New High Hopes "Takin' A Break"

Hello and Happy Friday!!  I hope that you have had a great week and have kept warm in this deep freeze we have been having!!!??

Today I have a card to show you that I mad just because.  If you know me you know that I love Cows, so I could not resist using this new adorable stamp from High Hopes Stamps.  I had so much fun making the card, I hope you like it....

 As you can see I3D popped the cloud as well as a piece of cloud I cut out of the paper to add dimension. I also "Smudged" around the outside of the card, the fence and the cloud with Distressed inks.  I added 3 layers of grass to add depth to the card too =)

Here is a look at the inside of the card, saving lots of room to write to the friend the card is for....

 Supplies Used:
* Copic Xpress It Cardstock
* Copic Sketch Markers
* Memento Ink: Tuxedo Black
* Distress Inks:  Mowed Lawn, Peacock Feathers and Gathered Twigs
* Paper (Clouds and Grass): Carta Bella 6x6 Its a Celebration Paper Pad
* 3D Pop Dots
* Squishy Scissors
* Cloud Die
* My Favorite Things Die-Namics: Woodgrain fence
* My Favorite Things Die-Namics: Fresh Grass
* Sakura White Gel Pen (for dot in center of eyes)

Here is a close up of the adorable cow to see the Copic colours used....

 Copic Colours Used:
* Black:  W9,W7, W5
* White:  W1, W00
* Horns:  W3, W1, W00
* Eyes:  B39, B37
* Muzzle:  R02, R01, R000, W1, W00

I hope that you enjoyed today's post, I would love to hear your thoughts.

Until Next Time, Keep Crafting!

Big Hugs;

Color Your World

Welcome to my Thursday post for One Crazy Stamper, and today I have a quick and simple tutorial to share with you using your Copic Markers.  Back when I first started my Copic addiction I remember someone telling me that you could use the markers to add color to photographs, so today I played and LOVE the finished result.  Amazingly easy to do and the results are gorgeous.  Here's the before and after photos.

 

 

The photos were printed on pearl (matt) paper.  Start with lighter colors - you can always add a darker color after.  The colors do not blend so just start light.

 

Adding more colors.

 

The above photo is the finished product, while the below photo shows the original with no retouches.

 

Below is the same photo printed in full color.

 



Now that I have tried this technique I think I can see more black and white photos in my future!  Love the finished look that highlights just the items that are important in a photo and it was so quick and easy to achieve.  Try it out and let me know what you think!

Decorating Elves!

Hello and Happy Friday!!!!  So how are you liking the new High Hopes release so far?  Today I have a card to show you that I am very proud of!  I just LOVE how this card turned out, let me know what you think....

Here is a look at the inside....

Supplies Used:
*Image: High Hopes Stamps, Decorating Elves 
*Sentiments: High Hopes Stamps, Santa Claus Is Coming to Town & Magic of Christmas 
*Copic Xpress It Cardstock
*Copic Sketch Markers
*Fairy Dust Glitter (on white stripes and around edges of image and cardstock) 
*Paper:  Bazzill 6x6 Countdown To Christmas Mini Print
*3D Pop Dots
*My Favorite Things Die-Namics: Flag Stax & Flag Layer Stax

Here is a close up of the adorable little elves to see the Copic colours used....

 Copic Colours Used:
*Skin:  E11, E00, E000
*Reds:  R39, R37, R35, R32
*Greens:  G28, G24, G21
*Blacks:  T8, T6, T4
*Yellows:  YR24, YR23, YR21
*Ground:  T4, T2, T0
*Whites:  Fairy Dust Glitter

I hope that you enjoyed today's card as much as I enjoyed making it!

Until Next Time, Keep Crafting!

Hugs;

Happy 45th Anniversary Mom& Dad!

Hello and Happy Friday! Today I have a very special card to share with you. It is a card I made for my Parents for their 45th (Sapphire) Wedding Anniversary that they are celebrating tomorrow on the first day of Summer!

 

Supplies used:

* Image: Wild Rose Studio Stamps, Tilly with Rose

* Embossing Folder: Cricut Cuttlebug Polka Dots

* Kaiser Craft Rhinestones - Dark Blue

* Memento Ink: Tuxedo Black & Dunabe Blue

* Sapphire letters: Your Next Stamp Dies, Letterboard

 



 

Here is a close up of the image see the Copic colours used....

 Copic colours used:
* Stem & Ground:  G29, G28, G24
* Flower:  B259, B28, B26, B24
* Tilly:  N8,N6, N4, N2,N0 (coloured like my furbaby Casey)

I hope that you enjoyed today`s card.

Until Next Time, Keep Crafting!

Hugs;

Go NUTS!

Hello and Happy Good Friday!!!!  As promised I have a special card to show you that I made using the Jelly Bean Nap stamp in a different way than just using it for Easter, check it out....

