Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Exploding Book/Card for Halloween



My friend Judy showed me the exploding books she's been making. I loved her idea and decided to try it on a smaller scale. She was using 12x12 sheets and I tried 8x8. I like the smaller version...it works better for me. Please have fun with it though...try whatever size you like! I made a template (see the link below in the supply list) so it's easier to see how to do the folds and assembly.

Supply List
Image-Halloween Brat Pumpkin, Bugaboo Digi Stamps

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Solid Color Card Stock-Stampin Up
Designer Print-K & Company Halloween Tim Coffee

LinkCopic Markers
Skin Tones-yr0000, e000, e30
Hair-e13, e15, e17
Pumpkin Costume-yr04, yr07, yr09
Leaves, stem, shoes, socks-g94, g99, e37, w1, w3
Sucker-r27, r39
Trick or treat pumpkin-yr23, v06

Misc. Supplies
Exploding box/card template/tutorial
ribbon
Scoring Board
Chalks
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Lisa

Saturday, September 3, 2011

Bugaboo Challege



Another fun image and challenge at Bugaboo Stamps today. This Stella just cracks me up! We all know some Stella's I'm sure! Today the challenge at Bugaboo is anything goes...my favorite challenge always.

Supply List
Image-Dorothy Witch, Bugaboo Stamps

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

Copic Markers
Shoes-r27, r39
Stockings-yg05, yg06, yg09, yr04, yr07, yr09
Stella's skin tones-g40, g82
Pumpkin-yr09, yr18, e23
Hair-r24, r14, r08
Cape/hat-bv25, bv29, e13, y26, yg91
Dress-yg97, w7
Desk-e23, e25
Phone-r29, r39
Spider-v06
Outline shading-w1, w3, w5, w7

Misc. Supplies
Stickles, Candy Cane
Black Sakura Glaze Pen
Gold Smooch
Chalks
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Lisa

Friday, August 19, 2011

Stamp Something Challenge-Thank You Somethings


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*NOTE-please excuse my typo...greatful should be spelled grateful! UGH
This week at Stamp Something we're all about gratitude! It's always handy having a cute thank you at the ready! I hope you can join us! Don't forget to stop and see the team's inspiration here.

Supply List
Stamps-Curly Surprisabella, Stamping Bella
Sentiment-my own and computer generated

Ink-Memento, Tuxedo Black

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Designer Print-Imaginisce "Garden Party"
Solid Color Cardstock-Stampin Up

Copic Markers
Skin tones-e000
Hair-e13, e15
Pants-r81, r83, r85
Shirt-yg61, yg63
Ground-w1, w3, w5

Misc. Supplies
White felt
My Favorite Thing Metal Die-"rolled rose"
White seam binding
Black Sakura Glaze pen
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Fussy & Fancy-#43 3 or more of your favorite embellishments
Prairie Fairy Friday-#59 sketch
The Crafty Pad-#134 cute & girly
Creative Card Crew-Make your own flowers
My Time To Craft-#153 g is for grateful
Tuesday Throwdown-3162 non-stamped sentiment
Link

Lisa

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

7 Kids College Fund Challenge #28

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this is the magnet strip that holds on each little calendar

this view shows the little pocket that holds the other calendar months (it's an envelope cut in half)

Ready for 7 Kids College Fund Challenge #28? This time around we want to see those back to school themed projects! Every teacher is thrilled with a "have a great year" gift right? Don't forget to check out the super inspiration the team has to share with you over on the 7 Kids College Fund Challenge Blog. Hope you can join us!

Supply List
Images-Tilda with Glasses & Stack of Books, Magnolia Stamps

Ink-Memento, Tuxedo Black

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Chipboard
Solid Bazzill Basics Card Stocks-Brown, Yellow, Red, Olive Green
Designer Print-Simple Stories “100 days of Summer”
Designer Print-Simple Stories-Calendar sheet

Copic Markers
Skin Tones-yr0000, e000, e30
Hair-y23, yr23, e35
Clothing-r24, r27, e35, e37
Socks-e41, e42
Eyeglass Frames-e35, e37
Eyeglass lenses-0, bg10
Book Covers-g94, g99/ yr23, e35/ e35, e37/e13, e35/ yr04, e13
Book Pages-e41, e42, 0

Misc. Supplies
Chalks
dimensional adhesive
Yellow/white Baker’s Twine
Coordinating large button
Spellbinder/Nestability Dies--Big Scalloped Rectangle, Lacey Oval and Plain Oval
Cuttlebug or Big Shot
Glossy Accents or equivalent product for glasses
Magnet Strips
Half of an envelope (for calendar storage on back)
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this Project Qualifies For:
CCEE-#1132 Glass
Fun with Shapes & More-#89 Twine
All Sorts-#116 Anything but a card
Creative Inspirations-#66 Back to school
Whoopsie Daisy-Anything goes
Crazy Challenge-#80 Movies (Kindergarten Cop)
My Time To Craft-#153 G is for GLASSES
Creative Craft-Anything but a card

Lisa

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Summer Fire Flies

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I don't know about other parts of the world, but during the summer here in Kansas we have fire flies (lightening bugs) like crazy! Sometimes the yard looks like it has a sparkly carpet! They just amaze me. I don't usually say things like that about bugs hehe. I was looking at my Meljen's images the other day and thought this one would be so cute colored at night to show it's glow! I used chalks to make it glow and to make the background dark. Our summer is coming to a close...I'm thankful the 120' temps are gone, but sad to see this time end with my kids!

