Off To Jollyland We Go!

Hello Sweet Friends!  I hope everyone is having a joyful Sunday!  I have a card to share with you all featuring the NEW Jollyland and Winter Sentiments sets from Stamps and Smiles!  These are both available for sale right now over at the store!  What's fun about these sets is that they are wintery and can be used way past Christmas.

I used the Jollyland Full Image for my card....what's neat is that you can buy either the full image or you can buy the set with all the pieces to create your own image.  I have used my Imaginisce Polar Expressions papers which also can be used past Christmas!  They are perfect for winter scene cards.  Image was cut out with QuicKutz Nesting Label, and edged with my Gold Marker Pen.  Sketch is #85 from Sketch Saturday which I flipped sideways!

The image has been colored with my Copics and Spicas.  I have added liquid applique to the trees for added 3D texture.  The ground snow was created with Snow-Tex and then sprinkled with Glamour Dust.  I love how the Snow Tex looks like real drifts of snow.

From this view you can see more of the sparkle and shimmer of the image.  I used Lavender and Orange Spicas on the lollipop spirals.  Turquoise Spica was used on the tiny snowman on lefts gloves.  Silver Spica was used on Mr. Snowman's hat.  Snickerdoodle Smooch was used on Mrs. Snowman's hat and bow tie.  Moonlight Smooch was used on the white stripes of the candy cane and the sticks of the lollipops.  Diamond Stickles added the bling to all the snowflakes.

Right now Jennifer has a great sale on the new digi images!  You can save 15%....click -->HERE<-- to head over to the store right now!  Happy Shopping!

Recipe:

Stamps:  Jollyland Full Image, Winter Sentiments (both by Stamps and Smiles)

Inks: Copics, Spicas

Copic Colors Used:  B000, B12, B14, B16, YR00, YR04, YR07, R27, R32, R39, R83, R85, BV00, BV02, BV04, E25, E29, E51, G20, G24, G29, Y000, Y02, N3, N5, Spicas - Lavender, Orange, Silver, Turquoise

Papers:  Imaginisce Polar Expressions, Chocolate Chip CS

Tools: MS Snowflake punch, McGill mini snowflake punch, EK success scallop border punch, hole punch, QuicKutz Nesting Label Die

Embellishments:  Snow-Tex, Glamour Dust, Liquid Applique, Snickerdoodle Smooch, Moonlight Smooch, Diamond Stickles, Brides flowers, bead cap, rhinestone brad and tulle from my stash.

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A "Latte" New at Stamps and Smiles!

Hello Everyone!  Today and tomorrow, there are two NEW Digi sets being showcased over at Stamps and Smiles!!!  Today’s set is called Latte & Smiles. This NEW release will be available for purchase on Friday, January 8th at 8 pm CST. 

Want to win this NEW digi? Head on over to the Stamps and Smiles Blog for your chance to win!

Here are my sneak peeks of this first set!  I have created some Thank Yous with this set!  These are going to be my thank you for all the wonderful Christmas presents I got!  **MOM...if you are reading this pretend you didn't see this!!!! LOL!**

 Here you can see how you open the card.  It's not a typical card, because to find the sentiment you have to pull the whip topping out of the cup.

And next is my preview of the Hot Chocolate image!  Isn't this snowman cup cute?

 Here is a close up of the image that was colored with my Copics.

 

 I used my Twinkling H2O in icicles to add shimmer to Mr. Snowman.  Liquid Applique was added to the top of the cup and sprinkled with brown glitter to mimic whipped topping with cinnamon on!  Peppermint stick was colored with my Copics and then gone over top with my Clear Spica for some extra sparkle.

I hope you have enjoyed my sneak peeks!  Don't forget to go to the other DT Girl's blogs to see what they have made!

