Prima Princess Gabrielle Cling Stamp - Miss You Card

Never allow waiting to become a habit.  Live your dreams and take risks.
Life is happening now. 

Hey there from Nannyland,

While I'm certain I'm putting up new roots in the perfect place for me right now, I left behind some dear California friends that I miss every day. One such lady is a beautiful friend of more than 30 years, with whom I have spent countless hours pondering the mysteries of life.  We have always been there for each other,  through thick and thin, and I especially appreciated her love and support during my first two battles with breast cancer.  Now, as I navagate through my third,  I miss having her near to offer words of wisdom, laugh with me and remind me that things always work out fine in the end.   

I was excited to make a card for her to tell her how much I miss her.  I loved coloring  gorgeous Prima Princess Gabrielle with my Copics because I knew I could add some tiny die cut flowers to her hair and bouquet to create some fun dimension. Her size was perfect for a slimline card, which I matted with a double die cut scallopped frame. I attached her with foam tape and added a layered Hero Arts sentiment made with a stamp and die set.  The small flowers are from Spellbinders and the large one was created with Heartfelt Creations stamps, dies and mold.

I hope I have inspired you to think about the friends you don't get to see often and create a card to tell them how loved they are.  Go forth and make someones day with a snailmail love note.

Thanks for visiting Nannyland.

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

Nancy (aka Pink Panoply)

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Prima Princess Coco Cling Stamp - Altenew Rose Dies

She lived joyfully, not because her circumstances were joyful, 
but because she was joyful.  Dieter F. Uchdorf

Hey there from Nannyland,

Along with the beautiful warm sunshine and dazzling spring flowers blooming everywhere, it feels like life as we knew it before the pandemic is blossoming anew.  My hubby and I enjoyed a very crowded art festival this weekend and it felt like old times wandering around without a mask and smiling at cute little babes in strollers.  I've been around a few years and have some health considerations as many my age do, but after two Covid vaccinations and two boosters I'm ready to get back to rubbing shoulders with the masses. 

Following a very busy tax season and some welcomed visits from friends and family, it feels invigorating to sit at my desk and pick up my Copics again. I found these layered Altenew rose dies in my stash and went about creating some hot pink posies for this pretty Prima Princess image called Coco.  I used Copics for my flower layers and matched them to the dress and head wreath on my stamped image. I'm excited to try water colors next time for a softer, more painterly look.    

My roses were die cut with water color paper so they're very sturdy when glued together...almost like chipboard.  I adhered pink gems to the centers and popped up a white beaded pearlescent butterfly for dimension.  

Prima Princess Coco cling stamp, Altenew Rose dies, Copic markers,
white gel pen, Cricut die cut frame, gem accents 

I sized the 6 x 6 square frame to fit my trimmed image in Cricut Design Space and cut it out in pearlescent white card stock. The berries on my wreath are accented with a white gel pen.  

It's time to take a deep breath, be grateful, slow down and enjoy life.  I'm ready....how about you?

Thanks for visiting Nannyland.

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

Nancy (aka Pink Panoply)

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Prima Princess Alexis - Bloom With Grace

There is nothing in nature that blooms all year long, so don't expect yourself to do so either. 

Prima Princess Alexis stamp, Copic markers, Anna Griffin background die, Cricut cutting and writing feature, gold leafing pen, white gel pen, Martha Stewart butterfly punch, blue card stock, mini flower die cuts with Nuvo centers

Hey there,

Prima Princess stamped images are an absolute delight to color with  Copic markers!  My stamps  sometimes get lonely hanging out in their stamp storage because it's faster for me to print a digi image precisely sized to fit my card.  THIS large stamp fits a 5 x 7 card perfectly and I think she's  absolutely dazzling.  I was happy for the much-needed practice coloring flowers on this elegant image.  My challenge was to create a subtle background to accentuate her lovely, coquettish pose.

I die cut an Anna Griffin swirly background four times and glued the dies together to create dimension for my background.  With all the fabulous detail in this image, my sentiment was enough to complete my design. I printed and cut the sentiment on a label shape using my Cricut Maker.  I edged it with a gold leafing pen and added a bejeweled punched butterfly.   I embellished the foreground bouquet with a few mini flower die cuts with Nuvo drop centers. One of the large blooms is adhered with mounting tape for dimension.  I added details to the flowers and berries with a white gel pen. 

This card will be sent with love and paper hugs to my friend in California.  Birthday cards are my fave!

Thanks for visiting.

Go forth and bloom gracefully.

Nancy

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The Sisterhood of Crafters Easter/Spring

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Unicorn Challenge #63

Retro Rubber Challenge #154 (stamp approximately 5 years old)

Classic Design Challenge #3

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge #3

Lemon Shortbread Challenge #142

Allsorts Challenge Week 616

Prima Princess Birthday Card - You Sparkle

Nothing is a waste of time if you use the experience wisely.

