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

Winter Wonderland

Well, it’s the day after Christmas, and I think I got to the other side in one piece!  I hope you and your loved ones had a wonderful holiday, as well! Today I’m very excited to be posting as a guest designer for 7 Kids Crafting Supply Store.  Since I’ve been on a roll with Sweet November’s Snowman release, I thought I’d finish out the collection by coloring up Mr. McFlurry .  Love this playful guy peaking through his wreath, while happily sharing his bounty.  I created a very simple background, allowing him to be the star of the show.  Hope you enjoy!

Copics Used:
Squirrels: E08 E09 E18 E39
Mr. McFlurry:  BG0000 BG000 G000 C1
Acorns:  E31 E35 E57 E59
Wreath:  YG91 YG93 YG95
Scarf/Hat:  YG61 YG63 G94 R05 E07 R39
Snow:  BG0000 G000 C1

Happy, Merry, Joyful Christmas

Merry Merry Christmas!  For this 2018 Christmas Greeting, I’ve colored “Claus”, (bunny with tree), from Purple Onion Designs.  I’ve always adored this image by Stacey Yacula, and I hope you do too! I wish you and your loved ones a peaceful Christmas Day, and a lovely and prosperous New Year!

Copics Used:
Snow:  G0000 BV0000 B0000
Tree:  YG03 YG63 YG67 G28 E44 E47 E49
Sky:  BG000 BV0000 B01 B00
Hat/Glove:  BG09 BG 07 BG05 BG78
Rabbit:  W00 W0 W2 W4 R00

You Make Anywhere Feel Like Home

Good day to you! Today my card was inspired by a beautiful creation called “Warm And Fuzzy Winter Wishes”, by Nettyscards.  I was looking for ideas for my husband’s Christmas card, and hit the jackpot.  Always so grateful for the sharing that occurs in the crafting community.  I am also a huge Stacey Yacula fan, so I couldn’t get my hands on this “Warm and Feathered Hugs” stamp set fast enough! A little masking, and lots of color in the sky put this cozy duo right where I wanted them.  A fun and rewarding project.  I just hope my husband likes it!  Thanks for stopping by.  Now I’m off to finish up Christmas errands! 🎄

Copics Used:
Sky: Y17 YR31 RV42 V12 BV02
Ground:  G0000 BV0000 C1
Owls:  E42 E43 E44 R000 R00 R20 Y17 YR18 T1 T3 T5 B45 B37 B39 B000 B00 BG53 BG49

Have a Magical Holiday Season

Hello! I am so excited to be a Guest Designer for 7 Kids Crafting Supply Store. I love 7 Kids! Such a great source for those of us that love to craft! Today I chose to color the lovely little Snowdin from Sweet November's December release. Also included in the release are Freezia, Melton, and Mrs. McFlurry. They all capture the spirit of Christmas so beautifully. I had fun coloring Snowdin and his darling friend. I kept it simple by stamping a few snowflakes, and matching the scene with a bit of my favorite Christmas paper. I hope you enjoy!

Copics Used:
Snowdin: B0000 G000 C1 0
Hat:  W10 W8 W6 E18 R09 R59 R14
Jacket:  YG99 YG95 YG93
Nose:  YR16 YR27
Deer:  E31 E40 E42 E43 E44 E49 E47

Making Spirits Bright

Good Morning! 7Kids has just released a lovely set of snowmen by Sweet November. If you love snowmen as much as I do, you will fall in love with these darling ice critters! There are four to choose from, and today I colored up Melton. I saw a sheet of Christmas craft paper using pink and black, loved it, and couldn't resist. So, we'll be calling my little creation Mrs. Melton. Love the little bunny all snugged in her scarf, contemplating the deliciousness of that carrot nose! 'Tis the giving season! A fun card to color, and I can't wait to get going on the others... Snowdin, Freezia, and Mr. McFlurry! Thanks for your visit!

Copics Used: Mrs. Melton: B0000 G000 C1 0C00 BV000 Scarf/Hat: W10 W6 W4 C2 RV00 RV000 RV63 Bunny: C0 C2 C3 C4 Carrot: YR27 YR18 YR04

Let Us Adore Him

Sami Stamps has a new release, "Noble Little King".  Beautiful images that you can put together to create a lovely nativity scene. It's hard to believe we're approaching that time of year - and it just seems to arrive even earlier in the crafty world! But, "Joseph" and "Little King" were so enjoyable to color and design into a card. You'll also want to check out the rest of the Design Team's inspiring creations on Sami's blog! Thanks for stopping by, and have yourself an amazing weekend!

Copics Used:
Skin: E000 E00 E11 R00 R20
Hair: E23 E27 E29
Head scarf and gown: E40 E81 0 E53 E34 E35
Robe: Y11 Y15 YR23 Y28
Baby Blanket: G20 G40 YG63
Baby's Hair: YR30 YR31 E13
Manger: E53 E34 E35
Hay: YR23 Y26 Y11