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

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

Birthday Wishes

Hello, and happy Friday to you!  A quick post for you today.  I’m still having all kinds of fun coloring these Sweet November Surprise Party Fairwees from 7 Kids.  Today I’ve colored Josie’s Cupcake.  Isn’t she cute perched up on the most sprinkle filled cupcake at the party?  I may have gone a little crazy with the sprinkles, but I couldn’t resist!  And I loved color matching those sprinkles to the design paper I had in my stash.  I think you’d love creating with these Fairwees as well, but remember, they sneak back into the vault on the 31st and will no longer be available.
You know, all this talk about Josie’s Cupcake has inspired me to get in the kitchen and start baking!  Tootle loo, my friends! ♥️

Copics Used:
Skin:  E000 E00 E21 E04 R00 R20
Hair:  Y02 Y18 Y17 Y38 RV21 RV23 RV25
Cake:  E50 E21  Frosting:  RV00 RV02 RV10
Liner:  B000 B21 B23 YG00 YG13 YG03 C2
Dress/Shoes:  B000 B21 B23

Happy Birthday To You

Hello my crafty friends!  Today I’ve colored another cutie, Emaline, from the Surprise Party FairWees vault opening at 7 Kids.  Six darling little fairies available until the 31st, at which time they fly back to the vault where the door closes.  I’ve had so much fun with these FairWees!  I did a CAS design with Emaline, as her joyful expression and arms filled with gifts steal the show.  A fun project, and it came together so quickly.  Gotta love that!  And, I love and appreciate that you stopped by today!  Until we meet again!

Copics Used:  My apologies, I misplaced my color list for this post.

Happy Birthday

Hi there!  I’m so excited to share with you that it’s time again for Sweet November’s Vault release! We’re also celebrating Kelly’s three year anniversary of owning 7 Kids by bringing back all six of the Surprise Party Fairwees who were originally released in 2012.  You can purchase them individually, or as a bundle.  How cool is that?  Today I chose to color Jilly’s Candle, and paired her up with TGF’s Happy Birthday Die Cut sentiment.  I just love this little cutie filled with joy as she dutifully delivers her candle to the birthday celebration!
Finally, I decided keep the background simple with a few pieces of design paper that I color matched with little Jilly.  I’m so pleased with the outcome, and I cannot wait to color up all six Fairwees!  These darling digital images will be available until the 31st at which time the vault closes.  Better hurry, I’d say!

Copics Used:
Skin:  E000 E00 E21 R00 R20
Hair:  E31 E35 E57 E47
Candle:  BG90 BG70 BG10 BG72 BG0000 C00 C0 C2 Y0000 Y00 Y02 Y17 YR09
Dress:  R05 R27 R59
Shoes:  E35 E57 E47

Birthday Wishes

Hello my crafty friends!  I hope you’ve had a great week, and have exciting plans for the weekend!

Today I’ve colored Little Fairies from The Greeting Farm, and also used the TGF Birthday Wishes die as the central focal point of my design.  How do you not love these little cuties?  As soon as this die was released, I thought how sweet these fairies would be as the messengers.  I also found this lovely Basic Grey paper in my stash, and loved the colors!  It’s is so rewarding to match your color medium with Design Papers.  If you love the DP, you’ll undoubtedly love how the colors come together in your finished image and design.

Be sure to check out the 7 Kids Store for their lovely selection of TGF stamps and Die Cuts.  Isn’t it fun how adding to your craft supplies keeps those creative juices going?

Thank you, as always, for stopping by my blog.  See you around the bend! 

Copics Used:

Skin:  E000 E00 E21 R00 R20

Hair: Standing Fairy E21 E23 E25 E29, Sitting Fairy YR30 YR31 YR24

Dresses:  RV42 R32 R14

Wings:  BG70 BG10 

More Than Words

Hello, and Happy Monday!  I hope your week is starting out to be a fabulous one!  I tried my hand at a bit of no line coloring today with an image from the Picket Fence Studios Beautiful Girls collection.  Jordan Girl has been in my sights to color for a while now, and is available at the 7 Kids Store.  I cannot tell you how much fun she is to create with.  She has such a peaceful expression and stance.  It kind of rubbed off on me while I was coloring her!  I kept it a very clean and simple design, as the image just seemed to demand it.  And the fence is design paper that is has a wood grain that I die cut, and then colored in slats with my Copics.  Overall, I’m pleased with the results, and will definitely be coloring another from the Beautiful Girl collection in the not to distant future!

