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May 29, 2009

Every Bit Pattern


Limited Supply Challenge #222
Happy Friday everyone !!!
Today is a wonderful day-my DH's birthday !!! I woke up early to get his present ready and signed the card I made 2 days ago. He ended up going to work today-but we get to celebrate tonight. My sister already called him and did a " Marilyn" song. He got a chuckle out of that.
Somebody else is celebrating his birthday, his twin sister so we will not forget to say HB.
I did this pretty simple card for the Limited Supply Challenge-only one cardstock and the rest-Pattern papers only. The flowers were done with paper piecing, the leaves were die cut and the vase from the Wide Oval punch. I just cut the top and bottom part and added the grosgrain ribbon.
RECIPE:
Stamps: Simple Friendship, Birthday Count
Paper: Whisper White, Rockability,Sweet Slumber Specialty papers and Urban Oasis
Ink: Basic Black
Accessories: jumbo brads, black grosgrain ribbon
Tools: Crop-a-dile, dimensionals, wide oval punch, 1/2"circle punch , Leaves die cut, Big Shot machine
Thanks for stopping by.
Have a wonderful stampin'day!!!!!!
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May 28, 2009

GOOD NEWS !!!

It's Official...

I am so excited to announce that I have been chosen to be a part of the
Design Team of KLM Designs- a brand new digital stamp company.
This is something new to me and can't wait to get started .
Be sure to check their fantastic digi images and the
KLM Designs Design Team blog.

Crochet and Buttons


Ways to Use It #220
It is not everyday that I used buttons on my cards but today on SCS challenge- the card require that you used button/s. I used 2 big buttons for the center of my crocheted flowers. I got to used ny Big Shot for the flowers.
RECIPE:
Stamps: Thankful Thinking
Paper: Kiwi Kiss, Always Artichoke, Very Vanilla, DSP's
Ink: Kiwi Kiss, Always Artichoke
Accessories: grosgrain Always Artichoke ribbon, buttons
Tools: circle punches, Big Shot, Birds and Blooms die cut
Thanks for stopping by.
Have a wonderful STampin' Day!
Chat

May 27, 2009

Gift For You





Friends 24-7
I had made this card and a refrigerator magnet for my cousin's wife- Natalie for her birthday.
I tried to match the colors from the Victoria's Secret body lotion. I used the Friends 24-7 which is becoming to be a favorite of mine. These are just very simple gifts and I think she love the whole ensemble.
RECIPE:
STamps: Friends 24-7
Paper: Pink Pirouette, Rose Red, Kraft and Whisper White, DSP Pink Pirouette
Ink: Basic Black, Copic Markers, White Craft
Accessories: brads, grosgrain Rose Red
Tools: corner punches, scallop edge punch, magnet
Thanks for stopping by.

DH Birthday



Sketch Card Challenge #230
Hello peeps!!! I am a liitle bit late posting today but it is not a computer issue but it is still an issue. Hopefully today is the day that it will get fixed. I have other bigger things to worry, like my DH's birthday is coming up in 2 days. I struggle making masculine cards, so I thought I'd work on it since the sketch was already provided for me on SCS. I inked up thie Rustic Rooster set and it is a pretty simple manly card with a few highlights. I really hope he would like it.
Stamps: Rustic Rooster, Riveting
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Close to Cocoa, Mellow Moss, Very Vanilla, To the Nines Specialty papers
Ink: Staz-on Brown, White Craft, Copic Markers
Accessories: brads, twine, tafetta Kraft ribbon
Tools: circle punches, dimensionals

May 26, 2009

Friendly Touch


Color Challenge #220
Hello peeps!!!
I have been trying to post this card for the last 2 hours on SCS and in my blog. I think I finally got it. My computer is still acting up even after all the work that they did. Anyway, what do you think of these colors on SCS challenge ? The card was done using the Simple Friendship set. The circle design worked really well for the Mojo sketch.
RECIPE:
Stamps: Simple Friendship
Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Bashful Blue, So Saffron, Whisper White, DSP Bashful Blue and So Saffron
Ink: Basic Black, Copic markers
Accessories: dew drops, grosgrain Bashful Blue ribbon
Tools: 1-3/4 Circle punch, Nesties Scallop circle, Embossing powder, Heat Gun
Thaks for stopping by.
Have a wonderful Stampin ' Day!
Chat

