Christopher's Birthday Card

Another not so good picture. But again this card had been delivered before I realized the picture was not so good. Anywhooo, this is another BD Card for April and it's for my newphew. He is a train guy. Loves Thomas the train!! So I thought this was appropriate for him. Miss you Christopher!!

I pulled out a SU Teddy and Train set for his card. I think the card is a little "flat". Nothing is raised to give it some dimension. But other then that I do like the card. Here are the details.

STAMPS SU Teddy and Train, Sentiment by CTMH C1257
INK Tuxedo Black by Memento, Various Copic Markers
PAPER CTMH Solid Cardstock Cranberry and Moonstruck, Designer Paper by CMTH I just don't know the name of it.
ACCESSORIES Cuttlebug Embossing Folder Traffic Jam, Scor pal
TECHNIQUE Coloring
INSPIRATION Christopher my nephew

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BEFORE AND AFTER

You know sometimes when you finish a card you say "I wish I had done this". This post is an example of that. Not that this time around makes a big difference but a lot of times it could. The thing that draws me to art work is texture or the look of texture. I like it when something makes me want to touch it.

Ok, on with the picture. This Mother's day card is for a dear friend who is going through a rough time. Almost everything and anything has happened to her in the past 18 months. I want to make sure she knows how wonderful a mother she is.


I love the color combination for this card. Lots of pastels, very feminine. Perfect for a Mother's Day card. When I finished the card though, I wish I had put my background through a Embossing Folder...well I created another card and did just that. I think it makes enough difference to say "ahhhhhh". The only thing I changed were the pearls. I used tiny brads so they would balance the design better.


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STAMPS SU A flower for all occasions
INK CTMH-Buttercup & Sunflower, Copics G21/24, Y31/35, E 31/33/35, V12/15
PAPER Solid Cardstock- CTMH Amethyst, Sweet Leaf Designer Paper-Lilac Avenue by Kaiser Craft
ACCESSORIES SM/LG Classic oval nesties, white grossgrain ribbon, white pearls, QK retro diamond EF
TECHNIQUE Sponging
INSPIRATION MOJO Monday 133 Sketch and my dear friend

Copic Colour Challenge 26

This post is for a couple of Challenges. Copic Colour Challenge, you will find the link to the left on my blog and also SCS SC241 sketch challenge. I noticed after I took my picture my ribbon had some "wrinkles", lol!!

My inspiration: Challenges

Stamps: GK Basket of Happiness

Paper: SU Rose Red, Basic Gray Lemonade 6x6 paper pad, this paper is delicious!!

Ink: Copic markers RV09, RV04, RV02, Y12, BG09 and bg1

Techniques: Coloring

Accessories: 5/8 Ribbon, Nesties label

Mother's day card

Yep, that's right this is the card I did for mothers day that I am just not posting(@@*!*!*. I just love coloring with my Copic Markers. The color is so virbarnt, just love them.

Anywhooo, I had to make this all girly for my Mom. It's fun doing girl stuff because I don't get a chance to do so having a son, LOL!

Stamps, GK Flowers for Daisy, Sentiment PTI
Paper- Stampin Up!
Ink- Memento Tuxedo Black and Copics
Accessories-Nestabilities, ribbon
Technique- Paper piecing

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Mom's Birthday card

Sorry the pic is a little blurry! This is is for my Mom's 73rd birthday tomorrow. There are multiple challenges with this card. The card fold is from Splitcoast Stampers Monday Technique challenge. Then the color challenge comes from Stamp TV's Monday Color challenge, it was simply to find a flower for inspiration. So I took a picture of a flower from my flower bed.

Stamps- GK-Spring Blooms, Sentiment PTI
Paper- Stampin UP!
Ink- Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics
Acessories- Nestabilites

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Sugar Nellie - Relfection

This is my second Sugar Nellie stamp it's called Reflection. The sketch is from today's sketch challenge over at Splitcoaststampers. The color combo is from Splitcoastampers color challenge yesterday. I had this image colored in for awhile and just now getting it on a card.

Stamps -Sugar Nellie - Reflection
Paper - Stampin Up Pretty in pink, Rose Red and Basic Gray
Ink- Tuxedo Black and Copic markers
Accessories-Cuttlebug embossing folder, CTMH ribbon
Techniques- I brayered the embossing folder image to make it pop

Sugar Nellie - Daisy

WOW, it's been over a month!! This stamp is new to me. Stamp is called Daisy and it comes from Sugar Nellie. They are a Scottish stamp company with some of the cutest stamps. You should check them out when you get a chance. I don't work for the company in any way so it's not a selling point, just a fan.

