Spotlight on Amy Rohl

I have "known" Amy for about 4 years now. I've been a big fan of her work first on SCS and now I enjoy her blog as well. She is so talented and I just love her style! You'll find a link to her blog on my list (on the right).

This card inspired me! I love how quickly this came together!

Supplies: Stamp by Studio G

Papers: Pattern paper by Momenta (make a wish) ,SU! Real Red, Certainly Celery and Baja Breeze.

Accessories: Button by Autumn Leaves, White Ribbon 1/8", Scallop Border Punch, Glue Dot and corner punch.

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!

Thanks to all the service men & women and their families for their sacrifice!

Close to my Heart

Have you seen their new summer catalogue? It is awesome!!! I have't had a chance to stamp much lately because May has been so busy with end the school year stuff and my oldest is graduating on Tuesday so I feel bad I haven't posted anything in so long. So, I am sharing a few cards that a friend of mine made with CTMH products. She has a fun style and I love everything she does!

You can contact any CTMH demo for a catalogue but if you don't know anyone, here is a link to Teri's CTMH website

I also wanted to share a scrapbook page I made back in 2002 (photo was taken in 1995) using a similar sentiment. This cutie patootie is graduating in just a couple of days! Time goes by way too fast if you ask me :)Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day tomorrow!

Spotlight on Nichole Heady

Spotlighting Nichole Heady is like spotlighting Elvis!! Well, it's a bit different , OK, but not that much. Nichole has an amazing blog and is part of Papertrey stamp company. Her blog is one of the top 10 in the industry. I totally love her stuff and I have bought a few things from Papertrey but have yet to ink them up. I will soon. Anyway, I saw this card and wanted to use the sketch for my mother in law's card for Mother's day card.I embossed the butterfly to give it more texture. Since my sewing machine was out, I thought I'd use it! I need to make a few skirts and bonnets since my dear husband & I will be a Ma & Pa on a Pioneer trek in Wyoming in about a month. It is weird sewing on paper but it turned out fun.
Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day!

Recipe: Stamps by SU! God's Beauty (Hostess set, level 1) , Stampendous.
Papers: Parisian Breeze (113993) , Candy Lane ( 113980) , Kraft, Sage Shadow.
Ink: Sage Shadow, Basic Gray.
Accessories: Versamark, Black Embossing Powder, Heating Tool, Pop Dots, 1" Double Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon Chocolate Chip, Sewing Machine (old Singer but still works great)

Colour Throwdown # 40

Colour Throwdown is an awesome blog that features several ladies who are very talented and host colour challenges on a weekly basis. This is the card I made using the colours for this week.

I put some bleach on a paper towel and placed the stamp on the paper towel. I then stamped the image directly on the Sage Shadow cardstock. I waited for the bleach to dry. I then coloured the image with a cotton swab and pastels. It is a very fun and easy technique. My greeting is in French as my mother only speaks French :)

Recipe: Stamp by SU! Upsy Daisy (111710) , Fetes Diverses

Papers: Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip and Sage Shadow.

Ink: Chocolate Chip.

Accessories: Bleach, Pop Dots, 1/4 " grosgrain ribbon Sage Shadow (111369), Scallop Edge Punch (112091), Stampin' Pastels (105542).

Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day!

Spotlight on Karen Giron

Karen has an amazing blog and posts weekly sketch challenges. This is my entry for sketch # 15

I love how easy and simple this sketch is. This came together very quickly.

I ran my Happy Happy Birthday wheel on Kraft cardstock. Cut 1 1/4 inch strips and space them apart just a bit. Stamped the truck with brown Stazon on watercolour paper. Coloured with ink and watercolour brush. Waited for the ink to dry and cut around the image. Cut out an oval shape with my old Coluzzle, adhered the truck with Pop Dots and voila!! For fun, I decided to decorate the inside of my card. Great way to use scraps of paper.

Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day!

Recipe: Stamps by SU! Loads of Love (115022), Loads of Love Accessories (115024), Happy Happy Birthday Jumbo Wheel (111257)

Papers: Not Quite Navy, Kraft, Certainly Celery and Watercolour paper.

Ink: Brown Stazon, Certainly Celery, Not Quite Navy, Basic Gray, Real Red.

Accessories: 5/8" Grosgrain Ribbon (109052), Pop Dots, Coluzzle (102264), Aqua Painter (103954).

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Found this sketch on Lori's blog and thought I'd give it a try.

Added some Fun Flock to the rabbit to give it more texture. I also ran my Chocolate Chip marker along the edges of the ribbon for a little extra detail.

Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day!!

Recipe:

Stamps by SU! Birthday Banter (retired), and Pure & Simple Alphabet (retired)

Papers: Chocolate Chip, Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue and Whisper White.

