Power Poppy ~ Geraniums ~

This is the first year in a very long time that I have flowers.  Let me clarify...  I have honest to goodness annuals this year...  My perennials have been perking right along the entire time!  :-)  Certain health issues have prevented me from enjoying lovely blossoms outside my home.  This year I have real geraniums...  not artificial ones stuck in a basket to make me feel better about myself...  lol... 

 

**Anyone else here know what I'm talking about?** 

 

 So when I saw this digi from Power Poppy I took the leap.  I haven't had a great deal of success in the past coloring digis, even after all of the cajoling, standing on one head and holding aluminum foil in one hand...  Ok...  Maybe I am confusing coloring digis with the TV antennae of yesteryear...  :-) 

I am happy to report that this time, my results were much more favorable.  I printed my image on Copic compatible paper (Gina K. Designs to be exact) and sprayed the image with Krylon Matte Finish.  I let it cure for a few days and went to work.  The texture was a tad bit more "rough" but it colored nicely and did not bleed...  WHEW!  All in all, I am pretty tickled with it...  What do you think?

 

Here's the 411...

 

Image - Power Poppy - Geraniums

Papers - Gina K. Designs, Bazzill, Georgia Pacific, American Crafts, Simple Stories Summer Fresh, Pebbles Americana

Inks - Copic - R11, R29, R35; G40, G82, G94;BG000

Flourish - Recollections

Seam Binding, Button, Baker's Twine

 

Thanks for visiting today!  Keep checking in this week as I share the Wednesday Word Art Challenge Digi Scripture challenge and some fun projects from Our Daily Bread Designs.  Blessings!

 

And I'm entering this in the Power Poppy of the Week Challenge...  (I hope it is good enough...)

 

Power Poppy of the Week  Peep of the Week Challenge 

Our Daily Bread Designs' September Release

Welcome to the ODBD September New Release! 

 

Kelley will be choosing one random winner from one of the designers blog comments to receive a $50 Gift Certificate to the ODBD Store to be used towards the purchase of stamps!  Now who couldn't use more ODBD stamps?????  You have until September 3rd, 2013 at 9:00pm EST to leave your comments on the designers blogs.  The winner will be posted on the ODBD Blog on September 4th, so be sure to check back to see if you have won.  :-)

I have two cards today featuring this fabulous new release! 

The first uses a new set called Jingle Bells...

shown here....

Isn't this image just amazing when colored?  I used Copics to color it and lightly sponged blue ink around it to create a faux sky.  A touch of glitter glue brightens up the snow while layers of red and green card stock make the white die cut layers pop.  I stamped a coordinating sentiment from this set on white card stock and used a ribbon die cut to highlight it.  I nestled it on the bottom so you could see the entire image.  This image is so realistic!  I believe I can even hear those bells ringing! 
 
And my second card today features another fabulous set, Holly Wreath...

shown here...

I just had to color this amazing image with Copics as well!  I colored each leaf to mimic holly with light green edges by layering a yellow green ink first, then a medium tone and finally a dark green in the center.  I then went back over each with the lightest color to blend.  I used a white gel pen to add subtle highlights on the berries.  This image is amazing!  A couple of gold bells added at the top add just the perfect touch.  I embossed the sentiment with gold to match the real jingle bells.

And a few sneek peeks I have shared this week...

this one using  Jingle Bells 

 

and this one using Apples  

 

shown here...

I just love them all!  Don't you?  Now I have Christmas carols running through my head... 

Anyone else ready to start their Christmas card stash????
 

Thank you for stopping by!  For more inspiration using the September release you can see the other Bread Sticks' projects on the ODBD blog, or visit their blog links below:

Sandee * Grace * Julie * Sabrina * Chris * Cathy * Dawn * Lori (YOU ARE HERE) * Silke * Angie * Lisa * Audrey *Tosh* ODBD Blog

Thanks for hopping by!

