BLOGGERS CHALLENGE Floral Mother's Day

Hello Everyone -

The past few weeks, I haven't had a lot of time to stamp for fun and work on challenges, that I normally enjoy. Since we Home School, we have had lots of opportunities to play with friends, go on extra field trips and we are wrapping up several of the clubs and activities we have participated in...

Today, I took some time to enjoy stamping for fun and participate in FEW challenges! The first two challenges I participated in are the BLOGGERS CHALLENGE and Our Daily Bread Designs challenge to make a Mother's Day Card. You can see the ODBD challenge HERE... The next challenge I participated in was Splitcoast Stampers Featured Stamper Challenge #169 - this honor went to the very talented Eliotstamps aka Michelle! The card I chose to case is HERE... I made a few changes that are listed here:

1. Colors and cardstock

2. Stamp Set and punches

3. I added organdy ribbon

Here is a close up...

Here are a few more details:

Stamp Set: Our Daily Bread Designs Sing to the Lord, Words by SU

Cardstock: Co'ordinations, Basic Grey, Neenah #80 White

Accessories: Scallop Punch, 1 3/8 & 1 1/2 circle punch, Xyron, Glitter, Dimensionals, Martha Stewart Punch, Burgundy Organdy

Technique: Sanded Co'ordinations from Technique Junkies Newsletter.

To see more Bloggers Challenge participants projects click on the side bar to the right!

Thank you for stopping by and looking! Have a great week!

SUNNY SILHOUETTE

Hello! Happy Monday! Well, I m going with that sentiment and sticking it in my mind! I need to FOCUS on ALL of the GOOD THINGS.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

I made this card for the Featured Stamper Challenge on Splitcoast Stampers. The card I chose to CASE for the talented FS of the week (Congrats Mutnik!) is http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...;ppuser=165685

Changes I made are
1. The stamp images
2. Added Dew Drops
3. Ribbon
4. type of cardstock and DP
5. I didn't watercolor - just sponged.

I also made this card for the CAS challenge on Stampin Sisters in Christ #31

SCRIPTURE Psalm 51:7-10 "Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. Let me hear joy and gladness, let the bones you have crushed rejoice. Hide your face from my sins and blot out all my iniquity. Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me."

CHALLENGE Make a clean and simple card/layout/project

Here are some more details:

Stamps: Floral Silhouette Bouquet by I Brake For Stamps

Paper: DP Basic Grey, Coordinations

Accessories: Dew Drops,, Ribbon, Mini Glue Dots, Dimensionals

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Thank you for stopping by! Have a blessed day!

PARIS THINKING OF YOU

Hello Friends! Here in Wisconsin we are getting a big Snow Storm! It has been so brown and cold here in SE Wisconsin, that frankly I am THRILLED to see the snow...Plus that means I can lay low and RELAX today. Wait...I do that most days! LOL I actually have a really laid back schedule this year which I am LOVING! I have said NO to many things to slow down my pace and enjoy that quiet time with my family and the kids. I LOVE IT!!! There is only one day a week that I am running a lot with the children and that is Thursdays.
























When creating this card, I used Splitcoast Stampers Featured Stamper - I used Karen Bar's card HERE:
Things I changed was:
1. I used I Brake For Stamps images
2. Colored the image with Copics instead of embossing
3. Used TJ Newsletter and made the BG with the Camoflauge technique
4. I also moved the circle down to the bottom of the focal point
5. Used a scallop punch along the bottom
6. added gems to the upper corner and along the Scallop

I also created this card using the Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenges #25 - Here
We were supposed to use two of the same type of things - but different. I used 2 different cardstocks - Black and Burgundy CS

Background uses the Technique Junkies Newsletter technique called CAMOFLAUGE -

Here are a few more details:
Stamps: I Brake For Stamps - Paris and Heart Collage, Circle of Friends
Paper: Burgandy, Black, White
Ink: Copics, Burgandy, More Mustard, Memento
Accessories: Gold Gems, Camoflauge Technique Junkies Newsletter, Scallop Punch, Circle Punches
Techniques: Camoflauge by Technique Junkies

Today the kids will be making Valentine's for a party we are going to on Thursday! That will be LOTS of fun!!!

Thank you for taking a closer look and commenting! Have a great day!

Having Fun With Mo's Pencil...

Hello! I hope you have had a wonderful weekend. I have spent the weekend remembering my friend, but also ENJOYING my family. GOD has blessed me with such a wonderful family - so I spent LOTS of time snuggling with them.

