Rosemary's Creations: January 2023

Monday, January 30, 2023

I Am Roses + Conie Fong's Gnome with Balloon

Happy Monday friends! Today's card is for I Am Roses, and features their gorgeous paper flowers with this digital image from Conie Fong called Gnome with Balloon. I love this sweet, adorable guy!

I printed him on Copic Xpress It Blending Card, colored him with Copic markers, and fussy cut him out. Next, I cut a circle from watercolor paper and used VersaMagic Chalk Ink with a stencil to create a colorful cloud background. I adhered the gnome with balloon to the cloud background with foam tape for dimension.

COPICS:
Skin: E000, E00, E01, E11, E13
Hair: N2, N4
Teal: BG11, BG13, BG15, BG18

White Puff: N0, N2, N4

Black: C5, C8, C10
Pink Heart: RV52, RV55

To complete the card I added beautiful IAR flowers along with some ribbon from my stash. My fave flowers right now are the multicolored Unicorn flowers. Aren't they gorgeous?!! I generally use the R43 Peony flower as my center focal point and then build out from there. This card also has white cherry blossoms and small white flowers.

Remember, you have until FEBRUARY 8th to link up your project to the current ANYTHING GOES Challenge. Be sure to use a minimum of 3 I Am Roses products on your card to qualify for a prize. I can't wait to see what you make!

Hugs,

Rosie

Saturday, January 28, 2023

Conie Fong: GOODNIGHT BENJI

Happy Saturday friends! Today, I'm sharing a card using one of Conie Fong's newest digital images called Goodnight Benji. I absolutely LOVE bears and the ones Conie creates are so sweet and adorable! The great thing about this image is that is can be used for both boy and girl cards.

COPICS:
Bear: E41, E42, E43, E44, Colorless Blender
Pink: RV02, R81, R83, R85
Purple: V12, V15, V17, BV08
Moon: C0, C1, C2, Colorless Blender

I created the night sky for this image using Uncharted Mariner Distress Oxide Ink, Nocturne Versafine Clair Ink, and a white gel pen on watercolor paper. My friend Jennifer Rustioni is an amazing colorist and also does these fabulous inky backgrounds for her images. I love the halo look she achieves so I gave it a try. I need to practice a little more on the twinkle stars, but overall I'm pleased with how it turned out.

I did print the image on Xpress It Blending Card and fussy cut it out to glue to the sky panel because I like to color my images using Copic markers. One day I'll try watercoloring, but that's definitely going to take lots of practice, LOL!

I hope this inspires you to color up some of Conie's images. They really are a lot of fun! Be sure to join us in the Conie Fong Art and Design Group to share your creations. We would LOVE to support and encourage your crafting journey!

Hugs,

Rosie

Friday, January 27, 2023

Jaded Blossom: BEARY SWEET

Happy Friday everyone! I'm back today with my latest project for Jaded Blossom. My amazing nephew, Tyler, started his first year of college at the University of Kansas so I'm putting together a care package for him. I wanted to make this bag of gummy bears special so I created a bag topper.

I used the bears from the Beary Sweet Stamp Set along with the Outline Dies. I stamped the outline of the bears in black. Next, I stamped the bear shadow using Versamark Embossing Ink and rubbed a darker chalk over the ink. This gave me a subtle shadow for each bear. I decided to put the sentiment from Love You Beary Much Stamp Set in the handle area so I could fit the bears along the bottom in a row.

I wanted my bag topper to coordinate with the Haribo Goldbears packaging so I used red and gold cardstock with the XL Topper Die. This die is one of my faves because it works perfectly with the snack bag size.

Remember, Jaded Blossom has a current ANYTHING GOES Challenge. You have until February 4th to play along for a chance to win a free stamp set! And be sure to check out the Jaded Blossom Store for all your stamps and gift giving supplies. They have various Cutting Dies to make party favors along with Favor Bags and Boxes.

Hugs,

Rosie

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

TLC Designs: Pizza Party Mini Digital Release!

Happy Wednesday everyone! Today, we have a Mini Digital Release revolving around one of my favorite foods...PIZZA!

This release includes .....

* Pizza Pals Digital Stamps

* Pizzaria Digital Stamps

* Pizza Party Paper Pack

To celebrate this new product launch, TLC Designs is having an INSTAGRAM HOP! Head over to the TLC Designs Instagram Page for all the details and hop list! One lucky winner will receive a $20 Gift Card to the TLC Designs Shop!

