Artful Angel - June Mystery Craft Along - S'more Wishes

Hello friends!  Today I am sharing the card that I created for the Artful Angel June Mystery Craft Along.  If you weren’t able to make it to the actual event, it is NOT too late!  The materials and instructions are posted in the Artful Angel Facebook Group so that you can still play along!

DT Linh (@lvhandcrafted) did an amazing job hosting this month’s Mystery Craft Along!  Did you notice that the card also follows the June sketch?  If you participated, that means you can enter it in the June Sketch Challenge also!  

For my card, I colored up the adorable Savannah image from S’more Wishes with Copic markers (colors listed below), cut her out and set her aside.   I started by choosing my patterned paper and then selected the colors of my cardstock from there.  I ended up with a color palette that I would probably never have selected; however, I love it.  I will list all my supplies at the end of the post (All items with a link are available in the Artful Angel Shop).

Copic Colors Used:

Savannah – W09, W07, W05, W03, W01, W0

Stump – E18, E15, E13

Grass – G07, YG25, YG11, YG00

Bow/Flower – BG49, BG57, BG53, Y13, Y08

Additional Supplies:

Artful Angel S’more Wishes stamp set

Newton’s Nook Springtime 6 x 6 Paper Pad

C.C. Designs Circle Dies

Stampin’ Up Card Stock:  Bermuda Bay, So Saffron, Melon Mambo

Neenah Solar White 110# Card Stock

Altenew Metallic Thread

Kindred Stamps Sentiment Banners Dies

Versamark Watermark Ink Pad

WOW Ultra Fine Bright White Embossing Powder

Art Glitter “Dries Clear” Glue 

I really hope that you decide to join us in the Craft Along and will share your creations with us in the Artful Angel Facebook Group!  Don’t forget to upload your card to BOTH the June Mystery Craft Along Album AND the June Sketch Challenge Album so that you can be entered into the drawing!

Thanks so much for hanging out with me today!  I hope that you have fund something to inspire you to get crafty!  

Don’t forget to enter discount code KIMSIMPSON when checking out in the Artful Angel Shop to save 10% off your order!

Xoxo, Kim

Artful Angel June Sketch Challenge - C.C. Designs Birthday Critters

Hello friends!  Can you believe that it is June already?  I can't!  Today, I am so excited to share this fun card that I created to play along with the June Sketch Challenge over in the Artful Angel Takes Flight Facebook Group!   This month, DT Dalis is hosting the challenge.  

I was so excited to play along with this and I knew that the C.C. Designs Birthday Critters Stamp Set (available in the Artful Angel Shop) would be PERFECT!  These happy little critters were so much fun to color up with my Copic markers (colors listed below).  Once I finished coloring, I cut him out and set the image aside. 

This is the June Sketch, created by @pagemaps.  

Measurements;

5 1/2" x 8 1/2" base of Neenah Solar White card stock, scored at 4 1/4"

5" x 3 3/4", 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" and 1" x 3 1/2" panels of Granny Apple Green card stock

 4" x 3 1/2" panel of printed paper

5 1/2" x 1 1/2" strip of Melon Mambo card stock

3" x 3" piece of white card stock

I heat embossed my sentiment and die-cut the banner using the Kindred Stamps Card Basics Dies.  I cut a scalloped circle and a stitched circle using my trusty Circle Dies from C.C. Designs (also available in the Artful Angel Shop).

I wrapped the hot pink strip in metallic thread and began to assemble my card.  Once I had all of my layers adhered, I added my colored image and a bow to the front.  I just love how bright and cheerful this card is! 

Colors Used: 

Dog - E18, E15, E13

Hat and Ribbon - RV09, RV06, RV04

Balloon - BG49, BG57, BG53

Gift - G07, YG25, YG11, YG00

White Gel Pen

Please join us over in the Artful Angel Takes Flight group and play along with this fun challenge!  I can't wait to see what you create!  If you head on over to the Artful Angel Shop, enter KIMSIMPSON at checkout to save 10%!

Thanks so much for popping by! 

Xoxo, Kim

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Artful Angel Sketch Challenge - April 2022

 Hi friends!  I wanted to pop back in to share my take on the April 2022 Sketch Challenge over in the Artful Angel Facebook Group! 

We started with a sketch that I found on Pinterest by Mojo Monday.   Mojo Monday is not active anymore; however, the creator, Julie Tillman, is still publishing challenges on her own blog - Poetic Artistry.