Copic

Jingle Bells

Bells - YR23, Y00, Y11, Y15
Holly - YG17, G17
Berries - R21, R22, R24, R27
Post - V28, Y21, YR27

Holly Wreath

Holly - G40, G94, G99
Berries & Ribbon - R21, R22, R24, R27 

ODBDSLC99 - Stamped Flowers

Happy Saturday All!! I hope you are all having a great weekend!! Today I am popping in to share this week's Our Daily Bread Designs Shining the Light challenge!!

This week’s challenge:

Since this month marks the FOURTH Anniversary of Our Daily Bread Designs, all our challenges will focus on the Anniversary!!! Since one of the traditional gifts for the fourth anniversary is flowers. We would like to see flowers on your creations. Not just flower embellishments, but flower stamps! You must use Our Daily Bread Stamps to link your creation.

To make the challenge even more fun, we will be giving out a prize, a $15 gift certificate to be used toward stamps at the Our Daily Bread Designs store!! Entries for the prize must be submitted by Friday, March 9th at 8 a.m. EST. One random winner will be chosen and announced next Saturday. If you are not using ODBD stamps, please do not enter more than once. Additional entries without using ODBD stamps will not be commented on or will they qualify for prizes.

While it is not required to use Our Daily Bread Designs images and sentiments on your creations, we would love to see them if you have them. As a way of recognizing those who do use Our Daily Bread Designs stamps, we will again be choosing 1 to 2 creations to spotlight for our Shining the Light Award. In order to qualify for this award, however, you must use Our Daily Bread stamps and have your submission added to Mr. Linky by Friday, March 9th at 8 a.m. EST. If you upload your creations to Splitcoast Stampers or any other online gallery, please use the keyword ODBDSLC99. When creating your posts on blogs please include a link to our challenge.

Here's my take on this week's challenge...



I pulled out one of the very first sets I ever purchased from ODBD, The Lord Has Risen. I used Copics on this one, V12, V15, V17, for the violets and G43, G46 for the leaves. Touches of Y11 and Y17 highlight the centers. I also used C1 to lightly shade the background. I cut and embossed the image with a Spellbinder die before adding a coordinating DP scalloped die underneath and a lacy doily die. Some ruffled ribbon adds interest!

For more inspiration for this challenge, please visit my Sister Sticks:

Chris Olsen
Jan Marie Ennenga
Debi Southard
Jan Keen
Kathy Roney
Rosemary Dennis
Sabrina Jackson

To see all the creations in one place or join the challenge, click here.
We hope you can join the challenge! We look forward to seeing your creations!!

Thanks for stopping by and for your comments!! Blessings...

Supplies

Stamps - Our Daily Bread Designs - The Lord Has Risen
Ink - Versafine Onyx Black; Copics - V12, V15, V17, G43, G46, Y11, Y17, C1
Paper - Colorbok, Bazzill, Prima - Londonerry
Dies - Spellbinders - Ovals Large, Scalloped Ovals Large; Cheery Lynn Designs - Swedish Spring Oval Frame, Queen Anne's Lace
Accessories - Pearl Flourish, Ruffle Ribbon

The Mighty Sea

Ecclesiastes Chapter 3
Verses 1 - 11 KJV

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away; A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak; A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace. What profit hath he that worketh in that wherein he laboureth? I have seen the travail, which God hath given to the sons of men to be exercised in it. He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end. I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life.

Thank you so much for taking a few moments to stop by and visit! The last few weeks, you may have noticed a few less posts than normal. My dear sister in law passed away a little over a week ago after a battle with a form of fibrosis. But there are signs of life on the farm as well. We are in the midst of lambing. New life has come and unfortunately some have gone. So as it is with the sea... the tide rolls in and then goes back out. For everything there is a season... and thankfully He makes everything beautiful in His time... Blessings...

Today's card...



and a closer look at my shaker card...


Supplies

Stamps - Our Daily Bread Designs - The Mighty Sea
Paper - Paper Studio; K & Company - Life's Journey
Ink - Versafine Onyx Black, Copics
Dies - Spellbinders - Postage Postage Stamps; Standard Squares Large
Other Supplies - Acetate Sheet; Flower Soft Ultra Fine - Sand; Starfish Brad - Recollections, Paper Punch - Martha Stewart Crafts; Pearls - Recollections; Twine

ODBDSLC53 New Life

For this week's challenge you may only use Our Daily Bread Designs stamps. You must use at least one image, sentiment or image to qualify for the challenge.

