Lift Your Spirits

Here's a cute little image and sentiment that are perfect for making someone smile. This is the Rocco Reach cling stamp by Stampendous. Isn't he a cute little raccoon? I used some paper from the Indian Summer Fall Stack for my card. I colored Rocco in with Copic markers. I added some paper piercing and faux stitching along with some Chocolate Chip grosgrain.

You can find this stamp at Stamper's Dream! Thanks for stopping by today and have a great day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Rocco Reach (Stampendous); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Paper- Indian Summer Fall Stack (DCWV), Dark Chocolate (PTI); Accessories- Choc. Chip grosgrain (SU), corner rounder, paper piercer, Choc. Chip marker, Copic markers; Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"

Boo!

It's getting to be time to start thinking about Halloween cards. I've always been so bad about sending Halloween cards, but I've always been really good about buying new Halloween stamps! LOL How does that work? I've been trying to send out more cards for this occasion in the last couple years. I am getting better! The girls LOVE putting together cards and Halloween is no different. I always have to make a few extra pieces (in this case, pumpkin circles) because they always want to keep a part of the card. :)

For this simple little number, I used the Pumpkin Grin cling stamp from Stampendous. You can find this adorable little pumpkin at Stamper's Dream. Next on my list is to start Halloween treats for school. :) Thanks for stopping by today! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Pumpkin Grin (Stampendous); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Paper- Just Chillin' Girl (Making Memories), Basic Black (SU); Accessories- Copic markers, ribbon (SU), border punch (EK Success), circle and scallop circle punches (Marvy Uchida), paper piercer; Finished card measures 4.25"x5.5"

Happy Everything

Here is a happy little card with happy colors! I used the Sunny Window Cling stamp from Stampendous, the Happy Greetings Sparkles Clear set from Hero Arts and Just Chillin' Girl paper from Making Memories. All of these products can be found at Stamper's Dream.

I used Copic markers to color the image and added some of the flower gems that come with the Hero Arts Happy Greetings Sparkles Clear set. They fit perfectly over the boxes in the stamped image. As a finishing touch, I used the small scallop border punch from EK Success for the bottom edge of the card. I hope this card makes you smile as much as it makes me smile! :) Thanks for stopping by and have a great day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Happy Greetings (Hero Arts), Sunny Window (Stampendous); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Paper- Just Chillin' Girl (Making Memories), Certainly Celery (SU), glittery pink (Glitter Stack (DCWV); Accessories- Copic markers, border punch (EK Success), white gel pen, ruffle edge ribbon (May Arts); Finished card measures 5.5"x 4.25"

Flower Soft Happy Birthday!

Here's a soft, sweet birthday card I made using some Lemon Flower Soft. I just LOVE how light this color is. It makes the flowers look so soft and delicate. I used the Welcome Baby Cuttlebug folder for the background and stamped Happy Birthday on the space that the folder leaves for a die cut sentiment. As a finishing touch, I used some Lemon Tart buttons.

Thank you for stopping by today! I hope you're having a wonderful Sunday! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- A Flower For All Seasons (SU), Everything Happy (Stampendous); Ink- Onyx Black (Versafine); Paper- Lemon Tart (PTI); Accessories- oval punch (Marvy Uchida), Lemon Flower Soft (Flower Soft), Lemon Tart buttons (PTI), Welcome Baby Cuttlebug folder (Provocraft), corner rounder, Copic markers; Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"

You Are Awesome

Here's a simple little card I made using the Chalk Board Stamp set from Stampendous. You can find it at Stamper's Dream. It makes a great set for any school or child-related project. The crayon child-written look of the sentiments make it perfect for little treats or cards from your child to classmates or teachers.

I used paper from the Nana's KIDS Stack from Die Cut With a View. I added some ribbon, brads and an Apple a Day Sticker from Stampendous for finishing touches.

Thanks for stopping by today! Have a wonderful day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Chalk Board set (Stampendous); Ink- Whisper White Craft (SU), Pure Poppy (PTI); Paper- Nana's KIDS Stack (DCWV), Pure Poppy (PTI); Accessories- ribbon (May Arts), brads (Making Memories), Apple a Day Sticker (Stampendous); Finished card measures 4.25" square

Happy July 4th!

Happy Fourth of July! This is my FAVORITE holiday and I just LOVE celebrating with picnics and fireworks! Hope your day is safe and fun-filled!

