Surprise....Just Because Release

Hi Friends~
I am sure you all have been wondering where the heck I have been!  This past month has been very hectic at our house!  Working full-time is amazing...I absolutely love my job....however in all of my free time I am studying my butt off to get my CPA licensure!  I take my first (of four) exam next Thursday....Eeeekkkkk!  I'm getting pretty nervous!  A couple weeks ago, my hubby and I went on a much needed vacation....we went to Myrtle Beach for a week.....had a fabulous time!  However, upon coming home we got some not so good news in our family, we found out that my Gramps was diagnosed with cancer.  The good thing is the doctors feel it is localized and after numerous tests have found that the cancer is not in his organs or bones...that was some good news.  He just started his chemo treatments this week.  If you could keep him in your prayers that would be greatly appreciated!  :)

When I found out about my Gramps my crafting mojo disappeared.  So that's the reason why I've been missing from blogland.  I'm slowly starting to come out of my "funk" and am starting to color again....which feels good....I forget how much of a stress relief coloring is for me....my Copics are GREAT therapy and my happy place....lol!  Now onto some fun.....

Today I have some fabulous images to share with you!  Susana has released some amazing new stamps  today at SCACD just because she wants to bring you even more fun!!!!  There are 2 gorgeous perfume bottles designed by Victoria Case and 2 new flower children designed by Elisabeth Bell for SCACD!  Meet one flower of the flower children.....Daisy Doll:

I absolutely adore Daisy Doll...she so reminds me of the Anne Geddes pictures!  I used this cutie pie for a baby card for our friend's who had a little girl 3 weeks ago!  Papers are from the Echo Park Springtime collection.  MS border punch edge has been accented using Self Adhesive Pink Rhinestones.

Daisy Doll has been colored with Copics and accented with my black pastel pencil.  Image has been cut out with a circle nestie and popped up on a SB Doily Motiff.  I then took my Viva Decor Hologram Glitter Liner and outlined the image.  The doily has been accented with my Viva Decor Rose Paper Pen, and Viva Decor Yellow Pearl Pen.  The Rose Paper Pen was also used to accent the butterflies along with Star Dust Stickles.

Flowers are from the fabulous WOC and arrangements consist of 35mm Trellis Roses, Cherry Blossoms, Sweetheart Blossoms, Hip Roses, and 8mm Semi-Opened Rosebuds.

I used my Illuminate Smooch to sparkle up the flower petals on Daisy Doll.  I love the soft shimmer that the Smooch adds.

And one more angle shot so you can see all the beautiful dimension!

Card #2 that I am sharing today features the brand new Flora Perfume Bottle by Victoria Case for SCACD!

Isn't this stamp dynamite?!!  I went for a shabby chic girlie-ness for this card!  I adore these perfume bottles soooo much!  They would make adorable wall hangings for that stylish girl that you know....AKA that would be my sister!  I am hoping to surprise her with two wall hanging with these new stamps!  You can find them both at SCACD -->HERE<--!  Paper are from the Echo Park Be Mine collection!  Bottom right corner has been accented with a filigree metal corner and the striped paper has been decorated with a gorgeous grey silk ribbon from WOC.  

My perfume bottle has been colored with Copics and accented with my black pastel pencil....I am loving the depth that I can get by adding just this little bit of pencil shading!  Image has been cut out with a Labels one nestie and while the image was still in the nestie I lightly airbrushed the edges with my Copic RV11 to add a very subtle and soft edge.  The spray top of the bottle (pink part) and hearts were accented with Star Dust Stickles. For the black part of the spray top and the tassel I used my Crystal DecoArt Glamour Dust Paint to add a beautiful sparkle to the image...I LOVE this paint because it dries clear leaving behind all the stunning sparkle!  This definitely is a MUST HAVE product!

 Flowers are from the fabulous WOC!  The main flower in my image is using the BRAND NEW Organza Rose Trim.  I cut one of the flowers off to use as a flower!  LOVE LOVE LOVE these!!!!  The rest of the arrangement consists of 35mm Trellis Roses, 20mm Roses, NEW Tulips, Gypsophilas, 4mm Closed Rosebuds, and 8mm Semi-Opened Rosebuds. Then I used some rhinestone swirls to accent the arrangement.

