Halloween Topiary

I love to color with my Prismacolor Pencils . . . and this image it just perfect for them!

What I used:

Halloween Topiary stamp by Impression Obsession

Spider Web stamp by Hero Arts

Classic Orange, Black and Brilliant White cardstock by Prism

Onyx Black Versafine ink

Tuxedo Black Memento ink (for edging)

Clear Glaze Pen

Stardust Pen

Paper Distresser

PrismaColor Pencils

This time . . .

. . . a Seahorse! Ta-da! Another new ocean critter stamp.

What I used:

Ocean Seahorse stamp from Impression Obsession

Seaweed stamp from the Angelfish clear set by IO

Brilliant White, Suede Brown Dark, and Frosted Teal cardstock by Prism

Onyx Black Versafine ink

Aqua Adirondack ink

Summer Sky Memento ink

Prismacolor Pencils: Sienna Brown, Burnt Ochre, Goldenrod, Tuscan Red, Limepeel, Marine Green, Kelp Green, and White

Gold Liquid Pearls

Clear Glaze Pen

Clear Gemstones by Hero Arts

Giga Scalloped Circle Punch

Circle Cutter

Chocolate Brown Ric Rac

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Another Ocean Critter

Ahem . . . told ya I like the ocean themed stamps from Impression Obsession. And this one . . .well, I'm quite fond of it because both my hubby and I are Cancerians. (I know, I know . . . Cancers technically aren't supposed to be compatible at all, but for whatever reason we are and I am blessed to have such a wonderful hubby.)

On to the card:

What I used:

Ocean Crab from Impression Obsession

Wavy Border from Impression Obsession (By the Seaside clear set)

Onyx Black VersaFine ink

Summer Sky Memento ink

Brilliant White, Classic Red and Nautical Blue Light Cardstock by Prism

Silver Liquid Pearls

PrismaColor Colored Pencils: Tuscan Red, Scarlet Lake, Poppy Red, Spanish Orange, Non-Photo Blue, Blue Lake, and White

No special "How to" . . . just stamp and color . .. and embellish the "bubbles" with Liquid Pearls.

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May I Introduce . . .

. . . Sprout.

Is he not so cute? Sprout is from Eat Cake Graphics. He is very curious and playful . . .and is just learning how to use those wings of his . . .

See? He wouldn't sit still for the camera . . . hence the odd angles of the pictures. . . .

But alas . . . he's just so stinkin' cute, that you really can't be upset with him for long, can you?

Details for "Hello Friend":

Stamps by Eat Cake Graphics and Hero Arts

Cardstock by Prism (Brilliant White, Classic Yellow Green, Frosted Kiwi) and A2Z Essentials

Gemstones by Hero Arts

VersaFine Onyx Black ink

PrismaColor Pencils: Apple Green, Spring Green, Cloudy Blue, Blue Lake, Blush Pink, Peach, Beige, and White

Details for "Play":

Stamps by Eat Cake Graphics, Stamper's Anonymous, and Inkadinkado

Cardstock by Prism - Brilliant White, Black, Classic Yellow Green

VersaFine Onyx Black Ink

PrismaColor Pencils: same as "Hello Friend" card

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Created a mask by stamping the film strip first on cardstock and on a piece of scrap paper (text weight works best for me). From the scrap paper, I cut out the 'windows' using a craft knife; placed the mask over the original film strip image and stamped Sprout at various angles inside the 'windows'

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Swingin' Time!

Another monkey! Isn't he ever so cute? Look closely . . .can you see that he's fuzzy? That's the new Fun Flock . . . I think I have (another) new addiction . . .
Here's a side view . . . kinda made me dizzy looking at it this way, but at least the "fuzzy" is more visible.

