CAS360 - SNOWY GIFT

Hey there, I'm back with another card for the SCS CAS challenge, ice and/or snow.  Seriously...WSD has THE cutest snowmen ever!  I'm so glad I finally got to ink Baymont up!

This cutie pie was stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White then colored with Copic markers.  I'm not sure why the die cut appears to be a circle...it really is an oval.  Weird, huh?  Love the new scallops from My Favorite Things!  *swoon*  It really doesn't get much easier than this as far as layouts go!  I cut two strips then colored them with Copic markers to match the red in the image.  A single snowflake with a silver rhinestone colored with R43 completes the card.

COPIC COLORING:
SNOWMAN, SNOW:  BG70, BV20  CARROT NOSE:  YR18, YR15, YR12  HAT:  C6, C4, C2, C0, R56, R46, R43  BUCKLE:  Y28, Y26, Y23  SCARF, MITTENS:  E55, E53, E51, G46, G43, G40  HOLLY/BERRIES:  G46, G43, G40  GIFT:  E55, E53, E51, R56, R46, R43

THIS PROJECT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING CHALLENGES:
ABC Christmas Challenge ~ A is for Anything Goes
CAS Colours & Sketches ~ #156 Sketch
Crafty Hazelnut Challenge ~ Cute or Anything Goes

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SUPPLIES:
STAMPS:  WSD Baymont
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-Namics (Oval Stax 2, Stitched Mini Scallop Oval); IO Die100-F; Sakura Clear Glaze pen; Clear Wink of Stella pen; KaiserCraft Silver Rhinestones; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

CAS360 - FROSTY'S FRIEND

Hey there, I missed playing in Splitcoaststampers CAS challenge last week because I was at CHA (Craft & Hobby Association) in Anaheim, California!  What a great time...we were super busy, and sooo very tired.  Good times, lots of laughs!  This week's challenge is all about snow and ice.  I couldn't decide between two cutie patootie snowmen from Whipper Snapper Designs; so, I used them both and made two cards!  LOL

This first card uses Snowman Harmony.  The image was stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White then colored with Copic markers.  I kept the layout super basic.  A die cut flag was colored with Copics to tie into the image and a few snowflakes is all this card needs.  Wink of Stella adds a little shimmer to the shadows of the snowman and a clear glaze pen was used on the candy canes, holly berries, reindeer's nose and hoofs.

COPIC COLORING:
SNOWMAN, SNOW:  BG70, BV20  CARROT NOSE:  YR18, YR15  HAT, GLOVES:  C6, C4, C2, C0, E55, E53, E51, R56, R46, R43, G46, G43, G40  BUCKLE:  Y28, Y26, Y23  VEST:  C6, C4, C2, C0, E55, E53, E51  SCARFS:  E55, E53, E51, R56, R46, R43, G46, G43, G40  HOLLY/BERRIES:  G46, G43, G40, R56, R46, R43  REINDEER:  E57, E55, E53, E51, C6, C4, C2, C0

THIS PROJECT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING CHALLENGES:
ABC Christmas Challenge ~ A is for Anything Goes
Crafty Hazelnut Challenge ~ Cute or Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by, head to the CAS Forum to play along!


SUPPLIES:
STAMPS:  WSD Snowman Harmony
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES:  SizzixBig Shot; MFT Die-Namics (Blueprints 15, Blueprints 24); IO Die100-F; Sakura Clear Glaze pen; Clear Wink of Stella pen; Zig 2-Way Glue pen; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

CAS356 - SNOW WILSON

Hey there, it's time for this week's CAS challenge, Some People are Worth Melting For, to use a snowman on your project.  I've had Tom & Jerry from Whipper Snapper Designs for a while and have been hoping to ink it up.  Do you remember that old tv show, Tool Time?  This stamp totally reminded me of when Wilson, the neighbor, would peek over the fence to talk with the Taylors'.  *grin*  The fun layout is Freshly Made Sketches #217 and was perfect for this image!  I'm also entering this into the Color Throwdown #373 ~ Any Christmas Creation, Any Colors.

