Riley and Company Challenge--All about Sophie!!

Therese is the hostess this week for the Riley and Company Challenge and she has chosen the theme, All About Sophie. I chose to use an older Sophie image called Laundry Riley:

I have always thought this was the cutest image but have not used it before. I chose to color the image with copic markers and cut a frame with a spellbinder polka dot frame.  After cutting the die frame I airbrushed the polka dots while still in the frame. I really like the way it turned out.

Be sure to check out the rest of the DT blogs, found on my side bar, and see what they created for this awsesone challenge.

We would love to have you play along and if you load your card into a gallery such as Splitcoast Stampers use the keyword Riley0711 so we can come and leave you some love..

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day.

Cathy

Riley and Company March Release Blog Hop!!!

Welcome to the Riley and Company March Release Blog Hop!!!! If you arrived here from the super talented Frances blog you are on the right track.  If not you may want to go back to the Riley and Company Blog so you don't miss a single blog along the hop.  I have created a fun sampling of cards and tags for these awesome new stamps. Here we go:

I couldnt' resist adding the Moose-Yas Gracias!! sentiment LOL!!!  Love the bright happy colors of Mexican inspired attire, doesn't Mexican Riley look happy?.  I tried to emulate the large poppy style tissue paper flowers we all made as kids. 

Second is a Baby is sleeping, Moose in theMoon Riley, is so perfect for a baby card, baby photo album cover or any moon related item. 

And because I was not feeling well last night, here is the card I created for the final day sneak peek....Better late than never :)  Here is Congratulations. New Parents Riley and Sophie:

The next stop on your Hop is the awesome talent Laurie and I know she will have some awesome projects to show you.

Be sure to leave a comment on all the DT blogs for a chance to win a free Riley image from the new release.  If you do not leave a comnent with a way to contact you it is sometimes hard to locate/notify the winners and we don't want you to lose out on your free image.  The winners will be drawn at 10PM Friday night.

Be sure to stop by the store and grab up all the new release stamps and sentiment stamps, they will be available once the Blog Hop begins.

Thanks so much for stopping by and have fun on the rest of the Hop!!!

Cathy

Day 3 Riley and Company Sneak Peeks!!!

The sneak peek today is one of my favorite images from the Riley and Company March release, just too cute.  Here is what I created to show you:

Okay, I am loving the new sentiments being released this month too.. Isn't it perfect!!!  I loved the image so much I had to go and buy some perfect dp to go with it.  Policeman Riley was colored with copic markers and sponged with distress ink. The image was cut out withi my spellbinder octagon (think stop sign) dies in coordinating colors. 

The sentiment was stamped and mounted on the same coordinating cs.

The silver studs gems are I-Rock and I love them for projects like this, they add the perfect touch to the photo corners and sentinent tag.  The brown grosgrain ribbon was just the right amount of ribbon and tied in a knot it isn't feminine at all.

Be sure to stop by the rest of the DT blogs and check out their sneak peeks, they are wonderful and so diverse. 

Thanks for stopping by, Have a colorful day!

Cathy

Day 2 Sneak Peek Riley and Company March Release!!!

There are so many cute images in the Riley and Company March Release it is hard to decide which one to show you next, but I decided Rock Star Riley would be my choice.   Here is what I created:

Riley is a Rock Star as the sentiment says.  The sentiment is one of the stamps in the release this month, so perfect for that budding Rock Star in your life.  I know I have several!!

Rock Star Riley was colored with copic markers and the border was airbrushed. Be sure to take note of the punk rock hair color...he is so cool!!!

The frets and trim on the guitar are colored with Atyou spica gen pen in silver.

I tied a few strands of bakers twine, I just got and love, and tied through the button just above the sentiment.  The star was also accentuated with a bakers twine bow,

I thought the tie dyed Peace dp was perfect for this little rocker.

Be sure to stop by the rest of the DT blogs to see what peeks they have in store for you too, I know you will be excited with each creation.

