Christmas Joy from Molly

Today I'm sharing my second posting as a Guest Designer with Conie Fong Designs.  I've made a Christmas card with a small shaker and used Molly's Pawfect Christmas.

All of the 'Molly' images in Conie's collection are my favorites.  Love the big innocent eyes and sweet expressions she has captured. 

This particular package comes with two separate images of Molly - one with the dog (which I have used) and one with a wagon full of presents and a Christmas tree.  

For my card, I sized Molly to just over 3" and used my Copic markers for the coloring.  The lovely edge is from the Penny Black Elegant Stitching die set.  Then I added the deep red coordinating mat and selected the blue patterned paper for the background.  

The die cut Christmas tree is cut out of a metallic paper which coordinated well with the background matting.  I used the same red cardstock for the background and made the mini shaker with the tree and snowflake confetti.  Once completed then I added the background paper to a 6" card base.  I layered the colored image and then the shaker securing each one.  Lastly I added the small tag, 'Wishing you Joy' to complete the card design.

Thank you for stopping by today to view my blog. I enjoy sharing my work with you and invite you to 'Follow' my blog and to visit my site - "Not Just Scraps' on Facebook - where you can purchase my cards. 

I will be entering this card in the following challenges: 

Avenue 613 ~ February ~ Red -anything but a heart (flower & tree) 

Peace on Earth ~ Christmas ~ Challenge 34 

My Time to Craft ~ Christmas ~ Challenge 54 ~ Snowflakes 

Most Magical Time of the Year ~ Challenge 5 ~ Christmas or Halloween 

Build Your Holiday Stash

Pam's Pearls

Copics:

Hair: YR21, YR24, YR27, E39, E59, Headband: BV04, W2, W3, Dog: E17, E15, E13, E39, Poinsettia: R29, R46, Pot: YR23, YR24, YR27, Scarf & Dress: BV01, BV02, BV04, BV13, R46, Pants: BV20, BV22, BV25, Shoes: W2, W3, W4, BV25, Snow B60 B63

Products:  

Conie Fong Molly's Perfect Christmas  

Penny Black, Elegant Stitching

His Treasured Possession

Today I'm sharing a beautiful image from Julia Spiri called Winter Queen paired with the scripture from Deuteronomy 14:2.

 

I made this for my Bible Journaling project which gives me a scripture to make into an art piece.  I love the softness of this image and she seemed to be the perfect match.

After sizing her I added the scripture to the right of the image and used Copic markers for the coloring.  I used the Spellbinder die, Labels 37, which fit snuggly around the image.  The shiny copper matting behind her coordinated well with her crown and completed my piece.  

Thank you for stopping by today to view my blog. I enjoy sharing my work with you and invite you to 'Follow' my blog and to visit my site - "Not Just Scraps' on Facebook - where you can purchase my cards. 

I will be entering this card in the following challenges: 

My Time to Craft ~ Challenge 501 ~ Vintage 

Pattie's Creations ~ Challenge 203  

2 Sisters on the Blog ~ Challenge 71 - Three Colors (brown, purple, gold)  

Perfect Time to Craft ~ February  

Bizzy Becs Store Challenge ~ February   

Word Art Wednesday ~ Week 583-584  

Worldwide Crafters & Colorist Challenge ~ February (winner)

Pam's Pearls

 

Copics

Dress: BV17, BV39, Hair: E21, E23, E5, Crown: Y26, Around image BV000

 

Products

Julia Spiri, Winter Queen

Spellbinder, Labels 37

To an Amazing Friend

Today I'm posting with my Design Team gals from Jan's Digi Stamp Shop with our mid month inspirational cards.

If you get Jan's newsletter, you've already had a peek at her new Easter cutie ~ 'Lil Chick-A-Dee' but if not, here she is with her big bonnet and bow, ready to step out for any Easter event or just for a note to a friend.

 

There are two dressy little chicks in this package along with eggs and lots of sentiments.  For my card, I selected the chick facing left and sized her to about 3" for my card front.   I layered the sentiment close to the center of the image and then printed it on 110# Neenah card stock.  

I used my Copic markers for the coloring and have listed below for your reference.  Next I selected Gina Marie's Venetian Labels die set for the edge of the image and for the purple matting.

I used a 4" x 6" card base and covered the front in the bright multi colored patterned paper.  Then I secured the matting and image in the center and finished the card with a soft yellow organza bow at the top fold.