Latte Thank Yous Recipe:
Stamps:  Latte & Smiles Digi Set - Available Jan. 8th at Stamps and Smiles
Inks:  Copics
Copic Colors Used:  E25, E29, E51
Papers:  SU dp, Paper Studio dp
Tools:  Nesties: Ovals, Scalloped Ovals, Xacto Knife, Heart punch
Embellishments:  Ribbon

Let It Snow Card Recipe:
Stamps:  Hot Chocolate Digi Image - Available Jan. 8th at Stamps and Smiles
Inks:  Copics, Spicas
Copic Colors Used:  B000, B23, B26, B39, YR02, YR07, R21, R24, R39, N3, N5, N7, Clear Spica
Papers: Dovecraft Winter Wonderland dp
Tools:  Nesties - Ovals, Scalloped Ovals, Fancy Tags; MS snowflake punches
Embellishments: Liquid Applique, Icicles Twinkling H2O, Icicle Stickles, MS Glitter, Ribbon

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Happy Birthday Cupcake!

I got my new Kraftin' Kimmie stamps so I am soooo excited to play along with the girls in their challenges now!  Even though I only have 2 Kimmie stamps for now, they will have to do! :)  This week the Kraftin' Kimmie Challenge is paper piecing.  I have used Francesca....I so love her with all of her cupcakes!  I have paper pieced her lovely hat...oh how I wish I had a fun hat like that! It was my Grandma's birthday Sunday  so I thought it was perfect to use this cutie for Gram's card!  I've used the sketch over at Friday Sketchers for my layout.

Papers used are the NEW BG Sugar Rush which you can find over at Embellish!  Just click on the link in my sidebar to go and shop!  These papers in this collection are so fun and versatile....so much more than just Valentine's.

 Francesca was colored with my Copics and Spicas.  The Spicas were added to the tops of the cupcakes and candles.  Thanks to Lillian I found a new hair color combo!  She used E30 and E00 on her post here.  When I saw her post I knew I had to give that hair color a try!!!  I have added E35 to Lillian's combo for my Francesca.  I love this combo for a fun dirty blonde look....it's more subtle and soft than what my normal hair colors are so it's fun to have a new combo!  Again, her hat was paper pieced.  I added Star Dust Stickles to her scarf, belt, and trim on her dress for extra sparkles.

I used my new MS deep edge floral lace punch, but then I stamped out 6 cupcakes (the cupcake image comes with Francesca), colored them with my Copics and Spicas and put them in place of the flowers of the punch.  As you can see from the picture I popped up every other cupcake with a dimensional. 

Then I carried the layout through to the inside.  Barb has some amazing deals going on over at Embellish!  Click my DT blinkie in my sidebar to go and take a peek!  Make sure you tell her that I sent you! :)  There is also a DT CALL going on right now at Embellish!  Click -->here<-- to go for all the details.

Recipe:

Stamps:  Francesca and Cupcake by Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps

Inks:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, Spicas: Lipstick, Gold, Clear, Pink

Copic Colors Used: RV000, RV11, R02, R11, R24, R29, Y11, YR00, YR14, YG03, YG11, YG67, E000, E00, E11, E21, E25, E27, E30, E31, E35

Papers:  Basic Grey Sugar Rush Collection

Tools:  MS floral lace deep edge punch, MS leaf punch, Nesties: Labels 4, Fancy Tags, Ovals,

Embellishments: Roses from Wild Orchid, Recollections flowers, Star Dust Stickles, Crystal Ice Stickles, Pink Rhinestones

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A Henry Christmas!

Christmas....I know it's over....however this is the present that I made for my Gram, and since she reads my blog and I didn't give her the gift until this past Wednesday I couldn't share with you before! :)  But now Gram has her present and I can share it with all of you!

Of course you know that WOJs are my ultimate favorite stamps!  When I first started buying them Gram loved them....so for Christmas I made Gram her own image holder and of course stamped numerous images for her which went along with -->THIS<-- card that I made for Gram and Gramps.

