tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639208122740628552024-03-17T22:00:44.919-05:00My creative rumblingsMy Rumblings about all things papercraftingShelly Schmidthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10765591282511833255noreply@blogger.comBlogger2081125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863920812274062855.post-59955086136823002672024-01-27T01:49:00.004-06:002024-01-27T02:05:20.631-06:00IG Blog Hop<div>I am participating in an IG Blog hop beginning today called The Monthly Discovery Hop. We have challenges- for this month: 'Theme' is Love and the 'Technique' is Slimline. </div><div><br /></div><div>The first time creating Mini-slimline cards which are 3.5" x 6". My first card uses a new SU set- I die cut hearts (from a set that came with the machine). I stamped the image on white and purple card. Then, Lined up the white under the Orchid card . The sentiment is from an ancient set from EK success. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjojo-4i_N9pDOrZ9wNkksSQoBJW_seTXPNmQWqpHO_hqfzmwDFkcbs6p5M2Qj6lVclCFciZrgCTegwMwBa-PhlYKoFGTlq4RPTr6Zdlih082lR0eer-1WSWD4zWn9PpO9sVmrcA5ihEzgv3t1k3JgdwTF-Qg_RuwCelPm1P2Q6YkUEjbXscN8ezbtm9g8N/s886/jan2624purplepupcard.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="886" data-original-width="593" height="363" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjojo-4i_N9pDOrZ9wNkksSQoBJW_seTXPNmQWqpHO_hqfzmwDFkcbs6p5M2Qj6lVclCFciZrgCTegwMwBa-PhlYKoFGTlq4RPTr6Zdlih082lR0eer-1WSWD4zWn9PpO9sVmrcA5ihEzgv3t1k3JgdwTF-Qg_RuwCelPm1P2Q6YkUEjbXscN8ezbtm9g8N/w243-h363/jan2624purplepupcard.jpg" width="243" /></a></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;">This card uses a sweet stamp I bought before I rubber stamped... I used it on cardstock to hang up bows I sold to a children's clothing store. The size of the cards depended on the size of the bows. And, I have always been a tea drinker : ) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The image is by All Night Media, the sentiment and XO are unmarked wood mounted stamps. I colored the image with Copic markers. I used a stencil for the hearts using Pixie Pink ink , and stamped the XO's in purple. </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/AVvXsEiIdXGCYPSDkpNY6qSz1m8A-OPN6e6UB8Z_-E2H6H_lT3Q30AnK5wtmKbRE7gIE_DGDFAZRLGPHCxBhiu6xGP8WNIiKHb9by2UqpK8405SaNXmZC9wGbFmjg-GefktXOPGh_azL7s9wL6eLoGpQrXgh8FvDS5nhPh6a3AwFlxrQMIP03s6-psW08TPeXn6T/s886/jan2624pinknbears.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="886" data-original-width="598" height="343" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIdXGCYPSDkpNY6qSz1m8A-OPN6e6UB8Z_-E2H6H_lT3Q30AnK5wtmKbRE7gIE_DGDFAZRLGPHCxBhiu6xGP8WNIiKHb9by2UqpK8405SaNXmZC9wGbFmjg-GefktXOPGh_azL7s9wL6eLoGpQrXgh8FvDS5nhPh6a3AwFlxrQMIP03s6-psW08TPeXn6T/w232-h343/jan2624pinknbears.jpg" width="232" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The 2nd card is going in the mail to a class in Virginia- looking to receive cards from around the US or the world! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ms Mattox</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Round Hill Elementary School</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2020 Oakland Dr NW</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Roanoke, Va</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">24012</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Challenges </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://festivefridaychallenge.com/festive-friday-card-making-and-paper-crafting-challenge-ff-5/">Purple card: Festive Fridays</a>- Valentines and use 3 items on list: I used Purple, Hearts, Slimline and a Love sentiment : ) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://tuesdaytaggers.blogspot.com/2024/01/add-some-text.html">Try it on Tuesday</a>- Use some Text</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Thanks for stopping by! <div>Shelly</div>Shelly Schmidthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10765591282511833255noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863920812274062855.post-39318241401512615142024-01-24T01:20:00.004-06:002024-01-24T01:20:37.566-06:00Heart Origami and using DP hard to use!<div>Hi to all!</div><div> I made a few cards recently, and have been bad posting them here. </div><div>Today, I created for Splitcoaststampers challenges Technique Lovers challenge (TLC) and that was an Origami heart and Tuesday Teapot- a card for a woman that just had surgery on her liver. Emerald Green is the color for liver cancer : ) </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicwDJIZg_qDJn4dJdFccV-FCRIVJRt2JVox6yklqrs06JHRcVV59cqlAFE5Mco3-a4bHtJfMzsaxm9pBTfEx28M4Z3vOZY0Os_orxf7QyckIl-HZDvhtyaKEVVbRzFKFlpIpiIqcqjZpQeY6q0p545bfx-_cDTD4bC6ImYyJHrBPPgqRgP1fopxMnKQPh2/s886/TT12324andTLC.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="886" data-original-width="733" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicwDJIZg_qDJn4dJdFccV-FCRIVJRt2JVox6yklqrs06JHRcVV59cqlAFE5Mco3-a4bHtJfMzsaxm9pBTfEx28M4Z3vOZY0Os_orxf7QyckIl-HZDvhtyaKEVVbRzFKFlpIpiIqcqjZpQeY6q0p545bfx-_cDTD4bC6ImYyJHrBPPgqRgP1fopxMnKQPh2/w290-h350/TT12324andTLC.jpg" width="290" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">No stamping on this one... I used die cuts from Cheery Lynn and Simon Says Stamps. The DP is so pretty and from an Origami stack. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next, I was in an Instagram Hop featuring hard to use DP. I made three cards. Not my usual type of cards, but it was great to use up these DP's in my stash. </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/AVvXsEgnXODiaw7z2VDs8xMS9wnyrs6kSFs4gQRZ4XKbW_Ozt8iWOlDoKYIb26dxHmxQAYXwFMadErlrYEcdWhuFqbsTaLwPVwgWp8cAri0ZAKFX3Hde-lU5VnroWqJOszLXeVnQhsGM6dB-X359mv0nFAbM2DQreBCRtV_9Ea8uCSxsotr1aE5HURmlxUZswl9q/s886/11624no4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="886" data-original-width="739" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnXODiaw7z2VDs8xMS9wnyrs6kSFs4gQRZ4XKbW_Ozt8iWOlDoKYIb26dxHmxQAYXwFMadErlrYEcdWhuFqbsTaLwPVwgWp8cAri0ZAKFX3Hde-lU5VnroWqJOszLXeVnQhsGM6dB-X359mv0nFAbM2DQreBCRtV_9Ea8uCSxsotr1aE5HURmlxUZswl9q/w287-h344/11624no4.jpg" width="287" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The image here is Honey Bee Stamps. I embossed the background and added So Saffron ink over the raised areas. </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/AVvXsEhK7pg9rBnX5ocEK2Gbq8DDz-j_HbJfQrXUqNpXSw6aeKibiZ4hbfYpZcIMFTMcpPUghyphenhyphenfs2oTkLuBVauSTlkoLd8kyAQQzS9nwiVNGZvDjMiHZGljXxRBXSn47ADVUYYU63t-ReX79TjMBv_6HX8EKNJM1_kjng38yepffayUmT-ulYt1Qp69Zt7_U_t53/s886/11624no2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="886" data-original-width="726" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK7pg9rBnX5ocEK2Gbq8DDz-j_HbJfQrXUqNpXSw6aeKibiZ4hbfYpZcIMFTMcpPUghyphenhyphenfs2oTkLuBVauSTlkoLd8kyAQQzS9nwiVNGZvDjMiHZGljXxRBXSn47ADVUYYU63t-ReX79TjMBv_6HX8EKNJM1_kjng38yepffayUmT-ulYt1Qp69Zt7_U_t53/w287-h350/11624no2.jpg" width="287" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Again, the Dp was added to card and I added a sentiment from Honey Bee stamps. </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/AVvXsEi4jSYuF_74-_cIvXjczhJzPe9DoTe4ZC7t_chP7IbvdeObeRYj3YprAfCZhrR60r0g9_9kypGehO033iXK2VKiB15HCXv-4T95uva5SzcFitnupLuZiCDUDNpwFCmmPlaxB79cOtSk7xLnWfVwM0fejLhfenFQJQWwFshnqIRXj_12Rr0uZut7tlofjTlg/s886/11624no3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="886" data-original-width="705" height="344" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4jSYuF_74-_cIvXjczhJzPe9DoTe4ZC7t_chP7IbvdeObeRYj3YprAfCZhrR60r0g9_9kypGehO033iXK2VKiB15HCXv-4T95uva5SzcFitnupLuZiCDUDNpwFCmmPlaxB79cOtSk7xLnWfVwM0fejLhfenFQJQWwFshnqIRXj_12Rr0uZut7tlofjTlg/w274-h344/11624no3.jpg" width="274" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The sentiment here is embossed in white and is from SSS or Simon Says Stamps. The die cut DieVersions. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Thanks for stopping by!