This past week, as I was popping around some websites, I discovered a new company and images to fall in love with.

Mo's Digital Pencil - WOW is all I can say. I love her images and this one to the left is no exception. As soon as I saw it, it made me think of my sisters. Growing up, we always had this look on our faces - torturing one another. Now, years later, we have a good relationship and I count them amongst my many blessings.

This card uses LOTS of challenges and even a Technique from technique Junkies...

For starters - Our Creative Corner had a sketch challenge HERE, so I followed that for my card. Then Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge Blog offered up a color challenge! We were to use Bashful Blue, Eggplant, Almost Amethyst and White - Here is the challenge link for #15. Last but not least - I used Technique Junkies Newsletter - Color Outside the Lines - to color this image . The Stampin' Sister's In Christ #23 offered up the challenge based on the Scripture 1 Peter 1:23 "For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God." For this challenge, since most seeds come up as tiny green shoots, use the color green somewhere in your creation, not all over green, just a touch somewhere. I colored the frog green! :)

Here are the details for this card...
Stamps: Step Sisters by Mo's Digital Pencil, SU Circle of Friendship
Ink: Copics
Technique: Color Outside the Lines, Nov- Dec TJN
Accessories: Punches, Cuddlebug Border, SU Scallop Edge Punch, Pearl gems, White Grosgrain, Dimensionals, White Gel Pen


Keep on heading downward for another fabulous image from Mo!!!




Congratulations to Karen Barber for being chosen! WOW What a gallery of GORGEOUS work!!!

Here is what I cased:
I changed the image, colors, embellishments and the border along the top

Stamps: Video game Teen by Mo's Digital Stamps
Cardstock:DCWV Nana's Kids DP, Brocade Blue, Garden Green
Ink: Copics
Accessories:Twill, Hodgepodge, Metal Birthday embellishment, Dimensional, Paper Piercing, Mat Pack








Thanks so much for stopping by and taking a peak! I appreciate your kind comments! They make my day!

Have a blessed day and HUG your loved ones, even if they annoy you sometimes. ;)

Elegant Blessings

Hello! Happy Tuesday! I have a fairly busy week, as I am preparing to fly out to Pennsylvania on Friday (early! what was I thinking? LOL) to meet Korin of Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps and to get Certified in using Copics. I am VERY excited.

I created this card using Featured Stamper on Splitcoast this week. Judy has a BEAUTIFUL gallery - it was hard to choose a card - but I chose this one : http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1189337

I love the colors and that stamp set...

Here are the things I changed:

Loved the lay out - but added the brads - and the text punch -

Changed the DP - but it is still Basic Grey and similar colors

Changed the stamps too -

Here are the details of my card:

Stamps: Elegant Blessings By Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps
Paper: Wassail Basic Grey, Very Vanills
Accessories: Primas, making Memory Brads, Corner ticket punch

I hope you have a wonderful day!

TUESDAY TRUST & a POLITICAL NOTE & addition of JOB UPDATE

Today is Created By Courtney's Challenge day and it is a sketch. I was not feeling like stamping yesterday... so I do not have something to share yet. If I have time this morning I will make something this morning and share on my blog!

I did make this card on Sunday for the Featured Stampers Challenge on Splitcoast. Lorie Craig has a FABULOUS gallery - I chose THIS card to case and changed the colors, the shape Nestabilities and the stamps...

Stamps: Encouragement Scripture by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps
Paper: Basic Grey Eva, Perfect Plum, Pale Plum, Whisper White
Ink: Same
Accessories: Curved Rectangles Nestabilities, Pretties Kit, White Organdy

For those who are praying for us...we still wait. The lay offs started yesterday at noon. The company is laying off 170 people. Yesterday 40 people were let go. The remaining 130 will be affected today and Wednesday. I think the waiting is the worst. I have complete faith that GOD is in control - but the controlling portion of my soul WANTS to control this too! LOL I WANT to know now what my circumstances will be...does he have a job or doesn't he? You know?

James 1:2-6 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind.

I praise God that my circumstances do not change that HE is in control and knows all things...even what tomorrow holds...I am trying to not allow my circumstances toss my modd to and fro like someone with little faith. I am keeping my eyes on Jesus and grabbing a hold of the hem of his garment during the current unknown circumstances.

Now, enough about me! Let's get busy with the stamping stuff! LOL Be sure to check out the other Created By Courtney Challenge participants...

