Spider Dad, Super Dad

Happy Monday! I had so much fun playing with this great digi from Whiff of Joy called Spider Henry. Katharina had it on her blog a few weeks back as a freebie and I wasn't sure what I would do with it. But then I found dome ATD Super Hero Specialty Papers on clearance at M's and an idea was born. I hope my Dad likes it...he likes Spiderman...so the chances are good.

Recipe: free Whiff of Joy Spider Henry digi by Alison Acton,
ATD Super Hero Specialty Paper, Coredinations cardstock, Copics: C3, C1, C00, R83, RV32, R20, E53, E51, E50, R39, R37, R35, B21, B14, B16

Dancing Willow

Have I mentioned previously that I love anything Elizabeth Bell? Well I do! The new uptown girls Whiff of Joy stamps are so cute. This one is Dancing Willow. I made her a little racy in a little red dress. Hope you like her!

Recipe: Dancing Willow stamp from Whiff of Joy, Kaisercraft Gypsy Sister papers, Creme and Stampers Select White Cardstock by PTI, Reflections pearls, Stardust Stickles, Nestabilities, red grosgrain ribbon, Bow Easy, SU! Scallop Trim Border punch and wide oval punch, Shimmer Brads, SU! Sentiment Stamp, Versafine ink, Clear SU! Embossing Powder, Copics Y08 and pictured below:

Easter Blessings and American Idol Chit Chat

I made this card the other night, but am not sure I like the layout. I think I may take it apart and revamp it a bit. Maybe I will shift the elements around or something. I was too distracted watching American Idol the last two nights.

I really was surprised at how the girls performed. They were not that great. I wasn't too impressed with them. No clear favorites yet. They boys were much better. I think my favorites so far are Casey and Lee! I am so predictable. I always end up favoring the male gravelly voiced contestants (i.e.- Chris Daughtry, David Cook...). I really like Ellen as a judge too...she is positive but also offers the contestants constructive critisism from a layman's perspective. Kudos to her!

Recipe: Musing Melinda stamp by Whiff of Joy, Kaisercraft Lilac Avenue designer paper, PTI Lemon Tart and Stampers Select White cardstock, SU! Almost Amethyst cardstock, SU! Grosgrain Ribbon and Scallop Trim Border Punch, Diamond Stickles, Nestabilities, Bow Easy, CAC Pinafore computer font, Copics:

Night Out Uptown

I made this pretty little card for the Whiff of Joy Challenge: Pearls and Swirls, and then forgot to enter! lol! I was tired ... it happens. I still think it is gorgeous and someone will end up buying it from me. Besides, I got to color up my new Whiff of Joy Uptown Girls stamp- Willow Dressing Up.

Purple is my favorite color :0)

Recipe: Willow Dressing Up stamp by Whiff of Joy, Kaisercraft Lilac Avenue papers, SU ! Sahara Sand and Almost Amethyst Cardstock, PTI Stampers Select White cardstock, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, CAC Pinafore computer font, Reflections pearls, May Arts Satin Ribbon, Bow Easy, Clear Spica Glitter Pen, Large Oval and Scalloped Oval Nestabilities, Copics used:

Mojo Monday on a Sunday

Here is my card for Mojo Monday last week (MOJO126). I was so busy playing with my little neice that I didn't get around to it until today.
Updated to add recipe: Uptown Girls stamp from Whiff of Joy, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, PTI Stampers Select White cardstock and Dark Chocolate Cardstock and Pretty Pastels designer paper, SU! Groovy Guava and Kraft Cardstock and Circle and Scallop Punch and Groovy Guava ribbon and Eyelet Border Punch, Bow Easy, Janome Sew Mini Sewing Machine, CAC Pinafore Computer font, Copics used


Check out my little baby neice, Ava. Just 3 weeks old. She is just too sweet.

The Holiday cards are finally ready!

I took ages, but I have finally finished my first batch of Holiday cards. I was making them to sell in packs of 5 cards each so you can imagine how much coloring, cutting and gluing was involved. I have already sold 10 boxes!!!

The first card below uses the Olive and Toasty image from Whimsie Doodles. This is my favorite card. A few people have already placed orders for this one. (Cards are $5 per 5 card pack/envelopes included- email me at michellena317@comcast.net to place an order).

Inside the cards feature one of the following sentiments:

Wishing you all the joys of the season and the best in the coming year! (landscape cards)

or

Season's Greetings and all good wishes for the New Year (portrait cards)

Below is the Kitty with tree image from C.C. Designs Christmas Time set.

Next features Angel Emma from C.C. Designs.

Here is the figure skater image from Whimsie Doodles.

Bunny with Ornaments from C.C. Designs

Puppy in Lights from C.C. Designs

Willow with Hot Chocolate from Whiff of Joy.

Another Angel Emma (with harp) from C. C. Designs

Snowflake motif from Stampin' Up Christmas Punch set

Snowman Tag from Stampin' Up Christmas Punch set. (sentiment says wish on the red panel and Tis the Season on the tag)

Note: All stamped sentiments on the cardfronts are by Stampin' Up!

One More- Snow Friends

Baby Shower for Ava Marie

This past weekend I was very busy getting ready for my best friend's baby shower. I can't wait until she arrives in January, I am going to be her favorite baby sitter Auntie Mich Mich! I can't believe I am voluntarily signing up for dirty diaper duty. Thank goodness we gave her a Diaper Genie to keep the smelly diapers from stinking up the joint.

I have to say the little Winnie the Pooh in the pink sleeper is the most adorable gift that Ava got. Everyone took turns carrying it around pretending that Winnie was Ava, even her father, Lou! So cute!

