Coloring Gingham using Summer Yumi!

Good morning my peeps! So glad to see you here! If you haven't heard we've made some major changes over at the Yumi and Fumi Handmade Crafts Blog, so you'll definitely want to head over there, scroll down, and check out the new team and the new changes. Be sure to check out the current challenge going on right now too. We've changed the rules and now you can use ANY stamped image!! Be sure to link up your "Anything Goes" challenge card HERE!!

We've also added Showcase Thursdays where one of our designers will share something fun (a tutorial, a technique, case a project or use an older image, aka Throwback image).  If you'd like to see something specific, like you saw something on someone's project and you'd love to know how they did it, just leave a message in the comments section and we'll do our very best to create a post based on it. :)

Today I'm going to show you how I color gingham on clothes with my Copics. It's similar to my "Plaid" technique, but instead of 2 color families I just use one. I apologize for the low quality pictures. I'm on vacation at my mom's and I don't have my lamps. :(

Today, I'm making blue gingham so I picked B00, B02, and B05 for my colors.

First, I use B00 and draw my lines vertical and horizontal. You will want to try and space the lines equally apart, which I didn't do a very good job at here. :(

Then I grab B05 (my darkest color), and outline each of the B00 lines.

Then I use the same B05 and color in the following squares.

Next, I grab B02 and color in the squares on both sides of the B05 squares.

Here's Summer Yumi!! I love her! I decided to give her a blue gingham shirt. Again I started with B00 and made vertical and horizontal lines....this time I spaced them better.

Then I outlined the B00 lines with B05 and colored in the following squares with B05.

Next I came in and added B02 in each square next to the B05 squares. I also went over all the lines again with B00. And...there you have it....GINGHAM!

 You'll see this cutie on a card for the next Y&FH challenge coming up on August 18th! 

In the meantime, I hope you join us for our current challenge of "Anything Goes" HERE...and remember you can NOW use any stamped image! Check out all the new challenge rules by clicking the tab at the top of the page on the Y&F Handmade Crafts Blog.

Have a great day!

Rosie :)

Inspiration Monday~MORE THAN 1 DIE!

We have a new Inspiration Monday Challenge for La-La Land Crafts starting today! The theme this week is: 

MORE THAN 1 DIE!

 

You should definitely stop by the LLLC Blog to see all the creative and gorgeous makes from my DT sisters! They are truly amazing!!

For my card today I used some newly release CHA items! First up is Snowflake Garland Marci! Surprise! I used a different hair color from my norm, haha!

Copics:
Skin: E000, E00, E01, E02, E11
Hair: YR21, YR23
Dress: B00, B02, B04, B05
Boots: E41, E42, E43

The cute dps are from The Paper Studio Santa and Friends 6x6 paper pad. These are the 3 La-La Land Crafts dies I used: Heart Snowflakes, Filigree Corner, and Stitched Scallops Border. The ribbon is from Walmart.

 Don't forget, you can join in all the fun at La-La Land Crafts by adding your creations to our Facebook Page and Twitter Feed. 

 

Have a great week!

Rosie

Yumi and Fumi Challenge #21~ANYTHING GOES

Happy Sunday everyone!! After a little break over on the Yumi and Fumi Handmade Crafts Blog, we are back in full force with a brand new DT (actually 2 teams now) and some awesome new challenges!! It's been an amazing year for Yumi and Fumi and we intend to make things even better and more exciting with our new changes!

If you didn't see the announcement on the new teams, then be sure to head over to the blog and scroll down. We now have 2 teams: Team Yumi and Team Fumi! We'll be alternating each week to bring you lots of inspiration! If you haven't checked out our new challenge guidelines then be sure to click HERE.

We are still a bi-weekly challenge blog, but the biggest change we are making is that you can now use ANY stamped image!!! You have to use a colored image on your project though! No "sentiment only" cards allowed. However, if you use a Y&FH image your name will be added a maximum of 1 extra time after the last name in Inlinkz. :)

What's up for grabs? The winner will receive a $15 gift certificate to the Yumi & Fumi Handmade online store. Our Top 3 will receive a 10% discount code to be used in the Yumi & FumiHandmade online store. AWESOME!!

