Hey there, a family friend recently lost his wife, so I thought I would make him a card. I also wanted to play along in SCS's CAS challenge, Mason Jar. I search all over before finally remembering I had this Taylored Expressions stamp. Sheesh...I desperately need to get my crappin' space cleaned up!
I did sort of a reverse, out-of-the box technique for the layout. I'm not sure if I've ever seen anyone do it before...if they did, I don't have any idea what it's called. Anyway, I stamped the image on Neenah Solar White then colored it with Copic markers. I used an X-Acto knife to cut around the top portion of the flowers then slid the Die-Namic behind them to cut the opening. I could have gotten a similar effect by fussy cutting the image then popping it up, but I thought I would give this a try. I kind of like it! The sentiment was stamped on some plaid paper from my stash before popping the image panel on foam squares. A clear glaze pen gives the jar a nice, subtle shine.
COPIC COLORING:
FLOWERS: Y17, Y11, Y00, E57, E55, E53 LEAVES: G24, G21, G20 MASON JAR: BG70, BG0000 GROUND: E57, E55, E53
Thanks for stopping by!
SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: TE Sunflower Bouquet; MFT More Essential Sentiments
PAPER: Neenah Solar White; Little Yellow Bicycle Vintage Summer
INK: Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES: Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-Namics (Blueprints 15, In & Out Stitched Rounded Square Stax ); X-Acto knife; glass cutting plate; Stamp-a-ma-jig; Sakura Clear Glaze pen; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S): Reverse out-of-the box
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")
Hey there, it's Day 2 of the Taylored Expressions sneak peeks. All of the new dies and stamps that you've seen over the last couple of days will be available for purchase tomorrow in the Fresh Out of the Oven section of the store! I've got two projects to share with you today. The first uses a die called Shades of Thanks. The tree was die cut from the white Nestie panel and backed with a wood-grained pattern paper from Doodlebug. Seem binding was died to match the green paper and a sentiment from TE Mani Mini - Occasions completes this CAS card.
SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: TE Many Minis - Occasions
PAPER: Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic; Doodlebug Design Inc Flower Box collection
INK: Memento (Tuxedo Black, Bamboo Leaves)
ACCESSORIES: Spellbinders (Grand Calibur, Nestabilities Labels Twenty-Two); TE Taylored Dies (Shades of Thanks, Designer Mini Tags); slot punch; seam binding; Mini Mister (water); heat tool; Zig 2-Way Glue pen; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: 5 1/4" x 5 1/4"
My second project uses the new Lifetime of Love set. What a cute idea for a stamp set, huh? The image was colored with Copic markers and the trees were paper pieced with the Flowerbox collection from Doodlebug. Talk about a fun, bright wedding card!
COPIC COLORING:
SKIN: E11, E01, E00 HER HAIR: E59, E57, E53 DRESS/VEIL: C3, C1, C00, 0 HAT: C6, C4, C2, C0, BG09, B02, BG02 CAR: Y17, Y15, Y13, Y11, R08, R05, R02, C6, C4, C3, C2, C1, C0, C00, BG70 CANS: BG09, B02, BG02, R46, R43, G46, G43, G40 ROAD: C6, C4, C2, C0 GRASS: G46, G43, G40 SKY: BG01, B00
SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: TE Lifetime of Love
PAPER: Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic; Doodlebug Designs Inc. Flower Box collection
INK: Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES: Spellbinders Grand Calibur; TE Taylored Dies (Banner Stacklets 1); Stamp-a-ma-jig; paper snips; Zig 2-Way Glue pen; button from my stash; Creative Impressions Black Twine; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S): Paper piecing
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")
That will do it for me today, but come on back tomorrow for a couple more projects! The Baker's Dozen has some amazing projects to share, so make sure you check them out and say hi!
Thanks for stopping by!
Hey there, I've had this image colored for a while and I'm glad I was finally able to make a card with it. The stamp is called Owen, and it's from Whipper Snapper Designs. He's such a sweet little guy, don't you think? The out-of-the-box with a Nestie technique was used to cut him out, the flower is a My Favorite Things Die-namics die and the sentiment was computer generated.
Here's the inside...the die shifted while I was cutting the flowers for the front so I had to cut another one. When I started thinking about what I wanted to put on the inside of the card, I remembered the chopped off flower and it was perfect!