<div>Shelly</div>Shelly Schmidthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10765591282511833255noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863920812274062855.post-77375887383845860532024-01-12T02:18:00.005-06:002024-01-12T02:19:29.234-06:00Rainy day!<div>I made this fun House Mouse card to catch up on my challenges!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXJC6pzzovDOdhiFMBWhp0IX1wTDiJT2hGEIzLaZOXtjtyqXZl8O7L_el147Z6_cr6tXavjcgNgkdBRtUfhyphenhyphen9DYkn6PXoabcayJlzH3k-U99H5mPSzMiuuHVV_PEVj5cwVDIWEAlhlA-iGQmQeNEO_zA_hd7u87A32QhCZYjtb-5RGtFrXc1fuawgNby3R/s1149/MTTBHousemouse.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="902" data-original-width="1149" height="304" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXJC6pzzovDOdhiFMBWhp0IX1wTDiJT2hGEIzLaZOXtjtyqXZl8O7L_el147Z6_cr6tXavjcgNgkdBRtUfhyphenhyphen9DYkn6PXoabcayJlzH3k-U99H5mPSzMiuuHVV_PEVj5cwVDIWEAlhlA-iGQmQeNEO_zA_hd7u87A32QhCZYjtb-5RGtFrXc1fuawgNby3R/w388-h304/MTTBHousemouse.jpg" width="388" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div> Catching up on challenges for the , "March to the Beat" challenge at SCS. I made this fun card- a little bit more shimmer than what shows here. Distress ink and splattering on the background, then added spatters of water that was blotted with a paper towel. </div><div> The image was colored using Copic Markers. The Die cut is Gina Marie. </div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://housemouse-challenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/hmfmc-406-jan-8thjan-21-hostess-misti.html">House Mouse and Friends challenge</a> is always AG, but is asking for optional challenge of adding blue. Blue it is- so will add this to the challenge. </div><div><br /></div><div>We have a big snowstorm heading this way- I hope to get some time in my craft room! </div><div><br /></div><div>Thanks for stopping by!</div><div>Shelly</div>Shelly Schmidthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10765591282511833255noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863920812274062855.post-3885798693283519752024-01-10T00:39:00.003-06:002024-01-10T00:39:43.819-06:00House Mouse Knit One<div>Spellbinders sent me this fun and creative image for the House-Mouse Winter Release to create with. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhri31smFDeq0jFglictB6SKN3qVW03olQQhasWa7x_OucdCPo2YVbc80W7Z8jfA247Og1BuiWts7TlJyZci8Yp7KQrYLQhHEKF-v7AsNW8gENuwTssXFMv6AVZWU5Q7ovGLsmZsK84-bHB6YC9n2lXS13qhw28_K6x4sa1mp-adH-h-thrpSJ821_vG4N0/s1087/HouseMouseknitting%20-%20Copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="886" data-original-width="1087" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhri31smFDeq0jFglictB6SKN3qVW03olQQhasWa7x_OucdCPo2YVbc80W7Z8jfA247Og1BuiWts7TlJyZci8Yp7KQrYLQhHEKF-v7AsNW8gENuwTssXFMv6AVZWU5Q7ovGLsmZsK84-bHB6YC9n2lXS13qhw28_K6x4sa1mp-adH-h-thrpSJ821_vG4N0/s320/HouseMouseknitting%20-%20Copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div> I am going to use this image like crazy- I can see coloring this in so many different colors! For this post, I used complimentary colors Blue and Orange. For the stenciling, I used a Distress color that is a green leaning towards gray color. I colored using Copic Markers. <div> I have more of this image colored and more cards to come...!</div><div><br /></div><div>We are just home after 3 months away. We were celebrating Grandson #2 birth- October 11th. We had a blast spending time with DS, DIL and our 4 1/2 year old grandson- who looks so similar to our son at that age! It was so hard to head home..... over 1200 miles away!</div><div><br /></div><div>I am entering my card into the 'Blue' challenge at <a href="https://housemouse-challenge.blogspot.com/2024/01/hmfmc-406-jan-8thjan-21-hostess-misti.html">House Mouse and Friends Monday challenge</a>. </div><div><div><br /></div>Thanks for stopping by<div>Shelly</div></div>Shelly Schmidthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10765591282511833255noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863920812274062855.post-87921217406164086902023-12-18T00:48:00.002-06:002023-12-18T00:51:03.779-06:00Cards using Brusho's<div>A couple of cards playing with Brusho's </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqWP-XYF4foguj8mkNVJ5gZeQEvlRIO6z565jUX0jWbbB5p6T97iDof24z4Hsde9xiUQ2j-n61Vpfdgdj5A2vAHk9Yzy96o-Tt7MB-LFoEZoDj-PIrntwHTHtktUTiM5TLJZ9vzwkRKrEOH3NoYjqHNFsUDz8xeEPR5KzyZY7flYvJw5oYDDBrHvdVjDII/s1083/AlphaUltramarines19.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="886" data-original-width="1083" height="294" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqWP-XYF4foguj8mkNVJ5gZeQEvlRIO6z565jUX0jWbbB5p6T97iDof24z4Hsde9xiUQ2j-n61Vpfdgdj5A2vAHk9Yzy96o-Tt7MB-LFoEZoDj-PIrntwHTHtktUTiM5TLJZ9vzwkRKrEOH3NoYjqHNFsUDz8xeEPR5KzyZY7flYvJw5oYDDBrHvdVjDII/w359-h294/AlphaUltramarines19.jpg" width="359" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">SSS stencil with Brusho's and a Crafters Companion die cut.</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/AVvXsEhdmwa1-aqjSuIcr-g4Yo04Ay9ZXDG1cnugEKMAvB3ybrVYLF3mWf2x5oQDC4oS3o91bL-MGenmM6sLltPv3QpOZXmf2EOCw1uMnILeI2N9mY8xEH5ZeDJbH2DjXAQp07AHcx6z3KfSwMUzixjittfGIOUGOk3dabg9310w5S5hJTI8jwNKCoi7QaYuIqc1/s886/AlphaXanadu2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="886" data-original-width="702" height="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdmwa1-aqjSuIcr-g4Yo04Ay9ZXDG1cnugEKMAvB3ybrVYLF3mWf2x5oQDC4oS3o91bL-MGenmM6sLltPv3QpOZXmf2EOCw1uMnILeI2N9mY8xEH5ZeDJbH2DjXAQp07AHcx6z3KfSwMUzixjittfGIOUGOk3dabg9310w5S5hJTI8jwNKCoi7QaYuIqc1/w278-h350/AlphaXanadu2.jpg" width="278" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div> Die cuts SSS and MFT. Brusho thru a stencil. </div><br /><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/AVvXsEgRmy9f0m4TMnUoalgeqpNxUSvGxzO9fAIqNDDZpw7rfp9S3TrEmFLZV2DWno0ioRcHec_k9YLi6kziEp-lCiffMd5uhRGDNv6O0E0LJaeelfcZizgFxwu1NCaiK2ihwVHDMQNlOkPghn-v8zGrFJafwQICSQ36ZFcndONthBfzwbKcKX5kGiZI3JARfXs7/s1099/AlphaXXanaduHM.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="886" data-original-width="1099" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRmy9f0m4TMnUoalgeqpNxUSvGxzO9fAIqNDDZpw7rfp9S3TrEmFLZV2DWno0ioRcHec_k9YLi6kziEp-lCiffMd5uhRGDNv6O0E0LJaeelfcZizgFxwu1NCaiK2ihwVHDMQNlOkPghn-v8zGrFJafwQICSQ36ZFcndONthBfzwbKcKX5kGiZI3JARfXs7/s320/AlphaXXanaduHM.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div> Oh, I love House Mouse! Image colored using Copics. Background is Brusho's thru a stencil.<div><br /></div><div>I am entering my House Mouse card into the challenge at <a href="https://housemouse-challenge.blogspot.com/">House Mouse and Friends</a> for AG- Party!<br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Thanks for stopping by!<div>Shelly</div><br /></div>Shelly Schmidthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10765591282511833255noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863920812274062855.post-62227615727487015362023-11-01T04:10:00.003-05:002023-11-01T04:10:36.632-05:00More Falliday cards!<div>Falliday is into week 2 and you have an additional week to get your challenge cards completed : )</div><div><br /></div><div>This is a card for Dagmars challenge- use tissue paper from a napkin or similar to emboss, then watercolor. I used a SSS 3 D EF that had bird dies included, and watercolored the birds using distress ink and a spritzer..... I love the look IRL! </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikuuBy4IOvQyIpu0A6h_jKk-I3RuYXdtVfmUIm1NgU89CzoomtIZ61e_D7p9ysfR9DBJ2Ecq2pWeG8d7L4pCltBScS8zPsIoSPyXGo_mcqMUsxR7bDoDRsMZrbBmuLbqZfblBOY9ixGHV80O1DvXokbIYYnRMHq3x7egM0y6_75Mf11e6K7iJQj5hViJaF/s902/Fallidaydagmarbird3DEF.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="902" data-original-width="697" height="351" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikuuBy4IOvQyIpu0A6h_jKk-I3RuYXdtVfmUIm1NgU89CzoomtIZ61e_D7p9ysfR9DBJ2Ecq2pWeG8d7L4pCltBScS8zPsIoSPyXGo_mcqMUsxR7bDoDRsMZrbBmuLbqZfblBOY9ixGHV80O1DvXokbIYYnRMHq3x7egM0y6_75Mf11e6K7iJQj5hViJaF/w271-h351/Fallidaydagmarbird3DEF.jpg" width="271" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The coloring was quicker than it looks, and I used a few Copic markers, and Distress inks with a small stencil brush. The die cut and embossed tissue bled a bit as you can see, but I love the look of it. Thanks Dagmar for showing us this technique!