Amanda's Blog

Specialty Bella

2008-09-04T13:47:00.000-07:00

Today's challenge was to use specialty paper. Ive had this paper in a kit for a while now and always wanted to use it on something elegant. Well I finally got it out today and said it would be pretty with Bella Blossoms. The flower is raised on dimensionals twice and the leaves are also raised. The last raised flower is sprinkled with Dazzling Diamonds. Thanks for looking!

Stamps: Bella Blossoms
Paper: Pink Pirouette, Kiwi Kiss, Unknown Specialty Paper
Ink: Same
Accessories: Button Bouquet, Ribbon, Oval Punch, Dazzling Diamonds

Eastern Blooms Package

2008-08-23T19:35:00.000-07:00

It is one of my customers birthday on Monday so I thought I would make her a little something. The jar is a starbucks jar. I altered everything using the new In Colors and Eastern Blooms. I love this set with these three colors.

Bella Rose Notes

2008-08-22T20:34:00.000-07:00

I totally stole this idea from a board from Convention. It was just amazing!! I'm not sure what size theres was but this one is 8x8. I covered a piece of 8x8 cardboard using Bella Rose Designer Series Paper. I used jumbo eyelets to attach the ribbon. What a fun project!!!

Stamps: Jumbo Outline Alphabet
Paper: Bella Rose, Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red, Old Olive
Ink: Old Olive
Accessories: Riding hood Red Taffeta Ribbon, Pink Pirouette Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Kiwi Kiss Satin Ribbon, Scallop Punch, 1 3/4" Punch, 1 1/2" Punch, Jumbo Eyelets, Crop a dile, Photo Corner Punch

Good Times Clipboard

2008-08-22T20:26:00.001-07:00

Here is a clipboard I bought from Staples. I decorated it using SU!'s Bella Rose Designer Series Paper. The "good times" is a rub on from last years catty. The heart was a piece of chipboard I had and I used a dauber and Riding Hood Red Ink to color over it.
The picture was taken last year at a night out with friends.

Stamps: Eastern Blooms
Paper: Bella Rose Designer Series Paper
Ink: CLose to Cocoa, Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red
Accessories: Riding Hood Red Taffeta Ribbon, Close to Cocoa Grosgrain Ribbon, Photo Corner Punch

Dempsi's First RAK

2008-04-18T08:58:00.000-07:00

My dog is spoiled. Not only by ME!! But, my the ccrackers!! Hes gotten quit a few cards already. But, this time he got treats!!!! Dayna and Lucy (Judy's dogs) sent him an adorable card with a treat on it and then a kit where we can make our own bones! Aren't we lucky?? Thanks so much Judy. I just had to share the video and a few pics!!!!

2008-04-10T15:16:00.000-07:00

I'M BACK!!!!! Its been sooooo busy around here. I have had two parties this week and another tomorrow that I've been prepping for. I've had this set for a few weeks now and finally had a chance today to use it!! I love making cards just because!!!!

Stamps: Yappy Day

Paper: Real Red, Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink: Same

Accessories: Black Gringham Ribbon, Dimensionals, Prima Color Pencils, Gamsol

Using Rub Ons

2008-04-03T19:47:00.000-07:00

This weeks Way To Use it challenge was to use Rub Ons for a card. I needed a card for my Grandma so I thought I would try these Rub Ons out. I've used them just not on a card.

Stamps: Close As a Memory

Ink: Lovely Lilac

Paper: Lovely Lilac, Old Olive

Accessories: Brads, Ribbon, Rub Ons

Wonderful You

2008-03-25T21:50:00.001-07:00

Here is my submission to this weeks sketch challenge. WOW it was FUN!! I finally dug into my Afternoon Tea paper! It worked out great!!

The ribbon is the new Poly Twill Ribbon out of the Occasions Mini Catalog!

Stamps: Wonderful You

Paper: Afternoon Tea, Groovy Guava, Chocolate Chip

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Oval Punches, Brads, Chocolate Chip Poly Twill Ribbon

2008-03-25T20:54:00.000-07:00

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Sharon's Blog. You can visit it here! She has some AMAZING work!!!! I LOVE IT!!! Thanks so much Sharon for always sharing the directions with us!!

Here is my version of her recipe box. I decided to change mine to apples!

Mothers Day Workshop

2008-03-25T19:26:00.001-07:00

Here is a set I'm going to have my girls make this month for Mothers Day!

Stamps: Blooming with Love

Paper: Old Olive, Cameo Coral

Ink: Same

Accessories: Jumbo Eyelets, Old Olive Ribbon, Watercolor Pens, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Tag Punch, Corner Rounder, Tissue Paper, Heat Gun, Wax Paper

My Stamp Room

2008-03-25T17:01:00.000-07:00

So I finally found the Making Memories Embellishment Center. I had to travel over 90 miles to get it!!! But I HAVE IT yay!! So I thought I would update you on what my stamp room looks like now. I also bought a new Ikea desk about a month ago!! I got rid of that horrible fold out one!

Box of Cards

2008-03-21T09:10:00.001-07:00

Here is a box I made to hold 3 cards. I think about 5 will fit inside. The directions can be found here. Its a very EASY box to make. It only took a few minutes and the results are amazing!!

Stamps: Shes All That
Paper: Summer Picnic, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Bashful Blue
Ink: Same
Accessories: Brads, Striped Ribbon

Recipe Swap

2008-03-20T09:40:00.000-07:00

Here is my recipe swap I made with some SCS Stalkers. I can't wait to get these back.

The recipe is for Chocolate Buried Cherry Cookies and there sooo good!!!

Stamps: Tart and Tangy
Paper: Summer Picnic, Close to Cocoa, Real Red, Old Olive, Bashful Blue
Accessories: Su Markers in Real Red and Old Olive, Prima Flowers, Brads, Scallop Punch, 1 3/8" Punch, 1 1/4" Punch

Party Hearty

2008-03-20T09:35:00.000-07:00

Todays challenge was to make a tag. I made a tag and put it on a card for a friends upcoming birthday!

This set I received for having a $400 and over workshop after I attended Anaheim Regionals! I was super excited!!! :)

Stamps: Party Hearty
Paper: Real Red, Barely Banana, Night of Navy
Ink: Same
Accessories: Jumbo Eyelet, Crop-a-dile, 3/4" Circle Punch, Real Red Grosgrain Ribbon, Corner Rounder

St. Patricks Day!

