Avery with Snowman

Happy 5th Birthday to Paper Nest Dolls!

It's time for the new challenge for January, which is "Anything Goes" as always! You can find more details over on The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge Blog.  I'm sharing my inspiration using "Avery with Snowman". It is also available as a digital stamp if you prefer.  I made this card for my Sister-in-law for Christmas :). I hope that you like it!

 

I colored her with my copics as usual. I die cut around her using a die by Lawn Fawn from stash. I layered her on top of designer cardstock from Doodlebug Design's "Polar Pals" collection. I distressed the edges and inked them with Distress Ink in "Broken China". I added some enamel dots by My Mind's Eye and a Doodle pop Snowman also from the Doodlebug Design "Polar Pals" Collection.  The card base is from Bazzill's Card Shoppe line. 

 Thank you for stopping by!  I hope to see your creations in this month's challenge! Feel free to leave some comments and be sure to check out all the images available at Paper Nest Dolls! Have a wonderful weekend! 

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!

Holiday Friends

Happy Monday Everyone!

I'm here with my next inspiration for Paper Nest Dolls using "Holiday Friends", which is also available in digi! I hope that you like what I've created with it!

I colored the image with my copics as usual. You can't really tell from the pictures, but there is some clear sparkle on the white parts of the image. I also used some Nuvo Script Brush pens to write the sentiment. I cut her out using a Lawn Fawn die set from my stash. The designer cardstock I used on this is from a Kaisercraft line called "Christmas Wishes" and I used some enamel embellishments by My Mind's Eye. I inked the edges in various colors of Lawn Fawn's mini inks. I added some heart trim and a bow I made from my stash as well. 

Copic Color Combos Used

Skin- E000, E00, E21, E11, E04

Eye and Hoofs- W9

Hair- YR31, YR24, YR27, E19

Coat and Mittens- B60, B63, B66, B69

Hat and Dress- V01, V04, V06, V09

Boots- BV20, BV23, BV25, BV29

Bells- Y11, Y15, YR23, E15, E18

String- E42, E43, E44

Reindeer- E50, E53, E55, E57, E59 and E31, E33, E35, E37

Nose and Bow- R32, R35, R29, R59

Thank you for stopping by! Feel free to leave some comments if you wish. I look forward to seeing your creations in this month's challenge over at The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge Blog! Have a great day/night!

Avery with Coffee

Hello everyone!

I'm here to share my next inspiration for The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge! I've used "Avery with Coffee" on my project today, which is also available in digi. I hope that you like it!

I colored the image with my copics as usual. I layered her on some pretty designer cardstock  by Echo Park Paper from one their newest fall lines using glue dots. I distressed the edges of the papers and added some pom pom lace trim. Lastly, I added a sentiment from another set to finish off the card.

Thank you for stopping by! I hope to see many of your creations entered into our challenge. Don't forget to check out all the images that Christine has to offer in the shop! Have a great day/night!

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!

Tea Party Ellie

Hello Crafty Friends!

I'm here to share with you some inspiration for the Paper Nest Dolls Challenge this month using "Tea Party Ellie" which is also available in digi! I hope that it inspires you to make some creations of your own to enter into the challenge. Before I share my card, here are the rules for the challenge, which can also be found on the sidebar of the blog link I've provided above:

Challenge Rules

1.) Challenges are now run monthly from Monday to Monday. Winners are announced with the start of each new challenge.

2.) Paper Nest images are NOT required to enter the challenge. If there is a special prize being offered the rules listed for that challenge

3.) You can create ANY project for each challenge.

4.) There is a maximum of 2 entries per person

5.) No back linking! Only projects posted during the duration of the challenge may be submitted

6.) We reserve the right to remove any challenge entries that do not meet the challenge guidelines.

7.) Overall winner will have a choice of 2 images from the shope but if you use a Paper Nest Doll, then you will have your choice of 3 images.

