Flowers from the showers

    It's time for another challenge at The Kraft Journal and this week our theme is "April showers bring May flowers".  Considering we've been getting drenched just about every day since April started we should be over run with flowers this year.  LOL
     For my card I started with a base of Brown Kraft Cover Weight cardstock and matted it with some Bazzill and Buff Ivory Cover Weight cardstock.  The next two DP panels were matted onto more Bazzill and Brown Kraft.  The horizontal panel was cut from DP.  I added a punched edge to the bottom and straight edge to the top in Brown Kraft.  The DP is edged with Earthy Hemp Cord and I wrapped the whole panel in Natural Twill Tape.  The sentiment is more Brown Kraft and Bazzill.  The flower was punched from Brown Kraft and  inked with Vintage Photo Distress ink.  I added a button from my stash tied with Hang Tag String.  The butterfly was punched from Vellum and painted with Creative Inspirations paint.
     My image is from Digi Doodle Shop and was colored with Copics and Prismas.  I added Glossy Accents sprinkled with ultra fine glitter to her wings.

     The Scalloped Grungy Prim Tag tucks in behind the image.  I cut the string off, threaded some more twill tape through the hole and then used the string to tie it off.  The sentiment was printed onto Brown Kraft and added to the tag.

     Hope you can play along this week.  Don't miss your chance for a Top Three or Feature Me Friday spot plus your name will go into the hat for the monthly $15.00 voucher giveaway from Kraft Outlet every time you play.

     I'd like to enter my card into the following challenges:

Totally Stampalicious--celebrating friendship

Addicted to Stamps--spring/Easter

That Craft Place--spring

The Squirrel and the Fox--things with wings

Catch the Bug--anything goes

Stamp, Scrap, and Doodle Saturdays--things with wings

Fairy Fun Friday--anything goes

C.R.A.F.T.--Easter and spring

Delightful Challenges--fantasy

Flutterby Wednesday--butterfly, fairy, or angel/open challenge

     Happy Monday!

Kraft Outlet Supplies


Brown Kraft Cover Weight cardstock
Buff Ivory Cover Weight cardstock
Hang Tag String
Natural Twill Tape 
Scalloped Grungy Prim Tag
Earthy Hemp Cord


Other Supplies


Paper:  Basic Grey Picadilly, Bazzill, Vellum, Copic XPress-it Blending card
Stamp:  Digi Doodle Shop "Fairy on Flower", Stampendous "Notes to a Friend"
Ink:  Copics, Prismacolor pencils and OMS
Tools:  Martha Stewart Lattice egde punch and Monarch Butterfly punch, EK Success Daisy punch, sewing machine
Miscellaneous:  Recollections pearls, Basic Grey button, Creative Inspirations paint--Sea Foam, ultra fine glitter from my stash

Fresh strawberries

     Our challenge this week at The Kraft Journal is "Farm Fresh".  I found this great digi stamp of strawberries  in my stash and colored it up with Copics.  The card base is a 3 7/8" square of Brown Kraft Cover Weight cardstock.  I then punched a 5" square piece of the same with a MS punch around the page set and attached that to the card base.
     I then added some designer paper that I encircled with Dark Jewel Hemp Cord.  My image is popped up on pop dots and matted with Brown Kraft.  I added a bow of 7 Gypsies Savannah Seam Binding and some buttons tied with Hang Tag String.
     It's a smaller card than I usually make, but it packs a punch with that image.  We'd love to see you join the challenge this week.  Just use some kraft or a Kraft Outlet product and link your creation up by 6:00 p.m. EST on Sunday to get your name in the hat for this months $15.00 gift voucher, a Top Three of the Week spot, or a Feature Me Friday Spot.
     I'd like to enter my card into the following challenges:

Crafty Boots--food glorious food
Crafty Catz--something beginning with "B" (buttons, berries, bow, border)
My Mum's Craft Shop--buttons and ribbons
Sisterhood of Crafters--use a digi

     Have a fabulous week!


