tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50488710298758596072024-03-19T06:00:34.024-05:00 Crystal O. MinklerCrystal O. Minklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06431500583176080309noreply@blogger.comBlogger1239125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048871029875859607.post-7631008131344711682024-03-19T06:00:00.131-05:002024-03-19T06:00:00.177-05:00Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch 19 ~ Good Days ~ Unity Stamp Co.<div style="text-align: center;"> Hello there crafty friend!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thankfully, I am finally starting to feel better. This nasty cold had me exhausted and coughing up a lung. Ugh! It seemed to last forever, too! So I'm excited to be back with inspiration for the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set?set=oa.258216107344669&type=3"><span style="color: black;"><b>Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch 19</b></span></a> for the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/859130374619375"><span style="color: black;"><b>Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration</b></span></a> Facebook group. I'm continuing to use up those leftover papers from my days on the Scrapping for Less Design Team - over 3 years ago now! These leftover papers have just been taking up room in my studio so I challenged myself to start using them all up!! So, I'll be sharing the cards I create throughout the month. Some will be using the TOPII sketches and others will just be ideas I came up with using the last few scraps. I hope you're inspired to not only play along with this month's sketch, but also use up those scraps right along with me!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8bKvYijvDT0Yq_6CvqLZipBbtxT2XCStfphhqzKqq0noQE9UKeIgz5DBfVwUII-u-T1PgsvYr-kAs5gxtRYaubj72pb8eCUtTX5Si2hrlQJR6yWw-80futxEBpASI-2Ip2AeqrnBAPJRJSJQ0y9t1vw5lx79PlOC3r5tjJoOGpQZXEKriMjMKqxuxlqpC/s1280/TOPII%20Sketch%2019%20Unity%20Good%20Days.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8bKvYijvDT0Yq_6CvqLZipBbtxT2XCStfphhqzKqq0noQE9UKeIgz5DBfVwUII-u-T1PgsvYr-kAs5gxtRYaubj72pb8eCUtTX5Si2hrlQJR6yWw-80futxEBpASI-2Ip2AeqrnBAPJRJSJQ0y9t1vw5lx79PlOC3r5tjJoOGpQZXEKriMjMKqxuxlqpC/w400-h400/TOPII%20Sketch%2019%20Unity%20Good%20Days.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Because I love a challenge... I've also challenged myself to use stamps that haven't seen ink yet. So I inked up the adorable bunny from the <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/good-days/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Good Days</b></span></a> stamps from Unity Stamp Co. Isn't that bunny and the cute chicks just too sweet?! I wanted to keep a simple color scheme since my papers were basically monochromatic.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used to color:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Bunny: RV0000, RV10, RV13, C00, C1, C3</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Baby Chicks: Y11, Y15, Y35</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Flowers: RV0000, RV10, RV13, BG0000, BG11, BG01</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Ground: BG0000, BG11</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYTFGFf-KVA4gYdD6e2kheY5RxUysTME4rljUbqbBAd_KTv-aGaoxXL86w2HJQsjLbnfOU4lLWohsthZYmkFj7hK0bGrYl2E4AlTLi2yDCPPJuyX42ZgOaaIW6XUxmcrkol1JZllZ9_u0eWAgiqm-2OAw3GSi1HBeWXGYd7j4bEOjIJdyVJD6G9v2Uf6oR/s690/TOPII%20Sketch%2019.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYTFGFf-KVA4gYdD6e2kheY5RxUysTME4rljUbqbBAd_KTv-aGaoxXL86w2HJQsjLbnfOU4lLWohsthZYmkFj7hK0bGrYl2E4AlTLi2yDCPPJuyX42ZgOaaIW6XUxmcrkol1JZllZ9_u0eWAgiqm-2OAw3GSi1HBeWXGYd7j4bEOjIJdyVJD6G9v2Uf6oR/w400-h400/TOPII%20Sketch%2019.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's a look at the fun sketch for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/859130374619375/media/albums"><span style="color: black;"><b>Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch 19</b></span></a>. Did you know I host a monthly sketch challenge in my group? The sketch, as always, is meant to inspire not require. So let the sketch lead in your design, but don't feel limited by it. I've really enjoyed the simplicity of this sketch. This sketch challenge is actually ending next Monday so if you want to play along get your entry in!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP7cOuQAX6t4WkOTsD3vG6a-LWIoFFFjf-JoyAZv2F2hrfgeBreNNSnH8_G9s_Gcet8YM64mDyO7ZfArcB44QGQsb4wOEr14DTh0toQkp-kvcOW5aknLl9Mph-RzIhEIIPYaLoaWiKFBDH4G4jdrJgaq5QlK5J-QknzOgBstBOSH9pe60CK4GbkKDaTlzt/s1280/TOPII%20Sketch%2019%20Unity%20Good%20Days%20closeup.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP7cOuQAX6t4WkOTsD3vG6a-LWIoFFFjf-JoyAZv2F2hrfgeBreNNSnH8_G9s_Gcet8YM64mDyO7ZfArcB44QGQsb4wOEr14DTh0toQkp-kvcOW5aknLl9Mph-RzIhEIIPYaLoaWiKFBDH4G4jdrJgaq5QlK5J-QknzOgBstBOSH9pe60CK4GbkKDaTlzt/w400-h400/TOPII%20Sketch%2019%20Unity%20Good%20Days%20closeup.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used another large strip of pattern paper from my leftovers and matched it up with a card front of Coastal Cabana card stock from Stampin' Up. I trimmed it to 4 x 5-1/4". The white scallops are die cut using a scallops die from the Blueprints 22 dies from My Favorite Things {can't seem to find it on their website so it must be retired}. I just die cut a couple of long scraps from my stash of white card stock and adhered them behind the pattern paper strip. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRHghZY_p67VqIhabz0WRmYHyTndMo_m_eJ15cKQzNI0fDxtBXCPYhksuyRs6TYDfluJ5caGG5wWddO29BX-EgKSDoaPOdZiujTfSsPSafoe32ZiIl1fVLw-M9XhO_eSSA0rpRgPjPKwnleY3BOeY2isK2RG-nKzqSnNWmgyu5lZlIuFU2ndGcCOV-Lx9I/s1280/TOPII%20Sketch%2019%20Unity%20Good%20Days%20closeup2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRHghZY_p67VqIhabz0WRmYHyTndMo_m_eJ15cKQzNI0fDxtBXCPYhksuyRs6TYDfluJ5caGG5wWddO29BX-EgKSDoaPOdZiujTfSsPSafoe32ZiIl1fVLw-M9XhO_eSSA0rpRgPjPKwnleY3BOeY2isK2RG-nKzqSnNWmgyu5lZlIuFU2ndGcCOV-Lx9I/w400-h400/TOPII%20Sketch%2019%20Unity%20Good%20Days%20closeup2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I fussy cut the bunny scene cutting the bunny on the black line and cutting a border around the grass, flowers, and chicks. Adhered the bunny scene to a vellum oval die cut using the <a href="https://wholesalecraftingsupplies.com/products/pleated-oval-die-set-gina-marie-designs"><span style="color: black;"><b>Pleated Oval Die Set</b></span></a> from Gina Marie Designs. I was then able to add glue behind the bunny scene and adhere the oval to the card - a great trick for adhering vellum. The sentiment is from the <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/sweet-easter-gnome/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Sweet Easter Gnome</b></span></a> stamps from Unity that I used for <a href="https://crystalominkler.blogspot.com/2024/03/tawny-owl-paperie-inky-inspiration.html"><span style="color: black;"><b>my card</b></span></a> a couple weeks ago. I just love that font and stamped a few to have on hand. I added foam tape under the word happy and just adhered the other half of the sentiment using glue. This way the sentiment lays flat on the card.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I hope you're inspired to play along with the sketch... and maybe even use up some of those paper scraps and/or paper pads! Stay healthy and have a wonderful week!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks so much for stopping by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">See ya next time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Inky Hugs,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Crystal</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{Please note that comment moderation is on. Your lovely comment will appear once approved.}</div><p></p>Crystal O. Minklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06431500583176080309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048871029875859607.post-73602530710837095322024-03-14T06:00:00.076-05:002024-03-14T06:00:00.447-05:00What's Up Chick ~ Chick Tribe ~ Unity Stamp Co.<div style="text-align: center;">Hello there crafty friend! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Have you seen the awesome new chicken stamps that were just released at <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Unity Stamp Co</b></span></a>?! The <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/chick-tribe/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Chick Tribe</b></span></a> stamps are so fun!! Of course, they totally made me think of the cute chicks that we just got. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBk0sJ3aKhAK5RmJjhzQCMASpHtjpWuioY0b2ulQxA612NcLOeMt2AGE1zaXjSne1KIFIVacuaLeq_T-O2uR_XD6bGQP01KBh3NeNbHQ8ZU9DdVi2sqvVswtZh2yDstCoahYgTwZboCwaPlRtQ-9OVrne1dxXThq6YgxV36aEqbYASrvBRLcMPgF3O-OAm/s1340/Unity%20Chick%20Tribe.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1340" data-original-width="1340" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBk0sJ3aKhAK5RmJjhzQCMASpHtjpWuioY0b2ulQxA612NcLOeMt2AGE1zaXjSne1KIFIVacuaLeq_T-O2uR_XD6bGQP01KBh3NeNbHQ8ZU9DdVi2sqvVswtZh2yDstCoahYgTwZboCwaPlRtQ-9OVrne1dxXThq6YgxV36aEqbYASrvBRLcMPgF3O-OAm/w400-h400/Unity%20Chick%20Tribe.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That sassy chick in the floppy purple hat is our very own Sunny B. She {or maybe he HAHA! We don't know their genders just yet} has been the Queen of the chicks so far. I had a blast coloring up these beauties with my Copic markers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All the Chickens: Y11, Y23, Y15, Y26, YR15, YR27, R20, R14, R46</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hats / Earrings / Glasses / Bloomers: V000, V12, V15, R20, R14, R46</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Boots: N1, N3, N5</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hair: B0000, B000, B01</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Grass: YG11, YG03, Y26</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sky: B0000, B000</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFZ9mQhYtOe8aLacnQEyu4vR3SuImV8hatxzJcfC3fA4UF7WV5HpaXIP5_dMnFxIAeSlJaCQOnhPs3YyjasFx2O_xX8SHyfri6eogDmuIljQ8eNIzFIosNxw4K81j-XY3fwnZw8K8znodsmdaMNsLgBog0uITkjV4ApTfg7q0xb8zoFrMKA_t7C5uj7bzx/s1280/Unity%20Chick%20Tribe%20closeup.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFZ9mQhYtOe8aLacnQEyu4vR3SuImV8hatxzJcfC3fA4UF7WV5HpaXIP5_dMnFxIAeSlJaCQOnhPs3YyjasFx2O_xX8SHyfri6eogDmuIljQ8eNIzFIosNxw4K81j-XY3fwnZw8K8znodsmdaMNsLgBog0uITkjV4ApTfg7q0xb8zoFrMKA_t7C5uj7bzx/w400-h400/Unity%20Chick%20Tribe%20closeup.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I stamped the <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/chick-tribe/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Chick Tribe</b></span></a> chicks with Black Amalgam ink on Stampers Select White card stock from Papertrey Ink. And die cut them with a die from the <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/deckle-stitches-nesting-die-set/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Deckle & Stitches Nesting Die Set</b></span></a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRqCmQu7uaKPNNkkNV-oGCzV1Yq54XPKyHM2jUsRcaTUvD0n4eJ1gk6b86x5cSqfUGocWsbPpD0PYkPV-VhFlk76Piz5PEJOfwg-R8dMPdFjZxkPTdanVQvtMmlEQJDf1Ej1Ept7eoXoZ5-4Y1XwszW40wwAm6eCViYB72CwB0_5GhA0sgw4r3DjbRe9rT/s1280/Unity%20Chick%20Tribe%20closeup2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRqCmQu7uaKPNNkkNV-oGCzV1Yq54XPKyHM2jUsRcaTUvD0n4eJ1gk6b86x5cSqfUGocWsbPpD0PYkPV-VhFlk76Piz5PEJOfwg-R8dMPdFjZxkPTdanVQvtMmlEQJDf1Ej1Ept7eoXoZ5-4Y1XwszW40wwAm6eCViYB72CwB0_5GhA0sgw4r3DjbRe9rT/w400-h400/Unity%20Chick%20Tribe%20closeup2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I thought the pretty greenery in the <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/trust-in-its-wings-paper-pack/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Trust In Its Wings {paper pack}</b></span></a> would be a nice background for the chicks. And used the polka dot paper for my card front. I added foam tape to the back of the chicks panel and popped them up on the greenery paper. I then wrapped the layers with a couple of pieces of {Ivory} May Arts Burlap String and tied a pretty double bow. I adhered the layer to the card front that was adhered to a white A2 top fold card base. I think this one turned out pretty nice! That's it for me today! Have an ink-tastic day!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks so much for stopping by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">See ya next time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Inky hugs,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Crystal</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{Please note that comment moderation is on. Your lovely comment will appear shortly.}</div><p></p>Crystal O. Minklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06431500583176080309noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048871029875859607.post-83682683965735716542024-03-12T12:00:00.000-05:002024-03-12T12:00:00.244-05:00Only One Choice ~ Rise Up Darling ~ Unity Stamp Co.<div style="text-align: center;">Hello there crafty friend! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I am in love with the gorgeous new <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/rise-up-darling/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Rise Up Darling</b></span></a> stamp from <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Unity Stamp Co</b></span></a>. I love the gorgeous flower and the designs all around it... so beautiful! So I had to veer from my plans for today. Unity is releasing some new and wonderful stamps today and I just had to play with this stamp! So I'll be back next week with a post finishing up those paper scraps! I hope you'll stop on by!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx2TZI2iTR1NS0f5KuWql-Y0mjAM7d9z957rYnrga1A_algYacmiZG9ypeBsfVroeYSsCW4Ahgj_jf1XquLzwr3zJ7VVxuMutbyy4IbnRvEsEiCCC1vv7V_1Fy7E56K1rpGag-9O6ZXI9vk7glqLWi1yMNwnv2O8UsQZ1heq4GOQ-b-oJ6TVG_of1pTkUW/s1299/Unity%20Rise%20Up.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1299" data-original-width="1299" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx2TZI2iTR1NS0f5KuWql-Y0mjAM7d9z957rYnrga1A_algYacmiZG9ypeBsfVroeYSsCW4Ahgj_jf1XquLzwr3zJ7VVxuMutbyy4IbnRvEsEiCCC1vv7V_1Fy7E56K1rpGag-9O6ZXI9vk7glqLWi1yMNwnv2O8UsQZ1heq4GOQ-b-oJ6TVG_of1pTkUW/w400-h400/Unity%20Rise%20Up.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I just got my latest order from Unity and noticed that the designs in the <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/timeworn-paws-anthology-paper-pack/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Timeworn Paws Anthology {paper pack}</b></span></a> looked kinda similar to the designs with the <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/rise-up-darling/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Rise Up Darling</b></span></a> flower. So naturally I had to pair them up!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrgjH6Yk8Hpp8hqk263RKa4mmL86NNWvRopbGw0DtpsWLUd8m93Q5cFhLYVY0UspM9Y0GDH78apCunY-OCMQ8sNoaWb0lJOYu-ooKS0fucaCb7qDwVaHO8QbBkIIub9qYS5s7te3yf2XQ16XIbUY9w1GFRhDhVz5w7Y61MFYcwQCRW0IUnnT6HsIEcyU7u/s690/TOPII%20Sketch%2019.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrgjH6Yk8Hpp8hqk263RKa4mmL86NNWvRopbGw0DtpsWLUd8m93Q5cFhLYVY0UspM9Y0GDH78apCunY-OCMQ8sNoaWb0lJOYu-ooKS0fucaCb7qDwVaHO8QbBkIIub9qYS5s7te3yf2XQ16XIbUY9w1GFRhDhVz5w7Y61MFYcwQCRW0IUnnT6HsIEcyU7u/w400-h400/TOPII%20Sketch%2019.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Inspiration for my card comes from the current <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set?set=oa.258216107344669&type=3"><span style="color: black;"><b>Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch 19</b></span></a>. I couldn't help myself... this sketch is so easy and versatile! I just had to use it again! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdxkpnTSg4OLjrJG0OZUQICdv2oMvnGWCdf2UblPDlA1XvW3d0Q06Hhuus-8TeabphN3meEPhXlbrH4LuCeQT66Z_8Ib9ROZ8qFPsNLP7hTjhSZBroxlrui4L2ozWy-Za5SvF3Z64swNczuuQWlNLqmD70e_wOm6P2KpJ7YvidEqoxCzJmnVB9d95Gd-lS/s1280/Unity%20Rise%20Up%20closeup.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdxkpnTSg4OLjrJG0OZUQICdv2oMvnGWCdf2UblPDlA1XvW3d0Q06Hhuus-8TeabphN3meEPhXlbrH4LuCeQT66Z_8Ib9ROZ8qFPsNLP7hTjhSZBroxlrui4L2ozWy-Za5SvF3Z64swNczuuQWlNLqmD70e_wOm6P2KpJ7YvidEqoxCzJmnVB9d95Gd-lS/w400-h400/Unity%20Rise%20Up%20closeup.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stamped the <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/rise-up-darling/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Rise Up Darling</b></span></a> flower with Black Amalgam ink from Gina K. Designs on Stampers Select White card stock from Papertrey Ink. Colored up the flower very simply with my Copic markers and also stamped the the sentiment on a scrap of white card stock. I die cut the flower using a stitched circle die from the <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/scallops-circles-nesting-dies/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Scallops & Circles {nesting dies}</b></span></a>. Distressed the edges of the trimmed sentiment and the die cut flower with Vintage Photo Distress Ink. Lightly, not too much. I wanted it to be similar to the pattern paper but also have some white to work with the torn edges of the patter paper behind the flower. My layers are mat on True Black card stock from Papertrey Ink.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's a quick list of the Copic Markers I used: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Petals: BG11, BG34, BG05</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Flower Center: Y11, Y15, YR15, YR27</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Leaves: YG11, YG03</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLMDBzRWTXYEJd8zIy6eotperjbnvl0-E1Srgj8WKavAcp8GWnka393TVxZRztA_fv2qRxXFdOgfGsOuZNkaWFjB2Bss6N9Uatf-ocvlUidWLnCPV9uDeGGjCxxyrj6UkAytXolpnzT2Fz4GfwhCDSWZASfmwY08D4RsLY28aO4cZU7B6VzA23kPfTIL7c/s1280/Unity%20Rise%20Up%20closeup2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLMDBzRWTXYEJd8zIy6eotperjbnvl0-E1Srgj8WKavAcp8GWnka393TVxZRztA_fv2qRxXFdOgfGsOuZNkaWFjB2Bss6N9Uatf-ocvlUidWLnCPV9uDeGGjCxxyrj6UkAytXolpnzT2Fz4GfwhCDSWZASfmwY08D4RsLY28aO4cZU7B6VzA23kPfTIL7c/w400-h400/Unity%20Rise%20Up%20closeup2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I added a couple strips of tape runner onto my paper layers and looped some {Natural} May Arts Burlap String. I laid the circle over top to see that some of the loops stuck out, adjusting as needed. Adhered the sentiment to the die cut circle and then added a bunch of foam tape to the back of both and popped them up on the card. That's it for me today! Have an ink-tastic day!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks so much for stopping by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">See ya next time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Inky hugs,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Crystal</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{Please note that comment moderation is on. Your lovely comment will appear shortly.}</div><p></p>Crystal O. Minklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06431500583176080309noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048871029875859607.post-83866452117438112622024-03-11T00:00:00.108-05:002024-03-11T00:00:00.337-05:00Inky Paws Challenge #218 ~ Color Challenge Reminder<div style="text-align: center;"> Hello there crafty friend!</div><div style="text-align: center;"> There's still time to play along with the <a href="https://www.inkypawschallenge.com/2024/03/inky-paws-challenge-218.html"><span style="color: black;"><b>Inky Paws Challenge #218 - Color Challenge</b></span></a>! You have until this coming Friday, March 15th to get your entries in for the challenge and a chance to win a $20 store credit to <a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Newton's Nook Designs</b></span></a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoKBx68DsizmVNFBCp8P3olt5OTVqOPiIp3acx-kDIomIFh8mQSROCXyCL9j_R_XaocmTko88-_TuO-aWfKVc73Ehxk7qGnJ06CLe_1LCu05jFtNkZjdDP-zY0uq01MIe4XVXkpPb_Usaga15TSfMWKF1v3N2f_Wcf-xCeqqdMzWiWkebYkv3p0lPq3FhD/s1300/411912773_10160654960236311_5001310912616773591_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1300" data-original-width="1300" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoKBx68DsizmVNFBCp8P3olt5OTVqOPiIp3acx-kDIomIFh8mQSROCXyCL9j_R_XaocmTko88-_TuO-aWfKVc73Ehxk7qGnJ06CLe_1LCu05jFtNkZjdDP-zY0uq01MIe4XVXkpPb_Usaga15TSfMWKF1v3N2f_Wcf-xCeqqdMzWiWkebYkv3p0lPq3FhD/w400-h400/411912773_10160654960236311_5001310912616773591_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.inkypawschallenge.com/2024/03/inky-paws-challenge-218.html"><span style="color: black;"><b>Inky Paws Challenge #218 - Color Challenge</b></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here's another look at the fun colors... Violet, Lavender, Yellow, and White.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3VURP2d5znrUUJ8nf_SEYIlzXQiX_F4Ojs94YYv1Bu3ZVa1QwvvRsJTElogKVFmQcics8r7bWyfTjzSan-UJYms_Wy4VsJhyphenhyphenbeuJ8fPWw1YPrcZ00Q7pmVXVa56GiZ6vs9ML2qqhzC84doKbCGKOP4Tap1ysDyH8ZJVkeJ3UEVDDKhTsaapOaiCi5Wi0L/s1280/NND%20IPC%20218%20Color%20Challenge%20Newton's%20Peeps%20c2%20turned.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3VURP2d5znrUUJ8nf_SEYIlzXQiX_F4Ojs94YYv1Bu3ZVa1QwvvRsJTElogKVFmQcics8r7bWyfTjzSan-UJYms_Wy4VsJhyphenhyphenbeuJ8fPWw1YPrcZ00Q7pmVXVa56GiZ6vs9ML2qqhzC84doKbCGKOP4Tap1ysDyH8ZJVkeJ3UEVDDKhTsaapOaiCi5Wi0L/w400-h400/NND%20IPC%20218%20Color%20Challenge%20Newton's%20Peeps%20c2%20turned.jpg" width="400" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This time I played with the super cute <a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/newtons-peeps/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Newton's Peeps Stamp Set</b></span></a>. We just recently got some baby chicks and they are just the cutest!! For the color challenge I just colored them all yellow, but ours came as a mix of yellow, brown and black. All so cute! I fussy cut the cute little chick because I don't have the <a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/newtons-peeps-die-set/"><span style="color: black;"><b>coordinating dies</b></span></a>, but you better believe I added the dies to my wishlist! LOL</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6s0felkDwg5oK6n7ou-1rsyYC5dTao7JXqmB0xXu4IU5Hs8i7jLJiZ2bZOHqQuBhisreeK28n8p0-CjJAguarMlYeNVdyFpcH8yRsRqRDxGyoNYDQVdk3RoX-1BxjpxkRRk2UBpk9rgcryk5lgIGeW6o0bdINDchcbg86Ga-m4tHJeny4fg9DTpLNcDVK/s690/TOPII%20Sketch%2019.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6s0felkDwg5oK6n7ou-1rsyYC5dTao7JXqmB0xXu4IU5Hs8i7jLJiZ2bZOHqQuBhisreeK28n8p0-CjJAguarMlYeNVdyFpcH8yRsRqRDxGyoNYDQVdk3RoX-1BxjpxkRRk2UBpk9rgcryk5lgIGeW6o0bdINDchcbg86Ga-m4tHJeny4fg9DTpLNcDVK/w400-h400/TOPII%20Sketch%2019.png" width="400" /></a></div>Inspiration for my card comes from the current <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set?set=oa.258216107344669&type=3"><span style="color: black;"><b>Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch 19</b></span></a>. Having this fun sketch in mind, I was able to whip up a cute Easter card really quick. Love how it turned out!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV2EIuUu74UMeXN-ROshPg9Q3pPncQkmT5WCv9ElJAdprp3TE9ElzR2l4qbicufss-9zWLT3Yt8nOy1v1BJuSCGLP0L3V0SNoqIcfR-tHinhhGQ0yl2D09PTbDDlnDHmLSpfaPZ-BaOleKzn5I861x_T9lqr7ukWe0fFq8-ejt5eorjhq2r3jii1ewKcsd/s1280/NND%20IPC%20218%20Color%20Challenge%20Newton's%20Peeps%20c2%20closeup.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV2EIuUu74UMeXN-ROshPg9Q3pPncQkmT5WCv9ElJAdprp3TE9ElzR2l4qbicufss-9zWLT3Yt8nOy1v1BJuSCGLP0L3V0SNoqIcfR-tHinhhGQ0yl2D09PTbDDlnDHmLSpfaPZ-BaOleKzn5I861x_T9lqr7ukWe0fFq8-ejt5eorjhq2r3jii1ewKcsd/w400-h400/NND%20IPC%20218%20Color%20Challenge%20Newton's%20Peeps%20c2%20closeup.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I stamped the sweet kitty and peeps with Memento Tuxedo Black ink on white card stock and colored it all up with some Copic markers. Die cut the kitty using a stitched die from the <a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/circle-frames-die-set/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Circle Frames Die Set</b></span></a>. Stamped the sentiment on a scrap of white card stock and trimmed it. Adhered the sentiment to the circle and then added foam tape to the back of both and popped them up on the card.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used to color up the kitty ice cream:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Kitty: R00, R20, C00, C1, C3</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Kitty's Collar: V000, V12, V15, V17, Y15, Y28</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Basket: V000, V12, V15, C00, C1, C3</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Bow: V000, V12, V15, V17</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Peeps: Y11, Y15, YR15</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Ground: N0, N1, N3</div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4jOHe-fhp6PBKJJjzFHHKQGQCBgd1rUKEX6yq_BtmI9b1XaEInjqkqJThIDbZlfbpjdhN6LTWOcmGetpXFcriOQRpiJxFfpt4CP7UGSM4K_7J8wXPRdy13r6mtMgQPKbxYJYG6GuR0ia5mkkpdH2G2sIsZPrdH7PME6GXTggbBhArouLV1bJ4oMGbEobn/s1280/NND%20IPC%20218%20Color%20Challenge%20Newton's%20Peeps%20c2%20closeup2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4jOHe-fhp6PBKJJjzFHHKQGQCBgd1rUKEX6yq_BtmI9b1XaEInjqkqJThIDbZlfbpjdhN6LTWOcmGetpXFcriOQRpiJxFfpt4CP7UGSM4K_7J8wXPRdy13r6mtMgQPKbxYJYG6GuR0ia5mkkpdH2G2sIsZPrdH7PME6GXTggbBhArouLV1bJ4oMGbEobn/w400-h400/NND%20IPC%20218%20Color%20Challenge%20Newton's%20Peeps%20c2%20closeup2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I used the pretty postage stamp die from the <a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/framework-die-set/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Framework Die Set</b></span></a> to die cut the yellow and purple pattern papers from the <a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/spring-blooms-paper-pad/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Spring Blooms 6x6 Paper Pad</b></span></a>. I trimmed the purple paper and adhered it to the center of the yellow paper for my background. I adhered the pattern paper layers to a card base of Orchid Opulence card stock from Stampin' Up {may be retired, not sure}. I've been using some of my colored card stocks for bases lately. I just go through so much white card stock! I have to supplement a bit to make it all stretch... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiThrf-lZ3M1DjbOpPYUNHpMY6iyWPiA8zIFre1G_L3e92e_Pw-UbGU1VkaAknhyOLiU474hgF5Kmb64r4TmPiWvua5gsUo1_NMymcU1R1SgiLQ1mzjM40cK86xZSlxCbBz8Dkcpa4yEzovWQ4HBdDaJ-SU1krQQmIV8YAil4XT8v7021ibl-12rpOKFAZS/s1280/NND%20IPC%20218%20Color%20Challenge%20Newton's%20Peeps%20c2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiThrf-lZ3M1DjbOpPYUNHpMY6iyWPiA8zIFre1G_L3e92e_Pw-UbGU1VkaAknhyOLiU474hgF5Kmb64r4TmPiWvua5gsUo1_NMymcU1R1SgiLQ1mzjM40cK86xZSlxCbBz8Dkcpa4yEzovWQ4HBdDaJ-SU1krQQmIV8YAil4XT8v7021ibl-12rpOKFAZS/w400-h400/NND%20IPC%20218%20Color%20Challenge%20Newton's%20Peeps%20c2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Now it's your turn to get your paws inky with your <a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Newton's Nook Designs</b></span></a> products and create a project with the color combo of Violet, Lavender, Yellow, and White. Be sure to link up to the <a href="https://www.inkypawschallenge.com/2024/03/inky-paws-challenge-218.html"><span style="color: black;"><b>Inky Paws Challenge</b></span></a>! Can't wait to see your projects!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Thanks so much for stopping by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">See ya next time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Inky Hugs,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Crystal</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">{Please note that comment moderation is on. Your lovely comment will appear once approved.}</div></div></div><p></p>Crystal O. Minklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06431500583176080309noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048871029875859607.post-10039357731787270212024-03-05T06:00:00.098-06:002024-03-05T06:00:00.181-06:00Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch 19 ~ Sweet Easter Gnome with Egg Hunt ~ Unity Stamp Co.<div style="text-align: center;"> Hello there crafty friend!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Today I'm sharing more inspiration for the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set?set=oa.258216107344669&type=3"><span style="color: black;"><b>TOPII Sketch 19</b></span></a> for the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/859130374619375"><span style="color: black;"><b>Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration</b></span></a> Facebook group. A sweet Easter card using one of the adorable gnomes in the <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/sweet-easter-gnome/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Sweet Easter Gnome</b></span></a> stamps from <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Unity Stamp Co</b></span></a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWTxifBsE5C7VCc6d31UywPzzghtR847ntdf4j10M1LZ1-7gHTRdGcCRc0cPt0fKl9pug1UIT4JLFnErdI_IhP_0sJ8uS88_rYPOlk16xydZOXVCr9l08xCmY_-1XoCedD7T6yFbZmeomIf38LndTz6M_wWOVil5psjkWTFdbIdHG_2aM96HDpv8DE7hJC/s1280/TOPII%20Sketch%2019%20Unity%20Sweet%20Easter%20Gnome%20with%20Egg%20Hunt.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWTxifBsE5C7VCc6d31UywPzzghtR847ntdf4j10M1LZ1-7gHTRdGcCRc0cPt0fKl9pug1UIT4JLFnErdI_IhP_0sJ8uS88_rYPOlk16xydZOXVCr9l08xCmY_-1XoCedD7T6yFbZmeomIf38LndTz6M_wWOVil5psjkWTFdbIdHG_2aM96HDpv8DE7hJC/w400-h400/TOPII%20Sketch%2019%20Unity%20Sweet%20Easter%20Gnome%20with%20Egg%20Hunt.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm still trying to finish off the paper pack I found last week. It may take longer to finish off this paper pack only using one strip of pattern paper per card for this sketch though! LOL! I did also use a scrap of white card stock from my old Scrapping for Less days. It's just slightly different from the Stampers Select White card stock from Papertrey Ink that I used for my card base. I think it's still ok.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh86GRocfB7z83QHCZg91A83k5E_Qdx1NrUP0ht2hT3NKBCD01IHw0-Okm2KaDyN4vvUfj6IW9WGNaPZLmPixtjLg3oi8cw91rfHxJsp8FKz2a1zZLQEPRDOQCZvDN_VA1oBhYRrhpJq1EVeryEaMqoq9uNEn2tQ2N7KyeJdwrGDmb4bgsuSFM8Fx_k0IRL/s1286/TOPII%20Sketch%2019%20Unity%20Sweet%20Easter%20Gnome%20with%20Egg%20Hunt%20closeup.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1286" data-original-width="1286" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh86GRocfB7z83QHCZg91A83k5E_Qdx1NrUP0ht2hT3NKBCD01IHw0-Okm2KaDyN4vvUfj6IW9WGNaPZLmPixtjLg3oi8cw91rfHxJsp8FKz2a1zZLQEPRDOQCZvDN_VA1oBhYRrhpJq1EVeryEaMqoq9uNEn2tQ2N7KyeJdwrGDmb4bgsuSFM8Fx_k0IRL/w400-h400/TOPII%20Sketch%2019%20Unity%20Sweet%20Easter%20Gnome%20with%20Egg%20Hunt%20closeup.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I stamped the adorable gnome and sentiment using Black Amalgam ink from Gina K. Designs and copic colored the gnome. I also stamped three eggs using stamps from the <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/egg-hunt/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Egg Hunt</b></span></a> stamps. I stamped them using Kitsch Flamingo, Salvaged Patina, and Mustard Seed Distress Oxide inks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's a quick list of the Copic Markers I used:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Skin: E000, E00, E11</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Beard: C00, C1, C3</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hat / Feet: C00, C1, C3, RV0000, RV10, RV13</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Easter Egg: Y11, Y15, Y35, RV0000, RV10, RV13, BG0000, BG11, BG01</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYTFGFf-KVA4gYdD6e2kheY5RxUysTME4rljUbqbBAd_KTv-aGaoxXL86w2HJQsjLbnfOU4lLWohsthZYmkFj7hK0bGrYl2E4AlTLi2yDCPPJuyX42ZgOaaIW6XUxmcrkol1JZllZ9_u0eWAgiqm-2OAw3GSi1HBeWXGYd7j4bEOjIJdyVJD6G9v2Uf6oR/s690/TOPII%20Sketch%2019.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYTFGFf-KVA4gYdD6e2kheY5RxUysTME4rljUbqbBAd_KTv-aGaoxXL86w2HJQsjLbnfOU4lLWohsthZYmkFj7hK0bGrYl2E4AlTLi2yDCPPJuyX42ZgOaaIW6XUxmcrkol1JZllZ9_u0eWAgiqm-2OAw3GSi1HBeWXGYd7j4bEOjIJdyVJD6G9v2Uf6oR/w400-h400/TOPII%20Sketch%2019.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's a look at the fun sketch for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set?set=oa.258216107344669&type=3"><span style="color: black;"><b>Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch 19</b></span></a>. The sketch, as always, is meant to inspire not require. So let the sketch lead in your design, but don't feel limited by it. I have another fun idea for a card to share next week using the sketch. And then I may only have tiny pattern papers bits to play with... so I'll have to figure out what I'll do with those this time.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgivqJdbWzY0AsT2lBkmAbnPYxiZcPLvfJcjluGehW4d6kvUFrEfMvhhbOvqoCZ1RcK1ZWsj5ddROf1Vp9sTgrp5lh5FWvUcxsKrFRbGgMyhrMnd6m3Qp2kQv2EiYgbBfNwz37YxP7QVIXiKVVRetRO9tBBFhzmoU-PxhPWvNL3d0dT5JwzkRzkIadon_Yx/s1314/TOPII%20Sketch%2019%20Unity%20Sweet%20Easter%20Gnome%20with%20Egg%20Hunt%20closeup2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1314" data-original-width="1314" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgivqJdbWzY0AsT2lBkmAbnPYxiZcPLvfJcjluGehW4d6kvUFrEfMvhhbOvqoCZ1RcK1ZWsj5ddROf1Vp9sTgrp5lh5FWvUcxsKrFRbGgMyhrMnd6m3Qp2kQv2EiYgbBfNwz37YxP7QVIXiKVVRetRO9tBBFhzmoU-PxhPWvNL3d0dT5JwzkRzkIadon_Yx/w400-h400/TOPII%20Sketch%2019%20Unity%20Sweet%20Easter%20Gnome%20with%20Egg%20Hunt%20closeup2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I fussy cut the gnome and cleaned up the edges by coloring them with a Memento Tuxedo black marker. I also fussy cut the eggs but I left a thin white border around the eggs. I adhered them all together and then adhered them to the card. I popped up the sentiment with foam tape. A pretty simple but cute card for my Easter card stash! Woohoo!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I hope you're inspired to play along with the sketch... and maybe even use up some of those paper scraps and/or paper pads! Have a wonderful week!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks so much for stopping by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">See ya next time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Inky Hugs,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Crystal</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{Please note that comment moderation is on. Your lovely comment will appear once approved.}</div><p></p>Crystal O. Minklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06431500583176080309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048871029875859607.post-17627726469489704892024-03-04T00:00:00.129-06:002024-03-04T17:09:44.550-06:00Inky Paws Challenge #218 ~ Color Challenge<div style="text-align: center;">Hello there crafty friend!</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's time for a new Inky Paws Challenge... a beautiful <span style="color: black;">Color Challenge</span>! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I sure hope that you'll join in the fun and play along with us with your Newton's Nook Designs products! You have until Friday, March 15th to get your entries in for the <a href="https://www.inkypawschallenge.com/"><span style="color: black;"><b>#218 Color Challenge</b></span></a> and a chance to win a $20 store credit to <a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Newton's Nook Designs</b></span></a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgozpK2NiP64PQ2W7gQia9v97L39HUGqPdaro8YWSu0-h8ba84oz_R1E2w4uuCsL0N2qaz64SpE4G-wYR68fqE7o6UBuogItpZyHywheActSYx5wwYylw0-rnyCLMaeXoAkAY9-3kr_mcnie9TkEdYauAknSkwxi1-7NLQxpFLAgIY5aoXg4jRjm60c-onb/s1300/411912773_10160654960236311_5001310912616773591_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1300" data-original-width="1300" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgozpK2NiP64PQ2W7gQia9v97L39HUGqPdaro8YWSu0-h8ba84oz_R1E2w4uuCsL0N2qaz64SpE4G-wYR68fqE7o6UBuogItpZyHywheActSYx5wwYylw0-rnyCLMaeXoAkAY9-3kr_mcnie9TkEdYauAknSkwxi1-7NLQxpFLAgIY5aoXg4jRjm60c-onb/w400-h400/411912773_10160654960236311_5001310912616773591_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.inkypawschallenge.com/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Inky Paws Challenge #218 - Color Challenge</b></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Such beautiful Spring colors... Violet, Lavender, Yellow, and White!! Love them!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0JxoaRfqs5CT1t2rF06sOI_ML0OjGlWwGEt994-glSgkUpaB453etRl7VrS6T6Kw7xe2bpoMs_jP56lersJv021fpA22ppBYUJPmm0Cn3qztWE3YIxg8PhTD74DGXFr56IuUw1SAFachaGLdTnzBNrENh21pGhkwQ82ukyEsXldffgxnlEvDsDkqKPTo_/s1280/NND%20IPC%20218%20Color%20Challenge%20Bunny%20Tails%20c1%20turned.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0JxoaRfqs5CT1t2rF06sOI_ML0OjGlWwGEt994-glSgkUpaB453etRl7VrS6T6Kw7xe2bpoMs_jP56lersJv021fpA22ppBYUJPmm0Cn3qztWE3YIxg8PhTD74DGXFr56IuUw1SAFachaGLdTnzBNrENh21pGhkwQ82ukyEsXldffgxnlEvDsDkqKPTo_/w400-h400/NND%20IPC%20218%20Color%20Challenge%20Bunny%20Tails%20c1%20turned.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #222222;">I started by die cutting a piece of Stamper's Select White card stock from Papertrey Ink using the stitched rectangle die from the </span><a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/frames-flags-die-set/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Frames & Flags Die Set</b></span></a><span style="color: #222222;">. I then lined up the first stencil from the </span><a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/bunny-tails-stencil-set/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Bunny Tails Stencil Set</b></span></a><span style="color: #222222;"> centering it on the panel and secured it to the back of the die cut panel using purple tape.</span></span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht-pf-EKo5O8SwY4_h0Sqfmbf-bpfWigR8ZWUsg2wU7SYY_al4fSCeJeJ4FepkYxNTYCy8lWrabR0CJLnDmc7d1gIjzqEje6F3TZSLoMBjH0ZqIF8oyTlQf_N3Msgta-SlYSgVNdwjkfhkTaO-QZjTxSJARwL2ZK6HMb0aJDt2hATvo5SCmA72CFxZcsJu/s1280/NND%20IPC%20218%20Color%20Challenge%20Bunny%20Tails%20c1%20closeup.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEht-pf-EKo5O8SwY4_h0Sqfmbf-bpfWigR8ZWUsg2wU7SYY_al4fSCeJeJ4FepkYxNTYCy8lWrabR0CJLnDmc7d1gIjzqEje6F3TZSLoMBjH0ZqIF8oyTlQf_N3Msgta-SlYSgVNdwjkfhkTaO-QZjTxSJARwL2ZK6HMb0aJDt2hATvo5SCmA72CFxZcsJu/w400-h400/NND%20IPC%20218%20Color%20Challenge%20Bunny%20Tails%20c1%20closeup.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: #222222;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I then blended Shaded Lilac and Wilted Violet Distress Oxide inks over the stencil. I dried the ink with my heat tool and replaced the stencil with the second stencil in the set. I used a crafty palette knife to apply </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">Distress Textured Paste Sparkle. Now, I actually thought I grabbed just the regular textured paste for white bunny tails. Oops! I do like the sparkle! Interesting how it changed the purple inks to pink. I did add one cute little white pom pom to the bottom bunny. Just for some interest and dimension on the card.</span></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSuJF48ftCumLlwdfwqdlGdQw4fullNzd6XOEluLG___381WZ_xuYJAY3d7rHut-LUKErXQRVPfmWeLiSRn8RqWFQDhi8qDSLcdEyXaPNU3Thl9NavsSlvru9ABqwe7P2kH3Qxjy2_9B2Rgm_YE2BozbqBiqmHUxu2ArBltQrMEi7G4C_UDter0hT8itWN/s1280/NND%20IPC%20218%20Color%20Challenge%20Bunny%20Tails%20c1%20closeup2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSuJF48ftCumLlwdfwqdlGdQw4fullNzd6XOEluLG___381WZ_xuYJAY3d7rHut-LUKErXQRVPfmWeLiSRn8RqWFQDhi8qDSLcdEyXaPNU3Thl9NavsSlvru9ABqwe7P2kH3Qxjy2_9B2Rgm_YE2BozbqBiqmHUxu2ArBltQrMEi7G4C_UDter0hT8itWN/w400-h400/NND%20IPC%20218%20Color%20Challenge%20Bunny%20Tails%20c1%20closeup2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;">I die cut a piece of Perfect Plum card stock from Stampin' Up using the banner die from the </span><a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/frames-flags-die-set/" style="color: #222222;"><span style="color: black;"><b>Frames & Flags Die Set</b></span></a><span style="color: #222222;">. I then</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #222222;"> heat embossed the sentiment from the </span><a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/frames-flags-die-set/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Spring Pile Up Stamp Set</b></span></a><span style="color: #222222;"> using white pigment ink, white embossing powder and a heat tool. I die cut the purple stripes paper from the </span></span><a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/springtime-paper-pad/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Springtime 6x6 Paper Pad</b></span></a><span style="color: #222222; font-family: inherit;"> using the largest stitched and scalloped die from the Frames & Flags Die Set. I placed a scrap of the yellow pattern paper over top of the die cut piece and laid the large die over top. I secured the yellow pattern paper to the die using washi tape and then ran it through my big shot. All that was left was to adhere all of my layers together onto a Perfect Plum card front measuring 4-1/4 x 5-1/2" that I adhered to a white A2 top fold card base measuring 4-1/4 x 11", scored at 5-1/2".</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDvQI24cZsR75WoCYQjRZthDvWu9KwzSL9jxG9p-ZWeNfo5M7HgYNS1UOdGhzcnCmjaXh4mXoEMb6Ujs73qK0T0RhqEK1vyal9vJHBO91kGeOer48SuHzszNDnWN5pnphktMUyUJ83fN2yBWu6qom_ZB4loW2F38KxQK0g4XsTunCDxuwKe28FaqsbYHs9/s1280/NND%20IPC%20218%20Color%20Challenge%20Bunny%20Tails%20c1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDvQI24cZsR75WoCYQjRZthDvWu9KwzSL9jxG9p-ZWeNfo5M7HgYNS1UOdGhzcnCmjaXh4mXoEMb6Ujs73qK0T0RhqEK1vyal9vJHBO91kGeOer48SuHzszNDnWN5pnphktMUyUJ83fN2yBWu6qom_ZB4loW2F38KxQK0g4XsTunCDxuwKe28FaqsbYHs9/w400-h400/NND%20IPC%20218%20Color%20Challenge%20Bunny%20Tails%20c1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Now it's your turn to get your paws inky with your <a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Newton's Nook Designs</b></span></a> products and create a project using the color combo of Violet, Lavender, Yellow, and White. Be sure to link up to the <a href="https://www.inkypawschallenge.com/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Inky Paws Challenge</b></span></a>! Can't wait to see your projects!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Thanks so much for stopping by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">See ya next time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Inky Hugs,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Crystal</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">{Please note that comment moderation is on. Your lovely comment will appear once approved.}</div></div><p></p>Crystal O. Minklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06431500583176080309noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048871029875859607.post-51471110433856076622024-03-02T09:00:00.214-06:002024-03-02T09:00:00.139-06:00~ Friends of Unity March 2024 Blog Hop ~ <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;">Hello there crafty friend!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span face="Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">It's time for our Friends of Unity Blog Hop!! Anyone else amazed that it's March?! Say what?! Where is the time going? If we could just slow down this ride, I sure would appreciate it! Anywho... this month's hop is fun and the cue is open to interpretation so I'm excited to see all the ideas from our friends.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC3cj42BZNn2QLrYtllbBAO21eaIqS9WrtN9_wcLj3UKFm30a1umY5ECVSH5MfRSkBbji_Sbk0hD8S5kHTiV_zrLweb8J90ffv87k0keWIunXY-G4ISZku6Jpd_S-bi71af3NSAAR_WMfUQ8DtU5qzB784V1typPk2htBkBe0A2_UkDRqb8rpRPBmqkupC/s1080/March%202024%20blog%20hop%20graphic.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC3cj42BZNn2QLrYtllbBAO21eaIqS9WrtN9_wcLj3UKFm30a1umY5ECVSH5MfRSkBbji_Sbk0hD8S5kHTiV_zrLweb8J90ffv87k0keWIunXY-G4ISZku6Jpd_S-bi71af3NSAAR_WMfUQ8DtU5qzB784V1typPk2htBkBe0A2_UkDRqb8rpRPBmqkupC/w400-h400/March%202024%20blog%20hop%20graphic.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Found in Nature is our cue this month! I had fun with a couple of ideas for this month's hop. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTixp_Ky3i0OXzdXdkY9g2J4J9YFvGWvbBg4eoz0A2bWuJjazS7ptxYHz0mOvKLOvVUKLrpmYJblP_yNdpDfKxMyulnYs1l-lBYWT4RC6tos-GAavq-KBufsrPE6ziDzOYIxuJk9YrL-91VWbE2CstKjAn1pzL7kwYaqMFnyXTMb5LCiFhA6822KkPBPzV/s1280/FOU%20Mar24%20Unity%20Mar24%20KOM%20Love%20&%20Good%20Vibes.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTixp_Ky3i0OXzdXdkY9g2J4J9YFvGWvbBg4eoz0A2bWuJjazS7ptxYHz0mOvKLOvVUKLrpmYJblP_yNdpDfKxMyulnYs1l-lBYWT4RC6tos-GAavq-KBufsrPE6ziDzOYIxuJk9YrL-91VWbE2CstKjAn1pzL7kwYaqMFnyXTMb5LCiFhA6822KkPBPzV/w400-h400/FOU%20Mar24%20Unity%20Mar24%20KOM%20Love%20&%20Good%20Vibes.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">First up is the beautiful 'shrooms in the brand new Kit of the Month called <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/kit-of-the-month/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Love & Good Vibe</b></span></a>s. I was curious if there were purple mushrooms so I did a google search and there are! They're called Amethyst Deceiver or laccaria amethystina. As they grow older, they fade in color and wither - hence the name deceiver. I tried to color them so the smaller ones were darker and the bigger ones were lighter. It was fun coloring them. I used V000, V12, V15, V17 for the mushrooms and B0000, B000, B00 for the background.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_44qL0hzxta8JTO4su6Y8EfK5r4pC3RlDjb_43K3gR737SyCK8FPUJPeI74gDsgLguR2GtKiOLNfpTtZJdYLrArukTjEVTPVTFmOh4GvoJrHcygtm5z4Hc6wD0ELSprj06fyvI9fxxa2Bewz9sv6qplWbu7WQbeByNazX-GzSlzgEzTkqEQ6cAwzZNRy_/s1291/FOU%20Mar24%20Unity%20Mar24%20KOM%20Love%20&%20Good%20Vibes%20closeup.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1291" data-original-width="1291" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_44qL0hzxta8JTO4su6Y8EfK5r4pC3RlDjb_43K3gR737SyCK8FPUJPeI74gDsgLguR2GtKiOLNfpTtZJdYLrArukTjEVTPVTFmOh4GvoJrHcygtm5z4Hc6wD0ELSprj06fyvI9fxxa2Bewz9sv6qplWbu7WQbeByNazX-GzSlzgEzTkqEQ6cAwzZNRy_/w400-h400/FOU%20Mar24%20Unity%20Mar24%20KOM%20Love%20&%20Good%20Vibes%20closeup.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I die cut the mushroom panel using the cool new <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/scallops-arches-nesting-dies/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Scallops & Arches {nesting dies}</b></span></a>. I also die cut a mat from Kraft card stock from Papertrey Ink using the largest die from the set. I added a couple strips of washi tape in similar colors. Anyone else have a TON of washi tape and never use it?! Or is that just me? LOL! Well... it felt good to actually use some.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjllSvwg-lgAPLfjARH-4WzjxiG9vnJouDHeMap4BRzMpri9XypJ0W5Fw-ciJMVOJ-r3NGYMOpKp2VkDHfKsJUI7XDalfs3AuGqeyiJkSE3F5Cjr5T8lpiIuhQafYDv8SPBJy14Thyphenhyphenh2_V3mXe61Ov1svsKUCBIdOI4vloq7Jy3YwlXEYnUmgl0F5SpTd6w/s1280/FOU%20Mar24%20Unity%20Mar24%20KOM%20Love%20&%20Good%20Vibes%20closeup2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjllSvwg-lgAPLfjARH-4WzjxiG9vnJouDHeMap4BRzMpri9XypJ0W5Fw-ciJMVOJ-r3NGYMOpKp2VkDHfKsJUI7XDalfs3AuGqeyiJkSE3F5Cjr5T8lpiIuhQafYDv8SPBJy14Thyphenhyphenh2_V3mXe61Ov1svsKUCBIdOI4vloq7Jy3YwlXEYnUmgl0F5SpTd6w/w400-h400/FOU%20Mar24%20Unity%20Mar24%20KOM%20Love%20&%20Good%20Vibes%20closeup2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I stapled over the washi tape using my mini stapler from Stampin' Up and then I adhered the panel to a 4-1/4 x 5-1/2" card front of True Black card stock from Papertrey Ink. I adhered the card front to a white A2 top fold card base turned on the side for a landscape card.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6V6IOooOG4qT9oded2cOGcnO-2AeBIvZSZcj-ag5R_zpUqXv8f8vopFcS3NQlpDeYJjtEv3x9rOIVOnSjNqNSmXsk-yUMpPe3oZw-PXEgBCMYzHzK9otDvhTU9Feg211-0xC6-UqOhQRluIJ_P1eSW3VhJrq1USG5qxhEXJcbLNdcxf9SGWPNAz6UmDug/s1290/FOU%20Mar24%20Unity%20Mar24%20KOM%20Love%20&%20Good%20Vibes%20closeup3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1290" data-original-width="1290" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6V6IOooOG4qT9oded2cOGcnO-2AeBIvZSZcj-ag5R_zpUqXv8f8vopFcS3NQlpDeYJjtEv3x9rOIVOnSjNqNSmXsk-yUMpPe3oZw-PXEgBCMYzHzK9otDvhTU9Feg211-0xC6-UqOhQRluIJ_P1eSW3VhJrq1USG5qxhEXJcbLNdcxf9SGWPNAz6UmDug/w400-h400/FOU%20Mar24%20Unity%20Mar24%20KOM%20Love%20&%20Good%20Vibes%20closeup3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I felt the card needed something so I grabbed my Spectrum Noir glitter pen and painted over the tops of the 'shrooms several times. Lots and lots of glitter on these pretty mushrooms. You can really see it on the tall mushroom on the left. So sparkly and fun in person!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipDEtamSsMHVPH2Gs1e64Ap0DEz4lyXvS8yxKcNFS1PiIdiNNChfZzI33pt4iVvMYFS3bzTB-LLRI2OEBJwh9VXYCRaLSNPszPOZZyw-KxJseumggcleJmJL3TDZ2fl_fiKjVcQ1qNR8mKb6eaD67adcuCIijcc3Vj9-5Xtdig5eLgUHIeN3CoE06TrT4l/s1280/FOU%20Mar24%20Found%20in%20Nature%20Unity%20Jan24%20BOM%20Butterfly%20Breeze%20Meadow.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipDEtamSsMHVPH2Gs1e64Ap0DEz4lyXvS8yxKcNFS1PiIdiNNChfZzI33pt4iVvMYFS3bzTB-LLRI2OEBJwh9VXYCRaLSNPszPOZZyw-KxJseumggcleJmJL3TDZ2fl_fiKjVcQ1qNR8mKb6eaD67adcuCIijcc3Vj9-5Xtdig5eLgUHIeN3CoE06TrT4l/w400-h400/FOU%20Mar24%20Found%20in%20Nature%20Unity%20Jan24%20BOM%20Butterfly%20Breeze%20Meadow.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next I wanted to play with the Background of the Month from January 2024 again. The <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/butterfly-breeze-meadow-bkg-1-24/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Butterfly Breeze Meadow</b></span></a> background stamp is amazing! And if you're not one to color, it's a great stamp to heat emboss. Which is what I did for these four cards.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg67H9yKuL3DFXCH_MOrok-0WlYyADu1khhp9GBxynCE_dEeH1RFhyphenhyphentXD6W_wi_hxn8jW3PD9BQN8RULV8zdKw7kjxf9CH6j3Mg4hXKuyYjBEQjelu09A_l9xFz9hFL-w3imCCO35K1sH5StA9aWIr1_GsL6BKbpQn_8Vjj3jK51E5X7haqs7JbMfEtuVb0/s1280/FOU%20Mar24%20Found%20in%20Nature%20Unity%20Jan24%20BOM%20Butterfly%20Breeze%20Meadow%20c1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg67H9yKuL3DFXCH_MOrok-0WlYyADu1khhp9GBxynCE_dEeH1RFhyphenhyphentXD6W_wi_hxn8jW3PD9BQN8RULV8zdKw7kjxf9CH6j3Mg4hXKuyYjBEQjelu09A_l9xFz9hFL-w3imCCO35K1sH5StA9aWIr1_GsL6BKbpQn_8Vjj3jK51E5X7haqs7JbMfEtuVb0/w400-h400/FOU%20Mar24%20Found%20in%20Nature%20Unity%20Jan24%20BOM%20Butterfly%20Breeze%20Meadow%20c1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I applied TE Anti Static powder from Taylored Expressions to the 4-1/4 x 5-1/2" card front of Hawaiian Shores card stock. I stamped the background a couple of times with the help of my Stamp Platform using Sugar Cube Pigment ink from Taylored Expressions. I then added some Alabaster White Embossing powder from Brutus Monroe and melted the powder with a Wagner Precision Heat Tool.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQJtk2r5fgKybiEfNed46UivV_krn8MhGVVacCHfClPVYvOqZMsGCe9a0xURk_68EYI8PUxoUIQ4g070svKbZ5HxZiSqvGXxsq9cjiLONSDOxCxSzHZeH3u-FQe1FQoRZia4G8XP8Wo9lOPXn5xHGT4koUD6cUf5rwjvpxysDKb4CNHiZB_Yf1E8-9RH3e/s1280/FOU%20Mar24%20Found%20in%20Nature%20Unity%20Jan24%20BOM%20Butterfly%20Breeze%20Meadow%20c2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQJtk2r5fgKybiEfNed46UivV_krn8MhGVVacCHfClPVYvOqZMsGCe9a0xURk_68EYI8PUxoUIQ4g070svKbZ5HxZiSqvGXxsq9cjiLONSDOxCxSzHZeH3u-FQe1FQoRZia4G8XP8Wo9lOPXn5xHGT4koUD6cUf5rwjvpxysDKb4CNHiZB_Yf1E8-9RH3e/w400-h400/FOU%20Mar24%20Found%20in%20Nature%20Unity%20Jan24%20BOM%20Butterfly%20Breeze%20Meadow%20c2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also heat embossed the sentiments from the <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/snarky-birthday-greetings/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Snarky Birthday Greetings</b></span></a>. Same steps as above. For my second card I used Raspberry Fizz card stock from Papertrey Ink.