This is Henry Mouse with Christmas Bauble!  I used the matchbox technique to create this slider box.  I tweeked the measurements so that finished box measured 6 x 6.  Papers are from the BG Figgy Pudding Collection and Bazzill Bling Cardstock.

Henry was colored with my Copics.  Liquid applique was added to his hat.  Before I heat set the liquid applique I sprinkled it with glitter to add some sparkle to the fluff.  The snowflake on Henry's ornament was painted with Moonlight Smooch and the ornament topper was painted with Snickerdoodle Smooch for some added metallic shine.

Here you can see the images in the holder, already for Gram to color away!

 And of course a side view for you to see the dimension.

Recipe:
Stamps:  Henry Mouse with Christmas Bauble by WOJ
Inks:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, Moonlight Smooch, Snickerdoodle Smooch
Copic Colors Used:  G24, G28, BG01, BG02, BG05, W1, W3, W5, W7, 100, R01, R22, R24, R29
Papers:  Neenah Classic Crest, Bazzill Bling Cardstock, BG Figgy Pudding
Tools:  Scor-Pal, Octagon and Scalloped Octagon Nesties, MS Branch Punch
Embellishments:  Roses by Wild Orchid,Crystal Stickles, Platinum Stickles, Liquid Applique, Glitter, other flowers, tulle, ribbon, and pearl sticks from my stash.

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Happy New Year!

It's hard to believe it's already a new year!  WOW how times sure does fly!  I want to wish all of you a happy, healthy, and successful 2010!  I've made so many wonderful friends since I began my blog back in 2008!  Thank you all for taking time to stop by my blog and seeing my creations; and even more for leaving your kind words, they truly make my day! :)

Today I am sharing a WOJ creation with you!  This is the New Years card that I made for my hubby.  I'm entering this in the Stampin' for the Weekend Challenge (that is to create a New Beginnings theme which mine is New Years!); Stamp With Fun, and Everybody Art Challenge which is to make a New Years Card also!

I've used Charlie and colored him to look exactly like my hubby! :)  While I was creating this I actually was calling him Brent instead of Charlie!  Yes...I'm strange and talk to my stamps and images as I create!  I've used DCWV All Dressed Up dp and cardstock.  The shiney silver paper that the dp squares are adhered to is American Crafts Specialty Foil paper in silver.  My Fleur De Lis pendant was used for the background of Charlie.  I used shimmery DCWV black paper (from the Le Creme collection) for the pendant.

 Charlie was colored with my Copics.  I used my Black Spica for the pinstripe on Charlie's pant legs and also for his bow tie.  I used my Silver Spica on the bow tie as well.

I used the smaller die from the Fleur De Lis pendant set, cut them in half and used them for the corners on the inside of the card.

Recipe:

Stamps:  Charlie from WOJ

Inks:  Copics, Black Spica, Silver Spica

Copic Colors Used:  N1, N3, N5, N7, R02, R12, R32, R37, R39, B00, B02, E00, E21, E99, YR00, YR24, Y21, Black Spica, Silver Spica

Papers:  Neenah Classic Crest, DCWV All Dressed Up Collection, DCWV cardstock, American Crafts Specialty Foil Paper

Tools:  Fleur De Lis pendant dies, Tonic paper cutter

Embellishments:  Buttons, Ribbon

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Sugar Challenge #25

Today I went to my parent's house where I crafted the day away with my Mom and Gram!  We had so much fun and I got VERY inky! :)  I made a card using the Sugar Bowl Sketch....a chance to win 12 sugars....that's like heaven!!!  The addition to the sketch was to use your FAVORITE color...I bet you can't guess what mine is?!?! 

Yep...........It's PINK!!!!

I'm cutting it VERY close to the deadline to get this cutie uploaded....so I will come back later and edit to give you all the details on the card along with a recipe!  :)

ETA:  I used Hug in a Mug for my card!  Papers are Making Memories - Sabrina Collection.  Of course I have colored Miss Sugar with my Copics.  I used my new deep edge MS lattice heart punch behind my image...I'm loving those deep edge punches!!!  Tulle and ribbon used for some added depth.