COPIC COLORING:
TURTLE: YG93, G20 SHELL: YG93, YG91, G20 HAT: BG05, BG72, BG70, R24, R22 FLOWER: R24, R22, Y17, Y11 GROUND: W3, W1, W00 SKY: BG70
THIS PROJECT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING CHALLENGES:
ALLSORTS CHALLENGE BLOG ~ #167 Going Round in Circles
SHOPPING OUR STASH ~ Technique Time: Try Something New or Revisit an Old One (out-of-the-box with a Nestie)
STAMP N DOODLE ~ Button It!
THE RIBBON CAROUSEL ~ RCC66 Celebrating Summer
THE RIBBON GIRL ~ Bingo (flower, bow, button)
THE SWEET SHOP ~ SSS171 Sketch
Thanks for stopping by! 
SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: WSD Owen (enter the code "checkusout" to receive a discount off your entire purchase at Memories of Time)
PAPER: Neenah Solar White; Bazzil Raven Monochromatic; SU Baja Breeze, Ruby Red; Little Yellow Bicycle Sweet Summertime collection: Summer Garden, Lime Stripe
INK: Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES: Copic markers; Sizzix Big Shot, embossing folder; Nestabilities Standard Circles Small and Large; MFT Die-namics Plentiful Petals, Fishtail Flag Stax dies; computer mouse pad; stylus; button from my stash; The Twinery Buttercream twine; Grosgrain ribbon from my stash; Mini Glue Dots; paper snips; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S): Out-of-the-box with a Nestie
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: 5" x 5"
Hey there, Breast Cancer Awareness month is winding down and so is the Hope You Can Cling To card drive through Splitcoast Stampers. Eva's challenge, Words of Encouragement, is about powerful words showing love and caring during someone's time of need. She wants us to create a card with a focal point of a word, quote or sentiment of encouragement. I'm also going to play along in the Going Pink challenge through Our Craft Lounge. Your project should have a pink theme and although you don't have to use OCL stamps, you get extra points if you do.
I've been participating in the HYCCT card drive since the beginning of the month and I've had OCL's The Journey sitting on my desk all month waiting for the perfect opportunity to ink it up...this is it, and I'm so glad I was able to use it! This is a super-duper easy card, but it packs a strong message!
Three Nestability die cuts were used. While the sentiment was still in the die, it was sponged with pink ink. The seam binding was dyed with the same ink and dried with a heat tool. Three rhinestones complete the card. I guess that's about it for this one...I can't believe I'm almost caught up with all the HYCCT challenges!
This project includes the following challenges:
Card Makin' Mamas ~ Cut it Out
Clean & Simple Sunday Challenge ~ Think Pink
Lollipop Crafts ~ Embellish It!
Paper Cupcakes ~ Color Challenge
Simon Says Stamp ~ Anything Goes
Thanks for stopping by! 
SUPPLIES
STAMPS: OCL The Journey (on the retired stamp list and is currently 40% off while supplies last)
PAPER: Neenah Solar White; Bazzill pink (not sure which one); Imaginisce To Love & Cherish Sophia DP
INK: Memento Tuxedo Black; SU Pretty in Pink
ACCESSORIES: Spellbinders Grand Calibur, Nestabilities Standard Circles Small and Large, Shapeabilities Floral Doily Motifs; sponge; Mini Mister (water); heat tool; Bazzill Blackbird rhinestones; Zots; SU Dimensional; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: 5" x 5"
Hey there, I'm back with a super quick card for the Hope You Can Cling To card drive through Splitcoast Stampers. At the end of the month, all of the cards I've made will be mailed to the UT MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas in support of breast cancer patients and their families. It's such a great cause and I'm honored that I could be a part of it this year! Cindy's challenge, Send a Little Sunshine, is for us to make a card of encouragement / hope and she wants us to send a little sunshine today.
What better way to send a little sunshine than with Our Craft Lounge's Sunshine Cheer? That little sun all colored up brings a smile to my face every time! The suns were stamped on white card stock and the center one was stamped, colored, cut out then popped up on foam.
The layout is yesterday's SCS sketch challenge and it was perfect for this card! Before I forget, this stamp set is available online at Memories of Time (the link is in the Supplies section at the bottom of this post). If you enter the code "Check Us Out", you will receive 20% off your entire order! How's that for a little sunshine to brighten your day? *grin*
Copic coloring:
Sun: YR04, Y19, Y11, Y00 Inside image: B60, BG70, R27, 0
This project includes the following challenges:
Crafty Ann's Challenge Blog ~ Clean and Simple
Lollipop Crafts ~ Embellish It!