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNl-rvBE-OZZXAlfSJ0_kaduJ8_i8SH2BKU_tvfoHBe7j5z3qOsFY9UiQKqE9mDq_A6O-m3gSJogO9U-AMsLtEaMg7v7vfl4OiX7lfU5boVXn7o3ge7q4PS_XWPRF-vyRYdzNTni06LHNTRQhhNhQ4wgZ2nfLkudaWKly01eSEcEC88c3hlo5b5fLom1pV/s1280/FOU%20Mar24%20Found%20in%20Nature%20Unity%20Jan24%20BOM%20Butterfly%20Breeze%20Meadow%20c3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNl-rvBE-OZZXAlfSJ0_kaduJ8_i8SH2BKU_tvfoHBe7j5z3qOsFY9UiQKqE9mDq_A6O-m3gSJogO9U-AMsLtEaMg7v7vfl4OiX7lfU5boVXn7o3ge7q4PS_XWPRF-vyRYdzNTni06LHNTRQhhNhQ4wgZ2nfLkudaWKly01eSEcEC88c3hlo5b5fLom1pV/w400-h400/FOU%20Mar24%20Found%20in%20Nature%20Unity%20Jan24%20BOM%20Butterfly%20Breeze%20Meadow%20c3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I die cut the floral heat embossed panels using the largest die from the <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/scallops-rectangles-nesting-dies/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Scallops & Rectangles {nesting dies}</b></span></a>. And the sentiments are die cut using one of the dies from the <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/scalloped-stitched-sentiment-nesting-dies/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Scalloped & Stitched Sentiment Nesting Die Set</b></span></a>. For my third card I used Berry Sorbet card stock from Papertrey Ink.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGZq80SIeadwYrZAwB-NgoxAG5e7fATJaqc7gNNcJAFXi9iIzTQbqp1iBrgw9mJwz57rF3ZO-bkUYpaHRCgzJfbjVC644SKbhiD2a45m9qG01KxO1Xke6zY_vPgbap7FKKbVS3Tf2d8nSDxJ2OPfd0dYaCR2OzAZ_HegCwstehWNIuE226FQpgT9iU6xj_/s1280/FOU%20Mar24%20Found%20in%20Nature%20Unity%20Jan24%20BOM%20Butterfly%20Breeze%20Meadow%20c4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGZq80SIeadwYrZAwB-NgoxAG5e7fATJaqc7gNNcJAFXi9iIzTQbqp1iBrgw9mJwz57rF3ZO-bkUYpaHRCgzJfbjVC644SKbhiD2a45m9qG01KxO1Xke6zY_vPgbap7FKKbVS3Tf2d8nSDxJ2OPfd0dYaCR2OzAZ_HegCwstehWNIuE226FQpgT9iU6xj_/w400-h400/FOU%20Mar24%20Found%20in%20Nature%20Unity%20Jan24%20BOM%20Butterfly%20Breeze%20Meadow%20c4.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I adhered my layers to A2 top fold card bases that matched the card fronts. For my final card I used Dark Indigo card stock from Papertrey Ink. Because I used colored card stock for my card bases, I also cut 4 x 5-1/4" panels from white card stock that I adhered inside my cards to write to the recipients of the cards. These were pretty easy cards... the heat embossing was the most time consuming for these.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;">Now before we get to the hopping, I chose a lucky winner from the comments on last month's hop to win a fun prize and the lucky winner is...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Y5GWETOjyMceUz-IWTAPArGbVXs9pRrHaoBInJt0ntyELLQ9shu0dBiaMbhqxCpA0g_hTMN7p0u7J_GoHxKlQfVPDJB1xWTWVqqb-y56UtWCTffGKUyFS3R6kUFoQlU_nxj2bmRV8pNfrH_9qbkYIwyZhmwLSk_z5d0xvn7fy9LXQxMHzH4bEe7T2o2o/s1284/IMG_9645.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1284" data-original-width="1284" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Y5GWETOjyMceUz-IWTAPArGbVXs9pRrHaoBInJt0ntyELLQ9shu0dBiaMbhqxCpA0g_hTMN7p0u7J_GoHxKlQfVPDJB1xWTWVqqb-y56UtWCTffGKUyFS3R6kUFoQlU_nxj2bmRV8pNfrH_9qbkYIwyZhmwLSk_z5d0xvn7fy9LXQxMHzH4bEe7T2o2o/w400-h400/IMG_9645.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-d3DEd3ZCfPNiPVgAb3mghKkazqZjcH6DM1tHzzogDbwAwGNijoydtT9ZyDma75wREFAB__e626eSewGnTJMA1e_f9XT2Wwcyjm3tQH0UM7Yavw_tz6venadh_-t8mKZcqJ2eqDbRLrsBBWSmCBod27YD95GjktwEc_EZFWaKNDT2AMhbK-Ghj1perT4X/s1284/IMG_9646.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1284" data-original-width="1284" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-d3DEd3ZCfPNiPVgAb3mghKkazqZjcH6DM1tHzzogDbwAwGNijoydtT9ZyDma75wREFAB__e626eSewGnTJMA1e_f9XT2Wwcyjm3tQH0UM7Yavw_tz6venadh_-t8mKZcqJ2eqDbRLrsBBWSmCBod27YD95GjktwEc_EZFWaKNDT2AMhbK-Ghj1perT4X/w400-h400/IMG_9646.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">... Sue D!! Congratulations, Sue!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Please email me at crystalominkler@gmail.com to claim your prize. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Please claim the prize before April 3rd, 2024. </span></div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Well, that's it for me this time! Please hop along and enjoy some more inspiration from the Friends of Unity! I can't wait to see how our friends were inspired by this month's cue.</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> I will be doing another fun giveaway this month!! Be sure to hop along and comment for a chance to win. {When you comment please leave your name just in case it posts as anonymous.} I'll announce the winner next month! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Let's get to the hopping...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Crystal <--- you're here</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">up next ---> </span><a href="https://janembosi.blogspot.com/2024/03/oh-naturally-friends-of-unity-march-hop.html"><span style="color: black;">Jane</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://foreverambersart.blogspot.com/2024/03/friends-of-unity-blog-hop-found-in.html"><span style="color: black;">Amber</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://tammyhcreates.blogspot.com/2024/03/friends-of-unity-blog-hop-found-in.html"><span style="color: black;">Tammy</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://myinkrediblelifecom.wordpress.com/2024/03/02/friends-of-unity-march-hop"><span style="color: black;">April</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://irishrosecreations.blog/friends-of-unity-march-blog-hop-found-in-nature/"><span style="color: black;">Colleen</span></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://findingpeacestamper.home.blog/2024/03/02/friends-of-unity-blog-hop-march-2024/"><span style="color: black;">Rachel</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://mykraftkloset.weebly.com/blog/friends-of-unity-march-2024-nature-blog-hop-giveaways.html"><span style="color: black;">Kim</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://neatnook.blogspot.com/2024/03/found-in-nature-friends-of-unity-blog.html"><span style="color: black;">Gaylynn</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://joycielcreations.blogspot.com/2024/03/friends-of-unity-march-blog-hop.html"><span style="color: black;">Joyce</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://fromtwinsburgwithlove.blogspot.com/2024/03/march-2024-friends-of-unity-hop-found.html"><span style="color: black;">Dawn</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Thanks so very much for supporting our little hop!</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We appreciate you, oh, so much!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">See ya next time.</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Inky Hugs,</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Crystal</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">{Please note that comment moderation is ON. 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Minklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06431500583176080309noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048871029875859607.post-47981352311795012462024-03-01T06:00:00.099-06:002024-03-01T06:00:00.140-06:00{BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 43 ~ Christmas Confetti ~ Twiddler's Nook<div style="text-align: center;">Hello there crafty friend!</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's time for a new sketch challenge over in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1158168957915017"><span style="color: black;"><b>Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers</b></span></a> Facebook group! Today I'm sharing a sweet Christmas card featuring the cutest little snowflake clay bits I think I've ever seen! I used the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1672435301/christmas-confetti-clay-embellishment"><span style="color: black;"><b>Christmas Confetti Clay Embellishment Mix </b></span></a>from this month's fabulous sponsor, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/twiddlersnook"><span style="color: black;"><b>Twiddler's Nook</b></span></a>! Our monthly sketch challenges are now Sponsored by some of our favorite crafty companies! Amanda from Twiddler's Nook has generously offered up a fun prize for {BYSHC} Sketch 43... Winner's Choice - either a $20 gift card to Twiddler's Nook OR a Christmas themed prize package curated by Amanda!! So amazing!! Thanks so much, Amanda!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDjdn1Wj9e-sKhxhGGO7eOcwaU4_t3vSFEqMbTxxc1p_tsToEN_g1sYG2dM3ObNUn05G34hiGsMoAnwXqwIakMcsS_aHHPVTuuO4CiUGSDnsCMlRgUF5ejmf3W_iiof190Lxi3EsWe_eNDEKSF_du1uC44U1Hz3wAZlLRWUaUNEb14tbVZihR2qRkd8CxH/s1280/BYSHC%20Sketch%2043%20TN%20Christmas%20Confetti%20with%20DD%20Snow%20Much%20Fun.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDjdn1Wj9e-sKhxhGGO7eOcwaU4_t3vSFEqMbTxxc1p_tsToEN_g1sYG2dM3ObNUn05G34hiGsMoAnwXqwIakMcsS_aHHPVTuuO4CiUGSDnsCMlRgUF5ejmf3W_iiof190Lxi3EsWe_eNDEKSF_du1uC44U1Hz3wAZlLRWUaUNEb14tbVZihR2qRkd8CxH/w400-h400/BYSHC%20Sketch%2043%20TN%20Christmas%20Confetti%20with%20DD%20Snow%20Much%20Fun.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/twiddlersnook"><span style="color: black;"><b>Twiddler's Nook</b></span></a> has an amazing assortment of clay embellishment mixes!! I have a whole bunch in my collection. Some people use them for shaker cards, but I really like to use some of the bits on my cards. I used just a handful of the white snowflakes in the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/1672435301/christmas-confetti-clay-embellishment"><span style="color: black;"><b>Christmas Confetti Clay Embellishment mix</b></span></a> for this card. There's also peppermints and a Christmas mix of sprinkles in this cute mix!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-cydD8mjxzQWz0ZUwcV7VHAeIS9REkWeZUnrvvUtNorob0UryCGkOfT-4jIQRcKwD3aRvz9l7qT3eC_kE2juFUm73TZGo8rhKDNwC-28jhHtm68dpsAiSAtFglzxPcb-PPfrETLA7j4Ut0jYAY2IZgvlWGHSG0vRZJjEnmlQvtWXbhXGptM_1cwLCcvEy/s1280/BYSHC%20Sketch%2043%20TN%20Christmas%20Confetti%20with%20DD%20Snow%20Much%20Fun%20closeup.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-cydD8mjxzQWz0ZUwcV7VHAeIS9REkWeZUnrvvUtNorob0UryCGkOfT-4jIQRcKwD3aRvz9l7qT3eC_kE2juFUm73TZGo8rhKDNwC-28jhHtm68dpsAiSAtFglzxPcb-PPfrETLA7j4Ut0jYAY2IZgvlWGHSG0vRZJjEnmlQvtWXbhXGptM_1cwLCcvEy/w400-h400/BYSHC%20Sketch%2043%20TN%20Christmas%20Confetti%20with%20DD%20Snow%20Much%20Fun%20closeup.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I paired up the cute snowflake clay bits with the adorable Snow Much Fun 6x6 Paper Pad from Doodlebug Designs. I love using paper pads when I'm working with so many layers! The papers are already made to coordinate. I just need to decide which papers I want where! For this card I used the snowflakes for my bottom layer because it has all the colors in it. I broke it up with the purple polka dot papers across the card and then I also used the blue (or is that periwinkle?) and mint papers for my other layers. I mat each of my paper layers with Stampers Select White card stock from Papertrey Ink.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4mvZqc8-u1F3ZczI4SbsS2RItzkweFskNEpJNTPpdKhhllk1zlsimdB7mXOacwW9nSBG9X8-inrUUy4hVYigHk96w67RjC2d9aJtLEMSiinlZ_Zu6VhZoXQOcoq-W56m2QgXlUaJ5sR51h8-WSff7N5wV7AdjF4hQMeg1hyphenhyphen0SD3_CQKtwYHs_dVkklOct/s1280/BYSHC%20Sketch%2043%20TN%20Christmas%20Confetti%20with%20DD%20Snow%20Much%20Fun%20closeup2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4mvZqc8-u1F3ZczI4SbsS2RItzkweFskNEpJNTPpdKhhllk1zlsimdB7mXOacwW9nSBG9X8-inrUUy4hVYigHk96w67RjC2d9aJtLEMSiinlZ_Zu6VhZoXQOcoq-W56m2QgXlUaJ5sR51h8-WSff7N5wV7AdjF4hQMeg1hyphenhyphen0SD3_CQKtwYHs_dVkklOct/w400-h400/BYSHC%20Sketch%2043%20TN%20Christmas%20Confetti%20with%20DD%20Snow%20Much%20Fun%20closeup2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I die cut the circles using the Scallops & Circles {nesting dies} from Unity. The adorable Snow Cute Doodle-Pop was just the perfect touch for this card! I also added the two snowflakes that came with the Doodle-Pop. Can't go wrong adding cute snowflakes! The sentiment is from the Snow Much Fun Chit Chat package. I just love how this card turned out and it was so easy just following along with the measurements from the sketch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg62MVkdr4IbN8YQI-4E4LS6H7WQCoEkntyeLgPJySaBANU-hKoDFMU3RXn1c_9f9IYx0w5vsNVYFx8c-Yn22naNzwvIWlnFQCzJ8TTJ5C475VWwAbjgWUU3OnMsjxKeMcPLpVAFefEqRoXp6WKkZYsLw4I6qBoTMmgmZtSeSOr_CHH5cyCbnFv_149odgW/s749/BYSHC%20Sketch%20Challenge43.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="748" data-original-width="749" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg62MVkdr4IbN8YQI-4E4LS6H7WQCoEkntyeLgPJySaBANU-hKoDFMU3RXn1c_9f9IYx0w5vsNVYFx8c-Yn22naNzwvIWlnFQCzJ8TTJ5C475VWwAbjgWUU3OnMsjxKeMcPLpVAFefEqRoXp6WKkZYsLw4I6qBoTMmgmZtSeSOr_CHH5cyCbnFv_149odgW/w400-h400/BYSHC%20Sketch%20Challenge43.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's a look at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1158168957915017/media/albums"><span style="color: black;"><b>{BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 43</b></span></a> for the month of March. Loving all the layers in this fun sketch! I can't wait to see what everyone does with it. I hope you'll join us and play along with the sketch! If you're interested in seeing a bit more inspiration for this sketch, check out the amazing inspiration from the design team over on the <a href="https://byshcardmakers.blogspot.com/" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: black;"><b>{BYSH} Cardmakers blog</b></span></a>! Lots of beautiful inspiration this month from the design team.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Thanks so much for stopping by!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">See ya next time.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Inky hugs,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Crystal</span></div><span><br style="text-align: start;" /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">{Please note that comment moderation is ON. 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I really enjoyed this book... a bit of romance, some fantasy and magic all during a time of war between gods. A really good read!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy1XaNTTRfF6rW7msB84IMJf8173LljoTkXuc9jtMCvRn0OW_N_eY0aXjBc3383MLIv7yBs8JKW8PisDNnHx-d8IwEDaH2QThKkdv7w2rdkB0ys50IOAuTIM6fhwPam5iQyDrLV7TlsYE_mjDrO6PVuBmwrmM3CC0WzoXFKknkCejLlu11qTBOlR7GPPLl/s1280/Unity%20Lovers%20ATC%20Galentines%20Feb24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy1XaNTTRfF6rW7msB84IMJf8173LljoTkXuc9jtMCvRn0OW_N_eY0aXjBc3383MLIv7yBs8JKW8PisDNnHx-d8IwEDaH2QThKkdv7w2rdkB0ys50IOAuTIM6fhwPam5iQyDrLV7TlsYE_mjDrO6PVuBmwrmM3CC0WzoXFKknkCejLlu11qTBOlR7GPPLl/w400-h400/Unity%20Lovers%20ATC%20Galentines%20Feb24.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I started with two full sheets of Distress Watercolor Card Stock from Ranger measuring 8-1/2 x 11". I ink smooshed Lost Shadow, Spun Sugar, Picked Raspberry, Vintage Photo, and Speckled Egg Distress Oxide inks on each sheet. I dried the card stock completely with a heat tool. Stamped the cute hearts from <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/mousing-around-hiya-pal/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Mousing Around: Hiya Pal</b></span></a> all over the card stock using Speckled Egg, Ground Espresso, and Picked Raspberry. I wasn't thinking about the direction of the hearts and how I'd need to cut the card stock for the ATCs. So I ended up needing to ink smoosh another full sheet of card stock. Ooops! I splattered all three sheets using Tarnished Brass Mica Spray and Picket Fence Spray Stain and cut them up into ATCs. And then I distressed the edges with Vintage Photo Distress Oxide ink.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV6GLmFZ8mQragPhnexp0IcLX72Tp3d5jVkpsNCEn5-yzPFvpaUn4Bw8DBQVekI33CeE5eUzCytQwTI4egBvjmloAznC-cfb1Y4wtJR-S-xFDZlrLr1QSxlrGQob5-z2GjjEXAIsrUWZJagMGT_nlgODGJeTC6o2uMik8wde7dCl-orlksOPwzX1-k-i83/s1347/Unity%20Lovers%20ATC%20Galentines%20Feb24%20closeup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1347" data-original-width="1347" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV6GLmFZ8mQragPhnexp0IcLX72Tp3d5jVkpsNCEn5-yzPFvpaUn4Bw8DBQVekI33CeE5eUzCytQwTI4egBvjmloAznC-cfb1Y4wtJR-S-xFDZlrLr1QSxlrGQob5-z2GjjEXAIsrUWZJagMGT_nlgODGJeTC6o2uMik8wde7dCl-orlksOPwzX1-k-i83/w400-h400/Unity%20Lovers%20ATC%20Galentines%20Feb24%20closeup.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I stamped the distressed hearts from <a href="I started with two full sheets of Distress Watercolor Card Stock from Ranger measuring 8-1/2 x 11". I ink smooshed Lost Shadow, Spun Sugar, Picked Raspberry, Vintage Photo, and Speckled Egg Distress Oxide inks on each sheet. I dried the card stock completely with a heat tool. Stamped the cute hearts from Mousing Around: Hiya Pal all over the card stock using Speckled Egg, Ground Espresso, and Picked Raspberry. I wasn't thinking about the direction of the hearts and how I'd need to cut the card stock for the ATCs. So I ended up needing to ink smoosh another full sheet of card stock. Ooops! I splattered all three sheets using Tarnished Brass Mica Spray and Picket Fence Spray Stain and cut them up into ATCs. And then I distressed the edges with Vintage Photo Distress Oxide ink."><span style="color: black;"><b>A Little Grunge Love</b></span></a> using Picked Raspberry Distress Oxide ink and lightly blended some Kitsch Flamingo Distress Oxide ink over them. I also stamped the 'love' sentiment from <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/winter-cheer-and-deer/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Winter Cheer and Deer</b></span></a> using the same Picked Raspberry ink. I fussy cut each of the hearts and the 'love' sentiments. Oy... that took some time! I think my eyes went a bit cross eyed once or twice! LOL!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy1XaNTTRfF6rW7msB84IMJf8173LljoTkXuc9jtMCvRn0OW_N_eY0aXjBc3383MLIv7yBs8JKW8PisDNnHx-d8IwEDaH2QThKkdv7w2rdkB0ys50IOAuTIM6fhwPam5iQyDrLV7TlsYE_mjDrO6PVuBmwrmM3CC0WzoXFKknkCejLlu11qTBOlR7GPPLl/s1280/Unity%20Lovers%20ATC%20Galentines%20Feb24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy1XaNTTRfF6rW7msB84IMJf8173LljoTkXuc9jtMCvRn0OW_N_eY0aXjBc3383MLIv7yBs8JKW8PisDNnHx-d8IwEDaH2QThKkdv7w2rdkB0ys50IOAuTIM6fhwPam5iQyDrLV7TlsYE_mjDrO6PVuBmwrmM3CC0WzoXFKknkCejLlu11qTBOlR7GPPLl/w400-h400/Unity%20Lovers%20ATC%20Galentines%20Feb24.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And then I die cut Early Espresso card stock from Stampin' Up using the Unity {metal die}... I die cut 36 of those babies! {Sadly, I'm not seeing this die on the website right now... it must be out of stock}. Adhered two together using my new favorite <a href="https://bearly.art/collections/precision-craft-glue"><span style="color: black;"><b>Bearly Art Precision Craft Glue</b></span></a>. I love this glue for die cut sentiments! The fine tip is amazing and I haven't had an issue with clogging. All that was left to do was adhere the sentiments to the ATCs and I popped up the hearts with foam tape. I did shift the placement of the popped up hearts depending on the ATC. I didn't want to cover up all the pretty hearts in the background. So the cards aren't quite identical but they are pretty close!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That's it for me today! Have an ink-tastic day!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks so much for stopping by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">See ya next time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Inky hugs,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Crystal</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{Please note that comment moderation is on. Your lovely comment will appear shortly.}</div><p></p>Crystal O. Minklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06431500583176080309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048871029875859607.post-88997200476050680172024-02-28T06:00:00.056-06:002024-02-28T06:00:00.354-06:00Membership Wednesday ~ February 2024 KOM Grace and More Grace ~ Unity Stamp Co.<div style="text-align: center;"> Hello there crafty friend!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Today I'm sharing a lovely monochromatic card featuring the fabulous <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/kit-of-the-month/"><span style="color: black;"><b>February 2024 Kit of the Month</b></span></a> membership from <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Unity</b></span></a>. I've just been itching to ink up this beautiful fairy! Love her!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiQovhCu4DF3N6GbtSSBG3lv1e4MduPgQyf5aA2XknzJxi3437LlAopD3zh1zEIocJHtQCIXepkHisooYFzr3tAp9MEa1PSEhX4AkKS9sBOijr4Uu4Nw4fFn6oSOsi9e56C95sxTO6KQNircbPF85n4VfBj-WQe9s-AvAd1PDLodQfoGXTpDVwueZe9SDL/s1292/Unity%20Feb24%20KOM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1292" data-original-width="1292" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiQovhCu4DF3N6GbtSSBG3lv1e4MduPgQyf5aA2XknzJxi3437LlAopD3zh1zEIocJHtQCIXepkHisooYFzr3tAp9MEa1PSEhX4AkKS9sBOijr4Uu4Nw4fFn6oSOsi9e56C95sxTO6KQNircbPF85n4VfBj-WQe9s-AvAd1PDLodQfoGXTpDVwueZe9SDL/w400-h400/Unity%20Feb24%20KOM.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I stamped the beautiful fairy with Black Amalgam ink from Gina K. Designs. I knew I wanted to work with purple for this one so I went looking through my papers and found the <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/watercolor-stripes-paper-pack/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Watercolor Stripes {paper pack}</b></span></a>. I die cut the fairy panel using a die from the <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/deckle-stitches-nesting-die-set/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Deckle & Stitches Nesting Die Set</b></span></a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOd-jimQ1iM4GY4T3ecd3vHAawsoiDTrcFlIzE-ZReuqM9LvSveJOvnHEyQwHJlNBV_m11SB3epnuSl5zxW9GFcXXm-Dtyi49qn2eRzl27Jx0lfGFbRysqOdxMKh8-nBnL8TbUWzVugk8PhKuZr2o_TfLyR1CoF6m2zxM_52syxnLmVcYrTvd44h0POMAu/s1280/Unity%20Feb24%20KOM%20closeup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOd-jimQ1iM4GY4T3ecd3vHAawsoiDTrcFlIzE-ZReuqM9LvSveJOvnHEyQwHJlNBV_m11SB3epnuSl5zxW9GFcXXm-Dtyi49qn2eRzl27Jx0lfGFbRysqOdxMKh8-nBnL8TbUWzVugk8PhKuZr2o_TfLyR1CoF6m2zxM_52syxnLmVcYrTvd44h0POMAu/w400-h400/Unity%20Feb24%20KOM%20closeup.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I copic colored the cute fairy with just a handful of Copic markers: E000, E00, V000, V12, V15. I stamped the fairy again on a post it note and fussy cut around her and the circle in the background. I placed my mask over the panel and ink blended with Seedless Preserves, Dusty Concord and Villainous Potion Distress Oxide inks. Adhered the fairy panel to the pattern paper and wrapped it with a piece of iridescent ribbon. I tied a pretty bow and secured it with a glue dot.<br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2w8Figsh6sSBbKioLpsoR6vZyQXGNLltc7rVRZsDzGs6tkg2jJpyamjNMIkqkd3mZYBVBD7eTcv6L9sUx1Au_kLee5azAfBS4CeJpN17JUdiOgABCffF7UIGDMM3JUECArEhdjSd5xmKxoiSyG3I3yRAGu3fof5l32Rfv3RgHJ6rTicDnLH7OO-7tbYF9/s1297/Unity%20Feb24%20KOM%20closeup2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1297" data-original-width="1297" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2w8Figsh6sSBbKioLpsoR6vZyQXGNLltc7rVRZsDzGs6tkg2jJpyamjNMIkqkd3mZYBVBD7eTcv6L9sUx1Au_kLee5azAfBS4CeJpN17JUdiOgABCffF7UIGDMM3JUECArEhdjSd5xmKxoiSyG3I3yRAGu3fof5l32Rfv3RgHJ6rTicDnLH7OO-7tbYF9/w400-h400/Unity%20Feb24%20KOM%20closeup2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I wanted to use one of the many cut apart sentiments I have in my stash so I looked through them to find one that worked nicely with the fairy. Adhered it to the card front and trimmed off the edges. I then adhered the card front to a white A2 top fold card base using liquid glue.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1xPOCK0TOj5i8uDBndJ8tvD-lCwS3OMEQ8oGBIAySSZbL9UYMXRzi9opVhYqVHWfWulDS83pziup790GvBodASpTj_WG_tzOsD7BIegbglcUM6T9UrBWFlaSrocoYUwxJiUL7mk-iAoeBQM_pxLXPVJyJGuuGqUiJW4ORch3j8Xq2vVP-qffLqVcFX6Jk/s2048/Feb24%20KOM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2045" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1xPOCK0TOj5i8uDBndJ8tvD-lCwS3OMEQ8oGBIAySSZbL9UYMXRzi9opVhYqVHWfWulDS83pziup790GvBodASpTj_WG_tzOsD7BIegbglcUM6T9UrBWFlaSrocoYUwxJiUL7mk-iAoeBQM_pxLXPVJyJGuuGqUiJW4ORch3j8Xq2vVP-qffLqVcFX6Jk/w400-h400/Feb24%20KOM.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here's a quick look at this month's <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/current-kit-of-the-month/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Kit of the Month</b></span></a> membership! So amazing!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> Well, that's it for me today! Hope you have an ink-tastic day!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Thanks so much for stopping by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">See ya next time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Inky Hugs,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Crystal</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">{Please note that comment moderation is on. Your lovely comment will appear once approved.}</div></div></div><p></p>Crystal O. Minklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06431500583176080309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048871029875859607.post-57858802059613522742024-02-27T06:00:00.193-06:002024-03-03T19:34:23.956-06:00Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch 19 ~ Epstein and Garfield ~ Rubbernecker Stamps<div style="text-align: center;"> Hello there crafty friend!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Today I'm sharing a brand new sketch for the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/859130374619375"><span style="color: black;"><b>Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration</b></span></a> Facebook group. I had to much fun that I ended up making two cards to share! I'm still working on some birthday cards to build up my stash. And I'm still trying to use up those leftover papers from my days on the Scrapping for Less Design Team. These leftover papers have just been sitting there taking up room in my studio for over 3 years now. I challenged myself last month to start using them all up!! So, I'll be sharing the cards I create throughout the month. Some will be using the new TOPII sketch and others will just be ideas I came up with using the last few scraps. I hope you're inspired to not only play along with this month's sketch, but also use up those scraps right along with me!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOnFtycdgIL0LgAXNmAxcMfbX9ivctfnzwjthaBtXZYNUOwibi3XwTjminZNV31EjYj3CKyGneu9gQsy0x3_zIq9lF722qVjSDRt14HX-xCdYBF8ZnjBqTRtirfkl3o2MJjBCxw4EiL6-5x9u4tfu5JhHiruxqqskI7537DS3BSimNGKeP2LOBVbH9EgmO/s1280/TOPII%20Sketch%2019%20Rubbernecker%20Stamps%20Epstein%20and%20Garfield.