Tuesday, December 31, 2013

That's a Wrap


One more post as we close out 2013.

Gonna squeak this card in for the current Impression Obsession challenge, which is "Quick and Simple Cards".  I'm thinking this one would qualify.

To make this card, I stamped the Impression Obsession image of "Beautiful Bow" onto X-Press It cardstock.  I colored the bow with Copic markers and cut around the image with detailed scissors.

I placed the bow onto a piece of patterned paper from Canvas Corp.  I framed this layer with black cardstock.  I stamped the word "Love" using a clear alphabet cling set from Impression Obsession (sorry, I can't seem to find it in their shop) using Versafine Onyx Black. 

So easy.  I love the "Beautiful Bow" because it is so versatile.  Can certainly be used for any season...fun to color too!

And that's a wrap for 2013.  See ya next year! ;-)


Let's Party Like It's 2014


It's time to party like it's 2014, because it is.  Gosh, I remember when we used to sing "it's time to party like it's 1999" and I remember when that seemed to be way in the future.  Time sure has a way of passing.

Hopefully, you'll resolve to play in this week's Sassy Cheryl's Challenge, "Sparkle and Shine".  One lucky participant will win two free digital images of their choice from "Sassy Cheryl's".

For my card, I printed the Sassy Cheryl's image of "Let's Party" (Sally) onto X-Press It cardstock.  I colored the image with Copic markers.  I cut the image panel into a circle with a Nestabilities die, using the out-of-the-box technique.  The sentiment is from a Studio G dollar stamp. 

Layers were made with patterned paper from Doodlebug Designs.  Using numbers from My Favorite Things "Vanity License Plate Stamp Set", I stamped the "2014" with Versafine Onyx Black.  I added some Diamond Stickles to these numbers, and highlighted some of the image with Diamond Stickles.  All layers were framed with black cardstock.

A clear button and Baker's Twine put the finishing touches on this card.

Here's wishing you all a very sassy new year!  Thank you so much for visiting my blog this year, and I sure hope you'll continue into 2014.  I do appreciate you taking the time to look at my creations.

Sunday, December 29, 2013

Relax to the Max


That's what I'm doing...relaxing to the max.  That's what winter breaks are for, right?!

I decided to ink up Whipper Snapper Designs "Relax to the Max".  Isn't this just the cutest image?  I stamped it with Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto X-Press It cardstock.  I colored it with Copic markers and cut around the image with detailed scissors.

The layers of this card are made with patterned paper from Queen & Company, kraft, white and black cardstock.  The paw print was something I made with my Cricut that was just hanging out in my stash for the longest time and the flag was made with a MFT die-namic.  I added a button and some hemp cord.  Some of the corners were rounded with a corner punch.  A little sponging around the edges with Distress Ink Brushed Corduroy happened too.

Thanks for visiting my blog!  Hope you can find some relax to the max time too!

Saturday, December 28, 2013

To the Moon and Back


Time to start with the Valentine cards.

On a black sheet of cardstock, using a negative of a circle cut from a Nestabilities die, I sponged on Brillance Moonlight White pigment ink.  Using Brilliance Platinum Planet pigment ink, I stamped a few of the circles from the DRS Designs "Interlocking Circle Background".  I did some shading with some gray colored pencils.  I added a heart cut with a punch.

I then randomly stamped DRS Designs "Splatter Background" onto the black cardstock with Brilliance Moonlight White pigment ink.  I also stamped DRS Designs "Love You To the Moon Greeting" with the same ink.

Then using a smaller negative of a circle cut with a Nestabilities die, I sponged Brilliance Platinum Planet pigment ink, along with a hint of Colorbox Bright Blue Mica Magic pigment ink.

I used a white color pencil to frame the card with a line.

Thanks for visiting my blog today!  Hope you have a pleasant day here on earth.

Thursday, December 26, 2013

Majestic Pines


Feeling a little flaky?  If you are, be sure to join the challenge on the DRS Designs blog "Frosted Flakes".  Free rubber stamps to one lucky participant, so I sure hope you join us.

For my card, I created a resist background with the DRS Designs image of "Snow Background".  To do this, I stamped the background repeatedly with Versamark Watermark onto glossy white cardstock.  I applied heat with my heat gun, and then added Brilliance Pearlescent Purple pigment ink and Whispers Rio Purple dye directly onto the cardstock.  I used a paper towel to rub the ink off of the snowflakes.

Then using waterbased markers from Tombow and Zig I colored directly onto the DRS Designs stamp of "Silhouette Majestic Pines" and stamped directly onto the glossy cardstock.

Torn white cardstock was added for the snowy ground, and a white cardstock circle for the moon.  I framed this wintery scene with black cardstock.

On a white cardstock base, I stamped a portion of the the DRS Designs "Stepping Back in Time Greeting" with a Memento Tuxedo Black marker.


Saturday, December 21, 2013

Fore The Golfer


Do you have a golfer in your life?  I don't, but kind of wish I did because wouldn't this card be perfect?  LOL.

To make this card, I stamped the DRS Designs image of "Golf Ball Snowman" onto X-Press It cardstock with Marvy dye ink.  I colored it with Copic markers and fussy cut with detailed scissors. 

Lately I've been addicted to the resist technique for making backgrounds and today is no different.  I randomly stamped DRS Designs "Splatter Background" with Versamark Watermark onto white glossy cardstock.  I applied heat with my heat gun and then smeared Whispers Savoy Green dye and Adirondack Lettuce dye onto the glossy cardstock and wiped with a paper towel.

