FTHS February Blog Hop

Good morning!  It's time for From the Heart Stamps February Blog Hop...that's right, we are back!  Our theme this month is "Love and Friendship".

As you hop along, please leave a comment on each entry.  One random commentor will be selected on each blog (and the FTHS Blog!) to win their image of choice from the FTHS Store!

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

I have used "Hello Snowman" today; we received 15 inches of snow last week, so this adorable image was the perfect choice for me!  He is colored with pencils and embellished with a touch of glitter.  The sketch is from Try Stampin' on Tuesday.

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Hello Snowman" Digital Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select CS, G.P 110 CS, SU! Ballet Blue CS, Doodlebug Patterned Paper,
Embellie: Martha Stewart "Snow Glitter"
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

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

Thanks for hopping along with us today; the hop will end on Sunday, February 5th at 6 a.m.  Winners will be posted at From the Heart Stamps on Wednesday, February 8th.

Challenges entered:

A Snowflake's Promise: Anything Goes
Creates and Makes: Anything Goes w/ Twist of "Winter Blues"
Try Stampin' on Tuesday: Sketch

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Sketch Saturday #423

Good morning sketch fans!  Today is the 5th Saturday of the month so that means you can pick any sketch from the Sketch Saturday Archive.  Don't you just love having so many choices?  I know I do!

I went with Sketch #216, and changed the format from square to rectangle.  (I've had this image colored and on standby; this sketch was the perfect opportunity to use it!)  Here's the sketch:

The image is colored with pencils and I've added lots of glitter...my favorite embellishment!  The red panel is embossed; the dots remind me of a blizzard.  The patterned paper is pearlized and so beautiful in real life.  I've added a smattering of sparkly snowflakes embellished with brads/mini brads, along with some tiny foil snowflakes.  (The snowflakes dies are from Lawn Fawn; I love the mini size!)  Here's a close-up:

Image: CC Designs
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, SU! Ruby Red, KI Memories Patterned Paper, Doodlebug "Lily White" Sugar Coated CS, Gold Foil CS
Embellies: Spare Parts Brads, Martha Stewart Sugar Coated CS, Doodlebug "Lily White" Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, SU! Embossing Folder, Lawn Fawn Dies (snowflakes), Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the Saturday Girls' creations here, along with the challenge details.  Play along to win 3 digital images from Star Stampz!

Challenges entered:

Aud Sentiments: Anything Goes + A Sentiment
Brown Sugar: Anything Goes
Crafty Gals Corner: Anything Goes
Fab 'n' Funky: Christmas
Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge: Show Us Some Sparkle
Little Red Wagon: Christmas in July
Mod Squad: Christmas in July
Simply Create Too: Lots of Sparkle
Southern Girls: Anything Goes    
Winter Wonderland: Show Us Your Gold/Silver and/or An Embossed Background

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Sketch Saturday #419

Good morning!  Saturday means we have a new sketch for you at Sketch Saturday, along with a new sponsor...Sami Stamps!  Here's our sketch:

I was trying to figure out how to make the sketch work and I remembered some dies I had from Memory Box...it all came together from there!  The papers have been in my stash for years, but I thought they were perfect for the image; I have done some light distressing to the edges.  The image is colored with pencils and accented with glitter.  This was a fun way to briefly escape the summer heat and I like the non-traditional colors!

Image: Sami Stamps "My Snowey Friend" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Stamper's Select and New Leaf CS, Fancy Pants Designs Patterned Paper
Embellies: Art Glitter in "Angel Dust"
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Memory Box Dies (Frostyville Wreath, Snowflake Corner), 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 $12 worth of images from Sami Stamps!

Challenges entered:

Sami Stamps: Anything Goes
Winter Wonderland: Snow Much Fun

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

Winter blessings, my friend!

