Sweet November Pearl Tidepool

I've mentioned I've really been drawn to mermaids lately so when I saw these mermaids at C.C. Designs, I had to have them. 

Amy, the artist behind these beauties and all the Sweet November stamps, is just so talented! She amazes me every time I visit her blog!!

When looking at challenges, I found that this week at Die Cut Dreams Challenge the theme is Life's a beach, so I think this will work for that! 


For the clear "bubbles" I used my Viva Decor Transparent Gloss Pen. For the pearls I used my Viva Decor Ice White Pearl Pen. For the additional "baubles" I used my Viva Decor Emerald Green Gloss Pen. Gotta love Viva Decor!!


For her tail and top, I used my favorite, Creative Inspirations Paint in Sky Blue. I also added a touch of stardust pen to her hair. As one final touch I added Ocean Soul Smooch to her shell on her belt.


At first I thought this was going to be a very simple card and wasn't sure how I'd like it but once I got it done, I really {heart} it. Amazing what a few "extra" touches can do! 

supplies:

• card size: 4 x 6
• stamps: Pearl Tidepool, Amy R Underwater Sentiments,
• paper: SU cardstock, paper from my older than hills stash,
• ink: Memento Tuxedo Black,
• others: copics, American Crafts white pen, Viva Decor Products, Creative Inspiration Paint, stardust pen, Smooch, 

I also wanted to give a big welcome to all the new girls on the PMS DT!! You can see who they are on the PMS blog!! Looking forward to working with you all!!

Try It Out with a "T" 74

It's time for another Try It Out Tuesday (and Thursday)! This week Suzanne gave us a wonderful sketch to follow!

Be sure to check out Susana's store blog, Follow Your Heart, to see how you can play along and also to check out the other team members creations!

Here's the sketch~

There was no doubt what stamps I would choose from for this sketch, I had to ink up some more of the latest Elisabeth Bell for SCACD images! Did you order yours? If not, better head on over and get them!!

I decided to use cutie patootey Howdy for my card today. I wanted her to have some dimension so I stamped her twice and cut one image out and popped it up on pop dots. 

supplies:

• card size: 5 1/2 x 5 1/2
• stamps: Howdy,
• paper: PTI cardstock, Martha Stewart paper,
• ink: Memento Tuxedo Black,
• others: copics, SU marker, copic glitter pens, SU border punch, corner rounder, flowers, flower punch, Kaisercraft pearls, cuttlebug swiss dots embossing folder, glue dots,

Molly

Another super cute fairy from Victoria Case Art Designs! This cutie is named Molly. Isn't she so cute and fun? Love her!

I used a sketch from Tuesday Morning Sketches, sketch #51 for my layout.

I debated about the flowers on the bottom of the oval but finally decided on some smaller Petaloo Dazzlers--on sale right now!. Of course I needed more sparkle so I added some Smooch Illuminate on her tights and arms, and to finish it off, I added stickles to the flowers and her wings. 

supplies:

• card size: 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
• stamps: Molly digi, TAC Tag Tidbits,
• paper: TAC Kaleidoscope Girlz, SU cardstock,
• ink: Memento Tuxedo Black,
• others: copics, CM cutting system, Petaloo Dazzlers, Smooch Illuminate, stickles,
  

Go Green

Have you ordered your new Elisabeth Bell for SCACD Sampler Edition #5 stamps yet? No?? Better run on over to Susana's and order them!!

Here's another way too cute image from the fabulous release, Go Green. Isn't she a doll?

I colored her in fun, bright, happy colors as she just looked like she was a happy girlie!

supplies:

• card size: 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
• stamps: Go Green,
• paper: PTI cardstock, SU cardstock, Basic Grey Lime Rickey,
• ink: Memento Tuxedo Black,
• others: copics, copic glitter pens, Prima flowers, American Crafts Glitter Buttons, scrappers floss, glue dots, stickles,

Happy Birthday Katie Blog Hop!!

Today is Katie's birthday so we are surprising her with a fun, surprise birthday hop!

You should have arrived from the fab Christi S. blog, if not, start at the beginning at the PMS Blog and hop along until you return here. 

