Friday, November 30, 2007

Flaky Snowmen


Stamps: Flaky Friends, So Many Sayings
Card Stock: Fabriano Medioevalis
Ink: StazOn Jet Black, Stampin' Write markers, clear & gold Spica Glitter pens
Accessories: light blue dotted May Arts ribbon, Hero Arts Gemstones, Aqua Painter, Square Nestabilites & Big Shot

I've been busy working on more Christmas cards. Even though I haven't gotten them all colored yet...I thought I would share anyhow. The beautiful card stock is 5x5 Fabriano Medioevalis that I purchased at Starlit Studio (see link to the right). I saw some gorgeous cards that Bethany made, that reminded me of another way to use my Nestabilities. It's a perfect technique to "dress up" a simple card. The stamps are all SU and I colored the image with my SU markers and Aqua Painter. The bling is Hero Arts, and the ribbon is May Arts.

Thanks for looking!!


Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Sprinkle Snowflakes


I finally used one of my new Elzybells, and isn't she so cute? This particular E-bell is called Sprinkle Snowflakes. The Bashful Blue base is stamped with Whisper White Craft ink using The Snowflake Spot (SU). The sentiment is from Stamping Bella, and punched with my Word Window punch. I used pink Adornit Jewels to accent it. I stamped the image with Palette Noir onto Whisper White card stock, colored with my Copic Sketch markers, then matted with Pretty In Pink. I highlighted certain areas with my Spica Glitter pens. The ribbon is May Arts, and Rain Dots are used to add a little texture and interest to the snowflake base.

How are you all coming on your Christmas cards? I'm bummed to say that I am waaaay behind. Because of this, I don't know if I will be posting quite as often as I usually do (or blurfing). I will do my best, though...'cause I really love this blogging thing. ;)

Have a wonderful day, and thanks for stopping by!

Stamps: Sprinkle Snowflakes (Elzybells Art Stamps, Ltd. Distributed by A Muse), The Snowflake Spot (SU), 'Merry Christmas' (Stamping Bella)
Card Stock: Bashful Blue, Pretty In Pink, Whisper White
Ink: Whisper White Craft, Palette Noir, Copic Sketch markers, Spica Glitter pens
Accessories: May Arts ribbon, Rain Dots, Adornit Jewels, Word Window punch, Stampin' Dimensionals


Monday, November 26, 2007

Leslie's Punchy Santa



Aren't these the cutest Santas? I followed Leslie's wonderful tutorial here to make this card. I pretty much made my Santa the same, except I used red brads for Santa's arms, so that I can re-position them how I want. The curly beard and mustache is all Leslie's idea. The designer paper is from the Winter Bright Scrappin' kit, and the sentiment is from my Lizzie Anne Holiday Cheer set. The swirls in the snow, and Santa's beard are made by using my Big Shot with the D'vine Swirls Cuttlebug embossing folder. The May Arts ribbon was purchased from Verve Visual. Thanks for the awesome tutorial, Leslie! It was so much fun to make!

Stamps: Holiday Cheer (Lizzie Anne Designs)
Card Stock: Old Olive, Read Red, Whisper White, Basic Black
Ink: Adirondack Pitch Black, Pretty in Pink, Sakura Black Glaze pen
Accessories: ¼, ¾, 1 inch circle punches; Scallop Circle punch, 1 ¼ Square punch, red brads, D'Vine Swirls Cuttlebug Folder & Big Shot, Creative Memories Decorative Trimmer, Pewter Hodgepodge Hardware Buckle, May Arts ribbon, Tombo Mono Multi Liquid Glue, Stampin' Dimensionals, Glue Dots

Sunday, November 25, 2007

The Light of Peace

Every card I've made using the new Thomas Kinkade stamps from Cornish Heritage Farms, has been done in monochromatic colors. I'm not quite ready to try my hand at coloring these gorgeous images yet. I'm also not sure that I like this "The Light of Peace" image in monochromatic, but I thought this would be a nice card for a gentleman who will be going through surgery, and a long road of treatment for cancer.

The image is stamped on Very Vanilla with Blue Bayou. I added just a little "glow" from the light with my Gold Spica pen. For the background embossing, I used my Cuttlebug D'vine Swirls folder with my Big Shot. I used my SU Photo Corners punch for the photo corners, and added the silver brads. The ribbon is retired from SU, and I'm not sure that I'm going to leave it there. (I hear guys don't particularly care for ribbon, so I will ask DH what he thinks).