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Here is my card featuring both digital sets: Pizza Pals and Pizzaria. I colored the scene using Copic Markers.

I created this scene in MS Word, and printed it on Xpress It Blending Card. Aren't these characters the cutest?!! I love the pizza chef!!

Be sure to check out the Instagram Hop for more inspiration from my fellow DT sisters using the brand new digi stamps.

Happy Hopping!
Rosie

Tuesday, January 17, 2023

The Greeting Farm January Stamp Feature Day 3: COZY KISSES ANYA

Happy Wednesday friends! We are on our last day of Stamp Features for the January 2023 New Release at The Greeting Farm. This month, TGF introduced 3 new stamp sets which are all available now for purchase. Claudette, Joni and I are on The Greeting Farm Blog showcasing the new release. Don't forget about the TGF Blog Hop where 1 lucky person will take home all 3 stamp sets!

This set called COZY KISSES ANYA comes with two hat options to style your Anya, along with a cute puppy wearing a sweater. It's such an adorable set, and definitely warms your heart during these chilly days.

I used decorative paper from Doodlebug Design (my fave paper company). The speech bubble die is from Diamond Press.

Be sure to head over to The Greeting Farm Store and grab your favorites. You're going to LOVE them all! And please join The Greeting Farm Fan Page to share you creations. We would love to see them! See you back here tomorrow for day 3 of Stamp Features!

Hugs,

Rosie

Jaded Blossom January 2023 Release: SNEAK PEEK DAY 3

Happy Tuesday Friends! The Jaded Blossom January 2023 Release is live in the store! This month we are focusing on Valentine's Day and let me tell you....you are going to LOVE this entire release!! If you want the entire release, the best deal is the "Gotta Have It Now Package".

Today, we are showcasing the new Lip Stencil and the FREEBIE offer....Love Stacked Word Die. I used both on the Coffee Slider Die to create a cute Valentine's Day cover for this organic Hershey's Bar. The heart banner is from the Build A Booth: Valentine Add Ons.

I used Kitsch Flamingo Distress Oxide ink on the Lip Stencil. The polka dot paper for the hearts came from a Doodlebug Design paper pad.

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We have one more reveal and our freebie offer!

Lip Stencil $5.99

Love Stacked Word Die

**FREEBIE**

Please see below info on how to get the freebie

January 2023 Stamp Release products are now available! Buy the entire bundle to save $15!

Regular price for the release package is $157.99

We also have a FREEBIE offer:

All items are now available a la carte. Click HERE to shop.

Monday, January 16, 2023

The Greeting Farm January Stamp Feature Day 2: HAPPY DAYS

Happy Tuesday everyone! We are on Day 2 of Stamp Features for the January 2023 New Release at The Greeting Farm. This month, TGF introduced 3 new stamp sets which are all available now for purchase. Claudette, Joni and I are on The Greeting Farm Blog showcasing the new release. Don't forget about the TGF Blog Hop where 1 lucky person will take home all 3 stamp sets!

This set called HAPPY DAYS features the cutest woodland animals getting cozy by a warm campfire. It's the perfect set for all those upcoming camping trips. I love that the set has both big and small animals.

I used printed digital paper for the background sky. The sentiment at the top of the card is heat embossed in white.

Hugs,

Rosie

Jaded Blossom January 2023 Release: SNEAK PEEK DAY 2

Happy Monday Friends! We are on Day 2 of Sneak Peeks for the Jaded Blossom January 2023 Release. This month we are focusing on Valentine's Day and let me tell you....you are going to LOVE this release!! You can grab the "Gotta Have It Now Package" now for a discounted amount. If you wait until the release goes live the bundle price will go up.

Today, we are showcasing the Beary Sweet and Love You Beary Much Stamp Sets. If there was ever a stamp set you needed in your collection, the Beary Sweet set is a must-have! It is so versatile! You can use inks to create bears in different colors or even stamp on patterned paper for any holiday or special occasion. I created 4 cards fairly quickly....2 Birthday cards, 1 Valentine's Day card, and 1 Encouragement card.

For the two birthday cards, I stamped the outline of the bear on patterned papers without the shadow stamp. I used the outline die to cut them out, and raised them on foam tape. To create the border at the top, I took the same paper and cut a scallop border using Border Dies 2.

