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Monday, April 29, 2019

Kind of Cute Stamps - New Release

Hello, crafty friends!! 

Welcome to my blog! Today I want to share with you a card I created using one of the new released images by Kind of Cute Stamps!  I absolutely love this super cute chef!  I love grilling and this image was so much fun to color and create with! I hope you like it too!


This lovely image can be found HERE

Copic Sketch Markers Used:

Skin:
E53, E51, E50
Hair:
C7
Toupee and Top:
C3, C1
Pants:
W7, W5, W3
Shoes:
T8, T6, T4
Grill:
R26, R24, N4, N2
Steak:
E97, E95
Coals:
YR14, R24, T2
Grass:
G14, G12

That's it!! I hope you enjoyed your visit and please don't forget to subscribe to my blog and leave a comment! I would love to know you stopped by!

You can stop by Kind of Cute Stamps store and see all the wonderful images available!

Kinda Cute by Patricia Alvarez

Again, thank you for stopping by and keep getting crafty!!



Maria 
The Unexpected Crafter










Tuesday, April 23, 2019

Crafty Sentiments Designs - New Challenge

Hello, crafty friends!!

Welcome to my blog! I created this card to showcase the new challenge at Crafty Sentiments Designs.!!  I used this super cute image of two bears.    Its a simple card that tells a lot all by itself.  


Image:

As always I used Copic markers to color the image:

Copic Sketch Markers Used:

Bear on Left:
E43, E41, R12, R11
B26, B24

Bear on Right:
E37, E33, E31
RV13, RV10
R12, R11

Grass:
G17, G14, G12

That's it! Aren't they cute? I hope you like my card and I hope to see you join the new challenge at Crafty Sentiments Designs.

Keep getting crafty!

The Unexpected Crafter


Maria








Monday, April 15, 2019

Passionate Paper Creations - Digi Doodles Project

Hello, crafty friends!

Welcome to my blog!  Today is my first time working with an image from this company: Digi Doodles Studios.  

These stamps are very cute and lots of variety to choose from! I chose this cute image to work with.  I rarely work with curly hair but had so much fun coloring it.  


Image Name: Mia

Copic markers used:

Skin:
E13, E11, E00
Hair:
E15, E13, E11
Eyes:
E31, E33, N6
Lips:
R85
Hair Bow and Top and Socks:
V09, V06, V04, Y15
Pants:
B97, B95, B93
Shoes:
C7, C65
Cup:
YG13, YG00, E25
Bracelets:
YR23

Flower Pot:
E99, E95, E93
Flowers:
R37, R35, G17, G15, G12
Grass:
G17, G15, G12
Block:
C5, C3, C1
Butterfly:
V15, V12, Y15

Sky:
Tumbled Glass Distress Inks

Wow! that's a lot of colors! 😉 I hope you have enjoyed your visit! Please leave a comment and subscribe to my blog for a lot more projects, tutorials and inspiration!

Thank you for stopping by and keep getting crafty!


The Unexpected Crafter
Maria

Speed Coloring - Bunny with Carrot

Hello, crafty friends!!

Today I wanted to share a simple video I created to show the speed coloring on this super cute image by Sasayaki Glitter Stamps.  I fuzzy cut it and then created a tag!  I hope you like it!! 

Sasayaki Glitter Stamps Youtube Channel


Finished Project


Copic Markers used:

Bunny:
C3, C1, 0
Carrot:
YR27, YR07, YR04, YR02
G17, G15, G12

I used a variety of dies and punches to create the tag!!

Thank you for stopping by! Please don't forget to like and subscribe the video and channel!!

Keep getting crafty!


The Unexpected Crafter




















Friday, April 12, 2019

Scrappers Delights Special Deals Project

Hello, crafty friends!! 

Welcome to my blog!! Today I want to share this project from Scrapper's Delights Special deals!!  I chose this image to showcase these deals.  My daughter wants to be a vet and I decided to color this cute nurse's uniform green to represent the Vet assistants in my area.  I hope you like her.

Follow this link to the Scrapper's Delight's blog to see all the events going on like the Progressive Challenge on the Facebook Fan page and the Challenge Blog!! 



As always, I used my Copic markers to color the image

Skin:
E13, E11, E00
Hair:
E19, E17, YR18, YR14
Eyes:
E33, E31
Lips:
R26
Uniform:
YG17, YG13, YG11
Shoes:
C3, C1
Ground:
W5,W1
Clipboard and Accessories:
C3, C1, B00, YR23

That's it!! I hope you like my card!!  Stop by the Store and Inspiration blog for more images, ideas, sales and more inspiration!

