Seahorse Beauty

I am in love with this entire sheet by Elaine Cox. They are such a joy to color!

Supply List
Image-Mirima by Elaine Cox for Sweet Pea Stamps

Stamp Ink
Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Designer papers-unknown

Copic Markers
Skin tones-yr0000, e000, e30
Hair-e13, e15, e17, e18
Eyes-w00, w1, w3, w5, e13, e35
Lips-r00, r11
Seahorse-yr31, r00, r01, r02
Flower-bg01, bg05, bg07
Bubbles-b000, b00, b02

Misc. Supplies
Sizzix die "Flourish #10)
Teal gems
Silver shell charm
Blossoms, Kaisercraft "sea breeze"
Smooch "Illuminate"
Chalks
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Your Next Stamps-#41 so charming
Crafts & Me-#33 swirls
Pixie Dust-#73 under the sea
Stamp Insanity-#57 bling
Paper Sundaes-#68 Magical & Mythical (10 max)
Everybody Art-#141 flowers
Tuesday Throwdown-#48 die cuts
City Crafter-#55 by the sea

House Mouse & Friends Challenge #95- Flowers

This week the House Mouse and Friends Challenge we are all about flowers! Such a refreshing change after all the snow and rain! I hope you will have a chance to play along! Be sure to stop by the House Mouse & Friends Challenge Blog to see the sketch and wonderful samples the team has to share with you!

Supply List
Image
Gorgeous Guinea , House Mouse Stamps
Sentiment-Raindrop Echo Designs for Whimsy Stamps

Stamp Ink
Memento Black Tuxedo
Vintage Photo, Tim Holtz Distress ink

Papers
Neenah white card stock
Designer paper- Prima Madeline Collection "Rosalie"
Solid color card stocks-Stampin Up

Copic Markers
Mouse-e30, e42, w1, w3
Background-b0000, b000, 0
Grass-yg61, yg63, yg03, g21
Guinea Pig-r00, r01, rv55, rv63, rv66, t1, t3, 0

Misc Supplies:
Wide, satin aqua ribbon
Magnolia chandelier garland-pink
dimensional adhesive
Various blossoms
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Bugaboo-Anything goes
Prairie Fairy Friday-#52 for the girls
Simple Doodles-#43 something a mom would say
Paper Play-#18 show us your style
Southern Girls-#18 for the girls
Sentimental Sunday-#54 anything goes

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #110

It's time for another cupcake inspired challenge! Our sponsor this week is Glitterbabe. They generously shared a stamp for me to create my project with. If you aren't familiar with them you will most certainly want to check out their goodies!!!
Don't forget to check out the projects the team has to share on the Cupcake Inspirations Blog too.

Here's the inspirational cake for this challenge:

and my project to share with you:

Supply List
Image- Crocus
Sentiment-Kaiser Craft Friendship sentiments

Papers
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Designer Print and Card Stocks-unknown

Copic Markers
Flowers-yr30, y00, y32
Leaves/stems-yg61, yg3
Background-b0000

Misc. Supplies:
Yellow trim-unknown manufacturer
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Truly Scrumptious-Sketch #56
Stamping with the Dragon-May Day
Crazy 4 Challenges-#86 flowers
Etsy Inspired-#138 inspiration item here

There's No Place Like Gnome

For the May New Release Digi Hop for Whimsy Stamps Click here

I must admit I don't have any garden gnomes...but I don't have any gardens either hehe. I do think they are super cute though! This lil one is from Meljen's new release this week. Click here to see all the new digis for this week!

Supply List
Image-"Beardy Gnome"- Meljen's Designs for Whimsy Stamps
Sentiment-Whimsie Doodles
Cloud-Magnolia Stamps

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Designer paper-My Favorite Things
Solid Color Card Stocks-unknown

Copic Markers
Skin tones-yr0000, e000, e30
Cheeks-r00, r01, r11
Beard-w1, w3, 0
Hat/shirt-r24, r29
Pants-b05, b06, b18
Shoes-w5, w7
Flower-y11, y13, yr04
Clouds/sky-b0000, b000, b21, w00
Ground-yg91, yg93

Misc. Supplies
2 lg. white buttons
thin fiber (colored with r24)
Smooch "gold"
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Sketchy colors-sketch #69
Cupcake Craft-#140 something that begins with C (clouds)
Secret Crafter-#133 neglected stash (cloud stamp)

Stamp Something Challenge-Digi Somethings

For the May New Release Digi Hop for Whimsy Stamps Click here

I'm so lucky I get to share two projects with you today for Stamp Something's Digi Day! The first image is from Sassy Studio (I'm a HUGE fan!) and the second is from the newest digital artist at Whimsy Stamps, Moon Cookie Gallery.

Quote reads
"Well I won't think about this now...I'll think about it tomorrow"
Scarlett O'Hara in Gone with the Wind.

So of course the challenge this week at Stamp Something is to show us projects with digis. Don't forget to stop and see the team's inspiration here.