Good morning!  I have a card to share using this week's From the Heart Stamps sketch.  The twist this week is to "Make a Shaped Card"...you can use the sketch, the twist, or both!  Here's the sketch:

Since we still have a lot of snow around here I went with a snowman, but I used Spring-ish colors because hopefully Spring will soon be here!  The image is colored with pencils and I've added a touch of glitter to the "snow".  I've embellished with a sentiment banner and snowflake.  Here's a detail shot:

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Winter Friends" Digital Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Blueberry Sky CS, Doodlebug Patterned Paper, Doodlebug Lily White Sugar Coated CS
Embellies: Art Glitter in Polar Bear, Doodlebug Sprinkles in Lily White Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Corner Chomper, The Cat's Pajamas CutUps Die (snowflakes)

Please check out the rest of the teams inspiration cards here.  Remember, there is still time to splay along with the sketch; challenge details here.

Challenges entered:

A Snowflake's Promise: Anything Goes with a Winter or Christmas Theme
Aud Sentiments: Cute + A Sentiment
Brown Sugar: Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Flurry of Wishes

Good morning!  It's Monday so that means we have a new sketch (and twist) for you at From the Heart Stamps...here it is:

I had to use one of Faith's newest images...Flurry!  (It is so appropriate for the weather we are getting here.  For the last 4 weeks we have had snow or blizzards at the beginning of the week...thankfully it was just snow on Sunday, I think it will be okay getting to work Monday.)  I think this is one of the cutest snowmen ever!  I've colored it with pencils and added just a touch of glitter to his heart.  I kept it clean and simple with minimal layering, and added some paper piercing and brads for interest, along with a die cut snowflake.  Here's a close-up:

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Flurry" Digital Set
Ink: Printer, Signo Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Stamper's Select CS, SU! Baja Breeze CS, Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS, Echo Park Patterned Paper
Embellies: Art Glitter in "Polar Bear", Recollections Mini Brads, Spare Parts Brad
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Corner Chomper, The Cat's Pajamas Die (snowflakes), Lasting Impressions Piercing Template/Piercing Tool

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

Challenges entered:

A Snowflake's Promise: Anything Goes with a Winter or Christmas Theme
Sweet Stampin': Clean and Simple

Thank you 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

Sketch Saturday #395

Good morning sketch fans!  We have a new sketch for you, along with a new sponsor...Bunny Zoe's Crafts.  Here's the sketch:

I really love this one, even though I made some modifications.  I had to turn it into a square because of the image size, then I didn't have room for the banners on the bottom.  Ugh!  Hopefully you can still see the "bones" of the sketch!

We are in the midst of a cold snap here, so I went with a fun, winter image from The Cat's Pajamas.  I've colored the ewe with pencils and paper pieced her scarf and pockets.  The papers have been in my stash a long time and I like that the burgundy paper has a nice "knit" like texture to it.  I've embellished with snowflakes accented with Swarovski flatback crystals.

Here's a close-up of the snowflakes and paper piecing detail:

Image/Sentiment: The Cat's Pajamas
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Signo Black Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select, Fine Linen, and Scarlet Jewel, Fancy Pants Designs Patterned Paper
Embellies: "Light Colorado Topaz" Swarovski Flatback Crystals
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, The Cat's Pajamas Die (Snowflakes), Foam Tape

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

Challenges entered:

Crafty Sentiments: Baby It's Cold Outside
Craft Your Passion: Anything Goes
Mod Squad Challenge: Friendship
The Cat's Pajamas: Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Ruby's Rainbow "Show Us Something New"

Good morning!  We are back from the holiday break with a new challenge for you; this fortnight Helen P. has chosen our challenge and it is "Show Us Something New."  Think new supplies, new technique, etc. Sounds fun!

I went with a new die that I "gifted" myself!  LOL  I layered the die cut over patterned paper to add a bit of interest and accented the snowflakes with Swarovski flatback crystals.  The crystals actually coordinate with the brown lettering, but they photographed darker.  A quick and simple card!  (Next time I will try a different method of adhering the die cut...I used a glue stick.  With all the detail, maybe a Xyron would be easier?  Anyone have any ideas?)

