Little Works of Art

2011-08-03T06:24:00.001-07:00

Hello Blog friends,

Just wanted to let you know that I am going to take a few weeks off blogging. Everything is fine, I am just taking a little break. I will miss you and want you to know how much I appreciate each and every one of you. I hope that the rest of the summer is a wonderful time for you and your families.

I am excited to get back to creating and show you what I have been working on. God Bless you all.

Hugs,
Deb

HSI Summertime / and or No Designer Paper Challenge #6

2011-07-11T04:24:00.001-07:00

Good Monday morning blog friends. So glad you stopped by.

Today's card is for our #6 Challenge here at Heart Song Designs. I chose to use our Waterlily image to capture what summer means to me. My husband and I go fishing on the river and I love to see all the birds and lily pads. Last time we went I even saw a bald eagle. How awesome is that?

Card Recipe

Stamps: Waterlily from Heart Song Designs
Ink: Pink Pirouette, Bashful Blue
Paper: Wild Wasabi, Pixie Pink, Whisper White, X-Press It Blending paper.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Cuttlebug embossing folder "Bird Call". Green and Pink ribbon, Sincere Salutations Sentiments. Stampin Dimensionals.

Please stop over to Heart Song Designs Inspiration Blog and play along with us. We love to see what your creations and don't forget to pick up your FREE Challenge Digi image. We are also having a Design Team Call.

Have a wonderful day.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Heart Song Designs 4th of July Red, White and Blue Challenge

2011-07-04T05:19:00.000-07:00

Happy 4th of July blog friends.

I made this card to honor the men and women of our armed forces. Freedom is so precious and I wanted to show my gratitude for all that they do.

I used Heart Song Designs Wedding Bouquet digi stamp for my card today. This week's challenge is a fun one and very appropriate for the holiday today but you can be creative and make it all occasion too! Use Red/White & Blue AND/OR do some paper piecing! be sure to stop by HERE to grab the new free digi that is up for July and to read our rules of play. Looking forward to seeing what you create!

Card Recipe

Stamps: Wedding Bouquet, SU Sincere Salutations
Ink: Distressed Ink Antique Linen
Paper: X-Press It Blending paper, Whisper White, Real Red, Best Creations designer paper.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Spica Clear Glitter Pen, Swarovski Crystals, Creative Memories Circle Cutting system, Stampin Up Diemsnionals.

I hope you all have a wonderful holiday weekend. Thank you for stopping by.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Paper Pretties Color Challenge PWC160

2011-06-29T04:00:00.000-07:00

Hi blog friends. Thanks for joining us today at Paper Pretties for our color challenge using red, orange, yellow and a neutral color. I used adorable "Pirate Cooper" and had this wonderful designer paper by Sandy Lion called Treasure Map. It has the perfect colors for this challenge.

Please go to Paper Pretties blog and play along with us. We would love to see your creations.

Card Recipe:

Stamps: Pirate Cooper
Ink: So Saffron, Memento Tuxedo Black, Distressed Ink Tea Dye
Paper: Early Espresso, Real Red, X-Press It Blending paper, Sandy Lion designer paper.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Long Rectangle Nestabilities, Brown and Red Grosgrain ribbon, Brown brads and Pirate Brads, Stampin Dimensionals.

As this is my last post as a guest designer for Paper Pretties, I want to thank Heather for giving me this wonderful opportunity to be a part of Paper Pretties most talented design team. I also want to thank Frances Byrne our amazing design team coordinator for all of her hard work and her ability to make me feel so welcome and keep everything so organized. You're the best Frances.

Have a beautiful day.
Hugs,
Deb

HSI Challenge #4 Scallops / Paper Piercing

2011-06-27T05:08:00.001-07:00

Good Monday morning blog friends. So glad you stopped by today for our blog challenge.
We would love it if you played along with us. Today's challenge is to use scallops and or paper piercing on your card.

Rules of Play

* You are NOT required to use a Heart Song Designs image to play, but if you have one we'd love to see it!
*Choose one of the challenges offered or do both!
*This is the free digi offered for the month. We'd love for you to use it:) If you do use it or any Heart Song image you are given 2 entries for the weekly drawing of 2 free images from the Heart Song shop .
*One entry per person; No back links, please.
*Come check back to see if you were chosen as a featured artist and claim your "I was featured" badge.
*Have fun

Card Recipe

Stamps: Poppies
Ink: Soft Sky
Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Pumpkin Pie, X-Press It Copic Blending Paper, Cosmo Cricket designer paper.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Orange Satin, Turquoise and Pumpkin Pie Grosgrain ribbons, Swarovski Crystals, Scallop border punch, Long Rectangle Spellbinders Nestabilities, paper piercer and Stampin Dimensionals.

Have a beautiful day.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Paper Pretties White on White Challenge PWC159

2011-06-22T04:00:00.000-07:00

Good morning beautiful blog friends. I am so glad that you stopped by today.

Here is my card for the Paper Pretties White on White Challenge. This was a difficult challenge for me because I just love all colors, but I gave it a try and I hope you like it. We would love it if you played along with us. Go to Paper Pretties for all the details.

I used "Ballerina Sophia" and colored her with Copic Markers and cut her out using Beaded Oval Nestabilities. The designer paper is from Bazzill's wedding paper.

Card Recipe

Stamps: Ballerina Sophia
Ink: Pink Pirouette and Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: Stampers Sampler White, Bazzill Wedding Paper, X-Press It Blending paper,
Accessories: Copic Markers, Beaded Oval Nestabilities, Prima Fairy Tale Roses, Kaiser Kraft White Pearls, Stampin Up ribbon, Martha Stewart edge punch, Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you again for visiting and have a blessed day.

Hugs,
Deb

Heart Song Designs "Pansy Frame"

2011-06-20T04:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome everyone, so glad that you stopped by today.

Here is my card for Heart Song Design's Flower Challenge. I just love this image it lends itself to so many occassions and is beautifully drawn by Leah.
Please stop by our Inspiration Blog and play along. We would love to see your creations.

Card Recipe

Stamps: Pansy Frame
Ink: Distressed Ink Antique Line, Concord Crush
Paper: Bazzill Wedding Paper, Concord Crush, Almost Amethyst, Georgia Pacific White
Accessories: Copic Markers, Swarovski Crystals, Arch Lattice Martha Stewart punch,

Thank you for visiting and have a beautiful day.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Paper Pretties Single Layer Challenge

2011-06-15T04:00:00.000-07:00

Good morning everyone.

For our Single Layer Card Challenge over at Paper Pretties I made this using "Beary Best Friend Cooper". He is such a sweet little guy.
This was quite a challenge for me. I can't remember the last time I made a single layer card. I wanted to add dimension so I used a background stamp and laid my Labels Ten Nestabilities on top of the image and sponged around it. Hope you like it.

Card Recipe

Stamp: Big Bear Hug Cooper, Flannel Background Stamp
Ink. Memento Tuxedo Black, Bashful Blue
Paper: Georgia Pacific Whitd
Accessories: Copic Markers, Stampin Up Watercolor Crayons,Labels Ten Nestibilities, Scallop border punch

Thank you for stopping by today.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Heart Song Designs "Watering Can"

2011-06-13T04:00:00.000-07:00

Good morning friends, I am so glad that you stopped by today.

I made this card for my dear friend who lost her dad. He was a very kind man who loved flowers and had a green house.

This beautiful digi image "Watering Can" from Leah at Heart Song Designs is perfect for our challenge ( Buttons, Bling and Bows) today as well. Please join in the fun and play along with us. Head over to Heart Song Designs Inspiration Blog for all the details.

Card Recipe

Stamps: Watering Can Digi Image
Ink: Bashful Blue, Pear Pizzazz
Paper: Brocade Blue, Lavender Moon, Pear Pizzazz, Georgia Pacific White, retired Stampin Up designer paper.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Lables One Nestabilities, Sugar Coated Brads, Swarovski Crystals, Martha Stewart's Flower Burst punch, Spring Moss, Brocade Blue and Pink Satin ribbon, Stampin Dimensionals.

I hope you have a beautiful day.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Paper Pretties Blog Hop, Simple Pleasures

2011-06-08T04:00:00.000-07:00

Please forgive my very late post. I was in the middle of posting yesterday when a tree fell in our yard and took out all of our power. UGH!! We are finally up and running so here is my post.

Hi everyone and welcome to Paper Pretties Blog Hop.

Join us for our release Blog Hop this Wednesday 12 AM EST 8th June, starting on the Paper Pretties Blog.

New Release Stamps available in the Paper Pretties Boutique from Wednesday 12 AM EST 8th June.

Don’t forget to check out the Paper Pretties Blog to see who else is previewing the new stamps today.

Card recipe:

Stamps: Life's Treasures Sophia, The Shape of Things
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Soft Sky, Daffodil Delight
Paper: Copic X-Press Blending, Cajun Craze, Daffodil Delight
Accessories: Copic Markers, Scallop Edge punch, Daffodil Delight ribbon, Buttons, Cloud Stencil

Thank you for stopping by and have a wonderful night.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Paper Pretties Sneak Peek "Sophia"

2011-06-07T04:00:00.000-07:00

Hello Blog friends,

Here is another Sneak Peek of one of the new June releases from Paper Pretties. I love little Sophia and here she is having fun at the beach.

