With All My Heart

Happy Thursday Friends!  Are you all enjoying the fabulous sneak peeks of the BRAND NEW SCACD Stamps?  I don't know about you but I think these images are so breath taking and absolutely FUN FUN FUN!  Today is the last day of sneak peeks before you can buy these amazing new stamps at the SCACD Store!

Today I have the honor of introducing you to:

HER CAGED HEART

This beauty is from the NEW Reflections Fantasy Collection by the fabulous Carmen Medlin for SCACD which will be available for purchase on Friday!  Papers are from the Kaisercraft Chapter 1 Collection (which Susana currently has on sale for 15% off)...this collection is absolutely GORGEOUS! I love the teals, greens and blacks!

Her Caged Heart was colored with Copics and accented with my pastel pencils.  This was my first time at trying to color pleats.  Not sure if I am totally in love with them yet or not....but we all gotta start somewhere....and practice does make perfect so I'll keep practicing :)

The Birdcage is a Kaisercraft Chipboard that was painted with my Viva Mother of Pearl Precious Metal paint....love the sparkle and shimmer and beautiful coating that you get with this paint all in ONE coat!  You can cover wooden objects with ONE coat at well, click -->here<--,  -->here<--, and -->here<-- to see my other Viva Precious Metal creations.  Susana carries a Memory Box Die that looks similar to my chipboard that would work fabulous with this stamp!  Sentiment is from Verve.

Flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and arrangement consists of a 35mm Trellis Rose, NEW Carnations, 10mm Roses, Sweetheart Blossoms, 8mm Semi-Opened Rosebuds, and Gyposphilas.  Flowers have been glitzed with Star Dust Stickles.

I hope you have enjoyed my sneak peek!  Now head to the SCACD Store Blog to check out where you can find more sneak peeks of these beautiful stamps, ENTER FOR YOUR CHANGE TO WIN SOME BLOG CANDY (today's the last day for entries!).....and don't forget to mark your calendars for this Friday for when you can purchase your very own beauties!

Copic Colors Used: Skin: E000, E00, E11, Hair: E18, E25, E53, E57, Dress: BG11, BG18, BG72, BG99, Shoes/Bow/Belt: N3, N5, N7, N9, BG18, BG72, Bird: B000, B04, E34, E37, E53, Cage: Y26, Y28, Heart: R83, R85, R89.

**One quick question for my Blog Readers** 

Do you like the new format of my blog with larger pictures?  I'm working on making over my blog and I want to make it the best experience for my readers!  Thank you very much in advance for your input!

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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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"Happy Town" an SCACD Sneak Peek

We at SCACD are gearing up for a fabulous release tomorrow!  Are you ready for all the fun?  There will be TWO new stamp collection by artist Victoria Case for SCACD.....Street Views Collection and Classic Retro Divas Collection!  There are four stamps in each collection, which will be available to purchase as a set or individually at SCACD and Quixotic Paperie!  Susana has done it again....if you purchase a full set you will not only save $$$ but you will get a FREE accessory stamp! :)

I hope you have enjoyed the sneak peeks by Danni and Melanie this week!  Don't forget to head to the store blog....I hear there is some yummy BLOG CANDY up for grabs!!!  Today I have a the honor of sharing one of the Street Views stamps with you....without further ado.....meet:

HAPPY TOWN!! 

Don't you absolutely love the Street Views Collection!  I am in LOVE with these fabulous beauties!  I've used this gorgeous stamp to create a card for someone on the purchase of their new home!  Papers are from the Echo Park Country Drive Collection (that is currently 15% off at SCACD).

Image has been colored with Copics and my pastel pencils.  The windows were coated with Diamond Glaze (I wish it didn't get dark so early so that I could have gotten a better photo to capture the added depth and shine this adds!)  Sentiment was computer generated and adhered to a SB Fancy Tag that was accented with my Viva Decor Ice White Pearl Pen.

Flower arrangement is made using Wild Orchid Crafts and consists of a 30mm Wild Rose, 25mm Roses, Sweetheart Blossoms, Gyposophilas, and 8mm Semi-opened Rosebuds.  Flowers have been gliterized with Diamond Stickles.

Don't forget about the SNEAK PEEK BLOG CANDY!  Make sure you head to the SCACD Store Blog -->HERE<-- to get the deets how you can win!

Mark your calendars to come back tomorrow for the SCACD Release Day Blog Hop!  There is MORE fun to come!!!

Copic Colors Used: Trees: G28, YG11, YG17, YG25, E25, E33, E59, Flowers: RV04, RV09, Yellow Bldg: Y000, Y02, Y08, V0000, V01, BV000, E70, E74, E77, Brick Bldg: E13, E15, E17, E18, E19, door: E30, E34, E35, roof: E44, E47, E49, cat: YR14, YR24, Blue House: B91, B93, B95, C1, C4, C6, Pink House: R81, R83, R85, E30, E34, E35, E37

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Sylvia Zet for SCACD is HERE!!!!

