Aaaargh!

And a pirate?? Double cute!

What I used:

Stamp by Hero Arts

Papaya Puree Dark, Black, and Tawny Light cardstock by Prism

Patterned Paper by Making Memories

Onyx Black Versafine ink

Tuxedo Black Memento ink (for edging)

Inkssentials White Pen

Tim Holtz' Paper Distresser

Rectangle Nestabilities

Grid Ribbon

Prismacolor Pencils

Thanks for stopping by!

Holy Canoli!

UPS has been good to me this week!

Check out what's come in:

Flower Soft (love this stuff!)
New stamps from The Cat's Pajamas (so cute!)
Black Magic Cardstock (oh my! so cool!)
Treading Water Border Punch (yahoo!!)
New stamps & paper from Memory Box (to die for!)
New Changito stamps (I love that monkey!)

Click here to see it all.

Hoot!

An owl dressed up as a witch! Soooooooo cute!

What I used:

Owl and Sentiment stamps by Hero Arts

Bat Paisley stamp by Impression Obsession

Frosted Kiwi, Vibrant Cobalt, Black & Brilliant White cardstock by Prism

Onyx Black Versafine Ink

Pear Tart Memento Ink

Distressed Stripes Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Circle Nestabilities

Prismacolor Pencils

Have a great day!

A Sweet Halloween

Yummy! Candy Apples always make for a sweet Halloween.

What I used:

Stamps by Impression Obsession

Intense Kiwi, Tawny Dark, and Brilliant White cardstock by Prism

Patterned Paper by Daisy Bucket

Pearlescent Chocolate Brilliance Ink

Clear Glaze Pen

Prismacolor Pencils

Thanks for visiting!

Keep Goblins Away

It's easy! Really . . .just have an apple a day.

What I used:

Stamps by Impression Obsession

Tawny Light, Tawny Dark & Brilliant White cardstock by Prism

VersaFine Onyx Black ink

Ladybug Memento ink

3-D Crystal Lacquer

Sepia Glaze Pen

PrismaColor pencils

Thanks for stopping by today!

Closed Today

Please note our retail location will be closed today, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2008.

See you tomorrow!

Oh Mummy!

How cute cute cute is Changito all dressed up for Halloween??

Yep . . . new Changito stamps . . . and clear stamps . . . and Class A'Peels have arrived!

Click here to see what else is new.

The Great Pumpkin Search

Oooooh goodie goodie goodie! The plans for the Great Pumpkin Search are coming along quite nicely!

Click here to read more about the Online Shop Hop coming in October!

Fall Colors

A card for fall . . .

What I used:

Fall Time stamp by American Art Stamp

"Fall Colors" stamp from Harvest Expressions set by Inkadinkado

Houndstooth Embossing Folder

Sunflowers Dark, Sunflowers Medium, Spring Willow Dark, & Citrus Green cardstock by Prism
Vintage Sepia VersaFine ink
Bamboo Leaves, Potter's Clay and Rich Cocoa Memento ink
Olive Ric Rac
Prismacolor Pencils: White, Terra Cotta, Yellow Ochre, Olive Green, Moss Green, Tuscan Red, Peach and Peach Beige

Thanks for stopping by!

Two Days Only!

Save 20% on any purchase of $100.00 or more!

Just enter coupon code "LDAY08" during checkout.


the fine print: Valid Sunday, August 31, 2008 and Monday, September 1, 2008. Valid online only. Not valid on sale or clearance items, previous purchases or special orders. May not be combined with any other offer, special, coupon or Rewards Card. One coupon per customer, please.

Cappucino Garden

First, the Truffle Tree . . . now a Cappucino Garden! Oh how perfect would life be?!

What I used:

Cappucino Garden stamp by Impression Obsession

Baby Blue Light, Suede Brown Dark and Brilliant White cardstock by Prism

Rich Cocoa Memento ink

Crystal Lacquer

Clear Glaze pen

Baby Blue Stickles

Prismacolor Pencils

Quick & Easy!

Here's a very quick Halloween card:What I used:
Creepy Crawly stamp set by Inkadinkado
Gray cardstock by Prism
Patterned paper by SassafrasLass
Onyx Black VersaFine ink

*layout inspired by Debbie

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

It's Coming!

The Great Pumpkin Search

An On-line Shop Hop

Oct. 15, 2008 - Nov. 16, 2008

Stay tuned for more details . . . .

Silhouette Tree

Here are a few samples using new Magenta stamps:

Aren't they oh-so-pretty?

*samples courtesy of Magenta Rubber Stamps

Snow Cap!

