Road Trip

I finally had a little time to squeeze in a project. I used Stampin Up's 'Under the Stars' set for this one because it was the only image that I could find that wouldn't cover up too much of the designer paper. The card design is from Splitcoaststampers Card Sketch Challenge SC208. For some reason I had a hard time coloring the bear with my Copics (can't seem to get it right) so I 'cheated' and used ink pads and a sponge dauber. He almost appears fuzzy that way. I'm sure I'll use this sketch again. If you are interested in trying out the challenge you can find the sketch below.



Stamps: Stampin Up - Under the Stars, Inkadinkado0 - Road Trip
Paper: Bashful Blue, Chocolate Chip, White, Around the Block
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Bashful, Blue, Creamy Caramel
Accessories: Twill Ribbon, Dimensionals

Splitcoaststampers Card Sketch SC208

Quick and Easy Valentines

With the kids being home more often and the holiday I haven't had much time for making projects. Its now time to get started getting in Valentine mode. I found this awesome designer paper at my local scrapbook store. Its by Fancy Pants Designs Inc. and has 12 different valentines day pictures on each sheet. The back of the paper has To and From on it so you could cut out each rectangle and use them as valentines day cards. I chose to add a layer or two and a little ribbon to jazz them up a bit. Here's the first two:




Paper: Taken with Teal, Real Red, Fancy Pants DP
Accessories: Organdy Ribbon



Paper: Real Red, Fancy Pants DP
Accessories: Silver Brads, Organdy Ribbon

Hello Winter

With all the snow and ice we've been getting in Iowa lately I thought I'd channel winter and make a winter themed card. I thought it would be fun to go pink since I've been using a lot of chocolate chip lately. Its a welcomed change even if I still can't help myself and have to use the Cuttlebug yet again. What can I say I just love the added texture and its a lot easier than trying to find the right background stamp.


Stamps: Pink Gem Designs - Mimi with Snowman
Paper: Regal Rose, Bashful Blue, Wild Wasabi, White, Best Creation DP
Ink: Copic
Accessories: Copics, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, Organdy Ribbon, Dimensionals, Gemstones, Martha Stewart Snowflake Punch, CB Embossing Folder

Christmas is here

I put off making Christmas cards so long that I ended up making something ultra simple and without ribbon *gasp*. At least these won't require extra postage. I'm still in the process of writing them out but plan on mailing them first thing Monday morning so they should reach the majority of people in time. I really need to start making Christmas cards throughout the year to make things easier. I used supplies I had on hand this year but hope to plan ahead next time. Soon I'll be able to focus on Valentines Day cards and a kindergarten activity. If you have any simple project ideas for a school activity please let me know.



Stamps: Stampin Up Sidekick Sayings, Season of Joy (inside sentiment)
Paper: Real Red, Garden Green, White, The Paper Studio DP
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Garden Green
Accessories: Copics, Silver Brads, Dimension

The Sweetest Day

I have some good news to share. I am now a part of the Cutting Cafe Design Team. If you are not familiar with them you should check out the link above or click on the Cutting Cafe Design Team Logo. Regina has just released 2 sets of printable stamps for New Years. She also has a special going on. From now until midnight (pacific standard time) on December 21 you can purchase both sets for the price of 1. How great is that?



Stamps: The Cutting Cafe
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Kraft, White, Bo Bunny DP
Accessories: Copics, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter, CB Embossing Folder, Dimensionals, Misc. Ribbon, The Paper Studio Pearls

Here's a close up of the cupcake:

Pink Papery Studios - Weekly Challenge

Today's Challenge was to create designer paper using stamps. I decided to make it easy on myself and to use just one digital sentiment. I used Photoshop and created a text only patterned paper and created a scene using other digital stamps from Pink Papery Studios as the main image.




Stamps: Pink Papery Studios digital images
Paper: Real Red, Garden Green, Basic Black, White
Accessories: Copics, Spellbinders, CB Embossing Folder, Striped DU Ribbon, Misc. Snowflake Charm, Silver Cord, Dazzling Diamonds Glitter