Category Archives: Copics

Another peek at Sew Special today. I’m not sure if you’ve noticed but one of the details I’ve been using on all my Sew Special projects is stitching. it’s just such a natural fit both for me as well as the set. This design in corporates a darling little mouse image from the set, lots of stitching and some sweet green and pink paper to create a baby girl card design. If you don’t like to sew on cards, try out some faux stitching instead.

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Cute as a Button

Supply List:

Stamps: Sew Special (The Rummage Bin line) by CHF
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento Ink by Tsukineko
Paper: Simply Smooth Vanilla by CHF, patterned paper by MME, green cardstock by Bazzill Basics
Other: sewing machine, die by Spellbinders, copic markers, ribbon by Prima, button by Autumn Leaves 

Looking for some more sneak peeks? Jean Franks Beck & Laura O’Donnell have come up with the most DARLING designs using my new set.

See you tomorrow!

And so it begins…another busy year of school, lunches, homework, practices etc. On one hand I’m so grateful for the return to scheduling, a little peace and quiet during the day but oh…I’m going to miss the long days of summer, time on the water, the smell of sunscreen, sticky ice cream kisses and lazy morning snuggles. There is just nothing quite like summer. We ended up eking out  the last few days of summer on the sand over the weekend and so it was a great way to finish up. This morning the backpacks are packed,lunches have been made, the back to school photos taken and now we’re off to meet the new teachers. Wish us luck as three of the four attending school this year are starting a new school.

Seeds of Thanks

I put this card together with some things that  I had on my desk. I love creating without any pre-conceived idea in my head…just putting things together for the fun of it.

Supply List: cardstock by Bazzill, patterned paper & Wild Card by October Afternoon, Seed annual piece by Crafty Secrets, flower by Prima, chipboard by American Crafts, sewing machine, ribbon, corsage pin

Candlelit Winter

This card is an early Christmas card using a Shady Tree Studio release, Home for the Holidays. It’s actually more of a square shaped image but I wanted it long and more narrow so I die cut it with a Spellbinders die.

Quick Tip: To create a candle glow effect, take a very light yellow Copic marker and flick the color away from flame.

Stamps: Home for the Holidays (Shady Tree Studio line) by CHF, Ink: Black Memento by Tsukineko, Paper: Simply Smooth white cardstock by CHF, kraft cardstock by Bazzill, Blush Red Dark cardstock by Prism Papers, patterned paper by Little Yellow Bicycle, Other: Nestability die by Spellbinders, button by Autumn Leaves, embroidery thread, velvet die cut by Prima, Copic Markers

Take care and have a great day!

I was really excited to get my hands on this latest Thomas Kinkade image from Cornish Heritage Farms. I have treasured memories of spending every Saturday at my grandparent’s farm during my growing up years. The barn especially held a fascination as there were always kitties to discover and believe it or not, we just liked those cows. Sunset at Riverbend Farms is a beautiful image that brings to mind the beauty of rural living. I have a couple designs to share using it today as it looks beautiful in black and white or in color.

Dairy Barn

I have to admit, this first design in my favorite. I’m seriously lovin’ Jenni Bowlin these days and I did a major search to find these darling chipboard buttons that I had. Aren’t they perfect with the barn?!

Supply List:

Stamps: Sunset at Riverbend Farm (Thomas Kinkade line) by CHF
Ink: Black Memento by Tsukineko, Brushed Corduroy Distress ink by Ranger
Paper: Black & Kraft cardstock by Bazzill, Simply Smooth white cardstock by CHF, patterned paper by Jenni Bowlin
Other: twill tape, chipboard buttons by Jenni Bowlin, sewing machine

Riverbend Farm

I have no idea why, but I just could NOT get a clear photo of this project. It was totally fun to color with my Copics. I know a lot of people are nervous about coloring these images but truly…I’d much rather color them than very open images. It’s so easy to refer to the painting on the label and get some great results.
STamps: Sunset at Riverbend Farm (Thomas Kinkade line) by CHF
Ink: Black Memento by Tsukineko
Paper: Kraft & lizard cardstock by Bazzill Basics, Simply Smooth white cardstock by Cornish Heritage Farms
Other: burlap by Prima, Copic Markers

Take care!

