Bon-Bon's Delights

A Pepa Pig Birthday

2012-02-08T06:56:00.000-05:00

One of my granddaughters is in love with England's Pepa Pig program. Pepa is on Nickelodian but images of Pepa is not available in the US. A friend looked on line and found a coloring page of Pepa Pig and Daddy Pig. It is a simple card but it was very loved!! I colored the images with Copics and Creative Inspiration Paints. The border is Queen Anne's Lace from Cheery Lynn. The DP is from DCWV. The ribbon was colored with Copics and the gems are from my stash. The corner punch is a favorite that has been with me for awhile!! The finished size is 5"x7"

Sweet Stamps New DT Members and Pick 6

2012-02-07T05:00:00.000-05:00

Today instead of a challenge Senior DT Members are showcasing the Favorite 6 items for Sweet Stamps. We are also introducing New Design Team Members!!!

There is not a challenge this week, but we will pick two random winners for $10 (each) of SweetStamps rubber stamps from those who post a comment on the challenge blog. Upcoming challenges are listed above and will resume next week

It was difficult to choose six favorites I use with my Sweet Stamps posts. There are more than what is pictured here. I will share the reasons for these.

Queen's Gold Embossing Powder

I love to use this particular powder because it is a beautiful shade of gold and is so elegant. It embosses easily and adds elegance to a stamped image.

Tuxedo Black Momento Ink

This is usually my ink of choice because any coloring is always done with Copics another FAVORITE of mine. This Momento Ink is a very black and does not bleed when coloring with Copic Markers.

4-Split Perforating Tool

This tool is considered a Parchment Craft Tool. I love it!! It will cut your images out in detail without the maneuvering of scissors especially when you are left handed!! LOL!!! It is fabulous for the Sweet Stamps images that are so beautiful on Vellum.

Vellum

The perfect paper for so many of the Sweet Stamps. It is lovely for the beautiful frames!! That is the reason I always have on hand the 8.5"x11" size so I can stamp any size stamp!! It is lovely to color with the many colors of Shades Ink. Here is a link for Parchment Crafting done by our own Stacey Richardson.

Winter Tree

I had to include a favorite Sweet Stamp or two!!! I love Winter Tree because there is so much you can do with this tree for Christmas, a Winter card, a Winter Birthday or anything!!! It is versatile!!!

Elegant Roses

We have some gorgeous ROSES!!! I have many favorites because of my love for Roses!!!! These are perfect for any occasion. They color beautifully with Copics too!!

Other Favorites:

Cheery Lynn Dies

I love to use any the Cheery Lynn Dies. They are fabulous in designs and to die cut!! They add the perfect beauty to the beautiful Sweet Stamps.

Viva Decor Pearl Pens

Love pearls and more pearls!!!! You are always in need of a certain color and certain size!! With the many colors available one can create the right one to accent that perfect card or scrapbook page!!!

There are other items I like. You need to check out the on line store and see what is there!! Try something new.

Don't forget the weekly challenges on the Sweet Stamps blog Stop in to say hello to our newest team members.

Next week Roses will be the challenge and if you use a Sweet Stamps rubber stamp you get two entries into the challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree.

Cheery Lynn Challenge 14 Red and White

2012-02-06T03:30:00.000-05:00

This is my first post as a Cheery Lynn Design Team Member!! I am so excited to be a part of this awesome company. Their dies are the tops in the business!! So now for this weeks challenge!

The challenge this week at Cheery Lynn Designs Blog is RED and WHITE!! Although you can use other colors, the main color needs to be red and white. It can be interpreted for any occasion! I chose Valentine's Day!! I am being traditional!! On to my card!

I designed a Gate Fold card and you can click here for directions. Thanks to Beate Johns. Here is a picture of the inside before I tell you what dies I used!!

Cheery Lynn's Heart Within My Heart is die cut from cardstock and used on the outside and inside. On the outside heart, I replaced some of the hearts with their white counterparts then accented the larger ones with a red heart! The center heart was embossed with the Stitcher RectangleCheery Lynn has the most beautiful dies to custom create roses!! Check them out!! I die cut Cuties 3 from Stardreams paper and placed the roses on the Fanciful Flourish. The DP is from Bo Bunny. This card is 4.50" x 6.25 in size. I hope you like my first post!!

Cheery Lynn Dies Used:

Heart Within My Heart

Stitcher Rectangle

Cuties 3

Fanciful Flourish

Be sure to check out the challenge for a chance to win a $20 coupon for shopping at the Cheery Lynn website.

Sweet Stamps #52 Shaped Card

2012-01-31T03:30:00.000-05:00

Today is our fifty-second challenge on the Sweet Stamps blog:

SHAPED

Not rectangle or square

Anyone can enter, but if you use a Sweet Stamps rubber stamp you get two entries into the challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree!!

A Heart Tent Topper is my take on this challenge!!

My heart was die cut from the background heart of Cheery Lynn's Heartland America Lg Die. I flipped the die over to hand cut the white heart layer. Using White Dye Ink, Heart with Bow was stamped onto Vellum and heat embossed with White Fine Detail . I love Sweet Stamps 4-Split Perforating Tool for detail cutting and it was used on the vellum heart. The embossing plates used are Dotted Swiss, and Hearts & Rose Leaves. Core'dinations is the cardstock used. Making roses is such a breeze with Cheery Lynn's Cuties and Roses. For the large red rose I die cut Large Rose and Miniature Roses . I used 4 large roses and 4 smalls to make this dimensional rose. The smaller bi-color roses were die cut from Cuties 3. The roses were die cut from Stardreams Paper. One of the Tropcial Leaves created the base for the beautiful roses. Pearls and ribbon are from my stash.

Challenges:

Cheery Lynn Designs Challenge - Sweetheart

Have A Nice Daisy

2012-01-25T17:01:00.001-05:00

This card is for two main challenges Cheery Lynn and Just Magnolia and hAnglar sTanglar.

Cheery Lynn Designs Blog is having their 12th challenge and it is

DRY EMBOSSING

Just Magnolia their 140th challenge is to use a

WINDOW/DOOR

I embossed Cheery Lynn's Fanciful Flowers having inked the plate before running it through my machine. My window was created with The Emperor's Swan and Lattice 2. There is acetate for the window to see my outside scene from the 'house'. Stardreams was used for the oval and lattice. The greeting is unknown.

This is a close up of the window:

I was real pleased with the look of looking from a house to the outside where you find a beautiful Tilda from Magnolia. Here is the inside of the card:

Sitting Summer Tilda is stamped on White Cryogen as well as the Magnolia background. All coloring is done with Copics and Spicas. I decided it needed a little more depth so I die cut another Cheery Lynn die, Grass Border. The smallest die of Inverted Scalloped Circle created the sun and I distressed the edges. I stippled the sky and grass with dye inks to complete the look. Thanks to a special friend for suggesting this. The little dragon fly was from my stash. The finished size is 6" square card.

Copics Used:

Skin E000, E00, E02, R20

Hair YR21, YR24

Clothes Y02, YR18, B91, B93, B95

Fence E55, E57

Grass G20, G21, G28

A Snowy Valentine

2012-01-24T17:20:00.001-05:00

At Magnolia-licous Highlites, you are asked to create a Valentine using a Magnolia Stamp. I chose Snowy Tilda because Valentine's Day in Michigan will most likely have snow!!!

Today is a cloudy day so I chose my feel good color - PINK!!!! The snowflake background was embossed with Cheery Lynn's Snowflake Flurries on Core'dinations cardstock. I die cut a French Flair Doily Stacker for Tilda and her Snowman to stand on. Tilda is colored with Copics and there is Snow Fluff on her and the Snowman's fur trim. For the snow I used Marvy's Snow Marker. Snowflake 6 and hearts from my stash finish off the card. The size of the card is 5" x 7".

Copics Used:
Tilda:
Skin E000, E00, E02, R20
Hair E11, E17
Clothes RV81, RV83, RV85
B91, B93, B95 E74
Broom Y26, E17, E43
Snowman and Snow
B000, B00

Challenge:
Magnolia-licous Highlites - Valentine

Sweet Stamps #51 Love

2012-01-24T03:30:00.000-05:00

Today is our fifty-first challenge on the Sweet Stamps blog:

LOVE!!

Anyone can enter, but if you use a Sweet Stamps rubber stamp you get two entries into the challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree!!

Dancing, hearts, roses and LOVE!!! The couple is Dancing Couple stamped with Tuxedo Black Momento Ink and colored with Copics. Heart Corner Frame was stamped with Distress Clear Embossing Ink and embossed with Medieval Metals. The corner hearts were colored with Creative Inspirations Paint. Using 4-Split Perforating Tool I cut the frame out. The sentiment is You are loved. Cheery Lynn's Cuties 3 created the roses and Small Leaves 2 are both from Stardreams. The roses are two tone to pick up the colors. The DP is from SEI. The finished size of the card is 5"x7".

Copics Used:

E0000, E000, E00

E21, E25, E50

R20, RV95,

C00, C1, C03

Be sure to visit Sweet Stamps blog and see what the rest of the team has created for you. And please join in on the fun!!!

Challenges:
Crafty Boots Challenges - Love Me Tender
Paper Creations - Love

Cheery Lynn Challenge 11 Snowflakes!

2012-01-22T11:10:00.001-05:00

This week's challenge on the Cheery Lynn Designs blog is:

SNOWFLAKES!!!

Join this week's challenge for a chance to win some of Cheery Lynn's wonderful dies!! Cheery Lynn has some fabulous snowflakes! Hurry today is the last day to enter!

This challenge fits the weather in Michigan. To my dismay we have snow!!! There have been alot of snowflakes falling! My card features Cheery Lynn dies, cardstock and Stardreams only!! I began by embossing the beautiful Snowflakes Flurries onto Coredination cardstock and sanding the snowflakes. The Japanese Lace and Flourish Frame was cut from Stardreams and in the opening another snowflake embossed panel. Snowflakes 6 is the focal point of the card mounted on cardstock and Stardreams. A rose die cut from Cuties 3 creates the center of the snowflake. The card was finished with gold pearls from my stash. The finished size is a 5"x7" card.

Hope you like my snowflake card. Be sure to check out the challenge for a chance to win a $20 coupon for shopping at the Cheery Lynn website.

Sweet Stamps #50 Red, Pink and White

2012-01-17T03:30:00.000-05:00

Today is our fiftieth challenge on the Sweet Stamps blog:

Red, Pink and White !!

Anyone can enter, but if you use a Sweet Stamps rubber stamp you get two entries into the challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree!!

Aren't these wonderful colors for Valentine cards!! I began my creation by embossing Hearts and Rose Leaves on the red layer. The main focus of the card is Cheery Lynn's Heartland America and stamping with a dye ink these Sweet Stamps, Be Mine, Happy Valentine's Day, and I Love You in the openings. Using Stardreams and Cuties 3 the roses were made and placed on top of the insides of the Heartland Die. The Fanciful Flourish was the final die used. Pearls from my stash were colored with Copics. The finished size is a 6" square card.

Be sure to visit Sweet Stamps blog and see what the rest of the team has created for you. And please join in on the fun!!!

Cheery Lynn Designs Challenge 10 Borders

2012-01-12T19:39:00.000-05:00

This week's challenge on the Cheery Lynn Designs blog is:

BORDERS, BEAUTIFUL BORDERS!!

Join this week's challenge for a chance to win some of Cheery Lynn's wonderful dies!!

I had so much fun making this card! The beautiful Tiffany Border is the one I chose for Borders. It serves as the outside edge of my card and it is doubled to delight! The image is pop dotted on the French Pastry Doily. The embossing was done with the Dotted Swiss Plate one Stardreams paper. Feeling creative, I also embossed the doily!! Cuties 2 and Cuties 3 created the beautiful roses with Dimensional Small Leaves 2. Here is a close up of the roses so you can see the bi-color in them.

Aren't they gorgeous!!! The DP is Paper Studio's Birthday Extravaganza and Stardreams. The pearls are from Kaiser Kraft. The finished size of the card is 5" x 7".

The sweet image is Fanny's Cuddle by Sarah Kay. This card will also be in the 7th Kids College Fund Challenge. She is stamped with Momento's Tuxedo Black Ink and colored with Copics.