What I used:

Changito Tire Swing & "Swingin' Time" by Stampendous
Intense Kiwi & Classic Blue Cardstock by Prism
Patterned Cardstock by A2Z
Onyx Black VersaFine Ink
Caramel Latte Tan Fun Flock
Glue Pen
Gemstones by Hero Arts
PrismaColor pencils: Blush Pink, Beige, Light Peach, Sienna Brown, Dark Brown, Warm Gray (20%, 50%, and 70%) and Indigo Blue*
Corner Rounder


*A tip I learned from Terry Medaris when he was here teaching . . . use Indigo Blue and Tuscan Red as "black." I used just a bit of Indigo Blue on the tire for shading around Changito's face . . .


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Pixie Poppy

Here's a card using one of the new fairy stamps from Eat Cake Graphics. . . is she not the cutest??

What I used:

Stamps by Eat Cake Graphics

Onyx Black VersaFine ink

Classic Red cardstock by Prism
Patterned cardstock by A2Z
Stonewashed Adirondack ink (lightly sponged the background)
PrismaColor pencils: Poppy Red, Scarlet Lake, Tuscan Red, Yellowed Orange, Limepeel, Kelp Green, Blush Pink, Light Peach, Gingeroot, Yellow Ochre, Sienna Brown, Light Umber, Sand, Jasmine, Imperial Purple, Warm Gray (50%), Sky Blue, and White

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Play Ball!

Yep . . . still coloring . . .

Here's a card using one of the new Changito stamps from Stampendous.

What I used:

Changito Play Ball by Stampendous

B-day Hit by Stampendous

Onyx Black VersaFine Ink

Patterned cardstock by A2Z Essentials

Nautical Blue Dark cardstock by Prism

Clear Glaze pen (for the bubble gum)

Stonewashed Adirondack ink (lightly sponged the background to get rid of the stark white)

Prismacolor Pencils: Copenhagen Blue, Sienna Brown, Dark Umber, Light Peach, Blush Pink, Beige, Hot Pink, Process Red, Limepeel, Kelp Green, Jasmine, Sand, Burnt Ochre

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Hot Dog!

Okay . . .I don't eat hot dogs very often, and if I do, it has to be a Vienna dog. If Vienna isn't available, it has to be Kosher . . . yep . . . I'm picky that way.

Anyway, on to the card. . . .another darling Bee from Stampendous:

What I used:

BBQ Bee from Stampendous

Sentiment from Hero Arts

Suede Brown Dark cardstock from Prism

Patterned cardstock from Sassafraslass

Onyx Black Versafine ink

Stonewashed Adirondack ink (lightly sponged the background to get rid of the start white)

Super Jumbo Scalloped Rectangle Punch

Stardust Pen (on his antennae)

Chocolate Brown Ric Rac and Mini Ric Rac

Prismacolor pencils: Sunburst Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Terra Cotta, Light Umber, Dark Brown, Poppy Red, Scarlet Lake, Tuscan Red, Limepeel, Kelp Green, Sky Blue, Blush Pink, Light Peach, and White

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A Melon Thanks

Yep . . .still have my colored pencils on the table. Here's a card using one of the new Bee stamps by Stampendous:

What I used:

Watermelon Bee by Stampendous

Cutie Watermelon clear set by Stampendous

Prismacolor Pencils: Sunburst Yellow, Terra Cotta, Blush Pink, Light Peach, Light Umber, Dark Brown, Sky Blue, Carmine Red, Pale Vermillion, Limepeel, Kelp Green, and White

Watermelon Adirondack Ink

Onyx Black VersaFine Ink

Blush Red Medium and Intense Kiwi Cardstock by Prism

Mega Circle Punch

Giga Scalloped Circle Punch

Ribbon from my stash

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Happens Every Year

Yep . . .every year, Terry Medaris comes out from Arizona to teach his colored pencil classes. . . and for at least a month after, all I want to do is color.

I use my pencils quite often . . . I just don't usually spend lots of time blending and shading and blending some more . . . but I have been over the last week or so. . .

