Peace In Our Hearts

Happy Friday to you!  I hope you’re enjoying the holiday season, and sneaking in a bit of crafty time here and there!
Today I’ve decided to reach for my Lavinia stamps, and I’m so glad I did!  I haven’t had a chance to stamp up Zamira yet, so was happy to finally get her on a card.  I started by blending a background with Distress Oxides, being sure to securely mask the moon as my first step.  Once I completed the blending, I removed the mask and did a light sweep over the moon with Dusty Concord.  I love the look of a wispy cloud softly shading the moon.  Finally, I stamped my lovely Lavinia stamps to create the peaceful scene I was hoping for.  I hope you like it as well.  There is such a beautiful selection of Lavinia Stamps at 7 Kids.  Be sure to check out all the crafty inspiration - I think you’ll be glad you did!
Thank you for stopping by, and I wish for you and yours a Happy and Peaceful NewYear!

Distress Oxides:  Peacock Feather, Cracked Pistachio, Mowed Lawn, Dusty Concord, Chipped Sapphire
Lavinia Stamps:  Zamira, Fairy Bugs, Whimsical Whisps
VersaFine Clair Ink:  Nocturne

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

Peace On Earth

Happy Friday to you!  I’m traveling this week, so have a quick post for you today.  My design is simple and softly touched with color.  And I love it.  I began my project by die cutting the hills with pieces of scrap paper, and using them as guides for ink blending.  I then continued with additional soft colors to complete the horizon.  Finally, I pulled out my Lavinia stamps and chose to fill the hillsides with these lovely trees.  I love working with Lavinia Stamps.  And 7 Kids has a fabulous selection, where you’ll find an abundance of beauty and inspiration!

VersaFine Clair Ink Color:  Nocturne
Papertrey Ink Colors:  Lemon Tart, Aqua Mist, Lavender Moon
Sentiment:  Papertrey Ink
Trees:  Lavinia

Wishing You A Season Of Blessings

Hello!  Today I’ve colored Pine Fairy, one of Sweet November’s Christmas Fairies from the recent December digital release at 7 Kids.  I’ve really enjoyed coloring these fairies.  Amy’s (the artist) extensive experience as a colorist provides the crafter with images that are incredibly fun and rewarding to color.  Additionally, with each of Amy’s releases, she takes the time to do live tutorials on the 7 Kids Facebook Group.  And it’s so much fun!  I hope you get the opportunity to nab one of these lovely fairies for your holiday cards.  They will surely make the recipient smile.  And, I hope you have a relaxing and crafty weekend!  Thank you for stopping by!

Copics Used:
Skin:  E000 E00 E11 E04 R00 R20
Hair:  E21 E25 E27 E49
Dress:  R24 R29 R59 E09 YG93 G99
Shoes:  E25 E27
Wings:  BG70
Pine Cone:  E84 E89
Eyes:  B23 B29 BV29
Trees:  G99 BG99
Snow/Sky:  B0000 BG70 BG90 BG72 B34

Wishing You All The Wonder

Oh my goodness.  Have you seen Sweet November’s December release at 7 Kids?  The most darling Christmas Fairies that are so fun to create with!  Today I’ve colored Holly Fairy, and I just love her!  She’s busy decorating frosty sills with holly boughs.  And based on the smile on her face, I think she’s having a lovely time!  The background was inspired by Sandy Allnock.  I recently purchased her mini Copic Course, Holiday Interiors, and I’m really enjoying the fresh ideas she offers in this course!  I chose to create an outdoor view of this window vs. indoor, which Sandy always encourages.  Get creative with what you learn!
That’s all I have for today.  My goal is to color all these fabulous fairies, so stay tuned!

