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Lawn Fawn Critters in the Forest | Copic Coloring

Posted on November 24, 2021 by pixiedonna

Lawn Fawn Critters in the Forest

Hey crafty friends! I’ve been on a kick lately to reach into my stash of crafty supplies and pull-out stamps that have not seen the light of day since they were bought. You know those that you had to have, then you bought, and never used. We all have them.

Don’t get me wrong, I love new release items but there’s a little issue of space and money to consider at this point in my crafty journey. Long story short, I personally need to be very particular about the new items I purchase and revisit some of my older crafty goodies to create with.

Lawn Fawn Critters in the Forest

I’m starting off with this gem by Lawn Fawn called Critters in the Forest. My favorite type of stamp is critters and these were super fun to color.

Copic Marker Combination

Pine Tree: G29, YG67, YG63, YG03
Fox: E09, YR18, YR07, YR14, YR12, E53, E50
Owl: E47, E44, E43, light E43, E41, YR18, Y35
Raccoon: W7, W5, W3, Light W5, W3, W1, W0
Hedgehog: E49, E47, E44, E43, Light E43, E52, E41
Tree trunk: E29, E27, E25, E23 Light E23, E21
Toad Stool: R29, R24, YR15, E44, E43, E41

After coloring the images, I used my ScanNCut to cut the images out leaving a small border. For the background, I die cut a piece of Lawn Fawn paper bag cardstock using the Stitched Woodgrain Backdrop die. Next, I added Vintage Photo Distress ink to give the panel some depth.

Lawn Fawn Critters in the Forest

I created a little scene for the front panel by ink blending Broken China and Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide ink for the sky. Using Mowed Lawn Distress Oxide ink, I ink blended the grass and die cut the panel with Simple Grassy Hillside die.

To complete this card, I added all of the focal point elements to the front panel, stamped the sentiment, and adhered the panel to the background.

Stop by my Instagram to see the IG Reel on this card

As always thank you so much for stopping by, until next time….sprinkle a little creativity on your day!

Below you will find links to the supplies used to create this card. When possible, I use affiliate links to link products I use or personally believe in. This means that if you make a purchase through the links I share, I will earn a small commission at no additional cost to you! This helps to run this blog and share the cards I make. Thank you so much for your support!

Twinkle Lane Designs Autumn Girl | Lil Patch of Crafty Friends | Design Team

Posted on November 7, 2021November 14, 2021 by pixiedonna

Twinkle Lane Designs Autumn Girl

Good morning crafty friends! I can hardly believe it is November and in a few short weeks, we will be celebrating Christmas and welcoming the New Year. I’m not sure about you, but I seem to have blinked and time just zoomed by. I’m looking forward to the holidays and spending time with my family.

This month at Lil Patch of Crafty Friends, we welcome Twinkle Lane Designs as our sponsor for the current challenge. I used Autumn Girl to create a fun fall-inspired scene card.

I printed the image onto a piece of Neenah Solar White 80lb. cardstock and colored the entire scene with Copic Markers.

Copic Color Combination

Skin: E000, E00, E21, E11, R20, R22
Hair: E44, E43, E42, E41
Coat: R32, R30, E13
Pants and scarf: BG49, BG53, BG10
Umbrella: Y28, Y26, Y21, Y000
Boots and Gloves: E44, E43, E42
Sky: BG0000, BG000, BG01, B000
Grass: G85, G21, G40, G20
Trees: YR000, YR00, YR04, YR12, Y35, R24, R22

Twinkle Lane Designs Autumn Girl

After coloring the scene, I used a stitched rectangle die to trim the entire panel. I added a brown panel to a top folding A2-sized card-based then added the front panel to complete this card.

I hope you’ll stop by the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog and check out the other design team member projects and enter for your chance to win from our fabulous sponsor.

Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TwinkleLaneDesigns

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twinklelanedesigns/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twinkle_lanedesigns/?hl=en

Thank you so much for stopping by, until next time….sprinkle a little creativity on your day!

