Stampin' In Alaska

  We have a new Anything Goes challenge up over on the Word Art Wednesday blog.  Our sponsor is Altenew, who are giving a generous gift of a $25 voucher to their store. My card features a floral set from Altenew called Paint-A-Flower: Spider Mums .  The floral image is huge and the detail is fabulous.  The image was stamped onto water color paper then colored with Altenew's  Watercolor Essential 12 Pan set . After applying a light splatter of green watercolor the panel was layered onto a black and white striped designer paper.  A gingham bow from Gina K Designs and gems complete the card. This week's free Word Art Scripture is available for your use.  The challenge is always anything goes with a family friendly theme.  You can enter up to 5 times each week.  We are always excited to see your creations! I would like to share my card with the following: PIP Challenge #2324 Anything Goes Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge:  #208 Any...

  I recently came across the Altenew Inspiration Challenges.  The color inspiration this month immediately called to me!  My project features Altenew Paint A Flower:  Spider Mums .   The image was stamped onto water color paper then water colored with Altenew Water color Essential 12 Pan set .  The image panel was layered onto SU Basic Black and Pink Passion  card stock.  I kept the image focal with a few rhinestones and a simple sentiment.    I would like to share my card with the following: Altenew Inspiration Challenge - February Color Inspiration Simon Says Stamp Wednesday:  Anything Goes PIP Challenge #2307 Anything Goes  Polkadoodles Craft Challenge:  Week 7 Anything Goes  

  I purchased the adorable Teamwork set from Colorado Craft Company recently.  I'm just in love with the sweet critters and whimsical style of Anita Jeram! The image is large 3.75 x 4 and was stamped onto water color paper.  It was colored with Tombow markers and blended.  I kept the design clean and simple to focus on the sweet scene.  This will be going to a co-worker with a little Christmas gift! I would like to share my card with the following:  Simon Says Stamps Wednesday:  Ice Cold Allsorts Challenge:  #707 Anything Goes   PIP #2251 :  Anything Goes Gem of a Craft Challenge:  Week 26 Anything Goes

I recently won the Honey Bee Facebook challenge and purchased the adorable Forest Critters set.  It worked perfectly for this little "heart day" wish! The image was stamped onto watercolor paper and colored with Tombow markers then blended.  I recently hit an awesome sale on papers at JoAnn's which included this whimsical heart paper. I would like to share my card with the following: Little Red Wagon:  #536 Wild One   QKR Stampede:  #385 Anything Goes   Word Art Wednesday:  #426 - #427 Anything Goes Aud Sentiments Challenge:  #244 Love/Valentines 2 Crafty Critter Crazies:  #35 February Anything Goes

I'm joining the current Art Impressions Challenge - Watercolor Stamping with my fall card.  My card features the AI Harvest Try-fold stamp set. The image was stamped onto watercolor paper using my Misti and Versafine pigment ink.  I highlighted the image was Tombow markers then used a paint brush to watercolor.  I need a LOT of practice with watercoloring, but it was fun to try something new. I'm sharing my card with the following: Art Impressions Challenge:  #265 Watercolor Stamping Cute Card Thursday Challenge:  #598 Anything Goes Word Art Wednesday Challenge:  #402 - #403 Anything Goes   Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge:  Stamp It! Little Red Wagon: #513 Nice and Clean Aud Sentiment Challenge:  #235 Fall/Autumn and Sentiment  

I hope everyone is having a fun and safe 4th of July!  I'm joining the current challenge at A Blog Named Hero with a clean and simple sympathy card. I have been challenging myself to use other coloring mediums and techniques.  These Twinkling H20's have been in my crafty stash for a long time.  I decided that the Botanical Peony from Hero Arts would be perfect for water color.  I started by embossing the image in gold on water color paper.  I painted with Sweet Lavendar and Moss Green paints. The card was finished with a Hero Arts sentiment, sequins and water color splatters.  I have layered it with Wisteria Wonder from Stampin' Up! I would like to share my card with the following; A Blog Named Hero:  June Challenge - Sympathy Word Art Wednesday:  #394 - #395 Anything Goes Simon Says Monday Challenge:  Make Your Own Background Cute Card Thursday Challenge:  #589 Anything Goes   

I'm sharing a watercolor Thanksgiving card for the current challenge at Art Impressions - Vibrant colors.  The focal image was stamped with AI Harvest Tryfolds and watercolored with Tim Holtz distress inks and Tombow markers.  The sentiment is from AI Full of Thanks set. Organdy ribbon and dewdrops finish the card.  Thanks for stopping by and I hope you are having a crafty week! I'm sharing my card with the following: Art Impressions Challenge:  #242 Vibrant colors   Penny Black and More:  October Autumn Splendor   Word Art Wednesday Challenge:  Anything Goes #354 - 355 Di's Digi Challenge:  Include a Pumpkin   Cute Card Thursday:  Challenge #550 Anything Goes  