Finally one more angle view so you can get a look at the depth of this card!  I hope you have enjoyed my showcases of these new images!  RUN to SCACD to order yours today!  While you are there make sure you check out the paper pads....I hear Susana has an amazing sale going on with the paper this weekend!!!

For my European friends you can find these stamps at Quixotic Paperie -->HERE<--!  Make sure you head over to the store blog to find the links for the other fabulous designers to see what they have created with these gorgeous new stamps!  Don't forget to go and order yours today!

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SURPRISE....It's A New Day Blog Hop!

Happy Friday Everyone!  I hope you all had a FABULOUS week and are gearing up for the weekend!  For those of you who got hammered with the snowstorm I hope you are finally able to dig out from all that snow!  I can't imagine 2 feet of snow...YIKES!  I hope those of you who were traveling (especially Marti and Suzanne who were at CHA) are now home safe and sound!

This weekend we are gearing up for the SUPER BOWL....I tell you I am not a huge football girl but when the GREEN BAY PACKERS are in the Super Bowl you can bet that I will be watching...for those of you who don't know I only live an hour away from Green Bay...I work and go to school in Green Bay so I am a true fan!!!!  I have my Rodger's jersey all set to wear that day...hopefully I can get all my homework done before the big game! 

Now onto my fun for today....soooo DID YOU HEAR.....
SCACD has some FANTASTIC NEW STAMPS available today!  OMG these are all adorable and I tell ya I have been coloring like crazy having so much fun with all of these newbies!  Sooooo......if you are here from the fabulous Elaine's Blog then you are in the correct spot!  If not....head over to the SCACD Blog to start at the beginning of our fantastic hop....TRUST ME you don't want to miss a stop along the hop!  Plus there are prizes to be won!!!

This little girl is near and dear to my heart!  I am so happy to introduce you to Kim in Awe by Elisabeth Bell for SCACD! She is a part of the Spring Sampler by Elisabeth Bell for SCACD! Isn't she precious?  I am so thrilled and excited to tell you that this cutie pie was named after moi!  I was thrilled beyond words when Susana told me that this sweetie was named after me!  Isn't she sooooo cute how she's exploring new things....yep takes after me....as I love exploring new things...from the wonderful world of accounting, to different crafting items, to books....everything I tell ya!  So that is the story behind Kim! ;)  Thanks again Susana...you truly have blessed me with your friendship (heart ya lots!) 

Now, enough of my babbling in excitement and back to my card!  The papers are from the wonderful Bo Bunny Crazy Love (hurry and get yours as it's 15% off right now!)  I love this pad as it's all full of brown and pink combinations....as many of you know my favorite color combo!  lol!

Kim in Awe as been colored with Copics and accented with a White Gel Pen.  I also too my Sakura star dust pen and accented the folds in her dress and on her bow to add a soft subtle glimmer to the image!  The background has been airbrushed with my Copic ABS while it was still in the SB Labels 9 die to get the crisp white edge!

Flower arrangement 1 consists of a 30mm Wild Rose, 15mm roses, 10mm roses, 8mm semi-opened rosebuds, and 4mm closed rosebuds.

I felt this sentiment fit this card so beautifully!  I truly believe that it is the little things in the life that matter the most....I have to remind myself of that all of the time...It's the I Love Yous and Hugs and Kisses that matter the most in life!  And it's so funny how little things can trigger such wonderful memories!!!!  The little flower that you see on the sentiment is an embellishment that I have made myself!  This beautiful flower as been made with Clay!  I've used the Hearty Lightweight Air Dry Clay that Susana carries!  This stuff is absolutely AMAZING and easy to work with!  At first when I got it I was thinking it was going to be hard to use....but it's so fun and easy and LOVE it for embellishments because when it dries (I let mine dry overnight)it really is lightweight...I think my paper flowers are way more heavy then the clay!  I found my flower mold on etsy but Susana has some SUPER FUN products for clay which you can find, -->here<--!  Then I took my Viva Decor Lilac Pearl Pen (of course after the clay is dry) and coated the clay to make it colorful!  My next venture is to try the AMAZING Viva Decor Percious Metal Paints on the clay...I think this will be out of this world gorgeous!!!

