The Accumulation of Our Memories

 I know February is over, but I have a few cards left to share from the February release at A Colorful Life Designs!

I used the Geometric Butterfly stencil for this card:

You can purchase it at a discount by using code JennFan10 for 10% off - you can also use that code on the Master Creator Bundles, saving you even more!

I had a piece of Yupo paper in my stash that I had previously applied alcohol inks to, and I thought it was perfect for this butterfly stencil. I cut off the piece that had the least ink on it to use for the sentiment, which is a sticker from my stash. I applied Black Soot Distress Oxide ink through the Geometric Butterfly stencil and gently/carefully embossed it with clear embossing powder (if you put too much heat on the Yupo paper, it buckles).

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:

Lil Red Wagon - L is for Leftovers (use your stash)

Triple B - Birds, Butterflies, Blooms

Dragonfly Dreams - Butterflies

Classic Design Challenge - Anything Goes/Optional Blooms or Butterflies

Just Add Ink #780 - Stencils, Dies, or Both

Peace.

So Lucky

 I love St. Patrick's Day - it's such a chill holiday with very little expectations. LOL And making cards for it is so much fun! I'd like to enter the card below into the following challenges:

Retro Rubber #266 - Luck o' the Irish!

Just Add Ink #780 - Stencils, Dies, or Both

Dream Valley - 2 or More Papers

If You Give a Crafter a Cookie #214 March - Clovers are Green

Papers are from Unity Stamp Co. I stamped the girl from The Greeting Farm's Signature set (retired - circa @2008???) with Versafine Black and embossed with clear embossing powder. I colored with Copics, flicked some gold around her, and added some green rhinestone stickers. I added a SO LUCKY sticker sentiment and a cauldron die cut filled with Platinum Stickles. Peace.

Big Music - A Colorful Life Designs March Release

Gooooood morning!  March came quickly, didn't it?!?  We have a gorgeous new stencil release for you at:

The stencil I used for today's project is called Music Love:

You can also purchase it in the Master Creator Bundle at a discounted price here - and don't forget to add discount code JennFan10 for an additional 10% off!

I created the background by blending Twisted Citron, Salty Ocean, and Villainous Potion Oxide Inks through my Music Love stencil. I then dragged the edges through the Villainous Potion ink pad. I printed out Song from Krista Smith, colored her with Copics and a white gel pen and used a stitched edge rectangle die to cut her out. I applied the smaller part of the same stencil to the sides of her with Villainous Potion and embossed it. I then sponged some Twisted Citron around her and on the edges of that panel.

I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Monday - Make Your Own Background

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - Anything Goes

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - Anything Goes

Just Us Girls #812 - Stencil Week

Just Add Ink #780 - Stencils, Dies, or Both

Peace. 

You're a Magical Friend

 Good morning! I'd like to enter the card below into the following challenges:

Time Out #307

I Love ProMarkers #601 - AG/Magical

The Paper Players #775 - Mythical Creatures

I used some printable paper from Polkadoodles, die cutting the star from a scrap piece. I printed out Rosie & Bernie the Unicorn from Stamping Bella, colored with Copics and used a torn edge rectangle die to cut out. I sponged the edges with black ink and added some rhinestone sticker bling. Peace.

love you so much

 March comes so quickly, doesn't it? Welcome to March!  The FB Dressy Girls have a new challenge for you over there, theme for March is:

For the Girls!

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

Fab n Funky #631 - Dies or Punches

Classic Design Challenge - Blooms or Butterflies

Beautiful Blossoms - Anything Floral Goes

Passion for Markers - Spring Flowers

Papers are from Doodlebug Designs. I printed out Pretty Lashes Girl from All Dressed Up, colored with Copics and used a stitched edge oval nesting die to cut out. I added some flower brads and a ribbon tag as embellies. Peace.

Learn to Fly Again...

 I'm excited to be a guest designer today for:

The theme for March is

Things with Wings!

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

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - Anything Goes

Crafty Catz - Anything Goes

Creative Fingers - Anything Goes

I used a circle stencil to create the full moon look, then masked it off and ink blended several colors of Distress Oxide Inks around it, spritzed with water and let dry. I then stamped the images and sentiment from Visible Image with Versafine Black and embossed with clear embossing powder. I sponged the edges with black to finish it off. Peace.

soul searching

 One more for today - I made this for the FB Friends of Sweet November Faebruary Challenge, the final week's theme was Moon & Stars, one of my favorites!  I'd also like to enter this into the following challenges:

Try it on Tuesday: Countdown 3-2-1

(I used 3 nature elements: grass, moon, stars - 2 colored images, 1 sentiment)

Fab n Funky #631 - Dies or Punches

Just Add Ink #780- Stencils, Dies, or Both

I applied Distress Oxide inks through the Full Moon layered stencil from Spellbinders and the Star Dots stencil from A Colorful Life Designs for the background (you can use code jennfan10 for 10% off at A Colorful Life Designs), then masked the moon and applied Chipped Sapphire over the embossed stars. I printed out Nettlewisp from Sweet November Stamps and an old tree stump digi from All That Scraps/CC Designs, colored with Copics and fussy cut. I used black cardstock for the die cut grass and finished off with a sentiment from Unity Stamp Co. Peace.

