To Inspire Your Creativity!

Pixie Dust Studio Gift Card Holder Challenge

2010-07-22T00:14:00.000-08:00

I am totally digging this whole Christmas in July theme!!! This week our challenge was to create a gift card holder. I went with the basic card we did with Sherrie Siemens at the Copic certification class.

This image is from the newest Pixie Dust Release - the Nutcracker. The paper is from Kaisercraft - Dear Santa. I am enjoying all the holiday inspiration lately.

You can find my tutorial for this gift card holder... HERE. I hope you will join us this week at PIXIE DUST STUDIO.

PIXIE DUST STUDIO NEW RELEASE!!!

2010-07-20T09:48:00.000-08:00

When I was younger, my little sister was the dancer. She was in our studio's performance of the Nutcracker. I still remember watching her dance. I believe my mom still has her costume, too.

She is colored with Copic Markers and I added some sparkle with the Copic Atyou pens. The tulle really is straight, it just photographed weird. I've been practicing coloring hair. Lisa Futch, from CreativeK9s had a great video tutorial. It helped out a lot. The flower is from Prima and the dance paper is some we had at the store.

Anyway, today's Pixie Dust Studio THE NUTCRACKER release is fantastic.

I love Christmas in July.

It's a Girly Monday - Bella Design Studio Challenge

2010-07-19T09:50:00.000-08:00

Another image from the July New Release. This is Little Loves - Sweet Messenger. Isn't she darling? The paper is from Basic Grey. I also used on the of the fancy tag dies from my nestabilities. She is colored with Copic Markers. Just a simple Thank You card.

I hope you will play along with Bella Design Studio. Also check out the new Bella Forum.

Bella Design Studio Embellishment Friday & Meet Gherkin

2010-07-15T22:59:00.001-08:00

It is my turn to share on the Bella Design Studio blog today for Embellishment Friday... This is my completed project, so you'll have to swing on by the Bella Studio blog to see what my tutorial was for today. :)

So this is GHERKIN (Pickle's cousin- that makes me giggle) and she is available in the Bella Design Studio now. I colored her with copic markers (using YG93, YG95, YG97) I really like that color family. The paper is from Kaisercraft. And the ribbon is from Stampin' Up. Be sure to join in the Bella Design Studio challenge this week!!

BELLA DESIGN STUDIO CHALLENGE

It's beginning to look a lot like.....

2010-07-15T00:02:00.001-08:00

..... Christmas in July! *grin*

I love the holidays and I'm so excited to be making Holiday cards and projects in the middle of summer (well, here I just call it "not quite winter"). Anyway, this week at Pixie Dust Studio the challenge is a color challenge. (one of my favorite combinations).

FOREST GREEN - CRANBERRY - IVORY. I think this is a very elegant and classic combo.

With saying that, the image I chose this week is GRETA THE GREEN. You see, the Grinch is one of my favorite Dr. Seuss characters, but isn't she charming... all green and all. :)

I decked out Greta's outfit with some liquid applique. I sprayed the flowers with glimmer mist. The leaves are from a MS Punch. The paper is Bo Bunny. The ribbon is some from my hairbow making stash. I'm still working on my red color combinations with my copic markers. This time I used R32, R53, R37, R39. I have a hard time with the reds.

Be sure to check out the rest of the DT's work and play along.

PIXIE DUST STUDIO CHALLENGE

Wishes for Bella Blog Hop

2010-07-13T09:02:00.000-08:00

The Wishes for Bella will run until Noon EST on Monday, July 19th. Be sure to leave comments along the way and enter linky features for your chance at the prizes. And in case you want to know more about Bella, here is a link to her website, Bella Tucker. org.

For those not not familiar with what has been going on, there is a very special blog hop to bring some smiles to an AMAZING little girl named Bella. Bella is an 8 year old girl from NH, who over Easter came down with a near fatal infection that has left her without her arms and legs. She is very lucky to be alive as doctors didn't think she would recover from this illness. Bella is a true fighter and you can read more about her incredible story here: Bella's story as well as make donations if you would like. Erin over at Scrap, Stamp, and Be Merry came up with this awesome idea to host 4 blog hops, in order to shower Bella with some love and smiles from all over the world to show her how truly inspiring she is!

You can start the blog hop HERE with Denise.

There is an awesome Grand Prize too for all you Fabulous card makers out there that join us in our mission to fill Bella's mailbox with love. Check out the Grand Prize package here.

Christy asked The Stamping Boutique design team if we would be interested in 'sending smiles to Bella'. Of course!!!

This is my card for Bella. I used this darling image from The Stamping Boutique. She is colored with copic markers. The sentiment is from Verve Stamps. The patterned paper is Basic Grey - Sugar Rush. The hearts are nestabilities.

I hope you will consider "sending smiles to Bella"

Please mail your card(s) to:
The Bella Tucker Fund
P.O. Box 199
Londonderry, NH 03053
USA

Big day for Bella Design Studio

2010-07-12T00:02:00.000-08:00

Daphne has been super busy drawing up some fabulous new cuties!!!!!

You can check them out HERE.

Today is also challenge day for Bella Design Studio. Our challenge this week was distressing. I chose one of the new images. She is colored with Copic markers. I used my edge distresser and then I embossed my bottom layer with a cuttlebug embossing folder and used a sanding block to distress it as well. The flower is made from old book pages and colored with Smooch Spritz. It was crumpled and then hit with the heat gun.

I hope you will play along.

Also, if you enjoy Bella Design Studio, you should check out our new forum & gallery!

BELLA DESIGN STUDIO FORUM

My heart is sad...

2010-07-10T20:59:00.001-08:00

Eternal Father, strong to save,
Whose arm hath bound the restless wave,
Who bidd’st the mighty ocean deep
It’s own appointed limits keep
Oh hear us when we cry to Thee
For those in peril on the sea.

Lord, guard and guide the men who fly
Through the great spaces of the sky.
Be with them always in the air,
In darkening storms or sunlight fair
Oh hear us when we lift our prayer
For those in peril in the air.

Thoughts and prayers going out to the friends and families of
USCG Crew 6017.

USCG HELO CRASH IN LA PUSH, WA

Pixie Dust Studio - Christmas in July Sketch Challenge

2010-07-07T20:16:00.000-08:00

I love Christmas!!! And with the weather the way it has been here (cold, dark, foggy and rainy) it isn't too hard to imagine that Christmas and the Holidays are right around the corner. The Pixies have been busy lil elves this week. :) All month we are celebrating Christmas in July at Pixie Dust Studio. There are new Christmas Cuties in the Studio!!!!

This is Pixie Pearl all decked out in her best Christmas attire. The paper is from Bo Bunny. Yep, I had Christmas paper readily available in my stash.... me thinks it might be time to destash!!!!

Here is the sketch if you happen to wanna play along.

Just leave a link to your card on the PDS Challenge blog.

Enjoy!!

Bella Design Studio Challenge Monday

2010-07-05T00:05:00.000-08:00

TammyLee is the challenge boss this week for BDS Challenge Monday and her challenge....

CHALK

Ok, I had to dig out my chalks... pick out the ones that were broken to smithereens... and remember exactly how to use them. *giggle*

This is Dee Dee. I did color her with copic markers and then I went over the it with chalks to add some dimension and highlights. The paper is from Kaisercraft. I used a border punch on the purple layer to add some design elements.

I also chalked the clouds with a dauber and a stencil.

The sentiment is from Mint Motif's.

BELLA DESIGN STUDIO CHALLENGE

Lots to share today!!!

2010-07-02T00:03:00.002-08:00

RELEASE DAY FOR PIXIE DUST STUDIO

Another absolutely fabulous release from Pixie Dust Studio!!!

Here is one of my cards using two of the Jammin' images.
Aren't they great? Can't you see a bajillion uses for them? (at least a bajillion) :)

PIXIE DUST NEW RELEASE

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EMBELLISHMENT FRIDAY with BELLA DESIGN STUDIO

I shared a tutorial on BDS today on making simple fabric flowers. You can find it HERE.

Here is my finished card using my fabric flowers.

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And we can't forget FAB FRIDAY on the I{Heart} Copics group on Paper Craft Planet. Our challenge this week was red/white/blue. I chose Patriotic AJ from The Stamping Boutique.

I HEART COPICS FAB FRIDAY CHALLENGE

Pixie Dust Studio - Red White Blue

2010-06-30T23:38:00.001-08:00

I love this color combo... for 4th of July or just because.

