Aqua Birthday Girl

Hi Everyone,

This birthday girl from Simon Says Stamp is so much fun to color and create with. She's Melody from and Easter stamp set, but there's no reason she can't be used for lots of different events, in this case, a birthday card.

Enjoy!

Paper Dolls

Hi Everyone,

Last month PTI introduced a new series of paper dolls which you store in 4" x 5" metal containers. I bought the stamp set, but then I realized that the dolls are too small for my grandchildren, who are 2 and 4. So I decided to use the same concept using larger dolls.

So I dug through my stamps and came up with some that could make a scene. I stamped and colored the dolls, and then placed them on some adhesive magnetic material. If I had a die, then it was very easy to cut out the magnetic material. If not, then I tried to use my Scan N Cut, but not too happy with the way it turned out. I could be more persistent, but also, just doing a rough cut out is also acceptable.

I divided the dolls between two containers, with the playground scene for the younger girl, and the picnic girl and the spring rain girls for the older girl. There are more girls that I can create and color differently. Also, I am loving that Skater Girl from Avery Elle and Melody from SSS.

Brushed Blooms

Hi Everyone,

I made this card for the PTI Make it Monday event. I used the Brushed Blooms stamp set. The purpose was to do some ink blending on the background, and then superimpose some additional color using a stencil. It turns out very interesting looking.

Enjoy!

Mama Elephant Sunday Stroll and In My Heart Stamp Sets

Hi Everyone,

I made a few cards with the Mama Elephant Sunday Stroll stamp set. A couple of the kids are from the In My Heart stamp set, but the majority are from the Sunday Stroll set. Also, the sentiments are from the Sunday Sentiments stamp set. I'm assuming they were designed to complement each other. I cut the main panel using a stitched die and added a cloud die from MFT and a landscape design from MFT. I used Ranger dye inks to add some color on the panels. I like using the yellow on the main panel to give the ambience of the sun rays.

Girl in Red With Snowball

Hi Everyone,

Here is a card using the You're the Coolest girl from Doodle Garden Girl. This stamp is not easy to find today, maybe it has been retired, but I found it on Etsy. It's really appropriate today, since it has been snowing here for hours. It was only supposed to snow lightly--but so far it's been snowing for about seven hours. Anyway, the name of the stamp set is "You're the Coolest," if you want to see if you can find it.

I tried to paper piece this girl twice. It's not as easy as it looks, and I have a new respect for people who can do a good job of that. Anyway, enjoy this snowy day!

Enjoy!

MFT Sketch 1-12-16

Hi Everyone,

Here is my card for the MFT Stamps sketch for this week. I used the lines from the Distressed Patterns stamp set to create the horizontal lines. I used the Mini Modern Blooms stamp set and dies for the flowers. I also used the Die-Namics Double Stitched Oval STAX for the greeting.

Enjoy!

Girl on Sled

Hi Everyone,

Here is a Pure Innocence girl on a sled. I used Ranger Inks for the blue background, then used the MFT Stamps snowy background stencil and BoBunny Sugar glitter paste to create the snow. Love the Pure Innocence stamps! I colored her with Copic markers.

Enjoy!