Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch 28 ~ Holiday Reboot Kit ~ The Greeting Farm

 Hello there crafty friend!

It's time for a new sketch challenge! Today I'm sharing my first card for the Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch Challenge 28 in the Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Facebook group. Another great sketch for scraps! I inked up an adorable stamp from the recently released Holiday Reboot Kit from The Greeting Farm.

Isn't she just darling?! I love her adorable hat! I stamped her with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored her up with a bunch of Copic Markers.

Here's a list of the Copic Markers I used:

Skin: E000, E00, E11, E04, R00, R20

Hair: E70, E71, E74

Hat: C00, C2, C3, C4

Sweater: R20, R14, R27, C00, C2, C3, C4

Jeans: B91, B93, B95

Boots: N2, N4, N6

Present: YG11, G24, G46

Bow: Y11, Y15, Y28

Here's a look at the fun sketch for Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch Challenge 28. 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 feel my cards are a good example of that, as I'm always making adjustments. I literally used paper scraps for my background on this card.

The fun sentiment is also from the Holiday Reboot Kit. I trimmed it up and added foam tape to the back of the sentiment and the fussy cut girl. To clean up the fussy cutting, I colored the edges with a black marker.

To finish off the card I added a few confetti pieces from the White Glossy Card Bling from A Colorful Life Designs. I think this will be a fun sketch! I hope you can find time to play along. I can't wait to see what you create. Have an ink-tastic week!

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See ya next time.

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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Snow Over It Card ~ Chilly and Grumpy ~ Unity Stamp Co.

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Sharing a snarky CAS winter card featuring the adorable new penguin that just released over at Unity called Chilly and Grumpy. Isn't his grumpy little face just the cutest?!

I stamped him with Black Amalgam ink and colored him up really simply with some Copic markers: C00, C1, YR21, YR15, R20, R14.

I thought it would be fun to make a CAS card in all white since little guys 'snow over it'. Heehee! I used a dots embossing folder from my stash to emboss the front of a white card front.

I die cut the penguin using a die from the Deckle & Stitches Nesting Dies. Such a fun card to make and so easy peasy!!

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Inky hugs,

Crystal

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{BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 52 ~ Christmas Cheer ~ Gina K. Designs

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I'm back with one last card for the {BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 52 hosted in the Build Your Stash Holiday Cardmakers Facebook group! Today I'm sharing a sweet mini slimline card featuring an adorable stamp set and coordinating die set from our amazing sponsor, Gina K. Designs, called Christmas Cheer! 

This adorable stamp comes as a bundle with the dies or separately just with the stamps. I just had to ink up the adorable car and the Christmas lights in this wonderful set of Christmas stamps. I stamped them with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored them up with my Copic markers.

Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used:

Car: R20, R14, R27, R39

Windows: B000, B00

Tires: N0, N2, N4, C00, C1

Headlight: Y11, Y15

Tree: YG11, G24, G46

Christmas Lights / Tree Ornaments: R00, R20, R14, G00, G12, Y11, Y15, B000, B00

I paired up this adorable set with the Let it Snow paper pack from Carta Bella. I love the mix of colors in these papers. A little darker... more earthy. I tried to keep my coloring darker as well to coordinate.

I heat embossed the beautiful sentiment using my go to mix of products: TE Anti-Static Powder Tool, Sugar Cube Pigment Ink from Taylored Expressions, Alabaster White Embossing Powder from Brutus Monroe, and a Wagner Precision Heat Tool. 

TIP: When heat embossing on pattern paper be sure to warm up the heat tool well before starting to melt the powder and be careful not to direct the heat on the paper too long. I adhered all of the layers to the card using Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue.

Here's a look at {BYSHC} Sketch Challenge 52 for the month of December. 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 {BYSH} Cardmakers blog! The design team, as always, rocked this sketch!

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Inky hugs,

Crystal

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Unity Advent Calendar 2024 Day 24 ~ Unity Stamp Co.

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It's Day 24 of the 2024 Advent Calendar from Unity!! Tomorrow is Christmas... unbelievable how fast the days flew by over the last 24 days. I hope that you've been inspired along the way to play with your advent goodies. And if you haven't had time to play along, I hope that you do soon. Merry Christmas crafty friends!

