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

♥ Thanks for stopping by! ♥

MAMM - Clearsnap Design Adhesive

Welcome Back!  Today's a Double Post Day...so please scroll down to see my Wild Orchid Challenge Post!!

It's the FIRST MONDAY of the month....which means it's Make A Mess Monday over at SCACD!  Today Marti and I are showcasing the fabulous Clearsnap Double Side Adhesive Design Stickers!  This product is absolutely fabulous and EASY to work with!

 I've decided to alter a little notebook using the NEW Call Me stamp by Victoria Case for SCACD.  This beauty is part of The Retro Crew Collection....oh my goodness is this set so adorable and really takes me back into my younger years.  Call Me totally reminds me of myself when I was a teen!  I swear I sretched our rotary phone cord out so far that you could walk around the house with it!  LOL!  Everytime my friends came over they laughed at our phone!  I've taken a piece of cardstock, and used the Pretty Petals Clearsnap Adhesive, then took my TonerTex Foil and got this beautiful and customized designer paper.

 

Call Me cutie has been colored with Copics and accented with a white gel pen. She's been cut out using the mega oval, then I took my TonerTex Pen and went around the edge of the oval...after the adhesive turned from blue to white I then took my green foil and accented the edge of the oval.  I love how easy this is to use and gives such a dramatic look....and it also matches my Clearnsnap Design too!

 

Doohicky Flower die and rose have been accented with Star Dust Stickles for extra glitter!  Here's another view so you can see the beautiful design that you get using the Clearsnap Designs!  I have another project that I am working on using the Clearsnap....I'll have it posted later this week for you!

**SCACD NEWS**  We are starting a Challenge Blog....SCACD Friends with Heart Challenge Blog debuts on April 5th....hurry over to the challenge blog to get our blinkie and sign up to be a follower!!  One lucky follower will be in for a HUGE SURPRISE on Grand Opening Day!  You don't want to miss the fun!!!

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Recipe:
Stamps: Call Me stamp by Victoria Case for SCACD
Inks:Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, White Gel Pen, Copic Spicas,
Copic Colors Used: Hair: E25, E31, E34, E50, Skin: E000, E00, E11, E21, R11. R02, Makeup: R81, R83, Shirt/Shoes/Earring/Bow: RV23, RV25, RV29, Jeans: B91, B93, B95, B97, Belt: Gold Spica, Silver Spica, Phone: YG21, YG23, YG25
Papers: scraps,
Tools: Magnolia Doohicky Dies,
Embellishments: Pretty Petals Clearsnap Adhesive, then took my TonerTex Pen & Foil, 15mm Rose, Star Dust Stickles.

♥ Thanks for stopping by! ♥

Mini Tilda Sending Love

Happy Friday Friends~ I can't believe that another week is coming to a close...but that does mean that we are getting closer to summer....and May 14th....my GRADUATION date!  Today I have a mini easel card to share with you featuring one of my Mini Magnolia stamps! 

 I used my SB Labels 1 to make this easel card.  Papers are from the Bo Bunny Crush Collection (which happens to be 15% off right now over at SCACD!)  This card is extra special as it went to a friend of mine from high school.  Her little 2 year old boy was recently diagnosised with Craniosynostisis....which caused the right front plate of his head to fuse shut too early which doesn't allow his brain to grow.  He recently underwent his first surgery and some more friends put together a benefit for the family....my hubby and I were unfortunately both working that day so this is the special card that I made to send to them and let them know how much we love and care about them!!!

 Miss. Tilda of course was colored with Copics (speaking of Copics..Susana has the BRAND New Copic Set IN STOCK!) and cut out with a Nellie Snellen die and background was airbrushed with my Copic ABS.  Then fun glitter edgeing around the red labels 1 is done with my ultra fabulous TonerTex Pen and Glitters!  Do you have one of these?  Oh my goodness is it the BEST for applying glitter...and they have gorgeous foils that you can use with it too!  You really need to get one of these! 

 Sentiment was made using the Verve Accent Notes set and cut out with a SB Labels 10 and again airbrushed with my Copic ABS.

