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

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

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. 111 - (Almost) Every Girl wants to be a Princess

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. 91 - Whiff of Joy Challenge

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!!!

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

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

Here comes Santa Claus,

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. 83 - Yet another Birthday Card this month

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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Whiff of Joy Tutorial - Winter Chandelier

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. 80 - Joy!

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

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!

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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Card no. 77 - Let it snow...

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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Card no. 75 - Winter Buddies

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

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

Enjoy!