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A card for Jeans challenge- she gave us a few parameters :</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/AVvXsEiaue78zFQpnGZQX-7X1vVbytLcSPAWNFaFbHdc0nWqs7l7GlO-V49GlWPfW8etEN0prOMTaeBmxNL6GpPV7UOIeaFoEeo4shZJRUtV-VaPEYIrmI4-VwT7J4yvWXluf7foxsoIxcRE8HOwvXDxUikIxQ8KX3WYq5-hkzAO69jElpGUShOsRqOZWXGiGLSs/s902/FF23Jeanstamp.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="902" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaue78zFQpnGZQX-7X1vVbytLcSPAWNFaFbHdc0nWqs7l7GlO-V49GlWPfW8etEN0prOMTaeBmxNL6GpPV7UOIeaFoEeo4shZJRUtV-VaPEYIrmI4-VwT7J4yvWXluf7foxsoIxcRE8HOwvXDxUikIxQ8KX3WYq5-hkzAO69jElpGUShOsRqOZWXGiGLSs/s320/FF23Jeanstamp.jpg" width="255" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This fun card is Mixed Media at its finest! I used a stencil for the background, added the Santa image and sentiment, then wanted to work on the collage. Fun to add a stamp and the stenciling too. The images are from Inkadinkado . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Challenges: TBA</div><div><br /></div>Thanks for stopping by!<div>Shelly</div>Shelly Schmidthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10765591282511833255noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863920812274062855.post-82261311581503578152023-10-26T14:14:00.008-05:002023-10-26T18:13:52.101-05:00Falladay Day 1<div><br /></div><div>It's Falladay at Splitcoaststampers! We have 2 weeks of challenges and throwback tutorials- a bit more laid back that Dare to Get Dirty!</div><div><br /></div><div>Three challenges for Day 1, which was this past Monday:</div><div><br /></div><div>The first challenge is to use a piece of plaid flannel on our cards.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWFV32BNGDjpF_-KOtDRQuJoAVkXrTXjNAiQI62vcBrHVfkZVTAmbMCv8sCQw2uQSmveA6J7v786A4aN40FXx1WG2iGgy3T-lbMGtDR6UP8OT5tMO6R5BNUq5TMtI4K3X3FtFd_7oh2kx_X3VF-riwsmRUBL0Aa1bTXIruem0ce1utNlo53ppRHWqYqXi2/s902/FF23Kimflannel.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="902" data-original-width="729" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWFV32BNGDjpF_-KOtDRQuJoAVkXrTXjNAiQI62vcBrHVfkZVTAmbMCv8sCQw2uQSmveA6J7v786A4aN40FXx1WG2iGgy3T-lbMGtDR6UP8OT5tMO6R5BNUq5TMtI4K3X3FtFd_7oh2kx_X3VF-riwsmRUBL0Aa1bTXIruem0ce1utNlo53ppRHWqYqXi2/s320/FF23Kimflannel.jpg" width="259" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>The candle/greenery die cut is a RAK. The Sentiment die cut is by Memory Box. </div><div><br /></div><div>Next, we are to make a card using a 'real' postage stamp. Bonus if you make it Mixed Media : ) </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghxrD9mK2ls4oJeKM1lJcqr7IIODhoXhu8xHfdEv9CYHeOeLkkbczGy8_5zDt8Buc-BauVBWNptfdH0Wi19uQmAU0XVy4diK4SZZ3BoZ9goEM0Ksog7j4zw3o_dSDTsR2sei4bDkxoMBFbm827y4IefYjW04O_OEFagvO0wdBVclNkAerSCxt1WkR0Q-FX/s902/FF23Jeanstamp.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="902" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghxrD9mK2ls4oJeKM1lJcqr7IIODhoXhu8xHfdEv9CYHeOeLkkbczGy8_5zDt8Buc-BauVBWNptfdH0Wi19uQmAU0XVy4diK4SZZ3BoZ9goEM0Ksog7j4zw3o_dSDTsR2sei4bDkxoMBFbm827y4IefYjW04O_OEFagvO0wdBVclNkAerSCxt1WkR0Q-FX/s320/FF23Jeanstamp.jpg" width="255" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used Gina K ink and a SSS stencil for the background. I added Nuvo Glitter paste over areas of the background. The Snowflake in blue metallic card is also SSS. Santa and the sentiment are Inkadinkado. Colored pencils were used to color Santa, then a touch of Copics too. I added glue then glitter to the beard. And, that is a real postage stamp- I love it for the Santa themed card.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Finally, the 3rd and final challenge was to make a 'peeking' snowman 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/AVvXsEifPD9OEcUUU0wFWodITri4kZVbG11oJj_lPsvymXttiDjjMEuRYN7ZzTDglsH4pELLaC3AXTzfc_u8PdqM-x6ysAN5Hvt0f08yhxXVmeX7vKM1ACnOtwFzlr-r5A8SzvzSWtqjTuiWeGEr_5IMUE9JvtahZ_uidCe6huNURe1BIV2U8_VAOWGVBB1Utr-z/s902/FF23Annsnowmen.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="902" data-original-width="716" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifPD9OEcUUU0wFWodITri4kZVbG11oJj_lPsvymXttiDjjMEuRYN7ZzTDglsH4pELLaC3AXTzfc_u8PdqM-x6ysAN5Hvt0f08yhxXVmeX7vKM1ACnOtwFzlr-r5A8SzvzSWtqjTuiWeGEr_5IMUE9JvtahZ_uidCe6huNURe1BIV2U8_VAOWGVBB1Utr-z/s320/FF23Annsnowmen.jpg" width="254" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Whimsey Stamps image was cut apart, and angled past the cardstock wall. The background was made with swiping Gina K blue spots across the back and blending them together. Snowflakes were stamped in white from the Inkadinkado set I used for card #2 above. I used colored pencils for coloring the snowmen. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If your up for a challenge, come join us at the Falliday Fest at Splitcoaststampers!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Challenges: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Card 1 ;TBA</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Card 2 :</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://stencilfun.blogspot.com/">Crazy is our Name, Stencils are our Game</a>- use a stencil</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Card 3: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/p/our-rules.html">ABC Christmas Challenge</a>- U-Use it up</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://thehollyandivychristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/">Holly and Ivy Christmas Challenge</a>- AG</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Thanks for stopping by!<div>Shelly</div>Shelly Schmidthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10765591282511833255noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863920812274062855.post-49115489390311108732023-10-13T10:00:00.001-05:002023-10-13T10:00:00.140-05:00Breast Cancer Awareness Month<div> The month of October is known as Breast Cancer Awareness month. I wanted to participate in an Instagram Blog Hop to support women that have gone through this battle and also for those in the process of this battle! </div><div><br /></div><div>IF you are on Instagram, this hop begins with <span style="background-color: #efefef; font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt;">@bkeeleycrafts</span></div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="background: rgb(239, 239, 239); font-family: "Segoe UI", sans-serif; font-size: 11.5pt; line-height: 107%;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><div> I made two cards- use your stuff, right!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiikdj-FO3kNhhhhxP_TVJapjycove86okWFVhJMd2j6bJM6CoxW7GB6n-mzsRubsYaEYW1HMLrk47elK9haiuYr2yM8rxsJqRKnZhke1Lg3sHoEEiKV_BQ9e94Kp0Iym0cebC7ijnmlyUTE-qoxku0A7lbGI-z3ipcMAW_92bSccaXTZJ5fw6wpSLkAIBW/s902/BCAUnity.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="902" data-original-width="737" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiikdj-FO3kNhhhhxP_TVJapjycove86okWFVhJMd2j6bJM6CoxW7GB6n-mzsRubsYaEYW1HMLrk47elK9haiuYr2yM8rxsJqRKnZhke1Lg3sHoEEiKV_BQ9e94Kp0Iym0cebC7ijnmlyUTE-qoxku0A7lbGI-z3ipcMAW_92bSccaXTZJ5fw6wpSLkAIBW/s320/BCAUnity.jpeg" width="261" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This image is by Unity, the EF came with my Gemini.... and the sentiment is from a set by Concord & 9th. Done using PINK Distress Inks and glitter paper. </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/AVvXsEhPE73Yg5VyngfqGaCEr23Gxp-FoI4KVIz9-oZFpKX2Sjcm1eHa0GnTIgnPt_hOZE7-qSoaSY7QlVJiAvlxdZKhggQllkUmunXLaEQvZGrgziRKpBaNRo8sUtqLMijKnW35n1nS2Z4A60O9W5CJuIltjm6J5MXces3kNousYn96qMskWdbCFoYZHDcYX0aK/s902/BCAIGhop2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="902" data-original-width="718" height="356" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPE73Yg5VyngfqGaCEr23Gxp-FoI4KVIz9-oZFpKX2Sjcm1eHa0GnTIgnPt_hOZE7-qSoaSY7QlVJiAvlxdZKhggQllkUmunXLaEQvZGrgziRKpBaNRo8sUtqLMijKnW35n1nS2Z4A60O9W5CJuIltjm6J5MXces3kNousYn96qMskWdbCFoYZHDcYX0aK/w284-h356/BCAIGhop2.jpeg" width="284" /></a></div> This card uses a die from Die-Versions. I cut it out multiple times. I cut one apart and used it as a stencil using the words to brush on inks for the background. The white die is cut 3 times and layered, and the center ribbon embossed. The color is a bit wonky here.... I tried to adjust it, but I am just not that great with technology : ) <div><br /></div><div>Challenges: TBA</div><div><br /></div><div>Please consider hopping on over to IG to support this wonderful IGhop!!!