2008-03-18T09:25:00.001-07:00

I have to share with you this adorable picture of my little guy!! Isn't he cute?? I bought this little bow-tie at Michaels the other day and it fit him perfectly. We had our first Puppy Training class last night and he studded around the whole place!! Hes such a little show off. Well except when it came down to the training! He wanted to be so stubburn!!

Anyways, I hope to be stamping tonight.

Have a great day!!!

Beate's Weekend Sketch

2008-03-15T22:05:00.000-07:00

Here is my submission to Beate's Weekend Sketch! I needed a baby girl card so here it is! :)

Stamps: Big on Spring, So Many Scallops

Paper: Almost Amethyst, Barely Banana, Pretty in Pink

Ink: Same

Accessories: SU Markers, Spellbinders, Scallop Punch, Horizontal Slot Punch, Pretty in Pink Taffeta Ribbon, Brads

Featured Stamper Card

2008-03-15T21:20:00.000-07:00

This weeks featured stamper is BeckyTE. You can visit her gallery here. I cased this card of hers.

I changed a few things to make it my own.

First I changed the colors and the stamps. I then used the horizontal slot punch to put the ribbon behind the main image instead of on top of it. I then topped it off by adding a prima flower and brad.

Stamps: She's All That

Paper: Regal Rose, Certainly Celery, Close to Cocoa

Ink: Close to Cocoa

Accessories: Prima Flower, Brad, Horizontal Slot Punch, Ribbon

Happy Apple

2008-03-08T21:28:00.000-08:00

Here is my submission to this weeks Featured Stamper ParisOtremba! You can visit her gallery on SCS here. The card I cased can be found here.

I changed the theme and colors of her card. I then added a few brads and ribbon.

Stamps: Tart & Tangy

Paper: Summer Picnic, Old Olive, Real Red

Ink: Real Red, Old Olive

Accessories: Scallop Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Striped Ribbon, Brads, Stapler

All Products are SU! (besides the stapler)

Bath Set

2008-03-08T18:29:00.000-08:00

Here is a bath set I'm doing for a class this month. The girls want gift ideas so I thought this would be fun and easy!

Stamps: Tart & Tangy

Paper: Summer Picnic, Real Red, Old Olive

Ink: Same

Accessories: Lotion, Bubbles, Bath Wash, Scallop Punch, 1 3/8" Punch, 1 1/4" Punch, Dimensionals, Striped Ribbon

All Products are SU!

Love & Happiness Rub Ons

2008-03-08T13:48:00.001-08:00

Here is a coffee mug and candle I did for an upcoming workshop. Inside the mug I put a bag of coffee. I tied some ribbon around each thing!

Accessories: Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon, Love & Happiness Rub Ons

Bride to Be

2008-03-04T23:07:00.000-08:00

This card was made for this weeks sketch challenge. I have a friend who is getting married in a week so I thought I would send this to her! :) Since I'm not going.

The paper is from DCWV called All Dressed Up!

Stamps: Big on Spring

Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White, DCWV

Ink: Basic Black

Accessories: Black Brads

Wild Pomegranates

2008-03-04T12:27:00.000-08:00

Here is a card I made for todays color challenge. So Saffron, Wild Wasabi (Glorious Green), and Purley Pomegranate

Stamps: Friendship Blooms
Paper: Glorious Green, Purely Pomegranate, So Saffron
Ink: Same
Accessories: Cuttlebug BG, Scallop Punch, 1 3/8" Punch, Large Oval Punch, Brads, Ribbon

Merci

2008-03-02T20:34:00.001-08:00

Here is another card made with a SAB set!! :) This card was made for Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge. You can visit her blog here.

Stamps: Merci

Paper: Bashful Blue, Summer Picnic, Old Olive

Ink: Same

Accessories: Striped Ribbon, Brads, Blender Pen

Happy Hellos

2008-03-02T17:12:00.011-08:00

Here is a SAB set! I'm finally getting to use!! Such a easy and fun set!! This is a set you can get for FREE! when u purchase $50!

This card was made for todays Featured Stamper. Here is the card I cased.

Stamps: Happy Hellos

Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Real Red

Ink: Pumpkin Pie

Accessories: Striped Ribbon, Brads, Scallop Punch, White Signo Pen

Hanging Treat Box

2008-03-02T14:43:00.001-08:00

Here is a hanging treat box. I found the directions here. These are so easy and cute!! They would be great to have at a baby shower or a birthday party!

Stamps: Birthday Whimsy

Paper: Bashful Blue

Ink: Pumpkin Pie, Real Red

Accessories: Brads, Scallop Circle Punch, Striped Ribbon

Meet Dempsi

2008-02-27T09:13:00.000-08:00

Check out my new little man!! Isn't he a cutie?? I finally got me a boxer!! I've been wanting one for almost a year now! Hes such a little cuddle bug. Just this morning while I was blow drying my hair he made me hold him. He loves to sit right on my lap!

Hopefully tonight he lets me stamp! and SLEEP! He soo didn't last night.

Open a Window

2008-02-21T18:09:00.000-08:00

So tonight in California its very gloomy and cold!! oh and WINDY!!! I hate the wind!! I so wanted to add the butterfly that came with this set but there definitely isn't any butterflies flying around today.

Todays challenge was to Open a Window for inspiration!

The image was embossed with black embossing powder then brayed using Bordering Blue.

Stamps: Essence of Love

Paper: Bordering Blue, Basic Black

Ink: Bordering Blue

Accessories: 1 3/8" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Window Punch, Designer Label Punch, Black EP

Technique: Embossing

Mojo 25

2008-02-21T17:09:00.000-08:00

Here are two cards I made for Poetic Aristry's Mojo Monday Challenge. You can visit her blog here for details! I made two today because I thought it was a great sketch!

Stamps: Birthday Whimsy

Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Real Red, Bashful Blue, Old Olive

Ink: Real Red, Old Olive

Accessories: Brads, Real Red Striped Ribbon

Excellent Blog Award

2008-02-21T09:22:00.000-08:00

Today I was awarded the Excellent Blog Award by Carrie at Pinkadoo She is new to blogging but she has some awesome work!! :) Thank you so much for the award Carrie.

Here are the rules:

By accepting this Excellent Blog Award, you have to award it to 10 more people whose blogs you find Excellent Award worthy. You can give it to as many people as you want, even those that have received it already, but please award at least 10 people.

So I pass this award onto:

Erica
Annette
Keri
Judy
Holly
Gma Faith
Jessica
Jenny
Angel
Linz

Double Sketch Challenge Cards

2008-02-20T08:24:00.001-08:00

So I got LOTS of new rubbah yesterday!! I hurried home and put them all together and made tones of cards!!! I will share two with you now. Both of these cards were made for todays sketch challenge on SCS.

Card #1
Stamps: She's All That
Ink: Real Red
Paper: Summer Picnic, Real Red, Bashful Blue, Old Olive
Accessories: Real Red Striped Ribbon, Bold Brights Brads

Card #2
Stamps: Older & Wiser (Hostess set)
Ink: Old Olive
Paper: Summer Picnic, Old Olive, Bashful Blue, and Pumpkin Pie
Accesories: Bashful Blue Striped Grosgrain Ribbon and Soft Subtle Brads

Opulent Pumpkin Celery

2008-02-19T08:45:00.000-08:00

Here is my submission to todays color challenge
Orchard Opulence, Certainly Celery, and Pumpkin Pie. At first I was like eww! But, now I love it!!

Stamps: Spring Solitude
Paper: Orchard Opulence, Certainly Celery, and Pumpkin Pie
Ink: Orchard Opulence, Certainly Celery, and Pumpkin Pie
Accessories: Brads

2008-02-18T17:00:00.000-08:00

Here is my submission to last weeks sketch challenge posted on SCS.

The card size is 5x5

I bought this ribbon over 2 months ago now and I just had to use it today!!! :) FINALLY :) and I love it!!

Stamps: Stitched Exotics

Paper: So Saffron, Old Olive, Bravo Burgundy

Ink: Same

Accessories: Bravo Burgundy Grosgrain Ribbon, Gold Brads

So Much Thanks

2008-02-18T16:12:00.000-08:00

Here is another card I made today just because. I think I might use this as a swap for Convention. It was pretty easy. Well besides the paper piercing that can be time consuming.

The Ribbon was dyed using a Perfect Plum Marker.

Stamps: So Much

Paper: Perfect Plum, Wild Wisabi, Tempting Turquoise

Ink: Whisper White

Accessories: Grosgrain Ribbon, Large Oval Punch, White Eyelets, Paper Piercing Tool

Technique: Paper Piercing

A Good Egg

2008-02-18T15:35:00.000-08:00

I can't get enough of this set. I think its so cute! Today I stamped just to stamp. It felt good. Here is one of the cards I made.

The circle was cut out using my Coluzzle and the Scallop Circle was cut out using Spellbinders.

Stamps: A Good Egg

Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Regal Rose, Whisper White

Ink: Same

Envelope Pouch Tutorial

2008-02-17T19:32:00.000-08:00

Okay, so FINALLY here is the tutorial on how to make the Envelope Pouch that was demonstrated at Anaheim Regionals. Please see post below for more details about the decorating of the pouch.

1. Seal your envelope.

2. Use your large tag punch and punch like shown. Stick the envelope all the way through the punch so it wont go up the envelope any more. The right side of the tag should be barely off the envelope.

3. Re-insert the punch and line it up so it just cuts off the extra bottom.

4. Flip your envelope over and do steps 2-3.

5. Snip off the outer triangle on both sides.

6. Decorate

gbedwright-Todays Featured Stamper

2008-02-17T11:02:00.001-08:00

Awesome gallery gbedwright. I had a lot of fun casing this card of her's.

Stamps: Garden Whimsy

Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Old Olive, Whisper White

Ink: Same

Accessories: Nesties, Coluzzle, Boho Blossom Punch, Bold Bright Brads, Large Oval Punch, Tempting Turquoise Grosgrain Ribbon

Beate's Weekend Sketch

2008-02-16T20:30:00.000-08:00

Here is Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge. You can play the challenge here. The white grosgrain ribbon was dyed using a Temping Turquoise Marker. I paper pieced the elephant on SU Dp!

Stamps: Happy Heart Day

Ink: Basic Black, Whisper White

Paper: Old Olive, Tempting Turquoise, Pretty in Pink

Accessories: Grosgrain Ribbon, Bold Brights Brads, Pretty in Pink Marker, Tempting Turquoise Market, White Signo Pen

St. Patricks Day Pouch

2008-02-14T08:13:00.001-08:00

This is a Envelope Pouch that was demo'ed at Regionals. Its using the Large Tag Punch. I covered some peppermint patties with the Scallop Punch and put them inside.

Stamps: Pinch Proof and Wheel
Ink: Old Olive
Paper: Old Olive, Whisper White
Accessories: Scallop Punch, 1 3/4" Punch, White Signo Pen, Old Olive Ribbon, White Envelope

Notebook and Card

2008-02-14T08:08:00.000-08:00

Here is a card and matching notebook I made for a workshop. The girls always have these pieces of paper with there wish lists on them so I figured I would have them make this notebook so they can store all there wishes here! :)

Stamps: One of a Kind
Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Purely Pomegranite, Old Olive
Paper: Same
Accessories: Notebook, Tempting Turquoise Ribbon, Brad, 3/4" Circle Punch

Sketch Challenge 162

2008-02-05T22:00:00.001-08:00

Here is tomorrows sketch challenge. I am glad I was able to get it done tonight because tomorrow is my Birthday and I doubt I'll get any stamping done. Although that would be a great birthday!! (But its not gonna happen)

The Bird and Heart are embossed in clear embossing powder. The heart is colored in using Old Olive Re-Inker and and aqua painter. The Bird is colored in using Tempting Turquoise Marker.

Stamps: Always

Paper:Purely Pomegranate, Tempting Turquoise, Old Olive

Ink: Same

Accessories: Clear EP, Bold Brights Brads, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch

So Much COLOR!

2008-02-05T08:29:00.001-08:00

Todays color challenge was to use Real Red, Apricot Appeal, and Ballet Blue. I love these colors together. They much them really brighten up. Very Mary Egelbrit! Don't you think??

The circle is stamped in white craft ink and then paper pierced a few times around the circle. We used this technique at Regionals and I fell in love with how the circle looks!

Stamps: So Much

Ink: Basic Grey, Craft Whisper White

Paper: Real Red, Apricot Appeal, and Ballet Blue

Accessories: Jumbo Eyelet, Bold Brights Brads, Paper Piercer

Technique: Paper Piercing

Centerpiece Candy Dish

2008-02-03T21:59:00.000-08:00

Okay I just had to do tomorrow's challenge tonight!! WOW these are sooo cute!!!

The directions are from Martha Stewart. They can be found here.

Stamps: Pinch Proof

Paper: Old Olive

Ink: Old Olive

Accessories: Spellbinders Dies, White Signo Pen, Brads, Large Oval Punch, 1 3/8" Punch, Old Olive Ribbon, M&M's, Dauber

Beate's Weekend Sketch

2008-02-03T16:23:00.000-08:00

This is a card I made for Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge. The challenge can be found on her blog here.

Stamps: A Little Birdie Told Me

Paper: Rose Red, Apricot Appeal

Ink: Basic Black

Accessories: Jumbo Brads, 3/4" Circle Punch, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon

Double Pocket Pouch

2008-02-03T14:43:00.000-08:00

This pouch was demonstrated at Regionals on Friday. I tried my best to write down the directions as fast as I could!! and I got it!! Some I had to guess but I was soo glad I remembered and figured it out once I got home.

Here is my attempt to explain how I made this.

This is my first tutorial so be nice ;) hehee.

Start out using a 12x12 piece of double sided paper.

Score one side at 3 1/2 and 8 1/2, flip and then score this side at 1, 5 1/4, 6,

6 3/4, and 11. Fold in the 1" and 11" scored lines.

Next turn your paper and fold in the 3 1/2 and the 8 1/2 scored lines. Snail the edge of the top fold.

It should look this this.

With your seam up, fold in your 5 1/4, 6, and 6 3/4 scores lines. (as shown below)

Next snail your 1" borders together along the inside.

Then, decorate and put together a few Cello Bags and your done! In the front pouch I put a bag full of ribbon and the back pouch I put a bag with some candy!

If you have any questions, please just ask!!! :)

A Good Egg

2008-02-03T12:38:00.000-08:00

Today's featured stamper is prchvs.

The card I cased can be found here.

I changed the colors and the stamps. I kept the holiday theme and changed it to from Christmas to Easter.

Thanks for looking

Stamps: A Good Egg

Paper: Pretty in Pink, Apricot Appeal, Cool Caribbean

Regionals Anaheim, CA

2008-02-03T12:20:00.001-08:00

So I'm back from Regionals! I had sooooo much fun!!! :) I got to meet so many awesome ladies!! I even met Shelly. That was so awesome! I took 40 swaps with me and they were gone in 2 seconds. Thats my only complaint!I should have taken way more. Here are two of the four cards I took. I forgot to take pics before I left and after all but two were left I realized it. Bad me!

Here is one of the four card designs I took with me. Sorry the pic is so blurry. Bummer :(

Stamps:Embrace Life, Sweet Serendipity

Paper: Old Olive

Ink: Old Olive

Accessories: Old Olive Ribbon

Here is the second card I took

Stamps: Happy Heart Day

Ink: Black Stazon

Paper: Purely Pomegranate

Accessories: Ribbon

Big Celebrations

2008-01-22T09:53:00.001-08:00

So today I wanted to use a set I've never used before and I also needed to make a birthday card for a friend, so I got out Big Celebrations.

This card was made for Today's Color Challenge. We were challenged to use Real Red, Blue Bayou, and Bashful Blue.

The images were colored in using Prisma Color Pencils and Gamsol.

Stamps: Big Celebration
Paper: Real Red, Blue Bayou, Bashful Blue
Ink: Black Stazon
Accessories: Brads

Gate Card

2008-01-21T16:41:00.001-08:00

Okay first off is you haven't visited this blog yet, you better get over there!! Leslie has some amazing work. I cased this Gate Card she made. I so fell in love with it the second I saw it I ran to my stamp room to make a few. Here directions are so easy!!!:) Thanks Leslie! :) for your awesome inspiration.

Stamps: Embrace Life

Paper: Ginger Blossom, Cameo Coral

Ink: Black, Mellow Moss

Clearly Creative Card Boxes

2008-01-21T12:57:00.000-08:00

Here is a set of Thank You cards I made. I decided to decorate a clear box and give it away as a gift. Everyone can use a stack on Thank You Cards.

The Clearly Creative Card Boxes can be found at Papertrey Ink. There $6 for 10.

Stamps: Stitched Exotics, Spring Solitude

Paper: Ruby Red, Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink: Same

Accessories: Ribbon, Brads, Large Oval Punch

Cookie Tin, Band-Aid Tin, Card

2008-01-20T20:32:00.001-08:00

Here is a cookie tin, band-aid tin, and card I made using Pretty Amazing.

The cookie tin I stole from my mom tonight!! I thought wow this would be fun to decorate. I have no idea where she got them (probably Costco). The butterfly and humming bird are colored in with chalk. I also finally opened my Pretties Kit and put a little something together and tied it with ribbon.

The Band-aid tin I bought from Oriental Trading. I was upset to find out that there is no handle on the top :(

Stamps: Pretty Amazing

Paper: Berry Bliss, Regal Rose, Chocolate Chip

Ink: Same

Accessories: Brads, Ribbon, Pretties Kit

Featured Stamper Card

2008-01-20T13:09:00.001-08:00

Todays featured stampers was Kathy C

I cased this card.

I changed
1. The stamps
2. The colors
3. The placement of the flower

Stamps: Text and Texture, Stitched Exotics

Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Apricot Appeal

Ink: Same

Accessories: Ribbon

January 08 VSN

2008-01-20T10:56:00.000-08:00

Well VSN is all over. I didn't get to do as many challenges as I would have liked, but I still had a blast doing it. Friday night my upline Annette came over! We sure laughed and had fun on some of them. Thinking what are we going to do??

The first challenge was to make a circle card. I've never done this before so I was excited. I will admit this was my second attempt. The first circle didn't come out so great!

Stamps: Happy Heart Day

Paper: Real Red, Regal Rose, Old Olive

Ink: Black Stazon, Real Red

Accessories: Ribbon, Flower Brad

The second challenge I did was to create a card that was about Pink and Brown shoes!! What fun!! I do have one pair of pink heals! There soo cute!! Wish I got to wear them more. The gift bag in the picture had a very gorgeous bow on it so I thought I would add that on the card.

Stamps: Bella

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Regal Rose

Ink: Black Stazon

Accessories: Purely Pomegranate Ribbon

More to follow later on!

Sweetheart Box's

2008-01-19T11:25:00.000-08:00

These box's are Sweetheart Candy. I covered with SU paper. I used Regal Rose and Real red.

I think Ill give these out to my customers. Throw them in the bags!

2008-01-15T09:41:00.000-08:00

Todays color challenge was to use Rose Red, Apricot Appeal and Sage Shadow. Sage Shadow is definitely not a favorite!! of mine!

