Sketch challenge Eggcitement

Sorry to be getting this posted so late...I was waiting for the SCS sketch challenge, lol! I love love love this sketch.

The base of this card is Bravo Burgundy. I cut the half circle of Tree house designer paper with my Colluzzle and once it was adhered I stamped the entire piece with Versamark and the Linen BG stamp. The chicken was stamped in Black Stazon on Whisper White cardstock and colored in with reinkers (Bordering Blue, Bravo Burgundy, and Sahara Sand) and a watercolor brush. I then stamped it again on a scrap of the designer paper and then carefully cut out the egg. I used snail adhesive to adhere the new polka dot egg over the top of the egg that was stamped on the cardstock. I mounted this on a piece of Bordering Blue cardstock and then on a larger piece of Sahara Sand cardstock. I set two Bravo Burgundy eyelets along the left side and tied on a piece of hemp. Once this was finished, I adhered it to the card and then used my paper piercer and Signo white gel pen to faux stitch along the outside edges.

I am pretty pleased with how this card came out, and I'm sure I will be using this sketch again!

Smeared Stickles...

So continue with my oh so great first day of the year, I showed this card to my mom last night before I took a picture of it. "Be careful...it's not dry yet" wasn't enough, and of course she had to touch the glitter. Grrr...so, the stickles are smeared, and I don't like the card enough to redo it, hahaha.

This is actually the first card I've made using my new Cuttlebug. I used the Birthday embossing folder on a piece of Apricot Appeal cardstock and then mounted that on a base of Elegant Eggplant. I cut a small slit on the side of the card so that I could thread the white grosgrain through it. I tied it in a bow and then used mini glue dots to hold it in place. The top was stamped with a stamp from the Little Pieces set. The cake is from Cool Cat. I colored it with an Elegant Eggplant Stampin' Write marker and a blender pen with Apricot Appeal reinker. The cake is stamped on Whisper White and then punched out with the marvy mega scalloped circle punch. I used my Eggplant maker to add the dots, and then some Diamond Stickles to glitz up the dots and the cake. (and thus the smeared purple stickles on the top...thanks mom **wink**)

I'll be back later with a new card that's not smeared, lol!!

Ever have one of those days?

OMG did I ever. My laptop decided it wanted a break today. It just quit...nothing worked. After a few choice words and almost some tears, I found out that the only way to repair it was to reboot everything from the recovery disks. Know what that means? It means I lost everything on the computer. Luckily I was smart enough to have all of my picture and itunes backed up, but I still lost some school work and some other stuff. Add to that the fact that I have dial up ( I know...I know) and the fact that it takes something like 12 hours to download itunes 7.1 with dial up, and I have had a pretty cruddy day. Not really the way you want to start the new year. I do have a card to post, but with itunes taking 6000 years to load, I don't think I will be able to get it posted till tomorrow. I apologize for not getting it out there today, but I promise to get 2 posted tomorrow, to make up for it **wink**.

I hope everyone else had a nice start to the new year, lol!!

Rock N Roll Tutorial

I figured it was time for another Stampin' University tutorial...so here it is. This is for a really easy technique called "Rock 'N Roll". The supplies you need are very few.

*** 2 ink pads in coordinating colors. I chose Buckaroo Blue and So Saffron.
*** A sold or bold image stamp. I used a stamp from the Summer Mini (currently retired) called "Polka dot posies".
*** Cardstock in a neautral and the colors you are stamping with.
*** Embellishments to finish your card however you choose. (I used some Saffron brads, cream grosgrain ribbon, and Dazzling Diamonds glitter.)

Step 1- Ink up your bold image stamp in the lighter of the two colors of ink. In my case it was in the So Saffron ink.

Step 2- Take your stamp and very lightly roll the edges around on the pad of the darker colored ink (in this card it is Buckaroo Blue.) This will add the second color to the edges of your stamp only.

Step 3- Stamp the image onto your neutral cardstock. For this card I used Whisper White, and I stamped the image quite a few times all over the cardstock. You will need to clean the stamp in between everytime if you are going to do this. If you don't you will leave the darker colored ink on your lighter ink pad.

