Susana Loves Stamps Release Day!

Hi Friends~  I hope you are all having a fabulous Friday!  Today SCACD has a fabulous new release for you!  Susana Loves Stamps Eyes of Adventure Collection and Eyes of Fables Collection!  These sets are absolutely amazing!  Each individual stamp comes with a fantastic accessory stamp too!  BONUS...I love that!!!  If you are here from Dianne's Blog then you are in the right spot, if not the complete list of the hop can be found at the SCACD Blog.  I hope you enjoy your stop here at my blog!

I am happy to introduce to you:

Vintage Eyes  

As soon as I saw this stamp I knew I wanted to keep the card soft pastel colors, which is very hard for me color because I always want such dramatic colors.  The papers I have used are My Mind's Eye which you can find other fabulous MME Collections -->here<-- font="font">.

Vintage Eyes was colored with Copics and pastels.  Her gorgeous ruffled sash/bow got a coat of Diamond Stickles, along with all of her bows.  The middle of the sunflower got a coat of Star Dust Stickles.  Her eyes were accented using Diamond Glaze for the shine factor.

WOC Flower Arrangement consists of:  35mm Trellis Rose, 20mm Roses, 15mm Roses, Gypsophila, and flat back pearls.

For the corners I used the NEW Dies by SCACD Fancy Flower Corner Die.  This die comes in a set of two!  If you haven't checked out all of the amazing NEW Dies by SCACD, click -->here<-- font="font">  to go and see them!  The patterns and intricate details are amazing and cut like a dream!  I had NO problem what-so-ever cutting this corner die with my Grand Calibur...I didn't even need to use the wax paper trick!  That's how AWESOME these dies are!!  I had to get them all because I love them so much!  Now to find time to play with them all :)

Sentiment was accented with a WOC medium satin pearl bow.

Your next stop along the hop is the fabulous Chris' Blog!  I know she has something amazing for you to see!

Make sure you head over to the SCACD Store to purchase your very own Eyes of Adventure and Eyes of Fables Collections.  For our friends over seas you can purchase these at Quixotic Paperie.

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Cute Monsters & Little Sweet Sassy Crew

Happy Friday Friends!  Today SCACD releases a boat load of fun and fresh stamps from the Susana Loves Stamps Collections!!  We start off with the Oddly Sweet Curiosities Set which harbors the cutest little Curiosities with matching sentiments!  These are fabulous and definitely a year round stamp set!  They are perfect for any occasion....birthdays, thinking of you, anniversary, i love you....the list goes on and on with these adorable monsters!  We are also introducing a fun little set of Mixed Media houses called M's Place....these are a must have for those that love cute in their Mixed Media.  And heck if you don't love mixed media you STILL need these stamps....look how cute they go with the newest Oddly Sweet Curiosities Set!!!

If you've come to my blog from the fabulous and super talented Chris' Blog then you are in the right place.  If not, click to here for the Store Blog to get our lineup for all the fun SCACD festivities today!! Now grab your cuppa coffee, chai, tea, pop....whatever is your fancy and enjoy your stop along our fabulous hop!

My first card introduces you to:

Monster Hugs & 

M's Place Stamp Set

Isn't this the cutest monster you have ever seen?  Monster Hugs is one of my favorites from this newest adorable Susana Love Stamps set!   The sentiment used comes with this cutie pie too! Sentiment was glitzed up with my Sky Blue Spica.  Papers are from the Basic Grey Life of the Party Collection (which is 20% off now at SCACD).  Corner were made using the fabulous Classic Corners Dies by SCACD.

Monster Hugs was colored with Copices and pastels.

Copic Colors Used: Body: B00, B02, B04, B05, R20, Hair & Teddy Bear: E23, E25, E27, E29, Shoes: Y13, Y18, Y19, B00, B02.

The background scene was created using the new Susana Loves Stamps M's Place Set.  Oh my goodness this stamp set is so adorable!  I love all of the houses and accessories that come in this set!!!  Image was sparklized with Star Dust Stickles.  The cloud got a coat of white fluff.