Copics Used:
Background:  W4 C5 C3 C2 B41 B000 0
Skin:  E000 E00 E11 E04 R00 R20
Dress:  BG93 YG45 BG99 BG10 BG72 BG70 BV04
Hair:  YR31 YR12 YR27 E39
Eyes:  B60 B63 B66
Wings:  BG0000 BG10 BG11

Have Yourself A Merry

Greetings!  Another adventurous week just flew by, wouldn’t you agree?  Thanksgiving at my house was filled with blessings, and challenges as well.  My husband got the nasty flu.  And it’s been nasty! I don’t think I’ve ever seen him so sick!  As well, my 97 year old dear momma is under Hospice care.  This is the first year, since I can remember, that she hasn’t been at my table.  But we visited, prayed, and she hugged on a soft teddy bear I brought for her.  And, most importantly, she’s warm, comfortable, and has had a life filled with good and funny things to talk about.  Blessings.  So I felt this image, Dreamerland’s A Beary Big Hug (available at 7 Kids), was the perfect portrayal of what I am most grateful for this season: hearts filled with love for each other.  I truly enjoyed creating this scene, and I hope you enjoy it as well!  As always, wishing you a lovely and relaxing weekend with family and friends!

Copics Used:
Skin:  E000 E00 E11 E04 R00 R20
Hair:  Y21 E33 E35
Clothes:  YG95 YG97 G99 E41 E42 E44 T5 T7 T9 E82 E42
Bear:  W00 W1 W2 W4 0
Scarves:  R08 E07 E09
Background:  BG70 BG90 B0000
Snow:  BG0000 G000 C1

Joy to the World

So, this week just flew by!  I barely managed to fit in a little crafty time, but I’m happy to report that I squeezed it in!  It’s time for the Sweet November vault opening at 7 Kids.  These lovely little Angel Babies are available until Monday, 12/2.  And, I simply adore them!  Just look at those sweet faces!  Amy does such an amazing job of incorporating joy into her images, and these darling angels are no exception.  I started my project by masking the angels and blending the clouds in the background with Catherine Pooler Inks.  And I had such a great time bringing the Angel Babies to life with Copics. This card was a lot of fun, and I have the perfect person in mind to send it to.  Hope you enjoy, and, be sure to nab one of these cuties before the vault closes!  Have a fabulous weekend!

Copics Used:
Skin:  E000 E00 E11 E04 R00 R20
Hair:  1) YR15 YR27 E39 E47 2) E42 E55 E35 E57 3) E50 E41 E42 E43
Gowns:  E50 E40 E81 1) RV10 RV63 V04 2) B66 B69 BV08 BV29 3) RV10 RV63 V04
Wings:  C0 C2
Hymnal/Harp/Star:  Y11 Y21 YG91 Y28
Catherine Pooler Inks:  Queen For a Day, Orange Peel, Pink Champagne

Sweet Christmas Wishes

Hi there, my crafty friends!  Thank you for stopping by.  It has been a relaxing, craft-filled day in my house, and I’m loving it.  I hope you’re enjoying your day as well!
Today I’ve colored Hello Bluebird’s Cocoa Party, (and die companion set) using the Winter Woods Overlay Die to finish the background scene.  I just adore these cocoa loving critters in their cozy sweaters.  There’s nothing quite like a hot cup of cocoa, with friends, when winter weather encroaches.
I used Copics to color this little scene, with Catherine Pooler Inks blended in the background.  This was truly a fun project, and I hope you get a chance to nab these sets at the 7 Kids Store, and have a bit of crafty fun yourself!

Copics Used:
Trees:  E43 C3 BV000 BV0000 E41 C1 C5 C7
Deer:  E50 E40 E41 0 R30 R000 E43 E44 E81 E84 W10, Sweater:  BG10 BG72 YG45 G07 RV52 RV63 RV55 Cocoa:  C00 C1 C3
Bear:  E31 E55 E23 Sweater:  YG01 YG63 G94 G99 YG17
Raccoon:  C1 C3 C5 C7 C9 R000 R30, Sweater:   BG53 BG72 BG75 R14 R29 R39

Merry Christmas

Hello!  I’m having SO much fun getting crafty with Sweet November’s latest digital release, Very Merrwee Christmas, available at 7 Kids Craft Store!  The release includes five mini bundles that can be used together to create various Christmas scenarios.  Today I’ve combined Santa’s Bundle with the Noe Bundle to create this fun Christmas greeting.  Isn’t little Noe the cutest?  It was so easy and artistically fulfilling to design my own unique scene with these fantastic SN digital images.  You just must give it a try!