I used one of my favorite Stampendous Bee images for this card. I got it a while ago at Stamper's Dream, but it has since flown off the shelves! LOL Michelle does have lots of other adorable Stampendous images, though! I paired this image with patterned paper from the Summer Stack by Die Cut With a View. I thought it would be perfect for the little bee about to dig into his watermelon! I can't wait to dig into some watermelon myself! :)

Have a WONDERFUL day today and thanks so much for stopping by! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Watermelon Bee (Stampendous); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Paper- Summer Stack (DCWV), white (Georgia-Pacific); Accessories- circle and scallop circle punches (Marvy-Uchida), ribbon (Darice), paper piercer; Copic markers; Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"

School Days

Here's a cute little set I got at Stamper's Dream a little while ago. This is the first chance I've had to ink it up. It's called School For Max and it's from Stampendous. Isn't that little mouse adorable? I thought the set would be perfect for little cards, treats or scrapbook pages for my kids since they're all very young. I'd like to put together some preschool scrapbook pages of Savannah and this set would work very well.

I used the Penny Lane Free Bird paper from My Mind's Eye, also found at Stamper's Dream. The holograph stickers are the An Apple a Day stickers from Stampendous.

Don't forget to check out the Sales & Specials section at Stamper's Dream. Michelle has LOTS of stuff in there that you just might want to snatch up before it's all gone! Thanks for stopping by today! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- School For Max (Stampendous); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Paper- Penny Lane Free Bird (My Mind's Eye), white (Georgia-Pacific); Accessories- Copic markers, An Apple a Day Stickers (Stampendous); Finished card measures 4.25"x5.5"

I Get a Kick

Here's a cute little card using one of my favorite characters. . .Changito! This is the Changito Kick stamp and I Get a Kick sentiment from Stampendous. You can find them both at Stamper's Dream. They are both cling rubber stamps which make them very easy to store and even easier to stamp with. Michelle has a lot of adorable Stampendous stamps in the store and a lot of them are the cling stamps.

I colored the image with Copic markers and added some faux stitching to frame the image. The card came together pretty quickly. Thanks for stopping by today and have a wonderful day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Changito Kick, I Get a Kick (Stampendous); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Paper- white (Georgia-Pacific), Pure Poppy (PTI); Accessories- gingham ribbon, brad (Darice), paper piercer, Copic markers; Finished card measures 4.25" square

Happy Summer

I hope you all had a wonderful a weekend as I did. The weather was absolutely beautiful! I just LOVE summer. . .it's my favorite season. I love being able to wear shorts and lighter clothing, no coats or jackets. . .especially where the kids are concerned. They're so much easier to dress in the summer, aren't they? :)

The warm, beautiful weather this weekend inspired my card for today. Light, summery colors, sunflowers and ladybugs all mean summer to me. I used the Sunny Window cling stamp from Stampendous and the sentiment is from the Happy Greetings Sparkles Clear set by Hero Arts. I used the Large Labels Nestabilities from Spellbinders for matting the focal image and the patterned paper is from the Just Chillin' Girl Paper pad from Making Memories. All of these products can be found at Stamper's Dream. Thanks for stopping by today and have a wonderful day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Sunny Window (Stampendous), Happy Greetings Sparkles Clear set (Hero Arts); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Paper- Certainly Celery (SU), Just Chillin' Girl (Making Memories); Accessories- Large Labels Nestabilities (Spellbinders), red grosgrain (Darice), border punch (EK Success), Copic markers; Finished card measures 4.25" square

Happy Spring

Due to all of the rain we've been having lately, I thought this card would be appropriate! :) The image is Shower Chick from Stampendous and the sentiment is from the Happy Greetings Sparkle Clear set from Hero Arts. Both of these sets as well as the May Arts ribbon and Sparkly Fluff (I used Lemon Drop Yellow) can be found at Stamper's Dream. The little flower in her hair is also from the Happy Greetings Sparkle Clear set. It fit perfectly over the stamped flower. The chick looks so fluffy in real life and the sparkles in the fluff add that little adorable "extra". . .almost like glistening rain drops! :)

Thanks for stopping by today and have a great day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Shower Chick (Stampendous), Happy Greetings Sparkle Clear set (Hero Arts); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Paper- white (Georgia-Pacific), Lemon Tart (PTI); Accessories- paper piercer, Lemon Drop Yellow Sparkly Fluff (Our Craft Lounge), border punch (EK Success), Copic markers, ribbon (May Arts); Finished card measures 4.25" square

Weekend Sketch Challenge #80

It's time for another Weekend Sketch Challenge! Today's hostess is Cambria, so head on over to her blog to see the sketch and play along!

