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More Holiday Happy by Stampendous!

Published on October 22, 2021October 21, 2021 by Rowhouse Greetings1 Comment

GOOD MORNING FRIENDS! Today is a short post from me – I’m heading off to my parents to manage the first stage of their bathroom renovation. We’re trying to make it safer for them to bath and use the shower so they’re getting a new tub, a fold down shower chair, grab bars and an adjustable shower. So this morning, I’m meeting with the contractor to finalize the measurements and the selected features.

I’m still coloring adorable House Mouse images so I’m sharing another one with you today from the Holiday Happy stamp set. As always, I’ve linked the supplies below with compensated affiliate links used where possible at no cost to you.

Rowhouse Greetings | Holiday Happy by Stampendous! House Mouse Designs

Today’s project features:

Holiday Happy by Stampendous!
Merry & Bright by My Favorite Things
Copic coloring (see marker list below)
Additional supplies linked in thumbnails below.

Step by Step

Cut a piece of Neenah Solar White #110 cardstock to 4.25″ x 11″ scored at 5.5″ to form the card base.
Cut a piece of patterned cardstock from the Holly Jolly 6×6 Paper Pad to 4.25″ x 5.5″ and set aside.
Cut a piece of Red Hot Card Stock to 4.25″ x 3-1/8″and set aside.
Stamp image from Holiday Happy set on a piece of Hammermill 100# cardstock cut to 4.25″ x 2-7/8″ using Amalgam Ink in Obsidian by Gina K. Designs.
Color image with Copic markers (see list below).
Stamp sentiment from the Merry & Bright stamp set with Versafine Clair in Nocturne as shown.
Assemble layers as shown.

That’s all from me today! Hope you enjoyed today’s project and see you again soon!

Supplies

COPICS: BV000, E01, E50, E51, R20 (skin); T1, T3, T5, T7, BV20, BV23 (fur); R14, R24, R46, C1, C3, C5 (candy cane); BV0000, BV000 (shadows)

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Holiday Happy by Stampendous!

Published on October 14, 2021October 21, 2021 by Rowhouse GreetingsLeave a comment

HAPPY THURSDAY! It’s been awhile since I’ve colored a House Mouse image. But I saw the Holiday Happy stamp set and decided that I needed to color those mice again. So I pulled out a favorite background set by Hero Arts and a favorite stamp set by Penny Black and got to work!

As always, I’ve linked the supplies below with compensated affiliate links used where possible at no cost to you.

Rowhouse Greetings | Holiday Happy by Stampendous!

Today’s project features:

Holiday Happy by Stampendous!
Believe by Penny Black
Hand Drawn Snowflakes Bold Prints by Hero Arts
Copic coloring (see marker list below)
Additional supplies linked in thumbnails below.

Step by Step

Cut a piece of Neenah Solar White #110 cardstock to 4.25″ x 11″ scored at 5.5″ to form the card base.
Cut a piece of Cement Gray Card Stock to 4.25″ x 5.5″
Ink Hand Drawn Snowflakes Bold Prints by Hero Arts with Versamark and stamp image on gray card stock. Cover with Super Fine White Embossing Powder by Ranger and set aside.
Cut a piece of Red Hot Card Stock to 4.25″ x 5.5″and set aside.
Stamp image from Holiday Happy set on a piece of Hammermill 100# cardstock cut to 4.25″ x 2.75″ using Amalgam Ink in Obsidian by Gina K. Designs.
Color image with Copic markers (see list below).
Stamp sentiment from the Believe stamp set with Versafine Ink in Onyx Black as shown.
Assemble layers as shown.
Embellish with Metallic Pearls in Silver by PinkFresh Studio.

That’s all from me today! Hope you enjoyed today’s project and see you again soon!

Supplies

COPICS: BV000, E01, E50, E51, R20 (skin); T1, T3, T5, T7 (fur); R35, R46, R59 (scarf, gloves & skates); BV20, BV23 (shadows); BG0000, B000, BV000 (ice)

Kittens & Mittens by Colorado Craft Company

Published on October 11, 2021October 10, 2021 by Rowhouse Greetings1 Comment

GOOD MORNING FRIENDS! I’m back with another project – this time a slim line card – featuring the Kittens & Mittens stamp set by Colorado Craft Company. I don’t usually make slim line cards, but I had an idea in mind and the extra width was perfect for this layout. Living with a household of spoilt cats, I knew that I had to color this image! Plus I had some extra time this weekend, so I put together a Copic coloring video for this image.

As always, I’ve linked the supplies below with compensated affiliate links used where possible at no cost to you.

Today’s project features:

Kittens & Mittens by Colorado Craft Company
Merry Everything by Colorado Craft Company
Slim Diagonal Stitched Rectangles by Pinkfresh Studio
Copic coloring (see marker list below)
Additional supplies linked in thumbnails below.

Rowhouse Greetings | Kittens & Mittens by Colorado Craft Company

Step by Step for Kittens & Mittens

Score a letter size sheet of Neenah Solar White #110 cardstock at 4.25″ length-wise. Fold sheet in half at the score line. Trim folded card to 3.75″ x 8.75″ to form the card base. This card will fit in a standard #10 envelope (4 ⅛” x 9 ½”).
Using the Slim Diagonal Stitched Rectangles die set by PinkFresh Studio:
- Cut a piece of Bazzill Cardstock in Mediterranean or other blue cardstock using the largest die in the set.
- Cut a piece of Hammermill 100# cardstock (or other Copic compatible paper) with the second largest die in the set. This will be your image layer.
Stamp sentiment from the Merry Everything stamp set on the left side of the image layer as shown using Versafine Clair in Nocturne.
Stamp image from the Kittens & Mittens stamp set on the right side of the on the image layer as shown using a Copic friendly ink. I used Nuvo Hybrid Ink in Shadow Black.
Using the Copic coloring video as a guide, color the image (Copic markers shown below). Make sure that you do not color over the sentiment. Versafine Clair ink is NOT Copic compatible. The ink will smear and damage your marker nib.
Adhere craft foam or foam tape to the back of the image layer for dimension.
Assemble layers as shown.

