For the past three years, I've sent cards in for Winter's Cards from the Heart Card Drive and it has given me a real great joy to do so. Plus, I get an excuse to play with markers and cute images, what is not to love?
Winter is in her fourth year of this venture to send Valentine's to children in hospitals, and could really see an influx of cards come in! (There are specific regulations for what you can and can't put on your card, you can read about it here. And, she needs them postmarked before January 31st! Please consider helping out!)
It's time to make your mark at CAS-ual Fridays Challenge this week! We want to see your creations featuring markers! (Think Copics, Distress Markers, Stampin' Up Markers, Sharpies, even Crayola Markers) For my marker samples today I did go with the alcohol markers to color and make these cute little bugs come to life for some simple children's Valentine's Cards. Each of the bugs were first stamped, colored and then fussy cut. I added stickles on the wings and kept them pretty simple and clean.
Today's Tip: Add a touch of personality and personalization to your stamped images for a unique look. I shaded blushed cheeks on the yellow bug with marker, and made freckles on the purple bug with white enamel accents.
The Girl Fridays have a ton of inspiration for your on the CAS-ual Friday's Challenge Blog. You can see the samples, find out more about the sponsor and prize (from Crater's Companion, in the form of a fabulous Spectrum Noir prize!!) and read all about the challenge rules and details. Plus, there the design team call is still open, and you can read about it on the CAS-ual Fridays Challenge blog as well.
Adorable!
ReplyDeleteDarling cards, Karen! Just love those cute, little bugs - especially their sweet cheeks! :)
ReplyDeleteThese are so awesome Karen!! I love the warm fuzzy feeling the first one gives especially!!
ReplyDeleteOne word.... pinned!
ReplyDeleteI lοved as much as you'll receive carried out right here. The sketch is attractive, your authored subject matter stylish. nonetheless, you command get got an impatience over that you wish be delivering the following. unwell unquestionably come more formerly again since exactly the same nearly a lot often inside case you shield this hike.
ReplyDeleteHere is my page dirksmovieblog.blogspot.com
Two absolutely adorable cards Karen!
ReplyDeleteLove the tone on tone with the pop (literally) of the wings - these are adorable!
ReplyDeleteThese are absolutely adorable...the colors are so bold and fun!!!
ReplyDeletethe kids will LOVE these cards. Love the cheeks and the cute coloring. that is a great image for kids!
ReplyDeleteKaren, these cards are super fun! Those little bugs just come to life with your fabulous coloring!
ReplyDeleteSo cute!
ReplyDeleteThese are so fabulous! I particularly love the gorgeous orange!
ReplyDeleteso cute and love the bold colors...awesome cards Karen..
ReplyDeleteHappy Friday..
PERFECT cards for the card drive! Your tips are always awesome to read! Thanks for sharing your BIG talent, Karen!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are absolutely adorable, Karen! I adore those little white freckles :-)
ReplyDeleteSo sweet! Love the color/shading on the first one, but the freckles on the second one make it my favorite :)
ReplyDeleteCute cards! Lovely coloring!!
ReplyDeletehow absolutely darling is this?!!!
ReplyDeleteSo adorable!!!!!!!!! Love the wings popped up!!! Great vibrant colors too!
ReplyDeleteGreat Tips once again and marvelous cards!
ReplyDeleteI adore these two bugs of yours!!
I have so enjoyed browsing through your blog, Karen! So much lovliness!
ReplyDeletesuper duper cute! they are perfect for the card drive. will have to hop over and see what i can do for the drive! hope you have a lovely weekend! =)
ReplyDeleteLovely, Karen! I love the dimensional wings and the oh, so happy colors you used!
ReplyDeleteSuper adorable! Love how you did the wings! Also love the freckles!
ReplyDeleteThese are as cute as bugs in a rug ~ hee! Fun cards Karen ;)
ReplyDeleteOooh, how incredibly sweeeeet are these widdle bugs with their cheeky embellishments?! Wowza, Karen, wowza!
ReplyDeleteso cute!! I love that stamp set from PS, so easy to cut.
ReplyDeleteSuper sweet cards.. :)
ReplyDeleteKaren all of these cards are just fantastic, those images are so sweet!
ReplyDeleteLove the little bugs. Very cute.
ReplyDeleteLove your tip about adding personality with little details that aren't in the stamp! So true, but I never think of that. Love how it makes your guys come to life!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are so cute, and I love the story about your little boy. Thanks for the reminder about that card drive. Such a great cause.
ReplyDeleteColoring just isn't my strongest skill... might have to give it a try though to play along with you gals.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the freckles!!! So squee!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your cards! Your coloring and those littler critters are just adorable!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous gorgeous colouring on these, Karen, and I love the blush and freckles!
ReplyDeleteThese are too cute, Karen. I just love the shading around the edges on the orange version, and the freckles on the purple bug are super sweet!
ReplyDeletethat little bug is too stinkin' cute :)
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, I LOVE the bug too. Your towel takes care of two holidays at once, Valentine and Christmas so it's a winner in my book.
ReplyDelete