My Besties Snow Globe Shaped Card

Hello Everyone! Today I want to share with you my very first Design Team Project for My Besties Meet at the Scrappers Corner Challenge Blog! For my Project I created this Adorable My Besties Snow Globe Shaped Card!

The Super Cute Snowman Image that I used is a Sherri Baldy's My Besties Digital Stamp Image 002 that you can find here: http://www.mybestiesshop.com/store/p2497/img002_digi_stamp_.html.

To create my card first I uploaded the Digital Stamp into Design Space. I then found an image of a snow globe in the Cricut Library and sized it to the desired height and width of my card. Next I un-grouped the image and selected just the shadow layer. I then duplicated the image, mirrored it, and then welded the two shadow pieces together to create my shaped card base. Next I used the pattern fill option to add the digi stamp to the globe portion of my card. Once I was happy with my design I cut out everything in plain card stock with my Explore.

Next I colored the digi stamp with Prismacolor Premier Pencils and then assembled all of the pattern pieces and attached them to my card base. To finish I added rhinestones, flowers, ribbon, and glitter embellishments. I hope that I inspired you with my card, and invite you to join our Challenge over at: My Besties Meet at the Scrappers Corner Challenge Blog! Our current challenge for December is Anything Goes using a Bestie Digital Stamp. You can find our challenge and DT Blog here:  http://meetatthescrapperscorner.blogspot.com/2015/12/1st-of-december-my-besties-meet-at.html
We are giving away lots of fun Bestie Prizes as well as this very generous prize package from Sherri Baldy to one lucky person!

We hope that you will join in the fun! Thanks for looking and have a fantastic day!! -DT Mindy

I have also entered my project in the following challenges:

http://mybestiesaussiechallenge.blogspot.com/2015/12/challenge-12-christmas.html

http://bestieschallenge.blogspot.com/2015/12/welcome-to-sherri-baldys-my-besties.html

http://scrapbookstampsocietychallengeblog.blogspot.com/2015/12/winners-challenge-80-anything-goes.html

Gingerbread House Ornament and Free Pattern

Hello Everyone! Today I want to share with you a Super Fun Gingerbread House Ornament that I made and my first Design Team post for Craftin Desert Divas Digi Design Team.

To Create my project I used the Adorable new Cute Little Ginger Couple Digital Stamp from Craftin Desert Divas that you can find here: http://craftindesertdivas.com/cute-little-ginger-couple-digital-stamp/.

I also used the Merry Mix sequins also from Crafting Desert Divas that you can find here: http://craftindesertdivas.com/merry-mix-sequins/.

The paper I used is from Doodlebugs Sugarplum collection that I purchased from CDD that you can find here: http://craftindesertdivas.com/sugarplums-paper-pad/

You all asked for a YouTube Tutorial, so I have an exciting announcement: I created this entire Tutorial as a YouTube Video!!! You can find all the detailed instructions about how I created my Gingerbread House Ornament as well as how I colored my Digital Stamps right here:

Now for my second special surprise: I am sharing with you the pattern that I created myself in Design Space for Free!!! I do ask that if you use my free pattern, that you become a follower on my blog and leave a comment on this post. This file is for personal use only! If you do end up using my pattern I also ask that you give credit to Mindy Beverly Art Studio. Also please refer anyone wanting this pattern to my blog to download it themselves.

Here is the link to my free Cricut Design Space File: https://us.cricut.com/design/#/canvas/33555955.
This file is already sized perfectly to fit on a 12x12 mat, and to fit the Craftin Desert Divas Digi Stamps perfectly.

Thank you everyone for stopping by today, and for your comments! I love reading each and every one! Have a fantastic day, and I can't wait to share some more amazing projects and files with you soon!

Turkey Happy Thanksgiving Tag

Happy Thanksgiving to all my Amazing Followers! I am so very grateful for each and every one of you! Today I want to share with you a Turkey Tag that I made! (Created with a pattern from LSHD.)

To make my tag first I created the tag base from basic shapes in Design Space. I then uploaded the turkey pattern and sized it to fit my tag perfectly. Once I was happy with my design, I  then cut out all of the pattern pieces with my Explore in plain and patterned card stock. Next I inked and chalked all of the paper edges to create dimension and shape. I then embossed the turkey feathers with my Big Shot to add texture. After that I assembled everything and attached it to my tag base. To finish I added ribbon to the top of the tag, and then added the highlights with a white paint pen. Thank you so very much for stopping by and have a Wonderful Thanksgiving!! -Mindy

Turkey Thanksgiving Card

Hello Everyone! Today I want to share with you a Turkey Thanksgiving Card that I made!

