Round and Round with Pixie~

I have a case of the sleepies today! I could go for a nap in a major way, now if only I could convince the 4 year old and the 4 month old. HA! It's Wednesday which means that I have a Pixie Dust Studio challenge to share with you! This week the challenge is "Round and round". That's right create a card with circles. 

My apologies for the horrible photo. Anyway, I started with my largest Scallop Circle Spellbinder and went from there. The DP is Basic Grey and MME Lime Twist. The open scallop circles are MFT Doily Due Die-namics. I colored the lovely Laurel Wings with Copics and added Stickles to her wings. A little Offray sheer ribbon and three rhinestones finish the job. Thanks so much for stopping by!

Amber Ink Sets My Heart A Flutter~

Alas, all good things must come to and end, and my time as an Amber Ink torch bearer is quickly coming to a close. Boo Hoo! Before the month is over I have one last card to share with you featuring a fantastic Amber Ink image and drool worthy iPaper. Go ahead, drool! It's iPaper, you can always print more! ;)

The layout of this dynamic little card is based on The Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #136. This sketch is seriously adorable and makes me want to go back for a second helping!

The details for this card are pretty straight forward. I used a heaping spoonful of iPapers, a pinch of Copic Markers, and a dash of Stickles. I stirred them together with my Spellbinders Scalloped Rectangle Nestie and added a touch of SU! white organdy ribbon and topped it with a dallop of a seam binding rose. Oh, yeah it's pretty enough to eat! ;) Thanks for stopping by! Don't forget there is still time to enter into my BLOGOVERSARY BLOG CANDY!

Recycle Bliss~

I love it when Wednesday rolls around and I knock all of my errands out early and have time to sit down and get crafty! I combined two challenges to bring you this little card today. First up Mojo Monday sketch 207.

Isn't she a beauty? I thought so. I just love sketches. This one is definitely going in my sketch book! The second challenge that I gained inspiration from was Pixie Dust Studio. The challenge this week is "recycling is good". 

I grabbed a Pixie from my printed Pixie stash (yes, I have a printed Pixie stash). Next I went in search of my something recycled. What I settled on was a postcard advertisement for birth announcements (the green dotted panel). It worked out perfectly and you can't even tell that it was headed to the recycling bin! I tilted the panels just right so that you can't see any of the text! SWEET! I picked out some DP from my scrap basket (might as well continue with the reduce and reuse theme!). I colored sweet Pixie in with Copics. Added a generous amount of sponging with Close to Cocoa ink on EVERY panel and piece. Yes, I am addicted to my INK! :) I ran my ribbon through the sewing machine. Lastly I added three rhinestone flowers. My card was missing something so after much rummaging I stumbled upon this long forgotten sticker sheet from Scenic Route. There shining like a beacon was BLISS! I snatched it up and stuck it on my card and the rest is history.

Before I forget, I jotted down the Copic colors for you. There is just one adjustment. The shoe color is actually the hair color and not the dress color as stated. Thanks so much for stopping by. TTFN~

Rainy Days and Mondays~

Today's post is brought to us by the letter "C", as in caffeination. Yes, I need copious amounts of it today to stay awake. We had a bad night at Casa del Herbert. Alas, even that will not keep me from sharing the Amber Ink project that I created for this week. 

I am not sure where Amber girl is strolling off to but, I do know that not even the rain will stop her from enjoying her day. In fact I think she is in such a lovely mood that she is looking forward to the rain. As you may have guessed I colored her in with Copics and cut her out. She is sitting upon layers of SU! cardstock and gorgeous iPaper. A little machine stitching, a vintage button, and two felt clouds complete the ensemble. I can't believe that the month is more then half over. Let's see how many more Amber Ink projects I can share before it's over. I have had so much fun as the Pink Torchbearer. If I hid my torch in the closet do you think they would still make me pass it on? LOL! Be back later with more crafty goodness.

I Played Here~

Cardmadfairy Digi Days Challenge- Lots of Layers

Supplies~ MFT- Doily Duo Die-namic, Flat Bottom Cloud Die-namic. 
Coats & Clark- Thread. Janome Sew Mini- Sewing Machine.
Amber Ink- Amber Girl Digi, Sentiment & iPaper
SU- Cardstock, Ink, Label Punch
Copic- markers B00,B02, B05, R21, R23, E50, E51, R20, C2, E33, C35

Sew Crafty~

I was thinking to myself the other day as I was creating this fantabulous little card that crafting and friends are like peas and carrots. Some of my bestest friends are the ones that I connect with through crafting. It's an awesome way to share and connect.

Check out this gorgeous girl from Amber Ink. She is hot off of the press. Don't ya just love new digis? I know I sure do! I colored her in with my Copic Markers (are you getting tired of me saying that?). You may also notice the iPaper. It's fun and fabulous and I can print as many sheets as I need since it's digital. Talk about making your crafting $ go farther! LOVE IT! The ribbon is SU! and the flowers are Prima. Thanks for stopping by! TTFN~

Happy New Zeeba~

I just love it when a plan comes together. Like the two challenges that were the main inspiration for the card I have to share with you today. First up is the fantastic Sweet Sunday Sketch challenge #134. I just had to give this fabulous sketch a try. It's always nice to have a jumping off point. 

The theme of my card is courtesy of the current Pixie Dust Studio Challenge- "It's a Boy or It's a Girl! 

I dug around in my Pixie stash and pulled out Zeeba the Zebra. He is just such a super sweet little guy. I LOVE putting him on cards. How could you not love that little face? I decided to mix things up a little bit and chose colors that were slightly off of the normal baby blue. I used MME DP and SU! cardstock. Zeeba is colored in with Copics and framed inside a scalloped square nestie. Some SU! ribbon, a MFT Open Scallop Border and a few buttons with Divine Twine centers finish the job.

A quick peek at the inside of the card shows that I kept it nice and simple. The sentiment is from a retired SU! stamp set. Thanks so much for stopping by and for leaving some love! Hugs~

I Played Here~

Pile It On- Layer It

Card Makin Mamas- Digital Stamp

Polly Craft Monday- Baby Love

No Patterned Paper~

Is it really Monday again? This weekend seemed to fly by. No worries kids! Monday means a new Elizabeth Mae's Challenge! This week the challenge is to create a card without using Patterned Paper. WHAT??? I know, I was a little nervous at first myself. Never fear, I challenged myself and you can too. It's fun and not as hard as I thought!

True Crafting Confession time. Creating a card without DP was stepping way out of my comfort zone. I started with a SU! Pumpkin Pie CS Base and added a layer of Apricot Appeal (which I had ran through the Big Shot on a texture plate). Then I colored the lovely Pixie Dust Fairy in with Copics and added some BLING. I sponged the edges for added depth. That's where things started to get a little pear shared. I kept switching different cardstock pieces back and forth. At one point I thought the card was done. After a few hours I realized that It just wasn't right so I took it apart down to the textured layer. It was then that things started to fall into place. The subtle blue & green layers and the sponged die cut butterfly wrapped in Divine Twine. And there you have it, No Patterned paper. I do hope you will play along this week at Elizabeth Mae's. Who knows you could win some free digi's if you do! Until next time...

Set My Heart A Flutter~

Good Morning all. Thanks so much for stopping by. Today I have another card featuring the brilliant digi's and iPaper from Amberink. If you haven't checked out their stuff you really should go window shopping. :)

This lovely little card is about as basic as it gets but, I just felt that the Amberink products were so adorable they didn't need more. Plus, sometimes you just want to make a nice, easy card. This baby did the trick. I started by punching out scallop squares of SU! cardstock that matched my iPaper. Then I cut the sentiment out with my CM oval cutter. I just adore that sentiment. It's just so sweet! I colored it in with Copics and added 3 little silver Making Memories brads just because I could. I finshed my card off with a sheer brown length of ribbon from Offray. Oh, I almost forgot that I inked the edges with Close to Cocoa ink and a sponge. Hope you like it! That's about all I have for now. Have a fantastic day! TTFN~

Because You're Special~

Happy Wednesday. Can't believe that the week is half over already. It's been a crazy busy time around here. My oldest started school yesterday and #2 starts today. Things will be so much quieter around here during the day with only half of the kids. Unfortunately, both of my "helpers" are the ones gone. It's going to be an adventure for all of us. LOL! Who knows it just might translate into some stamping time for MOM. We shall see. Yesterday, I managed to finally get to this weeks Pixie Dust Challenge #90. "School is Cool" is the theme, which was kinda perfect. I needed to make a card for each of the boy's teachers. Here's what I came up with.

As you may notice this is Miss Pearl of Wisdom. Yes, I did use her last week for my bookmark. She is just so darned cute! I needed to make two cards so I kept the design fairly simple. I colored Pearl in with Copics and cut her out.

I chose similar pieces of Basic Grey paper for the bottom layer. From there I was able to use scraps and keep everything else the same. A Verve Cut Above Die Scallop Rectangle frame "frames" Pearl. A bit of Divine Twine and a lovely yellow button finish the job.

The inside is layered scraps. I cut a notch out of the Night of Navy cardstock with my 1" circle punch. I only took a pic of one because, they are pretty much the same. By this point in my card making process the baby had woken up from her nap. Another reason why I have to remember to KEEP IT SIMPLE. LOL! I tucked a $5.00 Starbucks gift card into each card. Just a little "thank you", getting to know you gift. The sentiment is from a MFT Pure Innocence set. I think they turned out pretty cute, if I do say so myself. Thanks so much for stopping by. Have a fantastic day!

I Played Here~

Pile It On- B is for... (Button, Basic Grey)

Creative Card Crew- Anything Goes

Catch The Bug- Anything Goes

Stamp Something~ Digi Day

Bling It Up~

Hey all. It's Monday again which can only mean a brand new Elizabeth Mae's challenge! This week we are Blinging It Up! Add your glitter, your pearls, your rhinestones. Anything that gives your project that added BLING! I went with a super simple mini card. 

I love to have these super sweet 3"x3" cards on hand. They are so perfect to just grab and use for any occasion. This is Princess Myai. I colored her with Copics and added rhinestone to her crown and dazzling diamonds glitter to her dress. I also added three teeny rhinestones to the bottom of the card but, am now realizing they get lost in this not so great pic. Opps! :) The DP is MME Stella Rose and cardstock is SU!. White sheer ribbon is Offray. Stop by Elizabeth Mae's today because, Digi's are buy one, get one for the holiday! That is one sweet deal! Thanks for stopping by! TTFN!

Rain, Rain~

Even though it was August when I made this lovely little card featuring Amber Ink's brilliant stamps and ipaper I was inspired. Why you ask? Well, because it was grey and gloomy outside. That really didn't seem to dampen the spirits of this Amber Girl. She knows that she looks super smart in her yellow rubba boots.  She is singin' in the rain. :)

I colored her in with Copics (today she felt like a brunette ;) ), including the puddle. Said puddle also got a nice coating of Crystal effects for gloss and effect. Amber Girl is popping off of the card courtesy of dimensionals. The corners of this super fun ipaper were punched with my SU! Ticket Corner Punch, making it fun and fancy. I added a double scallop circle cut from my nesties. The sassy little sentiment is layered on a MFT Bracket Tab Die-namic. Thanks so much for stopping by. Be sure to check out the Amber Ink blog and treat yourself to fabulous projects created by the September torchbearers. You won't be disappointed!

Swirls and Flourishes~

It's Monday and I am so not prepared for a new week. I had a crazy busy weekend and didn't have any time to stamp. Boo! Never fear, I have a brand new card for this weeks Elizabeth Mae's challenge. The challenge this week is to use swirls and flourishes.

This poor little card had so many possibilities and I was loving it. Until my sewing machine tried to eat it... twice! I got so frustrated with it that I almost threw it out the window (the sewing machine). I wish I could say that I was kidding! The adorable digi is Polka Dot Dress Form colored in with Copic Markers. The DP is Basic Grey and 7 Gypsies, once I adhered it to my cardstock base I (tried to) stitch it and then stamped my flourish (SU!) with Versamark and heat embossed it with black embossing powder. I'm not sure who the chipboard flourish is by. It was actually a mirror image of itself and I cut it in half. Next, I inked it with Versamark and heat embossed. Lastly, I added the SU! grey satin ribbon and a gorgeous orange Prima and a black brad. I love this design so much I might have to give it another go. That about does it for today. Please stop by Elizabeth Mae's and play along for your chance to win a fabulous digi or just check out the other DT samples. Thanks for stopping by. TTFN.

Lift an Odd Girl~

This weeks challenge over at Some Odd Girl is to lift a design from one of their uber talented design team. I chose this card from the fabulous Robin MCK. Awesome challenge! I printed out my Tiny Tia and colored her in with Copics. I paired her with the lovely Stella Rose (My Minds Eye) and Sweet Threads (Basic Grey) papers. Loving them!!!

Isn't she adorable!!! This was a fun challenge to participate in. If you have time you should pop over to the Some Odd Girl blog and give it a go! TTFN!

Supplies~ Cardstock, Ink, Ribbon, Sentiment- Stampin' Up!. Stamp- Some Odd Girl Digital. Copic Markers. Stella Rose DP- My Minds Eye. Sweet Threads DP- Basic Grey. 

Tiny Tobie~

Hey stampers. Today I have a card featuring the adorable Tiny Tobie from Some Odd Girl. If you haven't checked out their line of clear and digital stamps you really should! So adorable!!! I stumbled upon them last week over at Splitcoast, and I am so happy that I did! I'm playing along in their Some Odd Girl Challenge. The theme this week is Bright and Blinding.

