No Peeping Til Christmas

 

WT1124 - Chickens and Hens

For my card, I pulled out this really fun image from Art Impressions and paired it with one of the sentiments in the set. The image is stamped on white cardstock, colored with copics to bring out all the playful details, and then layered on black cardstock to give it a crisp frame that helps it stand out.

Next, I chose a mix of designer papers that worked well for a Christmas card, each one trimmed and layered with either white or black cardstock for definition. The combination of patterns adds a cheerful holiday feel without overwhelming the focal image. All of the layers are arranged on a white card base to keep the design bright and balanced.

To finish the card, I popped the image up on dimensionals for added lift and scattered a few snowflakes around it to tie in the Christmas theme. The simple embellishments keep the focus on the fun Art Impressions image while adding just the right touch of seasonal charm.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

No Peeping Til Christmas

Ready for a Swim

 

WT1119 - Last Days of Summer

For my card, I pulled out this really fun image from Art Impressions, stamped her on white cardstock, and colored her with Copics to bring out all her personality. She has such a lively feel, and the bright colors make her the perfect focal point.

Next, I chose a cheerful floral paper from the stack of designer papers I am working to use up this year. I added teal cardstock behind each layer to give the patterns extra definition and help the colors pop. The teal frames everything so nicely and ties the whole design together.

To finish the card, I added a birthday sentiment popped up on dimensionals with a bright pink shadow layer for a playful touch. A few scattered orange sequins add sparkle and balance without overwhelming the layout.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Ready for a Swim

At Least You Don't Have to Wear a Cone

FS1015 - this week's very talented Featured Stamper is Barbara aka Lady Bugum. I found this INSPIRATION.

When I saw Barbaras card, the cheerful polka dot paper immediately caught my eye. I remembered this playful print tucked in the paper pad I am working through this year, and it felt like the perfect moment to bring it out. I adjusted the layout a bit to suit my supplies and added a floral strip for a touch of color and movement. The sweet dog image from Impression Obsession paired with the uplifting sentiment creates a bright and happy focal point that feels ideal for someone who could use a little encouragement.

The image is colored with copics and layered on soft blue to keep the look light. The floral panel is trimmed with orange for contrast, and the polka dot base is set on blue before everything is mounted on the white card panel. To finish the design, I scattered a few orange sequins for sparkle and a playful finishing touch.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

At Least You Don't Have to Wear a Cone

Happy Birthday to Moo

 

IC1072 - Collage Quilter - INSPIRATION

I love the bull in the inspiration piece and went searching through my collection for a bull of my own, finding this fun image from Art Impressions. I colored him with Copics, die cut the layers, and paired him with a piece of country style designer paper from my stash that I am working to use up this year. The panel is layered on white and then on a black card base for a clean, bold frame.

To highlight both the bull and the playful sentiment, I mounted them on black cardstock, then finished the card with a few green gems to echo the touch of green on his birthday hat.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Happy Birthday to Moo

Happy Birthday Ya Old Fart

 

IC1070 - Painted Paper - INSPIRATION

For my card, I drew inspiration from the gorgeous wallpaper and pulled out a piece of patterned paper from my stash that I am determined to use up this year. I trimmed it down, layered it over crisp white, and set the panel on a bold aqua card base to give the whole design a fresh, vibrant frame.

This fun Unity Stamp Co image felt like the perfect match, so I colored him with Copics in shades that coordinate with the patterned layers. After trimming the panel to size, I added soft aqua sponging around the edges to give the image a finished look and help it stand out against the background.

To complete the card, I chose the playful sentiment from the set and popped it up on dimensionals for a clean, cheerful finish.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Happy Birthday Ya Old Fart

Another Year in the Bag

 

IC1065 - A Pretty Fix - I found this INSPIRATION

I was instantly amused by the idea of vacuuming the tops of the cabinets. I just finished cleaning the tops of my tall bedroom cabinet by hand, and now I realize I could have saved myself a workout with the vacuum. I will file that under lessons learned for next time.

This funny Impression Obsession image of the lady staring down her vacuum was perfect for my inspiration. I stamped her on white cardstock and colored her with Copics, then spotted an animal print in the stack of papers I am determined to use up this year. That print felt too perfect to ignore, so I added a matching animal print pattern to her coat to tie everything together.

