{BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 17 ~ Deck the Paws with Whit's Weenies

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Today I'm sharing my last card for the {BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 17 in the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Facebook group. I used the adorable Whit's Weenies stamp kit from Unity that recently released!! I just adore the cute wiener dogs in this set!

I recently discovered the beautiful paper pads from Ink N' Splatter and may have purchased a few... *wink*wink*  I just had to use this beautiful paper pad called Winter Plaids and Patterns.

I pulled the pretty blues and purples from the papers to use for my coloring. I even used the brownish red for the wiener dog. Such a pretty color palette!

Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used to color up the sweet wiener dog:

Wiener Dog ~ E08, E13, E39

Sweater ~ B0000, B00, B02, V17, V20, V22

Scarf ~ V17, V20, V22, C00, C2

Hat ~ B0000, B00, B02, V17, V20 V22, C00, C2

I altered the sketch just a tad bit by omitting the flags. In all truth, I started adhering and totally forgot them! LOL! It happens!

I love using blues and purples for Christmas cards!! What your favorite color combo for holiday cards?

Here's a look at Sketch 17... today is the last day to play along with this challenge! Stop by the {BYSHC} blog to see even more sweet inspiration for this sketch. I hope you can play along if you haven't already!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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Cozy Winter Mouse Gnome ~ Unity Sketch Challenge ~ Unity Stamp Co.

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Today I'm sharing one last card for the December Sketch Challenge over at the Unity Show & Tell Facebook group! This week I used three awesome kits for a fun wintry card!!

If you didn't get all your Christmas cards done for the year or maybe you didn't get them all sent out... save those for next year and make a fun wintry card to send to your friends and family! 

I paired up the adorable Peppermint Kisses Mouse Gnome with the fantastic Wintertime Window and Paneling {background} kits.

The mouse gnome and Wintertime Window were both stamped with Gina K. Black Amalgam ink and colored up with the following Copic markers:

Nose / Paws ~ E000, E00, E11

Ears ~ R20, R21, E000, N0, N2, N3

Tail ~ N0, N2, N3

Beard ~ C00, C2

Hat ~ R14, R20, R27, R37, C00, C2

Candy Cane ~ R14, R20, R27, C00, C2, G14, G46

Window ~ Y06, Y15, Y35, E43, E44, E47

Bricks ~ E31, E33, E37, E39

Trees ~ G14

Don't forget to ink up the inside of your card! I stamped the sweet mouse gnome and added the second half of the sentiment inside the card. So fun! Check out my process video here… Cozy Winter Mouse Gnome | December Sketch Challenge.

Here’s a look at the sketch! Always remember the sketch is meant to inspire, not require… have fun with it!! The sketch challenge ends tomorrow so there's still a bit of time to play along! I hope you can play along! This is my last week hosting the Unity Challenges... I hope you've had some fun and been inspired over the last three months. Next week Echo starts a brand new challenge... I can't wait to see the new challenge for January! So exciting!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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I Love the Story ~ Unity Sketch Challenge ~ Unity Stamp Co.

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I'm still playing catch-up with my creations for Unity's last new release and sale of 2021. Today, I'm sharing a sweet love card that I made using the December Sketch and the newly released Our Blooming Story. I LOVE this gorgeous typewriter!!

I went with a simple palette of blue-green, purple and white. The background is a pretty polka dot paper from the Flutter Away {paper pack} from Unity. 

Keeping with a polka dot theme... I stamped the Polka Dance background stamp with Shaded Lilac Distress Oxide ink on white card stock. I didn't completely cover the background stamp with ink giving the background a more distressed look.

I stamped the sentiment and new typewriter stamps with Gina K. Black Amalgam ink and colored the typewriter with the following Copic markers:

Typewriter ~ V20, V22, V28

Flowers ~ R14, BG000, BG01, BG10, BG53

Leaves / Stems ~ YG11, YG13

I fussy cut the typewriter and colored the edges with a Memento Tuxedo black marker. I trimmed the sentiment and adhered it to the typewriter and then I popped up the whole piece on the card front. I adhered the card front to a white A2 top fold card base. I finished off the card with some beautiful Spring Bling rhinestones from Gina Marie Designs. A sweet love day card or any day card!

