Die Cuts and Layers

Hello there - Wow, it's been 2 weeks since I posed last.  The month of May is passing me by...  It seems as though I blinked, and here we are, time for another challenge at Elphine House Australia.  This week the challenge is all about layering.  So I did exactly that.  I even did a little bit of decoupage on my image.  Talk about adding a little extra fun to my project.  I truly had a blast with it.

I've used Evania - Nursing Boo Boo for my creation today.

  as you can see, I used several different papers, and did lots of layering for my card.  The flowers were created using an EKSuccess Retro flower punch, and I used both Copics, and Prisma Color Pencils for coloring.  I've added some "Cotton Candy" stickles to the tu-tu part of this little sweeties dress.   Here is a closer view of my Decoupage...

 I've entered these challenges:

• Bearly Mine Challenges - Lucky Dip (I used Pink/Blue, die cuts, ribbon, flowers, pearls/gems)
• Whimsy Stamps Challenge - Anything Goes
• Simply Create Too - Anything Goes
• The ABC Challenge - Make It Sparkle
• The Crafty Bloggers Network - X's and O's (I used die cuts/punches, flowers, ribbon, as well as die cuts/punches, doily, bling... actually the only thing I didn't use on their entire bingo board was a tag)

 Copic Markers Used:
(Skin) E00, E11, R43
(Hair) E50, E53, E55, YR23
(Clothing) R81, YG03, YG17, YG11, Y02, BG0000
(Stool/Bear) E29, E33, C1

 Prisma Colored Pencils Used:
(Skin) 943-Burnt Ochre
(Clothing) 929-Pink, 930-Magenta, 1002-Yellowed Orange, 919-Non Photo Blue
(Bear) 949-Silver, 935-Black, 1080-Beige Sienna 

Hello Sunshine - We've Got Flower Power!!!

It's time for another fun filled challenge over on the Elphine House Australia Challenge blog.  Are you ready to get your "Flowers" out?  This weeks challenge is called "Flower Power"  So we sure hope you will dig up your favorite Elisabeth Bell designs, and load up on the flowers, and join us this week. 
I have used one of the newest stamps from Elphine House Australia, these cuties will be in the EHA Shop very soon, so watch for them.  You may recognize this sweetheart, she is part of what was once known as the "Hello Sunshine Set"  =)  Before I show you my card, I have to say, I have had The Worst luck on earth this week for some reason.  I think I could give you a list of what went wrong with this card, and the list would be longer than the list of what went right. But cutting it so close, I didn't have time to start again... Oh my....

Soooooo here we go.....

 I colored this sweetie with Prisma Color Pencils, a touch of gel pen, and tiny dabs of white paint... Oh don't even ask... LOL  Well first of all, my white gel pen was giving me fits, so my quick thinking I thought I could touch it up with white paint... HA.... Suggestion, This Does Not Work Well...  Also, when using a gel pen, it might have helped if I had let the ink dry, or at least not stuck my hand right in it and then transferred ink to placed that ink should NOT have been transferred to.  I had to draw an extra flower in the wagon to hide that mess, but Still it's not completely hidden... Yeah, go ahead, I know what you're doing... You are going to look and see where I messed up aren't you?  ha ha...   Well.... Lets top it off with the entire image...  She is Crooked.... She must be pushing that cart of flowers up hill... that's all I can think of....  What is wrong with me? - Oyyyyy....  LOL  On a fun note though, I had a blast making my flowers, and painting them with Twinkling H20's.  And my sentiments were both made by me, on my computer... so I Do like those for sure, and hey... the DCWV papers are sweet, and I love the color combo that I used, but as I stated before.... What is wrong with me today, I don't know... I just must be having one of those days...  Lesson learned... Do Not attempt to try and get something finished, on the day that I need to have it done.  *wiping brow*  Prisma Colors Used: 
{Skin} 927-Light Peach, 929-Peach, 943-Burnt Ochre
{Hair} 1084-Ginger root, 997- Beige, 943-Burnt Ochre
{Clothing} 1008-Parma Violet, 1007-Imperial Violet, 1001-Salmon Pink
{Flowers} 917-Sunburst Yellow, 1008-Parma Violet, 994-Process Red
{Grass} 989-Chartrueuse, 909-Grass Green, 911-Olive Green 

"Little Friends"

Happy Monday - I have shared a new creation over on The Digi Bells Blog this afternoon, and thought I'd share here as well. 

I've used Elisabeth Bells newest Digital stamp, which once was licensed to SCACD.  "Little Friends" sure is a sweetie, and course she can be found with all the rest of Elisabeth Bells Darling Digi's...  This little doll has already become quite popular.  I just couldn't resist playing with her again.  =)

 and just because I think she is the sweetest little thing, I just had to take a close up picture of her.

