TAYLORED EXPRESSIONS 10TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION!

Hey there, life is still crazy busy while we're in the middle of remodeling our new home.  We are slowly making progress, but my hubby and I sure wish it were over with already!  I keep reminding myself, and him, that it will totally be worth it in the end.  I'm happy to report, my friend helped me come up with a layout for my new, crafty space; now I patiently wait for a sale at IKEA.  I'll post some pictures later as it starts to come together.

Enough about all that though...back to the real reason you are here.  Some of you might remember that I was a designer for Taylored Expressions several years back, before taking a break from paper crafting for the last few years.  Anyway, I was really excited to be invited to help celebrate TE's 10th Birthday!  Can you believe TE is 10 already?  Where has the time gone?  Almost 40 of TE's designers, both past and present, are joining together to wish TE another successful 10 years!  To kick off this birthday bash, head on over to the TE blog for the complete list of participating designers and to hop along with us!

For my projects today, I'm highlighting some fun, previously released birthday goodies.  Could that lion be any cuter?  I mean seriously!!!  He was stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White then colored with Copic markers.  I couldn't resist trying my hand at a Shadow Box card (Jennifer McGuire shared a how-to video a while back).  The circle for the card front was the cut out for the inside window.  Squeezed Lemonade and Fossilized Amber Distress Oxide inks were sponged to create the sun rays using TE Here Comes the Sun stencil.  A retired TE stamp set was used for the sentiment then the lion was popped up on foam.

Here's the inside.  The cloudy sky was sponged with Salty Ocean Distress Oxide ink and TE Set the Scene Clouds stencil before the card base was assembled.  The flower/flower pot, Bloom Where You're Planted, was die cut from white card stock then colored with the same Copic markers as the card front.  Both sizes of the Little Bits clouds were adhered to the inside and outside of the window frame for a little extra interest.  The Wish Big sentiment, from Mane Event stamp/die combo, was stamped onto the colored flower pot to complete the card.

Here's the side view showing the dimension.  What a fun layout!  I'll definitely be doing more cards like this...you know, when I start paper crafting again!

COPIC COLORING: 
LION:  Y28, Y26, Y02  LION'S NOSE, EARS:  Y02, R20  BIRTHDAY HAT:  R27, R24, R22, R20, G28, G24, G21, G20  FLOWERS:  R27, R24, R22, R20, G24, G21, G20, Y02  INSIDE:  Y28, Y26, Y02, R27, R24, R22, R20, G28, G24, G21, G20

SUPPLIES: 

STAMPS: TE Mane Event (stamp & die combo), From Me to You (retired)

PAPER: 110 lb Neenah Solar White (card base), 80 lb Neenah Solar White (lion), 80 lb Neenah Eclipse Black

INK: Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black; TH Distress Oxide (Squeezed Lemonade, Fossilized Amber, Salty Ocean)

ACCESSORIES: Big Shot; Scor-Pal; TH Stamp Platform; TE Dies (Mane Event (stamp & die combo), Bloom Where You're Planted, Little Bits Sun & Clouds); Nestabilities Circle dies; TE Stencils (Here Comes the Sun, Set the Scene Clounds); Scor-Tape; Scrapbook Adhesives 3D Foam Squares; scissors; Mono Sand Eraser; Art Glitter glue; ATG gun

TECHNIQUE(S): Shadow Box card

SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

I had so much fun coloring the lion, and my stuff was already out...sooo, I couldn't resist making another birthday card.  It was actually perfect timing because a lady that is very important to my husband is turning 80, so this card is for her.  He said he wanted a yellow rose (my favorite), so I was able to use the same colors as the first card.  I think my jaw hit the floor when I was going through the TE store and came across the Big Blooms flowers.  I mean, just WOW!  Of course, I had to get all of them, right!?!  LOL  Well, all but the hollyhocks...they were on back order at the time.  I did notice they were back in stock, so I might just have to get that one too!  Anyway, the rose was stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar white, masked so the leaves could be stamped with the appearance of being below the flower then colored with Copic markers.  The Sending Script die was cut from white card stock three times and once in black for the top layer.  The Birthday Wishes sentiment, from the coordinating Sending Sunshine stamp set, was stamped on white card stock, cut into a skinny banner then popped up on foam.  A few black rhinestones complete this easy-peasy card!