I inked a portion of DRS Designs "Line of Winter Trees" with a Memento Tuxedo Black marker and stamped directly to my now-green glossy cardstock.  I tore some white paper to create a snow-covered ground.  I placed the Golf Ball Snowman into the snowy scene, and added one snowflake brad.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today!

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Three Red Buttons


This card was inspired by this week's challenge on the DRS Designs Blog, "Three's Company".  The challenge is to incorporate three of something on your card.  I have three small red buttons on the snowman to meet the requirements.  Make sure you play along.  Free rubber stamps is up for grabs!

To make this card, I stamped the DRS Designs image of "Silhouette Snowflake Snowman"onto black cardstock with Versamark Watermark.  I heat embossed with Judikins White Diamonds embossing powder and cut with my detailed scissors.  I added some Baker's Twine for the scarf and three small buttons.

Then to create a snowy scene for the snowman, I dry embossed a piece of black cardstock with a Sizzix embossing folder.  I did some direct-to-paper with Brilliance Moonlight White pigment ink.  I added some torn paper for the snow-covered ground and added some Crystal Stickles.  A slight gray shadow for the snowman was added with a Copic marker.

Thank you so much for visiting my blog today!


Saturday, December 14, 2013

Poinsettia Christmas


I've been envisioning this card for a while now, and with Christmas so close, I knew I had better get this card done.

To make this card I used the gorgeous DRS Designs "Giant Poinsettia".   I stamped the image twice onto X-Press It cardstock using Memento Tuxedo Black dye.  I colored the image with Copic markers.  I did a faint spray of Frost Sheer Shimmer Spritz onto the petals and added some crystal Stickles to the small berries in the middle.  I cut the twice stamped flowers with my detailed scissors and set aside.

I then preformed the resist technique on a glossy piece of cardstock. I repeatedly stamped DRS Designs "Polka Dot Background" with Versamark Watermark.  I applied some heat, and then applied Adirondack Pool dye onto the panel.  I used a paper towel to move and wipe off the ink. I framed this panel with black cardstock.

I then arranged the flowers onto this background panel I had created.  A portion of the flowers were cut, allowing just a small portion of one poinsettia to show.  I did use a Memento Tuxedo Black marker to ink up the swirl portion of the image and directly stamp onto the background panel.

Using DRS Designs "Christmas Multi Greeting" I inked up one "Merry Christmas" using a Memento Tuxedo Black marker and stamped directly onto the background panel.

Sure hope you have a wonderfully productive weekend.  I sure need to have one, LOL!

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today!

Thursday, December 12, 2013

Valentine Cutie


I'm very stuck on this CAS layout, LOL!  But that's okay, because this week's challenge on the DRS Designs Blog is "Anything Goes".  Right now, this layout is the only thing I have going, LOL!

I decided to take a break from my Christmas cards and start building my Valentine's Day stash (and the be truthful, it was still on my workspace from Saturday's post).  

The image used on this card is DRS Designs "Sweet Offering Cutie Pie Kid".  I stamped it with Memento Tuxedo Black onto X-Press It cardstock.  I colored the image with Copic markers.  I stamped DRS Designs "One Line Valentine Greeting" also with Memento Tuxedo Black dye ink.

A strip of pink cardstock was placed along the top of the card, the base corners were rounded with a punch, and Baker's Twine and a button were added.

Very CAS, but I think that's how to really draw attention to the image itself.

Thanks for visiting my blog today!  Now, back to Christmas cards, LOL!

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Sweet, Bent and Twisted



It's Tuesday!  Time for another challenge over on the Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog.  This week the challenge is to use bows and/or ribbons.  Make sure you play along this week so for your change to win two free digital images from Sassy Cheryl's!

For my card, I printed the Sassy Cheryl's image of "Candy Cane Sally" from the digital set of "Candy Cane Love" onto X-Press It cardstock.  I colored the image with Copic markers. 

The sentiment is from DRS Designs and is called "Candy Cane Greeting".  I stamped it with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored a portion of it with Copic markers.  It seems to be made to go along with this adorable Sally image.

The header of the image panel is a piece of scrap from Jillibean Soup.  I added a button with a bow tied with Baker's Twine as my finishing touch.

A very CAS-like card.  I must admit, I'm liking this one.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today!

Saturday, December 7, 2013

Rose Ceremony



Admit it.  You've watched The Bachelor.  That's where I got the idea for this card.

My Buckeyes are in another important game this weekend, this time with Michigan State for the Big Ten Championship.  I have all the respect for Michigan State and have wonderful gratitude for their head coach, Mark Dantonio (he was the defensive coordinator for Ohio State when Ohio State won the National Championship in 2002).

All projections are that Michigan State will go to represent the Big 10 in the Rose Bowl, win or lose.  They are worthy and have been snubbed in the past.  So, as a Buckeye, I say, "Sparty, will you accept this rose?".

Should Ohio State win, we're on to Pasadena too.  Only a week later to play for the National Championship.  Should Ohio State crush our hearts and lose, we'll be off to someplace else that really won't matter.

So here's truly hoping both Big 10 teams will be in Pasadena to kickoff 2014.

The image used on this card is DRS Designs "Sweet Offering Cutie Pie Kid". I stamped image with Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto Hammermill Color Copy Digital Cover.  I colored the image with Copic markers and drew the Block O on his sweater.  I cut around the image with my detailed scissors.

