Chi Chi Memories, final Guest Design Project

Please click HERE for my RAK Card Event for my sister (through 6/2)

and click HERE for the House Mouse & Friends 1st Ever Blog Hop (through 6/ 7)

I have really enjoyed the cute images from Chi Chi Memories this month! I hope you've enjoyed my projects with them! She carries things other than stamps too so be sure to check it out!

Supplies used on this project:
Image-Freddie Loves Daddy, Chi Chi Memories; sentiment Stampendous
Papers-DP unknown, bordering blue and old olive card stock Stampin Up, white Couture card stock
Copics-
Outlining-w1, w3, w5
Elephants-yg91, yg93, yg95, yg97, b93, b95, b97 , b39
Flower-y26, e35, yr04, g07
Misc-handmade flower, blue button, distressing tool, distress ink (Tim Holtz walnut)

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Flourishes-#68 Make your own flowers
Creative Inspirations-#62 distressing
CRAFT Challenge-#52 blue and green
Charisma Cardz-#21 Circles (blossom)

Paperworks Co. Sunday Sketch 35

Please click HERE for my RAK Card Event for my sister (through 6/2)

and click HERE for the House Mouse & Friends 1st Ever Blog Hop (through 6/ 7)

This week's Sunday sketch at PWCO is a unique one! I really got a "splashy" feel from it so that's what I went with. Please stop by the PWCO Blog and join us this week! This is my farewell project for Paperworks Co. I have enjoyed working on their team and for Peggy a great deal. She has a wonderful company and some really exciting things going on! I am so grateful for her generosity in her donation to my RAK project for my sister Jayme.

Supplies used on this project:
Image-Puddles of Fun, Rachelle Anne Miller for PWCO
Paper-white Couture card stock, blue and pink card stock scraps for mounting image
Copics-b05, b16, b24, y21, y26, e35, yr04, yr12, tr09, r11, g05, g07, rv04, rv14

Pollycraft Challenge #46-Hidden Message

Please click HERE for my RAK Card Event for my sister (through 6/2)

and click HERE for the House Mouse & Friends 1st Ever Blog Hop (through 6/ 7)

Sorry for so many pics but I wanted to be sure you could see everything! Our challenge for you at Pollycraft this week is to have a hidden message somewhere in your project. It's not hard...just make a tiny slit in your image somewhere and tuck it in! I add a piece of ribbon so it won't come completely out and then not be able to get it back in! Please check out the wonderful creations by the Pollycraft Girls! You can check out all the adorable Pollycraft goodies at the store.

Supplies used in this project:
Images-Cuthbert and Kiki-Princess Kiki, Brave Knight Cuthbert, Sentiments by Stampendous
Papers-DP unknown but one of my all time fav's, pretty in pink card stock Stampin Up, white Couture card stock
Copics-
Castle-w1,w3, w5
Kiki-e41, e30, e53, rv32, rv34, yg01, yg05
Frog-g03, g05
Sky-b21
Cuthbert-e41, e30, e53, e34
Grass-g21, g24
Armor-c1, c3, c5
Misc-sticky gem diamonds, scrap of ribbon, dot punch

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Creative Card Crew-Pink/green
My Time To Craft-Bright Colors
Everybody Art-Fairy Tale
Crafty Ann's-#15 lots of color
Fun with Shapes and More-#55 Fav colors
Fussy & Fancy-#11 Recipe
If the Shoe Fits-#36 photo inspiration

Stamp Something Challenge- Recipe Somethings

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and click HERE for the House Mouse & Friends 1st Ever Blog Hop (through 6/ 7)

This week at Stamp Something our challenge for you is to use a recipe: paper, ribbon, bow and tag. Our sponsor is Jenny of Bildmalarna Stamps. If you aren't familiar with them do hop over and check them out! They are super cute! Anxious to see everyone's creations this week!

