The Outlawz Paper ala Mode Challenge: Blues/Greens

For this week's Paper ala Mode Challenge over at The Outlawz, the challenge was to use greens, blues and whites, with the sponsor being Scrapbook Stamp Society.

I chose to showcase Brooksie Book Nerd.

She was colored with Copics.  I added some Glossy Accents for her glasses and some clear gel pen for her ruffles to make them a bit sparkly.

Cardstock is Stampin' Up (celery/brocade blue); patterned papers are from Bearly Mine Designs' digital shop.  I think I used the Plaid, Light Christmas and Gingham sets.

 

Finished off with a corner heart die and a green grosgrain ribbon.

Here's a close-up ... Hope you like her ... Reading is a huge passion of mine, and I fell in love with this one.

 

Hope you have a wonderful day!

Crimson Seasons Greetings

Here is a stunning image from Ching-Chou Kuik ... Head over to her Etsy shop HERE to see all the stunning digital images that she has - You'll be sure to pick out a few for yourself!

As you can see, I made an easel card this time ... Love the different fold.  I need to do more out of the ordinary card styles.  I colored her with Copics.

Cardstock was from Stampin' Up (garden green and cherry cobbler).  The papers are from Bearly Mine Designs' Christmas Frolics (front) and Happy Hauntings (inside border) paper packs.

 

HURRY over to Bearly Mine Designs !!!

There is a 50% sale through 12/31/14

as they will be closing their doors due to the European VAT laws

going into effect 1/1/15.

 

I added some snowflakes and pine branches cut with my Silhouette Cameo and some dies from La La Land.  There are some green sparkly brads at the center of each of the snowflakes.

 

The sentiment is from an oldie but goodie Stampin' Up set, Seasons Greetings.

 

I put a couple of blank panels on the inside of the card for personal messages, using the green check paper from the BMD Happy Hauntings pack.

 

Here is a close up of the beautiful image ... Isn't she beautiful?

Copics Used:

     Skin:  E04,11,21,00,000,R20

     Hair:  E18,15,YR23,Y21

     Birds:  B06,04,02

 

I'm showing this over on the Ching-Chou Kuik's Monthly Challenge Blog:

     *  Use one of the Ching-Chou Kuik images & theme: Christmas/NewYear

    

Thanks for stopping by ... Hope you leave a comment on your thoughts!

See you next time.

Have a WONDERFUL Holiday!

 

Lady in Red

Thanks for stopping by today for The Outlawz' Paper ala Mode challenge ....

Today, the theme was a Recipe challenge:

• One Image
• Two designer papers
• Three buttons

This week, our sponsor is the fabulous Rick St. Dennis.  You can find his images in his Etsy shop or on Zibbit.

I chose the December Holly lady ... I adore his vintage ladies, especially the hat ones ... This beauty was colored with Copics.

This started off as a gatefold card, with one of the DP's on the front and a couple more on the inside (okay, I didn't stop at the two designer papers, lol).

The image was centered on the one side, and when closed, tucks underneath the sentiment panel.

 Cardstock is from Stampin Up (cobbler and garden green)

Designer paper is from Bearly Mine Designs'

 Love Struck 

Christmas Traditions

Christmas Traditions 2

I used the snowflake die from La La Land with some gold Stickles on some of the points before adding the maroon buttons with thread.  The sentiment is from Paper Trey.

Here is a close up of the image ... isn't she beautiful ... It wasn't hard at all to color this up - Rick does such a nice job on his image, it was a pleasure to play.

 

Hope you have a chance to go to The Outlawz and play in this challenge.

 

Also, remember that Bearly Mine Designs' is closing their doors after 12/31/14.

All digital paper packs are on sale for 50% off until they close.

 

Thanks for stopping by ...

Hope you have a wonderful day!

Chin Chou Kuik Snowman

This is an image from Chin Chou Kuik, done for the Kit and Clowder Facebook Coloring challenge.

 

The image was colored with Copics.

Added some Stampendous Shabby Blue embossing enamel to the sky and some multiple colored Stickles for the trees.

DP is a freebie from Bearly Mine Designs

Dies are from Silhouette Cameo, as well as an EK Success border punch.

I added some diamond Stickles to the starbursts for more sparkle.

 

I need to keep better track, not sure where the digital sentiment is from.

 

Hope you like it.

Head over to Kit and Clowder's Facebook page to find out how you can get this beautiful free image ... as well as Chin Chou Kuik's Etsy shop - she has some BEAUTIFUL images over there.

