owl I want for Christmas is hoo {card}

I have been having such a great time coloring these adorable stamped images from Craftin Desert Diva's! I used both watercolor pencils and markers for the coloring as well as some puff paint to add dimension. I colored several layers to add some texture and the effect is quite lovely in person. 

I stamped and colored two gifts, then cut out the ribbon on the second and layered onto this one. It adds just a tough of dimension and is a detail that is likely to go unnoticed. 

supplies:

stamps: Craftin Desert Divas owl-idays

pp: Webster's Pages

ribbon

colored pencils

markers

sequins

happy owl-days {card}

Today I am sharing another card with stamped and colored images. (go me! lol) I used markers in this one, and I greatly prefer the look of a marker over colored pencil. 

It's a bit difficult to see, but this card is full of shimmer. I sprayed some silver mist on the pp to give it a nice sheen. The light purple sheer ribbon also shimmers.  

supplies: 

white cardstock

pp: Webster's Pages and Studio Calico

dies and stamp: Craftin Desert Divas

shimmer mist: Maya Road

ribbon: white 3 Girl JAM and sheer unknown

rhinestones

ink

markers

The card base was created using the largest Stitched In Circle die. 

There are also several layers to the card using the die set. 

I am entering this card into the current Linky Party- Make It Sparkle- on the Craftin Desert Divas blog. 

Christmas tree {box}

I have stepped out of my scrappy comfort zone and tried something new (at least new to me). In the fourteen years I have been scrapping, I have never, ever colored a stamped image- can you believe that?! I have been on two stamp MF teams and one digital image team, and not once did I ever color an image- I always stamped on patterned paper and fussy cut/layered as needed. 

So, today I will be sharing my first attempt at coloring with a project I completed this morning. :) 

supplies:

paper mache ornament, pearls, and rhinestones: Michael's

pp: MME

stamps and die cuts: Craftin Desert Divas

sequins: Hazel & Ruby

watercolor pencils: Prima

white gel pen

Glossy Accents

white cardstock

ink

This started as a 2.5x2.5 square paper mache ornament from M's that I painted white and covered it with some gold-dotted vellum along the sides and a coordinating dotted pp on the top. 

I stamped the adorable Owl-day images onto white cardstock and then colored with watercolor pencils. I tried to give the owls some dimension, and I did OK, but clearly I have a long way to go with my coloring skills. lol I fussy cut them and used some Glossy Accents to add a bit of dimension to things like the scarves. trim on hat, and belt buckles.

The gifts were stamped, colored then cut and adhered around the tree. 

The sentiments were stamped and I cut into banners.

In addition to the stamps, I used the Stitched in Circles dies to create the circles, wreaths and Christmas tree on top. 

This came together easily and the longest part was the drying process. 

I have submitted this to the Craftin Desert Divas Linky Party. The current theme is Make It Sparkle, which this project fits nicely into with the sequins, gold dots, and rhinestones. 

Thanks for stopping by! 

thankful {wall art}

Hi! This was created for Epiphany Crafts. I LOVE the end result of this project- and honestly, I still surprise myself, pleasantly so at times, when I create something that I cannot stop looking at. This wall hanging is one of those projects that makes my heart happy each time I see it.

to see more detailed images of each frame, head on over to the Epiphany Crafts blog. 

supplies:

wall frame: Hobby Lobby

pp, die cuts and stickers: Simple Stories

Epiphany Crafts tools: Round 14 and Round 25 with coordinating bubblecaps

twine

doily

white paint and sandpaper

give thanks {card}

Hi! Today I am sharing a card using several of the fantastic ribbons from 3 Girl JAM.

I finished it off with a bow using the Charcoal crinkle ribbon from the Rustic Country bundle. 

supplies: 

ribbon and jute: 3 Girl JAM

pp and die cut: Echo Park

enamel dots

As a reminder, you can save 10% off your entire purchase in the 3 Girl JAM store by using the coupon code RB10 at checkout. 

Happy Halloween {banner) PPC

(This is my second post today.) I am excited to share my first project as a designer for Perfect Paper Crafting!

For all the details on how I made this, and to see the AMAZING tools used, you can click here.

Seriously though, I had not ever seen or heard of these tools (or the company) until I applied for their design team, but once I had the tools in my hands and had a chance to work with them, I realized how easy they were to use. I reach for them more often than my trimmer now! They are super easy to use and they help save time by not having to worry about measuring and centering everything. I wish I would have had these years ago! 

Trick or Treat {card and treat cone}

Hi! Halloween is quickly approaching, and in the spirit of the holiday, I decided to create a fun gift set. 

I used the Tuxedo crinkle ribbon from the Celebrations bundle on both, and added some Orange Jute String from the Jute Ribbon bundle to add some more texture and color to the card. 

supplies: 

pp and stickers: Crate Paper Thirty One

ribbon and jute: 3 Girl Jam

enamel dot: Michael's

There is still time to enter the October 3GJ challenge, click here for all the details. 

As always, you can enter the coupon code RB10 to receive 10% off your entire purchase at the 3 Girl JAM store.