Some Love and Happiness

We've been planning for the past 2 months for my brother's engagement party, which is finally tomorrow! I made this card this morning for him and his fiance to go along with my gift.  I bought them these adorable plates and bowls from Pottery Barn with a fruit pattern (shhh...I bought them for myself too!).  

This card follows Taylor's Cupcake Challenge for this week (TECC61).  I featured this adorable Bittybloom by Stamping Bella, who was colored and paper pieced.  I used my new Nesties that I just received in the mail yesterday to cut her out.  The dp is by Stampin Up! called "Sweet Always".  The sentiment is also SU!.  I used a new EK Success border punch for the scallopy scallop border.

Thanks for stopping by! I am off to make one more card for tomorrow for my Mom to give.

Mr. Bunny

Hello out there! I know it's been awhile, but unfortunately sometimes life gets in the way of stamping! I made this card for the TECC60 challenge on Taylor's blog.  I received my new spring mini catalog pre-order, and this adorable bunny was one of the stamps I ordered.  He is from the set "An Egg-cellent Easter".  The bunny was colored with Copics, and cut out with nesties.  I added some machine stitching around the bottom layer.  The dsp is an oldie from SU! called "Sarah".  My sentiment was stamped and then punched out with the word window punch, I used some linen thread to attach it to the ribbon.

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Hello Princess!

Hello again! Squeezing in a quick post in between Dancing commercials!  I made this card using "Good Night Ellie" which is an adorable set!  I used SU! dp available during sell-abration right now.  For Ellie, I paper pieced her pajamas, and then masked her to stamp the stars from this set behind her.  I stamped and cut out the moon, and then used pop dots to adhere it.  I used the Sizzix top note die cut behind Ellie, and a piece of Sahara Sand that I ran through my Cuttlebug embossing folder.  On the main panel, I added a sentiment and then a bauble on top.

I'll be sending this card off to my little cousin, a true princess at heart!  Thanks for stopping by tonight!

Tea-riffic!

Hello!  I got my order from MFT and CCDesigns in the mail today.  Since the CCDesigns still have to be cut to be put together, I grabbed the MFT to play with tonight.  This set is called "Tea for Two" and although it wasn't a new release this month, it's a new set for me.  I just love this little bunny sticking his head out of the cup!  I also used the MFT designer paper from the Spring Paper Pack.  Love these papers, and they are the perfect size for cards!  

I followed the Mojo Monday #77 sketch for my card today.  The scallop circle is a Sizzix die cut, and I cut the circles from my CM cutting system (STILL waiting for my Circle Scissors Plus!!).  The bunnies were colored with Copics, and on the circles I added some glitter with a Copic Spica pen.  I made a banner flag for my sentiment.  The little baubles are green in real life, and I picked a whole container of these up at a wholesale florist store a few weeks ago.  I think that's about all!

Off to create something else before the premiere of Dancing with the Stars!

Another Sunny Card

I made this card using the "We R Memory Keepers" Nonsense paper again, along with Daisybella.  I also followed Jen's Sketch for you to try (SFYTT) from her blog.  The sentiments are from the SU! set "Best Wishes and More".  I added some Doodlebug glitter to bella's daisy, and colored her in with Copics.  I added a EK Success wavy border punch along the bottom edge of the orange panel.  I also punched a flower out of acetate and layered it underneath my bottom sentiment, secured with a rhinestone brad.  That's all for tonight!

Have a great week!

My Gardening Sunshine

Good evening!  I spent yesterday at an all day crop, and I am just about finished with scrapbooking this Christmas.  I won't mention all the other pictures I have just sitting around waiting to be scrapped, though!

Today I knew I wanted to use my MFT stamps, and pulled out "Can Ya Dig It?" which I paired with the MFTSC71 on Splitcoast.  I paper pieced the girl's dress with some dp from "We R Memory Keepers" Nonsense line which I picked up today at Michael's.  I colored the rest of the image with Copics, and added some inking around the edges with an ink pad and daubers.  I stamped the wheelbarrow image, and then created a mask so I could stamp the flowers to look like they are sitting in there.  I then cut it out and used pop dots to adhere it to give it some dimension.  I used a new EK Success border punch I also picked up today for the border on the orange panel. 

Thanks for stopping by tonight!

MFT Idol!

Good evening! I realized I've been neglecting my MFT stamps for too long, so I pulled some out a few days ago, and went to peek at the MFT message boards on Splitcoast.  I discovered that they are holding a MFT Idol, and that anyone can enter by submitting a MFT creation.  I made this card tonight for the challenge.

I used the stamp set "Retail Therapy" along with dp by Making Memories called "Sabrina" which just so happens to feature MFT colors: pink, white, and black.   On the main image, I did a lot of paper piecing with the dp on one of the girl's dress and on some of the shopping bags.  The rest was colored with Copics (and some SU! markers since I didn't have any gray Copics).  I added the sidewalk with a ruler and pen, and colored it in with a gray SU! marker. On two of the shopping bags, I added some Kaisercraft flower rhinestones.  I added some machine stitching around the bottom panel, and on the right side panel.  I used a Martha Stewart edge punch for the adorable lace border.  For my sentiment, I used 2 SU! oval punches, layered on top of each other, and added some MAMBI rhinestones.