I have a little bag of sand and these tiny real sea shells and thought that they would add just the right touch on my card. Hope you like it.

Card Recipe

Stamps: Sophia at the Beach
Ink: Bashful Blue, Soft Sky, Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: Tempting Turquoise, Georgia Pacific White, Scraps from my designer paper stash
Accessories: Copic Markers, Classic Rectangle Nestabilities, Marina Mist Satin ribbon, sand and tiny sea shells, Star fish charm, Cloud Stencil, Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you for stopping by today.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Heart Song Designs Challenge

2011-06-06T04:00:00.000-07:00

Good Monday morning everyone. I hope that you are all doing well.

We are having a sketch challenge over at Heart Song Designs today and would love for you to join in on the fun. If you play along with us you can get this adorable digi image free from Leah. Just visit the Heart Song Inspiration Blog for all the details. Hope to see you there. We can't wait to see your beautiful creations.

Card Recipe

Stamps: Happy Home Digi Stamp
Ink: So Saffron
Paper: Soft Sky, Peach Parfait, Georgia Pacific White, Victoria's Street designer paper
Accessories: Copic Markers, Swarovski Crystal, Lables Four Nestabilities, Soft Sky Stitched ribbon, Stampin Dimensionals, Soft Sky Brads.

I really appreciate you stopping by today and hope you have a wonderful day.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Paper Pretties Sneak Peek "Birhtday Fairy"

2011-06-05T04:00:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone. Thank you fro stopping by today.

Here is a sneak peek of one of the new June releases from Paper Pretties. This little cutie is called "Birthday Fairy" She is perfect for that special little girl in your life and she makes me smile. :D

Card Recipe

Stamps: Birthday Fairy
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, So Saffron
Paper: Wild Wasabi, Pretty in Pink, Georgia Pacific White, Stampin Up designer paper
Accessories: Copic Markers, Fleur Dis Les, Classic Circle and Lacy Circle Nestabilities, Light Pink and Dark Pink grosgrain and Green satin ribbons, Swarovski Crystals, All a Fleur Fiskars punch.

Have a Blessed day.

Hugs,
Deb

June Fairy Calendar

2011-06-03T17:49:00.000-07:00

Hello dear blog friends, so glad to see you today. :D

Here is my June Fairy Calendar. This lovely image is from Michelle Perkett Studio and is called "Lily the Fairy of Enchantment" I made this for Michelle's Bingo Challenge. I hope you like it.

Here is a close up so you can see the glitter and crystals. It is still kind of hard to see but if you click on the image to enlarge it you can see it.

Calendar Recipe:

Stamps: Lily the Fairy if Enchantment, Calendar Basics
Ink: Daffodil Delight
Paper: Melon Mambo, Prima Fairy Floral, Georgia Pacific white.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Spica Clear Glitter Pen, Gelly Roll Stardust pen, Swarovski Crystals, Celery Green and Pink Floral satin ribbons, Lacy Circle Nestabilities, Scallop Trim Border Punch, Bee Charm, Bonnies Best Metal Corners, Stampin Dimensionals, Mini Calendar Pages.

Thank you all so much for stopping by today. I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Paper Pretties Sketch challenge

2011-06-01T04:00:00.000-07:00

Good morning blog friends. Today we are having a sketch challenge over at Paper Pretties and we would love it if you played along. Head over to Paper Pretties Blog for all of the information and show us your beautiful creations. We can't wait to see your work.

For my card I used Bath Time Cooper. Isn't he adorable? This little guy just makes me smile. :D

Card Recipe

Stamps: Bath Time Cooper
Ink: Adirondack Espresso, Bashful Blue
Paper: Cajun Craze, Buckaroo Blue, X-Press it Copic paper and Still Fishing designer paper from Sweetwater.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Stardust Gel Pen, Bubbles Cuttlebug embossing folder, Terracotta Tile satin ribbon, Classic Circle and Lables 1 Nestabilities. Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit today. Have a blessed day.

Hugs,
Deb

Enjoy the Ride

2011-05-25T04:35:00.000-07:00

Hello blog friends, I hope you are all well and safe from all the storms that we have been having.
It has been such a rough spring for so many.

Welcome to Paper Pretties Wednesday Challenge PWC155.
June is fast approching and this precious image "Tire Swing Cooper" from Paperpretties captures some summer fun. How many of us had a tire swing when we were young? Oh the care free days of childhood. I hope this card brings back some wonderful memories for you.

Card recipe.

Stamps: Tire Swing Cooper
Ink: Adirondack Espresso, Bashful Blue
Paper: Buckaroo Blue, Early Espresso, Real Red and Georgia Pacific White. Designer paper is a scrap I had in my stash. Sorry I don't know who makes it.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Classic Rectangle and Oval Nestabilities, Tim Holtz Wood Grain embossing folder. Real Red and Early Espresso ribbons, Red brads, Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you so much for stopping by today. You're the best.

Hugs and Blessings,

Deb

2011-05-19T07:08:00.000-07:00

Hello beautiful blog friends. Thanks for stopping by today.
Well it just dawned on me that I have forgotten to post my April and May Fairy Calendars. Oh My, that's not good. Anyway, here they are. I hope you like them.

I just love designing these calendar pages. For May I used a lot of satin ribbon and Swarovski Crystals. Can you ever have to many sparkles? Nah. I also wanted to add dimension so I printed out another image and cut out the flowers and popped them up with Stampin Dimensionals.

Calendar Recipe
Stamps: Michelle Perkett Studios digi stamp "Willow", Paper Trey Ink "Calendar Basics"
Ink: Early Espresso
Paper: Almost Amethyst, Daffodil Delight, Georgia Pacific White, Prima Marketing "Fairy Flora" designer paper.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Swarovski Crystals, Martha Stewart's Floral Lace border punch, Lavender satin ribbon, Flower Eyelets, Bonnie's Best Metal Corners, Mini Calendar Pages from Paper Trey Ink. Stampin Dimensionals,

I wanted to to capture Spring for April and what better way than with butterflies.

Calendar Recipe
Stamps: Michelle Perkett Stuido digi image " Butterfly". Papertrey Ink "Calendar Basics"
Ink: Early Espresso
Paper: Spring Moss, Marina Mist, Georgia Pacific White, Prima Marketing "Fairy Flora" designer paper.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Swarovski Crystals, Martha Stewart's Butterfly punch, Oval Eyelets, Stickles, Blossom Nestabilities, Daisy ribbon, Marina Mist ribbon and Seam Binding ribbon that I dyed myself. Bonnie's Best Metal Corners, Mini Calendar Pages from Papertrey Ink. Stampin Dimensionals.

If you want to see more detail, just click on the picture.

I hope you all have a blessed day. You're the best.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Dream Today

2011-05-18T05:16:00.000-07:00

Good Wednesday morning blog friends. I am so glad that you stopped by today.

Here is my card for Paper Pretties Wednesday's Flower Challenge. I used Dream Quotes Stamp Set to make this for my dear friend's daughter who is graduating from nursing school. Congratulations Emily, I am so proud of you.

I just love this designer paper from Graphic 45. It is called "Le Romantique" and I thought that it would be perfect for today's flower challenge and I the colors are so lovely.

Now for the punched layer. I found this wonderful tutorial from Becca Feeken. Pleas visit her blog Amazing Paper Grace to see how make a "Perfect Punched Border Frame" with a straight border punch. Becca is a very kind lady who is so willing to share her amazing talent as an artist. Please take time to visit her and say hi.

For this card I used Fleur de Lis border punch by EK Success. It was easy and her tutorial is very good. I wanted to layer the punched piece to make it pop so it adhered it to a piece of Peach Parfait with removable tape and just cut around it with scissors. When I was sure that I liked how it looked it adhered it with permanent adhesive.

Card Recipe

Stamps: Dream Quotes
Ink: Distressed Ink Antique Linen and Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: Always Artichoke, Peach Parfait, Whisper White.
Accessories: Fleur de Lis border punch by EK Success, Labels 4 Nestabilities, Champagne Pearls from Kaiser Kraft, Willow organdy and satin ribbon, Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you for taking the time to stop by. I love hearing from you. Have a great day.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Bird and Berries

2011-05-13T10:18:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone. For some reason I lost this post from yesterday. Sorry about that. I guess that Blogger had some problems.

Anyway here it is. This adorable image is one of Leah's digi stamps from Heart Song Designs and is called Bird and Berries.

Leah started Heart Song Designs to help with the costs of adopting a little boy from Ethiopia. She is heading there in a week or so. Please help support her blessed endeavor by shopping at Heart Song. She is a very sweet lady and talented artist. You will love her work.
God Bless you and your family Leah.

Card Recipe

Stamps: Bird and Berries
Ink: Distressed Ink Antique Linen and Tea Dye
Paper: Melon Mambo, Certainly Celery, Georgia Pacific White, Springtime Vintage designer paper.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Labels 18 and Classic and Scallop Circle Nestabilities, Light Green satin ribbon, Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit today. Have a wonderful day.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Birds and Berries

2011-05-12T05:26:00.000-07:00

Good morning blog friends. Aren't you loving the Spring flowers and all the blooming trees. It is just beautiful and inspired this card.
My image is from Leah at Heart Song Designs and is called 'Birds and Berries'. The layout is from a sketch challenge Leah had a while back and when I got this designer paper I knew that it would be perfect for this little birdie.