 As you can see I have changed the jelly beans and made them PEANUTS and then came up with a sentiment using my fonts to say "Go Nuts" to play off of the peanuts!

Here is a look at the inside where I used another House mouse stamp to accent as well....

Supplies Used:

*  Images:  House Mouse Designs, Jelly Bean Nap & Tiny Jumper

* Copic Sketch Markers

* Copic Xpress It Cardstock

* Memento Inks: Tuxedo Black & Rich Cocoa

* Memory Box Die:  Floursish

* My Favorite Things Die-Namics: Upsy Daisy

* Chocolate Pearls

* 3D Pop Dots

* Glue Dots

Here is a close up of the image to get a better look at the peanuts and the Copic colours used....

 Copic Colours Used:
* Peanuts:  E35, E33, E31, E30
* Ground:  T4, T2, T0, 0
* Mouse Skin & Ears: E11,E00, RV00
* Mouse Fur:  T6, T4, T2, T0

Here is a look at my previous card as well as this card - as you can see I used the same layout on both cards to show you that this stamp is very versatile and not just for Easter!

I hope that you enjoyed today's card and I wish you and your family a safe and wonderful Easter weekend!

I would love to hear your thoughts about how I used this wonderful stamp!

Until Next Time, Keep Crafting!

Hugs; 

Just Skating By...

Hello and Happy Friday!!!!  Hope that you have had a great week and are looking forward to the weekend, but before you get started I have a fun Birthday card to show to you....

 

 Here is a look at the inside of the card....

Supplies Used: * Image: Make It Crafty Tress Skating   * Memento Inks: Tuxedo Black & Bahama Blue   * Copic Xpress It Cardstock   * Copic Sketch Markers   * Glossy Accents   * Sakura Clear Glaze Pen   * Sakura Clear Star Pen   * Black Gems   * 3D Pop Dots   *

 

Here is a close up of Tress to see the Copic colours used....

 Copic Colours Used:  * Skin: E11, E00, E000  * Eyes: B39, B37  *  Blues: B16, B14, B12  * Blacks: N10, N8, N6  * Red: R24  * Green: G43  *

I hope you enjoyed todays card and maybe I have inspired you to enter a project into this months Anything Goes Challenge!!

Until Next Time, Keep Crafting!

Hugs;

 

Jelly Bean Nap!

Hello and Happy Friday!!!  Today I have an Easter card to show you that I made for my husband using the adorable "House Mouse Designs, Jelly Bean Nap"....

 

 

Here is a look at the inside of the card....

Supplies Used:  * Image: Stampendouse House Mouse -Jelly Bean Nap  * Echo Park 6x6 Summer Bliss Paper Pack  * Memento Inks: Tuxedo Black, Bahama Blue, Grape Jelly, Bamboo Leaves, Rose Bud & Tangelo  * Copic Xpress It Cardstock  * Copic Sketch Markers  * Glue Dots  * 3D Pop Dots  * Bakers Twine  *

 

Here is a close up of the cute little mouse to see the Copic colours used....

 Copic Colours Used:  * Mouse Skin: E00, E000  * Mouse Fur & Ground: T4, T2, T0  * Mouse Ear: E00, E000, RV000  * Blue: B16, B12, B14  * Pink: R85,R83, R81  * Green: G24, G21, G20  * Orange: YR16, YR14, YR12  * Yellow: Y19, Y15, Y13  * Purple: V17, V15, V12  *

So what did you think?  Please be sure to come back to the OCS blog to see my post on Good Friday as I have something special to share with you all using a House Mouse Designs image!!!

Until Next Time, Keep Crafting!

Hugs:

Picture Perfect!

Hello and Happy Friday!  Wow what a week we had here in Southern Ontario!  I sure hope that you are dug out of all the snow that was dummped on us! 

Today I have an altered item  - a wooden picture frame to show you that I made using the wonderful new stamp set from Whimsy Stamps called, Ciara &Sandy. 

As soon as I saw this image I thought of me and my baby girl Lilli, so I went ahead and coloured the image like us.  I purchased a raw wood frame and I stained the outside edges with Memento Toffee Crunch and then covered the frame with paper using the Best Glue Ever! to attach the paper to the wood frame and here is what I came up with to put in my living room on display....

Supplies Used:  * Image: Whimsy Stamps, Ciara &Sandy  * Glossy Accents  * Your Next Stamp Fishtail Banner Dies   * Your Next Stamp Letter Board Die* Bazzill 12x12 Champagne  * Memento Inks: Tuxedo Black, Toffee Crunch & Rhubarb Stalk  * Copic Sketch Markers  * Copic Xpress It Cardstock  * Pearls  * Squishy Scissors (LOVE these scissors!!!)  * Best Glue Ever!  * Xyron  *

Here are some closeups to see the sentiments and Copic colours used better, as you can see I have added Glossy Accents to the "Best Hugger Award" circle, the girls glasses, the tongue, dogs nose & eyes....

