Puppy Dog Birthday

Supplies: free digital image (Arthur's Free Clip Art), paper (unknown, Recollections), paw stamp (Stampin Up), brads (unknown), sentiment (Studio G), gold embossing powder.

I have a friend who will be having a birthday next month. When I saw this image, I thought of her. This stamp actually came from a bear set, but I didn't think there was that much difference between bear tracks and dog tracks. :) I added the paw prints to the brads with my BIC markers.

I liked it, and I think she will, too.

Queen for a Day

Supplies: free digital image (Arthur's Free Clip Art) colored with BIC markers, sentiment (Studio G), black satin ribbon, rhinestones ($1 Tree), papers (Fiskars, unknown).

This is another image I've had colored for awhile, but I honestly had no idea what to do with it. I was beginning to wonder if I would ever get a card made out of it. Then I pulled this striped paper out of my stash and got inspired.

The pink band in the middle came from a huge pack of invitations I got at a secondhand store simply for the envelopes. This card is 5x7", and I really like how it turned out.

The sentiment was originally for Mother's Day, but I decided any birthday girl could be "Queen for a Day".

Cabin in the Snow

Supplies: free digital image (Arthur's Free Clip Art) colored with BIC markers, Stardust embossing powder, Cuttlebug Antique corner die, rhinestones ($1 Tree), Nestabilities Labels 8, black chalk (EK Success).

Here's another shaped card. I really like it! You can't tell from the picture very well, but the embossing powder adds a lot of sparkle. I really like the snow effect it gives!

I chalked the edges of the top so it looks like a dark sky against the snow.

Enjoy!

Little Boy Get Well

Supplies: free digital image (Arthur's Free Clip Art) colored with BIC markers, Nestabilities Labels 8, sentiment (Studio G).

I printed and colored this image awhile ago, but then I didn't know what to do with it. My nephew is going to have surgery next month, so I decided that, since he was in a robe, this could be a get well card. :)

Autumn Greetings

Supplies: free digital image (Arthur's Free Clip Art) colored with BIC markers, sentiment (Studio G), buttons (SEI), Nestabilities Labels 8, papers (CM, unknown).

I enjoyed coloring this detailed digital image. I've admired quite a few of the more detailed ones over at Splitcoast, so I decided to try one of my own. I like it!

Buck on the Mountain

Supplies: free digital image (unknown) colored with BIC markers, Stardust embossing powder, Nestabilities Labels 8.

This card couldn't be easier. I simply colored the image, added Stardust embossing powder where the "snow" is supposed to be, and then cut it with my Nestabilities Labels 8. I love the shaped cards, and I think this was my first. It's simple, masculine, and I like it.

I don't know about you, but I can't seem to have enough masculine card ideas!

(If I happen to run across the link for the image, I'll be sure to share it.)

Hang in There

Supplies: free digital image (Arthur's Free Clip Art) colored with BIC markers, sentiment (Studio G), grosgrain-look stamp (Martha Stewart), punch-outs from EK Success fleur de lis border punch, Swiss Dots CB embossing folder, Nestabilities Labels 8.

As soon as I saw this image, I knew it would be perfect for sending to someone who was having a difficult time. I colored it and set it aside for awhile, but I actually made the card with it this last week.

It's simple, but I love it.

Just thought I'd clarify that this is not my original image, although you're more than welcome for sharing the link! :) Enjoy!