Chocolate Easter Bunny

I just love the Chocolate Bunny from the Occasions Mini.  It is soooo cute.  The bunny on the front of the card was stamped on Close to Cocoa Cardstock with Chocolate Chip Ink and then I added a layer of Crystal Effects.  The image below, on the inside of the card, I stamped the image onto Close to Cocoa Textured Cardstock with Close to Cocoa Ink and embossed with Clear Embossing Powder and I then colored over that image with a Chocolate Chip Marker and wiped the ink off the embossing powder with a paper towel.  It added the depth to the background.  I really like the last one better.  Try them and see which one you like better.  I tried to get a picture of the detail of the bottom one, but I couldn’t do it.  The bunny on the front is mounted with Stampin’ Dimensionals as is the label.

Supplies for today...

Stamps:	Chocolate Bunny  116980 Eggcoutrements Clear mount  118556
Paper:	Whisper White Cardstock Close to Cocoa Cardstock Chocolate Chip Cardstock Chocolate Chip Textured Cardstock Sweet Pea DSP  117161
Ink:	Chocolate Chip Craft Inkspot Close to Cocoa Craft Inkspot So Saffron Classic Ink Pad Chocolate Chip Marker
Punches:	Scallop Edge  112091 Designer Label  107590
Ribbon:	So Saffron from SAB 09 Whisper White 1/4 “  109025
Misc:	Stampin Emboss Powder Clear  109130 Crystal Effects  101005 Candy Dots

I really think these bunnies would be cute in all colors.  This is just a quick post today.  I am off to work early today.  Errands tomorrow and I hope I get some stampin in on Thursday.  I hope to post again on Friday and visit my blogging friends then too.  Hugs to all and make it an awesome day.

If you have any questions just drop me an email.  If you’d like to take advantage of those free stamps in the Sale-A-Brations Catalogs, click on my Shop Online button above.

Just wanted to chat a minute

Hey everyone, nothing creative to post today.  Busy with the house and making appointments for everyone.  Mom needs her med check appointment, so I made one for me too.  Then, I actually decided I am going to let someone else cut my hair.  Oh my.  So I made an appointment with a gal that comes into Michaels for this coming Wednesday.  I’m going to get the same hair cut, just have her clean it up my mess.  Its been close to 15 years that I’ve let someone else cut my hair.  I cut my own.  Thank heaven it grows fast.  Maybe I’ll have a new profile pic.  *smile*  I doubt that.

I am being so entertained by the kids today.  Joey is reaching for the toy that he batted into Yogi, Sammy, center, wondering what's gonna happen and Yogi smelling the toy.  Yogi ended up with the toy under his paw... I wasn’t fast enough with the camera to get the pic.  They are a hoot.  Joey is actually up Yogi’s you know what, and Yogi doesn’t mind a bit.  Joey talks and talks to Yogi and before long Yogi gets up and off they go.  They’ve done that since Joey was a just a kitten.  I wonder, what do they think they’re doing?  Then if you believe in Re-incarnation, just who are they and should I know them?    Scary thought.

Lets see, upcoming things that I’m working on for my blog is the March Pals Blog Hop, we are featuring Easter and Spring.  I’m promising myself to get it done early rather than last minute.  *smile*  I’m going to be a featured stamper on someone else’s blog... its a surprise right now.  I don’t know if I’m allowed to brag or not... I’ll find out.  *smile*   The Pals Paper Arts challenge is coming up on Thursday, so be sure to check that out.  I do have one Easter Card done, just haven’t taken the pictures yet, its using the new Chocolate Bunny Stamp that’s in the Occasions Mini.  I’ll post that tomorrow.

Well, its now lunch time.  All the appointments are made, the house is in pretty good shape except for the kitchen.  So I guess I’ll go have lunch, finish the kitchen and catch All My Children.  Thanks for dropping in today... see you all tomorrow.  *smile*  Be sure to email me if ya need anything or click my shop now button above.  Hugs,

Thank You Kris!!!

I received this lovely card in the mail yesterday from my Pal and Friend Kris from Kween Bee Kreations. 

How sweet and kind of her to take the time.  If you are familiar with her blog, you know her family is going thru so much right now.  Her Mom is fighting Breast Cancer.  So for Kris and her family please add her to your prayers and remember get your Breast Exams regularly. 