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOnFtycdgIL0LgAXNmAxcMfbX9ivctfnzwjthaBtXZYNUOwibi3XwTjminZNV31EjYj3CKyGneu9gQsy0x3_zIq9lF722qVjSDRt14HX-xCdYBF8ZnjBqTRtirfkl3o2MJjBCxw4EiL6-5x9u4tfu5JhHiruxqqskI7537DS3BSimNGKeP2LOBVbH9EgmO/w400-h400/TOPII%20Sketch%2019%20Rubbernecker%20Stamps%20Epstein%20and%20Garfield.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My two cards for TOPII Sketch 19 featuring owl stamps from <a href="https://www.rubbernecker.com/default.asp"><span style="color: black;"><b>Rubbernecker Stamps</b></span></a>. I thought these cuties would be perfect for this sketch! I used Epstein and Garfield... I can't seem to find them on the website now, but they do have a fun <a href="https://www.rubbernecker.com/product-p/3441.htm"><span style="color: black;"><b>Have a Hoot stamp set</b></span></a> that includes Epstein and a stamp that is kinda similar to Garfield. Always happy to enable crafty friends!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJRoLtEEMnIVMw3otMMUdGTYyBFic6ZNLHEy25SCEmXbJ9XYxturtcGCA4bAWc7RWlWEzajEAHglIITkJqqASj3QGb5GcxIJ1nD1gY3Fpuov0ROKuzrOpTBjrbeHG9Y1Yj1iPVNwPwauEzSNMBCzmrZpBr3Iun0cBKHe5PxRt0-mBbHR4eEh5g4JaLSbDo/s1280/TOPII%20Sketch%2019%20Rubbernecker%20Stamps%20%20Epstein%20.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJRoLtEEMnIVMw3otMMUdGTYyBFic6ZNLHEy25SCEmXbJ9XYxturtcGCA4bAWc7RWlWEzajEAHglIITkJqqASj3QGb5GcxIJ1nD1gY3Fpuov0ROKuzrOpTBjrbeHG9Y1Yj1iPVNwPwauEzSNMBCzmrZpBr3Iun0cBKHe5PxRt0-mBbHR4eEh5g4JaLSbDo/w400-h400/TOPII%20Sketch%2019%20Rubbernecker%20Stamps%20%20Epstein%20.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">First up is the adorable Epstein owl from Rubbernecker Stamps. Isn't he just the cutest?! I stamped him up using Black Amalgam ink from Gina K. Designs. I think I might need to add some ink to my ink pad though. I just couldn't get a crisp stamping of his eyes. I will likely color them in black with my Memento Tuxedo Black marker. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVP07TpqksEw9KLDzAOEyLPlcAS5siB8tQVi99fq_LZTNqr1ZdrJEtrtcRoLK69g40LWPGKw1jTdBiDBwxZkdLvHiazQhYatQj_NZqjsN0UT8Bd6k8xZ5017P4WPztL3mg-sJ5QBH2WscPwTF4qri61fs6JrCfK0GwuYKbh4YO-iLym_0ChSpdklci9anz/s1280/TOPII%20Sketch%2019%20Rubbernecker%20Stamps%20%20Epstein%20closeup.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVP07TpqksEw9KLDzAOEyLPlcAS5siB8tQVi99fq_LZTNqr1ZdrJEtrtcRoLK69g40LWPGKw1jTdBiDBwxZkdLvHiazQhYatQj_NZqjsN0UT8Bd6k8xZ5017P4WPztL3mg-sJ5QBH2WscPwTF4qri61fs6JrCfK0GwuYKbh4YO-iLym_0ChSpdklci9anz/w400-h400/TOPII%20Sketch%2019%20Rubbernecker%20Stamps%20%20Epstein%20closeup.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used up a bunch of the pattern papers last week with my <a href="https://crystalominkler.blogspot.com/2024/02/tawny-owl-paperie-inky-inspiration_02091748778.html"><span style="color: black;"><b>three cards for Sketch 18</b></span></a> so I decided to just use a strip of the pattern paper for my cards today. These strips measure 1-3/4 x 5-1/4". I also used some leftover card stock for my red card front and for the white scallops strips. So I don't actually know what brand of card stock these are.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcCGAWAI1_7HIRVew-vIoP5pE37kpOLo50uXGllzgBc7VfyAdWvcy4ap_22e4zKkp3VCa3jiU7RjF-JXztwK6kqeaNHWFhoKeRpFVk4z1Zkzymne_FGxS5cgAr41BprvBJdIEi99V_pwk_Tz8p-E83avl2Swy0-BxnedZ7Zmu8UTcTsBJjUEQ64cEC0asy/s1280/TOPII%20Sketch%2019%20Rubbernecker%20Stamps%20%20Epstein%20closeup2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcCGAWAI1_7HIRVew-vIoP5pE37kpOLo50uXGllzgBc7VfyAdWvcy4ap_22e4zKkp3VCa3jiU7RjF-JXztwK6kqeaNHWFhoKeRpFVk4z1Zkzymne_FGxS5cgAr41BprvBJdIEi99V_pwk_Tz8p-E83avl2Swy0-BxnedZ7Zmu8UTcTsBJjUEQ64cEC0asy/w400-h400/TOPII%20Sketch%2019%20Rubbernecker%20Stamps%20%20Epstein%20closeup2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I didn't want to cover up the pretty pattern paper so I die cut a vellum circle using a die from the <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/scallops-circles-nesting-dies/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Scallops & Circles {nesting dies}</b></span></a> from <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Unity</b></span></a>. I adhered the owls to the vellum circle and then adhered the vellum circle by just adding glue behind the owls so none of the glue would show through the vellum.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used to color Epstein up:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Feathers: W00, W1, W3, W5, E84, E87, E89</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Eyes: Y11, Y15, Y26</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Beak / Feet: YR15, YR27</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Heart: R20, R14, R46 </div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYTFGFf-KVA4gYdD6e2kheY5RxUysTME4rljUbqbBAd_KTv-aGaoxXL86w2HJQsjLbnfOU4lLWohsthZYmkFj7hK0bGrYl2E4AlTLi2yDCPPJuyX42ZgOaaIW6XUxmcrkol1JZllZ9_u0eWAgiqm-2OAw3GSi1HBeWXGYd7j4bEOjIJdyVJD6G9v2Uf6oR/s690/TOPII%20Sketch%2019.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYTFGFf-KVA4gYdD6e2kheY5RxUysTME4rljUbqbBAd_KTv-aGaoxXL86w2HJQsjLbnfOU4lLWohsthZYmkFj7hK0bGrYl2E4AlTLi2yDCPPJuyX42ZgOaaIW6XUxmcrkol1JZllZ9_u0eWAgiqm-2OAw3GSi1HBeWXGYd7j4bEOjIJdyVJD6G9v2Uf6oR/w400-h400/TOPII%20Sketch%2019.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's a look at the fun new sketch for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/859130374619375/media/albums"><span style="color: black;"><b>Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch 19</b></span></a>. I think this'll be a good sketch for those larger leftover pieces. The sketch, as always, is meant to inspire not require. So let the sketch lead in your design, but don't feel limited by it. I have a few fun ideas for this sketch and I hope to play some more with it during the next few weeks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGLLxnWdpuNOBtihgQZ1Zi6w9RugoIPhp2J0WEst4B9yt6NncRXMdKjj9K-gO-xm_nvpiyMsIa-EyyhTI6d3xnvmrAIQMUD8DUzXhkq_HgUnZHL65VmDJ6oGnSd1WmMOe51IUCAzAwqDBz3USbAJyefGEuPaBODcEc6PFmmGbxVnEwlLZlMAegSmt0RpLo/s1280/TOPII%20Sketch%2019%20Rubbernecker%20Stamps%20Garfield.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGLLxnWdpuNOBtihgQZ1Zi6w9RugoIPhp2J0WEst4B9yt6NncRXMdKjj9K-gO-xm_nvpiyMsIa-EyyhTI6d3xnvmrAIQMUD8DUzXhkq_HgUnZHL65VmDJ6oGnSd1WmMOe51IUCAzAwqDBz3USbAJyefGEuPaBODcEc6PFmmGbxVnEwlLZlMAegSmt0RpLo/w400-h400/TOPII%20Sketch%2019%20Rubbernecker%20Stamps%20Garfield.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My second card featuring the cute Garfield owl from Rubbernecker Stamps.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used another scrap for this card along with a fun yellow card front from my stash. I love how the yellow background makes Garfield's eyes and cup pop on the card.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXBYqRQPhNUzGYe2Hb3YQ2l1u5fZxIOdTyYlWJpgvBWcOXIpAFbrn3RhdOQIqbuBweJjrqLqLPFprPZ_Hrmzjbz6wn76k0YgwxJlmLQJnvKqfG7JGFP715iBwD64ZQHw14Q-MmKB6rAJ0nhxUYLPlBJCZxPLHgbhXm1DXnzS9RVi8w3Qc2zmpmD_upNnZ7/s1280/TOPII%20Sketch%2019%20Rubbernecker%20Stamps%20%20Garfield%20closeup.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXBYqRQPhNUzGYe2Hb3YQ2l1u5fZxIOdTyYlWJpgvBWcOXIpAFbrn3RhdOQIqbuBweJjrqLqLPFprPZ_Hrmzjbz6wn76k0YgwxJlmLQJnvKqfG7JGFP715iBwD64ZQHw14Q-MmKB6rAJ0nhxUYLPlBJCZxPLHgbhXm1DXnzS9RVi8w3Qc2zmpmD_upNnZ7/w400-h400/TOPII%20Sketch%2019%20Rubbernecker%20Stamps%20%20Garfield%20closeup.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I used an old scallop edge punch from Stampin' Up with some scraps of white card stock to make the fun white scallop edges. I punched them and then trimmed the edges... I'd say they're about 1/2" wide so I could just adhere them to the pattern paper strip before adhering the strips to the card fronts.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used to color up Garfield:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Feathers: W00, W1, W3, W5, E84, E87, E89</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Eyes / Cup: Y11, Y15, Y26</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Beak / Feet: YR15, YR27 </div></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMvqM0RoZ5lmw_LVIY6sxk0LXh5B2fFiJ7REOpt1z4YHci4fOG4pm4JI6NoZ9zcLXiAYprVUC7GeTsV-lSlT8ZwIZDQDaarZYpiI_EQgJVhUJ2KjLIyBDRjFRPK-y8cl-KTm_8rjceVLhC3_Y08AFu6_nHjtDuZhckGBsVI4m8oB0YTxxmD9SY9M9v57cb/s1280/TOPII%20Sketch%2019%20Rubbernecker%20Stamps%20Garfield%20closeup2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMvqM0RoZ5lmw_LVIY6sxk0LXh5B2fFiJ7REOpt1z4YHci4fOG4pm4JI6NoZ9zcLXiAYprVUC7GeTsV-lSlT8ZwIZDQDaarZYpiI_EQgJVhUJ2KjLIyBDRjFRPK-y8cl-KTm_8rjceVLhC3_Y08AFu6_nHjtDuZhckGBsVI4m8oB0YTxxmD9SY9M9v57cb/w400-h400/TOPII%20Sketch%2019%20Rubbernecker%20Stamps%20Garfield%20closeup2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The sentiment is from the <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/gotta-love-sentiments/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Gotta Love Sentiments</b></span></a> from Unity Stamp Co. I trimmed them and popped them up with foam tape. So happy with how these cards turned out and they didn't take very long either! I hope you're inspired to play along with the sketch... and maybe even use up some of those paper scraps and/or paper pads! Have a wonderful week!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks so much for stopping by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">See ya next time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Inky Hugs,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Crystal</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{Please note that comment moderation is on. Your lovely comment will appear once approved.}</div><p></p>Crystal O. Minklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06431500583176080309noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048871029875859607.post-48885699445445063472024-02-26T00:00:00.108-06:002024-02-26T00:00:00.185-06:00Inky Paws Challenge #217 ~ Lucky Green Theme Challenge Reminder<div style="text-align: center;">Hello there crafty friend!</div><div style="text-align: center;">There's still time to play along with the <a href="https://www.inkypawschallenge.com/2024/02/inky-paws-challenge-217.html"><span style="color: black;"><b>Inky Paws Challenge #217 - Lucky Green Theme Challenge</b></span></a>!! You have until this coming Friday, March 1st to get your entries in for this fun challenge and a chance to win a $20 store credit to <a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Newton's Nook Designs</b></span></a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9aLNlBcl5IsXqtaPrLRCwJe4UBkUnUFQ6ZJ_rRWMDexUV1d9gvVqEq-v-ebcumPDzEmnt2863bVCQcUyDmTfH5EWbRcr4okQamIq-4s9rNevJhlgTiVPWLyf3Z_pysGayCFBLGbnHOZo2HLM_lS_UZF8RZJO72saZ-Bz81OHriwGkA1gsJcNkuql_88k8/s1300/411859437_10160654960156311_2299416482586180110_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1300" data-original-width="1300" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9aLNlBcl5IsXqtaPrLRCwJe4UBkUnUFQ6ZJ_rRWMDexUV1d9gvVqEq-v-ebcumPDzEmnt2863bVCQcUyDmTfH5EWbRcr4okQamIq-4s9rNevJhlgTiVPWLyf3Z_pysGayCFBLGbnHOZo2HLM_lS_UZF8RZJO72saZ-Bz81OHriwGkA1gsJcNkuql_88k8/w400-h400/411859437_10160654960156311_2299416482586180110_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.inkypawschallenge.com/2024/02/inky-paws-challenge-217.html"><span style="color: black;"><b>Inky Paws Challenge #217 - Lucky Green Theme Challenge</b></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was once again inspired by the shamrocks for my card!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMytCo0YVbbVZCse8C5H5rsC33aGFpkW9YbWyG9_E62fx3AF1Fr0G15T8xZDfDIiFnz8f9PvYSBbarMddz2qDLJD-4_yRrw2otU9CmzprT40tg4N0LT5sVCFdnt4e-zMIjtTEjclmHZ5SbQBdgvELV3efyShbqyFEsfNAxEtp5eGutjqFfXKIPCXwhapr3/s1280/NND%20IPC%20217%20Lucky%20Green%20Challenge%20Lucky%20Dog%20c2%20turned.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMytCo0YVbbVZCse8C5H5rsC33aGFpkW9YbWyG9_E62fx3AF1Fr0G15T8xZDfDIiFnz8f9PvYSBbarMddz2qDLJD-4_yRrw2otU9CmzprT40tg4N0LT5sVCFdnt4e-zMIjtTEjclmHZ5SbQBdgvELV3efyShbqyFEsfNAxEtp5eGutjqFfXKIPCXwhapr3/w400-h400/NND%20IPC%20217%20Lucky%20Green%20Challenge%20Lucky%20Dog%20c2%20turned.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I just had to ink up the adorable <a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/lucky-dog/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Lucky Dog Stamp Set</b></span></a>. Isn't he just the cutest?! I also stamped a couple shamrocks, a heart, and a hat using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. The awesome coordinating die... <a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/lucky-dog-die-set/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Lucky Dog Die Set</b></span></a>... came in super handy to die cut all these images once I had them colored with my Copic markers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK5RNLp34cj_I-6_eOHioBInV1MxWxD6J8TkHBhBt05OUIdGSDi8giB2hEPvLnyBU7krJXIj39Li9k83rW9TrFh922Zb8bJL3fxfl1dcpwNf6GzgU1X4GSbhijZ03QXmgX0Hvy0_6_qRhVeYMeJMD8exHFtVolOXqmDwCE2-YjCTcAkmrB8BVgOTyZCDqB/s1280/NND%20IPC%20217%20Lucky%20Green%20Challenge%20Lucky%20Dog%20c2%20closeup.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjK5RNLp34cj_I-6_eOHioBInV1MxWxD6J8TkHBhBt05OUIdGSDi8giB2hEPvLnyBU7krJXIj39Li9k83rW9TrFh922Zb8bJL3fxfl1dcpwNf6GzgU1X4GSbhijZ03QXmgX0Hvy0_6_qRhVeYMeJMD8exHFtVolOXqmDwCE2-YjCTcAkmrB8BVgOTyZCDqB/w400-h400/NND%20IPC%20217%20Lucky%20Green%20Challenge%20Lucky%20Dog%20c2%20closeup.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I paired the pup up with the <a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/a-cats-life-paper-pad/"><span style="color: black;"><b>A Cat's Life 6x6 Paper Pad</b></span></a>. I really like the greens in these papers and thought they were perfect for a St. Patrick's Day card. I die cut the bottom layer using the largest die from the <a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/frames-flags-die-set/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Frames & Flags Die Set</b></span></a>. I adhered it to a white A2 top fold card base of Stampers Select White card stock from Papertrey Ink. I die cut four hearts using the pretty scalloped hearts from the <a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/heart-frames-die-set/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Heart Frames Die Set</b></span></a>. I adhered them on the background layer to form a four-leaf clover.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used to color up the pup, shamrock and heart:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pup: C00, C1, N0, N1, N3, N5</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hat: N0, N1, N3, N5, YG21, YG11, YG23, Y06, Y28</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Shamrocks: YG21, YG11, YG23</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Heart: R20, R14, R46</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMG3Oy6y9bxKnx9mqJrtdF9M2qGHdTJroJ0gfYP0fa38FeZhE4WM94R9risKL1oNCyiScHjbfHZOSnDvIiWodoarMzVybpL7COPgAskdHthWLrNPFTnchXdSalVY03ESmujUpGtxsteyty6VSwPRgOlAMwrCG9EoDAisHth_7OQ9YfcEDaIkNY8DK8q5RL/s1280/NND%20IPC%20217%20Lucky%20Green%20Challenge%20Lucky%20Dog%20c2%20closeup2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMG3Oy6y9bxKnx9mqJrtdF9M2qGHdTJroJ0gfYP0fa38FeZhE4WM94R9risKL1oNCyiScHjbfHZOSnDvIiWodoarMzVybpL7COPgAskdHthWLrNPFTnchXdSalVY03ESmujUpGtxsteyty6VSwPRgOlAMwrCG9EoDAisHth_7OQ9YfcEDaIkNY8DK8q5RL/w400-h400/NND%20IPC%20217%20Lucky%20Green%20Challenge%20Lucky%20Dog%20c2%20closeup2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I stamped the sentiment from the <a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/lucky-dog/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Lucky Dog Stamp Set</b></span></a> onto white card stock that I had die cut using the fishtail banner from the <a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/frames-flags-die-set/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Frames & Flags Die Set</b></span></a> using Mowed Lawn Distress Oxide ink. I added the cute little heart to the open space on the banner I cut. I like the little pop of red. It adds interest to the card. To finish off the card I adhered the shamrocks and popped up the pup using foam tape.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw0Vzhod4MvAspK2m7dzhK_aY6aosXh4AojtSydtfXVlzhLtpiZXJyYA1MjIYfDitT38qrntqqYsiokwx4Wz7IFRNd5lBpXrF0ZifvtWD6H5TW0TSA6d0CYvSIDlKRKVIxMLu61CdiIERsTgEURySd9Ve8FWE-22oPgKvvP1miJFYhe6l4qkUA4JW6SE9A/s1280/NND%20IPC%20217%20Lucky%20Green%20Challenge%20Lucky%20Dog%20c2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw0Vzhod4MvAspK2m7dzhK_aY6aosXh4AojtSydtfXVlzhLtpiZXJyYA1MjIYfDitT38qrntqqYsiokwx4Wz7IFRNd5lBpXrF0ZifvtWD6H5TW0TSA6d0CYvSIDlKRKVIxMLu61CdiIERsTgEURySd9Ve8FWE-22oPgKvvP1miJFYhe6l4qkUA4JW6SE9A/w400-h400/NND%20IPC%20217%20Lucky%20Green%20Challenge%20Lucky%20Dog%20c2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Now it's your turn to get your paws inky with your <a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Newton's Nook Designs</b></span></a> products and create a project with a Lucky Green theme. Be sure to link up to the <a href="https://www.inkypawschallenge.com/2024/02/inky-paws-challenge-217.html"><span style="color: black;"><b>Inky Paws Challenge</b></span></a>! Can't wait to see your projects!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Thanks so much for stopping by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">See ya next time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Inky Hugs,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Crystal</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">{Please note that comment moderation is on. Your lovely comment will appear once approved.}</div></div><p></p>Crystal O. Minklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06431500583176080309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048871029875859607.post-74110116951903346032024-02-24T06:00:00.099-06:002024-03-08T17:03:58.451-06:00Snarky Birthday Card ~ Sup, Cool Cat ~ Unity Stamp Co.<div style="text-align: center;">Hello there crafty friend! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I just had to ink up the seriously intellectual and adorable <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/sup-cool-cat-spotlight-special-limited-time-offer/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Sup, Cool Cat</b></span></a> from <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Unity Stamp Co</b></span></a>. I couldn't make a card with this kitty without also using the awesome new <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/cozy-nook/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Cozy Nook</b></span></a> stamp. Ohhh... I think they are so perfect together!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaK73cuv-mkYC45BCkPvkZgcFF77q-ysSHVmODOYwuAYr5U_UKdRIrzO1ei1l2cY7xueFVId_uDeN-QN2aQig_p2U3PC6W4h1SJfhWFCfGB_kwPC3Ur-4rrBt-iMgaD_7BZkXu6hlW-A6mzAQFdmkKFaC25QDxyr2UBijUKSLc0ghvfy68Z-hfXBNEnAbb/s1280/Unity%20Sup%20Cool%20Cat%20with%20Cozy%20Nook.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaK73cuv-mkYC45BCkPvkZgcFF77q-ysSHVmODOYwuAYr5U_UKdRIrzO1ei1l2cY7xueFVId_uDeN-QN2aQig_p2U3PC6W4h1SJfhWFCfGB_kwPC3Ur-4rrBt-iMgaD_7BZkXu6hlW-A6mzAQFdmkKFaC25QDxyr2UBijUKSLc0ghvfy68Z-hfXBNEnAbb/w400-h400/Unity%20Sup%20Cool%20Cat%20with%20Cozy%20Nook.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I really wanted to use one of the new paper packs and the <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/nostalgic-amour-romantic-vintage-paper-pack/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Nostalgic Amour {paper pack}</b></span></a> just arrived in my latest order. I wasn't totally sure at first that it would work, but I think it does! The colors in these papers are so romantic and endearing. They also have the whole vintage vibe so I'm really glad I used them. All of my layers are die cut using the <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/deckle-stitches-nesting-die-set/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Deckle & Stitches Nesting Die Set</b></span></a>. My mats are Early Espresso card stock from Stampin' Up. And I adhered all of my layers to a white A2 card base of Stampers Select White card stock from Papertrey Ink.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0V44IK3HyXA0eUWnUKBh8t-MPw9HuUigTZhvDCqVRgHfHoiV1DWOJtz9CxxubSwl-fJIg95nFKrql7VE1Tc5fe2qlcmUN7d2kQ3Ud98VCg_Ip8DoFm6xUTUApuETZcmJUV_XfiMQY7ipjft6MG3TMrEf5CncL3Dd667J9gx32MOvCdv_Q2hUzERpGHdBI/s1280/Unity%20Sup%20Cool%20Cat%20with%20Cozy%20Nook%20closeup.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0V44IK3HyXA0eUWnUKBh8t-MPw9HuUigTZhvDCqVRgHfHoiV1DWOJtz9CxxubSwl-fJIg95nFKrql7VE1Tc5fe2qlcmUN7d2kQ3Ud98VCg_Ip8DoFm6xUTUApuETZcmJUV_XfiMQY7ipjft6MG3TMrEf5CncL3Dd667J9gx32MOvCdv_Q2hUzERpGHdBI/w400-h400/Unity%20Sup%20Cool%20Cat%20with%20Cozy%20Nook%20closeup.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I stamped the <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/sup-cool-cat-spotlight-special-limited-time-offer/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Sup, Cool Cat</b></span></a> kitty with Black Amalgam ink on Stampers Select White card stock from Papertrey Ink. Colored up the kitty very simply with my Copic markers and also stamped the book nook to coordinate with the pretty papers. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's a quick list of the Copic Markers I used: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kitty: R00, R20, N0, N1, N3, N5</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bookcase: E51, E53, E55, E57</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Red Books / Vase / Flowers: RV34, R37, RV69</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tan Books: E51, E53, E55</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yellow Books / Vase / Flowers: YR21, YR23</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Green Pot / Leaves / Ground: YG95, YG97</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7AM3dCv8R_YCG5hak7FquCpPjfkX4mMV-JXobQTvy-PHiaU6BIeY9b7Mu12HFORj52CPPKH8PA3x4OkCx4jIQVyWrn-Xti87tdqGjNlAgzaxKf2yoKbxb-KvY2N83k__ZifTLh6gTbhnLeoVuIx7Cxc5JA4D8T-VUG4Djc9-wNi47DW1IchtmV6Zz96n8/s1287/Unity%20Sup%20Cool%20Cat%20with%20Cozy%20Nook%20closeup2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1287" data-original-width="1287" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7AM3dCv8R_YCG5hak7FquCpPjfkX4mMV-JXobQTvy-PHiaU6BIeY9b7Mu12HFORj52CPPKH8PA3x4OkCx4jIQVyWrn-Xti87tdqGjNlAgzaxKf2yoKbxb-KvY2N83k__ZifTLh6gTbhnLeoVuIx7Cxc5JA4D8T-VUG4Djc9-wNi47DW1IchtmV6Zz96n8/w400-h400/Unity%20Sup%20Cool%20Cat%20with%20Cozy%20Nook%20closeup2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I distressed the edges of the <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/cozy-nook/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Cozy Nook</b></span></a> layer and a tiny bit on the kitty using Vintage Photo Distress Ink. The fun sentiment is from the <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/snarky-cat-thoughts/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Snarky Cat Thoughts</b></span></a> stamps, also from Unity and I distressed edges, too. I love the sentiments in this kit! To finish off the card, I fussy cut the kitty leaving a white skinny border and then I popped it up on the card using lots of foam tape. That's it for me today! Have an ink-tastic day!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks so much for stopping by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">See ya next time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Inky hugs,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Crystal</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{Please note that comment moderation is on. Your lovely comment will appear shortly.}</div><p></p>Crystal O. Minklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06431500583176080309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048871029875859607.post-61149836336419298772024-02-23T06:00:00.096-06:002024-02-23T06:00:00.159-06:00{BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 42 ~ Farmhouse Christmas ~ Not 2 Shabby<div style="text-align: center;">Hello there crafty friend!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm sharing one last card for the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set?set=oa.361640320061610&type=3"><span style="color: black;"><b>{BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 42</b></span></a> hosted in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1158168957915017"><span style="color: black;"><b>Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers</b></span></a> Facebook group! Today I'm sharing a sweet Christmas card featuring the pretty barn from the <a href="https://www.not2shabbyshop.com/Farmhouse-Christmas-6x8-Clear-Stamp-Set-N2S_p_19532.html"><span style="color: black;"><b>Farmhouse Christmas stamp set</b></span></a> from our lovely sponsor <a href="https://www.not2shabbyshop.com/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Not 2 Shabby</b></span></a>! We've changed things up this year and Not 2 Shabby is Sponsoring our <span style="color: black;">{BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 4</span>2 this month!! Jamie, the owner of Not 2 Shabby, has generously offered up a fun-filled Christmas prize package for one lucky winner of the challenge! Thanks so much, Jamie!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilPdP127vqgBo8j1vz9TLgNWV03xWTILYeI4PvOvg2DmfCTRmnR9u5WTfzL2MczuTPLVa_MpT4F0mX2IPHQRK3ZJkZiIw0EwSW4W-A_kDVQ5xLBhOUQjm2DTfMsw1EMcE7JXR7b_ZsUeo0GwIHgdGL8nmO7Sh8qjvmLgKa3WBtIf5LlkFaiX5cmUCvRi8M/s1280/BYSHC%20Sketch%2042%20N2S%20Farmhouse%20Christmas%20card3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilPdP127vqgBo8j1vz9TLgNWV03xWTILYeI4PvOvg2DmfCTRmnR9u5WTfzL2MczuTPLVa_MpT4F0mX2IPHQRK3ZJkZiIw0EwSW4W-A_kDVQ5xLBhOUQjm2DTfMsw1EMcE7JXR7b_ZsUeo0GwIHgdGL8nmO7Sh8qjvmLgKa3WBtIf5LlkFaiX5cmUCvRi8M/w400-h400/BYSHC%20Sketch%2042%20N2S%20Farmhouse%20Christmas%20card3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I stamped the pretty barn from the <a href="https://www.not2shabbyshop.com/Farmhouse-Christmas-6x8-Clear-Stamp-Set-N2S_p_19532.html"><span style="color: black;"><b>Farmhouse Christmas</b></span></a> stamp set using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I colored it up with Copics and fussy cut it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdn96kH326ekeivl5u8QfVAEAnq7pSXIIkebHQGNumpysyyKv8bQ9WLvUYJd3u8LvuOvZHxAK5wdtk84SrkeVZ2umblZvGO0v8YHoeTYxc1k47EunFLUqpqJpWQI_MegvZg56POlOOowSKxNbjr3aAYZbR9GQYhrh2593Kjsh9DBzbtnriooUOpvtfWZTb/s1280/BYSHC%20Sketch%2042%20N2S%20Farmhouse%20Christmas%20card3%20closeup.