I used the new Uncle Sam image from Pixie Dust Studio. Isn't he charming?

The paper is from Kaisercraft. I love this collection. The sentiment is from Stamps of Life. I also stitched my layers. Uncle Sam is popped up to add some dimension (you can see that in the smaller picture above).

I'm not sure if we are going to do anything this weekend or not, maybe some camping. They do fireworks at midnight on the 3rd (well, technically the 4th), and even then it isn't completely dark out. One of those unique things with living in Alaska. *grin*

I hope you will take the time this week to join us in this RED WHITE BLUE challenge.

Also don't forget to check out the sneak peeks for the upcoming release!

PIXIE DUST STUDIO CHALLENGE

Bella Design Studio - FUNKY CHICKEN

2010-06-27T22:07:00.001-08:00

How funky is your chicken....

How loose is your goose...

C'mon Everybody

AND SHAKE YOUR CABOOSE!!

(I sooooooooo wasn't a cheerleader in highschool!)

But I do love a good Chicken Dance!

I apologize to everyone that now has that song stuck in their heads!!

This is the Funky Chicken (or Dancin' Chick) from Bella Design Studio. The background is also a digital image from Bella Design Studio, too. The chicken feet are from a retired SU set and I added the 'dance steps'.

I printed out two sets of this image. I colored them both and then sponged with distress inks. I cut around my main image and popped it up with foam dots. You can see the dimension better in the top picture.

I hope you will play along with the rest of the Bella Divas on the BDS Challenge Blog!!! There are new Divas so you will want to be sure to check it out!!

BELLA DESIGN STUDIO CHALLENGE

Karen's Doodles Challenge #17 - Red-White-Blue

2010-06-27T22:05:00.000-08:00

YEEEEEEEEEEEEHAWWWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!!!!!!

Rootin' Tootin' Cowboy is one of my very favorite KD images! It reminds me so much of my own son. I have been working alot on using my red copics more effectively. Reds are hard to do!!! The patterned paper is from Kaisercraft. I kept the design clean and simple with this one. The sentiment is from The Stamps of Life.

I hope you will check out the rest of the DT designs.

KAREN'S DOODLES CHALLENGE BLOG

THE STAMPING BOUTIQUE BLOG HOP

2010-06-25T08:21:00.002-08:00

If you arrived here from Rhonda's blog you are right on track. If you would like to start from the beginning (because you definitely don't want to miss any beautiful creations from the DT) you can start at Kym's blog.

I'm sew thankful for your Friendship!!!

I have sew many incredible friends... in real life and online.

My husband often refers to my online friends as my 'invisible' friends. :)

Being a military family friends come and go way too often. It is hard, but I suppose you get use to it.... kinda. Anyway, here is a card I made using Fairy Cynthia for a friend of mine who is leaving in a month (she just got here less than a year ago).

She is colored with copic markers. I also added some pink crochet thread around her spool to give the card some dimension. I sewed the first layer (zig zag stitched - 4.0 width and 1.0 length). The paper is from Cosmo Cricket - Material Girl.

Now to continue on with the hop, head on over to Lorie's blog!

If you have enjoyed the hop, don't forget to join The Stamping Boutique on SNR for DigiDay tomorrow! I'm sure Helen has some great things planned for ya!

And it is always so much fun.

THE STAMPING BOUTIQUE

Fab Friday Copic Challenge

2010-06-24T08:26:00.010-08:00

And that means another Fab Friday Challenge on I {heart} Copics!!! We have a recipe challenge for you this week.

3 embellishments

2 patterned papers

1 image (the design team is using Chicken Girl Designs)

I really put my colorless blender to work on this one (besides just fixing my mistakes *grin*). I used it to make the bricks on the house

and to also kinda feather out the shading around my image.

The paper is from Cosmo Cricket. The cloud is cut using one of my new My Favorite Things Die-Namics and cut out of adhesive backed felt.

I {HEART} COPICS

Craftalicious Challenge - Monochromatic

2010-06-21T00:05:00.011-08:00

The Stamping Boutique is the sponsor for this week's Craftalicious Challenge.

The paper is from CTMH and was embossed and then sanded.

The lil charm is from Michaels.

Copic Markers I used were G20, G21, G24, G25.

YIPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

2010-06-20T14:08:00.001-08:00

This card just makes me happy!!!

This lil mouse is from Bella design Studio.

I made the flowers and butterfly. hehe... dusted off the crochet hook and thread. :)

Piddle n Diddle

2010-06-18T20:01:00.000-08:00

Bella Design Studio had a neat sketch on Wednesday and I have been meaning to make a card using it. So here is PIDDLE N DIDDLE (ok that makes me giggle) from Bella Design Studio. I think she looks like a lil Forest Sprite, so I chose some earthy colors.

The paper is Origins from Basic Grey and I also used my new Ric Rac die from My Favorite Things. The Die-Namics from MFT are so cool! I got a couple of them the other day after my good friend, Lisa, let me play with hers. (Lisa is a big time enabler!!! *grin)

FAB FRIDAY INSPIRATION COPIC CHALLENGE

2010-06-18T10:46:00.000-08:00

I loved the challenge this week for I {Heart} Copics on PaperCraft Planet.

It was to find inspiration in this photo

I loved the colors and the design elements.

I chose a new image from Bella Design Studio.

The paper is from Kaisercraft.

I also added some glitterishness :) to her dress with the Atyou pen.

I also punched a few butterflies (MS punch) to add some dimension to the layout.

Be sure you check out the rest of the design team's cards and leave them some love!!!.

Christy
Jana
Judy
Kym
Lilian
Tammy

YOU WILL BE AMAZED AND INSPIRED! *grin*

Pixie Dust Studio Challenge & New Release

2010-06-17T08:35:00.000-08:00

Red, Black & White/Silver

So here is Victoria! The sentiment is from Our Craft Lounge.

I embossed the background and added a few flowers and a gem.

TODAY IS ALSO RELEASE DAY!!!!!

One thing I loved about the small town I grew up in in NW Washington was the county fair each summer. It was the highlight of the summer. I loved all the 4H barns, all the food and rides, the rodeo and logging show, and seeing friends. I really miss it.

This release is THE FAIR. I hope you enjoy it, I love them.

(the clown is my favorite)

I will be back to post my project in just a bit!

But be sure you check out the rest of the design team's projects and cards!

And don't forget to enter the challenge!

PIXIE DUST STUDIO CHALLENGE

Bella Studio Challenge

2010-06-16T21:05:00.000-08:00

The Bella Studio Challenge this week (along with a fabulous blog hop) was to create a card where the sentiment is the main focus.

I love this image.... Pickle Loves You This Much.

(my colored image before the vellum)

I colored her and then layered her under some vellum with the sentiment stamped on the vellum. I cut another frame and put that on top. I airbrushed the purple flower and the leaves (they were an olive color). The sheer flower is from I {heart} Papers.

Pixie Dust Studio - Sneak Peek

2010-06-15T12:13:00.000-08:00

Just a lil somethin' somethin' from the upcoming Pixie Dust Studio release...

How cute is this lil clown??? So, yeah, I got some new dies from My Favorite Things in the mail yesterday. (can ya tell???? *giggle*) They are so much fun. The clouds are cut out of felt. The sentiment is from PaperTrey Ink.

A couple cards to share

2010-06-14T10:41:00.000-08:00

This first one is an image from Bella Designs Studio.

This is Flit & Pickle. Aren't they darling?!

The patterned paper is Kioshi from Basic Grey. I used an EK border punch for the flourished flowers on the border. The lace was some I found in a box and sprayed it with Glimmer Mist. The image is colored with copic markers.

This next one is from Dog Gone Stamps. My friend, Lisa, does a great job at paper piecing. Definitely my inspiration here. :) I'm getting better. LOL

This paper is from Adornit. I added a touch of sparkle to the image with the Copic Atyou pen. The sentiment is from PaperTrey Ink.

Karen's Doodles Challenge - Summer

2010-06-14T00:05:00.011-08:00

A few summers ago when my parents visited, my dad and Jeff did a fishing charter.

The boat... The Sea Devil. They had a great time.

This week is a combined challenge with Karen Doodles UK Challenge Team.
My paper is from Karen Foster. I always have trouble embellishing 'guy' pages, so I think the fishing dude is just enough. The sentiment is from Unity Stamp Co.

KAREN'S DOODLES CHALLENGE

The Stamping Boutique

2010-06-13T17:38:00.000-08:00

I have finally had some time to make cards just for fun.

