Tuesday, February 9, 2010

My Mind's Eye Be Loved Paper Kit

Just a little quick post today!! This is a wonderful line of paper from My Mind's Eye called Be Loved. I made these samples for our local stamp and scrapbooking store in Fort Mill, SC, Southern Scrapbooks. Peggy is the owner, and she has some awesome paper packs, plus she has Copic Ciaos and a refilling staion for the Copic markers.
This is a sample scrapbook page that I made using my little sweetheart, Meredith! These paper kits are awesome, and they are very versatile and economical!

Monday, February 8, 2010

Another Tilda Comin' at Ya!!

Well, can I just say that I struggled with this one? I was going for the look of a room, but it seems like it needs more. BUT, I didn't want to gunk it up too much and lose the effect. Did that make sense? I used the paper, quote, and chipboard frame from the Cosmo Cricket deal at Tuesday Morning...yes, I was able to snag one. Who wouldn't want over 9000 pieces of stuff for $14.99???

Anyway, I loved the two images (rocking chair and the Tilda), so I wanted to do them justice by pairing them with something. My grosgrain ribbon serves as a chair rail for the room and separation of the wallpaper. And, as luck would have it, this is one of my favorite Thoreau quotes, so it was kismet!
I hope you all had a spectacular day. I was able to see my mom today. My parents live 12 hours away, but for two months in the winter, they stay in Myrtle Beach, SC, which is only about 3 1/2 hours away. Well, my mom is a quilter and she has made some quilting friends down South. They take a bus trip to Mary Jos in Gastonia, NC (an incredible fabric store like no other) every year, and we go and meet up with her for lunch and shopping (it's a half hour drive for us!). Meredith was so excited to see her Mimi! Today was fun, and I picked up some awesome ribbon and lace for future cards!
Card Details:
Stamps: unknown Tilda and rocking chair by Magnolia
Paper: Cosmo Cricket DP; Chocolate Chip and Close to Cocoa CS by Stampin' Up
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: chipboard and quote by Cosmo Cricket; SU ribbon; Copic markers; brads

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Tilda and Edwin Skating to the Color Throwdown

I guess that I have been rediscovering my Magnolia stamps this week! These were images that I received from someone...not sure who, and I finally put the copics to the paper and came up with the card. The image and the background are so detailed that I didn't want too much detail in the card to distract from it. I did have to dust off the Exacto knife to get into the tiny little curves. The Tilda and Edwin image was separate, and I cut it out and popped it up on the Park image. I think that I was intimidated by these two images at first, but it was fun once I started!

I paired the images with this week's Color Throwdown #78, which was to use Pink Pirouette, Soft Sky and Kraft together...so soft and delicate, like a snowflake!

And, I diligently used scraps to create the card!!


Card Details:
Stamps: Tilda and Edwin skating and Park by Magnolia; More Great Greetings by SU
Paper: Kraft CS, Soft Sky CS, and Pink Pirouette DSP by Stampin' Up
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Copic markers; EK Success Border punch; SU oval and Scalloped Oval punches; Cuttlebug embossing folder;

Paper Sundae with a Sugar Creek Hollow "Sprinkling" on Top!


I'm very excited to share this card with you today and to tell you that I have the pleasure of serving on the Sugar Creek Hollow Design Team. I am a part of an amazing group of women faith and talent are an example for us all. Sugar Creek Hollow will be debuting on March 1st, but you get a little sneak peek here today and in the next week of some brand new images!





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Please visit my other team members to see their incredible creations!

Design Team Coordinator: Joseline

Kristina
Cheri
Cassandra
Cassie
Joan
Stephanie
Marsha
Dani
Suzi
Loretta
Donna
Sarah
Tracy - owner


Guest Designers:
Kelly
Linda

My card is also for the Paper Sundaes Challenge #4, which is a wonderful sketch! This is a fun challenge blog, so please check it out!! I just won this past week, so I can't wait to redeem my prize!

Card Details:
Stamps: Heart by Sugar Creek Hollow
Paper: Elegant Floral by GCD Designs; Real Red and Basic Black CS by Stampin' Up
Ink: computer ink
Accessories: Royal Red Shimmerz; EK Success Border Punch; black satin ribbon; Red rhinestone stickers
Copic Markers: R22, R24, R27, R29

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Love is in the Chocolates!

I don't know about you, but chocolate is my best friend and my worst enemy at times. However, I love it nonetheless. If I receive a box of chocolates, I have to scope out the caramel ones first. The last ones to be eaten are the cordial cherry ones...YUCK!! In fact, they will get eaten by someone else!

This Magnolia card is another one made from the images that I colored last weekend. It's fun to have an image already to go when you sit down to put a card together. Being that I seem to have more paper than a well-stocked scrapbook store, there is no worries about finding some to "match"! I did, however, use scraps from the Sweet Talk line from K&Company. It's a use your scraps weekend, so dig them out and use them!