Stamps: Wonderful You

Paper: Rose Red, Apricot Appeal, Sage Shadow

Ink: Same

Accessories: Large Oval, 1 3/8" Punch, Hemp, Brads

Spring Solitude

2008-01-14T09:17:00.000-08:00

Today's Stalkers Color Challenge was to use Regal Rose, Real Red, Soft Sky, and Chocolate Chip. GREAT combo Karen!!!!

You can find the challenge here.

Stamps: Spring Solitude

Paper: Regal Rose, Real Red, Soft Sky, and Chocolate Chip

Ink: Regal Rose, Real Red, Soft Sky, and Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Regal Rose Ribbon, Designer Label, Large Oval, 1 3/8" Punch, Brads

Valentine's Mailbox

2008-01-13T18:10:00.001-08:00

Aren't these mailbox's adorable. I picked them up from the $1 bin at Target last week.

I'm going to be doing these for a workshop this week. The regal rose CS is stamped with the butterfly from Happy Heart Day in Real Red.

Stamps: Just B, Happy Heart Day

Paper: Regal Rose, Real Red, Whisper White

Ink: Same

Accessories: Cellophane Bags, M&M's, Regal Rose and Real Red Ribbon, Tag Corner, Tag Punch, Aqua Painter

2008-01-13T16:38:00.000-08:00

Todays Featured Stamper was ImVeronica!!

This is the card I cased
I changed
1. I flipped the layout around
2. I used different colors and images

The flower was colored with re-inkers and an aqua painter. Then it was embossed with clear ep.

Stamps: Embrace Life

Paper: Mellow Moss, Purely Pomegranate, Ginger Blossom DP

Ink: Black Stazon, Purely Pomegranate

Accessories: Purely Pomegranate Double Stitched Ribbon, Brads, Round Tab Punch, Clear Ep

Techniques: Embossing

2008-01-11T09:45:00.001-08:00

Today's Limited Supply Challenge was to use colors in the same family. I choose Regal Rose and Rose Red. We could only use 2 embellishments and limited tools.

The Flower is colored in with refill and an aqua painter. Dimensional's raise up each flower. The top flower is punched out using the Boho Blossom Punch.

Stamps: One of a Kind

Paper: Regal Rose, Rose Red, Whisper White

Ink: Same

Accessories: Boho Blossom Punch, Regal Rose Ribbon, Dimensionals, Aqua Painter, Ink Refill

2008-01-10T09:19:00.000-08:00

This card was made for todays Stalkers Sketch Challenge. The challenge can be found HERE.

It definetly was a little bit of a challenge, but totally fun!!!

The flower is cut out and raised on dimensionals.

Stamps: Stitched Exotics, Sweet Serendipity

Paper: Bali Breeze, Apricot Appeal, Tempting Turquoise

Ink: Same

Accessories: Brads

2008-01-10T09:14:00.000-08:00

This is for yesterdays Sketch Challenge on SCS. It was to make a kick stand card. So fun.

I also got all my new sets yesterday!!! I was so excited to play.

This set is called Pretty Amazing!! Its pretty amazing huh??? So cute!!! The butterfly and the humming bird were colored in using refills and a aqua painter.

Stamps: Pretty Amazing

Paper: Cameo Coral, Old Olive

Ink: Same

Techniques: Watercoloring

Starbucks Bottle

2008-01-07T18:59:00.000-08:00

Wellll guess whos finally back?? After months and months of not having a home computer I finally purchased a new macbook!!! Ohhh I love IT!!!!!! So with the new computer in hand I can finally start blogging again!! :) I'm sooo excited to be back. With that said, I also gave my blog a new header! What do you think???

So here is a Starbucks Bottle I made. I couldn't believe this almost used a whole bag of M&M's. Forget making a bunch of these, haaha. All products are SU!

Stamps: Happy Heart Day

Paper: Ginger Blossom, Regal Rose

Ink: Black Stazon

Accessories: SU Crayons, Ribbon, Scallop Punch

Christmas Tags

2007-11-20T08:40:00.000-08:00

I decided to make some pretty tags instead of a card today! I also have some wrapping paper with these colors so I figured it would be perfect!

Stamps: Tags for All

Paper: Pretty in Pink, Wild Wasabi, Whisper White

Ink: Pretty in Pink, Wild Wasabi

Accessories: Ribbon

So Much

2007-11-14T08:46:00.000-08:00

Here is todays sketch challenge. I loved it!! So many layers!!! :) I finally also had a chance to use this set. I have been putting it off because I've been in the mood to make Christmas cards!

Stamps: So Much

Paper: Rose Red, Not Quite Navy, Basic Grey

Ink: same

Accessories: Basic Grey Taffeta Ribbon, Jumbo Eyelets, Brads

Christmas ATC

2007-11-11T09:41:00.000-08:00

Here are the first set of ATC's I made for my Christmas ATC Swap (sorry its now closed).

I used my favorite Christmas Set, Its Snow Time. I used a dauber and masked around the snowman in Basic Grey.

Stamps: Its Snow Time

Paper: Basic Grey, Whisper White, Purerly Pomegranate

Ink: Black Stazon, Basic Grey

Accessories: Dauber, Corner Punch, Brads, Oval Punches

StampOwl

2007-11-11T09:36:00.000-08:00

Todays Featured Stamper is Frances aka StampOwl! You can visit her gallery here. ALERT ALERT!! If you are easy enabled DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT..visit her gallery!!!! She has the BEST stamp collection EVER!

I got the challenge from my cell phone and I didnt even notice that this card she did was for a FS challenge. So I'm going to give credit to both of the cards. I'm so mad I didnt even notice. I'm here at the office uploading.

Here is the card I cased by StampOwl who cased it from jbalcer.

I changed the colors and stamps from there cards.

Stamps: Season of Joy

Paper: Whisper White, Purely Pomegranate

Ink: Purely P

Accessories: Satin Ribbon, Brads

VSN...cont.

2007-11-10T17:42:00.000-08:00

This challenge was to make a card using all the stuff we bought because we saw it on SCS!

So I just HAD to have this stamp...The second I saw it I ran over and bought it from Gina K. Once it came did I use it?? NOPE!! Bad bad, me!!!

Stamps: Gina K

Paper: Dashing, Old Olive, Real Red

Ink: Black Stazon

Accessories: Su Markers, Ribbon, Brads

Girls Night Out-November VSN

2007-11-10T17:37:00.000-08:00

Here is a card I made for the Lipstick Color Challenge. We were challenge to use our favorite lipstick shades.

