KLM Designs

Happy Birthday Lil' Birdie

2012-01-23T22:39:00.000-06:00

I really enjoy all the supplies that come out for Valentine's Day, everything is so cutesie. Not that red and pinks are my favorite colors because there not. But I had the motivation to sit down and color and I could not resist this new image from Tiddly Inks Wryn - New Nest.

I've been playing around coloring hair with my copics and I'm finding blonde is a challenge to color but I do like the end result for Wryn.

I used for the first time a sketch from the Clean and Simple Stamping Blog #174.

I then paper pierced the top portion of the card, and pop dotted it off of the base (I just love the effect it gives). I also pop dotted the main image that was cut from the largest label one spellbinders die. Gave the bottom designer paper a scalloped bordered edge and sewed the mini tag verse and button onto the ribbon with metallic thread.

My colors where chosen from the Color Throwdown Challenge for last week as well.

Thanks for stopping by this week,

CARD RECIPE
DIGITAL STAMPS: Tiddly Inks Digitals; Wryn- New Nest.
STAMPS: SU; Sale-A-Bration Vintage Lables.
PAPER: SU; Crumb Cake, Very Vanilla. DP; SU(?) DCWV; Stack.
INK: Momento; Tuxedo Black. SU; So Saffron.
EMBELLISHMENTS: Red Button, Metallic Thread.
RIBBON: Offray 5/8" Cream.
TOOLS: Cuttlebug, MS Mini Tag Punch, SU Scallop Border Punch.
SUPPLIES: Spellbinder Label One, Copics.

You Blow Me Away

2012-01-14T20:45:00.001-06:00

I attempted to do the Whimsie Doodles December Challenge Sketch Inpired but I lost my um-ft by the end of last year but have finally finished this card. The perfect card for that special hair dresser in your life.

I wanted to take part in the Ribbon Carousel Challenge this week, and that was to add anything like ribbon, bakers twine, jute twine, lace or thread. For this card I used orange baker's twine!

Thanks for dropping in,

CARD RECIPE

DIGITAL STAMPS: Whimsie Doodles; Hair Dryer.

PAPER: SU; Crumb Cake, Pumpkin Pie. DP: ATD; Friendship Kit.

EMBELLISHMENTS: SEWeasy fancy floss; baker's twine secondary.

TOOLS: Sewing Maching. SU Circle Punch. SU Scallop Punch.

SUPPLIES: Pop Dots, Copics, Diamond Stickles.

My Top 3 Viewed Postings of 2011!

2011-12-30T20:20:00.000-06:00

#3 - No.1 Teacher

with a total of 821 views.

#2 - Angry Birds Invite

with a total of 1,076 views.

#1 - Angry Birds Card

with a total of 2,217 views.

I would like to Thank all of my customers this year, wow this has been a tremendously busy year and I still don't see the future slowing down at all. You have challenged me in my creativeness, color and designs. Though some months are a bit crazy I still love every minute of it, and I can't wait to see what is going to be thrown my way come 2012!

Christmas Penguin

2011-12-25T09:00:00.001-06:00

Here is the last of the Whimsie Doodles Tis the Season images that I created cut files for. And of course my favorite out of all of them 'The Penguin'. Really simply layered, and pop dots added to the scarf, nose and feet for dimension.

Merry Christmas,

CARD RECIPE

PAPER: SU; Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, Green Galore. DP; ?

TOOLS: Cricut.

SUPPLIES: Pop dots

Gingerbread Man

2011-12-24T00:00:00.030-06:00

Here is another image from the Whimsie Doodles Tis the Season images. The GingerBread Man, I took all his layers and turned them into cut images and away I went cutting them out on my Cricut.

I put One-step crackle medium onto the white icing images to give him the look of real glossy icing. His smile was hand drawn and glitter buttons in place to look a like gum-gums.

A very simple card but he looks so darn adorable!

Thanks,

PAPER: SU; Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, Basic Black, Whisper White.

EMBELLISHMENTS: Glittered Buttons.

TOOLS: Cricut.

SUPPLIES: Inkssentials; Crackle Accents. Basic Black Marker. 1/8" Circle Punch. Quick Dry Glue.

Rudolf, Up, up, and Away!

2011-12-19T00:00:00.001-06:00

Here is another image from Whimsie Doodles 'Tis the season images.

I took the reindeer image and turned it into a cut image. I made the outline of the body and once again, layered the additional images with designer paper. His head, nose and scarf are all pop dotted for added dimension.

I flocked the horns with Recollections Banana Flocking. I need to mention after using this product I will never use it again. It was very hard to get out of it's container, and it was so clumpy. I ended up lathering glue onto the horns and then having to push the flocking to adhere it. Horrible stuff! (This is my personal opinion)

I am almost caught up, only a few more post to go. Thanks for dropping in,

CARD RECIPE

PAPER: SU; Crumb Cake, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Basic Black, Pretty in Pink, Whisper White. DCWV; Glitter Red. DP; Stack?

TOOLS: Cricut.

SUPPLIES: Recollections; Banana Flocking. Pop Dots.

WinterSong Snowman

2011-12-17T22:05:00.000-06:00

I absolutely love Whimsie Doodles digital images, this cute snowman is from the Whimsie Doodles 'Tis the Season images set.

As many of my followers know I am getting very good at making my own cut files and that is exactly what I did with this image.

I first made my outline of the snowman to create my card base, and all the layers were cut individually to make all the remaining layers.

I also added some embossing to the red ribbon on the top hat with the swiss dots folder. Then added pop dots to the bird's wing and his scarf for dimension.

I have a few more to blog so keep checking, I'm trying to catch up.

Bye for now,

CARD RECIPE

PAPER: SU; Baja Breeze, Basic Black, Whisper White, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink. SEI; Winter Song.

TOOLS: Cricut, Cuttlebug.

SUPPLIES: EF; Swiss Dots. Pop Dots.

Merry Ruffmas

2011-12-16T12:52:00.003-06:00

It's 9 days till Christmas, I'm back today with this cute doggy Christmas Card.

The dog was cut from the Create A Critter cartridge. I embossed him with the Swiss Dots embossing folder to give a bit of texture. And sponged the edges with SU! Chocolate Chip ink to give him some definition and pop dots were added for him to stand out more.

The presents are cut from the Winter Frolic cartridge. I used various left over scraps of Christmas paper, to get all those lovely colors of the presents. The greeting was from a font on my computer, and for the tips of the wording I added some Diamond Stickles.

Have a good weekend everyone,

CARD RECIPE

PAPER: SU; Glorious Green, Real Red, Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, Ivory, Soft Suede, Chocolate Chip. Bazzill; Blackbird. DP; Echo Park Seasons Greetings. MME; Wonderful Winter.

INK: SU; Chocolate Chip.

EMBELLISHMENTS: 6mm Silver Jingle Bell.

TOOLS: Cricut Machine. Cuttlebug.

SUPPLIES: Cricut Cartridges; Winter Frolic, Create A Critter. Gold Metallic String. Pop Dots. EF; SU Perfect Polka Dots.

Winter Fun

2011-12-04T21:30:00.003-06:00

Hi Everyone,

Wow it really does seem like forever since I blogged, and yes it has been forever. I have been busy for the past couple of months, 1 was to get ready for my craft sale and 2 was to fill orders that I received from my craft sale. So with that said I still have not had the chance to work on my own personal Christmas cards that I'd like to send out to family and friends and I'm running out of time.

But here is one card I am happy to share with you, it is for an order. My customer wanted a money holder type card but a card that can also be displayed as a Christmas ornament afterwards. Like always a little challenging especially when you don't know the person receiving it personally.

Oh boy, has my Cricut sure gotten a workout from this season. I have created most of my cards cutting with it. On this card I used the Winter Frolic cartridge and gave it lots of layers, and lots of pop dots, just how I like it. You can never use enough pop dots!

Off for now thanks for popping in and hopefully you'll be seeing a lot more of me.

Season's Greetings....

CARD RECIPE

PAPER: AC: Red, Green. TPC: White. SU: Whisper White, Real Read, Baja Breeze, Basic Black, Pretty in Pink. BAZZIL; Carob. FANCY PANTS DESIGNS: Gleaming(Saint Nick).

INK: Momento; Tuxedo Black. SU; Baja Breeze.

TOOLS: Cricut Machine, Cuttlebug.

SUPPLIES: CB EF: Dots. DARCIE EF: Dot. Stickles. Pop Dots.

It's been a long time?

2011-11-21T22:32:00.001-06:00

Hey Friends,

It seems like forever since I posted anything and yes it has been a while. I needed to take a break from my weekly creations and challenges to get ready for my craft sale & bazaar this year. I was not able to take part last winter as my craft room was still packed up from my summer move. And I started late this year in preparation and trust me the panic button was stuck on for the 2 weeks up until my sale.

My craft sale was great, and I had lots of new items this year and some of my old favorites. I even have a few orders that I need to complete. So once I get those finished everything should be back to normal. And onto my own Christmas cards that I personally like to send out.

I'm still around I've just been very busy and hopefully I'll get back to my old routine in no time!

See you soon,

Dr. Seuss Thank You's

2011-09-27T21:40:00.001-06:00

I have had the wonderful request to create some baby shower thank you cards with a Dr. Seuss theme of cat's hat of The Cat In The Hat book. These are going to be from twin boys Hudson & Owen and that is why the verse on the front of the card says, "Thanks to You For the gift for Two!"

In total there are 25 cards, I cut out Cat's hat using SCAL. I must tell you that this is a favorite program of mine, just for the fact I can design and cut out almost anything. The stars are versamarked and because this is an item that is going to be mailed I choose not to pop dot anything as I didn't want them to be wreaked while in transit.

Thanks for stopping by today,

CARD RECIPE
STAMPS: Recollections; North Pole.
PAPER: SU; Tempting Turquoise, Pacific Point, Whisper White. Bazzill; Red Devil, Blackbird, Avalanche.
INK: Versamark, Versamark Dazzle.
TOOLS: Cricut.
SUPPLIES: Spellbinders. SU; Large Oval Punch.

Teenage Birthday

2011-09-23T19:45:00.003-06:00

I always find cards for teenagers so difficult to make, as that is the transition age for things that are, "cool or not cool"! I use so many cutesie stamps that I knew that would not work for this card.

So what I did was find a really hip and happening image that I could cut on my Circut. This is a new release by SVG cuts, I though the image was very hip, trendy and posh.

I used an older color challenge from the Color Q:

Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!

CARD RECIPE

PAPER: SU; Chocolate Chip, Basic Black, Bashful Blue, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White, Delicate Dots. DP: Teresa Collins Christmas Home.

INK: Momento Tuxedo Black.

TOOLS: Cuttlebug, Cricut.

SUPPLIES: SU EF: Perfect Polka Dots, Scallop Oval, Large Oval. Pot Dots.

Pop's Birthday

2011-09-22T00:40:00.000-06:00

I'm so glad to see the Mojo Monday Design Team back from holidays. You don't realize how much you miss your weekly sketch until it is not there. Here is my card for this weeks Mojo Monday 207!

A masculine card for a dear friends Dad for his 77th Birthday. I though the "Grandad Relaxing" image was very appropriate for this special occasion.

Have a great week everyone...

CARD RECIPE
STAMPS: SU; Sincere Salutations. Digi Stamp Boutique; Grandad Relaxing. Colorbok; 46432 Warm memories Page Kit.
PAPER: SU; Marina Mist, Old Olive, More Mustard, Chocolate Chip.
INK: Momento Tuxedo Black.
RIBBON: AC Olive.
TOOLS: Cuttlebug.
SUPPLIES: Bow Easy, Spellbinders. CB EF; Argyle, SU Dimensionals.

More Anniversary Botanicals

2011-09-17T00:00:00.000-06:00

Another spin with SU! Botanical Blooms, this is a two-stepping stamp set. I am typically a digital stamper and love to color in the images. But sometimes you have to leave your happy medium and try other things.

A simple card but it looks very pretty, I love the end result. Once again I cased a card, this one by happyscrapper5 and like always I changed it up to my liking.

This is a closer view showing the effect of the flowers with add dimensionals,

Happy Weekend!