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Scallop Circle Punch (109043), 1 1/4 circle punch ( 104403), Ribbon from Michael's, Pop Dots, Fun Flock, 2 Way Glue Pen (100425)

Technique: Masking

And the Lemonade Award goes to...

ME!!!

Lisa gave me this award!! She is so kind and I really appreciate it.

The Lemonade Stand Award is for being a blogger who shows great attitude and gratitude. I have to say that this describes Lisa perfectly!

To pick up the Lemonade Stand Award:

- Comment on this blog.

- Cut and paste the award logo and use it in your own blog.

- Nominate 5 to 10 blogs you feel show great attitude and gratitude.

- Link to your nominees within your blog post.

- Comment on their blogs to let them know they've received the award.

- Link back to the person who gave you the award to show your appreciation.

And I would like to nominate the following awesome bloggers for this award:

- Genevieve from My Creative Spaces

- Lizz from Letter Writting

- Heather from Witty Title Here

- Heather from Heather Sitarzewski

- Tracy from Durcan designs

All of these gals are so creative and I love that they share what they do. They are such an inspiration to me!

And now, here is a card I made for a wedding. Again, using a sketch I have been using quite a bit lately but it works so well!!

Recipe: Stamps by Stampendous and Stampabilities.

Papers: Basic Black, Whisper White, Certainly Celery.

Ink: Black, Certainly Celery, pretty in Pink.

Accessories: SU!'s Organdy Black Ribbon (retired).

How do you like my new header? I asked my Mia to make me one and she was so happy I would put her art work on the World Wide Web!!!

Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day!

Embossed Button

After seeing Kristina's tutorial on embossing on a button; I thought I'd give it a try. Such an easy technique and a fun way to add details on a button. I am having an Open House tonight and this will be one of the cards that we will make.

Have a happy day!

Recipe:

Stamps SU!'s Cheep talk ( # 113204), Trendy Trees ( # 113258 )

Papers: Baja Breeze, Old Olive and Whisper White.

Ink: Regal Rose, Old Olive, Baja Breeze and Chocolate Chip.

Accessories: Versamark, White Embossing Powder, Heating Tool, Button by Autumn Leaves.

Anniversary Card

I love how the Cuttlbug folders make it so easy to make a quick card when I need one.

Recipe:Stamps by PSX

Papers: Basic Black and Whisper White.

Ink: Versamark

Accessories: Silver Embossing Powder, Silver Organdy Ribbon, Cuttlebug Congratulations Folder, Circle Punch and Scallop Punch, Pop Dots.

Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day!

SS Colour Challenge # 213

My first card using this set and I just love it!! Today's colourschallenge at SCS are Bashful Blue, Close to Cocoa and So Saffron. You can see other entries here. The top of the muffin is coloured with So Saffron. I inked the cardstock for the shirt and cut it up. Adhered it to the original stamped image and voila! She has a cute print shirt!

Recipe: SU! Set Golden Oldies.

Papers: Whisper White, Close to Cocoa, SAB Designer Series Papers.

Ink: Close to Cocoa, Going Grey, Blush Blossom, Bashful Blue and So Saffron.

Accessories: Bashful Blue 1/2 " Striped Grosgrain Ribbon.

Thanks for stopping by and have a happy Tuesday!

100 Posts!! Woohoo!!

It is hard to believe that I am there already, considering I don't post very often. Between work and the kids, life gets busy. So, for my 100th post, I made this super quick card featuring the colour challenge #48 by Kristina Werner. Love those colours!!

Recipe: Stamps by Studio G (Michael's)

Papers: Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Kiwi Kiss.

Ink: Baja Breeze and Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Ribbon Baja Breeze.

This card is going to my new nephew Finn. Along with some baby goodies :)

Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!!

Spotlight on Carol, aka HB at SCS

Here is her super cute card http://happinessblooms.blogspot.com/2009/02/felt-flowers.html

Mine is a bit simpler because I need to send this in the mail and didn't think the bling along the grass would do well with USPS. A patient brought me some treats last week when she came in to get her teeth cleaned. Boy, did that make my day!!! So, hint hint, if you want to make your hygienist happy, bring her a treat next time you go in for a cleaning :)

Recipe:

Stamp: SU! Heard from the Heart (111644)

Papers: SU! Bashful Blue, Paper Studio.

Ink: Basic Black

Accessories: Felt Flowers from Target (dollar spot) , Pink Gem by Paper Studio.

This was the quickest card!!!

I am adding Carol's blog on my list. She makes gorgeous cards! Go check it out!

Spotlight on Dawn, the stampinscotsgirl

When I saw Dawn's card , I knew I had to make a similar one. I am adding a link to her gallery on my list. Go check it out; she makes beautiful cards!!This is the other card we made last night at the Open House.


