Wynndy and Glacier Lily Fairy

     Hi. Ann Marie here to share some Crafts and Me inspiration with you today. It's a Hannah Lynn party for me as both of my creations feature beautiful images by Hannah Lynn available at Crafts and Me.  First, a digi image called "Wynndy".  She is colored with copic markers.

   Wynndy was so much fun to color.. all that hair is just fabulous.  Don't know if it is the summer weather and beautiful flowers that are blooming but I have been drawn to these gorgeous bright blues, aquas and hot pinks!

    My second card is the one I made for our last Crafts and Me Rubbah challenge.  It features another image by Hannah Lynn called "Glacier Lily Fairy".  She is out of stock right now but I know Teresa will have her back soon!  

  Once again, I was drawn to the bright colors of the spring and summer!  She is also colored with copic markers and got a splash of Frantage as well.  

    Thanks so much for stopping by.  Please pop over to the Crafts and Me Store to check out these stamps and the NEW VINTAGE images Teresa just posted!  You will be seeing them soon here and in our upcoming challenges!  Also, our Rubbah Team is still hosting its LOTS OF LAYERS challenge.. you still have time to enter. We would love to see what you create! Have a great day!

xxx Ann Marie

Hope is a Thing With Feathers...

     Hello and Happy Thursday!  Ann Marie here to show you my inspiration card for today.  The first one is made with "Hope" by Sara Burrier.   You can find her in our store HERE. I have used some lovely vintage papers and embellishments to showcase this image.  She is colored with copic and touch twin markers.

     The second project I am sharing today is the one I made for our last "Ribbons and Lace" challenge that just ended.  I used "Unleash the Butterflies"  by Zindy Nelson.  Her images are so beautiful and fun to color up!  I also colored her with copics and touch twin markers.

     Yesterday, the "Dynamite Digi" team began their latest challenge, "Buttons and Bows".  Won't you hop on over to the Crafts and Me Challenge blog and take a look at the beautiful design team projects.  We look forward to seeing what you create!  Also make sure to check our latest "Challenge #124 Ribbons & Lace Winners and Top 3" also posted today!  Have a great weekend and thank for visiting!
xxx Ann Marie

"Sharlotta" by Hannah Lynn

     Happy Thursday... woo hoo, the weekend is almost here!  Today it is my turn to show you a new Hannah Lynn rubber stamp available here at the Crafts and Me store.  Her name is "Sharlotta" and she is such a joy to color!

     I have colored this image with copics.  I also used some vintage design papers and distressed the edges with my distressing tool and inks. She is all "blinged out" with beautiful tulle, seam binding, pearls and flowers. Last, I added a sentiment on cardstock that was distressed and crinkled.

     If my second card looks familiar, it is because it was featured here last week at our Dies and Punches rubber stamp challenge here at Crafts and Me. For anyone new to our site, we host challenges every week so hop over to the Crafts and Me Challenge Blog and join in! This card features another beautiful Hannah Lynn mermaid called "Tatiana" and you can find her HERE at the Crafts and Me store.   Again, she is colored with copics.  My card features lots of bling/flowers which I just love to add.

     All of the products and technique details for both of these cards can be found on my blog, My Eclectic Spirit, HERE.  Have a great day!

Say hello to Ann-Marie

Morning everyone,
Today I would like to introduce to you our newest member to the Rockin Rubbah D.T,
The lovely Ann Marie Governale from the U.S.A who has agreed to join our C&M family, we are all delighted to have Ann Marie share her beautiful creations and ideas with all you lovely crafters out there.
Ann-Marie will be joining us on  Rubbah week Thursday's, which is every other week, so please pop in and say hello to make her feel at home.
Scroll down for AnnMaries very first post

This is a little bio from Ann Marie:-

I live on Eastern Long Island, NY and teach high school English.  My husband and I are married 24 years and have a two children. My mother taught me to knit, crochet and quilt when I was a young girl and it continues to bring me great joy. She also introduced me to quilting.  My interest in papercrafts began about 7 years ago when I took a rubber stamp class at my local library. From that moment on, I became completely and totally addicted to cardmaking and rubber stamping. My craftroom is truly my sanctuary! I am very blessed to have such a supportive family, inspiring teachers, and wonderful friends with whom I share my love and creative expression.  My blog has afforded me the opportunity to meet and learn from some of the most talented and inspiring women all over the world.

For my post this week, I colored up a rubber stamp, Robin Pushay's "Just a Little Love."   I am a lover of all things mermaid and under the sea, so this was fitting for me to choose.  This little mermaid is colored with copic markers and spica pens. The image is colored using the "feather blending" technique. I have added pearls, die cuts and lowers to embellish the image.

For more details on this card, you can see them on my blog, My Eclectic Spirit, here.   Thank you for the warm welcome.  Why not join our new challenge happening right now on the Crafts and Me Challenge blog, "Charmed, I'm Sure (Add a Charm)."  Have a great day!