More Anyas & last chance to sign up for the Blog Candy!

Tomorrow's the big day...I'll be drawing a random winner for my blogiversary Blog Candy! Have you signed up yet? You can check out the details right HERE!! To get your name in that drawing one more time, just leave a comment on today's post and tell me what you listen to or watch while you're stamping. For me...it depends on my mood and what I'm working on, but I MUST have something going in the background, either a dvd or music while I'm stamping! If it's a DVD, it's probabaly a musical :) !!! For the first card, I used the Elf Anya, limited edition stamp. Just a heads up, this is a limited edition stamp and when the supply runs out, they're gone for good...so if you like her, you might want to place your order sooner rather than later. She is adorable, that's for sure!!! I actually pulled out one of my all time favorite Christmas movies while making this card, ELF :) ... love that movie especially this little song/scene ~ Baby it's cold outside)! Those embossed dots on the scallop were made with my Cropadile, then I went over them with my Sakura Clear Glaze pen...fun way to add a little texture! I shared a quick little tutorial on the Cropadile Embossing technique last year, you can find that right HERE.

Here's Rock Star Anya ! My daughter, Katie, wrote songs and played the electric guitar in a high school band (they were REALLY good!)... and this card totally reminds me of her. She went through a phase of dying her hair a variety of colors, including pink! I have to admit, I'm glad she's back to being a blonde...but she looked cute, even when she was my pink haired girl ;) And here is my very conservative little Teacher Anya card (that's my nice way of saying that I think my card looks plain). My daughter, Megan, is studying to be an elementary school teacher so this stamp is extra special for us.

I love hearing about which Anya is YOUR favorite. As for me, there's no way I could ever choose a favorite...whichever one I'm working with, that's my favorite. From the nurse to the rockstar...they are all perfect for someone I know! And the upcoming (soon to be released) Ian (Anya's fiance) is going to be a favorite too, can't wait to get some ink on him!!

A couple of you have asked Copic questions (great subject...love my Copics), so let's see. My favorite Copic to outline/shadow with is the C1 (that's what I used with the teacher). But sometimes I use BG000, which I did today with the Elf and the Rock Star. The other question that is asked from time to time is, how to get started with Copics...I'm going to email a couple friends and see what's currently available for starter kits. If you use a lot of SU supplies (like me) then you also want to make sure you get colors that will coordinate with your cardstock and DP...and I'm going to find some resources for you there too. And you need to use the right paper and ink for optimal results. My plan is to answer those questions (and maybe a few others) in an upcoming post... or at least get you a link to a site that can answer those....how does that sound?

Alrighty then :) ... thanks for stopping by! I'll be selecting a winner for the blog candy tomorrow around noon, so be sure & check back to see who our lucky duck will be!!!!

Supplies for my Elf Anya card~ Stamps: Elf Anya, In the Spotlight (retired SU hostess set) Paper: Chocolate Chip, Riding hood Red, White, Ski Slopes DP Ink: Graphite Brilliance (with clear embossing powder), Old Olive Tools/Accessories: Copics, Spica Clear Glitter pen, Sakura Clear glaze pen, Riding Hood Red Taffeta Ribbon, Scallop Edge Punch, Cropadile (for embossing), Dimensionals

Supplies for my Rock Star Anya card ~ Stamps: Rock Star Anya, Sentiments (from Pink Poison) Paper: Pink Passion, Chocolate Chip, White, DP from K&Company Ink: Graphite Brilliance (with clear embossing powder), Pink Passion Tools/Accessories: Copic Markers, Spica glitter pens, Kaiser self adhesive rhinestones, Large & Small Star punches, Large Oval punch, Oval Nesties with CB, Sakura Clear glaze pen

Supplies for my Teacher Anya card ~ Stamps: Teacher Anya, Sentiments (Pink Poison) Paper: Chocolate Chip, Brocade Blue, Riding Hood Red, Holiday Treasures DP Ink: Graphite Brilliance (with clear embossing powder), Chocolate Chip Tools/Accessories: Copic Markers, Spica clear glitter pen, Sakura clear glaze pen, Scallop Edge punch, Cropadile (for embossing), 1/4" circle punch, Silver brads

Happy Wednesday to all :) !!!