Polkadoodles - Spring Wishes

  Welcome to a new challenge at Polkadoodles!  Our themes are always ANYTHING GOES and you have a chance to win a $20 voucher or one of two $10 vouchers!

I really enjoyed making this adorable little wallet! It was definitely a challenge for me, but a fun one! I printed out Bunny Rabbit Blank Greeting Card from Polkadoodles, colored with Copics and fussy cut. I used digi papers from Polkadoodles, die cutting a deckled edge circle from one of them to attach the bunny to with foam dimensional tape. I added a die cut heart and the "Spring Wishes" sentiment from the Spring Flower Mother's Day Friends sentiment pack. I used this tutorial on YouTube to help me with the dimensions for the wallet. I was super pleased with the finished product and will definitely be making more of these - I envision one for each of my 3 granddaughters!

I would like to enter this into the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Monday - Whatever the Weather

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - Anything Goes

Fab n Funky - Dies or Punches

Passion for Markers #826 - Spring Flowers

Crafty Gals Corner #274 - AG/Optional Heart

Thanks for visiting - I hope you all have a great weekend! Peace.

Hard Times Reveal True Friends

 Nothing could be more true than the sentiment on this card, made for one of my very best friends who has been there for me any time I need her, even when she has her own "stuff" going on in life!  I'd like to enter this into the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Monday - Whatever the Weather

Love Those Pretty Patterned Papers - Polka Dots

Fab n Funky - Dies or Punches

I used papers from Doodlebug Design - they just went perfectly with this theme! I stamped Tiny Townies Under an Umbrella from Stamping Bella with Versafine Black and embossed with clear embossing powder. I colored with Copics, fussy cut, and attached with foam dimensional tape. I stamped the sentiment on a separate piece of DP and used an oval punch to cut out. I finished it off with some raindrop shaped rhinestone stickers. Peace.

A Colorful Life Designs February Release

I cannot believe how quickly February went by - I'd like to share a few more projects from the February release at:

Click the photo to be brought to the Master Creator Bundle page for these stencils! You can use code JennFan10 to take an additional 10% off your purchase at the shop!

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

Classic Design Challenge - AG/Optional Blooms or Butterflies

Just Add Ink #780 - Dies or Stencils or Both

I started with a piece of watercolor paper, I used Versafine Clear through the Geometric Butterflies stencil then embossed with white embossing powder. I then created the background by blending Distress Oxide Inks over and around it, spritzed with water and let dry.  I stamped the sentiment with coordinating ink and die cut it.

Next up is a card I made with the Bee Stream and Solar Rays stencils:

I first applied Distress Oxide Ink through the Solar Rays stencil, then used some texture paste mixed with gold mica spray to apply the bees to the scene. I stamped the sentiment with coordinating ink and used a punch to cut it out.

Next is a card I made using the Clover Frame stencil:

I created background by using the ink smooshing technique with some light green inks, then I applied Mowed Lawn Distress Oxide Ink through the Clover Frame stencil and embossed with clear embossing powder. I finished it off with some green rhinestone stickers and a sticker sentiment from a Tim Holtz book. Peace. 

Orchids and Moonlight

 I've had a rough few weeks and found myself unable to focus on much, including being creative. That's hard for me because being creative is like therapy to me. I woke up yesterday feeling like the storm cloud is passing, and I spent the day in my craft room and it felt so good to be productive. I made this card for my daughter Cassidy, who lost her infant son last March and is really struggling as the 1-year anniversary of that horrible day approaches. I am super proud of her as she fights so hard for justice for her little boy Sage, all while raising 3 amazing little girls and going to school. I look forward to the day that I get to share Sage's story in full!