Paper: G.P. 110 CS, Carolees Creations Patterned Paper
Embellies: Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "Smokey Topaz"
Extras: Lil' Inker Designs Die

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details.  We would love to see your "something new"!

Challenges entered:

A Snowflake's Promise: Anything Goes With a Winter or Christmas Theme
Tuesday Throwdown: Winter Wonderland

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Blowing Kisses

Good morning!  The From the Heart Stamps DT are back from the holiday break; we have a new sketch along with an optional twist..."Black, White, and One More Color".  Check it out:

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Blowing Kisses" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Smokey Shadow CS, Doodlebug "Lily White" Sugar Coated CS, Echo Park Patterned Paper
Embellies: Doodlebug "Lily White Sparkle" Sprinkles, Martha Stewart Glitters in "Candy Apple" and "Mica Flake"
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities and Snowflake Die, Foam Tape

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

Challenges entered:

Allsorts: What's New? (patterned paper and Doodlebug Sprinkles)
As You Like It Challenges: Anything Goes
Crafty Friends: Use Something New (patterned paper and Doodlebug Sprinkles)

Thanks 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

Joy in Jesus

Good morning!  We have a new sketch for you at From the Heart Stamps, along with a twist...Use Heat Embossing.  Here's the sketch:

I used one of Faith's cute snowmen and made a Christmas card for my stash.  I've colored the snowman with pencils and accented his hat and pocket with white glitter, along with adding glitter to his body, the stars, and the word "Joy".  Instead of a sentiment panel, I've printed the sentiment on the patterned paper; it's pretty easy to do, just measure carefully!  I put the banner behind the image and embellished with die cut snowflakes and buttons.  (In real life the buttons are a perfect match with the purple paper.  Does anyone know why the color of the buttons is "off" in the photograph?  Ugh...so frustrating!  This happens to me sometimes...not sure why.)

Image/Sentiment: From the Heart Stamps "Joy Snowman" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, Gina K. Pure Luxury CS, SU! Purple CS (retired), Bo Bunny Patterned Paper
Embellies: Martha Stewart "Carrara Marble" and "Sugar Cube" Glitters, PTI Buttons/DMC Floss
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, The Cats Pajamas CutUps Die (snowflakes), Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details.  I hope you will play along...it really is a fun sketch!

Challenges entered:

Aud Sentiments Challenge: Anything Goes + a Sentiment
The Paper Players: Tic Tac Toe (upper left diaganolly to bottom right...snowflake, sparkle or shine, punch or die cut)

Thanks for stopping by!

Angelaa

Winter Scarf Birdbrain

Good morning!  I have a fun card to share today using this week's sketch from FTHS; the twist is to use colored pencils.  (Easy one for me!) Here's the sketch:

I went with "Winter Scarf Birdbrain" and added just a touch of glitter to her eyes after coloring the image.  For embellishing I've used twill, die cut snowflakes, and bling.

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Birdbrain Winter Scarf" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Hawaiian Shores and Royal Velvet, Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS, Bo Bunny Patterned Paper
Embellies: PTI Hawaiian Shores Twill, Bling, Martha Stewart "Sugar Cube" Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, MFT "Let it Snowflake" Die-namics, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Please check out the DT''s weekly inspiration cards here; remember, there is still time to play along with this week's sketch challenge...check out the details here.

Challenges entered:

Digi Choosday Challenge: Anything Goes
Shopping Our Stash: Out of a Jar (I used glitter on her eyelids)
The Corrosive Challenge Blog: Things with Wings

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

#letitsnow

Good morning!  I have a card to share using this week's From the Heart Stamps sketch; here it is, along with the inspiration board: 

I love the sketch, but had a hard time with my card...hence, the late post.  I had to scrap my first attempt...this was #2...not sure if I am liking this background either, but it is much improved over my first attempt.  The background is actually a total of 10 strips of paper!  It was a lot of fun trying to keep those in order....  LOL  I tried to do this adorable snowman image justice!  The image (January 2015 Stamp of the Month) is colored with pencils and I've added some glitter to the "snow".  I've embellished simply with glittery snowflakes and brads.