This card is entered in the following challenges

All Dressed Up Sleepy Time | Lil Patch of Crafty Friends | Design Team Project

Posted on October 3, 2021October 10, 2021 by pixiedonna

All Dressed Up Digital Images

Good morning crafty friends! It’s time for a new Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge and this month we are sponsored by All Dressed Up. I have been a huge fan of Wendy’s hand-drawn work and love all of her digital images. This month, I opted to use this beautiful image called Sleepy Time. I thought it was a perfect time to create an Autumn-inspired card.

I printed my image onto Neenah Solar White 80lb. cardstock and colored my image with Copic Markers.

Copic Color Combination

Fox: E19, YR18, YR65, YR15
E33, E31, E30, W7, W5, W3
Yellow: Y13, Y03
Pink: RV06, RV00
Burgundy: RV69, R43

All Dressed Up Digital Images

After coloring the image, I used my ScanNCut to cut the image out then worked on creating the background.

I ink blended a panel of smooth cardstock using Broken China Distress Oxide ink at the outer edges, and Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide in the center. For a little interest, I added gold splatters by flicking gold spray with a paintbrush.

Next, I created the Fall Leaf Wreath by die-cutting a piece of watercolor cardstock and adding watercolor in several shades of yellows, oranges, greens, and reds.

Once both of the panels were dry, I began adhering the elements to an A2-sized card base. Lastly, I added a white heat embossed sentiment die cut with a wavy banner die.

I hope you’ll stop by the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog and check out the other design team member projects and enter for your chance to win from our fabulous sponsor.

Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/alldressedupstamps
Challenge Blog: https://alldressedupchallenges.blogspot.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/457550661009843/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alldressedupstamps/

As always, thank you so much for stopping by, until next time….sprinkle a little creativity on your day!

This card is entered in the following challenges

Below you will find links to the supplies used to create this card. When possible, I use affiliate links to link products I use or personally believe in. To find out how affiliate links work and the companies I support, please check out my Affiliate Disclosure/Shopping Sites.

Pink and Main Just Ducky | Copic Coloring

Posted on September 12, 2021 by pixiedonna

Pink and Main Just Ducky

Hey crafty friends! I hope you are having a great day. Sunday’s are probably my most favorite day of the week. It’s a day that I leave for spending time with my family and just recuperating from the previous week.

I have a card to share with you featuring these adorable ducks by Pink and Main. This stamp was the July Stamp of the Month, which is subscription-based. You can still purchase the stamp but being part of the subscription does provide a discount.

For this card, I stamped all of the images onto smooth white cardstock with Memento Tuxedo Black dye ink. All the images are colored with Copic Markers using the color combinations listed below.

Pink and Main Just Ducky

Copic Marker Combination

Yellow: Y15, Y13, Y11, Dot texture: YR04, Y38, Y13, White Gel Pen
Orange: YR18, YR12
Water: B05, B02, B00
Cat Tails: E19, E15, E13, E11
Green: YG67, YG25, YG13, YG0

Once I finished coloring the images, I used my ScanNCut to cut the images out. Then I began creating the background.

I used a recently released background stamp from Simon Says Stamp, which I white heat embossed onto a piece of Bristol Smooth cardstock. Next, I ink blended the background using Spun Sugar and Kitsch Flamingo Distress Oxide ink.

Pink and Main Just Ducky Pin

I added a sentiment, added the images using foam adhesive, and finished the card by adding a Cloudy Frames die cut from white cardstock. As always thank you so much for stopping by, until next time….sprinkle a little creativity on your day!

Below you will find links to the supplies used to create this card. When possible, I use affiliate links to link products I use or personally believe in. This means that if you make a purchase through the links I share, I will earn a small commission at no additional cost to you! This helps me to run this blog and my YouTube channel to share the cards I make. Thank you so much for your support!

Morgan’s Artworld Fantasy Fae 18 | Lil Patch of Crafty Friends | Design Team Project

Posted on September 5, 2021September 11, 2021 by pixiedonna

Morgan's Art World Fantasy Fae 18

Good morning crafty friends! It’s the beginning of a new month and the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends begins with a new challenge. This month, Team A is sponsored by the talented Morgan Fitzsimons from Creative Art Design Studio. For my project, I used a lovely image called Fantasy Fae 18.

