Born to be Wild

Today is my brother-in-law's birthday and this is the card I made for him ~ Happy Birthday Bob !!!

I used one of my favorite new OCL sets, The Tribe. If you double click on the photo you can get a better look at this cute little native. This set has so many fun and unique images...perfect for man cards, which are always challenging for me. Plus, I love the native lady and accessory pieces that comes with this set too :) !! On the inside of the card, I stamped "Happy Birthday" along with a Cupcake image ... sorry, in my haste to leave for Corvallis I forgot to take a photo of the inside, but you can see the entire set including all those super fun pieces right HERE.

I tried out some of my brand new 09/10 SU in-color cardstock on this card ~ Soft Suede & Dusty Durango. Copic E08 is a good match for Dusty Durango (you can see that on his shield). I've heard E44 is a good match for the Soft Suede, but I don't have that color yet, so I don't know for sure. The DP is by My Mind's Eye and you can find it at eP along with a great selection of Copics ! The layout for the card is from this week's sketch challenge over at SCS ~ SC232. For the stitching, I just used my paper piercing tool and mat pack to create the squares then threaded some linen thread into a needle and stitched in some Xs. Which reminds me, I received a few inquiries about how I did the ribbon treatment on my Divine Design project a few days ago so when I get home next week, I'll take a quick photo and show you how I did that. Super easy once you see how it's done.

That's about it. I'll have some new photos to show you of my sweet grandbaby, Chloe, soon ... I'm going to spend the entire day with her tomorrow!!! She's almost 6 months old and the most adorable little girl in the entire world. Nope, I'm not a bit biased, LOL !

Supplies for the card (size 4 1/4 x 5 1/2) ~ Stamps: The Tribe (OCL) My Mind's Eye DP, Dusty Durango, Soft Suede, Neenah White Paper: Ink: Ranger Distressed Black Soot & Chocolate Chip Accessories: Paper piercing tool/mat pack, linen thread, Copic Markers, Crystal Effects, Nesties Rectangle, Big Shot

Who's your doggie

Quick post to show you the card I made for the first ever Our Craft Lounge Sketch Challenge (details HERE)! It's uploaded at SCS using the keywords OCLSC01, so if you pop over there you can check out the other cards. I used Pat the Dog (again!)...just can't quit stamping him. There are so many fun pieces with the set, it worked great for the sketch :) ! After coloring Pat with my Copics, I used a little Carmel Latte Tan Fun Flock and a Sakura Quickie Glue Pen to give him some real fur :) ...here's a closer look at that fur ~

Since we're on the subject of dogs...here's me & my puppy, Muffin, attending her very first dog obedience class this morning. She started out great ~
Miss Muffin is only 7 months old and the other dogs were much bigger (longer legs, imagine that, lol) and older...so let's just say she was pretty much done after about 30 minutes (the class lasted an hour)....ready for a snack, a nap and some love. We had a few more moments of compliance, but this is how most of the last 30 minutes were spent ~
She's a sweet girl, eager to please...she's OUR DOGGIE and we're very proud of her :) ! She's going to practice her lessons and hopefully, she'll do even better next week!! Here's a great photo of that sweet face.I think she was telling us that she was ready to head home for that much over-due nap :) !

Thanks for stopping...Muffin wishes you a very Happy Saturday!

Supplies for the card (size 4 1/4 x 5 1/2) ~ Stamp: Pat the Dog Paper: Chocolate Chip, My Mind's Eye Just Dreaming 2 DP, White Ink: Distressed Soot Tools/Accessories: Copic markers, Sakura clear glaze pen, Spica red & clear glitter pens, Sakura quickie glue pen, Carmel Latte Tan fun flock (the Copics, Fun Flock, Spica & Sakura pens, plus the dreamy DP all available at Eclectic Paperie), Brown striped American Crafts ribbon, brown brads

Splendid new Stamps!

Quick post to show you a couple of cards made with one of Pink Poison's (Splendid Little Company) brand new stamp sets :) ! These sets are being released today...October 1st! This one's called "Cup O Stuff" and it's so darn sweet! You can see the entire set right HERE. I used Sketch #4, from the Splendid Little Blog, for the layout. I used Copics E13, E15, E08, YR24, YG03, YG06 & C1 to color the image. That fun Designer Paper is from SU and is called Haiku! The coordinating cardstock is So Saffron, Tangerine Tango & Chocolate Chip :)

Here's the inside, I didn't use any ribbon on the outside of my cards today {{gasp!}} so I snuck a little on the inside ~ And here's a card that I made for today' SCS color challenge (CC186), to use Really Rust, Chocolate Chip & Baja Breeze! Love that color combo!! Love the image!!! The card is a little plain, I keep wondering if it still needs something...but after re-making it 3 times tonight...I'm done with it, lol! Does that ever happen to you? Everytime I got a little frustrated with the card, I'd look at the sweet little mouse smiling up at me, and I just couldn't get too upset :) !!! Thanks Marie, for drawing such sweet images. They are a blast to color!!

