Tools Bouquet Male Birthday Card

Made this June Birthday card for my Brother, featuring a Tools Bouquet from Aussie stamp designer Beccy's Place.  

Distressed edges of card with Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Vintage Photo and Stamperie Scrapbooking cardstock - Time is an Illusion.  

Stamp coloured using a combination of Copic Markers, CTMH - Touch Twin Markers and Creative Pl Graphic Markers. 

Aged wooden cogs and gears using Ken Oliver Crafts Liquid Metals and Inka Gold - Silver.

Interior of card with Birthday sentiment stamped in Versafine Crimson Red. 

Silver & Gold embossed tools and cogs stickers

Recipe:

 Stamp: Beccy's Place - Blooming Tools; Woodware Clear Stamps - Delightful Verses 

Papers: X-press Blend-it card; Stamperia Scrapbooking - Time is an Illusion; Photographic Gloss Paper; American Crafts - Christmas Foil; Various paper and cardstock from my stash

Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Inks - Vintage Photo; Versafine - Crimson Red

Mediums: Viva Inka Gold - Silver; Ken Oliver Crafts Liquid Metals - Copper, Iron Oxide, Pewter

Embossing Folders:  Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations Texture Fades - Woodgrain

Foil:  Heidi Swapp Gold Minc Reactive Foil

Embellishments: Wooden Cogs & Gears; Papermania Silver Outline Stickers - It's a Man's World; Silver & Gold embossed stickers

Copic Markers; CTMH - Touch Twin Markers & Creative Pl Graphic Markers:

Screwdrivers: 0, C00, CG0.5, CG1, CG2; C3; CG4; W3, Y06, 11, 13, 18, 28 

Paintbrushes: 0, C00, 3; CG0.5, CG1, CG2; Y11, 26, 28, 29; E0000, 000, 13, 15, 19, 59, 99; W3; BR 96, 99, 116; Y49; YG91; R140

Hammer: 0, C00; CG0.5, CG1, CG2; C3; CG4, CG7,Y28, N7

Pencils: C00; CG0.5; C3; CG4; YG03, 07, 09, 23; G46; GY234; E15, 21; Y11; YR07, 16; R14, 27; BR99; W3

Tape Measure: 0, C00, CG0.5, CG1, CG2, CG7; C3;Y11, 13, 18; Y222; N7

Glass Jar: 0, C00, B000; CG0.5; B262;

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My Besties May Japanese Geisha Girl Card

The second of the two cards I have made for My Besties May Challenge, featuring Geisha Girls.

The Low viewpoint of the exterior of the second card.

Close-up views of the exterior of the finished card. 

I love this gorgeous Japanese Geisha girl, with her beautiful fan, patterned Kimono.

Recipe:

Stamps: Digi stamp "My Besties Colour & Create - Geisha Girl Img 16 DIGI Doll digi stamp by Sherri Baldy
http://www.mybestiesshop.om or https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriBaldy

Papers: X-press Blend-it card; Japanese Patterned Cherry Blossom Rice Paper; Various paper and cardstock from my stash

Mediums/Paints: Viva Inka Gold - Lava Red, Gold; Ken Oliver Crafts Liquid Metals - Metallic Mandarin, Metallic Rose 

Embellishments: Kaisercraft Lucky Dip Wooden Flourish Pack - Oriental Fan & Cherry Blossom Branch

COPIC Markers, CTMH - Touch Twin Markers &  Creative PL Graphic Markers Used:

Skin: C00; E0000, 000; R000, 21

Lips: R14, 32; E93

Eyes: C00; E15, 19, 99; YG91; BR116

Hair: C00, 3; CG0.5, 1, 2, 4, 7; 120

Hair Adornments: 0; R27, 39, 46; Y11, 13; YR07, 16; Y222; R140

Kimono: 0; R11, 14, 20, 21, 27, 32, 39, 45; YR 07, 16, 24; Y06, 11, 13; Y222; 343Y; R140; 38, 140

Fan: R14, 27, 39, 46; YR 24; Y222; BR96, 99  

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My Besties April Steampunk Octopus Card

The finished My Besties Steam Punk Themed card for April.

I chose Doll #7 from Sherri Baldy's Steam Punk Re-loaded Coloring Book.

Compositional layout ideas with various Embellishments Elements, Paper & Cardstock.

Various Mediums and Ink used in the April Project.

Finished Exterior view of the card.

Low viewpoint of exterior of the card.