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Little Snowman" January 2015 SOTM
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Baja Breeze and Tangerine Tango, My Mind's Eye Patterned Paper, Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS
Embellies: Spare Parts Brads, Martha Stewart "Sugar Cube" Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, MFT "Let it Snowflake" Die-namics Die, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's sketch cards here: there is still time to play along!  Remember to use a FTHS image and you will receive $1 to spend in Faith's store!

Challenge entered:

Die Cuttin' Divas: Do You Wanna Build a Snowman?

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Wheeeee!

Good morning!  Today I am playing along with my old teamies from Tuesday Morning Sketches; Doodle Pantry is the sponsor this week, so how could I not play?!

It's a great sketch this week and it paired perfectly with Charlie Sledding.  Something about the non-traditional yellow/blue color combo spoke to me...what a fun twist for a winter card!  I used a pre-colored image, along with a sentiment and patterned paper from the set.  I've embellished simply with brads and a sparkly, layered snowflake.  They sure look like they are having fun sliding down the hill...maybe I should work in some sledding this winter...the kids would love it!

Image/Sentiment: Doodle Pantry "Charlie Sledding" Digital Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI Lemon Tart, SU! Brilliant Blue, Doodle Pantry Patterned Paper, Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS
Embellies: Heidi Swapp Brads
Extras: Spellbinders Nestabilities, MFT "Let it Snowflake" Die-namics Dies, Foam Tape

Please check out the creations using this week's TMS sketch here, along with the challenge details.  Please check out the Doodle Pantry Creative Teams here.

Challenges entered:

Corrosive Challenge Blog: Winter Blues
Crafty Cardmakers: Something Old, Something New (old brads, new stamp set)
Crafty Creations: Brrrrrrr the Blues

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Bundled Up With Warm Wishes

Good morning!  The Ruby's Rainbow team is back from holiday break and we have a fun challenge for you....  For this fortnight, Caz has chosen our challenge and she would like to see what Santa brought you...that's right, use your Christmas goodies on your project!

I must confess that Santa did not bring me anything, but I did do a bit of shopping myself....  The Cat's Pajamas had a sale after Thanksgiving and I treated myself to a small order.  The adorable sheep are colored with pencils and I've used patterned paper and bling that have been in my stash for years.  (It sure feels good to use up old goodies!)  The sketch is from Retro Sketches.

Image/Sentiment: The Cat's Pajamas
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Sakura Black Gel Pen
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream and Dark Chocolate, Imaginisce Patterned Paper
Embellies: MAMBI Bling
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, The Cat's Pajamas CutUps Die (snowflake)

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:

Clear It Out: Anything Goes (stash items: patterned paper and bling)
Crafts For Eternity: Hot Chocolate (patterned paper)
Crafty Boots: Out With the Old, In With the New (new stamp set)
Paper Minutes: Snowflakes (no Christmas)
Retro Sketches: Sketch #147
Sweet Stampin': New (stamp set)

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Birdbrain Snowman

Good morning; hope you all have had a wonderful holiday season!  It was nice to have a break during the holidays to spend time with family and friends, but I am glad to be back to day with a new sketch from From the Heart Stamps.  Not only do we have a sketch, but also a twist (use textured paper) and an inspiration photo.  So many choices!  Check them out:

I love the sketch; I made a square card because it better suited the image Birdbrain Snowman.  I couldn't resist coloring the snowman a reddish hue because it reminded me a bit of Angry Birds!  LOL  I've colored the image with pencils and accented it with glitter.  For the "texture" component, I've used Bazzill Bling which also has a great pearlescent shimmer.  I've embellished simply with a layered snowflake.

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Birdbrain Snowman" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 (image), PTI Stamper's Select (card base), Bazzill Bling, My Mind's Eye Patterned Paper
Embellies: Martha Stewart Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, MFT "Let it Snowflake" Die-namics Dies, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details.  We'd love to have you play along; remember to use a FTHS image, also you will receive $1 to spend in Faith's store!