Copic Colors Used:  House: Y11, Y15, Y18, Y19, R02, R05, R08, E23, E25, E27, B0000, B000, B00, Tree: YG0000, YG01, YG05, YG67, G29, R05, E23, E25, E27

And now for the third new stamp set....this set comes with four wonderful little ladies that make up The Little Sassy Crew!  These girls have the sweetness and attitude factor that are off the charts!  You really need to check these out....I absolutely adore them.

For my second card I honored to introduce to you:

Little Lily 

 I've used the Echo Park This & That Graceful Collection (which is 10% off at SCACD) for this card.

Little Lily was colored with Copics.  Her arm bands, belt, hair ties and eyeshadow got a coat of Star Dust Stickles for all the giltz...this little rocker likes to shine and sparkle!  Her eyes also got a coat of diamond glaze for even more shine!  Don't you just love this little cutie pie?!

Copic Colors Used: Dress: BG11, BG15, BG23, BG34, Shoes/Tights/Arm Bands: E41, E42, E44, R21, R22, R24, Hair Ties: R21, R22, R24, Hair: E25, E27, E29, E53, Eyes: B00, B02

WOC flower arrangement consists of a 40mm Trellis Rose, 25mm Tea Rose, 15mm Rose, 8mm Semi-opened Rosebuds, Gypsophila, mini bow, and heart pin.   Flowers were accented with Frosted Lace Stickles.

I absolutely love the Epiphany Crafts Button Tools.   For these fun accents I've used the Button Flower Tool.  These are awesome because you can use the same paper that matches your card to make matching accents!!!  And these are SUPER easy to use!!!

Thank you for taking time to stop at my blog!  I hope I have inspired you and shown you how versital these stamps are!  Make sure you head to SCACD to purchase your very own Oddly Sweet Curiosities Set, The Little Sassy Crew, and M's Place stamp sets!  For our international friends you can purchase all of these cuties at Quixotic Paperie!

Your next stop along the hop is the wonderful Lorraine's Blog!  I know she has some beautiful creations for you to see!

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Dancing the Night Away

Do you all have plans for the New Year?  My hubby and I will be celebrating at home, as my hubby has been busy working with no end in sight.  Which is ok with me because I have been studying studying and even more studying this past week.  I take my next CPA exam on Jan. 3rd....eeek!  Hoping to pass this one!  Yesterday I took a couple hours away from my book and decided to color for a bit.

This is my entry for the Color Me Creative - Holiday Color Challenge which was to use Gold, White & Cream!  I had so much fun making this card.....and can you believe I used NO dp?!  I was in awe myself!  I was searching high and low for the perfect gold/cream/white dp and couldn't find what I wanted so I decided to make my own!  The glittlery cream cardstock is from DCWV, and then I found some metallic gold cardstock and finally I made my own dp!  My dp was made using Brilliance Gold Ink, a Sizzix embossing folder and some white cardstock.  And I love how it turned out!  My dp was decorated using my SB Edgeabilities (Classic Ric Rac and Classic Scallops) and finished off with some May Arts Lacey Ribbon.  Sentiment is from PTI Mega Mixed Messages and was embossed using TH Gold Embossing powder.

This cutie is Happy Days by Elisabeth Bell for SCACD and she is a part of the Odds & Ends Sampler.  I love this collection to pieces!  Miss. Happy Days was colored with Copics and accented with my pastel pencils.  Her shoes, sweater cuffs, hair ties, and shirt got a gorgeous coat of Diamond Stickles.  Her belt buckle was accented using my Gold Spica Pen.

Copic Colors Used: skirt/shirt/shoes/belt: YR20, YR24, Y15, Y26, Y28, Jacket: Y21, Y26, Y32, Hair: E33, E53, E57, E59, skin: E000, E00, E11, R11, R20.