Here are three Stamping Boutique cards.

The first one is using Circus AJ image.

This paper is from American Crafts and the sentiment is from Verve Stamps.

I cut the stars on the Cricut.

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The second one is Graduation Audrey.

The black and white papers are from My Mind's Eye. The sentiment is from Hero Arts. The buttons were my grandmother's and the ribbon is American Crafts.

This card is for the challenge on Simply Scrapping Crafts - Copic Color Lessons.

Lisa Futch does weekly video lessons on coloring with Copic Markers. This week's lesson was how to color Black. There is also a weekly challenge using that week's lesson.

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And the third one is Fairy Cynthia Gathering Mushrooms.

This patterned paper is from My Mind's Eye.

The Button and Felt Flowers are from Making Memories.

I {heart} Copics FAB FRIDAY CHALLENGE

2010-06-11T20:36:00.000-08:00

Yesterday was release day for Chicken Girl Designs over at I {HEART} PAPERS and I have to say (which I think I say each release) these are the cutest digis evah!!!!

Our challenge this week was to use one of these images. Ok, little story, when these arrived in my inbox Carlie laughed and then asked "Isn't a cow grilling burgers a lil 'wrong'?" I thought it was hilarious that that was the first thing she says.

Here is my card. I hope you will find the time to join in our challenge on Paper Craft Planet.

Colored with Copic Markers. Checkered paper is from OCTOBER AFTERNOON. The charm is from Karen Foster and the Ribbon is from American Crafts.

JOIN US AT PAPER CRAFT PLANET

I {HEART} COPICS

Gift Card Holder Tutorial

2010-06-10T21:03:00.001-08:00

The night before our Copic certification class in Anchorage, we were able to take a class at the Stamp Attic with Sherrie Siemens. We did the coolest lil gift card holder. So I decided to write up a tutorial for it. I don't know if Sherrie has shared it already or not, but she gets credit for this one! It is the easiest and cutest lil project. We are offering this as our Father's Day Make & Take at the store on Saturday. So while writing up the instructions I figured I might as well share them here too.

Supplies Needed:
Scor-Pal
Scor-Tape (1/2”)
Solid cardstock 5 1/2” x 9”
Patterned paper 3” x 5 1/4” and 1 1/4” x 5 1/4”
Ribbon about 16”

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Thanks again, Sherrie, for a fantastic class and certification. I love these gift card holders!!! So much fun!

2010-06-10T10:35:00.000-08:00

PIXIE DUST STUDIO TWILIGHT BLOG HOP.....

DOG GONE IT!!!! grin

2010-06-10T10:19:00.000-08:00

Ok, I have a bunch of new Dog Gone Stamps cards to share!!! I've been on a roll. Don't forget the blog candy that they are having on the DGS blog!

This is one of my favorite collection of images and the story behind them is amazing!!! I remembered I had this paper from Graphic45. This card just came together so perfectly.

The flower image can be found HERE. I stamped it a bunch of times, trimmed around it and then spritzed it with water and crumpled it up before layering them all together. The paper is from Bazzill. This card is a nifty gift card holder!

Skateboard dude is my son's favorite image. I colored him with copic markers and used the colorless blender to add stripes to his shirt. The paper was some skateboard phrases paper we had at the store. The sentiment is from GinaK.

I love couch kitty!!!! This image and sentiment are new from DGS.

The paper is Kioshi from Basic Grey.

Pixie Dust Studio - TWILIGHT BLOG HOP!!!!

2010-06-10T00:02:00.002-08:00

I love Twilight!

(I guess that makes me a TwiHard) LOL

When I first started reading the books, I couldn't put them down and plowed through them.

Now the theme of the blog hop.... What Twilight means to me.....

Well, this is the interesting part. I grew up in a small town in NW Washington State. All of the places in the books and movies are familiar territory to me. So while reading the books, the images in my head were quite vivid having been to most of the places... Forks, LaPush, Port Angeles. So in reading the books and watching the movies, it was my lil trip back home. *grin*

OH yeah I'm definitely TEAM JACOB!
These are 2 of the fantastic images from Pixie Dust Studio's Twilight Collection

The rest of the Twilight collection can be seen HERE!!

If you arrived here from Joyce's blog you are on the right track. If you would like to start from the beginning of the hop, head on over to the Pixie Dust Studio Challenge Blog. To continue on your way, hop on over to LISA'S blog! And you will most DEFINITELY want to make it all the way to KATHY'S blog!!!!!

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My youngest two kiddos decided to play along as well.

Madeline (age 6) chose the new Victoria image. And what is a girl without some bling!!! She and her brother spent the good part of a rainy day the other day running embossing folders thru the cuttlebug.

Jacob (age 7) chose the 'fire & ice' image. He's not much for sitting still and coloring, so this is good for him!! (he's such a boy!!!) and another one of their embossed backgrounds.

The Stamping Boutique - 2 Sketches 4 You

2010-06-07T15:39:00.000-08:00

The Stamping Boutique is the sponsor this week over on the 2 Sketches 4 You challenge.

Here is Kazan's Sketch 54! I LOVE IT! I chose to use Racing AJ.

Aj is colored with copic markers and I also used my Copic AirBursh System to do the sky and ground. The sentiment is from Hero Arts. The paper is from Kaisercraft. You can't see it very well in this photo, but the black paper has tire marks on it! Too Cool!!!

Hope you will join in also!

2 Sketches 4 You Challenge

I {heart} Copics Fab Friday!!!!!

2010-06-04T11:25:00.000-08:00

Our Challenge this week was Father's Day or Masculine. I used this image from VICTORIA CASE. After coloring him in, I airbrushed the water and sky. This dude totally reminds me of my dad. My mom and dad now spend their winters in Arizona at Lake Havasu and he spends most of his time fishing. The background paper is from Creative Imaginations.

This week I recently finished out some of the color families in my copic collection. IT WAS EXCITING!! It has taken me about a year and a half to get to where I am now... slow and steady!!! Here is my 'copic condo'. They love their new neighbors!

I {HEART} COPICS FAB FRIDAY CHALLENGE

Happy Birthday Mads

2010-06-03T10:36:00.001-08:00

Today my baby turns 6. *sniff sniff* I can't believe she is 6 already. She just finished kindergarten. I made her this Birthday Girl shirt using one of the new Pixie Dust Studios "Happy Day" images. They were released today!!!! You must check them out.

PIXIE DUST STUDIO.

Here is my Birthday Girl in her 'bestest shirt evah" (as she said this morning)

Here are the other images that are available in this release. AREN'T THEY THE CUTEST???!!!

I'll be back with my Pixie Dust Studios Challenge card shortly... it has been a busy morning *whew* But in the mean time, you can check out the challenge

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Here is my "Getting Punchy" card for the PDS challenge!
The paper is from Cosmo Cricket - Garden Variety.

PIXIE DUST STUDIO CHALLENGE

New Release tomorrow from Pixie Dust Studio!

2010-06-02T13:36:00.000-08:00

Ok, Each new release I think I say to myself, This is the best ever.

Tomorrow's release is no exception!

THEY ARE SO STINKIN' CUTE!!!

You can check out the Pixie Dust Studio blog for some sneak peeks.

BLOG CANDY & NEW RELEASE FROM DogGoneStamps

2010-06-01T12:21:00.001-08:00

DOG GONE STAMPS is releasing new stamps this week and to celebrate this big event, there is a great blog candy available. On their NEW BLOG! Brian and Nancy have been working hard and boy you are gonna love the new images.

Here is my Sneaky Peeky. You will have to go to the DGS Blog to see the rest of it, and to check out what Lisa & Sandra have done as well.

PCP Sketch Challenge & Karen's Doodles

2010-05-29T10:24:00.000-08:00

Karen's Doodles is sponsoring the sketch challenge this week on Paper Craft Planet.

What a fun sketch! Here is my card. I used Nutsy & Bigsby.

The paper is from My Mind's Eye.

I hope you will play along!

PAPER CRAFT PLANET SKETCH CHALLENGE

THREE'S A CHARM - BLOG HOP

2010-05-27T22:45:00.001-08:00

It is time for another hop for The Stamping Boutique!

Tracey has been working hard coming up with some fantastic new images... just in time for summer!

CAMPING, FISHING, SWIMMING, HORSEBACK RIDING & MORE

Check them out!!

