Hearts for You

It's Monday! It's time for another challenge on the Outlines Challenge Blog. This week our challenge theme is "Follow Your Heart" and we are to use hearts somewhere in our creation. Make sure you play along with us this week for your chance to win a $25 gift certificate from the Outlines Rubber Stamp Company.



I was in a coloring mood, so I inked up the beautiful Outlines image "Hearts for You" (I-1005) with Marvy black dye onto X-Press It cardstock. I colored the image with Copic markers. I then stamped the image again and colored the flowers and cut out and adhered them to my original image to achieve a little dimension. Hightlights of Crystal Stickles were then added to the image.

I framed the image and the patterned paper panel from DCWV with pink cardstock. Sheer red ribbon and a heart shaped brad complete this card.



Your heart is going to go pitter-patter when you see the lovely creations from the design team. Don't forget to visit their blogs:

Jeanne Streiff
Jenny Gropp
Julie Warner
Lisa Silver
Sue Kment

Thank you so much for visiting my blog today. I do appreciate it. I hope you have a great week ahead.

Feeling Blue

It's Monday, and I really do have the winter blues. Sinus infection time for me, AGAIN! But, the good thing is that it's also time for another challenge on the Outlines Challenge Blog. "Feeling Blue" is our challenge theme this week. We are being challenged to use blue as our dominant color in our creation. Make sure you play along with us this week for your chance to win a $25 gift certificate from the Outlines Rubber Stamp Company. That would certainly be one way to cure the blues!



For my creation, I selected the Outlines image Christmas Layering Collage (K-704). I only inked the adorable snowman portion of the collage with Marvy black dye and colored the image with Copic markers. I then framed it with a layer of white cardstock. Then, using Nestabilities dies to build this shaped card, I cut patterned paper from Kaiser Craft's Jungle Bug Collection and Core'dinations cardstock. One circle was run through the Cuttlebug with a dry embossing folder to add texture.

Finishing touches for this card include sheer white ribbon and a snowflake brad.



If you have a case of the winter blues, do go visit the blogs of the design team this week. You'll be cured in no time when you see their lovely blue creations.

Jeanne Streiff
Jenny Gropp
Julie Warner
Lisa Silver
Sue Kment

Thank you so much for visiting my blog today. A-choo!

Stampin' Sisterhood, Monkey Valentine

There's a lot going on this weekend with Rubbernecker Stamps! If you are looking for my Kittie Hop post, scroll down or click here.

If you are looking for this week's Rubbernecker Stampin' Sisterhood Challenge, you are in the right place! Make sure you head over to the Rubbernecker Stampin' Sisterhood blog for this week's challenge. Remember, if you play along, you will have chance to win a FREE STAMP from Rubbernecker and be queened Sunday Sister. And, at the end of each month, all the month's Sunday Sisters will be put in a random drawing to win a STAMP SET from Rubbernecker Stamps!



This week's challenge is an inspiration photo:



For my card, I decided to use the heart shape and the light pink color from the inspiration photo.

I stamped Rubbernecker's "Monkey" (SKU:569-17) with Marvy black dye onto X-Press It cardstock. I colored the image with Copic markers and cut around the image with my Cutter-bee scissors.

I cut two hearts using Nestabilities dies. They were embossed as well, and I sponged Distress Ink Spun Sugar and Whispers Whisper Pink dye inks onto the hearts. I adhered Baker's Twine to the hearts so that they would appear like balloons, with the cute monkey holding onto the balloon strings.

Patterned paper from Pebbles was paper pierced and the balloons and monkey were arranged onto this panel. I stamped the Rubbernecker sentiment "Monkey Around" (SKU:568-14) onto this panel with Versafine Onyx Black.



Thank you for stopping by my blog today. I do appreciate it and hope you'll play along with the challenge too!

Rubbernecker Kittie Hop

Hello Sister Friends!! How are you? Thank you for joining in on the KITTIE KIT HOP fun!! We are SO excited to share with you! In case you didn’t know, Rubbernecker Stamps has a line of stamps called KITTIE KITS and they include a variety of images; these images can be used together in MANY different ways to create MANY different things!! Just wait, you will see what I mean! The Stampin’ Sisterhood has come together to share some of the ways that THEY use them! There is a HOP ROUTE for you to follow below! You will find it along with MY creation! 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 AWESOME ……
KITTIE KIT stamp set
Of your CHOICE!


The winner will be announced
FRIDAY 1/27
So you all have time to HOP!!


How cool is that? OK, better get HOPPIN’, there is LOTS to see!! Be on the look out for our NEXT HOP coming IN FEBRUARY!! We look forward to bringing you MORE sharing and prizes!! Until then, be sure to check out the daily posts on the STAMPIN’ SISTERHOOD blog!! There is LOTS of inspiration to be found! Thanks again for joining us today and ENJOY!!

