Just a little more...

Christmas.

With all the Christmas chaos around my home (not that I would have it any other way) I didn't get a could of Christmas projects posted.  The first of which is actually Christmas themed.

This card features two DoodleFactory Sets: Animals II and Santa's Sweet Shoppe.

Details:

• Stamps: Sentiment, Christmas Tree Set, and Sprig; all from Starving Artistamps; 
• Paper: Memory Box dp; Cardstock From Bazzill; Images stamped on Bristol Smooth paper;
• Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black;
• Accessories: Judikins Diamond glaze; Stickles; Copic markers; Tim Holtz Sizzix Dies; Spellbinder die; ribbon; foam tape

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas!  

LOL!

Sometimes you just need to laugh!  Well, I do, anyway.

Details:

• Stamps: Griz the Hyena from Animals II and sentiment from Into the Woods, both by DoodleFactory from Starving Artistamps;
• Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Copic Markers;
• Paper: Studio G and My Mind's Eye patterned paper; white cardstock;
• Accessories: foam tape; letter stickers-Recollections;

I sure hope you get to laugh today!!

Need a lift?

Need a lift???

Of course you do.

Encouragement... we all need it.  It is a card stash standard, perhaps as important as a birthday or sympathy card.  And, like birthday and sympathy cards, I am better at them when I don't need them yet.

I think this koala image is like mac & cheese... warm and comforting.  He is ready to be sent out to encourage and comfort a friend.
Like most of my colored images of late, he is stamped on smooth Bristol paper with Memento Tuxedo Black then colored with Copic markers.  The body of the koala was colored with various tones of cool grays and the belly, mustache, and inner ears were colored with warm grays.

Other details:

• Stamps: Wozlo the koala by DoodleFactory and sentiment all from Starving Artistamps; 
• Ink: Memento tuxedo black; Tim Holtz distress ink: frayed burlap and peeled paint;
• Paper: Kraft and tan cardstock; smooth Bristol paper; 7 Gypsies patterned pattern;
• Accessories: sponge, Copic markers, foam tape, drop punch;

I hope this cuddly koala inspires you to make an encouraging card for someone today...  once you have one in your stash... you will see many people that need it. ;)

Thanks

This image is so much fun!!  Just a Clean-And-Simple (CAS) card for my thank you card stash.

Details:

• Stamps: Hilde Hippo from DoodleFactory Animals II; Classic Decor Sentiment;  Large Harlequin Background; All stamps from Starving Artistamps;
• Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Tim Holtz Faded Lilac; 
• Paper: white, black and Kraft cardstock;
• Accessories: ribbon, foam tape; Spellbinder Label 1 die; sticker-Recollections;

These stamps are perfect for bringing a smile to someone!

Thanks for stopping by my blog, today!

What's Up!?!

So, what's up with you??

Detail:

• Stamps: Mortin by DoodleFactory from Starving Artistamps Inc.; Sentiment from Urban Spraypaint #1 also from Starving Artistamps Inc.;
• Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Copic Markers;
• Paper: Studo G patterned paper; black cardstock; Bristol paper;
• Accessories: foam tape;

Isn't this sloth the cutest!?!  

More fun animal stamps at Starving Artistamps: DoodleFactory Animals II!

a book is like...

Just having fun with two of my favorite things: Books and Stamps.

Details:

• Stamps: Sheldon by DoodleFactory from Starving Artistamps;
• Papers: Bo Bunny patterned paper; old book (flowers); Cardstock; Bristol Paper;
• Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Blue and black pens-- Sakura; Tim Holtz Distress Ink Antique Linen;
• Accessories: DIY Library Card; Spellbinders bitty blossoms; foam tape;

Thanks for stopping by!  More animal cards tomorrow!

Do what you love!

Sometimes all it takes is a quite moment and a good cup of coffee to make everything seem possible again!  That was the inspiration behingd this card:

The images are from Starving Artistamps!
The mom is "Madge" from the Doodlefactory "Tis the Season" set.  And the porch swing is from the Juniper and Jupiter "Swingers" set.

The coolest thing about the "Swingers" set is that the other sitting images from DoodleFactory and Juniper and Jupiter all fit on the swing and bench!!!  VERY COOL!

• Madge and the bench were colored with Copic markers.   
• I stamped the images with Memento ink on Bristol (Smooth) paper.  
• The patterned paper is from My Mind's Eye and Cosmo cricket.   
• The sentiment embellishment is from Making Memories.
• The card is a 5" x 7" card.

I just hope my Mother's Day weekend has a quiet moment like this one--but it isn't likely.

These are such fun images to work with!! 
Thanks for stopping by.

Getting “kraft”y

I am enjoying using kraft card stock of of late.  I love the rustic-ness of the color and texture!

Here I have used “Juniper and Jupiter Go to the Beach” stamp set.  All images are water colored.  You cannot see from the photo, but there is a bit of “Perfect Pearls” on the sea.

 

And here is my Christmas card design for this year:

I really like how the colored pencils "*pop* off of the rustic card stock!  It is one layered so when I add a letter or a photo—I won’t be “overweight”.

The image is from from the DoodleFactory set, “O Holy Night”.

All images from today’s cards are from Starving Artistamps.

Have a GREAT weekend, and thanks for stopping by!

Fun Stuff!

Just playing around with the new DoodleFactory Creatures II line.

Stamps: Sprat from DoodleFactory Creatures II, Treats from "Sweets N Hearts" & "Halloween" sets, and sentiment from Starving Artistamps

Paper: DP from We R Memory Keepers

Ink: Circle punches, ribbon, Stickles, Glossy accents;

 

Also from the new DoodleFactory Creatures II line.
AND...this is a VERY good likeness of me before my first cup of coffee in the morning.

