WOJ #94 - My Sketch

Happy Wednesday Friends....as you are reading this I will be getting geared up for my advertising presentation that is today!  Oh how I dislike presentations!!  But after it's done that means only 2 more finals exams to go!  YIPPY!!!  I hear Friday...it must be almost here!  LOL!

It's another Whiff of Joy Challenge day today!  Yay!  Our challenge this week is to use my sketch!  I had so much fun designing this sketch and hope you all enjoy it!  However, I also have some sad news to share.  This is going to be my last challenge with the WOJ Challenge DT.  I have decided to step down from the DT as I will be starting a new chapter in my life with my internship.  I definitely have enjoyed my time being on this DT with such fabulous and talented ladies....you all are amazing!  I hope to still have time to be able to play along with the challenges now and again!  :)

Now onto my card:

I have used the Winter Love Birds stamp for my card today!  It's hard to believe this is the first time that I inked this poor stamp up!  These two are so adorable!!!  Papers are from the Bo Bunny Midnight Frost collection...oh my goodness is this pad absolutely stunning..it was hard for me to layer the papers because I didn't want to cover up any of the beauty on any of the pages! lol!  I've used some felt snowflake ribbon for my accent and then punched a blue snowflake strip with my MS punch that I got from my fabulous friend :0)

 And here is my sketch!  I hope you all like it and play along with us for this challenge! :)

These cute birdies were colored with Copics and then I airbrushed the sky around them.  The branch was decked out with liquid applique that I sprinkled with glamour dust before I heat set it....it gave my snow such a beautiful sparkle.  Then I applied little dots of glue around my image and used my Polar White Flower Soft (which is currently 15% off over at SCACD!) to make it look like the birdies are snuggling together in the snow!  Image has been cut out with my SB Oval Nesties and the blue layer was sparklized with Star Dust Stickles and then that layer was popped up onto my Marianne Die.

Flower are from the fabulous Wild Orchid Crafts and consist of a curly wild rose, 15mm roses that were layered on padded silver snowflakes and then white stamens were added for an accent.

From this view I am hoping to share all the lovely dimension of this card.  Thank you again to the WOJ DT for being such a wonderful group of ladies...I am going to miss you all!

Recipe:
Stamps: Winter Love Birds (WOJ)
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics,
Copic Colors Used: Birds: B000, B00, B02, B04, B06, W00, W1, W3, W5, W7, YR00, YR02, YR07, Tree: G12, G29, YG45, E25, E53, E59
Papers: Bo Bunny Midnight Frost collection,
Tools: MS Snowflake punch, SB Oval Nesties, Marianne Die, EK Success corner punch,
Embellishments: curly wild rose, 15mm roses, padded silver snowflakes, white stamens, Star Dust Stickles, liquid applique, glamour dust, Polar White Flower Soft, Felt Snowflake Ribbon,

♥ Thanks for stopping by! ♥

SCACD NEW ARTIST Blog Hop

WELCOME to the

SCACD NEW ARTIST Blog Hop

If you are here from Jorunn's Blog then you are in the right spot...if NOT make sure you click -->HERE<-- to start at the beginning because you don't want to miss a stop because there are 5 prizes to be won!  Make sure you leave a comment on each blog for your chance to win!

Has the suspense finally gotten to you, not knowing who our new artist is?  First I would like to WELCOME the ultra talented Carmen Medlin to the wonderful family of SCACD!  Carmen and Susana have teamed up to bring us some AMAZING NEW STAMPS!  Carmen's work is so beautiful and  elegant.....and I love how realistic her images are...I am totally in love with her designs!  So...my question to you now....Are you loving the hop so far with Carmen's images and which is your favorite?

For my card I got to play with the brand new Pearl Princess stamp!  Isn't she beautiful?  I just adore all the details and beauty in each and every stamp from this collection!  Papers are from the Kaisercraft Devonshire Collection, which go along perfect with all the elegance in these new stamps! 

Pearl Princess has been colored with Copics and accented with a white gel pen.  My Viva Decor Hologram Glitter Liner was used on the edge of her tail fin and also on the SB Labels 4.  The pearls on Pearl Princess' shirt are made with my Viva Decor Cream Pearl Pen.  The sliver pearls along the edge of the image are made using another Viva Decor Pearl Pen, in silver.  

Flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and for my arrangement I have used a Gardenia, 20mm Roses, 15mm Roses, and 10mm Roses.

I've used the NEW Diamond Range Flower Soft in Silver on Pearl Princess' headband and bracelet.  Oh my goodness do I love this new flower soft....I can't wait to see the Gold now too!  I love how these two new colors have glitter along with the gorgeous flower soft that we all love!  :)  On this picture you can also see that I've used my Viva Decor Transparent Gloss Pen on the bubbles for some shine.

Thanks for joining us for this VERY EXCITING day at SCACD!  Your next stop along the hop is Jacqui's Blog!  Enjoy the rest of the hop and don't forget to go and order your stamps, you can find them at SCACD  -->HERE<--! If you are overseas you can purchase from the SCACD sister store Quixotic Paperie!!  And for my Canadian friends you can purchase the stamps at Art Du Scrapbooking!!  I can't wait to see what you create with this collection of beauties!

Recipe:
Stamps: Pearl Princess by Carmen Medlin for SCACD
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, White Gel Pen,
Papers: Kaisercraft Devonshire Collection,Tools: SB Labels 4, Nellie Snellen Die, Magnolia Doohicky Boarder Die,
Embellishments: Viva Decor Hologram Glitter Liner, Viva Decor Cream Pearl Pen, Viva Decor Pearl Pen, in silver, Gardenia, 20mm Roses, 15mm Roses, and 10mm Roses, NEW Diamond Range Flower Soft in Silver , Viva Decor Transparent Gloss Pen.

♥ Thanks for stopping by! ♥

Duel SCACD Mini Release Blog Hop

Welcome to this

EXTRA SPECIAL EVENT

Today is the DUAL MINI RELEASE from SCACD!  We are sharing the BRAND NEW MINI stamp sets that were created by the Amazing Elisabeth Bell and the Wonderful Victoria Case exclusively for SCACD!  If you are here from the super talented Suzanne's Blog then you are in the right place....if not, please head to the SCACD Blog to begin the hop at the beginning because you really don't want to miss a stop along this fantastic hop....the stamps are ridiculously cute!!! 

I have the opportunity to share the beautiful Flowers for Mom by Elisabeth Bell for SCACD from the Mini Sampler Edition #1 Set.  I love how you can use this stamp for any occasion or season....just switch up your colors and she can be easily transformed into a spring or fall stamp!  How fun is that?!  Gotta love versatility!  I've decided to create a fun fall card with this cutie, using the Brand New Cosmo Cricket Wanted Collection papers. The wonderful felt bow was made using one of my favorite tools, the Bow Easy!

This image was colored with Copics and accented with a white gel pen.   I've used a mixture of Autumn Flower Soft and Ultra Fine Citrus Crush Flower Soft for the one potted flower.  The background scene (sky and ground) has been airbrushed with my Copic ABS. 

Flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts, and arrangement consists of Cherry Blossoms, 25mm Rose, 15mm Roses.  All flowers have been sparklized with Platinum Stickles.

And just in case you missed my SNEAK PEEK post from this week:

Here is Little Acorn by Victoria Case for SCACD from the Mini Little Acorns Collection.  If you want to see more information of this card, click -->here<--.  Both of these mini sets are SUPER ADORABLE!!!

Your next hop stop is the fantastic Elaine's Blog!  I hope you enjoy the rest of the DT's creations!  And after you are finished hopping make sure you head over to the SCACD Store to buy your mini sets ASAP!  :)  Remember....if you purchase the Little Acorns Collection you receive a FREE bonus stamp as well!  I swear Susana really is the most kind and generous person!!!

For all of my European Friends, remember you can purchase these brand new lovelies at the wonderful Quixotic Paperie in the UK! :)

Challenge I would like to enter:

Sketch Saturday - Sketch

**BLOG CANDY REMINDER**: Don't forget Elisabeth Bell and Susana both have some WONDERFUL SCACD Candy up for grabs over at Elisabeth's Blog!!!  Make sure you go and enter!!!!

