Day 14

Since today is the 4th of July, I thought I would do a card to celebrate.  This is probably one of the only stampless cards I have every made.  It is what you call a Clean and Simple (CAS) card.  Just patterned paper, one piece of cardstock and adhesive.  It took me all of 5 minutes to make.  But even though it was so simple, I like the way it turned out.  Thanks for stopping by today and have a very Happy 4th of July.

Day 13

Thanks for stopping by to check out another card for the 100 Day Challenge.  I am really having a good time with this one.  This card was super fun to make.  I did alot of fussy cutting for this one.  I think it turned out really cute.  It's hard to see the sentiment but it says, "Sent to you with Hogs & Kisses"  Cute, right?

Stamps: Recollections Farm Animals; Recollections Garden Gnome; GinaK Designs Labels of Love
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; DI Broken China, DI Weathered Wood; DI Vintage Photo, Stampin' Up Pumpkin Spice
Coloring Medium: Colored Pencils; OMS; ink
CS: Stampin' Up Whisper White; Recollections Olive
Adhesives: ATG; Pop dots

Day 12

Hi again!  I'm back with another card for Day 12 of the 100 day challenge over on SCS.  I have been doing really good keeping up with the one card a day.  I have actually had days where I get more than one done.

This card was so fun.  I love frogs so this was a great image for me.  I used Glossy Accents to "highlight" the raindrops and Athony's eyes.  There wasn't enough room on the front for a sentiment so it's on the inside and says, "If you want the rainbow, you have to deal with the rain."

Stamp: Anthony and Burt from Sunday International
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black
Coloring Medium: Spectrum Noir Pens, Sakura Glitter Pens
CS: Stampin' Up Whisper White; colored squares from my stash
Adhesives: ATG; Gluedots; Glossy Accents

Day 11

Howdy friends!  I did this card as part of a swap over on SCS.  I used three different embossing folders here too.  I added a little bird and a sentiment along with some bling.  You know you have to have bling. I really like the way this one came out.  It's springy but soft.


Stamp: GinaK Designs
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black; DI Vintage Photo
CS: Stampin' Up Whisper White; K & Co Floral and Fauna collection; kraft from my stash
Embossing Folders: Swiss Dot; Branches and Leaves; Floral Border--Cuttlebug
Embellishments: Bird-K&Co; rhinestones- Queen and Co
Adhesives: ATG; pop dots

Day 10

Welcome back!  I have another card for the 100in100 challenge over at SCS.  I have also been working on some challenges for The Outlawz.  So, I have been pretty busy.

This card was made for a swap over on SCS.  I used three different Cuttlebug folders and the Stamp Die.  I used pop dots to set off the sentiment. 

Thanks for stopping by today!  God bless you.

Stamp:  my stash
Ink: Archival Jet Black
CS: Stampin' Up Whisper White; Greens from my stash; Shimmers from DCWC
Embossing Folders: Allegro; Swiss Dot; Birthday--Cuttlebug
Die: Stamp-Cuttlebug
Adhesives: ATG; Pop dots



Day 9

Yep, I did it again.  2 posts in one day.  I'm on the ball.  Welcome to Day 9 of the 100 Day Challenge over on SCS.  Yes, I am still behind.  I should be on Day 11.  I have the cards done, just haven't had a chance to post them.  Hopefully I can ge them up tonight or tomorrow.

My card for today is a triple duty card.  It's Day 9 for the card challenge, the CAS challenge, and the Ways to Use It challenge.  All of the challenge can be found HERE on SCS.  I figured I would knock out three of the challenges at one time.  If I would have thought it out a little more, I would have done seperate cards, then I would have been ahead of the 100 Days Challenge.  Such is life..

The stamp I used is from GINAK.  I love her stamps.  It's from the Journey set.  I colored it in with Spectrum Noir Pens.  The DP is from my stash as is the ribbon.  The CS is GP White.

Thanks for stopping by today and please leave a comment.  I love reading them and hearing feedback from ya'll.  Have a blessed day!



Day 8

Howdy friends!  Thanks for stopping by today to see my project.  I am so excited to be showcasing a new stamp from over at Queen Kat Designs.  Vikki has some wonderful new releases coming up so you should hop right over and check them out.  This little guy is called Elf Portrait and was designed by Trish Shufelt.   I am not sure how well you can see the expression on his little face but it sure is one of mischief.  I know he's up to something ;).  I colored him with Sakura Glitter pens because Christmas is all about sparkle and glitz right?  I used Spellbinders Nestabilities Dies to cut out the layers.  So, thanks for stopping by today and checking out my new project.  Hope you all have a blessed day!

Stamp:  Elf Portrait-QKD
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Sakura Glitter Pens
Dies: Spellbinders Nestabilities
DP: my stash
CS: Stampin' Up
Ribbon: my stash



Day 7

Hello again..Thanks for stopping by to take a gander at my latest creation.  I did this card for two different challenges.  The sketch challenge over at SCS and the Creative Freebie Challenge over at The Outlawz   You guys should check them out.  There is all kinds of cool things going on.  The deal is, you get two free digital images to start and you have two weeks to get at least one project done using at least one of the images.  I haven't used digital stamps and I have to tell ya, I think I like 'em.   Much cheaper than rubber or clear.  I don't think I will ever go completely digital though.  I like getting inky  and the feel and smell of the stamps, inks and papers.  Just a little quirk. 

So, without further ado....my first entry into the Creative Freebie Challenge.

Ain't she purty??  I used paper from my stash and colored the image with colored pencils and odorless mineral spirits.  I added a tiny rhinestone in the middle of the bodice.  She even has her fingernails painted and lipstick on.  The hand fan at the top is a button from my stash.  I just snipped off the shank and added pop dots.

