Pinwheel

Using the Lil Inker pinwheel die

Paper is Stampin' Up digital

In Progress

Here is a card I am working on.  Just need to add a sentiment.  I may wait until I decide who I will send it to.  It will most likely go to my 90+ aunt who fell and is in the hospital with a broken leg.

Here is the inside

I cut the window in the panel using a Spellbinder's die.  It was really quite easy and I love the way it looks.  This die was easy to center using the point at the top and bottom of the die.

 

Getting ready for summer. . .

 

 

Image from Penny Black

Wedding

I love how layering the borders on the bottom gives the appearance of lace.

Thank You

Butterfly

Butterfly image and die from Papertrey Ink

Birthday Wishes

Thanks

More Candles...

Just Because

You're never more...

 

Rainy Day

 

Ticket die and images  From Papertrey Ink

Rainy day image from Graphic 45

Navy Toile

Paper   Glitz Vintage Blue
Dies     My Favorite Things

Happy Birthday

Stamps from Papertrey Ink

Wishing You

Paper from Echo Park
Flower die  My Favorite Things
Sentiment  Verve

Birthday

inside

Floral

Image Papertrey Ink

Flower image is Papertrey  Ink

Friends

 

Image is from Penny Black

 

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to all my Blog-buddies!!

I hope your year is full of peace, love and happiness.

Keep Creating!

Sympathy card

Adore

You're Special

Smiling

Vintage Lady

Wishing You

Computer Crash

Ii have been MIA for a while.  LOTS of computer issues, then the computer finally crashed!
Today the new one arrived.  Am learning to use the new system.  Will be back soon!

Holly Jolly

"Holly Jolly" from Papertrey Ink

Ornament border from EK Success

Embossing folder from Cuttlebug

Merry

Gingerbread image from Hero Arts

"merry" die from Papertrey Ink

Paper from Hobby Lobby

Mistletoe 25 cents

Image is from Penny Black (old)

Punch is EK Success

Silver Monotone

Sizzix Embossing folder

Stampin Up Image embossed with  Agean Silver powder from Judikins

Joy

Image is from Stampendous

Border punch is EK Success

Sizzix Embossing folder

Gingerbread Slider

Finally back at my computer after a trip north and then busy busy busy when I returned.

Here's a card I did using a slider die from Papertrey Ink

The Gingerbread man is from Hero Arts/Archivers.  Embellished him with Stickles.

I LOVE Kraft paper and got this from Hobby Lobby.

 

More Christmas

Continuing with a Christmas theme, this paper and stamp are from Graphic 45.  The image was embossed with gold powder.

As the Crow Flies

Stamp'n Plus Scrap'n has released a new line of stamps by artist Edith Trumpy.  They are kids images and the line is called "As the Crow Flies."  You can find these sweet people HERE.

Penguin Joy

This Papertrey penguin was mounted on one of the Papertrey doilies.

The paper is digital and the border is from Martha.

'Tis the Season

'Tis the season to start your Christmas cards!  I picked up this gingerbread man/die set at Archivers.  It is from Hero Arts and was made especially for the Archivers chain.  Gotta love those stamps with matching dies!

My Kitty

This image is called "My Kitty" and you can find it HERE in the "Cats" section at the STAMP'N PLUS SCRAP"N online store. If you are a fan of cats, or even if you aren't, there are some wonderful images in this section.

I started by making a 6 1/4" x 4 1/2" card out of white card stock. Then I covered the front with some green design paper from Jillibean Soup. All the papers I used are some of their digital images. I layered the red and yellow papers on white, leaving a small border to help give each layer a bit more definition. I stamped and colored the image and then cut it out with a My Favorite Things  die and used a paper ribbon from a Lil' Inkers die, and buttons as embellishments.

Never too Early

It's never too early to get started on those holiday cards.  I found some gorgeous new paper called "Nutcracker Sweet" from Graphic 45.  It has stamp sets that go with the papers and I was lucky enough to find one of the sets at my local scrapbook store.  I ordered another one online and am anxiously waiting for it to arrive.

The colors in this card are not the usual red and green Christmas colors, but since "purple" in all its many shades and hues is my favorite, I totally enjoy this paper!!  I colored Clara's dress to match her image on the papers.

School Days

I have been  totally enjoying some papers I bought recently.  They are from Graphic 45 and the colors, weight, and designs are to die for!!!!  They also have coordinating stamps which make for a perfect combination. 