The sentiment was computer generated.  I placed "Sweet Offering Cutie Pie Kid" onto the card panel and drew in a shadow with a marker. Scarlet cardstock was placed at the top of the card panel, and Buckeye Blend Divine Twine from A Jillian Vance Design was tied along this cardstock.  A football brad was added as a finishing touch.

So, I say...Go Buckeyes!  Beat Michigan State!   Let's all go to Pasadena!

Thursday, December 5, 2013

Snowflake Resist


Thank goodness for Stickles!  The current challenge on the DRS Designs Blog is to use glitter.  My stamp room is already a mess, so I took the nice, neat easy way out and used crystal Stickles as a finishing touch on the torn paper used to create a snow covered ground.

I stamped the DRS Designs "Snow Background" onto white glossy cardstock and applied heat with a heat gun.  Then, using a resist technique, I smeared Distress It Tumbled Glass ink over the entire piece of cardstock and wiped with a paper towel.  Pretty cool effect.

The main image is from DRS Designs and is called "Snowman Bird Buddies".  I stamped it with Marvy black dye onto X-Press It cardstock.  I colored the image with Copic markers and cut with my detailed scissors.  I placed it into my snowy scene.

I tied a sheer white ribbon to the card, added a clear snowflake charm and framed the scene with black cardstock.

Hope you'll join us for this week's challenge.  One lucky participant will win some DRS Designs goodies!

Thank you so much for visiting my blog today!

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

The Future


We're back at Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog after a week off for the Thanksgiving holiday.  This week the challenge is "Anything Goes" so you have no excuse not to play with us.  Don't forget the winner gets two free digital images of their choice from the Sassy Cheryl's store.

I will admit, I had this card made prior to the Ohio State/Michigan game.  During the game, I thought I was going to have to make another card.  That game was too close for comfort and the Buckeyes were quite lucky to come out of Ann Arbor with a win.  When I made this card, I was thinking Rose Bowl (because that's nothing to be ashamed of), but now the future might even be brighter than that thanks to Auburn.  One game at a time though.  Go Buckeyes!!! Beat Michigan State!!!

Oh.  Am I supposed to tell you how I made this card?  LOL.

I stamped an image from Kraftin Kimmie's "Hey Ghoulfriend" with Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto Hammermill Color Copy Digital Cover.  I colored the image with Copic markers.  I stamped the small Block O alphabet stamp from All Night Media with Marvy Cherry dye.  I added Crystal Stickles to the ball. 

The sentiment "The Future is Bright" is from Kraftin' Kimmie's "Hey Ghoulfriend" and was stamped with Versafine Black Onyx.  The "Ohio State Buckeyes" sentiment is from A Jillian Vance Design's "Ohio Game Day Stamp Set" and was also stamped with Versafine Onyx Black.

The banner was cut with a Memory Box die using patterned paper from The Paper Studio.  Scarlet cardstock frames the card panel.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today!  Thanks so much, Auburn!  And perhaps, just perhaps, our Buckeye future is indeed bright!


Sunday, December 1, 2013

Prince of Peace with Prismacolor Pencils



After yesterday's Ohio State game, I needed to calm myself down a bit.  I decided to work with the "Prince of Peace Stamp Set" again from A Jillian Vance Design, though this time with colored pencils.  When they say coloring is relaxing, they are right.





For my card, I stamped the image with Stazon Jet Black ink onto Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper.  I colored the image with Prismacolor Pencils, and sprayed with a workable fixative. 

The sentiment was stamped directly onto the image panel with Versafine Onyx Black ink.

I framed the image panel with black cardstock, and placed it on a larger beige panel. I added a gold ribbon/bow as a finishing touch.

Thank you so much for visiting the blog today, and thanks so much to A Jillian Vance Design for the honor of being their guest designer today!

Saturday, November 30, 2013

Maize and Blue Turkey



I couldn't help myself once I conjured up the idea for this card.

I stamped the DRS Designs image of "Ohio Buckeye" onto X-Press It cardstock with Memento Tuxedo Black.  I colored it with Copic markers and cut around it with detailed scissors.  I adhered the buckeyes and leaves to scarlet cardstock that was cut with an emerald die set from A Jillian Vance Design.  It was trimmed with a black marker and framed with silver cardstock.

Then, I stamped DRS Designs "High Tailin' Turkey" with Memento Tuxedo Black onto another sheet of X-Press It cardstock.  I colored the turkey with Copic markers, drawing the "M" on his body.  I cut around the image with my detailed scissors.

I stamped a portion of the sentiment from "Ohio Buckeye" inking with a Memento Tuxedo Black marker and adding an "s" and an "!".   I cut the speech bubble with a die from A Jillian Vance Design.

I assembled everything onto a piece of texturized white cardstock, paper pierced and faux stitched, and framed with black and silver cardstock.  Two pieces of "Ohio State" ribbon were added to the card as a final touch.

I hope your favorite team wins today.  Well, unless your team is M!ch*g@n, LOL.

Final score???!!!! Buckeyes all the way, of course!!!

Go Buckeyes!!!

Friday, November 29, 2013

Polar Bear Squares


This card is a result of just playing around in my stamp room.  Loving having some time off so I can do just that.  It's fun!

I stamped the Magenta image (no clue what it is called...I looked on their website but it wasn't listed.  I've had this image for *years*) with Memento Tuxedo Black dye onto Hammermill Color Copy Digital Cover.  I colored it with Copic markers. and framed it with black cardstock.