 She's been colored using Copic markers, and just a touch of Prisma Colored Pencils.  The flowers are made from an EK Success punch and the Martha Stewart Leaf punch.  The adorable little lady bug fabric covered brad is from Basic Gray. I've entered my card into these challenges:

• Papertake Weekly - Weather With You
• Creative Belli Challenge - Spring
• Totally Papercrafts Challenge - Flowers and Lace
• Crafty Bloggers Network - Anything Goes 

 Copic Colors Used:

{Skin} E00, E11, R42 - (Prisma Colored Pencil) 943-Burnt Ochre
{Hair} E50, E53, E55, YR23 - (Stampin Up Marker - More Mustard)
{Clothing} B41, B45, R46, R24, E93 - (Prisma Colored Pencil) 901-Indigo Blue, 925-Crimson Lake

April Showers Bring May Flowers - EBWorld Challenge

Happy Thursday everyone.  It's time for another fun challenge over at Elisabeth Bells World Challenge Blog... 

 

I have truly been enjoying seeing all the creativity that goes on there each month.  This month we have been sponsored by Quixotic Paperie, and our challenge is so simple.  April Showers Bring May Flowers,  so what do you think about getting out your Elisabeth Bell Stamps or Digi's,  add in some fun Flowers, and spring time colors, and join us? 

The card that I made for this months challenge features a beautiful stamp that once belonged to Belles 'n Whistles. She was called "Sunshine & Apples".  She currently isn't licensed to any particular company, but she sure is a beauty, and since I hadn't used her in a while, I thought she'd be perfect for the challenge this month.

I dug out an old paper stack that I had forgotten I even had.  When I get those small 4x6 inch size paper stacks they seem to end up put away and forgotten about.... That's terrible.  LOL

I've colored this sweet girl with Prisma Color Pencils, (colors listed below) and actually made her a tad bit 3D.  I had so much fun doing the 3D stuff with the new Simpler Times collection from Flower Soft, that I couldn't resist doing it on my own for this card.
 The paper flowers were all made using punches from EK Success, and McGill.  I have been having fun playing around and making my own flowers.  Here is a closer view:

  We sure hope you will find some time to join us for this months Elisabeth Bells World Challenge.  I promise you will have fun with this simple challenge.

Challenges I've Entered: 

• Die Cuttin Divas - #112-Flowers
• Papertake Weekly - Weather With You
• Creative Belli Challenge - #168 Spring
• Whimsy Stamps Challenge - Pretty in Pink
• Crafty Bloggers Network - Anything Goes

Prisma Colors Used:
{Skin} 927-Light Peach, 939-Peach, 943-Burnt Ochre
{Hair} 1061-Cool Gray 30%, 1063-Cool Gray 50%, 1065-Cool Gray 70%, 935-Black
{Clothing} 1103-Carribean Sea, 1102-Blue Lake, 1101-Denim Blue, 993-Process Red, 925-Crimson Lake, 1003-Spanish Orange
{Umbrella} 929-Pink, 1026-Grayed Lavender, 994-Process Red
{Basket} 1031-Henna, 1082-Chocolate, 920-Light Green, 912-Apple Green
{Grass} 989-Chartreuse, 911-Olive Green, 909-Grass Green

Welcome to the April 2013 Digi Release and Blog Hop by Elisabeth Bell

Happy Friday everyone!!! 

Welcome to another Fun Filled Blog Hop as the Digi Bells DT share another fabulous Digi by Elisabeth Bell. 

 If you've popped in and would like to join the blog hop, then make sure you start at the beginning.  All the fun starts over on The Digi Bells Blog. 

If you've arrived from our truly talented Wendy's Blog, then you are on the right track...

So lets get started, shall we?

 

This month Elisabeth Bell has decided to give new life to a darling little girl that was once released as a rubber stamp through SCACD.  She is just TOO SWEET not to be in circulation anymore, so I'm so excited to see that this little cutie is back.

And what could be more fun than having her in Digital Form?

 

Please welcome "Little Friends"

Of course she is now available in Elisabeth Bell's Digital Collection

 

 

 

Here is the card that I have created with this little sweetie!

 

 

I Couldn't resist using the Purple/Green Color combo.  I just love that mixture of colors. 
I've used both Copic Markers, as well as Prisma Color Pencils to color my little doll. (Of course those colors will be listed below if you're interested)

 

The flower was made by a combination of EK Success Punches, and McGill Punches. The sentiment is computer generated, and the clouds are hand drawn, paper pierced, and rolled under an embossing tool for effect.

 I truly LOVE the way this card turned out.  Pure sweetness if you ask me.  LOL

 

Before you head on to the next blog, make sure you leave your comment for a chance to win this little sweetie.  She's loads of fun to color and will surly capture your heart like she has mine.

 

You're next stop is our Sweet Sebrina's Blog.

 

 

Copic Markers Used:

(Skin) E00, E11,

(Clothing) B41, V0000, V01, V12, V15, V17

(Grass) YG67, YG17, YG11

 

Prisma Colored Pencils Used:

(Skin) 943-Burnt Ochre, 926-Carmine Red

(Hair) 1084-Ginger root, 997-Beige, 947-Dark Umber
(Clothing) 1101-Denim Blue, 1007-Imperial Violet
(Bird) 1074-French Gray 70%, 1029-Mohogany Red

 



Challenges I've Entered:

• Diva's By Design - Butterflies/Birds
• The Paper Shelter - Make It Bloom
• Delightful Challenges - Color My World
• Inky Impressions Challenge - Punches/Die Cuts
• Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Favorite Color Combo
• Crafty Bloggers Network - Anything Goes
• Creative Belli Blog - #167 Pastels
• Bearly-Mine Challenge - #82 Spring Flowers

 



Elphine House Australia's Challenge #42 - Lace & Pearls

Hello again... Wow, my 2nd post for the day... can you believe it?  If you haven't had a chance to see the post I did earlier today, why not scroll down and take a peek? If you're a fan of Elisabeth Bell designs, it is definitely something worth checking out.  =)  

Anywho....  LOL...  This week we have a brand new challenge over at Elphine House Australia's Challenge Blog.  Another fun yet easy one to follow.  Using Lace & Pearls!!!  And guess what?  Now that we have all these new Elisabeth Bell designs to use, then all the more reason for you to put them to use and come join in the fun.  As you may know, ANY Elisabeth Bell designed project is welcome.  =)

I've used "Laura-Flower Girl" from Elphine House Australia.  She sure is a little sweetie, and couldn't resist.  I've been dying to use the newest stamps from Elphine House and would have for this challenge, had I not already had this card finished.  Next time.....  =)

 

Again I have used papers from my stash... It never ends...  I think I could go for a few more years on the scraps of paper that I have in my stash... Although I do have to say, that I tend to get tired of seeing them.  Wouldn't it be fun to start all new again?  ha ha.....  wishful thinking... LOL 

 

I've colored this darling stamp with both Copic Markers and Prisma Color Pencils...  (The colors used are listed below)  The flowers were punched with an EK Success retro flower punch, and the yellow centers are actually a tiny hole punched from yellow felt... now don't I think I'm slick?  LOL   

Challenges I'm entering this card into:

• ABC Challenges - Easy as 1, 2, 3.... (I have 1 beaded pin, 2 bows, and 3 flowers)
• Anything Goes Challenge - Heavy Metal (I have added metal to my stick pin)
• Simon Says Stamp - April Showers or Spring Flowers
• 7 Kids College Fund - Anything Goes
• The ABC Challenge - L for Lovely Lace  

Copic Markers Used:

(Skin) E00

(Hair) E50, E53, E29

(Clothing & Flowers) Y0000, RV0000, R81

 

Prisma Color Pencils Used: 

(Skin) 939-Peach, 929-Pink

(Hair) 941-Light Umber

(Clothing & Flowers) 993-Goldenrod, 948-Sepia, 937-Tuscon Red, 993-Hot Pink

1090-Kelp Green, 1023-Cloud Blue, 1102-Blue Lake 

Elisabeth Bell Meets Katy Sue and Flower-Softs "Simpler Times"

Greetings my Blogging Friends,

Today is an exciting day for ALL fans of Elisabeth Bell designs.  Some of you may know that Elisabeth Bell joined Katy Sue Designs also known as Flower Soft USA a while back, and we've all been waiting to see what fabulous Elisabeth Bell Designs and products Flower Soft would be carrying.  Well WAIT NO MORE. 

 

Today 6 absolutely gorgeous designs by ElisabethBell through Flower Soft is launching across the globe!!!   The "Simpler Times Collection" is a downloadable collection, and is jam packed with all sorts of goodies.  (All the Juicy Details names of sets, and everything that is included in each set is listed below)

 

Katy Sue, using Elisabeth Bell's Beautiful artwork, has developed these images into crafting loveliness, and are available as Clear Stamp & Sentiment Collections, Papercrafting CD Rom (UK Only), and 6 x Downloads (US Only)

 

I am honored to have been given the opportunity to create with one of these brand new, never before seen "Simpler Times" downloadable kits.  This one is called "You've Reached The Top".

 

I've decided that I would create a couple of things, to show the different things that can be done.  The possibilities are endless.  Any card maker or crafter will surely find lots of uses for these downloadable kits.

First I have used a Shaped Card that comes in this kit.  All you have to do is print it, and follow the scoring, and cutting directions, and you've got an adorable card... but take it one step further and print out the matching image pieces in order to make this basic print out a 3D Decoupage shaped card.  That is what I did for my first example. 

 

 

I printed this absolutely adorable little guy and all of the card parts on a glossy cardstock, because I really wanted a polished look.  It turned out beautifully.  I slightly inked all edges of the cut pieces with "Vintage Photo" distress ink by Tim Holtz.

 

Here are some closer views of the layering that you get when you print and use the 3D Decoupage option.

 

 

 

What did I tell you?  Is this not the cutest ever?  And you won't believe how fast making this card actually was.  I'm going to estimate 30 minutes total, by the time you've cut all the pieces and placed them.  A perfect way to create a card when you're strapped for time.

The next example I have made using yet another option that comes in this kit, is that Card Toppers.  There are 3 different frame types in full color for the card toppers, and one colored in Sepia tone too. 

 

So if you like to make your own cards, no matter if they are simple or elaborate - a Card Topper might be just what you need to get your card made a lot faster.   Because backing papers come included in this kit, you could choose to print those out and use them, OR you may want to use your own papers like I did.  Sooooo, in keeping it quick and simple, Here is my card using "You've Reached The Top" card topper.  This card was fast, and took only about 15- 20 minutes to complete.

 

And last but certainly not least, I've created my own style card.  Yes in this gorgeous card making kit, you even get a digi to print out and color as you wish....  I still enjoy coloring and using this style of card making, but you never know when you need something quick.  However, the one you are about to see, took more like 2-3 hours to complete, by the time I'd finished coloring my image.

 

I've used random papers that were in my stash.  No scraps go to waste around here...  LOL  And my image was colored completely with Prisma Color Pencils.  No Copics used here... *Gasp* can you believe it?   The colors used are listed below.  As for my clouds... Well I drew them, paper pierced them, rolled an embossing tool around on them, and just basically gave them a worn look.  Then applied them where I wanted them.  =)

 

I hope that you have enjoyed seeing what I've created, the options with the "Simpler Times" Kits by Elisabeth Bell, are endless....  and they are ONLY Available through Flower Soft USA.

 

Prisma Colors Used:

(Skin) 937-Light Peach, 939-Peach, 943-Burnt Ochre, 926-Carmine Red

(Hair) 1084-Ginger Root, 997-Beige, 947-Dark Umber

(Clothing) 918-Orange, 1032-Pumpkin Orange, 923-Scarlet Lake, 1024-Blue Slate, 1101-Denim Blue

(Kitten) 1061-Cool Gray 30%, 935-Black

(Tree) 1082-Chocolate, 947-Dark Umber, 935-Black, 1004-Yellow Chartreuse, 912-Apple Green, 909-Grass Green, 1097-Moss Green, 911-Olive Green, 908-Dark Green

 

As Promised - All the Juicy Details:

 

There are six USA Downloads:

•  Little Bunnies

• Sailing

• One Sunny Day

• Play Time With Lucky

• Just a Thought Away

• You've Reached The Top

Each Download Contains:

• Card Toppers x 3 – Pre Colored Images by Elisabeth Bell available in PNG and PDF

• Sepia Card Topper available in PNG and PDF

• Digi Stamp in PNG and PDF

• 3D Decoupage mini pictures in 5x5 and 8x8

• Co-ordinating Backing Papers x 3 in two sizes

• Co-ordinating Frame in two sizes

• Sepia Polaroid style image in PNG and PDF

• Black & White Polaroid style image PNG and PDF

• Shaped Character Card with 3D elements.

• There are a total of 27 Files in EACH Download.

The normal price for each download is $7.99, but this week only there is amazing special going on.   HALF PRICE!!  You don’t want to miss out on this incredible value, the offer ends on April 23^rd.  So hurry while you can grab them while they’re on sale.

This “Simpler Times” download collection is available from the Elisabeth Bell herself.  http://www.elisabethbell.com/flower-soft-simpler-times, or the Flower Soft USA website.  www.flower-soft.us.com  ** Please note, the downloads are USA Letter size.

 

 

Facebook and Blog Links you may be interested in:

UK  Katy Sue Designs Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/#!/KatySueDesigns

USA Flower Soft Facebook Page - http://www.facebook.com/pages/Flower-Soft/110817868933875?ref=hl

USA Flower Soft Blog - http://www.flower-softinc.blogspot.co.uk/



Challenges I'm entering:

• 7 Kids College Fund - Anything Goes
• Southern Girls Challenge - Make Like a Zebra (Use Stripes)
• Simply Create Too - Use Your Stash (ALL of My Papers were from scraps)