Fairies, Fabulous and Fun! *Release Day is HERE!*

Happy Friday....are you all ready to purchase your BRAND NEW SCACD stamps today!  We at SCACD are soooo excited to bring two brand new stamp sets to you today!  New Adventures of Loli and Poppy by Sylvia Zet for SCACD and Fairylicious by Victoria Case for SCACD are both super gorgeous and fun sets!  You definitely will need to add both of these sets to your SCACD collection!

If you have come here from great Alex's Blog then you are in the right place.  If you happened to stop by without knowing about our SCACD hop, make sure you click -->here<-- to start at the beginning of this awesome hop!  You will see some FABULOUS creations!

Today I have the honor of introducing to you:

Loves Me

I absolutely LOVE fairies....when I saw this stamp I was blown away by the beauty!  Victoria Case has illustrated some beautiful fairies for SCACD!  This was the first image I colored up when I got my set of stamps....and of course I went with a very girlie theme...PINK! ;)  Papers are from the MME Lost & Found Blush collection.

Miss. Loves Me was colored with Copics and accented with my pastel pencils.  Her wings were coated with Star Dust Stickles.

WOC flower arrangement consists of 25mm Wild Roses, Sweetheart Blossoms, 15mm Roses, Gypsophilas, 6mm Closed Rosebuds, 8mm semi-opened roses, decorative crown pins, and small sequin butterflies.

And one more final view....here you can see the tulle and ribbon frame that I made around my main image.  Now make sure you head over to the SCACD store to get your very own fabulous Sylvia Zet for SCACD and Victoria Case for SCACD stamp sets today!

Your next stop along the hop is the fabulous Mary J.'s blog!  Happy Hopping and Happy Shopping!

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Spread your wings and fly.....

As promised, I have a SCACD Fairy card to share with you tonight!  This is Friendship Rose from the Fall Flora Fairies Set.

After I colored her I realized that I colored her almost exactly as when I made -->this card<-- with her!  I've made my shaped card using a Go Kreate die.  Papers are from the Memory Box Rhubarb Tart Collection (which is currently 20% off at SCACD).

Friendship Rose was colored with Copics and pastel pencils.  Her wings and hair bow were glitzed with Star Dust Stickles.  The dew drops on her dress were made with my Viva Decor Transparent Gloss Gel Pen...love the dimension one gets from using Viva Decor products!  This cutie was popped up onto a SB Labels Six that was embossed with the Craft Concepts Carved Rose embossing folder.  Then I used my SB Tags 2 to make the flourished frame.

Wild Orchid Crafts flower arrangement consists of: Rose from the Organza Rose Trim, 25mm Roses, 20mm Roses, Sweetheart Blossoms, Gyposphila, and Small sequin butterflies.

The Rose was colored with Copics and pastel pencils.  This gorgeous rose stamp comes along with Friendship Rose!  Two stamps for the price of one...gotta love that!  All of the fairies in the Fall and Spring Flora Fairy Stamp Sets come with a free flower stamp!

And one more angled view for dimension!  Now spread your wings and let your inner fairy fly......head over to the SCACD store to get your very own BRAND NEW Spring Flora Fairy Stamp Set and while you are there make sure you pick up a set of the Fall Flora Fairies too!  They are all so adorable and very versatile!

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Precious Present Beauty

Happy Wednesday All!  How is your week going?  Have you gotten any crafty time in?  Today I have yet another cutie to share with you all!  Today I'm sharing Precious Present who is such a doll and a part of The Adventures of Poppy and Her Friends by the fabulous Sylvia Zet for SCACD!

I absolutely adore this cutie...wouldn't she be perfect for any type of party you are going too....bridal shower, baby shower, birthday....I love how these stamps have endless possibilities!  Papers are from the Echo Park Dots & Stripes Candy Shoppe and Echo Park Victoria Garden Collections.