CARD RECIPE
STAMPS: Botanical Blooms
PAPER: SU; Bashful Blue, Early Espresso, Daffodil Delightful, Whisper White, DP; Delicate Dots.
INK: Bashful Blue, Close to Cocoa, Kiwi Kiss, Old Olive.
RIBBON: Offray 5/8" Light Blue.
SUPPLIES: SU; Large Oval, Scallop Oval. Dimensional Dots.

Anniversary Blooms

2011-09-16T00:00:00.002-06:00

No I haven't disappeared, but I'm sure you all know how it is when the flu hits your household. This flu bug definitely outstayed it's welcome but I'm glad to say I'm feeling crafty so that's a good thing.

Thought I'd take a different take this week and be adventurous and do some two-step stamping. So here I used Stampin' Up! Botanical Blooms. I cased a card by Christine Creations, of course the end result of my card is very much different then her's.

I stamped the flowers and leaves on whisper white card stock and then stamped the outline images with white onto vellum. And punched the bottom edge with SU! scallop trim border.

The color combination is last weeks Color Throwdown #158,

This is a closer view of the pearlized white ink on the vellum such a pretty shimmer unfortunately the picture does not do it justice.

Thanks for visiting this week,

CARD RECIPE

STAMPS: Botanical Blooms.

PAPER: SU; Island Indigo, Peach Parfait, Basic Gray, Delicate Dots. Vellum.

INK: SU; Island Indigo, Peach Parfait, Old Olive. Brilliance Platinum Planet.

TOOLS: Cuttlebug.

SUPPLIES: Modern Label, Word Window, Dimensionals.

Angry Birds Invites

2011-09-07T22:00:00.009-06:00

I was asked to make some invitations for a sweet little boy who is turning 5 and loves Angry Birds. So you can guess what the theme of his birthday is all around. I posted a Angry Bird Birthday Card back in May you can view it here. I still haven't found a glue that adheres to the rubber band to make it easier to attach to the card stock, that is the most difficult part of the slingshot.

Happy Birthday Zach!

CARD RECIPE
PAPER: SU; Pacific Point, Whisper White, Orchid. Bazzill; Baby Blue, Caramel, Green, Red, Black, Orange, White.
EMBELLISHMENTS: Rubber Band.
TOOLS: Cricut, Cuttlebug.
SUPPLIES: Spellbinders, Svg Files.

Teacher Congratulations

2011-08-19T15:30:00.000-06:00

A truly cute card this week, made with a new digital stamp release over at Whimsie Doodles. I used designer paper by Imaginisce called School Days as it was so very appropriate to go with this card.

The sketch is this weeks Mojo Monday.

I colored Hootie with Copics and I loved the outcome of the feathered look I got by following the fur tutorial that was posted on Whimsie Doodles a few days ago. I also liked how the card looked without the added rectangle that is shown on the sketch, as it showed more of the cuteness of the designer paper.

Have a good weekend everyone!

CARD RECIPE
DIGITAL STAMPS: Whimsie Doodles; Hooties Grade.
PAPER: SU; Crumb Cake, Tempting Turquoise, Daffodil Delightful, Lucky Limeade, Real Red. DP: MM; Chloe's Closet. Imaginice; School Days.
TOOL: Cuttlebug. SU; Phota Corners XL.
SUPPLIES: Copics, Pop Dots. ANM; Liquid Embossing Clear Glass Finish.

The "Grill Master's" Birthday

2011-08-15T22:15:00.004-06:00

I'm really loving the latest images released by Whimsie Doodles.
The moment I saw Smokin' Hot Koale I knew I wanted to make a birthday card for my brother. Who is the "Grill Master" when it comes to anything barbequed.

Here again I used some of my new paper, yay! The new lines of designer papers that some of these scrap booking companies are bringing out are really hip, cute and cool. This designer paper is by Echo Park and there hasn't been a kit thus far I haven't fallen in love with by them.
A brilliant red with a modernized gingham paper, so very appropriate for this cooking card. My favorite thing about this card is how the BBQ itself turned out, it looks just like a real BBQ speckled and all. I used Copics to colour the image.

I used this Saturday's sketch from The Sweet Stop:

And an older color combination from the ColourQ:

Next up is Christmas, I'm trying to get going on those projects that I seriously need to start making. Keep watching for that in the up incoming weeks :)

CARD RECIPE
STAMPS: $1 Store.
DIGITAL STAMPS: Whimsie Doodles; Smokin' Hot.
PAPER: SU; Real Red, Brilliant Blue, Tempting Turquoise, Whisper White, Crumb Cake. DP: Echo Park; Birds On A Wire.
INK: Momento; Tuxedo Black.
EMBELLISHMENTS: Autumn Leaves 3D Sticker; Star Power. Sew Easy Fancy Floss; Lemonade.
TOOLS: Cuttlebug.
SUPPLIES: Copics, Spellbinders, Pop Dots. SU; Scallop Border.

Birthday Girl

2011-08-13T00:25:00.003-06:00

This weeks card is for a few of my girlfriends birthday's this summer.
It also gave me the chance to ink up some of my newly purchased stamps. It was unusual for me as I have gotten so used to using digital stamps and the ability to re-size images where you can't with clear pvc stamps, so it was a nice change up.

The sketched used for my card is by My Favorite Things Wednesday Stamp Club - Week 29:

The color combination is from this weeks colorQ:

Thanks for viewing and have a good weekend!

CARD RECIPE
STAMPS: MFT; Something Special Just for You.
PAPER: SU; Melon Mambo, Tangerine Tango, Pool Party, Basic Black, Whisper White, Old Olive.
DP: ATD; Super Paper Pad.
INK: Momento; Tuxedo Black.
EMBELLISHMENTS: MMI; ABL Flowers & Icons.
TOOLS: Cuttlebug
SUPPLIES: Die-namics Simply Scallop Medium, Fuchsia Flocking, Spellbinders, Pop Dots, Copics. SU; Blossom Petals Builder. EF: CB Friends Forever, Darice Dot.

Summer Birthday

2011-08-07T00:00:00.002-06:00

Summer has arrived and with the hot humidity of the days, brings in the wild thunder and lighting storms in the evenings. This summer we have had our fair share of hail storms and tornado watches.

As we approach week #31 of the year so does the end of summer projects and soon to get started on fall and winter projects. I really don't know where the first 6 months of the year went but they flew by for me how about you?

Today I am showing off a summer birthday card to be giving to an Uncle from his niece and nephew. I was able to use some of the latest papers I bought while on my holidays and I just love all the bright colors the Echo Park Paper Co. Splash Kit has to off.

The color combination used is from colourQ:

I used last weeks sketch from Mojo Monday:

Enjoy viewing this weeks card and I hope everyone has a good weekend!

Come back soon :)

CARD RECIPE
DIGITAL STAMPS: Whimsie Doodles; Leah Diver, Sea Shell Koale, Shell-Abration.
PAPER: SU; Tempting Turquoise, Bashful Blue, Lucky Limeade, Basic Gray, Whisper White. DP; Echo Park Paper Co. Splash Kit (used Whales, Fish).
EMBELLISHMENTS: Button, Liquid Embossing Clear Glass Finish, Sew Easy Fancy Floss Slate.
TOOLS: Cuttlebug, Crop-A-Dile.
SUPPLIES: SU Large Tag, Spellbinders, Copics, Pop Dots.

Owl Anniversary

2011-07-31T16:25:00.000-06:00

A very cute anniversary card to be given to anybody celebrating an anniversary of any year. This is an Easel Card, you can find a full tutorial on how to make it at Splitcoast Stampers.

I used the color combination from colorQ Challenge:

Here is a full view:

I hope everyone has had a good long weekend and a great Civic holiday Monday!

CARD RECIPE
STAMPS: Season of Friendship, Punch Bunch.
PAPER: Pool Party, Island Indigo, Lucky Limeade, Early Espresso, Whisper White.
INK: Lucky Limeade, Early Espresso, Pool Party.
EMBELLISHMENTS: MM Brown Brads.
TOOLS: Cuttlebug.
SUPPLIES: SU; Perfect Polka Dots, Owl Punch Builder, Word Window, Modern Label, Scallop Edge Border, Yoyo Yellow Marker. Pop Dots.

Baby Boy Rocking Horse

2011-07-24T00:00:00.001-06:00

I am back from holidays and I had a great holiday out in Calgary, Alberta. I hit all of my favorite scrap booking stores and I loaded up on embossing folders, spellbinders, copics & stamps.

This has been a huge year for babies as many of my friends are expecting. I have been trying to get cards made and crocheted blankets done. Here are a couple baby boy cards I started before going on holidays. I used the Bundle of Joy SVG Kit from the company svgcuts.

I made two cards, this one has only the hair and bridal embossed:

On the second card I embossed the entire horse, hair & bridal:

I can't decide on which card I like more to make multiples of, they both turned out really cute. And when you stand the card up it actually rocks just like a rocking horse. You can click on the images to get a better view of the embossing.

Thanks for stopping by and leave a comment on what design you like more to help me out with my decision.

CARD RECIPE

PAPER: SU; Certainly Celery, Very Vanilla, Bashful Blue, Close to Cocoa. DP: DCWV Baby Boy Stack.

INK: Close to Cocoa, Crumb Cake.

EMBELLISHMENTS: Black Brad, Brown Brad.

TOOLS: Cricut, Cuttlebug.

SUPPLIES: Brown Twine, Bundle of Joy SVG Kit. CB EF: Argyle & Seeing Spots. SU EF: Perfect Polka Dots. Sizzix EF: Love Set.

Winner of the Blog Candy

2011-07-22T00:10:00.003-06:00

It's been two weeks and my summer holidays have come and gone.
I'd like to thank my followers who view my blog and say such nice comments about my creativity. And for that, in celebration of my 10,000 hits I gave you all the opportuntiy to win some blog candy.
So lets give out my Blog Candy to the lucky winner!!!

There were 7 entries that qualified:
1. Susan
2. Melissa
3. Bobbi-Jean
4. Liz
5. Edel
6. Kitika
7. Sofieke

And the winner is:

Liz, CONGRATULATIONS!

Liz, I will be contacting you shortly to claim your prize. Thanks to everyone for playing along :)

Blog Candy to Celebrate 10,000 hits!

2011-07-02T10:00:00.002-06:00

Here is the giveaway to celebrate 10,000 hits on my blog counter that I mentioned a few days ago.

All you have to do to get entered into the drawing is:

Leave a Comment on this Post.
Become a Follower.

I will be using Random.org to pick the lucky winner and post it on Friday, July 22nd. Due to it being a holiday weekend & that Canada Post is no longer on strike. I will have the drawing open for 20 days. Closing Thursday, July 21st at midnight CST.

Thank You for stopping by KLM Designs!

Good Luck,

1st Birthday Bash

2011-06-29T13:45:00.005-06:00

We are almost at mid year, where did the first six months go? Oh yeah, it's been cold, rainy & non-summer like conditions. I've been so tired lately that I want to craft but when I sit down and try I just want to go to bed. Hopefully this will pass sooner than later!

Here is a really cute card for a little boy that is turning 1 years old. I cut the wording from the Cricut Classic Font Cartridge, and this cute little bear is from C.C. Designs Pixie Pets Birthday Bash DIGI Image.

The color challenge is from Color Q:

The sketch challenge I used was from the Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge:

~I am also nearing 10,000 hits on my Blog Counter, so keep watching there will be some great Blog Candy for that milestone.~

Thanks,

CARD RECIPE

DIGITAL STAMPS: C.C. Designs Pixie Pets Birthday Bash DIGI Image.

PAPER: SU; Brilliant Blue, Tempting Turquoise, Poppy Parade, Bashful Blue, White. DP: DCWV Baby Boy Stack.

EMBELLISHMENTS: Autumn Leaves 3D Stickers; Star Power.

TOOLS: Cricut, Cuttlebug.

SUPPLIES: Cricut Classic Font Cartridge, Spellbinders, Pop Dots, Copics, Teal Glitter Pen.

Air Balloon Thank You

2011-06-23T00:25:00.007-06:00

Can you believe it is the 25th week of the year and that mean's summer is officially here now. Come out sunshine we really need you. There is a lot of flooding going on in the part of Canada I live in. Crops are not able to be planted and the creeks, lakes and rivers are overflowing there banks and destroying many homes. My heart goes out to anyone who has suffered from these disasters!

I got a new Cricut cartridge Everyday Pop-Up Cards and played with it a bit, I used the hot air balloon from this cartridge and for the sun I cut that from the Simply Charmed cartridge. No color challenge was used this week but I used up several papers from my scraps and also tried out a new paper pad by K & Company, Lemon Citron.

My sketch is from this Monday's Mojo Monday:

~I am also nearing 10,000 hits on my Blog Counter, so keep watching there will be some great Blog Candy for that milestone.~

Thanks,

CARD RECIPE

PAPER: SU; Crumb Cake, So Saffron, Crushed Curry, Tempting Turquoise, Basic Black, Pretty in Pink, Gable Green, Daffodil Delight, Peach Parfait. DP: K & Co; Lemon Citron. DCWV; Stack 7. Imaginisce; Summer Cool.

INK: SU; Certainly Celery, Crumb Cake.

EMBELLISHMENTS: Metallic Thank You Deco Sticker.

TOOLS: Cricut, Cuttlebug.

SUPPLIES: PC; Everyday Pop-Up Cards, Simply Charmed. CBEF; Script Texture. Large Corner Rounder, Pop Dots.

Happy Father's Day, Dad!

2011-06-13T22:20:00.002-06:00

Since Father's Day is this Sunday, June 19th I better post the cards I have made. I'm feeling a little behind as everyone posted their FD cards last week.

I made two cards from the sheet of designer paper I had, one side of the sheet has a rainbow and swing set and the other side has a park and a pond. Though most of it is covered up by the Little Mower boy... the cards still look great!

I cut the grass on the Cricut with a SVG file and cut the circle out of acetate as I didn't want to loose the detail of the pretty paper and knew right away I wanted to used my dimensional bee's that I have been hoarding in my stash. The bee's really finished this card nicely :)

The color combination is by My Time Made Easy Pretty Palette Challenge #13:

The sketch used is Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge 121:

Thanks for coming by see you again,

CARD RECIPE
DIGITAL STAMPS: Whimsie Doddles; Little Mower.
PAPER: SU; So Saffron, Peach Parfait, Certainly Celery, Cajun Craze. DP: ATD Super Paper Pad. Acetate.
INK: SU So Saffron.
EMBELLISHMENTS: Recollections; Bee Dimensional Sticker.
TOOLS: Cuttlebug, Cricut.
SUPPLIES: Spellbinders, Dauber, SVG Grass File, SU EF Polka Dots, Pop Dots.

Bubble Bath Leah

2011-06-12T13:40:00.000-06:00

Is there no other way then to tell your Mom to relax & enjoy a nice soak in the tub on her birthday. The new Whimsie Doodles digital image of Bubble Leah was just too irresistible not to use.

This weeks color challenge is from Color Throwdown #145,

The weeks sketch is the Wednesday Stamp Club over at My Favorite Things blog;

Here is a close up view of Bubble Leah, I colored her with Copics.

Thanks for stopping by,

CARD RECIPE

DIGITAL STAMPS: Whimsie Doodles; Bubble Leah.

PAPER: SU; So Saffron, Pear Pizzazz, Baja Breeze, Crumb Cake. DP: DCWV; Stack 7, Citrus Matstack.

TOOLS: Cuttlebug.

SUPPLIES: SU EF; Perfect Polka Dots, Spellbinders, Pop Dots.

Happy Birthday Sis!

2011-06-10T19:40:00.002-06:00

A bright floral card, exactly what any sister would like for there June Birthday. I based my card stock on the colors from the Simply Delightful designer paper and pulled out Cajan Craze, So Saffron, Baja Breeze and a hint of Pink Pirouette for my colors.
I used the Stampin Up embossing folder Elegant Bouquet on the rectangular piece of So Saffron. I thought it complimented the designer paper so well, I wrapped white and teal twine around the card and it just finished my card.

The sketch if from Splitcoast Stampers;

The image is from My Favorite Things:

Happy Friday :)

CARD RECIPE
DIGITAL STAMPS: My Favorite Things; Think Pink.
PAPER: SU; So Saffron, Cajan Craze, Baja Breeze, Pink Pirouette. DP: MME; Simply Delightful.
EMBELLISHMENTS: Recollections; Floral Embellishment.
TOOLS: Cuttlebug.
SUPPLIES: Twine: Pinkpaisless; Daily Junque. Pop Dots, Spellbinders. SU EF: Elegan Bouquet, Copics.

I Sea it's your Birthday

2011-06-08T21:15:00.000-06:00

We've only had a few warm days here with sunshine, but we've had a lot of rain and all the plants are very green this spring. I'm really in a beach kind of mood so I got a little creative with this weeks Mojo Monday.

I wanted to feel like I was at the sea with bright blue waves and snorkeling with the fish in the coral reef.
Here is a close up isn't this cute:

I turned the Mojo Monday #194 sketch horizontal to make my card,

All I did was cut a 1" strip of the fish from the designer paper and I cut the waves on the Cricut from and SVG file from baja breeze paper. I sponged the waves with baja breeze ink to give them some depth and pop dotted a couple of them for dimension.

I hope everyone is having a good week.

CARD RECIPE
DIGITAL STAMPS: Whimsie Doodles; Shell a bration.
PAPER: SU; Crumb Cake, Tempting Turquoise, Baja Breeze, Bashful Blue, Whisper White, Not Quite Navy. DP; Imaginisce, Ocean Motion.
INK: Crumb Cake, Baja Breeze.
RIBBON: Grossgrain; White.
TOOLS: Cricut, Cuttlebug. SU; 1 3/4" Scallop Circle, 1 3/8" Circle.
SUPPLIES: Pop Dots, SVG Files, Daubers.

Golfing Birthday

2011-06-07T13:15:00.000-06:00

I great card for the golf lover in your family! I think this card is nicely put together with a whole golf theme in mind, from the embossed golf ball made with the Cuttlebug embossing folder Tiny Bubbles. To the argyle printed designer paper as a background, from the Warm Wishes Page Kit by Colorbok.

My original idea is by Emma Wood, I CASED her card and put my own tweak to it. The sketch is from Sketch Saturday #146.

I loved this digital image from Digi Stamp Boutique.

Just a reminder if you CASE another person's card or my cards. It stands for "C- Copy, A-And, S-Share, E-Everything". Please link to that person's blog or website and give do credit.

CARD RECIPE
DIGITAL STAMP: Digi Stamp Boutique; Golf James.
PAPER: SU; Pear Pizzazz, Marina Mist, Early Espresso, Whisper White. DP: Colorbok; Warm Memories Page Kit.
EMBELLISHMENTS: Bottons.
TOOLS: Cuttlebug.
SUPPLIES: Spellbinders, Copics, Pop Dots. CB EF; Tiny Bubbles.

Gnome Anniversary

2011-06-04T21:15:00.000-06:00

What a fun anniversary card, with these cute little gnomes from Whimsie Doodles. My Aunt & Uncle celebrated there 50th Anniversary this weekend, how adorable I thought these little gnomes where completely them as they love to camp.

I'm quite good with graphic programs, so I took the man gnome and layered him in front of the sitting gnome with transparent edges. You would never know these are two very different digital images. Believe me it's taken years of practice and many tutorials to learn how to work the program.

I used this Monday's Mojo Monday, #193:

And a color challenge from last year as I had my gnomes colored before I had a paper palette to work with and found cQc#62,

I colored the gnomes with Copics, (too many colors to mention) and I paper pieced the girl gnomes clothes from DCWV- Citrus Mat Stack.

Have a good weekend and thanks for stopping by! Leave a comment or become a follower you can never have enough crafty friends.

CARD RECIPE
DIGITAL STAMPS: Whimsie Doddles; Sitting Gnome, Gnome Wonder.
PAPER: SU; Real Red, Daffodil Delight, Tempting Turquoise, Glorious Green. DP: DCWV; The Celebration Stack,Citrus Matstack.
EMBELLISHMENTS: MM Mini Button.
RIBBON: Grossgrain; Red.
TOOLS: Cuttlebug.
SUPPLIES: Spellbinders, Purple Glitter Pen, Pop Dots.

Enjoy Your Birthday!

2011-06-01T20:40:00.001-06:00

A very bright and relaxing card for the sun seeker in all of us. Today was the first day of sunshine in a week of gloomy clouds and rain. This image is Dottie Laid Back by Whimsie Doddles, isn't she cute. How I would love to be on a warm beach right now.

I tried out a new sketch by Deconstructing jen, this is sketch No.3,

We are now in the 22nd week of the year and posted this week for the colorQ challenge is,

I paper pieced the umbrella and Dottie's bathing suit from the designer papers.

I hope you are enjoying this week of cards, thank you for dropping in.

CARD RECIPE
DIGITAL STAMPS: Whimsie Doodles; Dottie Laid Back.
PAPER: SU; Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry, Soft Suede, Whisper White. DP: DCWV; Citrus Matstack, Baby Girl Stack.
TOOLS: Cuttlebug.
SUPPLIES: Spellbinders, Pop Dots CB EF; Swiss Dots.

Cupcake Birgitta Birthday

2011-05-31T17:00:00.000-06:00

This is my first time using C.C. Designs, I have always loved the look of these stamps and the cuteness these children display. Some digital stamps are available at "All That Scraps." For many of my friends and followers, you know that I love using digital stamps.

For this card I used the Color Throwdown #143,
And since I'm still behind on a few of the Mojo Monday sketches I completed this card with Mojo Monday 190,

I colored Brigitta with Copics and added glitter to her wings, and a bit of blue glitter pen to her buttons. I used the Happy Birthday CB embossing folder to give texture to the background and since I didn't stamp a sentiment I thought the background embossed was enough to know it is for a birthday.

See you later,

CARD RECIPE
DIGITAL STAMPS: C.C. Designs; Swiss Pixie Cupcake Birgitta.
PAPER: SU; Pink Pirouette, Old Olive, So Saffron. DP; Recollections, Cupcake.
EMBELLISHMENTS: MM; Buttons.
RIBBON: Celebrate it; 1/4" Aqua.
TOOLS: Cuttlebug
SUPPLIES: Spellbinders, Pop Dots, Glitter, Blue Glitter Pen, Copics. CB EF; Happy Birthday.

Berry Sweet

2011-05-30T20:25:00.000-06:00

I'm a little behind in my Mojo Monday's but I think I've caught up a bit now, I haven't really had to much time to craft in my spare time.

I liked this Mojo Monday sketch, as it was simple yet made the card stand out.

I used the colorQ challenge #86, as I thought all the colors where very summer like. I paper pieced the strawberries and the bucket with designer paper. The digital image is from Wax Fruit Company, my first time using there images.

Thanks for stopping by,

CARD RECIPE
DIGITAL STAMPS: Wax Fruit Company; Strawberry Bucket.
PAPER: SU; Real Read, Daffodil Delight, So Saffron, Early Espresso, Whisper White. DP: MME; Simply Delightful.
EMBELLISHMENTS: Rhinestones; Lime Green.
TOOLS: Cuttlebug, Spellbinders.
SUPPLIES: EF; Moroccan Screen.

Transformer Card

2011-05-28T17:00:00.000-06:00

A birthday request for a little boy turning 4 who loves Transformers.
This image was fairly simple to turn into a Cut File, just a bit of tweaking with the size and I made it all fit perfectly for a 5" card. I layered all the cut images with pop dots so the Transformers symbol would stand out.

CARD RECIPE
PAPER: SU; Whisper White. Bazzill; Black, Red, Blue, White.
TOOLS: Cricut. SVG Cut file.
SUPPLIES: Pop Dots.

Happy Anniversary

2011-05-25T00:00:00.001-06:00

I used the color challenge from Splitcoast Stampers CC321 and the square sketch from Mojo Monday #188.

CC321: Black Cherry Crumbs!

Enjoy the rest of your week!

CARD RECIPE
STAMPS: SU; Fifth Avenue Floral.
PAPER: SU; Poppy Parade, Crumb Cake, Basic Black. DCWV; Stack 7.
INK: Versafine; Onyx Black. SU: Poppy Parade.
RIBBON: Offray: 5/8" Black.
TOOLS: Cricut, Cuttlebug.
SUPPLIES: CB EF; Victoria. Cricut Cartridge; Bloom. Rhinstones, Stickles, Pop Dots, Spellbinders.

Angry Birds Card

2011-05-24T18:00:00.002-06:00

I got my idea for this card from tlfrank's version at Splitcoast Stampers. I then created my own svg cut file from a vector image and come up with my version of Angry Bird. Angry Birds is the latest rage of games on your iPod or iPhone. I too play this game as well but not addicted to it like some people are.

