Hey There -- for Julia Spiri Challenge Blog

It's Thursday, and time for a new challenge on the Julia Spiri Challenge Blog.   Our theme for the next 2 weeks is always Anything Goes, but there's an optional twist of CAS.  

I adore Julia Spiri images!  I'll color any and all of them.  Finding one that would work well for a CAS card was a bit of a challenge, but I found one that seemed like it would work well for what I had in mind.

I used The Little Ladybug digi stamp to create the CAS card: 

I colored The Little Ladybug with Copic markers, then backed her with some black card stock to make the image pop.  

Designer papers on this card are from Pixel Scrapper.  All card stock is from Close To My Heart, except what the Little Ladybug digi is colored on.  That's Copic X Press It Blending card.  The sentiment is part of a stamp set by Simon Says Stamp.

I hope you are able to join in on our challenge at Julia Spiri Challenge blog.  Remember, it's always Anything Goes, with an optional CAS twist.  It runs for 2 weeks.  Join the Stamps by Julia Spiri Facebook group, too, to find out about specials, new releases, and for tons of great inspiration!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
IDCB -- ATG
Not Just Cards -- ATG
Art By Miran -- ATG
Lemon Shortbread -- ATG
TTCRD -- ATG
Eureka Stamps -- Things with Wings
Let's Color Linky Party 10 -- ATG

Just Because -- for Coloring Without Boundaries

It's time for a new showcase at Coloring Without Boundaries. You'll see many wonderfully colored Lacy Sunshine creations if you visit the blog.  They are all drawn by the uber talented Heather Valentin.

Today, I had the joy of coloring up Mushi - Briar Whimsie:

I colored Mushi - Briar Whimsie with Copic markers.

Here's the colors I used, starting with skin:

I started out coloring all the skin first, using E000, E00, E04, E11, E21, R20, R21, and R22

Next, I colored the hair:

I used V04, V12, BG05, & BG11.  This was a new color combination for me, but I liked how easily it blended together, and I'll certainly use it again.

The rest of the colors used are:

Eyes -- BG000, B12, B14
Wings  & Skirt-- V000, V01, B000, B01
Top -- BG11, BG32
Shorts and arms -- B41, B45
Belt and Stockings -- BV000, BV01, BV04
Mushrooms -- Y23, Y26, Y28, Y35, Y38

I cut out the colored image with a Die-namics cross stitched die.  The card base was cut out on my Silhouette Cameo, using a file found in the Silhouette Design Store.  The flowers were purchased at Really Reasonable Ribbon.  All papers are from Close To My Heart, except the X Press It Blending Card.

Please check out the Coloring Without Boundaries blog for more inspiration and a challenge that starts today with this showcase.   Join the Coloring Without Boundaries Facebook Group and the Lacy Sunshine Color N Craft Facebook Group, too.

Heather Valentin has been publishing some incredible Adult Coloring Books.  You can find them all on Amazon!  Get shopping!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
IDCB -- ATG
Crafty Calendar -- Things with Wings
Let's Color Linky Party -- ATG
Crafting With Friends -- ATG

Welcome Spring -- for Julia Spiri Challenge Blog

There's a new challenge starting today at the Julia Spiri Challenge Blog.   Challenges go for 2 weeks.  They are anything goes -- with a twist.  This time, the twist is a fun one -- unusual hair color! Oh yeah!  

Here's a springtime beauty with an unusual hair color to share with you:

I used Julia Spiri digital image, The Spring Flowers, colored with Copic markers.

The card base was cut out on my Silhouette Cameo, with a file found in the Silhouette Design Store.  I cut The Spring Flowers out with a oval cross stitch die from Die-Namics.  The ribbon is from Really Reasonable Ribbon.  The sentiment is from Sweet Stamps, cut out with a die from Top Dog Dies.   All the card stock used on this card is from Close To My Heart, except for the Copic X Press It blending card, used to color The Spring Flowers on.

I hope you can join us the next two weeks at the Julia Spiri Challenge blog for our Anything Goes with optional Unusual Hair Color Challenge.  There's great Julia Spiri images to win, and I'd love to see what you make! Please join our Stamps by Julia Spiri Facebook Group, too.  There's contests, inspiration, and tons of fun to be found there!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
D.L. Art -- May Linky party
IDCB -- ATG
TTCRD -- ATG
Not Just Cards -- ATG
Word Art Wednesday -- ATG
Eureka Stamps -- April Showers bring May Flowers
QKR Stampede -- Feminine cards

What's Up, Mom?

I have 2 monthly progressive challenges that I like to enter each month. Here are my entries into both the challenges -- Gerda Steiner's Monthly Challenge and The Outlawz Progressive Freebie Challenge.

I'll start first with my entry for the Outlawz Progressive Challenge.   The image this month is provided by my talented friend, Andrea Norris, of Sheepski Designs.   She has 2 versions, depending on what you call your mother in your neck of the woods.

Here's what I created for my Mother-in-law for the upcoming Mother's Day holiday:

I printed the Mom digi on Copic X-press It Blending card, then colored it with Copic markers.  I have some new dies from JustRite Dies that I used on this.  The Ribbon is from D.L. Art's Etsy Store.  It is part of the Valentine Bundle.

