Candy-eggs and Jelly-beans!

Hey peeps – I’m back today with an Easter card I made using the Buckets of Love stamp set from There She Goes.

I kept the layout of this one simple and focused on coloring the bucket full of colorful eggs.  Do you dye eggs for Easter?  I haven’t done that in years… mostly because I’m not a fan of eggs. ;)

Anyways, the eggs were colored with Copic markers and Spica pens before being coated with a layer of Glossy Accents.  I used some rhinestone bling and crocheted lace for accents.

Recipe:
Stamps: Buckets of Love (There She Goes).
Paper: Spring Moss (PTI), Naturals Ivory, Blue (SU!), Stella Rose designer (My Mind’s Eye).
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic markers, Copic spica pens.
Accessories: rhinestones, crocheted lace (May Arts), Scallop Edge border punch (SU!), foam dimensionals, Corner Chomper (We R Memory Keepers), Glossy Accents (Ranger).

Pamper Yourself!

Hello everyone!  I hope you are having a fabulous weekend and a great St. Patrick’s Day!  I’ve been spending the day relaxing and doing a bit of crafting.

I also thought it was the perfect time to share this card that I made a several weeks ago:

I used Relaxing Charlotte from Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps and some delicious Echo Park designer paper.  I stamped the image in Memento Tuxedo Black and colored with Copic Markers.  I added a touch of Glossy Accents and Crystal Fine glitter to the bubbles.  And yes, the tub had to be pink.  I don’t think I’ll ever own a pink tub myself but it seemed the perfect color for this girlie card! :)

Before I head back to the craft room, I thought I would let you know about a couple of sales taking place this weekend! 

First up is Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps:

And next is the Ribbon Carousel:

Enjoy!

Recipe:
Stamps: Relaxing Charlotte (Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps).
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic markers.
Paper: pink, black (PTI), Choice Snow White (TE), Victoria Gardens designer (Echo Park).
Accessories: black rhinestones (Kaiser Craft), foam dimensional tape, crocheted trim (available at Ribbon Carousel), Glossy Accents (Ranger), Crystal fine glitter (Martha Stewart).

SCRS75: Pretty in Pink Sketchy Card

*** Scroll down to the next post to see my Ribbon Carousel project for today. ***

Hello everyone!  I’m back with another Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamp project today!  This time it is for this week’s challenge, a sketch challenge!

I used the sketch to make this card featuring Charlotte with a Rose:

This is such a pretty image that I had to go for a soft look when coloring her.  I did use some bright new designer paper from Basic Grey (konnichiwa) to liven up the card a bit.  And well… you might notice but I’m missing the very top-right panel from the sketch.  Things weren’t working for me so I improvised. ;)

You can find all of the details of the challenge and see more pretty samples HERE.  Hope you can join us this week!

For more fun samples check out the rest of this week’s participants:

• Alice Wertz
• Amber Hight
• Danielle Lounds – that’s me!
• Kim Yu
• Shaela Odd
• Thanh Vo – March Guest Designer

Recipe:
Stamps: Charlotte with a Rose (Sparkle creations Rubber Stamps).
Paper: Early Espresso (SU!), Pink (PTI), Choice Snow White (TE), Konnichiwa designer (Basic Grey).
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Antique Linen Distress Ink (Ranger), Copic markers.
Accessories: white pom pom trim (American Crafts), Avocado Liquid Pearls (Ranger), Oval Nestabilities die (Spellbinders), Mocha Vintage seam binding (avail. at Ribbon Carousel), foam dimensional tape, red brads (SU!).

RCC44: Getting’ Sketchy with Sweet Stamp Shop

Hello Crafty Friends!  It is time for another Ribbon Carousel challenge and this week we issuing a sketch challenge!

To make things more fun we've joined up with our fabulous friends over at the SWEET STAMP SHOP to bring you a challenge and a hop!

That means there are 2 ways to win some fabulous prizes from our stores! Head over to our challenge blog for all of the details.  A little hint: this week, the Sweet Stamp Shop is sponsoring our challenge with a $20 gift certificate to their store!