Copics Used:

Skin: E000, E00, E02, R20

Hair: E31, E35, E39

Clothes:

V0000, V06, RV0000, Rv09

E44, E47

Puppy: E40, E41, E42, W5

Challenges:

7 Kids College Fund Challenge - Try Something New

Sweet Stamps #49 Hearts

2012-01-10T03:30:00.000-05:00

Today is our forty-ninth challenge on the Sweet Stamps blog:

HEARTS

Anyone can enter, but if you use a Sweet Stamps rubber stamp you get two entries into the challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree!!

Sweet Stamps Heart with a Bow was stamped with Shades Dutchess Rose embossing with Clear Embossing Powder on Parchment Vellum. I cut the heart out with 4-Split Perforating Tool. Greeting Be Mine was stamped with Distress Clear Embossing Ink and embossed with Queens Gold. The DP is Doodle Bugs Sweet Cakes collection. The ribbon is from the Twinery and flowers are from my stash. Viva Decor Pearl Pen Red created the flower centers. The finished size of the card is 4.25" x 5.50".

Be sure to visit Sweet Stamps blog and see what the rest of the team has created for you. And please join in on the fun!!!

Cheery Lynn Designs Challenge 9 Winter Blues

2012-01-06T13:35:00.000-05:00

This week's challenge on the Cheery Lynn Designs blog is:

WINTER BLUES

Join this week's challenge for a chance to win some of Cheery Lynn's wonderful dies!!

This darling snowman is from Imaginations. Let me tell you that he has been waiting to be used as it has been awhile!! He is stamped with Tuxedo Black Momento Ink on White Cryogen and colored with Copics. I die cut him using Cheery Lynn's Little Oval Stackers. I then die cut Polynesian Sails Oval to frame the snowman. These are the dies used to embellish the card: Snowflake 3, Lace Pine Snowflake, Snowflake Die, Pine Branches and Bird on a Branch 2. The greeting is from Hero Arts stamped with a pigment ink and embossed with black powder. The DP is Bo Bunny's Midnight Frost Collection. The gems are from my stashed and colored with Copics. The finished size is a 6" square.

Copics Used:
B00, B02, B93, B95
R01, E81, W3, W5
and Spicas

Be sure to check out the challenge for a chance to win a $20 coupon for shopping at the Cheery Lynn website.

Sweet Stamps #48 Winter

2012-01-03T05:16:00.003-05:00

Today is our forty-seventh challenge on the Sweet Stamps blog

WINTER(whatever it means to you)

Anyone can enter, but if you use a Sweet Stamps rubber stamp you get two entries into the challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree!!

Winter, whatever it means to you!! Well, winter in Michigan is cold and I am not a fan of it!! I do think snow is pretty to look at and snowmen are cute. So I focused on snowmen today. Using a Crafts Too folder, it was in the Sweet Stamps store, and Coredinations Vintage Collection paper, embosssed the cute trio. I sanded the finished image to show the beauty of the Coredinations paper. Sparkly Fluff gives the illusion of snow and Stickles glitter the stars. Snow Thanks is the greeting stamped with a pigment ink. The finished size is 4.25" x 5.50". Simple and cute!!!

Challenges:
My Crafty Spot Winter Wonderland

Sweet Stamps #47 Celebration

2011-12-27T03:30:00.000-05:00

Today is our forty-seventh challenge on the Sweet Stamps blog

CELEBRATION

Anyone can enter, but if you use a Sweet Stamps rubber stamp you get two entries into the challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree!!

Since the new year will be upon on us, what better card than to celebrate 2012. I stamped Bells with Bow in Distress Embossing Ink and embossing with Queens Gold Powder. I detailed cut the bells and paper pieced them with the metallic paper of the frame, Princess Garden Window Frame. Also die cut is Cheery Lynn's Fanciful Flourish. Creative Inspiration Paints were used on the bell and flourish.. The greeting is computer generated. The finished size is 5"x7".

Challenges:
Cheery Lynn

Cheery Lynn Challenge 7 Tis the Season

2011-12-25T15:21:00.000-05:00

This week the Challenge at Cheery Lynn Designs is

TIS THE SEASON!!

This week I spent time with my granddaughter, Kaitlyn. She was stamping a Christmas card for her family. I was playing with embossing powder with the stamp she was coloring. Kaitlyn came up with a challenge for Grandma. I had to create a card using the same stamp she was and the same layers. Kaitlyn had a rule though, Grandma couldn't create a fancy card like she usually does. So this is what I created that very special day:

This was the embossed image Kaitlyn chose for me to use. The image is from Great Impressions. It is stamped with a Versa Mark and embossed with Diamonds and Pearls Powder on black cardstock. Cheery Lynn's Card Maker Rectangle Stacker and Card Maker Rectangle Scallop Stacker. The large snowflake is Snowflake 6 and several snowflakes from Snowflakes. The snowflakes were cut from Stardreams paper and the DP is from Basic Grey. Gems are from stash. The finished size of the card is 4.25"x5.50".

Kaitlyn and I made a wonderful Christmas memory that we will treasure forever. I wish everyone a Merry Christmas.

Cheery Lynn Challenge 7 Tis the Season!

2011-12-25T14:55:00.000-05:00

This week the Challenge at Cheery Lynn Designs is

TIS THE SEASON

This post is from my granddaughter, Kaitlyn, who is 6 1/2 years old. She spent some time with her Grandma, me, and wanted to stamp a family Christmas card for her family. She followed a card she seen and we used Cheery Lynn dies. I decided it would be fun to enter her card into the Cheery Lynn's challenge. Here is her creation:

Kaitlyn stamped a Great Impressions Snowman and colored him with Tombo Markers. She is quite the artist and very particular in her designs. We cut the layers out with the following dies: Card maker Rectangle Stackers and Card Maker Rectangle Scalloped. For the border Kaitlyn chose Zig Zag RicRac. The snow flakes are stickers from my stash and the DP is Basic Grey. The greeting is stamped with Versa Mark and embossed with Queens Gold Embossing Powder. I introduced Kaitlyn to embossing and she loved it calling it magical!! She is very original and I have a picture of the inside of her card too:

Kaitlyn was making a card for her family at home so she drew them all even the kitty and dogs. She did more embossing with the inside greeting. Isn't this just the cutest. I have fun with my artistic granddaughter. Her card is 4.25"x5.50" in size.

Sweet Stamps #46 Recipe

2011-12-20T03:30:00.000-05:00

Today is our forty-sixth challenge on the Sweet Stamps blog

RECIPE - 2DP'S, Ribbon or Border, 3 Embellishments, Flower, Gems etc

Anyone can enter, but if you use a Sweet Stamps rubber stamp you get two entries into the challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree!!

I stamped Sweet Stamps Simple Poinsettia and Merry Christmas with Distress Clear Embossing Ink embossing with Queens Gold. White Cryogen was die cut with Cheery Lynn's Oval Little Stackers. The frame around the Poinsettia was created with Cutie 2. The two DP's I used are Basic Grey's Jovial and Stardreams Antique Gold. Candies and gems are my embellishments of choice. The gold ribbon is from my stash. The finished size of the card is 4.25"x5.50".

Copics Used:
R29, R46, YG61, YG67

Be sure to visit Sweet Stamps blog and see what the rest of the team has created for you. And please join in on the fun!!!

Cheery Lynn Challenge 6 Flowers

2011-12-18T20:50:00.002-05:00

This week the Challenge at Cheery Lynn Designs is

FLOWERS

one must be a Cheery Lynn die

Cheery Lynn's next challenge is Tis The Season. Won't you join in for a
chance to win some of their fabulous dies!!!

The base was cut with Cheery Lynn's French Flair LG Scalloped Stackers. Using French Flair Classic LG Stackers the polka dot layer was cut and the Scalloped Stackers cut the layer for Karen's Doodles Princess Pony. The image is colored with Copics. French Flair Little Stackers cut the greeting layer. The greeting is from Sweet Stamps. The beautiful Victorian Romance Flourish decorates the upper corner of this card. The flowers I used are: Cuties 1, Cuties 2 and Darling Daisies. Other dies used are Frangipani with Leaves and Olive Branches. The distressing was done with Sweet Stamps Amaryllis Shades Dye Ink. A Viva Decor Pearl Pen created all the pearls. The DP is from Imaginisce.

Copics Used:
Princess: E000, E00,j E21, E25, RV02, R20, R21, R22
Horse: C00, C01, C03, C05, E41

Sweet Stamps #45 Chipboard

2011-12-13T03:30:00.000-05:00

Today is our forty-fifth challenge on the Sweet Stamps blog

Our challenge is CHIPBOARD!

Anyone can enter, but if you use a Sweet Stamps rubber stamp you get two entries into the challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree!!

I designed a scrapbook layout, two 12x12 pages of one of my granddaughter's first experience in the snow. I hope you like it as much as did putting it together. My chipboard is in the title. The background was stamped with Tiny Snowflake Background. Mr & Mrs Snow were first stamped on chipboard and cut out. Then they were stamped with Tuxedo Black Momento Ink on white Cryogen paper and colored the with Copics again cutting them. I placed the Cryogen cut out couple on chipboard and pop dotted them to the snow. The snow is Ice Silver Stardreams and I did paper tearing to created the snow. To greetings were used and are on chipboard. They are Baby It's Cold and Brr... Cheery Lynn's Italian Flourish Doily and Geometric Snowflake were perfect embellishments for this darling page. Distressing was done with Tim Holtz's Old Paper and the DP is Blitzen from Basic Grey.

Copics used:

Mr: C5, BV17, BV23, E44, Y18, Y28

Mrs: Y18, Y26, R27, BV13, B63 E53, E57

Cheery Lynn Challenge 5 Silver/Gold

2011-12-11T17:19:00.001-05:00

This week the Challenge at Cheery Lynn Designs is

SILVER AND OR GOLD

Take a look at the entries and try these wonderful challenges. It is fun to win some of Cheery Lynn's fabulous dies.. Here is what I created this week:

I created this round shaped card using Cheery Lynn's Circle Classic LG Stackers. The card is made from all cardstock and Star Dream Metallic Papers. The layers include the following dies:

Circle Scalloped LG Stackers

Doily Stackers 1,2,3
Christmas Ball Decoration

Cheery Lynn's Cuties 1 and Cuties 2 dies cut the beautiful roses. The leaves are Pine Branches which come in two styles in one die set. The greeting is stamped with Distress Embossing Ink and Queen's Gold Powder which can be found at Sweet Stamps.

Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge #111 The Great Outdoors

2011-12-07T13:05:00.001-05:00

Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge is having their 111th challenge "THE GREAT OUTDOORS". Mo has a variety of digital images for this wide open subject.

I printed Mo's Kai In The Snow on white Cryogen Paper and colored Kai with Copics. I do want to share the Kai is actually Mo's niece!! I needed a baby boy card and thought I'd give it a try! Stickles and gems embellish the snowflakes. The snow and pom-poms are embellished with Sparkly Fluff. All layers are distressed with Tim Holtz Distress Ink, Bundled Sage. Greeting is from See D's. The DP is Basic Grey. All the dies are from Cheery Lynn. This is the list I used:

The finished sized is 4.50" x 6.27"

Copics Used:

E000, E00, R20 RV02

B91, B93, B95

YG63, YG67, E33

Sweet Stamps #44 Christmas Bling

2011-12-06T03:30:00.000-05:00

Today is our forty-fourth challenge on the Sweet Stamps blog.

Our challenge is CHRISTMAS BLING!!

Anyone can enter, but if you use a Sweet Stamps rubber stamp you get two entries into the challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree!!

Today I used Romantic a beautiful cut and emboss folder from Marianne's. I stamped Winter Tree and Snow with Iced Spruce Distress Ink from Tim Holtz's Winter Collection. I added Marvy's Snow Marker with Crystal Glitter. Merry Christmas Fancy is stamped with Distress Clear Embossing Ink and embossed it with Pearl Fine Detail. The pearls are from Kaiser Kraft. I colored the ribbon with Copic BG72 to match the ink and background paper. The finished size is 4.25" x 5.50".

Please take a look at the cut and emboss folders that Sweet Stamps has available. They are so easy to use and add such elegance to your cards.