<div><br /></div>Thanks for stopping by!<div>Shelly</div></div>Shelly Schmidthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10765591282511833255noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863920812274062855.post-19487676376028271672023-09-07T01:08:00.008-05:002023-09-07T01:20:10.566-05:00Back in the saddle!<div>I am a bit behind in my blog posts! Thought I'd share a couple of my latest cards : ) </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyaJ0DVS9CBSi32SY0ictZud7OuA7fjRKteiDjRgK3HRKU1O9isZEu_egdL2CqqETVryd-rThLcjG4ov7gwBw3s9SLxfQriZaeRVIYNA8BYwHAd_nfLugFNNs7gs31lD-EJA65Q5FpqqI9koauDB1oZEe3wQg4xzLzb_3gqY3EFe7Fr9XjCkxiGMLDdt3l/s907/TTgladioliusAugust23.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="907" data-original-width="734" height="346" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyaJ0DVS9CBSi32SY0ictZud7OuA7fjRKteiDjRgK3HRKU1O9isZEu_egdL2CqqETVryd-rThLcjG4ov7gwBw3s9SLxfQriZaeRVIYNA8BYwHAd_nfLugFNNs7gs31lD-EJA65Q5FpqqI9koauDB1oZEe3wQg4xzLzb_3gqY3EFe7Fr9XjCkxiGMLDdt3l/w280-h346/TTgladioliusAugust23.jpg" width="280" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Teapot Tuesday challenge from 8/29- we send cards to each other : ) My card is in the mail. This is a digi image from Power Poppy. I colored it using 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://digichoosday.blogspot.com/">DigiChoosday</a>- cardmaking- AG</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://beautifulblossomschallenge.blogspot.com/">Beautiful Blossoms</a>- flowers</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next, I made a card for the Technique lovers swap- using the Bargello technique:</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/AVvXsEg7jsGDFFFjbRCTkRdcSFnYgaRMphID6YoQ6YlROFSZdrtKMtUMHyuM8uJaC2kce8EMG4RPWEiGpmcVRV0FPLMBkaYgx_FNRp10EgMN2kvq0Dx_3JNwHz2_L1IH6QzpixwE-1d3sLAYK7bdzq3rhJBNWKJY3VZBV88yXvp21hDGqFjIY2eE7B3OEPVxZob6/s1048/techniquebargello.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="902" data-original-width="1048" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7jsGDFFFjbRCTkRdcSFnYgaRMphID6YoQ6YlROFSZdrtKMtUMHyuM8uJaC2kce8EMG4RPWEiGpmcVRV0FPLMBkaYgx_FNRp10EgMN2kvq0Dx_3JNwHz2_L1IH6QzpixwE-1d3sLAYK7bdzq3rhJBNWKJY3VZBV88yXvp21hDGqFjIY2eE7B3OEPVxZob6/w346-h297/techniquebargello.jpg" width="346" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used a Michael Strong image- colored using Copics. I added a strip of cardstock from a multi color pack...not sure from where? It was embossed using an old SU EF. I colored the Michael Strong Butterfly using soft pastel colors. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hope you have a great day!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Challenges: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/">Dream Valley</a>- Dry embossing</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/">Simon Says Stamps</a>- Stamp It</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Thanks for stopping by!<div>Shelly</div>Shelly Schmidthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10765591282511833255noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863920812274062855.post-64997342870011590862023-07-19T00:09:00.004-05:002023-07-19T00:10:36.562-05:00America! America!<div>We have had company here all of July- and 2 of the 3 kids left today. I did a Zoom today with a SCS friend and created a card for the Teapot Tuesday challenge. We are making patriotic cards for a woman who has been promoted to Corporal! God Bless Her!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjreyqY2K4me8Dlsbg1cFZ6CPV9_MpVkXsQ4hEfJpeK3KgdwXiAofxrnBUVlIWcvGT0IItqrzPeFAMOkwLC8JCZiBFXgwkemzoj5o0mqPKknkgUiHJ_I0jxffGVG6hBM5r4KQijcUES7uhmDBewCht-yBKTz3KY8kuGK9EzGBvANqucqXJ66mauFUsewTEV/s1130/TeapotTuesday71823patriotic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="911" data-original-width="1130" height="287" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjreyqY2K4me8Dlsbg1cFZ6CPV9_MpVkXsQ4hEfJpeK3KgdwXiAofxrnBUVlIWcvGT0IItqrzPeFAMOkwLC8JCZiBFXgwkemzoj5o0mqPKknkgUiHJ_I0jxffGVG6hBM5r4KQijcUES7uhmDBewCht-yBKTz3KY8kuGK9EzGBvANqucqXJ66mauFUsewTEV/w356-h287/TeapotTuesday71823patriotic.jpg" width="356" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> I used a House Mouse image and an Artistic Outpost sentiment for my card. I just love these sweet images! I colored the image using Copics, added a gold back layer and a white card inside to add a note. </div><div><br /></div><div>Challenges:</div><div><a href="http://housemouse-challenge.blogspot.com/">House Mouse and friends Monday Challenge</a>- circle or AG</div><div><br /></div>Thanks for stopping by! <div>Shelly</div>Shelly Schmidthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10765591282511833255noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863920812274062855.post-66317252036748546232023-06-28T01:33:00.002-05:002023-06-28T01:33:51.291-05:00Image Swap catch-up!<div> Hi- I have been on the road visiting friends in June- from Galena to Cincinnati to Greenville Ohio to Lebanon Indiana.....! I am happy to get back to my creative space!</div><div> I am part of a swap where we exchange images (from stamp companies that allow that). I needed to catch up a bit...and am up to date now. </div><div><br /></div><div> Our May image- Colorado Craft Company</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAooboTE5CL4Ezj12YBGQKvE9zs437PnuLanwhsgtETO4vuQR5RxUzI51qxkdVWLmlYmezQmiTn6mSbsQpJtoz_Hd_WCINpaXkO_s_mpLub0DUecd5O9sg5tGNdDg79dNCeIwtKtJj1wH5o5FisqMf0aDKESwodjoOtFwkcNn1ojZ0chxY56Jjyfxxmyx4/s956/Imageswap523CCC.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="834" data-original-width="956" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAooboTE5CL4Ezj12YBGQKvE9zs437PnuLanwhsgtETO4vuQR5RxUzI51qxkdVWLmlYmezQmiTn6mSbsQpJtoz_Hd_WCINpaXkO_s_mpLub0DUecd5O9sg5tGNdDg79dNCeIwtKtJj1wH5o5FisqMf0aDKESwodjoOtFwkcNn1ojZ0chxY56Jjyfxxmyx4/w354-h308/Imageswap523CCC.jpg" width="354" /></a></div><br /><div> This image was colored using Copic markers, die cut and mounted on a Prima DP . I fussy cut the sentiment and bird apart. How sweet is this!</div><div><br /></div><div>Our June image- Terry S sent it already die cut/Scan and Cut ready! SO fun</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTqElvgYJRXWPS54nDR-_4tz9ZjjKr1_qE41TAkfq5eIw0JhqZltooH15ylgV49XZRpoGgd2FE0TGv1K-XE3Xa4cszap2WfWv5TDdSEUv_OfEYvddv7hEn-EtgKcXHqwSvljXMe-KrylvhCgJGgP1JenmFY3Q5Wu9Sl2nh04_TTN0jxbcTMht18UoC9JXU/s834/Imageswap623CCC.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="834" data-original-width="666" height="351" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTqElvgYJRXWPS54nDR-_4tz9ZjjKr1_qE41TAkfq5eIw0JhqZltooH15ylgV49XZRpoGgd2FE0TGv1K-XE3Xa4cszap2WfWv5TDdSEUv_OfEYvddv7hEn-EtgKcXHqwSvljXMe-KrylvhCgJGgP1JenmFY3Q5Wu9Sl2nh04_TTN0jxbcTMht18UoC9JXU/w281-h351/Imageswap623CCC.jpg" width="281" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I had the perfect DP for a birthday card. The image was colored using Copics. Pretty CAS for me, but I love these cards and fun images!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thanks for stopping by. Hope your summer is going well!</div><div><br /></div><div>Shelly</div>Shelly Schmidthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10765591282511833255noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863920812274062855.post-17863911856438467902023-06-26T00:18:00.003-05:002023-06-26T00:18:51.043-05:00Rainbow slimline & a dragonfly<div>A crazy and fast paced summer is upon us! I finally had time for a couple of cards. One os for an Instagram Hop with a rainbow theme. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFQmpWDOw6PPUp05CxC9Mlu4wQuqvcM36Ki4bTmJtIWht-n1sG8f6VruIwE6xK9LSUoS9rJ1VVF4OQ6OXS5bms28gBOKDt6VLFF-QhR9lQWmuLLUpWlVwOkOJZJ7TWmk3z-RikQGnJrS2bCeI5BQhttiVfguSWJrXlSm3L4U8lm4oC2HGPXh7nHNYi8T6Y/s911/IGhoprainbowbutterflies.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="911" data-original-width="911" height="337" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFQmpWDOw6PPUp05CxC9Mlu4wQuqvcM36Ki4bTmJtIWht-n1sG8f6VruIwE6xK9LSUoS9rJ1VVF4OQ6OXS5bms28gBOKDt6VLFF-QhR9lQWmuLLUpWlVwOkOJZJ7TWmk3z-RikQGnJrS2bCeI5BQhttiVfguSWJrXlSm3L4U8lm4oC2HGPXh7nHNYi8T6Y/w337-h337/IGhoprainbowbutterflies.jpg" width="337" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For an Instagram Hop ( https://www.instagram.com/p/Ct6u4vJuGCN/ ) using the theme of rainbow. I used Distress inks for the background stencil. The butterflies are Memory Box and the sentiment is a MFT die. There are so many fun ideas for using rainbows or the colors from the rainbow. </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;">This card uses a hand carved stamp- the dragonfly. It is very shimmery IRL. The backing is watercolor paper and watercolor inks. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoHNuAiloJDy63TaPY2Wyz91CUkAdInYKxvYeBzHNqca29lRgCBM4ykGh7T5HsNL_QHr29GEtBVMdOZMm6z585QA8oYYaJnr2QuHS0-ESUuZABKpvZ4wyYioasjKuZY1fMioOxxDEBzoTd_BzTjIqvPiNNIx4Fr3j1fFu6WVu_dNxrE5PLpiwCXjTmTtcM/s834/AlphaCDragonfly.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="834" data-original-width="675" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoHNuAiloJDy63TaPY2Wyz91CUkAdInYKxvYeBzHNqca29lRgCBM4ykGh7T5HsNL_QHr29GEtBVMdOZMm6z585QA8oYYaJnr2QuHS0-ESUuZABKpvZ4wyYioasjKuZY1fMioOxxDEBzoTd_BzTjIqvPiNNIx4Fr3j1fFu6WVu_dNxrE5PLpiwCXjTmTtcM/s320/AlphaCDragonfly.jpg" width="259" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I carved this stamp IMO and to celebrate my nephews 10 year anniversary from his Wilms tumor diagnosis- a kidney cancer. He had a kidney removed at age 5...now age 15 and doing well. He and his family were very involved with the Dragonfly foundation, which supports pediatric cancer patients and their families. I also made an ATC which I love using this image. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> The sentiment die cut is by Lawn Fawn and is layered in black CS</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Thanks for stopping by!<div>Shelly</div>Shelly Schmidthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10765591282511833255noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863920812274062855.post-23209642764942866702023-06-10T01:44:00.003-05:002023-06-10T01:44:24.826-05:00Back creating!<div>We have been traveling a bit, and doing day trips when home. I had a chance to try to work on catching up- very behind on Swaps!</div><div><br /></div><div>For the May Technique challenge at Splitcoast, we made Salt technique cards. I combined the challenge with the Alpha A=Avocado challenge.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaufbQBgI4_t2Yayhc07MJVaMykaHtNlAS7dcQzpbiyfp1t4v313398LTGVp3TcFV5caXkohE_YRZq8t-sRDRa75B40a4UZ0uCn8duUzed6hJfEDAZPlTe2y07oE-EWSBH9nkm46CvldeLe3zWLm5bG4ShAa88dUmK3Ii3-DWWG1OHlFBXJCXNHsl8rg/s834/AlphaA19avacado.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="834" data-original-width="650" height="359" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaufbQBgI4_t2Yayhc07MJVaMykaHtNlAS7dcQzpbiyfp1t4v313398LTGVp3TcFV5caXkohE_YRZq8t-sRDRa75B40a4UZ0uCn8duUzed6hJfEDAZPlTe2y07oE-EWSBH9nkm46CvldeLe3zWLm5bG4ShAa88dUmK3Ii3-DWWG1OHlFBXJCXNHsl8rg/w279-h359/AlphaA19avacado.jpg" width="279" /></a></div><br /><div> I used Peeled Paint Distress ink and salt on layer one- using the wrinkle free distress technique to apply color. I used a blending brush to add more color and dabbed on a bit of water on the next layer. I added splatters of white paint and black ink next. I die cut a vellum ovel (Gina Marie Dies) and added daisy die cuts from Memory box (from SSS), adding a twine bow. The sentiment is SSS. (Simon Says Stamp). </div><div><br /></div><div>Challenges:</div><div><a href="https://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/">Simon Says Stamps (Wednesday) challenge</a> Flowers</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Next is the April image from Diane (Glamour) and it has been sitting waiting to be mailed on my desk for a while- the image is Whimsy Stamps. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNOrWE2byY1xMjqW1jIXMzo_LwhgZbawPVKa7ALRTNOMEHnSCjLsKjuGVQ3qmHoXaNsimjcvwiNit6VbL96_okZnwEbUIonWCcELNv9rTc12djuy8Y_QlJzuHnbKpbjMv_A8-ImAKOOdp2JR3ZHkIapxQsotnSzaELXQaaruQM8QnxB2HvzShyNu5wAw/s911/Imageswap42023duckwhimsy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="911" data-original-width="735" height="345" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNOrWE2byY1xMjqW1jIXMzo_LwhgZbawPVKa7ALRTNOMEHnSCjLsKjuGVQ3qmHoXaNsimjcvwiNit6VbL96_okZnwEbUIonWCcELNv9rTc12djuy8Y_QlJzuHnbKpbjMv_A8-ImAKOOdp2JR3ZHkIapxQsotnSzaELXQaaruQM8QnxB2HvzShyNu5wAw/w278-h345/Imageswap42023duckwhimsy.jpg" width="278" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> We make a card with our swapped images and mail them to each other. This is off to Ruby in WA state today! The image is colored using Copics and highlights using a white gel pen. </div><br /><div>Thanks for stopping by! </div><div> Shelly</div>Shelly Schmidthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10765591282511833255noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863920812274062855.post-2414852440679958972023-05-01T02:00:00.005-05:002023-05-01T02:00:00.133-05:00May at Jan's Digital Stamps<div> How I love Poppies- one of my favorite flowers! Jan's Digital stamps has released 2 new sets, and I chose to create using the Poppies!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGFv8ziw1oV8akjB5Ecn7mim9nVR5eQds9-dmeqgQZjGGZNdyyntwxzU8lSKsgH8pL1EBB9AoCQUDQPvt87slrycxkOyj55YoIKwcPc5lTKLyKzk2n9zgmdfQDgzrgIUiza6gnpAL3L6S6KZuc5fA2cMawBLSKx2qt9grxuz7eUtbFFrj1XtPQd3tX0g/s1242/DTpoppy5223outside.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1242" data-original-width="1024" height="347" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGFv8ziw1oV8akjB5Ecn7mim9nVR5eQds9-dmeqgQZjGGZNdyyntwxzU8lSKsgH8pL1EBB9AoCQUDQPvt87slrycxkOyj55YoIKwcPc5lTKLyKzk2n9zgmdfQDgzrgIUiza6gnpAL3L6S6KZuc5fA2cMawBLSKx2qt9grxuz7eUtbFFrj1XtPQd3tX0g/w286-h347/DTpoppy5223outside.jpg" width="286" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used Jan's pre-colored digital image and used the scan and cut (and an exacto knife) to carve this image. I layered it on a shimmery white cardstock that was embossed using a 3D EF. The DP is Bo Bunny and is a few years old.... The Die cut is from MFT. The base cardstock is SU Poppy. </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/AVvXsEgUvcLHv_gUQ-B0d6hdPV1IdVaZi65CxEwaJ7wCz7j1c2b_MpJZNQkDilvTXtMcSCf94GfSwGP8caAlonnEkxpbdSPV76BYVBZXX6Rj6RCyZ3V4Ey8bADVIGDB-mj5VBOcOo6nBqnjyGaCs55YbZpdCXmVTGxM54dyAabQQCy9baCmeGs4y_A5-MaptnQ/s1097/DTpoppy5223inside.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1097" data-original-width="1024" height="337" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUvcLHv_gUQ-B0d6hdPV1IdVaZi65CxEwaJ7wCz7j1c2b_MpJZNQkDilvTXtMcSCf94GfSwGP8caAlonnEkxpbdSPV76BYVBZXX6Rj6RCyZ3V4Ey8bADVIGDB-mj5VBOcOo6nBqnjyGaCs55YbZpdCXmVTGxM54dyAabQQCy9baCmeGs4y_A5-MaptnQ/w315-h337/DTpoppy5223inside.jpg" width="315" /></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 MFT die inside as well from plain white CS , and added a bloom and a bud from Jan's pre-colored image from this set. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My Mom's cousin is buried in Flanders Field, so I always think of him when I see poppies! He died the day before the war ended : ( I salute all of our soldiers!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Challenges: TBA</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Thanks for stopping by!<div>Shelly</div>Shelly Schmidthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10765591282511833255noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863920812274062855.post-18162978124030476252023-04-29T00:51:00.005-05:002023-04-29T00:51:45.609-05:00Colorful but simple......