A New Year. 2016

Wow... it has been a really long time since I have posted on this blog.  I have other blogs... I admit it.
My devotion is divided between many passions.  I just can't help it. There are so many ways to create beautiful art.  Even the smallest works of art can become a passion.
People are created to be creative.  Some create music, some create with words that rhyme or empower or evoke peaceful feelings.  Some create with paint, paper, flora, photos, fabric or food.

I happen to enjoy creating with many of the above mentioned things.... except food.  Not me... don't like to cook.  Well, sometimes I do.  And when I do I am very creative ... never use a recipe, too confining.

Anyway... I've been enjoying the digital art again and have uploaded many of my designs to my Etsy Store.
Pollywoggle Lane

I have all my "Quilted Cuties" available as digital downloads and am looking forward to creating a few more.  Maybe I'll create a new series.  But it will be fun to make a few cards for examples.
I actually got a second place ribbon at my State Fair for a card I made with one of the designs. Picture to come.

Ok.. just because I LOVE it when you come look at my blog (and because it is that time of year) I am offering one of my cards to you for free.  If you scroll down you will see the blue heart card with the matching envelop. There are also instructions on how I made the one in the picture.  You may go to the links here to print out and make the card and envie.  
Blue heart card
blue dotted envie
If you scroll down even further you will see another printable heart card.
These cards are meant to be printed on card stock and cut out.  Regular paper will work but not as nice.
Happy Valentine's Day

OKay....   Here is a little 'eye candy' for you people out there who love to do just a little something special for Valentine's Day.  I have two pdf files (may make a few more) ready for you to print out to cover a candy bar for someone you love.  They are free so print as many as you like.   If you have a pdf editor or a program like photoshop you can edit the front of the label to say whatever you like.  Maybe put someone's name on it.
This is what the file looks like.

You may find the files here along with instructions for making your own personalized candy bar wrapper.
I didn't have a big candy bar but I wrapped one around cardboard so that you can see what it looks like.  The pic is not so great but you get the idea.

Have fun.  And Happy Valentine's Day!

First Challenge

This is my first challenge card.  I am doing this for a challenge with Splitcoast Stampers "A Peachy and Delightful Parade of Colors".    I wasn't sure if the colors they listed were the only colors I could use.  But I think as long as they are the main colors then it is ok.  The colors listed are peach parfait, poppy parade, daffodil delight & white.
I used my "Angel Quilted Cutie" and colored her in Photoshop.  I used a brush I had made which is also used in the Quilted Cutie images.   I cut out a second angel and folded the wings and hand crimped the dress so that they would stick out.  I embelished the sentiment with little gold studs and I added a red thread rose.
Now to figure out how to link the card image to the challenge site.

It is hard to see the gold in the studs and the little stars in the angel's hair.  Looks cute don't you think?

Have you tried it yet?

I was testing out my card templates.  It was fun by the way.  I like being able to do a little and get a lot of results.
I printed out the heart card and then printed it again.  (If you purchase the card on the website you get the extra heart as well.)  You can print it a second time and cut out the second heart to use as an embelishment like I did here.

I'm not sure if you can tell.  But I put some 'poof' under the heart and glued it all around the edges and then down over the heart on the card.  So it give it a puffed up, "pillow" look.  I added a bow and then layered the sentiment which is raised.   I also printed out and made the envelope that matches.  That is when I realized that the little 'window' on the front of the card are upside down.  At least, the return address area is at the bottom instead of the top of the envelope, according to the way the flap in the back closes.  So, I am going right away to fix it.   But I though you might like the preview of the card example I made.

And here is an example of a card that you can purchase on the website.

This card has the extra side legs and tail to cut out and layer on the pony.  I did this and then I pushed down the sides of the legs to make them look more pillowy.  I added a bow and the sentiment.

TIP:   You know how we all like to use those little thick dots with the glue on both sides to raise our layers?  My dots have a tendency to only be sticky on one side and then I have to glue the other.  Or... they are mostly too thick and so I have to cut them in half.  What I use more than the purchased dots are clippings of styrofoam meat/veggie trays.  You know, the trays that come under the meat or cut veggies that you buy in the store?  I just cut them into little rectangles and glue them under the embelishments. Works perfectly and I can make them as long or short as I want them.  And they are FREE.

Too Many Choices

Are you like me when it comes to having too many choices?  I just get more confused when there are too many options.  And when I am on the internet it is so hard for me to remember where I found this and where I saw that.  I could bookmark everything (and I think I have)... but then I have to scroll through the whole list a dozen times just to even remember what the site was called.
I have been trying to join different stamping groups and so far I just can't keep up with all the blogs and groups and blog hops.  There are so many wonderful artists and designers.  I want so badly to become a part of what is going on.  But it is just so overwhelming.  I find one place to become a part of the community but I just can't seem to keep up with the pace of what is happening, the blog hops, the challenges, the galleries.
I have no idea if any of my digital stamps will sell or not.  All I can do is stick them on the internet and hope the word gets out. 
But I have to say... Having the cards in pdf files ready to print and embellish has helped me to send out more cards myself.  I don't  usually go the easy way... but having them already colored (I know.. I colored them myself) and all I have to do is print and add a few things.... makes it so easy.
Today I thought about making some ready to print cards for people who can't print on card stock and want the ones that print on paper and then fold into 1/4 cards.   Someone sent me one they had made and it was pretty stable and I liked the way it looked.  So I might have to change my template around so that it can be printed onto card stock and the cut out or onto paper and then folded.
Oh... I have my website up and running with items ready to purchase.   Check it out.
www.digiart.cindyribet.com

Another Heart Card?

Well, why not?  It is almost Valentines day.  And you can't have enough Valentines.  Am I right?
OK.. so check out this card.

Click on the card to see a larger image.

Click here to get the pdf file to print out and make into a card.

I would suggest to use the plain envelop template and print it out on colored paper to make your envelope. You could also print the card onto plain paper and cut out some of the hearts to glue to the front of your envelop or use as a seal on the back.