Card Recipe
Stamps: Birds and Berries
Ink: Distressed Ink Antique Linen and Tea Dye
Paper: Georgia Pacific White, Melon Mambo, Certainly Celery and Springtime Vintage designer paper.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Spellbinders Labels 18 and Classic and Scallop Circle Nestabilities, Light Green satin ribbon from the dollar store. Stampin Dimensionals.

Please keep Leah and her family in your prayers. They are preparing to go to Ethiopia to bring home their precious little boy they adopted. Heart Song Designs was created to help with the expenses of this process and will continue after their little boy comes home. Please help support Heart Song Designs. Leah has beautiful digi images and is a sweet, kind and wonderful artist.

It is a privilege to be part of your design team Leah. God bless you.

Thank you for stopping by today. I am honored that you would take the time to visit. I hope you have a beautiful day.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Paper Pretties Blog Hop Today!

2011-05-11T04:00:00.000-07:00

Good Morning everyone. Welcome to the HOP!! So glad that you were able to make it today.

Today's card is filled with texture for our Texture Challenge. I used this wonderful textured designer paper called Windsor from s.e.i. I love the mirrored gold in it and I brought it out by layering the Lacey Circle Nestability with the sentiment from Dream stamp set on top of a piece of mirrored gold cardstock. I wove some 1/8 inch Early Espresso ribbon through the openings around the circle. The punch in the lower corner is the Scallop Trim border punch from Stampin Up. I layered Early Espresso on top of a metallic gold ribbon and added a gold key brad to go along with the treasure theme.

Card Recipe

Stamps: Dream
Ink: Early Espresso, Distressed Ink Tea Dye
Paper: Very Vanilla, Early Espresso, Mirrored Gold, Crumb Cake and s.e.i. Windsor designer paper.
Accessories: Scallop Trim border punch, Classic Circle and Lacey Circles Nestabilities. Metallic Gold and Early Espresso ribbons, Stampin Dimensionals.

Have some fun grab your favorite beverage and hop along with us. We can't wait to show you all of our beautiful creations, so pleas leave some love at each designer's blog.

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a wonderful day.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Hope for Tomorrow

2011-05-10T04:00:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone, so glad that you stopped by today.

I used Dream stamp set from Paper Pretties for my card today. I wanted a simple but classy card so I used Spellbinders Beaded Oval Nestabilities and Classic Oval Nestabilities. The punch is Flowers & Flourishes from EK Success. I thought it added a nice touch to the card. I also layered Rich Razzleberry ribbon on top of Old Olive ribbon.

Card Recipe

Stamps: Dream
Ink: Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry
Paper: Old Olive, Rich Razzleberry, Whisper White and Cottage Wall designer paper.
Accessories: Beaded Oval and Classic Oval Spellbinders Nestibilities, Flowers & Flourishes border punch, Old Olive and Rich Razzleberry ribbon, Old Olive eyelets and Rich Razzleberry brads, Stampin Dimensionals.

Join us for our release Blog Hop this Wednesday 12 AM EST 11th May, starting on the Paper Pretties Blog.

New Release Stamps available in the Paper Pretties Boutique from Wednesday 12 AM EST 11th May.

Don’t forget to check out the Paper Pretties Blog to see who else is previewing the new stamps today.

Thank you for visiting today I love hearing from you.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

conGRADulations

2011-05-08T04:00:00.000-07:00

Good Sunday morning and Happy Mother's Day to all you mama's out there. I hope you all have a wonderful day.

Even though today is Mother's day I was asked to make a graduation card for our sneak peek. This card uses the Graduation Lily image from Paper Pretties. She was so much fun to color.

Card Recipe
Stamps: Graduation Lily
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Distressed Ink Antique Linen, Tea Dye.
Paper: Daffodil Delight, Brilliant Blue and Georgia Pacific White
Accessories: Copic Markers, Spica Glitter Pens,Classic and Scallop Long Rectangle Nestabilities, Martha Stewart Garden Trellis Border Punch, Cuttlebug Argyle Folder, Stampin Dimensionals.

Join us for our release Blog Hop this Wednesday 12 AM EST 11th May, starting on the Paper Pretties Blog.

New Release Stamps available in the Paper Pretties Boutique from Wednesday 12 AM EST 11th May.

Don’t forget to check out the Paper Pretties Blog to see who else is previewing the new stamps today.

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit today.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Celebrate

2011-05-07T04:00:00.000-07:00

So glad that you stopped by today. I hope you are all having a good weekend.

I want to share a beautiful digi image by Leah over at Heart Song Designs. It is called September Morning Glories and is one of her Birth Flowers. I hope you like it.
Please stop by Heart Song Designs and get some treasures of your own. You won't be disappointed.

Card Recipe

Stamps: September Morning Glories
Ink: Distressed Ink Tea Dye, Wild Wasabi
Paper: Wild Wasabi, Pixi Pink, Georgia Pacific White, Plaid and Flowers Mint designer paper
Accessories: Copic Markers, Ek Success Flower Burst, Labels Eight-teen and Long Rectangle Nestabilities, Gold Flower ribbon, Swarovski Crystals, Watering Can Charm, Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you for taking the time to visit today.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Fllutter Your Wings

2011-05-06T15:11:00.000-07:00

Hello Blog friends. I am so excited to be a guest designer for Paper Pretties for May and June.
I am posting a little late for our Wednesday Sketch Challenge May 4th. I am so sorry about that. I have been down with a bad migraine and missed my Wed. post. Not Good! I am feeling better today though and am very happy to be among the living. :)

I used the adorable Flutterby image for my card and added two little die cut butterflies on each side.

Card Recipe
Stamps: Flutterby
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Soft Sky
Paper: Daffodil Delight, Melon Mambo, Georgia Pacific White, Ice Cream Palor designer paper.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Spica Glitter Pens, Spellbinders Classic Rectangle Nestabilities. Beautiful Wings Embosslits Die. Swiss Dots Cuttlebug folder, Stampin Dimensionals.

This week being the first Wednesday of the month we have a sketch challenge for you, hope you enjoy it.

We would love it if you play along with us. You have until next Tuesday May 10th.

One random lucky participant this week will win the set "Wade E Bug". You do not need to use Paper Pretties stamps in order to play along, but if you do, you will get a bonus entry into the drawing! Please be sure to mention our challenge and link back to the Paper Pretties blog in your project posting. When uploading to SCS or PCP please use keyword PWC152. Please be sure to link up your project at the bottom of this post on our blog!

Thank you so much for stopping by today. I really appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment. I hope you have a great night.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Strawberries and Flowers

2011-04-28T04:04:00.000-07:00

So glad to meet with you today. I hope that you all had a blessed Passover and Easter celebrating Jesus' Resurrection. The gift of salvation is precious indeed!

Today's card is from Heart Song Designs, I am a huge fan
of Leah's work. This beautiful image is called Strawberries and Flowers and is form our April release. Please stop by the store and see all the wonderful images Leah has created for your coloring pleasure.

Card Recipe
Stamps: Strawberries and Flowers
Ink: Distressed Ink Antique Linen and Tea Dye
Paper: Garden Green, Whisper White, Georgia Pacific White and Table Service designer paper from Moxxie
Accessories: Copic Markers, White Buttons, Martha Stewart's Picket Fence border punch, Classic Rectangle Nestabilities.

Thank you so much for visiting today. I appreciate each and everyone of you. I pray that your day is filled with God's blessings,

Hugs,
Deb

Easter Basket

2011-04-15T06:38:00.000-07:00

Good morning blog friends. I hope that you are having a good day.
This lovely digi image from Leah at Heart Song Designs is called Easter Basket. I use to make baskets and had fun coloring this pretty little gem filled with eggs.

The little crocheted flowers are made by a wonderful gal from FloweryBliss in Singapore. Her workmanship is flawless and shipping is quick. Please check out her shop, you won't be disappointed.0

Card Recipe
Stamps: Easter Basket
Ink: Going Gray
Paper: Lavender Moon, Night of Navy, Georgia Pacific White, s.e.i. designer paper spring buds.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Spring Rain, New Leaf and Straight 'N' Narrow Pink ribbons. Crocheted flowers from Flowery Bliss. Classic and Scallop Oval Nestabilities.

Thank you so much stopping by today. I really appreciate you taking time to visit.
I hope you have a beautiful weekend and can find time to create.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Theodore and Tulip

2011-04-03T00:00:00.000-07:00

Good Sunday Morning and welcome to Heart Song Designs, Sketches With Heart. We hope that you can make some time and play along with us. Go to our Inspiration Blog and link your card at the bottom of the post. We would love to see your beautiful creations.

Card Recipe
Stamp: Theodore and Tulip
Ink: River Rock
Paper: Pear Pizzazz, Baja Breeze, Georgia Pacific White, Springtime Vintage designer paper from Stampin Up.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Not Quite Navy Brads, Sizzix Square Lattice embossing folder. Stampin Dimensionals. Classic Rectangle Nestabilities.

Thank you so much for stopping by today. It means the world to me.

