FS152 - Cupcake Party!

You all know how much I love the SCS Featured Stamper challenge! So I managed to make a little time this morning to play along.
Today's Featured Stamper is Ardodd . I hadn't been to her gallery before, but I found SO MANY awesome cards there! The one I chose to case is This One . I used the same stamp, and kept the same basic layout, but changed the colors, paper, and put my sentiment on the inside.

The stamp is Penny Black's Cheesecake Party . I stamped it on watercolor paper using Onyx Black Versafine ink, then embossed with Detail Clear embossing powder. The stamped image was colored using Tombow Markers and a damp paint brush.

The sentiment on the inside is Wordsworth's How Old? . It was matted to a Frosted Yellow Prismatics panel which was cut with a Spellbinders Labels Nine nestability.

The designer paper is from the Basic Grey Cupcake paper pad. The cardstock is Classic Red Prismatics and Nautical Blue Prismatics .

And don't forget that right now all Prism Papers , Spellbinders and the November Release from JustRite Stampers are all one sale! Hurry...the sale ends soon!

Thanks for stopping by. I will be back soon with something new.

You Bless Me

I had a little time to play, and I couldn't wait to use this new angel image from Whiff of Joy . The stamp is called Confirmation Melinda . Isn't she pretty? Now I don't send many cards for confirmation, but I can think of many other appropriate uses for this stamp!



I stamped on watercolor paper, colored with Tombow (water based) markers and cut out the image. All designer paper is from the Chatterbox artsy.licious fine paper collection . The background panel is flocked, and the oval and sentiment panels are glittered. This is some gorgeous paper!!!

I used my new Labels Four Nestabilities to cut the panel for the sentiment both on the outside and the inside of the card.

The You Bless Me sentiment is by Wordsworth. The ribbon behind the sentiment is rose sheer from May Arts. I tied two knots in the ribbon before adhering it to the card layer to bunch it up.



The sentiment on the inside is You're an Angel by Stampendous. It was stamped on Frosted Pink Prismatics cardstock using Onyx Black Versafine ink, then embossed with JudiKins Detail Clear embossing powder.

The brighter pink cardstock is Intense Pink Prismatics . I added two small adhesive pearls to each end of the sentiment. After looking at the photo, I think I may take those off. I might like it better without them.

The last step in completing the card was to add Frosted Lace Stickles to the angel wings.

Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by. I will be back soon. Until then...

A Glorious Day - FS 77

I DO love it when I can find the time to play along with the Featured Stamper challenge on Sunday! And I did just that today!

Today's featured stamper is Julia aka artystamper . She does such beautiful work, and there are so, so many gorgeous cards in her gallery. The one I chose to CASE is HERE .

I changed the paper and the stamps, but used Julia's inspiration and the coaster frame concept and tutorial from Amy Rysavy at Prairie Paper & Ink . The tutorial is perfectly clear, and I had no problem at all following Amy's instructions. I will admit that using the Mono Multi liquid glue gives you a huge advantage since you can wiggle the paper around to fit before it dries!

The stamp is Hope Your Day from Wordsworth. I stamped it using VersaMark ink, then embossed with JudiKins Malachite embossing powder. I wish my photo was better so you could see the gorgeous specs of copper in this ep.

The butterflies are Designer Butterflies from Hero Arts. I borrowed this technique from my friend Laurie . They are stamped on vellum, embossed with the same Malachite Embossing Powder , then cut out. They are adhered only in the center so the wings can have dimension.

The designer paper is from the Basic Grey Perhaps collection.

I have some things to do for the store today, but hope to get in a little more stamping time. (Fingers crossed!) Thanks for stopping by. I sincerely appreciate each and every one of you!

I'm so sorry...

This is a card I made for my older sister who is going through a pretty rough time right now. Her husband has diabetes, and stepped on a nail that went through his boot. After some problems with infection, they recently had to amputate his foot above the ankle. Tough times, indeed.

