Should a girl ever be without her bling? I think not.. here's another Cupcakeabella but this time she's all blinged out! I love that coral pink color that I put on her dress. It's bright and fun. The DP is one of my faves and you see it over and over here. I buy it in large quantities from HL. It's part of the Paper Studio line. As always I used my copics to color and nesties to cut out my main image and perfect layers for the matting.
This little moose cracks me up. He reminded me of DH after one of his chocolate indulgences. He gave it up for lent though.. man it's going to be a LONG 40 days for both of us. I gave up coffee. I am sitting here now with my eyes on my cup of Green Tea and willing it to turn into a coffee yummy. It's only a few days and I miss it already. Anyway.. I digress. Here are the specs on my card.. oh yeah BTW the sentiment I created on my computer.
Card Specs:
Stamps: Hanna Stamps
DP: HL
Cardstock: GP, DCWV, HL
Accessories: Copics, Nesties, Perfect Layers, Marvy Punch
Is there a more perfect Bella to celebrate a birthday?? I don't think so. IMHO! If you haven't already guessed I like clean lines and not a lot of embellies. You'll be seeing a lot of her over the next few days. I belong the the Birthday RAK Committee so I am created a bunch of different ones in anticipation of my March Birthday's list. The sentiment I created on my computer. My card specs are below.
Card Specs:
Stamps: Stamping Bella
DP: HL
Cardstock: GP, CM, HL
Accessories: Copics, Prismacolor Markers, Nesties, Marvy Punch
My kids always seem perkier after they get over an illness even more so if it's lasted a few days. Must be all that pent up energy they accumulate while laying on my couch... As a member of the RAK group on Splitcoast I am regularly sending cards to sick little ones. I thought this Riley was perfect for that very thing. What do sick little ones spend their time in??? PJ's of course so hence PJ Riley or Sophie depending on how you color her/him. The card specs are below.
Card Specs:
Stamps: Hanna Stamps and Papertrey
DP: HL
Cardstock: DCWV, GP, HL
Accessories: Copics, Nesties, Perfect Layers
OK... this Riley cracks me up!! I just adore him! He is so cute lying on his sofa looking like a total glutton. He's funny.. The card specs are below. If you don't own any of these cute little fellas or gals in Sophia's case.. run on over to Hanna Stamps to get you some!! The tiny little words on the strips we a part of my Papertrey set. If you don't know what Papertrey is where have you been?? Check them out HERE! Now on to the specs..
Card Specs:
Stamps: Hanna Stamps and Papertrey
Cardstock: GP, CM, DCWV, HL
DP: HL's Paper Studio
Accessories: Copics, Nesties, Perfect Layers, Dew Drops
BAD BAD BLOGGER!!! Mea culpa from me today.. I have been so ridiculously busy this past 5 days that I haven't had but for a minute or two in front of my computer to check email. Our youngest son competed this past weekend in an Orienteering Challenge and our oldest is getting competition ready with his Color Guard Team so I have been running around like crazy with them and errands and chores I've been putting off. They finally all caught up with me and were waiting outside my bedroom door when I woke up last Thursday. With DS graduating in June things are starting to kick into high gear. We have gotten several calls from family and friends making the trek to watch him walk. I am however getting more nervous as we get closer. I think I may be able to single handedly end the drought here in South Texas with the river of tears I will shed in the coming months and on the day itself. Anyway.. here's my card details.. I'll be doing my best to do better this week.
DH being Active Duty military I had to have this set as soon as I saw it. Since I missed out on Godspeed and can never find it anywhere for a reasonable price this was the next best thing. The main image was colored with Prismacolor pencils and Gamsol. We have several friends who are deployed and I made several of these to send to them. The card specs are below.
Card Specs:
Stamps: SU!, Papertrey
DP: Hobby Lobby
Cardstock: GP, HL, CM
Accessories: Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Nesties, Perfect Layers
Another fabulous Bella! I love these colors. I am definitely a pink and brown girl. Thought I'd throw in a little tangerine to brighten things up. I am a member of the RAK group so I constantly find myself in need of Get Well or Feel Better Cards. I am also experimenting with adding lots of layers to my cards. I am attempting to expand my look. I was using card sketches and challenges to do that and it was going pretty well until the holidays and my Papa's illness became the priority. Now that things are settling down I am going to attempt more challenges. That being said, my card specs are below.