ETA: I ended up taking the ribbon off. Looks much better.

Enjoy your Sunday, and thanks for stopping by today!

Stamps: The Light of Peace (Cornish Heritage Farms)
Card Stock: Basic Black, Blue Bayou, Very Vanilla
Ink: Blue Bayou, Gold Spica pen
Accessories: D'vine Swirls Cuttlebug folder & Big Shot, Photo Corners Punch, Silver Brads, Black Organdy ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

Saturday, November 24, 2007

Encouraging Blogger Award


I was nominated by Kathleen over at My Happy Place, for the Encouraging Blogger award. Blurf on over to Kathleen's site to see all of her beautiful eye candy. I always enjoy visiting her site for lots of great projects and ideas, and you're sure to as well! Thanks Kathleen for this nomination, and for visiting often and leaving such sweet comments!

Okay...now is the time I cop out again. I cannot possibly pick five encouraging bloggers who always leave such sweet comments, and visit regularly here. You know who you are....so consider yourself tagged. ;) Thanks for the encouragement, and for visiting!!

Friday, November 23, 2007

Splitcoastampers Holiday Blitz!


Have you all been following along with the Holiday Blitz over at Splitcoastampers? If you haven't yet, don't worry...there's plenty of time. Click here to see the whole showcase of awesome projects. My Photo Cube is featured today! If you'd like to take a peek at it, click here.

Thanks for visiting, and I hope you all had a happy Thanksgiving!! I have family coming over in a little bit, so I have to cut this short. Have a wonderful weekend!

Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Some RAK's and News


Images ©Stampin' Up! ® 1990-2007

I have some pretty RAK's to show you today. The one on the left is from Marla Kostis, and the one on the right is from Diana Crick. Are you ready for my news? I will be doing some tutorials for Diana the first part of the year. Thanks so much for this opportunity, Diana! Be sure to check out the Scor-Pal website to see all the latest news, tutorials, samples, and products. Thanks for the beautiful cards, ladies!

I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!! I'm so thankful for each and every one of you who take the time to stop here for a visit, and hope you leave with some ideas of your own to try. Thank you!

Image © Lizzie Anne Designs

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Birds on a Wire

Have you seen the Pixar short film "For the Birds"? This adorable DoodleFactory Pip & Oggy stamp, reminded me of the film right away. That was the inspiration for my simple card today. My order from Starving Artistamps, Inc. arrived, and I wanted to play with these cute little guys first. The clouds were made using a cloud stencil and sponging with light blue ink. The "wire" is a thin piece of black card stock. I colored my birds with Copic Sketch markers, and popped them up on Dimensionals. The sentiment is hand-written.

Thanks for visiting!!

Monday, November 19, 2007

Carte-licious 2


It's time for a Carte-licious challenge again! Sue, Joan, and Melissa are also in the challenge, so be sure to check out their wonderful creations by clicking on their names.

It was my turn to share an image, and I chose the Lockhart Gardening Angel. I thought she was so pretty, and was a new stamp to me. What better way to break her in??

The base of my card is Ruby Red. I stamped my angel on Neenah Solar White card stock with Graphite Black Brilliance ink. She is colored with my Copic Sketch markers, and sparklized with my Clear Spica pen. I used my Classic Square Nestabilities to cut and emboss both the image piece, and the mat. The background designer paper is BasicGrey Pheobe paper from my 6x6 pad. I used the SU ticket corner punch for the notching, then applied my clear Rain Dots in the corners. The white wide satin ribbon was purchased at Flourishes, but most everything else can be found in Ellen's store. The elegant sentiment is from the retired Fancy Flexible Phrases set.

Thanks for stopping by today, and don't forget to check out the other Carte-licious challege cards. I'm heading there now!

Stamps: Gardening Angel (Lockhart Stamp Co.), Fancy Flexible Phrases (SU)
Card Stock: Ruby Red, Neenah Solar White, Pheobe (BasicGrey)
Ink: Brilliance Graphite Black, Copic Sketch markers, Clear Spica Glitter pen
Accessories: Classic Square Nestabilities & Big Shot, Rain Dots, Ticket Corner punch, White Satin ribbon

Saturday, November 17, 2007

Little Bundle

It's time for Beate's wonderful sketch again (man these weeks are flying by, aren't they?) I needed a baby card, so this is what I came up with. The little baby is the "All In The Family" baby from SU. I'm so glad I waited to purchase this cute set, so that I could take advantage of the All In The Family promotion. The designer paper is from Porcelain Prints. I used my Ornare template for the piercing, and It's a Boy Cuttlebug mini folder for the sentiment. My little baby is stamped with Palette Noir on Very Vanilla, and colored with my Copic Sketch markers. My Nestabilities were used for the circle and scalloped circle.

