Caroling Critters

I went in a totally different direction with this card after I had cut out the designer paper.  On the other side are rows of little houses which made me think of caroling but when I noticed the backside I had to go with this instead.  Love the softer colors.

I'm entering this in Freshly Made Sketches #363,  Addicted to Stamps and More #318 Holiday

The Details:  Pretty Pink Posh Caroling Critters, Carta Bella Snow Fun 6x6 Paper, Zig Watercolor Markers, Versafine Onyx Black, Distress Oxide Ground Espresso (stamped off)

SOSS #123 - H is for Home

H is for Home over at The Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers.  Come join us.  Snark optional, although we love to see it!

My idea comes from pineapples being the symbol of home/welcome back in the day. Of course, pineapples made me think of Spongebob Squarepants. So that's settled. Of course, no one really lives in a pineapple under the sea. It's a pineapple. Under the sea. And there you have the snark!

My card background is done primarily with the Copic Airbrush. There's a bit of drawing of the home to make it more like the one on the show. I used a typewriter for the sentiment. I love a vintage typewriter in concept but damn those key are stiff. Give me my soft-touch keyboard any day.

The Details:  Stampendous Tropical Pineapple, Lawn Fawn Stitched Hillside Border, Copics, Sakura Glaze Pens

Aurora

Sort of using leftovers by taking a piece of Yupo while doing acrylic pouring last weekend and taking advantage of spilled paint. What a glorious aurora it has made!

I'm entering this in AAA Cas #128 On the Move, Fab n Funky #416 With an Animal

The Details:  Neat and Tangled Stay Cool, Lawn Fawn Stitched Hillside Borders, Zig Watercolor Markers, Liquitex Acrylic Paints, Copic Opaque White, Versafine Onyx Black

Poinsettias - 3 Ways

I was in the mood for poinsettias so made a few versions using lots of new stuff as well as my favorite Stampenous poinsettia. Different types of cards, different coloring mediums, unique looks.

I'm entering this in The Card Concept #102 (mixed media)

The Details:  MFT Poinsettia Die and Christmas Background, Mama Elephant Tri Window Die, Recollections Gold Mirror Board, Peerless Watercolors, Zig Markers, Copic Opaque White

I'm entering this in Make My Monday #84 Winter Foliage, Daring Cardmakers Winter Flowers and Foliage

The Details:  Stampendous Poinsettia, MFT Christmas Background, Distress Inks, Stamplorations Wonky Stitched Rectangle Die, Memento Love Letter

The Details:  MFT Christmas Background, Penny Black Glorious, Pretty Pink Posh Twine and Bows, Peerless Watercolors, Zigs, Versamark, Ranger Detail White Embossing Powder

Merry and Bright Snowmen

This is a from a make n take that I worked up last year for the girls but never got around to actually bringing to one of our gatherings.  Well, I refreshed it with inspiration from ME. I love the pink.  And I was surprised at how long it actually took me to color the snowmen, in part because I had to figure out what colors to use where.

I'm entering this in Just Add Ink #434 Big Bold Sentiment, Watercooler Wednesday #196 All About Occasions

The Details:  Mama Elephant Peace on Earth and So Many Snowmen, Distress Oxide Spun Sugar and Picked Raspberry, Copics and Copic Opaque White, Memento Tuxedo Black, Versamark, Ranger Detail White Embossing Powder

TFS - Alice in Wonderland Christmas

I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog today stretching stamps by using them in whimsical holiday cards!  Do check it out for more details.

The Details:  Visible Image Alice in Wonderland Caterpillar, Visible Image Alice in Wonderland The Cheshire Cat, Ultimate Crafts Fractal Snowflakes, CZ Design Hello You, Hero Arts Offbeat Holiday Messages, Zig Watercolor Markers, Copic Opaque White, Versafine Onyx Black, Versamark, Ranger Detail White Embossing Powder, Distress Ink Pumice Stone, Tim Holtz Alcohol Lift Ink

Rainbow Snowglobe

Yesterday I took some time to use the LF set a friend gifted me ages ago. I paired it with some leftover alcohol ink work and new paper.  I love the cheery colors!

I’m entering this in Lawn Fawnatics #40 and Fusion Wine o'clock (sketch)

The Details:  Lawn Fawn Ready, Set, Snow and Really Rainbow Christmas 6x6 paper, Copic Various Ink, Copics, Distress Oxide Weathered Wood and Black Soot, Memento Tuxedo Black, Versafine Onyx Black, Scor-Tape

Holiday Rabbit

I've been working on a series of Alice in Wonderland holiday cards for Topflight Stamps (be sure to check them out this coming Wednesday!) and thought of this one for this round's CAS(E) this Sketch.  I particularly love the countdown. Christmas is right around the corner!

I'm entering this in CAS(E) This Sketch #297 and Addicted to Stamps and More #317 Make Your Mark

The Details: Visible Image Alice in Wonderland White Rabbit, Mama Elephant Yeti Sentiments, Zig Watercolor Markers, Copics (pocket watch, Y15, 26, 28), Versafine Onyx Black

Pastel Deer

Oh, how I love the colors of this card. I used vellum over the designer paper for an even softer effect. Swoon.

I'm entering this in 52 Christmas Card Throwdown November Color Challenge

The Details:  MFT Delightful Deer, Lawn Fawn Frosty Fairies, Penny Black Holiday Trimmings 6x6 Paper, Hello Bluebird Gallery Frame Die 1, Ranger White Embossing Powder, Versamark

Deer Aperture

Two cards with very different results.  Both use a leftover piece of gold foil. I wonder how long I can keep up using these leftovers before I forget about them until the next time I clean my desk, a loooong time from now. LOL.

I'm entering this in Simon Says Monday Make Your Own Background

The Details: Ultimate Crafts Fractal Snowflakes, Hero Arts Deer and Ornament, MFT BB Santa's Elves, Versamark, Ranger White Embossing Powder, Tim Holtz Alcohol Lift Ink, Adirondack Alcohol Inks, Yupo, Deco Art Gold Foil, Minc Reactive Paint

I'm entering this in Less is More #384 Metallics

The Details:  Hero Arts Deer and Ornament, Merry and Bright, Scor-Tape, Versamark, Ranger Gold Embossing Powder, Deco Art Gold Foil