Muah! My Prince

No new Copics in the mail this weekend. :0( They are still in some sort facility in CA...how long will they be there? Darn USPS!

Since it was snowing, I decided to stay in and reorganize my craft area a bit. My desk and tray table were so messy and chaotic that I never felt like making anything. I decided to reclaim my desk from all the clutter and made myself a "BigShot Tower". It is really a 3 drawer Steralite cart where the BigShot fits perfectly on top and then I have all my dies in the drawers below along with some of the other tools and supplies that were cluttering up my workspace. Now I have a nice study place to use my Bigshot and a nice clear area for stamping.

I also started a journal to catalog all my clingmount rubber stamp images. I have them all put away (not in their original packaging) and it is impossible for me to remember their names when I take them out to use them. Now I just have to flip through my journal to get them names.

I made my very first paper rosette too! I love them and never had a moment to sit down and figure out how to make them. I was going to get the Tim Holtz die but then saw a tutorial on YouTube showing how to make them using the Martha Stewart Score Board so I decided to try it. My first attempt was the size in the tutorial using a 1 1/2 X 12 inch strip and it was just too big. I decided to try it at 3/4 inch X 12 and that came out the perfect size.

Supplies-
Stamp- My Prince digital stamp by Elisabeth Bell, Amy R Summer Sentiments
Paper- Glitz Happy Travels, PTI cardstock, Boise HD Color Copy Cover, DCWV Glitter Cardstock
Ink- Memento Tuxedo Black, Distress Ink Frayed Burlap
Accessories- BigShot, Taylored Expressions Layering Doily set of dies and Hearts a Plenty dies, Buttermilk and Clear Spica pens, Pop Up Glue Dots
Copics- R000, R01, R02, R05, R24, R27, G000, G82, G85, BG000, BG02, BG32, E000, E00, E21, YR30, YR31, E35

Winter Susan has a pressie for you...

Here is the card I made for Fussy and Fancy Challenge # 20 with the Winter Susan by Elisabeth Bell for SCACD stamp and Viva Decor Pearl Pen I won from Color Me Copic's Challenge #4.

I just love this little cutie and I adore how this card turned out.

Here is the sketch for the challenge...First I made some half back pearls with the Viva Decor Ice White Pearl Pen (I made some gold ones too with the pen that Susana at SCACD sent to me since I already had the Ice White one)... I used some of my Xyron sticker adhesive roll... just rolled out about two inches and pulled the clear adhesive sheet away from the backing and squeezed some dots from the pen onto the clear sticky sheet making sure to stop squeezing before I lifted the pen up...that way you don't get those little points when your pearls dry. I left that to dry overnight and then placed the liner paper back on top to keep them safe. When I was ready to use my pearls I just peeled them off the adhesive sheet and they had just enough stick to adhere them to my project.

Next I airbrushed some white satin ribbon with my copic markers to match the Bo Bunny Winter Joy papers that I wanted to use. (BG05 and BV11) I used just a little bit of reposition able mono adhesive to stick the ends down to my scrap paper and then I just sprayed the two different colors in no particular pattern over the ribbon.

I airbrushed some pearls too!
I stamped my Winter Susan on some X-Press It Blending Card and on some Inkadinkado Masking Paper. I colored up my image with Copics and then I put the mask over the image to protect it. I cut around the top and bottom of the image and left the hat and feet on top of the Nestability Scalloped Oval die and ran it through my Big Shot then left the image in the die and airbrushed the background with B01.

Here is how the image looks once you remove the die.Here is how she looks once you remove the masking paper... a perfectly clean image with a beautiful soft airbrushed background.

Recipe: Winter Susan by Elisabeth Bell for SCACD stamp, Sentiment Teeny Tiny Wishes by SU!, SU! Whisper White Craft Ink, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, SU! Lovely Lilac cardstock, Bo Bunny Winter Joy paper, Nestabilities petite scallop border die and scallop oval die, Viva Decor Ice White Pearl Pen, Petaloo Dazzlers flowers, ribbon from my stash, ABS3 and airbrush compressor

Copics: E000 E00 E02 E21 E25 E27 R20 YG63 YG25 YG03 YG21 B01 BG0000 BG000 BG01 BG05 BV11 BV00 BV0000

Day Dreaming and airbrushing enabler alert...

I love, love, love my Copic AB3 and airbrush compressor. I am so glad I finally unpacked my compressor this weekend. I learned how to use the Copic Airbrush System in a class last year and have been using the AB2 handheld one with the air cans off and on for a while now, but the compressor scared me. The idea of using some "machine" just made me nervous. But once I opened the box and saw how tiny and light it is, I really felt silly for being intimidated. Seriously, it is smaller than my Bigshot and lighter too. At first I thought I didn't have right hose to fit the Copic air adaptor, but it was really simple to put everything together once I figured out I could unscrew the gold washers on both ends of the hose that came with the compressor and then it would fit right on the Copic airbrush adaptor. Once I did that and plugged it in and adjusted the air pressure to 40 psi, it was ready to use.