I layered the image and the sentiment on red cardstock, tucking the sentiment under the panel for a playful look. To finish the card, I placed everything on the bold animal print designer paper with a blue mat and added a few red gems to echo the red in the image and the sentiment banner.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Another Year in the Bag

Challenges:
A Perfect Time to Craft - ATG
AAA Birthday - ATG (birthday)
Crafts Galore - ATG
DL Art - ATG
Festive Friday - Blue, Brown & Pearls
Krafty Chicks - Color an Image
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - ATG
Love to Craft - ATG
Love to Scrap - ATG
Polkadoodles - ATG
Seize the Birthday - ATG (Birthday)
Simon says Stamps - Art Impressions
The Sisterhod of Crafters - Make Someone Smile

Bug Buster

CAS886 - Humorous

For my card, when I think humorous, my go to is Art Impressions, and this image was just right. I stamped it on white cardstock and colored it with Copics, adding the sentiment in the upper left corner.

The panel was trimmed and layered on a black card base to keep the focus on the playful image.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Bug Buster

Bucket List

 

SC1093 - This week's sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

For this card, I selected a playful stamp from Riley and Company. It was stamped onto white cardstock, colored with Copics, and set within a gold frame to highlight the golden accents in the image.

To complete the design, I incorporated additional touches of gold for extra interest, raised the sentiment on dimensionals, and finished the card with a satin bow.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Bucket List

Granny Panties!

 

WT1058 - Feature a gem

A while back, I made this CARD. When I started cleaning up, I found two pieces of the designer paper left over and very small piece of the pink paper that looked like underwear. I just had to keep those pieces for a card. Well today's the day.

I cut the layers for the front of the card and printed the sentiment using my computer. Once the layers were added, I added the panties and underwear and added gems to the outside and the hearts for the inside.

Now to figure out who I could possibly send this card to...LOL!

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Granny Panties!

Challenges:

A Place to Start - ATG (Recycle)
AAA Birthday - No Stamping

Beautiful Blossoms - Anything Floral (The pink layer is pink flowers)

Crafts Galore - ATG

Crafty Calendar - Add a Sentiment

Crafty Catz - ATG (optional hot colors)

Thanks a Latte

 

SC1062 - this week's sketch on spiltcoaststampers.com

The image is from Whipper Snapper colored with copics. I layered on some coordinating papers and added a couple of designer papers.

The card is finished with this fun sentiment from Fiskers and finished with a few green candy dots.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Thanks a Latte

Got Cake

 

IC979 - DIY Inspired - INSPIRATION For my card, I used this great dog faces die cut that my sweet friend Denise (card crazy) gave me. Thank you so much Denise, this die set is perfect for some pet donation cards. I cut the pieces out of scraps then added some sponging and copic coloring to the pieces. I then added some brick paper and finished with this funny sentiment from Inkadinkado for a fun birthday card. Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit. Got Cake?

Let Us Add Them Up

 

CAS801 - Funny

For my card, I used this great Art Impression image and colored it with copics. The card was finished with the sentiment on a banner.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Let's Add Them Up

Wallets Coming Out

 

WT987 - Funny Card

For my card, I pulled out one of my trusty Art Impression images that is always good for a giggle. I stamped and then colored the image with copics.

I stamped the fun sentiment and tucked it under a die-cut clip board as if we were seeing what the doctor was reading on his clipboard.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Wallet's Coming Out

3.2 Minutes

 

SC995 - this week's sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

For my card I pulled out this fun Art Impression image and colored her with copics. I then added some distress oxide ink around her. I then stamped the sentiment and popped it up on dimensionals and finished the card with some scattered gems.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

3.2 Minutes

I Will Drink the Red

 

CAS716 - Stars

I can totally relate to this new sentiment from DRS Designs. LOL!

For my card I stamped the sentiment on white card stock in red. Next, I die cut the Champaign glasses using glitter paper for the white and red wine.

I then layered and finished with a couple of punched stars out of the red glitter paper.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

I'll Drink the Red

The Wallet

 

MMTPT672 - Bring on the Smiles

Quick card stamped the image, colored with copics, added the DP and finished with the sentiment.

The Wallet

Forever Love

I was the hostess for this weeks WTUI on SCS. My challenge was to use Humor.

I love adding funnies to cards especially if they are for my DH since he gets my silly side after 30 years. Here is the card I made for him for Valentines Day. Oh and now DH said instead of telling me he loves me, he is going to say, "What is for lunch". Giggles!!!!

Super fast card, I stamped the image and colored with copics. The sentiment was done on my computer, printed out then I drew in the bubbles. Fussy cut out the sentiments and popped up on dimensionals and added stickles to the flowers.

Thank you for looking!

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