Thanks for stopping by, have a great day.

Cathy

Day 1 Sneak Peeks--Riley and Company

Good Monday Morning. Are you ready for Day 1 of the Riley and Company March Release Sneak Peeks!!!???  The new Riley Moose images for this release are so fun and great variety. Here is my first peek I labeled Smile!!!: 

Sunflower Riley is so cute and would be perfect to send a Spring or Just Because greeting to someone you know.  I decided to go a little vintage with this image with the Tim Holtz dp at the top.  I gathered some brown lace under the main image, which by the way was colored with copic markers and sponged with diestress ink.

The flower was created with my cricut and the buttons were sewed onto the card.  The Smile sentiment is included in the March Release, isn't it awesome there are sentiments to go with the Riley's now...love it.

Be sure to stop by the rest of the DT blogs, listed on my sidebar,  and see what peeks they have in store for you.   Be sure to mark your calendars for the Release Blog Hop which will be Thursday night at 9:00 pm Central time. 

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!!

Cathy

Riley and Company Holiday Times Blog Hop!!!!!!

Are you ready for the Riley and Company Blog Hop?  I can't believe the release is finally here.  If you came here as a regular follower of mine go back to the beginning at the Riley and Company Blog site to start at the beginning, but if you came here from Frances Blog you are Hopping right along.  Here are two Holiday Times projects for you.  Here is Stocking Sophie:

 

Here is Snowglobe Riley:

Are you having fun on the hop yet. Your next stop along your way is the wonderful Laurie's blog and I know she will have some awesome projects for you to see, she always does!!!  Be sure to leave a comment on my blog and each of the other DT members blogs as well because each Designer is giving away one new release stamp of your choice to one lucky randomly drawn commenter, that was a mouthful!!!

Our Head Moose Tanya couldn't wait for the release so put the new releases in the store today...so as soon as you finish the blog hop head on over to the store, there are 10 stamps and 2 huge sets of sayings, you'll want them all!!!

Thanks for stopping by,

Cathy

Riley and Company Sneak Peek #3 Skating Sophie

The Sneak Peeks for the Riley and Company Release this Thursday have been awesome.  The DT has really made some wonderful creations to inspire you.  Here is the cute Skating Sophie, my choice for today :)  :

I was at a loss for the best way to showcase this little beauty so I used the SCS Sketch Challenge layout, I think it looks great.  Skating Sophie was colored with copic markers and the pond was created with crystal effects, but as usual doesn't show up well in the photo.  The skirt of her skating costume was outlined with Atyou Spica Clear gel pen. 
I added a few rhinestones in the corners which were punched with a MS corner punch and wrapped the base with white tulle to simulate the fancy costumes  most skaters wear.
Be sure to check out the rest of the DT projects, they have been nothing short of inspirational all week!!!


The Blog Hop is scheduled for 9 PM Central time on Thursday so mark your calendar so you don't miss a single stop along the way.  Each DT member will give away a new stamp of the winners choice and all you have to do is leave a comment on their blog.  Can't wait to see you there.


Have a great day and thanks for stopping by.


Cathy

Riley and Company Sneak Peek #2 Holiday Time

Didn't you love the Riley and Company Sneak Peeks for Day 1?  I know you are going to love todays Sneaks too!!!  Here is Angel Riley:

There is something about angels at Christmas time, well anytime for that matter, that I love.  I tried to keep Angel Riley soft and sweet with his harp and halo.
The image was colored with copic  markers and  a gold Atyou Spica gel pens. The clouds were hand sponged using a post it note mask.  The Rejoice is from a Michaels Christmas button assortment and the large gold and pearl button in the upper right corner is from a Vintage button collections also from Michaels.
The ribbon is some I dyed myself last week.with glimmer mist and Distress ink refills.
The base dp is from a Tim Holtz collection I just love.
Thanks for stopping by and be sure to stop by the rest of the DT blogs to check out what they have to show you today...I was blown away yesterday, weren't their projects awesome!!!

