Norma Burnell Poppies and Flutters Fairy - Let Your Spirit Soar

 Think about what could go right. 

Hey there from Nannyland,

Every now and then we need to quiet the tumult in our minds and let our spirits take off in fanciful flight.  I'm listening to some of my favorite music right now and thinking of all the wonderful possibilities that could be waiting for me in the future. Coloring this gorgeous Normal Burnell fairy helped to get me to this blissful place. 

 

I loved retreating to Nannyland to color all the tiny details of this amazing Norma Burnell digital stamp called Poppies and Flutters. I created a lacy Spellbinders frame to surrounded her and backed it with a black base layer.  I mimicked the bright chartreuse color in the leaves for my 5 x 7 card base and added gold gems to the flowers and purple gems to the corners of the frame.  I dotted her fairy wings with Stickles and added small details with a white gel pen.  The gold edged sentiment was created in Cricut Design Space using the writing feature.

I hope I have inspired you to free your mind of mundane thoughts and replace them with joyful ones to lighten your spirit.  Go forth and take some time to soar!

Thanks for visiting Nannyland.

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

Nancy (aka Pink Panoply)

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Autumn Witch - FairyTanglesArt by Normal Burnell

Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go. 

FairytangleArt digi, Cricut Design Space frames and card base, Copic markers,
gold leafing pen, black glitter paper, handmade paper flowers, Tim Holtz sentiment strip

 Hey there from Nannyland,

Every good witch doesn't just fly away after Halloween.  Some stay around to remind us to be grateful for our bounty and wish us a magical Thanksgiving.  I created this Autumn Witch from FairyTangleArt  to remind you to relax and be your amazing self while gathering with your loved ones this holiday season.  

I used Copics in fall colors to color this lovely image by Norma Burnell, one of my favorite artists, and surrounded her with scalloped frames and a shaped card base, all created in Cricut Design Space.  I edged my frames with a gold leafing pen and added hand made paper flowers for accents.    

Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas...a card maker's bonanza. Let the blissful seasonal panache begin.  Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!                      

Thanks for visiting Nannyland.

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

Nancy (aka Pink Panoply)

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Be Mine Love - Fairy Tangles Valentine

 "If you hear a voice within you say 'you cannot paint,' then by all means paint,
 and that voice will be silenced."   Vincent Van Gogh

Copic markers, Spellbinders frame, Norma Burnell digi, love word die, clear rhinestones,
White glitter card stock, Heartfelt Creations leaf stamp, die and mold, paper flower, heart stick pin

Hey  there,

Love is in the air and I'm wild about this fabulous time of year when we get to send heartfelt love notes to those we adore.  I found THIS absolutely gorgeous fairy digi by Norma Burnell, by far one of my favorite artists, and created a frilly valentine for my first card of the season of love.  While searching for the perfect frame, I came across this old standby and told myself I shouldn't use it yet another time.  But then I noticed the heart cut-outs and my decision was made.  It's from Spellbinders and it has a pretty lacy heart included in the set that I'll use on another card.  I die cut the frame four times to create dimension and used mounting tape on half of my image to lift her off the page.  

My usual choice for card dimensions is 5 x 7  but I see more square cards in my future because they accommodate my images so nicely...so much good real estate for embellishments.  This card measures 6 x 6.  

Thanks for visiting,

Go forth and be entranced by all the creative possibilities of the season of love. 

Nancy

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God Bless Those Who Light Up the World with Kindness

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, 

and glorify your Father which is in heaven.   Matthew 5:16

Copic markers, Normal Burnell digi stamp, Cricut Maker (frame), die cut flower and leaves,
 white gel pen, gem flower center, sentiment stamp

Hey there,

It's no secret that I love bright colors.  They really do bring bliss to my soul. We all need some hopeful light in our lives right now, for sure.  Lately I have noticed so many amazing people whose spirits shine like the sun while they go about spreading love to those in need.  When I  made this card, I didn't have a particular person in mind.  I see kindness and love sparkling all around me from selfless people who compassionately help and heal others.  We all know who they are, if we just take the time to notice their brilliance.  They're the brave souls who walk right into the eye of the storm without thought for themselves.  I'm not that person.  I wish I was.  I'm going to learn from their glowing example and try to do better.

