Relax, Renew, Restore -- for The East Wind

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It's Friday, and that means there's a new release at The East Wind. Today's new release is "Lucy Loo Lotus Leaf".

I colored Lucy Loo Lotus Leaf with Copic markers, then used a variety of circle dies to create this card.  Most of them were Lifestyle Crafts dies, but the stitched circle one is from Lawn Fawn.  The sentiment stamp is from Unity Stamp Company.  It seemed to fit Lucy and her relaxed posture. The crinkle ribbon is from 3 Girl JAM, and the stick pin is from Petaloo.  Papers are from Teresa Collins -- He Said, She Said 6x6 pad. 

The East Wind has new releases twice a week, and lots of fun things in the Etsy Shop.  Check it out!

You Matter To Me -- for QKR Stampede

It's Friday, and time for a new challenge at QKR Stampede.  This week, our theme is "lovely lace".  Ah, I like this one! Lace is one of my favorite embellishments!

I used the QKR Stampede digi, Rose (digi17505) on this card.  I colored the Rose with Copic markers. The sentiment is computer generated.  Papers are from My Mind's Eye 6x6 A Beautiful Life.  Crinkle ribbon and lace is by 3 Girl JAM. I used stitched dies from Lawn Fawn and a decorative pin from Petaloo Premier. 

Join us this week at QKR Stampede for our "Lovely Lace" challenge. 

You Make My Heart Dance!

I did it, I did it!  I colored my first ever Aurora Wings image.  I love the artwork by Mitzi Sato-Wiuff, and I have purchased several of her digis from her Etsy store. Until today, I haven't been brave enough to tackle one.  I had a free afternoon, so I gave it a go.  

Here's my interpretation of Flower Ballerina:

I colored the image with Copic markers.  I used a Lawn Fawn die to cut out the image.  The designer paper is from American Crafts XOXO Collection.  The crinkle ribbon is from 3 Girl JAM.  It is from the Baby Bundle.  I computer generated the sentiment.  The bling gems are from Prima Marketing.  The stickpins are by Petaloo.  I added some glitter accents to the flowers (visible only in real life) with a Wink of Stella clear glitter brush.

I believe I just made my husband's Valentine's Day card.  That makes me feel like dancing!

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

Aurora Wings  Jan. FB Challenge -- Gems

Aurora Wings Challenge Blog -- Valentine's Theme

TTCRD -- ATG

AUD Sentiments Challenge -- ATG
D.L. Art - Thankful Thursday -- Valentine
D.L. Art -- January Linky Party
Sister Act Card Challenge -- ATG
Kit and Clowder -- January Challenge -- ATG
Craft Dee Bowz -- ATG with a Homemade Bow
MarkerPop! Challenge -- Valentine's Day