Heart Tree

A layout inspired by Poetic Artistry:




What the photo doesn't show very well is the subtle shimmer underneath the Ladybug ink. I found that by inking my stamp with Versamark Dazzle first and applying the Ladybug ink right over it and then stamping, a nice shimmer appears . . . and it helps season a new clear stamp!


What I used:


Stamps by Hero Arts and Memory Box
Brilliant White, Classic Red, and Iced Pink cardstock by Prism
Angel Pink and Ladybug Memento ink
Champagne Versamark Dazzle ink
Inkssentials White Pen
Small Labels Nestabilities
Pink and Red Gingham Ribbon


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Two Challenges - One Card

Ta-da! I did it! I actually was able to meet the criteria for two challenges with just one card.

The Challenges are "Birthday Somethings" by Stamp Something and Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge #51.

Here's the sketch from Taylor:

I just couldn't resist ordering a few of Taylor's sets . . .being that I am totally obsessed with any and all things "cupcake," ya know. So, I got myself a late Christmas present.

Oh, but I just couldn't wait until Halloween or Christmas to use them! And then, I remembered that I had the perfect sentiment stamp by The Cat's Pajamas. . . . and I came up with this:

What I used:

Cupcake stamp by Taylored Expressions

Sentiment stamp by The Cat's Pajamas

Brilliant White and Classic Yellowgreen cardstock by Prism

Patterned paper by Daisy D's (the Wonder Years 8x8 pack)

Tuxedo Black Memento ink

Tim Holtz Retractable Craft Pick

Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon

Prismacolor pencils: Scarlet Lake, Crimson Red, Deco Pink, Pink, French Gray 50% and 70%, White, and Cloud Blue

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Sweet Treats . . .

for someone special:

What I used:

Stamp by Lockhart
Brilliant White and Frosted Azalea cardstock by Prism
Patterned cardstock by Daisy D's
Onyx Black Versafine ink
Labels Two Nestabilities
Inkssentials White Pen
Prismacolor colored pencils: Hot Pink, Process Red, Muted Turquoise, Sky Blue


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A Treat for You!

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Mojo Monday & Mercy's Sketch

Yahoo! Two more sketches for the week . . .I'm really liking this . . . keeps me stamping!

Another great sketch on the Mojo Monday Blog!
Here's my card:
What I used:

Stamps by Memory Box
Brilliant White, Desert Coral Med. and Suede Brown Dark cardstock by Prism
Patterned cardstock by Cosmo Cricket
Rich Cocoa Memento ink
Heart, Circle & Scalloped Circle Nestabilities
Swiss Dots Cuttlebug folder
Stardust Pen
Prismacolor pencils: Dark Brown, Beige, Peach, and Nectar


And here's this week's sketch from Mercy's Blog:

Here's my card:

What I used:
Stamps by American Art Stamp
Brilliant White, Black and Gray cardstock by Prism
Patterned cardstock by Cosmo Cricket
Distressed Stripes Cuttlebug folder
Black Pearl Embellishments
Black Satin Ribbon
Fine-tip black pen
Prismacolor pencils: Sunburst Yellow, Goldenrod, Burnt Ochre, Blush Pink, Scarlet Lake, French Gray 30%, 50%, 70% and Indigo Blue


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Little Heart Tin

From this:

to this:

And here's a side view:

It really didn't take very long at all . . . maybe 20 or 30 minutes . . . if that!

How to:

Lightly sand lid (be careful not to scratch the acetate

Apply light layer of Gesso; allow to dry

Apply acrylic paint in your choice of color; allow to dry

Trace the bottom of the tin onto patterned cardstock. Cut out to fit inside the tin. I had to do a little bit of extra trimming to get it to fit.

Next, cut a strip of cardstock to 5/8" x 7 1/2" and adhere to the sides of the tin using Zip Dry glue, allow to dry.

Embellish with ribbon, flowers, buttons and pearls.

Viola! All done!