May 25, 2009

Hinged Card


Try a New Technique
Hello and Good Morning !!!
I woke up early today to work on the challenge on SCS, because my computer is still having major issues. They are going to back our files and then start all over again...whatever that means. I just could not resist this hinged technique. These colors turned out lovely togeher especially using this DSP. One of the girls at work, Steph absolutely love this Raspberry Tart.
I used the SA wheel background for the front and inside, the main panel was stamped in black ink and colored with copic markers. I stamped the 24-7 in Pink Pirouette on the bottom.

RECIPE:
Stamps: Firends 24-7
Paper: Raspberry Tart DSP, Cameo Coral, Rose Red, Pink Pirouette, Whisper White
Ink: Rose Red, Basic Black, Copic Markers
Accessories: Satin white ribbon, charm, brads
Tools: Corner punches, Eyelet border punch, piercing tool, 1" circle punch

Thank you for stopping by.
Have a Wonderful Stampin' Day!
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May 23, 2009

Lemonade Stand Award


I got this award from a wonderful stamper that I met at Regionals. Her name is Linda Gutierrez and she is an AWESOME stamper !!! See her beautiful creation on her blog:
She gave me this for showing great blogging "attitude and gratitude".

My turn to pass this on to some of my blogging friends. Make sure you pass the lemonade stand with your blogging friends.
1. Lori
2. Angela
3. Chris
4. Julie
5. Keri
6. Jean
7. Heidi
8. Betty
9. Rose
10. Desire

May 21, 2009

Friends 24/7





Divine Diva Inspiration Challenge #4

Hello peeps !!!

I am just so frustrated with my computer !!! I have issues with it the whole week and could not even post. It crashed 2-3 times and when I go to my blog, I have to refresh it. It is still not in good operating condition but at least I was able to post today, that is.
Here is a card that I did for the DDIC using the inspiration above. I used the stamp set Friends 24/7 and used the colors below. Hope you play along and get the chance to win the blog candy that Lori is offering. Find your inspiration from the other Divine Diva Design Team.
RECIPE:
Stamps: Friends 24/7
Paper: Certainly Celery DSP, Cool Caribbean, Whisper White, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Copic Markers
Accessories: grosgrain Certainly Celery ribbon, eyelets
Tools: dimensionals,Crop-a-dile
Thanks for stopping by.
Have a wonderful Stampin' Day !!!
Chat


May 13, 2009

THANKS


Sketch Card Challenge #228
Hello peeps!!!
I just love how these colors worked together. I was going to used More Mustard but I just don't think it belongs to my layered panels. The flower was colored in Aqua Painter. I was in an experimental mood today so I added the lines on the flower . What do you think ?
RECIPE:
Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral, Central Park, Thankful Thinking
Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White, Kiwi Kiss, DSP Urban Oasis
Ink: Basic Black, More Mustard, Kiwi Kiss
Accessories: brads, satin black ribbon
Tools: Big Shot machine, Manhattan Flower EF, Aqua painter
Thanks for stopping by.
have a wonderful Stampin' Day !!!
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May 12, 2009

Cheep Talk Creations

Hello peeps !!!

Happy Tuesday and do I have a cheep talk for you. I made these cards using the Cheep Talk set.
Thanks to my friend, Jean . She let me borrow this set to see if I like it. There is only one way to find out and that is by playing with it and making samples. What do you think ?
Check out the individual cards below.


Thanks for stopping by.
Have a wonderful Stampin' Day !

Chat

Cheep Talk For You



Color Challenge #218
I did this card for today's Color Challenge on SCS-Kiwi Kiss, Summer Sun and Only Orange.
This is really a bright and cheery card. I used the Only Orange for my flowers and used the 2 colors od cardstock.