Card Specs:
Stamps: Umbrellabella, Papertrey 1st Anniversary Set
Cardstock: HL, GP, DCWV
Accessories: Copics, Nesties, Perfect Layers, Mike's Ribbon
This is one of those little Altoid tins that I converted into a mini first aid kit for my purse. Being the mom of two VERY active boys I can say that we have survived our fair share of, scrapes, bruises, and gashes. I found it very prudent to keep band-aids and triple antibiotic on hand but found it getting messed up in my purse, you know wrappers coming off the band-aids, not to mention the ruined purse because some little smarty didn't put the cap back on the triple antibiotic well. So when I noticed the game and kit ideas made with these little cute tins my purse disaster came to mind. Enclosed in this tin are assorted band-aids and triple antibiotic along with some little packs of Tylenol and Motrin. Project specs are below.
Project Specs:
Stamps: Just Rite Monogram Stamper, Papertrey Simple Alphabet
DP: DCWV
Cardstock: GP, HL
Ink: Papertrey Dark Chocolate
Accessories: Altoid Tin, Punches, Primas, Stickles
A little while back I told you about the Bible Verse Challenge I joined on Splitcoast. Here is my February contribution. I'm a little late putting it up. I hope you like it. If you're interested in joining our challenge click on the logo located to the left. This challenge motivates me to learn more of my Bible and to in turn use it in my card making. I am have a great time participating it it. My image is colored with Copics and my sentiment stamped with Memento Ink. Card Specs are below.
Card Specs:
Stamps: MFT Tea for Two, Papertrey Everyday Blessings
DP: Hobby Lobby
Cardstock: GP, DCWV
Ink: Memento, Staz On
Accessories: Prima's, Stickles, Nesties, Copics, Puffy Paint
I created this Riley card to send to a special friend who finds himself far away from home right now. He's a fishing fan so I thought this Riley was perfect. The just because sentiment came from Papertrey's Anniversary set from last year. The DP was in my scraps box so I can't provide you with a manufacturer. The CS is from HL. The main image was colored with Copics and cut out with my Nesties as was my tag. The ink for the sentiment is SU!The bling is from Mike's and the scalloped edging on the strip is from my SU! Punch.
Michelle
I ADORE Mailbox Greetings.. I hope that there's a companion or expansion set coming soon. This is one of THE MOST versatile set you can ever buy. I LOVE being able to change even the seasons with this kit. If you don't already have it what are you waiting for??? Run over there and get it!I have a sweet friend whose under the weather right now this card is for her...Card Specs are below...
Card Specs:
DP: Basic Grey
Cardstock: HL, Papertrey, CM
Stamps: Papertrey Mailbox Greetings
Ink: Memento, Papertrey Berry Sorbet
Accessories: Copics, Nesties, SU! Punch
I made this for the Papertrey Challenge issued by Nicole HERE!! They are giving away that GORGEOUS Papertrey cardstock. If you don't love it now.. YOU WILL!!! The challenge was to use Four Papertrey color: Pure Poppy, Summer Sunrise, Ripe Avocado and Ocean Tides. You are allowed to substitute similar colors if you don't own them all. I have the red flowers for the Pure Poppy, the tag at the top for summer sunrise stamped with Ocean Tides for the sentiment and Ripe avocado for the bag. They are either the Papertrey colors or similar substitutes. I hope you like it, it's going to be a gifty for a friend who gave us a beautiful anniversary gift.
OK.. so you guys know how much I LOVE Papertrey right.. well I saw a link to this post on my friend Dawn's blog and by some twist of fate I made these bags yesterday to give to some friends and used my PAPERTREY stamps... It's the Amish Friendship Bread Gifty that can either be a blessing or a curse... If you want the recipe for the starter email me and I'll send it to you... Simple and adorable.. they all loved the gift and as an incentive to actually use the mix I gave them a loaf of the bread already made.. Makes me a friend and not a frenemie right??? Hope this ones a winner!!!
Those MFT girls sure do know what their doing don't they??? I love those whose that girl sets.. Visit Kim's blog today and go on their little blog hop adventure for their new release tonight. They have the cutest little sets coming out. The ice cream girl is one of my faves along with Rain or Shine. The card specs will follow. Shout out for MFT and all their rockin' designers!
Card Specs:
DP: Hobby Lobby
Cardstock: GP, HL, DCWV
Accessories: Copics, Nesties, SU! Scallop Punch, Perfect Layers
Cupcakeabella in all her glory... Those of us that love Cupcakes jest can't pass her by.. I used her over and over again and never get tired of seeing her. She is definitely one of my go to images. Card details are below..