Step 4- Finish your card. I went back when I was finished with the flowers and added a Buckaroo Blue middle to each of them and then used a 2-way glue pen and some Dazzling Diamonds glitter in the centers. I then mounted this on a piece of So Saffron cardstock. The card base is Buckaroo Blue and I tied a piece of cream grosgrain ribbon around it. I mounted the stamped piece on, and then created the sentiment part.

For that I stamped the words on a piece of So Saffron cardstock with Buckaroo Blue ink. I then took the same stamp I used for the Rock n Roll, inked it in Versamark and stamped it right over the words. I tore the right side of the cardstock and then adhered it to a piece of Buckaroo Blue cardstock. I also tore the right edge of this. I folded over the left side of the blue cardstock and used two So Saffron brads to hold it together. I used some snail adhesive to put this piece on the front and that finished up the card. This is a super easy techinque that really puts a "wow" factor to your cards. Give it a shot, you will really enjoy it. And as always, if you have any questions please feel free to ask!

Birthday card for a 5 year old

My son is going to a friend's 5th birthday party tomorrow afternoon. I needed to make a card because I of course don't have any on hand, lol. This card was pretty fun to make.

First I cut a small square of Whisper White cardstock (it is 1 3/4" square)and stamped the lion from "Wild About You" in Tempting Turquoise ink. Then I very lightly stamped him again on a piece of Only Orange, and cut out the mane and face. I mounted this over the original image on the square. Next I stamped him again (in Turquoise on Whisper White) and cut out just his face. I took my black Stampin' Write marker and colored in his eyes and nose, so that they were more visable. I mounted this over the orange mane with a Stampin' Dimensional (that was slightly trimmed). Then I took some Diamond Stickles and glitzed up the mane of the lion.

When this dried, I mounted the square on a Giga scalloped square that I punched out of Only Orange cardstock. Then I used the Stickles again to put a dot of glitter on each scallop center. Here is a close up pic of the scalloped square so you can see it better.

The card base is Tempting Turquoise stamped with the Print Pattern BG stamp. Then I mounted the scalloped square in the middle, and stamped the sentiment (from it's your birthday stamp set) on the bottom right corner in Basic Black ink. I use my stamp-a-ma-jig to line up my sentiments because I never seem to be able to stamp them straight myself. Lastly I tied a piece of black grosgrain ribbon around the side and added smaller ties of turquoise and orange grosgrain to tie in all the colors.

I think I am more excited about the birthday party then Jaden is. I'm getting tired of taking pictures of the dogs, and can't wait to be able to take some party pictures with the new camera. **wink**

Baby card

Geeze it took forever to find my pictures on the computer lol...I haven't quite figured out the whole easy share thing with this camera. Easy my patootie, lol!

Anyhow, here is today's card. It has been a long time since I used this set of stamps, so I figured I would ink it up tonight. The giraffe is from the Stampin' Up set "Little Hellos." I stamped her on a whisper white circle that I cut out with my colluzzle, and then colored her in with prismacolors and gamsol, then I used a Sakura Stardust pen to glitter up her polka dots. I mounted this on a Mega scalloped circle in Pixie Pink. I used my paper piercer and a white gel pen to do the edges. I also doodled a little frame around the edge of the white to tie the black in a little. Here is a close up of the circle, so you can see it a little easier.


The card base is Pink Passion cardstock stamped with the Paisley Print BG. Then I added the strip of Basic Black and the piece of pink ribbon (it is from the Flirty ribbon origionals in the Winter Mini...I just love it) I mounted the circle with Stampin' Dimentionals to make it pop up a bit, and then stamped the congratulations in the bottom corner with Basic Black ink. The sentiment is from the level one hostess set "Warmest Regards."

I am loving this new camera (minus the easyshare problems). You can crop right on the camera instead of having to do it on the computer. It also has a MUCH faster shutter speed than my old camera, not that it makes any difference when I'm taking pics of cards, but at parties or sports it will make a HUGE difference. I'll keep you all posted on how I like it. Jaden has a birthday party to go to on Sunday so I'll get to really try it out. **wink wink**

New Camera...