Supplies used on this project:
Image-"Mimosa Butterfly" Bildmalarna; sentiment unknown
Papers-All Stampin Up, Riding Hood Red and Pink Pirouette card stock
Copics-
Skintones-yr0000, e000, e01, e21
Hair-e33, e34, e35
Fence-e55, e25, e57
Clothing-r35, r24, r29, e37, e59 e49, w1, w3
Grass-g21, g24
Misc-red ribbon with white stripe Stampin Up, red gingham ribbon, slot punch Stampin Up, riding hood red taffeta ribbon Stampin Up, white Sakura glaze pen

Challenges this project qualifies for:
All Sorts-tag
Sketch Saturday- #104 sketch

Delightful Texture Challenge at Digital Delights by Louby Loo-

Please click HERE for my RAK Card Event for my sister (through 6/2)

and click HERE for the House Mouse & Friends 1st Ever Blog Hop (through 6/ 7)

This challenge is to use texture on your project. I love the sweet mermaid and had a background sheet I'd make that used metallic blue and purple paints I knew would work well for this! I also used some mulberry paper that I embossed with the scale Cuttlebug folder. It was originally white, so I airbrushed it with blue and purple to make it fit in better. Our wonderful sponsor for this challenge is Simon Says Stamp! You won't want to miss out on a chance for this prize! Be sure you check out the samples the team has created to inspire you!

Supplies used on this project:
Image-DDBLL Mermaid and sentiment
Papers-white Couture card stock, dark blue and purple card stock, my own background papers
Copics-
Skintones-yr0000, e000, e21
Clothing-b26, b29, b39, bg05, bg07, v17, v09
Hair-e07, e09, e99, e97
Shell-e02, r02, v01, v12
Misc-Cuttlebug embossing folder, scallop oval and oval punches Stampin Up, blue gems, Smooch in Azure and Sugarberry

Challenges this project qualifies for:
One Stop Craft Challenge-#81 Birthstones (sapphire)
Paper Sundaes-#19 Favorite Book/Fairytale (little mermaid)
Digital Tuesday-#60 Cute People

Mo's Digital Challenge #33

Please click HERE for my RAK Card Event for my sister (through 6/2)

and click HERE for the House Mouse & Friends 1st Ever Blog Hop (through 6/ 7)

This is my project for Mo's Challenge this week. The theme is babies, ribbons, buttons and bows. Hope you can play along with us this week! Check out the DT's Creations here!

I'm also offering a huge blog candy in return for a RAK card for my sister Jayme. If you're interested follow the link at the top of this post. She told me this week she's already receiving cards and is enjoying them more than all of you could ever know. Thanks!

Supplies used on this project:
Image-Sleepy Sage, Mo's Digital Pencil
Papers-DP Doodlebug, lime green card stock, Pretty in Pink card Stock Stampin Up, white Couture card stock
Copics-
Skintones-yroooo, e000, e01, e21
Bear-e33, e34, e35, e37
Hair-y21, y26, e35
Clothes-rv32, rv34
Base-w1, w3, w5
Misc-pink satin ribbon, hemp twine, lg lime green button, mini yellow buttons, dimensional adhesive, oval Nestie die, pewter pieces "happy birthday and baby"

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Our Creative Corner-sketch
Incy Wincy Designs-#42 button up
Ooh La La-#54 bright and cheerful
Creative Card Crew-pink and green
My Time to Craft-#93 bright colors
Creative Craft-ribbons and bows
Little Red Wagon-#30 birthday
Stampavie & More-#96 birthday for a girl
Easy Craft Project-#13 buttons

Pretty Pony

Please click HERE for my RAK Card Event for my sister (through 6/2)

Please click HERE for the Stamp Something 2 Yr. Blogaversary Hop (through 5/27)
and click HERE for the House Mouse & Friends 1st Ever Blog Hop (through 6/ 7)

This beauty is the other new Whimsy Stamps carousel horse. It's another of Crissy Armstrong's creations! I am so happy with how this one turned out! I love coloring them!

