myasperations 8-7-25

      This is my DT card for the “New Release Inspiration” Day for artist Wendy Burns' latest creations at All Dressed Up Stamps.  Since I love the ocean, this digi named “Sea Shells” was fun to play with! First, I created a beach scene by tearing along the edge of a card front that features a pretty watercolor image in the colors of the sea. A few more pieces of torn paper, layered beneath the torn edge, created foam along the edge of the water. A piece of tan parchment cardstock was tucked under the foamy ocean edge, adhered in place, and scraps from a few shades of parchment cardstock were torn into strips and placed upon the “beach” to create light ripples of texture.  Next, I printed off and colored the digi, but didn’t color the sand. I fussy-cut around the outer edge of the digi, leaving the inside of the shell-shaped circle intact.I  laid the digi atop the card front and used colored pencils (watercolors or chalks would also work) to lightly add shades of tans and creams to extend the “ripples” across the sand. If desired, sandy colors can also be added to any shells along the outside of the heart shape that weren’t fussy-cut close enough. Lastly, add a sweep of Diamond Stickles along the foamy ocean edge, and add a bit of spray up into the waves, creating some sparkle out in the water.

     One added note- I accidentally dropped a marker when coloring the digi, which left a blotch of red ink (of course, red!) in the space below her left eye, within the heart shape of sand. Ack!! The color was too bold to try to color over, so I had to cut that section out. I made a semi-okay repair by sliding a few strips of torn parchment paper to match the rest of the "beach." If you look close, you’ll be able to see it, but at least it’s not the eyesore it was before I “fixed” it! (And any of you newbies that might be reading this will know that even those of us that have been stamping for several decades can occasionally make some really major oopsies!) 

                            

        

Supplies: 

·   Digi- All Dressed Up Stamps (Sea Shells)

·   Colored with Spectrum Noir Classique markers and Sakura Gelly Roll white gel pen

·   Watercolor Dreams Cards and Envelopes- The Paper Studio from Hobby Lobby

·   Stickles- Diamonds

·   Sentiments are from Beccy’s Place Digi Sets that are, sadly, longer available. (Business recently changed to clear stamps/wholesale only)

·   Sookwang double-sided tape- Available from several sources on the web.

·   All other misc. items and tools from my stash.

Entered into: 

Outlawz Challenges- Monday Greeting Challenge- Anything Goes (Aug) 

Classic Design Challenge: Anything Goes #07-2025 Jul/Aug (optional- Sand/Sun/Water) 

Penny’s Paper Crafty Challenge- #602 Anything Goes

Word Art Wednesday Challenge- Weeks #710-711 AG/Family Friendly

Di’s Digi Stamps-Summer Fun (include sun andor water)

All Dressed Up- Anything Goes (July #164)   

    Since I’m a DT for All Dressed Up FB Challenge, I’m entering just for fun. Please don’t include me in the prize draw!  

   I needed an image for a great-niece's birthday card, and this cute unicorn from Polkadoodles is the perfect fit for her! Sparkly stars, bright colored paper, and rainbow colored mane and tail bring the card to life!

  I’m entering this card into several challenges including the Time Out Challenge: The “Pick Two” items I included on my card are Stars (on background paper and also added with silver stickers), Rainbow  (her main and tail), and Transport (when I was in primary school, my favorite recess activity was seeing how high I could “transport” myself into the sky by pumping my legs on the swings. I remember once flying so high that I was almost parallel with the top bar of the swing set… which was thrilling but also a little terrifying! PS I did a little research on pumping a swing high in the sky and found a great poem, learned it is a great cardio exercise, and also that physics is what makes it possible to “fly high ” on a swing! You can find more information  Here and Here)

            

Supplies: 

·   Digi- Polkadoodles Digi Set (Swingin By To Say Hi)

·   Colored with Spectrum Noir Classique markers, Sakura Gelly Roll white & silver gel pens

·   Sparkly Star Stickers- Hobby Lobby

·   Sparkly Star rainbow paper- Hobby Lobby

·   Front Sentiment “A Happy Hello”and “Have a Magical Birthday” are from Beccy’s Place Digi Sets that are, sadly, longer available. (Business recently changed to clear stamps/wholesale only)

·   All other misc. items and tools from my stash.

Entered into:  

Polkadoodles Challenge- Challenge 9- Week 2- AG                    

Inspiration Station- Challenge #76 Inspiration Prompt 

Time Out Challenge- Challenge #294 (Pick Two… Transport, Stars, Rainbow)   

  Park Hopping-My Happy Place (Aug)  Unicorn Meadow (Rainbow’s End, New Zealand)

Passion for Markers Challenge- Week #800:AG  

   I made this card to enter into the current Coffee Loving Paper Crafters/Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge. It features a cute Santa cat from Hetty Clare, fun coffee cup papers from Newton's Nook, and sentiments from a Polka Dot Orchard digi set. I added a bulky knitted texture to the cat’s scarf using a technique I learned from Anabel Haines on an easy-to-follow tutorial (link included in supplies list). The take-away coffee cups on the inside of the card were also fussy-cut from the Newton’s Nook paper pack.

    

Supplies: 

·   Digi- Hettie Clare-Cat Christmas (Retired)

·   Colored with Spectrum Noir Classique markers and Sakura Gelly Roll white gel pen

·   Tutorial for creating knitted texture (on gloves) can be found HERE

·   Sentiment (divided in half) “… Full Of Laughter…” from Polka Dot Orchard digi set (Merry Little Coffee)

·   Paper with Coffee Cup images- Newtons Nook paper pad (Coffee House)

·   Sookwang double-sided tape- Available from several sources on the web.

·   All other misc. items and tools from my stash.

Entered into:  

Coffee Loving Paper Crafters/Caffeinated Christmas Card Challenge: #44 Aug New Format  

Paper Funday- #79 Anything Goes  (Optional Twist: 4-legged friends)

Outlawz Challenge- Festive Friday: Aug (Christmas and Critters)         

Outlawz Challenge-Aug 2025 Linky