Thanks for stopping by tonight!

Warm Hearts

Here is my card for the Mojo Monday sketch (MOJO76).  I used the MFT "Baby it's Cold Outside" stamp set, along with the "Frosty Day" SU! dsp from the winter mini catalog from earlier this year.  I'd never used this paper pack before today, and I love how these colors go together for winter.  I used a cuttlebug snowflake embossing folder on the bottom Bashful Blue piece of paper, and stamped the sentiment in brown ink. I then punched some hearts out ofTangerine Tango with a Martha Stewart punch and aligned them next to the sentiment.  I then layered various papers, and topped it off with this lovely image.  The image was colored with Copics, and her dress was paper pieced with paper from the pack.  I added some Doodlebug glitter on the snow on the ground and on the snowman.  I finished the card off with some pretty polka dot ribbon tied in a bow beneath the image.

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Just for Fun!

Hello! We have a snow day today because of the snow storm that hit the eastern part of our country last night and this morning! It's still snowing a bit, but that doesn't stop anyone, does it? Cars are flying by right outside my window. Sometimes I wish they'd all stay home and let the snow accumulate on the roads so that we could get another snow day out of it! Oh well, a girl can wish, right?

I had this image left over from last night at the Prettie Pajama Party, so I thought I'd make an Easter card with her.  This is the Sophia from the Bunny Hop set, which was just released last night on Paper Pretties.  I colored her with my Copics, and added some Doodlebug glitter to her bunny ears and the eggs in her basket.  I used the Delicate Dots dsp, which is available through the Sale-a-bration promotion that SU! is currently holding.   I layered some SU! punches for the sentiment panel.  The final touch was some ribbon tied around the corners of the bottom layer.

I'll be back later with a Mojo Monday card, enjoy the rest of your day!

Prettie Party

Good evening! I've been having fun tonight participating in some of the challenges on the Paper Pretties Pajama Party.  I thought I'd share my creations with you all!

The first challenge was to use colors inspired by your favorite cartoon. I chose The Little Mermaid, and pulled out the colors red, green, and purple.  I paired these colors with the Raspberry Tart dsp from SU!, and used the stamp set "Flutter By".

The next challenge was to make a set of 3x3 notecards, and I used Cuddle Me for the cards, as well as the Sell-a-bration "Delicate Dots" paper, along with the ribbon bundle.  

Thanks for stopping by tonight!

Easter is on it's way!

Hi again! I made this card for Taylor's sketch challenge for this week (TECC57).  I just got this simply adorable Sophia stamp in the mail from Paper Pretties.  I joined their Pretties club, so each month you are mailed a new Sophia and matching sentiment in the mail.  She is simply precious, especially this Easter one.  I paired her with some Bella Birds SU! dsp.  On my striped panel, I punched a Martha Stewart punch along the bottom edge.  I cut the sentiment out with my SU! oval punch.  The buttons are from the Button Latte set from SU! (love these!).  I also added some stitching around the outside of the bottom two layers.

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A New Darling!

Good afternoon!  My cousin just had a baby girl, so I knew I just had to make a girly new baby card to send to him and his wife!  I used the sketch from the OCCC for today as the basis for my card.  The stamped image is an Elzybells Stamp called "Peace, dream and wishes," and the sentiment is from a SU! set. I used my nesties to cut out and mat the main image, and colored her in with Copics. I added some glitter on the stars and her halo.  The dsp is a combo of "Bella Birds" and Pink Pirouette prints pack.  I used the in-color buttons threaded with some cute polka dot ribbon.  I also punched a heart out of acetate with my SU! heart punch for the heart underneath the Pink Pirouette flower button.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Magical Mermaid

Good evening! I finally got a chance to sit down and stamp tonight.  I just got the Bella order I had placed when there was a free shipping promotion, and she was perfect to use on my card tonight! I paired her with the BSC69 on Splitcoast, and some new SU! dsp, called "Pink Flamingo".  I colored underwatergoddess-abella with my Copics, and then added some Doodlebug glitter to her starfish and the flowers in her headband.  I then cut the image out with my nesties, and used my sewing machine to add some stitching around the outside.  I also added some stitching to the rectangle panels, which I tried to make look like waves.  The sentiment is included with this bella, and was stamped on vellum.  I added some primas to top it off!

Thanks for stopping by tonight!

Shamrock Luck

This is another card with goodluckabella, following Jen's Sketch for you to Try (SFYTT).  I used many of the same papers as my previous card, as well as this adorable ribbon.  I added a Prima flower with a brad in the corner, although Jen's sketch calls for a grouping of 3, I just couldn't fit it!  The sentiment is also from a Studio G set.  I added some Ecalyptus Stickles on Bella's shirt and the shamrocks.

Thanks for stopping by tonight!

Going Green!

In Honor of St. Patrick's Day! I know Valentine's Day just passed, but it's time to move on to the next holiday already! I've had this goodluckabella for a whole year, and never used her!  For my card, I followed Mercy's Sketch Challenge (MTSC31).  I colored goodluckabella with Copics, matching the SU! colors Lovely Lilac, Certainly Celery, and Wild Wasabi.  I used the Sizzix top note die for the cut out behind the image, with a Studio G sentiment stamped on it.  I got the ribbon at Michael's last night, it is by American Crafts.  For the bottom purple border, I punched some hearts from a Martha Stewart punch, and then glued them onto the piece of paper to look like shamrocks.  

Thanks for visiting today!

A Friend to Friend Valentine

Good evening! I made this card today for the OCC challenge of the week, which was to use 2 or more hearts, as well as for the Taylored Expressions cupcake sketch challenge (TECC53).  I wish you could see the card in real life, because it packs more punch with all of the glitter I've added!  I used the stamp set "Love You Much" from SU! as well as some older dp by SU! The Au Chocolat and Cerise collections.  I love brown and pink for Valentine's day, but brown and red look fabulous together too!  I used a bunch of new punches on this card, including a Martha Stewart heart punch (in the upper left corner). These are matted on a SU! flower punch.  For the heart border, I used another Martha Stewart Valentine punch, and colored the hearts in on it with my Copics.  I loved Taylor's sentiment placement hanging from the ribbon, so I (sorta) copied that, just changed it a bit to fit my card.  For the main image, I stamped it with Chocolate Chip ink and then colored it with Copics.  I added glitter to the dots on the heart, and then ran my glue pen around the outside edge of the square, and then sprinkled it with glitter.  

Thanks for stopping by today!

Snowy Day

Wow! My 3rd post for the day.  I made this card in honor of my snow day today! I thought it'd be cute to send to some teacher friends, since this time of the year, we are all praying for snow days!  I used Mercy's Tuesday Sketch (MTSC 28) for this card, as well as participated in the All That Scraps Design Team #34 challenge to use as many brads as possible.  I used 6, which I think is just about enough without going overboard!

I used the Itzie Inkies Stamp set called "Wintertime Fun" by CC Designs.  It's another set I ordered last month with my CC Designs order, and I hadn't used it yet.  I colored the image with copics and stamped the snowflakes, then added some glue with a glue pen and sprinkled it with glitter.  The dp is from the SU! holiday mini catalog, called "Ski Slope". I know it's a bit Christmas-y, but I thought it looked okay enough to pass for winter.  I punched a snowflake and layered it with a felt flurry in the corner. I actually moved my sentiment to the bottom because it seemed to fit better.

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Cupcake Sketch

Would you believe this is like the most popular sketch week ever!?  There are so many sketches out in blogland this week, and so many prizes to win!  This card is for Taylor's cupcake sketch challenge (TECC52TV).  I used a Hanna Stamps Riley stamp that I've had for quiet some time now, but never used.  I colored him with copics and watercolored his face because I didn't have a lighter shade of brown in my Copics.  The dp is The Sweet Stack from Die Cuts with a View, again.  I used a Sizzix flourish die cut for the Baja Breeze flourishes under my main image, and some SU! buttons in Pink Pirouette.  The "Got Cupcakes" sentiment is from my Flopsey Cupcake set from MFT.

Enjoy the rest of your day!

Happy Cupcake Day Mom!

Happy Birthday to my Mom today! I have off because of a snow storm, so I got to spend the day with my Mom on her special day.  As of this morning, I still had not made her a birthday card, so I searched for some sketches to help as a starting point to get her card made! I used this week's OCC challenge, which was a sketch challenge (my fav!), designed by Jennifer Meyer.  There is also a prize this week, a custom banner and watermark for your blog! I'd loooove to win this, since I can't figure out how to do it on my own! Jennifer's blog is super cute too, with the most adorable cupcake graphics!

Onto some card details: I used the SU! set "Crazy for Cupcakes," along with a Martha Stewart cupcake punch for my cupcakes in the circles.  The dp is by Die Cuts with a View called "The Sweet Stack".  SU! paper colors are Baja Breeze, Pink Pirouette, and Chocolate Chip.  I added glitter to my cupcake icings with a glue pen and loose glitter.  

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!

Hugs and Kisses Bella

Good Morning! I have the day off today in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.  I am spending the afternoon with some college friends, but I did have time to finish up a card this morning that I started yesterday.  This is for the BSC #63, on the Splitcoast Bella boards.  I used topiarybella, who is colored with Copics, and has some Sakura glitter on her hearts.  I used my nesties to cut out Bella and the scallop mat.  I added some dots on the scallop mat, and around the dp underneath her with my white gel pen.  The dp is "Sweet Always" by SU!.  I used my heart punch by SU! for the hearts in the bottom corner, along with some brads and a sentiment from a SU! set, which was stamped on vellum and cut out with a circle punch.

Thanks for stopping by this morning!