Something to Crow About

It's Monday! This week's challenge from the Outlines Challenge Blog has us making creations with the theme "Friendly Fliers". Outlines has such wonderful images, and when I saw this cute little crow sitting on the scarecrow's arm, I knew I had to make him my "Friendly Flier". Especially, since today is Halloween. Seemed perfect. I hope you join in on this fun challenge this week. You can win a $25 gift certificate from the Outlines Rubber Stamp Company if you do.



I stamped the image called "Scarecrow" (G-1098) onto X-Press It cardstock using Marvy black dye ink. I colored the image with Copic markers. Some paper piecing of the scarecrow's shirt was done using a piece of Lasting Impressions cardstock. A few highlights using an atyouSpica glitter pen was used also on the image.

Patterned paper from K & Company and Lasting Impressions make up the panels of this card, along with black cardstock. The larger panel was cut using the Cricut cartridge "Elegant Edges", thus making the crow in the corner, and the fancy edge. The crow's eye is simply made with a hole punch and a Memento Tuxedo black marker, his beak is a scrap of the Lasting Impressions patterned paper.

Using the Memento Tuxedo black marker, I drew some hand-stitching around the some of the panels. A black button completes the card, tied with mandarin orange Baker's Twine.

To me, this card looks a little "folk art-ish" with the black crows. Thanks for stopping by my blog today.



Make sure you visit the blogs of the design team to see some more friendly fliers.

Jeanne Streiff
Jenny Gropp
Lisa Silver
Robin Kirkpatrick
Sandy Hulsart
Sue Kment

A Very Scary Dragon

Isn't this little dragon the scariest? I mean...cutest? Not so scary, but oh so cute.

This image is from Rubbernecker Stamps. It is called "Dragon Boy" (SKU-474-02).

I stamped the image with Marvy black dye ink onto X-Press It cardstock. I colored the image with Copic markers and cut around the image with my Cutter-bee scissors.

For the layout of the card, I used patterned paper from K & Company and black cardstock. Nestabilities dies made the inverted scalloped circle, and the inner circle was sponged with SeaShells Peach Bellini and Distress Ink Wild Honey dye inks. The sentiment is actually cut from patterned paper from K & Company, with a little Stickles added to "scary". Paper piercing and sheer black ribbon complete the details on this card.

Thanks for dropping by my blog today. A Happy Halloween to you. May your day be filled with treats!

Fly By

A "fly by" post, if you will.

I wanted to share with you a Halloween card I made using some images from Rubbernecker Stamps.

First, before stamping anything, I brayered the following dye inks onto a piece of Neenah Classic Crest Solar White cardstock: SeaShells Seashell Pink, Vivid Raspberry, and Vivid Lavender, using a punched circle from a Post-It note to mask an area for the moon. Once brayered in pinks/purples, I used the negative of the Post-It note circle to sponge some SeaShells Conch Shell and Adirondack Sunshine Yellow dye inks to make the moon.

Then, I stamped "Witch Silhouette" (SKU:473-04) and sentiment from Halloween Set 1 (SKU:473), both from Rubbernecker, with Versafine Black Onyx Pigment ink. I framed the sky panel with black cardstock. Then, I placed the panel onto some white cardstock and stamped a tree from Rubbernecker's Kittie's Kit "Fall Harvest" (KKCS: S009)also using the Versafine Black Onyx. The card was then framed with black cardstock.

A sheer black ribbon puts the finishing touches on this card.

I'm sure the upcoming weekend will just "fly by" as it always does. Enjoy it.

Pretty in Pink

It's Monday. This week, the Outlines Challenge Blog is challenging us to use the color pink in our creations. I hope you have the change to play along because one lucky participant will win a $25 gift certificate from Outlines Rubber Stamps. Who wouldn't be tickled pink with that?!



Since it is October and I'm thinking about the color of pink, my mind immediately went to Breast Cancer Awareness. I stamped "Support Bird" (F-1118) from Outlines Rubber Stamps onto X-Press It cardstock using Marvy black dye ink, two times so I could achieve some dimension on the bird's wing and the support ribbon. I colored the image with Copic markers. Some accents of Stickles and pearls from an Ice White Viva Pearl Pen were added. I cut around the image with my Cutterbee scissors. The wing and the support ribbon were raised using Pop-Dots.

