Hearts

This is my SECOND post this morning so be sure to scroll down!

The current challenge at Artful INKables is to make a clean and simple card. Ya gotta enter to win! I loved the little swirl on this heart image from Artful INKables new set Creature Comforts so I decided to let that image be a feature on my CAS card.

I stamped the swirly heart and XO's on to red cardstock. I stamped the sentiment onto white cardstock. I used some coordinating embroidery floss to hang this cute little charm (also from Artful INKables!). I'm new to charms and have found that I love them!

Stamps: Artful INKables Creature Comforts

Paper: Papertrey Ink White, Real Red
Ink: Whisper White, Real Red
Accessories: Woven Heart Charm from Artful Inkables, embroidery floss

Enjoy!

Michelle B.

"Queen of the Scene"

SC258 Santa’s Pup

Several months ago my cousin was over and saw this stamp set and loved it. I knew I had to make a Christmas card for her using it. Ooh, I was so happy to see today’s sketch on SCS as it was just what I needed!

The images were colored with Copics and cut out. The wood floor is a digi I made and you can get it here (free!). I just print it on colored cardstock and add a bit of shading with my Copics. For the red layer, I stamped the sentiment dark once and then stamped off on a scrap before each of the other stampings.

Stamps: High Hopes Christmas Treat, CC Designs AmyR Christmas Sentiments, digi wood floor by me
Paper: Riding Hood Red, Always Artichoke, Creamy Caramel, Basic Grey Wassail, GP 110
Ink: Wild Wasabi, Momento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Copics, Scallop Edge Punch

Enjoy!
Michelle B.
“Queen of the Scene”

3 Trees and a Winner

First, congratulations to EFY as the winner of the Kaiser rhinestones. I don't see your email so you have 48 hours to contact me or I'll draw another winner.

Have you ever seen tiny little landscape paintings on items like buttons? I was priviledged enough to get to watch artists paint them once at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri. I was fascinated because I am a BIG painter (wall murals and large canvas). I am also a BIG stamper and I feel cramped in tiny spaces. As a stretch for myself, I wanted to make a tiny little scene using these gorgeous little trees from FireCracker Designs by Pamela.

I stamped the trees and colored them with Copics. I sponged Sage Shadow almost to the line of the trees. And finally I added some Blue Bayou sponging just on the outside edge of the sky. A frame, ribbon, DP, embossing and an icicle border finished this piece.

Stamps: FireCracker Designs by Pamela Duck the Halls
Paper: Blue Bayou, Sage Shadow, Cosmo Cricket Jolly by Golly DP, GP 110
Ink: Soft Sage, Blue Bayou, Momento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Copics, Nesties Labels 3, ribbon from Pink Hedgehog, Martha Stewart Icicles Punch, D’Vine Swirls embossing Folder

NOTE: Don't miss the sale over at FireCracker and be sure to get your order in by December 15th as they will be closed until the first of the year.

Enjoy!
Michelle B.
"Queen of the Scene"

March of the Snowmen Blog Hop Time!!!

Hello and welcome to my entry for the first March of the Snowmen Blog Hop! If you love snowmen as much as I do, this is the place to be for some fabulous inspiration!

You might also want to know that many of the participants are giving away Blog Candy! I'm not telling you who or what, so you'll just have to visit everyone to find out! On Sunday I'll draw a random winner to receive a package of my favorite Kaiser rhinestones so be sure to leave a comment with your email addy. I love these rhinestones because they are self adhesive, come in a large pack of different sizes, and can be colored with Copics to change the look!

So on to the hop......Next up is MONA!!!!

