Happy birthday!
Hard to believe, but 5 years ago today, I started this blog, my little corner of the cyber world... It's been a fun 5 years - lots of life lessons, a little stress, but most of all, enjoyable interaction with you, and growth as a designer. This blog has been a fun way to share the things I love and the things that I see and know, escape the stresses of cross-cultural living, and connect with people who "get me." Thank you for meeting me here!
To celebrate the occasion, a birthday card! Actually, this is the sample I made for Jeanne's challenge on Tuesday - I used stamps from Flourishes, watercoloring the background with a teal reinker and coloring the image with Touch Twin Markers. We're still creating cards over at SCS for the Hope You Can Cling To card drive... the cards will be sent to the UT MD Anderson Cancer Center for visitors to share with patients in the breast cancer unit.
These are the markers that I used:
I have some goodies to share with you tooooooooo...........! I have 3 prize packages to give away, and all you need to do is leave a comment below! You don't have to become a follower, but if you're not a regular reader, that would be a great way to check back and see if you've won. Up to you.
Prize #1 - Impression Obsession Floral Duos II Clear Stamp Set + 3 Touch Twin Markers (new #120 Black markers in brush and bullet tips, + a blender)
Prize #2 - Skipping Stones Design Dogs Vol. 1 Clear Stamp Set + 3 Touch Twin Markers (new #120 Black markers in brush and bullet tips, + a blender)
Prize #3 - smARTworks/dkdesigns Joy unmounted rubber stamp set (this is my son!) + 3 Touch Twin Markers (new #120 Black markers in brush and bullet tips, + a blender)
I will draw a winner on Oct. 31st at midnight EST! I would like to wait and mail prize packages Stateside to winners in the States, so those prize packages will be mailed in December, sometime after the 12th. Thanks for understanding! Good luck!!
P.S. Popping this in over at the OCL challenge to make a pink card, and the Dolce Stamps and Cards challenge to make a square card with diecuts!
Congratulations! 5 years and going strong!!! Love your birthday card with those pretty, soft colors!
ReplyDelete5 years - WOW! I love reading your blog. You are an amazing artist both through the cards you create, and more recently by creating the stamps themselves. Your new Christmas Tree Collage stamp was a must have! Have a safe trip back to The States!
ReplyDeleteYou have such a delightful blog. Thanks for sharing your talents and thoughts with us these past five years. Looking forward to see what you create in the years ahead. And what a sweet card for such a fabulous event!!
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Happy Blog Birthday. I enjoy coming to visit your blog and seeing what you have created. Thank you for your inspiration.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!!! And I'm blown away by your coloring!!!! Fantastic!
ReplyDeleteDina, congrats on 5 yrs of blogging. The flowers on your card are so pretty. I haven't tried the Touch Twin markers and haven't seen them anywhere, yet. Always something new in this craft that comes along and I usually find it sooner or later. What a nice gesture to make the card for the cancer center. I am sure it will make someone very happy.
ReplyDeleteAgain, congrats on 5 yrs and to many, many more.
Congratulations Dina on 5 years of blogging! I enjoy reading your posts and love seeing your creativeness.
ReplyDeleteCongrats- absolutely love your work and would love to read about your coloring techniques (because it's STUNNING!)
ReplyDeleteHappy 5th Dina... I check your blog everyday. Thanks for the daily inspiration. Hugs, Nellie.
ReplyDeleteThe time really flies doesn't it! I've been blogging almost three years now. I too have met so many wonderful people that I'm lost without my online friends! Where can I get re-inkers? I've heard a lot about them but never see them.
ReplyDeletecongrats & happy blogbirthday :) you're pretty much my inspiration for starting my blog. always one of your biggest fans ><>
ReplyDeleteI just found you and your site. Wow! Coloring is certainly your thing. I would like to follow your blog and learn from you. Hope you will continue to submit your wonderful creations!
ReplyDeleteHi there,
ReplyDeleteHappy Blog-Anniversary! Beautiful card today. I always love dropping in to see your wonderful works of art. We will be welcoming you home soon I guess, I was wondering when that was going to be. Thanks for sharing.
Katie B.
