Life is Beautiful!

I am ready for Mother Nature to decide if it’s spring or winter. All of Oklahoma’s trees and early blooming plants are budding. I am in the mood for spring and all of its glory. Today I have incorporated several Altenew stamp sets to complete today’s card and show very bright and springy colors.

Today I have incorporated several Altenew stamps to complete today’s project.

The main image is from Altenew’s Majestic Bloom collection, leaves are from the Beautiful Day collection, and the sentiment is from the Spring Daisy collection. I am into coloring right now and concentrating on watercolor and Copics. With this image I chose white embossing these images and coloring with watercolors. My watercolors used are Kuretake Gansai Tambi in #34 and #64. Also, the Zig Clean Color Real Brushes color’s are 024-Wine Red, 030-Blue, 043-Olive Green, and 046-Mid Green. My cardstock is Gina K Designs.

The challenges that I am entering are:

Altenew’s February Challenge – Photo inspiration from this pic

And, Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge – Anything goes

Crafting by Designs - Almost Spring

Thanks for stopping by. If you have any question, please contact me.

Aletha Jane

AJ’s Design Artz

Some affiliated links are listed below at no cost to you. The supplies for making this project were purchased by me, but if you click on the pics below and make a purchase, I get a commission. I want to thank everyone for their continued support of my art.

The legends for all affiliated/non-affiliated links are:

C9 – Concord & 9^th

DA - DecoArt

DDS – Donna Downey Studios

GKD – Gina K Designs

JG – Joggles

SAS - Shareasale

SS – StampingScrapping

SSS – Simon Says Stamp

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Bright Sketchy Blooms

I know it's not spring or summer, but when I saw this gorgeous stamp at Simon Says Stamps from Stampendous, I knew that my colors were going to bright and springy. I wonder what they would look like with fall colors? I might have to try fall colors the next time I color Sketch Blooms by Stampendous.

Of course, my first step was stamping Sketchy Blooms on blending cardstock and begin coloring with Copics Sketch markers. I do recommend using a cardstock that is made for the blending of Copics or any other alcohol based markers. You will be satisfied in the outcome of your project.

Copics used are:

Reds: R30, 32, 35, 37, 39;

Pinks: RV00, 17, 63, 66, 69;

Blues: B21, 23, 26, 29;

Leaves: YG17, 21, +G28;

Background: BG000, 10, 11.

The next step was trimming the image to a 4.5” square. I added the blue denim cardstock to the front panel of my 4.75” card. I added white fun foam to the image square and offset it so the finished image would show the blue cardstock. I splattered blue glitter marker and finished with 3mm sparkling sequins. I really need to grow my sequin stash. I have fallen in love with them, along with Swarovski crystals.

Sketchy Blooms will enter the following challenges:

Aurora Wings – Anything Goes

613 Avenue Create – Anything Goes w/optional twist

Art by Miran – Anything Goes

Thanks so much for stopping by! I enjoy all visits and love answering questions, just ask. See you again in the next couple of days. I have all links to my supplies listed after my closing.

Aletha Jane

AJ’s Design Artz

Some of the following links and/or pictures are online merchants that I am affiliated with. Click on the link or picture and you will be taken to the product listed. All the supplies used I have purchased myself.

Copics Sketch Markers from StampingScrapping

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink from StampingScrapping

X-Press It Blending Card Stock from StampingScrapping

Gina K Designs base weight Blue Denim Card Stock

Gina K Designs 120# White Card Stock

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Ranger .5 Oz. MINI MULTI MEDIUM MATTE Glue Adhesive Paint INK41511	Molotow EMPTY MARKER 1MM BRUSH TIP Fillable 211011	WHITE FUN FOAM 12 Pack 118711 9 x 12

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