Thanks for visiting today! Have a wonderful weekend!

Stamps: All In The Family (SU)
Card Stock: Certainly Celery, Very Vanilla, Porcelain Prints
Ink: Palette Noir, Copic Sketch markers
Accessories: Classic Circle Nestabilites, It's a Boy Cuttlebug embossing folder, Big Shot, Corner Rounder punch, Ornare Template, Very Vanilla Taffeta ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

Thursday, November 15, 2007

Creative Blogger Award


I am so honored to be nominated by Angel at Angelosity for this award!! I am a regular visitor at her wonderful blog, and always find lots of inspiration there. Be sure to stop by and say "HI", and check out all of Angel's 'eye candy' during your visit. You're sure to be inspired as well! Thanks so much, Angel!!!

I am supposed to pass this award on to five others. It really is impossible to only name five, when I have a whole list of wonderfully creative bloggers that you'll find all along the sidebar here------->

Okay...if I have to choose five, this time I will choose bloggers in which I have used their tutorials & tips to create projects:

Beate-- Hello...tutorial queen here. I've tried so many of her tutorials, I've lost count. I have a running list of the ones I want to try right now. Did you see her projects at SCS for the Holiday Blitz??? Check them out...they'll blow you away!!

Cambria-- She's another who always has the best ideas and super tutorials at her blog. She's 'Da Bomb', you know? ;)

Dawn-- She is the sweetest "girlfriend" and always shares so many wonderful ideas, and has awesome tutorials at her blog at well. She has to be the most upbeat blogger out there, and I can always count to her to put that smile on my face.

Ellen-- Now I know she sells the stuff I want, but she also teaches you how to use it. I cannot count how many times I've been working on project, and went back to her site to refresh my memory with all the pointers and tips she has available. What a sweetheart too!

Debbie-- Okay...who isn't inspired by Debbie? I once told Debbie that I wanted to be like her when I grew up. She very kindly reminded me that I am only a few years younger than she is. Shoot...and I thought I had some time. Oh well! Besides all of her super tips and wonderful ideas, she is my #1 enabler! I always 'want what she's having'. ;)


Lizzie Anne Turkey



Here's my card for the weekly Lizzie Anne Designs challenge at Splitcoaststampers. Why such a mixture of papers here, you ask?? It's because we were challenged to use up some of our scraps using this layout:

Instead of using my Paper Piecing punch, I decided to use my Small Oval punch because I thought it resembled the feathers in the cute turkey (image from Celebrations). To make the ovals look a bit more like feathers, I stamped them with my tree stamp from Christmas In The City. The sentiment is from Celebrations Sayings. The mixture of scraps is from my SU Apple Cider paper, and BasicGrey Mellow & Pheobe papers.

Thanks for your visit!!

Stamps: Celebrations, Celebrations Sayings, Christmas In The City
Card Stock: Very Vanilla, Close to Cocoa, Really Rust, Apple Cider (SU), Mellow & Pheobe (BasicGrey)
Ink: Palette Burnt Umber, Really Rust, Copic Sketch markers, Clear Spica pen
Accessories: Punches--Small Oval, 1 1/4 & 1 3/8 " Circle punches, Scallop Circle punch, Stampin' Sponges & Dimensionals

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Thank You!!

First of all...I would like to say "thanks" to all of you for the wonderful comments on my previous post! Each and every comment put a smile on my face, and made me feel so blessed to have such great blogging friends encouraging me! Huge cyber hugs to you all!!


My card today uses the O Christmas Tree set from Flourishes, LLC. The patterned paper is Fruitcake by BasicGrey, and was purchased at Lindsey's Ebay store. I love this old-fashioned looking tree, and had fun decorating with my Rain Dots. The beautiful ribbon is from Florishes for the finishing touch!

It's pretty late, so I will leave you with the recipe. Thanks so much for stopping by!!

Stamps: O Christmas Tree (Flourishes, LLC)
Card Stock: Cranberry Crisp, Always Artichoke, Whisper White, Fruit Cake (BasicGrey), Brushed Gold (star)
Ink: Always Artichoke, Sage Shadow, Copic Sketch Markers, Clear Spica pen
Accessories: Ticket Corner punch, Corner Rounder Punch, Antique Brass Brads, Rain Dots, Wide White Satin Ribbon (Flourishes, LLC), Stampin' Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Tombo Mono Multi liquid glue.

