Just Checking In!

Hi all! Just checking in to let you all know I am still working hard on my holiday cards. Thought I would show a little preview of one version (There are about 10 different designs so far).

This version will feature a focal image of Olive and Toasty from Whimsie Doodles digital stamps:

Copics used:

Olive: R24, R27, R29, B16, B18, E0000, E25, E15, E17, E18, C1, C3, C7, C9, R83, Y08, Y13, Y15, G05, G17

Toasty: R24, R27, R29, E0000, C1, C3, C7, C9, R83, YR12, YR14, YR16

Scrapbook for Baby Ava

I have been hard at work on my Christmas cards, so until they are done I figured I would post some pics of the Scrapbook that I made a few weeks ago for my best friends baby girl Ava.

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 Halloween!!!!!!!

Co'redinations Black Magic Cardstock, SU! "Chills and Thrills rub ons, Certainly Celery cardstock, Sassy Studio Designs Witchy Cameo digi stamp, Copics, Purple Glitter paper

Happy Halloween!

I have been so busy working on a baby shower gift for my best friend that I have not had time to work on anything else. I made a whole premade scrapbook for her first baby to be, Ava. It came out gorgeous and I can't wait to give it to her at the baby shower this weekend. I will take pics and post them sometime this weekend. Since I have been spending all my time the past three weeks on that, I decided to throw together a quick Halloween card so I could at least say I was being festive.

Recipe: SU! Green Galore cardstock and grosgrain ribbon, SU! Chills and Thrills Rub ons (Boo!), Purple giltter cardstock, SU! Autumn Harvest Stamp Set, Copic Markers (YR61, YR65, YR68, E97, E99).

Happy Halloween!

Happy Autumn!

Since it is cool outside and the leaves are changing colors and falling from the trees, I thought I would embrace Fall!

Here is a card I came up with for a Stampin' Addicts' Thanksgiving Swap during Convention. I sponged on some green grass at the bottom and clouds in the sky. I stamped the Woodgrain background onto Creamy Caramel cardstock then I used the modern label punch to make fence posts. I filled in the leaves on the Thoughts and Prayers tree with assorted Autumn colored markers to make the tree look full of changing leaves. I just love those little Forest critters!

Recipe All SU!- Stamp Sets: Thoughts and Prayers, Autumn Harvest, Woodgrain background stamp , Very Vanilla, Creamy Caramel, Bashful Blue, Pumpkin Pie cardstock, Old Olive, Soft Suede, Sahara Sand and Whisper White ink, assorted Stampin' Write Markers, Modern Label and Large Oval Punches, sponge daubers and dimensionals.

Happy Birthday Sarah!

Happy Birthday to my buddy Sarah! She is my dear friend and collegue and she keeps me sane all day at work. Here's to you Sarah, Enjoy your Day!

Recipe: Sock Monkey stamp set Pretty in Pink, and Pink Passion cardstock, designer paper, Regal Rose Grosgrain Ribbon and misc. sentiment stamps all by Stampin' Up!, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Neenah Classic Crest Solar White 80# cardstock, Kaiser Craft Pearls, Sew Crafty Mini Sewing Machine, Copics: E50, E21, E31, E33, E25, E27, RV21, RV10, RV02

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

Fun with Pixie Heidi

I am still having fun with sewing and coloring. Who knew my favorite childhood pastime would end up being my favorite adult pastime too! I left some room in the middle of the card to add a sentiment once I figure out who the lucky recipient of this card will be. I think I will go with "Magical Birthday Wishes" from SU!'s Pony Party Stamp Set.

Recipe: CC Designs Pixie Heidi stamp, Neenah Classic Crest Solar White Cardstock, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, SU! Urban Garden and Cottage Wall DSP, SU! Tempting Turquoise and Bashful Blue Cardstock, Petaloo Dazzlers Bright Flowers, Kaiser Craft Lush Pearls, Organza Ribbon, Pop Dots, Sew Crafty Mini Sewing Machine, Copics: BG0000, BG000, BG10, BG13, BG15, E39 , E99 , E18 , YR23, E000, E00, E21, R20, C3

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

Happy Birthday Handy!

I needed to make a card for our good friend Handy (Maurice the Handyman) and the first one I did was cute, but the second one I did had the Handyman theme so I went with that one. Happy Birthday Handy!

Recipe: Stampin Up! Rose Red and Very Vanilla Cardstock, To the Nines Specialty DSP, NON- SU- CTMH Hoppy Birthday Stamp, Piggy Tales Humpty Dumpty patterned paper, Copics: E33, E35, E39, BG01, BG000, BG15, YR61, YR65, YR68, R20, C3

Recipe: Stampin Up! Rose Red, Very Vanilla, Sage Shadow Cardstock, Non- SU- Jack Handyman digi Image by CC Designs, Copics, Piggy Tales Humpty Dumpty patterned paper, Copics: E25, E27, E29, E35, E43, E55, E57, C7, C9, B91, B95, B97, R22, R24, R27, R29