Maddie with Glasses Bookmark with Paper Nest Dolls

Good morning all!  I have a fun watercolor bookmark for you today featuring Maddie with Glasses from the Paper Nest Dolls :)

I used my Prima Watercolor Pencils to color her on some Prima Watercolor paper.  This pad of paper is 3 inches by 6.25 inches and is the perfect bookmark size!

I love to watercolor and this is one of my most favorite of the dolls, so why not combine the two!  The sentiment stamp is from my stash, and I used my Cotman water colors to complete the blue background.

I hope you enjoyed my inspiration project this month for the Paper Nest Dolls!  Don't forget our challenges run for the whole month and the theme is always Anything Goes!

When I watercolor I like to work on three or four projects at a time, this gives me something to do while I wait for my layers to dry.  And this project was no different...stay tuned on Friday for the other two projects I completed!

Party Chicks! with the Paper Nest Dolls!

Hello everyone, it's time for a new challenge at the Paper Nest Dolls!  I have chosen to create a card using one of Christine's newest images - "Party Chicks" :)

They are so cute, and I couldn't help but color them with some nice bright spring colors.

I colored them with my Copic markers and Lyra Rembrandt - Polycolor pencils.

I added some Doodlebug "Sugar Shoppe" paper and some Wink of Stella pen, and topped it off with some flowers and some enamel dots from my stash.

Come on and join us for the monthly challenge over at thepapernestdollschallenge.blogspot.ca

The theme is always anything goes ans you always have the whole month to join!

One of a Kind with Paper Nest Dolls

Hello!  It's time for a new challenge at the Paper Nest Dolls, and I have chosen to create with the sweet image called "Avery with Crayons".

I colored her with my Copic markers and Prismacolor Premiere pencils, and paired her with some paper from the Simple Stories "DIY Boutique" collection.  The leaves die cut is from Tim Holtz Alterations, and the sentiment and flowers are from my stash.  I finished it off with Nuvo Crystal Drops.

The new challenge starts today and the theme is always Anything Goes!  Come on over to the challenge blog and join us, you have all month to play along :)

See you soon!

Troll Ellie appreciates kindness :)

Hello all from the weirdly warm Northwestern Ontario!  Seriously, it's plus 9 Celsius here today.  That is so weird for us for February!  This is when we would normally be having minus 30 degree weather!  Now, don't get me wrong, I like the warmth, but it also makes me wonder what is coming...

So on that note, I couldn't help but color up a fun and spring themed thank you card for Paper Nest Dolls this week :)  I colored "Troll Ellie" for this card and paired her with some Webster's Pages paper.  I added some die cuts to match and some Nuvo Crystal Drops, and here she is!

You can find the digital stamp version of this image in the online shop at Paper Nest Dolls.

Come and join us for the monthly challenge, you still have time!  The theme is always Anything Goes :)

See you soon!

Time for a new challenge at PND!

Hello everyone :)  I hope everyone has evaded the dreaded flu bug that's going around.  Knock on wood, right?

It's time for a new challenge at the Paper Nest Dolls and I have chosen to create a sweet card using Winter Gift Emma.

She is just so sweet and I couldn't resist coloring her in my favorite winter colors!

Come on over to the Paper Nest Dolls challenge blog and join in the challenge this month!  The theme is always anything goes and you have a full month to create a card :)

See you soon!

Stamping Bella and Quick Creations

Hello everyone I have a fun winter card for you today, so appropriate for the weather we're having this week!

I have used Stamping Bella/Mo Manning "Valerie with Snowman" stamp set, with paper from the Studio Calico "Print Shop" collection.  I also used some bling from my stash, the Lawn Fawn "Stitched Snowflakes" die set and a sentiment from the CC Designs "Friends Sentiments" clear stamp set.

You can find the linked products above in the Quick Creations online shop, but hurry there...Noelle is closing up shop, so she has everything discounted :)

See you soon with more inspiration!

Gorjuss "Heartfelt" and Quick Creations

Hello everyone, I have another card for you for Quick Creations.

I created a card featuring Santoro/Gorjuss "Heartfelt" rubber stamp, Nuvo Crystal Drops in "Raspberry Pink" and Cottage Cutz "Victorian Butterfly" die, Spectrum "Sparkle" pen and Santoro's Mirabelle 2 paper.

I colored her using my Recollections water color markers.  I added some Sparkle pen to the butterfly flourish die cut and glued it to the back of the image, and then popped the image up on dimensional adhesive.  I added some ribbon from my stash, and add four dots to the corners of the image with the Nuvo.  This was the perfect color to match the paper :)

A Little Under the Sea with Quick Creations and CC Designs

Hello from the wintery white North! Lol.  It is super blustery here this week, which is a nice change from last week's super cold weather :)

I have created three cards for Quick Creations, using the same stamp set and ribbon :)

This stamp set is "Under the Sea" from CC Designs and I know Noelle has a couple left in her store!

