Sausage Dog

Just playing around with a stamp I bought earlier in the year off Etsy.  It is called "Sausage Dog" and was made by Urban Stamps. 

I stamped the dachshund image with Marvy Black dye ink onto X-Press It cardstock.  I created a mask with masking film and sponged Mama Elephant Ocean pigment ink.  I made a mistake on the ground, so I cut around the bottom half of the dachshund, and used a strip of patterned paper for the ground.

The sentiment seemed perfect.  It is from Great Impressions and was stamped with Versafine Onyx Black.

Got a little Valentine-ish by stamping three little hearts from Paper Smooches.

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today.

Speaking of Etsy...if I can get my act together again, I plan on dusting off my Etsy shop and trying to sell some of my cards.

Analogous Hearts

It's so fun just to sit back and color.  Love having some time off. 

This card is made with a digital image from Tiddly Inks called "Heartfelt Love".  I printed it onto X-Press It cardstock and colored the image with Copic markers and Prismacolor pencils.

The sentiment is from an old Close To My Heart set.  Seemed perfect, so I stamped it with Versafine Onyx Black.

This card is a result of playing around with analogous colors for a Splitcoast Challenge.  I kinda like the result. 

Thanks for visiting my blog this Monday!  I sure do appreciate the time you take out of your day to look at the cards I make.

Bright Yellow Flowers

Flowers?  December 26?  Why not?!  The weather around here has been incredibly warm.  It feels like April.

This image is from Inkadinkado.  I colored with Derwent Inktense pencils a couple of years ago, when I just got them.  I came across the colored image accidently as I was going through some papers in my stamp room.  Seemed like it was finally time to put it on a card.

Sentiment is a die from Paper Smooches.  Rectangle and circle stitched dies are from Simon Says Stamp.

Thanks for dropping by my blog today.  I hope these flowers brightened your day.

Holiday Pup

Sloopy needed a card.  She seemed pleased with the outcome.

This adorable image called "Holiday Pup" is a digital image from Some Odd Girl.  I printed it onto X-Press It cardstock and colored it with Copic markers.  The sentiment is from Impression Obsession and was stamped with Versafine Onyx Black ink.  Some Glossy Accents highlight the ornaments on the antlers.

Fleas Navidad!

Because of the Peanuts Postage Stamps

When I heard that the post office was going to make the Peanuts gang a part of their Christmas stamps release, I knew it was a sign to make a Peanuts Christmas card this year.

This is my official 2015 Christmas card.  It was a quick design, which was a bonus.  The stamp is from Stampabilities.  The sentiment die is from Memory Box.

Thank you so much for stopping by my blog this Christmas.  May your heart be filled with love today.

Christmas Greetings from Santa

This guy is coming to visit.  Hope he brings you everything your heart desires.

The images and sentiment are from Paper Smooches.  The Santa from the set "Santa Paws" was stamped with Memento Black ink and colored with Copic markers.  I fussy cut around the image. 

On a white cardstock panel, I sponged some gorgeous Mama Elephant Mojito pigment ink for the sky by doing a little masking.  I stamped three presents, also from Santa Paws, with Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto the snow ground. Colored also with Copic markerss.  I added some Crystal Stickles to the presents, as well some Glossy Accents.  Santa's spectacles also have Glossy Accents on the lens.

The sentiment is a die cut from Paper Smooches.

Fun card.  Have a fun holiday.  Merry Christmas!

Santa's Helpers

Here's a card featuring the digital image of "Santa's Helpers" from Tiddly Inks.  I printed it with X-Press It cardstock and had a blast coloring it with my Copic markers.  The sentiment is from Hero Arts and was stamped with Versafine Onyx Black.  The patterned paper is from Jillibean Soup.

Going to enter this one in the current challenge #173 at Tiddly Inks, "Merry Berry".

Stay tuned.  I have a few Christmas cards I still need to share with you, including the official Christmas card of 2015.

Fa la la la la.

