Let it snow...

 

Olo!    

Due to a manufacturing snafu, the original Tofu and Friends Holiday Happiness collection had to be split into two smaller releases. Now that the second batch of images have arrived quicker than expected Purple Onion Designs is rolling out the six new stamps as the Frosty Winter Wishes collection. They are available in the store right now and through December 19th you can grab the bundle deals for 25% OFF. The Season Sayings Sentiment set is also 25% off during this time.

My card today features the adorable Owlsome Christmas stamp, whom I colored into white snowy owls for this winter season. With a bit of masking I was able to have them perch on the older Winter Bough stamp. For the background I gave them a moonlit night using a mask that I created from the Hello Bluebird Light of the Moon die and my Copic airbrush system. Some gentle falling snow and a sentiment from the Season Sayings sentiment set was all I needed to bring this peaceful scene together.

Thanks for stopping by! :)

Supply list:
cardstock- Papertrey Ink and Copic X-Press It
stamps- Purple Onion Designs (Owlsome Christmas, Winter Bough and Season Sayings sentiment set)
ink- Memento rich cocoa and Versamark watermark
Hero Arts detail white embossing powder
Papertrey Ink medium scallop frame die
Sharpie extra fine white pen
Hello Bluebird Light of the Moon die
Copic markers:
owls- E40, E41, E42, W00, W1, W2, W3, N3, N4, T4, T6, R000, R30
scarves/gift- B60, B63, B66, B32, B34/E53, E55, E57, E44/G20, G82, G85, BG93, BV20, E50, E81
branch- E44, E47, G46
sky- B32, B34, B66, BV29, 100
moon- G20, BG90, BV31, B91

 

Baby, it's cold outside...

Hey, hey! 

The Postage Pals: Snowmen set has been extremely popular, selling completely out a couple of times now. I'm happy to let anyone who has been waiting, know that a big restock just hit Sweet November Stamps. I made this faux post card using the cute snow couple from the set, one of the squirrels and the little bird on the branch as the faux postage stamp. I colored in the stone wall by hand to give these two cuties something to stand behind. The rest of the background was airbrushed on using the Copic airbrush system. Once again, I used the Year Round Post Marks set to add the perfect postage elements once the coloring was done. They may be cool folks but they sure melt your heart, don't they?  ;)

Thanks for stopping by!

Supply list:
cardstock- Papertrey Ink and Copic X-Press It
stamps- Sweet November (Postage Pals: Snowmen and Year Round Post Marks), The Greetery (Postal Modern)
ink- Memento tuxedo black, Papertrey Ink winter wisteria and Catherine Pooler blue
The Greetery post card pierce plate
Sharpie extra fine white pen
Copic markers:
wall- W2, W5, N3, C4
squirrel- E40, E41, E43, W13, E15, E17, R30
snow/snowmen- BG000, BG70, BV00, BV23/E34, E44, E47, YR15, YR18, T5, T7, T10, R43, R46, R59, R81, R83, R85, YG03, YG93, YG95, YG97
bird stamp- E81, E43, W3, W4, W6, W8, R30/BG000, BG01
background-BG000, B01, B52, B60, BV00

Extra Sparkly...

Hey there! 

This glowing winter night scene was colored during a past Live on my Adventures in Coloring with Amy Facebook page. It was put together using stamps from the Snow Days, Front Porch Background and Front Porch Christmas Decor sets at Sweet November Stamps.  I started by stamping the cute kiddo and masking her off before adding the decorated tree and the lawn art reindeer. Once they were masked off I stamped the Front Porch, which I shifted way too the left, leaving plenty of room for a side yard. Between the strand of colored lights, the porch light and the tree, I provided plenty of opportunities for us to practice creating different kinds of glow, which is always one of my most favorite things to color. Sure, we ran a little longer than the two hours that I try to keep the videos to but I think it was worth it.  ;)

Toodles! 

Supply list:
cardstock- Papertrey Ink and Copic X-Press It
stamps- Sweet November Stamps (Snow Days, Front Porch Background and Front Porch Christmas Decor), Neat and Tangled (sentiment)
ink- Memento tuxedo black and Versafine onyx black
Li'l Inkers stitched square die
Sharpie extra fine white pen
Pear Blossom Press silver gel pen
Copic markers:
sorry, I didn't keep a list but you can see the colors used here

 

Happy holidays...

 

 

Good morning!    

FYI, the big Holiday Sale at Purple Onion Designs ends today. This is your last chance to enjoy 25% OFF almost everything in the store! 

I revisited the Frostypine Elementary Holiday Revue collection by Holly Mabutas for my card today. This time around the Busy Beaver Snowflake Committee are getting the decorations ready before the big show. They have cut down the perfect Frostypine Tree for the Frostypine Elementary Stage and now it is time to craft some sparkling snowflakes to hang on the branches. As industrious as this trio seems to be, the auditorium will be sparkling with all of the holiday trimmings before they are done. ;)

Have a great day!

Supply list:
cardstock- Simon Says Stamp and Copic X-Press It
stamps- Purple Onion Designs (Busy Beaver Snowflake Committee, Frostypine Tree, Frostypine Elementary Stage and Holiday Blurbs 1)
ink- Memento rich cocoa and Catherine Pooler dress blues
My Favorite Things A2 stitched rectangle stax set 1
Sharpie extra fine white pen
Ranger glossy accents
Sakura stardust glitter pen
Pear Blossom Press gold and silver gel pens
Copic markers:
floor/stage/ladder- E31, E34, E43, E44
stage/curtains- T5, T6, T8, T10/B24, B26, B37, B39
lights- Y000, Y00, W1, W3, W4, W5, W6
tree- E44, E47, YG13, G46, BG99/W1, C3
beavers/antlers- E21, E41, E43, E13, E15, E17, E18, E25, E44, E49, E74, E77, E79, E29/E71, E74
scissors/paper snowflakes- C3, C5, R24, R27/C2

The Stockings were Hung...

 

Hello friends!

It's hard to believe, but we have made it to our final digi release of the year at Sweet November Stamps. We are closing out Christmas with the new The Stockings Were Hung digi release that includes four adorable children experiencing the delights of stuffed stockings on Christmas morning as well as a new Rustic Fireplace scene builder. Santa has certainly been good to Charlotte, Michael, James and Allison

On my first card we find sweet Charlotte in her nightgown, welcoming her very own little kitten to the family. The Rustic Fireplace has been decorated with festive garland from the Corner Room: Christmas Decor Add On digi set. The plush rug she is standing on is from the Corner Room and Accessories digi set. I did film the coloring of these scene and if you are interested, there is a quick Reel over on Instragram where you can watch this all come together.

 

Next, James is sitting on the plush rug from the Corner Room and Accessories digi set with the warmth of The Rustic Fireplace at his back. All sorts of toys and treats fill his stocking, including his very own robot.

Michael is sporting his Christmas jammies as he excitedly hugs his stocking close because he can hardly believe his eyes! Santa has brought him the best friend he could ever ask for, truly a gift that will keep on giving for many years to come. 

Last, but not least, sweet Allison has been good all year long and now she can't wait to see what Santa has stuffed into her stocking.