Let's Hygge!

Howdy y'all!

I hope your year has had a good start! It's Mary Ellen here from Creative Time With ME!  Today I am sharing a cozy, wintery, hygge card. And what is this word HYGGE it is a Danish and Norwegian word for a mood of coziness and comfortable conviviality with feelings of wellness and contentment.(Wikipedia)

Stamps: Three Room Studio Simple Sentiments, Let's Hygge

Paper: CTMH French Vanilla

Ink: Catherine Pooler Midnight

Accessories: MFT A2 Stitch Rectangle STAX Set 1, Diagonal Quilt Square Cover Up, Ranger White Embossing Powder, Ohuhu Markers, Prismacolor Premier, ARTEZA Inkonic

This is the process video for this card! 

These are similar dies you can find on the Dies R Us site.

Sue Wilson Designs Striplet - Quilted Blocks

Frantic Stamper Sun Rays Quilted Card Panel

Tutti Designs Slimline Stitched Rectangles

Don't forget to come join in the fun at the Dies R Us Challenge Blog.  There's a new challenge theme offered on the 1st and 15th of each month and one lucky randomly drawn winner will receive a gift voucher prize to the Dies R Us Store.  For your convenience, all the important Dies R Us links are provided below.

click below for:

STORE 
 CHALLENGE BLOG
  FACEBOOK
  INSPIRATION BLOG

FRIENDS OF DIES R US PINTEREST PAGE

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Floral Aloha

Howdy!

I hope y'all can play along with us at the Alphabet Challenge blog. This week's challenge is I is for Island Fun

Stamps: CTMH Aloha Spirit

Paper: CTMH White Daisy

Ink: CTMH Intense Black

Accessories: Lil' Inker Designs Hawaiian Words, Prismacolor Premier Pumpkin Orange, Spring Green, Apple Green, Light Aqua, Aquamarine,, Fantastix

A complete list of the supplies is under the picture. The list, contains compensated affiliate links. If you wish to create a similar card. There is no cost to you for using the links. But it does provide funds to help continue this blog.

Thank you for stopping by!

Please stay safe and healthy!

Happy Crafting,

M.E.

Backyard Astronaut

Howdy y'all!

I'm back! I am  Mary Ellen Driggs and my blog is Creative Time With M.E.

I had such fun last month being a guest designer for the Clever Dexter that they let me come back!

This month's challenge Sponsor is Polkadoodles!

And the challenge for this month is All that Sparkles!

As guest designer I was able to play with the Astronaut - Little Dudes from Polkadoodles!  With this stamp set you get this adorable little dude. Plus 3 fab themed printable papers and themed sentiments!

I chose to do a slimline card for this image! This allowed me to have plenty of space to create the card I was envisioning. I knew that the astronaut needed to have a galaxy setting behind him. But I also knew he needed to be grounded a bit since he's standing in the grass. So to help with that look I created the fence.

The fence was created using an Amazon makeup brush and a retired punch. Along with Distress Ink in Brushed Corduroy and Distressed Oxide in Vintage Photo. Also, I used my T-square ruler and a Sharpie. The grass was created with a homemade stencil. As for the astronaut, he's colored with a mixture of colored pencils and alcohol markers. Finally, I created the galaxy using a mixture of Dylusions sprays and some white paint.

Y'all still have time if you wish to participate in the Clever Dexter Challenge!!!

The challenge runs from July 1st to July 31st!