Don't forget to visit Jan's Challenge Blog to see the other Design Team cards and to enter yours in the monthly challenge!

Thank you for stopping by today to view my blog. I enjoy sharing my work with you and invite you to 'Follow' my blog and to visit my site - "Not Just Scraps' on Facebook - where you can purchase my cards. 

I will be entering this card in the following challenges: 

Crafty Calendar ~ February ~ Add a Ribbon 

Ally's Angels ~ Challenge 67 

Crafters Cafe ~ February ~ Challenge 294 

Crafty Animals ~ Challenge 69 

CD Sunday ~ Challenge 104 

The Corrosive Challenge ~ February

 

Pam's Pearls

 

Copics 

 Y00, Y15, Y18, Y19, YR23, YR27, V12, V15, V17, V28, BV0000, BV00, BV01, BV02, BV11, BV13, BV34, W3

 

Products

Jan's Digital Stamp Shop, Lil' Chick-a-Dee

Gina Marie Designs, Venetian Labels

You Know You're Old When...

Happy birthday to my sweet husband today! 

Since I'm a bit older than he is, I can enjoy teasing him about getting old.  His salt and pepper hair and mostly white beard are sure to get him the Senior Discount anywhere we go.

For his special birthday card, I have selected Bugaboo Stamps, Gus Birthday Rocking Chair. 

 If you've been using digital files for card making for a while, I'm sure you are also missing Bugaboo Stamps. Another small business that has closed and greatly missed by many! 

Ole Gus and his funny sentiments are great for so many occasions.  Of course with the birthday guy being a huge Clemson fan, it was easy to select shades of purple and orange for the Copic coloring.  

I used Memory Makers,  Matinee Rectangles for the stitched die cut edge on the image and the sentiment.  The 6" card base is covered with celebration ribbon paper and a solid lavender strip across the center.  After securing the image and sentiment on top, I added the dark orange twine and the clock charm at the bow. Lastly I added glossy accents to his eyes to give him a little more wide eyed look. 

Thank you for stopping by today to view my blog. I enjoy sharing my work with you and invite you to 'Follow' my blog and to visit my site - "Not Just Scraps' on Facebook - where you can purchase my cards. 

I will be entering this card in the following challenges: 

Time Out Challenge ~ Challenge 232 ~ Happy 9th Birthday 

Creative Knockouts ~ Challenge 488 ~ Birthdays 

Sparkles Form Challenge ~ Challenge 161 ~ For Men Only  

QKR Stampede ~ Challenge 461 

Bizzy Bec's Store ~ February Challenge

 

Pam's Pearls

 

Copics 

Balloon: BV08, BV04, BV02, Hat: YR07, BV08, Hair: N5, N4, N2, Shirt: N0, N1, Shorts: YR07, YR18, Socks: N4, BV04, Chair: E17, E19, Packages: YR04, YR07, BV08, BV04, Shadow: W3

 

 

Get Well Kisses!

Today I'm sharing a card I made for a weekend challenge using Penny Black's 'XOXO'.  The challenge was to have a stamped background.

 After selecting this adorable little girl blowing kisses, I began by stamping her on 110# Neenah cardstock.  I used Copic markers for coloring and then fussy cut around her as close to the lines as I could. 

For the background I selected the Love Script heart from Unity Stamps Kit of the Month, January 2018.  Using white cardstock 1/4" smaller than the A2 card front, I stamped the heart using red Versa Clair Ink and my Misti.   Then I secured the colored image in the center of the heart, and added the shadow below her feet. 

I actually left the card at that point for the challenge, then added the 'Feel Better Soon' sentiment once I had a need to send the card.  She turned out super cute and I know made the recipient feel much better. 

Thank you for stopping by today to view my blog. I enjoy sharing my work with you and invite you to 'Follow' my blog and to visit my site - "Not Just Scraps' on Facebook - where you can purchase my cards. 