I love the Vintage look of the papers and stamps.

Some of the pages have things you can cut out and use as embellishments on your projects.

These papers and stamps are from the  "An ABC Primer" collection.  You can find them at scrapbook stores, online stores and E Bay.

 

 

Stamp'N Plus Challenge

 

We have kicked off another challenge at the STAMP'N PLUS BLOG today.  This month the theme is "Back To School."  The Design Team has come up with some awesome projects to inspire you, so be sure and go to the blog and check them out!  The rules are listed there too. You MUST use a stamp from Stamp'N Plus or Stamp Affair to qualify for prizes.

 

For my card, I chose a stamp from the  Patti's Kids line at the STAMP'N PLUS ONLINE STORE.

I used papers from Graphic 45 that went along with our "Back To School" theme. The image was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black and colored with alcohol markers from Tria and Spectrum Noir and shaded with Prismacolor pencils.

 

Chalk Your Card

If you have never tried to use chalk to color an image, try it.  You may find that it is a fun new way to make your images shine!  I have pretty much avoided chalk, except for using it as a blush on cheeks of my images.  It works wonderfully for this, as there are no "lines" and it tends to give a softer and more natural look than markers or pencils.  I like the "Cotton Candy" shade from the CHALK AH LOT line.  Well, I have a drawer full of stencils that I never used, and I remembered seeing a technique using chalk and stencils, so I gave it a try and the image on this card is what I came up with.  It was fast, simple and fun!  Here's how I did it:

Take a stencil and tape it to your cardstock.  I used a Lasting Impressions stencil and Post It Tape, which is removable.  I selected some pretty Chalk Ah Lot colors to use.  This chalk is powdered and is less messy than sticks of chalk that I have used in the past.  I used a blender pen and dipped it into the chalk and just colored--easy.  The BEST and MOST FUN part is when you pick up the stencil and see what you have.  Next I cut out the image with an oval die (I used a Spellbinders).  Leaving the die on the image, I used a small stiff stencil brush to add the blue.  Then I just layered it onto some scalloped ovals and added it my card.

There are lots of beautiful colors to choose from and it is not expensive (a major plus) and a little chalk goes a long way.  You can find the chalk HERE along with more information on using it.  Also, check out the CHALK AH LOT CAFE blog where you will find tutorials and projects to inspire you.  Have fun!

Blog Hop

Welcome to StampNPlus Stamp of the Month Blog Hop!!
If   Julie sent you over for a visit then you are exctly where you are meant to be. If you just happen to be visiting then you should head over to StampNplus   at http://stampnplus.blogspot.com/ for the beginning of this fabulous hop! Here is the card I made for the blog hop:

This month we are using stamps from the "Sarah Scribbles" line of whimsical little images.  The images I used on my cards are perfect for a card to send to a friend who has moved away.  I started by making a 5 inch square card and covered it with various layers of designer papers.  I stamped my fairy image and colored her with alcohol markers and cut her out and layered her using some Spellbinder dies.  I stamped the sentiment and also cut it out with a die and then using a white pen, I made little dots in the scallops. I finished off the card with embellishments of buttons and a polka dot knot.  Sweet and simple.  You can find the Sarah Scribbles line HERE

Here is a second card I did with another of the Sarah Scribbles images.  You can't see it much in this photo, but the flower bloom is popped out a bit.  I cut an extra bud out and put it on top of the other one. 

Now it's time to visit  the very talented  BONNIE and see what she has made for us today.  I know it's going to be great!  Be sure to visit each of the blogs listed and leave a comment so that you will be in the running to win two stamps from Stamp'N Plus.

If you get lost along the hop here is the complete line up:
Julie Ericksen -http://julesericksen.blogspot.com
Beverly Montez-http://sugarstamper.blogspot.com/
Bonnie Irvine-http://artfuldigits.blogspot.com
Melissa Pinter-http://pinkpolkadotscrapping.blogspot.com/
Kathy Hering-http://khering.blogspot.com
Tina Keller (Crafty and Green)-http://craftyandgreen.blogspot.com
Paulette Agaki- http://paulettesapaper-artzy.blogspot.com/
Jackiehttp://papermoments.blogspot.com/
Cindy Groh-  http://cre8ivecindy.blogspot.com/
Chalk Ah Lot Blog-  http://chalk-ah-lot.blogspot/   (Check out the tutorial here!!)