A Redecorated Blog

The first thing you will notice is that I have a newly designed blog. Since I have blogged sucessfuly for seven months I thought it was time to make a design commitment. The design was created by Designer Blogs and I couldn't be happier with my choice. They are reasonably priced (a must for me right now considering my budget) and couldn't be easier to work with. I worked with Erin and she totally got my design vision and in fact totally nailed it on the first try. Let me know what you think. Now if I could only figure out why my photos appear to be blurry only after I upload to blogger. Anyone else have this problem?

Today's Christmas in July card features the more traditional colors of Christmas. The paper is Little Yellow Bicycle which debuted a couple of years ago. I pretty much like all things LYB but their Christmas lines are always particularly beautiful. I used the same stamp as on this card which is Whiff of Joy Lizzie with Muff although this time I decided she should be a redhead. I followed the sketch from this week's Friday Sketchers challenge blog.

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Products: Whiff of Joy stamp, Little Yellow Bicycle pp, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Bazzill Simply Smooth cs, Papertrey Ink cs (card base), Prima Flowers and leaves, Kaisercraft and Basic Grey pearls, Martha Stewart seam binding ribbon

Copics: Skin-E0000, E00, E02, R20; Hair-E15, E08, E09, W2; Skirt/Sweater/Ear Muffs-G40, G82, C1; Muff/Stockings-R35, R37, R39; Boots-C3, C5, C7, C9




Happy Hump Day!

Swan Lake

Today's Christmas in July features a Whiff of Joy stamp "Lizzie with Muff."  I stamped the image with Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto Bazzill Simply Smooth cardstock.  I colored it with Copic markers and then cut it out.  I'm not really happy with her hair but the more I worked on it the worse it looked. If I have time later, I think I might just do another one and replace it. I placed the image onto the matted piece cut from a sheet from Webster's Pages Winter Wings. The other two patterned papers are Little Yellow Bicycle and SEI.

Products: Whiff of Joy stamp, Webster's Pages, SEI, Little Yellow Bicycle pp, Martha Stewart ribbon, Papertrey Ink buttons

Copics: Skin-E0000, E00, E02, R20; Hair-E55, E57, E29; Clothes-G40, G21, G24, C1; Ear Muffs/Boots-R35, R37, R39

Have a great weekend!

Aqua and Red

Even though I have been reading the Whiff of Joy Challenge blog for several months now this is my first time to participate in one of their challenges. Challenge #61 is to use the color combo of aqua and red. I like these colors so much so much I made two cards.  I stamped both card images with Memento ink onto Prism cardstock and then colored with Copic Markers.

For my first card, I used Whiff of Joy Willow with Strawberry Basket image: 

Other supplies: Papertrey Ink cardstock (for card base), sentiment stamp and buttons;  Jillibean Soup patterned paper and journal square; Belle Blvd patterned paper; Martha Stewart ribbon; Doodlebug flower; Kaisercraft pearls; Spellbinders Nestabilities

Copic Markers: Skin E00, E02, R02; Hair: E55, E57; Dress: BG10, BG11; Basket: E31, E33; Fruit: R22, R27, R29; Leaves: G21, G24, G82; Background: G0000, BG0000 

For this card, I used Whiff of Joy Kneeling Willow:

 

Other supplies: Papertrey Ink cardstock and button;  October Afternoon patterned paper; Prima canvas tag; Jenni Bowlin button; Doodlebug flower; Kaisercraft pearls; Spellbinders Nestabilities

Copic Markers: Skin E00, E02, R01; Hair: E55, E57, E29; Dress: BG10, BG11, BG72; Pinafore: C00, C01; Bow and shoes: R22, R27, R29; Background: B0000

Thank you for visiting.

Baby, It's Cold Outside

Brr......it's really cold. It doesn't seem to make a bit of difference that I live in the sunny South!

Since the whole country (and many other parts of the world) appears to be in a deep freeze a cold weather themed card seemed appropriate especially since it also fits the Simon Says "Hot Chocolate" challenge. The stamp is Whiff of Joy's Willow with Hot Chocolate and I stamped it with Memento Ink onto Prism cardstock and then colored with Copic Markers.  I also used some of my very favorite Cosmo Cricket patterned paper, Jolly by Golly.

 

Supplies:  Bazzill Basics cardstock; Papertrey Ink buttons; Cosmo Cricket patterned paper and chipboard; Spellbinders Nestabilities

Copic Markers: Skin E00, E02, R01; Hair: E57, E29, E15; Jeans and sweater: BG10, BG11, BG72; Socks and sweater trim: R27, R46, C1; Background: B0000 

Stay warm!