Recipe: Pretty In Pink Cardstock, Pretty in Pink DSP, Whiff of Joy Willow With Toddler stamp, SU! sentiment stamps, SU! Large Oval Punch, SU! Scalloped Oval Punch, SU! Scallop Edge Punch, Corner Rounder, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Neenah Classic Crest Solar White Cardstock, Pink Velvet Ribbon, SU! Dimensionals, Copics: E00, E50, R20, RV02, RV21, RV23, E25, E27, E29, C00

Happy New Baby

Happy Friday! I have been working on this card over the last two weeks. First I made the base and did the sewing in the background. Finally yesterday I decided to pick a stamp for the focal image. I decided to give this stamp another go, my goal was making the dress a lighter aqua color. I used a my Copic colorless blender to actually remove a lot of the color from the fabric of the dress. I really like how it all came together. See what happens when you don't rush!


Recipe: Whiff of Joy Willow with Toddler Stamp, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, CC Designs Copic Quality Cardstock, SU! Kraft and Bashful Blue Cardstock, SU!Parisian Breeze Specialty DSP, SU! Oval and Oval Scallop Punch, SU! Black Stampin Write Journaler, Sew Crafty MiniSewing Maching, CTMH Pinks Blooms and Organza Ribbon, Kaiser Craft Pearl, Copics: E000, E00, E21, R20, Y21, Y23, YR24, E43, BG0000, BG10, BG15, B000, B21, B91

Whiff of Joy Challenge

Here is my attempt at the Whiff of Joy color challenge to use teal and orange.

Recipe: Whiff of Joy Stamp Willow with Toddler, Piggy Tales Humpty Dumpty paper, Stampin' Up! Chocolate Chip and Creamy Caramel cardstock, CC Designs Copic Quality White Cardstock, Organza Ribbon, Prima Flowers, Sew Crafty Mini Sewing Machine, Copics: E000, E00, E21, Y000, YR61, YR65, YR68, G11, BG15, BG18, R20, E04, YR0000, Y23, YR24, YR23, E97

Pretty in Purple

I love how this card came out! I finally got my hands on some Neenah paper to use with my Copics. I also tried something new and used Prima flowers and colored pearls along with my fun new sewing technique. I have even started making my cards backwards, just putting together card bases and then choosing the stamped image and colors to match the base. And I am using buttons. I have them but barely ever use them. I dug out my ancient stash of ribbons from the basement, too. I am so pleased with the results! I have been practising and practising with my copics trying to blend lightly and get a nice light colored effect on the paper to no avail until I tried it on the Neenah paper. I think I see why everybody likes it so much.

This is by far the favorite card I have ever made. I am entering it in the Guest Designer Call over at Whiff of Joy. You can read the details over at Katharina's blog. You have until September 19th to enter.

Recipe: Stampin' Up! Lovely Lilac and Orchid Opulence Cardstock, Cottage Wall DSP, NON- SU- Whiff of Joy Musing Melinda stamp, CTMH button, Kaiser Craft Lavender Pearls, Prima Trellis Rose Purple Mist, Sew Crafty Mini Sewing Machine, ribbon, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Neenah Classic Crest Solar White Cardstock, Copics: Face: E000. E00, E21, R20, E04, Hair: E31, E33, E35, E37, Pants: BV0000, BV001, BV13, Top: V0000, V12, V06, V15, Wings: BG000, 0

I Have Finally Sewed on a Card!

After two years of owning a mini sewing machine I finally got over my irrational fear of the contraption and figured out how to sew on my cards. I must have sewed 10-15 card bases over Labor Day weekend trying to get the hang of it...how to thread the machine, how to finish off the stitches. Here is what I've come up with so far:
Recipe: Stampin' Up! Bashful Blue Cardstock, Whiff of Joy Willow with Hot Chocolate Stamp, Wausau Bright White Cardstock, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, CTMH Buttons, Ribbon, Sew Crafty Mini Sewing Machine, Dimensionals, Copics, Silver Spica Glitter Pen, Star Dust Stickles

Recipe: Stampin' Up! Regal Rose and Pretty in Pink cardstock, and misc DSP, Wausau Bright White Cardstock, Kiki La Rue digi Coffe Kiki from CC Designs, Star Dust Stickles, Copics: E000, E00, E21, R20, RV34, RV02, RV13, YR23, E35, Y23, CTMH pinks blooms and button, White satin ribbon, Sew Crafty Mini Sewing Machine

Musing Melinda

Copic fun! I finally got some Whiff of Joy stamps. I am such a huge fan of Elizabeth Bell. I wish I could draw like that. I did lots and lots of coloring this weekend. This card was inspired by the Pink and Brown color challenge over at Copic Buzz.

Recipe: SU!- To the Nines Specialty DSP, Tea Party DSP, Non- SU!- Wausau Bright White Cardstock, Whiff of Joy Musing Melinda stamp, Rhinestones, popdots, Copics: E000, E00, E11, E35, C1, E25, E55, E27, E47, RV91, R81, RV00, R20, BG000

Sweet Willow

Recipe: Stampin Up Supplies-Rich Razzleberry Polka Got Grosgrain ribbon Cottage Wall DSP Uniball Signo White Gel Pen, Matt Pack, Paper Piercer , Non- SU Supplies- Georgia Pacific White Cardstock, CC Designs Copic Quality Cardstock , Whiff of Joy Pregnant Willow stamp, Whiff of Joy Rose Swing stamp , Copics: Eooo Eoo E21 E25 E25 E27 E29 E35 E43 E50 R20 R85 R81 G99YG67 YG95 E04 R0000, Clear glitter spica gel pen