Thank you Kris!!!!   I was so pleasantly surprised when the mail came yesterday.  Isn’t Kris’ card beautiful.  And what perfect timing to get a terrific card.  I’m getting a tad tired of gum and mints.   Food just makes ya want a cigarette... go figure.  I still have the worse cravings in my Studio, I’m fine sitting and watching TV though.  I get thru 3 hour naps with no problem!!!  Could be a tad edgy today too, Mom would call me ‘testy’.  *smile*  I am surprised that the nicotine addiction is still this strong.  

Better run, make it a terrific day.  Hugs to all!!!

PPA 30 Keep it Simple

My card today is so simple.  Its all created from the Simply Sent Flower Power Card Elements Kit #112028.  So easy and so colorful, perfect for my Granddaughters, Paige and Gabby for any occasion. 

Other than a few Nestibilities scallop circles and a few white candy dots, I was done.  I will add sentiments to the inside when I use these for the girls.  I can’t wait to see what you’ve uploaded to the PPA Keep it Simple Sweetie Challenge. 

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Simple Sent Card Elements 112028/$15.95Wow Flowers Stamp Set  111714/$12.95   Free with a $50 Product order.

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One of my favorite flower stamps

is Morning Soft (retired) and since I have been in the coloring mood, I decided to play with it too.  This image is also colored in with Colored Pencils.

I really like how Bashful Blue and Not Quite Navy team together.  After coloring my image, I cut it out and popped it onto a pc of Whisper White.  I chose not to have a traditional mat of Night of Navy underneath and used my Candy Dots to accent the mat as well as the image.  I tried layering a strip of cardstock underneath the image but found the silky look of the ribbon was the needed touch. 

I wanted to update those of you that follow along with me on my blog.  Today is Day 20!!!  Whew, the last few days have really been difficult to get thru without smoking.  I don’t understand why it seems to be getting harder... but I am fighting thru it.  Those that know, say oh it gets easier...  yeah right, well it isn’t for me.  But I am enjoying that extra money each week,  *smile*   but it isn’t enough to take the urge away.   So send me those good vibes.  *smile*  I spent yesterday with my son Wes and my awesome granddaughter, Paige.  We went to lunch at Applebee’s and did a few errands.  Those are my favorite kind of days!  My plan is to do some organizing and cleaning in my Studio this morning before heading to work.  So I best get on my way. 

Todays supplies include...

Stamp:	Retired Morning Soft
Ink:	Stazon Jet Black
Cardstock:	Whisper White Bashful Blue Not Quite Navy
Ribbon:	Bashful Blue Satin 117290 Elementary 116231
Misc:	Candy Dots

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February Monthly Project is Available

Vintage Vogue Purse & Cards

Project Instructions: $8

With this Monthly Project Set you will learn all about vintage style. There are so many techniques and ideas to show you. You will make 4 cards, each highlighting a different vintage style: Modern Vintage, Layered Vintage, Distressed Vintage, and Very Vintage. The cards fit beautifully in the stylish purse.

The products you will need for this Project is Vintage Vogue stamp set from the Occasions Mini and the Very Vintage Jumbo Stampin’ Around Wheel. Product #’s 117690 Wood Mount/118598 Clear Mount Stamp Set and 117693.

As with all the Monthly Projects, you receive the supply list, cutting instructions, card layouts, detailed pictures with instructions for each card and the purse, cutting templates, and in each project you receive bonus projects and ideas.  I will send them to you in your choice of format, either Word or .PDF. 

Here’s a pic of the bonus project in this set.

These are such a fun projects.  I hope you’ll like them too.   Please click here to see the previous Monthly Projects that are still available.

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A Spring Song...

I was in the mood to color a few days back.  This is all done in Colored Pencil, which I rarely stick to one medium within an image.  I was really happy with the overall effect, so I left it alone.  I don’t think I’ll be Un-du’ng this one.  *smile*

You realize I got this stamp set FREE!!! 

Now thru March 31st, for every $50 spent in product you will get your choice of FREE Product shown in the Sale-A-Brations Brochure.  To view all the free merchandise, click on the ‘pink’ brochure in my sidebar.

Here’s my supply list if you’d like to re-create or make a purchase.