Recipe:
Stamps: Flowers for Mom by Elisabeth Bell for SCACD from Mini Sampler Edition #1,
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, White Gel Pen,
Copic Colors Used: Wagon: R01, R05, R08, R46, E50, E53, T4, T6, T8, Opaque White on wheels centers, Bear: E33, E37, E51, R11, RV21, RV25, Flower Pots: E02, E08, E18, E19, Flowers: YR12, YR15, YR18, G02, G12, G17, Skin: E000, E00, E11, E21, R02, Hair: Y23, YR23, E35, Shirt & Shoes: E34, E53, E57, E59, BG11, BG18, BG72, Pants: BG11, BG18, BG72, BG78
Papers: Cosmo Cricket Wanted Collection
Tools: EK Success Border Punch, Copic ABS, Bow Easy,
Embellishments: Platinum Stickles, Ultra Fine Citrus Crush Flower Soft, Autumn Flower Soft, Cherry Blossoms, 25mm Rose, 15mm Roses, Felt Ribbon

♥ Thanks for stopping by! ♥

TIOT #80 - Flower Soft & VIVA

Hi Friends~
Happy Thursday to you!  Today I'm hoping to get my craft room in order...it's been a disaster for weeks now...I'd like to get some organizing done too...you know labeling my organizer drawers and the like.

Today for TIO*T* Suzanne has challenged the DT to use Flower Soft in a "new" way!  Hmmmm...this one TOTALLY stumped me...I didn't have a clue so I started by coloring my image and hoped that an idea would come to me!

Today, I've used one of the BRAND NEW Aurora stamps!  This cutie is Walk in the Park from the Aurora 2 Collection by Victoria Case for SCACD.  Remember if you purchase the whole set you get Aurora's awesome sister Sprite as a bonus stamp for FREE!!!  I really love the Aurora Collection stamps they are so much fun to color and Aurora has the best outfits!!!  Papers are from the Olivia BG pad.  My VIVA Decor Ice White Pearl Pen got a work out on this card too...it's been used on the swirls in the corners, the scalloped oval, and a few of the flower petals.

Aurora has been colored with Copics and popped up on an SB oval and SB scalloped oval nesties.  When I was coloring Miss. Aurora I was like oh no she looks like Christmas with the reds and greens....I was really trying to make her a coral and kiwi green...lol I do think she still looks good!  As I was coloring her that's when I got my Flower Soft idea....I wanted to make her mousy friend fuzzy....and then that's when the idea to use flower soft on her hair came to me!!  I've used Koala Grey Ultra Fine Flower Soft on Mr. Mouse and for Aurora's hair I've used Ultra Fine Flower Soft in Toffee and Sand.  I hope you like this "new" way to use your Flower Soft...it really is a fun idea....I think anyways! :) 

Flowers are Primas and here you can see the Viva Pearl Pen on the petals.

Diamond Glaze was used on Aurora and Mousy's eyes for shine!  In this picture you can kinda see the images that have been stamped around the oval nestie...I've taken two different stamps along with my Hero Arts Shadow Ink and decorated around the oval for a soft background image...sorry it's so hard to see in the pictures.  The sentiment tag was also given the same "shadow" treatment along the edges.

And one final picture from an angle so you can see the dimension on this card.

Now head over to the SCACD Blog to get out how my DT Sister's have used Flower soft on their projects!

Challenge I'd like to enter:

Friday Sketchers - Sketch

Recipe:
Stamps: Walk in the Park from Aurora 2 Collection by Victoria Case for SCACD, Sentiment (Just Rite), Tiny Tags (SU), Journals A la Mode (Fancy Pants),
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, White Gel Pen, Pink Spica, Lavender Spica, Hero Arts Shadow Ink,
Copic Colors Used: B000, B01, B04, W1, W3, W5, RV19, RV25, YR16, YR68, YG11, YG13, YG17, E000, E00, E11, E21, E30, E34, E99, R01, R11, R32, R35, R37,
Papers: Olivia BG pad
Tools: SB oval and scalloped oval nesties, Tag Punch (SU), EK Success Border and Swirl punches,
Embellishments: Diamond Glaze , Koala Grey Ultra Fine Flower Soft, Ultra Fine Flower Soft in Toffee, Ultra Fine Flower Soft in Sand, VIVA Decor Ice White Pearl Pen Prima Flowers, and Ribbon.

♥ Thanks for stopping by! ♥

WOJ #84 - Fuzz It

Hello Everyone~

Hope you are having a wonderful week so far!  CHA has been awesome...got a migraine at the end of day one so that hasn't been the greatest...hoping the headache goes away REAL fast!  This week at WOJ Challenge Blog Donalda has put together a very fun challenge!  This week is to FUZZ your projects!  This can be felt, flower soft, flock, anything fuzzy!

