MWLW New Release: Mermaids at Sea!

Good Morning Crafty Friends!

I'm here to share a candle I made for 

This week's New Digital Release is all about the Mermaids!:Friendship, All is Calm and Love

I used Love this week- Just love the mermaids, they are all unique and so GORGEOUS!

I started with aqua ribbon around the base of the candle and then used some Shells I found at the ocean by my house (cleaned of course...lol); the tiny ones are from Michael's. Used aqua Skittles as I thought it looked like beach glass. The netted ribbon is from Walmart...as soon as I saw it, I was like "Ooooooo that looks like netting!" so I twisted it up and around the candle and attached seashells and skittles to look like it was caught in the netting. 

Here's a close-up of my colored image with SN Markers:

Here's a side view of the netting with it's catch of the day! And yes, I have burnt fingertips from attaching those lil' guys with a glue gun! Note to self: Find tweezers that will hold awkward shells before going near a HOT glue gun again...LOL!:

and here's the back of the candle:

How did I do this you ask? 

1. I taped tissue paper onto Cardstock- ensure to tape the tissue to the BACK of the card stock so it's folded over the edges. This ensures its stays tight and will run thru the printer smoothly. 
2. I printed the image and colored it with SN Markers while it's still ATTACHED to the cardstock. This ensures that you don't tear the tissue as you color it. Just be careful and use flicking or subtle motions...I went over colors with the violet and teal by layering the colors versus trying to blend it on the tissue paper. 
3. Once it's colored, I cut around the image and placed it on the candle where I wanted it. Wrapped it with wax paper and heated with my embossing gun. Just be sure to heat evenly by sweeping back and forth versus heating the same spot as you want to heat enough to stick the wax onto the tissue paper not melt the candle underneath. You'll know it's attached to the candle,  as your image will come thru the wax paper clearer. ;o)
4. That's it, you decorate and embellish as desired.

Be sure to check out  the other DT's FABULOUS creations using this week's New Releases:
Paola 

Martha 

Vicky

Karen

Louise

Our GDT this month:

Ema  

Don't forget we have a fun PROGRESSIVE CHALLENGE going on right now!  You can purchase I LOVE YOU THIS MUCH for 50% for the first 2 weeks of the challenge. You must use this image only to enter this month's challenge. If you create something (not just a colored image) with this month's image  then you will receive next month's image FREE! You have until Midnight (EST) on April 30th. :o)

Wait, there's more...there's a Monthly Cupcake freebie- here - Get it before it's gone! 




Check out the tasty make Karen made with it here and leave her some luv!

Happy Craftin'!

~hugs~

Amy

MWLW New Release: Baked with Love!

Good Morning Crafty Friends!

I'm here to share a card I made for 

This week's New Digital Release includes:

Baked with Love! and Friends

I used Baked with Love! this week- So cute and delicious!

I used CS from American Crafts and DP from "Sweet Wished" Stack from Papercraft Essentials Magazine. I used Cupcake Brads and Enamel Dots from Recollections and finished with some Ribbon. The sentiment is from Gina. K. Designs in Purple Colorbox ink. 

I colored this Baker with SN Markers and Prismacolor Pencils then die cut with Nesting Circles from Lifestyle Crafts:

 I tried my hand at some "Plaid" Baker pants. LOL. Didn't turn out too bad for my first go.

Here's the inside of my card with Pink Cat Studios Sentiment in Colorbox pink:

Be sure to check out  the other DT's ADORABLE creations using this week's New Releases:
Paola 

Martha 

Vicky

Debo

Karen

Janet

Our GDT this month:

Ema  

Don't forget we have a fun PROGRESSIVE CHALLENGE going on right now!  You can purchase I LOVE YOU THIS MUCH for 50% for the first 2 weeks of the challenge. You must use this image only to enter this month's challenge. If you create something (not just a colored image) with this month's image  then you will receive next month's image FREE! You have until Midnight (EST) on April 30th. :o)

Wait, there's more...there's a Monthly Cupcake freebie- here - Get it before it's gone! 




Check out the tasty make Karen made with it here!

Happy Craftin'!

~hugs~

Amy

Relax * Refresh * Restore

Hello my crafty Friends! 

It's time for a new challenge over at 

Sparkles Monthly Challenges. 

Our theme this month is:

RIBBONS & BUTTONS

Our lovely sponsors this month are:

and

 Prize

Today I used Yoga Pose Juno from My Whimsical Little World. 

Went with Pastel teal and Purple. Used CS from American Crafts and DP from Crafty Smith. Used Leaves from Marianne Designs, Flowers, Ribbon, Twine and Button all from my stash. Finished with Enamel and Bling from Recollections.

Colored the Image with SN Markers and Prismacolor pencils for some shading. 

The Sentiment is from Shelley's Images. 

I can't wait to see your makes this challenge. Be sure to leave some love for my teamies and their fabulous makes!

Happy Craftin'!

~hugs~

Amy

Ewe Mooove me!

Happy Wednesday friends!

I'm here to share my DT card for 

It's an Anything Goes Challenge! 

Our amazing Sponsors this challenge are:

Prize: $10 G.C. 

I used
You Move Me (Ewe Mooove Me) from Bugaboo Stamps

I used CS and DP from Recollections. Finished with Ribbon and black bling from my stash. 

I colored the image with SN Markers and Prismacolor Pencils. 

Here's the inside of the card:

Be sure to check out my teamies amazing makes this week!

Happy Craftin'!
~hugs~
Amy

MWLW New Release: Pretend Flyer!

Good Morning Crafty Friends!

I'm here to share a card I made for 

This week's New Digital Release includes:

Littlest Aviator and Vroom Vroom!

I used Littlest Aviator this week- How cute is this right?

I used CS from American Crafts and DP from Recollections. I embossed using "Notebook Paper" EF from Darice. Sentiment is from Hero Arts with my Fishtail Tags from MFT. Finished off with Twine from American Crafts; and a button and pearls from my stash. 

I colored this little Aviator with SN Markers and Prismacolor Pencils then die cut with Nesting Circles from Lifestyle Crafts:

I inked the edge with Sky blue from Color Box. 

Here's the inside of my card with another Hero Arts Sentiment:

Be sure to check out  the other DT's ADORABLE creations using this week's New Releases:
Paola 

Louise

Debo

Karen

Our GDT this month:

Ema  

Don't forget we have a fun PROGRESSIVE CHALLENGE going on right now!  You can purchase I LOVE YOU THIS MUCH for 50% for the first 2 weeks of the challenge. You must use this image only to enter this month's challenge. If you create something (not just a colored image) with this month's image  then you will receive next month's image FREE!ave until Midnight (EST) on April 30th. :o)

Wait, there's more...there's a Monthly Cupcake freebie- here - Get it before it's gone! 




Happy Craftin'!

~hugs~

Amy

MWLW New Release- I love you this much and Ice Cream!

Good Morning Crafty Friends!

I'm here to share some crafty makes I made for 

This week's New Digital Release includes:

I love you this much, I Scream for Ice Cream & Happy Home Reno

Today is also the start of our NEW PROGRESSIVE CHALLENGE! You can purchase I LOVE YOU THIS MUCH for 50% for the first 2 weeks of the challenge. You must use this image only to enter this month's challenge. If you create something (not just a colored image) with this month's image  then you will receive next month's image FREE! Now who doesn't like free stuff?

 So here's some inspiration for you using   I LOVE YOU THIS MUCH!

I made a tag:

I used CS from American Crafts and DP from Craft Smith. Twine and brads are from stash. Sentiment is from Unity Stamp "Hip Hip Hooray". 

I colored the image with SN Markers and Prismacolor pencils and fussy cut him out:

I also made a 3x3 Note card box set with the I Scream for Ice Cream set:

Here's a few of the cards I made, which I colored with SN Markers and used Prima Stamps Splatter set in different inks as I thought it looked like melted ice cream. lol

Here's a few more- all the sentiments were self-generated using Pic Monkey:

Be sure to check out  the other DT's ADORABLE creations using this week's New Releases:
Paola 

Martha

Louise

Vicky

Debo

Janet

Our GDT this month:

Ema  

Hope you join us in this fun PROGRESSIVE CHALLENGE.  You have until Midnight (EST) on April 30th. :o)

Wait, there's more...there's a Monthly Cupcake freebie- here - Get it before it's gone! 




Happy Craftin'!

~hugs~

Amy

Bella Bubbles...

Good morning crafty friends!

It's my turn to host over at 

and for today, I used Bella Bubble Fae. 

I've been super excited to create with this image as it's so whimsical and cute! Love the bubbles and the lil' dragon!

I used CS from American Crafts. Instead of DP, I went for different circle shapes to reflect the bubbles in the image. I used different sizes of my Nesting Circles from Lifestyle Crafts and EK Tools Corner Punch. Finished with some Wink of Stella on the lilac circles only for added shimmer. 

I colored this cutie with SN markers and Prismacolor pencils. 

I sure hope I've inspired you today- Don't forget we still have a PASTELS FB Challenge going on here!

 

Happy Craftin'!

~hugs~

 

Flora Sunflower!

Good Morning Crafty Friends, I'm here to share a card I made for the 

There's a new release and a new challenge!

The theme: FLORA & FAUNA

I got to use Flora Sunflower . 

I just love SUNFLOWERS! They are my Birthday Flower ;o)

 I used DP and CS from Recollections. Valencia Border from Memory Box. Used Blossom Two Dies on the Image  and finished with yellow enamel dots. 

I colored the image with SN Markers. Made an extra couple Sunflowers and popped one up on the image with pop dots and the other one as an embellishment. Inked the die cuts with Distress Inks.

I used microbeads in the flower center for added texture. 

Here's the side view :

Be sure to check out the other amazing DT Creations using this Month's New Releases...they are STUNNING!

Happy Craftin'!

~hugs~

Masked Beauty

Happy Wednesday friends!

I'm here to share my DT card for 

It's an Anything Goes Challenge! 

Our amazing Sponsor this challenge is:

I used DOLL FACE #3. 

I used DP from DCWV and CS from American Crafts. Corrugated Black DP is from the Dollar store...GREAT FIND! lol.  Used Sizzix Regal Frame Dies. Finished with Feathers, Satin roses and enamel dots from my Stash. 

I colored the image with SN markers and Prismacolor Pencils. Also used White Gellyroll marker. 

Here's a sideview and how I tucked the Feathers and roses and popped up the image:

Here's the inside- I left it blank until I figure out what I want to use it for. LOL

Be sure to check out my teamies awesome makes this challenge!