Tasting Snowflakes

From the Reindeer Games Jingle All the Way set, today I chose to use the one that is jumping to taste snowflakes. This one reminds me of Pinkie Pie and how she hops around everywhere which brings a smile to my face. I used a bunch of other dies to make this scene and kept them all white except for the sentiment. For the sentiment, I used just the first word of Merry and Bright Word and Shadow die. With this little amount of coloring, I think the background is what really pulls it all together – that is a sheet from Blurry Flurries 6×6 paper pack. However, the funnest part of this is the reindeer! I put this one on a Wobble so it will spring into action (see photo below). I think these reindeer are a must have to every collection. 😉


Metal Dies:
Snowy Trees die set
Stitched Border Trio die set
Merry and Bright Word and Shadow die set
No-See All Season Tree die set
Up in the Clouds die set
Sprinkles Scallops Rectangle die set

Stamps:
Reindeer Games Jingle All the Way clear set

Other:
Hampton Springs Action Wobble
Blurry Flurries 6×6 paper pack
Tonic Studios Nuvo Crystal Drops
Copic markers on Hammermill Premium Color Copy 100# paper

Jingle all the Way

Let’s jingle all the way with this new reindeer set called Reindeer Games Jingle All the Way. That’s easy to remember. This little deer is having fun prancing in the forest with the freshly fallen snow – and keeping their feet warm at the same time with a mismatch of holiday socks. That’s how she’ rolls! It’s been fun to change gears and jump into winter cards.


Metal Dies:
Wonky Stitched Rectangles die set
Tree Assortment die set
Stitched Border Die Trio die set

Stamps:
Reindeer Games Jingle All the Way clear set
Galaxy Galore Background rubber stamp

Other:
Ranger Distressed Inks
Whimsy Blending Brushes
Tonic Studios Nuvo Crystal Drops
Copic markers on Hammermill Premium Color Copy 100# paper

Merry little reindeer

I’ve been waiting for these adorable reindeer in their cute little socks to be released and today is the day I can finally color them. This set is called Reindeer Games Jingle All the Way and there are four different reindeer images. I choose this one and used the new sentiment Merry and Bright Word and Shadow die. At first I was going to use a traditional red and green vibe but when choosing the background, I couldn’t resist the soft blue. I don’t normally use these colors together but I think it worked out this time. If you haven’t started on your holiday cards – then giddy up!


Metal Dies:
Wonky Stitched Rectangles die set
Extreme Postage die set
Tree Assortment die set
Merry and Bright Word and Shadow die set

Stamps:
Reindeer Games Jingle All the Way clear set

Other:
Blurry Flurries 6×6 paper pack
Tonic Studios Nuvo Crystal Drops
Copic markers on Hammermill Premium Color Copy 100# paper

Colton poses as Bob Ross

RU Magnificent? Oh wait, I made a mistake… let me correct that. Got it! UR Magnificent!! Amazing how just transposing two letters completely changes the context – good thing it was an easy mistake to fix. LOL This is Polka Dot Pals Colton and instead of coloring his baseball cap, I decided I was going to color an Afro and convert him into Bob Ross. This was such a fun project and just as fun as when I colored Frida Kahlo.

This was one of the projects we talked about and worked on during the Sproatmeyer Coloring Toolbox Retreat. Everyone created their own unique hair style then we colored the rest of the image together. Thinking outside of the box is one of those things I like to challenge you to do and you’ll learn so much from it. It’s a hate-love thing… first you’ll hate it but by time you finish your project you end up loving it! Check out the Coloring Toolbox Retreat dates for next year and come join me.


Metal Dies:
Wonky Stitched Rectangles die set
Bold ABC die set

Stamps:
Polka Dot Pals Colton clear set
AlFaDoodles Alphabet rubber stamp
Paint Splatters Background rubber stamp

Other:
Confetti Mix Fish or Flowers
Ranger Distressed Inks
Whimsy Blending Brushes
Copic markers on Hammermill Premium Color Copy 100# paper

Woolly Bear Kids Imagination

Let your imagination take a jump into outer space! Meet the newest member of the Woolly Bear Kids who love to explore, be creative and let their imaginations fly. This is a preview and you’ll find her in an upcoming release at Whimsy Stamps. This one was colored at the Sproatmeyer Coloring Toolbox Retreat and we learned how to add the space helmet, reflections and being creating with our themes. Click HERE to find upcoming dates and sign up for 2023!


Metal Dies:
Wonky Stitched Rectangles die set

Stamps:
Woolly Bear Kids Imagination clear set

Other:
Confetti Mix Flowers or Fish
Ranger Distressed Inks
Whimsy Blending Brushes
Copic markers on Hammermill Premium Color Copy 100# paper

Looking for that Mylar shine?

There are many ways to color shiny balloons and sometimes I wonder if it will turn out in the end. Most of the time it does. In this example, I enjoyed coloring the black one more than the orange. However, once I got it on a card with some other details then they booth look as cheery as ever. This is just one of the projects we did at the Sproatmeyer Coloring Toolbox Retreat.

Dates have been announced and posted – come join me next year at the Sproatmeyer Coloring Toolbox Retreat! You have spring or autumn to choose from and registration is open.


Metal Dies:
Wonky Stitched Rectangles die set

Stamps:
Happy Day Balloons clear set
Animal Tiles Desert Unexpected Wonder clear set

Other:
Confetti Mix Fish or Flowers
Comic Builder Slimline 2 Piece stencil
Ranger Distressed Inks
Whimsy Blending Brushes
Copic markers on Hammermill Premium Color Copy 100# paper