Pam's Pearls

Monday, April 17, 2023

Our Friendship

Happy Monday Morning to you!

I'm here today with Jan's Digi Stamps Design Team and our mid month inspirational cards. I'm truly excited about sharing this card. It's been ready a while and it is one of the prettiest I've ever made.

I've used Jan's 'Early May Bouquet' and made a fancy fold card. I don't know what the 'name' of this fold is - but it's where the back is wider than the front, and the image extends past the front cover.

When I first saw this image, I was a bit concerned. The digital package only had the very light gray (no line) image to color. I have a hard enough time staying in the lines, much less coloring with light lines! Talk about out of my comfort box!

But I printed the beautiful image on the larger side and layered the sentiment over the vase. With my Copics ready, I began slowly, coloring sections at a time. It took me a solid two hours to color this. I told my husband when I completed it - this was not relaxing! However I loved it and it got even better when I happened upon the patterned paper pad with coordinating solids.

This card reminds me so much of my best friend's mother. Margie loved flowers and when I made this card it was just a couple of days prior to her 98th birthday. She's been in heaven for several years now, but still alive in our hearts.

Be sure to visit Jan's Challenge Blog to see all the Design Team cards and to enter yours!

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:

CD Sunday ~ Challenge 108

Just Us Girls ~ Week 675 ~ Moodboard

Creative Creases ~ Challenge 55

My Time to Craft ~ Challenge 505 ~ Easter Flowers or Spring

Paper Dragonfly ~ Challenge 16 ~ April Showers bring Spring

Creative Knockouts ~ Challenge 492 ~ Spring is in the Air

World Wide Crafters and Colourist ~ Challenge #4

Pam's Pearls

Copics

Greenery: G46, G82, G21, G20, Various Flowers: E40, E41, E42, E43, Y11, V25, V22, V95, V93, V91, V0000, E99, E95, R12, R11, Vase: W4, W3, W2, Shadow: C3, C2, Around: BG0000

Products

Jan's Digi Shop, Early May Bouquet

Saturday, April 15, 2023

Just for You Fella!

Today marks a start for a new Design Team for me, one I've wanted to be a part of for quite a while. I'm thrilled to announce I'm now a Design Team member for All Dressed Up Digital Stamps! I hope you'll enjoy my card creations with their super cute images.

My first card is using Spring Bike Ride.

After sizing and printing for my card front, I used my Copic markers for coloring. Then I made a little more of the 'road' he is traveling on using a few Copic 'W' shades. I felt like he needed a little more so I colored in the rolling hills behind him and drew in a few trees.

I used Jillian Vance Designs, Stitch Dot Emerald Background die for the decorative edge on the image. After selecting the blue plaid cardstock for the background, I used the same die, cutting the 'insert spot' for the colored scene. I secured both pieces on the 5 x 6 inch card base, then added the fishtail tag at the bottom right. For the final touch, I added the red twine and puppy paw charm.

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

Alphabet Challenge ~ A= Adorable - Anything Cute

Crazy Catz ~ Challenge 633

Creative Inspirations ~ Challenge 1

Pam's Pearls

Copics:

Sky & Clouds: B60, B63, C0, C1, B0000, B000, B00, B01, BG000, BG0000, Trees: Olive Multiliner, Hills: YG17, YG25, YG03, W5, W3,W1, Hat: R35, R37, Hair & Backpack: E23, E25, Shirt: YG07, Pants: B24, B93, B95, Shoes: E21, E23, Bike: R35, C4, N5, N7, Dog, W5, W3, N7

Products:

All Dressed Up, Spring Bike Ride

Jillian Vance Designs, Stitch Dot Emerald

Friday, April 14, 2023

My Strength

Today I'd like to share another page from my Scripture Art Journal. This is a year long project where we are given a scripture verse each Monday and have a week to depict it visually.

I used a mixed media paper for this one - and grabbed my Distressed Oxides. Each of the layers from the mountain to the multi layers of clouds, are done by tearing a scrap of cardstock and then applying the oxides.

After I completed the background and black mountains, I stamped the trees (by Nellie Snellen) and the deer silhouette (Recollections Christmas Noel) using Versa Clair Nocturne ink.

After trimming the edges I added the image to my journal and then added the printed scripture to complete this scripture.

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

Word Art Wednesday ~ Week 591-592

The Male Room ~ Challenge 173 ~ Stencil or Die

Unicorn Challenge ~ Challenge 86 ~ Add an Animal

We Love Stamping ~ April Challenge

Pam's Pearls

Products:

Background: Distressed Oxides: Speckled Egg, Iced Spruce, Pine Needles, Black Soot.

Trees: NellieSnellen: Christmas Pine Trees,

Deer: Recollections Christmas Noel

Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Background Die Challenge

How or when do you use your background dies?

For me, being a Copic colourist, I tend to use the dies as my background and then add a colored image that I have cut out. But for just as many of you, I'm sure you use the background die as the focal point of your card.

