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Card no. 118 - Sketch Saturday #2

2011-12-23T14:07:00.003-07:00

Hello again ...
Well, here is the second post. If you'd like to see the first card of the two
(and where we're going for Christmas).

Click here.

I will be out of town until January 3rd, but I am bringing my computer, so if you'd like any cards to be made, please, feel free to e-mail me, but I won't be able to make any, until I return.

Thank you!

This card went to Susan. And it's the second of two.

The Front View

The 3D Detail

I also used the lovely Sketch Saturday's Sketch #186 on this card. I also used the lovely Sketch Saturday's Sketch #186 on this card. Cardstock is Bazzill from Michael's and DP from Graphic's 45 Christmas Collection. I added JoAnn's Rhinestones, lacy ribbon, American crafts ribbon and Wild Orchid Craft flowers. The beautiful sentiment is from Whiff of Joy (I just masked off the Christmas Tree part). The Spellbinders used were Labels 18. The super cute angels are a Lili of the Valley image, 3D-ied and colored with Copics and ProMarkers. The 3D process on this one was a wee bit more complicated, but I am happy with the results. I also added Star Dust Stickles.

I am entering these challenges:

Sketch Saturday - Sketch no. 186

Stampavie & More - Red

Dutch Dare - Make it shimmer

Christmas Cards All year Round - Anything goes

Simon Says Stamp - Bingo (I chose: Ribbon, Gems, Sparkle)

Have a super fabulous Christmas!

Much love,

Card no. 117 - Sketch Saturday #1

2011-12-23T12:53:00.000-07:00

I have two cards to show you today, but I separated them into two posts.

I am super duper busy today, because we're leaving to see our grama Heather, who lives in Park City, Utah.

It will be a little climate shock for us, since the weather in Phoenix is lovely at 55 of, where PC has only 23 oF. Yikes!

Anyways, the couple of cards made yesterday were given to my two lovely co-workers/boss - Betsy & Susan. And to brag a little, they also have got a HUUUUGE Costco-sized Chocolate Box. Yum!

This one went to Betsy. And it's the first of two.

The Front View

The 3D Detail

I used the lovely Sketch Saturday's Sketch #186 (on both of them). Cardstock is Bazzill from Michael's and DP from my stash. I added JoAnn's Rhinestones & lacy ribbon, and Wild Orchid Craft flowers. The beautiful sentiment is from Whiff of Joy and so is the die cut. The Spellbinders used were Labels 21 (I think). The super adorable angel is Lili of the Valley image, 3D-ied and colored with Copics and ProMarkers.

I added a bit of Stickles ... and voila ...

I am entering these challenges:

Sketch Saturday - Sketch no. 186

Dutch Dare - Make it shimmer

Christmas Cards All year Round - Anything goes

Simon Says Stamp - Bingo (I chose: Ribbon, Gems, Sparkle)

Have an awesome day!

Card no. 116 - A gift for Ms. Usher & a special Saturday for my sweet Hannah

2011-12-18T14:40:00.001-07:00

Happy Sunday everyone!!!

My sweet Hannah turned 2 yesterday, so we had a fantastic Tea Party planned for her.

Everything went well - I even made my very first birthday cake! 5 layers, each different shade of pink ... well, it did have a "loopsy" side ... but it tasted wonderful :)

I even made a birthday t-shirt using Silhouette - I was so happy with the results.

And here is my sweet birthday girl...

Well, I also made a special Christmas gift for Lana's teacher on Friday, because it was the last day of school before the Winter vacation. I made her Grapefruit Bath salts with vitamin E. It smelled so yummy...

Here is the whole package:

And here is the card:

Base Cardstock is Bazzill from Michael's, DPs are from Graphics 45 (the Magic of Oz Collection) and Making Memories (Paper Reverie - Sienne Floral).
The super cute image is from Whiff of Joy, colored with ProMarkers & Copics, and so is the sentiment. Flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and Recollections by Michael's. The rhinestones are from JoAnn.
The border punch is Martha Stewart and Spellbiners used are Labels no. 10 and Lacy Circles.

Easy, peasy, lemon squeezy ...

I am entering these challenges:
Dutch Dare Card Challenges - Tic Tac Toe (I chose: bling, stamped image & distressing)
Stampavie & More - Red
Totally Gorjuss - For Someone special (Ms. Usher is surely special!)

Enjoy your day!

Card no. 115 - Merry Christmas - Whiff of Joy Angel

2011-12-11T21:51:00.000-07:00

Oh, such a busy busy week (and weekend). I have been working a lot, which is great, but I don't get much of my "mommy" playtime! I also have been moving furniture this weekend as I have decided to move my craft corner to my bedroom (my hubby wasn't thrilled), but both my girls would take and misplace "my" stuff and oh, they would snatch my markers and Hannah (will turn 2 this Saturday) would color the walls, etc. .... just not fun. Anyways, I set up my workstation in the bedroom and when we have a huuuuge house (one day) I will have my own whole room just for crafting ....

OK. Enough blabling ....

Here is a first quarter of a order placed after our Fundraiser back on December 6th. The order was 12 Christmas cards ... I have already sent them, but haven't had a chance to post them.

This is a Criss-cross card, using a gorgeous Whiff of Joy stamp from last year's Christmas collection, colored with Promarkers and Copics. I added Stickles and Spica Copics.

Flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts. Cardstock is Bazzill from Michaels and DP is ... shoot! I can't think of the name right now ... sorry.

Rhinestones are from JoAnn, ribbon is Papertey Ink, border is punched with EK Success border punch. I aged the edges with Tim Holtz's Distress Inks (Old Paper, Tea Dye, Antique Linen).

The inside sentiment stamp is a Inkadinkado stamp from several years ago.

The View

I am entering these challenges:

Christmas Card Challenges - Doodling ... but any card will do (they said)

Simon Says Stamp Challenge - Christmas Photo Inspiration

Cute Card Thursday - Anything goes

Christmas Cards All Year Round - Anything goes

Dutch Dare Card Challenges - Anything with wings

ENJOY!!!

Hugs,

Card no. 114 - Happy Birthday my Beautiful Friend!

2011-11-17T22:59:00.000-07:00

Happy Thursday Everyone!

I have a suuuper busy week - but I love being busy ... so (((Yay!))) for me.

I have managed to squeeze in a bit of crafty time and made this little cutie for Lana's sweet little friend.

The image is by Tickled Pink Stamps - the sweet Lil' Pinkette Coraline.

She is colored with Copics & ProMarkers.

I also added Stickles (Stardust, Diamond) to the image.

The Front View

The papers I used are pretty old (I had them FORever) and I have no idea where I've got them or who they are made by. The cardstock is from Michael's - Bazzill Basics I have used a ribbon from JoAnn, a bunch of beautiful flowers by Wild Orchid Crafts, Kaiserkraft rhinestones.

I made a little pin using beads. Super easy-peasy!

The Image Detail (sorry, a little blurry)

The inside is very plain & easy - I was in a hurry to make this card and I think I made it in about an hour, which is few days less than usually.

I taped Coraline and inked just the cake and used is as a little complimentary stamp on the inside.

The Inside View

The words used are from one of those "Wordsy" sets from Hobby Lobby.

That's it from me for today!

Hope you're all are having a fabulous week!

I am entering these challenges:

Anything Goes Challenge - A real sweetie (something yummy to eat)

Hugs,

Inspired ... using Silhouette

2011-11-16T14:06:00.001-07:00

I have always loved the simple designs and I just adore Papertey Ink. So, when they came out with the fabulous new collection, I was inspired.

I absolutely adore the new Cover Plate - Quatrefoil and decided to make my own ... using my Silhouette. Oh, boy! Quite the job, I tell ya! But anywhoo.... I am done.

And, I am so happy with the results!

So from this (found it using Google Image search - keyword "quatrefoil"):

I made this:

And because I do square cards (most of the time), I decided to make it square-ish.

A little close-up:

Silhouette ROCKS!!!!

If interested in tutorial - I may post video-tutorial later .... let me know!

Have an awesome day!

Hugs,

Card no. 113 - You make my World that much brighter!

2011-11-10T10:34:00.001-07:00

Oh, my! What a fantastic weekend! We had a fabulous turnout at the benefit and we raised a wonderful amount for our Foundation. An absolutely AMAZING group of people, artists, doctors, survivors, entertainers came and (I think) everyone had great time!

My sets of cards got a new home and I hope they will make someone's day when received.

Here goes my new card ...

I used the suuuuper cute Lili of the Valley image - Maisie Sitting Pretty and a butterfly from Hero Arts - Antique Engravings. I used 3D technique, that I adore so much - and learned it from Mariska at Sending you a Little Smile. Such a talented lady!

The Detail

Cardstock is from JoAnn, the DP is one of my all time favorite, My Mind's Eye - Stella and Rose. I sewed the edges, added rhinestones, lacy ribbon from Archiver's, Prima Flowers and pearly springs.

The Spellbinders I used were Labels Seventeen.

Pretty easy. I think what took me the longest was the image :) that I colored with my Copics, ProMarkers and ShinHan markers. I also added Stickles (StarDust & Diamond).

The Front View

I hope you're enjoying this fall. It has finally cooled off here in Phoenix.
I have been super busy - I've also got a new FABULOUS job (that I am super exited about) and still keeping my old one. Of course, I am home with my girls (whenever I can) and we craft like there is no tomorrow :) My hubby is working his tushie off at the hospital, but I know he's not-so-secretly loving it.

I have many more projects to come - I have so many ideas, just not enough time (or energy - by the end of the day) to make them happen.

The Inside View

I am entering these challenges:

Lili of the Valley Challenges - Creature Comforts (I think butterfly is a creature, right?)

Stampavie and more - Anything goes

Anything goes Challange - Stitching (Real or Faux)

Cute Card Thursday - Reds/Remembrance

Dutch Dare Challenges - Punches & Dies

Simon Says Stamp Challenges - Photo Inspiration (Poppies)

Have a fantastic day!!!

Hugs,

Card no. 112 - Lili of the Valley Christmas Cards

2011-10-03T11:09:00.002-07:00

As promised, I've been ~~working~~ on the benefit cards and absolutely enjoying my time in my craft room. I made four cards (two and two - two blue and two pink) last weekend and I just adore how simple and easy they were to make. It took me only 2 1/2 hours, where other time it takes me daaaays - but my hubby took the kids and kept them occupied, so I could craft these up ...

♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥

I used the super cute image from the Lili of the Valley's Christmas collection and some old paper from my stash. The images were super easy to pick - I wanted to use LOTV one, because they are running a super awesome giveaway and THEY ARE ABSOLUTELY GOOOORGEOUS!

The Front View

I did a lot of sewing and a little gluing. The blue ribbon is from Papertey Ink and the pink ribbon is from JoAnn.

The Detail #1

I colored the images with ProMarkers, Copics and ShinHans - I love how I can blend them all together. The border is by Spellbinders and so is the little shape under it.

The Detail #2

The rhinestones are by Me&My Big Ideas. I think you can tell I used A TON of Stickles (Stardust & Diamond) - just to add that little be-zaaaz

I am entering these challenges:

LOTV - World Cardmaking Day

Simon Says - Anything Goes

Sentimental Sundays - Sewing or Stitching

ABC Challenge - Anything Goes

CES CHallenge - Pretty Girls

I hope you enjoyed your weekend!

Hugs,

Card no. 111 - (Almost) Every Girl wants to be a Princess

2011-09-24T08:56:00.000-07:00

Oh, my Gosh! Is it Saturday already? Well, I've been trying to keep busy this week and boy oh, boy! It was AWESOME!!!

I designed a daily schedule with meal planner (to save and reduce any and all waste) and chores (so it gets DONE) and it's so much easier for me to be focused .... organization! I love it!

I have got soooo much done - GOOD WEEK!

Times are tough, but we will get through it - with a help of family & friends (& crafting).

Anyways, my super sweet mother-in-law, Heather, who runs a very important Charity - Robert Urich Foundation for Cancer Research, has asked me to make few cards (to donate for an auction) for our upcoming Benefit - Californians for a Cure - hosted at the Music Box Hollywood on November 6.

I struggled what kinds of cards to make and as I always adored the simpler designs, I went with it.

This is first card of many (more to come - that I still need to make). I will be busy in the upcoming few weeks, and also will try to make few certificates for personalized stationery.

So keep up with me...

The Front View

I used the goooorgeous Whiff of Joy image from the newest collection, colored with Copics, ProMarkers and Stickles (StarDust). Papers are S.E.I. (Chick-A-Dee) and Making Memories (Butterfly Flower Patch). Ribbon is by Martha Stewart. Pearls from my stash and brad by Whiff of Joy. The lacy paper Heart doily is from Little Yellow Bicycle.

I sewn the edges on my sewing machine and the inside looks (almost) the same as the outside.

The Detail

I used Mariska's 3D Technique to make the beautiful Princess to pop-out and give the card a little dimension. So, I guess not that simple after all ....

And, to spread the word, I am entering these challenges:

Whiff of Joy Challenges - Jane's Sketch

Alphabet Challenges - Q for Quick and Simple

Anything Goes Challenges - Anything goes

Stamping for the Weekend - What a Cutie

Addicted to Stamps - Stitching

Sir Stampalot Challenge - Frame it up

Well, that's it from me ...

Have a fantastic weekend!

Hugs,

Card no. 110 - Sweet Tilda With a Tiny Present

2011-09-12T16:55:00.000-07:00

Oh, wow ... that many days? I am sorry, I've been struggling a bit, but what a better way to reduce the stress than doing something you love.

Don't worry, I won't bore you with my personal issues ...

Here is the lovely Book Card I made (was inspired by Camilla's card and Just Magnolia's Sketch):

I used my Copics and ProMarkers to color the cute little Tilda. Cardstock is from JoAnn, DP is by Webster's Pages - absolutely gooooorgeous. Flowers are Prima, pearls are from stash. Everything is glued together with my glue gun. Lacy doily is English Tea Party doily by Cheery Lynn Designs and so is the butterfly.

The Detail

The Inside Border punch is by EK Success. I used my sewing machine, which BTW I've got from my lovely mother-in-law, Heather, many years ago.

I will probably add a cute little sentiment or a photo later - when I decide who will receive this little baby...

The Inside Detail

Anywhoo, I hope you ya'll are enjoying your week and are not working too hard.

I am entering these challenges:

Alphabet Challenge blog - P is for Pretty Pastels

Anything Goes - Vintage/Shabby Chic

DYSU - Texture

Fairytale Challenge Blog - Lace and Flowers

Simply Magnolia - Anything Goes

Just Magnolia - Sketch

Sending big hugs,

Card no. 109 - Nicholas' Firefly Frenzy

2011-08-24T07:00:00.008-07:00

Oh, my goodness ... another busy day ....

I hope everyone has a fabulous mid-week and are enjoying their Wednesday!

Today I have suuuuper adorable Nicholas to share with you. He's from Inky Impressions and is just so cute (and so is that Chameleon!).

I used Graphic 45 Paper, Spellbinders and few eyelets, Ribbon by American Crafts, Stickles (for the fireflies) and a lot of imagination ...

I started with a completely different card and ended up with this one ... rather cute, don't you think?

Anyways, here he is ...

I am entering these challenges:
Aud Sentiment Challenges - Anything Goes
Try it on TUesday - Anything Goes
A Spoon Full of Sugar - Happy Birthday
My Mom's Craft Shop - Summertime

Hugs,
Michaela

Card no. 108 - I Have a Little Frog

2011-08-17T09:25:00.001-07:00

Good Wednesday everyone!
Today we're starting another challenge at the INKY IMPRESSIONS CHALLENGE BLOG
The wonderful Carrie challenged us to make a card that reminds us of a song.

As a mom, of two little ~~monkeys~~, ehm... girls, you know what kind of songs I have stuck in my head
RHYMES!!!
Here is one of many:

I Have a Little Frog

I have a little frog

His name is Tiny Tim,

I put him in the bathtub,

To see if he could swim,

He drank up all the water,

And gobbled up the soap!

And when he tried to talk

He had a BUBBLE in his throat!

And here is the card, with the brand new Inky - Mischievous Christopher - he is so so soooooo CUTE!!!

The Front View

I was inspired by these challenges:

The Sweet Stop Sketches - Sketch no. 121

Craft us Crazy - Anything goes

Here come the boys - Critters

Enjoy your day!!!

Hugs,

Card no. 107 - Inky Impressions - Boys of Summer - Blog Hop

2011-08-12T04:00:00.001-07:00

Happy Friday everyone!!!!

Today is a very special day for us at the Inky Impressions Stamps

we are announcing

...

THE BOYS OF SUMMER

And for this special occasion we're hosting a fabulous, super fantastic

BLOG HOP

where you can win the fun new stamps + embellishments from our

sweet Inky Impressions Store

So, don't hesitate and get hoppin'!

If you've got here from Jackie's Blog you are on the right track. If you just came straight here, than please start at her blog and check out her gorgeous creation!

I am sharing/announcing
...

CHRISTOPHER'S CATCH

And here is a close-up of the cute little fella

Isn't he darlin'? Sooooo many possibilities and so many wonderful cards to make with these stamps.

Now, jump over to Ria's Blog and check out her super adorable creation!
Good luck and don't forget to comment on everyone's blog, so you can be included in the drawing for the fabby new stamps.

Just in case you get lost on your way, here is the right order of the hop:

Jackie

Michaela (you are here)

Inky Impressions Inspirational Blog

I hope you will love the new stamps as much as I do!

Big hugs,

Card no. 106 - Your friendship is so dear to me!

2011-08-09T11:39:00.000-07:00

When I went to visit family in Los Angeles, I couldn't wait to meet one of my dearest friends - Rosalinda. She is one of THE sweetest people and I am so sad that I don't get to see her more often. I miss her dearly.

To make the distance between us shorter, I made this card for her. To tell her that I love her and that I treasure our friendship - even if we live in different cities.

I used cute Mo Manning image - Catching up, colored it with Copics and ProMarkers. The cardstock is Bazzill Basics and the DP is Graphic 45 (Le' Romantique), absolutely gooooorgeous. The pearls are from Inky Impressions. Perfect place to get a LOT of them. I used Prima Flowers and a little red buds from Hobby Lobby (that I've got last Christmas). The border punch is by Martha Stewart and the Lacy circles are by Spellbinders. The inside sentiments are by Technique Tuesday - Ali Edwards & Hampton Art - Million Little things. I also used Stickles and Pebbles Inc. Pearly chalk.

The Front View

The Inside View

Enjoy!!!

I am entering these challenges:

Cutie Sunday - Flower Power

Copic Creations - Landscape Design

The Sweet Stop Sketches - The Sketch no. 120

Sir Stampalot Challenge - Anything you fancy

Our Creative Corner - Oh, the Flowers

Hugs,

Card no. 105 - Inky Impressions Tanya's Birthday Blog Hop

2011-08-03T08:24:00.000-07:00

Happy Wednesday and welcome to
the Inky Impressions Birthday Challenge Blog Hop!!

The Inkettes decided to do something a little different for this week's challenge putting on this blog hop to have you hop along to see their inspiration for the challenge but to also celebrate our very own Inkette Tanya's birthday!!

If you have come here by the way of Ria's blog, then you are in the RIGHT place and need to keep on hopping. If you've happened to come here randomly and would like to join in with us, then please start from the beginning of the blog hop HERE at the Inky Impressions Inspirational Blog.

For my blog hop creation today I have made this sweet little card:

Now to continue hopping along this blog hop, you will need to check out the lovely Tanya's blog next...

Thanks so much for joining the special blog hop today!! We hope that you'll be inspired with our creations and don't forget to wish our birthday girl a very Happy Birthday J

And finally, here is a complete list of the blog hop in order in case you get lost somewhere along the way:

The Inky Impressions Inspirational Blog - START HERE!!

Tanya

I am entering these challenges:

Papertake Weekly Challenge - Anything Goes

Sketch Saturday - Sketch no. 166

Hugs,

Card no. 104 - Welcome Sweet Baby

2011-07-03T22:11:00.000-07:00

Good evening/or morning ...

I had this cute Mo Manning image colored for a few days, sitting on my desk, and today I've finally found a little bit of time to give her a good home (on a card).

My wonderful sister's been playing with the girls while I could sneak in few minutes behind my desk.

I, of course, colored her with my Copics, ProMarkers & ShinHan Markers. I sparkled her dress and wings with StarDust Stickles. Flowers are from Magnolia and Prima. Papers are by Pebbles (Ever After Collection - sooo super cute!). Ribbons are from JoAnn and so are the rhinestones.The tickets are by Inkadinkado and the inside sentiments by Recollections and Technique Tuesday.

I used the wonderful sketch from this week's Fussy & Fancy Friday Challenge.

The Front View

The Inside View

I am also entering these fabulous challenges:
Saturday Challenge - Here Comes Summer
Stampalot Challenge - Anything Goes
I ProMarkers - Flowers
Passion for ProMarkers - Babies
Fussy & Fancy Challenge - Sketch

ENJOY!!!

"Krafty" Inspiration at the Inky Blog

2011-06-29T05:00:00.015-07:00

Hello!!!

I am back from the hibernation. LOL
The move's been brutal. The hardest one.
BUT

It's over and I have finally finished setting up my "play"/craft room (and almost everything else) and I am SO ready to start taking time off - crafting.

It was my turn at the Inky Impressions Blog to inspire you.

I was myself inpired by THE super talented Kylie's Kraft card and wanted to give it a go.
I didn't really use my white pencil that good and I couldn't figure out how to give it that soft look, but I am quite pleased how it turned out. The embellishments are all over the place and it looks a little busy - out of my comfort zone - but sometimes it is good to try new things. Right?

The Front View

I used Inky Impressions stamp - Lili's Present (of course) colored with my Copics and ShinHan markers, I added a little Martha Stewart tag with MS twine, base is made from Kraft paper picked up at JoAnn's, Stickles, DP from my scrap stash - My Mind's Eye and Basic Gray, ribbon, lace, Prima flowers, pearls from Michael's and that goooorgeous butterfly die is by Cheery Lynn Design.

I hope you're enjoying your week.

My "little" sister came to visit and she is the sweetest thing! The girls can't get enough of her and I am so happy to have her here! Sisters are the best!
Especially when they are so fabulous!

Off to play with my kids & my sis ....

I am entering the Basic Gray Challenge - Stitching

Enjoy the rest of your Wednesday!

Hugs,

My husband - the Doctor

2011-06-13T13:21:00.000-07:00

So after years and years of studying, it's finally official - he's a Doc! We've moved on the 1st of June, flew to New Jersey on the 8th and just got back - our furniture, unfortunately, is still not in Phoenix. Bleh, bleh!

