Three Little Tags (x2)

These little tags are just so cute, I had to create two cards using Sketch #10 from OWH.


What I used for the Car Tag card:

Vehicles stamp set by Rubber Soul
Brilliant White and Classic Red cardstock by Prism
Let's Ride and Road Trip cardstock by My Little Shoebox
Red Magic VersaMagic ink
Fine-tip black pen

What I used for the Collage Tag card:

Girl Stuff Art Tiles stamp by Inkadinkado
Brilliant White, Iced Teal and Birchtone Medium cardstock by Prism
Tumbled Glass, Vintage Photo, and Forest Moss Distress ink
Onyx Black VersaFine ink
Ornamental Iron Cuttlebug Folder

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Let There Be Light!

Okay . . . as you all know, photography just isn't my forte. I often end up with shadows, or crooked pics . . . or blurry . . . so I end up taking two or three pics of the same project!

Ladies and Gentlemen, my photography issues have been solved thanks to a post on the Operation Write Home Blog.

You just gotta check this out: Click here.

Happy Picture Taking!

Come & Get 'Em!

Oh happy, joyous day! Stampavie is on the way!Yep, you can order them now . . . but please note the anticipated ship date is on or about April 2, 2010.

Click here to fill up your cart!

Friday's Feature Coming Soon!

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No? Ooooooh . . . be sure you do!

There's gonna be a party starting on Friday, April 2nd . . . here's just a snippet:

Stay tuned for more info!

Love in the Air

I've been playing with my Copics . . . and My Little Shoebox cardstock. I love this stuff! How perfect is that cloud paper for the hot air balloon?


What I used:

Love in the Air stamp set by Unity Stamp Co.
Tuxedo Black Memento ink
Simply Smooth White, Iced Teal, White and Black Prismatics cardstock by Prism
Patterned cardstock by My Little Shoebox
Copic Markers
Threading Water border punch

Layout inspired by Mojo Monday Sketch

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You See Them??

Still playing with the Goth Girls.

What I used:

Two Barrettes by Stampotique

Tuxedo Black Memento ink

White Simply Smooth, Black and Rose Dark cardstock by Prism

Imaginary Friends cardstock by My Little Shoebox

Copic Markers

Fiskars Border Punch

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She's Sassy

This one is a little bit milder than "Malice"What I used:

Newt with Lunchbox by Stampotique
White Simply Smooth and Rose Dark cardstock by Prism
Bayberry Cottage cardstock by Pink Paislee
Copic Markers
Glossy Accents
Fiskars Border Punch

Thanks again to Cheryl for her inspiration!

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Think Easter - OCC Challenge

Woooo-eeee . . . I'm so happy to be able to participating in so many challenges lately! Here's an Easter card for this week's OCC Challenge.

Did you notice? I used the same layout as this card.

What I used:

Easter Bunny clear set by Impression Obsession
Simply Smooth White, Classic Orange, Sugar Cream, Spring Willow Light & Medium cardstock by Prism
Patterned cardstock by My Little Shoebox
Tuxedo Black Memento ink
Petite Classic & Petite Scalloped Oval Nesties
Copic Markers
White Inkssentials Pen

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Thanks, Merci, Danke

Simply stated . . . in three languages:

What I used:

Bayberry Cottage clear set by Pink Paislee
Sentiment stamp by Hero Arts
Onyx Black Versafine ink
Old Paper Distress ink
Cream Puff and Tawny Medium cardstock by Prism
Patterned cardstock by Pink Paislee
Labels 5 Nesties
Tim Holtz Paper Distresser
Black Pearls
Black Satin Ribbon

Layout very much inspired by Beautiful Greetings
Color Challenge by Just For Fun

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Warning

What you are about to see may not be suitable for children. It may not even be suitable for some adults. Viewer discretion is advised.

Once upon a time, a few weeks ago, I was catching up on my feed reader. I came across a post from Cheryl where she had used the Goth Girls from Stampotique.

"Oh my goodness," I thought to myself, "I have some of those. I must use them."