If you haven't already, check out the December Sketch challenge over in the Unity Show & Tell group. There's only a couple more days to play along!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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Get Well Soon ~ Unity Sketch Challenge ~ Unity Stamp Co.

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I was so busy with the Advent Calendar posts the last few weeks that I forgot to share my cards for Unity's last new release and sale of 2021. Today, I'm sharing a get well soon card that I made using the December Sketch and the newly released Quiet That Voice kit.

This new Angie Girl spoke to my soul... so many have struggled over the last two years, but even before the madness and uncertainty the pandemic has brought I know that some have struggled for even longer. The sentiments in this kit are amazing and one in particular is special to me as it's my very own quote ~ "Embrace your strengths and talents and quiet that voice in your head that says you can't, because you can!" I'm so honored to have it in red rubber!!

The background is a card front of Bermuda Bay card stock from Stampin' Up that I stamped with the A Faithful Letter background stamp with Vintage Photo Distress Oxide ink. I wanted a distressed look so I didn't cover the stamp completely with ink ~ just inked up spots here and there. The Rustic Floral papers from Brutus Monroe measure 3-1/2 x 4-3/4". I pulled my color palette for coloring from these beautiful papers.

I stamped the sentiment and new Angie Girl with Gina K. Black Amalgam ink and colored her with the following Copic markers:

Skin / Lips ~ E000, E00, E11; R20, RV32

Hair ~ E43, E44, E47

Nails / Necklace ~ YR05, YR15; R08, R17

Shirt ~ BG13, BG70, BG72 

Blanket ~ YR09, YR15, YR20

Background ~ YR15, YR21

I fussy cut around the image leaving a border and then trimmed around the sentiment to fit the pattern paper. The card was finished with a few enamel dots from Gina Marie Designs. A sweet card to send to a friend who is ill or just not feeling well.

If you haven't already, check out the December Sketch challenge over in the Unity Show & Tell group. There's only a few more days to play along!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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You Shine Every Day ~ Advent Calendar Day 24 ~ Unity Stamp Co.

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It's Day 24 of my Countdown to Christmas series... the last day!! I'm sharing a little reveal and a project each day on my YouTube channel using the fantastic Advent Calendar from Unity Stamp Co!! Please be sure to subscribe to my channel so you don't miss a day of this fun countdown series!

Day 24 ~ a cute little camera!

I paired it up with the Glamour Collection papers from Authentique and the beautiful New Year Girl from Unity.

The cute camera and the sentiment, from the Girl Truly {April 2017 Sentiment Kit}, are just stamped with Black Amalgam ink from Gina K. Designs and colored up with copic markers.

Check out my process video here... Unity Advent Calendar Day 24.

That's it for the Unity 2021 Advent Calendar!! I have had a lot of fun playing with all the amazing stamps in the Advent Calendar. I sure hope that you've enjoyed the inspiration I've shared over the last 24 days!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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Unity Sketch Challenge ~ Advent Calendar Day 23 ~ Unity Stamp Co.

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Today I'm sharing another card using the fun Sketch for this month's challenge over at the Unity Show & Tell Facebook group! This week I used the Day 23 stamp from the Unity 2021 Advent Calendar to make a pretty Valentine's Day card!

The Day 23 stamp is too cute!! The font and placement of the words is perfect! I created a fun ink smooshed background with the Day 22 stamp that was heat embossed with a white embossing powder. I used Spun Sugar, Kitsch Flamingo & Candied Apple Distress Oxide inks.

The soft pinks, white, and red with the bold black accents helps to bring the eye to the beautiful focal sentiment.

The second sentiment from the Love is Grand {December 2015 Sentiment Kit} is heat embossed in white on the black card stock.

Check out my process video here... Unity Advent Calendar Day 23.