To create my card, I wanted a monochromatic card, with just a pop of color to catch the eye.  I started with the cute little plant image that I already had colored up from a previous project.  This is from the Gerda Steiner Grow Happiness stamp set.  I knew that this image would be perfect for the circle elements, which I once again used the C.C. Designs Circle Dies to die-cut. 

The biggest challenge for me was deciding on multiple patterned papers to use.  This was a struggle, as I have a hard time mixing patterns together; however, I have to say that I really do love the effect.  The patterned papers that I used were from a pad in my stash from Reverse Confetti. 

Once I was happy with my layout, I adhered all of the layers to the card base, added a loopy bow of metallic silver thread, and a die-cut sentiment from Altenew.  

I hope that you will join us over in the Artful Angel Takes Flight Facebook Group for this month's challenge!   Did I remember to mention that there are prizes up for grabs? 

Thanks so much for stopping by!  

Xoxo, Kim

Artful Angel - April 2022 Sketch Challenge

 Welcome to the Artful Angel Sketch Challenge!

Hello, crafty friends!  The Artful Angel Design Team is so excited to share that we are now offering a monthly sketch challenge over in the Artful Angel Takes Flight Facebook Group!  Each month, we will bring you a new sketch to get your creative juices flowing!  Did I mention that there are prizes up for grabs, too? 

April Hostess:  Kim Simpson

Challenge Rules:

· Use this sketch to create a project

· Upload your entry to the challenge album, found in the Artful Angel Takes Flight Facebook Group

· Limit one entry

· Use any products/brands

· Bonus entry if you use products sold in the Artful Angel Shop

· Last day to enter:  April 30, 2022

Prizes:

· $10 store credit

· Blog Badge

· Winner(s) will be chosen at random

NOTE:  Minimum 10 people must enter for prize to be awarded

Here is my interpretation of the sketch. 

Look at this amazing card from DT member Dalis (@stamprgrl)!

Check out this beauty that Marj (@marjbanzalesdesigns) created using a digital stamp! 

We hope that you will join us over in the Artful Angel Takes Flight Facebook Group to check out more fabulous inspiration from the Design Team and to share your creativity with us! 

Thanks so much for stopping by!  

Xoxo,

Kim

 

Scrappy Boy Stamps - Curve Appeal

Hi friends!  I hope your week is off to a great start!  I have something super fun to share with you!  My friends, Kim (@canterburycarddesigns) and I decided to challenge each other to create something and then share the results.  Hopefully, this will be a regular thing, as I had a ton of fun!  For this week, we decided to use a sketch to create a card. 

I found a fabulous Mojo Monday sketch on Pinterest, and we both liked it, so we decided to have a go.  I have been dying to use the Curve Appeal stamp set from Scrappy Boy Stamps and thought this would be the perfect opportunity!  

I chose my color palette based on the amazing paper pack that coordinates with the stamp set, so I started with a black card base, and I die-cut two panels (one from Stampin' Up Blackberry Bliss card stock and one from the patterned paper pack using the Elizabeth Craft Stitched Indented Rectangles Dies.  I also cut a stitched circle out using the new C. C. Designs Circle Dies.  Have I mentioned that I LOVE these dies?  I have used them several times recently and they do NOT disappoint!  And PS - if you purchase them from Artful Angel, use coupon code KIMSIMPSON to save 10%!)

I colored this beauty and the cute top hat with my alcohol markers (colors listed below) and added some sparkly details using a Sakura Gelly Roll pen.  I fussy cut the images out (I was too lazy to get my Scan n' Cut out) and started to put my card together. 

I heat embossed the sentiment in black and layered a few strips and added the hat.  I decided that I would add a Tammy Wilson (@stamppaperscissors) style bow that matches the beautiful blackberry card stock and then popped my diva up on foam squares.  

Copics Used: 

Skin:  E0000, E000, E00, E21, E11, E04, R20

Hair:   E43, E53, E57

Outfit/Hat:  Stampin' Up Stampin' Blends - Blackberry Bliss Light and Dark

Black Accents:  C0, C2, C4, C6, C8

Flower:  RV00, R81, R83, R85

I hope that you have found something to inspire you!  I can't wait to do another project with Kim!  Please make sure to pop on over to her blog, take a look at her spin on the sketch, and leave her some love!  