Recipe:

 "My Besties SteamPunk Reloaded 3 March 2019" Digital print and color - Coloring Book by Sherri Baldy

http://www.mybestiesshop.om or https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriBaldy

Papers: X-press Blend-it card; KaiserCraft - Bombay Sunset Collection; Various paper and cardstock from my stash

Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Weathered Wood

Mediums/Paints: Viva Inka Gold - Steel Blue; Ken Oliver Crafts Liquid Metals - Metallic Jade, Metallic Sky, Metallic Amethyst, Verdi Gris, Pewter, Iron Oxide; Nuvo Aqua Shimmer - Glitter Gloss

Embellishments: CELEBR∞ SKU: MB3615; Lace; Paper, Material, Card & Glass Flowers; Adhesive Gems; Paper Doily

COPICS; CTMH Touch Twin Markers; Creative PL Graphic Markers Used:

Skin: E0000, 000, 11, 21; R000; RV00; C00; YR26, 29; 27

Lips: 0; R5, 14, 20, 21, 32, 39; RV00; E93

Hair: Y11, 13, 18, 28; YG 91; YR07, 16, 24; E13, 15, 99; C00; B000, 62; 38; Y222; BR 96, 116; R140; CG0.5, CG1, CG2, CG4

Eyes: B000, 14, 66; YG03, 07, 09, 23, 91; Y28; E99; B68; BR96

Outfit: 0; C00; B000, 62, 68; BG15,18, 32, 61; RV00, 91, 93; R11, 39; BV31, V20; R5; 3; 67; 144; CG0.5

Boots: BG 15, 18, 32, 49, 61, 68; B000, 02; C00; 0; CG0.5, CG1

Guns: CG0.5; V09, 20; BV 31; 0; P83

Feathers: CG0.5; C00, R000; RV00, 91, 93

Leaves: YG07, 23; G46

Vines: BG49, 61; 0; G82; YG03; 67

Scallops: BV31; V20; 145; P83; 0

Flowers: R000, 11, 20, 27, 39, 46; RV00, 17, 55, 91,93; BV31; V15,17, 20; RP198; P83, 282; 3, 13, 77, 145; R5; 0

Cogs: 67; Y28; V17; 57, 74, 171; CG0.5, CG1; BG5: B66

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My Besties May Chinese Geisha Girl Card

The first of two cards, I have made for My Besties May Challenge, featuring Geisha Girls.

I really admire Japanese Art and these Oriental inspired My Besties Digi's by Sherri Baldy are wonderful to colour and create projects with. 

Close-up view of Geisha Girl mounted on Chipboard screen.

Recipe:

Stamps: Digi stamp "My Besties Colour & Create - Geisha Girl Img 24 DIGI Doll digi stamp by Sherri Baldy
http://www.mybestiesshop.om or https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriBaldy

Papers: X-press Blend-it card; Japanese Patterned Rice Paper; Various paper and cardstock from my stash

Mediums: Nuvo Crystal Glaze; Little Birdie Sparkle Paste - Whipped Cream

Embellishments: Kaisercraft - Wildflower Collectables;  Paper, Resin, Glass and material Flowers; Glass and Plastic Flower Stamens 

COPIC Markers, CTMH - Touch Twin Markers &  Creative PL Graphic Markers Used:

Skin: E0000, 000; R000; YR29

Lips: RV00,17, 55; RP198

Hair: C00, 3; Y11; B000; BV25; N7;CG0.5, 1, 2 & 4

Hair Adornments: 0; RV17; V15, 17, 20; 87; P83, 282

Dress: 0; RV00, 09, 55, 91, 93;V09, 15, 17; Y06,11; YG07; 77, 82, 87; Y222; R5; P83

Parasol: YR26, 29; V15, 20; YG07, 23; RV91; Y49; GY234; P83, 282; 77;  

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My Besties Love Winter Christmas Card

The Second of two Cards for My Besties November.  I chose to make a Christmas Card, the first one I've made for this year. 

Top view of Exterior of Card

Right side view of Card

Left side view of Card

Close-up views of  Digi Love Winter Stamp Card

Low viewpoint of Card

Close-up view of right side of Card

Recipe:

Stamps: Digi Stamps Big Eye Big Head Dolls Digi My Besties "I Love Winter" Img221 by Sherri Baldy
http://www.mybestiesshop.om or https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriBaldy

Papers: X-press Blend-it card; Various paper and cardstock from my stash

Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Peeled Paint

Mediums: Stickles-Star Dust

Embellishments: CTMH - Enamel Gems; Silver Glittered Embossed Stickers; Merci - Heart & Round Sparklets; Sparkle Crystal Hearts & Gem Hearts; Pearl Hearts; Epoxy Dots

COPICS Used:

Skin: E0000, 000, 11, 21; R000, 20; RV00, 55; C00; 0

Hair: Y11, 28; YG 91; E13, 15, 19, 59, 99

Eyes: E13, 15, 99; C00; 0
Hair Band: R14, 27

Jacket: RV00, 69; R39, 46; E59; B28, 66; C00, 3

Gloves: E11, 13
Buttons: E11, 13
Coffee Cup: W3; R14, 27; C00, 3; B28, 66; BV31
Hearts: R14, 27; RV00
Boots: R14, 27; E11, 13, 15, 19, 59, 99

Bow in Hair: B28, 66; YG07, 09; G09; 0
Leggins: G09, 29; BG18; YG09
Scarf: G09, 29; B66, 69; YG 03, 07, 09; 0

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My Besties November Mystacial Mermaid Shells Female Card

First of two Cards for My Besties November - Under the Sea Theme. 

