Bella Kitty Creations

Sweet Sketch Wednesday 52 - Kindred Spirits

2010-06-06T10:47:00.000-07:00

It's been a busy week and weekend, but I managed to squeeze a card in... I made this card for a couple getting married on the 19th of June. Unfortunately my hubby and I will be away and are not able to attend the wedding :( They are not the "love bird and flowers" type of people, so I opted to go a little "dark" for their card. I know that they will appreciate it, being untraditional as they are!

I used Sweet Sketch Wednesday #52 and the image is from Tiddly Inks called The Happy Couple.

Thanks for taking a peek, now I have to get busy on my Dad's Father's Day card!

Happy Sunday!

Michelle

Paper: Basic Grey; Black Tie , Neenah Solar White , SU! Black and Gray cs

Inks: Copic Markers and paper edged in Dew Drop Versamagic in Midnight Black

Embellies: Prima flowers, Pearls; Kaiser, Ribbon; Basic Grey and I bought the stickpin from Wild Orchid Crafts.

Tools: SU! Punches for sentiment and EK Success edge punch.

Mojo Monday 141 - Happpy Father's Day

2010-06-03T14:54:00.000-07:00

Here is the card that I made for my hubby for Father's Day. He considers himself the Grill Master (what man doesn't). When I saw the image from Mo's Digital Pencil, I knew it was perfect for his card! I used Mojo Monday's Challenge 141.

Off to make my dad's Father's Day card and a wedding card.

Have a great night and thanks for stopping by!

Michelle

Stamps: Mo's Digital Pencil ; The Big Guy Grilling and Papertrey Ink; Father Knows Best

Paper: Cosmo Cricket; The Boyfriend, PTI Kraft and a scrap piece of Bazzill cs

Ink: SU! Creamy Caramel and Close to Cocoa, Copic Markers

Embellies: Buttons from my stash and twine from PTI

Tools SU! Punches

Card Patterns Sketch #66 - Happy Anniversary

2010-05-31T10:42:00.000-07:00

Happy Memorial Day everyone!

My hubby is in the backyard organizing the shed, so I took this opportunity to make a card for our anniversary coming up on June 22nd!

I used the Card Patterns Sketch #66 and an image from Di's Digi Downloads called First Day Out. I thought is was perfect for my card!

I stamped the saying "You Hold the Key to my Heart" on the inside of the card to go with the little key on the front. The flourish in the corner is also from that set.

Thanks for stopping by to take a peek, I appreciate it!

Michelle

Stamps: Di's Digi Downloads; First Day Out, MFT; Simply Said and CTMH stamps from the kit, Key to My Heart

Paper: Basic Grey; Sugar Rush, Neenah Solar White and a scrap piece of Bazzill cs

Ink: SU! Real Red and Copic Markers

Embellies: Prima Flower, SU! Old Olive Twill, Queen & Co. Pearls and little key from my stash

Tools: Martha Stewart Leaf punch

Sweet Sketch Wednesday 51- LET'S GO FLYERS!!!

2010-05-29T06:54:00.000-07:00

I live in a Philly Suburb, so of course, I am sporting orange today, as is everyone I have seen so far this morning in my area. Why do you ask?? In honor of the first game of the Flyers in their quest for the CUP!!! I am heading to my uncle's house today for a dual purpose party, Memorial Day and the Flyers! They are die hard, and I mean DIE HARD fans. I just had to make a card to bring over with me. I hope that they get a kick out of it!

I used the image Hockey Beary by Prairie Fairy Designs. I also used Sweet Sketch Wednesday Challenge #51.

I made the little pennant out of plain 'ole white cardstock, using a font in Microsoft Word. Then inked it up a bit and glued it to a toothpick. I hand drew the little puck on the image as well.

I hope that everyone has fun today, in whatever you may be doing!

Thanks for taking a peek and LET'S GO FLYERS!!!!!!!!!!!

Michelle

Stamp: Prairie Fairy; Hockey Beary

Ink: Copics and SU! Pumpkin Pie and Black

Paper: SU! Creepy Crawly, Pumpkin Pie and Black and Neenah Solar White

Tools: CM Cutter, needle and thread

Embellies: Buttons from my stash

Tuesday Morning Sketches Challenge #47

2010-05-28T04:48:00.000-07:00

Happy Friday!

I hope that everyone is gearing up for a fun Memorial Day weekend! (for those of us in the states)

I made this card for the Tuesday Morning Sketches Challenge #47. Melissa thanks for another great one!

I used an image from Meljen's Designs called a Girl and Her Kitty. I ran the background thru my Big Shot using the Texture Plate Dot Daisies and then sponged it with SU! So Saffron to make the dots pop out a bit. Again, I don't think it came up in the photo that well.

I colored her with my copics and then did a little background color with my Prisma pencil.

I'm off to start some errands (hubby is buying me my birthday present today) Woohoo! It's a bit early but he wants me to have time to play with it this weekend. I think I'll keep him ;)

Thanks for swinging by!

Michelle

Stamp: Meljen's Designs

Paper: Basic Grey; Max and Whiskers, SU! So Saffron and Chocolate Chip

Embellies: Prima flowers, buttons and ribbon from my stash

Tools SU! Scalloped Circle Punch and Sizziz Big Shot

Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge - A Good Friend

2010-05-26T15:01:00.000-07:00

I am ever in the pursuit of digital stamps and I mean this has become an OBSESSION with me!

So here is my latest discovery....

Wags 'n Whiskers Stamps - anyone who knows me, knows that I LOVE my kitties!!! So when I saw this line of stamps, I went bonkers!

This is for their Challenge - A Good Friend.

The name of the image is Budding Artists, I only hope that they come out with more digis! and soon ;)

I used the Mojo Monday Sketch #140 for the layout. Love those sketches!!!

Thanks for taking a peek!

Michelle

Stamps: Wag 'n Whiskers' Budding Artists and PTI; Handwritten Notes

Paper: Basic Grey; Max & Whiskers and SU! More Mustard and Choc. Chip

Ink: Copics, Prisma Pencils (technically I guess they are not inks :) and SU! More Mustard

Embellies: ribbon by Daisy D's, a button from my stash and embroidery floss

Tools: Nestabilities and a good 'ole needle for the thread!

Just Magnolia - Week 56 Challenge

2010-05-24T14:41:00.001-07:00

Just a quick post before I start dinner...

I received a couple of Magnolia stamps and some Basic Grey paper from Yvonne at Yvonne's Craft Creations, after winning a challenge that she sponsored at the Anyone for Anya blog. I finally broke them out and starting playing. I just loved coloring her! Thanks so much Yvonne!

I made this card for the Just Magnolia - Week 56 Challenge.

Thanks for stopping by!

Michelle

Stamps: Magnolia; Tilda (sorry I don't know the exact name of the stamp) and SU!; For a Friend

Paper: Basic Grey;Kioshi, Neenah Solar White and SU! Elegant Eggplant

Ink: Memento, Copics and Spica Glitter Pens, VersaMagic ink in Eggplant

Embellies: Flowers by Prima, Kaiser pearls and ribbon from my stash

Tools: Martha Stewart; Branch punch, Ek success; tag punch, CM; Oval Cutter and my Bow Easy

Embrace Happiness- Mo's Digital Challenge #32

2010-05-23T04:31:00.000-07:00

Here is a card that I made for Mo's Digital Challenge #32, What's Love Got To Do With It?.

You had to create a card that portrayed any type of love. I chose the image Buds.. This has to be one of the sweetest images I have ever seen! It reminds me so much of my sister's dog Buddy!

I used an older sketch by The Sweet Stop SSS53. Korin really has some outstanding sketches on her challenge blog!

I colored the image in with my Copics and then used my Prisma Pencils for the shadowing underneath the dog. Note to self... see what the color looks like BEFORE you add it directly to the image! I am really disappointed with how that looks and have tried really hard to correct it, to no avail :(

I hope that everyone has a wonderful Sunday! The weather is not great here, but that means more stamping time!

Thanks for taking the time to check out my blog!

Michelle

Stamps: Mo's Digital Pencil; Buds and Papertrey Ink; Mixed Messages

Paper: CTMH ; Key to My Heart (thanks E for reminding me that I have that!)

Inks: Dew Drop Versamagic in Red Magic and Wheat, CTMH; Taffy

Embellies: Prima white flowers and Queen & Co. Pearls

Tools: SU! Circle Punch and Martha Stewart edge punch in Lattice.

Celebrate - A double challenge!

2010-05-21T12:31:00.000-07:00

Happy Friday everyone!

Hope that everyone is getting ready for a good weekend! The weather is as promised here... sunny and warm! I also lucked out on the yard work for today too ;) My hubby finished right before I returned home from my sister's house.. hehe

My uncle's birthday is coming up in a few weeks and I always struggle with masculine cards. So when I saw the new release from Meljen's Designs called A Dog's Day and the Challenge #8 Seeing Spots. I felt inspired by the image called Chili Chihuahua! He loves Mexican food and Sangria.. How perfect!

I also combined it with the Sweet Sketch Wednesday Challenge #50.

I printed out a few copies of the image and then hand cut peppers for the side and a set to raise on the image itself. Not sure if it showed that well in the pic, as usual :(

I hope that you all have a great weekend!

Thanks for stopping by :)

Michelle

Paper: KI Memories; Suprise Confetti (old stuff) and Bazzill cardstock

Embellies: SU! More Mustard Ribbon

Ink: Copic Markers, Copic Spica Glitter pens, Colorbox Chalk Ink in Sea Breeze and SU! More Mustard

Tools: SU! Oval Punch

Hello Friend - Tuesday Morning Sketch #46

2010-05-20T14:25:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone!

I hope that everyone had a great week so far! The weather is beautiful today and it should be just as great for the weekend. Woohoo! I hope that all of your local forecasts are just as nice!

This is a card that I made for the Tuesday Morning Sketch Challenge #46. No sketch this week, you were to use your Favorite Color Combo and Glitter. I have several color combos that I love, but I tend to always lean towards Su! Rose Red and the R85 Copic Marker combo, so I chose that for the challenge.

This card is made using the SCS Sketch #SC281 and the image is from a new digi stamp site that I fell in love with called Pollycraft. She is from the Felicity and Friends line and is called

Felicity - Home Girl. Isn't she adorable?

Ok, so now I am sure you are asking yourself, where's the glitter? It didn't come up in the photo! I used My Mind's Eye Glitter Book paper and her headband, pockets and green stripe on her jeans are colored with the Copic Spica Pens in the coordinating color. Trust me it's there! ;)

Thanks as always for taking a peek, I appreciate it!

