NEW SCACD Fairies!

WELCOME to the SCACD 

From the Vault Release!

I am so happy to kick off this fun blog hop for you today!!!  Today SCACD is releasing TWO brand new fairy stamps!  These gorgeous beauties are created by Victoria Case for SCACD!!  I am so excited to introduce Forest Fairy:

Isn't she just a doll?!  I absolutely think she is soooo adorable!  And her fawn friend is just as cute!  My card has been created using SEI's Couture Collection.

 Forest Fairy has been colored with Copics and accented with a white gel pen!  The fawn came out a little bit darker than I planned....but I think he still looks adorable!  Image has been cute out using my SB circle nestie and popped up onto the NEW SB Floral Doily....have you seen the new motiff and accent dies....I absolutely love them....as I am a total flourish and swirls girl...and these new dies have lots of that look!  You can find them at SCACD, right -->here<--!  The sky and grass have been airbrushed using my Copic ABS.

Flowers are some more of the NEW Classic Colour Wild Orchid flowers!  Arrangement consists of a 40mm Walnut Trellis Rose, 25mm Moss Green Roses, Poppies, 10mm Walnut Roses, 4mm closed rosebuds, NEW Sweetheart Blossoms, Gypsophilas, 35mm Hydrangeas, and a crystal stem.

Illuminate Smooch has been added to the cute fairies wings, flower, and skirt hem.  LOVE the sparkle this stuff gives....it looks so beautiful and dries super fast!  Self adhesive rhinestones have been added to my punched side border for some extra bling!

And one more view to share with you!  I hope you enjoyed your stop along the hop!!!  For our European Friends don't forget that you can purchase your BRAND NEW SCACD FAIRY STAMPS from Quixotic Paperie, right -->here<--!

Your next stop along the hope is the ultra talented Elaine's Blog!  I know she will have a stunning beauty to share with you!!!  Enjoy the rest of the hop!

Recipe:
Stamps: Forest Fairy by Victoria Case for SCACD
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, White Gel Pen,
Copic Colors Used: Fawn: E13, E15, E17, E18, E19, E25, E27, W3, N5, N7, Sky: B0000, B000, B01, B02, B34, Dress: V0000, V000, V12, V15, BG11, BG34, Skin: E000, E00, E11, Hair: E49, E53, E57, E59, Wings: V0000, V000, V12, BG11, BG34, Shading: W3
Papers: SEI's Couture Collection
Tools:  SB circle nestie, NEW SB Floral Doily, MS punch, Copic ABS,
Embellishments: Illuminate Smooch, Self adhesive rhinestones, 40mm Walnut Trellis Rose, 25mm Moss Green Roses, Poppies, 10mm Walnut Roses, 4mm closed rosebuds, NEW Sweetheart Blossoms, Gypsophilas, 35mm Hydrangeas, and a crystal stem.

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WOC Blog Hop & Candy

Welcome to the Wild Orchid Crafts Classic Colour Roses Blog Hop!  Today the WOC DT are bringing to you some beautiful new roses called:

CLASSIC COLOUR RANGE OF 

MULBERRY PAPER ROSES!!  

This collection is an all new colour range and is a mixture of Vintage and Soft Faded colours!!!  They are all BEAUTIFUL!!!

If you've come here from the fabulous Jacqui's blog then you are in the right spot.  If not, please go to Bev's blog to start at the beginning of the hop....because you don't want to miss a stop along this amazing hop...plus you HAVE to check out these NEW Classic Colour Roses....they are gorgeous!!!

For my card I have used 2 new to me techniques.  First I stamped my image on some kraft cardstock and then took my paint brush with a little bleach and bleached out the stamped image so that I could use my Copics to color the beautiful image.  After it was colored I ran it through my embossing folder to give the image a faux cross-stiched/fabric look.  I think it's perfect for a vintage theme!  Cotton Lace (from Wild Orchid) adds to the  beautiful vintage look of this card.  Decorative Metal Corners (also from Wild Orchid) were the perfect touch to add even a little more vintage to this card....I absolutely adore these corners...they are so light weight and I adhere them and my flowers to my creations using the fabulous Crafters Pick Incredibly Tacky Glue.  Papers are from the Kaisercraft English Rose Collection.