For my card I have used this new cutie from the Summer Store Stamp Kit.  I absolutely love this cutie!  I paired her up with some Cosmo Cricket DeLovely papers.  The edge of my papers have been stickalized with star dust stickles.

Of course the image of this bathing beauty and the starfish were colored with Copics.  I've tried coloring her with darker "skin" colors to make it look like she got a tan.  Then, I've used Silver Spica on her sunglasses and then coated the lenses with diamond glaze for a more realistic "sunglass" look.  For my Fuzz I have added ultra fine flower soft in sand to parts of the beach, and then I took white flock and created some white puffy clouds in my airbrushed sky.  The beach scene was created with my Copic ABS.

Flower are from the famous, Wild Orchid Crafts.  This first arrangement uses the Daffodils and 6mm closed rosebuds.

The bottom arrangement was made with 35mm Large 2-colored Wild Rose, another Daffodil, and some 15mm yellow roses that I took my Copic ABS and airbrushed to match the large wild rose being 2 colors.

Finally here is another view so that you can see the "fuzz" on my project better.

**BLOG CANDY UPDATE: Don't forget about the candy that Susana has running over at the SCACD blog!**

Recipe:
Stamps: WOJ Store Stamp Kit #3,
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, White Gel Pen, Spicas in Gold, Silver, and Black,,
Copic Colors Used: YG01, YG23, YG25, Y000, Y11, Y15, Y17, R02, RV04, RV09, RV17, E00, E11, E13, E25, E29, E34, E51, E53
Papers: Cosmo Cricket DeLovely Collection
Tools: MS border punch, SU oval and scalloped oval punches, Spellbinders - Labels 4, Copic ABS,
Embellishments: Flowers - Wild Orchid Crafts: 35mm Large 2-colored Wild Rose, Daffodils, 15mm yellow roses, 6mm closed rosebuds, ribbon, diamond glaze, star dust stickles, ultra fine flower soft sand, white flock,

♥ Thanks for stopping by! ♥

You're Fantastic & a Tutorial

Happy Friday!  I hope you all have a wonderful weekend.  I just got home from the funeral....it was sad, but I loved spending time after the service with my friend's family (or as I call them my "adopted" family)...they are the greatest!

Today I have a fun card to share with you and a tutorial too!  Lots of fun here today! :)  Do you remember -->THIS<-- project that I shared with you back in June?  Well I used the same image and made a tutorial to share with you how to create the beach scene that I made!  The tutorial, can be found  -->HERE<--  over at the SCACD Blog!  :)

Now onto the card, which I have used the sketch from Sketch Saturday.

MME Bloom and Grow papers have been used on this card.   I have used By the Sea by Victoria Case exclusively for SCACD.  She is from the Hearts and Hugs Summer Collection. 

I've colored her with Copics.  She has then been cut out with Spellbinders oval and scalloped oval.  For the background piece I have used Labels 11 and on the edges I have used my Viva Decor Pearl Pen in Kiwi and after making my pearls I then covered them with Glamour Dust for more sparkle.  

Flower are all from Wild Orchid Crafts.  I've again used white flowers and my Copic ABS to airbrush them with the colors to match my cutie pie's swimsuit.  I've used  a Gardenia, and two 20mm roses. Flowers have been spritzed with Smooch Spritz in Vanilla Shimmer.

One more angle shot so you can see how the finished water looks!  Now head over -->HERE<-- to the SCACD blog to check out the tools you need to make your own water scene!  I'd also love if you'd link your water projects over at the tutorial because I'd really love to see your water work! :)  

  **Shopping News** Susana has recently gotten some amazing products in at the SCACD store!  She now has NEW SEI Velvet Papers...don't these sound amazing?! I can't wait to hold these in my hand!  She also has gotten in some jewelry findings....think pendants that you can create with....I definitely can't wait to get my hands on both of these products!!!  I'm super excited to create with both of them!!!  Happy Shopping to you!

Hope you all enjoy your weekend!!!  I'm gearing up for my trip to Chicago for CHA!!!  YIPPY!!!!!

