Favorite Stinker

 

Hello, 

Check out this little stinker!  He is a fairly new release from the Unity company.  He is giving off Pepe le Pew vibes.  

This was all a happy accident. I was trying to make a card with another stamp, but the stamp turned out to be way too small for this card sketch.   This guy just came in the mail and still on my desk.  He fit perfectly.   I'm going to go back to the drawing board for my original image, but I'm glad this one made it onto a card.  He is just adorable.  

Copics used:

Black: T10, T8, T7, T5

Grey: T3, T1, T0

Grass: YG67, YG63, YG61

Purple: V06, V05, V04, V01

Pink: R20

Toucan Do It

Hello friends, 

I've had this stamp set for an embarrassing amount of time.  I know we all have those.  Something (I wish I knew what) made me think of it.   I'm so glad that I got it out and finally used it.   Toucans are such fun birds.  

No copics today

 

Let Them Eat Cake

Hello friends!

This card was inspired by Taylor from Taylored Expressions.  She made a similar card a while back.   I didn't have all the products that she had so I had to add my own splash of creativity to make it work. My favorite parts is the fork.    I found it in an old set from Ellen Hudson (she has been out of business a while now).    This inspired me to make cards with the other two cakes in this set.    I'll share those cards soon. 

Copics used:

B04, B02, B01

Green: YG17, YG13, YG11

Orange: YR07, YR04, YR02

Brown: E70, E71, E74, E77

Spines: E74, W3, E77

Love You- Heart Parade

Hello, 

Taylored Expressions came out with with this heart background stamp.  I love the possibilities it brings.   I was thinking about this as a Mother's Day card.   A mom and baby hugging and you can see all the love.   I made the hearts rainbow, but you could do any color.   I'm glad I have this staple in my stash. 

Copics used:

Cream: E50, E51, E53

Brown: E55, E53

Rain Makes Room

Hello, 

It has been a rainy June around here.  I hope that the sun can push through the cloud soon.   The temperature of the water is much colder than normal as a result.    This bird (from Unity) makes me forget about that.  He is just so sweet.  I love that he has arms to hold the umbrella.     I don't know if you can see in the photo but the background is embossed with tiny raindrops.    I freehanded cut the sentiment.  Not sure if I like it or not.   What do you think? 

Copics used: 

Yellow: E13, E11, E00, E000

Red: R39, R37, R35, R32

Blue: BG05, BG02

Stay in Bed

Hello, 

I thought this was a really sweet set from Hero Arts.   The set comes with four different animals ,but I chose to do the bear.  He looks so sweet tucked in for bed.  I hope he feels better soon.  

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Theif!

Welcome! 

This cutie is by Hero Arts. It is another stamp set that I've been hoarding for years. I'm so glad that I finally got it out and started using it.   I used a heart stamp set that I had (no idea who made it. It is just hearts different sizes) to accent the card.   I might go back and add some glitter to the hearts.  Not sure, What do you think?

Copics used:

Owl Love

Hello, 

I have a card that I LOVE.  I copied it from the spellbinders packaging...so I can't take any real credit for the design.   I guess I picked out the colors.   My favorite is the background.  It is Island indigo from stampin up . It has been retired for years, but I LOVE how it compliments the owls.  There are also otters in the set.  I might have to try them next!  

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Brightening My Day- Animals Gone Wild

Hello again, 

I was so excited about yesterday's card I couldn't wait to share another one. This giraffe is making the world a better place.  We need more friendly giraffes. I made a bunch of these in different colors.  I think they will be fun to send out.  I can't wait to see what these quirky animals get up to next. 

No copics today

Such a Croc

Hello, 

Today is another make off my wishlist.  Whimsy stamps makes these amazingly fun critter stamps that look like they are peeking into a scene.  They artist is able to give them such personality.  I love the whole series.  It was a challenge to find ways to have them pop in.   This is my first attempt.  I created this little fun fold to have this guy to deliver a special birthday message.  

Copics used

Dk Green: YG67, YG63, YG61

Lt Green: YG17, YG13, YG11

"Chew"

How is it possible that Thanksgiving is in just a few days! I know this isn't a traditional Thanksgiving card, but since we are all going to do a bunch of "chewing".  I thought it was fun.  These pandas are just adorable.   I hope no matter what you eat or how you celebrate you have a wonderful Thanksgiving week. 

