Midnight Madness challenge #82

Here's one of my cards for the Midnight Madness Challenge for this month. I used paper from the new Bo Bunny Midnight Frost collection. Then I used the snowflake border die from Tim Holtz and tied a ribbon around it with the sentiment tag. The sentiment is from Amuse. I stamped the bear from High Hopes and colored him with Copics. Then I popped him up on the Labels 11 Nestabilites dies, which I had sponged with Summer Sky Momento ink before removing the die. I used the snowflakes to create the circle doily piece behind my image. Stay warm!

You're a Special Tweet!

I choose this weeks sketch from Friday Sketchers for this card. First, I stamped my Calico Cat from Stamp Shoppe Creations and the Bird's nest from Memory Box. Then colored all the images with Copics. I then, cut out the nest and popped it on the tree branch after I stenciled clouds in the background. I used the Large scallop Nestabilities to mat the cut out images. All papers that I used were from We R Memory. The special tweet stamp was from High Hopes and was the perfect sentiment for this card. Notice!!! I used the NEW, just came in, Tim Holtz sun rays texture fades embossing folder. Then I distressed the embossing to make it POP! Hope your day is a real "tweet" :)

Sir Dustan

We now have in the new Dustin Pike stamps. All these images are so Cute!!! I used paper from October Afternoon in the background and then I used the green crinkle paper for the ground for these guys to stand on. The double sided ribbon is from May Arts and the sentiment is stamped on a spellbinder label. The images were colored with Copic marker to match the paper. Then I added a little distress ink around the edges and the scuffed up the edges to make it looked a little burnt and rough like the dragon had a little fun! I made this for my son's 16th birthday. The stamp is called Sir Dustin and my son's name is Dustan...what a perfect fit!

A Swingin' Good Time

Another High Hopes Cutie! Using the frame from the circle I cut out for another card, Michelle "hung" the rope this girl to swing on. The Copic markers were used to color her and the white gel pen added some highlights. Just add a little ribbon and a few flowers and that's all you need for this card. Stop by again soon!

Cutie from High Hopes

These kids are sure cute from High Hopes. After coloring the girl, I colored the ground around her feet with gray, to give here something to stamd on. I used some Spica markers in the water that is in the bucket. I used the swirl die from Sizzix again. They are versatile! Make a border with the Fiskars scallop border punch and add some glitter dots. Hope this made you smile :)

Happy Birthday Little Dude

Here's another stamp from High Hopes. The amuse saying "Happy Birthday, Little Dude" is perfect with this image. The hardware of the tabs and label plates, made this a more boyish feel. I love to use embellishments on my cards, but it is harder to find the right embellishments for the boy cards. Flowers don't work, ribbons are okay but sometimes have too much of a feminine feel. These metal embellishments work great! I used the Nestabilities Label 3 on this card too. Add a little faux stitching with the ScorBug and the card is done! Yee Haw!!

A Little Hog!

Love this little fellow from High Hopes with the sentiment. Paper is by Cloud9 Design. Cuttlebug Heart Embossing Folder is a perfect fit with the card. Ribbon by May Arts, flower by Prima, decorative pin by Heidi Grace and Threading Water punch by Fiskars.
~michelle~

Happy 4th of July!!

This Summer's Sweetness girl from High Hopes seemed the perfect 4th of July card. The yummy watermelon and bare toes! We should be getting some more of this girl in soon...hopefully :) I will be doing this card in my More Copics class, July 21. That class will focus on skin tones and hair color. The other card will be a boy fishing. You will see a sample of that card in a future blog post! Have a safe 4th of July!

High Hopes in Orange!

Isn't this little lady from High Hopes the *sweetest?!* I just had a hoot coloring her with Copic Markers. This is also my first attempt with my Copic Airbrush! I am *SO* in love....and I'm sure I will love it even more as I learn more about it. I love the look you get with the Nestabilities dies...that white edge is so crisp and fun. The paper is from Cloud9 Design, flowers by Prima, die by Sizzix.

TIP: When using the Copic Airbrush you can layer colors, in this case I had brown dirt, green grass, blue sky and yellow sun.

Oh, and I apologize if anyone hates the orange dress as much as Heidi does.....it's not a color I normally grab....I usually would grab blue....but it seemed so fun at the time! Leave me a comment and tell me it's not *that bad*.....please!! LOL! ~michelle~

So Thoughtful!