Monday, November 12, 2007

Punchy Starburst & My News!!


Have you all noticed the wonderful starbursts everyone has been making lately? I first saw Fran's gorgeous creations, so I had to follow the link she gave, to see how to make them. Donna Moore has some wonderful instructions over at Splitcoaststampers. I used my Shimmery White card stock, and Paper Vellum to make my starburst. It really wasn't as difficult that I thought it might be.

The elegant sentiment is from Flourished Christmas by Flourishes, LLC. I stamped with Whisper White Craft ink first, then later decided I needed to emboss it with White embossing powder. The designer paper is Wintergreen, and the punches I used for the center of the starburst are Snow Blossom and Spring Flower Bouquet. I used a Rain Dot from Cloud9 Design for the center. The bottom corners of my card were pierced with the tools from my Crafter's Tool Kit. The ribbon is Whisper White Tafetta from SU.

So.....are you interested in my news? If you look at my sidebar, it's all there. I am a guest designer for Starving Artistamps!!! I am so excited, as I have never had this opportunity before! I just placed my first order, so it will be a little while before I have anything to show you. I had a tough time deciding between all the wonderful stamps over there! Thanks so much Tracey for this awesome opportunity!!

Thank you all for stopping by!

Stamps: Flourished Christmas (Flourishes, LLC)
Card Stock: Soft Sky, Shimmery White, Wintergreen , Vellum Paper
Ink: Craft Whisper White
Accessories: Small & Regular sized Tag punches, Snow Blossom & Spring Flower Bouquet punches, Rain Dots (Cloud 9 Design), 2-Way Glue Pen, Crafter's Tool Kit, Detail White embossing powder, Whisper White Taffeta ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

Sunday, November 11, 2007

An Eclectic Coterie


Stampendous Coterie


Do you love the Stampendous Bee Happy and Changito stamps? If you do, you may want to hurry over to Eclectic Paperie and get your order in quick for this awesome deal!! ***Ends November 12, 2007 (11:59 PST)***

The Details
Purchase all six(6) new stamps for $43.94(plus shipping).

Bee Happy: Three(3) new bee stamps
Changito: Three (3) new monkey stamps
Packaged in this re-usable acrylic pail

Additional FUN Details:
EP has reached the goal of 50 bundles, so everyone who purchased/purchases the Stampendous Bundle will receive a free co-ordinating word stamp, 'Secret Admirer' ($5.19 value), absolutely free! If EP reaches 100 bundles sold, everyone will get the 'Crazy About You' stamp in addition ($5.79 value). Let's spread the news, so we can reach that goal!! Another free stamp sounds great to me. ;)

Saturday, November 10, 2007

Sledding Snowman


This card uses Beate's Weekend Sketch #27 and is also for Joan's Hop-A-Thon contest. This adorable snowman is one of Asela's awesome stamps that Cornish Heritage Farms carries. I LOVE this snowman, and so many of Asela's other stamps that you can find here at Cornish Heritage Farms.

I stamped the snowman with StazOn Jet Black and used my Coluzzle to cut out the big circle, and then matted with Always Artichoke. I then trimmed around the circle with my Fiskars Mini-Scallop Paper Edgers. I colored the image with my Classic SU inks and my Aqua Painter. I used my 2-Way Glue pen and Dazzling Diamonds to add some sparkle here and there. The designer paper is Wintergreen from SU! The chipboard snowflake was a suggestion from my DH, and is from the SU On Board Garland Greetings found in the Holiday Mini catalog (I've been hoarding those way too long). Whisper White Craft ink and Iridescent Ice Embossing powder was used to add color and sparkle. The ribbon is May Arts.

Thanks so much for visiting!!

Stamps: Sledding Snowman (Cornish Heritage Farms, Asela's Collection), Festive Favorites (SU)
Card Stock: Always Artichoke, Sage Shadow, Naturals White, Wintergreen
Ink: StazOn Jet Black, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Always Artichoke, Soft Sky, Creamy Caramel, Whisper White Craft
Accessories: Aquapainter, 2-Way Glue Pen/Dazzling Diamonds, Iridescent Ice Embossing Powder/Heat Tool, On Board Garland Greetings (SU), Fiskars Mini-Scallop Paper Edgers

***Update****Candy Drawing

I used Random.org to draw for the yummy candy at 12:00 noon Eastern time.