See? Here's a card:

What I used:

Beehive stamp from Impression Obsession

PrismaColor Pencils - Sunburst Yellow, Terra Cotta, Yellow Ochre, Light Umber, Dark Brown, Limepeel, Kelp Green, Tuscan Red, White, and Dark Purple

Vintage Sepia VersaFine ink

Stardust Pen

Crystal Lacquer

Candleglow Medium and Classic Purple Cardstock by Prism

Gold Swirl Ribbon

After coloring the image, I used the Stardust pen to add some sparkle to the bee's wings and the . . . um . . . dots (?) on the beehive. I then applied a thin layer of Crystal Lacquer on the dots (?) for a bit of dimension.

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Cruisin' Grand Begins

Here in Escondido, we have Cruisin' Grand nights every Friday beginning in April all the way through September.

I was soooooo excited when I found Puttin' on the Ritz rubber stamps! They have a bunch of classic car stamps. Soooooo . . .I ordered a few and made up some samples (fine, I admit it . . . I was finishing them up last night) for my window.

Here are two that are done . . .I still have bits and pieces of a few more and will post those when I'm done.

Debbie made a few cool cards using the Woody stamp. You can see them right here. Her colored pencil work is amazing.

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Goofy Bird!

Had to make another batch of Thank You cards . . .and I just love this goofy looking bird.

What I used:

Happy Day Animals Clear Set by Hero Arts

Thank You Messages Clear Set by Hero Arts

VersaMark Ink

Onyx Black VersaFine Ink

Colored Pencils

Gingham Ribbon

Brilliant White Cardstock by Prism

Card from one of my Self-Addressed Kits

How to:

Cut Brilliant White stock to 3.25" x 5"

Place inside card and lightly trace square onto white stock

Stamp bird inside the traced square using Onyx Black Ink; set aside to dry

Randomly stamp butterflies & flowers on purple card using VersaMark ink

Color bird with Colored Pencils; erase the traced square

Adhere white stock to inside of card; stamp "Thanks" using Onyx Black ink

Add ribbon

Ta-da! All done!

Changito Balloon

Here's a quick Valentine's Day Card featuring Changito the Monkey!

What I used:

Changito Clear Set by Stampendous

Sentiment Stamp by American Art Stamp

Silver Heart Sparklers & Stitched Heart Class A'Peels

Perfect Baby Pink & Classic Red Cardstock by Prism

White Cardstock

Graphite Black Brilliance Ink

Love Story Heart Brad

Prismacolor Pencils

Fine tip Black Pen

How to:

Stamp Changito onto Perfect Baby Pink Cardstock

Color with pencils (this is why I love my Prismacolors! they can be used on colored cardstock)

Add Stitched Heart sticker; hand draw a balloon string

Add Heart Sparklers

Stamp sentiment onto white scrap; cut to resemble a tag

Mount tag onto red scrap and trim

Add Heart Brad

Mount to card using foam tape

Super duper easy!

A Hint of Red

I told you I was addicted to these stamps . . .and try as I might to create another Valentine's Day card without using red or pink, I just couldn't do it with this one . . .it just begged for a hint of red.

What I used:

Rose Bouquet stamp from American Art
James Stewart Cardstock from Tinkering Ink
White Cardstock
Blush Red Dark Cardstock from Prism
Black Prismatics Cardstock from Prism
Felt Flower from Audrey Embellishment Jar
Button from my stash
Onyx Black Versafine Ink
Crimson Lake Prismacolor colored pencil
Stardust Stickles
Glue Dots


How to:
Stamp image uning Onyx Black ink onto white cardstock
Color hat, detail on dress, and roses with Crimson Lake Pencil
Adhere to Black Cardstock
Adhere to Blush Red Dark Cardstock
Mount onto 5"x5" piece of Patterned Cardstock
Mount onto a white card
Add a smidge of Stickles to the roses
Adhere button to Felt Flower with a Glue Dot
Adhere Felt Flower to card (I used a Craft Glue Dot for this.)