Kraft Outlet Supplies


Brown Kraft Cover Weight cardstock
Dark Jewel Hemp Cord
7 Gypsies Savannah Seam Binding
Hang Tag String


Other Supplies


Paper:  DCWV, Copic XPress-it Blending card
Stamp:  Digi Doodle Shops "Strawberries"
Ink:  Copics
Tools:  Martha Stewart Modern Garland punch set, Nestabilities Labels Two (S4-162), EK Success corner rounder
Miscellaneous:  buttons from my stash

There's a hole in my bucket dear Liza

     I hope I'm not the only one out there who knows the hole in the bucket song.  LOL We have a "Rustic" theme this week at Papercraft Star.  I can't think of anything much more rustic than pumping water by hand into a bucket.  This one looks like it's in pretty good shape.  :-)
     My card started with a base of kraft cardstock and then was matted with some K & Company papers.  For the center panel I used my re-purchased Martha Stewart scallop punch (remember I broke the first one) to create two panels to lace together with some hemp cord over a piece of burlap.
     The image is from Digi Doodle Shop and is colored with Copic markers.  I did some distressing with scissors and inks.
     Normally all of our designers use one or more images from our sponsor, The House Across the Bay, each week, but we've changed thing up a bit and now we're going to feature one of our DT members each week using the digis.  Make sure you check out our featured designer so you can see what imaginative way they've incorporated a digital image into their project for the week.  And don't forget we have a freebie posted every Tuesday on the Papercraft Star blog.
     Our challenge is open through 6;00 a.m. EST on Monday if you'd like to play along.
     I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:

The Spotted Chick--krafty Thursday
Party Time Tuesday--anything goes
Creative Craft Challenge--BINGO
Crafty Boots Challenge--inspired by a song title
Heart Song Inspirations--buttons and/or brads
Make It Monday--anything goes
Pile It On--just because
Chocolate, Coffee, and Cards Challenge--thinking of you/missing you
Moving Along with the Times--blooming marvelous

     Happy Wednesday!


Supplies

• Papers:  K & Company Classic K Bailey, Kraft Outlet Brown Kraft Cover Weight cardstock, Copic XPress-it Blending card
• Stamp:  Digi Doodle Shop "Old Water Pump", Stampendous "Orchid Greetings"
• Ink:  Copics, Walnut Stain and Old Paper Distress inks, Memento Tuxedo Black
• Tools:  Martha Stewart Traditional Scallop edge punch, Nestabilities Labels Ten (S5-022)
• Miscellaneous:  Kraft Outlet Earthy Hemp Cord, burlap, The Paper Studio brads

Happy Birthday Kirsty!

     Today is a special day for a very sweet friend.  Her name is Kirsty Vittetoe and she is the founder of City Crafter Challenge Blog and Pixie Dust Paperie.  Now I know you all have heard me sing the praises of the CCCB cause it's one of my most favorite places to play.  So, when the DT girls asked me to participate in a birthday blog hop for Kirsty I was more than happy to join in the fun.

     So this is the card I made for Kirsty.  The image is colored with Copics and I've used lavender and punchwork in Kirsty's honor.  :-)

     Happy Birthday Kirsty!

     If you haven't joined in the challenges at CCCB you should really give them a try the DT provides such wonderful inspiration and encouragement.

     Have a wonderful weekend!

Supplies

Papers: Provocraft, Recollections, Copic Express-it Blending card
Stamp:  Digi Doodle Shops "Hydrangea"
Inks:  Making Memories lavender, Dusty Concord and Shabby Shutters Distress ink
Copics:  V91, V93, V95, V99, G40, G82, G94
Tools: Martha Stewart  Floral Lace edge punch and Eyelet Lace corner punch, EK Success Dotted Scallop edge punch, Nestabilities Lacey Circles (S4-293) and Standard Circles Large (S4-114)
Miscellaneous:  Offray ribbon, Diamond Stickles, Recollections pearls