I will be entering this card in the following challenges: 

Crafty Gals Corner ~ Challenge 240 ~ Add a Heart 

Sisterhood of Crafters ~ February ~ Hearts 

Word Art Wednesday ~ Week 583-584 

Passion for Markers ~ Week 677 ~ Add Some Flowers 

Stamping Sensation ~ February ~ Anything Goes -Optional Sketch 

Penny Black ~ February ~ Optional Add Hearts and Flowers 

 

Pam's Pearls

 

Copics 

Hair: E21, E23, E25, Dress: V27, Y18, Y06, Shoes: V22, Tights: V2, Flowers: G43, Y18, E04, V25, V24

 

Products

Penny Black, XOXO

Unity Stamps, DOM, Jan 2018, Twinkle

Thank You My Friend

If you know me or have followed me for a while, you've heard me speak of my life long friend Cindy.  Who would have imagined over 60 years ago when her family moved next to our house, that she and I would remain friends from that day forward!  When God has a plan you better be on board.  

Today I'm sharing the Friendship Valentine card I sent to her.  I've used Gina K Designs, Thank You Friend stamp set.

While I love the magenta lilies, the sentiment just says it all.  Inside the rest of the thought from the front.....

Yes, this is our friendship. Blessed in so many ways over the years.  Rare and treasured by both of us.

My wish for you is to find your forever friend and may that relationship be blessed each day! 

Thank you for stopping by today to view my blog. I enjoy sharing my work with you and invite you to 'Follow' my blog and to visit my site - "Not Just Scraps' on Facebook - where you can purchase my cards. 

I will be entering this card in the following challenges: 

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends ~ Challenge 199 ~ Paper Shelter 

The Corrosive Challenge ~ February 

As You Like It ~ Favorite Love or Friendship (Friend-described above)

DL Art ~ Challenge 317 ~ Thankful Thursday  

Through the Purple Haze ~ Challenge 201

Pam's Pearls

 

Copics  

RV66, RV55, YR23, G21, G24, G28

 

Products  

Gina K Designs, Thank You Friend  

Gina Marie Designs, Label Six Rectangles

 

Kisses!

Happy Valentine's Day to each of you!

For today I've saved this Stamping Bella til last as I think this little Squidgy is the cutest. 

This Stamping Bella image is named Kissing Booth Squidgy (EB465).

After stamping the image, I used my Copic markers for coloring.  I selected the solid pink and coordinating plaid papers before coloring this one.  

As you can see, I used the plaid for the background mat on the A2 sized card base.  The image and the pink matting are die cut using Pink & Main's Stitched Rounded Rectangles. When securing to the card base, I tilted the solid mat to show more of the color rather than straight behind the colored image.

Thank you for stopping by today to view my blog. I enjoy sharing my work with you and invite you to 'Follow' my blog and to visit my site - "Not Just Scraps' on Facebook - where you can purchase my cards. 

I will be entering this card in the following challenges: 

Crafting Happiness ~ Challenge 139 ~ Love 

Dragonfly Dreams ~ February Challenge ~ Love 

Stamping Sensation ~ February Challenge  

Sweet Stamping  ~ Love 

Craft Rocket ~ Challenge 100 ~ Love/Valentine 

Stamping Bella Sisterhood ~ Jan/Feb Challenge ~ Love & New Beginings

 

Pam's Pearls

 

Copics 

Flower: Y11, Y15, Y19, Dress: B02, B01, Hair: E39, YR27, YR24, YR21, Jar: C3, B00, B000, Hearts: RV09, RV17, RV52, Sign: E41, E42, E43, Booth: E70, E71, E74, Banner: BG05, Grass: G24, G26

Products  

Stamping Bella, Kissing Booth Squidgy 

Pink & Main, Stitched Rounded Rectangles

My Heart Belongs To You

Valentine's Day is almost here!  

Today I'm happily posting as one of the Guest Designers for Conie Fong Art.  I've selected 'I Love You Benny' for my first posting.

Isn't he just perfect for a special Valentine's Day card!

To make this card, I sized Benny to just under 3" and printed him on Neenah 110# card stock.  I used my Copic markers for coloring and have referenced them below.  

Separately I sized a sign post to fit beside Benny, and layered the sentiment 'My Heart Belongs to You' on the sign.  After printing and coloring, I carefully hand cut the sign out.   

I used a stitched circle die for the image and a simple circle die for the deep red matting. I secured the image to the background, then added a few strokes of grass, and secured the sign close to the little boy.   Next I carefully cut the right side of the circle off as close to the sign as possible. 

