Santa Ellie with Gift

Hello everyone!

I apologize I'm a little late getting the post up today. For your inspiration, I'm sharing a card I made for Christmas for Paper Nest Dolls featuring "Santa Ellie with Gift" which is available also as a digital stamp! I hope that you like it!

I colored the image with my copic markers and paired her with the new Doodlebug Design "Milk & Cookies" line. I also added a Cottage Cutz Reindeer Ornament die cut and Lawn Fawn's "Merry Christmas Border" die cut from my stash plus some wooden snowflakes to embellish.

I hope that I've inspired you to get started for next year or finish up those holiday cards! Have a wonderful New Years weekend! Be on the look out for a new challenge coming soon over at The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge Blog!

Caroling Kids

Hello everyone!

It's time for a new release at Little Blue Button Stamps! There is a coupon in the shop right now too-Code is treat30 and it gives 30% off everything in the shop and valid thru Nov.1st- Nov.5th! I'm using the new "Caroling Kids" Digital Stamp for my project. I hope that you like it!

I colored the image with my copic markers as always and paired it with some designer cardstock from the "Sugarplums" line by Doodlebug Design and added a snowflake die cut made by Cottage Cutz. The edges were also inked in "Vintage Photo" Distress Ink with the mini ink blending tool by Ranger Ink.

Thank you for stopping by! Be sure to check out the entire new release in the shop! Have a great day!

Holiday Gifts Avery

Hello everyone!

I'm here to share with you my first Christmas card of the season which is also my inspiration for Paper Nest Dolls this month! I used "Holiday Gifts Avery" which is also available as a digital stamp! I hope that you like my card =) !

I created a shabby card for this creation using some of the new pretty papers from one of Bo Bunny's Christmas lines! I colored the image with my copics as usual and added some Nuvo drops, paper flowers and berry embellishments to embellish. I also added the "Noel" die cut from La La Land Crafts to finish off. The circle from was from the "Scalloped Circles" die set by CC Designs.

Thank you for stopping by! Feel free to leave some comments if you like. You can also see the post over on The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge Blog. Don't forget to enter the challenge--there's still a few days left! Have a great rest of your weekend!

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Hello Besties Fans!

I'm  here today to share with you my next creation for Scrapbook Stamp Society using "Urban Farm Diva Daisy". I made her into a fall themed card, I hope that you like what I've done with it!

I colored the image with my copic markers as usual and layered her top of some patterned paper by Lawn Fawn from their old "Sweater Weather" collection and added some 3D foam squares. Then, I added some pumpkin shapes from Lifestyle Crafts/Quickutz to embellish the card to make it look more seasonal =) .

I hope that you like today's project. For more adorable images, be sure to visit the My Besties Shop!

Button Betty

Hello My Besties Fans!

Designer Noelle here to share with you my next project using "Button Betty" from the My Besties Shop! I hope that you like what I've made with her.

I colored the image with my copic markers and layered her on top of some pretty patterned paper by Bo Bunnyas well as a paper doily by Doodlebug Design. I added some adhesive buttons by Bo Bunny as well and inked the paper edges in Distress Ink "Vintage Photo". I also added some Nuvo Glitter "Honey Gold" Drops for the final touch.

I hope that you like today's project! Feel free to leave some comments if you like. You can also see my post over on the Scrapbook Stamp Society Blog. Have a wonderful day!

True Love Elephant

Hello Everyone!

I'm here to share with you a fun card using a My Besties image called "True Love Elephant" from the Etsy shop! I hope that you like what I've done with it!

I colored the image with my copic markers and added some emphasis on the dots with a molotow white paint pen. I also used some Spectrum Sparkle Pens for the bows and pearls on the girl elephant. I layered the image on top of some fun patterned paper from My Favorite Things "Smitten" Pad from my stash and added some adhesive enamel dots by CC Designs and paper flowers from I am Roses/Wild Orchid Crafts too.

Copic Color Combos

Elephant Skin- C5, C6, C7, C9

Ears- R22

Blue Bows- B12, B24, B29

Purple Bows- V12, V15, V17, V09

Thank you for stopping by today! I hope I have inspired you to make some creations of your own with Sherri's beautiful art! Have a great day!

Summer Fun Owen

Happy Labor Day!

I'm here to inspire you for the next Paper Nest Dolls Challenge and thought it would be the perfect time to share the birthday card that I made for my hubby this last week using "Summer Fun Owen" ! He is also available as a digital stamp if you prefer that.  I hope that you like how it turned out :) !

I colored the image wit my copic markers and inked around him and the papers with Distress ink "Broken China". Then,  I die cut him out with a CC Designs die from the "Make a Card #5" Die Set. The fun designer cardstock I used was My Favorite Things "Birthday Blowout" and Echo Park's "Magical Adventure Dots & Stripes".