I hope you have enjoyed my card and my namesake stamp!  The layout and design of my card was inspiration from the fabulously talented Claudia Rosa!  I so adore her work and you can find the card that she made that inspired me here.

Now if that wasn't enough I have ONE MORE card to share with you today!  By now you are probably getting sick of reading my LONGGGG post....but trust me....if you hang in there until the end you will be pleasently surprised....as I think there's a chance to win some fabulous candy....*wink wink*

This card features Celebrate by Victoria Case for SCACD!  Oh my word is this such a fun stamp!  I seriously have tons of ideas floating around in my head of what I want to create with this stamp yet!  The possibilities are truly endless....it can be used for a wedding card, birthday card, anniversary card, graduation card....or in this case a Welcome Baby Card!  Our friends are pregnant with twin boys....we are so excited for them!  She is due in April and I already have her Baby Card made for the arrival of little Blake and Alex!  Papers I have used are from K&Company, .but you really need to check out the fun Best Creations Paper Packs that Susana has at the store...they are full of glittery goodness!  I am soooo ordering mine this weekend!!!  I think the Safari Boy and Safari Girl would sure make cute baby cards with this Celebrate stamp!

The image has been colored with Copics and accented with lots of fun products!  The swirls have been accented with my Sakura star dust pen again for that soft subtle glittery effect.  Then I have used Illuminate Smooch on the hearts on the bottom tier of the cake and the circles on the top tier!  (Don't forget Susana has the BRAND NEW Smooch colors available now too!)  The bottom tier pearls were accented with my Viva Decor Light Blue Pearl Pen and the ruffle was glittered up with my Viva Decor Hologram Glitter Liner!  The centers of the flower and the candle flame were shined up with my Viva Decor Sunny Yellow Gloss Pen.  And finally the top melted wax on the candle was "frosted" with my Viva Decor Ice White Pearl Pen to make it look like the candle was really melting.

Then to make this image even MORE fun I I stamped it 3 times and dimensionalized the cake! As you can see the bottom tier is popped up 2 times, the middle layer and top layer are both popped up once.  One of the little flowers on top was also popped up to make it look like it was hanging over the top cake layer!  I hope I have inspired you!  I soooo can't wait to create some of the other fun ideas I have for this cake and of course to share them with all of you!

Flower arrangement 1 consists of a 25mm Wild Rose, cherry blossoms, 15mm roses, 10mm roses, and blue crystal stems.

Flower arrangement 2 consists of a 25mm Wild Rose, 15mm roses, and a stork charm. 

And finally one more picture to share another view of the 3D-ness of the cake with you!  For those of you who have stayed with me through this super long post...I thank you very much from the bottom of my heart.....and as a reward....and because I am soooo excited to have a stamp named after me....I have some FUN CANDY that I am offering to you all!  I will be giving away a Kim in Awe stamp to one of my fantastic readers!  All you need to do to win is to comment on this post and tell me what is your favorite SCACD stamp that released today? (and no it doesn't have to be named Kim either....lol)! You have until Sunday, February 6th at 12:00pm CST to enter my mini candy!

*SWEET NEWS* Susana is also offering up not one but TWO fantastic chances to win some candy too!  Head over to the Store Blog for your chance to win there, as well as at the SCACD Facebook Page where you also have the chance to win!!!! Make sure you enter today because the winners will be picked tonight!

For our European Friends please head over to Quixotic Paperie, to get your SCACD stamps!  Quixotic Paperie is an exclusive SCACD retailer!

Your next stop along this fabulous hop is the ultra talented Dianne's Blog!  Enjoy the rest of the hop!!!