To make the challenge even more fun, we will be giving out a prize, a $ 15 gift certificate to be used toward stamps at the Our Daily Bread Designs store!! Entries for the prize must be submitted by Thursday, March 24. One random winner will be chosen and announced next Saturday.

We will again be choosing 1 to 2 creations to spotlight for our Shining the Light Award. In order to qualify for this award, however, you must use Our Daily Bread stamps and have your submission added to Mr. Linky at the ODBD blog March 19th post by March 24 at 8 p.m. EST. If you upload your creations to Splitcoast Stampers or any other online gallery, please use the keyword ODBDSLC53. When creating your posts on blogs please include a link to the challenge. Be sure to check out the other fab designs by the challenge team. These uber talented ladies have some awesome stuff to show you!

Chris
Fran
Pat
Sabrina
Silke

And here's my creation for the week ~



Recipe -

Card Stock - Bazzill
Designer Paper - Three Bugs in a Rug - Chloe
Stamps - ODBD The Lord Has Risen & Daffodil Corner
Ink - Memento - Tuxedo Black, Close To My Heart - Garden Green (applied over verse after embossing, Versamark, Copics

YG06, YG13, YG17
Y17, Y21,Y38
0 Colorless Blender

Embossing Powder - Stampendous Stamp n' Stuff - Opaque White
Dies - Spellbinders Labels Sixteen
Punch - EK Success
Fibers - Offray Satin Fringe White, Offray - White 1/4" Satin (woven through punching)
Pearls - Crystal Stickers by Mark Richards
Dimensional Foam

Blessings ~

Lori
Saintsrule!

Easter Blessings

We survived another daylight savings change! Whoo hoo! I really wish we could just stop messing with the clock and leave it like this! I love getting up early and getting things done! Funny how I spring out of bed so much easier these days. I think it is because my mind thinks I will be done an hour earlier... Funny how your mind plays tricks on ya!

March is marching on and that means Easter will soon be here. I pulled out one of ODBD Easter sets to create today's card. It has a tad more "bling" that I usually go for. (I am more of a silver girl than gold...) Hope you are having a fabulous week and stay tuned as ODBD will be celebrating a BIG anniversary soon! Blessings!

Lori
Saintsrule!

Recipe

Card Stock - Georgia Pacific, Bazzill, American Craft
Stamps - ODBD Easter Blessings
Ink - Image - Memento - Tuxedo Black
Ink - Sentiment - Versamark
Embossing Powder - Ranger Queen's Gold
Ink - Image - Copic

Leaves - YG25, YG95, YG99
Flowers - C2 (just a hint on the petals where some shadowing might occur)

Embossing - Cuttlebug
Dies - Nestabilities - Beaded Ovals, Pendant Lattice
Dew Drops - Gold - unknown
Fiber - Offray - 5/8" Satin White

Everything and everyone has a place...

In case you hadn't noticed, it is the first day of March! Hooray! And you know what that means? New releases over at ODBD.... Today's project will be used on my Easter table this year... (in case I forget who I am...) lol... I keep going back to this turning 40 thing... I know you will love, love, love the new releases.

Check it out and don't forget to pop over to ODBD this Saturday for the Shining the Light Challenge! Can't wait to see what you create!

Lori
Saintsrule

Card Stock - Bazzill
Stamps - ODBD - Daffodil Corner
Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic

Y11, Y13, Y15
YG13, YG17

Embossing Folder - Provocraft Swiss Dots
Fiber - Unknown
Die - Spellbinder Fleur de Lis Pendant

Tulips are such happy flowers...

I saw a Robin this morning! He (or was it a she?) was perched on our church office steps. I hope the little guy wasn't confused and made a wrong turn. He may freeze his little feathers off! lol... Hopefully this is a sign of warmer and better weather to come! I spotted a red winged blackbird yesterday and heard a meadowlark singing in the field! All encouraging signs... Speaking of encouraging signs... I recently purchased a stamp set from Papertrey Ink. I love, love, love their Friendship Jar series. When I spotted the new Spring set, I fell in love... and then I ordered! Today's image comes from that set. Tulips remind me of spring. They make me want to sing just like the Robin... well, not as beautifully as the Robin... Good thing God said to make a "joyful noise..." Blessings to you and yours this Sabbath!