Thanks for visiting.

Go forth and shine your light for the world to see. 

Nancy

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Autumn Magic - Normal Burnell Autumn's Wish Fairy

They are much to be pitied who have not been given a taste of nature early in life.

Jane Austen - Mansfield Park

Copic markers, Norma Burnell digi image, Elizabeth Crafts butterfly die, green card stock,
copper metallic card stock, black pearl embellishments

Hey there, 

I absolutely love the stunning detail in Norma Burnell images.  When I color them I feel the need  to  slow down and enjoy every beautiful element of  her design.  They never fail to mesmerize me and take me to a tranquil world of my own. This Autumn's Wish fairy image has no grey scale shadows, which I'm finding I prefer. It's more relaxing for me to have the freedom of creating my own shadows as I color.  It's a little trickier and more random, but this is a fairy, and with all that twinkling going on around her, who can say where her light source is. 

I chose bright, vivid colors for my woodland fairy because I love all the magical rich tones of autumn.  I mounted my focal panel on a z-fold card and found the perfect sentiment in my stamp stash for the inside.

I like the way this card stands up for display and exposes the inside panel.  I embellished it with a lacy butterfly for a little added dimension.   The images are mounted on copper matte metallic card stock to compliment the fall hues.

Thanks for visiting,
Go forth and enjoy the exquisite artistry of an autumn landscape. 
Nancy

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Deep Love Mermaid and Seahorse - Normal Burnell Digi

The highest love of all finds its fulfillment not in what it keeps, but in what it gives.

Father Andrew

Copic markers, Spellbinders frame dies, gold leafing pen, white gel pen

Hey friends, 

Sometimes these gorgeously detailed Norma Burnell images are a little intimidating when I sit down to color them, but once I get started, I find myself immersed in a happy copic trance. I'm fascinated with mermaids...aren't we all?...and this gorgeous creature was a dream to color in ocean hues.

I used a fancy white Spellbinders die for her frame because I thought it mimicked swirly ocean white caps and  I gold-leafed my panels because, of course,  that's what I do.  I just like the look.  I used a white gel pen to highlight some of the small details.

I'm crazy about coloring these incredible fantasy images.  They take me to my happy place!

Thanks for visiting.
Go forth and hug a sea horse.
Nancy

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Promise of Spring Fairy - Norma Burnell Digi in Copics

"Just as the bird sings or the butterfly soars, because it is his natural characteristic, so the artist works."     Alma Gluck

Copic markers, Elizabeth Crafts Dies, Norma Burnell digi image, white gel pen, purple and blue glitter card stock

Norma Burnell creates the most beautiful fantasy art images with  loads of detail and interesting elements. It's a little intimidating trying to figure out where to start my Copic coloring, but it doesn't take long to get in the zone and the project comes together before I know it.

I used a lot of blue on this beautiful Spring Fairy image because it's my birthday recipient's favorite color. I sized the layered Anna Griffin frame in Cricut Design Studio to 5 x 7 and cut it out of lavender and blue glitter card stocks. The Elizabeth Crafts butterfly die cut is layered in vellum and blue card stock layers with blue iridescent pearls for the body.

It can be Spring any time of year in Copic Land.  That's why I visit there so often!

Thanks for visiting.
Go forth and create something beautiful.
Nancy

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Forget Me Nots Fairy in Copics - Norma Burnell Digi

👉 The practice of art isn't to make a living. It's to make your soul grow.   Kurt Vonnegut

Hmmm.  What do I create for my amazingly talented artist friend for her birthday card this year?  I could be intimidated and frustrated with all my efforts, but, as it happens, I love making cards for her because she is one of my most ardent supporters.  I have presented her with some pretty feeble attempts at art for many years, and she is always gracious and complimentary about every card I give her.  

My daughter with an art degree is the same way.  I think people who create art also appreciate the time and emotion that goes into any art piece. They are the ones who cherish and display our creations with love.  I adore the handmade cards my friends make for me and I save them all. 