Michelle

Stamps: Pollycraft; Felicity Home Girl and MFT; Simply Said

Paper: My Mind's Eye; Home Glitter Book, SU! Rose Red , PTI;Hibiscus Burst and scrap piece of Bazzill Oh and the image was printed on Neenah Solar White

Ink: Color Box Chalk Ink in Wheat and Copic Markers

Embellies: Kaiser Craft Rhinestones

Tools: SU! Oval Punch and Martha Stewart border punch

Way to Go Dana!!!!

2010-05-17T15:02:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone!

I hope that you all had a good Monday!

I am back with a card.... go figure ;)

My niece Dana, who is 8, just made the traveling soccer team after a grueling week of try-outs! I am so proud of her and just had to make a card to send her! The teams colors are blue and yellow which is why I chose this color combo... Had to make her authentic, ya know?

I used the Sweet Sketch Wednesday #49. Another wonderful sketch by Arlana!

This image is by Mo Manning at Mo's Digital Pencil. She is Soccer Girl.

Thanks for taking the time to check out my blog and leave a comment, I really appreciate it!

Michelle

Stamps: Mo's Digital Pencil; Soccer Girl and CTM; Say it in Style

Paper: BoBunny; Calypso Laugh, Stampin Up; Brilliant Blue and So Saffron and the image was printed on Neenah Solar White

Embellies: Flower by Prima, Button, brads and ribbon from my stash

Ink: Copic Markers, CTMH black and ColorBox Chalk ink in Prussian Blue

Tools: SU! Punch

Lucky #13

2010-05-09T16:04:00.000-07:00

First off, I hope that everyone is enjoying their Mother's Day!

This is a stamp that I have been anxiously awaiting! It is Thursday by The Greeting Farm. This stamp totally kicks! (in my opinion)

I combined two challenges with this card. Farm Fresh Friday Sketch and

Anyone for Anya Challenge .

Thirteen is my lucky number and the day of the month that I was born :)

I cut the letters using my Cricut and the George cartridge.

Thanks for taking a peek and as always, comments are very appreciated!

Michelle

Stamps: The Greeting Farm: Thursday and CTMH Storytime lowercase

Paper: Basic Grey Green at Heart and Bazzill cs

Ink: Copic Markers, VersaMagic in Wheat and SU! Old Olive

Embellies: Queen and Co. Rhinestones

Tools: Cricut machine and SU! punches

Sweet Sketch #48 Happy Mother'sDay

2010-05-07T12:55:00.000-07:00

Happy Friday everyone!

I can finally post this card as my Mom won't see it on my blog now. This is her Mother's Day card, again not very traditional, but I wanted the same type of image that I used on my sister's card.

This card was made using Sweet Sketch #48 over at Sweet Sketch Wednesday. This was a really cool sketch and I had a lot of fun with it! Thanks Ariana!

The image is by Mo Manning at Mo's Digital Pencil and is called I Love It. How cute is this little girl????

She was colored in with my ever trusty Copics and I inked all of the edges of the paper with ColorBox Chalk Ink in Chestnut Roan.

Thanks for stopping by and for leaving a comment, they make my day!

Michelle

Stamps: Mo's Digital Pencil; I Love It and CTMH Say it in Style

Paper: Crate Paper; Birdie Collection, Bazzill cs and Papertrey Ink; Vintage Cream

Embellies: Ribbon and buttons by Papertrey and embroidery floss (from my cross-stitching days!)

Tools: CM cutting tools

Thinking of You

2010-05-04T01:53:00.001-07:00

I just wanted to post this quickly before I headed off to work this morning...

This is the card that I made for my Featured Stamper spot on Tuesday Morning Sketches which will be on Melissa's blog today along with the actual sketch for this card.

Thanks so much to Melissa and her DT for selecting my card, I am honored!!!

This is another digital image from Mo's Digital Pencil, it is called End of Summer.

I colored her with my copics and then shadowed the background with my Prisma pencils and OMS.

The button wrapping on the side was done after I watched a tutorial by Michele Boyer at Paper Cuts found here. I also distressed the edges of the dp to give it a "country" feel.

I hope that you all have a great day!

Thanks for taking a peek!

Michelle

Stamps: Mo's Digital Pencil; End of Summer, CTMH; Say it in Style

Paper: Basic Grey;Urban Prarie, Bazzill CS and Neenah Solar White

Embellies: buttons and cream twine by Papertrey Ink

Tools: SU! punches and cutting tool

Card Patterns Sketch #62

2010-05-02T11:57:00.000-07:00

I hope that everyone is having a great weekend. The Communion was beautiful yesterday and my niece and whole family had a wonderful time celebrating!

I managed to squeeze in some time to participate in yet another blog challenge. I can't help myself!

This one is from the Card Patterns Weekly Sketch Blog and is Sketch #62.

This is my first circular card! I have to say, it was fun!!! The two brads on the edge are to hold the card together, I really didn't know how else to do that, if anyone has any suggestions, I would love to hear them!

I cut the scallaped circles out with my new Cricut cartridge Forvever Young, this cartridge rocks! There are so many possibilities!

I also used a new stamp line that I have been dying to get my hands on! It is a Gorjuss Girl/Sugar Nellie stamp bought from Funky Kits in the UK.

Thanks for taking a peek, your comments make my day!

Michelle

Stamps: Gorjuss Girls by Sugar Nellie Stamps; A Little Birdie Told Me

Paper: 7 Gypsies; Victoria and Bazzill cs

Embellies: Prima;Tiny tots flowers, SU! ribbon and brads from my stash

Tools: Cricut Machine, Su! Slot Punch and the Bow Easy (my fav new little tool!)

First Holy Communion

2010-04-30T04:26:00.000-07:00

TGIF!!

Just wanted to do a quick post before running off.

Tomorrow is my niece Dana's First Holy Communion. This is the card that I made for her.

I really struggled with this one. It is really hard to do a card that is basically all white! Even the image! So I made up for color, by using texture to jazz it up a bit. This card was made using the Splitcoast Sketch # 276. If you look real close you can see the little pearls I added to her veil using Liquid Pearls.

The image is from Karen's Doodles. This is her Holy Communion set, which is perfect for me because it came with another little girl and a little boy that I can use for my niece Gianna's and my nephew Cole's Communions in the coming years!

I hope that you all have a great weekend, I hope to be back with something on Sunday.

As always, thanks for taking the time to look at my posts!

Michelle

Stamps: Karen's Doodles; Holy Communion Set

Paper: PTI Select White and SU Basic Gray and Blush Blossom

Embellies: Queen & Co. Pearls and Liquid Pearls

Tools: Cuttlebug and Sizzix Embossing Folders

Dare to be Different

2010-04-27T16:45:00.000-07:00

It's Tuesday and you know what that means... it's time for another Tuesday Morning Sketch Challenge!! This one is Sketch #43 .

Another great sketch, thanks Melissa!

Just a note... Next Tuesday I will be the featured stamper on the Tuesday Morning Sketches Blog, I am very excited and so please, if you get a chance, check it out...

The ribbon was shredded on purpose, thought it made it look more "gothy" ;)

I just kept on thinking of the video, Love is a Battlefield by Pat Benatar. Now you know I am sooooo showing my age!

I glittered her hair, but unfortunately it didn't come up in the photo :( I also ran the Core'dinations paper through my Cuttlebug and sanded it up a bit, again, just to give it a ragged look.

Ok, onto the basics

Stamps: The Greeting Farm; Gothroxy (digi) and sentiment by Stampingbella

Paper: 7 Gypsies; Victoria, Core'dinations and SU!

Embellies: CTMH and American Crafts ribbon and PTI buttons

Tools: Cuttlebug and Martha Stewart Lattice Punch ( I cut off the looped edge)

Thanks so much for checking out my blog... All of you ROCK!!!!

Michelle

Feeling Under the Weather?

2010-04-25T12:46:00.000-07:00

Happy Sunday everyone :)

I am back with another blog challenge, a perfect activity for a rainy Sunday! I hope the weather is better in your neck of the woods!

This is for the Anyone For Anya Sketch #9 Challenge . This is my first challenge with this blog and I LOVE Anyas!

Thanks for stopping by!

Michelle

Stamps: The Greeting Farm; Rain, Snow, Shine and MFT Rain or Shine

Paper: Imaginisce; Lucy Bird and SU! Pink Passion cardstock

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and CTMH Watermelon

Embellies: Stampingbella

Mo's Challenge #28

2010-04-24T16:20:00.000-07:00

It's been a few days since my last post. My hubby and I were in Cape May, NJ for the past three days. What a wonderful time!!! I took my first horse and carriage ride!! The driver, Lauren, was so informative about the history of the houses it was incredible!

So, we returned today and I was itching to color. I just had to do Mo's Challenge #28, the challenge was 1 ribbon, 2 brads or buttons and 3 designer papers. This is a card I made for my sister for Mother's Day, I know... not your tradition card. I was inspired by her daugher, my niece Gianna, who ADORES her baby dolls.

I used a sketch by Friday Sketchers #99. Oh and go figure, I colored this cutie with my Copics.

Stamps: Mo's Digital Pencil; Sophie and sentiment: PTI Women of Life

Paper: Kaiser Craft; Pennyroyale Collection, PTI; Dark Chocolate and Vintage Cream

Embellies: Kaiser Craft brads and SU! ribbon

Tools: my new found toy the Bow Easy!

Because Nice Matters

2010-04-20T17:13:00.000-07:00

Well it is Tuesday and time for another Tuesday Morning Sketch! I tweeked this sketch just a little bit because I couldn't fit my image in a small enough circle to do a rectangular card!

This image is another wonderful image from Mo Manning! It is called Maya'sBalloons, isn't she the sweetest?

Thanks so much for taking the time to check out my blog!

Michelle

Stamps: Mo's Digital Pencil; Mayas Balloons, SU! ;Sweet Little Sentiments

Paper: BoBunny; Calypso Dream and SU! Real Read cardstock

Embellies: Buttons and Flowers; Making Memories, Stamping Bella: Baubles, Ribbon from my stash

Tools: CM circle cutter and SU! corner punch

Joy is....

2010-04-17T09:42:00.000-07:00

Squeezing a kitty!

I created this card for the 27th Challenge at Mo's Digital Pencil. I can't get enough of these images! In fact, right after this post I am going to purchase another one for the card I am making for my niece Dana's First Holy Communion that is coming up.

The background paper is by Core'dinations (spelled it right this time!) the Chocolate Box pad . I ran it through my Big Shot with a Sizzix texture folder and then sanded away. I also distressed the edges of the pp and ran it thru my sewing machine.

Thanks for stopping by!

Michelle

Stamps: Mo's Digital Pencil; Patience and SU! Small Script set

Paper: Core'dinations, PTI Vintage Cream and Basic Grey's Nook & Pantry

Tools: Nestabilities, sewing machine and SU! Cutting Kit and Corner Rounder

Embellies: Buttons and ribbon from my stash and PTI twine

Ebony Rocks!