I got a new camera today (it was a late Christmas gift from my mom...it had been sold out FOREVER lol). Anyhow, it is a Kodak Z650 and I love it. My old camera was pretty, well...old *wink* It was a Cannon easyshot and was only a 3.2 mega pixel with a 3x zoom. The new one is a 6.1 mega pixel with a 10x optical zoom and a 5x digital zoom, so it's actually a 50x zoom. AWESOME!

Needless to say I have been playing all day and haven't stamped a thing. I have big plans though...I have to have something to take pictures of with my new camera. hehehe...ok I'll be back in a bit!

deployed chicken...

My mom is sending a box of for some soldiers stationed in Iraq, and needed a last minute card. I didn't have time to make one of the cute House Mouse cards, so I made a patriotic chicken card, lol. I wonder if the poor little guy knows where I'm sending him? lol

I used the SU! set "Best of Cluck" I really like this set and don't always remember to use it. I stamped the image on Whisper White cardstock with Basic Black ink and then colored it in with prismacolor pencils and gamsol. I added some white polka dots with my Signo white gel pen. Then I mounted this on a piece of Going Gray cardstock and then on a larger piece of Real Red that was stamped with the Paisley from "Polka Dots and Paisley" set in Whisper White craft ink.

The card base is Brocade Blue stamped with the Weathered BG stamp. I mounted the chicken on this and then decided something was missing...ribbon of course! *wink* I tied a piece of white grosgrain around the edge and then added some red gingham. Something was still missing, so I added a couple of staples on two of the corners. I didn't want to overdo the embellishments but wanted to add something. I think the staples look a little "rustic" lol.

My downline started a blog...

You can check it out at www.piggyprints.blogspot.com It is brand new and only has a couple of posts but I'm sure she will have it filling up quickly! Ok, I'm off to make a card to post for y'all!

SCS challenges

I didn't do either of the card challenges last week on scs, so I wanted to be sure I to this week's. I combined both the color and sketch challenge into this card.

The card base is Vintage Violet stamped with the paisley stamp from Polka Dots and Paisley with White craft ink. Then I mounted a smaller piece of Rose Red stamped with the Paisley Print BG onto the bottom of the card.

The image is stamped on Whisper White in both Vintage Violet and Cool Caribbean. I distressed the edges with the Cool Caribbean ink pad. This is then mounted on a piece of Rose Red and then onto a large piece of Cool Caribbean. I tied a piece of Vintage Violet stitched grosgrain ribbon around, and then mounted it on the the card base.

I'm really starting to enjoy this new set, and am REALLY lovin' the Paisley!

New stamps...

I have always wanted this set of stamps, but it has never actually made it onto an order, lol. I recently received it in the mail from a group I am part of (sudemoonly). Anyhow, this is the first time I've inked it up!

The card base is Elegant Eggplant stamped with the French Script BG. Then I layered a piece of Always Artichoke stamped with the Weathered BG. I tied a piece of eggplant grosgrain around this and then added a little Cool Caribbean tag (that I cut with my Cuttlebug!!! **whoohooo**)on with a piece of ric rack that is from the Flirty ribbon originals. I stamped "for you" on the little tag before tying it on.

The elephant was stamped in Cool Caribbean on Whisper White and then the edges were inked with some Always Artichoke. I mounted this on a tiny piece of Elegant Eggplant and then onto a larger piece of Cool Caribbean that was stamped with the Canvas BG. I adhered this onto the card base and then stamped the "happy" on the bottom with some Elegant Eggplant ink.

Busy day??

I sure did...there is plenty of stores that were just begging for me to check out their after Christmas sales, lol. I do have a card to post for you! I made this card a couple of days ago, and haven't gotten around to posting it yet. The card base is Rose Red stamped with the Paisley Print BG stamp (very faintly you may not be able to see it). Then I stamped the Happy and the everything stamps in Basic Black ink on the bottom.