Here’s a look at the December Unity Sketch! Please remember the sketch is meant to inspire, not require… have fun with it! I can’t wait to see what you all create with this sketch!

 

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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All My Love ~ Advent Calendar Day 22 ~ Unity Stamp Co.

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It's Day 22 of my Countdown to Christmas series!! I'm sharing a little reveal and a project each day on my YouTube channel using the fantastic Advent Calendar from Unity Stamp Co!! Please be sure to subscribe to my channel so you don't miss a day of this fun countdown series!

Day 22 ~ a pretty heart stamp!

I paired it up with the Romantic Expressions {paper pack}, also from Unity.

The cute heart and the sentiment, from the Love is Grand {December 2015 Sentiment Kit}, are just stamped with Black Amalgam ink from Gina K. Designs and very simply colored up with copic markers.

Check out my process video here... Unity Advent Calendar Day 22.

I'll be back tomorrow with Day 23 of the Advent Calendar reveal and yup, you guessed it, another card!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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A Paper Hug ~ Advent Calendar Day 21 ~ Unity Stamp Co.

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It's Day 21 of my Countdown to Christmas series!! I'm sharing a little reveal and a project each day on my YouTube channel using the fantastic Advent Calendar from Unity Stamp Co!! Please be sure to subscribe to my channel so you don't miss a day of this fun countdown series!

Day 21 ~ an adorable chicken!

I paired it up with the Good Day Sunshine paper pad from Echo Park Paper.

The cute chicken and sentiment, from the Doily Hugs and Wishes {March 2021 Sentiment Kit}, are just stamped with Black Amalgam ink from Gina K. Designs and very simply colored up with copic markers.

Check out my process video here... Unity Advent Calendar Day 21.

I'll be back tomorrow with Day 22 of the Advent Calendar reveal and a pretty mini slimline card!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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Birthday Wishes ~ Advent Calendar Day 20 ~ Unity Stamp Co.

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It's Day 20 of my Countdown to Christmas series!! I'm sharing a little reveal and a project each day on my YouTube channel using the fantastic Advent Calendar from Unity Stamp Co!! Please be sure to subscribe to my channel so you don't miss a day of this fun countdown series!

Day 20 ~ a sweet little cake!

I paired it up with the pretty Birthday Party {paper pack}, also from Unity. 

The cute cake is stamped with Black Amalgam ink from Gina K. Designs and colored up with copic markers. And the sentiment from the Aging Gorgeously {July 2020 Sentiment Kit} is stamped with Clear Embossing ink and the Alabaster White Embossing powder is melted with a heat tool.

Check out my process video here... Unity Advent Calendar Day 20.

I'll be back tomorrow with Day 21 of the Advent Calendar reveal and an adorable card!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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Filled with Love Mini Slimline ~ Advent Calendar Day 19 ~ Unity Stamp Co.

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It's Day 19 of my Countdown to Christmas series!! I'm sharing a little reveal and a project each day on my YouTube channel using the fantastic Advent Calendar from Unity Stamp Co!! Please be sure to subscribe to my channel so you don't miss a day of this fun countdown series!

Day 19 ~ a sweet heart postage stamp!

I paired it up with the Love is in the Air {paper pack} and Love is All Around Us {paper pack}, both from Unity. 

The sweet postage stamp is stamped with Barn Door Distress Oxide ink and the sentiment, from the So Very Grateful {January 2018 Sentiment Kit}, is just stamped with Black Amalgam ink from Gina K. Designs.

Check out my process video here... Unity Advent Calendar Day 19.

I'll be back tomorrow with Day 20 of the Advent Calendar reveal and a pretty card!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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Vintage Hugs ~ Advent Calendar Day 18 ~ Unity Stamp Co.

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It's Day 18 of my Countdown to Christmas series!! I'm sharing a little reveal and a project each day on my YouTube channel using the fantastic Advent Calendar from Unity Stamp Co!! Please be sure to subscribe to my channel so you don't miss a day of this fun countdown series!