Flowers from Wild Orchid make up my arrangement which consists of a NEW 35mm Classic Colour Trellis Rose, NEW Classic Colour 25mm Roses, Cherry Blossoms, NEW Classic Colour 10mm Roses, Hip Rosebuds, 4mm Closed Rosebuds, and Burgundy Crystal Stems.

Image corners have been accented with Self Adhesive 3mm Pearls.  I can't believe how many of these pearls come in one package...you definitely are getting more than your $$ worth when purchasing these...and the wide arrangement of colors to choose from at Wild Orchid means that you can match your pearls to any creation you make!!!

Thanks to a very generous Paul and Siri at Wild Orchid Crafts, I'm lucky enough to be able to give away some of these fabulous NEW Classic Colour Roses!!  Make sure you leave a comment for your chance to win the following prize:

There are MORE stops along the hop where you can win some of these beauties too!!!  Our hop runs from today until midday on Saturday April 30th when the winners will be drawn!!!  Only ONE comment per person please!


Your next stop is at the ultra talented Mindy's blog...I know she has something fabulous to share with you!  Enjoy the rest of the hop!!!  To purchase your very own Classic Colour Roses, click -->HERE<--!

Recipe:
Stamps: Elements of Style (SU)
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, 
Copic Colors Used: RV34, RV63, RV66, RV69, BG02, BG05, YG61, YG63, YG67
Papers: Kaisercraft English Rose
Tools: Square Lattice Embossing Folder,
Embellishments: Self Adhesive 3mm Pearls, NEW 35mm Classic Colour Trellis Rose, NEW Classic Colour 25mm Roses, Cherry Blossoms, NEW Classic Colour 10mm Roses, Hip Rosebuds, 4mm Closed Rosebuds, Burgundy Crystal Stems, Crafters Pick Incredibly Tacky Glue,  Cotton Lace, Decorative Metal Corners.

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Bring on Summer or at least Spring.....

Happy Saturday Friends!  Are you getting ready for your Easter Celebrations?  I hope the weather is nice where you are at...in WI we are having some unseasonable cold weather....I'm soooo ready for summer....or at least spring!  We still had snow this past week....YUCKO!  Thank you to everyone for the prayers for my friend's family...they are greatly appreciated during this difficult time for them!

Now onto some crafty fun....Today I have yet another post it note holder to share with you....are you getting sick of these yet? LOL

 This creation was made for another co-worker of mine!  This features Fresh Picked by Carmen Medlin for SCACD.  She is from the Reflection #2 Collection.  I sooo adore how Carmen's images are so realistic!!!

 Papers are from the beautiful Prima Madeline Collection.  I seriously can't get over the amount of paper you get in these paper packs for the $$$....a WONDERFUL purchase!  Plus this collection has the wonderful balance of bold and soft colors...one of my favorite 6x6 pads!

Miss. Freshed Picked was colored with Copics.  She was cut out and popped up on a combination of SB Mega Oval and Mega Scalloped Oval nesties.

 Flower arrangement consists of a De Soie Suffolk Prima beauty.  The rest of the arrangement are white flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts which have been airbrushed to match my color combo.  These flowers are: 25mm rose, 20mm rose, Hip Rosebuds, Heather Stem, and a 25mm Rose leaf.

Here is the bottom of the easel card which is the home for the post it notes.  Has been accented with more Wild Orchid Crafts flowers that are 10mm Roses, and 4mm closed Rosebuds.  I hope you've enjoyed this beauty!

Enjoy your time with your family this weekend and remember to tell them that you love them!!!!

**SHOPPING NEWS*** SCACD has a BUNCH of new goodies in stock at the store!  Click -->HERE<-- to go and see all the fun that's just in!!!!

Recipe:
Stamps:  Fresh Picked by Carmen Medlin for SCACD who is from the Reflection #2 Collection.
Inks: Copics,
Copic Colors Used: Hat: E41, E42, E43, BG11, BG18, BG72, Dress: BG10, BG11, BG18, BG72, E41, E42, E43, E44, E47, Flowers: R83, R85, Y17, Y18, Y21, Shading: W3
Papers: Prima Madeline Collection
Tools: SB Mega Oval and Mega Scalloped Oval Nesties,
Embellishments:  De Soie Suffolk Prima beauty,  25mm rose,  20mm rose,  Hip Rosebuds,  Heather Stem,  25mm Rose leaf,  10mm Roses,  4mm closed Rosebuds.

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Newbies at Wild Orchid....

Wanted to share some new products that are in at  Wild Orchid Crafts!!

New colors in the ultra beautiful Trellis Roses!!  There are many more colour combos too.

 

And check out the NEW Sweetheart Blossoms these are my favorites!!!!

 Lots more colors available at WOC too! 

And last but not least doilies

Now head over to Wild Orchid Crafts and get your own newbies!!! :)

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Peeker Fever!

Has Peeker Fever hit you yet?  It sure as here!!! :)  I absolutely adore the newest collection at SCACD called The Peekers!  These adorable stamps are Susana's personal ideas and with the help of Elisabeth Bell these beauties are now a reality!

Again I have made another post it note holder.  This one was for another co-worker of mine!  Her favorite color is red so with that as my focus this is what I created for her!  This features the beautiful and sweet Hey Birdy Peeker!

 Here is the top of the easel card/holder.  Papers are from the Memory Box Brioche Collection.  Ribbon in the bottom left corner is Vintage Seam Binding in Antique Gold.   Pearls in the upper right hand corner were made using my Viva Decor Red Pearl Pen.

Hey Birdy Peeker was colored with Copics and the background was airbrushed.  The ribbon on her dress and hat were dazzled up with Illuminate Smooch.  The whole image was bordered using my Viva Decor Hologram Glitter Liner.  Little butterflies were punched using a MS punch and then I accented them with my Viva Decor Ice White Pearl Pen.  Diamond Glaze was added to the water in the bird bath to give it more of a realistic look.

Flowers are from Wild Orchid and the arrangement consists of a Gardenia, 25mm roses, 15mm roses, 8mm semi-opened rosebuds, 4mm closed rosebuds, Gypsophila, and Pearl Stamens.  Flowers have been glitterized with Diamond Stickles.

Here you can see the bottom of the post it note holder.  Again accented with more Wild Orchid Craft Flowers...same as in the arrangement on the top part of the card.  I hope you've enjoyed the stop by!

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Sad Day....

Hi Friends~
I hope you are all having a great week.  Unfortunately today is a sad day!  Today our friend says goodbye to his sister.  She was taken from us this past Friday due to a car accident.  At 23 years old she had her whole life ahead of her and was taken too soon from Earth....she was planning her wedding for this fall....and besides her wonderful family and fiance she leaves behind a 1 year old daughter.  If you could all say an extra prayer today for the family that they find peace as they say good-bye to their love one that is greatly appreciated.

Today I am sharing the sympathy card that I made for the family:

This card is made using the Verve Forever in Our Hearts stamp set.  I love the peace and serenity that this set offers.  Papers are from MME Stella Rose the Hazel Collection.  I've also used some of the fabulous and gorgeous lace from Wild Orchid.  The pearls accenting the image and sentiment are the fabulous self adhesive pearls.....gotta love being able to match your colors of pearls exactly to your card color scheme....make sure you check out the amazing color selection that Wild Orchid carries in both self adhesive pearls and rhinestones.

Image has been cut out using a Circle Nestie and then airbrushed using Copics.  I've accented the tree using my Viva Decor Hologram Glitter Liner.

Flowers are from Wild Orchid and the arrangement consists of:  a Hellebores, Calla Lily Stems, Gypsophila, 15mm Rose, 10mm Rose, 4mm Closed Rosebuds.

And here is the finished inside...using some more of the fabulous MME Stella Rose the Hazel Collection papers and another sentiment from the stamp set.

May you rest in peace Jennifer!

This is a picture that one of her classmates put together.  She will definitely be missed!

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The Peekers are Here!!!

Happy Friday Friends....WOW has this week been an exciting one for me!  I got a new car Wednesday (thanks to my wonderful hubby!!!), got a full-time job offer the same day, and today is the release of the NEWEST SCACD stamps.....