The ribbon is from the Kaisercraft "Rock Pool" collection, as well as the paper in the first card.  Both of these are also available in the Quick Creations shop.

 Ok, tell me these cards didn't turn out super cute!  I watercolored these images using my Recollections watercolor markers on cold-pressed paper.  I fussy-cut some elements from the paper pad and layered them up with dimensional adhesive, added the ribbon bow on this one, and called it finished!

 The turtle is definitely a favorite, I've always liked turtles.  I watercolored him as well and popped him up on dimensional adhesive, added the watercolored bubbles to the background and added some "Rock Pool" ribbon to this card as well.

And the last one was just as fun.  I also watercolored the sea horse and more bubbles and also added some Quick Creations' "Mermaid Tales" sequins to this one.  This ribbon is also from the Kaisercraft "Rock Pool" collection.  Three different ribbons from the same set, and they are so cute!

All of the linked products are available in Noelle's online shop at Quick Creations, but she is closing her shop...so go and see what's left!  There are sale prices on many items!

Stay tuned for more inspiration coming up soon!

The Black Star with Santoro/Gorjuss and Quick Creations

I have created a fun watercolored card for you this week, using Santoro/Gorjuss "The Black Star", Nuvo Glitter Drops in "Pink Champagne" and Prima Marketing "Tales of You and Me" paintables.  You can find these products in the Quick Creations online store :)

I colored this image using my Recollections watercolor markers in various colors.  I used the same markers to color the Prima Marketing Paintables paper.

Thank you for stopping by, come back soon!

A Very Happy New Year and some Paper Nest Dolls, and a new challenge :)

Happy New Year everyone!  How did you spend your New Year's Eve?  We spent it with family, which is definitely the best way to go.

It's time for a new challenge at the Paper Nest Dolls, and to start of the new year I have chosen to create using a brand new doll for Valentine's Day!

This is Love Letter Avery:

I colored her using my Copics and Prismacolor pencils, and completed the card using two La La Land dies, ribbon and flowers from my stash, paper from the Webster's Pages "Painted Passport" collection and glitter paper from American Crafts.

I love the way she turned out, she was so much fun to color and create with.

Come and join the challenge, the theme is always anything goes!  The challenge starts today (always the first Monday of the month) and runs till the end of the month, so you have plenty of time to join in!  See you soon :)

Kraftin' Kimmie Butterfly Dreams with Quick Creations

Hello everyone, I hope the holidays have treated you well :)  For me, it was the busiest holiday we've had in a while, what with a new extended family to visit. 

I have created a pretty purple and teal card for you today for Quick Creations, featuring Kraftin' Kimmie's "Butterfly Dreams" clear stamp set.

To create this card, I water colored the butterflies using some Tim Holtz Distress Markers and some Spectrum Aqua Markers in both a light and dark purple and teal.  I fussy cut them out and added Glossy Accents to their bodies.  I die cut some butterflies out of the white card stock using the Lawn Fawn "Flutterby" die set.  The paper is "Fairy Dust" from Kaisercraft, the sentiment is from KK's "Butterfly Dreams" and I also finished it off with some Nuvo Crystal Drops in "Violet Galaxy".  The white card stock is backed with dimensional adhesive to give it some lift from the patterned paper.

Sadley, Noelle has decided to close her shop for the time being so she can focus on her health, so right now she is having a shop-wide sale, see the details below:

 

You can get to the shop HERE

Elf Emma with Lights and Paper Nest Dolls

Christmas is over and the new year is almost here!  Are you excited?  Did you make resolutions or goals for the new year?  I made a couple goals that I intend to reach this year!  And I'm excited to get started.

To finish the 2016 Paper Nest Dolls year off, I decided to color one of Christine's fabulous Christmas images.  This is Elf Emma with Lights:

I colored her using my Copics and Prismacolor Pencils and completed the card using paper from the Recollections "Say Freeze" collection and some adhesive pearls from my stash.  The sentiment is from my Stamp of Approval box and the stamp set was manufactured by Catherine Pooler Designs.

Stay tuned for more fun....Monday starts a new challenge at Paper Nest Dolls!

The Greeting Farm's "Let it Snow" with Quick Creations

Hello wintery friends!  I hope everyone is warm and cozy, or at least all bundled up!  The cold snap has finally broken here and we're gonna get snow hopefully for Christmas :)

I have created this watercolor card for you today featuring "Let it Snow" from The Greeting Farm.

To complete this card I also used paper from the Doodlebug Designs "Polar Pals" collection, Prima Watercolor pans in "The Classics" colors, Lawn Fawn "Stitched Snowflakes" die set, and "Mermaid Tales" sequins from Quick Creations.

Sadly, Noelle has decided to close her shop and focus more on her health, but the linked products are still available in the shop while they last;  Noelle has put everything on sale!  (See the image below for more details)

You can find the sales here at Quick Creations!  Come back soon for more fun inspiration :)

Graditude Plaid with Quick Creations

I love fall, the colors, the coolness of the air, and I just had to create a "Grateful" card this week for Noelle over at Quick Creations.