I'm so excited to share a fabulous new coffee themed digital set from Graciellie Design called Coffee & Flowers.  The set includes the gorgeous floral image and four coordinating sets.  Perfect for the coffee lover in your life! What better way to start the Coffee Lovers Bloghop than with this sweet new image!  The digital image was printed onto watercolor paper and colored with Tim Holtz distress inks.  The coffee cup was paper pieced with coordinating paper from Simple Stories HomeSpun paper pad. A coordinating sentiment from the new set, sequins, waxed twine and paint splatters finish the card. Be sure to stop by Gracie's blog for additional details, inspiration and a fabulous sale! I'm sharing my card with the following: 2018 Spring/Summer Coffee Lovers Bloghop Word Art Wednesday:  Anything Goes #336 - #337 Aud Sentiment Challenge:  #204 Summer + Sentiment Simon Says Wednesday Challenge:  Use More than 1 Stamp  

Happy Monday!  I'm starting the new week with a water color design featuring Graciellie Design's newest digital stamp release Desert Rose . This set comes with two beautiful desert rose images and three coordinating digital sentiments.  Perfect for any occasion!   The floral image and sentiment were printed onto Strathmore 200 series watercolor paper.  The image was watercolored with Tim Holtz distress inks. The finished card size is 5 inches square.  A machine stitched border, sequins and Stickles complete the card design. I'm sharing my card with the following: Word Art Wednesday:  Anything Goes #334 - #335 Penny's Paper Challenge:  #379 Anything Goes

I'm sharing a card for the current Water Color Wonders challenge at Art Impressions.  My card features the adorable Doggy Kisses set.  The dog image was watercolored with Tim Holtz Distress inks.  Watercolor was also brushed onto the image panel.  The base panel was stamped with images from the same set. I am entering my card into the following: Art Impressions: #227 Water Color Wonders   Word Art Wednesday:  #324-#325 Anything Goes 2 Crafty Critters Challenge:  #12 Anything Goes with a Critter  

I pulled out my favorite MFT set Warm and Fuzzy Friends with the matching dies. The image was stamped onto water color paper and colored with Tombow markers then blended.  The Thanksgiving sentiment is from Art Impressions.  Coordinating designer papers are from Pebbles Woodland Forest paper pad. Thanks for stopping by for a closer look! I'm sharing my card with the following: My Favorite Things:  Sketch Challenge #357   Word Art Wednesday:  #306- 307 Anything Goes  Simon Says Monday Challenge:  Thanks/Thanksgiving     Dragonfly Journeys:  #104 Attitude of Gratitude

I'm sharing a quick camping scene using the current MFT sketch challenge and the adorable MFT stamp set Warm & Fuzzy Friends . I was lucky enough to take advantage of the Warm & Fuzzy Card Kit from MFT. A fabulous kit! The images were stamped onto watercolor paper with MFT Hot Fudge Hybrid ink  and cut with the coordinating die cuts.   I  then colored with Tombow markers and used a blender pen. I really like the finished effect!! Thanks for taking the time to stop by! Happy 11th Birthday to My Favorite Things and it's founder Kim van der Sanden!! I'm also sharing with the following: My Favorite Things:  Sketch Challenge #342 Crafting from the Heart:  Anything Goes #168 Word Art Wednesday:  Anything Goes #292 - 293 Simon Says Wednesday Challenge: We're Seeing Stars Penny Black and More Challenge:  July - For the Boys

I'm back with a second post  this evening featuring a retired image from the Pure Innocence line of My Favorite Things Li'l Pumpkin. I'm also sharing my card with the following: Penny Black and More:  October Challenge - Autumn   Sugar Pea Mix it Up:  Challenge 18 Simon Says Wednesday Challenge:  Inspiration Photo My Favorite Things:  Sketch #301

I'm sharing a quick card that I created tonight for  the current Unity Facebook challenge. The image is from Unity's "going to be OWL-RIGHT" stamp set.  It was stamped onto water color paper and colored with Tombow markers and a blender pen. A sponged background and sentiment from Unity's "Happy Thanksgiving" Itty Bitty set finishes the card. The design inspiration is from this week's Your Next Stamp Challenge #47  I'm also sharing with the following: Great Impressions Challenge:  September Anything Goes   Word Art Wednesday:  #248 - #249 Anything Goes   Aud Sentiments Challenge:  #164 Fall Colors + A Sentiment  QKR Stampede Challenge #208 Fall Colors Thanks for stopping by! I appreciate your comments.