Supplies used on this project:
Image-Party Pony, Whimsy Stamps by Crissy Armstrong
Papers-DCWV "The At Home Stack", white Couture card stock, chocolate chip Stampin Up card stock
Copics-e41, e30, e43, e53, e55, e57, bg72, bg75
Misc-Paper Shapers swirl punch, Prima blossoms, Copic Airbrush system to color blossoms with BG75, Sponge and Distress ink in walnut

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Papertake Weekly-Say it with flowers
Creative Craft-Blue/brown
Stampavie-#95 flowers
CRAFT Challenge-#51 Birthday

Paperworks Co. Sunday Sketch 34

Please click HERE for my RAK Card Event for my sister (through 6/2)

Please click HERE for the Stamp Something 2 Yr. Blogaversary Hop (through 5/27)
and click HERE for the House Mouse & Friends 1st Ever Blog Hop (through 6/ 7)

This week's Sunday sketch at PWCO is a fun one! I like how it sets off the image so well. Please stop by the PWCO Blog and join us this week!

Supplies used on this project:
Image-"A Surprise Cheer" Rachelle A. Miller Collection, PWCO
Papers-white card stock, light green and dusty pink card stock unknown, DP by Melissa Frances
Copics-c00, c1, c3, yr0000, yr00, bg0000. bg10, rv11, rv95
Misc-white Sakura glaze pen, sticky pearl clusters, corner rounder punch, wide border punch Martha Stewart

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Pixie Dust-#23 pearls
Play Date Cafe'-#30 pale yellow/soft green/pink
CRAFT Challenge-#51 Birthday

House Mouse and Friends Challenge #70 and First Ever Blog Hop!

Please click HERE for my RAK Card Event for my sister (through 6/2)

Please click HERE for the Stamp Something 2 Yr. Blogaversary Hop (through 5/27)

Welcome to the first EVER House Mouse and Friends Blog Hop!

If you arrived from Heather's blog you are right on track!
If you would like to start at the top...head over to the House Mouse & Friends Blog.
Check out the blog's new look! Curt gave it a wonderful update!
There is lots of candy along the journey so be sure you comment at each blog along the way!
Don't forget to be eligible for the prizes you do have to participate in Challenge 7o, use a qualifying image, and be a follower of the HM&F Blog.
The hop runs through June 7th!

This week the HM&F Challenge is a farewell or goodbye card. I made up my own little sentiment and hope you like it. I love the bee image of the mice and think it turned out cute!
Please check out the awesome samples by the DT and be sure to welcome our new team members!

Here's my own candy up for grabs! Just become a follower and leave me a comment with your contact info and I will give these two HM stamps to someone!

Now I will send you on over to see what Lori has to share with you! Have fun hopping!

Supplies used on this project:
Image-"Buzzy Friends" , sentiment my own with Digi-Stamp Boutique bee (possibly retired)
Papers-white card stock Couture, yellow dot and dusty red DP unknown, floral DP "Emily's Flowers" The Paper Studio
Copics-
Bunnies-w1, w3, w5, e30, e33, e53
Bee costume-y21, yr23, e35, c5, c7
Flower0g21, g24, r24, r29, r39
Wings-b00, b000, v000
Shading around entire image-w00, g0000, y0000
Misc-black Copic multiliner, yellow button, green felt flower, red plastic flower, natural twine, Crystal Effects or equivalent product, "star dust" Stickles

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Paper Cutz-#42 buttons +ribbon/lace/hemp
Stamp Simply-#140 Askew

Sunday's With Crissy Challenge #4-Layers

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Please click HERE for the Stamp Something 2 Yr. Blogaversary Hop

Crissy's Challenge #4 is to use layers on your project. Easy right? I sort of went a different direction with this and made layers of my actual image. I love this cute little elephant and it's so cute in pink! I hope you can find a chance to play along! This challenge is bi-weekly so there's plenty of time! Do hop over to Sunday's With Crissy and see the samples the team came up with to inspire you!