Holly Days

No coloring.  Just a gorgeous negative of a die "Holly & Swirls" from A Jillian Vance Design.  Patterned paper from Hot Off The Press is showing through.  The berries were made with a red Viva Pearl Pen.  The sentiment is also from AJVD.

This card is featured today on the AJVD blog.  Go see!

Old World Santa

Christmas time is near.  If you are in need of quickly made Christmas cards, the "Old World Santa" stamp set from A Jillian Vance Design is a lifesaver! The images and sentiments allow you to make classic Christmas cards quickly.  Go over to the AJVD blog to read all about this card.

Thanks for dropping by my blog today!

Ginger Girl

I'm hoping to eat a gingerbread boy or girl this holiday season.  Yummy!

This card features an older image from Penny black called Ginger Girl.  I stamped it onto X-Press It cardstock with Memento Tuxedo Black ink.  I colored the image with Copic markers.  I stamped the image again onto some patterned paper from The Paper Studio and paperpieced the dress.  I used a red Viva Pearl pen to color the hearts.

The sentiment is from Hero Arts and was stamped with Versafine Onyx Black.  A couple of enamel dots puts the finishing touches on this card.

Thanks for dropping by my blog today!

Old World Merry Christmas

Here's a quick card with an old world feel to it.  The stamp is from A Jillian Vance Design and was colored with Prismacolor Pencils on kraft.  You can read all about this card today on the AJVD blog.

I'm telling you this upcoming weekend needs to be a productive one on the card front, or I'll be mailing Christmas cards for Easter, LOL.

Thanks for stopping by!

Stained Glass Candles

Here's a card I made using the A Jillian Vance Design die "Grandpa's Glass Candles". 

I used the die to cut a black outline with black cardstock. I ran this through my Xyron and placed onto a card panel of white cardstock. Then using the same die, I cut white X-Press It cardstock.

I colored each piece of the white with Copic markers, and pieced together the scene like a puzzle using the black frame.

Once complete, I covered the put-together image with Versamark Watermark and covered with Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel. I applied heat with a heat gun. This step was repeated three times to get the thickness.

I placed my finished "stained glass" onto a white card panel.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today! 

Cheer Your Heart Out for the Buckeyes!

It's time to play The Game!

 

Go Buckeyes!  Beat scUM!

  

Adorable digital image by Sassy Cheryl.  It's called "Cheer Your Heart Out".  The pom-poms were made with "Buckeye Blend Divine Twine" from A Jillian Vance Design.  The sentiment is also from AJVD.  

Cheering the Buckeyes

Posting this on the eve of The Game.  This card features the Tiddly Inks digital image of "Annie Cheers".  It is colored with Copic markers, with Crystal Stickles on the pom-poms.  The sentiment is from A Jillian Vance Design.  The football is from Stamps from Judith.  Scarlet and silver bullet cardtock form the layers of this card, along with an officially licensed sticker.

Cheering for the Buckeyes?  You'd better be!

Birthday Greetings from a Dachshund

Today is my Dad's birthday. I have probably mentioned this before, but during my childhood he always wanted me to make him a handmade card for his birthday and Father's Day.  Perhaps he's the reason I grew into this cardmaking hobby.  I'd like to think so.

I made him this card using a Hero Arts stamp called "Holiday Dachshund", stamped with Marvy black ink onto X-Press It cardstock.  Colored, of course, with Copic markers.  I fussy cut the image and pop-dotted it onto a white card panel.  Washi tape runs along the base.  The sentiment, from an old Hero Arts set, was stamped with Versafine Onyx Black.  A few sequins put the finishing touches on this card.

Cool that this stamp deemed "Holiday Dachshund" can sure pass as a birthday stamp too.  Yay for versatility!

Happy Birthday, Dad!

Ice Skating Buddies

Not sure I'm ready for the slippery ice that comes with every winter, but these two sure are.

To make this card,  I printed the Sassy Cheryl's digital image of "Lucy Lou Princess on Ice" from the set "It Takes One to Know One" onto X-Press It cardstock. I colored the image with Copic markers, added some Crystal Stickles for the ice.