Recipe:
Stamps:  By the Sea by Victoria Case exclusively for SCACD, Fairy Tales (Verve),
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, White Gel Pen,
Copic Colors Used: YG21, YG25, YG67, YG95, YG97, W3, B21, B23, E000, E00, E11, E21, E25, E30, E33, E34, E37, E53, E57, E59, BG000, BG11, BG15, BG49, YR000, YR00, YR16, YR18, YR61, YR65
Papers:  MME Bloom and Grow
Tools: Spellbinders oval and scalloped oval, and Labels 11, MS border punch,
Embellishments: Ultra Fine Flower Soft in Sand, Illuminate Smooch, Viva Decor Glitter Liner in Hologram, Viva Decor Glitter Liner in Peridot, Viva Decor Pearl Pen in Kiwi, Glamour Dust, Smooch Spritz in Vanilla Shimmer, Summer Buttons (Dress It Up), Flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts-  Gardenia, and 20mm roses. 

♥ Thanks for stopping by! ♥

TIOT #75 - Quilts and Stitching!

Happy Thursday Everyone!  I hope you are all having a great week!  School has been absolutely insane this week...I really hope the next 5 weeks go by super fast because I can't wait to be done with this class!  I hate to wish away the summer....but I really need my break before the regular semester starts!  hee hee! Thank goodness CHA is coming up...that will be a nice breather for a few days!

It's time for another TIO*T* and this week we have a fabulous challenge from Suzanne....it's all about QUILTS and stitching! You most definitely want to play along this week because it's the FIRST challenge of the month which means Susana has a PRIZE to be won...you can choose any stamp of your choice!  ***Just remember in order to be in the running for the prize all you need to do is use a stamp that Susana carries in the store! :) ***

Today I have used Flower Power which is one of the NEW stamps in the Sampler Edition #5 by Elisabeth Bell exclusively for SCACD!  This is my sister's birthday card....I hope she likes it!!!  The papers I have used are from the Basic Grey Sultry collection....I love this collection because of all the pinks and browns!  I hope you can see my quilt design behind all of the elements!  I also got out my Janome Sew Mini and stitched all the edges of the papers.

Miss. Flower Power was colored with Copics and accented with a white gel pen!  I've used my Chocolate Spica and Clear Spica in her hair for some extra shimmer.  The clear Spica was also used on her sash.  Raspberry Fizz ultra fine Flower Soft was used for the wreath in her hair.  I soooo love the ultra fine Flower soft for the little spaces!

Flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts.  I've used a Classic Sweet Rose, Cherry Blossoms, 4mm Rosebuds, and Pink Crystal Drops.  The flowers have been glitzed up with Star Dust Stickles.  The flower charm has been colored with my Copic to turn it from the silver it was to a pink to match the card!

AND....You can't have a card without VIVA!!!  In all of the corners of the card I have used my Viva Decor Opaque Gloss Pen and made my "dots."  Then I sprinkled Glamour Dust on them to make them glitter dots!  On the two butterflies I have used my Viva Decor Ice White Pearl Pen to make the pearls!  I so love being able to customized any dots and pearls that I need for my projects!  Viva pens are definitely a must have and you get sooooo much for the price you pay....definitely worth the money!

Now head over to the SCACD Blog to check out all the other DT samples!  Don't forget to link your project -->here<-- for your chance to win a stamp from the SCACD Store!

***NEWS FLASH....be on the look out for some NEW exciting fun at the SCACD Blog starting Monday, July 12th!  You definitely don't want to miss this!!!***


Recipe:
Stamps:  Flower Power from Sampler Edition #5 by Elisabeth Bell for SCACD, Teeny Tiny Wishes (SU),
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, White Gel Pen, Chocolate and Clear Spicas,
Copics Colors Used: W00, W0, W3, RV02, RV04, RV10, RV11, RV25, RV29, E000, E00, E11, E21, E25, E49, E53, E59, YR00, R02, YG0000, YG00, YG03, YG17
Papers:  Basic Grey Sultry Collection
Tools:  MS butterfly punch, Janome Sew Mini, SU word window and modern label punches,
Embellishments: Viva Decor Opaque Gloss Pen, Viva Decor Ice White Pearl Pen, Glamour Dust, Wild Orchid Craft Flowers - Classic Sweet Rose, Cherry Blossoms, 4mm Rosebuds, and Pink Crystal Drops, Star Dust Stickles, Raspberry Fizz Ultra Fine Flower Soft,

♥ Thanks for stopping by! ♥

Quixotic Paperie Blog Hop

Welcome to the

Quixotic Paperie 

First Anniversary 

Blog Hop!

