Bunny Hugs

Hi Everyone!  For today's card, I have created an Easel card that measures 5 1/4" x 5 1/2".  I used an adorable stamp from Inky Antics called Carrot Bunny clear Set.  I purchased this from my local scrapbooking store Crop Girls, they have a great selection of stamps. 

I stamped my image onto Copic X-press it blending card using Memento Ink in Tuxedo black, I then colored the image with Copic markers (which because of the lighting you can't really appreciate the bunny's greyish shading and pink tones on it's nose and ears).  I stitched all my layers using my sewing machine.  The pattern paper is from Cosmo Cricket Garden Variety.  For the cardbase I used Papertrey Ink - Kraft cardstock, and for the layers under the pattern paper, I used Stampin' Up Old Olive. 

I sprayed Tattered Angels - Tiger Lilly onto some white Prima flowers and added a button from my stash.   For the outside and inside sentiment, I used stamps from the same collection, the inside sentiment I cut out using the Spellbinder Nestabilies Curved Rectangles, in the smallest size. 

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Thank YOU so much Leslie!!

I received a package today full of great goodies from Leslie, you can visit her blog at http://www.scrapsofmine.blogspot.com/. I have to say I am totally speechless by the gesture and her thoughtfulness. Leslie, I am so touched by the beautiful card you have sent me, it put me to "happy" tears, as the first thought that came to mind was my baby girl. This has to be the cutest image I've seen....I absolutely LOVE IT!! I love your card Leslie!!! Not to mention the beautiful frame you have created, it's stunning and I have the perfect photo of my husband and I that will look great in it. The set of stamps is from Elsie, it's adorable! I have not seen it before and I just love that fire hydrant, the cute little bone and the tiny paw prints.....LOVE it!! This will come in really handy on a mini I'm working on (have been working on for the past 8 months...shameful, I know!) Leslie also sent me quite a few images that I know I will enjoy coloring. Thank you so much for the lovely papers, the buttons, the beautiful lace and trim....but most of all for that beautiful card that I will treasure. You are a sweetheart Leslie!

Birthday Rats by Whipper Snapper Designs

INSIDE OF CARD:

I know I say this about all my stamps, but I really love them all or else I wouldn't buy them, but this stamps is just soooo cute!  It's my first Whipper Snapper stamp and definitely not my last. 

I started by stamping my image onto Copic X-press it blending card paper using Memento Ink in Tuxedo Black, I then colored my image using Copic markers.  Using my Spellbinder Nestabilities Curved Rectangles, I cut out the image as well as the bottom layer in Pure Poppy cardstock from Papertrey Ink.  The pattern paper I used was from an old Basic Grey Collection called Cupcake.  The sentiment used was from a Hero Arts clear stamp set called Big Hugs.  I added glossy accents to the balloon, which by the way, I think I added too much, but that's okay, it still looks good.  I'm definitely going to be using this stamp again with different card layouts, so expect to see it again!

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you're having a great day! 

Materials/Supplies used:  Card base: Papertrey ink - White, layers Pure Poppy; Stamp: Whipper Snapper Designs - Birthday Rats; X-press it blending card; Copic Sketch markers; Spellbinder Nestabilities - Curved Rectangles; Buttons - from my stash; Rick Rack Ribbon - Joann craft Essentials; Glossy Accents by Ranger; Stamped Sentiment - Hero Arts Clear stamp ~ Big Hugs; Pop-Dots - Ek Success; Pattern Paper - Basic Grey~Cupcake; Punch - Martha Stewart edge punch



Hedgehog Bouquet by Penny Black

It's sure starting to feel like Spring here in Arizona, the weather has been really nice.  Although I strongly believe that we really only have two seasons here, it's either Spring or Summer.  Either way, I love it here!

In todays card I am using a Penny Black stamp called "Hedgehog Bouquet".  It makes me think of Spring!  I've been really into Penny Black stamps, so you will be noticing a lot of cards with several different Penny Black images to come, hope you like them.  The pattern paper is from My Minds Eye called Home, I purchased this 6" x 6" stack at Michaels last year and I'm just now getting around to using it, can you believe that?   I used the Spellbinder Nestabilities Standard circles large to cut my image out, then for my layer, I used the Nestabilities Big Scalloped Circles large....I love the way it turned out.