Washi tape was adhered along the bottom of this card, and the sentiment from A Jillian Vance Design was stamped with Versafine Onyx Black.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today!

Dog and Star Tree

Lots of coloring therapy is going to be needed.  So, lots of cards will be made.

This is a card made with the image of "Dog and Star Tree" from Stampotique.  Colored with Copic markers.  Playing around with some Simon Says Stamps dies, and used a sentiment from Paper Smooches.  Sponging with Mama Elephant Winter pigment ink.  The "snow" is from an embossing stencil from Simon Says Stamp and some Ranger Texture Paste.

Lots going on with this CAS card.  Lots of frustration going on within with the 2015 Ohio State Buckeyes.  Nuff said.

Raindrops on Fallen Leaves

I got out my Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel powder to make some raindrops on these fall leaves.  So easy, just apply gluestick, UTEE and aim the heat gun.  Love the effect.

You can read all about this card today on the A Jillian Vance Design blog.

Thanks for visiting my blog today!

Rainbow of Leaves

I had fun playing with a leaf die from A Jillian Vance Design.  You can read all about how I made this card over on the A Jillian Vance Design blog.  You should just see all of the die inks and Tombow markers it took to watercolor those leaves.  My desk is now a mess.  Just like my yard is a mess with real leaves.  

Snow Much Love

In no way am I rushing it to be winter with this card.  I am pleased it is going to be in the 70s this week. 

However, I needed to officially get going on Christmas cards.  This card uses the digital image of "Snow Much Love" from Sassy Cheryl.  I printed it onto X-Press It cardstock and colored with Copic markers. 

The sentiment is from A Jillian Vance Design.  A few little sequins put the finishing touches on this one-layer card.

Owl with Books

Just getting around to sharing this card I made using an image from a Dover Coloring Page online.  It was fun to color with my Copics.  A little Glossy Accents on his spectacles.

Wicked Kisses

Wicked that the weekend is over already, isn't it?

If you'd like to read about this card, it is featured on the A Jillian Vance Design blog today. 

Thanks for flying by my blog today!

Peek-a-Boo Spider

Just the cutest Halloween digital image ever..."Peek-a-Boo Spider" from Sassy Cheryl's.   Printed on X-Press It cardstock and colored with Copic markers.  You know how I roll.

Thanks for stopping by the blog today.  I do appreciate your visit. 

Pumpkin Hugs

This card features the digital image "Maddie's and Her Prize Pumpkin" from Sassy Cheryl's.  Just as sweet as can be.

I printed the image onto X-Press It cardstock and colored with Copic markers.  I added the sentiment from a Michael's $1 stamp.  The kraft strip along the side was stamped with a Penny Black background stamp using Memento Desert Sand.

A couple sequins complete the details of this card.

Thanks for stopping by my blog.  Enjoy fall!

Frank is Back!

Some Copics, some Prismacolor pencils and the A Jillian Vance Design stamp set "Frank N Candy".  That's all you need to make this cute card.

Read all about it today on the AJVD blog!

Candy Corn Cat

I'm thinking it is time for me to go to the store and get some candy corn.  That's what this card makes me want to do. 

You can read all about this card over on the A Jillian Vance Design blog today.  Go there first, then go buy your candy corn.

Thanks for dropping by!

Reading is Fun if Done Right

Just playing around with the set  Kraftin Kimmie's "Smarty Pants", designed by Cheryl Grant.

LOVE the sentiment.  Isn't that the truth?!  Totally captures the essence of my day job, LOL.

Colored with Copics.  Some sponging of the circle with SeaShells Conch Shell and Peach Bellini.  Patterned paper from Little Yellow Bicycle. 

I'm liking the warmth of this card.

You're Kinda Nutty

I've noticed lots of squirrels in my backyard lately.  And so has Sloopy.  No way she'd send a card like that.  She barks like there is no tomorrow whenever she sees one,  LOL.

Make sure you visit the A Jillian Vance Design blog today to read all about this card.  It was made with the stamp set "Oh Nuts!".

