SB - HO HO HO

Hey there, I'm back with my last Wonderful Wednesdays project...I've had a blast this month as Stamping Bella's Guest Designer!  Love, love, love their fun stamps!  I decided to go with a CAS (Clean and Simple) layout featuring the adorable Santa has a Prezzie.  Seriously cute, huh?

Santa was stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar white, colored with Copic markers, fussy cut then popped up on foam for a little extra dimension.  He was stamped a second time on the background panel so I wouldn't have to try to cut out all those curly cue details.  The yummy Lawn Fawn plaid is the perfect paper for Santa (I've never met a plaid I didn't like...ha)!

So, I have some exciting news to share.  Hubby and I are buying a new home!  It was kind of an unexpected purchase since we weren't house shopping!  LOL  It's actually at the end of the street that we've lived on for the last 20 years.  I'm excited to get a much bigger crafty space!  We sign tonight, get the keys tomorrow and I head to Ikea on Friday!  Gotta love that, huh?  *wink*  Since we'll be in limbo for a while, this will be my last post.  I'll be sure to pop in and share pictures of my new studio in the making.  Did I mention how excited I am???  Whoop whoop!  OMGosh...there's so much to do and so many decisions to make!

COPIC COLORING:
SKIN:  E11, E00, E0000, R30  BEARD, GROUND:  C3, C1, C00  SUIT:  R24, R22, R21, C3, C1, C00  BELT, SHOES:  C6, C4, C2, C0  BELT BUCKLE:  Y28, Y26, Y23  PRESENT:  G14, G12  BOW, SKY:  BG02, BG000, G12

Thanks for stopping by!


SUPPLIES:
STAMPS:  SB Santa has a Prezzie
PAPER:  Neenah (Solar White, Eclipse Black); Lawn Fawn Perfectly Plaid Christmas
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-Namics Homespun Stitched Lines; X-Acto Knife; glass cutting plate; scissors; Spectrum Noir Clear Overlay; Sakura Clear Glaze pen; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  Fussy cutting
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

HEY BUD

Hey there, I just got a bunch of the new Stamping Bella chicks.  Um, yeah, adorable!  *grin*

The image was stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White then colored with Copic markers.  I went with a super CAS layout using a Taylored Expressions Cloud border die.  I dug into my stash of Doodlebug Flower Box paper to complete the design.  Easy peasy!

COPIC COLORING:
CHICK:  Y17, Y15, Y11, Y00, YR02, YR00, YR0000  DAFFODIL:  Y17, Y15, Y11, Y00  LEAVES, GRASS:  YG25, YG03, YG21  POT:  R56, R46, R43  SNAIL:  YG25, YG03, YG21, E55, E53  DIRT:  E55, E53  SKY:  B00, BG70

Thanks for stopping by!


SUPPLIES:
STAMPS:  SB Budding Chick
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Doodlebug Design Inc Flower Box
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; TE Stitched Clouds; Spectrum Noir Clear Overlay; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

CAS363 - HAPPY MAIL

Hey there, happy Sunday!  Believe it or not...I have THREE cards for this week's CAS challenge, Won't You Call Me Sweetheart, to create a Valentine and include a heart.  Have you seen the super cute Stamping Bella Stuffies?  This is Harry...he's totally adorable!  This card also fits into this week's Bellarific Friday Love is in the Air challenge.

Harry was stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White then colored with Copic markers.  I'm in LOVE with My Favorite Things Mini Scallop Stax!  I just can't get enough of them!

COPIC COLORING:
BEAR, GROUND:  E57, E55, E53  NOSE:  C6, C4, C2, C0  HEART:  R24, R22, E21  ENVELOPE:  BV20, BG70

Thanks for stopping by, head to the CAS Forum to play along!


SUPPLIES:
STAMPS:  SB Harry the Stuffie Gets Happy Mail
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-Namics (Square Stax Set 1, Stitched Mini Scallop Square Stax); Sakura Clear Glaze pen; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

CAS355 - HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Hey there, today was a perfect (stormy) day to stay indoors and color!  Even better...my son and his girlfriend stopped by for a little visit!  That makes me a happy girl!  *grin*  Today's CAS challenge, Trim the Tree, is to use a tree image.  I took some liberties for the "tree" and used Savannah Has a Star from Stamping Bella.  Oh my, that dress was so fun to color!!!

