Stamp Happy

Frankie says boo!

I'm hoping to quickly make up some fun Halloween cards this weekend to send to friends, so I got the ball rolling tonight by coloring this cute Frankie image with my Copic markers!  When I had some friends over several weeks ago for an evening of stamping, Cindy brought some stamps along with these super-cute characters, including Frankie.  I couldn't resist... had to stamp off some images!  However, at this hour I have no idea where these images are from and I don't think Cindy would be too fond of me calling right now to find out!  So bear with me, and I'll let you know as soon as I can!  My "boo!" sentiment was created using the 1/2-Pint Playful Alphabet Buddy stamps from Kitchen Sink Stamps.  I used Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge for this card, too!

I'm heading off to bed because I have to work tomorrow, but I hope you all have a great Saturday!  Thanks for visiting!

 

Stamps:  Frankie (unknown... possibly TAC?), sentiment from 1/2-Pint Playful Alphabet Buddy(Kitchen Sink Stamps)
Cardstock:  Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black (Stampin' Up!), white (Gary Burlin), designer paper-purple shimmer (Reminisce), green with multi-dots (K & Company)
Inks:  Adirondack Pitch Black (Ranger), Versafine Onyx Black (Tsukineko), markers (Copic)
Accessories:  brads (Making Memories), rick rack (Creative Impressions), Nestabilities (Spellbinders).

Funky Birds

Here's a card I actually made yesterday morning before I left for work.  I got it done, and brought it to work with me thinking I'd take my picture and upload once I got there because the light from the window is always so good at my desk.  One problem, though... it's hard to take a picture at work when the camera is sitting at home!  *smacking forehead*  So, this one had to wait until today for uploading!

I just love how this turned out!  Those funky birds in the background paper are just too silly, and went perfectly with my images from Cornish Heritage Farms!  I made this card using the sketch from Card Positioning Systems #87, and the Color Inspiration challenge from KWernerDesignBlog.

I couldn't really decide where to put a sentiment on the front.  Nothing seemed to fit anywhere, so I put it on the inside along with a few more of the funky birds!  I actually had an idea after I had this photographed for something else on the inside.  I might add it, and retake the picture, so stay tuned!

I hope you have a wonderful FRIDAY!!!  My week has been a long one, and I have to work tomorrow too so I hope today goes quickly!  I have a Copic Marker demonstration from 2:00 - 4:00 at the store today, so if you're in Northeast Ohio head on over to Toyrifix today and say HI!

Happy stamping!

   

Stamps:  Pretty Birds, The Landing Pad (Kim Hughes collection for Cornish Heritage Farms)
Cardstock:  Riding Hood Red, Chocolate Chip, Barely Banana (Stampin' Up!), designer paper (Pink Paislee)
Inks:  Momento Rich Cocoa (Tsukineko), markers (Copic)
Accessories:  twill ribbon (Creative Impressions), brads (Gary Burlin), Swiss Dots Cuttlebug folder (ProvoCraft), red Baker's String (Martha Stewart).

Stamp Simply #58 - Flat!

Today's Stamp Simply challenge will please all the US Postal Workers!  Today we are making our cards FLAT!  That's all -- no other requirements.  Now, FLAT, does not mean it has to be a  1-layer card!  You CAN use layers of paper, even light weight ribbon, but the end result of your card must be so flat that there is NO QUESTION when we look at it that it'll go for one stamp only.  When inserted in an envelope it should have NO noticeable lumps, bumps or humps.

For my card, I started to make mine square but then thought I'd better not because a square envelope costs more to mail!  But I did end up making mine square after all (as you can see!) because it measure 4 1/4" square... it'll fit into an A2 envelope!  Ta-dah!

I used my new 3-Step Pansy set from Kitchen Sink Stamps to make a Fall pansy for my card!  And thanks to my super-duper Stampin' Up demo (and fabulous friend!) Anita, I got some new designer paper this week, and decided to use it today!  I didn't use any foam tape or dimensionals on my card so it wouldn't be quite as thick, and I used a thin ribbon to reduce bulk.

I hope you'll find time to play today or over the weekend!  This challenge would be really good for Christmas cards, because if you're mailing a lot of them it's always a good thing when you can save on postage!  Leave a comment on Sharon's blog with a direct link to your card, and if you upload to SCS remember to use the keywords ssnotime58.  Use those keywords for any other online galleries you use, too!  Like Paper Craft Planet where I will be uploading mine!

Check out Sharon's as-always beautiful creation on her blog, and the other Stamp Simply team members!

Julie
Dee
Jennifer
Janine
Becky
Darlene

(I'll have these all linked up as the other girls get their cards posted!)

Thank you for visiting my blog today!  I appreciate it!