I'm known for ALWAYS having lip gloss on! I can't leave home without it! I just LOVE IT!! LOVE IT!!! I have this little rule too! When I'm out on a date and I DONT want to kiss the guy I wear some lip gloss with sparkles!!! Guys hate sparkles!! haha. So I knew my stem just HAD to have some sparkles on it! Although its not showing up in the picture! :(

I just love browns and soft clear type colors!! So I used Close to Cocoa and Blush Blossom!

Stamps: Garden Silhouettes

Paper: Close to Cocoa, Blush Blossom, Linen Prints Su Dp

Ink: Close to Cocoa

Accessories: Ticket Punch, SU Ribbon, Sparkles

2007-11-09T08:40:00.000-08:00

For todays limited supply challenge we were challenged to use this list
Follow the list #5

Stamps
animals or critters
sentiment
background

Paper
2-4 layers
any solid or patterned paper

Tools
coloring tools
punches
any other quick tool

No embellishments

Pretty quick and easy if you ask me!!!

Stamps: Santa Claws (Gina K)

Paper: Real Red, Green Galore

Ink: Black Stazon

Accessories: SU Markers, Paper Piercer

Friend-ship

2007-11-09T08:32:00.000-08:00

So I finally caved in and go this set. I wasn't sure if I would ever actually use it, but yay I did. I had my great stalker friend Keri in mind and knew this set would be perfect. I'm going to send this out to her today.

I colored the ship with Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol. The ribbon is from last years Spring Mini, Flirty.

Stamps: Boatloads of Love

Paper: Old Olive, Regal Rose, Cool Caribeen

Ink: Black Stazon

Accessories: Flirty Ribbon, Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol

Challenge Chaser Squares

2007-11-08T12:37:00.001-08:00

Here is the card I did for today's Challenge Chaser Sketch Challenge. You can read all about it here.

I think this is definitely my favorite Christmas Set. I just love how much you can do with it!

Stamps: Its Snow Time

Paper: Wild Wasabi, Bashful Blue, Basic Grey

Ink: Black Stazon

Accessories: Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Stumps, Brads, Ribbon

Sketch Challenge

2007-11-07T08:40:00.001-08:00

Here is my submission to todays sketch challenge. I thought it was going to be hard, but it really wasn't.

I used Season of Joy! Finally had a reason to use those words. I didnt think I was going to be able to find a way!

Stamps: Season of Joy

Paper: Wild Wasabi, Real Red, Kraft, Dashing DP

Ink: Real Red

Accessories: 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbbon

2007-11-06T08:17:00.000-08:00

This is today's color challenge card. To use Soft Sky (bashful blue), Wild Wasabi (garden green), and Ruby Red.

The image is from Stamping Bella. Aren't they adorable?? My dear blogger buddy Erica sent it to me! Thanks gf!!!!

I colored the image in with Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol and a stump.

Stamps: Stamping Bella

Paper: Soft Sky, Wild Wasabi, Ruby Red

Ink: Black Stazon

Accessories: Scallop Punch, 1 1/4" Punch, 3/4" Punch

Techniques: Gamsol

Horizontal Pocket Card

2007-11-05T10:22:00.000-08:00

Ahhh it was sooo good to be in my stamp room this morning. I have not been in the mood to stamp for a few days now.

This is a Horizontal Pocket Card. You can find the tutorial HERE. The measurements for the horizontal card are on the bottom.

Stamps: Season of Joy

Paper: Old Olive, Real Red, Dashing DP

Ink: Real Red, Old Olive

Accessories: Ribbon, Brads

Techniques: Horizontal Pocket Card

2007-11-01T09:32:00.001-07:00

I thought I would share a few pictures of my Halloween

A Christmas card on Halloween.....weird!! haha

2007-10-31T09:51:00.000-07:00

Okay so it felt a little weird making this card on Halloween. But, I thought if I could start making Christmas cards with most of my challenge cards I would have half of my Christmas cards done! haha!!

Stamps: Big on Christmas

Paper: Dashing, Old Olive, Real Red

Ink: Black Stazon

Accessories: SU! 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon, SU! Markers

Basic Grey

2007-10-26T08:39:00.000-07:00

Oh I'm soo loving the new Basic Grey Color!!! The ribbon is so pretty!!! I have yet to use it though! I will though! Don't worry.

The flower was colored with a Blender Pen and Purely Pomegranate Re-Inker. I then embossed with clear ep! After that I added a Jumbo Eyelet to the center!

Stamps: Stampendous, Tres Chic, Print Pattern

Paper: Basic Grey, Purely Pomegranate, Soft Sky

Ink: Purely Pomegranate, Basic Grey

Accessories: Jumbo Eyelet, Satin Ribbon, Blender Pink

Wasabi Christmas

2007-10-23T10:00:00.000-07:00

Here is a challenge card I did with the Challenge Chasers this morning. We were challenged to use Wild Wasabi. I love it! I combined it with Purely Pomegranate and Bashful Blue (my favorite Christmas Color Combo right now).

I used my Blender Pins and Ink to color in the Snowmans.

Thanks for looking!

Stamps: It's Snow Time

Paper: Wild Wasabi, Purely Pomegranate, Bashful Blue

Ink: Black Stazon

Accessories: Scallop Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch

Techniques: Watercoloring

ATC Swaps

2007-10-17T09:41:00.001-07:00

I'm hosting two new ATC Swaps!

Bella Christmas ATC Swap - Dress up Bella for Christmas!
Sign up HERE!

SU! Christmas ATC Swap - Using ANY SU! Christmas Set
Sign up HERE!

Tins

2007-10-15T08:18:00.001-07:00

This is my second among many tins I've made. I just think these are sooo fun. I just ordered more and can't wait to put them together. The tin came from Speciality Bottle. There so cheep. They get here so fast too!

The dp I used is "Dashing" from Su! I just love it!

I made this for my brothers gf for her birthday. She loves Cherrys!

Clear Paint Can

2007-10-12T10:19:00.001-07:00

I've had these clear paint cans for some time now. I found them at Staples for like $3. I first filled it up full of Halloween Salt Water Candy. YUMMY. I love salt water candy.
I then added all the ribbon to the handle. Most of the ribbon is SU! but some is from Mike's. I decorated the lid, but forgot to take a picture this morning before work. (I still dont have a home computer :( so sad )

I then put the panel around the paint can and added some stamps.