Today my great friend Elaine is celebrating the 1st Anniversary of her store, Quixotic Paperie, and we're having a celebratory blog hop!  Elaine asked me a while back if I would like to contribute to her blog hop and I didn't have to think twice...I immediately said YES!!!  If you're already following the hop, you should have hopped over here from Katie Cotton's blog!  If not, then hop back to the beginning at the Quixotic Paperie Blog where you can find the line up! You won't want to miss a stop, because in addition to lots of fantastic inspiration, there are also some prizes too (details can be found on the Quixotic Paperie Blog).

A little bit about Elaine's awesome store:

Quixotic Paperie was started on June 1st 2009 by Elaine Hughes.  Having been an avid crafter (and craft shopper!) for a number of years, Elaine wanted to share her passion and see where it might take her - so, Quixotic Paperie was born!  Since then, the store has grown, and now stocks a fabulous range of rubber stamps from around the world: The Greeting Farm, Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps, SCACD Stamps, Paper Makeup Stamps, Belles 'n Whistles, the Mo Manning for Stamping Bella range, Stempelglede and more!  In addition, the store carries a large range of charms and embellishments, and a host of gorgeous papers for all your crafty projects! If Elaine loves it, you will probably find it at Quixotic Paperie!  In November 2009 the Quixotic Challenges blog was started, where you can find weekly inspiration from the wonderful Quixotic Paperie Design Team, and join in for the chance to win a monthly prize.

I would love to wish Elaine continued success with her store, and thanks again for asking me to be a part of your blog hop hun! :) 

Now, onto my project!   To celebrate Quixotic Paperie's Birthday I thought it would be perfect to make a birthday gift set!

And since it's summer what would be better than a fun summer card and summer scented candle!

For my card I have used the NEW SCACD By the Sea stamp along with some gorgeous papers from the Pretty Please Collection by My Mind's Eye.  The fun computer sentiment was computer generated by me! :)

Miss. By the Sea was of course colored with Copics.  My Viva Decor Glitter Liner (Holo) was added to the water ripples for some sparkle.  I've airbrushed the sky with my handmade cloud template for a soft look.  The sand is created by adding some fun Ultra Fine Sand Flower Soft.  The small glitter dots on the Labels 10 die at made with my Viva Decor Gloss Pen and Glamour Dust.

Here's a close up of my flower corsage!  I've added diamond Stickles to give them some extra sparkle!

The triple bow has been created with my Bow Easy.  The starfish charm has been added with some chain and jump rings.  You can find a similar starfish charm at Elaine's -->here<--.

And here is the candle!  I've added matching papers and ribbon to dress up my candle!  And what better then to put a Happy Birthday sentiment on the candle to coordinate with the card theme!

Lastly, I would like to share one more view of Miss. By the Sea with you!  This one shows the shimmer and shine!  I've painted over the water, water drops, and By the Sea's eyes with Glossy Accents to give them the "real life" look!  Illuminate Smooch has been added to this cutie's skirt, sailboat on her swimsuit, and the flowers on her swim cap for some glitz!

I want to thank you so much for stopping here along the hop!  I hope you enjoy the rest of your stops!  Your next stop is Julie Baker!

Recipe:
Stamps: By the Sea by Victoria Case for SCACD,  Happy Birthday Sentiment (from Target Dollar Spot)
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, White Gel Pen,
Copic Colors Used: YR00, YR04, YR07, YR24, BG11, BG13, BG32, Y32, W3, G12, G14, G17, R02, R11, R20, R30, R32, R35, B0000, B000, B00, B02, B05, B21, B24, E000, E00, E11, E21, E30, E34, E35, E99
Papers: My Mind's Eye Pretty Please Collection.
Tools: Bow Easy, MS Border punch, Spellbinders - Circles, Scallop Circle, Oval, Labels 10, SU punches, Copic ABS,
Embellishments: Glossy Accents, Illuminate Smooch, Ultra Fine Flower Soft Sand, Viva Decor Transparent Gloss Pen, Glamour Dust,Viva Decor Glitter Liner (Holo), Roses & Heart Gems (Wild Orchid Crafts), Charm, Ribbon, Diamond Stickles.

