Hoot! Hoot!

Good morning! Today I have a card to share that I made for one of our COVID-19 physicians. We have 2 on the unit, 1 day shift and 1 night shift. Both are great! One of the nurses made a special bulletin board for them and some adorable owl pot holders since they both like to cook. She asked me to make them cards "with an owl". I made a quick trip into Hobby Lobby, which recently re-opened, and bought the one and only owl stamp. Would I have chosen this image? No! Sometimes you have to work with what you've got!

Just some thoughts.... I know that in Iowa many counties are "opening up"; meaning businesses are re-opening with restrictions. This is really scary to me! We have not peaked and are not scheduled to peak until mid-June. I encourage you to continue practicing social distancing. If you need to be in public, please wear a face mask, use hand sanitizer, and remember not to touch your eyes, nose, or mouth! Make your trip brief by having a list and a plan before entering the store. We all need to do our part for the safety of everyone! As someone with an inside, front and center view...this is crucial!

I've colored the owl with pencils and added a dash of glitter. I loved the sketch from Tuesday Morning Sketches this week and realized at the last moment that I had to flip it because of the sentiment I had already printed for the inside...so glad that I had'nt glued it down! The patterned papers are from Lawn Fawn, I love the combo of pink and green! Here's a close-up:

 

I computer generated a sentiment:

I found the cutest Hero Arts set of sentiments to stamp on the back of the card too! Here's one:

Image: The Paper Studio
Sentiment: Hero Arts (back of card)
Ink: Palette Noir, Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Hibiscus Burst and New Leaf CS, Lawn Fawn Patterned Paper
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", Lawn Fawn Dies (open stitched circles), Spellbinders Nestablities, Lil' Inker Designs Die (heart), Foam Tape

Challenges entered:

Crafting Happines: #47 Anything Goes-Optional Birds
Creations in Pink: #21 Anything Goes in Mainly Pink
Fab 'n' Funky: #480 Cute Critters
Get Creative Challenges: #91 Make it Sparkly
Southern Girls:  Team Trace: Anything Goes
Sweet Stampin': Bright and Beautiful
Tuesday Morning Sketches: #553

Watercooler Wednesday: #270 Tristan's Challenge: Anything Goes with a Feminine Twist

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Happy Fall Y'All

Good morning! We have a fun challenge for you at Catch the Bug...this week we challenge you to make a Fall themed card. Sounds good, right?! We have definitely transitioned into fall here in the Midwest. I see the leaves are starting to drop; no raking for me yet, though. Our hearty Maples like to hold onto their leaves...I will be raking when it is good and chilly! LOL

I like to find a sketch challenge for inspiration, but couldn't find one that went with the image I'd chosen, so I went with a simple layout. I've colored the image with pencils and added die cuts and enamel dots for embellishing. This one is "mail friendly"...nice and flat! I wanted to bring out the pretty teal in the patterned paper; what do you think of the teal scarecrow's hat and the enamel dots? Here's a close-up:

Image: Bugaboo "Happy Fall Trio" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, SU! Pumpkin Pie CS, PTI Dark Chocolate CS, Lawn Fawn Patterned Paper
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Lil' Inker Designs Dies, The Eyelet Outlet Enamel Dots

Please head on over to Catch the Bug to see what the rest of the Design Team have created for you; you are sure to be inspired!

Challenges entered:

Addicted to Stamps and More: #362 Make Your Mark
As You Like It Challenge: Favorite Stitching Style (I love the dies that include a stitched pattern on the die cut. Why? Ease of use! You are accomplishing 2 functions with one step...no extra equipment to get out.)
Aud Sentiments Challenge: #237 Halloween/Fall +A Sentiment
Crafty Calendar: October Challenge "Autumn Colors/Halloween"
Make My Monday: #106 Autumn
Shopping Our Stash: #406 "It's Pumpkin Spice Season"
Watercooler Wednesday Challenge: WWC242 Marsha's "All About Occasions" Challenge 

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

New Release Tuesday

Good morning! It's New Release Tuesday at Catch the Bug and these cute daffodils are perfect for your Spring cards. I'm loving the Spring vibe; it's beginning to look like Spring here in the Midwest, but the temps are actually pretty chilly. No worries...it's just nice to see the sun!