COPIC COLORING: 

ROSE:  Y28, Y26, Y02  LEAVES:  G28, G24, G21, G20

SUPPLIES: 

STAMPS: TE Big Blooms - Rose, Sending Sunshine

PAPER: 110 lb Neenah Solar White (card base), 80 lb Neenah Solar White (lion), 80 lb Neenah Eclipse Black

INK: Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black 

ACCESSORIES: Big Shot; Scor-Pal; TH Stamp platform; MISTI Creative Corners; TE Sending Script die; KaiserCraft Black Rhinestones; Post-it Removable Labeling Tape; Scrapbook Adhesives 3D Foam Squares; scissors; Mono Sand Eraser; Art Glitter glue; ATG gun

TECHNIQUE(S): Masking
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

At the heart of Taylored Expressions is a mission to share joy through the gift of handmade cards.  As part of their 10th birthday, TE is continuing that mission with the launch of a special Share Joy campaign focused on providing birthday cards to those in nursing homes, and assisted-living facilities, across the U.S.  To make as deep an impact as possible, TE is inviting card makers everywhere to join the campaign.  Will you join us?  Find out how to participate by viewing their Share Joy page. 

Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy the rest of the hop! 

BIRTHDAY FLYBY

Hey there, so, did you notice I disappeared for a while?  I think I shared in my last post (over a year ago) that we bought a new house.  Hubby and I remodeled it until it was ready to move in, moved, remodeled the old house and now we are working on the new house again.  Sooo needless to say, it's been a super busy year with absolutely no time to color.  To be honest, I wasn't even sure if I could remember how to get into my blog let alone create a post.  Sheesh...getting old!  LOL

Anyway, here's a shout out to one of my blog followers, Julie S.  She emailed me last month asking if everything was going well in my life and to say she misses seeing my creations.  It was very touching and, Julie, I appreciate your emails more than you know.  Julie gave me the much needed kick in the hiney to get back to my favorite hobby...paper crafting!  So here I am, dipping my toes back into the kiddie pool, with Kathy Racoosin's 30-day coloring challenge.  I haven't participated every day, but at least I'm coloring again!  *grin*  If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, I've been posting updates as I go.

Now, onto the card...my aunt's birthday is next weekend, so I decided to make her a special card.  The adorable dragons were stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White then colored with Copic markers.  I used the current MFT Color Challenge as inspiration...I'm so rusty, it seemed like a great starting point!  For the slider element, I actually cut three dragons and glued/stacked them for extra stability.  In hindsight, I think I should have stopped at two.  He's kind of heavy and doesn't slide as easily as he should.  Oh well, pretty sure my aunt will love him anyway!  I also used the cupcake from Happy Hippo to put in the dragon's arms.  I used MFT stencils and Clarity brushes for the sun and clouds.  Although I like the brushes, I think I prefer sponging...but that's just me.  *confession time*  After the card front was assembled, I noticed a fingerprint above the sentiment.  *sigh*  There was no way I was going to start over, so, out came the Flat Bottom Cloud dies!  I inked up the bottoms of them then popped them up on foam.  Problem solved!  Clear glaze pen was used on the cherry, and a clear sparkle pen was used on the dragon's wings, the frosting part of the cupcake and also on the tops of the clouds.  You can't see it in the pictures, but it was the perfect touch!

Here's the inside...I decided to color another of the dragons and masked his little face before stamping the balloons from Beary Special Birthday.  I added sparkle pen to his wings, balloons and the sentiment die cut before putting clear glaze pen on the balloons.

COPIC COLORING: 
DRAGON'S BODY, EARS, WINGS:  R37, R35, R32  DRAGON'S TUMMY, NAILS, HORNS, SPINES:  R32, R30  CUPCAKE:  YR16, YR12, YR00, Y02, Y0000  CHERRY:  R37, R35  BALLOONS:  YR16, YR12, Y02, Y0000, B12, B00  GROUND:  C3, C1  CELEBRATE DIE CUT:  YR16, YR12

THIS PROJECT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING CHALLENGES: 
MFT THE BIRTHDAY PROJECT ~ Celebrate Good Times (it just said to incorporate the word "celebrate" into our card design; mine is on the inside panel...hope that's OK)
MFT COLOR CHALLENGE ~ #85
THE DAILY MARKER ~ 30-day Color Challenge

Well, I guess that's it...I hope I didn't forget anything.  Thanks for stopping by!




SUPPLIES:
STAMPS:  MFT Birdie Brown (Magical Dragons, Beary Special Birthday, Happy Hippos)
PAPER:   Neenah Solar White 
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black; Ranger Distress Ink (Tumbled Glass, Mustard Seed) 
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot, Spellbinders Prizm, MFT Die-namics (Magical Dragons, Hit the Slopes, Flat Bottom Cloud, Stitched Rectangle STAXS); PB Celebrations Creative Dies; TE Cloud Border; MFT Mix-ables Stencil (Radiating Rays, Mini Cloud Edges); Clarity Brushes; MISTI; MFT Spin & Slide Discs; scissors; Sakura Clear Glaze pen; Spectrum Noir Crystal Clear Sparkle pen; Zig 2-way Glue Pen; Inkssentials Glossy Accents; Scotch Permanent Mounting Tape; ATG tape
TECHNIQUE(S):  Slider card; masking
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

CAS374 - COUNTING DOWN

Hey there, this week's CAS challenge, Let the Background Talk, is all about open space with a burst of color.  I decided to break out My Favorite Thing's Out of This World stamp set and create a sponged galaxy background.

On a 4.25" square piece of Neenah Solar White, I sponged Memento Pear Tart towards the corner.  From there, Summer Sky, Danube Blue, Paris Dusk and finally Tuxedo Black was sponged onto the background panel.  When it was done, a paint brush was used to speckle water drops onto the panel.  Then white acrylic paint was thinned down with water, speckled and set aside to dry.  While it was drying, the spaceship was stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White, cut out with the coordinating die then colored with Copic markers.  A clear glaze pen was used for a nice, subtle shine on the window.  The medium sized circle frame was used to create the track for the spinner card.  So much fun!

COPIC COLORING:
SPACESHIP:  T6, T4, T2, T0, B45, B41  ALIEN:  YG03, YG01, YG0000  WINDOW:  B00, BG70

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


SUPPLIES:
STAMPS:  MFT Out of This World
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Bazzill
INK:  Copic markers; Memento (Tuxedo Black, Pear Tart, Summer Sky, Danube Blue, Paris Dusk)
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-Namics (Out of This World, Pierced Circle Frames); Ranger Mini Blending Tool; sponges; Diana Wakley Media Heavy Body White Acrylic Paint; paint brush; Mini Mister; 3/4" circle punch; penny; Spectrum Noir Clear Overlay; Sakura Clear Glaze pen; The Ultimate glue; Art Glitter glue; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Foam Squares; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  Spinner card, sponging
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

CAS363 - HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Hey there, happy Sunday!  Just popping in for this week's CAS challenge.  This time it's all about birthdays!

The lilac is a Susan's Garden die.  Love how realistic the flowers are!  The sentiment was embossed on vellum and attached to the back of the MFT frame.  The ladybug was made with Viva Perlen-Pens...so fun!