Auguste Bodin

Prima Princess Charlotte stamp, peel of gem stickers, white gel pen,
Spellbinders scalloped frame die, mounting tape, copic markers

Hey there,

When my sweet, thoughtful friend surprised me at our crafting group a while ago (bc=before Covid-19) with a beautiful Prima Princess Charlotte stamp, just because she knows it's "my style," I knew the best way to thank her was to create a card for her using this lovely image.  Her March birthday  presented the perfect opportunity and I planned to present it to her in person at our March group meeting.   Who knew we would all be sheltering in our homes when her birthday celebration rolled around.  So this card was sent by snail mail, stuffed with paper hugs and kisses, and a wish that we will be celebrating our delightful group birthdays together soon.

All the mandala detail seemed a little daunting at first, but with a fairly limited palette, things came together quickly.  The stamp itself is made for a 5 x 7 card, but I cut it down to accommodate my 6- inch frame.  I used subtle peel off sticker gems for blingy shine without too much bulk.  I added some extra sparkle with regular gems in the centers of the mandalas. The image panel is edged with a silver leafing pen and mounted to the scalloped frame and card base with mounting tape. 

I'm so grateful to have an artistic pursuit that keeps me happy and busy tucked inside my cozy home for now.  And I love sending happy mail to my friends who are in the same boat.  Life is full of  exciting surprises and  unexpected challenges....and ain't it grand?

Thanks for visiting.

Go forth into the next room for a Hallmark movie and a homemade cookie.

Nancy. 

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Live Life in Full Bloom - Prima Princess Stella

Bloom as if you want to make the whole world beautiful. Debasish Mridha

Prima Princess Stella cling stamp, Copic makers, Spellbinders frame die,
Cricut cutting and writing, gold leafing pen, white gel pen

Hey there,

It seems like forever since I've used an actual rubber stamp for my coloring, so  I was thrilled  to look through my stash and discover THIS gorgeous cling stamp called Stella  from Prima's  Princess collection.  I love her large size, which is made to fit my favorite 5 x 7 inch card dimension. There are several amazing images in this collection and I think I have almost all of them. I colored her in Copics and trimmed her to fit  a 4 x 6 inch panel.  I edged the panel with a gold leafing pen and mounted it on a slightly larger black panel.  The black frame die is from Spellbinders.  I sized the ribbon banner in Cricut  Design Space and used the Cricut writing feature to print the sentiment.  I thought the corners were a little boring for this frilly card, so I trimmed them with a Crop-A-Dile and added a small gold gem.

I have several of these pretty Princesses on my desk just waiting to be colored and fancied up for cards.   Don't you love finding forgotten treasures in your stash?!

Thanks for visiting.
Go forth and discover some forgotten cherished treasures in your stash. 
Nancy
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Prima Princess Zuri - Tulips for the Birthday Girl

After women, flowers are the most lovely thing God has given the world. Christian Dior

Spellbinders frame, Prima Princess Zuri stamp, copic markers, pearl accents

Crafty, artistic friends are the most fun to create handmade treasures for because they always appreciate the time and effort that goes into them.  I used Prima Princess Zuri on this birthday card for my friend to thank her for introducing me to these gorgeous stamps (and enabling my obsession with them).  Yesterday was our group birthday celebration for her and she actually gave ME another beautiful Prima Princess stamp to add to my collection.  Now that's what I call a sweet friend!  She loves flowers and bright colors, so I chose tulips in bright spring hues to wish her happy birthday.

When I posted this Prima Princess,  I mentioned I loved the look of a white frame bordering my vivid image.  I tried it again here, and I still like how it shows off my colorful lady. 

I added some subtle pearl accents to the corners, die cut my image in an oval to fit the  frame, and gave her some dimension with pop dots.  She looks like she's presenting tulips to my birthday friend, doesn't she?  The kind of flowers that don't wilt.  Like I say, I love creating happy mail for my darling friends!

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

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Spring is in the Hair - Prima Princess in Copics

Let the beauty of what you love be what you do.

When it comes to copic coloring, flowers and lovely ladies are definitely my faves.  Coloring the image is the fun part for me but turning it into a card with a frame and embellishments gets tricky. I  always want my hand colored image to be the star of the show. For this card I took a cue from my quilts and decided bright against white always looks clean and pretty.  This lacy white frame is fancy enough for my girly tastes, yet subtle enough to let my image shine  I chose my Spellbinders frame before I colored this Prima Princess stamp because the size couldn't be manipulated on the computer like a digi. Some of my lady had to be cut away to fit my 5 x 7 card but I think the frame suits her  well.

It's a little amusing that every time I start to color a face image with my copics, I feel like I've never colored one before. Even with all my practice, the skin and hair still intimidate me.  Things usually turn out okay, but I always feel like it's magic and a bit of luck.  I'll just keep practicing until it seems more natural to me.

I used a gold pen to line the image panel and the frame. I added some pearls to the corners and sat on my hands so I wouldn't add any more bling.  This enchanting princess steals the show on her own and she asked me to please let her shine. I told her she needed her lace shawl because she's sleeveless.  Yes, occasionally my art work speaks to me...and yes, I always answer back.  

Thanks for visiting.

Go forth and create something fabulous.

Nancy 

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Prima Carina Sugar Skull - Copic Markers and Spellbinders

"Our family is the focus of our greatest work and joy in this life; so will it be throughout all eternity."  Russell M. Nelson

When I saw this beautiful Sugar Skull stamp from Prima Marketing, I knew I had to have it.  My fascination with sugar skulls has been growing exponentially for the past few years.  I'm pretty sure it started with  the  dazzling young ladies dressed up in full sugar skull regalia at the Lahaina Halloween party a few years ago. I was memorized by the beauty of  their vivid traditional costumes.  Some of my friends suggested  I watch the sweet movie "Coco" and I was charmed and bewitched. I'm a family history and genealogy enthusiast and volunteer weekly at our local Family History Library helping others learn about their ancestors. I love the heartwarming Day of the Dead tradition of gathering with family and friends to pray for and remember loved ones who have died  and  help support their spiritual journey.

This very large 5 x 7 inch stamp leaves little room for embellishments on a card but when colored with bright copic hues it doesn't need much else.  I wanted Carina to have a backdrop as glamorous as she is so I chose this intricate Spellbinders frame as her backdrop.  Photography never does the gold card stock justice, but I love the elegant shine in real life. The sentiment that comes with this image is so perfect, I just had to squish it somehow on the front of my card.  Somehow everything seemed to come together in the end.

Don't you just love coloring images that speak to your heart?

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


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Prima Princess Sydney - Copics and Prismacolors

👉    “I’ve done my best, and I begin to understand what is meant by ‘the joy of strife’. Next to trying and winning, the best thing is trying and failing.” Anne of Green Gables

Hi Everyone,

Celebrating  my birthday with my darling family last week was such a pleasure and I feel truly privileged and blessed.  Now I'm  eager for another year of creative fun.  Coloring has been my obsession since I was a very little girl so "adult coloring" is absolutely blissful for me. These gorgeous lady images call to me from my craft room, begging to be beautified with colorific brilliance and adorned with dazzling, glittery accents.  

I colored lovely Sydney with copics in bright primary shades and then added some detail touches with my Prismacolor pencils.  I've been watching some YouTube videos while on my treadmill lately and have learned some really good coloring tips from some of my favorite paper crafters.  I would highly recommend the YouTube/treadmill thing!  It's a very delightful twofer.

As a birthday gift from my husband, I ordered several Spellbinder frames in sizes that would fit these larger images.  If you don't already buy your own birthday gifts, why not???  I'd much rather have die cuts than jewelry or new shoes.  

So... Copics, Prismacolor pencils, silver Spellbinder frame, glittery bow and rhinestone...that's it!  This Prima Princess steals the show. 

Thanks for visiting.

Go forth and create something fabulous.

Nancy

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        Inspire. Create. Challenge #19 - Colour Challenge

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        Little Red Wagon Challenge #449 - A Rose by Any Other Name

        

        

        

Silvery Floral Natalie - Prima Princess Stamp

👉 Happiness radiates like the fragrance from a flower and draws all good things towards you. 

Hey there,

I just discovered these amazing Prima Princess stamps and I'm positively hooked.  I already have seven of these lovely ladies and I'm not going to stop until I have the whole collection.  They're absolute heaven to color with any color medium but, of course, I choose copics. This bewitching lady is called Natalie. I colored her gorgeous locks blue, just like they were on the package she came in, because I would never have thought to color them that way myself and I love the look.

The stamps are big and are meant for larger cards (5 x 7ish) so I needed a frame large enough to showcase the whole image. I found this notched frame in Cricut Design Studio and I did end up cutting her down a bit to fit, but I like the way she fills the frame.  My embossed silver metallic frame is okay, but I think it's a little overwhelming and distracting for my image.  I'm going to use this same design for another image, but next time I will use softer colors to frame her and some soft paper flowers for more texture and interest, maybe even adding some to her hair.

I have several of these marvelous Prima Princesses already stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink just waiting to be changed from black and white to copically brilliant!  I'd love for you to visit again and see what I come up with.

This is what I used:

       This Prima Princess stamp

       Elizabeth Crafts leaf and flower dies

       Eliabeth Crafts green Mylar Shimmer Sheets for leaves

       Silver metallic card stock

       Sizzix large embossing folder

       Copic Markers

       Mounting tape for frame

       Notched frame sized to 5 x 7 in Cricut Design Studio

       Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Thanks for dropping by.

Go forth and create something fabulous.

Nancy 

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