Newborn Bear from StarJamLines for Colour Crazy Challenge on the 21st of May, 2021

At Colour Crazy Challenge for the 21st of May, 2021, we are sponsored by StarJamLines.

Here is my card:

I have digitally printed Newborn Bear image on to X-Press It Blending card and then coloured the image with the following Copics markers:

• bear - R30, E31, E33, E35, E53, E55.. E57. E59, colourless blender on nappy, 100
• green - Gw1, G24, G28
• yellow - Y11, Y13, Y15, Y17
• balloons - Y000, Y00, G03, R01, YR000, YR00, V000, BV0000, BV000, BV01, V25
• clouds - C00, C0
• sky - Y000, V000, BG000, BG10
• outline - B26

I have cut the image using my paper cutter and adhered it on to a slimline card from Envelope Solutions.

I have stamped out a sentiment with Nautical Blue Memento ink using my Misti and stamps from Party Time, Dream Wedding and Good Thinking: Love Notes (the last two have been discontinued) all by the wonderful Marcella at Power Poppy.

As usual, I have drawn some inspiration from the wonderful Alyce at Kit and Clowder and her awesome Monthly Classes, as well as Mindy from My Creative Scoop.

Here are a couple of close-ups of the colouring before the balloons were added and after:

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Classic Design Challenge May 2021 #5 - Anything Goes

Crafty Creations Challenge #421 - May Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge MIUCB #49 - May Anything Goes + optional twist of Layering

A Bit More Time To Craft Challenge #140 - Anything Goes

2 Crafty Critter Crazies Challenge #50 - Anything Goes as long as there is a cute critter!

Go and check out the rest of the Design Team at Colour Crazy Challenge.

Thanks for looking!

Signature created using The Friendship Collection by Gina at Weeds & Wildflowers Supply Co.

Sledging Pups by All Dressed Up for Winter Wonderland for the 7th of May, 2021

At Winter Wonderland this month, we are hosted by Stacey.
Welcome to our fifth challenge for 2021.

Our theme is:

Winter Sports

So here is my card:

Please remember that it is Christmas projects only and they must include the theme.

"Theme"

Our sponsor for this challenge is All Dressed Up:

Here's a bit about All Dressed Up:

Hi, my name's Wendy, founder of All Dressed Up. I live in Nottingham UK with my husband and two children (my inspiration behind the characters) - in particular, my daughter who has kept me up-to-date with trends and all things digital.

Day to day, I work as a textile designer working traditionally within childrenswear, fashion and interiors. Although my work is mostly digital, my work process remains hand-drawn which I hope comes across in my artwork. 

All Dressed Up was created in 2013 as a place to share my digital stamps which back then was a whole new challenge for me. Since, I've been lucky to have discovered a whole creative community and welcomed the All Dressed Up design team who have been amazing to work with. Through our online community and Instagram, the team keep me on my toes to keep on drawing, creating and inspiring. My favourite thing is seeing how my characters are continually given brand new personalities!

On our Facebook and Instagram page we host regular tutorials, challenges (and freebies!) and is the real heart of our community. The stamps are available from the All Dressed Up Etsy shop which is continually updated on a monthly basis with lots of limited edition and seasonal stamps available in particular.

The All Dressed Up community is a friendly bunch (if I do say so myself!) and we would love for you to get involved, see your work and for you to share your stamping tips too! Do get in contact and be sure to visit our Facebook and Instagram pages to see what we're creating at the moment.

I chose Sledging Pup for my image, which I digitally printed four times in various sizes on to X-Press It blending card and then cut out using my paper cutter.

I have coloured the image with the following Copics markers:

• sleds - E31, E33, E35, E37
• pups 1 and 4 - E11, E13, E15, E18, 100, piece of nappy with colourless blender, clear Wink of Stella on the nose
• pups 2 and 3 - E53, E55, E57, E59, 100, piece of nappy with colourless blender, clear Wink of Stella on the nose
• pups 1 and 3 
• blue scarf/middle strip of jumper - B12, B14, B16
• outer strips of jumper/hearts - BG53, BG45, BG57
• pups 2 and 4 
• pink scarf/middle strip of jumper - RV52, RV55, RV66
• outer strips of jumper/hearts - BV01, BV04, BV08
• holly - YG03, G14, G16
• berries - R37, R59, clear Wink of Stella
• snow - BV0000, BV000, C0, C1, C3, clear Wink of Stella
• sky - B000, B00, B12, B21, B23, Y11, E50, RV42, R000, R20, R30
• outline - B23

I then adhered the coloured image on to a white card from Envelope Solutions.