The wheels started turning . . . and then I saw a trailer for Tim Burton's "Alice in Wonderland". . . and I thought, "What if Alice wasn't so sweet?"

This is what happened:What I used:

Moth Fab by Stampotique
Word stamps by Sweet Pea Stamps
Background stamps by Tim Holtz
Tuxedo Black Memento ink
White Simply Smooth, Gray, White, and Black cardstock by Prism
Copic Markers
Tim Holtz Paper Distresser

Layout inspired by OCL Sketch Challenge

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Yep . . . Made for Each Other

I mean, the In Flight set by OCL and the Flaming Butterfly paper pad by Nikki Sivils:
Click here to see another sample.

What I used:

In Flight stamp set by Our Craft Lounge
Tuxedo Black Memento ink
Simply Smooth White, Baby Blue Medium, and Black cardstock by Prism
Flaming Butterfly paper pad by Nikki Sivils
Labels 1 Nesties
Copic Markers
Black Rhinestones
Black Fine-Tip pen
Black satin ribbon

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Bunny Nest

Who would've thunk it? A bunny in a nest of carrots?!? Isn't he so cute?


What I used:

Bunny Nest stamp by Impression Obsession
Carrot Bunch stamp from Easter Egg Hunt clear set by Impression Obsession
Tuxedo Black Memento ink
Tumbled Glass Distress ink
Brilliant White and Spring Willow Medium cardstock by Prism
Garden Variety Mini Deck by Cosmo Cricket
Classic Circle, Classic & Scalloped Square Nesties
Prismacolor Pencils

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Celebrate Spring. . .

. . . with a Garden Martini!

What I used:

Garden Martini stamp by Impression Obsession
Happy Spring stamp by Memory Box
Onyx Black Versafine ink
Kraft Cardstock by Jillibean Soup
Garden Variety Mini Deck by Cosmo Cricket
Swiss Dots Cuttlebug Folder
White Inkssentials Pen
Classic and Scalloped Oval Nesties
Prismacolor Pencils

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And She Could Be . . .

. . . a Happy Ladybug . . . see?

What I used:

Happy St. Patrick's Day clear set by Impression Obsession
Happy sentiment by Unity Stamp Co.
Ladybug and Tuxedo Black Memento ink
Brilliant White, Sunflowers Light, and Classic Red cardstock by Prism
Patterned cardstock by My Little Shoebox
Classic and Scalloped Circle Nesties
Yellow Pearls
Prismacolor Pencils

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Lucky Ladybug

Another St. Patty's Day card for ya!

What I used:

Happy St. Patrick's Day by Impression Obsession
Lucky stamp by Unity Stamp Co.
Bamboo Leaves and Tuxedo Black Memento ink
Brilliant White, Spring Willow Light and Intense Kiwi cardstock by Prism
Garden Variety Mini Deck and Material Girl/Garden Variety Double Deck by Cosmo Cricket
Classic Circle and Scalloped Circle Nesties
Fresh Mowed Grass Dew Drops
Clear Glaze Pen
Prismacolor Pencils

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Happy St. Pat's

Another card to keep you from getting pinched:

What I used:
Happy St. Patrick's Day stamp set by Impression Obsession
Cottage Ivy and Tuxedo Black Memento ink
Brilliant White and Classic Yellowgreen cardstock by Prism
My Sweet Cherry Pie cardstock by Nikki Sivils
Classic Circle and Scalloped Circle Nesties
Fairy Dust Dew Drops

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But it Doesn't . . .

. . . have to be a Pot O' Shamrocks. . . . see?