Thank you for stopping by! I hope I've inspired you with today's project to enter a creation of your own this month in our "Anything Goes" Challenge over at The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge Blog ! Have a great week! 

Witch Sophie

Happy September!

Can you believe it's already September? Where did summer go? Luckily, the nice weather is still here in Oregon though! Anyway, I'm here to share with you my project using the new release from Little Blue Button Stamps called "Witch Sophie" ! I hope you like what I've created.

I colored the image with my copic markers as usual. The card case is Bazzill's Card Shoppe line in "Robin's Egg". The enamel dots are by Doodlebug Design called "Fall Glitter". The paper is by Doodlebug Design as well from their "Boos & Brews" release last year. The frame I die cut around her is LDRS Creative/Creative Basics "Fancy Rectangles & Layers" Die Set . 

Copic Color Combos Used

Skin- E000, E00, E21, E11, E04 and R20
Hair- BV20, BV23, BV25, BV29
Bows- R32, R35, R37, R39
Hat- W5, W7, W9, 100
Outfit- B60, B63, B66, B69
Booties & Stockings- YG01, YG13, YG06, YG17 and V91, V93, V95, V99
Broom- E55, E57, E59 and Y21, YR23, E15, E18
Kitty- W3, W5, W7, W9 and R20

Thank you for stopping by! Feel free to leave some comments and be sure to go check out the entire New Release at Little Blue Button Stamps! Have a great Labor Day Weekend!

Pet Dragon

Happy Sunday, Besties Fans!

I'm here to share my next creation with you for Scrapbook Stamp Society. For this card, I used an image from the Twinkle Toes Besties Trolls Collection called "Pet Dragon" ! I hope you like what I've created with it!

I colored the image with my copic markers and used some Spectrum Sparkle Pens on parts of the image and the wood veneer hearts from Lawn Fawn I added. The patterned paper is also by Lawn Fawn from their "Pint-sized Petite Prints:Beachside" 6" x 6" pad. 

Copic Color Combos

Skin- E000, E00, E21, E11, E04 and R20

Eyes- Spectrum Sparkle Aquamarine and W9

Hair- B60, B63, B66, B69

Shirt- V12, V15, V09

Leaf skirt- YG01, YG13, YG06, YG17

Flower & Dragon Hair- Y02, Y13, Y15, Y17, Y38

Dragon- BG000, BG01, BG05, BG09

Nostrils- Spectrum Sparkle Blue Topaz

Thank you for stopping by! Have a great rest of your weekend and don't forget to check out all the other adorable images available in the shop!

Scan0003

Hello My Besties Fans!

I'm here to share with you my next project for Scrapbook Stamp Society using "Scan0003" which is from the Giggle Box Collection! Isn't she super duper cute?! I hope you like my card!

I colored the image with my copic markers. I layered some pretty patterned paper from Fancy Pants Designs "Joy Parade" line onto a white card base and added some Nuvo Jewel Drops. I also inked the edges with Distress Ink in "Vintage Photo".

Copic Color Combos Used

Skin- E000, E00, E21, E11, E04; R20 (for cheeks) and W9, B60, B63, B66, B69 (for eyes)

Hair- YR14, YR18, E08, E18

Dress & Hair Bow-BG000, BG01, BG05, BG09; RV13, RV14, RV17 (for hearts and stripes) 

and Y11, Y15, Y17, E15, E18 (for flowers on bow piece); R81, R83, R85, R89, Y17 (for flower on dress)

Stockings- B32, B34, B37, B39

Shoes- R32, R35, R29, R59

Thank you for stopping by! Feel free to leave some comments if you like. You can also check out my post over on the Scrapbook Stamp Society Blog. Have a great week!

Mermaid with Sea Turtle

Hello crafty friends!

Today starts a new challenge at The Paper Nest Dolls! I am using "Mermaid with Sea Turtle" for my card today because it's such a fun and beautiful image. She is also available as a Digital Stamp. I hope you like my creation! Here are some details about the challenge which can also be found on the Challenge blog: 

We have changed the way we will be awarding prizes from now on, and there will only be one prize for the overall winner.  The top 3 will still be named and will still have the honor of displaying the Top 3 winner badge on their blog.  From now on, the overall winner will win a Paper Nest Dolls digital image!  So, if you are the overall winner, be sure to send a message to papernest.challenges@gmail.com with your choice of image and indicate in the subject line that you are the Monthly Winner.  
Remember, the challenge here is always Anything Goes :)

I colored the image as usual and trimmed with my Tim Holtz/Tonic Studios Scissors. I used some dies from my stash to cut out the scalloped circles (CC Designs) and seashell border (La-La Land Crafts). The cardstock base is made by Bazzill Basics Paper manufactured by American Crafts. The patterned paper is from Echo Park Paper's "Let's Be Mermaids" 6" x 6" Paper Pad. The embellishments are from my stash, I can't recall the brand. 

