Elisabeth Bell's "Snow Day"

You all know how much I heart Elisabeth Bell's images. My mother is a super huge fan as well. She always gushes about any card I make her with one of EB's images. So, in my infininite wisdom "insert laughter here:)", I decided to use these images as the works of art that they are. I used the "Snow Day" image and colored it with Copic markers. I added DP from Cosmo Cricket and added some vinyl on the front of the glass. I am pairing this picture with the one I made for the blog hop on Friday and giving them to my mother for a Christmas gift. I know she will enjoy them in her house, for the holidays, for years to come.

Make sure to check out the Elisabeth Bell Digital Store. I can't wait to see what she has in store for us next month! You can also keep up on all of the Elisabeth Bell news by checking out her facebook page:)

Elisabeth Bell Digi Bells New Release Blog Hop

Happy Friday Everyone!!!!
It's time for the November Digi blog hop!!
The Digi Bell's are sooooooo excited to show you the new November digi today!!
We have all been dying to show off this adorable image.
It is called
**Frosty the Snowman**


Hopefully, you've arrived from Lynda's Blog, but if not, please find the blog hop order below. We wouldn't want you to miss anything!

Elisabeth Bell has done it again, designing the most beautiful images for us to play with.
This months release is no exception, these little ones are amazing!!!




I loved coloring this image. There are so many elements. When I was done coloring it, I could not bear to put it on something like a card or a tag. I would not want anything to happen to it. It was a little work of art. So, I putting my thinking cap on and checked my closet full of stash and found a little picture frame I had picked up at our local Ikea about a year ago. It was perfect for my image. I used DP from Cosmo Cricket and cardstock from PTI. I added a borderpunch and framed it up. To add another dimention, I cut out vinyl on my Cricut machine and placed it on the glass of my frame.


Welcome to the December Blog Hop....
We'd love for you to join us....

Here is how you can win this darling "Frosty the Snowman" image
from our very talented Elisabeth Bell!
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1. You will need to make a Winter Card using ANY Elisabell Bell image and make sure to link it back to the company where the image can be bought.

2. Upload your card in the Inlinkz area back at The Digi Bells Blog.

3. You will have a week for your cards/links need to be loaded. This is due by Friday December 17th by 7 PM Arizona Time.
For your convenience,
Arizona Time is shown on the clock at the top of The Digi Bells Blog.

Just that easy!!!

Winner will get the new December Digi!!!!!!
Now, if you just can't wait to see who wins, You can find her in the
Elisabeth Bell Digi Collection. HERE
Your next stop along the way is Linda K's Blog.


Here is the blog hop order in case you get lost along the way.


Blog hop order:

Jodi
Christel "Kiki"
Pati
Paola
Lynda
Lisa
Linda K.
Janiel
Vicki
Tracy
Digi Bell Blog

I hope you are having fun hopping with us today, and leaving all of the DT/GDT some love!!! We'd love to know what you think.

MelJen's Challenge

This week's challenge at MelJens is to use red, green and gold. When I saw the new release this week: I was awestruck. So many amazing images. Each reindeer has it's own unique personality. I have never seen a more fun rendition of Santa and his reindeer. . I knew I had to make something special. I decided to make a wall hanging that I could enjoy year after year at Christmas time. I purchased a shadowbox frame at Michaels. I covered the backing with cardstock and cut out house die cuts with my Cricut machine. I also used flocking on the houses to represent snow. I added a moon, using my spellbinders, and rhinestone stars. I used most of the new release images this week and colored them with my Copic Markers. I used cardstock from American Crafts. To add further dimention, I cut out "Season's Greetings" in vinyl using my Cricut machine. I added several different sizes of dimentionals to make this image 3D and to allow the back and front reindeer to be seen and to be represented realistically. On my images I added Stickles, Clear Snap Smooch and lots of rhinestones.

I followed the ABC Christmas Challenge of "Yuletide". I also participated in the Beli challege of using Christmas paper or embellishments. I also used the Digital Tuesday challenge of "Baby it is Cold Outside". I also followed the ABC challenge of using jewels or gems on my card.

Make sure you check out all the wonderful creations by the DT using these images! You can purchase these fabulous images and others from MelJen's Designs at the Whimsy Site.

Pixie Dust Studio Challenge

The Pixie Dust Studio Challenge this week is to make a holiday card using nontraditional colors. I chose the December Pixie image. I colored my image with Copic Markers. I used DP from The Greeting Farm and PTI cardstock. I added ribbon, rhinestones, and dimensionals. I use the Sweet Sketch Wednesday sketch challenge for inspiration. I also played along with the Belli challenge of using Christmas papers and or embellishments. Make sure to check out all of the other DT members for inspiration. I cannot wait to see what you make for the challenge! You would be amazed what a little magic and pixie dust will do!