I kept the next two cards clean and simple. For these two bears I stamped the outline and shadow part of the bear on patterned paper. I adhered the bears to an A2 card base using foam tape.

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We have our Gotta Have it Now Package for $142.99

January 2023 Release will include:

3 - 4 x 6 Stamp Sets 3 - New Dies2 - New Outline Dies1- Stencil1 - Die Freebie Ala Carte Items available on Tuesday 12am PST
NO PREORDERS! NO BACKORDERS! No waiting WEEKS for your stamps. *Freebie Stamp- Free While Supplies Last.*

Regular price for the release package is $157.99

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Today we are revealing 2 New Stamps and 2 New Outline Dies!

Beary Sweet $15.99

Beary Sweet Outline Dies $8.99

Love You Beary Much $15.99

Love You Beary Much Outline Dies $16.99

Sunday, January 15, 2023

The Greeting Farm January Stamp Feature Day 1: MISS ANYA SWEATERS

Happy Monday everyone! We are on Day 1 of Stamp Features for the January 2023 New Release at The Greeting Farm. This month, TGF introduced 3 new stamp sets which are all available now for purchase. Claudette, Joni and I are on The Greeting Farm Blog showcasing the new release. Don't forget about the TGF Blog Hop where 1 lucky person will take home all 3 stamp sets!

This set called MISS ANYA SWEATERS features 3 big Anyas ready to catch up over a warm cup of coffee or tea. I used two of the girls on my card. I love the different hair styles and outfits the 3 girls are wearing!

I used Distress Oxide Ink to create the easy background. The sentiment is part of the Miss Anya Sweaters set.

Hugs,

Rosie

I Am Roses January 2023 Challenge: ANYTHING GOES!

It's the 15th of the month, and we have a brand new I Am Roses ANYTHING GOES Challenge!

Here is the breakdown for the $30 Prize requirement:

Below (10) Participants = (3) WINNERS

(10) Participants = (4) WINNERS

(15+) Participants = (5) WINNERS

Please tell your friends and share this challenge. We would love to see more projects from everyone!

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Today, I created a card using this adorable pug that is part of the Diamond Press Love Bandit Stamp/Die Set. This set has several cute animals with coordinating sentiments and is perfect for Valentine's Day!

To step it up a notch, I added gorgeous IAR flowers in the corner. The large red flower is R-43 Peonies. I love to use these flowers as my focal point. I then surrounded it with white cherry blossoms, some smaller red roses, and mini green leaves. The cute paper is from Doodlebug Design.

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Here is the current prize structure!!

Below (10) Participants = (3) WINNERS

(10) Participants = (4) WINNERS

(15+) Participants = (5) WINNERS

Isn't it fantastic!! If that's not motivation to enter then we don't know what is. I can't wait to see your creations using I Am Roses Flowers.

JANUARY 2023 IAR Challenge

*Contest Details/Rules:

Contest runs January 15th - February 8th (Ends 11:59PM PST)
Theme: "Anything Goes"
Minimum (3) I Am Roses Products
One project submission per participant
Five winners will be chosen
Participants will upload their project to their blog or forum, Label it “January IAR Challenge”
Participants will add a direct link to their project using the InLinkz tool provided. (*if you are unable to use the tool, leave a comment to this blog post and leave a direct link to your project)
Must Subscribe/or be a Follower of the IAR Challenge Blog
Winners will be announced alongside the next NEW monthly challenge on the 15th

Prize Requirements:

Below (10) Participants = (3) WINNERS
(10) Participants = (4) WINNERS
(15+) Participants = (5) WINNERS

Prizes up for grabs:

$30 Voucher

Remember, you have until February 8th to link up your project. Be sure to use a minimum of 3 I Am Roses products on your card to qualify for a prize. I can't wait to see what you make!

Hugs,

Rosie

Jaded Blossom January 2023 Release: SNEAK PEEK DAY 1

Happy Sunday Friends! Today we are on Day 1 of Sneak Peeks for the Jaded Blossom January 2023 Release. You can grab the "Gotta Have It Now Package" now for a discounted amount. If you wait until the release goes live the bundle price will go up.

This month we are focusing on Valentine's Day and let me tell you....you are going to LOVE this release!! I created a card using all of the new products shown below. I mean seriously....check out that fabulous Build A Booth Die!!

I had so much fun adding in the details. That's the great thing about Jaded Blossom....they think of everything! All of these die sets work together to create so many variations. The possibilities are endless!