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdn96kH326ekeivl5u8QfVAEAnq7pSXIIkebHQGNumpysyyKv8bQ9WLvUYJd3u8LvuOvZHxAK5wdtk84SrkeVZ2umblZvGO0v8YHoeTYxc1k47EunFLUqpqJpWQI_MegvZg56POlOOowSKxNbjr3aAYZbR9GQYhrh2593Kjsh9DBzbtnriooUOpvtfWZTb/w400-h400/BYSHC%20Sketch%2042%20N2S%20Farmhouse%20Christmas%20card3%20closeup.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I paired up the barn with the gorgeous <a href="https://www.not2shabbyshop.com/A-Shabby-Christmas-6X6-Paper-Pad--N2S_p_20380.html"><span style="color: black;"><b>A Shabby Christmas 6x6 paper pad</b></span></a>. Both of these lovely items I just got in my recent order. Have you taken advantage of the 15% OFF code that Jamie shared with us?! I stocked up on some Christmas papers and ephemera... and I got this pretty stamp set, too! Woohoo! Here's the code in case you want to do some shopping over at <a href="https://www.not2shabbyshop.com/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Not 2 Shabby</b></span></a>... BYSH15.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2wSmKDJzzjhwxbnFv6fNHgaBUvQzGbUhn6oFXrE7rfC2lktjgx02Wam6s5ReXpk7GmPUTaMbvCyx0oZcg8BjQJ7qxI2x0mHlmdQAJT2kHwqEqiUBssuH83fC2l77tZ5CfuHSzHZdeWr9FqADpkGU6IMmBJBKrdU-0V83uKK0ohdD1SsLyTYBeybgtNVBH/s1280/BYSHC%20Sketch%2042%20N2S%20Farmhouse%20Christmas%20card3%20closeup2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2wSmKDJzzjhwxbnFv6fNHgaBUvQzGbUhn6oFXrE7rfC2lktjgx02Wam6s5ReXpk7GmPUTaMbvCyx0oZcg8BjQJ7qxI2x0mHlmdQAJT2kHwqEqiUBssuH83fC2l77tZ5CfuHSzHZdeWr9FqADpkGU6IMmBJBKrdU-0V83uKK0ohdD1SsLyTYBeybgtNVBH/w400-h400/BYSHC%20Sketch%2042%20N2S%20Farmhouse%20Christmas%20card3%20closeup2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I stamped the sentiment using Barn Door Distress Oxide ink and fussy cut it. I didn't want to cover up the barn so I ended up just putting the sentiment under the barn a bit. Both the barn and sentiment are popped up with foam tape.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Wreath / Banner: YG11, G24, G46, R20, R14, R46</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Barn: E08, E19, E09</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Snow: C00, C1, C3</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTniYBMPTKVwtZOxVT7-Y1NAqacj7FEo3sL4mOEh9vnWBHEA0gT_eDiK3kKUZtpgNQ3QlC7y22AyX4LO2TRhTiKrWMSPOxLcvvnvZFOXNHQEqP8vIRuH6_6PNvhyphenhyphenQyLty-c67JFBE8JdnCicUx4umE4_2FRjrLqeojHNnApABEjntVrRJchionKm6zQBgr/s749/BYSHC%20Sketch%20Challenge42.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="749" data-original-width="748" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTniYBMPTKVwtZOxVT7-Y1NAqacj7FEo3sL4mOEh9vnWBHEA0gT_eDiK3kKUZtpgNQ3QlC7y22AyX4LO2TRhTiKrWMSPOxLcvvnvZFOXNHQEqP8vIRuH6_6PNvhyphenhyphenQyLty-c67JFBE8JdnCicUx4umE4_2FRjrLqeojHNnApABEjntVrRJchionKm6zQBgr/w400-h400/BYSHC%20Sketch%20Challenge42.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's a look at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set?set=oa.361640320061610&type=3"><span style="color: black;"><b>{BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 42</b></span></a> for the month of February. This has been such a fun sketch! The entries this month have all been so awesome! I hope you'll join us and play along with the sketch. There's still some time! The challenge ends February 29th. If you're interested in seeing a bunch more inspiration for this sketch, check out the amazing inspiration from the design team over on the <a href="https://byshcardmakers.blogspot.com/" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: black;"><b>{BYSH} Cardmakers blog</b></span></a>! Since it's a short month there's a WHOLE bunch of inspiration like two weeks worth on the {BYSHC} blog today.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Thanks so much for stopping by!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">See ya next time.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Inky hugs,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Crystal</span></div><span><br style="text-align: start;" /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">{Please note that comment moderation is ON. 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Minklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06431500583176080309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048871029875859607.post-51701983085185132702024-02-21T06:00:00.092-06:002024-02-21T06:00:00.138-06:00Membership Wednesday ~ February 2024 KOM and BOM ~ Unity Stamp Co.<div style="text-align: center;"> Hello there crafty friend!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Today I'm sharing a lovely card featuring the fabulous <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/kit-of-the-month/"><span style="color: black;"><b>February 2024 Kit of the Month</b></span></a> membership along with the gorgeous background stamp from the <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/background-of-the-month/"><span style="color: black;"><b>February 2024 Background of the Month</b></span></a> membership from <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Unity</b></span></a>.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZzHdxFRpU8xHp48t2NjD55l2fxYTDUF-shNFb_BoSVf_5uealM3PQ1vfx6DhdgTVq8_6uZV6L7s46X2CfPBDJ181Iomyji7S1QFdrAkLw6_NXnNTLwTDiu_jfhU_upbiXaIx5GvtcyfH9QHBvtvRonHeTqS8e6Bch8iWJZr-sfdYQKHy_YNMOxhxLZehC/s1280/Unity%20Feb24%20BOM%20and%20KOM.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZzHdxFRpU8xHp48t2NjD55l2fxYTDUF-shNFb_BoSVf_5uealM3PQ1vfx6DhdgTVq8_6uZV6L7s46X2CfPBDJ181Iomyji7S1QFdrAkLw6_NXnNTLwTDiu_jfhU_upbiXaIx5GvtcyfH9QHBvtvRonHeTqS8e6Bch8iWJZr-sfdYQKHy_YNMOxhxLZehC/w400-h400/Unity%20Feb24%20BOM%20and%20KOM.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I stamped the beautiful <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/background-of-the-month/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Artistic Pallet</b></span></a> background stamp on Crumb Cake card stock from Stampin' Up with Vintage Photo Distress Ink. Super easy background for a pretty card!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-9n6bJMTIYuBrce_-KvE55z5AKkxm1E9MvIshjiVE1ZYQx_nY7sQhkb2DsQq1zVbO7ambQ38-H9Zp_pdrq0ycfFDkkzGP5PSmmW4OHHIHb0U2FY1tWLlDZvviKzRvWX6RJmQcIcTH1CMtEXfwp9mPhETfwc1CytO74EDfbVgH6aVhWAIak34DzSpd4ED6/s1280/Unity%20Feb24%20BOM%20and%20KOM%20closeup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-9n6bJMTIYuBrce_-KvE55z5AKkxm1E9MvIshjiVE1ZYQx_nY7sQhkb2DsQq1zVbO7ambQ38-H9Zp_pdrq0ycfFDkkzGP5PSmmW4OHHIHb0U2FY1tWLlDZvviKzRvWX6RJmQcIcTH1CMtEXfwp9mPhETfwc1CytO74EDfbVgH6aVhWAIak34DzSpd4ED6/w400-h400/Unity%20Feb24%20BOM%20and%20KOM%20closeup.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I stamped the pretty cup of flowers from the <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/kit-of-the-month/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Grace and More Grace KOM</b></span></a> using Black Amalgam ink on Stampers Select White Card Stock from Papertrey Ink. I colored it up with some Copic markers and die cut it with a stitched tag die from the <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/make-a-tag-die-set/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Make a Tag {die set}</b></span></a>. I also die cut a mat from Chocolate Chip card stock {also from Stampin' Up} using the next largest tag die from the set. Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cup: BG70, BG01, BG34</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Leaves: YG03, YG93</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yellow Flowers: Y06, Y15, Y35, YR27</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Orange Flower: Y15, Y35, YR15, YR27</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pink Flowers: R00, R83, R32</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Purple Flowers: V000, V12, V15</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Teal Flowers: BG01, BG34</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Steam: C00, C1</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Grounding: C00, C1, C3</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguOn6Tc1nan9GXBrPXgpYE0gjyNB2oepCQoek5aaZOAA3l0w5rRcq9HFT0QtP0zYmmSWsdFIYheQM5TKY-sUq4qR8KX2lHe7PeW44mvTB119myU6xdKny-aUHcDP1ZkD0F-om1ASUU4AQYibCVxq2XFwe-cGg5Bj7dy6QkkGWXIEHDd4QUxAQo2bcJ-JlE/s1280/Unity%20Feb24%20BOM%20and%20KOM%20closeup2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguOn6Tc1nan9GXBrPXgpYE0gjyNB2oepCQoek5aaZOAA3l0w5rRcq9HFT0QtP0zYmmSWsdFIYheQM5TKY-sUq4qR8KX2lHe7PeW44mvTB119myU6xdKny-aUHcDP1ZkD0F-om1ASUU4AQYibCVxq2XFwe-cGg5Bj7dy6QkkGWXIEHDd4QUxAQo2bcJ-JlE/w400-h400/Unity%20Feb24%20BOM%20and%20KOM%20closeup2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I trimmed the background down to 4-1/8 x 5-3/8" and adhered it to a Chocolate Chip card stock mat. I adhered the tags together and adhered them to the card. I stamped a lovely sentiment from the recently released <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/navigating-grief-edition-one-sentiment-kit-only/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Navigating Grief {Edition One}</b></span></a> sentiment kit. Love the sentiments in this kit!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibTGHKOxbs_T4GtCfs4v5mJLkyjKGsSGO-vcQNX0N5Bq66MInmhUaor0dalnez0KsBCmpRn1VdFFSj4iOsC-LmhyZWn7ZMUlumeP06EpeWZQ1jJ6lS-wRt173PUqBiWM4K_ImlyIZAzWpK1Va8qdW1fDvRUFuAYxYKvbpx9TU_Ejom-RVXrdSe5YUox-6Z/s640/ARTISTIC-PALLET__00949.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="489" data-original-width="640" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibTGHKOxbs_T4GtCfs4v5mJLkyjKGsSGO-vcQNX0N5Bq66MInmhUaor0dalnez0KsBCmpRn1VdFFSj4iOsC-LmhyZWn7ZMUlumeP06EpeWZQ1jJ6lS-wRt173PUqBiWM4K_ImlyIZAzWpK1Va8qdW1fDvRUFuAYxYKvbpx9TU_Ejom-RVXrdSe5YUox-6Z/w400-h306/ARTISTIC-PALLET__00949.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here's a quick look at the <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/background-of-the-month/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Background of the Month membership</b></span></a> this month! Love it! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1xPOCK0TOj5i8uDBndJ8tvD-lCwS3OMEQ8oGBIAySSZbL9UYMXRzi9opVhYqVHWfWulDS83pziup790GvBodASpTj_WG_tzOsD7BIegbglcUM6T9UrBWFlaSrocoYUwxJiUL7mk-iAoeBQM_pxLXPVJyJGuuGqUiJW4ORch3j8Xq2vVP-qffLqVcFX6Jk/s2048/Feb24%20KOM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2045" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1xPOCK0TOj5i8uDBndJ8tvD-lCwS3OMEQ8oGBIAySSZbL9UYMXRzi9opVhYqVHWfWulDS83pziup790GvBodASpTj_WG_tzOsD7BIegbglcUM6T9UrBWFlaSrocoYUwxJiUL7mk-iAoeBQM_pxLXPVJyJGuuGqUiJW4ORch3j8Xq2vVP-qffLqVcFX6Jk/w400-h400/Feb24%20KOM.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here's a quick look at this month's <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/current-kit-of-the-month/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Kit of the Month</b></span></a> membership! So amazing!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"> Well, that's it for me today! Hope you have an ink-tastic day!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Thanks so much for stopping by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">See ya next time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Inky Hugs,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Crystal</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">{Please note that comment moderation is on. Your lovely comment will appear once approved.}</div></div></div><p></p>Crystal O. Minklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06431500583176080309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048871029875859607.post-17666074263244744802024-02-20T06:00:00.119-06:002024-02-20T06:00:00.160-06:00Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch 18 ~ Peek-a-Boo Cats with Pawsome Peepers ~ Unity Stamp Co.<div style="text-align: center;"> Hello there crafty friend!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm back to share a few more fun birthday cards that I created using the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set?set=oa.1052239112664259&type=3"><span style="color: black;"><b>Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch 18</b></span></a>. I am so pleased with the stash that I've created this month using this sketch! It's so awesome to add to my birthday cards stash. I picked another 'leftover' paper pack from my supplies and I actually just picked the first one I saw. Luckily it's a gorgeous paper pack!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGAGn2ZNJvq8nnlUIBH4uBbW3OCrIucdEGyvkWZh0ZpEBpb1GdiO-byoAT9rgrt01uM4PCkoXbyGhuhxxeRiME3gtA9bGIwFxwr0sEv50xb-0b9vvdQD0bInZkrLi4mtZyNJRmCd0JxWh8yRnO2gUXnGWOXOi4qaIZqyvdHHyQSbG6vmFVTFSlvjGJQpHv/s1371/TOPII%20Sketch%2018%20Unity%20Peek-a-Boo%20Cats%20with%20Pawsome%20Peepers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1371" data-original-width="1371" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGAGn2ZNJvq8nnlUIBH4uBbW3OCrIucdEGyvkWZh0ZpEBpb1GdiO-byoAT9rgrt01uM4PCkoXbyGhuhxxeRiME3gtA9bGIwFxwr0sEv50xb-0b9vvdQD0bInZkrLi4mtZyNJRmCd0JxWh8yRnO2gUXnGWOXOi4qaIZqyvdHHyQSbG6vmFVTFSlvjGJQpHv/w400-h400/TOPII%20Sketch%2018%20Unity%20Peek-a-Boo%20Cats%20with%20Pawsome%20Peepers.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's a look at the three cards I made. Whatcha think? I wanted to use smaller stamped images so I didn't cover up too much of the pretty papers.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaiOYz6t1hKNUYFYfoH6hLQV4st2UEYnOeMSjRPIXrFeJtnDf4N82QGGcJamxDSuQIWBaIqWKbSmXoYzlcOP2Bw0cCdK3I9rXIYKrU_ERdXZSDy3U4dI5z-SigeB1XsJxmHETPKOwVWDOKl0n6q_ymDkqQDrTf2D5H9VM6fO19VsMWb8lT70WtQZKXEFeS/s1425/TOPII%20Leftover%20papers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1425" data-original-width="1425" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaiOYz6t1hKNUYFYfoH6hLQV4st2UEYnOeMSjRPIXrFeJtnDf4N82QGGcJamxDSuQIWBaIqWKbSmXoYzlcOP2Bw0cCdK3I9rXIYKrU_ERdXZSDy3U4dI5z-SigeB1XsJxmHETPKOwVWDOKl0n6q_ymDkqQDrTf2D5H9VM6fO19VsMWb8lT70WtQZKXEFeS/w400-h400/TOPII%20Leftover%20papers.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I LOVE the colors in these papers! I have no idea where these papers are from. If you do, I'd love to know! I thought it would be fun to share what I had in the leftovers pack. I probably won't use the paper flowers or sequins. I've set those aside. My focus is really using up the papers right now.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpCxCzWcszGPllCQ13IcSNJUSMYG6-r2Fh48tsR-nDfvOYZqiDLN2AZXpU94xfYYTeX9i-RgDcX-JN3OQH0IVgfAjCF4rvOXyrH_o-kcGudYZJ7Qw-JkJego_7XHj2yc_5cKtJUB_dWZ9JX1kEaJ5-v6-0maLK3b9K7NfRFGC6Ow_FGarjWX01fhH7ufHD/s1303/TOPII%20Sketch%2018%20Unity%20Peek-a-Boo%20Cats.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1303" data-original-width="1303" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpCxCzWcszGPllCQ13IcSNJUSMYG6-r2Fh48tsR-nDfvOYZqiDLN2AZXpU94xfYYTeX9i-RgDcX-JN3OQH0IVgfAjCF4rvOXyrH_o-kcGudYZJ7Qw-JkJego_7XHj2yc_5cKtJUB_dWZ9JX1kEaJ5-v6-0maLK3b9K7NfRFGC6Ow_FGarjWX01fhH7ufHD/w400-h400/TOPII%20Sketch%2018%20Unity%20Peek-a-Boo%20Cats.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My first card of the trio featuring the adorable winking kitty from the <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/peek-a-boo-cats/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Peek-a-Boo Cats</b></span></a> from <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Unity</b></span></a>. I adore this kitty! I just realized I didn't finish coloring up the cute little paw. LOL! Ooops!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin_6UUDj8I4Y4oyk4pO_TpyASc3spsxUAXeHAb_S7-vnJCwpTiiqkJJRTO-8aUqwmwZORdW6X4z34xoIIrjIIXvSOd5v6aiTdpViNol2mkSTngAQLp5wfAYjZx3qqNsQxMZW1616_lDlqV5-z1ej8Z6kh-OSp9O3ya10bx5hyFasuxB9ozJBC5Ctl_g9_1/s1280/TOPII%20Sketch%2018%20Unity%20Peek-a-Boo%20Cats%20closeup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin_6UUDj8I4Y4oyk4pO_TpyASc3spsxUAXeHAb_S7-vnJCwpTiiqkJJRTO-8aUqwmwZORdW6X4z34xoIIrjIIXvSOd5v6aiTdpViNol2mkSTngAQLp5wfAYjZx3qqNsQxMZW1616_lDlqV5-z1ej8Z6kh-OSp9O3ya10bx5hyFasuxB9ozJBC5Ctl_g9_1/w400-h400/TOPII%20Sketch%2018%20Unity%20Peek-a-Boo%20Cats%20closeup.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I colored up the kitty with just a few Copic markers: R00, R20, N0, N1, N3, N5. Fussy cut it and adhered it just inside the one paper window. It almost looks like the kitty is looking over a counter top. So fun!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2A5-WDdlSnGAXpvdrKcSobuNS3jmd8fHQOLVk7-UIguH6GiigOFwoCF_RT_BGHF1bzADuSzqNgIwsgPoCML5tZrY64jTkJKGpPxTiiGNCw5B1blM7W9Ht5Zll96G8n-kUf9NmUwYQH0bXf_cB0PFPEE2br82xvkh_X4pR9eP8ETdnNJ9X-4bfLzASF-PD/s690/TOPII%20Sketch%2018.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2A5-WDdlSnGAXpvdrKcSobuNS3jmd8fHQOLVk7-UIguH6GiigOFwoCF_RT_BGHF1bzADuSzqNgIwsgPoCML5tZrY64jTkJKGpPxTiiGNCw5B1blM7W9Ht5Zll96G8n-kUf9NmUwYQH0bXf_cB0PFPEE2br82xvkh_X4pR9eP8ETdnNJ9X-4bfLzASF-PD/w400-h400/TOPII%20Sketch%2018.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's another look at the fun sketch for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set?set=oa.1052239112664259&type=3"><span style="color: black;"><b>Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch 18</b></span></a>. This has been such a fun sketch to play with! The sketch, as always, is meant to inspire not require. So let the sketch lead in your design, but don't feel limited by it. Loving it! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUQZSIYyggHrSF2alkcxFvEGc-ssiUyEyqnui2z9mBITlRZuu_PeVzyORsWAI6p1jADGGlabxQS3XtYHuxUpaD0r8JVEJnacmMZ4MfPhTfkWQG5LZS1NROYWn1gU6i3RLCo0KBzOHEZgX0-gcugyKzIDyeeuvs2fyGnUI5lSttCVUs3vC1e7JGJp2cydW1/s1296/TOPII%20Sketch%2018%20Wooden%20Embellishments.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1296" data-original-width="1296" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUQZSIYyggHrSF2alkcxFvEGc-ssiUyEyqnui2z9mBITlRZuu_PeVzyORsWAI6p1jADGGlabxQS3XtYHuxUpaD0r8JVEJnacmMZ4MfPhTfkWQG5LZS1NROYWn1gU6i3RLCo0KBzOHEZgX0-gcugyKzIDyeeuvs2fyGnUI5lSttCVUs3vC1e7JGJp2cydW1/w400-h400/TOPII%20Sketch%2018%20Wooden%20Embellishments.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For my second card, I thought I'd just use the wood flowers from the leftover pack. The two just didn't look right on their own so I went searching through my stuff and found one heart. I think they look great together and adds a bit of dimension to the card.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNpk2CcjgYGTm0nQdSD0HuD7sQQp8dED-ZFE3hX6Yks2X5QwBD8uwcBbSV3WDB1i3HnI8Q7kEeYfCLclF-zse4oY5RdLiw9xunjrSWVHBbbLFuFjqRRYsbxpOcI1RoAQ9lvW_xDYjFPMvFaiPGWbuo3C88-o-eciYH2YiDurI_LNfNoa4DImevkkoWBrPJ/s1280/TOPII%20Sketch%2018%20Wooden%20Embellishments%20closeup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNpk2CcjgYGTm0nQdSD0HuD7sQQp8dED-ZFE3hX6Yks2X5QwBD8uwcBbSV3WDB1i3HnI8Q7kEeYfCLclF-zse4oY5RdLiw9xunjrSWVHBbbLFuFjqRRYsbxpOcI1RoAQ9lvW_xDYjFPMvFaiPGWbuo3C88-o-eciYH2YiDurI_LNfNoa4DImevkkoWBrPJ/w400-h400/TOPII%20Sketch%2018%20Wooden%20Embellishments%20closeup.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had mentioned earlier in the month that I was using these leftover papers from my days on the Scrapping for Less Design Team. I also found some of the card stock that was included in the card kits. So I used some for this card. I have no idea what company these papers are from or even what colors they are officially called. They coordinate really well with the colors in the pattern papers though.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLk9QQSjkTmp5o7Z5ufa5L7hL_doTh3Om3RqARiGT625dDz4X4x5jvE6r65qdV1OjVRJkkPNtyqLfr3gFN2frjctQkjSsegZ-EFI4shmm2GE1tIFooGkUfC5dZ1iNvYYVeC5LvYs29NeCOzlft0BDFSNtgLG9mY_KhFQyi3x6sud086nOuroYvB-Wmhp84/s1280/TOPII%20Sketch%2018%20Unity%20Pawsome%20Peepers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLk9QQSjkTmp5o7Z5ufa5L7hL_doTh3Om3RqARiGT625dDz4X4x5jvE6r65qdV1OjVRJkkPNtyqLfr3gFN2frjctQkjSsegZ-EFI4shmm2GE1tIFooGkUfC5dZ1iNvYYVeC5LvYs29NeCOzlft0BDFSNtgLG9mY_KhFQyi3x6sud086nOuroYvB-Wmhp84/w400-h400/TOPII%20Sketch%2018%20Unity%20Pawsome%20Peepers.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My third and final card for Sketch 18 features the super adorable dachshund pup from the <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/pawsome-peepers/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Pawsome Peepers</b></span></a>. Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used for the pup: E21, E23, E25, N0, N1, N3. I fussy cut this cutie too and colored the edges with a Memento Tuxedo Black marker to make the fussy cut look nice and neat.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBDZl_GmVFlaEfyuasaURoZipgXYFd8FfMamHkmJM4wlQNPB1sbOhwjZsssRWSYtnGK5Ktt7fHjQFcpcCEOzGYuUGe-b713GXKFQeGG8f5QoZVw2MGlvryOP78GmtMDhGudb27xqoUHJYs-LAG9cci5T6gGbXjYZweTnEuVFOOkESXLaEjaqEWvbUsY48R/s1280/TOPII%20Sketch%2018%20Unity%20Pawsome%20Peepers%20closeup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBDZl_GmVFlaEfyuasaURoZipgXYFd8FfMamHkmJM4wlQNPB1sbOhwjZsssRWSYtnGK5Ktt7fHjQFcpcCEOzGYuUGe-b713GXKFQeGG8f5QoZVw2MGlvryOP78GmtMDhGudb27xqoUHJYs-LAG9cci5T6gGbXjYZweTnEuVFOOkESXLaEjaqEWvbUsY48R/w400-h400/TOPII%20Sketch%2018%20Unity%20Pawsome%20Peepers%20closeup.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used the sketch for the background but I adjusted the measurements for the paper rectangles since I just used some of the papers that were already cut. You may recognize the sentiment. I used it last week for a card. It's from the <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/rainbow-birthday/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Rainbow Birthday</b></span></a> stamps, also from Unity. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope you're inspired to play along with the sketch... there's only a few more days to enter the challenge! I also hope that you're inspired to use up some of those paper scraps and/or paper pads! I'll be back next week with a whole new sketch and I'm going to try to finish off these leftover papers. Or at least get a card or maybe two from what's left. Have a wonderful week!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks so much for stopping by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">See ya next time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Inky Hugs,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Crystal</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{Please note that comment moderation is on. Your lovely comment will appear once approved.}</div><p></p>Crystal O. Minklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06431500583176080309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048871029875859607.post-22115888834468749982024-02-19T00:00:00.100-06:002024-02-23T15:59:05.890-06:00Inky Paws Challenge #217 ~ Lucky Green Theme Challenge <div style="text-align: center;">Hello there crafty friend!</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's time for a new <a href="https://www.inkypawschallenge.com/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Inky Paws Challenge</b></span></a>... a super fun Lucky Green Theme Challenge! Such a fun challenge! I sure hope that you'll join in the fun and play along with us using your Newton's Nook Designs products! You have until Friday, March 1st to get your entries in for the #217 Lucky Green Theme Challenge and a chance to win a $20 store credit to <a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Newton's Nook Designs</b></span></a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7qatrPRRN91mTrPmjWwT4T9qPqjB9MTUumXV_NsNdIZw0Q5p5ghoc01NQevUGGStxwdz3W-DYBIrwWTzFrl7JFr-_hisroO-1KPdkLYbA61gLMFqrvuiS3PJiLcnJ8k6hm4gK5ixFaWdQObaICYFbyhgPMSX4sBXSAVIcNgxcAbab40VudIz9QPotokUy/s1300/411859437_10160654960156311_2299416482586180110_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1300" data-original-width="1300" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7qatrPRRN91mTrPmjWwT4T9qPqjB9MTUumXV_NsNdIZw0Q5p5ghoc01NQevUGGStxwdz3W-DYBIrwWTzFrl7JFr-_hisroO-1KPdkLYbA61gLMFqrvuiS3PJiLcnJ8k6hm4gK5ixFaWdQObaICYFbyhgPMSX4sBXSAVIcNgxcAbab40VudIz9QPotokUy/w400-h400/411859437_10160654960156311_2299416482586180110_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.inkypawschallenge.com/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Inky Paws Challenge #217 - Lucky Green Theme Challenge</b></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I adore making St. Patrick's Day cards so I was most drawn to the shamrocks. The perfect excuse to ink up my new stamps, too!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN2nEGSDcq6tNIjrOIgVHjKfkM3OYNIVIAXh5b4fS0b2lrpwSkZaBRuWaMiVs9bxH6Q5hKMOoX62rh-1glosDoQfElx6FjgkDXTGIEAPn9cCN__1dRv0weK80Jl1zzKkdeoYYPzdxURWmQGTjXd26wo7ijX2yQr2ZDTVZ9RqizgcggU21vHrbSvraNqmyt/s1280/NND%20IPC%20217%20Lucky%20Green%20Challenge%20Newton's%20Lucky%20Clover%20c1%20turned.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN2nEGSDcq6tNIjrOIgVHjKfkM3OYNIVIAXh5b4fS0b2lrpwSkZaBRuWaMiVs9bxH6Q5hKMOoX62rh-1glosDoQfElx6FjgkDXTGIEAPn9cCN__1dRv0weK80Jl1zzKkdeoYYPzdxURWmQGTjXd26wo7ijX2yQr2ZDTVZ9RqizgcggU21vHrbSvraNqmyt/w400-h400/NND%20IPC%20217%20Lucky%20Green%20Challenge%20Newton's%20Lucky%20Clover%20c1%20turned.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I stamped the sweet kitty from the <a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/newtons-lucky-clover/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Newton's Lucky Clover Stamp Set</b></span></a> along with his cute hat and bunch of clovers using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I colored up all the kitty, hat and shamrocks with my Copic markers and then die cut them using the coordinating dies from the <a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/newtons-lucky-clover-die-set/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Newton's Lucky Clover Die Set</b></span></a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijtzuQKu2BsYDWqsKnz5aAUBGdso7mpYCCkTI5fMGlZvN7U6_iPscN-lddM_hYx75ctcrkZJ9igM-GqatxjbmPjZDSmbSpdnCdx_org1hsjfmqqV7yUAds2R4F8VxWS4G_wAav0csNflpO5xy9sDqL0GvAYeX_y1zioDFjI9ES2SG7tE1sJ5AeW9rsIMNy/s1280/NND%20IPC%20217%20Lucky%20Green%20Challenge%20Newton's%20Lucky%20Clover%20c1%20closeup.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijtzuQKu2BsYDWqsKnz5aAUBGdso7mpYCCkTI5fMGlZvN7U6_iPscN-lddM_hYx75ctcrkZJ9igM-GqatxjbmPjZDSmbSpdnCdx_org1hsjfmqqV7yUAds2R4F8VxWS4G_wAav0csNflpO5xy9sDqL0GvAYeX_y1zioDFjI9ES2SG7tE1sJ5AeW9rsIMNy/w400-h400/NND%20IPC%20217%20Lucky%20Green%20Challenge%20Newton's%20Lucky%20Clover%20c1%20closeup.