Stamp It! Cards...

Have you seen the new Stamp It! Cards magazine??? It is out on shelves now...if you have it take a peek at page 71!! :) I made a card for my boss for Christmas and it was accepted for publication!!

Here's a peek of my card....

I'll be back later with my Blogger's Challenge project, I forgot to email myself the picture, work gets in the way of my personal life!!!

Spring Wishes...

Spring is when you feel like whistling even with a shoe full of slush. -Doug Larson

Have you heard that Whiff of Joy is having a Guest Designer Call?? I Adore their amazing images and decided to try my hand at the sketch and see if it gets me anywhere...

Here is the sketch to follow:


I used my new girl from the Spring Kit, these Elizabeth Bell images are so so sweet!! She reminds me of me when I was a little girl, the cute poses and innocent face, I am not sure what happened to that innocent little girl. ;)

I Had to use my new Porcelain Paper...I seriously LOVE this paper...I may have to get a new pack soon!


Here is an inside shot...


Supplies:
Stamps: Willow with Flower Basket, Butterflies (WOJ,) Have a Great Day (Inkadinkado,) Eggstravaganza Sentiments (Elzybells)
Paper: Porcelain (Basic Grey,) Regal Rose (SU)
Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento,) Regal Rose, Vanilla Craft (SU)
Misc: Prima Flowers, Dew Drops, Stardust Gelly Roll Pen, Lace Ribbon, White Polka Dot Ribbon, Stardust Stickles

Thanks for stopping by!!

All About a Boy...

Old boys have their playthings as well as young ones, the difference is only in the price. -Benjamin Franklin

It's Tuesday and time for another JBelle Challenge!!! This week is a free for all, with a leaning towards About a Boy by Fancy Pants.

I decided to go with the lean and made a quick card for my Nephew. I stamped the Happy Birthday on the transparency and attached it to the Wild Child PP and Card base with 4 brads, then I colored the star shaped bling with a Sharpie and added a little punched star in the middle.


Here is the inside view...

Supplies:
Stamps: All Occasions (Inkadinkado,) Birthday Centers (CHF)
Paper: Wild Child, Fresh & Funky (Fancy Pants)
Ink: Black StazOn
Misc: Bling Star, Star Punch, Glitter Brad

Dont forget to check out the other Team Member's creations:

• AJ
• Heather
• Jennifer
• Jill
  
• Kimberly
• Kisa
• Lindsey
• Lynda
• Melissa
• Michelle
• Maren
  
• Shannan
• Taylor

Thanks for stopping by!

Please play along, use any JBelle Product (I'm sure you have Something in your stash!!) Link your creation to the JBelle Blog and use JBE041 if you upload to a Gallery!

Memory Game...

Today is the Big Day! Release Day!!! Run check out all the new fun stuff and make sure to stop by Elizabeth's Blog...a little birdie told me there might be a Giveaway goin' on!!!

As SOON as I saw the new Elzybells Eggstravaganza and Eggstravaganza Sentiments I knew I wanted to attempt a Memory Game for my son's Easter Gift...


I cover a 4 oz Square tin with paper, added an "Easter Egg Hunt" tag and some ribbon, then to make the Memory game itself I cut more patterned paper and white CS to 2" x 2" and stamped out different eggs, matching 2 of each. I glued the CS to the PP and then rounded the edges and added some little flowers to the corners...they fit nicely inside the tin and Connor can carry it with him to Grandma's house to play with his cousin!


Supplies:
Stamps: Eggstravaganza and Eggstravaganza Sentiments (Elzybells)
Paper: Tiptoe thru the Tulips (Imaginisce,) White Papertrey CS
Ink: Regal Rose, Tempting Turquoise, Green Galore, So Saffron (SU)
Misc: Grosgrain ribbon, Bling, Scallop Scissors, Stickles, Oval Punch, Square Clear Top Tin

Thanks for stopping by...now GO!!!! SHOP!! :D

My Just Desserts...

ETA: Sorry for the weird pictures....not sure what happened to the colors and the pixels???

Time for another peek??? Excited for the release???? Just one more day!!!!Today I used the clear set "Just Desserts" again...how can you resist??? Elzy is so sweet and and the sentiments are amazing!!! Elizabeth created a Wonderful release, just wait until you see all the Goodies!!!

I used this week's Sketch Challenge from SCS, I just flipped it on it's end to fit the image. I paired Elzy with Porcelain by Basic Grey and some fun Green Swirls from Prima (some...lol, ok a Lot!)I also went over the dress and around the edges of the image and layer with Hottie Pink Blingz...

Here is an inside view...another chance to use the fun sentiments included...