Hugs and Blessings,

Deb

2011-04-01T00:00:00.000-07:00

Good morning everyone and welcome to Heart Song Design's Spring Showers Blog Hop!!!!!
If you have come from Chris's Blog you are in the right place. If not, please start at the Heart Song Inspirations blog so you don't miss any of the fabulous artwork with the NEW releases from Heart Song Designs!

We are so excited about this hop and will give one randomly selected hopper our entire release. All you have to do is leave a comment on each of our designers blogs as well as our Inspiration Blog. So sit back with your favorite beverage and enjoy all of the beautiful creations.

You can purchase the entire release bundle for $20.00, a $6.00 savings.

For my first card, I used Leah's beautiful Easter Cross. I love this elegant image with the flowers on the crown of thrones.

Card Recipe

Stamps: Easter Cross
Ink: Distressed Ink Antique Linen and Tea Dye
Paper: Concord Crush, Georgia Pacific White, Bands of Eternity design paper by imaginisce.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Martha Stewart Punch Lattice Arch, Taupe Satin edged organdy ribbon, Fairy Tale Flowers, Stampin Up Pearls. Diamond Nestabilities.

My second card uses Pretty Parasol. This image reminds me of the movie "Meet Me in St. Louis" with Judy Garland. Boy am I dating myself. Loved that movie.

Card Recipe
Stamps: Pretty Parasol
Ink: Cookie Crumb and Distressed Ink Antique Linen
Paper: Cookie Crumb, Rose Red, Shimmery White, Georgia Pacific White, Stampin Up Springtime Vintage designer paper.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Framed Tulips Textured Impressions embossing folder by Sizzix from Stampin Up. Kaiser Kraft White Pearls. Stampin Dimensionals. Labels Ten Nestabilities.

Thank you so much for stopping by today. I hope you enjoy the hop and please leave some love for the design team. Your next stop will be Vanessa.

Hugs and Blessings,

Deb

Peggy: http://dailygracecreations.blogspot.com

Lauren: http://lem-photography.blogspot.com

Holly: http://glitterstampsandink.blogspot.com

Karen: http://felinecreative.blogspot.com

Davi: http://alstromeriaartistry.blogspot.com

Shelly: http://shells-space.blogspot.com

Ceal: http://simplybeautifulcreations.blogspot.com

Stephanie: http://stephaniesstampinspot.blogspot.com

Katrina: http://flutterbytrina.blogspot.com

Chris: http://chrissyd723.blogspot.com

Deb: http://stampvanwinkle.blogspot.com (Me)

Vanessa: http://golden-sentiments.blogspot.com

New Sweet' n Sassy Stamps

2011-03-25T04:00:00.000-07:00

Well, today is my last post as a Sweet' n Sassy Design Diva. I want to thank Korin for giving me this opportunity. I had a wonderful time being part of this team and working with all of the talented ladies.

I used "Bluebird" digi stamp from Sweet' n Sassy Stamps. I just love the elegance of this image.

Card Info.

Stamps: Bluebird digi stamp
Ink: Distressed Ink Antique Linen and Tea Dye
Paper: Georgia Pacific White, Cajun Craze, Brocade Blue, Terracotta Tile designer paper
Accessories: Copic Markers, Octagon Nestabilities, Ticket Corner Punch, Swarovski Crystals, Willow Satin edged organdy, Brocade Blue grosgrain and Terracotta satin ribbon. Stampin Dimensionals.

For my next card I used Korin's beautiful "Tulips" digi stamp. Isn't it a lovely image?

Card Info.

Stamps: Tulips Digi
Ink. Distressed Ink Old Paper, Mellow Moss
Paper: Mellow Moss Early Espresso, Pink Pirouette, Georgia Pacific White, Upsydaisy Design Blossom designer paper. Birds & Swirls Cuttlebug embossing folder. Classic and Scallop Oval Nestabilities. Liquid Pearls White Opal.

Please stop by Sweet' n Sassy Stamps and pick up some treasures and visit our Blog for to see what the Diva's have created.

Thank you so much taking time to stop by today.

Hugs and Blessings,

Deb

Heart Song Designs New Release

2011-03-20T04:00:00.000-07:00

Good Sunday morning blog friends. Thank you for stopping by today.

Here is the new release from Heat Song Designs. So much fun for spring. Please stop by the store and pick up some treasures to celebrate this wonderful time of year.

For my card today I used this week's "Sketches With Heart" sketch challenge from Heart Song and our Chick Parade digi stamp.

Please visit Heart Songs Inspiration Blog for all the details. We would love it if you played along.

Card Info.

Stamps: Chick Parade digi stamp
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: Whisper White, Georgia Pacific White, Cool Caribbean, Lemon Tart, Imaginesce and My Minds Eye designer paper.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder, Classic and Scallop Circle Nestabilities, Soft Sky ribbon, Turquoise brads, Stickles.

Have a blessed Sunday.

Hugs,

Deb

Birthday Sweets

2011-03-14T06:07:00.000-07:00

Good Morning blog friends.

This yummy card was created by using "Lovely Cupcake" digi stamp from Heart Song Designs.
I wanted to make a bright and cheerful birthday card and when I found this designer paper from KI Memories, I thought it would be a perfect match with Leah's cupcake digi.

Card Info:
Stamps: Lovely Cupcake, Sincere Salutations
Ink: Pixi Pink, Gable Green, Stamper's Select White, Georgia Pacific White, KI Memories, Wild Thing Rosey Cupcake Corner.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Martha Stewart Party edge border punch. Doodle Bug Sugar Coating Limeade and Cupcake Glitter. Swiss Dots Cuttlebug Folder. Essentials Sheer Ribbon Pink.

Thank you for taking time to visit today. I hope you have a wonderful day.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Think Spring Blog Hop

2011-03-12T07:24:00.000-08:00

Good morning stamping friends and welcome to Sweet n Sassy Stamps March Customer Blog Hop. The theme is Think Spring so I chose "Rain Day Bethany" for my card.
We would love to see what you have been creating and you have a chance to win a $25.00 shopping spree. You can read all the details here.

So go get inky and show us what you've got.

Card Info.
Stamps: Rainy Day Bethany
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Soft Sky, Bashful Blue.
Paper: Certainly Celery, Concord Crush, Georgia Pacific White, Retired Stampin Up Designer Paper.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Cuttlebug Embossing borders. Classic Rectangle Nestabilities, Daffodil Delight Ribbon. Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you for stopping by and have a wonderful day.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Sleeping Kitty

2011-03-11T05:20:00.000-08:00

Good Morning blog friends. Thank you for stopping by. Today I am sharing a card that I made using our"Sleeping Kitty" digi image from Heart Song Designs.

Card Info:
Stamps: Sleeping Kitty, Fancy Flexible Pharases
Ink: Distressed Ink Antique Linen, Tea Dye
Paper: Marvelous Magenta, Ole Olive, Bo Bunny Peacock Lane Ivy
Accessories: Copic Markers, Old Olive ribbon, Martha Stewart Arch Lattice, Small and Large Oval punch, Classic Rectangle Nestabilities.

Please stop by Heart Song Designs Shop to do a little shopping. Leah has wonderful images for you to add to your collection.

Have a wonderful day.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Shamrocks and Rainbows

2011-03-07T04:00:00.000-08:00

So you all know how much I love Riley Moose, well, when I got this adorable digi St. Patty's Daydream from Heat Song Designs I had to pair it with Clover Riley. They are perfect for each other. I hope he brings a smile to your face. :)

Please check out these wonderful shops. Riley and Company and Heart Song Designs for some wonderful treasures.

Card Info.

Stamps: Clover Riley, St. Patty's Daydream Digi Stamp
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Bashful Blue
Paper: Garden Green, Georgia Pacific White, Brushed Gold, Plaid and Flowers Mint designer paper.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Santa's Work Bench Green Metallic Ribbon, Labels Eleven Nestabilities. Gold and Stardust Stickles and Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you for stopping by and have a beautiful day.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Heart Song Designs New Digi Release

2011-03-06T04:00:00.000-08:00

Good Sunday morning stamping friends.

Here are some more wonderful digi images that Leah just released over at Heart Song Designs.

The first image is called "Lovely Tulips". I love Leah's flower images.

This digi is "Bloom Trimmers One"
I hope to have a card done later this week with this image.

I made this card for today's new release.

I colored two images with Copic markers and and cut them out and layered parts of it to add dimension.

Card Info.
Stamps: Lovely Tulips digi stamp
Ink: Distressed Ink Old Paper and Tea Dye
Paper: Daffodil Delight, Whisper White, Georgia Pacific White
Accessories: Copic Markers, Beautiful Wings Embosslits die and Square Lattice embossing folder from Stampin Up. Martha Stewart Laurel Leaf border punch. Daffodil Delight 1/8" Taffeta ribbon. Kiaser Kraft White Pearls. Classic and Scallop Oval Nestabilities. Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you so much for stopping by and please visit Heart Song Designs store for some wonderful treasures.

Have a wonderful Sunday.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Giddy Up!

2011-03-05T05:44:00.000-08:00

Good Saturday morning blog friends.
Here is another precious digi image from Karen's Doodles. It is called "Ride Em Cowgirl"

I made this for my daughter Emily's twenty-second birthday. When she was little she had a rocking horse and would rock so hard I thought for sure that she would take off in flight. When she was eleven she saved her money and bought a horse named BlackHawk and today they are still together. He is now twenty-nine years old and they are best friends.