I must confess, that I still have MORE Christmas designs to share with you. July was a super busy month and here’s a few cards I haven’t had time to share here yet. I think this may be the last of Christmas until September as I can spy a super sweet winter set on the calendar then. 🙂 These two designs feature images from the B&O line release the other week. The first does have a train in the picture but you may be wondering how the Mary and Joseph image fits into this train line. B&O has a beautiful collection of vintage art to choose from and Lisa couldn’t resist using this classic image. I’m so glad as I love it!

Christmastide Train

I’m loving the way this color combo turned out but I must confess, I was actually going to with an aqua and green with kraft color combo for this project. I pulled out my Distressed Circles Scrapblock to add a background with and inked it up with white pigment ink. Imagine my surprise after stamping when I realized I had put the rubber away without properly cleaning off the pink ink. The resulting color is actually really pretty so I went with it. I’ve been searching for the project I last stamped with the Scrapblock in hopes that I might be able to figure out exactly what ink was on there but sorry…I just can’t figure it out.

This image is so beautiful and detailed, I decided to leave it simple and just highlight in some of the Christmas tree lights. I dotted on soft aqua and pink color with my Copic markers for an easy and vintage look.

Quick Tip: Do as I say…not as I do! 😉 Clean your rubber BEFORE you put it away.

Supply List:

Stamps: Christmas Tree Train (B&O line) by CHF
Distressed Circles Scrapblock by CHF
Vintage Christmas Expressions (MLM line) by CHF
Ink: Black Memento Ink by Tsukineko, white pigment ink by Clearsnap
Paper: Simply Smooth white cardstock by CHF, kraft cardstock by Bazzill Basics
Other: ribbon by May Arts, corsage pin, copic markers, burlap by Prima

Christmas Travelers

This image is so pretty stamped on its own, I went with a super clean look. I love using all white cardstock for a project. By adding texture and ink, it is easy to define the layers but gives a very classic, subtle look.

Supply List:

Stamps: Mary & Joseph (B&O line) by CHF
Vintage Christmas Expressions (MLM line) by CHF
Ink: Paris Dusk & Tuxedo Black Memento ink by Tsukineko
Paper: Simply Smooth White cardstock by CHF
Other: ribbon by Creative Impressions, Cuttlebug Embossing folder, hole punch

Check back tomorrow for a sneak peek at my new set!

Have a great weekend!

I really don’t want to think about back to school just quite yet, but I DID have fun creating a few more designs with Becky‘s new School Primer All Things Considered set. My absolute favorite images from this set are the journaling ATC background…I think I may use that frame on everything!, & that darling little girl reading a book. That was me. 😉 I read a book between classes, while walking to school, staying up late under the covers…just about everywhere. My favorite way to relax is still reading a book. School Primer is released today and you can find other sweet samples here.

 The End

Quick Tip: Repeatedly stamp a smaller stamp to create a background.

Supply LIst:

Stamps: School Primer (ATC line) by CHF
Script Essential Expressions (MLM line) by CHF
Ink: Rich Cocoa and Tuxedo Black Memento ink by Tsukineko
Paper: Simply Smooth Vanilla cardstock by CHF, Parakeet cardstock by Bazzill Basics, patterned paper by October Afternoon, button by Autumn Leaves, embroidery floss

 My Dear Children

Back in the 80’s, I had a lovely argyle vest and socks for back to school one year! LOL I still associate argyle patterns with school. And seriously…I just can’t get enough of this Lemonade 6×6 paper pad by Basic Grey. I’ve created SO many designs out of this one little pad of paper! While I’ve loved the other lines and paper pads,  this one has the most paper missing by far!

Supply List:

Stamps: School Primer (ATC line) by CHF
Vintage Text Scrapblock by CHF
Ink: Black, Rich Cocoa, Rose Red Memento Ink by Tsukineko
Paper: Simply Smooth Vanilla Cardstock by Prism, Lemonade 6×6 paper pad by Basic Grey
Other: ribbon & flower by Prima, pin by Fancy Pants Designs, chipboard by Basic Grey

Happy creating!