Speaking of coloring, I used a combination of Copics and SU Inks & Blender pens to color the mouse & the cup. I wanted to play the color challenge, but didn't have the Copic for Baja Breeze (BG72), so I just grabbed my Baja Breeze & Kiwi Kiss Ink Pads, and a Blender Pen and used those to color the cup, flower & leaves, and you know what...it worked just fine! The Copics I used for the Mouse were E00, E13, E15, E95 and the rust on the cup was E08 & E09. I did a little shading with C1.

I'll have more to show you from these and other new Pink Poison sets...so stay tuned and thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderful Wednesday!!!

Supplies for the first card (4 1/4" square) ~ Stamps: Cup O Stuff Paper: Chocolate Chip, So Saffron, Tangerine Tango, White & Haiku DP Ink: Palette Noir, Chocolate Chip & Copics Tools/Accessories: Photo corner punch, clear dew drops, Spica clear glitter pen, Sakura clear glaze pen, 1/4" chocolate chip twill ribbon (retired SU)

Supplies for the second card (4 1/4 x 5 1/2) ~ Stamps: Cup O Stuff Paper: Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze, Really Rust, Paper Trey White, Ski Slopes DP (SU holiday mini) Ink: Palette Noir, Chocolate Chip, & Copics Tools/Accessories: Blender pens with Baja Breeze & Kiwi Kiss classic ink, Square Scallop punch (that's actually 4 little punches pushed up together behind the image), Paper piercing tool, Sakura clear glaze pen, Spica clear glitter pen, Tiny copper brads (non-SU), Cuttlebug with Circle Nesties

Color & Sketch Challenges

I colored these images while watching a movie with my family last night. For me, coloring is a great way to relax... it's just too hard to sit still and watch a movie without having something in my hands. My family, a little popcorn, my Scor-Pal/Scor-mat in my lap and a few Copics nearby...now that's one great way to spend an evening :) !!! I checked this week's color challenge before getting started & pulled out a few Copics that fit the challenge, to use Riding Hood Red, Artichoke & Basic Gray (CC184). I used R37 for Riding Hood Red, G85 & G99 for Artichoke & N3, N6 & C1 for the Gray. The branches are E13 & E15. I used R32 for their cheeks & other highlights. My grays aren't an exact match for Basic Gray, but it's what I have, so I made it work :) . Oh, and there's a touch of B000 around the eyes. I used one of my favorite newly released stamps, Christmas Birds, by Pink Poison/Splendid Little Stamps! I absolutely love those little birds, they are just precious!

This next one technically also qualifies for the color challenge (she does have artichoke in her dress), but it's really for the Sketch challenge (CC194). I used my new Princess Anya stamp for this one...love those Anyas & I heard we can expect to see more Anyas in the near future...woo-hoo!! Great layout, it was fun to try. More Riding Hood Red & Basic Gray with a little Prism Aluminum cardstock, embossed with the Cuttlebug Textiles embossing folder. I Used the same colors of Copics with the addition of E00 & G40 for her skin & eyeshadow. Oh, I almost forgot...I used C1 for shadowing around the images. It's almost always what I use because it's subtle, but does add some depth (almost sounds like I know what I'm doing...it's a nice illusion, lol!!)

I have another RAK to share with you today too :) ! This is one I received from my friend Tonya! Beautiful layout, colors (Black, Pomegranate & Pink) & choice of images (Sweet Always)...isn't it awesome?! Tonya just started blogging recently and I think you're going to really like what you find over at Ribbon Paper Ink! Thanks Tonya, you & your cards never failed to amaze & inspire me :) !!!

That's it for today. I've been neglecting my beautiful new SU stamps a bit, but do have some fun things in the works for my hostess club girls and a few things on the workbench too!! So many great stamps, so little stamping time. What's a girl to do, lol!! I also have some great new ODBD stamps that should be arriving in my mailbox anyday. I've seen 'em online & can't wait to introduce them to some ink...and share them with you :) ! I also have a simple little masking tutorial to share with you soon. So, stay tuned for that. Thanks for stopping by :) . Have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!!

