Winterland Album

Hello and Happy New Year!!

I'm bring you something new, my first-ever chipboard album.  I made this one at a class I took in December, then went home and made two others for Christmas gifts.  I loved it so much I had to keep my first one!!  LOL  This is the front cover.  The back cover wraps around the front cover and has that "Winterland" tag attached to it.  It closes with magnets.  I am being lazy by not taking new photos of what I did to it (by way of adding tags) after I brought it home.  You'll be able to see most of the pockets, but not the tags.  Sowwwy!!

This shot shows the inside of the front cover and the first page.  You can also see the flap of the back cover there on the right.  The paper is so beautiful and glittery, but I'm afraid it won't show up online.  Maybe you can see a bit of it on the front cover??  The blue is glitter and came that way.  I did not need to add any.

This photo shows the backside of the 1st page and the 2nd page, which is a pocket.

Here's the backside of page 2 and the front of page 3.  Isn't the paper YUMMY??  SO wintry!!

This is the back of page 3 and front of page 4, another pocket.

Now you're looking at the back of page 4 and the front of the back cover.

And, finally, the back cover.  I'm going to be sorry, tomorrow,
that I didn't take new photos, I know I am!!  LOL  However,

this lets you see this gorgeous paper before I covered some of it up.  :)  Maybe, my next post will be of the completed album.  You just never know!!

The wonderful papers are BoBunny Snowfall.  It's very difficult to get now, as it sold out very quickly!!  I know, I tried!!  LOL

I used Ranger Faded Jeans ink to distress all edges.

Assorted ribbons were used to embellish the 3 rings I used to bind this album.

Thank you for coming by and checking out my blog.  I've been very busy since Christmas, so I've neglected my blog.  I will try to snap to, and get back to posting.

I got a Silhouette Cameo for Christmas, so you'll be seeing some new, wonderful things in the coming weeks.... :D  I'm so excited!!

╰⊰⊹✿ Marilou ✿⊹⊱╮

~With love at Christmas~

Christmas is quickly coming, and I've been so busy making cards and gifts, that I've neglected my blog.  I thought I'd best fix that and post a photo today.  Sowwwwy about that!!

This darling "Winter Fairy" and her sweet little birdie friend are from Wee Stamps and one of  Sylvia Zet's adorable digi stamps.  It was love at first site for me, and I made many, many of these cards, while at a Scrappy Chicks Retreat in October, to send to friends for Christmas.  She brings a smile to my face every time I lay eyes on her!  I colored the image with my Copics.
Let's see if I can give you the Card Recipe! ;)

Card size:  4.25" x 5.5"
Paper and sentiment:  That lovely red and white snowflake paper is digital paper I found at Paper Craft Inspirations.  They have tons of downloads to share, including the sentiment on the face of the card.

Embellies:  Green and white half pearls, Jolee's Boutique dimensional stickers (glitzy snowflakes). Stickles, plaid ribbon from "Holiday Inspirations."

Tools used:  Tonic Studios "Royal Fleurs 2 in 1 corner punch.  I didn't need a die for the shape around the image, as I had one in digital format, so simply placed my digital image in the center of the shape, then printed and cut it out.  So easy!!

Remembering which Copics I used may be a bit more difficult, but let me try.  :)
Face:  E00, E000, E21
Cheeks:  R20
Hair:  E39, E99, E18, YR23
Outfit and Boots:  G20, G21, G24
Wings and Wand:  V000, Y00, BV000, BG10, and G20
Bird, Flowers, and Berries:  R29, R35
Leaves:  G28, G29
Shadowing:  C0, C00

Thanks for stopping by to see my card.  I hope you and your family has a Blessed Christmas!! 


╰⊰⊹✿ Marilou ✿⊹⊱╮

A Funny Little Christmas Card..

I'm sharing a simple card I made last year.  I've never shared it here on my blog, so I didn't think you'd mind that it was an older card.  ;)  This funny little "Granny" image makes me giggle every time I see her.  I'm not even sure where I got her or who drew her, so if you know, please share the info with me, will you?  I colored her with Copics (I only had a very few then) and Marvy markers, colored pencils, and chalks.

 Card Recipe:

It's a 6" x 6" card
Image:  ?????
Papers used:  Basic Grey Jovial paper pad and white card.
Embellies:  Off-white half pearls and dark red 1/4" ribbon.
Tools:  Fiskars Threading water edge punch and Big Shot with a Cuttlebug "Swiss Dot" folder.


Thanks for taking a peak!  I hope you enjoyed your visit.


╰⊰⊹✿ Marilou ✿⊹⊱╮

Happy Thanksgiving!!