The top picks will have their choice of 1 image

To claim your prize email papernest.challenges@gmail.com and in the subject please indicate that you are the overall winner and for which month. You have 2 weeks to claim your prize

8.) Have fun!

I colored the image with my copic markers as usual. I cut the image out using a die from my stash by CC Designs from their "Scalloped Ovals" Die Set. I then inked the edges in Distress Ink "Shaded Lilac" and "Wilted Violet". The patterned paper I used is from Echo Park Paper's "Once Upon a Time" Princess line. I added some Nuvo Jewel & Glitter Dots in several colors for the final touch.

Thank you for stopping by today! Feel free to leave some comments for me if you wish. Also, be sure to check out all the adorable images available at the Paper Nest Dolls Online Store and Digi Shop!

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! 

All American Avery

Happy Birthday America (well tomorrow) !

It's time for a new challenge over at The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge Blog! I created a card for your inspiration using "All American Avery". She comes in rubber and digital !I hope that you like it!

I colored the image with my copic markers as usual. I die cut her out using a Lawn Fawn "Stitched Rectangle Stackables" Die and layered her on top of pretty patterned paper from an old Lawn Fawn line called "Pint Sized Prints: Beachside". I also added a couple layers of red cardstock by Bazzill Basics Paper and some enamel dots by C.C. Designs from their "Little Man" assortment. The aqua card base is also from Bazzill Basics Paper.

Copic Color Combos Used

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

Hair- Y21, YR23, E15, E18

Top and Bow- B21, B24, B29 and Y19, Y38, E15, E18

Skirt- R22, R29, R46, R59

Flag- R22, R29, R59 and B21, B24, B29

Boots- E53, E55, E57

Thank you for stopping by! Feel free to leave some comments if you like. I look forward to seeing your creations in the challenge this month! Have a great day!

Troll Ellie

Hello friends!

Guest Designer Noelle here to share with you my last post! I used "Troll Ellie" for my final project. You'll still be able to see my work with the Challenge Team though :) . I hope you like my project!

I colored the image with my copic markers and layered it on top of the fun papers from the new Doodlebug line called "Fairy Tale Unicorn". I popped up the paper using some 3D Foam Dots. The enamel dots and pop up flowers are also by Doodlebug from the same collection. 

Copic Color Combos;

Skin- E000, E00, E21, E11, E04 and R22 for blush.

Eyes- W9 and white Molotow paint pen

Hair- B01, B02, B04

Dress- YG11, YG03, YG06, YG17 and Y02, Y15, Y17, Y19

Bows- BV02, BV13, BV08

Flower- RV52, RV55, RV69 and Y11, Y15, Y17, E15, E18

Thank you for stopping by! I hope that you liked my project. Feel free to leave comments here or on the post over on The Paper Nest. Have a great weekend!

"Daisy Emma"

Hello crafty friends!

I am here to share with you my next creation for Paper Nest Dolls using "Daisy Emma", which marks the start of a new challenge for March! The theme is "Anything Goes" as always. Here are some details on the challenge, which can also be found on The Paper Nest Dolls 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 with my copic markers over the summer so I don't remember the exact combos I used on it, but they are from the BG, BV, E, and Y families. The patterned paper I paired it with is from Lawn Fawn's original "Perfectly Plaid" collection. The sequins are by Doodlebug Design. The butterflies are made by CottageCutz which is my fave die company! The flower banner is by La La Land Crafts which is another fave of mine.

I hope you're inspired by the card I've created and enter your own card or other craft into the challenge! Feel free to leave some comments and have a great start to your week!

Love Letter Avery

Hello Everyone!

I am here to share with you my project for your inspiration with "Love Letter Avery".  I hope that you like what I've done with her and enter your own creations into our "Anything Goes" Challenge this month!

I colored the image with my copics. You can see it a little behind the fence, but she has red boots on. I used a few dies by The Greeting Farm and Lawn Fawn from my stash as well as some Doodlebug Design enamel shapes for the card. As usual the paper edges are inked in "Vintage Photo" from Distress Ink by Ranger. The patterned paper is by My Favorite Things and C.C. Designs.