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today!  Squirrels, get out of my yard!

Sloopy Thanks

Sloopy needed a thank you card.  This is the result.

Used some new toys on this one.  The dachshund is a stamp from Urban Stamps out of the UK.  It is called "Sausage Dog".  I bought it on Etsy.  The green patterned paper was cut from a rectangle stitched die from Simon Says Stamp.  And those pretty little sequins are from Doodlebug Design.  All fun finds this summer.

The only old thing on this card is the "Thanks" die cut.  It was a freebie at a convention from Taylored Expressions.

Thanks to you, for visiting my blog.

Three Yards and a Cloud of Dust

I had to do it!  I want many, many, many touchdowns this evening!  Let's pick up right where we left off in January!

The adorable image is by Sassy Cheryl's and it is called "Touchdown".  It can only be colored with Copic markers that are scarlet and gray.  No maise and blue.  No green and yellow.  No Nittany blue. 

X-Press It cardstock was used for this digital print.  Only the good stuff for my Buckeyes.  A fun sticker, and some enamel dots complete this card.

GO BUCKEYES!!!  Back-to-back!

Puddle Splashin' Froggies

Here's a card I made with Kraftin' Kimmie's "Rainy Day Fun" stamp set, illustrated by the great Cheryl Grant.

Image colored with Copic markers.  Card panel from Kaisercraft.  Little bit of Glossy Accents for the puddle.

Thanks so much for hopping by my blog today!

Countdown to Kickoff

Kickoff for the undisputed defending National Champions is just five days away.  If you just can't wait until then, you can go over to the A Jillian Vance Design blog to read about this awesome die set that all Buckeye fans should own.  It's called "Heart of Ohio".

Go Buckeyes!!!

Mermaid on the Shore

Summer is over for me, but not this mermaid.  If you find yourself trying to soak up the last bit of summer, make sure you go to the A Jillian Vance Design blog today to read about this card. 

Yikes!  Here comes fall now! 

Mermaid in the Waves

Mermaids have it good, don't they?  They are at the beach 24/7.   As summer quickly comes to a close, I'm already missing it.  Definitely my favorite season for sure.

Today on the A Jillian Vance Design blog, this card is being featured.  It was made with the "Seas the Day" stamp set by Whimsie Doodles. 

That's what I'm trying to do now.  "Seas the Day" and "Seas the Summer". 

Thanks for visiting my blog today!  I do appreciate it!

Smiling Crab

Yes, I still make cards.   I hope my little pause for the past couple of weeks didn't have you worried. 

Here's a card I made using the A Jillian Vance Design stamp set "Seas The Day" designed by Whimsie Doodles.  You can read all about the details of this card on today's AJVD blog post.  Go on over and check it out.

Have a great weekend.  My back is about as red as this crab's due to a little too much sun the other day in a pool.  Ouch!  Solarcaine is my best friend right now, LOL.

Color Block ChristMoose

I know you want to see another Christmas card in July, right?  If not, pretend you do, LOL.

This card is featured on the A Jillian Vance Design blog.  You moose go read about it because it uses the new AJVD "ChristMoose" stamp set.

No more for at least a month or two.  I promise. 

Lacrosse

Another card made in May. 

This card was made as a request to remember a young girl who lost her life way too early to asthma.  She was an avid lacrosse player and was very spirited in her school activities.  The digital image is from Sherri Baldy and was colored with Copic markers.

Still two more May cards, so stay tuned.  I'm only two months behind.

Lily of the Valley

Here's a card that I made in May that I am just now sharing.  I know, "bad blogger". 

I actually really like it.  It is a beautiful image from Northwoods, and though it looks really complicated it was quite easy to color with the artist drawn lines indicated where to shade. 

There's a couple of other cards from May that didn't get shared, so stay tuned.  None as good as this one though so it will be down hill from here, LOL.

