Hello My Friend

Hi Everyone,
Boy is it gloomy and rainy here. Well it's 59° outside right now but the temperature is expected to fall. I have just received 4 fabulous new sets from Sparkle N Sprinkle. Since it's so gloomy here(and maybe where you are too), I thought this card might cheer you up. Spring will be here in a few short months.I can't believe we are getting ready to hit the midway point for January already, where does the time go.

Here is one of the brand new stamp set, set 482 - Just Froggy.

Isn't this new set really nice! I really like the gorgeous flower with that cute frog, and this set has home great sayings as well.

Here is my card design using stamps from this set.

I started out thinking that I was going to use green and mauve papers/card stock on this card, but, I pulled out a blank white card to do some sizing and then the flower just popped off the page so to speak. So I decided the white was the best choice. I added some glittery swirls for added pizazz, made a bow and added that little sentiment on a smaller tag. The background is embossed from a Spellbinders M-bossibilities folder. Love that embossing folder.

Products I used:

Flower with Frog – Set 482

Hello My Friend  - Set 482

Parisian Mist Glitter - G1037

Spellbinders M-Bossibilities  - EL009 (Flora)

Brushable Glue  

¼” Tearific Tape  

Copic Markers -  (YG45, YG41, YG06, YG03, Y21,Y11,R85, R81, V01, 0)

Inks - Memento Ink - Cottage Ivy, Black Tuxedo 

Cardstock/Paper: White CS, Green CS

White Ribbon

Swirl Die

Tag Die

Bow maker - Craft-Dee BowZ

Try to stay dry if it's raining in your area.

Doggone happy

Hi Everyone
Today I sat down and started working on my Sparkle N Sprinkle cards for the month and decided even though I wasn't able to participate in the blog hop last week, I would go ahead and make a card that celebrates Our Furry Friends. I used dog stamps from a set that I recently received. These are really so cute, I thought I'd share the project with you.

The set I worked from is Dog House, set 168.  BTW that set is on sale right now, so you might want to snag it at its lower price..


 


Since I have three cats, they seemed a little put out that I made this dog card but they'll get over it. LOL

I decided on a step card and it turned out so cute. I love it. Also, directions to make this cute step card are here. It's really easy to make a step card, so I hope you try it. Well that is all I have today , oh, BTW, there is one more thing before I go......................

A few months ago I mentioned I had some news I would be sharing later on in the summer. Well, it's later on and I thought I'd let you all know what the new venture is that I've been preparing for. I am very excited to announce that  I will be teaching locally and because of the new venture I've just added a new tab here on my blog, right above, the current post. The new tab is called My Class Schedule. When you click on that tab, it will take you to another page that shows a calendar with dates showing the classes I have scheduled and where I will be teaching. By clicking on a date that contains an entry, you will get a pop up window with a class description and other information. Also by scrolling on down, right under the calendar, you will see pic's of class samples. The calendar will always be located under the tab My Class Schedule on that new page.

So, for those of you who live in the Greater Cincinnati area, I hope that you can join me in some classes that you might be interested in taking. Please remember to call the store and arrange to reserve your spot.

I am really excited about my new venture and I hope some of you local ladies can join me in some of my classes.Oh if you are ever going to be in the area, hope you decide to sign up for a class if there is something that you like and if our schedules coincide. LOL

Well that is all I have today for you.See you soon,

From Tea Cups to Tulips

Hi Everyone
Happy Monday. Today I get to prep for my colonoscopy. No biggie, it's been 5 years and its time to get checked again.

So while I am doing that, I want to share with you a new stamp set that was just released over at Sparkle N Sprinkle.

Aren't these so cute.OK, look at the cup on the left, the yellow one, it's called the tulip tea cup and that is what it reminded me of, a tulip. So when I put my design together I thought of flowers not tea.

And here is what I came up with.