Stamps: Autumn Apparitions

Paper: Creepy Crawly

Ink: Basic Black

Accessories: Ribbon

Nugget Tin

2007-10-12T10:09:00.001-07:00

Oh I just LOVE these tins. I first saw them from my friend Wendy. She made one and then gave me the link to buy then from Specialty Bottle for like pennies!!! I bought a bunch and cant wait to do some for Christmas and Halloween. Ive already wrapped them, just have to decorate the fronts now. I will show them to you later.

Stamps: Sweet Sampler

Paper: Linen Prints

Ink: Close to Cocoa

Twill

2007-10-04T09:07:00.000-07:00

Todays challenge was to use twill. I haven't used my Twill in a while so this was a great challenge. I love using it too. It ties so easy.

I got a little lazy this morning. I was going to cut out each flower in Pumpkin Pie, but then I thought Brads would be much faster, haha. I was in a rush. I didnt want to be late to work today, again!!!!!

Stamps: Garden Silhouettes

Paper: Old Olive Pumpkin Pie Very Vanilla

Ink: Old Olive Pumpkin Pie

Accessories: Punces, Brads, Twill

Chocolate Moose!

2007-10-02T08:20:00.000-07:00

Ohhhh this was a good color challenge. We were challenged to use Chocolate Chip, Blue Bayou, and River Rock. Love these colors together. I think its just perfect for Moose You.

I'm going to give this to a friend for his birthday. He loves to outdoors and to hunt so I knew this set would FINALLY get used!

Stamps: Moose You, Party Punch
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Blue Bayou, River Rock
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Brads, Flirty Ribbon, Designer Label Punch, 1 3/8" Punch, Brads, Daubers

I've been tagged

2007-10-01T09:40:00.001-07:00

TWICE!!! WOW!! I'm so lucky!!!

I was tagged by my friend Judy and Debi. Just answer the questions and see what your "alternate" names would be!

1. YOUR ROCK STAR NAME: (first pet & current car) - Mitsy Accord

2.YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (fav. ice cream flavor, favorite cookie) Peanut Butter Peanut Butter

3. YOUR “FLY Guy/Girl” NAME: (first initial of first name, first three letters of your last name) acol

4. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal) - Burgundy Dog

5. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you were born)- Louise Santa Maria

6. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first) - Colam

7. SUPERHERO NAME: (2nd favorite color, favorite drink put “The”) Purple The Martini

8. NASCAR NAME: (the first names of your grandfathers)- Ed Stine

9. STRIPPER NAME : ( the name of your favorite perfume/cologne, favorite candy) Envy Skittles

10.WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mother’s & father’s middle names ) Lee Lee

I'm going to tag
Erica
Faith
Ashley

2007-10-01T09:08:00.000-07:00

Gosh, I feel like I have been sooo bad at blogging. I'm sorry. I haven't had a home computer all week now. My laptop went dead a few months ago. I had it in the shop and they told me it couldn't be saved! Its only a year and half old. I'm sooo sad. My parents bought it for me for Christmas and didnt buy the warranty. Boo :( Anyways, I was borrowing an extra computer from the office, but I had to bring it back last week.

So the past two weekends I went to Mammoth!!! I had a blast!!! :) I thought I would share some pictures since I dont have any cards to show you. These are my awesome friends Nate and Tara. We all went to high school together!!! It was Oktoberfest!!!! LOVED IT!

Batty Candle

2007-09-28T09:33:00.000-07:00

Here is a candle I made for my workshop last night. I gave it away as a door prize. It was so easy and such a hit.

The Candle is from Mikes, $1.99. I love the lime green!! I crimped the black piece of CS then wheeled Batty on a piece of Whisper White. I layered it with Lovely Lilac. I then added the Batty for You image with the scallop punch.
The ribbon was added to top it off!

Thanks for looking

Mustard Olives

2007-09-25T08:17:00.001-07:00

Todays color challenge was to use more mustard, old olive, and bashful blue. Great combo!!!

The backround is stamped with Tres Chic and the big leaf from With Gratitude.

Stamps: Tres Chic, With Gratitude

Paper: More Mustard, Old Olive, Bashful Blue

Ink: Same

Accessories: Ribbon, Primas, Brads

Limited Layers

2007-09-21T07:32:00.001-07:00

Todays challenge was to use 3 to 4 layers and to go simply on embellishments. This card measures 4 x 8 1/2.

Stamps: Wishing you the best
Paper: Su Dp Linen Print, Cool Caribeen, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Cameo Coral
Accessories: Ribbon, Corner Rounder, Piercing Tool, Scallop Circle Punch, Brad

5x5 Going Grey...

2007-09-20T09:26:00.000-07:00

Todays Ways to use it Challenge, we were challenged to use Going Grey. I've had this SU! Dp for a while now. I forgot what its called. It was from last years catty. I'm so glad I still had it since I didnt have any Grey CS!!! Luckly I did have the ink though!!!!

Stamps: Fabulous Flowers

Paper: Close To Cocoa, Whisper White, SU Dp

Ink: Close to Cocoa, Going Grey

Accessories: Brads, Ribbon

For a precious girl....

2007-09-19T08:30:00.000-07:00

This is for todays sketch challenge! I did this before work and forgot two layers! Whoops. I guess it looks okay.

I'm going to send this to Ann (abmurray's) Niece. She is battling bone cancer.
You can read about her here

Stamps: True Friend, Priceless

Paper: Almost Ameylyest, Cameo Coral, basic black

Ink: Same

Accessories: Ribbon

Techniques: Piercing

taken with pomegranate artichokes

2007-09-11T08:20:00.000-07:00

Todays color challenge was to use Purely Pomegranate, Taken with Teal, and Always Artichoke. At first I was like Taken with Teal with Always Artichoke (EWWW). But, now I like it.

Stamps: Sassy Stems

Paper: Purely Pomegranate, Taken with teal, Always Artichoke

Ink: Taken with Teal

Accessories: Ribbon

Techniques: Prismacolor Pencils, Gams

VSN Weekend! Day Two!

2007-09-10T08:38:00.000-07:00

VSN is so much fun. For those of you that haven't tried it you really need to. Challenges are posted every hour. You have 45 minutes to complete each one! Then 15 minutes to either upload, it, or clean up!

This card challenge was to put as many things on the card that feel great! Like embossing, fibers, etc.