So this card is going in the mail to her the first thing tomorrow morning with a heartfelt note inside to let her know I'm sorry they are having a difficult time, and how much I care.

This adorable little stamp is from Penny Black. It's called Get Together . I don't know who decides on the names for their stamps! The reason I chose this stamp for my sister is because it seems that the little fellow is trying to do something to make the bigger hedgie happy...trying to bring him joy. That just felt right under the circumstances.

I stamped on watercolor paper using Versafine Onyx Black ink, then embossed with JudiKins Detail Clear embossing powder. The stamped image was colored using Tombow markers and a blender pen.

The sentiment is Wordsworth's I'm So Sorry . I stamped, then cut and embossed it using my circle Nestabilities. I wanted it to look somewhat like a happy sun, so I used yellow for the scalloped oval.

The green baubles on each corner are the clear Decorative Accents I found at Michael's, colored with a lime green Sharpie. In case you missed the post about those, you can find it HERE .

Thanks again for stopping by. I appreciate each of you and your sweet and thoughtful comments.

Greetings! and a Lesson

Greetings is the name of this cute little hedgy!

I made this card for today's SCS Featured Stamper's Challenge. Today's featured stamper is StampinPam . She has a GREAT gallery, and I thoroughly enjoyed cruising through all her fabulous designs! The card I chose to case is HERE .

I changed everything about the card except the design. I really liked her layout, and since that's typically the most difficult part for me, I'm always happy to use someone else's design!

Before you say, "What WAS she thinking!", I need to point out a *tactical* error I made! Lesson learned...when you adhere something with a Glue Dot to paper, it CANNOT be moved! I don't think I will forget that anytime soon. I adhered the orange flower in position before I realized I didn't like it there. Quickly I discovered that it cannot be moved...it tears the paper. Now, I'm smarter than I was a little earlier today. (I guess that's a good thing?) LOL! Take heed! Learn from MY mistake!

The stamp I used is Penny Black's Greetings . I think that little guy is just way too cute! I stamped it on watercolor paper, then colored with Tombow markers and a blender pen.

The green scalloped panel is stamped with Penny Black's Scrolling Along . I used VersaMark Ink to stamp, then embossed with detail white embossing powder.

The sentiment is from Wordsworth. It's called You Are My Sunshine . I've used it several times. I just love the small size as well as the sentiment itself.

So that's it for me tonight. I am older and wiser. And I know Martha would say that's a good thing!

Have a great week...and thanks for stopping by!

Congrats!

This is another card made from the Hero Arts Solid Flowers Flourish stamp set. You may recall that I made a card with this set a few days ago.

I colored on the rubber with my Tombow markers, spritzed with water using a JudiKins Mister , then stamped on watercolor paper. The sentiment is Wordsworth's Congrats! Isn't that a beautiful font?
Instead of coloring on the rubber with markers, you could easily use Cat's Eyes or VersaCubes to ink the rubber on the flower stamp. I've done it both ways.

The designer paper is from a DCWV Mat Stack called The Spring Matstack. I bought it at JoAnn's a while back with a coupon. The gems are Citron Adhesive Gems from Hero Arts. I have ALL their gems and pearls on order...and they should be here next week.

The ribbon is May Arts. It matches in real life...but not so well in this photo. I totally don't get that...but it happens!

I received a shipment from Penny Black tonight. Those images are already listed in the store. You can find the new ones HERE if you scroll to the end. And they are cute, cute, cute! So be sure to check them out!

Thanks again for stopping by. I'm off to make dinner then crash! :-)

Sending you sunshine

Yes, I am trying to send you some sunshine since it is more than 70 degrees here in Louisiana today! LOL!

Sorry to be a little late posting tonight, but I've been SUPER busy since I walked in the door from the office. New new Penny Black stamps arrived, so I've been hopping to get them listed in the store for you. You can find them HERE . You will need to look toward the end of the listings for the new ones.

This card is from another Gina K Designs stamp set. It's called Just Be Claws . You may remember a card or two I've made from this set already!

