Janna Prosvirina Daydreaming Digi - Kit and Clowder March 2020 Pencil Class

 Be brave enough to be bad at something new. 

Hey there from Nannyland,

I took a giant leap recently and landed in the monthly Kit and Clowder pencil classes.  I seriously want to learn this new coloring skill that has always been super challenging for me.  I've done a couple of Alyce's pencil classes in the past, here and here, and have found them surprisingly satisfying, if only because they stretch my artistic capabilities.   However, my frustration persists as I struggle though the process of laying down the color and trying to blend it out. It's nothing like the seamless Copic coloring I've grown to know and love. 

I adore this gorgeous fairy by Janna Prosvirina and was excited to color all the wonderful detail that only pencils can achieve. It took me what seemed like forever and the result certainly wasn't anything like what Alyce was doing on her instruction video.  But, to my amazement,  I still had fun following along and I'm determined to practice with my pencils until the blending becomes more natural.  I'm proud of myself for sticking it out and my result isn't awful.

Now I'll stop whining and explain how my card was created.  The round die that frames her is from Spellbinders.  I cut the base layer from water color dp and the second ornate frame layer out of gold foil cardstock. I used lavender decorative gems for accents.  I added mini die cut blooms to the green foliage at the bottom and a gold foil die cut "hello" sentiment to the corner. The details were added with a white gel pen. 

I hope I have inspired you to stick with a skill that takes extra time and effort to learn, even if you are tempted to quit.  Mastering new techniques not only adds to our artistic prowess, but it teaches us patience and confidence.  

Thanks for visiting Nannyland.

I'll just be here blissfully creating until your next visit. 

Nancy (aka Pink Panoply)

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You are Unique - Janna Prosvirina Flip Card

Creativity is a wild mind and a disciplined eye.   Dorothy Parker

Janna Prosvirina digi, Copic markers, green and clear gems, white gel pen, silver leafing pen,
green glitter card stock, silver foil card stock, magenta card stock, Cricut Design Space cutting
and design features, iridescent peel off stickers, Jane Davenport sentiment and star dies  

Hey there,

I was beyond thrilled to get a brand new shiny computer for my birthday last week, but HOLY MOLY...downloading a humungous amount of data from a prehistoric computer (apparently the "flip phone" of the breed) has been a monumental task, even when done by a competent professional.  It's been almost a week and I still don't have everything running smoothly, but ultimately I know I will be ecstatic with my updated, state of the art technology.

In the meantime,  I managed to figure out how to edit my card in my newfangled Photo Shop Elements program and upload it to my blog. It's like finding some favorite "old friends" on a twisted path in the dark.  Now I can't wait to find some time to relax and create in my happy place.

This glamorous grayscale Janna Prosvirina digital stamp is colored with Copic markers with a few Prismacolor details.  I used pastel colors for her hair which is uncharacteristic for me and was a little challenging. But it's always good to try something new, right?  I lined my card panels with a silver leafing pen and added a few gems to the necklace, the panel corners and the stars.  The silver foil card stock sentiment and stars were created with Jane Davenport dies.   I added further decoration to the  necklace and the back panel with iridescent peel off stickers. 

I loved creating the flip card base for this card in Cricut Design Space.  I chose a layered frame from the Cricut library, did some simple math, and manipulated the square shape with some added score lines and, hallelujah, a fabulous flip card was born.  Once I got the knack,  I made several in different shapes and sizes.  I'm obsessed with all the incredible features in Design Space.  It's worth taking time to conquer the learning curve because the sky's the limit for what you can accomplish. 

It's good to be back in the game.  I feel so happening!

Thanks for visiting.

Go forth and challenge yourself to learn a new crafty skill.

