Sunday, April 28, 2013

Happy Birthday Skyline Card

Hey Y'all!!!

Happy Sunday and hope all is well. Here is the seventh challenge of CAS on Sunday!

This weeks challenge is a sketch.....here is the awesome sketch:

.....and here is my card......CHECK IT!!!!

This weeks sponsor is Team Utopia

Make sure that you check out what the other awesome DT members created and also play along in this awesome challenge!!

I also played along in the CAS-ual Fridays Birthday Challenge:


Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!!!

-t


Card Recipe for Happy Birthday Card
Stamps: Mama Elephant
Paper: Pink, Turquoise(Bazzill), DP(Studio Calico)
Ink: VersaMark Watermark ink, Onyx Black, Lady Bug(Tsukineko)
Accessories: Washi Tape(Queen and Co.), Happy Birthday sticker(SRM)
Tools: Corner Rounder(We R Memory Keepers), Scissors, Heating Tool
Other: Black Embossing Powder(Imagine Crafts)



Saturday, April 27, 2013

Mom.....You Rock!


Hey Y'all!!!!

Happy Saturday and hope all is well. Today is my turn to share a project using Imagine Crafts/ Tsukineko products. My post today is a challenge post and we were challenged to create our own stamps using Tsukineko's Tack and Peel. Here is what I came up with and it goes a lil somethin' like this........CHECK IT!!!

I decided to use bubble wrap to create my own stamp!! Here are the deets:
1. Create stamp using Tack N' Peel and Bubble Wrap.
2. Distress Designer Paper.
3. Create card using pink cardstock and adhere green DP to card.

4. Add Mango Madness VersaMagic Chalk Ink to Bubble Wrap "stamp".
5. Stamp bubble wrap image onto Neenah Solar White cardstock.
 
6. Repeat #4 and#5 using Aloe Vera VersaMagic Chalk ink and.....
7. .....Pink Petunia VersaMagic Chalk ink.
8. On the various stamped pieces of paper trace star on the paper and cut it out.
9. After stamped pieces are cut out distress stars using paper distresser.

10. Adhere stars to cards using pop up dots.
 11. Stamp Mom....You Rock! onto pink cardstock and on American Crafts DP.


Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko products used:
 
Tack N Peel
Aloe Vera VersaMagic Chalk ink
Mango Madness VersaMagic Chalk ink
Pink Petunia VersaMagic Chalk ink
Onyx Black Versa Fine ink


I also played along in a few challenges too. I used the colors this week from Play Date Cafe:

I used the CAS(E) This Sketch sketch for this week:

 
Thanks for stopping by and have a great Saturday!!!

-t


Card Recipe for Mom....You Rock! Card
Stamps: Paper Smooches
Paper: Pink(Bazzill), Designer Papers(Studio Calico and American Crafts), Solar White(Neenah)
Inks: Mango Madness, Aloe Vera, Pink Petunia, Onyx Black(Tsukineko)
Tools: Paper Distresser(Tim Holtz), Corner Rounder(We R Memory Keepers), Scissors
Other: Bubble Wrap, Tack N Peel(Tsukineko)

 




 



Thursday, April 25, 2013

Stampendous! April 2013 Release- Journey to Oz

Hey Y'all!!!

Happy Thursday and hope all is well. So I am sooooooo STOKED because I get to share a card that I created from the Stampendous! April 2013 release!! This is what I created and it goes a lil somethin' like this.....CHECK IT!!


The image(Cling Tin Man Reader) that I used is from the Lisa Hindsley collection and her whole collection is TOTALLY RAD!!! Make sure that y'all check out what the other awesome ladies of Stampendous! created....you will not be disappointed!!!

I also played along in the Dynamic Duos challenge:

I used the Freshly Made Sketches sketch this week:


Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!!

-t

Card Recipe for It's Your Day Tin Man card
Stamps: Stampendous!
Paper: Solar White(Neenah Paper), Hobby Lobby DP
Ink: Tuxedo Black, Onyx Black(Tsukineko), Copic Markers
Tools: Corner Rounder(We R Memory Keepers), Paper Distresser(Tim Holtz), Scissors
Technique: Copic Coloring, Distressing

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Thinking of You....

Hey Y'all!!!

