Wednesday, December 30, 2015

7 Kids College Fund Challenge #142: ANYTHING GOES!

Happy Wednesday everyone! Today starts a new challenge on the 7 Kids College Fund Challenge Blog! The theme for the next 2 weeks is: ANYTHING GOES!! 

Just remember to qualify for the Top 3 and Gift Certificate drawing, you must use a stamp carried in the 7 Kids College Fund Store. This challenge will end on JANUARY 12th, 12:00pm MST. 

Today I used this adorable stamp set called BEAR HUGS from Mama Elephant. It's one of my fave stamps! It also has a coordinating die set so you don't have to cut the image out with scissors....win! I stamped the bears on kraft cardstock and colored them with Copics.

Copics:
E00, E13, E43, E44, R20

The paper, ribbon and pearls were from my stash. I used a silver glittery snowflake ornament under the polka dot paper and then added pearls to the snowflake points.

 Supplies from the 7 Kids College Fund Store:

Remember, when you see a card from any of the DT Members using products you like, please click on the links we provide in our blog posts when you place an order so we can get credit, and continue to make beautiful cards for you to enjoy. :) This new challenge on the 7 Kids College Fund Challenge Blog ends JANUARY 12th at 12pm MST!

Hugs,
Rosie

LDRS Creative~Little Loves from Saturated Canary

Happy Wednesday everyone! We are winding down to the end of the year.....hard to believe it's almost 2016! I'm enjoying spending time with my family, and while on vacation I've been busy coloring. :)

Today I'm sharing my card for LDRS Creative using this gorgeous stamp called Little Loves from Saturated Canary. She's stamped on Neenah Cardstock and colored with Copics.

Copics:
Skin: E0000, E000, E00, E01, E11, E13
Hair: E43, E47, E49
Pink: R81, R83, R85, R39
Butterfly: Y18, BG15, V12

I used some decorative papers and flowers from my stash and cut the polaroid frame from white cardstock using my trimmer and craft knife. :)



Now be sure to head on over to the LDRS Creative Store to check out all the cute stamps and sales that are going on right now!

Have an awesome week!
Rosie

Friday, December 25, 2015

LDRS Creative wishes you a MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Everyone at
would like to wish you and your loved ones a Very Merry Christmas from our Family to Yours!
As we ring in the New Year we will start with CHA, introducing more NEW PRODUCTS than we've ever done before! This beautiful Christmas ornament was created with one of the many new dies that will be released in just a couple of weeks.

We are so excited we have celebrations already lined up!! We want you to have a chance to win some of these EXCITING NEW PRODUCTS!

Now, we would like you to meet our Family of Designers who create our beautiful cards for the inspiration blog. We Laugh together, Play jokes on each other, and lean on each other through hard times. Some of our Family even design products for LDRS Creative. 


Stay tuned to sneak peaks and product release announcements!

Thursday, December 24, 2015

LDRS Creative~CandiBean Let It Snow!

Happy Christmas Eve everyone! Hard to believe tomorrow is Christmas day! Wow, did that come up fast!! Today, I'm sharing my card using this adorable stamp from CandiBean called Let It Snow! I personally do not like cold weather, but I do LOVE snow and watching it fall from the sky....as long as I'm indoors enjoying it in a warm, cozy house, haha! My son LOVES snow, but unfortunately we don't see much of it living in Texas.

Copics:
Skin: E0000, E000, E00, E01, E11, E13
Hair: E43, E47, E49
Red: R24, R27, R29, R39, R59
Green: G14, YG25, YG67, G28
Bears: N0, N2, R20, Colorless Blender
Sky: B000
White Liquid Applique

I used some Christmas dps and cardstock in my stash. The white die with the pearls in the corner was made using the LDRS Dewdrop Circle Die. The bottom red border was made using the LDRS Dewdrop Border Die. The ribbon and pearls were in my stash.


Now be sure to head on over to the LDRS Creative Store to check out all the cute stamps and sales that are going on right now!