Now on to Challenge #21.....a really easy one to get us back into the swing of things:

ANYTHING GOES!!

Pretty simple, right?!! We should see a lot of you participating in this one. For my card I used an image that reminds me of my hubby, Summer Chuckles. He's colored with Copics. :)

Copics:

Skin: E000, E00, E01, E02, E11

Eyes: G21, G24

Shirt: YR02, YR04, YR07, YR09

Shorts: B000, B04, YR09

 Flip flops: B04

I used some awesome dps from Carta Bella "Beach Boardwalk" 6x6 paper pad (one of my faves right now). I used an exacto knife to cut around the shark and surfboard on the dp so my Polaroid frame could slide behind the shark and fit better in the middle of the card. The Polaroid frame isn't a die. I just cut the inside out with an X-acto Knife. The light blue chevron background dp is from Teresa Collins. The scene on the inside was created using 2 different Jolee's Boutique Dimensional Sticker Sets: Waves & Beach Leisure.

 We hope you will join in our "Anything Goes" challenge using ANY image you like! We can't wait to see what you make!! You have until Friday, August 16th (Noon, PST) to join in our challenge HERE. We'll announce the winner and top 3 picks on Saturday, August 17th! Good Luck everyone!!

Hugs!

Rosie :)

Happy 5th Birthday, TGF!!!

Hey, everyone! 

Today's release is definitely a milestone for The Greeting Farm as it marks our FIFTH birthday!  Happy birthday to us!   

As you've seen from this month's previews, we are going all-out to celebrate with three BIRTHDAY-themed releases and they're all available NOW in the TGF STORE!   Whether you want to GO BIG with the new Frou Frou line, classic with Birthday Anya 3, or get 'clearly' creative with the new Birthday cake stackers, there's a little something for everyone this release as we prepare to PARTY!

There will be a few birthday surprises on the Farm this month, so stay tuned, but in order to kick start today's party and this month's fab release, we're celebrating with our DT BLOG hop as usual!

There's a LOT to celebrate today, so because we are so excited, we have FIVE prizes for our FIVE years!

THREE random digis of choice will be given away for completing the hop today, as well as TWO grand prizes of the ENTIRE AUGUST RELEASE!    

Just be sure to head down this list, and then back to the TGF BLOG letting us know you've finished the hop.  You have until 11:45pm CST to finish hopping and we'll announce the winners during FFF tomorrow!  WOO HOO!

TGF BLOG

SUZANNE BIER

ROSIE BRIDGES

MARIA THERESE HATLOY

ANITA MADDEN

PEGGY MCCURRY

RACHEL PARYS

ANDREA ROSENSTIEL

JODI STANISCH

JO THOMPSON
JONI WILSON

THANH VO

SANDIE DUNNE

For my project today I made a sock cupcake and used the super CUTE Birthday Anya 3! I love her hair and that cake is amazing!!

 Copics:

Skin: E000, E00, E01, E02, E11

Hair: E44, E47, E49

Heart/Cherries: R24, R27, R29, R39

Dress/Shoes: BG10, BG13, BG15

Cake: E44, E47, R81, R83, R85

Cake Platter: C5, N2

I bought the fluffy socks at Walmart. The disco ball for the cherry is actually a key chain. :)

Thank you so much for celebrating TGF's big day with us!  As always, it's because of you that TGF is turning 5 with style and success.   Here's to the next 5!  Thank you, all!

Hugs!

Rosie :)

7 Kids College Fund Challenge~Anything Goes + Markers!

 

 

This DT term we are revamping the challenges at 7 Kids College Fund in hopes that more people will get involved. All challenges will now be ANYTHING GOES with a twist. The twist is optional, but we hope you will take the opportunity to join in on the twist to develop your marker skills and increase your use of the incredibly popular vintage products now available. 

The current twist is MARKERS! 

So pull out your favorite markers and get to coloring! :)

Keep in mind that in order to qualify for any prizes or Top 3, you must:

1) Use a stamped image carried in the 7 KIDS STORE, or, if your project does not have a stamped image, the primary elements (dies, paper, punches) must be carried in the store.

2) Link to the 7 Kids College Fund Challenge Blog in your post.