To begin my card, I printed the image onto Neenah Solar White 80lb. cardstock and again on copy paper to create a mask. I simply fussy cut the image and add temporary adhesive to the back. I like to use Zig Two-Way Glue Fine Tip. It is permanent when it is wet, but it dries the adhesive is temporary.

Next, I added my mask and ink blended the background. I began with Tumbled Glass closest to the image, then Blueprint Sketch, and finally Chipped Sapphire just at the outer edges of the panel. I added texture to the background with diluted acrylic white paint. And finally, I colored in the main image with Copic Markers.

Copic Color Combination

Skin: E13, E11, E00, E000
Hair: E49, E29, E27, E25, E23
Feathers: RV17, RV55, RV52
Shirt: G21, YG61, G40
Flower: RV09, RV55, RV52, Y02, Y00

After coloring the image, I used a large stitched rectangle die to die cut the panel to an A2-sized piece. I added the sentiment which I white heat embossed onto the background. And finally, I added a few clear round drops.

I hope you’ll stop by the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog and check out the other design team member projects and enter for your chance to win from our fabulous sponsor.

Shop:https://creativeartdesignstudio.ecwid.com/Digi-Stamps-c39029013

Morgan’s ArtWorld Shop: https://www.facebook.com/groups/163615714504851/

Morgan’s ArtWorld Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/848616968526756/

Morgan’s ArtWorld Open Challenge Blog: https://morgansartworld.blogspot.com/

Thank you so much for stopping by, until next time….sprinkle a little creativity on your day!

This card is entered in the following challenges

Julia Spiri Little Ballerina | World Wide Open Challenge | Design Team Project

Posted on August 14, 2021August 23, 2021 by pixiedonna

Julia Spiri Little Ballerina

Hey crafty friends, welcome to the World-Wide Open Design Challenge for the month of August. For this month’s card, I used Little Ballerina by Julia Spiri, found here.

This month I opted for a simpler card design by focusing on the image with a little ink blending. I printed the image onto a 4.25 x 5.5 piece of smooth white cardstock then printed another copy onto regular copy paper. I used this second print to create a simple mask by fussy cutting the image and adding liquid adhesive. For a repositionable hold, I typically use Zig 2 Way Glue then allow the mask to dry clear.

Copic Color Combination

Skin: E04, E11, E00, E000, R20
Hair: E29, E27, E25, E23, E21
Lips: RV17
Outfit: RV17, RV55, RV52, RV10, RV000, N01, N0
Ground: N0, N1, N2, Dot texture: N5

Julia Spiri Little Ballerina

Before coloring the image, I ink blended the background using a Watercolor Wash Rectangle Stencil with Squeezed Lemonade, Mustard Seed, and Wild Honey Distress Oxide ink.

Next, I colored in the image using Copic Markers and used a stitched rectangle die to trim the panel. To finish this card, I stamped out a sentiment, clear embossed, and added a few clear beads.

Please visit the links below to see what the other design team members created, and join in on the challenge. To be eligible, you have to be on any DT or be part of the Julia Spiri Facebook Group.

Shop https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/JuliaSpiri

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stampsbyjuliaspiri/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCug1059o7pQetAvOPUjQLqg/featured

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliaspiriart/

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/juliaspiri

Thank you so much for stopping by, until next time….sprinkle a little creativity on your day!

This card is entered in the following challenges

Colour Crazy Challenge | Gem of A Challenge |

Below you will find links to the supplies used to create this card. When possible, I use affiliate links to link products I use or personally believe in. This means that if you make a purchase through the links I share, I will earn a small commission at no additional cost to you! This helps me to run this blog and my YouTube channel to share the cards I make. Thank you so much for your support!