2010-04-16T06:51:00.000-07:00

Happy Friday everyone!

I just wanted to do a quick post before I headed out...

I made this card using a Farm Fresh Friday sketch from The Greeting Farm Stamps. The stamp is also from The Greeting Farm and her name is Ebony. I bought this paper at last year's CKC and never opened it,I thought it went perfect with her! It is by Rusty Pickle and it is called Pirate Princess.

I used my Nestabilities to cut out a piece of Coordinations Black Magic paper then just sanded it to bring up the swirls. Love that paper, another thing purchased but never used. tsk, tsk!

Stamps: The Greeting Farm and Hanna Stamps

Paper: Rusty Pickle, Coordinations, CTMH and SU!

Embellies: Bazzill Bling It! and Martha Stewart glitter for her handband and the skull's eyes.

Tools: Nestabilites

Thanks for taking the time to take a peek, I appreciate it!

Michelle

Tuesday Morning Sketches Challenge #41

2010-04-14T13:59:00.000-07:00

I made this card for the Tuesday Morning Sketches Challenge #41. I LOVE these challenges. I am getting a wee bit addicted to all of the blog challenges out there!

This challenge did not have a sketch, the challenge was to use Soft Hues, Flowers and Ribbon. I use flowers and ribbon a LOT however, soft hues is not my norm. This is what I came up with.

The stamp is from Mo's Digital Pencil, she is Baby Fairy Flora. Another beatiful image from Mo Manning.

This little cutie was colored in with my copics and I double layered her wings to give her a wee bit of dimension.

Thanks for taking the time to stop by!

Michelle

Stamp: Mo's Digital Pencil;Baby Fairy Flora

Paper: Basic Grey;Lily Kate and SU! cardstock

Embellies: Flower by Prima (of course!), ribbon from my stash and SU! Pretties Kit for stick pin

Tools: My ever trusty Nestabilities

Catch a Star!

2010-04-11T07:36:00.000-07:00

I made this card to participate in the week's Farm Fresh Friday challenge over at The Greeting Farm. You had to use something that you forgot you had. So I found this Cosmo Cricket paper buried that I bought I think around two years ago! I also found the ribbon purchased about the same time! I should participate in all challenges using old stuff, maybe then some of my stash would go down :)

I used a sketch from Card Patterns, you can find it here.

I hope everyone is having a great weekend, thanks for stopping by!

Michelle

Stamps: The Greeting Farm;Cheeky Shooter, sentiment by My Favorite Things

Paper: Cosmo Cricket; Jitterbug and Bazzill cs

Embellies: ribbon by Daisyd's, some jute twine for her lasso and Martha Stewart glitter

Tools: Nestabilities, SU! punches and sewing machine

Smile

2010-04-08T16:28:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone,

Well, I am posting two days in a row because I stumbled on yet another digital stamp site.

I am in LOOOOVE.. This site is called Mo's Digital Pencil. WOW, this artist is so uber talented, I am in awe. So I found it last night and of course had to purchase two immediately. This stamp is called Angelina's Balloons. Once I saw it I couldn't stop laughing. This is the cutest image!!!!

Then I just had to participate in Mo's Challenge #26.

Thanks for taking the time to look at my blog!

Michelle

Stamps: Mo's Digital Pencil, Sentiment: CTMH

Paper: CTMH; Sillouette, SU! cardstock and Neenah Solar White

Embellies: Flowers by Prima, Ribbon by Papertrey and button from my stash

Tools: Nestabilities, Cuttlebug and SU! Punches

Freaky Birthday

2010-04-07T16:13:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,

Happy Wednesday! Don't know what the weather is doing in your part of the world, but it is HOT here in SE PA. Today it hit around 90! Too hot, too soon! What happened to spring?

While trying to stay cool, I created this card for the Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge 133, you can find it here. This is my first time participating with these sketches. I really like all of the wonderful sketches you can find on blogs. Thanks to all who create them!

I used the digi stamp Freaky Flutter by The Greeting Farm and colored her in with my copics.

I ran the middle thru my Cuttlebug with the Swiss Dots folder (my fav) and then inked it up with chalk ink. I also used the Copic Clear Spica pen on her headband and the butterflies but it didn't show up in the picture :(

Thanks for stopping by!

Michelle

Stamps: TGF;Freaky Flutter and sentiment by Hanna Stamps

Paper: Basic Grey Kioshi and cs by Bazzill

Embellies: pearls by Queen & Co. and ribbon by SU!

Tools: Cuttlebug, Nestabilities and Martha Stewart butterfly punch

You Rock!

2010-04-05T14:24:00.000-07:00

I have to first give a BIG thank you to Pegg, (my TGF stamping buddy and teammate) for this image. She was kind enough to send a bunch of The Greeting Farm images to me. She is the one that I colored first! She is 80's Anya and it really took me back when I was making this card.

Big hair and leg warmers, yeah that was all ME!

Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate it!

Michelle

Stamps: The Greeting Farm; 80's Anya and Sentiment; Hanna Stamps

Paper: dp;Scrapworks (a few years old) and cs; SU! Pumpkin Pie and Old Olive

Ink: Copics, Memento, SU! Rose Red

Tools: SU! Punches and Cutter Kit

Embellies: Prima Flowers, SU! ribbon and Queen & Co. pearls

Midnight

2010-04-01T14:52:00.000-07:00

Don't know what else to title this card...

This is a new stamp line that I am getting into, it is from Sweet Pea Stamps. This one is by Ching-chou Kuik and is called Purple Woods. These stamps are so beautiful!! They do take some time to color though!

I created this card for the Tuesday Morning Sketches #39. I love these sketches, so I will probably start playing along much more!

Stamps: Sweet Pea;Purple Woods

Paper: SU! Not Quite Navy cs and MME Bohemia

Embellies: SU! Chunky Glitter, Stickles, Basic Grey Fibers and Queen & Co. Rhinetones

Tools: Martha Stewart Big Edge Punch;Trellis

Thanks for taking the time to look at my blog, I appreciate it!

Michelle

Puddles of Love

2010-03-28T14:20:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Ok, so I am posting the very next day... I just was sooo anxious to start coloring this image...

Yep, another digi stamp from Squigglefly . This is also by the super talented Cheryl Alger!

It is called Land Swimmers...

I used the sketch by Friday Sketchers it is #93.

I hope that everyone is having a great Sunday, thanks for taking the time to view my blog.

Michelle

Stamps: Squigglefly; Land Swimmers, Sentiment; Hanna Stamps

Paper: Basicgrey; Junebug, Papertrey Ink;Terracotta and Lemon Tart

Embellies: Flowers;Prima, Ribbon; Papertrey and misc. from my stash and Bella Baubles

Tools: Nestabilities and SU! Punch

Almost a Prince

2010-03-27T16:57:00.000-07:00

Ok, here is yet another digital stamp from Squigglefly. This is the Almost a Prince stamp by Cheryl Alger. I just love her images!!!!

I had so much fun with this stamp... don't we all just wish we could wave a wand and POOF! our prince would appear?

Stamps: Squigglefly and sentiment by Hanna Stamps

Ink: Copic, Memento and Chalk Ink by ColorBox

Paper: Cosmo Cricket; Material Girl

Embellies: Lace Trim by Ellen Hutson, Buttons by PTI and Flower by Prima

Tools: SU! Edge Punch and Martha Stewart Circle Cutter

Thanks for taking a peek! I hope that you are having a great weekend!

Michelle

Gettin' Digi with it!

2010-03-23T15:02:00.000-07:00

Here is another one of the digi stamps that I purchased from Squigglefly. I made this one for my nephew (not that obvious is it?) for Easter.

I just love this bunny's outfit! So springy/gardeny! (is that a word?)

Yep, you guessed it, colored him with my Copics, used my Nestabilities and inked the paper while still in the die. (learned this from Kraftin' Kimmie)

Thanks for taking a peek!

Michelle

Stamps: Squigglefly; Butterfly Bunny, SU!;Wonderful Favorites

Paper: Papertrey Ink; Polka Dot Parade, Ripe Avocado and Ocean Tides

Embellies: SU! Jumbo Eyelets

Tools: Nestabilities and SU! Oval Punches

Duck Dance

2010-03-21T13:11:00.000-07:00

I hope that everyone is having a great weekend. The weather is beautiful here in SE PA. Hope that it is just as nice where you live.

Here is a card I made for my niece Dana for Easter. She LOVES ducks.

I found a new website for digi stamps Squigglefly. I am sooooo addicted! I will be posting 2 more cards for my other niece and nephew in the next couple of days, also digis from Squigglefly.

Thanks for looking!

Michelle

Stamps: Squigglefly;Duck Dance

Paper: Papertrey Ink, Polka Dot Parade and Lemon Tart/Orange Zest cs.

Embellies: flower;Prima, buttons and ribbon by Papertrey

Tools: SU! corner punch

Ink: Memento and Copic Markers

You're Tea-riffic!

2010-03-16T16:16:00.000-07:00

Happy Tuesday everyone!

Well, here is another card made with my new addiction.... digi stamps! This one is from the Wonderland set by The Greeting Farm. She is toooo cute! I just love her eyes!

I colored her and the tea cup with my Copics and used my trusty Nestabilities to put her image on, which I raised with Dimensionals.

Thanks for stopping by to take a peek!

Michelle

Stamps: The Greeting Farm;Wonderland, Kraftin' Kimmie; Spring Tea Party Kit

Paper: SU!

Embellies: Making Memories;ribbon and Buttons Galore

Tools: Nestabilities and Martha Stewart Edge punch

Oh so Twisted!

2010-03-14T13:34:00.000-07:00

I hope that everyone is having a great Sunday!

This is my first experience with Digi Stamps and I am so diggin' them. Talk about instant gratification! This stamp is part of the Cake Girls from The Greeting Farm. Her name is Twisted Tea. So Tim Burtonesque!

Again, she was colored with my Copics, my favorite items in my craft nook! I used some Stickles on the cupcake cherries, but it didn't show up in the pic. :(

Thanks for stopping by!

Michelle

Stamps: The Greeting Farm;Twisted Tea

Paper: Basic Grey;June Bug and SU! cs

Embellies: Basic Grey Bling It and Prima Flowers, ribbon from my stash.

Tools: Nestabilities and SU! corner punch.

You're My Cup of Tea!

2010-03-12T15:07:00.001-08:00

Hi everyone,

It has been a very busy week, but managed to squeeze one card in! This stamp is from... you guessed it... Kraftin' Kimmie!

Her dress is actually a very light pink, not sure that it came through in the pic. I colored her with my copics, big surprise huh?

The rain has moved in and it is supposed to be a yucky weekend weather-wise.

I hope that it is dry and sunny in your neck of the woods!