Stamps:	Spring Song (Free #120230) 115074
Paper:	Whisper White Cardstock Brilliant Blue Textured Cardstock Garden Green Textured Cardstock Garden Green DSP (Hostess Set from ‘09)
Ink:	Stazon Jet Black
Colored Pencils:	Prismacolor
Misc:	White Candy Dots

I hope you enjoyed my Hummingbird Card today.   Stop back Monday when I’ll have another card with a Morning Glory to post, but not the same image.

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PPA 29 Sketch Challenge

The PPA has a cool sketch challenge this week.  Its designed by our own Margaret Moody. 

Here’s my take on the sketch this week.  I did a manly Valentine for my guy.  *smile*  I am so sure he’ll get me one too.  lol 

I created my own scalloped heart border using the Heart to Heart Punch,113694.  Thought it would be a little more masculine than any of the other border punches. 

The paper I used today comes from the Simply Scrappin’ Kit, Happy Birthday, 115695.  I added the sentiment from Teeny Tiny Wishes, 115370 and punched with the Word Window Punch, 105090 and layered it onto a pc of Night of Navy Cardstock punched with the Modern Label, 116630.  The center heart is from the Embosslits Scallop Heart of Hearts Die, 117332 available in the Occasions Mini.

I hope you don’t mind my quick post today, as soon as the car is warm I’m outa here to do errands.  I’m a gal on a mission this morning.  Hugs to all.

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Its here... the Pals Hop

Welcome!!!  I am stop #5 on the Hop this month.  I hope you arrived from Debbie Pierce’s Stampin Sunshine.  If not, be sure to check out all the links below.  You won’t want to miss any of the Pals Hop.  We have 19 Stampin’ Up Demonstrators ready to share their remarkable creations from the Sale-a-Brations catalog.

My Quick and Easy Thank You cards focus on the Sale-a-Brations Stamp Set Vintage Labels, #118392 and the Scallop Trim Border Punch #118402.  Remember all Sale-a-Brations product is FREE with a Stampin’ UP! $50 product purchase. I love labels and layers.  I decided to play with Perfect Plum and Whisper White, for simplicity and a bit of elegance.  I wanted these cards to be Within the labels I used the stamp-a-ma-jig (jig) and added a few details from Teeny Tiny Wishes, 115370 and Tiny Tags, 118091. 

The tools I used to create my layers today are...  

Punches	Scallop Circle Curly Label Wide Oval
Dies	Sizzlets Lots of Tags #2 Label Curly Label Punch Windows Bigz XL Pennant Die

and the inside is simple, yet says it all...  (its not really crooked, the camera was)  I used the sentiment from Vintage Vogue Clear #118598. 

 

I hope I inspired you today to use a little Perfect Plum and get some friends together and order some Stampin’ UP! so you can get your free sets too. 

 

Your next stop on the Hop is Mary Fish of Stampin Pretty.  I wonder what Mary’s been up too?    I hope something inspires you along the hop and if it does, be sure to leave them comment if you have the time.

 