A close up of Miss Hug In A Mug:

I have added Star Dust Stickles to this girlie's earmuffs and the end of her scarf.  My Black and Silver Spicas were used on the hot cocoa mug for some added sparkle.  Crystal Stickles was added to the snowflakes along with pearl centers.

Here I have made a ribbon rose!  I can't find where I found the tutorial.  Darn ..... thought I had it bookmarked in my computer and do you think I can find it!  If I do find it I will post the link in here.  I love the look this adds especially with using that silver lined ribbon!

I really dislike taking pictures at night with my Ott Lite...I'd rather have the daylight....but this will work!

Recipe:

Stamps: Hug in a Mug - Sugar Nellie
Inks:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, Silver Spica, Black Spica
Copic Colors Used:  N1, N3, N5, N7, R02, R30, R32, YR00, YR24, Y21, E00, E21, E25, E99
Papers:  DCWV cardstock, Making Memories Sabrina Collection
Tools:  MS lattice heart deep edge punch, Oval Nesties, Scalloped Oval Nesties, EK Success Leaf Punch,
Embellishments:  Liquid Applique, Star Dust Stickles, Crystal Stickles, Prima Flowers, Pearls, Ribbon and Tulle from my stash.

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My Beautiful Christmas Card from My Hubby!

I had to laugh so hard this Christmas!  Last year I gave my hubby a hard time for not getting me a card....he said he didn't have time to get to the store to get a card and I told him he should have went in my craft room and made one.  His remark at that was that he couldn't use my stuff because he would use the "wrong" thing and I would be mad!  I told him that he could use my most favorite paper and embellishments and it wouldn't matter because it would be a card I would treasure forever!

Well this year he must have remembered what I said because this is the card I got:

He told me he wanted his "own" watermark!

 

Isn't that adorable?  He's so funny!  I asked him why no dp paper or glitter and sparkles and his response was that when he was trying to make my card he went into my craft room and was pretending to wrap my present.  After 1 1/2 hours later he came out with one decorative box (no wrapping paper involved) and I was like what the heck took you so long....of course he just smiled and I was like whatever.  Then when we went to my parents house for Christmas and opened our presents and I saw this card I knew what took him 1 1/2 hours in the other room that night!  He said he couldn't use any punches or things because I was in the room right next to him and I would have heard everything and knew something was up.  He said he was trying to be so quiet going through my embellishment drawers to try and find stuff to decorate the card with...he did find the "love" sticker! :)  I think he did wonderfully!  

For the past couple days he's been asking me if I put his card on my blog yet....I think he secretly wants to be blogland famous!  LOL!  He says he is a "natural" born cardmaster where I had to "learn" to make cards!  Oh that guy cracks me up!  Love him to pieces!

As you can tell by the card my present from my hubby this year was a trip to Vegas!!!!  I am so excited and can't wait to go!  We are planning our trip over my spring break in March...what a wonderful break from school that will be! :)

ETA:  Any recommendations of places to stay, things to do, or places that are a MUST SEE in Las Vegas please let me know! :)  All info is greatly appreciated!

I've hope you enjoyed my hubby's card as much as I did!

Recipe:
Stamps: n/a - He wanted to use a stamp but was afraid he'd wreck them because he didn't know how to clean them!  Isn't that cute?!  I'm giving him a class in stamp cleaning 101 so next time he can use stamps!
Inks: Sharpie Black Marker - I told him there is a whole desk of Copics in there and he can add some color...he won't hurt anything....lol!
Papers:  GP cardstock - he was too afraid to use dp because he thought the ones he liked looked to expensive to "wreck"....silly boy!
Tools:  paper cutter
Embellishments:  DCWV sticker

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