Of course coloring was with Copics and pastel pencils...is there anything else....lol!  I've tried my hand coloring Gold, and I think it turned out pretty darn tootin' good!  Don't you just love it when that happens?!  Precious Present's eyes were glazed with Diamond Glaze.  Star Dust Stickles was added to her beautiful wings!  She was cut out with a SB Labels 3 and then that was edged in Diamond Stickles.  The lace in the upper right hand corner is this beautiful lace from Wild Orchid Crafts.

And by now you should all know that I can't make anything without using Wild Orchid Crafts flowers...lol!  This arrangement consists of: 35mm Trellis Rose, 20mm Roses, Sweetheart Blossoms, Tulips, 15mm Roses, Hip Rosebuds, 8mm semi-opened Rosebuds, Gypsophilas, 5mm closed Rosebuds with some May Arts ribbon woven in.  The finishing touch on my flower arrangement is a beautiful pearl flourish, Wild Orchid has many stunning flourish swirls, -->here<--.

MS border punch was used and then accented with 3mm self adhesive pearls.  Sentiment is from PTI and accented with more of these gorgeous pearls!  I hope that you have enjoyed this cutie....she brings such a ray of sunshine to my day...and after the week I've had so far....I sure NEED some sunshine brought my way!

Copic Colors Used: Dress: Y00, Y11, Y15, YR23, YR24, N1, N3, N5, N7, Hair: E33, E49, E53, E57, E59, Skin: E000, E00, E11, R02, Wings: W3, V0000, V01, Y00, Y15, Flowers: V0000, V09, V15, V17, G07, YG00, YG05, Present: E41, E42, E50, G0000, G00, G02, G16, RV19, RV34, Sky: B0000, B000 B00, Blender

SHOPPING NEWS:  Make sure you check out the newest goodies at SCACD!  Susana has some FABULOUS embossing folders, the BRAND new Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps, and don't forget to check out all the amazing papers, especially the holiday paper pads!  Happy Shopping!

♥ Thanks for stopping by!  Enjoy the rest of your week ♥

What's Your Wish?

Yay....Happy FRIDAY!  Do you have any plans for this weekend?  We are very busy this weekend.... my cousin gets married, can't wait to see the beautiful Princess!  Then on Sunday hubby and I are going to another showcase of homes show to get more ideas for our home!  Our preliminary drawings are with the architect...I'm so excited we are getting one step closer to our home...yay!!!  

Today I have a fun SCACD card to share with you all:

This card features the beautiful 3 Wishes by Sylvia Zet for SCACD stamp!  Isn't she so adorable with her very own magical fairy to grant her wishes?  If you had a magical fairy what would you wish for?  Papers are from Bo Bunny Sweet Tooth Collection!

Little Miss. 3 Wishes was colored with Copics and accented with none other than my pastel pencils.  Her ribbon, pink trim on her dress, the fairy's wings, and the stars all got some beautiful star dust Stickles for bling.   Diamond Glaze was added to her eye.  Illuminate Smooch was used on the spots on the box for even more shimmer.  Sentiment is from the Emerald Faerie Garden collection.

Wild Orchid Crafts flowers make up my corner arrangement which consists of: 30mm Wild Rose (accented with 3mm self adhesive rhinestones), 25mm Wild Roses, Cherry Blossoms, Sweetheart Blossoms, 8mm semi-opened Roses, 4mm closed Rosebuds, Gypsophilas, Pink Stamens, pearl stars, and a small pink sequin butterfly.  

Corners were decorated with pink edged lace and a decorative metal corner, again accented with self adhesive rhinestones.  The MS border edge was also blinged up using more of the rhinestones!