The sentiment is also from the Outlines Rubber Stamp Company. It is from "Posy Winter Greetings" (F-1124). It too is stamped with Marvy black dye ink onto X-Press It cardstock. I colored it with Copic markers. Some Stickle highlights were added. I thought the "Believe" sentiment went well with the main image.

Nestabilities dies were used to cut the circle and the lacey circle, using pink cardstock and patterned paper (unknown source, sorry...it was a scrap). I paper pierced around the circle. The large square panel is patterned paper from 7 Gypsies, and it too was paper pierced and framed using pink cardstock.

A sheer white ribbon puts the finishing touches on the card.



Make sure you go see the AMAZING creations of the Outlines Design Team. They are delightful, as always.

Jeanne Streiff
Jenny Gropp
Lisa Silver
Robin Kirkpatrick
Sandy Hulsart
Sue Kment

I sure hope you can play along with us this week. Thanks so much for visiting my blog today!

Edna's Morning

Did you know that Rubbernecker Stamps has a blog? It is updated daily with interesting projects, challenges, contests, etc.

A couple weeks ago I was honored to submit a post for the weekly "Tuesdays with the Team". You can visit it here.

I thought I would share the card I made for the post, just in case you missed it on the Rubbernecker.

I made this card using the Rubbernecker Stamp "Edna's Morning" (SKU 562-06), from the Rubbernecker Old Character line. I stamped the image onto Neenah Classic Crest Cardstock with Marvy black dye ink. I paper pieced Edna's robe and socks with patterned paper from Doodlebug Designs, shaded with Prismacolor pencils and ColourSoft pencils. Her fuzzy slippers were created using FlowerSoft Polar White. I colored the rest of the image with Copic markers, and drew in the floor and walls. The image is then mounted onto a panels of white cardstock, and patterned paper from Doodlebug Designs and Lasting Impressions. Some of the panels are paper pierced.

The sentiment is also from Rubbernecker. It is called "bad as I look" (SKU 563-04).

A brass circle clip and sheer white ribbon put the finishing touches onto this card.

Thank you so much for visiting my blog today...and, I hope you go see Rubbernecker's Blog too.

Birthday Bash

It's Monday! Time for another challenge from the Outlines Challenge Blog. This week the focus is birthdays. Play along with us for your chance to win a $25 gift certificate from the Outlines Rubber Stamp Company!


I had a rather stressful week, so I spent the weekend coloring as a way to relax. So much so, I colored two of Outlines Split Layering Collages, "Birthday" (I-1065) and "Enjoy" (I-1066). I decided to join them together to make one card. I stamped the collages onto X-Press It cardstock using Marvy black dye ink. I colored the images with Copic markers. Some glitter highlights were made using an atyouSpica pen, Sakura glitter pen and Stickles. The collages were framed using black cardstock and patterned paper from Recollections. A curl cascade was added to the card to make it even more festive.




I hope you go see what the other members of the design team made for this week. You won't be disappointed.

Jeanne Streiff
Jenny Gropp
Lisa Silver
Robin Kirkpatrick
Sandy Hulsart
Sue Kment

Thanks for visiting my blog today. Have a great week! And should you find yourself a little stressed...then simply color! It works wonders!

Rubbernecker Fall/Halloween Hop

Hi Rubbernecker friends!! Welcome to our Fall/Halloween hop! Thanks so much for joining us! Rubbernecker Stamps has such a wide variety of images, that we thought we would share some Fall and Halloween ones with you! There is a HOP ROUTE for you to follow below! You will find it right before the creation I have to share today!! AND? So you won’t get lost, EACH Sister will have this list for you, to help you on your journey!! Make sure to leave some LOVE at every stop, for you will want to be eligible for our PRIZE!! What fun would it be without a PRIZE!!

***You could WIN……………….
Your choice of one of these AWESOME stamp sets!!

Halloween Set 1

Halloween Set 2

Halloween Set 3

Cats Set

Cool huh? OK, the Stampin’ Sisterhood has lots of creations to share with you, so grab a cuppa something, sit back, relax and get HOPPIN’!! Be on the look out for our NEXT HOP coming NEXT MONTH!! We look forward to seeing you then for MORE sharing and prizes!! Thanks again for joining us today and ENJOY!!