RECIPE:
Stamps: Cheep talk, Oval All
Paper: Kiwi Kiss, Summer Sun, Only orange, Whisper White, DSP Kiwi Kiss
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Only Orange, Kiwi Kiss
Accessories: brads, grosgrain Summer Sun ribbon
Tools: oval scallop punch, oval punch, Big Shot machine, Dots embossing folder,dimensionals

Tweety Hello




I made this card for the Monday Mojo #86 sketch.

I added the dots to the flowers and leaves/branch to highlight it. I also used the Parisian Breeze textured DSP. Stamping the leaves/branch on the background with White Craft ink made a nice subtle background.


RECIPE:
Stamps: Cheep Talk
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze, Whisper White, Parisian Breeze DSP
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze, Mellow Moss, White Craft
Accessories: dew drops, twill Chocolate Chip ribbon
Tools: scallop edge punch, dimensionals, CE

You've Got a Friend





This card is pretty simple. After I did the main image, I decided to add the primas. It makes a nice addition to this simple design image. I finished it off by adding the dew drops.


RECIPE:
Stamps: Cheep Talk
Paper: Old Olive, Really Rust, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Parisian Breeze DSP
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Really Rust
Accessories: dew drops, twill Chocolate Chip ribbon, primas
Tools: scallop edge punch, CE, dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by.
Have a wonderful Stampin' Day
Chat

May 11, 2009

So Fifth Avenue


Try A New Technique #220
Hello peeps !!!
I was curious to find out about this bandana technique and so I decided to give it a try.
I used the Floral bachground to create the bandana technique. I like the way it turned out especially after I made the Fifth Avenue Floral stamp as my main image. I am nor sure why I did not purchase this right away. I love this stamp set.
RECIPE:
Stamps: Fifth Avenue Floral, All Holidays
Paper: Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy, Pink PIrouette, Whisper White
Ink: Baja Breeze, Not Quite Navy, white gel pen
Accessories: brads, white satin ribbon, pink tafetta ribbon
Tools: circle punches, bouquet flower punch, 1/4" punch, dimensionals
Thanks for stopping by.
Have a wonderful Stampin' Day!!!
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May 10, 2009

Happy Mother's Day !

It's bloomin roses for me on Mother's Day !!! I got these from my DH and kids and I couldn't been more happier !!! That's not all.....(drum roll) Do you see those little cute polka dot boxes
from Brighton....only mean one thing....Jewelries!!!!!

I wish all the MOMs' a Happy, Happy Mother's Day !!!

Here are some quotes for Mother's Day. If you know any quotes, feel free to comment and I will add it to my list.

*A Mother is a Mother still, the holiest thing alive.
*Love is another word for Mother.
*Moms are angels without the wings.



Thanks for stopping by.
Chat

May 9, 2009

Celebrate with a Cupcake

Class Project #1
Every month, I share some stamping ideas that I used for my class. Here are the projects that they made recently. The cupcake is from the Darling Dots Hostess set that you can still order till June. You would not want to miss not having this set in your collection.
The cupcake was stamped first in Chocolate Chip paper and punched using the 1-1/4" circle punch. Using the So Saffron ink, stamp the cupcake again, cut the top part and mount it with dimensionals for the 3-d effect.

RECIPE:
Stamps: Celebrations, Darling Dots
Paper: So Saffron, Chocolate Chip, Rose Red, Whisper White, DSP.
Ink: Rose Red, So Saffron, Chocolate Chip, White Craft
Accessories: So Saffron grosgrain ribbon, brads
Tools: 1/4" punch, Circle punches, scallop flower punch

Thanks for Stopping by.

Wish Come True

Class Project #2

This card portrays some depth and texture using the embossed textured plates. I added the piercing tool to frame the image where I used two step stamping. My class learned how to used the Stamp-a-majig that day.


RECIPE:

Stamps: Soft Summer, Very Versatile
Paper: Baja Breeze, Pacific Point, Whispe White, Walk in the Park DSP, Kiwi Kiss
Ink: Pacific Point Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss
Accesories: striped Pacific Point ribbon, brads
Tools: Big Shot machine, Textured plates, 1/4" circle punch, piercing tool

Thanks for stopping by.