Sending lots of Panda Hugs

Chris

Copics used-  I colored my card with colored pencils because it is what was what I had near by

but if you want use

Copic Numbers:

Brown: E44, E43

Green: G16, G14

Pink: R20

Cutest in History

Welcome, 

As you probably know one of my favorite things about teaching classes in the students.  You guys are always inspiring me and give me the best ideas.  Things I would never come up with on my own.   Patty asked me for a baby card that had a dinosaur on it.   I'm sure I may have gotten around to it eventually, but I'm so so so glad she pushed me to create this.  I love this card.  It has also become one of the most popular baby cards on my craft table.  I love you guys.  Thank you for pushing my creative limits! 

Copics used

Green: YG17, YG13, YG11

Hearts:RV04

Ground: W3, W1, W0

white gel pen

You Are Fierce

Hello!

I'm talking a little break from Halloween cards today.  This is an older set from Stampin up called Wild Cats.  I'm always been drawn to tigers.  There is just something magical about them.  I wasn't 100% sure about the art work in this set when it first came out.  I think it was actually in part because the sample in the catalog were made with some really (IMO) odd colors.  Once people started getting their hands on their stamp set and started creating with it, I was all in.  When they are in the natural colors I think they look stunning!  What do you think?  

I have so many ideas for this stamp set, I can't wait to get it out again soon and try another idea. 

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Little Piggy

Hey there friends, 

Check out this guy.  How adorable is this pig?!  I know sunflowers are sometimes considered a fall flower, but I couldn't wait to get inky with this stencil set.  It is by a company call Miss Ink.  It is a really small company.  It will not be my last purchase.  I love all the detail they fit into the stencil set.     Thank you for stopping by today.  I hope you have a great day! 

No copics today

A Very Merry Christmas

Hello again, 

Here is the second little cardinal from the My favorite Things die set.  They are so cute!     I used sentiments from a bunch of different stamp companies to build this sentiment on the card.  White space used to scare me, but I've grown more comfortable with it over time.  I hope you enjoy this set of cards.  

No copics today

JAWS- A celebration

Hello, 

I couldn't resist jumping in on all the celebration of JAWS.   Honestly, I've never seen the movie.  I love the water and I want to keep it that way.    I prefer to keep my sharks on cards and in scrapbooks!

We created this bubbly background with the new stencil by Spellbinders.  I love it.  I think it might be one of my "go to" stencils when I'm working on water scenes.   I used a few colors (blueprint sketch, mermaid lagoon and salty ocean) of distress inks to add layers.  I splattered with some black ink to add a bit of texture then added the sharks.    So far one of my favorite summer cards!  Thank you to Speilberg for the inspiration. 

Copics used:

Greys: C5, C3, C1

W5 for in the mouths

Orange: YR07, YR04, YR02

Yellow: Y17, Y15, Y13-  covered tube with glossy accents

More than black and white

Hello, 

This adorable cat is from Unity stamps.  I'm a dog person, but this stole my heart right away. I couldn't help but love this guy instantly.   I thought his marking reminded me to a grey tabby cat So I thought I would try to make a black/white card with a pop of color.  Those are always a challenge for me.  How do you only do a pop.    I technically used two colors.  The touches of pink and the green in her eyes.  Did I fail? Anyway. I think it is cute.  I'll have to keep working on just a pop. 

Copics used:

grey: C5, C3, C1, C0

Pink: R20, R11

Green: YG13, YG11

Not your friend

Hello all, 

I have a silly card for you all.    The dog is from Katzlekraft stamps.  It is a small French company.  They just announced they are closing.  Go grab him and several other adorable animals before they are no longer available.   They will be missed. Katzlekraft has such a unique style.  

Copics used:

"White" : E53, E51, E50

Brown: E44, E43, E42, 

Red: R35, R32

Green: G46, G43, 

Black glaze pen and white gel pen

Dragonfly

Hello friends, 

This card has become infamous.  I had no idea when I brought it to class what it would become.   This is a die set from Spellbinders.  It cuts the wing segments into five segments for each wing.    It seems straightforward until you have several people cutting them from many different colors.  It is easy to mix the pieces.  It turns into an odd jigsaw puzzle.    We had fun with it.  It has become a long running joke in our class.   

I've since learned that you can also color the bands in.  It is way easer than die cutting them.  We might try this again next year, but do the coloring method again next time.  

No copics today

Cow's it going?

 Cow's it going? 

Tiny stamps are challenge to use.  They don't take up much real-estate on a card.  I've been on a lookout for card sketches that lend themselves to using smaller stamps effectively.   I found this sketch on pinterest.   I liked the small boxes for featuring these small cows.    I can't wait to try this sketch with some other small stamps, but I liked how it worked with these little guys!  I hope you find the sketch useful. 

Copics used:

Black: W9, W7

Skin: E000' E00, E11

Red: Red 37,R35, R32

white gel pen