Here's another angel of my mini card full of love!  I hope you've enjoyed seeing her!

Recipe:
Stamps: Mini Blowing Kisses Tilda (Magnolia), Accent Notes (Verve)
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, White Gel Pen,
Copic Colors Used: Skin: E000, E00, E11, R02, Hair: E99, YR21, YR24, Y08, Dress & Socks: R21, R22, R24, R27, Shading: W3
Papers: Bo Bunny Crush Collection
Tools: SB Labels 1, SB Labels 10,
Embellishments: TonerTex Pen and Glitters,

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NEW Stamps at SCACD!

Hi Friends, and welcome back for those of you who were here earlier for my WOC Challenge post ***If you are looking for my WOC Challenge card please scroll down***!  As I noted in the challenge post earlier....today is a VERY SPECIAL day!  SCACD has 2 Brand New Mini Stamp Sets that are being released today!  Mini Winter Sampler by Elisabeth Bell for SCACD and Mini Winter Hearts and Hugs Set by Victoria Case for SCACD!  Along with new stamps we also have loads of fun packed in...If you have arrived here from Aud's Blog then you are in the correct stop along the hop!  If not, please click HERE to go to the SCACD Blog to start the hop at the beginning...trust me you don't want to miss a stop along this amazing Hop!  Now for some important SCACD NEWS:

SCACD IS NOW ON FACEBOOK!!!

You really need to "like" us on facebook because we have oodles of fun cooked up for you!  Including:  

*FIRST notice of New Products
*SCACD Monday's for Facebook Only Sales (FYI It could be one item or a whole category on sale – WOO HOO)
*Surprise Facebook Candy
*Special Sales, and lots of information and lots of fun!!!
You can find us HERE!!!

SCACD BLOG CANDY

You have two chances of winning some amazing SCACD candy that consist of an Epiphany Tool, accesories, and one 6X6 paper pad of your choice!  Where can you enter?  For Prize One head over to the SCACD Blog to enter, and for Prize Two head over to our Facebook Page!  Candy runs from November 15th thru the 19th with winners being announced on the 19th!

EXCLUSIVE SHOPPING DEAL

THE DEAL IS ONLY AT THE SCACD STORE!!!
Between the 15th thru the 19th if you purchase any Exclusive SCACD Stamp Set you will receive a FREE stamp of Susana's choosing that could be from ANY of that Artist's released sets. For example, if you purchase an Elisabeth Bell for SCACD Stamp Set you will receive ONE Elisabeth Bell for SCACD stamp of Susana's choosing. If you purchase multiple Exclusive SCACD Stamp Sets you will receive ONE free stamp for each set purchased. Since the Carmen for SCACD is only a single set if you purchase this set you will get ONE stamp of Susana's choosing as well.  Isn't this an AMAZING deal!  If you've been waiting to purchase stamps....NOW is definitely the time to do some shopping! 

NOW it's time for me to share my samples using two of the BRAND NEW stamps!

First, meet Flower Cheer!  Isn't she beautiful?!  I so love the pointsettia she is carrying!  Papers are from Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses Collection. 

Miss Flower Cheer was Copics and accented with a white gel pen.  Her belt and bow in her hair were sparklized using my TonerTex Pen and Glitters!  I absolutely love using this tool for adding glitter to my projects...it really keeps the glitter mess less because you hardly use any glitter!  Love it!  The circle buttons in the bottom corner were made with the Epiphany Crafts shape tool, yes this is the one that you have the chance to win over at SCACD!  It is my ultimate favorite because you can customize your baubles to match your card!

Flowers are from WOC and arrangement 1 consists of 35mm large wild rose, 15mm roses, 10mm roses, and Lt. Plum Gypsophila.  Guipure lace used is also from WOC.

 

Flower arrangement 2 consists of the same flowers and also a pink heart pearl pin.

Card #2 features First Snowball of Winter!  Isn't she a dream?  Papers are from Cosmo Cricket Mitten Weather Collection...love the soft colors in this pad!  Pearls in the upper right hand corner were made using my Viva Decor Silver Pearl Pen...gotta love being able to customize your pearls to get that exact size that you need!