My Time to Craft Challenge ~ Quite White
Simon Says Stamp! ~ Anything Goes
Tuesday Throwdown ~ Primary Colors
Thanks for stopping by! 
SUPPLIES
STAMPS: OCL Sunshine Cheer
PAPER: Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic; Cosmo Cricket Garden Variety Sweet Pea
INK: Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES: Copic markers; paper snips; Scor-Pal; Bazzill Blackbird rhinestones; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")
Hey there, here's another Hope You Can Cling To card for the Splitcoast Stampers card drive benefiting breast cancer patients and their families. Anna's challenge, Save the Boo-Bees!, is to feature bees in our projects. She would like to see bee-friendly scenes or the color yellow.
I dug into my stamps and grabbed three Our Craft Lounge sets called Just Bugz, Hello Spring and Bees Knees. The first two are on the retired list (40% off) or all are available at Memories of Time (20% off entire order when you enter the code "Check Us Out"). Links to both stores are at the bottom of this post in the "Supplies" section.
This card was super easy to make and that little bee is too stinkin' cute! He was stamped twice on white card stock, colored, cut out, Stickles were applied to both sets of wings, the bodies were adhered together, black Sparkly Fluff was glued onto the stripes and a Clear Glaze pen was used on his eyes. The flowers from Just Bugz and Hello Spring were colored, cut out, shaped, Stickled, a brad was placed in the center of each then they were popped up on foam.
The honeycomb pattern on the yellow panel was done with one of the stamps in Bees Knees. A piercing tool was used to track the bee's movements around the card. I guess that's about it for this one. Don't forget, OCL is "going pink" and will have daily posts this week to celebrate breast cancer awareness, so stop by the The Lounge and check it out.
Copic coloring:
Bee: Y17, Y15, Y13, Y11, BG70, BG10 Flower #1: RV14, RV13, RV11, RV10 Flower #2: R37, R35, R32 Flower #3: YR24, YR23, YR21 Flower #4: Y15, Y13, Y11 Flower #5: R46, R29, R14
This project includes the following challenges:
Paper Sundaes Challenge Blog ~ Black, Sparkle, Flowers or Distressing (only have to use two)
Pile it On! ~ Be Happy
Scrapbook Sisters Card Challenge ~ Circles
Scrappy Frogs Challenge Blog ~ Something that Flies
The Corrosive Challenge Blog ~ Flying Things
Thanks for stopping by! 
SUPPLIES
STAMPS: OCL Just Bugz, Hello Spring, Bees Knees
PAPER: Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic; SU Crushed Curry; SEI Sunny Day DP
INK: Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES: Copic markers; Spellbinders Grand Calibur, Nestabilities Standard Circles Small and Large, Tear Drop Circles; EK Success border punch; Star Dust Stickles; Bazzill and Colorbok brads; SU Dimensionals; OCL Eyeliner Black Sparkly Fluff, Sakura Clear Glaze pen; stylus; computer mouse pad; piercing tool; Sakura Quickie Glue pen; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: 5" x 5"
Hey there, I'm back with another Hope You Can Cling To challenge card for the Splitcoast Stampers breast cancer card drive. Libby's challenge, Paint Your Heart Out, is to honor her breast cancer surviving artist grandma...so she wants us to paint. I have to say the hardest part of this challenge was trying to remember where that darned watercolor paper was stashed! Hmmm...I guess I just don't paint that much!
I thought about several different stamp sets from Our Craft Lounge and decided on this one from The Art of Nature. It's a really pretty set and I figured it would probably be the best fit to hide my lack of experience with watercolor. I definitely won't be giving up my day job any time soon...or my Copics! I guess if you close one eye completely and squint with they other then hold it at arms length, it probably isn't that bad! Ha! All joking aside, I did have fun with it. I might even have to break down and try watercoloring again soon.
This project includes the following challenges:
Heart Song Inspirations ~ Use Flowers and/or Felt
Just Some Lines ~ Reminds Me of a Song (John Denver's Country
Roads)
My Partner in Crafting Crime ~ Inspiration Photo
Stamps R Us Challenge Blog ~ Nature's Gifts
Sweet Stamps ~ Lots of Layers
Thanks for stopping by! 