Recipe (Kim in Awe Card)
Stamps: Kim in Awe by Elisabeth Bell for SCACD, Fairy Tales (Verve)
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, White Gel Pen,
Copic Colors Used: Dress: RV000, R81, R83, R85, Tights: RV000, V0000, Dress Trim/Bow: E70, E71, E74, E77, Hair: E47, E53, E57, E59, Skin: E000, E00, E11, R02, R11, YR00, Shading: C1, W3, Flower: R24, R32, R46, YG03, YG17, YG67
Papers: Bo Bunny Crazy Love
Tools: SB Labels 9 die, SB Circle, SB Scallop Circle,
Embellishments: 30mm Wild Rose, 15mm roses, 10mm roses, 8mm semi-opened rosebuds, and 4mm closed rosebuds.Hearty Lightweight Air Dry Clay , Viva Decor Lilac Pearl Pen , Basic Grey Pearl Swirls

Recipe (Welcome Baby Card)
Stamps: Celebrate by Victoria Case for SCACD
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, White Gel Pen,
Copic Colors Used: Bottom Cake Tier: B0000, B000, B91, Bow: B41, B45, B91, B93, Middle Tier: Y000, Y00, Y04, YG41, G00, G000, Top Tier: BG11, BG15, BG23, B000, B41, B91, Plate: B21, B24, Candle: B000, B00, B02, YR07, YR04, Flowers: YG01, YG17, YG25, Y04, Y00, YR00, YR02, Shading: C1
Papers: K&Company
Tools: SB Labels One, SB Big Scallop Square,
Embellishments: Illuminate Smooch,  Viva Decor Light Blue Pearl Pen, Viva Decor Hologram Glitter Liner, Viva Decor Sunny Yellow Gloss Pen, Viva Decor Ice White Pearl Pen , 25mm Wild Rose, cherry blossoms, 15mm roses, 10mm roses, and blue crystal stems, Ribbon, charm

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Rose Petal Love

Hi Friends~ Today I have a fun project to share with you!  When I first saw the Rose Petal stamp in the New Mini Sampler Edition #1 by Elisabeth Bell for SCACD I immediately thought of Anne Geddes!  I have admired Anne's photography forever.  If you are unaware of Anne Geddes she takes fabulous childrens photographs!  Some day when I have children I am hoping to have some fun baby pictures influenced by Miss. Geddes and now by Elisabeth Bell with her brilliant beauty! 

I found this gorgeous shadow box/photo frame on one of my shopping excursions.  It actually was a compose your own monogram frame...however, when I saw it I knew I could add some beautiful flowers, and a gorgeous image to make this a beautiful wall hanging.

Rose Petal was colored with Copics.  Star Dust stickles was used to accent the rose on top of her head.  I wanted to use my Champagne Pink Wild Orchid Roses, so that is what inspired me to color the roses on my image the pink and yellow that they are.  The background that Rose Petal was popped up on has been created with Viva Decor Pearl Champagne Modeling Cream and my Dreamweaver Flower Lace Stencil.  I love how using the Modeling cream and stencil adds such an elegant look to this amazing image!

Flowers of course are from the fabulous Wild Orchid Crafts and the arrangements consist of 25mm Wild Roses, Cherry Blossoms, 6mm closed rosebuds, and 15mm Roses.  Again all flowers came in the Champagne Pink color (one of my ultimate favorite colors from WOC!)

For this angle I am hoping you can see all of the sparkle as well as the beauty from the Viva Modeling Cream!  Thanks for stopping in to see my creation! 

This wall hanging will be for sale in my Shophandmade Store shortly, if you are interested in purchasing it.  For those of you unfamiliar with Shophandmade....It is VERY similar to ETSY except it has LOWER selling costs associated with listing your items for sale! 

