What a gem 💎

Happy Friday!  This week’s CCC  newsletter is all about crystals and gems.  I  don’t color crystals or gems very often but doing something new is always fun!

First I colored the crystals with gel pens.  Start at the base with a dark color then  use a damp paint brush to blend towards the point.  Add lighter colors as you move the the point.  For a good video tutorial see Vitruvian art on You tube.

Cut out the colored crystal formation and trace it onto black card stock

I used Brea Reese metallic crayon to create a glow, but I hated the lines so I turned it into a huge glow.  It isn’t what I wanted but it works!

This is the card I made using this weeks premium image by guest illustrator Eny Dunn (Doodledaisiesandink).   Want the premium image? Sign up for the premium membership today just $15 a year at Oddballartstamps

100 issues

Hey friends! Over at Oddballartstamps we have issues....100 issues of Creepy Cute Chronicles that is!  Can you believe it?   We think that warrants a 🎉 party but then again we think everything requires a party 🎈!  Congratulations Lizzy and Oddballartstamps on 100 issues of CCC newsletter and here’s to 100 more.

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Corona Chan gets TP’ed

Corona Chan includes 1jpeg and 8 png

Happy Friday everyone!  Have you seen the April monthly exclusive for Oddballartstamps?  Her name is Corona Chan and she has definitely got this shelter in place thing handled!  What do you do to get through the day?   I find coloring relieves the stress of these days.
Do you want to get your hands on this premium image?  It’s easy, just become a premium member for $15 a year and you get access to this and all premium digital stamps.  .Membership is that simple and what a bargain, not to mention that creating is good way to bust boredom!  Look for the Creepy Cute Chronicles newsletter tonight and enjoy the Easter weekend.

Die cut slider and profile of the 🦠 virus mechanism 

Happy 🐣 Easter

Big eyed chibi Easter girl and Easter basket

     Easter weekend!  Maybe you aren’t able to make your usual plans right now but how do you plan to celebrate this year?  You could check out the Holiday section at Oddballartstamps and create something fabulous!  The store has several varieties of Easter girls and baskets in cute or creepy styles.  Lizzy has images for all your holiday needs in which ever style you choose.  For my card I chose the the SUPER cute big eyed chibi girl and Eater basket.  I changed her wavy hairstyle into square braids (not to bad for my first attempt...I don’t think).  I had a little trouble coloring this card because my pencil sharpener is dull and I am out of new ones....hopefully the grocery store has a fairy decent one 😳.  This shelter in place is inconvenient sometimes 🙄😊.  So whether you are having an egg hunt, binge watching movies while eating jellybeans or hanging out in a bunny costume be sure and make time to stop by Oddballartstamps and use code CHR1 for a free image when you buy 2!  Happy Easter!

Close up of images

Chibi Easter

     Hello! Chris from Clever Dexter  here to provide a little inspiration for this Month’s challenge.  The theme for April is appropriately called Bunny Hop and is sponsored by Stampers Delights.  For this project I used this adorable bunny called Chibi’s Easter basket.  She definitely makes a delightful Easter Bunny,  don’t you think?  Stop by Stampers Delights shop and check out their products.
     Have you entered  the Clever Dexter Challenge yet?  We would love to have you join in.  Each month’s challenge has PRIZES and bragging rights for the winners, see the Clever Dexter blog for complete rules!  Can’t wait to see you finished project!

RN love

Jenny has a cure

     This post is for all the nurses out there doing their best job.  At this critical time I think about all the nurses I have known from my clinical nurse to oncology nurses.  This is my salute to you😘!!
     This card was made using the fabulous Jenny, created by the talented Lizzy at Oddballartstamps. This set comes with Jenny and 3 sentiments.  I used black widow light skin for her skin, Irijiten pencils for her clothes and prima premium colored pencils for her hair.
      Be sure and checkout the Oddballartstamps store and use the STAYSAFE for 10% off your order!

Anime bunny

Anime bunny

    Hello! Everyone over at Clever Dexter everyday is excited about our 4th challenge.  This month’s sponsor Scrappers delights  you definitely need to check out their shop.  The theme for April’s challenge is Bunny Hop and has an optional color scheme of turquoise, orange, pink and white.  I think I nailed it!
     We would love for you to join in our challenge, check out the Clever Dexter blog for all the rules.
Winners earn a month of bragging rights and of course PRIZES (if you use and image from our sponsor Scrappers delights.  Looking forward to seeing to creations!