I've colored the image with pencils and added a touch of glitter to the watering can, because I like to add it wherever I can...I do love glitter! I've used an older sketch from Sketch Saturday and kept it simple with monochromatic patterned paper. My significant other saw this sitting on the counter after I photographed it and said, "What a pretty card, Honey." How sweet was that? (I really need to make him a card and drop it into his briefcase for a surprise.) Here's a close-up:

Image: Bugaboo "Daffodil Water Can" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: Neenah CS, PTI CS, SU! CS, Lawn Fawn Patterned Paper
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Martha Stewart Glitter in "Sugar Cube", Lil' Inker Designs Die

You can view the rest of the DT's cards here...I always love to see the different creations using the same image! You can view the New Releases here. Remember that New Release images are 50% off for the week. If you make a card with this image, leave me a comment...I would love to take a peek!

Challenges entered:

Addicted to Stamps: #172 Spring
Allsorts Challenge: #513 Use Yellow
As You Like It Challenges: Favorite Coloring Medium and Why (I prefer pencils. They are easy to use and you can easily add color or take it away with an eraser. You can blend different colors together. They are economical; my $150 tin of pencils has lasted me for years and there are so many colors to choose from! Not sponsored! LOL)
CCEE Stampers: CCEE1913 National Pencil Day!
Crafty Friends: #106 Spring Colors
Crafty Gals Corner: #188 Spring is Here!
Sisterhood of Crafters: Let's Celebrate Spring!
Sketch Saturday: #557 Choose a Past Sketch

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Bugaboo Christmas in July: Sketch

Good morning! Welcome to Day 2 of Bugaboo's Christmas in July; today we have a sketch for you and it's a good one! I love the banners and buttons! Check it out:

I went with the image "Scene It Christmas Sheep" and had a blast coloring it! Sometimes it is so relaxing to just sit and color! I've used Lawn Fawn patterned paper and added some buttons/floss from my stash for embellishing. Here's a close-up of the adorable sheep:

Image: Bugaboo "Scene It Christmas Sheep" Digital Image (not yet in store)
Sentiment: Totally Stampalicious (Bugaboo Clear Set)
Ink: Printer, Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Hawaiian Shores and Pure Poppy CS, Lawn Fawn Patterned Paper
Embellies: PTI Buttons (Pure Poppy and Hawaiian Shores), Stash (Green), DMC Floss
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details. I can't wait to see your creation!

Challenges entered:

2 Crafty Critter Crazies #4: Anything Goes With a Critter
A Gem of A Challenge #198: Animals
Sweet Stampin': Christmas in July
Sweet Stampin' Christmas: July: Anything Christmas Goes
Unicorn Challenge #23: Christmas in July

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Bugaboo: Christmas in July

Welcome to Catch the Bug's Christmas in July!  We have a fun week planned for you; lots of amazing challenges to play along with and amazing creations from the team to inspire you.  It's going to be a great week!

Today's theme is "Some of My Best Friends are Flakes!".  (That's right, we want to see snowmen and snowflakes!)  I was so excited for today because this type of card is one of my very most favorite to make!  I went with a fun image that I hadn't colored up before and paired it with a color challenge and a sketch challenge.  I've added some glitter to the "snow" in the image and used lots of glittery snowflakes and Swarovski flatbacks for embellishing.

