SEAHORSE BAY SIMPLE SWIPES

Hello Friends! This week's Challenge over at Classy Cards 'n Such is to use EMBOSSING on your cards! You can join us in the fun HERE.

I used the Simple Swipes technique from the February/ March issue of Technique Junkies. I then stamped The Sea Shell Bay Labels Twenty Two stamp set from JustRite Designs in Versamark Ink and sprinkled Black Fine Detail Embossing Powder over the image and heat set it with the Heat Tool.

I layered the Eggplant 3 7/8" x 5 1/8", 3 3/34" x 5" Layering Swatches #1 Metallic -pegasus  Embossed with DOTS Embossing Folder, 3 3/4" x 2"   Layering Swatches #1 Metallic -Bluebell, Embossed with Scrollworks Embossing Folder, punched strip (with Martha Stewart Victorian Edge punch) of Eggplant onto the 11" x 4 1/4" Not Quite Navy cardstock using ATG Tape for adhesive. I then popped up the focal image using the JOY! Foam Pads Small to give the card some dimension.

Using the Silver Viva Pearl Pen , I added some accents in each of the corners and across the Victorian punched edge. Once that dried, I used the Cream Viva Pearl Pen and added a dotted border around the entire card.To finish off the card, I wrapped the Silver Cord around and tied a bow!


I hope you enjoyed my card today! We hope you will join us in this current challenge!


Come back tomorrow for a SURPRISE Blog Hop for a very special friend and another fun post for DRS Designs!


Thank you for stopping by! Have a wonderful day!

NATURALLY STYLED

HAPPY SATURDAY! Today is SWEET STOP SATURDAY! Next week, we will be starting the beginning of the Sweet Stop Sketches THIRD Anniversary!!!

  Have you seen the WONDERFUL new images from Susana's Custom Art and Card Design (SCACD)? Susana has a BRAND new line of stamps that are just GORGEOUS - You can see more of my card HERE  and the entire release HERE when you are done checking out the SWEET STOP SKETCH!!!

The stamps are from Susana's Custom Art and Card Design. This FABULOUS image is called Naturally Styled. Take some time to be inspired by the Sugar Babies creations: Cathy McCauley, Monika Davis, Janice Melton, Shannon White, Shelby Goolsby, and Wendy Ramlakhan.

Thank you for stopping by! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!!!

EYES OF BEAUTY - SCACD NEW RELEASE

HELLO Everyone! Today, I am SO excited to be a Guest Designer for the Susana's Custom Art and Card Design  and Susana's NEW RELEASE today! If this is your first stop, you will not want to miss what the other Designers have in store for you! Donalda had such a FANTASTIC project using the Mariposa Eyes , if you get lost or need to start at the beginning the Blog Hop starts HERE.

The new line of stamps are from the Susana Loves Stamps line, called Eyes of Beauty Collection.  This gorgeous stamp is called Come Hither Eyes from this fabulous line!

On this card, I used the Technique Junkie Newsletter and the technique called Double Emboss and Cut from the October/ November 2011 Issue.

Stamps:  Come Hither Eyes

Cardstock: Light Blue, Saffron, Celery, White Storm

Accessories: Wild Orchid Flowers, Spellbinders Labels and Banners, Embossing Mat, Mini Glue Dots, Floral Embossing Folder, Big Shot, Lace Trim, Pop Dots

If you are in the United States, you can get these FABULOUS stamps at Susana's Custom Art and Card Designs, but those who are  International can purchase these stamps at Quixotic Paperie.

Stamps:  Come Hither Eyes

Cardstock: Pumpkin Pie, Espresso, Poppy, Basic Grey Konnichiwa, White Storm

Accessories: ZVA PEARLS, Viva Pearl Pen, Martha Stewart Floral Border Punch, Espresso Ribbon, Copics, Creative Inspiration Paints

From here, you will want to go see Crystal's GORGEOUS project using the image called Garden Eyes.

Eyes of Dreams Collection has 4 stamps and 1 bonus stamp only available when you buy the complete set, plus a sweet discount when you buy the entire set.

