Penny Black Snowman

What's this????  Three days in a row that I'm posting?????  AMAZING!  Let's hope it's a habit!

Today I wanted to show you the thank you notes I made for our family's Christmas gifts.  I made a few extra and stamped other greetings so I can use them throughout the winter for birthdays or just "thinking of you" notes.

Not only does this card use one of my favorite snowman images, I also got to use my new Cuttlebug machine!  I've been wanting one for years, and Mom and Dad surprised me with one for Christmas - it was, hands down, my favorite Christmas gift!  I'm sure it will get a good workout on my craft table!  Also, I used Copics for the first time.  I definitely need a lot of work on my Copic skills!  I don't have many yet, but they are fun to use.

recipe:  Penny Black Warm & Cold; Hero Arts Everyday Sayings; Recollections Black and red card stock; DCWV Holiday Stack, Glitter Mat Stack; Copics R20,R24, YG63, YG67; Prismacolor Pencils; Tsukineko Tuxedo Black ink; Recollections silver snowflake brads; Cuttlebug Tiny Bubbles embossing folder; Sizzix Snowflake Die; Crystal Stickles

Ok, friends, time for me to get my day started!  Hope you have a great one and that you take time to get inky today!

DICC Challenge

Good morning!  It's the 15th of the month, so that means it's time for another DICC challenge. This week we're using Lelia Pierce's itinerary:



1) Monochromatic
2) Stitching
3) Metal
4) Embossing
5) No Designer/Pattern Paper
6) Handmade Flower
7) Distressing
8) Sentiment
9) Up Cycle
10) Chipboard


For my card I chose to use #s 2,3,4 and 5,  I needed a card for my little guy to give his buddy, Tyler, for his 6th birthday.  I love this little Stampendous Fluffles Football stamp - and when I saw these "oh-so-cute" football brads and Michaels I knew I had to have them to use with Fluffles!

recipe:  Stampendous  Fluffles Football; Recollections Spice Market card stock pack; Primary card stock pack; Football brads; Zig black pen; JoAnn's ribbon; Primscolor Pencils, Goo Gone, Tortillons; Cuttlebug Tiny Bubbles Embossing Folder; Tuskineko Tuxedo Black ink

Be sure to head over to the Desert Island Crafters blog to see what everyone else has created.

Have a wonderful day and take time to get inky!

 

Stampendous January "Bling" Challenge

Another Saturday means another chance to get your bling on with the fabulous ladies at Stampendous . That's right, this month we are all about bringing in the New Year with some BLING! Glitter, rhinestones, sparkly stickers...you name it. Just make it shiny and get it on your project!


Today I stepped out of my comfort zone with my card - and I have to tell you IT WAS FUN!!!!! And, the best part is, I really like my card! I usually tend to use patterned designer paper on my cards, but this week I decided to make my own using inks, stamps and embossing powder. What fun!  If you'd like to make your own version of this card, all of the supplies needed are available at Michaels.

Here's it is:

recipe:  Stampendous Time Flies, Detail Silver EP, Emerald PEARLustre EP; Tsukineko Tuxedo Black, London Fog inks; Tim Holtz Tumbled Glass, Peeled Paint, Bundled Sage Distress Inks, Sponge Applicator; Bazzill grey card stock; Recollections white card stock

We want YOU to play along with us! Just add you direct link to your card (make sure you've loaded it up with tons of BLING) to the linky tool on the Stampendous blog) no later than February 2, 2012 at 11:00 PM EST. You don't have to use Stampendous products to play along, but we sure love it when you do! And as an extra incentive for playing, one lucky person (drawn at random from all the entries) will receive this gorgeous Cherub Wishes Perfectly Clear Stamp Set:

Due to shipping restrictions, the winner must have a US address.

Ok, now it's time for you to check out the bling'd out goodness all of my fellow team members have created. Are you ready to be wowed?????

Stampendous Impressions Blog

Cyndi Bundy

Wendy Price

Wendy Jordan

Jennie Lin Black

Taylor Usry

Krissy Fossmeyer

Suzanne Czosek

Kristine Reynolds

Pam Hornschu

Melinda Gleissner

Jennifer Ingle

Can't wait to see what blingy goodness you create - be sure to upload it to the Stampendous blog. 

Hope all is well in your corner of the world - take time to get inky today!

Stampendous January Bling Challenge

It's the very first Saturday of the month (wait - it's actually the first Saturday of the year!!), and that means the fabulous ladies at Stampendous have a brand new challenge to play along with. This month we are all about bringing in the New Year with some BLING! Glitter, rhinestones, sparkly stickers...you name it. Just make it shiny and get it on your project!


Here's the BLING'd out card I made for you today...

recipe:  Stampendous Vintage Crowns, Mr. & Mrs., Detail Silver EP, Amethyst PEARLustre EP; Recollections Jewel card stock pack, white card stock, pearl and rhinestone stickers; VersaMark ink; Tsukineko Platinum Planet ink; CM Oval Cutting system; Michaels 5/8" sheer white ribbon

The bling and metallic embossing are hard to see in this photo - sorry!  The larger crown in the back is stamped with VersaMark and then embossed with Stampendous Detail Silver EP.  The crown in front is stamped with VersaMark on white card stock and embossed with Stampendous Amethyst PEARLustre EP.  Both of the crowns have pearls and rhinestones on them and the oval behind the "Mr & Mrs" sentiment is also embossed with silver EP. 

Here's my attempt at a close-up so you can get a better look at the bling.  These crowns were so much fun to embellish!

Are you ready to take a look at what the other Stampendous team members have created to dazzle you today?  After you're done checking out their stampy-bling'd-out-goodness, then it's your turn. We want YOU to play along with us! Just add you direct link to your card (make sure you've loaded it up with tons of BLING) to the linky tool on the Stampendous blog no later than February 2, 2012 at 11:00 PM EST. You don't have to use Stampendous products to play along, but we sure love it when you do! And as an extra incentive for playing, one lucky person (drawn at random from all the entries) will receive this gorgeous Cherub Wishes Perfectly Clear Stamp Set: (it sure would be great for next month's Valentines!)  Due to shipping restrictions, the winner must have a US address.

Here's the list of the super-creative gals playing along today:

Stampendous Impressions Blog

Cyndi Bundy

Wendy Price

Janelle Stollfus

Wendy Jordan

Jennie Lin Black

Taylor Usry

Krissy Fossmeyer  <---- that's me!

Suzanne Czosek

Kristine Reynolds

Steph Lee

Lynn Mercurio

Pam Hornschu

Melinda Gleissner

OK- enough yapping from me!  It's time for you to check out all the blingy creations and then it's your turn to get inky!  Thanks for stopping by today - hope all is well in your corner of the world.  Take time to get inky today!