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Monday, March 28, 2016

The Paper Nest Dolls Inspiration Post:"Messy Hair Ellie"

March 28th, 2016


The Paper Nest Dolls Inspiration Post:
"Messy Hair Ellie"


Hello crafty friends! I have some inspiration for The Paper Nest Dolls to share with you. I used a recent release image called "Messy Hair Ellie" for my project. I hope that you like it! Here are the requirements for entering the challenge:

***Please NOTE - There is a change in winner prizes ***


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 $20 gift code to the Paper Nest Dolls online store, where they can purchase rubber stamps!  So, if you are the overall winner, be sure to send a message to "papernest.challenges@gmail.com"and indicate in the subject line that you are the Monthly Winner.  
Remember, the challenge here is always Anything Goes :)





I colored the image with my copics as usual. The designer paper is from American Crafts Dear Lizzy "Daydreamer"  & "Serendipity" collections. The doily is by Doodlebug Design. The paper flowers are made by Wild Orchid Crafts. The trim and berries are from Live & Love Crafts.

Copics Used
Skin- E000, E00, E21, E11, E04 and R20
Hair- E50, E53, E43, E59
Shirt- YG03, YG67, G99 and RV02, RV04, RV06, RV09
Leggings- RV63, RV66, RV69
Shoes- V01, V04, V06, V09

Products Used

Thank you for stopping by! I hope to see some of your beautiful creations in this month's challenge. You can find all the details on The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge Blog! Feel free to leave some comments on my project if you like. Have a great day!











Monday, March 7, 2016

Little Blue Button Crafty Monday: "Easter Crew"

March 7th, 2016


Little Blue Button Crafty Monday:
"Easter Crew"


Hello everyone, welcome to Crafty Monday at Little Blue Button Stamps! Can you believe it's already almost time for Easter? 2016 just seems to be flying by! Anyway, I am here with my project for Little Blue Button Stamps Design Team using the new release image "Easter Crew".



I colored the image in my copics as always and paired it with some fun papers from Doodlebug Design, Lawn Fawn and Bazzill. The glitter enamel dots are also by Doodlebug Design.

Copics Used

Chicks- Y11, Y15, Y17, Y19 and RV02, RV04
Egg- (top to bottom) BG10, BG72, BG75, 
Y21, YR23, E15, E18, 
RV02, RV04, RV06, RV09, 
V01, V04, V06, V09, 
YG03, YG63, YG67, G99, 
B12, B24
Bow on Egg- BV000, BV02, BV13, BV08
Grass- YG03, YG63, YG67, G99

Products Used

Thank you for stopping by today! Feel free to leave some comments and go check out all the cute images over at Little Blue Button Stamps! Have a great day!




The Paper Nest Dolls March 2016 Challenge Inspiration: "Gnome Ellie" & "Avery With Teddy"

March 7th, 2016


The Paper Nest Dolls March 2016 Challenge Inspiration:
"Gnome Ellie" and "Avery With Teddy"

Hello everyone! It's time for the new challenge at The Paper Nest Dolls for March. I hope to see many gorgeous creations this month entered in the challenge! Here are all the details on the challenge: 

***Please NOTE - There is a change in winner prizes ***

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 $20 gift code to the Paper Nest Dolls online store, where they can purchase rubber stamps!  So, starting this month, December 2015, if you are the overall winner, be sure to send a message to "papernest.challenges@gmail.com"and indicate in the subject line that you are the Monthly Winner.  
Remember, the challenge here is always Anything Goes :)

I have used "Gnome Ellie" for my first project today. I really love this image, perfect for spring cards and other creations! I hope that it will inspire you to enter the challenge.



I colored the image in my copic markers. The frame I cut her out with is a die by Lawn Fawn called "Small Stitched Rectangles Stackables". The patterned paper is from Kaisercraft "Fairy Dust" collection. The gorgeous flower is made by I am Roses. I inked the edges in Distress ink colors "Wilted Violet" and "Peacock Feathers".

Copics Used
Skin- E000, E00, E21, E11, E04 and R20
Hair- E50, E53, E43, E59, E49
Shirt- BG000, BG01, BG57, BG49 and R22, R46, R29, R59
Skirt- RV63, RV55, RV66, RV69
Leggings- R22, R46, R29, R59
Shoes and Flower Stems- YG03, YG63, YG67, G99
Daffodils- E15, YR23, Y21, Y11
Hat- RV63, RV55, RV66, RV69 and R22, R46, R29, R59
Flower on Hat- Y21, YR23, E15, E18 and BV000, BV02, BV13, BV08

Products Used

For my second project, I used "Avery With Teddy". I really love how this one came out!



I colored the image with my copics as always. The patterned paper is from the new Echo Park "Spring" collection! The trim is from Live & Love Crafts. The blue flowers are made by I am Roses. The enamel dots are from Doodlebug Design. Lastly, I distressed with my Prima Marketing Distressing Tool and inked the edges in Distress ink in Vintage Photo and Peacock Feathers.
Copics Used

Skin- E000, E00, E21, E11, E04 and R20
Eyes- W9
Hair- YR14, YR09, E07, E09
Bow & Hair Tie- R22, R46, R29, and R59
Dress- BG000, BG01, BG05, BG09 and R22, R46, R29 and R59
Teddy- V01, V04, V06, V09 and W9
Flower- BV000, BV02, BV13, BV08 and G21, G94, G99

Products Used






Thank you for stopping by! I hope that you liked my card! Head over to The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge Blog to enter a creation of your own! Have a wonderful day!