Then onto a panel of texturized light blue cardstock, I splotched and splattered some white acrylic paint and spread it along the grooves of the textured paper.  I edged the panel with Distress Ink Tumbled Glass dye and Distress Ink Sugar Spun dye.  I framed this panel with black cardstock. 

I added a sheer white ribbon, a button and some Baker's Twine and called this card done.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today!

Thursday, November 28, 2013

Turkey on the Run


Happy Thanksgiving!  A day to be thankful, for sure.

I created this card using the funny image from DRS Designs "Hi Tailin' Turkey" and paired it with DRS Designs "Turkey on the Run Greeting".  The image was stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black dye onto X-Press It cardstock.  It was colored with Copic markers and cut out with detailed scissors.  The sentiment was stamped with Versafine Onyx Black onto white cardstock, framed with black cardstock.

A circle was cut with a Nestabilities die and sponged with Memento Desert Sand dye.  I stamped the DRS Designs "Double Chevron Card Edger" with Memento Desert Sand onto the sponged circle.  The largest of the card panels was also stamped with this stamp and ink.

A piece of white cardstock was stamped with DRS Designs "Open Plaid" using Memento Desert Sand.

I adhered the turkey, his hat and a button tied with hemp to the card, utilizing this week's sketch on Splitcoast, SC464.  I drew some lines coming from the turkey with a Copic marker.

I am grateful to each and everyone of you that visit my blog.  I wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Saturday, November 23, 2013

Silhouette Snowflake Man


For the life of me, I couldn't get a good picture of this card.  I had to resort to taking it outside and taking a quick picture, *quick* being the operative word since it is quite chilly today.

I stamped the DRS Designs image of "Silhouette Snowflake Man" with Memento Desert Sand dye ink onto white cardstock.  I cut around the image with my detailed scissors and placed aside.

On a separate piece of white cardstock, I lightly and repeatedly stamped DRS Designs  "Snow Background" and DRS Designs "Polka Dot Background" with Memento Desert Sand dye.  I also sponged this ink onto the cardstock.

I tore a piece of white cardstock for the snow on the ground, placed the snowman into my scene.  I added Baker's Twine for a scarf and drew some arms with a marker.

The sentiment "Warm Wishes" was stamped with Versafine Vintage Sepia.

Stay warm, friends!  And, thanks so much for visiting my blog today!

Friday, November 22, 2013

Prince of Peace


Coloring such a meaningful image as this is such an absolute privilege.  I am honored that I was asked to do so by A Jillian Vance Design.

This image is from the new "Prince of Peace Stamp Set" as seen here:


Don't you just love all of the sentiment options included in this set?

For my card, I stamped the image with Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto X-Press It cardstock.  I drew a line with a Memento Tuxedo Black marker to create the ground.  I colored the image with Copic markers and cut around the image with my detailed scissors and set aside.

On a piece of white cardstock, I brayered and sponged the following inks to make the blue sky:  Colorbox Ice Blue Chalk, Adirondack Sail Boat Blue and Distress It Faded Jeans.  I added some some white dots for faraway stars with a white uni-ball Signo pen.

The sentiment was stamped directly onto the blue sky with Versafine Onyx Black ink.  I then merged the sky and the image together into a card, framed with black cardstock.

Thank you so much for visiting the blog today, and thanks so much to A Jillian Vance Design for the honor of being their guest designer today!

Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Princess on Ice


It's Tuesday! Time for another challenge on the Sassy Cheryl's Challenge blog.  The challenge is to incorporate winter/cold weather onto your card or project.  I'm okay with putting it on a card...it is just in real life when winter weather can be aggravating, LOL.

For my card, I printed the Sassy Cheryl's digital image of "Lucy Lou Princess on Ice" from the set "It Takes One to Know One" onto X-Press It cardstock.  I colored the image with Copic markers, added some Crystal Stickles for the ice. 

I stamped some very faint snowflakes from Stamps by Judith with ColorBox Ice Blue chalk ink, and DRS Designs "Warm Wishes Greeting" was stamped with Versafine Onyx Black.  I added a plastic snowflake charm to the scene.  I rounded two corners with a punch.

The larger card panel is patterned paper from The Paper Studio, and all layers were framed with black cardstock.

Hope you'll play along with us...this is a two week challenge due to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday so you really do have plenty of time.  Free digital images from Sassy Cheryl's to a random participant.  

Thanks for visiting my blog today! 

Saturday, November 16, 2013

Snow Buddies


Since it snowed a little earlier in the week, I guess that is Mother Nature's way of letting me know it is okay if I start making winter snow cards. 

I brayered Distress Ink Spun Sugar dye onto a piece of white cardstock.  I sponged Whispers Lilac dye, ColorBox Ice Blue chalk ink along the edges.  I stamped the DRS Designs "Snow Background" onto the pink sky for some subtle pink flakes.

I tore some white cardstock to become my snow covered ground, adding highlights with Crystal Stickles. 

The main image is from DRS Designs and is called "Snowman Bird Buddies".  I stamped it with Marvy black dye onto X-Press It cardstock.  I colored the image with Copic markers and cut with my detailed scissors.  I placed it into my snowy scene.

I stamped DRS Designs "Warm Wishes Greeting" with Versafine Onyx Black.  I added a sheer white bow, a transparent pink button and Baker's Twine for the finishing touches on this card.

Now, I guess it is time I get back to my 60 degree day, LOL!  Wacky weather indeed!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

Thursday, November 14, 2013

From Our Doghouse to Yours


This week on the DRS Designs Blog, we are being challenged to incorporate torn paper into our projects. 