Be sure to visit Sweet Stamps blog and see what the rest of the team has created for you. And please join in on the fun!!!

Christmas for Cheery Lynn and Mo

2011-11-30T14:49:00.004-05:00

This card is for Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge #110. Mo's challenge is:

ELVES, FAIRIES, SANTA OR SNOWMEN!!

Cheery Lynn Designs Challenge #4 is:

SHAPED CARD ANYTHING BUT SQUARE!!

Mo's darling Little Elf Finn was perfect for this Circle Easel Card which fits Cheery Lynn's Challenge of a Shaped Card. Finn is colored with Copics and I added Sparkly Fluff to the fur of his clothes. The ornament has Clear Glitter and the holly berries are Red/Gold Stickles. The shaped of the card was created with Cheery Lynn's Circle Classic LG Stackers as the base of the easel. Then I layered with Doily Stacker Circles and Circle Classic Lg again. Using Holly Lace Flourish to accent and draw attention to the holly of Finn's hat. I sprayed the Holly Flourish with a Gold Glitter Spray which can be seen better in the following picture.

The Anastasia Border and gems decorate the base as well as the beautiful Holly Lace Flourish. Merry Christmas is from MSE and the greeting is from Great Impressions; both are stamped with a black pigment ink and embossed with Black Glitter Embossing Powder. The DP is Jovial from Basic Grey. The size is a 6" circle.

Copics Used:
E000, E00, E02, E11, E17
R27, R29, R59,
BB01, BG45

Sweet Stamps #43 Gate Fold

2011-11-29T03:30:00.002-05:00

Today is our forty-third challenge on the Sweet Stamps blog.

Our challenge is a GATE FOLD CARD!!

Anyone can enter, but if you use a Sweet Stamps rubber stamp you get two entries into the challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree!!

Sweet Stamps darling Stitched Button Snowman opens this gate fold card. He is colored with Copics and sits on Cheery Lynn's Geometric Snowflake. I sprayed the snowflake with Pearl Glimmer Mist, but it doesn't show in the picture. The DP is Midnight Frost from Bo Bunny. The ribbon is from my stash and so iridescent!! Buttons on the snowman are from my stash.

The inside show cases two more Sweet Stamps! Snowflake Small and May God Bless You. Both are stamped with Distress Clear Embossing Ink. The snowflakes are embossed with Diamonds and Pearls and the greeting is embossed with White Fine Detail.

The finished size is 4.25"x5.50".

Copics Used:

C5, E43, YR07, B21, B37

Be sure to visit Sweet Stamps blog and see what the rest of the team has created for you. And please join in on the fun!!!

Cheery Lynn Challenge 3 Red and Green

2011-11-26T15:45:00.002-05:00

This week the Challenge at Cheery Lynn Designs is

RED and GREEN

What a fun challenge for this time of year!! Here is what I designed for the challenge:

Isn't this stained glass look festive!! I've cut from black cardstock Cheery Lynn's Christmas Candlelight and I paper pieced the candle with Stardream text weight paper for the stained glass appearance. The poinsettia center was created with a Viva Decor Pearl Pen and the gems of the holly are from my stash. The border is the Anastasia Border and I used Pine Branches under the roses that I air brushed with Copics.

The finished card size is a 6"square.

Stop in at Cheery Lynn Designs and play along with this week's challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree.

Challenges:
Cheery Lynn Designs
2Sisters Holiday

Sweet Stamps #42 TAGS

2011-11-22T03:30:00.001-05:00

Today is our forty-second challenge on the Sweet Stamps blog.

Our challenge is TAGS!

Anyone can enter, but if you use a Sweet Stamps rubber stamp you get two entries into the challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree!!

This tag was created with Winter Tree which was stamped with a pigment ink and embossed with Clear Embossing Powder. The snow effect was created with Marvy's Snow marker and glitter. Using Cheery Lynn's Scalloped XL Circles Stackers and Circle XL Stackers, the tag shape was created. Viva Decor Pearl Pen created the glitter pearls around the scallop circle. Holly Lace Flourish and Snowflake Die were used to embellish. The DP is from Bo Bunny.

For my second tag, I stamped Poinsettia and To/From onto a background created with Tim Holtz's Alcohol Inks and a gold Krylon Pen. All ribbons are from my stash.

Be sure to visit Sweet Stamps blog and see what the rest of the team has created for you. And please join in on the fun!!!

Cheery Lynn Challenge 2 Autumn

2011-11-20T19:01:00.001-05:00

This week the challenge at Cheery Lynn Designs is

Autumn

this can be colors or a holiday, anything that reminds you of Autumn

Nothing like a last minute Thanksgiving card!! I used a stamp from Northwoods coloring it with Copics and three Cheery Lynn Dies. The Pumkin Patch is on Kraft Paper and I inked the plate before running it thru my machine. Foliage was embossed after cutting out the oval with Oval Classic Lg Silver Stacker. For the leaves Dimensional Small Leaves were used. I distressed the edges with Tim Holtz Burlap Distress Ink. Vertical Thanksgiving is from Sweet Stamps. It is stamped with Versa Mark and embossed with Medieval Metals. The DP is from Bo Bunny and the gems are from my stash. The finished card size is a 6" square.

Sweet Stamps #41 Non-Traditional Christmas Colors

2011-11-15T03:30:00.005-05:00

Today is our forty first challenge on the Sweet Stamps blog. Our challenge is Non-Traditional Christmas Colors. Anyone can enter, but if you use a Sweet Stamps rubber stamp you get two entries into the challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree.

I created a waterfall card using purples!! What colors can you come up with??!!

We had snow in Michigan this past week so I figured it was time for snowflakes!! I used the following Sweet Stamps images: Tiny Snowflake, Tiny Snowflake Background, Small Snowflake, Winter Tree, and Christmas Greetings. I used Distress Clear Embossing Ink on all images. The snowflakes and tree were embossed with Stampendous Vintage Purple Glitter Embossing Powder.

A waterfall card pulls down showing 3 or 4 different images. On mine the large snowflake brad is to pull the images down.

Christmas Greetings was embossed with Queen's Gold. I added more snowflakes using the following Cheery Lynn dies: Snowflake 3, and Snowflakes. Snowflake 3 was cut in half for a corner embellishment.. Stickles added extra glitz to the snowflakes. The DP is from Magnolia.

The finished size of the card is 6.25" x 5.50".

Be sure to visit Sweet Stamps blog and see what the rest of the team has created for you. And please join in on the fun!!!

Cheery Lynn Tag Challenge

2011-11-09T20:02:00.002-05:00

This is the first weekly challenges that will be happening on the Cheery Lynn Designs Blog. The challenge this week is to

Make a Tag

I created a dimensional tag using Cheery Lynn's Screen Door w/Cat. The door was die cut with Whitewash Coredination paper. To decorate the door these dies were used: Snowflakes and Ornamental Wreath and Bow. The snowflakes are die cut on Star Dreams paper. I added Sparkly Fluff to the wreath for the feel of winter.

This next picture shows the dimension/inside of my tag:

I added acrylic for a window since Christmas brings snow. Elegant Evergreen and the cat from the screen door decorate the inside. I left off the bottom branch of the Elegant tree. The greeting is from The Stamps of Life. Gems and ribbon are from my stash.

This is a close up of the tree:

Stop in at Cheery Lynn Designs and play along with this week's Tag Challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree.

Sweet Stamps #40 Red Green and Gold

2011-11-08T03:30:00.002-05:00

Today is our fortieth challenge on the Sweet Stamps blog. Our challenge is Red, Green and Gold. Anyone can enter, but if you use a Sweet Stamps rubber stamp you get two entries into the challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree.

What a great challenge for creating another Christmas card!!! Sweet Stamps Poinsettia Candles was chosen. I stamped the image with Distress Clear Embossing Powder and embossed it with Queens Gold on White Cryogen Paper. The candles were colored with Copics. All other papers were Stardreams and Curious Metals. The following Cheery Lynn Dies were used:

The greeting is Merry Christmas Curved is also stamped with Distress Clear Embossing Powder and embossed with Queens Gold. The finished size is 5" x 7" in size.

Copics Used:

R27, R29, YG25, YG63

Y08, Y17, YR08, E50

Be sure to visit Sweet Stamps blog and see what the rest of the team has created for you. And please join in on the fun!!!

Outlines Challenge 24 Friendly Fliers

2011-11-06T17:41:00.000-05:00

The challenge this week for Outlines Rubber Stamp is Friendly Fliers. Visit the Outlines Rubber Stamp blog to join the challenge for a chance to win a $25 shopping spree and to see what the design team has created.

My 'Friendly Flier' is the blackbird on the scarecrow's shoulder!! Using Momento Black Ink, I stamped Split Layering Collage Blessings and colored the images with Copics. Blessings is stamped with a pigment ink and embossed. The layering has dots created with Viva Decor Pearl Pen Orange. Cheery Lynn's Pumpkin Patch embossed the main layer which is antiqued with a Distress Ink. This finished size is 4.25" x 5.50".

Be sure to visit the Outlines blog and join in on the challenge for a chance to win a $25 shopping spree at Outlines Rubber Stamp company

Sweet Stamps #39 So Thankful

2011-11-01T03:30:00.005-04:00

Today is our thirty-nineth challenge on the Sweet Stamps blog. Our challenge is an Easel Card!! Anyone can enter, but if you use a Sweet Stamps rubber stamp you get two entries into the challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree.

So thankful can mean so many things. What are you thankful for? Sweet Stamps Flowery Frame was stamped with White Dye Ink on Vellum. The frame was embossed with White Detail Powder. I colored the flowers with a variety of Creative Inspiration Paints. Using the 4-Split Perforating Tool, I detailed cut the frame. The following Cheery Lynn dies helped to embellish the card: Pair of Ferns, Olive Branches, Exotic Mini Butterflies, Small Angel Wings, Stacker Flower 3 Dies, Scalloped Circle Window Stackers, Scalloped Oval XL Stackers, and Oval XL Stackers. The DP is from Jillibean. The finished size is a 6" square.

Be sure to visit Sweet Stamps blog and see what the rest of the team has created for you. And please join in on the fun!!!

Outlines Challenge 23 Pretty in Pink

2011-10-30T13:44:00.005-04:00

The challenge this week for Outlines Rubber Stamp is Pretty In Pink. Visit the Outlines Rubber Stamp blog to join the challenge for a chance to win a $25 shopping spree and to see what the design team has created.

This Outlines Challenge has given me a chance to complete one more Christmas card. This cards showcases five of their lovely stamps: Diagonal Stripe Tree, Posey Winter Greetings and the little one on the pink strip, I believe came with an overstock purchase of stamps. All images were stamped with Versa Magic and embossed with Ranger's Rose Quartz embossing powder. The beautiful border is Lace Light Deco Border from Cheery Lynn. The Dp is from Imaginisce. The card is 5" x 7" in size. The pearls were colored with Copics.

Be sure to visit the Outlines blog and join in on the challenge for a chance to win a $25 shopping spree at Outlines Rubber Stamp company

Cookie The Good Witch Stamps of Life

2011-10-29T20:05:00.002-04:00

I had good intentions to make several Halloween cards, but I didn't get very far. This is one I finished and I call it Cookie the Good Witch. Cookie and the Greeting are from Stamps of Life. Cookie is stamped on White Cryogen with Black Momento Dye Ink and colored with Copics. The back layer was embossed with the Witching Hour from Cheery Lynn. The DP is from Martha Stewart. The greeting was stamped with Versa Mark and embossed with a black sparkle embossing powder. The finished size is 4.25" x 5.50".

Challenges:

Secret Crafter - Spooky or Whimsical

Paper Play Challenges Halloween/Witches

Sweet Stamps #38 Easel Card

2011-10-25T03:30:00.002-04:00

Today is our thirty-eighth challenge on the Sweet Stamps blog. Our challenge is an Easel Card!! Anyone can enter, but if you use a Sweet Stamps rubber stamp you get two entries into the challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree.