I punched the scalloped circle out of Certainly Celery with my Marvy mega scallop punch, then I used my paper piercer and pierced each scallop and colored them in with my signo white gel pen. The frog on Shimmery White in Basic Black and then used my Colluzzle to cut it out to fit inside the scalloped one. I colored the frog and the heart in with Stampin' Write markers and then used some diamond stickles to glitter up the heart. I added a scrap of Ribbon Originals to the top and then mounted the scalloped circle with dimensionals. A quick and easy card!! Hope everyone had a lovely day!!

Basic Grey Lunch Tin

Ok, I promised, and here it is!!

I made this lunch tin for a very dear friend (hi KK) for Christmas. I used the Basic Grey Blitzen paper, because it is so beautiful and not overly Christmasy. I used modge podge to adhere it to the outside of the tin and to cover the top. The indention for the latch was made with a large SU! circle punch. I just punch it in the middle, align that, and adhere the rest. Then another piece starts in the back and meets up the front piece on each side. I made a template of sorts to do the lid, and if you look closely you can see I pieced it together with about 5 pieces, but it's not funky looking, I swear! **wink** I tied the matching fibers around the handles, and used a couple to hook the tag on the front. Pretty simple!

On the inside I modge podged another piece inside the lid and then hooked another piece on it with some snowflake brads. This made a little pocket where you can store stamps, etc.

Well, I better go...my little one will be up pretty soon. Merry Christmas!!!

Santa Clause is coming to town...

Well, Christmas eve is here...I guess that means this is the last Christmas card that I get to post for another 10 months, lol...

I really enjoy this card, it makes me chuckle. I stamped the truck (from Loads of Love) on Natural White cardstock in Black Stazon. Then I masked off the truck and stamped the snowman (from Holiday Tag Team) in the bed. Then I used my Watercolor Wonder crayons to watercolor the images. When I was done with that I used my color spritzer tool and Stampin' Write markers to spritz dirt under the truck and some blue sky above. It didn't seem quite finished yet, so I used a 2-way glue pen and some Dazzling Diamonds glitter to glitz up the edge of the bed of the truck and the snowflakes. I mounted this on a piece of Real Red cardstock. The card base is Brocade Blue stamped in the same ink with the Paisley Print BG stamp. I stamped a circle with the 1 3/4" circle punch in Real Red, cut it in half and adhered it to the sides of the card with two silver eyelets. I ran red gingham ribbon through both and then tied it in a bow. The Merry Christmas is part of a larger saying, so I colored it with a Black Stampin' Write marker and used my stamp-a-ma-jig to make sure it was straight.

I hope you all have enjoyed all the Christmas cards **wink** and have a lovely Christmas eve and day. If you get a chance, peek in tomorrow, I have a super cute tin to show you...(and I think there is a "bug" under my Christmas tree **wink wink**)

Shakin' Paisley

Okee dokee here is my second card with the new set!! This one is a shaker card. I punched out the scalloped circle (marvy mega) in both Apricot Appeal and Almost Amethyst cardstock, and also in a window sheet. I stamped the verse on the Apricot piece and then used the polka dot stamp and stamped the circle in A. Apricot ink. I used my colluzzle to cut out a circle in the middle of the Amethyst one. I then used snail adhesive to adhere the window sheet to the Amethyst one. I used some mounting tape to circle around the outside of the Amethyst piece. I sprinkled some subtles beads inside and then adhered the back (the apricot piece) to the back. This made my shaker. Then I took the Chocolate Chip ink pad and distressed the edges.

The card base is Almost Amethyst stamped with the Paisley stamp in Chocolate Chip ink. I then distressed the edges with the ink pad as well. I then added the small piece of Apricot Appeal that was stamped with the polka dot stamp and distressed as well. I added a piece of chocolate grosgrain and some amethyst stitched ribbon from the Ribbon Originals. I adhered all of the pieces together and then decided it needed a little something else, so I added the two chocolate buttons on the bottom left corner and some diamond stickles to the middles of the paisleys.

Have a great night everyone, thanks for looking!