Michelle

Stamps: Kraftin' Kimmie

Paper: Webster's Pages; Postcards from Paris, cardstock; SU!

Embellishments: CTMH, SU!, Prima and Making Memories

Tools: SU! Top Note Die

Be Naughty

2010-03-07T13:42:00.000-08:00

Just received my new Greeting Farm stamps in the mail. I am just LOVING the Cheeky Cherry Collection... so Glamourous!

I thought that the Be Naughty sentiment was so perfect for her!

I colored her with my copics, as usual ;) I have to give credit to my hubby, he suggested that I put a flower in her hair... hmmm. maybe he should get his own blog!

Thanks for looking!

Michelle

Stamps: The Greeting Farm;Cheeky Rockabilly, Kraftin' Kimmie; Sassy Sentiments

Paper: SU! DP and CS

Tools: Martha Stewart;Loopy Edge Punch, Nesties, SU! punches and Cuttlebug; Swiss Dots folder

Embellies: Prima Flowers and CTMH.

It's Yarr Birthday!

2010-03-03T16:02:00.000-08:00

Here is another one of the awesome Pirate stamps from Kraftin Kimmie Stamps. His name is Billy Blyth. I am just LOVING these stamps! Not to mention, now I have another male stamp to add to my collection! To me these are so hard to find!

I colored him with my Copics and the paper is from SU!

Thanks for looking everyone!

Michelle

Mad About you

2010-02-28T10:31:00.001-08:00

Yesterday's Kraftin Kimmie Challenge #19 was to use buttons and bows. I inked up Posy a few days ago and she was just sitting on my desk. I figured she would be great for the challenge!

Stamps: Kraftin' Kimmie ; Posy and Sassy Sentiments

Paper: Basic Grey; Sugar Rush

Thanks for looking and have a great day!

Michelle

Gimme that Booty!

2010-02-26T11:43:00.000-08:00

Oh boy, this post sounds like a personal ad, lol! It is just a saying from the new Kimmie's Pirate Sentiments. I am in LOVE with these new pirate stamps from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps! I will be boring you to pieces with them I'm afraid. They are too much fun!

She is Polly the Bar Wench, she is my favorite!

As usual I colored her with my copics and I made the flower after I found a really cool tutorial on the Cosmo Cricket blog this morning.

I hope that everyone is having a good Friday!

Thanks for looking :)

Michelle

You're Stuck With Me

2010-02-24T16:05:00.000-08:00

Well, I am sitting here waiting for MORE snow to come. I guess the few feet that was dumped on us in the past few weeks was not enough!

In the meantime while I am waiting for the flakes to fall, I thought that I would post a card.

This is Drucilla from Kraftin Kimmie Stamps isn't she just the cutest?? I love the look on her face. Like she is saying, "Go ahead and dare me!" This is a card was made using a sketch from a challenge on Kraftin' Kimmie's Blog. I colored her with my copics and you really can't see it in the picture, but I added Liquid Pearls to the tips of the pins that the poor doll is stuck with!

Stamps: Kraftin Kimmie Stamps; Drucilla and Sassy Sentiments

Paper: Basic Grey; Sugarush and Papertrey Ink CS; Scarlet Jewel

Embellies: ribbon and buttons; Papertrey Ink Scarlet Jewel

Thanks for looking and have a great night!

Wow, Can't believe that I am blogging again!

2010-02-21T14:14:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone,

Well, I hope that I still have a couple of viewers left! It has been a long couple of years since I last posted. To be honest the blogging thing started to consume me. Then I had a few personal obstacles, those who know me personally know what I am talking about. So, here I am 2 years later. Haven't done much paper-crafting in the past 4 months. Kinda lost my mojo. Made a few cards, and then this weekend I wanted to make a card for my SIL's birthday. She is really into fairies, I have had this stamp for about a year and it has never seen ink. I don't remember who's it is, or where I bought it and I apologize to whoever should get credit for it. It is a BEAUTIFUL stamp. Anyhoo, not to bore you but I just felt like jumping back into the blogging pool. So here I am, I hope that everyone is having a great Sunday!

Michelle

I colored her with my Copics, the sentiment is from Papertrey's Wishing You set.

Paper: Papertrey's White, Aqua Mist and Berry Sorbet.

DP: My Mind's Eye Home Glitter Book

Tools: EK Success border punch and CM cutters.

Herd It's Your Birthday

2008-02-03T05:26:00.000-08:00

I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend so far. Just got back from the supermarket where the shelved are empty! I couldn't believe it! Guess there will be a lot of partying going on tonight with a lots of Tostitos!

My mom's and niece's birthday is on the 9th and this is the card that I made for my mom. She loves cows. I thought the MFT set Punny Farm was perfect for her. It is colored with my copics and her boots are paper-pieced with a piece of SU! dp in So Saffron. I also used the sketch MFTSC14.

If you are venturing out tonight for the big game, have fun and please be safe!

Stamps: My Favorite Things; Punny Farm

Ink: Brilliance and SU! Close to Cocoa

Paper: Perhaps;Basic Grey, Bazzill cs

Embellishments: Su!; Ribbon, Prima Flowers and a Dew Drop

Tools: SU! Ticket Corner and Word Window Punch

Happy Heart Day

2008-02-02T05:29:00.000-08:00

Happy Saturday everyone!

I just love this set by SU! called Happy Heart Day. This little mouse and the elephant also included with the set are just too darn cute! I made the card using SC157.

All products are SU! with the exception of the Prima Flower, theBella Bauble and the ribbon.

I also used my copics to color the little guy in.

Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps: Happy Heart Day
Ink: Brilliance in Graphite and Rose Red

Paper: Pallette 'O Prints , Cutie Pie and Certainly Celery cs

Embellishments: Certainly Celery Brads

Tools: Slit Punch and Ticker Corner Punch

Pixie Pouches

2008-01-31T23:23:00.000-08:00

UGH! It's 2:30 AM and I can't get back to sleep. Don't you hate when that happens? Since I am up I figured that I would share the Pixie Pouches that I made for my two nieces and nephew.

I had so much fun making these and I can't wait to give pouches to them! I used TLC152 on SCS from the Monday before last. Just a whee bit behind, aren't I?

I hope that everyone has a great Friday and thanks for stopping by!

Funny Bunny Pouch

Stamps: Love Ya' Much by All That Scraps

Ink: Brilliance in Graphite, SU! Bravo Burgundy and copics

Paper: Blush by Basic Grey and Bazzill cs

Embellishments: Prima Flowers, brads by CTMH and SU! Bravo Bur. ribbon

Tools: Marvy Oval Scallop Punches and SU! Corner Rounder

Dog-Gone Cute Pouch

Stamps: Love Ya' Much by All That Scraps

Ink: Brilliance in Graphite, SU! Chocolate Chip and copics

Paper: SU! Outlaw dp, choc. chip, very vanilla and creamy caramel

Embellishements: SU! choc. chip ribbon, Dew Drops and start brads by CTMH

Tools: SU! Tag Corner Punch and CM Star Punch

I'll always look up to you

2008-01-30T16:49:00.000-08:00

Ok, I never post twice in one day and I had no intention tonight. However, I just received one of the fabulous new sets by Sweet N Sassy Stamps and I just had to make a card! This is a sneak peek and it will be released on Friday, February 1st! Who doesn't love a cute, cuddly penguin?

I used a sketch by Debbie Olson over at Thinking Inking, thank you for a wonderful sketch! This image was colored in with my prismas and I used my copics for their little beaks and for the very faint outline. I also added some Martha Stewart glitter to their little bellies!

Thanks so much for dropping by!

Stamps: Sweet N Sassy

Ink: Brilliance Graphite and SU! Night of Navy

Paper: SU! Night of Navy cs, Chatterbox dp and Bazzill cs

Embellishments: SU! Whisper White ribbon and snowflake eyelet (oldie by goodie from my stash)

Tools: Key Tag Puch and Nestabilities

Wonderful Husband

2008-01-30T02:00:00.000-08:00

Whew, it is squirrly early right now, that's 4:52 AM for those wondering. I have been really busy at work and really haven't had the time or energy when I get home at night to play! I made this card for my husband whose birthday was last Friday. He really loved it, which of course made me super happy!

I hope everyone has a great Wednesday!

All products SU!

Stamps: Noble Deer and Wonderful Favorites

Inks: Choc. Chip and Always Artichoke

Paper: Always Artichoke, Choc. Chip andRiver Rock

Embellshments: River Rock Double-stitched ribbon and Jumbo Eyelets

Tools: Small Oval Punch

A little note set...

2008-01-27T05:26:00.000-08:00

Happy Sunday everyone!

I don't know where this weekend has gone :( Seems like it is Friday and then boom, already it's Sunday!

I am trying to catch up on all of the projects that I have in the works and this is one of them.

I made this note card set for a friend's sister who has been sick. This is a set of 10 and I made a pen to match. In fact the pen is covering up the little phrase "a little note" which was stamped in Purely Pomegranate. Oops!

All products are SU! with the exception of the stamps which are Elzybells by Amuse. These are so adorable! I just got my order in for the new Friendship collection and will hopefully be sharing some cards made with them later this week.

Have a great one and thanks for stopping by!

Stamps: Elzybells; A winter song and "a little note" SU!; Sprinkles

Ink: Purely Pomegranate , copic markers

Paper: Soft Sky, Purely Pomegranate and Whisper White

Embellishments: Pur. Pom double stitched ribbon and Dazzling Diamonds (which didn't show up in the pic)

Tools: CM cutting system to cut hole out of front and Marvy circle and scalloped circle punches.

Oh Hoppy Day!

2008-01-25T06:58:00.000-08:00

Happy Friday everyone!

In between running around to get ready for my hubby's birthday gathering tonight, I decided to get this card posted too!

This was made with the Pond Pals set by Sweet N Sassy stamps. I just adore this set.

I colored the frog in with my copics. I decided to make her girlie with pink spots! I also stamped the background of the Regal Rose cardstock with the little dragonfly that is in the set.

I used a card sketch by Lindsay from In My Stamp Room.

I hope everyone enjoys the start of their weekend and thanks for stopping by!

Stamps: Pond Pals ; Sweet N Sassy

Ink: SU! Regal Rose and Brilliance in G. Black

Paper:SU! Regal Rose, Certainly Celery and dp is Certainly Celery

Embellishments: SU! Pretties kit, rhinestone brad and white gel pen

Tools: SU! Wordwindow punch, Marvy scallop circle punch and reg. circle punch, misc. ribbon

And the winner is #66

2008-01-24T17:13:00.001-08:00

Elaine said...
Good evening, Michelle! I love the candy / stamps that you're giving away!! I will enter for sure to win them!fave color combo: dark teal, pink, black, cream & tan!
January 23, 2008 7:06 PM

I used a random number picker that I found through Google and the winner was #66.