It was scheduled to come on 3rd of June ... no comment....

Someone congratulated me for marrying a doctor ... my answer made them laugh, but I was serious.

"I married a hot surfer boy, he became a (hot) doctor while he was married to me."

Here is THE big day.

I'll be back with cards/projects as soon as I can. Hopefully by the end of next week!

Have an awesome Monday everyone!!!!

Hugs,

Card no. 102 - IICH15 - I am hosting ...

2011-05-11T04:00:00.024-07:00

Hello everyone ... I am still packing and sorting and squeezing in some crafty time. Only 2 weeks left - yikes!!!

Today was my turn to host an Inky Impressions Challenge and it was so much fun to create this sketch:

All Inkettes did a faaaabulous job using it. Pop on over and enter your card. You don't need to have an Inky image, although it would be wonderful. The challenge runs for two weeks.

Here is my take on the sketch:

I am entering this card into these challenges:

Stamp with Fun: Lace or Ribbon

Double Dutch: Vintage

Everybody Art Challenge: Flowers

Papertake Weekly Challenge: Fancy a punch

Let's Craft and Create: Sew Lovely

ENJOY!

Card no. 101 - Thank you, thank you ... so very much Mommy!

2011-04-28T07:04:00.000-07:00

Ooopsies ... I totally forgot to post my card for the Inky Impressions Challenge. Here it goes ...

The Inky Impressions Challenge no. 14

Flourish and Faux

The Front View

I "modified" the Lili's Egghunt stamp with a tape and then drew few lines (with my thin line sharpie) to skip the eggs and I think it came out great.

I used one of my favorite DP (Basic Gray). Added flowers, faux stitching and Whiff of Joy swirls.

The Challenges:

Sketch & Stash - Sketch no. 15

Dutch Dare CCH - For Mom

ENJOY!

Hosting a card for my sweet Lana

2011-04-26T06:40:00.000-07:00

If you're looking for my Inky post ... please click HERE.

Here is a card my sweet Lana made for the Simon Says Special Children's Challenge.

Lana is 5 and did a FANTASTIC job! Don't you think?

She picked her papers and various stickers & embellishments.

Mommy is so proud of her little crafter .

Please, leave her some sugar!

Have a happy Tuesday!

Journal Tutorial for Inky Impressions

2011-04-26T04:00:00.019-07:00

Hello, hello .... good Morning! I hope you're having a fantastic start to your week!
I have a little tutorial over at Inky Impressions Inspirational Blog, so pop on over and let me know what you think.

Also, Inky's are on sale, so grab yours while you it lasts!!! The stamps are absolutely faaaabulous to stamp with and what a dream to color. Click HERE!

... and here is a little sneak-peak what I made ...

Also, I am still putting the little candy together (the one I promised a week ago - oopsies!) taking a little longer that planned - starting to pack & sort (we've found a house! Yay! Yay! Yay!) and my little monkey Hannah is just "VERY" helpful ... LOL ... you can imagine, uh?

ENJOY!

Inky Impressions ROCKIN' Blog Hop

2011-04-15T04:00:00.012-07:00

Hello ladies!!!! I can't believe it's Friday again. Yipeee!!!

I would like to welcome you to the

Inky Impressions ROCKIN' Blog Hop

The Inkettes have put on this blog hop to show you some really wonderful new rubber stamps that have just come out:

*Rock-n-Roll Donnie*

*Lizzie's Finger Painting*

*Zoe's Birthday Cupcake*

plus one new sentiment:

*Happy Birthday Cupcake*

The blog hop begins TODAY, Friday April 15th at 7:00 AM (EST) and will end on Sunday, April 17th at noon (EST)...so don't miss out on the fun and prizes!!! The Winner will be announced on the Inky Impressions Inspirational Blog...so be sure to check back to see if you're a winner! For the prize, one lucky winner will receive TWO of the new released images you see today along with a sentiment stamp and some yummy embellishments!!....Now doesn't that just ROCK?!! So please be sure you leave a comment on EVERY blog hop stop along the way and finish to the end for your chance to win!!

If you have come here by the way of Ria's Blog, then you are in the RIGHT place and need to keep on hopping. If you've happened to come here randomly and would like to join in with us, please start from the beginning of the blog hop HERE at the Inky Impressions Inspirational Blog.

For my blog hop creation, I've used the suuuuper adorable Rock-n-Roll Ronnie. What a dream to color him! He surely is the cutest cat on the block! This can be such a versatile stamp, used on so many occasions from birthdays to party invitations to anniversaries to just-because cards ...

A Little Close-up

Thanks so much for joining the Inkettes Rockin' blog hop today!! I hope that you'll be inspired with our creations.

Your next (and final) stop is Inky Impressions Challenge Blog.

And finally, here is a complete list of the blog hop in order in case you get lost somewhere along the
way:

The Inky Impressions Inspirational Blog - START HERE!!

Ria
Michaela (you are here)

Inky Impressions Challenge Blog - END HERE!!

ENJOY!

Card no. 100 - Yaaay! My hundredth card - Just Magnolia + Simon Says + more

2011-04-14T07:58:00.000-07:00

Hello Ladies!!! Happy Thursday - I've had a though week, but I think the closer it's getting to the weekend the better. I am still struggling to find "the perfect" place in Phoenix and my hubby suggested I have to let go of my perfectionism - ehm... first, I am not a perfectionist - you should see my house - it looks like a bomb exploded here - and second, I don't think I can - it's just too important to me. He'll be working 16-hour days, so I'll be the one in the house - I need to like it. Also, the school system is the TOP of my list, so we've been researching and researching. Once you have school age kids it's a whole another game.

Anywhoo ... I am not sure if you've noticed, but this is my 100th Card since I started posting (I think about 2 years ago). Yay! Keep your eyes and ears peeled for some deliciousness.... probably will put it together today or tomorrow.

The Front View

OK, now for the business LOL ... this is a suuuuper cute baby from Magnolia - check out those bunny slippers! Just yummy! I colored this cutie with my Copics & ProMarkers with few ShinHans. I used the Shake-It pouch and added confetti & MS glitter. I had to seal it with my ZipDry, because I don't think it seals that well.

I used the Just Magnolia's Week 101 - Sketch Challenge & Simon Says Stamp - Card For A Child. Perfect combo :) - My sweet friend had her 2nd baby girl and I just had to make it all pink! I used the brand new papers from Imaginisce - Enchanted - If the Crown fits. Oh, so delicious!

Also, these challenges are awesome (and I am entering this card):

By the Cute & Girly - Cute & Girly

A spoon Full of Sugar - All creatures great and small - babies are kinda funny little creatures :)

ABC Challenge - S is for Sugar and Spice

Papertake Weekly - Truly Dimensional

The Baby Detail

I added American Craft's Rosy ribbon and the edges are punched with EK Success border punch. The circle is cut out with Spellbinders. The letters spelling "BABY" are by Tim Holtz.
Faaby!

Have an awesome day!

ENJOY!!!

Card no. 99 - Inky Challenge

2011-04-13T06:00:00.008-07:00

Hello there! It's Wednesday and we have a brand new Challenge for you on the Inky Impressions Challenge Blog - this week it's Flowers. Make sure to enter!

I have used these gorgeous papers by American Crafts (I've been using them a lot lately) and (of course) the super-duper cute Lili's Present stamp. I colored her with Copics & ProMarkers (with few ShinHans), I added a lot of Sticles & even Glimmer Mist. I did a little 3D layering using foam squares.

I made a banner with my Spellbinders (Nested Pennants & Nested Lacy Pennants) and tied them together with Pink Paisley's Twine - absolutely delish! BTW. The lace is from JoAnn's (they keep it in ribbon-by-the-yard section). Flowers are Prima, the branch is punched out with Martha Stewart punch.

The Front View

I've got my inspiration from the fabulous layout at Sunday Sketch & Stamp Blog - Challenge # 51, City Crafter is celebrating their birthday & what a better challenge than Happy Birthday Cards, Pear Tree Designs is challenging us to use Lace. Yum! BTW - wonderful Mina from PinkPuds has made a card using all these challenges on her blog. I like to "cruze" around the Blogland to search for new challenge blogs - and a lot of ladies use different challenges.

I also added the April Cute & Girly Challenge over at By the Cute and Girly.

The 3D Detail

Enjoy!

Oh, my next card will be my #100, so I think I have to put together some yummy candy.... hmmmmm ....

Card no. 98 - First "Inky" Post + Lana's Inspiration

2011-04-08T06:00:00.000-07:00

Hello there! It's Friday! Yaaay! This card is my first post for Inky Impressions - pop on over and leave me some sugar!

And as a proud mommy, that I am - I am sharing my lovely 5-year old's super adorable card. She used the super sweet Lili with Present stamp & Magnolia's Butterflies. She added few embellishments (pearls, flowers) and voilà - fabulous!

Lana's Creation

I, on the other hand, went with the Spring/Easter combo where I used the wonderful Lili's Egg Hunt image. Colored her with my Copics, ProMarkers & ShinHan markers! I added Stickles sparkle & rhinestones as the extra bling, chalked the edges with pearlescent blue and added the bow. The papers are from Imaginisce - Enchanted collection - paired with Pebbles' Ever After.

The Front View

The Detail

Just a few challenges I'd like to enter this card to:

Sketch Saturday - Sketch #149

Simon Says Stamp - Time for Spring

Creative Craft World - Easter is around the corner

ABC - R is for Ribbon

A Spoon Full of Sugar - A tons of texture

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

I am also entering Lana's Card into these challenges:

Anything Goes Challenge - Pearls

Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Birthday card with lots of pearls

Stamps & Fun - Birthday Card

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

Have a fabulous weekend!

Hugs,

Card no. 97 - Birthday Party + An Announcement

2011-04-01T19:53:00.006-07:00

Oh, I have an exciting news for you - I had to keep it secret, but not anymoooore - yay! I am the new Guest Designer for Inky Impressions and I am so happy! Yaaay! Can you tell? LOL :)

I will be on the team from April until August, what an amazing opportunity and oh, my! those suuuper cute stamps and what a dream to color them!

So, here is my first card using Lili's Present. Isn't she super adorable? I colored her with my Copics, ProMarkers and ShinHan Markers.

Also, check out the Inky Impression's Challenge blog - I will be also hosting few challenges. Keep your eyes open ...

This card was really easy to make - I used American Crafts paper (that I've got at T.J.Maxx or Marchal's or one of those places), few rhinestones (Me & My Big Ideas), Bazzill Basics, Primas & my new Spellbinders (double Yay!!) Labels Eighteen. The sentiment stamp is from Pink Paisley - Soiree. Added few Stickles and aaaaaall done ...

The Front View

The super cute Lili Detail

ENJOY!!!

Update # 2

2011-03-18T07:07:00.003-07:00

Well .... it's PHOENIX, Arizona!!!! Yay! I am suuuuper excited. I love warm weather and this will be perfect for my family. No need to learn how to drive in the snow - lol. Now I just need to work out extra hard - bikini weather 365 days/year!

On another note ... sorry, still no card - I've been slammed this week with bunch of personal stuff, stress, etc. - but I will try to get some done soon (PROMISE!!!), besides I should make about 10 that I need ASAP, few thank yous and birthdays and baby cards. Just need few more hours in my day - or no sleep...

I hope everyone is having as great week as I am!