1. Kalshelia Lloyd -- www.stampinfabulousity.com     Stampin' Fabulousity

2.   Ann Schach -- www.stampinchic.com     The Stampin' Schach

3.   Margaret Moody -- www.margaretmoody.typepad.com     Margaret Moody

4.   Debbie Pierce -- www.stampinsunshine.com     Stampin' Sunshine

5.   Carla Bazhenow -- www.carlas-scraps.com     Carla's Scraps

6.   Mary Fish -- www.stampinpretty.com     Stampin' Pretty

7.   Kim Lampone -- www.kjskorner.blogspot.com     Stamp, scrap, get kreative

8.   Gina Shaw -- www.cardsbyginashaw.com     Cards by Gina

9.   Regina Mangum -- www.thestampinbean.blogspot.com     The Stampin' Bean

10. Lourdes Torres -- www.cozycraftycorner.blogspot.com     Cozy Crafty Corner

11. Kris Kilcoyne -- www.kweenbee.typepad.com     Kween Bee Kreations

12. Liz Hughes -- www.diypapercreations.com     DIY Paper Creations

13. Melanie Collins -- www.oopsadaisy.typepad.com     Oops a Daisy

14. Mike Funke -- www.stampin-style.com     Stampin-Style

15. Anne Beale Yancey -- www.mukibug.com     Mukibug

16. Martha Stewart -- www.SeasonsOfStamping.com    Seasons of Stamping

17. Jason Casper -- www.stampindad.blogspot.com     Jason's Stampin' Pad

18. Barbara Furlong -- www.theloveofstamping.com     The Love of Stamping

19. Tricia Gillam -- www.soulstamper.com     Soul Stamper

Kris’ Color Challenge

Kris from Kween Bee Kreations has a wonderful/fun color challenge.  Be sure to check out her blog for all the details.  The colors are purple and yellow.  I would of never thought to put these two Complimentary Colors together without this challenge.  It really took me out of my comfort zone, so I made 2.  *smile*  I made the first one with Rich Razzleberry as the base and thought, what would Whisper White cardstock look like as the base.  So I ended up making two. 

If you notice the flower, I used the Originals Blossom Party Die and added another layer of petals to the back of the flower so it would be larger and make more of a statement on the card front.  I die cut another flower and then cut the petals apart and attached with an adhesive dot between each petal on the main flower.  The leaves are Old Olive and are the wings of the bird from the 2 Step Bird Punch. 

I will definitely use this color combo again and I hope you’ll pop over to Kween Bee Kreations and take Kris up on her challenge. 

Supplies...

Paper:	Rich Razzleberry Textured Cardstock Crushed Curry Textured Cardstock Whisper White Cardstock Rich Razzleberry DSP #115685 Crushed Curry DSP #115686
Punch:	2 Step Bird #117191
Die:	Blossom Party #115971
Embossing:	Perfect Polka Dots Folder #117335
Brads:	Vintage Brads #109109
Ribbon:	Rich Razzleberry Grosgrain #115613

I hope everyone has a terrific day!!!

 

The Wonders of Un-du...

Okay here it is...   before and after...Much better.  I even added some Dimensionals on the back of Friends.  Hugs,

I finally got to play...

in the OCC Weekly Sketch Challenge.  Here’s this weeks sketch... I always make my cards to flip up to open, so my design is turned a bit. I have seen so many of those little birds on cards, I just had to make one too.  Plus its helping me keep my mind of those nasty, money consuming cigarettes I used to smoke.  *smile*  Today is day #9. 

I decided to make a matching envelope, doing it like I’d seen over at Stampin’ Pretty.  Mary is my Upline.  She had a post the other day and had embossed her envelope flap.  I loved that and would of never thought to do it. 

I love making cards from others sketches.  You get that extra time to stamp, punch and find just the right touches for your card. 

Here’s what I did to the inside.  I love that little extra it gives to your card and I always try to leave a place to sign it.

My supplies for today are...

Stamps:	Inside Sentiment from my Stash
Paper:	Whisper White Base Shades of Spring DSP #117160 Orchid Opulence Layers Polka Dot Parade by PaperTreyInk.com
Punches:	2 Step Bird #117191 Scallop Trim Border #118402 Trio Flower #109183
Ribbon:	Certainly Celery from the ‘09 SAB
Misc:	Polka Dots Embossing Folder #117335
	Gems from Michaels

I hope you enjoyed my card today and it gives you a bit of incentive.  Don’t forget there is only 2 months left for the Sale-a-Brations Promotion.  You can earn that Scallop Trim Border Punch free!!!  Click on the Sale-A-Brations catalog in my sidebar for all the free product you can earn.  Then click here to shop now.  I hope you have a terrific day!!!  Hugs,

PPA Color Challenge 28

and the colors are... I had a little trouble with these and I do a lot of pink.  I should of taken a picture of my card before I covered up the Friends on the front.  I originally did it without a mat and it was stamped in Melon Mambo... then I realized I didn’t have any Pretty in Pink.  I really liked it the other way.  I think now I have too many pinks going on.  But I do have a bottle of Un-du.  *smile*

I used the Lovely Flowers Bundle Hostess Set, Level 3 (Pg. 18) for today's challenge.  The Rub ons really helped me decide the front layout for my card.  Of course the Candy Dots are from my stash.  I hope you head on over to the PPA and upload your colorful creation.  Its so much fun to play at the PPA!!!  Off to Un-du... I’ll post another pic later.   Hugs,