A very big Happy Birthday to Katie~~hope it's a day full of fun, happiness and blessings!!


I thought it only appropriate to use my Katie Fairy for this special card!

I used Mercy's Tuesday Sketch, Sketch #79. Seriously, I just {heart} her sketches!!

Here's what I came up with~

supplies:

• card size: 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
• stamps: Katie Fairy,
• paper: PTI cardstock, Basic Grey Green at Heart, SU cardstock,
• ink: Memento Tuxedo Black,
• others: copics, American Crafts white pen, Basic Grey Green at Heart doilies, rhinestones, stardust pen, Smooch Illuminate, stickles,   

Now you should hop on over to the wonderful Dawn B. blog! And don't forget to stop by Katie's blog and wish her a wonderful Happy Birthday!!

Happy Days are here again blog hop!!

Yippie!! Release day! You know I just love release days!! Are you having fun on the FAB hop?? You should have arrived from the talented Aud's blog, if not, start at the beginning of the hop at Suzanne's fab blog!

Be sure to follow the hop until the end and then head on over to Susana's and order your Elisabeth Bell for SCACD Sampler Edition #5! You won't be sorry, such wonderful, versatile images!! 

Today I'm showing you the new image, Just For You. Seriously I am thrilled with this image...the possibilities are endless for it~~obviously a Just for you card, thank you card, Happy Birthday card, just because card and so on!!

I kept this card pretty simple to show off this gorgeous image but I really think this would be a perfect image to use Flower Soft with!! 

I used my Viva Decor Transparent Gloss Pen on the vase but you could also use Diamond Glaze for a wonderful effect. 

For some sparkle I added some slight touches with my Viva Decor Holographic Glitter liner. And then for some shimmer I used my Tsukineko Psst Spritz on the white cardstock--it really looks so gorgeous in real life, so pretty and shimmery.

supplies:

• card size: 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
• stamps: Just For You,
• paper:
• ink: Memento Tuxedo Black,
• others: copics, Viva Decor Transparent Gloss Pen, Viva Decor Holographic Glitter Liner, nestabilites, cuttlebug d'vine swirl embossing folder, Tsukineko Psst Spritz, bella baubles, glue dots,

Now you want to hop on over to the wonderful Simonne's blog! Enjoy the hop and don't forget to go to Susana's and order your stamps today!!

Don't forget!!

I'm busy working on some cards to share with you...but until then, don't forget to enter the blog candy at Susana's store blog, Follow Your Heart, as it ends today!!!

See you tomorrow for the fun blog hop to release the new Elisabeth Bell for SCACD stamps!!

Penny Black Critter Party Cat

I recently had a friend ask me to make some cards for her. I normally don't do this as I worry so much and I instantly go EEK!! but I decided to try and see what I could come up with.

Here's the first card I completed for her...hope she likes it!

supplies:

• card size: 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
• stamps: Penny Black Critter Party,
• paper: PTI cardstock, SU cardstock and designer paper,
• ink: Memento Tuxedo Black,
• others: copics, nestabilities, SU scallop border punch, Prima mini rose in the middle white flowers, SU marker, CM butterfly punch, stickles, 

Be sure that you've entered in the wonderful blog candy at Susana's store blog, Follow Your Heart! And remember, new Elisabeth Bell for SCACD release this Friday!!

Try It Out Tuesday #73

Our challenge today is to use weaving on our projects!! Be sure to check out how you can play along and all the other design team members creations--here!  

While you're there, don't forget to enter the blog candy!! Remember the new Elisabeth Bell for SCACD release is this Friday!!

I was a little stumped at this challenge but then I thought about some of the suggestions Suzanne had given us~~weave ribbon--cardstock--scrappers floss--thread--etc for a background or an embellishment.


I took the easier route and used some ribbon to weave. I used an Elisabeth Bell for SCACD image, Susan. 