What I used:

Happy St. Patrick's Day clear set by Impression Obsession
Tuxedo Black Memento ink
Brilliant White, Spring Willow Light, and Intense Pink cardstock by Prism
Patterned cardstock by My Little Shoebox
Classic Oval and Scalloped Oval Nesties
Threading Water Border Punch
Tiny yellow rhinestones
Prismacolor Pencils

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Flaming Butterfly In Flight

I think that the In Flight set by OCL and the Flaming Butterfly paper pad by Nikki Sivils were quite possibly made for each other:

What I used:

In Flight stamp set by Our Craft Lounge
Tuxedo Black Memento ink
Simply Smooth White, Baby Blue Medium, and Black cardstock by Prism
Flaming Butterfly paper pad by Nikki Sivils
Classic Circles and Petite Classic Oval Nesties
Copic Markers
Black Rhinestones

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Pot O'Shamrocks

Just in time for St. Patrick's Day:
What I used:

St. Patrick's Day stamp set by Impression Obsession
Onyx Black Versafine ink
Bamboo Leaves Memento ink
Cream Puff and Intense Kiwi cardstock by Prism
Material Girl/Garden Variety Double Deck by Cosmo Cricket
Small Labels Nesties
Prismacolor Pencils

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Gardening Bunny

When I saw the new Garden Variety cardstock from Cosmo Cricket, I just knew it would be perfect for this stamp:What I used:

Easter Bunny clear set by Impression Obsession
Tuxedo Black Memento ink
Brilliant White, Classic Orange, and Spring Willow Medium cardstock by Prism
Garden Variety Mini Deck by Cosmo Cricket
Classic and Scalloped Oval Nesties
Prismacolor Pencils
Ribbon from my stash

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Remember that Card?

"You know . . . the one that had . . . well, I'd know it if I saw it."

Ugh! That happens to me all the time. And I figured, I can't be the only one who has that conversation with myself. . . . so, I've created a new (sort of) Gallery where you can see all the cards/projects posted here on the blog without all the jibber-jabber that goes with it.

Click here to check out the Gallery. (and there's a link in the sidebar for your convenience, too.)

AND, did you notice? You can now search this blog! Ta-da!

I'm going back into my studio now . . . I've got more stuff to make with all the new goods that have been arriving!

Hope you have an artful day and thanks for visiting!

Oh Maya Goodness!

NEW Maya Road goodies have arrived!Click here to go it!

365 Degrees . . .

. . . of pure Pink Paislee happiness! Look look look what has arrived!Click here to go get it!

A Unity Bouquet

Just a quick card to share today:
What I used:

Stamp from Hodge Podge of Happiness set by Unity Stamp Co.
Brilliant White cardstock by Prism
Patterned paper by Rubber Soul
Card by Memory Box
Tuxedo Black Memento ink
Labels 3 Nesties
Tim Holtz Tiny Attacher
Ribbon from my stash
Prismacolor pencils

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Paper Flowers

I've been seeing these paper flowers a lot lately and I just love them! They can be used for just about anything . . .scrapbooking, mixed media, cards . . .Click here to see the tutorial on Mercy's blog.

When I made my flowers, I used Nesties instead of a scallop punch and instead of using cardstock, I used pages from an old book and sheet music.

For the blue flower, I inked the pages with Broken China Distress Ink and used the Pinking Circles Nestabilities.

For the flower next to the blue one, I used the Peony Nestabilities and then sprayed it with Vanilla Shimmer Smooch Spritz, which is a must have . . .adds sparkle without altering the color. I used a smaller Peony die for the small music sheet flower.

For the orange flower, I used the Dahlia Nestabilities and sprayed it with Gingersnap Smooch Spritz. I used a smaller Dahlia die for the other small flower.

A couple of tips for you . . . using lighter weight paper was easier and I also found that it made for a very nice crumply, ruffly flower. Besides that, I was able to cut all 10 pieces out at one time.

Also, I used a paper piercer and put the brad in prior to crumpling each layer. I just couldn't see myself trying to put it all back together after all the crumpling . . .

Thanks for stopping by today! Now . . . go make some flowers!

Lots of NEW Cardstock!

Oh super duper happy day!

NEW Cosmo Cricket, My Little Shoebox, and Donna Salazar has arrived!Click here to go get it!

NEW Distress Inks!

Yahoo! They're here!
Click here to go get 'em!