I recently started to build up my stash of "Fall" themed supplies, and of course I had to give them a test run this week :)  To create this card I used the following items from the Quick Creations online store:

Lawn Fawn "Perfectly Plaid:  Fall" 6 x 6 paper pad
CC Designs "Layering Tag" die set
Sugar Pea Designs "Stitched Autumn Icons" die set

Stop by the Quick Creations store for your Christmas wish list!

Fairy Lights with Santoro/Gorjuss and Quick Creations

Hello everyone :)  Are you feeling the Christmas spirit yet?  I'm still working on that one lol.  Hoping to get in the mood real soon, since it's already halfway through December :)  I still have to put up my tree, and wrap some presents.  I really dislike putting the lights on the tree, so last year I bought a fake tree that already has lights in it :)  I know, way to ruin the mood right lol.  What's your least favorite thing about decorating for Christmas?

So on that note, lol...here's a mini Gorjuss Christmas card for you featuring the Santoro/Gorjuss Mini "Fairy Lights" and Kaisercraft "Silver Bells" paper :)

You can find this stamp in Noelle Martin's online shop at Quick Creations.  Unfortunately she doesn't have any of the Kaisercraft "Silver Bells" paper left and it is discontinued, such a shame cuz this paper is gorgeous.  Do you want a tip about matching paper to your colored images?  Pick your paper before you color, then you can pick your colors accordingly and voila!

Thanks for stopping by, see you soon, and don't get too caught up in Christmas tree lights :)

Jump for Joy with Lawn Fawn and Quick Creations

This fall-inspired card features Lawn Fawn's "Jump for Joy" stamp set.  I have paired it with paper from their "Perfectly Plaid:  Fall" collection, as well as a die cut from Sugar Pea Designs "Stitched Autumn Icons" die set.

You can find these products in the Quick Creations online store :)  And if you're still looking for things to add to your Christmas wish list, I definitely recommend you visit Noele's online shop at Quick Creations :)  Great service and a great selection!

Challenge Time with Paper Nest Dolls and Vampire Owen

Hello everyone, it's challenge time Paper Nest Dolls, and I have chosen to create a fun Halloween card with Vampire Owen (I know, I'm a little late for Halloween lol!)

He is so cute, and I had him printed up for a while and sitting in my pile of "want to color" images, so I finally decided to get him done :)

Come on over to the Paper Nest Dolls challenge blog and join us, the theme is always "Anything Goes"!

Quick Creations Blog Hop with The Greeting Farm!

Quick Creations is having a fun Blog Hop featuring The Greeting Farm!  I have chosen to create a card with Holiday Anya 5 and some Kaisercraft "Frosted" paper, as well as some Nuvo Glitter Drops in "Silver Moondust".

So here are the details for the hop:

 

Hello & Welcome to the Quick Creations Holiday Hop Featuring The Greeting Farm! We have just a few rules to be eligible for winning prizes:

 

1) “Like” our Facebook page HERE.

2) Join our Facebook group HERE.

3) Follow the Quick Creations blog HERE. There will be a heading that says “Followers” on the sidebar and a Follow button underneath all current followers.

4) Comment on each stop along the hop including the Quick Creations Blog. This is most important--if you don’t do this, even if you do everything else, you will be disqualified from winning.

 

Thank you for joining us for the Quick Creations 2016 Holiday Hop featuring The Greeting Farm! Have fun hopping and Good Luck!

 

The lineup is fabulous! Don't forget to check out each blog along the way and leave a message!

 

Quick Creations Blog

Leah **You are Here**

Rachel

Kelli

Jessie

Melanie

Nikki

Indah

Rosemary

Jess

Olivia

Jeanette

Lameka

 

Have fun and see you soon :)

Hip Hop Sydney and a new challenge with PND

Hello everyone, it's time to start a new Paper Nest Dolls challenge for the month :)

I chose to create a card using Hip Hop Sydney:

I created this card using paper from the Simple Stories "DIY Boutique" collection, some Nuvo Crystal Drops and ribbon from my stash.

You can join in the challenge over at the PND challenge blog anytime during the month for your chance to win !

Drop on over and see more inspiration for the month from our fabulous Design Team:)

See you soon!

Friday Feature: Jenninfer McGuire #2

Hello all, I have the second feature card today CASE-ing Jennifer McGuire's card from this video :)

 I changed it up again, and used less elements to create the card. It makes for an elegant CAS card :)  Again I used the Altenew Peony Scrolls stamp set, and heat embossed with white embossing powder, and then colored with Gansai Tambi watercolors.I added the sentiment, then some lace and adhesive backed pearls for a clean look.

I am really enjoying this Feature Friday posts.  It gives me a chance to create and learn from some of my favorite card artists!  Next up...Sandy Allnock!  SWOON :)