Supplies used on this project:
Image-Baby Elephant, by Crissy available here
Papers-white Couture card stock, pink DP, pink card stock
Copics-r81, r83, r85
Misc-pink satin ribbon, wide border punch Martha Stewart, dimensional adheisve

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Kaboodle Doodles-#31 monochromatic
Spoonful of Sugar-#104 Cute and girly
Your Next Stamp-#16 cut it out pop it up
Charisma Cardz-3D
CCEE-babies
Bee Crafty-Something new

Guest Design Project #4 for Chi Chi Memories

This was something fun and different! I wanted to make a card using the clear sheet. I am really please with how it turned out! This little girl is so cute and I love the sentiment I found to go with it!

Supplies used on this project:
Image-Rainy Days, Chi Chi Memories
Papers-white Couture card stock, bright yellow card stock, stripe DP Martha Stewart
Copics-
Skintones-yr0000, e000, e01
Hair-e33, e34, e35
Jacket-y11, y13, y15
Bear-rv32, rv34
Water-b0000, b000, b00
Misc-white flowers (Michael's wedding section), Copic airbrush system (to brush flowers yellow with Copic y15)

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Quixotic Challenge-#26 sentimental
Ooh la la Creations-#54 bright and cheerful
Stamp with Fun-#59 Stripes

Stamp Something Challenge-2 Somethings

Please click HERE for my RAK Card Event for my sister (through 6/2)

Please click HERE for the Stamp Something 2 Yr. Blogaversary Hop (through 5/27)
and click HERE for the House Mouse & Friends 1st Ever Blog Hop (through 6/ 7)

This week we're challenging you to use 2 of something on your projects! I used two flowers, two circles, and two designer papers! Don't ask me where those DP's are from hehehe...I received them in a swap and adore them! Be sure to check out the wonderful samples on the Stamp Something Blog and join in our 2nd Blogaversary Blog hop if you haven't! You will not want to miss out!

Supplies used on this project:
Image-Karen's Doodles, Sentiment Inky Antics
Papers-white Couture card stock, pink and dark brown card stock, multi color stripe and paisley DP
Copics-
Skintones-yr0000, e000, e21
Hair-y21, yr23, e34
Dog-e33, e34, e35
Clothes-e21, e24, r83, r85
Outline background-bg0000, b0000, b000, 0
Ground-yg91, yg93, yg95
Flowers-y21, yr12, yr18, e37, bv11, bv13, y02, y08, yr04, yr12
Misc-Prima flowers, "Star Dust" Stickles, bone charm, pink ribbon, Martha Stewart leaf punch, Large circle Nestie die

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Create 4 Fun-#20 Sketch
Totally Gorjuss-#30 round and round
Cupcake Craft-#91 blooms and charms
Stamp with Fun-#59 Stripes

Stamp Something's 2 year Blogaversary Hop

Please click HERE for my RAK Card Event for my sister (through 6/2)

THIS EVENT IS OVER>>>WINNER IS LISA M. (aka Lisabee)
Welcome to our Blog Hop celebrating our 2nd anniversary!
The theme is CAKE and we're especially thankful to our monthly sponsor
Heidi at Simon Says Stamp and her team!
If you arrived from Diana's blog you are in the right place!
To start at the top I'll send you to the Stamp Something Blog
Hop ends May 27th at 7PM EST

"Tilda's Birthday Kiss plus cake!"

I am so happy with this little card! I went with a side step pattern to show off each image a little better. I had seen some of these around, but never found just the right set of images to work it out for myself. I hope you enjoy it!