Mel Jen's Inspiration Post and Challenge

This week's challenge at MelJens is a sketch challenge. Make sure you check out the challenge and participate. You could be named top five.

I made an inspiration card using one of MelJens images called "Jolly Santa Smile" and colored it with Copic Markers. I used DP from K&Co. and cardstock from PTI. I added lots of layers of dimentionals, ribbon, and a Christmas tree brad. I participated in the Belli Challenge of using forgotten embelllishments starting with an "R". I also used the Sweet Stop Challenge sketch to inspire my card.


Make sure you check out all the wonderful creations by the DT using these images! You can purchase these fabulous images and others from MelJen's Designs at the Whimsy Site.

Pixie Dust Studio New Release "Eclipse"

Oh how I loved the Eclipse movie. I think Jacob is adorable. Jacob as a Santa-inspired:) I love Jacob so much I even named my new car Jacob. There are also images of Edward, Rosalie and Emmett too. Now you can have an Eclipse Christmas.

It's time again for the new release from Pixie Dust Studio. The new release is called "Eclipse". I chose Santa Jacob. I colored my image with Copic Markers. I used design paper from Imaginense and PTI cardstock. I added twine, buttons and dimentionals.

I used the Sweet Sketch Wednesday Challenge for inspiration,
Make sure you visit the other members of the DT for some new release inspiration. I can't wait to see what you create:)

How was the Black Friday Shopping?

If you are reading this you survived Black Friday:) Hope you found lots of Christmas goodies. I for one do not like to Christmas shop around the holiday. Too many crowds. I love shopping online. That is the wonderful thing about these digital stamps from Elisabeth Bell. You can purchase them online and immeditely receive them to create. No waiting weeks or for the UPS guy to show up. Another reason I love these designs is that every stamp has so many personalities. Color the Pat-a-Cake image in Christmas colors and it make a fantastic Christmas card. Color it in Spring colors and you have a whole new look.

I went a little vintage on this card. I love the way the image and the paper compliment eachother. I used DP from Basic Grey and cardstock from PTI. I added a vintage looking snowflake brad, ribbon and rhinestones. I used the sketch challenge at the Sweet Stop for inspiration. I also played with the Beli challenge this week. This challenge asks you to use forgotten embellishments. This week it was embellishments starting with a "R". I chose ribbon and rhinestones:)

Hugs and Happy Shopping:)

Lisa

MelJen's Challenge Card

This week's challenge at MelJens is to use buttons and bows. I used one of MelJens new release images, called "Holly Cheer Cocoa" and colored it with Copic Markers. I used DP from my stash and cardstock from PTI. I added a fabric star, button, felt ribbon, and a bow made out of twine. I brought my image to life with Copic markers.


I followed the sketch at Sweet Sketch Wednesday to inspire my card. I also participated in the Beli challege using forgotten embellishments starting with the letter "R".

Make sure you check out all the wonderful creations by the DT using these images! You can purchase these fabulous images and others from MelJen's Designs at the Whimsy Site.

Elisabeth Bell Digi Bells New Release Blog Hop

Happy Friday Everyone!!!!
It's time for the November Digi blog hop!!
The Digi Bell's are sooooooo excited to show you the new November digi today!!
We have all been dying to show off this little sweetie.
She is called
**LETTERS TO SANTA**




Hopefully, you've arrived from Lynda's Blog, but if not, please find the blog hop order below. We wouldn't want you to miss anything!

Elisabeth Bell has done it again, designing the most beautiful images for us to play with.
This months release is no exception, she is the cutest little thing!!!



This card was so much fun to make! I combined two card techniques to make this card. I used the picture frame card combined with a shaker card. I added robins egg dew drops for the icy snow. I colored my image with Copics and added lots of Stickles, a bow and a charm.

This blog hop is a little different than the usual....
We'd love for you to join us....

Here is how you can win this darling "Letter To Santa" image
from our very talented Elisabeth Bell!
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1. You will need to make a Christmas Card using ANY Elisabell Bell image and make sure to link it back to the company where the image can be bought.

2. Upload your card in the Inlinkz area back at The Digi Bells Blog.

3. The real challenge here is that you only have ONE day to play.... Can you do it???
Cards/links need to be loaded by Friday November 26th by 7 PM Arizona Time.
For your convenience,
Arizona Time is shown on the clock at the top of The Digi Bells Blog.

Just that easy!!!

Winner will get the new November Digi!!!!!!
Now, if you just can't wait to see who wins, You can find her in the
Elisabeth Bell Digi Collection. HERE
Your next stop along the way is Linda K's Blog.