She was stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White then colored with Copic Markers.  Clear Wink of Stella was used on the star, glass and ornaments.  A clear glaze pen was used on the glass and garland for a nice, subtle shine.  The fun layout is this week's Stamping Bella challenge.  

COPIC COLORING:
SKIN:  E11, E00, E0000, R30  HAIR, STAR, ORNAMENTS:  Y28, Y26, Y23, Y21  DRESS:  YG67, YG63, YG61 GARLAND, CIRCLE PANEL:  R29, R24, R20  BELT, HEADBAND, GROUND:  E57, E55, E53  BEVERAGE:  Y26, Y23, Y21

Thanks for stopping by...head to the SCS CAS Forum to play along!


SUPPLIES:
STAMPS:  SB Uptown Girl Savannah Has a Star
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; MFT DIE-NAMICS Blueprints 24; Doodlebug Design Inc Beetle Black Sprinkles; Clear Wink of Stella pen; Sakura Clear Glaze pen; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

CAS352 - SHINE BRIGHT

Hey there, it's time for this week's CAS, Christmas Critters, challenge at Splitcoaststampers.  I've been dying to color Nacho-deer from Stamping Bella...too dang cute!  I totally CASED this layout from MFT's Stephanie Klauck.  I changed the image, sentiment and pattern paper.

The image was stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White then colored with Copic markers.  A clear glaze pen was used on the ornament and the dog's eyes for a subtle shine.  The nose has a couple coats of clear Wink of Stella then a nice glob of Glossy Accents for added dimension.  I just LOVE the new sentiments from My Favorite Things...just perfect for this image!

COPIC COLORING:
DOG:  E57, E55, E53, E51, E50  EARS:  R30, E53, E51, E50  ANTLERS:  E59, E57, E55  NOSE:  R27, R24, R22  ORNAMENT:  R27, R24, R22, G46, G43, G40, Y28, Y26, Y23  GROUND:  E59, E57, E55, E53  HOLLY:  G46, G43, G40, R24

Today's project fits into the Bellerific challenge, Holiday Wishes.  *mwah to da sistah who brings us such cute images*

Thanks for stopping by...head to SCS's CAS forum to play along!


SUPPLIES:
STAMPS:  SB Nacho-deer
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Doodlebug Design Inc; Best Creation Inc Red Glitter cardstock
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES: Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-Namics Homespun Stitch Lines; Sakura Clear Glaze pen; Clear Wink of Stella pen; Glossy Accents; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Thin Foam Squares; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

CAS350 - LITTLE SOLDERS

Hey there, it's a fun CAS challenge this week...we're supposed to create a project that reminds us of Grandma's house.  I was going through my stamps when I came across this Stamping Bella image.  It totally took me back to when I was little!  My Grandma (pretty sure I get my craftiness from her), used to love to make Christmas ornaments.  One year she made little soldiers!  This is the perfect stamp for the challenge!  *grin*

The soldiers were stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White then colored with Copic markers.  The panel was die cut with a My Favorite Things edge die...love!  The gold panel was created with Copic markers, as was the poinsettia.  Prills were used for the flower center, and instead of bringing in more colors, I opted to color the flower's leaves black instead of the typical green.  I'm not sure if I love it, but I don't hate it either.

This card fits into the following challenges:

ADDICTED TO STAMPS ~ #169 Clean and Simple
MUSE:  CHRISTMAS VISIONS ~ ChristmasVisions 27 (inspired by colors)
TIME OUT CHALLENGES ~ #43 Christmas

COPIC COLORING: 
SKIN:  E11, E00, E0000, R30  BEARDS:  C1  UNIFORMS:  R56, R46, R43, C7, C5, C3, Y28, Y26, Y23, C1  GROUND:  C1, C00  GOLD PANEL:  Y28, Y26, Y23  POINSETTIA:  R56, R46, R43, C7, C5, C3

Thanks for stopping by, and head to the CAS forum to play along! 


SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  SB Christmas Soldiers
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black 
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-Namics Stitched Basic Edges; Magnolia Doohickey Dies Poinsettia; Susan's Garden Tool Kit; Prills (A Penny Saved, Heart of Gold); Crafter's Choice The Ultimate glue; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

CAS335 - TAKE A SELFIE

Hey there, I'm back with this week's CAS challenge.  Misti wanted us to do something beachy.  Stamping Bella's Uptown Girls Samantha and Sierra Take a Selfie is perfect for a beach scene!  The fun layout is Freshly Made Sketch #196.

The girls were stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White then colored with Copic markers.  *confession time*  I knew I was going to use the Polaroid die cut so I didn't waste a whole lot of time coloring underneath...I wanted to spend my time coloring the beach scene instead.  The flower completes the card and ties it all together...and, BTW, I'm in love with the Mini Prills!  They come in tons of colors and make the perfect flower centers!

COPIC COLORING:
SKIN:  E11, E00, E0000, R30  HAIR:  E25, E23, E21 & Y19, Y15, Y02  SUNGLASSES:  C6, C4, C2, RV02. FLOWER:  R85, R83, RV02, R81  SWIMSUITS:  B95, B93, B91, YG63, YG25, YG03 & R85, R83, RV02, R81, YR24, YR21, YR20  DRINKS:  B95, B93, B91, YR24, YR21, YR20, BG70 & Y19, Y15, Y02, BG70  PHONE:  R85, R83, RV02, R81  SAND:  E33, E31, E30  OCEAN:  B45, B41, B00  SKY:  BG70

Thanks for stopping by!


SUPPLIES:
STAMPS:  SB Uptown Girls Samantha and Sierra Take a Selfie
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-Namics (Blueprints 23, Precious Polaroid, Flower &Leaf Trio); Stamp-a-ma-jig; Sakura Clear Glaze pen; Susan's Garden Tool Kit; Orange Juice Mini Prills; Crafter's Pick The Ultimate; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Thin Foam Squares; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:   A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

CAS334 - YEAR OF INCREDIBLENESS

Hey there, Happy Monday?  LOL  So, I'm popping in with some happy news!  I was selected to be on Splitcoaststampers (SCS) Clean and Simple (CAS) Design Team!  I've been wanting to get back into crafting and what better way to do it than to have a deadline!  *grin*

I'm actually combining challenges today.  The first is Kathy's CAS, Summer Treat, challenge to use food or drink in a project.  Yummy birthday cake...check!  My SCS friend, Misti Oblander (aka Scraperwannabe), is being honored as this week's SCS Featured Stamper!  Congrats, Misti!  She has an amazing gallery and it's no wonder she was selected!  I combed Misti's gallery and finally selected this beauty to CASE.  I loved her layout and the texture from the simple score lines, so I kept those things and tweaked them a little.  I made a frame around the outside with score lines and changed the image/sentiment.

COPIC COLORING:
BUNNY:  E55, E53, E51, RV34, R81  DRESS:  YR09, YR07, YR15, YR31, R56, RV34, R81  CANDLE:  R56, RV34, R81, YR09, YR07, YR15, YR31  CAKE:  E57, E55, E53, E51  FROSTING:  R56, RV34, R81  SPRINKLES:  YR09, YR07, YR15, YR31  SHADOW:  E55, E53, E51

Thanks for stopping by! 


SUPPLIES:
STAMPS:  SB Happy Birthday Hoppy Poppy
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black ACCESSORIES:  Scor-Pal; Sakura Clear Glaze pen; ribbon from my stash; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Foam Squares; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

EAT MY DUST!

Hey there, happy Bellarific Friday to ya!  This week we had an amazing photo to use as inspiration and since fall is my all time favorite season, I loved it!  As I looked at the photo trying to decide what I wanted to make, I started thinking about the drives hubby and I take just to look at the fall foliage.  Then I focused on the tire swing.  Tire...drive...see where I'm going here?  Meet "Senior"-ita Dolores!  Isn't she a hoot!?!  Dolores jumped on the ol' scooter and away she went for a drive just to admire all the fall colors!