Supplies for this project:
Template-side step card template
Images-Magnolia "love cake", "Kissing Edwin", Princess Tilda, "Elegant Heart"; Birthday sentiment Stampin Up
Papers-beige base card stock, white Couture card stock for images, pink floral DP "The Girl's Paperie"
Copics-
Heart/Cake-r81, r83, r85, yg11, yg13, e41, e30, e53
Skintones-yr0000, e000, e21
Tilda's Hair-e33, e34, e35, e37
Tilda's Dress/Shoes-r81, r83, r85, e41, e30, e53, e59, e49
Edwin's Hair-e13, e15, e55
Edwin's Clothes-b95, b97, 0. e41, e30, e53, e34, e35
Misc-Stampin Up border punch, pink Prima roses, Martha Stewart leaf punch, "Star Dust" Stickles, sticky gem pearls, pink/white trim, mini pink brad, chalk for cheeks

Now I will send you on over to visit Erin's Blog and see her wonderful blog hop project!

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Just Magnolia-#55 Girly
Stampin Bees-#58 Food/drink (cake)
All Sorts-#52 Birthday
Ooh La la Creations-#54 bright and cheerful
Papertake Weekly-#45 flowers
Spoonful of Sugar-#104 Cute and Girly
Tuesday Morning Sketch-#46 Favorite color combo + glitter
Crafty Creations-#68 Encouragement or celebration
Stampavie and More-#95 Flowers
Charisma Cardz-3D
Pixie Dust-#23 pearls
CRAFT Challenge-#51 Birthday

Mo's Digital Challenge #32 Love

Please click HERE for my RAK Card Event/Blog Candy for my sister
Please click here for the Whimsy Blog Hop

This is my project for Mo's Challenge this week. The theme is love and you guys all know what a dog lover I am! Isn't this black lab adorable? I've never had a big dog like this, but dang it's so cute! Hope you can play along with us this week! Check out the DT's Creations here!
I'm also offering a huge blog candy in return for a RAK card for my sister Jayme. If you're interested follow the link at the top of this post. Thanks!

Supplies used on this project:
Image-"Buds" Mo's Digital Pencil
Papers-white Couture card stock, DP unknown, Pumpkin Pie card stock Stampin Up
Copics-
Skintones-yr0000, e000, e01, e21
Hair-y21, yr23. e35
Dog-0, c5, c7, c9, 100, r24, r29
Clothing-b01, b02, b05, yr00, yr12, yr04, w1, w3, w5
Shading-w00, b0000, b000, w1, w3, w5
Misc-Smooch in silver, black Copic multiliner

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Paper Cutz-#41 Dog/cat
Easy Craft Project-#12 Orange
Ooh La La Creations-#54 Bright/cheerful

Special RAK Event for My Sister Jayme

*Edited to extend event through June 9th to
coordinate with Spoonful of Sugar Challenge

I am having a special event for my sister Jayme. She is in her early 50's and has terminal lung cancer. To make it worse, her sweet dachshund Molly passed away a couple weeks ago. Today we learned her cancer has spread to several other areas and her time is running out. I am asking for all my card making friends to send her a fun card...not really get well cards obviously, but something pretty or funny that will make her smile. She is a frog collector so frog cards would be awesome! I have been blessed by all those I design for to have a wonderful offer of blog candy. Details are below on how to enter. I will choose a winner June 2nd.

Directions to enter:
1. Create a card that is funny and a frog if you have one! (NO get well cards please)
Inside please include a note saying that you are a stamping friend of her sister Lisa's.