The sentiment is from the November 2020 Club La-La Land Crafts kit by the wonderful Irina at La-La Land Crafts. I have stamped the sentiment in Nautical Blue Memento ink using my MISTI.

As usual, I have taken inspiration from the wonderful Monthly Classes and Bonus Classes from the awesome Alyce at Kit and Clowder.

Here are some close-ups of the colouring:

I would like to add this card to the following challenges:

The Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge #93 - Anything Christmas Goes

2 Crafty Critter Crazies May Challenge #50 - Anything Goes as long as there is a critter or two!

Crafty Creations Challenge #421 - May Anything Goes

There is inspiration from the rest of the Winter Wonderland DT over on the Winter Wonderland blog, so please pop over to everyone's blog by clicking on their name. We always appreciate a comment or two! :) You can also find out what other challenges are out there, which could give you some ideas for your card stash.

We all hope that you are able to join us for this challenge. Please remember that it is Christmas Projects only! We look forward to visiting your blogs and seeing your gorgeous Christmas creations. Please be sure to post a link back to the Winter Wonderland blog in your blog post in order to be eligible for a prize!

Have fun and remember that you can enter up to 3 times. This challenge will end on Thursday the 3rd of June, 2021.

Please check the Winter Wonderland blog on Monday the 10th of May to find out the winners of the Peace on Earth Challenge.

Thanks for looking!

Summer Fairy by Fabrika Fantasy for Lil Patch of Crafty Friends on the 2nd of May, 2021

Hi All!

Welcome to my post about my card for the fifth challenge of 2021 for the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog.

Here is my card:

The sponsor for this challenge is:

Fabrika Fantasy

Prize ~ 3 images

Shop: https://www.fabrikafantasy.com/store.php#.X4sDYtBKjIV
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FabrikaFantasy
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabrikafantasy/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/fabrikafantasy/

I chose the digital stamp Summer Fairy from Fabrika Fantasy which I have digitally printed on to X-Press It Blending Card in a grey setting so that you can't see the outline (in retrospect, I should have left it darker!). I have used my paper cutter to cut around my image, followed by colouring with the following Copics:

• skin - E000, E00, E21, E11, E04
• hair - E33, E35, E37, E39
• eyes - BG45, BG57, BG49, 100
• eyeshadow - B06, clear Wink of Stella
• lips - RV55, RV66, clear Wink of Stella
• cherries - R11, R37, R59, RV99, YG00, G17, clear Wink of Stella
• apple - R11, R35, R37, R59
• leaves - G03, G17, G29
• peaches - YR12, YR15, YR18
• pears - YG03, YG63, Y26, E44
• blackberries - BV25, B29, G94, G99
• rubies on necklace - R37, R39, clear Wink of Stella
• branches - E44, E47
• bowl - E43, E44
• butterflies - B12, B14, B16, clear Wink of Stella, black glitter pen (the one at the top also has the green from the leaves as an undercoat!)
• dress - V22, V25, V28, purple glitter pen

I have adhered the coloured image on to a white card from Envelope Solutions.

As usual, I have taken inspiration from the wonderful Alyce at Kit and Clowder and her fantastic monthly classes. The background is actually a combination of a few different classes.

I have to say, part way through colouring this image I was thinking, why did I choose this one!? Especially as I chose to print it grey so that it was effectively no lines colouring. But I am always up for a challenge with my colouring (Alyce has taught us this!), so I am happy I stuck with it and am really pleased with the results, even though I coloured one of the butterflies as leaves to start and I had an issue with a leaking pen. I eventually drew some inspiration from Jackie who coloured this image in 2019 for Colour Crazy Challenge. Thanks Jackie!

Here are a couple of close-ups of the colouring - in the first photo, my E39 pen leaked! But I was able to cover it up :)

There is inspiration from the rest of the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends DT over on the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge blog, so please pop over to everyone's blog by clicking on their name. We always appreciate a comment or two! :) You can also find out what other challenges are out there, which could give you some ideas for your card or gift stash.

We all hope that you are able to join us for this challenge. We look forward to visiting your blogs and seeing your gorgeous "always anything goes" creations. Please ensure that you are a follower of the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge blog to be eligible for a prize!

Have fun! This challenge will end on Saturday the 15th of May, 2021. Please check the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge blog on Sunday 2nd of May, 2021 to find out the winners of Challenge #156.

I would like to enter this card into a few challenges:

Classic Design Challenge May #5 - May Anything Goes 

A Perfect Time to Craft Challenge #5-2021 - May Anything Goes

Mix It Up Challenge Blog MIUCB #49 - May Anything Goes plus optional twist of Layering

A Bit More Time to Craft Challenge #138 - Anything Goes

Thanks for looking!

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