My easel features Stained Glass Nativity with paper piecing on the images. I wanted the window to appear like stained glass so I added glitter to the panes. Here is a close up of it:

Luke 2:11 from Sweet Stamps is so appropriate for the Stained Glass Nativity. It is stamped in Versa Mark and embossed with Queen's Gold. This close up shows the embossing:

The DP is Figgy Pudding from Basic Grey. I added stars using the Twinkle embossing folder. The gold stars, ribbon and dove are from my stash. The size is 4.25" x 5.50".

Be sure to visit Sweet Stamps blog and see what the rest of the team has created for you. And please join in on the fun!!!

Outlines Monday Challenge 22 Birthday Bash

2011-10-20T17:57:00.000-04:00

The challenge this week for Outlines Rubber Stamp is Birthday Bash. Visit the Outlines Rubber Stamp blog to join the challenge for a chance to win a $25 shopping spree and to see what the design team has created.

I am always ready to create a birthday card!! So this was a welcomed challenge. Stamping Outlines Split Layering Birthday with a pigment ink and embossing the image. I colored the image with Copics and Spicas. I detailed cut the images seen matting them and using pop dots to mount them on the card front. Stamping and embossing Happy and Birthday. I colored the centers with Copics. The DP used is The Paper Studion's Birthday Extravaganza. The ribbon is American Crafts. Finished size is 4.50" x 6.25".

Copics Used:
R00, R85, R39, RV17
V09, V15, BG11, BG23
Y13, Y26, YG25, YR15

Be sure to visit the Outlines blog and join in on the challenge for a chance to win a $25 shopping spree at Outlines Rubber Stamp company

Sweet Stamps #37 Lots of Layers

2011-10-18T03:30:00.005-04:00

Today is our thirty-seventh challenge on the Sweet Stamps blog. Our challenge is Lots of Layers! Anyone can enter, but if you use a Sweet Stamps rubber stamp you get two entries into the challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree.

Layers and layers are fun!! Join us at Sweet Stamps this week for you chance to win a shopping spree!!
I stamped the Mr. of Mr&Mrs. Snow Duo with Tuxedo Black Momento Ink onto White Cryogen. He is colored with Copics and Spica Glitter pens. I used Creative Paints, Fairy Dust and Winter Frost to highlight the snowman and Snow. The snowflakes in the background are Snowflake Tiny. Happy Winter is stamped with Versa Magic and embossed with Diamonds and Pearls. The greeting is on chipboard. Cheery Lynn's Rectangle A6 Card Makers, and Scalloped Rectangle A6 Card Makers created the layers on this winter card.The beautiful papers are from Bo Bunny's Winter Wonderland collection. The gems and snowflakes are from my stash. The card is 4.25" x 5.50" in size.

Copics Used:
Snowman: B37, RV69, C7
Broom: Y26, E42
Spicas

Be sure to visit Sweet Stamps blog and see what the rest of the team has created for you. And please join in on the fun!!!

Sweet Stamps #36 Clean and Simple

2011-10-11T03:30:00.001-04:00

Today is our thirty-sixth challenge on the Sweet Stamps blog. Our challenge is Clean and Simple! Anyone can enter, but if you use a Sweet Stamps rubber stamp you get two entries into the challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree.

It is my hope everyone joins in this easy challenge!! It is fun to go back to basics!! Using glossy paper, I brayered with dye ink my background. I stamped the image Mum Bouquet and Happy Harvest with Marvy Black Ink. The corners were created with a Concave Punch. The ribbon is from the Twinery and the leaves from my stash. The finished size is a standard 4.25" x 5.50".

Be sure to visit Sweet Stamps blog and see what the rest of the team has created for you. And please join in on the fun!!!

Sweet Stamps #35 - Anything Goes

2011-10-04T03:30:00.004-04:00

Today is our thirty-fifth challenge on the Sweet Stamps blog. Anyone can enter, but if you use a Sweet Stamps rubber stamp you get two entries into the challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree. Our challenge this week is ...

ANYTHING GOES

I began by stamping Sweet Stamps Simple Frame on Vellum with Versa Mark and embossing it with Queens Gold. Using the 4-Split Perforating Tool cut the frame out. Rose Trio was stamped with Tuxedo Black Momento Ink on White Cryogen and colored with Copics. Sweet Stamps To Cheer You is also stamped with Versa Mark and embossed with Queens Gold. The roses are from I am Roses and ribbon is from my stash. The finished size is 5" x 7".

Be sure to visit Sweet Stamps blog and see what the rest of the team has created for you. And please join in on the fun!!!

Outlines Monday Challenge 19 - Pick a Flower

2011-09-30T20:58:00.000-04:00

The challenge this week for Outlines Rubber Stamp is to Pick a Flower. Visit the Outlines Rubber Stamp blog to join the challenge for a chance to win a $25 shopping spree and to see what the design team has created.

Flowers are always fun to use. On my card there are three flowers Round Posy Lg, Round Posy Med, Round Posy Sm and Posy Leaf 2. All images are stamped with Versa Fine Black Ink. The DP is from My Mind's Eye, Lime Twist, Life of the Party. The greeting is from the set, Posy Greeting Center. The dot background was stamped with Lg Dot Background. Viva Decor Pearl pens created the pearls. I distressed the edges with Tim Holtz Distress Ink, Brushed Corduroy. The finished size is 4.25" x 5.50".

Mo's Challenge #102 - Furry Friends

2011-09-30T08:03:00.001-04:00

Fun, huh? And, you know that Mo has so many adorable images that are just perfect for this week's challenge! So have fun with this!! And, as always, if you need some inspiration, the Design Team Mo's DP2 Challenge

This challenge was perfect for my daughter-in-law's birthday card. Here is my furry friend!

I love one of Mo's newest images, Nurse which is right on as she is studying to become a nurse!! I sized and printed Nurse on white Cryogen and colored her with Copics. I framed her in Cheery Lynn's dies, Polynesian Sails Oval. The center of the Polynesian sails has a circle doily. This makes the perfect card corners when cut into fours!! How clever is that!! Using Basic Grey's Sweet Threads and Viva Decor Pearl pens I completed this 6" square card.

Copics Used:

Skin: E000, E00, E02, R20
Hair: E23, E25

Outfit: C3, R29, B21, BG10, W3, C5, C000

Bear: E23, E37, E41, BG53, RV02

Tickled Pink Stamps Give Away

2011-09-27T11:52:00.001-04:00

Frances at Be Creative Be You is giving away a set of the following stamps!! See details below picture.

Pop into her blog and take a look: Be Creative Be You.

Tickled Pink Stamps

has given her a set of their

Lovely Lil Spinks and Spooks Collection

to GIVEAWAY!!!
*all to one lucky winner*

Sweet Stamps #34 Criss Cross Card

2011-09-27T03:30:00.002-04:00

Today is our thirty-fourth challenge on the Sweet Stamps blog. Anyone can enter, but if you use a Sweet Stamps rubber stamp you get two entries into the challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree. Our challenge this week is ..

CRISS CROSS CARD

It is really a fun card to do!! Give it a try this week!!

This is a fun card to create. Stamping Sweet Stamps Gingerbread Boy & Girl Duo with Tuxedo Black Momento Ink and colored with both Copics and Spicas. The Gingerbread couple were cut out using Cheery Lynn's XL7 Oval XL Stackers and XL8 Scalloped Oval XL Stackers. Greetings used are Gingerbread Wishes, and Holiday Sparkles. I set off the inside greeting with sparkly Gumdrops and Zig Zag Ric Rac. The ribbon is from the Twinery. DP is Fruitcake from Basic Grey. The pearls were done with a Viva Decor Pearl Pen. The finished size is a 6" square.

For a tutorial click here: Criss Cross Card.

Be sure to visit Sweet Stamps blog and see what the rest of the team has created for you. And please join in on the fun!!!

Copics Used:

E15, R20, R29, YG17, BG10, G00

Challenges:
Make It Monday Anything Goes

Karen's Doodles It's a Christmas Blog Hop

2011-09-24T22:07:00.000-04:00

Karen's Doodles is having a blog hop showcasing their 13 new images. What fun to take a chance to win all of them!! Just make a Christmas card to join in for the fun.

I sized and printed Baby Jesus on white Cryogen and colored him with Copics. Cheery Lynn's Cathedral Lace Frame highlights Baby Jesus perfectly. The saying, Luke 2:11 is from Sweet Stamps. The DP is Basic Grey. The angel was cut from my Cricut and the gems are from my stash. The finished size of the card is 5"x7".

Copics Used:
Hair: E11, E17
Skin: E000, E00
Swadling: B000, B00
Straw: Y21, Y267
Manager: E42, E43
Star: Y11, Y13
Shadow: E81, W3

Mo's Digital Challenge #100 Celebration

2011-09-21T14:18:00.001-04:00

This is the One-hundredth challenge for Mo's Digital !!

"Celebration"

Cool, huh?!! Use your imagination and come up with a card or 3-D project that illustrates some kind of celebration (for example, birthday, new job, retirement, vacation, new baby, wedding...and the list goes on and on!!)

For this card I used Mo's Between image sizing and printing it on white Cryogen and colored with Copics and Spicas. Two Cheery Lynn dies were perfect for the Jillibean's Blossom paper. The dies used are: Fanciful Flourish and Darling Daisies. The brads are from my stash. The greeting is from Stamps of Life. The finished size is a 6" square.

Copics Used:
Skin: E000, E00, E02, R20 RV02
Hair: E11, E17
Dress: RV55, RV63
Pillow/Blanket: Y02, Y06, BG00, BG01 and Spicas

Sweet Stamps #33 Anything But A Card

2011-09-20T03:30:00.008-04:00

Today is our thirty third challenge on the Sweet Stamps blog. Anyone can enter, but if you use a Sweet Stamps rubber stamp you get two entries into the challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree. Our challenge this week is ..

ANYTHING BUT A CARD!!

This was a difficult challenge for me!! I couldn't decide what project to make. So, I decided on an Altered Clip Board. The Sweet Stamps I used are Poinsettia and Poinsettia Large. I painted the clipboard with Making Memories Paint, cranberry and evergreeen. The poinsettias on the clip board are stamped in black pigment ink. The small Poinsettias in the photo corners and Poinsettia Large are stamped in Tuxedo Black Momento Ink and colored with Copics. The DP is from Basic Grey. Lace Light Deco Border and Elegant Evergreen Die from Cheery Lynn add Christmas Flavor. The gold gems are from my stash. The ribbons are from American Crafts. The clip board was sprayed with a gloss acrylic spray. The sweet girls on Santa's lap are my granddaughters, Kathryn and Kaitlyn.

Be sure to visit Sweet Stamps blog and see what the rest of the team has created for you. And please join in on the fun!!!

Copics Used:

R29, R46, YG25, YG63, Y26

Challenges:
Creative Stamp Friends Anything But a Card
Lollipop Crafts Anything But a Card

Karen's Doodles Check It Out

2011-09-18T11:32:00.001-04:00

Check It Out.

Karen's Doodles wants to see checks on your project, i.e. gingham paper, checked/tartan paper etc!

For this challenge I created a long card which is unusual for me. The image Phone a Friend, was printed on White Cryogen and colored with Copics. The DP is from KI Memories. The following Cheery Lynn dies embellished the image, Ribbon Border with Piercings, Zig-Zag Ric Rac, Cherry Blossom, and Tropical Leaves. The Cherry Blossoms are accented with Creative Inspiration Paint, Fairy Dust. It is the first time I have used these paints. The flowers are sparkly in person. Greeting is unknown. The gems and brad are from my stash.

Copics Used:

Skin: E000, E00, E02, R20

Hair: E21, E25, E27

Top: YR07, YR09

Jeans: B91, B93, B95

Phone: YG03

Pillows: Y08, Y17, V04, V06

Sweet Stamps #32 Stitches

2011-09-13T03:30:00.005-04:00

Today is our thirty second challenge on the Sweet Stamps blog. Anyone can enter, but if you use a Sweet Stamps rubber stamp you get two entries into the challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree. Our challenge this week is ..

STITCHES Real or Faux

Here is what I came up with!

Fall seemed like the way to go with this card. Using these stamps Tree 732, Large Maple, Lg Oak coloring the stamps with Tombo Markers. My stitching was completely done with Cheery Lynn's Stitcher Plate and also Zig Zag Ric Rac. The DP is from TPC Studio. The finished size is 6.25" x 4.50".