Supplies for the first card (size 5" square) ~ Stamps: Christmas Birds Paper: Riding Hood Red, Basic Gray, Almost Artichoke, Bella Rose DP, White Ink: Palette Noir, Copics Tools/Accessories: Cuttlebug with Round/Scalloped Nesties, Dew Drops, Riding Hood Red Taffeta Ribbon, Crystal Effects, Sakura clear glaze pen, Dimensinoals

Supplies for the second card (size 4 1/2 x 4 3/4) ~ Stamps: Princess Anya Paper: Riding Hood Red, Basic Gray, Prism Aluminum, White Ink: Pallete Noir, Copics Tools/Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Cuttlebug with Textiles Embossing Folder, Crystal Effects, Silver SU glitter, Rhinestones (walmart), Dimensionals

Christmas Birds

Really quick post... to show you another Splendid little stamp set, newly released by Pink Poison! This one's called Christmas Birds. I love those birds : ) ... they remind me of my Mom & Dad. In fact, this is probably the stamp set I'll use for their Christmas Card this year. Remember to pop on over the Pink Poison blog & sign up for the Splendid Spree Give away, going on all this month! She just picked the winner for the first set, but no worries, you have 3 more chances to win : ) !!!

I used Beate's weekend Sketch (#56) for my layout! I'm a big fan of sketch challenges...I'd play every one if I had time. This one was perfect for my image piece...thanks Beate :) for an awesome sketch !

Here's the inside of my card... And the Copics I used....

Alrighty then, I do need to keep this short, so I'm signing off. Thanks for stopping by & be sure to stop by tomorrow for the Divine Design post : ) !

Supplies for the card (5 1/4" square) ~ Stamps: Christmas Birds Paper: Chocolate Chip, Textured Olive, White, Holiday Treasures DP Ink: Palette Noir, Riding Hood Red, Old Olive, Copics Tools/Accessories: Boho Blossoms punch, 1/4" circle punch, Pewter brads, Spica clear & gold glitter pens, Sakura clear glaze pen, Dimensinoals, 1/4" twill ribbon in olive & chocolate (retired su)

Happy Stamping :)

Friends Forever

I finally got to do a little stamping today : ) ... it's been too long, I almost forgot how, lol! Thankfully I had my new Pink Poison Stamps to inspire me! I used the newly released Friends Forever set, isn't it fun? I used this week's SCS sketch challenge (SC192) for the layout. I really like the sketch, it allows for a quick simple card if that's what you want...and we all need quick and simple sometimes! I will have lots more to show you in the next couple weeks from Pink Poison's new releases, but don't forget about that Splendid Giveaway going on all this month...click HERE for all the details on how you can win your very own FREE stamp set : ) !!! Guess which set she's giving away this week...I think you're gonna like it, but you will have to hop on over and see for yourself 'cause I'm not telling ;)

Here's a look inside of the card ~ Here are the Copics I used to color the images. Don't ask me why I needed that many...I just did. Sometimes I get a little carried away. Several of them had to do with getting the hi-lites in the girls' hair just right, lol!

Monday is the 8th, so be sure to check back for Divine Design Projects. I have a fun little card and scripture to share with you! I hope you're having an awesome weekend. Thanks for stopping by!!

Supplies for the card ~ (finished size 4 1/4 x 5 1/2) Stamps: Friends Forever Paper: Purely Pomegrante (retired SU), Not Quite Navy, White, Designer Series hostess paper pack Ink: Palette Noir, Copics Accessories/Tools: Photo Corner Punch, Scallop Edge Punch, Purely Pomegranate double stitched ribbon (retired SU), 1/4" brocade blue gg ribbon, Sakura clear glaze pen, Spica clear, black & gold glitter pens

Hugs & Blessings :)

Cupcakes & Muffin

Here's my card for this week's Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge! This has been a super fun but crazy week at our house. It started with a sweet email from Taylor letting me know that she'd selected me to be this week's Featured Cupcake Sampler! Wow...what a fun & totally unexpected surprise : ) !! I have more new cupcake stamps, this time from SU (Crazy for Cupcakes), so what a great excuse to ink 'em up!! Later that day, we brought a 4 month old English Bulldog puppy home to be part of our family! (drum roll please....) here she is ~Her name is Muffin & she is a wonderful pup, but... oh my goodness, I'd forgotten how much supervision and time puppies require. With all the puppy fun and excitement, my planned stamping time just didn't happen this week. I sat down and started several projects, but there were just too many distractions from first thing in the morning, to late at night. Two of those projects were today's cards...lots of start and stop and fragmented thoughts... I have to admit, I think that shows in the cards and I was a little diasspointed in how they turned out. I really wanted the feature cupcake card to be extra special :( but I guess it's okay.

GOOD : ) news...I know where you CAN find some spectacular cards...right HERE! Taylor has an awesome sketch for you to try and she & the cupcake crew have created cards that are sure to inspire you!!

Here is another card I did with this week's sketch...using some fun new Hawaiian Papaya DP and less traditional cupcake colors, Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss & Tangerine Tango! For those of you who use Copics, I found that YR18 is a great match for Tangerine Tango (that's the color I used on the candle)...

