Spring Hugs!!!

I am SOOO ready for Spring. Here is a card I created for a few challenges, and I will also be teaching this card class on March 19 at my local Stamp Store, The Stampin Post.

I used some of the new Graphic 45 paperline, Cirque. I just love the bold colors of this paper line. Although, I am terrified of clowns, so I will only use the papers that have plain patterns in this collection. I cannot even look at clowns without nightmares. LOL It is pretty terrible.
I used Tilda wants a Hug and Spring fence for this card. I masked the images together, and I just love the way they look. I tried a few new color combos on this image, and think they look great. I wanted to try to match the bold colors of the paper as much as possible.
I colored this image with copics -

Hair - C9, C7, C5, C3

Skin - E000, E00, E11, R20

Dress - E40, E41, E42, E43

Socks - E08, E09, E04, R22

Fence - W1, W00, W3

Grass - YG03, G97, G99, G20, G24
Here is the inside of the card. I kept it simple so a sentiment could be added later. It also showcases more of the gorgeous paper. I used my Tilda Lace Doohickey die for the lace border, LOVE that thing.
I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Friday Sketchers - Sketch

Pile it on - Tri-Fold

All That Scraps - Anything Goes

Delightful Sketches - Welcome Spring

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

Pixie Cottage - Spring

Cute Card Thursday - Signs of Spring

Die Cut Dreams - Spring Garden Scene

Simon Says Stamp and Show - Some Epherma
All Sorts - make your own flowers

My heart is yours

Here is my first Valentine's card of the year. I have used a new paper stack from K&company, and I love the vibrant colors of it. I used lots of roses from Iamroses.com for this card. I used 1.5' roses that I painted with Sherbert Glimmer Mist, red cherry blossoms, yellow mini roses, and mini leaves that I painted with Key Lime Pie Glimmer mist.

I used Tilda wants a hug for this card. She is one of my favorite stamps, she is so versatile, and can be used for so many occasions. Since this is a Christmas stamp, she usually has holly in her hair. I covered up the holly leaves with two hearts that I cut out of cardstock and covered with Glitz stickles. I love how you can alter the image to get the look you want for any occasion.
I colored this cutie with copics

Skin - E000, E00, R20

Hair - Y11, Y20, E35

Dress and Socks - R00, R81, R83, R85, W1, W3, W5

I masked Tilda and stamped my Tim Holtz French Script stamp in the background with Antique Linen Distress ink, then I edged the inner circle with Victorian Velvet Distress ink to match the patterned paper. The image was cut out with my Lacey Circles Nestie.
I cut the scalloped heart out with my cricut and red cardstock. The I covered it with a HUGE dose of Diamond Dust. IRL, it is UBER sparkly and pretty. This pic does not do the sparkle justice.

The calendar stamp is a Whimsey, and it is the first time I have used it. It is a great stamp, and I love how it adds to the layout. I stamped it one white cardstock with Antique Linen Distress Ink, so it is subtle, and matches the paper perfectly.

I added gems to the corners of the card, and the sides of the calendar stamp to finish off the embellies on this card.
I finished off the inside of the card simply. I added some more of the patterned paper, and a white silk ribbon. I used my Lacey Circles Nestie die to cut the center for a sentiment and personal note.

I am entering this card into the following challenges:

Just Magnolia - Sketch

Magnolia-licious Highlites Challenge - calendar

All That Scraps - Queen of Hearts

ATS Wednesdays Challenge - Early Valentines

7 Kids College Fund - Challenge yourself (masking, coloring techniques, Diamond Dust)

Simon Says - Bingo (Ribbon, Glitter, Gems)

Bunny zoes - Love is in the air

Cute Card Thursday - recipe (1 image, 2 patterned papers, 3 gems in each corner)

Really Reasonable Ribbon - Heart Theme