Believe in Your Selfie - Whimsical Journal Pages with Vera Lane Digi Stamp

Take time first thing to visualize an incredible day. 

 Hey there from Nannyland,

It's a gray, misty day outside my Nannyland window,  but that doesn't stop me from creating a bright, sunshiny world for my adorable Vera Lane image's selfie-snapping stroll.  She's obviously a modern-day Dorothy-type, meandering down the yellow brick road on her way to the Land of  Oz, snapping selfies of her awesome self in a magical, enchanted landscape.

Imagining a colorful landscape with bedazzled primary-colored orbs on curly tree branches is just what I needed today to immerse myself in a happy, peaceful place.  I adore Vera Lane's quirky images and I can't resist creating large soulful eyes to replace the cute dots she draws for a more whacky wide-eyed look.  I drew stripes on my little lady's frock to add some swing and added die cut hearts to the bodice for extra texture in honor of Valentines Day this month.  A few die cut flowers and a butterfly make my scene come to life

I was happy to skip my usual Cricut generated sentiment in exchange for some easy word strips I created on my computer.  

These pages came together very quickly to my delight because my mojo takes a little extra effort due to my recent health challenges.  It's nice to know that my imagination doesn't depend on outside factors in my life, but is ignited by lighthearted energy from within.  True joy lives within our hearts! 

Thanks for visiting Nannyland.

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

Nancy (aka Pink Panoply)

                                                              Playing along with:

613 Avenue Create January Challenge
Stamping Sensations Challenge - Hand Colored
We Love 2 Create Challenge #2

Allsorts Challenge 815

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A Perfect Time To Craft Challenge #1

Classic Design Challenge #1

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge #84

Crafts Galore Encore Challenge #131

Be Yourself Journal Pages - Vera Lane Digi Image

Word of the Day: Shenanigator
A person who instigates shenanigans. 

Hey there from Nannyland,

One of my all-time favorite digi artists is the extremely talented Vera Lane, whose charmingly quirky images bring delight to everyone who sees them. They're super fun to color with Copics because the simplicity of the lines makes it possible to personalize them with a few extra strokes of a marker.  I always love adding more detail to the eyes because it gives a little extra personality to the already vivacious characters.

These pages are the first in a journal I have reserved for the more off-beat images in my digi library.  I like placing them in happy scenic settings and enjoy having two pages of space for some fun die cut elements and a message that matches their whimsical mood. Cricut Design Space is a great place to discover lots of options for writing and die cutting. My sentiment was generated with the Cricut writing feature. The layered die cut birds are from the Birds on a Branch collection at Spellbinders.  Of course, I couldn't resist embellishing my little lady's lovely hair with colored gems, as well as the eyes on the birds.  I used a white gel pen to add extra details to the eyes and dress. 

I'm having the best time browsing my die collection and dusting off some very old dies to use on my layouts.  The fancy birdcage on my sentiment page has to be at least fifteen years old.  The bow and the small bird cages also go way back.  What's better than discovering new ways to use ancient supplies! 

How about you?  Is there a story you would like to tell with all those seldom-used treasures you have accumulated and might have forgotten about?  I hope I have inspired you to use your imagination and some long-forgotten art tools to uncover a new story you've been dying to tell.

 

Thanks for visiting Nannyland.

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

Nancy (aka Pink Panoply)

                                                                       Playing along with:

Digi Choosday Challenge Wk 8

613 Avenue Create February Challenge

CD Sunday Plus Challenge #127

Gem of a Challenge Wk 4

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Sweet Stampin' Challenge - Always Look On The Bright Side of Life

Creative Fingers Challenge #272

A Perfect Time to Craft Challenge #3

Classic Design Challenge #2

Worldwide Crafters and Colorists Challenge #14

Princess and Frog Z-fold Valentine - Vera Lane Kiss the Frog Digis

The only way to get what you want in this world is through hard work.
Tiana, the Princess and the Frog

Hey there from Nannyland,

I had the best time creating this quirky Valentine card for my wonderful soul mate of 50+ years.  Vera Lane's charmingly whimsical images just crack me up every time I use them.  Since guy cards are often a challenge for me, what with my girlie style and all, these unique images allow me to keep my fussy elements, but in a humorous, lighthearted way.  

