Evolution of a card...

I started this card by using a grayscale print from MSOffice clip art.  This isn't the same image, but you get the idea.

Then I started adding color using Sakura Souffle pens and Sakura Gel pens.  I finished coloring with Copic markers.

I split this image into two sections and added a pattern paper background from DCWV's Flower Shower Stack.

Frankly, I still was not happy with the look of this card, so I added the purple buttons and cord.  Hope you like it!

Doodle Dragon Studio 4th of July Challenge

I did something a little different and made a door hanger for this challenge.  The Flag is cut from my Cricut Stand and Salute cartridge, the image is Dustin Pike's flybee.  The sentiment is computer generated and the ribbon is some old Sinimbu Patriotic Trim.  I hope you like this project.

Unique card....

I watched a You-tube video by Tim Holtz this morning that dealt with "distress ink" backgrounds and had to give it a try.  I colored the 3 3/4" by 5" matt using this method and also the two flowers on the left.  The fiber is some given to me by Dear Kathi at "A Cup of Memories" in Bemus Point, NY... it was a perfect compliment to the card.  The flowers were purchased there(ACoM) too. The stamp is from Hero Arts Thinking of You collection.

Doodle Dragon Studio Challenge #12

Sadly my own father passed quite a few years ago, but I'd love to be able to give him this card.  The DDS Challenge this week is for a #1 Dad card.  I used two of Dustin Pike's panda bear images in front of a clip art background I created in Word.  The sentiment is a $1 stamp from JoAnn's. 

I am thrilled to be the winner of last weeks challenge!  Is there a prize? (I was thinking we receive a digital image for our blogs)

CFS (Cards for Soldiers)

I am blessed to be a part of a great group of people who make greeting cards for our heroes overseas to send home to friends and family.  Cards for Soldiers offers challenges every three or four weeks to make all kinds of cards. Sometimes they are directed towards an upcoming holiday, or just an everyday card like birthdays, anniversaries, thinking of you,... etc.  I'm very proud to be a participant for over a year in this great organization.  To find out more about CFS log in to the Cricut Messageboard at www.cricut.com, choose messageboard and look for the CFS forum under General chat.  You'll be glad you did.

DDS Challenge #11 Flowers!

Hmmm... say it with flowers. Just so happens that one of my favorite bloggers "Christina" at Creations with Christina did tutorials on flower embellishments recently, so I used one of her suggestions on this card. The challenge is to use flowers on a card with a Dustin Pike image. Christina had a video on using UTEE (ultra thick embossing enamel) with flowers. I didn't have the UTEE, so I just used SU clear embossing powder and put three layers on each set of leaves. The lace border is from a piece of lace I got at A Cup of Memories in Bemus Point, NY. The flowers and brads are from SU colored with copic markers. The bear and bee is one of Dustin Pike's cutest images (aren't they all?). Enjoy!