Wine of Life

Hi!   If you follow my blog, you know that I love these mice.  They are always up to something silly.   This little Mama looks like she has had enough of the kids shenanigans and is enjoying a glass a wine and the quiet.  Am I projecting?    No matter what I just love it.   It came with the perfect sentiment.   This was a fast one to color up.  It is refreshing they they didn't add a complicated background to the image.  It just pops against the white.    I hope you are enjoy.   Thank you all for getting me from day to day.   This parenting thing isn't for wimps.  :). 

Copics used:

Skin: E000, E00, E93

Fur: E30, E31, E33

Leaves: YG67,YG63, YG61

Grapes:; BV08,  BV04, BV02, BV01, BV00

Wine: R59, BV02 and a touch of BV04

Holiday Spirit

 Hello friends, 

I have a little to share with you today.   TJ has the best snarky stamps.   This one is perfect for those non-traditional Christmas cards.  I stamped the sentiment in Avocado ink to match the wine bottle.  To incorporate a pop of red I matted the front panel on a muted red card base. I accented the card with wine bottle and glass die cuts.  I used vellum to make the glass.   On the inside I put a glass with wine in it...so show they did get in the Holiday Spirit!.    I hope you get a chuckle out of this. 

Materials:

STAMPS: use code TJ10Chris to save 10%:

Won't Open

Paper:

paper from Stampin Up

Neenah: solar white card stock

Ink:

Avocado ink from Stamping 

Dies:

Wine Bottle

Other:

Bearly Art Glue:(detail glue)

Tacky Glue

gel pen on holly leaves.

No copics today

Wine Surprise with Video

 Hello,

I'm in love with this month's release. This is one of my favorite stamps. I cut it apart to add to its versatility. Check out the video to see how I hid a gift card in the design. This is a design that can easily modified to fit your favorite stamp! You can watch video here

Measurements can be found at bottom on post

Materials: STAMPS: use code TJ10Chris to save 10% wine stamp: Ink- Arteza Watercolor Markers: Copics: Memento Ink: https://amzn.to/3vkAR86 or http://shrsl.com/3grmo Paper: Neenah: Red- Merry Merlot from Stampin Up Other: Bearly Art Glue:

You can watch video

You can watch video here
You could use copic  R56 to color wine. 

Measurements:

Red Cardstock Base is cut 4.25" by 5.50" 

Red Cardstock Flip tab is cut 2.25" x 6.0"  -score at 5.5"

Patterned Paper 4"x 5.25"

Cut 2- White Paper Strip 2"x 5.25" 

Calories vs. Wine (with video)

 Greetings, 

I love cards that make people smile.  This card has a simple elegance that just adds to the humor of it all. The inside says..."wait no I don't".  I hope it gives you a chuckle.  

If you like to see how I made this card click here. 

  

If you like to see the video click here

Materials:

Copics: Best deal as of posting - click here

Red: R89, R59, R39, R29, R24

Grey: C4, C2, C0

Grounding: W3, W1

Paper: 

Neenah: Amazon

Ink:

Memento: Scrapbook or Amazon

Stamps:  Rubbernecker Stamps

Cheers

Wine Glass

Blitzen

 Welcome, 

I picked up this stack of reindeer a last Christmas.  They look like they are having a blast.   These guys were a little bit of a challenge to color.  Originally, I wanted each deer to stand out.  I debated using different sets of browns to color each.  However,  I started with the E30 series and kept working with it.  I liked where this was going, so I kept with the series.  I made some a little lighter than others.  I feel like doing it this way made them feel more like a cohesive unit.   Did I make the right choice?  

The sentiment is from Crackerbox stamps.  I thought was another perfect Christmas covid stamp.  We all might need a little help to get through this holiday.  😁😀

Materials:
Deer stamp set

Copics used:

Brown: E30, E31, E33, E35, E37, E39

Belly: E50

Red: R29

Green: G46

Power of Wine with Tilda-- Video

Hello again,

I'm back with another video tutorial.  I'm coloring up one of my favorite stamps.  I discovered Tilda about 10 years ago.  One of the reasons I loved these images is she is great for copic practice.  I know she is not everyone's favorite, but if you want to see how I made the card I have a video for you.

Here is the link to the video.  Be sure you are on youtube or the blog to watch.  It will not play in email.

Photos:

Copics used:

Hair: E30, E31, E35, E37
Skin: E000, E00, E11, E13, E21, R20
Skirt: B32, B34, B37, B39
Shirt: C2, C0
Wine: R56, E04

Improve with Wine

Welcome!

Today is the last day of my wine tour.  If you been following along, you know that I've been focusing on wine themed cards this week.   I'm really glad someone pointed out that I was missing some wine cards.  These stamps have been neglected for far too long.  I might make some more wine cards in the new year.  We will see what Santa brings me! 

I had a lot of fun focusing on a theme for a week.  Did you like having a theme on the blog?  I'd love suggestions for another focus week. 

Copics used:

Grey: C5, C3, C1
Green: YG67, YG63, YG61
Red: R56, R39, R37, R35
Blue: B000
Ground: W3, W1
White: E50, E51, E53

You're a Fine Wine

Hello Winos!

Welcome to Day 3 of wine tour.  I'm inking my way through the wine stamps this week.  I struggled with this card a little.   This card is a little snarky.   You would have to know the person pretty well to send them this card.     I ended up keeping the design really simple to keep the focus on the humor of the card.

Copics used:

Red: R39, R37, R35
Grey: C3, C1, C0
Purple: V17, V15, W5
Green: YG61, YG63, YG67
Ground: W3, W1

Cheers

Welcome,

Welcome to Day 2.  The wine tour continues.  This week, I'm working on all wine themed cards.   I love these crazy ladies.  They look like they would be a lot of fun to hang out.   I hope you enjoy!

Copics used:
Black: W10, W8, W6
Blue: B99, B97, B95
Pink: R81, R83, R85, R01
Purple: V12, V15, V17,
Scarf: V01, R81, C3, C1
White: C3, C1
Skin: E000, E00, E11, E13, R20
Blonde: Y21, E31, E33
Brown: E47, E44, E43, E42
Cheese: Y21, Y26, W3
Wine: R37, R35
Glitter pen

Christmas Wine

Hello friends,

During the holiday season,  I do several craft shows.   I have a lot of interesting conversations with people during these events.  This year a woman pointed out that I don't have any wine themed cards.  You don't have to ask me twice.   I spent some time inking up my wine stamps.     I'll be sharing the cards all week.

This one has a touch of humor... gotta love it!

This is the inside:

Copics used:
Green: YG61, YG63, YG67
Yellow: Y21, Y23, Y11
Red: R39, R37, R35
Grey: C3, C1
Ground: W3, W1