Eyes of Beauty Collection has 4 stamps and 1 bonus stamp only available when you buy the complete set, plus a sweet discount when you buy the entire set.

If you are in the United States, you can get these FABULOUS stamps at Susana's Custom Art and Card Designs, but those who are  International can purchase these stamps at Quixotic Paperie.

When you go shopping over at Susana's store, you will get GREAT service! As a customer, I have had nothing BUT excellent service! I hope you enjoyed my project today! Thank you for stopping by! Have a wonderful day!

Don't Let the Cat Out of the Bag!

Hey Friends! How did it get be Wednesday already? There is nothing that makes me more aware of time passing than looking at my children and how quickly they are growing!!! I took my daughter to the doctor a few weeks ago and between the end of December and the beginning of March she had grown 2 inches!

The card I am sharing today makes me smile. As a cat lover, I can see my cats play in a bag. One of our cats (we have four) is such a character and cracks us up daily with her antics. 

I started by stamping the Cat In the Bag image from DRS Designs in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink on White card stock. I colored the image with Prisma color Pencils, a paper stubby and Gamsol. Once it was colored, I cut it out using my paper snips. I then stamped the Cat's Meow Birthday Greeting  in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink on White card stock and cut it out using my Large Circle Spellbinders.

Using Espresso Ink, I stamped the Easy Dot Background  on Regal Rose card stock and the Large Original Plaid on Kraft Card stock. I lightly sponged the white card stock with Kraft Ink and added Regal Rose dots using a marker.

I used Saffron card stock and the Scalloped Border Punch. Adhering all of the pieces together, I wrapped Espresso Ribbon around and tied a bow. Once completed, I added some felt flowers and gold brads using Glue Dots.

I hope you liked my project today! Thank you for stopping by! Have a blessed day!

MOTHER'S MAGNOLIAS

Hello! Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's March Blog Hop!

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Lighthouses Featured March 20
Flap My Wattles Featured March 21
Wild Horses Featured March 22
Mother's Magnolias Featured March 23

Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! (You do NOT have to comment on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly!) All four winners will be announced on March 24, 2012 on the Mark's Finest Papers blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. (HINT: The more you comment, the more chances you have to win and comments on the MFP blog count twice!) The deadline for commenting is 11PM EST on Friday March 23, 2012.

I used Technique Junkie Newsletter and the technique called Background Burst Extension from the April/ May 2010 Issue
I also used the DOGWOOD BLOSSOMS sentiment to create part of the background.
Quality Cardstock from Mark's Finest Papers Strawberry Milk, Willow Wind Linen, White Storm
Accessories; Chalk, White Craft, ZVA Pearls, Spellbinders Circle,Stardust Stickles, Offray organdy ribbon 


Take some time to see what my talented friends have in store for you! 
Lois, Vicky, Anne, Pat G., Karen H., Patty P., Mary, Marilynn, Chrissy - YOU ARE HERE, Karen K. - GO HERE NEXT, Pam, Debbie, Nancy, Bonnie, Harriet, Kathy, Brenda, Toni, Tangii, Anna S, Mark's Finest Papers


Our big promotion  this month! With the purchase of the March New Release Package, you will receive this stamp set for FREE!

Our March New Release Mini:

Brick Wall

Thank you for stopping by! Have a blessed day!

WILD HORSES

Hello! Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's March Blog Hop!

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Lighthouses Featured March 20
Flap My Wattles Featured March 21
 TODAYS! **Wild Horses Featured March 22**
Mother's Magnolias Featured March 23

(Tip! Don't run blue over the Rose tones or it gives it more of a red violet look! :) )

Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! (You do NOT have to comment on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly!) All four winners will be announced on March 24, 2012 on the Mark's Finest Papers blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. (HINT: The more you comment, the more chances you have to win and comments on the MFP blog count twice!) The deadline for commenting is 11PM EST on Friday March 23, 2012.

On my project today, I used the Technique Junkie Newsletter and the Kraft Resist technique from the current newsletter. 


