Monday, October 31, 2011

Happy Halloween!!!!!

Ok...I will be the first to admit...I HATE Halloween...lol. There is something about it that I just can't stand...however, as a mom of 3, I have no choice but to be a part of the holiday. So today involved me spending my entire morning at the school helping with parties, and watching parades. Then it was free kids meals at Applebees with my mom...and now I just sent my children off to Trick-or-Treat with their daddy. So...I thought I would share this Halloween card I made last night using the Pumpkin Kitty stamp from Eureka Stamps.
A very simple card...but cute. I stamped the image, and colored with markers. Then I layered onto some Orange and green CS, and some PP from my stash. Like...I said...very simple...lol. Now I will leave you with a shot of my Trick-or-Treaters!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!!!!!

Friday, October 28, 2011

Sweet 'n Sassy Digi Challenge - Harvest Time

Today we have a new challenge for you at the Sweet 'n Sassy Digi Challenge. This time we challenge you to use a digi with a fruit or veggie in it....A Harvest theme. For my card I used the Cocoa's Pumpkin digi from the SNSS Store. I colored with colored pencils and Gamsol. Then I trimmed the image down. I used some pumpkin paper from Imaginisce, and some olive and orange CS from my stash. I used a white gel pen to make "faux ribbon" and write the sentiment.

Head on over to the Sweet 'n Sassy Digi Challenge blog and see what the rest of the DT gals have come up with. Then play along! Can't wait to see your Harvest themed creations!

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Creative Belli - 1,2,3,4 Challenge

Hi there. Today we have a new challenge for you at the Creative Belli Challenge. Our challenge this time around is a 1,2,3,4 challenge. Gotta admit, I wasn't quite sure what that meant when I first saw it, but once it was clarified, it made total sense. So what is it you say...here is the example us DT gals were given...example: 1 piece of dp, 2 flowers, 3 colors, 4 brads, whatever combo you wish but it must be 1234.
So...here is my take on this one.

1 - Ribbon


2 - Images/Stamps


3 - Papers


4- little pearls


So...I used the Nurse stamp from QKR Stampede to start. I stamped her off and colored with markers. Next I trimmed her down a little, and layered onto the different PPs. The papers are from Nikki Sivils Get Well Collection. I added some ribbon from my stash, and the little pearls from my stash. Last I stamped the Get Well stamp from QKR Stampede, and trimmed that down. There you have it! Now it is your turn. Head on over to the Creative Belli Challenge Blog, and see what the other DT ladies did with this challenge. Then play along by linking up your 1,2,3,4 creation to the link at the bottom of the Belli Post!

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Papa's Birthday Gift

Hi there. Today is my dad's birthday, so I wanted to make him something special. A couple years back, I went to a convention and volunteered, therefore getting all sorts of free stuff! So...one of the things I had picked up was a set of mini board books. Well, I have only used 1 of them in the past couple years. I decided to pull another one out for my dad's birthday gift. I started by using the Lg. Scribble Heart stamp from Biblical Impressions.

Something neat about this image is it comes in 3 different sizes, so if the one I showed here is too big for your needs, there are 2 smaller sizes. For this project, I stamped the heart using versamark, and embossed it with Sticky Powder. Next, I used some of the rub-on foils that are available from our sister company QKR Stampede. The first time I played with the rub-on foils was at the convention in August. They really are pretty neat to play with. While playing, one of the customers asked what would happen if you "re-heat" the foils after you put them on. Well for kicks, I tried it that day. One thing we did notice was it raises it up just a little bit. So I did that this time with this heart. I then took the finished heart and layered it onto the cover of the book. The words on the bottom are stickers. ALl the papers and stickers came with the books as a set. I did add something to the first page, but that was as far as I got...lol. I thought I would give it to my dad, and have him show me what photos he wants in there, and I will then add them.


Well that is all for now. Have a great day!

Monday, October 24, 2011

Christmas Notebook

Today I wanted to share an altered project I made using the Dog Pile stamp from Eureka Stamps. I had this notebook laying around in my craftroom just waiting to be altered, and I was inspired to finally do it! For starters...I had to do some painting. The area next to the wire binding was light blue, so I had to cover that up somehow. So I took some white paint and covered it. Next I used some Christmas PP from SEI to cover the front and back of the notebook. Then I stamped the Dog Pile stamp on white CS, and colored it with markers. I also added some stickles to the ornaments, star, and the candy cane. I fussy cut it down, and layered onto the front of the notebook. Last, I added some stickers from the paper collection to embellish it up a bit.

That is all for now! Have a great day!