Nancy

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Let Love Bloom - Janna Prosvirina Big Eye Doll

 Love is the master key which opens the gates of happiness. 
Oliver Wendell Holmes

Janna Prosvirina digi, Copic markers, Cricut gate image for frame, Cricut writing feature,
gold leafing pen, white gel pen, acrylic hearts, red gems, red card stock, bokeh hearts digi paper

Hey there,

THIS enchanting fairy image by Janna Prosvirina stood out to me as a perfect image to create a special frilly Valentine.  Her luscious locks with cascading hearts are perfect adornments for a message of love and healing to my friend who is recovering from heart surgery.

After coloring the image with my Copics,  I sized an ornamental gate image in Cricut Design Space to frame her.  The sentiment was simple to print on a label using the Cricut writing feature.  I really love being able to print any message on an image from the Cricut library and size it to fit my card.  My image panel and sentiment are lined with a gold leafing pen and adhered with mounting tape for dimension.  I used a white gel pen to add pizazz to my lady's curls.  Small acrylic hearts and red gems add the final details.

My husband and I were elated to receive our second covid vaccine yesterday so we will be able to deliver this card in person soon, although we will still be wearing our masks for awhile until others get vaccinated. 

It's about time for me to deliver my collected handmade greetings of love, by mail or in person, to my adored recipients.  I love this part of my card making hobby.  But most of all, I'm looking forward to some big, long awaited, in person hugs and kisses in the not-too-distant future!

Thanks for visiting.

Go forth and let love bloom.

Nancy 

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Janna Prosvirina "Fireworks" - Kit and Clowder December Class

We are each gifted in a unique and important way.  It is our privilege and our 

adventure to discover our own special light.     Evelyn Mary Dunbar

Janna Prosvirina digi, Copic markers, corner dies, gold leafing pen, pearl gems,
tiny flower die, white, lavender, blue, green and yellow colored pencils., white gel pen

Hey there,

What fun it was to switch gears from my frantic holiday schedule to take on this challenging and rewarding Kit and Clowder Copic Coloring Class.  The image for our December class is by Janna Prosvirina, one of my favorite digi artists, so I couldn't wait to gather my markers and follow along with Alyce's video instruction.  As always, there were many hits and misses with my coloring,  but I've learned that practice is the only way to improve and there are many enticing  opportunities to experiment along the way.  The thing I like the most about Alyce's classes is that she pushes us to try new techniques.  Some things that look impossible to me at first come together surprisingly simple if I have patience and do them step by step.  

Fantasy images always fascinate and beguile me because they offer such a delightful escape from reality.  I'm forever grateful that God gave us the gifts of art, literature, drama and music to allow us to visit tranquil, exquisite places where our worries can evaporate and our spirits can soar.      

Thanks for visiting,

Go forth and take some time to enjoy your favorite escape. 

Nancy 

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Follow Your Star - Moonlight Fairy by Janna Prosvirina

Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire. 

Hey fellow creatives,

Follow your star...on whatever mystical adventure it takes you.  I'm following an exciting, brilliant new star that is leading me from my beautiful, beloved home of 30 years  in California to a lovely shiny new home in Utah, the state where I was born and lived for 23 years.  I'm beyond excited but also utterly exhausted. Packing up 30 years of family memories, especially my "adored-by-me" and "admired-by-all" craft room full of tons of irreplaceable treasures, is proving to be epic. Good thing I have lots of peanut M & M's and diet Coke for energy!

I colored this gorgeous image before I started packing away my craft supplies, not realizing that it would symbolize the start of my fabulous new journey.  My March 2020 Kit and Clowder class guided my coloring of THIS magical Moonlight Fairy image by Janna Fairy art.   She is fussy cut  and mounted  to a swirly frame that I cut with magenta foil card stock in Cricut Design Space.  I used the Cricut writing feature for my sentiment, then edged it and my other panels with a silver leafing pen.  

I'm happy I had some time to relax with my blog today while I still have access to my computer. 

Now, I'm off to drown in a sea of boxes.  Hope your day is fabulous.

Thanks for visiting,

Go forth and follow your most brilliant star.

