Shine Bright -- for Art by Miran

Hello, crafty friends.  I have an adorable image to share with you today.  I received it as part of a progressive challenge a few months ago.  Then, my father-in-law died, and I didn't have a chance to use it.  I'm back on track now, and got the opportunity to color this cutie up, and put her on a card today.  She's an Art by Miran digi:

This is Gem, and I colored her with Copic markers.  I used a bit of Wink of Stella on the gem. 

I cut out the shaped card on my Silhouette Cameo.  The card base is some Gold Luxe paper from Papertrey Ink.  The designer paper is from My Mind's Eye.  The oval cross-stitched die is from Die-namics. The gem embellishment is from Studio Calico.  The crinkle ribbon is 3 Girl JAM. The sentiment is part of a stamp from Unity Stamp Company.  I used a Marvy Uchida stamp marker on the part of the sentiment I wanted to use.

I'm linking this card up with Art by Miran's design team call.  They are looking for designers for both their showcase team and their challenge team.  I'd love the opportunity to work with these delightful images on a regular basis, and to be part of an incredibly talented, no-drama team. I find true joy in coloring and designing, often using my Silhouette or Explore to enhance my projects.  Being creative brings me joy!

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

Art By Miran Challenge #33 -- ATG

D.L. Art -- June Linky Party

Sister Act Card Challenge -- ATG

Through the Craftroom Door -- ATG

Word Art Wednesday -- ATG

AUD Sentiments -- Bingo (Ribbon, Digi stamp, 3D item {gem})

Silhouette Challenges -- ATG

Hellooooooo Summer? for Timeless Twine

It was 39 degrees where I live this morning.  But, this month, at Timeless Twine/Bella Creationz, we're thinking Summer and the 4th of July.  This whole month, Firecracker twine is being featured (aqua blue and red), and it's one of my favorites!

I found a treat box in the Silhouette Design Store that spoke to me of summer:

Timeless Twine/Bella Creationz supplies used:

Firecracker Baker's Twine (on SALE!!!)

Hello Summer Clear Stamp Set -- LOVE this set!

Gift Tags

I used 2 shades of Marvy Uschida Stamp Markers on the "Hello Summer" sentiment, stamping directly on the tag, then attached it with baker's twine, making a handle for my ladybug treat box.

Summer is coming.  When it does, I'm ready with my treat box and Timeless Twine/Bella Creationz goodies.  There's a whole shop full of wonderfulness.  Check it out!!!

It's Friday, and it's Friends With Flair, Yea!

I love Fridays.  I love Unity's Friends With Flair.  I have some much fun checking out everyone's blogs for inspiration.  How can there be so much talent and so much inspiration with this group of stampers?

I've been needing quite a few thank you cards lately.  Since my father died several weeks ago, I've had such an out-pouring of thoughtful gestures that I need to thank people for. Here are a couple I made this week:

Both cards use the Unity Stamp set, Insightful Meadows. The sentiment is from On Vintage Wings, also from Unity Stamp Company.  I also planned on mailing both cards, so wanted to keep them flat.  This first one, I used two similar colors of ink, and did some second generation stamping.

On the second card, I used some Marvy Uchida stamp markers that I've had for several years and had never used.  Now I'm wondering why I haven't.  I loved them and the watercolor look I got with them.

I definitely have to get those markers out more often. Thanks for looking at my 2 CAS cards.  Have a great weekend!

I'm entering this in the following challenges:

Sweet Stamps Monthly Challenge -- using markers on stamps