Here is the blog hop order in case you get lost along the way.


Blog hop order:

Jodi
Christel "Kiki"
Wendy
Pati
Paola
Lynda
Lisa
Linda K.
Janiel
Vicki

I hope you are having fun hopping with us today, and leaving all of the DT/GDT some love!!! We'd love to know what you think.

Elisabeth Bell Challenge Blog

Elisabeth Bell has such a wonderful selection of digital stamps. They always make me smile and are such a joy to color. This stamp is called Rachel, Little Angel. I colored my image with Copic markers. I used Delovely paper from Cosmo Cricket and cardstock from PTI. I added ribbon, felt flowers, and dimentionals.

This card was inspired by the Stamptacular Sunday Challenge. In this challene we were to pick a designer and use their project for inspiration. I used Dee's adorable folded card. You are surprised again and again by this card. Each time you open it there is something new to look at.

Make sure to check out the Elisabeth Bell Digital Store. I can't wait to see what she has in store for us next month! You can also keep up on all of the Elisabeth Bell news by checking out her facebook page:)

BTW, there will be another new digi released this month. It is super amazing! I am sure once you see it, you won't be able to resist it. The release date is November 19th.

MelJen's Challenge

I usually feel pretty confident in choosing colors. However, when it comes to acorns I am at a loss. My entire life I have lived in the Southwest and my acorn exposure has been minimal;) Well, I never would have guessed how many different colors acorns came in.

This week's challenge at MelJens is to make a tag. I used one of MelJens new release images, called "Patchy Ghost" and colored it with Copic Markers. I used DP from K&Co. and cardstock from PTI.

It was my husband's birthday. He loves the Fall and the little "Autum Mouse" and "Autumn Leaf and Acorn" were a perfect fit for the birthday card I wanted to make for him.

MelJen's has a perfect digital stamp for anyone you are making a project for. I colored up my images with my Copics. I added twine and a little silver leaf charm. I used some autumn paper from K&Co. and PTI cardstock.

I followed the sketch at Sweet Stop Saturday to inspire my card.

Make sure you check out all the wonderful creations by the DT using these images! You can purchase these fabulous images and others from MelJen's Designs at the Whimsy Site.

Pixie Dust Studio Challenge

The Pixie Dust Studio Challenge this week is to make a card with a Man in Mind. I decided to try this adorable little snow globe card. I found the tutorial on Splitcoast Stampers. I chose the Melt my Heart image. I colored my image with Copic Markers. I used DP from Crate paper and PTI cardstock. I stamped snowflakes on my acetate snowglobe. I cut out the little snow people and popped them up with dimentionals. I added some ric rac, a snow cap, a tag and some twine.

Make sure to check out all of the other DT members for inspiration. I cannot wait to see what you make for the challenge! You would be amazed what a little magic and pixie dust will do!

Mel Jen's Inspiration Post and Challenge

This week's challenge at MelJens is to use Shapes. Make sure you check out the challenge and participate. You could be named top five.

I made an inspiration card using one of MelJens new release images called "Country Scare Crow" and colored it with Copic Markers. I used DP from Imaginesce and cardstock from PTI.

I love wild birds, of all kinds. Even pigeons can be cute:) When I lived in NM the ravens (aka crows) were huge. They are almost the size of a chicken. They would call at me when I would leave the house to do chores outside. I really liked how when the sun would catch them, they would look blue. My favorite by far, is the blue bird. There are no blue birds where I am in AZ. However, the roadrunners are pretty amazing. I just got back from Mexico. I was in Punta de Mita and Puerta Vallarta. There were so many fabulous varieties of birds. I saw many heron and ibis. Also, the Friggit birds (great name right) were beautiful. Lots of pelicans, both brown and white. Speaking of things with wings-I have never seen so many varieties of butterflies (over 200 different in this part of Mexico).

I used the Tuesday Morning Sketches, sketch for inspiration. I also particpated in the "I've been framed challenge from Digital Tuesday.

Make sure you check out all the wonderful creations by the DT using these images! You can purchase these fabulous images and others from MelJen's Designs at the Whimsy Site.

Pixie Dust Studio "Festive Fun"

It's time again for the new release from Pixie Dust Studio. The new release is called "Festive Fun". I chose the Elfie image. I colored my image with Copic Markers. I used design paper from K&Co and PTI cardstock. I added ric rack, dimentionals, and a frame.

I used the sketch from Sweet Sketch Wednesday. I also participated in the Digital Tuesday Challenge of "I've Been Framed".

Make sure you visit the other members of the DT for some new release inspiration. I can't wait to see what you create:)