Hello {Jan's Digi Shop}

Hey everyone, I have a project to share with you today using a digi stamp set from Jan's Digi Stamp Shop called Church Sympathy 604J. Although this set has some beautiful sentiments perfect for a sympathy card, I decided to use this image for a "just because" type of card.  I think the image is beautiful and can be used for lots of different occasions.

To create today's card, I printed the digital image onto vellum and then fussy cut around it.  I added a touch of color to the back side of the vellum, but was very light handed as I wanted my background to show through.

The background was created using watercolor paper,  Nuvo Shimmer Powders, and water.  I spritzed the watercolor paper with water, squeezed powders here and there, and then used my finger tip to move the color around. I wanted to keep the colors pretty intense, so I added more of the shimmer powder until I was happy with the results.

Next I adhered the vellum image on top of the watercolor panel and then added this to my die cut from a John Next Door die set (Square Scene Box).  A bit of twine added the finishing touch before adhering the focal point to the card base.

I die cut the sentiment from black card stock using a Penny Black die (Doodles) and adhered it directly to the card base.

Jan's Digi Stamp Challenges is a monthly challenge which begins on the first Monday of each month and end on the Sunday prior to the first Monday.  There will be TWO Winners chosen randomly and will have two weeks to collect their prize.  One winner will be chosen from those that submit a project using one of Jan's images and the other winner will be chosen from all the other entries.  Each winner will receive a $10 gift certificate to Jan's Digi Stamps.  So come join the fun!

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Sadly, this is my last posting for Jan's Digi Stamps team.  I have known Jan for a long time and wish her all the best with all of her endeavors.  I'll miss being a part of this team.



Until next time.....

Best Wishes {Jan's Digi Shop}

Hey everyone, I have a quick get well card I created using the Pansies for Mom digi set from Jan's Digi Stamps.  I love her designs and the fact that you get both black and white images as well as colored images.  When I'm in a bit of a rush, I like to print out the pre-colored ones and then add a bit more color and vibrance with Copics and/ or pencils.  Also, glitter is a must. 😃

I designed my card front with my software and added digital paper for the background.  I also copied the flower portion so that I could fussy cut that out and use pop dots to add more dimension to the front of the card.

And of course, glitter was added to several of the petals.

I wanted a little something extra on the inside as well.  I created a rectangle and added another image from the set.  I added more color using some Copics and some glitter to the main flower.

Come join Jan's Digi Stamp Challenges, a monthly challenge which begins on the first Monday of each month and ends on the Sunday prior to the first Monday.  There will be TWO Winners chosen randomly and will have two weeks to collect their prize.  One winner will be chosen from those that submit a project using one of Jan's images and the other winner will be chosen from all the other entries.  Each winner will receive a $10 gift certificate to Jan's Digi Stamps.  So come join the fun!

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Until next time.....

Get Well Bear {Jan's Digi Shop}

(I have two posts today. Please scroll down to see my Dies R Us project.)

Hey everyone, it's time for a new Jan's Digi Stamp Challenge #11.  I used the digi stamp set called Get Well Bear 3260J, which was released in March.

For my project today, I wanted to practice coloring an image digitally, using only a software package (I'm experimenting with Photoshop). There is definitely a learning curve and I could have printed the image and colored it by hand much quicker than doing the coloring digitally. I've got a long way to go, but everyone has to begin somewhere, right? 😆.

After I was content with the coloring, I added digital papers and other digital elements to complete my project. The sentiment comes with this digi set and I layered it in different colors to give the illusion of more dimension.

Now it's your turn to come play with us. Beginning with this challenge, Jan's Digi Stamp Challenges will become a monthly challenge. The challenge will begin on the first Monday of each month and end on the Sunday prior to the first Monday.  There will also be TWO Winners chosen randomly and will have two weeks to collect their prize.  One winner will be chosen from those that submit a project using one of Jan's images and the other winner will be chosen from all the other entries.  Each winner will receive a $10 gift certificate to Jan's Digi Stamps.