That's it for me. I hear a little someone shuffling down the hallway...I think it's time for me to sign off and take her for yet another trip outside : ) ! Thanks for stopping by & Have a great weekend!!

Supplies for the first card ~ Stamps: Crazy for Cupcakes (SU) Paper: Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, Bella Rose DP, Prism Bronze Ore Metallic Ink: Palette Noir, Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette, White Craft Tools/Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Paper snips, Paper piercing tool/mat pack, Photo corner punch, Irridescent Ice EP/Heat tool, Crimper, Large Oval punch, sponge dauber, Riding Hood Red taffeta ribbon, rhinestones, Dimensionals

Supplies for the second card ~ Stamps: Crazy for Cupcakes (SU) Paper: Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss, Tangerine Tango, White, Hawaiian Papaya DP Ink: Palette Noir & Chocolate Chip marker for the doodling Copics: YR18, Y17, YG03 E15, W1 Tools/Accessories: Word Window punch, Large Oval punch, Scallop Edge punch, Copper brad & Cord (SU retired), Dazzling Diamonds glitter, Dimensionals

Splendid Little Give-a-way!

A few more yummy cards to show you from Pink Poison/Splendid Little Stamps! AND, a chance to WIN one of 4 FREE stamp sets to be given away during the month of September! Check out all the details right HERE : ) !!! It's a Splendid Spree Give-a-way! It's easy to enter, so be sure & get your name in that drawing for some splendid little stamps!! Today's cards all feature a stamp set that has been temporarily discontinued, but if you like the set (what's not to like?), just contact Marie at Pink Poison and she'll be sure to let you know when it's available again. I LOVE store bought cake....love it!!! So these images really were especially fun to play with. My first card uses Taylor's Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge Sketch (#30) (awesome sketch!!) and Pink Poison's Fancy Cakes set. I used some Prism Silver Metallic Cardstock (if you double click on the photo, you can really get a good look at that metallic cardstock!) and some shiny little Swarovski rhinestones (available at walmart in the bead/craft department) to give it some extra special shimmer and sparkle : ) !

Mmm....what's your favorite flavor of cake? Mine is right here....Chocolate Fudge, preferably with Chocolate filling! Yum!! These next 2 are enclosure sized card (or could be used a place settings...wouldn't that be fun?) ~

Aren't those little forks and spoons just adorable? I picked up this punch, made by All Night Media, when I was in Seattle last Spring. It punches out a tiny little fork, knife and spoon. I used shiny silver cardstock...made 'em look like the real thing! I know it's hard to tell proportion in the photo, but the fork and spoon are about 1" tall.

This last little enclosure card is a white fluffy cake with colorful frosting...that's the beauty of stamps, YOU get to decide what color & flavor the cake is! When my daughters were little, they would have loved this Tempting Turquoise, Lovely Liliac and Green Galore cake at their parties (actually, they probably still would!). For my younger daughter especially, it could never be too bright, too colorful or too glittery, lol!!

Thanks for stopping by : ) ... lots more to show you in the next few days, including that mini gift bag tutorial!!

Supplies for the first card (4" square) ~ Stamps: Fancy Cakes (PP) Paper: Prism Silver Metallics, Pink Passion, White Ink: Palette Noir, Pink Passion Copics: RV00, RV02, RV04, RV10, g14, YG11, Blender Pen Tools/Accessories: CB with Swiss Dots EF, Ticket Corner punch, rhinestones, Dimensionals, Spica clear glitter pen, Sakura Clear glaze pen

Supplies for the second card (4 1/4" square) ~ Stamps: Fancy Cakes (PP) Paper: Real Red, Chocolate Chip, White Ink: Palette Noir, Chocolate Chip Copics: E09, E13, E15, R43, R46, G14, YG11, B00 Tools/Accessories: CB with Round scallop Nesites & Swiss Dot EF, Large oval punch, 1/4" circle punch, Gold brads, Red gingham & White taffeta ribbon, Dimensionals

Supplies for the third card (3" square) ~ Stamps: Fancy Cakes (PP) Paper: Riding Hood Red, Chocolate Chip, White, Bella Rose DP Ink: Palette Noir Copics: E13, E15, E09, E02, R43, R46, R02, G14 Tools/Accessories: Ticket Corner punch, Paper piercing tool, flatware punch (all night media), Sakura clear glaze pen, Spica clear glitter pen, Dimensionals

Supplies for the fourth card (2 1/2 x 3") ~ Stamps: Fancy Cakes (PP) Paper: Riding Hood Red, Chocolate Chip, White, Bella Rose DP Ink: Palette Noir Copics: E13, E15, E09, E02, R43, R46, B00, G14 Tools/Accessories: CB/Scallop Rectale nesties, Paper piercing tool, flatware punch (all night media), Sakura clear glaze pen, Spica clear glitter pen, Dimensionals