 

 

Copic Clours Used:  * Skin: E11, E00, E000, E0000 * Hair: E34, YR24, Y26, Y21, Y11 * Reds: R39, R37, R35 * Blues: B99, B97, B95  * Greys: C3, C1, C0 * Dog: R22, R21, R20, E41, E50, E40, 0 * Best Hugger: E43, E42, R39, R37, R35  *

I sure hope that you enjoyed today project!

 

 

Until Next Time, Keep Crafting!

Hugs;



Little Princess

Hello and Happy Friday!!!

Today I have a card to show you that is made for Royalty using Whimsy's new release called Little Princess and also showing off the new Crown Die and Stamp Set....

Here is a look at the inside of the card....

Supplies Used: * Image: Whimsy Stamps, Little Princess  * Outside Sentiment: Whimsy Stamps, Fairy Tale Dreams  * Whimsy Die, Crown Die  * Copic Sketch Markers  * Copic Xpress It Cardstock  * Fairy Dust Glitter - Sugar Shimmer  * 3D Pop Dots  * Memento Ink: Tuedo Black  *  Sakura Clear Glaze Pen  *

Here is a close up of the Princess to see the Copic colours used....

Copic Colours Used:  * Skin:  E11, E00, E000  * Eyes:  B37, B34  * Lips:  R85, R81   * Hair:  E29, E25, E31  * Dress & Bows:  R56, R85, R83, R81 + Paper Pieced Bodice  * Ruffles:  RV000 + Fairy Glitter Dust  *  Crown Die:  RV000  * Bird: B14, B12, Y15  * 

I hope that you enjoyed today card, please feel free to visit my blog if you would like to see more information regarding this car =)

Until Next Time, Keep Crafting!

Hugs;

 

Turtally Awesome!

Hello and Happy Friday and Happy Valentines Day too!  Today I do not have a "love" card to show you (sorry) but I do have a very fun Birthday card to share....

Here is a look at the inside of the card....

Supplies Used:  * High Hopes Rubber Stamps - Shelby, Bummer sentiment & Turtally Awesome sentiment * Mini Glue Dots  * Prima-Chalk Edger Dark Rush  *  Copic Xpress It Cardstock  * Copic Sketch Markers  * Memento Inks: Tuxedo Black & Rich Cocoa  *

Here is a close up to see the Copic colours used....

 Copic Colours Used:  * Body: YG67, YG63, YG61  * Shell: E47, E44, E43, E42, E41, E40  *

I hope that you enjoyed today's card and wishing everyone a very lovely Valentine's Day!

 

Until Next Time, Keep Crafting!

Hugs;

Your Next Stamp, Smiley Happy Critter Crew Set

Hello and Happy Friday!  Today I have two very fun cards to show to you that I made using two of the images from the "Your Next Stamp, Smiley Happy Critter Crew Set".

The first card is using the cute little frog from the set....

 

Here is a look at the inside of the card....

 Supplies Used:   * Your Next Stamp, Smiley Happy Critter Crew Set  * Your Next Stamp, Puffy Cloud Die  * Your Next Stamp, Flower Fun Spring Grass Die  * Your Next Stamp Happy Day Sentiments  * High Hopes Rubber Stamps, Hoppy Birthday sentiment  * Copic Xpress It Cardstock  * Copic Sketch Markers  * Action Wobble  * Bazzill Cardstock, Skylar  * 3D Pop Dots  * Memento Inks: Tuxedo Black & Bamboo Leaves  * Sakura Clear Glaze Pen  * Glossy Accents  *

Check out the Action Wobble in action!....

Here is a close up of the image to see the Copic colours used....

  Copic Colours Used:  * Greens: YG67, YG17, YG03  * Reds: R24, R22 + Sakura Clear Glaze Pen  * Browns:  E87, E84, E81 + Sakura Clear Glaze Pen  * Crown: YR24, YR23, YR20 + Sakura Clear Glaze Pen  * Eyes:  Glossy Accents  *

My second card I have made is using the adorable little Lady Bug....

 

Here is a look at the inside of the card.... 

 Supplies Used:   * Your Next Stamp, Smiley Happy Critter Crew Set  * Your Next Stamp, Puffy Cloud Die  * Your Next Stamp, Gumdrops- Black  * Your Next Stamp, Gumdrops- Holly Berry  * Your Next Stamp, Whatnot Sentiments One  * Copic Xpress It Cardstock  * Copic Sketch Markers  * BoBunny 6x6 Head Over Heels  * 3D Pop Dots  * Memento Inks: Tuxedo Black  * Sakura Clear Glaze Pen  * Googlie Eyes  *

Here is a close up of the adorable image to see the Copic colours used....

 Copic Colours Used:  * Reds: R24, R22  * Blacks: T8, T6, T4

Well I hope you enjoyed both cards today!

 

Until Next Time, Keep Crafting!

Hugs;