**HOP ROUTE**

• Bev Gerard
• Charlene Driggs
• Charlene Merrick
• Jacquie Peifer
• Jen Charboneau
• Jennifer Cuthbertson
• Joan Ervin
• Judy Rozema
• Julia Aston
• Juliana Swanson
• Karen Hunsaker
• Kecia Waters {you are here}
• Rubbernecker Stamps

Even though this is a winter Valentine, I created this card using Rubbernecker's Kittie Causes a Scene set called "Fall Harvest"(SKU:KKCS S009). All of Kittie's sets are just so versatile!

First, I brayered VersaColor Sky Gray pigment ink onto Neenah Classic Crest Solar White cardstock. A Post It Note mask was used to create the snow covered ground. I stamped the tree from Kittie Causes a Scene "Fall Harvest" onto the brayered panel with Marvy black dye ink. I colored the tree with a Copic marker. The tree's shadow was simply made by sponging VersaColor Sky Gray pigment ink next to the tree. The hearts were made with a red Viva Decor Pearl Pen (instead of a typical dot, I just drew hearts with the pen). The glistening of the snowline was achieved by using Crystal Stickles. The sentiment of love was simple written with a Copic marker to look like it was written in the snow with a stick or finger.

The scene was framed with black cardstock and texturized white cardstock. I sheer black ribbon completes the card.

Bee Mine

It's Monday (and I'm delighted to have today off from work)! It's time for another challenge on the Outlines Challenge Blog. This week our challenge theme is "Love is in the Air" and we are to make Valentine's creations. Make sure you play along with us this week for your chance to win a $25 gift certificate from the Outlines Rubber Stamp Company.



For my Valentine, I selected the Outlines image "Tall Be Mine" (F-811). I stamped the image onto Neenah Classic Crest Solar White cardstock with Marvy black dye and colored the image with Copic markers. I cut around the image with my Cutter-bee scissors and placed the stack of hearts onto a panel of white cardstock framed with pink cardstock, with some of the hearts spilling "out-of-the box". The bee was also placed like it was flying to the pile of hearts. On the top of the tower I stamped the word "mine" (which is a portion of the image), inking with a Memento Tuxedo Black marker, and lining up that portion of the stamp with my Stamp-a-ma-jig. On the hearts and the bee, highlights of Crystal Stickles were applied. Also, some Crystal AB Swarovski Crystals (Sizes 5, 9, and 12) added some bling to the hearts and were applied with the help of Picksey-Pick Ups.

I stamped the image again, colored and cut the two hearts that are off to the side of the tower of hearts. I placed the images onto a panel of Bo Bunny patterned paper that was paper pierced and also framed with white and pink cardstock. I adhered Blossom Light Pink Baker's Twine as a small flight pattern of the bee.



Make sure you buzz on over the the blogs of the design team. You are going to LOVE what they've created for you this week!

Jeanne Streiff
Jenny Gropp
Julie Warner
Lisa Silver
Sue Kment

Thank you so much for visiting my blog today. I do appreciate it. I hope you have a great week ahead.

Snow? What's That?

It's Monday! Time for another challenge on the Outlines Challenge Blog. This week our challenge theme is "Winter Wonderland". Though I haven't had to shovel yet this winter, this was a fun challenge (just between you and me, I hope the snow stays away this year). Make sure you play along with us this week for your chance to win a $25 gift certificate from the Outlines Rubber Stamp Company.



For my card, I used the Outlines image of "Snowflake Topper" (I-791). I stamped the image with Versamark Watermark onto Neenah Classic Crest Solar White cardstock, and heat embossed with Judikins White Diamond embossing powder (it is very sparkly). I then cut around the snowflake outline with my Cutter-bee scissors. Once I had the snowflake cut, I covered its entirety with more Versamark and once again heat embossed with the White Diamond embossing powder. Then, using an Ice White Pearl Pen I added pearl drops along the outline of the snowflake (I sure wish I could get a decent photo to capture this effect...grrr! As we know, nothing is easy about snow). I also added clear crystal beads to the snowflake points and center to add to the sparkle.

I placed the snowflake onto a piece of patterned paper from Hot Off the Press that had been paper pierced. I tied a sheer white ribbon and a silver ribbon onto the card.

(I love this card, though the photo does not capture its sparkle and shimmer at all. Kinda ironic, seeing as how I take my photos outside and the weather was very cooperative with sunny skies and warm temperatures. Maybe it wasn't cold enough for this particular card...LOL!)