Digi Doodle Shop's Best Challenge #53

     This is my last card for the Digi Doodle Shop's Best Design Team.  Judy and my teammates have been an absolute dream to work for and with and I will miss being a part of this fantastic challenge blog.  However, change is inevitable and I have some things coming up in the future that will require quite a bit of time so I needed to free myself from some of my online obligations.
     For this card I have used one of the recent new additions to the Digi Doodle Store "Special Delivery".  You'll see that several of my teammates also picked this stamp to use for their cards this week.  I just think he's fabulous.  He definitely has attitude!  Wonder if he's related to Gordon Ramsay?
     I used Copic markers to color him and I never could get his apron to look like I wanted it too.  I wanted it to be dark but not solid black and I just couldn't get it right.  Practice, practice, practice.
     The challenge theme this week is Birthdays so we hope you'll link up your birthday creations for a chance at a surprise prize.  Since it's Digi Doodle Shop's 1 year anniversary, Judy is giving the top three winners EACH a prize!  WOOHOO!
Happy Thursday!


Supplies

Papers:  Recollections, Gina K Designs Pure Luxury
Stamp:  Digi Doodle Shop
Copics: 
            skin E000, E00, E11
            hair E43, E47
            clothing W1, W3, N1, N3, N5, N7, N9
            tray and cupcake RV11, RV13, RV14, Y17, YR21
Miscellaneous:  Offray ribbon, Recollections brads

Papercraft Star Challenge #39

     It's a recipe challenge this week at Papercraft Star.  For my card I've used a Digi Doodle Shop image called "You've Got Mail".  I've colored the image with my Copics and added a little Walnut Stain Distress ink around the edge and some subtle yellow chalk around the image.  The recipe called for a flourish and rhinestones, both of which I added in black to match the mats.
     You have until 9:00 p.m. EST Sunday to get your entry linked up for this weeks challenge and a shot at this months Grand Prize from Michelles Scrapbooking & More.
     Happy Wednesday!


Supplies

Papers:  Recollections, Provocraft, Gina K Designs Pure Luxury
Stamp:  Digi Doodle Shop "You've Got Mail"
Copics:
            bird B91, B93, B95, B97, B99, Y21
            mailbox C0, C2, C4, C6, R24, R29
            post E47, E51, E53, E57
            flowers BG93, BG96, G40, G82, G85, Y08, Y17, BV00, BV02, BV04
Tools:  Nestabilities Lacey Circles (S4-114) and Standard Circles Large (S4-293), Sizzix Sizzlits Flourishes
Miscellaneous:  Inkadinkado Blending Chalks, Walnut Stain Distress ink, Michaels rhinestones, Offray ribbon, Prima flower

Digi Doodle Shop's Best Challenge #52

     It's ribbons and bows week at Digi Doodle Shop's Best.  For my card I've used "Daisy Girl" from the Digi Doodle Store.  She's colored with Copics and backed with some fun October Afternoon papers.
     Hope you join in this weeks challenge for a chance at a $10.00 gift voucher to the Digi Doodle Store.
Happy Thursday!



Supplies

Papers:  October Afternoon, Gina K Designs Pure Luxury, Recollections
Stamp:  Digi Doodle Shop "Daisy Girl"
Ink:  Tumbled Glass Distress ink
Copics
            skin E000, E00, E11, E93, R20
            hair E50, E53, E57
            clothing BG10, BG11, BG13, Y17, Y21
            flowers and grass YG11, YG17, YR65, YR68
Tools:  Nestabilities Classic Ovals Large (S4-110) and Classic Scalloped Ovals Large (S4-111); sewing machine
Miscellaneous:  Studio 18 Rhinestones, ribbon from my stash

Digi Doodle Shop's Best Challenge #51

     Anything Goes at Digi Doodle Shop this week.  For my card I chose to use the "Strawberries" digi stamp from the Digi Doodle Store.  I used Copic markers to color the image, made some seam binding flowers to mimic the strawberry flowers and added a few buttons.  The polka dot paper is from Martha Stewart and has the consisteancy of thin parchment paper.
     Link up your project for a chance at a $10.00 voucher from the Digi Doodle Store!
Happy Thursday!