Stamps: Goonter from DoodleFactory Creatures II and Plaque Set all from Starving Artistamps.

Paper: Dp from We R Memory Keepers

Ink: Fluid Chalk Ink-Dark Brown

Accessories: Colored Pencils, Foam Tape, plastic dew drops

 

I am so glad you took the time to stop by here today!

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Don’t forget:  You can receive 10% off of Starving Artistamps AND DoodleFactory stamps at Starving Artistamps by using the discount code savetenJS.
Then click the *Recalculate* button to make sure you receive the discount!!

DoodleFactory Creatures II Release Day!

Happy April Fool’s Day!

The perfect day to release these fun little guys!

• To find more inspiration from the rest of the SUPER talented design team visit the Starving Artistamps Gallery Blog! 
• To meet the rest of the new Creatures II images visit the Starving Artistamps website:  DF Creatures II 
• Go here to find out how to win some blog candy!

How fun are these guys!?!?!!

I am so glad you took the time to stop by here today!

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Don’t forget:  You can receive 10% off of Starving Artistamps AND DoodleFactory stamps at Starving Artistamps by using the discount code savetenJS.
Then click the *Recalculate* button to make sure you receive the discount!!

A DoodleFactory Sneak Peak…

Coming VERY VERY soon there will be a new release at Starving Artistamps.  Irene  (the artist of the DoodleFactory brilliance) has created a new gang of creatures!!! WOO HOOO!!!  (the original creatures are available HERE)

Here is just a taste for you:

Aren’t they CUUUTE!!  Well, let me tell you—they are SUPER CUTE and a definite MUST have!!

So come back here or to Starving Artistamps after noon (EST) on April 1 (when else would Doodle Factory creatures be realeased!?!?!)  to see the whole set and a TON of eye candy!

Be there or be boring!

Have a fabulous weekend!

A Spring DoodleFactory Garden

I picked up a boxed set of blank cards from "Die Cuts With a View" at a big box store and decided to make a party set using the cute images from the DoodleFactory: Rose and Bluebell.

The images are colored with colored pencils.

I hope you are having a great day!

~Juliana

Ready for Easter?

Lent has begun, so it is time for me to prepare for Easter!  This means EASTER CARDS!!

I was inspired to use Green and Purple by Sharon’s Stamp Simply Challenge (ssnotime126).  I don’t use purple much, so this was an interesting challenge—not necessarily difficult.  I did have to rethink things though.

Materials:

• Stamps: Holiday Sentiments: all about Easter and DoodleFactory Into the Woods all from Starving Artistamps;
• Paper: DP from Memory Box-Sprout; cardstock from Prism now Bazzill;
• Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink-Dusty Concord;
• Other Items: ribbon, border punch (EK Success); Perfect Pearls in a mister misted on the white cardstock;

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Don’t forget:  You can receive 10% off of Starving Artistamps AND DoodleFactory stamps at Starving Artistamps by using the discount code savetenJS.
Then click the *Recalculate* button to make sure you receive the discount!!

You want me to WHAT?!?

I am finally finishing my Teapot Tuesday card!  The challenge can be seen on Splitcoast: MMTPT79

Here is my card:

Caption reads: you want me to jump over WHAT!?

• Stamps: Karen Foster Snap Stamps; Plaque Set and Clara from the DoodleFactory Country set both from Starving Artistamps;
• Ink: Memento Tuxedo black and Tim Holtz Distress Ink—Antique Linen;
• Paper: Bazzill cardstock and DCWV Fairy Tale dp;
• Other Items: embossing folder; circle dies (Spellbinders) and circle Coluzzle; foam tape; Perfect Pearls (misted on paper for the moon—prior to embossing and cutting into a circle)

Personally, I don’t think Clara is gonna jump over anything.  I don’t think she is one of those California Happy Cows!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Don’t forget:  You can receive 10% off of Starving Artistamps AND DoodleFactory stamps at Starving Artistamps by using the discount code savetenJS.
Then click the *Recalculate* button to make sure you receive the discount!!

SING! With Color!

Today is the Color Thowdown!  And this week the sponsor is Starving Artistamps!!!  WOO HOO!

Other exciting news is that my dear sweet friend, Debi, is this month’s Guest Designer for the CTD Team!!! More WOO HOO!!!!

Here is my card:

 

The colors are:

I confess, I have never held soft sky in my hand, so I did a bit of guessing.  I think I went a little dark—sorry about that!!

This card uses the DoodleFactory Into the Woods Stamp set.  The designer paper is from Cosmo Cricket and My Mind’s Eye.

These were fun colors to work with, and since snow keeps falling from the sky here, I wanted to go with a little taste of spring!

I hope you can play along this week!!! 

You Are Loveable!!

I thought I would take a crack at week’s Get Sketchy layout:

Here is my take:

• Stamps: DoodleFactory Arctic and Plaque Set from Starving Artistamps;
• Paper: Prism; Watercolor paper, My Mind’s Eye dp;
• Ink: StazOn Jet Black; Tim Holtz Distress Inks for watercoloring; Fluid Chalk Ink: Dark Brown and Chestnut Roan;
• Other Items: Coluzzle template; corner rounder; Perfect Pearls (perfect pearl);

I haven’t spent time with my first (coloring) love, watercolor—so I thought I would risk it with this cute walrus!  Not seen on this photo the ice and the walrus’s tusks are highlighted with Perfect Pearls.

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Don’t forget:  You can receive 10% off of Starving Artistamps AND DoodleFactory stamps at Starving Artistamps by using the discount code savetenJS.
Then click the *Recalculate* button to make sure you receive the discount!!