Jump Rope For Heart

Today is a very special day as we've not only combined the Super Saturday post with some awesome Guests, but we have a very special fundraiser going on too!  Barbara's daughters, Cassandra and Lydia, are participating in a "Jump Rope for Heart" activity at their school where kids learn jump rope skills and raise money for the American Heart Association.  

Learning about a healthy heart at school really hit home for her girls, especially when it came with a connection to a few close family members.  For example, their cousin Ryker had open heart surgery when he was only 6-months-old!  He is now a teen and doing great!  He loves many activities including photography and was the inspiration for a new image Barbara has drawn for today... meet Polka Dot Pals Ryker.

This image is available in the Little Miss Muffet Stamp store but the best part about him is you can also help Barbara's daughters in their fundraiser!  How, you might ask?  There are two ways!  First, for every PDP Ryker purchase, LMMS will donate $2.00 to Cassandra and Lydia's fundraiser!  Secondly, you can also donate directly on the American Heart Association website to their individual fundraiser page by visiting these links:  Cassandra's Donation Page and Lydia's Donation Page.

But wait, there's more!  That's not the only image you'll get in the package - there are two other very special images.  Those two were drawn and colored by Cassandra and Lydia themselves!  They've entered their artwork into the T-shirt Design Contest for next year's Jump Rope for Heart.  Maybe they'll win, maybe they won't, but the fun was in creating and now you can create with them too!  Both colored and uncolored versions are included.

Thank you for being a part of this fundraiser and we hope you can take action to have a healthy heart even if it isn't via jump rope.  Spread the word and share your creations online in the current LMMS Challenge and/or in the FaceBook LMMS Group too!  Looking for other activity based stamps to play with this weekend?  Then you might also enjoy these other Little Miss Muffet Stamps that feature heart healthy activities such as bicycling, sports, winter fun, playing and even house cleaning!  Oh yeah!

Bicycle, Casper Silversmith Dude, Fancy Sunbonnet Winter, 

Gelsey Faerie, Penny Farthing, PDP Chloe, PDP Gary, PDP Issie, PDP Sally,  

Sonny Honeycloud Tomboy, SSD Anise Combo, SSD Pepper and SS My Ride, 

I loved the images the girls drew and the new digi stamp Polka Dot Pals Ryker so I used all of their images and made 3 cards with them.  I hope you can support this heart healthy cause!

From the American Heart Association:

Get Your Jump On
Getting bored with just jumping over a rope?  Check out these neat tricks and stunts you can learn with a jump rope.  There are instructions for over 30 ways to jump rope - now how about that?! 

Simple Cooking with Heart 

AHA has recipes that are simple, nutritious and each has a preparation video so you won't miss a step. Get started with Simple Cooking With Heart.

Be a healthy family!One of the easiest ways to avoid having problems with heart disease in the future is by taking steps to improve your family’s health today.  With childhood obesity being a serious threat to our children’s future, it is important for parents to act now to ensure our children live long, healthy lives.  Learn some easy tips on how you can help develop a healthier home.

AHA Kids We've Helped
Thank you for helping kids with special hearts!  When you do an American Heart Association event, you are helping kids like these! Meet some of the kids you can help. Read their Heart Stories. 

Make It Crafty Sitting Jane

Hi Everyone!
The image I am sharing tonight is the very first image I ever purchased from Make It Crafty in 2011.  Her name is Sitting Jane.  Here is the card I made with her then.

Here is the card I have made with her now.

The first image was colored with Copics and prismacolor pencils.  The second image was colored with prismacolor pencils only.  It's funny that I used similar colors on her as I did years ago.  I like to think my coloring has improved since then.  I hope you would agree.

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs and smiles,
Janice

Make It Crafty and Little Miss Muffet Stamps

Hello friends!  Today I have a card to share with you using Tulip Garden rubber stamp by Make it Crafty and Fancy Sunbonnet Miss Muffet rubber stamp by Little Miss Muffet Stamps.  I stamped Fancy Sunbonnet with Desert Sand Memento Ink.  I stamped it again on scrap paper to create a mask.  Then I used the same ink to stamp the Tulip Garden over my masked image.

I used Copics to color the image and a white pigment ink with sponge  for the clouds.  Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs and smiles,

Janice                                                          

Make it Crafty DT Inspiration Dollar Digi

Hi friends!  I hope you are all enjoying your Sunday.  I have a beef roast in the oven and I just made some home-made mushroom gravy.  Just waiting for the potatoes and carrots to finish cooking.  While that finishes I thought I would share a couple of cards with you this evening.  All images are from the Make it Crafty Store. 