Copic Colors Used: Skin: E000, E00, E11, Hair: E99, YR21, YR24, Y21, Dress: BG11, BG13, BG15, BG49, RV00, RV04, RV11, Flowers: BG11, BG15, BG49, G07, YG13, YG17, Stars: Y11, Y15, Y17, Present: E70, E71, E74, E77, RV19, RV34, Fairy: RV19, RV34, Fairy Wings: RV00

Have you checked out the fun at the SCACD store blog?  The DT has so much fun sharing our creations with you all....but we would LOVE to see the beautiful creations that you make using the EXCLUSIVE SCACD stamps (Sylvia Zet for SCACD, Elisabeth Bell for SCACD, Carmen Medlin for SCACD, and Victoria Case for SCACD).  You can share your creations on our

Art & Heart with SCACD Stamps 

Facebook page! 

If you are unsure which stamps are exclusive, click -->here<-- and then click on each artist photo to go to the stamp galleries.

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Sylvia Zet for SCACD is HERE!!!!

Happy Friday Friends!  The day we've all been waiting for is FINALLY here!  Today you get to meet all of the Loli and Poppy stamps!  I hope you are enjoying the beautiful stamps that have been created by the newest artist at SCACD...Sylvia Zet has done an amazing job creating these exclusive cuties for SCACD!  If you've come from Danni's Blog then you are in the right spot, if not head over to Elaine's Blog to start the hop at the beginning...you don't want to miss any stops along the hop!

Today I have the honor of "re"-introducing you to Poppy, she was one of the two cutie pies who was previously sneak peeked by my fabulous DT sister Elaine over at the SCACD Blog.

I am totally in love with all of these new stamps!  I just can't wait to get home from work each day so I can color!!  The whimsical fun each of these images has is so adorable!  When I was creating this card I was feeling in a shabby chic kind of mood!  I've used crackle paint on the edges of the papers as well as the doilie and flowers for some added chic-ness!  Paper are from the gorgeous Authentique Uncommon Collection.  Corner resin pieces are from Melissa Francis.

Poppy has been colored with Copics and then I used my pastel pencils to shade.  Poppy's wings have been sparklized with Star Dust Stickles.  Her headband and shirt were treated with Illuminate Smooch.  Her eyes were given a coat of Diamond Glaze for the real-ness factor.  The entire image was then lined with my Viva Decor Hologram Glitter Liner.  The ladybug border was made with my MS punch and accented with some rhinestones....can you tell I am in love with bling?! LOL!  Poppy likes bling too....she told me so!!!!

 Here you can see the crackle paint on the flowers.  Dark pink flowers with pearl center are Delightful Day Prima flowers! I love these tulle like flowers....they are so fun and gorgeous all in one! The remaining flowers are from WOC.

 Here you can see the Doilie and paper that has been accented with my crackle paint.

And one more angle shot...hopefully you can see all the sparkle, shine, and bling on my Poppy image from here!

Now head to the SCACD store to get your very own Loli and Poppy stamp sets!  Loli has her own stamp set and Poppy has her own stamp set.  Each set comes with a FREE stamp!  If you purchase both sets that means you get TWO FREE stamps....how great is that!!!  For our European friends you can get your exclusive SCACD stamps at Quixotic Paperie!

Now head on over to the ultra talented Crystal's Blog, I know she has a beauty to share with you!  Enjoy the rest of the hop and Happy Shopping!

Copic Colors Used: Skin: E000, E00, E11, R02, Hair: E99, YR24, Y21, Shirt/Headband: R12, R14, R32, Pants: B91, B93, B95, B97, Wings: B00, B0000, RV02, Ladybug: R24, R46, N0, N1, N3, N5, N7, Flowers: R12, R14, R32, Y11, Y15, Y19, YG00, YG09, YG25, Mushroom: E41, E42, E43, E44, Grass: YG03, YG09, YG25, G19, N3, N5

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Fairy Wishes to You

Happy Friday Friends....while I hope you are all enjoying your day....I have my nose in my book studying away....gearing up for my CPA exam next week Wednesday (which I am starting to get nervous for)!  Tomorrow I am taking a break from studying and am heading to the spa with my sister for some much needed relaxation time....hopefully it helps my brain relax so that it remembers all of the pertinent info for next Wednesday!