Quality Cardstock from Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company: Neutrals
Accessories:Martha Stewart Punch, Espresso 1/8 Ribbon, Brown Brads, 1/16th" Hole Punch


Take some time to check out the other talented team members projects! 
Lois
Vicky
Anne
Pat G.
Karen H.
Patty P.
Mary
Marilynn
Chrissy - YOU ARE HERE
Karen K. - GO HERE NEXT
Pam
Debbie
Nancy
Bonnie
Harriet
Kathy
Brenda
Toni
Tangii
Anna S
Mark's Finest Papers


Our big promotion  this month! With the purchase of the March New Release Package, you will receive this stamp set for FREE!

Our March New Release Mini:

Brick Wall

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a wonderful day!

How Funky is Your Chicken?

Hello! Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's March Blog Hop! Every time I see a chicken, that phrase takes me right back to 7th grade basketball...That was just yesterday, right? LOL Seems like it! I remember the "dorky" awkward feeling like it was yesterday! Well, today we have a FUN Chicken to share with you today!

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Lighthouses Featured March 20
Flap My Wattles Featured March 21
Wild Horses Featured March 22
Mother's Magnolias Featured March 23

Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! (You do NOT have to comment on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly!) All four winners will be announced on March 24, 2012 on the Mark's Finest Papers blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. (HINT: The more you comment, the more chances you have to win and comments on the MFP blog count twice!) The deadline for commenting is 11PM EST on Friday March 23, 2012.

I used the Technique Junkie Newsletter and the technique called Faux Mosaic.


This set is called Flaps My Waddles? What are some of those Old Fashioned Statements your family may have said back in the day?


Here are some more details:
Cardstock: Basic Grey Origins, Scrambled Eggs Premium Cardstock, Flecked Dirt Premium Card stock,White Storm
Accessories: Crystal Effects, Viva Pearl Pen, Gems, Paper Snips, Cream Ric Rac colored yellow,Chocolate Grosgrain, Spellbinders


Take some time to check out the other fabulous designs from the Design Team!

Lois
Vicky
Anne
Pat G.
Karen H.
Patty P.
Mary
Marilynn
Chrissy - YOU ARE HERE
Karen K. - GO HERE NEXT
Pam
Debbie
Nancy
Bonnie
Harriet
Kathy
Brenda
Toni
Tangii
Anna S
Mark's Finest Papers


Our big promotion  this month! With the purchase of the March New Release Package, you will receive this stamp set for FREE!

Our March New Release Mini:

Brick Wall

Thank you for stopping by! Have a wonderful day!!!

FIELD OF SYMPATHY

Hello Friends - I have a post over at DRS DESIGNS - you can go HERE to check it out! 


I have TWO posts today, please scroll down! Have a great day!

LIGHTHOUSES

Hello! Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's March Blog Hop!

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Lighthouses Featured March 20
Flap My Wattles Featured March 21
Wild Horses Featured March 22
Mother's Magnolias Featured March 23

Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! (You do NOT have to comment on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly!) All four winners will be announced on March 24, 2012 on the Mark's Finest Papers blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. (HINT: The more you comment, the more chances you have to win and comments on the MFP blog count twice!) The deadline for commenting is 11PM EST on Friday March 23, 2012.

On this card, I used the TECHNIQUE JUNKIE NEWSLETTER and the technique called Torn Window from the Feb/ March 2012 Issue 


Stamp Set: LIGHTHOUSE
HIGH QUALITY CARDSTOCK AVAILABLE AT MARK'S FINEST PAPERS, A HEINRICH COMPANY - SEABREEZE, BLACKLINEN, BANG UP BLUE LINEN FINISH
ACCESSORIES:  TURQUOISE TWINE, BLACK BRADS, PAPER PIERCING TOOL, MAT PACK, COLOR PENCILS

On this card, I used the following papers and embellishments...SEABREEZE, BANG UP BLUE LINEN ,FINISH, FLORIDA PEACH

Check out what the team has in store for you!
Lois
Vicky
Anne
Pat G.
Karen H.
Patty P.
Mary
Marilynn
Chrissy -YOU ARE HERE
Karen K. - GO HERE NEXT
Pam
Debbie
Nancy
Bonnie
Harriet
Kathy
Brenda
Toni
Tangii
Anna S
Mark's Finest Papers

Our big promotion  this month! With the purchase of the March New Release Package, you will receive this stamp set for FREE!