Heffy Doodle Fluffy Puffy Unicorns | Instagram Hop and Giveaway

Posted on August 2, 2021August 8, 2021 by pixiedonna

Heffy Doodle Fluffy Puffy Unicorns

Hey crafty friends! I am super excited to join a handful of talented paper crafters in an Instagram Hop celebrating our love for Heffy Doodle products. As fans, we have come together to inspire you with projects featuring the cute and whimsical Heffy Doodle. For my card, I used the Fluffy Puffy Unicorns Stamp set as well as the Cloudy Skies Stencil.

I began my card by stamping all of the images from the Fluffy Puffy Unicorns with Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto Neenah Solar White 80lb cardstock.

I colored all of the images with my favorite coloring medium, Copic Markers, then used my ScanNCut to cut the images out.

Copic Color Combinations

Hair: BG49, BG45, BG53, BG10
Body: N3, N1, N0
Dot texture: N5, N3, white gel pen, sparkle gelly roll pen
Face: N3, N1, N0, R20
Rainbow: Y38, Y15, Y11
Dot Texture: YR15, Y38, white gel pen
Clouds: B01, B000, B0000

Heffy Doodle Fluffy Puffy Unicorns

For the background, I ink blended a piece of smooth cardstock with Catherine Pooler’s Party Dress. I wanted a pretty bold background and added several layers of ink. Next, I used the Cloudy Skies Stencil and white pigment ink. Alternating the cloud shapes, I added a small amount of white pigment ink at the edge using a finger dauber. For a little texture interest, I added white and pink diluted acrylic paint splatters.

Once the panel was dry, I die-cut the panel using a slimline fancy frame die. I also die-cut a piece of white cardstock with a slimline stitched die for the mat. To complete this card, I adhered all of the elements using foam adhesive or liquid glue.

There is an opportunity to win a prize, generously donated by Lesly Oman, the owner of Heffy Doodle. I encourage you to stop by my Instagram to begin this fun and inspiring hop.

Thank you so much for stopping by, until next time….sprinkle a little creativity on your day!

This card is entered in the following challenges

Pammie’s Inky Pinkies Challenge | A Gem of a Challenge | Incy Wincy Designs Challenge |

Below you will find links to the supplies used to create this card. When possible, I use affiliate links to link products I use or personally believe in. This means that if you make a purchase through the links I share, I will earn a small commission at no additional cost to you! This helps me to run this blog and my YouTube channel to share the cards I make. Thank you so much for your support!

SheepSki Designs Fuzzy | Lil Patch of Crafty Friends | Design Team Project

Posted on August 1, 2021August 8, 2021 by pixiedonna

SheepSki Designs Fuzzy

Good morning crafty friends and happy August! It’s time for a new Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge and this month we are sponsored by Sheep ski Design. I created a fun shaker card featuring this adorable image called Fuzzy.

I printed my image onto Neenah Solar White 80lb. cardstock and colored my image with Copic Markers.

Copic Color Combination

Bear: E29, E27, E25, E23, E21
Face: E23, E21
Flower: RV17, RV52, RV10, YG01, YG25

SheepSki Designs Fuzzy

After coloring the image, I used my ScanNCut to cut the image out then worked on creating the background.

I ink blended a panel of smooth cardstock using Spun Sugar in the center of the panel, Kitsch Flamingo, and Wilted Violet at the edges. For a little interest, I added white and purple splatters by diluting acrylic paint and flicking the splatters with a paintbrush.

For the shaker element, I die cut a piece of white cardstock using Gift Box Cover-up die then began assembling all of the elements together.

I added clear acetate and foam adhesive to the back of the shaker element, then added the shaker bits. To complete my card, I added my image and a sentiment that was white heat embossed onto black cardstock.

I hope you’ll stop by the Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge Blog and check out the other design team member projects and enter for your chance to win from our fabulous sponsor.

Sheep ski Design Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SheepSkiDesigns

Blog: https://sheepskidesigns.blogspot.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1730005463906336/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheepskidesigns/

DT Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/knutselmeisjes/dt-sheep-ski-design/

Thank you so much for stopping by, until next time….sprinkle a little creativity on your day!