Here is a couple of pictures of them.

She has grown to be such a wonderful young woman and we are so very thankful that God allowed us to be her parents. Happy Birthday Emmy, love you.

Card Info: Stamp: Ride Em Cowgirl Digi Stamp. This image comes in rubber as well. Ink: Bashful Blue Paper: Real Red, Basic Black, Georgia Pacific White, Quick Quotes designer paper by Irresistible. Accessories: Copic Markers, Pure Poppy Swiss Dots Satin ribbon and Rustic Button Twine from Papertrey Ink. Black buttons from my stash, Classic and Scallop Square Nestabilities.

Thank you so much for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Peaceful Swans

2011-03-04T04:00:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone.
This lovely image is from Sweet' n Sassy Stamps March Release and is called Peaceful Swans. I wanted to create an elegant card that could be used for any occasion.
The Flower was made using Blossom Nestabilities and spayed with Smooch Spritz.

Card Info:

Stamps: Peaceful Swans
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Lavender Lace
Paper: Lavender Lace, Basic Black, Copic Blending Paper, Brushed Silver, Whisper White, Over the Moon Press, Purple Leaves designer paper. Fiskars Corner and border punch Read Between the Vines. Swarovski Crystals, Copic Markers, Labels Four Nestabilities and Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you for stopping by today,

Hugs and Blessings,

Deb

Hugs Before School

2011-03-03T07:34:00.000-08:00

I just love Michelle Perkett's digi stamps. This precious image is called "Hugs Before School" and reminds me of my daughter Emily. She loves animals and is going to school to be a Vet Tech. Big or small she loves them all and she inspired this card. Love you sweetie. :)

Please visit Michelle's Etsy Store and pick up some digis of your own.
For inspiration and fun challenges check out Michelle's blog

Card Info.

Stamp: Hugs Before School Digi
Ink: Distressed Ink Antique Linen and Tea Dye
Paper: Soft Sky, Chocolate Chip, Georgia Pacific White, Close to My Heart designer paper.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Paw Print Edge Punch, Swarovski Crystal, buttons from my stash, Rustic Button Twine from Papertrey Ink. Stampin Dimensions. Ruby Red and Daffodil Delight Ribbon, Classic Rectangle Nestabilities.

Have a wonderful day and thank you for visiting today. I love hearing from you.

Hugs and Blessings,

Deb

Tender Words

2011-03-01T04:00:00.000-08:00

Hello dear blog friends.
I am excited to share one of the new release stamps sets form Sweet'n Sassy Stamps. It is called "Tender Words" and is so lovely. Please stop by the store and check out all of the other wonderful images Korin has for you.

It is also a special day because we are adding two wonderfully talented ladies to our design team.
Please stop by and welcome Lorie Ames and Taylor Usry.

Card Info

Stamps: Tender Words
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Almost Amethyst, Distressed Ink Antique Linen and Tea Dye
Paper: Concord Crush, Almost Amethyst, Georgia Pacific White and Penny Black Heather designer paper.
Accessories: Copic Markers: 0, W0, W1, G40, G82, G85, E0000, E00, E35, E37, E39, Y28, BV0000, BV000, BV00, BV01, BVo4. Gold Paint Pen, Smooch Spritz Vanilla, Iris Satin and Concord Crush Ribbon. Classic and Scallop Rectangle Nestabilities. Textile Texture Cuttlebug embossing folder. Stampin Up Scallop Trim Border Punch. Kaiser Kraft Pearls. Heart charm.

Thank you so much for visiting today. I love hearing from you. Have a beautiful day.

Hugs and Blessings,

Deb

February Iris

2011-02-25T04:00:00.000-08:00

Good morning stamping friends!
This is one of Leah's beautiful floral images called February Iris. Her images are so much fun to color. The simplicity of her designs allow for so much creativity from the artist. Please stop by her blog and shop for some digis for yourself.

Recipe
Stamp: February Iris
Ink: Pear Pizzazz
Paper: Spring Rain from Papertrey Ink, Pear Pizazz from Stampin Up, Georgia Pacific White, Retired Stampin Up designer paper,
Accessories: Copic Markers, O, W0, W1, B21, B24, B26, Y06, Y08, G40, G82, G85. Baby Blue, Sky Blue , Mint and Lemon Spica Glitter PensSpellbinders Classic Frame, Kaiser Kraft Pearls,Lt. Blue Taffeta, Lt. Blue Gingham Ribbon, Martha Stewart Leaf border punch, Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you for visiting and have a beautiful day.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Our Love Grows Stronger

2011-02-17T04:00:00.000-08:00

Good morning friends. I really appreciate you stopping by today.
This is Gardening Cookie another little cutie form Korin at Sweet' n Sassy Stamps. She is available in digi form. The layout is one of Korin's sketches from Christian Paper Crafts gallery.

Recipe
Stamps: Gardening Cookie
Ink: Distressed Ink Antique Linen and Tea Dye
Paper: So Saffron, Real Red, Georgia Pacific White and Jillibean Chicken Noodle designer paper
Accessories: Copic Markers, 0, W0, W1, W3, C0, C1, C3, E41, E43, E44, Y00, Y21, Y32, R22, R29, R89, G20, G21, G28. So Saffron Brads, Martha Stewart Heart punch, Distressed Stickles Antique Linen. Classic Oval and Diamond Nestabilities, Stampin Dimensionals.

Have a beautiful day.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

March Peace Fairy Calendar

2011-02-15T08:02:00.000-08:00

Good morning dear friends.
I wanted to share another of my calendar pages using Michelle Perkett's Peace Fairy from her
Esty Shop. She has so many beautiful images to choose from.
Please visit her at Michelle Perkett Studio Inspiration and Design Challenge Blog for some fun challenges and to see what the design team has created.

This is my March calendar. The frame that I display these on is from Taylored Expressions and is called Frame Your Imagination Vertical Stand.The calendar is form Papertrey Ink. Calendar Basics and pre-printed Mini Calendars.

Here is a close up of the image.

Recipe
Stamps. Peace Fairy Digi, Calendar Basics, Pre-Printed Mini Calendar Pages
Paper: Wild Wasabi, Burshed Gold, Prima Fairy Flora, Georgia Pacific White.
Accessories: Copic Markers. I am sorry but I forgot to write down the colors that I used. Swarovski Crystals, Martha Stewart Laural Leaf border Punch. New Leaf and Metallic Gold and Gold Satin Ribbon. Large Gold eyelets. Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you so much for stopping by today. I love hearing form you.

Have a blessed day.
Hugs,
Deb

Forever and Always

2011-02-14T04:00:00.000-08:00

Happy Valentines Day dear friends!!!!

I love giraffes and have them all over my house, well maybe not all over the house but here and there. They always make me smile and when I came across this adorable digi image 'Love You Forever' from Karen's Doodles, I just had to have it.
This is the card that I made for my DH for Valentines Day. We have been married for almost thirty years, he is my best friend and we even still like each other. :)

Recipe
Stamps: Love You Forever and computer generated sentiment
Ink: Pear Pizzazz
Paper: More Mustard, Basic Black, Georgia Pacific White, Basic Grey Curio designer paper
Accessories: Y21, Y23, Y32,YR23, YR24, YG05,YG21, YG23, RV000, R21, R22, R29, T1. Black Spica Glitter Pen, Giraffe Print and Basic Black Ribbon. Fairy Tale Roses, Classic and Scallop Circle Nestabilities. More Mustard Brads, Cloud 9 Rain Dots Hearts.

Thank you for visiting and have a wonderful Valentines Day.

Hugs and Blessings,

Deb

New Release from Heart Song Designs

2011-02-13T04:32:00.000-08:00

Good Sunday Morning everyone.
We have two new digi stamp releases by Leah Cornelius from Heart Song Designs to share with you this morning. Please stop by her shop and pick up some treasures for your self.

Jasper

Butterfly Duet

For my card today I paired Butterfly Deuet with last weeks release Butterfly Fancy. I thought that they would compliment each other well. I love flowers, I love butterflies, how could I go wrong. :)

Recipe
Stamps: Butterfly Duet and Butterfly Fancy Digi stamps
Ink: Bashful Blue
Paper: Real Red, Brocade Blue, Georgia Pacific White, Memory Box Designer Paper
Accessories: Copic Markers, 0, W0, W1, W3, Y00, Y23, Y26, YRo2, R21, R23, R35, R37, B0000, B14, B24, B32, B41. Butter Milk, Lipstick and Lt. Blue Spica Glitter Pens, Red and Gold Stickles. Diamond Nestabilities, EK Success Parisian edge punch, Fiskars Rose and Stem Corner and Border punch. Apricot and Blue Grosgrain ribbon and Pure Poppy satin ribbon and Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you all so much for taking the time to visit today. It means a lot to me.
Hope you have a beautiful day.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Somebunny Loves You

2011-02-13T04:00:00.000-08:00

Blessed Sunday to you all.
Here is one more card for the Sweet' n Sassy Stamps blog hop, Love is in the Air. Please hop along with us and share what you create on the SNSS blog and get a free treasure.
I just love little Benjamin Bunny and I thought that I would dress him up in polka dots. I think that he likes it.