We have joined up with Sew Many Cards & Sunshine's Stamps for this hop.
You can find their links below.
Sew Many Cards

The Stamping Boutique

Sunshine's Stamps

If you just came from Angel's blog - you are headed in the right direction. If not and you want to start from the beginning, you can start HERE on the Sew Many Challenges blog. You won't want to miss any of the great creations along the way... and you could win one of the 'yet to be released' Cynthia images from The Stamping Boutique. One commenter will be chosen at random from one of the Dt's blogs, but that's a surprise!! *grin*

~Tubing Audrey~

Here is my card for today - HOW FUN IS SHE! Now granted we don't do a lot of tubin' here in Alaska (a lil chilly) but back home, it was so much fun just hanging out with friends on the lake.

Now head on over to ANGELA'S to see her fantastic card!!

Here is the hop order in case you get lost along the way:

Mary (TSB)

Pixie Dust Studio Challenge - Round n Round

2010-05-27T08:23:00.000-08:00

The challenge this week at Pixie Dust Studio is Round n Round - include something round on your card... the card itself, a button, a brad or a flower, etc. I chose to do a round card. This image is so much fun. I cut it out and popped it up with dimensionals. I colored it with copic markers and then dabbed the pocket with denim that I had spritzed with blender solution. I also added a lil doodling around the edge of the card - to kinda mimic the stitching on the image.

I hope you will play along. The winner of this challenge gets their choice of an image from Pixie Dust Studio.

PIXIE DUST STUDIO CHALLENGE

Crazy4Challenges - The Stamping Boutique

2010-05-26T19:14:00.000-08:00

Crazy 4 Challenges had a great sketch. I used Soldier AJ from The Stamping Boutique.

The paper is from Basic Grey. So this is my patriotic-ish Father's Day card. :)

Card class with Sherrie Siemens at The Stamp Attic

2010-05-25T19:52:00.001-08:00

The night prior to our certification class we were able to take a card making class with Sherrie at The Stamp Attic in Anchorage. It was so much fun!

Here are the cards we made.

I may have to hunt down this set, it is so cute!!!
** you can get this set at I {heart} Papers**

Hehe... I think the perfect sentiment would be "I'm toast without you!"

I love this design. It is a gift card holder!

Cards for Men - GOOD LUCK

2010-05-25T13:45:00.000-08:00

The challenge on Cards for Men this week is GOOD LUCK.

The Stamping Boutique is sponsoring the challenge this week.

I really like the way this one turned out. This image is so cute!!!

You can find CANNONBALL KEITH, HERE

The paper I used is from Crate Paper. The other layers are American Crafts solid cardstock.

Had an amazing weekend!

2010-05-24T21:00:00.000-08:00

I had the most wonderful weekend. Spent some quality time with other stampers/copic lovers and had a great time with my oldest daughter.

I am so excited to now display this badge on my blog!!!!

Whooo hooo... It was such an informative class -

and was taught by one of my favorite papercrafters EVAH!!!!

SHERRIE SIEMENS!

Fab Friday Challenge - MONOCHROMATIC

2010-05-21T10:27:00.000-08:00

This week on I {Heart} Copics we were challenged to make a card using colors from ONE Copic color family. I chose this new image from Pixie Dust Studio - The Pearl Collection. I used all E's (I think I really did use ALL OF THEM.)

It was so much fun to do something like this.

I had to refill about 4 of my markers too! LOL They sure need more refilling when there are two of us using them daily. I don't mind refilling them, except when they burp on me! hahaha!! But I did learn that using the antibacterial gel will remove copic marker off your hands. Now that's a handy tip!

Here's my Cap'n Jack!!!!

2010-05-20T12:40:00.000-08:00

I love me some, Cap'n!!!!!!

This is one of the new PDS digis from The Pearl Collection.

The paper is even called Cap'n Jack - from Rusty Pickle.

This image is colored with copic markers (mostly the W's.)

I sponged some distress ink and distressed the edges.

NEW NEW NEW FROM PIXIE DUST STUDIO!!!!!

2010-05-20T11:41:00.000-08:00

I do believe that Pixie has a 'thing' for Johnny Depp (That and Edward & Bella), but anyway, this is the cutest set of digis!!!!!

The new images are so much fun! You have to check out the DT's projects! (I'll have mine up in a lil bit)

Kathy
Beth
Cat
Caz
Jacquie
Jana
Joyce
Karen
Lana
Lisa F
Lisa
Margie
Marsha
Shelly
Suzi
Tammy

I {heart} Copics FABULOUS FRIDAY CHALLENGE

2010-05-14T19:17:00.004-08:00

Ok, I have to say that the latest digi release from CHICKEN GIRL DESIGNS are the cutest evah!!!

No, really!! THEY ARE!!!! CGD is sponsoring this week's challenge at IHC... check it out!

I love this paper from Kaisercraft. Aren't the colors fabulous???!!

I hope you will join us at I {heart} Copics on Paper Craft Planet.

Shirleys2Girls Twisted Thursday Challenge

2010-04-22T00:05:00.000-08:00

Spring has finally Sprung!

S2G DT is ready to 'spring' one on ya.
With S2G having so many different Digital Stamps
that have the theme of "SPRING"...what better way
to show off the collection than for each of us to
share one of our favorites with you!

Here is one of my favorite images...

 Supplies:

Stamp:  Shirleys2Girls - Flower Hate

Paper:  Neenah, Basic Grey - Wisteria

Accessories:  copic markers, stardust pen, SU ribbon, Prima flowers, purple distress ink & dauber

 
Our Twist for this Twisted Challenge this week is...
FLOWERS.  That's right...simple & easy...
use any color, any sketch, any image, 
& then use a flower image, add a flower, anything
flower!

SHIRLEYS2GIRLS TWISTED THURSDAY CHALLENGE

My Copic Marker Storage

2010-04-18T13:31:00.000-08:00

Here are my babies in all their colorful glory! I ♥ my copics!!!

The rack is from ARTIST SUPPLY SOURCE and was only $41.38 plus shipping.

I have a pdf file of the Ciao colors that I punched out with a 1/4" hole punch. If you would like a copy of the file, you can find it on the I {HEART} COPICS group on Paper Craft Planet. Markers and refills are now available at I {heart} Papers.

Today my friend, LISA, sent me a link for a Copic Marker Tote by Lisa Hetrick. I might have to try to come up with one to carry this holder in. I transport my makers to and from work (at the scrapbook store) with me. A tote like this would be very handy to have!

Pixie Dust Studio DT Call

2010-04-17T10:15:00.002-08:00

Just a happy reminder that we are still taking applications for the Pixie DT call.

What will you get if you join the Pixies....

-You will get the complete Digital collections from each release.

-A chance to work with super talented designers.
-Friendships
-Laughter
-Support
-Hang out with WINK

If this sounds like a lot of fun, then we want you!!!

Email your application to pixieduststudio@cox.net.

Put Pixie DT in your email subject line,

Apply for the DT

Include this info...

• How long have you been doing Paper Crafts??

• Do you sell any paper craft products?? If so what, and do you have a link?

• What other, if any, Design Teams do you belong to??

• What are you looking for in a Digi Design Team??

• If you have a blog, website ,esty shoppe.. please attach links!

• Share 3 samples of your paper crafts that you have done in past.

• Contact info: Name and email!:)

Design Team basic requirements are...

-Two designs per release ( more if you want ). There are two releases a month one around the 1st and one around the 15th.

-DT members are expected to submit a project to the Pixie Challenge at least twice a month.:)

-DT members will share something on their blogs about Pixie Dust Studio at least once a week.

-On release days you will promote the newest collection and share your designs on your blog.

-Be a member of the PCP Pixie Group.

-The DT contract will be for three months. May-June-July

Please contact Kathy with any questions you may have. She is gathering apps until the deadline of April 28th and will send out invitations to the ALL new team members buy April 30th.The new team will be announced on May 1st!!!

Green Peas

2010-04-16T14:20:00.000-08:00

Playing around with Pixie Dust Studio images...

And how perfect is this paper from Cosmo Cricket - Garden Variety???!!!! IT HAS PEAS ON IT!!! The sentiment is from Papertrey Ink - Signature Greetings

Shirleys 2 Girls - Postcards from Paris

2010-04-16T13:34:00.000-08:00

Just playing for fun today.

As I sit here coloring, I'm watching it snow... no rain... no snow... no rain... UGH! Isn't it suppose to be spring? Anyway, perfect excuse to sit and create all day. This postcard image is a new one from S2G's Paris Collection. I think it would be amazing to visit Paris someday... someday...

