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Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Kind of Cute Stamps - August New Release

Hello, crafty friends!!

Welcome to my blog! Today I want to share a cute image being released this month by Kind of Cute Stamps! Isn't he cute?  

You can check on the link below all of the other new released images! They are all super cute!


by Kind of Cute Stamps

Piggy:
R12, R11
Shirt:
YR27, YR24, YR23, YR21
Pants:
E18, E17, E13
Shoes:
YR24, YR23, YR21
Flute:
C3
Grass:
YG17, YG13, YG11

That's it!! As always, I use Tumbled Glass for sky or clouds.  I used some die cut clouds to complete the scene.  I hope you like it!

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Keep Getting Crafty and 
Thank you for stopping by!



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Maria
The Unexpected Crafter





Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Crafty Sentiments Designs - Anything Goes Challenge

Hello, crafty friends!

Today I want to share this card I created for the new challenge at Crafty Sentiments Designs.  The new challenge is Anything Goes!



Copic Sketch Markers Used:

Skin:
E53, E51, E50
Hair:
E18, E17, E15
Eyes:
E33, E31
Top:
B12, B14, B16
E44, E43, E41
Pants:
B29, B26, B24
Socks:
E43, E41
Shoes:
B16, B14
Golf Club:
C3, C1, YG00

Sky:
Tumbled Glass Distress Ink

Grass slopes:
Mowed Lawn Distress Ink

I hope you like my card and thank you so much for stopping by! Please don't forget to leave a comment and subscribe!!

Keep Getting Crafty


Maria
The Unexpected Crafter





Monday, July 22, 2019

Your Next Stamp Photo Booth Stamp

Hello, crafty friends!

Today I am excited to share this card I created using one of my favorite stamps by Your Next Stamp.  Its the Photo Booth Stamp set! LOOOVE it!! I created my own Polaroid picture frame but you can get it from Your Next Stamp as well.  




Image by:

Copic Sketch Markeres Used:

Dog:
E33, E31, N6, R12, R11
Cat:
W7, W5, N6

Background was colored using Victorian Velvet color.

I kept it simple! I will play around with this stamp set for sure again to create more fun Photo Booth pictures!!

That's it for today! You can find more on my projects at my other social media pages:
Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and Youtube!

Thank yo so much for stopping by and as always,
Keep Getting Crafty!!


Maria
The Unexpected Crafter




Tuesday, July 16, 2019

Crafty Sentiments Designs - New Challenge

Hello, crafty friends!!

Today I want to share a card for you for the new challenge at Crafty Sentiments Designs.  I chose this image to showcase the new challenge! The Theme is: 


Copic Markers Used:

Snowman:
C3, C1, 0, YG07, YG04, YG02
Hat:
R29, R27, R24, YG17, YG13, YG11
C3, C1
Scarf:
R29, R27, R24, BV02, BV01, YG13, YG11, B26, B24
V09, V06, V04
Gloves
YG13, YG11
Mouth and Front Buttons:
W7
Broom:
E33, E31, V06, V04
E15, E13, E11
Squirrel:
E44, E43, E41
Nut:
E33, E31

Snow/Ground:
T2, T1, B00

Clouds:
Distress Ink Tumbled Glass


Friday, July 12, 2019

Scrappers Delights - Special Deals

Hello, crafty friends!!

Welcome to my blog!  I want to share with you today a card I created for the special deals event going on at Scrapper's Delights! I chose this super sweet image of sweet girl enjoying her time on a swing!! 

Check out the other images on special at the Scrapper's Delights store! They won't last for long!  Also check out and join the blog challenge for a chance to win awesome prices!!


I used my beloved Copic markers to color and distress inks to create a simple scene.  I hope you like it!  Please leave a comment and subscribe to my blog! I will be having more crafting, coloring and tutorials soon!

Keep getting crafty and thank you for stopping by!

Yours truly,

The Unexpected Crafter
Maria


Friday, July 5, 2019

Scrapper's Delights New Release - Graffiti Boy

Hello, crafty friends!!

