Dustin Pike blog hop and challenge

I am lovin' how easy it is to use digital images and Dustin Pike is one of my favorite artists that creates digis. The little dragon I used in this card is an example of the super cuteness of his designs!! Dustin had a blog hop yesterday to help lauch his new challenge blog and a new group of images that will be released later this week. The challenge was to use any DP image to create a Valentine card. So here is mine!

I used an old sketch from Splitcoaststampers for my layout....had to work quickly cuz Kyli was napping...and some scraps of SU designer papers. That cute little heart corner punch was still sitting out on my table from one of last week's projects, so I used it again here. The dragon image is colored with Copic markers with a little glitter added to his wings. A couple of blings down the side and it's done! Thanks for stopping in a taking  a peek!

Before I go, I want to let you know what is going on over at Totally Stampalicious! They are having a sale this week....all stamp sets are 15% off with a free digi download with purchase. This will include the two new sets that are going to be released on Friday! Be sure to check back here and at Totally Stampalicious on Friday to see the cute new sets!!

Still very cold here. We had no power at the school this morning when I got there and we herded all the kids into the cafeteria where the back up generator provided them with heat, lights, restrooms, and breakfast. Of course, they were excited that they didn't have class.....until the power came back on!! Then back to grind stone we went!! They say it will likely happen again tomorrow....hurry Spring!!!

2010 New Year Dragons

I made some New Year cards this year, something I have never done before. I had this adorable dragon digital image from Dustin Pike and without adjustments, he will be obsolete in a few days. This was a free image that Dustin released on his blog a few weeks ago. He typically releases one free digital image each week and has other images you can buy singly or in sets. This is a great example of his style which I think is just adorable!

I used an old sketch challenge from Splitcoaststampers, number 158 to be exact. The front of the card is shorter than the back and the image panel is dropped down to make up the difference. This layout really forces you do decorate the inside of your card, something I have struggled with for years!

The images were colored with Copic markers with some glitter added to some parts. The glittery papers are from a neglected stack called All Dressed Up from DCWV. I used a computer-generated sentiment on the inside above the dp panel. It simply says "Happy New Year."

I am off to work on my stamp room this morning. Tricia is hosting a stamp/scrap yard sale down at Priceless on the 23rd of January. I have lots of "stuff" that needs to find a better home...just have to sort it out.....