Wild Orchid Crafts arrangement was made using a 35mm Trellis Rose, 25mm Wild Rose, 15mm Roses, 10mm Rose, 8mm Semi-opened Roses, Gold Glitter Holly Berries, Gypsophilas, Gold Heart Pin, and Decorative Crown pin.  Flowers were glittered with Diamond Stickles because I love the gold sparkle that this leaves.  And finally the arrangements was finished with some Zva Creative Gold Rhinestone Swirls.

And one more angled view so you can see all the shimmer, glitter, sparkle, and dimension!  I hope you have enjoyed my creation!

Wishing you and your family 

a Very Happy New Years!

Challenges I would like to enter:

CMC - Holiday Color Challenge

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

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Happy Hunting

Here in Wisconsin we are right in the middle of Blaze Orange Season....otherwise known as Deer Hunting Season.  I had made a gun shaped card for my father-in-law for his birthday so I thought now would be a great time to share :)

My hubby and father-in-law like guns so when I was brain storming for a birthday card for my father-in-law I was wondering if it would be even possible to attempt to make a gun shaped card.  I asked my hubby what type of gun FIL liked and my hubby found the below picture on the internet for me:

Now I'm a total girlie girl and know NOTHING about guns.....So with this pictures printed off of the internet I set out to try and make my card.  I was sooooo excited with how the finishing product turned out!

The only items I used to make this card were black and brown cardstock, foam tape, pastel pencils and a metal screw brad.  There are many layers that have been popped up to make my gun appear realistic.  The shading to make the gun appear metal was done with pastel pencils in black, gray, and white on black cardstock.  And the handle was brown cardstock with the same shading from pastel pencils and the  brad to finish it off.

And here is what the inside of the card looks like.  I used my silver pen to write the message.  Don't you just love how when you have an idea in your head and it turns out even better when you are finished?  I hope you like my shaped card.  I would love to hear your comments on it!

To all my friends in the United States, I hope that you have a:

Very Blessed Thanksgiving!

I am so thankful for all my crafting friends in blogland!  You all mean so much to me!

P.S.....you might want to make sure you stop back here this weekend....

I have a feeling there might be some candy involved! :)

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SCACD Classic Retro Diva & Street Views Blog Hop

Good Morning!  Welcome to SCACD RELEASE Day!  As you know Susana is releasing TWO stamp sets today...the fabulous Street View Collection and the Classic Retro Divas Collection by Victoria Case exclusively for SCACD!  If you are here from the fabulous Alex's Blog then you are in the correct place....if not click -->here<-- to start the hop from the beginning...you don't want to miss a stop along this amazing hop...we have LOTS of beauties to show you today!

I am honored to introduce to you today: 

Order Up Table 5

Isn't she fabulous?!  I love her sass and sweetness all in one!  Papers are from the MME A Beautiful Life Collection.  I love the richness in this paper collection! The big bow was made using my Bow Easy.

Miss Order Up Table 5 by the fabulous Victoria Case for SCACD was colored using Copics and pastel pencils. The ice cream sundae was top with liquid applique for the puff look.  She was cut out and popped up onto a SB oval and layered on top of a SB beaded oval.  The beaded oval was accented with my Viva Decor Cream Pearl Pen to custom make the sized pearls that I wanted.

Flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and arrangement consists of a 45mm Curly Wild Rose, Lilies, Poppies, Sweetheart Blossoms, 15mm Roses, Gypsophilas, 8mm Semi-opened Rosebud, and 5mm Rosebuds.  Flowers have been gliterized with Ice Stickles.

And one more view for you!  I hope you have enjoyed my card!   To see my Street View Sample card, please click -->here<--.  Your next stop along the hop is the talented Crystal's Blog! Don't forgot to go and order you very own Classic Retro Divas and Street View stamp sets...you can find them HERE!  For our international friends you can get these fabulous stamps from Quixotic Paperie!