Today I'm sharing a card I recently made for a card swap challenge - ' Make a card using a background die'. While that left it open to interpretation, I decided to use this die as the focal point of my card design.

I've selected the 'Twinkling Trellis' background die by Gemini.

I started by selecting a solid and patterned paper that coordinated well. The solid green is card stock and the delicate patterned paper is 20# paper.

I centered the die on the 4 1/2" x 5 3/4" piece of green card stock. For this die, I did sandwich 'wax paper' between the die and the card stock. If you don't already know, that's a great trick on any detailed die. The waxy surface helps the die cut crispier and prevents it from sticking.

Using an A2 standard white card base, I added the floral piece in the center, then secured the detailed trellis piece on top. Using the scrap of green, I added the horizontal strip about an inch from the bottom and secured it well at the sides. Lastly I added the ocean sentiment to complete my design.

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

Little Patch of Crafty Friends ~ Challenge 203

Allsorts ~ Week 722-723

Pam's Pearls

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Planted in the house of the Lord

Today I'd like to share with you another lovely image from Beccy's Place. This one is called Little Flowers and it was the freebie in March, 2022. I have matched it up with the scripture from Psalm 32, verse 19.

What a wonderful scripture to stand firm in our faith, knowing if our foundation is in the Lord we will grow daily.

I sized the little flower to about 5" long and layered the sentiment so it would be close to the design. After printing I used my Copic markers for coloring.

After die cutting the edge I added the purple plaid and the green solid mat, layering them securely on the card base. Lastly I randomly placed the purple, lavender and green enamel dots.

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

Beccy's Place ~ April Challenge

Word Art Wednesday ~ Week 589-590

The Paper Players ~ Challenge 635 ~ Color Challenge

Pam's Pearls

Monday, April 10, 2023

His Favor

Today I'd like to share another card from the Classic Challenge's 7th Birthday Celebration. Goha Designs was one of our sponsors for this birthday celebration. This design is called Water Lilies, and I have made a slimline card.

I sized the Water Lilies to just under 4" tall and printed on Neenah 110# cardstock. The coloring was done using Copic markers.

Separately, I took the sentiment and secured it to the light green cardstock and then the darker green cardstock. Next I aligned the design above the sentiment and taped across the back of the two pieces. Then I was able to use a Cloud Border slimline die and cut them as one piece.

Using the magenta color in the flowers, I made the slimline card base, 3 3/4" wide and 8" long. Lastly I secured the flower/sentiment section to the center of the card base and added the small magenta enamel dots randomly around the sentiment.

We're very happy to be celebrating SEVEN years on the Classic Design Challenge. I hope you'll check out some of the other designs by this sponsor, Goha Designs.

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

CD Sunday Plus ~ Challenge 107

Allsorts ~ Week 722/723

Work Art Wednesday ~ Week 589-590

World Wide Crafters and Colourist ~ Challenge #4

Pam's Pearls

Copics:

Lily Pads: G43, G46, G82, YG61, YG63, YG67, Flowers: RV02, RV17, RV55, RV63, RV66, G20, YR24

Products:

Goha Digital Stamps, Water Lilies

Cloud Border Slimline Die

Sunday, April 9, 2023

First Easter Wishes

I hope your Sunday has been wonderful so far and that you are enjoying a quiet afternoon with your family.

I have one last Easter card to share - I saved it til last on purpose. Many of you know we had our first Great Grandchild lasts July. Since then I've been making 'Baby Wren' special cards for each holiday.

Today at about a week short of 9 months, she has celebrated her first Easter.

For her card, I've used another 'coloring page' image for this baby Easter Bunny. All of the coloring was done with Copic markers and the sentiment words were done on my computer.

After coloring the bunny I die cut the edge and set her aside.

I used a 6" card base, covered in the multicolored heart paper. I love the die cut floral edge out of the deep purple which coordinates well with the bunny.

After layering and securing all the pieces, then I added the pastel plaid ribbon at the fold and added a dragonfly charm at the knot.

I know she's too little to know how much she is loved. But one day she will see how my heart goes into every card I make for her.

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers ~ Challenge SoSS231 ~ B=Bunny (Easter)

Alphabet Challenge ~ A- Adorable

Creative Inspiration ~ Challenge 1

I Love Promarkers ~ Challenge 532

Ellibelle's Corner ~ I Spy ~ Challenge 1

Pam's Pearls

Copics:

Bunny: BV00, BV01, V00, Flowers: BG34, Y13, B04, V01, V04, BG34, BG11, Y13, YR02

Blessed to Serve a Risen Savior

Happy Easter Sunday!

What a day of rejoicing it should be ~ a day of celebration that we serve a Risen Savior!

Today I'm sharing a tag/bookmarker that I made for several friends for Easter.

For my image, I've used Jan's Digital Stamps, Dogwood Blooms.

When I started these, we were away from home for the weekend and I had printed a 'page full' of the design. I decided to color each one, using completely different Copic markers. Do you ever do that? Challenge yourself to some little goal. It helps sometimes to get yourself outside of your comfort zone.