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Until next time.....

Anime Painter {Stampers Delights}

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Hey everyone, today I'd like to share my Stampers Delights April Anime New Release with you, Anime Painter.

I had lots of fun creating this easel card.  I started out by designing the digi papers and added elements in my Word software. Although the card front looks like it's three layers, it's actually only one.  The image itself was left black and white so I could color it with my Copic markers after printing it out. I added the splat element from the digi set multiple times on her apron, resizing each one.

I printed out coordinating patterned paper to create the easel card and I also combined the splat image three times to create the "stand" for the easel to rest on when opened.  After printing the splats, I fussy cut them out and colored them with Spectrum Noir Sparkle markers.  I also added a bit of washi tape to the card base to help ground the splats.

A glitter pen was used to add bling to her glasses frames and glossy accents added dimension to the glasses as well.  (Glossy Accents was also added to the heart on the cup with brushes.  This element, as well as the sentiment, are also part of the digi set.)

Be sure to check out what the rest of the team created on the Stampers Delights Inspiration Blog and join us on our Stampers Delights Fan Group on Facebook.  We'd love it if you played along in our Blog Challenge each month.  You can find out details about our Progressive Freebie Challenge on our FB page for even more chances to win free images.

Did you know that Stampers Delights now sells clear stamps?  How exciting is that!! And there is a special going on right now too!! Be sure to check out the bundle.

I'm sad to say this will be my last post for Stampers Delights.  I have loved being the Anime Design Team Coordinator for this team and will miss being a part of this group.  I love the Stampers Delights images, so I know you'll be seeing them on my blog from time to time. 😍

Until next time.....

Love My Markers {Stampers Delights}

Hey everyone, it's time for the Stampers Delights April New Release for the Chibi (today, April 3), Kawai (Saturday, April 4), and Anime (Sunday, April 5) lines.

 Today I'm sharing a card created using the new Chibi image.

To begin this card, I created a digital background using Word software.  I added the black and white image as well as the splash of ink and one of the sentiments. I then printed it out and colored this cute little girl with Copic markers.  Glitter was added to her skirt, the heart in the sentiment, and her pom-poms.  I also outlined the image with glitter for a bit more sparkle.

Next I created a background mat using the splash of ink element that's included with the set.  I changed the colors (in Word) and then printed it out onto white cardstock.

The focal point was adhered on top of my newly created patterned paper and then to the blue card base.  A bit of paper twine adds the finishing touch.

Did you know that Stampers Delights now sells clear stamps?  How exciting is that!! And there is a special going on right now too!! Be sure to check out the bundle.

Be sure to check out what the rest of the team created on the Stampers Delights Inspiration Blog and join us on our Stampers Delights Fan Group on Facebook.  We'd love it if you played along in our Blog Challenge each month.  You can find out details about our Progressive Freebie Challenge on our FB page for even more chances to win free images.

I'll be back Sunday with my Anime New Release.

Until next time.....

Birthday Buddies {Jan's Digi Shop}

Hey everyone, it's time for a new Jan's Digi Stamp Challenge #10.  I used the newly released digi stamp set called Birthday Buddies (3255J) from Jan's Digi Shop.

This birthday card uses several of the pre-colored elements from the set.  I added digital papers to create my birthday scene.  I also added bits of colors here and there to make it my own. The sentiment is also my own, although the set comes with a variety of sentiments that you can choose from.

Jan's Digi Shop is one of the few places where the digital images come in both black and white and pre-colored.  So, if you want to create something quick and easy that looks like it took you forever, this is the place to shop.  

Now it's your turn to come play with us.  Jan's Digi Stamp Challenges is held the first and third Monday of every month.  Winners are chosen randomly and will have two weeks to collect their prize.  (All the details are under the Challenge Guidelines tab at the top of the Challenge Blog page.)

Come get social with us:

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Exciting news!!