The image was stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White, colored with Copic markers then fussy cut and set aside.  The bottom portion of the background panel was masked, liquid masking fluid was spritzed and after it dried, Summer Sky was sponged then the liquid mask was removed revealing a snow-filled sky.  The snowman/bird were glued to the back of the fence then popped up on foam.  A Copic Multiliner was used to complete the snowman's mouth because it showed behind the "dog-eared" fence.

COPIC COLORING:
SNOWMAN, SNOW:  BV20, BG70  NOSE:  C6, C4, C2, C0  TOP HAT:  C6, C4, C2, C0, B37, B34, B32, R56, R46, R43  BUCKLE, BELL, BEAK, FEET:  Y28, Y26, Y23  BIRD:  B37, B34, B32  HAT:  R56, R46, R43, C2, C0

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SUPPLIES:
STAMPS:  WSD Tom & Jerry
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Reminisce The Winery
INK:  Copic markers; Memento (Tuxedo Black, Summer Sky)
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-Namics Stitched Rectangle Stax; Windsor & Newton Colorless Art Masking Fluid; toothbrush; Ranger Mini Blending Tool; sponge; Copic .03 Black Multiliner pen; scissors; SU corner punch; Clear Wink of Stella pen; SU Dimensionals; Art Glitter glue; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  Masking; sponging; fussy cutting
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

CAS354 - SNOW FUN

Hey there, back with card number two for the Evergreen CAS challenge at SCS...this was the layout I was telling you about.  I created it by spritzing the panel with masking fluid, letting it dry then sponging Pistachio and Bamboo Leaves over the top.  The snow-filled sky pops after the mask is gently rubbed off.

The adorable Snowflake image is from C.C. Designs.  Don't you love her rosy cheeks?  She was stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White, colored with Copic markers then fussy cut.  The snowflakes have Clear Wink of Stella and a silver rhinestone in the center.  The layers were all popped up on foam.

COPIC COLORING:
SKIN:  E11, E00, E0000, R30  HAIR:  C7, C5, C3, C1  CLOTHES, SHOES, HAT:  YG99, YG97, YG95, YG93, YG91  SNOWFLAKES, TREE LINE:  BV20, BG70

Thanks for stopping by...break out those greens and join us at the SCS CAS forum!


SUPPLIES:
STAMPS:  C. C. Designs Snowflake
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White
INK:  Copic markers; Memento (Tuxedo Black, Pistachio, Bamboo Leaves)
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-Namics (Stitched Rectangle Stax, Snowdrift, Tree Lines); IO Die100-F; X-Acto Knife; glass cutting plate; scissors; Windsor & Newton Colorless Art Masking Fluid; toothbrush; Ranger Mini Blending Tool; sponges; Clear Wink of Stella pen; KaiserCraft Silver Rhinestones; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Thin Foam Squares; Art Glitter glue; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  Masking, sponging, fussy cutting
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

CAS354 - JOLLY HOLLY-DAYS

Hey there, I've got two cards to share with you today.  They are both for this week's Evergreen, monochromatic greens, CAS challenge over at Splitcoaststampers.  I actually made a different background for this cutie pie, but it was too much white and I just wasn't feeling it.

Frosty is from C.C. Designs and is so much fun to color!  He was stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White, colored with Copic markers then fussy cut.  In keeping with the "green" theme, the snowman suit was colored with my favorite snow combo...green...blue green to be more precise.  Mask It was used to cover the bottom portion of the panel then a liquid masking fluid was spritzed with a toothbrush.  After it was dry, Pistachio was sponged over the top then I used my finger to rub off the masking fluid after it was done.  I actually got this idea for the layout from a card that Kim O'Connell recently made.  Love it!  I left off the sequins and added a die cut element in the corner.  Well, I guess that's about it.