Supply List
Images
Meljen's Designs
for Whimsy Stamps
Sentiment-my own and computer generated

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Solid Card Stocks-Bazzill Basics

Copic Markers
Bunny-e41, e42, e53, r00, r01
Vest-b93, b95, b97
Fire Fly-bg10, yg63, yg67
Flowers-r81, r83
Grass-yg63, yg67

Misc. Supplies
White pom pom for tail
black lace trim, Recollections
Chalks
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Flutterby-#166 open
Cute Card Thursday-#177 Clean and simple
Daring Cardmakers-Cute
Frosted Designs-Animals
Challenge Up Your Life-#50 no designer paper
Paper Sundaes-#82 Just sayin hi
Whoopsie Daisy-anything goes
My Time to Craft-#153 G is for GLOW
Tuesday Throwdown-#162 non-stamped sentiment

Lisa

Sunday, August 14, 2011

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #123

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It's time for another cupcake inspired challenge! Don't forget to check out the projects the team has to share on the Cupcake Inspirations Blog too. We are always after a guest sweetie for the next week-come join in the fun!


Such fun little cakes this week to inspire you!
and my project to share with you:

Thanks to
For sponsoring this challenge!

Supply List
Images-Meljen's Designs for Whimsy Stamps
Link
Papers
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Solid Color Card Stock-Stampin Up
Designer Paper-Mary EngelbreitLink
Copic Markers
Apple-r27, r29, r39 e23, e25, yg63, yg65
Pencils-y35, y38, yr04, yr07, e41, e42
Worm-yg01, yg03
Circle-y35, y38, b28, g03, g05

Misc. Supplies
Paper piercing tool
Black liner pen
Spellbinder/Nestability Die-circle
Black gingham ribbon
Cuttlebug or Big Shot
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Kaboodle Doodles-#79 Primary Colors
Creative Inspiration-#66 Back to school

Lisa

Whimsy Stamps and Make It Crafty Combined Blog Hop

Whimsy Stamps & Make it Crafty have come together

to create a fun Urban Themed digi collection!

Ann Vento has whipped up her magic and designed an incredible collection of

funky wall sayings, city landscapes and of course a range of super cool street signs.

Check out the Sentiments collection HERE

Make it Crafty is trying something new ...

offering all the different elements for you to build your own urban backdrop.

Check out the Urban Street Collection HERE

Then of course, what better characters to incorporate into such a scene

than the fabulous KennyK rubber stamps available from Whimsy Stamps!


We have broken it in to TWO HOPS

HOP A Starts Here & HOP B Starts HERE!

There will be a winner for EACH HOP and if you hop your way through BOTH,

you’ll go in the draw for the GRAND PRIZE TOO!

HOP A & B Winners will each receive a $15 voucher

from both Whimsy Stamps and Make it Crafty

GRAND PRIZE WINNER will win our full Urban Digital Collection
4 Digi Sentiment sets by Ann Vento & the Urban Elements Collection from Make it Crafty

You are currently on HOP A

If you arrived from Tracy's Blog you are right on track
To start at the top head over to see Tracy

The hop will end Sunday Aug. 21st at 5am CST




I love the way this turned out! I used the Crackle paint to give the bricks cool texture. These images were really fun to work with!

Supply List

Images
Uptown Angel by Kenny K for Whimsy Stamps
Brick Background, fence, trashcan-Urban Street Collection by Make It Crafty
Sentiment-Raindrop Echo Designs for Whimsy Stamps

Stamp Ink
Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Solid Color Card Stocks-Bazzill Basics

Copic Markers
Skin tones-yr0000, e000, e30
Hair-e18, e19
Eyes-w1, w3, w5, yg63, yg67
Lips-r20
Jeans-b91, b93, b95
Shirt-b05, b06
Shoes-w1, w3, r81, r83
Bricks-e15, e35, t5, w1, 0
Trash Can-yg91, yg93

Misc. Supplies
Distress Crackle Paint-Ranger "Rock Candy"
black Sakura glaze pen
Smooch -Silver
dimensional adhesive
Chalks
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

To continue the hop head over to see Jane
Don't forget to leave a comment!
Challenges this project qualifies for:
Challenge Up Your Life-#50 No Designer Paper

Lisa

Saturday, August 13, 2011

Cupcake Cutie-Bugaboo Challenge


I am having so much fun guesting for Bugaboo! Isn't this lil lady a hoot? I love coloring saucy images hehe. Today the challenge at Bugaboo is shabby chic or distressing. I enjoy distressing but can't seem to get the hang of shabby chic! I hope you can join us! The prizes always rock!!!

Supply List
Image-Dottie Cupcake, Bugaboo Stamps
Sentiment-Inkadinkadoo

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Designer Print-The Girl's Paperie "Kitch"
Solid Color Card Stocks-Bazzill Basics

Copic Markers
Skin Tones-yr0000, e000, e30
Hair Color-e23, e25, e27
Dress/bow/lips/boots-r27, r29, r39
Cupcake-r81, r83, r85, b93, b95

Misc. Supplies
Distress Ink-Tim Holtz "Vintage Photo"
Ribbon rosettes, ivory
Chalks
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Charisma Cardz-#32 distressing
Sassy Studio-#85 Distressing
Simple Doodles-#60 Distressing
Mark's Finest Papers-#68 Distressing

LisaLink