Thinking of you - AHSC #63

I have several friends that I have not been in touch with as much as I would like and I am so not proud of that. Life has just been crazy lately and I need to reconnect with a few people who are near and dear to me! Having said that, I used this weeks sketch from Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge (AHSC) to get a card ready for one of those friends. 

I also whipped out my Copic markers again, 2 projects in a row...I know what has gotten into me...lol I purposely did the leaves of the flower in lighter and darker shades to mimic what you would see on an actual flower. 

Here is my creation:

And here is the sketch:

Products used:

Paper:
- Roxy (retired)

Stamps:
- Card Word Puzzle C1494
- Just Because / Card Kit D1327 (retired)

Ink:
- New England Ivy

Copics:
- Pinks: RV91, RV93, RV95
- Green: G94, G99
- Yellow: Y15, 0

If it has been a while since you have connected with a dear friend, take a few minutes to do so, if they are near and dear to you, do not miss a chance to say HI and brighten their day!

Thanks for stopping by!
Brandi

H2H - Up, up, and away

It is time for another great challenge from Heart 2 Heart Challenge. This weeks theme is Up, Up, & Away: Focus on something up in the air (plane, helicopter, hot air balloon, butterfly, bird, etc.)

I just got an order from CTMH this week and in it is one of the stamp sets I have been drooling over for months, Windy Day. It was perfect timing for this stamp set to come in with the theme in this weeks challenge. 

I brought out my very limited collection of Copic Markers to colour in the little girl and the kite but I did not like how the kite turned out so I did a bit of paper piecing instead. I have not coloured with my Copic markers in well over a year and that was all shortly after taking a beginners class at a local scrapbook store so my colouring is not the greatest, but it was fun to get them out again!

Products Used:

Paper:
- Claire (retired)

Ink:
- Memento Rich Cocoa (not CTMH)

Copics:
- Hair: E50, E51, E53
- Skin: E00, E000
- Dress: RV91, RV93, RV95
- Coat: B24, B26, B29
- Shoes: E23, E25
- Grass: G94, G99

Embellishments:
- Bitty Sparkles Z1263

Thanks for stopping by and checking out my latest work, for more great artwork be sure to check out H2H Challenges to see what the rest of the design team has created and to see what has been entered into the challenge.

Thanks!
Brandi

Halloween Treat Boxes

It is Halloween time and time to start working on those Halloween treats for the little ones. This year I have 2 little ones with Halloween parties at school so I was looking for something quick and easy to throw together for them so I thought of sour cream tubes. They are super quick and easy and lots of fun for the kids. 

I decided that I did not like any of the papers out there that I found and wanted something fun and whimsical for younger kids so I used Close to my Hearts Spook Alley stamp set and started random stamping. I used various Copic Markers to colour it in and my Liquid Glass to seal them. 

Here is the paper before I began cutting it all up to make the sour cream tubes. 

Once you have your paper ready, all you need to do is cut it in half so that you have two strips that are 6 X 12. Then take each of those and cut them into 
4 X 6 rectangles. You will be able to get 6 sour cream tubes for each 12 X 12 sheet of paper. 

Next you want to make a tube, you will need a strong adhesive to hold it. I used Liquid Glass. Once you have your circular tube you will flatten each end of the tube and seal it (again with a strong adhesive). Make sure you alternate the ends to get the sour cream tube effect. You will notice that one end of mine does not appear to be sealed and that is because it is not, I have not put the goodies into it yet!

If you have a crimper, you can crimp the ends to give it more dimension and the appearance of a true sour cream tube. 

Products used:

Cardstock:
- White Daisy

Stamp Set:
- Spook Ally

Ink:
Memento Black

Copics:
- YR04
- RV93
- Y15
- V06
- B24
- BG10
- E23
- R59
- G05
- BV29

Adhesive:
Liquid Glass

* All products are Close to my Heart except the Memento Ink and the Copic Markers. 

I really hope you enjoy these cute little treat boxes!

Have a wonderful Halloween with your little ghosts and ghouls!
Brandi