This is Stompin' Tobie, and he's a digital stamp. Although I still love my clear and rubber stamps I have to admit that digi's are really starting to grow on me! They are so quick and easy. Plus, I don't have to wait for the postman to deliver them. I hate waiting for mail. :) LOL!

I colored him in with Copic markers and added some Crystal Effects to the puddle to give it that little something extra. Sadly, you can't tell in the picture. Mr. Tobie is so cute that I left the design fairly simple. He doesn't need much! It's awesome to have cute boy images, as they tend to be harder to come by. I can't wait to get a few more cards made with this stamp. Thanks for stopping by.

I Played Here~

Allsorts Challenge Blog- Free & Easy

Digi's with Attitude!- Anything Goes

Supplies~ Cardstock- Stampin' Up! Old Olive, Close to Cocoa, Kraft, Pumpkin Pie, Bashful Blue. Paper Accents White. DP- Sassafras Lass. Basic Grey. Ink- Chocolate Chip. Copic Markers- E50, E51, R20, Y15, Y17, YR15, YR16, E15, E17, B02, B05, G05, G07, Colorless Blender. Other- Uni-ball Signo White Gel Pen. Needle & White Thread. Silver Brads. Stampin' Up! Felt Brad, Spiral Punch & Ribbon. Crystal Effects.

Hello Kiki La Rue~

I am all about the challenges these days. It really takes the pressure off of making a card. This sketch is from Taylored Expressions Sketch challenge #141 and it looks like I am getting it in just under the wire. Today is the last day to play along. 

This was a fun sketch to play with and I happened to have another  C.C. Designs Digital Stamp that I hadn't gotten to play with yet. FUN!!! I'm also playing along with the Wednesday Challenge at All that Scraps. This week it's Punches or Dies. My scallop rectangle is from a Spellbinders die and I used my corner rounder punch. 

This is Coffee Kiki La Rue. I think she is adorable. In fact I love her so much I may just have to purchase her in rubber. My favorite thing about this card is that she is colored in with my new COPIC markers. Yep, I took the Copic plunge and after just one card I am doing the Copic dance. Seriously, I am in love (drool). Anyway, more about that tomorrow. TTFN!

I played here~

Digi's with Attitude!

Paper Crafting Journey

Rainbow Lady's 

Cupcake Craft Challenges

Supplies~ Cardstock- Stampin' Up! Kraft, Baja Breeze, Pale Plum. Paper Accents 80LB Smooth cardstock. DP- Scraps. Stamps- C.C. Designs Digital Coffee Kiki La Rue, Sentiment QVC. Ink- Stampin' Up! Chocolate Chip. Copic Markers- E50, E51, R20, B02, B05, BG10, Y15, Y17, V91, V95. Accessories- Stampin' Up! Felt  Flowers, Making Memories Brads. Tools- Spellbinder Square Scallop Die. Corner Rounder 

Another Challenge~

    Good morning Stampers. I managed to stamp a little yesterday, and I am so glad that I did. I used this awesome sketch from My Favorite Things Wednesday Stamp Club challenge #26.

Isn't it fun!!! Unfortunately, I don't yet have any of their awesome stamps but, I did have a fun little C.C. designs digital stamp that I have been wanting to play with.

This was my first time working with a digital stamp. It was fun! I can't say that I liked it as much as a traditional stamp, I mean I am fairly addicted to ink. LOL. Still, there are so many fabulous images out there and let's face it Digital Stamps are cheaper and certainly easier to store. LOVE! 

This is C.C. Designs Kiki La Rue. Isn't she adorable! I colored her in with my Stampin' Write markers. I would love to see what she looks like in Copics. Wouldn't you? Anyway, have to run. Thanks for stopping by!

I played here~
Paper Crafting Journey
Off the Wall Craftiness
Craft Us Crazy
Wags 'N Whiskers Stamps
Bearly-Mine Challenges
Bee Crafty
Alota Rubber Stamps
The Paper Shelter


Supplies~ Cardstock- Stampin' Up! Sahara Sand, Pacific Point, Real Red. DP- Scenic Route. Ink- Stampin' Up! Pacific Point. Stamps- C.C. Designs Kiki La Rue July Digital, Stampin' Up! Pun Fun. Tools- Stampin' Write Markers Tempting Turquoise, Real Red, Brilliant Blue, Crushed Curry, Pretty In Pink, Blush Blossom, Yo Yo Yellow, Creamy Caramel, Bashful Blue, Pixie Pink. Paper snips, Large & Small Star Punch, Ticket Corner Punch, Scallop Border Punch. Uni-Ball Signo White Gel Pen. Nestibilities Scallop Circle, Sizzix Big Shot, Creative Memories Circle Cutter. Other- Button, Dimensional Adhesive, Rope Twine.