SUPPLIES
STAMPS: OCL's The Art of Nature
PAPER: Watercolor paper; Bazzill Raven Black; First Edition Paper Love Letters
INK: Stazon; Ranger Distress Ink (re-inkers) Barn Door, Dusty Concord, Forrest Moss, Mustard Seed, Pumice Stone, Shabby Shutters, Stormy Sky, Victorian Velvet, Vintage Photo, Wild Honey
ACCESSORIES: Big Shot; Die-namics Flower Trio & Leaf Trio; Cuttlebug tag die; Copic .03 Multiliner; Watercolor tank brush; Recollections Pearls; SU Dimensionals;The Twinery Honeydew twine; stylus; Martha Stewart branch punch; ScrapPerfect Best Glue Ever; Stamp-a-ma-jig; Mini and Micro Glue Dots; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")
I'm back with another Hope You Can Cling To card for the Splitcoast Stampers breast cancer card drive. Wendy's challenge, Butterflies of Hope, is about butterflies being the symbol of hope and renewal. She wants us to use a butterfly of any kind on our card: stamped, punched, paper pieced or die cut...I went with die cut.
I haven't used my brayer in a very long time so I dug it out, blew the dust off and got inking. The flower stamp from Our Craft Lounge's Oriental Garden (this set in rubber is being retired and is 40% off in the OCL online store) was inked up with VersaMark then black ink before being stamped on a round die cut. It was clear embossed, heat set then colored with Copic markers.
A VersaMarker was used to color over all the Copic coloring then clear embossed and heat set one last time. Three shades of ink were brayered onto the circle (Don't look too close or you'll see my thumb print in the ink...I did mention I haven't done it for a while. Ha!) The darkest ink was lightly sponged around the circle (Mostly to try to hide my thumb print. D'oh!) The sentiment from In Flight was stamped onto the circle and the die cut butterfly completes the card. It was die cut twice, once on card stock and the other on vellum.
Twine was wrapped around the die cut to create the body and the knot is the antenna. Glossy Accents was dabbed onto the twine to keep it from fraying. Guess that's it...I really like how this turned out. It moved into one of my favs for the breast cancer cards.
Copic coloring:
Flowers: RV02, RV00, G21
This project includes the following challenges:
Craft Your Passion Challenges ~ A Card for All Occasions
Flutterby Wednesday ~ Use Your Scraps (pink, white, black and vellum are all scraps)
Simon Says Stamp and Show ~ Things with Wings
The Paper Shelter ~ We Love Animals
Tuesday Throwdown ~ Think Pink
Thanks for stopping by! 
SUPPLIES
STAMPS: OCL Oriental Garden, In Flight
PAPER: Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic; SU Rose Red; Fancy Pants Designs Beach Babe Tropical; Papertrey Ink Vellum Card Stock
INK: VersaMark; SU Basic Black, Regal Rose, Rose Red, Rich Razzleberry; Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES: Copic markers; Spellbinders Grand Calibur, Nestabilities Standard Circles Small and Large, Picot Edge Circles; Die-namics Butterflies; Embossing Buddy; VersaMarker; clear embossing powder; Removable Glue Dots; brayer; sponge; computer mouse pad; stylus; Micro Glue Dots; Glossy Accents; SU Dimensionals; The Twinery Pink Sorbet twine; Stamp-a-ma-jig; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: 5" x 5"
Hey there, I'm back again with another Hope You Can Cling To challenge card in support of breast cancer patients and their families. Patricia's "Think P-I-N-K" challenge was a fun one! She wanted us to think about pink a little differently by creating a card using products, images, sentiments or techniques that begin with the letters PINK. Here are mine:
P = purr, pink, princess, precious
I = ink, inked edges
N = Nestabilities, new stamp set, napping, nestled
K = Kit the Kat, kittens
Fun, huh? This is a new set for me called Kit the Kat and it's from Our Craft Lounge. It's on the retiring list (40% off in the OCL online store) so I hurried and got mine before they sold out. I'm glad I did...they colored up really fast and they are just adorable! I started by stamping the sitting kitten on white card stock then used the Out-of-the-Box with a Nestie technique to cut out it's tail.
The sleeping cat and yarn were stamped, colored with Copic markers, cut out then popped up on foam. Twine was used to tie a bow and attach the charm. It's funny, this charm came in a set with seashells and I remember thinking to myself what am I going to do with that fish bone...it was actually the first one I used! I decided not to use a sentiment inside or out so it could be used for just about anything. A Clear Glaze pen was used on the kitty's little noses and also the gems on the collar. I guess that's about it for this one.
Copic coloring:
Cats: W4, W3, W2, W1, W00, RV11, 0 Yarn (inside and out): RV11, RV10
This project also includes the following challenges:
Craft Your Passion Challenges ~ A Card For All Occasions
Glitter Geeks Blog Challenge ~ Two's Company
Pile it On ~ Just Because
Raise the Bar ~ Pink is In!