 

Have a wonderful day!

The Reason for the Season

Absolutely love the simplicity of this beautiful image from Saturated Canary, The King. 

 

I actually had a few die cuts ready, but I opted for a simple card to remind us "the reason for the season" isn't in the excess of Christmas, and sometimes we need to scale back on life and remember what is important.

I used Garden Green and Chocolate Chip cardstock from Stampin' Up, along with some digital paper from Bearly Mine Designs' Christmas Frolics set, and then distressed them with Distress Vintage Photo ink.

The image was colored with Copics, and I air brushed the image panel around the edges for a glow.  The designer paper panel was punched with a Spellbinders Label die and popped up to create a shadow feel.

The sentiment is from Sweet and Sassy's digi Jesus is the Reason Christmas Sentiments.  I finished it simply with a couple of roses in natural colors to keep the card on the muted side.

Here's a close up of the image:

I'm submitting this card for the following challenge(s):
Southern Girls Challenge - Project celebrating - what better? The reason for this season.
Creative Knockouts - Tis the Season

Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season with your family and friends.
Thanks for popping in.

Kisses Under the Mistletoe

Found another image by Krista Smith from Funky Kits' Sugar Nellie/Simply Sassy Line called Christmas Kisses ... and shocker - had to have it!

I colored this beauty with Copics and then added some glossy accents to the candy canes and tiny berries in her hair ...

The background paper is from Bearly Mine Designs, but I'm having trouble finding which paper pack they're in ... and the snowflakes and swirls were cut with the Silhouette Cameo.  I used Navy and border blue for cardstock. 

The sentiment is from La La Lands' Digital images.

Just so you know, Bearly Mine Designs is closing shop after 12/31/14 because of European VAT tax laws that are going into effect.  Donna is offering ALL of her digital paper packs at 50% off until then ... so if you love digital papers, she's got a TON of paper packs that you can get for a near-steal!   Just click on the below and you'll see them all ...

Hope you enjoyed this one ... I love the way she turned out!

I'm entering this into the following challenge:
Milk Coffee's Non-Traditional Christmas color projects challenge

All Dressed Up for this Little Skater

Adorable image, Little Skater, from All Dressed Up ... Isn't she the cutest? 

I colored her with Copics and then used my trusty Creative Memories circles to cut her and the mat out.

Papers are Stampin Up cardstock: Pacific Point and Pretty in Pink.  Designer paper is from Bearly Mine Designs' Christmas Ice paper pack.

 
HURRY UP and get over there before she closes her doors on 12/31/14.  Based on new European VAT laws/rules, Donna has found she will no longer be able to distribute these gorgeous paper packs.  They're on sale for 50% off until she closes shop.  So sad to see her go ...

I used a few cuts from my Silhouette Cameo (snowflakes and flourishes) to finish her off ... here's a close up of the colored image.

 

Hope you love her as much as I do ...

Head over to All Dressed Up's Etsy shop to check out the other

beautiful images that are available.

All Dressed Up's Inspiration and Challenge Blog can be found HERE.

While you're at it, check out the All Dressed Up Facebook Page.

They have just started challenges over there too.

 

I'm entering this in the following Challenge:

Milk Coffee's Non Traditional Christmas project

Hope you all have a wonderful day.

Would love to see some comments on what you think of this image.

Warm Squigglefly Wishes

This week at The Outlawz' Paper ala Mode challenge - we were to use our favorite color combination ... Our sponsor this week is Squigglefly - lots of very cute images!

My favorite color combo (this week, anyway) is blues and greens ... they're so calming and remind me of the ocean and beaches, go figure ...

I used this Squigglefly image called Maddie's Charlie Brown Tree and colored her with Copics.  I added some glossy accents to the holly berries and the ornament at the end.

 

I used SU's celery for the base and then white borders/dies cut with the Silhouette Cameo.  The image was fussy cut on the left side so part of it hangs over - looks like the scarf is really blowing in the wind.  The DP is from Bearly Mine Designs' Pastel Christmas paper pack ... She's closing shop 12/31/14, so check out her store for a 50% sale on everything!

 

I added a couple of accents with (bordering blue, I think) blue, some pretty blue and white flowers and a sparkly doo-dad for a bit of pop.  The sentiment is from a Paper Trey sentiment pack.

 

Here's a close up of the image ... such a CUTE one!