Thank you everyone for playing, I LOVE the color combos that you told me were your favorites. Some I NEVER would have come up with, I can't wait to try them out!

Elaine,
Please email me your address at michellegaul@comcast.net CONGRATS!
Michelle

Feeling Groovy

2008-01-23T15:46:00.000-08:00

Ok, so this is sooo different than the "cutesy" stamps that I normally use. I decided to broaden my horizons! The stamp is from a line called Rubber Romance. I wasn't sure if I was going to like it or not, but I have to be honest, I felt all grown-up when I made this card! :)

I used a sketch by Lauren Meader and colored her in with my ever lovin' copic markers.

I hope that everyone is having a great night and thanks for stopping by to take a look!

Stamps: Rubber Romance, saying;Stampingbella

Ink: SU!; Choc. Chip Chalk Ink; Wheat and Copic Markers

Paper: CTMH;More to Adore

Embellishments: MM; flowers and brads

Blog Candy for 10K Hits!

2008-01-22T02:25:00.000-08:00

Good Morning Everyone!

I was very excited this morning when I saw that the counter went past the 10000 mark! THANK YOU to everyone that stops by to look at my cards and thanks for taking the time to post a comment! I really APPRECIATE it and you! :)

As a thanks to my loyal readers I am offering up some blog candy. The rules are simple, when you post please tell me your favorite color combo. I am constantly looking for new ones and this would be a big help to me!

Up for grabs is

a Fiskars1/8" Circle Punch

3 yards of Valentine's Day ribbon

2 Copic Markers colors B93 and YR04

2 Personal Impressions Stamps by Inkadinkado

1 set of Simply Sweet rub-ons by Doodlebug Designs

1 set of Autumn Leaves Clear Stamps; Swirls by Rhonna Farrer

I will select a random winner Thursday night 8pm ET. This should give everyone a chance to play and post.

Good Luck everyone!

Unforgettable Friend

2008-01-20T12:55:00.000-08:00

This is another one of the sets from the new Stampin' Up! catalog. I just LOVE this set called Happy Heart Day.The mouse and the elephant are just too cute! I used SC159 for this card and it was colored in with my copics.

I hope that everyone is enjoying their Sunday, thanks for stopping by!

All products are SU!

Stamps: Happy Heart Day and Stitched Exotics

Ink: Rose Red, Old Olive

Paper: Rose Red, Taken with Teal, Whisper White and dp is Bali Breeze (also new)

Embellishments: Dimensionals and Old Olive Ribbon

Tools: Small Oval Punch

My day was MADE!

2008-01-19T17:16:00.000-08:00

See the flowers on the right-hand side of this post? I received this today from Tangii, click here to see her wonderful blog. Just when I think no one is watching or being inpsired by my artwork, whamo! You receive something wonderful that makes it all worth it!
Thank you so much Tangii!!! You REALLY DID make my day!!!

Forever

2008-01-17T17:13:00.000-08:00

Well, the snow has changed to sleet now in SE PA. I so wish that it would snow, just for a bit longer. Maybe next time...

I am working on some gifts for the girls that I work with, but in the meantime I am posting this card that I made a couple of weeks ago. I used the Sweet N Sassy set Doodle Flowers. This set is so perfect for "Love Day" ! I stamped the two size petals to make the different size flowers and then colored them with my copics, blending the different shades. Next I cut the flowers out and adhered them to the scallop circle with a mini-brad. The bottom of the card was done by random stamping the swirl that was part of the set.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope that you are having a great night!

Stamps: Doodle Flowers by Sweet N Sassy Stamps

Ink: SU! Choc. Chip , CTMH Hollyhock and Copic Markers

Paper: Cosmo Cricket; Hey Sugar, CTMH;Colonial White and Bazzill cardstock

Embellishments: mini brad;CTMH and misc. ribbon

Tools: Marvy Scallop Circle Punch and SU! Corner Rounder

Hugs & Kisses

2008-01-16T15:16:00.000-08:00

Well, now that Christmas is over I guess it is time to focus on Love Day as my niece Dana calls it.

This is a stamp by Stampingbella, it is very simple, but I also think it is just adorable! I colored the image in with my copics and then added Stickles to the hearts to make them all sparkly. I will say this... this is the easiest image I have ever colored in!

I'm off to work on another card. So much for slowing down!

Thanks for looking,

Stamps by Stampingbella

Ink: Brilliance in Graphite Black

Paper: Black Tie by Basic Grey and Bazzill cardstock

Embellishments: Bella's Baubles and ribbon from Michael's

Tools: SU! Ticket Corner Punch and Word Window Punch

A little birdie told me...

2008-01-15T14:32:00.000-08:00

This is one of the new stamp sets in the Spring-Summer Stampin' Up! catalog. How cute is that little birdie? The set is very versatile as you can use it for birthday, marriage, get well, promotion and more! I made this card for a swap that I was in. I hope that everyone in the swap liked it as much as I enjoyed making it.

All products are SU!

Ink: Stazon and Watercolor Crayons

Paper: Cutie Pie, Rose Red, Certainly Celery and So Saffron

Embellishement: Whisper White and Certainly Celery Ribbon

Tools: Small and Large Oval Punch and 3/16 corner rounder

I hope that everyone has a great night and thanks for stopping by!

Shopabella Tin

2008-01-13T05:34:00.000-08:00

Good Sunday Morning everyone!

I hope that you are all enjoying your weekend! Mine has been pretty good so far.

I am hoping to get some papercrafting done today since it will be quiet around here. In the meantime I am posting this bella tin that I made a few days ago. I had to wait to post because I was surprising my friend Kim with one and I didn't want her to see it!

I picked up the tin at the $1spot at Target. Now I am sorry that I didn't buy all of them.

I really enjoyed making this, as this stamp suits me so well, because I am a true shopaholic.

Maybe I should save my money in it??? Yeah right.

Stamps: Shopabella by Stampingbella

Ink: Brilliance in Black and Copic Markers

Paper: Cutie Pie by SU!

Embellishments: Glitter chipboard letter;$1 spot at Target, prima flower, bling by My Mind's Eye and ribbon by CTMH

Tools: just sandpaper to scratch up the tin

Happy Birthday Dad!

2008-01-11T14:49:00.000-08:00

Happy Friday everyone!

I know I have been MIA for a few days, but I have literally been sick since the day after Christmas. I know a lot of people have it out there. For those that do, I hope that you are feeling better soon!

So it leads to my next statement, I almost gave up the blog. I have been thinking about it a lot lately. Trying to find time to make and post started to feel more like a second job to me. So I said, Michelle give it up, you can't do it all. See how long it lasted? I will say this, I will probably be posting at a slower pace to allow myself some down time. Which is one thing that I promised myself with the new year. So for tonight I have this card that I made for my dad for his birthday. He loves dogs, loves em!, so I thought this Pennyblack stamp was perfect for him! I colored him in with my watercolor crayons and I used a card sketch by the uber talented Lauren Meader.

Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps: PB; Birthday Dog, Papertrey Ink; Paper Tray

Ink: Stazon and SU! Choc. Chip

Paper: Basicgrey;Mellow

Embellishments: SU! Always Artichoke Ribbon and Hodgepodge

It's a Jungle Out There

2008-01-06T11:26:00.000-08:00

Is the name of this set from My Favorite Things. This little lion is just so cute! I have other sets from MFT that I am determined to play with in the next couple of weeks.

I used SC157 for this card and I colored the little guy with my prisma pencils and gamsol.

I hope everyone is having a great Sunday!

Thanks for looking!

Stamps: MFT; It's a Jungle Out There

Ink: Stazon and SU! Choc. Chip

Paper: Mellow by BasicGrey

Embellishment: Brad by CTMH

Tools: SU! Word Window Punch

Waddle I do?

2008-01-05T10:37:00.000-08:00

I haven't created as much as I wanted to lately due to one thing or another, but I managed to make this one last night.

This set is called Pond Pals and is by Sweet N Sassy Stamps

Hope everyone is having a nice Saturday!

Stamps: Pond Pals by Sweet N Sassy Stamps

Ink: Brilliance, SU! Choc. Chip and Chalk Ink;Wheat

Paper: Gretel;Cosmo Cricket

Embellishments: Prima Flowers, SU! ribbon and Robin's Nest Dew Drops

Tools: Nestabilities, Cuttlebug and SU! Lg. Oval Punch

Big Frosty Thank You

2008-01-03T13:48:00.001-08:00

Hi everyone,

Tonight will be a quick post, sorry!

I'm afraid that I am on a Bella roll, I just can't to stop coloring them with my copics.

Had this stamp since it came out and just got to use it! Look for a lot more bellas in the near future!

I again used a Splitcoast Card Sketch, # 152.

Have a great night everyone, those in frigid zones, please stay warm!

Stamps: Cupcakeabella and saying; Stampingbella

Ink: Brilliance, copic markers, Wheat;Chalk Ink (sponged) Choc. Chop;SU!

Paper: Choc. chip; SU!, Colonial White;CTMH and Hey Sugar;Cosmo Cricket

Embellishment: Prima flowers, stickles and Bella's Baubles

Always In Style!

2008-01-02T15:15:00.000-08:00

I hope everyone survived their first day back to the routine!

I made it through my first day of work, and am feeling a little yucky. I think I took a step backwards in the recovery process. After posting this I am going to have some homemade chicken noodle soup and put on my flannel pjs!

I have had this set for a long time and I finally got to play with it! I don't know what it is about it, I just think it is so super retro and cute! Oh, I used SC131 for it. I don't know what I would do without Splitcoast!

Have a great night everyone!

Stamps: SU! Pattern of Friendship

Ink: Brilliance in Graphite Black and SU! Choc. Chip, Copic Markers

Paper: SU! Choc. Chip, CTMH;Colonial White and Cosmo Cricket;Hey Sugar

Embellishment: SU! Choc. Chip Ribbon, misc; buttons and staple

Warm and Fuzzy Feeling!

2008-01-01T10:18:00.001-08:00

At this time I would like to thank everyone for taking the time to view my blog and thank those who leave comments. I know in this fast-paced, multi-tasking world it is not easy and I really appreciate it!

I wish all of you a very HEALTHY and HAPPY New Year!

I am trying to squeeze a ton of papercrafting minutes out of this day, as this is the last day of my vacation :( Tomorrow it is back to the grind and the hustle bustle with much less crafting minutes. YUCK!

I was dying to use this stamp since before Christmas, but just never got around to it. I thought of my friend Kim while making this card, for a couple of reasons. She has reminded me that I own Nestabilities! lol... (I really must use more of what I own and stop buying!) Also, pink and green is her favorite color combo! I hope that you approve Kim!

I hope that everyone is enjoying whatever it is that you love to do today to start the new year off right!

Stamps: Wintertime Fun;C.C. Designs, sentiment;Stampingbella

Ink: Graphite Black;Brilliance, Copic Markers

Paper: Phresh & Phunky; BasicGrey, Bazzill Cardstock

Embellishments: Chipboard Snowflake;BasicGrey, misc. ribbon, Stickles and Martha Stewart Glitter

Tools: Nestabilities

BIG Wishes for a Happy New Year!

2007-12-31T06:29:00.000-08:00

I am not really a big fan of New Year's Eve night, I am too afraid to be on the road . My husband and I going to meet my parents for an early dinner then watch the ball drop at home as we do every year. I made this card to give to them today. I was really proud of it and showed the original card to my husband last night, he said who's birthday is it? DOH! If any of you out there know Stampingbella, you know that Partygirlabella is holding a cupcake! So, back to the drawing board. I decided to draw a bottle of champagne, I don't know the brand, but you know the one. You see it on tv and movies all of the time with the pretty flowers (not a champagne drinker here) So, after several attempts I get a decent shaped bottle, I color it and cut it out, and WOW! That's an awfully BIG bottle of champagne, I laughed so hard, I decided to leave it.

I thought it would give some of you a chuckle!

For all of those venturing out tonight, please be safe.

Stamps: Partygirlabella and saying by Stampingbella

Ink: Stazon and Charcoal Cat's Eye Chalk, Copic Markers

Paper: DCVW: Metallics and All Dressed Up Glitter Stack

Embellishments: Bella's Baubles in Cocktail Silver and a really BIG bottle of champagne!

Tools: SU! Designer Label Punch

Ahoy Matey!

2007-12-30T07:04:00.001-08:00

Good Morning everyone!

I am feeling so much better and am back at it! I wanted to make another card using a Sweet N Sassy stamp set, which you can find here.

I thought making a card that resembled a treasure map would be perfect for the Pirate's Life set.

First, I cut my CS to measure 8 1/4 x 12 and then scored it at 3 13/16 and 8 1/8. I then wrapped a piece of map pp around it and cut the front flap a little short in able to distress the edge.

All of the images were colored in with my Copics, then I stippled the white CS with Chalk Ink and distressed the edges to antique it.

I hope that everyone has great Sunday!

Stamps: Pirate's Life by Sweet N Sassy Stamps

Ink: Brilliance in Graphite Black, Cat's Eye Chalk Ink in Chestnut Roan and Wheat. Copic Markers

Paper: CS; Colonial White and White Daisy:CTMH pp is from my stash I think it was a stack by K& Co. (it is old)

Embellishments: Stickles in Gold and misc. twine

Tools: SU! Cutting Tool, Score-Pal and stipple brush

A gift from my hubby...

2007-12-29T08:22:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone!

I hope that everyone had a wonderful Christmas and got to spend some quality time with their families!

I can't believe it has been a week since I posted anything. I was so busy the couple of days before Christmas and right through and then I came down with the flu right after! UGH! Today is the first day that I am moving again. I am determined to get my mojo flowing and make a card using a Sweet N Sassy set. In the meantime while I wait for the advil to kick in, I am posting one of the gifts from my husband. It is from Making Memories, the jars are sold separately and they are light weight plastic. I couldn't believe that he bought this for me! I was so surprised! It is such a perfect gift for me! So far I put all of my stickles in it and my SU! ribbon along with some Prima flower jars.

I hope that everyone is having a great Saturday!

Please check back later, I should have a card up.

Deer Gift Tin for "My Dear"

2007-12-22T14:37:00.000-08:00

I am down to the wire now. I only have one more thing to make, a combined birthday card for my sister and her husband. The whole family is going to a dinner party tomorrow for it. So I MUST get it done!

Here is the other item that was a "must make" before Christmas. A tin gift card holder for the Cabela's Gift Card that I bought for my husband. This is a tin that I picked up at the register at Michael's for $1. I sanded the whole tin to make everything stick better and used my Cheetah runner by Xyron for the paper. The sides of the top were painted to cover the bright pattern of the tin.

I hope everyone is having a great weekend and that you are not stressing too much!

Stamp: SU! Noble Deer

Ink: Black Stazon and SU! Choc. Chip. SU! Watercolor Crayons, CTMH Twilight (sponged on the sky)

Paper: SU! Outlaw, Choc. Chip, Very Vanilla and Watercolor Paper

Embellishments: misc. buttons, ribbon and twine, SU! River Rock Double Stitched Ribbon

Tools: CM Corner Rounder, Aqua Brush

Let's Go Skating!

2007-12-20T16:23:00.000-08:00

Ok, I made this tin at my Papercrafting event this past Saturday. I purchased it from Papertrey Ink. It still needed something, and today I got the update for Papercuts by Michele Boyer so I added the scallop circle and ribbon on the lid, similar to how she added her's on the cylinder itself.

This was made to bring to my sister's house on Christmas day just for a little something to add to her buffett. It is filled with Hershey's Kisses. It was colored in with my Copics and I used my SU! Corner Rounder Punch and White Gel Pen for accent. Some Liquid Applique was used on the earmuffs and pom-pom on the hat.

Have a great night everyone, I am off to make some more gifts!

Merry Christmas Darling...

2007-12-19T16:51:00.000-08:00

By the Carpenters is one of my favorite Christmas songs. It just always gives me goosebumps!

Another thing that gives me goosebumps when I think about it, is the love between my husband and I.

I made this Christmas card for him. I was undecided for awhile and thought that the Hanna stamp with the mistletoe was perfect!

All of the paper is by the Hollylane collection by SEI, and she was colored with my copics. The tag is also by SEI, but I stamped it with the SU! set Short and Sweet.

I hope that everyone is having a great night!

I've been tagged x2!

2007-12-19T10:09:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone!
Haven 't had time to post a card, but I am at work now on lunch and thought I would respond to my tags!
I was tagged by Korin at Inky Doodle and Dawn over at Dawn's Special Creations both links are to the right.

Ok, 7 things about myself..

1) I am an animal lover and have 3 cats that were adopted from rescue groups.
2) I was born in June and am a true Gemini.
3) I am a comptroller and have been with my current employer for 18 1/2 yrs.
4) I have a sister, Danielle, who is a year and a half younger than me. We are very close and her children are the ones that I am referring to all of the time!
5) My favorite color is green.
6) I am afraid of heights and I get motion sickness EASILY! In fact just by riding in the backseat of a car for a length of time.
7) I will be married for 5 years this coming June, to a man that I have known for half of my life time! (long wonderful story)

I am off to to tag.

Kim at Two Pink Fairies
Jill at Jill's Card Creations
Melissa at Simply Pink
Eulanda at Cards, Cards and More Cards

Another Lulu Card

2007-12-16T14:22:00.000-08:00

Only 9 more days to Christmas, can you believe it? I can't!

I am almost done everything, I just need another 3 days to wrap and finish some hand-made gifts and I should be in good shape!

I made this card for my niece Dana, it had to be similar to the other Lulu card (posted earlier) because her little sister Gianna wants everything like her big sister! My sister said when she opened her card the first words out of her mouth were, "oh look, it is just like Dana's!" Whew, score one for Aunt Shell! :)

I hope that everyone in blog land is finishing up their projects so that they may enjoy the holidays!

Stamps: Lulu's Sweet Delight; C.C. Designs

Ink: SU! Chocolate Chip, CTMH;Black, SU! White Gel Pen, copic markers

Paper: SU! Garden Green, CTMH Colonial White, Bazzill and pp is the same piece I took from my friend!

Embellishments: misc. ribbon, Diamond Dots by Stampendous, Stickles

Tools: SU! Large Oval Punch, Mega Circle Punch and Giga Scallop Circle Punch by Marvy

One Horse Open Sleigh!

2007-12-15T15:30:00.000-08:00

Happy Saturday everyone!

I am just getting back from my monthly papercrafting event. It was another great time. Thanks girls! While there I made this card for my parents. It was colored in with both my copics and SU! markers. I added Liquid Applique to the trees and roof and covered the ground with Martha Stewart Glitter.

I wish I was in that barn right now, sipping some hot chocolate!

Stamp: Inkadinkado

Ink: Brilliance in Graphite Black and CTMH Twilight (sponged in the sky)

Paper: All is from the Holly Lane collection by SEI

Embellishments: Ribbon;SEI , Brad;SU!, Liquid Applique and Coarse Crystal Glitter by MS

Tools: SU! Ticket Corner Punch

Lucky's Wish

2007-12-13T16:18:00.000-08:00

Oh! I am soooo in love with the Lucky and Lulu line by C.C. Designs. As everyone knows, animals are my down fall! I just LOVE 'EM! I made this card for my 2 yr. old nephew, Cole.

I think that he will get a kick out of the little guy!

I used the masking technique for the background and cut Lucky out and raised him on pop-dots to make him stand out. Two of the trees were paper-pieced and the middle one was done with my Copics. I am still testing and playing with them, but I can tell you this ,I love them! The background was edged and stippled with the Chalk Ink in Wheat just to tone down the white a bit.

I hope everyone is having a good night!

Stamps: Lucky's Christmas Wish

Ink: CTMH;Black, SU! Always Artichoke and Chalk Ink in Wheat, Copic Markers

Paper: Holly Lane by SEI

Embellishments: stars; KI Memories, Baubles by Stampingbella, ribbon;SU! and Coarse Glitter by Martha Stewart

Tools: SU! Key Tag Punch

Gift Bag Set

2007-12-12T14:59:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone!

I hope that everyone is having a good night. I made this set with my Sweet N Sassy Stamp set Primitive Christmas. You can find it here. This card is made with a sketch by Korin who is the owner of Sweet n Sassy. I don't know whose gift is going to go in this yet!

This is another short post as I am scrambling because today I found out I was short 4 cards for mailing out. Ooopsy! As my niece Dana would say!

Stamp: Primitive Christmas by Sweet N Sassy Stamps

Ink: SU! Always Artichoke

Paper: SU! Wintergreen, Soft Sky and Always Artichoke

Embellishments: SU! Always Artichoke and Soft Sky Double Stitched Ribbon, Liquid Applique and Snow Glitter by Martha Stewart (camera didn't pick it up well), Tag by Making Memories

Tools: SU! Corner Rounder and Paper Shaper Scissors

And the winner is....

2007-12-10T15:08:00.000-08:00

Number 15!
Mrs. Moody, I am emailing you for your address. Congrats!

I just want to thank everyone for taking the time to participate. I LOVED reading all of your wonderful comments and I hope that everyone else did too!

Have a great night everyone!
M

Holiday Merriment

2007-12-10T13:36:00.000-08:00

How cute are these little guys? or girls? I thought that this stamp was so precious! I made this card last weekend. They were colored in with my prismas and gamsol. This is a quick post as I am still feeling under the weather.