Our March New Release Mini:

Brick Wall

Thank you all for stopping by! Have a wonderful day!

JUST BECAUSE...

Hello Friends! Today I am sharing a card using the beautiful Botanical Butterflies from JustRite stamps set available at Classy Cards & Such. I stamped the image in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink and colored it in using Copic Markers.  


The lay out comes from one of Splitcoast Stampers Sketch Challenges. Starting with 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" Soft Sky Cardstock and scored it at 4 1/4" using the Scor-buddy Mini Scoring Tablet. I layered the 5 1/4" x 4" Artichoke card stock on top of that and the 5 1/8" x 3 7/8" Sahara Sand on that. I layered the Basic grey Patterned paper on those. Classy Cards & Such has a wonderful selection of beautiful Patterned Papers that you can view HERE.


I used the Technique Junkie Newsletter and two techniques called Stacked Nesties and the Worn Wallpaper techniques. I used the ,Spellbinders Oval & Circles to layer my dies, popping them up with the Joy! Foam Pads. Using Always Artichoke and Soft Sky Card stock I cut out some flourishes using the  Cheery Lynn Designs Fanciful Flourishes. In order to eliminate additional paper shims, I used the Large Cuttlehug to make a snugger fit. I also used the Crafter's Tools by Cheery Lynn Designs to help remove the Fanciful Flourish from the die and place it where I wanted it on the card.


 To finish off the card, I tied a bow using the Eggshell Seam Binding.

I hope you enjoyed my project today! Thank you for stopping by! Have a wonderful day!

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!

 Happy St. Patrick's Day! It is Sweet Stop Sketch Saturday! This week has been a rough one due to not feeling well, here is hoping for a MUCH better week! 


Here is this week's sketch....

We would LOVE it if you played along in the sketch this week!

Here are the details to my project:
Stamps: DRS DESIGNS  - Sean and the Rainbow and Happy St. Patrick's Day Greeting
Cardstock:Whisper White,Basic Black, Garden Green, Celery
Accessories:Prisma Color Pencils, Odorless Mineral Spirits, Paper Stubby, Offray Ribbon, TinyBubbles Cuttlebug folder, Big Shot, Crosshatch Embossing folder SU, Black Gems

Take some time to be inspired by the Sugar Babies creations: Cathy McCauley, Monika Davis, Janice Melton, Shannon White, Shelby Goolsby, and Wendy Ramlakhan.

Thank you for stopping by! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!!!

TOPSY TURVY BIRTHDAY!

Hi Friends!! Welcome!  Have you joined in on the NEW FUN Challenges yet? Classy Cards & Such is hosting a Sketch Challenge this week. You can find out all of the information HERE. We would LOVE To have you join us!



On todays card, I used the Canadian Kaliedoscope Doily Cheery Lynn Die cut out in Lavender Bazzill Cardstock. One trick I have found with using these FABULOUS Cheery Lynn dies is to use a Cuttlehug Large plate. This helps for a cleaner cut and eliminates the need for extra paper shims. I also find I do not have to do so much detail poking out of all of those little clinkers that get caught in the paper. 

Once the die was cut out, I stamped the TOPSY TURVY CAKES stamp set by JustRite in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink on White Storm card stock and colored the in with the following Copic Inks: BG000, BG05, BG07, RV29, R000, R39, R32, Y15, Y11, V000, V25, V20, YG17, YG67, YG00. I used the Technique Junkie Newsletter and the Out of the Box technique to have the spacing fit where I wanted it to on the sketch.  Once I completed that,  I stamped the small flowers and colored them too. I cut them out and added them to white cardstock in a small cluster and using a 1 3/8" and a 1 1/2" Circle punch, I punched some layers and used Joy! Foam Pads to add a little dimension to my project and pop up the flowers. To finish off the card I added White Pearls in three of the corners.

I appreciate you taking the time to stop by and take a look! Have a wonderful day!