Stamps: Polkadoodles Astronaut - Little Dudes

Paper: CTMH White Daisy

Paper Size: slimline

Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink Brushed Corduroy, Mowed Lawn, Distress Oxide Vintage Photo

Accessories: Amazon makeup brush, Jenni Bowlin Jester Border Punch, Bic Mark-it Tuxedo Black, Sharpie Ultra Fine Point, Prismacolor Premier Crimson Red, Crimson Lake, Green Ocre, Powder Blue, Mulberry, Artichoke, Chestnut, Silver, Copenhagen Blue, Apple Green, 20% Cool Grey, Sky Blue Light, 30% Cold Grey, Sienna Brown, 70% Cool Grey, 20% Warm Grey, 10% Warm Grey, Spring Green, Dark Purple, Chocolate, Moss Green, Denim Blue, China Blue, Fantastix, Spectrum Noir Triblend Tan,  Jade Green, Coral, Bright Pink, Dylusions Mica Spray Crushed Grape, Vibrant Turquoise, Dylusions Ink Spray Vibrant Turquoise, Black Marble, Crushed Grape, Apple Barrel White Acrylic Paint

Challenges Being Entered
Mixed Media Place July 2020 challenge
Mod Squad Challenge Slimline Scenery
The Paper Shelter Summer Break Challenge - Anything Goes 
Simon Says: Reach For The Stars
The House That Stamps Built Anything Goes Challenge ~ JL2220
PENNY'S CHALLENGE #476
Crafty Creations July Challenge (#411) - Anything Goes

A complete list of the supplies is under the picture. The list, contains compensated affiliate links. If you wish to create a similar card. There is no cost to you for using the links. But it does provide funds to help continue this blog.

Stay Safe!

Stay Crafty!

Thank you for stopping by!

Happy Crafting,
M.E.

Papercrafters Unite Against Racism Hop

Howdy Y'all!

I am so happy to be taking part in this hop! The goal of this hop is to come together as a community. To stand behind our crafty sisters and brothers of colour not just in the art industry. But also to show our support in the never-ending fight for equality throughout the world.

If you also wish to show your support. We have a cute button you can grab.

The next blog to hop to is Margaret Schuering's. 

If you wish start at the top of the hop. Please visit Justine's blog.

I have created a video to share with you on how I created this card!

Stamps: The Greeting Farm Together - digi

Paper: CTMH White Daisy, Neenah Bright White

Ink: Ranger Archival Ink Aquamarine

Accessories: Ohuhu 200 count markers, Sharpie Ultra Fine Point, Bic Marking Tuxedo Black, Prismacolor Premier 10% French Grey, 30% French Grey, Fantastix, Shin Han TouchTwin Marker BR96 Mahogany, BG61 Peacock Green, B68 Turquoise Blue, CTMH Round Sponge, Spectrum Noir TriBlend Fair Skin, Coral, Earth Brown, Dark Red, homemade stencil (SU! Rainbow Builder Framelits)

Supplies used (not listed under the card picture)

MISTI 

3M Foam Tape

Fiskars  Micro-Tip Easy Action Shears

A complete list of the supplies is under the picture. The list, contains compensated affiliate links. If you wish to create a similar card. There is no cost to you for using the links. But it does provide funds to help continue this blog.

Thank you for stopping by!

Happy Crafting,

M.E.

Bubbles of Fun

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Today I am taking part in a YouTube hop. If you wish to see the other channels participating. Please enter #teamtinyunderthesea when you visit YouTube.

I have created a video to share with you on how I created this card!

Stamps: 7 Kids Craft Store - Digital Stamp Set, Complete Bubbles Babies

Paper: CTMH White Daisy

Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink Salty Ocean, Mermaid Lagoon, Distress Oxide Vintage Photo

Accessories: Amazon makeup brush, MFT Die-namics Fishtail Flag Stax, Sharpie Ultra Fine Point, Tim Holtz Distress Crayon Peeled Paint, CTMH Make Waves Sequins & Gems, Prismacolor Premier Canary Yellow, Light Aqua, Dahlia Purple, Artichoke, Aquamarine, Parrot Green, Limepeel, Salmon Pink, Beige, Mulberry, Pale Vermillion, Magenta, Poppy Red, Peach, Crimson Lake, Raspberry, Nectar, Kelp Green, Lemon Yellow, Fantastix

Supplies used (not listed under the card picture)

MISTI 
Sizzix Sidekick
CTMH Tweezers
Tim Holtz Distress Sprayer
Glue Eraser
Waterbrush
Spellbinders Tool 'n One
CTMH Liquid Glass
Stampin' Up Fine Tip Glue Pen
Tombow Mono Sand Eraser
Darice Double Sided Tape Runner

A complete list of the supplies is under the picture. The list, contains compensated affiliate links. If you wish to create a similar card. There is no cost to you for using the links. But it does provide funds to help continue this blog.