Image: Bugaboo "Bobblehead Christmas-Snowman" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Stamper's Select and Pure Poppy CS, Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS, The Paper Studio Patterned Paper
Embellies: Doodlebug Glitter, Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "Light Siam"
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities and Snowflake Dies, Lawn Fawn Snowflake Dies

Please check out the rest of the Design Team's creations here, along with the challenge details.  We do hope you will play along!  Also, don't forget that Bugaboo is having a sale throughout the month of July! (wink, wink)

Challenges entered:

colorQ challenge: Challenge #339

Inky Chicks: Christmas in Summer
The Sketch File: Sketch

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Nerd Boy Balloon

Good morning and Happy Memorial Day!  In addition to remembering your loved ones, I hope you are able to celebrate the holiday with family and friends.  We have a new sketch for you at From the Heart Stamps, along with a new twist "Show Off Your Coloring Skills"; here's the sketch:

I would have done a 1 layer card with a colored image in the right lower corner, but since I'm without a printer right now (thank goodness for the printing service at the library!) I had to improvise and make use of the images I have printed and waiting to be colored.  I have several printed on a page and I would have needed to pre-plan the layout, so I did the next best thing...cut a hole so I could slip my image between the layers and let it peek out.  It worked!  Faith's adorable new image is colored with pencils and I've added some Glossy Accents to his glasses...I really do need to remember to use this more often...love the raised shine!  I've embellished with banners, a button, and some twine.  Here's a close-up:

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Nerd Boy Balloon" Digital Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Stamper's Select CS, Simple Stories Patterned Paper
Embellie: Ranger Glossy Accents, PTI Button, Divine Twine
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Lawn Fawn Dies

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details.  We do hope you will play along!

Challenges entered:

Cards and More: Let's Use Lots of Color
Jo's Scrap Shack: Anything Goes
Pile It On: Tic Tac Toe (plus at lease 1 other challenge)
Tuesday Throwdown: For a Child

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Let it snow!

Good morning!  We have a new challenge for you from the ladies at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight Silvi has chosen a Color Combo!  She would like to see Red, Green, and White/Cream...sounds fun!

I immediately thought of Christmas and used one of Faith's Birdbrains that I already had printed.  The image is colored with pencils and I've added some glittery "eye shadow".  The sketch is from Mojo Monday; I've done some simple layering and embellished with a glittery snowflake and sentiment.  I think the Birdbrain looks a bit disgruntled at the prospect of snow...the same way I feel!  Here's a close-up: 

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Birdbrain Winter Scarf" Digital Set
Sentiment: SU!
Ink: Printer, Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: G.P.110 CS, PTI Stamper's Select and New Leaf CS, Lawn Fawn Patterned Paper, Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS
Embellie: Martha Stewart "Lemon Drop" Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, MFT "Let it Snow" Die-namics, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Please check out the Ruby's Rainbow DT creations here, along with the challenge details.  We do hope you will play along!

Please check out the From the Heart Stamps Mid-week Inspiration Post here; remember there's still time to play along with this week's Sketch Challenge!

Challenges entered:

52 Christmas Card Countdown: Little Christmas Critters
A Snowflake's Promise: Anything Goes w/ Christmas/Winter 
Crafty Calendar Challenge: Things with Wings 
Mojo Monday: Sketch #449

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Sketch Saturday #403

Good morning sketch fans!  We have a fun new sketch for you along with a new sponsor...Simon Says Stamp!  Here's our sketch:

I realized that St. Patrick's Day was almost here and I had yet to make any cards!  How could that be?  I whipped out one of my favorite characters...Changito!  (I use a lot of digis and I have to say that it was fun to break out the ink and actually stamp an image!)  The image is colored with pencils and I've added some subtle glitter to the shamrocks.  I've done some simple layering and embellished the card with a row of brads...I like how the black "pops" against the green!  (When I was uploading this, I was wondering if I should have went with a white card base?  What do you think?)  Here's a close-up of the sparkle:

Image/Sentiment: Stampendous
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Signo Black Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, New Leaf, and True Black CS, Lawn Fawn Patterned Paper
Embellies: Spare Parts Brads, Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone

Please check out the rest of the Saturday Girls' creations here, along with the challenge details...play along to win a $25 voucher to Simon Says Stamp!