<div> I took on this challenge today at Splitcoast- colorful but simple. I love to have inspiration via challenges : ) I need to do a Spotlight card, so combined both!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm3UtQtS-5EYnElFOnqnAaIWzjxeMMW9L97aRwVOSue9QMrcyoelr1HzwLRzMimgu6MvZ9Qt7Ix98JhHVTyXWuUPCWN1h69qUCTEhlT_JcNEQrgosJvdpTMr66LSOeqPiYA4cL4FdzLYt2UFOurTKGm648BN7Zw9wrG4bFYTXIgMxT0q6uqQWBl0eg0g/s1249/Spotlight42823Unity.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1249" data-original-width="1024" height="341" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm3UtQtS-5EYnElFOnqnAaIWzjxeMMW9L97aRwVOSue9QMrcyoelr1HzwLRzMimgu6MvZ9Qt7Ix98JhHVTyXWuUPCWN1h69qUCTEhlT_JcNEQrgosJvdpTMr66LSOeqPiYA4cL4FdzLYt2UFOurTKGm648BN7Zw9wrG4bFYTXIgMxT0q6uqQWBl0eg0g/w279-h341/Spotlight42823Unity.jpg" width="279" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I stamped this image from Unity Stamp Co. twice, and punched a number of the areas out, and then die cut the black circles backers. I used a rainbow of colors using Copics, and also added a sentiment that would fit in the 1" circle punch from SU..... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All of the colors of the rainbow are represented : ) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Thanks for stopping by!<div>Shelly</div>Shelly Schmidthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10765591282511833255noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863920812274062855.post-57820502747048030082023-04-26T02:11:00.004-05:002023-04-26T02:11:48.097-05:00Creative time<div> I was happy to have time to create a bit today. </div><div><br /></div><div>For the CAS challenge at Splitcoast- let the sentiment shine : )</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyz8txgnoL_wwSiyNIu6N9DFHgdhAFm7ghwENd0YaQuYhYcsMadSmn3gHnlU5gLwRShgbjUGBbo9EonNWDKSvO7na6dtr6__PGLHlWnGyY4mFsM1FU2FlDsrIp2LS2c6c1djMr-tXMfZnzk_AnNYf8R5wpXvQOjO2CcfP7osscyE1wY79Hc4uWqacvYA/s1232/CASsentiment42523.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1232" data-original-width="1024" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyz8txgnoL_wwSiyNIu6N9DFHgdhAFm7ghwENd0YaQuYhYcsMadSmn3gHnlU5gLwRShgbjUGBbo9EonNWDKSvO7na6dtr6__PGLHlWnGyY4mFsM1FU2FlDsrIp2LS2c6c1djMr-tXMfZnzk_AnNYf8R5wpXvQOjO2CcfP7osscyE1wY79Hc4uWqacvYA/w279-h336/CASsentiment42523.jpg" width="279" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The die is by Crafters Companion- it is layered on vellum. I love the pretty DP too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Nest, I joined in the Teapot Tuesday Challenge- black and white with a touch of red. Bonus challenge is to add penguins!</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/AVvXsEh78VWk8TJBSEpArWLIWhIAUmuvdoKb6YMm-RxUqZeMRE6zWnLv-WFUFVr43nz_RlQFMAi3vXNyPXZQ9pZdjJy1ilQmujGnB6ZzZ1c6SHBu3mwRIOJ8WrXD0ylBLfuE5IdXiUS4UoIqwtyIy6aNWAzbWkZVy-m6ScLwJ8M0_P01R8x17ufJqyXW9T-pHw/s1242/TTblkwhiteredandpenguin42523.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1242" data-original-width="1024" height="337" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh78VWk8TJBSEpArWLIWhIAUmuvdoKb6YMm-RxUqZeMRE6zWnLv-WFUFVr43nz_RlQFMAi3vXNyPXZQ9pZdjJy1ilQmujGnB6ZzZ1c6SHBu3mwRIOJ8WrXD0ylBLfuE5IdXiUS4UoIqwtyIy6aNWAzbWkZVy-m6ScLwJ8M0_P01R8x17ufJqyXW9T-pHw/w278-h337/TTblkwhiteredandpenguin42523.jpg" width="278" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The image is Michael Strong. It is masked and stamped repeatedly. The image is a circular image.... I split the image and added red then black over it. The penguin dies are from a stamp sale.... the Hello is Our Daily Bread- now Divinity Designs. </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Thanks for stopping by today!<div>Shelly</div>Shelly Schmidthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10765591282511833255noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863920812274062855.post-61652192084961658702023-04-19T01:13:00.005-05:002023-04-19T01:13:57.108-05:00Honor Flight salute<div> Over at Splitcoaststampers, the Teapot Tuesday challenge is for a gentleman who fought in Vietnam and is currently disabled. He is an Army Vet. He is being surprised in May with an honor flight. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib0BEruScP_V_YGifKIVRKWZFGN_ME6Pxd1JeroGsrMez9exSlKXBjBFmJrIx8hDSJ0dEfo1BednYX1Rxi9owk7Kp52S2QJvHp3rAMgeq9iBmDYsyjf-jXLz37xcMnHhWYWpxpzJWsiFLJbiVS39YcDWAA51HMUFMRu4y-2s_J_enva6K_0uFsKUrB1g/s1772/Tuesdayteapot41823slimline.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1772" data-original-width="1024" height="353" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib0BEruScP_V_YGifKIVRKWZFGN_ME6Pxd1JeroGsrMez9exSlKXBjBFmJrIx8hDSJ0dEfo1BednYX1Rxi9owk7Kp52S2QJvHp3rAMgeq9iBmDYsyjf-jXLz37xcMnHhWYWpxpzJWsiFLJbiVS39YcDWAA51HMUFMRu4y-2s_J_enva6K_0uFsKUrB1g/w204-h353/Tuesdayteapot41823slimline.jpg" width="204" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I made a slimline card for the gentleman. The card is Navy and I used a wrapping paper in gold with glittery stripes for the accent between the layers. The 3D EF of stars in highlighted with gold metallic rub ons. The eagle image is Coronado stamps, the sentiment is SU. The gold stars are from the $1 Store, now $1.25...! The gold cord and ribbon from my stash.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Challenges: TBA</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Thanks for stopping by!<div>Shelly</div>Shelly Schmidthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10765591282511833255noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863920812274062855.post-4943692867352966342023-04-17T02:00:00.008-05:002023-04-17T23:55:34.078-05:00A card for Daughters : ) <div> Jan's Digital Stamps has a couple of beautiful new floral images in the shop this month. We are just beginning to warm up and the daffodils are in full bloom here! And, the Magnolia and Redbud trees. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKzfLTDenOiXJVowOCnLeUdSb_OrwQRYFW7tK3AQ14qtaIbVvSoK4wRuzVwmNFT-RofRE9HDV2_b742wt3RIvFUow16K-fFl0Lj5ZsXZ-2nsfFqS_MrZV2oIlkpiMMmbSIkU5TBIXWC2TEDnbTG4Ht1aCi4yV93JFWleCVURHCv8ZRz-_-W_epkmL17g/s1258/DT041723.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1258" data-original-width="1024" height="352" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKzfLTDenOiXJVowOCnLeUdSb_OrwQRYFW7tK3AQ14qtaIbVvSoK4wRuzVwmNFT-RofRE9HDV2_b742wt3RIvFUow16K-fFl0Lj5ZsXZ-2nsfFqS_MrZV2oIlkpiMMmbSIkU5TBIXWC2TEDnbTG4Ht1aCi4yV93JFWleCVURHCv8ZRz-_-W_epkmL17g/w286-h352/DT041723.jpg" width="286" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>This card was created using one of the newly released sets called <a href="https://www.janmahew.com/product-page/spring-flowers-and-coffee">Spring Flowers and Coffee</a>. The set comes with B/W images for your to color, or pre-colored images. </div><div>I used the pre-colored floral image as Jan's coloring is done so beautifully! I will color the 2nd card, as I have 2 daughters (and a DIL). The flowers are popped up on dimensionals, so IRL the sentiment is not covered up at all. I used a woodgrain EF just for added texture and dimension. </div><div> I used a die from MFT and Prima DP from years ago : ) </div><div><br /></div><div>We'd love to have you join us in the <a href="https://jansdigistampschallenges.blogspot.com/">monthly challenge at Jan's</a>- the theme is always AG!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Challenges: </div><div><a href="https://hereisaplacetostart.blogspot.com/">A Place to Start</a>- AG option- women of the year (My Daughters)</div><div><a href="https://doubletroublechallenge.blogspot.com/">Double Trouble</a>- card for a special lady</div><div><a href="http://mmmchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Make My Monday</a>- Frame it</div><div><a href="http://justusgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/">Just Us Girls</a>- Mood board Spring themed</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Thanks for stopping by!