Ah yes . . . always in search of the perfect white ink pad. And, I have found it! The webs are just stamped . . . no embossing . . .no photoshop-fixing . . .this white ink stamps beautifully!


What I used:
Creepy Crawly stamp set by Inkadinkado
Snow Cap Adirondack Pigment ink
Onyx Black VersaFine ink
Tuxedo Black Memento ink (to edge with)
Frosted Kiwi, Black, and Brilliant White cardstock by Prism
Paper Distresser

Hocus Pocus!

OH my! The new images from Lockhart are sooooooo cute! Just look at this:

And this:

I never imagined a witch would have to do laundry . . . I assumed there would be a spell for that!

*samples courtesy of Lockhart Stamp Co.

I know, I know . . . I haven't blogged in a while . . . still having stuff done around the house. And I usually don't post this type of thing here, but I LOVE our new windows! And I LOVE the new tile in the Master Bath.

So, here are a few pics of the new tile, which still needs to be grouted (and I didn't set the "white balance" on the camera, so of course the colors aren't exact).

One thing we really like about the border is the little pieces of tumbled stone. . .and the swirl, of course!

HA! Custom built cubbies for shampoo! The pieces of wood are there to hold the top tiles in place while the mortar dries.

The floor is done in a diamond pattern.

Hmmm . . .it's difficult to take pictures of a bathroom (especially because this one is soooooo tiny!) . . . but here's one standing back looking in from the bedroom. The tile was taken all the way to the ceiling and the recessed lighting is also new.

Thanks for visiting today! Have a beautiful day!

Sidewalk Sale!

Yep! Today is the day! We'll be having a Sidewalk Sale from Noon - 5:00!

And, it's not just us . . .there are bunches of stores along Grand Ave. that will participating! Come on down! It's a great opportunity to get a jumpstart on your Holiday shopping!

See you there!

Happy Owl-oween!

Look look look what just came in!

Isn't this set EVER so cute??

Look what else:

Sooooo fun!

And this, too:

Makes me want a candy apple!

Click here to see all that's new.

Autumn Greetings

Another Fall card:

What I used:

Autumn Foliage clear set by Inkadinkado

Desert Coral Dark, Sunflowers Dark, Spring Willow Dark and Husk cardstock by Prism

Spanish Olive and Jumbo Java VersaMagic ink

Pearlescent Olive Brilliance ink

VersaMark ink

Bleach

Swiss Dots Cuttlebug Folder

2mm Orange Gemstones

PrismaColor Pencils: Mineral Orange, Pumpkin Orange, Terra Cotta, White, Yellow Ochre, and Sunburst Yellow

Thanks for coming by!

Fall is . . .

Here's a Fall themed card:

What I used:

Autumn Foliage clear set by Inkadinkado

Desert Coral Dark and Husk cardstock by Prism

Flea Market Curry paper from DaisyD's

Terra Cotta Adirondack Pigment ink

Potter's Clay & Bamboo Leaves Memento ink

Small Oval and Large Scalloped Oval Nestabilities

Olive Organdy Swirl Ribbon

See you tomorrow!

Spooky Wishes

Another Halloween card:

What I used:

Trick or Treat Ghost stamp by Prickley Pear

Sentiment stamp by American Art Stamp

Intense Orange, Classic Yellowgreen, Brilliant White cardstock by Prism

Patterned paper by A2Z

Onyx Black Versafine Ink

PrismaColor Pencils: Cloudy Blue, Orange, Apple Green, Mahogany Red

Circle & Scalloped Circle Punch

Orange Swirl Organdy Ribbon

Thanks for visiting!

Eeek! A spider!

Here's a card for Halloween:

What I used:

Stamp by American Art Stamp

Black, Brilliant White, Iced Amethyst and Intense Amethyst cardstock by Prism

Spots & Dots Cuttlebug Folder

Onyx Black Versafine Ink

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink

Stardust Stickles

PrismaColor Pencils: Parma Violet, Lavender, Violet, Black, Mineral Orange, Pumpkin Orange, Marine Green, Peach and Peach Beige

Thanks for stopping by!

I Found It!

Oh yippee! I found my muse! I don't have pictures of what I created yet, but will be posting them soon. . . .whew . . .talk about a stamping frenzy!

Once I got going, I kept going until 2:00 am! And even then, I went to bed with bunches of ideas going through my head.

On another good note . . . . Daisy D's paper has arrived! Soooooooooooooo perfect for fall and winter! Here's one:

Click here to see the rest.