My prayer for you, is that you will be blessed beyond measure!

╰⊰⊹✿ Marilou ✿⊹⊱╮

Delightful

I'm still working on Christmas cards!!  I recently discovered a wonderful artist by the name of Krista Smith.  This adorable little image of her's is called "Sprite" and available at Saturated Canary as a digital image.  Don't you just want to squeeze those precious cheeks?  So SWEET!!

Card Recipe

Card size:  6" x 6"

Papers:  from my stash.

Embellishments: Offray 5/8" satin saddle red ribbon, Jolee's Boutique dimensional stickers (glitzy snowflakes) placed on top of punched snowflakes, and Stickles.

Tools used:  Spellbinders dies (oval and scalloped oval), Bunch Punch small Snowflake punch, Fiskars Threading water border punch, Fiskars 2" round, scalloped punch, Fiskars 1 1/2" round punch. 

Copics used:

• Face:  E00, E000, E21
• Cheeks:  R20
• Hair: Y11, Y21, E97, E99
• Eyes, Diaper, Shoes, Hat, and Wings:  BG000, BG01, BG10, GB11
• Candy Cane and Bell:  R29, R39
• Shading: C0
• Ground:  C00, C3, C5  

Thanks for stopping by my blog to see my latest card creation!  Have a BLESSED day!!

╰⊰⊹✿ Marilou ✿⊹⊱╮

Winifred

Yes, I've already started making my Christmas cards this year!  In fact, I started back in October.  So, today I'm sharing one of them with you.  This little sweetie is from Mo Manning's Digital Pencil, and she's called "Winifred."  She looks so warm wrapped in her green coat and hat.  The soft, furry little muff (hand warmer) is keeping her little hands toasty warm, too.

 Here's a little fashion history for you regarding the Muff:  "It was introduced to women's fashion in the 16th century and was popular with both men and women in the 17th and 18th centuries. By the early 20th century muffs were used in England only by women. It is also reported that the fashion largely fell out of style in the 19th century. It briefly returned in the late 1940's and 50's."  (from wiki)  I sure remember the pretty, little furry white muff I had when I was a child.  Did any of you have one?

I tried something a bit different with this image.  I used a die to cut her out on a slant.  Do you like that "look?"

Card Recipe

Card size:  6" x 6"

Papers:  Melissa Frances and Basic Grey

Embellishments:  Flower soft (on muff, ground, and falling from the sky), Jolee's Boutique dimensional stickers (glitzy snowflakes), and white half pearls colored with Copics. 

Tools used:  Spellbinders dies (oval and scalloped oval), Tonic Punch System 

Copics used:

• Shadows:  W00
• Face:  E00, E000, E21
• Cheeks:  R20
• Hair:  E40, E43, E44
• Scarf and coat trim:  R39, R89 
• Coat:  YG93, YG95, YG97
• Dress, Shoes, and Muff:  W00, W3, W4, W6

Etc:  Ranger Ink:  Antique Linen

Thank you for popping in to take a peek at my card today, I hope you have a blessed day!

╰⊰⊹✿ Marilou ✿⊹⊱╮ 

Thank you so much...

I was inspired to make a card using this beautiful digital paper set

from Nitwit Collections called "Purdy."  I loved its vintage look and it's rich deep red and green hues.
(I went to snag you a link, and it seems that it's no longer available in the shop, but if you're interested, contact Mary Fran and ask her about the set.)

I thought this particular Matilda stamp, called "Tilda Holding Bunch of Roses," would be the perfect match to go with the papers.

After coloring her with my Copics, I trimmed around her and layered her on the antique off-white background  paper with dots.

I made my very first beaded hat pin for this card and colored the pearl at the top of the pin with

Copics to match the roses Tilda is holding.

Card Recipe:

Card is 6" x 6"

Sentiment:  my own.

Papers:  Green card stock from Stampin' Up.  Patterned papers from Nitwit Collections.

Copics used to color the Tilda image.

Embellishments:  Ruby Paper Blooms from Kaiser Craft, beaded hat pin with glass and metal beads, 1/2 pearls colored with Copics, Offray deep red ribbon, and Diamond Stickles (used on the centers of the roses she's holding.

Tools:  Fiskar's edge punch "Threading Water", EK Success "Fern" punch, My Favorite Things Die-namics Fancy Flourish die.

I'm sorry it's been so long since I last posted a card, but "my life" got in the way of my crafting time.  I'm thrilled to have finally had the time to complete and share this card with you.  Thank you so much for stopping by!! 

╰⊰⊹✿ Marilou ✿⊹⊱╮