<div>Shelly</div>Shelly Schmidthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10765591282511833255noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863920812274062855.post-64891449787900714612023-04-15T16:24:00.001-05:002023-04-15T16:24:05.848-05:00Life is Good... especially at the beach : )<div> The past few days with 80 degree heat, I have been feeling the beach vibes, even though we do not have one too close by! I took out this stenciled background and added some embossing and an image to finish it off. Distress inks were used for the stenciling. The image from Newton's Nook was fussy cut and colored using Copic markers. Ahhhh! This looks like bliss to me!!! </div><div> Inspiration from the Inspiration challenge over at Splitcoaststampers today.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitgGsD8WvhkpKXAgXjCqHfJqFF9jNcLDFKL3zENxDqoDvSGTqB4SBmNTo7eNYaXE7iR5UzYBB9KgwxNkh0IxVflA_JmVRvWPhSs8uAkr-CLPUgbt474Uq6D2SxH2I_6oYnT5gfyqdgd_7aJElXPKnVB1Y-qjyp5ZvnikLeUPUOb75IGmWUB4fpDA0KYw/s1257/VSNleftoversandbeach.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1257" data-original-width="1024" height="359" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitgGsD8WvhkpKXAgXjCqHfJqFF9jNcLDFKL3zENxDqoDvSGTqB4SBmNTo7eNYaXE7iR5UzYBB9KgwxNkh0IxVflA_JmVRvWPhSs8uAkr-CLPUgbt474Uq6D2SxH2I_6oYnT5gfyqdgd_7aJElXPKnVB1Y-qjyp5ZvnikLeUPUOb75IGmWUB4fpDA0KYw/w293-h359/VSNleftoversandbeach.jpg" width="293" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Thanks for stopping by!<div>Shelly</div>Shelly Schmidthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10765591282511833255noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863920812274062855.post-8414755924818960922023-04-11T20:44:00.001-05:002023-04-11T20:44:06.327-05:00Ink and Paper and a couple of challenges<div>A little paper crafting fun was had today and I used challenges at Splitcoast for prompts for cardmaking. </div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaaS5WqV5J71nZ1pxCRb-3kzaig_g1kYDZmnI1xUF1cKlH3xH0Ft_ufBuQZ3gywrqemW4kyWQOm3Wr9sKv6piihELpbUM29EB7j9BhbCVLXHiR1mQCEcxKOGj_Tb89EXE2D9tDwwfQ5ROQ34tnWkRvweF1sbCONlkc3Lt1llPf5T2xQvY1i0nYGCF5hw/s1205/CC41223rubberneckerpoppies.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1205" data-original-width="1024" height="339" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaaS5WqV5J71nZ1pxCRb-3kzaig_g1kYDZmnI1xUF1cKlH3xH0Ft_ufBuQZ3gywrqemW4kyWQOm3Wr9sKv6piihELpbUM29EB7j9BhbCVLXHiR1mQCEcxKOGj_Tb89EXE2D9tDwwfQ5ROQ34tnWkRvweF1sbCONlkc3Lt1llPf5T2xQvY1i0nYGCF5hw/w288-h339/CC41223rubberneckerpoppies.jpg" width="288" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For the color challenge at Splitcoaststampers, the colors are Fresh Freesia, Parakeet Party and Calypso Coral. The 'dessert' is Spring. The stamp I used is called Field of Poppies from Rubbernecker. I used a combo of SU markers and Copics. </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/AVvXsEiQt-jDProWKTLyrTmsO_XClAxrWyRR51zWce-mvQMVWGnDj2iRD2F_WS2LJG7JOX0UL0ECyXKBbHaAvmp47ww2qVTQAmKNEiEoRPXZ_u0qpnlyctcEwjK76RA0V7WBW1U_3z-2ypAqUik5_LCZzVMlXuIQ1KkxT2-SqZuridspyoHpufKwUP9g51y9kQ/s1024/Newtonsnookkittykite.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="846" data-original-width="1024" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQt-jDProWKTLyrTmsO_XClAxrWyRR51zWce-mvQMVWGnDj2iRD2F_WS2LJG7JOX0UL0ECyXKBbHaAvmp47ww2qVTQAmKNEiEoRPXZ_u0qpnlyctcEwjK76RA0V7WBW1U_3z-2ypAqUik5_LCZzVMlXuIQ1KkxT2-SqZuridspyoHpufKwUP9g51y9kQ/w337-h278/Newtonsnookkittykite.jpg" width="337" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Next, I used the sketch challenge at Newtons Nook. The DP is from my stash and also Newtons Nook. I used a sweet image and die that the company gave us at the No Foolin Retreat in Wisconsin recently. Copics were used for coloring this sweet image. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Challenges:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.inkypawschallenge.com/">Newton's Nook</a>- Sketch</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/AVvXsEgu6VfM8rK2XrUw8-8wjFNpGEgsJwT3CN2Nx_-nQQtcdNuRvEIBhZEY25JkQnk7mN2LycljBD6q0wdY-i8A0qXTHFlunMSTSmINTLz1VQPGbcBRxN1K0hwoG4i4BUozBU0rcpK0haVqC-RSCZ_mTAnvsI3qgA8bFqhK-mdfXXg7ydOKJZo4q63GQk7hAg/s1326/TT80thbdaygolf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1326" data-original-width="1024" height="361" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu6VfM8rK2XrUw8-8wjFNpGEgsJwT3CN2Nx_-nQQtcdNuRvEIBhZEY25JkQnk7mN2LycljBD6q0wdY-i8A0qXTHFlunMSTSmINTLz1VQPGbcBRxN1K0hwoG4i4BUozBU0rcpK0haVqC-RSCZ_mTAnvsI3qgA8bFqhK-mdfXXg7ydOKJZo4q63GQk7hAg/w279-h361/TT80thbdaygolf.jpg" width="279" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Finally, the Teapot Tuesday challenge at SCS was to made cards for a stampers father who is turning 80! He likes to watch TV and golf is one thing he enjoys watching. Also- he likes blue. Since he is in his 8th decade, we used Octagons on our cards. The Octagon stamps are from Tonic Studios. The golfer and sentiment images are from A Muse Artstamps. I used Distress Inks for the background. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fun day and my fingers are a shade of blue : ) </div></div><div><br /></div>Thanks for stopping by!<div>Shelly</div>Shelly Schmidthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10765591282511833255noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863920812274062855.post-2722039257343759732023-04-06T00:58:00.009-05:002023-04-06T03:15:34.967-05:00VSN What's on the Menu<div>Posting cards for the current VSN (Virtual Stamp Night) challenge at Splitcoast. This is currently ongoing! I have more to create and post......</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj3pV8kdwhH8q8YBoHSF26olZ9PR8JLgFdfX2bfixvSiE7C3qUoAFF4lEcHjOcsdMtHgh6bMYDyQ5VJGVdxAwFrdMI0CNlYPMJGGLcjttYP_5WTbxYAXb7iKh5PGIKtRv71EiUTyaRMOtfbrzPnPZ1KlYsE_lIbhaAg9wT04Tm7EfyNrtMAEkCenNlKg/s1193/vsn33123.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1193" data-original-width="1024" height="348" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj3pV8kdwhH8q8YBoHSF26olZ9PR8JLgFdfX2bfixvSiE7C3qUoAFF4lEcHjOcsdMtHgh6bMYDyQ5VJGVdxAwFrdMI0CNlYPMJGGLcjttYP_5WTbxYAXb7iKh5PGIKtRv71EiUTyaRMOtfbrzPnPZ1KlYsE_lIbhaAg9wT04Tm7EfyNrtMAEkCenNlKg/w299-h348/vsn33123.jpg" width="299" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For my challenge, Cutting Board. Use a tag shape to look like a cutting board. This is an older SU set- and I was happy to create with 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/AVvXsEitRKtaL96inBOxQyp2qTzNugW8aBmIS_GEK0-ToH-3PUYMGrOzejL7vKsDcsUNTsS0vv-hgoizOV_RHFN9TIqbyStQv_xil2j20M8WAWPBjFa1pTw3Z4epcpi6LxFlfr15cD8bTRnqA2T2_fSOi6fGmeCF0u-88aOumczZRIpChvqFzRrRQ90eNff0Pw/s1024/TTandVSNhousemouse4423.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="815" data-original-width="1024" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitRKtaL96inBOxQyp2qTzNugW8aBmIS_GEK0-ToH-3PUYMGrOzejL7vKsDcsUNTsS0vv-hgoizOV_RHFN9TIqbyStQv_xil2j20M8WAWPBjFa1pTw3Z4epcpi6LxFlfr15cD8bTRnqA2T2_fSOi6fGmeCF0u-88aOumczZRIpChvqFzRrRQ90eNff0Pw/w345-h275/TTandVSNhousemouse4423.jpg" width="345" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This card is for a desserts and 7 layer VSN challenge, and also for out Teapot Tuesday recipient. She lost her son and is having a rough time. She had alot of House Mouse images/cards in her gallery, so I hope this fun image will put a smile on her face!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Challenges: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://housemouse-challenge.blogspot.com/2023/04/hmfmc-387-anything-goes-option-dots.html">House Mouse and Friends Monday Challenge</a>- Dots and /or Stripes</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2craftycrittercrazies.blogspot.com/">Critter Crazy</a>- include a critter</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shellymc2.blogspot.com/2023/04/vsn-whats-on-menu.html">Daisy Chain Challenge</a>- Critters</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/AVvXsEhD7YUjtprP8ScksscypwKBPAVU03XhOKq69-TYMrzf78tK3jbGqF7v-9HbVR66-zfxaaElUFkRGM29FIAtC73-O4l6CjxKRGsfANCiyxOLmVbmZaAvK1iiSzCVzHZ_wIWW2G5gTGU5CxFG76Z-CPasP_V65cmcGu6VLY83XmElngmOaKI-uFdLBQoD6Q/s1251/VSNblue4423.