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Precious Present Beauty

Happy Wednesday All!  How is your week going?  Have you gotten any crafty time in?  Today I have yet another cutie to share with you all!  Today I'm sharing Precious Present who is such a doll and a part of The Adventures of Poppy and Her Friends by the fabulous Sylvia Zet for SCACD!

I absolutely adore this cutie...wouldn't she be perfect for any type of party you are going too....bridal shower, baby shower, birthday....I love how these stamps have endless possibilities!  Papers are from the Echo Park Dots & Stripes Candy Shoppe and Echo Park Victoria Garden Collections.

Of course coloring was with Copics and pastel pencils...is there anything else....lol!  I've tried my hand coloring Gold, and I think it turned out pretty darn tootin' good!  Don't you just love it when that happens?!  Precious Present's eyes were glazed with Diamond Glaze.  Star Dust Stickles was added to her beautiful wings!  She was cut out with a SB Labels 3 and then that was edged in Diamond Stickles.  The lace in the upper right hand corner is this beautiful lace from Wild Orchid Crafts.

And by now you should all know that I can't make anything without using Wild Orchid Crafts flowers...lol!  This arrangement consists of: 35mm Trellis Rose, 20mm Roses, Sweetheart Blossoms, Tulips, 15mm Roses, Hip Rosebuds, 8mm semi-opened Rosebuds, Gypsophilas, 5mm closed Rosebuds with some May Arts ribbon woven in.  The finishing touch on my flower arrangement is a beautiful pearl flourish, Wild Orchid has many stunning flourish swirls, -->here<--.

MS border punch was used and then accented with 3mm self adhesive pearls.  Sentiment is from PTI and accented with more of these gorgeous pearls!  I hope that you have enjoyed this cutie....she brings such a ray of sunshine to my day...and after the week I've had so far....I sure NEED some sunshine brought my way!

Copic Colors Used: Dress: Y00, Y11, Y15, YR23, YR24, N1, N3, N5, N7, Hair: E33, E49, E53, E57, E59, Skin: E000, E00, E11, R02, Wings: W3, V0000, V01, Y00, Y15, Flowers: V0000, V09, V15, V17, G07, YG00, YG05, Present: E41, E42, E50, G0000, G00, G02, G16, RV19, RV34, Sky: B0000, B000 B00, Blender

SHOPPING NEWS:  Make sure you check out the newest goodies at SCACD!  Susana has some FABULOUS embossing folders, the BRAND new Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps, and don't forget to check out all the amazing papers, especially the holiday paper pads!  Happy Shopping!

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What's Your Wish?

Yay....Happy FRIDAY!  Do you have any plans for this weekend?  We are very busy this weekend.... my cousin gets married, can't wait to see the beautiful Princess!  Then on Sunday hubby and I are going to another showcase of homes show to get more ideas for our home!  Our preliminary drawings are with the architect...I'm so excited we are getting one step closer to our home...yay!!!  

Today I have a fun SCACD card to share with you all:

This card features the beautiful 3 Wishes by Sylvia Zet for SCACD stamp!  Isn't she so adorable with her very own magical fairy to grant her wishes?  If you had a magical fairy what would you wish for?  Papers are from Bo Bunny Sweet Tooth Collection!

Little Miss. 3 Wishes was colored with Copics and accented with none other than my pastel pencils.  Her ribbon, pink trim on her dress, the fairy's wings, and the stars all got some beautiful star dust Stickles for bling.   Diamond Glaze was added to her eye.  Illuminate Smooch was used on the spots on the box for even more shimmer.  Sentiment is from the Emerald Faerie Garden collection.

Wild Orchid Crafts flowers make up my corner arrangement which consists of: 30mm Wild Rose (accented with 3mm self adhesive rhinestones), 25mm Wild Roses, Cherry Blossoms, Sweetheart Blossoms, 8mm semi-opened Roses, 4mm closed Rosebuds, Gypsophilas, Pink Stamens, pearl stars, and a small pink sequin butterfly.  

Corners were decorated with pink edged lace and a decorative metal corner, again accented with self adhesive rhinestones.  The MS border edge was also blinged up using more of the rhinestones!

Copic Colors Used: Skin: E000, E00, E11, Hair: E99, YR21, YR24, Y21, Dress: BG11, BG13, BG15, BG49, RV00, RV04, RV11, Flowers: BG11, BG15, BG49, G07, YG13, YG17, Stars: Y11, Y15, Y17, Present: E70, E71, E74, E77, RV19, RV34, Fairy: RV19, RV34, Fairy Wings: RV00

Have you checked out the fun at the SCACD store blog?  The DT has so much fun sharing our creations with you all....but we would LOVE to see the beautiful creations that you make using the EXCLUSIVE SCACD stamps (Sylvia Zet for SCACD, Elisabeth Bell for SCACD, Carmen Medlin for SCACD, and Victoria Case for SCACD).  You can share your creations on our

Art & Heart with SCACD Stamps 

Facebook page! 

If you are unsure which stamps are exclusive, click -->here<-- and then click on each artist photo to go to the stamp galleries.

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Fairy Wishes to You

Happy Friday Friends....while I hope you are all enjoying your day....I have my nose in my book studying away....gearing up for my CPA exam next week Wednesday (which I am starting to get nervous for)!  Tomorrow I am taking a break from studying and am heading to the spa with my sister for some much needed relaxation time....hopefully it helps my brain relax so that it remembers all of the pertinent info for next Wednesday!

Today I have LOTS of crafty fun that I get to share with you!
First: you NEED to head over to the SCACD Blog....today my DT Sister Elaine is showcasing another sneak peek of one of the newest stamps designed by Sylvia Zett for SCACD....are you as excited as I am for the up coming release of these cuties?!


Second:...while you are checking out Elaine's stunning work.....if that isn't enough excitement (her work is drop dead gorgeous)... I hear there is BLOG CANDY to be won too...so make sure you sign up!


Finally:  If all of that wasn't enough to make you want to faint.....today Susana has another SURPRISE!!!  That's right we have a SURPRISE stamp release to share with you all!  SCACD has a WHOLE NEW LOOK....I have the honor of introducing you to Tulipa which is a part of the Fall Flora Fairies Collection by SCACD Stamp Co.

These fairies are absolutely darling...I can't get enough of them!  For my card I have used papers from the Brand NEW Bo Bunny Garden Girl Collection.  Fairy Wishes sentiment is from the Emerald Fairy Sentiment Set that Susana has in stock at SCACD....this sentiment set goes PERFECT with the fall flora fairies being released today!

Of course I colored this cutie with my Copics.  Along with my black pastel pencil I also used a gray and white pastel pencils for shading and highlights.  Image was cut out using my SB Labels 14 die, and while it was left in the die I airbrushed the sky with my Copic ABS.  If you look closely you will see I used some beautiful purple glitter to accent my sentiment.  This was so easy to add with the help of my TonerTex Pen.  The pearl star in the upper right hand corner of the picture is from Wild Orchid.

Flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and arrangement consists of a 40mm Curly Wild Rose, 25mm Wild Roses, Cherry Blossom, Sweetheart Blossoms, Gypsophilas, 8mm Semi-opened Roses, Purple Stamens, and a small sequin butterfly.  Flowers have been sparkalized with my Diamond Stickles.  Edge has been punched with a MS punch and accented with Self adhesive rhinestones.

For this angle you can see all the sparkles!  Tulipa has been glamorized to the max!  I've used Star Dust Stickles on her wings as well as the butterfly.  Then I took my Crystal Glamour Dust Paint and coated the pink parts on her dress....seriously if you haven't gotten this paint yet what are you waiting for!  It's so easy to use, dries quickly, and gives amazing sparkle and color!