COPIC COLORING:
SKIN:  E11, E00, E0000, R30  HAIR:  C7, C5, C3, C1  HAT:  C7, C5, C3, C1, YG95, YG93, YG91  SCARF, HOLLY:  YG95, YG93, YG91  CARROT NOSE:  YR18, YR15, YR12  BUTTONS:  C7, C5, C3, C1  SNOWMAN SUIT:  BV20, BG70

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SUPPLIES:
STAMPS:  C. C. Designs Frosty, Jolly Christmas
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White;  Bazzill
INK:  Copic markers; Memento (Tuxedo Black, Pistachio)
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-Namics Blueprints 21; PS Holly die; X-Acto Knife; glass cutting plate; scissors; Clear Wink of Stella pen; Windsor & Newton Colorless Art Masking Fluid; toothbrush; Mask It; Ranger Mini Blending Tool; sponge; MISTI; Art Glitter glue; Glossy Accents; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Thin Foam Squares; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  Fussy cutting; masking; sponging
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

LLLC - PEACE GIFT BAG

Hey there, it's been a quick last couple of months and all good things must come to an end.  This is my last post as La-La Land Crafts Guest Design Team member.  Thank you, Debbie Pamment, for inviting me to be a part of such a super nice group of ladies...so flippin' talented!  Today's challenge, Add Roses.  I really, really LOVE making flowers, so this was right up my alley!  *grin*  Kick back, I've got a handful of pictures to share with you.  I decided to make a gift bag using Winter Princess Marci.

Here's a close up of just the colored image and die cut pieces.  LLLC's Lattice Doily Border is absolutely perfect for adding bling!  Check out all those rhinestones!  What you can't see in the photo, is all the shimmer!  All of the white parts of Marci's dress, the doily die cuts and the white flourishes are covered with Clear Wink of Stella.

Here is an angled view...such dimension with those flowers!  The sentiment was cut directly from the Copic colored banner.  I cut 4-5 sentiments from white cardstock then "inlaid" the sentiment.  Cool effect!

OMGosh...how beautiful is that Mini Hybrid rose from My Favorite Things?  *swoon*  The rose was colored to match Marci's dress.

This one is a tad bit blurry, but you get the gist.  The veins of the poinsettia were colored with Copic markers then it was shaped.  The rose is just the center part to the MFT Mini Hybrid Rose.  It has the perfect hidy hole for it to peek out!

COPIC COLORING:
SKIN:  E11, E00, E0000, R30  HAIR:  Y23, YR30  DRESS, CROWN, SCEPTER:  BV29, BV25, BV23, BV20, 0  FLOWERS:  BV23, BV20, 0

Thanks for stopping by, and thanks again to Debbie and La-La Land Crafts!


SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: LLLC Winter Princess Marci
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-Namics (Mini Hybrid Heirloom Rose, PCD Fishtail Flags Stax, Simple Leaf Flourish); IO Die319-K; LLLC dies (Lattice Doily Border, Heart Snowflakes, Pretty Poinsettia); Papertrey sentiment; Susan's Garden Tool Kit; scissors; X-Acto Knife; glass cutting plate; Sakura Clear Glaze pen; Clear Wink of Stella pen; KaiserCraft Silver Rhinestones; Art Glitter glue; Crafter's Pick The Ultimate glue; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  Fussy cutting; Inlaid sentiment
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  10 1/2" tall x 8" wide x 4 1/4" deep

LLLC - SNOWFLAKE

Hey there, just popping in to share a card I made for La-La Land Crafts Winter Photo Inspiration Challenge.  I used Snowflake Garland Marci for today's project.

Marci was stamped with Tuxedo Black then colored with Copic markers.  I kept the layout simple, and a single snowflake banner is all this card needed.

COPIC COLORING:
SKIN:  E11, E00, E0000, R30  HAIR:  E57, E55, E53, E51  DRESS, SHOES, HAIR TIES:  BG75, BG72, BG70  SNOWFLAKE BANNER, GROUND, BANNER:  BV20, BG70

Thanks for stopping by!


SUPPLIES:
STAMPS:  LLLC Snowflake Garland Marci
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Bazzill; Bella Blvd Thankful
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-Namics Stitched Rectangle Stax; LLLC Snowflake Banner die; Clear Wink of Stella pen; KaiserCraft Silver Rhinestone colored with BG72; Art Glitter glue; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

LLLC - WARM WINTER WISHES!

