Think Spring

I am using an oldie but goodie today!  This Girl with Basket is a Prickly Pear Rubber Stamp. I colored with very light shades of Copic Markers.  Then I used the removable tape around the four sides and sponged it with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink.  The lattice and border dies are from Cheery Lynn Designs.  I added the Prima flowers for an extra accent tied with a ribbon.  I zapped the ribbon with a heat gun to wrinkle it up a bit.  Then I stamped the sentiment from the Hibiscus  2 Clear Stamp set onto a white tab.  Hope this helps to think springy thoughts! Check out today's PPRS blog for more ideas!

Flower Garden

This is a beautiful clear stamp set from Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps.  It is called Vases.  There are three different vases and different flowers to put in them. So it is a mix and match set.  There are the matching Vases dies that cut out the vases quickly.  Then I used a banner and cut out the scalloped circle from the PPRS nesting die set for added interest.  Finally add some paper flowers, Candi and pink seam binding to finish the card.  Don't forget the PPRS blog for more great ideas!

Snips and Snails...

Today I am using a little of this and some of that!  I am using the new Snail from Prickley Pear Rubber Stamps.  I colored him with Copic Markers.  Then I used some decorator paper from Basic Grey, Washi Tape, Prima Flowers, Candi and dies.  I love the PPRS clear flowers to use over the paper flowers as an added dimension.  These flowers are great to have cut out ahead of time with the die, then stamp the flower pattern you want on them.  Then you have a large selection to use when you are ready to start creating!  Washi Tape is a great accent for those corners that a bit bare.  Now hop on over to the PPRS blog for more inspiration today!

Midnight Madness Challenge #39

Here's doing a Tuesday challenge on Wednesday... the Midnight Madness Challenge! I used the Heart scallop Nestabilities for the heart shape in the middle and layering it with the Sizzix heart die. I added some white dots with my gel pen to make the heart more elegant. I stamped the Love turtle from Stamp Shoppe Creations and colored him with Copics to match the Background paper from Cloud 9. Then I popped the turtle with the shell matching up with the curve of the heart. I then added some flowers, heart pins, corners, ribbons and pearls for all the extra embellishments. Here's to a little lovin'!

Sketch Saturday #85 & Mojo Monday #122

I am putting two challenges in one post today! First off, I did the Saturday Sketcher challenge above. I used my Snuggles Duck for the image and colored her with Copic markers. I embossed the pink vellum with with Candy Cane Cuttlebug folder and used it for the back layer. I used a part of the Labels nine Nestabilites for the sentiment instead of a half circle for something different. Adding some extra embellishments to finish the card!

For the Mojo Monday challenge, I used Fluffy the sheep as my main image. I didn't have the scallop oval to cut a mat, but I did have this Label Six Nesties handy and it worked perfect for the mat. I used the flourish cuttlebug folder for the lime green strip. I ran it through twice to get embossing where I wanted it to appear. Since my sentiment didn't show up on the dp, I stamped the words on a white piece and attached it to the front of the card.

Jacque serves Christmas cookies

Using the MMSC32 sketch challenge with the holiday "baking" theme. I thought that Jacque was just the one to use, but I didn't want the cake. I wanted a plate of Cookies. The Whiff of Joy had the girl with a plate of cookies, so I stamped just the cookies, then stamped Jacque on another piece of paper and cut him out. Then I glued him down where the plate of cookies were. After that, I colored him and cut him out with the circle nestabilities. Because we were doing a baking theme, I decided I had to use the yummy chocolate box paper from Core'dinations. Running the paper throught the cuttlebug folder, then sanding it so the red showed through. I used the red side of the paper and punched the scallop border and glued it to the embossed paper. This sketch was a challenge for me, but I love the way he turned out!!

Is it Ze Birthday?

A friend of ours is 82 today, and so I made this card for her. Making the waiter wear pink, makes it a little more feminine. With the sentiment it's a little humorous, without being too far out. The stamp comes with the cake, but no candle. I stamped a small candle on it from Amuse. Using one of my new sizzlits border dies, I added some vines for the flowers. We hope ze has a wonderful day!

Meet Marvin!

Meet Marvin. He is a mischievous little guy. I used one the the label nestabilities to cut him out and layered it over an oval nestie. Using the prima flowers and some flower gems from Dress It Up to embellish him. It still seemed it needed something more. So I decided to add some of my black dot-dash lines. So...hello from Marvin.