Thank you for stopping by! I hope that you liked my creation. Feel free to leave some comments if you wish. You can also see my post over on The Paper Nest Dolls Challenge Blog. Also, be sure to check out all the other adorable stamps that Christine has to offer HERE! Have a wonderful day!

Hugs and Kisses

Hello everyone!

It has been awhile since my last post--I haven't been feeling well between the stomach flu I got and my chronic pain, but I'm hoping things will be back in normal mode soon. Anyway, today starts a new challenge over at Paper Nest Dolls, you can find all the info HERE to enter the challenge. I hope you like my creation!

Isn't she adorable?! This is "Hugs and Kisses Emma"! Here's a close-up of my colored image:

I colored the image with my copics as usual. I used some super cute paper from Doodlebug's new "Cream and Sugar" line and also the white doily is Doodlebug as well. I added some sparkly dots from Simple Stories "Enchanted" line. The flowers are by Wild Orchid Crafts or I am Roses, I honestly can't remember which. Below I'll list the copic combos:

Copics Used

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

Eyes- W9

Hair- E21, E25, E29

Clip- R81, R83, R85, R89 and N5, N9

Shirt- R81, R83, R85, R89 and R32, R35, R59

Xoxo Banner- B12, B24, B28

Shoes & Bows- R32, R35, R59

Stockings- E41

Thank you for stopping by! Feel free to leave some comments and I hope to see some of your creations in this month's challenge! Have a great day!

Avery with Rose

Happy Friday, Crafty Friends!

I hope that you're having a great week and have some time for crafting this weekend. I'm here to inspire you to do just that :) !

For my project, I used the gorgeous image "Avery with Rose" for my card. The image is colored in copic markers. I added some pretty papers from Kaisercraft and some die cuts. I distressed the edges and inked them with Distress Ink "Vintage Photo".

I hope you like my creation and enter a creation of your own into our "Anything Goes" Challenge! Have a wonderful day and weekend!

Cupcake Avery

Happy January!

Hello everyone! It's hard to believe we're already 2 days into 2017! I am here to share with you some inspiration with my next project for Paper Nest Dolls Challenge! First, here are the details for the challenge which can also be found by clicking the link I have provided:

***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 $10 gift code to the Paper Nest Dolls online digi store!  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 copic markers as usual and added some cupcake die cuts to accent the cupcake theme in the image. The patterned paper I used is from Echo Park's "Party Time" line. The circle die cuts and the one behind are from C.C. Designs.

I hope you like my creation! I didn't write down my copic combos this time, but I did use alot of the RV and V families in this one. Anyway, I hope to see some of your amazing creations in this month's challenge over at Paper Nest Dolls and be sure to check out the shop for recent releases HERE! Have a great week!

Happy Snowflake Season!

Can you believe Christmas is this weekend?!

I certainly can't! It has come way too fast for me this year. I didn't even get all my decorations up this time, so it's a good thing there's one every year haha! Anyway, I'm here to share with you a creation I made for Paper Nest Dolls using "Avery with Bear Friend" . This is one of the few Christmas cards I made this year. I'm hoping to make many more for next year! Anyway, I hope that you like it, I'm really happy with how it turned out!

I colored the image with my copics as usual and added some distressing and die cuts to accent the image, along with a sentiment. The patterned paper is from Doodlebug's "Sugarplums" and "Polar Pals" lines from last Christmas-- it is sadly no longer available. The die cuts I added are from Cottage Cutz and La La Land Crafts.

I hope that you liked my project today! I didn't write down the copic combos I used but they are in the R, RV, B, and BG family for most of it and of course E's for hair and teddy :). Thank you again for stopping by! Don't forget to enter some creations of your own over at Paper Nest Dolls "Anything Goes" Challenge this month!