Beginning with the next challenge starting April 6, the Challenge will become a monthly challenge. It will begin on the first Monday of each month and end on the last Sunday before the new challenge begins.  Even more exciting is the fact that there will also be TWO winners chosen - one random winner will be chosen from the entries that use one of Jan's designs and one random winner from all the other entries.  Each winner will receive a $10 gift certificate to Jan's Digi Stamps.

Until next time.....

Anime Fairy {Stamper's Delights}

Hey everyone, time for the March Anime New Release from Stamper's Delights (formally known as Scrapper's Delights).

We have a brand new name that better describes the company products and lots more in the works as well.  Very soon, Stamper's Delights will be adding physical stamps to the store in addition to the digi stamps.  There is also a new line of stamps called Kawaii, so now you have three different stamp lines to choose from: Anime, Chibi, and Kawaii.  Also, beginning this month, all three of the stamp lines will have their New Release on the first weekend of each month:  Chibi will be on Friday, Kawaii on Saturday, and Anime on Sunday.

Here is the Anime New Release this month: Anime Fairy (and she coordinates beautifully with the Chibi Fairy released on Friday).

This is such a wonderful and detailed image that is so fun to color.  I decided to pair the Anime Fairy with a sentiment from the Chibi Fairy new release because I thought this sentiment went perfectly with one of the elements from the Anime set.

After adding the various elements to my focal point, I printed everything out and colored the image with Copic markers.

I added semi-transparent pink glitter to her wings and some Spectrum Noir sparkle markers to the sparkly rays and some of the flowers.

Be sure to check out what the rest of the team created on the Stamper's Delights Inspiration Blog and join us on our Stamper's Delights Fan Group on Facebook.  We'd love it if you played along in our Blog Challenge each month.  You can find out details about our Progressive Freebie Challenge on our FB page for even more chances to win free images.

Until next time.....

Chibi Fairy {Stamper's Delights}

Hey everyone, time for the March Chibi New Release from Stamper's Delights (formally known as Scrapper's Delights).

We have a brand new name that better describes the company and lots more in the works as well.  Very soon, Stamper's Delights will be adding physical stamps to the store in addition to the digi stamps.  There is also a new line of stamps called Kawaii, so now you have three different stamp lines to choose from: Anime, Chibi, and Kawaii.  Also, beginning this month, all three of the stamp lines will have their New Release on the first weekend of each month:  Chibi will be on Friday, Kawaii on Saturday, and Anime on Sunday.

Here is the Chibi New Release this month: Chibi Fairy.

This image was delightful to color with all the wonderful details that have been added. I combined a few of the elements from the digi set to create my focal point.  I also used one of the included sentiments.  After printing everything out, I colored the image with Copic markers.

I die cut the image using a Spellbinders square die (Grand Squares).  The sentiment was die cut using a Tutti Designs die (Dotted Nesting Rectangles) and a Sue Wilson Designs die (Shadow Box Collection-Stitched Square Peg Board). Tim Holtz's Holiday Greens Mini dies were used for the greenery.  I made one sample where I colored the dies cuts, but decided that it detracted from the focal point.  So I went with the all white look for the greenery.

Spectrum Noir Sparkle markers give added bling to the fairy's wings and several of the flowers. Unfortunately the angle of the above photo didn't catch the sparkle on the flowers, but it did a great job of showing all the sparkle on her wings.

Be sure to check out what the rest of the team created on the Stamper's Delights Inspiration Blog and join us on our Stamper's Delights Fan Group on Facebook.  We'd love it if you played along in our Blog Challenge each month.  You can find out details about our Progressive Freebie Challenge on our FB page for even more chances to win free images.

I'll be back Sunday with my Anime New Release.

Until next time.....

Block Sentiments {Jan's Digi Shop}

Happy Monday.  It's the first Monday of the month and that means it's time for a new Jan's Digi Stamp Challenges #9.  I used the  digi stamp set called Block Sentiments (3250J) from Jan's Digi Shop.