Supply List
Images
Gone with the Wind-Sassy Studio
Whimsically Swirly Vase-Moon Cookie Gallery for Whimsy Stamps
Sentiment for Vase card-Raindrop Echo Designs for Whimsy Stamps

Stamp Ink
Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Solid Color Card Stocks-Stampin Up
Designer Print Card Stock for Scarlett-My Mind's Eye "home"
Designer Print Card Stock for Flower Pot-Imaginisce "Twitterpated"

Copic Markers
Scarlett
Skin tones-yr0000, e000, e30
Hair-e23, e25, e35, e59
Eyes-w1,w3, w5, e13, e35
Dress-g19, g29, yg13, yg25
Feather-e41, e42
Rope/rose-yr23, yr24
Flower pot
Vase-bg53, bg45, bg05
Flowers-r43, r35, r37, y32, y26
Leaves-yg61, yg63

Misc. Supplies
Scarlett
Misc. beads and wire
Spellbinder/Nestability Die-Scalloped Rectangle
Chalks
Flower Pot
white metal dots
clear sticker dots (for flower centers)
Spellbinder/Nestability Die-Lacey Ovals
White satin ribbon
white flat lace trim
Both projects
dimensional adhesive
Cuttlebug or Big Shot
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Scarlett Card
Drunken Stampers-#65 Say it like it is
Crafting Ho's-Strong, influential women
Kaboodle Doodles-#65 embellishment that begins with B (beads) 10 MAX
Ooh La La-#79 Tres Chic

Flower Pot Card
Really Reasonable Ribbon-#23 two ribbons, laces, or trims

Mo's Digital Pencil Too Challenge #81

For the May New Release Digi Hop for Whimsy Stamps Click here

This week at Mo's Challenge our theme is monochromatic. I though it would be fun to use this queen image from Mo's "Alice in Wonderland" collection. The playing card is just a piece of clipart I got off the internet and printed it out in grayscale. I hope you will be able to play along and as always check out the inspiration our team has to share!

Supply List
Image
"Queen of Hearts" from Digital Pencil Too by Mo Manning
Sentiment-Sassy Studio (not sure if still available)

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Solid color card stock-unknown
Designer Paper-unknown

Copic Markers
w00, w1, w3, w5, w7

Misc. Supplies
Black/lace trim (colored w3)
Square, black adhesive gems
black Sakura glaze pen
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Belli challenge-#116 Royal
Daring Cardmaker-by royal appointment
Paper Cutz-#89 anything goes
Etsy Inspired-#137 Inspiration item here
Drunken Stampers-#65 Say it like it is
ECP-#37 royal influenced
Spoonful of Sugar-#150 white plus one other color
Papertake Weekly-#59 Anything goes

Mother's Day Gift Box

I am having lots of fun with boxes lately! I have another little "chocolate box to share with you today. This one I made a little flap that tucks behind the lace/ribbon to hold the lid closed. I also made the card on the top open.

Supply List
Image-Hanglar Stanglar
Sentiment-Hero Arts

Stamp Ink
Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Solid Color Card Stocks-Stampin Up
Designer Paper-unknown

Copic Markers
Skin tones-yr0000, e000, e31
Hair-e40, e41, e42
Clothing-b91, b93, b95, e42, e43, e44, e47
Flower-yg61, yg63, rv32, r81

Misc. Supplies
Chocolate Box tutorial by Kirsten
Cheery Lynn Designs Metal Doily Die "Italian Flourish"
Lace and dotted pink ribbon
dimensional adhesive
Scoring Board
Cuttlebug or Big Shot
Chalks
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Really Reasonable Ribbon -#23 2 laces, ribbons or trims
Dutch Dare-#110 for mom
Crafty Ann's-#39 fancy folds
Stamp Scrap and Doodle-Mother's Day
2 Sisters-#37 for a mom
Sentimental Sundays-#53 Mother's Day
Stamp with Fun-#109 lace or ribbon
Pear Tree Designs-#47 free for all
Creative Card Crew-for mom
Tuesday Throwdown-#47 Mother's Day

Magnolia Pizza Box

For the May New Release Digi Hop for Whimsy Stamps Click here

I could not find a template/tutorial pizza box that was 6x6. I love how it turned out. My template/tutorial is linked on my blog with my list of tutorials as well as below. It's easy to change the size, just make the 6" measurement whatever you desire.
Supply List
Image-Tilda with Flower Pot-Magnolia Stamps

Stamp Ink
Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Designer Paper-The Girl's Paperie "kitch" Rose Bouquet and Geranium Stripe
Solid Color Card Stock-Bazzill Basics

Copic Markers
Skin Tones-yr0000, e000, e30
Hair-e42, e43, e44
Hair bows/coat-r81, r83, r85
Dress-y11, y13
Boots-e23, e25
Flower pot-e97, e99
Flowers-yg61, b91, b93

Misc. Supplies
6" Pizza box template
Magnolia "Doo-hickey" metal die-tag
Chalk for cheeks
Smooch “Illuminate” for flower centers and butterflies
Scor Tape for box assembly
White flat lace-10” section for a bow and 6” section for card-May Arts
3 Prima flowers-ivory and pink assorted
Antique Linen Tim Holtz Distress ink
Ivory button for bow
Kaisercraft Pearls-latte
Martha Stewart leaf punch-Frond
Natural Twine
Glimmer Mist-Wheatfields DO NOT SHAKE IT, to spray lace
Scoring Board and tool
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Charisma Cardz-#17 april showers/may flowers
Digi Doodles-#56 anything goes
Moving Along with the Times-#96 Anything goes
Just Add Ink-#66 Add a flower
Paper Cutz-#89 anything goes
Just Magnolia-#104 buttons, bows & bling
Prairie Fairy Friday-#51 April showers-May Flowers
Stampin with the Dragon-May Day
Etsy Inspired-#137 Inspiration item here
Totally Gorjuss-#78 1 (image), 2 (designer papers), 3 (roses)
Magnolia Stamp Lovers-Flowers
Really Reasonable Ribbon-#23 2 ribbons, laces or trims (flat lace and hemp string)
Stamp with Fun-#109 lace or ribbon

Beautiful Bride Box

For the May New Release Digi Hop for Whimsy Stamps Click here

Supply List
Image-Dryad Bride by Ching Chou Kuik for Sweet Pea Stamps

Stamp Ink
Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Color Card Stock-Stampin Up

Copic Markers
Skin tones-yr0000, e000, e30
Hair-e41, e42, e43
Eyes-w00, w1, w3, w5
clothing-v91, v93, v95
Veil-v91, 0
Flowers-b91, b93, b95, v95, v99
Greenery-yg61, yg63
Background-e41, e42, v03

Misc. Supplies
Chocolate Box tutorial by Kirsten
Crocheted lace-ivory
Martha Stewart Border punch-lace doily
Seam binding ribbon
Smooch "Illuminate"
Ranger Glossy Accents
Chalks
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Crafty Ann's-#39 fancy folds
Lexi's Creations-#38 Anything but a card
Sarah Hurley-340 butterflies/things with wings
Digi Doodles-#56 anything goes
Everybody Art-#139 fairies
Paper Cutz-#89 anything goes
If the Shoe Fits-#77 things with wings
Etsy Inspired-#137 Inspiration item here
Really Reasonable Ribbon-#23 2 ribbons, laces or trims
Incy Wincy Designs-#92 I do
Stamp with Fun-#109 lace or ribbon

Whimsy Stamps April Digi Hop, Cupcake Inspirations #109 and Crissy's May Challenge

Welcome to our Digital Blog Hop!

If you arrived from Jackie's Blog you are right on track!
To start at the top, head over to The Whimsy Inspiration Blog.

Here's the scoop!

~Comment on each stop along the way as there will be 2 random blogs chosen among us to give away a digi of the winner's choice.

~The Grand Prize winner of the hop chosen from the very last stop will receive 5 new digital stamps of their choice from Whimsy and a chance to use those new digital images as a guest designer for Whimsy for the entire month.

~hop ends May 12th at 11cst

Here's the inspirational cake for this challenge:

and my project to share with you:

This image is by Crissy Armstrong. I am combining my blog hop project with the Sunday's With Crissy Challenge for May and Cupcake Inspiration Challenge #109. Crissy's May Challenge is flowers. The Cupcake Inspiration is the cupcake photo above. Don't forget to check out the projects the team has to share on the Cupcake Inspirations Blog too.

Supply List
Image-"Nose to nose" by Crissy Armstrong for Whimsy Stamps (digi)

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Designer Paper-Bella Blvd. Tail Waggers & Cat Naps
Solid Color Card Stock-Stampin Up

Copic Markers
Skin tones-yr0000, e000, e30
Hair-e41, e42, e43
Clothing-y32, y26, e25, e27, e29
Dog-e31, e33, e13, e08, e09
Background-e41, e42, e43, y32

Misc. Supplies
Cream felt
My Favorite Things "Die-namics" rolled flower dies
Silver paw charm
Silver and green beads
Natural twine
dark brown grosgrain ribbon
Magnolia "Doohickey" scalloped border die
dimensional adhesive
Martha Stewart-frond branch leaf punch
Spellbinder/Nestability Dies- Classic Ovals LG & Scalloped Ovals LG
Cuttlebug or Big Shot
Chalks
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Mojo Monday-#188 Sketch
My Time To Craft-#138 Perfect Pets
Charisma Cardz-#17 april showers/may flowers
Digi Doodles-#56 anything goes
Moving Along with the Times-#96 Anything goes
Just Add Ink-#66 Add a flower
Paper Cutz-#89 anything goes
Frosted Designs-Stripes & dots
Wags N whiskers-#53 dies/punches
Catered Crop-FTR 11 (stripes, leaves, copics, diecuts)

Now I'll send you over to see Domi to continue your hop! Enjoy the trip!!!