Challenges entered:

Craft for the Craic: Luck of the Irish St. Patrick's Day
Crafting By Designs: Monochrome
Crafty Cardmakers: Go Green
Double "D" Challenges: Feeling Green Inspiration Challenge

Incy Wincy Designs: Shades of Green
Get Creative Challenge: St. Patrick's Day
Mod Squad Challenge: It IS Easy Being Green
Simply Create Too: Use Green Only

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Sketch Saturday #401

 Good morning sketch fans!  We have a great new sketch for you at Sketch Saturday, along with a new sponsor...Bugaboo!  One of my favorites for sure...(wink!)  Here's the sketch:

I've also included the February Color Challenge from Catch the Bug, here's the palette:

This sketch was perfect for one of Jodie's new images...I just love her chicks and there are a few to choose from...okay, I had to get all the birthday ones!  The chick is colored with pencils and accented with 3 types of glitter (bright pink iridescent "eyeshadow", subtle clear to her feathers, and white iridescent to her hat and balloons).  I've embellished simply with  a knotted ribbon.  Here's a close-up of the glitter detail:

Image: Bugaboo "Birthday Bird 04" Digital Image
Ink: Printer, Signo Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Stamper's Select and Hibiscus Burst CS, Lawn Fawn Patterned Paper
Embellies: Ribbon (stash), Martha Stewart Glitters in "Crystal Fine" and "Sugar Cube", Embossing Arts Glitter (pink)
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the Saturday Girls' creations here, along with the challenge details.  Play along for the chance to win some Bugaboo images!

Please check out the rest of the Bugaboo creations here, along with the challenge details.  Play along for the chance to win some Bugaboo images!

Challenges entered:

Addicted to Stamps and More: Make Your Mark
Cards in Envy: Tickled Pink
Crafty Girls Creations: Anything Goes
Fairy Tale Challenge: Balloons
Glitter 'N' Sparkle: Anything Goes
In The Pink: So Cute
Melonheadz Friends: Birthdays
Ooh La La Creations: CAS
Seize the Birthday: Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Project 100 Snowmen Blog Hop

Good morning!  It's time for From the Heart Stamps February Blog Hop; our theme this month is "Project 100 Snowmen"...hop along for some fabulous inspiration from the DT!

As you hop along, please leave a comment on each entry.  One random commentor will be selected on each blog to win an image of choice from Faith's store.  

 If you have arrived from the From the Heart Stamps blog you are in the right place, if not why don't you start at the From the Heart Stamps blog so that you don't miss anything? 

We were challenged to create a card using one of Faith's "Project 100 Snowmen" images...this was such a fun theme since I happen to love snowmen!  For my card today I have used the adorable  "Snowman Valentine".   The image is colored with pencils and I've layered it with die cuts and foam tape to create a shaker card.  (Note to self: It's a good idea to look up a tutorial instead of "winging it" when trying a new technique!  LOL  I had paper and dies all over the place...next time I try one of these it will go much quicker!)  The beads are from SU!...I have had them in my stash for years and never used them...I'm really glad I  found them; surprisingly they were right where I thought they were!  LOL  I had planned to embellish with hearts, but I went with snowflakes and Swarovski flatback crystals.  The "snowy" paper and snowflakes are reminiscent of the blizzard we had earlier this week!  The sketch I used is from Die Cuttin' Divas.  Here are some detail close-ups:

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Snowman Valentine" Digital Image

Ink: Printer

Paper: G.P. 110 CS, SU! Baja Breeze CS, PTI Pure Poppy CS, Lawn Fawn Patterned Papers, The Paper Studio Glitter CS, PTI Acetate

Embellies: Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "Light Siam", SU! Beads

Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities and Snowflake Die, Lawn Fawn Snowflake Dies, Foam Tape

Now head on over to Brenda's blog to check out her fabulous creation!

Thanks for hopping along with us today; the hop will end on Monday, February 8th at 6:00 a.m. EST.  Winners will be posted on the From the Heart Stamps blog on Wednesday, February 10th.

Challenge entered: 

A Snowflakes Promise: Christmas/Winter

As You Like It Challenge: Favorite, One or Multi Layer (I tend to go with multi layer as I havn't really mastered CAS.  I like the definition that comes with matting your layers too.)