Happy 5th Dina...your art work is fabulous and I enjoy every time I see your posts...thanks for keeping up with all of us. One of these days, when I can ever find the time, I will get back to you about the watermark...not really a LOL moment...I just work full time and have little time. Hope you understand :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday on the 5 years of blogging.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and the coloring detailing is outstanding..........so, so pretty.
Wishing U the very best of luck in the many more years 2 come.
ColleenB.
Tx. USA
Happy 5th Birthday!! Gorgeous card, Dina!! Thank you for sharing the creativity God has blessed you with!! ~Amy S.~
ReplyDeleteHappy Blog-Birthday! Your card is beautiful. Thanks for sharing. Blessings for you.
ReplyDeleteHi Dina!
ReplyDeletePlease do not enter me in the drawing....just wanted to stop by and congratulate you on five great years-o-bloggin'! Thanks for sharing your tips with us....though I don't comment much, I do enjoy reading your posts in my email. Keep up the great work! God Bless!
i'd love to have a chance to win any of the prizes! i'll be checking in to see who wins
ReplyDeleteHappy Halloween!
linda patti tpatti@windstream.net
Congratulations Dina - Wouldn't miss your column.
ReplyDeleteI subscribe and see it every day! Nice prizes. Hope I win.
Sarah
Happy 5th!! Beautiful birthday card! I am always inspired by your wonderful artwork and have learned so much from the tips you share! Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteI think I found your blog at least 4 years ago... Love your art and enjoy coming here at least every other day... I have enjoyed your art, family and spiritual inspiration.
ReplyDeleteLinda
(heeeey.... you guys made me ink)...
Hi Dini, congratulations! I've been a follower for some time now, and always enjoy your beautiful creations, thanks for sharing1
ReplyDeletehappy blog birthday
ReplyDeleteI like comeing to your blog you alwasy have beautiful cards
I like alot all of tips that you show us
hope you have many more to come
happy birthday again
thank for your nice candy
Happy blog-o-versary! You're inspired us with your fabulous creativity and shared with us some tips and tricks to attempt it ourselves. Thank you, thank you, and I look forward to many more years. Your birthday card is beautiful, I love how the blue glow around the image makes the colors of the flowers pop!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 5years of blogging Dina. I look forward to your email updates. Your colorig is fantastic. Thanks for a chance to win
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing! Thanks for hanging out with us at Our Craft Lounge.
ReplyDeleteHappy bloggoversary! I have been a subscriber for years, I love your coloring and especially your willingness to share tips and techniques both here and on SCS! Now I'm a follower too. Congratulations on the five years, what a milestone!
ReplyDeleteWow Dina, Congrats on your 5 years of blogging!!! I have to tell you that ever since I have been following your blog, I have learned so much from your tutorials.Your coloring is so wonderful!! Hope you have much more blogging years!!
ReplyDeleteDina, I just had to comment when I saw the image of your little guy - I love that - makes me happy just looking at him! Thanks for sharing your art and soul here - you're so good at it!
ReplyDeleteOh How Lovely! your colors and shading are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you joined us in the Dolce Stamps and Cards Challenge this week!
Judy
congratulations on your 5 year milestone! as always, this is beautifully coloured.
ReplyDeleteWow, 5 years is a long time ... but then you have lots of creativity to share!! It has been fun getting to know you through your blog! Thanks for the chance to win some fun prizes!!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty love the watercolor. Thanks for joining us at Dolce Stamps and Cards Square Card and Die Cut Challenge. Congrats on you Blog BDay.
ReplyDeleteHappy 5th, Dina! I stumbled across your blog about a year ago and have been following you every since. Thank you for sharing all your tips and beautiful inspirations. thanks also for the chance to win an awesome prize. Have a safe trip back to the states.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I stopped by...Never too late to wish you a happy 5 yrs of blogging..I have been a lurker for a pretty long time...but promise to come back soon!!!
ReplyDeletehave a great journey ahead!
Congratulations on your blogoversary!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful image! Your coloring give it a soft feel! Wow card!! Thanks for joining us in the Dolce Stamps and Cards Challenge!!!!!
Beautifully colored flowers Dini thanks for joining us in this Dolce Stamps and Card die cut challange.
ReplyDeleteCindy