Card Specs:
DP: Hobby Lobby
Card Stock: GP, DCWV, HL
Accessories: Nesties, Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Perfect Layers
Isn't this Riley just ADORABLE? I can totally relate to the chocolate high. Another adorable Riley from Hanna Stamps. I don't know who's thinking up these little cuties but kudos to them for creating some irresistible stamps. I just adore these little moose. Card deets are below..
Card Details:
DP: Hobby Lobby
Cardstock: GP, DCWV, Papertrey White
Stamps: Riley from Hanna Stamps
Ribbon: Mike's Dollar Spot
Accessories: Dew Drops: Nesties, Perfect Layers
Ink: SU!
OK... You have heard me go on and on before about how CUTE Riley is right.. but this Riley is the ULTIMATE cutie. I cannot tell you how long I have waited to get this adorable Riley into my inky hands. He's been sold out since he came out. But hee hee hee I've got him now!! Don't you just wanna cuddle him. He's so snuggable as my son used to say when he was little. The sentiment was left off so I could add one later to match whatever event I was using the card for..
"Card Deets"
DP is from Hobby Lobby.
The cardstock is GP, DCWV CM, and Hobby Lobby.
I used my nesties to cut out the main image and matted with my perfect layers. Then corner rounded my corners with my CM punch to match the card corners.
My image was colored with Copics.
Eloise is my absolute favorite Chichiboulie. I just adore her. Isn't she the sweetest little thing? The DP is from Hobby Lobby. The Cardstock is DCWV and GP. The flower embellies are from Mike's as are their pearl centers. The main image is colored with Copics and the wings are stickled, it was cut out using my nesties then matted with my perfect layers. The mini sentiment is Papertrey. Hope you think she's as sweet as I do.
I wanted to use this image to showcase the fact that when you stamp something and it doesn't come out perfect you can still use it. I guess I must not have applied pressure evenly and the top center and left sections didn't come out. No worries though, I used the image anyway. If I hadn't told you would you have noticed? In my earnest desire to use what I have this card was created using my scraps of DP so I'm afraid I don't know the manufacturer. The cardstock is from HL. The image is colored with Copics and Prismacolor Markers. I used my nesties to cut out my main image then matted it with my Perfect Layers. The pink raspberry cardstock is also a scrap. I hope this card inspires you to not only use what you have but not be so quick to discard those less than perfect images. Hope your day is blissful..
I'm member of the SCS RAK Group and find myself drawn to the many requests there for sick children. Having to healthy boys I cannot begin to tell you the sadness I feel in my heart when I read the stories of other children who are so ill. My heart aches for those parents and those sweet little sick angels. This year I am working hard on my goal to send 250 cards to Keiki Cards. You'll be seeing a lot more of these types of cards from me this year. If your a frequent visitor on my blog you know how much I LOVE Melanie Muenchinger's stamps. Her animals and their sweet faces make me smile. I thought they might do the same for someone battling illness. The card base is covered in DP from my jumbo scraps box. The saying is from last years Papertrey Anniversary set. The main image it first cut out with my Mega Rectangle Nesties then matted with my Perfect Layers. The saying was done with my Nesties. Mel's giraffe is colored with Copics and the dew drops add bling to every corner.
This card is also one created at stamp camp. All the supplies are SU!. Isn't that a fabulous shade of green. I am a brownie myself. I love all the different shades of brown. This card would be super simple to replicate for a multiples set. Hope you like it.
How great is this Urban Garden DSP. I made this card at stamp camp. Don't you just love these colors? It's made with Upsy Daisy by SU! Isn't this a gorgeous card? I LOVE this sheet of DSP. Don't you think SU! should sell it's DSP by the sheet? All products here are stampin' up products.
Happy Inauguration Day everybody!!! Whether or not Barack Obama was your choice for President or not.. I hope we all take a moment to recognized the importance of this moment. Maybe one day this nation will progress so that all of us are created equal, not just men. What a historical day in the story of our nation. I hope you all join with me in wishing the new president the best of luck in fixing things.
Now on to the card....
This is definitely a girlfriend card!! Our girlfriends are always there to pick up our piece when they crumble aren't they? This card is perfect for that I think. The DP is Hobby Lobby. The cardstock is DCWV and GP. There's a little bling in the sentiment box. The stamps are from MFT. My main image is colored with Copics. I used my Perfect Layers to mat the image and my nesties to die cut the sentiment. I can think of a few gals that fit this bill.. You know the ones.. the girls willing to spend hours in the ER with you while your hubby is deployed.. the friends you can call at 6 in the morning to take your kids.. The ones you can count on to pick up the slack when you can't take another step and especially the ones who will make sure your mother gets picked up at the airport when your too sick to drive.. those are the girls this card is talking to.. I am very blessed to have a gaggle of these ladies to call my girls, my sisters in service, my friends..