Thank you for stopping by and keep getting crafty!


Maria
The Unexpected Crafter

Blog Challenges I have entered my project:




Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Crafty Sentiments Designs - New Challenge

Hello, crafty friends!!

Today I want to share my latest card for the new challenge at Crafty Sentiments Designs.  The theme is: All for the Girls!!  I chose this sweet image of a girl enjoying her time outdoors and being thoughtful.  


Copic Markers:

Skin:
E13, E11, E00
Hair:
E19, YR18, YR14
Hat:
E44, E43, E41
YG13, YG11, YG00, R85, R83, R81
Shirt:
R85, R83, R81
Tree Stump:
E37, E33, E31
Flowers:
YR23, Y13
Leaves:
G17, G14, G12
Ground:
YG17, YG13, YG11

As always, I love coloring my clouds using distress inks.  
I used Tumbled Glass to color them.

Thank you so much for stopping by and I hope you subscribe and follow my blog and Youtube channel for more inspiration and tutorials.

Keep getting crafty!



Friday, April 5, 2019

Scrapper's Delights - New Release April 2019

Hello, crafty friends!!

Today I want to share this card I created for the new release at Scrapper's Delights!! Elves have arrived at Scrapper's Delights! I am sure you will love them. Also, check the special deals being offered with VIP images!

But first, check out the entire collection below!! hey are fantastic!! 

HERE  


Picture



Image: Chibis - Nix

Copic Sketch Markers used:

Skin:
E53, E51, E50
Hair:
E19, E99, E97, E95, E93
Eyes:
YG13, YG11, YG00
Clothes:
YG97, YG95, YG91,
E97, E95, E93
Shoes:
E15, E13, E11
Bow & Arrow:
E44, T2

Background:
Distress Inks Mowed Lawn and Tumbled Glass

I hope you like my card and coloring! Please subscribe for more coloring, tutorial, crafting and sales!!

Thank you for stopping by!

Keep getting crafty

Maria
The Unexpected Crafter





Good Night Dino - Card and Video

Hello, crafty friends!!

I created this video to show I colored this super sweet sleeping Dino!  I hope you enjoy watching the video and like the finished card.  



Finished Card


As always, I used my beloved Copic markers to color the image. I choose to use my distress inks to create the background.   Its easier for me and it saves me Copic ink :P

Please don't forget to like and subscribe to the channel! There is much more to come!

Thank you for stopping by and keep getting crafty!


The Unexpected Crafter



Thursday, April 4, 2019

Kind of Cute Stamps - New Release April

Hello, crafty friends!!

I wanted to share another new release by Kind of Cute Stamps for the month of April 2019.

You can find more of the new releases:


Copic Sketch Markers:

Skin:
E53, E51, E50
Hair:
E18, E17, E15, E13
Ballerina suit:
R85, R83, R81
Grounding:
W3, W1
Ball:
YG13, YG11, YG00

I hope you like my card and coloring!! Please visit the Kind of Cute Stamps store and 
Facebook Fan page for more creative cards, coloring and community!

Thank you for stopping and keep getting crafty!


The Unexpected Crafter
Maria

Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Kind of Cute Stamps - New Release April

Hello, crafty friends!!

I am so happy to introduce to you my first card as a team member for
Kind of Cute Stamps! And the stamps truly are cute!! I chose this image to showcase the new release for April 2019.


You can find New Releases HERE

Copic Markers used:

Building:
E09, E97, E95, E93
Y13
Blades:
W3, W1

Background:
Distress Ink mowed lawn

Sky:
Tumbled Glass

That's it! I love using distress inks to create a scene or background.  I hope you like my card and coloring and I hope to see you visit Kind of Cute Stamps store to see more lovely and cute selection of stamps!!

Keep Getting Crafty!!



The Unexpected Crafter
Maria

Monday, April 1, 2019

New Release - Little Monsters - April 2019

Hello, crafty friends!

Today I want to share with this you one of the cute Monsters being released by Sasayaki Glitter Stamps!!  I created a video of the coloring of another of the images released this monster of another cute monster.  Please scroll down below to see it.

Here's the preview of all the images.  Click on the image to view them in the store.


My card


Hiding Monsters

Video of Speed Coloring of one of the monsters



Please LIKE and subscribe for more tutorials and fun coloring! Don't forget to visit the Sasayki Glitter Stamps Blog and join the challenge!




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