 

 

Stamps: 3-Step Pansy, Vintage Words (Kitchen Sink Stamps)
Cardstock:  More Mustard, Chocolate Chip, Tangerine Tango, Very Vanilla, designer paper (Stampin' Up!)
Inks:  Momento Cantaloupe, Potter's Clay, Rhubard Stalk, Rich Cocoa, Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko)
Accessories:  Nestabilities (Spellbinders), ribbon (craft supply).

Caramel Apple Kit

For my New Product Showcase at the store last week, I wanted to create a few projects for displays.  When I saw this Caramel Apple Kit several weeks ago on Michelle Wooderson's blog, I knew I was going to have to create my own version of it for the Showcase.

Inside this little pail is a pretty fall apple, and a little individual serving of caramel apple dip!  YUM!  I LOVE that stuff!  We could buy that in bulk at my house this time of year!

For the pail topper, I used the Baking Stamp Ensemble from Just Rite Stampers, and to make the "Caramel Apple Kit" words, I used the small letter set.  This apple stamp from Kim Hughes' Making the Grade stamp set from Cornish Heritage Farms was perfect for this project, and the words fit perfectly inside it!

 

I used the Nestabilities to cut out the scallops and circles for the lid of the pail, and used Bazzill cardstock and papers from Scribble Scrabble.  (Sorry for the blurry picture on this one... just couldn't get the camera to cooperate with me!)

This was so fun to make, and I'm sure thankful for all the cute ideas Michelle comes up with on her blog, as this was a perfect display item on Thursday night!

By the way, I'd like to take a moment to thank Feedblitz for NOT sending out a feed on my post yesterday!  I don't know why, but I'm assuming it never went out as I usually receive one too, and didn't.  If you want to see my Color Throwdown card from yesterday, you can click here.  I was really pleased with how it turned out, so I'd love to know what you think, too!

And if you'd like to see some of the other things that were made at the Toyrifix New Product Showcase last week, you can click here for the Stampendous projects, and click here for the Just Rite Stampers projects. 

Thanks for stopping by!

Color Throwdown #16

  Here we are at week #16 of the Color Throwdown, and the colors this week were chosen by Cathy!  This would be a nice combo to make a more masculine card if you need one, but it can pretty much go for anything!  We hope you'll have time to play along!

 

For my card, I chose this Hero Arts stamp that has been sitting around my studio not getting any love.  I stamped on Creamy Caramel cardstock using a combination of Versamark and Momento Rich Cocoa ink so that I could heat emboss with clear powder to make the images stand out more.  I painted the flower with my Niji waterbrush and some Ballet Blue ink taken from the lid of the ink pad.  I tore 2 edges of the Creamy Caramel cardstock and sponged on some more Rich Cocoa ink, then adhered to a piece of Chocolate Chip cardstock.  At Adventures in Stamping a few weeks ago, I picked up some Grungeboard, so I decided to pull it out and see if it work with this card, and I think it does really well.  I was surprised at how nicely the ink took to the board.  For this I just sponged on Ballet Blue, then a little more of the Rich Cocoa to distress it up a bit.  My background was embossed with the Argyle Cuttlebug folder, and sponged with Old Olive ink (didn't have any Green Galore cardstock!)  My last step before assembling everything was to apply a little Angel Wings Shimmerz on the flower.  I decided with all the grunge and brown ink that was distressing this card that it needed a little glitz, too!  I really like how it turned out!

You can check out the creations from all the Throwdown team members by going to our blog, or by checking out their individual blogs...

Cathy Indelicato

Broni Holcombe

LeAnne Pugliese

Kisa Peters  (Kisa's having a crazy week, so she hasn't got anything posted yet but might by later in the week!)

Also, if you are so inclined please say a prayer for LeAnne's daughter who is safe and unharmed but suffered a house fire on Monday night.  You can read about it here on LeAnne's blog.

Thank you for stopping by today!

 

Stamps:  Thanks Collage (Hero Arts)
Cardstock:  Ballet Blue, Old Olive, Creamy Caramel, Chocolate Chip (Stampin' Up!)
Inks:  Ballet Blue, Old Olive (Stampin' Up!), Momento Rich Cocoa (Tsukineko)
Accessories:  Grungeboard (Tim Holtz), brads (Creative Impressions), Argyle Cuttlebug embossing folder (ProvoCraft)

Hot Cocoa Treat holder measurements

Many of you left comments or sent emails asking for measurements on this project I posted over the weekend.  I know you were probably thinking I'd never get around to it, but Ta-Dah, here it is!

Now, my packet of hot cocoa measures (approximately) 6 1/2" long by 2 5/8" wide.  You may have to adjust measurements for the size of what you choose to use, but if you can do that then almost anything goes for what you can put in here!

I cut a piece of cardstock for the folder 6 1/2" wide by 7" tall.  I scored along the short side at 3" and 3 1/2" to make the "spine" of the folder.

 

The little box to hold the cocoa packet was cut 3 1/2" wide by 2 1/2" tall.  I scored the edges on 3 sides at 1/4" and 1/2".  Then I cut away the squares at the bottom two corners, and folded up the sides to create the little box to hold the cocoa.  (See succession of photos below.  You can click on the pictures for larger views.)