Today I have LOTS of crafty fun that I get to share with you!
First: you NEED to head over to the SCACD Blog....today my DT Sister Elaine is showcasing another sneak peek of one of the newest stamps designed by Sylvia Zett for SCACD....are you as excited as I am for the up coming release of these cuties?!


Second:...while you are checking out Elaine's stunning work.....if that isn't enough excitement (her work is drop dead gorgeous)... I hear there is BLOG CANDY to be won too...so make sure you sign up!


Finally:  If all of that wasn't enough to make you want to faint.....today Susana has another SURPRISE!!!  That's right we have a SURPRISE stamp release to share with you all!  SCACD has a WHOLE NEW LOOK....I have the honor of introducing you to Tulipa which is a part of the Fall Flora Fairies Collection by SCACD Stamp Co.

These fairies are absolutely darling...I can't get enough of them!  For my card I have used papers from the Brand NEW Bo Bunny Garden Girl Collection.  Fairy Wishes sentiment is from the Emerald Fairy Sentiment Set that Susana has in stock at SCACD....this sentiment set goes PERFECT with the fall flora fairies being released today!

Of course I colored this cutie with my Copics.  Along with my black pastel pencil I also used a gray and white pastel pencils for shading and highlights.  Image was cut out using my SB Labels 14 die, and while it was left in the die I airbrushed the sky with my Copic ABS.  If you look closely you will see I used some beautiful purple glitter to accent my sentiment.  This was so easy to add with the help of my TonerTex Pen.  The pearl star in the upper right hand corner of the picture is from Wild Orchid.

Flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and arrangement consists of a 40mm Curly Wild Rose, 25mm Wild Roses, Cherry Blossom, Sweetheart Blossoms, Gypsophilas, 8mm Semi-opened Roses, Purple Stamens, and a small sequin butterfly.  Flowers have been sparkalized with my Diamond Stickles.  Edge has been punched with a MS punch and accented with Self adhesive rhinestones.

For this angle you can see all the sparkles!  Tulipa has been glamorized to the max!  I've used Star Dust Stickles on her wings as well as the butterfly.  Then I took my Crystal Glamour Dust Paint and coated the pink parts on her dress....seriously if you haven't gotten this paint yet what are you waiting for!  It's so easy to use, dries quickly, and gives amazing sparkle and color!

Now head -->HERE<-- to go and purchase your very own Fall Flora Fairies!  For our friends over seas you can purchase these beauties from Elaine at Quixotic Paperie, -->HERE<--.  Happy Shopping and I hope you fully enjoy your weekend!

Copic Colors Used: Hair: Y23, YR24, E31, E33, E37, E59, Skin: E000, E00, E11, R02, Dress: V000, V04, V06, V12, RV00, RV32, RV34, E74, E77, E79, Wings: BV00, V000, BG000, Blender, Butterflies: E70, E74, E77, RV02, Y02, Grass: G07, YG03, YG67, T2, T4, T6

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NEW SCACD Fairies!

WELCOME to the SCACD 

From the Vault Release!

I am so happy to kick off this fun blog hop for you today!!!  Today SCACD is releasing TWO brand new fairy stamps!  These gorgeous beauties are created by Victoria Case for SCACD!!  I am so excited to introduce Forest Fairy:

Isn't she just a doll?!  I absolutely think she is soooo adorable!  And her fawn friend is just as cute!  My card has been created using SEI's Couture Collection.

 Forest Fairy has been colored with Copics and accented with a white gel pen!  The fawn came out a little bit darker than I planned....but I think he still looks adorable!  Image has been cute out using my SB circle nestie and popped up onto the NEW SB Floral Doily....have you seen the new motiff and accent dies....I absolutely love them....as I am a total flourish and swirls girl...and these new dies have lots of that look!  You can find them at SCACD, right -->here<--!  The sky and grass have been airbrushed using my Copic ABS.