Thinking of You

Here's one of the projects from last months Creation Station:

Featured items were Fun Flock, Stick 'Um Potion, Adirondack Pigment ink, and stamps from Hero Arts and Memory Box.

New projects will be up at the Creation Station beginning Tuesday, Aug. 5th.

Nope . . .

Still can't find my Muse. . . .but I did find these:

Cute, huh?? Yep . . .they'll be here soon!

And . . .the Big Brown Truck was kind enough to stop by and bring new goodies from American Art Stamp! Here's one:

Click here to see the rest.

I've Looked Everywhere . . .

. . . and I can't find it. I've opened every drawer . . .every cabinet . . .searched in every cubby in my craft room and I can't find my Muse.

Probably has something to do with the work being done around the house . . . . the master bath is completely torn apart . . . and once that's done, the guest bath will be completely torn apart . . .and in between those two projects, the windows will be replaced. All very exciting . . .but exhausting, too. Choosing tile was absolutely mind boggling . . .

Anywhooooo . . . onto the good stuff . . .

Since I can't find my Muse, I thought I'd post a few pictures of what will be coming in over the next few weeks.

How cute is this little guy??

And how yummy is this paper??

Stay tuned for a few more sneak peeks . . . soooooooo much more great stuff coming in . . .

Winner Winner Winner!

The Random Number Generator chose Inkylin!


"Rearrange the name Holly Mabutas and you have Mollas Hut Bay. I too spent time on the Eat Cake Graphics website and realized the name was scrambled letters."



Congratulations Inkylin! You may choose any Eat Cake Graphics Stamp(s) from www.CatsCraftCupboard.com valued up to $10.00! Please email me with your choice(s) and address and I'll send it right out to you!

Thanks to everyone for playing along!

Happy Frog!

Cute, cute, cute frog by Magenta!


Nope . . . I didn't make this one, either . . .the folks over at Magenta did.

Flight of Fancy Envelope

A few samples for your viewing pleasure:

First, is a birthday card:

Next, is a decorated envelope:

All stamps by Inkadinkado. . . . and I can't take credit for these projects. . . they were done by the folks at Inkadinkado.

Just Clowning Around

Here's a card I made while on vacation . . . yep, that was me, "Just Clowning Around"

What I used:

Stamp by American Art Stamps

Sentiment by Rosie's Roadshow

Onyx Black VersaFine Ink

Rich Cocoa Memento Ink

Herbal Garden Dark, Suede Brown Dark, and Brilliant White cardstock by Prism

Patterned paper by 7 Gypsies

Paper Distresser

PrismaColor Colored Pencils

Cats & Bats . . .

. . .and bunches of other clear sets, too!

YIPPEEEE!! Winter Birds has arrived! Click here to go get 'em!

What I Did . . .

on my summer vacation:

Day 1: Went to the Grocery Store. Then, took an afternoon nap.
Day 2: Stayed in my jammies all day. (and ate birthday cake)
Day 3: Cleaned out my Craft Room.
Days 4 & 5: Played in my Craft Room.
Days 6 and 7: Absolutely not a whole lot (except spend some wonderful quality time with my hubby . . . okay, I did go to the store to ship out a few orders).
Day 8: More relaxing.
Day 9: Went to my sister's house to see her new bathroom . . . decided we're going to have both of our bathrooms remodeled.
Day 10: Dogs got skunked (btw: tomato juice doesn't work).
Day 11: Still trying to get rid of skunk smell . . .was supposed to go shopping for new tile.
Day 12: Went to lunch with some girlfriends (a lovely day indeed).

And that's what I did on vacation.

So, did you follow the Adventures of Auntie Pearl at Mollas Hut Bay? Here's a Blop Quiz: How did I come up with the name "Mollas Hut Bay?" You can find the answer here .

Once you figure it out, post a comment and you'll win a prize!

the fine print: answers must be posted here on the blog. answers must be posted by Wednesday, July 23rd. from the correct answers one winner will be chosen at random. winner will be announced on Thursday, July 24th. Good luck!

Kyle Floats

Ah yes . . .The Lazy Days of Summer indeed. Auntie Pearl snapped this picture of Kyle on the very last day of their vacation.


What I used:
Stamps by Eat Cake Graphics
Onyx Black Versafine ink
Summer Sky Memento ink
Pearlescent Chalks - Shimmery
Woven, Classic Yellow, Baby Blue Dark, and Classic Orange cardstock by Prism
Super Jumbo Circle Punch
Mega Scalloped Circle Punch
Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
Gingham Ribbon
Prismacolor Pencils: Blush Pink, Beige, Peach, Orange, Sunburst Yellow, Canary Yellow, Scarlet Lake, Copenhagen Blue

Thanks for following the adventures at Mollas Hut Bay!