Maria Gurnsey
Holly Brown
Courtney Fowler
Sparkle Smith
Sarah Anderson
Maria Fiscella
Lorie Ames
Danielle Marcus

Inauguration 2009—a Moment of History and Healing for America
by Aimee Herd/Op-ed : Jan 20, 2009 : Breaking Christian News

"…this moment—unprecedented in our nation's history—goes far above personal views…"
All through last year's Presidential campaign—on both sides of the spectrum—feelings ran deep. And I daresay those passionate opinions have not abated much as President-elect Obama's Inauguration approaches.

But, as I watched Obama's speech this weekend, with the backdrop of the Lincoln Memorial, it struck me that this moment—unprecedented in our nation's history—goes so far above personal views…
For me, and hopefully for many, the event of Barack Obama's Presidential Inauguration transcends political party and leaning… it is about healing. And the days after it; about prayer.
I realize, being white, that I cannot fully grasp the extraordinarily historical moment—when Obama is sworn in as the first black President of the United States—as one of my black fellow-citizens will. Nor will I experience, to that extent, the incredible achievement they must feel in their hearts.

But its significance is not lost on me. Whether or not I voted for President-elect Obama is not the issue, because the attitude at which this country has finally arrived, in being willing to elect a black man to its highest office, has been far too long in coming. It makes me feel very grateful to my parents for raising me with a true respect for all people regardless of color, religion or nationality, which is just Biblical common sense!

And so I ask, both those who voted for Obama and those who didn't, can we—if just for a day—lay down the political debate? Can we look beyond the labels of Republican, Democrat or Independent? Can we be joyful that America, on its highest level, is at long last breaking through an ugly barrier of ignorance and hate, and much like the day those cold cement chunks of wall fell in Berlin; hands kept apart are now joining together?

I hope each one of us, regardless of political persuasion, will pray for the continued protection of this man who has not let the prejudices of some keep him from pressing on to fulfill this calling in which he believes. Let's pray for protection for him and for his family.
As Christians, we are called to pray for those in office—no matter who they are. So let us pray in the days ahead for God's direction for this new President, as he leads this country we so love.

Just thought I would share that - since there is so much more going on than just our current economic state...

PRAYER REQUEST UPDATE AND PRAISE!

Hello Friends, Just wanted to give you an update on our job circumstances. Adam's department went through the lay off procedure today and he was not one of them, although they let go of half of his department. I praise GOD that Adam still has a job but will continue to be praying for those who were laid off. I know Adam is emotionally spent. We appreciate you lifting us up during this time!

2 Samuel 22:3 NKJV The God of my strength, in whom I will trust; My shield and the horn of my salvation, My stronghold and my refuge; My Savior, You save me from violence.

Be blessed and have a great day!

BERRIES in COLORED PENCILS

Ever start a card and it doesn't end the way you think it should? Or it doesn't turn out the way you envision it? Well, this is THAT card for me. :) It is okay - but it was one of those cards I think I spent too much time on. So this is to show you that I do have off days. We will consider it a warm up card for the week. LOL

I participated in Sundays Featured Stamper Challenge and this is the card I cased. You can see I changed the colors, the stamps and the embellishments! I colored the image with Colored Pencils

Here are a few more details...

Stamp Sets: Autumn Blessings by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps, Warmest Regards Retired by SU

Cardstock: Co'ordinations, Cosmo Cricket DP, Whisper White

Ink: Basic Black, Garden Green (for sponging)

Accessories: Basic Grey Brads, Nestibilities, Flower Brads, Primas, Silver Brads, white gel pen

I am SO blessed! AMY left me a 2008 Blog award! She has some beautiful work, go check it out! I am supposed to pick SEVEN more bloggers., this will be hard, there are so many worthy bloggers out there. Here are my Seven Chosen ones...

Crafting Diva Designs Mindy Tracey Jeanette Brown Kristin Kottwitz Kim Deb Wood

Tomorrow is Courtney's Challenge Chick Day - so be sure to stop by!

Wednesday is Belli Challenge Day. Did you participate yet? Be sure to participate for a chance to win! You can find out more about this week's Belli Challenge HERE. I would LOVE to have you join us and to see YOUR creation!