Lots of layers in this card and I found it difficult to adhere the rubber band as many adhesives do not adhere well to this type of surface. I love the out come of this card!

Thanks for stopping by :)

CARD RECIPE
PAPER: SU; Pacific Point, Whisper White, Orchid. Bazzill; Baby Blue, Caramel, Green, Red, Black, Orange, White.
EMBELLISHMENTS: Rubber Band.
TOOLS: Cricut, Cuttlebug.
SUPPLIES: Spellbinders, Svg Files.

A Cabby Thank You!

2011-05-20T19:30:00.001-06:00

I made this card for a dear friend of mine, who's little boy goes to school by cabby. This is a Thank You card for the driver. Our taxi's here are not yellow but we thought it was appropriate.

I designed the card myself using SCAL, and created each layer separately. I am getting much better at this the more I do it.

Thanks for stopping by!

CARD RECIPE
STAMPS: TPC Studio; Teacher. Other.
PAPER: SU; Whisper White. Bazzill: Yellow, Black, Red, Baby Blue.
INK: Versafine; Onyx Black.
RIBBON: Grossgrain; Red.
TOOLS: Cuttlebug, Cricut, SCAL.
SUPPLIES: Pop Dots, Clear EP.

Fantabulous Wednesday Winner

2011-05-18T23:00:00.000-06:00

What a surprise it was to find out the I was the "Teacher Feature Winner" at the Fantabulous Cricut blog!

Thank You very much... Click here to view the original post for my No.1 Teacher Apple shaped card.

No.1 Teacher

2011-05-13T14:00:00.001-06:00

Since it is starting to get close to the end of the school year, I thought it was time to make some cards for our teachers that devote there time teaching our young people. Here is a cute apple shaped card, for that #1 Teacher in mind.

Happy Friday :)

CARD RECIPE
STAMPS: Studio G; Series 17.
PAPER: Imaginisce; Teacher's Pet. DCWV; Stack 7. Bazzill; Red. SU; Vanilla. VP; Black.
INK: SU; Pear Pizzazz, Ruby Red, Crumb Cake. Versafine; Onyxblack.
RIBBON: Gingham Black.
TOOLS: Cricut, Cuttlebug.
SUPPLIES: 1/8" Punch, CB EF; Swiss Dots, Pop Dots, Sponge. SU; Lable Punch. Whimsie Doodles; Apple Card Shape Cut File.

Happy Retirement

2011-05-08T00:00:00.000-06:00

For National Scrapbooking day on Saturday, I managed to finish a card I started on Friday. This card looks really pretty but unfortunately after taken 20 pictures of it I just couldn't get a shot where the sentiment wasn't given a reflection.

I used this weeks color challenge from Splitcoast Stampers CC321 and the square sketch from Mojo Monday #188.

CC321: Black Cherry Crumbs!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend, Happy Mother's Day!

Gnome Surprise!

2011-05-06T00:50:00.008-06:00

Hey Everyone! It's Friday again and wow did this week go by fast, I am so exhausted. How about these cute little gnomes from Whimsie Doodles, I think they go well with the my new paper stack I picked up with week, The Celebration Stack by DCWV. Bright colors and so much fun, I can see much coming from this paper stack.

No color challenge was used this week, only the Mojo Monday's Sketch 189.

Have a great weekend :)

CARD RECIPE
DIGI STAMPS: Whimsie Doodles; Gnome Surprise.
STAMPS: Stampendous; Hey There Cupcake.
PAPER: SU; So Saffron, Peach Parfait, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise. DCWV; The Celebration Stack.
INK: Versafine; Onyx Black.
TOOLS: Cuttlebug, Cricut.
SUPPLIES: Gold Pearls, Pop Dots, Brads. Pinkpaislee; Twine.

Flower Pot Pocket Card

2011-05-03T00:00:00.000-06:00

Here is my second Mother's Day card created for this year, it is a Flower Pot Pocket Card. You can make one too at Splitcoaststampers where there is a step-by-step tutorial on how to make it.

This card is pretty simple to make, I did lots of layers on the flowers with different colored designer papers and also on the flower pot for added dimension. Buttons were added to the center of the flowers for that little touch and ribbon used to keep the flower pot closed to hold the pocket card.

Happy Mother's Day!

CARD RECIPE
STAMPS: Ditto; ICO110 Best Mom.
PAPER: SU; Peach Parfait, Rich Razzleberry, So Saffron, Pear Pizzazz, Baja Breeze, Crushed Curry. DCWV; Posies Glitter Print Dragonfly Flower. Autumn Leaves; Daisy Loops. Scenic Route; Brighton Cross Winds. MM; Chloe's Closet. Bazzill; Baby Pink, Purple.
INK: SU; Regal Rose, Peach Parfait.
RIBBON: White.
TOOLS: Cricut.
SUPPLIES: Buttons, Pop Dots, SVG File.

Happy Mother's Day

2011-04-30T00:30:00.002-06:00

So it must be the weekend? As this is starting to become my habit of when I finish the cards I've been working on all week and finally able to blog them. This was a really interesting batch of colors for this weeks color challenge at The Color Throwdown.

This card has a lot of color but has a vintage look to it, still modern though different. The sketch I used is Monday's Mojo Monday #188.

Thanks for stopping by :)

CARD RECIPE
STAMPS: Ditto; PSO551 Happy Mother's Day, ICO110 Best Mom.
PAPER: Dusty Durango, Chocolate Chip, Pear Pizzazz, Crushed Curry. K & co; Wild Saffron.
INK: SU; Really Rust. Versavine; Onyx Black.
RIBBON: Basic Narrows; Orange.
TOOLS: Cricut, Cuttlebug.
SUPPLIES: Spellbinders, Rhinstones, Pop Dots, SVG Files. CB EF; Foral Fantasy.

Circus Baby Lion...it's a boy!

2011-04-26T00:00:00.001-06:00

I had some playtime this week, which meant I needed to get going on some baby cards for a few of my girlfriends who are expecting this summer, (four girlfriends to be exact) and none of them are finding out the sex of the baby(~babies one friend is having twins..yay~) until it/they arrive.

A super cute digi image from Whimsie Doodles called Circus Baby Lion. There is a group of 6 Circus Babies you can choose from. The sketch I used is from Mojo Monday week 187. I've been practicing a lot with my Copics on different techniques to color with them from off of Youtube.
The favorite paper for this month for me seams to be Crumb Cake!

Thanks for stopping by and have a good week :)

CARD RECIPE
DIGI STAMPS: Whimsie Doodles; Circus Baby Lion.
STAMPS: Katie & co. for Studio G.
PAPER: SU; Apricot Appeal, Crumb Cake, Certainly Celery, Tempting Turquoise. DP; DCWV The Glitter Stack.
INK: Versafine; Onyx Black
RIBBON: Basic Narrows; Baby Blue.
TOOLS: Cricut, Cuttlebug.
SUPPLIES: CB EF; Stars, Paper Piercer, Spellbiders, SVG Scallop File, Copics, Pop Dots.

Cricut Expression 2 Give Away

2011-04-25T22:45:00.002-06:00

Mixology Crafts is given one away head over to there site to see how you can enter.

Cricut Expression 2 Anniversary Edition

DETAILS:

Mat Preview. With mat preview you can organize all your shapes and designs right on the LCD screen and see exactly where they fit on your mat before you start to cut.

Material Setting. Lets you store your materials setting in memory for all the different types of materials you like to cut.

What is the Same? The Expression 2 uses the same blades, blade housing, pens, and mats as the regular Cricut expression.

Cartridges: The Cricut Expression 2 works with ALL cartridges, including the Imagine cartridges.

Cutting Light: A nice feature that is unique to the Expression 2 is a tiny light mounted by the cutting blade that will shine on the mat and cutting area. This can be great to help illuminate your working area in a lower light situation.

Exclusive images come already installed on the Expression 2, so you have content ready to go.

The Expression 2 Anniversary variety of colors!

Chocolate Bunny Treat Box

2011-04-21T23:00:00.001-06:00

Here we are coming up on Good Friday, and I actually get a long weekend which I seldom do since I work in retail. So today I was able to finish up the last of my Easter projects I had started.

Here is a project I had punched out and it just needed to be assembled. A completely CASE'd Bunny Treat Box created by Tammy at Dream, Create, and Share. You can get full instructions at her blog.

I wish everyone has a very Happy Easter!

RECIPE
PAPER: SU; Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink, Basic Black.
INK: SU; Chocolate Chip.
RIBBON: Celebrate It Basic-Basic 5/8" Chocolate.
TOOLS: Cuttlebug, Wire Cutters, SU; Circle & Oval Punches, Top Note Die Cut, Heart Punch.
SUPPLIES: Pop Dots, Glue Dots, White Pen,Black Pen, Annealed Wire, Easter Grass, Chocolate Eggs.

Easter Cupcake

2011-04-19T23:30:00.003-06:00

Well it's mid week again and I have now finished all of my Easter orders. Phew, right till the very last minute! I tried a different color challenge this week, it's by ColorQ. Super cute spring colors and very appropriate for this card.

I also spent a little time this week watching a few copic coloring tutorials on youtube. What I've been trying to improve on is coloring hair and also light source where areas remain lighter than others. I can tell I'm going to need a bit of practice. But I tried it out on the cupcake liner and bunny face and it turned out pretty good.

And for the sketch I used this week it is from The Sweet Stop.

Thanks for hopping by!

CARD RECIPE
DIGI STAMPS: Pixie Dust Studio; Critter Cupcakes.
STAMPS: Craft Smart; Easter Seasonal.
PAPER: SU; Pink Pirouette, So Saffron, Old Olive, Bashful Blue.K & Co; Seasonal Paper Pad.
INK: Versafine; Onyx Black.
EMBELLISHMENTS: Prima Flowers; Nursery Tales.
TOOLS: Cuttlebug.
SUPPLIES: Copics, Spellbinders, Glitter Pen, Buttons, Pop Dots.

Got Bunny?

2011-04-16T22:30:00.002-06:00

Another Easter card to share with all of you, this is as clean & simple as I get. If you can believe it, I find making cards with this type of challenge extremely difficult for me to do. I used a couple of different challenges this week, one is the sketch challenge from Splitcoaststampers SC328

and Color Throwdown #137.
Thanks for stopping by :)

CARD RECIPE
DIGI STAMPS: Whimsie Doodles; Got Bunny.
PAPER: SU; Summer Sun, Taken With Teal, Certainly Celery. Heidi Swapp; Carefree- Strawberry Lemonade Dots. K&Co; Seasonal Paper Pad.
RIBBON: Celebrate It Easter Collection.
TOOLS: Cuttlebug.
SUPPLIES: SU; Scallop Circle Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch. Pop Dots, Copics, Corner Rounder.

Baby's First Easter

2011-04-13T23:00:00.001-06:00

What a fun card this was to make for a baby's first Easter. Week #15 already, I used My Time Made Easy Pretty Palette 04 and Mojo Monday #186 Sketch. There are plenty of pop dots on this card for added dimension, the base, the image and the sentiment.

To add a few tiny details the edge of the card was sewn with a zig zag stitch on the sewing machine. Embossed dots were added to the bunny border in the center, a cute eyelet frame cut on the Cricut with just the slighted sparkle put onto the bunnies eyes.

It's been a busy week so far and soon the weekend again but before that I've got a few more Easter projects to finish. Have a good rest of the week everyone!

CARD RECIPE
DIGI STAMPS: Pixie Dust Studio; The Red Cape- The Basket.
PAPER: SU; Very Vanilla, Apricot Appeal, Gable Green, Crumb Cake. Chatter Box; Tangerine Gingham. K & Co; Seasonal Paper Pad.
EMBELLISHMENTS: Hemp Cording
TOOLS: Sewing Machine, Cuttlebug
SUPPLIES: Spellbinders. SVG File. Martha Stewart Bunny Edge Punch, Pop Dots, Swiss Dots EF, Glitter Pen, Copics.

Hang In There

2011-04-10T01:30:00.002-06:00

I really enjoyed making this weeks card, I was so indecisive as to what image I wanted to use. I had three to choose from and at the end I finally decided. I incorporated two challenges in this card. This Monday's Mojo Monday #185,

and this weeks My Time Made Easy Pretty Palette Challenge #03.
I went into my stash of paper stack pads and took the first sheet of paper I saw that had the color combinations I was needing for the color challenge. I love the end result!