I just recently got this adorable Stampendous Cling image called Smile Curve. You can find it at Stamper's Dream along with the patterned paper Just Chillin' Girl from Making Memories. I stamped the image and then cut it out with my Plain Circle Nestabilities and framed it with the Blossom Nestabilities. I colored in the smiley face with Copic markers and added some highlights with a white gel pen. Does't that image just make you smile?

Make sure you stop and see what fabulous creations Beate, Cambria, Jenn, Laurie, Lori and Sharon have for you! Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Smile Curve (Stampendous); Ink- Onyx Black (Versafine); Paper- white (Georgia-Pacific), Just Chillin' Girl (Making Memories), Basic Black (SU); Accessories- Copic markers, Plain Circle and Blossom Nestabilities (Spellbinders), white gel pen, piercing template (Ornare), Summer Sunrise ribbon (PTI); Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"

You Take the Cake

Here's a "sweet" little card I made using the Tiers of Treats stamp from Stampendous. The sentiment is from the Birthday Cakes clear stamp set from Impression Obsession, but it is currently out of stock. You can find the Tiers of Treats stamp at Stamper's Dream along with lots of NEW Stampendous!

The papers I used are from the Nana's Nursery Baby Girl Stack from Die Cut With a View. The ribbon is Pink Grograin from May Arts, also found at Stamper's Dream. I colored the treats using Copic markers and cut the image out using my Plain Oval Nestabilities.

Thanks for stopping by today. Hope you're having a great day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Tiers of Treats (Stampendous), Birthday Cakes (Impressions Obsession); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Paper- Nana's Nursery Baby Girl Stack (DCWV); Accessories- Copic markers, Plain and Scallop Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders), pink grosgrain (May Arts); Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"

Weekend Sketch Challenge #78

It's FRIDAY and time for another Weekend Sketch Challenge! This week's sketch is being hosted by Sharon, so head on over to her blog to check out the sketch and play along!

I dug out a little Stampendous Bee image that I've had for a long time and haven't used for a long time! :) It's called Bee Secret. . .soo cute! I paired it up with a sentiment from the Handwritten Notes set from Papertrey Ink. I also used some really wide ribbon that I've had and never used because of how wide it is. It worked well for this card, though.

Be sure and check out what Beate, Cambria, Jenn, Laurie, Lori, MaryJo and Sharon have created using this sketch. I can't wait to see their beautiful creations! Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Secret Bee (Stampendous), Handwritten Notes (PTI); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Paper- DCWV, Regal Rose, Pink Pirouette (SU), New Leaf (PTI); Accessories- white gel pen, circle punches (SU), Copic markers, ribbon (Darice); Finished card measures 4.25"x5.5"

A Dreamy Challenge

This month's Stamper's Dream Dreamy Challenge was to CASE another Dream Team member's card. I was assigned to CASE one of Kimberly's cards. What a pleasure that was! It took me FOREVER to decide which amazing card I wanted to CASE! I finally decided on this adorable card. Isn't it just TOO CUTE? For my card, I changed the papers, colors and stamps. I used the Hap Bee Day stamp set from Stampendous. I just love the Stampendous Bees! Be sure and stop by to see the creations of the rest of the Dream Team:


Cindy
Denise
Kimberly
Laurie
Michelle
Tosha


We'd LOVE for you to play along! You can CASE any of the Dream Team member's Stamper's Dream cards, but you don't have to use stamps that Stamper's Dream carries if you don't have any. If you upload to SCS, please use keyword SDDC6 and also link to the card you are CASEing. Michelle is offering some Dreamy Treats to a lucky winner, so be sure and link your creation to the comments section of Michelle's blog! We look forward to seeing your creations! Thanks for stopping by!

Ta Da!

Look at this ADORABLE ballerina Changito from Stampendous! This Changito as well as the sentiment can be found at Stamper's Dream! What's even cooler is that they are cling stamps! That's right! Stampendous has started producing cling stamps and you can find them HERE at Stamper's Dream. If you love cling stamps because they save on storage space, then you'll LOVE these!

