Happy Wednesday! It's been a minute since my last post. Things are just so darn busy this time of year. Not only do we have a completely booked calendar but it has rained and rained and rained! I feel like the rain just gives me an even bigger sense of being behind on things. We bought a new house in August and had thoughts of doing some landscaping and painting this Spring but we haven't been able to do a thing! As my Mom always says, " it will be there when you get to it" and she's right, those things aren't going any where.
Today I'm sharing a card I created for my great niece who just celebrated her first birthday. I think 1st birthday's are so much fun. I just love seeing the expression the little one makes when everyone sings to them. I have been wanting to use this image for a while now and I feel that a First Birthday is a perfect opportunity!
This card was created using a Mo's Digita Pencil Image, which I printed on Neenah 80# Solar White Card Stock. After printing the image, I colored it using the following Copic Makers:
BV23, BV20, T5, T3, T1, R21, RV95, RV93, RV91, V25, V23, V22. If you watch my video above, I explain the process used when coloring the elephant using these colors. I'll admit it was a strange combination but it was one that seemed to work for me and helped me achieve the color I was looking for.
After coloring the image, I put a little glitter on the tutu using Martha Stewart glitter in purple and a Glue Pen. I also inked the background using Tim Holtz distress ink the colors, Spun Sugar and Pumice Stone. The Pumice Stone distress ink was also used to ink around the edges of paper.
The banner at the top of the card was stamped from a hero arts stamp set and then colored in using my Copic markers. I fussy cut the banners out and adhered them to the ribbon using Gina K Connect.
Make sure to watch my video by clicking on the ink above or visiting my
for more details of how the card was made and also for a super quick and easy way to give your envelope that finishing touch to match your cards!
I plan to enter this card into the following challenge:
Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge Blog-Challenge #279
Below is a list of the items used when making this card.
Copic Marker- I find the best prices at http://www.carpediemstore.com
Digital Stamp- http://www.mosdigitalpencil.com/i-heart-you-redux/
Martha Stewart Glitter- https://www.amazon.com/Martha-Stewart-Fine-Glitter-pack/dp/B07DRT8V9Q/ref=asc_df_B07DRT8V9Q/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309807922726&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11924263822397888936&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9023168&hvtargid
=pla-583768441174&psc=1
Sakura Quickie Glue Pen
Wink of Stella-Clear
Tim Holtz Distress Ink-Spun Sugar
Tim Holtz Distress Ink-Pumice Stone
Neenah 80# Solar White Card Stock
Hero Arts Friendly Flags stamp set
Newtons Nook Birthday Essentials Stamp set -for sentiment inside the card
Thank you for visiting my blog! I try my best to give you accurate information. I am not affiliated with any of these companies nor did I receive compensation or free product for mentioning them. All products used and mentioned were personally purchased... except any digital stamps won through challenges, which were received from the company with no expectation. This blog is NOT sponsored, requested, or paid and I did it only because I wanted to. The information provided in this video is based on my own personal experience and opinion. I am not an expert nor do I work for these companies.
I hope you have an amazing day!