Ruby's Rainbow Challenges ~ Cute & Cuddly
Thanks for stopping by! 
SUPPLIES
STAMPS: OCL Kit the Kat
PAPER: Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic; SU Sahara Sand; Imaginisce Fairest of Them All Crowning Moment
INK: Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES: Copic markers; Spellbinders Grand Calibur, Nestabilities Standard Circles Small and Large, Tear Drop Circles; Bazzill Blackbird rhinestones; Blue Moon metal charm; The Twinery Blossom twine; SU Dimensionals; Sakura Clear Glaze pen; paper snips; Stamp-a-ma-jig; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: 5" x 5"
Hi there, it's time for another card Hope You Can Cling To breast cancer card drive over at Splitcoast Stampers. I'm hoping to get a couple more done over the weekend so I can mail them to the hospital in Texas on Monday. It is such a great cause! Today Wanda is challenging us to "Hang in There". She wants us to create a card or 3-D project with a hanging image or hanging element. Monkey Around from Our Craft Lounge is perfect for that!
It took a little creative planning for masking this image. I had to think about what was holding what where and what needed to be on top blah, blah, blah. Ha! Anyway, everything was stamped on white card stock and colored with Copic markers. A small tree branch and both monkey's heads were stamped twice and colored so they could be popped up on foam.
The ribbon the monkey is holding is from the OCL set called Granny's Support Team. It was the perfect size for her to hold! A tag, button from my stash and twine bow completes the card.
Copic coloring:
Tree: E59, E57, E55, YG67, YG63, YG61, YG95, YG25, YG23 Boy monkey: R30, E47, E44, E43, E40 Girl monkey (inside and out): R30, E39, E37, E35, E30, R11, R10 Ribbon: RV11, RV10, RV000 Sky: R0000
This project also includes the following challenges:
Crafty Boots ~ Zoo or Animal Theme
Crazy Amigo Challenge ~ Animals
Delightful Challenges ~ Make it Dimensional
Divas by Design ~ Button Up!
Little Miss Muffet Challenges ~ Animals or Monsters
Thanks for stopping by! 
SUPPLIES
STAMPS: OCL Monkey Around, Granny's Support Team
PAPER: Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic; Three Bugs in a Rug Lazy Summer Little Bug
INK: Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES: Copic markers; Big Shot; Sizzix Scallop Tag embosslit; sticky notes for masks; paper snips; SU Dimensionals; Glossy Accents; Sakura Clear Glaze Pen; Star Dust Stickles; The Twinery Honeydew and Blossom twine; button from my stash; Micro and Mini Glue Dots; Tulip glass rhinestones; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")
Hey there, I'm back with another Hope You Can Cling To challenge card for the breast cancer card drive over at Splitcoast Stampers. Are you getting tired of seeing pink yet? I'm not! Ha! Jimmi's challenge is a sketch with circles that represent "the girls".
The stamps I'm using for this card is another Our Craft Lounge set called Flowers for You. This set is being retired and is currently offered at the OCL store for 40% off. The flowers were stamped twice, once on white card stock and the other on a sticky note to be used as a mask. The vase was stamped over the mask, the mask was removed and the image colored with Copic markers.
The out-of-the-box with Nestabilities technique was used again (love it!). The designer paper is from Bo Bunny and it is actually Valentine's Day paper, but it's PINK! LOL! The inside image is also from the Flowers for You set. Well, I guess that's about it for this one.
Copic coloring:
Flowers: RV17, RV14, R01, R000, R29, R24, YG97, YG93, YG91, YG67, G85 Vase: BG01, BG000, BG0000 Shadows: W2, W1, W0, R0000, 0 Inside image: RV17, RV14, YG93, YG91, YG67, BG000, BG0000, W2, W1, W00
Thanks for stopping by! 
SUPPLIES
STAMPS: OCL's Flowers for You
PAPER: Neenah Solor White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic; Bo Bunny Crush Flirt and Crush Cutie Pie
INK: Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES: Copic markers; Spellbinders Grand Calibur, Nestabilities Standard Circles Small (two sizes), Standard Circles Large (two sizes), Tear Drop Circles; Tilda Lace Magnolia Doohickeys die; sticky note mask; paper snips; The Twinery Blossom, Pink Sorbet and Maraschino twine; buttons from my stash; Mini Glue Dots; ScrapPerfect Best Glue Ever; Stamp-a-ma-jig; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: 5" x 5"