Hello -- for Crafty Sentiments

I'm posting today for Crafty Sentiments Designs, on the Crafty Sentiments Inspirations blog.  I'm 1/2 way through my 6 month guest designer gig already.  It is going fast!

Today, I am featuring the sophisticated Lola.  

This is Lola - You're the Best.  She is a digital stamp.  I made her big, so she would be the focus of the card.  I colored her with Copic markers, then used a couple of Spellbinders label dies to cut out the image and back it.  The tag is also a Spellbinders die.  

Papers on the card are My Mind's Eye Cut and Paste "Flair" 6x6 pad. There's a teeny bit of Timeless Twine on the tag in Key Lime Sorbet. 

If you enjoyed this image of Lola, check out the other ones in the Crafty Sentiments Designs store.

Happy Spring! for Crafty Sentiments

It's Saturday, and it's New Release time at Crafty Sentiments. 

I was fortunate enough to be able to design with "Isobel - Flower Fairy"  -- she makes me think of spring!

I colored "Isobel -- Flower Fairy" with Copic markers, then cut it out with 2 sizes of Lifestyle Crafts Circle dies.  The designer papers   and gems are from Piggy Tales.  The Glitter Trim is by Close To My Heart. You will find previews for the new releases on the Crafty Sentiments Inspirations blog each day until Feb. 25, so check it out each day to see the fun, talent, and inspiration. 

Warm Wishes -- for Crafty Sentiments

It's Wednesday, and I'm posting today for Crafty Sentiments Inspirations Blog.  It's still very much winter here in NW Wisconsin, so this cute image appealed to me very much!

This is "Sammy - Thank You"

I made this card using a variety of sizes of circle dies, and one fancy circle die for the largest size.

I colored "Sammy - Thank You" with Copic markers.  I generally pick my papers first (these are Snowhaven Papers from Close To My Heart). The sentiment is from Newton's Nook.  The crinkle ribbon is by 3 Girl JAM.

Get out your circle dies and create your own shaped card!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:

Little Red Wagon -- Round and round We Go
Die Cuttin' Divas -- Odd Card (Not Square or Rectangle)
Fresh Brewed Designs -- Animals
The Paper Shelter -- Animal Magic

You and Me -- a Tutorial for Crafty Sentiments

Happy Tuesday, everyone!  I have a tutorial for you all today.  I'm guest designing for the next 6 months (yes, SIX!) for the Crafty Sentiments Inspirational Blog. This is my first post, and my first tutorial.  I'm showing you how to take ordinary white ribbon and make it extraordinary!

But first, your image.  I loved this Crafty Sentiments rubber stamp  from the 2014 Romance Collection called "You've Got Heart." 

Here's the stamped, uncolored image

I generally color my images with the papers that I want to use in front of me, like this. I colored this image with Copic Markers. These papers are from Close To My Heart.

That way, I know everything will match when I'm finished.

Now, for the ribbon fun.  

Cut a piece of white ribbon.  I used 1/4 inch May Arts silk, but any white ribbon will work. My ribbon is about 14 inches long.  Then, pick out inks that match your papers.  You can see, I'm using 3 shades of Tim Holtz Distress Ink here, but other inks work also.  I've got sponge daubers, but I've used makeup sponges, too.

Now, for the fun.  Dab ink on the ribbon, covering it completely, alternating colors about every inch or so. Here's the ribbon, partly done.

Once your ribbon is done, it's time to assemble your card.  I used a couple of dies from Lawn Fawn on this, but a paper trimmer would achieve the same effect.

Here's all my supplies, including the sentiment -- cut out from the edge of a 12x12 piece of paper.

And, once again, the finished card.  Notice the inked ribbon running length-wise, and tied in a bow.  Isn't it a neat affect?

Now, wasn't that easy?  OK, get going!  And, once you get your own pretty ribbon made, don't forget to enter it in the Crafty Sentiments Challenge. Make the Crafty Sentiments Inspirational Blog a part of your regular routine.  There's tons of great inspiration there! Don't forget the Crafty Sentiments Facebook Page for even more fun and inspiration.