Welcome to THE PEEKERS Blog Hop!  

Oh my goodness is this one of my favorite SCACD sets!

I am so happy to be the first on the hop today!  Please meet Sweet Mischief by Elisabeth Bell for SCACD....isn't she adorable?  Papers are from the Prima Sweet Fairy Collection.

I made another post it note holder easel card.  This one is for my friend at work who just had a birthday this past week.  It looks so adorable on her desk!!!

This little Peeker was colored with Copics and accented with a white gel pen!  The cherries on top of the cake were colored using my Red Spica for some fun glitter.  The frosting on the cake was accented with Illuminate Smooch....for more sparkle!  Then I took my Star Dust Stickles and accented the yellow parts of this little cutie's outfit...for yet even MORE sparkle!  Then it that wasn't enough I took my Viva Decor Holo Glitter Liner and outlined the edge of my image for some ultimate bling!!!

The pearl swirls were handmade by me! :)  I used my Bazzill swirl template and plotted out where I wanted my pearls to be.  Then I took my Viva Decor Yellow Pearl Pen and made my custom pearls!  I love how this accented my card.  The double bow with the Vintage Seam Binding in Cream was made using my Bow Easy!

Here you can see some more of those gorgeous Prima Sweet Fairy Collection.   The corners of the post it holder box were decorated with 20mm Roses, 8mm Semi-Open Rosebuds, 4mm Rosebuds, and purple Stamens.

Flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and consist of a 30mm Wild Rose, 25mm Wild Roses, Poppies, 15mm Roses, 10mm Roses, 8mm Semi-Open Rosebuds, and 4mm Rosebuds.


I hope you have enjoyed my Peeker Creation!!!  Your next stop along the hope is the uber talented Elaine!  I know she will have a Copic Masterpiece to share with you all!  Don't forget to head over to the SCACD Store after the hop to order your very own Peeker Stamp Set....and make sure you check out all of the new goodies Susana has gotten in recently!


Recipe:
Stamps: Sweet Mischief by Elisabeth Bell for SCACD,
Inks: Copics, white gel pen,  Red Spica
Copic Colors Used: Stool: E13, E25, E27, E29, Counter: E0000, E41, E42, G12, G40, G82, Blender, Canister: C00, C1, C3, C5, Cake Stand: B000, Blender, Cake: E74, E77, E79, Red Spica, RV21, R20, R11, Hair: E34, E49, E53, E57, E59, Skin: E000, E00, E11, E21, Shading: W3, Shirt: V000, V01, V12, Y00, Y11, Y21, Y26, Pants: B91, B93, B95, B97, V12, Y00, Y11, Y21, Y26
Papers: Prima Sweet Fairy Collection.
Tools: Bow Easy! Bazzill Stencil Template,
Embellishments: 30mm Wild Rose, 25mm Wild Roses, 20mm Roses, Poppies, 15mm Roses, 10mm Roses, 8mm Semi-Open Rosebuds, 4mm Rosebuds, purple Stamens, Viva Decor Yellow Pearl Pen, Vintage Seam Binding in Cream,  Illuminate Smooch, Star Dust Stickles, Viva Decor Holo Glitter Liner

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Sneak Peek & Candy Alert

Hi Friends~

NEW STAMP PEEKS.......Have you been keeping up with the SNEAK PEEKS over at the SCACD Blog this week?  OMG the newest collection The PEEKERS by Elisabeth Bell for SCACD are soooo adorable!  Make sure you stop back Friday April 8th for our Release Blog Hop!

NEW CHALLENGE BLOG.......Second, don't forget that TOMORROW is the GRAND OPENING of  the new SCACD – Friends with Heart Challenge Blog!!!  There are some awesome prizes for opening day and a yummy prize for April Entries! Make sure you head over to the challenge blog to check out what is up for grabs! 


SWEETNESS....CANDY ALERT......Susana has some AMAZING candy over at the SCACD Blog for our new release!  Not one but TWO PEOPLE will be selected to each win one sheet of the New Release!  How amazing is that!  Head over to the SCACD Blog to answer the secret question to enter the drawing!!!!  You only have until Thursday (April 7th) at 7pm (California Time) to enter!!!!

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