Digital Stamps for Backgrounds

If you follow my blog you know how much I love working with digital images.  Today I'm sharing a card I made using a digital image as the background.

I've loved the Asian Garden COLOR Plus set by Doodle Pantry but I wasn't sure how I wanted to use the images. . . until today. 

I softened the pre-colored image that was going to be used for the background. Then I printed a second image in the original colors so I could fussy cut the leaves and pop them up.  I also went over the tree leaves, branches, rocks and bridge supports with Copics (YG61, E000, E00 and YR00)

The sentiment was a freebie from Create with TLC.  This card is going to a special friend who could really use a few extra miracles right now, but her healing will take time; hence, I thought the sentiment was perfect.

On a side note: now is a great time to stop by the Doodle Pantry blog. Laurie is having :

10 DAYS OF INSPIRATION AND PRIZES 

• There will be a total of 10 posts from April 2 thru April 11 showcasing a matching card and glass magnet that I have made
• Each inspiration post (total of 10) will bring you the opportunity to comment for a chance to win a $5.00 coupon to spend at doodlepantry.com
• You may comment ONCE on each days inspiration post
• There will be ONE WINNER selected from each days inspiration post
• You will have until April 14 to comment on EACH day inspiration post
• There will be a LINKY on the LAST POST where you can add your name/email to be entered to win a GRAND PRIZE of clear polymer stamps (picture of stamps in the prize will be posted on April 11)
• All the posts $5.00 coupon winners and the Grand Prize winner are selected by random and announced on April 15
• YOU MUST CHECK BACK to see if you are a winner
• If there are unclaimed prizes on April 19, they will be redrawn and reposted
• Unclaimed prizes after April 25 are forfeited

Be sure to comment on every Inspiration post for a great chance to win!

Click here

Crafty Creations #286

Happy April 1st. This will be my first post of the day, although it actually is the second one I've written. The other post will appear at noon Eastern Time.

The theme for Challenge #286 at Crafty Creations is:

Anything Goes

(no foolin')

We're sponsored by Sans Designs and I used one of her images, but digitally colored it. I love this background.  I'm glad I saved the colored version; I think it'll be one that will get used more than once.

Be sure to stop by the Crafty Creations Challenges blog to see what the other DT members created.  We sure hope you link up (the challenge ends Monday, April 13 at midnight).  It's an easy one ~ Anything Goes ~ so we hope to see many of you playing along with us.

Just Another Corny Card

Problem: I needed ~ er, wanted ~ to make a "Thinking of You" card for a special friend.

But, I couldn't send the "typical" Thinking of You card to her because she has probably received a lot of them this past year.

               . . . Besides I felt she needed something "different" . . . she has a terrific sense of humor and such a positive attitude and spirit.

Thank you Create with TLC for an awesome sentiment. Perfect.

And, thank you From the Heart Stamps for an equally terrific digi stamp (Harvest Medley) to pair with the sentiment.

I also used several things from my "stash" box.  The digi papers I had printed ?? well . . . I'm not sure when, but they were in the "box."  The red burlap was in the box also.

I carried the papers and sketch to the inside to "complete" the card.

 

 And, here's where the "rest of the stuff" came from.

Digi Papers: 

NitWit Collection (Autumn Enchantment-Branches Cream, Plaid Purple & Plaid Taupe; Not Far to Fall-Rust Gingham)

Coloring:
Stampin' Up! (Blendabilities-Daffodil Delight & Old Olive; Marker-River Rock)
Copics (Y17, YG03 & E00 for the background)
Spectrum Noir (GB8)

Punches/Die Cuts:
Stampin' Up! ~ 2-1/2" round punch
Whimsy Shapeology Dies ~ Notables 1 Die

Thinking of You

First, I'd like to send out a big hello to Frances, Theresa and Christine . . . my newest blog followers.  Welcome !

Now onto today's info . . . do you like a sale?  How about a 40% off sale?  Well,  . . .

It's Doodle Pantry's BIG END of the year 2014 SALE!!!

Since the last week of the year is always so busy, Doodle Pantry decided to have an end of the year sale a little bit earlier . . . from now

Until DECEMBER 19 ONLY!!!

40% OFF YOUR Entire CART (EXCLUDing GIFT CERTIFICATES)*

*Minimum $2.50 must be in your cart before coupon can apply.

COUPON CODE:   END2014SALE

Now would be a great time to stock up on all those Doodle Pantry digital images and sentiments and papers you've been drooling over ~ especially if you're a follower living in the European Union since Doodle Pantry will no longer be able to sell digital items to you after Jan 1, 2015 due to the new EU VAT laws. 

The Snow Crocus is a new set just released this month. It works for so many different occasions.

I used the pre-colored image in lilac (you have several to choose from in this set). It's gorgeous !  I paired it with shimmer lime green and shimmer lilac cardstock.  I used the Darice "Crackle" Embossing Folder and added a bit of white satin ribbon.  I cheated and didn't even do a bit of coloring on this digi; I loved the way it came out and didn't want to mess with it.

The sentiment is also from the Snow Crocus set.  I guess I'm tired of making Christmas cards and decided that a nice 'Thinking of You' card was in order.

This is just one of the many sets you could chose from (did I mention there was a sale?  Oh how I love sales LOL). Click here for more information on this terrific sale and to begin shopping. 