The glue that I use to make the beads adhere to the paper is made by Tombo and you can find it here

Recipe: Stamp Set by SU! Doodle This (#108391) and Upsy Daisy (#111710)

Ink: Black Stazon

Papers: Basic Black, Almost Amethyst and watercolour paper.

Accessories: Black Grosgrain ribbon ( 109027), Scallop Edge Punch ( 112091), Watercolour Pencils ( 101879) , Blender Pens (102845) , Non SU! Beads (Hobby Lobby)

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

Spotlight on Tracy Harp

I loved how she made this super cute card. You can see it here . I am also including a link to her awesome blog on my list!

I made a few changed but very little. I added a yellow ribbon as I will be sending this to a soldier. A good friend of mine has adopted soldiers and is always is need of cards for them. Letter Writing is her new blog. Go check it out.

We will be making this card tonight at my Open House.

Recipe:

Stamp set by SU! Polka Dot Punches (Sale A Bration catalogue # 113788) and Upsy Daisy (111710)

Ink: Old Olive

Papers: Bashful Blue, Old Olive, Chocolate Chip and Delicate Dots Designer Series Paper SAB Catalogue # 114674)

Accessories: Scallop Circle Punch ( #109043), Ribbon is by Taylored Expressions and Pop Dots.

Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day!

Spotlight on Heather Pulvirenti / CC 208

Time to spotlight another amazing card maker! This time I thought I'd combine the spotlight with the colour challenge #208 over at SCS.

Heather has been so nice and has left comments many times on my blog. I have been following her blog for many months now and thought it was time to feature her. I am including a link to her blog on my list. Go check it out!!

Here is the card that inspired mine.

Recipe: Stamps by SU! Owl Together Now ( 111534)

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Pink Passion and Old Olive.

Papers: Chocolate Chip, Kiwi Kiss, Pink Passion and Whisper White.

Accessories: Polytwill Old Olive Ribbon, Circle Punches 1 1/4 ( 104403) and 1 3/8 (104401), Markers (105541), Lots of Pop Dots!!

Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day!!

Iridescent Iced Cupcake!!

I finally got a chance to play with my Sizzlits Cupcake from the new SU! catalogue. So much fun and so many possibilities!!! I got the sketch from this card by Kristina Werner. I don't need to add her blog on my list... it's been there for a long time because I totally love her blog!!!

To make the "frosting" of the cupcake sparkle, I covered the entire surface of the paper with Versamark. Then coated with a thin layer of Iridescent Ice. Heated with heating tool. Careful not to burn your fingers :) and voila!!

Recipe:

Stamp by SU! Crazy for Cupcakes (111618)

Ink: White Craft

Papers: Certainly Celery, So Saffron, Whisper White and Delicate Dots Designer Series papers from Sale A Bration catalogue (114674).

Accessories: Certainly Celery Grosgrain ribbon( 109031), Pop Dots, Versamark, Iridescent Ice (101930), Big Bold Cupcake Sizzlits Template (114509), Signo White gel Pen (105021) , White Embossing Powder (109132).

Thanks for stopping by and have a happy week!!

I love 3x3s

I needed a small card for a baby shower and used this sketch from the CPS blog. This blog is so fun because there are so many sketches and it is full of great ideas. Go check it out!!

Supplies: Stamp by Studio G
Papers: Bazzill, DCWV Nana's Nursery, SU! Whisper White.
Ink: SU! Chocolate Chip and Blush Blossom.
Accessories: SU!'s Scallop Square ( 112081), SU! Pink Gingham ribbon (retired), Pop Dots and Mini Glue Dots.
Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!!

Windy Spring Day

It is wiiiiiiiindy here today! Sheesh!!

I made a card for the occasion. Colorado winters /springs can be confusing at times. It is a balmy 65 F in February but it can snow on Memorial Day.

This card is very simple. Hope you like it!

Supplies

Stamp: by Buttermilk Basin (2000)

Papers: by Bazzill, Bo Bunny and Imaginisce

Ink: Basic Black

Accessories: Snowflake brad by Making Memories, Heart by Hero Arts, Ribbon from Michael's, Blender Pens and Watercolour pens, Pop Dots.

Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day!

Last Valentine Card

I hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine's Day! My DH and I had a nice evening last night with some friends and we painted our bedroom today. Yeah, no more white walls!!!

Here is my last Valentine's Day card until next year. It was very quick and simple.

Supplies: Stamp by Magenta

Papers: Paper Adventure, Whisper White, Riding Hood Red.

Ink: Riding Hood red, Black, Pretty in Pink.

Accessories: Riding Hood Taffeta Ribbon, Gem by Paper Studio and Pop Dots.

"True love begins when nothing is looked for in return"
- Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Spotlight on Chat aka Nitestamper

Chat's card is so beautiful that I just had to make one like hers. Well, almost. I had to change the colours since I didn't have any Pacific Point ribbon. So, I went with Baja Breeze instead. This is the other card we made at the Open House last Friday.