Have an awesome week!
Rosie

Wednesday, December 23, 2015

C.C. Designs Swiss Pixie Olivia's Ornament

Happy Wedensday everyone! Gosh it's so hard to believe Christmas is almost here....WOWZERS! We are experiencing 70 degree weather here in Texas and honestly it seems like it's not Christmas at all. I really need to get out of my Bah Humbug mood, haha! 
 
I decided to do some crafting therapy and colored up this cutie patootie from C.C. Designs called Swiss Pixie Olivia's Ornament! She's so adorable! She's stamped on Neenah Cardstock and colored with Copics.
 
Copics:
Skin: E0000, E000, E00, E01, E11, E13
Hair: E44, E47, E49
Red: R24, R27, R29, R39, R59
Green: G14, YG25, YG67, G28
Pink: R81, R83, R85
Gray: C3, C5, C7

The paper is from C.C. Designs Merry Christmas 6x6 Paper Pad. I also used C.C. Designs Pink Polka Dot Ribbon. The scallop rectangle behind my image is a die from Make A Card #9 Autumn Die. I used green enamel dots in the corners from C.C. Designs Little Man Enamel Dots. The gift in the corner was made using Elizabeth Craft Designs Gifts Die.

 
Now head over to the C.C. Designs Store to snatch up all of these awesome goodies! And be sure to share your creations on the C.C. Designs Facebook Page! We would love to ooooh and aaaah over your cards!! :)
 
Hugs!
Rosie

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

C.C. Designs Miss Claus

Happy Thursday everyone! I'm back today to share my latest C.C. Designs card. I used this super adorable image called Roberto's Rascals Miss Claus! I LOVE her and of course she's perfect for those last minute Christmas cards! She's stamped on Neenah Cardstock and colored with Copics.

2015-12-17 Miss Claus (closeup)
 Copics:
Skin: E0000, E000, E00, E01, E11, E13
Hair: E44, E47, E49
Red: R24, R27, R29, R59
Green: G14, G24, YG67, G28
Gold: Y21, YR20, YR23
White Liquid Applique

The paper is from C.C. Designs Merry Christmas 6x6 Paper Pad. I used the Big Scalloped Squares Die to cut out the main shape of the card and used Squares #1 Die to cut out my patterned paper. The ovals behind my image are called Ovals #1 Die and Scalloped Ovals Die. The "Merry Christmas" is from Make A Card #10 Christmas Die.

 Now head over to the C.C. Designs Store to snatch up all of these awesome goodies! And be sure to share your creations on the C.C. Designs Facebook Page! We would love to ooooh and aaaah over your cards!! :)

Have an awesome Thursday!
Rosie

7 Kids College Fund Challenge #141: ANYTHING GOES!

Happy Wednesday everyone! Today starts a new challenge on the 7 Kids College Fund Challenge Blog! The theme for the next 2 weeks is: ANYTHING GOES!! 
 
Just remember to qualify for the Top 3 and Gift Certificate drawing, you must use a stamp carried in the 7 Kids College Fund Store. This challenge will end on DECEMBER 29th, 12:00pm MST.
 
Today I used this adorable stamp set called Lawn Fawn Toboggan Together to create my scene. Aren't they so stinkin' CUTE?!! I also kept my coloring simple and just used some sharpies and did 1 layer coloring. They are stamped on Neenah Cardstock with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink.
The gorgeous paper is from Penny Black Holiday Trimmings 6x6 Paper Pad. I rubbed blue ink all over the paper to take out the white background. Then I die cut it with Lawn Fawn Snowy Backdrop Die cut for the stars and dots. I used the Lawn Fawn Puffy Clouds Border Die Cut to make the snow. To top it all off I added the Lawn Fawn Merry Christmas Border Die.
 Supplies from the 7 Kids College Fund Store:

Remember, when you see a card from any of the DT Members using products you like, please click on the links we provide in our blog posts when you place an order so we can get credit, and continue to make beautiful cards for you to enjoy. :) This new challenge on the 7 Kids College Fund Challenge Blog ends DECEMBER 29th at 12pm MST! 
 