Another Heart Day Card! Or it could be a birthday card . . . or anniversary card . . .or any occasion, really . . .

Happy Heart Day

I think I might be addicted to these stamps from American Art Stamp . . .funny because, I have to admit that I didn't much care for them when I first saw them . . . but there are so many little things that can be cut out, embellished, popped up . . . and the design is just funky enough . . .so here ya go, another Valentine's Day Card:

What I used:

Paper Hearts from American Art Stamp
Happy Heart Day from Stampendous' Bold Heart Clear Set
Crimson Red Versafine Ink
Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink
Patterned Paper by Daisy Bucket
Blush Red Dark Cardstock by Prism
White Cardstock
Super Jumbo Scalloped Heart Punch
PrismaColor Pencils - Crimson Lake, Poppy Red, Cream, Sand, Peach Beige
Clear Glaze Pen
Ink Blending Tool
Double-Sided tape
Foam Tape


How to:
Stamp image onto white cardstock using Crimson Red ink
Color with pencils
Use Clear Glaze Pen to add dimension to the heart chain
Edge with Brushed Corduroy ink using Ink Blending Tool
Mount onto Blush Red Dark cardstock


Stamp sentiment onto white scrap
Punch out using Scalloped Heart Punch
Edge with Brushed Corduroy using Blending Tool


Mount image onto patterned paper
Mount scalloped heart using foam tape
Mount onto Blush Red Dark Card


Ta-da! A card!


btw . . .you wanna see some super fabulous colored pencil work? Step in to the Shoe Closet. She does aMaZinG work!

A Few More . . .

. . . nope . . .still haven't made one Christmas card . . .guess I'll be doing Happy New Year cards this year . . .

In the meantime, here are a few more thank you cards:

Cathy over at St. Clair Stamps was my inspiration for the above card. She does such beautiful stuff!

What I used:

Mega Thanks stamp set by Stampendous

Graphite Black Brilliance Ink

Rocket Red Gold Brilliance Ink

Patterned cardstock by Fancy Pants (I think . . found it in my stash)

Green Cardstock and White Cardstock by Prism

This Giraffe is so stinkin' cute I couldn't stand it! Again I saw a sample done by Cathy using this set . . .and of course, I had to have a set for me!

What I used:

Mindy's Zoo by Autumn Leaves

Thanks by Lockhart Stamp Co.

Jumbo Java VersaMagic Ink

Patterned Cardstock . . .from my stash . . .not sure of the manufacturer.

Light Green and Husk Cardstock by Prism

PrismaColor Pencils

Thanks for looking!

Just a Few Cards

Wow! I can't believe Christmas is less than a week away! I haven't even thought about (much less started) making my cards yet! I better get on it!

In the meantime, I've been busy making thank you cards. Here are few:

What I used for Floral Thank You:

Two Steppin' in the Garden stamp set by Technique Tuesday
Stylish Sentiments stamp set by Inkadinkado
Red Pepper Adirondack Ink
Salmon Adirondack Ink
Graphite Black Brilliance Ink
Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink
Stipple Brush
Fabriano card

What I used for Flower Trio:

Flower Trio stamp by Gina K.

Stylish Sentiments stamp by Inkadinkado

Graphite Black Brilliance Ink

Eggplant Adirondack Ink

PrismaColor Colored Pencils

Frosted Cobalt, Brilliant White, and Black Prismatics Cardstock by Prism

Fine Tip Black Pen

Ribbon

Watercolor brush (to color the vase using the Eggplant ink)

What I used for Cappuccino Thank You:

Cappuccino stamp by Inkadinkado

Ring stamp by Inkadinkado

Stylish Sentiments by Inkadinkado

Sand Beige Versacolor Ink

Pearlescent Chocolate Brilliance Ink

3-D Crystal Lacquer (for the foam on the cappuccino)

Fabriano Card

There are the details . . .the stamping is pretty straight forward . . . but if you have any questions about any of the cards, feel free to email me. :D