Day 18 ~ the cutest little typewriter!

I paired it up with the Romance Novel papers from Prima Marketing Inc.

The adorable typewriter and sentiment, from the Doily Hugs and Wishes {March 2021 Sentiment Kit}, are just stamped with VersaFine Clair Nocturne ink from Tsukineko.

Check out my process video here... Unity Advent Calendar Day 18.

I'll be back tomorrow with Day 19 of the Advent Calendar reveal and a cute mini slimline card!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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Hello and Hugs ~ Advent Calendar Day 17 ~ Unity Stamp Co.

  Hello there crafty friend!

It's Day 17 of my Countdown to Christmas series!! I'm sharing a little reveal and a project each day on my YouTube channel using the fantastic Advent Calendar from Unity Stamp Co!! Please be sure to subscribe to my channel so you don't miss a day of this fun countdown series!

Day 17 ~ a cute kitchen shelf!

I paired it up with the My Bright Life paper pad from American Crafts. 

The images and sentiment, from the Doily Hugs and Wishes {March 2021 Sentiment Kit}, are just stamped with Black Amalgam ink from Gina K. Designs and colored up with copic markers.

Check out my process video here... Unity Advent Calendar Day 17.

I'll be back tomorrow with Day 18 of the Advent Calendar reveal and a cute vintage card!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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{BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 17 ~ Extra Sweet Christmas ~ Polka Dot Orchard

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I'm back with my weekly Christmas card for the {BYSHC} Sketch Challenge for the month of December... today's card features a sweet new digital stamp set from Polka Dot Orchard called Extra Sweet Christmas!!

What do you think?! Pretty cute, right? I created the background by first ink smooshing Bundled Sage, Mowed Lawn and Rustic Wilderness Distress Oxide inks on a piece of white card stock. I made sure to dry it completely with my heat tool and then I printed the resized background digital snowflakes stamp on the ink smooshed background.

I trimmed the background to 3-11/16 x 4-13/16"and mat it on a 3-7/8 x 5" piece of Real Red card stock. I mat it again on a 4 x 5-1/4" piece of Garden Green card stock and then adhered it to a Real Red card front measuring 4-1/4 x 5-1/2".

I used a leftover piece of the ink smooshed background for my angled strip and adhered it to the background. I used a 1/2" scrap of Garden Green card stock across the background and to cover up where those two pieces meet, I added a skinny strip of Real Red card stock that's 1/8" wide.

Now for the plate of cookies... does it look like a plate of cookies to you? That's what I was going for... I sure hope it does. I resized the snowflakes from the digital stamp set in different sizes and placed them in kind of a circular formation. And then I printed them off. I colored the snowflakes very simply with R14 and R20 Copic Markers. I die cut the snowflakes with two stitched circle dies and colored the edges with C00 and C2 Copic Markers. I die cut an extra outer piece to adhere under the colored piece so it looked a bit more like a plate. I die cut the larger circle one more time and cut it to be a bit smaller so I could adhere my plate layers to it. I then adhered the plate to my card.

I combined and resized the Christmas tree cookies in a Microsoft Word Document. I printed them off along with the sentiment. Time to color! I used the following Copic Markers...

Cookie base ~ E30, E33

Green icing ~ YG11, G14, G24

Stars ~ Y06, Y15

Red & White Candy Garland ~ C00, C2, R14, R20

Red Swirly Garland ~ R14, R20

The sentiment is just trimmed and then adhered to the card... easy peasy!

Here's a look at Sketch 17... join us in the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Facebook group for inspiration and fun!

I have a short Copic coloring video for the cookies and the snowflakes, if you are interested check it out here... Christmas Tree Cookie Coloring ~ Extra Sweet Christmas Digital Stamp Set.

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 {BYSH} Cardmakers blog! I'll be back next Friday with my weekly Christmas card using this month's sketch! Head over to Polka Dot Orchard to check out all the fun new releases!!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

Inky hugs,

Crystal

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