Stampin' In Alaska

  I couldn't resist joining the Winter Time/Let it Snow challenge at Power Poppy.  The recent winter release is perfect for this challenge.  Who could resist this adorable Bernard Bear image??   I picked up some digital images with their Black Friday Weekend sale with 30% of digis.  The snowy cabin digital image was printed onto Stampin' Up card stock and colored with Copic Markers.  I also highlighted the snow with Icicle Stickles then sponged a cloudy sky with Memento ink and a scalloped die cut. Bernard Bear from Forest Fellas was also printed onto SU cardstock, colored with Copic Markers, fussy cut and adhered to the snowy scene.  I just love him!  Marcella's details are so fabulous, down to a watch on his arm! I would like to share my card with the following: Power Poppy Creative Confetti Challenge - Let It Snow! Word Art Wednesday:  Anything Goes #466 - #467 Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge:  Anything Goe s Simon Says S...

I'm joining the current Power Poppy Challege featuring their beautiful Peonies Digital Stamp set .  Hurry, it's on sale now for $2.49! I followed Julie's tutorial HERE which shows how to apply a quick splash of color by stippling inks.  Love this technique! Following Julie's example, I started by stippling Memento Rose Bud ink in the centers of the flowers.  I then came back with Angel Pink Memento ink.  The leaves were stippled with Bamboo Leaves.  I finished the panel by flicking the Bamboo Leaves ink mixed with a little water using a toothbrush. A machine stitched border, sentiment from Sweet 'n Sassy, designer paper from Pebbles Garden Party and brads finish the card.  My card was also inspired by Julie's Rock Your Mojo challenge.  I LOVE peonies... the smell and huge blooms remind me of my childhood.  My mom and grandmothers all had peony bushes.  I have about a dozen bushes around my yard and they are currently in...

So, being at home has its perks.... Sleeping in (when the dog allows it) Finishing projects around the house Going without make-up or fixing my hair AND playing in my craft room a little more! Today I decided to pull out this adorable orchid image from Power Poppy and practice my coloring skills.  The image is called Orchid Cascade and you can get it for $2.99 right now.  I used the following Copic Markers for the orchids:  Y11, V06,V04, V09 and BV000.  Practice and more practice! This will be going into the mail to my great-aunt who is a lover of orchids.  I know she will enjoy this... Thank you Marcella for such lovely artwork that we can share with others! I would like to share my card with the following: Power Poppy Creative Confetti Challenge:  Just Color Simon Says Stamp Wednesday:  Anything Goes Word Art Wednesday Challenge:  Anything Goes #432 and #433