Here's Daphne!

Yes, Auntie Pearl is still taking pictures. This is Daphne on her Floaty Bear.

What I used:

Daphne stamp by Eat Cake Graphics

"Happy Summer" stamp by Impression Obsession

Onyx Black Versafine ink

Summer Sky Memento ink

Woven, Iced Teal, Frosted Teal, Intense Pink and Classic Yellow cardstock by Prism

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Cloud Stencil

Yellow Ric Rac

Prismacolor pencils: Process Red, Hot Pink, Blush Pink, Beige, Peach, Sunburst Yellow, Cloudy Blue, Copenhagen Blue, and Violet Blue

Thanks for visiting!

Lilly had the camera this time

Here's a picture of Auntie Pearl enjoying ice cream. She's standing in front of the huts for which Mollas Hut Bay was named after:

What I used:

Pearl Enjoys Ice Cream, Beach Sign, and Little Beach Huts stamps by Eat Cake Graphics

Woven and Majestic Purple Dark Cardstock by Prism

Onyx Black Versafine ink

Summer Sky Memento ink

Clear Glaze Pen (on the doors and ice cream)

Prismacolor pencils: Lemon Yellow, Canary Yellow, Scarlet Lake, Poppy Red, Copenhagen Blue, True Blue, Chartruese, Apple Green, True Green, Process Red, Magenta, Peach, Beige, Blush Pink, Sienna Brown, Burnt Ochre, Imperial Purple, Lavender, Sand, Jasmine, Dark Brown, and Cloudy Blue

I stamped Pearl first, created a mask, then stamped the Beach Huts. And . . .I pretty much CASE'd this idea from the Eat Cake gallery. Thanks for visiting!

May I Present . . .

Winter Birds . . . a new Clear Set from Inkadinkado.

Keep an eye on the website . . . it will be available for order very soon!

Baxter Goes Boing. . .

. . . right into the water. Auntie Pearl was so happy to get this snapshot! Baxter loves to go swimming.

What I used:

Baxter Goes Boing and Pier stamps by Eat Cake Graphics

Sun stamp by Penny Black

Woven, Classic Yellow, and Classic Orange cardstock by Prism

Onyx Black Versafine ink

Summer Sky Memento ink

Pearlescent Chalks - Shimmery

Cloud stencil

Prismacolor Pencils: Sunburst Yellow, Spanish Orange, Sienna Brown, Burnt Ochre, Dark Umber, Blush Pink, Chartruese, and Apple Green

Thanks for stopping by!

Ryan Relaxes

Auntie Pearl was quite a shutterbug while on vacation. Here's Ryan enjoying the water . . . What I used:

Ryan Relaxes and Pier stamps by Eat Cake Graphics

Sun stamp by Penny Black
Fish and "Happy Summer" stamps by Impression Obsession
Onyx Black Versafine ink
Summer Sky Memento ink
Woven and Classic Yellow cardstock by Prism
Pearlescent Chalks - Shimmery & Jewel Tones
Cloud stencil
PrismaColor Pencils: Sienna Brown, Burnt Ochre, Dark Umber, Spanish Orange, Yellowed Orange, Sunburst Yellow, Canary Yellow, Yellow Chartruese, Spring Green, Blush Pink, Beige, Peach, Carmine Red, and Non-Photo Blue.

Thanks for visiting today!

Happy 4th of July!

It's time for a 2-day Blog Special!

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But wait! There's more!

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Lilly Poses

This is Lilly. Her Auntie Pearl took this picture while they were on vacation at Mollas Hut Bay.

Stay tuned for more adventures at the Bay. . .

What I used:

Lilly and Pier stamps by Eat Cake Graphics
"Fun in the Sun" by American Art Stamp
Onyx Black VersaFine ink
Summer Sky Memento ink
Pearlescent Chalks - Shimmery & Jewel Tones
Woven*, Classic Yellow, and Classic Orange cardstock by Prism
Cloud stencil
Prismacolor Pencils: Blush Pink, Peach, Beige, Burnt Ochre, Lilac, Lavender, Imperial Purple, Canary Yellow, and Sunburst Yellow

*I decided to use Woven cardstock for this card because of the very fine texture. The Pearlescent chalks "stick" to it nicely and blend very easily.

Thanks for visiting

Yahoo for Inkadinkado!

Oh my goodness! The new fall and winter stamps from Inkadinkado have arrived!

Here's Trick or Treat Mouse:

And here's Silhouette Deer:

Click here to see all of them!