For other blog news...
I have a new page on my blog, 'Cards & Papercrafts for Sale' I get asked constantly what cards I have for purchase. I'm going to try out this Paypal Buy Now button and see how it works for me. Of course if you want multiple cards to purchase feel free to email me and I will send you a bundled invoice with only 1 shipping cost. For now I am only selling within my local area and in Canada. All comments and suggestings are welcomed I have been reading a lot of my favorite blogs to see how other crafters are selling there cards and hopefully I will find a genre that works for me in the end.

CARD RECIPE
DIGI STAMPS: Whimsie Doodles; Swing Koale.
STAMPS: Hero Arts; CL155 Playful Animals.
PAPER: MM; Chole's Closet. Ki Memories; Mosaic Paper Pad. SU; Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, Tempting Turquoise.
INK: Versafine; Onyxblack.
EMBELLISHMENTS: Pearls.
RIBBON: AC.
TOOLS: Cricut.
SUPPLIES: Spellbinders. SVG Files.

Easter Leah Treat Box

2011-04-08T00:00:00.004-06:00

Here is a project I've been working on for Easter. A treat box filled with Lindt chocolate shaped carrots, presented to you in a garden scene and sky blue background. Now who wouldn't want this left for them by the Easter Bunny.

I used Lauren Meader's Lolli-Pop Along template, and changed the inside holder so that it held the four chocolates. The grass and the fence are SVG files cut on the Cricut machine. I sponged the fence with close to cocoa ink to give it an aged look. Then colored Easter Leah with Copic markers and pop dotted her to the acetate front of the treat box.

Thanks for stopping by have a great weekend everyone!

RECIPE
DIGI STAMPS: Whimsie Doodles; Sow Leah.
STAMPS: Sentiment; Craft Smart.
PAPER: AC; Everyday Howdy. SU; Barely Banana. Bazzill; Carob, Avalanche. VP; Green.
INK: Versafine; Onyx Black. SU: Close to Cocoa.
RIBBON: Classic Traditions.
TOOLS: Cricut, Crop-A-Dile.
SUPPLIES: Eyelets, Pop Dots, Copics. Lindt Chocolate Carrots.
TEMPLATE: Lauren Meader Lolli-Pop Along.

~Hippity Hop, Take Two~

2011-04-02T00:23:00.004-06:00

This is the second card I made from this Monday's Mojo Monday #184, I love how her blond hair turned out.

I used some really older Easter egg paper for the background on these cards. I thought it looked "Granny aprovable" and the doily edging and soft pastel colors made these cards very Spring like.
I love coloring with my Copics, I am self taught from reading several other blogs and watching tutorials they are very easy to work with. With taken the patience to learn :)

Have a great weekend!

CARD RECIPE
STAMPS: Hampton Art (Studio G) Sentiment.
DIGITAL STAMP: Whimsie Doodles; Easter Leah.
PAPER: Provo Craft; 42-5507 Easter Eggs. Bazzill; Baby Blue, Lavender. SU!; Lovely Lilac, Barely Banana.
INK: Versafine; Onyx Black.
EMBELLISHMENTS: 3D Sticker; Dollarstore.
RIBBON: Dollarstore.
TOOLS: Cuttlebug.
SUPPLIES: Martha Stewart; Doily Lace Edge Punch. Spellinders, Blue Glitter Pen. Pop Dots. Clear EP.

~Hippity Hop, Hippty Hop~

2011-04-02T00:00:00.001-06:00

It's the end of the week already but I am happy to say it's April. Maybe? Just maybe spring is on it's way.

I made two Easter cards from this Monday's Mojo Monday #184, one little girl with brunette hair the other with blond hair which I'll post separately.

I used some really older Easter egg paper for the background on these cards. I thought it looked "Granny aprovable" and the doily edging and soft pastel colors made these cards very Spring like.
I love coloring with my Copics, I am self taught from reading several other blogs and watching tutorials they are very easy to work with. With taken the patience to learn :)

Have a great weekend!

CARD RECIPE
STAMPS: Hampton Art (Studio G) Sentiment.
DIGITAL STAMP: Whimsie Doodles; Easter Leah.
PAPER: Provo Craft; 42-5507 Easter Eggs. Bazzill; Baby Blue, Lavender. SU!; Lovely Lilac, Barely Banana.
INK: Versafine; Onyx Black.
EMBELLISHMENTS: 3D Sticker; Dollarstore.
RIBBON: Dollarstore.
TOOLS: Cuttlebug.
SUPPLIES: Martha Stewart; Doily Lace Edge Punch. Spellinders, Blue Glitter Pen. Pop Dots. Clear EP.

Boxed Bird House

2011-03-29T22:30:00.001-06:00

Just a quick entry for today this is only my rough draft but I thought it was worth showing off because of all it's cuteness. This is the Spring Birdhouses SVG Kit from SVG Cuts. This is one of the very first svg files I cut on my Cricut once I had it set up and was just learning some of the programs available to use with your Cricut.

For me this was a how to assemble these adorable shaped boxes quiz. I can see me heading into dangerous territory LOL!

Hawaiian Engagement

2011-03-28T01:15:00.000-06:00

Aloha! I was given the opportunity to create an engagement card for a dear couple that recently have gotten engaged and are planning the big day to be in Maui.

~Congratulations!~

I was asked to make a card that was not only classy, with nice wording and a bit of embossing. I did a little bit of all of the above but the first thing that came to my mind was one of my very favorites of anything I am able to do with a card and that is use BRIGHT COLORS :) Wow is this bright, I love it! I hope the couple to receive it will enjoy it as much as I did making it for them.

As usual for the week I used the Mojo Monday Sketch, and for the very first time I used my SU Tropical Party Stamps with the matching paper, Island Oasis, SU card stock and inks. (I know I even amazed myself!)

This card was simply made but with my style lots of layers and pop dots. Thanks for stopping by...

Happy Monday and have a great week everyone!

CARD RECIPE
STAMPS: SU; Tropical Party. Inkadinkado 1206.
PAPER: SU; Island Oasis, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay, Whisper White.
INK: Versafine; Onyx Black. SU; Old Olive, Taken with Teal, Summer Sun, Regal Rose, Pumpkin Pie.
RIBBON: AC; Summer 2009.
TOOLS: Cuttlebug, SU Scallop Edge Punch.
SUPPLIES: Spellbinders, Pop Dots, Glue Dots, Glitter Pen, Brads.

Quarter-Back in Training

2011-03-25T19:35:00.000-06:00

This week I gave myself a challenge, and it was too design my own shaped card. I've been playing a lot with my Cricut and the different programs you can use with it. So I sat down from Sunday evening until today and I have been perfecting my own design of this football shaped card.

Once I had all the layers figured out I cut the base of the card out of SU! Chocolate Chip, then put the layered images of the football through the Cuttlebug machine with the tiny bubbles embossing folder to give it the texture of a football. I then colored my little football player and layered him with dimensionals. I then placed the sentiment on like a waving flag.

In the province that I live in, CFL football is our big named sport. So I made this little boy a "RoughRider" in training and added some of the team logo to the front of his jersey. Don't you agree the referee pooch displaying 'touchdown' is so appropriated!

Thanks for stopping by :)

CARD RECIPE
STAMPS: Pink Cats Studio; Football Billy (edited).
PAPER: SU: Chocolate Chip. Bazzill; Avalanche. VP; Christmas Green.
INK: Versafine; Onyx Black.
TOOLS: Cuttlebug, Circut, Spellbinders.
SUPPLIES: Copics, EB, Pop Dots, CB Embossing folder; Tiny Bubbles.

For a little Someone!

2011-03-20T00:25:00.003-06:00

I am not sure if I'm entirely happy with how this card turned out, I had visualized it a bit differently. I used the Color Throwdown #126 for my colors, as I don't have the new SU incolors but I matched them up as best I could.

I used the My Favorite Things Wednesday Stamp Challenge Sketch, I was doing pretty good until I put it all together at the end. I really like this background paper, but maybe that is what's too busy looking for me. The clouds were stamped onto vellum with versamark and then brushed on silver pearl ex so you could see the image. The waves are cut on the cricut with Life is a beach cartridge and pop dotted for dimension.

I have so many girlfriends right now that are expecting at around the same time so I am in baby mode right now. If I'm not making a card I'm busy crocheting up a storm.

Thanks for stopping by, leave a comment I'd like to know what you'd do differently on this card.

Happy 1st day of SPRING!

CARD RECIPE
STAMPS: Recollections; Ocean. SU; Best Yet. Sassafras; Head in the clouds.
PAPER: Vellum; Frosted. Imaginise; Ocean Motion. SU; Old Olive. Bazzil; Other colors.
INK: SU; Chocolate Chip. Versafine; Onyx Black.
EMBELLISHMENTS: Rhinestones
RIBBON: AC
TOOLS: Cricut. SU; 1 3/8 Circle Punch, Scallop Punch.
SUPPLIES: Pearl Ex; 662 Antique Silver. Cricut Cartridge; Life is a beach. Clear Embossing Powder, Pop Dots.

Deer Friend

2011-03-14T22:15:00.001-06:00

I love being back in the groove of things. I have been eagerly following my favorite blogs and taken part in many of the blog hops going on this week. The card I made today is for a blog I very much enjoy following, ...just a little something by Joanne B. and this week is her blogaversary! Happy 4th Blogaversary Joanne.

At Joanne's blog she challenged us to choose 3 of the 5 elements given to use.

Kraft Paper
Pink, Ivory and Orange as your color combination
Twine
Mixed Stitching
Ledger, Alpha or number paper

I decided on the top 3 to use on my card.

Along with ...just a little challenge, today is Mojo Monday. So I used the Mojo Monday sketch for the design of my card. I like how this card turned out, it's clean and simple.

Have a great week everyone! :)

CARD RECIPE
STAMPS: The Greeting Farm; Forest Friends
PAPER: SU!; Very Vanilla. October Afternoon; Weathervane Pencils. TPC; Kraft
INK: Versafine; Onyx Black
EMBELLISHMENTS: Twine, Button, Rhinstones
TOOLS: Spellbinders, Sewing Machine, Cuttlebug
SUPPLIES: EP, Pop Dots, Copics

Have you found your Prince?

2011-03-11T00:00:00.004-06:00

Two cards accomplished so far, I know its silly but I am such a perfectionist. When I make a card it usually takes me 4 or 5 days to complete, this one only took me 2 evenings to finish. I wanted this card to be for an engagement but looks more princess-girlie to me?

I took part in the Mojo Monday card sketch challenge.

Leave a comment or follow my blog, I love to follow everyone else!

Have a great weekend :)

CARD RECIPE
STAMPS: Imaginisce; Frog.
PAPER: Imaginisce; Princess Promenade, If the crown fits. SU; Apricot Appeal, Old Olive, Baja Breeze, So Saffron.
INK: Versafine; Onyx Black.
EMBELLISHMENTS: Flower Brads
TOOLS: Circut, Cuttlebug, Sewing Machine.
SUPPLIES: Cricut Cake; Elegant Cakes. Pop Dots, Copics, EB.

Pamper Yourself

2011-03-05T12:09:00.022-06:00

It has been a long 10 months but the day is finally here I have my craft room painted, tables set up and almost all my craft boxes put away. Which gave me the opportunity to craft away till my heart was content.

Since I haven't made anything in so long I though it was funny, when I started to score the paper for my card base. I was actually nervous and out of touch. But soon once I started stamping and using my cuttlebug, ahh yes it all came back to me ...whoa thank goodness!

Nothing like making my first card easy, nope I decided to do 3 Challenges all-in-one. This weeks Mojo Monday,
Color Throwdown & Moxie Fab W orld: The Paper Piecing Challenge.
I received a Cricut for Christmas and purchased the Sure Cuts A Lot computer program. I tried it out and I love it! I used it for the base of my card, the circles and the pink scalloped border.

I hope you all enjoy viewing my first card of the year and I hope for many more ahead to come!