Can't stop smiling :)

Update

2011-03-10T19:12:00.004-07:00

Well, I don't want you to think I fell of the Earth.... lol. We are patiently waiting, well, skip the patiently, for our match day. I am stressed out of my mind! We'll find out on Monday if we've "matched" and Thursday where we "matched". I can't sleep, so I am cranky, my mojo has left the house. Sorry ladies. However, I've been catching up on my Project Life (while waiting in the carpool lane for my daughter). I have also designed few things on Photoshop, been thinking about few things - like preparing few tutorials, making few different things for my Etsy (right now completely empty), etc. My brain is on overload.

So that's why I have my PJs on and I am ready to head for snoozers ... wish me sleep :)

Have a fabulous day/evening!

Hugs,

Card no. 96 - I've got my new staaaamps :)

2011-03-02T20:01:00.006-07:00

Yay! I am sorry for the yelling, but I am so excited! LoL! My Whiff of Joy Stamps have finally arrived! Yay yay Yay!

And they are goooorgeous. Make sure you get yours!

Anywhoo, I couldn't wait to ink them up, but which one to choose - tough decision. Well, this little girl would work the best with my new Graphic 45 papers, so I gave it a go. The cardstock is Bazzill Basics (Paolo Verde ? - don't remember) & peach-y colored paper of unknown origin :)

The only embellishments I used are Pearls from Michaels, Buttons from Archiver's & Lace from JoAnn. The flowers are handcut from the DP. I added A LOT of Star Dust Stickles. Also, the papers are sewn with my sewing machine. The borderpunch is from EK Success. And before I forget, the sentiment stamp is by Cloud 9 (I think).

Oh, Gosh! Can hardly wait to use the other ones. They are all just soooo stinkin' cute!

The Front View

Also, on a personal level - we will find out where we will be moving in May in 2 weeks (exactly). My hubby will be starting residency as Internal Medicine Doc and I can't wait to find out where we will match. We've got some great pre-match offers, but we would LOOOOOVE to go to Salt Lake City (not only for the faaaabulous scrapbooking stores), because his mom lives in Park City and the hospital is absolutely one of the top in the Country. So, please, keep us in your prayers & thoughts.

The Image Detail

Copics used: 0, E00, E000, E11, E33, R00, R02 , R20, R22, RV34, RV42, V04, V09, E55, E57, BV20, BV23, BV25, YG63, YG91, YG93, G85

ShinHan markers used (for shadow): 143 - Mint Blue, 144 - Pale Baby Blue, 171 - Jade Green

The Side View of Colored Image

Challenges:

Friday Sketchers - Sketch #143

Whiff of Joy - Buttons & Blooms

Simon Says Stamp - Recipe (1 image, 2 DP, 3 embellies)

Everybody Art Challenge - Spring

Wild Orchid Crafts - Anything Goes

Stamp Something - Flowers

Bunny Zoe's Challenges - Spring Flowers

One Stop Craft - Spring Flowers

Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes

*EDIT: Well, I had to cancel few - silly me! Didn't read the rules properly - few challenges require only up to 4 other challenges. I guess I'll have to make more cards ;)

Have a lovely day!

Hugs,

Card no. 95 - Sweet Baby Boy

2011-02-28T18:33:00.008-07:00

Hello hello ... I am still aaaaliiiiveeee .... One way or another something comes up to my busy life (LOL - poor me - eh?) Anywhoo, my sweet friend Melinda is having a baby boy soon and we're getting together for lunch tomorrow, so I had to quickly whip up a card for her. The shopping should have been easy, but of course, everything I saw (liked) was pink or tutu-like or plainly for girls. But I did find suuuper cute outfits and here is my card. I've got my inspiration at Camilla's Blog - who is BTW soooo fabulously talented, oh my!

I used sweet Baby from Magnolia & colored him with my Copics (0,E00,E11, E33,R20, R22,BG72,BG75), my ProMarkers (CoolGray1, CoolGray3, CoolGray5) & my ShinHan marker (144 - Pale Baby Blue). I added Stickles (StarDust) & Perfect Pearl. I cut out sign "Baby Boy" with Tim Holtz's Vintage Market Alphabet. Cardstock is Bazzill Basics (Rain), DP is TimHolz Vintage & unknown from my stash (I think it could be DCDW - Linen Closet). Pearl brads are from Michael's. Flowers are from 7KidsCollegeFund & local Scrapbooking outlet. Ribbon is from JoAnn. Border die and branch punch are by Martha Stewart. Butterflies are hand-cut from S.E.I.'s paper I've got few years ago (one of my fave) .

The Front View

The Image Detail

Challenges:

PaperCraftingJourney - Anything Goes

Crazy for Challenges - Dies

Southern Girls Challenges - Brads, Gems or Dewdrops

WildOrchid Challenge - Anything Goes

Magnolia Down Under - Flower Power

Dream Valley Challenges - Anything Goes

Stamp Something - Something with Flowers

ENJOY!

Have a fabulous day!

Hugs,

Card no. 94 - Sweet Lily of the Valley Card

2011-02-19T21:51:00.008-07:00

Happy Saturday! For many this is the weekend! For me nothing changes - lol - stay at home mom. :) We also had absolutely crazy week - not busy, but just looong - I've been sick & the kids were eeeextremely whiny (oh, my goodness! that's one thing - and few more lol - that can drive me totally crazy). Anyways, my hubby has to work this weekend (AGAIN!). When I ask if he could stay home he says: "Flu doesn't know weekend, people get sick on the weekend .." and off he goes ... *sigh*

Anywhoo, it's almost midnight - by the time I finish this post it will be past midnight - and I just finished this little baby. Papers are Bazzill Basics & S.E.I. Image is lovely Lily of the Valley stamp and (of course) colored with my ProMarkers & Copics, added a bit of bling with Star Dust Stickles. Gorgeous rosy ribbon is American Crafts (oh, my - love them all) & flowers are from 7kidscollegefund.com - they were white, I just sprayed them with Tattered Angel's Glimmer Mist in Daisy Yellow. Rhinestones are from JoAnn. The finished card was "glimmered up" with Glimmer Mist in Iridescent Gold. I also used Martha's not-so-new-now Cherish Hearts Border punch.

Hope you're having a great day & happy Sunday!

The Front View

The Image Detail

Challenges:

Friday Sketchers - # 142

Cute Card Thursday - Shiny Happy Cards

One Stop Crafts - Birthday Card
City Crafter - Cute stuff

Dutch Dare - Sparkle/Bling

I did it Creations - Bling it up

Papertake Weekly - Putting on the Glitz

I almost forgot the whole purpose of this card - I made this card for Lily of the Valley challenge (plus many more) - which this week is your favorite colors - as some of you know - that's YELLOW (for me) & red. Bright and happy!

ENJOY!

Card no. 93 - Oh, darn it! Just missed it ...

2011-02-17T15:00:00.004-07:00

Just realized that I missed Just Magnolia challenge this week - oh, well .... The layout by Mina was fabulous, so I've got at least a great practice ... lol.

I used Bazzill Basics Paper & American Crafts (City Park) Paper. So cute & bold. The lacy border is made with border punch by EK Success. Ribbon is from JoAnn. Flowers are Prima. Lovely Birthday Tilda is from the new So Special Collection (colored with Copics & ProMarkers).

The Front View

The Image Detail

ENJOY!

Card no. 92 - Still feeling the L♡VE (... and will for a while)

2011-02-16T07:41:00.007-07:00

He he ... this one is one of the "projects" I mentioned previously. Was working on it, but didn't finish until few days ago. It's for my husband's sweet Aunt Judy & Uncle Tom - truly the sweetest people on Earth!

I used my FAVORITE papers of all time (so far) - Making Memories - Je t'adore collection. Soooo gorgeous! I also used my "new" Tim Holtz's Rosette die - aaaaah, simply the best time-saver EVER! (Can you tell I am excited? LoL)

Also, the image is super sweet Tilda from the new So Special Collection. Such joy to color her (with my ProMarkers & Copics). As embellishments I used Rosy Ribbon by American Craft, Pearls from Michaels (Recollections? - I think) & Doily heart from JoAnn. I used Spellbinder's Labels no. Ten, Martha Stewart's new Cherish Hearts Border Punch.

The idea of this "book"card came from fabulous Tina's Blog (as Tina46) ... Her blog is so inspirational and absolutely fantastic!

The Front View

The Image Detail

The Ribbon Detail

The Inside View Before

The Inside View After (I added the final touch) ☺

Challenges I am entering this to:

Cute Card Thursday - Hearts & Flowers

Do You stack Up - Ribbon

Fun With Shapes - Heart

Totally Gorjuss - Love

Stamp Something - Something for your Valentine

One Stop Craft Challenge - Love is in the Air

Crafty Callendar Challenge - Love

Crafty Card Makers - Hearts

ENJOY!!!

I hope you're having a great day!

Have you had a love-filled day?

2011-02-14T19:57:00.006-07:00

It started beautifully (as every year of my married life). My husband is a huuuge romantic (and that's one of many things I L♡VE about him). He surprised me with roses in our kitchen. I didn't expect them until the evening *wink* *wink*

I made our breakfast ...
... and both Lana & ...
... Hannah devoured the yummy heart-shaped pancakes with boysenberry syrup and whipped cream. Talk about sweet tooth, eh?

I wanted to include a project I made for my sweet friend last week and didn't manage to upload. This is the packaging. I used the lovely Tilda from the Fairytale Collection, colored with ProMarkers, ShinHanMarkers & Copics. I added some Stickles. The gorgeous papers are from Scenic Route - had them for ages and was sad to use them, but I just LOOOOOVE how it turned out. I think the flower is from 7kidscollegeFund.com I also used Martha Stewart's Branch Punch and EK Success new Lacy Border punch (name???).

... and voilà...

The Image Detail

The stamp in the back is Inkadinkado - Round Frames. I stamped it with red MS pad and embossed it with clear powder. Added few ribbons. Easy-peasy.

The Back View

And this is what was inside ...

I made her a camera strap slip cover (exactly the same as mine). It was suuuuuper easy. I followed the steps from this website. Literally it took me 30 minutes to make. I added a felt flower and it was done. The fabric is from Jo-Ann.

Hope you had such a fabulous day as I did.

♡♥♡♥♡♥♡♥♡♥♡♥♡♥♡♥♡

*MWUAH*

My New Baby

2011-02-10T19:12:00.007-07:00

Hello, hello ... I would like to apologize for being gone and "uncrafty" past few days. My husband is applying for residencies (will start this June/July), so we've been busy researching and making our rank list. Top choice Salt Lake City, UT and then Phoenix, AZ; Tuscon, AZ ... we have about 12 programs. Please, keep us in our prayers.

Also, we've been trying to "hang out" together, because we know that once he starts he won't have as much time just to "hang out". Oh, Gosh! Can't wait for this to be over.

Anyways, I had some great business this January, so I treated myself to ...

... THIS:

Oh, my GOSH! I am in love! This is such a dream ...

I've been shooting everything from our dinner table to girls being silly. Will post pictures soon.

Also, I've been working on few projects. Need to edit the pics and finish few of them and then I will upload them.

Hope you're having a great day!

Much love,

Card no. 91 - Whiff of Joy Challenge

2011-02-01T08:12:00.007-07:00

This is a close call ... the WoJ Challenge ends in few hours :) The theme was Chocolate, Teal & Cream. Yumm! lol

I used one of my all-time-favorite images (Whiff of Joy - Spring Stamp Kit 2010 - Birdie Love).

The Front View

Colored with Copics & ProMarkers. The DP papers are from JoAnn by Heidi Grace. Cardstock is Bazzill Basics. Flowers are by Prima Marketing & Pearls by Keiser Krafts. Lace is also from JoAnn. Edge punch & Branch punch is Martha Stewart. I inked the big rose with Ranger's Tea Dye Distress ink.

The Image Detail

The Inside View

ENJOY!!!

Just a quick update...

2011-01-29T07:01:00.002-07:00

Sorry for not posting lately. I've got bad case of finger psoriasis (but not quite as bad as the pictures on google) and it hurts to even type this. I can't even unbuckle my little one from her car seat and every time I open the door it bleeds. Ouchie! :( I am getting better, tho. But as you can imagine, any kind of crafting is put on hold for now.

On the other note, I've got a ton of cards to make, because I have A TON and ton of birthdays & anniversaries coming up.

Hope everyone is doing good!

Hugs,

Michaela

Happy ♥ Day!

2011-01-20T07:30:00.003-07:00

Oh, my!!! Sorry it took me so long to get back here, after the aaaawful storm and both kids destroying the house, I needed to catch up on housework, laundry and all the little things we moms do to keep the house nice and neat :)

But I am back! LoL! Valentine's Day is approaching and a lot of people feel "iffy" about it, but I l♥ve it! It is commercial holiday, but so many people don't express their love verbally and this is the perfect day to do so. And who doesn't love pressies (especially the chocolate ones .....).

I like pink & red, so I seized my moment to decorate with these two bright colors. I made a lovely garland spelling "Happy ♥ Day". I will update the close-up pictures as soon as my camera charges, that poor thing died while shooting the pics today. I've been using her daily - working on my Project Life by Becky Higgings. What an excellent idea. I've been loving it!!!

ENJOY!!!

No Stamps used. Papers are from last year's (or maybe even older) Valentine's DCWV's collection. Hearts are cut using Spellbinders. Little middle border is by Martha Stewart's Tiny hearts scalloped edge (yep, I just made that name up). Pink crepe paper, pink ribbons and sparkly yarn. Nothing too difficult of too fancy - although, I think it looks pretty fancy ;)

I've got those cute golden angels at Michaels. I might be coming back for more. They are just so darn cute! I cut out the letters with my Cricut and Lyrical Letters cartridge, sparkled them up with Zing Embossing Powder - sparkling red, few Prima roses.

That's it!

Have a fabulous day!

Card no. 90 - Getting close to the Valentine's Day

2011-01-15T07:40:00.007-07:00

Happy Saturday!!!

Yesterday was the first day I ventured out with my girls after a whole week hiding indoors due to the icy roads and sidewalks - even the local grocery store was closed! Oh, my! The South surely ~~doesn't know~~ is not prepared to handle snowy conditions. They said on TV that the city of Atlanta has only 2! plows - did you see how much snow we had?!! Incredible. But then again, it's never NEVER like this.

Anywhooo ... i went to the grocery store and surprise, surprise my engine light went off - so I took my car to the shop - from 11am till 4pm!!! Thank goodness Barnes and Noble was only short walking distance - with nice warm Starbucks ... he he he ... My daughter (a little spoiled brat - as she is) was surprised we had to walk. I had to explain to her that when I was a child - living in Slovakia - we only had to walk and walk some more. She was in shock! Ha! I should do this more often. We take regular walks around our neighborhood, but never further than that. So here is another challenge for this year - walk beyond our neighborhood's boundaries!

Today's card was such a joy to make! I just loooooove love love the LOVE themed cards. My favorite thing to create. And since I've never used those gorgeous rose ribbons from American Craft I wanted to use them and what a better theme than lovey-dovey.

The Front View

Tilda is colored with Copics & ProMarkers and sparkled up with Stickles (Star Dust). I made couple dimensional touches to give the card a little more "POP" effect.

The Image View

I've got the new Making Memories J t'Adore papers and they ARE BEAUTIFUL!!! Surely wish I've got some more. I used the Spellbinders - Labels no. Ten and sewed the outside edges. The rhinestones are from Recollections by Michaels and flowers are by Prima. I added a little bit of sparkly chalk to the edges and Distress Ink.

The Inside View

Challenges:

Saturday Challenge #117 - With Love

Stamp Something Challenge - Anything Goes

Dutch Dare Card Challenge - All Stiched Up

Cute Card Thursday - Monochrome

Just Magnolia - My Favorite Things

Simon Says Stamp - Sketch & very similar Sketch @ Wild Orchid Challenge

ENJOY!!!

Card no. 89 - Just Magnolia + Color Create + Few more Challenges

2011-01-08T15:29:00.004-07:00

Happy Saturday Everyone!!! Another Birthday party behind us - LOL! I love 'em! It's fabulous to see friends and kids having the best time.

Apparently, a major winter storm is heading our way - we are in Atlanta area - so the stores are out of bread, milk and eggs - it tickles me because everything shuts down (stores, schools, even my dr. hubby doesn't go to work) when there is snow here in "the South". So I wonder what will happen in the next few days - a lot of people seem to be "freaking out". We haven't been living her for that long, so I can't picture this.

Anywhoo, today's card was made for sweet now 5 year old Kara. Her Gymnastics Birthday Party was sooooo much fun! And since she is THE ULTIMATE girly girl - what else to use than pink, white & red (from the Color Create Challenge) with hearts and sparkle. I used this week's Friday Sketcher's Sketch + Just Magnolia's Challenge (Anything Goes), teamed up with Simon Says Stamp Challenge - New Beginnings - I think new year as a 5 year old counts - right? - and Cute Card Thursday Challenge - Out with the Old - I used my last year's Valentine's Day papers along with my I-don't-even-know-how-old DCWV papers. The sweet Love Ladybug Tilda is colored with my ProMarkers, Copics Sketch & Ciao and spakled up with Stickles (Star Dust). The cute Heart Rhinestones are from Michaels and the gorgeous Heart Border is brand new punch from Martha Stewart - oh, yum! The lacy ribbon is by American Crafts - my new fave!

As you can see I still have to work on my coloring - the bleeding of my markers is just so hard to control. I am using Neenah Super Smooth paper, but I still have this happening - hmmmm .... need to work on the blending technique a little more. I also did a little bit of paper piercing. So fun! The Birthday stamp is by Inkadinkado and I just love it - I use it almost on all of my Birthday cards.

Q: Did you know you can use your 40% off coupon at Hobby Lobby to get your Copics? I just got mine ☺

Hope you're enjoying your weekend!

The Front View

The Image Detail

The Inside View

ENJOY!!!

Card no. 88 - Sweet & Simple

2011-01-02T15:09:00.005-07:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

Hope this one will be as good as 2010 or better.

I decided this year, that I will not make any resolutions - I pick a word - a word that should mean something - and live up to that word.

My word for 2011 is "Appreciation".

I even started a "little" diary where I will write (ideally) every day what I appreciate about that day, who & why.

We went to see Cirque du Soleil today and it was FANTASTIC!!! WowZies! Absolutely fantastic. If you've never gone and are thinking about it, it's worth seeing! The acrobats are truly stunning.

Today's card was made yesterday, but I haven't had a chance to upload it, until now. It's very simple and I thank the wonderful Alice from Alice's {Little} Wonderland for the brilliant idea. She is super talented and I juuuust love how beautiful and simple her cards are. Her blog is one of few I visit pretty much daily.

The Front View

I used one of my "never inked" stamps - the beautiful Suzette by Kraftin Kimmie - and colored her with ProMarkers & Copics and sparkled her up with some Punch Stickles & Copic's Spica Glitter Pens. What a fun Stamp!

The Image Detail

These beautiful rose flowers are by Prima and the middle one is from Magnolia-licious received as a gift. Thank you, they are truly beautiful!

The Flower Detail

The paper is plain Kraft paper from Jo-Ann's and I think DCWV (not sure about the collection, though). I sprayed the finished card with Tattered Angels' Glimmer Mist in Gold. Yummy!

The card is for my sister-in-law's 30th Birthday (as you can tell). Happy Birthday Em!

The Inside View

Challenges:

Stamp Something - Glitter (Stickles is glitter, right?)

Simon Says Stamp - Time to Celebrate/Party + optional Glimmer Mist/Glitter

Passion for ProMarkers - Anything goes

ENJOY!!!

Don't forget to leave me a comment, so I can visit your blog too!

Hugs,

Card no. 87 - Sweet Birthday Wishes

2010-12-30T09:31:00.003-07:00

Finally I was able to sit down and relax for few minutes. Having both girls home is fun and I love every minute, but it's hard to find spare time for myself - I guess that's being a mommy ☺

I made this card few days ago, but wasn't able to post it 'till now - I had these American Craft papers forever and I wanted to use them, so I pre-colored the image, but wasn't sure about the layout and then I saw Kylie's Gate Fold Card and it was instant "this is it!" moment. Thanks Kylie!

This card is made for my super special friend Rosalinda, who I miss terribly and I wish I lived closer to her. Happy Birthday Girlie!!!

The Front View

The Image Detail

The Inside View

Cardstock: Bazzill Basics, American Crafts - Botanique

Stamps: Lily of the Valley colored with ProMarkers, ShinHan Markers & Copics, Inside Rose Stamp by Paper Studio

Embelishments: Embossing Powder, Stickles, Prima Flowers, Rhinestones by Recollections, Ribbon from Martha Stewart Crafts, Heart Pin from Making Memories

Tools: Spellbinders' Nestabilities - Labels Eight, Paper Trimmer, MS Scoring Board, MS Border Punch

Entering these challenges: Die Cut Dreams - Girly; Mojo Monday - 171; ABC Challenge - Keep it Simple; ProMarkers - Anything goes;

ENJOY!!!

Don't forget to leave me a comment, so I can visit your blog too!

Happy Holidays - Whiff of Joy Christmas Video & Out-Takes Video

2010-12-26T19:18:00.003-07:00

Hello ladies! Hope you're having a fabulous Holiday and are enjoying the Season.

I've been sooo soooooo busy - this is our first Christmas alone as a family - we would always visit or be visited by Grandma #1 or Grandma #2 - so we wouldn't do much cooking or cleaning or anything - well, this year is different - I HAD TO DO EVERYTHING! Ha! My hubby helped with the dishes and Turkey. BUT it was absolutely wonderful. Surprisingly, I was very relaxed, took my time to clean, cook and I even squeezed in few Wii games with the fam. Unfortunately, no cards (yet) ... sorry .... Well, I've got bunch of new copics + stand and reorganized my "craft" space - I am so excited to get started with those ....

I have something pretty good to share (if you haven't seen it yet):

The original Christmas Whiff of Joy video

and

some funny Out-takes.

Enjoy!

Ehm, yeah - I was pretty bad -- he he he ...

Everything can be also seen on Katharina's blog.

Have a fabulous day!!!!

Whiff of Joy Blog Hop - Card no. 86

2010-12-17T01:00:00.001-07:00

Here comes Santa Claus,

Right down Santa Claus Lane,

Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeer

Pullin' on the reins.

Bells are ringin', children singin',

All is merry and bright.

So hang your stockings and say your prayers,

'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight...

Well, maybe Santa is not coming tonight, but soon ... I feel like almost too soon.... I am nowhere being done with all the "needed" and "required" preparations!!!

BUT WAIT...
there IS something fabulous happening today!

Whiff of Joy Christmas Blog Hop

I hope you're having fun and I can't wait to see who will win €30 ($40) for the WoJ Store. Yay!!!

Also, don't forget - 20% still going on.

Let's get started ...

If this is your first stop, please go back to Katharina's Blog and continue along the trail. If you came from Kylie's Blog ... you are at the right spot!

WELCOME!!!

Today I have a very special card(s) to share with y'all. I am a room mom for my daughter, who is in Kindergarten and we had a fabulous Winter Party yesterday ... all the kids had a lot of fun and oh!, all the goodies everyone brought were so yummy ... it was simply fabulous.

Anywhoo, I made these cards for my daughter's Kindergarten Teacher and her Teacher's Assistant. Both are absolutely wonderful and fantastic and I couldn't thank them enough.

I used Bazzill Basics CP (Witch's Hazel), My Mind's Eye DP (the Wonderful Winter Collection) and a beautiful paper doily sent to me all the way from Australia by THE super sweet Kylie. I chose super simple layout and "fancied it up" by Spellbinder's Labels No. 10. The gorgeous image is Angel Delivering the Christmas Tree colored with Copics, ProMarkers & ShinHan Markers. I sparkled the images with StarDust & XMas Red Stickles. I added three red rhinestones to the right corner and poinsettia flower to the opposite corner. I sewed an inside pocket for the gift card and added a sweet little label from the Season's Greetings (along with the die cut shape). The inside sentiment is printed on my printer using ITC Edwardian Script font.

ENJOY!!!

The Front View

So Nice Together

The Image Detail

The Sparkle

The Inside View

Hope you're having fun hoppin'!!! Thanks for stopping by ... your next stop should be Gio's Blog

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Card no. 85 - Just Magnolia - Add a little Sparkle

2010-12-07T08:22:00.004-07:00

December is a busy month for me, not only because of the Christmas, but all the Birthdays - soooo, I have yet another birthday card to share with y'all. This time it's for the sweetest 7 year old girly girl - Sophia.

I used a super simple layout from Everybody Art Challenge's Sketch # 120 and gave my sewing machine a spin :) I used up all my thread - so the inside has only partial sewing. Still, I like it. Also, this card is quite heavy (used all the good stuff :), but I think still has that delicate girly feel to it.

I also used Just Magnolia's challenge for a sparkly inspiration - Anything goes + Sparkle - and I tell you, I used A LOT of sparkle, all over the card - inside and out.

Of, course, I used my ProMarkers, so I am also entering this card into their MEGA Christmas Challenge - Anything goes - nice and easy ... LOL.

The Front View

The "sparkly" Detail

The Inside View

Cardstock: Pearls - Cardmaker Series, Imaginisce - Enchanted Collection DP

Stamps: Magnolia's Tilda from the Wedding Collection colored with ProMarkers, ShinHan Markers & Ciao Copics, Sentiment Stamp by Recollections - Label Me Sweet

Embelishments: Embossing Powder, Stickles, Prima Flowers, Pearls by KaiserKraft, Thread (from JoAnn's)

Tools: Spellbinders' Nestabilities - Classic Circle & Scalloped Classic Circle, Grand Classic Lace Border, Renaissance Hearts, Paper Trimmer, Fiskars Border Punch, MS Scoring Board, MS Branch Punch, MS Rose Leaf Punch, MS Craft Knife, Sewing Machine

ENJOY!!!

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Card no. 84 - Lili of the Valley - Happy Birthday Leslie!

2010-12-06T09:34:00.004-07:00

Yay! My Lili of the Valley stamps have arrived and I could not resist using them right away! They are just soooooooooo adorable!

My dear friend Leslie celebrated her birthday, so I saw my chance for a girly card :)

Over at the LOTV Challenge blog the challenge for this week is : A Few of My Favourite Things

Well, I usually feel I can't do my cards without flowers & MS Branch Punch. I also try to use some kind of pearl(s), gemstone(s) or tiny embellies ...

On this card I used quite a few pearls, Liquid Pearls, Glimmer Mist and even "pearly" paper.

I hope ya'll are doing great...

Enjoy!

The Front View

The Detail

The Inside View

Cardstock: Pearls - Cardmaker Series, Imaginisce - Enchanted Collection DP

Stamps: Lili of the Valley - Little Ballerina colored with ProMarkers, ShinHan Markers & Ciao Copics, Sentiment Stamp by Inkadinkado - Round Frames

Embelishments: Embossing Powder, Stickles, Prima Flowers, Glimmer Mist, Liquid Pearls, Pearls by KaiserKraft, Ribbon by American Crafts

Tools: Spellbinders' Nestabilities - Petite Ovals Small, Scalloped Petite Ovals, Classic Circle & Scalloped Classic Circle, Paper Trimmer, Fiskars Border Punch, MS Scoring Board, MS Branch Punch, MS Craft Knife

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Card no. 83 - Yet another Birthday Card this month

2010-11-18T11:46:00.005-07:00

Yes, yeeeesss ... another birthday card. Well, I just have so many friends ... tee heee ...

Anyways, this one is for a 5year old. Super sweet and all boy. I just love this cute Whiff of Joy image - absolutely the sweetest thing!

I am still having trouble with bleeding markers - I tried different papers, inks - I think it's time to switch the markers (I guess) - the red ones (that bleed the most) are the ShinHan markers, sooooo ... I guess I am switching to all Copics - I also use ProMarkers, but the tips are just too wide that sometimes I have hard time filling in those tiny lines - and with my hand eczema, I have hard time coloring as it is ... ha! Maybe I just need more practice.

I used Martha Stewart glitter that I had for few years and never used it - I "glittered up" Sammy's hat and the leaves that were die cut with the "new-ish" Whiff of Joy dies. Sooo pretty!

If you can believe that my time as GD is coming to end in couple of weeks - I am sad already.

I am entering the weekly Whiff of Joy Challenge, where Tara challenged us with her fantastic sketch and Secret Crafter Challenge #109 - Sparkle & Shine.

ENJOY!!! I hope you're having a fantastic week. I've been working a bunch, getting some "mule" for Christmas pressies ...LOL!

The Front View

The Image Detail

The Spark!

Cardstock: Cardstock from Michael's, My Mind's Eye Christmas DP

Stamps: Whiff of Joy's Sammy's First Christmas colored with ProMarkers, ShinHan Markers & Ciao Copics; Sentiment HB by Inkadinkado

Embelishments: MS Glitter, Rhinestones by KaiserKraft, Prima Flowers, Basic Grey Buttons, Twine

Tools: Spellbinders' Nestabilities - Circle, Inverted Scalloped Circle, Whiff of Joy - Leaves, EK Success Border Punch, Paper Trimmer, MS Scoring Board

ENJOY!!!

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Card no. 82 - Star Tilda

2010-11-16T07:51:00.004-07:00

I've been so patient to use the new Star Tilda from the Christmas Collection, but I could no longer resist. She's a beauty!

I made this card on Sunday, but just today I had the chance to take the pic.

I have friend's birthday coming up, so this was the perfect opportunity to use her. The designer paper is from My Mind's Eye and is just so pretty - love those "untraditional" Christmas colors.

I used the Donalda's Sketch from the Just Magnolia's Challenge this week.

Secret Crafter - Saturday Challenge blog has Sparkle & Shine theme this week.

Cute Card Thursday has Anything Goes

The Front View

The Image Detail

Cardstock: Cardstock from JoAnn's, My Mind's Eye DP

Stamps: Magnolia's Tilda from the Christmas 2010 Collection colored with ProMarkers, ShinHan Markers & Ciao Copics

Embelishments: Stickles, Pearls by KaiserKraft, Prima Flowers & Roses

Tools: Spellbinders' Nestabilities - Petite Scalloped Oval, Petite Oval, EK Success Star Border Punch, Paper Trimmer, MS Scoring Board, MS Branch Punch,

ENJOY!!!

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Whiff of Joy Tutorial - Winter Chandelier

2010-11-12T20:12:00.003-07:00

Hello everyone! Oh, my! What a busy week I am having - how about ya'll? We had parent-teacher conferences and I am so very proud of my little Kindergartener. She is doing FANtastic!!!

Anyways, it is once again, my turn to share something with you at the Whiff of Joy Tutorial Blog. I made this beautiful Winter Chandelier. You can see how it's made here.

Once again, very versatile craft project. In fact I have another one hanging in the girls room that I made last year with butterflies. So yummy!

The Chandelier

Enjoy your weekend everyone!!!

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Card no. 81 - Happy Birthday William!

2010-11-06T11:30:00.005-07:00

One of my dearest friend's sons has his birthday today and I was struggling what to make for him. He's ten, so the card could't be even close to girly - so, I went for extra plain with plain paper, no embellishments and not even hint of pink... ha! I did use a tiny bit of Stickles on the tree - couldn't resist.

It was actually really fun to make. I made a window with Spellbinders on the front and attaching another image (the Tree) inside - under that is another paper with personal message. I think I like the look of it (a lot). Will have to make few more.

Well, Just Magnolia is running their Anything Goes challenge (#80), so this will work perfectly.

The Front View

Edwin

The Inside Image

The Cute Snail Image

Cardstock: Pearls - Cardmaker Series, Tim Holtz Paper

Stamps: Magnolia's Edwin from the Fairy Tale Collection with Magnolia Tree and Snail colored with ProMarkers, ShinHan Markers & Ciao Copics, HB Sentiment

Embelishments: Stickles

Tools: Spellbinders' Nestabilities - Labels no. One & Fancy Tags, Paper Trimmer, MS Scoring Board, MS Branch Punch, MS Craft Knife

ENJOY!!!

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Card no. 80 - Joy!

2010-11-04T11:50:00.004-07:00

Happy Thursday!!! It's been few days .... I am sorry, but I have A TON of stuff going on at the moment and on top of that my eczema (on my fingers) makes it so painful to do anything with my hands... yikes! Sorry TMI.

I just could not resist and had to share another gorgeous Whiff of Joy stamp - Angel delivering the Christmas Tree. I sparkled her wings and ribbon with Stickles. Delicious! I also used one of the new dies (Mistletoe) to add to my flowers - sooo pretty!

Anyways, I can't type very much, so this will be short and sweet - I sparkled the whole card with Glimmer Mist and made "homemade" buttons to match the papers.

I used the Whiff of Joy's Challenge Blog's theme (#91) - Christmas.

The Front View

The Angel

The Flowers & Mistletoe Die

Cardstock: Bazzill Basics, DCWV - The Christmas Stack

Stamps: Whiff of Joy's Angel delivering the Christmas Tree colored with ProMarkers, ShinHan Markers & Ciao Copics, Sentiment by Fiskars

Embelishments: Rhinestones by K&Company, Glimmer Mist, Prima Flowers, Brads, Tile Stickers, Stickles

Tools: Spellbinders' Nestabilities - Scalloped Circles & Circles, Labels no. Fourteen, Whiff of Joy Mistletoe Die, Paper Trimmer, MS Scoring Board, MS Branch Punch, EK Success Border Punch

ENJOY!!!

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Card no. 79 - Whiff of Joy Sneak Peek #2

2010-10-31T12:10:00.004-07:00

Happy Halloweeen! He he he .... well, the card is not "Halloween -y" at all, in fact, it is VERY "Christmas -y". It is the day before all the gorgeous Whiff of Joy stamps will be released, so I wanted you to sneak a peek at the upcoming Collection. I used both the Stamp and the Swirls Die - absolutely gorgeous!