Be sure to visit Sweet Stamps blog and see what the rest of the team has created for you. And please join in on the fun!!!

Challenges:
Lexi's Creations Autumn
Sentimental Sundays Autumn

Karen's Doodles Anything Goes With a Little Twist

2011-09-11T10:49:00.004-04:00

This week at Karen's Doodles the challenge is

Anything Goes With a Little Twist

I used Karen's image Pretty Princess.

Princess was sized and printed on White Cryogen and colored her with Copics. Spicas and Glitter Glue added some sparkle. The bunny's tail has Liquid Applique for a fluffy look. Pearls, gems, and flowers from my stash completed the list of embellishments. My little twist is the greeting as the center of the flower! The following Cheery Lynn dies were used, Classic Circle XL Stackers, Circle Scallop XL Stackers, Circle Classic Lg Silver Stackers, and Border Carnivale. The It's Your Birthday is from Stamps of Life. Make a Wish is from Sweet Stamps. This was for a granddaughter's 4th birthday.
The card is a 6" square.

Copics Used:

Skin: E000, E00, E02, R20

Hair: E11, E17

Dress: R81, R83, Y00, Y02, YG45, YG61

Birds: B21, R01

Grass, Flowers, Bunny: G21, G24, Y08, E21, E23, RV55, RV63, YG02, YG07

Bugaboo's Anything Goes Challenge

2011-09-09T19:19:00.002-04:00

For Bugaboo's Anything Goes Challenge I used The Chosen One for this card. It was created for my son's birthday. I sized and printed the image on White Cryogen and colored him with Copics. The image is distressed with Sweet Stamps, Shades Dye Ink Fade to Black . I added glitter for 'magical' effects. The shape of the card and all layers were die cut with Cherry Lynn's Coved Rectangle XL Stackers. I embossed the red layer with Eccentric Circles. The finished size is 5" x 7".
Copics used:
Skin E000, E00, E02, R20
Hair E25, E27
Shirt E40
Tie E43, E47
Cloak W5, W7
Scarf R29, Y26
Shoes C7
Wand E71, E77

Sweet Stamps #30 Sketch

2011-08-30T03:30:00.006-04:00

Today is our thirtieth challenge on the Sweet Stamps blog. Anyone can enter, but if you use a Sweet Stamps rubber stamp you get two entries into the challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree. Our challenge this week is ....

A Sketch

Here is my creation for this wonderful sketch:

I thought a little fall would be fun for Sweet Stamps Sketch Challenge. I stamped Scarecrow with Tuxedo Black Momento on White Cryogen. The Scarecrow is colored with Copics. I used Cheery Lynn's Oval XL Stackers to showcase the darling Scarecrow. I did airbrush the background as well as the Dew Drops with Copics. Autumn Greetings is from Sweet Stamps also. Cheery Lynn's Small Leaves #2 accent the card for the fall theme. The DP is Imaginisce and the ribbon is American Crafts.

The finished size is a 6" square.

Copics Used:

Scarecrow:

Face: E000, R20

Hat: E42, G85

Shirt: E41, Y26, E07,

Vest: G82, G85

Jeans: B93, B96, Y26, G85, BV23

Shoes: E42, E27

Other Colors:

YR12, YR14, Y17, Y21, E13, C3, C5

Airbrush E42

Be sure to visit Sweet Stamps blog and see what the rest of the team has created for you. And please join in on the fun!!!

Kraft Outlet Spread the Word

2011-08-27T09:53:00.000-04:00

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Stampscapes Invitation

2011-08-25T07:09:00.001-04:00

Recently I decided to help my son with invitations for his church's 50th anniversary. This was challenging for me. There was the repetition of 75 identical 'cards' and the time frame in which to complete them. I would like to thank a friend who encouraged me telling me I could do it.
I do want to also thank my husband for his much appreciated help. Well, here are the results and I am so happy that I could help my son. It was very rewarding.

All stamps are from Stampscapes and colored with Copics on White Cryogen paper. The background was embossed with a Tim Holtz embossing folder. The letters were cut from my Cricut. The finished size is 5.50"x 4.25".

This is what 75 looks like!!!

Sweet Stamps #29 White on White

2011-08-23T03:30:00.003-04:00

Today is our twenty- nineth challenge on the Sweet Stamps blog. Anyone can enter, but if you use a Sweet Stamps rubber stamp you get two entries into the challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree. Our challenge this week is ....

White on White

For my white on white I feature Sweet Stamps Holly Branches stamped in Versa Mark and embossed with Queen's Gold on White Cryogen. The holly leaves are colored with Copics and the berries were made with a Viva Decor Pearl Pen. The berries would not photograph for me. They are bright, vibrant and berry shaped. Nellie's Rectangle Multi Frame was used to showcase the Holly Branches. Cheery Lynn's Holly Plate was embossed on Star Dreams paper. The pearls are from Kaiser Kraft. The ribbon around the frame is from my stash. The finished size is 4.25" x 5.50".

Be sure to visit Sweet Stamps blog and see what the rest of the team has created for you. And please join in on the fun!

Sweet Stamps #28 Bookmarks

2011-08-16T03:30:00.051-04:00

Today is our twenty- eighth challenge on the Sweet Stamps blog. Anyone can enter, but if you use a Sweet Stamps rubber stamp you get two entries into the challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree. Our challenge this week is .....

Bookmarks

I did two bookmarks for this challenge. My favorite is the Corner Bookmark. It features Firewheel Flower Duo stamped with Tuxedo Black Momento Ink on White Cryogen and colored with Copics. The DP is from Basic Grey. Three Cheery Lynn Dies were used Ribbon Eyelet Border, Zig Zag Ric Rac Border, and Little Stackers French Flair Scallop.

If you would like to see a tutorial on this bookmark, it is found here: Corner Bookmark. Thank you Beate Johns.

My second bookmark is an actual Sweet Stamp, Bookmark Frame 410 with Bird on Flowering Branch. The bookmark frame is stamped with Versa Mark and embossed with Detail Medieval Metals and cut out with the 4-split perforating tool. The Bird is stamped with Tuxedo Black Ink and colored with Copics.

Copics Used:
Flower: Y02, Y06, R05, E19

Bird: B63, B66, E0000, E11, W3
Branch: E25, Sepia Liner
Leaves: YG03, YG25

Cheery Lynn Design Team Call

2011-08-13T17:13:00.001-04:00

A Design Team call for Cheery Lynn Designs has been taking place and ends Sunday August 14th. They are looking for creative and energetic crafters to fill Design Team positions, both card makers and scrapbookers.

I have decided to enter this wonderful opportunity. I love Cheery Lynn dies and I am fortunate to have many. I love to use them as they open many creative possibilities. I would be honored to be a part of this wonderful company. So here goes!!

Using Exotic Butterfly Small which was die cut on black cardstock. It was placed on vellum, colored with Tombo Markers to create the 'stain glass' look. I attempted to take a photo to show the stain glass.

It is very gorgeous but a bit hard to photograph. The card was created by using French Flair XL Stackers and French Flair Classic Lg Silver Stackers. The vellum panel was cut using Circle Classic Lg Silver Stackers.

The front is accessorized with the following dies: Exotic Butterflies Small, Pair of Ferns and Darling Daisies.

The inside of the card features a greeting from Impression Obsessions and the DP My Mind's Eye, Lime Twist. I also used Flower Chain Border. The pearls and gems are from my stash.

I had fun doing this card and hope everyone enjoys viewing it.

Sweet Stamps #27 Bling It Up!!

2011-08-09T03:30:00.004-04:00

Today is our twenty seventh challenge on the Sweet Stamps blog. Anyone can enter, but if you use a Sweet Stamps rubber stamp you get two entries into the challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree. Our challenge this week is ......

BLING It Up!!

For our Bling It Up I featured the Sunflower Duo which was stamped on White Cryogen with Tuxedo Black Dye Ink and colored with Copics. Glitter in the center of the Sunflower starts the Bling! I embossed the petals to add dimension. Here is a side view so you can see the flowers which have pop dots under them.

I die cut Cathedral Lace Frame from Cheery Lynn for classy background. I added gems colored with Copics to match. The greeting is Fancy Birthday. The DP is Baby Girl from Basic Grey. The finished size is 5" x 7".

Copics Used:
Y08, E37, G24, G85, YG17

Be sure to visit Sweet Stamps blog and see what the rest of the team has created for you. And please join in on the fun!

Sweet Stamps #26 Hot Time In The Summer

2011-08-02T03:30:00.008-04:00

Today is our twenty sixth challenge on the Sweet Stamps blog. Anyone can enter, but if you use a Sweet Stamps rubber stamp you get two entries into the challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree. Our challenge this week is ......

Hot Time In The Summer

Join us and celebrate Summer Sweet Stamps style!!

Using Versa Mark I stamped Lovely Roses and embossed it with black embossing powder. With Shades Dye Ink and a Dove Blender, I water colored the roses. A mat was created using an old tool a Magic Matter. I stamped the Victorian Rose Frame onto Vellum with Shades Ink. It is embossed using Soft Grip Stylus Tool and the Etching/Embossing Mat. The frame was cut out with the 4 Split Perforating Tool. The greeting is stamped with Tuxedo Black Embossing Ink. The card base was created using Cheery Lynn's Coved Rectangle Stackers XL as well as the black and pink mats. Dot embossing was done with XL Dotted Swiss . Bird On A Branch 2 was used as a summer embellishment!! That leaves the ribbon from my stash! The card size is a 5" x 7".

Be sure to visit Sweet Stamps blog and see what the rest of the team has created for you. And please join in on the fun!

Outlines Challenge 10 Christmas in July

2011-07-30T19:40:00.002-04:00

The challenge this week for Outlines Rubber Stamp is Christmas in July. Visit the Outlines Rubber Stamp blog to join the challenge for a chance to win a $25 shopping spree and to see what the rest of the design team has created.

I stamped all images in a black pigment ink and embossed with a fine black embossing powder. I used the Holly Leaves Topper Sm and Christmas Blessings. Cheery Lynn's Lattice 2 provides the frame for the holly. The DP is from Basic Grey. Copics were used for coloring and I did not keep a list of the colors used. The finished size is 4.25" x 5.50"

Be sure to visit the Outlines blog and join in on the challenge for a chance to win a $25 shopping spree at Outlines Rubber Stamp company

Cheery Lynn Guest Designer!!

2011-07-30T03:30:00.003-04:00

I am so honored and thrilled to be a Guest Designer for the Cheery Lynn Blog today!! If you have not checked out Cheery Lynn dies you need to make your first stop their blog, above. The second stop is at Cheery Lynn Designs to check out their fantastic dies and embossing plates.

This is the card I created using nine of their dies. The stamped image is Sugar Nellie's Country Garden. She is stamped with Tuxedo Black Momento Ink and colored with Copics.

Now for the most important part all the dies used. A XL-Silver Stacker created the center oval. The white frame is the Kiwi Oval Frame. The flowers are from the Darling Daisies with the Fanciful Flourish creating the leaves and stems. The grass is Grass Border. I had to add one of Cheery Lynn's beautiful butterflies, Exotic Butterflies Small and Small Angel Wings. Oval-Scalloped XL Stackers was used to cut the card itself and another XL Silver Stacker for the purple layer.

The Designer Paper is Die Cuts With a View, Pocket full of Posies. A Viva Decor Pearl Pen for the butterfly pearls and gems from my stash for the flowers.

Copics Used:
Skin: E000, E00, E02, R20
Hair: YR21, YR24
Top: V01, V04
Jeans: B91, B93, B93
Shoes: YG13, YR02, W1
Spica Glitter Pens for the flowers

Sweet Stamps #25 A Sketch - Christmas in July

2011-07-26T03:30:00.003-04:00

All month long Sweet Stamps is having a Christmas in July sale, all Christmas and Winter stamps are 25% off. So the design team will be using these stamps all month to give you inspiration. Today our challenge at Sweet Stamps blog is

A Sketch Christmas, or Winter

Anyone can enter, but if you use a Sweet Stamps rubber stamp you get two entries into the challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree

I stamped Sweet Stamps Candy Cane/Peppermint Candy duo with a pigment ink to get the correct shade and added Spica Glitter pens for bling. The Sweet Holiday Wishes is stamped with a pigment ink and embossed with Detail Clear Embossing Powder on white cardstock. Then die cut it with Little Stacker Ovals and embossed the oval with Pierce Plate Lg Oval. The red panel is cut from Oval Multi Frame. The DP is Christmas Combo from Die Cuts With A View. The ribbon is from my stash. The Dew Drops are from Robin's Nest. The finished size is 5" x 7".