Happy Friday Friends!  The day we've all been waiting for is FINALLY here!  Today you get to meet all of the Loli and Poppy stamps!  I hope you are enjoying the beautiful stamps that have been created by the newest artist at SCACD...Sylvia Zet has done an amazing job creating these exclusive cuties for SCACD!  If you've come from Danni's Blog then you are in the right spot, if not head over to Elaine's Blog to start the hop at the beginning...you don't want to miss any stops along the hop!

Today I have the honor of "re"-introducing you to Poppy, she was one of the two cutie pies who was previously sneak peeked by my fabulous DT sister Elaine over at the SCACD Blog.

I am totally in love with all of these new stamps!  I just can't wait to get home from work each day so I can color!!  The whimsical fun each of these images has is so adorable!  When I was creating this card I was feeling in a shabby chic kind of mood!  I've used crackle paint on the edges of the papers as well as the doilie and flowers for some added chic-ness!  Paper are from the gorgeous Authentique Uncommon Collection.  Corner resin pieces are from Melissa Francis.

Poppy has been colored with Copics and then I used my pastel pencils to shade.  Poppy's wings have been sparklized with Star Dust Stickles.  Her headband and shirt were treated with Illuminate Smooch.  Her eyes were given a coat of Diamond Glaze for the real-ness factor.  The entire image was then lined with my Viva Decor Hologram Glitter Liner.  The ladybug border was made with my MS punch and accented with some rhinestones....can you tell I am in love with bling?! LOL!  Poppy likes bling too....she told me so!!!!

 Here you can see the crackle paint on the flowers.  Dark pink flowers with pearl center are Delightful Day Prima flowers! I love these tulle like flowers....they are so fun and gorgeous all in one! The remaining flowers are from WOC.

 Here you can see the Doilie and paper that has been accented with my crackle paint.

And one more angle shot...hopefully you can see all the sparkle, shine, and bling on my Poppy image from here!

Now head to the SCACD store to get your very own Loli and Poppy stamp sets!  Loli has her own stamp set and Poppy has her own stamp set.  Each set comes with a FREE stamp!  If you purchase both sets that means you get TWO FREE stamps....how great is that!!!  For our European friends you can get your exclusive SCACD stamps at Quixotic Paperie!

Now head on over to the ultra talented Crystal's Blog, I know she has a beauty to share with you!  Enjoy the rest of the hop and Happy Shopping!

Copic Colors Used: Skin: E000, E00, E11, R02, Hair: E99, YR24, Y21, Shirt/Headband: R12, R14, R32, Pants: B91, B93, B95, B97, Wings: B00, B0000, RV02, Ladybug: R24, R46, N0, N1, N3, N5, N7, Flowers: R12, R14, R32, Y11, Y15, Y19, YG00, YG09, YG25, Mushroom: E41, E42, E43, E44, Grass: YG03, YG09, YG25, G19, N3, N5

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My Purse...

I'm hoping that you are all loving the Peeker Sneak Peeks! Don't forget to check the SCACD Blog daily to find out who is showing the next Peeker and for your chance to win some stamps!  Today, as promised, I am happy to share with you the gift that I made with yesterday's card.

When I saw Mama's Purse Peeker I just knew that I had to make a purse to go along with this cutie pie!  I used some more of my  Kaisercraft Chapter One Collection papers.  Added some rhinestone swirls, ribbon, and a beautiful button to finish.

I found the template for my purse, here.  Surprisingly this was very easy to put together too!

The purse is held shut with a magnet and is perfect to house a gift card to give to someone special!  I hope that you have enjoyed my gift set!  Thanks again to everyone who left me comments yesterday, all of your kind words truly make my day!

If you are interested in purchasing this gift set it is for sale on my Shophandmade Store, click -->HERE<-- to go shop! :)

**Don't forget to comment on the below post for your chance to win this cutie pie stamp!!**

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Sneak Peeker - Day 2

Happy Monday Friends!  Thank you to everyone who stopped by and commented on my WOC Christmas in July post...it was so fun reading all of the fun comments from you all, they truly mean so much!!  **Winner of the WOC Candy has been posted below**

Boy oh boy do I have some more fun for you today! Do you remember the adorable Peekers by Elisabeth Bell for SCACD stamps?  I'm sure you fell in love with them as much as I did....well I am so excited to tell you that THE PEEKERS ARE BACK!!!  This collection is as adorable as the first and I know that you are going have to get this whole collection! :)

Release day is July 29 and stamps will be available at SCACD and at Quixotic Paperie for my UK/Europe friends!

