Happy 4th of July weekend!
We have a lot to celebrate at our house this week - my husband and my birthdays and our wedding anniversary are all wrapped up together this week.
My first card for today is a stamp called American Girl by Dream Impressions that my friend Sheri let me borrow. Since I have several cards to share today I'm going to try NOT to talk too much!
My next cards are a digi stamp set that Sandy at Operation Write Home made and you can find the set here.
I had so much fun coloring these! I merged the two images in my Publisher program and printed them a little bigger than I planned and colored them anyway. I found a great new color combination for the pup using E43, W1 & W0 Copic markers. My color combination matches Kraft card stock perfectly and the sketch I used is Karen's sketch #22 at OWH Stars & Stamps.
Another wonderful image of Ciara using the Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #71.
Stamp Something - The Colors of Your Flag
Craftalicious Challenges - Cute
Party Time Tuesday - Anything Goes Birthday
Rosie D's - Summer Birthday's
Spoon Full of Sugar - Animal Crackers
Stamp With Fun - Birthday
Edited to add: Be sure to go check out the In Style Stamps blog, there's a blog candy giveaway!
I had so much fun coloring these! I merged the two images in my Publisher program and printed them a little bigger than I planned and colored them anyway. I found a great new color combination for the pup using E43, W1 & W0 Copic markers. My color combination matches Kraft card stock perfectly and the sketch I used is Karen's sketch #22 at OWH Stars & Stamps.
Another wonderful image of Ciara using the Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #71.
And a couple more images from Sandy's set that I colored and cut out for this fun card.
One more thing I need your help with... I won 1300 yards of ribbon in January at the CHA consumer show and want to share some of it with you as blog candy! Here's a photo of the ribbon I'm going to stuff in a small flat rate Priority Mail box and ship to the lucky winner.
To win the ribbon please leave me a comment and I'll draw a winner on Monday, July 5th!
Have a happy and safe 4th of July weekend!
More fun challenges:
Raise The Bar - Colors of Your Flag
Paper Cutz - 4th of July
No Time To Stamp - Star Light Star BrightStamp Something - The Colors of Your Flag
Craftalicious Challenges - Cute
Party Time Tuesday - Anything Goes Birthday
Rosie D's - Summer Birthday's
Spoon Full of Sugar - Animal Crackers
Stamp With Fun - Birthday
Edited to add: Be sure to go check out the In Style Stamps blog, there's a blog candy giveaway!
Jan,
ReplyDeleteYour cards are always so top notch. I love them all.
Your cards are great! I love your colors.
ReplyDeleteYou're a true Copic Marker Master!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE YOUR CARDS!! Happy 4th of July!
ReplyDeleteamazing cards.... have a great 4 th
ReplyDeleteSuper cute!!!
ReplyDeleteSpectacular coloring on every one of these Jan. You do great work. Thanks for everything you do for OWH.
ReplyDeleteI love your combination of colors and textures. You have a great eye for this sort of thing!
ReplyDeleteThe missing you card is so cute. Of course i love any card that has a dog on it.
ReplyDeleteAll of your work is always wonderful!! These are so stinkin' cute!!! Great job!
ReplyDeleteYowza! You've been busy...lol! Love all of your red, white and blue cards ;D
ReplyDeleteI'm new to OWH so I'm just drinking in the beauty of everyone's cards! Yours are beautiful. I particularly noticed the textured papers; love that! Happy 4th.
ReplyDeleteSandy's digis are great and so are your cards. Making me drool over Copics.
ReplyDeleteThe first thing that comes to mind is "WOW". Your cards are so cute and the coloring is superb. TFS
ReplyDeleteThese are all wonderful...so beautifully coloured!
ReplyDeleteThe first thing that comes to mind is "WOW". Great cards. Your coloring is superb.
ReplyDeleteOMG! 1300 YARDS?!?!! You must have been in HEAVEN! :)
ReplyDeleteAnd your cards are just adorable, Jan..you are so talented!!!
As always, your cards are just darling!!! LOVE that last one. The little puppy is just too cute!
ReplyDelete1300 yards of ribbon!!!! OH MY! Now that is ALOT of ribbon. Thanks for the chance to win some.
Lynn
I've been admiring your work for a while now on OWH and you are a true artist! You certainly did justice to Sandy's digies...they are adorable.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting me earlier too,
and wish I had something to give away, but I don't know how that works as yet. Next time perhaps.
But, I'd loooove to get your extra ribbon, so will cross my toes!
Your cards are great! You really did a wonderful job coloring Sandy's cute images.
