Monday, May 30, 2011

Whimsically Topsy Turvey


I love coloring cake! This is an older digi of Meljen's but I still love it!!!
Supply List

Image-Topsy Turvey Cake by Meljen's Designs for Whimsy Stamps

Stamp Ink
Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Designer Print-Unknown

Copic Markers
bg01, bg05, v12, v15, yg01, yg03, yr31, yr15

Misc. Supplies
black Sakura glaze pen
Chalks
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Paper Pretties-#155 birthday
Secret Crafter-#136 clean and simple
Ooh la la-#81 birthday

Lisa

Tilda and her window


Isn't she a sweet little lady? I love these two stamps together! I made a little slit in the window sill so she could fit through and then propped her up with a little dimensional.

Supply List

Images
Romantic window, Leaning Tilda-both Magnolia Stamps
Sentiment-Kaisercraft Friendship Sentiments

Stamp Ink
Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Solid Color Card Stock-Bazzill Basics
Dotted Swiss-Bo Bunny "ocean dots"
Designer Print-Prima "Madeline Collection" Floral Print

Copic Markers
Tilda:
Skin tones-yr0000, e000, e21
Hair-e43, e44, e47
Shirt-bg72, bg75, e42, e43
Pants-e25, e29
Window:
Glass panes-bg10, bg11, 0
Wood shutters-e40, e41, e42
Brick wall-e41, e42, e43, 0
Hearts-e42, e43
Roses-rv09, rv69
Leaves-yg95, yg97

Misc. Supplies
X-acto knife and mat (to cut slit for Tilda)
Chalks for cheeks
White seam binding (colored BG72)
Circle punch for Sentiment
dimensional adhesive
3 Kaiser Craft blossoms-Honey and Seabreeze
Martha Stewart Leaf Punch-Frond Branch
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive


Challenges this project qualifies for:
Creative Card Crew-Anything goes
Just Magnolia-#108 Friends
Digi Doodles-#60 anything goes
2 Sisters-#41 anything goes

Lisa

Sunday, May 29, 2011

New (to me) Digi Company...Wee Stamps


I just discovered this company this week...don't say I didn't warn you! Their images are soooooooooo cute! Don't worry...I'll show you where to shop for them! This little cutie is going to my niece Kari for her birthday! She's turning 10 tomorrow!

Supply List

Image "forest elf" by Wee Stamps
Stores selling her digis: Wee Stamps, Spesch Stamps, Cuddly Buddly Please note different stores sell different ones so look at all 3!

Stamp Ink
Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Designer Paper-Jillibean Soup "summer squash soup" and Darice
Solid Color Card Stock-Bazzill Basics

Copic Markers
Skin tones-yr0000, e000, e30
Hair-e13, e15, e17
Dress/leaves-yg61, yg63, yg67
Flowers-yr01, yr02, bv00, bv01, rv32, rv34, yr31, yr23
Ground-w1, w3, w5
Background-b0000, b000, b00, b01

Misc. Supplies
Border punch-EK "Chinese Knot Chain"
Oval blue adhesive gems, Martha Stewart
Stickles-diamond
Chalks
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Creative Card Crew-Anything goes
Truly Scrumptious-#57 Anything goes
Paper Pretties-#155 birthday
Paper Play-#21 blossoms & blooms
Digi Doodles-#60 Anything goes
Eat Sleep Stamp-Sk #132
Fun with Shapes & More-#84 sparkle
Simple Doodles-#44 Special event
2 Sisters-#41 Anything goes

Lisa

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge DT Call and Challenge #113

Design Team Call
through June 1st at Cupcake Inspirations!
Click the cupcake for details!


It's time for another cupcake inspired challenge! Our sponsor this week is Bugaboo Stamps. They are generously offering the winner 7 digi's! Their images are super cute too! 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-Bugaboo Brats "Best Friends"
Friendship sentiment-Kaiser Craft

Papers
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Designer Print-Bloom Zoom "Autumn Leaves"
Solid Color Card Stocks-Bazzill Basics

Copic Markers
Skin tones-yr0000, e000, e30
Hair-Left Friend: yr31, yr23 Right Friend: yr30, yr31
Clothing-
Left Friend: r22, r32, r43, bg01, bg02
Right Friend: bg02, bg05, y13, g14, e23, e25


Misc. Supplies
Chalks
Cheery Lynn Designs Doily Die-"Italian Flourish"
Spellbinder/Nestability Dies- circle
Cuttlebug or Big Shot
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive
Orange rose, Prima

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Everybody Art-#143 Sketch
Creative Card Crew-Anything Goes
Digital Tuesday-#112 Texture

Digi Doodles-#60 anything goes
2 Sisters-#41 anything goes
Bugaboo-Bright colors

Lisa

Friday, May 27, 2011

Stamp Something Challenge-Sentimental Somethings


Our challenge this week at Stamp Something is to use a sentiment. I had fun doing lots of paper piecing on this card. Our sponsor this week is Simon Says Stamp. Don't forget to stop and see the team's inspiration here.