For my card this week I used the super cute gumball image from the Sweet Stamp Shop.  I paired it with some bright paper and ribbon! :)

Ready for more fabulous samples?  Then check out these fabulous bloggers:

Recipe:
Stamps: Gumball machine (Sweet Stamp Shop), sentiment is from 29 Again (Whipper Snapper designs).
Paper: Black (PTI), Pretty in Pink and Naturals White (SU!), Choice Snow White (TE), Vanity Fair designer (My Mind’s Eye).
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic markers)
Accessories: Cotton Candy baker’s twine (Divine Twine), Red Cotton Twill (May Arts), silver button, Glossy Accents (Ranger), Circle Nestabilities die (Spellbinders), Corner Chomper (We R Memory Keepers), foam dimensional tape, Corner Chomper (We R Memory Keepers), silver brads (Recollections).

Sparkle Creations Release Day: Mr. & Mrs.

Woo Hoo!  So today is the day that all of the new Sparkle Creations rubber stamps are available for purchase!  But before you head over there to do some shopping, check out my sample for today using the new Mr. & Mrs. stamp.

For my card I used all of the same papers and cardstock that I used for my card on Thursday featuring Engaged Lucy.  I just used a different layout and embellishments.  Why?  I just loved how the color scheme turned out on the first one! :) 

I stamped the cute couple in Memento Tuxedo Black ink on Choice Snow White cardstock and colored with Copic markers.  I added a touch of Crystal Stickles to her veil – I just dabbed a bit onto the image and used my finger to spread the glitter around to create a thin layer of shimmer.  Once dry, I cut the image out using a Jumbo Scalloped Circle Nestabilities die.  I then sponged the edges with Antique Linen distress ink and added some little holes using a paper piercer.

To embellish the card I added some Champagne vintage seam binding that I tied around the main layer in a bow.  I added a teal stick pin to the knot (tucking the pointy end under the main image – so no pokey pokey).  I also added some white pom-pom trim that I adhered in place using Best Glue Ever (seriously, that is the name of the glue).

Be sure to visit all rest of the SCRS designers for more peeks of Mr. and Mrs. Sparkle will be giving away Mr. and Mrs. to one lucky person! For a chance to win, you need to comment on all of the designer's blogs (listed below). Then head on over to the SCRS blog and comment on the Mr. and Mrs. post. You have until midnight EST each day to comment. The lucky winner will be announced the following day!

• Alice Wertz
• Amber Hight
• Danielle Lounds
• Kerri Michaud
• Kim Yu
• Margie Cortina
• Savannah O'Gwynn
• Shaela Odd
• Simonne Clay
• Sparkle Smith
• Stephanie Kraft
• Thanh Vo - March Guest Designer

Recipe:
Stamps: Mr. & Mrs. (Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps).
Paper: Naturals Ivory and Soft Sky (SU!), Choice Snow White (TE), Lost & Found 2 – Sunshine designer (My Mind’s Eye).
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Anitque Linen Distress Ink (Ranger), Copic markers and Spica pens.
Accessories: Champagne vintage seam binding (Ribbon Carousel), white pom-pom trim (American Crafts), Crystal Stickles (Ranger), paper piercer, heavy duty white thread and sewing machine, foam dimensional tape, Jumbo Scalloped Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Howdy Doody – Lovely Pins and Buttons (My Mind’s Eye), 3/8” Corner Chomper (We R Memory Keepers).

Sparkle Creations Release Preview: Karber Strawberry

Hello Crafty Friends!

Welcome to the second day of previews for Sparkle Creations!  Today we are debuting the delightfully cute new Karber Strawberry set.  This one is so very SWEET!  Love it! :)

I colored the Karber image using Copic markers and cut out with my scissors.  I added dots to her cheeks with a white gel pen and colored the seeds with a green Copic Spica pen.  To the center of the pinwheel I added Glossy Accents and crystal glitter. :)

And one tag is never enough and since these were so much fun I just had to make three more.

Be sure to visit all rest of the SCRS designers for more peeks of Karber Strawberry Set. Sparkle will be giving away Karber Strawberry Set to one lucky person! For a chance to win, you need to comment on all of the designer's blogs (listed below). Then head on over to the SCRS blog and comment on the Karber post. You have until midnight EST each day to comment. The lucky winner will be announced the following day!