So Sweet on You

I made this card last week, just for fun.  I'm just getting around to sharing it.  It was made using the stamp set "Freeze the Moment" from There She Goes.  Oh how I miss that company!  I'm fortunate I have some of their stamp sets...though I usually have in my mind that I'm not worthy of them and can't do them justice.  I think I did okay coloring the adorable little girl in Copics.  The rest of the design is a disappointment.  I can't do more than a simple layout to save the life of me.

Back again soon with more cards that I've made, but are still unshared.  Is that even a word?  Unshared?

ChristMoose

It's beginning to look a lot like ChristMoose.  LOL.  Since it's after the Fourth of July, cardmakers will start marking cards for the Christmas season.

This card is being featured on the A Jillian Vance Design blog today.  Go over and take a look and learn all about the new release "ChristMoose". 

Now, back to our regularly scheduled summer.

Fungi

Last week, I posted a card for the A Jillian Vance Design blog.   Truth be told, I wasn't pleased with it, but it had to do for the moment.  I had a chance to rework the card, and now, I'm liking it.

Using the mushroom image from AJVD's "Oh, Nuts", I stamped the image with Memento Tuxedo Black onto Hammermill Color Copy.  I made a mask, and then sponged a circle using a negative cut with a Nestabilities die.  Inks used include Distress Ink Tumbled Glass and Adirondack Lettuce.  I then removed the mask, and colored with Copic markers.  The sentiment, which cracks me up, is also from "Oh, Nuts".  It was stamped using Versafine Onyx Black ink.  A few white enamel dots complete the details for this card.

Hooray for do-overs! 

Oh, Snap!

Without going into details about the past week, I needed some coloring therapy.  This adorable digital image from Sassy Cheryl's, "Nimble Musicians of the Air" seemed to soothe my mind and soul. 

Colored with Copic markers on Hammermill Copy Paper.  A strip of Kaisercraft patterned paper is along the side.

Here's to a new week!  With much more creating, coloring, and health for all!

Sandman Shaker Card

A sandman on the beach.  Ingenious or crazy, I'm not sure. 

You can read all about this card on today's blog post for A Jillian Vance Design.  It was made with the awesome Sam E Snowman shaker die. 

And yes, that's real sand from my favorite beach.  Ah, the shores of North Carolina.  Take me there!

Get Well Balloon

Perhaps I should put this in an envelope and mail it to myself.  Two and a half weeks of bronchitis and I'm going nuts with it.  Hope to be on the mend soon.

This card was actually made at the request of my husband.  He needed a card for a long time friend.

The digital image is from Sassy Cheryl's and is called "Who Burst Your Balloon?".  I printed it onto X-Press It cardstock and colored it with Copic markers.  The sentiment is from Hero Arts and was stamped with Versafine Onyx Black.

Here's to health for all!

Another Snoopy Card

Another Snoopy card.  It's the result of some scraps, which is always fun to use.

I stamped Snoopy from Stampabilities with Versafine Onyx Black onto a circle panel. I covered Snoopy with masking film, and sponged Distress Ink Tumbled Glass for the sky. The ground was colored with Copic markers.

I framed the circle with a black circle, and placed onto a square card panel (sorry, it was a scrap---unknown source). I added three enamel dots, and stamped my sentiment from A Jillian Vance Design onto the card with Versafine Onyx Black.


Makes for a cute card, I think.  No sense throwing scraps away.

Thank You Snoopy

Somewhat a departure for me, but still fun.  This is a thank you card I made with Distress Inks.

I rubbed and smeared my Distress Ink Scattered Straw and Distress Ink Wild Honey ink pads onto a sheet of acetate.  I misted with water then smooched the acetate onto watercolor paper.  Once I liked the look, I set the paper aside to dry.

In the meantime, I stamped "Happy Snoopy" from Stampabilites with Versafine Onyx Black onto white cardstock and fussy cut.  I adhered Snoopy to my watercolor panel.  Then, I stamped the sentiment from A Jillian Vance Design with Versafine Onyx Black. 

Sometimes it is just fun to play and experiment.  That's what this card was all about, Charlie Brown.

Thanks for visiting my blog today!