Outlines Monday Challenge 9 - Sweet Tooth

2011-07-21T16:55:00.000-04:00

The challenge this week for Outlines Rubber Stamp is Sweet Tooth. Visit the Outlines Rubber Stamp blog to join the challenge for a chance to win a $25 shopping spree.

I created a Candy Bar Wrapper using Kraft Paper from Cut Cardstock. I embossed it with Crafts Too Stars Folder. The Outlines image I used is a Cupcake which I stamped with Tuxedo Black Momento Ink on White Cryogen. The cupcake was colored with Copics and glitter sprinkled for bling. The greetings are Tiny Celebrate and Tiny Happy Birthday. The balloons were cut from my Cricut. Just for the record it is a Hershey Candy Bar under the wrapper!!

Copics Used: YG03, Y02, B000, R27

Sweet Stamps #24 Winter Blues

2011-07-19T03:30:00.002-04:00

WINTER BLUES/ Winter or Holiday

Anyone can enter, but if you use a Sweet Stamps rubber stamp you get two entries into the challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree

I stamped Lace Tree, in White Dye Ink on Parchment Vellum. The image was cut out using Four-Split-Perforating Tool, and a Piercing Perforating Pad. I also dry embossed using Soft Grip Stylus Tool and Etching Embossing Mat. The beautiful Lace Tree is on Cheery Lynn's Scallop Oval XL which is embossed with Dotted Swiss. The DP is Basic Grey's Dasher. The lace is from Kaiser Kraft. The pearls were created with a Viva Decor Pearl Pen. The finished size is 6.25" x 4.50".

Be sure to visit Sweet Stamps blog and see what the rest of the team has created for you. And please join in on the fun!

Sweet Stamps #23 Silver and Gold

2011-07-12T03:30:00.001-04:00

SILVER AND GOLD

Anyone can enter, but if you use a Sweet Stamps rubber stamp you get two entries into the challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree

This is my first card. I made two for the challenge couldn't decide which one to use. I used Snowflake #2 Bold, Medium Snowflake, Snowflake Small stamping them with Versa Mark and embossing with Queen's Gold on white cardstock. They are cut out and pop dotted. The greeting is Season's Greetings stamped with Versa Mark and embossed with silver. Cheery Lynn's Snowflake Flurries embossed the silver Star Dreams. The gold is also Star Dreams. The snowflakes and gems are from my stash. The finished size is 4.25" x 5.50".

For my second card I stamped Bells with Bows with Versa Mark and embossed it with silver. It is colored with markers and glitter glue for some sparkle. The greeting is above but embossed with Queens Gold. The gold is Nellies Dot Circles and I used a red Viva Decor Pearl Pen for the pearls. The ribbon is from my stash too!! The finished size is 4.25" x 5.50".

Sweet Stamps Challenge #22 Christmas

2011-07-05T03:30:00.013-04:00

CHRISTMAS!!

Anyone can enter, but if you use a Sweet Stamps rubber stamp you get two entries into the challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree.

I used Christmas Rose Candle, Two Rose Spray, and Holly Sprig stamping them in Tuxedo Black Momento Ink on White Cryogen paper. All coloring was done with Copics. I cut the Two Rose Spray out adding the Holly Sprigs on each end to match the Christmas Rose Candle. My sentiment of choice was Merry Christmas Fancy which is stamped with a black pigment ink and embossed with black embossing powder. Cheery Lynn's Italian Flourish Doily is one of my layers and the rose in the corner is from I Am Roses. The DP's used are from Jovial from Basic Grey and Christmas Comb from Die Cuts With a View. The finished size is a 6" square.

Copics Used:

Roses: R27, R46, G85, YG95, BG72

Candle: B0000, B000 and Spica Glitter

Holder: E81, and Spica Gold

Holly Leaves: R17, YG25, YG67

Be sure to visit Sweet Stamps blog and see what the rest of the team has created for you. And please join in on the fun!

Sweet Stamps Challenge #21 It's a Sketch!!

2011-06-28T03:30:00.004-04:00

Today is our twentyfirst challenge on the Sweet Stamps blog. Anyone can enter, but if you use a Sweet Stamps rubber stamp you get two entries into the challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree. Our challenge this week is ......

A SKETCH!!

Here is the sketch:

Won't you please join us in this fun and easy sketch!!

Here is the card I created using this wonderful sketch:

I used Lilac Bunch stamping it on White Cryogen Paper with Tuxedo Black Momento Ink and colored the beautiful lilacs with Copics. I the used the following Cheery Lynn Dies Circles XL Stackers, Scalloped Circles XL Stackers, Little Stackers Circles, Little Stackers Scalloped Circles, Mini Exotic Butterflies, and Small Angel Wings. The DP is an oldie from K&Co. Finished size is a 6" square.

Copics used:

V01, V06, BV02, BV04

YG61, BG72, Y00

Matthew's Second Birthday

2011-06-27T15:27:00.000-04:00

This is the card I created for my grandson, Matthew's, second birthday. The party theme
was Matchbox Cars. Matthew loves cars!!

The cars were buttons that I cut the shanks off. I made the road myself. I pounced the sky with blues from Shades Dye Inks. Shades are fabulous inks, so take a look at them. The balloons are HappyBday2you from Stamps of Life. The clouds and sun are stickers from my stash. The Happy Birthday and 2 are from Hero Arts. The finished size is 4.25" x 5.50".

Sweet Stamps Botanicals Blog Hop

2011-06-21T03:30:00.005-04:00

TodaySweet Stamps is hosting a blog hop to showcase new stamps from our very own Jacqueline Hill; some fabulous floral images. Visit each team member's blog and Collect a letter. Once you get all the letters, unscramble them to reveal a word. Then return to the Challenge blog and leave a comment with the answer.

We will be awarding a first place prize of your choice of 6 stamps from the new release and a second place prize of your choice of 4 stamps from the new release. We will also be awarding random prizes of rubber stamps chosen from the readers who comment on each member's blog so be sure to leave some love. Blog Hop winners will be announced on Monday, June 27th before our next challenge. Start your hop with Jacqueline's blog and continue through the team.

And don't forget to return to the Challenge blog and leave your answer as a comment. Good luck and happy hopping!

Everything is coming up Daisies!! I chose the beautiful daisy collection for my card today. I used Framed Daisies, Daisy Swag and Daisy Duo. All images are stamped with Rich Cocoa Momento Ink on White Cryogen. They are colored with Copics. I love the new belated greeting. It was stamped in a pigment ink and embossed with clear embossing powder. I decided to tear the edges around the frame and distress them with Tim Holtz' Orange Marmalade Distress Ink. I embossed the orange layer with Cheery Lynn's Fanciful Flowers. The yellow panel is embossed with Daisies Folder. The finished size is a 6" square.

Copics Used:

YR07, Y06, YG25, YG67, E55

Have fun hopping and don't forget to find all the letters. Stop into Sweet Sweet Stamps and take a look at the new Botanical Collection.

Sweet Stamps Challenge #19 Embossing

2011-06-14T03:30:00.001-04:00

Today is our nineteenth challenge on the Sweet Stamps blog. Anyone can enter, but if you use a Sweet Stamps rubber stamp you get two entries into the challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree. Our challenge this week is ......

Embossing!!!

Embossing how easy is this!! Join the fun and break out your embossing powders or if you would like to dry emboss, you may do so!!

I stamped Scroll Shadow Box with Versa Mark and embossed with Medieval Metal. The Frame is airbrushed with Copics in two colors!! I then cut the frame out using Four-Split Perforating Tool. Very cool looking in person!! I used Triple Roses, Small Rose, Rose Bud. All roses are stamped with Tuxedo Black Ink and colored with Copics. The Happy Birthday

is stamped with Versa Fine Black. The DP is Basic Grey. The green panel was embossed with Cheery Lynn's Dotted Swiss Plate. The ribbon and pearl flowers are from my stash. The finished size is 5" x 7".

Copics Used:

R81, R85, G20, G94, Y14

Outlines Brown, Aqua and White Challenge

2011-06-10T22:05:00.002-04:00

The challenge this week for Outlines Rubber Stamp is a Brown, Aqua and White color challenge. Visit the Outlines Rubber Stamp blog to join the challenge for a chance to win a $25 shopping spree and to see what the design team has created.

I stamped Wavy Posey Lg, Wavy Posey Med, Wavy Posey Sm cutting each one out and putting pop dots under the medium and small to create the layers. Posey Centers was used for added dimension. Posy Leaf 1 was stamped three times and cut out in detail. All are mounted on Cheery Lynn's Circle Scallop . Posy Greeting Centers was stamped on brown and layered on the DP. EK punches were used for the Posey greetings. The DP is Bo Bunny. Viva Decor Pear Pens were used to create the pearls. The ribbons are from my stash. Finished size is a 5.75" square.

Sweet Stamps #18 Anniversary or Wedding

2011-06-07T03:30:00.001-04:00

Today is our eighteenth challenge on the Sweet Stamps blog. Anyone can enter, but if you use a Sweet Stamps rubber stamp you get two entries into the challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree. Our challenge this week is ......

Anniversary or Wedding

Join the fun!! There are a lot of stamps that can be used for both. It is that Wedding time of the year!!

I stamped Antique Bride and Aaron the Groom on White Cryogen with Tuxedo Black Momento Ink. They are colored with Copics and the Bride has some glitter pen added for glitz. They are both cut out and pop dotted. Cheery Lynn's English Tea Party Doily is cut from Star Dreams. I love the sparkle of that paper. The pearls on the doily are done with a Viva Decor Pearl Pen. It's Your Special Day is stamped with Versa Fine Black Pigment Ink. The DP is really from my long ago stash. I loved it thinking it looked just right for the time period of the couple!! Corner pearls are from my stash. The wedding rings are from Dress It Up. The finished size is a 6" square.

Copics Used:

Bride: BG70, B93, R81, G21

Hair: E11, E25

Groom: C00, C03, C07

Hair: E25

Skin: E000, E00, E02, R20

Cheery Lynn's Butterfly Challenge

2011-06-03T23:29:00.003-04:00

The Cheery Lynn Blog is having a Butterfly Challenge which ends June 4th. Just use one or
more of their butterfly dies and enter.

I created a 6" Center Step Card for the Cheery Lynn Butterfly Challenge. Exotic Butterflies Small and Butterfly Bundles to feature Cheery Lynn's beautiful butterflies. Other dies used are Fanciful Flourish, Grass Border, also Little Stacker Nesting Ovals and Inverted Scallop Oval. Viva Decor Pearl Pens created all the pearls. The flowers are from my stash.

Sweet Stamps #17 Masculine

2011-05-31T12:55:00.000-04:00

Today is our seventeenth challenge on the Sweet Stamps blog. Anyone can enter, but if you use a Sweet Stamps rubber stamp you get two entries into the challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree. Our challenge this week is ......

Masculine!!

I used Fishin Bear for my card and he is stamped on White Cryogen. I then colored him with Copics. Using Cheery Lynn's Little Stackers Coved Rectangle to cut Fishin Bear out and to cut the opening on my background. The wood paneled background was created with a Score It Board. The score lines are 1/2" apart. It was done on ivory cardstock and inked with Shades Dye Ink - Brownie and White Dye Ink. The Happy Father's Day was stamped in a pigment ink and embossed with Clear Embossing Powder. I distressed the greeting with Distress Ink, Faded Jeans. The string and other embellishments are from my stash. The finished size is a 5" x 7".

Copics Used:

Bear E41, E43, E44, R20

Jeans B91, B95

Hat Y21, Y26, B37

Shoes, C00, C3, B91, B37

Pole, E17, YG91, C3, C7

Sorry for the delay. I have had no internet at the campground we are staying.

