Rosemary's Creative Corner: February 2023

Tuesday, February 28, 2023

I Am Roses + Conie Fong's Lulu and Lonnie Bundle of Love

Happy Tuesday friends! Today's card is for I Am Roses, and features their gorgeous paper flowers with this digital image from Lulu and Lonnie Bundle of Love by Conie Fong. I love this sweet, adorable girl piggie!

I know Valentine's Day has passed already, but I really wanted to color up this cutie! This image is also perfect for anniversaries or even sending love to friends and family....not just for Valentine's Day. I printed her on Copic Xpress It Blending Card and colored her with Copic markers.

COPICS:
Pig: R01, R02, R11/C3, C6, C8

Pink: RV02, RV04, RV06, RV17
Teal: BG10, BG11, BG13, BG15

To complete the card I added beautiful IAR flowers. 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 flowers in mint and hot pink.

Remember, you have until March 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

Monday, February 20, 2023

The Greeting Farm February 2023 Stamp Feature Day 3: YOU'RE SO TWEET

Happy Tuesday everyone! We are on our last day of Stamp Features for the February 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.

This next set called YOU'RE SO TWEET features the cutest, chubbiest, friendliest little birds ready to deliver a special gift to your recipient. I had so much fun creating this scene card!

I love that the tree branch is open on the end. This allowed me the ability to extend the lines to make one of the branches longer. I colored my images with Copic Markers, fussy cut them out and added them to the cloud background (created using a stencil and Broken China Distress Oxide Ink). The bottom birds and birdhouse are on foam tape for extra dimension.

Do you see my little birdie surprise? I used a craft knife to cut a hole in the birdhouse and then added one of the birds so he's peeking out of the hole. Isn't he adorable?

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.

Hugs,

Rosie

Thursday, February 16, 2023

The Greeting Farm February 2023 Stamp Feature Day 2: LITTLE DREAMER

TGIF everyone! We are on Day 2 of Stamp Features for the February 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 next magical set is called LITTLE DREAMER. It comes with a bunny and cat on a whale of an adventure literally, along with some unicorns! It can be used to create so many different cards. It's a really versatile set. I used the stamps to create a night adventure scene.

I stamped the images on Xpress It Blending Card, colored them with Copic Markers, and fussy cut them out. I created the night sky using Distress Oxide Inks. To create the glowy areas around the moon and stars, I just laid the cut out pieces on white watercolor paper and added the ink around them using lighter DO Ink and then adding darker colors as I got further out. I watered down some white acrylic paint and splattered it over the inked card. Then I added the stamped images and cloud die-cut on top. The cloud and unicorns are raised on foam tape.

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 on Tuesday for day 3 of Stamp Features!

Hugs,

Rosie

Jaded Blossom February 2023 New Release BLOG HOP!

Happy Thursday everyone! Welcome to Jaded Blossom's February 2023 New Release Blog Hop! Now, if you're here from Jamie's Blog, you're in the right place. If you're just passing through start at the beginning because you don't want to miss a thing. I also have the complete line up at the bottom.

For my project, I created an Octagon Treat Box with a St. Patrick's Day Clover theme. I included several of the new products on this treat box.....Clovers For Sale Stamp Set, Build A Booth: Clover Add Ons, and Gnome Dies: Pot Of Gold Add Ons.

To create the gnome I used the Gnomes Dies with the Gnome Dies: St Patricks Day Add Ons for the hat. The large coin that he is holding is from the new Pot Of Gold Add Ons. I added a bunch of coins sticking out of the Octagon Box, along with coins along the bottom for him to sit on.

Here is a closeup of the gnome. I get a lot of questions on how I create his face so I'll be doing a tutorial for that on the Jaded Blossom Blog soon.

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And of course we have to have a deal for you right?

This week only you can get the entire release package for $134.99

Regular Price for the Release Package is $143.99

FREEBIE OFFER: ST. PATRICK'S BREWING CO.

1) Free with orders $50 or more (before tax/shipping)

2) Order MUST contain at least 1 new release item

3) Freebie offer is ONLY Thursday, while supplies last

BLOG CANDY

1 Lucky Winner will get to pick a stamp set of their choice!

Just leave a comment on all the blogs along the hop!

The more blogs you comment on the more chances you have to win!

Now on to the HOP....

Next up is Cynthia!

Just in case you get lost here is the Entire Line Up:

Julee

Nicole

Cindy

Jamie

Rosemary

Cynthia

Lee-Ann

Larelyn

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

The Greeting Farm February 2023 Stamp Feature Day 1: ANYA IN ENGLAND

Happy Thursday everyone! We are on Day 1 of Stamp Features for the February 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!

Anya is back to traveling! This month she's in England and doing some sightseeing in London. I decided to create a large Polaroid card with the ANYA IN ENGLAND set. Do you know you can create a Polaroid any size you need? I took a fairly large square die and cut a square out of white cardstock. I then trimmed up the sides to look like a Polaroid. If you don't have a square die, you can also use your paper trimmer to cut a square shape, trace onto your cardstock, and use a craft knife to cut out the square.

I stamped Anya and Big Ben on Xpress It Blending Card. I colored them with Copics and fussy cut them out. Next I cut a square piece of blending card large enough to fit behind the square opening. I colored in a road and green shrubs and added the sky. I used my craft knife to cut the top of part of the shrubs so I could slide the clock behind the shrubs. I then placed Anya on the gravel road. I glued the Polaroid frame onto of my colored panel, and added the sentiment and accessory stamps.