Challenges entered:

Allsorts Challenge Blog: Cold and Frosty Colours
Card Mania Challenges: Make it Sparkle, Let it Shine
Crafty Creations Challenges: Who Wants to Build a Snowman?
Just Us Girls: Word Week-Winter (attempted, but unable to add graphic)
Robyn's Fetish: Snowmen

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Snowball Penguins

Good morning; it's New Release Day at Bugaboo!  I've used the adorable new image "Snowball Penguins"; it's colored with pencils and accented with a liberal dose of glitter.  I went classic with Christmas red/green and embellished simply with brads and twill.

Image: Bugaboo "Snowball Penguins" Digi Stamp
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, PTI New Leaf and Pure Poppy, Doodlebug Patterned Paper
Embellies: Art Glitter in "Polar Bear", Spare Parts Brads, PTI Pure Poppy Twill
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT creations at Catch the Bug, along with the new release items in the shop.

***Enabler Alert***  Jodi is offering a great sale in the shop...50% off through December 31, 2014...so now is the perfect time to pick up those images you have been admiring.  Wink!

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Winter Fun

Good morning!  We have a new sketch for you at From the Heart Stamps; along with the sketch is an optional twist...interactive cards.  Here is the sketch we are working with this week:

I searched for different types of interactive cards that would go with the sketch and decided to make a shaker card...I thought some "snow" would be perfect with the image.  I printed and colored my image, die cut it...and then realized that I had not left enough margin for a "frame"!  Ack!  On to plan B...I finished the card, minus the fun shaker effect.  I've done a bit of sponging, paper piercing, and added glitter and a snowflake for embellishing.  (I bet you are wondering why I have a winter card today after posting a couple of springy ones....  It was below zero yesterday and we are supposed to get 1-2 inches of snow tomorrow!  Will spring ever come?)

Image: From the Heart Stamps Birdbrain Snowman Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P 110, SU! Orchid Opulence, PTI Dark Chocolate, Crate Paper DP
Embellies: Art Glitter in "Angel Dust". Spare Parts Brads, PTI Dark Chocolate Twine
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Dies (square and snowflakes), Crafter's Workshop Piercing Template, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's cards here, along with the challenge details.  Remember, everyone who plays along receives $1 to spend in the store!  I can't wait to see what you create!

Challenges entered:

Crafty Cardmakers: Decorative Paper Pricking
613 Avenue Create: Anything Goes w/Optional Twist of Birds of a Feather 

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Bundled Up

Good morning!  We have a new challenge for you at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight, Debbie has chosen our challenge and she would like to see "Texture" on you card.

Hmmm, texture?  Had to think on this one....  Dry embossing was the first thing that came to mind; I also added layers, chunky glitter, fine glitter, a button with twine, and some cheesecloth.  Have seen the cheesecloth on cards in blogland and have always wanted to try it; so glad I did, it was fun!

The image is one of Faith's newer ones...I love it and couldn't wait to color it!  I used pencils then added some glitter...it's a bit hard to see the fine glitter in the photo.  I did some layering and added a glitter covered snowflake and some cheesecloth.  I like the combo of the crisp, hard edges paired with the soft coloring and cheesecloth.

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Bundled Up"
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, SU! Baja Breeze and Cranberry Crisp, Carta Bella DP
Embellies: Martha Stewart Snow Glitter, Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, PTI Scarlet Jewel Button/PTI Twine, Cheesecloth
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, MFT "Let it Snowflake" Die-namics Die, Foam Tape

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's creations here; we would love to have you play along so we can see your version of "texture"!

I am entering my card in the following challenges:

2 Sisters: Embossing (cranberry CS is dry embossed)
Crafts Galore Encore: Add a Gem, or Glitter....
Created With Love: Friends
Deconstructed Sketch: Sketch
Digi Makeover Challenge: Add Dimension
Kaboodles Doodles: Use Buttons and Twine
Lacy Sunshine: Lots of Layers
Papertake Weekly: Lovely Layers

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela