Stay Warm & Snuggle...

Hi everyone!!  Well, I'm back with another of those adorable images from The Paper Nest Store  This time I'm using, "Bedtime Ellie" in my design.  I couldn't even begin to resist that rolled up hair! Hee

Of course I colored my Ellie with Copic markers.  I used my Blender Pen a lot on this image.  After coloring her robe, I dotted it with the Blender Pen which, as you may know, removes color.  It gave me just the texture I was hoping for on the robe.  You may also know there are several ways to achieve "texture" on a Copic colored image such as... putting Blender Solution onto a dish rag and pressing it to your colored area.  LOVE that look as well.

After I colored Ellie I then roughed up the edges for a bit of a distressed look and added some Tim Holtz Distress ink, "Vintage Photo" as well.

My DP is from the Prima "Romance Novel" pack and the coordinating flowers.  LOVE that paper pack!!!  I added a bit of lace along the edge of my image and a simple cameo stick pin which I THINK might be from Websters Pages.

I really like how this turned out.  A bit muted but still with some beautiful color.  Oh yes... not only did I "dot" with my Blender Pen... I also dotted the bunny with different Copic colors to get texture on him as well.  ;-)

The Paper Nest images are so much fun and it seems she adds tons and tons more every week!!  Stop on over and check out all the fabulous Ellies along with even some the cute Owen images.

It's Friday!!!  Hope you can go out and enjoy the weather and that wherever you are, if you have the rain and thunderstorms you stay safe!! Thanks for stopping by, as always.  *HUGS*




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It Can Only Get Better....

Ahhh yes... another rainy day/umbrella image and if you know me, you know I HAVE to have it!!!  I'm a sucker for rainy days and certainly can't get enough of the stamps of the same nature!!

This little cutie is from The Paper Nest and is named, "Rainy Day Avery".  I wuvs her!!!  I printed her on Cryogen White paper from the Paper Temptress.  My card base is Pure Luxury Sweet Corn with a layer of Black Onyx and some DP from Authentique.

Of course I colored her with my Copics and added a sentiment from SRM stickers.  It reminded me that even though we have a few rainy days, things CAN and WILL get better and you know... this IS life.

The last couple weeks have been rough for my family but like I said before... things are looking up and sunny skies are heading our way!!!

I hope you have a fabulous day and stop by The Paper Nest.  Christine's images are so darn fun and great to color!!

Thanks for stopping by!!! *HUGS*




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Because "Life IS Good"...

Good morning friends!  It is with a tired mind and body I am writing this post.  I just arrived home from a 12 hour stay at the hospital with my husband.  As many of you know, he was involved in a semi accident last week.  The doctor worked his magic and mended his bones in his legs today.  After a 3 hour surgery that should have only last 1.5 hours, I am happy to say, he is on the mend and yes... "Life IS good" again!  Sure he will have many weeks and months of therapy, but essentially, he is alive and will start heading up again.  :-)

Today I wanted to share an adorable image from The Paper Nest Dolls called "Avery with Canvas".  What crafter could resist doing this cutie all decked out and ready to "create"?!!  I printed her on some Cryogen White paper from the Paper Temptress and colored her with my Copic markers.  The card base is Pure Luxury Turquoise Sea with some Key Lime and Wild Dandelion from Gina K Designs.  I added a Hambly Overlay which also is from the Paper Temptress which went fabulously with the Turquoise Sea.

I hear these adorable images will soon be available in rubber!! ;-)  You'll definitely want to stop by the  Paper Nest Dolls site and check out all her other wonderful fun images to color!  I'm sure you'll see a few more on my blog from time to time as I fell in love with them the minute I saw them on Etsy!  And thank you Christine for sending me such a fun image to create with!! *HUGS*

I hope you all have a wonderful day and remember... "Life IS good" if you keep on looking for the upside and never ever forget the good times.  As always, thanks for stopping by and thanks to all who have sen their prayers and support during this rough little bump in our familie's life.

*HUGS*



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