CARD RECIPE
STAMPS: Greeting Farm; Me Time Anya.
PAPER: SU; Not Quite Navy, Pink Pirouette, Baja Breeze. GCD STUDIOS; Rose Colored Glasses. SEI; Winter Song.
INK: VERSAFINE; Onyx Black.
EMBELLISHMENTS: Chipboard Daisy, Pink Pearl Brad.
TOOLS: Cuttlebug, Sure Cuts A Lot, Spellbinders.
SUPPLIES: Clear EP, White, Liquid Applique, White Adhesive Pearls, Copic Markers.

Whoo Loves You?

2011-02-14T08:40:00.001-06:00

After seeing this card back in October of 2008, I knew I wanted to CASE it. I finally sat down one weekend and made it. The sketch is from SCS, Sketch Challenge SC197 and the original card is by Toy.

Here is a close up, the blue cardstock was run through the computer printer. I just love the font I selected. All of the 'O's' have a heart shape in the center.

I made the sky background with sponge dauber's by poucing them up and down with two different shades of blue ink.

The tiny bubbles embossing folder by Cuttlebug was used to emboss the light brown paper. Dimensional pop dots were used behind the chocolate frame and the owls to raise them up.

CARD RECIPE

STAMPS: Hero Arts

PAPER: White Photo Ppr (HP). Chocolate, Light Brown, Blue (Bazzill).

INK: Black (Stazon).

EMBELLISHMENTS: Prima Flowers, Brads (MM).

TOOLS: Cuttlebug, Paper Piercier.

Happy Valentine's Day, Mom!!

2011-02-14T08:37:00.001-06:00

This is a Lolli-Pop Along Bag from Papertry Ink, and I got the idea from Jody of Confessions of a Ribbon Addict. I loved her idea I just had to try one for myself. I couldn't find these Lindor raspberry chocolates she used (they must only be in the USA right now) so I used the original Lindor Chocolates that I could find locally.

I stamped the butterfly and heart images with versamark on the front and the back of the bag. I used my nesties to make the circles in the front. I finally was able to use my big bite to put the holes into the center of the box. I made a band to go around the box with pink bazzill paper to hold the sides closed and connected the back of it with the round tab punch from SU. I added clear rhinestones and a Martha embossed heart punch. Fuchsia heart shaped eyelets were attached to the top edge for the ribbon to be tied onto. A kiss me banner, prima flower and stickers where added for embellishments.

CARD RECIPE

STAMPS: Cloud9 Design; Baby.

PAPER: Bazzill, The Paper Co, K&Company; Brenda Walten Sweet Talk Specialty Paper Pad.

INK: Versamark

EMBELLISHMENTS: Heart Stickers, K&Co.; BW Sweet Talk Banners. Prima Flowers; Rosy Red.

RIBBON: 1/4" Fuchsia Pink Shimmer.

TOOLS: Crop-a-Dile Big Bite, Nestabilities, SU Round Tab, Martha Embossed Heart Punch.

SUPPLIES: Lolli-Pop Along Template, Heart Eyelets, White Brad, Glitter, 1/8" Glue Dots, Rhinestones.

Have a holly jolly Christmas

2010-12-18T09:43:00.005-06:00

My craft room has been packed up since May & that means I have gone 8 months without crafting. So until the craft room is painted, I have been working on some of my digital scrap booking to pass the time and somewhat refresh my skills on using Adobe.

Here is a Christmas page of the newest addition to the condo, Diamond.

Year of 2010!

2010-11-17T21:14:00.006-06:00

Since I have been on a 6 month sabbatical, I thought I should update you on all that has happened in this past year. For 1. The joy of looking for a home. 2. Purchasing my very first home & 3. Packing up my life and moving it all into my first home.

So what have I been doing the past 3 months, to start off I unpacked the main areas pretty much within the first two weeks. Then I started (but still have not finished) painting the kitchen, ahh the joys of painting by yourself. Enjoying the peace and quiet of having insulated walls, after apartment living for the last 12 years its very hard to de-sense yourself from hearing your neighbors do absolutely everything. I went all out for my house warming and was overwelmed by the appearance of so many guests that were able to make it for my little come and go.

To now which brings us too November. This past weekend I decided to put up the Christmas tree a couple weeks earlier than usually but hell why not. It's my 1st Christmas in my very first home and who cares anyways I don't get much for company and it's going to be me who looks at it every day now until December 25th anyways.

Unfortunately because my craft room has been boxed up since May I have not been able to make or do any crafts whatsoever related to my card making. So that means, no craft sale at all this year and your going to have to buy your Christmas cards from somewhere else this year. All in all I'm sure I'll be gearing to go to jump into the sales for 2011.

Thanks for stopping by,
I would like to wish everyone a healthy & joyous Holiday Season and all the best for the New Year!

Krysta

Thank You

2010-05-19T23:30:00.000-06:00

An interesting color combination on Splitcoaststampers this week, CC271 . I've been trying to incorporate in my cards lately more designer papers. As I buy them because they are pretty, but like many other paper crafters they are too pretty to use and get tucked away into our paper collections.

I have been enjoying the weekly Mojo Monday (139) Sketches. Here is another great one created by Julee Tilman.

CARD RECIPE
STAMPS: SU! Best Blossoms
PAPER: Chatterbox; Sunny Flowers. SU! Dusty Durango, Rich Razzleberry, So Saffron
INK: Versafine; Onyx Black. Versamark
EMBELLISHMENTS: Prima Flowers, Glitter Brads
RIBBON: Purple Satin
TOOLS: Cuttlebug
SUPPLIES: SU! Top Note Die Cut, Provocraft; Victoria EF

Rose Wedding Invitations

2010-05-17T18:55:00.002-06:00

The Paper Company's Metallic Crimson Red, Black Glitter & Bazzill's Glass Slipper were the colors of choice for these elegant wedding invitations that I was asked to make for my cousin who will be getting married in September 2010. I used StampinUp! Manhattan Flower embossing folder to create the embossed rose on the front. The verse was the bride and groom's personal choice.

This is a view of the inside;
The announcement and additional information were printed on linen paper to look more elegant then your typical copy paper. I learned using linen paper that it really absorbs ink and there is a slight shadow but there is no way bypassing it other then going into a commercial printer.

In total 165 invitations were made! I took pictures of some of the steps it took to complete the process.
These are the card bases, each one was individually cut from a piece of 12x12 card stock, scored and a pocket scored to be folded. Every invitation also received my custom stamped logo on the back.

Here are half of the invitation fronts. First the verse needed to be printed on the card stock then each one needed to be cut out. Then one by one all were cranked through the Cuttlebug machine using the SU! Manhattan Flower embossing folder.

Now onto my work area, one 6 foot table = 1 square foot workable area. {LOL} Shhh... I know there are others like me out there too you just won't admit it!
Thank God for Twilight & New Moon movies, I really do not know how many times I watched these movies while working on the invitations. I can not wait for Eclipse to be release now...LOL

The repetitiveness just about killed me, but all in all I am a perfectionist. They look awesome and I think they turned out great.

Three months later, and all the invitations are complete to the day of deadline.

Now would I consider doing this again... perhaps hopefully on a smaller scale, but I learned a lot on my first job at wedding invitations. Maybe the next attempt will be my own... (Rofl) ya right! Thanks for stopping by, your comments are always welcomed please post them below :) Krysta

First Wedding of the Year...

2010-05-15T14:00:00.012-06:00

Congratulations
Adrienne & Kent

After searching for a while through some other blogs I think I finally got the hand of how everyone is making this pretty ribbon ruffle on there cards lately. {What do you think of my take at it?}
I made this card for a girlfriend that is getting married today who I worked with 10 years ago and it has probably been the same amount of time since we last saw each other.

This is the first time I have finished the inside of the card. Usually I don't like the looks of this done to cards but for this card I thought it would be appropriate to complete it as the little envelope contains my gift to the happy couple.

CARD RECIPE
STAMPS: The Greeting Farm; Cake Topper
PAPER: SU! Basic Black, Basic Gray. Deja View; Sweet Romance. Bazzill; Baby Blue
INK: Versafine; Onyxblack
EMBELLISHMENTS: Recollections; Gemstone Brads. Stickles; Turquoise
RIBBON: Black Satin
TOOLS: Cuttlebug
SUPPLIES: Spellbinders; Square & Square Scallop. SU! Bigz Scallop Envelope, Copics , Pop Dots, Clear EP

Birthday Surprise

2010-05-07T23:15:00.001-06:00

I am glad to be back to creating greeting cards, I had taking a small sabbatical from greeting cards to take on the tasks of wedding invitations.
Now that I am finished that project I can get back to some of my favorite weekly challenges and I dove into this weeks Mojo Monday, Mojo137.

I have been invited to a dear friends surprise birthday party, Sharon will love this card as I know she will as anything she has every seen of mine she just falls in love with and always envy's my creations. It was fun and quick to make.

CARD RECIPE
STAMPS: SU! Wings of Friendship, SU! Sincere Salutations
PAPER: SU! Black, SU! Whisper White, SEI Black Orchid Stack
INK: Versafine Onyx Black
EMBELLISHMENTS: Clear Rhinestone
RIBBON: 3/8" Satin Aqua
TOOLS: Cuttlebug, Square Spellbinders, SU! Oval & Oval Scallop Punch
SUPPLIES: Clear EP

My Peeps

2010-03-26T15:30:00.001-06:00

This chick character bag was a complete inspiration from Dream, Create, and Share Blog Tammy comes up with some fabulous tutorials. I really don't know how she does it but I love each and every one of them she designs.

This is my version, a little bit different than the original. I wanted mine to look more like a girlie peep, so I gave her regal rose cheeks and I had to get some lime green in there so I added a mini double looped bow. She is filled up with green Easter grass shred and Lindor chocolate eggs. Mmmm! Now the big decision is, "Who do I give it too?"

RECIPE
PAPER: SU Whisper White, Basic Black, So Saffron, Barely Banana
INK: SU Chocolate Chip & Regal Rose
RIBBON: 1/8" Lime Green
TOOLS: SU Full Heart, 1/8" 3/4" 1" Circle, Top Note Die Cut
SUPPLIES: Wire, Scor Tape, Glue Pen, Sponge

Thinking of You

2010-01-22T09:40:00.001-06:00

I thought I would try the Trigger Tuesday over at Moxie Fab World this week for my project of the week. And how could I not resist as it has my ultimate favorite color in it 'turquoise'! The picture is your inspiration and the colors to be used are Turquoise, White & Soft Suede.

I went over and grabbed the Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge for Jan 18th.

CARD RECIPE
STAMPS: Inkadinkado; Garden Flower
PAPER: SU!; Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla. Bazzill; Turquoise Mist. Cosmo Cricket; Girl Friday & Everafter
INK: Colorbox; Glacier Ice. Versafine; Vintage Sepia
RIBBON: Basic Narrows; Turquoise
TOOLS: Cuttlebug, SU! Corner Ticket Punch, Bow-Easy
SUPPLIES: Spellbinders; Circle & Scallop Circle. CB EF Combo Damask Frame, Pop Dots, Glue Dots, EP Detail Clear

How Ewe doin?

2010-01-14T16:40:00.004-06:00

Another great sketch for Mojo Monday designed by Julee Tilman. Once again I went into my collection of hoarded designer papers and this time I grabbed two sheets from my 'blue' container.

This was a free digital image from Whimsie Doodles; How Ewe doin? I've been getting pretty good at coloring with my Copics. On this card I watched a couple tutorials on coloring a fence with your copics. I'm finding I'm getting more of an idea as to what shades everyone is using to color different objects with than following them step-by-step.

CARD RECIPE

STAMPS: Digi Image from WhimsieDoodles; How Ewe Doin
PAPER: SU! Chocolate Chip, Old Olive. American Crafts; A la Carte Romaine & Pumpernickel
INK: Copics
RIBBON: Grossgrain; Red
TOOLS: Cuttlebug, SU! Scallop Edge. Spellbinders; Rectangle, Circle & Circle Scallop
SUPPLIES: Pop Dots, Glue Dots

1 Year BLOGOVERSARY

2010-01-11T11:33:00.000-06:00

Today is Monday, January 11, 2010! I am happy to say I have over 3500+ hits on the blog counter and 16 followers after only 1 year that is pretty darn good.

Yes, I do have some goodies to give away!!
All you have to do is.......
1) Become a Follower
2) Leave a Comment
3) Tell a Friend :)
Lets see how many people will visit my site today

A limited Free Digi Stamp Image over at Pixie Dust Studio, Pixie Pie is catching hearts! She was was too cute not to use. As I am on a pink kick at the moment and I am in the mood to make cards, I'm crunching them out...

