Ccaaarrrroooootttssss. Hambo Hoedown Sketch

This week Hambo challenged us with a Sketch Challenge!

Here is our Sketch:

I had the pleasure of using Hambo's *adorable* Zombie Bunny stamp.

Here is my card:

This bunny is too much. 

I got my ThinkGeek order in the mail today.  I had ordered an "Infectious Disease Stress Ball" for my cubicle at work.  My infectious disease of choice!  ZOMBIE!  It's an orange ball that "pusses" green.  It's super fantastic.  It was the inspiration for my background paper.  I made it using Papertrey Ink's Winter Cheer set with Stampin' Up!'s Garden Green and Orange Inks.   The middle layer is just Recollections purple with the Winter Cheer flourish stamped through the center.

I colored the bunny using Copics YG09, YG07, YG05, G02, G00, E59, E57, V06, V04, V02, and my oranges.  They are new to me and I don't know the numbers off the top of my head.  My Copics are too far away from me right now and I'm super tired and even more lazy.  If you really need to know, post a comment and I will put forth the effort for you.  =o )

Lastly, I accented with my beloved Stickles.  I think I can stop saying that I use Stickles.  It should just be assumed.  I'll note when I don't use Stickles.  It happens, really.   =o )

Thanks for looking!

Some Odd Girl Monochrome

This week's Some Odd Girl Challenge is to only use Black and White.  I was excited to do this challenge because I've never colored with a pure monochrome shading technique, so it was new for me.  I also used this opportunity to complete this week's CPS Sketch #240.

Here is the sketch:

And here is my take on the card using Some Odd Girl's Sigh Mae in her unsaturated glory:

The card base is Papertrey Ink's black cardstock.  The background paper is from DCWV's Alphabetics paper pack.  The 'H' and 'I' are from the same back.  I cut out and framed each letter.

Sigh Mae was colored using Copic's C9, C7, C5, C3, C2, and C1.  To color the skin, I used C2 and C1, then used the colorless blender to shade.

Lastly, I used my Black and Frost Stickles to accent her dress, shoes, eyes, and hair.  I used liquid pearl to add some shiny to the highlights in her hair.

Thanks for looking!

My First YNS Challenge and CPS 239

Like many of the challenges, Your Next Stamp has entered by register as another first for me this month.  I've decided I need to take a break from card making.  I've been making 1-2 cards a day ever since Dad went into the hospital.  I'm seeing my crafty exhaustion portrayed in this card.  =o )

So, I'm new to YNS.  The YNS team is offering a free digi as part of this challenge to allow us n00bs the opportunity to play along.  THANKS, YNS!  I took this opportunity to also complete CPS Sketch #239.

The YNS challenge was a Halloween theme and below is CPS Sketch #239:

Here is my take on both challenges:

I used so many different stamps on this card.  First of all, this cute little Witch is from Your Next Stamp.  The 'Splats' on the moon are from Recollections Splats set.  The clouds are from The Cat's Pajamas Camping set.  The swirls are from a Recollections border set. 
 

I used Memento's Long Fog to splat the moon and Memento's Tuxedo Black on the swirls and the clouds.  I then swirled Papertrey Ink's fresh snow ink within the clouds for a floaty effect.  I really like it.  I'll do it again.

I colored Witchy with Copics: Cy, YR09, YR07, YR04, V09, V06, V04, YG09, YG07, YG04, R22, Y18, Y15, E11, E00, E000, E57, and E55.

No Stickles.  I know.  Tragic.  It's been a long week and I'm tired.  I skipped out on the Stickles to save time.  I'm sure I'll regret it in the morning.  =o )

Thanks for looking!

All Wrapped Up: Hambo Hoedown

This week's Hambo Hoedown challenges to use the fantastic Halloween color combination of black, purple, orange, and green.  I used the Hambo digi All Wrapped Up digi to complete this challenge.  I haven't quite decided yet if I like the card.  I made a lot of mistakes (i.e. Hello, upside down sentiment!), but I really do like this color scheme.

Welcome our little mummy:

 The card base is Papertrey Ink's black cardstock.  The pattern paper is Moxxie.  The black and purple layers under the Mummy are Recollections plain.  I stamped the spider webs onto the cardstock using a stamp Recollections Halloween set.  I stamped the spider webs using Memento Tuxedo Black and Papertrey Ink's Fresh Snow.

The Trick or Treat ribbon is Celebrate It Halloween.

 I colored using Copics E000, YR09, YR07, YR04, C7, C5, and G02.

The sentiment comes with the All Wrapped Up digi.

Oh!!  ...and Stickles.  Frosted Lace on the Mummy.  Rust and Black on the pumpkin.

Thanks for looking!

Some Odd Girl Challenge

Welcome to my first Some Odd Girl Challenge.  I am new to Some Odd Girl Stamps.  I've been broadening my horizons in attempt to keep the creativity going.  This is the 12th card I've sent to my Dad in the hospital in as many days.  It's difficult to make a card every day to send to the same person just to keep his spirits up.

Rambling aside, Some Odd Girl has challenged us with the following sketch:

Here is my take on the card:

Once I got the card done, I realized it was *way* to girly to send to my 61 year-old veteran, Harley riding, Daddy.  So, I sent him a card from the stash and mailed this one on to a very special friend.

I used Some Odd Girl's Sigh Mae digi and colored using Copics.

Hair: Y28, Y26, and Y32.
Dress/Shoes: BV04, BV01, BV00
Socks: B02, B00, B000, E000
Skin: E11, E00, E000
Eyes: BG18, BG15, BG13

I then accented with my beloved Stickles, although you can't really tell from the photo.
Socks: Frosted Lace on E000.
Hair: Yellow on lines
Dress: Purple around edge

I used Nestabilities and printed the sentiment off of my PC onto Papertrey Ink's white cardstock. The purple cardstock is Recollections from Michaels.  Honestly, I have no clue where I got the purple bling hearts.  They were in my embellishments bin and I only had three left...

The card base is Papertrey Ink's white cardstock.  The patter paper is Little Yellow Bicycle Loose Leaf and Blue bubbles (1 sheet, double sided).

The ribbon is Celebrate It Holiday wired edge ribbon (I removed the wire prior to adhering it to the card.)  I stuck the card together using a combination of Tombow tape roller (who recently changed their tape...and I don't like it), and glue dots.

Anywhose, I think that covers it all.  I really enjoyed by first SOGgy.  I've stalked the blog for awhile, but never jumped on board.  Yay for the SOG Hop.  =o )

Thanks for looking!

The Ugliest Card. Ever.

I made the monster below for this week's Hambo Hoedown and CPS Sketch #238.  The challenge is to use a technique on the card that begins with the first letter of your first name.  My mind immediately went to TIE-DYE!   Epic genius, right?   Fail.  The idea sounded so fantastic in my head.

I got the card colored and hated it.  At this point, I was committed.  So, thanks to the gaudy tie-dye and a horrid watercolor mixture it is *insert introductory trumpets*  THE.UGLIEST.CARD.EVER.   Now I {puffy heart} it.  Ok, no...really don't.  It's terrible.

Seriously, though?  Committed, so here it is.

I'm not even going to provide a supply list...because you don't want to make this card.  However, don't let this horrific execution fool you.  Flower Monster is adorable when used properly.  If you *love* him as much as I do, head on over to Hambo and pick him up.

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/Facepalm.

My First Hambo Hoedown

I was introduced to Hambo Hoedown by Operation Write Home.  I wanted to play immediately, but hadn't had the inspiration to rock one of their adorable digi stamps.  Luckily, this week's Hoedown didn't require much creative ability.  It's CASE week!  I hopped on to the Digi Store and picked up the awesome little Monster Sax that I had my eye on and got to work.

I CASE'd the card linked to the stamp.  It was done by Melissa Edwards.  It's pretty fantastic.  I'm not going to lie.  I was super excited with how my monster came out.  In fact, I immediately threw a stamp on him and walked my dog up to the mailbox.  This little jazz is on his way to see my Dad.

Supples:
Stamps: Monster Sax [Hambo], Sentiment [Smart Pants, Stampin' Up!], Background Basics: Music Notes [Papertrey Ink]
Paper: Papertrey Ink white and black.  Recollections Blue. Basic Grey Pattern Paper.
Ink: Memento Black
Copics:  YR04, Y11, E11, B66, B63, B000, G05, G02, G00
Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities

Thanks for looking!