Hugs,
Rosie

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

I Am Roses "WINTER WONDERLAND" Blog Hop!


WELCOME! to the I Am Roses "Winter Wonderland" Blog Hop

Hello everyone! There will be no challenge this month but we have a fabulous "end of the year" blog hop for you. We'd like to THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts for all your support! There will be not one but TWO Prize Packages up for grabs, woohoo!

For my project today I decided to alter this 8x8 wooden frame from Walmart. I painted it white and then added 2"x2" squares and 1.25"x2" rectangles of patterned paper from Penny Black Holiday Trimmings 6x6 Paper Pad around the frame. The adorable images are Fairy Star and Gift Way from Make it Crafty.


These are the gorgeous flowers I used from I Am Roses:
 R 60-00 Mixed Pink Roses
R43-15 White Paper Roses
S3-166 Mint Green Cherry Blossoms
R8-15 White Mulberry Paper Roses
L0-0 Green Leaves
ST1 Foam Head White Color Stamen 
  
    Are you ready to win some beautiful I Am Roses flowers?

Here’s how for your chance to win:

  • Hop along to each of the Designers’ blogs and be sure to comment on their individual "Winter Wonderland” Blog Post
  • There are 2 HIDDEN BLOG CANDY PRIZES up for grabs in TWO of our Hoppers’ blogs!
  • Be sure to Subscribe/Follow the I Am Roses Challenge Blog
  • Commenting along the way highly increases your chance of winning a prize package.
  • Comments will be CLOSED on 11:59pm PST on Monday, December 21st (This blog hop has a duration of one week)
  • We will be randomly selecting 2 winners from the comments on two of the blogs and will announce the winners here on the I Am Roses Challenge Blog on Christmas Day

    Next up on the BLOG HOP is TAMARA!!

Here is the line up of the I Am Roses Design Team:

Alexandra Morein
Natalie Paselska 
Jo Thompson
Rachel Parys
Roselany Caroline
Rosemary Bridges
Tamara Potocnik

Enjoy the hop and don't forget to comment! We at I Am Roses hope that you all have a wonderful holiday season!

GOOD LUCK!!
Rosie

The Greeting Farm RELEASE DAY for Willow, Ezra, and Owl Yours!

ReleaseDay 
Happy Tuesday everyone! It’s finally here…..RELEASE DAY for the two Super Secret Stamp Club stamps: WILLOW and EZRA. We’ve already been previewing these two cuties on The Greeting Farm Blog, and NOW they are available in The Greeting Farm Store!

In addition to the SSSC stamps, TGF also introduced a new stamp set called OWL YOURS! This one is perfect for those lovey dovey and Valentine’s Day cards!

2015-12-15 Owl Yours (full view with watermark)

Do you want a chance to win this adorable OWL YOURS set? Well here’s your chance!! The Greeting Farm is having a OWL YOURS BLOG HOP! Be sure to leave a comment on each designer’s blog listed below and then head back to the TGF Blog to let them know you completed the hop. You have until Friday, December 18th at 12pm CST to leave your comments on all the blogs listed below. The random winner will be announced next week!

TGF Design Team:

Happy Hopping!
Rosie

Monday, December 14, 2015

7 Kids College Fund~Lawn Fawn Ready, Set, Snow!

Today I'm sharing my newest card for 7 Kids College Fund, but before I get to that, I just wanted to remind you that there is one more day to enter our current "ANYTHING GOES" challenge on the 7 Kids College Fund Challenge Blog! Please be sure to use a stamp carried in the 7 Kids College Fund Store before linking your project. :)