BLOG CANDY REMINDER:  Don't forget there is a lot of excitement going on over at the SCACD Blog this week!  We are so excited to release the very first stamp set from our NEW ARTIST!!!!  You really don't want to miss this event!  If you haven't signed up for Susana's blog candy....what are you waiting for?!  She is giving away many of the new sets as well as some amazing shopping coupons!  ALSO...Elaine from Quixotic Paperie is also giving away a set of the NEW ARTIST Release!  Make sure you head over to her blog and sign up for your chance to win as well!  FINALLY, if you HAVE ALREADY signed up for the blog candy...make sure you keep checking out the SCACD Blog this week as Susana is offering sneak peeks of the NEW ARTIST!!! :)

Recipe:
Stamps:  Rose Petal from the New Mini Sampler Edition #1 by Elisabeth Bell for SCACD
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics,
Copic Colors Used: Skin: E000, E00, E11, Shading: W3, Hair: E25, E53, E57, E59, Flowers: Y0000, Y32, RV00, RV21, Leaves: YG13, YG95, YG99, Flower Pot: E13, E17, E18
Papers: Textured Cardstock from my stash

Embellishments: 25mm Wild Roses, Cherry Blossoms, 6mm closed rosebuds, and 15mm Roses. Star Dust stickles,  Viva Decor Pearl Champagne Modeling Cream and Dreamweaver Flower Lace Stencil. 

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Stamps and Smiles Release - Day 5

Welcome back SAS Friends!! We are on the last day of our Stamps and Smiles samples and giveaways for the NEW stamp release!! Thank you all for stopping by during this fun week...I hope you have enjoyed the samples!  Make sure you stop back tonight from 8 - 9 pm CST for our Blog Hop - One lucky winner will win 5 sets from the NEW stamp release.
 
Now for the last two stamp sets to be previewed!  They are....Little One & Bundle of Joy. All 10 stamp sets will be released TONIGHT after our Blog Hop at 9 pm CST at the Stamps and Smiles store.

Here is my sample using the Little One stamp set!  Papers are from K&Company.

Image has been colored with Copics .   I've taken Star Dust Stickles and accented the moon, cloud, and stars!

I went for the champagne pink look, again with the flowers.  Flowers consist of Curly Wild Rose, 15mm roses, 10mm roses, and Clear Crystal Stems.

Little One has been surrounded by White Flock to give the cloud a nice soft feel.

I've also altered a black photo frame with this fun stamp set.  First I took white acrylic paint and covered the frame.  Then I took my TH Crackle Paint in Picket Fence and used it to distress the frame....love the antique look the crackle paint gives.

Some more Copic coloring done on this image too! :)

Here you can see the sentiment from the set and a close up of the crackle/distressed look.  I hope you've enjoyed this fun project!

Now here are the stamp sets:

**Make sure you set your alarm for the Blog Hop tonight!  It's going to be LOADS of fun...I promise....and I have a special project to share with you!!  8-9pm CST!**

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SCACD Sneek Peek - Binkies Rule!

**This is my 2nd Post of the Day, so please scroll down for my Stamps and Smiles post.**

Hi Friends...Welcome back to my Blog today!  I hope you are all having a fantastic week!  This is ANOTHER fun highlight of the week!  Today I get to share one of the BRAND NEW Elisabeth Bell for SCACD images that will be available for purchase on Friday, August 27th! These are all sooooo cute and I absolutely love them....they really are so sweet and adorable! 

So without further ado....meet BINKIES RULE:

Isn't she just adorable?  I love her to pieces!!!  For my card I decided to go with a shabby chic feel.  I used my Distress-It-All on the papers for the vintage feel.  Then I took my Crackle Paint in picket fence and painted the edges of the papers for the shabby chic feel!  Papers are from the Basic Grey Olivia collection.  Corners were jazzed up with my Viva Decor Ice White Pearl Pen to get the perfect size pearls that I wanted. 

Here is Miss. Binkie herself!  I just think she is so adorable and can be used for any type of card...whether it be a birthday card, a baby card, or a friendship card!  Binkie was colored with Copics and accented with a white gel pen.  She's been popped up on a Labels 6 Nestie.

Flowers are all Prima....small flowers are Teal Fairytale Roses layered on top of a flat Prima and a Prima Hydrangea.  To finish off the flower collection I added some Clear Crystal Chandeliers.