Lori
Saintsrule!

Card Stock - Bazzill
Designer Paper - K & Company - Tim Coffey - Blossomwood Paper Pad
Card Stock - Image - Gina K. Pure Luxury
Stamp - Image (jar) - Papertrey Ink - Friendship Jar
Stamp - Image (tulips and sentiment) Papertrey Ink - Friendship Jar Spring Fillers
Ink - Image - Memento - Tuxedo Black, Copics

Copics

Tulips - R02,R22, R27, 0 Colorless Blender
Greenery - Yg03, YG95, G85
Mason Jar - BG0000, BG10, BG11, B41
Shadow - C1

Ink - Sentiment - Memento - Rich Cocoa
Die - Tag - Papertrey Ink - Label Die
FIber - Jute

Clean and Simple - Part 2

Had to make a trip to the city today for a doctor's appointment. Thank you for all of your continued prayers! My follow up went well and I will not have to go back for a few months. Since the opportunity presented itself, I stopped at a large scrapbooking store. Since when do you need an opportunity, right? lol... I stocked up on pink, yellow, blue, lavender... basically I went nuts over anything that looked springy! It has been a LONG winter folks... I traveled over to another craft store and snapped up some fabulous bargains. I love days like that, don't you? All in all a pretty pleasant day!

So today's card is pretty clean and simple. I did little embellishments and let the image speak for itself! Here's to the first signs of spring! Hope you are having a wonderful week!

Hugs ~

Lori - Saintsrule

Recipe

Card Stock - Bazzill
Card Stock - Gina K. Pure Luxury (image)
Designer Paper - Bo Bunny Peacock Lane Ivy
Ink - Image - Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics
Ink - Frame - Memento Grape Jelly
Stamp - Image - Justrite - Breath of Spring Set
Spellbinders Nestabilities - Ovals Large, Classic Ovals Small
Fiber - Unknown - Satin 5/8"
Ranger Diamond Stickles - Bow

Copics

Crocus - V1, V04, V09
Greenery - YG95, YG99
Bow - CO, C1

Friends Warm the Heart

And boy can I use some warming right now? The weather is frigid here (4 degrees this morning) and we are expecting a major snowstorm tonight. I am home nursing a terrible respiratory infection but will have to be on the road in the morning no matter what. In my line of work, bad weather means all hands on deck! So with the looming snow what better subject to color than a snowman? And I have to say, he is one handsome dude! lol I recently purchased this stamp from the Flourishes website. I was a little "afraid" of coloring snow but after a little experimentation got the hang of it. Let me know if a photo tutorial would be of use! If you like the looks of my snow dude I can share the secret! lol... Have a wonderful and warm day! And stay safe out there!

Blessings

Lori

Card Recipe

5 x 7 finished size

Card Stock - White - Georgia Pacific
Designer Paper - Bo Bunny Tis the Season Snow Flakes (reversible)
Stamp - Image & Sentiment - Flourishes - Warm Winter Wishes
Ink - Copic
Ink - Image & Sentiment - Memento Tuxedo Black
Ink - Edging - Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Tumbled Glass by Ranger Inks
Stickles - Star Dust by Ranger - Snow on hat and stick arms
Die Cuts - Nestabilities - Standard Circles Large, Petite Scalloped Circles Large, Beaded Circles
Pearls 3mm - Crystal Stickers Pearls by Mark Richards
Ribbon - Offray Satin - 7/8 Red