Number 122 was drawn--Congratulations Ali Manning!!
Ali Manning said...

Wow - what generous candy. I feel sort of guilty commenting because this is my first time on your blog. I love your work - I'll be checking back often.

Ali, please send your snail mail address to me at rrz6698@yahoo.com so that I can send you your kit.

Thanks for playing, everyone! You all are winners to me! Thanks so much for all the wonderful comments you've left here! Big hugs to all of you!!

Thursday, November 8, 2007

Blog Candy Anyone?



Up for grabs is last year's Autumn Elegance Kit from SU. One of my customers had ordered this, and changed her mind. I've held onto this for a year, but it is new.

If you would like a chance to win this awesome kit, just leave a comment. Say whatever you'd like, but be sure to check back on Saturday to see if you've won, or leave your e-mail so that I may contact you. (I've had to re-draw a couple of times for unclaimed candy).

Good luck, and thanks to all who visit my blog and leave me such sweet comments!! Big cyber hugs to you!!

***Don't forget to scroll down to see my latest tutorial.***

Flap Card Tutorial

I had a few people request dimensions for my card that I posted a couple of days ago, so I decided to give you a tutorial. How does that sound?


Supplies: 3½ x 11 card stock
3¼ x 4 patterned paper
3¼ x 4 White for Vanilla card stock
stamps/ink, card stock for stamping and matting your image
Coluzzle Cutting System with circle template
Scor-Pal or scoring tool of choice
Paper Cutter
BasicGrey magnetic snap closures or similar product
Any punches, ribbon, and or embellishments you desire



Take your 3½ x 11 piece of card stock, and use your Coluzzle Cutting System with your circle template to cut the curve using the most outer channel.



Trim the straight side of your card stock to measure 10 3/8 inches total length. After cutting, re-check your measurements. Your distance from where the curve begins, to the straight edge should measure 9 ½ inches. Make adjustment as necessary.



Score your card stock at 4¼ and 8½ inches using your Scor-Pal or other scoring tool.



Fold on scores and adhere the designer paper to the lower flap as shown.


Stamp, color, and mat your image, and adhere it to the top flap using Stampin' Dimensionals.



Use BasicGrey magnetic snap closures (or similar product) on the back of your image, and on the base of your card stock as shown.



Adhere your 3¼ x 4 inch white or vanilla card stock to the base of your project, to cover the snap.


Use any ribbon and/or embellishments to finish.



I hope you have fun with this! Please let me know if you make one, so I may check it out.

Thanks for visiting, and have a nice day!!

Stamps: Merry & Bright, Holidays & Wishes
Card Stock: Old Olive, Real Red, Watercolor, Very Vanilla, Dashing
Ink: StazOn Jet Black, Old Olive, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, River Rock
Accessories: Scor-Pal, River Rock Double-Stitched Ribbon, 1 3/8 Circle Punch, Scallop Circle Punch, Coluzzle Cutting System, Aqua Painter, Stampin' Dimensionals

Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Another LAD Challenge


Here's my card for the current Lizzie Anne Designs Challenge over at SCS. I used my Christmas in the City snowman and Figgy BasicGrey paper. The base is Blue Bayou, and the image is stamped on Whisper White with Brilliance Graphite Black. I colored the little bit that I did, with my Copic Sketch markers. The bling is Hero Arts Gemstones, and the ribbon is my Libby Martha Stewart ribbon.

Thanks so much for looking!!

Stamps: Christmas In The City (Lizzie Anne Designs)
Card Stock: Blue Bayou, Whisper White, Figgy (BasicGrey)
Ink: Brilliance Graphite Black, Blue Bayou, Ranger Antique Linen Distress Ink, Copic Sketch markers
Accessories: Martha Stewart ribbon, Key Tag punch, Layer Ease, Cutter's Kit, Hero Arts Gemstones

Monday, November 5, 2007

Lockhart Packages


I saw the cutest card at Jenn Balcer's site, and decided to try making one my own using this fun fold.

I thought the Lockhart Packages would be a nice image for this little card. They were stamped in Brilliance Graphite Black ink, and colored with my Copic Sketch markers. I later added some sparkle with the Clear Spica pen. I used my Nestabilities and Big Shot to cut the image, and for the scalloped Old Olive mat. The dotted paper is from the SU Old Olive Prints Collection. The ribbon is May Arts. I used my Coluzzle Cutting System to cut the curved edge on my Ruby Red card stock. For the closure, I used those handy little magnetic snaps from BasicGrey.




This adorable little snowman card was CASE'd directly from the SU holiday mini catalog. My DH's brother, and his wife and daughter came over on Sunday. I had to think of something fun for the ladies to do, while the guys were out working on the car. What's more fun than stamping...right? I needed a quick and simple card, and this one was a winner! I cut everything up within a matter of a few minutes, and had it all set up when they got to our home. They had enough materials to make 4-5 cards each, using all the cute images in the Merry & Bright set. We had a great time, and I was able to teach them how to use dye inks and the Aqua Painter to color line images. (I wish I would have gotten a picture of all of their finished cards before they left, but I didn't think to grab the camera).


Thanks for visiting!


Lockhart Packages Card
Stamps: Packages (Lockhart Stamp Co.)
Card Stock: Ruby Red, Old Olive, Neenah Solar White, Old Olive Prints
Ink: Brilliance Graphite Black, Copic Sketch Markers, Clear Spica Glitter Pen
Accessories: Scor-Pal, Rectangle Nestabilities & Big Shot, Coluzzle Cutting System, May Arts ribbon, BasicGrey Magnetic Snap Closures , Stampin' Dimensionals

Merry & Bright Card
Stamps: Merry & Bright
Card Stock: Bashful Blue, Old Olive, River Rock, Confetti White
Ink: StazOn Timber Brown, Bashful Blue, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Regal Rose
Accessories: Chocolate Chip Tafetta Ribbon, Aqua Painter, Bashful Blue Brad, Stampin' Dimensionals

Friday, November 2, 2007

Rose Bracelet Kit



I am a huge fan of Debbie Olson's. When I saw that she had designed this awesome Rose Bracelet kit for sale at Ellen's store, I had to purchase one. The directions are very easy to follow, and making this was so much fun! I pretty much followed the directions right along. The only thing that I needed to purchase in addition, was a 5/8" circle punch.

Thanks for looking!

Lizzie Anne Challenge 2



These Lizzie Anne ice skates from Christmas In The City, bring back some fond childhood memories. Coming from a family with ten children, we didn't have a lot of extras. I'm not sure where my father found a few pairs of used ice skates, but I was able to make a pair work for me. My older brother and I would walk down our country gravel road to a little pond about a mile away from our home. We would skate until our feet were so cold, we could hardly feel them. We would bring along a little radio and I would pretend I was an Olympic champion...lol.

Lizzie Anne Designs is having weekly challenges in their own special forum over at Splitcoaststampers. This card is for this week's challenge. We needed to make "a black and white card with a splash of color" using this sketch:


Thanks visiting today! I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Stamps: Christmas In The City
Card Stock: Basic Black, Whisper White, Creamy Caramel
Ink: Palette Noir, Copic Sketch Markers, Clear & Silver Spica Pens
Accessories: Nestabilities & Big Shot, Silver Brad, Jersey Ribbon Originals, Kraft Taffeta Ribbon, Corner Rounder Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

Thursday, November 1, 2007

I'm Here!

November is going to be an exciting month! I have some upcoming blog candy to share soon, some news (a bit later in the month), and hopefully lots more projects. But....first things first.



This is my final Halloween card I made this year. It's simple, but the Scary Sweet stamp by Penny Black is just so cute! The sentiment and candy background are from Fright Night by My Favorite Things (both can be found at Eclectic Paperie).

Stamps: Scary Sweet (Penny Black, Inc.), Fright Night (My Favorite Things)
Card Stock: Summer Sun, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White
Ink: Palette Noir, Summer Sun, Copic Sketch Markers
Accessories: Paper Piercer (Making Memories), Ribbon from Jacksonbelle Embellishments, Stampin' Dimensionals





These Frankenstein candy bars were for the school kids. I found the whole idea for these over at Angie's blog. Thanks Angie!! Frankie's hair and face were done by free hand, and the eyes were punched with my ¼" & ½" circle punches. I used Kit Kat candy bars as the treats. I didn't adhere the paper to the candy so that the bar could be slid right out. The kids were using Frankie as finger puppets when they were done with the candy.

Stamps: none
Card Stock: Old Olive, Basic Black, Whisper White
Ink: Sakura Micron pen
Accessories: Tombo Mono Multi Liquid Glue, ¼ & ½ inch circle punches, Sticky Strip

Thanks for visiting today! I have a whole lot of blurfing to catch up on, and I can't wait to see what you all have been up to!