ReplyDeleteI love your cards but I like the American girl the best. Just reminds me of summer and picnics and the 4th. That is alot of ribbon and thank you for being so thoughtful to share with all of us. Happy 4th of July
ReplyDeleteWhat great cards! I love the American girl one.
ReplyDeleteWOW.. your cards are just STUNNING.. I LOVE the elements and the placements of your cards.. :) thanks for the chance to win.. HUGS
ReplyDeleteOh, these cards are all so great. You've have been so busy. Thanks for sharing your talent and a chance to win some candy.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday! Happy birthday to your hubby! And happy anniversiary to both of you! Thanks for posting your great examples - I can't wait to color the new digi stamps :) Have a safe and happy weekend / holiday / birthday / ani. shebang!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, this calls for extra fireworks! Happy birthday! Happy birthday to your hubby! Happy anniversiary! Happy 4th! Thanks for sharing your great examples - I can't wait to give the new digi stamps a go. :)
ReplyDeleteI could only dream of having the talent to color like that! Some day I'll have to give the Copics a try. Absolutely beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards for the digits we received!! Aren't they great?? Thanks for sharing your cute cards!!
ReplyDeleteYou've outdone yourself with these wonderful cards! I just LOVE Sandy's new digis and how beautifully you've colored them! TFS the Copic combo for the puppy too! Happy Birthday, Happy Anniversary, and Happy July 4th! You need to do some serious celebrating :)
ReplyDeleteWOW - your cards are just awesome. I can't imagine 1300 yds of ribbon... oh my. How kind of you to share some. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI love these digistamps and your wonderful "copic" cards are inspiring me to work on them.. plus I'm a doggie person so of course I'm gonna love them... all that ribbon.. for a ribbon-a-holic like me it might cure me of my compulsive ribbon bin shopping... for a while :)
ReplyDeleteThese are all absolutely fabulous ... and colored so beautifully!
ReplyDelete1,300 YARDS of ribbon?!? Omigosh, that's a lot of ribbon ... how sweet of you to share!
And before I forget, lol, thanks for joining us in this week's Stamp Simply "Stars" challenge!
Have a safe and happy birthday/anniversary/holiday weekend!
Great cards. I am working on mine tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great set of cards! I love the bright, bold colors and graphic designs of your cards. Way to go!
ReplyDeleteI can not image 1300 yards of ribbon. That is just amazing. I love all your puppy dogs. They are so cute. Have a great birthday and anniversary week.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. How did you win so much ribbon?
ReplyDeleteWOW, all of your cards are fantastic! You really did a great job with Sandy's digi's. I'm soooo jealous, (not of the 1300 yards of ribbon well, at least not to much) that you got to go to CHA!! That must have been a BLAST!
ReplyDeleteHappy 4th
R/
I'm an idiot, hit the button to soon, I meant to tell you happy birthday x 2 and Happy Anniversary! I've got the same situation in my house. Hey, it never gets forgotten!
ReplyDeleteR/
Love all your cards. Have to try those digi stamps from Sandy tomorrow. Thanks for the chance to win your blog candy.
ReplyDeleteMartie
Trying this again - love your cards and thanks for the chance to win the ribbon - gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteCute cards ... thanx so much for sharing them with us - nice job on the coloring too!
ReplyDeleteVery cute cards! Thanks for sharing your talent.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on all the celebrations! All your cards are beautiful. You did a stupendous job!
ReplyDeleteLoved the way you used the digis, and you are truly a master (mistress?) with the Copic markers!
ReplyDeleteAll fo your cards are outstanding- coloring wonderful! Excellent post- and 1300 yards of ribbon- goodness- that is outstanding!!! TFS
ReplyDeleteAll fo your cards are outstanding- coloring wonderful! Excellent post- and 1300 yards of ribbon- goodness- that is outstanding!!! TFS
ReplyDeleteI really like your cards. My favorite is the first one, but they are all wonderful. You are really good with the copic markers, I'm still learning them.
ReplyDeleteI love all of your cards but really love American Girl. Too Cute!
ReplyDeleteI really like the merged one, cute, they all look great btw.
ReplyDeletejessica_lee_mt AT yahoo.com
All your cards are fabulous! I think my fav is the American Girl. Great job on them all.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are AWESOME! Wish I could color like that!! Happy 4th of July!!
ReplyDeleteAll of your cards are amazing... love the miss you card!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy 4th of July!
I'm in love with all of that amazing ribbon!
Thanks so much for sharing & the chance to win!!!
~Ola
okj83 at live dot com
Loving all your cards! So great to see the Americana/4th of July theme going on! Thanks for joining us at PTT.
