Snowflake Kisses

Hello!  The minute my Hello Bluebird “First Snow” order from 7 Kids arrived in my mailbox, I could not wait to get creative with it!  And this little penguin immediately stole my heart.  Isn’t he just the cutest?  I started by masking the penguin so I could blend the background with Distress Oxide Inks.  I used a template created by die cutting to form the snow covered hills.  I then diluted white acrylic paint with water, and used a paint brush to splatter the snowfall.  Once the mask was removed, I used my Copic markers to bring this darling penguin to life.  He’s just loving that soft snow surrounding him!
This stamp set is so versatile.  I love that it can be used for Christmas cards, and post Christmas greetings as well!  My guess is that you would be just as inspired as I have been if this sweet stamp set landed in your mailbox!  Be sure to check out all the inspiration at 7 Kids!

Copics Used:
Penguin:  C5 C6 C8 C10 YR18 Y38 Y17 R20 R30
Scarf:  R14 R17 R29 R39
Distress Oxide:  Tumbled Glass, Shaded Lilac, Salty Ocean, Peacock Feathers

Just Sitting Here

Hello there!  I hope you’re enjoying your Sunday.  If you’re in a part of the country that is experiencing extreme heat, my wish for you is that you’re in an air conditioned room surrounded by crafty inspiration! 

I have a quick post for you today.  I couldn’t put my Hello Bluebird stamps away yet, and ended up combining the “Field Mice” and “Strawberry Jam” sets to create this little scene.  Melissa Andrew’s post was my inspiration for this card.  She made a beautiful tunnel card with these stamps.

Are these mice the cutest, or what?  I kept it very CAS because, well, because that’s what my crafty heart chose to do this morning!  You know, it’s important to follow your heart in these matters! 

Both of these sets are available at 7 Kids.  Just click on the above links if you simply can’t resist... lol!  

Thank you, as always, for stopping by my blog.... so appreciated!  Enjoy the rest of your weekend! 

Copics Used:
Grass:  YG00 YG01 YG03 YG17 YG67S
Strawberries:  YR07 R14 R27 E19 E09 G0000 G20 G40 YG21 G14 G07
Mice:  C00 C0 C1 C2 C3 C5 R30 R000
Mushroom:  R17 R14 R27 R59 E40 E41 E43
Butterfly:  BG23 BG49 W10 W4 W6
Bushes:  BG78 G99

You’re So Kind

TGIF!  I love Fridays, and am looking forward to a little fun in the sun this weekend!
Today I’ve colored Hello Bluebird’s Banner Buddies and Die cut set that I purchased from 7 Kids.  Unfortunately, it’s not currently available at the store, but there’s still a fabulous selection of HB images and companion dies.  I haven’t created with a HB image yet that I haven’t just adored.  They are so darn cute!
There were a few bits and pieces to cut and color with this project, but it was worth it.  I’m so pleased with the outcome, and it truly expresses the gratitude I want to share with the lovely person that will be receiving this card!
I hope you enjoy, and that you’ll get a chance to enjoy your weekend as well!

Copics Used:
Flowers:  YR30 E93 BG70 G0000 G40 BG11 B00 B41
Foliage:  G20 YG11
Bunny:  E50 E51 E81 R30
Chipmunk:  W0 W1 W3 W4 R30
Skunk:  C00 C0 C1 C2 C3 C5 W00 W2
Bird:  BG70 G0000 YR30 E93 YR20 E44

You Lift Me Up

You know you love your craft when you wake up dreaming about your next project.  That’s exactly what I did this morning!  I recently purchased this Hello Bluebird stamp set, Fly A Kite, from 7 Kids. And I just couldn’t wait to get these little cuties colored up!  I started by blending Distress Oxides for the background, and then colored and fussy cut all the little animals and scene builders.  Before I glued the elements to the card, I got out my VersaFine Clare ink and stamped the kite strings and sentiment.  And, voila!  The little dream I had this morning came to fruition!  I hope you like it!

Copics Used:
Bear:  E31 E55 E57 E49 R30 R20 BG23 BG09
Bunny:  C00 C01 C02 C03 C5 R30 R20
Mouse:  W00 W01 W3 W4 R30 R20 RV21 RV13 RV14
Kite:  YG00 BG23 BG09 RV21 RV13 RV14
Fox:  YR27 E33 YR16 E13 E11 E00 W0 W1 W3

So Glad We’re Friends

Hello!  Are you as grateful as I am that it’s Friday?  I have a Hello Bluebird post for you today.  It’s funny, you think when you get started with these tiny images that they’ll color up quickly, but they do end up requiring a bit of attention.  And are they ever fun to bring to life!  There is something really special about HB images.  They have the sweetest stances, and expressions.  This stamp set, Farmyard Little Bits, comes with pigs as well.  And they are adorable!  For this card, I ended up choosing a CAS design.  After applying Distress Oxide, which I love, I colored and die cut the “little bits”.  I just love the interaction of these cuties!  I’m so excited that 7 Kids now carries Hello Bluebird.  This particular set is not available currently, but there is plenty of cuteness to peruse!  

Stay crafty, thanks for stopping by, and have a fabulous weekend!

Distress Oxides:  Cracked Pistachio, Tumbled Glass, Twisted Citron
Copics Used:
Cows: T3 T1 C00 C0 T9 T5 R01 R30 R32
Hay:  YR24 YR23 Y26 Y11
Barn:  R43 R35 R27 C00 C0 T7

More Than Unicorns

Hello!  My friend Amy and I got together last week for a lovely “crafternoon”, and we each did our own version of Hello Bluebird’s Unicorn Tales.  Granted, Amy is a much more experienced colorist, so I welcomed her tips and tricks along the way.  Such as the color combos, and those sweet little hearts so strategically placed!  We had a great time using Distress Oxides and vellum for the background.  We then went after the unicorns with our Copics, and I cannot tell you how fun it was to watch these little cuties come to life.  How can you not love Hello Bluebird?  In the end, we were both so tickled with the outcome of our respective cards.  And, I’m also excited to share with you that Hello Bluebird is now available at the 7 Kids Craft Store!  Hope you have fun with that, and thank you for your visit! 

Distress Oxides:  Abandoned Coral, Worn Lipstick, Tattered Rose
Copics Used:  W00 W0 W1 W2 W3 Y02 Y21 Y26 E37 V000 V01 BG11 BG34 R000 R32

Join The Parade

It is such a beautiful day outside, it got me in the mood to color up an outdoor parade!  I love this “Party Parade” set from Helllo Bluebird .  There are so many options with these little cuties, but the HB blog was my inspiration for this cheerful scene.  I’m headed over the mountains to take care of my 3 year old granddaughter for a few days, and I hope this card makes her smile.  I think it will.  So, I do need to run, but wanted to be sure to share this before I head out on my journey.  Thank you, as always, for stopping by my blog.  I hope you have a lovely rest of your week!

Copics Used:
Elephant:  C0 C1 C2 C4 R00 R20 B06 R29
Bunny:  E50 E51 E21 R00 R20 B06 B04 R17 R29 R39
Fox: YR27 YR24 E11 E00 E000
Chick:  Y08 Y18 Y38
Alligator:  YG01 YG03 YG23 YG17 YG61 YG63 YG67
Ground: G40 G43 E31