Here is the card that I made for her, I'd like to enter it into the following challenges:

Inspiration Station #82 - Photo

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday - Anything Goes

Moving Along with the Times - Floral

Passion for Markers #826 - Spring Flowers

Path of Positivity #138 - AG/Optional By the Numbers

Beautiful Blossoms - Anything Floral Goes/Optional Mood Board

I absolutely love how this came out - I started by ink blending the moon through the Full Moon Stencil from Spellbinders. I then masked it off and ink blended a night sky around it with Dusty Concord, Villainous Potion, and Black Soot Distress Oxide Inks. I spritzed with water, blotted with a paper towel, and flicked some Mica Spray Stain on it for sparkle. I printed out Mom's Orchids from Tiddly Inks, colored with Copics, fussy cut, and attached with foam dimensional tape. I typed out the quote, printed it, and used a stitched edge rectangle die to die cut out, then trimmed it down to fit the card and attached with more foam tape. 

"Don't compare her to sunshine and roses when she's clearly orchids and moonlight." - Moon Gypsy

Peace.

Be Colorful!

 Happy Friday! Do you think it will ever stop snowing here in New England?  LOL  We have a long driveway and it's like driving through a tunnel when we come and go lately!  :)  My husband is starting his maple syrup operation this weekend - you wouldn't believe the process. LOL  Once he starts, he basically doesn't walk away from it for more than an hour or two until it's all done. And when it's done - oh baby - it's just heavenly!

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

CAS on Sunday #328 - Cute

613 Avenue Create - Animal Magic

Make My Monday #272 - Card for a Male Any Age

Krafty Chicks #809 - Masculine

I started by flicking some ink on a piece of watercolor paper, then I stamped the bear from the Bear Love set (Whimsy Stamps) with Versafine Black and embossed with clear embossing powder. I colored with Copics and die cut with a square potage stamp nesting die. I attached that to the white card base with foam dimensional squares. Peace.

Hello BFF

 Good morning! I'd like to enter the card below into the following challenges:

Art Nudge February ARTNUDGE0226D 

Passion for Markers - Spring Flowers

As You Like It - Favorite Main Color (I love teal - it's such a pretty color and it goes well with so many other colors!)

Simon Says Stamp Monday - Whatever the Weather

I used a 5x7 piece of watercolor paper and applied Lindy's Magicals to it, layering the colors several times. I used a stencil with Versamark Clear and gold embossing powder. I printed out Darby & Bumble from Sweet November Stamps, colored with Copics and fussy cut. I attached with foam dimensional tape and added a paper flower and some sticker sentiments. Peace.

Star Stampz Guest DT - Fantasy or Storybook

 I was honored to have another guest designer spot at the Star Stampz Challenge blog this month!  Theme is Fantasy and/or Storybook

I made a card with each theme and I'd like to enter this first Storybook one into the following challenges:

Pammie's Inky Pinkies - Anything Goes

Fab n Funky - Dies or Punches

Passion for Markers - Spring Flowers

Lil Red Wagon #847 - L is for Leftovers (I had the key & fern/plant die cuts in my stash left over from another project)

I really had fun getting all inky making this one!  I applied Lindy's Magicals to watercolor paper and then used a keyhole die cut to cut an aperture in it. I layered it with foam strips on top of my Alice in Wonderland digi image which was printed on a panel of white cardstock and colored with Copics. I embellished with some die cut greenery & a key and finished off with a sticker sentiment from a Tim Holtz book.

And here's my next one - I'd like to enter this Fantasy one into the following challenges:

Make My Monday - Card for a Male (any age)

The Sisterhood of Crafters - Stitching

613 Avenue Create - Animal Magic

I pulled a background from my ridiculous stash of premade backgrounds and drew some stitch lines around the edges with a black pen. I printed out the Dragon and the Knight image and colored it with Copics. I used my Cloud Edger stencil from A Colorful Life Designs (you can use code JennFan10 for 10% off) carefully around the image. I added a button and a sticker sentiment from a Tim Holtz book. Peace.

The Paper Shelter - Hot or Dry Embossing

 Good morning!  We have a new challenge for you today at:

The Paper Shelter - Embossing/Hot or Dry

Of course you can always go with the Anything Goes option as well!

I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:

I Love ProMarkers #601 - Anything Goes/Optional Magical

AllSorts #843 - Anything Goes/Optional Embossing

4-Season Challenge - Hats or Headwear

Fab n Funky - Dies or Punches

AAA Colourful #25

I used the ink blending technique to create the background - colors were Cracked Pistachio, Pretty in Peacock, and Villainous Potion. I spritzed with water and blotted with a paper towel. I used some permanent black ink through my Star Dots stencil from A Colorful Life Designs (you can use code JennFan10 for 10% off at the shop). I printed out Sorcery from The Paper Shelter, colored her with Copics and Stickles, then used an arch nesting die (Unity Stamp Co.) to cut out and mat on another piece of watercolor paper that I had distressed with Black Soot Distress Oxide Ink. Sentiment is from Polkadoodles Halloween Trick or Treat Greetings. Peace.