This darling girl is Tress, Joyful digital stamp, one of the new MiC digital stamps.  The background is a pre-made background digital stamp called Rosey Walk.  It normally sells for $4.50 but you may purchase Rosey Walk for $1.00 if you join the private FB group and ask for the special code to use in the store.

Now let me tell you one of the things I love about this MiC FB group.  If you want advice all you have to do is ask for it.  They have some of the very best color artists in that group.

So this is the question I asked.

I tend to like bright bold colors. Does this look okay or are the colors too intense? Also how are my shadows doing? Thanks for any input.

This is the response I received:
oe Mitc OK... so here's my thoughts.
I think it's OK to go with bold colours, but you need to have more light areas to help make those bold colours pop. If everything is at the same 'level' in boldness then it can begin to look flat.

If for example you got a white opaque pen and added some highlights to this image, it would immediately lift it and help bring it to life. 

If you look at it now, the one thing that pops off the page are her eyes! They are glaring at you because they are the only thing that is light. 

Whereas if you added some highlights to the leaves on the fence, the rocks, flowers in the tree etc, it would give the whole image a little more life.

With that said - the shading is great and the colours are good. You just need more practise getting a lighter colour in to give everything a highlight.

Oh and I love the detail in her pants!

So here is what I did after taking her advice.  It makes a difference, don't you think?

Here is another image I colored, this time leaving white while coloring and not adding it in after with a white gel pen.  I did use the gel pen on the ladybug and magnifier, just a little.

Again I used the dollar digi for the month of January, Rosey Walk.  The other image is Pippy Bug Catcher.    So if you like to color and would like to get feedback you may ask to join the group here.  Enjoy the rest of your evening.  I am going to enjoy the roast beef on this cold winter night, with my family.  Thanks so much for stopping by.  Hope you didn't mind the lengthy post.

Hugs and smiles,
Janice

Make It Crafty FB DT Inspiration-Sketch Challenge

Hello friends!  Tonight I am sharing a card I made for the FB Make It Crafty Sketch Challenge.  We would love to have you join the fun by signing up for this private FB Group here.  If you love to color, or want to improve your coloring skills, this is the place to be!  I chose the Little Pond Digi Stamp  and colored it up with my copics.  This is a new pre-made digital scene.  There are several newly released pre-made scenes in the MiC Store.   

Here is the sketch.



First place winner will receive a $10.00 gift certificate to the Make It Crafty Store and 2 runner's up will receive a free digital stamp.  Winners are not random.  They are voted for by the DT members.  Hope to see you join the fun!  Have a great night!

Hugs and smiles!
Janice

Make It Crafty FB DT Inspiration

Hello friends!  Today I am sharing a card I made for the Make it Colourful Challenge #5.  The easy challenge is to use yellow and blue and the hard challenge is to do sunrays or water.  I used 2 new images, Tress Winking and Sleepy Hollow.

I used Prismacolor Colored pencils to color my images.  It is fun to switch it up sometimes.  I have to say, I do like the intense colors I can get with my Copics, but I think this is okay too.  I just need to find the right paper for pencils, and I don't think this paper was the right fit.  I will keep practicing, but I think my next image will be colored with Copics.  Thanks for stopping by.

Hugs and smiles,
Janice

January Release Week - BLOG HOP - 01/05 - Designer's Choice

Whoo Hoo!!! It's time! Our Blog Hop is officially underway! We are thrilled to bring you our latest release available now in our shop!

The designs this month were inspired by the classic nursery rhyme "Hey Diddle Diddle" and a sweet afternoon tea. You'll notice there are plenty of sentiments that would be lovely for Valentine's Day or any day you want to let someone know you're "sweet" on them. 

If you didn't hear, we’re switching things up a bit this year, and showcased four days of sneak peeks in the morning (1st – 4th) and are letting you catch up on all the fun at the end of the week with a big blog hop on the 5th!

If you've arrived here from Lorie's Blog, you're in the right place. If not, you'll want to make sure you hop back to Peachy Keen Stamps' Blog to start from the beginning! Missed a stop? Don't worry, the PKS has the full hop order!

Our biggest excitement is that this year - a reformatted and better-than-ever Stamp Kit of the Month Club! Check out all the details below and sign up here.