Here is a list of all the participants in case you get lost:

Angella Crockett
Barb Foster
Deb Felts
Jen Carter
JenMarie Taylor
Jodi Heuser
Kelly Landers
Latisha Yoast
Laurie Unger
Laurie Willison
Linda Duke
Melisa Waldorf (our fabulous organizer!)
Michelle Bartnett <-------------You are here!!!
Mona Pendleton
Pam Imholz
Stacy Rogers

Card details: I masked the snow area and used the brayered sky technique to create the sky. Then I stamped the trees on the edge first and worked toward the middle without reinking (this creates depth). I let that dry a minute and then I stamped on the snow. I cut the circle out of the center with Nesties. The outside square was then cut apart. I attached the outside pieces to the card base. I layered a red circle behind the main panel circle and attached it to the card base. The main image was colored with Copics, cut out, embellished with glitter, and pieced into place. I drew in some squiggles for snow drifts. Although you cannot see it in the picture, there are Shimmerz highlights throughout.

Stamps: Unknown snowman I think he's a Whipper Snapper, Flourishes Forest of Trees, Itty Bitty Backgrounds
Paper: Real Red, Whisper White, GP 110
Ink: Bashful Blue, Not Quite Navy
Accessories: Copics, Nesties, Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds, Shimmerz Angel Wingz, Shimmerz Candlight, Fine Black Marker

Enjoy!
Michelle B.
"Queen of the Scene"

2 Announcements

FireCracker Designs by Pamela is having an end of year blow out sale to make room for next year's rubber! As of right now, everyting on the sale page is 40% off.

Every Thursday in December the discount will increase by 10% until the month is over or the stock is gone: 40%, 50%, 60% 70%.

Most of these items are being discontinued so once they are gone, they are gone FOREVER!

NOTE: IN STOCK ITEMS ONLY, Orders will be processed first come, first serve. (quantities are limited) & don't forget FireCracker will be closed from December 15th til the first of the year so get your order in soon!

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And my friend Melisa had a Brilliant idea!!! She has created a March of the Snowman Blog Hop. I'm a bit of a scrooge on this whole Christmas thing but I so love snowmen! I hope you will join us Saturday morning at 8:00 am for some Snowman inspiration!

Enjoy!
Michelle B.

Finally....I can post this!

This is my second post today so be sure to scroll down!

I made this a few weeks ago and I'm finally getting to show it to you. This card features the new stamp set from Artful Inkables called License to Chill. This cute little snowboarder is my favorite image from the set as it reminds me of my 7 yo DS and the fun we had snowboarding last winter!

I stamped this little boy into position in on a piece of white CS. Then I lightly sketched a snowy hill with a pencil. I cut the hill out up to the boy. Then I cut around only the top of the boy. So the boy and the hill are all one piece....not the boy glued on top of the hill.

Normally go way over the top in adding all sorts of details to my scene and had planned to add some paper trees in the background, etc. When I had gotten this far in the design, I loved it and stopped right where I was so I didn't mess it up! The snowy edge of the hill and words are highlighted with glitter. Don't you love his little pink cheeks!

My little bro gave me a couple of camera pointers at Thanksgiving so hopefully I'll get better! (can't get any worse!)

Stamps: Artful Inkables License to Chill
Paper: GP110, Real Red, Bashful Blue DP
Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, Bashful Blue
Accessories: Copics, Glue Pen, Dazzling Diamonds

Enjoy!
Michelle B.
"Queen of the Scene"

SC257 Kittens from Leslie

My friend Leslie sent me these cute little kitties (Hi Leslie!) and I thought today's sketch was a perfect opportunity to use them! I was thankful for this simple sketch cause I've only had about 3 hours of sleep!

They are colored with Copics. The grass is colored with Copics and then little sprigs of grass were added. The sky is from Mother Mark's sky tutorial here. For the background, I cut a scalloped rectangle in half and put it on each edge. I also cut a circle in half for the top and bottom in the center. Lots of sponging on those pieces! Hmmm....still needed something so I stamped some polkadots on the chocolate base. Ta da!

Stamps: Whipper Snapper Triple Threat Kittens, Papertrey Polka Dot Basics II
Paper: Chocolate Chip, So Safron, Rose Red, GP 110
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Riding Hood Red, Summer Sun, More Mustard, Bashful Blue, Pacific Point, Always Artichoke
Accessories: Copics, 1 ½” circle punch, Nesties

Enjoy!
Michelle B.