Supplies

Papers:  Bazzill, Martha Stewart, Gina K Designs Pure Luxury. Recollections, Georgia Pacific
Stamp:  Digi Doodle Shop "Strawberries"
Copics:
            strawberries R20, R24, R27, R29
            leaves G12, G14, YG17, YG67
            flowers Y02, YR65
            pearls Y08
Tools:  Nestabilities Standard Circles Large (S4-114) and Classic Scalloped Circles Large (S4-124)  ; Martha Stewart Frond and Rose Leaf punches; sewing machine
Miscellaneous:  Hug Snug seam binding, button from my stash, Recollections pearls

Digi Doodle Shop's Best Challenge #50

     Our challenge this week at Digi Doodle Shop's Best is to use pearls on your project.  I decided to use the "Sleeping Infant" digi stamp from the Digi Doodle Shop store.  I colored the little sweetie with my Copic markers.
     Get your "pearl" projects linked up over at Digi Doodle Shop's Best for this week challenge and a chance to win a $10.00 gift voucher from the store.
     Happy Thursday!



Supplies

Papers:  Sassafras Lass, DCWV, Gina K Designs Pure Luxury
Stamp:  Digi Doodle Shop "Sleeping Infant", Papertrey Ink Mixed Messages
Ink:  Worn Lipstick Distress ink
Copics: 
            skin E000, E00, E04, E11, E21
            clothing R000, R20, R21, R22, G82
            bedding R000, R00, C0, C2
Tools:  Nestabilities Classic Ovals large (S4-110) and Classic Scalloped Ovals Large (S4-111); paper piercer
Miscellaneous:  Offray ribbon, Wild Orchid mulberry rose, Wrights ribbon roses, Jolee's Bling pearls, Cotton Candy Stickles

Digi Doodle Shop's Best Challenge #49

     "Black and White" is the theme this week at Digi Doodle Shop's Best.  I've used this cute little couple, "Jr. Bride and Groom" from the Digi Doodle Store.  They're colored with Copics and backed with some beautiful GCD damask paper.   The flower is made with seam binding.
Blessings!

Supplies


Papers:  Recollections, GCD, Gina K Designs Pure Luxury
Stamp:  Digi Doodle Shop "Jr. Bride and Groom"
Copics
           skin E000, E00, E11
           hair E43, E47, E31, E35, YR20
           clothing C0, C2, C4, C6, N3, N7
           flowers R20, R21, R22, G82, G94
Tools:  sewing machine
Miscellaneous:  ribbon and pearl from my stash, Hug Snug Seam Binding, Crystal Stickles

Digi Doodle Shop's Best Challenge #48

     It's "spots and Stripes" this week at Digi Doodle Shop's Best.  This is my first ever attempt at paper piecing.  I've used the apron digi from the "Kitchen Set".  I've used lots of kraft paper on this card to make the colored DP pop those spots and stripes.

     Link up your entry for the challenge and you just might win a $10.00 voucher to the Digi Doodle Shop Store.
     I'd like to enter this card in the Top Chef Quickfire Challenge.

     Blessings!

Supplies

Papers:  The Paper Studio. Recollections, Gina K Designs Pure Luxury
Stamp:  Digi Doodle Shop "Kitchen Set"
Inks:  Tattered Rose and Vintage Photo Distress inks, Sakura Micron pigment pen
Copics:  RV11
Tools:  Nestabilities Labels Four (S4-190); EK Success Retro flower punch, daisy punch, and Scalloped edge punch; Making Memories Eyelet setter
Miscellaneous:  Studio G adhesive rhinestones, Celebrate It ribbon, Recollections eyelet

Digi Doodle Shop's Best Challenge #47

     It's "Anything Goes" time again at Digi Doodle Shop's Best.  For my card I have used one of the "Butterfly Scrolls" images from the Digi Doodle Store.  The set actually contains two different images.  I used my Copics to color the butterfly and the little flowers and added some pink bling rhinestones to the flowers centers.  I ruched up some pretty brown satin ribbon to add under the image.  The pink rhinestone brads on the tag look neon in this picture but they are actually very light colored.  I just hand wrote the sentiment.
     Hope you join us for the challenge this week.  You can't get much easier than anything goes. :-)
     Blessings!


