Beep Beep

Hi All! So, it's been a while since I last blogged but things have been crazy. So many events going on that I haven't had time to blog. I made this card a few days ago using the newly released The Cat's Pajamas stamps and buttons. I am in love with these bunnines! I think the are adorable and so much fun to color. For this card I used my Copics and Cosmo Cricket patterned paper. I also used my Zva Creative rhinestones to embellish my card. I really like how it turned out. Well, that's all for today. Sorry for keeping it short but I gotta run =)

Have a great weekend!

Ana

Tequila Tutu!

Wow! I have to say that yesterday's TCP Blog hop was a huge success!! The Cat Pack and special guests came through with some awesome cards. So, just as promised I have a few more cards to share with you today. The first card features the set called Hola Tequila. You know how I feel about the penguin trio. They sing to my heart and in this case it's a mariachi song! LOL I used paper from Cosmo Cricket. I pulled the color combo from the paper and colored everything in with my Copics. To embellish my card I used some TCP buttons along with the new white twine. I love how it turned out. The second card features the set called Tutu Much. The set includes more of these whimsical bunnies. They seriously are tutu cute! I decided to paper piece her tutu with some SEI fabric paper. I used the same fabric to die cut the scalloped oval and circle. The fabric details up close are beautiful. To follow with the whimsy feel I used some white ink to sponge the edges. Again, I used some TCP buttons with the new beige twine. Can you tell I can't get enough of that stuff?! Well, that's all I have for today but I still have one for card to share featuring the new sets. Make sure to check back but in the meantime head on over to the TCP site to check out all the new goodies.

Happy Stamping,

Ana

TCP Blog Hop Challenge

Hi All! I'm so excited about this TCP Tuesday challenge because we get to have a blog hop featuring the newly released The Cat's Pajamas sets! Toni is our hostess for the week and also the starting point for the blog hop. She has a great polka dot bedspread as an inspirational piece for us. I decided to pull the circle polka dots and incorporate them into my card. Since, I love circles this was a fun one for me. The adorable little rabbit used on the card is from the set called Blow. I love love love the whimsical feel of this little bunny. It also goes so perfectly with the Cosmo Cricket patterned paper. I also used some of my fabulous twine to embellish my TCP buttons. The color used on this card is beige but Alma will also be releasing a white color too. Take my word on this the twine is AMAZING. I used to dread twine because it would unravel and fray but not this kind. It's worth every penny. So, that's all for me today but next in line for the blog hop is the fabulous Jen. I can't wait to see what she has in store for us. Also, make sure to check back tomorrow for some more cards using the newly released stamps.

Happy hopping,

Ana

A Challenge & A Preview

Hi All! So, today I have a preview to share featuring one of five new The Cat's Pajamas sets that will be released on April 13! You guys are going to love these new stamps. They are simply to cute for words. This set that I used for the TCP Tuesday sketch challenge features my favorite TCP penguins. I seriously think they look cute in any fashion but this Cinco de Mayo is one of my favorites. Alma is also releasing some AMAZING button twine! I promise that this twine will be the best you've ever tried. So, like I just mentioned the layout is from this week's TCP Tuesday challenge. Jen is the hostess with the mostess and she has created a great sketch for us. I love how you can display lots of fabulous patterned paper with it. I used Cosmo Cricket for this card. The buttons are also from TCP. So, if you want to play along in this week's TCP Tuesday all you have to do is upload your creation to Alma's guestbook. I can't wait to see everyone's cards. Also, make sure to check back for more sneak peeks featuring these new Spring sets. I promise you won't want to miss them.

Happy Stamping,

Ana

TCP Tuesday

Hi All! Are you ready for another fun TCP Tuesday? I hope so because today the super talented Joanne has a fabulous color combo for us. I had so much fun with them. I decided to pull out my Cosmo Cricket "Earth Love" patterned paper for this challenge. I thought the paper went perfectly with the color combo. I colored everything in with my Copics and added some fun TCP glitter to the flower center. I love how that touch brought everything together. The images used for this card are from the TCP Hearts and Flowers set. The sentiment is from the Spring Fling set. Well, that's all for me today but make sure to play along in the challenge and upload your entry to Alma's guestbook. Can't wait to see what you come up with.