Saturday, October 22, 2011

Altered M

Happy Saturday! I hope you are having a wonderful weekend. I love weekends...so nice to not have to drive the kids to school, but instead just be home and relaxed...minus the 10,000 birthday parties we have to drive them to each weekend...lol. Speaking of parties...my oldest DD is going to one tomorrow, and I thought it would be fun to making something as part of the gift. Awhile back, I made altered alphabet letters for my girls, so I thought I would make one for my DD's friend. Here is what I came up with. She said her friend likes purple, so I went to my LCS and picked up some purple PP. I used mod-podge to put the paper onto the letter (which was purchased at Hobby Lobby). Next, I used my Cricut to cut the name out. I made the shadow using white CS, and some PP for the name. I also used a white gel pen to trace over the letters. Next I used a bunch of flowers from Imaginisce to create the big flower on the left. I used a brad to hold them all together (it is a cord brad from Nikki Sivils). I used scor tape to attach that so it stays good.

Now I am loving the idea of making these as gifts for my nephews and niece for Christmas. What kid doesn't like to see their initial all fancied up! So I will be heading back to Hobby Lobby for more of these letters, and some papers to create more of these. Thanks for stopping by!

Friday, October 21, 2011

Shaped Card - Sweet 'n Sassy Digi Challenge

Hi there. Today we have a brand new challenge for you at the Sweet 'n Sassy Digi Challenge. This time our challenge is to use a digi image on a shaped card. That is right...no "normal" cards...we want shaped ones. Here is what I came up with. I have used this mug pattern before, and thought this Rhubarb Digi went just perfect with it! I colored this guy with markers and fussy cut him out. Then I layered him onto a brown CS circle. Next I used some little mug PP to cover the front of the mug. I wanted it to look like it was full of my favorite Coconut flavored Coffee, so I added some darker brown paper to the inside rim.

Well now head on over to the Sweet 'n Sassy Digi Challenge blog and see what the rest of the DT ladies have created. Then grab some digis and play along!

Thursday, October 20, 2011

QKR Stampede Blog Hop

Hi and welcome to the QKR Stampede Blog Hop. I am your first stop after the QKR Stampede Blog, so if you arrived from there, you are on the right path. If at any point you get "lost", just head back to the QKR Stampede Blog for a complete hop order. Our theme this time is Get Well / Encouragementt. We are featuring some of the great stamps in that category from the QKR Stampede Store. For my card, I made a get well card. I started by stamping off the Sick as a Dog stamp on white CS. Next I colored him in with colored pencils and Gamsol. I trimmed it down, and layered onto some PP from TAC. I added some golden/yellowish ribbon. Last, I stamped the Get Well sentiment in black ink on the bottom.




Well that is all from me...now head on over to see what








has come up with. Enjoy your time with us!

Get Well

Hi there. I first want to apologize for being some absent lately. I have been trying to work on stuff, but nothing is flowing in my mushy brain...lol. Well...today I thought I would share one of the things I came up with this week. Tomorrow, the QKR Stampede DT ladies will be having a blog hop, and our theme is Get Well/Encouragement. So I thought I would stick with that theme when I made this card. Yes that is a giant bandaid...lol. I used my Cricut to cut the card shape out. I believe it is from the Wild Card Cartridge. Then I used the Get Well stamp from QKR Stampede and a rainbow ink pad. I just randomly stamped the sentiment all over the card. In our house we don't have plain brown bandaids...so I thought the colors were more like what we have here...lol. With 3 little girls we have all sorts of character bandaids...ha ha.
Well be sure to stop back tomorrow for the QKR Stampede DT Blog Hop!

Monday, October 17, 2011

Christmas Kitties

HI there. Wow...my creativity seems to have left me months ago, and not coming back...lol. I have not been happy with anything coming out of my craftroom lately. BUT...I am trying...lol. Anyway today I wanted to share a card I made using the Cat-r-Pillar stamp from Eureka Stamps. So when I ordered this stamp, I kinda missed the part that says how big it is...lol. But that is okay...I just love it! Some of the other Eureka DT ladies have been sharing the Dog Pile Stamp, so I decided to share the kitty version of it with you. Both images are very tall, but absolutely adorable. I stamped this image, and then colored with watercolor crayons. Next I layered onto some green CS. The PP I found in my stash and thought went perfect with the lights on the stamp. For the base I used some red CS. On the inside I stamped the Piled High Christmas sentiment. It goes perfect with this stamp and the dog stamp. If you like the piled animals, there is also a piled Bunny Stamp. The bunnies are more spring themed, but just as cute! Thanks for stopping by!

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Biblical Impressions Blog Hop

Hi there, and welcome to the Biblical Impressions Blog Hop. If you are arriving here from the Main Blog, then you are on the right path! Our theme this time around is Friendship/Encouragement. Boy did I need this theme right now in my life! I actually had a dear friend in mind when I made this card. Here is what I came up with. I started by stamping the Sentiment stamp called I am Blessed with black ink on grey CS. Next, I layered that onto some darker grey. For my base, I used some PP I got from a QKR Stampede card kit. These card kits are available at the show booths when QKR Stampede does a convention/show. All the papers on this card are from one of those kits. Next I layered the flowers...which are also from our sister company QKR Stampede. Finally I added the little iRock gems along the circle. Very simple, but really says what needs to be said to someone you really care about.