Supplies:
Stamps: Just Desserts (Elzybells)
Paper: Barely Banana (SU,) Porcelain (Basic Grey)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Misc: Prima Swirls, Prima Flowers, Paper Piercing Tool, Pink Stickles, Porcelain Button, Flower Punch, Hottie Pink Blingz

Thanks for stopping by, come back tomorrow for Release Day!!!!

Resist Temptation...

Sneaky peeky #2!!! This on gives you a little peek of the new Elzy Clear Set, Just Desserts...Seriously Delicious stuff!!!

My girl and treats are colored with Copics, of course. The paper I used is an older Imaginisce paper called Tiny Tantrum...it is Flocked!!! The blue dots are covered in soft blue flock!!! I added a thin line of Sakura Stardust Glitter pen to the edge of the tilted layer to set it off a little...

Are these sentiments not the best???? I love the humor Elizabeth has added to these fun sets!!!

Supplies:
Stamps: Just Desserts, Temptation (Elzybells)
Paper: Tiny Tantrum (Imaginisce,) Vanilla Bean CS (Memory Box,) White (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Misc: Iris Blue Bling, White Gel Pen, Paper Piercing Tool

Thanks for stopping by! More peeks tomorrow!!!

Strong and Rich...

It's Sneak Peek Time!!! Elizabeth has some Super cute stuff up her sleeve this time around!! There is, of course a new Elzy, but today I want to show you something else. I Loved this set as soon as I laid eyes on it...the images are simple and straight forward, perfect for Copics, Pencils, Watercolors or Paper Piercing. And he sentiments, Oh My, the sentimens. :D

Here is one of my favorites sentiments, paired with 2 paper pieced Coffee Mugs using Marrakech by Basic Grey...
Here is a detail of the Stardust Gelly Roll pen I added to the coffee mug details and the steam...


Come back tomorrow for more peeks...I will be showing them all weekend long until Release Day Monday!!!

A Recipe...

It's time for another Elzybells Bi-Weekly Challenge...this one is brought to us by Steph. She gave us a recipe to follow! So cook something up with a dash of this:

2 pieces of ribbon
3 brads
and a rectangle

We would Love to see your Creations, link to Elizabeth's Blog and if you upload to SCS or another site please use keyword EBC14.

My 2 pieces of ribbon are tricky ;) I used one big one and then just tied a simple knot around it with a thin piece....

And the inside!!! This is one NY's Resolution I am keeping ;)

Supplies:
Stamps: In the Dog House, Happy Thoughts (Elzybells)
Paper: Marrakech (Basic Grey,) Crunching Leaves (October Afternoon, for the doghouse,) PTI White
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Misc: Striped Ribbon, Thin Satin Ribbon, Glitter Brads, Prima Flower, Mini Heart Twinkle Sticker

Thanks for stopping by!

CASEing Kim...

I like to think a flower opens itself to outgrow its ‘plantedness’. That it yearns to be ‘carried away’. Anonymous

This week's JBelle Tuesday Challenge is to CASE the most Fabulous Kim...she is an AMAZING stamper and colors like a pro...she uses almost Exclusively Koh-i-noor Pencils and Odorless Mineral Spirits, and Lucky Us, she is sharing a tutorial for us all on the Jacksonbelle Embellishments Blog!

While Kim is Wowing us with her Skillz, I CASEd her card found HERE I hadn't pulled out my Lizze Anne stamps yet and I Really wanted to use the Welcome Home set...

In store news...you MUST check out the newest arrivals...PRIMA....OH MY PRIMA!!! Butterflies, Vines, Stars, Stamps, Paper....OH MY Prima!!!

Here is my card...we would love for you to play along! Link your creation to the Jacksonbelle Embellishments Blog and if you upload to SCS or a similar site make sure and use Keyword JBE040 so we can find your creation!

Another inside job...

Supplies:
Stamps: Welcome Home (Lizzie Anne Designs,) Brighten your Day (Stampendous)
Paper: Realy Rust (SU,) Stampers Select (PTI,) Vanilla Bean CS, Sprout (Memory Box)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Misc: Satin Reversible Ribbon, Glitter Brads

Check out the other DT Creations!!!

• AJ
• Heather
• Jennifer
• Jill
  
• Kimberly
• Kisa
• Lindsey
• Lynda
• Melissa
• Michelle
• Maren
  
• Shannan
• Taylor

Thanks for stopping by!!

Man Cards and an Elzybells Promo...

Make yourself necessary to somebody. -Ralph Waldo Emerson

Strange mix of topics, right??? :)

First, I needed a birthday card for my Dad, who is a "Car Guy," he currently has a Rat Rod project with my brother, a 1939 Dodge Truck redo and is tinkering with his Harley. I knew as soon as I saw the Home plate from Artistic Outpost the truck in the set was Perfect for my Dad!