Today's stamp is a super sweet daisy and ladybug. I stamped it with Black Amalgam ink. I then die cut her with a circle die from the Scallops & Circles {nesting dies}. Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used: Y11, Y15, Y35, R20, R14, R27, C00, C1, YG11, YG23. 

You can check out my video revealing the Advent Calendar Day 24 stamp and my process in making this card here... Unity Advent Calendar 2024 Day 24 | Unity Stamp Co.

I'm also sharing inspiration for the Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration ALL the Sketches Challenge. There are 27 different sketches to inspire us to create this month! Here's a look at six of them. I was inspired by the one on the bottom far right... Sketch 12.

A closer look at Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch 12! Such a fun sketch! Stop by the Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Facebook group to check out the challenge and see all the inspiration for each of the sketches. Maybe you'll be inspired to play along with us!

A little hello card with such a sweet stamp. I love the mix of colors with these papers!

I paired up the sweet stamp with the Mousin' Mix Up {paper pack}. The sweet sentiment is from the Casual Winter Hello {itty bitty} stamps.

That's the end of the 2024 Advent Calendar from Unity! I hope that you've enjoyed the inspiration I've shared over the last few weeks. Have an inktastic day & a Merry, Merry Christmas!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

 

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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Unity Advent Calendar 2024 Day 23 ~ Unity Stamp Co.

Hello there crafty friend!

It's Day 23 of the 2024 Advent Calendar from Unity!! I can't believe we are almost finished with the advent calendar AND it's almost Christmas Day!

Today's little door had some cute wooden tree embellishments. I stamped the sentiment with Black Amalgam ink. I die cut my circle layers using dies from the Scallops & Circles {nesting dies}. 

You can check out my video revealing the Advent Calendar Day 23 embellishment and my process in making this card here... Unity Advent Calendar 2024 Day 23 | Unity Stamp Co.

Inspiration for my card came from the {BYSHC} Sketch 46! This simple sketch is so fun!

So excited to add a couple more holiday cards to my stash for next year! I added a little color to this tree with Shabby Shutters, Rustic Wilderness, and Vintage Photo Distress Ink. I added a piece of red card stock behind the tree to add some color to the 'ornaments'.

I paired up the wood tree embellishment with the Watercolor Tidings {paper pack}. The sweet sentiment is from the Cozy Vibes Owl stamps.

I'll be back tomorrow for the final Day 24 of the 2024 Advent Calendar from Unity!

Have an inkredible day!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

 

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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Unity Advent Calendar 2024 Day 22 ~ Unity Stamp Co.

Hello there crafty friend!

It's Day 22 of the 2024 Advent Calendar from Unity!! Just a couple days to Christmas! What's on your agenda?! I need to finish wrapping gifts! Yikes!

Today's stamp is a super cute snowman. I stamped him with Black Amalgam ink. And fussy cut him leaving a bit of a border around the top of the snowman but I cut on the line for the bottom. Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used: C00, C1, C3, B000, B00, B91, YR21, YR15, Y28.

You can check out my video revealing the Advent Calendar Day 22 stamp and my process in making this card here... Unity Advent Calendar 2024 Day 22 | Unity Stamp Co.

Inspiration for my card came from the {BYSHC} Sketch 34! I had fun with this sketch! 

A sweet holiday card and it's a fun fold!! The card opens in the center just under the snowman's hands.

I paired up the cute snowman with the Snowy Winter Greetings {paper pack}. The sweet sentiment is from the Simple Little Wishes {itty bitty} stamps.

I'll be back tomorrow for Day 23 of the 2024 Advent Calendar from Unity!

Have an inkredible day!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

 

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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Unity Advent Calendar 2024 Day 21 ~ Unity Stamp Co.

Hello there crafty friend!

It's Day 21 of the 2024 Advent Calendar from Unity!! Just a few days left! I know it's a very busy time and just getting busier as we get closer and closer to Christmas. I hope you've had some down time maybe playing along with the Advent Calendar or just gazing at the pretty lights on your Christmas tree. I love the early morning hours just enjoying our Christmas tree.

Today's stamp is the most adorable elephant ever. I stamped her with Black Amalgam ink. I then die cut her with a circle die from the Scallops & Circles {nesting dies}. Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used: R00, R20, R85, N0, N2, N4, G00, G43.