Have a great day,
Cathy

Riley and Company Sneak Peek #1 Holiday Time

Are you ready for the Holiday Time Riley and Company Release this week?  Today I get to show you the first of many sneak peeks.  Here is Antlers Riley  all decked out in his Santa Suit:

Isn't Riley just the cutest all dressed up in his Santa Suit,  He was so much fun to color with copic markers.  The dp is from my stash and the rick rack and ribbon are some of my favorite embellishments.  The red circle with the MS Holly punched out and sponged with distressed ink.  A tiny enamel silver charm added to the red check ribbon finishes my Holiday Times card.

Be sure to stop by the other DT members blogs to check out their Sneak Peeks starting today.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day.

Cathy

Riley and Company Challenge--An awesome Sketch

What a wonderful sketch the wonderfully talented Cindy has created for us this week forThe Riley and Company Challenge. Here is my sketch card:

 Were you surprised I didn't turn the sketch or change it?  I don't ALWAYS change the challenges, especially sketch challenges :)
I love Detective Riley and didn't really want to do another fall, Christmas card so decided this would be fun.  The sketch kind of covered up the detective dp I used but that is all right.  The image was colored with copic markers and sponged with distress ink. Each square piece behind the main image was sponged as well. 
I used a large scalloped border punch for the bottom and cut one from the red and one from black.
Two antique buttons from my Grandpa's button collection were perfect for the two embellishments on the sketch. The wham words on each square were from the detective sticker sentiment page which coordinated with the dp.
Be sure to stop by each DT members blog to see what awesome projects they created with the sketch.
Thanks for stopping by and have a great day.

Cathy

Riley and Company Fall Challenge

I just had to use Poppin Pumpkin Riley for my fall card,  he is just too cute!!! Therese is the hostess this week for the Riley and Company Challenge and chose the theme Fall/Autumn.  Here is my card:

The image was colored with copic markers and  SHHHH I didn't sponge the outside edge  :)
The dp is from my paper stash,  I love polka dots and this color was perfect for my card.  The flowers are felt from SU years ago and I thought t he texture was perfect for this card.  I cut a strip of fall sentiments an orange checked ribbon and my Fall Challenge card is complete.
Be sure to check out the Riley and Company blog for the rest of the DT creations and see what is going on at the Riley and Company store. 

Thanks for stopping by, always glad to see you!!!

Cathy

Riley and Company Challenge--Wedding/Anniversary

The wonderfully talented Therese is the hostess this week for the Riley and Company Challenge.  For her challenge she has chosen Wedding or Anniversary.  I think my card qualifies....:

I really thought it would be fun, since I am so into the Halloween theme at the moment to use GothicSophie and Franken Riley as the newly married couple leaving the wedding chapel, thus the arch. 
They dressed in their best outfits for this special occasion. 
Be sure you check out the rest of the DT blogs to see what they have created for your viewing pleasure. 
Thanks for stopping by and if you decide to play along please use the tag, Riley 1910, so we can see your creation.

Since yesterday I celebrated my 40th Anniversary, and bless his heart my husband remembered LOL. I think Therese created this challenge just for me, she may have  mentioned it is her anniversary too but....

Have a great day.

Cathy

Riley and Company Fall and Halloween Blog Hop

Welcome to the Riley and Company Blog Hop featuring the awesome new Fall and Halloween Riley stamps.  If you are arriving here from Frances blog you are in the right spot.  If you are here as one of my regular followers you  will want to go back to the Riley and Company blog which is the first stop on the Hop so you don't miss a single creation.
Here is my first card using Vampire Riley:

Isn't he just the cutest little Vampire?!?