This sketch is from Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge 262 for January 6th.

I have been getting very good at coloring with my copic markers. I have been watching a lot of video tutorials and lessons posted on others blogs that I follow.

RECIPE CARD
STAMPS: Pixie Dust Studio-Free Digi Image; Pixie Pie is catching Hearts
PAPER: SU! Posie Pink, Whisper White. Bazzill; Apple Red. Dollaramma; MOD DP
INK: Versafine; Onxy Black. Copics
RIBBON: Grossgrain; Pink
TOOLS: Cuttlebug
SUPPLIES: Glitter Pens; Red, Silver. Spellbinders; Scallop Rectangle & Oval, Classic Rectangle & Oval, Pop Dots

Cute Cupid

2010-01-10T01:20:00.007-06:00

Saturday, January 9th Sketch Challenge over at The Sweet Stop, SSS38. This card didn't turn out how I had envisioned it so I may just have another take on it later on this week. I love this lil' Cupid guy, he is new from Michael's $1.50 brand Craft Smart Valentine's stamps.

Head on over to The Sweet Stop Blog, and give a try at this sketch!

CARD RECIPE
STAMPS: Michaels $1.50; Cupid, Sentiment
PAPER: K+Co; BW Sweet Talk Specialty Paper Pad. SU!; Almost Amethyst
INK: Versafine; Black. Copics
EMBELLISHMENTS: K+Co; BW Sweet Talk Die-Cut Acetate. Darcie; Pearl Heart Stickers
RIBBON: Grossgrain; Pink
TOOLS: Cuttlebug, Bow-Easy
SUPPLIES: Spellbinders; Rectangle & Rectangle Scallop. Clear EP, Glitter, Pop Dots, Glue Dots

Live, Laugh, Love

2010-01-07T11:50:00.007-06:00

It's the first Monday of the new year 2010 and that mean's MOJO Monday. A very cool sketch designed by Teresa Kline a very talented paper crafter who's blog I just love to follow.

I pulled out some paper from pads that I have been hoarding. And as part of my 'Friendship Contract' goal for this year is... ~ too use what I already have~.

I have been in Valentine's mode for the last couple of weeks. I love seeing it, the cheesiness behind it & just plainly love it itself. Not that it is any help that I have been working in Christmas for that last 5+ months. Hence the joy of working in a craft store!!! But never the less it's time to move onto the next season :)

CARD RECIPE
STAMPS: TPC Studio; Playful Expressions
PAPER: BW Sweet Talk Die-Cut, SU! Pixie Pink. Bazzill; Rose
INK: Colorbox; Cranberry. Mat Pad. SU! Pretty In Pink
EMBELLISHMENTS: Prima; Iced Got Flowers- Rosy Red & Prima Peltal Palette Mix #7. MM; Brads
RIBBON: Grossgrain; Red
TOOLS: Cuttlebug
SUPPLIES: Spellbinders; Circle, Circle Scallop. EB; Detail Clear. CB; Floral Fantasy EF, Pop Dots

Winter Tree

2010-01-04T00:00:00.000-06:00

Happy New Year 2010! I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and welcomed in the New Year with great friends and family...

The new year brings us new goals and challenges and hopefully we can fulfill each and every one of them. And once again where I live we are in a deep freeze of -23C. with a windchill of -45C. A blizzard warning is in effect, what a stark way to start the new year!!!

A quick card using the SU! TopNote Die cut, I CASE'd this card from Gone INKognito. My version is a birthday card for a birthday in January. I love the colors that are in the SEI, Winter Song paper stack. You can never have enough turquoise! I have the feeling these are going to be big wedding colors for this year.

CARD RECIPE
STAMPS: SU! Seasons of Friendship. Versafine Sepia
PAPER: SU! Close to Cocoa. SEI Winter Song
INK: SU! Close to Cocoa, Baja Breeze
RIBBON: AC Brown Gingham
TOOLS: Cuttlebug, SU! Scallop Oval Punch, Slot Punch
SUPPLIES: SU! Topnote Die Cut, Pop Dots

Foil'd Ornaments

2010-01-01T21:15:00.001-06:00

This was our last card we made in stamp club for 2009! I gave my card to my Grandpa for Christmas. I give all credit of the design of this card to my SU! Demonstrator, Shirley D.

The instructions for the technique for this card can be found on SplitCoastStampers website.

CARD RECIPE
STAMPS: SU!
PAPER: SU! Bashfull Blue, Ruby Red, Whisper White
INK: Versamark. SU! Markers
RIBBON: Red Grossgrain
TOOLS: Cuttlebug, Ornament Punch
SUPPLIES: Aluminum Foil, Glitter, Heat & Stick Powder, Pop Dots

You're getting Muffin for Christmas

2009-12-24T00:00:00.002-06:00

I saw this project done earlier this year and have been waiting for the perfect occasion to make it. The original project is made by Nichole Heady, Cupcake Take Along. Nichole gave some awesome instructions and I think this can be used for so many occasions, and of course for anyone that likes to bake.

This year at my work place we decide to do Secret Santa for Christmas. Which was nice cause typically we don't do anything. I never did get to see the reaction of my co-worker who received this but I hope she liked it.

When I make this again there are a couple of things I would change as I though a lot of ribbon was used. I don't find that Scor tape works so well for me, but could just be the climate I live in. It is not very sticky and dries out very quickly as I find with a lot of adhesive I buy. It needs to be used right away.

Inside the pocket are brightly colored gift box icing toppers.

RECIPE
STAMPS: WhimsiDoodles; MuffinForChristmas
PAPER: Bazzill; Red, Pink
EMBELLISHMENTS: Liquid Applique; White
RIBBON: 5/8" Holiday Ribbon
TOOLS: SU!; Corners Punch, Spellbinders, Cuttlebug, Corner Rounder
SUPPLIES: Magnetic Snaps, Copics, Pop Dots, Cake Mix, Sprinkles, Frosting, Icing Toppers

I made you say Underwear!

2009-12-22T00:00:00.002-06:00

The finally of my Christmas cards for 2009. I made easel cards just for my close personal friends. How easy is it to keep a straight face for this one...LOL :)
I loved the image and new immediately who was going to get this image on their card when I saw it posted on SCS. You know when you can talk openly about underwear, you've got to be close friends!

Easel cards are definitely a favorite of mine. I love the look, the amount of paper and layers I can put onto a card. I can already see I will be taken this technique with me into 2010.

I seem to be making my easel cards 5"x5" as it is really hard to find square envelopes where I live. Only four layers on this card and I think it is self explanatory as to how I made it just by looking at it. I nestled my square Spellbinders for the verse and pop dotted everything. The panties got some added bling with iridescent glitter. I tied the easel card with this beautiful red velvet ribbon. I think all the colors go so well on this card.

I would like to Thank my followers for viewing my blog through out this past year and my regulars that have watched me progress from day 1 which was almost 9 years ago. Wow time flies. I hope to have many of my goals achieved in 2010...

As most of you know it has not been a easy year for many of us and a learning experience for me as once you get old things are not simple as they once were. I suffered a great loss in my life in November, my Granny passed away. Many of these goals she wanted to see me accomplish and I'm going to try really hard to get there.

Footprints
Also Known As "I Had a Dream"

One night I dreamed a dream.
I was walking along the beach with my Lord. Across the dark sky flashed scenes from my life. For each scene, I noticed two sets of footprints in the sand, one belonging to me and one to my Lord.

When the last scene of my life shot before me I looked back at the footprints in the sand. There was only one set of footprints. I realized that this was at the lowest and saddest times of my life. This always bothered me and I questioned the Lord about my dilemma.

"Lord, You told me when I decided to follow You, You would walk and talk with me all the way. But I'm aware that during the most troublesome times of my life there is only one set of footprints. I just don't understand why, when I need You most, You leave me."

He whispered, "My precious child, I love you and will never leave you, never, ever, during your trials and testings. When you saw only one set of footprints, It was then that I carried you."

Margaret Fishback Powers, 1964

CARD RECIPE
STAMPS: Whimsiedoodles; Digital Stamp Underwear for Christmas. Studio G; Holiday Clear Stamp
PAPER: SU! Glorious Green, American Crafts; Merrymint. Bazzill; Tropical, Red
EMBELLISHMENTS: Iridescent Glitter
RIBBON: Red Velvet Ribbon
TOOLS: SU!; Photo Corners Punch, Small Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch. Spellbinders Square & Square Scallop. Cuttlebug
SUPPLIES: Copics, Pop Dots

Snow Friend like You...

2009-12-14T20:20:00.004-06:00

Another easel card, I think these look so nice. Though they are a lot of work to make. The image is Snowfriends, a digital image from WhimsieDoodles.

A close up of the snow people as I pop dotted their scarfs and added flowersoft for some snow texture.

CARD RECIPE
STAMPS: Whimsiedoodles; Snowfriends
INK: Versamark; Dazzle
PAPER: SU!; Baja Breeze. Bazzill; Ruby Slipper. SEI; Winter Song. Heidi Grace Designs; Frost Blvd/Snowflake Garden
EMBELLISHMENTS: Flowersoft; Polarwhite
RIBBON: American Crafts; Spring, Fall, Red & White Stripes
TOOLS: Cuttlebug, Spellbinders, Sewing Maching, Bow-Easy
SUPPLIES: Copics, Pop Dots, EkSuccess Border Punch

Penguin Muffin Top

2009-12-05T15:30:00.008-06:00

My first easel card, OMG is this ever busy looking for me. And also my first time using a digital stamp! I was not sure what paper to use as sometimes when coloring on deskjet ink it bleeds but this didn't with my Copic markers so it must be because of the paper I used, (my favorite) Gina K Luxury Paper.

I also learned while making this card that Liquid Applique can go bad, when I took it out of the drawer the bottle had a dark brown liquid like it had seperated. I shook up the bottle best I could and my white is now on the tan side. When I used the liquid applique it did come out a tan color and this is why I sprinkled glitter on top of it to hide it a bit.

CARD RECIPE
STAMPS: Whimsie Doodles; Penguin Muffin Top. Michael's $1.50.
PAPER: Bazzill; Tropical. MME; Wonderful Winter
INK: Copic Markers
EMBELLISHMENTS: Liquid Applique, Iridescent glitter. Elastic Cord; Silver. Button.
RIBBON: Grossgrain; Red.
TOOLS: Circle Punches; 1 3/4", 3/4". Ticket Punch. Ek Success; Scallop Diamond Border Punch.
SUPPLIES: Spellbinders; Label 4. Cuttblebug. Mini Sewing Machine.

Figgy Pudding Favor's

2009-12-02T10:30:00.001-06:00

I saw this little favor on SplitCoastStampers over a year ago and asked the creator Juliana if she would share her pattern and kindly she did. My projects never look the same but I am not always try to CASE all the time too as I have my own style just need a little inspiration from somebody else to get going.

I first traced and cut the pattern out then versamark stamped the swirl design onto the mocha paper. I used the FaLaLa Slice cartridge to cut out the holly and mistletoe shape and added green glitter to the outside edges. Punched a scallop circle out of white cardstock and sponged the edges with Close to Cocoa ink. Inside the favor is 1 Ganong Cafe Chocolate Belgin Chocolate... individually wrapped of course :) Then folded up the favor and attached the scallop circle and double punched the wholes and inserted the red ribbon and tied closed. Punched out the red berries and added a shadow with white ink, and punched out the branch. A lot of work for these tiny holders, but they sure turned out cute.

CARD RECIPE
STAMPS: LYB; Baby Safari-Boy
PAPER: Bazzill; Mocha Divine
INK: Veramark, SU!; Close to Cocoa
RIBBON: 1/8" Red Ribbon
TOOLS: MS; Branch Punch, SU!; Scallop Punch. 1/16"& 1/8" Circle Punch. Corner Rounder
SUPPLIES: Slice; FaLaLa. Green Glitter Pen, White Pen

Magic Stacking Box

2009-11-18T23:00:00.003-06:00

I always find it so interesting how I come upon many of the projects that I do. This one in particular I was looking at a completely different project and found a link (Life As Lou) that lead me to this site where instantaneously I fell in love with the design of this box. Though the assembly of the box was fairly easy, the repetitive work of tracing, scoring, cutting and gluing were very time consuming.

