Shark Babe - Slinky Tart

I just love this image from Tamara. It's called So Annoyed...times 8 and the expression on the octopus' face is priceless.

I printed the image and colored with Copics. I took my cue from my daughter's summer wardrobe in that bikini bottoms and tops no longer match. It's now cool to mix and match colors and styles. I used a glaze pen to add dimension and a bit of realism to her goggles and the Magic Pearl Pen for the clear "water" drops here and there on the card.

I hope you will visit the Slinky Tart Blog to see what the other DT ladies have for you this week. As usual, it is sure to inspire!

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Rockstar - The Stamping Chef Challenge #55

It's time for another challenge at The Stamping Chef and as usual it's Anything Goes so feel free to use any digi you have but we love to see you use a TSC image and if you do, your project gets entered twice. Check out all the rules HERE.

This week I used the lovely Cat Sixx. I printed her and colored her with my copics and the cut her out with a Spellbinders die using the "Out of the Box" technique. I had some retired CTMH paper and some glitter paper that I used to cut out the stars.

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Okay, now it's your turn to make something and post it to the linky on the Challenge site so I can visit and leave some love.

Products Used:
Stamp Sets - Cat Sixx (TSC digi); CTMH You Rock (retired)
Ink - Versafine Onyx Black
Paper - CTMH Cocoa Cafe Collection (retired); purple glitter; SS White
Spellbinders Rectangles; Sweet 'n Sassy Star dies, Copic Markers

Good Times - The Stamping Chef Challenge #49

It's time for another Anything Goes Challenge over at The Stamping Chef and here is my DT card using the most definitely smexy Good Morning Meredith.

I printed her and colored her with my copics and then used the Spellbinders Oval die to cut her out. I am on a mission to use some of my patterned paper which I have hoarded over the years and this is the result. I added some flowers and leaves from my stash and a little bling. I was going for a Fall look since we are in October and I am pretty satisfied with the result.

Now it's your turn. Remember, you can use any image for the challenge but you get entered twice if you use one from The Stamping Chef. I'd love to see what you've got cookin'.

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Products Used:
Stamp Sets - TSC Good Morning Meredith (digi); CTMH You Are My Happy (retired)
Paper - from stash
Ink - Versafine Onyx Black
Copic Markers, Spellbinder Petite Ovals, flowers, flat-backed gems, Martha Stewart ribbon

Rock On - The Stamping Chef Challenge #41

This is my first post as a Sous Chef DT member for the The Stamping Chef. Each week we host an Anything Goes Challenge with a chance to win 3 fabulous digi images. You do not have to use a TSC image to enter the challenge but if you do, you are entered twice for your chance to win. For a complete list of the rules, please visit the TSC Challenge Blog.

For my card, I used Terri. Isn't she adorable! I printed her and colored her with my copics and then cut her out with a Spellbinders die and mounted her onto my card base. The sentiment is from a retired CTMH stamp set. I added some Prima flowers and a little bling.

Below is the copic color key for this project. Feel free to pin it to your Pinterest board. I have started a specific board for my TSC projects which can be found HERE. I also have a board dedicated to all my copic projects HERE in case you need some color combo/ideas.

Now it's your turn. I would love to see what you've got cookin'.

Products Used:
Stampe Set - TSC Terri (digi); CTMH Rock On (retired)
Paper - Grey Wool; DCWV Black Currant
Ink - Grey Wool, Versafine Onyx Black
Copic markers, Spellbinders Grand Circles and Grand Stately Circles, Die-namics Perfect Bracket Edge, WPlus9 SuperStar die, Prima flowers, Dewdrops, goosebumps, flat-backed adhesive gems

You Rock

Today I have a card I made for one of my daughter's friends. They both perform in a band that plays at local venues and this weekend they celebrated her 13th birthday. She plays a mean guitar and is very into classic rock but she is also not a girly girl so pink and glitter was not going to work this time around.

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I actually used various distress inks to make the background and then sprayed a little water over it for a mottled look. I then lightly stamped some sheet music and inked the edges. The focal image was made with clear embossing powder and then I sponged some more distress ink around the embossed image.

I was a bit worried that it would look masculine because of the colors I chose, but since I kept it on the lighter side, I think it works perfectly for a young lady.

Products Used:
Stamp Sets - CTMH You Rock (retired); PTI Background Basics: Sheet Music
Paper - SS White, Twilight
Ink - Versamark; Walnut Stain, Broken China, Crushed Olive, Forest Moss, and Shabby Shutters distress inks
Spellbinders Wonky Rectangles, PTI By the Numbers, MFT Fishtail Flags Die-namics, clear embossing powder

Simple Thank You

Today I have a super simple Thank You card for you. I subscribe to Andrea Walford's Paper Crafter's Library email and I saw a super simple card that was easily mass produced and I needed something like this for my daughter's birthday thank you cards. Unfortunately, I did not save the email but suffice it to say that except for the stamps and colors I used, the cards are almost identical.

I used one of the Impression Obsession Cover-a-Card stamps for my background in my daughter's favorite color. I cut a fishtail banner and stamped my sentiment and then added a purple gem. This design is so easy and I know I will be using it again in the future whenever I need a lot of cards quickly.

Products Used:
Stamp Sets - CTMH Say it in Style; Impression Obsession Ornate Floral CAC
Paper - SS White
Ink - Fresh Ink French Lavender; Versafine Onyx Black
MFT Fishtail Flags die

Free Stamp with Purchase

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June Stamp of the Month: A Flowering Bunch

Flower Soft - Flower Friends

This week the Flower Soft Design Team was challenged to showcase either a Flower Soft topper or stamp set.  My card uses one of the new clear stamp sets called Floral Sentiments #2.  These stamps are wonderful.  I love the sayings and they stamp very crisp and clean.

I hope you will check out what the other Design Team members have made to inspire you.  You can find links to their blogs on my sidebar or on the Flower Soft Blog.

Products Used:
Stamp Sets - Flower Soft Floral Sentiments #2, PTI Vintage Picnic
Paper - CTMH Sophia and Blush
Ink - Versafine Onyx Black
Flower Soft Ultra Fine Citrus Crush, Marvy Le Plume markers, ribbon, adhesive gems, PTI Picnic die, CTMH White Daisy Die-Cut cards

Egg-stra Special Spring Wishes

Today I wanted to show you two Easter cards I made using the Close to My Heart Art Philosophy cart for the Cricut.

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I used the AP cart to cut out the egg shaped cards from Colonial White cardstock and then using the decorative layer function, I cut the design and made one card using the positive image and another card using the negative image.

I also used the Adhesive Springs to attach the bunny inside. The card folds flat and is easy to mail but when you open it, the little bunny "springs" to life and bobbles around.

I added some glitter and adhesive pearls to embellish and I also sponged the edges of the cardstock and patterned paper with Chocolate ink.

Isn't this just the cutest interactive card?


Products Used:
Cricut Art Philosophy cartridge
Stamp Sets - PTI Scrambled Eggs, Tag-its #3, Daily Designs Sentiments, Tiny Treats: Valentine
Paper - CTMH Colonial White, White Daisy, Blush, That's Amore (retired)
Ink - CTMH Blush, Chocolate
Spellbinders Petitie Oval and Scalloped Oval Nestabilities, glitter, adhesive backed pearls, Adhesive Springs, Scrambled Eggs die

Heartfelt Creations - Birthday Treat Box

Good morning and Happy New Year!  I hope you all enjoyed the holidays and made some cherished memories with friends and family.  I had my in-laws here for Christmas and then we had some friends over for New Year's.  Things were hectic but it made for a fabulous time.

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Today I want to share with you a project that is perfect for a birthday or even Valentine's Day.  I found the tutorial for this adorable little treat box on SCS HERE.  I used patterned paper from CTMH's Sonoma paper pack and then embellished with flowers I made using Heartfelt Creations' Flora Grande 1 and 2 stamp sets.  You can get the measurements and all the details of how I made my box on the Heartfelt Creations Blog. You'll also see some amazing projects made by the other members of the Design Team so I hope you'll check it out.

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Once again, I used the Inka-Gold paste in Old Gold and Violet to create my flowers. This time, instead of using a cream or white cardstock base for my flowers, I used light purple and sponged a light coat of the Violet paste on top and then sponged the edges with the Old Gold.  I also sponged the edges of my sentiment and mat with Old Gold.  I love the shine you get because it's subtle and gives any of your projects an elegant look.

For my treat, I added a small bag of pretzels because all the Christmas candy was eaten; most of it my me.  You could also add a stash of small cards, tags or even a couple of votive candles.  Isn't that a great little gift for a birthday or hostess?

Products Used:

Flora Grande 2	Flora Grande 1	Inspire Me Sentiments	Labels 18	Parisian Accent Shapeabilities	Blossom 3
Paper Blossom Tool kit	Inka Gold Old Gold	Inka Gold - Violet	Glimmer Mist

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