The Card Concept Challenge!

Hi all!  So, without jinxing anything, I just got my (second) new laptop tonight and so far, I'm loving it!  The first new one I got FROZE on me three times while trying to edit pictures!  Uh. I don't THINK SO!  So I'm happy to be posting again without having to pray that my old laptop would cooperate (and it was absolutely NOT cooperating for a while now). 

It's time for a new challenge on The Card Concept Challenge Blog!  I decided to steer away from the floral-ness of the inspiration picture and focused on the pretty colors.  I watercolored the MFT Bitty Bear then popped him up next to the Happy Birthday die-namics sentiment.  I did a little sponging on the card base.

We'd love for you to play along with us!

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs,
Angel

SPD Mix It Up Challenge - Grateful for You

Hi all!  Welcome to another SugarPea Designs Mix It Up Challenge.  This month we are still working with the Anything Goes theme!  For my card, I did some watercoloring using my Zig pens and stamped a sentiment from the Lovely Leaves stamp set directly onto the background.  I then layered part of the Homescape SugarCuts die over it then adhered then entire piece to my smooth white card base.  A nice, quick thank you card because we all know how nice it is to feel appreciated :-D

Thanks for stopping by!  Be sure to play along for your chance to WIN!

Be Kind and have a very Merry Christmas!

Angel

Lil Inker Designs New Release Blog Hop - Day 1!

Hi all!  Welcome to Day 1 of the Lil Inker Designs New Release Blog Hop!

 I'm going to get right to it because we have quite a bit of eye candy for you!  My card today features the Corner Adorner stamp set and the Because word die.  Just LOOK at that flower stamp!  GAHHH!  I embossed it with gold embossing powder then colored in the image with various colors of metallic watercolors.  The 'because' was cut out 3 times for extra dimension, then layered over a sentiment from the Corner Adorner set.  The top layer is a light purple card stock (Grapesicle) to accentuate the purple in some of the flowers.  I seriously can't tell you how much I love that Corner Adorner set!!!

And you know what the good news is???  The entire release is available in the store NOW!!!

And that's not all!  Please comment as you hop along because you have a chance to win the ENTIRE RELEASE!  WHAAAATTTT?!!

Next up on the hop is Chrissy!  Don't forget to comment!  :)

Thanks for stopping by!

Be Kind,

Angel

Birch Press Design - Watercolored Ornaments

Hi all!  Here's a peek at a card I have over on the Birch Press Design Blog today!   Check it out!  :)

Thanks for stopping by!

Be Kind,

Angel

You slay me

Hi all!  Here with a fun card with the cutest dragon from the MFT BB Magical Dragons stamp set. I used the MFTWSC300 sketch.  I colored him with Copics.  I created a cool watercolor panel, then cut it and the grout gray layer with the larger Blueprints 29 die.

Thanks for stopping by!

Be Kind ~

Angel

Your Next Stamp - New Release Preview Day!

Hi all!  I'm so EXCITED to be guest designing for Your Next Stamp this month!  It's like stamping with an old friend ;-)  Today is our New Release Preview Day!  

I have this sweet Cup of Happiness stamp set that also has matching dies!  I colored the cup with Copics, then layered it over a watercolored background and added a sentiment from the set.  

Super cute, right?!??  Wait until you see the rest of the release!!!  EEEK!  And Karen also has a great sale going on!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Be Kind ~

Angel

MFT Card Design Superstar Contest entry #1

Hi all!  So here is my first entry for the MFT Card Design Superstar contest!  To say I'm nervous is a SERIOUS understatement.  There's So. Much. Talent that has already applied, but I just had to throw my hat in the ring, ya know??  My first card is this one using these MFT goodies:  chunky herringbone stencil, the die from the Grateful for You combo, elements from the Blueprints 29, several MFT inks, and a sentiment from the new LJD Geometric Greenery set (plus a few little PPP sequins).  I had SO much fun making this card ;-)

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Lots of luck to all of the contestants!!!

Hugs ~

Angel

MFT Card Challenges - June Sketch Guest Designer!

Hi all!  I'm so very Excited to be the guest designer for the Sketch Challenge over on the MFT Card Challenges Blog this month!  Today's sketch is a classic in my book!  I decided to emboss a sentiment from the Birthday Sentiments set onto some black licorice card stock that was cut out using the Inside & Out diagonal stitched rectangle STAX.  The watercolored paper was cut out using an element from the Blueprints 20 (currently out of stock AND one of my Favorite Blueprints!) then the Oval STAX 1 was used to cut out the opening for the sentiment.  I added a few clear sequins then layered everything over the Razzle Berry card base.