Nothing tricky about this card, really. The main image was stamped on watercolor paper using Versafine Onyx Black ink, then embossed with JudiKins Detail Clear embossing powder. I colored the stamped image using my Tombow markers and a blender pen.

The sentiment is from Wordsworth and is called You Are My Sunshine! . I love the size, as well as the font.

I think the rest is self explanatory. As always, please feel free to email me if I left out something important.

Well...one day down, and four more to go until the weekend! But, who's counting? LOL!

Thanks for stopping by. More tomorrow......

Hello Friend!

I didn't have much time for card making tonight, so I decided to play along with this great sketch challenge from Stampin Kub . I love his work, so please be sure to check out his gallery while you are there. You can see his sketch HERE .

Of course, I took this adorable sketch and made it much more complicated than it was supposed to be. What IS IT about me that I can't just make a cute and SIMPLE card?

The stamp is from Wordsworth and is called Hello Friend .

I stamped the main image on pink Basic Grey Perhaps paper using VersaColor Raspberry ink, then embossed with JudiKins Detail Clear embossing powder.

The background paper is also from the Basic Grey Perhaps collection.

To make the strip behind the sentiment I cut and embossed using a square Nestabilities die. I chose the die based on the length that I needed for the panel.

I cut the square Nestabilities panel diagonally as shown in the picture. I did the same thing again with a light pink cardstock, then used that color on top, and the darker color behind it for contrast.

The teardrop shaped stickers are Geo Shapes Sparkler Stickers .

I think this card may have to grow on me. LOL! It is definitely NOT my best work!

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great weekend!

Glorious Day!

I am so loving these new Wordsworth stamps!

This one is called Hope Your Day . Isn't that font gorgeous???

I used VersaMark ink to stamp the image on cream colored cardstock, then embossed with JudiKins Malachite embossing powder. It's hard to see in the photo, but the embossing powder is green with specks of copper, so it matches the designer paper perfectly!

I distressed the stamped panel using Ranger Peeled Paint Distress Ink, then distressed the edges using my Tim Holtz Paper Distresser .

The corners are from the Cuttlebug Vintage Corner Die set, and the designer paper is called Light Green Vine from My Mind's Eye.

I am feeling better today, and even forced myself to venture out to pick up a perscription in town. Since I was so close to Michael's I stopped in to see if there was anything I couldn't live without. After all, I had a 50% off coupon!

As I wandered aimlessly through the store I happened upon Martha Stewart cards and lined envelope sets for $1. Yep, that's right...ONE DOLLAR! I wasn't sure whether it was my illness or euphoria making me light headed. What a great find!!!!! I bought 10 sets, then called my friend Nancy to tell her so she could get some of them too. I hope she got there in time! It's the little things in life that make us happy, isn't it? LOL!

Thanks so much for stopping by. I will have something new for you tomorrow.

Love...

I stayed home from work again today...still sick, but feeling marginally better. Maybe in another day or two I will be back to normal. I hope?

I did manage to do two things today. I made this card, and unloaded the dishwasher...in that order! That was the total extent of my exertion! Other than that, I was on the couch or in bed all day! You can't imagine how unusual that is for me!

This card was inspired by one made by my idol Debbie Olson . You can see her card HERE . I think everything she does is just over-the-top gorgeous!


The stamp is from Wordsworth. I absolutely adore the elegance of their images! This stamp is called Love and you can buy it HERE .

The image was stamped using VersaMark ink, then embossed with detail white embossing powder.

I used my Concave Corner Punch on each of the four coners, then layered it twice. I love the little pearlized brads in each corner. I will be adding them to my store soon.

There are actually two ribbons, a white dotted May Arts ribbon layered on top of a pale pink sheer ribbon, then tied a bow.

The designer paper is from Stampin' Up, and is called Holiday Harmony.

That's it for me tonight. I'm posting a bit early so I can get back to bed! Thanks so much for all your sweet comments and well wishes! You guys are absolutely the best!