Crafting From the Heart: Anything Goes

Crafty Cardmakers: Punches and/or Dies

Crafty Girls Creations: Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion: Anything Goes

Deep Ocean Challenge: Winter Wonderland

Die Cuttin' Divas: Sketch

If You Give a Crafter a Cookie: Photo Inspiration

Thank you for hopping along with us!

Angela

You're my Beastie

Good morning!  We have a fun, new sketch for you at From the Heart Stamps, along with a twist..."Shabby Chic/Vintage".  You can go with the sketch, the twist, or both!  Here's the sketch:

I had some new papers sitting on my table that I wanted to use...I thought the Yeti would be perfect!  I've embellished with glitter, glittery snowflakes, and bling.  This would be a fun one to send to a friend!

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Yeti" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Stamper's Select CS, SU! Brilliant Blue CS, Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS, Doodlebug Patterned Papers
Embellies: Martha Stewart "Sugar Cube" and "Mica Flake" Glitters, MAMBI Bling
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Lawn Fawn Snowflake Dies, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details.  We hope you will give the sketch a try!

Challenges entered:

Animal Friends: Snow
Card Mania: Winter Fun
Cards and More: Woodland Animals
Crafting By Designs: Winter, Glitter, Sparkles
Double "D" Challenge: Brrrrr! Challenge

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Bring It

Good morning!  It's time for a new challenge from the ladies at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight Helen has chosen our challenge and it is..."Animal Magic".

Well, I think it's pretty magical when a giant bird does the snow shoveling!  LOL  (Is anyone else out there getting hammered with winter weather?  We have been in the midst of a cold snap.)  I've used one of Faith's adorable Birdbrains; he's colored with pencils and I've accented the snow with glitter and accented the card with a die cut snowflake.

Image: From the Heart Stamps "No Snow Birdbrain: Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Stamper's Select, Pure Poppy, and Tropical Teal CS, Doodlebug Sugar Coated "Lily White" CS, The Paper Studio Patterned Paper
Embellies: Doodlebug Glitter, Spare Parts Mini Brad
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, SU! Punch, Lawn Fawn Snowflake Dies

Please check out the rest of the Ruby's Rainbow DT's creations here, along with the challenge details.

Please check out the From the Heart Stamps mid week DT inspiration here.  Remember there is still time to play along with this week's sketch challenge; check it out here.

Challenges entered:

A Snowflake's Promise: Anything Goes w/ a Christmas/Winter Theme
Craft Your Passion: Anything Goes
Creative Corner: Feathers
Ike's World Challenges: What's the Weather?
Sweet Stampin'; Things w/ Wings

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Catch the Bug's Anything Goes

Good morning and Happy 2016 to you!  Today is "Anything Goes" at Catch the Bug and we hope you will play along!

As I looked through the challenges at Paper Playful, I found a sketch, colors, and I knew I wanted my card to be snow themed.  This cute little sock monkey was perfect!  He's colored with pencils and his eyes are accented with a black gel pen.  I've added glitter to the snow and snowballs, and embellished the card with brads and snowflakes.

Image: Bugaboo Sock Monkey-November Digital Image
Ink: Printer, Signo Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, SU! Baja Breeze, PTI Pure Poppy, The Paper Studio Silver Glitter CS, Lawn Fawn Patterned Paper
Embellies: Spare Parts Brads, Art Glitter in "Angel Dust"
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Spellbinders Snowflakes, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details.  Play along for the chance to win some awesome Bugaboo images!

Challenges entered:

2 Crafty Girls: Winter Blues/Anything Goes
A Snowflakes Promise: Anything Goes w/ a Christmas or Winter Theme
C.R.A.F.T.: Anything Goes
Crafty Boots: Snow and Sparkle
Crafty Cardmakers: Snow
Everybody Art Challenge: Sketch

The Sisterhood of Crafters: Color Challenge

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

happy holly days

Good morning!  It's time for a new challenge at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight Shaz has chosen our challenge and she would like to see "Red, White, and Blue".  Sounds fun!