Hop on over to the MFT Card Challenge Blog for more inspiration using this sketch!

Thanks for stopping by!

Sparkly Day

Hi all!  Here's a card I made using the Reverse Confetti set, Unicorn Wishes.  It's so cute, I couldn't resist it!  I did some masking to create the scene then colored everything with my Zig pens and an aqua brush.  The star garland is also from RC - I added some glittery Stickles to the white garland.  I also brushed over the unicorn with my clear Wink of Stella pen.

Thanks for stopping by!

Masculine birthday

Hi all!  Here's a card I made using the MFTWSC262 sketch.  I watercolored the background with Blu Raspberry, Cornflower and Lavender Fields inks.  I staggered the thin strip of lines from the Desert Bouquet set then embossed them with gold EP.  I cut out some stars out of silver foil paper using my Stacking Stars dies .  The 'happy' die-namic was cut out of black licorice card stock 3 times then layered somewhat offset.  'Birthday' is from a retired MFT set.  The card base is steel blue card stock.

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Birthday!

Hi all!  Merry Christmas Eve and Happy early Birthday, Jesus!  :D  Here is my last TAWS design team card!  :(  I've truly enjoyed creating with these ladies and for Alison.  {I wish you the best!!!}  I used the Digits set, watercoloring the numbers, to create a background for the From Us birthday sentiment.  I love bold birthday cards!

Thanks for stopping by!

I hope Santa spoils you rotten

Hi all!  Here's a card I made just for fun - sometimes I just cannot pass up a good sketch challenge!  :)    I had the watercolored part already done and sitting on my desk.  I cut out the angled strips and the stars using elements from Blueprints 25.  The presents and sentiment are from the BB Santa's Elves set.  Some sparkly twine adds a little something extra to the card.  This is for the MFTWSC254 sketch and also the MFT color challenge 33.  It also fits the Paper Players PP271 challenge.

Thanks for stopping by!

I'll follow you anywhere

Hi all!  Here's a sweet little card I made using the TAWS set called Just Ducky.  I watercolored then fussy cut these cute little ducks.  The sketch is the SSSC294.

Thanks for stopping by!  Hop over to the TAWS Blog for more inspiration!

Rain or shine...

Hi all!  Here's a card I made using the new TAWS set called Rain or Shine.  I really adore this umbrella because it's big enough for paper piecing but also fun to color!  I used my Zigs to color this one.  The sentiments are also in this set.  A few clear sequins from BRI add a little sparkle.

Thanks for stopping by!  TAWS is having a liquidation sale going on now, so it's a GREAT time to get all of those sets you've always wanted!

Merry, merry, merry, merry...

Hi all!  Here's a card I made using some new Reverse Confetti goodies!  I was inspired by the CTS145 sketch (but didn't make the cutoff) and also the current CTD365.  So I made the background with wild cherry dye ink in the hopes that it didn't make anyone think of the show Dexter.  Lol!  I cut out 'merry' using the Winter Words confetti cuts, being careful to keep the middle pieces for the 'e' and 'y' then popped it up over smooth white card stock.  'Christmas' is from the Winter Words coordinates set.  A few bright pink gumdrops and a gold foil layer make this card even more festive.  :D

Thanks for stopping by!

Have an ice day

Hi all!  Here's a card I made using some TAWS goodies - the Waddle Pals set (penguin and sentiment) plus one of the ice images from the FREE when you spend $40 set called Chilly.  A cool blue background is perfect for this little guy.  I used the SSSC291 sketch.  The card base is the new stone gray color from MFT {love}.

Thanks for stopping by!  Swing on over to the TAWS blog for more inspiration!

Make a Wish

Hi all!  I wanted to share this card I made using the new TAWS set called Sweet Thing.  I totally love the fonts and the great sentiments in this set!

I wanted to mention that there is still time to win my Blog Candy I have up for grabs!  Check out THIS POST for the info.  Cut off is Wednesday at midnight CST.  I'll announce the winner on Friday.

Thanks for stopping by!  Hop over the to TAWS Blog for more inspiration!  :)

Hello, Friend

Hi all!  Here's a card I made for a two challenges - CTD361 and MFTWSC247.  I first watercolored my background with two Ranger distress inks (twisted citron and mustard seed), then cut it out with the four way chevron cover up die-namic and layered it over some primitive white card stock.  I thought these gnomes could use some love, so I colored up this guy from the You Gnome Me set with Copics.  The sentiment is also from the set, except that I had to selectively ink up 'Friend' from one of the sentiments to go along with the 'Hello'.  I stamped them on one of the Blueprints 1 elements ( I used this one quite a bit!).

Thanks for stopping by!  :D