I also wanted to remind everyone of a few things coming up:

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12/31: Farewell Blog Hop featuring Jessica, Kathy & Michele

1/1-1/2: New Release Blog Hop with Blog Candy featuring new DT

1/2: Release Party with challenges in our forum at 9pm EST

1/4: SNSS sponsors Card Positioning Systems Sketch

I have another NEW stamp set coming out this weekend! I can't wait to show you it and the creations I have made with it. Come back this week for YOUR CHANCE to WIN IT!!!

Thank you for coming by! Have a great day!

JUST BUZZIN' BY - ALL ABOUT JOY

I think it has been a few weeks since I have created an ALL ABOUT JOY card. For those of you who are new here, I have a local friend Joy who often tells me she enjoys seeing my Stampin' Up! Only cards. So I have created a day for her. :) I try to put an SU only card once a week.

I used this as my Featured Stamper Challenge on Splitcoast on Sunday, but I really went off course from the orginal card. :) You are supposed to change at least 2 things from the card, but I changed a few more. This week's Featured Stamper was Paulatracy and HERE is the card I cased. Her entire gallery of work is absolutely FABULOUS and her coloring is impeccable!

I used the Cuttlebug Highlights technique -and then sponged the edges with white craft ink. I colored these cute little bumble bees with Copics and used the Nestibilities to frame them, then the Big Shot Top Note die.

You will notice, I did use Dew Drops on this card, if you would choose to use strictly SU, I would advise Joy to use the Black Vintage Brads in place of the Dew Drops - but I prefer the Dew Drops.

Now, anyone who gets this card will be VERY special - because I decorated the inside! :) Come back tomorrow for the BELLI CHALLENGE in between your Christmas preparations or when you are ready to wind down! HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Thomas Kincade with Christmas Pointsettia

One of my friends (Janette- thank you!) sent me some Thomas Kincade images, so I grabbed that and ran it through the Big Shot with the Top Note Die. She had already scored it for me, so I sponged around the sky with Night of Navy Ink and then colored the windows and lights with yellow.

Sunday is Featured Stamper Day and we had such a beautiful gallery filled with the most amazing cards by Paulatracy...I used this card for my inspiration here. Check out her gallery, it is VERY IMPRESSIVE!

I used the following items on my card:

Stamps: Thomas Kincade, Christmas Pointsettia by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps
Paper: Wrapping Paper, NIght of Navy,Very Vanilla
Accessories: Star Dust Stickles, Basic Grey Brads, Top Note Die
Techniques: Faux Stitching, Grid

I have been posting my projects at night, but have not felt very chatty, so I may have to change the time I add things. LOL Maybe being not so chatty is a good thing?

Have a Happy Monday! I will be out doing some last minute Christmas shopping!

Hope you have a great day! Thank you for stopping by!

TURKEY DAY!

I think this turkey is just about one of the cutest things I have seen! Tomorrow is my Stamp Camp and this is one of the projects that we will be making. I wastercolored him using Stampin' Up! waterbased markers and the Aquapainters - on watercolor paper.

Today is also My Sisterhood of Blogging Stampers Challenge day and this week's challenge is FALL/ AUTUMN. Besure to check out the links to their Blogs and fabulous projects! Some may have participated and some may not have...

Here are a few more details:
Stamp Sets: Turkey Day
Cardstock: Frosty DP, Chocolate Chip, Tangerine Tango, Watercolor Paper
Markers:Bashful Blue, Creamy Caramel, Only Orange, Ruby Red, More Mustard, Going Grey,
Ink: Black Staz On
Accessories: Cowboy Dew Drops, Dimensionals, Paper Snips, Alpine Felt Ribbon

Ohhh, one more thing! I almost forgot...today is the Featured Stamper Challenge on Splitcoast Stampers and I used this card from Anne Ryan as my inspiration. She is sooo talented! With the Featured Stamper Challenge, we are supposed to change at least 2 things form their cards. I changed a few things...

1. Stamps

2. Cardstock and DP

3. Placement of bottom strip

4. Embellishments

This afternoon, I will be drawing my December Release stamp sets. I can not wait until I get the November Release sets in my hands to share...Just a two more weeks until the BLOG HOP for that Release! Doesn't time fly by fast? WOW!

Thank you for looking! Have a great day!

Featured Stamper #83 Bella Birthday

I made this card for my friend Joann. Her grand daughters 7th birthday is this Thursday, so she needed a girly card. :)

Today is Featured Stamper day on Splitcoast Stampers - #83. I chose to CASE this card -

When you participate in the Featured Stamper challenge you pick a card from the gallery of the Featured Stamper and you need to change three things - and let them know what the changes are...