Supplies for the fifth card (3 1/2 x 2 1/4") ~ Stamps: Fancy Cakes (PP), Bitty Birthday (sentiment, SU) Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Lovely Lilac, Green Galore, White Ink: Palette Noir, Lovely Lilac Copics: YG06, B02, B05, V04, V06, C1 Tools/Accessories: Scallop Edge punch, 1/4" circle punch, Turquoise brads, Word window punch, rhinestone, Sakura clear glaze pen, Spical clear glitter pen, Paper piercing tool, Dimensionals

Splendid Little Dream Quotes

Good Monday Mornin' to ya : ) !!! A few more cards to show you from another set released this month by Pink Poinson/Splendid Little Stamps! This set is called Dream Quotes and it's a beauty! Inspirational quotes plus wonderful images that perfectly compliment the quotes. This first card was another I did for last week's SCS Sketch Challenge (SC190). I stamped the flowers onto white cardstock, then cut them out with my Paper Snips. Sometimes I'll have people comment about that being a really time consuming process, but it's really not. The key is having the proper scissors. Good paper scissors make cutting out, even intricate designs, a snap...seriously! I used my Sponge dauber to sponge on a bit more Pink Pirouette ink onto the flowers before adding tiny pearls to the centers. The flowers are popped up on Dimensionals.

This next card was the very first card I made, same day the stamps arrived last week : ). It was late and I was tired by the time things settled down around our place and I got the stamps trimmed and ready, but I simply couldn't resist inking 'em up...they were just calling to me!! It's a simple little card, but I like it. Sometimes simple is good. I added a little Dazzling Diamonds glitter to the center of the flowers, just to give them a little subtle shimmer.

That's is for now. Lots more to show you this week. I can't always do this, but will probably be posting almost every day this week...so stay tuned & thanks for stopping by : ) !!!

Supplies for the first card (4 3/4 x 5 1/4") ~ Stamps: Dream Quotes Paper: Pink Pirouette, Basic Black, White, Bella Rose DP Ink: Palette Noir, Pink Pirouette Tools/Accessories: Cuttlebug with Circle/Scallop Nesties, Kaiser self-adhesive pearls, White organdy ribbon, Dimensionals, Paper snips, Sponge dauber

Supplies for the second card (5 x 4 3/4") ~ Stamps: Dream Quotes Paper: White, Black, Pink Pirouette Ink: Palette Noir, Pink Pirouette Tools/Accessories: Stamp-a-majig, Black Gingham ribbon, Dazzling Diamonds, Sakura Quickie glue pen, Black eyelets, Dimensionals

Splendid Little Cupcakes

I've been wanting cupcake stamps for soooo long! I was patient, and it was worth the wait....I got the sweetest cupcake stamps (and sentiments) from Pink Poison, aka Splendid Little Stamps, this week!! This is a brand new stamp company and Marie has designed some amazing stamps sets!! You can see 'em right HERE!! These are deep etched rubber stamps, mounted on cling cushion and arrive ready to be trimmed and used with acrylic blocks. And, here's the best part....they stamp bee-a-utifully!! When Marie emailed me to ask if I might like to do a little card designing, I popped over to her site to check out the stamps and after a few audible gasps of delight, emailed her back with a resounding YES please (and a great big thank you!)!!! I'm excited to be part of the team and look forward to sharing these delightfully fresh & fun stamped images with you!

I used the new SU Sweet Always DP for the first card & did some paper piecing on the cupcake. I used the Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge Sketch (#30)! This is a great example of how the right DP can just pull an entire card together! Here's a peek at the inside ~ Here's my cupcake trio card. It's 6 1/2 " tall and 3" wide. I think I may have gotten a little carried away with Dew Drops this week, but they're so fun and fit the cupcake theme perfectly ~

And here is a fun little red & black card, kind of has a nostalgic feel to it, maybe like a 1950's Ice Cream Parlor (is it just me or is anyone else getting hungry?). I apologize, but I didn't keep track of which Copics I used to color these last 2 cards. I will try to be better at noting which colors I've used, I promise : ) ! I'll have more Splendid Little cards to show you over the next few days. Now that you've see a few of the stamps, let me introduce you to the rest of the Splendid Little Design Team ~

Paula Bloom http://prbloom.typepad.com/my_weblog/

Pam Miller http://quietsanity-pammyrn.blogspot.com/

Ana Wohlfahrt http://www.inkastamp.blogspot.com/

Faith Hofrichter http://stampinwithmarkiesmom.blogspot.com/

And here's the brand new Splendid Stamping Blog~ http://splendidstamping.blogspot.com/

Thanks for stopping by...hope you have a splendid little weekend ;)!!

Supplies for the first card (size 5" square) ~ Stamps: Cupcake Set Paper: Chocolate Chip, Regal Rose, White, Sweet Always DP (new from SU) Ink: Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie, Regal Rose Accessories/Tools: Photo corner punch, Crystal Effects (on the cherry), Flame Dew Drops, orange striped ribbon (amuse) Sakura clear glaze pen, Spica clear glitter pen, multi colored sentiment was done with Eclipse masking tape and a Stamp-a-majig, pink rick-rack on the inside, Dimensionals

Supplies for the second card (size 6 1/2 x 3") ~ Stamps: Cupcake Set Paper: White, Regal Rose, Sweet Always DP Ink: Palette Noir, Copic Markers Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, Flame Dew Drops, Silver Bell Dew Drops, Chunky SU Glitter, Clear Spica glitter pen, 1/4" pumpkin gg ribbon, pink rick-rack, Paper snips for paper piecing, Dimensionals

Supplies for the last card (size 4 3/4" square) ~ Stamps: Cupcake Set Paper: Real Red, Basic Black, White Ink: Palette Noir, Copic Markers Tools/Accessories: Photo Corner punch, CB with Swirls EF, Paper piercing tool/mat pack, Chunky SU glitter, Stamp-a-majig, Black gingham ribbon, Dimensionals

Lions and Angels

Quick post to show you 3 cards I've been working on. I just realized how silly that sounds...this isn't work, this is fun ; ) ! BTW, I was planning on sharing a gift bag tutorial today, but ran into some technical difficulty and will need to re-take a few photos, but I promise, I will share it as soon as possible. My first card was made with Our Daily Bread Design's newly released stamp set, Peace. I really like the contrast of the Copper Prism Metallic cardstock with the Lion image. You can see a little of the rich shimmer in the photo!! I got to do a little coloring with my Copics and used a Sakura White Glaze pen to make the lamb white and give him (her?) a little texture. Here are the Copics I used ~ Here's a fun, funky little card using ODBD's new Angel set. I had my Cuttlebug & Nestabilities out for these cards. Circles & Scalloped Circles everywhere you look, lol! I used some brand spankin' new SU Hawaii Papaya DP...You gotta love this color combo ~ Chocolate Chip, Tangerine Tango & Kiwi Kiss!! Speaking of love, what about that Kiwi Kiss/Vanilla Satin ribbon? And last but not least, here's the card I did for this week's SCS sketch challenge (SC190). Since this is a Christmas card I added some silver accents with Prism Metallic Silver cardstock and "Silver Bells"Dew Drops. I broke into my new pack of SU Holiday Treasure DP and some of the gorgeous new Riding Hood Red Taffeta ribbon. I just popped over to ODBD to grab a few links for this post and noticed Kelley is not only carrying the Scor-Pal (have it, love it!)...but she also has the new Scor-mat that fits neatly inside the Scor-Pal. So, one minute I'm minding my own business, getting a few links, and the next thing you know, I have a Scor-Mat in my shopping cart : ) ! My friend Cami was just telling me how much she loves her Scor-mat, and now, I'll have one of my very own!! Cami, you are SUCH an enabler, and I love ya for it {{hugs}}!

Supplies for the Lion Card ~ (4 1/4 x 4 1/2"): Stamps: Peace (ODBD) Paper: Prism Metallic Copper, White, Almost Artichoke Ink: Almost Artichoke Accessories: Scallop Edge Punch, CB/Nesties, Paper piercing tool/mat pack, artichoke ribbon, mini copper brads, Copics, Sakura White & Clear glaze pens, Spica gold glitter pen, Dimensionals

Supplies for the Second Card ~ (4 1/4" square): Stamps: Angel (ODBD) Paper: Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss, Tanergine Tango, White Ink: Chocolate Chip Accessories: CB/Nesties, Kiwi/Vanilla Satin ribbon, sponge dauber, horizontal slot punch, Dimensionals

Supplies for the Last Card ~ (5" square): Stamps: Angel (ODBD) Paper: Prism Silver Metallic, White, Riding Hood Red, Basic Black, Holiday Treasures Ink: Riding Hood Red, Pallete Noir Accessories: CB/Nesties, Riding Hood Red Taffeta ribbon, Silver Bells Dew Drops, Dimensionals

Thank YOU for stopping by : )