I really liked using the stencils to make backgrounds and being able to custom color embellishments. It is quick, easy, and most especially cost effective. I have a boat load of white embellishments...ribbon- flowers- pearls, etc and all I have to do is custom pick colors that match my project, give them a quick spray and everything is matchy matchy!


Below I used my Copic ABS3, compressor and copics to make a colorful tie die background using a Crafters Workshop template and airbrushing on three different colors -Y06, BV11, BG45 . It only took about a two minutes to do it. I made myself a cute homemade color catcher out of some left over cardboard packaging and white paper. This keeps my workspace pretty neat- no clean up necessary. I also sprayed some white Prima flowers and pearls with the BV11 marker so everything matched.

If you would like to get a compressor and don't wish to splurge on the Sparmax Windstorm $200-$320 version that Copic sells... you can get the one I have. All you will need is the compressor and then the Copic ABS-3 system and you will be good to go.

Central Pneumatic 1/8 HP 40 PSI Oiless Airbrush Compressor from Harbor Freight Tools it is on sale for $59.99 this week at Harbor Freight Tools

Copic Air Brush System- ABS3 (airgrip and air adaptor) at Creative Play Stamps for $34.36


Recipe: Day Dreaming stamp by Elisabeth Bell for SCACD, Sentiment from Fillable Frames #2 by PTI, Prima flowers, Reflections pearls, Ribbon from stash, Making Memories Flower Shop Glitter Butterfly die cuts, PTI Kraft - Stampers Select White and SU! Lovely Lilac cardstock, Crafter's Workshop Daisy Doodad template, SU! Tempting Turquoise stampin write marker


Copics: Y06, BV11, BG45 for airbrushed background, ABS3, central pneumatic 1/8 hp oiless airbrush compressor from Harbor Freight Tools, E0000 E000 E21 E34 E50 E53 E57 R30 W00 W1 W3 W5 G20 G21 G24 RV0000 RV93 BG0000 G0000 Y0000 BV0000 BV000 BV31

Elisabeth Bell Blog Candy

Oooh! Did you see the fabby candy over at Elisabeth Bell's blog. It is in honor of the Company Spotlight on Susana's Art and Card Design....

There are actually TWO pieces of Candy - one set from myself and one set from Susana - that one lucky winner receives! Offered by the generous Susana herself, here is what one lucky winner will receive:Candy #A From me: Elisabeth Bell for SCACD’s Sampler #5 (that’s SEVEN stamps) PLUS I Will Leave the Light On (making it EIGHT stamps) which I will mail out to the winnerPLUSCandy #B From Susana: 1 (one) Elisabeth Bell for SCACD Sampler of the winner's choice (which is around SEVEN stamps) which will be sent out via the wonderful Susana!That is a total of around FIFTEEN Elisabeth Bell for SCACD stamps to one SUPER LUCKY winner!!

Pop over to Elisabeth's blog and enter to win!

You've Got Mail

Happy Friday! I just had oral surgery...ugh... I look like someone punched me in the face. But it is a great excuse to stay home and make something. I had to use this Elisabeth Bell image from SCACD...it reminded me of me drinking soda and playing on my netbook in my pj's...which happens everyday!!!
I did get to score some cute dollar bin finds yesterday at Michael's...Poolside Paperie Buttons and Metal Butterflies. So I used them here on my card.

I hope you all have a beautiful weekend.

Recipe: You've Got Mail stamp -Elisabeth Bell for SCACD, Making Memories Poolside Paperie Buttons and Metal Butterflies, Die Cuts With A View Garden Party Stack, Martha Stewart Daisy Border Edge Punch, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and Marker,PTI Spring Rain and Stampers Select White Cardstock, SU! Brilliant Blue Cardstock, Tim Holtz Antique Linen Distress Ink, Tim Holtz Alterations Stylized Labels Die, Copics: B12 B14 B16 B18 B41 E000 E00 E11 C1 C3 C5 E35 YR21 E99 E97

Wedding Wishes

Made another Belles 'n Whistles card for your viewing pleasure.

Recipe: Wishes by Belles 'n Whistles, PTI sentiment from Enjoy the Ride, Making Memories Vintage Finds papers, SU! Creamy Caramel cardstock, PTI Stampers Select White cardstock, Memento Tuxedo Black and Dessert Sand ink, va Pearl flourish, Prima Roses, Tim GHoltz Antique Linen Distress Ink, Tim Holtz Alterations Baroque Die, Nestabilities Labels One, Dimensionals, Michaels Pearl Brad, Viva Decor Pearl Pen, Bobbin Ribbon, Copics:
E33 E35 E37 E40 E41 E42 E43 E47 YR21 E53 E55 E99 E97 E11 E00 E000 R20 V12 V01 B18 B12 B16 B14 C1 C3 C5 G21 G82 G24 G20

Belles 'n Whistles DT Call!