Of course, I immediately thought patriotic, but then I saw the scraps of patterned paper on my table from a card I had recently made...I decided to go Christmas because aqua is blue, right?!  You bet!  I thought of my Santa Chick image (yes, I have a "thing" for chicks/birds!) and went in search of a sketch to use that would work with a smaller image.  I found the perfect sketch at Jo's Scrap Shack:

The chick is colored with pencils and her hat, the holly berry, and the ornament are accented with 3 different kinds of glitter.  I have done some simple layering with the image panel and switched placement to the opposite side so the chick wasn't looking off the edge.  The holly leaves with the sentiment were stamped on white, cut out, colored, and adhered in place.  Funny how it seemed like such a great idea until I was trying to cut those tiny leaves out..lol!  I've also added a touch of glitter to the holly berries in the sentiment.  Sadly, the photo does not capture the sparkly goodness of this card.

Image: Stampendous
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Signo Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, SU! Baja Breeze, PTI Pure Poppy, Lawn Fawn Patterned Paper
Embellies: Martha Stewart Glitter (Crystal Fine, Sugar Cube, Candy Apple)
Extras: Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details.  We do hope you will play along and show us your take on red, white, and blue!

Challenges entered:

A Gem of a Challenge: Christmas Critters
Corrosive Challenge: Add a Sentiment 
Creative Card Crew: Sprinkle (I used glitter on the hat, berries, an ornament)
Cutie Pie: Simply Cute and Christmassy
Fan-Tastic Tuesday: Anything Goes with a Twist...Something Beginning with B (berries, blue)
Glitter 'N' Sparkle: Use Some Red
Jo's Scrap Shack: Sketch
Left of Center Challenges: Things with Wings
Papertake Weekly: Christmas Critters

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

From the Heart Stamps November Blog Hop: CAS and Over the Top

Good morning!  It's time for From the Heart Stamps November Blog Hop; our theme this month is "CAS and Over the Top"...hop along for some fabulous inspiration from the DT!

As you hop along, please leave a comment on each entry.  One random commentor will be selected on each blog to win an image of choice from Faith's store.  

 If you have arrived from the From the Heart Stamps blog you are in the right place, if not why don't you start at the From the Heart Stamps blog so that you don't miss anything.  We were challenged to make 2 cards this month...one "clean and simple" and the other "over the top".  Here's my CAS card:

I choose one of Faith's adorable snowmen, Blowing Kisses, and used the sketch from the Cheerful Sketches Challenge Blog. For my CAS version, I kept it really simple with clean lines, minimal layering, a touch of glitter on the red heart, and just a single snowflake for embellishing.  Next up is my Over the Top card:

Here are the changes I have made for my Over the Top version:

1. Downsized the image and added a sentiment.
2. Printed an extra image so I could pop up the hat, gloves, nose and foot for added dimension.
3. Colored the hat and gloves a bit darker than the CAS version, to help balance the addition of the red.
3. In addition to glitter on the heart, I have added glitter to the hat and gloves.  (I've used 3 kinds of glitter!)
4. I've added red to the aqua/white color scheme.
5. I've added another background layer, and matted all layers for definition.
6. I've added 2 extra snowflakes.

Here is a detail shot of the image panel:

Image: FTHS "Blowing Kisses" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, Gina K. Designs Pure Luxury. PTI Pure Poppy, Lawn Fawn Patterned Paper
Embellies: Martha Stewart Glitters-Crystal Fine, "Sugar Cube", and "Candy Apple"
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Snowflake Dies, Foam Tape

Now head on over to Brenda's blog to check out her fabulous creation!

Thanks for hopping along with us today; the hop will end on Monday, November 9th at 6:00 a.m.  Winners will be posted on the From the Heart Stamps blog on Wednesday, November 11th.

Challenges entered:

A Snowflake's Promise: Christmas or Winter Theme 
Cheerful Sketches Challenge Blog: Sketch

Dream Valley Challenges: Use the Color Blue
Try it on Tuesday: Lots of Layers

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela