MEET the PEEKERS....

Susana of SCACD has cooked up some AMAZING new stamps illustrated by the wonderful Elisabeth Bell!

Head over to the SCACD Blog ALL WEEK to see some sneak peeks of these AMAZING stamps!  Seriously you do NOT want to miss these!  This is my ultimate favorite set thus far!!!!

Release day is Friday 8th April 2011 - at Susana's Custom Art & Card Design in the US and at Quixotic Paperie in the UK!

**Don't forget that the SCACD Challenge Blog's GRAND OPENING is April 5th!!!**

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Quest for a Car...

OK...so I am sure the title of this post throws you for a loop....as I am usually posting about crafty adventures....but today I am posting a question regarding vehicles!

I'm looking at purchasing a new car and am wondering any feedback that you can give me.  Since my car is 9 years old and on its way to getting tired out....hubby and I are starting the process of car shopping.  We originally were looking at the VW Jettas because the diesel model offers 40+ mpg and seeing how I will be putting at least 100 miles on my car a day going to work the fuel mileage is playing a huge role in our purchase.  However, Hubby found that the Jettas have some issues so we are going to pass that model by.  My conditions are that I want a car that looks sporty....but yet will be big enough for kids in the future!  Right now we are looking at the:

2011 Chevy Malibu LTZ

2011 Hyundai Sonata Limited

If you own or no someone who owns one of these models any feedback you have is welcome (for example: is there enough space, quality, loudness, ride rough/wonderful, quirks, problems, why you love it)....good and/or bad information is GREATLY APPRECIATED!!! 

Or if you have another suggestion of a vehicle....I am definetly open to hear your suggestions....as long it's not an SUV or Mini Van....again we are looking for high fuel mileage!  Thanks in advance for all of your help!!!

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SCACD Challenge Blog

Hi Friends....Happy Sunday!  I hope you all enjoy your day....I'll be working on taxes.....next to crafting it's my next favorite thing! LOL!  Today I just wanted to remind you of a few upcoming events that are taking place!

APRIL 5th is the GRAND OPENING of:

SCACD Friends With Heart

Challenge Blog




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Make sure you head over to the Challenge Blog to meet our DT....and check out the AMAZING Prize that Susana is giving away (if you *heart* Copics you are going to LOVE this prize!!!)....let me tell you that you DEFINITELY want to sign up to be a follower to be in the chance to win the PRIZE!!!

And SECONDLY.....

These stamps are STUNNING....make sure you save up your pennies because you are definetely going to NEED these!!!!

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MAMM - Clearsnap Design Adhesive

Welcome Back!  Today's a Double Post Day...so please scroll down to see my Wild Orchid Challenge Post!!

It's the FIRST MONDAY of the month....which means it's Make A Mess Monday over at SCACD!  Today Marti and I are showcasing the fabulous Clearsnap Double Side Adhesive Design Stickers!  This product is absolutely fabulous and EASY to work with!

 I've decided to alter a little notebook using the NEW Call Me stamp by Victoria Case for SCACD.  This beauty is part of The Retro Crew Collection....oh my goodness is this set so adorable and really takes me back into my younger years.  Call Me totally reminds me of myself when I was a teen!  I swear I sretched our rotary phone cord out so far that you could walk around the house with it!  LOL!  Everytime my friends came over they laughed at our phone!  I've taken a piece of cardstock, and used the Pretty Petals Clearsnap Adhesive, then took my TonerTex Foil and got this beautiful and customized designer paper.

 

Call Me cutie has been colored with Copics and accented with a white gel pen. She's been cut out using the mega oval, then I took my TonerTex Pen and went around the edge of the oval...after the adhesive turned from blue to white I then took my green foil and accented the edge of the oval.  I love how easy this is to use and gives such a dramatic look....and it also matches my Clearnsnap Design too!

 

Doohicky Flower die and rose have been accented with Star Dust Stickles for extra glitter!  Here's another view so you can see the beautiful design that you get using the Clearsnap Designs!  I have another project that I am working on using the Clearsnap....I'll have it posted later this week for you!

**SCACD NEWS**  We are starting a Challenge Blog....SCACD Friends with Heart Challenge Blog debuts on April 5th....hurry over to the challenge blog to get our blinkie and sign up to be a follower!!  One lucky follower will be in for a HUGE SURPRISE on Grand Opening Day!  You don't want to miss the fun!!!

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Recipe:
Stamps: Call Me stamp by Victoria Case for SCACD
Inks:Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, White Gel Pen, Copic Spicas,
Copic Colors Used: Hair: E25, E31, E34, E50, Skin: E000, E00, E11, E21, R11. R02, Makeup: R81, R83, Shirt/Shoes/Earring/Bow: RV23, RV25, RV29, Jeans: B91, B93, B95, B97, Belt: Gold Spica, Silver Spica, Phone: YG21, YG23, YG25
Papers: scraps,
Tools: Magnolia Doohicky Dies,
Embellishments: Pretty Petals Clearsnap Adhesive, then took my TonerTex Pen & Foil, 15mm Rose, Star Dust Stickles.

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NEW Products at SCACD!

Hi Friends~ Spring Break is in full swing for me right now!  Yippy!!!  I'm looking forward to come crafty time in!!!  Susana has done it again and brought in some more amazing new products to the SCACD Store! Click on the PRODUCT TITLE or PICTURE to go to that item in the store!

Tim Holtz Corked Glass Vials

Tim Holtz Lightbulbs

Couture Creations 5x7 Embossing Folders:

These are just a couple of the beautiful folders that are in stock!  Make sure you check them all out!!!

NEW 6x6 Paper Pads:

 JILLIBEAN SOUP:

 

 Blossom

 

 Dutch Mustard

Spotted Owl

KAISERCRAFT:

 

 Bubblegum

Nan's Fav

MELISSA FRANCIS:

Kitschy

Prima Leaves:

BO BUNNY BRADS & 

NOTEWORTHY:

These match perfectly to the Bo Bunny 6x6 Paper Pads, and Trinkets that are also in the store!

Happy Shopping!

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When Sweet Meets Sassy

WELCOME to the SCACD

"When Sweet Meets Sassy"

Blog Hop

Hello....I'm so excited to be the first stop along the SCACD When Sweet Meets Sassy Blog Hop!  If you get lost along the hop, please head to the SCACD Blog for the full line up! Today you are going to be seeing two fabulous collections created by Victoria Case for SCACD!  I hope you enjoy both The Bonita Collection and The Retro Crew Collection!  Each set comes with a freebie stamp, and of course Susana has fabulous prices if you purchase the whole set!

Meet Flora Bonita, she is a part of The Bonita Collection by Victoria Case for SCACD!  Oh my goodness when I first saw this set I was in total awe and amazement over the beauty!  I absolutely love how realistic these images are and how versatile they are!  I'm made my card for a very special friend, but you could use this collection for birthday cards, thinking of you cards, really for any reason...I think they would make gorgeous bridal shower cards!  The papers I have used are from the NEW Bo Bunny Gabrielle Collection.  I love how gorgeous all of these papers are!!! 

Flora Bonita was colored with Copics and accented with Copic Spicas.  This was cut out using a SB oval and layer on top of a SB Labels 10.

Do you love my gold flourish?  Well this was done with gold embossing powder and the flourish stamp that can be yours too...it's the BONUS FREEBIE stamp that comes along with The Bonita Collection Set!  I've also used the flourish stamp on the top and bottom of my SB labels 10 to dress it up a bit.  Little butterflies were accented with my Viva Decor Cream Pearl Liner!  Love how these Viva Pens allow you make all the customized pearls that you want! :) You can see in the flourish I have used my Viva Decor Turquoise Pearl Pen to make really tiny pearls.   The bow was made using my Bow Easy!

The large flower is one of the BRAND NEW PRIMA Arcadian Collection Roses that Susana has in at the store!  Oh my goodness is this absolutely gorgeous with the glitter that comes on it! 

Susana has a lot of NEW PRODUCTS in at the store!  Make sure you check them all out over at the store's home page!  For all of our Friends overseas don't forget you can purchase your BRAND New SCACD Stamps at Quixotic Paperie!

Your next stop is the ultra talented Judy Laing's Blog!  Enjoy the hop!!!

Recipe:
Stamps: Flora Bonita & flourish stamp by Victoria Case for SCACD, sentiment,
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, Copic Spicas,
Copic Colors Used: Skin: E000, E00, E11, R11, R20, Lips: R11, R12, Eyes: B000, B00, B02, B05, Eyeshadow: BV0000, BV00, Hair: E21, E49, E53, E57, E59, Dress: BG18, BG23, BG72, Lilac Spica, Flowers: Y11, Y15, Y17, Y38, E07, R59, Orange Spica, Buttermilk Spica, Leaves: G29, G82, YG21, Shadowing: W3
Papers:Bo Bunny Gabrielle Collection,
Tools: SB oval, SB Labels 10, Bow Easy, MS Butterfly Punches,
Embellishments: gold embossing powder,  Viva Decor Cream Pearl Liner, Viva Decor Turquoise Pearl Pen, Prima Arcadian Collection Roses, Cherry Blossoms, 4mm Closed Rosebuds, Ribbon.

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