Flowers are some more of the NEW Classic Colour Wild Orchid flowers!  Arrangement consists of a 40mm Walnut Trellis Rose, 25mm Moss Green Roses, Poppies, 10mm Walnut Roses, 4mm closed rosebuds, NEW Sweetheart Blossoms, Gypsophilas, 35mm Hydrangeas, and a crystal stem.

Illuminate Smooch has been added to the cute fairies wings, flower, and skirt hem.  LOVE the sparkle this stuff gives....it looks so beautiful and dries super fast!  Self adhesive rhinestones have been added to my punched side border for some extra bling!

And one more view to share with you!  I hope you enjoyed your stop along the hop!!!  For our European Friends don't forget that you can purchase your BRAND NEW SCACD FAIRY STAMPS from Quixotic Paperie, right -->here<--!

Your next stop along the hope is the ultra talented Elaine's Blog!  I know she will have a stunning beauty to share with you!!!  Enjoy the rest of the hop!

Recipe:
Stamps: Forest Fairy by Victoria Case for SCACD
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, White Gel Pen,
Copic Colors Used: Fawn: E13, E15, E17, E18, E19, E25, E27, W3, N5, N7, Sky: B0000, B000, B01, B02, B34, Dress: V0000, V000, V12, V15, BG11, BG34, Skin: E000, E00, E11, Hair: E49, E53, E57, E59, Wings: V0000, V000, V12, BG11, BG34, Shading: W3
Papers: SEI's Couture Collection
Tools:  SB circle nestie, NEW SB Floral Doily, MS punch, Copic ABS,
Embellishments: Illuminate Smooch, Self adhesive rhinestones, 40mm Walnut Trellis Rose, 25mm Moss Green Roses, Poppies, 10mm Walnut Roses, 4mm closed rosebuds, NEW Sweetheart Blossoms, Gypsophilas, 35mm Hydrangeas, and a crystal stem.

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TIOT #81 - Dreamweaver....PART TWO

If you've seen my post from yesterday you will know that the TIOT challenge this week over at the SCACD Blog is to use Dreamweaver Products.  Yesterday I shared with you my card and today I would like to share the cute gift bag that I made to go along with this card!

Here is the set together using the Aurora - Bee Mine from the Aurora 2 Collection by Victoria Case for SCACD.  Papers are from the Basic Grey Olivia Collection.

Aurora was stamped on the bag using Memento Tuxedo Black ink.  I've used Suzanne's wonderful Fabric Stamping tutorial.  I heat set the stamped image before coloring with Copics...remember if you are coloring on fabric to use a very light hand as the fabric soaks up the ink very fast.

The swirls were made using my Crafter's Workshop Swirly Q's stencil and Copic ABS to airbrush the swirl with colors to match Aurora.  Then I took my Viva Decor Glitter Liner in Hologram to outline the swirl to add some bling.

Flower are from Wild Orchid Crafts.  Flower arrangement consists of two 25mm white roses (that were airbrushed to match the blue in the papers), and three 15mm pink roses.  All flowers have been sparklized with Star Dust Stickles.  Then I took my Swirl punch to make some swirls to add to the flower arrangement and stay with the swirl theme.

 Finally is the tag that uses the same Basic Grey Olivia papers.  Pink part of the tag was accented with stamp from Tiny Tags and sentiment is from Teeny Tiny Wishes (both from SU).  I hope you've enjoyed my gift set! 

Remember all Dreamweaver embossing pastes and micas can also be used with the Crafter's Workshop Stencils! :)

**Shopping Alert**  Susana is just rolling in the new products over at SCACD...and let me tell you she has some fun and wonderful things coming in!  Check out the NEW Spellbinders, and NEW Tonertex Pen, Foils and Glitter (this product looks AMAZING...I can't wait to try this out!).  Happy Shopping! 