For my butterflies I used the Maya Road Mini Chipboard Butterfly set and sprayed one of them with the new Maya Road Mist--very nice mist!! I used Metallic Amethyst,really pretty! Can't wait to order more! For the other two butterflies I used my Smooch Spritz in Grape Burst and Silver Foil. I must say that the Maya Road Mist works much better on the chipboard.

LOL! I got this card all completed and then realized I forgot the weaved ribbon..maybe another day! LOL! At least I have a card to share!

supplies:

• card size: 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
• stamps: Susan,
• paper: Basic Grey Sugar Rush, SU cardstock,
• ink: Memento Tuxedo Black,
• others: copics, Maya Road Mini Chipboard set, Maya Road Mist, Smooch Spritz, nestabilities, cuttlebug swiss dots embossing folder, SU marker, American Crafts white pen,

I will be MIA for a few days as far as visiting blogs and commenting as Sam's mom is visiting us. I'll still have some goodies for you to look at though!! 

Have you entered? and new goodies!

Have you entered in the awesome blog candy at Susana's store blog, Follow Your Heart, yet? NO? Hurry over there and enter!  There are 4, yes 4, chances to win the newest release from Elisabeth Bell for SCACD that will debut on Friday, June 25!

After you're done there, head on over to Susana's for some shopping! She's done it again and got in fab new products!

• Dreamweaver stencils and supplies-includes various pastes for Dry embossing, customize your colors with their stunning Mica's as well as a fabulous range of stencils with more to come if you like them!!! Video coming soon!!! 
• Gorgeous Memory Box 6x6 paper- I can't wait to order some of these!! Gorgeous! 
• More Maya Road fab chipboard and new Maya Road Mists! These mists are so nice!! They mix nice, spray nice and such lovely colors! Even some fun metallic's for a different look!

Don't forget to mark your calendars for the blog hop Friday morning to release the new Elisabeth Bell for SCACD Sampler Edition #5!! Fab new images!!

Favorite stamp?

I joined in one swap this month on a yahoo group. I kept putting it off and putting it off and well, now I'm late. Sigh. 

We were to make a card using our favorite stamp or stamp set. HA! How on earth would you choose a favorite? I finally just went eeny meany miney mo and decided to use a stamp I haven't used yet, Swiss Pixie Birgitta on a tree stump by C.C. Designs.

After I had the image colored I cut it out in a square, really wished I had done a circle..sigh, oh well, next time right?

I kept it fairy simple so it would mail nicely. To add some shimmer and sparkle I added Sundance Smooch to the spots on the mushrooms, chocolate copic glitter pen on the flowers, stardust pen on her hair and dress, and stickles on her wings.

supplies:

• card size: 5 x 5
• stamps: Swiss Pixie Birgitta on a Tree Stump,
• paper: some from my older than the hills stash, SU cardstock,
• ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Bashful Blue, SU Brocade Blue,
• others: copics, SU photo corner punch, Martha Stewart butterfly punch, Sundance Smooch, Chocolate copic glitter pen, stardust pen, stickles

Have a great day! I'll leave ya with a few photos of my sweet Daisy!

Butterfly and Berries Collage

Susana recently got in some gorgeous collage stamps from I Brake For Stamps. They are such gorgeous stamps but I'm not going to lie, they intimidate me. I know they shouldn't but they do.

Figure there's no way to get over that intimidation except by diving in and trying one out. Of course I had to have the Butterfly and Berries Collage. If I conquer it then I'm definitely ordering the Butterfly Collage set of 3 stamps.

I stamped my image with VersaFine Onyx Black and then let my image sit for a few days. Next I colored it with copics...I know I didn't color it exactly perfect but not too shabby for a first attempt.

It just seemed to cry for something more so I tried the cracked glass technique on it. (You can find a tutorial on it-here). I've tried this technique in the past and been unhappy with the results but I liked how this turned out. I wiped some brown ink over it when I was done with the embossing to try and emphasize the cracks more.
I had a hard time photographing this card, so even though you can't see the "cracked glass" it really is there, promise! You can sort of see the cracks in the first photo.