This card is for the following challenges:

Roses on Paper #30 - sketch
Stampin' for the Weekend - Valentine's theme

Stamp Something - Love
Cute Card Thursday #98 - spots and dots
Copic Colour Challenge #50 - E18, E42, E77 (which I used on the box of chocolates)
Paper Sundaes #3 - Valentine's theme

Crazy 4 Challenges #23 (C4C23) - Valentine theme

Card Details:
Stamps: Tilda and box of chocolates by Magnolia
Paper: Sweet Talk by K&Company; Chocolate Chip and Sahara Sand by Stampin' Up
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Copic markers; adhesive ribbon by K&Co; flourish from Cricut Home Decor cart; Sweet Talk stickers by K&C0

Friday, February 5, 2010

Won't You Be Mine?

Happy Friday...it is raining a miserable rain here. I feel like we are going to float away! I did some cleaning on my craft room, but it is by no means great. I get sidetracked and start working on a project, but the good news is...I cleaned up after the project. Baby steps!!



Today's card is an image that I received from my friend Heather...she seriously hooked me up with the Lily and Billy stamps to try. I took many images with me to the beach this past weekend, and I just colored! This is one of those. I wanted to use a few craft store finds on here. The charm says, "Be mine" but you can't see it well in the picture. The two ribbons are from Basic Grey. I usually list my copic marker colors, but I didn't keep very good track of them while I was coloring this weekend. I used the following challenges to showcase the image:









Card Details:

Paper: Bittersweet by Basic Grey; Pink Pirouette and Riding Hood Red by Stampin' Up
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Copic markers; Basic Grey ribbon; heart charm; rhinestone stickers; EK Sucess border punch; Nestabilities; rosettes

Thursday, February 4, 2010

My Craft Room EXPLODED!!

No, seriously, it looks like a bomb went off. I get something cleaned up, and another part of the room becomes a disaster.

So, today is clean up day!!

Anyone else out there cleaning their creative space?

Nancy

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

FBW95 Sassy in Jeans!!

Happy, happy Wednesday, Flutter By fans!! It is February, can you believe it? Meredith and I went to Myrtle Beach this past weekend, and the only supplies that I took with us were images and Copic markers. Meredith had a ball using my Copic markers to color images (the ones that I would let her have!!) I was able to finally color this little cutie. Way back over the summer, Cristy Croll designed this stamp especially for Danni and her Flutter By Wednesday challenge. I can't believe that it took me this long to use it! It's a sassy image, and I knew that denim and pink would have to finish it off!
This week's challenge is an open one...just don't forget to use a fairy, butterfly or angel somewhere on your card. LINK YOUR CARD HERE. It has been amazing to see the response to our wonderful Flutter By Wednesday challenge each week! I was remiss in commenting due to our little vacation and lack of internet access, but I promise to visit your creations this week!
My card is also for the following challenges:
Crafty Catz Challenge #17 - sketch HERE
Saturday Spotlight (SSHP16) - Bigger is Better (large image and other items on card)
Card Details:
Paper: Going Gray and Pink Passion CS by Stampin' Up; Denim DSP; Pink flower DSP by SEI
Accessories: Copic markers (Y11, Y21, E31, E00, E01, B32, B34, RV21, RV23, E55, E57, RV25, RV29); SU 1 1/4, 1 3/8, and scalloped circle punches; prima flowers; rhinestone brad; American crafts rubons; Pink Poinsettia Blingz by Shimmerz

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Oh, Spring, where art thou?

Just a little quick card to share today!! It is cold, rainy and basically miserable here, so I'm longing for spring. I thought this card might cheer me up! Well, it is bright and cheerful, but I am still buried under 3 layers of clothing. Alas, spring will be here soon enough, and I'm sure that we will start complaining about the hot weather...there is no winning!
I was finally able to use my Basic Grey Origins paper...it is so rich and gorgeous! I just love it!! The image is from Rusty Pickle Digital Delights called Marigold.
Card Details:
Stamps: Marigold by Rusty Pickle Digital Delights; Riveting by Stampin' Up
Paper: Origins by Basic Grey; Garden Green and Summer Sun by Stampin' Up
Ink: Garden Green by SU
Accessories: Copic markers; SU 1 1/4, 1 3/8 and scalloped circle punches; May Arts ribbon; SU ribbon

Monday, February 1, 2010

Rusty Pickle Sneak Peeks - Day One: Flowers Abound

These are two images that can be found in the new release at the Rusty Pickle Digital Delights! Many flowers and flourishes will be available!! Working with these new images gave me the opportunity to be able to use some really awesome papers that were gathering dust! And, I even consulted my big book of flowers for ideas on how to color them. Now, I'm longing even more for spring!

We hope you enjoy these sneak peeks for the next three days from the Rusty Pickle! Please visit my team mates blogs for other creations using this brand new release!
Card Details:
Card #1:
Stamps: Dogwood Flower by Rusty Pickle
Paper: Eva by Basic Grey; Rich Razzleberry and Pink Pirouette by SU
Accessories: Copic markers; brad; Prima flower; Nestabilities; Basic Grey velvet ribbon
Card #2:
Stamps: Cala Lily by Rusty Pickle; Sentiment by Stampin' Up
Paper: Origins by Basic Grey; Summer Sun, Garden Green, and Close to Cocoa by Stampin' Up
Accessories: Border punch, scalloped oval and oval punches by SU; Basic Grey ribbon; Copic markers