Believe or Else

I saw the Inkspirational Magic Challenge and wondered if I could make a holiday card with that. Why, yes I can!  I made it one layer too so I could enter Less is More. Masking the Santa hat and magician was interesting since they're red rubber. Thank goodness for my MISTI.

I'm entering this in Inkspirational #174 Magic, Less is More #385 OLC Holiday

The Details:  Katzelkraft Sherlock Holme, Katzelkraft Funny Accessories, Lil Inker Moody Santa, Zig Watercolor Markers, Versafine Onyx Black, Ranger Black Embossing Powder

Sledding Owl

I tend to color things quite realistically but thought I would at least try to make the trees funky pink. Stretching myself just a tiny bit. I plan to make an interactive card with this stamp . . . someday.

I'm entering this in Make My Monday #85 Non-Traditional Xmas Colors, Simon Says Wednesday Baby It's Cold Outside, Addicted to Stamps and More #319 CAS


The Details: MFT SY Warm and Feathered Hugs, Hero Arts Neon Ombre Ink, Memento Tuxedo Black, Versafine Onyx Black, Copics

Feathered Hugs

I am playing with new stuff and mixing it with the old.  Can you believe that paper's label said it was released in 1998!  I've had it maybe 3 years so that says a little something about whatever shop I bought it from. 

I'm entering this in Cardz 4 Guyz #208 Christmas Critters, Simon Says Wednesday Baby It's Cold Outside

The Details:  MFT SY Warm and Feathered Friends, Hello BlueBird Birch Die, Memento Tuxedo Black and Danube Blue, Copics

Multicolor Snowflakes

I have been obsessed with the Alcohol Lift Ink so created yet another panel using the same base panel from a few weeks ago. It's amazing how many beautiful lifts you can get! The blue panel is an example of the lift when you let it sit a longer while. I was able to pull most of the alcohol ink but obviously not all as you can see from the blue remaining over the purple.

I'm entering this in Simon Says Monday Let It Snow and Simon Says Wednesday Baby It's Cold Outside

The Details:  Ultimate Crafts Fractal Snowflakes, Stamplorations Let It Snow, Adirondack Alcohol Inks, Yupo, Tim Holtz Alcohol Lift Ink

The Joy of Fishing

I have a couple of leftover JOYs cut out so have been using them up. This one I plan to give to my nephew who is an avid fisherman. I love how this turned out and the little fishies swimming below. So cute!

I'm entering this in Watercooler Wednesday #197 Masculine Anything Goes, Fab n Funky #417 Christmas, Simon Says Wednesday Baby It's Cold Outside

The Details:  Neat and Tangled Stay Cool, Concord and 9th Joy Die, Echo Park Celebrate Winter 6x6 Paper, Copics, Distress Ink Tumbled Glass

Bigfoot Thank You

We are going over to a friend's house for Thanksgiving this year so I worked up this little thank you for her, my favorite Bigfoot lover. LOL.

The Details:  Lawn Fawn Yeti Set Go, Copics, Green Inspired Card Base

I'm also sharing pics of the pumpkin I made during a glass-blowing class. I don't want to become a full-blown (ha!) glass artist, but I certainly want to take more classes.

TFS - Bold Santa

I'm over on the Topflight Stamps blog today talking about how I created this cute and bold holiday card!

The Details:  Carabelle Studio Pere Noel, Taylored Expressions Alpha Blocks, Altenew Cozy Flannel Cover Die, Copics, Memento Tuxedo Black, Versafine Onyx Black, Distress Oxides

Magical Woodland Christmas

Now this card uses leftovers but I think they're from a make n take that I never got around to finishing? In any case, super cute results! I hope we get just a bit of snow this year. I love taking a walk in snow--so invigorating and peaceful.

I'm entering this in Cardz 4 Guys #208 Christmas Critters, Fab n Funky #416 With an Animal, Winter Wonderland What You Love to Do at Christmas/Winter

The Details:  Avery Elle Frosty Friends and Winter Woodland Wonders, COpics, Memento Tuxedo Black, Versafine Onyx Black

Aurora Deer

I'm using another cut from an acrylic pour panel to create a fabulous aurora sky behind these deer.  The vellum is actually gold on the right side; I used the reverse. The entire lot is spattered with Copic Opaque White. I love the kraft behind with the white border. The sentiment is embossed in white on the same kraft.

I'm entering this in Simon Says Monday Let It Snow, Watercooler Wednesday #196 All About Occasions

The Details:  Altenew Happy Holidays, Memory Box Deer Trio, Lifestyle Crafts Circle Die, Stampin Up Winter Wonderland Vellum, Copic Opaque White, Liquitex Acrylic Paint, Versamark, Ranger White Embossing Powder

Cards in Envy Santa Baby

Time for another challenge over at Cards in Envy. We'd like to see something related to Santa/Christmas on your card. Perfect timing for the holidays, right?!

I used one of my Xmas sets from last year to create an underwater holiday scene. I airbrushed the water and sand after stamping the Santa.  I didn't feel like masking so just watched where the ink went closer to him.  Turned out just fine.  The rest is colored with Copics the regular way except for the gold elements which I used Smooches on.

The Details:  Waffle Flower The Season, Gina Marie Designs Fan Coral, Taylored Expressions Build a Scene Underwater, Copics, airbrush, Ranger Multi Medium Matte, Versafine Onyx Black, Memento Tuxedo Black