ReplyDeleteAdorable cards! Thanks for coming to the party at PTT this week!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful- I love all the images! Sandy makes such great digis! That Dream Impressions stamp is super-have to look that one up!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to you and Hubby Happy Anniversary!
Happy 4th!
Cute, cute, CUTE!!! Happy Birthday & Happy Anniversary! Have a great celebration!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards! I love your coloring!
ReplyDeleteHave a safe & happy July 4th week end!
Please stop by my blog and sign up for my blog candy.
Cheryl
http://shestamps.blogspot.com/
Just passing through on the OWH Blog Tour. I love your cards. My what wonderful blog candy you are giving away.
ReplyDeleteWow! What a lovely bunch of cards... your colouring is just beautiful. :)
ReplyDeleteSuch cute cards...and I love the little puppy.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are ADORABLE! You really have a knack for the coloring!
ReplyDeleteCute cards!! I'm loving digi stamps!!! Thanks for participating!!
ReplyDeleteall of your cards are awesome Jan, but I love that all American girl. She's so cute
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing and have a Happy 4th, Happy Birthday and Happy Anniversary to you and DH
Great cards!!
ReplyDeleteWhat cute cards and all so nicely done. Thank you for sharing. Nice blog too.
ReplyDeleteVery nice card - great motiv and wonderful color and design. Thanks for joining stamp with fun.
ReplyDeleteHugs and have a nice weekend
Andrea-Emmi41
Great cards Jan! I love all the Ciara digis. And thanks for offering the blog candy!
ReplyDeleteWOW Jan! These are great! I love what you've done with Ciara and the American Girl is awesome! You have such an eye for color!
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary and birthdays to you and your DH! That's a lot to celebrate!!
Wow - love your cards! Thanks for sharing how you colored the one dog card that matches the kraft paper - such a good tip! Thanks for sharing your inspiring card ideas and the ribbon give-away too. :)
ReplyDeleteDana K.
mystampbiz@comcast.net
Very beautiful cards, lovely images.
ReplyDeleteI love all of your cards. Great coloring and layouts.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win the ribbon.
what awesome coloring on all of the images!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute cards! That Ciara is a great little model!!
ReplyDeleteOMG, these are awesome! Love what you've done with Sandy's digis!
ReplyDeleteAll of these cards are fantastic, such wonderful colouring :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us over at Craftalicious
Hugs
Tasha
xxxxxx
Jan, your cards are delicious! The "miss you" card is my favorite! Thank you for the wonderful post and for all you do to inspire us!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards. I love each one. And appreciate your generosity. Thank you for this opportunity
ReplyDeleteDianeL
loyaz1@wbhsi.net
Really cute cards! I esp. like the American Girl and Miss You pupply cards! Wonderful coloring!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute cards! Thanks for joining us at Party Time Tuesdays.
ReplyDeleteLove the work you are doing Jan! You really have found your niche.
ReplyDeleteHappy 4th!
I am LOVING all of these beauties! But the "miss you" card with the hydrant and the pup with the hat is just stealing my heart!!
ReplyDeleteNot sure what you mean by challenges, but I'll get back and try those links :)
Susan
love the cards, I have never made a 4th of july card before, but after seeing these I might give it a try.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Love how you colored the free digi's. TFS! Happy 4th!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Patriotic Card!!!! Thanks for sharing with us at Stamp Something! Jo xxxx
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, what a wonderful cards! Love them all! Thanks for joining in at Stamp Something!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Renata
Jan, I'm glad you didn't say pick a favorite out of these cards as everyone of them is wonderful. Happy Birthday and Anniversary. I also want to let you know you're doing a fabulous job with the OWH Sketch Challenge.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, these little cards are too cute, thanks for sharing them and caring.
ReplyDeleteCute cards! TFS
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! I love how you colored the digital images! Happy 4th of July and Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeletelove love love all your cards, especially the "american girl" will have to look into getting it for myself... hee hee hee. . . .
ReplyDeletehappy birthday and anniversary - wow! what a weekend for you.
Happy 4th of July, Happy Birthday & anniversary, too!!! WOW look at all these fantastic cards - beautifully hand-colored and detailed... thanks for sharing : ) Susan
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful piece. I love it so much. Thanks for playing along with us at Raise the Bar
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Sorry I missed the ribbon draw, I have a candy too !
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking part on my birthday challenge at Rosie D's,
good luck;-))Mervi
Very cute cards! Love the American Girl card...TFS! :o)
ReplyDeleteOh My, all your cards are cute and your colouring Perfect!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Craftalicious.
Hugs Tracy x