Hope all is well. Me.....I am doing much much better!! Sunday I had to go in for Emergency Oral Surgery....Two Wisdom teeth pulled and one molar.....yeah.....cray cray!!! My crazy nerve pain is gone and I can move on with my life......yayness!!! I am hurting from the procedure but other that that....AWESOMESAUCE!!! I finally created a card and it goes a lil somethin' like this......CHECK IT!!!!

I used my brand new goodies from Neat and Tangled(LURVE me some Danielle and Neat and Tangled stamps!!!)......and here is my sequins debut.....hee hee!! I created this card for three challenges. I created this card for the Little Tangles Embossing Challenge(yes....I am on the DT but did not submit last week):

I used the Play Date Cafe colors for this week:


I also used the Crazy for CAS sketch:


Thanks for stopping by, y'all!!!

-t

Card Recipe for Thinking of You Card
Stamps: Neat and Tangled
Paper: Solar White(Neenah Paper), Yellow DP(Cosmo Cricket), Pink(Bazzill), Gray DP(Studio Calico)
Ink: Onyx Black, Versamark Watermark Ink(Tsukineko)
Accessories: Washi Tape(Queen and Co), Sequins(Neat and Tangles)
Tools: Paper Distresser(Tim Holtz), Scissors, Heating Gun
Other: Black Embossing Powder(Imagine Crafts)

Friday, April 19, 2013

Happy Birthday....in Spring Colors!

Hey Y'all!!!

Hope all is well and Happy Friday.....Woot Woot!!! I have an post for Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko today!!

This card was made for April's themed challenge.....and that would be Spring!!! Here is my card for the day and it goes a lil somethin' like this.......CHECK IT!!!

Here is what I used to create this Springy card:

1. Emboss, round corners and make card from Guava cardstock.
2. Cut Circle using Big Shot and Sponge cardstock using Memento Bamboo Leaves ink.
3. Stamp Floral image onto white cardstock using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink.
4. Using Fireworks Dandelion, Pear Tart, Angel Pink and Tangelo mist and splatter inks all over flower and cut out partially.
5. Adhere Floral image onto Circle panel and adhere Circle panel onto card.
6. Tie yellow ribbon around card.
7. Stamp "Happy Birthday" with Versa Fine Onyx Black ink onto a piece of Orange cardstock, create banner tag and adhere to card.
8. Add pearl.

I used the following Imagine Crafts/ Tsukineko products
Memento Tuxedo Black Dye Ink
Memento Bamboo Leaves Dye Ink
VersaFine Onyx Black Pigment Ink
Fireworks! Tangelo
Fireworks! Angel Pink
Fireworks! Pear Tart
Fireworks!Dandelion
Ink Blushers

(I am sneek peeking some new Stampendous! that will be coming out soon!!)

I also played along in the Seize the Birthday Challenge:

I also played along in the Splitcoast Stampers CAS challenge for this week!!! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

-t

Card Recipe for Happy Birthday Card
Stamps: Stampendous!
Paper: Guava(Bazzill), Orange(Scraps), Solar White(Neenah)
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Memento Bamboo Leaves, VersaFine Onyx Black, Fireworks(Angel Pink, Tangelo, Pear Tart, Dandelion) (Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko)
Accessories: Yellow Ribbon(Offray), Pearl(Michaels)
Tools: Circle Nestibilities(Spellbinders), Corner Rounder(We R Memory Keepers), Big Shot(Ellison), Scissors

Sunday, April 14, 2013

DeNami Fancy Favors Blog Hop




Hey Y'all!!!

Welcome to the DeNami Fancy Favors Blog Hop!!! If you just came from Barb's
awesome blog then you are at the right place if not please go to the
DeNami Design Blog to start at the beginning of the hop!!!! The reason that this awesome blog hop is going on is so that we can become inspired by awesome creations by the DT and the other awesome hoppers!! DeNami Design is giving away THREE $20 gift certificates!! They will be giving away one gift certificate to a random participant (DT members not eligible) and then they will also be giving away TWO gift certificates to TWO people who comment along the hop......how cool is that!!!!

