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

Sprinkled With Love

Hi there!  I’m on a bit of a Dreamerland trend with my crafty projects lately, but how can you not love these sweet images?  Today I’ve colored “Caring For My Little Ones”, and it was too much fun.  I saw an illustration of an outdoor scene that included a picket fence, so thought I’d give it a try!  And I wanted to make sure this cutie didn’t get lost in that great big landscape, so I thought a patterned dress would help her stand out.  And I think it helped, for sure!  And finally, my friend Amy helped me break up the rolling hills by placing a beautiful row of trees.  I couldn’t be more pleased!  I think this sweet caregiver found a lovely spot to feed her little ones.
And, of course, there is a great selection of Dreamerland Crafts stamps at the 7 Kids Store, which offers an abundance of inspiration!
Have a good one, my friends!

Copics Used:
Skin:  E000 E00 E21 E04 R00 R20
Hair:  YR31 YR14 E99 E29
Dress:  YR30 E81 YR15 YR18 Y02 Y08 YG25 B41
Bag:  B41 B45 B97
Background:  G40 G43 G46 G94 E30 E31 E55 E57
Sky:  B0000 B000 B00 B21
Chicks:  Y02 Y15 Y38
Trees:  YG95 G97 G99

To A Wonderful Friend

Happy day before the 4th of July!  It’s definitely a busy time of year, and I’m so grateful to be staying  close to home this year.  More time to get crafty!
I’m up at 7 Kids today, and I chose to color Dreamerland’s “Bonding Time” from their second 2016 release.  A sweet little image of a girl loving on her dog.  The perfect scene to share with a loved one, don’t you think?  I usually start by coloring the little characters first, as they provide inspiration for the type of background I want to go with.  But I wanted this little cutie to have black hair, so I decided to ensure the background was done first, so black wouldn’t pull into the sky and grass.  A simple little scene, filled with all the good feels!
Be sure to check out the Dreamerland Crafts selection at the 7 Kids Craft Store.  I think you’ll love them!  And I hope you have a lovely 4th!

Copics Used:
Skin:  E000 E00 E11 E04 R00 R20
Hair:  C10 C8 C6 B04
Dog:  E30 E31 E55 E57 E59
Dress:  YR30 E81 E84 B04 RV14 Y18
Trees:  RV10 RV21 RV34 R89 YG00
Grass:  YG00 YG03 YG17 YG67
Sky:  BG0000 BG000 BG01 YR30 R000

Everyone Needs A Friend

Hello!  I’m up at 7 Kids today, and I couldn’t wait to put these Dreamerland Crafts stamps on paper!  I used the “A Dog’s Best Friend”, and “Mailbox and Wall” Mix and Match Set.  I don’t do much masking, but I was so pleased with this little scene.  Looks like there’s lots of love to go around between that little birdie, the pup, and the pup’s new owner.  Brings out all the good feels!  Dreamerland is the featured vendor at 7 Kids this month, offering a 20% discount using the code DREAM.  This card came together so easily.  I think you’d love crafting with Dreamerland!

Copics Used:
Skin:  E000 E00 E11 E04 R00 R20
Hair:  E74 E77 E79
Dress/Bow:  R00 R20 R43 YR30 E81
BrickWall/Box:  C1 C4 W2 W3 W4 W6 W8
Dog:  E30 E31 E55 E57
Bird:  E31 E33 B32 B12 B14 Y38
Grass/Ground:  E42 E43 E44 YG01 YG03 YG17 YG67
Sky:  BG0000 BG10 Y000
Bushes:  YG21 YG93 YG95 YG97 YG99

Hello

Hi there!  Today I’ve colored a little Dreamerland cutie, “Let’s Watch It Grow”.  She might be little, but she’s wishing you a great big hello!  I had a lot of fun creating this outdoor scene for her, which seems to always happen when I stamp up a Dreamerland image.  They tend to tell a story, and it’s fun challenging myself to share all the details of that story with my Copic markers.  I hope you enjoy!  And finally, I am excited to let you know that Dreamerland stamps are discounted 20% at 7 Kids, by using the code DREAM.  I think you’ll love these darling stamps!

