Tiffany Doodles Challenge

Good morning, my friends! One more day until Friday... but who's counting; right? :)

Today we are taking a short break from our week inspired by Sally, so I can share with you my card for the April Tiffany Doodles challenge. This month's challenge is a color inspiration challenge using these colors:

I used the challenge colors as my guide when coloring my flower, but then I just had to make a bright background so the flowers would really "pop."

I colored the flower bouquet using Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Stamper's Big Brush markers and I added white shading and highlights with the Design Memory Craft white Pastell Pencil. The background began as white cardstock which was inked with Distress Ink (Wild Honey, Brushed Corduroy, and Fired Brick). After Inking I flicked the background with water to create the water spots. (Flower by Tiffany Doodles and sentiment by Hero Arts)

More details on this card and this month's fun challenge can be found HERE.

Thanks for visiting and see you tomorrow with our last card inspired by Sally. HUGS!

Inspired by...Julia Stainton

I'm so thrilled to announce that this week's featured artist is the UBER talented Julia Stainton! I love each and every one of Julia's cards (by the way, you MUST check out her blog Belle Papier) as they are all filled with such texture, beautiful color, and balanced designs.
Here is our first inspiration card by Julia:

I love how soft and sweet this vintage card is! Julia is a master at pairing patterned papers and stamps. The soft robin egg blue looks beautiful with the light tan. And don't you love her embellishments? Perfectly placed as always!
Here is my take: I began by stamping the large Lynnwood Background stamp (J-987 by Outlines) with Versamark Ink on tan paper. I sprinkled it and embossed with clear embossing powder. Next I applied Broken China Distress over this embossed image. Finally, I stamped Hero Arts Friend Definition (CG125) using Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink, removing some of the ink with a baby wipe before stamping. The embossed areas will resist this text ink, and I removed it using a baby wipe. The sentiment (Hero Arts CL491) was stamped with Walnut Stain Distress Ink.
And since it is the 7th of the month, it's time to share another Tiffany Doodles card for the monthly challenge. This month the challenge is fun photo inspiration, so be sure to check out the details HERE. Here's my card. I channeled my inner Kathy Racoosin (one of my stamping idols) when coloring and "dotting" this Tiffany Doodles butterfly!

Thanks for visiting! See you tomorrow with another stunner from Julia!

Tiffany Doodles Blog Hop

Hello, my crafty friends! If you are here for the Tiffany Doodles blog hop then you have arrived in the right place! Here is my springy card. I hope that if you are in a cold, snowy place, when you look at this card you can feel some warm Arizona sunshine! :)

This image was printed and colored using Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft PITT Artist Pens. LOVE how they FAB these pens are to color small detail images like this. I added a touch of Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink to the colored panel. Sentiment by Hero Arts.
Now, it can't be a blog hop without a prize, so leave a comment here to win this digi:

The grand prize winner, who leaves a comment at every blog, will win a $10 gift certificate for the Tiffany Doodles shop.
Here's your next stop for the hop--the talented Jodi .
And I'll see you on Monday with a card for the next Tiffany Doodles challenge AND our next featured artist (yes, next week will be a "normal" Inspired By...week). :)

Tanya *Day 4* and TD Sneak Peek

Got lots to share today, so lets get started! Here's our GORGEOUS inspiration card by Tanya: I love the oval with the sentiment and all those pretty purple butterflies! The text background adds to the elegance of this card. It truly is a masterpiece!
Here is my take:

All stamps on this card are by Hero Arts. I began by stamping the background with VersaMark ink on white paper and heat embossing with clear embossing powder. Next I added Crushed Olive, Peeled Paint, and Dusty Concord Distress Ink directly over the embossed image. After applying the ink, I lightly wiped the embossed areas with a baby wipe. The sentiment was stamped using Memento Tuxedo Black ink and the butterfly punch is by Fiskars.

On another note, Tiffany Doodles has some really great images releasing this week and they will be available for purchase tomorrow. Let's just say they are tweet-erific and GOBS of fun to color with Copics. More info HERE on the Tiffany Doodles blog and go HERE to purchase them tomorrow. Here's my card:

And the next two are sneak peeks at the images Eastern Bluebird Couple and Warbler with Cherry Blossoms. I haven't had time to put them on cards yet, but thought you might want a peek....

Thanks so much for popping by! See you tomorrow with our last charming card by Tanya. I must admit, I'm bummed to see our week ending. :(

Inspired by...Lani and Tiffany Doodles Challenge

Hi everyone! It's Monday and I think I am now caught up from my trip to CHA. I mean really, how does laundry pile up so quickly?! LOL :) This week's featured artist is SO talented, I could look at her cards for hours. You MUST go check out her BLOG. I know you will adore everything she creates. Yep, this week's featured artist is Lani Bin Haider and here's her first inspiration card:Lani's card is so delicate and pretty! I love her red and green color combo. Her coloring has a softness that suits this stamp perfectly. And that sentiment banner adds a bright and fun touch.
Here is my take. I was especially inspired to do a center panel that features the emboss resist technique:
The center panel was created by stamping Hero Arts CG192 Floating Garden with VersaMark ink on white paper and heat embossing with clear embossing powder. Then I used Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft PITT Artist Pens to color in the image. I was able to color quickly and wipe off anything that went "outside the lines" with a baby wipe. The green background was created by embossing Hero Arts layering paper with a Sizzix embossing folder. After embossing I sanded the raised areas and then colored the sanded areas with a green Faber-Castell Design Memory Craft Stampers Big Brush Marker. The sentiment is Hero Arts CL351 Friends.