     

I trimmed some 1/4" red line tape to apply to the edges of the box and adhere to the folder, then decorated as desired!

I hope this helps you out!  Remember, I got the inspiration from this design from Laurie Schmidlin, however I have no idea if my measurements and design are the same as hers.

Happy stamping!

Silhouette Thanks

Not much stamping time today, but I did have the idea for this card rattling around in my head all day so I quickly sat down and gave it a try this evening.  My friend Kimberly Crawford has been providing some beautiful inspiration lately with lace, buttons and thread so I decided to try out this style she's been doing so fabulously!

This is definitely a new style for me, and I'm not sure I like how this turned out but it's a start!

I know, I promised you the measurements today for the Hot Cocoa treat but I just never got around to working on it.  Too much laundry, too many errands, too many phone calls, etc. and it all got in the way today.  The good news is tomorrow I'll be back at work and I can just grab that little holder and a ruler to measure so you can get started creating your own Hot Cocoa Treats!

Happy stamping!

 

Stamps:  Pocket Silhouettes (Stampin' Up!)
Cardstock:  Kraft (supply), Kachina (Bazzill), lined paper (Making Memories), designer paper (Pink Paislee)
Inks:  Momento Rich Cocoa, Desert Sand (Tsukineko)
Accessories:  lace (May Arts), Threading Water punch (Fiskars), button, twine (craft supply).

Super Billy!

  I've been blog browsing as time allows lately, and discovered this sketch/supply challenge on the Limelight Papercrafts blog and decided to give it a try!  Any card created for this challenge was to be linked to the Limelight blog by Sunday evening.  Well, I'm coming in just under the wire or maybe I'm a little late but here's what I created using my Billy stamps from Pink Cat Studio.  My hubby helped me out a little this past week with the showcase at the store, and he very sweetly bought me new floor mats for my Trail Blazer yesterday for Sweetest Day, so I thought I'd make him a card!

 

The challenge was to follow the sketch above, and to make a "manly" card using hardware instead of glitter and glam, so I think I nailed the challenge!  I love these metals moulding strips from Making Memories.  I got this one in a gift exchange a long time ago, and wish I could find them somewhere because this is almost the last of it!  My zig-zag border is made with punches from my SU! photo corner punch!  So thanks to the Limelight Ladies for a fun challenge!  I will definitely be watching for more!

Thanks for stopping by!  Sometime tomorrow I'll get the measurements written down for the Hot Cocoa Treat!  The delay is because this is my 3-day weekend off and the original design is at the store.  When it's my time off, I try not to stop in at the store if I can help it so I can't get those measurements unless I just make up another one, which I will do tomorrow!

Happy stamping!

 

Stamps:  Billy Plate 1, Background Plate 4 (Pink Cat Studio)
Cardstock:  Saltillo (Bazill), Old Olive, Night of Navy, Marigold Morning (Stampin' Up!), white (Gary Burlin), designer paper (Bo Bunny)
Inks:  Momento Tuxedo Black, Ladybug, Potter's Clay, Versamark (Tsukineko), markers (Copic)
Accessories:  metal moulding strip (Making Memories), photo corner punch, circle punches (Stampin' Up!), brads (craft supply).

Winner!

OK, I'm running a little late, but I'm finally here to annouce the blog candy winner!

I used random.org to pick a number between 1 and 131 (the number of comments) and the random number is 23!  The winner left this comment...

Congratulations! I just found your blog recently and I really enjoy it.
My favorite candy was anything with chocolate AND caramel. It still is!

Posted by: Toni K | October 16, 2008 at 08:49 AM

Toni, you have until 9:00 p.m. EST on Monday, October 21st to email me with your mailing information and let me know which Basic Grey paper pad you would like!  There is a link to email me right under my picture on the upper left column.

Thanks everyone for stopping by!  I loved hearing about all your favorite candy to get at Halloween, and enjoyed the reminiscing, too!  There were some candies I had forgotten about!  (Necco Wafers!)

Happy stamping!

Meet Barry!

I'm so excited, I just had to share!  My poor old mini-van just can't take it anymore.  She keeps conking out on me, she stalls as I'm driving down the road, her windshield wipers don't work, her blower doesn't work and therefore I have no heat, and she's just tired!  "Bubbles" (as she's been affectionately called for years!) is almost 14 years old and is ready to be put out to pasture.  It was time for something new (or almost new!)

Introducing (Blue)Barry!

 

Isn't he handsome???  Barry is a 2004 Chevy Trail Blazer and he rides like a dream!  I'm so excited, I just had to share!  Thanks for letting me show off my new wheels!

Don't forget about the Blog Candy!  (No, I'm not giving away Barry!)  Leave a comment on this post to be eligible to win!  I'll be drawing a winner in a little over an hour!