I printed my elegant Kiss the Frog digital stamps on Xpressit blending card at 4 x 6 and colored them with Copic makers.  I knew it would be a little tricky to fit these larger images on the same card,  so my favorite Z-fold box card was the answer.  I lengthened the height to 5 inches and cut the base and layering panels out with my Cricut Maker.  I used the Cricut writing feature to create my sentiment. The closed card measures 5 x 7. 

My flowery meadow background scene is digital paper and my blooming tree is from the Cricut image library.  I gave myself permission to glam up my royal couple with all the regalia their status deserves.  I paper pieced my princess dress with a sweet, floral print and added a sparkly gem necklace.  I used colored pencils to create a plaid design for the frog's necktie.  The princess, frog, crowns nnd necktie are all adhered to the card with mounting tape for dimension.  Gems and pearls were added generously to add to the splendor of my majestic scene. 

I think my hubby will get a kick out of this very realistic depiction of our extraordinary relationship. I hope I have inspired you to add a little whimsy to your Valentines this year.  Go forth and create a chuckle for yourself and someone you love.

Thanks for visiting Nannyland.

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

Nancy (aka Pink Panoply)

Playing along with:

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Arty Divas January Challenge

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Morgan's ArtWorld #2

Peace in the Kingdom - Vera Lane Cinderella Digital Stamp

Let us not take ourselves too seriously.  None of us has a monopoly on wisdom.

Queen Elizabeth II

Hey there from Nannyland,

Now and then,  I just have to stop what I'm doing and grab a magical Vera Lane digi to create a wacky card for one of my quirky friends.  The whimsical expressions on the faces of these images crack me up and are perfect for cheery notes to loved ones who need a little chuckle.   This one is called Cinderella (Etsy says she's unavailable at this time) and she lives up to her name with her magical, majestic countenance.            

Her humongous eyes provided me with good coloring practice because the eyeballs on the original image are just tiny dots in the middle of large white circles. She looks really cute that way but I loved giving her eyelids with long lashes and large colorful irises to make her a little more glamorous.  I added to her a regal look by adding gems to her gown and a sparkly purple rhinestone to her crown. I used the cutting and writing features in Cricut Design Space to create the tag card base, the coordinating iron gate and the sentiment. 

 

Vera Lane Cinderella digital stamp, Copic markers, assorted gems.
Cricut  cutting and writing features, white gel pen

This card will be perfect for my daughter who lives in Copenhagen, Denmark where an actual queen literally rules over her kingdom.  Since Denmark is often listed as the most peaceful place in the world, the Queen must be a very happy lady.

Thanks for visiting Nannyland.

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

Nancy (aka Pink Panoply)

Playing along with:

Try it on Tuesday Challenge - Make it Feminine

Pammie's Inky Pinkies Challenge #2230

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Color Dare Challenge #506

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The Paper Funday Challenge #43

The Creative Crafters #54

QKR Stampede Challenge #448

Patties Creations Challenge #196

Vera Lane Princess - Covering the World With Glitter and Pearls

If glitter is wrong, I don't want to be right.

Vera Lane digi, digi paper, Tattered Lace arch die, Copic markers, assorited gems

Hey there from Nannyland,

After pondering some meaningful optimistic resolutions I could adopt for the shiny new year ahead,  I have decided the sentiment on this card is perfect for my new mantra. Let's dress up and show up in a sparkly way! 

After my third eye surgery in a year,  I'm ready to open my eyes and see all the amazing beauty in the world and leave the wearisome, challenging events of the past year behind me.  This little Vera Lane princess was such a delight to color and embellish with bounteous bling.  I found the perfect background paper in my digi stash to create a magical landscape. 

  

       

I chose bubblegum pink acrylic gems to adorn her majestic crown and popped on a glittery gem as a focal point. I used a silver leafing pen to line the sentiment tags and background panel. The fancy Tattered Lace die cut arch is also lined with silver and, of course, trimmed with pearls.

The world could use some sparkle right about now.  Let's get sprinkling! 

Thanks for visiting Nannyland.

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

Nancy (aka Pink Panoply)

Playing along with:

Through the Craft Room Door January 4 Challenge

613 Avenue Create Challenge #202201

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends Challenge #173

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Dies R Us Challenge #184

Morgan's ArtWorld Challenge #1

The Creative Crafters Challenge #47

The Fairy and the Unicorn January Challenge

You Make My Heart Smile - Vera Lane Digi

 There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart.    Jane Austen

                 Vera Lane digi, Cricut Design Space frame, bokeh heart digital paper,                 
Copic markers, red enamel dots, gold leafing pen, white felt flower

                  

Hey there,

This little Vera Lane sweetie has been begging for some Copic attention for ages and I think Valentines Day is perfect for her card debut.   One of the things I like most about Vera Lane images is that I can fancy them up a bit while keeping their quirky cuteness. 

This is how my little lady looked before her Copics makeover, and while I think she's super adorable, I knew a touch of eye makeup and lipstick would bring out her lovely Betty Davis eyes.  Then, of course, her dress needed some style to go with her jazzy new look   How fun it is to customize these darling images to make them come alive!

I originally planned to add some doodle flowers and butterflies to the background, but when I saw this cute stylish frame in Cricut Design Space,  I decided on a simpler design.  I sized the frame layers to fit a 6 x 6 card.  My image is off-set to make room for my sentiment, which I printed with the Cricut writing feature. I finished with pretty digital bokeh heart paper in the background. 

Applying makeup to my stamps and digital images is a little more rewarding than applying my own makeup.  You know when you stamp on textured paper and your image doesn't come out clear?  Exactly! 

Thanks for visiting.

Go forth and customize your artwork to make it your own. 

Nancy 

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Guest Designer for Arty Divas - Peace Begins With a Smile - Vera Lane Digi

It may be unfair, but what happens in a few days, sometimes even a single day, can change the course of a whole lifetime.    

Khaled Hosseini

Vera Lane digi, copic markers, IO mini butterfly and flower dies, digital background from Etsy,
white gel pen, gem, Nuvo Drops, computer generated sentiment

Hey there,

I'm extremely pleased and honored to be Guest Designer this week for Arty Divas Challenge Blog. Thank you so much, Zowie, for bringing a smile to my face and inviting me to  design alongside your amazing Design Team.

You can join the fun at Arty Divas Challenge Blog HERE

Oh, how I love Vera Lane digital stamps!.  I love how incredibly quirky they are and so much fun to color.  I've decided to send this card to my childhood girlfriend for her birthday next month because she's crazy like I am and the peace theme hearkens back to the 60's and some very priceless memories of our high school shenanigans.  We were both God fearing, church going girls, mind you...so we happily remember all the awesomeness!

I colored my little flower child with copics, fussy cut her and adhered her to my background with mounting tape for dimension. My background is a digi scene from Etsy, which I embellished with die cuts and markers. I colored the mini Impression Obsession butterflies with copics and created the centers for the IO blossoms with Nuvo drops.  I added details to the garden flowers and tree with a black fine line marker.  I used pink and green copics to add shading to the grass and tree. The sentiment is computer generated and lined with a black marker.  My white gel pen was perfect for adding some small details to the dress and flowers.

Smiles all around here, and another thanks to Arty Divas for creating a lovely place for artistic types like me to showcase our "masterpieces".

Thanks for visiting.
Go forth and make the world more peaceful with your beautiful smile.
Nancy

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A Perfect Time to Craft Challenge #5
Crafty Sentiment Designs ATG Challenge

Stay Close to People Who Feel Like Sunshine - Vera Lane Digi

"Those who bring sunshine into the lives of others
cannot keep it from themselves."

Copic markers, Vera Lane digi from Etsy, Cricut cutting and writing,
white gel pen, gem swirl, bow die, dp background 

Hey there,

I've recently discovered THESE Vera Lane's digi stamps on Etsy and I'm blown away by their whimsical cuteness.  These fabulous images are so lovably quirky,  I just can't get enough of them. This darling little girl's enormous soulful eyes shaded by her luscious curtain-like eyelids are so dreamy.  And, oooooh, those  magical plaits!

I cut out the tag-shaped 5 x 7- inch card base in Cricut Design Space. I knew I wanted the sentiment to match the mirth this little doll-face conveys, and I think this one is perfect.  I have several sunshiny friends in my  fun-loving tribe who are worthy of this card.  And, thankfully, i have several amazing Vera Lane images  to play with.

Thanks for visiting.
Go forth and spread some sunshine.
Nancy

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