The Front View

The Image Detail

The Flowers & Swirls Detail

Cardstock: Kraft Cardstock, DCWV - The Christmas Stack

Stamps: Whiff of Joy's Angel colored with ProMarkers, ShinHan Markers & Ciao Copics

Embelishments: Rhinestones by K&Company, Stickles, Prima Flowers and one cute rose from Kylie - thanks Sweetie, Ribbon from Michaels

Tools: Spellbinders' Nestabilities - Scalloped Petite Ovals & Ovals, Whiff of Joy Swirls Shape Die, Paper Trimmer, MS Scoring Board, MS Branch Punch

ENJOY!!!

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Card no. 78 - Whiff of Joy Sneak Peak!

2010-10-29T19:54:00.004-07:00

Oh, my! What an insane week!!! Anyways, finally I squeezed in my much needed "free time". I've got the brand new stamps from Whiff of Joy, which will be released November 1st, and simply could not wait to ink them up. You are in for a treat everybody! These are GORGEOUS!

Somehow I had to redo this card few times and I still feel that it's not it. I just couldn't figure out what it was that was missing or too much.

Anyways, we had crazy busy day on Wednesday with my hubby being gone, Parent Education Night yesterday, Halloween Party tonight - and I just started making our costumes today - I know I am crazy ... tee heee ... but they turned out fabulous - could have done better job hemming them, but I just couldn't be bothered or had time. I finished all four 10 minutes before we had to leave - talk about perfect timing! He he ... Guess what we were ... the Incredibles! All four of us! I L♥VE IT!

As for my card - I used one the gorgeous new to be released Whiff of Joy Stamp and Snowflake Die - aren't they gorgeous? I am in love with this stamp - can be used on so many occasions and holidays. I also used A LOT of Stickles - on pretty much all the edges. Spellbinder's Label no. 5 was used to create the little window effect, here and there few more details and I was done - on the fifth try. LOL!

Hope you like it! Come back for more! I am making a new one as we speak, write, well, as soon as I am done typing ....

The Front View

The Image Detail

The Snowflake Detail

Cardstock: Pearls - Cardmaker Series, DCWV - The Christmas Stack

Stamps: Whiff of Joy's Church colored with ProMarkers, ShinHan Markers & Ciao Copics

Embelishments: Mosaic by Crystal Stickers, Stickles,

Tools: Spellbinders' Nestabilities - Labels no. 5, Whiff of Joy Snowflake Shape Die, Fiskars Snowflake Border Punch, Paper Trimmer, MS Scoring Board

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The Winner

2010-10-26T08:40:00.002-07:00

And the winner iiiiiiis

Congratulations MELODIE!!! Please email me your design and address I will make a stamp for ya!

Have a blessed day everyone!!!

Card no. 77 - Let it snow...

2010-10-26T08:19:00.004-07:00

Today I have a super cute card to share with ya'll. I used the Stamp from Whiff of Joy's October release - super cute Seal and Season's Greetings Sentiment with a matching Die! Simply delicious.

I used a lot of glitter and sparkle to make this baby shine! LOL! I used Crystal Lacquer to add the water illusion to the water.

Layout used was from the Sketch Saturday Challenge and I also distressed the edge a bit with the Distress ink for the Whiff of Joy Challenge no. 90 this week.

Enjoy!

The Front View

The Image Detail

The Sentiment

Cardstock: Bazzill Basics, Heidi Grace Design - Frost Blvd.|Snow Dreams

Stamps: Whiff of Joy's Seal & Season's Greetings Sentiment colored with ProMarkers, ShinHan Markers & Ciao Copics

Embelishments: Diamond rhinestones by K&Company, Ribbon from Walmart, Stickles, Snowlakes - punched out with MS Snowflake punch sparked up with MS Glitter (Snow)

Tools: Spellbinders' Nestabilities - Deckled Rectangles, Whiff of Joy Fancy Shape Die, MS Snowflake punch, EK Success Border Punch, Paper Trimmer, MS Scoring Board, Sewing Machine

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Blog candy!

2010-10-25T17:55:00.000-07:00

Note: This post will stay on top until October 26th, 2010.

Please scroll down for newer posts!

THIS CANDY IS CLOSED NOW !

Hello everyone. I hope you're having a good week!

So here is the surprise - I just got THE fabulous new Teresa Collins Stampmaker (like a week ago) but I haven't had many chances to play with it yet - surprise surprise first my printer ink was out - and then my little one was sick, but quick trip to Costco and some mommy love fixed both ...

Anyways, I would like to share this joy and offer one of you a stamp - that you design yourself ... NOTE: NO copyright infringement ladies!!! ... It can be an image that you drew, your little one drew, signature, sentiment, etc. you choose ... the biggest dimensions stamp that I can make at the moment is 4" x 2 3/8" (104mm x 62mm). I'll ship Worldwide!

What you have to do:

1. Become a follower of my Blog (I know, I know ... but I truly want you to come back - and if you feel like it comment every now and then ☺)

2. In the comments tell me what stamp you'd like to design? (sentiment, your little one's kindergarten writing, drawing, etc. ...)

3. Link the picture of my candy on your blog's sidebar or make a post about it.

3. Add your name to Mr. Linky (only once, please) before October 25th. I will draw a name by Random.org the day after.

Good luck!

P.S. Working on some Whiff of Joy GDT cards, so come back soon!

Holiday Banner with Whiff of Joy

2010-10-21T12:56:00.005-07:00

Hello Everyone! I made a new Tutorial on Whiff of Joy website and I am here to show you the detail of the wonderful new Whiff of Joy stamps I used - they are gorgeous and perfect for the Christmas season.

Enjoy!

Click the picture(s) for more detailed view!

Hugs,

Card no. 76 - Happy Birthday, my sweet friend!

2010-10-17T08:04:00.004-07:00

My SUPER wonderful friend, Ralna, had her birthday this past Tuesday - and I had fabulous lunch with her and two more girls - Heather & Leslie. The food was yummy and the time we spent together priceless...

I set up a little party table with handmade pom poms, tissue paper flowers and my wedding china ... tee heee ....

The Table Setting

The card I made for her was with Kraftin Kimmies gorgeous Monique that I've got from my friend Melanie - thanks Mel!!!

I used my new American Crafts papers that I've got at our local Scrapbooking Outlet - that I've found by accident last week :) Yipeee!!! 49¢ per page - What a deal! I used A LOT of Stickles and few diamonds .... voilà ...

The Front View

The Detail

The Inside View

Cardstock: Bazzill Basics, American Crafts - Botanique

Stamps: Kraftin' Kimmie's Monique & her sentiment colored with ProMarkers, ShinHan Markers & Ciao Copics

Embelishments: Diamond rhinestones by K&Company, Ribbon by American Crafts, Stickles,

Tools: Spellbinders' Nestabilities - Labels no. Four, MS Flower Edge Punch, Paper Trimmer, MS Scoring Board

ENJOY!

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Card no. 75 - Winter Buddies

2010-10-16T09:21:00.004-07:00

Happy Saturday everyone! I have a sweet Easel card to show you today that I made with the super cute new Whiff of Joy stamps from the October release.

I made this card to donate to a local Mommies Network for their annual holiday auction. All the proceeds will be donated to local mommies.

This post will be short, sorry ... we're about to go to the Pumpkin Patch to take our family pictures :) so I need to hurry ...

The Front View

The Image Detail

Cardstock: Kraft Cardstock, DCWV Linen Closet Stack

Stamps: Whiff of Joy stamp Winter Buddies colored with ProMarkers, ShinHan Markers & Ciao Copics; Sentiment also from the Whiff of Joy - Season's Greetings 2010

Embelishments: Pearls by Paper Studio, Distress Ink (Tea Dye)

Tools: Spellbinders' Nestabilities - Lables no. Ten & Grand Classic Lace, Paper Trimmer, MS Scoring Board

ENJOY!

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Twist Top Box Tutorial

2010-10-05T20:57:00.003-07:00

Go to the Whiff of Joy Tutorial Blog and check out my tutorial on how to make these fabulous Twist Top Boxes.

Enjoy!

Card no. 74 - Whiff of Joy Challenge Sketch by Jane

2010-10-05T19:04:00.008-07:00

Over at the Whiff of Joy Challenge Blog we have a fabulous Sketch by Jane. Here is my take on it.

I want to point out those glassy beady sprouts ... not sure what to call it. I know that you can buy it online for around $3.99, but I just picked it up at my local Michael's (from the Wedding Section) for only $1.49 - pretty good buy I think :)

Enjoy!

Cardstock: Bazzill Basics, Basic Gray - Oh Baby! Boy & Tim Holtz's Vintage Shabby

Stamps: Whiff of Joy - Fall Willow with Grapes colored with ProMarkers, ShinHan Markers & Ciao Copics; Sentiment by See D's Stamps - Say it Again #50136

Embelishments: Mosaic Crystal Stickers by Mark Richards, Prima Flower won at Simon Says Stamps

Tools: Spellbinders' Nestabilities - Classic Scalloped Circle, MS Branch Punch, Fiskars' Border Punch, Paper Trimmer, MS Scoring Board, Sewing Machine, CuttleBug' Leaves Die, Cuttlebug

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Card no. 73 - Happy Birthday and fun "girly" project

2010-10-02T17:03:00.007-07:00

Today I made my first attempt for an Easel Card - easier than I thought and what a fun to make it too!

My older daughter's little friend had a birthday party, so I thought what a perfect opportunity to make a card with one of the fabulous Whiff of Joy images since for the next two months I am the Guest Designer ... yeah, I am braggin' :)

Also, I found a fabulous tutorial how to make hairbows and I really wanted to give it a try. Here is what I came up with:

The Card

The Image Detail

I used the same Designer paper and cut out a little circle and attached to the page pebbles. The look is fantastic. I will most definitely be using those again (and again).

The fun Pebbles Detail

I decorated the package with the same "Medieval" theme. I didn't have the same cardstock paper, so I used similar color, different texture.

The Package

And here are ...

The Hairbows

They were really fun to make. And OH-SO-EASY!!! Next time I need to buy a little longer fancy ribbon - I think they could be a little "thicker" or add third color. I surely will be making more.

The Detail

Cardstock: Bazzill Basics, unknown Designer papers from my friend Melodie

Stamps: Whiff of Joy - Charlotte the Queen & the Castle from the Medieval Collection colored with ProMarkers, ShinHan Markers & Ciao Copics; round Happy Birthday from Inkadinkado; Alaina's name spelled with the Alphabet Stamps from Scrappy Cat stamps; Sweet Birthday wishes stamp from Inkadinkado

Embelishments: Page Pebbles by Making Memories, Rhinestones by KaiserKraft, Ribbon from Michaels & JoAnn's, Stickles, Glimmer Mist, Heart button from JoAnn's

Tools: Spellbinders' Nestabilities - Lables no. Six & Classic Scalloped Circle, MS Loop Edge Punch, Paper Trimmer, MS Scoring Board

ENJOY!

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Card no. 72 - Birthday Wish

2010-09-28T17:56:00.002-07:00

Well, this is my first Whiff of Joy card since the huge announcement ... hee heee ....

I colored the image yesterday (and few more), but put it together today - super quick and easy. I tried to add flowers and bows and other embelies, but nothing fit in right, so I just left it the way it is ... the papers being fairly bold make up for it ...