Half Scallop Flower










Class Project #3

This project is so easy to make but it has a lot of interesting details that will give you ideas and ispiration to start your own creation.
Picture 1. Using the eyelet border punch for the edge. Save the straight piece for your stem.
The Chcolate Chip circle is 3/4" punch.
Picture 2. Start cutting each scallop petal.
Picture 3. Fold the scallop flower halfway. Adhere the Chocolate Chip and cut off excess.
Use the white gel pen to create the dots.
RECIPE:
Stamps: Birthday Count
Paper: Pink Pirouette, Kiwi Kiss, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White
Ink: Chocolate Chip, White Gel Pen
Accessories: brads
Tools: Texture plates, Big Shot machine, scallop flower punch, 3/4" circle punch, leaf from the Birds and Blooms.

Thanks for stopping by.

Distressed Flower



Class Project #4

This project was done at my calss but will also be a great Hostess gift. I used the Box #2 die cut from Stampin' UP. I made a cute thank you note card that will go inside along with the Spring Flowers set die cuts in Whisper White, Cameo Coral and Rose Red colors.

See Tutorial below on how to make the Distressed Flower.

RECIPE:
Stamps: Note of Thanks
Paper: Rose Red, Kiwi Kiss, Cameo Coral, and Raspberry Tart DSP
Ink: Rose Red
Accessories: Rose Red grosgrain ribbon
Tools: Circle puches and Circles #2 die cut, Big Shot machine, dimensionals

E-mail me to find out how you can participate in my class. (stamperbz@msn.com)
Thanks for stopping by.

Distressed Flower Tutorial






















Distressed Flower

Picture 1. I used 2 x 2" die cut circle, 1-3/4" circle punch and 1-3/8 circle punch,
leaf die cut on the Birds and Blooms, and the button die cut.

Picture 2. Snip all the circles.

Picture 3. That is where you will begin tearing .

Picture 4. This is what your circles should look like after the tearing.
Picture 5. Spray circles with water front and back.
Picture 6. While still damp, start crumpling the circles.
Picture 7. When the circles are just a bit on the dry side, sponge the edges using White Craft ink.
Picture 8. I used the Cutter's Tool for the edges for distessing.
Picture 9. Slightly bend the leaves as seen in picture. Use a skinny strip of Rose Red for thread.
Picture 10. Here is the finished flower mounted with dimensionals in between layers.
Thanks for stopping by.
Have a woinderful Stampin' Day!!
Chat

May 8, 2009

All That I Am


Limited Supply Challenge #219
Happy Friday!!!
I just had to play for today's challenge on SCS-to make a card celebrating a holiday in the month of May. I thought I would make a Mother's Day card in honor of all the mothers out there-
this card is for you!!!! It is very straight forward. The only thing that took a little time is the cutting and the piercing. The coloring was done using blender pen.
RECIPE:
Stamps: Soft Summer, Mother and Child
Paper: Kraft, DSP Washington Apple, Riding Hood Red, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black, Riding Hood Red, Old Olive, Certainly Celery
Accessories: satin white ribbon, brads
Tools: piercing tool, lots of tag die cut, Big Shot machine, dimensionals
Thanks you for stopping by.
Have a wonderufl Stampin' Day!
Chat

From This To This ( A Second Look at ATC)

From This (ATC)
To This : POP on By Card


Hello everyone
Just poppin' by this morning to show you the ATC swap that I did. I used a hostess set for my trading card using DSP for the container and adding Crustal Effects for the popcorn.
I thought it turned out quite cute.
Working on the card part, I wasn't quite sure how it is going to turn out. I had the Simple Friendship in my work table, so I decided to grab it turned out to be a nice addition.
What do you think?
RECIPE:
Stamps: Comfort Food, Simple Friendship
Paper: Basic Black, Summer Sun, Riding Hood Red, Whisper White
Ink: Basic Black, Summer Sun, Yoyo Yellow
Accessories: black brads, black grosgrain ribbon, CE
Tools: Circle Cutter, 1-3/4", 1" and 1-1/4" circle punches, dimensionals