Hugs,

Rosie

I Am Roses February 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 lovey-dovey card using the cutest, most adorable bees from Conie Fong's Bee With Heart Bundle. They just make me smile!

I used some digital bee paper that I got off Etsy called BEE MINE. The heart gingham paper is from Pebbles My Funny Valentine 6x6 Paper Pad. The ribbon is from my stash. I used a sentiment from Jaded Blossom and altered it by adding the extra "e" to make it say Bee Mine.

To step it up a notch, I added gorgeous IAR flowers in the corner. The large flower is R-43 Unicorn Peonies. I love to use the R-43 flowers as my focal point. I then surrounded it with white cherry blossoms, some smaller yellow and pink flowers, and mini green/pink leaves.

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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.

FEBRUARY 2023 IAR Challenge

*Contest Details/Rules:

Contest runs February 15th - March 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 “February 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 March 8th to link up your project on the IAR Blog. 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

TLC Designs: Mix & Match Instagram Hop!

Happy Wednesday friends! Today we have a Mix & Match Instagram Hop at TLC Designs! The Design Team was challenged to combine recently released product with older product to give you inspiration on how the TLC stamps, dies, and papers can be mixed together. Head over to the TLC Designs Instagram Page for all the details and Hop list. I've also included some information below.

For my card, I combined the plant and balloons from the Pizzaria Digital Stamp Set (released in January) with Ben Bot Digital Stamps along with one of the girl robots from the February Sketch-EZ #118 Challenge Bundle.

The cute heart paper in the background is from the Krafty and Sweet Slimline Digital Paper Pack.

I created the digital scene in MS Word and printed it on Xpress It Blending Card. Then I colored the scene with Copic Markers. Aren't they the cutest bot couple ever?!!

COPICS:
Gray: C1, C2, C3, C5
Blue: BG01, BG02, BG05, BG07
Pink: R81, R83, R85
Purple: V12, V15, V17, BV08
Green: YG25, G24, G46, G28

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Here are some of the details on the Mix and Match Hop:

Welcome to TLC Designs February 2023 Mix and Match Hop on Instagram!! The team is excited to show how well ALL the products from @tlcdesignsshop mix and match together for endless creative options. From unique and creative dies, to beautiful stamps and stencils —TLC Designs has it ALL! You can hop along with us for your chance to win a $20.00 card to the TLC Designs store. The hop will end on February 20th @ 11:59 PM PST. Winners will be announced on the @tlcdesignsshop blog and Instagram by February 25th.

Be sure to head to the TLC Designs Shop Instagram Page for all the Hop links and details!

Remember To Live Creatively (TLC), and have fun hopping!
Rosie

Jaded Blossom February 2023 Release: SNEAK PEEK DAY 3

Happy Wednesday Friends! Today we are on Day 3 of Sneak Peeks for the Jaded Blossom February 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 St. Patrick's Day. May the luck of the Irish be with you! For today's card, I stamped the image and sentiment from the new Clover Cluster Stamp Set onto watercolor paper using Ranger super-fine gold embossing powder. Then I used Spectrum Aqua Markers with a paintbrush to color in the image.

To color in the horseshoe, dots, and swirly leaves, I used a gold sparkly pen from Diamond Press. I love the gold and green together!

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We have our Gotta Have it Now Package for $134.99

February 2023 Release will include:

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

Regular price for the release package is $143.99

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Today we are revealing 1 New Stamp Set + 1 Outline Die, and our FREEBIE offer!

Clover Cluster $15.99

Clover Cluster Outline Dies $12.99

And our freebie offer...

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Jaded Blossom February 2023 Release: SNEAK PEEK DAY 2

Happy Tuesday Friends! Today we are on Day 2 of Sneak Peeks for the Jaded Blossom February 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 St. Patrick's Day. May the luck of the Irish be with you! Today I created a large scene card using the new Build A Booth: Clover Add Ons, Clover Stencil (on the grass area), and a sentiment from Clovers For Sale Stamp Set. I also used the new products featured on Monday. Remember, to create the booth you need to purchase the Build A Booth Die. The add-ons are just the themed accessories to decorate the booth.

I love that we can create a standing or jumping gnome with the Gnome Dies: Leg Add Ons. And of course, we need a bunch of beer to celebrate St. Paddy's Day! This scene was a lot of fun to put together.

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We have our Gotta Have it Now Package for $134.99

February 2023 Release will include:

Regular price for the release package is $143.99

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Today we are revealing 1 New Die, 1 New Stamp Set, and 1 New Stencil.

Build a Booth: Clover Add Ons $11.99

Clovers for Sale $15.99

Clover Stencil $5.99

Monday, February 13, 2023

Jaded Blossom February 2023 Release: SNEAK PEEK DAY 1

Happy Monday Friends! Today we are on Day 1 of Sneak Peeks for the Jaded Blossom February 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 St. Patrick's Day. May the luck of the Irish be with you! We have some new gnome die add-ons which of course make me giddy! I used the new products to create this mini card and tag for some Bailey's Irish Cream and coffee.

The card was created using the Gnome Dies with the new Gnome Dies: Pot of Gold Add Ons and Gnome Dies: Leg Add Ons. To make the square frame I used the Square Internal Scallops Dies 1. The hat is from Gnome Dies: St Patricks Day Add Ons. The sentiment from the new Lucky Vibes Stamp Set was cut out using the Word Bubble Dies. I used the Scallop Circle Dies to cut the sentiment for the little green cup. The tag was created using the Treat Tag Die, Lucky Vibes Stamps + Outline Dies, and Gnome Dies: Pot of Gold Add Ons.