Copics Used:
Santa’s Suit:  R24 R29 R39 R59
Snow:  B000 B32 C1 C00
Skin:  E000 E00 E11 E04 R00 R20
Beard:  C3 C1
Hat/Trim:  W0 E41 E81  Gloves:  E74 E79  Boots:  100 C5
Sky:  B45 B37 B39 BV29
Bag:  YG25 G07 G29
Tassels:  Y04 Y21 Y26
Gifts:  Y04 Y21 Y26 E37 BG53 BG72 BG75
Noe Hair:  Y35 YR27 E18
Clothes:  BG53 BG72 BG75 YG00 YG03 YG17
Sled:  R08 E07 E09 Y04 Y21 Y26 C6 C4 C2

‘Tis the Season

Hello, and Happy Friday!  Welcome to the November digital stamp release for Sweet November Stamps at 7 Kids!   This month we are starting the holiday season with a Very Merrwee Christmas release.  There are five mini bundles that can be used together to create various Christmas scenes.  Today I’ve used the Noe Bundle, and the Ming Ming Bundle, which include the gift packages.  I also used the Cookie Tray from the Mrs. Claus Bundle.  It was a fun scene to put together!  I also colored along with Amy’s live today, which provided me with all kinds of inspiration!  If you’ve not had the opportunity to color along with Amy’s lives in the 7 Kids Facebook Group, I would recommend you give it a try.  She is an excellent colorist, and so generous with her artistic knowledge.  It’s just a lot of fun! 

Copics Used:
Skin:  E000 E00 E11 E04 R00 R20
Hair:  Noe - E55 E57 E49. Ming Ming - C10 C8 C6
Clothing:  Noe: RV10 RV13 RV14 BG02 BG05 B37 E74 E79 E40 E81 E84
Ming Ming:  RV93 RV95 V28 YR21 YR23 YR24 YR27 E35
Cookies:  E53 E35 Y11 Y21 R43 R46 G43 G46
Wall:  YG11 YG41 YG45 E81
Gifts:  G94 G43 G40 R43 R46 Y11 Y21 YR21

Have Yourself

Hello!  Welcome to this month’s Sweet November Vault release at 7 Kids!  There is a fun Gingy collection of gingerbread pals available through the end of the day tomorrow, the 25th.  This little Gingy is busy decorating a lovely tree.  But shhhh.... it’s a surprise!  He has snuck into Mr. and Mrs. Clause’s home at the North Pole, while they are sleeping, to ensure their tree will be beautifully adorned when they wake!  He’s having so much fun getting into the spirit of Christmas!
I used Sweet November’s Gingy with Popcorn, and the tree from North Pole Snapshots to create this scene.  Again, Gingy is available through tomorrow, but the tree is available through the end of the year.  I always have fun creating with Sweet November images, and I’m certain you would too!  Thank you, as always, for visiting my blog.  And have a fabulous weekend!

Copics Used:
Tree:  G43 G46 G28 BG99 E43 E44 Y00
Floor/Baseboard:  E31 E34 E84 E40 0
Popcorn:  YR30 Y21 0
Gingy:  E13 E15 E17 E39 E29 Y21 YR04 YR18 YG93 YG95 E29 100
Cranberries:  R17 R27 E19 E09
Background/Wall:  V91 V93

You’re Bootiful

Another Friday!  Before you know it, we’ll be seeing frightful and fun trick-or-treaters out and about filling their bags with candy.  I love the excitement and creativity that goes into Halloween night.  It was one of the things I looked most forward to as a child.  Needless to say, I love coloring Halloween scenes as a card maker!  Today I’ve colored a fun scene from the Hello Bluebird Halloween Party stamp set, which I’m sorry to say is currently out of stock at 7 Kids.  I stamped and masked my critters first, and then blended the background with Distress Oxides.  And how fun it was to remove the masks and bring these little bunnies to life with my Copics!   I hope you enjoy this little scene.  Have a restful, crafty weekend!