Stamps: House Mouse Holiday Merriment

Ink: Brilliance in Graphite Black

Paper: Cosmo Cricket: Wonderland and cs,SU!; Bravo Burgundy and CTMH; Colonial White

Embellishments: SU! Bravo Burgundy Ribbon and brads from Hodgepodge kit

Tools: SU! Ticket Corner punch and Photo Corner punch

Who wants some candy?

2007-12-08T08:25:00.000-08:00

Happy Saturday everyone!

I thought that for today I would give away some blog candy. Up for grabs is three rolls of christmas ribbon, two adorable Christmas stamps from Michael's, a set of scalloped edged cards from DCVW, some bling and a set of clear stamps by Rhonna Farrer for Autumn Leaves.

All you have to do is tell me your favorite Christmas memory as a child. I think it would be great for everyone to read and get into the Christmas spirit if you are not there already!

I will pick a random winner on Monday 12/10 6PM Eastern time.

Good luck everyone!

Warm Wishes

2007-12-07T03:00:00.001-08:00

Happy Friday everyone, I hope that everyone had a great week!

I am getting ready to work on a tutorial for Sweet N Sassy Stamps, but thought that I would post this card using the same set that I will use in the tutorial. It is the Primitive Christmas set and I LOVE this guy and the font that the sentiments are in.

If you would like to see what I post tomorrow, please click here.

Stamps: Primitive Christmas; Sweet N Sassy Stamps

Ink: SU! Always Artichoke

Paper: SU! Witntergreen, cs Always Artichoke and Soft Sky

Embellishments: SU! Always Artichoke Ribbon, Copic Markers

Tools SU! Small and Large Oval Punches

Sweet Delights

2007-12-04T15:55:00.000-08:00

When I first saw this stamp set, I knew I had to have it immediately! Being a cat lover and Christmas being my favorite holiday I couldn't wait to use it! I made this card for one of my nieces. I had so much fun creating a card with it. This is my first attempt at blending with my Copics. I still need some practice, but I love these markers! I used Beate John's WSC28 and added two more circles.

Thanks for looking and have a great night!

Stamps: Lulu's Sweet Delights by C.C. Designs

Ink: SU! Chocolate Chip and Garden Green, Chalk Ink in Bisque

Paper: SU! cs in Real Red and Garden Green, pp;? Stole a piece from my friend, thanks Trish!

Embellishments: Ribbon by Joann's (it is white, I inked it in the Chalk Ink) Diamond Dots by Stampendous

Tools: SU! Ticker Corner Punch and CM Circle Cutting System

Just hanging around

2007-12-03T16:09:00.000-08:00

I hope that everyone is having a good Monday night. We in SE PA are hoping that the roofs don't get ripped off of our houses! The wind is up to 50 mph! Brrr...

I bought two of the Elzybells stamps a while ago and am just now getting them inked. They are soooo cute! I will have to add more to my collection.

For this card I used the MFTSC03 from SCS. I am so sorry that it is not an MFT stamp! I don't have their Christmas one. I colored her in with my prismas and SU! markers.

Stamp: Elzybells; Just hanging around

Ink: Brilliance in Graphite Black

Paper: DCWV Christmas Glitter Stack

Embellisments: CTMH; Cranberry Ribbon, misc.: dotted Ribbon and Merry Christmas tag, SU! White Gel Pen, Stickles and Sakura Stardust pen

Tools: Marvy Scallop Circle Punch in Giga and Maga, SU! 3/16 Corner Punch, Fiskars 1/16 Hole Punch

Snowman Card and Nugget Box

2007-12-02T13:59:00.000-08:00

Happy Sunday everyone! I hope that the weather in your neck of the woods is better than it is in mine! Yucky sleet!

After my hubby and I went Christmas shopping this morning I came home and made the Nugget box and matching card for a woman that owns a local gift shop in my area. She was gracious and overly generous to give my hubby and I the Byer's Choice Caroler Boy w/ Goose for Christmas this year! We just started collecting the Christmas Carol set this year and she helped us in completing it!

I used the template from SCS found here I used Reply #138 for 3x9. I also used a card sketch which I believe is from Lauren Meader. If it is not, I apologize to the creator, I printed out a bunch yesterday and didn't mark them. Shame on me!

This was colored in with my new Copic Markers, I still need some practice, but I LOVE them! I am hoping that Santa will bring me some more!

Stamps: Inkadinkado, Su! Many Merry Messages and Paper Trey's Holiday Treats

Ink: Dw Drop by VersaMagic Red Magic, Wheat, Sage and Spanish Olive

Paper: Fruitcake; Basic Grey, cs by Bazzill

Embellishments: Rhinestone Brads by SEI, White Gel pen by SU!

Tools: SU! Cutter Kit, Marvy Mega and Giga SCallop Circle Punch

Snow Friends

2007-12-01T11:48:00.000-08:00

I hope that everyone is having a great weekend so far! This is one of the cards that I did in my spot as Featured Designer for December over at Sweet 'N Sassy Stamps!

Who doesn't love snowmen? This little pair melts your heart! I have a feeling my friends and family are going to get a lot of snowmen Christmas cards this year!
I used SC#151 as the LO. I added one more layer though. I paper pieced the hat and scarf and added some sparkles to the heart. I don't know if the camera picked it up all that well. I scalloped the edge of the paper with my SU! corner rounder punch and then used Liquid Applique to make the hat, earmuffs and snow all fluffy!

Stamps: Snow Friends
Ink: Brilliance in Graphite Black and CTMH; Twilight
Paper: SU; Garden Green and Real Red, pp; DCVW Glitter Stack
Embellishments: misc; eyelets
Tools: SU! Corner Rounder

August Bella Calendar Page

2007-11-30T14:34:00.000-08:00

YEAH! I am finally done! I must say I was a bit confused and frustrated in the beginning of this project, but I am so HAPPY that I did it! I absolutely cannot wait to see what the finished project is going to look like. I appreciate all of the hard work Tangii has put into this swap and all of the other Bella's hard work creating their months!

I knew for August I had to do Kinibella because that is the month that my family has always taken our beach vacation. The wave is from a template that I hand drew and she was colored in with my SU! Markers and Prisma pencils.

I hope that everyone likes it!

Happy Friday!

Stamps: Kinibella and Life's a Beach ; Stampingbella

Ink: Black Stazon

Paper: Citrus Kick;SEI and blue cs; Bazzill

Embellishments: paperflower; Prima, Misc; Ribbon

Tools: SU! Word Window Punch

Howdy!

2007-11-29T15:45:00.000-08:00

I just can't seem to get enough of these bella stamps! I don't know why I had to have this one. I do nothing with horses, have only been on ONE in my whole life when I was with the Girl Scouts, but I had to have it! Maybe I was a cowgirl in a previous life, or I just love animals so much! Whatever the reason I am glad that I bought it. I really enjoyed coloring this one. This is actually a Thank You card for another bella that is hosting a swap that I am in. I think it's ok to use a cowgirl for a Thank You? My husband wanted to know what a horse had to do with thanking. I couldn't give him an answer.I was just dying to use this stamp!

I hope that everyone is having a great night!

Stamps: Giddyupbella and Howdy by Stampingbella

Ink: SU! Black, Chocolate Chip and Not Quite Navy

Paper: SU! Kraft CS and DCVW All Dressed UP (very blingy!)

Embellishments: SU! River Rock Double Stitched Ribbon and Buckles;SU! HodgePodge

Tools: SU! Corner Rounder

Stylin' Birthday

2007-11-28T15:34:00.000-08:00

I can't believe my one niece is going to be 6 on Monday the 3rd! I was part of my sister's" labor team" which was her husband, myself and the many doctors and nurses of Jefferson Hospital in Phila. I am her Godmother and also her special aunt, as I am her only Aunt! lol... She has grown from the little baby I was afraid to hold, to an adorable toddler that made me smile all the time, to my little girlfriend. We talk on the phone, we laugh and watch movies together and she has become my little papercrafting buddy! She is now into Hanna Montana, High School Musical and the Cheetah Girls. I am amazed Dana, it seems like yesterday that you were born and now you are becoming quite the little lady. I love you very much Dana and am so proud to be your Aunt and Godmother, not to mention your Friend.

I Wish I Were a...

2007-11-26T16:15:00.000-08:00

PRINCESS! Wouldn't that be great? Beautiful gowns, jewels... Ahhh, just imagine..

Hi everyone!

Sorry for the major lag in posting, but things have been a wee bit busy around here. I hope that everyone in the states had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Remember I said in an earlier post that I had good news to share? Well, I am now a member of the Design Team for Sweet N Sassy Stamps! Korin the queen bee behind the new company asked me to be the Featured Designer for December!! How exciting is that? I am so flattered! Please check in to the website to see all of the new goings on there! I have a few things up my sleeve with some of her wonderful and adorable stamp sets!

You can just click here http://sweetnsassystamps.com/

I made this card using the Princess set. One thing that I love about it? Besides the fact that it comes with it own dragon? (friendly of course!) You can interchange what you would like the princess to be holding. I chose the star, so she can just wave it and POOF... my Christmas shopping is done!

I hope that everyone is having a great evening!

Stamps: Princess; Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps

Ink: SU! Black and Bravo Burgundy

Paper: Bravo Burgundy by SU! and pp is Villa by Chatterbox

Embellishments: SU! Bravo Burgundy Ribbon and pearls from the Pretties Kit. Diamond Dots by Stampendous

Tools: SU! Ticket Corner and 5 Petal Flower Punches

Happy Thanksgiving!!

2007-11-19T16:35:00.000-08:00

This is the last night that I will have to post until after this weekend. I just wanted to wish all of you a very wonderful Thanksgiving. I hope that everyone has a great time with their families. Even though I am a wee bit stressed out, I keep on telling myself that even if the turkey isn't perfect, the time spent with my family will be. I will be cooking for 15 so things will be a bit crazy around here the next couple of days. I want to tell my MOM, thank you.... She always spends the night of Thanksgiving Eve and we have a great time together cooking, listening to Christmas carols and have a little pre-Christmas cheer! I can't wait MOM!

Happy Thanksgiving everybody.. I am thankful that you take the time to view my blog.. it really means a lot to me.

This card is for you....

Michelle

You're 2!

2007-11-18T15:37:00.000-08:00

I hope that everyone is having a great Sunday! I for one am starting my preparations for Thanksgiving! I was also informed today that my sister is having my nephew's 2nd birthday party the Sunday after Turkey day. That meant that I had to kick it in high gear! Here is the card that I made for him.

I have to say, it is really hard to find boy stamps! One of the solutions to this problem is http://sweetnsassystamps.com/. In the next coming days I will have my hands on an adorable pirate set, suitable for boys of all ages! Until then, here is what I have created for him...