Supplies


Papers:  Bazzill, SEI, Gina K Designs Pure Luxury
Stamp:  Digi Doodle Shop "Butterfly Scrolls"
Copics  E79, RV10, RV11, RV34, R21
Tools:  Nestabilities Labels Eight (S5-019) and Double Ended Tags (S3-149)
Miscellaneous:  Offray ribbon, Recollections adhesive pearls, Recollections rhinstones, Recollections brads

Digi Doodle Shop's Best Challenge #46

     This week's theme at Digi Doodle Shop's Best is "Nature".  For my card I've used the "Humming Bird" image from the Digi Doodle Store.  I colored it with Copic markers.

     I hope you can see the shimmer on his feathers.  After I colored him I went over his feathers with Forever Green Perfect Pearls and it looks just like the shimmer on their wings.
     I'm sure you've got something nature themed in your stash of stamps so let us see what you come up with.  You could win a $10.00 voucher from the Digi Doodle Store.
Blessings,


Supplies


Papers:  Recollections, Bazzill, My Mind's Eye, Gina K Designs Pure Luxury
Stamp:  Digi Doodle Shop "Humming Bird", Papertrey Ink Mixed Messages
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black
Copics: 
             bird G29, G94, YG11, YG67, R24, R29, N1, N3, N9
             flowers R22, R24, R37
             leaves YG93, BG96
Tools:  Nestabilities Large Deckled Rectangles (S4-202) and Labels Four (S4-190), sewing machine
Miscellaneous:  Celebrate It ribbon, Recollections brads, Diamond Stickles

Digi Doodle Shop's Best Challenge #45

     Our challenge this week at Digi Doodle Shop's Best is Valentines.  I've used the "Basket Full of Love" image from the Digi Doodle Shop store and colored it with Copic markers.  I was really, I mean really happy with how the basket came out.  LOL  it surprised me cause I'm really terrible with shading and how to figure out the light source stuff.  I know it's not perfect but I'm happy with it.  The papers are some old Cosmo Cricket Chemistry papers I won in a scrapping contest at my local scrapbooking store I think back in 2009?  This is the first time I've used them and I really liked them once I started making this card.  The heart was cut from the papers, matted on chipboard, and covered in about three coats or more of UTEE.  I kept losing hold of it while melting the UTEE or sticking my finger in it, so I'm not really sure how many coats are on there.  LOL
     Don't forget my blogaversary candy is open until Valentines Day.  Click on the link on the sidebar to go to the post for the details.
     Thanks for popping in!


Supplies


Papers:  Cosmo Cricket Chemistry collection, Recollections
Stamp:  Digi Doodle Shop "Basket Full of Love"
Ink:  Tattered Rose Distress ink
Copics:
           basket E41, E43, E47
           flowers YR20, YR65, Y21, Y26
           leaves G40, G82, BG96
           bow R00, R11, R14
           hearts R22, R24, R27
Tools:  Nestabilites Classic Ovals Large(S4-110), Standard Circles Large(S4-114, and Classic Scalloped Circles Large(S4-124)

Miscellaneous:  Versamark, Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel, Crafters Square hemp cording, Celebrate It ribbon, Kaisercraft adhesive pearls, Signo white gel pen

Digi Doodle Shop's Best Challenge #44

     Our challenge this week at Digi Doodle Shop's Best is to use swirls on your project.  I used little Cecil taking a "Mouse Nap".  You can find him right here in the Digi Doodle Store.  I've colored him with Copic markers and layered Kraft Outlet cardstock and My Mind's Eye papers for his background.
     All you need to do is add some swirls to your project and you'll be qualified to enter the challenge.  You just might be our lucky winner and receive a $10.00 voucher to the Digi Doodle Store.
     Happy Thursday!


