Category: Penny Black

HEY FRIENDS! Today I pulled out an oldie but goodie from my stash of Penny Black stamps. I love this image by Mo Manning available from Penny Black in the Sharing A Song stamp set.

I’ve been too busy to design and make cards but I have been coloring in my spare time. To be honest, I think I have a creative block right now when it comes to card design, so I decided to just color. I remembered to turn on the camera this time so I’ve got a Copic coloring video for you. Grab a cup of your favorite beverage, sit back and enjoy!

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Featured Products

• Sharing A Song (30-389) by Penny Black [ SBC | PB ]
• Ultra Smooth Cardstock by Spectrum Noir [ AZ ]
• Memento Ink in Tuxedo Black [ SBC ]
• Copic markers (see list below)

Copic Coloring Video

If video is not displayed below, use THIS LINK.

That’s all for today!

Supplies

COPICS: V20, R20, YR00, E50 (skin); E15 (hair); YG93, YG95, YG97 (hat, scarf, mittens & coat trim); B32, B95, B97 (coat); R35, R37, B32 (dress, bird, tray); C1, C3, C5 (fur & boots); YG93, YG97, E11, E15 (pine cones & greens); BG10, B41, B45 (snow); BV23 (shadows)

[Compensated affiliate links used when possible. In addition, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Items marked with an asterisk (*) were provided by a store or the manufacturer. All other items were personally purchased.]

HEY FRIENDS! Got another card and video for you today, this time featuring the Tiny Tinsel stamp set by Penny Black. This stamp set features four whimsical images and two sentiments. The images are easy to color and to help you I’ve included a coloring video below. Coordinating dies are also available — perfect for those of us who hate to fussy cut!

I’ve linked all supplies with compensated affiliate links used where possible at no cost to you.

Featured Supplies

• *Tiny Tinsel (31-158) by Penny Black [ SBC | SSS ]
• * Tiny Tinsel Cut Outs (51-937) by Penny Black [ SBC | SSS ]
• Immense Noel (51-802) by Penny Black [ SBC | SSS ]
• Border Edgers (51-231) by Penny Black [ SBC ]
• A Blizzard (51-268) by Penny Black [ AZ ]
• Copic markers (see below)

The focal point of today’s card is the large Noel die cut with the Tiny Tinsel image peeking out from the letter O. I cut the Noel die cut twice from white cardstock and once from red cardstock. Then I glued the die cuts together for additional depth for the front of my card. I used solid and patterned cardstock from my stash to create the bottom layer of the background as shown and then added a die cut panel cut from white cardstock using the Border Edgers die. After assembling all the layers, I added a few snowflakes cut from white cardstock using the A Blizzard die set. With this set, you can quick create lovely snowflakes in various sizes. I added a silver metallic pearl in the center of each snowflake for added sparkle and shine.

Copic Coloring Video

 If video is not displayed below, use THIS LINK.

That’s all for today!

Supplies

COPICS:  V20, R20, W1, W3 (mouse); YG03, YG17, YG67, R24, R27, R39, RV69 (mittens & hat); R24, R27, R39, RV69 (hat); V20 (envelopes)

[Compensated affiliate links used when possible. In addition, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Items marked with an asterisk (*) were provided by a store or the manufacturer. All other items were personally purchased.]

HEY FRIENDS! I’m starting with a personal update. Two weeks ago, Mom and Dad moved to assisted living so my job as primary caregiver has come to an end. Mom’s hip is now as good as it’s going to get, but she is still a significant fall risk and needs 24 hour supervision. She needs more care than we could provide so it was time to make other arrangements. They’re doing well — still adjusting, but enjoying their new surroundings. The staff dotes on them and they’re loving the attention. I’m slowly decompressing from the stress of caregiving so I’m spending more time in the studio. I have a rather large stash of holiday stamp sets to work through so watch this space for updates!

I’m starting with a simple card that features one of the images from the Christmas Cycling stamp set by Penny Black. No coloring video today — I’m easing back into coloring plus I was trying out a new-to-me marker paper (more on that below).

I’ve linked all supplies with compensated affiliate links used where possible at no cost to you.

Today’s Project

Featured Supplies

• Christmas Cycling by Penny Black [ SBC ]
• Premium Marker Paper by OLO [ SBC ]
• Zig Zag Stackers by Penny Black [ SBC | SSS ]
• Copic markers (see list below)

As some of you know, I have full set syndrome. In this case, I have a full set of Copic markers as well as a full set of OLO markers. However, I rarely use the OLO markers. Don’t get me wrong — if I were starting out today with alcohol markers, I’d probably invest in OLOs instead of Copics. But I just haven’t had time to get familiar with my OLOs so they sit on the shelf while I color away with my Copics. However, I recently noticed that OLO has its own brand of marker paper. Now I prefer X Press-It hands down, but it has a funny grayish cast that not only clashes with other white cardstock but dulls the colors a bit. As a result, I don’t use it as often as I would like in card layers. The OLO Marker paper is bright white and more visually appealing than X Press-It on a card layer. This was a real selling point for me. I still prefer X Press-It for its blend ability, but the OLO paper has so far been an acceptable substitution. You can see it in today’s project.

That’s all for today!

Supplies

COPICS: R20, E31, E35 (dog); YG03, YG17 (hat); BG000, BG01, BG02 (sweater); YG03, YG17, B32, B34 (present 1); B32, B34, B37 (ribbon); R46, YG03, BG000, BG02 (present 2); BG000, BG01, BG02, B32, B34, B37 (present 3); YG03, YG17 (present 4); BV20 (shadow)

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My next few posts are based on videos that I created before she fell. And while I had hoped to have all sorts of cards to show you, that’s just not going to happen right now. So I’m going to roll with what I have so that YOU can get started on your holiday cards.

I’m slowly working my way through the latest release from Penny Black which features all sorts of winter holiday images. Today, I’m featuring an image from the Yuletide Delivery stamp set, a clear set that includes three adorable images and a sentiment. A coordinating die is also available. I loved all the images, but this one was a particular favorite so I decided to focus on it first.

I’ve linked all supplies with compensated affiliate links used where possible at no cost to you.

Copic Coloring Video

If video is not displayed below, use THIS LINK.

Featured Supplies

• * Yuletide Delivery (31-157) by Penny Black [ SBC | SSS ]
• * Yuletide Delivery Cut Out (51-936) by Penny Black [ SBC | SSS ]
• Memento Ink in Tuxedo Black [ SBC ]
• Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth Cardstock [ AZ ]

I stamped the image on Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth Cardstock using Memento Ink in Tuxedo Black. Generally, I prefer X-Press It for the ease of blending, but I like the brighter white of the Spectrum Noir cardstock. I used to be able to find it in a local craft store chain that closed pre-pandemic so now I buy it online from Amazon.

That’s all for today!

Supplies

COPICS: V20, R20, E00, E11, E21 (skin); BG01, BG02, BG05, BG07 (hat & jacket); C0, C1, C3 (trim); RV69, R24, R27, R39 (bow & scarf); V20 (envelopes)

[Compensated affiliate links used when possible. In addition, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Items marked with an asterisk (*) were provided by a store or the manufacturer. All other items were personally purchased.]