I sponged the card with distress inks. The papers are from Kaisercraft - Devonshire Collection. I made the flowers from the same paper. There is also an old book page tucked in there too.

I {heart} Copics Challenge #10

2010-04-16T11:31:00.000-08:00

Chicken Girl Designs released new Digis and this week's challenge is sponsored by CGD.

Copic Colors: YR21, R39, B14

The flower is handmade with American Crafts Paper.

I also added some Diamond Glaze image to give it some shine and 'wetness'.

This is Doggie in the Rain from Chicken Girl Designs.

The paper is from My Minds Eye and is from the Love Me Do

and is from Kate I {Heart} Papers. While you are browsing around at IHP, make sure to check out the copics, buttons, pretty papers and all the really fun stuff Kate has!!!!

Pixie Dust Studio - Give Peas a Chance!!!! giggle

2010-04-15T00:05:00.000-08:00

"I always eat my peas with honey;
I've done it all my life.
They do taste kind of funny but
It keeps them on my knife."
Anonymous

Ok, so I was on an embroidery roll today. I love that I can combine two of my favorite things!!! I have fun with both.

This is a 'burpie' I did using one of the fabulous new Pixie Dust Studio PASS THE PEAS images. Aren't they just the cutest?! I have so many ideas for the rest of the images as well.

Our challenge this week for PDS was GREEN! That goes just perfect with Peas, right?!

PIXIE DUST STUDIO CHALLENGE

Shirleys 2 Girls Twisted Thursday

2010-04-15T00:02:00.000-08:00

Another week... and another visit to Paris!

The inspiration...

Beautiful, isn't it? I would love to visit Paris some day... and if I were to go to Paris... I would need a tote bag! *grin*

I dusted off my embroider machine for this one. I used the colors found in the inspiration piece. My image is... La Carte Postal. I will have one more project using the other part of this image to post this afternoon. :) Be sure to check out the Shirleys2Girls challenge blog and see what the rest of the design team has for you! It will be a beautiful journey thru Paris!

Lisa has some blog sweetness going on!!!!!

2010-04-09T17:40:00.000-08:00

You had better check out Lisa's blog....

YOU KNOW YOU WANT IT!!!!!

GO LEAVE HER SOME LOVE!!! *grin*

I {heart} Copics Color Challenge

2010-04-09T10:57:00.000-08:00

I love color challenges. They definitely challenge me. I tend to go to my 'favorite' combinations but a color challenge makes me step out of that comfort box. The challenge this week is to use BG15, B91 & Y21. Ok, I can do that... so after I started my 3rd image I was finally pleased. *grin* I chose this darling image from Elisabeth Bell.

I am also enrolled in the Sponged Backgrounds class on My Creative Classroom, so I added the sponged color and used a nestabilites die to frame the image. I think it give it just a lil something more.

I hope you will check out the I {heart} Copics group on Paper Craft Planet.

Shirleys2Girls NEW RELEASE PARIS BLOG HOP

2010-04-08T00:05:00.000-08:00

Join me here on Rue Dauphine for my part of this fabulous little Paris tour.
If you came here from Rue de Champs E’lsees with Gina then you are in the right place.

Can I just say how much I love this image?! This is Haute Couture. Isn't she stunning?
I colored her with copic markers (RV02, RV04, RV06). I added a lil blingy bling to her with the stardust pen. The rhinestones are from Kaisercraft and the ribbon is some from
my hairbow making stash. I used my bow-easy to make the bow (won't do bows without it now!!!) Now for your next stop on your tour, head over to the fabulous Jane on Rue Bonaparte for another fabulous project. If you get lost along the way, head back over the the S2G Challenge Blog for your road map. Don’t forget to play along with us for our Twisted Thursday Challenge. The TWIST is to use the word MERCI on your card/project.

Here is the GRAND PRIZE!
So be sure to leave your comments as you stroll thru Paris.

Isn't that a beautiful prize?!

GOOD LUCK AND ENJOY YOUR TIME IN PARIS

Happy Birthday Carlie Bug!

2010-04-06T23:43:00.000-08:00

12 years ago today I met the most amazing lil person. She weighed in at 9lbs 11ozs and was 24" tall... yep, my Bug was 2 feet tall at birth! She had the most amazing black curly hair and beautiful skin. It was definitely love at first sight.

Now, 12 years later, she is an amazing young woman.

I'm so proud to be her mom!!!

HOPE YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY, BUG!

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Ok, so on with today's card and challenge. Today is a sketch challenge over at The Digishack!

I used the Cupcake image.

Remember, that almost all of the images at The DigiShack are only $1!!!!!!

(unless otherwise noted)

This sketch was so fun. The papers are misc. from out of my scrap box. I did use one of the EK Success border punches, and the candy cane cuttlebug embossing folder. The sentiment is computer generated.

Remember to play along with The DigiShack!

Karen's Doodles US Challenge #5 - Something borrowed, Something Blue...

2010-04-05T00:02:00.016-08:00

Something old, something new
Something borrowed, something blue
And a silver sixpence in her shoe.

Our challenge this week for Karen's Doodles US Challenge is Something Borrowed, Something blue....

And this sketch...

I chose the cute "I Do" image from Karen. Aren't they darling?

This fantastic paper is from Kaisercraft - Devonshire Collection. It was absolutely perfect for this challenge. The sentiment is from Verve Stamps - Fairy Tales. Carlie and I have been making the flowers. We went to the thrift store and bought a bunch of books (the thickest ones we could find). They were 5 for a $1. We punch out different sizes using the Blossom Nesties. Then we ink the edges and spray with Glimmer Mist (this one is Patina). There are some stickles added to her flowers and necklace and his buttons.

Enjoy!!

KAREN'S DOODLES US CHALLENGE

I {heart} Copics Challenge

2010-04-02T17:13:00.000-08:00

Ok, so it has to be spring somewhere!!!

We got hit with a wonderful springtime blizzard today. *pout*

The Challenge this week at IHC on PCP (giggle) is anything Spring! Spring colors, spring images, you name it! I used one (well actually 2) of the images from Chicken Girl Designs... availabe at www.iheartpapers.com

COME PLAY WITH US!

I {HEART} COPICS ON PAPER CRAFT PLANET

PIXIE DUST STUDIO - Princess Parade NEW RELEASE!!!

2010-04-01T00:05:00.018-08:00

It is time for a Princess Parade at Pixie Dust Studio!

I've been meaning to scrap these pictures for about, ohhhhhhhhhhhhh, 6 years now!!!

In June 2004 Carlie went to Disneyland with my mom (GiGi) and my sister Jill. It is so funny to look at these pictures now. Carlie was 6... she is now almost 12. Yipes! Where does the time go?

I hope you will check out the rest of the design team creations on this Princess Parade.

Kathy - Illustrator
Cabio
Heather
Jacquie
Jana - ME!
Karen
Lana
Lisa F
Lisa
Margie
Shelly
Stephanie
Tammy

PIXIE DUST STUDIO
CHECK OUT THE NEW WEBSITE!!!! YOU'LL LOVE IT!!

The Stamping Boutique - Scrapbook Sketch Challenge

2010-04-01T00:03:00.001-08:00

I swear this is the most scrapbook pages I have done is YEARS!!! It is so much fun!

Here is this week's sketch (courtesy of PageMaps)

Ok, so I tweaked it a tad.

The sweet lil fairy baby is available HERE.

Madeline was such a ham... wait... SHE STILL IS!!! She had this funny face we called her "angry eyes" face. She would just glower at you. You couldn't help but laugh.

I hope that maybe you are inspired to join in the challenge and pull some photos out and make a page!

THE STAMPING BOUTIQUE CHALLENGE

Twisted Thursday with S2G - APRIL FOOLS!

2010-04-01T00:02:00.002-08:00

I'd like to introduce you to Domino the Dog... he's full of mischief!

Good thing he's so cute!

This paper is from Kaisercraft - Shaken not Stirred.

I think Domino is quite lovely and up for some foolishness!!!

JOIN US!!

SHIRLEYS2GIRLS TWISTED THURSDAY CHALLENGE

The DigiShack - Wednesday Challenge

2010-03-31T00:02:00.000-08:00

It's time for another Wednesday Challenge over at The DigiShack!

This week's challenge is a fab sketch!!! I had a blast with this one.

This is one of my all-time favorite images from the DigiShack! I {heart} Chickens n Roosters!!! The sentiment is from Stamps of Life. The paper is from the Peachy Keen Collection from Kaisercraft! Isn't it yummy????