To create my card I used one of the new Thanksgiving Digi Stamps from Craftin Desert Diva's. You can find this Adorable Turkey right here: http://craftindesertdivas.com/turkey-with-pie-digital-stamp/. I also used the Autumn Wishes stamp set also from Craftin Desert Diva's that you can find here: http://craftindesertdivas.com/autumn-wishes/.

First I created my mats and frames from basic shapes in Design Space. I then uploaded the Turkey Digi stamp and sized him to fit my card perfectly. Once I was happy with my design, I then cut out all of the card pieces with my Explore in plain and patterned card stock. I also used the print then cut feature for the Digi Stamp. This eliminated all of the fussy cutting that I would of had to do before.

Next I inked and chalked all of the paper edges to add dimension and shape. I then colored in the Turkey Digi Stamp with Prismacolor Premier Pencils. After that I used  two of the leaf stamps from the Autumn Wishes stamp set to create my background. To do this I stamped the images with an embossing ink pad. I then sprinkled Gold Embossing Powder over the embossing ink and used a heat gun to set it. After that I used Tim Holtz Distress Inks in: Vintage Photo and Wild Honey to Distress the background on top of the leaves.

To finish I assembled everything and attached it to my card base. I then added sequins for some sparkle, and used a white paint pen to add highlights. Thank you so much for stopping by today!

My Besties Reindeer Girl Card

Hello Everyone! Today I want to share with you a My Besties Reindeer Girl Card that I made!

This Beautiful digi stamp that I used is Sherri Baldy's My Besties Image 454 that you can find here: www.etsy.com/listing/208599304/instant-download-digital-digi-stamps?ref=shop_home_active_13.

To make my card first I created the mats and frames from basic shapes in Design Space. I then uploaded the snowflake pattern from LSHD and sized them to fit my card. Once I was happy with my card base, I cut out everything in plain and patterned card stock with my Explore.

Next I sized and then printed the My Besties image onto plain white card stock. I then colored in the image in with Prismacolor Premier Pencils. Once I was finished coloring my girl, I then fussy cut around the image and then attached everything to my card base. After that I added paper and fabric flowers as well as rhinestones for extra sparkle and embellishment. I just love how easy it is to create the perfect holiday card with these amazing Digi Stamps from Sherri Baldy!

I have entered my card in the following Besties Blog Challenges:
http://mybestiesaussiechallenge.blogspot.com/2015/11/challenge-11-layers.html
http://bestieschallenge.blogspot.com/2015/11/welcome-to-sherri-baldys-my-besties.html
http://scrapbookstampsocietychallengeblog.blogspot.com/2015/11/challenge-80-anything-goes-option.html

Thank you so very much for stopping by, and have a wonderful day! - Mindy DT

My Besties Zen Girl Card

Good Afternoon Everyone!! Today I want to share with you my finished Besties Zen Girl Card using my colored Zen Girl that I shared with you last week.

I used one of Sherri Baldy's new Zen Girl Digital Stamps that you can find here: www.etsy.com/listing/253937952/instant-download-digital-digi-stamps-big?ref=shop_home_active_5&ga_search_query=zen.

To make my card first I created the mats and frames in Design Space. Then I added a flourish from the Cricut library as a border for my card. Once I was happy with my design, I cut out my card base in plain, patterned, and glitter card stock.

Next I printed the Besties Zen Girl digital image onto plain white card stock. I then used my Prismacolor Premier Pencils to color the image in. Once I was done I fussy cut out the image and attached all of the elements to my card base. To finish I added paper and fabric flowers as well as rhinestones to accent my card.

I also entered my project into the following challenges:

Sherri Baldy's My Besties International Challenge Blog November Challenge that you can find here: http://bestieschallenge.blogspot.com/2015/11/welcome-to-sherri-baldys-my-besties.html.

Sherri Baldy's My Besties Aussie Challenge Blog Challenge #11 Layers that you can find here: http://mybestiesaussiechallenge.blogspot.com/2015/11/challenge-11-layers.html.


Thank you so very much for stopping by and have a fantastic day!! -Mindy DT

Fall Owl Card

Good Evening Everyone! Tonight I want to share with you a Fall Owl Card that I made!

I used this week's Super Cute Fall Owl Digi Stamp freebie from Craftin Desert Diva's. You can find this digi stamp here: http://craftindesertdivas.com/cute-fall-owl-digital-stamp/. This digi is free for this week only, so don't miss out on adding this cutie to your collection!