For my card, I brayered the following inks onto a piece of white cardstock:  ColorBox Ice Blue Chalk and Adirondack Sail Boat Blue dye.  I sponged some Distress Ink Faded Jeans around the extreme edges.  Then, I added torn white cardstock to become my snowy ground.  Using Copic White, I painted the snow flurries.

I stamped the DRS Designs image directly onto my scene.  I then stamped it again onto X-Press It cardstock and colored the doghouse with Copic markers.  I cut around the doghouse with my detailed scissors and then adhered it to the scene.  Using a Copic marker, I drew the pawprints in the snow.  I tied some sheer white ribbon to the card.

Sure hope you'll join us the week for our torn paper challenge.  It is easy to do, and you could win some free rubber!

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. 

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

No Peeking!


This week at Sassy Cheryl's, we are being challenged to use our favorite holiday colors.  I am fanatical over the color I call "Grinch Green".  Might explain why my YG03 is always dry, LOL.

I printed the Sassy Cheryl's image of "Secret Santa Gift" onto X-Press It cardstock.  I colored the image with Copic markers.  I framed the image with red cardstock, and placed on a larger square panel of patterned paper from Jillibean Soup. 

The sentiment is from Whipper Snapper.  It seemed quite a perfect pairing with this image.  I added a sheer red bow to make the card a bit more festive.

Sure hope you'll join us over on the Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog.  Free digital images will be won by one lucky participant, so come on...show us your colors.

Thank you so much for visiting my blog today!

Monday, November 11, 2013

Christmas Kiss


I had such a good time coloring this one.  I kept it CAS so the image was the focus.  Didn't feel it needed much of anything.

The image is called "Christmas Kiss" from Penny Black.  I stamped it with Memento Tuxedo Black onto X-Press It cardstock.  I colored the image with Copic markers.  

A red piece of cardstock is along the edge of the card, with part of the slipper "out-of-the-box". 

Thanks so much visiting my blog today! 

Sunday, November 10, 2013

Christmas Candy Jars


I had so much fun coloring this image earlier in year, I thought it might be fun to color the image with red Christmas candy.

I stamped the Impression Obsession image of "Candy Jars" with Memento Tuxedo Black dye onto Ice Gold Curious Metallic cardstock.  I colored the image with Copic markers, and used a white colored pencil and some diluted white acrylic paint for the highlights.

Simple in design, I mounted the image panel onto a piece of patterned paper from The Paper Studio.  I added a sheer white ribbon, a button and Baker's Twine for embellishments. 

The sentiment is from Impression Obsession's "Fancy Ornaments" set.

I am entering this card for the current challenge on the Impression Obsession blog, "Holiday Cards, Tags and Gifts".

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today!  For some reason, I'm now craving peppermint, LOL!


Saturday, November 9, 2013

Happy Hogidays


I'm still here! What a week! I'm thinking you wouldn't believe the details if I told you, so I'll just say I'm declaring today a day for staying in my PJs and stamping all day long, LOL!

I wanted to share with you a Christmas card today.  I made it using a new image and sentiment from DRS Designs (1047G & 1038B...too new for the website but they can still be ordered).  I stamped the adorable Santa Leonard Pig with Memento Tuxedo Black dye onto X-Press It cardstock.  I colored the image with Copic markers.  The sentiment "Happy Hogidays" (LOL!) was also stamped using Memento Tuxedo Black.

I cut the image panel with a Nestabilities die and paper pierced around the panel.  The red cardstock panel was dry embossed and randomly stamped DRS Designs "Splatter Background" with Adirondack Snow Cap pigment ink.

A sheer white ribbon completes the details on this card.

Thanks for visiting my blog today and sticking with me!  Have a great weekend!

Thursday, October 31, 2013

Halloween Accessories


Happy Halloween!

One of my favorite things about Halloween are the colors.  I guess this card tries to capture the fun of Halloween colors. 

All stamps are from DRS Designs (right now the website is down, so I am sorry I can't provide links directly to the stamps used).  I can share with you that I stamped the main image with Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto white cardstock.  I colored the image with various colored pencils and used Pan Pastels for the bright orange background.  I added some reddish-orange dots with a Tombow marker.  I framed the image with black cardstock.

The chevron background was stamped using Whispers Savoy Green.  I paper pierced around this panel and faux stitched with a colored pencil.  I added a bow, and the sentiment which is also from DRS Designs.

Hope you have all of your Halloween accessories ready, from candy to costumes.  Enjoy this fun day and thank you for visiting my blog.

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Fall Pumpkin



This week on the Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog we are "Giving Thanks".  You be thankful if you play along because a lucky participant will receive two free digital images from the Sassy Cheryl's store

I printed the Sassy Cheryl's digital image of "Sally's Fall Pumpkin" onto X-Press It cardstock.  I colored it with Copic markers, and then used the out-of-the-box technique on a partial part of Sally's head.

I placed the image panel onto a panel of kraft cardstock that was stamped with "Argyle Background" from DRS Designs with Adirondack Latte dye.  The sentiment is from a small $1 stamp.

An orange button and some hemp put the finishing touches on this card.

Thank you so much for visiting my blog today!  I am grateful you stopped by!

Thursday, October 24, 2013

Stained Glass Pumpkin


The challenge on the DRS Designs Blog this week is "Pumpkins A Plenty".  'Tis the season!