 The background panel uses a piece of glossy cardstock and I embossed it with a Sizzix embossing folder and then used alcohol inks to cover the whole panel. After that was done I colored the raised portions on the panel with Copic Markers to make the embossed parts look like they are in a flower garden. Adding the tulips just adds to the garden feel. I cut the stem and the petals freehand,with no template. Attached the stem and next I used my paper shaper on the flower and the leaves and then attached the flower head over the stem. Next I attached the leaves at the base of the card. By just attaching the leaves at the bottom fourth of the leaves it gives the leaf the ability to be manipulated and turned, just like the way they grow from the ground. 

Entering this card in the following challenges:

Penny Black and More - Summer Blooms http://pennyblackatallsorts.blogspot.com/2012/07/july-challenge.html

Stampin Sisters in Christ  - Challenge #146 - John 13: 34-35- Use something new on your challenge

http://stampinsistersinchrist.blogspot.com/2012/07/challenge-146-john-1334-35.html

That's it for today. Have a great week, see you soon,

Courage Strength and the Tiger

Hi Everyone,
Sparkle N Sprinkle just recently introduced a new stamp set. It's set 466 Wild Cats. And I particularly love this set because I have always loved cats, wild or domestic. I have 3 tabbies right now, one looks like Morris the Cat.

Anyway, I have had this set on my work table and have just got to it. (I am digging out) I worked this up last night and thought I'd share this with you.

The designer paper I used has that African tree already on it and it just adds to the African flavor of this card, don't you think??!!?

Here are the elements I used in designing this card:

Tiger 3657-466K

Courage Set of 4 3656-466H

Spellbinders Dies- Classic Circles S4-116

¼” Tear-ific Tape   SAT01

Black Detail EP  EP171

Copic Markers – COPICA1 – G21, R81

VersaMark Ink – 99702

Sponge Daubers - 99450

All of the above products are available at the Sparkle N Sprinkle online store, just click here to go there.

Other products used:

Card stock/Paper: Cream CS, Brown CS, Designer Paper

Fresco Dye Ink – Tuscan Earth

Gold Leaf Pen

Well that is it for today, have a great week

The Party's Over......

Hi Everyone,
Hope you're having a great week so far.

Yep the party is over.  I am so sad to say, this is my last post for Art Impressions . I've  been on the team for a year now (how time flies) and I am sad to have to say my tenure is up. It's been a fabulous year and have worked with a wonderful group of ladies. Also everyone associated with the Art Impressions company are the best. I will miss them. As this door closes there is another door that is opening. More on that towards summers end.

Here is my last Wednesday card creation for Art Impressions. The Golden Oldies gang is playing "Thanks for the Memories".

Supplies used:
Art Impressions Stamps - Golden Oldies U1554 ,  Memories I2030
Ink - Memento -Tuxedo Black, Distress Ink -Vintage Photo
Copic Marker - E000, E15, E37, YR09, YR65, YR68, Y21, Y17, BV00, BV23, BV25, YG06, G21, V17, B63, B32, BG72, R37
Yellow CS, White CS, Music page



Make sure to stop back tomorrow to check out the next theme for the weekly challenge.

Get Well Soon

Hi Everyone,
It's time to check out the next Art Impressions Weekly Challenge. This weeks theme is Get Well Soon. Let me show you what I came up with................

Aaaawwwww!!!!  isn't this little girl too sweet. She's playing with her little bear who's hurt and she is doing her best to take care of him and make him feel better. LOL

Supplies Used:

Art Impressions Stamps - Get Well Soon  E1471, Friend In Need   I1252

Copic Markers

Spellbinders Labels Four S4-309

Lace

Cardstock - White CS, Blue Gingham CS, Handmade Pape, Dark Blue CS

Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black

Thank for stopping in today, see you soon.

For Fathers Day

Hi Everyone,
Yep, it's Father's Day in 3 1/2 weeks so you have time to get your card designed and made.  I thought I'd show you what I had in mind.