Monkeying Around

Here is Martin the Monkey wanting to wish you a Wild and Wonderful Day. This is another image from Stamp Shoppe Creations...one of my favorites. This should be available by the early part of next week. I have the glitches figured out. Now I just need to cut and package the stamps. We will be debuting at the stamp show in Wausau on November 7th. If you are wanting to go to the stamp and scrapbook show, we have $1 off coupons at the store that you can pick up!! This guy is colored with the Copics and put on Prima Marketing leaf paper. The sentiment is cut out with the nestabilities and popped up on the New nestabities label. I didn't have a ribbon wide enough, so I just used some cardstock and then added a ribbon to the strip of paper.

Have a great day!!

Sneak Peak #4

Here's a sample of the kids from the new Stamp Shoppe Creations line!! I colored this image with the Copic Markers. With hair, you can use a feathering technique that makes the hair look more streaky. I added some Prima flowers and a glitter bug from Dress It Up to use a few embellishments. The stamps will be here later than we expected. There have been a few learning experiences for us with making stamps, but we will be sure to let you know when they arrive! It will be SOON though!

Sweet tiny girl.

Here's another adorable Sarah Kay stamp. This works great for baby cards. The image was colored with Copic Markers to match the background paper. Tiny Girl Sentiment was stamped on a Sizzix paper clip. I felt that there was too much open space, so I used small rub-on letters and added the word sweet. Using the Scor-bug, I add the faux stitches and embosses stitches that you see. Add some baby color flowers and...it's perfect for baby!

Awww Shucks...

You shouldn't have! These are the sentiments that come with this Stamping Bella stamp. I love these images. Not much coloring with these and they are done and oh so lovely!! I used the nestabilities to make a scallop frame and accented it with Prima flower. I don't know if you can see from this picture, but the flowers on the paper are embossed. Enjoy!

A Swingin' Good Time

Another High Hopes Cutie! Using the frame from the circle I cut out for another card, Michelle "hung" the rope this girl to swing on. The Copic markers were used to color her and the white gel pen added some highlights. Just add a little ribbon and a few flowers and that's all you need for this card. Stop by again soon!

Paint my World Beautiful

Here's another sample of airbrushing. This time I used a Sarah Kay image from Stampavie. I masked the girl and easel, then cut out the canvas. Then I airbrushed multiple colors on the background and canvas. Then I colored the girl with Copic markers. The Prima flower was plain white and I airbrushed it with colors to match my card. Adding a few swirls from a sizzix die and a few more flowers, my card is finished. If you like these airbrushed cards, check out classes that are coming up in the fall.

A Cute Chick

I love these Sarah Kay images! They are so cute. I colored her with copic markers to match the paper. The round tab was a new sizzix die that I just got and was looking for a fun way to use it. It worked great to slip onto the stamped image and filled in with a Prima flower to match the background paper. The edges of the image was sponged with distress ink to age the paper. Using the other side of the paper, I cut out another piece to add some extra color and an extra matting piece. Scuff the edges of the flowered paper and you have a antique looking card!

What a stinker!

This stinker is from Whippersnapper. The "scent-sational" sentiment is from Amuse. I liked the cuttlebug background with the pigment ink rubbed on the raised pattern so well on the boy fishing (you can see this on a previous post), that I did it again on this card too. I like the way that the impressions pop! I used the nestabilities Label 3 die as a tab on the bottom. Then using the Prima flowers, added embellishments that go along with the flowers in the stamped image. Hope this makes your day "scent-sational"!

A Little Hog!

Love this little fellow from High Hopes with the sentiment. Paper is by Cloud9 Design. Cuttlebug Heart Embossing Folder is a perfect fit with the card. Ribbon by May Arts, flower by Prima, decorative pin by Heidi Grace and Threading Water punch by Fiskars.
~michelle~

Whipper Snapper Cutie!

I made this card as part of a sketch challenge....love the Whipper Snapper girl and the happy birthday by A Muse. Designer Paper is by Memory Box I used faux stitching, primas and a bit of bling to dress up the card....perfect for a girl in your life! ~michelle~

Hot Diggety Dog!!

Another fun Whipper Snapper image! This card features Copic Markers, Inkssential White Gel Pen and doodling. It also uses the Making Memories Edge Distressing Tool....a perfect accent for a card like this, it goes with the theme very well. Flowers are by Prima and the designer paper is by Cloud9 Design.
~michelle~

Stampavie Challenge

I'm trying the Stampavie challenge. We are to use their image and as many flowers as we would like. I chose the Rachelle Anne Miller bunny peeking out of the watering can. With the flowers on the can, I thought it lent itself to more flowers. The paper is from BoBunny. Using the colors from the paper, I colored the image with Copics to match. Adding some scallops around the bunny to fit with the scallop circles on the paper. Then with the flowers from Prima to frame the image and a little bling with glitter dots, we have all the elements to complete the challenge. It was fun playing!! Thanks for the ideas Stampavie!