♥ Thanks for stopping by! ♥

Happy Anniversary

Hi Friends~

Well it certainly has been a long time since I got on my laptop...going on a full week!  How I miss all of you and my crafting!  My one week off in between spring semester and the start of summer classes sure was a rough one with no crafting involved.  Some of you may have read what's been going on over at my Mom's Blog. For those of you who haven't.....I got the nasty flu bug....it started last Sunday night and by Thursday I was so weak, had such bad stomach cramps that my Hubby and Mom decided that I needed to go into the ER.  So Thursday night I spent 3 1/2 hours in the ER...had an AMAZING doctor who was very nice and gave me an IV and 3 different meds.  When he found out that I was supposed to be a bridesmaid in my cousin's wedding the following day he said we will have you looking great and ready to go to that wedding in no time.  Once I got the IV my hubby said he couldn't believe how good I was looking already.  That was the first night that I slept all night.  Made it to the wedding on Friday, survived the ceremony, the dinner (although I hardly ate anything), and the first part of the dance (however I didn't do any dancing....but my uncle's band was playing so I wanted to listen to them for a little bit).  Yesterday I was very weak...think I may have over done it at the wedding so I rested/napped all day.  My symptoms still aren't going away so I will most likely be making a trip to my regular doctor tomorrow probably for more tests.  However, today I am hoping to get a little bit of crafting time in....I'm feeling up to sitting at my desk for the first time in a week. So that is why I have been MIA!!!!

Onto some fun crafty news for you!  Susana has some fantastic blog candy over at the store blog that you don't want to miss!  AND on Friday you don't want to miss the Summer Time Fun Release by Victoria Case for SCACD!  You are going to love this AMAZING set!!!!  The whole set is adorable and there is a bonus that you get when you purchase the whole kit....you get TWO bonus accessory stamps!  How awesome is that?!!!

Today I would love to share the Anniversary card that I made for my hubby (thank god I got this finished before I got sick!)

 I used Day Dreaming by Elisabeth Bell for SCACD.  As soon as I saw this cute stamp I knew i wanted to make an easel card and I used the color of my hubby's garage so it looked like I was looking out the window of our "someday" house! :)

This cutie was colored with my Copics.  I've used Ultra Fine Flower Soft in both Raspberry Fizz and Sage.

I've used my MS deep edge border punch to create my white picket fence.  Roses are Prima Mini Roses.  Copic Colors YG95 and YG97 were airbrushed used my ABS to create more of a "grass look" on the piece of green cardstock.  Airbrushing was also used to create a shadow effect behind the tree.

The tree was hand drawn by me.  Then I made a stand for the back, used my leaf punch and arranged the leafs and finally added a cute heart with a B & K which stands for Brent and Kim! :)

My window shutters with sprayed with Tsukineko Psst Shimmer Spritz in Sheer Sparkle.  I love the sparkle and shimmer you get from this fabulous spray!  Window pane was painted with Adirondack Pearl Paint.  Then Diamond Glaze was added to the windows for that real glass look.

Here are two more views so you can see the dimension in the card.  If you click on each picture it will make them both bigger.





I hope you have enjoyed this card!  I loved making it!!! Don't forget to head over the SCACD blog to check out that blog candy!  Susana also has added some WONDERFUL products over this past week that I have been away from blogland! She is now carrying Maya Road Mini Chipboard Sets, Lumiere Mini Paint Sets, and the much loved Tsukineko Psst Frost Spritz and Vanilla Smooch Spritz are now back in stock! Happy Shopping!

Recipe:
Stamps: Day Dreaming by Elisabeth Bell for SCACD, Teeny Tiny Wishes (SU)
Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, White Gel Pen, TH Distress Ink Weathered Wood, Adirondack Pearl Paint,
Copic Colors Used: E000, E00, E11, E15, E21, E25, E29, YG95, YG97, YR00, YR21, YR24, Y23, B91, B93, B95, B97, R02, W03, RV10, RV17, RV32, RV34
Papers: SU Cardstock
Tools:  Copic ABS, MS deep edge border punch, SU modern label and word window punches, EK Success Leaf punch, heart punch, Cuttlebug Distress Stripes Embossing Folder,
Embellishments: Ultra Fine Flower Soft in Raspberry Fizz and Sage, Prima Mini Roses, Tsukineko Psst Shimmer Spritz in Sheer Sparkle, Diamond Glaze,

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