Dolores was stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White, colored with Copic markers, fussy cut then popped up on foam.  The oranges weren't quite dark enough, so I added some additional shading with a couple T markers...did you know you could deepen your shadows that way?  Love my Ts, even though I don't break them out very much.  The headlight and goggles both have Sakura Clear Glaze on them for a nice, subtle shine.  Oh, and that cool CAS layout is Sweet Sunday Sketch #240.

COPIC COLORING: 
SKIN:  E11, E000, E0000, R30  HAIR, TIRES:  C6, C4, C2, C0  SCOOTER:  YR18, YR04, YR02, T3, T1, YG03, YG21, YG00  HEADLIGHT:  BG72, BG70  HELMET:  YR18, YR04, YR02, T3, T1  GOGGLES:  YG03, YG21, YG00, BG72, BG70  PANTS:  YG67, YG63, YG61  SHIRT:  YG03, YG21, YG00  SWEATER:  YG67, YG63, YG61, YG03, YG21, YG00

Thanks for stopping by! 


Hope you can join in for next week's Bellariffic Fridays Sketch challenge!  Email your card to Em by Thursday, October 23, to be included on Bloggabella...you could win some Bella Bucks, but you have to use a current stamp!  I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with! 



SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  SB "Senior"-ita Dolores
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Doodlebug Designs Inc Flower Box; Best Creation Inc Autumn Glitter card stock
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black 
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-namics Stitched Circle Stax; scissors; glass cutting plate; X-Acto knife; Sakura Clear Glaze pen; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  Fussy cutting
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  5 1/4" x 5 1/4"

WARM WINTER WISHES

Hey there, happy Bellariffic Friday to ya!  OK, you got me...it's Saturday...I had a super busy day yesterday, so I didn't get around to posting my card.  Better late than never, right!?!  *grin*  Have you had a chance to check out the new Stamping Bella store/blog?  O...M...G...it's AWESOME!  I absolutely LOVE everything about it!  It's super easy to navigate, the check out process was a snap, but the best part...the distribution center was relocated to the United States making shipping even more affordable!  Can I hear a whoop?  While you're over there drooling all over the new release, give Em some much deserved luv for all her hard work!  As Em would say, *mwah* to da sistahs that share the love!  LOL!

Now onto my card...I've been dying to color Uptown Girl Quinn and Her Boots!  She's beautiful and colored up much faster than I thought she would!  Quinn was stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White then colored with Copic markers.  In order for her scarf to wave in the wind, she was cut out using the Out-of-the-box technique.  The snowflake and Sparklet were colored to match Quinn's outfit then popped up on foam.  I'm kinda bummed...the pattern paper didn't photograph all that great.  Part of the plaid and some of the snowflakes are actually purple...they came out more blue than purple in the photos.  Note sure why, but it is what it is.  Am I right?  Last but not least, Quinn's shadow in the snow was highlighted with a Wink of Stella pen for a nice, subtle shimmer.

COPIC COLORING: 
SKIN:  E11, E000, E0000, R30  HAIR:  E57, E55, E53  JACKET, BOOTS:  W6, W4, W2, W0  HAT, SCARF, SKIRT, SNOWFLAKE:  BG72, BG70, V17, V15, V12  SHADOW:    SKY:  BG70

Hope you can join in for next week's Bellariffic Fridays Inspiration challenge...interpret the photo any way you like.  Email your card to Em by Thursday, October 16, to be included on Bloggabella...you could win some Bella Bucks, but you have to use a current stamp!  I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with!  GORGEOUS fall colors, just sayin'...



Thanks for stopping by! 


SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  SB Uptown Quinn and Her Boots
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic;  Doodlebug Designs Inc Frosty Friends
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black 
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Let it Snowflake; KaiserCraft Silver Sparklet (colored with W4); slide cutter; scissors; Clear Wink of Stella pen; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Thin 3D Foam Squares; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  Out-of-the-box
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

PLAID CHRISTMAS

Hey there, it's time for another Bellariffic Friday challenge!  This week was an awesome sketch...talk about an easy peasy, no brainer layout!  LOVE!  Bronte and Bella (Mo's Challenge Blog) has a Clean & Simple challenge going on right now.  Uh, perfect!  *grin*

I used Hannah with Wreath by Mo Manning and had a blast coloring her!  Did you know she's on sale right now at Stamping Bella?  Yeppers...both her and Henry with Wreath are on sale.  I'm sure I'll be making something with him very soon!  Hannah was stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White, colored with Copics then popped up on foam.

COPIC COLORING: 
SKIN:  E11, E000, E0000, R30  LIPS:  R30  HAIR:  E57, E55, E53, E51  JACKET, HAT, MITTENS:  BG75, BG72, BG70, R56, R46, R43  WREATH:  G29, YG67, YG63, YG61, YG01, YG11  BERRIES, BOW:  R56, R46, R43

Hope you can join in for next week's Bellariffic Fridays 1, 2, 3 challenge...use 1 image, 2 embellishments and 3 papers.  Email your card to Em by Thursday, October 02, to be included on Bloggabella...you could win some Bella Bucks, but you have to use a current stamp!  I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

Thanks for stopping by! 


SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  SB Hannah with Wreath by Mo Manning
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic; Graphic 45 Good Ol' Sport Collection
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black 
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-namics (Blueprints 15, Pierced Circle Stax); scissors; KaiserCraft Silver Rhinestones (colored with R46); SU Dimensionals; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  Out-of-the-Box with a die
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

TIME TO RELAX...

Hey there, happy Bellariffic Friday to you!  I've had a horrible week so I'm thinking Uptown Girl Reilly Needs to Relax, from Stamping Bella, has the right idea!  I may just kick back and open up a bottle of wine...right after I get my craft on with the girls at Memories of Time!  *grin*

This week's challenge was an inspiration photo.  I was inspired by the spots on the giraffe and the color palette.  Reilly Needs to Relax was the perfect image for both!  She was stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah card stock then colored with Copic markers.  I kept the layout easy peasy but wished I could have squeezed in the awesome sentiment that comes with the set.  Oh well...next time!

COPIC COLORING: 
SKIN:  E11, E00, E0000  SHOES:  E79, E77, E74  CHAIR:  E79, E77, E74, E71, E70  GLASS:  E70, E00, E0000  WINE BOTTLE AND GROUND:  E71, E70

Hope you can join in for next week's Bellariffic Fridays Sketch challenge.  Email your card to Em by Thursday, September 25, to be included on Bloggabella...you could win some Bella Bucks, but you have to use a current stamp!  I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with!



Thanks for stopping by! 


SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  Uptown Girl Reilly Needs to Relax
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic 
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black 
ACCESSORIES:  Doodlebug Design Inc Beetle Black Sprinkles; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  5 1/4" x 5 1/4"

CONGRATS!

Hey there, I finally had some time to color and couldn't wait to play along in Stamping Bella's sketch challenge!  I used Uptown Girl Brynn has a Baby Shower.  Isn't she GORGEOUS?!?

Brynn was stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White then colored with Copic markers.  I'm not going to lie...it felt really good to pick up my markers again!  The frame and flag banner are both My Favorite Things Die-namics.  The dies teamed up with SB's awesome layout made for an easy peasy card!

COPIC COLORING:
SKIN:  E11, E00, E0000, R30  HAIR:  E37, E34, E31  DRESS:  BG32, BG10, BG70  SHOES:  BG32, BG10, BG70  ONESIE:  G24, YG03, G20, R30  CUPCAKE:  B93, B91, B60, E37, E34, E31, R30  TEDDY BEAR:  E37, E34, E31, R30  GIFTS:  BG32, BG10, BG70, B93, B91, B60, G24, YG03, G20, Y18, Y11, Y00. GROUND:  E34, E31

Hope you can join in for next week's Bellariffic Fridays Inspiration challenge.  Email your card to Em by Thursday, September 18, to be included on Bloggabella...you could win some Bella Bucks, but you have to use a current stamp!  I know what stamp I'm going to use...do you?  I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with!



Thanks for stopping by! 


SUPPLIES:
STAMPS:  SB Uptown Girl Brynn has a Baby Shower
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Bazzill; Doodlebug Design Inc. Snips & Snails
INK: Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-namics (Rectangle Frames, Page Banner Strip); scissors; Stamp-a-ma-jig; Zig 2-way Glue pen; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Thin 3D Foam Squares; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

SUMMER FUN

Hey there, are you ready for this week's Stamping Bella challenge project?  It was an Inspiration Theme where I pulled the colors tan and yellow and came up with this summery card using Uptown Girl Sandy and her Sombrero.  Even though I live on the Oregon Coast, this is NOT something you would see someone wear walking up and down our beaches!  Even in the summer people are fully dressed including hats and jackets!  *snort*

Sandy was stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White, colored with Copic markers then fussy cut using a combination of an Ex-Acto knife/glass cutting plate and scissors.  Her sun glasses and cocktail have Sakura Clear Glaze on them for a nice, subtle shine.  The sky was sponged with Summer Sky and the smallest cloud in the Die-Namics Jumbo Cloud STAX.  The beach and waves were layered then Sandy was popped up on foam.  I used this week's Sweet Sunday Sketch, #209, for the layout.

COPIC COLORING: 
SKIN:  E11, E01, E000, R30, BV20  HAIR:  E57, E55, E53, E51  SUN GLASSES:  C6, C4, C2, C0  BIKINI:  E35, E33, E30  HAT, THONGS, SUN:  Y38, Y11, Y00  BAG:  E35, E33, E30, Y38, Y11, Y00  COCKTAIL:  C1, C00, BG70, Y00  SHADOW:  E35, E30

Next week's Bellariffic Fridays challenge is a Sketch challenge.  Email your card to Em by Thursday, March 13, to be included on Bloggabella...you could win some Bella Bucks, but you have to use a current stamp!  Pretty sure I know which direction I'm leaning for this one...I just need to sit down and work it out!  I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with!



Thanks for stopping by! 


SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  SB Uptown Girl Sandy and her Sombrero
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic 
INK:  Copic markers; Memento (Tuxedo Black, Summer Sky)
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix (Big Shot, embossing folder); MFT Die-namics (Making Waves, Sunshine, Jumbo Cloud STAX); sponge; Ex-Acto knife; glass cutting plate; scissors; Sakura Clear Glaze pen; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Thin 3D Foam Squares; Zig 2-Way Glue pen; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  Fussy cutting
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

LOVE BEGINS IN A MOMENT

Hey there, I'm popping in with this week's Stamping Bella sketch challenge.  I love a good sketch, don't you?  I used Jack and Ginger by Mo Manning...aren't they absolutely precious?  As sweet as they are, the sentiment that comes with this set and is stamped on the inside is even better!  "Love begins in a moment, grows over time, and lasts for eternity. ~author unknown".  Awesome, right!?!

Jack and Ginger were stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White before being colored with Copic markers.  Ginger's skirt was paper pieced and also colored with Copics.  A die cut cloud completes the sketch.  This also fits in the Simon Says Stamp Love Fest Challenge, Die Crazy, over at Splitcoaststampers.

COPIC COLORING: SKIN:  E11, E01, E000, R30, BV20  HAIR:  W3, W00, 0  HIS PANTS, HER SWEATER:  W3, W1, W00  JACKET:  W6, W4, W2, W0  SHIRT, HAT, PURSE:  R08, R05, R02  SKIRT:  R08, R02, W00  SHOES:  W6, W4, W2, W0, W3, W1, W00  GROUND:  W3, W1, W00  SKY:  R0000  CLOUD:  R0000, 0

Next week is inspiration over at the Bellariffic Fridays challenge.  Email your card to Em by Thursday, March 6, to be included on Bloggabella...you could win some Bella Bucks, but you have to use a current stamp!  I've got a couple images in mind...not sure which I will go with.  I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

Thanks for stopping by! 


SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  SB Jack and Ginger by Mo Manning
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic; Echo Park Paper Co Head Over Heels collection
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black 
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; TE Taylored Dies (Cloud Duo); Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L Thin 3D Foam Squares; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  Paper Piecing
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")