On to the entry for the Gerda Steiner Challenge:

This tag uses 'Hang In There Monkey,' a digi found in the Gerda Steiner Store.  I colored the Monkey with Copic markers, then used a variety of dies by Paper Wishes to create the tag.  The plaid paper is from Lawn Fawn, as is the sentiment and the word bubble die. The card stock and fibers are from Close To My Heart.  Love that hanging monkey!

That's all for me today.  Off to find some challenges to enter these in:
Gerda Steiner Progressive Challenge -- April
Outlawz Progressive Freebie Challenge -- April
Outlawz Monday Greetings -- ATG
Critters & Creatures Linky Party -- ATG with a Critter
IDCB -- ATG
D.L. Art -- April linky party
Not Just Cards -- ATG
PDE Linky Party -- ATG

Love You -- Guest Designing at TTCRD

I'm thrilled to be guest designing today at Through The Craftroom Door!  I join in their challenges most weeks, so I was super excited when I was given this opportunity to guest design for them this week! The theme is always Anything Goes!

The sponsor this week at TTCRD Challenge blog is Sami Stamps.

I used the digi stamp, 'A Flower for Me', by Sami Stamps, to create this: 

I colored the 'A Flower for Me' image with Copic markers using X-Press It Blending Card, coloring the dog the same color as my Golden Retriever, Sophie.  The 'Love You' sentiment word bubble is a stamp from Close To My Heart.

I cut out the dotted background on the card base on my Silhouette Cameo, using this file from the Silhouette Design Store.   Designer papers are from Echo Park Bark collection. Card stock is by Close To My Heart.  The crinkle ribbon is from 3 Girl JAM.  The dog bone brad is from Paper Wishes.  I cut the colored image out with a Spellbinders die. 

I have a couple friends who love all things dog-related. I think this card will be perfect for either one of them.  

Join in at Through The Craft Room Door this week (and every week).  It's great fun!   Thanks to Deonna Bemish and her talented team for this opportunity today.  I've had a great time!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
Outlawz Festive Friday -- National Pet Day
D.L. Art -- April linky party
PDE Linky Party -- ATG
Critters and Creatures Linky Party -- ATG
IDCB -- ATG
Not Just Cards -- ATG

Bee Amazing -- for The Cutting Cafe Shop

Happy Hump Day, everyone!  I'm posting today for The Cutting Cafe Shop, using the delightful new set, Animal & Bug Love.  I'm loving this set more & more for it's versatility!

I stamped the bee and mushroom image from the Animal & Bug Love stamp set on X Press It blending card, and colored it with Copic markers, then fussy cut it.  

The beehive shaped card is a cutting file from The Cutting Cafe.   I computer generated the sentiment, printed it on to card stock, and cut out the tag using a die from Paper Wishes.   The designer paper is from Lawn Fawn - Bright Side.  The crinkle ribbon is from 3 Girl JAM.  The bee metal sticker is from Art C. 

Check out the Cutting Cafe Shop to see all the other goodies Regina keeps adding.  There's tons of treasures there, and new Easter stamps coming soon!  Check out The Cutting Cafe for more cutting files and printables than you can imagine.  If you can dream it, you can find it there!  There's a great Facebook Group to check out, too -- The Cutting Cafe - Be Inspired. 

Thanks for checking out my Bee Amazing card today!

I'd like to enter this in the following challenges:
Lemon Shortbread Challenge -- ATG
D.L. Art -- Feb Linky Party
Not Just Cards -- ATG
Inspiration Destination Challenge Blog -- ATG
Critters & Creatures Linky Party -- ATG with a Critter
Bunny Zoe's Challenge -- Things With Wings
House of Cards -- Shaped Cards

A Little Hug -- for The Cutting Cafe

We're thinking Valentine's Day this week at The Cutting Cafe.  We had several sets to choose from, but the theme was the same -- Valentine's Day and love.  I chose to work with Elisha Jean & Friends -- With a Big Heart.  I worked with the Mikayla Ann image to create this:

Isn't she sweet?  I colored her with Copic markers.  I thought she needed to be surrounded by hearts, so I used the Heart Shaped Card 2 cutting file from The Cutting Cafe. 

Here's another view of the Cutie Patootie, Mikayla Ann:

And, a list of supplies used:

My Mind's Eye Kate & Company Cambridge Court 6x6 paper

Unity Stamp Company Handmade Valentines (sentiment stamps)

Close To My Heart Lagoon cardstock

Timeless Twine -- Key Lime Sorbet

Copic Markers

Spellbinders label die

X Press It Blending Card

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

I had a great time making this card! Valentine's Day -- I love this holiday!

I'm entering this card in the following challenges:

Sister Act Card Challenge -- Anything Goes

D.L. Art Thankful Thursday Linky Party -- Anything Goes

Oozak -- Challenge #30 -- Anything Goes/Love
D.L. Art Thankful Thursday Linky Party -- Hearts
Just Be Creative Crazy January Linky Party -- ATG
Craftin Desert Divas -- Shaped Cards