Next, I have the totally fun Poppin Pumpkin Riley:

These stamps have been so much fun to work with, and what perfect Halloween cards they would make.
Be sure you leave a comment on each of the DT members blogs for a chance to win a new release stamp of your choice.  My drawing will be tomorrow night at 9:00 pm so be sure to check back to see if you are the winner.  If you do not reply back to me within 48 hours I will have to choose another winner.
The next stop along the Riley and Company Blog Hop will be a treat for sure Laurie always has such awesome projects!!!
Be sure to check out the stamps which are now available at the store.

Thanks for stopping by,

Cathy

Final Sneak Peeks for Riley and Company Release tonight!!!

Are you all ready for the Riley and Company Blog Hop and release of these awesome stamps to be available for you to purchase?!?
I have two sneak peeks for you today and my final two projects tonight during the Blog Hop:

Here is Raking Riley:

I have kind of gone back to some backgrounds that I really enjoyed creating last year with the embossing folders.  This is the second folder in the set and I really like the look.  I kept the colors in the browns and neutrals. 
The kraft back panel was the perfect backdrop for the MS corner punch.  I rounded the corners on the leaf embossed layer to show a little more of the corners without making the leave panel smaller.
Raking Riley was colored with copic markers and sponoged with distress ink.  I added an Autumn metalic brad from my stash.
I love the look of the wide striped ribbon and had some brown and white I thought would be perfect...what do you think?  I just tied a knot close to the edge because I thought a bow would just be too big. The final touch was a little metalic Thank you  charm tied on with twine.

My next project is not a card....yeah I know: you can only send out so many Halloween cards.

  I just wanted to show how cute the little Halloween Moose are as gift tags.  I love my pillow pouch die cut and used some cute halloween dp. The only think I did was punch a hole in the corner of the Chief Riley to tie the orange checked ribbon through.  Very simple, but I think it is perfect for a little Halloween treat for a co-worker or friend.
Be sure you check out all the DT projects for today and don't forget to stop by the Blog Hop which starts at 9:00 Central time at the Riley and Company Blog.  See you there!!!
Thanks for stopping by and have a great day..see you later :)

Riley and Company Sneak Peek #3 and Riley Challenge

Today I have the third Riiley and Company  sneak peek which I have also made into the Riley Challenge card...Yeah I know, the challenge card should have been posted yesterday, I'm a day late.  It's not that I struggled with the challenge but must admit that I don't usually make full cards, just card fronts, therefore, there is no inside to decorate, LOL....So here is my card:

And the inside is decorated like this: 

The Hiking Riley was colored with copic markers and whilc the image was still in the spellbinder die it was airbrushed to give the nice crisp white border.    The leaf mask was sprayed with my copic airbrush system as well to give the leaf pattern and give the appearance of Riley hiking through trees...Okay use your imagination.
Hope you are enjoying all of the sneak peeks as much as the DT is enjoying bringing them to you. 
Thanks for stopping by and be sure to mark your calendar for the Blog Hop Thursday night at 9:00 Central time.

Cathy

Riley and Company Sneak Peek #2 Fall and Halloween Release

How did you like all the Riley and Company sneak peeks today?  Weren't they awesome.  What a great bunch of Riley's there are in this release.   Here is my FrankeRiley:

FrankeRiley isn't too scarey, I think he is kinda cute!!!  I colored him with copic markers and sponged the outside edge he black label die behind Franke is over stamped with white skeltons.  The same skelton stamp was used to overstamp the black rick rack on the left side of the card.
The black rick rack was topped with a narrow black loop edged ribbon from my stash.  The black polka dot flower in the upper right corner is topped with a button center and over the button I put a halloween brad on top of that after I cut off the brad posts.
The dp is some cool halloween dp I got at Archivers on my budget busting spending spree last week LOL. It was so fun though.
Thanks for stopping by to see my new sneak peek and be sure to check out the rest of the DT blogs to see what they have to show you as well.  Only two more days to the Blog Hop and the new Release stamps will be available.