Here is to all the dad's who are sports lovers. This guy looks like he's standing on a golf green trying to decide which sport he is going to play.LOL

Supplies used:

Art Impressions Stamps  Sports Fan - K1204, Lg Forest - G689

Copic Markers - YR16,YR61, E000, E33, E43, E51, E71, C-5, B18, B21, B24, R37

Dye Inks - Fresco Giovanni's Garden, Memento Cottage Ivy, Tuxedo Black, Distress Ink Faded Jeans

Spellbinder Embossing Folder  - EL-009

Cardstock - White CS, Green CS, Handmade paper  - blue

Spellbinders Label Four S4-190 & Oval S4-111 Dies Used 

Thanks for stopping in today!! Stop back tomorrow for my take on the next Art Impressions Weekly Challenge

Live Life in the Deep End

Hi Everyone,
Guess who I saw today, Agnes, and she had been to the Kentucky Derby, in all her finest. In fact I have a card that depicts her at the derby last Saturday. She said she had a blast and said she is living life "in the deep end". I guess she is going to let her hair down, so to speak. She said she was in the infield and had a spot right next to the rail,.... saw the race and everything.(Most people in the infield never see a horse run. LOL) She even had a bet on the winner,.... bet 'em to show ......she was being conservative in her bets. LOL  Well I know she was wearing her Derby Hat and she was decked out in her finest. You know, the infield is a happening place, so I bet she had a great time.

I hope you enjoyed Agnes' adventure as much as she did.

Stop back tomorrow for the next weekly challenge.

Supplies used:

Art Impressions Stamps - Agnes T2783     Deep End E3201

Photo of Horse Race

Copic Markers

Cardstock - White CS, Med Brown CS, Dk Brown CS, Green CS

Spellbinders Fancy Tags Die S4-235

Thanks for stopping by today, tomorrow I will be showing my take on the next Art Impressions Weekly Challenge, hope to see you then.

Celebrate

Hi Everyone
I am so glad you've stopped in today. I have a fun card to share with you. Today's theme over at the Art Impressions weekly challenge is a Circle Card. And on top of that, the postman delivered me some new Art Impressions stamps today, perfect timing!!! I knew what kind of a card I wanted to do and when I looked at the new stamps, I envisioned which stamps I thought would be perfect for that round card. I selected the Party Girls because of the balloons, it just fit with the round card theme.

Here is the card opened

The girlfriends are having a blast and I just added some more balloons to add to the party look. I added bakers twine to the balloon bottoms so they could hold on to the balloons. LOL.  The sentiment is sitting on a tag cut from the Spellbinders Fancy Tags Die. I actually extended the die to allow the sentiment to fit. Also, since there is a large area of white space, I added my squiggles to that white background using a glue pen and covered that with Sparkling Snow Glitter. That just adds to the party atmosphere. LOL

Stamps - Art Impressions - Party Girl Set - 4131

Glue Pen

Glitter - Sparkle N Sprinkle G1003

Spellbinders Dies - Fancy Tags  S4-235, Grand Circles LF 114

Copic Markers - E57, E33, E000,YR68, YR61, YR04, R29, RV13, RV14, BV000, V09, Y06, Y17, YG06, YG41,  100, C-5

Bakers Twine

Card stock - Lt. Purple, Dk. Purple, White CS

Ink - India In Black

Well hope you had fun at the party the girlfriends are hosting.

Have a great day, see you soon.

It's Grill Out Time

Hi Everyone,
Do you believe it, we just scooted into May. We are already done with 1/3 of the year. WOW!!!!!

A week from this Sunday is Mother's Day, and a lot of families are going to be cooking out. So here is a cute invitation to send out for this great party. And who else is the perfect couple to announce your great party than the BBQ Couple, and they always host a great grill party.

Since I don't have an apron die, I cut my own out of blue CS. When I added the gingham paper, I adhered it on the sides and the bottom, leaving a opening on the top for a pocket. Next I wanted to make the couple stand out so I adhered the couple to a label shape.I adhered the stamped image on the bottom half of the label and used pop dots on the top half of that stamped image.Next I just adhered the bottom half of the label to the gingham paper.  Behind the label shape is the invitation information for the BBQ party,tucked right into that pocket. What a cute party invitation and it fits into an A-2 size envelope.