What I used:

Heart Tin

Patterned cardstock and silk flowers by Daisy D's

Claudine Hellmuth's Studio Gesso

Juniper Adirondack Acrylic paint (mixed with a little bit of Black Canvas Studio paint)

Pearl Embellishments

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Just a Butterfly Note

What I used:

Stamps by Memory Box

Iced Kiwi, Birchtone Medium and Birchtone Dark cardstock by Prism

Patterned cardstock by Dream Street

Turquoise Gem Versamagic ink

Pearlescent Chocolate Brilliance ink

Brushed Corduroy Distress ink

Curved Rectangles Nestabilities

Stipple Brush

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A Friend Like You

Yep . . . another sketch! This one is from Jen Del Muro.

Here's my card:

What I used:

Friend Like You stamp set by Impression Obsession

Brilliant White, Crabapple Light and Crabapple Medium cardstock by Prism

Patterned paper by Daisy D's (from the Wonder Years 8x8 pad)

Tuxedo Black and Pear Tart Memento ink

Bloom Dots Cuttlebug folder

Classic & Scalloped Rectangle Nestabilities

Hot Pink and Yellow Pearl Embellishments

Flower and button by Daisy D's

Prismacolor pencils: Non-Photo Blue, Deco Blue, Sunburst Yellow, Limepeel and Chartreuse

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Blue Valentine

Use two shades of blue . . . that's the challenge over at Our Creative Corner this week. Soooo. . . here's my card:

The picture doesn't show this at all, but the hearts and sentiment are just a little bit sparkly. I inked up the stamps with Versamark Dazzle ink first and applied the Bahama Blue ink right over it. I like this effect.

What I used:

Brilliant White, Baby Blue Medium and Classic Blue cardstock by Prism

Stamps by Verve Visual

Sky Blue and Bahama Blue Memento ink

Versamark Dazzle Frost ink

Tiny Bubbles Cuttlebug folder

Classic Square Nestabilities

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Cupcakes - Oh What Yum!

Yep . . . time for another Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge! Here's the sketch:

And here's my card:

What I used:

Social Set by Inkadinkado

Sentiment stamp by Eat Cake Graphics

Brilliant White, Razzleberry Med. and Blush Red Med. cardstock by Prism

Patterned paper by Daisy D's

Onyx Black Versafine ink

Classic Circle Nestabilities

3-D Crystal Lacquer

Hot Pink Pearl Embellishments

Stardust Pen

Light Yellow Satin Ribbon

Prismacolor pencils: Pale Sage, Yellow Chartreuse, Sand, and Jasmine

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No Stamping Allowed?!?

Okey dokey . . . this really was a challenge for me! I stamp . . .it's what I do . . . but, I took a step outside that box and here's what I came up with for this week's Stamp Something Challenge:

Daisy D's products made it really easy!

What I used:

Cream Puff cardstock by Prism

Vintage Tag Die-Cut, Vintage Valentine Card Die-Cut, Flowers, Buttons, Ribbon and Patterned cardstock by Daisy D's

Sunburst Border Punch

Swiss Dots Cuttlebug Folder

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XOXO

More new stamps from Impression Obsession:

What I used:

Brilliant White, Razzleberry Medium, Suede Brown Dark cardstock by Prism

Pearlescent Chocolate Brilliance ink

Pink Petunia Versamagic ink

Pearl embellies by Hero Arts

Classic Square Nestabilities

Polk dot Grosgrain ribbon

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One of a Kind

A perfect card for the person in your life who really is "One of a Kind"

What I used:
Stamps by Impression Obsession
Iced Pink, Frosted Teal, and Brilliant White cardstock by Prism
Patterned cardstock by Daisy D's
Rhubarb Stalk Memento ink
Onyx Black Versafine ink
Petite Oval Nestabilities
Sunburst Border Punch
Pink Satin Ribbon
Prismacolor colored pencils: Scarlet Lake, Magenta, Muted Turquoise, and White

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2009 What's in the Box?

I just gotta have that Box! I just gotta!

A great BIG box filled with lots and lots of goodies from Memory Box . . . and that great BIG Box filled with all those goodies is due to arrive next week(ish).

(Told ya I had to have it)

Hey! Wanna know What's in the Box?

Okey dokey . . . hold on to your hat! Here's a list of what's In the Box:

40 NEW wood mounted rubber stamps

7 NEW 6x6 packs

21 NEW 12x12 papers

12 NEW 8 1/2 x 11 patterned papers

18 NEW Pearl and Jewel sticker packs

I am doing the happy dance! I cannot wait to get this stuff! Stay tuned . . . pics of these new goodies will be posted soon!

