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Thursday, February 4, 2016

30 day Coloring Challenge day 4

That's right. I wasn't able to color yesterday, but I made sure to make time today.

Whimsy Stamps "Jenny has the Cure"

The Daily Marker 30 Day Coloring Challenge day 2

My daughter is at Driver's Education tonight, then has to drive with her instructor and another student directly after class. That means I have about three hours to play (not including my drive time there and back). Whee!
Today I colored a Christmas image. I need to practice more obviously, but it was a good start. I haven't decided how to put her on a card but it will come to me eventually.

The Paper Nest "Christmas Bella"

I also used my Kaleidacolor rainbow inkpad to make a card front. I didn't think it was really coloring so I didn't use it for my coloring challenge item. I always forget that I have this colorful inkpad. I don't really have a purpose for this card either so I had a hard time deciding on a sentiment to use. I finally decided to use "Sending Prayers" because I see a lot of requests for prayers and if it is a longer term ailment, I thought sending a card would be nice and uplifting.

The Daily Marker 30 day Coloring Challenge Day 1

Compass Blueprint Sizzix stamp and die set by Tim Holtz

For my first day of the Coloring Challenge I played with a new stamp and die set I have (deeply discounted at Tuesday Morning) and then I added some copic coloring. The sentiment appears off center in the photo, but the card is angled and is distorting the image. It is centered in real life. My Nephew is in the Navy and my brother was in the Navy years ago. I put a birthday sentiment inside and will be sending this to my brother next month for his birthday.

Uplifting Cards

After making cards for the Lasting Hearts card drive, I realized I don't have any pre-made sympathy or uplifting cards. I like to send uplifting cards to people who are suffering from Cancer.

Here are some uplifting cards I just made. I was playing around with my distress inks since I need more practice. I just made uplifting cards this time. I will work on more sympathy cards another day.

New Coloring Challenge for the month Of February at The Daily Marker

Hello there. I am getting ready for the next coloring challenge over at The Daily Marker. Kathy is the host and she is so fun to listen to. I do love her videos.

Creating Snow

Hello All,

Today I was inspired by this video made by Korin Sutherland from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps. Her card is gorgeous.
I decided to use the products I had on hand for a similar card.

Tree stamps are Avery Elle Winter Woodland, and Rubber Stampede Winter Woods
Sentiment is My Favorite Things Clearly Sentimental about Sympathy

My Top Ten Favorite Cards of 2015

Here are my favorite 2015 cards from previous posts. They are in order of my top favorite to my least favorite-yet still a favorite. You can compare them to my Favorite cards from 2012. I didn't list my favorites for years 2013 and 2014. I definitely see a difference in my abilities from 2012 and it's a good difference. I hope to improve as much over the next few years.