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


SUPPLIES:
STAMPS:  MFT Gumball Greetings
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Bazzill (Boysenberry Delight, Grape Delight, Heidi, Milkshake); Bella Blvd Sweet Sweet Spring; acetate
INK:  Memento Rich Cocoa; VersaMark
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Stitched Mini Scallop Rectangle Stax, Rectangle Frames); Elizabeth Craft Designs Susan's Garden (Garden Notes Lilac die, tool kit); Violet PanPastel; sponge; Viva Decor Perlen-Pen  (Red, Black); EK Tools Powder Tool;  Ranger Super Fine Detail Clear Embossing Powder; Crafter's Pick The Ultimate glue; Art Glitter glue; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Thin Foam Squares; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  Embossing; 3D flowers
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

CAS367 - HOPPY BIRTHDAY

Hey there, just popping in with a project for Julie's CAS challenge, Outside the Box, to have an element extend off the card base.  I decided to extend a small twine bow.  

This adorable little bunny was stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White, colored with Copic markers, fussy cut then popped up on foam.  Her eyes have clear glaze for a subtle shine.  The die cuts are from My Favorite Things and the little bow completes the card.

COPIC COLORING:
SKIN:  E11, E00, E0000, R30  HAIR:  E35, E33, E30  MOUTH:  R30, E0000  TONGUE:  R30  BUNNY SUIT:  R85, R83, R81, C0  SHOES: C0

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


SUPPLIES:
STAMPS:  C.C. Designs (Bunny Twila, Hopped Up)
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Echo Park Easter
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-Namics (Stitched Scallop Edges, Jumbo Peek-a-boo Circle Window); scissors; X-Acto Knife; glass cutting plate; Stamp-a-ma-jig; The Twine Strawberry; small flower punch; KaiserCraft rhinestone; Sakura Clear Glaze pen; SU Dimensionals; Art Glitter glue; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  Fussy cutting
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

CAS362 - SOMEBUNNY

Hey there, it's time for SCS's CAS challenge, A Purple Celebration.  Carla is challenging us to create a birthday themed project using shades of purple.  I broke out my Birdie Brown Somebunny set from My Favorite Things.  These little bunnies are adorable!  Just sayin'...

The images were stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White then colored with Copic markers.  This first one was fussy cut and the tip of a Q-tip was used for her tail.

How cute is this little flower cart!?!  I love the bunny hanging upside down...way too fun! 

COPIC COLORING:
BUNNIES:  W3, W1, W00, 0  DRESSES, FLOWERS, WHEELS:  V17, V15, V12  COLLARS, POCKETS, FLOWERS:  V04, V01, V000  LEAVES:  YG67, YG03  WAGON:  E57, E55, E53  CLOUDS:  W1, W00, 0  SKY:  BG70

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


SUPPLIES:
STAMPS:  MFT Somebunny
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Bazzill
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-Namics (Blueprints 24, Precious Polaroids); scissors; Q-tip; Doodlebug Design Inc Lily White Sprinkles; Art Glitter glue; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  Fussy cutting
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

CAS361 - HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Hey there, happy Sunday!  I combined challenges and made my aunt a birthday card.  I hope if I get it in the mail on Monday, she will have it in time for her birthday!  Nothing like waiting until the last minute, huh?  The first challenge is My Favorite Things Color Challenge #37.  I wasn't really sure about the color combo, but in the end it grew on me!  The second is the CAS challenge at SCS to use a sweet treat on our project.  MFT's Birdie Brown Sweet Birthday Wishes was the perfect choice!

This cutie pie was stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White, colored with Copic markers, fussy cut then popped up on foam.  The die cut panel is MFT Blueprints 24.  Simple sponging makes this super easy peasy!

COPIC COLORING:
SKIN:  E11, E00, E0000, R30  HAIR, CUPCAKE:  E25, E23, E21  DRESS, SHOES, HAIR RIBBON, CUPCAKE WRAPPER:  BG18, BG13, BG11, BG10  FROSTING:  B45, B41

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


SUPPLIES:
STAMPS:  MFT Sweet Birthday Wishes
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black; SU Brocade Blue
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-Namics (Blueprints 24); scissors; glass cutting plate; X-Acto Knife; jumbo sponge; Clear Wink of Stella pen; Doodlebug Design Inc Lily White Sprinkles; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L (Foam Squares, Thin Foam Squares); adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  Sponging; fussy cutting
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

CAS358 - HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Hey there, it's another rainy day here on the Oregon Coast...my favorite coloring weather!  Today's CAS challenge at Splitcoaststampers is to use the word "happy" on our projects.  Perfect timing since I have two January birthdays I need to make cards for!  The My Favorite Things Color Challenge #36 screamed elephant, and I couldn't wait to ink up Birdie Brown's Adorable Elephants so it worked out great.  I also decided to use MFT's current Sketch Challenge #261...what a fun combination!

The background was sponged with multiple Memento blue inks.  The elephant and balloons were stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White, colored with Copic markers, fussy cut then glued directly to the sponged background.  The "happy" die cut is a Whimsy die that was cut twice to give stability and a little extra dimension.  The top layer was colored with Copics to match the balloon.  The banner is from MFT Blueprints 26 and was also colored with Copics.  I moved the banner to the right hand side of the card for a little extra balance.  Copic colored Flat Bottom Clouds and a Clear Wink of Stella pen complete the card. 

COPIC COLORING:
ELEPHANT:  C6, C4, C2, C0, R000  BUTTERFLY, BIRTHDAY BANNER:  C0, R000  BALLOON, HAPPY:  YG17, YG25, YG03, YG21  CLOUDS:  C0

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


SUPPLIES:
STAMPS:  MFT Adorable Elephants
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White
INK:  Copic markers; Memento (Tuxedo Black, Summer Sky, Danube Blue, Paris Dusk)
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-Namics ( Blueprints 26, Stitched Mini Scallop Rectangle, Rectangle Stax 2, Flat Bottom Cloud); Whimsy Stamps Happy Large Word die; scissors; Ranger Mini Blending Tool; sponges; Clear Wink of Stella pen; Sakura Clear Glaze pen; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  Sponging; masking; fussy cutting
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

THREE CHEERS

Hey there, I'm back with another cutie from Whipper Snapper Designs.  So cute, he fits into the Cute Critters CAS challenge at Splitcoaststampers!  *grin*

The kitty was stamped in Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White then colored with Copic markers.  I wanted the polka dot paper and tan jute to matchie, matchie...so I colored them with YG03!  A MFT Blueprint die made for a super simple layout!

COPIC COLORING:
CAT:  YR15, YR00, YR0000  NOSE:  R22, R21, R20  BOW:  BG72, BG02, BG70  HAT:  BG72, BG02, BG70, YG13, YG03, YG00  CAKE:  R22, R21, R20, YG13, YG03, YG00  CANDLES:  BG72, BG02, BG70, YR00, YR0000  GROUND:  YG13, YG03, YG00  BALLOON:  BG72, BG02, BG70  POLKA DOT PAPER, JUTE:  YG03

Thanks for stopping by! 

SUPPLIES:
STAMPS:  WSD Celebrating Another Life
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; My Mind's Eye Hip-hooray
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black 
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-namics (Blueprints 18, Party Balloons); Sakura Clear Glaze pen; May Arts Natural Jute; Crafter's Pick The Ultimate glue; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Thin 3D 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")

TICKLED PINK

Hey there, I packed up a bunch of stuff and had good intentions on getting in some crafty time on our camping trip this weekend, but that didn't work out as planned.  *sigh*  After we made it home and unpacked yesterday, I broke out the flamingo and hibiscus dies from My Favorite Things.  So much fun to color, and I absolutely love that 3D flower!

The inside circle was sponged with Memento Angel Pink and Rose Bud inks.  Gosh, I can't remember the last time I sponged anything.  I need to break out the inks more often...I really love to sponge!  The flamingo and hibiscus were cut from Neenah Solar White then colored with Copic markers.  The flower was shaped with Susan's Garden Tool Kit...it gives it a very realistic look, don't you think?

COPIC COLORING: 
FLAMINGO:  RV14, RV11, RV10, C6, C2  HIBISCUS:  RV11, RV10  LEAF, FLOWER CENTER:  RV14, RV11, RV10  SHADOW:  C2

Here's the side view that shows the depth of the flower.  The white pipe cleaner (colored with RV10) and Prills were a nice touch for the flower's stamen.