I needed a masculine birthday card for a guy who enjoys hunting, so I chose to print out the black and white happy birthday block sentiment.  My image is colored with Copic markers and then I fussy cut it out.

I decided to keep this pretty simple and let my focal point to all the "talking".  I adhered a piece of burlap to my card base to add a bit of texture and dimension and then added my sentiment.

If you like these Block Sentiments, be sure to check out Jan's newest companion set to this, Block Alphabet.

Now it's your turn to come play with us.  Jan's Digi Stamp Challenges is held the first and third Monday of every month.  Winners are chosen randomly and will have two weeks to collect their prize.  (All the details are under the Challenge Guidelines tab at the top of the Challenge Blog page.)

Come get social with us:

Facebook - Shopping - Pinterest - Challenges

Exciting news!!

Beginning in April, the Challenge will become a monthly challenge starting on the first Monday of each month and ending on the last Sunday before the new challenge begins.  Even more exciting is the fact that there will also be TWO winners chosen - one random winner will be chosen from the entries that use one of Jan's designs and one random winner from all the other entries.  Each winner will receive a $10 gift certificate to Jan's Digi Stamps.

Until next time.....

Anime Baby Bump {Stamper's Delights}

Hey everyone, It's time for the Anime New Release from Stamper's Delights (formally known as Scrapper's Delights).

There is a brand new name and lots more in the works as well, including the addition of physical stamps to the store (this will be happening very soon) and a new line of stamps called Kawaii.  So now you have three different stamp lines to choose from: Anime, Chibi, and Kawaii.  Also, starting in March, all three of the stamp lines will have their New Release on the first weekend of each month.  Chibi will be on Friday, Kawaii on Saturday, and Anime on Sunday.

Today's Anime New Release has three images to choose from: Anime Baby Bump, Anime For Someone Special, and Anime You Are Invited.

I've chosen the Anime Baby Bump.  I layered the digital papers behind the black and white image and printed it out.  Then I colored the image with Copic markers.

I also added a few die cuts from Die-Versions (Baby Icons) that were die cut from white cardstock and colored with Copics for my finishing touches.

Be sure to check out what the rest of the team created on the Stamper's Delights Inspiration Blog and join us on our Stamper's Delights Fan Group on Facebook.  We'd love it if you played along in our Blog Challenge each month.  You can find out details about our Progressive Freebie Challenge on our FB page for even more chances to win free images.

I'll be back on Friday, March 6 featuring my Chibi New Release project and again on Sunday, March 9 with my Anime New Release project. 😀

Until next time.....

Eggs-tra Special {Jan's Digi Shop}

It's time for a new Jan's Digi Stamp Challenges #8.  

I designed this digi card using the pre-colored images from this sweet stamp set called Cottontail Easter (3245J). I printed the egg twice so I could fussy cut out the flowers.

I layered the solid eggs behind my focal point egg with the flowers and the ribbon band.  After I was happy with the placement of everything, I added the included sentiment.

Next I found some digital papers that I liked and incorporated them into my Word file as well, making sure they were the correct size for the background.

Then I removed the background papers and printed them separately from the egg arrangement.  I wanted to fussy cut out the eggs so that it would give a bit of added dimension to the card.  Even though the added dimension is minimal, it's enough to fool the eye into thinking there is more too the card.  I added the fussy cut flowers on top of the main egg and added a bit of glitter to the flower petals.

Jan's is one of the few digi shops that I know of that also give you beautifully pre-colored images.  It's a great way to create a quick card and add a few touches here and there to make it your own 😀.

Now it's your turn to come play with us.  Jan's Digi Stamp Challenges is held the first and third Monday of every month.  Winners are chosen randomly and will have two weeks to collect their prize.  (All the details are under the Challenge Guidelines tab at the top of the Challenge Blog page.)

Come get social with us:

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Until next time.....