I actually completed part of my card at work, LOL.  I used an Ellison die cut machine to cut a piece of X-Press It cardstock and a piece of acetate with a pumpkin die.  Then, at home, I stamped the DRS Designs "Large Stained Glass" onto the cut pumpkin with Memento Tuxedo Black.  I then colored the mosaic pieces (RELAXING!) with Copic markers. 

I added some Copic oranges also to the piece of acetate and merged it together with the paper via glue.  I tied some hemp onto the stem.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today!




Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Frankenstein


I just love to make Halloween cards!  I just love the colors of the frightfully delightful season.

This week on the Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog, I am hosting a challenge called "Get Your Spook On"...just in case you need an excuse to make a fun Halloween card.  Two free digis from Sassy Cheryl's are up for grabs too, so come on..."Get Your Spook On".

For my card, I stamped the Frankenstein Lulu from Kraftin' Kimmie's "Halloween Lulu" set with Memento Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White Classic Crest cardstock.  I colored the image with Copic markers and cut with my detailed scissors.

Using a Nestabilities oval die, I cut an oval and sponged Adirondack Lemonade and Adirondack Willow dye inks.  I framed with a black cardstock oval, also cut with a Nestabilities die.

On a scrap of lavender patterned paper (sorry, source unknown), I stamped Rubbernecker's "Sleepy Hollow Tree"  with Versafine Onyx Black.  I sponged some Whispers Lilac dye along the top of the scene.  Then, I assembled the card.  The sentiment is also from the Kraftin' Kimmie's "Halloween Lulu" set.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today!


Saturday, October 19, 2013

Sunflower Pumpkin Patch


Today, I am sharing a card I made with the DRS Designs image of "Sunflower Pumpkin Patch".  I stamped the image with Memento Desert Sand dye ink onto X-Press It cardstock.  I colored the image with Copic markers.  I sponged some Memento Desert Sand dye ink around the image as well.  I stamped "Count Your Blessings Greeting" from DRS Designs with Versafine Vintage Sepia directly onto the image.

I rounded two of the corners with a corner punch, and the image panel onto a panel of dark kraft cardstock.  This larger panel was stamped with the DRS Designs "Woven Plaid" using Memento Desert Sand dye.

I tied some hemp and adhered a button for the finishing touches of this card.

Thank you so much for visiting my blog today!  

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Autumn Bear


The new challenge at Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog is posted.  This week the challenge is to use punches and/or dies in your creation. 

For my card, I printed the Sassy Cheryl's digital image of "Autumn Bear" from the collection "A Bear For All Seasons" onto  X-Press It cardstock.  I colored the image with Copic markers.  With a punch that rounds corners, I rounded the bottom two corners of the image panel.

Using a MFT die-namics die, I cut a scrap of patterned paper from Jillibean Soup and adhered to the upper left corner.  I added a brown button and hemp.  The sentiment is a portion of a DRS Designs sentiment "Happy Fall Y'All Greeting" and was inked with a Memento Tuxedo Black marker.

Sure hope you join us for all of the fun!  You could win free digital images from the Sassy Cheryl's store!

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today!




Monday, October 14, 2013

Joyful Noise


I just had to have this image...some images are like that.

I stamped the Penny Black image of "Joyful Noise" onto X-Press It cardstock with Memento Tuxedo Black ink.  I colored the image (FUN!) with Copic markers.

I added some Polar White Flower Soft for the snow on the ground.

The sentiment is from Whipper Snapper.  I rounded the corners with a punch.

CAS for sure, but I like the way the image is the focal point.  No need for distractions on this one.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today!  Have a joyful week!

Sunday, October 13, 2013

Sweet Halloween


I love making Halloween cards, though I don't think I have actually sent a Halloween card ever.  Hmm.

This card was made using the trio cupcake image from Impression Obsession's "Inner Witch" set.  I stamped the image onto X-Press It cardstock with Memento Tuxedo Black dye.  I colored the image with Copic markers.

I framed the image with black cardstock and placed on a panel of kraft.  The sentiment is also from Impression Obsession.  It is from the set "An Apple A Day" and was stamped with Versafine Onyx Black. A ribbon was added as the final touch for this card.

I made this card for the current Impression Obsession challenge "Colors of Fall".  I was so thrilled to win the last challenge that I must say, I'm hooked! 


Saturday, October 12, 2013

Happy Fall Y'all


Happy Weekend!  I hope you have something fun planned on this gorgeous fall Saturday.  I have a card to share with you...

I made this card by stamping the DRS Designs image of "Jumping into Autumn" with Memento Tuxedo Black onto X-Press It cardstock.  I colored the image with Copic markers.  I added a hint of crystal Stickles to the leaves to make them sparkle.

The DRS Designs sentiment is "Happy Fall Y'All Greeting" and was stamped with Versafine Onyx Black.

I framed the scene with black cardstock.  The larger panel is a piece of light rust cardstock, with the DRS Designs "Woven Plaid"  using Adirondack Butterscotch dye ink.

Jump into the weekend!  It's finally here!

Thursday, October 10, 2013

Inspired by Autumn

It's Thursday!  Time for another challenge on the DRS Designs Blog.  This week the challenge is "Inspired by Autumn".  How easy is that with all of the beautiful fall colors and wonderful autumn images and sentiments available from DRS Designs?!

For my card today, I stamped DRS Designs "Medium Silhouette Leaf"  onto watercolor paper with Kaleideacolor Autumn Leaves dye ink.  I used my waterbrush to move the color around on the leaf.  Then I cut the image with my detailed scissors.

I applied Versamark watermark to the leaf and sprinkled UTEE (Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel) over the leaf.  Using my heat gun, I melted this powder which left a clear shiny finish. I added a button and some hemp.