Recipe:
Stamps: Aurora - Bee Mine (Aurora 2 Collection by Victoria Case for SCACD), Teeny Tiny Wishes (SU), Tiny Tags (SU),
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, White Gel Pen, Hero Arts Shadow Ink,
Copic Colors Used: T4, T8, T10, W3, E000, E00, E11, E21, E25, E29, E31, E51, E53, Y02, Y18, Y19, YR16, YR68, V09, R30, R32, BG11, BG45, BG72.
Papers: Basic Grey Olivia Collection
Tools: Bow Easy, Dreamweaver Flower Lace stencil, Crafter's Workshop Swirly Q's stencil,Nellie Snellen corner die, MS border punch, modern label and word window punch (SU), Copic ABS, EK success tag punch, EK Success swirl punch,
Embellishments: Viva Decor Glitter Liner in Hologram,Flower from Wild Orchid Crafts: pink Classic Sweet Rose, 25mm white rose, 15mm pink roses, and 6mm closed rosebuds, Star Dust Stickles, ribbon from my friend Jen ;)

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TIOT #81 - Dreamweaver

Happy Thursday Evening everyone.  Hope you are having a wonderful week!  For this week's TIOT challenge Suzanne has challenged us to use Dreamweaver products...if you haven't tried out these amazing products you really need to.  They add a whole new level to your cards (especially with the embossing paste!)

Sorry my post is late today...I finished my sample yesterday and then had a date last night with my sister to go and see the country band Gloriana at a local fair.  They totally rocked and the best part was that the radio station Y100 upgraded our seats to the 2nd ROW!  How awesome is that?  We were sitting in the way back (the cheap seats) and the radio people came and asked us if we wanted to sit in the 2nd Row.  At first I thought they were kidding, but they weren't!  We had a lot of fun!

Now onto my card for today...

For my card I used Aurora - Bee Mine from the Aurora 2 Collection.  Papers are from the Basic Grey Olivia Collection.  The double bow was made with my Bow Easy.

Aurora and her Bee friend were colored with Copics and accented with a white gel pen.  The background behind her is made with my Dreamweaver Flower Lace stencil.  I taped the stencil with removable tape onto a piece of white cardstock.  Then I took my Copic ABS and airbrushed the stencil with colors to match the papers to create Aurora's background.  There really are so many uses for these stencils.

Flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts.  Flower arrangement consists of a pink Classic Sweet Rose, a 25mm white rose (that was airbrushed to match the blue in the papers), three 15mm pink roses, and 6mm closed rosebuds.  All flowers have been sparklized with Star Dust Stickles.

You can find other samples of my work using Dreamwever products -->HERE<--.  Make sure you head over to the SCACD Blog to see what my DT Sisters have done with the amazing Dreamweaver products!!!  Please come back tomorrow to see another project I have made with stencils!!!

**Blog Candy Alert**  It's my Mom's Blogaversary and to celebrate she has some amazing Blog Candy up for grabs!  Click -->HERE<-- to go enter!!!

**Shopping Alert** Susana has recently gotten some very yummy products in....NEW Primas, NEW Prima Paper, and NEW Prima stamps and stencils!  Happy Shopping!

Recipe:
Stamps: Aurora - Bee Mine (Aurora 2 Collection by Victoria Case for SCACD), Teeny Tiny Wishes (SU)
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, White Gel Pen,
Copic Colors Used: T4, T8, T10, W3, E000, E00, E11, E21, E25, E29, E31, E51, E53, Y02, Y18, Y19, YR16, YR68, V09, R30, R32, BG11, BG45, BG72
Papers: Basic Grey Olivia Collection
Tools: Bow Easy, Dreamweaver Flower Lace stencil, Nellie Snellen corner die, MS border punch, modern label and word window punch (SU), Copic ABS,
Embellishments: Flower from Wild Orchid Crafts: pink Classic Sweet Rose, 25mm white rose, 15mm pink roses, and 6mm closed rosebuds, Star Dust Stickles, ribbon.

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