Outlines Challenge 1 Make it Manly

2011-05-24T21:33:00.002-04:00

This is the first challenge for the Outlines Challenge Blog. I used one Outlines Stamp Hello to create this card. It was stamped with Peapods Shades Dye Ink and Dandelion Shades Dye Ink. The tree, birds, squirrels, and sun were cut from my Cricut. The Grass Border is from Cheery Lynn. The cats and flowers are from stash. The coloring was done with Copics. The finished size is 6.25" x 4.50".

Sweet Stamps #16 Medallions

2011-05-24T03:30:00.001-04:00

Today is our fifteenth challenge on the Sweet Stamps blog. Anyone can enter, but if you use a Sweet Stamps rubber stamp you get two entries into the challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree. Our challenge this week is ......

Medallions

Today's card was created with Four Hearted Medallion. I stamped it four times with Versa Black Ink and embossed with Black Embossing Powder. I cut each layer out and layered them together with pop dots. They are on a layer embossed with Love Hearts. I sprinkled glitter on some areas for a bling. The DP is Stella Rose Gertie 6x6 pad. The lace and pearls are from my stash. The size is a 5" square.

Another Birthday

2011-05-23T08:16:00.001-04:00

This is a simple post. I made this card for a friend's daughter's 18th birthday. This Sarah Kay image is colored with Copics. The DP is Basic Gray and the flowers and ribbon are from my stash. The centers of the flowers are created with a Viva Decor Pearl Pen. The finished card size is 4.50" x 6.25".

Sweet Stamps #15 Birthday

2011-05-17T03:30:00.010-04:00

Birthdays

TheDresden Rose Circle is my stamp of choice for this birthday card. I stamped it on Parchment Vellum with White Dye Ink embossing it with Detail White Powder. I did some dry embossing, colored it with Tombo Markers and cut it out with a 4-Split Perforating Tool. Cheery Lynn's Italian Flourish Doily Die frames the Dresden Rose. I also used Cherry Lynn's Bird On A Branch 2 as a flourish. The Happy Birthday is stamped with Shades Dye Ink Fuschia Fizz. The gems are from my stash. The DP is DCWV's Pocket Full of Posies and the doily is Stardreams. The finished size is 4.50" x 5.50".

Challenges:
Make It Monday Anything Goes
Stamping Scrapping Challenge Central Birthdays
Ellephantastic Challenges Birthdays

Kaitlyn Grandma's Stamper

2011-05-12T13:28:00.000-04:00

Kaitlyn is Grandma's Stamper. She loves to stamp every chance she gets. She is six years old and designed this card herself. She chose the papers, stamps, and image colors. She loves to always add one more element. She is very artistic and very independent in her designs. All stamps are from Stampin Up and Tombo Markers were used for coloring. The card is a 5.50" x 4.25".

I thinks she does very well for six years old!! Her Papaw will love it!!

Crafty Creations Anything Goes

Sweet Stamps #14 Butterflies

2011-05-10T03:30:00.006-04:00

Sweet Stamps Challenge this week is Butterflies Stamps or Embellishments. Sweet Stamps has a wonderful selection of Butterfly stamps and dies.

We would like you to join us in this challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree at

Sweet Stamps. You can use any stamp for your card, but if you use a Sweet Stamps

image, you will get two entries into the giveaway!!

I stamped Bold Butterfly Large on three pieces of cardstock first, cutting the image out; putting them together with pop dots to create a faux embossed look. The Bold Butterfly Large and Bold Butterly Medium is stamped with White Dye Ink and embossed with Detail White Embossing Powder. Both images were cut out using a 4-Split Peforating Tool. I colored both the Bold butterflies with gel pens. The Little Monarch is stamped with Versa Mark and embossed with Diamonds and Pearls and also cut it out with the 4-split tool. Butterfly Kisses is stamped in Versa Fine Black Ink. The background was created with Cheery Lynn's Flutterbys Plate. Before running the plate thru my Big Shot, I inked the plate with Versa Mark. I dug out my Shimmer Dusts and dusted the butterflies for the shimmery look. The swirl sequin embellishments are from Hero Arts. The finished size is 4.25" x 5.50".

Challenges:

Flutterby Butterflies, Fairies, or Angels

Make It Monday Anything Goes

Sweet Stamps #13 - Olden Days

2011-05-03T03:30:00.015-04:00

Sweet Stamps challenge this week is Olden Days/Vintage. At Sweet Stamps there is a wonderful collection of stamps under Antique/Old Fashioned.

We would like you to join us in this challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree at

Sweet Stamps. You can use any stamp for your card, but if you use a Sweet Stamps

image, you will get two entries into the giveaway!!

I used Sweet Stamps image Elizabeth stamping her on White Cryogen with Tuxedo Black Momento Ink. She is colored with Copics and cut out popped with foam dots. The frame is Scroll Shadow Box stamped with a brown pigment ink and embossed with Clear Embossing Powder. The frame was cut using a4-Split Perforating Tool. I airbrushed the frame's background with Copics V15. The Antiques Gloves and Boot Duo were also colored with Copics. Happy Birthday is stamped with Shades Rich Amethyst. The cardstock is Coredinations. The green is embossed with Cheery Lynn's Hearts and Leaves Plate then sanded for the distressed look. The DP is Prima's Botanical Collection. The flower is also Prima and was tipped in V06 and the leaves were colored with C01 to tone the green down. The finished size is a 5" x 7".

Copics Used:
Elizabeth
Skin E000, E00, R20
Dress V06, V15, G21, G40
Boot W1, C7

Challenges:
There's Magic in the Air - Birthdays
Make It Monday Anything Goes

Sweet Stamps #12 - Sympathy

2011-04-26T03:30:00.022-04:00

This week at Sweet Stamps the challenge is a Sympathy Card.

We would like you to join us in this challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree at

Sweet Stamps. You can use any stamp for your card, but if you use a Sweet Stamps

image, you will get two entries into the giveaway!!

I stamped the Small Iris on White Cryogen with Tuxedo Black Momento Ink. The lovely Iris are colored with Copics. I placed the colored Iris on Nellie's Oval Multi Frame. The flourish is part of Marianne's Circle Frame Elements Dies. The sentiment is embossed with black embossing powder. I distressed the edges with Shades Argos Ink. The DP is Basic Gray's Cappella. The lace and pearls are from Kaiser Kraft. The finished size is 4.25" x 5.50".

Copics Used:

BV13, BV23, C00

G85, BG93

Challenges:

Make It Monday - Anything Goes

Sweet Stamps Challenge #11 - Frame It

2011-04-19T03:30:00.012-04:00

This week at Sweet Stamps the Challenge is to Frame It. Just include some type of frame on your card..

We would like you to join us in this challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree at

Sweet Stamps. You can use any stamp for your card, but if you use a Sweet Stamps

image, you will get two entries into the giveaway!!

I stamped Scroll Scissors Frame with White Dye Ink on Vellum. I then embosses it with Fine White Detail powder. I dry embossed some areas. I cut the frame out with Seagull Decorative Scissors. They work perfectly for the frame. In the center I stamped Entwined Roses with Black Momento Ink. I colored the Roses with Momento Markers from the back. I stippled Shades Forest and Tank on the Happy Anniversary is stamped with black ink and embossed with black embossing powder. The background is embossed with a soon to be announced plate at Sweet Stamps. I used Viva Decor Pearl Pens to create the pearls and the finished size is 5" x 7" card.

Sweet Stamps Challenge #10 For the Ladies

2011-04-12T03:30:00.021-04:00

This week at Sweet Stamps Challenge is

For the Ladies!!!

We would like you to join us in this challenge for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree at

Sweet Stamps. You can use any stamp for your card, but if you use a Sweet Stamps

image, you will get two entries into the giveaway!!

I stamped the Tall Teapot with Momento Tuxedo Black ink onto White Cryogen paper. The Teapot is colored with Copics adding Spicas to the flowers for a little glitter. The greetings are stamped with Shades Valentine. Cheery Lynn's English Tea Party Doily was perfect for this card. A few pearls from my stash and air brush the flowers, the card was complete for any Lady!! The DP is from Sei. The finished size is a 6" square.

Copic used:
Teapot: W00
R20, R32, G21, G24, Y15

You're My Cup of Tea
Happy Mother's Day

Challenges:
Our Creative Corner - Tea Party Time
Pink Paper Paradise - Anything Goes

Sweet Stamps #9 A recipe

2011-04-05T03:30:00.019-04:00

This week's challenge at Sweet Stamps Challenge is a

RECIPE 1Ribbon/Border, 2 Papers,3Gems/Brads

We would like you to join us in this challenge for a chance to win a $20 Shopping Spree at Sweet Stamps. You can use any stamp for your card but if you use a Sweet Stamps image, you will get two entrees into the giveaway.

I stamped Three Wild Rose Bunch with Momento Black Ink on White Cryogen paper. All images are colored with Copics. I cut the Wild Roses out using the 4 Split Perforating Tool. The background of the Wild Rose panel was created with the Rosey Design Large #875B and Palm Grove Shades Ink. All greetings are from Sweet Stamps and are stamped with Shades Inks.

I create a 4.25" x 5.50" diagonal easel card. The Tiny Wild Rose DUO was used on the inside with ribbon from my stash. DP is Basic Grey's Lemonade.

Copics Used:
Y02, Y04,
YG21, YG23, YG25
RV32, RV34

Tiny Fancy Design
Happy Birthday
Wondrous Things
Enjoy The Moment
Raspberry Shades Ink
Honey Shades Ink

Karen's Doodles #56 Easter

2011-04-03T10:20:00.005-04:00

This week at Karen's Doodles the challenge is

EASTER

I used Karen's image Easter Bunny Hop. I sized and printed him onto White Cryogen. He is

colored with Copics. I put Glossy Accents by Ranger on his teeth and Sparkly Fluff on his tail. I decided to cut him out and use real Easter Grass in his basket. The eggs are colored with Copics and Spicas. Cheery Lynn's plate Easter Bunny Eggs embossed the background. Cheery's Oval Classic Stackers and Oval Pierce Plate were used to showcase the bunny. DP is from my stash and was from Provocraft. The greeting is from Inkadinkado. The gems are from my stash.

The finished size is a 5.75" square.

Copics Used:

Bunny: E33, E50, E51, R20 RV02

Shirt: B12, YR04, YR07, YG13
Basket: E53, E55

Sweet Stamps Challenge #8 Easter

2011-03-29T03:30:00.018-04:00

We are excited to bring you our eighth challenge here at Sweet Stamps , this week our theme is ...

Easter

I stamped Jackie's Basket with Momento Tuxedo Black Ink and filled it with Bunny Peeps and eggs sitting on top of grass. All the images are colored with Copics and cut out. Glitter was used on the peeps and some of the eggs. The card shape is from Cheery Lynn's Coved Rectangle Set. I embossed the background with Cheery Lynn's Fanciful Flowers Plate. The DP is from Reminsce. The flowers, brads, and ribbon are from my stash.

Copics Used:

BV00, BV04

BG000, BG01

RV02,

YR21, YR23

YG03

G17

E31, E35

Challenges:
Stampin Sisters In Christ Piece It
Pink Paper Paradise-Anything Goes

Karen's Doodles #55 Recipe Time

2011-03-24T20:12:00.006-04:00

This week at Karen's DoodlesChallenge the theme is Recipe Time!

1 Ribbon, 2 Papers, 3 Brads/Gems

I chose Karen's Butterfly Pup for my card. I printed the little pup on White Cryogen and colored with Copics. The DP is Basic Grey's Green at Heart. The greeting is from Sweet Stamps. The gems, ribbon and butterfly are from my stash.

I would like to thank my stamping friend for the inspiration of this card.

The finished size is a 6" square.

Copics:
Pup W1, W3, R20
Flowers, leaves:
RV17, V06, YG17, YG25 YR12
Grass:
YG03, YG05

Challenges:
Crafts Us Crazy - Cupcake or Celebrate
Flutterby Wednesday- Butterflies
The Creative Cottage - Spring has Sprung

Sweet Stamps #7 Center Step

2011-03-22T03:30:00.013-04:00

This week at Sweet Stamps the challenge is to make a

CENTER STEP CARD

We are hoping you will join us this week and make this exciting design! You might win $20 in Sweet Stamp product with your entry. If you use a Sweet Stamp image, you will earn two entries!!!