Supply List
Images
"Time for Bubbly" by My Favorite Things

Stamp Ink
Memento- Tuxedo Black

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Designer Paper-Basic Grey "Urban Prairie"
Silver metallic paper (for mirror)

Copic Markers
Skin tones-yr0000, e000, e30

Misc. Supplies
Black Sakura Gel Pen
Spellbinder/Nestability Die-Lg Oval
Cuttlebug or Big Shot
dimensional adhesive
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Lexi's Creations-#41 spots/stripes
Stamp with Fun-#112 Sketch
Totally Gorjuss-#81 water water
Tuesday Throwdown-#50 stripes
Stampavie-#143 Pink
Truly Scrumptious-#57 anything goes

Lisa

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Mo's Digital Pencil Too Challenge #84



This week at Mo's Challenge we would like to see flowers and pearls on your projects. I hope you will be able to play along and as always check out the inspiration our team has to share!

Supply List
Image
"flower girl" from Digital Pencil Too by Mo Manning

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Designer paper and solid color card stock-unknown

Copic Markers
Skin tones-yr0000, e000, e30
Hair-e15, e15, e17
Dress/bows-r0000, r000, r00, r01, r02
Ground-w1, w3, w5, 0
Background-b0000, b000, b00, 0

Misc. Supplies
white satin ribbon
white lace trim, Really Reasonable Ribbon
White resin rose, Jolee's Boutique
Stickles "crystal"
Small adhesive pearls
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
ECP-#38 pastels
Simple Doodles-#44 Special Day
Crafty Emma-#37 Embellish it
Sweet Sunday Sketch-#118
Truly Scrumptious-#57 Anything goes
Creative Card Crew-Anything goes


Lisa

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

7 Kids College Fund Challenge #22


Ready for 7 Kids College Fund Challenge #22? We have a sketch for you with a fun theme. We want to see a beach theme with the sketch. 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
Image
Pearl Tidepool, Sweet November by CC Designs

Ink
Memento, Tuxedo Black for Tilda

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Designer Paper-Cosmo Cricket "Wanted"

Copic Markers
Skin tones-yr0000, e000, e30
Hair-e13, e15, e17, e18
Clothing-bg32, bg34, bg15
Eyes-w1, w3, w5, bg05
Outline shading-e55, e41, bg11
Background-e52

Misc. Supplies
White roses (colored with e53 and bg11)
Stickles "crystal"
Smooch "pearl and illuminate"
3 flatback teal gems
Martha Stewart Frond branch punch
Seam binding (colored bg32)
Spellbinder/Nestability Dies-LG Oval
Cuttlebug or Big Shot
dimensional adhesive
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Paper Play-#20 Sparkle
The Play Date Cafe-#82 colors
CCEE- #1120 flowers
All Sorts-#104 photo inspired
Totally Gorjuss-#81 water
Creative Card Crew-Anything goes
My Time To Craft-#142 die cut


Lisa

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

Lovely in Lavendar


This winged beauty is another stamp by Meredith Dillman for Sweet Pea Stamps entitled "Wisteria". Her wings are so elegant! I love how she lends her self to sparkles!!!

Supply List

Image-Wisteria, Meredith Dillman for Sweet Pea Stamps

Stamp Ink
Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Designer Print-Bo Bunny "Jazmyne"
Solid Color Card Stocks-Unknown

Copic Markers
Skin tones-yr0000, e000, e30
Hair-e32, e23
Clothing/wings-v91, v93, v95, v99, 0
Leaves-yg61, yg63, yg67
Vine-w3, w5, w7, 0
Background-b0000, b000, b00

Misc. Supplies
Lavendar roses
Martha Stewart Leaf Punch "Frond Branch"
Wide Lace-Maya Road
2 stick pins and misc. beads
Magnolia Doohickey Die "swirls"
Cuttlebug or Big Shot
Gold "thank you" charm
Adhesive gold gems
Stickles-"diamond"
Smooch illuminate
Chalks
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive
dimensional adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Flutterby-#155 open
Truly Scrumptious-#57 anything goes
Paper Play-#20 Sparkle
Incy Wincy-#95 lavendar and lace
Paper Playtime-#46 anything goes and charm

Lisa

Monday, May 23, 2011

House Mouse & Friends Challenge #96- Thinkin Packers


This week the House Mouse and Friends Challenge we have a new sort of challenge! We are thinking Packers....as in Green Bay! We want to see yellow, green and white. I'm not a football girl...so I had to ask my hubby what the colors were since I wasn't sure hehe. 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
Birthday Cupcake , House Mouse Stamps
Sentiment- Stampendous Happy Messages