Supplies

Papers:  Kraft Outlet cover weight kraft cardstock, My Mind's Eye, Gina K Designs Pure Luxury, Bazzill, Georgia Pacific
Stamp:  Digi Doodle Shop "Mouse Nap"
Inks+:  Vintage Photo Distress ink, Inkadinkado Blending Chalks, Studio G glitter glue
Copics:
           flowers Y00, Y02, Y06, YR68, G29, G40, G82, G85, G94,
                       YG17
           mouse E01, E41, E43
           quilt B95, B99
           ladybug BV29, R24
           shading C0, C2
Tools:  Sizzix Sizzlits flourish die, Heidi Swapp edge distresser
Miscellaneous:  Celebrate It ribbon, Prima flower, acrylic rhinestone

Digi Doodle Shop's Best Challenge #43

     It's another "Anything Goes" challenge at Digi Doodle Shop's Best this week.  For my card I've chosen to use "Angel #2".  You can find her right here at the Digi Doodle Store.
     I've colored her with Copic markers.  Still need some practice with hair. :-)
     Link up your anything goes creations for a chance at a $10.00 voucher for the store.  Judy just added some pretty new Valentine stamps.

Happy Thursday!


Supplies

Papers:  Recollections, Bazzill, Gina K Designs Pure Luxury
Stamp:  Digi Doodle Shop "Angel 2"
Copics
            skin E000, E00, E04, E11, R20
            hair E50, E53, E57
            clothing R000, R00, R11, R12
            flowers Y21, YR02, G94, YG93
            bench E43, E47
            shading N1
Tools:  Bow Easy, sewing machine
Miscellaneous:  Recollections adhesive pearls, Prima flower, Hobby Lobby Robert Stanley Collection ribbon

Digi Doodle Shop's Best Challenge #42

     Isn't this image just gorgeous!  The color combo of pink and green is the challenge this week at Digi Doodle Shop's Best.  Hydrangeas are one of my favorite flowers.  You can find this digital image here at the Digi Doodle Store.

     I've used my Copic markers to color the image and added a little light green chalking around it for accent.  The fabulous paper backing it is from a Prima paper pad called Fairy Flora that I received as a wonderful surprise from my buddy Jan.  She did reeaallly good! :)  I was coloring the image when it came in the mail and the minute I set my eyes on it I knew it was the perfect background for my hydrangeas.

     Get those pink and green lovelies linked up and you just might win a $10.00 voucher for the Digi Doodle Store!

Happy Thursday!

Supplies


Papers:  Bazzill, Prima Fairy Flora, Gina K Designs Pure Luxury
Stamp:  Digi Doodle Shop "Hydrangea"
Ink:  Copics 
        Flowers R20, R22, R30, YG11
        Leaves G85, YG93
Tools:  Bow Easy

Miscellaneous:  Inkadinkado Blending Chalks, Tattered Rose Distress ink, The Paper Studio adhesive rhinestones, Offray ribbon

Digi Doodle Shop's Best Challenge #41

     This week's Digi Doodle Shop's Best challenge is to use buttons on your project.  I guess I decided to stick to a "B" them--buttons, boy, ball, birthday.  LOL  Totally unintentional I promise. :)  This image is called "Boy & Ball" and you can find it right here in the Digi Doodle Store.
     The image gave me some more Copic coloring practice and a chance to use some of my favorite October Afternoon papers.  My Bestest Bloggie Friend Jan got a new sewing machine for Christmas and I was telling her that I like to use stitching on my cards, but a lot of the time I forget I was going to do it until I've already glued everything down.  I remembered this time!  LOL
     Drag out all those buttons and add some to one of your creations for our challenge this week.  We'd love to see what you come up with.  And don't forget that Judy has extended the 50% off sale at the Digi Doodle Store through January.
Happy Thursday!