On a piece of kraft cardstock, I stamped the DRS Designs "Changing Leaves Thanksgiving Greeting"  with Versafine Onyx Black.

Additional layers on the card, include a darker piece of kraft cardstock, and kraft cardstock stamped with DRS Designs "Wooven Plaid" using Distress Ink Old Paper.  I paper pierced and faux stitched with a colored pencil.

Sure hope you are enjoying the fall leaves.  I love the colors this time of year.  I'm leaf obsessed!

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Warm Winter Cocoa

Ho ho ho! Are you ready for the winter holidays? If not, you will be soon! That's right...it's time for
Sassy Cheryl's WINTER HOLIDAYS Digi Release and
BLOG HOP!!


Today's Blog Hop Order:
Judy
Dawn
Angie
Joann (Sassy Raggedy)
Ann
Jasmina
Cathy
Kecia
Jackie
Nela
Linda
Pat

If you've arrived here from Cathy then you are definitely in the right place!! Allow me to introduce . . .

"Warm Winter Cocoa ~ Maddie". . .

Stamps: Sassy Cheryl's, My Favorite Things, Stamps by Judith
Paper:  X-Press It, patterned paper from Basic Gray, kraft, black cardstock
Ink: Versafine Black Onyx, Distress Ink Old Paper
Accessories: Copic markers


Today's six brand new, never been seen, Sassy Cheryl "Winter" Blog Hop digi images are available HERE at Sassy Cheryl's Online Store!

* * * PRIZES * * *  

Be sure you leave comments along the way...AND on Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog HERE at the end of the hop...because several lucky blog hoppers (selected at random from the comments) will receive some fabulous Sassy Cheryl prizes!

Now . . . your next stop along the way is Jackie.
Thanks so much for "hopping" by! Have fun with the rest of today's Winter Holidays Blog Hop . . . and, of course, have fun shopping at Sassy Cheryl's!! 

Saturday, October 5, 2013

Golden Autumn Leaf




















For my card today, I stamped DRS Designs "Medium Silhouette Leaf"  onto watercolor paper with Adirondack Sunshine Yellow dye ink.  I picked up some dark orange ink from a Tombow marker and used my waterbrush to move the color around on the leaf.  Then I cut the image with my detailed scissors.

I applied Versamark watermark to the leaf and sprinkled UTEE (Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel) over the leaf.  Using my heat gun, I melted this powder which left a clear shiny finish.  I traced around the leaf with a Krylon gold leafing pen.

On a piece of white cardstock, I stamped the DRS Designs "Changing Leaves Thanksgiving Greeting"  with Distress Ink Wild Honey.  I used a corner punch on two of the corners, and framed it with black cardstock.

The larger card panel is kraft cardstock.  Three black brads complete this CAS card.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today!  Have a wonderful weekend!

Thursday, October 3, 2013

Moonlit Halloween
























This week on the DRS Designs Blog, we are being challenged to incorporate a moon onto our creation.   Hope you'll join us for all of the fun. 

I stamped the DRS Designs image of "Silhouette Haunted House" with Versafine Onyx Black onto a beige cardstock.  I wanted to highlight the moon, so I colored it with colored pencils.  Some light sponging around the card panel was done with Marvy gray dye. 

The sentiment is also from DRS Designs and is called "Tiny Happy Halloween".  It was stamped with Versafine Onyx Black as well.

The mummy (new from DRS Designs) was stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto white cardstock.  I cut around the mummy with my detailed scissors and added him the the spooky scene with pop-dots.  

I framed the scene with black, white and dak purple cardstock.  I stamped the DRS Designs "Polka Dot Background" with Versafine Onyx Black.

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today!

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Totally Witchin'




































 "Anything Goes" this week on the Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog so you have no excuse not to join us.  The winner will get to select two free digital images from Sassy Cheryl

I love to make Halloween cards, so I went in that direction.  I printed the Sassy Cheryl digital image of "The Good Little Witch" onto X-Press It cardstock.  I colored the image with Copic markers.

Along the sides, I framed the image panel with black cardstock.  I placed onto a larger panel of patterned paper from K&Company.  I added a sheer black bow, black button and some Baker's Twine.

The sentiment, stamped with Versafine Onyx Black, is from My Favorite Things.

As always, thank you for visiting my blog.  It's October, so I'm guessing I will sneak in a couple more Halloween cards.  They are so fun!

Next week, make sure to join us for an exciting blog hop!  Sassy Cheryl is releasing some adorable images!  You won't want to miss it!

Saturday, September 28, 2013

Leaves


































If you look closely, you can definitely see hints of yellows and oranges in the leaves.  Fall is here and Mother Nature will be putting on quite an art show in the coming weeks.

For my card, I stamped DRS Designs "Medium Silhouette Leaf"  onto watercolor paper with Distress Ink Wild Honey.  I used my waterbrush to move the color around on the image.  Then I cut the image with my detailed scissors. 

I applied Versamark watermark to the leaf and sprinkled UTEE (Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel) over the leaf.  Using my heat gun, I melted this powder which left a clear shiny finish.

On a piece of white cardstock, I stamped the DRS Designs "Changing Leaves Thanksgiving Greeting"  with Versafine Onyx Black.   I sponged some SeaShells Peach Bellini onto the cardstock and adhered the leaf.  The white panel was framed with black cardstock.  The large card panel is a piece of kraft.

Thank you so much for visiting my blog today!  Have a wonderful weekend.