And if you buy ANY Doodle Pantry item, you'll get Milk & Cookies for FREE . . . a sale AND a freebie ~ now you're talking my language {smile}

Doodle Pantry October Release

Laurie, the Doodle Pantry creator, has done it again . . . she's put together so many wonderful digi sets this month that I had a very hard time deciding what I wanted to feature today.  But when I saw Spooky Worms, an idea popped in my head and I had to create a card using this set.

How cute is this image ? !  Now the set is really a Halloween set, but Doodle Pantry digis are so versatile that you can use them for just about any occasion.

I used one image that had the "dirt" and shading and a second image ~ which I sized just a tad bit smaller than the first ~ of just the worm.  I really do love working with digital images. 

I used the pre-colored digi as well as digipaper from the set since I created this card prior to our move while all my supplies were boxed up (ok, they're STILL boxed up, but we finally moved yesterday so I can begin to unpack), .

The sentiment is computer generated using the CK Spaghetti font ~ spaghetti and worms go together, right? I was inspired by one of the sentiments from the set.  I found a piece of brown ribbon and since it was long enough to do 3 pieces across, I decided to use it all ~ one less thing to pack and  unpack

Stop by the Doodle Pantry website to see the other products released this month along with freebies, specials, etc.  There's a monthly challenge starting at noon here. Check out Spooky Worms by clicking on the image below.

Nut Costume Ants is free with any Purchase this month

New Products at Doodle Pantry

Doodle Pantry normally announces new products the first of the month . . . but Laurie had so much fun creating digis that she decided to have a Mid-September Release of 7 new products.  Stop by the Doodle Pantry store to see all the new sets available. Now would be a great time to pick up at least one set ~ you'll receive TWO free sets (Ageless Antiques 1 AND Gift Monkey) when you make a purchase between now and Sept 24.

I used Praying Birdie; the color version~because right now my Craft Studio is in shambles (trying to pack and get ready for our move in 2 weeks).  I also used one of the Digi Papers, since all my DSP is packed up as well.  But, that's the beauty of Digital stamps and papers . . . you don't have to store oodles of cardstock and paper . . . you can print out what you need. Downsizing at its best !

Be sure to stop by Doodle Pantry to see all the new sets released today.  Then grab a few freebies

Just for Fun

So I had this card in my mind for some time now . . . and it finally came together in real life . . . almost as I imagined it.  I just love FUN cards.

The cow is a digi image from the Doodle Pantry Farm Critters Set.  I colored this image using Copics (but the pre-colored image is just as cute).

Other items used include Die-namics Farm Fence Die, Clouds from a Die-namics Die (but I can't find the name), burlap from stash, punches from Stampin' Up! and computer-generated sentiment.

Inspired by:

2 Cute Ink Challenge #112 ~ Theme: Animals

House of Cards August Challenge ~ Sketch (I used the fence as the horizontal stripes of the sketch)

Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers #14: Z is for zoo -- ok, maybe a cow isn't really considered a zoo animal; but where I grew up, they had a farm section at the zoo...so there were cows at MY zoo :-)

Crafty Creations Challenges #269: Flower Power

If you've been following me for any length of time, you know how much I love flowers on my cards.  So, I was excited that I was the one to host the Challenge for the next two weeks at Crafty Creations Challenges. The theme is:

Flower Power

Beccy's Place is the sponsor and she graciously sent me the most beautiful flower image to color and use~Daisies.

I colored it with Copics and I actually have 3 blending pinks and 3 blending greens, so it was really fun and easy to color.

Stop by Crafty Creations (click here) to see what the other Design Team members created for your inspiration. We'd love to have you join along. The Challenge ends August 18 at midnight.

Creative items used:  Spellbinders Petite Ovales Small and Large Dies; Dienamics Flourish Die; Copics; Stampin' Up! Punches, Stamp & Ink; Paper Roses from Stash

Thinking of You

I've been absent for a few days . . . ok, over 10 days . . . but I have a great excuse.  We're going to be closing on a house soon and the seller has given us permission to clean out and paint.  The house is FULL, I mean FULL of "stuff" ~ but that was our agreement, let us have access to the house before closing and we'll clean it for you so you won't have to.  Not sure I got the good end of that deal, since we've been busy every day for over a week and I feel like we haven't even made a dent.

Onto my card for today . . . I wanted something serene and simple. Simple is especially good right now.  And, Doodle Pantry's pre-colored images are as simple as you can get. 

I used an image and sentiment from Cattail Pond Color Plus.  I highlighted the image a bit with Copics.  Also did a bit of fussy cutting. Nothing super fancy; just a quick, simple card to send to that special someone.

I kept the inside rather simple as well by just adding rust and white cardstock.

Stop by Doodle Pantry Store to see the Cattail Pond set or any of the other beautiful sets.

I Love Flowers

One of my favorite images to work with are flowers. They can be used for any occasion, which is why I think I like them so much . . . and maybe the fact that since I'm allergic to just about all "live" flowers, this is the one way I can enjoy them.

This image, Flower Teacup, is from Bugaboo Stamps.

I colored the image and added shadows using Copics. A little bit of Glossy Accents adds some shine to the teacup.

I love finishing the inside of a card.  Maybe one day I'll even add a "bit of something" to the envelope also. 

I'm linking up to Bugaboo's Catch the Bug Challenge~First Saturday of the Month: Anything Goes (entry #17)