Merry Christmas Tree!

Digi Stamp Boutique is our sponsor this week. However, Sally Ann has now moved her images to Lili of the Valley.  So this week we are honoring Sally Ann for the many years she has sponsored Sweet Sketch Wednesday and Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2.  I have always loved her images.  This sweet image is Bobbi and Xmas Tree.  Isn't he just so adorable?

Here is the link to Lili of the Valley and Digi Stamp Boutique images!

https://www.liliofthevalley.co.uk/acatalog/Digi-Stamp-Boutique.html

Sketch 147 

My Recipe:

Image:  Digi Stamp Boutique Bobbi and Xmas Tree

Papers:  SU Cherry Cobbler, Green Dot paper from Stash...no name,  Cream Card Stock

Ink: Copics

Techniques: La La Land Crafts Dies Stitched Circles, Stitched Scalloped Circle, SU 1 1/4" Round Punch

Accessories: Christmas House Crystal Stickers, Red Twine, Star Brad, Glossy Accents, Embossing Powder, Make It Christmas Buttons

Happy Penguins

Well, this is my last card for the year!.  This image is from Digi Stamp Boutique and is called "Happy Penguins."  Aren't they just adorable?  Easy to color up and so fun to use for the holidays.  The sketch this week is also delightful!  I love the banner look!  Hope you enjoy it too!  Play along at Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 for a chance to win a gift certificate at Digi Stamp Boutique.

All images/designs are created and copyright owned by Sally-Ann Hancock.  My work means the world to me - it allows my passion to draw and create, to fit with my family life too, often the inspiration for my designs.  Hope you enjoy my images as much as I enjoy creating them.

Prize:   £10 voucher 

My Recipe:

Image:  Digi Stamp Boutique, Happy Penguins

Ink:  Copics

Papers:  Recollections Christmas Noel, SU Cherry Cobbler

Techniques:  Gina Marie Designs Stitched Die Cut Banner

Accessories:  Michael's Ribbon, Puffy, Embossing Power

Merry Christmas!
Judi

Mr. Snowman

This fun snowman is called Snowball Sam at A Day for Daisies!  Isn't he adorable?
I had fun coloring but after the stickles dried I realized his red button ran!

A Day For Daisies began as a small token to a constant need to create. Pairing a love of whimsical illustration, with a tidy graphic design background, Tammy S Thompson, produced her first stamp designs, introducing irresistibly sweet stamps to crafters around the globe. Drawing inspiration from the beautiful world around us, she strives to express the happiness and gratitude she feels in each stamp design she creates.

Presently, A Day For Daisies has grown to over 3,000 Digital Stamps with a quickly expanding line of Best Loved Clear Polymer. A Day For Daisies has been published and awarded over the years for innovative and unique designs created to inspire the crafting community. With a whole team behind her now, she remains passionate about illustration, obsessed with quality, and dedicated to her customers. A Day For Daisies thanks you for your ideas, comments, and creativity!

Prize:  $12 Gift Certificate

My Recipe:

Image:  A Day for Daisies Snowman Sam

Papers:  Bo Bunny Sleigh Ride, SU  Night of Navy

Inks:  Copics

Techniques:  Lifestyle Nesting Circles, LaLa Land Stitched Nested Circles, MS Snowflake, Marvy Snowflake

Accessories:  Stickles, Jewels

Winter Wonderland

Our sponsor this week is Digi Stamp Boutique.  Please play along at SSW2 and have a chance to win the grand prize.

All images/designs are created and copyright owned by Sally-Ann Hancock.  My work means the world to me - it allows my passion to draw and create, to fit with my family life too, often the inspiration for my designs.  Hope you enjoy my images as much as I enjoy creating them.

Prize:   £10 voucher 

My Recipe:

Image:  Digi Stamp Boutique, Simply for Christmas Winter Wonderland

Papers:  Bo Bunny Attitude Collection, SU Baja Breeze and Chocolate Chip 

Ink:  Copics

Tools and Techniques:  Avery Elle Wonky Stitches,

Accessories: Brown Sheer Ribbon, Michael's Sugar Dots, Stickles

Trim the Tree

I enjoy making Christmas cards mostly because of all the sparkle that can be added!  This card is no exception.  The image I used is from Digi Stamp Boutique and is called Christmas Percy Set!  I love this particular image because it reminded me of our family tradition of cutting down a fresh Christmas tree.  I hope you are enjoying the holidays!

All images/designs are created and copyright owned by Sally-Ann Hancock.  My work means the world to me - it allows my passion to draw and create, to fit with my family life too, often the inspiration for my designs.  Hope you enjoy my images as much as I enjoy creating them.

This is the sketch we are using this week at SSW2.  Be sure to follow the rules found on SSW2.  If you are the lucky winner you will receive a  £10 voucher to use at the Digi Stamp Boutique Store!

My Recipe:

Image:  Digi Stamp Boutique Percy's Christmas Set

Papers:  Debbie Mumm Harvest and Holiday, The Paper Studio Woodland Wonderland, SU Riding Hood Red

Inks:  Copics

Tools:  Spellbinders Curved Square, MS Himalayan Snowflake, Marvy Snowflake, Recollections Snowflake

Accessories:  Tulip Puffy, Glitter, Stickles, Glossy Accents, Pearls

Little Penguin Winter Skate

This Little Penguin Winter Skate image can be found at Bugaboo Stamps. Isn't he adorable!

Today at Catch the Bug the Theme is Penguin Parade! I hope you will play along and have some fun with us! What better time than Christmas!  Hope you enjoy the fun we have been having at Bugaboo! Be sure to check out all the creations from the DT! You'll be amazed at their creativity!

My Recipe:

Image:  Bugaboo Little Penguin Winter - Skate

Papers: DCWV Debbie Mumm Harvest and Holidays, SU Cherry Cobbler

Ink:  Copics

Tools; Spellbinders Curved Square 

Accessories:  Ribbon, Tree Brad and Jewels

Let It Snow!

I just adore this AKV Santa - Snow image from Bugaboo Stamps.  
Be sure to stop by and pick him up for your holiday creations!
Well today is our Saturday Weekly Challenge at Catch the Bug.
The Theme today is "Here Comes Santa."
Come play along and show us what you can create!

My  Recipe:

Image:  AKV Santa - Snow

Papers: SU Cherry Cobber, White CS

Ink:  Copics

Tools:  SU Lots of Labels Framelits, Taylored Expressions Snowfall, Marvy Snowflake

Accessories:  Crystal Stickers Glitter Dome, Puffy, Glitter, Jewels

Winter Bear

This sweet little bear is from Bugaboo Stamps and is called 
Mini Set - Winter Bears.  

Thanksgiving Day is now over.  I hope your day was an enjoyable one with friends and family!
Today at Catch the Bug...we are gearing up for the holidays.
We have a color challenge using the color chart below.
I hope you will play along and show us what you can create!

Only four weeks left until Christmas!

My Recipe:

Image:  Bugaboo Stamps:  Mini Set - Winter Bears

Papers:  Bo Bunny Altitude Collection, KMA Turqouise, SU Purely Pomegranate

Ink:  Copics

Tools:  SU Deco Label Framelits, Memory Box Snowflake Corner, MS Himalayan Snowflake Punch, Marvy Snowflake Punch

Accessories:  Ribbon, Jewel, Stickles, Puffy Paint, Glitter

Christmas Doodles

Well, it's New Release Day at Bugaboo Stamps!  This is one of Jodie's new images, Christmas Doodles.  It actually comes with two ornaments, a snowflake, 25 and a star!  I have separated and individually used three of  them.  
Be sure to stop by and see the rest of the New Releases.
Also stop by Catch the Bug to get more inspiration from the DT.

My Recipe:

Image:  Bugaboo Christmas Doodles

Papers:  Reminisce Santa Stripe, SU Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green

Inks: Copics

Tools:  Spellbinders Classic Scalloped Circles Large, Quickutz Photo Corner

Accessories:  Glitter Dome Stickers. Stickles

Merry Christmas!

This precious image is from Digi Stamp Boutique!  It is called, Bobbi and Xmas Tree.  Digi Stamp Boutique is sponsoring Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 this week!  And when you play along you could be the winner of a £10  voucher to use in Digi Stamp Boutique's Shop.  Remember to use the sketch below.  I rotated it for this card!  I also used one of my newest dies, Spellbinders Wonky Rectangle.  I also just purchased the Square Curves....love them both!

All images/designs are created and copyright owned by Sally-Ann Hancock.  My work means the world to me - it allows my passion to draw and create, to fit with my family life too, often the inspiration for my designs.  Hope you enjoy my images as much as I enjoy creating them.

My Recipe:

Image:  Digi Stamp Boutique Bobbi and Xmas Tree, Kaiser Stamp Merry Christmas 2

Papers:  Creative Imaginations Debbie Mumm, Debbie Mumm Harvest and Holiday,  SU Lucky Limeade, Recollections cream cardstock, Dot paper is from my stash...no name!

Ink:  Copics, Versamark Pad, Clear Embossing Powder

Tools:  Spellbinders Wonky Rectangles, DieNamics Background #20, Taylored Expressions Snowfall

Accessories:  Hemp Cord, Snowflake Brad, Crystal Stickers Glitter Dome, Liquid Pearls Opal White

Stockings Were Hung! 

It's Freebie Friday at Bugaboo.  This whimsical Santa image is yours free.   Just stop by the Bugaboo store to get Santa Stockings. Also stop by Catch the Bug for more inspirations from the Bugaboo DT.

I kept trying to get a good photo of this card.  It is not crooked in any way!  However, for some reason the lens distorted the right side of my card....think it may have something to do with the ribbon.   But at least you get the idea.  

Tomorrow is the last day of the Halloween and Fall image sale at Bugaboo.  Be sure to get your discounted images.  

My Recipe:

Image:  Bugaboo Stamps Santa Stockings

Papers:  SU Cherry Cobbler, White Cardstock

Inks:  Copics

Tools:  DieNamics Backgrounds #20, Sizzix Phrases Merry Christmas #2

Accessories:  Ribbon, Versa Marker, Glitter

This card was entered in:

Crafting With An Attitude #8

Cute Card Thursday: Challenge 397 Sparkles

Bugaboo Santa Snow Globe 

Shaker Ornament

featuring Bugaboo Stamps 

AKV Santa - Sled 

and 

Snow Globe - Reindeer Silhouette

Today is the fourth Wednesday of the month and that means it is 

Tutorial Wednesday at Catch the Bug.  

As a Guest Designer I have the privilege of sharing a tutorial with you. 

 So today I have chosen to show you 

how to make a Snow Globe Shaker Ornament.  

I will be featuring Bugaboo Stamps 

AKV Santa - Sled 

and 

Snow Globe - Reindeer Silhouette

The Santa image will be the main focal image for the snow globe.

You will only use the base of the Snow Globe-Reindeer Silhouette image for this snow globe ornament, although any of Bugaboo's images or snow globe images would make a great shaker ornament! Be creative and have fun!

Begin by printing the images:

 Print AKV Santa - Sled image to fit a 3 1/2" circle

(Windows Photo Viewer use Wallet Size)

Print three Snow Globe - Reindeer Silhouette images 

 (Windows Photo Viewer use 4x6 size)

(Or Base will measure just under 3") 

You will only be using the base of this image. 

One copy is for the base. 

One copy is for the banner.

One copy for a cutting template.

1.  Cut a 5mm piece of foam using a 3 1/2" circle die cut by running it through your die cut machine.  I found my 5mm foam at Hobby Lobby.
2.  Then using a 3 1/4" circle die cut...cut the inner circle to create a Foam Frame piece.
3.  The inner foam circle piece can be used to cut out the Foam Base of the globe.  Use one of  your printed base images to make a template to use for cutting out the foam.

4.  Using a piece of sticky note tape...tape together your base and also the Santa Sled image already cut out to match the size of the frame (3 1/2 " Circle die).
5.  Using the taped two images, trace a template to use for the back of the globe.  This will be used in No. 8. and No. 16.

6.  Using watercolor paper and Taylored Expression Snowfall Embossing folder ink the inside of     the folder (smooth, recessed side) with Tim Holtz Distressed Ink Tumbled Glass.  I used the foam pad to soften or smooth the ink on the folder before running the embossing folder through die cut machine.
7.  Run folder through die cut machine.  The ink will transfer to your watercolor paper.  Love this technique!
8.  Use your template in No. 5 to cut out the Snowfall Background.
9.  Using Watercolor paper, ink the paper in a circle.  Then use the two dies you used to cut out the Foam Frame (31/2" and 3 1/4" Circles) to cut out the Frame of your snow globe.

10.  Cut a piece of acetate film using the 3 1/2" circle die.

11.  Glue the Acetate Circle to your back of your Frame.

12.  Trim the bottom of the Foam Frame to fit perfectly next to Foam Base. See No. 14. Then glue the Foam Frame to the back of the Acetate Circle and Frame.  Let dry.

13.  Trim any excess foam.  Color the side or edge of the Foam Circle and the Foam Base using a matching marker.  I used Copic B00 to match the Tumbled Glass.

14.  Glue Foam Base to Frame, Foam Frame and Acetate Circle.
15.  This is what it will look like when you turn it over.
16.  If you wish to have a finished back, make a Backing Piece for your snow globe using your template.  I used watercolor paper and tumbled glass ink for the globe and my copics for the base to create a wood look.
17.  Now make sure everything matches up.  Glue the Front Base to the Frame piece.  Do not glue the snowfall piece yet!

18.  Glue your ribbon for a hanger between the Snowfall Background and Backing Piece.

19.   Fussy cut image and glue to Snowfall Background and add Darice silver stars with added jewels making sure image is secure so that sequins do not get caught behind the image.

20.  Turn Front Frame over and add sequins and seed beads.  Glue front and back together and let dry. 

Wrap base with your favorite ribbon, add a snowflake with a pearl and then add the Merry Christmas banner.  

Liquid craft glue is your best friend for this project....however, I did use glue dots to attached the silver stars and the Merry Christmas banner.

Hope you enjoyed the tutorial!  If you have any questions, please leave me a message.

Now go have fun with some Bugaboo Stamps!  

My Recipe:

Images:  Bugaboo Stamps AKV Santa - Sled, Snow Globe - Reindeer Silhouette

Papers: White Cardstock, Watercolor Paper, Acetate, 

Silly Winks 5mm Foam from Hobby Lobby

Inks: Copics and Tim Holtz Distressed Ink Tumbled Glass

Tools:  Lifestyle Nesting Circles, Taylored Expressions Snowfall Embossing Folder, Rangers Multi Matte Medium, Glue Dots

Accessories:  Darice Stars, Clear Jewels, Black Jewels, Ribbon, Snowflake Brad from Hobby Lobby, Pearl, Wink of Stella, Tulip Puffy, Glitter, Sequins, Seed Beads

This ornament was entered into:

Through the Craftroom Door - AG Oct 27-Nov2

Craft Your Passion Challenge #285

Merry Christmas!

It is just around the corner!

Cute Nativity Set 2 from Digi Stamp Boutique

Life has been a little busy lately but very enjoyable at the same time.  I had a surprise visit to Okinawa to visit my daughter...compliments of her.  I loved the extended sunshine and being chauffeured around the island.  Upon my return I began helping with our annual Church Festival of the Nativities for Tacoma, Washington.  It's a lovely free event for the community...held on the first weekend of December.  It is a

beautiful display of 1000 plus nativities from around the world, a live nativity, numerous musical numbers...plus paintings of the Savior's birth, life, death, resurrection and visit to the American Continent after his resurrection.  If you're in the area next year, make it part of your Christmas celebration with your family.  It is well worth it.

One of the nativities created a little bit of nostalgia for me...as this cardstock nativity below was handed out in Primary years ago to every child in the church.  My copy lasted until my third child when it was accidentally torn. We have a very talented sister, Helen Christensen, in our church who recreated this on wood for the Festival of the Nativities...making it life size...

It is 8 feet tall and approximately 30 feet wide....a stunning re-creation!

So my mind has been enjoying the beauty of Nativities of all types.  This is the reason I chose Sally-Ann's Cute Nativity Set 2 from her shop at Digi Stamp Boutique.

I enjoyed sitting down and relaxing a bit to create this card and reminiscing about the birth of the Savior and the true meaning of Christmas!

I chose to print the image in several sizes to use the sheep as my embellishments.  I have popped them in three different heights!  Hope you enjoy!

"All images/designs are created and copyright owned by Sally-Ann Hancock.  My work means the world to me - it allows my passion to draw and create, to fit with my family life too, often the inspiration for my designs.  Hope you enjoy my images as much as I enjoy creating them."

We would love to have you play along at Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 and show us your creations!  Digi Stamp Boutique is our sponsor this week and Sally-Ann is offering a £10 voucher if you are our Grand Prize Winner at SSW2.  This is the sketch you should use! 

Have a very Merry Christmas!  Thanks for stopping by!  

Hugs,

Judi

Doodle Pantry and 

Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2

Just want you to know that I am not wishing Christmas to be here any too soon.  It seems like this has been the fastest year ever for me.  I would gladly return to January and begin again if I could.

But nevertheless, I created these two Christmas cards with Doodle Pantry's Mini Bethlehem pre-colored image.  And as you can see I managed to create two cards to add to my Christmas cards for this year.   Loved this little Bethlehem scene! The sketch was super quick and easy.  Sentiments came from a jar of 30 Holiday Rubber Stamps by Inkadinkado.  First time use, I think!....It's always amazes me what I can find in my craft room! 

I hope you will take the time to play along at Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 this week.  The prize to our winner will be a $10 coupon at Doodle Pantry!

"Hello, my name is Laurie.   I'm just a regular Joe crafter.  While trying to find digital images that met my own crafting needs, I decided to draw some of my own, as I had so many unique (weird!) ideas that I just couldn't locate elsewhere.   I sincerely hope something I've done inspires you to go create something to bring a smile to someone else and hope you enjoy creating to your hearts content with some of my doodles.." ~Laurie

Hope you have a very creative week!

Hugs,

Judi