Miss. Snowball was Copics and accented with a white gel pen. She was cut out with a nestie and then the edge was blinged up using my Viva Decor Glitter Liner in Hologram!

Again flowers are from WOC and arrangement consists of 35mm large wild rose, 20mm roses, 15mm roses, 10mm roses, 4mm closed rosebuds, stamens, and pearl stars.

I hope you have enjoyed your stop here!  Now, hop along to our Guest Designer Mary Lou's blog to see what she has created for our special event!

SCACD STORE HOURS

SCACD store will be closed (and not shipping) for the Thanksgiving holiday from noon on Nov. 24th through Nov. 26th. The store reopens at 8AM California time on Nov. 27th

For our International Friends please visit Quixotic Paperie in Europe HERE and Art Du Scrapbooking in Canada HERE for your SCACD stamping needs.

Challenges I would like to enter:

Friday Sketchers - Sketch (My Flower Cheer Card)

LOTV - Anything Goes

Cute Card Thursday - Anything Goes

Flower Cheer Recipe:

Stamps: Flower Cheer by Elisabeth Bell for SCACD, Sentiment, Swirls (Hero Arts)

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, White Gel Pen, Hero Arts Shadow Ink

Copic Colors Used: Hair: E34, E37, E49, E53, E59, Skin: E000, E00, E11, R20, Shirt: RV00, RV23, RV25, Pants: B91, B95, B97, B99, Shoes: E31, E55, E59, Flowers: R24, R46, R59, R89, Gold Spica, G24, G29, YG21, YG67, Bow: R32, R35, R37, Shading: W3

Papers: Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses Collection

Tools: SB Poinsettia, TonerTex Pen and Glitters, Epiphany Crafts shape tool,

Embellishments: pink heart pearl pin, 35mm large wild rose, 15mm roses, 10mm roses, Lt. Plum Gypsophila, Guipure lace

First Snowball of Winter Recipe:

Stamps: First Snowball of Winter by Elisabeth Bell for SCACD

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, White Gel Pen,

Copic Colors Used: Skin: E000, E00, E11, Shading: C3, W3, Pants: B91, B95, B97, B99, Jacket & Hat: V000, V0000, V01, V15, V17, Scarf: V01, V15, V17, G40, G82, Mittens: G40, G82, Boots: G40, G82, T2, T4, T6, Eyes: B000, B02, Snowball: Blender, B00

Papers: Cosmo Cricket Mitten Weather Collection

Tools: SB Labels 10, SB slim ovals, Sizzix Snowflake, Word Window Punch. Modern Label Punch

Embellishments: Viva Decor Silver Pearl Pen, Viva Decor Glitter Liner in Hologram, 35mm large wild rose, 20mm roses, 15mm roses, 10mm roses, 4mm closed rosebuds, stamens, and pearl stars

♥ Thanks for stopping by! ♥

TIOT #88 - Suzanne's Sketch

Hi Everyone~

Yes, it's Friday and I am finally posting my TIOT!  Sorry it's a day late...it's been a crazy school week!  Had an exam on Tuesday so I didn't get any crafty time this week.  This week over at the SCACD Blog Suzanne has challenged us to use a super fun sketch!

 Today I have used the super fun Little Sprite from the New Mini Little Acorns Collection by Victoria Case for SCACD.  Papers are from the Basic Grey Euphoria Collection.

Little Sprite was colored with Copics and accented with a white gel pen.  I've used the two different color technique that I also made on -->this little acorn card<--.  She's been popped up on top of a SB Labels 14 which was then popped up on top of a SB Labels 4.  The glitter around the edge of the Labels 14 has been created with my TonerTex pen and glitters, I've used the teal colored glitter.  I've also used the TonerTex Foils on the middle of the flowers of Sprite's dress.

 These gorgeous Epoxy Baubles were made using the Ephiphany Crafts Solid Round 14 Maker and Round 14 Bubble Caps. If you haven't read my post on the Ephiphany Crafts, click -->HERE<-- to go and see more info regarding them!  They truly are amazing products!