PRIZE ALERT: If you leave a comment on my blog today you could win this gorgeous Peeker stamp that I'm previewing!  See the SCACD Blog for full details on the release and prizes that can be won!

I'm excited to introduce to you.....

MAMA'S PURSE PEEKER:

This little doll is rummaging through Mommy's purse and hit the jackpot!  I can see any little girl going through Mom's purse to see what she can find!  Papers are from the fabulous Kaisercraft Chapter One Collection (which happens to be 15% off right now at SCACD)...this is my new favorite paper pad!  LOVE the designs and colors!!!

 Of course this little Peeker was colored using Copics and accented with a white gel pen and shaded with my pastel pencil.  The dots on her headband and top of her dress were sparklized with Star Dust Stickles.  The handle of the purse was glittered with my Silver Spica.

 Flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and arrangement consists of a 40mm Tea Rose, 25mm Roses, Sweetheart Blossoms, 15mm Rose, Hip Rosebuds, 8mm Semi-opened Rosebuds, 5mm Rosebuds, Rose Leaves, heart pin, and pearl stamens.  Flowers have been sparklized with  Star Dust Stickles. MS punch was used for border and then was accented with self adhesive Rhinestones.

 Have you seen the Crystal Gel over at SCACD?  Oh my goodness....I finally got my hands on some of this Viva Crystal Gel and I have to tell you that I am totally in love with this!  To make my corner embellishments I used the Viva Decor Hologram Crystal Gel along with the Medallion Impression Mold.  This was sooooo easy to make, you just smear the crystal gel into your mold and allow the mold to sit for at least 3 hours to dry....I let mine sit over night.  Then you just peel the gel out of the mold after it's dry and it leaves NO MESS!  I LOVE that part!  Once I had my square medallion out of the mold I cut it in half to make this corner embellie!  Pure love and gotta love the easy factor to it too! :)  And a bonus is the lovely sparkle and glitz you get with the hologram crystal gel!!!

For this view you can see all the sparkle and glimmer of this beauty!

So now my question for you is:

DO YOU HAVE PEEKER FEVER? 

I do!!! 

Make sure you leave a comment for your chance to win this cutie pie!

Stop back tomorrow to see a gift set that I made to go with this card!

Copics Colors Used: Dress: BG11, BG15, BG18, G00, Purse: N1, N3, N5, N7, N10, Silver Spica, Rose: R81, R83, R85, Money: BG93, BG99, G40, YR23, YR28

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Surprise....Just Because Release

Hi Friends~
I am sure you all have been wondering where the heck I have been!  This past month has been very hectic at our house!  Working full-time is amazing...I absolutely love my job....however in all of my free time I am studying my butt off to get my CPA licensure!  I take my first (of four) exam next Thursday....Eeeekkkkk!  I'm getting pretty nervous!  A couple weeks ago, my hubby and I went on a much needed vacation....we went to Myrtle Beach for a week.....had a fabulous time!  However, upon coming home we got some not so good news in our family, we found out that my Gramps was diagnosed with cancer.  The good thing is the doctors feel it is localized and after numerous tests have found that the cancer is not in his organs or bones...that was some good news.  He just started his chemo treatments this week.  If you could keep him in your prayers that would be greatly appreciated!  :)

When I found out about my Gramps my crafting mojo disappeared.  So that's the reason why I've been missing from blogland.  I'm slowly starting to come out of my "funk" and am starting to color again....which feels good....I forget how much of a stress relief coloring is for me....my Copics are GREAT therapy and my happy place....lol!  Now onto some fun.....

Today I have some fabulous images to share with you!  Susana has released some amazing new stamps  today at SCACD just because she wants to bring you even more fun!!!!  There are 2 gorgeous perfume bottles designed by Victoria Case and 2 new flower children designed by Elisabeth Bell for SCACD!  Meet one flower of the flower children.....Daisy Doll:

I absolutely adore Daisy Doll...she so reminds me of the Anne Geddes pictures!  I used this cutie pie for a baby card for our friend's who had a little girl 3 weeks ago!  Papers are from the Echo Park Springtime collection.  MS border punch edge has been accented using Self Adhesive Pink Rhinestones.

Daisy Doll has been colored with Copics and accented with my black pastel pencil.  Image has been cut out with a circle nestie and popped up on a SB Doily Motiff.  I then took my Viva Decor Hologram Glitter Liner and outlined the image.  The doily has been accented with my Viva Decor Rose Paper Pen, and Viva Decor Yellow Pearl Pen.  The Rose Paper Pen was also used to accent the butterflies along with Star Dust Stickles.

Flowers are from the fabulous WOC and arrangements consist of 35mm Trellis Roses, Cherry Blossoms, Sweetheart Blossoms, Hip Roses, and 8mm Semi-Opened Rosebuds.