• Bev Gerard
• Charlene Driggs
• Charlene Merrick
• Frances Gumprecht
• Holly McMillen
• Jacquie Peifer
• Jen Charboneau
• Jennifer Cuthbertson
• Joan Ervin
• Judy Rozema
• Julia Aston
• Karen Hunsaker
• Kecia Waters (that's me)
• Kittie Caracciolo
• Maria Gurnsey
• Rubbernecker Stamps


For my card, I actually dusted off my brayer. I brayered SeaShells Cool Peri dye ink and Wisteria ColorBox chalk ink onto Cryogen white cardstock. I then sponged just a little Vivid! Lavender dye ink onto the cardstock as well. I stamped "Sleepy Hollow Tree" (SKU:590) onto the cardstock using Versafine Onyx Black Pigment ink. I also stamped the cluster of bats from "Halloween Set 1" (SKU:473) three times onto the scene, also using Versafine Onyx Black pigment ink. I added some white stars into the sky using a white gel pen. Then, on X-Press It cardstock, I stamped Ghost Boy"(SKU:474-02)" with Marvy black dye ink and colored with Copic markers. I cut around the image and placed it into my spooky scene. I then framed the scene with white and black cardstock, along with a piece of sanded Core'dinations cardstock that was dry embossed with a Sizzix folder. A sheer white ribbon was tied around the scene to complete the card.

Swimming For Katie Renz Blog Hop

I am honored to be a part of this 3 Day Blog Hop. Cancer truly needs to be eradicated. Far too many are impacted every day by this terrible disease.



From October 10-12 some of the best stampers are joining together to support and encourage our friend and fellow stamper, Katie Renz, who is currently battling inoperable gastric cancer. If you're not familiar with her, Katie’s cancer story started just before Christmas last year. This young, beautiful, healthy, vibrant mother of 3 with her infectious smile was suddenly diagnosed with an inoperable cancer, virtually overnight. A few tummy aches and then stage 4 gastric cancer. Her first post about it is here. The idea of “Swimming for Katie” came from her recent post here.



This exclusive stamp used in my sample, designed by Becky Oehlers is available as a clear stamp, as well as a digis or a dig and SVG cut file. 100% of the profits go to Katie's fund to help her and her young family. Her husband Kevin and her three young children need our help and support. In addition to the Keep Swimming Octopus, Marianne Walker and True =D Doodle Designs both also donated digis that are for sale. Direct donations are also being accepted. Information central is HERE. This is a permanent page that will stay active at i {heart} papers with current information and the full 3 day blog hop listing, as well as the donation button.

Here are all of the items available for sale.



I hope you will join me in supporting Katie through a purchase or donation. The following is a list of everyone who has projects posted today. I hope you will be inspired by them and moved to purchase or donate. Thank you!

Amy Heller
Jackie Pedro
Julie Masse
Kecia Waters (you are here)
Sandie Dunne
Susan Liles
Latisha Yoast
Laurie Schmidlin
Lisa Arana
Lisa Henke
Lisa Silver
Lydia Fiedler
Lyn Bernatovich
Lynette
Maria Gurnsey
Meg Craig
Melissa Bickford
Michelle Woerner
Mona Pendleton
Niki Estes
Robyn Weatherspoon
Sarah Jay
Sarah Martina Parker
Savannah O'Gwynn
Stephanie Washburn
Susanna Boyd
Tobi Crawford
Julie Lacey
Kim Kesti
Shemaine Smith
Danielle Lounds
Debbie Carriere
DoBea A.
Fran Gumprecht
Geny Cassady
Gina K.
Holly McMillen
Jak Heath
Javablustamper/Jacquie
Kimberly Crawford
Jeanne Streiff
Trudy Sjolander

Apple Basket

It's Monday! Time for another challenge from the Outlines Challenge Blog. And, it could very well feel deja vu, because we are keeping last week's theme of Fall/Halloween for this week's challenge. And why not? With all of the great autumn images Outlines has to offer, it makes total sense. Make sure you play along with us this week for the chance to win a $25 gift certificate from the Outlines Rubber Stamp Company.



I am excited to share with you today a card I made using one of Outlines' new Fall Serendipity images, Apple Basket (I-1197). I stamped the lovely image with Marvy black dye ink onto X-Press It cardstock. I colored it with Copic markers. (Oh, it is a fun image to color!). I then framed the image panel with black cardstock.

Being such a great image, I wanted the image to do most of the work on this card so the layout was kept quite simple. The large panel of the card is from Hot Off the Press patterned paper. It too is framed with black cardstock. An off-white ribbon and three brads provide the only extra embellishments on this card.