I loved the sketch and the card, but I really loved
the way the butterfly wings were popped up on the card too

Here is my list of changes:
Stamp Set, colors, embellishments and I used different DP in the half circle and layer that goes across.

Here are a few more details on my card

Stamp Set: Matilda Muffinbread, Warmest Regards, Rough Texture wheel
Cardstock: Pink Passion, Lav Lace, Basic Black, watercolor paper, DCWV Nana's Kids DP
Accessories: Twinkling H20's, Aquapainter, Circle Cutter, MM Brads

You can not really see the TWINKLE in the paint on this picture can you? Hmmmm... well IRL this baby shimmers! LOL

Have a great night! Thank you for stopping by to take a peek...Guess what? By the end of the week, I may have some SNEAK PEEKS for you on my upcoming stamp sets that will be released October 1! :) WOOHOO.

Featured Stamper 79 - Child of God

Today is Featured Stamper Day on Splitcoast Stampers and the Featured Stamper is Blondie090277. You can view her gallery here. With the Featured Stamper Challenge, we are supposed to take a card of your choice and copy it, but change a few things.

Here is the card I chose to copy and change. I used the Stamp set I designed, called Child of God. It will be available September 1 through Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps.

Here are the details...

Stamp Set: Child of God

Cardstock & Ink: Urban Cosmos DP available at Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps, Very Vanilla, Bravo Burgundy, Kiwi Kiss, pink Pirouette,

Accessories: Designer Label Punch, Paper Snips, Paper Piecing Tool, Pretties Kit, sponge, Scallop punch, 1/2 inch circle punch, Mat Pack, Distressing Tool, Aquapainters, Watercolor Wonder Crayon, Dimensionals

Thank you for looking! Have a great night!

Featured Stamper Challenge #78 -

Today on Splitcoast is the Featured Stamper Challenge! I used THIS card as my inspiration... As soon as I saw it, this card came to my mind. I love the colors Michelle used, but I changed them a bit.

I used the Old World Map on Baja Breeze and embossed in White. I then took a sponge with Taken With Teal and sponged over the embossed area.

Here are more details...

Stamp Set: Old World Map, A Light Unto My Path

Cardstock and Ink: Whisper White, Baja Breeze, Taken With Teal, Handsome Hunter, Close to Cocoa, More Mustard and Sahara Sand, Vellum

Accessories: Water Dew Drops Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps, Dimensionals, Sponge, Paper Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Heat Tool, White EP, Embossing Buddy

Thank you for looking! Have a great day!

Cuddlebug Smoosh, Pencilled Twinks - Techniques Galore!

Holly gave me a challenge to make a card with one of my MANY forgotten about stamps - and don't you think it is funny that is titled "Unfroggetable"? LOL

I had a piece of cardstock that Shelly Schmidt had sent me some Technique Junkies techniques of Cuddlebug Smoosh and I did the TJ pencilled twinks on the stamped images too -

Oh - I will throw in another - it was a sketch from the Featured Stampers Challenge on Splitcoast too. Here is the card I cased.

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This is what I used:

Stamp sets and wheel: Unfrogettable, Daisy Field Wheel

Cardstock and Inks: Green Galore, Whisper White, Tempting Turquoise, Basic Black,

Accessories: Vintage Brads, Dew Drops, Aquapainters, Twinkling H20's, Watercolor Pencils, Dimensionals, mini glue dots, Paper piercing tool, Mat Pack,

Confetti Birthday - FS68

Today is the Featured Stampers Challenge #68 on Splitcoast Stampers. Peanutbee is the Featured Artist this week. She has a fun, clean style. I love her gallery.

What you do for the Featured Artist Challenge is take a card from their gallery and make it - changing two or more things.

HERE is the original card that I CASED. Then I changed the stamps to Unity Stamps Birthday Confetti set. I changed the colors to Stampin' Up!s East Coast Prep, Real Red, Tempting Turqouise, Whisper White, Basic Black, Wild Wasabi. I also changed the ribbon on hers to brads.

I used the Paper Piercing Tool and the Mat pack, along with a black marker to connect the dots! I love the vibrancy too! I used the Copic Markers to color the images.

Thank you for looking! Have a great day!

Featured Stamper 66 - Wedding Card

Today is Featured Stamper Challenge day on Splitcoast and the featured Stamper is: Jennifer a/k/a lovetostamp6 .

The card I chose to use as my Inspiration is here.