Recipe
Stamps: Benjamin Bunny
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: Pretty In Pink, Georgia Pacific White and Imaginise designer paper
Accessories: 0, W0, RV000, RV00, RV21, R43, G20, G21, G24, Y0000, Y00, Y11, Y22. Fruit Punch Stickles, Pink Taffeta ribbon, Labels Three and Ribbon Tags Nestabilities, Martha Stewart Heart Scallop border punch. Star Dust Gelly Roll Pen, Spica Yellow and Black Glitter Pens.

Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by today.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

He Loves Me

2011-02-12T04:00:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone.
Here is another precious digi image from Sweet' n Sassy Stamps.
. This little cutie is called Bethany Bunny's Flower. I thought about what the sentiment should be and it had to be "He loves me. He loves me not. He loves me!" so I printed it on my computer.
Please join us at theLove is in the Air' Blog Hop

Recipe
Stamp: Bethany Bunny's Flower
Ink: Going Gray
Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White, Georgia Pacific White
Accessories: Copic Markers, 0, C0, R20, R22, R29, RV000, RV00, G40, G82. Black and Lipstick Spica Glitter pens. Martha Stewart's Looped Heart border punch, Heart Cuttlebug Folder, Cloud Nine Rain Dot Hearts. Classic and Long Rectangle Nestabilities.

Thank you so much for visiting today.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Sweet Heart

2011-02-11T07:23:00.000-08:00

For my card today I used this adorable digi stamp from Heart Song Designs and is called Bella and Baby. I figured a cute little elephant like this needed to have blue hair. Don't you think? :)

Recipe Stamps: Bella and Baby, Bundle of Joy Ink: Bashful Blue Paper: Brocade Blue, Georgia Pacific White, Pebbles New Arrival He's Here designer paper. Accessories: Copic Markers 0, C0, C1, C3, C5, C7, E00, E01, B000, B32, B34. Cuttlebug embossing folder, Classic circle and Oval Nestabilities, Basic Gray Taffeta and Blue Grosgrain ribbon, Baby Pins, Star Dust Gelly Roll pen.

Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by today. I love hearing form you.
Hope you have a wonderful day.

Hugs and Blessings,

Deb

Love is in the Air

2011-02-11T04:00:00.001-08:00

Good morning stamping friends. I am so glad that you stopped by today.

I have two posts today. My first post is for the Sweet' n Sassy Stamps "Love is in the Air Blog Hop". If you love sharing your creations and being inspired by other stampers, you will want to join us for our first customer blog hop. Head on over to SNSS for all the fun.

IMPORTANT BLOG HOP DETAILS:
~ We will post a Linky Tool on the SNSS blog today Friday, February 11th where participating bloggers may add a link to their appropriate blog post. Links may be added between 9am EST Friday, February 11th and 9pm EST Sunday, February 13th. Bloggers may then hop from blog to blog throughout the weekend to see all of the fabulous "Love is in the Air" themed SNSS creations.
~ALL blog hop participants (those who participate in the hop as bloggers, NOT just hoppers) will receive a FREE digi stamp---TBA soon!
~Participating bloggers MUST post a project on their personal blogs featuring SNSS images/sentiments as well as the "Love is in the Air" theme in order to participate in the hop.
~A grand prize of a $25 shopping spree to Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps will be randomly drawn from blog hop participants and announced on the SNSS blog on Monday, February 14th.

I was thinking about the theme of today's festivities and it is so easy to think about our love for each other which is such a special gift from God, but when I got this beautiful stamp set,'He Lives' from SNSS, I wanted to try to capture the ultimate gift of Jesus' LOVE for us. To think that He would give His precious life for all of us leaves me humbled, grateful and speechless. To Him be all Honor, Glory and Praise, now and forever.

Recipe Stamps: He Lives Ink: Adirondack Espresso, Distressed Ink Antique Linen and Tea Dye Paper: Bravo Burgundy, Chocolate Chip, Copic Classic Ivory, sei Moonrise designer paper Accessories: Copic Markers, W0, W1, E50, E51, E55, E57, E59. Garnet Spica Glitter Pen. Martha Stewart Laural Leaf border punch, Cuttlebug Wood Grain Embossing Folder, Burgundy and Toffee Satin Ribbon. Labels Ten Nestabilities, Antique Copper Brads and Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you for taking the time to visiting and have a beautiful day.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Best Friends

2011-02-07T16:13:00.000-08:00

Hello blog friends. So glad that you stopped by today.
This is a card that I made with a Heart Song Design digi stamp from Leah Cornelius. It is called Best Friends. I think it is so sweet. Please stop by Heart Song Designs Store and see all the treasures that Leah has for you.

Recipe
Stamp: Best Friend, Wings of Friendship SU
Ink: Distressed Ink Antique Linen and Tea Dye
Paper: Certainly Celery, Close to Cocoa, Georgia Pacific White and DCWV The Sweet Stack
Accessories: Copic Markers, Y11, Y32, Y38, YR00, YR01, YR04, YRo7, YG01, YG03, YG05, E30, E31, E34, E27, G20, G21, T1, Orange Velvet brads, Oval and Scallop Oval punch from Stampin Up, Only Orange Grosgrain Ribbon, Labels Three Spellbinders Nestabilities, Little Duck embellishments are from a little stamp store that went out of business :( I don't know what they are called. Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you so much for visiting and have a wonderful night.

Hugs and blessings,
Deb

Heart Song Designs

2011-02-04T16:33:00.001-08:00

Hi everyone.
These are the cards that I made for the Heart Song Design release party. I love Leah's digi images. My first card is 'Vase of Flowers' .

Recipe
Stamps: Vase of Flowers digi stamp
Ink: Distressed Ink Old Paper and Tea dye
Paper: True Thyme, Groovy Guava, Georgia Pacific White, Wild Asparagus Grandma Stripe.
Accessories: Copic Markers, 0, W0, W1, E41, E43, E44, YR000, YR00,YRo1, YRo2, E08, YG91, YG93. Labels Four Nestabilities, Emagination Grafts Corner Punch, Kaiser Kraft Pearls, Groovy Guava Stitched Ribbon, Buttons from my stash, Stardust Gelly Roll Pen, Stampin Dimensionals.

For my second card I used Leah's image 'Ana & Flower' Her images are so much fun to color.

Recipe:
Stamps: Ana & Flower digi image
Ink: Distressed Ink Old Paper
Paper: Melon Mambo, Certainly Celery, Blue Bayou, Georgia Pacific White, My Minds Eye Quite Contrary
Accessories: Classic Rectangle and Octagon Nestabilities, Copic Markers, 0, W0, W1, G21, G82, B0000, Bo1, Bg0000, Bg000, Bg10, YG0000, YG00, YG01, Y00, Y32, Y38, Rv0000, Rv000, Rv00, Rv34. Enchanted Evening and Certainly Celery ribbons. Cuttlebut embossing borders, and the little flowers are some little treasures that I found at a little store that went out of business last year. I will be sad when I run out of them. :( Stampin Dimensionals.

Please stop by Leah's new store Heart Song Designs and get some treasures for yourself.

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit today. It means a lot to me to have you here.
Have a beautiful day.

Hugs and Blessings,
Deb

Benjamin Bunny

2011-02-02T04:00:00.000-08:00

Isn't little Benjamin Bunny adorable? He is from Sweet' n Sassy Stamps and would love to come and live in your Happy Place. :) I know, he makes you smile.

Here is a close up of Benny sitting by his flower pot.

Recipe: Stamps: Benjamin Bunny Ink: Adirondack Espresso, Pear Pizzazz Paper: Always Artichoke, So Saffron, Georgia Pacific White, Heidi Grace Designs dp Harvest Row Accessories: Copic Markers, 0, W0,W1, E01, E02, E08, E30, E31, E33, Y06, Y32, YG13, YG21, YG23, YR000, YR00, YR01, YR24, Spica Glitter Pens Peach and Chocolate. Martha Stewart border punch Floral Lace, Summer Sunrise, Always Artichoke, Moss Gingham ribbon, Cuttlebug embossing folder, Classic Circle Nestabilities, Buttons from my stash, Stampin Dimensionals.

Thanks for stopping by and have a beautiful day.

Hugs and Blessings,

Deb

2011-02-01T04:00:00.000-08:00

Today's the Day!!!!

Please help me welcome Leah Cornelius and her wonderful new Digital Stamp Company
Heart Song Designs! You will absolutely love her images. I am proud and honored to be part of her design team. Join us in celebrating her new endeavor and stop by her store to do a little shopping and visit her blog Heart Song Inspirations and see all of the treasures all of us girls have created for you.

I have two cards to share with you today.

This little gal is Leah's Asian Doll. Isn't she a cutie.

Recipe
Stamps: Asian Doll Ink: Distressed Ink Antique Linen and Tea Dye Paper: So Saffron, Pure Poppy, Georgia Pacific White, Bo Bunny Press Summer Cottage Buds designer paper Accessories: Copic Markers, 0, W0, W1, E0000, E00, E27, E30, E31, R00, R02, R05, R08, R27. Gold Paint Pen, EK Success edge punch Flower & Flourish,, Classic Oval Nestabilities, Pure Poppy Satin Ribbon, Swarovski Crystals. Stampin Dimensionals

My second card is Snow Man Love

Another cutie, Snowman Love. I just love snowmen and this frosty guy is no exception.
I thought that a Valentines Day snowman would be fitting for those of us who live in winter six months out of the year. :)
I took a piece of red velvet paper and embossed it with a Heart Cuttlebug folder and it turned out so well.
I found the little charm in my stash. I am always keeping things that I find because you just never know when you'll need it. Know what I mean?