Here's wishing you a great week! Thanks so much for stopping by my blog!



For more wonderful Fall/Halloween projects using Outlines' wonderful images, make sure to visit the blogs of the other design team members:

Jeanne Streiff
Jenny Gropp
Lisa Silver
Robin Kirkpatrick
Sandy Hulsart
Sue Kment

CAS Mummy

I had the chance to play along with this week's CAS challenge on Splitcoast, CAS138. It was a sketch challenge.

I stamped the Rubbernecker image of "Mummy"(SKU:474-01) onto X-Press It cardstock. I colored it with Copic markers. I then proceeded to cut around the image.

For the layout, I used a large panel of kraft and framed it with black cardstock. I then pieced together pieces of Post-It Labeling and Cover-Tape (affectionately called "Boo-boo" tape in elementary schools). Slight shading of the tape was done by sponging SeaShells Sandal dye ink and by touch-ups from Copic markers. This strip was adhered to the card panel in hopes of looking like Mummy tape. I then Pop-dotted the mummy onto the strip.

The sentiment is computer-generated. A clear button with Baker's Twine put the finishing touches on this card.

CAS cards are challenging for me, so I hope I was able to somehow pull this off. I guess that's why they call it a challenge.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today.

Bubbling Up

It's Monday! And with every Monday, a new Outlines Challenge is issued. This week, the challenge is to make a Halloween/Fall project. (And because there are so many wonderful Halloween/Fall images available from Outlines that will be next week's theme as well). Each week, you will have a chance to win a $25 gift certificate from the Outlines Rubber Stamp Company. Make sure you join in on this season's fun!



This week, I chose to use "Witchy Dog" (G-1103) from Outlines. (I knew if I didn't, my Sloopy would get all witchy on me). I stamped the image onto X-Press It cardstock using Marvy black dye ink. Then using the out-of-the-box technique, I cut around the image with a circle Nestabilities die. I colored the image with Copic markers, and added a little sparkle on the bubbles using a Sakura glitter pen. I paper pierced around the circled paper, and then sponged around the edges using SeaShells Conch Shell dye. I framed the image with a Nestabilities cut black circle, in hopes that the image panel would take on the look of a bubble.

Then, I proceeded to make other "bubbles" using black and white cardstock and varies sizes of Nestabilities circle dies. I paper pierced each bubble.

I placed the "bubbles" onto a large panel of Core'dinations cardstock that had been dry embossed with a Cuttlebug folder and sanded. A strip of Bo Bunny patterned paper was also used. I paper pierced around the large card panel and framed with black cardstock.

A small bow of Baker's Twin was adhered to one of the "bubbles".



Some spectacular Halloween/Fall projects have bubbled up on the blogs of the design team. Don't miss them.

Jeanne Streiff
Jenny Gropp
Lisa Silver
Robin Kirkpatrick
Sandy Hulsart
Sue Kment

Special thanks for visiting my blog today! Make it a great one!

Lost

So glad I stayed home and celebrated "World Card Making Day" rather than go to the 'Shoe and witness a team that is truly LOST in every sense of the word.

I made this card today using Rubbernecker's new "Sleepy Hollow Tree" (SKU:590) from the brand new Halloween release. However, rather than a Halloween card, I teamed it with the Rubbernecker image of "Ethel Nailing" (SKU:562-04) and sentiment "Reward for Dog" (SKU:563-11), both from the Old Characters series.

On Neenah Classic Crest Solar White cardstock, I stamped Ethel using Marvy black dye ink. I colored her with Copic markers and paper-pieced her shirt with a scrap of patterned paper (sorry, source unknown). I then cut around Ethel using my Cutter-bee scissors.

On another sheet of Neenah Classic Crest Solar White cardstock, I sponged clouds using SeaShells Cloudy Blue dye ink. I then, stamped the tree by coloring Tombow markers directly to the rubber. I also used colored pencils to add more color to the bark and grass. Additional blades of grass were drawn in using Tombow markers. I placed Ethel into the scene, and added the small missing sign, which was drawn.

The scene was framed with white and blue cardstock.

Finally, I stamped the hilarious sentiment into the scene using Marvy black dye. (Disclaimer about the sentiment: should my husband and dog be missing simultaneously, an equal reward would be offered for their safe return).

And, at this point, I think a reward is warranted for the return of the Ohio State offense.