My New found LOVE....Magnolia Stamps and C.C. Design stamps

    You would think that I'd have some cards to show by now......but one thing is for sure, I will have plenty of stamped images when I do begin my card making process. I have found my new favorite stamps to color...yes, Magnolia Stamps....don't get me wrong, I still love ALL my House-Mouse stamps and those are trully my favorite to color, however, I challenged myself to these stamps as well as the C.C. Design stamps.

Here are just a few of the images that I've colored so far:

I have plenty more to color:

Now on to my House-Mouse.....

I also purchased a few of the C.C. Design stamps, but haven't gotten to those yet:

I am really going to challenge myself to start using up these images and start making some cards.....hopefully my next posting will be of that....my cards.  In case you are interested in purchasing Magnolia Rubber Stamps, I got them from their website: http://www.magnoliastamps.us/store2/ , the C.C. Design stamps I got from: http://www.allthatscraps.com/

Thank you so much for stopping by.....

How I add background color to my stamped images...

I have to start by saying this is not a technique I came up with....I have to give the credit to Jeanie, her Youtube link is: www.youtube/user/thespottedchick.  You may also visit her blog at:  http://www.thespottedchick.blogspot.com/ ~ her cards are all so beautiful and amazing. 

I posted a video on my Youtube channel, titled "What I've been up to...." and in this video, I shared my love for Copic markers.  I am a newbie, so be gentle.  I received many requests on how it is that I added the background color to my stamped images, so here is my tutorial.

 I have to say that I am so, so, hooked....I cannot stop coloring.  So, I've been visiting lots of blogs of ladies who are "pros" at coloring with these markers....and I've learned a lot.  I came across Jeanie's blog and noticed she had posted a link to her first Youtube tutorial...I was so happy.  This is where I learned how to add color to my stamped image resulting in an amazing look.

Okay, so I'm off to color some more....Thanks for stopping by!

Happy 101 Blog Award from Tracy!!

Thank you so much Tracy for picking me for this cute, cute, blog award. 

You have really made my day......I'd like for you all to take a moment to visit Tracy's blog, she's at http://www.iwannabuildamemory.blogspot.com/

Tracy is a really talented crafter, her cards are beautiful not to mention her projects, however, being her friend is amazing.

Happy National Scrapbooking Day Everyone!!

I hope everyone is having a great time creating today....this giveaway is only open for today, May 1st.  Comment section will be closed at 11:59 p.m. (Arizona time or PST)  Only one comment please, any duplicates will be deleted.  Good Luck everyone!

Yes, another giveaway....well, I wanted to join the the fun of celebrating this crafty day in hopes that with my prizes I can make someones day.  I decided to pick some of my favorite products for my giveaway, as I am a stamp fanatic.  Whether it be wood mounted or acrylic stamps, I LOVE THEM!  They have to be cute, that's all that matters to me.  I really like the white Prima flowers because you can do whatever it is you want to them...custom made flowers are the best...Glimmer Mist ~ I think we should all atleast own one bottle...LOL! 

There are tons of prizes so hopefully there will be lots of smiling faces.  I will announce the winners on Sunday, May 2nd. 

Now, head over to my Youtube channel (if you haven't already done so, the link is:  www.youtube.com/user/sil2289 and leave me a "hello"....that's it, that's all you have to do and you will be entered.  Oh! ya, you must be a "current" subscriber.

Below are the prizes you may win.....