I do like the way they turned out - each one unique, just like the friends that received them.

I used Momenta Notched Rectangle dies on each one. Each had a slightly different shade of green background and the ribbons coordinated with the flowers.

This design colors up fairly quickly and can be used for so many occasions. I hope you'll check out the Dogwood Blooms package on Jan's website.

Update: Found the photo of all six completed tags.

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

Allsorts ~ Week 722/723

My Time To Craft ~ Challenge 505 ~ Easter/Flowers (Top 5)

Little Red Wagon ~ Challenge 699 ~ Spring/Fall

Word Art Wednesday ~ Week 589/590

Pam's Pearls

Copics

#1 Cross: E15, E17, E19, Flowers: R20, R21, Centers: YR24, YR27, Leaves & Stems: G21, G24, G43

#2 Cross: E71, E74, Flowers: W0, W2, Centers: Y19, YR27, Leaves & Stems: YG61, YG63

#3 Cross: E23, E25, Flowers: RV00, RV02, Centers: Y32, Y26, Leaves & Stems: YG91, YG93, YG95

#4 Cross: E53, E55, E57 , Flowers: RV00, Centers: Y26, Y28, Leaves & Stems: YG91, YG93, YG95, YG97

#5Cross: E33, E35, E27, Flowers: R00, Centers: Y26, Y28, Leaves & Stems: G21, G24, G28

#6 Cross: W2, W3, W4, W5, Flowers: RV91, RV00, Centers: Y26, Y28, Leaves & Stems: G43, G82, G94

Products

Jan's Digital Stamps, Dogwood Blooms

Momenta, Nested Rectangles

Saturday, April 8, 2023

Happy Easter Gnome

It's time for the Polkadoodles Design Team to inspire you with a few last minute Easter cards!

I've selected Happy Easter Gnome made into this slimline design.

After sizing the image for my card front, I have colored the Gnome and the cute little chicks with bright and bold Copic colors. For the background, I've used a cloud stencil and chalking inks.

Next I die cut the edges and secured the card front to the coordinating blue mat on my slimline base. I added the 'Egghunt' embellishment, several metallic brad eggs, and a lime green organza bow to complete the card design.

What a fun Easter card this turned out to be!

I hope you'll pop over to the Polkadoodles Challenge Blog to see all the Design Team cards and also to enter yours!

I will be entering this card in the following challenges:

World Wide Crafters and Colorist ~ Challenge 3

My Time to Craft ~ Challenge 404 ~ Easter / Flowers

Try it on Tuesday ~ March Challenge ~ Hello Spring

Rabisco Challenge ~ April

QKR Stampede ~ Challenge 464 (Top 5)

Alphabet Challenge ~ A= Adorable

Pam's Pearls

Copics

Hat: V17, V15, V13, Flower, Y18, V12, Beard: N2, N4, N6, Robe: B02, Hands & Feet: N6, Egg: G24, BV02, B01, RV10, Grass: G24, G43, G46, Chicks: Y18, YR27

Products

Polkadoodles, Happy Easter Gnome

Gina Marie Designs, Labels Six

Friday, April 7, 2023

Disney and Friends Easter Greetings

Today I'm sharing several Easter cards that I made using Disney Characters.

Note: I do not own these images therefore there isn't a reference for them. These are coloring book images copied and sized for cards for my personal use.

Starting off with everyone's favorite, Winnie the Pooh! He's bringing a basket of Easter Bunny Wishes!

Followed by Silly Goofy ~ trying to blend in with his mint green outfit so he's not noticed. Isn't he fun!

Tigger is always hard at work and play. My friend Sue would love the pattern on these eggs!

A good one for an older boy - train full of colorful Easter eggs.

With Piglet we know every day is a Surprise!

All our little princess girls would love to get a Minnie Mouse Easter card!

Lastly for a mother of three - Mommy's need Easter greetings too!

Thank you for allowing me to share these with you. As we enter this weekend of Good Friday and Easter Sunday, I hope that you will take a moment to thank our Risen Savior for your family and blessings. For without Him we have no hope. How blessed we are to know His love for us is unending and always forgiving. May your weekend be filled with His blessings.

I will be entering these cards in the following challenges:

Creative Inspiration ~ Challenge 1 (Last card - You're the Best)

Through the Purple Haze ~ Challenge 203 (Pooh Bunny)

I Love Promarkers ~ Challenge 532 (Minnie Mouse Bunny)

Elliebelle's Corner ~ April - I Spy...Easter Critters (Tigger)

The Paper Shelter ~ Challenge 548 ~ Something Funny (Goofy Bunny)

Creations in Pink ~ Challenge 56 ~ Mainly Pink (Minnie Mouse Bunny)

Creative Crafting Uncles ~ Challenge 39 ~ Spring or Easter (Bugs Bunny Train)

Dream Factory ~ Challenge 114 ~ Loony Tunes (Bugs Bunny Train)

QKR Stampede ~ Challenge 464 (Minnie Mouse Bunny)

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