Thank you for stopping by!

Happy Crafting,

M.E.

You Old Goat!

Howdy!

I hope y'all can play along with us at the Alphabet Challenge blog. This week's challenge is E is for Earth Bound Animals.

For today's card, I used all the stamps in the set. As for the coloring I used a variety of colored pencils and blended them with a Fantastix and baby oil. If you wish to see how I do that please check out THIS video!

Stamps: Stampendous Old Goat

Paper: CTMH White Daisy

Ink: CTMH Intense Black

Accessories: Fantastix, Prismacolor Premier Rosy Beige, Deco Pink, 10% Warm Grey, 20% Warm Grey, 10% French Grey, 20% French Grey, Dark Umber, Sandbar Brown, Spring Green, Apple Green, Kelly Green, SAP Green Light, Blush Pink, baby oil

A complete list of the supplies is under the picture. The list, contains compensated affiliate links. If you wish to create a similar card. There is no cost to you for using the links. But it does provide funds to help continue this blog.

Today's card is being entered into the following challenges:
Simon Says: Masculine
CAS on Friday Challenge #181 Animal(s)
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge #558 Masculine
Colour Crazy Challenge Week 22 - Anything Goes Colouring Challenge - Sponsored by Oddball Art
Polkadoodles Week 23 Anything Goes Craft & Card Making Challenge
CARDZ TV ANYTHING GOES CHALLENGE #116
Southern Girls Team Trace ~ May Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday Challenge 637 - Anything Goes!
Lavinia World Challenges #28


Thank you for stopping by!

Please stay safe and healthy!

Happy Crafting,

M.E.

On the Beach

Howdy!

My name is Mary Ellen Driggs and my blog is Creative Time With M.E.

I am so excited to be a guest designer for the Clever Dexter blog this month!

This month's challenge Sponsor is Oddball Stamps.

And the challenge for this month is Beach Bum.

As guest designer I was able to play with the Creepy Cute Big Eye Hula Girl Spooky Sue Image No. 247 from Oddball Stamps!  With this stamp set you get a couple of images.

For this A2 sized card, I used stencils to create the background and ink. Also for where the ocean meets the beach, I put fabric applique there and heated it up. This creates a more realistic look. And for the beach cutie, I used colored pencils. And blended the pencils with baby oil. On my YouTube channel, there are videos on how I use colored pencils and blend with them. Along with a video on how I create such a wonderful cloud background.

There's still time if you wish to participate in the Clever Dexter Challenge!!!

The challenge runs from June 1st to June 30th! And this month's theme is Beach Bum!

Stamps: Oddball Stamps Creepy Cute Big Eye Hula Girl Spooky Sue Image No. 247

Paper: CTMH White Daisy

Ink: CTMH Glacier, Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Vintage Photo, Distress Ink Mermaid Lagoon

Accessories: Liquid Applique, Fantastix, CTMH Round Sponge, Prismacolor Premier Aquamarine, Pomegranate, Light Aqua, Scarlet Lake, Dioxazine Purple Hue, Crimson Lake, Apple Green, Orange, Black Raspberry, Sky Blue Light, Magenta, Silver, Crimson Red, Permanent Red, Blue Violet Lake, Cobalt Turquoise, Grass Green, Lilac, Dahlia Purple, Imperial Violet, Peacock Blue, Neon Orange, Muted Turquoise, Nectar, Parma Violet, Tuscan Red, Seashell Pink, Eggshell

A complete list of the supplies is under the picture. The list, contains compensated affiliate links. If you wish to create a similar card. There is no cost to you for using the links. But it does provide funds to help continue this blog.