Happy Stamping,

Ana

TCP Tuesday 100

Wow!! Can you believe that we've had 100 TCP Tuesdays already?! It's crazy how fast time flies when you're having fun. So, since today is a super special day over at The Cat's Pajamas it requires some celebration. Yup..it's contest time! There are 4 challenges going on featuring our 4 TCP Tuesday themes. The girls have made some samples and created a blog hop to inspire you for the challenges. The start of the blog hop is Leigh. You were sent over by the fabulous Amy and next up is Alma. My card features the supply challenge which requires you to use felt on your card. I love FELT so this challenge was right up my alley. I used some felt flowers to embellish my card. So, the Cat Pack is not only highlighting the challenges but also our favorite TCP Cat Pack Picks. I choose the super adorable "Beans & Bunnies & Peeps, Oh My!". If you want to enter and win here is all you need to know. The contest will go on for a week so all entries should be upload to Alma's guest book by Noon PST Monday, March 15. The winner will be chosen by the number of entries they have. The more entries the more of a chance you have. In the case of a tie, the winner will be picked at random. The more you play, the more chances you have to win.

Alma will announce the winner at Noon PST on Tuesday, March 16. Make sure you upload your designs to the guestbook for all to see.

The winner will win a prize pack of hottest Cat Pack Picks. That is 7 of the Cat Pack’s swanky sets and some of Alma's personal favorite licks. (Buttons and glitter)!

TCP Tuesday 99

Hi All! So, I'm a little late posting my TCP Tuesday card but better late than never. I swear lately I just haven't had the energy to do anything. I might have to do with the fact that I feel like I've been sick for over a month. This cold comes and goes! Well, enough whining from me let's get to the challenge. This week's hostess is the super talented Leigh. Leigh is the queen of sketches and she has created another fabulous layout for us. I decided to make a birthday card using "You Say It's Your Birthday" set since I always need one and never have one available. I used some Making Memories paper and colored everything in with my Copics. Well, that's all for me today but make sure to sign Alma's guest book with your TCP Tuesday entries. Can't wait to see them!
Happy stamping,
Ana

TCP Release Day Blog Hop!

Hi everyone!! So, did you send in all your ideas for our little bear's name contest? I can't wait to find out what you guys have named this little guy. The winner will be announced on Alma's blog February 9th and will be given all new stamps sets for the whole year! So exciting!! So, today we have a blog hop along with a TCP challenge to launch the new release. It's going to be jam-packed with tons of eye candy. I can't wait to see what everyone has made with their cute little bear. If you want to start at the beginning of the blog head over to Amy's blog. Amy is also this week's hostess for the supply challenge. She wants us to paper piece. This is one of my favorite things to do. I love the get patterned paper and add bits and pieces to stamped images with them. Our bear is also the perfect image to paper piece. His/her tummy is perfect for piecing..hehehe I made two cards using the challenge. The first card is a birthday card. I used some fun colorful paper on his tummy and added all kinds of fun birthday images. I love how this set has tons of images to embellish your little bear. I also used some of the new buttons and ribbon that can be found here. They are to die for! The second card is a Happy St. Paddy's card. I always neglect this holiday because I never have cute images. I am so happy to finally have one! I also paper pieced his tummy and added some rhinestones on the clovers. Again, the ribbon used can be found here. Well, that's all for me but next up on the blog hop is Jenny Gropp. I can't wait to see what she has for us.
Happy blog hopping!!
Ana