2. Mail your card to
Jayme Clevenger
2826 Wilshire
Woodward, OK 73801
USA

3. Post your card on your blog (if you have one) and directly link back to my event here.

4. Enter your direct link below



Here's the list of incredible goodies up for grabs June 9th
My wonderful sponsors for this event:
Digital Delights by Louby Loo $10.oo Gift Certificate
Mo's Digital Pencil $10.00 Gift Certificate
Pollycraft Designs £20 Gift Certificate (approximately $35)
Crissy Armstrong 5 of her digital images from either Squigglefly or Whimsy Stamps
Whimsy Stamps-"Wings of Hope" stamp and package of roses
Paperworks Co.-
Rachelle Anne Miller collection and sentiments (4 stamps + sentiments)
Tinheart collection and sentiments (6 stamps + sentiments)
Sports series collection (6 stamps)
Little Loud Stamps Valentine's day collection and sentiments (6 stamps + sentiments)
Little Loud Stamps Christmas collection and sentiments (6 stamps + sentiments)
Aqua amigos collection (4 stamps)
Safari friends collection (4 stamps)
Jungle jesters collection (4 stamps)
Di's Digi Downloads-5 images
Simon Says Stamp- House Mouse Image of your choice
Squigglefly- 5 images of the winner's choice

Thanks so much for your help with this very special project!

Published Work!!!

Please click here for the Whimsy Blog Hop

I have been waiting months to see this issue of Card Maker Magazine! I was so excited to have them choose my beach card! It is on pg. 50 of the July 2010 issue (pic of the cover below). I've taken a picture of the page and also included the original photo of the card so you can see it better. Thanks for letting me share my news!

Guest Design Project #3 for Chi Chi Memories

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This little card is my third project for Chi Chi Memories. You guys know I'm crazy about pink. I had a blast with this adorable elephant image! Hope you like it too~

Supplies used on this project:
Image-Elephant Love from Chi Chi Memories; sentiment unknown
Papers-Pretty in Pink card stock Stampin Up, light green card stock and DP unknown
Copics-rv32, rv34, g20, g21
Misc-Border and corner punches Martha Stewart, green dotted ribbon, white twine, dimensional adhesive, metal "forever" tab, pink button

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Penny's Challenge-#29 recipe (1 ribbon, 2DP, 3 embellishments)
Stampavie and More-#94 Pink
Your Next Stamp-#16 cut it out, pop it up
Fab N Funky-#23 metal
Dare U2 Digi-#37 anything goes
Secret Crafter-#83 Metal

Whimsy Stamps New Release Party

Welcome to our Whimsy Stamps Release Party!
These images are wonderful and I am sure you will find all sorts of inspiration along your way! Be sure to leave a nice comment and keep your eyes out for Blog Candy!

If you arrived from Denise's blog you are right on track!
If you would like to start at the top, head on over to see Crissy.

"Proud to Be" Password Book

I have seen so many of these handy little password books on blogs and thought it was time I made one for myself! I found just the right little notebook at Michael's in the dollar bins. I love the carousel horses and am so happy with how it turned out!

Supplies used on this project:
Image-"Proud to Be" and "Ticket Sentiments" by Whimsy Stamps
Paper-bashful blue card stock Stampin Up, white Couture card stock
Copics-w00, w01, w03, w05, b0000, b01, r11
Misc-dotted wide ribbon, sticky gems in various colors, ribbon and lace scraps, spiral punch Stampin Up

Now I will send you on over to visit Ann...you will love her project!

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Everybody Art-#90 make a gift

Paperworks Co. Sunday Sketch 33

Please click here for the Whimsy Blog Hop

Monochromatic is one of my favorite techniques. It is not difficult, really I think it's easier than using color. Just choose a family of gray shades you like and play with it. This week's Sunday sketch at PWCO lent itself well to this technique for me too! It would work using any shade I chose to use, but I'm stuck on those yummy gray tones! Each square is a color of the W family Copic marker as there was no way I could purchase gray tones of card stock to match. I hope you can play along this week!

Supplies used on this project:
Image-"Gone Fishing" Rachelle A. Miller Collection, PWCO
Papers-white card stock, gray cardstock
Copics-0, w1, w3, w5, w7, w9
Misc-4 shades of gray/black mini brads in sets of 3

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Copic Creations-Monochromatic #28
My Time to Craft-#91 Cute
Little Red Wagon-#28 Brads
Stamp, Scrap, & Doodle-#40 Masculine
Kaboodle Doodles-#31 Monochromatic