Now off you go to your next stop on this hop...




Thanks for hopping by!

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Creative Belli - Glitter, Felt, or Flower Soft

Hi there. Today we have a new challenge for you at the Creative Belli Challenge. This time we are challenging you to use big glitter, felt, OR Flower Soft. So I decided to use flower soft. I haven't pulled it out in awhile, so I thought this was a great time to pull it out. I started by stamping the Rose stamp from QKR Stampede. I colored it in with marker, and added pink flower soft to the petals. Next I did some layering using some Echo Park Papers. And as you can see...I went a little crazy with the ink distressing and stippling...lol. I wanted to add some ribbon, but I felt the ribbon was too bright for the card...so I rubbed it along the black ink pad.
Now head on over to the Creative Belli Challenge and see what the other ladies have come up with. Then play along..what a great way to use some of those supplies you haven't touched in awhile!

Sunday, October 9, 2011

Eureka Stamps Cats and Dogs Blog Hop

Hi there! If you arrived here from Dawn's Blog, then you are on the right path. If not, please head back to the Main Eureka Blog and start the hop from the beginning. Our theme this hop is Cats and Dogs. We are featuring some of the adorable cat and dog images from Eureka Stamps. Here is what I came up with using the Party Poopers stamps. I stamped this image off and colored with watercolor crayons. Next I layered onto the party themed paper I found in my stash. I used some stickers to embellish. The nice thing about this image is it's size. With such a large image, there isn't a lot of "extras" needed for the card, but it makes a great birthday card! My DD will be using this one for a party she is attending on Friday.




Well I must sent you off to your next stop, which is ....








Enjoy, and thanks for hopping by!

Friday, October 7, 2011

SNSSDC - Baby

Today we have a brand new challenge for you at the Sweet 'n Sassy Digi Challenge. This time around we are challenging you to create a baby themed card. Remember we are a digi challenge, so only digi images are allowed to play along. So I strayed from the norm for this one and made a baby boy card. As a mom of 3 girls, I am not familiar with the color blue...lol. I started with the adorable Cocoa's Train Digi from the SNSS store. I colored him in with colored pencils. Then I trimmed it down, rounded the corners and layered onto blue CS. The little hands and feet PP I had in my stash from a project I made for my nephew last year. I used a sticker for my sentiment, and added some blue gems.

Now head on over to the Sweet 'n Sassy digi challenge blog and see what the rest of the DT girls have come up with. Then grab a baby themed digi and play along!

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Paper Pieced Rose

Today I wanted to share a card I made using the ROSE stamp from QKR Stampede. I thought the Echo Park Victorian Garden Collection went perfect with this image too. I stamped the image on white CS, and then again on some of the PP. Then I paper pieced the flower and most of the leaves. I used a marker to fill in the rest of the image. Then I used a stipple brush and some green ink to ink distress the entire card. I really wanted to bring that green out. Last I added the ribbon, and the Happy Anniversary stamp.

Well that is all. Have a great day!

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Be Still...

Today I wanted to share a quick easy card I made using 2 of my new stamps from Biblical Impressions. My new DT stamps came yesterday...I just love when I get new stamps! Here is what I came up with. I told you it was simple...lol. Sometimes simple is good though. I started by stamping the Babys Breath stamp with versamark and embossing with white embossing powder on purple CS. Next I layered that oval onto a green oval. Next I pulled out some green and purple PP from Cosmo Cricket and did some layering. Last I stamped the Be Still stamp with versamark and embossed with white.

I really like this card for a "thinking or you" or "encouragement" card.

Well I am off...have a great day!

Monday, October 3, 2011

Halloween Kitty

Hi there. I can't believe it is October already!!!! That means here in my house the discussion is all...Halloween costumes. Well...I have officially purchased 2 of the 3 costumes I need. I will be making the 3rd one. And yes...2 of my 3 girls are going to be Angry Birds....LOL. Well...in honor of the upcoming fun day, I thought I would share this cute simple Halloween card I made using the adorable Pumpkin Kitty stamp from Eureka Stamps. Like I said...very simple! I wanted to add a sentiment, but I thought this card would also word as a general fall card, so I didn't put the "Halloween" sentiment on. The image was stamped on white CS, and again on orange. Then I cut the orange pumpkin out and layered onto the first image with foam tape. Then I simply layered onto the pumpkin background paper. Last, I added some orange ribbon.


Well that is all from me for today. Have a fabulous Monday!