I chose Horse Portrait Oval stamped with Versa Mark and embossed with Medieval Embossing Powder on Vellum. I colored Horse Portrait with Momento Markers. I also used the 2 Horse Silhouette , Happy Birthday, and Make A Wish. The DP is from Creative Imaginations. The ribbon was from my stash. The finished size is 4.25" x 5.50".

Challenges:

Lexi's Creations Anything Goes

Sugar Creek Anything Goes

Sweet Stamps #6 Think Spring

2011-03-15T03:30:00.014-04:00

The challenge this week at Sweet Stamps is to:

THINK SPRING!!!

How fun!!! Won't you join us to celebrate Spring and for a chance to win $20 in product at Sweet Stamps?!!!! Sweet Stamps is having a sale to celebrate SPRING!!! Use the above code to get the 10% discount!! So save a bit of 'Green' today!

I stamped our image, Charlotte, on Vellum as this was fitting for such a lady. She is stamped with White Dye Ink and embossed with White Detail Embossing Powder. I used the 4-split tool to cut this image out. Using a stylus I dried embossed some area. I used a glaze pen on the butterfly and Spica Glitter Pens on the flowers. The greeting is stamped using Versa Mark and embossed with Medieval Powder. All embellishments are from my stash. I airbrushed the flower gems with Copics. Also from my stash is the beautiful rainbow paper.

The finished size is 4.50" x 6.25".

Charlotte
Welcome Spring
Vellum
White Dye Ink
White Powder
Medieval Powder
Spicas
4-Split Tool

Sweet Stamps Challenge #5 Parchment - Vellum

2011-03-08T03:30:00.017-05:00

This week's challenge at Sweet Stamps is
PARCHMENT/VELLUM
I stamped Pansy Layers Frame onto Vellum with White Dye Ink and embossed it with White Detail Embossing Powder. I dry embossed some areas and colored the back of the image with Momento Markers. I had some wonderful pearls in my stash that matched perfectly as embellishments and they are available from Sweet Stamps. The DP is from Doodle Bug.

The finished size is 4.25" x 5.50".

Please join us this week and maybe you will win $20 in Sweet Stamps product!!!

Pansy Layers Frame
Vellum
White Dye Ink
White Embossing Powder
Stylus
Embossing Mat
Pearls
Challenges:
Bunny Zoe Crafts - Spring/Flowers
Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes
Happileigh Challenge - Purple
Paper Romance - Vellum

Sweet Stamps Challenge #4 - Sketch

2011-03-01T03:30:00.013-05:00

This week's Sweet Stamps Challenge is a

SKETCH!!

Hope you will join us in the fun!

This week I stamped Strawberry Bear #926 using Black Momento Ink onto White Cryogen. She and the Strawberry border are colored with Copics. I cut Strawberry Bear out using a Four Split Tool and placed her on Cheery Lynn's Matilda Lace Doily. The red DP is from Doodle Bug. I inked the strawberry panels with Shades Dye Ink, Peapod. The flowers, strawberry buttons, and jewels are from my stash. The finished size is a 6" square.

Copics Used:
Bear E41, E42, E43, R20
Dress R00, R81, R83, R85
Basket E27, E37
Strawberries R27, R37,YG17, G07
Flowers Y000, Y17, YR04

Bear
Large Strawberry Border
Shades - Peapod
4-Split Tool
Waltzing Matilda Doily

Challenges:
Lexi's Creations - Flowers
Stamp Something - Flowers

Karen's Doodles #51 Masculine

2011-02-27T21:33:00.005-05:00

The challenge at Karen's Doodles is
Masculine.

I used Dragon Birthday for my grandson's upcoming birthday. I printed Dragon
on White Cryogen and colored him with Copics. I then used Cheery Lynn's French Flair to frame him.
The green mat was embossed with Cheery Lynn's Grunge Series, Faux. The yellow panel was embossed with the Dotted Swiss plate. The DP is Basic Gray and the greeting is from Hero Arts. The finished size is a 6" square.

Copics Used:
Dragon
YG95, YG25, Y06, YR18
Flame YR04, Y05
Cake B93, R27
Table B0000, B93, E74
Air Brushing YG03

Dragon
French Flair Classic
Faux
Dotted Swiss

Sweet Stamps Challenge #3 FLOWERS - Stamps or Embellishments

2011-02-22T03:30:00.011-05:00

The challenge this week at Sweet Stamps Blog is to use
FLOWERS
Stamps or Flower Embellishments!! Join us in this fun challenge.

Lovely Roses #7070H was my choice for this challenge. They are placed in the 'Sweet' Basket #3000L. The images were stamped with Momento Black Ink on White Cryogen paper and colored with Copics. I cut the images out. This allowed the ribbon to be wrapped around the basket handle. The Lovely Roses were pop dotted and I added extra leaves around the basket edges. The leaves in the basket and at the corners are the Large Rose Leaves #7015C. I air brushed Cheery Lynn's Coved Rectangle, matted it on the darker purple then put the images in place. The greeting With Sympathy #975C. I used Cheery Lynn's Dotted Swiss Plate on the lighter purple layer. The DP is Chatterbox from my stash!

The finished size is 6.25" x 4.50".

Copics Used:
Roses BV01, BV02, C1
Leaves
G21, G24, G94, Y15
Basket
E21, E33
Be sure to visit the Sweet Stamps blog to see what the rest of the design team has come up with and to play along with us for a chance to win a $20 shopping spree at Sweet Stamps.
LILLIAN you are the winner of the Penguins!! Congratulations and thank you for playing along us.
Please check the Sweet Stamps blog to receive your penguins.
Roses
Rose Leaves
Basket
Sympathy
Dotted Swiss Plate
Coved Rectangle Stackers

Challenges:
Lexis Creations - Flowers
Really Reasonable Ribbon - Spring
Terrifically Thrilling Thursday - Show us what you got

Karen's Doodles Challenge #50 Animal Friends

2011-02-20T18:48:00.007-05:00

This week at Karen's Doodles the challenge is
ANIMAL FRIENDS
I used Bonnie Sheltie. She is printed on White Cryogen and colored with Copics. I used Cheery Lynn's French Flair dies to put her on and layer behind her. I also used the Lattice 2. The greeting is an old Hero Arts and is stamped with Momento's Rich Cocoa. Butterflies are from EK Success. The flowers are from my stash and are highlighted with Stickles, Tiara. The DP is Cloud 9.

The finished size is a 5.75" x 5.75" Square.

Copics Used:
Sheltie
E30, E33, E35, E47,
R20
Collar
R27, E17
Flowers/grass
G21, G24, G 94
Y19, R81, BV04, E47

Bonnie
French Flair Xlg
French Flair Scalloped
Little Stackers French Flair

Sweet Stamps Blog Challenge #2 New Release Stamps

2011-02-15T03:30:00.021-05:00

Sweet Stamps is excited to present new Wildlife rubber stamps by designer Jacqueline Hill. Not only is Jackie joining us today but she will be a new member of our design team. We are having a blog hop to showcase these wonderful new stamps. Visit each team member's blog and collect a letter. Once you get all the letters, unscramble them to reveal the 2 word phrase. Then return to the Challenge blog and leave a comment with the answer. We will be chosing one winner to receive all of the new stamps. We will also be awarding random prizes of rubber stamps chosen from the readers who comment on each member's blog so be sure to leave some love. If you get lost along the way, you can always return to the Challenge Blog for a list of the DT mEmbers in hop order. Blog Hop winners will be announced on Monday, February 21st before our next challenge. You should have arrived here from Joni's blog, if not return to the Challenge blog and start at the beginning.

I chose the PEnguins # 3006G for my easel card. They are fun and easy to color with Copics. The Penguins are stamped with Black Momento Ink on Iced Silver paper for a snowy white look! The greeting is #915C and it was stampEd with Shades Ink, Ocean Blue. The same ink was used to distress the snowflakes. Cheery Lynn's Ice Skating Plate embossed the Star DrEam background and their Snowflakes highlighted the 'icy' look.

Next stop is Kendra's blog.

Please leave a comment first!

Can you find my lettEr?

Copics Used:
YR04, Y06, W3, B00, B01

Finished size is 4.25" x 5.50".

Happy Birthday
Shades
Ice Skating Plate
Snowflakes

This card was created with Water Birds #3011G. I stamped it on White Cryogen with Rich Cocoa Momento Ink. I colored the sand and water with Copics. The sand is stippled with Adirondack Mushroom Ink. The sky is stippled with Adirondack Cloudy and Denim Ink. The shells have brown glitter outlining them. I added Stardream paper for more sparkle. The dew drops enhance the water.

Copics Used:
Sand E50, E53
Water BG000, BG01
Dew Drops BG05

The finished size is 4.50" x 6.25"

A Sweet Valentine

2011-02-12T15:22:00.004-05:00

I created this Valentine for another son and family. All the stamps are from Sweet Stamps. The Heart to Heart Frame #469K is stamped with Versa Mark on vellum and embossed with Medieval embossing powder. I distressed the card with Frayed Burlap from Tim Holtz. The border was created with a Martha Stewart Punch. I used a Viva Decor Pearl Pen for the pearls. The DP is from Kaiser Kraft.

A blast from the past is I used a Magic Matter to trace the brown heart mat from the cut out vellum heart. It is from Puzzle Mates and will cut trace three different size mats from any shape. It is an oldie that I keep around and still can be found on the internet.

The finished size is 4.25" x 5.50"

Greeting
Country Hearts
Embbossing Powder

A Valentine

2011-02-12T14:44:00.005-05:00

This was created for a son and family. It is a stamped with Stamps of Life using Stampin Up Craft Ink and embossed with Ranger Rich Red embossing powder.
I used an embossing folder from Crafts-Too. The corner embellishments is a border stencil from Joy Crafts. The swirls are from Marianne design. I created the pearls with an Ice White Viva Decor Pearl Pearl. Airbrushing was done with Copics R85.

The finished size is 4.25" x 5.50"

Love Hearts Folder
Circle Frame

Sweet Stamps Challenge #1 Shade of Pink

2011-02-08T04:54:00.004-05:00

The first challenge at Sweet Stamps Blog is
SHADES OF PINK

in honor of Stacey, the owner of Sweet Stamps.

Please visit our Sweet Stamps Blog and enter the challenge for chance to win a $20 shopping spree in the store!!

For my card I chose the Heart to Heart Frame #469K. I stamped it with Shades White on vellum and embossed it with White Detail Powder. In fact, all stamps are from Sweet Stamps. The greeting and the Country Hearts are embossed with Medieval Metals Powder. The DP used is from Kaiser Kraft. I used Cheery Lynn's Hearts and Rose Leaves embossing plate. White Viva Decor Pearl Pen is used on the heart border.

The finished size is a 5 3/4" square

Country Heart
Greeting
Embossing Powder
Shades Ink
Embossing Plate

Challenges:
Craft Your Passion
Digis with Attitude
Sew Many Cards
Stamp and Show

Karen's Doodles Challenge #48 Love Red/Pink and White

2011-02-03T16:45:00.000-05:00

Chris has given Karen's Doodles a theme and color challenge........ LOVE Red/Pink/White

I used Karen's newest image Ollie and Olga. Ollie needed a girl friend and Olga was created. Aren't they adorable!! I printed them on white Cryogen and colored them with Copics. Ollie and Olga are on Cheery Lynn's Coved Rectangles. The hearts and True Love are from Sweet Stamps. I don't remember where the saying came from. The corner hearts are Cloud Nine and the DP is from Bo Bunny.

Copics Used:
Ollie and Olga
E00, E01, E40, E41, E42, E43, E44

Olga's Bow and corner hearts R29
Shadow is C1
Air Brush R00

The finished size is 5" x 7"

Olive & Olga
Stamps of Life
Coved Rectangle

A Pink Birthday

2011-02-01T12:45:00.000-05:00

This is a card created for a good friend. She and I share the same birthday. The trees are from Stampscapes. The ink is Shades from Sweet Stamps. The trees are glittered with Stickles Diamond. The embossed snowflake is from Cheery Lynn and done on Stardream paper.

The finished sized is 6.25" x 4.50"

Stampscapes
Shades Ink
Snowflakes