You can check out my video revealing the Advent Calendar Day 21 stamp and my process in making this card here... Unity Advent Calendar 2024 Day 21 | Unity Stamp Co.

Inspiration for my card came from the {BYSHC} Sketch 29! Such a fun sketch... I love it! 

Another Spring-inspired card! I used the measurements from the sketch for this one. Easy Peasy!

I paired up the cute elephant with the The Secret of Change {paper pack}. The sweet sentiment is from the Well, Hello {itty bitty} stamps.

I'll be back tomorrow for Day 22 of the 2024 Advent Calendar from Unity!

Have an inkredible day!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

 

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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Unity Advent Calendar 2024 Day 20 ~ Unity Stamp Co.

Hello there crafty friend!

It's Day 20 of the 2024 Advent Calendar from Unity!! Just 4 day left! I hope you've been enjoying your Advent Calendar and playing along as I share inspiration.

Today's stamp is a gorgeous fairy. I stamped her with Speckled Egg Distress Ink. I then die cut her with a circle die from the Scallops & Circles {nesting dies}.

You can check out my video revealing the Advent Calendar Day 20 stamp and my process in making this card here... Unity Advent Calendar 2024 Day 20 | Unity Stamp Co.

Inspiration for my card came from the {BYSHC} Sketch 27! Such fun layers with this sketch! 

Loving the Spring vibe with these pretty papers! I used the measurements from the sketch for this one. Easy Peasy!

I paired up the pretty flower with the Simple Spring {paper pack}. The fun birthday sentiment is from the Fairyland Gateway stamps.

I'll be back tomorrow for Day 21 of the 2024 Advent Calendar from Unity!

Have an inktastic day!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

 

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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Unity Advent Calendar 2024 Day 19 ~ Unity Stamp Co.

Hello there crafty friend!

It's Day 19 of the 2024 Advent Calendar from Unity!! We are nearing the end of this fun advent calendar. I hope you've been enjoying the inspiration!

Today's stamp is a beautiful flower. I stamped it with Black Amalgam ink and colored it up with a few Copic Markers: R00, R21, R43, G00, G43. I then die cut it with a circle die from the Scallops & Circles {nesting dies} and mat it with a black circle also die cut using the same dies.

You can check out my video revealing the Advent Calendar Day 19 stamp and my process in making this card here... Unity Advent Calendar 2024 Day 19 | Unity Stamp Co.

Inspiration for my card came from the {BYSHC} Sketch 41! Another fun sketch with fun layers! 

Love the vintage / gritty vibe of this one with these pretty papers! All the measurements for this sketch is on my video. They are slightly different from the sketch above.

I paired up the pretty flower with the Grit & Grace {paper pack}. I again used a cut apart sentiment that I had received in a Unity order as a freebie.

I'll be back tomorrow for Day 20 of the 2024 Advent Calendar from Unity!

Have an inktastic day!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

 

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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Membership Wednesday ~ December 2024 KOM Chilly Paws & Fresh Start ~ Unity Stamp Co.

  Hello there crafty friend!

Today I'm sharing a cute birthday card featuring the adorable kitties from the December 2024 Kit of the Month membership from Unity called Chilly Paws & Fresh Start. 

These adorable cats are just TOO cute! I stamped them with Black Amalgam ink from Gina K. Designs and colored them very simply with Copic markers. I die cut them using a die from the Postage Stamp {nesting dies}.

Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used:

Black & White Cat: R00, R20, R21, C00, C1

Orange Cat: R00, R20, YR21, YR15, BG10, BG01, Colorless Blender

Gray Cat: R00, R20, N0, N2, N4, Y11, Y15

I paired up the kitties with the Pastel Party Parade {paper pack}. Originally I was going to make a portrait card but I liked the focal image better on the landscape base.

I trimmed up the sentiment and adhered it directly to the card. To add a bit of dimension, I popped up the kitties panel with foam tape. I finished off the card with a handful of the raindrops {today's advent goodie!}. Love how this turned out!

Here's a quick look at this month's Kit of the Month membership! Isn't is wonderful?!

Well, that's it for me today! I hope you've been inspired to play with your membership stamps! 

Have an inkredible day!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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Unity Advent Calendar 2024 Day 18 ~ Unity Stamp Co.

Hello there crafty friend!

It's Day 18 of the 2024 Advent Calendar from Unity!! I have a sweet encouragement card for today's advent goodie.