Heard from the Heart

What do you get when you combine friendship and stamping? Wow, that could be answered a hundred ways. I don't know about you, but I've met some of the best friends of my life through stamping (that includes many of you I've met through the blog too)!! Yesterday, a great visit with my friend Nancy Littrell, resulted in both of the cards I'm posting today! Both use some great new SU stamps, inks & papers !! The first card is almost an exact case of Nancy's card, the only change made was to add Dazzling Diamonds glitter. You can see her original card, uploaded to her SCS gallery, right HERE....isn't it stunning? I saw it irl yesterday, and as beautiful as it looks in her gallery, it's even better irl!! She was nice enough to share some great tips on masking & sponging and bascially walked me through each step of recreating her wonderful card. Fun technique, one I will be sure to use again!! Thanks Nance...you're the best!!! We used Pacific Point, Bashful Blue & Pink Pirouette Ink for the sponging, Black Stazon ink for the Trees (Lovely as a Tree), and Pacific Point ink for the sentiment (Heard from the Heart). Cardstock is Whisper White, Pacific Point and Basic Black. We tried out some new Eclipse masking tape that I got recently. Really nice product to use for masking techniques. I got mine at Eclectic Paperie : ) !

I stamped a few extra images from Nancy's Heard From The Heart set and she stamped a few from my Sock Monkey set...hey, our moms taught us well, we LOVE to share : ) ! After she left, I made a card using this week's SCS Sketch Challenge (SC187). The colors are a bit bolder that I'd normally use, and I'm generally just not crazy about the card (does that ever happen to you?)...but I really like the sketch, so I thought I'd show it to ya anyway. This card uses a lot of fun new stuff from the upcoming SU Fall/Winter catalog...won't be long now....release date for that catalog is coming right up on August 11th!! The Pacific Point cardstock, Bella Rose DP, Sock Monkey(heart) & Heard from the Heart Stamp (sentiment) and Pacific Point classic ink pad. I used a silver ribbon pull from the Silver HPH collection, Amuse sheer ribbon & silver Making Memories heart brads. A little Paper piercing finished it off.

More exciting new from SU ~ Soon you will be able to order our products on-line, via the SU website or through my SU Business Website! I'll be sharing more about that in the coming weeks. For many of you who aren't demonstrators and don't have a local demonstrator....this will be a great option!!!

In the past, I usually list all the supplies I used for my projects at the end of each post. Is that helpful to you? If so, I would be more than HAPPY to start doing that again. Just leave a comment and let me know!

Thanks for looking...enjoy your weekend : )

Cross of Christ Challenges

I had time for just 2 of the SCS challenges this week, did both last night, late into the wee hours : ) ! This first one was for one of the super fun challenges being hosted by the Dirty Dozen Design team & Alumn over at SCS this week...you can check out all the fun right HERE! I played Jody's, It's All About The Ribbon challenge, and you can see those details right HERE!! I used some sweet pink with brown polka dot Amuse ribbon and built the card from there. I am such a ribbon addict. I knew I only had time for one of the DD challenges, and since I have TONS and TONS or ribbon (and never enough!) this challenge was the perfect one for me : ) !!

I used my brand new ODBD Cross of Christ set for both of today's cards. Funny story about that stamp set. It took a vacation to Hawaii before coming to Oregon (wish I could have gone with it). Couldn't figure out why it hadn't arrived and when Kelley tracked it, it was in Honolulu. It arrive last weekend, tanned and relaxed, and I introduced it to some ink last night : ) ! Great stamp set designed by one of our DT members, Dina...you can read all her and this fantastic stamp set plus see the other new releases right HERE!! This card is for a sweet lady whose husband went home to heaven a few days ago. I'm playing piano at his memorial service later today. I wanted to make her an extra special card, and these colors and embelishments all reminded me of her. I used yesterday's sketch challenge at SCS (SC186). I used some of the Prism Silver Metallic cardstock and ran it through my cuttlebug with the textiles ef. That cardstock is fantastic, and it embosses beautifullly too!! I pulled some white scalloped ribbon out of my stash...have no idea where I got it but it was perfect for this card. See, that's why a girl can never have too much ribbon, ya just never know what you're gonna need : ) ! I used some tiny crystals on the cross and slightly larger ones on the corners of the card and on the flower. They just don't photograph well, but irl, they have the most amazing sparkle (I got mine at Walmart in the craft/jewelery making department).

Supplies for the first card ~ Stamps: Cross of Christ Paper: Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette, Bella Rose DP, White Ink: Chocolate Chip & Pink Pirouette Accessories: polka dot ribbon (Amuse), Scallop Edge punch, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, Dimensionals

Supplies for the first card ~ Stamps: Cross of Christ Paper: Perfectly Plum, Pale Plum, Whisper White, Silver Prism Metallics Ink: Versamark Accessories: Silver ep, heat gun, Cuttlebug with textiles ef, 1/4" circle punch, Crystals, Ticket corner punch, Flower from Pretties Kit, White scalloped ribbon & Silver stretch cord, Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by : ) !!!