Copics

Snowman - C0, E21, E25, E50, 0 Colorless Blender

Shadow - C0, C3, C5, 0 Colorless Blender

Carrot - YR04, YR68

Sticks - E57

Buttons - C3, C5, C7

Bird - C3, C5

Hat and Scarf - R24, R29, R59

I Come Bearing Gifts

I hope you and yours had a wonderful Thanksgiving. I know I did! And I ate entirely too much! Hubby and I spent the day with our son and his family. My Mom came along with her famous homemade yeast rolls! Yum! I dread going anywhere near a set of scales for a while. We had an enjoyable day eating, sharing and enjoying one another. I worked a dimensional puzzle with the oldest granddaughter. That made my head hurt! But I know that memory is one she will cherish for years to come. Hopefully she will remember that when Lori is long gone. That's what it is all about really... passing on traditions and lore... creating memories with those we love. I plan on keeping that in mind as I prepare for the Christmas season. It shouldn't really be about stuff! Even though I have to confess I did take in some Black Friday sales.... more looking than anything else... LOL

Today's image is from Susanne's Custom Art and Card Design. I think this image speaks to my earlier point. Children just naturally love to share with others. We could learn a great deal from their zest for life! Blessings to you and yours today!

Lori

Card Design

5 x 7

Card Stock - Dark Brown, Dark Red - Bazzill
Card Stock - Image - Gina K. Pure Luxury
Designer Paper - My Mind's Eye - Holly Jolly - Winter Branches (reversible)
Stamps - Image - Susanne's Custom Art and Card Design - Elisabeth Bell - Flower Cheer
Stamps - Sentiment - Gina K. Designs - Blessed is the Season
Ink - Image - Memento Tuxedo Black
Ink - Sentiment - Memento - Rich Cocoa
Ink - Edge of Image - Memento Desert Sand and Rich Cocoa
Ink - Markers - Copic
Ribbon - Offray - Grosgrain 1 inch Brown
Die Cuts - Nestabilities - Standard Circles Large, Petite Scalloped Circles Large
Pearls - Kaisercraft
Glitter Pen - Sakura Gelly Roll - Clear Star (Hair Ribbon and Ribbon on Bouquet)

Copic Colors

Sweater - R49, R59
Cords - E33, E35
Hair - E33, E35, E37
Poinsettia & Ribbon - R27, R46
Greenery - YG67
Flower Centers - Y17
Belt and Shoes - E37, E39
Skin - E00
Blush - R20

I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas

I'm not sure this is exactly the look I was shooting for. lol... I colored the image (by Elisabeth Bell) recently at an image swap. I thought the image would be perfect for a Christmas wedding card. Just one problem... I don't know anyone getting married this holiday season... bummer! So I decided to make it into a traditional Christmas card. The sentiment is very light. I used a light teal ink. And in hindsight I think I should have gone darker... Sounds like coloring your hair right! Tee hee... Well here it is! I hope it provides some ideas for you this year!

Blessings to you and yours! And have a wonderful Thanksgving today!

Card Recipe

5 x 7

Card stock - Bazzill (dark teal), Georgia Pacific (white)
Card stock - Image - Gina K. Pure Luxury
Designer Paper - Best Creation GP 080
Stamp - Image - Elisabeth Bell for Whiff of Joy - Willow with Lantern
Stamp - Sentiment - Our Daily Bread Designs - Peace & Joy
Ink - Image - Memento Tuxedo Black
Ink - Markers - Copic
Ink - Sentiment - Studio G VP0012
Ink - Background - Sponged on Stampin Up - Going Gray and Memento Summer Sky
Ribbon - Michael's - Silver Wire
Pearls - Scrappers Must Haves

Copic

Bride - C0, C1, C2
Holly & Berries - YG17, R46
Skin & Blush - E00, R20
Flame - YR15, YR18
Hair - E25, E32
Sakura Glaze - Lantern
Sakura Gelly Roll Star - trim on dress, ribbons

Santa is Coming to Town!

Here we are the day before Thanksgiving. Don't you just love the holiday season? There is so much meaning this time of year. I think of the Pilgrims celebrating the first Thanksgiving. Half of their population died from exposure and malnutrition simply because they wanted to worship the one true God. And Christmas... how a baby born in a manager in Bethlehem changed the entire world. It is a wonderful time of year and I am so blessed and tremendously thankful for all the gifts my Lord has given me. I can't praise him enough!