Copics Used:
Bunnies:  C0 C1 C2 C4 R30 RV14 RV81 Y38 Y17 Y08
Lantern:  W4 W6 W8 Y00
Pumpkins:  YR21 YR15 YR27 E81 E84 E87
Background and Bat:  Chipped Sapphire, Seedless Preserves, Wilted Violet

Jump For Joy

Hello!  Today I chose to color Oh Nuts!  This sweet stamp set from Hello Bluebird is filled with darling fall treasures.  This set is not currently available at 7 Kids, but their is plenty of HB goodness  to choose from!  I started my project by stenciling clouds with Picket Fence Distress Ink, and then blended several colors of Catherine Pooler Inks to complete the background.  The CP inks blend beautifully, and I just love the colors!  I then colored the leaves and squirrel with my Copics, fussy cut, and built my scene. I adore the joy of this little critter getting ready to land on his colorful pile of leaves.  The fall story I never seem to tire of!  I hope this little scene makes you smile, and that you’ll get a chance to be crafty this weekend!

Copics Used:
Leaves:  Y02 Y21 YR23YR15 YR09 E07 Y21 G43 G46
Squirrel:  W0 W1 W2 W4 R30
Catherine Pooler Inks Used:  Green Tea, Eucalyptus, Shea Butter, Sauna, Daydream, Queen For a Day

Boo From Me to You

Some weeks fly by so quickly, and this was definitely one of those weeks!  But, definitely the highlight of this week was the October Sweet November digital release at 7 Kids.  A fabulous celebration of Halloween with the introduction of three elegant Ladies of All Hallow’s Eve.  Today I’ve colored the Vampiress Mircea, a mysterious and beautiful Mistress of the Night emerging from the shadows to capture the attention of the most unsuspecting.  I adore these lovely images, and they are so rewarding to create with.  I think you would love having them in your collection!
Thank you for stopping by.  I have a houseful of company this weekend, so off I go!  Have a lovely weekend, my friends!

Copics:
Skin:  E000 E00 E11 R00
Dress:  C00 C0 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 R000 R00 R01
Bats:  W6 E43 100
Hair:  W4 W6 W8 W10 BG05
Tombstones:  T1 T3 T5 T7 T9
Grass:  G20 YG61 YG63 G94 YG99
Sky:  BV20 BV23 BV25 V20
Trees:  E49

You’re A Spooktacular Friend

Happy Friday!  I’ve got another Boo creation from the Sweet November Vault at 7 Kids.  Meet Boo Loves Scary Larry, and Boo’s Batty Banner.  These are the cutest little ghosts, don’t you think?  These cuties are available until the 1st of October, at which time they will disappear into the vault once again.  I’ve also added The Spooky Tree, and Full Moon to the scene, and these are from last year’s SN release.  They will also be going into the vault at the end of the month, so you better nab them before they’re gone!  Have a fabulous weekend, my crafty friends!

Copics Used:
Sky:  B000 B21 B45 B97 B99
Ghosts:  V0000 V000 C1 RV20 RV23
Tree:  E74 E77 E 79 E49 E29
Owl:  E42 E44 W0 W1
Moon:  C0 C1 B0000

Happy Halloween Boo’s Pumpkin

Hello!  I hope you’re enjoying your weekend!  Have you heard that it’s time for the Sweet November Vault release at 7 Kids?  This month SN has brought back the oh so sweet Boo, and I personally don’t think I’ve met a cuter ghost!  There are three different Boo images available in this release, but remember the vault is open for a limited time.  You have until the first of October to nab one of these cuties, and then they disappear back into the vault once again.
Today I chose to color Boo’s Pumkin.  I decide to fussy cut him and pair him with a few pieces of Halloween paper I found in my stash.  I just love how simple this was to put together, and I’m so pleased with how it turned out.  This one is going in the mail to my grandson, and I think it will make him smile.  Can’t get any better than that, right?  I hope you’ll get the opportunity to create with these darling ghosts as well. Boo!

