Merry Christmoose!

Calling all moose lovers, this one's for you!

Here's a Christmas card I made using the new Circle Christmoose (834L) stamp from DRS Designs. I love this stamp! I think that moose is adorable in his sweater and scarf! Don't you? I colored it with copic markers and then cut the image part out. I stamped it again on white cardstock, colored the background light blue and then adhered the image portion to it with foam tape for dimension. The snowy background was created by stamping the Interlocking Snowflakes (015H) with Versamark ink and heat embossing them with clear embossing powder.

I kept things rather simple on this card and used some red ribbon and red brads to embellish it.  CAS is not my regular style of card making, but Anthony and working full time at my real job is consuming a lot of my time these days.  I'm enjoying creating my cards a bit differently and now I really cherish the time I have to myself to stamp.  But, stay tuned...I've been trying to stay focused and have been working diligently on the next release from DRS Designs.  More cards coming soon!    
Thanks for stopping by!
Smiles,
Jennifer

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SD#34 Crazy for Color Challenge

The Sunflowers and Dragonflies Design Team is getting Crazy for Color this week! We want you to play with the colors Teal, Pomegranate, and Artichoke! 

I used these colors to create a background for the Sunflowers and Dragonflies Moose.

This entire scene was created by sponging all of the different ink colors.  I used the masking and reverse masking technique to cover up and shade all of the different areas.  The blades of grass were created by using DRS Designs Easy Grass background stamp (E059) and dark olive ink. 

To be eligible for this weeks prize drawing, please post a direct link to your challenge project from either your blog or an online gallery to the Sunflowers and Dragonflies Blog, specifically on the Challenge #34 Blog Post, so we can view it. If you upload to an online gallery, please use the keyword SD34.

Deadline for this challenge is next Friday, March 26th.

 

Good Luck!

 

Smiles,

Jennifer

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S&D Monochromatic Color Challenge

Today begins the Monochromatic Color challenge over at the Sunflowers and Dragonflies Blog.

Feel free to create your own Monochromatic color card and post it on the challenge post on the S&D Blog for your chance to win! Anyone can play along in the challenge and we hope you will! There are no limits on time or supplies. Of course we’d prefer that you use images by Sunflowers and Dragonflies, but feel free to use other images. However, there is a bonus if you do use a Sunflowers and Dragonflies Image, you'll receive an extra entry in the drawing for the Nestability set! So, if you have any S&D stamps it would be worth it to use them! Please post a direct link to your challenge project from either your blog or an online gallery to the Sunflowers and Dragonflies Blog, so we can view it. If you upload to an online gallery, please use the keyword S&D6.

The prize awarded to this weeks lucky participant is a Scalloped Oval Netabiltiy set!

For this challenge I decided to stay with shades of brown for my card to match this S&D moose image. I colored him with Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol. The layout I used is the August Sheetloads Sketch.

Stamps: Sunflowers and Dragonflies Creative Designs-Moose
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black
Paper: Smooth cream colored cardstock by Paper Reflections, Textured Cardstock by American Crafts
Accessories: Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Cuttlebug and Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Midori Double Faced Satin Ribbon in Velvet Brown, Fiskars Treading Water Border punch, Brads by Joann's Scrap Essentials, Oval Coluzzle, SU! Photo Corner Punch
Finished Card Size: 5.75" x 5.5"

Click here to see the rest of the Monochromatic Color Challenge cards by the Sunflowers and Dragonflies DT members.

Don't forget to post your challenge card by this Friday September 4th to enter yourself in the Nestability drawing.

Hope you have a great weekend!

Smiles,
Jennifer

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S&D Sketch Challenge Round Two!

This past Saturday started the 3rd blog challenge for the Sunflowers and Dragonflies DT. This weeks challenge was to use the following sketch for our challenge project. I created 2 cards for this weeks challenge--you can see the first one HERE.

Here's my second card using the same Baby Moose image, but this one is made for a baby boy!

I colored this image with Prismacolored Pencils as well. I also sponged it with light blue ink around the image while it was still in the Nesties die. The sentiment was computer generated and printed with blue ink to match.

Stamps: Sunflowers and Dragonflies Creative Designs-Baby Moose
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, SU! Bashful Blue
Paper: Smooth white cardstock by Office Depot, Textured Cardstock by American Crafts
Accessories: Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Nesties, Cuttlebug and Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Ribbon By Making Memories, Button by Sticko Button Ups, EK Success decorative corner punch, SU! Horizontal Slot punch
Finished Card Size: 4.5" x 5.75"

Those who participate in this challenge will be given the chance to win a Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels 2 set. Make sure to post your sketch challenge project on THIS post to be entered.