Supplies:

• card size:
• stamps: Butterfly and Berries Collage,
• paper: DCWV Mariposa Stack, SU cardstock,
• ink: VersaFine Onyx Black, SU basic brown, Embossing pad,
• others: copics, UTEE embossing powder, CTMH ribbon, bella baubles, glue dots,

The secret is out!!!!

Are you ready?? Another FABULOUS release by Elisabeth Bell for SCACD is coming June 25th!!

You won't want to miss it!! There will be a FAB blog hop on the 25th and then you can head over and get your wonderful new release at Susana's!!

What is a new release without some BLOG CANDY??  Head on over to Susana's store blog, Follow Your Heart, on the 20th to get entered!!

Mark your calendars, you don't want to miss this!!

Oh my! I'm blushing...

It must be my week...check THIS out!

Bird Fairy

I haven't had a chance to ink up my Kraftin' Kimmie stamps (yup, Susana carries them!! so awesome!) much lately so I decided to remedy that and ink up Bird Fairy.
My inspiration for coloring this wonderful fairy came from the artist herself, Crissy Armstrong, here is her blog post with this fairy--isn't that gorgeous?? wow! 
I know my coloring isn't as fabulous as hers but it was fun to try the "dots" for the background. 
I used my chocolate copic glitter pen on the braids in her hair. For the "pearls" on the scalloped piece--which comes that way in the paper pack, totally cool--I used my Viva Decor Cream Pearl Pen. For her ribbons I used my fav Creative Inspirations Paint in Blue Ice. For some final sparkle, as we know I love sparkle, I used the gorgeous Viva Decor Holographic Glitter Liner on the veins in her wings.
I must say that I love how this card came out and it really renewed my passion for stamping/card making!! Don't ya love it when that happens? 

supplies:

• card size: 5 1/2 x 5 1/2
• stamps: Bird Fairy,
• paper:  PTI cardstock, SU cardstock, Kaisercraft Tea at Elsie's Collection,
• ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Brocade Blue,
• others: copics, copic glitter pen, flowers, Doodlebug paper posies, Viva Decor Cream Pearl Pen, Blue Ice Creative Inspirations Paint, Viva Decor Holographic Glitter Liner, 

Hats Off

I was lucky enough to find the Wild Cards Cricut cartridge on sale at Walmart this weekend...and even luckier that Sam said to go ahead and get it!!

Here's my first card and envelope that I created using it. 

supplies:

• card size: 4 1/2 x approx. 3 1/2
• stamps: TAC Hats Off,
• paper:
• ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Lovely Lilac,
• others: eyelets, Cricut Wild Card cartridge, copics, scrappers floss, stardust pen,

Oh my! What a surprise!

Check this out~~~ Click Here!

Katie

Have you seen the fabulous new fairies that Victoria Case has been drawing? I just love them! So, so cute!!
The first one I decided to color up was Katie, which was a free image on the yahoo group I'm on for Victoria Case stamp/image lovers.

supplies:

• card size: 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
• stamps: digi stamp- Katie,
• paper: SU cardstock, Basic Grey Sultry,
• ink:
• others: copics, CM cutting system, stickles, stardust pens, bella baubles, SU markers,

Try It Out Tuesday # 72

Time for another Try It Out Tuesday! This week our challenge is to use Viva Decor products!! How fun is that!!

Be sure to check out Susana's store blog, Follow Your Heart, to see how you can play along and also to see what the other team members came up with!

I decided to use a Victoria Case for SCACD image~ Follow Your Heart.  I used Viva Decor Sunny Yellow Gloss Pen on one balloon, Viva Decor Sapphire Light Blue Glitter Liner on one balloon, on the final balloon I used Viva Decor Transparent Gloss Pen. On the bows and shirt I used Viva Decor Rose Paper Pen.

supplies:

• card size: 5 1/2 x 5 1/2
• stamps: Follow Your Heart,
• paper: PTI cardstock, Memory Box Gossamer,
• ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, VersaMagic Pink Petunia,
• others: copics, American Crafts white pen, American Crafts glitter buttons, scrappers floss, glue dots, Viva Decor Sunny Yellow Gloss Pen, Viva Decor Sapphire Light Blue Glitter Liner,  Viva Decor Transparent Gloss Pen, Viva Decor Rose Paper Pen,

My hubby loves me...