For my card today I used some newly released CHA items currently on pre-order in the 7 Kids College Fund Store! First up is my image from La-La Land Crafts called Steampunk Marci!! Apparently, steampunk is all the rage right now and I'm a little slow jumping on the bandwagon. It's not really my thing...or at least that's what I thought! I'm actually kind of liking it now!!

Copics:

Skin: E000, E00, E01, E02, E11

Hair: E44, E47, E49

Hat/Jacket/Top of Skirt/Leggings: E41, E42, E43, E44

 Black: N2, C5, C7, Black

Red: R39

For my card I used some awesome dps from Carta Bella WELL TRAVELED 6x6 Paper Pad. I also used the La-La Land Crafts Steampunk Corner Die....LOVE IT!! I distressed the dp edges with Walnut Stain Distress Ink.

 

Here are the links to make your shopping in the STORE easier!

X-Press It Blending Card

Copic Sketch Markers

La-La Land Crafts Steampunk Marci

 La-La Land Crafts Steampunk Corner Die

Carta Bella WELL TRAVELED 6x6 Paper Pad

Ranger Walnut Stain Distress Ink

Scor-Pal

Scor-Tape

This challenge ends on August 13th so I hope to see you all entering your cards at the 7 Kids College Fund Challenge Blog!

Have a great rest of the week!

Rosie :)

The Greeting Farm August Previews~Layer Cake Clear Stamp Set!

We are back for Day 2 of our SWEET August Previews over at The Greeting Farm Blog!! And, to go along with our Birthday Theme we have an AMAZING Layer Cake Clear Stamp Set!! It's SA-WEET I tell ya! It has a cake stand, layers of cake, little accessories for the cake and an awesome sentiment: "Sweet Wishes to a Sweet You." I LOVE it!!! 

You're going to really enjoy the versatility of this stamp set....birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, weddings (check out Thanh's wedding card on TGF Blog)....whatever you need a cake for! And, since it's clear you know exactly where you are stamping those cake layers!

For my first card I just used the sentiment and the little gumdrops. I stamped the sentiment onto a BoBunny white doily...easy peasy! Then I stamped the gumdrops, but them out and raised them on pop-dots. The dp is from Recollections and available at Michaels. The Filigree Corner Die is from La-La Land Crafts.

For my 2nd card I stamped the various cake layers on top of each other. I then raised it on pop-dots on top of a BoBunny Doily. I used some dps from The Paper Stack by Crafts Beautiful. The sentiment also came from The Paper Stack. The heart banner is from La-La Land Crafts. The ribbon is from my stash.

To win this amazing stamp set, please follow these rules:

*Visit each of the Designers’ blogs on TGF Blog and click on our names (above the pictures).

 *Leave a sweet comment on each of the blogs. You have until 11:45pm CST tonight to comment.

*Then come back to The Greeting Farm Blog and leave us a comment letting us know you are done, and voila your name is officially in the random draw. :)

Thank you so much for coming by everyone! Be sure to swing by TGF Blog tomorrow for our last day of new release previews....it's going to be Frou Frou kind of day. :)

Hugs!

Rosie

Inspiration Monday~Let's Get Sentimental!

We have a new Inspiration Monday Challenge for La-La Land Crafts starting today! The theme this week is: 

Let's Get Sentimental!

(use a sentiment somewhere on your project)

 

You should definitely stop by the LLLC Blog to see all the creative and gorgeous makes from my DT sisters! They are truly amazing!!

For my card today I used some newly release CHA items! First up is one of my faves from this release: Sitting Princess Marci. She's just the cutest thing ever and she fits perfectly in the Heart Chair stamp (although I forgot to bring that stamp with me to my mom's house)!

 

Copics:
Skin: E000, E00, E01, E02, E11
Hair: E44, E47, E49
Pink: R81, R83, R85, Stickles
Gold Sharpie

 

I used some dps from a My Mind's Eye paper pad called LOVE ME 6x6 paper pad....gorgeous dps for sure!! I knew I should have bought more than one! The awesome sentiment came from Teresa Collins STATIONERY NOTED 12x12 paper pad. The lace is from Hobby Lobby. The corner die is from La-La Land Craft's CHA Release and is called Decorative Corner (set of 2).