Happy Wednesday! I promised a new card with a new color scheme and here it is...PINK!!

I made this card for the Belles 'n Whistles Design Team Call. For those of you who've always wanted to join a Design Team, here's a chance! A new release is in the works and in anticipation, BNW is now seeking to add a few new members to their Design Team. There are four positions up for grabs, open to crafters worldwide!

If you are interested...visit the Belles 'n Whistles blog and submit your project using Mr.Linky on the DT call posting there. you have only until tonight to submit!

Of course I had to throw my hat in the ring because you know I love me some Elisabeth Bell images! Lol!

Recipe: Big Beary Hugs by Belles 'n Whistles, Pink Cat Studio digi sentiment, PTI Sweet Blush - Pink Shimmer- Stampers Select White cardstock and Pretty Pastels patterned paper, Tim Hotltz On the Edge Scrollwork Die, Nestabilities, charm and paper rose and pearl string from bridal collection at Michaels, Prima roses, Sewing Basket pin, Viva Decor Pearl Pen, floral Bobbin ribbon, Copics: E00 E000 E21 R20 G20 YG11, G24 RV10 RV11 RV32 RV34 B41 B45 B37 E31 E34 E55 R83

Dani Celebrates Spring

Happy Monday! I was so incredibly lazy this weekend. The weather was beautiful and I spent most of the time just walking and driving around enjoying the sunshine. About the only crafty things I did were some homework for my coloring class with Suzanne Dean and a few science experiments with trying to dye my own dew drops. I will share the dew drops later this week.

For coloring class, I was working on coloring grass. I decided to complete the image and combined it with some cute new Reflections trims I just picked up and made the card out of a blog candy kit I won from Amy Young. The result was this cute little springtime card.


Copics used:
Grass- G20, YG03, YG63, YG67, G99
Butterflies and Flowers- Y00, RV00
Clothes- B91, B95, B97, RV0000, RV000, RV00, RV91
Wings- B0000, B000, Clear Spica Glitter Pen
Hair- E13, YR24, YR21
Skin- E0000, E000, E00

Tim Holtz distress ink in Antique Linen
Stamp- Dani from Elizabeth Bell for SCACD

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:

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:

Playing in the Sugarbowl

Happy Friday! Here is my creation for the Sugarbowl Challenge # 29 using the following sketch and including 3 flowers, 2 brads, and 1 button. It is my first time playing in the Sugarbowl because I just got my first Sugar Nellie stamps from Scotland this month. I have always been leery of ordering anything from overseas, but the shipping was very affordable and they came in a week. :0) This is one of my favorite color combos- pale yellow and lavender! They are contrasting colors but I think they look so perfect together.

Here is a close up of miss Peek A Bunny stamp by Sugar Nellie! I thought this was an adorable image, great for Spring and Easter. I just love anything illustrated by Elizabeth Bell! I just got some of the Uptown Girls stamps from Whiff of Joy in the mail too. Can't wait to start coloring them up.

Recipe: Peek a Bunny stamp from Sugar Nellie, PTI Lemon Tart cardstock, SU! Pale Plum Cardstock, Kaisercraft Made With Love designer papers (love the colors in this pad), Prima flowers, CTMH button, SU! Rhinestone brads, Uniball Signo White Gel Pen, Copics used (ciaos- YG11, E53, E43):

Hugs and Kisses

Here's a quick card for you. I need to run and get ready for a fancy dress party tonight. Gotta lot of girlie arts to do.

Recipe: Belle's N Whistles stamp, My Minds Eye Papers. Prism cardstock, Prima and Petaloo Flowers, Copics, SU!Heart Punch, White satin ribbon colored with Copic marker R22

Beary Big Hugs

Today's card was so much fun to make. I was playing with all my new goodies from Die Cuts R Us, Belle's and Whistles, and Mark's Finest Paper. I think this stamp, Beary Big Hugs by Elizabeth Bell is the most adorable thing ever! She goes perfect with the goodies in the My Mind's Eye Be Loved Paper and Accessory bundle from DCRU. I love that the papers are 12 X 12 and double sided and the color combinations. I am gonna be able to make lots of cards out of it.

Here is a close up of this cutie:

Recipe: Beary Big Hugs by Elizabeth Bell, Reflections shimmery white and red cardstock, My Mind's Eye Designer Paper and accessories, Antique Rose Satin Ribbon and Heart Charm from Mark's Finest Paper, Rhinestone, Dimensionals, Copics

Copics Used: