With Love.

Hello!!

I'm over on the Viva Las VegaStamps! blog with a little Valentine love for my Sweetie :-)  Here's a peek...

If you'd like to read up on how this card was created, hop on over to the Viva Las VegaStamps! blog and check it out.

Thanks for stopping by today!

xx,

You Rock.

Hello!!

Today, I have a fun tutorial (with a video!) over on the May Arts blog.

Here's a sneaky peek...  

Sooo, if you wanna see how this rockin' card came together, hop on over and check it out!!

Thanks for stoppin' by!!

xx,

The Hunt.

Hello!!  Today, I wanted to share a little something...

This tiny book was created with a few snapshots I took of my kiddos at the church's annual Easter egg hunt.  I wanted to scrap them in a quick way before they got buried under piles of other things on my 'to do' list.

In lieu of tearing into a new stack of paper, I decided to use up some of those neglected bits of paper in my stash.  This MME paper stack has been used and loved, but really needed a little somethin' extra to get my mojo runnin'.  

  A bit of rock-solid stamping can make those old papers new again :-)

I've done some Copic coloring around the images to really make them POP.  I really love the effect.

With this being such a small book, I knew that finding space for journaling would be difficult.  My solution??  

VELLUM!  It gives me tons of space for my thoughts and covers up none of my fun stamping.

SCORE.

How cool is it that you can see the clouds right through my journaling??  Best of both worlds, I tell ya!

Here's a peek at all the VLVS! goodness I've used...

I gotta say, I'm totally diggin' this mini mini!!

Supplies Used:

Viva Las VegaStamps! stamps - Medium Doily, Waybill/Invoice Background, Be Adorable, Bulls Eye Solid, Victorian Flourish, Lace Background, Whimsical Cloud 1 1/2 x 2 1/4, Whimsical Cloud 1 x 2 1/2

My Minds Eye 'Be Amazing' 6 inch paper, Copic Markers, UmWowStudio Chevron Confetti chipboard, thread, American Crafts black jute, craft sequins, vellum

Ok guys, that is that.  If you want to know more about how this book was put together, hop on over to the VLVS! blog and read all about it!!

Thanks so much for stoppin' by and I'll see ya next time ;-)

xx,

 

Pure Imagination.

Hello!!  Today, I've got a CAS card for you.

If you're new to coloring (or a seasoned coloring artist!), I gotta tell ya, VLVS has some amazing images that'll make it super easy to whip up a quick card or project.  Most images are detailed with a ton of shading already included, so coloring them up is simple to do!

I adore this Unicorn image.

For my embellishments, I've just inked up the 'pure' in the Pure Imagination sentiment, and stamped repeatedly.  A bit of Lindy's Stamp Gang mist splatter and a few chippies from UmWowStudio and image was ready to layer onto a card base.

I've also inked up the Pure Imagination stamp to add a quick sentiment on the inside.

Ok, guys---that's it for me.  Now, go grab your favorite VLVS and get your color on!!

xx,

Pirate Otto.

Hello!!  Today, I'm rockin' a clean and simple (CAS) card.

 

I decided to color up this sweet Pirate Otto image---because I love him!!  C'mon, how sweet is he??!

I've doodled a fun border...

...along with this awesome Dream Big sentiment and I have myself a sweet and simple card, ready for givin'.

Thanks so much for stoppin' by!!

xx,

To The Circus.

Hello!!  Today, I bring you a sweet and simple card.

 

I absolutely fell in LOVE with this adorable Whimsical Elephant image when I saw it!  I knew instantly that I just had to color her up :-)

 

So, that's just what I did!

I love how the brightness of the image just pops against the white of the paper!

To add a bit more interest to my background, I stamped the same Whimsical Elephant stamp through a circle mask!  You'd never know those polka dots came from the same stamp, eh?!!?

 

I decided to add only minimal color around the dots to keep them looking very much like I doodled them on.

 

A bit of stitched on vellum and a few sequins for sparkle, and she is complete and ready to brighten the day of someone special.

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

xx,

Sparkle.

Hello, TGF Fans!!

 

Welcome to my little stop on The Greeting Farm's 'Cyber-Monday Celebration Hop', featuring US---The Greeting Farm customers :-)

 

I'm so super excited to be playing along with a handful of other TGF lovers!!

 

 

We've each spent time in our crafty spaces creating with some of our favorite TGF products, and today we get to share those creations with you in an EPIC Holiday Hop!!

 

Here's what I've come up with...

 

 

This sweet little tag was inspired by the word 'sparkle' on the My Favorite Thing set from the Oliver & Amelia range. 

 

You may have noticed that I've done a little body swapping to create my very own mix of TGF characters for this tag---Amelia's body and Twinkle Bean's head.  I LOVE how she turned out!!

 

Sparkle indeed.

 

Here's a peek at the back of the tag...

 

 

Aaaaaannnnddd, here's a peek at 'Amelia Bean' herself...HA!!

 

 

For this tag, I've used the sketch from the December Challenge over at UmWowStudio as inspiration.  YES!!  I've actually used a sketch.  I've never been very successful at using sketches, but I think this one worked! 

 

Here's a peek at the sketch, and how I've translated it into inspiration for my tag...

 

 

 

 

#1 - Clip!  Even tho' the sketch is showing a paperclip, I think this mini clothespin works.

#2 - Horizontal strips of patterned paper, with a focal image/photo (in this case, a colored image). 

#3 - Splatter!!  'Nuff said.

#4 - A sprinkling of stars.  DREAMY!

#5 - A circle element.  Instead of flair, I went with doodled circles.

#6 - A strip of vertical paper along the edge.

#7 - Polka dot paper.

 

Here's a quick list of products I've used:

My Favorite Things stamp set (RETIRED) & Twinkle Bean stamp (RETIRED)  - The Greeting Farm

Vintage Christmas 6x6 inch paper pad

Star Confetti & Circle Confetti Mask  - UmWowStudio

 Caribbean Blue Flat Fabio & Danny Zuko's Denim Flat Fabio - Lindy's Stamp Gang

 

 And finally, if you're TOTALLY diggin' the wrapping on the gift in the first couple photos above, here's a little tut on how to up-cycle yourself a little Holiday Garland LOVE.

 

 

Alrighty Folks, that's it for me!!  Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Now, get to hoppin' and then go get your SHOP ON!!

 

xx,

Ugly Christmas Sweater.

Hello!!

 

Today, I have a quick Christmas card for you :-)

 

This CAS card features the Saturated Canary image [Ugly] Christmas Sweater.  How adorable is she?!!?

 

Makes me wanna go buy an over-the-top ugly Christmas sweater of my very own. 

As I said, this card is truly clean and simple, with only a sprinkling of goodies along the side.  And DIG those teeny tiny stars!!!  They're from the Star Confetti pack from UmWowStudio.  LOVE me some teeny tiny stars.

 

Just sayin'.

 

And here's a close-up of Miss Ugly Sweater, herself...

 



 

If you wanna see how this card came together, here's a little video for ya...

 

 

Alrighty, guys that's it for me!!  Thanks so much for stoppin' by.

 

I'll catch you on the flip side ;-)

 

xx,

Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun!

Hiya, Folks!! 

 

Today, is the very first day of the brand new October Color Challenge over on the Lindy's Stamp Gang blog! 

 

This challenge will run the entire month of October.  And as a bonus, those that play along and share their creations with Lindy's via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or linking up with the Color Challenge, may find themselves featured on the Lindy's blog in one of the 'Feature Friday's'.  Those who are featured on the blog will receive an email with a 20% off coupon to use at a time of their choosing.

 

Here's this month's color palette...

 

 

Fun, right??!?

 

Totally reminds me of trick-or-treating, costumes, bobbing for apples and all things Halloween-ey from my childhood.

 

Ready to get your color on?

 

The Rules:

1. Help us spread the word! Share our color challenge graphic in your blog post and link to the Lindy’s Stamp Gang blog  http://lindystampgang.wordpress.com , where the challenge can be found. For every 50 people that enter, we’ll have one giveaway! So 100 entries=2 giveaways.
2. Use Lindy’s Stamp Gang products! You can use, Starbursts, Flat Fabios, Moon Shadows, Glitz Spritz, Magicals, Embossing Powders, Mica Powders… any of our stamps, laser cut-outs, or brass charms.
3. Use a minimum of two colors in the color challenge. You’re welcome to add neutrals, white, black, grey and brown.
4. Link the Lindy products you used to the Lindy’s Stamp Gang store, like this: Hibiscus Rose.

 Easy Peasy, right??

 

Here's what I came up with...

 

This big 'ol bag of treats and fun tag are heading straight to my daughter's Third Grade class for their Halloween party.  The way I see it, just because you're asked to send prepackaged goodies these days, doesn't mean they can't arrive in style!!  It's ALL about the packaging :-)

 

 

The tag features beautiful Lindy's color and the digital stamp 'Treats' from Saturated Canary... 

 

...and the bag is wrapped up tight with gobs of hand colored seam binding ribbon in some of Lindy's spookiest hues!

 

I just adore coloring in grayscale with pops of color.  Ghoulish, no??

 

And DIG that Lindy's glitter and bits of sparkle!!!

 

 Here's a list of all the Lindy's goodness I've used:



Mango Mania Flat Fabio (Delicious COLOR, No Shimmer!)

Sweet Violet Purple Teal Starburst Spray

Frozen Jack Frost Starburst Spray (Perfection for adding white SPLATT-AGE!)

Ponderosa Pines Olive Starburst Spray

Toto's Tornado Black Flat Fabio (The Blackest Of Black!)

Tea Pot Purple Glitter

 

Ok, that's it from me!!  Now head on over to the Lindy's Stamp Gang blog and check out what the rest of the DT has come up with!!

 

xx,



Too Cool For School Caddy. For Tools.

Hiya, Peeps!!

Today, I have an up-cycled bit 'o fun to share with you :-)

My baby girl, Paige, is the 'Queen of Caftin'!  She has crayons, markers, scissors and glue for each and every room of the house.  Sooooooo, I needed to find a solution to help keep her organized, while tickling her need to keep it crafty.

Enter, the tool caddy...

This caddy spent the first half of it's life as a drink caddy a la Sonic!

A bit of chalkboard paint...

...and one cute Saturated Canary image later, and Miss Paige was well on her way to organized!!

This little cutie is called 'Roger That', and you can find her in the Saturated Canary digital store HERE.  And if you wanna see how it all came to together, you can check out the video tutorial below.

Thanks for stopping by today :-)

Keep it crafty!!

xx,