Stamp Ink
Memento Black Tuxedo

Papers
Neenah white card stock
Designer paper and Solid Color Card Stocks-Unknown

Copic Markers
Mouse-e30, e42, w1, w3
Frosting-yr30, yr31, yr23, y11
Cake-e41, e42
Cupcake wrapper/candles-g14, g19, g28
Ground-w1, w3, w5

Misc Supplies:
Chalks
Cupcake charm
Silver fiber
Wide yellow ribbon
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Copic Creations-#50 yellow
Ellephantastic-#26 birthday
Really Reaasonable Ribbon-#24 anything goes
Penny's Challenge-#53 anything goes
Spoonful of Sugar-#152 anything goes
Claudia & Co.-#82 birthday card for a girl
Truly Scrumptious-#57 anything goes
Crafts & Me-#35 anything goes
CRAFT Challenge-#103 birthday
Etsy Inspired-#139 inspiration here
Corrosive-#117 cupcake


Lisa

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Cupcake Inspirations Challenge #112

Design Team Call
through June 1st at Cupcake Inspirations!
Click the cupcake for details!


It's time for another cupcake inspired challenge! Our sponsor this week is Through The Craftroom Door Magazine. They are donating a year online subscription to their magazine to this week's challenge winner! 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-Wee Snippet and Mystic, By Crissy Armstrong for Whimsy Stamps
Birthday sentiment-My Sentiments Exactly

Papers
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Designer Print-Best Creation-Basic Glitter Paper in light blue
Solid Color Card Stocks-Bazzill Basics
White glitter paper-unknown

Copic Markers
Skin tones-yr0000, e000, e30
Hair-yr31, yr23
Eyes/Dress/trim-b0000, b00, b01, bg01, bg07
Flower-r000, r00, r01
Leaves-yg61, yg63
Unicorn coat-bv0000, bv00
Unicorn mane-w1, w3, 0
Shading around image-w1 w3, w5, bv01, b01

Misc. Supplies:
Chalks
3 flatback clear smooth gems
dimensional adhesive
Spellbinder/Nestability Dies- circle and Parisian motifs
Cuttlebug or Big Shot
black Sakura glaze pen
Stickles "stardust"
Decoart fine glitter (for wings)
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive
Ranger Glossy Accents

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Bee Crafty-#50 birthday for little one
Really Reasonable Ribbon-#24 Anything goes
ECP-#38 Pastels
Stamps R Us-#21 digis
Creative Card Crew-cute & girly
Spoonful of Sugar-#152 Anything goes
My Time To Craft-#141 toy box treasures
Tuesday Throwdown-#49 for a child
Claudia & Co-#82 Girls birthday card
Flutterby-#155 open
Penny's Challenge-#53 anything goes
Simon Says Stamp-Sparkle & Shine
Truly Scrumptious-#57 anything goes
iCopic-#30 blonde
Crafts & Me-#35 anything goes
Paper Play-#20 Sparkle
CRAFT Challenge-#103 birthday
Moving Along with the Times-#99 sketch

Lisa

Friday, May 20, 2011

Stamp Something Challenge-Beachy Somethings

Congrats to my Sparkle Creations Winner from the Stamp Something Birthday Hop


(inside view)

Thanks for such a super response to our 3rd Birthday hop last week!
Congrats to all the winners!!!
Our challenge this week at Stamp Something is to use beachy colors. I went with a soft blue and cream. I was thinking about the sky and sand! Our sponsor this week is Sugar Nellie Stamps. I used one of their sweet little bunny images! Don't forget to stop and see the team's inspiration here.

Supply List
Images
"Just a Girl" by Sugar Nellie Stamps

Stamp Ink
Memento- Tuxedo Black

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Solid color card stocks-Stampin Up

Copic Markers
Skin tones-yr0000, e000, e30
Hair-yr30, yr31, e30
Clothing-b41, b45, e41, e42

Misc. Supplies
Chalks
Adhesive pearls, various sizes
Crocheted lace, ivory
Scallop border punch, Stampin Up
Sizzix Flourish die, #10
Spellbinder/Nestability Die-Lg Scallop Oval
Cuttlebug or Big Shot
dimensional adhesive
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Bunny Zoe-#12 lace
Sweet Sunday Sketch-#117 Sketch
Totally Gorjuss-#80 not square
Pear Tree-#49 stamped images
Paper Playtime-#45 tall card
The Crafty Pad-#121 holes
Creative Inspirations-#112 lace & pearls
Creative Card Crew-Cute & Girly
Spoonful of Sugar-#152 Anything goes
Truly Scrumptious-#57 anything goes
Icopic-#30 blonde hair
Crafts & Me-#35 anything goes

Lisa

Thursday, May 19, 2011

Mo's Digital Pencil Too Challenge #83


This week at Mo's Challenge our theme is distressing. I hope you will be able to play along and as always check out the inspiration our team has to share!