Thursday, September 26, 2013

Halloween Brew



































It's Thursday!  Time for a new challenge on the DRS Designs Blog.  This week the challenge is "So Spooky, It's Scary".   So many great Halloween stamps from DRS Designs to choose from...makes this challenge easy!

I stamped the DRS Designs image of "Witchy Frog Brew" with Memento Tuxedo Black dye.  I colored the image with Copic markers and cut around it with detailed scissors. 

On a piece of white cardstock cut with a Nestabilities die, I stamped the DRS Designs "Witches' Brew Halloween Greeting" with Versafine Onyx Black.  I used a black marker to do a little dotting around the panel.

On a large panel of shiny silver cardstock from Marco's, I randomly stamped DRS Designs "Easy Dot Background" with Marvy gray dye.  I paper pierced and faux-stitched around this panel.  I framed the panel with black and bright orange cardstock.  I arranged the elements onto the card, added some sheer dotted ribbon and three crystal beads. 

Thanks so much for visiting my blog today!  Hope you can join in the challenge...there's always a prize involved, so get stamping today!


Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Study Buddies




















This week I am hostessing the challenge on the Sassy Cheryl's Challenge Blog.  I chose the theme of "School Days".  I hope you play along because one lucky participant will get two free Sassy Cheryl's images.

I chose this theme because I have been waiting way to long to color this image.  It is called "Study Buddies" and is from the Sassy Cheryl's set "Study Buddies and Lettering".  I printed the image onto X-Press It cardstock.  I colored it with Copic markers.

I framed the image panel with black cardstock.  The larger card panel is patterned paper from Little Yellow Bicycle.  It too is framed with black cardstock.

A black button was added, along with Buckeye Blend Twine from a jillian vance design. 

Am I allowed to say I love this card?  I think the talented Sassy Cheryl made this image with me in mind...I am a reading teacher and I love football, hence the jersey.  Coloring this was long overdue, but well worth the wait.

Thank you so much for visiting my blog today!


Sunday, September 22, 2013

Inner Witch


































Isn't this a hoot??!!

I was playing around with the "Inner Witch" set from Impression Obsession...I stamped the witch image with Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto X-Press It cardstock.  I colored the image with Copic markers.  I framed the image panel with black cardstock.

The larger card panel is made from patterned paper from K&Company.  I lightly sponged the edges with Distress Ink Peeled Paint dye.  This panel was also framed with black cardstock.

Three crystal beads were placed onto the card as added bubbles, and some Baker's Twine was tied at the top of the card.  The sentiment is also from Impression Obsessions Inner Witch set.

I made this card for the current challenge on the Impression Obsession Blog, "Things That Fly".

Thanks for visiting my blog today.  Go ahead, embrace your inner witch.

Saturday, September 21, 2013

Happy Fall!



































Tomorrow marks the first day of fall, so I thought a card to commemorate the fall equinox would be appropriate for today's post.

I stamped the DRS Designs image of "Apple Trio" to X-Press It cardstock.  I just loved coloring this image with my Copic markers.  So fun!

Then, I stamped a portion of the DRS Designs "Happy Fall Y'All Greeting" with Versafine Onyx Black.  I used a corner rounder punch to round the bottom corners.  Added some black and white gingham ribbon and framed the card panel with black cardstock.

A very simple card, I know.  But sometimes I like going CAS to truly showcase a beautiful image.  This is the case with these scrumptious apples.

So, to all of you....a very Happy Fall!

Friday, September 20, 2013

Miracle on Ice
























Welcome to "Hambo's Time Machine" sponsored by Hambo Stamps! Today Hambo friends and the Bacon Bits Design Team are bringing you fun creations that depict something cool from the 1980's! It might be our favorite book, something in the news then, a fashion fad, a song, or something that really stuck out to us in looking back. If you arrived here from the talented Lyn's blog you are in the right place! If not, you might want to start back at the beginning at the Hambo blog to make sure you are eligible for the hopper prize!

A prize will be awarded to one participant whose time machine creation tickles the Bacon Bits’ fancy in a hammin’ jammin’ way!  Another prize will be awarded randomly to a hopper who comments on all of the blogs along the way. The winners will be announced on the Hambo company blog, Talk to the Ham, on Wednesday, September 25, as well as at the Hambo Hoedown challenge blog. (We love comments anytime, but the deadline for prize entry comments is Sunday, September 22 at 5 PM CST. Don't miss it!)


Though I was only 10, one of my earliest memories of the 80s was when the USA Olympic Hockey Team beat the Soviet Union.  It was quite the upset, fondly referred to as "Miracle on Ice".  Take a look:



For my card, I decided to depict this epic sporting event.  If I remember correctly Jim Craig, the goalie, was quite cute back in the day, LOL.  Anyway, I printed the Hambo digital image of "Wee Henry Hockey"  onto X-Press It cardstock.  I colored the image of with Copic markers and cut with my detailed scissors.

Using a Cuttlebug alphabet die set, I cut the letters U S A from patterned paper from the Paper Studio.  The star and the photo are printed from the internet.  The larger card panel is from Jillibean Soup.  It is framed with black and red cardstock.  I pop-dotted the hockey player.

Next on this 80's train....the talented Deborah!


Here's the hop order.  Go relive the 80s.  I sure wish I could in real life, LOL.
Kendra http://kendrawietstock.blogspot.com/
Judy http://jarfullofjoy.blogspot.com/


Thanks so much for visiting my blog today!  USA! USA! 

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