Brilliant : )

The first time I saw this brand new, soon to be released Sock Monkey set & the new Bella Rose DP from SU, I knew I wanted to combine the two and do a little paper piecing! This was a super fun card to make. Plus, I got to use more of the new in-colors, Riding Hood Red & Pirouette Pink. I've been using the new '08-'09 in-colors all week...I can't seem to put 'em away. The inspiration for this card started with a great little sketch from the Great Swapper Girl blog...be sure to surf on over and check it out!

Speaking of inspiration, I need to catch up on awards. I was honored to receive this award last week from both Patti & Emma! Thanks girls, you both put a HUGE smile on my face & totally made my day!!!
And...right back at ya girls...I think YOU two are the brilliant ones! Wonderful blogs filled with brilliant creativity and inspiration ~
Patti ~ Pure Inkspirations
Emma ~ Rainy Days

The rules for this award are:
1. The winner can put the logo on her blog.
2. Link to the person who awarded you.
3. Nominate at least 7 other blogs.
4. Put links to those blogs on yours.
5. Leave a message on the blogs of those you've nominated.

I'm nominating the following girls for their brilliant blogs, incredible inspiration and enthusiastic encouragement : ) ~

Carol ~ Stamp Like Crazy

Lorri ~ Dream Big

Kim ~ Inked

Pauline ~ Jotting, Blottings on Paper etc

Kelley ~ The Stamping Studio

Lori ~ Stamp Scents

Valita ~ Valita's Designs & Fresh Folds

I could keep going and the list would be a mile long if I listed everyone who inspires me...but this is the group I'd like to honor for today : ) !!! Way to go girls, that's for being simply BRILLIANT!!!

Here's a Sock Monkey card my daughter Megan made! She used every one of the new in-colors on her card ~ Pink Pirouette, Baja Breeze, Riding Hood Red, Tangerine Tango, Kiwi Kiss & Pacific Point, along with the new Bella Rose DP!! Okay Meg, I nominate you for being just plain Brilliant for managing to incoproate all 6 in-colors into this totally fun card ...you totally rock girl : ) !

I'm very sorry, but I've run out of time and space to list all the supplies for today's projects. I've got to dash, but if you have any questions on today's cards, just email me (youcanstamp@hotmail.com) and I'd be happy to share!! Thanks so much for stopping by, wishing you a BRILLIANT Day!!!

Give Thanks

Happy Wednesday : ) ! It's a very happy day for me because for the first time in weeks I was able to do the Sketch challenge at SCS!!! This is SC185, but I did change it from a rectangle to a square... I think that's okay? You can see that sketch and the challenge details right HERE! This stamp is part of the Give Thanks set, just released by ODBD! At first glance, you might just think of this as a Thanksgiving set (like the card I made yesterday), and it is a fantastic Thanksgiving set...but it's so much more!! The scriptures that come with this set can be used all year round. You'll be seeing more of this set later in the week!!

These cards both feature the brand new Pink Pirouette cardstock and Bella Rose DP, from the the upcoming SU Fall/Winter catalog. Pink Pirouette is one of the new in-colors and it is lovely. SU hit the nail on the head this year with those in-colors, I love 'em all : ) !!! And the new Bella Rose DP...oh yeah, it's gorgeous, every single sheet!

The second card also has scallops that were made with the brand new SU Scallop Edge Punch. It's super easy to use and makes beautiful scallops! It will also be available, along with the new cardstock & DP on August 11th when the new F/W catalog is released!! Hey, this is one of the perks of being a demonstrator, we get to pre-order some of the goodies and try 'em out. It's a tough job, but somebody has to do it, LOL!!! I sponged some Pink Pirouette ink onto flowers from the Pretties kit and made them just the right color for the card!

Tomorrow, I have some tagging to do : ) ... and a few awards to give out! That's always fun. Thanks for stopping by & have a great evening!!

Supplies for the first card ~ Stamps: Give Thanks (ODBD), Pretty Peony (SU) Cardstock: Pink Pirouette, Basic Black, Whisper White, Bella Rose DP Ink: Brilliance Graphite (EP), Pink Piroutte Accessories: Black brads, Paper piercing tool/mat pack, Stamp-a-majig, stitched black ribbon (Amuse), sponge dauber

Supplies for the second card ~ Stamps: Give Thanks (ODBD) Cardstock: Pink Pirouette, Basic Black, Bella Rose DP Ink: Brilliance Graphite (EP), Pink Pirouette Accessories: Pretties kit, Janome sew mini, Photo corner punch, Scallop edge punch, cuttlebug with textiles ef, pink stitched ribbon (Amuse)