Today's little door had beautiful raindrop embellies!! I love these! Can you see the bunch I put on my card?! I probably should have put a few around the butterfly. I think I still might.

You can check out my video revealing the Advent Calendar Day 18 stamp and my process in making this card here... Unity Advent Calendar 2024 Day 18 | Unity Stamp Co.

Inspiration for my card came from the {BYSHC} Sketch 42! Fun layers for this one!

I think this photo shows more of the pretty raindrops. I stamped the beautiful butterfly with Black Amalgam ink and then colored it up very simply with the following Copic markers: YR21, YR02, G00, G43, C00, C1. And then I die cut the butterfly with a die from the Deckle & Stitches Nesting Dies.

I paired up the butterfly and pretty raindrop embellishments with the Bohemian Dream {paper pack}. The sentiment is a quick cut apart sentiment that I received in an order as a freebie.

I'll be back tomorrow for Day 19 of the 2024 Advent Calendar from Unity!

Have an inkredible day!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

 

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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Unity Advent Calendar 2024 Day 17 ~ Unity Stamp Co.

Hello there crafty friend!

It's Day 17 of the 2024 Advent Calendar from Unity!! I am loving the creations being shared with these fun and adorable Advent Calendar stamps. Keep them coming! Today I'm also sharing inspiration for the Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration ALL the Sketches Challenge!

Today's Advent Calendar stamp is a beautiful stack of books with a pretty coffee cup! I stamped the image with Black Amalgam ink from Gina K. Designs and colored it up with some Copic markers.

Here's a quick list of the Copic markers I used:

Cup: BG10, BG70, BG72, E70, E71, E74

Books: E70, E71, E81, E84, E87, YR21, YR24, YG91, YG93, R81, R83,

Pages: C00, C1 

Flower: R81, R83, R85, YR21, YR24, YG93 

You can check out my video revealing the Advent Calendar Day 17 stamp and my process in making this card here... Unity Advent Calendar 2024 Day 17 | Unity Stamp Co.

There are 27 different sketches to inspire us to create this month! Here's a look at six of them. I was inspired by the one on the top far right... Sketch 3.

A closer look at Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Sketch 3! I love this sketch! It's so fun to use with scraps. Stop by the Tawny Owl Paperie Inky Inspiration Facebook group to check out the challenge and see all the inspiration for each of the sketches. Maybe you'll be inspired to play along with us!

I die cut the stack of books with the smallest die from the Scallops & Circles {nesting dies}. Popped up the circle with foam tape.

I paired up the books and coffee cup with the Perk Me Up {paper pack}. The pretty sentiment is from the Coffee is Not Enough stamps. I heat embossed it with my usual combo of  products: TE Anti-Static Powder Tool, Sugar Cube Pigment Ink from Taylored Expressions, Alabaster White Embossing Powder from Brutus Monroe, and a Wagner Precision Heat Tool.

I'll be back tomorrow for Day 18 of the 2024 Advent Calendar from Unity!

Have an inkredible day!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

 

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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Unity Advent Calendar 2024 Day 16 ~ Unity Stamp Co.

Hello there crafty friend!

It's Day 16 of the 2024 Advent Calendar from Unity!! I have an any occasion card for today's beautiful stamp.

Love this stamp?! It looks so pretty in any color. I stamped the butterfly with Mustard Seed, Candied Apple, and Tumbled Glass Distress Inks.

You can check out my video revealing the Advent Calendar Day 16 stamp and my process in making this card here... Unity Advent Calendar 2024 Day 16 | Unity Stamp Co.

Inspiration for my card came from the {BYSHC} Sketch 18! Another fun sketch! 

Now that I'm looking at this, I probably could have used a piece of pattern paper instead of a panel of white card stock to place the butterflies on. And then stamped the sentiment on a scrap and adhere it over the pattern paper. What do you think? I might do that if I replicate this card.

I paired up the butterflies with the Kindness is Magic {paper pack}. I think it's a fun pairing of stamp and papers. I love the colors in these papers! The fun sentiment is from the Well, Hello {itty bitty} stamp.

I'll be back tomorrow for Day 17 of the 2024 Advent Calendar from Unity!

Have an inkredible day!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

See ya next time.

 

Inky Hugs,

Crystal

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