Copics Used:

     Skin:  E04,11,21,00,000,R20

     Hair:  E18,15,13

     Hat/Jacket:  E57,55,53,51,50

     Scarf:  YG17,25,13; BG02,01,000

     Gloves:  YG97,95,93

     Pot:  C7,5,3,1

     Ornament:  R29,27,24

     Shoes:  W9,7,5

     Skirt:  V99,95,93,91

     Star:  YR23,Y15,11

 

Hope you like it as much as I do.

 

Head over to The Outlawz - not only is Saturday's Paper ala Mode running, but they have a new challenge every day of the week, and it changes out every week.

 

Have a wonderful day!

 

Dance Like No One is Watching

Okay, so it's another day and I have another favorite from Saturated Canary ... I know, I sound very fickle, but you'd feel the same way if you saw Krista's beautiful images.  They're darling!

This is a new one called Dancer, and can be found in Saturated Canary's digi shop.  I colored her with Copics.

I used Stampin Up Lavender Lace and Elegant Eggplant cardstock, then some pretty purple designer digi paper from Bearly Mine Designs' Damask Delight.

These papers are only available until December 31st, 2014, as Donna will be closing shop due to the new European VAT laws/rules that will take effect.  She's having a 50% sale on everything in the store until she closes, so head over there for some lovely papers while you have a chance.  Each paper pack is chocked full of tons of pages, and you'll love them.

 

For this card, I added a white doily and then layered a piece of pink die from LaLaLand called Lattice Doily Border before I tied on a lavender ribbon.  I finished with a butterfly cut from my Silhouette and then "frantaged" with Shabby Pink embossing enamel from Stampendous.

 

The sentiment is computer generated - one of my favorite sayings.  It's abbreviated from the quote, but this fit the image/card.

 

Here's a close up of this little darling:

Copics Used:

     Skin:  E04,11,21,00,000,R20

     Hair:  E37,YR23,Y21

     Pinks:  RV11,00,R00,000,0000

     Purples:  BV11,00,000

     Add'l shading:  C3,1

 

Hope you enjoyed your stay ... Love to hear what you think.

If you do snag this image and the color combination for Pinterest, please be kind enough to leave a comment and say so.

Thanks!

Littlest Angel

Very bittersweet post today ....

This is my last Inspiration Post as a design team member for Bearly Mine Designs.  Sadly, Donna has decided to close her doors based on new European VAT laws that will take effect on January 1st.

The image I used is from Saturated Canary, called Little Angel, and I colored her in very soft colors with Copics. 

The papers used were from Donna's Christmas Ice paper pack.  I sponged the edges of the papers with SU's bashful blue to simulate matting, as I wanted this one kind of simple on the layers.  I used the Silhouette to cut the sentiment, snowflakes and filigree frame.

Here are some close ups to see more detail:

 The snowflakes and "Joy" were heavily sprinkled with Shabby Pink embossing enamel from Stampendous.

Look at the lovely gold and white enamel with the pink glitter ... pretty, huh?

Hope you enjoy!  Head over to Bearly Mine's shop to look at the beautiful paper packs before doors close on 12/31/14.

Have a wonderful day ...

All Wrapped Up

More Holiday cards ....

This one is an image from Saturated Canary called Wrapping and was colored with Copics.

 I used non traditional colors - turquoise and cobbler SU cardstock ... never would have put those together, but after coloring, it just felt right.  I found this pretty plaid paper with a hint of turquoise in it from Bearly Mine Designs digital paper pack called Just Plaids.

 

I used the Silhouette to cut out the white snowflake border, then cut some of them apart and sponged some of them with some tempting turquoise from SU.  The scalloped red border is a border punch.  The sentiment is from Sweet and Sassy, a digital image from their Christmas Greeting set.  I sponged around the sentiment in cobbler and then finished off with a few well-placed pearls.

 

Right here, right now, I don't know if anyone can top my love for these beautiful images drawn by Krista of Saturated Canary ... They're soft and sweet, and so much fun to color.

Copics used:
     Skin:  E04,11,21,00,000,R20
     Hair:  E29,37,35,YR21
     Dress:  BV11,B06,04,02,00,000
     Package:  YG17,07; R27,24,22

The Pink Elephant is having a challenge - be inspired by this photo, so I added the red for the door, and I think the snowflakes I put on the card go along with all the beautiful snow cover, so I'm submitting to their challenge for yesterday.

I'm also submitting to Through the Craftroom Door - for their Anything Goes challenge starting today.

Hope you have a wonderful day!