This card is entered in the following challenges

Colour Crazy Craft Challenge | Lemon Shortbread Challenge | The Crafters Cafe Challenge | Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog |

Hero Arts June 2021 Card Kit | Repeat Stamping | Copic Coloring

Posted on July 22, 2021 by pixiedonna

Hero Arts My Monthly Hero June 2021

Hey crafty friends! I hope you are enjoying your day and the outlook for your weekend is fun! Here in Florida, we are enjoying some nice and sunny days, perfect for jumping in the pool.

I am really trying to be good about using the things I buy at least once. I had the stamp from the Hero Arts June 2021 card kit sitting next to me and I thought it was time to create a fun birthday card featuring the adorable little cat.

Following A Blog Named Hero Challenge, repeat stamping, I began by creating several masks of the cat and presents from masking paper. Next, I stamped out the cat at the top, then repeated the stamping of the presents for this little kitten to play on!

Copic Marker Combination

Cat: N7, N5, N3, N1, R22, R21
Blue: B29, B24, B32, B41
Aqua: BG49, BG13, BG11
Purple: BV08, BV13, BV02, BV00, V04 on the second blend
Pink: RV66, RV55, RV52, RV00
Gold: Y08, Y04, Y00, YR04 on the second blend

Hero Arts My Monthly Hero June 2021

For the background, I ink blended with Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide ink around the image and Salty Ocean Distress Oxide ink at the outer edges. Next, I created texture by splattering the panel with diluted white and blue acrylic paint.

Finally, to complete this card, I clear embossed the sentiment and finished the card by die cutting the panel with a stitched rectangle die.

Join in on the fun at A Blog Named Hero Challenge.

Thank you so much for stopping by, until next time….sprinkle a little creativity on your day!

Below you will find links to the supplies used to create this card. When possible, I use affiliate links to link products I use or personally believe in. This means that if you make a purchase through the links I share, I will earn a small commission at no additional cost to you! This helps me to run this blog and my YouTube channel to share the cards I make. Thank you so much for your support!

Julia Spiri Captain Cat | World Wide Open Challenge | Design Team Project

Posted on July 14, 2021July 21, 2021 by pixiedonna

Julia Spiri Captain Cat

Hey crafty friends, I hope you are enjoying the weather wherever you are. I’m in sunny Florida and we are in the middle of our summer weather. Most days are sunny and hot, so a nice break in the pool is always welcomed.

This month at the World-Wide Open Design Challenge Blog, I used Captain Cat by Julia Spiri, found here. As soon as I saw this image, I knew I wanted to create a sailing scene with this little cat at the center.

I printed the image onto a 4.25 x 5.5 piece of smooth white cardstock and used my Copic Markers. I began by coloring the waves, following a tutorial by the very talented Amy Young.

After coloring the waves, I colored the sky, sand, then colored my main image.

Copic Color Combination

Sky: Y000, Y00, YR00, R12, RV42
Water/Waves: B000, B00, BG53, BG45, BG07, White Acrylic Paint
Beach: E30, E31, E33, E35, E37 (Dot Texture)
Barrel/Treasure Chest: E44, E41, C6, C3
Gold Coins: Y11, Y15, Y28, Y26
Boat: E39, E37, E35, E33, E31
Sails: E97, E99, E31, E30
Cat: C2, C1, C0, R20, R30
Vest/Pants: B18, B06, B14
Hat: C7, C5, C3, White Gel Pen
Feather: C3, C1
Red: R39, R27

Julia Spiri Captain Cat

This card is intended for a very special person, and I choose this sentiment for this specific reason.

Please visit the links below to see what the other design team members created, and join in on the challenge. To be eligible, you have to be on any DT, unless you are part of the Julia Spiri Facebook Group. You can enter any image or any project.

Shop https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/JuliaSpiri

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/stampsbyjuliaspiri/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCug1059o7pQetAvOPUjQLqg/featured

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliaspiriart/

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/juliaspiri

Julia Spiri Captain Cat

Thank you so much for stopping by, until next time….sprinkle a little creativity on your day!

This card is entered in the following challenges