Stay Safe!

Stay Crafty!

Thank you for stopping by!

Happy Crafting,
M.E.

Happy Birthday Drink

Howdy!

Today's card is being entered into the following challenges:
Create A Smile We dare you to create a smile : Mood board
Lil Patch of  Crafty Friends Challenge #130


Today is the 14th day I am participating in The Daily Marker 30 Day Challenge! I have found it to be great motivation to work on my coloring. Have you had a chance to play along?

This card is created around a freebie digital stamp by Create A Smile. After printing the digital stamp. I brought out my Amazon makeup brush to apply distress ink to the drink part of the cup image. As for the umbrella and fruit, I used colored pencils on that. (Link to watching how I use colored pencils and blend.) I then fussy cut the image out and popped it up with 3M foam tape. After that I brought out my water bottle and spritzed the drink. And used a paper towel to clean up the water. This created a condensation and more of an actual drink-y look to the image. I then stamped the Happy Birthday sentiment under the cup.

Stamps: Create A Smile Freebie Lemonade, SU Party Pandas

Paper: CTMH White Daisy

Ink: CTMH Archival Black, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Mustard Seed, Lucky Clover, Candied Apple, Spiced Marmalade

Accessories: Prismacolor Premier Ginger Root, Imperial Violet, Cobalt Turquoise, Parma Violet, Muted Turquoise, Amazon Makeup Brush, Fantastix

A complete list of the supplies is under the picture. The list, contains compensated affiliate links. If you wish to create a similar card. There is no cost to you for using the links. But it does provide funds to help continue this blog.

Thank you for stopping by!

Please stay safe!

Happy Crafting,
M.E.

Playing in the Garden

Howdy!

Today's card is being entered into the following challenges:
Simon Says: Flower Power
Addicted to CAS Challenge #183 - Animal
HMFMC #314 Anything Goes + the option of FLOWERS
STAMPlorations April Stencil Challenge - homemade cloud stencil
Arty Divas Challenge #20
Shopping Our Stash #418 - Happy Passover / Happy Easter / Happy Spring - this cute little scene just says SPRING to me




Have you had a chance to play along in The Daily Marker 30 Day Challenge? Today is the 13th day I am participating in challenge! I have found it to be great motivation to work on my coloring.

To create this card, I started out by stamping the image onto both a ROCK label and the card base. Then I used my colored pencils and blended them with baby oil. (This is the way I do that technique.) I then brought out some Post-It Tape to block off just the image. After that I was able to bring out my homemade stencil to create the cloudy background. (HERE is the way I create stencils.) When that was done, I then stamped the sentiment underneath.

Stamps: House Mouse Designs Clear Stamp Set (POPHM51), Iris Play

Paper: CTMH White Daisy

Ink: CTMH Intense Black, Lilac

Accessories: CTMH Round Sponge, Prismacolor Premier Kelly Green, SAP Green Light, Blush Pink, Sienna Brown, Deco Peach, Imperial Violet, Chocolate, Parma Violet, Fantastix

A complete list of the supplies is under the picture. The list, contains compensated affiliate links. If you wish to create a similar card. There is no cost to you for using the links. But it does provide funds to help continue this blog.

Thank you for stopping by!

Please stay safe!

Happy Crafting,
M.E.

Sweet Rainbow Hello

Howdy!

Today's card is being entered into the following challenges:
Your Next Stamp Challenge #137 – Stripes
Inkspirational Challenge #211 - Paint Splatters
Through The Craft Room DoorAnything Goes Challenge April 21st 2020
Arty Divas Challenge #20
Lemon Shortbread Challenge #118: Anything Goes



Have you had a chance to play along in The Daily Marker 30 Day Challenge? Today is the 12th day I am participating in challenge! I have found it to be great motivation to work on my coloring.

For today's card I started out by stamping this cute little skunk. I then used colored pencils to color him in. (If you would like to see how I use colored pencils visit HERE.) When that was done I fussy cut him out. Before laying him onto the card I stamped the background. I used the Hero Arts Brush stamp set to create a rainbow stripe. For each time that I stamped the ink, I then took my water bottle and sprayed it before stamping it down. I feel like it gives it more of a watercolor effect than stamping alone would have done. After I put the cute stamp onto the green stripe, I then brought out my marker to draw a shadow effect underneath. To finish the card off I stamped the sentiment and then die cut it.

Stamps: YNS Woodland Cuties, HA Brush

Paper: CTMH White Daisy, Black, Canson XL Watercolor

Ink: CTMH Intense Black, Candy Apple, Poppy, Lemon, Willow, Carolina, Pansy

Accessories: MFT Stitched Sentiment Strips Die-namics , Spectrum Noir Triblend Dull Green, Fantastix, Prismcolor Premier Blush Pink, 90% Warm Grey, 70% Warm Grey, 10% Warm Grey, Deco Peach

A complete list of the supplies is under the picture. The list, contains compensated affiliate links. If you wish to create a similar card. There is no cost to you for using the links. But it does provide funds to help continue this blog.

Thank you for stopping by!

Please stay safe!

Happy Crafting,
M.E.

Birthday Frenzy

Howdy!

Today's card is being entered into the following challenges:
Inky Paws Challenge #121
STAMPlorations April Stencil Challenge
Creative Fingers Challenge #184
Crafty Catz Challenge #502 ~ Anything Goes
QKR Stampede Challenge #394
Polkadoodles Week 16 Anything Goes Craft & Card Making Challenge
Southern Girls ~ Team Lou ~ Anything Goes
PENNY'S CHALLENGE #469
CCEE2016 - Stencils




Today is the 10th day I am participating in The Daily Marker 30 Day Challenge! I have found it to be great motivation to work on my coloring. Have you had a chance to play along?

For this card, I used a We R Memory Stamp Press. It comes with a platform and a plexi sheet to place your stamps on. You can buy extra plexi sheets. Which is what I do. I actually have 2 Stamp Presses and an extra plexi sheet. I took the party hats from one stamp set. But there are only 2 hats. So I started out by attaching the shark stamp onto one of the plexi sheets. Then I put the hats on top of that, and attached them onto another plexi sheet. I did that a couple of times until the party hats were stamped onto a good number of the sharks. For each party hat, I created a paper mask, which was fussy cut. I placed the paper masks on top of the hats and then I stamped the sharks. The group of sharks is an individual stamp.

As for the coloring. The hats were colored with alcohol marker. While the sharks were colored with pencils. Then I blended the sharks out using a Fantastix and baby oil. If you would like to see how I did that please visit here.

Stamps: CTMH Holiday Occasions, Lawn Fawn Peacock Before 'n Afters, Newton's Nook Shark Frenzy

Paper: CTMH White Daisy

Ink: CTMH Intense Black, Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Peacock Feathers

Accessories: Spellbinders Curved Rectangles, Dylusions Small Fishtails Stencil, Amazon makeup brush, Prismacolor Premier Crimson Red, Crimson Lake, 10% Cool Grey, 90% Cool Grey, 70% Cool Grey, 20% Cool Grey, 50% Cold Grey, 30% Cold Grey, Slate Grey, Spectrum Noir Triblend Lavender, Green Turquoise, Fantastix

A complete list of the supplies is under the picture. The list, contains compensated affiliate links. If you wish to create a similar card. There is no cost to you for using the links. But it does provide funds to help continue this blog.

Thank you for stopping by!

Please stay safe!

Happy Crafting,
M.E.

Birthday Dreams

Howdy!