• Amber Hight
• Danielle Lounds
• Kerri Michaud
• Margie Cortina
• Savannah O'Gwynn

Recipe:
Stamps: Karber Strawberry (Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps).
Paper: pink die cut tags, Pure Poppy (PTI), Choice Snow White (TE), This & That Graceful designer (Echo Park).
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Antique Linen Distress ink (Ranger), Copic markers and Spica pens.
Accessories: red ruffled gingham ribbon and natural jute (May Arts), pink baker’s twine (Divine Twine), foam dimensional tape, Corner Chompers and brown jumbo eyelets (We R Memory Keepers), button, Glossy Accents (Ranger), crystal glitter (Martha Stewart).

Sparkle Creations Release Preview: Engaged Lucy

Hello everyone!

Today is the first day of previews for Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps and we have some sweet sets to share!  First up is the new Engaged Lucy stamp.

I stamped Lucy in Memento Tuxedo Black on choice Snow White cardstock and colored with Copic markers.  I added a touch of sparkle in various placed using Spica glitter pens.  I used a Labels Nestabilities die to cut the image out and then added dots of Bisque Liquid Pearls along the edges.

Because Lucy and her glittery diamond ring are the focus on this card I kept the layering to a minimum and just used some pretty silk ribbon, jute and an extra big teal button (keeping with the big ring bling theme) to accent the card.

Be sure to visit all rest of the SCRS designers for more peeks of Engaged Lucy. Sparkle will be giving away Engaged Lucy to one lucky person! For a chance to win, you need to comment on all of the designer's blogs (listed below). Then head on over to the SCRS blog and comment on the Lucy post. You have until midnight EST each day to comment. The lucky winner will be announced the following day!

• Alice Wertz
• Amber Hight
• Danielle Lounds
• Kerri Michaud
• Kim Yu
• Margie Cortina
• Savannah O'Gwynn
• Shaela Odd
• Simonne Clay
• Sparkle Smith
• Stephanie Kraft
• Thanh Vo - March Guest Designer

Recipe:
Stamps: Engaged Lucy (Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps).
Paper: Naturals Ivory and Soft Sky (SU!), Choice Snow White (TE), Lost & Found 2 – Sunshine designer (My Mind’s Eye).
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic markers and Spica pens.
Accessories: White silk ribbon and natural jute (May Arts), Bisque Liquid Pearls (Ranger), heavy duty white thread and sewing machine, foam dimensional tape, Labels Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Howdy Doody – Lovely Pins and Buttons (My Mind’s Eye).

RCC43: Cause we FELT like it

Hello!  I’m back and I’m sharing another Ribbon Carousel Challenge.  This week we are all about warm and fuzzy… felt, that is!  We are challenging you to use some felt on your project. :)

We are excited to announce that our sponsor this week is Stephanie Hedderick from Whimsical Designs.

So head over to the challenge blog for all of the details on this week’s challenge and the fabulous prize that you could win.  But first, hang around for a few and check out my card.

My theme for this card is “pretty soft”.  The stick pins fit into the theme because they are pretty… definitely not because they are soft (pokey pokey).  Heh heh.

I used a bunch of new supplies: Polka Dot Greetings Stamp/Die set and Royal Rose die from MFT, Be Happy designer paper from My Mind’s Eye, Peach Fizz vintage seam binding from the Ribbon Carousel and Dolled Up Pins & Buttons which are also from My Mind’s Eye.  Sigh.  It is amazing what a few new pretties will do for your creativity. :)

Recipe:
Stamps: Polka Dot Greetings (My Mind’s Eye).
Paper: Naturals Ivory and Soft Sky (SU!), Be Happy designer (My Mind’s Eye).
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Blush Rose Fluid Chalk Ink (ColorBox).
Accessories: wool blend felt, Dolled Up Day Pins & Buttons (My Mind’s Eye), Peach Fizz vintage seam binding (Ribbon Carousel), heavy duty white thread and sewing machine, foam dimensionals tape, Twinkle Crystals (TE), Polka Dot Greetings Die-namic (MFT).

Polka Dot Greetings (MFT)	Be Happy Designer (My Mind's Eye)	Memento Tuxedo Black	Blush Rose Fluid Chalk Ink (Colorbox)	Foam tape (TE)
Crystal Twinkles (TE)	Peach Fizz Vintage Seam Binding

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