This cute little fellow is by High Hopes. He's gussied up with Copics and White Gel Pen which Heidi does so well! Nestabilites provide the perfect backdrop, accented with the black doodling. Designer paper is such a fun way to add *pop* to a card. These stripes are by Cloud9 Design and they have such a variety of color combinations that they are perfect for any project! Ric Rac is a fun alternative to ribbon...check out all of the colors available at The Stamp Shoppe!

Tip: Foam Pop Tape can add the perfect bit of dimension to your images, *popping* them off of the papers.
~michelle~

Thankssssss Much!

Let's just say that snakes rate down there with spiders on my *list* of things I don't like...but this feller just makes ya grin! Images is by High Hopes, colored with Copics and accented with the white gel pen. This card uses a Cuttlebug Folder to simulate snake skin! Go see Heidi for all the fun embellies!!

TIP: I added the *sssss's* onto thanks....."work those stamps, ladies!!"
~michelle~

High Hopes!

This critter has High Hopes for a Happy Birthday! This image is adorable using the *out of the box* technique. Stamp your image on white cardstock and color with Copic Markers. Highlight with a white gel pen. Then cut a portion of the white off....so your image is *out of the box!*
The desiger paper is by Heidi Grace.

One last TIP: Pull our your markers and match them with a fun sheet of paper....it's easier to match them *before* you color them!!

Hope you all had a Happy Memorial Day Weekend! ~michelle~

Congrats!

I had the occasion to make a baby card...and I'm about 4 months late....so I decide to go for more of a *boy* card!

This little image is by High Hopes, colored with Copics and I highlighted the buckles and glass with Spica Glitter Pens. Designer Paper is by Cosmo Cricket....perfect with it's subtle woodgraining and distressing for a little boy...just ask me how I know!!

I'm not sure the company on the ribbon...but I know I got it at the Stamp Shoppe, and I need to get some more, I love it for little boy projects! The Rub-ons are by Making Memories, the brads by Dress It Up!

~michelle~

Blimey...I missed it!

This little Leprechaun was going to wish you a Happy St. Patty's Day, but he's a little late! This guy comes from High Hopes rubber stamps. He's colored with Copic markers and Spica pens to add some glitz to his gold accents. A few gold gems...dropping a few lucky coins. The oval mat was cut with the nestablilites. The sentiment is from Peddler's Pack. Hope this fellow puts a smile on your face and a spring in your step!

Explore!

This card is going to be my son's birthday card this year. He's a little outdoorsman when his nose isn't stuck in a book or when he's not off on an adventure with Reader Rabbit on the computer!

I colored the image from High Hopes with my Copics. I added faux stitching and some distressing to make it a bit more masculine. I love this ribbon that I picked up at The Stamp Shoppe. I was thinking for scrapbooking school photos....so now I might need to get some more!!

The designer Paper is by Paper Loft, if I remember right!

Man's Best Friend!

This little guy is peeking out to say "HI". Meet Brutus. He is a High Hopes stamp. He is so cute, you would love to cuddle up with him. Using the window cards from Heidi Grace make a perfect background. The circles on the cards are flocked so it feels like your petting Brutus :0) Adding to the outside of the card, I added some flowers with my own flare. The centers have the "rain dots" from Cloud 9 with a brad in the middle. Using ribbon to make a "leaf" which I attached to the back of the flower with the brad. The friend saying is from Hero Arts. Hope Brutus added a little warm fuzzy to your day!

It's a jungle out there!

Here's another High Hopes stamp for you. This little jungle guy is coming in soon! I added the jungle leaves from whippersnapper to add depth to the image. Again, the white paper needed a little something so more rain dots were added. The zebra paper from Bo Bunny added to the jungle theme. Notice again the white gel pen?? There are many white gel pens out there, but the ones that I have found work the best are the Inkssentials by Ranger or the white Signo pens by Uni-ball.

Little Critter

One last card here featuring High Hopes Stamps. Check out this little critter, colored with Copics and highlighted with the white gel pen!! I love how he is cut out and layered over the Cuttlebugged Oval. The nestabilities scalloped oval are faux stitched for a fun touch! ~michelle~

Monkey Business!

This little fellow is soooooo special with his little potbelly and banana!! Check out how Heidi added the banana....it adds dimension! Love the ribbon treatment on this one too for a fun and different look. I love faux stitching with scuffing together, it also adds lots of dimension!

~michelle~

Ssspecial Wissshes!

This card features a High Hopes image, colored with Copics and highlighted with the White Gel Pen. Designer Paper and Rain Dot Accents are by Cloud9 Design. Nestabilities frame the image. Check out the fun Cuttlebug Embossing Folder that resembles snake skin! Prima flowers finish the card off. ~michelle~