Bow was made with my Bow Easy and a charm was one I found in my stash.  From this view you can also see the dolie that I have added...it started out white and I used my Eucalyptus Shimmerz Spritz to color it to match the papers.  I love the soft shimmer that this spritz gives!

Sentiment is from PTI Mega Mixed Messages and here you can see the Crackle Paint that is around the edges of my papers.

Finally is another picture of Miss. Binkie so you can see the Diamond Glaze that I added to her eyes for that extra shine.  I hope you have enjoyed my sneek peek! 

Here is the schedule of my DT Sister's sneek peeks:

Today you can also see sneek peeks from:

Anki-TLC
Kim-Binkies Rule - (You are HERE)

Jacquie-Spot of Tea
Marti - Spot of Tea
 

Tomorrow (Wednesday) please visit:

 Alex-TLC
Suzanne--Just Ducky

Danni-Fab Friends
Aud-Sweet Slumbers

Thursday please visit:

Dianne-Just Ducky

Lori-Binkies Rule
Elaine - Fab Friends

Again, these stamps will be available for purchase on FRIDAY, August 27th!

Don't forget that Susana has BLOG CANDY available over at the SCACD Blog where you can win some AMAZING stamps!!!  She is being VERY generous too....there are 4 chances to win this NEW Release...how awesome is that?!

Copic Colors Used: W00, W0, W1, W3, W5, W7, R02, R12, R22, R24, B000, B00, B04, BG11, BG18, BG72

Challenges I would like to enter:

Friday Sketchers - Sketch

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Stamps and Smiles Release - Day 2

Hello....are you ready for Day 2 of the Stamps and Smiles Release?  When I first saw these next stamp sets I was in awe over how cute they are....and then when I got to color them they were even more fun!  Today we are sharing two more sets with you....Little Stinker and Yummy in my Tummy!

First I will share my sample of Little Stinker with you:

This Little Piggy is crying and all he wants is his bottle or toys....isn't he so cute?  Papers are from K&Company Amy Butler Lotus Collection.  I kept the layout simple so I could focus more on the images of this amazing stamp set.

Images were colored with Copics and accented with a white gel pen.  Diamond Glaze was used on baby piggy's eyes and tear for some extra shine.  Around the border of the image I used my white gel pen again and doodled the frame.  Then I took my Silver Stickles and decorated around the border.

Now for my Yummy in My Tummy sample:

This Little Piggy is all ready to party....This Piggy can be used for a birthday card, thank you card, job well done card....you name it!!!  As you can see I turned my piggy into a "She"....I took the bow from a set that will be released later in the week (wink wink)...and turned my piggy into Miss. Piggy! :)  Paper used are from the Basic Grey Green at Heart Collection.

My Miss. Piggy was colored with Copics and cut out with my Nellie Snellen die. I've used Diamond Glaze on Miss. Piggy's eyes for some extra shine.

Flowers are from the fabulous Wild Orchid Crafts, and consist of a Classic Sweet Rose, Cherry Blossoms, 15mm Roses, 10mm Roses, and Purple Crystal Chandeliers.   The large Sweet Rose has been sparklized with Lavendar Stickles, and all other flowers have been blinged up with Star Dust Stickles.

Here you can see the two new sets in full:

Aren't they adorable and look at all the fun sentiments you get in each set!

 
Please make sure you head over to the Stamps and Smiles Blog to see what the other DT members have made because all the samples are so amazing!!!! 

Also, don't forget on Friday night, August 27th from 8 pm – 9 pm CST we will have our Blog Hop. Grab the banner from the Stamps and Smiles Blog sidebar and place it on the top of your Blog, because one lucky winner will win 5 FREE stamp sets from the NEW release....But don’t forget to sign your name with Mr. Linky while you are there too! 

Little Stinker Card:
Copic Colors Used: B0000, B000, B00, B01, B02, Y000, Y00, Y02, Y08, C1, C3, RV42, R00, R20, YG0000, YG01, YG03

Yummy in My Tummy Card:
Copic Colors Used: V0000, V000, V01, V12, V15, C3, RV42, R00, R20
Challenge I would like to enter:
Cute Card Thursday - Sketch

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