Copics Used:
Ghost:  V0000 V000 C0 C1
Pumpkin:  YR21 YR15 YR27 YR30 YR20

Happy Halloween

Hello, and Happy Friday!  Today I’ve decided to get back to the Halloween theme by coloring If You’ve Got It Haunt It, by Picket Fence Studios.  I love the sketchy look of these spooky witches.  I tried to follow the same style of pumpkins the witches are holding when creating the pumpkin patch.  And I thought a moonlit night scene would be the perfect stage for these lovelies to harvest.  It was a fun scene to create, and I hope you enjoy.  Be sure to check out the Picket Fence Studios selection at 7 Kids.  Have a great weekend, my friends!

Copics Used:  

Dress/Hat 1:  G20 G21 G 24 G28 W4 Dress/Hat 2: V0000 V91 V93 V29 BV29

Skin:  E000 E00 E11

Pumpkins:  YR21 YR23 YR24 YR27 W10 W6

Ground:  E41 E81 E84 W2 W4 W6 W8

Sky:  B21 B45 B97 B99 B000 C00 C0 0

Adventure Awaits You

Hello!  What a busy week I’ve had.  I journeyed over to the other side of the state to watch my granddaughter for a few days, and loved every minute of it.  But it was a tough week for fitting in crafty time!  Tough maybe, but not impossible!  So with the time I did manage to squeeze in, I chose to create a scene with Lavinia stamps.  I started by creating a background with my gel plate using Catherine Pooler Inks.  I then stamped The Crow Set and Silhouette Thistle with VersaFine Clair Nocturne.  Aren’t these two stamp sets lovely together?  I then softened and framed the scene by blending Distress Ink around the edge,  Finally, I decided to use a circle stencil to blend a moon to highlight the crow.  I love how this turned out.  Clean and simple for sure, but I think effective.
Thank you for stopping by.  Be sure to check out the beautiful selection of Catherine Pooler inks and Lavinia stamps at 7 Kids!

Catherine Pooler Inks:  Eucalyptus, Sauna, Green Tea
VersaFine Clair Ink:  Nocturne
Lavinia stamps:  Crow Set, Silhouette Thistle

Being Your Friend Is a Treat

Have you had the opportunity to see the adorable Sweet November WitchWees yet?  The September SN digital release at 7 Kids is bringing in the season with an abundance of cuteness!  Today I chose to color Rowena and Jack O’Lantern.  I think Rowena used a wee bit of magic to get her friend up on that branch with her.  She was determined to share her star and moon gazing adventure with a friend!  It was fun bringing out the fall colors.  I hope you enjoy, and be sure to check out these darling images available at 7 Kids!

Copics Used:
Skin:  E000 E00 E11 R00 R20
Hair:  E21 E55 E57
Clothes:  YR21 YR04 YR18 RV10 RV11 RV13 E40 E411 E42 RV10 RV13 RV14
Pumpkin:  YR21 YR15 YR27 YR30 Y18 E81 E84 E87
Branch:  E44 E47 E49
Sky:  B21 B45 B97 B99 B000 C0

You Say Witch

Halfway through another week already!  I hope you’re having a fabulous one!  Today I’ve colored Picket Fence Studios’ “Witch, Please”, available at 7 Kids.  Love this pretty witch, and it was so easy to design her into a card!  I blended ink on design paper for the background, and I love how it turned out. I typically use plain white card stock when I blend, but it’s nice how the subtle pattern in the paper created the perfect surface for the moon.  It was fun experimenting a little!  The broom, hat, and top of the dress is already blocked with color, so I chose black ink.  Finally, I added a splash of color to her hair and accessories.  A fun and little bit spooky card, don’t you think?

Copics Used:
Skin:  E000 E00 E11 R00 R20 R22
Hair:  BG10 BG53 BG57 C5
Shoes/Ribbon: YR12 YR14 E99 E08
Dress:  W4 W6 W8 W10
Moon craters:  W00 C0