Flowers of course are from the fabulous Wild Orchid Crafts!  For my arrangment I have used a Gardenia, 20mm Roses, 15mm Roses, 10mm Roses, and 4mm Closed Rosebuds.


SHOPPING NEWS~ SCACD has gotten some AMAZING NEW paper pads in!  Check out the Brand New Kaisercraft After 5 , English Rose. and Seaside!  Then there are also Brand New Webster Pages Santa/Sweet Season and Wonder Fall/Hollywood Vogue! All of these are amazing...I just ordered mine today...and can't wait to get them!  While you are at the store make sure you check out the Viva Decor products, Susana recently reduced the price of the AMAZING Pearl Pens!  Happy Shopping!
Now make sure you head over to the SCACD Blog and see what the other DT members have made...their projects are gorgeous!

Recipe:
Stamps: Little Sprite from the New Mini Little Acorns Collection by Victoria Case for SCACD.
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, White Gel Pen,
Copic Colors Used: Basket: E25, E53, E57, E59, Shading: C3, W3, Ladybug: R02, R08, Skin: E000, E00, E11, Hair: E25, E47, E49, E53, Dress and Hat: BV0000, BV000, BV00, V12, V17, BG000, BG10, BG13, BG49
Papers: Basic Grey Euphoria Collection
Tools: SB Labels 14, SB Labels 4, Ephiphany Crafts Solid Round 14 Maker,  Round 14 Bubble Caps.
Embellishments: TonerTex pen and glitters, TonerTex Foils, Gardenia, 20mm Roses, 15mm Roses, 10mm Roses, and 4mm Closed Rosebuds.

♥ Thanks for stopping by! ♥

WOJ #90 - Distressing

Happy Whiff of Joy Challenge Wednesday!  This week we have a fun challenge for you....it's all about DISTRESSING!  So start ripping your paper, inking it up and getting dirty, I can't wait to see what you all make!

For my card I've used my Fall Willow Holding Baby Turkey stamp, which is from the Fall 2009 collection.  Papers are from the K&Company Classic K Bailey Collection and have been distressed with my Distress-It-All machine which makes distressing super easy and super fast!  Then I added Antique Linen Crackle paint to the paper edges for an vintage look. 

Willow was colored with Copics and accented with a white gel pen and Sakura star dust pen.  The turkey has been glittered with my TonerTex pen and glitters, I've used a mixture of the red and orange glitters.  The fall edge was stamped with a Hero Arts stamp and then I used my Viva Decor Bronze Glitter Liner to glitz up the leaves.  I've also used my Viva Decor Cream Pearl Pen (Susana of SCACD has recently reduced the prices of ALL the Viva Decor Pearl Pens so make sure you go and get a few!!!)  to accent the SB Lacey Square.  The green tag has also been glammed up with my TonerTex pen and Bronze Foil.

Flowers are from the wonderful Wild Orchid Crafts.  Arrangement consists of 35mm Wild Rose, Cherry Blossoms, 15mm roses, 10mm roses, 8mm semi-open roses, and a pearl hat pin.

From this view I am hoping you can see all the shimmer and sparkle to my card!  From the shine from the TonerTex Foil on the tag, to the Glitter Liner on the leaves, and sparkle on Willow's pants from the star dust pen.  All flowers have been spritzed with Maya Mist in Iridescent Pearl.

Make sure you head over to the WOJ Challenge Blog to see what the other girls have created!

Challenge I would like to Enter:

Friday Sketchers - Sketch
Simon Says Stamp - Thanksgiving

Recipe:
Stamps: Fall Willow holding Baby Turkey (WOJ), Teeny Tiny Wishes (SU), Fall border (Hero Arts)
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, White Gel Pen,
Copic Colors Used: Hair: E25, E99, YR21, YR24, Y32, Shirt: YR000, YR00, YR12, YR14, YR18, Pants: E30, E31, E55, E57, Apron: Y000, YG91, YG93, YG99, Blender, Turkey: E25, E53, E57, E59, YR04, R46, Shading: W3
Papers: K&Company Classic K Bailey Collection
Tools: SB Lacey Square, word window punch, modern label punch, Distress-It-All,
Embellishments: Maya Mist in Iridescent Pearl, 35mm Wild Rose, Cherry Blossoms, 15mm roses, 10mm roses, 8mm semi-open roses, pearl hat pin, Viva Decor Bronze Glitter Liner, Viva Decor Cream Pearl Pen, TonerTex pen and Bronze Foil and glitters, Viva Decor Brown Paper Pen, Antique Linen Crackle Paint, Leaf Gems, lace and ribbon.