Supplies

Papers:  Bazzill, October Afternoon, Gina K Designs Pure Luxury
Stamp:  Digi Doodle Shop "Boy & Ball"
Inks:  Copics
         Hair Y28, Y32, E41
         Skin  E000, E00, E21, E04, R20
         Clothing B91, B93, B95, B97, B99, N1
         Ball Y17, Y32, Y35, B91, B93, B95, B97
Tools:  sewing machine, Nestabilities Standard Circles large (S4-114)
Miscellaneous:  American Crafts ribbon, buttons from my stash, DMC embroidery thread,, Inkadinkado Blending Chalks

Digi Doodle Shop's Best #39

     It's an "Anything Goes!" challenge at Digi Doodle Shop's Best this week.  Since it's only a couple of days before Christmas I just had to sneak in another Christmas card.  This wonderful image is called "Santa N Sack" and you can find it here at the Digi Doodle Store.  Don't forget all the Christmas stamps are on sale for 50% off this month.

     Santa is done in Copics and I added a little puff paint to make his suit fluffy.  I used some of the few scraps of Basic Grey Christmas paper I have left and did a little layering.  I couldn't resist adding all those fun flowers.

     You can't get any easier than anything goes so get your entry linked up at Digi Doodle Shop's Best and you just might be the winner of a $10.00 gift certificate to the Digi Doodle Store.

Happy Thursday!

Supplies

Papers:  Basic Grey Jovial collection, Bazzill, Gina K. Designs Pure Luxury, Recollections, Georgia Pacific
Stamps:  Digi Doodle Shop "Santa N Sack"
Inks+:  Copics B18, B21, C0, C6, C10, E00, E04, E21, E31, E41, E43, E51, E57, N1, N3, N5, N7, N9, R20, R24, R29, R39, V17, Y08, Y17, YG67
Tools:  Stampin' Up Small Ticket corner punch, EK Success Retro Flower punches, Martha Stewart branch punch
Miscellaneous:  Recollections adhesive gemstones, Tulip Dimensional Fabric paint, Celebrate It ribbon

Digi Doodle Shop's Best Challenge #38

     This week's challenge at Digi Doodle Shop's Best is New Beginnings.  We're about to start a new year with new beginnings for what's ahead in 2011.  When I saw this stamp, "Nativity Scene", in the Digi Doodle Store I thought it fit right into our theme as one of the most blessed new beginnings ever, the birth of my Lord and Savior.

     A while back I created a mini album with papers from the Graphic 45 Christmas Past collection.  It's a beautiful collection, but among all the traditional Christmas colors were a couple of sheets of blue and purple that my color coordinating OCD self just wouldn't allow me to include in the album.  However, they worked perfectly for this card.  There's layering and stacking, one of my handmade flowers that I colored to match with distress inks, and even a doily I created using a Martha Stewart corner punch, an embossing folder and a piece of regular copy paper.  More Copic practice (something I think I'm going to need hours at) and some chalking on the image.
     We'd love to see your take on our theme of New Beginnings and don't forget that ALL the Christmas stamps are on sale for 50% off at the Digi Doodle Store!
Happy Thursday!

Supplies

Papers:  Graphic 45 Christmas Past, Gina K. Designs Pure Luxury, Bazzill, The Paper Studio, Georgia Pacific cardstock and copy paper
Stamps:  Digi Doodle Shop's "Nativity Scene"
Inks+:  Copics B21, B24, C0, C2, C8, E00, E11, E13, E21, E31, E35, E39E41, E43, E51, E57 ; Dusty Concord and Faded Jeans Distress Ink, Inkadinkado Blending Chalks, Diamond Stickles
Tools:  Martha Stewart Layered Arches corner punch, Branch punch, and Floral Vine deep edge punch; EK Success Retro Flower punches; Nestabilities Labels One(S4-161); Cuttlebug Textile embossing folder

Miscellaneous:  The Paper Studio adhesive gemstones, Martha Stewart Seam Binding