Christmoose Wishes to you and yours!! I just adore this time of the year. Christmas is my absolute favorite holiday. Although being in south Texas I must admit I miss seeing winter white. San Antonio doesn't see much snow I'm afraid and although I hate getting out into it, I LOVE waking up and seeing the world blanketed in white. Isn't Santa Riley just to die for... The main image was colored with Copics and Prismacolor Pencils. I also used puffy paint for his beard and hat. This is the last in my 2008 Christmas Card Series... I hope you've found some inspiration among them...
This is my Just Rite Creation for Three Kings Day.. My husband is a native of Puerto Rico and so is my dad. We celebrate this holiday. When you think about it the theory makes a lot more sense then the guy in the red suit.. After all it was the Three Kings that brought gifts to Baby Jesus. On the eve of Three Kings day our sons collect grass and leave a bowl of grass and water for the camels to sustain themselves as the Kings deliver their gifts. Let me tell you this was no easy feat, finding grass in New York City in January... our sons always managed to scrounge up a bowl full of grass and the kings deliver them one special gift. Living in San Antonio has made the grass locating much easier, although the grass is pretty brown this time of year. I created this card to send to our families that celebrate El Dia de los Reyes along with us.
Do you have those special people that just make your world a happier place to be?? I am lucky enough to have several people that make my world a happier place. The person most able to keep me smiling is definitely my DH. Tomorrow we will have been married for 15 years. It sure doesn't seem like it's been that long. As I look around us I realize that our marriage has endured a lot. Being married to someone active duty military take a unique personality. Don't get me wrong I LOVE our life but having your husband gone frequently doesn't spell bliss for you marriage. We are fortunate though we are each others best friend and we always seem to find a way to make things work for us. I have often wondered what made us different from those we have known that have divorced. One thing I know that sets us apart is that we do what works for the two of us instead of trying to make what works for others work for us and another is that we confide in each other. If something troubles me, he's the one I talk to about it. Anyway.. Cheers to 15 years of marriage, good times and bad have made us who we are and I wouldn't change one bit of it. Now on to the card..
Card Deets:
DP: DCWV
Cardstock: DCWV, Georgia Pacific
Stamps: Papertrey, Gina K, SU!
Accessories: Copics, Nesties, Perfect Layers
I ADORE this Riley. Isn't he just the coolest!. This card is totally out of my realm. I never use this many layers. Nine layer is the most I've ever used but I LOVE how this card turned out. My snowman is covered in stickles and sparkles great IRL. I used my perfect layers tools to get my mats perfect. My nesties on the sentiment. The sentiment is from Papertrey's Mailbox Greetings. Hope u love this as much as I do. It's one of the many different types of cards I sent out at Christmas. A few more posts and you'll have seen all of them..
Michelle
Being military and having several friends whose DH spent the holidays away from them I decided to make these Papertrey snowman and add a saying from a stuffed snowman that a girlfriend gave me. The patriotism that is shown everyday by those serving in far away lands is inspiration to be better and do better with our lives. Honor their sacrifice by paying it forward each and everyday. HOOAH! It's an Army Thing....
Card Deets:
DP: Provo Craft Americana Pack
Stamps: Papertrey
Other Supplies: Nesties, Copics, Saying generated on my computer the cut out with my Nesties
Don't you just adore Riley and Sophie? I know I do. I own most of them. There's just something about their adorable little faces that calls my name. Kind of like Melanie Muenchinger's animal faces do... Melanie's animals have the MOST expressive faces. Don't believe me go HERE and check out all the stamps she has designed for Gina K. Of course you can find Riley and Sophie HERE!
Card Deets: The base of the card is Kraft. The Base is stamped with Papertrey stamps in Whisper White. The main image is of course Hanna Stamps. The image is colored with Copics and the snowman is riddled with stickles. Everything was cut out using my all time favorite toll.. NESTIES!!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR and Feliz Dia de los Reyes!!!!!!!!! I can't believe that 2009 is here. I am continuing my Christmas card posts from last year. I have a few more to publish then I'll show you the new stuff I'm working on now. Merry Christmoose was created on my computer the cut out with my nesties. The main image is colored with my copics and cut out with my nesties. A simple yet fun card to warm someone's holiday season. I'm not sure how much I like this card but I LOVE my Riley's.. I am on my way to play with some new ones that I got over the holidays..