Thanks for looking :)

Kierstynne's Card

Hey there folks!  Ok, so this post 4 on the same day...I'm on a roll.  This isn't a card for my 100 day challenge.  I wanted to show ya'll how well my daughter does making cards on her own.  She loves to use my stuff to make cards.  She is very crafty and I think she gets it from her mama..lol  She made this card for her Sunday School teacher for her birthday.  I stamped the image for her so it would be a good impression for her to color.  She used colored pencils to color it in.  Then, so sweetly, she asked if she could use a rhinestone to make the dittle on the  i.  I couldn't resist letting her have one.  So, I hope you guys like it.  It's kinda hard to see where the background of the picture stops and the card begins because it's a plain white card.  It's regular size with the image right in the middle. 

Thanks for stopping by and please leave some comments and let Kierstynne know what you think of her work.  She would love it!



Day 6

Hello there.  Can you believe it??  Three post in one day!  That's some kind of record for me.  This is Day 6 for the 100 day challenge.  It's a Love card for the challenge Make Your Momma Proud swap over on SCS.  I used a technique from GinaK and Stamp TV to do the mat for the focal image.  I used gold embossing powder around all the edges to simulate gold paper.  I like the way it came out.  Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you all have a blessed day!



Stamps:  Stampin' Up

Ink:  TCP Gold; TCP Red; Memento Tuxedo Black

Embossing Powder:  Gold

DP & CS:  my stash

Day 5

Hello again.  Here is Day 5's card for the challenge.  It is for a swap entitled, Make Your Momma Proud: Anything Goes over on SCS.  All of the DP and CS is from my stash.  I am using up my scraps and stash, but it really doesn't seem to be getting any smaller..:)  The stamp set is from Stampin' Up.  I colored in the images with Sakura Glitter Pens.  Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you will start following my blog.  I would love to have more friends who check in.  Have a great day!

Stamps: Stampin' Up

CS & DP:  my stash

Inks:  Memento Tuxedo Black

Markers:  Sakura Glitter Pens

Ribbon:  my stash

Day 4

Howdy friends!  I am so behind in my blogging.  I don't know how you ladies can keep up everyday..whew..But, I am trying to catch up. 

This is Day 4 of the 100 days challenge.  It is a birthday card for my BFF's daughter who is turning 7.  I think it turned out pretty cute.  I added some Glossy Accents to the balloons and added clear sead beads.  I colored it in with my BIC markers and cut out the focal image (Stampendous' Changito) with Spellbinders.  The DP and CS are from my stash that I am trying very hard to use up. 

Thanks for stopping by today.  Hope you enjoy the card.



Stamp: Stampendous Changito

Markers:  BIC

Dies:  Classic Circles, Classic Scallop Circles

Embellishments: Balloon Brads; Sead Beads

Adhesive: ATG; Glossy Accents; Pop Dots

CS & DP:  my stash

Hope Card (Day 3)

Howdy folks!  I have another card with the beautiful Hope stamp by Renee LaVoie.  I have really enjoyed Renee's stamp.  My 8 year old has even enjoyed this mermaid stamp too.  I stamped the image for Kierstynne and she colored it in and made a card for her grandma in Virginia.    So Hope is getting alot of use around here.

For this card, I stamped Hope in Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored her with colored pencils and odorless mineral spirits.  I wanted to do something different with this one, so I used Glossy Accents on her bra and tail.  I don't know if you can see it in the picture, but it's shiny like fish scales.  I used Spellbinders to cut her out.  I left the die on the image and used Broken China Distress Ink and inked around the edges.  The DP is from my stash and the cardbase is Crumb Cake by Stampin' Up.  I added some rhinestones, cause you just gotta have bling.

All in all, I think she turned out pretty cool.  Stay tuned for stamped images for the July Release over at Queen Kat Designs .



100 Day Challenge Day 2

Howdy all.  I am a little behind in my posting.  I finally had a chance to sit down and update my blog for Day 2 of the 100 Cards in 100 Days challenge.  This card was made for a challenge over on SCS for Teapot Tuesdays.  I used a Studio G stamp for the background paper and stamped it with Adirondak Cranberry ink.  I then cut the paper  in half, but offset it a little.  I rounded the inside corners.  The cardbase is GinaK Wine with Everything and I used a bit of the same paper to make the border strip which I punched with a Fiskar's Scallop.  The butterfly is GinaK Electic Summer and I used a Sakura Glitter Pen to color in the stripes.  The little greeting is from my stash.  Thanks for looking and keeping up with my 100 days.  Comments are always welcome and I love to read them!



Mud Pies #2

Howdy!  Today, I have another cute card using the Carla Morrow stamp, Mud Pies. (HERE)   She is just so dang cute I can't get enough of her.  I changed her up a bit this time though.  Instead of making a baby card, I used her to make a birthday card.   I stamped my little cutie with Memento Tuxedo  Black ink and colored her in using Spectrum Noir pens.  I tried to highlight the fairy this time, but I am not sure how she is going to come out in the picture.  I then fussy cut her out and used pop dots to lift her off the card front.  The greetings are a couple of stamps I had in my collection and thought the cutie pie stamp went rather nicely with Mud Pie.   The greetings are stamped on GP White cardstock.  The cardstock panels are from my scrapstash and are olive and turquoise.  The strip of patterned paper at the bottom is from K&CO and I used my Fiskar's Scallopped Border punch on it.  I think it turned out just a Sweet as Pie...lol.

Why don't you head on over to  Queen Kat Designs  and check out all of the wonderful stamps she has in her store.  There is a little something for everyone.  Stay tuned next Saturday for another card using Hope the Mermaid.  (click here for Hope)  Thanks for checking out my blog.  I would love to hear what you think of my projects so feel free to leave a comment.  I would love it!