Just wanted to take a minute to post something for the artist's out there.

When I first started acquiring my Copic Markers I quickly found myself looking for a way to store them that was also convenient - not to mention aesthetically pleasing.

I must admit that I originally contemplated forking over the dough for this very cool Copic Markers Block Stand, but as my collection grew it just didn't seem to be economically feasible. It would have cost me just under $100 to house 96 markers. What I ended up using cost less than $3.00 and stores way more than just 96 markers! Even better - it's portable!

How did I do it so cheaply? Well I have my markers separated into 2 containers based on their color family. The containers are actually Designer Toilet Paper holders that came FREE with the purchase of a single roll of Toilet Paper - which was in itself FREE with coupons! Inside the basket is also a smaller dark blue container that holds my micro liners and my glitter pens which was an UpCycle Project I'll post soon.

The 3 containers, as well as a bottle of colorless blender, sit inside a beautifully durable handled basket that I got at Michael's for just pennies on the dollar. It was a Fall basket which I found at 90% off during the Spring.

Don't overlook Michael's when it comes to finding great deals on baskets and decorative boxes. You just have to keep an eye out for off season colors and themes and have an employee price check it if you think it might be on clearance. At 90% off this basket cost just $1.90!

Lovely in White Won The Creative Corner Girly Girl Challenge!

Ok, so I remembered to add the "Winner's Button" to my blog but I forgot to let you all know that it was Lovely in White that took that top honor!

I was so proud of this card so you can imagine how ecstatic I was when I found it took the top prize in the Creative Corner Girly Girl Challenge!

And what a great prize it was! I won (5)DigiStamps from QKR Stampede!

I had so much fun picking out the stamps! I can't wait to start working with them!

Thanks for Looking!  

This is a Blog in Progress so stop by later when there will be even more to see!

~ Naugie

A Fruitful Independence Day

I'm back again with another card and I just have to say that I had an awful lot of fun creating this one, even if it isn't exactly as I originally envisioned.  It took a few unexpected turns along the way, but now that it's done I really can't imagine it any other way.

One of the reasons I'm so proud of this one is because I pretty much created everything, with the exception of the gorgeous DigiStamp from Saturated Canary of course!

The red & blue background papers are digital weaves that I created in PSP and printed out on X-Press Blending Cardstock.  The stained glass like weave was created using a program called Eye Candy (it was also printed out on X-Press Blending Cardstock).

Bathing Beauty Floats On

 

 I can't believe it's been over a week since I posted here.   

I knew my crafting time would be greatly diminished this week, 

but I didn't think it would be this bad.  

With the weather finally warming back up again it's the perfect time for a summer card!

When I first started using Copics and coloring DigiStamps (back in mid February), I was fortunate enough to stumble upon Tiddlyinks.  

Bathing Beauty was one of the first DigiStamps I ever owned.  I simply adore the image and at this point in my life I must admit that I would love it if this style came back in fashion!

Lovely in White

Well, here I am with another card colored, cut, designed and assembled in just 4 days!  

And I'm already thinking about what I want to do next (though my crafting time will be greatly limited in the coming week).  I never knew card making was so addictive!

As I continue to learn how my Copics work (I picked up my first Sketchers 4 months ago), I tend to choose something that will challenge me further - be it the subject or the color scheme.  This time, though the hair in this image is daunting to say the least, that was not my conscious challenge, the color was my challenge.  

I had done a little bit of white before, a glimpse of a T-shirt here, a ball of kitty fur there, but it was never the central color in the image.  That's why when Saturated Canary issued a "Show Us Your Lovely" Challenge I just knew I had to do that gorgeous gown in all white.  If for no other reason than to see if I could.  What do you think?

The sketch comes from The Sketchy Challenges and is by Kylie Keuter.

Fabulous Pricilla Pie

Hello! I know I should be working on building up the backbones of this site 

but I just can't seem to pull myself away from my Copics and the beautiful Digi Stamps from Saturated Canary. Krista creates such amazing stamps. 

I absolutely love coloring them and, for whatever reason, I seem to find that lot of them either resemble, or would be perfect for, someone I know.

This is one of those images.

 

Meet Pricilla Pie from Saturated Canary.   

I kept looking at her every time I was over at Krista's store - she sooo reminded me of one of our employees, I just knew I had to get it and work it up for her.

 

I'm still just starting out, as far as card making goes, so I don't really have a huge stash of stuff to use.  Thankfully  I do have a pack of Shrinky Dinks so when I need just the right

Honey Moo USA - A Special Thank You

 

I really didn’t set out to enter another challenge so quickly, but I have had the basic concept of this card running around my brain for a little while now and believe it conveys the spirit of the Saturated Canary Challenge #44 – Hair that is different.

I was fairly solemn this Memorial Day, respectfully so, as it fell on May 26th – my Father’s Birthday. And although he didn’t pass during the war he did serve in the Navy during WWII and even learned to play the trumpet.

Drafted or not I still marvel at the courage of our military. My family is a 3 generation Naval Family. My Father, my Brother and my Nephew have all served their country honorably and I couldn’t be prouder.

 

I originally combined the cow (an image I had purchased from ClipArtOf.com) with Saturated Canaries Honey after a friend requested it for a custom birthday card recently.

In this card however I like to think the cow represents the American Heartland.