Digital Design: Nicecrane Designs DT Call + a ND Freebie + Your Chance to Win a Set of Fairy Brads

Hello there folks.  I'm popping in to share a few things with you today, all centred around Nicecrane Designs.

First off, if you are a fan of vintage design and are looking to possibly join a new team, Ignacio is looking to add to his group of designers.  If you are interested, just let me know and I will put you in touch with him.

Ignacio is also generously offering up a freebie for me to share with all my wonderful readers--that's you guys!

This great freebie is from the Vintage Peter Rabbit Library Cards set.  The freebie is the one with Peter Rabbit himself (enlarged on right side of preview below). 

To grab the freebie, click the download button above.  If you are interested in purchasing the whole set of four cards, click the watermark to be taken to the download location in the store.

Now on to my project....

I just love the Adorable Fairies set.  For a while now, I've been wanting to create a set of brads using these images and I have finally pulled it off.

Check them out...

They will be featured in a future kit I'm putting together called A Touch of Whimsy.  Each brad is 304 pixels x 304 pixels, in png format and published at 300 dpi. Credits include:  Nicecrane Designs of course and Marisa Lerin, Pixel Scrapper.  Full credit info is in the file.

If you like this set of brads and would like to own them for free, simply leave me a comment with the following info:

• The name of your favourite set from any in the Fairy Tales and Angels section of the Nicecrane Designs store. Click HERE for the direct link to that specific section.
• Of course if I don't already have your email address, you'll need to provide me with some way to contact you.

That is it, that is all.  I look forward to seeing what your favourite sets are.


Until next time,

Card Design: Imagine That...Elegant Ornaments

Good evening all!  It is time to show you my final Imagine That! Digis by Kris project for June. 
 
General Info:

• From the first moment I saw the sets discussed below in Kris' store well over a year ago, I knew that one day I just had to work with them.  I love both equally and thought they'd come together to make something elegant.  Today I'm showing you the first card I have made but I plan on making many more with this set!
• I thought that keeping everything black and white kept a certain elegance to the card.  I also wanted the focus on the paper and the image, so I kept the layout very clean and simple.
• This card has been created 100% digitally and then printed and assembled.
• Woop!  Woop!  One more card added to the Christmas Card Pot.

Christmas Cards to date for 2015:  15

FRONT
Digital Image Details: 

• Elegant Ornaments: This is such a beautiful set and the name says it all as they are extremely elegant.  Please click on the watermark below to find the set in the store. 

INSIDE 

Digital Sentiment: 

• One from the Elegant Ornaments set.
  

OVERALL
Paper Products: 

• Card, image and sentiment bases: Michael's Recollection's Cardstock, white.

Digital Paper Products: 

• The beautiful paper I used for the background of my card is from the Romance I papers set.  Please click on the watermark below to find the set in the store. 
  

Challenges I am hoping to enter...

***Please note that if the word verification appears, ignore it and simply click the 'publish' button***  

• Word Art Wednesday -- Always Anything Goes
• http://yourscrapbookplace.blogspot.ca/ (3E) -- Anything Goes (2nd entry)
• http://crimbo-crackers.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes (to me, the image itself and the paper I used are reminiscent of old.  I hope that you will see them as vintage as well)
• http://craftyhazelnutschristmaschallenge2.blogspot.co.uk/ -- Anything Goes:  Christmas
• http://craftyhazelnutspatternedpaper.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes:  Patterned Paper
• http://simplypapercraftsforalloccassions.blogspot.co.uk/ (3E) -- Anything Goes
• http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.ca/ (UL)-- -- Always Anything Goes: Cards
• http://natalieandamy.blogspot.co.uk/ (3E) -- Christmas
• http://ttcrd.blogspot.ca/ (2E) -- Anything Goes (1st entry)
• http://www.cropstop.com/blog/ -- Anything Goes with Something from the CropStop Shop (I've used a Fiskars blade which is available in the shop.  I have asked if the blade is enough and was told yes.)

Don't Forget to Check out the IT Challenges...

Don't forget that there are two different ways you can link up over on the Imagine That blog.

Click on the image on the left for the current Stamp of the Month Challenge! There are just a few days left, so make sure you get your entries in.

  

Click on the right image for the current use ANY IT! digi challenge!  This challenge is now simply a link up for any creation made with an IT image.  A draw will be made after every 10 submissions.

Well folks, that is it for today.  

Stay tuned for more Imagine That! Digis by Kris creations coming your way soon, along with all my regular features and design team posts. 

Until next time,

Card Design: From the Heart Stamps June Challenge

It is time to post my project for the June, From the Heart Stamps (FTHS) progressive stamp of the month challenge. This is a wonderful opportunity to earn incredible stamp sets from such an amazing designer!

In order to enter the progressive challenge, you must either have received the latest image by having participated in the previous month or you can buy the stamp for the current month's challenge.  Everyone who enters and follows the rules is a winner because you automatically get the stamp for the next month's challenge.  Stop by the site and check out the rules for yourself.  While you are there, have a look around.  They have some really awesome images.