The creation you see above is a project that I created just for this blog hop!!! I had sooooooo much fun creating this project!! Thanks for looking and thanks for stopping by!!!! Next on the hop is Deb W.
 and I know she has an awesome project for y'all to see!!! Hope y'all had fun hopping!!!!


Have a great day!!

-t


Project Recipe for For You Favor Bag
Stamps: DeNami Design
Paper: Echo Park, Glassine Bag(SRM)
Ink: Onyx Black(Tsukineko)
Accessories: Twine(The Twinery), Pearl(Michaels)
Tools: Embossing Folder(Provo Craft), Big Shot(Ellison), Scissors


Oh Yeah Baby!

Hey Y'all!!!

Happy Sunday and hope all is well. Here is the sixth challenge of the CAS on Sunday!!

This week's theme is Round and Round(Using Circle on your card)....and my card goes a lil somethin' like this......CHECK IT!!!

This week's challenge is sponsored by Team Utopia

Make sure that you check out what the other awesome DT members created and also play along in this awesome challenge!!

I also used the Mama Elephant sketch:

I also used the Inspired By inspiration photo:


Thanks for stopping by!!!

-t


Card Recipe for Oh Yeah Baby Card
Stamps: Mama Elephant
Paper: SU!, PTI, Echo Park, Bazzill, Paper Doily(Party City)
Ink: Onyx Black(Tsukineko)
Accessories: Pearl(Michaels)
Tools: Various Circle Punches(EK Success), Corner Rounder(We R Memory Keepers)

Friday, April 12, 2013

A Feathery Happy Birthday!

Hey Y'all!!!

Happy Friday and hope all is well!! So today is my first post as an Artist In Residence for Imagine Crafts/ Tsukineko and I am just sooooooooooooooooooo STOKED!!

Today's post is Artist's Choice and this is what I created...and it goes a lil somethin' like this.....CHECK IT!!!


I decided to use a new technique to me.....sponging using a stencil!! This was soooooooo fun!! Here is what I did to create this card:

1. Create card using Neenah Solar White cardstock.
2. Using Mini Peacock Feathers stencil and Ink Blushers sponge using  Memento Danube Blue Dye Ink onto Neenah Solar White cardstock.
3. Using Tangelo Fireworks Mist mist all over image panel.
4. Using Pop Up Dots adhere feathers image panel onto card and add pearls.
5. Stamp "Happy Birthday" using Versamark Watermark Ink onto colored cardstock.
6. Create banner and adhere to card.

I used the folllowing Imagine Crafts/ Tsukineko Products
Memento Danube Blue Dye Ink
Tangelo Fireworks
VersaMark Watermark Ink
Ink Blushers

I also played in The Play Date Cafe Color Challenge this week:


Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!!
-t


Card Recipe for Feathery Happy Birthday Card
Stamps: Market Street Stamps
Paper: Solar White(Neenah), Colored Cardstock(Bazzill)
Ink: Danube Blue, Tangelo Fireworks Mist, VersaMark Watermark Ink(Imagine Crafts/ Tsukineko)
Accessories: Pearls(Michaels)
Tools: Mini Peacock Feathers 6 x 6 Template(The Crafter's Workshop-Balzer Designs)
Other: Ink Blushers(Imagine Crafts), Pop Up Dots, Adhesive

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Chevron Happy Birthday

Hey Y'all!!!

Happy Wednesday and hope all is well. I have a card that I created for today and it goes a lil somethin' like this......CHECK IT!!!

I created this card using the Puzzle Piece Emboss Resist Technique. Check out the technique here. I also played along in the Fusion Challenge(I used the sketch and the inspiration photo). Thanks for stopping by and have a great Wednesday!!!

-t


Card Recipe for Chevron Happy Birthday Card
Stamps: Neat and Tangled
Paper: Black(Bazzill), White(Canvas Corp)
Ink: Angel Pink, Tangelo, Dandelion, Cottage Ivy, Onyx Black, Versamark Watermark Ink(Tsukineko)
Accessories: Happy Birthday Sticker(SRM)
Tools: Nestibilities, Big Shot
Technique: Puzzle Piece Emboss Resist

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

My Friend....

Hey Y'all!!

Hope all is well! So believe it or not Denver Public Schools decided to close today which meant that I had a Snow Day!! Woot Woot....DPS NEVER has Snow days! I pretty my just hung out with Theo and made a few cards as he napped. Here is the card that I created today and it goes a lil somethin' like this.......CHECK IT!!!

I created this card using Stampendous! Cling Agapanthus Long and I used the "My Friend" sentiment from the Stampendous! Happy Messages Perfectly Clear Stamp set. I played along in some challenges too. I used the CAS(E) This Sketch sketch for this week:

I played along in the Addicted To CAS Friend Challenge:

Last but not least I played along in the Less Is More Lime and Black challenge. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!!

-t


Card Recipe for My Friend Card
Stamps: Stampendous!
Paper:Green(Bazzill), Black(Memory Box), White(Canvas Corp), Designer Paper(Hobby Lobby)
Ink: Versamark Watermark Ink, Tuxedo Black Fireworks Mist, Onyx Black(Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko)
Tools: Corner Rounder(We R Memory Keepers), Nestibilities(Spellbinders), Big Shot(Ellison), Paper Distresser
Other: White Embossing Powder(Imagine Crafts), Pop Up Dots, Adhesive

Directions
1. Create, Spatter Ink(Tuxedo Black Fireworks Mist) and round edges to Green cardstock.
2. Distress and adhere designer paper panel onto card.
3.Stamp Agapanthus image onto black cardstock using Versamark Watermark Ink, adding White embossing Powder and Heat embossing.
4.Using Rectangle Nestibilities and Big Shot "cut" out Agapanthus  image.
5. Using Pop Up Dots adhere Agapanthus panel onto card on a slant.
6. Using Onyx Black stamp "My Friend" onto a piece of white cardstock and adhere to the Agapanthus panel.

Saturday, April 6, 2013

Mahalo

Hey Y'all!!!

Hope all is well and Happy Saturday!! I had some energy to create a few cards today. One card I can't show because I am submitting it to The Paper Crafts Stamping Royalty contest(Why the HECKS not, yo!!...lol). I am still not feeling 100% but I am getting there.....slowly...lol!! Here is my card for the day and it goes a lil somethin' like this......CHECK IT!!!

So.....I played in a total of FOUR challenges....yep....I am a BOSS....lol!!! I need to have a sense of humor because well.....y'all know my sicky sitchy....lol!! I created this card using the Keep It Simple sketch(I turned the sketch over):

I used the colors for the Play Date Cafe Challenge:

I played along in the CAS-ual Fridays Flowers(I created my own circle flowers without a die cut) and Chevron challenge(can y'all guess where the chevron pattern is?):

Last but not least is I played along in the Splitcoast Stampers Mixability Challenge(this weeks challenge is to create circle flowers.....I added some London Fog Mist....Woot Woot!!):


Thanks for stopping by!!!!

-t


Card Recipe for Mahalo Flower Card
Stamps: CAS-ual Fridays
Paper: PTI, Bazzill, Hobby Lobby, Studio Calico
Ink: London Fog Fireworks Mist, Onyx Black, Rich Cocoa(Imagine/ Tsukineko)
Accessories: Twine(The Twinery), Sticker Stitches(SRM)
Tools: Paper Distresser(Tim Holtz), Scissors

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Little Tangles Get Krafty Challenge



Hey Y'all!!

Happy Thursday and hope all is well. Welcome to another installment of the Little Tangles challenges!! This weeks challenge is to Get Krafty.....Woot Woot!! This is what I came up with and it goes a lil somethin' like this.......CHECK IT!!!!


Make sure that y'all check out what the other DT members did....they are AWESOME!!! The Little Tangles Challenge ends on Sunday, April 14, 2013 at 11:59PM EST. No Neat and Tangled Stamps? Use the super cute digital stamps seen here. The winner will receive a Neat and Tangled stamp set of their choice.


I also used the Freshly Made Sketch for this week:

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!!

-t


Card Recipe for Heart You Card
Stamps: Neat and Tangled
Paper: Bazzill, Michaels, White Corrugated Paper(Canvas Corp)
Ink: Onyx Black, Tuxedo Black Fireworks Mist(Imagine/ Tsukineko)
Accessories: Red Ribbon(Michaels), Pearl(Hobby Lobby)
Tools: Corner Rounder(We R Memory Keepers)