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1251" data-original-width="1024" height="357" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD7YUjtprP8ScksscypwKBPAVU03XhOKq69-TYMrzf78tK3jbGqF7v-9HbVR66-zfxaaElUFkRGM29FIAtC73-O4l6CjxKRGsfANCiyxOLmVbmZaAvK1iiSzCVzHZ_wIWW2G5gTGU5CxFG76Z-CPasP_V65cmcGu6VLY83XmElngmOaKI-uFdLBQoD6Q/w292-h357/VSNblue4423.jpg" width="292" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Finally, this card is for the Blue Plate Special. I used a SU set and stamped it repeatedly, then added the sentiment. All SU except for the ribbon and twine.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Challenges: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2023/04/challenge-699-spring-or-fall.html">Little Red Wagon</a>-Spring (flowers)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://getcreativechallenges.blogspot.com/2023/04/120-springtime-blues.html">Get Creative</a>-Springtime Blues</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Thanks for stopping by!<div>Shelly</div>Shelly Schmidthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10765591282511833255noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863920812274062855.post-33200172485199885142023-04-03T02:00:00.004-05:002023-04-06T03:12:39.684-05:00Jan's Digital Stamps April release<div> It's April! This year is flying by!</div><div> Jan's Digital Image has a beautiful new release- florals this month! Check out the store HERE- a great sale as well : )</div><div><br /></div><div> I chose to work with the <a href="https://www.janmahew.com/product-page/early-may-bouquet">Early May Bouquet</a> a beautiful set. It comes pre-colored and black and white. I chose to use the colored version of the image. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDvdwkhaBo5sBdux604d48QGnoE7vQPYhtEpiSppZAOoWYzcg7vsw7jNihO5trxywWafOoMegTvdDxnIUJV_AcezjobixyGlbLmjMIJ1I_qoAeaCTkJxjfJaXf6N6KZLvBRSYL43xpNyzQYSk1IP64r88fxe7t-3grWG_LXkUqMA1LkY8wmtF3ZOwLXQ/s1292/jans4323floral.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1292" data-original-width="1024" height="347" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDvdwkhaBo5sBdux604d48QGnoE7vQPYhtEpiSppZAOoWYzcg7vsw7jNihO5trxywWafOoMegTvdDxnIUJV_AcezjobixyGlbLmjMIJ1I_qoAeaCTkJxjfJaXf6N6KZLvBRSYL43xpNyzQYSk1IP64r88fxe7t-3grWG_LXkUqMA1LkY8wmtF3ZOwLXQ/w276-h347/jans4323floral.jpg" width="276" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div> This Hero Arts diecut has been MIA in my stamp room for ages- and I just found it. I think it is the perfect match for this beautiful floral image!</div><div><br /></div><div>Challenges- </div><div><a href="https://aperfecttimetocraft.blogspot.com/">A Perfect Time to Craft</a>- AG</div><div><a href="https://shellymc2.blogspot.com/2023/04/jans-digital-stamps-april-release.html">Beautiful Blossoms #3</a>- mood board- floral image</div><div><a href="https://dd-tripleb.blogspot.com/2023/04/april-challenge.html">Birds, Butterflies and Blooms</a>- Blooms used</div><div><br /></div>Thanks for stopping by!<div>Shelly</div>Shelly Schmidthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10765591282511833255noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863920812274062855.post-33913258038119277672023-03-29T03:32:00.000-05:002023-03-29T03:32:04.430-05:00Spring-House Mouse<div>A card made for a couple of challenges : ) One is an A;pha challenge R=rubber duck. The other is for Spring! Well, in the spring in the Midwest, it is too cold for this little guy, but in the southern states and other locations- this is a perfect day!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIMyLHIgUBovVyOWVFTeWz6gHnQPYqn0NyYKDTFbiLCnG1VMvDmAw2QKPukwX57XWbJhT8JIZdy1-Z_sRFbkp3JSkDDyq4T0ZdYQY9Qx0NWykGk_FXyL5MTxG2laYL_T4k1wymmhEw0YHiJOboVhnrDoQ9uW4oBxAAr6bQZxDdG_8Hiw8ddvXwJ81bIQ/s1024/AlphaRrubberduckHMimage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="826" data-original-width="1024" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIMyLHIgUBovVyOWVFTeWz6gHnQPYqn0NyYKDTFbiLCnG1VMvDmAw2QKPukwX57XWbJhT8JIZdy1-Z_sRFbkp3JSkDDyq4T0ZdYQY9Qx0NWykGk_FXyL5MTxG2laYL_T4k1wymmhEw0YHiJOboVhnrDoQ9uW4oBxAAr6bQZxDdG_8Hiw8ddvXwJ81bIQ/w351-h283/AlphaRrubberduckHMimage.jpg" width="351" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The image is colored using Copics, and die cut is CC Designs. I added a little DP and a sentiment from SSS. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Challenges: <a href="http://housemouse-challenge.blogspot.com/">House Mouse and friends Monday Challenge</a>- Spring</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Thanks for stopping by!<div>Shelly</div>Shelly Schmidthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10765591282511833255noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863920812274062855.post-26233107069253981882023-03-28T23:16:00.005-05:002023-03-28T23:16:40.279-05:00Rediscover your Supplies!<div> I joined in and Instagram Blog Hop that posts monthly and encourages us to use our stash! Our theme this month is Easter.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CqQaDIwOE8r/"><img border="0" data-original-height="832" data-original-width="1024" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEEqGNtB0PcU_wf4cHwRgMSaZ0w-MbkCcH2YYmbTYybVVS4jAyGuww4wKQGu3OJO5EB35zYbQbJAEpd8vJdRCf03u0Y3HeCrI_yuTgwD0CsyWIWEEDBUnSJiN8_y7C2LUjtUaso3-bTIMCnJV-fKh_Z0UAovoXl5--YtKF3bWTqrJtMBfTqOieWlYCUg/w358-h291/BlogHopUsestashSSSbunny.jpg" width="358" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CqQaDIwOE8r/"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Everything on this card except the cardstock (SU) is from a kit from the past from SSS aka Simon Says Stamps. It is all fussy cut. Copics were used for all of the coloring. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CqQaDIwOE8r/"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CqQaDIwOE8r/"><img border="0" data-original-height="1285" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEVd0-KBugquSadZgJEaiXkZH8lONor1vgy5Civ4y0QcVhcDnsDXWSXLhqec5Z7omqn4xeDkLm_RcTtC1v7jmhlCF6YWb2D1HOw8qdY_w7Dv_Z87cuz0YseTw-yYFrOdN8Nr2Gq-O-5lXt_D5_Wf-WA6oGFPETIGV4e-rawJo-3sw4ga--TDOlYIdU8A/s320/BlogHopMarchpicture.jpg" width="255" /></a></span></div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CqQaDIwOE8r/"><br /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CqQaDIwOE8r/"><br /></a></div> There are lots of great and inspirational Easter card ideas- Check it out <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CqQaDIwOE8r/">HERE</a><div><br /></div><div>Challenges: TBA<br /><div><br /></div>Thanks for stopping by!<div>Shelly</div></div>Shelly Schmidthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10765591282511833255noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-863920812274062855.post-20411939906770718792023-03-20T02:00:00.001-05:002023-03-20T02:00:00.255-05:00Jan's midmonth<div> Using the new Jan's Digital Stamps for March, I created this sweet card. I used the set <a href="https://www.janmahew.com/product-page/rain-dance">Rain Dance</a> for this card.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmOzOYdZwMJX_7FDj7eUearjKtLbJHKAMyOX4bQXnECwStmg8OYsEPg_9-pyuYFYlsEReM9Q0zxzlDZ0hrvFyMLsESsQL-U54hd1e0zQ-WwODijfOwzAHupXwHTS2NOk0Cx53LdHvmlvqScc-MfonGp_fz8CgpxZE5A2TGxPQbYOMXVNcKFmUt7_Eo4g/s1217/DTrainydayboy32023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1217" data-original-width="1024" height="345" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmOzOYdZwMJX_7FDj7eUearjKtLbJHKAMyOX4bQXnECwStmg8OYsEPg_9-pyuYFYlsEReM9Q0zxzlDZ0hrvFyMLsESsQL-U54hd1e0zQ-WwODijfOwzAHupXwHTS2NOk0Cx53LdHvmlvqScc-MfonGp_fz8CgpxZE5A2TGxPQbYOMXVNcKFmUt7_Eo4g/w290-h345/DTrainydayboy32023.jpg" width="290" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div> I colored the image using Copic markers. I added Glossy accents to the raindrops. The oval diecut is by Gina Marie. </div><div><br /></div><div>Challenges: TBA</div><div><br /></div>Thanks for stopping by!<div>Shelly</div>Shelly Schmidthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10765591282511833255noreply@blogger.com6