Do make your way to the blogs of the design team. There's a blizzard of snow just waiting for you!

Jeanne Streiff
Jenny Gropp
Julie Warner
Lisa Silver
Sue Kment

Thank you so much for visiting my blog today. I do wish you a great week.

Stampin' Sisterhood, Hot Dog!

It's Sunday! Make sure you head over to the Rubbernecker Stampin' Sisterhood blog for this week's challenge. Remember, if you play along, you will have chance to win a FREE STAMP from Rubbernecker and be queened Sunday Sister. And, at the end of each month, all the month's Sunday Sisters will be put in a random drawing to win a STAMP SET from Rubbernecker Stamps!

For this week's challenge, we are being given the following sketch:

For my card, I stamped the Rubbernecker image of "Dog" (SKU:568-11) with Marvy black ink onto X-Press It cardstock. I colored the image with Copic markers and cut around the image with my Cutter-bee scissors.

Using my Nestabilities dies, I cut and embossed two hearts. I sponged these hearts with Distress Ink Sugar Spun and Whispers Whisper Pink dye ink. I paper pierced around the hearts. Then, I arranged these hearts onto a panel of patterned paper from Lasting Impressions, that I also paper pierced. I placed the dachshund image onto the hearts, and added the paw print ribbon and dog bones. The sentiment is computer generated.


Thank you so much for visiting my blog today. Make sure you visit the Rubbernecker Stampin' Sisterhood blog to see some more interpretations of this sketch, and to play along for your chance to win.

Red Roses

Yesterday, I was responsible for the post on the Stampin' Sisterhood blog for Rubbernecker. In case you didn't see it, I thought I'd give you the gist of what I posted there. But, do promise me you'll check out the Stampin' Sisterhood blog often, because lots of fun things happen there throughout the week.

I spent all of Monday watching the Rose Parade and all of the college bowl games on television. In 1997, I was fortunate enough to see the Rose Parade and Rose Bowl in person. It totally raised my appreciation for all of the hard work that takes place in Pasadena each and every New Year Year. The one thing that I vividly remember about the experience that you can't get from television is that you can actually smell the floats as they passed by the crowds. I was fascinated by this, and each and every year since, I fondly remember my time in Pasadena. I do hope I get to go again someday.

Because of this, I was inspired to get out my Rubbernecker stain glass image of "Rose" (SKU: 223-03). I stamped this awesome image with Marvy black dye ink onto X-Press it cardstock. I colored it with Copic markers. I then stamped the image again using Stazon Jet Black ink onto a piece of acetate. On the reversed side of where the image was stamped, I added some highlights with Copic markers. I merged the two together and secured them together with adhesive, so that it appears more like stained glass. I framed the image with black cardstock.

I then placed the image panel onto a sheet of black and silver patterned metallic paper (I have no idea who makes this, I've hoarded it for years!) and then framed the card with another piece of black cardstock. A sheer black ribbon and two black brads complete the card.

Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today. I have another card in mind celebrating a float I saw when I was watching the Rose Parade. Stay tuned and be patient, because I am back to my day job after two weeks off.

Sketchy Start

It's Monday! The first Monday of 2012, and it is already starting out sketchy on the Outlines Challenge Blog. This week the challenge is to make a card using the sketch provided. Make sure you play along with us this week for your chance to win a $25 gift certificate from the Outlines Rubber Stamp Company.



We were provided with the following sketch:



I proceeded as follows:

I stamped the Outlines image of "Tall Presents" F-810 onto X-Press It cardstock with Marvy black dye ink and colored with Copic markers. I highlighted some of the stars and dots with Crystal Stickles. I then rounded two of the corners of this image panel with a corner rounder punch.

Then, I stamped the Outlines image of "Star Strip" E-561 with Marvy black dye ink onto another piece of X-Press It cardstock. I colored with Copic markers and highlighted with Crystal Stickles. Then, I cut along the scalloped portion of the image.

I stamped the Outlines sentiment "Tiny Celebrate Your Day" (AA-832) onto X-Press It cardstock. I colored over it with a Copic marker and placed as if it were a package in the stack.

Patterned paper from Doodlebug Designs was used for the layers of this card, along with white cardstock and electric blue cardstock. One of the layers was run through the Cuttlebug with a Cuttlebug embossing folder. All layers were slightly sponged with Distress It Tumbled Glass ink.

The finishing touches to this card include sheer white ribbon, Blossom Light Pink Baker's Twine, pink curling ribbon, and a shiny blue star brad.



Start the New Year right by visiting the blogs of the design team, and say hello to our newest design team member, Julie Warner.

Jeanne Streiff
Jenny Gropp
Julie Warner
Lisa Silver
Sue Kment

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today!