We traded in my minivan today for a 2010 Chevy Cobalt! I feel so special!

 

Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge #87

I knew the minute I saw the Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge for this week, include a quote on your project, that I had to participate!!

With all the awesome word art from Paper Makeup Stamps, the hardest part was picking out which quote to use!!

I finally decided on using the set, Faith, Hope, Love. Such a gorgeous set.

supplies:

• card size:
• stamps: Faith, Hope, Love,
• paper:
• ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Lavender Lace, SU Lovely Lilac, SU Regal Rose,
• others: CTMH ribbon,

Here's a photo of my two sleepy dogs, thought it was cute and had to share~

Friday Sketchers #106

It's no secret I love sketches so when I'm at a loss at what to create I almost always turn to a sketch challenge to get my mojo going.

I really liked this week's sketch at Friday Sketchers, Sketch #106.

Next was to choose the image! I decided on Emma as I haven't used her in a while and she's so sweet.

I paper pieced her shirt and pants. I wanted her ankle bracelet to stand out a bit more so I used my Viva Decor Pearl Pen on it. I couldn't decide on a sentiment so I filled that space with some Prima flowers. The biggest flower I also used some pretty Prima card jewelry flower centers. Then the other side looked naked so I added a Zva pearl swirl...doesn't that sound cool? pearl swirl...okay, I'm silly. To finish off the card I added some Kaisercraft pearls to the center of the other flowers.

supplies:

• card size: 5 1/2 x 5 1/2
• stamps: Emma, 
• paper: Basic Grey Two Scoops, SU cardstock,
• ink: Memento Tuxedo Black,
• others: copics, Viva Decor Pearl Pen, Zva Pearls, Prima Daisy Crazy Destiny flowers, Prima card jewelry flower centers, Kaisercraft pearls, glue dots,

In the clouds...

I've had many requests for a tutorial on how I make my clouds, so I decided to try and get one made. I'm sure it's like anything, a million different ways to do it but this is how I do mine. ( you can click on the photos to make them larger)

First I stamp the base image and also make a mask of it. I used the new image, Lazy Days from Victoria Case for SCACD here. 

If you're not familiar with making a mask, it is very simple. Stamp your image on a post it note or a regular piece of paper and then cut out the image--the post it note will stick on it's own and I use removable tape to hold down masks made out of regular paper. I also save all my masks so that the next time I need one for that image, I have it.

Next I place the mask over the base image and make sure it is secure and no tape is showing.

Then I take my stencil--which I've had forever--I'm thinking if you don't have a stencil, you could print out a cloud and cut it out as your stencil, and then I start at the bottom of my image and begin sponging. First I use SU Bashful Blue but you could use a lighter blue that is comparable.

As I go up towards the top of the image, I always flip the stencil over so that it's not the exact clouds over and over. I also try to be sure that the clouds extend a few inches beyond the image so they look okay when you cut the image out.

Next I take SU Brocade Blue--or a comparable darker blue--and lightly sponge over the top of the areas I just did without the stencil--just to define it a bit. I've also used a lighter purple for a different effect too.

And that's all I do. After that I remove the mask, color and finish like normal. 

Hope this helps a bit!

supplies:

• card size: 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
• stamps: Lazy Days,
• paper: Basic Grey June Bug- on sale!,
• ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Bashful Blue, SU Brocade Blue,
• others: copics, American Crafts white pen, Martha Stewart butterfly punch,

Spots and Stripes

When looking around at the different challenges I thought that the challenge at Charisma Cardz sounded fun....to use spots and stripes on your creations.

I thought Ladybug Tilda would be fun to use. She is just so adorable!

supplies:

• card size: 5 x 5
• stamps: Ladybug Tilda,
• paper: Basic Grey Bittersweet,
• ink: Memento Tuxedo Black,
• others: copics, SU border punch, Martha Stewart border punch, Prima card jewelry, Kaisercraft rhinestones, copic glitter pens, Viva Decor glitter liner,
  

Splashing by

I had such a wonderful visit with my Dad and family, seems so odd to not be getting together with them today! But they had to leave to visit some other relatives so now it's back to our summer routine. 