This time around I decided to make a 'thinking of you' card.  Here is my project and the details.  I hope I haven't forgotten anything important...

General Information: 

• This card was created digitally and then printed and assembled.  Once assembled I added the little half pearls.
• I also chose to use the sketch from the FTHS current challenge.

FRONT

Digital Image Details: 

• The image on the front, Prickles Says Hello, is available for purchase over at From the Heart Stamps. Click HERE or on the watermark below to go to its location in the store.
• If you missed out, you can still play along with the challenge by purchasing the image. Then you can enter the challenge and receive next month’s digi free. Alternatively, if you spend $10 in the From The Heart Stamps store this month, you'll receive the image for free.  To find the special code you need, be sure to check out the original post by clicking HERE.

• The image has been coloured in with a combination of Copic Markers and coloured pencils.  The sky was added with a pattern courtesy of: Webtreats, Etc.

Digital Sentiment Details: 

• This great sentiment was created by Paulette from Create with TLC.  I picked it up as a freebie a while back.  Check out Paulette's wonderful blog by clicking HERE or click HERE to go to the store.

Digital Embellishments: 

• The pennant shape under the sentiment was created using a template from Marisa Lerin, Pixel Scrapper.  

Embellishments: 

• The half pearls are Crafts brand purchased at Dollarama. 

INSIDE 

Digital Image Details: 

• The daisies and leaves image on the inside is from the Ladybug/Daisies Planter set from Imagine That! Digis by Kris.  Click on the watermark below to find this set in the IT store.
• I edited the image by eliminating the boots and then faded it out slightly so that it served a bit more like a watermark than a full blown image.

OVERALL 
Paper Products: 

• Card, image and sentiment bases: Michael's Recollection's Cardstock, white.

Digital Paper Products: 

• The patterned paper used on the front and inside of this card, are from my Mommy Dearest:  Patterned Papers Kit.

Digital Embellishments: 

• The shadows to give each element some depth were created with a layer style, from Sheila Reid, Pixel Scrapper.
• The shapes used for matting and the 1/2 circle, are simple shapes created in Photoshop Elements.

Challenges I am hoping to enter: 

• From the Heart Stamps -- progressive stamp of the month challenge 
• http://fromtheheartstamps.com/community/2015/06/15/i-heart-card-sketches-with-a-twist-no-112/ -- Sketch Challenge #112

Others I might get it into...

• http://wordartwednesday.blogspot.ca/ -- Always Anything Goes
• http://stampandcreateblog.blogspot.ca/ -- Summer Fun (limit of one entry per week: this is my first entry)
• http://artbymiranchallenge.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes but no digital colouring
• http://www.scribbleandscrapcrafts.blogspot.co.uk -- Anything Goes 
• http://bunnyzoescrafts.blogspot.ca/ -- Furry Friends (hopefully prickly ones count too)
• http://www.craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.ca/ (3E) -- Always Anything Goes
• http://cutedaisymay.blogspot.ca/ -- Summer Fun
• http://www.withoutwordschallenge.blogspot.ca/ -- Summer Holidays
• http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/ --Anything Goes
• http://www.cropstop.com/blog/ -- Anything Goes with Something from the CropStop Shop (I've used a Fiskars blade which is available in the shop.  I have asked if the blade is enough and was told yes.)

Still lots to do by the end of the month so I'll say adieu for now!

 
Until next time,

Card Design: Deedee's Digi of the Month Challenge...June

Hey there and a happy Thursday night to you all!  It is time to post my project for the Digi of the Month Challenge taking place over at Deedee's Digis.

In order to enter the progressive challenge, you must either have received the latest image by having participated in the previous month or you can buy the stamp for the current month's challenge.  Everyone who enters and follows the rules is a winner because you automatically get the stamp for the next month's challenge.  Stop by the site and check out the rules for yourself.  Be sure to check out the store while you are there too.  Currently there are a few sets available for free and of course there are some wonderful ones available for purchase in the store.  

As of this month, all customers are now able to download directly, regardless of whether they live in the European Union or not!  So, now there will only be one link to each item.

 
Right now it is time to check out the awesome set participants got to work with this month...

Diver Daniel is such a sweet little guy.  I love that he comes in two different poses and there is even a fish and a mini coral reef included in the set.  All of these elements help to provide such versatility to the sets.  As always, Deedee's sets come with both outline and coloured versions to provide you with even more variety.  If you did not participate in last month's challenge, you can still purchase this set for just $1.25 during the month of June at the store. You can find it HERE.

Here are my card and details...

General Information: 

• This card has been created 100% digitally and then printed and assembled.

 

FRONT

Digital Image Details: 

• Diver Daniel:  You can find this set in the store.  Details above.  I used the coloured version from the set to once again help save me some time. 
• The coral reef background is from a public domain image picked up at Pixabay.  The original contributor is joakant.

Digital Embellishments: 

• The pennant shapes are created from a template designed by Marisa Lerin, Pixel Scrapper.  I overlaid them with a texture from Cruzine's Designs obtained as a freebie through Deal Jumbo. 

INSIDE

Digital Sentiment Details:

• This great sentiment is from Imagine That! Digis by Kris.  You can find it in the Poolside Penguins set.  Click on the watermark below to find this set in the IT store.

OVERALL

Paper Products: 

• Card, image and sentiment bases:  Michael's Recollection's Cardstock, white.

Digital Paper Products:

• The background used on the front and inside are from the Scribble Doodles Designs set I created called Sizzlin' Summer.  You can get it in the Textures only pack for $1.99 or as part of the complete set of both patterned and textured papers for just $3.99.  Click on the watermarks below to find either set in the Scribble Designs store.

 Digital Embellishments: 

• The shadows to give each element some depth were created with a layer style from Sheila Reid, Pixel Scrapper.
• The shapes used for matting in behind the image and sentiment are simple shapes created in Photoshop Elements.

Challenges I am entering: 

• Deedee's Digi of the Month Challenge

Other challenges I hope to enter...

***Please note that if the word verification appears, ignore it and simply click the 'publish' button***  

• Word Art Wednesday -- Always Anything Goes
• http://sisteractcardchallenge.blogspot.ca/ (UL) -- Always Anything Goes (but must be a card)
• http://craftingfromtheheartchallengeblog.blogspot.ca/ -- Always Anything Goes 
• http://thepapershelter.blogspot.ca/ -- Photo Inspiration (My creation has many of the colours in the photo:  mauve, orange, brown, green, blue, black and white)
• http://inspirationdestinationchallengeblog.blogspot.ca/ -- Always Anything Goes
• http://rubysrainbow.blogspot.ca/ -- At the Seaside
• http://craftingforallseasons.blogspot.ca/ -- Cute and Summery
• http://www.cropstop.com/blog/ -- Anything Goes with Something from the CropStop Shop (I've used a Fiskars blade which is available in the shop.  I have asked if the blade is enough and was told yes.)
• http://seizethebirthday.blogspot.ca/ -- Anything Goes:  Birthday

Well guys, I've managed to finally finish my first progressive card of the month now on to the next two plus some DT work.  The ends of the month are always just so crazy.  Wish me luck!

Until next time,

Wonderful Wednesdays--Offerings for May & June

If you are new to my blog and want to know how this concept got started, you can find the original post by clicking HERE. 

Hello peeps.  Man can you believe that it is the last Wednesday in June already?!!  In just a few short days, half a year will be gone.  I swear the older I get, the faster time goes by.  Last year went by quick enough but this year seems to be in super speed mode!!!

Now I apologize that I wasn't able to get out an offering for May but to make up for it, I've added it here today. 

If you are new to my blog in the past year, you can find other items for the May and June kits by clicking on the respective links below:

MAY 2013 

• The word May done up in a coloured floral format and one floral paper done up in five different formats:  Click HERE.
• A floral element and a word art creation offered up in black and then in colour, plus bonus date stamp:  Click HERE.

JUNE 2013 

• The word June offered up alone and with several different graduate type elements (caps, diplomas, grads, etc.)  and a grad cap paper offered up in five different formats.  Click HERE.
• A paper with the word 'graduate' written across it offered in two different colour options and four different word art creations offered in two different colours, plus bonus date stamp.  Click HERE.

Neither kit had a name so we'll just call the May kit, Spring Blooms, and the June Kit, Graduation Time.

So, first up I made a set of flower buttons...

These buttons are approx. 610 pixels x 663 pixels in png format and published at 300 dpi. I have used a template from Marisa Lerin, Pixel Scrapper.  

Next, here are the items I made for the June Kit.  I created the expression 'class of...' for the years 2015-2017 and am offering them up in three different colours...

While they may appear to be different sizes in the preview, it is only for the sake of space.  Each word art creation is the same size, approx. 1950 pixels x 900 pixels in png format and published at 300 dpi. I have used resources from Marisa Lerin, Pixel Scrapper, for the creation of these as well.  

Full credit info is in each of the files.  To grab these creations, click the respective download buttons to be taken to a download location.  In the zip folders you will find a copy of the creation, their preview sheet, the credit information and my terms of use which are standard to all my folders.

Finally, you can find your bonus stamps for May and June below.  You can just left click on these ones to bring them up in the lightbox and then right click to save them in their original size which is approx. 3600 x 192 pixels (12 inches x .64 inches).  

Oh and I realized I made a boo-boo with April's stamp.  I left it at 31 instead of 30.  Ooops!  I've added the correct version to the April post but am also including it here as well...

Stay tuned for a new Wonderful Wednesday post coming next month!

Until next time,