The Front View

The Detail

Cardstock: DCWV - Metalic Cardstock, Scenic Route Paper designed by Sarah Milne - Providence & Cottage Street

Stamps: Whiff of Joy - Charlie the Postman & Sentiment from the same Collection colored with ProMarkers, ShinHan Markers & Ciao Copics

Embelishments: Shiny Green Ribbon from Walmart, Rhinestones by KaiserKraft

Tools: MS Double Loop Edge Punch, Paper Trimmer, MS Scoring Board

ENJOY!

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Card no. 71 - Kissy, kissy ...

2010-09-26T10:52:00.006-07:00

Another week has passed and I have such an exciting news to share with you. I've been chosen by Katharina Frei to be a Guest Designer for the Whiff of Joy stamps for the next two months. Oh, I can't even tell you how excited I am! Such an honor - truly!

Also, stand by, because I will have another something to share with you (soon) - but first I need to figure out how it works - hint - it has something to do with something that I've got this past week and it enables you to make something ... wink, wink ... that sentence surely has many "something".

Anyways, I had this Mo Manning image called Kissy colored on my desk for few days and today was the perfect day to make a card with her - isn't she super adorable?

I kept the inside very simple. I followed the Friday Sketchers' Sketch #121, I just "accidentally" turned it sideways. I am also enterin this card into this week's Wild Orchid Challenge #6 - Ribbons & Bows.

I used a lot of Stickles (Diamond - on her crown and slippers & Star Dust - on her tutu and image's edge). Ta daaa ....

The Front View

The Image Detail

The Ribbon Detail

The Inside View

Cardstock: DCWV - Metalic Cardstock, DCWV - Mariposa (Solid Color) Stack, DT papers are made by Graphic 45 - Baby to Bride Collection and My Mind's Eye - Deena's Penny Lane - Tiny Dancer "Chasse"

Digi Image: Mo Manning's Kissy colored with ProMarkers, ShinHan Markers & Ciao Copics

Embelishments: Lacy Shiny Ribbon from Walmart, Thin pink Ribbon from Michaels, Prima Roses, Pearls by KaiserKraft, Stickles

Tools: Spellbinders - Label number Five, MS Branch Punch, MS Loopy Edge Punch, The paper Sutdio's Ribbon punch

ENJOY!

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Bottle Tag - Whiff of Joy Guest Designer Call

2010-09-21T06:54:00.006-07:00

Good Morning everyone, I have finally managed to sneak in few minutes of "mommy time". I always admired Whiff of Joy stamps and wonderful Katharina Frei is hosting Guest Designer Call every two months. So when my LO fell asleep I knew that was my chance to participate this month .... Yipeee!!!

The challenge was to create a Bottle Tag ... fairly easy ....

The Tag

Cardstock: Kraft Cardstock, Paper Company's White Cardstock

Stamp: Whiff of Joy image & Waltzingmouse stamp colored with ProMarkers, ShinHan Markers & Ciao Copics

Embelishments: Lacy Ribbon from Walmart, Ribbons from Michaels, Prima Roses, Feather from JoAnn's, Distress Ink (Tea Dye)

Tools: Spellbinders - Label number Four, MS Branch Punch, Close To My Heart's Edge Distresser

ENJOY!

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Card no. 70 - Make a Wish David!

2010-09-16T17:56:00.004-07:00

This post is super quick - sorry - I have few mommies coming over for some much needed night out.

I made this card for my sister who wanted something special for her boyfriend David - she wanted something personalized, red and she also wanted to be the criss-cross card - I think I nailed her requests - don't you think? Not too girly - even my hubby said he'd like one like that ...maybe less flowers.... hmmmm.... now I am not sure.

Super quick & easy. I, once again, followed Jeanette's Video Tutorial. I cut out his name using my Sure Cuts a Lot and Cricut.

Also, I think I need to pay more attention to my coloring or get back to embossing the image - I keep getting out of lines ... practice, practice... practice ....

I am also entering this card into Whiff of Joy Challenge no. 87 - Layers

I've got a new glue adhesive - MyStick by Scrapbook Adhesives ... so I am excited to make my next card - let's see how good it holds .... perhaps tomorrow ...

Nighty night!

The Front View

The Detail

The Inside View

Cardstock: DCWV Shimmer Stack Cardstock, unknown stash Designer paper

Stamp: Whiff of Joy image from the 1001 Nights Collection colored with ProMarkers, ShinHan Markers & Ciao Copics; Whiff of Joy sentiment from the 1001 Nights Collection

Embelishments: Ribbon from Walmart, Diamond Bratz from Making Memories, Prima Roses

Tools: Spellbinders - Label number Four, MS Branch Punch, MS Picket Fence Border Punch, EK Success Flower Punch, Cricut, SCAL

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Card no. 69 - Pearls & Pins @ Wild Orchid Challenge

2010-09-14T08:14:00.003-07:00

Happy Tuesday Everyone!!!

Today I have a very cute Criss-Cross Pocket card to show you. I used Jeannette's fabulous video tutorial and I am so happy how easy and straight forward this was. Both thumbs up!!!

Yet another card that I sold thanks to my mom's business sense... I think I should start paying her as my manager ... tee heee....

I am in love with these S.E.I. papers that I've just found in my stash and I can't believe I haven't used them ages ago - soooo pretty! I "free-styled" the nestie (Label no. four) and I think it turned out OK. Next time I think I should be a little more precise.

I used simple embellishments (pearls), Glimmer Mist sparkle & love ♥ ...

... and DONE!

I am entering this one to the Wild Orchid Challenge #5: Pearls & Pins

The Front View

The Detail

The Inside Pocket View

Cardstock: DCWV Shimmer Stack Cardstock, S.E.I. (not sure what collection), Bazzill Basics

Stamp: Sarah Kay image colored with ProMarkers, ShinHan Markers & Ciao Copics; Sarah Kay image embossed with Ranger's Silver Embossing Tinsel

Embelishments: Ribbon from Michals, Pearls by KaiserKrafts, Prima Flowers, Pearl pins from Michaels, Glimmer Mist

Tools: Spellbinders - Label number Four, Label number Five, MS Branch Punch, MS Lace Border Punch

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Card no. 68 - Second Wedding Card for Today

2010-09-12T18:48:00.003-07:00

This is my second post for today - I had some spare time while the girls were hanging out with daddy, so what else - I went on craftin'

I used Magnolia Down Under's Challenge Sketch no. 63 and came up with this Wedding card, that I made custom to order. The sketch was fun to follow and exactly what I needed to help me out with this card. I fancied it up with some feathers, pearls and rhinestones ... talk about bling! Teee heee ....

The Front View

The Detail

The Inside View

Cardstock: DCWV Shimmer Stack Cardstock, K&Company Glitter Cardstock

Stamp: Magnolia's Tilda & Edwin from the Wedding Collection colored with ProMarkers, ShinHan Markers & Ciao Copics

Embelishments: Stickles, Lace Ribbon from Walmart, Rhinestones by KaiserKrafts, Prima Flowers, Feathers from JoAnn's, Pearl sprouts from Michaels

Tools: Spellbinders - Label number Five, MS Branch Punch, MS Picket Fence Punch

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Card no. 67 - Yet another Wedding card ...

2010-09-12T05:51:00.002-07:00

After looking for THE perfect black ink, I've finally found it. Sweet Melodie from Art from the Heart recommended Memento Ink - and yes! That's it! Works like a charm - no embossing needed. Yipeeeee!!!!

Anyways, today's card is another custom request for a Wedding (and at least one more to make too - by Tuesday). I couldn't find any sketch this week that I'd like to go with, so I just did simple layout - nothing too fancy, but the card turned out pretty cute (I think).

Once again, simple & quick. Used a lot of Stickles and this time I even sprayed it with Glimmer Mist (Iridescent Gold) - so shimmery & yummy! I used my Cricut to cut out that gorgeous Monarch Butterfly and added extra pearls for that extra touch. Done and voilà ...

The Front View

The Image Detail

The Butterfly Detail

The Inside View

The Inside Image View

Cardstock: DCWV Shimmer Stack Cardstock, Tim Holtz's idea-ology (Vintage Shabby)

Stamp: Magnolia's Tilda & Edwin from the Wedding Collection colored with ProMarkers, ShinHan Markers & Ciao Copics

Embelishments: Stickles, Ribbon from JoAnn's, Pearls by KaiserKrafts, Prima Flowers, Glimmer Mist by Tattered Angels

Tools: Spellbinders - Label number Four, Cricut, SCAL, MS Branch Punch, MS Lace Punch

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Card no. 66 - You're Sweet

2010-09-06T07:35:00.006-07:00

Well, well ... finally found a little bit of time for some much-needed crafting. I finished this card yesterday, but haven't had a chance to post it yet. We went to a bonsai store on Saturday afternoon (where my hubby could walk for HOURS - but after 3 hrs I just got fed up and said let's go, besides kids were going totally crazy). Yesterday we went to the Zoo and it was THE perfect day for it. The weather was wonderful, not too hot, not too cold - humidity just right - absolutely fabulous!

Anyways, I made this card for my friend Amanda, who is absolutely wonderful photographer and she did family pictures for us this past Monday - haven't seen them yet, but I am sure they are fabulous.

I used few challenges to get my inspiration going:

Friday Sketchers - Sketch no. 118

Just Magnolia - Week 71 (Anything goes)

Simon Says Stamp - Pearls and Lace

I messed up on coloring Tilda's face - Gosh! I have to get that down! But the overall "shabbiness" hides that a bit - hopefully :)

The Front View

The Detail no. 1

The Detail no. 2

The Detail no. 3

The Inside View

Cardstock: Bazzill Basics, Tim Holtz Papers & wee bit of DCWV's Luxury Pack

Stamp: Magnolia's Tilda from the Wedding Collection, Magnolia's Butterflies from the Fairytale Collection, Sentiment by Pink Cat Studio - all colored with ProMarkers, ShinHan Markers & Ciao Copics; Inkadinkado's Love Letter Backround, Penny Black's Music Backround

Embelishments: Stickles, Pearls by KaiserKrafts, Liquid Pearls,Prima Flowers, Lace from JoAnn's, Distress Inks (Tattered Rose, Old paper)

Tools: MS Border Lace Punch, Spellbinders - Large Scalloped Oval, Cricut, Close to My Heart's Edge Distresser, Sewing Machine (Kenmore)

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Card no. 65 - Wedding bells are ringing ...

2010-08-31T13:06:00.007-07:00

My mom, being the business woman she is, she sold one of my cards before it was even made - the request - a Wedding Congratulations - in Slovak... so this is officially my first SOLD card ... yipeeee!!!! I am SO excited!

Trying to figure out what to make I came across this gorgeous Basic Gray paper and I thought "This is it!" All I needed was my couple and simple embelishments. I was looking for a gorgeous Monarch butterfly everywhere, but I couldn't find "the perfect" one, so when I finally found a silhouette of this beauty bellow I had to have him. I created SVG file and had him cut with my Cricut - turned out fabulous! Don't you think?

I Stickled him pretty good and added few pearls. Yummy!

The Front View

The Little Detail

The Inside View

Cardstock: Bazzill Basics, Basic Gray

Stamp: Magnolia's Tilda & Edwin from the Wedding Collection colored with ProMarkers, ShinHan Markers & Ciao Copics

Embelishments: Stickles, Ribbons are from JoAnn's, Making Memories Diamond Brads, Pearls & Diamonds by KaiserKrafts, Liquid Pearls

Tools: Spellbinders - Label number Two, Cricut, SCAL

ENJOY!

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