I really hope you will give this sketch a whirl!

THE DIGISHACK

Practical Scrappers & The Stamping Boutique

2010-03-30T22:20:00.000-08:00

I'm really trying hard. I haven't scrapped in years. And I have to admit... I'M TOTALLY LOVIN' IT!!!! This is for Practical Scrappers this week... the challenge RUB-ONS! This paper and rubons are from Kaisercraft. I think this is my second layout using this same paper, but I just love it.

I used the Circus Carousel image from the Circus Collection from the Stamping Boutique. I printed it out onto a transparency and colored with copic markers.

I love these pictures of Carlie. She was only 3 1/2 and Jeff and I had just started dating.

Isn't she just the cutest lil thing???!!!

Please play along at PRACTICAL SCRAPPERS!!

Karen's Doodles Challenge #4 - Joint Blog Challenge

2010-03-29T00:01:00.002-08:00

This is a special challenge this week. It is a 'Joint Blog Challenge'.

You will definitely want to check out all the Karen's Doodles Blogs.

Our Challenge this week is from an inspiration piece provided by the KD Netherlands DT.

I decided to use Karen's FLOWER GIRL image. The paper is some from my scrap box, so I'm not sure what brand it is. The rhinestone flowers are from Kaisercraft.

I did make the paper with the grid on it. It was an experiment with airbrush and some drywall tape (magic mesh). It looks really cool in person.

Don't forget to check out the other blogs for some amazing inspiration from some incredibly talented design team members.

Fabulous Friday Challenge at I {heart} Copics on PCP

2010-03-26T00:43:00.000-08:00

The challenge this week is a sketch. (I {heart} sketches) *grin*

The image I chose is from Bildmalarna... available at www.paperjewels.com.

This image is Mimosa Butterfly.

How cute is she????

I'm slowly catching up on my DT stuff and some challenges. I took last week to go visit my sister in Portland, Oregon. One of my dearest friends joined me and we had a blast. It was so relaxing and rejuvenating. I shopped, ate, visited, drove faster than 50mph, ate and shopped some more. It has been a while since I got to spend time with my sister. I also got to see cousins I haven't seen in quite a while too.

Well, I hope you will check out the rest of the DT's inspiration at I {HEART} COPICS on PCP.

♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

Stamping Boutique ENCHANTED BLOG HOP

2010-03-24T04:00:00.003-08:00

I hope you are enjoying your travels around blogland, hopping from fabulous blog to fabulous blog. If you hopped here from Melissa's, you are right on track. If you would like to start from the beginning you can start HERE at Tracey's blog. This hop will go until midnight and during the open Hop Hours, you can receive 40% off!!! HOW FABULOUS IS THAT???? Tracey has been working hard and has just released the most fantastic images in her

ENCHANTED Collection.

From here, your next stop on the hop is Maria's blog...
be ready for some gorgeous inspiration.

Love at First bite - Karen's Doodles Challenge #2

2010-03-14T23:12:00.001-08:00

We are onto our next challenge on Karen's Doodles!! This week is an Easter/Spring Theme. I used a new Doodle from Karen called Love at First Bite! It is kinda hard to think Spring when there are 60 mph winds and blowing snow outside. No signs of spring here in Alaska yet.

This paper is from Cosmo Cricket - Garden Variety. I colored the image with copic markers and added clouds and grass with chalk. The button is from MM and the flower is Kaisercraft. Oh yeah, I used the EK success border punch also.

I ♥ my border punches... and I ♥ my markers.... and I ♥ pretty papers!!!

KAREN'S DOODLES CHALLENGE

Karen's Doodles Sale woot woot

2010-03-14T15:03:00.001-08:00

If you love Karen's images, you won't want to miss this!!!!

Karen's Doodles KIDS Challenge Blog

2010-03-13T09:20:00.000-09:00

Karen's Doodles has set up a challenge blog for kids. Today is the first challenge. It was a recipe challenge from Callie.

1 Karen's Doodle

2 Patterned Papers

3 Buttons or Brads

and something BLACK

I used two of my favorite images from Karen. Gods Lil' Angel & My Little Angel and merged them together, since Karen sends her digis as png's with a transparent background, this is really easy to do.

The paper is from Kaisercraft - Gypsy Sisters Collection.

And since this is a KIDS challenge. Here is my "kid's" card.

So get those kiddos coloring and play along with us!!!

KAREN'S DOODLES KIDS CHALLENGE

Paper Jewels Challenge #2

2010-03-12T18:26:00.002-09:00

Challenge #2 at Paper Jewels is to choose a gorgeous piece of inspiration from

GOTTA HAVE BLING!

This was my inspiration. Isn't it gorgeous?!

And here is my card. This is Mimo-Roses from BildMalarna at Paper Jewels.

The paper is from Basic Grey and the sentiment is from Verve Stamps. I airbrushed the flower with B91 to match the blues in her pants and hat. The rhinestone flower is from Kaisercraft.

I hope you will join the challenge, too.

Here's another one just for fun! I was practicing using my airbrush.

I {heart} Copics Challenge - CHICKEN GIRL DESIGNS

2010-03-12T00:15:00.000-09:00

Are ya ready for some fabulous news????

CHICKEN GIRL DESIGNS HAVE GONE DIGI!!!!

And have some fantastic Easter images.

You can see them here at I {HEART} PAPERS.

There is a great sketch this week at I {heart} Copics on PaperCraft Planet.

I hope you will find the time to join in.

Pixie Dust Studio Sneak Peek - Upcoming Release

2010-03-11T20:08:00.000-09:00

Here is a lil sneak peek of what's coming from Pixie Dust Studio.

This is from the "In the Meadow" collection to be released March 18th.

SO STINKIN' CUTE!!!

....more to come.....

Pixie Dust Studio - Challenge Flowers & buttons

2010-03-11T00:07:00.000-09:00

Thursdays are nutso for me as far as my DT obligations go. So here goes....

This is my card for Pixie Dust Studio Challenge today which was buttons and flowers. I just got this paper today. It is called Shaken Not Stirred from Kaisercraft. This was a cool challenge for me because my grandmother use to save buttons from everything. I have an old tin full of buttons. This black one came from her 'collection'.

I hope you will find time to join us at

PIXIE DUST STUDIO CHALLENGES

Shirleys 2 Girls Twisted Thursday - STRIPES!!!!

2010-03-11T00:05:00.002-09:00

Did you love the new release last week of the new Alice in Wonderland Images? We hope that you enjoyed all of the eye candy that the DT posted for your viewing!

Well GUESS WHAT... you're in for a treat this week? We want to SHOUT from the rooftops! We hit the most players ever this week! 58!!! SO....since we are so ECSTATIC....we want to GIVE you ALL a FREE DIGI STAMP to play along with us this week. From our newest release, we're giving you you're very own DIGI of the new CHESHIRE CAT! Use this crazy cat and play along with us this week in our
Twisted Thursday Challenge.

The Challenge this week is an optional sketch for you to use and our TWIST! The twist this week is to use STRIPES....and guess what the CHESHIRE CAT has STRIPES built in! Voila you are ready to play so no excuses not to play along with us this week! GO grab those COPICS and post your Fab Creation to Mr Linky below.

After you link your fab work, don't forget if you upload to a gallery please use the keywords or tags S2GSC46, S2G and Shirleys2girls. You'll have until Wednesday, March 17th to play along with us.

We'll select 2 lucky winners that play along this week to each win a free digi from our web store. You will also get a FAB icon to display proudly on your blog that you were a TT winner!

So here is your FREE DIGI and below is some eye Candy to get you going.

The Stamping Boutique - Sketch challenge

2010-03-11T00:02:00.001-09:00

We had a really cool tag sketch this week for our challenge.

I chose to do a St. Patty's theme. That is our wedding anniversary. This year will be 8 years! Check out the other St. Patrick's images at The Stamping Boutique.

THE STAMPING BOUTIQUE CHALLENGE

Watercolor Wednesday with The DigiShack

2010-03-10T00:02:00.000-09:00

Yep, today is Watercolor Wednesday at The Shack! I love this technique. It was challenging at first trying to figure out how I was going to watercolor with digital stamps. Here's what I did. I printed them out on watercolor paper. I heat set them really well. I used my Stampin' Up watercolor pencils and a blender pen to color. I just kinda stayed away from the lines so as to not smear the printer in (just in case). I love how this turned out.