Hey there, happy Monday!  Time for La-La Land Crafts Take Two challenge, to use two images.  Christmas Lantern Marci is a cutie pie, for sure!

Marci was stamped with Tuxedo Black, colored with Copic markers then fussy cut.  The sky has masking fluid spritzed on it then dried before it was sponged with blue inks.  The mask was gently removed to reveal a cool, snow-filled sky.  The trees were colored, fussy cut then glued onto the background.  The snowdrifts were lightly sponged between layers and Marci was popped up to complete the card.

COPIC COLORING: 
SKIN:  E11, E000, E0000, R30  HAIR, BIRCH TREES:  E43, E41  CLOTHES:  B37, B34, B32, YR31, YR30  LANTERN:  B37, B34, B32, YR12, YR31, YR30  BANNER:  B37, B34, B32

Thanks for stopping by!


SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  LLLC (Christmas Lantern Marci, Winter Backgrounds)
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White
INK:  Copic markers; Memento (Tuxedo Black, Summer Sky, Paris Dusk) 
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; MFT (Blueprints 23, Snowdrifts); LLLC Snowflake Flag Banner die; Windsor & Newton Colorless Art Masking Fluid; toothbrush; Ranger Mini Blending Tool; glass cutting plate; X-Acto Knife; scissors; Art Glitter glue; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Foam squares; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  Fussy cutting, sponging
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

CAS349 - BEARY SNOWY DAY

Hey there, just stopping in for this week's CAS challenge, Time to Hibernate.  Lee wants us to use an animal that hibernates, your favorite cozy blanket, a warm sweater and socks...something that represents hibernating this time of year.  Sooooo many possibilities!  I went with My Favorite Things Birthday Bears on this one, turning them into polar bears.  Sweet little guys, huh?  *grin*

The bears were stamped with Tuxedo Black, colored with Copic markers then fussy cut.  The window was die cut with MFT Jumbo Peek-a-boo Circle Window...love that die!  Masking fluid was sprinkled on the back panel, allowed to dry then sponged with blue inks.  The mask was removed by gently rubbing my finger over it allowing the snow-filled sky to show through.  A couple Impression Obsession's snowflakes completes the card.

COPIC COLORING: 
POLAR BEARS:  W3, W1, W00  SHADOW:  W1, W00 

Thanks for stopping by! 


SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  MFT Birthday Bears
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White
INK:  Copic markers; Memento (Tuxedo Black, Summer Sky, Paris Dusk)
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-Namics (Jumbo Peek-a-boo Circle Window, Blueprints 24); IO Die100-F (snowflakes); Windsor & Newton Colorless Art Masking Fluid; toothbrush; Ranger Mini Blending Tool; Art Glitter glue; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Foam Squares; adhesive 
TECHNIQUE(S):  Fussy cutting, sponging
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

SNOWPILE!

Hey there, it's finally time for the main Virtual Stamp Night (VSN) challenges through Splitcoaststampers (SCS)!  This is for my challenge, Gotcha!  We're about to have the biggest snowball fight that SCS has ever seen!  An SCS Fan Club membership is up for grabs to one lucky participant...you can find the challenge details here.  

These cute little snowballs are from Whipper Snapper Designs.  Stinkin' cute, huh?  They were stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White then colored with Copic markers.  If you look closely, you can see the shimmer from a Wink of Stella pen on the snowballs and snowflake and the noses and shoes have a nice, subtle shine thanks to a Sakura Clear Glaze pen.

COPIC COLORING: 
SNOWBALLS:  BG70, BV20  ARMS:  E57, E55, E53  NOSES, TONGUE:  R30, R00, R000  SHOES:  C6, C4, C2, C0  HAT:  R30, R00, R000, BG70, BV20  SKY:  R30, R000  SNOW, SNOWFLAKE:  BG70, BV20

Thanks for stopping by! 


SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  WSD Snowpile
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic 
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black 
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; IO snowflake die; Sakura Clear Glaze pen; Clear Wink of Stella pen; KaiserCraft Crystal Sparklet; Dimensionals; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

HOLLY JOLLY

Hey there, it seems like forever since I've hosted a Splitcoaststampers VSN challenge.  The overall theme is "Frozen" and my challenge is "Deer" Winter, Let's Break Up!  It's a photo inspiration challenge and wowsers...what a beautiful picture it is!  You can check out the challenge details here.

This adorable reindeer is called Vixon's Holiday by Whipper Snapper Designs.  He was stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White then colored with Copic markers.  I kept the layout simple to fit into the VSN time limit.  So cute!  The berries and the reindeer's nose all have clear glaze on them for a nice, subtle shine and the snow has Wink of Stella glitter pen on it.

COPIC COLORING: 
DEER:  E57, E55, E53, E51  ANTLERS, HOOVES:  C6, C4, C2, C0  NOSE:  R08, R05, R02  WREATH, HOLLY/BERRIES, RIBBON:  G28, G24, G21, G20, R08, R05, R02  SNOW:  W2, W00

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SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  WSD Vixon's Holiday
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic; Graphic 45
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black 
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-namics (Blueprints 15, Bracket Edge Duo); TE Taylored Dies Little Bits Holly; Sakura Clear Glaze pen; Clear Wink of Stella pen; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

CAS CHRISTMAS MAKE 'N TAKES

Hey there, guess what...I've combed blogland and Pinterest and found TONS of inspiration for CAS (Clean and Simple) Christmas cards!  For those that like to make your cards in advance or for all the procrastinators out there (yep, that's me...*guilty*), I've decided to put together some Make 'N Take kits to sell at Memories of Time...you can make them in the store any time during business hours or make them from the comfort of your own home!  Watch for Cami to post details on the blog soon!

This first card was CASED from yours truly.  My friend, Cathy, loved this card that I made while on Splitcoaststamper's Dirty Dozen (you have to be an SCS Fan Club member to see it).  Don't you just love a white on white Christmas card?  It doesn't get much easier than this!  I made stickers out of the letters using Scor-Tape...my new fav thing!  The snowflake was layered then popped up on foam and topped off with a Crystal Sparklet.

SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  None
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Best Creation Inc White Glitter card stock
INK:  None
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-namics (By the Letters, Let it Snowflake, Horizontal Stitched Strips); Darice embossing folder; Scor-Tape; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Thin 3D Foam Squares; KaiserCraft Silver Sparklet; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

MFT dies make this next CAS layout a snap!  Doodlebug paper was used for the snow-filled sky while MFT dies create the winter scene.  The sentiment stamp is from Our Craft Lounge and is no longer available.  The snowdrifts were layered with foam, Stickles were applied to the edges of the snow/trees and silver rhinestones complete the card.

SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  OCL White Christmas
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Doodlebug Designs Inc Santa Express
INK:  Memento Lady Bug
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-namics (Tree Lines, Snow Drifts); Stamp-a-ma-jig; Star Dust Stickles; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Thin 3D Foam Squares; KaiserCraft Silver rhinestones; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

Thanks for stopping by! 

DEC13VSNK - ELF ENTERTAINMENT

Hey there, well I did it...I finished the card that had been sitting on my desk for a while!  It fit perfectly into Alison's (newstampinaddict) VSN challenge, Have an Uh Oh! Christmas!  She challenged us to use an elf, animals or children who are being mischievous.  Thanks, Alison, for giving me the incentive to get this one done!

The image was stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White, colored with Copic markers then fussy cut.  The ornament has a few layers of Sakura Clear Glaze pen on it for a nice, subtle shine.  The only thing I had to do to finish this was to color the background then layer it all...the rest was already done!

COPIC COLORING: 
SKIN:  E11, E01, E00, E000, E0000, R30, BV20  HAIR:  E31  SHIRT, HAT:  R08, R05, R02, C3, C1, C00  TIGHTS, SHOES:  R08, R05, R02  HOLLY LEAF, BERRIES:  G24, G21, G20, R08, R05, R02  ORNAMENT:  B95, B93, B91, C3, C1, C00  BACKGROUND:  G21, G20, G0000

Selected as SCS Favorites ~ Best of 2013!

Thanks for stopping by and if you want to play along, there's an SCS Fan Club membership up for grabs!  


SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  PB Little Elf Mim
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic; Basic Grey Nordic Holiday collection
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black 
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Grand Calibur; MFT Die-namics Chalkboard Frame Builder; Impression Obsession Pine Branch; scissors; hobby blade; Sakura Clear Glaze pen; SU Dimensionals; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L (Thin 3D Foam Squares, 3D Foam Squares); adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  Fussy cutting
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  5 1/4" x 5 1/4"

DEC13VSNA, DEC13VSNH, DEC13VSNI - VALERIE'S SNOW DAY

Hey there, these are my last VSN challenge projects for the day unless I can finish the one that's sitting on my desk (no pressure!).  This one post contains three of the challenges.  I recently purchased the Valerie digi set from Mo's Digital Pencil and I couldn't wait to color them!  Waaayyyy too sweet!  To conserve time, I used the same Copic markers and pattern paper on all three cards...I just changed up the layout.  Love this color combo for Christmas!

This first one is for Alison's (newstampinaddict) It's a Snow Fight challenge.  We were to incorporate a snowball or even a snowball fight into our projects.  The image is Valerie with Snowball...she was sized then printed and colored with Copic markers.

COPIC COLORING: 
SKIN:  E13, E11, E02, R30  JACKET, HAT, SCARF:  V95, V93, V91, BG72, BG70  MITTENS, STOCKINGS:  BG72, BG70  BOOTS:  V95, V93, V91  SNOW:  BG70, V91  SNOWBALL:  BG70, V91  SNOWFLAKE DIE CUT:  BG70, V91

SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  MDP Valerie with Snowball
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic; Graphic 45 Nutcracker Sweet Collection
INK:  Copic markers
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-namics (Fishtail Flag Stax); TE Taylored Dies (Make a Snowflake); Zig 2-Way Glue pen; Crystal Sparklet (colored with V95); adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

This second card is for Lee's (LuvLee) challenge, Snow Falling in Color.  The challenge was to create snow in any form (stamped, Flower Soft, Stickles, Liquid Applique, etc.), but make it in color...not white!  The image, Valerie with Snowman, includes Copic colored snow.  Just in case that wasn't enough, a die cut snowflake was added after it was colored with Copic markers.  A Sparklet that was colored with V95 completes the card.

COPIC COLORING: 
SKIN:  E13, E11, E02, R30, V91  JACKET, HAT, SCARF:  V95, V93, V91, BG72, BG70  MITTENS, STOCKINGS:  BG72, BG70  BOOTS:  V95, V93, V91  SNOW:  BG70, V91  SNOWMAN:  BG70, V91

SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  MDP Valerie with Snowman
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic; Graphic 45 Nutcracker Sweet Collection
INK:  Copic markers
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-namics (Jumbo Fishtail Banner Stax); TE Taylored Dies (Make a Snowflake); Zig 2-Way Glue pen; Crystal Sparklet (colored with V95); adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

This last card is for Kim's (StampingSpud) Staying Warm challenge.  She wanted us to incorporate something we do to stay warm.  The image is Valerie with Pup and it's perfect...when I'm cold, I bundle up!  Isn't that pup buried in the snow a riot!?!

COPIC COLORING: 
SKIN:  E13, E11, E02, R30  JACKET, HAT, SCARF:  V95, V93, V91, BG72, BG70  MITTENS, STOCKINGS:  BG72, BG70  SNOW:  BG70, V91  DOG:  E13, E11, R30, C1, 0

SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  MDP Valerie with Pup
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic; Graphic 45 Nutcracker Sweet Collection
INK:  Copic markers
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; TE Taylored Dies (Snowflake Border); Zig 2-Way Glue pen; Crystal Sparklet (colored with V95); adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

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