Now head -->HERE<-- to go and purchase your very own Fall Flora Fairies!  For our friends over seas you can purchase these beauties from Elaine at Quixotic Paperie, -->HERE<--.  Happy Shopping and I hope you fully enjoy your weekend!

Copic Colors Used: Hair: Y23, YR24, E31, E33, E37, E59, Skin: E000, E00, E11, R02, Dress: V000, V04, V06, V12, RV00, RV32, RV34, E74, E77, E79, Wings: BV00, V000, BG000, Blender, Butterflies: E70, E74, E77, RV02, Y02, Grass: G07, YG03, YG67, T2, T4, T6

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PEEKER FEVER...Take 2!

Happy Friday Friends!  I hope you all enjoyed the sneak peeks of the amazing Peeker 2 Collection this week...if you missed my post showcasing the fabulous Mama's Purse Peeker scroll down to the next post to go have a looksy!  Today is the BIG day...you are finally able to purchase these beauties, which you can find -->here<--!  The fabulous SCACD DT has some fabulous inspiration for you today as well....if you came here from Suzanne's Blog then you are cruising along correctly!  If not head to the SCACD Store Blog to get the run down on today festivities!  Now I am please to introduce you to one of the "missing Peekers!"

Meet the ultra cute

What's in the Box Peeker:

This is one of the two missing Peeker stamps that hadn't been revealed in the sneak peeks that were going on all week!  When I saw this stamp I totally fell in love.....I love how you can use this stamp for any occasion you are celebrating, whether it be a birthday (as I have used for my card), a confirmation, holiday/Christmas, the possibilities are endless!  Papers are from the My Mind's Eye Lost & Found Madison Avenue collection.  I absolutely adore this paper pad!

 What's in the Box Peeker was colored with Copics and cut out using the SB labels 14 die.  While the image was still in the die I airbrushed around the edges to give the image a softer look and that beautiful white crisp edge. The bow of the present has been accented with Illuminate Smooch and Fruit Punch Stickles (on the dots).  The bow of Miss. Peeker's dress and headband have been sparklized with Star Dust Stickles.

 The double bow was made using my handy dandy Bow Easy....I love how easy it is to make bows with this tool!  Mini flower arrangement was made with Wild Orchid Crafts flowers that consist of a 8mm semi-opened rose, 5mm closed rosebud, heart pin, and a small sequin butterfly.  The beautiful heart bauble was made using the fabulous and SUPER EASY Epiphany Crafts Heart Punch.  I took some of the stripped paper that I used on the card and hand made a matching accent...that is what I totally love about the Epiphany Crafts tools....you can customized embellies to match your project!

Finally the main flower arrangement was made using more WOC flowers that consist of Gardenias, 20mm Roses, 15mm Roses, Aster Daisies, 6mm closed rosebuds, Tea Rosebuds, Gypsophilas, and finished off with another small sequin butterfly.

Now make sure that you head off to the SCACD Store to order your very own Peeker 2 Collection!!!  For our over the pond friends, you can get your Peeker 2 Collection at Quixotic Paperie!  If you are looking for more inspiration head off to the talented Colleen's Blog!  I know she has something fantastic to share with you all today!

Shopping News:  Susana has some amazing NEW Bo Bunny Paper Pads and Trinkets in stock!  Also make sure you get one of the NEW NO SHIM Embossing Mats....let me tell ya this is an absolutely MUST HAVE...saw this item at CHA and I know I will be ordering mine ASAP!  It works like a dream...no more worrying about getting the right shims to emboss/cut your images!  And you can't wreck this mat either...it's dishwasher safe....and even flattens bottle caps without wrecking the mat or your machine!  LOVE this!!!

Copic Colors Used: Dress: R00, R01, R20, E71, E74, E77, E79, Present: E71, E74, E77, E79, R20, R22, R24, RV29, Hair: E99, YR21, YR24, Skin: E000, E00, E11, E21, R02, Ground: T2, T4, T6, Shading: Pastel Pencil, Airbrushing: R12

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