Stamps: Sugar Nellie - Daisy
Paper: SU Designer Series Paper, GK Pure Luxury White for copic coloring, PTI for card base
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers
Accessories: SU Oval Punch, Sewing Machine
Technique: Coloring, Sewing

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GK Whismical Valentine

Ok, Ok, this is the last Valentine's card I will post. This one is for my husband. Something sweet and simple

Stamps: GK-Whismical Valentine, PTI-Polka Dots Basic
Paper: PTI Kraft, Misc. Black and Cranberry, GK White Cardstock
Ink: Momento Black Tuxedo, Copic markers-E00,E31, E37, C3, R20, RV02, OO, CTMH Cranberry
Accessories: Michaels Ribbon, Clear Embossing Powder
Technique: Heat Embossing

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Flowers for Daisy

One of my favorite Stamp Company is Gina K Designs. Here father passed away recently and I am sending this to her. I have never met her but feel a real connection with her. Sweet, sweet lady. Keep her in your prayers.

Stamps: Flowers for Daisy-Gina K
Paper: PTI White Card Stock
Ink: Copic Markers-Y02,Y17,G24, E33,E37 & Colorless Blender, CTMH Spring Iris
Accessories: Ribbon, Nesties, SU punch
Techniques: Dry embossing

Edited to add that my lens has a "smear". I did not know this until after posting, SORRY!!

Box in a Bag

Wow I played with my WB (white balance) setting on my camera....and what a difference it made. YEA!!! I feel like I have really accomplished something.

This box in a bag is something I have seen over on Splitcoast and always wanted to do it..so here it is. What a great presentation this bag gives. Even my husband said "That's nice". It wasn't with a questioning tone in his voice either. I am giving this to my Scrapbook guru who helps me with my monthly crops. It's going to be filled with CHOCOLATE.


Stamps: CTMH D1285 Life's a Jungle (July's SOTM)
Paper: SU! DSP, Bazzill solid cardstock, GK 80lb Pure Luxury Cardstock
Ink: Momento Tuxedo Black, CTMH Garden Green, Copics-C3, E00, E31, E33, E37, RV10
Accessories: Nesties-Scallop and Circle, Fiskar Border Punch, SU! Tab punch, CTMH Ribbon
Techniques: Copic Coloring

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For My Great Niece

Ok so here is another card for my Niece, Great Niece that is!! Her name is Madison and she's turning 3. When she is in the room the sun rises and falls upon her!! Love her so much.

This is my first try with the Gina K stamp set Retro Boutique. I love this little dress. I colored with Copic markers and then cut out the image. Popped it on some pop dots. Then used my Essential Glue pad and then drizzled glitter all on the dress. Had to make it as girly as I could. The base is Paper Trey Ink cardstock scored with my Scor pal. The designer paper is from Stampin Up! The little bling bling is from Gina K also. I used Stampin Up!'s corner punches and added a little dimension to the inside of the card.

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Stamps: Gina K Retro Boutique
Paper: Paper Trey Ink Cardstock, Stampin Up! DSP
Ink: Memento London Fog, CTMH Bubblegum (for around the punch out of Happy Birthday), Copics-RV10 RV04, RV02, Gold Spica Pen
Accessories: Scor Pal, GK Bling, Stampin Up! punches-corner punches, oval punch, CM corner rounder
Techniques: Scoring, Paper Piecing

No Lion You're the Best

Ok if there are ladies viewing this post from SCS Blogger Group #5 I apologize for being out of touch. My mom has been in the hospital since Wednesday!! So please know with in the next couple of days I will update my blog roll and post on everyone's blog. I am so sorry.

But this post comes in support to my Color and Sketch challenge. I hope you enjoy and thanks for stopping by

Stamps: CTMH Lifes a Jungle, SOTM
Inks: Sweet Leaf, Black Memento
Paper: Sweet Leaf, Outdoor Denim, and Lilac Mist, PTI White CS
Technique: Wax Paper background, Copic Coloring; E37, E33, Eoo, E31, C3 and R20, Colorless Blender
Accessories: String, Bigger Brads, Nesties Circle diecut and emboss

Stamping Bella

My co worker celebrated her 21st birthday.....oh to have that kind of you again!! I am happy where I am thank you.

Stamps: Stamping Bella Savvyshoppybella
Paper: CM
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento
Accessories: Ribbon, Prism Flowers, Silver Bling thingy
Technique: Copic markers sorry I don't remember which ones I used.

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