Have a great day.
Cathy

Riley and Company Sneak Peek #1 Fall and Halloween

It is finally Monday and I can start showing you the first of 4 days of sneak peeks for the Fall and Halloween Riley and Company Release.  Here is Mummy Riley:

 Isn't Mummy Riley just too cute with his bandages trying to look like a Halloween Mummy.  He is starting to unravel...LOL  Riley was colored with copic markers and the large scalloped rectangle spellbinder die was used to cut out the image.   A row of spider webs, a bat and a spider, black polka dot ribbon and my cute little treat box is complete.
The coffin was  created from a MS template I found on the web.  I printed it off on creamy caramel cs and hand drew the pine plank lines.  I used my Copic airbrush system to give the wood grained effect on the coffin.
I have another picture of the side to give you a better idea of what it looks like:

 Be sure to check out the rest of the DT blogs to see what sneak peeks they have in store for you this week leading up to the Thursday Blog Hop and Release at Riley and Company.

Thanks for stopping by.

Cathy

Riley and Company Challenge--It's a Sketch!!!

Silke is the hostess this week for the Riley and Company Challenge and she has created an awesome sketch for us to use.  Awesome sketch Silke :)  Here is my Bouncy Ball Riley:

This little Moose is having so much fun bouncing along on his blue happy face bouncy ball!!!

This was a new release a couple of months ago and is still one of my favorite "fun" Moose images.  Perfect for so many occassions.

Riley and Company have some awesome new images ready for release later in the month.  Be sure and keep your eyes open for the new Halloween images that are soooo cute you won't even believe it.

Be sure to stop by the rest of the DT blogs to see their awesome creations for Silke's Sketch Challenge.

Have a great day and see you later.  It was a really long week-end and I am anxious for everything to get back to normal.  Yeah I know,  what is normal?  LOL

Have a great day!!!

Thanks for stopping by,

Cathy

Riley and Company Challenge--Make a Scene

No, not that kind of scene!!! LOL.  I am the hostess this week for the Riley and Company Challenge.  I love to create little scenes with this darling little Moose, so that was the theme I chose.  With school having just started here in Omaha, and the rest of you probably getting ready, here is Schoolgirl Sophie:

Sophie is headed into Moose School for her first day of school and isn't she just the cutest with her little pink outfit and antler ribbons. 

The brick wall is from Riley and Company also, just used my Copic multi liner pen to finish the ends. The same pen was used to draw in the landscape, sidewalk and step.  There is a reason I only color LOL!!  The image was colored with copic markers.  Just a tip on the brick wall,  the wide tip of the copic markers is the perfect size to make a swipe on each brick in an alternating pattern to give the effect of a brick wall.  I used 5 different copics E40, E50, E53 and E31 and E33 to color the brick wall.  Really makes fast work of a brick wall. 

In keeping with the School Theme I added letters and numbers to the right side of the image, which had been cut out with my Top Note Sizzix Die cut from SU.  The red rickrack border on the left side ties in the red letters some.  A paper prima flower with red button center and Sophie is off for her first day of school!!!

We would love to have you play along with the challenge and if you download your project to a gallery use the keyword Riley1610  so we can all see your wonderful creation.

Thanks for stopping by and be sure to check out the rest of the DT projects for the challenge. 

Cathy

Riley and Company Challenge---Summertime

Frances is the hostess this week for the Riley and Company Challenge and for the challenge she chose the theme--Summertime.  Perfect timing since last weeks Riley and Company release was Summertime Fun!!!

Here is my Picnic Riley:

It is too hot here in Omaha today to go on a  picnic,  Temps near 100 and heat index about 107.  Too hot for this gal  !!!  
The dp is from a Recipe book kit I got because I loved the summer paper,  Isn't it cute.

Be sure to check out the rest of the DT blogs to see their wonderful projects and if you missed the Riley and Company Release last week stop by the store and check out the 8 new Riley's and 2 darling sentiments.  We would love to have you join us in the challenge and if you post your card in the SCS gallery use the keywords Riley1410.

Have a great day.   Catch you later with a new project.