Stop back tomorrow for my card based on the new theme for this weeks Art Impressions Weekly Challenge.

Supplies used:
Art Impressions Stamp -BBQ Couple
Copic Markers - E51, E33, E000, O, C-0, R81, RV06, YG09, YG41, Y17, Y21, BG000
White Opaque Pen
Silver Gel Pen
Brads
Ribbon
Spellbinders Label 17 S5-025
Paper/Cardstock - Gingham Paper, Dark Blue CS, White CS, Rose CS

Have a great week.

Rain or Shine

Hi there,
Boy I can't believe it's Thursday already. Today is the beginning of the Weekly Challenge over at Art Impressions. This weeks theme, rain or shine.

I saw golfers at the course the other day and it was really early in the morning and I was thinking they will golf at anytime unless it's raining. So, that thought stuck in my mind and here is the card I came up with for this weeks theme.

Aren't these two a hoot!!??!!. Well here they are, on the 18th green, getting ready to putt.

It's raining here as I write this post. Guess these two won't be golfing any today.LOL

Hope you have a great day.

Supplies used:
Art Impressions Stamps - Golfers  T3475
Copic Markers - E33, R29, RV13, RV06, V05, RV21, G94, G99, G82, Y17, BG10, BV000, BV08, BV20, C-1
Silver Gel Pen, Black Spica Pen, White Gel Pen
Card stock - Green CS, Yellow CS, White CS
Ink - India Ink Black, Fresco Leviticus Lime, Giovanni's Garden, Cortez Sun, Golden Parchment
Brayer

That is it for today

See you soon, I'm off to Akron to the Adventures In Stamping Convention this weekend. Have a great weekend.

Barbara

I don't have time

Hi Everyone,

Happy Wednesday. !!! This week I made a visit to see Madge and boy what a day she's had.

I know I've had days that really mimic Madge and that verse can be so true. LOL

I love this orange color, it is so now. It's so Madge. LOL.

Periodically I get comments about my bows. This is really 2 bows pushed together and they are what I call "rabbit ears" bows. They are done by hand. No tools, Easy Peasy!! Really!! I will do a pic tutorial and show you how I do it. It will be in a week or so as I will be gone for a few days and won't have time to get this finished before I leave. So stay tuned for that.

Supplies used:

Stamps Used- Art Impressions  - Don't have Time D1430, Madge  L1549

Ribbon

Paper/CS used - Teal Core'dinations CS, white cs, cream cs, designer paper

Inks used - VersaMark, Distress Ink Gathered Twigs, Distress Ink Old Paper

Embossing Powder - Shimmer EP

Copic Markers - BG13, BG000, E43, C-1, YR09, YR61

Embossing Folder

Spellbinder Die - S4-111 Scalloped Oval

Hole Punch

OK, I have to get a card ready for you all to see for the Art Impression's Weekly Challenge post on Thursday.

Thanks for stopping in today and I hope you stop in tomorrow.

Easter message

Welcome to Wednesday!!!

Do you believe it, this month is almost over and we are less than two weeks away from Easter!! I am so amazed at how fast time is going. Speaking of Easter, I have another Easter card for you. I love Easter lilies and I decided that I had to use this stamp for this Easter card, although I could use it after Easter as well.

OK check out that trellis looking light pink accent behind the lily, I made it using a Martha Stewart border punch. Yep I did and coming soon will be a pictorial how to. That darker pink panel was made using a Spellbinder M-bossibilities folder. That was one of the goodies that I won from Spellbinders back in January. I have to tell you that those folders are AWESOME.What a great idea, embossing designs on both sides of the folder. duh!!

Supplies used:
Art Impressions Stamps - Easter Lilies  L4022, Easter Message  F1420
Spellbinders Die - Crown Ovals S4-303
Spellbinders M-bossibilities folder - Nobility ES-002
Ink- India Ink Black, Fresco Florentine Rose
Copic Markers- BV00, Y17, G21
Paper/Cardstock - Green cs, designer papers
Pearls

Thanks for stopping in today. I will be back tomorrow with my design based on the Art Impressions Weekly Challenge. Hope to see you then.