I don't get too upset, however, when I think my handmade masterpieces might end up in the trash of some of my less artistically inclined recipients.  They are appreciative but just not as obsessed with the creative process.  Besides, I don't make my cards to be admired...I make them because I admire the person I'm sending them to.  I do have a mental list of "card worthy" friends whom I know cherish and display my cards and they, of course, will get more of them.  (One darling friend has created a banner with them!) And it sure makes me beam with joy when a true artist gives me some props!

I used Copics to color this gorgeous Norma Burnell digi.  The floral background and oval frame are die cuts.  My embellishments are Elizabeth Crafts peel off border stickers and a few pearls for the butterflies.  The finished card measures 5" x 7". So, do you think my friend will like it? 

Thanks for visiting.

Go forth and create something fabulous.

Nancy

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Midsummer and Dragonflies Fairy in Copics - Norma Burnell Digi

👉 My favorite age is now.

I reach for this lovely Norma Burnell fairy image time and again to color for a card image because I have such a fascination with dragonflies. I love them not only for their grace and beauty, but also for their symbolism. As I was creating this card for my dear friend who is courageously battling a devastating illness, I remembered an uplifting tale of awakening and rebirth I had read several years ago.  I was surprised and excited to find it again on Pinterest.

What a soothing reminder of courage, hope and faith.  Perspective is everything!

Thanks for visiting.

Go forth and create something fabulous.

Nancy

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Autumn Fairy in Fall Shades - Norma Burnell Digi

👉 The things you are passionate about are not random.  They are your calling.

Hi there!

For a Copic junkie like me, the autumn color palette is absolute heaven.  I find myself using color combinations I normally wouldn't use and I'm always surprised at how pretty they turn out. I guess I should pay more attention to Mother Nature.  She's the quintessential master painter of all things beautiful, after all. I made this card for my dear friend's November birthday.  

Here's my Panoply Pattern:

💁 TECHNIQUES:

1.   Download a beautiful image from this Etsy store. 
2.   Color image with Copics and colored pencils   
3.   Back image panel with slightly smaller rectangle of fun foam.
4.   Cut out card base and layers on Cricut 
5.   I resized my base in Cricut Design Space to A7 size
6.   Edge layers with gold metallic pen
7.   Add Stickles to edges of flower petals with small paint brush.
8.   Punch flourish with paper punch out of gold metallic card stock
9.   Change it up and make it your own.

 ✂ TOOLS AND SUPPLIES:

*     Copic markers

*     Copic Xpress paper

*     Colored pencils

*     Krylon 18kt. Gold Leafing Pen

*     Stickles Stardust Glitter Glue

*     Flourish paper punch

*     Assorted paper flowers and leaves

*     Colored card stock for base and layers

*     Gold metallic card stock for flourish

*     Cricut Close to My Heart Art Philosophy Cartridge

*     Cricut Expression die cutting machine

TIPS:

        

A die cut easel  makes this bracket card easy to display.  I love this one from Elizabeth Crafts.

       

There are a lot of really good YouTube videos that explain how to use Cricut Design Space. It's well worth the effort to learn how to manipulate your die cuts.

Thanks for visiting.

Go forth and create something fabulous.

Nancy

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Lovely Lady Birthday Cards - Normal Burnell Digi's

This month it is again my honor and privilege to create two birthday cards for my sweet friends in our bi-weekly card group.  It is our tradition to make cards for the birthday girl and the result is a beautiful array of original cards for her to take home.  Only handmade card artists can appreciate the happy significance of this for both giver and recipient. 

I have lately become enamored with the beautiful mystical art of Norma Burrell.  These stunning fairy digital images were purchased from her Etsy shop.  I love that I can download them immediately after I purchase them and have them ready to color with just some sizing and a quick printing on Copic compatible paper.  I  die cut these images with a Spellbinders label die which I outlined with a silver paint marker.  I had an absolutely delightful time coloring them with my Copic markers. I added a little glitz to the flowers in their hair with some sparkly peel off stickers and embellished the corner with a glittered rose. The card base and layers are from a Close to My Heart Art Philosophy Cricut cartridge file which I sized to 5"x7" in Cricut Design Space.  I like to  die cut  matching easels to send with my cards if the recipient chooses to display them.

Girlie art makes me so happy!

Thanks for visiting

Go forth and be fabulous.

Nancy

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