I've been wanting to use this adorable set from Lawn Fawn called Ready, Set Snow. This set also has coordinating die cuts available for purchase so you don't have to cut anything out with scissors. Our weather in Texas is finicky....one week it's freezing cold and the next week it's warm and in the 70s. It can't decide if it wants to be winter or summer, haha! The one thing my boy loves and misses is the snow. Maybe one day we'll move some place where there are actually four seasons. These cuties are stamped on Neenah Cardstock and colored with Copics. 
Copics:
Blue: B21, B23, B32
Orange, YR02, YR04, YR07
Pink: R81, R83, R85, R37
Liquid Applique

I used decorative paper from the new C.C. Designs Snowy Day 6x6 Paper Pad. I cut the inside of the snowglobe out using a cutting knife so I could raise it on pop-dots. My original plan was to make a shaker out of it, but I forget all about the plastic when I adhered the pop-up foam dots. So I'll make another one again that will actually be a shaker card. :)
C.C. Designs SNOWY DAY 6x6 Paper Pad 
Marvy Uchida White Liquid Applique
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Copics
Scor-pal
Scor-Tape

Remember, when you see a card from any of the DT Members using products you like, please click on the links we provide in our blog posts when you place an order so we can get credit, and continue to make beautiful cards for you to enjoy. :)

Have an awesome week my friends!
Rosie

Saturday, December 12, 2015

The Greeting Farm~Preview of OWL YOURS!

preview
Today, you are in for a real treat because we are previewing a brand-spanking NEW stamp set called OWL YOURS on The Greeting Farm Blog! The Owl Yours Stamps will also have a coordinating DIE Set available for purchase to cut out all the shapes. This adorable set will be available for purchase in The Greeting Farm Store on Tuesday, December 15th. To top it all off there is a chance to win this set.....all the details will be on the TGF Blog on the 15th!!

I stamped the owls on Neenah Cardstock and colored them with Copics. Like I said before, this stamp will have a coordinating die set so you don't have to cut out anything with scissors. :)

Copics:
Brown: E43, E44, E47
Orange, YR02, YR04, YR09
Red Bow: R24, R27, R29, R59
Pink Bow: R81, R83, R85, R59, Stardust Stickles

The red heart and the sentiment are also part of the OWL YOURS set. Since it's a clear sentiment, I just curved it on the acrylic block so it would bend around the top of the white doily on the paper. I used some cute paper from Pink Paislee Secret Crush 6x6 Paper Pad. The branch with the birdhouses is a die from Die-namites called Fancy Birdhouses.....love it!

I’m telling you this set is so much fun and really versatile for so many different occasions! Remember, we’ll be giving away 1 set to a lucky customer so be sure to check back here on December 15th to see how you can win! Have a great weekend!

Hugs,
Rosie

Friday, December 11, 2015

The Greeting Farm Preview of SSSC #18 WILLOW!



TGIF everyone!!  If you saw yesterday's post on The Greeting Farm Blog then you got a small glimpse of two of the Super Secret Stamp Club Stamps, along with a NEW Stamp Set that will be hitting The Greeting Farm Store on Tuesday, December 15th. And let me tell you they are sooooo amazing as always!! 
 
In case you are new to The Greeting Farm, the Super Secret Stamp Club is a 3-month online subscription where members receive a 3×4 special edition ‘mystery’ TGF stamp each month at an exclusive membership price of $8. SSSC Members receive the stamp 1-5 months prior to it being released to general public at the retail price of $12. Secret Club Stamps ship the first week of each month (with the exception of international orders where all 3 stamps shipe at the end of the second month) during the period in which you’ve registered. 
 
Today, I'm showcasing SSSC #18 WILLOW! Those of us who signed up for SSSC received her a few months ago, but on Tuesday, December 15th she will be available in the store to purchase for $12. She's stamped on Neenah Cardstock and colored with Copics.
 
Copics:
Skin: E0000, E000, E00, E01, E11, E13
Hair: Black, C7, BG13, BG18
Pink: R81, R83, R85, R39
Gray: N0, C3, C5
Tie: R81, R39, BG10, BG18
Star Dust Stickles
 
I kept my card pretty simple. I used some dps in my stash. The sentiment is handwritten.
 