While my Dad was here we went swimming for the first time this year. That got me in the "summer time" mood so I thought Lily at the beach would be fun to ink up today! And this cute set is even on sale!! You know you want it!

I used a sketch I found at CPS-Card Sketches, CPS170. 

Isn't Lily just too cute?? I used Viva Decor Transparent Gloss Gel on her goggles to make them appear more realistic.

supplies:

• card size: 5 x 5
• stamps: Lily at the beach,
• paper: Basic Grey Kioshi, SU cardstock,
• ink: Memento Tuxedo Black,
• others: copics, CM stencil/template ruler, SU marker, metallic dew drops-on sale, glue dots, Viva Decor Transparent Gloss Gel,

PMS review-- Meet Webster the Owl!

Are you lovin' the latest PMS release?? There are so many cute sets and images!! You can check them out here! Have fun shopping!! 

In case you missed seeing some of the new images being used, we're doing a review of the new ones! Be sure to visit the PMS blog so you don't miss anything!

Today I'm showing you Webster the Owl! I think he's just too adorable!! 

supplies:

• card size: 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
• stamps: Webster the Owl,
• paper: Basic Grey Granola, SU cardstock,
• ink: Memento Tuxedo Black,
• others: copics, flowers, buttons, stardust pens, copic glitter pens, nestabilities,

Try It Out Tuesday #71

Time for another Try It Out Tuesday challenge!! Remember that we split our team so half of us post on Tuesday and the others post on Thursday~~ so be sure to check out both days! Won't you play along? Just remember to use a stamp that Susana carries in her store!

Welcome to the new team members~ Elaine, Lori, Jacquie and Alex!

Our challenge today was to create a Father's Day project~~ make them masculine and for a Dad. Be sure to check out Susana's store blog, Follow Your Heart, to see the other design team members creations and to see how to play along!

I decided to use Lazy Days from the latest Victoria Case for SCACD release for my card. I figure it could be a Father's Day card from a little girl. Yeah, that's what I'm going with. LOL!! I had Annabelle help me by writing inside the card for me..hehe! I also kept it fairly simple as I figure most Dad's wouldn't want alot of frills.

supplies:

• card size: 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
• stamps: Lazy Days, TAC Trendy Greetings,
• paper: Pink Paislee 365 degrees, SU cardstock,
• ink: Memento Tuxedo Black,
• others: copics, American Crafts white pen, SU markers, bella baubles, glue dots, 

I won't be around much the next few days as my Dad and Step-mom and my half sister are here visiting so I want to spend time with them. I still have some posts ready to go for ya though!! Have a great day!

Proud as a Peacock to be hopping with PMS!!

Woo-hoo! Release day!! You know I love release days! Are you having fun on the blog hop? Loving what you see? I'm sure you are!! Another FABULOUS release from Paper Makeup Stamps!

You should have arrived here from the very talented Tina's blog! If not, go back to the beginning of the hop at the PMS blog and hop along until you return!

Today I am showing you an image and sentiment from the new set, Tweet Things! I think this set is so fun!!

Normally when I think of peacocks I think of blues and greens but I just wasn't in a blue and green mood so I decided to be a bit on the wild side with this one..hehe!! okay, maybe not totally wild but different!

Want to try and win this release?? There are challenges posted on the PMS Blog--here--a fab sketch challenge and then a challenge to use flowers on your card, which is the one I did with this card! 

supplies:

• card size: 5 1/2 x 4 1/4
• stamps: Tweet Things,
• paper: scraps,
• ink: Memento Tuxedo Black,
• others: copics, Fiskars border punch, Petaloo dazzlers, Kaisercraft pearls, SU marker, stickles, stardust pen,

Before you go, I bet you're looking for a letter! My letter for you is E! Now you need to hop along to Maria's wonderful blog!

Hope to see you at the release party in the PMS forum tonight! It starts at 8 pm CST!! and don't forget to order your new stamps after the party!!