RECIPE
PAPER: S.E.I.; Alpine Frost. Bazzill Assort Cardstock
EMBELLISHMENTS: Autumn Leaves; Tidings Die Cut Tags. Acetate Snowflake
RIBBON: American Crafts; Black Gingham
TOOLS: Scor-Pal, Cuttlebug, SU! Tag Punch
SUPPLIES: Basic Grey; Magnetic Snaps

Dracula Goodie Box

2009-10-30T00:06:00.004-06:00

Super cute goodie box. I had seen this character box by Tammy of Dream, Create, and Share. I just needed to make this as it brought a friend of mine to mind. It only took me an evening to make. I put Lindor chocolates inside to make it complete.

RECIPE
PAPER: Light Purple, Red, Black, White
INK: Black
TOOLS: Cuttlebug
SUPPLIES: 1" Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, SU TopNote, Triangle Punch, SU Tag Punch, 1/16 Circle Punch, Wire, Copic, White Pen, Black Pen, Pop Dots

Who Who, Thank You

2009-10-13T06:00:00.002-06:00

Now the finale and my favorite card, 4 of 4! I am still on an owl kick. This turned out simple yet cute, and I loved the end result. By the fourth card I am now starting to run out of paper as I really like to layer up my cards. I put liquid crackle on the owls eyes and it looks really cool.

RECIPE CARD
STAMPS: Stampendous; Owl Friends. M's $1.50
PAPER: Basicgrey; Wisteria
INK: Versafine; Black Onyx. Versamark
EMBELLISHMENTS: Button, Elastic Cord
RIBBON: American Crafts; Cocoa Gingham
TOOLS: Cuttlebug
SUPPLIES: Copic's, Spellbinders, Pop Dots

Out on a Limb

2009-10-12T17:05:00.005-06:00

Card 3 of 4! I sponged the background for the sky, the picture does not do justice as it really looks fantastic. I popped out the black bird with dimensionals. I really liked the Mojo sketch, but my end result I was not happy with.

CARD RECIPE
STAMPS: Inkadinkado
PAPER: Basicgrey; Wisteria
INK: Versafine; Onyx Black. Colorbox; Purple, Brown
RIBBON: Dollarstore
TOOLS: Cuttlebug
SUPPLIES: Spellbinders

Wisteria Angel

2009-10-12T16:29:00.012-06:00

Card 2 of 4! I colored this beautiful image of an angel with copic markers. Copic's are my favorite to color with and the more practice the better you get and you will find what technique you are best at. I choose to leave this card blank and add a sentiment as a later date when needed as it could be used for so many occasions.

RECIPE CARD
STAMPS: Inkadinkado; Angels
PAPER: Basicgrey; Wisteria. Cardstock
INK: Versafine; Onyx Black. SU!; Perfect Plum
TOOLS: Cuttlebug, Spellbinders
SUPPLIES: CB; Script Texture. Pop Dots

Smiling Mummy

2009-10-12T00:52:00.012-06:00

It has been a very long time since I last blogged. Where does the time go and why are the weeks flying by so fast. Seems like I am never getting one particular project ever completed to my satisfaction.

This is 1 of 4 cards that I made for the September card contest at our local scrap booking store. The goal of this contest is to create four cards with the five sheets of card stock and designer papers given, you are allowed to use any form of embellishments, and technique of your choice.

CARD RECIPE
STAMPS: M's $1.50 Stamps
PAPER: Basicgrey; Wisteria Line.
INK: Versafine; Onyx Black
EMBELLISHMENTS: Rhinestone
TOOLS: Spellbinders, CB Herringbone, White Flock.
SUPPLIES: Pop Dots, Cuttlebug, Corner Rounder.

Back to School Backpack

2009-08-09T00:00:00.001-06:00

Monday's technique challenge on Splitcoast Stampers the Backpack Box TLC232. Super cute little bag, though there were times it was a challenge to tape it together. I love the print of this designer paper by Imaginisce. When I saw the challenge I knew I wanted to use this line!

Here is a side view:
Here is a back view:
RECIPE
PAPER: Imaginisce; Teacher's Pet (No) Passing Notes, My New Pencil Box.
RIBBON: 3/8" Red Grosgrain
TOOLS: Scor-Pal, Big Bite, Exacto Knife.
SUPPLIES: Terrifically Tacky Tape, Eyelets, 1/2" Magnetic Snap, Glue Dot.

Snowman Filigree

2009-08-04T21:19:00.002-06:00

I had a hard time finding my mojo for this weeks MOJO98 sketch. I loved the color combination, CC223 from a few weeks ago and when I started assembling this card I found the end result of the card was simple, a bit too simple, and usually I don't like simple. This was the first time I used a new ink by Autumn Leaves formulated for clear stamps. It stamped nice but did not stay wet long enough for embossing powder to stick, so I guess this was a lesson learned that Stampology Ink for me is not a pigment ink.

RECIPE
STAMPS: Inkadinkado; Holiday Filigree.
PAPER: SU!; Baja Breeze, Ruby Red, White. Heidi Grace; Frost Blvd/ Snowflake Garden. Cloud9Design; Have a Holly Jolly Christmas. Acetate.
INK: Autumn Leaves; Stampology Turquise.
EMBELLISHMENTS: Clear Rhinstone
RIBBON: Adhesive Backed Ribbon
TOOLS: Martha Stewart Snowflake Punches.
SUPPLIES: Cuttlebug, Spellbinders; Classic Scallop Circle, Classic Circle .

Tree of Life

2009-07-29T23:24:00.004-06:00

Mojo Monday's Sketch I used for this sympathy card. I had a very hard time stamping with this clear acrylic stamp as the center of the image would not stamp onto the paper. But after the forth attempt I ended up flipping it all over and rubbing the back of the paper and finally the whole image printed.

RECIPE
STAMPS: Stampendous; Encouraging Words. Inkadinkado; Utopiary.
PAPER: SU!; Chocolate Chip, Certainly Celery. Daisy Bucket; In the Meadow Ella, Finley. BoBunny; Alissa Spunky.
INK: Versafine; Vintage Sepia.
EMBELLISHMENTS: Recollection Gemstone Brads.
TOOLS: Cuttlebug, Paper Piercer.
SUPPLIES: Spellbinders; Classic Circle, Classic Circle Scallop. SU!; Photo Corners Punch. Clear Embossing Powder. CB; Swiss Dots.

One for the dogs!

2009-07-19T22:49:00.006-06:00

I liked this sketch so much I decided to use it twice and make a dog card also with the Mojo Monday Sketch(Mojo95).

RECIPE
STAMPS: Recollections; Woof Woof.
PAPER: DCWV Card Base; Brown. Bazzill C/S; Orange, Lime Green. DPS: BoBunny Pet Shop Words. Moxxie; Cannine Chaos.
INK: Versafine Onyx Black. Copic Markers.
EMBELLISHMENTS: Lime Green Rhinestones.
RIBBON: Grosgrain Brown.
TOOLS: SU! Scallop Oval Punch, Small Oval Punch. Spellbinders; Rectangle Scallop, Rectangle. Cuttlebug.
SUPPLIES: Clear E/P.

Right, Meow!

2009-07-15T00:01:00.006-06:00

The new clear acrylic stamps arrived at work & right away when I put this stamp set out I knew it was going to be coming home with me after work. I came home and inked this baby up right away. I used the Mojo95 sketch for this week for my design. The colors were easy, as long as they are bright I'm bound to use them. I dove into my collection of papers and used some paper that I have been hording.

RECIPE
STAMPS: Recollections; Meow Meow.
PAPER: DCWV Card Base, Citrus Matstack DP. Doodlebug Design; Baby Boy Bubbles.
INK: Versafine Onyx Black. Copic Markers.
EMBELLISHMENTS: Turquoise Rhinestones.
RIBBON: American Crafts Spring Ribbon.
TOOLS: SU! Scallop Oval Punch, Small Oval Punch. Spellbinders; Rectangle Scallop, Rectangle. Cuttlebug.
SUPPLIES: Clear E/P.

Thanks So Much

2009-06-27T21:10:00.001-06:00

I made this card in one of my SU! monthly stamp night meets. My Niece had called me and needed a card to give to her Teacher for an end of the year gift. So I stamped the Thanks so much on the front of the card and added a Happy Retirement verse on the inside.
The ribbon frame was used on the center of the card and the rick rack was made using the SU! scallop edge punch, which gave the card a cool effect that looks like fabric and really it's paper.

RECIPE
STAMPS: SU!: Sincere Salutations, Priceless
PAPER: SU!: DP Unknown, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip
INK: SU!: Close to Coca, Regal Rose
RIBBON: 1/4" Sheer White
TOOLS: SU!: Scallop Edge, Ticket Punch
SUPPLIES: Exacto Knife, Pop Dots

Owl be there

2009-06-19T22:25:00.005-06:00

Now I could totally get this cute little guy tattooed on me...(Mom, what do you think about that?) And yet another Forest Friends critter from the Greeting Farm set. Not much to report on this card, pretty simple layout. I hope you have enjoyed viewing all four of my cards I made for the June Card Contest. Maybe I'll win this month, but if I don't it's all good. No matter what I still stress over making four cards anyways. Thanks for stopping by, don't forget to follow my blog!! ~Krysta~

RECIPE
STAMPS: Greeting Farm; Forest Friends.
PAPER: Fancy Papers by Jackie Eckles. Bazzill; Olive. Coordinates: Brown, Baby Blue.
INK: Colorbox; Brown, Gold. Copic Markers.
TOOLS: SU; Scallop Border Punch. Paper Piercer. Spellbinders; Classic Rectangle, Scallop Rectangle.
SUPPLIES: Clear Embossing Power. Cuttlebug.

Nuts about You...

2009-06-19T22:05:00.005-06:00

Card 3 of 4 for the June Card Contest at the local scrap booking store. I love all the layering and pop dots I used to assemble this card. It just wouldn't be my style if I did not have those two essential techniques. For this challenge we were giving three sheets of card stock and three sheets of designer paper, and are able to add any embellishments that we want too.

RECIPE
STAMPS: Greeting Farm; Forest Friends.
PAPER: Fancy Papers by Jackie Eckles. Bazzill; Olive. Coordinates; Brown, Baby Blue.
INK: Versafine: Sepia. Colorbox Chalk; Dragonfly. Copic Markers.
EMBELLISHMENTS: Button, Hemp.
TOOLS: Corner Punch, Piercing Tool.
SUPPLIES: Pop Dots.

Deer Friend

2009-06-19T21:11:00.007-06:00

I could not wait to receive this stamp set and when I finally did I had to ink them up right away. This set if from Greeting Farm, Forest Friends. This is 1 of the 4 cards for my submission for the June Card Contest at our local scrap booking store.

RECIPE
STAMPS: Greeting Farm; Forest Friends. SU; Trendy Trees.
PAPER: Fancy Papers; Papa by Jackie Eckles. Bazzill; Olive Green. Coordinates; Baby Blue.
INK: SU; Close to Cocoa, Old Olive. Colorbox Chalk; Blackbird. Copic Markers.
EMBELLISHMENTS: MM; blue brads. DMC; Champagne Metallic Floss.
TOOLS: SU; Oval Scallop Punch, Small Oval Punch, Top Note Die Cut. Textured Ruler.
SUPPLIES: Pop Dots, Paper Piercer, Gold Metallic Pen.

Reach for the Stars

2009-06-16T00:02:00.009-06:00

Here is card 2 out of 4 for June's Card Contest. No reason or rhyme behind this card, I just wanted to use my rocket stamp. I used the slice to cut out the shape of the Earth. This is how the paper was printed and just by chance the image turned out really good. Simply put together, I pop dotted the star design with light blue panel and the rocket. The sentiment banner is wavy but hard to tell by the picture, I also raised the chipboard star. You can never use enough pop dots I just love them!!!

RECIPE
STAMPS: Scrappy Cat; Inspirations. Sandylion; Baby Boy.
PAPER: Fancy Paper Papa by Jackie Eckles. CS; babyblue, Chocolate, Olive Green.
INK: Colorbox; Black, Brown. Copic Markers.
EMBELLISHMENTS: Chipboard; Renne Baby Boy.
TOOLS: Slice, Piercing Tool.
SUPPLIES: Pop Dots.