I hope you will join us.

The DIGISHACK WATERCOLOR WEDNESDAY

RIP Fletcher

2010-03-08T18:40:00.000-09:00

Fletcher was my parents beloved German Shepherd.

Fletch crossed that rainbow bridge today.

The Rainbow Bridge

inspired by a Norse legend

By the edge of a woods, at the foot of a hill,

Is a lush, green meadow where time stands still.

Where the friends of man and woman do run,

When their time on earth is over and done.

For here, between this world and the next,

Is a place where each beloved creature finds rest.

On this golden land, they wait and they play,

Till the Rainbow Bridge they cross over one day.

No more do they suffer, in pain or in sadness,

For here they are whole, their lives filled with gladness.

Their limbs are restored, their health renewed,

Their bodies have healed, with strength imbued.

They romp through the grass, without even a care,

Until one day they start, and sniff at the air.

All ears prick forward, eyes dart front and back,

Then all of a sudden, one breaks from the pack.

For just at that instant, their eyes have met;

Together again, both person and pet.

So they run to each other, these friends from long past,

The time of their parting is over at last.

The sadness they felt while they were apart,

Has turned into joy once more in each heart.

They embrace with a love that will last forever,

And then, side-by-side, they cross over… together.

Karen's Doodles US Challenge #1!!!!

2010-03-08T00:05:00.000-09:00

Karen's Doodles is breaking out in the world of challenge blogs. Karen has challenge blogs for all over the world... Netherlands, Scandinavia, US, UK, and a Kid's Challenge blog as well.

Our first challenge is a fabulous sketch!

Here is the sketch....

For my card, I used the image A PRESENT FOR MOM.

This yummy paper is from Cosmo Cricket - Garden Variety.

You can find it HERE at I {heart} Papers.

Colored with copic markers and cut out with nestabilities. The flowers are from my stash and the sentiment is from Stamps of Life (Tiny and cute). Please be sure to check out the rest of the DT's creations and inspriation. I also hope you will find the time to join in and play along with us!

KAREN'S DOODLES US CHALLENGE

The Stamping Boutique & Practical Scrappers

2010-03-07T20:50:00.003-09:00

The Stamping Boutique is the sponsor over at Practical Scrappers! This week's challenge was to use a white pen.. yup, I can do that!!! I love to do that!!! Here is Ladybug Audrey all decked out in red. I even used my airbrush system to do the sky and grass. I'm slowly getting the hang of using that thing. *grin*

The red and black paper are from SU. My white pen of choice - Ranger Inkssentials.

So break out those white pens and have at it!!!!

PRACTICAL SCRAPPERS

THE DIGISHACK IS BACK!!!! Blog hop Challenge

2010-03-07T08:00:00.002-09:00

Hi!!

If you are hopping along with DigiShack, and you arrived here from GEORGIA'S BLOG,

then you are right on track. If you want to start from the beginning, you can start HERE.

My Hop Challenge for you is a color challenge.
My inspiration came from the floral paper I used in my card.

Brown, BANANA YELLOW, and Rose. To enter my challenge leave a link in the comments to your card. You have until March 13th to enter.

So here is my card with one of the fabulous new DIGISHACK images!!!

HOW FUN ARE THESE?????

And how YUMMY is that paper?!!! It is Earth Love from Cosmo Cricket.

I colored the Bananas and the buttons with my copics.

Actually, I airbrushed the buttons and the sentiment.

Now to continue on your way, from here you will need to hop on over to Laurie's Blog.

The Stamping Boutique Challenge - Scrapbook Sketch

2010-03-05T12:11:00.000-09:00

The Stamping Boutique has a new challenge on Thursdays. The Thursday Challenges will feature the Scrapbook Team from Stamping Boutique. Today's fantastic sketch coutesy of Bekcy Fleck over at Page Maps.

And here is my layout. I used the Wedding AJ and Audrey. The picture is actually one from my wedding!!! LOL The ONLY one to ever be scrapped.

I {heart} Copics & Michelle Perkett

2010-03-05T11:35:00.000-09:00

Michelle Perkett is our sponsor this week for I {heart} Copics on Paper Craft Planet. So this is my card for Michelle's Challenge #19 and IHC #4

Here is my card using Ballering Bunny!

I airbrushed the background.

I hope you will join us on both challenges!

MICHELLE PERKETT

I {HEART} COPICS

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The DIGISHACK is BACK!!! I hope you will join us tomorrow on SNR for Digi Day and then on Sunday stop by for the Digishack Spring Blog Hop!

I'M LATE I'M LATE I'M LATE - Shrileys 2 Girls New Release

2010-03-05T09:32:00.001-09:00

I'm totally behind today. I've had a lil one home sick and that has thrown off my 'me time' completely. And on top of that sometimes traveling on and off a small island in Alaska isn't always the most reliable.

Spent 4 hours in the airport waiting on a delayed flight... SO NOT FUN!!

Anyway, I'm late (how fitting, huh?!)!

This is the new WHITE RABBIT image from Shirleys 2 Girls!

The fabulous digi paper is from S2G as well. Isn't it vivid and wonderful?! I love it! I colored Mr. White Rabbit with Copic markers. He is popped up on pop dots to add a lil dimension. The flowers are from my stash and the rhinestones are from CTMH.

Carlie will be posting her new release when she gets home from school. You can check out her blog HERE.

Please join us in our challenges, too, on S2G!!

SHIRLEYS 2 GIRLS

Pixie Dust Studio - Down The Rabbit Hole

2010-03-01T00:05:00.007-09:00

Today is a New Release Day for Pixie Dust Studio!!!!

This is one of the coolest releases! I love every single image.

I decided to make a side step card for this release.

Here is the rest of the release...

Make sure you check out the rest of the Pixie's blogs (links in my sidebar)

for more incredible inspiration!!!

You can also find some great designs from the Rabbit Hole collection on the

Oh, Alice challenge BLOG!

Shirleys 2 Girls Sneak Peek

2010-03-01T00:00:00.000-09:00

Yep, that's all I'm giving ya. You'll have to stop back by and see the rest!!!!!!

THE STAMPING BOUTIQUE BLOG HOP!!!

2010-02-27T04:00:00.001-09:00

I was just tickled when this lil Patootie arrived in my inbox for me to play with for the blog hop!!! HOW CUTE IS THIS??????? *the monkey, not the blonde* Madeline couldn't wait to put the shirt on. So here is my project using one of The Stamping Boutique Pocket Patooties.

If you arrived here from Angel's blog, you are right on track. If you missed any of the other blogs and want to start from the beginning, you can start HERE AT JEN'S BLOG. From here you'll wanna hop on over to TRACEY'S BLOG.

If you just have to have these lil cuties, you'll wanna know that The Stamping Boutique is having a 35% off sale now through Sunday at midnight, just use the code -bloghop- in the coupon section of your order!!

Here's the blog hop order (you may want to check out yesterday's hop, too)

Friday's Hop

Saturday's Hop

Shirleys 2 Girls - TWISTED THURSDAY

2010-02-25T11:25:00.000-09:00

YOU HAVE TO CHECK OUT WHAT THE

DESIGN TEAM HAS DONE!!!!!!

This week's inspiration will definitely leave you giggling. Sorry, but our dogs weren't having anything to do with wearing a crown, so this is the top of my 5 year old's head.

Pixie Dust Studio - THINK BIRTHDAY CHALLENGE

2010-02-25T00:38:00.000-09:00

Happy Thursday! I have lots to share today and will be adding more later on. This first card is for the Pixie Dust Studio THINK BIRTHDAY Challenge. The image is from the Paradise Collection.

My son was so excited I was coloring an image for a boy and not more "sparkly girl stuff". I love this image. I have been taking a couple classes on My Creative Classroom (Everything Copic & Coloring Craze) taught by Colleen Schaan. I have learned so much. I really tried to 'think' about my coloring on this one. I used distress inks to sponge around the edge. I had left the image inside the nestability. I love that effect.

I hope you will join in this challenge. Don't forget to check out what the rest of the DT has done. There is also a new release coming up on March 1st... and you are GONNA LOVE IT!!!!

I {heart} Copics Design Team Call!!

2010-02-20T21:56:00.000-09:00

The I {heart} Copics group on Paper Craft Planet is having a design team call.

Info:

-This call is open to all artists worldwide.

-The deadline to submit applications is 11:59 PM EST on Friday February 26th, 2010.