Stamps: Party Animals by Penny Black, Paper Tray by Papertrey and Itty Bitty Backgrounds by SU!

Ink: Black Stazon and Cranberry;CTMH, image colored with SU! markers

Paper: pp by DCWV Nana's Kids, cs;Bazzill

Tools: Cuttlebug;Happy Birthday folder, Sizzix #2 and SU! Word Window Punch

Absolute Bliss

2007-11-17T17:01:00.000-08:00

Well, I am home from another fun crop. While there I made this card which is for a swap that I am in for the House Mouse Yahoo Group. I had so much fun making these cards! These little guys look so warm and snuggly. Kinda how we wished we felt at the crop today. Something was seriously wrong with the heat! Sorry girls! We laughed about it and said we would come to the December crop dressed in parkas!

I have some good news to share at a later date. So please stay tuned......

I hope that everyone is having a warm Saturday!

Stamps: House Mouse;Stocking Full of Love, SU!;So Many Sayings

Ink: Black Stazon, CTMH;Cranberry and Heavenly Blue

Paper: SEI and Bazzill

Embellishments: misc. ribbon, SU! Silver cord, Diamond Dots by Stampendous and Stickles

Tools: SU! Ticket Corner Punch and Word Window Punch, Cuttlebug

Thank you Lord for your Blessings

2007-11-16T15:17:00.000-08:00

Happy Friday everyone!

I am up to my eyeballs in paper as I prepare for my crop tomorrow. It is a lot of work, but I LOVE it! We always have a great time!

I managed to get another card done for Thanksgiving, this one is for my 3 year old niece. Again, this is one of the stamps that I just blew the dust off of, so I don't know who made them, Sorry!

I did get to use my new Nestabilities on this card, they are really cool! I am asking Santa for more of them!

Ok, enough babbling, here is the scoop on the card.

Stamps: ?

Ink: Black Stazon, Cat's Eye Chalk Ink in Chestnut Roan, image colored with my prismas/gamsol

Paper: cs;Bazzill and Mellow by Basic Grey

Embellishments: brads;CTMH, ribbon; $1 spot at Target

Tools: Cuttlebug and Nestibilities

Let's talk Turkey!

2007-11-15T14:28:00.000-08:00

I can't believe that 1 week from today it will be Thanksgiving! I know I have said it before, but it came up too quick this year. I have a full house every turkey day and cook for two days in preparation for it. I am trying to squeeze my card making into the running around! I made this card for my 2 year old nephew. I think that he will get a kick out of the turkey! This will really be the first year that he will kinda know what is going on.

I hope everyone is having a great night!

Stamps: ? found in the closet from years ago

Ink: Stazon in Timber, prisma pencils, Cat's eye Chalk Ink in Chestnut Roan

Paper: Mellow by Basic Grey and Bazzill cs

Embellishments: Brads by CTMH

Tools: SU! Ticket Corner Punch and 3/16 Corner Rounder

Birthday Wishes

2007-11-13T13:43:00.000-08:00

This image just cracks me up! I wish I could stuff my face with a nice birthday cake right about now. (I just joined WW) I guess coloring it will have to do!

I made this card for my niece's birthday (on my hubby's side). Her favorite color is purple so of course I had to make the card that color! The image is from the Happy Hoppers collection of HM. It is called It's My Party. She was colored in with my prismas and gamsol.

I am going to attach a gift card onto the paper with the tab. I hope that she likes it and has a great birthday. They are not near us so we will not be seeing her.

I hope everyone has a great evening!

Stamps: HH;It's my Party, SU!;Party Punch

Ink: Black Stazon, CTMH;Petal and Sunkiss Yellow

Embellishments: misc. ribbon and Glitter Brads;KI Memories, Stickles in Yellow and Ice Coffee

Tools: SU! Spiral Punch, 3/16 Corner Punch, Rounded Tab Punch and Designer Label Punch

Teddy Bear Pilgrims

2007-11-11T14:07:00.000-08:00

Can you believe that Thanksgiving is next week? I have so much to do and I am trying not to slip into panic mode (just yet). I have my whole family over which is about 16 people! I have to start off small by making some cards for my two nieces and one nephew! I wish I could tell you whose stamps these are, but I don't have a clue! I found these about two weeks ago tucked away in a spare bedroom closet. I have had these since I first started stamping and have since forgot about them. I was so glad to find them, because they are perfect for children. The other two cards that I am making are from the same group. I used the Splitcoast Challenge #126 for this card.

Anyway, I hope that everyone is having a nice Sunday and that you are not too stressed out with the impending arrival of the holidays.

Paper: pp;Basic Grey's Mellow, cs;Bazzill

Ink: Stazon Black and Timber,Cat's Eye Chalk Ink in Chestnut Roan, Prisma pencils

Embellishments: flower;Bazzill, misc;button and ribbon, brads;CTMH

Tools: SU! Tag corner punch and Marvy Scalloped Oval

June's Puppybella

2007-11-10T13:32:00.000-08:00

I don't know what the weather is like wherever you are, but here in SEPA it is the perfect day for stamping! Brisk, cloudy and showers. My hubby is out, I have my IPOD plugged in and I have managed to get another month done for the Bella Calendar Swap. Whew! This is one of the newer stamps called Puppybella. I just love that little doggie! I just HAD to make sure that she matched her owner. How fun!

I colored Bella in with both prisma pencils and my SU! markers that I just received. I am seriously liking them! I used the blender pen on her dress, I do need a little more practice with that. Have to try again on Kinibella which is what I am going to start on now for August.

I hope that eveyone is having fun today!

Thanks for looking!

Stamps: Puppybella by Stampingbella

Ink: Black Stazon, Petal;CTMH

Paper: cs;Bazzill, pp; DCVW Pocket full of Posies Stack

Embellishments: flowers;Prima, rhinestone brads;MM, Lavender Stickles

Tools: SU! Scallop circle punch and 3/16 Corner Rounder, 1/16 punch by Fiskars

Very Merry

2007-11-09T07:20:00.000-08:00

Who doesn't love the Bellas and the Bellaholics group on Yahoo? I am participating in a Calendar Swap, thanks Tangii! I have three months to make: December, June and August. This is the first set that I finished. I was nervous at first, because I had no idea how to go about it. Once Tangii explained it to me, the light bulb went off! I will be working on the other two months this weekend and hope to have it postal on Monday.

Happy Friday Everyone!

Stamps: Stampingbella; Wreathabella, Saying; SU! Short & Sweet, LOVE this set!

Ink: Black Stazon, Cranberry; CTMH

Paper: PP; DCWV Christmas Glitter Stack, CS; SU! Real Red and Garden Green

Embellishments: Cranberry ribbon;CTMH, Dotted ribbon; American Crafts and Diamond Dots by Stampedous

Tools: SU! Word Window Puncha and Ticket Corner Punch

You Snooze, You Lose...

2007-11-07T16:20:00.000-08:00

Is the name of this stamp from the HM Happy Hoppers collection. I know, Geez another card with animals on it? Sorry! I just love furry critters! When I saw this stamp I knew I had to have it immediately! I don't even know what you would use it for... birthday? I colored it in with my prismas and gamsol. I also used the Splitcoast SC#147.

I hope everyone is enjoying their week!

Stamps: House Mouse/Happy Hoppers - You Snooze, You Lose

Ink: Black Stazon

Paper: pp Junkitz and cs is CTMH Seafoam and Blush

Embellishments: Chipboard flower by Junkitz, ribbon - SU! Wild Wasabi, brads by MM

Tools: MM Distressing Tool

Welcome Baby

2007-11-05T17:12:00.000-08:00

I hope that everyone had a nice Monday! I am thankful that my Monday at work is over, until next week that is! (I am not a huge fan of Mondays) Before zoning out and watching Dancing With the Stars, I thought I would jump on and post a pic of a card that I just made for a very good friend that just had a baby. As I said in a previous post, I don't have any baby stamps. I bought this set by CTMH called Nursery Bash from my friend Elisabeth, thanks E! It really is for early birthdays, but I thought that the giraffe would like cute on a baby card. I colored him in with my SU! Watercolor Wonder Crayons and my aquabrush. This card is also done with the Splitcoast SC#145.

I hope everyone has a nice evening.

Stamps: CTMH Nursery Bash, SU! Short and Sweet

Paper: pp Wild Asparagus, CS CTMH Colonial White and SU! Bashful Blue

Ink: Black Stazon, SU! Old Olive

Embellishments: misc. brads and ribbon

Tools: SU! punches, Word Window and Slot

Caught up in the Spirit!

2007-11-03T13:59:00.000-07:00

Alright, I know that Halloween was just on Wednesday and Thanksgiving is less than 3 weeks away, but out shopping today with my husband, I got in the Christmas Spirit! What the heck?!

I even said to him in Joann's, let's skip decorating the house for Thanksgiving and just go for the Christmas decorations! Where did this come from? Is it that the stores already have their shelves loaded with Christmas items? Was it the Christmas stamps that I bought in A.C. Moore?

Or the Christmas music that I actually heard playing in the toy dept. of Walmart? Whatever it was, I am going to embrace it. To me, Christmas is a magical time of year. Where everyone seems nicer, happier. Where there are smiles on every one's faces. So, this year I for one, am going to get into the spirit just a wee bit early. Who knows maybe it will be contagious. Couldn't we use a little more happiness in this world?

I CASED this card from a card in a swap that I was in that was hosted by my friend Kim. We had to use our favorite finds at the CKC. I loved Colleen's card and just had to case it. Thanks Colleen, your card was awesome!

Stamps: Fluffles in Light, SU! Punch Pals

Ink: Black Stazon, SU! Ruby Red and Garden Green

Paper: DCVW

Embellishments: ricrac by SEI and White Daisy ribbon by CTMH, Diamond Dots by Stampendous and Stickles in Xmas Red and Green

Merry Early Christmas everyone!

Blooming with Happiness!

2007-11-02T03:31:00.000-07:00

Happy Friday everyone!

I have been so busy that I haven't even had a chance to make a card let alone post it!

I made this card for a friend's anniversary. It was simple, but I loved the end result.

This was from SCS's Card Sketch Challenge # 134, the Topper Card.

Stamps: SU! Blooming with Happiness

Ink: Black Stazon, SU! Watercolor Crayons

Paper: SEI and cs scraps

Embellishments: SU! Pretties Kit, misc. ribbon

Tools: Scallop oval punch

My two favorite men!

2007-10-30T17:55:00.000-07:00

Ok, this will confirm that I am not all there. We buy our one cat a costume every year! His name is Merlin, he is black and we adopted him through a rescue group Halloween of 2005. This is a pic of my hubby and Merlin all decked out! We tried to get the costume on Bella, but she wanted no parts of it!