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I knew I wanted to make a simple almost CAS {Clean and Simple} design. So I went looking through my stencils and came across the awesome <a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/bokeh-stencil-set/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Bokeh Stencil Set</b></span></a>. I thought it would make for a fun and simple background for my card. I blended Twisted Citron and Mowed Lawn Distress Oxide inks over the two stencils in the set being sure to leave white space around the edges. </div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjqoP7b2pq_fN6wv7fevOUQ91SV4ibhpG8fiAnwl9Ca2z3hAmX2r7-TScpPVTyPqLhUV3FF1SiIegI9BTYqukS2mEGvneqV93un4UZ4xJnkYVw0iKAkCMH1if2DKH66V6l2SPUXpyQSc2M9ZzzakyR1GE39dKWz-K7GW8EQZJIHqTFfM6rm_IQN3JPKNP1/s1280/NND%20IPC%20217%20Lucky%20Green%20Challenge%20Newton's%20Lucky%20Clover%20c1%20closeup2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjqoP7b2pq_fN6wv7fevOUQ91SV4ibhpG8fiAnwl9Ca2z3hAmX2r7-TScpPVTyPqLhUV3FF1SiIegI9BTYqukS2mEGvneqV93un4UZ4xJnkYVw0iKAkCMH1if2DKH66V6l2SPUXpyQSc2M9ZzzakyR1GE39dKWz-K7GW8EQZJIHqTFfM6rm_IQN3JPKNP1/w400-h400/NND%20IPC%20217%20Lucky%20Green%20Challenge%20Newton's%20Lucky%20Clover%20c1%20closeup2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I die cut the bokeh background using the large postage stamp die from the <a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/framework-die-set/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Framework Die Set</b></span></a>. Stamped the sentiment using Mowed Lawn Distress Oxide ink. Adhered the postage stamp panel to a white A2 top fold card base. And then adhered the clovers and kitty with his little hat.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Kitty: R00, R20, W00, W1, W2, W3<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hat: N1, N3, N5, YG21, YG11, YG23, Y06, Y28</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Clovers: YG21, YG11, YG23</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheOCSXkIFTu3WrQ3nNQ-_YzVgY3IrEAkJo1CyxdA5vGUi6AQ7mhd29z3dg8u6xOZuOuVRzEO-ozcW9n59p5WtFvxkR31I3DHEiODWR-yfpRB0Dv4_lD3BXSV7M49DCLtIY6VFvK1Yvhy0WHPOhkMCHd7qqlmzoZB5im2MdvZFFfghMR7dQumWaIKlAXkGF/s1281/NND%20IPC%20217%20Lucky%20Green%20Challenge%20Newton's%20Lucky%20Clover%20c1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1281" data-original-width="1281" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheOCSXkIFTu3WrQ3nNQ-_YzVgY3IrEAkJo1CyxdA5vGUi6AQ7mhd29z3dg8u6xOZuOuVRzEO-ozcW9n59p5WtFvxkR31I3DHEiODWR-yfpRB0Dv4_lD3BXSV7M49DCLtIY6VFvK1Yvhy0WHPOhkMCHd7qqlmzoZB5im2MdvZFFfghMR7dQumWaIKlAXkGF/w400-h400/NND%20IPC%20217%20Lucky%20Green%20Challenge%20Newton's%20Lucky%20Clover%20c1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Now it's your turn to get your paws inky with your <a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Newton's Nook Designs</b></span></a> products and create a project with a Lucky Green theme. Be sure to link up to the <a href="https://www.inkypawschallenge.com/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Inky Paws Challenge</b></span></a>! Can't wait to see your projects!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Thanks so much for stopping by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">See ya next time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Inky Hugs,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Crystal</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">{Please note that comment moderation is on. Your lovely comment will appear once approved.}</div></div><p></p>Crystal O. Minklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06431500583176080309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048871029875859607.post-63914620169188882662024-02-16T06:00:00.093-06:002024-02-22T15:49:17.313-06:00{BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 42 ~ Pattern Papers with Ephemera ~ Not 2 Shabby<div style="text-align: center;">Hello there crafty friend!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm back sharing inspiration for the sketch challenge over in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1158168957915017"><span style="color: black;"><b>Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers</b></span></a> Facebook group! Today I'm sharing three super quick cards using the coordinating paper pads and ephemera from Not 2 Shabby! I love the papers and ephemera from Not 2 Shabby! They coordinate so well and they're always so beautiful! Don't forget we're changing things up for 2024 and <a href="https://www.not2shabbyshop.com/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Not 2 Shabby</b></span></a> is Sponsoring our {BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 42! Jamie has generously offered up a super fun-filled Christmas prize package for one lucky winner! Yay! Thank you so much, Jamie!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Yqf1EB-0YAlmfDAamGt01B-wFW5-xgxTmzJpNIwFa1PSn5dbMNMeTUmJkguSOkRPK26ZrU15OPHvF28ZdNy6LFbVEvnGUTkoeewPDhZbeaY1ipkRxPeqmkOVImZaOPLpYeqrFB3ViWsvU7FmHdsbWPCay9IPWJ27SmXRCEC1G-qlBJrSNLNJabM_895N/s1389/BYSHC%20Sketch%2042%20N2S%20Deck%20the%20Owls%20Winter%20Magic%20and%20Gingerbread%20Kisses%20cards.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1389" data-original-width="1389" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8Yqf1EB-0YAlmfDAamGt01B-wFW5-xgxTmzJpNIwFa1PSn5dbMNMeTUmJkguSOkRPK26ZrU15OPHvF28ZdNy6LFbVEvnGUTkoeewPDhZbeaY1ipkRxPeqmkOVImZaOPLpYeqrFB3ViWsvU7FmHdsbWPCay9IPWJ27SmXRCEC1G-qlBJrSNLNJabM_895N/w400-h400/BYSHC%20Sketch%2042%20N2S%20Deck%20the%20Owls%20Winter%20Magic%20and%20Gingerbread%20Kisses%20cards.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's a look at all three cards together! Aren't they just too cute!?</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkkCbpRZsHLHHOiyMGxskYlxT7SjozKxrh4DziOeQzYfF1008n5NWZ4McQlkC2YnsgiHXTefIl57EwGzwvhK8a7rgWkYNl8DHInh57qQELZ8lmqr7NpEKhBrn5RYyd8mtjDVDA0KpULrZ2AF2CgQzCjW_tsYtdXjm477h2kasb_vCvAs5W5qdWBpRPbXjM/s1280/BYSHC%20Sketch%2042%20N2S%20Deck%20the%20Owls%20c1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkkCbpRZsHLHHOiyMGxskYlxT7SjozKxrh4DziOeQzYfF1008n5NWZ4McQlkC2YnsgiHXTefIl57EwGzwvhK8a7rgWkYNl8DHInh57qQELZ8lmqr7NpEKhBrn5RYyd8mtjDVDA0KpULrZ2AF2CgQzCjW_tsYtdXjm477h2kasb_vCvAs5W5qdWBpRPbXjM/w400-h400/BYSHC%20Sketch%2042%20N2S%20Deck%20the%20Owls%20c1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">First up is the adorable owl papers and ephemera from the Deck the Owls 6x6 paper pad and the coordinating ephemera. Love the beautiful owls in these papers! I also love the glitter paper... it's so sparkly but doesn't have any of the gritty feel of actual glitter. Which also means no glittery mess! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGliLxsSEyvPp8MafJvzYIwcsozbVcVNrTIBgK-mdKDbVNUQxt7hh56MdsW23opRryXI5eYybzE8ToPHMmgfPguyLpBZCfRcb6_R22QC6rUJ42-7WWaiLSHFCOSvHMhTGuuq2FWS6VH2DROyQmozl8RwfpKpLd6662tw6aV6XBqELkxqtDwdXffpCsK0Yp/s1280/BYSHC%20Sketch%2042%20N2S%20Deck%20the%20Owls%20c1%20closeup.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGliLxsSEyvPp8MafJvzYIwcsozbVcVNrTIBgK-mdKDbVNUQxt7hh56MdsW23opRryXI5eYybzE8ToPHMmgfPguyLpBZCfRcb6_R22QC6rUJ42-7WWaiLSHFCOSvHMhTGuuq2FWS6VH2DROyQmozl8RwfpKpLd6662tw6aV6XBqELkxqtDwdXffpCsK0Yp/w400-h400/BYSHC%20Sketch%2042%20N2S%20Deck%20the%20Owls%20c1%20closeup.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used the measurements from the sketch for this card. I paired up two ephemera pieces for this one. I stamped a sentiment from the Holiday Owls stamp set using Rustic Wilderness Distress Oxide ink. I trimmed up the sentiment and adhered them all together and then added foam tape to the back.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUDT4u0iy2kjs6q5LYcMcjZ1Ci-dSMGISGb9rgoF5V58M01IKpdI7RRdOIe70tP6rFHpiNQNeC7o3Hv0NF5lKLOLXLVTMcOth0jsUkskVqx4X3Z5eoAn3QLfbUcqs1w0DGT98j-ses4mI9r29simt-Vos2aZXQwu6YDT5lyBpg4Sh0j_XbS0TM1HBjdmET/s1280/BYSHC%20Sketch%2042%20N2S%20Winter%20Magic%20c2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUDT4u0iy2kjs6q5LYcMcjZ1Ci-dSMGISGb9rgoF5V58M01IKpdI7RRdOIe70tP6rFHpiNQNeC7o3Hv0NF5lKLOLXLVTMcOth0jsUkskVqx4X3Z5eoAn3QLfbUcqs1w0DGT98j-ses4mI9r29simt-Vos2aZXQwu6YDT5lyBpg4Sh0j_XbS0TM1HBjdmET/w400-h400/BYSHC%20Sketch%2042%20N2S%20Winter%20Magic%20c2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For my second card I used the gorgeous Winter Magic 6x6 paper pad and coordinating ephemera. The papers in this paper pad are absolutely gorgeous!! I just had to use a couple of the glitter papers for this one too! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiowAkePruydzF6iYwUsQHmg1AIpALANsoQVjVLfnrniMhMn-Ra268xn5YPpAFguuxJQeIjdMT1C2lhIEETNAWeWsgNJlI359puUhsT8JYDhIY9fCixGXhxGR12Pk7waPKkG4GPgKVSQ3X3XX24qe8lDWn0qY-j2T4p-zDusw9fvcVuy8pextttXJ7bcpy/s1280/BYSHC%20Sketch%2042%20N2S%20Winter%20Magic%20c2%20closeup.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiowAkePruydzF6iYwUsQHmg1AIpALANsoQVjVLfnrniMhMn-Ra268xn5YPpAFguuxJQeIjdMT1C2lhIEETNAWeWsgNJlI359puUhsT8JYDhIY9fCixGXhxGR12Pk7waPKkG4GPgKVSQ3X3XX24qe8lDWn0qY-j2T4p-zDusw9fvcVuy8pextttXJ7bcpy/w400-h400/BYSHC%20Sketch%2042%20N2S%20Winter%20Magic%20c2%20closeup.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I stamped the sentiment from the Nutcracker Dolls stamp set using Saltwater Taffy Distress Oxide ink. It looks so nice with the ephemera! I combined a couple ephemera for this card too. I adhered the ephemera with the sentiment and added foam tape to the back of all three pieces and popped them up on the card.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh52AV8wDi9tS_-OfuglVnIughurIyTSR_a_oxgt-txg3_EvIehKfMMflKxt9mMHEzdS9Kybr3w01tFfwDS852lldb8s6tJPipYujP06JUAhv2kpjbkPnBEgAoVmczg_PBLY5Nb4Cn_dMWd2UduqmymW59V5WhijT4mm4JX5bLNCM7eToFVQxC7IY_tpKT3/s1280/BYSHC%20Sketch%2042%20N2S%20Gingerbread%20Kisses%20c3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh52AV8wDi9tS_-OfuglVnIughurIyTSR_a_oxgt-txg3_EvIehKfMMflKxt9mMHEzdS9Kybr3w01tFfwDS852lldb8s6tJPipYujP06JUAhv2kpjbkPnBEgAoVmczg_PBLY5Nb4Cn_dMWd2UduqmymW59V5WhijT4mm4JX5bLNCM7eToFVQxC7IY_tpKT3/w400-h400/BYSHC%20Sketch%2042%20N2S%20Gingerbread%20Kisses%20c3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My third and last card featuring the adorable <a href="https://www.not2shabbyshop.com/Gingerbread-Kisses-6X6-Paper-Pad-N2S_p_18408.html"><span style="color: black;"><b>Gingerbread Kisses 6x6 paper pad</b></span></a> and coordinating ephemera. Now the paper strips for this one are a bit smaller because I just used pieces that were already cut in the pack. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjsMGzMuGAquh6caC993mEGUFM3B003ykAtQEVoFIAisOkzCU-_lym1LWNAuvwEujszgg8PySuwvCHXY_77Nyju6NcKJ0q0cQCnIoAgXvc6_o9oa5GBsMbVU71kSZKhzaJYILR8QzegP01G7zyXXuZXpJSZxFRlWc6-fISJ5gKgLBnPIKh36vV98VBPAaC/s1280/BYSHC%20Sketch%2042%20N2S%20Gingerbread%20Kisses%20c3%20closeup.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjsMGzMuGAquh6caC993mEGUFM3B003ykAtQEVoFIAisOkzCU-_lym1LWNAuvwEujszgg8PySuwvCHXY_77Nyju6NcKJ0q0cQCnIoAgXvc6_o9oa5GBsMbVU71kSZKhzaJYILR8QzegP01G7zyXXuZXpJSZxFRlWc6-fISJ5gKgLBnPIKh36vV98VBPAaC/w400-h400/BYSHC%20Sketch%2042%20N2S%20Gingerbread%20Kisses%20c3%20closeup.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">No need to combine ephemera for this one. All the cute images were combined on one piece of ephemera! Love it! I stamped the sentiment from the Gingerbread Hugs stamp set using Kitsch Flamingo Distress Oxide ink. I adhered the sentiment to the ephemera and added foam tape to the back. I love the dimension that the popped up ephemera gives to the cards.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZB5LU_9eUFNhTYpeSTEYzFb2IIvYbP1ihW2eV83t-R7VN4XkE2cBVJsW0-NowyT18qZbfUt-1wnPRFNvF7UpsagGKiwR1UvorqVWmqnIF7V1oWA6T75FdWzjlETsV4px_q63xcX4RJLBlnbJqIp-8gp3OLMywigG7BANfLteMHdCnrzWs_GEGK1tlzIue/s749/BYSHC%20Sketch%20Challenge42.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="749" data-original-width="748" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZB5LU_9eUFNhTYpeSTEYzFb2IIvYbP1ihW2eV83t-R7VN4XkE2cBVJsW0-NowyT18qZbfUt-1wnPRFNvF7UpsagGKiwR1UvorqVWmqnIF7V1oWA6T75FdWzjlETsV4px_q63xcX4RJLBlnbJqIp-8gp3OLMywigG7BANfLteMHdCnrzWs_GEGK1tlzIue/w400-h400/BYSHC%20Sketch%20Challenge42.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's a look at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1158168957915017/media/albums"><span style="color: black;"><b>{BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 42</b></span></a> for the month of February. Loving this fun sketch! I hope you'll join us and play along with the sketch! If you're interested in seeing a bit more inspiration for this sketch, check out the amazing inspiration from the design team over on the <a href="https://byshcardmakers.blogspot.com/" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: black;"><b>{BYSH} Cardmakers blog</b></span></a>! The design team made some really beautiful cards! Have an ink-tastic day!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Thanks so much for stopping by!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">See ya next time.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Inky hugs,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Crystal</span></div><span><br style="text-align: start;" /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">{Please note that comment moderation is ON. Your lovely comment will appear shortly.}</span></div></div><p></p>Crystal O. Minklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06431500583176080309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048871029875859607.post-28383588058047623362024-02-15T06:00:00.224-06:002024-02-15T07:16:12.343-06:00'Scraps' Birthday Cards ~ Grin & Purr Plus a Few More Stamps ~ Unity Stamp Co.<div style="text-align: center;"> Hello there crafty friend!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I finally finished up the 'scraps' cards I've been working on using up all the leftover papers I've mentioned the last couple of weeks. I was able to make four more birthday cards using strips and pieces of the pattern papers leftover from the TOP Inky Inspiration cards I created earlier this month. Next week I'll be sharing one last card for the Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch 18 and I'm going to pick another pack of papers that will be my focus to finish up. Have you used up any of your pattern paper scraps? I hope you're inspired to join me and finish up all these paper scraps we have taking up space.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLZkLYq5QO_nJ_BCdEZMQ3q0ClaC4GywY0Iztgoa1rfOXOnhAL0ONtWWPxnGwKtT5JOBcuEjixMpElxrnwodqanRNv31IXqaE0VfOOSkZwC_03IflkseszttLZqphPuLquVHHtcxXcoPAv_3sTQeVu_81NXcwaEu4W4PzFVEvxOgioTTRu1RG8hrDmMzI6/s1280/TOPII%20Scraps%20cards1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLZkLYq5QO_nJ_BCdEZMQ3q0ClaC4GywY0Iztgoa1rfOXOnhAL0ONtWWPxnGwKtT5JOBcuEjixMpElxrnwodqanRNv31IXqaE0VfOOSkZwC_03IflkseszttLZqphPuLquVHHtcxXcoPAv_3sTQeVu_81NXcwaEu4W4PzFVEvxOgioTTRu1RG8hrDmMzI6/w400-h400/TOPII%20Scraps%20cards1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My first two cards. These are all very simple designs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5iUy4YoVvweKF1f4pjhXiY4m2wO-O1pShaXEj5XII2nWdzYZeZl9vvvfawBOuqMRDiqfO-siik5Yb0No9UIK7HJ2Ur-Kw7F2hIDszh9D1wQelDLow_CLio-sHMC9Ic2IC3Z4PbF0eblouJTKFut9sCv1oNdt3fKKXKxxKdCg5XG9yXmUwjv9kQaIXzXDl/s1280/TOPII%20Scraps%20c2%20Grin%20&%20Purr.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5iUy4YoVvweKF1f4pjhXiY4m2wO-O1pShaXEj5XII2nWdzYZeZl9vvvfawBOuqMRDiqfO-siik5Yb0No9UIK7HJ2Ur-Kw7F2hIDszh9D1wQelDLow_CLio-sHMC9Ic2IC3Z4PbF0eblouJTKFut9sCv1oNdt3fKKXKxxKdCg5XG9yXmUwjv9kQaIXzXDl/w400-h400/TOPII%20Scraps%20c2%20Grin%20&%20Purr.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For my first card I was able to add blocks of pattern paper to a 4 x 5-1/4" piece of thin white card stock. I did have a couple bits and pieces hang off of the card stock that I'll admit I cut off and threw away. They were too small to do anything with and it actually felt good to allow myself to let them go. To cover up the line in the middle of the card I die cut a ric rac piece from white card stock and adhered it. I think it works well for covering up that ugly line and it adds a little something to the card. For this card, I stamped the awesome new <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/grin-purr/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Grin & Purr</b></span></a> stamp that just released over at Unity. I LOVE this cat! Oh my gosh! And the sentiments are so purr-fect!! LOL!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used to color up the kitty: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ears: R00, R20</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Eyes: C00, C1, C3</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fur: W00, W1, W3</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bow Tie: V12, V15, V17 and white gel pen</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCdcxkifnB0p-GbRXI8KttZy1_4Xx9ZFAmexdnrgEiO-Ht1CPsMIQEGrRCjCHi0_6EaV9HHzhWHOSv3DSgr3AMVaynndsBVVqXya3yBWryJxNYMEpjKhP0PEp4hGf5DrNdwbIsEu-oMv7QbCYESoiX8el9Q7IGY6ANkQQsNBiJBZcSoiHHOAegbDYz8lwZ/s1280/TOPII%20Scraps%20c1%20Unity%20Bevy%20of%20Balloons%20with%20Cheers%20&%20Confetti.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCdcxkifnB0p-GbRXI8KttZy1_4Xx9ZFAmexdnrgEiO-Ht1CPsMIQEGrRCjCHi0_6EaV9HHzhWHOSv3DSgr3AMVaynndsBVVqXya3yBWryJxNYMEpjKhP0PEp4hGf5DrNdwbIsEu-oMv7QbCYESoiX8el9Q7IGY6ANkQQsNBiJBZcSoiHHOAegbDYz8lwZ/w400-h400/TOPII%20Scraps%20c1%20Unity%20Bevy%20of%20Balloons%20with%20Cheers%20&%20Confetti.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My second card was created using up a bunch of the strips of the pattern paper. This was so fun to put together. I tried a few different arrangements of the papers but settled on this one. I like the contrast of the papers. I adhered all the strips to a 4-1/4 x 5" piece of a thin white card stock. Trimmed off the excess from the edges (which wasn't a lot, actually) and tossed them in the trash. Yup! So freeing! I adhered the card front to a white A2 top fold card base. I didn't want to cover up the papers so I stamped the <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/bevy-of-balloons/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Bevy of Balloons</b></span></a> background stamp just focusing on the larger middle balloon. I blended some Wilted Violet Distress Oxide around the balloon. I stamped the sentiment from the <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/cheers-confetti/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Cheers & Confetti</b></span></a> set. And then just fussy cut it out. Added some white baker's twine and popped up the balloon on the card with some foam tape.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUvgVZcOh0xQR2b1XXDq8rWiV-VW7TFKX53VbgJGw4xQUEeljlEYNARNqpPz6qTs40_L0P4pdeB71ztGYQjfdewiQlNbsomq0ZIQmvQl2_PPxHMy7tOMkNPUxthqMOOtBeksAbub82lCILIMj9xjPSBAjFaVKUysUZl5AsWl8VtwHysZ9Ava5GvEEs8eDb/s1289/TOPII%20Scraps%20cards2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1289" data-original-width="1289" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUvgVZcOh0xQR2b1XXDq8rWiV-VW7TFKX53VbgJGw4xQUEeljlEYNARNqpPz6qTs40_L0P4pdeB71ztGYQjfdewiQlNbsomq0ZIQmvQl2_PPxHMy7tOMkNPUxthqMOOtBeksAbub82lCILIMj9xjPSBAjFaVKUysUZl5AsWl8VtwHysZ9Ava5GvEEs8eDb/w400-h400/TOPII%20Scraps%20cards2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My next two cards. Also simple designs.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGGpVOpMFz9t7dO_N-W_K6dZi1EJBaKz7lPYslS4Oi3v9eRJ4N-RPT3EakuUCbp5sycsUXrOwkUslbUE-4Fcf70AJR3nDUz2OIdGMwccwbpJpQiyUDr0ckMgVOMPT_TS4q7KAgFk5mxRyuau2EXOrH37YeHDCVK4jHpI6-ihvQ5ryLfDO7DNJvMQpevcU3/s1328/TOPII%20Scraps%20c4%20Unity%20Winnie%20the%20Pooh_%20Pooh%20Just%20Knew%20with%20Rainbow%20Birthday.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1328" data-original-width="1328" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGGpVOpMFz9t7dO_N-W_K6dZi1EJBaKz7lPYslS4Oi3v9eRJ4N-RPT3EakuUCbp5sycsUXrOwkUslbUE-4Fcf70AJR3nDUz2OIdGMwccwbpJpQiyUDr0ckMgVOMPT_TS4q7KAgFk5mxRyuau2EXOrH37YeHDCVK4jHpI6-ihvQ5ryLfDO7DNJvMQpevcU3/w400-h400/TOPII%20Scraps%20c4%20Unity%20Winnie%20the%20Pooh_%20Pooh%20Just%20Knew%20with%20Rainbow%20Birthday.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My third card finished up the larger scraps I had. I actually cut the larger polka dots paper to adhere on either side of the other paper strips. Again, I adhered all the papers to a 4-1/4 x 5-1/2" card front of thin white card stock that I trimmed down to 4 x 5-1/4" and adhered to a white A2 top fold card base. Now, for this card I didn't want to cover up much of the papers so I chose <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/winnie-the-pooh-pooh-just-knew/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Winnie the Pooh: Pooh Just Knew</b></span></a>. It wasn't too big and the balloon worked well with the balloons in the papers. I die cut Pooh and Piglet using the coordinating die (doesn't look like it's in stock right now). The sentiment is from the <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/rainbow-birthday/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Rainbow Birthday</b></span></a> stamps... love these stamps! Great sentiments, too!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used to color Pooh & Piglet:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pooh: Y11, Y15</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Piglet: RV10, RV13, RV04</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Balloon: V000, V12, V15</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Butterfly: BG11, BG32, Y15</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtAJ1S6_XdWS2Dw_V3Q74qqN4B2XsfQoG1zW-Iaet99bVNpfbMH0M4_NHaQqNYlWqSyHczvGGyF1_hl8-3_tiSHTkduCUAc9QUUWLuJENJzS20hTGMcFE7FOY0pxKDoXnZV9QflDnkxRvNwtEcCWVMh_Q7lkGIxQLu90sPJqKCyjT0KDGiXn_heF3Q_oF7/s1280/TOPII%20Scraps%20c3%20Unity%20Life's%20a%20Party%20Gnome.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtAJ1S6_XdWS2Dw_V3Q74qqN4B2XsfQoG1zW-Iaet99bVNpfbMH0M4_NHaQqNYlWqSyHczvGGyF1_hl8-3_tiSHTkduCUAc9QUUWLuJENJzS20hTGMcFE7FOY0pxKDoXnZV9QflDnkxRvNwtEcCWVMh_Q7lkGIxQLu90sPJqKCyjT0KDGiXn_heF3Q_oF7/w400-h400/TOPII%20Scraps%20c3%20Unity%20Life's%20a%20Party%20Gnome.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And my last card... a hodgepodge of the papers I had left. These didn't quite fit on a full card front. I adhered them to a white A2 top fold card base. I chose the adorable <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/lifes-a-party-gnome/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Life's a Party Gnome</b></span></a>. Isn't he just the cutest?! I colored him up using colors from the papers. I didn't want to cover up all the papers in the background so I die cut an oval using the <a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/oval-frames-die-set/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Oval Frames Die Set</b></span></a> from Newton's Nook Designs. I fussy cut the gnome leaving a skinny white border around him. Adhered him to the vellum and then adhered the vellum oval to the card by applying glue just behind the gnome. To finish off this card, I added a few yellow enamel dots from the Wish Upon a Star Enamel Dots from Echo Park Paper.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used to color up the gnome:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Skin: E000, E00, E11</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Beard: C00, C1, C3</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Shoes: N1, N3, N5</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cake Hat: E21, E23, E25</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Frosting: BG11, BG32, RV13, Y15</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Candle: Y11, Y15, YR16</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Banner: RV10, RV13</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Four more birthday cards for my stash! Woohoo! What do you think of the simple designs? I think they turned out nice. So happy to have finished off a pack of papers though!! Excited to pick out another one and get creative. I hope you've been inspired to pull out some of those papers scraps and finish off some paper packs. Have a wonderful week!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks so much for stopping by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">See ya next time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Inky Hugs,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Crystal</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{Please note that comment moderation is on. Your lovely comment will appear once approved.}</div><p></p>Crystal O. Minklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06431500583176080309noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048871029875859607.post-43812323552850033982024-02-14T06:00:00.121-06:002024-02-20T20:15:10.371-06:00Membership Wednesday ~ February 2024 Background of the Month Artistic Pallet ~ Unity Stamp Co.<div style="text-align: center;"> Hello there crafty friend and Happy Valentine's Day!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Today I'm sharing a sweet card using the gorgeous background stamp from the <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/background-of-the-month/"><span style="color: black;"><b>February 2024 Background of the Month</b></span></a> membership from <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Unity</b></span></a> called Artistic Pallet. I paired it up with super sweet and adorable bunny from <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/whiskers-and-wings/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Whiskers and Wings</b></span></a> - a brand new release that'll be available later today.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvc80mnnyCj3WLB3kzB0GnJdEiuCXLSGHnHmuFKX90MU5CvlvRetm_dNV1YWbG0ujQtmC9485AdzqVEscPurx42Lo4bkLzKViCp9BCk8LBpCN813v4IdvuroQucPq47uTPe82Aj3iqUD6zvxyq8FNph3mEX93YA-oLWYJAH0DdnXJUBDSYjLM7pPnxr_se/s1280/Unity%20Whiskers%20and%20Wings%20with%20Feb24%20BOM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvc80mnnyCj3WLB3kzB0GnJdEiuCXLSGHnHmuFKX90MU5CvlvRetm_dNV1YWbG0ujQtmC9485AdzqVEscPurx42Lo4bkLzKViCp9BCk8LBpCN813v4IdvuroQucPq47uTPe82Aj3iqUD6zvxyq8FNph3mEX93YA-oLWYJAH0DdnXJUBDSYjLM7pPnxr_se/w400-h400/Unity%20Whiskers%20and%20Wings%20with%20Feb24%20BOM.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/background-of-the-month/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Artistic Pallet background</b></span></a> was stamped on Aqua Mist card stock from Papertrey Ink with Vintage Photo Distress Ink. I die cut two small hearts from the background using the <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/dashes-and-frills-hearts-die-set/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Dashes and Frills Hearts {die set}</b></span></a>. A sneaky little trick I like to do when my focal piece will cover the hole. I also die cut the background using the largest scalloped die from the <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/scallops-rectangles-nesting-dies/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Scallops & Rectangles {nesting dies}</b></span></a>. Distressed the edges of each of the pieces using the Vintage Photo Distress Ink. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFLlXY7byKsPVOyHILLusW0r0Gqy9cnwfHWLoTEe6y3koAb3UcVfi4jNk3XSZ6xfXvwx25lgADChn66zXRC4D_M7aC_Nr1nPto_gJsXqfEMlt6tm62N5RXiea9DIA14Yy1lM-MkSyfS6mLrWNsT13z6k2kHWnd4M42XxMTdZ7kPg2hyIYLQ_T9_fvyzs_D/s1280/Unity%20Whiskers%20and%20Wings%20with%20Feb24%20BOM%20closeup.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFLlXY7byKsPVOyHILLusW0r0Gqy9cnwfHWLoTEe6y3koAb3UcVfi4jNk3XSZ6xfXvwx25lgADChn66zXRC4D_M7aC_Nr1nPto_gJsXqfEMlt6tm62N5RXiea9DIA14Yy1lM-MkSyfS6mLrWNsT13z6k2kHWnd4M42XxMTdZ7kPg2hyIYLQ_T9_fvyzs_D/w400-h400/Unity%20Whiskers%20and%20Wings%20with%20Feb24%20BOM%20closeup.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I stamped the cute <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/whiskers-and-wings/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Whiskers and Wings</b></span></a> and sentiment using Black Amalgam ink on Stampers Select White Card Stock from Papertrey Ink. I colored it up with some Copic markers and die cut it with a stitched die from the <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/scallops-squares-nesting-dies/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Scallops & Squares {nesting dies}</b></span></a>. I also die cut a scrap of Kraft card stock {also from Papertrey Ink} using the next largest square die for a mat. I distressed the edges of the bunny die cut and adhered it to the mat. Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bunny: E21, E23, E25</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Leaves / Grass: G02, G05</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Flowers: V12, V15, Y11, Y15, BG01, BG45, BG49</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Butterfly: Y11, Y15, V12, V15</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sky: BG0000, BG11</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja9WpB2Y992lSdnnCldFV0sspXf87MUynmR80COvpO24RP6JqReSk43gFNFakcmUQRDS8DPxYRoQcafPx1nNyMgshe36XilOj0az9YI2-JulTTfqS82je74PIvNVHJ2NB4tuDucVtq07xiHE7fKtfUi97GuGqq9bEbDfANCoD7MYBhVBqtyUv171ptUt3r/s1280/Unity%20Whiskers%20and%20Wings%20with%20Feb24%20BOM%20closeup2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja9WpB2Y992lSdnnCldFV0sspXf87MUynmR80COvpO24RP6JqReSk43gFNFakcmUQRDS8DPxYRoQcafPx1nNyMgshe36XilOj0az9YI2-JulTTfqS82je74PIvNVHJ2NB4tuDucVtq07xiHE7fKtfUi97GuGqq9bEbDfANCoD7MYBhVBqtyUv171ptUt3r/w400-h400/Unity%20Whiskers%20and%20Wings%20with%20Feb24%20BOM%20closeup2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I wrapped the background layer with a piece of {Natural} May Arts Burlap string and secured it on the back with a piece of scotch tape. Adhered the background to a Kraft A2 top fold card base. I then adhered the bunny layers to the card and the larger heart using liquid glue. I popped up the smaller heart and sentiment using foam tape. And finished off the card with a tiny brown button.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibTGHKOxbs_T4GtCfs4v5mJLkyjKGsSGO-vcQNX0N5Bq66MInmhUaor0dalnez0KsBCmpRn1VdFFSj4iOsC-LmhyZWn7ZMUlumeP06EpeWZQ1jJ6lS-wRt173PUqBiWM4K_ImlyIZAzWpK1Va8qdW1fDvRUFuAYxYKvbpx9TU_Ejom-RVXrdSe5YUox-6Z/s640/ARTISTIC-PALLET__00949.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="489" data-original-width="640" height="306" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibTGHKOxbs_T4GtCfs4v5mJLkyjKGsSGO-vcQNX0N5Bq66MInmhUaor0dalnez0KsBCmpRn1VdFFSj4iOsC-LmhyZWn7ZMUlumeP06EpeWZQ1jJ6lS-wRt173PUqBiWM4K_ImlyIZAzWpK1Va8qdW1fDvRUFuAYxYKvbpx9TU_Ejom-RVXrdSe5YUox-6Z/w400-h306/ARTISTIC-PALLET__00949.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here's a quick look at the <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/background-of-the-month/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Background of the Month membership</b></span></a> this month! So amazing! Be sure to check out the new releases later today over at <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Unity</b></span></a>! Well, that's it for me today! Hope you have an ink-tastic day!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Thanks so much for stopping by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">See ya next time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Inky Hugs,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Crystal</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">{Please note that comment moderation is on. Your lovely comment will appear once approved.}</div></div></div><p></p>Crystal O. Minklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06431500583176080309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048871029875859607.post-1609767779272496862024-02-12T00:00:00.150-06:002024-03-08T06:31:55.890-06:00Inky Paws Challenge #216 ~ Sketch Challenge Reminder<div style="text-align: center;"> Hello there crafty friend!</div><div style="text-align: center;"> There's still time to play along with the <a href="https://www.inkypawschallenge.com/2024/02/inky-paws-challenge-216.html"><span style="color: black;"><b>Inky Paws Challenge #216 - Sketch Challenge</b></span></a>! You have until this coming Friday, February 16th to get your entries in for this fun challenge and a chance to win a $20 store credit to <a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Newton's Nook Designs</b></span></a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy0L5q9S3G3FxVStU1BOeOR8dQ_hxWKnbU5QDbLi5IjcACU5LQSVlDrwOrCPzB97N_I39QirN8FzTUFd52tuyE1irbkguOcc78Lq39dGnuh7-6By0qp-AkDM5Bc6M-1NARjZMfXLj-sldpdn7NyQycx3fNvkmvYwPtCSI7NxcQewILfTIV7sa0FKTiCclF/s1300/412281800_10160654960026311_6811455395765803255_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1300" data-original-width="1300" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy0L5q9S3G3FxVStU1BOeOR8dQ_hxWKnbU5QDbLi5IjcACU5LQSVlDrwOrCPzB97N_I39QirN8FzTUFd52tuyE1irbkguOcc78Lq39dGnuh7-6By0qp-AkDM5Bc6M-1NARjZMfXLj-sldpdn7NyQycx3fNvkmvYwPtCSI7NxcQewILfTIV7sa0FKTiCclF/w400-h400/412281800_10160654960026311_6811455395765803255_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.inkypawschallenge.com/2024/02/inky-paws-challenge-216.html"><span style="color: black;"><b>Inky Paws Challenge #216 - Sketch Challenge</b></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am seriously loving this sketch! Have you given it a try?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKBJ9Cqu0_2yacDhQAseKx9_uJHWug86TUgf3MxONQn6-PboviOPlefseP5nDbnUYxOjjPVz-T7oG5jHh5vNQCba1uVJhDeamAbF2iCfHDMjkxzOin42kpBDIZyiZUALFwjwZLK1ZDbZzVj3eOKb8K-vPrRgZa5-cEc2cecT0GByEqy8PCz7uJ1pSJq7Xn/s1280/NND%20IPC%20216%20Sketch%20Challenge%20Newton's%20Heart%20Puppy%20Heart%20c2and3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKBJ9Cqu0_2yacDhQAseKx9_uJHWug86TUgf3MxONQn6-PboviOPlefseP5nDbnUYxOjjPVz-T7oG5jHh5vNQCba1uVJhDeamAbF2iCfHDMjkxzOin42kpBDIZyiZUALFwjwZLK1ZDbZzVj3eOKb8K-vPrRgZa5-cEc2cecT0GByEqy8PCz7uJ1pSJq7Xn/w400-h400/NND%20IPC%20216%20Sketch%20Challenge%20Newton's%20Heart%20Puppy%20Heart%20c2and3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had a fun idea to make two cute Valentine's Day cards using the sketch and they turned out cuter than I thought they would. This sketch is so easy to duplicate once you have the measurements figured out! I love it! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj0TR-u7oJ_ySTwxCvSWQbI3pI75JK3AU7nidwLIOqEuFuL3zCA_SnJn0RG4Ae84JfB1pwzMfGncCyn9pFg7T_hLEG7qsIXHj1hiSJJKqmKK5elukbOF_CxyG6GaNNm3S-BY9BJ_ya6d2k-O9JdSJVFeJsXsEcJh2Glt9w3Io6LLM1xU63eN5eoZ1FVVPR/s1280/NND%20IPC%20216%20Sketch%20Challenge%20Newton's%20Heart%20c2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj0TR-u7oJ_ySTwxCvSWQbI3pI75JK3AU7nidwLIOqEuFuL3zCA_SnJn0RG4Ae84JfB1pwzMfGncCyn9pFg7T_hLEG7qsIXHj1hiSJJKqmKK5elukbOF_CxyG6GaNNm3S-BY9BJ_ya6d2k-O9JdSJVFeJsXsEcJh2Glt9w3Io6LLM1xU63eN5eoZ1FVVPR/w400-h400/NND%20IPC%20216%20Sketch%20Challenge%20Newton's%20Heart%20c2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I die cut the background papers using the largest scalloped die from the <a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/frames-flags-die-set/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Frames & Flags Die Set</b></span></a>. I used scraps of striped pattern papers cut down to 1-3/4" wide for my next layer. I also die cut these with the largest scalloped die so it fits just right on the background layer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEislRAEJrQZFibaUHGV362KzDBZ9aAHWf5rjcWF3wjnFgDEmlq6yQmmeBVHecrvGE6Q7ffSgQubmYgkrF8icg3rFCcAhW9lawlBFsTpa-wGeHFFG4OQQW7BL8GZxv21WDMqUSOqIixB_7rIix8wWKFsKfrf0vfARgBSyfOYM_11Vmn1iRbs-pVChyphenhyphenXDEdIt/s1280/NND%20IPC%20216%20Sketch%20Challenge%20Newton's%20Heart%20c2%20closeup.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEislRAEJrQZFibaUHGV362KzDBZ9aAHWf5rjcWF3wjnFgDEmlq6yQmmeBVHecrvGE6Q7ffSgQubmYgkrF8icg3rFCcAhW9lawlBFsTpa-wGeHFFG4OQQW7BL8GZxv21WDMqUSOqIixB_7rIix8wWKFsKfrf0vfARgBSyfOYM_11Vmn1iRbs-pVChyphenhyphenXDEdIt/w400-h400/NND%20IPC%20216%20Sketch%20Challenge%20Newton's%20Heart%20c2%20closeup.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used the adorable <a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/love-meows-paper-pad/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Love & Meows 6x6 Paper Pad</b></span></a> for my first card. I paired up the papers with the super cute <a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/newtons-heart/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Newton's Heart Stamp Set</b></span></a>. The top layer with the fishtail bottom measures 3 x 4". I found the center of the paper and measure up about 1/2" and drew lines from the corner to the center point and then fussy cut my fishtails. I sure hope that makes sense!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGpoGNY5Gig-oJmaNeMIF8DaX6DuKIAedX8WcdtoqT535iE61GRldvg4-onchCdtc-O4NbCE1iAQyCYOaxtKNynAdyv6hymwk-1tGGoDUA6ITliUpZFznX3hmQehiqsx30ahtxL6OphkPu3e-5_BikbuiUoSsDA7eGTbS3SNnPOCGJX9HL4hGsRM5h3u0q/s1280/NND%20IPC%20216%20Sketch%20Challenge%20Newton's%20Heart%20c2%20closeup2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGpoGNY5Gig-oJmaNeMIF8DaX6DuKIAedX8WcdtoqT535iE61GRldvg4-onchCdtc-O4NbCE1iAQyCYOaxtKNynAdyv6hymwk-1tGGoDUA6ITliUpZFznX3hmQehiqsx30ahtxL6OphkPu3e-5_BikbuiUoSsDA7eGTbS3SNnPOCGJX9HL4hGsRM5h3u0q/w400-h400/NND%20IPC%20216%20Sketch%20Challenge%20Newton's%20Heart%20c2%20closeup2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I stamped the adorable kitty, pup and sentiments using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. I colored them up with my Copic markers and used the coordinating <a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/newtons-heart-die-set/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Newton's Heart Die Set</b></span></a> to die cut the kitty and the <a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/puppy-heart-die-set/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Puppy Heart Die Set</b></span></a> to die cut the puppy. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's a quick list of the Copic Markers I used for the kitty: R00, R20, N0, N1, N3, YR21, YR15, Colorless Blender.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWSUkWZAJaUE47WhvP_zp_zPyCqi5-zZjn91W12fXDnflf1kwyAPGpuTNC0_YJyblNJZ7hGyXiJ_8EoTHn-7okv8s-4t8YY4B0hnXp4JBRJ1CyVJdvTYruw2PJ6sZVosU4HkJlbJWUxQqAnLrcPOrlZSx8bKBzzvNPBjOXimldkrUYl5xR0N1Aymy8f1M_/s1280/NND%20IPC%20216%20Sketch%20Challenge%20Puppy%20Heart%20c3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWSUkWZAJaUE47WhvP_zp_zPyCqi5-zZjn91W12fXDnflf1kwyAPGpuTNC0_YJyblNJZ7hGyXiJ_8EoTHn-7okv8s-4t8YY4B0hnXp4JBRJ1CyVJdvTYruw2PJ6sZVosU4HkJlbJWUxQqAnLrcPOrlZSx8bKBzzvNPBjOXimldkrUYl5xR0N1Aymy8f1M_/w400-h400/NND%20IPC%20216%20Sketch%20Challenge%20Puppy%20Heart%20c3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For my second card I used the cute <a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/love-woofs-paper-pad/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Love & Woofs 6x6 Paper Pad</b></span></a> and the sweet <a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/puppy-heart/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Puppy Heart Stamp Set</b></span></a>. Love the fun sentiments in these stamp sets!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's a quick list of the Copic Markers I used for the puppy: N1, N3, N5, E51, E21, E23, E25.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTa4aEaG6wslAeazKdA7_lxFdssM-u1b4Bg1KjFxIaZ-Jd-WjmbEchpgDplZXc7VDJQD_tdN3QLHt-ow7SczKmeuBfTxhwhKa8fuXkLdTMd84iL0G2FMlj4AF2lXmcgLJTAFwXenrhYJIzJ0EFpXsepqRvmgcRCdF3PM2uGdyiDT9QM2BzEiR_qlGAyB5f/s1280/NND%20IPC%20216%20Sketch%20Challenge%20Puppy%20Heart%20c3%20closeup.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTa4aEaG6wslAeazKdA7_lxFdssM-u1b4Bg1KjFxIaZ-Jd-WjmbEchpgDplZXc7VDJQD_tdN3QLHt-ow7SczKmeuBfTxhwhKa8fuXkLdTMd84iL0G2FMlj4AF2lXmcgLJTAFwXenrhYJIzJ0EFpXsepqRvmgcRCdF3PM2uGdyiDT9QM2BzEiR_qlGAyB5f/w400-h400/NND%20IPC%20216%20Sketch%20Challenge%20Puppy%20Heart%20c3%20closeup.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>I also stamped the kitty and pup on scraps of pattern paper and fussy cut the hearts. I used a Memento Tuxedo Black marker to color the edges of my fussy cutting to neaten them up and adhered them to the hearts on the kitty and pup.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizwcgOcNPQtx3G6QpIenOeXs9qPrybPsGUFzvN9nAlg43QBlJ7dHSoM6Tyvt5mGMgBR3jr55JZarrH012OgltlmEhRgSvl6t5owR13HDGQwUriHdS93URU9oxfsyZlg0UROJU8EV8RihHMUuHDslJfo51Q71-_c6j4nVInlVYuQy1qWgs1KCAiHIUyoJMz/s1280/NND%20IPC%20216%20Sketch%20Challenge%20Puppy%20Heart%20c3%20closeup2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizwcgOcNPQtx3G6QpIenOeXs9qPrybPsGUFzvN9nAlg43QBlJ7dHSoM6Tyvt5mGMgBR3jr55JZarrH012OgltlmEhRgSvl6t5owR13HDGQwUriHdS93URU9oxfsyZlg0UROJU8EV8RihHMUuHDslJfo51Q71-_c6j4nVInlVYuQy1qWgs1KCAiHIUyoJMz/w400-h400/NND%20IPC%20216%20Sketch%20Challenge%20Puppy%20Heart%20c3%20closeup2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I die cut a scalloped stitched circle from vellum card stock using a circle die from the <a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/circle-frames-die-set/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Circle Frames Die Set</b></span></a>. I love to add a layer of vellum when I don't want to cover up my background completely, but I want a little something between my focal image and the background. I adhered the kitty and pup to the vellum and then adhered the vellum circles by adding glue just behind the kitty and pup. That way none of the glue shows through the vellum and gives the card a bit of dimension since the vellum doesn't lay down completely flat.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKBJ9Cqu0_2yacDhQAseKx9_uJHWug86TUgf3MxONQn6-PboviOPlefseP5nDbnUYxOjjPVz-T7oG5jHh5vNQCba1uVJhDeamAbF2iCfHDMjkxzOin42kpBDIZyiZUALFwjwZLK1ZDbZzVj3eOKb8K-vPrRgZa5-cEc2cecT0GByEqy8PCz7uJ1pSJq7Xn/s1280/NND%20IPC%20216%20Sketch%20Challenge%20Newton's%20Heart%20Puppy%20Heart%20c2and3.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKBJ9Cqu0_2yacDhQAseKx9_uJHWug86TUgf3MxONQn6-PboviOPlefseP5nDbnUYxOjjPVz-T7oG5jHh5vNQCba1uVJhDeamAbF2iCfHDMjkxzOin42kpBDIZyiZUALFwjwZLK1ZDbZzVj3eOKb8K-vPrRgZa5-cEc2cecT0GByEqy8PCz7uJ1pSJq7Xn/w400-h400/NND%20IPC%20216%20Sketch%20Challenge%20Newton's%20Heart%20Puppy%20Heart%20c2and3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Now it's your turn to get your paws inky with your <a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Newton's Nook Designs</b></span></a> products and create a project using the sketch. Be sure to link up to the <a href="https://www.inkypawschallenge.com/2024/02/inky-paws-challenge-216.html"><span style="color: black;"><b>Inky Paws Challenge</b></span></a>! Can't wait to see your projects!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Thanks so much for stopping by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">See ya next time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Inky Hugs,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Crystal</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">{Please note that comment moderation is on. Your lovely comment will appear once approved.}</div></div></div><p></p>Crystal O. Minklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06431500583176080309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048871029875859607.post-37740733897983624072024-02-06T06:00:00.099-06:002024-02-19T18:12:34.690-06:00Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch 18 ~ HB2U Anya ~ The Greeting Farm<div style="text-align: center;"> Hello there crafty friend!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm back sharing another fun birthday card for the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set?set=oa.1052239112664259&type=3"><span style="color: black;"><b>Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch 18</b></span></a>. It feels so good to add another card to my stash of birthday cards! Woohoo! I'm also using up some more of those leftover papers I mentioned last week. This card finishes up the larger scrap pieces of the leftover papers. Next week I'll be sharing a card (or maybe cards) using the rest of the scraps from the pack. I hope you're inspired to not only play along with this month's sketch, but also use up those scraps right along with me!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBIT8SinGKukhMemP_OUxn3Ge360YNm-wR-lRNBLVKSd9uyCmsDt44f1qKMOCwd192RMHRV-SsTIYONLKKhOdnmT_XaUG7d2znupJuTxuI6Qmly2iQXfVFL1d0AaRLZUcKuZy0_6_oL9PdssZ4yWrAcMrK9Kh_8d2-cCNVWsV1YW2ic23ZQp0pQiEgDBf3/s1280/TOPIIS18%20TGF%20HB2U%20Anya%20bday%20card.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBIT8SinGKukhMemP_OUxn3Ge360YNm-wR-lRNBLVKSd9uyCmsDt44f1qKMOCwd192RMHRV-SsTIYONLKKhOdnmT_XaUG7d2znupJuTxuI6Qmly2iQXfVFL1d0AaRLZUcKuZy0_6_oL9PdssZ4yWrAcMrK9Kh_8d2-cCNVWsV1YW2ic23ZQp0pQiEgDBf3/w400-h400/TOPIIS18%20TGF%20HB2U%20Anya%20bday%20card.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I still had the sweet HB2U Anya stamp set from <a href="https://thegreetingfarm.com/"><span style="color: black;"><b>The Greeting Farm</b></span></a> on the my desk so I decided to use it for this card. Isn't she just the sweetest?! Unfortunately, I don't see her on The Greeting Farm website, but there's a whole bunch of other cute Anya stamps in clear photopolymer or digital stamps. I just love the Anya stamps! I stamped Anya with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored her up with a handful of Copic markers. I fussy cut Anya on the line and then colored the edges using a Memento Tuxedo Black marker. Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used to color her up:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Skin: E000, E00, E11</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hair: Y21, E55</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Heart Clip / Pink Dress / Boots: RV10, RV13</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sweater: G02, G05, G17, BG11, BG01</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cake: RV10, RV13, Y11, Y15, V12, V15, R20, R14, B0000, B00</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Plate: Y11, Y15, Y35</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCXn9mg_dhB6LIYY_2XJ_4n45FNDqzWXiJy8sj84PXlEKK74t-Ypj9MQsPmUooydYlK9uuY-U0mfAVkKYLyo16MSgzloC3quUICZYXhIFBC7vfv2ImE67WRA9Xo0hTtusBm2ztpsq6O02OiJDhPTt47QpD08ZmQbizjTkvOfBPvX773MqT_aICk6d-kGv8/s690/TOP%20Sketch%2018.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="690" data-original-width="690" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCXn9mg_dhB6LIYY_2XJ_4n45FNDqzWXiJy8sj84PXlEKK74t-Ypj9MQsPmUooydYlK9uuY-U0mfAVkKYLyo16MSgzloC3quUICZYXhIFBC7vfv2ImE67WRA9Xo0hTtusBm2ztpsq6O02OiJDhPTt47QpD08ZmQbizjTkvOfBPvX773MqT_aICk6d-kGv8/w400-h400/TOP%20Sketch%2018.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's another look at the fun sketch for <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set?set=oa.1052239112664259&type=3"><span style="color: black;"><b>Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch 18</b></span></a>. A perfect sketch for those scraps of paper we all have in our stash! The sketch, as always, is meant to inspire not require. So let the sketch lead in your design, but don't feel limited by it. I am loving this sketch! I'm hoping to make at least one more card using the sketch... after I'm done with the 'scraps' cards, that is!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDyhq3Yifd1KnTA8N-ecgWxtMrR_R8eCkfJNDKFzYbRzegPUQobWp5XiVkGS7FuWb7QQbvsjVa_WZcU3ggU70s8OLhzK17zUj8vspROAMcnSA5Ihm-42RErA70if1XsSVScDbnUt5tmzb8cehyphenhyphenkM8LezxerVmGayDPswXQnTzuCSE6ohwVgE2YuoX5jRxb/s1280/TOPIIS18%20TGF%20HB2U%20Anya%20bday%20card%20closeup.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDyhq3Yifd1KnTA8N-ecgWxtMrR_R8eCkfJNDKFzYbRzegPUQobWp5XiVkGS7FuWb7QQbvsjVa_WZcU3ggU70s8OLhzK17zUj8vspROAMcnSA5Ihm-42RErA70if1XsSVScDbnUt5tmzb8cehyphenhyphenkM8LezxerVmGayDPswXQnTzuCSE6ohwVgE2YuoX5jRxb/w400-h400/TOPIIS18%20TGF%20HB2U%20Anya%20bday%20card%20closeup.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So last week I mentioned that these papers came from an old school card kit from Scrapping for Less that closed up shop about 3 years ago. I don't have the packaging for these papers, but I'm pretty sure they are an older pack called Happy Birthday by Echo Park Paper Co. Not sure if they are available anywhere but I thought I'd share.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEbsdeAGG3ndeR3grlzdtBaH7GINza7mhxtxDBor4KcWGRlC8We0JPx0C-kWQAVvnsNB6iD5aIRmy33tQXgGeln4t1FfU8qu3WUc-fIQskkxKfKRSExTgfAVITSO-hb6pHeO6Xzzf86N0rISNkeBf2x7BJInr49lBGuMLkVmik5XbY9o5IYUNZYd2Rulk3/s1300/TOPIIS18%20TGF%20HB2U%20Anya%20bday%20card%20closeup2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1300" data-original-width="1300" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEbsdeAGG3ndeR3grlzdtBaH7GINza7mhxtxDBor4KcWGRlC8We0JPx0C-kWQAVvnsNB6iD5aIRmy33tQXgGeln4t1FfU8qu3WUc-fIQskkxKfKRSExTgfAVITSO-hb6pHeO6Xzzf86N0rISNkeBf2x7BJInr49lBGuMLkVmik5XbY9o5IYUNZYd2Rulk3/w400-h400/TOPIIS18%20TGF%20HB2U%20Anya%20bday%20card%20closeup2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The cute little sentiment is also from the HB2U Anya stamp set from The Greeting Farm. I stamped it with the black ink, trimmed it and adhered it to a little scrap of pattern paper as a mat. I popped up Anya with some foam tape. I think she's just the cutest! I hope you're inspired to play along with the sketch... and maybe even use up those paper scraps and/or paper pads! Have a wonderful week!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks so much for stopping by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">See ya next time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Inky Hugs,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Crystal</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{Please note that comment moderation is on. Your lovely comment will appear once approved.}</div><p></p>Crystal O. Minklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06431500583176080309noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048871029875859607.post-32083255631924577992024-02-05T00:00:00.101-06:002024-03-08T06:31:27.638-06:00Inky Paws Challenge #216 ~ Sketch Challenge<p></p><div style="text-align: center;"> Hello there crafty friend!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Who's up for a new challenge?! It's time to get our paws inky with a fun sketch challenge! Super fun paper layers for this sketch. You have until Friday, February 16th to get your entries in for the <a href="https://www.inkypawschallenge.com/2024/02/inky-paws-challenge-216.html"><span style="color: black;"><b>#216 Sketch Challenge</b></span></a> and a chance to win a $20 store credit to <a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Newton's Nook Designs</b></span></a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHRPglnATdnEuXW84GZPDcaJvAgx5ysI-LGjjEoug3CIpeDf-v5KbLBmUfMattdORRGbWQBQ0BiO3R8DToxWZfGkSwGlbwPlX1fTubiHeRLqcCB3V4qbnhok7HbKqYLYq13uL1QbOl_xOYUN02mM7taa0tNiPQZMFo-p9QLtWk-wdI50vjmTSfKgID2m0G/s1300/412281800_10160654960026311_6811455395765803255_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1300" data-original-width="1300" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHRPglnATdnEuXW84GZPDcaJvAgx5ysI-LGjjEoug3CIpeDf-v5KbLBmUfMattdORRGbWQBQ0BiO3R8DToxWZfGkSwGlbwPlX1fTubiHeRLqcCB3V4qbnhok7HbKqYLYq13uL1QbOl_xOYUN02mM7taa0tNiPQZMFo-p9QLtWk-wdI50vjmTSfKgID2m0G/w400-h400/412281800_10160654960026311_6811455395765803255_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.inkypawschallenge.com/2024/02/inky-paws-challenge-216.html"><span style="color: black;"><b>Inky Paws Challenge #216 - Sketch Challenge</b></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Another fabulous and fun sketch!! I can't wait to see what you create with it!</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCDj38OHFgyQuRtHpLnat2xZPAqQhruDXqn6Gx6P6ssMgSeZct2oZ_T5R1fLIDZgoyP1egVASHQgZH84aFFa6_F3rS5QEJQTHgSFbN259sILzsHpHAlpdGScfEGZG6jezfkIs5LG4g-pZSBo4zlSj577dRVtJMFX78lK32Sf1kdp1FHNnRASmS5uaoV2r_/s1280/NND%20IPC%20216%20Sketch%20Challenge%20Sky%20High%20Celebrations%20c1%20turned.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCDj38OHFgyQuRtHpLnat2xZPAqQhruDXqn6Gx6P6ssMgSeZct2oZ_T5R1fLIDZgoyP1egVASHQgZH84aFFa6_F3rS5QEJQTHgSFbN259sILzsHpHAlpdGScfEGZG6jezfkIs5LG4g-pZSBo4zlSj577dRVtJMFX78lK32Sf1kdp1FHNnRASmS5uaoV2r_/w400-h400/NND%20IPC%20216%20Sketch%20Challenge%20Sky%20High%20Celebrations%20c1%20turned.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I absolutely love the colors in these papers! I used the lovely <a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/birthday-meows-paper-pad/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Birthday Meows 6x6 Paper Pad</b></span></a>. So perfect paired up with the adorable <a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/sky-high-celebrations/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Sky High Celebrations Stamp Set</b></span></a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6foHCJdlaTGvLlvRcUtmrcTHKlWHxgDVHO8LRiJKxTI05RgGaQlo17l6G04WHrUrdojZX6E64AZkTGUJRrHkVfls9TV0NUB7ydMQD8EmnOWiP_m_l1unF6inW761_vBU9-Z3aaX0cPrNfxIPooghkKoy6mmUOcQ1PkW7hwZoAB-HM10VEH4Y05Cgiq245/s1280/NND%20IPC%20216%20Sketch%20Challenge%20Sky%20High%20Celebrations%20c1%20closeup.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6foHCJdlaTGvLlvRcUtmrcTHKlWHxgDVHO8LRiJKxTI05RgGaQlo17l6G04WHrUrdojZX6E64AZkTGUJRrHkVfls9TV0NUB7ydMQD8EmnOWiP_m_l1unF6inW761_vBU9-Z3aaX0cPrNfxIPooghkKoy6mmUOcQ1PkW7hwZoAB-HM10VEH4Y05Cgiq245/w400-h400/NND%20IPC%20216%20Sketch%20Challenge%20Sky%20High%20Celebrations%20c1%20closeup.