To make the moon, simply punch a circle out of a post it note. Place it where you want your moon and with a sponge, dab it on the ink pad and colour the center of the circle. Remove the post it note and voila!!

Thanks so much Chat for the inspiration!! You will find a link to her blog in my list (on the right side)

Supplies: stamp set Inspired by Nature( SU! 111656)

Ink: Baja Breeze and Old Olive

Papers: Whisper White and Baja Breeze

Accessories: 1 inch Double Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon (111847), Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch, Brad by Making Memories, Pop Dots, Piercing Tool, Sponge.

Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day!

Spotlight on Laura Brown

We will be making this card tomorrow night at my Open House.

It is inspired by Laura's card.

Including a link to her awesome blog! Go check it out!!

I'll include details later tonight! Need to go pick up kids from school right now!!!

Supplies: Stamp set by SU! A Happy Heart

Papers: Kraft, Whisper White.

Ink: Real Red, Close to Cocoa.

Accesssories: Real Red & Close to Cocoa markers, Real Red Grosgrain ribbon, Pop Dots.

Spotlight on Jenny L

Another cyber friend of mine is Jenny L. I "met" her on 2peas. She is so sweet and I love her clean and simple style. Here is the card that inspired me to make mine.


I am including a link to her fun blog, go check it out!!

Recipe: Stamp by Hero Arts
Papers: Regal Rose, Whisper White, Riding Hood Red and Paper Adventures
Ink: Riding Hood Red
Acccessories: Riding Hood Red Taffeta Ribbon, Pop Dots, Heart Gem, Glue Dot
Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day!!

Spotlight on Susan Roberts / Colour Challenge 203

I needed to make a quick card this morning because I have a lot to do today. One of those things is to attend a class about periodontal disease. Woohoo!!! I am excited because it is given by a local periodontist who is using laser therapy and he is having good success with it.

Anyhoo, when I saw Susan's card, I thought it would be the perfect inspiration for mine today, combining it with today's colour challenge over at SCS. Colours are Garden Green, Pacific Point and Baja Breeze. Here is the link to the colour challenge 203 gallery.
I am including a link to Susan's awesome blog! (on the right) Go check it out!

Since the kids are gone to school, Charlotte just flollows me everywhere I go. There she is,

posing with my card!
Recipe: Stamp Set Pun Fun
Papers: Whisper White, Pacific Point
Ink: Baja breeze, Garden Green, Black, More mustard.
Accessories: Baja Breeze Double Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Pop Dots, Flower Fusion Too, Cuttle Bug Folder Frills, Pearl (Hobby Lobby)
Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day!!

Spotlight on Susan - aka "peebsmama" / CC202

Hello everyone!!!
Here is my entry for the SCS Colour Challenge # 202.
Colours are Kiwi Kiss, Regal Rose and Bravo Burgandy.
I also wanted to spotlight Susan today. I've "known" her for a few years now from the 2Peasinabucket gallery. She also posts her wonderful cards on SCS and I am adding a link to her awesome blog. Go check it out!!!
Here is the card that inspired me http://susansdayoffcreations.blogspot.com/2009/01/tengui-hello.html

We've had spring like weather for the last few days and I am getting spring fever already. So, I was in the mood this morning for a spring feeling card :)
This came together very easily. I stamped the flowers with Versamark, then covered them with White Embossing powder. Heated them with heating tool. I also stamped smaller flowers on the Regal Rose paper with Versamark. I coloured the flower stamp next to the sentiment with a white gel pen. Added ribbon and voila!!!

Recipe: SU! stamp set called Simply Said, sentiemnt stamp by Kolette Hall
Papers: Kiwi Kiss, Bravo Burgandy, Regal Rose, Whisper White.
Ink: Craft White, Versamark, Bravo Burgandy.
Accessories: Bravo Burgandy Grosgrain Ribbon, White Embossing Powder, 1/4 inch circle punch, Signo White Gel Pen.

Thanks for stopping by and have a happy day!

Spotlight on Lori Craig

She is the stamper featured today on SCS. is the card that inspired me. This is the card that inspired me.

I am including a link to her awesome blog on the right. You should go and check it out!

I tried to capture the texture from the Fun Flock on the penguin's scarf but it isn't easy. Hope you can see it a little bit.

Recipe: Stamp by Stampendous, Clear Mini Penguin

Papers: Paper Studio, Soft Sky, Certainly Celery , Red Riding Hood and Whisper White.

Ink: Basic Black,Sentiment was created in Word

Accessories:Ribbon from Michael's, Old Button, Fun Flock, Stamp Edge Scissors, Scallop Edge Punch and Pop Dots.

Thanks for stopping by and have a happy Sunday!!