Mojo Monday 68

You know those cookies you get in the bakery at a grocery store? You know, the sugar cookies with icing so thick that your teeth begin to ache just by looking at them? Yep . . . those cookies. Well, here they are all arranged nicely in a basket for this week's Mojo Monday sketch:

What I used:

Heart Basket by American Art Stamp
Sentiment by My Favorite Things
Brilliant White, Frosted Teal, Blush Red Lt. & Med. cardstock by Prism
Raspberry Truffle cardstock from the Chocolate Box collection (Embossed with Swiss Dots Cuttlebug folder and then sanded)
Toffee and Vintage Sepia Versafine ink
Labels One and Petite Oval Nestabilities
Heart Pearls by Hero Arts
Prismacolor pencils: White, Cream, Sand, Jasmine, Yellow Ochre, Goldenrod, Sunburst Yellow, Burnt Ochre, Blush Pink, Pink, Carmine Red, Crimson Red, Limepeel, and Marine Green


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MTSC25

Yippee! Another new stamp . . . so I can play along with another sketch challenge! Here's the sketch from Mercy's blog:

And here's my card:

What I used:

Time for Love stamp by American Art Stamp

Woven, Baby Blue Light and Tawny Medium cardstock by Prism

Patterned cardstock by Amuse

Onyx Black Versafine ink

Classic & Scallop Petite Oval Nestabilities

Baby Blue satin ribbon

Baby Blue swirl organdy ribbon

Prismacolor colored pencils: Crimson Red, Carmine Red, Pink, Blush Pink, Sand, Jasmine, Sunburst Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Non-Photo Blue, Deco Blue, Copenhagen Blue, Burnt Ochre, Light Umber

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Tic Tac Toe . . .

. . . three hearts in a row:

What I used:

Stamps by Impression Obsession
Brilliant White, Rose Medium and Frosted Amethyst cardstock by Prism
Patterned cardstock by Daisy D's
Onyx Black Versafine ink
Rosebud and Grape Jelly Memento ink

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A Little Batty

Halloween is my very favorite holiday, with Valentine's Day running a close second. So, I came up this:
What I used:

Stamps by Impression Obsession
Brilliant White, Frosted Amethyst, and Intense Amethyst cardstock by Prism
Grape Jelly Memento ink
Onyx Black Versafine ink
Heart Blocks Cuttlebug Folder
Heart Frame Sizzix Die
Prismacolor colored pencils: Indigo Blue, Warm Gray 50%

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Cupcake Challenge #49

Oh my! A Cupcake Challenge?! Could life get any better? I have sooooo many cupcake stamps and here's a great opportunity for me to use all of them. (side note: cupcake stamps not required to participate in the challenge)

You can see the sketch here . . . and while you're there, check out the Cupcake Stamps by Taylored Expressions. Sooooo cute! I just received a few of them and I can't wait to use them!!

On to the card for the challenge:

What I used:

Birthday Cupcake set by Inkadinkado

"Diet? What diet!" stamp by Eat Cake Graphics

Brilliant White, Iced Pink and Tropical Green cardstock by Prism

Patterned cardstock by Memory Box

Onyx Black Versafine ink

Classic and Scalloped Circle Nesties

Stardust Pen

3-D Lacquer

Pink Glass Beads

Prismacolor pencils: Limepeel, Chartreuse, Cream, Jasmine, Pink and Hot Pink

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OCC Sketch

Yep . . . I decided to spend the day in my studio. . . here's a card completed for the latest Our Creative Corner Sketch.

What I used:

Stamps by Hero Arts

Brilliant White, Crabapple Med., and Island Mist Med. cardstock by Prism

Patterned cardstock and flower embellies by Daisy D's

Rich Cocoa Memento ink

Vintage Sepia Versafine ink

Inkssentials White Pen

Threading Water Border Punch

Prismacolor Pencils: Scarlet Lake, Crimson Red, Tuscan Red, Dark Purple, Pink, Hot PinkGinger Root, Blush Pink, French Gray 30%, 50% and 70%

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