Today's card actually uses an image of Santa Claus. Many people don't know the story behind the real Father Christmas who made sure children in his village had little treats at Christmas time. Somewhere we lost the real meaning of Christmas and self sacrifice for others. I have been very guilty of focusing so much on getting the perfect "gifts" that I have forgotten about the most important gifts. First of all, I pray my family and friends know Jesus as their Savior and Lord. Second, I pray that the gifts I give are from the heart and build "memories" not "materialism." I pray that I also become more child-like in my dealings with others.

The image of Santa reminds me of this. Children are so true in their faith. For a few brief years they "BELIEVE" there is a Santa. Even though the logistics of it are impossible not to mention improbable they believe with all their heart. It is my prayer that I take that wide eyed innocence into this season of love and giving.

In the book of Luke, the disciples were squabbling about what ranking they would have in heaven. (How true is this today among Christians? I know I have been guilty of this on more than one occasion.) Jesus perceiving the magnitude of this little ego trip promptly placed a child beside him and began to gently counsel the disciples.

And said unto them, "Whosover shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he is least among you all, the same shall be great."
Luke 9:48

Wow! Blessings to you-

Lori

Card Recipe

5 X 7

Card Stock - Georgie Pacific (white & black), Bazzill
Pattern Paper - Anna Griffith
Stamps - Image - Close to My Heart - Share the Magic
Stamps - Sentiment - Close to My Heart - I Believe
Ink - Image and Sentiment - Memento - Tuxedo Black
Copic - Markers
Ribbon - 7/8 Offray Grosgrain - Black
Stickles - Diamond (belt buckle and sentiment)
Gold Pen - Uni-Ball Gold Gel Pen
Embossing Folder - Cuttlebug - Swiss Dots
Die Cut - Fiskars Punch



Copic Colors

Reds - R27, R29, R46
Blacks - 110, C7, C5
Skin - E00
Blush - R20
Lips - E04

St. Bernard Ornament

Hard to believe we are a few short weeks from Thanksgiving. That means Christmas is just around the corner. In Kentucky, we are having wonderful weather. Today will be in the mid 70's (unheard of for this time of year). There's nothing like putting out Christmas decorations in short sleeves... LOL... But with the holidays rapidly approaching, I am looking for quick and easy gifts. Yesterday, I posted a wall hanging and today, I have an ornament for you. This particular gift will be one for a fellow St. Bernard lover. However, you can modify this to go with anything you want. You are only limited by the type of stamp you use! Thanks so much for reading!

Blessings-

Lori

Ornament Recipe

Card stock - Bazzill
Designer Paper - Anna Griffith
Stamp - Eat Cake Graphics
Ink - Memento - Tuxedo Black
Ink - Coloring - Copics
Glimmer Mist - Tattered Angels - Iridescent Gold (applied to green and burgundy card stock)
Die cuts - Spellbinders Nestabilities - Large Ovals, Fleur De Lis Pendant, Large Petite Scalloped Ovals
Die cuts - Holly Leaves - Provocraft Cricut - Winter Wonderland Cartridge
Pearls - Kaisercraft - Red
Ribbon - Unknown



Copic Colors

Elves - YG17, YG67, R59
Flesh - E00
Blush - R20
St Bernard - E33, E37, E39
Tag - C1, C2
Collar - R59

Praise the Lord

Today's card was created using an image from Stampavie. Specifically this image is called Francesca in the Winter Field by Sarah Kay. The sentiment is one I pulled from a group of Inkadinkado stamps. I think the sentiment goes well with this image. I know in the cooler months, I forget all the things to be thankful for. It is easy to focus on the shorter days and challenging weather and forget the beauty all around us. The little girl in this image seems to be taking time to see the beauty in it all by stopping to appreciate the birds as they gather food for winter. So as this weekend I pull out my scarf and gloves, instead of grumbling, I plan on celebrating what God as given me. I have another day of life and a beautiful season to behold. Praise the Lord for all the things he has done!