After grabbing a 6" square card base, I added the coordinating blue background cardstock.  Instead of using ribbon for the horizonal strip I found a scrap of the heart patterned paper.  I matted it on the same red cardstock as the circle, then secured it across the center of the card.  Next I added the top image layer being sure I had it aligned with the right edge of the blue background paper.  Then for the final step, I added the red organza bow to complete my design. 

Thank you for stopping by today to view my blog. I enjoy sharing my work with you and invite you to 'Follow' my blog and to visit my site - "Not Just Scraps' on Facebook - where you can purchase my cards. 

I will be entering this card in the following challenges: 

Allsorts  ~ Week 715 ~ All About Hearts

Craft Rockets ~ Challenge  100 ~ Love/Valentines 

Crafty Gals Corner ~ Challenge 240 ~ Add a Heart 

Passion for Promarkers ~ Week 676 ~ Add a Heart

 

Pam's Pearls

Copics: 

Hair: E21, E23, E25, Shirt: N0, Sweater Vest: BG49, BG57, Jeans: B91, B93, B95, B97, Shoes: N2, N3, N4, N5, Heart: R29, R46, RV10, RV11, Shadow: W3, W2

Products:

Conie Fong, I Love You Benny

You Make My Heart Dance

I hope you are having a very blessed and relaxing Sunday.  My husband and I are celebrating our anniversary (2/14) all weekend long it seems.  

If you know me personally you know I love to dance. I'll admit the slower songs are becoming more my favorites these days as the birthdays roll past.  At our dance club Friday night, he had the DJ play 'our wedding song' for us.  We started the dance and then the others joined in.  (Anne Murray, Can I Have This Dance For the Rest of My Life)

Today's card is perfect for our story.

 

I've used The Rabbit Hole Designs 'You Make My Heart Dance' for this fun card.

The image is Copic colored and die cut using Spellbinders Label 15.   It's a bit hard to tell in the photo but the background matting is green with a metallic gold swipe throughout - sorta like motion behind the dancers. 

Like lots of The Rabbit Hole Designs, It was a fun little image to color and make for this card.

Thank you for stopping by today to view my blog. I enjoy sharing my work with you and invite you to 'Follow' my blog and to visit my site - "Not Just Scraps' on Facebook - where you can purchase my cards. 

I will be entering this card in the following challenges: 

Dare 2B Artzy ~ February Challenge ~ Love 

Stamping Sensations ~ February Challenge 

Sweet Stamping ~ February ~ Love 

Cardz4galz ~ Challenge 192 ~ one or more hearts 

Fab n' Funky ~ Challenge 566 ~ Valentines or Hearts

 

Pam's Pearls

 

Copics 

Boy: Hair: E21, E23, E25, Shirt: R27, R29, Jeans: B91, B93, B95, Shoes: C4

Girl: hair: E41, E42, E43, Dress: BG57, BG78, Shadow: C4

 

Products 

The Rabbit Hole, You Make My Heart Dance

Spellbinders, Label 15

A Basket of Love

For my second posting today, I'm sharing Di's Digital Designs, Hearts for You.  

This little bunny is overloaded with hearts and love! 

 

To make this card, I sized my image to about 3" tall and used Copic markers for the coloring.   I used Gina Marie Designs Pierced Oval die to get the pretty edge.  Next I colored in a little extra grass and added a few flower stems. 

I selected a light pink vertical strip paper to cover the A2 card base.  After adding the colored image to the center,  I secured three tiny flowers at the stems.  Lastly I added the wooden conversation heart 'You & Me' to complete the card design. 

Thank you for stopping by today to view my blog. I enjoy sharing my work with you and invite you to 'Follow' my blog and to visit my site - "Not Just Scraps' on Facebook - where you can purchase my cards. 

I will be entering this card in the following challenges: 

Di's Digital Design Challenge ~ Add One or More Hearts (Top 3)

Paper Craft Crew ~ #504 ~ Vertical Sketch Challenge 

Passion for Markers ~ Challenge 676 ~ Hearts 

Try it on Tuesday ~ All you need is love 

Make Mine Monday ~ Challenge 193 ~ Love is in the Air

 

Pam's Pearls

Copics: 

Bunny: R81, R83, RV34, R85, RV000, Basket: RV23, RV25, Hearts: RV23, RV25, V28, B63, BV34, B66, Grass: YG93, YG95

Products: 

Di's Digital Stamps, Hearts for You

Gina Marie Designs, Fancy Pierced