Today's card is being entered into the following challenges:
Inky Paws Challenge #121
Creative Fingers Challenge #184
Crafty Catz Challenge #502 ~ Anything Goes
QKR Stampede Challenge #394
Polkadoodles Week 16 Anything Goes Craft & Card Making Challenge
Craft Rocket Challenge #69 - Furry Friends
Southern Girls ~ Team Lou ~ Anything Goes
PENNY'S CHALLENGE #469



Have you had a chance to play along in The Daily Marker 30 Day Challenge? Today is the 10th day I am participating in challenge! I have found it to be great motivation to work on my coloring.

For this card, I used a We R Memory Stamp Press. It comes with a platform and a plexi sheet to place your stamps on. You can buy extra plexi sheets. Which is what I do. I actually have 2 Stamp Presses and an extra plexi sheet. I took the party hats from one stamp set. I started out by attaching the kitty onto one of the plexi sheets. Then I put the hat on top of that, and attached it onto another plexi sheet. I colored this image in with alcohol markers for the bedding and colored pencils for the cat. The cat was blended by using a Fantastix and baby oil. If you would like to see how I do that please visit here. Then I created a mask for the kitty using ROCK Sticker Label Paper. I placed the mask for the party hat back on the kitty. And then I brought out an Amazon makeup brush to apply the squeezed lemonade to the area. Finally, I pieced the card together.

Stamps: CTMH Holiday Occasions, Lawn Fawn Peacock Before 'n Afters, Newton's Naptime

Paper: CTMH White Daisy

Ink: CTMH Intense Black, Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Squeezed Lemonade

Accessories: Tim Holtz Stitched Circles, Amazon makeup brush, Prismacolor Premier Blush Pink, Deco Peach, 90% Warm Grey, 70% Warm Grey, 50% Warm Grey, Spectrum Noir Triblend, Blue Turquoise, Dark Red, Brown Grey, Hydrangea, Purple, True Blue, Ice Grey, Jade Green, Orange, Bright Pink, Dull Green, Fantastix

A complete list of the supplies is under the picture. The list, contains compensated affiliate links. If you wish to create a similar card. There is no cost to you for using the links. But it does provide funds to help continue this blog.

Thank you for stopping by!

Please stay safe!

Happy Crafting,
M.E.

Sweet Bunny Hello

Howdy!

Today's card is being entered into the following challenges:
Your Next Stamp Challenge #136 – Pastels
613 Avenue Create Challenge #232 - Anything Goes with Optional Twist : Use Geometric Papers
The Cutie Pie Challenge No #146 Theme: BUNNIES, BEARS AND OTHER B's
STAMPlorations April Stencil Challenge
Crafty Sentiments Designs Anything goes challenge
Try It On Tuesday Have Fun with Stencils
Unicorn Challenge #53 Furry Friends




Have you had a chance to play along in The Daily Marker 30 Day Challenge? Today is the 9th day I am participating in challenge! I have found it to be great motivation to work on my coloring.

For this card, I started out by finding some pretty pastel patterned paper. Then I cut out a heart. After that I stamped this cute little bunny onto the heart. On the bunny I used alcohol markers and colored pencils. Then I put a paper mask on top of the bunny and used a grass and cloud stencil. As for the sentiment I die cut the banner first and then stamped it.

Stamps: YNS Woodland Cuties

Paper: CTMH White Daisy

Ink: CTMH Intense Black, Nutmeg, Lilac, Sweet Leaf

Accessories: MFT Stitched Sentiment Strips Die-namics, Darice Nesting Hearts, Spectrum Noir Triblend Coral, Earth Brown, Prismacolor Premier Light Peach, Blush Pink, 10% Warm Grey, CTMH Documented Dots

A complete list of the supplies is under the picture. The list, contains compensated affiliate links. If you wish to create a similar card. There is no cost to you for using the links. But it does provide funds to help continue this blog.

Thank you for stopping by!

Please stay safe!

Happy Crafting,
M.E.

Sending Bunny Smiles

Howdy!

Today's card is being entered into the following challenges:
Your Next Stamp Challenge #136 – Pastels
The Cutie Pie Challenge No #146 Theme: BUNNIES, BEARS AND OTHER B's
STAMPlorations April Stencil Challenge
Crafty Sentiments Designs Anything goes challenge
Try It On Tuesday Have Fun with Stencils
Unicorn Challenge #53 Furry Friends



Today is the 9th day I am participating in The Daily Marker 30 Day Challenge! I have found it to be great motivation to work on my coloring. Have you had a chance to play along?

For this card, I started out by finding some pretty pastel patterned paper. Then I cut out a heart. After that I stamped this cute little bunny onto the heart. On the bunny I used alcohol markers and colored pencils. Then I put a paper mask on top of the bunny and used a grass and cloud stencil. As for the sentiment I die cut the banner first and then stamped it.

Stamps: YNS Woodland Cuties

Paper: CTMH White Daisy, Fancy Pants Designs Beach Babe Tropical

Ink: CTMH Intense Black, Nutmeg, Lilac, Sweet Leaf

Accessories: MFT Stitched Sentiment Strips Die-namics, Darice Nesting Hearts, Spectrum Noir Triblend Coral, Earth Brown, Prismacolor Premier Light Peach, Blush Pink, 10% Warm Grey, Eyelet Outlet Enamel Dots

A complete list of the supplies is under the picture. The list, contains compensated affiliate links. If you wish to create a similar card. There is no cost to you for using the links. But it does provide funds to help continue this blog.

Thank you for stopping by!

Please stay safe!

Happy Crafting,
M.E.

I Ruff You Too

Howdy!

Today's card is being entered into the following challenges:
LAWN FAWNATICS CHALLENGE 74 – CARD SKETCH
STAMPlorations April Stencil Challenge
Arty Divas Challenge #19
Try It On Tuesday Have Fun with Stencils
Unicorn Challenge #53 Furry Friends




Today is the 8th day I am participating in The Daily Marker 30 Day Challenge! I have found it to be great motivation to work on my coloring. Have you had a chance to play along?

For today's card, I took the sketch from Lawn Fawn and flipped it. I stamped 2 dogs and then created a stencil for 2 hearts to go above them. That way I was able to stay true to the sketch. For the dogs, I used colored pencil. Then I blended them out using a Fantastix and baby oil. If you are unfamiliar with the technique, I have a video on how I do it here. As for the dogs shadows, I used an alcohol marker for that.

For the grass and the sky, I used a couple of other homemade stencils. The sky was placed above the part that follows the sketch. And to separate the sketch part from the sky, I have a die cut banner. The banner was actually extended as it is much shorter. As for the sentiment on the banner that was heat embossed. Distress Inks and Oxide Inks were used in this card. So I used a water bottle to activate them. The ink for the clouds used a section of a sponge. While the grass and the hearts used 2 different Amazon makeup brushes.

Stamps: Lawn Fawn Critters at the Dog Park

Paper: CTMH White Daisy, Black

Ink: CTMH Archival Black, VersaMark Watermark Stamp Pad, Tim Holtz Distress Ink Mowed Lawn, Distress Oxide Broken China, Candied Apple

Accessories: Prismacolor Premier Blush Pink, Mineral Orange, Burnt Ochre, Terra Cotta, 50% Warm Grey, 70% Warm Grey, 90% Warm Grey, Ranger White Embossing Powder, homemade stencil (MFT Grassy Edges, SU! Rainbow Builder Framelits, Echo Park Create Photo Card), Fantastix, Amazon makeup brush, CTMH Round Sponge, Amazon makeup brush, Spectrum Noir Dull Green TriBlend™ Marker, MFT Stitched Sentiment Strips Die-namics

A complete list of the supplies is under the picture. The list, contains compensated affiliate links. If you wish to create a similar card. There is no cost to you for using the links. But it does provide funds to help continue this blog.

Thank you for stopping by!

Please stay safe!

Happy Crafting,
M.E.