To make my Fall Owl Card, first I created the card base, mats, and frames from basic shapes in Design Space. I then uploaded the Fall leaves pattern from LSHD and sized the leaves to fit my card. Next I printed the Fall Owl digi stamp on plain card stock. I then colored the image with Prismacolor Premier Pencils and fussy cut the image out. After that I cut out all the card pieces with my Explore in plain, patterned, and glitter card stock. To finish I assembled everything and added the highlights with a white paint pen. These digi's are so much fun to work with, and can be sized perfectly to fit any project! Thank you so very much for stopping by and have a fantastic day! -Mindy

My Bestie's Zen Girl

Good Evening Everyone! Tonight I want to share with you a My Bestie's Zen Girl that I colored!

I used a digi stamp from Sherri Baldy's My Bestie's shop that you can find here: http://www.mybestiesshop.com/store/p2770/My_Besties_Zen_Art_digi_stamp_IMG876.html.

To color the image I used Prismacolor Premier Pencils. First I layered in all of the lightest colors on the image. I then started building up layers by gradually adding in darker tones layering and blending as I went. Once I had all of my layers blocked in, I then used baby oil and a size 2 watercolor brush to blend the layers together. The baby oil helps to remove the waxy look of the colored pencils and creates a watercolor like smooth blend among the layers. Thank you so very much for stopping by and have a fantastic night! -Mindy

Penguin Kisses Popup Card

Good Afternoon Everyone! Today I want to share with you a Penguin Kisses Popup Card that I made.

To create my card I used the The Super Cute Chill Out stamp set I purchased from Craftin Desert Diva's.

You can find this stamp set here: http://craftindesertdivas.com/chill-out/. I also used the Merry Mix sequins also from Craftin Desert Diva's.

You can find the sequins here: http://craftindesertdivas.com/merry-mix-sequins/. To create my card first I created my Popup card base in Cricut Design Space out of basic shapes. Today I am sharing my file with you for free. If you do end up using my file, I would appreciate you giving credit to Mindy Beverly Art Studio, and also please become a follower of my blog. Here is the link to my Popup card file: https://us.cricut.com/design/#/canvas/33024982. The card base is also already the correct size for the Chill Out Penguins.

To Create my card first I opened my Popup card base file in Design Space. I then imported the chimney image from TCBJ and added the tree image from the Cricut library. I sized both of these images to fit the popup tabs on my card. Next I added a tag to fit the Penguin kisses sentiment from the Cricut library as well. Once I was happy with my design, I used my Explore to cut out all of the pattern pieces in plain and patterned card stock. I then inked and chalked all of the paper edges to add dimension and shape. I then assembled the popup card base, tree, chimney, and sentiment tag and attached them to my card.

Next I stamped the penguin images onto Arches 140lb. watercolor paper with Memento black waterproof ink. Once the images were dry, I then used Lukas Professional Grade watercolors to paint each of the images. After they were dry I fussy cut each image out and then added glitter accents and white highlights. Next I stamped my sentiment onto the tag and then added extra chalk around the edges for extra contrast. I then attached all of the stamped images to the popup card tabs. To finish I used the merry mix sequins to decorate the tree, chimney, and sentiment. Thank you so very much for stopping by today! I hope that you enjoyed my card and have fun making your very own!

Happy Owl-idays Ornament

Good Afternoon Everyone! Today I want to share with you a Happy Owl-idays Ornament that I made.

I created my ornament with the Owl-idays stamp set from Craftin Desert Diva's which you can find here: http://craftindesertdivas.com/owl-idays/.

To make my ornament first I stamped the three owl images onto Arches 140lb. cold press watercolor paper in black waterproof Memento Ink. I then used Lucas professional grade watercolors to paint each of the owls. Once the owls were dry I then fussy cut them out and set them aside. Next I took a 4" plastic ball ornament and split it into it's halves. I then took one side and set it ontop of white glitter foam and traced around the ornament. Next I cut out the circle I just made out from the glitter foam and then sketched with a pencil how I wanted my snow covered hills to look. I then cut out the hills from the foam and hot glued them down into the center of the ornament.

 Next I used my Cricut Explore to cut out the pine trees from glitter card stock. The tree images were just images from the Cricut Library which I sized to fit my snow covered hills. Once my trees were cut out I glued them to the tops of my hills and then attached my owl stamped images to the hills with foam tape. Next I took fake glitter snow and filled the back and front of the ornament and then sealed the ornament when I was happy with the snow level.

 I then decorated the top of my ornament with various Christmas sprays and ribbon that I purchased from Micheal's. To finish I selected a snowflake tag in Design Space and sized it to fit my ornament. I then cut the tag out in white glitter card stock and plain card stock. Next I inked around the edges of the tag with Colorbox chalk ink to add dimension. I then stamped the Happy Owl-idays sentiment onto the tag, assembled it, added a few extra embellishments, and then tied it to my ornament.

 I just loved how my ornament turned out, and what a fun gift these would be to make and give to family and friends for the Holidays! Thank you so very much for stopping by and have a fantastic day!