Recipe
Stamps: Snowman Love
Ink: Going Grey
Paper: Stamper Select White from Papertrey Ink, Georgia Pacific White, Art Impressions Heart Buds designer paper, Basic Black.
Accessories: Copic Markers, 0, 01, C1, C3, R21, R22, R29. Lipstick and Black Spica Glitter Pens. Red and White Bakers Twine, Labels Two Nestabilities, Martha Stewart Heart Scallop border punch, Christmas Red Stickles, Stampin Dimensionals, 1/4" Black Satin Ribbon, Black Swarovski Crystals

Just click on the cards for a close up view.

Please visit the Heart Song Inspiration blog and leave the girls a little love.

Thank you all for stopping by today.

Hugs and Blessings,

Deb

He Lives

2011-01-31T04:00:00.000-08:00

This beautiful image is a sneak peek from one of the sets in the February Release from Sweet' n Sassy Stamps. It's called 'He Lives' and the sentiment is a Eureka Stamp. I thought that is was so fitting to put them together.
I mounted this on a piece of chipboard so it could be hung or placed on a stand. It looks like navy blue in this picture but it is really mounted on Elegant Eggplant. I placed each crystal and pearl on one at a time to make my own design.
This wonderful patterned paper is from Prima Marketing and is called ' Fairy Flora'. I wanted to achieve a sunrise effect and matched the ink for the sponging around the cross.
I will display this during the Easter season. I am so thankful for life in Christ. I don't know where I'd be without Him. I hope that this honors Him.

Recipe
Stamps: He Lives, Eureka Stamps
Ink: Adirondack Espresso, Mauve Mist, Bashful Blue, Daffodil Delight, Baja Breeze
Paper: Elegant Eggplant, Georgia Pacific White, Fairy Flora
Accessories: Copic Markers, 0, W0, W1, V0000, V000, V09, V12, V15, V17, E19, E21, E30, E31, E34, E37. Lilac and Lipstick Spica Glitter Pens. Swarovski Crystals, Kaiser Kraft Pearls, Martha Stewart Border Punch Arched Lattice, Stampin Dimensional, Plumb Perfection Embossing Powder. The Ribbon is a scrap that I had from a gift.

Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by. I appreciate each one of you and pray that your day will be filled with joy and blessing.

Hugs,

Deb

February Fairy Calendar

2011-01-29T04:00:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone, thank you so much for visiting today.
I want to share my February Fairy Calendar with you today. I wanted to stay away from the traditional red and white and I have this absolutely wonderful fairy designer paper form Prima Marketing called Fairy Flora. Oh it is so pretty and screams fairies!
I love these precious Fairies form Michelle Perkett Studios. Michelle is a sweet lady and has so many different images to choose from. Please visit her Etsy store and get some treasures of your own. You won't be sorry.

The stand is from Taylored Expressions. I am trying to decide what color I want to paint it.
These wonderful little calendar pages are form Papertrey Ink. They are the 'Mini Calendar Pages' and 'Calendar Basics' stamp set coordinates with it.
If you want to see a close up of my calenday page just click on the image to make it bigger.

Here is a close up the the fairy. Yes, I cut out the little heart flowers and fairy by hand. My friend thought that I was nuts but a girl has to do what needs to be done. :) It really wasn't that bad.

Recipe
Stamps: The Love Fairy Digi and Calendar Basics and pre-printed Mini Calendar Pages
Ink: Distressed Ink Antique Linen and Tea Dye, Mauve Mist
Paper: Pear Pazzazz, Mauve Mist, Prima Marketing Fairy Flora designer paper, Georgia Pacific White.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Kaiser Kraft Champaine Pearls. Lace ribbon, Plumb Pudding Satin Ribbon, Labels Ten Nestabilities, Lace Heart border Punch from Martha Stewart, Plumb Eyelets, Gold Book Corners from Bonnies Best. Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you so much to visiting today. I means a lot to me that you take time to do that.

Have a beautiful day filled with joy and blessings,

Hugs,

Deb

Da Bears

2011-01-27T19:22:00.000-08:00

Hello beautiful stamping friends. I hope that you are well.

My sister has to be the Chicago Bear's #1 fan and I made this card to help ease the pain of her beloved football team's defeat last Sunday. Who better to assist me in this then Riley Moose. He is such a kind little fellow. He got together with some of his moose buddies and posed for a team photo. If you haven't yet, please pay him a visit at Riley and Company. He will make you smile!!

The inside sentiment reads: "Dear Sherry, Our #1 fan, So sorry that we let you down. Who knew Bears couldn't eat cheese? We'll do better next year. Your Bears" :)

To get the team of players I used the masking technique. Splitcoast has a tutorial for this technique. Give it a try. I cut out one extra image and popped it up in front of the rest to give some dimension.

Recipe
Stamps: Football Riley, Fundamental Pharses
Ink: Garden Green, Going Gray, Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: Garden Green, Pumpkin Pie, Not Quite Navy, Georgia Pacific White
Accessories: Copic Markers, 0, W0, W1, E13, E17, E18, E29, E30, E31, E33, E34, E37, YR14, YR15, B0000, B21, B34, B37, B39. White Gelly Roll Pen, Classic Rectangle Nestabilities, Die Cut #'s, Stampin Up Oval Punches, Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you for stopping by and have a wonderful day.

Hugs and Blessings,

Deb

Our Refuge

2011-01-22T10:00:00.000-08:00

Psalm 91:2 is one of my favorite Bible verses and it is available with three other life giving verses as part of the Our Refuge stamp set from Sweet n Sassy Stamps.
I wanted the verse to be the focal point so I kept this card simple using Labels 10 Nestabilities to frame the image. This beautiful designer paper is form TPC Studio and is called Mediterranean Summer and coordinates so well with Not Quite Navy and Marina Mist. I sponged lightly around the verse with Marina Mist and added Kaiser Kraft Pearls. The ribbon is form Michael's and is Celebrate It ' Holiday Ribbon'. I punched the bottom with an EK Success edger punch ' Pointed Flowers' and layered it on top of Whisper White to set off the beautiful design.

Card Recipe
Stamp: Our Refuge
Ink: Not Quite Navy, Marina Mist
Paper: Marina Mist, Not Quite Navy, Georgia Pacific White, Whisper White and Mediterranean Summer Designer Paper.
Accessories: Kaiser Kraft White Pearls, Labels 10 Nestabilities, Holiday Ribbon, EK Success Pointed Flowers edger punch

Thank you so much for visiting and have a wonderful day.

Hugs and Blessings,

Deb

Need a Cuddle?

2011-01-22T08:00:00.001-08:00

I wanted to play along with some challenges today and I came up with this card. The layout is this weeks Splitcoast Sketch Challenge, SC316 and I paired it with this weeks Paper Pretties Wednesday Challenge, PWC137, using paper piecing on your image. The image I chose is Cuddle Me Sophia. Isn't she sweet? She also is available as a digi stamp.

I love little Sophia and since it is so cold outside it thought you all could use a little cuddle. :)

Here is a side view of my card so you can see the layers and how I finished the inside.
I have started decorating inside my cards because my husband told me that my cards were so nice but the insides were boring and he was right. So from now on, even if it is just simple, I am adding some fun to the inside of my cards. Thanks sweetie.

Card Recipe
Stamp: Cuddle Me Sophia
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Distressed Ink Antique Linen
Paper: Brocade Blue, Georgia Pacific White, Retired Stampin Up designer paper, Doodle Bug designer paper.
Accessories: Copic Markers, 0, W0, W1, E0000, E00, E30, E31, E34, E41, E43, E44, B0000, B32, B21. Lt. Rain Satin Ribbon from Papertrey Ink. Martha Stewart Scallop Heart border punch, Scallop Edge Framabilities, Heart Block CuttleBug embossing folder, Making Memories Heart eyelet. Stampin dimensionsals.

Thank you for stopping by. Stay warm!!

Hugs and Blessings,

Deb

January Calendar

2011-01-20T05:38:00.000-08:00

I wanted to make a special calendar this year and it took me a while to decide which images that I wanted to use. Then I remembered that I have these beautiful Fairies form Michelle Perkett Studio, and that was it. What better way to welcome the New Year than with Michelle's Enchanted Slumber Fairy. Isn't she lovely? I thought that I should post my January Calendar before the month is over. :)
This wonderful frame is from Taylored Expressions. I am not sure whether I want to stain it of paint it, so for now it is bare wood. It works so well for my calendar.

I cut the main color, Baja Breeze at 8 1/"2 x 6" and scored the top at 7" and added eyelets to make the top edge stronger for the binder rings and then I just started creating.
The calendars are from Papertrey Ink. I used Calendar Basics stamp set which is good for eleven years :) and the Coordinating Pre-Printed Mini Calendar pages.