Today is also the kick-off of the Tiffany Doodles February challenge. Be sure to check out the Tiffany Doodles BLOG for details on the challenge and how to win a gift certificate for the new and improved digi store. Here are my samples created by coloring this great image, Stained Glass Heart, with copics and then coloring white cardstock with Distress Ink and flicking it with water for the backgrounds. The text stamp is by Hero Arts, CL479 Dictionary Greeting.

Thanks for popping by! See you tomorrow with another FANTASTIC card by Lani! HUGS!

Tiffany Johnson Collaboration Week, Day 5

Oh, my friends, I am bummed to say that my collaboration week with Tiffany must come to a close today. It has been a BIG honor to work with Tiffany and to share a few of her creations on my blog. And I have to admit I am sooo thrilled to meet Tiffany in person very soon at CHA! :) Okay, now on to our final collaboration day.

COLLABORATION CHALLENGE: Use this oh-so-cute Tiffany Doodles digi image.

Here is my take:
I printed the image on Copic Express paper and colored using Copic markers. Next, I lightly distressed this panel using Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink. Stickles were added to the hearts. The blue background was created by distressing white cardstock with Faded Jeans and Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink. Stamps (Tiffany Doodles, Sentiment Hero Arts CL497)

Hope you all have a GREAT weekend and on that note I'll send you off to Tiffany's blog to check out her stellar creation using Umbrella Hearts.

Tiffany Johnson Collaboration Week, Day 3

I sure hope you're enjoying my collaboration week with Tiffany Johnson so far! I am having a ball! :) Here we go---

INSPIRATION CARD BY TIFFANY:COLLABORATION CHALLENGE: Use the color combo featured on the cover of this great issue of PaperCrafts magazine.

And here is my take based on Tiffany's inspiration card and the fun color inspiration:

This card began entirely as white cardstock. The floral images on the tag were stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored with Prismacolor colored pencils. This tag was then distressed lightly with Crushed Olive Distress Ink and the script was stamped with Pumice Stone Distress Ink. (I removed some portions of the ink by dabbing the stamp with a baby wipe before stamping.) The smaller tag was distressed with Crushed Olive and Peeled Paint Distress Ink. The blue background was colored with Faded Jeans and Broken China Distress Ink. The polka dot background was stamped with Faded Jeans Distress Ink. Each element of the card was distressed with Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink around the edges. Butterfly punches by Martha Stewart and Fiskars. All Stamps Hero Arts (H5489, K5344, CL479, S5101. CL250)

Be sure to pop over to Tiffany's blog to see what she came up with this great color scheme! (BTW, did you see what she came up with yesterday using her great sketch? If you didn't, make sure you check it out!)

Today, I also have one more sneak peek at a new release by Tiffany Doodles (different Tiffany... ). This floral stamp is called Nicotiana and will be available on Friday, January 28th. Here's a look at the entire set together:

Hope you're having a great day... I'm starting the countdown to my departure for CHA! Still can't believe I get to go!!! :)

Tiffany Johnson Collaboration Week, Day 2

It's day 2 of my fun collaboration with theeeee Tiffany Johnson. I mean, seriously, how lucky am I to collaborate with Tiffany!

INSPIRATION CARD BY TIFFANY:
COLLABORATION CHALLENGE: Follow Tiffany's great sketch! Yep, not only does Tiffany make fun, trendy cards but you can turn to her blog for lots of great card sketches. And if you upload your card to an online card gallery, be sure to tag it with the sketch title so we can check it out! :)

Here's my take using Tiffany's beautiful inspiration card and her great sketch: The flowers were stamped with Tuxedo Black Ink and colored using Distress Ink (Wild Honey and Rusty Hinge). The subtle outline around the flowers was done using Copic Marker W1 Warm Gray No. 1. I then distressed the squares using Pumice Stone Distress Ink. The yellow background (small border) was distressed using Wild Honey Distress Ink and then flicked with water. All Stamps Hero Arts (F5429, CL487)
Now, be sure to visit Tiffany's blog to see what she came up with her sketch.

And again, before I go, here's a card I made for Tiffany Doodles (different Tiffany...LOL) release countdown. The new stamp is the pretty floral stamp called Daphne, available Friday, Jan. 28.

Thanks for popping by! See you tomorrow!

Tiffany Johnson Collaboration Week

Good morning, my friends! Did you spy this little badge on my blog last Friday?

I am so excited to announce that this week will be a special version of "Inspired by..." The SUPER talented and ultra kind Tiffany Johnson and I will be putting our crafting heads together for a collaboration week. So lets get started; shall we? Here are the details for today.

INSPIRATION CARD BY TIFFANY:
COLLABORATION CHALLENGE: use Hero Arts Envelope Pattern PLUS Lawn Fawn Petite Florals
Here is my take using these awesome stamps and Tiff's inspiration card seen above:The flowers were stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored with Copic markers. The background was first distressed using Wild Honey Distress Ink. I then stamped the Envelope Pattern stamp using Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink. Stamps (Hero Arts S5507, Lawn Fawn Petite Florals, Sentiment Papertrey Ink)
Be sure to pop over to Tiffany's blog to see what marvelous creation she came up with featuring these exact stamps. I know it will be incredible!!!Before I go I also wanted to share that there are lots of fun things happening over on the Tiffany Doodles blog this week, including a release countdown to some new beautiful images. Here's a peek at a card I made using the new stamp Angel Trumpet. It will be available for download on Friday, January 28. Thanks for visiting today! We'll see you tomorrow with Day 2 of my collaboration week with Tiffany Johnson!

Tiffany Doodles Blog Hop

Hi everyone! Welcome to those of you who are hopping here from Jeannie DeGruccio's blog on the Tiffany Doodles blog hop. My card for the hop and the December challenge features this cute, cute, CUTE set: Get out your sunglasses! :) Here's my card:

As you can see, the December challenge theme is Christmas! To play along, make a Christmas-themed card using at least one Tiffany Doodles digi stamp and post it HERE. (New challenges are posted every 7th of the month) Right now, Tiffany's digi stamps are on sale - buy 3, get one free!

And it feels like Christmas on this blog hop-- here are the guidelines to follow so that you will be eligible for 3 grand prizes (3 digis to each 3 random winners):
1. Follow this blog if you aren't already.
2. Stop by everyone's blog and sign up to follow.
3. Leave a comment on everyone's blog. (Oh, and there are even more prizes at EVERY stop!)
4. Return to the Tiffany Doodles blog and leave a comment.

Speaking of prizes at every stop, sign up to follow my blog (if you haven't already) and leave a comment on this post and I will choose one random winner to receive the Poppy with Oval stamp (used on THIS card):

And here's your next stop on the hop---->Jodi Ann Lee's Inked Inspirations

Thanks sooooo much for visiting and commenting! I'll be back tomorrow with our next day of inspiration with the wonderful Hannah!
Card supplies: Ornaments (Tiffany Doodles), Sentiment (Handwritten Holiday by Purple Onion Designs, available HERE)/ Ornaments colored with Copic markers & background created with Distress Inks

Dawn McVey, Day 5 and FUN NEWS!

Hhhmmm... are you all as glad as me that it is Friday??!!! I am for several reasons, one being that I get to share this awesome news--- I have joined the design team for Tiffany Doodles digital stamps! I am quite honored to be on this team with so many talented designers AND I LOVE Tiffany's digi images. She has such a range from cute animals to realistic florals and I can't wait to print them out and get them inky! :) In honor of this special announcement, I have made my first design team card using the Poppy with Oval stamp. Here it is:
I have also been working on another digi card to share with you on December 7th, the kick-off to the Tiffany Doodles December challenge and a blog hop! There's going to be lots of digi giveaways, so stay tuned for more info. And speaking of blog hopping, here are the links to all of the Tiffany Doodle design team members' blogs---lots of eye candy:

• Tiffany Doodles


• Tiffany Richards


• Cammy Wall


• Collette Landwer


• Donna Mikasa


• Jeannie DeGruccio


• Jill Foster


• Jodi Ann Lee


• Joy Taylor


• Karen Baker


• Kim Schofield


• Lindsay Amrhein


• Lisa Summerhayes


• Pattie Goldman


• Peet Roeven


• Shannon Neparko


• Simone Naoum


• Sue McRae


• Willemien Katerberg
  
  Next up on this long post (sure hope you don't mind) is our last inspiration card by Dawn. Wow! It's been such a fun week sharing Dawn's amazing cards and I am beyond thankful that she has allowed me to post just a tidbit of her awesome work here. Check out this absolute stunner: Dawn is such a pro! I love the layout of this card, with the polka dots on the bottom and the subtle leaves stamped on the top. The main panel perfectly combines cute and vintage. And of course, you can't look at a card by Dawn and not comment on the color scheme- I'm lovin' the grey, red, green, and tan combination!
  Here is my take featuring one of my favorite Papertrey Ink sets, Boards and Beams:

Thanks so much to everyone who has stopped by this week. See you next week---I can't wait to share the work of our next featured stamper. Her cards ALWAYS catch my eye over in the Hero Arts flickr gallery!
Card #1: Poppies (Tiffany Doodles), Graph and Sentiment (Hero Arts S5435 and CL250)
Card #2: House (Papertrey Ink), Dots (Hero Arts S5101), Leaves (K & Co.)