We are supposed to change a few things on the card - so I added chocolate chip, used different DP and different embellishments as well as different stamps.

Here is what I used for the card:

Stamp Sets: To have & To Hold

Cardstock and Ink: Soft Sky, Afetrnoon Tea, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Blush Blossom

Accessories: Chocolate Twill, Cowboy Dew Drops, Fine Lace and Stardust stickles, Papersnips, Dimensionals, Blender Pen

Thank you for looking!

FS63 = Bloomin Beautiful Birthday

Todays Featured Stamper on Splitcoast Stampers is Sparklegirl.....

I chose this card of hers to CASE...

I changed the colors AND the stamps AND the Pretties Kit. I also added some holes to the scalloped portion along the bottom.

My hubby will give his mom this card for her birthday.

This is what I used for my card:

Stamp Sets: Bloomin' Beautiful, Warmest Regards

Cardstock: River Rock, Ruby Red, Groovy Guava, Very Vanilla

Ink: Esspresso Adirondack, Copics Colorless Blender, W5, E11, YR07, YR23, YR20, YG67, R29

Accessories: Cricut - Mini Monograms, corner rounder, Paper piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Dimensionals, Pretties kit, half inch circle punch, Mini glue dots.

Thank you for looking! Have a great night!

FS62 - Case of SCS Kharmagirl

This is this weeks Splitcoast Stampers Featured Stamper Challenge. The Featured Stamper is Kharmagirl. She does FABULOUS work! This is the card I chose to CASE. My version of it is above. You can not tell, but I did use a window sheet on the porthole. I attached a close up, but I still can not tell on this photograph that there is a window...

This is what I used:

Stamp Sets: Pun Fun, Canvas

Cardstock: Basic Black, Gable Green, tempting Turqouise, Whisper White, Lavender Lace

Ink: Copics W5, C5, B32, BG05, Colorless Blender, Black Adirondack, Gable Green

Accessories: Coluzzle, Silver Brads, Dimensionals, Black grosgrain, Turqouise polka dot grosgrain (brand unknown), Ticket corner punch, Paper piercing Tool, Mat Pack, 1/16th hole punch.

Thank you for looking!

FS51 - Hummingbird with Sympathy

This week I thought I would do the Featured Stamper Challenge. The Featured Stamper of the week is StampingPam. The card I decided to case and make is HERE.



I changed the colors, stamps and the lay out slightly because my image was larger than I thought it would be.

I was stamping with my friend Debbie A. on Friday and she allowed me to use her Copic Markers again (which I ordered some tonight! woohoo) and this Inkadinkadoo stamp -

Stamp Sets: Floral BG, Inkadinkadoo Hummingbird, Warmest Regards
Ink & Cardstock: Regal Rose, Basic Gray, basic Black, Brilliance Black
Accessories: 1/4 inch circle punch, Black organdy, paper piercing tools, dimensionals, corner punch, pewter brads, ticket corner punch, dazzling diamonds, 2 way glue pen

Thanks for looking! Have a blessed week!

Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge- WSC30

http://beate.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/category/weekend-sketch-challenge/

I got my box of new catty supplies and stamps today! YIPPEE! So I ripped it open and cut all my stamps and prepared them for INK! After dinner, I sat down to stamp and lo and behold, my quiet, loving husband wants to talk. HUH!? He never wants to talk! LOL This dear man, God gifted only 500 words a day too, usually uses them up by the time he comes home had words to SPARE this evening. Oh my. So I sat with him and I tried to look patient while he...I mean we talked. :) What is funny, is normally I am DYING to have someone to talk too, but tonight when I wanted to stamp - he wanted to talk. Or maybe it was because when he came home from work tonight he saw the man in brown had come and I was busy cutting....hmmm - conspiracy? lol

Well, when he was done, I mean we were done talking - I came to my room to fixate on my obsession - stamping! :) I went to Beate's blog and checked out her Sketch Challenge and immediately had a vision of the stamps and supplies to use.

Here are the supplies I used:

Stamp Sets: Morning Soft, Elegant Cheer

Cardstock & Ink: Lavender Lace Marker (to color the Pretties Kit, flower), Elegant Eggplant, Old Olive and Lovely Lilac DP, versamark

Accessories: Paper Snips, Paper Piercing Tool and kit, Silver Cord, Mini Glue Dots, Silver EP, Heat Tool, Corner Punch, Fingers to curl the flower and edges of the leaves -

Thanks for looking!