Blessings

Lori

Card Recipe

6 X 6 inches

Card Stock - Unknown - Dark Brown, Metallic Aqua, Fawn
Card Stock - Image - Gina K. Pure Luxury
Designer Paper - We R Memory Keepers - Maple Grove - Birch & Walnut
Stamp - Image - Stampavie - Francesca in the Winter Field by Sarah Kay
Stamp - Sentiment - Inkadinkado - Good News
Ink - Image - Memento - Tuxedo Black
Ink - Image - Copic - Various (Sorry, I think I used everything on this one....)
Die Cuts - Spellbinders - Standard Circle Large, Pendant Lattice
Watermark Ink - Versamark
Embossing Powder - Ranger Embossing Powder Copper
Ribbon - Stampin Up

Friendship Jar - Holiday Edition

Sounds like we may get a snowflake or two tonight in the Ohio Valley. It will be mixed with rain but I guess this will mark the unofficial start of winter. So with that in mind, I decided to pull out a holiday theme. The image I used today is from Papertrey Ink. The main design is known as a Friendship Jar. With each holiday/season you can purchase images to stamp inside the jar. A while back I posted an image with candy corns and then another with leaves and acorns inside the jar. This set has peppermints, sugar cookies, snowflakes and even stamps that can convert the jar to a mug brimming with hot chocolate. Cool, huh? Well, maybe hot... tee hee...

To complete this image I had to pull out some tartan (this designer paper is from SEI) plus a myriad of card stock. I stamped the lid image on the tartan and after cutting it out paper pieced it onto the image. The third layer of card stock is actually a metallic paper (silver to be exact). The silver, red and black combo really stand out. I can't wait to give this card away!

Hope you are having a wonderful week. Please watch my blog over the coming week or so as I have some fun things going on! I can't wait to see you! Blessings!

Lori

Card Recipe

6 X 6 Inch

Card Stock - Black - Georgia Pacific, Red - Gina K. Designs, Silver - unknown
Card Stock - Image - Gina K. Pure Luxury
Designer Paper - SEI - Alpine Frost - Winter Guest
Image - Papertrey Ink - Friendship Jar
Sentiment & Filler - Papertrey Ink - Friendship Jar Holiday Fillers
Ink - Image and Sentiment - Memento - Tuxedo Black
Ink - Coloring - Copic (colors listed below)
Ink - Edging of Image - Stampin Up - Going Gray
Die Cuts - Nestabilities - Labels Eleven, Fleur De Lis Pendants
Glitter Glue - Stickles - Diamond - applied to colored tie on jar lid
Ribbon - Black Satin - Unknown
Bow-Easy Tool - to create this fabulous bow



Copic Colors

Reds - R29, R46 - candy and ribbon on jar lid
W3 - Tone down red and highlight white areas on the candy
C0 - to shadow and highlight the jar

ODBDSLC35

Amazing that I would be able to put out a second post today! I created a new card this afternoon and am so excited I have to go ahead and post it. As many of you know I love Our Daily Bread Designs stamps. And I love to participate in their challenges. This week the challenge is to create something combining their top three challenges. That wasn't hard for me considering I really love bling! So creating a glitzy card with die cuts and punches was a delight for me! The bling on this card is very subtle. You will have to look close to see it in the photos. But when you see the card in person it really pops! It was cool to use non-traditional Christmas colors too! I mean, who normally thinks of pink and white at Christmas? Maybe I will try purple next? Thanks to those who read and comment. I appreciate your feedback!

Lori

Card Design

5 X 6 inches

Card Stock - Bazzill - White and Pink
Card Stock - Image - Gina K. Pure Luxury
Embossing Folder - Cuttlebug - Flurry
Ink - Image - Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics
Ink - Sentiment - Memento Tuxedo Black
Stamp - Image and Sentiment - Our Daily Bread Designs - Blessed Christmas
Die Cuts - Nestabilities - Fancy Tags
Punch - Ionic - Ticket Punch
Pearls - Scrappers Must Haves
Stickles - Ranger - Diamond
Smooch Spritz - Vanilla Shimmer
Ribbon - Offray - Swiss Dot Light Pink



Tips

The second layer of white card stock was embossed with the Flurry folder and the image was reversed (placed upside down) before adhering.

The Fancy Tag die cut (under the image) was split in two and then applied to the bottom. It makes the tag appear to be the full length of the image!