 Be sure to stop by tomorrow because we'll be showcasing a brand spanking NEW stamp set that's a total HOOT!!
 
Have an awesome Friday!
Rosie

Thursday, December 3, 2015

Make it Colourful DECEMBER Challenge~AURORA BOREALIS

Happy Thursday everyone! Today starts a new challenge on the Make it Colourful Challenge Blog, and for the month of DECEMBER our challenge is: Aurora Borealis....also known as the Northern Lights! The Northern Lights are actually the result of collisions between gaseous particles in the Earth's atmosphere with charged particles released from the sun's atmosphere. Variations in color are due to the type of gas particles that are colliding.

You can find all sorts of inspiration on-line including some coloring tutorials on YouTube! I used the Little Village Scene and printed it on Spectrum Aqua Watercolor Paper and painted the sky with Spectrum Aqua Markers. I rubbed the markers across some plastic and used paintbrushes to paint the background. Then I added washi tape along the bottom edge of the green and used a thick, dry paintbrush to whisk white acrylic paint upward. I took a dry, thin, flat edge brush to pull lines up. Then I pulled up the washi tape. Next I splattered the white acrylic paint over the background to make stars.

 Spectrum Noir Aqua Markers:
Bud Green, Teal, Purple, Wildflower, Marine, Navy & Black

 I used Copics for the Village Scene:
N0, N2, C3, C5, C7, Y11, E43, E44, E47
White Liquid Applique

  
Before entering please read…
Challenge Details:
  1. You must include at least ONE Make it Crafty image – All other entries will be disqualified.
    Your one image can include a background image and can be combined with images from other brands.
  2. This is a COLOURING challenge and must include some type of colouring whether it be with markers, pencils, paints, distress inks or even finger painting. The choice is yours!
  3. You can enter as many times as you like as long as each project is a new creation. (No Back linking)
  4. You DO NOT have to make a card and can submit your coloured image only.
    Please make sure you WATERMARK the image with your name.
Winners will be announced on the 3rd of the following month
There are NO random winners.
The DT will vote at the end of the challenge and ‘One’ winner and Top 3 will be selected
Prize
The winner will receive a $15 gift certificate to spend at Make it Crafty
 
Remember to use a Make it Crafty image and upload your projects to the Make it Crafty Gallery. Also, please share your progress, possible disasters and your triumphs with us in the Facebook group HERE. We'd love to see you joining us so we can Oooooh and Aaaaah over your creations! 
 
Have a great weekend!
Rosie

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

7 Kids College Fund Challenge #140: ANYTHING GOES!

Happy Wednesday everyone! Today starts a new challenge on the 7 Kids College Fund Challenge Blog! The theme for the next 2 weeks is: ANYTHING GOES!! 
 
Just remember to qualify for the Top 3 and Gift Certificate drawing, you must use a stamp carried in the 7 Kids College Fund Store. This challenge will end on DECEMBER 15th, 12:00pm MST.
 
Today I used this adorable stamp from C.C. Designs called Stack of Snowmen. Aren't they so stinkin' CUTE?! I did minimal coloring so this card came together pretty quickly.  They are stamped on Neenah Cardstock and colored with Copics.
 
Copics:
Pink: R81
Blue: B34
Orange: Y38, YR68
White Liquid Applique
 
The gorgeous papers are from C.C. Designs Snowy Day 6x6 Paper Pad. That beautiful circled die around the sentiment was made using Memory Box Stitched Snowflake Circle Die.
 
 Supplies from the 7 Kids College Fund Store:

Remember, when you see a card from any of the DT Members using products you like, please click on the links we provide in our blog posts when you place an order so we can get credit, and continue to make beautiful cards for you to enjoy. :) This new challenge on the 7 Kids College Fund Challenge Blog ends DECEMBER 15th at 12pm MST!
 
 
Hugs,
Rosie