For this card I used the Penny Lane Maggie May line from My Mind's Eye, also available at Stamper's Dream. Michelle has stocked a great selection of My Mind's Eye papers! I used Jen's Sketch For You To Try for this card. It worked perfectly with the stamps. Thanks for the inspiration, Jen! And thank YOU for stopping by today! Be sure and stop back later for a sneak peek! :)SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Changito Ballerina, sentiment (Stampendous); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Paper- Penny Lane Maggie May (My Mind's Eye), Solar white (Neena); Accessories- Celery wide grosgrain, wide oval punch (SU), glitter dots, paper piercer, Copic markers, Stardust Stickles; Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"

A Dreamy Challenge

This month's Dreamy Challenge at Stamper's Dream was to create a 3 degree monochromatic card. . .using a light, medium and dark of one color. I used all pink. The image is from the Butterfly Beauties set from Stampendous and the sentiment is from the Expressions set from Inkadinkado. . .both available at Stamper's Dream. The papers are all Pink Prismatics from Prism Papers, consisting of Iced Pink, Frosted Pink and Intense Pink.

We'd LOVE for you to play along! If you upload to SCS, please use keyword SDDC5. Michelle is offering some Dreamy Treats to a lucky winner, so be sure and link your creation to the comments section of Michelle's blog! Stop and see what the fabulous Dream Team has come up with for this sketch!

Cindy
Denise
Kimberly
Laurie
Michelle
Tosha

Thanks for stopping by and I can't wait to see what you create! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Butterfly Beauties (Stampendous), Expressions (Inkadinkado); Ink- Rose Red (SU), Pink Petunia (VersaMagic); Paper- white (Georgia-Pacific), Pink Prismatics (Prism Papers), vellum; Accessories- ribbon (May Arts), Iced Grapefruit Sparkle Fibers; Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"

Another Dreamy Challenge

This month's Dreamy Challenge at Stamper's Dream was a sketch. . .my favorite! Didn't Tosh come up with an awesome sketch? I used the Flutterfly Friends set by Stampendous. We'd LOVE for you to play along! If you upload to SCS, please use keyword SDDC4. Michelle is offering some Dreamy Treats to a lucky winner, so be sure and link your creation to the comments section of Michelle's blog!

Stop and see what the fabulous Dream Team has come up with for this sketch!

Cindy

Denise
Kimberly

Laurie
Michelle
Tosha

Thanks for stopping by and I can't wait to see what you create!

Hello Friend!

It felt good to make a card today that wasn't holiday or winter! I've had this Flutterfly Friends set from Stampendous for a while and have only used it once, I think. Isn't it adorable? I have adored it since Michelle at Stamper's Dream sent it to me. You can find all sorts of adorable Stampendous stamps and accessories at Stamper's Dream!

I colored in the butterfly with Certainly Celery and a Tea Rose Copic marker. I used Water Dew Drops to embellish. Thanks for stopping by today. Hope you're having a wonderful day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Flutterfly Friends (Stampendous); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Paper- Memory Box, Certainly Celery (SU), white (Georgia-Pacific); Accessories- Certainly Celery marker, horizontal slot punch, Certainly Celery wide grosgrain (SU), Tea Rose Copic marker, Water Dew Drops (The Robin's Nest); Finished card measures 4.25" square

Bless Your Little Hearth

You all know it's no secret how much I LOVE the Changito stamps! When I saw this one at Stamper's Dream, I just HAD to have it. How adorable! Michelle has a great selection of Stampendous stamps in the store. . .both holiday and non-holiday. So, if you love the Changitos as much as I do. . .or the Bees (so cute too!), head on over and check them out!

For this card I used some Wild Asparagus paper that I've had for a while. This image always looks so warm and homey to me and I thought these patterned papers worked well with that feel. Thanks for stopping by today! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Bless Your Little Hearth (Stampendous); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Paper- Wild Asparagus; Accessories- Copic markers, Dew Drops (The Robin's Nest), velvet ribbon (Darice), Labels 1 Nestabilities (Spellbinders); Finished card measures 4.25" square

TLC196

This is for today's Technique Lover's Challenge on SCS, to make a pop up gift card. I've always wanted to make one of these, but never got around to it. It was so very easy to make. . .you should really give it a try if you haven't already. I may actually make a bunch of these for Christmas. I used the Changito Cocoa stamp from Stampendous. You can find it at Stamper's Dream.

Speaking of Stamper's Dream, there is a holiday sale going on NOW through November 30th! ALL Holiday stamps are on sale for 15% off!!! All you have to do is enter the coupon code HOLIDAYS on the checkout page to apply the discount! So head on over and check it out! Thanks for stopping by today and have a great day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Changito Cocoa (Stampendous); Paper- DCWV; Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Accessories- Copic markers, Celery wide grosgrain (SU); Finished card measures 4.25" square