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I stamped the adorable presents and critters from the <a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/sky-high-celebrations/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Sky High Celebrations Stamp Set</b></span></a> using Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored it up with my Copic markers. I die cut it using the coordinating <a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/sky-high-celebrations-die-set/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Sky High Celebrations Die Set</b></span></a>. Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">White Kitties: R00, R20, C00, C1, C3</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pup: E21, E23, E25, N1, N3, N5, Y11, Y15, B000, B02</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Green: YG21, YG11</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pink: RV10, RV13</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Blue: B000, B02, B04</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Yellow: Y11, Y15</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Orange: YR31, YR15</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGKLjYdWwSV1Z1IoOsTxosmUzgxZ7FL9NiJwSk2s4QHOueYwjkQQcw7qy6np0qHp0MWRjA3w1FsXD2RmYug0NGrh2L8IdREzzVroJYcaBSSVGDtBtZfH7THaF7zYlz_4ueeSURMCzW-acON5PaA29dyqGLfnxvDecZ9F9Cfr2Q3uLgh8Uf9hkPhvpO8V4H/s1280/NND%20IPC%20216%20Sketch%20Challenge%20Sky%20High%20Celebrations%20c1%20closeup2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGKLjYdWwSV1Z1IoOsTxosmUzgxZ7FL9NiJwSk2s4QHOueYwjkQQcw7qy6np0qHp0MWRjA3w1FsXD2RmYug0NGrh2L8IdREzzVroJYcaBSSVGDtBtZfH7THaF7zYlz_4ueeSURMCzW-acON5PaA29dyqGLfnxvDecZ9F9Cfr2Q3uLgh8Uf9hkPhvpO8V4H/w400-h400/NND%20IPC%20216%20Sketch%20Challenge%20Sky%20High%20Celebrations%20c1%20closeup2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I stamped the sentiment on white card stock with the same black ink as the image. I cut a simple fishtail at the bottom of the polka dot paper. Adhered the pattern paper layers to a white A2 top fold card base. Trimmed up the sentiment and I added foam tape to the back of both and popped them up on the card.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">You can check out my process in creating this card here... <a href="https://youtu.be/wUtnVUaGmZo"><span style="color: black;"><b>Birthday Smiles | Sky High Celebrations | Inky Paws Challenge 216 | Newton's Nook Designs</b></span></a>.</div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wUtnVUaGmZo" width="320" youtube-src-id="wUtnVUaGmZo"></iframe></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij6JYHPxQOuCGWKvmrMyKcxlfpfmS9vXPIW_SxGNsYCzBpLKOMMo8oVL8CaoD5_h47ro546lA_NFPz9yVN2z7bQouDgUhCJvqZto9BOOFvsxH8rQUARv9v19UaFwm45jw6jB5JY7Fjfsq4Gf5uvvlpHBHXXEKVmBJB0uVgCvP-zPxdSDNx3YZ2_oTRYUrA/s1280/NND%20IPC%20216%20Sketch%20Challenge%20Sky%20High%20Celebrations%20c1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij6JYHPxQOuCGWKvmrMyKcxlfpfmS9vXPIW_SxGNsYCzBpLKOMMo8oVL8CaoD5_h47ro546lA_NFPz9yVN2z7bQouDgUhCJvqZto9BOOFvsxH8rQUARv9v19UaFwm45jw6jB5JY7Fjfsq4Gf5uvvlpHBHXXEKVmBJB0uVgCvP-zPxdSDNx3YZ2_oTRYUrA/w400-h400/NND%20IPC%20216%20Sketch%20Challenge%20Sky%20High%20Celebrations%20c1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Now it's your turn to get your paws inky with your <a href="https://www.newtonsnookdesigns.com/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Newton's Nook Designs</b></span></a> products and create a project using this awesome sketch. Be sure to link up to the <a href="https://www.inkypawschallenge.com/2024/02/inky-paws-challenge-216.html"><span style="color: black;"><b>Inky Paws Challenge</b></span></a>! Can't wait to see your projects!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Thanks so much for stopping by!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">See ya next time.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Inky Hugs,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Crystal</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">{Please note that comment moderation is on. Your lovely comment will appear once approved.}</div></div><p></p>Crystal O. Minklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06431500583176080309noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048871029875859607.post-20769238926406085032024-02-03T09:00:00.198-06:002024-03-01T17:30:03.428-06:00~ Friends of Unity February 2024 Blog Hop ~ <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;">Hello there crafty friend!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span face="Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">It's time for our Friends of Unity Blog Hop!! </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span face="Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif">This month's cue is one of my favorites... a sketch!! Woohoo! I love sketches! I can't wait to see what our friends have made using this fun sketch. But also, we're inviting y'all to join us and play along!! So fun! This is just a fun challenge to get our mojo going and have some creative fun. I hope you'll join us!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span face="Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTtra_04DStcsIc-xXZkvmpPNUc8WJjz5JvFMctLxj_QH1GenEKx_eKUbhmTw-DZ7KyY1DRX9YBQKJMhUjNfg9BJWqSEWGRjqYMGZI-_hYRiNZjsdXXt8nWoqI3isbIe6ObZaez2FYk09gV3HK5wNTS_0zXuS6IFjUAkiYFtrPENJgN-wGQa7c-8iRXmdD/s837/FOU%20Feb2024%20Sketch.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="837" data-original-width="837" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTtra_04DStcsIc-xXZkvmpPNUc8WJjz5JvFMctLxj_QH1GenEKx_eKUbhmTw-DZ7KyY1DRX9YBQKJMhUjNfg9BJWqSEWGRjqYMGZI-_hYRiNZjsdXXt8nWoqI3isbIe6ObZaez2FYk09gV3HK5wNTS_0zXuS6IFjUAkiYFtrPENJgN-wGQa7c-8iRXmdD/w400-h400/FOU%20Feb2024%20Sketch.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's a look at our cue... the latest Friends of Unity Sketch.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I can't wait to see what you all create using this sketch! Please remember, like all the sketches I share, the sketch is meant to inspire not require. So let the sketch lead in your design, but don't feel limited by it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvdCy8UVtAchmv6_SMAUBvfVYGbdg8vOTJlII57aDar2p0Mt66bJot8taGhg7dI5VmbeKzYsR5c0roaO3hfvwQAFQfTU-lbJYjeOr3qGYBMvSiI19THyH4c3oyDtdk6oKYyhM8wVDY1NkVPoAKz5YlznoW_5AupckfCl9ZugDp5I3dZlMvmmmzq8M5zaxX/s1368/FOU%20Jan24%20Unity%20Winnie%20the%20Pooh_%20No%20Fun%20Without%20You.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1368" data-original-width="1368" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvdCy8UVtAchmv6_SMAUBvfVYGbdg8vOTJlII57aDar2p0Mt66bJot8taGhg7dI5VmbeKzYsR5c0roaO3hfvwQAFQfTU-lbJYjeOr3qGYBMvSiI19THyH4c3oyDtdk6oKYyhM8wVDY1NkVPoAKz5YlznoW_5AupckfCl9ZugDp5I3dZlMvmmmzq8M5zaxX/w400-h400/FOU%20Jan24%20Unity%20Winnie%20the%20Pooh_%20No%20Fun%20Without%20You.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So for my first card, I used the adorable <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/winnie-the-pooh-no-fun-without-you/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Winnie the Pooh: No Fun Without You</b></span></a>. Eeep! I am a huge fan of Tigger! And couldn't wait to get him inky. Here's a quick list of the Copic Markers I used to color him up:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tigger: Y11, Y15</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bees: Y11, Y15, B000, B00, Colorless Blender</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Grass / Leaves: YG11, YG23</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Flowers: V000, V12, V15, YR21, YR15, Y15</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Background: B0000, B000</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXRGcLvlRZSSaR8eKUMXlj2wyVZgPxJ4BPB7C28M_Fjqa1tTXQaZ5Zi7TEJKQvy_9NaBqfm9OA2Vf2JP7Q2I431llio4IahxJKeq1NGYfw3-KNxnunc9ArnqYqvVZnMvMBOqQ9jYltSnotqcid2g6QnYSmOmzjJvyfXQHxSUtdyUd5ev3AlTjlxl-lgKWY/s1280/FOU%20Jan24%20Unity%20Winnie%20the%20Pooh_%20No%20Fun%20Without%20You%20closeup.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXRGcLvlRZSSaR8eKUMXlj2wyVZgPxJ4BPB7C28M_Fjqa1tTXQaZ5Zi7TEJKQvy_9NaBqfm9OA2Vf2JP7Q2I431llio4IahxJKeq1NGYfw3-KNxnunc9ArnqYqvVZnMvMBOqQ9jYltSnotqcid2g6QnYSmOmzjJvyfXQHxSUtdyUd5ev3AlTjlxl-lgKWY/w400-h400/FOU%20Jan24%20Unity%20Winnie%20the%20Pooh_%20No%20Fun%20Without%20You%20closeup.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I paired sweet Tigger up with the <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/cloud-hopper-chronicles-paper-pack/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Cloud Hopper Chronicles {paper pack}</b></span></a>. I die cut the panel using the smaller scalloped die from the <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/scallops-rectangles-nesting-dies/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Scallops & Rectangles {nesting dies}</b></span></a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGbz0jSgEgJ3W6_k8PNMPLcyIFVryuqCNe0H8RxHoAXfhfpZcI9dIuNEQRtjA0J2Nkk37_Y_wKW606Xbrbj7kS6pSKwL7xoeL81SDO0SpbQD3rxyhiDqFreNcN0D6y_VuIdlSvkdI6_Jm5_BjegOAGYWxAgwepYyfDodzY-m02DDjSUayqvHyhLWXvW7_E/s1280/FOU%20Jan24%20Unity%20Winnie%20the%20Pooh_%20No%20Fun%20Without%20You%20closeup2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGbz0jSgEgJ3W6_k8PNMPLcyIFVryuqCNe0H8RxHoAXfhfpZcI9dIuNEQRtjA0J2Nkk37_Y_wKW606Xbrbj7kS6pSKwL7xoeL81SDO0SpbQD3rxyhiDqFreNcN0D6y_VuIdlSvkdI6_Jm5_BjegOAGYWxAgwepYyfDodzY-m02DDjSUayqvHyhLWXvW7_E/w400-h400/FOU%20Jan24%20Unity%20Winnie%20the%20Pooh_%20No%20Fun%20Without%20You%20closeup2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I fussy cut the sentiment... not sure if I totally like it but it is what it is now. I added foam tape to the back of the panel and popped it up on the card. I love the softness of this card!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE7RAcWkMTWCnuhgsqWiaWC4Ndp-0l1WpS7jR1mdPMwjWmRW8oqeiOilWZL6pvml8wqUSxWy-kIcdMwpdTMff_6p4mJcUJva5XDeU6UJ2ZqKu4tkZRV2QXQgSUdqJHdi0eHYBAZqTZt51x8oQCjC2fMIqd3B61bS6c-_fSpYAHveS2B1tJ86PiPzO6OOrs/s1280/FOU%20Feb24%20Unity%20Seraphim%20Wings%20cards.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE7RAcWkMTWCnuhgsqWiaWC4Ndp-0l1WpS7jR1mdPMwjWmRW8oqeiOilWZL6pvml8wqUSxWy-kIcdMwpdTMff_6p4mJcUJva5XDeU6UJ2ZqKu4tkZRV2QXQgSUdqJHdi0eHYBAZqTZt51x8oQCjC2fMIqd3B61bS6c-_fSpYAHveS2B1tJ86PiPzO6OOrs/w400-h400/FOU%20Feb24%20Unity%20Seraphim%20Wings%20cards.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My second card actually turned into two cards! LOL! Featuring the gorgeous butterfly from the <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/seraphim-wings/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Seraphim Wings</b></span></a>. I also used a sentiment from the <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/so-kind-so-caring-so-you-july-2022-sentiment-kit/"><span style="color: black;"><b>So Kind, So Caring, So You {Front & Center Stamps}</b></span></a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgANCCsVQX_l-Dgaw3nyPq_bsiM2ctTbCZZqFjWHmAYsHiy3E_hejSoazTTHio3krzCF91SRNTSYQ1xfH0fbDcti5Bfp5MUhJXOWjpLsuRvvLvHX2o9hC0SUzEIkQULkPQXpBx6Po2-rolgdm5DOv4JY7AOEyYlgbwQzPBBro0cSeNe3QVLXOwd5v1kfirp/s1280/FOU%20Feb24%20Unity%20Seraphim%20Wings%20card1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgANCCsVQX_l-Dgaw3nyPq_bsiM2ctTbCZZqFjWHmAYsHiy3E_hejSoazTTHio3krzCF91SRNTSYQ1xfH0fbDcti5Bfp5MUhJXOWjpLsuRvvLvHX2o9hC0SUzEIkQULkPQXpBx6Po2-rolgdm5DOv4JY7AOEyYlgbwQzPBBro0cSeNe3QVLXOwd5v1kfirp/w400-h400/FOU%20Feb24%20Unity%20Seraphim%20Wings%20card1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For these cards, I used the gorgeous <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/bohemian-dreams-paper-pack/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Bohemian Dreams {paper pack}</b></span></a>. I heat embossed the butterfly in white directly on the pattern paper. I also used the pattern papers for all of my layers that I adhered to a white A2 top fold card base. I added a white doily from my stash. I fussy cut the butterfly halves on this first card.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM8sWUkZLdNhI5GtW7GM79G6Vb5GedS2ameEvwS83cGfka09lqW7YaF9qMOgvMlqrCXimYH7fA6heMJoHqGee3i5Rqu7AinydVNIXgnzPPWuJg0Iq72UScKZos4E0uP8ALPHYmt7STKUP026lCJuX9YMHPIjFYkwthgqCr98Hvot6nF6Us3V-pGJRzkHgA/s1301/FOU%20Feb24%20Unity%20Seraphim%20Wings%20card1%20closeup.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1301" data-original-width="1301" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM8sWUkZLdNhI5GtW7GM79G6Vb5GedS2ameEvwS83cGfka09lqW7YaF9qMOgvMlqrCXimYH7fA6heMJoHqGee3i5Rqu7AinydVNIXgnzPPWuJg0Iq72UScKZos4E0uP8ALPHYmt7STKUP026lCJuX9YMHPIjFYkwthgqCr98Hvot6nF6Us3V-pGJRzkHgA/w400-h400/FOU%20Feb24%20Unity%20Seraphim%20Wings%20card1%20closeup.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I adhered the butterfly halves in the center and on the antennae and then I gently lifted the top butterfly for some dimension.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW9Ec_-a5TgcSgqR_1JwWtHSvoPQkgNkCejYP31aKidHWSLuD4IjYPHlIRl6-XcRJmqPojF6BCTik7fK0DFc2L-n-cxIlzjnUsQze-oDk8VUh4eDF_iL8thOUQyhVc2WyeeHmv19j9zkEbRXc3G8ayLuzXrseogKfZvLyPb5LKuoUaQzk3Qh2cUXt_Xfc_/s1280/FOU%20Feb24%20Unity%20Seraphim%20Wings%20card2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW9Ec_-a5TgcSgqR_1JwWtHSvoPQkgNkCejYP31aKidHWSLuD4IjYPHlIRl6-XcRJmqPojF6BCTik7fK0DFc2L-n-cxIlzjnUsQze-oDk8VUh4eDF_iL8thOUQyhVc2WyeeHmv19j9zkEbRXc3G8ayLuzXrseogKfZvLyPb5LKuoUaQzk3Qh2cUXt_Xfc_/w400-h400/FOU%20Feb24%20Unity%20Seraphim%20Wings%20card2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Luckily my order arrived just in time for me to die cut these butterfly halves using the <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/seraphim-wings-coordinating-die/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Seraphim Wings {coordinating dies}</b></span></a>. I adhered the butterfly halves in the center again. The main panel is also die cut with the smaller scalloped die from the <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/scallops-rectangles-nesting-dies/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Scallops & Rectangles {nesting dies}</b></span></a>.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwfjHOuAPeNpZUrktSufOUfl0N1BsGNDggggJ7WQY8jR5eJTLmhST3B0PcLBQ-NlhI12H2QCSJoJT2tnZRn9jqUPp_BWw1S0Zk8UVqjQNde-qjmMS8E5CcmNbS2H8drg42wQf_eSpnv8aw1j_-zLyP7nKVPP_gOXo7_IWwUL9IuljTgNrtt-HAG-zLJ_Cl/s1280/FOU%20Feb24%20Unity%20Seraphim%20Wings%20card2%20closeup2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwfjHOuAPeNpZUrktSufOUfl0N1BsGNDggggJ7WQY8jR5eJTLmhST3B0PcLBQ-NlhI12H2QCSJoJT2tnZRn9jqUPp_BWw1S0Zk8UVqjQNde-qjmMS8E5CcmNbS2H8drg42wQf_eSpnv8aw1j_-zLyP7nKVPP_gOXo7_IWwUL9IuljTgNrtt-HAG-zLJ_Cl/w400-h400/FOU%20Feb24%20Unity%20Seraphim%20Wings%20card2%20closeup2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The sentiments from the <a href="https://www.unitystampco.com/so-kind-so-caring-so-you-july-2022-sentiment-kit/"><span style="color: black;"><b>So Kind, So Caring, So You {Front & Center Stamps}</b></span></a> that I mentioned above. I heat embossed it in white on kraft card stock. Two lovely birthday cards for my stash!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;">Now before we get to the hopping, I chose a lucky winner from the comments on last month's hop to win a fun prize and the lucky winner is...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsRkv7P1Ubpz_KkvnbCluZY5x8LagR-O1ao777c-7fCLQTjQGGhuupcvcU6k5Qn9oMG5d45823vF75gVOq8hgFWQ_lVh2zZ0q3aEPndewuXr7thzseJ8kA8kYi5ph5wldffl9-2CTIghNHdPZo5i8VSLY8WcPSdLdQO56IaFFMenK0EOegtHBsY-HymJlY/s1284/IMG_9329.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1284" data-original-width="1284" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsRkv7P1Ubpz_KkvnbCluZY5x8LagR-O1ao777c-7fCLQTjQGGhuupcvcU6k5Qn9oMG5d45823vF75gVOq8hgFWQ_lVh2zZ0q3aEPndewuXr7thzseJ8kA8kYi5ph5wldffl9-2CTIghNHdPZo5i8VSLY8WcPSdLdQO56IaFFMenK0EOegtHBsY-HymJlY/w400-h400/IMG_9329.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdZ9F7qxntym-JqhWN5X-AxgFv3cuCJ6M92qsWp5RB6FPl7Bj_MSWVPDiXp5axaM_tvXCFPc1ifloT9DpGwAzUjQqbpu8MPD06aYmeNdQD01hZIQyLSFFKJy5lIipDTC0hyphenhyphenEv6OnSBYaQS-9AuxHnfxDy2y0hXRCQBObUs25CGE587icA0AZVqqCjB5MVi/s1284/IMG_9328.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1284" data-original-width="1284" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdZ9F7qxntym-JqhWN5X-AxgFv3cuCJ6M92qsWp5RB6FPl7Bj_MSWVPDiXp5axaM_tvXCFPc1ifloT9DpGwAzUjQqbpu8MPD06aYmeNdQD01hZIQyLSFFKJy5lIipDTC0hyphenhyphenEv6OnSBYaQS-9AuxHnfxDy2y0hXRCQBObUs25CGE587icA0AZVqqCjB5MVi/w400-h400/IMG_9328.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">... Silvia Haynes!! Congratulations, Silvia!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Please email me at crystalominkler@gmail.com to claim your prize. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Please claim the prize before February 28th, 2024. </span></div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Well, that's it for me this time! Please hop along and enjoy some more inspiration from the Friends of Unity! I'm so excited to hop and check out the awesome cards that our friends have created to share with us using the sketch cue.</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> I will be doing another fun giveaway this month!! Be sure to hop along and comment for a chance to win. {When you comment please leave your name just in case it posts as anonymous.} I'll announce the winner next month! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Let's get to the hopping...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Crystal <--- you're here</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">up next ---> </span><a href="https://tammyhcreates.blogspot.com/2024/02/friends-of-unity-february-blog-hop.html"><span style="color: black;">Tammy</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://neatnook.blogspot.com/2024/02/sketch-friends-of-unity-blog-hop.html"><span style="color: black;">Gaylynn</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://irishrosecreations.blog/friends-of-unity-february-challenge-sketch/"><span style="color: black;">Colleen</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://myinkrediblelifecom.wordpress.com/2024/02/03/friends-of-unity-february-hop/"><span style="color: black;">April</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://fromtwinsburgwithlove.blogspot.com/2024/02/friends-of-unity-february-2024-sketch.html"><span style="color: black;">Dawn</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://foreverambersart.blogspot.com/2024/02/friends-of-unity-blog-hop-feb-2024.html"><span style="color: black;">Amber</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://joycielcreations.blogspot.com/2024/02/friends-of-unity-february-blog-hop.html"><span style="color: black;">Joyce</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://findingpeacestamper.home.blog/2024/02/03/the-friends-of-unity-blog-hop-february-2024/"><span style="color: black;">Rachel</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://mykraftkloset.weebly.com/blog/friends-of-unity-feb-2024-blog-hop-sketch-giveaways.html"><span style="color: black;">Kim</span></a></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Thanks so very much for supporting our little hop!</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">We appreciate you!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Have an ink-tastic day!</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Inky Hugs,</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Crystal</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">{Please note that comment moderation is ON. 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Minklerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06431500583176080309noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5048871029875859607.post-52224299792837111682024-02-01T06:00:00.113-06:002024-02-01T06:00:00.149-06:00{BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 42 ~ Cocoa Love ~ Not 2 Shabby<div style="text-align: center;">Hello there crafty friend!</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's time for a new sketch challenge over in the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1158168957915017"><span style="color: black;"><b>Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers</b></span></a> Facebook group! Today I'm sharing a sweet Christmas card featuring the cute cup of cocoa from the <a href="https://www.not2shabbyshop.com/Cocoa-Love-Stamp--N2S_p_17005.html"><span style="color: black;"><b>Cocoa Love Stamp Set</b></span></a> from Not 2 Shabby! We're changing things up for 2024 and <a href="https://www.not2shabbyshop.com/"><span style="color: black;"><b>Not 2 Shabby</b></span></a> is Sponsoring our {BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 42! Jamie has generously offered up a super fun-filled Christmas prize package for one lucky winner! Yay! Thank you so much, Jamie!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMu0iY_hB-f7rihdUjnR1q01MUUdxhR_sRc4cjRsKtpEN6TCa0MTPvX_GL8Ql45nAvOQq4xOqlxIYsyDTjqBkhUTVErA_MCa7MzOOV6yRnT-ghm00Dvu4GyA5C5V3xl8gSfweEU8oQXpVF7oHl5ByxPeuKXTWMPf3Mfi2JOurnl5Fd3y7py7VldQf5y7pI/s1317/BYSHC%20Sketch%2042%20N2S%20Cocoa%20Love.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1317" data-original-width="1317" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMu0iY_hB-f7rihdUjnR1q01MUUdxhR_sRc4cjRsKtpEN6TCa0MTPvX_GL8Ql45nAvOQq4xOqlxIYsyDTjqBkhUTVErA_MCa7MzOOV6yRnT-ghm00Dvu4GyA5C5V3xl8gSfweEU8oQXpVF7oHl5ByxPeuKXTWMPf3Mfi2JOurnl5Fd3y7py7VldQf5y7pI/w400-h400/BYSHC%20Sketch%2042%20N2S%20Cocoa%20Love.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I paired up the adorable cup of cocoa with the <a href="https://www.not2shabbyshop.com/Hot-Cocoa-Warm-Hearts-6X6-Paper-Pad--N2S_p_20324.html"><span style="color: black;"><b>Hot Cocoa Warm Hearts Paper Pad</b></span></a>. It just made sense! I used papers from the paper pad for all of my layers on this card. And as always, I adhered it to a white A2 top fold card base using Stampers Select White card stock from Papertrey Ink.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVcIdjrruHIloFFPNJ80_HuIJDL1wAMmPXUbDfuyW7C_KU94wMdonaSBJM8bWJiZ2o5x501vCrXvAnZOvfHQCgOXr_Rxc9aRpMt2OSs-GftvhtWhwlliyIOXaLQYFhlD6_E7B26oqI73-0W-FosQYUYixxwG2WMwkr4tR42Kt6tqBkxmhjBA9foM9Su2BP/s1372/BYSHC%20Sketch%2042%20N2S%20Cocoa%20Love%20closeup.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1372" data-original-width="1372" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVcIdjrruHIloFFPNJ80_HuIJDL1wAMmPXUbDfuyW7C_KU94wMdonaSBJM8bWJiZ2o5x501vCrXvAnZOvfHQCgOXr_Rxc9aRpMt2OSs-GftvhtWhwlliyIOXaLQYFhlD6_E7B26oqI73-0W-FosQYUYixxwG2WMwkr4tR42Kt6tqBkxmhjBA9foM9Su2BP/w400-h400/BYSHC%20Sketch%2042%20N2S%20Cocoa%20Love%20closeup.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I stamped the sweet cup using Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored it up with my copic markers. Confession... I actually was looking at the stamp set on the website and saw this color combination shared in a sample. I thought it was so cute so I kinda replicated it. Here's a quick list of the copic markers I used:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Brown: E21, E23, E25</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Red: R20, R14, R37</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">White: C00, C1, C3</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Warm Gray: W00, W1, W2</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cheeks: R00, R20</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6uCK7f4SZm5iOKBahDqU87rfAAEhskkZXv07vUhLYmtjYlhsvKYl94cxZ7t7-IQF6y5tx_gXst5WQyPjEj7X-q53vvNJvnPMvMnRK0oqpXgG2O8aGZjfdHIEk1TGSiQ0W5oXKN0Smt73KrKYVya272y_4VupKzEDIB0ZOi7YOHP-nJMUphyc0J95pnfIw/s1393/BYSHC%20Sketch%2042%20N2S%20Cocoa%20Love%20closeup2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1393" data-original-width="1393" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6uCK7f4SZm5iOKBahDqU87rfAAEhskkZXv07vUhLYmtjYlhsvKYl94cxZ7t7-IQF6y5tx_gXst5WQyPjEj7X-q53vvNJvnPMvMnRK0oqpXgG2O8aGZjfdHIEk1TGSiQ0W5oXKN0Smt73KrKYVya272y_4VupKzEDIB0ZOi7YOHP-nJMUphyc0J95pnfIw/w400-h400/BYSHC%20Sketch%2042%20N2S%20Cocoa%20Love%20closeup2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used the measurements directly from the sketch for my card. The only thing I changed up was adding the cup of cocoa with my sentiment for my focal piece. I die cut the heat embossed sentiment and the cup using the <a href="https://www.not2shabbyshop.com/Cocoa-Love-Shabby-Snips-Coordinating-Die_p_17008.html"><span style="color: black;"><b>Cocoa Love Shabby Snips Die Set</b></span></a>. I adhered the two pieces together with the sentiment overlapping the cup a bit and then I added a bunch of foam tape to the back of both and popped them up on the card.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZB5LU_9eUFNhTYpeSTEYzFb2IIvYbP1ihW2eV83t-R7VN4XkE2cBVJsW0-NowyT18qZbfUt-1wnPRFNvF7UpsagGKiwR1UvorqVWmqnIF7V1oWA6T75FdWzjlETsV4px_q63xcX4RJLBlnbJqIp-8gp3OLMywigG7BANfLteMHdCnrzWs_GEGK1tlzIue/s749/BYSHC%20Sketch%20Challenge42.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="749" data-original-width="748" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZB5LU_9eUFNhTYpeSTEYzFb2IIvYbP1ihW2eV83t-R7VN4XkE2cBVJsW0-NowyT18qZbfUt-1wnPRFNvF7UpsagGKiwR1UvorqVWmqnIF7V1oWA6T75FdWzjlETsV4px_q63xcX4RJLBlnbJqIp-8gp3OLMywigG7BANfLteMHdCnrzWs_GEGK1tlzIue/w400-h400/BYSHC%20Sketch%20Challenge42.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's a look at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1158168957915017/media/albums"><span style="color: black;"><b>{BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 42</b></span></a> for the month of February. Loving this fun sketch! I can't wait to see what everyone does with it. I hope you'll join us and play along with the sketch! If you're interested in seeing a bit more inspiration for this sketch, check out the amazing inspiration from the design team over on the <a href="https://byshcardmakers.blogspot.com/" style="color: #2288bb; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: black;"><b>{BYSH} Cardmakers blog</b></span></a>! You won't regret it! The design team made some really beautiful cards!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Thanks so much for stopping by!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">See ya next time.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Inky hugs,</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Crystal</span></div><span><br style="text-align: start;" /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">{Please note that comment moderation is ON. 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