Copic Coloring Video

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Supplies

COPICS: E00, E21, E23 (left cat); B12, B14, B16, B18 (scarf, mittens & boots); C1, C3, C5 (center cat); YG03, YG17, YG67 (scarf, mittens & boots); W1, W3, W5 (right cat); BG11, BG23, BG15, BG18 (hat, scarf, mittens & boots); BV20, BV23, BV25 (boot soles); BV0000, BV000, BG10, W1 (background)

Rowhouse Greetings | Kittens & Mittens by Colorado Craft Company (Copic markers)

Rowhouse Greetings | You Sleigh Me by My Favorite Things (MFT Stamps)

MFT Card Design Superstar Contest – Coloring Virtuoso

Published on September 22, 2021September 22, 2021 by Rowhouse Greetings8 Comments

GOOD AFTERNOON FRIENDS! Decided to make one more card for the My Favorite Things hosts Card Design Superstar Contest. So this is my entry in the Coloring Virtuoso category featuring the You Sleigh Me stamp set by My Favorite Things. This card was a stretch for me since I don’t usually create scenes freehand. But with some video guidance from the incomparable Sandy Allnock and a little faith, I have a card to submit for this category.

As always, I’ve linked the supplies below with compensated affiliate links used where possible at no cost to you.

Today’s project features:

You Sleigh Me by My Favorite Things
Copic coloring (see marker list below)
Additional supplies linked in thumbnails below.

Coloring the Scene

I usually tell people that I can’t drawn a straight line with a ruler and to be honest, my ability to draw stick figures is pretty questionable as well. While planning the card, I knew that I wanted to create a night scene. Although I was pretty confident that I could create a night sky, I was concerned about drawing the landscape elements. So I turned to my creative inspiration – Sandy Allnock – and took a look at her coloring videos for night scenes and creating a frame of trees. And while Sandy’s trees are far more advanced than mine, I think I did pretty good for someone unable to draw basic shapes!

I started by drawing in the horizon line and filling in the night sky with a rich blend of bright and dark blues. Initially, I made the moon larger than necessary because I knew that I could always make it smaller if necessary. Once the sky was dry, I added the layer of trees, making sure that at least one overlapped the moon and that they were arranged in a way to frame the focal image. Next, I added the shadows for the snowy foreground.

Finally, I colored the focal image using the moon as my light source. Since it’s a night scene, the shadows should probably be darker and deeper, but I wanted the final image to be bright and colorful so I backed off a bit on the darker shading. I added stars and texture to the hat with a white gel pen.

That’s all for me today! I loved seeing all of the entries for this category so make sure you check them out!

Supplies

COPICS: V20, E000, R00, R20 (skin); YR24, YR27 (hair); R24, R46, R59, C3, C5, C7 (coat); R24, R46, R59, C0, C1 (hat); R46, C3, C5, C7 (scarf); C3, C5, C7 (leggings); C3, C5, C7 (black on penguin); W0, W2, V20 (white on penguin); YR24, YR27 (penguin’s feet); R24, R46, C3 (sled); B14, B16, B18, B26, B37 (sky); E00, E30 (moon); C10 (trees); BG0000, B000, V20 (snow)

2021 Card Design Superstar: Clean & Simple Genius

Published on September 19, 2021September 19, 2021 by Rowhouse Greetings1 Comment

GOOD AFTERNOON FRIENDS! It’s that time of year again when My Favorite Things hosts it’s annual Card Design Superstar Contest. So this is my entry in the Clean & Simple Genius category. The overall the theme of the card is encouragement so I wanted it to be cheery and colorful. The images from the High Flying Adventure stamp set by My Favorite Things always make me smile so I thought it would be the perfect set for this card.

As always, I’ve linked the supplies below with compensated affiliate links used where possible at no cost to you.

Rowhouse Greetings | High Flying Adventure by My Favorite Things

Today’s project features:

High Flying Adventure by My Favorite Things
High Flying Adventure Die-namics by My Favorite Things
Sending You Hugs Die-namics by My Favorite Things
Copic coloring (see marker list below)
Additional supplies linked in thumbnails below.

Step by Step for High Flying Adventure

Cut a piece of Neenah Solar White #110 cardstock to 4.25″ x 11″ scored at 5.5″ to form the card base.
Cut a piece of Something Blue Prestige Cardstock to 4″ x 3″ and die cut with the Sending You Hugs Die-namics. Remove the letters.
Cut a piece of white cardstock to 4″ x 5.25″ and position the Sending You Hugs Die-namics along the bottom. Run through your die-cut machine and remove the white letters.
Apply a piece of 4″ wide double side adhesive to the back, covering the die cut words.
Inlay the blue letters in place to create the bottom sentiment.
Stamp sentiment from the High Flying Adventure stamp set above the die cut sentiment with Versafine Clair in Nocturne.
Apply craft foam or foam tape to the back for dimension.
Stamp images from the High Flying Adventure stamp set on a piece of Hammermill 100# cardstock with a Copic compatible ink.
Color images (Copic markers shown below) and die cut with the coordinating High Flying Adventure Die-namics.
Apply small adhesive foam squares to the back of the plane image.
Assemble layers as shown.