Hi all.  I have a new card to showcase for Imagine That Digi Stamps.  I used the image from the Ballerina files.  I decided to make the image in pastel colors.  It reminded me of when I was young and use to dance.  I used colored pencils with Gamsol to smooth and blend the colors.  I use a Chartpak marker and Brilliance ink for the background.  The entire image was cut out with Nestabilities dies.  I add some glitter on the top and bottom of the card to glam it up a bit.  I also used Viva Decor pearl paints to make the pearls on the flowers as well as the cut out.

As you can see, there are some adorable sentiments that go with this image.  I hope you will use the image and one of the sentiments.  

Until next time...

Some new cards...

Hi all.  I am back with a few new cards.  I have been a busy bee, trying to coordinate the memorial services for my son Corey, Dr. appointments, Zentangle classes and making new cards.  The following, are a few of the ones that I have made, recently.

First up is a card for the Imagine That Design Team.  I used the files from Hedgie Friends.  It is on page 2 of Animals.  I used Copic markers to color the image and used a Nestabilities die, a Cuttlebug folder and a Martha Stewart punch. 

My next card was made for a lady at our church that did something nice for my husband and he wanted a religious card to give to her.   I used the stamp that I have, for the image.  I just layered designer paper and added a ribbon.

The last card was really fun to do.  At our Wednesday choir rehearsal, a woman was telling a story about her best friend's husband who just had heart surgery, where they used a pig's valve.  She said that she was looking for a pig card, all day.  I said that I could make her one.  She told me what she wanted it to say.  I did a lot of searching for the "right" pig image as well as a grill image.  I finally found them and grouped the images with my typed sentiment and printed them out.  I used Copic markers to color the images.  The ribs were hand drawn and colored and I glue dotted them to the grill.  Meanwhile, I really wanted to use a red gingham tablecloth design for the background.  I searched and searched until I found what I was looking for and printed it out.  I even cut a heart out of the same paper to put on the envelope.  I gave her the card, today and she just loved it!

Be sure to like Imagine That Digi Stamps on Facebook.  Kris will offer free digi stamps on the site from time to time.  There is an adorable one, right now!  Also, it is not too late to enter the Progressive Challenge at Imagine That Digi Stamps.

I guess that's all for today.

Till next time...

Imagine That Digi Stamps Progressive Challenge

Hi all.  I am back to work with the Imagine That Digi Stamp Progressive Challenge.  The name of the  set is called Poolside Penguins.  It is so adorable.  I'm glad that I didn't miss this one, while I was on hiatus.  I colored the image with Copic markers and paper pieced the swim trunks with washi tape.  That was a first for me!  I did some embossing for the water and cloud background.  The water background was actually cut up from a folder that had fish in it.  I didn't like the look, so...I cut them out and pieced it back together, without the fish...

Now it's your turn to use this free image, if you played in May.  If you didn't, you can purchase the entire set for $3.00 in the store.  Then, if you use anyone of the images in this month's challenge, you will be eligible to receive the challenge digi for next month, for free!

Don't forget to leave me a comment.  I need some lov'in right now!  I have had a difficult couple of months!  Also, be sure to check out what some of the other design team members are doing.

Till next time...

I'm Back!....

Hi all.  I am sorry that I had to take a leave of absence for so long.  My son Corey finally was taken to be with God, on May 10th, after being in a coma for nearly 6 weeks.  I haven't been able to make cards for quite a while.  Well, I'm here to say that I am back to work and have 2 cards to share with you today.  The first one is a "Never Ending" card that I made for a special order.  I actually had to make 3 of them, but this is the last one.  They are all different, but I forgot to take any pics of the others.  I am showing all 4 parts, starting with the beginning.  Each time you turn the pages, it shows a new part of the card.  I cut the parts on my Silouhette Cameo (which made everything MUCH easier!  Putting it together was no picnic either.  You have to get each panel on correctly so that it doesn't come out upside-down...

Front of card.

First flip.  (Don't know what happened to the color.)

 Second flip.

 Last flip and then flip again and it will start once more from the front.

I made this next card for my daughter's birthday.  She loves dragonflies and since she is also going through tough times, I thought I would make her a card that would help to cheer her up.  (She also  loves purple.)

For this card, I used a black sticker over some glitter card stock.  I used my Cuttlebug and Nestabilities dies to make the frame and embossed it with this Oriental design.

I hope you enjoy my latest projects.  It is good to be back in the swing of things as it really does help me in the grieving process.  I will be posting my new card for the 

Imagine That progressive challenge

for June.  Be sure to check back then.  There is going to be a whole set,  given FREE, to each person that played in the challenge for the month of May!  You can find the May image in the link, above.  I must say that I love the new set and I am sure you will, too!

Till next time...

Sorry...

Hi all.  I'm sorry that I have gone missing for the past 3 ½ weeks.  I am afraid that my son was involved in a terrible car accident on April 2.  We didn't know where he was until 8 days later because the hospital spelled his name wrong when they admitted him.  He was hit by an 18 wheeler and sustained grave damage to his brain.  He has been in a coma for 4 weeks and doesn't seem to be progressing.  He is unresponsive and has caught pneumonia.  Needless to say, I am not working on anything that causes me stress (like deadlines) at the present time.  I need to take care of myself right now!  I have put both of my design teams on hold until further notice.  I promise that I will be back as soon as I am able.  Thank you for your understanding.

Barb

2 new cards...

Hi all.  Today I am going to show you 2 new cards that I have made this week.   The first card is for the Imagine That Digi Stamp design team.  Since it is getting close to Easter, I decided to use the Lamb of God file.  I think Kris did a great job with her drawing.  I colored the image with assorted Copic and Spectrum Noir Markers.   I fussy cut the image and pop dotted it onto a Nestabilities die cut that had been cut out of textured paper. Then I sanded the small circles for a little interest and dimension.   The sentiment is also from the Lamb of God file.  I made 2 tiny ribbons for the sides.

Be sure to check out all of the wonderful cards that the other design team members did.  And don't forget our Progressive challenge that is going on all month!

Next, is a card that I made on my own (not for a design team).  It is such a simple card, but it is really effective!  I used a Silhouette file called Quilt Card.  The file cuts circles with score lines that can be folded inward to make squares.  I chose some matching designer card stock and just glued them onto the base card that was embossed with an Embossabilities plate.  I added a sentiment with a rubber stamp and cut it out with the Nestabilities Fancy Frame die.  Yes, it was that easy!  I really love the way it looks!  I think it is very elegant and chic.  If I do this card again, I might try doing some distressing on it.  Then it will be shabby chic!  LOL

Till next time...

Progressive Challenge

Hi all!  It's time for a new monthly progressive challenge at Imagine That Digis Progressive Challenge.  Remember that if you played along last month, you get the image for FREE!  My card for the design team was printed and colored with Copic markers.  I had to fussy cut around the image so I could pop dot it on to my die cut background.  I made 2 different sized layers, one in white and a smaller one in red.  I embossed with my Cuttlebug folder, Swiss Dots.  I then brayered black over the top to make it look like ladybug dots.  I made a matching double bow for the top and around the bigger layer of card stock. I love how I just happened to have this great ribbon in my stash!

Don't forget to go to Imagine That Digis by Kris and pick up this adorable image.  If you didn't get to play last month, you can get the file on sale for only $2.00.  Then, next month you can get the freebie!

Till next time...