Thanks so much for stopping by!  

Xoxo, Kim

 

Guest Designer - Make the Cards Challenge # 36

 Hi crafty friends!  Today, I am happy to share with you a card that I made as Guest Designer for Make the Cards Challenge # 36! 

 This week is a fun slinline sketch challenge.  I decided to go rogue and make a standard A2 card, rather than a slimline.  

I wanted to transition into fall colors, so I used blues and golds as the primary colors.  I stenciled the base of my card and added a layer of navy card stock.  I trimmed the two panels with navy grosgrain ribbon.  This made me think of a wall with wainscoting and a chair rail, and I am pleased with the effect.  

For my focal images, I stamped the images from The Greetery's Floral Delicacy stamp set repeatedly and then die-cut them using the coordinating dies.  I set about arranging them and when I was pleased with the layout, I adhered them to my card panel.

I heat embossed my sentiment on a navy banner and after adding a bit of metallic thread, I popped it up with some foam tape. 

All in all, I really enjoyed making this card and I am so happy with the results!  

Please make sure to pop on over to Make the Cards Challenge and play along with us!  

Xoxo, Kim

October Card Sketch - Megan's Papercraft Treasures

 Hi friends!  Today, I am sharing my Design Team Project for Megan's Papercraft Treasures.  

Here is the October Card Sketch Image

I started by coloring Vampire Owen from Paper Nest Dolls with Copic Markers and fussy cut him. 

I picked four coordinating papers from Echo Park and trimmed them down.  I die-cut the label from the Tasteful Labels Dies from Stanpin' Up and heat embossed the sentiment from the Tomb Town stamp set from Scrappy Boy Stamps and die-cut the banner using the Sentiment Strips Dies from Kindred Stamps. 

I layered my papers and when I was happy with the placement, I adhered them using liquid glue. I felt like the card was lacking, so I wound some black metallic thread and attached it with a mini glue dot.  I added another strand and frayed the ends.  Lastly, I popped Owen ans my sentiment banner up on the front of the card with foam tape. 

I don't often work with patterned paper, but I love how quickly and easily it can pull a card together!  

Thank you so much for stopping in!  

August Sketch Challenge - Megan's Papercraft Treasures

 Good morning, lovelies!  Today, I am excited to share my Design Team card for the August Sketch Challenge at Megan's Papercraft Treasures.

Megan's provided two sketches: a scrapbook layout and a card layout.  I'm not much of a scrapbooker, so I was excited to play with the card sketch!  

I started with a 5 1/2" x 11" card base of 110# white card stock and scored at 5 1/2".  I cut an additional panel of Pool Party to 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" and adhered it to my card. 

Because I don't have any good stitched dies (and let's be real... I am too lazy to bring out the sewing machine), I wrapped linen thread around the center of a 5 1/4" x 5 1/4" panel of patterned paper and adhered it to my card base.  

I die-cut two hearts from Roccocco Rose and Pool Party card stock and set about to arranging my elements.  Once I had attached the hearts to the card front, I added the chipboard bird house using wet glue and added the little bird to the front.  I tied a loopy bow from the linen thread and also glued it down, and added the flower clusters.  

For my sentiment, I die-cut a strip of Roccocco Rose and embossed the sentiment in Antique Rose Gold.  I popped the sentiment up using a double layer of foam tape so that it would fit over the bird house stake.  

I really loved working with this sketch!  It forced me to think outside the box a bit, and I had a lot of fun!  This is not a color combination that I would have thought to use, but against the patterned paper, I think it turned out quite lovely! 

I hope you will join us and play along with the sketch challenge.  You can find the sketches in our Facebook group.

Products Used:

• Recollections 110# Card Stock:  White
• Stampin' Up Card Stock:  Pool Party, Roccoco Rose (Retired)
• Stamperia 12x12 Scrapbook Paper:  House of Rose
• Stamperia Die-Cuts:  House of Rose
• The Greetery Shapely Hearts Dies
• Kindred Stamps:  Sentiment Strip Dies
• Altenew Sentiment Strips Stamps
• Altenew Embossing Powder:  Antique Rose Gold
• Stampin' Up Linen Thread
• Flowers (purchased on Amazon)
• Beauty Art Liquid Glue
• Foam Tape

As always, thank you for stopping by!  Make sure to head over to the group and check out the other Design Team projects!