 

 Don't forget, you can join in all the fun at La-La Land Crafts by adding your creations to the Customer Gallery, Facebook Page and Twitter Feed. 

 

Hugs!

Rosie

7 Kids College Fund~Don't be afraid to DREAM Big!

Happy Monday everyone! So glad you joined me today as I share my newest card using some newly release CHA items that are on pre-order in the 7 Kids College Fund Store!

Before I get to my card I just wanted to remind you that you still have 1 more day to enter our Anything Goes Challenge with a Vintage twist on our 7 Kids Challenge Blog HERE. Be sure to use a stamp carried in the store to qualify for the gift certificate and top 3!

For my card today I used a super cute The Greeting Farm stamp called CHARLOTTE CHIC! I think she's super versatile and a great addition to your stamp collection. She's also easy and fun to color! I stamped her on X-Press It Blending Card with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored her with Copics. I even made the flowers on her headwrap and shirt (that's not paper-piecing folks). :)

Copics:

Skin: E000, E00, E01, E02, E11

Hair: E44, E47, E49

Head Wrap/Shirt: YR02, YR07, B05

Skirt: YR02, YR04, YR07

Shoes: B00, B04

I'm loving the Carta Bella line of papers and today I used Carta Bella Beach Boardwalk 6x6 paper pad. Right behind Charlotte Chic is a Bo Bunny Small Doily. The new items from CHA that I used on my card (currently on pre-order in the store) are some La-La Land Crafts Dies: Decorative Corners and Pretty Poinsettia (the leaves behind the flowers).

Thanks for joining me today! I hope you have a great week!

Hugs,

Rosie :)

TGF Farm Fresh Friday~The Great Outdoors!

Happy Friday everyone!! Hope you all had a great week so far!! It's the weekend, WOOT, WOOT....so time to get the fun and relaxation on!! And what better way is there to spend the weekend than soaking up the sun and maybe playing in some nice, cool water....aaaahhhhh. So to get you inspired, our challenge for you this week over at The Greeting Farm is:

THE GREAT OUTDOORS!!

To see some amazing creations from my fellow DT sistas, be sure to head over to The Greeting Farm Blog!! I'm sure they will get you in the mood to go outside and just have some fun!

For my card today I use the super adorable digi image called WS Addy...LOVE HER!!!

Copics:

Skin: E000, E00, E01, E02, E11

Hair: E44, E47, E49

Hairbands/Swimsuit Bottom: YR01, YR04, YR09

Swimsuit Top: YR02, YR09, B05

Towel: B00, B05, YR02, YR09

 

I used some cute summery dps from Carta Bella Beach Boardwalk...they are becoming one of my new favorite paper companies!! I love the flip flop dps....so CUTE!! The sentiment is from Studio G (those clear stamps in the $1 bin at Walmart). The polka dot ribbon is also from Walmart. The clear rhinestones are from Michaels.

 

Here's how to play: 

You must use a TGF stamp (rubber, digi, or clear) as your main image.

• Entries must be uploaded via InLinkz no later than Thursday, August 1st at NOON CST.

• You can add a direct link to your entry from your personal blog, SCS gallery, Flickr or TGF galleria. (If the InLinkz tool is missing, feel free to link your submission URL in the comment section!)

•  The fabulous prize: A random participant will be selected to win their choice of an in-stock SINGLE RUBBER STAMP or a 4x6 set!

I can't wait to see what you create for The Great Outdoors Challenge!

Have a great weekend!
Rosie :)

Day 2 of La-La Land Crafts CHA Release!!

I'm so glad you came back for our 2nd day to showcase these amazing new stamps, dies, and 3-D items from La-La Land Crafts!! If you didn't check our post yesterday then you'll definitely want to head over to the LLLC Blog to see all the amazing creations from our awesome DT. Today I'm back to showcase some of the Princess and Steampunk line!!

Here's the summary of all the NEW products released yesterday and available in the LLLC STORE now!!

Letter to Santa Luka, Christmas Ornament Marci, Christmas Ornament Luka, 

Hot Cocoa Marci, Snowflake Garland Marci....

 

Top Hat Steampunk Marci, Steampunk Marci, 

Retro Marci, Retro Luka...

 

Dragon, Sitting Princess Marci, Sassy Princess Marci...

 

DIES: 

Pretty Poinsettia, Heart Doily Border, Heart Snowflakes, Ornate Snowflakes, 

Steampunk Heart Cogs, Booktab and Labels, Binding Holes Border, 

Open Leaf Flourish, Steampunk Corner, Decorative Corners...

 

3-D PROJECTS: 

Castle Shadow Box, Steampunk Shadow Box, Christmas Shadow Box, 

Trinket Box, & Fancy Pages Album

And if this is not enough, we've added a NEW product to our range - FRAMES and SHAPES!  Perfect for cardmaking, scrapbooking, altered arts, mixed media and more!

Christmas Frames and Shapes Kit

Steampunk Frames and Shapes Kit

Tea Garden Frames and Shapes Kit

Travel Frames and Shapes Kit

Check out those new FRAMES & SHAPES Kits!! I see these popping up on my cards and mixed media creations soon!! Like I said, I'm loving this entire release!!

Now let's get on with the show! Today I'm showcasing the Dragon and lots of things from the Steampunk line. First up is my card using the Dragon, Decorative Corners Die, Heart Doily Border Die, and the Booktab and Labels Die. The sentiment is from Steampunk Marci. My paper are from American Crafts Color Crush.

Copics:
Dragon: G21, G24, G28, Y21, Y23, Y24
Mane/Tail: B000, B00, B02, B05
Saddle: R22, R24, R27, R29, R81, R83, R85, Black
Harness: R22, R24, R27, R29

Now, I'm not really a steampunk kind of person, but after playing around with this new line I'm kind of liking it. I started with Steampunk Marci and colored her with Copics.

Copics:
Skin: E000, E00, E01, E02, E11
Hair: E44, E47, E49
Hat/Top of dress/Leggins: E11, E35, E37, E39
Shirt: E41, E42, E43
Goggles/Dress: N2, C3, C5, C7
Boots: C3, C5, C7, E35, E37, E39

Here's my Steampunk Shadow Box all decorated up. I used a black sharpie to color all the box parts (so much easier than painting). I found some awesome Metallic FolkArt paint at Walmart and used Pure Gold and Antique Copper to paint the Cogs & Heart Corners that came with the shadow box. The gears around the heart corners are from Tim Holtz Idea-ology Sprocket Gears. I added Stickles to the top of the metal gears also. The dps are from Graphic 45 Steampunk Spells Collection 8x8 paper pad.

 

On the inside of the shadow box, I used the Steampunk Corner Die and Steampunk Heart Cogs Die (Set of 3). The sentiment is from Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous FLIGHTS OF FANCY stamp set.

Here's a side view so you can see the dimension.

Be sure to head to the LLLC STORE to snatch up all the new product before they sell out! You'll definitely want to head to the LLLC Blog to see all the creations from my fellow DT sisters....they'll knock your socks off! Team Friday will be back the rest of the week to show off their amazing samples!!

Have a great week!
Rosie :)

It's CHA RELEASE time at La-La Land Crafts!!

We've got an EXCITING release today at La-La Land Crafts to celebrate the opening of CHA in Las Vegas!! Of course the NEW stamps, dies, and 3-D items are going to knock your socks off!! We've got a week-long showcase planned for you with Team Monday starting things off on Monday and Tuesday. Then Team Friday will round out the week with their showcase Wednesday through Friday. Can I get a WOOT, WOOT?!

Here's the summary of all the NEW products available in the LLLC STORE today!!

Letter to Santa Luka, Christmas Ornament Marci, Christmas Ornament Luka, 

Hot Cocoa Marci, Snowflake Garland Marci....

 

Top Hat Steampunk Marci, Steampunk Marci, 

Retro Marci, Retro Luka...

 

Dragon, Sitting Princess Marci, Sassy Princess Marci...

 

DIES: 

Pretty Poinsettia, Heart Doily Border, Heart Snowflakes, Ornate Snowflakes, 

Steampunk Heart Cogs, Booktab and Labels, Binding Holes Border, 

Open Leaf Flourish, Steampunk Corner, Decorative Corners...

 

3-D PROJECTS: 

Castle Shadow Box, Steampunk Shadow Box, Christmas Shadow Box, 

Trinket Box, & Fancy Pages Album

And if this is not enough, they've added a NEW product to their range - FRAMES and SHAPES!  Perfect for cardmaking, scrapbooking, altered arts, mixed media and more!

Christmas Frames and Shapes Kit

Steampunk Frames and Shapes Kit

Tea Garden Frames and Shapes Kit

Travel Frames and Shapes Kit

I'm in love with it all!!! It's always an amazing time at LLLC when we have new releases, but it's even more AWESOME when it's a CHA Release!! These new stamps, dies and kits are so FABULOUS!! Today Team Monday will showcase the Christmas and Retro Stamps, Dies & Projects. Tomorrow we will showcase the Princess and Steampunk line. So please head over to the La-La Land Crafts Blog to see all the gorgeousness!!

For my card today I used Christmas Ornament Luka. I colored him with Copics and even gave him some corduroy pants. :)

Copics:
Skin: E000, E00, E01, E02, E11
Hair: E44, E47, E49
Shirt: G21, G24, G28
Sweater: G21, G24, G28, E41, E42, E43, E44, YR23, E35, Colorless Blender
Pants: E41, E42, E43, N2
Shoes: E44, E47, E49
Ornament: R24, R27, R29, R39, YR21, YR23, YR24, G21, G24, G28

As you can see we have released several new dies and today I'm showcasing the Heart Doily Border and Booktab and Labels Die. I used one of the labels in the Booktab and Labels Die Set to make the bottom red border on my middle striped dp panel. The dps are from Authentique Festive 6x6 paper pad. The ribbon is from Michaels. The sentiment comes with the Christmas Ornament Luka Stamp Set.

  I'm telling you these 3-D Kits, Stamps and Dies are some of the best yet and if you are like me you'll want to get your hands on all of it. So head over to the STORE now and get yours before they sell out!! You will definitely want to stop back by the LLLC Blog each day this week to see more inspiration. Remember tomorrow we will be showcasing the Princess and Steampunk stamps and kits. :)

Have a great day!

Rosie :)

Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps~3rd Anniversary HOP!!

Hello and Welcome to the Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps 3rd Anniversary Hop! Not only are we here to help Sparkle celebrate 3 years of SCRS, but we are also officially releasing 4 new SCRS images this month -- Paris Lucy,  London Charlotte, New York Josh, and Seattle Chloe. They are ALL available in the STORE NOW!

We have assembled an all-star lineup consisting of our Current Design Team, DT Alumni and Guest Designers. Click on all the links below to participate in our Anniversary Blog Hop!

What's a hop without prizes? We've hidden TEN single stamp prizes along the way and one lucky winner will win the ENTIRE July release! All you need to do is leave some love at every stop along the hop. You have until 11:59 PM EST on Sunday to leave comments for a chance to win! Winners will be announced on the SCRS blog on Monday. Good luck to all and Happy Hopping!

For my card today I used Paris Lucy!! I had so much fun coloring this image!!! I can't wait to get to the other ones. I should have colored Seattle Chloe since I'm visiting my mom in WA State, but I had dps to match Paris Lucy, haha! Plus who wouldn't want to go to Paris?!!

Copics:
Skin: E000, E00, E01, E11
Hair: E44, E47, E49
Hat: E41, E43, B91, B99
Bow/Belt/Clutch: E41, E42, E43
Shirt/Skirt: B91, B93, B95, B99
Eiffel Tower: C3, C5, N2, yellow chalk
Sky: N2, C5, C7, Black
Grass: G07, G21, G24, G28

For my card I used some awesome travel dps from My Mind's Eye Come Away With Me 6x6 paper pad. It's kind of hard to tell but the background dp has Eiffel Towers on it. The little tickets are also from the same paper pad. The white heart border is from The Greeting Farm Tulip Border Die. I cut the Ooh, La La! sentiment (which comes with Paris Lucy) with the La-La Land Crafts Stitched Tabs Die. I also used LLLC Filigree Corner Die. The pearls are from The Paper Studio and the ribbon is from Walmart.

 Don't forget you have until Sunday to leave comments on all the designers' blogs to be in for the prize drawing!

Good Luck,
Rosie :)