-We are looking to add six designers to our new team. Offers will be notified by email on Saturday February 27th and must confirm acceptance no later than Sunday February 28th by noon EST. A public announcement will be made on March 1st on the PCP group and on the i {heart} papers blog.

To apply:

-Please email direct links to 3 cards or projects (either on your blog or online gallery). At least one project should include a digital stamp.

- Please include information about current/previous design team experience, although previous experience is not required to apply. Be sure to include links to your personal
blog and any online galleries that you wish to share which contain your
original work.

- All applications should be sent to dt@iheartcopics.com.

Design Team Responsibilities:

- To participate in weekly challenges at i {heart} copics on Paper Craft Planet (will be a minimum of 4-6 projects per month)

- Comment on participants’ blogs and help select weekly winners.

- Must have an active personal papercrafting blog and be a member of PaperCraftPlanet and Splitcoast Stampers

-This is a 6 month commitment, which begins March 1st, 2010 and ends August 31st, 2010.

Design Team Benefits:

- storewide discount at i {heart} papers

- free digis and/or product from sponsors

Pixie Dust Studio - PARADISE - NEW RELEASE

2010-02-18T00:07:00.004-09:00

I absolutely love love love this newest series from Pixie Dust Studio.

This image is the Flamingo from the Paradise Collection.

There are 6 fantastic images in this collection. I will have more cards to show you this afternoon. I added some diamond glaze and then some microbeads mixed with pink glitter to the image. The pink paper is from Adornit and the black and white paper is Kaisercraft. The pearls are also Kaisercraft.

Be sure to check out the rest of the collection at

PIXIE DUST STUDIO!

"I Love Digi" - New Challenge Blog

2010-02-18T00:05:00.000-09:00

There is a new challenge blog - I LOVE DIGI CHALLENGE BLOG. This week is their first challenge and it is sponsored by The Stamping Boutique. The challenge this week - PINK! I can do pink. I love pink! I chose one of the Fairy "Cynthia" from Stamping Boutique.

Make sure you check out the challenge on

I LOVE DIGI CHALLENGE BLOG

Shirleys 2 Girls - Twisted Thursday

2010-02-18T00:02:00.000-09:00

It is time for another Twisted Thursday with Shirleys2Girls!!!

This week the challenge is shaker cards and the twist - CONFETTI!

I made this card using one of the new digis from S2G. This is the PARTY FAVORS.

The patterned paper is PARTY digi paper from S2G as well. You can find it HERE.

Make sure you check out the rest of the DT's designs!

ENJOY!

SHIRLEYS 2 GIRLS TWISTED THURSDAY

KAREN'S DOODLES - NEW BLOGS AND DT CALL

2010-02-14T00:52:00.001-09:00

An Exciting day for Karen's Doodles. Today is the day that 4 challenge blogs go live.. no challenges yet, but there is a

DT CALL!!!

You can find more information HERE!!

This is new territory in the blog/challenge world. Karen has a great vision and direction for these blogs. You will notice there are 'region' specific blogs.

KD CHALLENGE UNITED KINGDOM

KD CHALLENGE SCANDINAVIA

KD CHALLENGE NETHERLANDS

KD KIDS - Coming soon

Card Patterns Challenge #51

2010-02-13T03:30:00.024-09:00

The Stamping Boutique is sponsoring the Card Patterns Challenge this week.

This is one of my favorite Audrey images. Ok ok, I really like them all, but she is in the top 5 *grin*!! I'm not sure who the patterned paper is by, it was a small scrap in my scrap box. And I love this glitter paper - so fun! She is colored with copic markers. I got to use my new heart nestabilities to cut her out.

I am really looking forward to Valentine's this year. My husband bought tickets for us to go to a candle-light dinner at the restaurant here on base. Should be a really nice evening out. Ya know, adult conversation without interruptions!!! whoo hoooo!!!! One year we tried a candle light dinner at home... funny story... the smoke detector is right above the dining room table and the candles set it off. So much for that romantic evening. LOL

Sassy Cheryl - A Sassy Happy Birthday & a Butterfly!!!

2010-02-12T21:48:00.001-09:00

She makes me giggle! There are some of the cutest and sassiest images over on Cheryl's site!

I have a few others I am working on.

I colored her and then added some clouds with my airbrush system. You can barely see them, but IRL they look pretty cool. *grin* This paper is from Basic Grey - Sugar Rush. It has such fun papers in this set!

Here is another one. I'm really having fun coloring these. I've been using my airbrush too.

This one is the Butterfly Chase image.

To Inspire Your Creativity!

Pixie Dust Studio Gift Card Holder Challenge

PIXIE DUST STUDIO NEW RELEASE!!!

It's a Girly Monday - Bella Design Studio Challenge

Bella Design Studio Embellishment Friday & Meet Gherkin

It's beginning to look a lot like.....

Wishes for Bella Blog Hop

Big day for Bella Design Studio

My heart is sad...

Pixie Dust Studio - Christmas in July Sketch Challenge

Bella Design Studio Challenge Monday

Lots to share today!!!

Pixie Dust Studio - Red White Blue

Bella Design Studio - FUNKY CHICKEN

Karen's Doodles Challenge #17 - Red-White-Blue

THE STAMPING BOUTIQUE BLOG HOP

Fab Friday Copic Challenge

Craftalicious Challenge - Monochromatic

YIPPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

Piddle n Diddle

FAB FRIDAY INSPIRATION COPIC CHALLENGE

Pixie Dust Studio Challenge & New Release

Bella Studio Challenge

Pixie Dust Studio - Sneak Peek

A couple cards to share

Karen's Doodles Challenge - Summer

The Stamping Boutique

I {heart} Copics FAB FRIDAY CHALLENGE

Gift Card Holder Tutorial

DOG GONE IT!!!! *grin*

Pixie Dust Studio - TWILIGHT BLOG HOP!!!!

The Stamping Boutique - 2 Sketches 4 You

I {heart} Copics Fab Friday!!!!!

Happy Birthday Mads

New Release tomorrow from Pixie Dust Studio!

BLOG CANDY & NEW RELEASE FROM DogGoneStamps

PCP Sketch Challenge & Karen's Doodles

THREE'S A CHARM - BLOG HOP

Pixie Dust Studio Challenge - Round n Round

Crazy4Challenges - The Stamping Boutique

Card class with Sherrie Siemens at The Stamp Attic

Cards for Men - GOOD LUCK

Had an amazing weekend!

Fab Friday Challenge - MONOCHROMATIC

Here's my Cap'n Jack!!!!

NEW NEW NEW FROM PIXIE DUST STUDIO!!!!!

I {heart} Copics FABULOUS FRIDAY CHALLENGE

Shirleys2Girls Twisted Thursday Challenge

My Copic Marker Storage

Pixie Dust Studio DT Call

Green Peas

Shirleys 2 Girls - Postcards from Paris

I {heart} Copics Challenge #10

Pixie Dust Studio - Give Peas a Chance!!!! *giggle*

Shirleys 2 Girls Twisted Thursday

Lisa has some blog sweetness going on!!!!!

I {heart} Copics Color Challenge

Shirleys2Girls NEW RELEASE PARIS BLOG HOP

Happy Birthday Carlie Bug!

Karen's Doodles US Challenge #5 - Something borrowed, Something Blue...

I {heart} Copics Challenge

PIXIE DUST STUDIO - Princess Parade NEW RELEASE!!!

The Stamping Boutique - Scrapbook Sketch Challenge

Twisted Thursday with S2G - APRIL FOOLS!

The DigiShack - Wednesday Challenge

Practical Scrappers & The Stamping Boutique

Karen's Doodles Challenge #4 - Joint Blog Challenge

Fabulous Friday Challenge at I {heart} Copics on PCP

Stamping Boutique ENCHANTED BLOG HOP

Love at First bite - Karen's Doodles Challenge #2

Karen's Doodles Sale *woot woot*

Karen's Doodles KIDS Challenge Blog

Paper Jewels Challenge #2

I {heart} Copics Challenge - CHICKEN GIRL DESIGNS

Pixie Dust Studio Sneak Peek - Upcoming Release

Pixie Dust Studio - Challenge Flowers & buttons

Shirleys 2 Girls Twisted Thursday - STRIPES!!!!

The Stamping Boutique - Sketch challenge

Watercolor Wednesday with The DigiShack

RIP Fletcher

DOG GONE IT!!!! grin

Pixie Dust Studio - Give Peas a Chance!!!! giggle

Karen's Doodles Sale woot woot