CRAFT Challenge #716

 Hi friends!

I'm currently attending a conference this week and having a grand time so this entry will be short and sweet.

This week's CRAFT Challenge Blog's theme is: Christmas

This week's sponsor is: The Cutting Cafe

I used the file: Christmas Elisha Jean

I used the print and cut feature in Silhouette Studio and cut it out with my Silhouette Cameo.

I colored Elisha Jean and her outfit with acrylic paint makers by Diamond Press and Crayola Colors of the World markers.   

For the background, I use a double-sided patterned paper. I cut the center out with an oval die by Catherin Pooler and flipped it over to reveal the other side. 

I used green splatter paint by Brutus Monroe to add some Christmas green to the background. The gems came from Hobby Lobby. The sentiment came with Elisha Jean's file. Isn't she the cutest?

You can visit the CRAFT Challenge blog here: CRAFT Challenge to see other project in this category or submit your own.

~Paula

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Craft Challenge Blog #715

 Hi friends!

I know, I've been quiet. I do that sometimes and when do I am usually still here. This is the time of year that I am planning my garden and often taking some online or in-person workshops/conferences, etc. I love to learn and make it a priority not to stop. 

The Craft Challenge Blog is finishing up a 2-week challenge which mean I get a week off which is kind of nice. This week the theme is: Inspired by a movie and the sponsor is: Dr. Digi's House of Stamps and let me tell you, it was so hard to narrow down a choice for this theme as there are some really great choices. I was in the mood for some magic and chose: Wizz Doodles as he looked really fun and made me think of Dumbledore from the Harry Potter stories.

I used the print and cut feature in Silhouette Studio to print and cut the image to my desired A2 size with my Silhouette Cameo. This allows me to size the image and place it just exactly as I want it. My next step is to color. I brought up an image of Dumbledore to use as inspiration and started...

I colored most of the design using alcohol markers but for skin tones I really love using Crayola's Colors of the World sets. I think they're perfect and easy to use. 

Of course, magic needs to have some sparkle in there. I using embossing powder to add a rainbow of glittery sparkle. 

And finally, a fun sentiment to match...

I hope you enjoyed a little bit of magic.

~Paula

Please Note: This post contains product links so you can easily find any supplies and/or tools you may be interested in. I encourage you to shop small businesses as much as possible. As an Amazon Associate, I may be compensated for a purchase made using my provided link. However, no additional cost is extended to you.