A friend reminded me recently that we, a scard makers, should really make 2 of each card when we have our supplies out...so I am going to try to do this, saves so much energy! I can never make 2 Identical cards, but using the stuff you have out to make multiple cards is a great idea!

My first card I used a piece of a Fabriano card I had messed up and did a Misting technique, I inked the stamp, then misted it with water before stamping it on the paper...

A Manly inside treatment...

And the second card of the set...for this one I stamped directly on the Fabriano paper and then went over it a little with a damp Aquapainter...

Supplies:
Stamps: Home (Artistic Outpost,) Birthday Centers (CHF)
Paper: Granola (Basic Grey,) Fabriano Mediovalis, Textured Brown and Blue Cards (DCWV)
Ink: Vintage Violet, Blue Bayou (SU)
Misc: Twill Ribbon, Top Note Die, Glazed Brads, Copper Brads

On an other subject....Make sure to Check Out

Elizabeth's Blog for an Elzybells Weekend Promo!!!

Craft Critique Carnival...

Need some last minute Valentine's Day craft ideas??? Need to look at/discover More crafty blogs??? Do I have the Place For You!!!! Craft Critique is having a Valentine's Day Carnival!!! Jump on over and start clicking...your mind will be boggled, your eyes will be candied, your Mojo will be found!!! (Look for my name on the list!!! I have 6 posts featured!!! WOO HOO!!)

Cupcake Carrier...

The poet and the politician have this in common: their greatness depends on the courage with which they face the challenges of life. -John F. Kennedy

This week's Blogger's Challenge was to make a Valentine...I had made some Mini cupcakes for my son's 1/2 Birthday and it gave me the perfect opportunity to try out something I had been thinking about for weeks. My friend Debbie recently mailed me a Martha Stewart Treat box with a challenge to decorate it. As soon as I saw the for individual scalloped boxes I wondered if I could turn them upside down and make a little cupcake box.

I embossed some Pretty in Pink CS with the Swiss Dots CB folder, cut them to 3x3 and then using a small scalloped Nestibilities Die, cut a hole in the center. I attached them to the bottom side of the 4 cups and then cut a hole in each cup. I just added Sticky gems to the corners of each of the little cupcake nests, as well as all around the edges of the larger box. I added a ribbon tied in a bow and then punched tags from Red and pink paper, stamped an A Muse sentiment and embellished it with an Inkadinkado heart and I was done...all it needed was the cupcakes!

Supplies:
Stamps: Hearts (Inka,) Sweetest (A Muse)
Ink: Basic Black, Cat's Eye Queue Liquid Chalk
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Red Textured CS
Misc: Sticky Gems, Ribbon, Tag Punches, MS Crafts Box, Circle Nesties

Thanks for stopping by!!

Heart Tree...

Love doesn't grow on trees like apples in Eden - it's something you have to make. And you must use your imagination too. -Joyce Cary

Tired of Valentine's Day Cards???? TOO BAD! :) I have another one for you today...this one is for this week's Jacksonbelle Tuesday Challenge...Lynda made us a Wonderful sketch, I really enjoyed this one!!! I decided to make another tree full of hearts, I really liked the last one I did...this one is a Little brighter though! ;)

I used Basic Grey's Urban Prairie on a Black card base to really set off the colors...the tree is by Imaginisce...it has little flowers all over it, but I covered each of them with a Mini Heart Twinkle from A Muse...

Here is an inside shot...more Urban Prairie and a simple sentiment from Elzybells...

Check out the other Design Team creations and don't forget to play along, if you upload to SCS or another similar site use keyword JBE039 so we can see what you made!!!

• AJ
• Beth
• Heather
• Jennifer
• Jill
  
• Kimberly
• Kisa
• Lindsey
• Lynda
• Melissa
• Michelle
• Maren
  
• Shannan
• Taylor
  

Thanks for stopping by!

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Last of the Card Kits...

Here are the last of the kits, thanks for stopping by to see all 12 of them!!

First, Kris' kit...This one follows Amy R's Sketch challenge for this week. Kris sent the ultra cute Memory Box Penguin and some Basic Grey Bittersweet paper along with the Heart embossed background...

Kim sent this adorable frog image from Stampavie...he cracks me up!!! The paper, Sweetie Pie Squeeze is from Bo Bunny...So pretty!

Colleen sent a Super adorable image and sentiment from SUINK called Will You Be My Valentine, along with some perfect Valentine paper she picked up at Target...Come back tomorrow for my JBelle Tuesday Challenge card...and don't forget EVERYTHING at Jacksonbelle Embellishments is 30% off thru midnight tomorrow!!!!