Mermaid Monday- Sea You Soon

I took a little time away from my themed posts last month since I was a guest designer for Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps but I'm excited to start getting back on track with them as I did enjoy them so much!! Although, I might not do each theme each week. I decided to just take things slow this year and do whatever really sparks joy with me, not forced creativity.

It's time for Mermaid Monday! This week I'm using Aquarina from The Greeting Farm. Isn't she just so sweet?

For my layout I used an old Deconstructed Sketch, #129.

I didn't have room on the front of the card to put the sentiment so I added it to the inside. 

Have a wonderful day and smile!

Supplies~

The Greeting Farm Aquarina Stamp, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Copics, Prismacolor Pencils, Cosmo Cricket Pixie-licious 6x6 Paper Pad, SU Island Indigo Cardstock, Corner Rounder, SU Island Indigo Ink, Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen, SU Enamel Shapes,

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Wednesday Wings- Tomte Gnome Birds n' Bees

It's Wednesday which means it's time for Wednesday Wings! Today I'm using a digi from Faery Ink called Tomte Gnome Birds 'n Bees. I've had this digi printed out for awhile so I was excited to get it colored up.

This little guy makes me smile! Such a fun digi!!

I used an older Deconstructed Sketch #192 for my layout.

What a great sketch! I really like the elements in this one! Definitely will be using it again!

Hope your day is wonderful and full of smiles!!

Supplies~

Faery Ink Tomte Gnome Birds 'n Bees Digital Stamp, Copics, MFT A2 Stitched Rectangle STAX set 1, SU Poppy Parade Cardstock, MFT Blueprints 6 dies, MFT Stitched Mini Scallop Rectangle STAX, SU Banner Triple Punch, Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen, My Mind's Eye Collectable Notable 6x6 Paper Pad,

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Mermaid Monday- Mermaid Kisses

It's time for Mermaid Monday!! 

This week I'm using a sweet stamp set from Paperie Ink called Mermaid Kisses. I've had this since April, I think, and haven't inked it up, for shame!!! If you haven't heard of Paperie Ink, be sure to check them out as they have the cutest stamps!!

I used an old Deconstructed Sketch for my layout, Sketch #110. 

As I colored up these mermaids I just smiled! They really are just so cute and sweet!! 

Have a wonderful day and smile!

Supplies~

Paperie Ink Mermaid Kisses Stamp Set, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Copics, Crate Paper Neighborhood Collection 6x6 Paper Pad, VersaFine Onyx Black Ink, Spectrum Noir Sparkle Pen, Sequins, 

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SSSC Beauty

Over a year ago I started a series using all the Super Secret Stamp Club stamps in order from The Greeting Farm, (note, these are all retired stamps but occasionally they are available in the Farmer's Market). I got a little sidetracked but I'm hoping to be a little more faithful with this series now. 

Today I'm using #5 Beauty.  Yay!! To see all the other cards I've made with the SSSC stamps, click HERE!

I'm finding that I'm sort of in a rut and feel like I go to the same simple layouts when I can't think of anything else so I'm going to try using sketches more often to challenge that creativity a bit.

For this card I used an old Deconstructed Sketch, #196. 

I'm so thankful that there are creative people out there who can make sketches to help people like me! 😀

I layered the "hello" so that it would have just a touch of dimension.

Have an amazing day and hope you get a chance to do something just for you!

Supplies~

The Greeting Farm SSSC #5 Beauty Stamp, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Copics, Prismacolor Pencils, Basic Grey Urban Prairie 6x6 Paper Pad, SU Basic Black Cardstock, MFT A2 Stitched Rectangle STAX set 2, SU Stitched Shapes Framelits, Stamp Anniething Hello Die, SU Garden Green Ink for inside and envelope, Bo Bunny Double Dot Tuxedo Jewels, 

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Mon Amie Anya again!

Things have been a little stressful and hectic around here so I'm a bit behind on cards but I'm doing what I can to catch up! 

Did you see all the new releases at The Greeting Farm? Such awesome goodies!!

I couldn't help coloring up Mon Amie Anya again as I just adore her!! She is 
just so darn cute!! 

For my layout I used an older Deconstructed Sketch~

I'm entering this card into the following challenges~

• Craft Rocket Challenges~ Anything Goes
• Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge~ Anything Goes
• Craft your Passion Challenges~ Anything Goes
• The Corrosive Challenge~ Anything Goes
• Lil Patch of Crafty Friends~ Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by!! I hope to be back real soon with more cards to share!

For all your help birdies

Another image I colored up in June, Unity's For all your help birdies. Aren't they cute and fun!!

I stamped the sentiment on the inside which reads, Thanks for all your help! For my layout I used an old Deconstructed Sketch~

I'm entering this card into the following challenges~

• Sweet Stampin' Challenge~ Anything but a Birthday
• Sister Act Card Challenges~ Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by and I hope your day is spectacular!!

Stamps~ Unity-For all your help birdies
Ink~ Memento Tuxedo Black
Cardstock~ SU Daffodil Delight, misc white
Designer Paper~ Jillibean Soup-Southern Chicken Dumpling Soup
Other Goodies~ copics, corner punch, MFT Mini Pennant die, SU button, bakers twine, Wink of Stella, pearls

Bookish

I'm back again today with another card using the same March 2011 Key Ingredients Kit. I've done 5+ cards using it already and there's still lots left! I'm having fun though. I stopped today as I was finishing up this card and realized I was smiling and giggling. It is a feeling I can't describe--the feeling I get when I create. I just love seeing it all come to life and go together. Especially cards like this one that I really, really, really sort of LOVE!

I used the fabulous Bookish stamp on this card which is from Whimsy Stamps--Time For Tea Designs collection. I'm really smitten with these stamps! I also used the sentiment from Whimsy Stamps-Raindrop Echo Designs- Friendship Ticket Sentiments. 

She has glossy accents on her glasses so that's why you see a little glare in the photo. :)

I used an older Deconstructed Sketch~ #166

I'm entering this card into the following challenges~

• Divas by Design~ Anything Goes

Have a wonderful day! It's finally turning cooler here and I'm loving it! I had my first Pumpkin Spice Latte of the season today~~life is good!!

If all else fails, add pink, sparkle and a butterfly!

Stamps~Whimsy Stamps-Raindrop Echo Designs-Friendship Ticket Sentiments, Whimsy Stamps-Time For Tea Designs-Bookish
Ink~ Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Poppy Parade
Cardstock~ SU Basic Black, Copic Xpress it,
Designer Paper~
Other Goodies~ copics, SU border punch, SU retired heart punch, TE March 2011 Key Ingredients kit,

Fly Butterfly

Another Sweet Pea Stamp creation to share today! Did I mention that I'm in love with these stamps? hehe!

Today uses another stamp from ching-chou kuik's collection, Fly Butterfly! I have the rubber stamp but it's also available as a digi too!

I had a happy accident with this card too. I traced very lightly, or so I thought, in pencil around the die so I knew where to color the blue background without going to the edge thinking I could just erase it. Well, it went into the paper too deep and wouldn't erase so I ended up going over it with my stardust glitter pen. I love the effect and will be doing this again! Happy accident!

My layout is based on an older sketch from the Deconstructed Sketch~

I'm entering this card into the following challenges~

• Sweet Pea Stampers ~use kraft on your creations
• Divas By Design~ Anything Goes
• Paper Crafting Journey~ flowers
• Sister Act Card Challenges~ Anything Goes

Enjoy your day and smile!! ohhh, just as I was getting this post ready I spied the following on the Sweet Pea Stamps Facebook page~~ Through the end of the month, spend $25 in rubber stamps and receive a free rubber stamp ($5.99 value), enter the code freestamp and this will take $5.99 off your order (this is for rubber stamps only, digis not included)

Happy Shopping!!! (click HERE for their rubber stamp selection!)

If all else fails-add pink, sparkle and a butterfly!

stamps~ Sweet Pea Stamps-ching-chou kuik's Fly Butterfly,
ink~ Memento Tuxedo Black
cardstock~ copic xpress it, SU Crumb Cake
designer paper~ My Mind's Eye-Lime Twist-Happy Go Lucky
other goodies~copics, nestabilities, stardust pen, SU punch, flowers, pearls, stickles, Smooch Glitz Gold Rush, 

copics used~ E00, E01, E11, R20, R30, E53, E34, E43, RV10, RV11, B34, B45, RV34, BG70, BG72, BG75, BG78, RV52, RV63, RV55, RV66, Y00, Y02, Y11, BG10

Shopping Our Stash #22

(Be sure to scroll down for my Whimsy and Stars Studio post)
Time for another Shopping Our Stash Challenge! Be sure to visit the blog to see how you can play along and to see the other design team members wonderful creations!
Our challenge this week is to use the Inspirations Photo/Dia De Los Muertos! You could be inspired by the skulls, cookies, flowers, etc. or the Dia De Los Muertos theme.

I went with the brighter colors and the skulls and used my TGF Sweet n’ Toxic. Poor thing hasn’t been used before I don’t think..so sad. LOL!

For my layout I used the Deconstructed Sketch #23.

The little details~ Sweet n’ Toxic, Memento Tuxedo Black, copics, DeLovely papers, A Muse scallop die, SU Pixie Pink ink, SU Green Galore ink, SU Glorious Green ink, rhinestones, stardust pens,