Copics Used:
Skin:  E000 E00 E11 E04 R00 R20
Hair:  Y35 YR27 E18
Clothes:  RV13 RV14 RV29 BG53 BG72 BG75 YG00 YG03 YG17 C0 C1 C2
Pot/Flowers:  E95 E97 E99 BG11 G00 RV00 RV21 RV13 RV14 YG01 YG03 YG17
Grass:  YG01 YG03 YG17 YG67
Sky:  B000 R00 YR30
Tree:  E44 E47 E49 YG00 RV10 RV21 RV34 R56 R59

Hello Lovely Little Plant

Woo Hoo!  It’s Friday!  I spent the week taking care of my sweet granddaughter, and it has filled my heart to the brim!  But, it didn’t leave a lot of time for crafting.  Amazing how much of your attention a curious and energetic three year old will consume!  I did manage to get crafty when I got home, though, and this little cutey from Dreamerland came to life!  I always have fun creating scenes with these little characters, and this was no exception.  She’s so pleased with the outcome of her care and patience with the seeds she sowed.
I used a background stamp from Stacey Yacula, then completed the scene with Nuvo Dream Drops.  And, I have to say, it was so good to get back in my craft room!  This image I’m sharing with you today is not currently available, but there is a nice selection of Dreamerland stamps at the 7 Kids store.  Have a good one, my friends!

Copics Used:
Skin:  E000 E00 E11 E04 R00 R20
Hair:  E50 E51 E55 YR23
Dress:  B60 B63 BV04
Socks/Scarf:  RV52 RV63 R14
Leaf:  BG93 YG45 BG99
Pot:  E00 E02 E11 E13 E15 E17 BG11 G00
Shirt:  BG10 BG72 YG45
Bench:  E41 E43 E44
Flowers:  G99 R05 R08 YR04
Trees:  G43 G46 G29 G94 E44 E47
Sky:  YR00 RV42 Y00
Shoes: C10 C8 C6
Nuvo Dream Drops:  Cloud 9

Thankful For You

Happy Thursday all you lovely artists!  Today I’ve colored “Beautiful Gate of Flowers”, by Dreamerland from the 7 Kids Crafts Store.  I just love these little Dreamerland characters.  They always seem to have a sweet story to tell.  This little one is going for a morning walk, gathering flowers along the way.  And, of course, she makes her usual stop at the rose arbor to find her special cardinal.  How happy and grateful she is that her friend is there waiting for her!  This lovely stamp was a fun one to create with.  And it is available this month at 7 Kids for 20% off, by using the code: FLOWERS.  In fact, all items under the featured vendor category fall under the 20% discount.  Hope you get a chance to enjoy the savings, and thanks for stopping by!

Copics Used:
Skin:  E000 E00 E11 R00 R20
Hair:  YR31 YR12 YR27 E39
Dress:  B60 B63 BV04
Shoes:  C4 C6 C9
Basket:  E31 E33 E35
Flowers/Background:  RV21 RV13 RV14 RV29 YR31 YG00 YG03 YG17 YG67 E31 E23 E27 YG 63 YG67 YG23 G99

You Are Loved

The weekend is finally here, and  I hope you get a chance to do a few of your favorite things with your friends and family.  Today I’m sharing a CAS design that I created for a dear family member that received devastating news from her doctor this week.  But I am full of hope and prayers that she will find peace during such a tough time, and that she will heal.  And hopefully this card gives her a moment of joy.
The stamps I used are Dreamerland Crafts “Friends Are Always There For You” , and Catherine Pooler  “Grateful Heart” (currently sold out, but other options available) stamp set.  Flowers are the monthly feature at 7 Kids Crafts, which translates to 20% off in the “featured vendor” category if you use the code FLOWERS.
I hope you enjoy, and be sure to give your loved ones big hugs today.

Copics Used:
Skin:  E000 E00 E11 R00 R20
Dress:  B60 B63 B66 C6 C4
Hair:  YR30 YR31 YR24
Dog:  C4 C6 C8
Headband:  B11 B10 R22 R05