Nancy

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Gorgeous in Your Day Jammies - Janna Prosvirina Digital Stamp Digi

What is really hard, and really amazing, is giving up on being perfect 

and beginning the work of becoming yourself. 

Anna Quindlen

Janna Prosvirina digital stamp from Etsy, Copic markers, Cricut Design Studio frame,
Heartfelt Creations stamp, die and mold, white gel pen, iridescent gem, gold leafing pen 

Hello gorgeous,

Last week I finally broke the bonds of pandemic prison and got my first hair cut in three months. No pedicure yet, but I actually talked my hubby into painting my toe nails and it was beyond sweet watching him.  I'm in the "high risk" category due to my age and a damaged lung from cancer radiation, so I've been dutifully wearing a mask and gloves when I go out. But I enjoy delightful mask free walks in the wetlands near my home almost every day and I appreciate them more than ever.  More days than not, I enjoy my comfy leggings and t-shirt (day jammies) and a clean fresh face sans foundation. I am, as I'm sure you are,  patiently waiting for the day when this will all be a very remarkable memory.

While my reflection in the mirror hasn't been as  polished as I'd like for the past few months, I have found solace in putting some makeup on some of my exquisite digital images. I colored this stunning Janna Prosvirina digital stamp with warm, sunny hues and mounted her on a lacy edged card created in Cricut Design Space.  I added a crinkly Heartfelt Creations flower that I stamped, die cut and shaped with their generic shaping mold. 

The front of this card base is scalloped and the back has squared corners.  The green base shows through behind the scallops when closed.

Thanks for visiting.

Go forth rock your day jammies with your stunningly gorgeous self. 

Nancy

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You are Made of Magic - Janna Prosvirina Fantasy Fairy

To find magic in your life, just look deeply within yourself, 

and you will find that one thing that will elevate you 

and vaporize your worries, like magic.

Copic markers, Janna Prosvirina digi from Etsy, Cricut Design Space, Cricut Maker,
gold leafing pen, white gel pen, rhinestones, blue and lavender card stock

Hey  Artsy Tribe,

Magical is a word I would use to describe Janna Prosvirina's incredible digital art.  THIS lovely fairy in light grayscale was a delight to color with Copics in soft shades of blue, lavender and green.  I  continued her airy ethereal look with a whispy scroll-bordered card base which I was excited to find in Cricut Design Space.  I also created a small tag for my sentiment in Design Space and printed it with the  writing feature.  I edged my panel and card with a gold leafing pen and  embellished with lavender and clear rhinestones.  I added white gel pen dots to my lady's lovely wavy locks and my flower centers.

I loved coloring this enchanting fae with subtler colors than my usual vivid hues. Sometimes a little lighter touch is needed to bring forth the magic.

Thanks for visiting.
Go forth and vaporize your worries with your own kind of magic.
Nancy

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Pretty Witch - Fantasy Art of Janna Prosvirina

Wander the earth, taste the wind, discover your magic.  

Copic markers, Janna Prosvirina digi from Etsy, Spellbinders frame die, clear rhinestones, Elizabeth Crafts flower and leaf die, Elizabeth Crafts Shimmer Sheets, white gel pen

Hey there,

I just discovered another fabulous digi artist on Etsy.   Janna Prosyirina creates some absolutely stunning images.  You can download them with or without grey scale and the grey scale comes in light or dark.  I printed this image in light grey scale and colored her with Copic markers.

I seem to be obsessed  with Halloween witches of all kinds this season.  Maybe it's because I admire strong women and I'm  admittedly a "tad" witchy myself occasionally...in a good way, of course.  😁  I edged my art work with a gold leafing pen and mounted her on a white glitter Spellbinders frame with mounting tape.  I embellished the frame with clear rhinestones and mounted it on a black card base.  Her fancy blue witch hat is adorned with a purple metallic flower.

I can't wait to color more of Janna's fantasy art.  So magical!

Thanks for visiting,
Go forth and hug a nice witch. 
Nancy

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