♥ Thanks for stopping by! ♥

Wild Orchid - Flower Premiere & TIOT #86

Happy Thursday....wow the week is winding down for me....I'm very excited for this weekend, I'm in need of a little down time.  I've now gone through 3 interviews and have an exam in my nutrition class today.  I'm hoping to hear back on the interviews next week....I'm definitely saying my prayers, and crossing every body part that I can that I get a call back from the firm that I really want to work for! :)

Well today I have some EXTRA FUN CRAFT NEWS for you!  Wild Orchid Crafts has some BRAND NEW flowers in stock and boy are these beauties!!!!  WOC is now carrying Poppies!  I've used them in my flower arrangements on both the top and bottom of my easel card for today!  Seriously these flowers are must haves in my opinion!

 I've decided to create a fun easel card...this actually was the card that I made for my Mom for her Birthday card!  This card also ties in over at the SCACD Blog for TIOT where this week Suzanne has challenged us to create a fun card using an image with an animal....well an insect is still an animal, right?! lol!

 Here you can see the main panel of my card.  I've used the cutie pie Little Acorn by Victoria Case for SCACD.  She of course is from the Mini Little Acorn Set!  I've used a new coloring technique on this card too....the other day I was at my mom's using her Copics and she didn't have a specific color, so I mixed two different color families and like how the coloring turned out (I will have a sample with this other image soon)!  So I tried the fun coloring technique on this image too!  For Little Acorn's pants I've used Y and YR colors, for her shirt and hat I've used RV and YR colors!  I really like the mixed look it gives!  I've used papers from the Prima Fairy Flower Collection.  Little Acorn has been popped up onto a SB Beaded oval which then had been glamored up with my Viva Decor Lilac Pearl Pen.  The ladybug has been glitzed up with my TonerTex Pen and Red Glitter!

 Here you can see the fun bottom panel with a cute ladybug that I had in my stash and I thought would be perfect for this card!  Flowers in this arrangement are White Poppy (that was airbrushed), 15mm roses, and 6mm closed rosebuds.

Finally is my main panel flower arranemgent that consists of Champagne Pink Curly Wild Rose, White Poppies (that have been airbrushed pink), 20mm Roses, 15mm roses, 6mm closed rosebuds, and 3mm pearls.

Challenge I would like to enter:

Sketch Saturday - Sketch (although I tweeked it a bit...lol!)

Recipe:
Stamps: Little Acorn by Victoria Case for SCACD  
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, White Gel Pen,
Copic Colors Used:
Papers: Prima Fairy Flower Collection
Tools: SB Beaded oval, MS ATP ladybug punches, MS butterfly punches
Embellishments: Champagne Pink Curly Wild Rose, White Poppies, 20mm Roses, 15mm roses, 6mm closed rosebuds, 3mm pearls, Viva Decor Lilac Pearl Pen, TonerTex Pen and Red Glitter,

♥ Thanks for stopping by! ♥

 

SCACD Little Acorn Sneak Peek

I'm SUPER pumped today because I get to share with you a preview from the DUAL MINI RELEASE from SCACD!  If you haven't read my previous posts.....I'll share the info again, we are having two mini releases--one from Elisabeth Bell and one from Victoria Case for SCACD!  Both of these mini sets will be released this Thursday (Sept. 30th) so mark your calendars because you don't want to miss this release....I'm telling you they are all a MUST have!!!!  And don't forget that Susana has some AMAZING Blog Candy at the store blog!  Click -->HERE<-- to go and enter!  So today I'm using one of the cute NEW Victoria Case images called "Little Acorn" from the Mini Little Acorn Set! 