I've actually been creating most of my cards without sentiments, I feel I often need a card and I've already added a sentiment and can't use it, so, I have decided that on the cards that can be used for more than one occasion I am leaving without sentiment until I have a use for it.

Thanks for stopping by....Have a great day!

Materinals/Supplies used:  Cardbase: Papertrey Ink - White cardstock & Melon Berry; Pattern paper: My Minds Eye - Home; Pearls - Recollections; Stamp - Penny Black - Hedgehog Bouquet; Spellbinders Nestabilities - Big Scalloped Circles LG, Standard Circles Large; Copic Sketch Markers

Cheeky Boy by Stampavie

For todays card, I am using an adorable stamp from Stampavie called Cheeky Boy from the Penny Johnson Collection.  Isn't he too cute?  I think so!  I stamped my image onto Copic X-press it blending card paper using Memento Ink in Tuxedo Black, I then colored it with Copic markers.  The pattern paper I used was from the DCWV "The Guy Stack", that I also used on my previous post. I stitched around the layers of my card using my Singer sewing machine.

I used the small deckled rectangles Spellbinders Nestabilities to cut out the stamped image, using a sponge dauber, I sponged around the image with Bashful Blue from Stampin' Up Classic Ink.  I threaded each of the buttons, which then using Glossy accents, adhered them to the card.

Materials/Supplies used:  Cardstock - Kraft & Dark Chocolate from Papertrey Ink, Pattern Paper - DCWV "The Guy Stack", Stamp - Stampavie "Cheeky Boy" Penny Johnson collection, Buttons - from my stash, Stamped sentiment - Hero Arts Sparkle Clear - Live it up, Copic Markers, 3D dimensionals by Ek Success, Glossy Accents by Ranger, Stampin' Up! Classic Ink - Bashful Blue, Sponge Dauber by Tsukineko, Spellbinder Nestabilities - Small Deckled Rectangles

Mr. Fix- it

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I hope everyone had a great weekend!  I wanted to start off by thanking those of you who left me such thoughtful comments on my last blog posting, it really meant a lot to me and it helped me get thru that tough time....

Now on to my card....I've been wanting to start creating more masculine cards, whether it be for Birthday or Father's Day or just because, it seems like we don't see much of them.  Being it that it is going to be for a male, it has to be more simple, I can't imagine putting ribbon, bows or flowers on them, so for me, that makes it much more quicker to make.

For my image, I used a stamp from Stampavie called Mr. Fix-it.  I knew right away what paper stack I wanted to use with it, I've been hoarding this stack since it first came out last year, it's from DCWV called "The Guy Stack", available at Joann Fabric and craft store.  Using Memento Ink in Tuxedo black, I stamped my image onto Copic X-press it blending card paper, then colored the image with Copic markers.
I seldom use brads on my cards, so this was something I knew would have to come into play in place of flowers and ribbon.  I also used an EK Success Dotted wave edge punch, for both of the strips across the card.

I didn't add a sentiment to it yet, as it could either be used for both Birthday or Father's Day....so, I'll just wait until I have to use it to decide.  Hope you liked it!

Materials/Supplies used:  Cardstock: Papertrey Ink - White & Enchanted Evening, Patterned Paper: DCWV The Guy Stack, Edge Punch: Ek Success Dotted Wave, Brads: unknown, Copic Sketch Markers, Stamp: Stampavie - Mr. Fix-it Laurence Collection, Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Antique Linen, Dimensionals: 3D Dots 1/8" thick by Ek Success, Zapdots 1/2" thick in black by Helmar

In Loving Memory of my Baby Girl

It is so difficult for me to write this post, but I wanted to dedicate it to my beautiful baby.  She became ill last Thursday, it seemed as though it was nothing more than a bacterial infection, we took her to the Vet on Monday, he ran so many tests, sent us home with medication, but she just couldn't hang on anymore, she passed away early Tuesday morning.  Apparently, she had cancer, and there would of been nothing we could have done for her.....I am crushed, I can't seem to find any comfort in anything I hear....and most of all there is this horrible void that I can't stand.  We have no kids, so our dogs are like our kids....we rescued her in July 2001 and since then, she brought us so much joy, she enjoyed sun bathing, loved her blankies and always followed me everywhere....

I know I said I would get better with my blog postings, but I hope you can all understand, I won't be posting for a while.....I'll be back, I just need some time to heal.

Thank you all for your understanding! 

House Mouse - With all my heart

I hope everyone has a very lovely day today!  Today we are using a House-Mouse stamp called with all my heart.  When I purchased this stamp, I had the perfect paper in mind, it's by Little Yellow Bicycle ~ Cupcake love collection.   The designer paper is filled with conversation hearts, which suits the stamp well. I stamped my image onto Copic X-press blending card paper using Memento Ink in Tuxedo black, then colored my image using Copic markers.  I added glitter to the hearts in order to make them stand out, then cut the image and scalloped layer using Spellbinder Nestabilities.  This was a very quick card to create!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Materials/Supplies used:  Cardstock - Papertrey Ink, Designer Paper - Little Yellow bicycle (Cupcake Love), Stamp - House-Mouse Designs (with all my heart), Spellbinder Nestabilitie Die Cuts, Ribbon - Joann's, Glitter - Dazzling Diamonds by Stampin' Up!, Copic Sketch Markers

Tilda with many hearts

Happy Friday everyone!!  I hope you all had a great week and will continue to have a great weekend!

This adorable image is yet another Magnolia stamp, it's one of my new purchases, it is from the "You are so special collection", called Tilda with many hearts.  I started by stamping the my image onto Copic X-press it blending card paper using Memento ink in Tuxedo black.  I colored my image using Copic markers, then added some shading on the edges using Tim Holtz Distress Ink in Victorian Velvet.  As you'll notice, most of my layers have been stitched, (yes, I'm still trying to get that hang of that thing...my sewing machine).  The designer paper is from K & Co Kelly Panacci Valentine 12 x 12 paper stack, the cardstock used was from Papertrey Ink.  The ribbon came from Michaels Celebrate it Valentine, I used my Bow-Easy to create the double bow (i really like it), and hung a charm from the bow.

Have a great weekend everyone, and thank you for stopping by!

Materials/Supplies used:  Cardstock - Papertrey Ink, Designer Paper - K & Co Kelly Panacci Valentine 12 x 12 stack, Stamp - Magnolia (Tilda with many hearts), Ribbon - Michaels Celebrate it Valentines, Punch - Martha Stewart, Charm - unknown, Copic Sketch markers.

Cupid Tilda

I hope everyone is doing well!  Let's see, my first Valentine Card posting....hmm! I'm a bit behind, but I've managed to catch up.  I promise to work on getting better with my blog postings....I'm kind of on a roll right now, so you'll be seeing more of my posts more often.

Okay, now on to my card.  I've had this stamp for over a year now (pretty sad, I know!), so I told myself I was going to use it this year no matter what.  I've kind of been neglecting my Magnolia stamps, so I've decided it's time to start playing with them.  The cardstock I used was Rose Red from Stampin' Up!, the designer paper is from the Martha Stewart mat pad.  The image was colored using Copic markers, added Jewel Glitter Ritz (Opaque Micro Fine Glitter) in Pink Rose to the dress and the hearts on the image.  I cut the large heart using my Nestabilities - Classic Scalloped Heart, and the smaller heart (using the largest heart in the set) with the Nestabilities - Classic Heart.  The flowers I used are from Wild Orchid Crafts, my favorite place to shop for flowers and the leaves are from a Martha Stewart Punch.

Hope you like it and thanks so much for stopping by!

Supplies/Materials used:  Cardstock - Stampin' Up! (Rose Red, Pretty in Pink), Designer paper - Martha Stewart Holidays Mat Pad, Stamp - Magnolia Rubber Stamps (Cupid Tilda), Flowers - Wild Orchid Crafts, Martha Stewart Punch - Leaves, Pearls - Michaels brand, Glitter - Jewel Glitter Ritz in Pink Rose by In the Making Enterprises, Stamped sentiment by Hero Arts Heart to Heart set, Copic Sketch Markers, Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Victorian Velvet