Magnolia Sympathy

Hello blogging friends! I'm sorry I've been MIA for awhile. My crafting time has been scarce and the tidbits I have done haven't resulted in much that can be considered a complete project. I've been playing with my Kohinorh pencils and Kraft. I've oohed over other crafters AWESOME creations with the colored pencils and had to get my own set. After they 'rested' in the closet for a year I decided it was time to break them in. I haven't tried any blending techniques (do have the mineral spirits on the same shelf in the closet) but really like the raw lead on the paper. What do you think?

Sketch Inspiration ~ 365 Cards Day #153 ~ Saturday’s Sketch

Inspiration
Stamping Vacation Inspiration Station Challenge

365 Cards Day 5 ~ Winter and Summer Collide
My flowers represent spring and I went with cool blue for winter.
Bee Crafty March Challenge ~ Spring Florals
Creative Stamp Friends Challenge #21 ~ Spring
Sew Many Challenge #48 ~ Spring Fling
Mami Doodles Challenge #22 ~ Celebrate Spring

My Creation

Image Detail

Inside

Ins and Outs ~ Magnolia Sympathy
Stamps: Magnolia (Just Inklined)
Paper: DCWV Café Mediterranean, Kraft
Ink: Laser Printer, Kohinor Pencils
Accessories: Jolee’s Boutique Cross Sticker

Party Time Dude

Today would have been my dad's 70th birthday. He journeyed to heaven suddenly in June 2005 and there's been a huge hole in my life ever since. As the only daughter, he and I had a very special relationship. The card I'm sharing doesn't 'look' like my dad, it just evokes a smile ~ which is something thoughts of dad bring to my face.

Sketch Inspiration ~ Sketch Saturday #142

I flipped the sketch upside down.

Inspiration

Stamping Vacation No No No Challenge ~ No Flowers
Pile it On Challenge #7 ~ Love Plaid

Stamp Something Challenge ~ Something Funky
You can't argue, this guy certainly evokes 'funk'.
Inky Impressions Spots and Stripes Challenge
My plaid is full of stripes and I added dots to my chipboard frame.
Incy Wincy Designs Color Me Wonderful Challenge

Use 2 different coloring mediums – I used Copics, Stickles, White Gel Pen, Paint (on the chipboard frame) and SU inks

My Creation

Image Detail

Ins and Outs ~ Party Time Dude

Stamps: Just Inklined Throwback Fred, Unknown SU

Paper: DCWV All About Boys, SU

Ink: Laser Printer, SU Inks; Copics (E21, 50; C1, 5; 110; B39, 41, 95; R14, 20, 22); Paint

Accessories: Stickles, Pop Up Dots, Chipboard Frame, Star Gems; White Gel Pen

Betty Bumblethorpe is Here

Just Inklined is a relatively new dig stamp line and they have a whole line of these expressive seniors. I had so much fun shopping and can’t wait to share more of them with you. I thought Betty Bumblethorpe fit perfectly with the quote.

Sketch Inspiration ~ Sketch for You to Try ~ August 21

Color Inspiration
365 Cards Day 177 ~ Color 4 Ways Add color 4 ways other than paper
I used toner, memento ink (images stamped on dotted orange DP), Copics for the image, Stickles

Inspiration
Just InkLined Challenge #1
Totally Stampalicious ~ Texture-licious Use 2 types of texture
I have glittered cardstock/stickles and smooth buttons.
Pile it On #33 ~ Let’s Get Cooking: Recipe
3 patterned papers, 2 stamped images, 7 buttons, ribbon, something clear (vellum quote)
Stamp Something Challenge ~ Digi Somethings

My Creation
Isn’t this image a hoot?

Image Detail

I used Diamond Stickles along the frame of Betty’s glasses for sparkle and Diamond Glaze for the lenses. I opted for a purple tinted locks as that will be my choice when the time comes.

I added Stickles to her slippers for some extra attitude.

Ins and Outs ~ Betty Bumblethorpe is Here
Stamps: Betty Bumblethorpe (Just InkLined), Tell it Like it Is (Inkadinkadoo)
Paper: DCWV, Bazzil, SU
Ink: Laser Printer; Memento Desert Sand; Copics (E50, 51; BG72; YR15, 21; V91, 93, 95, 99)
Accessories: Stickles (Lavender, Diamond Dust), Diamond Glaze, SU Ribbon, Buttons, Vellum Verse
Techniques: