hashtag Christmas

no, you're not seeing things

I made two hashtag Christmas cards using the fun

"Elfie Selfie" digital stamp by KennyK Stamps

I linked them both in the same post, so when it came to entering them in challenges I could only link one, so this short post comes with some more pics.

*** NOTE: KennyK Stamps closed in 2017 ***

links to blog & store removed as they now take you to inappropriate sites

All the details about these cards can be found HERE.

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I am going to enter my card in the following challenges (alphabetical order):

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AAA Cards - Challenge #86 - Diecuts

ABC Christmas Challenge - E, F and G are for?

"E is for Edge, F is for Family and G is for Girls"

My Christmas cards are filled with Family Fun, showing Santa with his Elf Family

A Snowflakes Promise - Challenge #38 - Anything Goes
Crafty Hazelnut's Christmas Challenge - CHNC Challenge #325
- Anything Goes (Christmas) with optional theme "No Patterned Paper"
Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog - Challenge #37 - Anything Goes
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge - Challenge #321 - Anything Goes
Pile It On - Challenge #128 - Humor and/or Plaid

The 12 Months of Christmas Link Up - Challenge #27 
- Anything Goes (Christmas) with optional theme "Christmas Angels"
Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog - Simon Says: Layer It Up
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog - Simon Says: Use More Thank One Die Or Punch
The Cutie Pie Challenge Blog - Challenge #109 - Dies & Digis

Crafty Gals Corner - Challenge #115 - Anything But A Card

It's time for another challenge with us at the

Crafty Gals Corner

This week we are letting our creative juices flow with
Challenge #115 - Anything But A Card

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The sponsors for this challenge are:

KennyK.

Prize: 3 Digital Images

"Stamp designer Elena Kiernan and illustrator hubby Kenny Kiernan bring a perfect storm of creative energy to the bold and fun digi stamps and clear stamp sets at this rockin’ shop, where it’s always 30% OFF your first purchase with code MYFIRSTPURCHASE. Their hundreds of fun-to-color designs include everything from kids’ to teenage girls with attitude, skateboard boys, steampunk, men, sports, superheroes, music… and for those who enjoy a little spice in their crafting, KennyK Stamps is the #1 Shop in the World for Sexy Stamps!  Rock Your Crafts with KennyK Stamps!  Click to follow KennyK Stamps on Facebook and also join their awesome new Facebook Fan Group, “Club KennyK!”

*** NOTE: KennyK Stamps closed in 2017 ***

links to blog & store removed as they now take you to inappropriate sites

Wink Wink Ink

Prize: $15 Gift Certificate

Nikki Burnette

Prize: 3 digital images

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Today I have used the "Total Drama" Retro Girl Drama Queen Postcard digital stamp from KennyK Stamps, one of our generous sponsors this week.

We have several milestone birthdays coming up this year and I thought this image would make some fun bottle tags.

I coloured the images with Copic markers (details below).

I masked the images and borders (with X-Press It Mask It) then coloured the backgrounds with Distress Inks (details below).  The inks are so vibrant



I cut the bottle tag base using my Silhouette Cameo.  I used part of a purchased file and welded it to a rectangle to suit the image dimensions.

... I have to confess that I used a delicious bottle of red wine vinegar for the photo shoot.

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KennyK Stamps - digital stamp - "Total Drama" Retro Girl Drama Queen Postcard
X-Press It - A4 blending card
Copic markers - skin - E50 E51
Copic markers - hair - Y02 Y04 Y06
Copic markers - blouse - B23 B26
Copic markers - lipstick, nails, pearls - R46
Distress Inks - mini - Squeezed Lemonade,Wild Honey,
Spiced Marmalade, Ripe Persimmon & Barn Door
Mini Ink Blending Tool - round
Mini Ink Blending Foam - round 

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Sending a big Thank You to KennyK Stamps for supplying the digital stamp I used today and for being a sponsor for Challenge #115 with us at the Crafty Gals Corner.

    

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I am going to enter my card in the following challenges (alphabetical order):

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Allsorts Challenge Blog - Week 407 - Anything But A Card
A Snowflakes Promise - Challenge #38 - Anything Goes
CCC Digi Creations - Challenge #69 - For The Girls
Colour It!  Create It! Show It Off! - Anything Goes, celebrating their 1st Birthday
Creative Fingers Challenge Blog - Challenge #126 Anything Goes
Cute Card Thursday - Challenge #469 - Celebrations
Fabrika Fantasy Challenge Blog - Challenge #7 - For The Girls
Glitter 'N' Sparkle Challenge Blog - Challenge #231 - Anything Goes
Incy Wincy Designs - Happy Birthday
Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog - Challenge #37 - Anything Goes
Morgan's ArtWorld - Challenge #5 - Include A Sentiment
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge Blog - Challenge #321 - Anything Goes
Pile It On - Challenge #128 - Humor and/or Plaid
Polkadoodles Paper Crafting Challenge - Week 10/11 - Anything Goes
QKR Stampede - Challenge #235 - Congratulations or Anything Goes
Scrapbook Stamp Society - Challenge #112 - Anything Goes with option of Distress Edges
the edges of my tag are distressed ... with Distress Inks
The Paper Shelter - Challenge #286 - Birthday Girl

Crafty Gals Corner - Challenge #93 CASE it

It's time for another challenge with us at the

Crafty Gals Corner

They say that imitation is the best form of flattery, so this week we are choosing a project we like and using it to inspire us to create a project of our own for

Challenge #93 - CASE it

 
Today I have used the cute Mermaid digital stamp from KennyK Stamps, one of the generous sponsors for our challenge this week.

     

*** NOTE: KennyK Stamps closed in 2017 ***

links to blog & store removed as they now take you to inappropriate sites

Now for the project that inspires me.
This Fin-tastic card by StampOwl can be found HERE.
at the StampOwl's Studio.

I'm inspired by her cute mermaid image, fancy folds and pretty layers,
such a fun design.

My card is a centre step fold that has a 6x8" base, 6x9" when flat for mailing, as some of the seaweed and coral hang over the sides.  The mermaid is 3 1/4" high, 3 7/8" across.
I coloured the KennyK Stamps Mermaid digital stamp using Copic markers (details below).

I'm thrilled with how the colouring turned out on the mermaid, especially around her face and skin areas.  I have been experiencing problems with the toner from the digital image blending with my markers leaving a horrid greyish zone that cannot be blended out, so I tried a different approach.  Want to know my secret?  As soon as the sheet came out of the printer, I zapped it with my heat gun then left it for a day before bringing any markers near it and it worked!

The ocean scene around her is a combination of dies, digital cut files and punches (details below).

  

Front view

Closed view

I hope you enjoyed seeing my little mermaid and
travelling with her to see the sights in the reef under the sea.

*** INGREDIENTS ***
KennyK Stamps - digital stamp - Mermaid

X-Press It Blending Card

Copic markers - skin - E50 E51 E53 R01

Copic markers - hair - E11 E13 E15 E18
Copic markers - eyes - B05 B06 100 (black)
Copic markers - lips - RV25 RV29
Copic markers - mouth - RV21E50
Copic markers - tail - BG10 BG11 BG13 BG15 G02
Copic markers - shells - RRV25 RV29

Sizzix Big Shot
Kaisercraft - decorative dies - Seagrass
Silhouette Cameo
Silhouette Design Store - cut file Design ID 84503 - Coral Collection by Sophie Gallo

Silhouette Design Store - cut file Design ID 89109 - Ocean Scenery by Lisa Norris
Silhouette Design Store - cut file Design ID 4113 - Sea Creatures Set by Jamie Koay
Silhouette Design Store - cut file Design ID 4081 - Sea Life Set by Jamie Koay
Fiskars - medium lever punch - Horsin' Around (seahorse)
Die Cuts With A View (DCWV) - 12x12 paper stack - Ocean Breeze

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Sending a big Thank You to StampOwl from StampOwl's Studio for inspiring me today.

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Sending a big Thank You to KennyK Stamps for supplying the digital stamp I used today and for being a sponsor for Challenge #93 with us at the Crafty Gals Corner.

     

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I am going to enter my card in the following challenges (alphabetical order):

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City Crafter Challenge Blog
Week #333 - Did I make you up?

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Craft Your Passion Challenges
Challenge #333 - Always Anything Goes

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Crafting By Designs
October Challenge - Anything Goes

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Crafting From The Heart
Challenge #131 - as always is Anything Goes

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Crafty Catz
Challenge #341 - Anything Goes with a Twist -add more than one fold
My centre step card has seven folds.

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Hiding In My Craft Room
HIMCR #270 - Super Scraps Saturday

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Lemon Shortbread Challenge Blog
Challenge #26 - Anything Goes

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Robyn's Fetish Challenge Blog

Challenge #337 - Nature

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Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog
Simon Says: Explore the World

My little mermaid is exploring the wonders of

the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, Australia

   

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Through The Craft Room Door
TTCRD Anything Goes Challenge, Week of October 11, 2016

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