STORMS IN SE WISCONSIN...

This is what we woke up to this morning. Thank God for insurance!

We were waiting to hear back from our insurance to see what they would like to do about the damage - if they wanted to come see it or exactly how they wanted to handle the claim...so we do not know what the damage is to the van yet. Now it is down pouring and thundering and lightening - so we can not move the branch (we have since heard from the insurance and they won't make it here for a few days.)


Praise God for our safety and that this is ONLY "STUFF" that can be replaced!

There are supposed to be more storms through out today and this evening...so keep us in your prayers please. Flash Flood Warnings are on along with severe Thunderstorm Warnings as well.

Stay dry and keep safe....I am off to stamp now. :)

Bloggers Challenge #50 BLACK & WHITE

Today is Bloggers Challenge day and this weeks Challenge is BLACK AND WHITE!



For this card, I used my W3 & W5 Copic Markers and shaded the flower and leaves. Then I cut out a few petals and leaves, curled them in my fingers and added 2 to 3 dimensionals to make them pop up and stay there (you can view this on the angled picture)... this will probably take a few extra cents for postage if you choose to do this on your cards. I also added a little bit of glitter to the petals for a little added OOmph! :)



Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps just came out with a *NEW* stamp set titled Jesus Cares. I just LOVE it!



So here are some more details:

Stamp Sets: In the Garden by SU, Jesus Cares by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps

Cardstock and Ink: Black Adirondack, Whisper White, DP by TLC, Basic Black CS

Accessories: Dazzling Diamonds, 2 way glue pen, Hardware, white grosgrain, Paper Snips, Dimensionals




If you can not read it, the Scripture on the card reads: Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. Psalm 30:5b.



Thank you for looking. This was a *REAL* challenge for me to use ONLY black and white - I wanted to add a splash of color in there some where. LOL

Enjoy your weekend

Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge #51 - Hope in God's Word

Have you ever gone shopping on not purchased something you saw there and then later wished you had? This Holy bible stamp was one I had seen about 3 weeks ago and I didn't purchase it that day, but wished I had once I got home.

Yesterday, my friend Joy and I went on a tour of scrapbook stores in the Milwaukee area. Just for fun, we went to a few of our favorite ones and one that isn't our favorite only because the people who work there aren't very friendly. But....OHHHHH... did I have FUN shopping! lol

I purchased this stamp by Inkadinkado and a few more Copic Markers and a BUNCH of other fun things. We had a great time...

Today is Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge - and here is my creation for it...

This is what I used to make it -

Stamp Sets: Floral by SU, Holy Bible by Inkadinkado, Encouragement by Sweet 'n Sassy stamps.

Cardstock and Ink: Pretty In Pink, Basic Black, Whisper White, Vermark, Black Adirondack, Prints Pack DP

Accessories: COPICS, White EP, Heat Tool, Embossing Buddy, Paper snips, Black grosgrain, Styled Silver Hodgepodge, Small Oval Punch, Mini Glue dots, Dimensionals....

Thank you for looking. God Bless You! Have a great day!

Workshop Card - HAPPY!

I do not do very many workshops anymore - but I have one tomorrow. I mostly do Classes - Stamp Camps or specialty classes now a days as a Demonstrator. I also do Stamp Clubs and have another one starting in August. If you are interested in finding out more information, please contact me at adickinson@wi.rr.com.

This card is actually a CASED card - you can see the original here made by Desa Dugas. I changed a few things but it is mostly her card.

This is what I used:

Stamp Sets: Fundamental Phrases

Cardstock and Ink: Bali Breezes DP, Basic Black, Tempting Turquoise, White Gel Pen

Accessories: Felt Flowers, Firestone Circle Brads, Mini Glue Dots, Fine Cosmo Glitter, Sticky Cut Letters.

Thank you for looking! Have a great day!

It is sketch challenge day on Splitcoast Stampers! Todays sketch is here.

I used the Fresh Cuts stamp set for the Stampin' Up! June promotion. You can view it by clicking on the highlighted area. It is gorgeous and I would be happy to order it for you- with direct shipping! E-mail me at adickinson@wi.rr.com. if you have a demonstrator, please call that person.

This is what I did to make this card - the Old Olive leaf border - I stamped on Blush Blossom cardstock in Old Olive ink . Then I used the white gel pen to highlight the center portion of each leaf. The berries I colored with a rose gel pen. I cut it out and matted it on black cardstock.

Here are the rest of the details: - ALL STAMPIN' Up!
Stamp Set: Fresh Cuts, Hugs & WIshes
Cardstock: Prints Pack DP, Old Olive, Blush Blossom, Purely Pomegranite, basic Black, Whisper White
Accessories: Mat Pack, Paper Piercing Tool, Pretties Kit, Giga Scallop punch, Coluzzle, White Gel Pen, Hlaze Gel Pens, Photo corner punch, Dimensionals, mini glue dots.


Thank you for looking. Your comments are such a great encouragement to me and I appreciate them.

Chrissy's Belli Challenge #20 - VELLUM or MULBERRY PAPER

BELLI CHALLENGE #20,

VELLUM or MULBERRY PAPER

What is the Belli Challenge you ask?

Each week, I try to give us a challenge that will use things we have lying around our stamp rooms! With a constant flow of new things coming out, I tend to forget about the other things I have and they quickly become clutter! Come join us in the Belli Challenge and be sure to post your link to the card!

This Weeks Belli Challenge is the VELLUM or MULBERRY PAPER. Let your imagination go wild! Make a completed project using the Vellum or Mulberry paper in a different way and share the link here in the comments linking to my Blog and CBC20. When you post to Splitcoaststampers or to your Blog, be sure and put CBC20 as the KEYWORD and mention of the challenge! The winner will recieve a stack of Stampin' Up! cardstock in assorted colors. Deadline to make a comment with the upload and do the Challenge will be on Monday evening. A random drawing will be held on Tuesday and the winner will be announced on Wednesdays!

Congratulations to Liz Miller - check out her beautiful Dragonfly creation...

My card #1 uses the following:

Stamp set: Fresh Cuts, Canvas BG, French Script

Ink and Cardstock: More Mustard, Chocolate Chip, Apricot Appeal, Vellum Cardstock, Versamark, Ruby Red

Accessories: Photo Corner Punch, Lg & Small Oval Punches, Earth Element Brads, Chocolate Polytwill, Dimensionals, Stampin' Pastels, Q-tips.

Card #2

Stamp Sets: Princess by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps, Rough Edges Alphabet by SU

Cardstock: Vellum, Ballet Blue, Real Red, Whisper White

Accessories: Copics, Cuttlebug die cut is made out of vellum cardstock as well. Paper Piercing Tool, Red Gingham ribbon, corner rounder, Coluzzle, Dimensionals

For more inspiration -Check out these and make a comment too for them please! We all LOVE comments. It is fun to see what everyone is thinking about what we are creating! :) Have a fabulous day!

Holly Brown
Trish Wood

Shelly Koskinen

Debby M.

Thank you for looking and playing along! Have a great day!

Sweet 'n Sassy Design Team Round Up!

Today is the big Debut for the Sweet 'n Sassy Design Team Round Up!. I would share my creation here - but you have to view it on the above link. Everyone's creations are FABULOUS! Be sure and check it out - you will enjoy the Team's art and get inspired!

Have a blessed day!