Compositional layout ideas with various Embellishment Elements, Paper & Cardstocks

Applying Kaisercraft Kaiser Mists - Shimmers to Cheesecloth, replicating Fishing Nets 

Top view of Exterior of  Finished card

Left side view of Exterior Finished card

Right side view of Exterior of Finished card

Close-up view of Mystacial Mermaid Shells Digi

Close-up of Left side of the Finished Card

Close-up view of left side of the Finished card

When I saw this My Besties Digi stamp I imagined her with Fairy Floss Coloured Hair and the colour scheme of the card reflects this.

Recipe:

Stamps: Digi stamp Big Eyed Big Head Dolls Digi My Besties Mystacial Mermaid Shells Under The Sea by Sherri Baldy
http://www.mybestiesshop.om or https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriBaldy

Papers: X-press Blend-it card; Couture Creations - Sea Breeze Collection; Various paper and cardstock from my stash

Inks: Tim Holtz Distress Inks - Shaded Lilac, Dusty Concord, Victorian Velvet

Mediums/Paints: Kaisercraft Kaiser Mists with Shimmer - Pink, Denim, Blackberry; Nuvo - Aqua ShimmerGlitter Gloss 882; Crystal Glaze; Stickles - Crystal

Embellishments: StudioLight 3D Die Cut Block - Romantic Summer; Kaisercraft - Coastal Escape Stickers; Paper House - At the Beach stickers; Couture Creations - Sea Breeze Collection Sequins, Premium Adhesive Gemstones Crystal; CTMH - Enamel & Glitter Duos Blue Dots - Z3122; Semco - Ombre Pom-Pom Multi; Cheese Cloth; Porta Craft - Pearls 4mm; Pearls 3mm; Adhesive Gems Dots & Flowers; Faux Pearls; Sticko Stickers - Seashells; Sparkle Stickers

COPICS &  Creative PL Graphic Markers Used:

Skin: E0000, 000; R000; RV00; C00

Hair: Y11; RV00; 9; R000, 20; B000, 02; 38; V20; 77; B02; 163

Eyes: YG03, 07, 23; C00

Top: RV00; Y06, 13; 163; V20; 145; 9

Tail: B000; BG15, 32, 49; B14

Hair: Adornments: 27, 66, 77,140, 145, 171,174; V09, 20, 23; BG15, 18, 32; B000, 02; E0000

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My Besties Fancy Pants Call Me Digi Female Card

Recipe:

Stamps: Digi stamp Big Eyed Big Head Dolls Fancy Pants Call Me Digi by Sherri Baldy
http://www.mybestiesshop.om or https://www.etsy.com/shop/SherriBaldy

Papers: X-press Blend-it card; CTMH - My Reflections Brushed X7190B; Sticko Style Letter Press - Aurora Flora Bursts; DAISO - Japanese Fancy Paper - Orange; Various paper and cardstock from my stash

Embellishments: Pom-Pom Lace; White Lace; Paper & Epoxy flowers with Faux Pearl & Gem Centres;  Glitter Glass flower centres; Dome Gloss Gem; Enamel & Glitter dots & gems

COPICS Used:

Skin: E0000, 000, 04, 11, 21; R000, 20, 21; C00

Hair: Y11, 28; E11, 13, 15, 19, 59, 99

Dress: C00; 0; R000, 20, 21, 32; RV00, 23, 55, 91, 93; V15, 17, 20, 95; BV31

Hat: W3; Y11, 28; E04, 13, 15, 19, 99
Socks: E0000, 000, 93; Y11; R20, 21; RV00, 23, 55; V20; BV31 

Shoes: RV23, 55; V09, 20

Phone: C00; 0; B000; RV00, 23

Flowers: E0000, 000, 21, 93; 0; R21, 32; Y11,13, 18; YR07,16; YG03
Leaves: G82, 99; YG03, 09, 23, 93; Y13
Ribbons on Hat: BV31; 0; V09, 15, 17, 20; R20; RV00, 17, 91, 93
Stool/Seat: C00, 3; 0; V09, 15, 20, 95; RV00, 23, 55, 91, 93; BV25, 31 

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