Today I want to share this lovely card and video to showcase the new release by Scrapper's Delights! The theme is Graffiti!  This images come with a large variety of words and images to create your own graffiti wall!!  So cool!!

Also, Scrapper's Delights is having a DT call!! Woo-hoo!!  You can click
 on the link below to apply.



Click to apply: HERE

And now, below you can see the video where I colored this fun image!


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Image: Graffiti Boy
You can find it HERE

Copic Sketch markers used:

Skin:
E53, E51, E50
Hair:
C9, C7, C5
Eyes:
E33, E31
Shirt:
R29, R27, R24
Pants:
B97, B95, B93
Shoes:
R24, T2
Mask:
E43, E41
Pain Spray Can:
YG06, YG03, YG00
Graffit Wall brick:
E97, E95, E93
Words:
RV14, RV13, YG13, YG00
Sidewalk:
W7, W5

I hope you have enjoyed your visit! Please leave a comment and stop by my Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest and YouTube accounts for more inspiration and art!!

Thank you for stopping by and keep getting crafty!

The Unexpected Crafter
Maria









Tuesday, July 2, 2019

Kind of Cute Stamps - 2nd New release - July 2019

Hello, crafty friends!

Today I want to share a 2nd image from the new release at Kind of Cute Stamps for the month of July 2019.  I LOVE dogs so this image was so much fun for me to color!  This cute girl is so happy walking her puppy! I would be too.  I used my beloved Copic markers to color the image and used Distress Inks to create the scenery.


Image: Kind of Cute Stamps

Copic Sketch Markers
Skin:
E13, E00, E000
Hair:
C7, C5, C3
Top:
V09, V06, V04
Skirt:
B29, B26, B24
Shoes:
N6
Leash:
R56

I hope you have enjoyed your visit! Please don't forget to subscribe!  Check my work on Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest and Twitter.

Thank you for stopping by and keep getting crafty!

The Unexpected Crafty
Maria







Crafty Sentiments Designs - New Challenge Bright Colors

Hello, crafty friends!!

Today I wanted to share with you a care I created for the new challenge at Crafty Sentiments  Designs.  The theme is: Bright Colors. I tried to use colors that for me would be bright!  


Image:

As always, I used my preferred coloring medium: 
Copic makers and also distress inks for the clouds.

Skin:
E13, E11, E00
Hair:
C9, C7, C5, C3
Tongue:
R12
Shirt:
YR07, YR04, YR02
Apron:
YG17, YG13, YG11, V05, Y13
Pants:
B97, B95, B93
Socks:
YR07, YR04, YR02
Shoes:
E44, E43
Grass:
YG06, YG03
Flowers:
V09, V06, V04, Y13
Leaves:
G17, G14, G13

Clouds:
Tumbled Glass Distress Ink

I hope you enjoyed my card and coloring!  Don't forget to stop by the Crafty Sentiments Designs challenge blog and enter the challenge for a chance to win.

Thanks for stopping by and please subscribe for more crafting inspiration and coloring.











Monday, July 1, 2019

New Release - Kind of Cute Stamps July 2019

Hello, crafty friends!

Today I want to share a card I created one of the super cute new releases by Kind of Cute Stamps.  Its about two birds seeming to have a conversation at the beach!  Aren't the cute?

I simply used an embossed background and simple clouds and sentiment and colored them with Copic markers.  


You can find this cute image under 


Copic markers used:

SeaGull
C3, C1, 0, YR17

Ball:
R29, R27, R24
B29, B26, B24
YR15, YR13
YG17, YG13, YG11

Bucket:
YR07, YR04, YR02

Bird on sand:
B02, B00, YR04, YR02

Sand:
E33, E31

Water:
Distress Ink Salty Ocean

Sky:
Tumbled Glass Distress Ink

And that's it!! I used am embossing folder with a nautical theme. I like for the colored images I do to be the focus and the paper I use only to compliment it.  White here was best.

I hope you like it!  Please leave me a comment and subscribe.  Also check out my Youtube channel, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter for more inspiration!

Thank you for stopping by!  Keep getting crafty!



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