Warmer Easter Wishes

Hi Everyone,
Welcome to Wednesday!!!  Have you been out getting the Easter candy?? Or maybe getting an Easter outfit?? I love all the soft pastels that are out at this time of the year.

I just got some new stamps from Art Impressions and since they are Easter themed, I will be showing these off in my next few Wednesday posts. Hope the cards inspire you and give you some great ideas.

This card is using a new set called Kate - set 4118. And this bunny is sooooo cute. the set even comes with a seperate little pinafore stamp as well. I stamped the rabbit on white cs and colored the rabbit with Copics. Next I stamped the little jacket part of the stamp on a small piece of designer paper and I stamped the dress part of the stamp on another designer paper. I trimmed the dress, jacket and the rabbit out and layered them all together. It was like playing with paper dolls. I remember how fun that was when I was a kid. Next, I added the matching bow in her hair, or should I say fur. Then I added the glitz. The background  I used is an embossing folder and I colored it with distress inks. Lastly I added a pastel yellow bow, punched a few corners and added the sentiment and the card is done.

Supplies used:
Kate set - 4118
Copic markers - E57, E71, R81
Cardstock/Paper - White CS, peachy pink cs, designer papers (3 different ones)
Embossing Folder - Sizzix
Spellbinders Die - Labels Sixteen  S4-301
Punch for corners
Inks - Versafine black, Distress inks scattered straw, victorian velvet
Ribbon

Tomorrow I will have 2 posts. I will have the card for next week's Art Impressions weekly challenge and I will have a post for the Sparkle N Sprinkle Blog Hop. Please stop back for both posts I would love to see you again.

Always about me

Hi Everyone
Do you believe it. It's leap year day, February 29. Won't see another one for four more years. February has just flown by. So..........does that mean it will be Christmas before we know it???!!!??? LOL

I  just received some new Art Impressions stamps and I thought I'd use Edna, taking a bubble bath. She is so cool, she even keeps her jewelry on while in the tub, what class. LOL

Supplies used:

Art Impressions stamps: Edna Soaking - P1760, About Me - F2617

Embellishments

Ribbon

Embossing Folder

Spellbinders Dies- Ribbon Tags Trio  S4-323, Labels Sixteen S4-301

Copic Markers

Thanks for stopping in today. Stop back tomorrow for my take on the Art Impressions weekly challenge.

The Wall and Flowers

Hi Everyone,
It's Wednesday and that means its time to showcase another card  using Art Impressions stamps.
I was looking at some of my handmade flowers and that's how this card came to be. I picked out the flowers, picked card stock colors that complimented the flowers and then I chose the wall/flowers stamp. The colors I used in the stamped image are colors similar to the colors I used in the handmade flowers.

I added glitter to the stamped image by using a glue pen, (that's the squiggles you see on the stamped image square) and I added glitter to the flowers as well.These flowers would look great with spring colors as well. I'm getting ready to make more flowers so I will be using spring colors for the upcoming season.

Supplies used:
Art Impressions Stamp - Wall/Flowers H1383
Paper/Card Stock - white cs, green cs, orange  cs, sherbet orange cs, brown cs, designer paper
Inks used - Distressed Ink Vintage Photo, India Ink Black
Sparkle N Sprinkle Glitter - Sparkling Snow, Orange Surprise, Copper Penny
Copic Markers - RV21, R37, R85, C-0, C-2, G82, YG41, YR04, YG45, E25, E43, E51

Thanks for stopping in today

Celebrating Girlfriends

Hi Everyone
Hope you are having a great Wednesday!! Today's card is to all the girlfriends in our lives.What would we do without our girlfriend's.You know, the ones who you call or email or send a text to.The ones who know the real you and know you better than you know yourself. So when it's time to send them a card, visit Art Impressions for just the right image and sentiment.  Check out the girlfriends section of the Art Impressions shop, I'm sure you will find just the right stamp to fit the occasion.