NEW this year!  Joining the Peachy Keen Stamp Kit of the Month Club is now better than ever! Check out the new details below:

• The Peachy Keen Stamp Kit of the Month (SKOTM) will now measure 8.5"x 5.5"
• SKOTM membership will cost just $19.99/mo and will include DOMESTIC USA First Class Shipping. (This will keep the value below $20.00 in Customs for our International Friends!)
  • Canada/Mexico will pay +$4.00 for 1st class shipping (total $23.99)
  • International will pay +$6.00 for 1st class shipping (total $25.99)
• Stamp Club Members receive a FREE coordinating stampable SVG Kit each month (valued at $4.99)
• Starting in January, each SKOTM member will receive a special discount code for 20% off in their package to use for the entire month they are a member!
• The new kit will be available for purchase and new members on January 5th

***GIVEAWAY TIME***

Would you love a chance to win additional goodies? Simply hop to all the designers' blogs in the hop and leave a comment on each.  "Like" us on Facebook and leave us a comment letting us know what YOUR favorite nursery rhyme is and that you've liked our page.

Three lucky winners will receive a $10.00 Gift Certificate to the Peachy Keen Stamps Store! You must leave comments on each blog in the hop and on the PKS' blog to qualify to win.

Don't forget, as always, you can snag all the new releases at 20% off for one whole week - 1/5 - 1/12!  HAPPY NEW YEAR! Thanks so much for hopping with us today!

Next on the list is Cindy's Blog! 

Hugs and smiles,

Janice

Sneak Peeks Day 3 Peachy Keen Stamps January Release

Hello Peachies!  Sorry I am a little late with my Peachy post.  Here is a card I made with the adorable face stamps being released on January 5th.

Aren't those eyes adorable!  Go see what the other designers have created!  It's always a treat!  You can see them here.

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs and smiles,
Janice

Make It Crafty DT Inspiration

Hello and Happy New Year!  Here is a picture of my hubby plowing out from the 2 days of snow we received.

Got SNOW?

It is supposed to get really cold this weekend too! brrrr!!!  Well there is a new challenge over at Make It Colourful.

Doesn't this look warm and inviting?  Makes me long for summer already!  Here is my card.

I've used this image before.  I love it.  You can find it HERE!  I used prismacolor Colored Pencils to color this image.  Just pencils, no gamsol.  I hope you will join the Make It Colourful challenge.  There is a new sketch challenge in the private Make It Crafty facebook group.  If you aren't a member, and you love to color, it's the place to be.  Lots of sharing, chit chat, and encouragement!

Thanks for stopping by!

Hugs and smiles,

Janice

Peachy Keen Sneak Peeks- Day 1

Hello Peachy Friends & HAPPY 2014! Today, we’re not only celebrating a BRAND NEW YEAR but we’re celebrating the beginning of the Peachy Keen Stamps’ January Release Week!

We could not be more excited to share peeks with you starting today with our January Stamp Kit of the Month (Totally Tea-rrific) and coordinating Tea Time Floral Background! These sets are perfect for a little tea party for you or the little ladies in your life!

We’re switching things up a bit this year, and will showcase four days of sneak peeks in the morning (1st – 4th) so you can catch up over your morning tea or coffee and end the week with a big blog hop on the 5th!

If you’re just popping in, be sure to visit the Peachy Keen Stamps’ Blog so you don’t miss a single ounce of inspiration.

NEW this year!  Joining the Peachy Keen Stamp Kit of the Month Club is now better than ever! Check out the new details below:

• The Peachy Keen Stamp Kit of the Month (SKOTM) will now measure 8.5"x 5.5"
• SKOTM membership will cost just $19.99/mo and will include DOMESTIC USA First Class Shipping. (This will keep the value below $20.00 in Customs for our International Friends!)
  • Canada/Mexico will pay +$4.00 for 1st class shipping (total $23.99)
  • International will pay +$6.00 for 1st class shipping (total $25.99)
• Stamp Club Members receive a FREE coordinating stampable SVG Kit each month (valued at $4.99)
• Starting in January, each SKOTM member will receive a special discount code for 20% off in their package to use for the entire month they are a member!
• The new kit will be available for purchase and new members on January 5th

What’s a sneak peek week without some goodies to give away?

Leave a comment on all the sneak peek posts on the PKS blog and the Designer’s Blogs this week for a chance to win THE ENTIRE RELEASE! That’s right - one lucky guy or gal will win all 8 sets in this release! It’s like Christmas all over again! You have through 1/4 at 11:59 pm CST to comment on all posts. Winner will be announced on our blog hop post on 1/5. 

Follow us on Instagram and repin our Sneak Peek Pins on Pinterest for an extra chance to win!

Hugs and smiles,

Janice