I used my Illuminate Smooch to sparkle up the flower petals on Daisy Doll.  I love the soft shimmer that the Smooch adds.

And one more angle shot so you can see all the beautiful dimension!

Card #2 that I am sharing today features the brand new Flora Perfume Bottle by Victoria Case for SCACD!

Isn't this stamp dynamite?!!  I went for a shabby chic girlie-ness for this card!  I adore these perfume bottles soooo much!  They would make adorable wall hangings for that stylish girl that you know....AKA that would be my sister!  I am hoping to surprise her with two wall hanging with these new stamps!  You can find them both at SCACD -->HERE<--!  Paper are from the Echo Park Be Mine collection!  Bottom right corner has been accented with a filigree metal corner and the striped paper has been decorated with a gorgeous grey silk ribbon from WOC.  

My perfume bottle has been colored with Copics and accented with my black pastel pencil....I am loving the depth that I can get by adding just this little bit of pencil shading!  Image has been cut out with a Labels one nestie and while the image was still in the nestie I lightly airbrushed the edges with my Copic RV11 to add a very subtle and soft edge.  The spray top of the bottle (pink part) and hearts were accented with Star Dust Stickles. For the black part of the spray top and the tassel I used my Crystal DecoArt Glamour Dust Paint to add a beautiful sparkle to the image...I LOVE this paint because it dries clear leaving behind all the stunning sparkle!  This definitely is a MUST HAVE product!

 Flowers are from the fabulous WOC!  The main flower in my image is using the BRAND NEW Organza Rose Trim.  I cut one of the flowers off to use as a flower!  LOVE LOVE LOVE these!!!!  The rest of the arrangement consists of 35mm Trellis Roses, 20mm Roses, NEW Tulips, Gypsophilas, 4mm Closed Rosebuds, and 8mm Semi-Opened Rosebuds. Then I used some rhinestone swirls to accent the arrangement.

Finally one more angle view so you can get a look at the depth of this card!  I hope you have enjoyed my showcases of these new images!  RUN to SCACD to order yours today!  While you are there make sure you check out the paper pads....I hear Susana has an amazing sale going on with the paper this weekend!!!

For my European friends you can find these stamps at Quixotic Paperie -->HERE<--!  Make sure you head over to the store blog to find the links for the other fabulous designers to see what they have created with these gorgeous new stamps!  Don't forget to go and order yours today!

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NEW RELEASE AT SCACD!

Happy Friday Everyone!  I am so excited for this weekend as it's my Graduation Party tomorrow....what a great feeling it is to be all done with school!!!  Today there is lots of fun cooked up at SCACD!  If you are here from my super talented mom, Mary Lou's Blog then you are in the right spot.  If not please head to ultra talented Elaine's Blog because you don't want to miss a stop on this hop!!!  Susana has done it again....Today we are sharing the BRAND NEW Natural Beauty Collection by Carmen Medlin for SCACD!!!  This collection mixes beauty with nature...and boy oh boy is this set AMAZING!!!

 I have the pleasure of introducing you to Gathering Love!  Isn't she gorgeous?!  What a beauty!!!  Papers are from the Echo Park Be Mine Collection....this is one of my ultimate favorite paper packs...gotta love black, grey, and of course PINK!!!

 Miss. Gathering Love was colored with Copics.  I then took my Crystal Glamour Dust Paint and painted the flowers on her dress...I so wish I could have gotten daylight pictures to share with you the amazing beauty and detail that this paint gives.  It's nice and sparkly in real life!  The flower buds on her dress were accented with my Viva Decor Silver Pearl Pen....gotta love being able to get those customize size pearls that you need!  You can't go wrong getting these amazing pens!!!  Finally I used my pastel pencil to shade my image.

Flowers are a combination.  The large soft pink flowers are Kaisercraft FairyBlooms...I love how these come in a package with many different shaped flowers.  The tulle flowers are Prima Delightful Day flowers...oh my gosh do I love these...finished off with the pearl center!  Finished flower arrangement off with a few WOC flowers, some MS punched flowers & leaves, and some rhinestone swirls.

Now head to the SCACD store to get your VERY OWN Collection -->HERE<--!


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STAMP SET SPECIAL: With every Natural Beauty Collection (the 7 image set) that is purchased AT SCACD Susana is giving away for FREE 1 Prima Tooled Rose Set (which contains 9 roses that are approximately 1" each)...flower color chosen by Susana!  This offer is ONLY GOOD UNTIL MAY 29!  

For our European Friends....you can get your Natural Beauty Collection -->HERE<-- at Quixotic Paperie!

Your next stop is at the fabulous Pattie's Blog!  Enjoy the rest of the hop!!!

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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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