Won't you give it a try?

Good Luck!

Smiles,
Jennifer

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Sunflowers and Dragonflies Sketch Challenge

Welcome to the 3rd blog challenge from the Sunflowers & Dragonflies DT! This week’s challenge is a Sketch Challenge & you can see it below. Anyone can play along in the challenge and we hope you will! There are no limits on time or supplies. Of course we’d prefer that you use images by Sunflowers and Dragonflies, but feel free to use other images. Your participation will enter you in a drawing to win a Nestability Labels 2 set for free! Please post a direct link to your challenge project from either your blog or an online gallery to the Sunflowers and Dragonflies Blog, so we can view it. If you upload to an online gallery, please use the keyword S&D3.

I turned the sketch sideways for my challenge project. Isn't this baby moose image from Sunflowers and Dragonflies adorable? I just love those little wobbly legs and that safety pinned diaper!

I colored this Cutie with Prismacolor Pencils and blended the colors with Gamsol. I sponged pink ink around it while it was still in the Nestie die, layered it as shown, and assembled it according to the sketch. The background layer was texturized with the Swiss Dots Cuttlebug Embossing Folder and I added pink satin ribbon layered with a Prima Flower and a yellow button to dress it up.

Stamps: Sunflowers and Dragonflies Creative Designs-- Baby Moose
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, SU! Pretty In Pink
Paper: Smooth white cardstock by Office Depot, Colored Cardstock by American Crafts
Accessories: Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Nesties, Cuttlebug and Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Ribbon By Target Club Wedd, Button By Sticko Button Ups, Flower by Prima.
Finished Card Size: 5.25" x 4.75"

I've also created a little boy's baby card for this sketch as well, but I we haven't had nice picture taking weather recently. I'll post it in the next few days for you all to see.

This week Beth also has the Sunflowers and Dragonflies Baby Moose, Polar Bear and Owl images available for 20% off. See the challenge post for ordering instructions.

Don't forget to to play along, you have until next Friday Aug. 31st to play with this sketch for your chance to win a Nestabilities set! Up for grabs this week are the Spellbinders Nestabilities labels 2 set!!


Hope you're all having a wonderful Saturday!

Smiles,
Jennifer

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This Time, A Baby Moose!

As I've mentioned before, I'm on a roll with baby cards lately. After making this card, I assure you that I'm officially "babied out" & it will probably be a while before you see me make another baby card! LOL!

This Baby Moose image is from Sunflowers and Dragonflies. Isn't this little moose just the cutest ever with wobbly legs & it's diaper pinned on? I made this a unisex baby card by focusing on light green and yellow colors. I colored it with Prismacolor Pencils and blended the colors with Gamsol.

I decorated this card using my Cuttlebug & Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, 3 kinds of ribbon, and some buttons!

Stamps: Sunflowers and Dragonflies- Baby Moose
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black
Paper: Smooth white cardstock by Office Depot, Colored Cardstock by The Paper Company, American Crafts
Accessories: Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Cuttlebug and Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Yellow Ribbon by Offray, C & G white Sheer Ribbon, and striped ribbon by American Crafts, Green Button by Fancy Findings, Yellow Button by Sticko Adhesive Button Ups
Finished Card Size: 4.75" x 4.75"

Well, happy Thursday to you all & Happy almost holiday weekend for those of us in the USA!

Until next time...

Smiles,
Jennifer

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Who Loves Moose?

The card I made for this week's Card Sketch Wednesday Challenge features another fun moose image from Sunflowers and Dragonflies.

Here's today's sketch:
Here's my challenge card, made especially for all you Canadians and Moose lovers out there!

I colored this image with pencils and blended the colors with Gamsol. The maple leaves were created by stamping the Canada Beaver image twice, coloring the maple leaves with pencil, and then cutting them out. I used my Nesties to cut out the circles and squares (diamonds) that I used to mat them.

Stamps: Sunflowers and Dragonflies Creative Designs- Canada Moose and Maple Leaves from the Canada Beaver
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, Colorbox Fluid Chalk Ink
Paper: Smooth white cardstock by Office Depot, Colored Cardstock by The Paper Company,
Accessories: Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Nesties, Brads by Recollections and American Crafts
Finished Card Size: 5.75" x 5"

Make sure to leave me a link if you use this sketch. I'd love to see what you create!

Well, I finally received my new stamps from DRS Designs. Have you seen their new releases? They are just too cute--I think this is my favorite set of stamps yet! Today is my day off & I'm plan on playing with them all day. Hopefully the ideas I have in my head go well and I can show you something new tomorrow!

Have a great day!

Smiles,
Jennifer

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