TCP Tuesday

Hi everyone!! So, I'm a few days late posting my TCP Tuesday card but I have it done and I have an excuse. Poor little Joshi is sick again! I swear he gets over one cold and another hits a few days later. He has been coughing his little lungs out all day and night. Well, today not only do I have a sneak peek from The Cat's Pajamas but I also have a fun announcement. Alma is having a "Name that Bear" contest. It appears that the newest little guy/girl at TCP is nameless :( So, she wants everyone to put their thinking caps on and name Mr./Mrs. Bear. If you win then you will get new TCP stamps for the WHOLE YEAR!!! Yup, you heard right!! All you have to do is email with your name suggestion. One email per entry. Well, now to the fun TCP challenge. This week's hostess is the super talented Leigh. She has a fabulous sketch for us. I had so much fun with my new "A Beary Good Year" set. This adorable stamp set will be available on February 9th!! Keep a look out for more sneak peeks from the Cat Pack. That's all the fun info for me but make sure to sign in to Alma's guest book with your TCP Tuesday card for a chance to win Swanky Stamper of the month!
Happy Stamping,
Ana

TCP Blog Hop

Hi All! Today we have another fun TCP Tuesday blog hop to share. The Cat's Pajamas is having 4 great Kitty Kat Packs for sale. They will be featuring the most adorable TCP Valentine's Day stamps that we know and love along with new buttons and glitter! How cool is that?! My card today features two of the Valentine's Day sets. They are called "Be Still My beating Heart" and "Puppy Love". I adore these stamps. I also used the new buttons and glitter. They really bring the whole card together. The patterned paper is from MFT. Well, that's all for me but you have more blog hopping left to do. Next up in line is Alma. I can't wait to see what she has created.
Happy Stamping,
Ana

Baby Blog Hop!!

Welcome to a VERY special TCP Tuesday challenge! If you haven't already heard the amazing news our very own Jen del Muro delivered a beautiful baby boy January 6th. We are so happy for the del Muro family. So in honor of baby Nicolas Robert everyone at TCP has created a baby boy card for this TCP Tuesday blog hop. The hop will start with the hostess with the mostess Joanne. She has challenged us to make a card using Jen's nursery decor colors. How cool is that?! I pulled out my very favorite TCP baby stamp! I swear I can never put this animal train down whenever I need a baby card. I was also very excited when I found this cool patterned paper that coordinates so nicely with the stamp. The larger animals remind me of the mommy's of the baby train animals..lol! Well, that's all for me today. But before I go I want to wish my very good friend a HUGE congratulations on her special delivery. Love ya girlie!!!! Next up in the blog hop is Toni. I can't wait to see what creation she has for us today.
Happy Blog Hopping,
Ana

Hoo Hoo

I am so enjoying these stamps from My Favorite Things. This cute little owl is getting me in the Valentine's Day mood. How cute is he? He is from the Stephanie Fizer collection. I adore her designs! I colored him in with my Copics and sponged the edges. I am really loving that effect. The patterned paper is from Basic Grey along with the stickers and ladybug brad. I added some paper piercing and ribbon to complete the card. That's all for today but before I leave I want to wish everyone a good weekend!
Hugs,
Ana

Love Bot

Hey everyone! So, last night I pulled out the cutest little robot ever! He is from My Favorite Things. I decided to combine him with some fun Cosmo Cricket patterned paper I bought the other day. It goes perfectly with this little guy. I colored him in with Copic markers and added some paper piercing along the edges. I added an arrow to mimic the paper. To make the card look more robotic I added some faux screw brads. I think they make the perfect touch. I didn't want to add to much ribbon to an already busy card so I just put some ribbon tags along the side of the card. To complete the card I added some arrows with my white gel pen on the card base. Well, that's all for today.
Happy Stamping
Ana

Feel Better

Hi All! So, how about another feel better TCP project? I am having so much fun with these The Cat's Pajamas stamps. I adore how easy it is to make get well gifts for our loved ones. My sister is obsessed with cough drops so this one is dedicated to her. LOL I made this little container so that it could hold cough drops but it could really be used for anything. I colored everything in with my Copics and then added some TCP embellishments. Aren't these colors the best?! I know some of you asked for the template for the previous project. I am in the process for locating the website for these patterns. They are actually not my designs and as soon as I get the site for them I will share it with you. I know it's in one of my million bookmarks. LOL Anywho, that's all for today.
Happy stamping,
Ana

Get Well

Hi All! Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!! Ours was so wonderful. We spent it with family and friends. I haven't had much time to stamp but I did have this project completed from a few weeks ago to share. For this fun little creation I decided to pull out my TCP "You Sick Thing" images to make a mini first aid kit box. I colored everything in with my Copics and added some American Craft patterned paper. I added some TCP buttons to the top of the box. I also did some paper piercing and piecing. The ribbon is from PTI. Well, that's all for today but I plan to have a TCP Tuesday card tomorrow.
Hugs,
Ana

Happy Saturday!

Hi All! Sorry I've been gone these last couple of days. With the holidays around the corner I have been so busy. This year seems to be more hectic than ever. Since Josh is 5 now he is really enjoying and understanding Christmas so much more. We've had a blast taking him to see lights, Santa Claus, and other festivities. I haven't had to much time to stamp but I did finish this scrapbook page using the super adorable TCP holiday stamps. I seriously adore these images. I also used TCP embellishments such as glitter, brads, and ribbon. Well, that's all for today but I hope to have some more projects and cards to share with you soon.
Happy Holidays
Ana

TCP Tuesday

Can you say a little late? I finished my TCP Tuesday card last night but haven't had a chance to post it on my blog until now. It's been crazy these past few days. Josh's birthday is around the corner and I have tons of little errands to complete. I tend to leave everything for the last minute so this time I want to be early. (keeping my fingers crossed) lol So, yesterday's challenge was brought to you by the fabulously talented Joanne. She has a great color combo for us. I had some fun with this one. She wants us to use light pink. kraft, and vanilla. I decided to pull out my new TCP holiday stamps along with some Basic Grey patterned paper. I completed everything with some TCP glitter and buttons. I really love how it turned out.

Peace on Earth

Hi All! Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving yesterday. We had an amazing time with family and friends. There is so much to be thankful for and having your loved ones celebrating with you is one of them. Today we are all praying for my cousin Alejandra who is having brain surgery as we speak. I ask that if you have some time please say a prayer for her. Her story is on this post if you missed it and would like to know. She asked me to thank everyone who sent her cards. They really made her day and put a smile on her face. I am working on a special get well card for her but right now I have a The Cat's Pajamas card to share. I used my new "Penguin Christmas" set for this card. I adore this little penguin! Isn't he the cutest?! The best part is that he and all stamps at TCP are 25% off!! Make sure to check out the awesome deals going on. I colored everything in with my Copics and sponged the outside with ink. I added some Zva Creative brads that mimic the patterned paper. I think the complete the card perfectly. Well, that's all I have for today. Make sure to check back on Monday for some more holiday stamping.

TCP Tuesday

Hi All! So, it's time for another super fun TCP Tuesday. This week's challenge is so fun. The super talented Amy wants us to emboss today. I am so glad she is asking that we pull out our embossing tools because I haven't used them in forever. I decided to use my Swiss Dots cuttlebug embossing folder for this card. I used the super fun "Make Merry" and "Coolvetica" alpha. I really like how the background came out with the stamped new year numbers. To complete everything I added some super fabulous SEI ribbon and Zva Creative rhinestones. Well, that's all for today but I have another Christmas card to share tomorrow. FYI The Cat's Pajamas is having a Gobble Sale on November 26th-30th. All internet orders get 25% off! Woot!! Check out the site for all the details.

Snow Days

How about another card featuring the newly released The Cat's Pajamas sets?! I am having so much fun with these stamps and supplies. I decided to use the super cute skating penguins for this card. I colored them in with my Copics and then sprinkled some TCP clear chunky glitter to resemble ice. I think this glitter is amazing!! I also added some silver for a little more sparkle. I love how it turned out. To complete the card I added my sentiment along with a satin bow. Well, that's all for today but I have a few more TCP cards up my sleeve. Don't forget to check out all these new stamps sets over at the TCP site.