Copic Color Combos Used

Skin- E000, E00, E21, E11, E04 ; R20 for cheeks and W9 for eyes
Hair- E71, E74, E77, E79
Shell top- BV000, BV02, BV13, BV08
Tail- RV02, RV04, RV06, RV09
Turtle- YG11, YG06, YG17
Starfish- Y35, Y38
Sand- E53, E55, E57
Coral- E21

Thank you for stopping by today! Feel free to leave some comments, they are much appreciated! Head over to the Online Store and Digi Shop to check out all the adorable images Christine has to offer! Have a great day!

Miss Lilly Mermaid

Happy Friday!

It's time for my inspiration post for Little Blue Button Stamps on the blog today! I used the adorable image called "Miss Lilly Mermaid". I hope you like my creation!

I colored the image with my copic markers and layered her on top of some pretty mermaid themed paper by Echo Park Paper Co. Lastly, I added some glitter enamel dots called "Magical Pastel" by Your Next Stamp for the final touch.

Thank you for stopping by today! For more photos and details, check out my post on the Little Blue Button Stamps Blog. Have a wonderful weekend!

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Hello My Besties Fans!

I'm here to share with you my next project for Scrapbook Stamp Society (Sherri Baldy My Besties)! This time I used an image from the Fashionista Besties Collection called "Img811". I hope that you like what I've created!

I colored this image with my copic markers and added some pretty patterned paper by Bo Bunny. I also added some adhesive pearls from Trimcraft, paper flowers and lace from my stash. 

Copic Combos Used

Skin- E000, E00, E21, E11, E04 and R20

Sunglasses- RV52, RV55, RV69 and T5, T7, T9

Dress- BV000, BV02, BV13, BV08

Apron & Earrings- RV02, RV04, RV06, RV09 and YG03, YG13, YG17; RV91, RV93, RV95, RV99

Thank you for stopping by! Feel free to leave some comments if you like. You can also find my post on the Scrapbook Stamp Society Blog. Don't forget to stop by the shop and see all the beautiful images that Sherri has to offer. Have a wonderful day and weekend!

Miss Lily Happy B-Day!

Hello Little Blue Button Fans!

I hope that you're having a great week so far. I am here to share my next project with you using "Miss Lily Happy B-Day!" Digital Stamp. I hope that you like what I've created with her.

I colored the image with my copics and layered her on some pretty papers from My Mind's Eye and added some embellishments by American Crafts and Nuvo. The edges were distressed and inked in a very light pink color, I believe it was Distress Ink "Spun Sugar". 

Copic Color Combos Used

Skin; E000, E00, E21, E11, E04 and R20

Eyes- W9 and B01, B02

Hair- YR14, YR18, E07, E09

Bow- R32, R35, R29, R59

Dress- V12, V15, V09

Boots- E84, E87, E89

Cake- R32, R35, R29, R59; RV02, RV04, RV06, RV09; B01, B02

Thank you for stopping by! Feel free to leave some comments on my project if you like. You can also see the post over on the Little Blue Button Stamps Blog . Have a great day!

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Hello My Besties Fans!

Designer Noelle here to share with you a project that I made using "Img688" Digital Stamp! Isn't she beautiful? I hope you like what I've done with her!

I colored the image with my copic markers and cut her out with a die from my stash. The flower frame is by Die-Versions and sentiment is by The Greeting Farm. I added some enamel dots by Prima and paper flowers to accent the card. I inked and distressed the edges in Distress Ink "Vintage Photo" and layered everything on some Bo Bunny "Madeleine" 6" x 6" Papers.

Copic Colors Used

Skin- E000, E00, E21, E11, E04 and R20

Eyes- B60 and W10

Dress- RV02, RV04, RV06, RV09

Wings- R000, R00, R02

Purple Flower- V01, V04, V06, V09

Blue/Purple Flowers- B60, B63, B66, B69

Blue Flower- B01, B02, B04

Red Flower- R32, R35, R46, R29, R59

Yellow Flower and centers- Y02, Y15, Y17, E15, E18

Thank you for stopping by today! I hope you enjoyed my project. Feel free to leave some comments here or on the Scrapbook Stamp Society Blog! Have a great day!

Princess with Poppy

Hello Everyone!

I hope that you're having a great weekend so far and having some nice weather too! We hit almost 90 degrees here in Oregon yesterday! Anyway, I'm sharing my next project for Little Blue Button Stamps with you today. For this project, I used the "Princess with Poppy" Digital Stamp. I hope you love it!

I colored the gorgeous image with my copic markers as usual and fussy cut her out. I inked the edges of the paper in Distress Ink "Vintage Photo". Then, I added some lace trim (Live and Love Crafts) and paper flowers by I am Roses and Wild Orchid Crafts from my stash.

Thank you for stopping by today! I hope that I've inspired you to make some creations of your own. Have a great rest of your weekend!