Supply List
Image
"Baby and Bunny" from Digital Pencil Too by Mo Manning
Sentiment-my own and computer generated

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Designer paper and solid color card stock-unknown

Copic Markers
Skin tones-yr0000, e000, e30
Hair-e40, e41, e42
Blanket-b91, b93, b95
Bunny-e55, e57
Background-e41

Misc. Supplies
Two lg. blue buttons
twine
Tim Holtz Distress ink--Vintage Photo
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Pile It On-#20 children having fun
Stamps R Us-#21 digi
Spoonful of Sugar-#152 anything goes
My Time to Craft-#141 toy box treasures
Tuesday Throwdown-#49 baby/child project
Truly Scrumptious-#57 anything goes
Icopic-#30 blonde hair
Crafts & Me-#35 anything goes


Lisa

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Magnolia Stamps-Edwin has Dog Treats


Supply List
Images
Edwin with Butterfly, Magnolia with Butterfly, log-all Magnolia Stamps
Sentiment-Kaiser Craft Friendship Sentiment

Stamp Ink
Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Solid Color Card Stocks-Bazzill Basics
Designer Print-Bella Blvd. "Tail Waggers & Cat Naps"

Copic Markers
Skin Tones-yr0000, e000, e21
Hair-e43, e44
Pants-b95, b97
Shoes-y32, y26, e42, e43, w1, w3
Dog-e13,e15, e17, w1, 0
Log-e23, e25, e27

Misc. Supplies
Paw Print Ribbon
3 tiny bone shaped dog treats
Fine line marker for faux stitching lines
Chalk for cheeks
dimensional adhesive
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Crafty Creations-#118 Anything goes
Penny's Challenge-#53 Anything goes
Stampavie & More-#141 ribbons
Frosted Designs-ribbon/twine
Moving Along with the Times-#98 two B's (boy, bones)
Magnolia Down Under-#96 favorite things (dogs!)
Pile It On-#20 children having fun
Really Reasonable Ribbon-#24 anything goes
Spoonful of Sugar-#152 anything goes

Lisa

Monday, May 16, 2011

Steam Punk Fairy, Meredith Dillman


I am not very familiar with "steam punk", but man this is a cool image that was so fun to color! Meredith Dillman is an incredible artist and it was a pleasure to work with her stamp!

Supply List

Image-Steam Punk Fairy Doll, Meredith Dillman for Sweet Pea Stamps

Stamp Ink
Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper
Neenah Smooth white card stock
Designer Print and Solid Color Card Stocks-unknown

Copic Markers
Skin tones-yr0000, e000, e30
Hair-e13, e15, e17
Clothing-b95, b97, b99, e41, e42, g94, g99, w5, e43, e44, e47
Glass pieces-bg0000, bg10, v0000

Misc. Supplies
Adhesive gold gems
Circle Cutter and glass mat
Stickles-Frayed Burlap
black Sakura glaze pen
Smooch-gold and illuminate
Chalks
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Creatalicious-#22 flourishes
Dutch Dare-#112 winged things
Paper Play-#19 anything goes
Sketchy Colors-#71 sketch

Lisa

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Just Drawn That Way

Click here for the Stamp Something 3rd Birthday Blog Hop


inside view

Isn't this a saucy lil lady? She is "Devastatia" from the May (rubber) release at Whimsy Stamps. She was lots of fun to work with. I did some metallic paper piecing which did NOT photograph very well sorry! Click here to check out all the new items at Whimsy.

Supply List

Images
"Devastatia" by Kenny K for Whimsy Stamps (rubber not digi)
Sentiment-computer generated quote

Stamp Ink
Memento Tuxedo Black

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

Copic Markers
Skin tones-yr0000, e000, e30
Hair-yr31, yr23, 0
Bodice-r37, r59

Misc. Supplies
adhesive red gems
Black grosgrain ribbon
Double Scallop Border Die-Whimsy Stamps
Spellbinder/Nestability Die-Lacey Ovals
Cuttlebug or Big Shot
black Sakura glaze pen
Red Glitter Sakura pen
dimensional adhesive
Chalks
Scotch ATG gun and adhesive

Challenges this project qualifies for:
Belli Challenge-#117 the letter S (saucy, sexy, sparkly!)
Pixie Dust-#74 Make it shiny
Moving Along with the Times-#98 two B's (beauty, bling)
Kenny K-#45 die cuts & punches
Really Reasonable Ribbon-#24 anything goes

Lisa