She's so sweet with her cute little ladybug!  She's definitely a favorite from this new release....I absolutely love her!  Papers are from the NEW Basic Grey Pyrus Collection, boy do I love this stack!  Gorgeous colors!  Corners have been jazzed up with my Viva Decor Dark Brown Pearl Pen.

 

Little Acorn was colored with Copics and accented with a white gel pen.  Her little ladybug friend was decorated with my TonerTex pen and Red Foil.  Viva Decor Glitter Liner in Hologram was used on her hair ties for extra sparkle.  Stamped the swirly leaf frame and then used Metallic Rub On in Sky Blue to add a soft shimmer to the edges.  Love the sparkle and shimmer that the Metallic Rub On adds! 

As I promised last night, this card also showcases the Epiphany Crafts Flower 20 Button Maker!  I love how you can customize your buttons to match your project with these fun tools, and I think they are very reasonably priced, and SUPER EASY to use!  They truly punch like a dream.  If you have arthritis or problems with your hands and you are worried about punches being too tough for you, these certainly are NOT a concern at all!  You hardly use any pressure when punching.  I've also used my Bow Easy to create the beautiful bow. 

Flowers are from the fabulous Wild Orchid Crafts.  Arrangement consists of 35mm Large Wild Rose, 25mm Wild Roses, Aster Daisies, 15mm Rose, 8mm semi-open roses, 5mm closed rosebud.  All flowers started out white, I used my Copic ABS to get the exact colors to match my card.  Then flowers got a coat of Illuminate Smooch to jazz them up!

I hope you've enjoyed this sneak peek!  Wait until you see the rest of the collection at the SCACD DT's Blog Hop on Thursday, Sept. 30th....seriously all these stamps are gotta haves!!! :)  If you haven't already signed up for Susana's WONDERFUL NEW RELEASE CANDY, make sure you head over to the SCACD Store Blog HERE to sign up now, you only have until Wednesday to sign up!

Challenge I would like to enter:

Friday Sketchers - Jeanette's Sketch

Recipe:
Stamps: Little Acorn by Victoria Case for SCACD (will be released Thurs. Sept 30th), Artistic leaves (Hero Arts), Essential Sentiments (MFT),
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Memento Rich Cocoa, Copics, White Gel Pen,
Copic Colors Used: Acorn: E01, E15, E29, Hat: E41, E42, E43, E44, Skin: E000, E00, E11, R02, Shading: W3, Hair: E25, E49, E53, E59, Eyes: E0000, E02, E04, Pants: BG000, BG01, BG05, BG09, Shirt/Shoes: Y32, YR21, YR24, Ladybug:T02, T04, T06
Papers: Basic Grey Pyrus Collection
Tools: Epiphany Crafts Flower 20 Button Maker, Bow Easy, Word Window Punch and Modern Label Punch (SU)
Embellishments: Viva Decor Dark Brown Pearl Pen, TonerTex pen and Red Foil.  Viva Decor Glitter Liner in Hologram, Metallic Rub On in Sky Blue, Illuminate Smooch, 35mm Large Wild Rose, 25mm Wild Roses, Aster Daisies, 15mm Rose, 8mm semi-open roses, 5mm closed rosebud (Wild Orchid Crafts), Ribbon, and Raffia.

♥ Thanks for stopping by! ♥

TIOT 84 - Anything But a Square

Happy Weekend!

I hope you are having some fun this weekend!  WOW another week of school has gone by!  This semester sure is flying by....must be because I am really enjoying my classes!  However, with a busy week full of homework means not a lot of crafty time. :(  I did finally get my TIO*T* card done for this week! YAY!  Suzanne has challenged us to create a card that is ANYTHING BUT A SQUARE!  Oh I love making fun shaped easel cards!!!  So I grabbed my SB Labels 11 and went to work!