The poinsettia colors are very simple.

Petals R20, R22
Centers YR15
Leaves - YG07

The entire poinsettia was covered with a light layer of Diamond Stickles for shimmer. The other "shimmer" is the Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz applied to the embossed underlayer.

How did I create the ribbon? I placed scor-tape on the the card and then folded the ribbon onto the card. I placed a small glue dot under each "fold" to help it hold! Voila! I also highlighted the tags with Stickles!

Sticklepalooza

Stickles have taken over my life! I find myself plastering them on everything as of late. Can you use too much? HUMMMM...... NAH! There is something about bling that just rocks! I don't know that you can have too much of a good thing. So on today's image, I took time to cover the ground with Stickles and everywhere that snow might have fallen. I also highlighted the icicle edging and the snowflake cutout. The result are so cute! I can't wait to send it. I can definitely wait for snow (big goofy grin) however! It looks so much better on paper! Blessings to you and yours.

Lori

Card Recipe

6 X 6 inches
Card Stock - Bazzill - Pale Lavender
Card Stock - Bazzill - White Swiss Dot
Card Stock - Image - Gina K. Pure Luxury
Designer Paper - Bo Bunny - Winter Joy Snow Fall - Reversible
Image - Stampavie - Rose Cuddling the Winter Bunny by Sarah Kay
Sentiment - Clear Dollar Stamps, LLC - Heartfelt Sentiments
Ink - Image - Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics
Ink - Sentiment - Memento - Grape Jelly
Ink - Sponging - image and sentiment backgrounds - Memento - Lulu Lavender
Paper Edger - Icicles - Martha Stewart
Paper Punch - Snowflake - Martha Stewart
Stickles - Ranger - Diamond
Ribbon - Offray Satin Fringe (adhered with Scor-Tape_
Ribbon - Stampin Up - Lavender Grosgrain
Embellishments - Pebbles by SMH - Egg Hunt



Copic Colors

Hair - E29, E25, E35
Hat and Sweater - V01, V12, V15, V17
Jeans - B000, B41
Skin - E00
Blush - R20
Leaf - YG25
Boots - C1, C2, C5, C7
Bunny - C1, C2, C5
Gloves - C0, C1
Wood - E39, E37, E99

Coloring poinsettias with Copics

I'll start out with a warning. Today's post is long! Several folks have requested information on coloring poinsettias. With the holidays coming up, it seemed the perfect time to tackle it. So let's dive in!



Today's stamp set is from Gina K. Designs (Festive Frames by Melanie Muenchinger). I used Memento Tuxedo Black Ink to stamp the image on my favorite Copic compatible paper by Gina K. Designs (Pure Luxury).



The first Copic I would use is R46 (Strong Red). I use this to color in the edges. If you notice I cover quite a bit of the image but will use the next color to shade in.



The next step is to take Copic R29 (chisel edge) and color over the previous color plus lay down a light layer filling in more of the image.



At this point pull out the R22 which is Light Prawn (yes, it is pink) and color in the remaining white spots taking particular care to blend over the remaining inks.



Then I used the R29 to color my berries and YG67 (Moss) to color the evergreens.



Now layer E29 on the dark points of your pinecones. E39 fills in the lighter spots nicely. I then topped off the image with Y17 (Golden Yellow) in the center of each flower.



I then went back and colored in the trim with the same reds used previously. I just didn't like it looking so plain Jane. Here you see R46, R29 and R22.



The finished card design is 5 X 6 inches.

Card Recipe

Card Stock - Bazzill - Red, Black
Card Stock - Image - Gina K. Pure Luxury
Embossing - Provocraft Cuttlebug - Tartan Plaid Folder
Ink - Image - Memento Tuxedo Blakc
Ink - Coloring - Copic (colors above)
Ink - Embossing - Versamark
Embossing Powder - Ranger Embossing Tinsel - Red
Stickles - Yellow (Poinsettia centers)
Smooch Spritz - Vanilla Shimmer - sprayed over image after coloring
Bow Easy - helped me create the fun bow
Ribbon - Offray - Black Satin
Pearls - Kaisercraft - Red



Thanks for looking!

Lori