I used the Su! Set True Friend, along with Real Red, Basic Black, and Whisper White SU! CS! The Main image flower is embossed and so is the sentiment. The fibers are sooo soft. I just love that stuff!!! The background is ran through the cuttlebug for an extra touchy feel!!

For the next challenge we got to stamp on candles. If you haven't tried this its soo easy. The directions can be found here!

I used my SU! Markers to color onto the Tissue Paper. They worked out great! I think I'll make all different sizes and use them as a center piece for Thanksgiving!!!

I used the Su! Set Autumn Harvest along with a Pumpkin Pie Su Marker and Close to Cocoa Stamp Pad.

For the next challenge we were asked to make a farewell card. I choose to send a card to my friend Alicia will be be moving in a month to Portland. Its a pretty big move for her! I'm very excited for her.

I used the Fabulous Flower SU! Set. Along with SU! Designer Paper, Regal Rose, and Close to Cocoa Stamp Pads and CS!

This challenge was to make an Autumn Themed Waterfall Card. The directions can be found here.

I used the New SU! Halloween Paper!! This stuff is soo cute. I also used the Scallop Punch. The set I used was Batty for You! I used Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, and Whisper White Su! Stamp Pads and CS!

Good luck making your own!! Its a bit tricky at first!

For my last challenge I did we had to create a card the reminded us of the movie "Its a Great Pumpkin" Well I had never seen the movie before but from the pics I saw online there were lots of leafs. Soooo I drug out my Autumn Harvest set and created a scene that looked like one from the movie. I masked all the pumpkins. I just love these technique with this set. It looks so real and amazing.

Well thats it for my VSN Weekend!!!! Hope you had just as much fun looking at my cards as I did making them!!!

Happy Monday!!!

VSN Weekend!! What a blast!! Day One!

2007-09-08T14:54:00.001-07:00

I sooo look forward to VSN weekends. I lock myself in my stamp room and have a blast. I get so caught up on cards too!! I start of making a list of cards I would like to do. I know they won't all get done, but its a great start.

To start off Friday Night my amazing SCS friend, Faith was the host! I was sooo excited to see what she had for us. I was thinking, brads, layers, hardware, or one of her fabulous technique's. Well I was right it was a technique.

She came up with the Ink, Spray and Smash Technique. You can visit her blog here for directions. Isn't she amazing. I love ya gma!!!

The second challenge was to make a 2, 4, 6, 8 Box. You can find the tutorial here.

The next challenge was to make a card for someone we love. I made this card for my friends who are celebrating there anniversary this weekend. They have been so amazing the last few months. They are the best friends a girl could ever have.

Love ya Tara and Dale

On to the next challenge we had to make a Baby Card. The image is from Stamping Bella. Everything else I used is SU! Aren't they hott parents?? I can't wait to give this one to a close friend who is just about to have her first little boy.

And the last challenge for Friday night is to make a card that looks like your favorite halloween candy. I just love Candy Corn. Its by far my favorite candy EVER!!! Even during Christmas I could eat it!!!!

Stay tuned for all of Saturdays challenges. I have to run to a Housewarming Party so I wasn't able to finish!! I hope everyone is enjoying there weekend!!! XoXo

Criss Cross Card

2007-09-06T12:52:00.000-07:00

Todays challenge was to create a pocket card. I've been wanting to do a Criss Cross Card for a while now. Thanks Beate for the great tutorial this week!!!

The tutorial can be found here

Stamps: True Friend
Paper: SU! Designer Series Paper - Linen Prints, Close to Cocoa, Pixie Pink
Ink: Same
Accessories: Brads, Ribbon

Giddyupbella

2007-09-05T12:27:00.000-07:00

This is giddyupbella!!! You can buy her from Stamping Bella have a family friend who is turning 16 this weekend so I thought this would be perfect for her since she has SIX horses!! She is spoiled rotten huh??

Stamps: giddyupbella

Paper: Close to Cocoa, Bravy Burgundy, Cameo Coral

Ink: Same

Accessories: Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Oval Punch, Window Punch, Designer Label Punch

Halloween Card

2007-08-31T08:52:00.000-07:00

Here is an easy Halloween card I'm going to do for a beginners workshop I'm having in a couple weeks. I'm going to make a matching goodie bag also, but haven't work on that yet. Stay tuned....

I used the Autumn Apparitions set from the Winter Mini Catalog that comes out September 1st. This set is my favorite right now!! You can do so much with it!

I used my Scallop Punch and then cut out a pumpkin and cat and raised it up with dimensionals. I used Only Orange and Basic Black SU! Cardstock and Ink.

Thanks for looking!!! Hope everyone has a great weekend!

True Friend ATC's

2007-08-31T08:48:00.000-07:00

Here are some ATC's I made. I used the True Friend Stamp set from the New Winter Mini Catalog that comes out September 1st. This set is sooo cute!!! I used Basic Black, Whisper White and Rose Red SU! Cardstock and Ink. I also used the Scallop Punch, 1 1/4" Punch, and then cut out the flower and raised it on a dimensional and put a brad in the center. The ribbon is from Mikes!

Thanks for looking!

You can join one of my awesome ATC swaps HERE

Wiper Card

2007-08-31T08:40:00.000-07:00

Last night I worked on the VSN Pre Challenge #2. It was to make a Wiper Card. I found the directions HERE.

I used Garden Whimsey along with the new In Colors. It turned out pretty cute!! And very easy to make!

Thanks Jan for the great instructions!

2007-08-29T12:07:00.000-07:00

I love Halloween and all the new paper and sets we have!! :)
I just got in a bunch of new sets yesterday and as I rushed home on my lunch break to do the challenge I thought oh man I'm barely going to have any time because I have to cut into the new sets. Ahhh ha!!! I totally forgot that the new Mini Catalog sets are already pre-cut for us! I was sooo jazzzed!!!! But, still ran out of time since I only have 45 minutes.

Stamps: Autumn Apparitions, Batty for You

Paper: Creepy Crawly Designer Series Paper, Only Orange, Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink: Only Orange, Basic Black

Accessories: Scallop Punch

A case from Cammie

2007-08-27T12:41:00.001-07:00

I love her work sooo much!!! I've had this card in my favorites for a while now and finally got the chance to do my own version.

Carolyns card:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...p;ppuser=78793

1. First I changed the pink to red.
2. I used an SU! Set (Priceless) instead of the MFT set she used.
3. I changed the cb folder
4. Instead of the square tag that said thanks I used a circle.
5. Lasty instead of using a flower I used the Designer Label punch!

Thanks for looking