Copics Used:
Skin:  E0000 E000 E00 E21 R00 R20. Eyes: G40. Lips:  R20 R24
Flowers/Foliage:  R20 R22 R24 YG11 YG05 YG06
Butterfly:  B02 BG05 B18 B39
Fence:  E81 E41 B000
Sky:  B0000 B000 B00 B21
Shirt: Y11 Y21 YG91
Trees:  E35 YG03 YG17 YG67 G29
Hair:  E31 E33 E34

Be Known For Your Kindness

Hello, my friends!  It has been a crazy busy week, and it felt so good to spend time in my craft room yesterday!  I chose to stamp up my recently purchased The Oracle, and The Crow Set from 7 Kids’  lovely selection of Lavinia stamps.  The background is a blend of Distress Oxides, utilizing the Life Changing Blending Brushes from Picket Fence Studios, also available at 7 Kids!  Finally, I used VersaFine Clair Nocturne to stamp these beautiful images.  And with all the tension in our country recently, I thought this sentiment was an important  message from the wise Oracle.  Hope you enjoy as much as I enjoyed crafting this little scene of kindness.  Have a great weekend!

Distress Oxides Used:  Picked Raspberry, Salty Ocean, Seedless Preserves, Fossilized Amber, Chipped Sapphire 

Hello

Happy Friday!  I have a quick post for you today.  This little Sweet November Fairy Tot was released in May as a gift to those participants of the April SN posting challenge.  Isn’t she a cutie?  I’ve been wanting to color her up ever since I received her, but it seems other projects took precedence.  I was so happy to finally get her on paper and bring her to life!  I started by creating a simple blended background with Distress Ink.  Then colored, fussy cut, and mounted her on the distressed circle that I had die cut.  And, I just love her!
If you’ve never received one of the Fairy Tots, no worries!  Just grab one of  this month’s Flower Faes from the 7 Kids SN Secret Garden release, and join the fun!  I haven’t seen a Fairy Tot yet that I don’t completely adore!
That’s all for today my friends.  I hope you have a crafty weekend!

My apologies, but I did not track the colors I used for this post.

Love You Bunches

Hi there!  It’s the first of the month, and that means it’s time for Sweet November’s latest digital stamp release at 7 Kids Crafts!  The beautiful Summer Garden Collection includes four lovely garden beauties:  Rose, Dahlia, Peony, and Gerbera Daisy.  I chose to color Peony Fae, as it happens to be my favorite flower.  And isn’t she just the most beautiful creature?  I added the extra peonies, buds, and mushrooms also available in this release.  I know I’ve stated this in prior posts, but working with digital stamps truly opens up all kinds of options for scene building.  I love her dreamy expression as she sits on that soft, billowy mushroom with her favored blossoms surrounding her.
You’ll want to be sure and join the 2 day release party in the 7 Kids Customers Create Facebook Group.  Amy Young will be offering live tutorials that you won’t want to miss, and there will be games and prizes as well!
As always, I want to thank you for visiting my blog.  Hope you get a chance to enjoy this new release, my friends!

Copics Used:
Skin: YR01 E11 E33 E25 E04 R59 E49 E29  Hair: YR61 E34 E25 E59 Dress: E00 E01 YR82 E93 E95 E50 E40 E41 Flowers: R81 R85 R89 YR24 Y17 G20 G40 Y01 YG03 YG95 YG99 Mushrooms: E43 E41 E44 E40 E42 Background: B000 B00 YR30 YG01 YG03 YG17 YG67 G99

Hello There Pixies

Sooo excited to share with you that the Sweet November Vault is open, and these sweet Tadpole Pixies are available for the next week at the 7 Kids Store!  Meet Phoebe, Polly, and Lily.  Aren’t they the cutest?  Love their long gangly legs, and the big smiles on their faces.  These beauties sell separately, but the joy with digital stamps is the layout options you’re afforded.  I thought it would be fun to turn these three into a Tadpole Pixie Team United!
They were a blast to create with, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome!  Hope you enjoy, and have a great rest of your week!

Copics Used:
Skin:  E000 E00 E21 E04 R00 R20
Hair:  Phoebe E50 E51 E42 E43, Polly E42 E55 E35 E57, Lily YR15 YR27 E39 E47
Sand:  E30 E31 E33 E34 E44
Water:  B01 B21 B24 B29 B97
Swimsuits:  Phoebe B00 B01 B52 BG72, Polly R14 R17 R22 E19 Y15 Y38 YR04,
Lily Y11 Y21 Y26 Y04 YG91 YG93 YG97
Sky:  Y00 YR00 R02 R32

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