The cutie on this card is one of the new Animapeeps from the newest Elisabeth Bell for SCACD collection....her name is Just Ducky.  Speaking on NEW....I have a bunch of NEW goodies on this card!  The wonderful papers are from the Cosmo Cricket Mitten Weather collection.  These papers are so beautiful....there are gorgeous holiday papers in here as well as papers that can be used for any occasion, like those that I've used on this card.  And my FAVORITE new tool  that I have used on this card is the Epiphany Crafts flower button maker!  See those oh so cute flower buttons....I made them myself with the papers from the Mitten Weather Cosmo Cricket collection!  I love how easy it was to make buttons that matched my project perfectly!  These makers are a dream to use, SUPER easy, and MEGA fun!  I think it took me less than 2 minutes to make both customized buttons!  You seriously need to get one of these!  I can't wait to use my solid round one now! :) 

Isn't Just Ducky so adorable?  She seriously is a dream to color!  I've colored her with Copics and and then accented her with my TonerTex Pen and have used Diamond Glaze on her eyes.  I've used the TonerTex pen and Glitters on her hair bow and boots.  Then this sweetie's umbrella was accented using the TonerTex pen and Foils.  Love the holographic foils, they are so gorgeous!  Here you can see a close up of the Epiphany button too!

The bottom of the card holds a sentiment so this card can be used for any occasion, and again showcases the Epiphany button!

Finally, a side view to share the dimension and shine with you.  The umbrella has been double popped up so that it sits higher than Just Ducky.  I hope you have enjoyed my Anything But a Square card, make sure you head over to the SCACD Blog to see what my DT Sisters have made!  I hope you come back soon, as I have some more goodies to share with you soon!

Recipe:
Stamps: Just Ducky by Elisabeth Bell for SCACD, Sentiment (Stamps and Smiles)
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics,
Copic Colors Used: Ducky: E000, E50, E51, E53; Eyes: B0000, B01, B04; Beek: YR12, YR16; Clothes, Boots and Hair bow: BV0000, BV11, V93, V95; Umbrella: BG0000, BG10, BG11; Shading: W1, W3
Papers: Cosmo Cricket Mitten Weather Collection
Tools: SB Labels 11, Epiphany Crafts Flower button maker, EK Success leaf punch,
Embellishments: Diamond Glaze, TonerTex pen and Glitters and Foils,

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WOJ #87 - Layers

Hello Friends~ WOW it's Wednesday already...the week is just flying by, isn't it?!  It's Whiff of Joy Challenge day!  Woo-Hoo!  Today our fun challenge for you is to USE LAYERS, you must use at least 4 layers on your card for this week's challenge!  I have actually used 5 layers on my card! :)

This is the first Christmas card of the year that I have made...thought I should kick it in gear, seeing how last year I ran out of time! lol!  This cutie is a Norma Fickle Gnome named Uru and Candy Cane.  Papers are from Memory Box Mistletoe Collection....these are all so gorgeous, such a wonderful array of Christmas papers! Edges of the layers have been distressed with my Distress-It-All and then blinged up with Diamond Stickles.

Miss. Uru has been Copics and accented with a white gel pen.  She was cut out and then popped up on top of a SB Labels 14.  The red dots on her dress were glitterized with the fabulous TonerTex Pen and Glitters. If you haven't gotten your TonerTex set yet what are you waiting for.....this pen is so amazing and makes adding glitter SO MUCH EASIER...you don't waste hardly any glitter.  I don't know about you but with regular glue and glitter I waste so much of the glitter.  :(  This product totally took care of that problem! :)  Plus the pen can be used with the fabulous Foils too!

The Poinsettia Flowers are from the wonderful Wild Orchid Crafts!  Oh my goodness are these perfect for Christmas cards.  They come with a yellow stamen center, however I took my flowers apart and used my Twinklets to bling them up.  Then put them back together and used my Pearl Stamens in the center instead.

Here are the smaller two Poinsettias that been given the same treatment as the large one above!

I can't wait to see what you create with this week's challenge!  I'm off to school right now....get to learn more Accounting and then have my Advertising class today!  It's so nice have the 5 classes spread over 4 days....even though that means more driving to school.

One quick question before I leave.  I'm sure you've noticed that I haven't been adding the recipe to the end of my posts....I'm wondering how many people would like me to bring the recipe section back to my blog?  Does it help...or would you rather me just post the products in the post where the pictures are?  Thanks in advance for the feedback....I want to do what makes my readers happy! :)

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