Thanks for stopping by! 


SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  MFT Tickled Pink
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Angel Pink, Rose Bud; Jet Black Archival Ink 
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-namics (Flamingos, Hibiscus, Stitched Circle Stax, Stitchable Dot Circle Stax, Blueprints 24); MISTI; Susan's Garden Tool Kit; Hot Mama Prills; 3 mm white Chenille Stem (colored with RV10); Jumbo Daubers; Zig 2-Way Squeeze & Roll pen; Crafter's Pick The Ultimate glue; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  Sponging
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

HAT-BEE BIRTHDAY!

Hey there, this is one of the cards I colored a while ago.  I hadn't done any paper crafting for months, and when I finally sat down and colored, I didn't hardly put my markers down for a week!  

This card was so fun to make!  The image is Hat-Bee Birthday from Whipper Snapper Designs.  It was stamped several times with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White then colored with Copic markers.  The layers were fussy cut then popped up on foam.  The wings have Clear Wink of Stella and the nose has Sakura Clear Glaze for a nice, subtle shine.

Here's a side view so you can see the layers.  One wing, the body, the head and hat is the second layer; the head and hat are the third layer and the nose is the last.  That's four layers in all!

The pretty flower is a MFT die that was shaped with Susan's Garden Tool kit.  The kit has EVERYTHING you can possibly need to shape realistic looking flowers.  LOVE!

COPIC COLORING:
BEE:  Y17, Y15, Y11, Y00, C6, C4, C2, C0  WINGS:  BG70, BV20, 0  HAT:  YG03, YG01, YG0000, BG72, BG02, BG70  FLOWERS:  R30, R0000, BG72, BG02, BG70  SKY:  BG72, BG70

Thanks for stopping by! 


SUPPLIES:
STAMPS:  WSD Hat-Bee Birthday
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Doodlebug Designs Flower Box; Pebbles Garden Party
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black; Distress Ink Wild Honey
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-namics (Blueprints 5, Blueprints 15, Fringed Perennial, Royal Leaves, Stitched Circle Stax); sponge; Susan's Garden Tool Kit; Stamp-a-ma-jig; KaiserCraft Black Rhinestone; scissors; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Thin 3D Foam Squares; Sakura Clear Glaze pen; Clear Wink of Stella; adhesive
TECHNIQUE (S):  Fussy cutting; tip-to-tip coloring; sponging
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

YEE HAW!

Hey there, today is my friend's birthday...HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PATTY!  Whoop!  She is a cow girl all the way to the core!  I couldn't wait to dig out this Lil Buckaroos set illustrated by Cheryl Alger...it's perfect!  Seriously, how adorable is she with that little button nose and rosy cheeks?  Love her!

This little cutie pie was stamped onto Neenah Solar White with Tuxedo Black, colored with Copic markers, fussy cut then popped up on foam.  I combined sentiments from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps, Lil Buckaroos and Birthday Lulu, to create the perfect birthday sentiment.

COPIC COLORING:
SKIN:  E11, E000, E0000, R30  HAIR:  E99, YR24, YR23, YR21  DRESS, BOOTS:  E77, E74, E71, R85, R83, R81  SCARF, HAT, PONYTAIL CLIPS:  R85, R83, R81. BADGE, BUTTONS:  YR24, YR23, YR21  GROUND:  E71, E70

Thanks for stopping by, and have a wonderful birthday, Patty!


SUPPLIES:
STAMPS:  KK Stamps (Lil Buckaroos, Birthday Lulu)
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic, Carta Bella Giddy Up!
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black 
TECHNIQUE:  Fussy cutting
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-namics (Stitched Circle Stax, Barbed Wire Fence); Stamp-a-ma-jig; scissors; X-Acto knife; glass cutting plate; Zig 2-Way Glue pen; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  5 1/4" x 5 1/4"