Oh... the sentiment on this card is so true, isn't it!!!

Supplies used:
Art Impressions Stamps from the Weigh In Set  UM4049
Copic Markers- YR61, YR15, YR65, E47, E43, E51, E41, Y21, V05, C-5, B32
Flower Shaped Die - Quick Kutz Nesting Flowers
Spellbinder Die - Ribbon Tags Trio  S4-323
Embossed border on side of card - Sizzix Tim Holtz Alterations- Springtime Backgrounds and Borders Set
Ribbon

Well that does it for today. Thanks for stopping in today. I will be back tomorrow with a card for the Art Impressions Weekly Challenge. I hope to see you then.

A Child's Card

Hi Everyone,
Today I have two posts for you, this one is for Art Impressions Weekly Challenge, and the other post is for the  Sparkle N Sprinkle Deco Divas - Love is in the Air Blog Hop. So please check out my other post, if you have time. There are prizes to be awarded on the Blog Hop.

The Art Impressions Weekly Challenge theme this week is: Card for a child/ children.I thought I would make a card for a toddler.

This little cutie is adorable. She is called Little Dress Up Girl. I used a few Copic's to color her, added a frame to the crown ovals and a little bling and some ribbon and the card is just about done. Next I attached some vine ribbon and some pretty little pink flowers and it's finished.

Supplies Used:
Art Impressions - Little Dress Up Girl  H940
Ink - India Ink Black
Copic Markers - RV14, RV21, RV06, RV13, G21, G00, Y000
Spica Glitter Pen - Lemon
Spellbinders Dies - Crown Ovals  S4-303, Classic Ovals S4-112
May Arts - Vine Ribbon
Embellishments - Ribbon Rose, Rhinestones - Michaels

Well that is it for this post. Please try to check out the other post for today as well (it's the Sparkle N Sprinkle Deco Divas - Love is in the Air Blog Hop)

Pure Delight

Hi Everyone,

I am so amazed its mid January already.It's really cold here in N.KY., and we've been spoiled by a warmer that usual winter, so far. I just received my new punches from Just Imagine Crafts/Kreaxions and I LOVE LOVE LOVE this punch I've used on this card today!! 

I've used punch 910 Vinca to make a border on the bottom of the card. And I love the way this punch seems to compliment the stamp I've used on this card.This stamp reminds me of summer, so I hope it will warm me up.

The bow was made using the E-Z BowZ Maker. Easy to use to make spectacular bows of various sizes.Try it and you will love it.

Supplies used
Punch - Just Imagine Crafts/Kreaxions - punch 910-Vinca
Stamps- Sparkle N Sprinkle -Hummingbird Party set 452S
Inks - Distrss Ink - Festive Berries, India Ink Black
Copic Markers - G21, RV14, Y17
Spica Pens (by Copic)- Buttermilk,Baby Blue, Olive, Mint
Cardstock- Designer Paper, Pink Shimmer CS, Cream CS
Embossing Folder
Frame - Spellbinders Classic Frame S5-012
4-in-1 punch #910
E-Z-BowZ Bow Maker
Ribbon

Have a great week

Ole MacDonnald

Hi Everyone,
Just had to use this stamp since I just received it from Art Impressions. It's is a funny stamp and I love the name, Rhode Island Rockettes. I decided this needed some straw so I used yellow card stock that I had run  thru my paper shredder. Then I used a thin wood veneer paper and I stretched a red mesh onion bag over it, Kinda reminds me of chicken wire.

What a cute group of hens. LOL

Stamps used: J1896 Ole MacDonald, U1832 Rhode Island Rockettes

Card Stock: White CS, Dark Brown CS, Wood Veneer Paper, Yellow CS (Straw)

Red Mesh Onion Bag

Copic Markers:C-0, YR15, R29

Corner Rounder

Thanks for stopping in.