Card Recipe:
Stamp: Enchanted Slumber Fairy Digi Stamp and Pre-Printed Mini Calendar Pages
Ink: Antique Linen
Paper: Baja Breeze, Georgia Pacific White and Fairy Flora designer paper from Prima Marketing Inc.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Spica Glitter Pens, Start Dust Gelly Roll Pen, Swarovski Crystal Rhinestones. Gold Satin and Pink Taffeta ribbon. Fiskars border punch and Fairy Tale paper roses. Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you so much for visiting. I hope you day is filled with joy and blessings.

Hugs,
Deb

Bunny Kawuggins

2011-01-18T08:13:00.000-08:00

Okay, so who says you have to be a kid to have stuffed animals??
When I got this adorable digi stamp ( Benjamin Bunny ) from Sweet n Sassy Stamps all I could think was "That is my Bunny Kawuggins." So naturally I had to ask Bunny Kawuiggins if he would be willing to do a photo op with my card. He graciously agreed. He is just that kind of guy. :>)
It is cold and blustery with snow coming down. It is so beautiful outside but I just felt like perking me up with a bit of spring. Bunny Kawuggins lives in my studio and he inspired this card. Yes, I know, I need to get out more.

Stamps: Benjamin Bunny, Fancy Flexible Phrases Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Distressed Ink Antique Linen Paper: Wild Wasabi, Regal Rose, Georgia Pacific White, Basic Grey Pheobe, Angel Island. Accessories: Copic Markers, E30, E31, E33, 0, W0, W1, W3, B0000, B000, B01, B21, G12, G14, G20, G21, R81, R83, R85, RV0000, RV000. Rose Pink, New Leaf and Polka-dot ribbon layered on top of each other. Pink and Blue Swarovski Crystals, Classic and Scallop Square and Oval Nesties. Scallop Trim border punch from Stampin up.

Please don't forget to check out Leah Cornelius' Digi Stamp Co. Heart Song Designs. Let's see if we can help her bring her little boy home from Ethiopia. You can find out more about this blessed endeavor at Sweet N Sassy Stamps.

Thank you so much for stopping by and I hope your day is filled with joy and blessings.

Hugs,
Deb

I Love You

2011-01-14T06:49:00.000-08:00

Isn't Melanie Mouse a cutie? She is a digi stamp from Sweet N Sassy Stamps and she makes me smile.
I used SCS313 for the layout of this card and found this adorable glitter paper in my scrap stash and thought it would be perfect for miss Melanie Mouse. I colored the image with Copic markers and used the Classic and Scallop hearts and Oval Nestabilities. The card stock is Close to Cocoa from Stampin Up and Pure Poppy from Papertrey Ink.

Card Recipe
Stamps: Melanie Mouse from Sweet N Sassy Stamps and the Sentiment is from My Sentiments exactly.
Ink: Bashful Blue
Paper: Close to Cocoa, Pure Poppy, Georgia Pacific White, Glitter Paper from my scrap stash.
Accessories: Copic Markers, 0, B0000, B000, W0, W1, W3, RV0000, RV000, Rv00, Rv02, R01, R22, R24, R29. Red Glitter Brads, White Brad, Red Stickles, Pure Poppy Stain Ribbon, Stampin Dimensionsls. Swiss Dots Cuttlebug embossing folder.

Please don't forget to check out Leah Cornelius' Digi Stamp Co. Heart Song Designs. Let's see if we can help her bring her little boy home from Ethiopia. You can find out more about this blessed endeavor at Sweet N Sassy Stamps.

Thank you for visiting and have a wonderful day.

Hugs and Blessings,

Deb

Emmy's Bed Time Prayers

2011-01-13T09:26:00.000-08:00

Bed time prayers are such a special time with our children and this sweet image from Mo Manning called 'Em' captures the innocence of it. This image reminds me of my youngest daughter Emily, now almost twenty-two, who had a bunny just like this one that she called "De Det" They were inseparable. She still has him but now he sits in my studio so every time I see it I think of her.
I made this card a 5x7 to and used Spellbinders Labels 10 Nestabilities to showcase the image well and colored with my Copic Markers and Spica Glitter pens. Martha Stewart's Lace Heart border punch graces the bottom of the card and of course I had to add some sparkles with Swarovski Crystal Rhinestones.

Card Recipe
Stamps: Em by Mo Manning
Ink: Distressed Ink Antique Linen and Tea Dye
Paper: Georgia Pacific White, Lovely Lilac, Retired Stampin Up Designer Paper.
Accessories: Copic Markers, E0000, E00, E01, E30, E31, E33, E37, E39, E41, Bv0000, BV000, Bv01, BV04, 0, W0, W1. Spica Glitter pens Lavender, Pink and Black. Spellbinbers Nestabilities Labels 10 and Martha Stewart's Lace Hearts border punch. Swarovski Crystal Rhinestones from Art Beads .com. Lt Green Satin Ribbon, Paper Flowers and Stampin Dimensionals.

Before I go I wanted to share something with you. One of my fellow designers from Sweet and Sassy Stamps is venturing out on her own and starting a digi stamp company called 'Heart Song Designs' to help raise funds to bring her little boy home from Ethiopia. You can read all about Leah's Heart Song Fundraiser at Sweet N Sassy Stamps.
God Bless you Leah, we wish you and your family all the best!!

Thank you so much for visiting today, I appreciate everyone of you my friends.

Hugs and Blessings,

Deb

Summer Home

2011-01-10T04:00:00.000-08:00

Good Monday morning to all of my stamping friends.
I am excited to share this beautiful stamp set called Birds and Roses from Sweet N Sassy Stamps. Some of my favorite things are flowers and birds and when combined are some of God's most lovely creations. Makes you think of spring don't you agree?
Please stop by the store and see what other wonderful sets are new for January.

I found these beautifully crocheted flowers and leaves from Flowery Bliss on Esty. You have to visit her store and check out all of her creations. She is a very sweet gal and is quick to ship even from Singapore. Wonderful workmanship!!

Card Recipe
Stamps: Birds and Roses
Ink: Adirondack Espresso, Distressed Ink Antique Linen
Paper: Close to Cocoa, Vintage Cream, Wild Asparagus Baby Girl Floral and Coral, Georgia Pacific White.
Accessories: Copic Markers, E50, E51, E53, E55, E57, E59, Ro1, R12, R22, R24, YG93, YG95, G20, W0, W1, T1, T3. Peach and Chocolate Spica Glitter Pens. Chocolate Pearls, Classic and Scallop Circle Nestabilities, Vintage Wallpaper Sizzix Embossing Folder. Crocheted Flower and Leaves from Flowery Bliss. Martha Stewart Heart Border Punch.

Hope your day is filled with God's blessings.

Hugs,
Deb

It's a Tropcial Paradise

2011-01-06T07:05:00.000-08:00

Good Morning stamping friends. Thanks for stopping by today.

I made this card for my husband who just back this morning at 4:00 am from a scuba diving trip in Florida. Needless to say he was very excited and we talked and talked and talked. It's the first time he has ever seen the ocean and I am sure it will not be the last. He was like a little kid who got a shinny new toy on Christmas morning. He makes me smile. :) I just love my man and am so glad to have him back home.

When I was looking through my stamps this little Riley jumped right out and I thought he would be perfect. If you haven't yet, please stop by Rileyandcompany and see what else Riley is up to.

Card Recipe
Stamps: Fins Riley, Studio g Clear Stamps
Ink : Memento Tuxedo Black, Bashful Blue, Marina Mist, Tea Dye and Antique Linen Distressed Ink.
Paper: Marina Mist, Green Galore, Georgia Pacific White.
Accessories: Copic Markers, E30, E31, E33, E37, E39, YG00, YG03, YG05, Y32, Y38. Marina Mist Brads, Ticket Corner Punch, and Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you again for visiting today. I love hearing from you and wish you a day filled with God's Blessings.

Hugs,

Deb

Key to My Heart

2011-01-04T15:17:00.001-08:00

Happy New Year!!

I hope that your Christmas and New Year's was filled with joy and blessings.

I am glad to be back!! :) I thought that I would share a Valentine card with you although this card could be used for an Anniversary or I Love You card as well. I used today's Color Challenge from Splitcoast Stampers CC304. Stop by try your hand at it.

This adorable image is a Sweet N Sassy Digi Stamp called 'Key to Cocoa's Heart'. The sentiment is computer generated. I thought that it would be perfect for these two little lovers. Stop by and check out all the new images from Sweet N Sassy Stamps here.

Card Recipe

Stamps: Key to Cocoa's Heart
Ink: Going Gray
Paper: Real Red, Basic Black, Georgia Pacific White, Silver Mirror and Heart Designer Paper. I am sorry I do not know who makes this, it was in my scrap stash.
Accessories: Copic Markers, R0000, R01, R02, R22, R24, R29, R89, C0, C1, C3, W0, W1, O. Black and Lipstick Spica Glitter and Silver Gelly Roll Pens, Key Brad, Silver Brads.Bakers Twine, Classic Circle and Rectangle Nestabilities. Black Satin Ribbon. Ticket Corner Punch.

Thank you so much for visiting today. I love hearing from you. Have a wonderful night.

Hugs and Blessings,

Deb

Heather's Little Light

2010-12-15T09:39:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone,
Just a quick post today, I have to go to work.

Today's card is for my oldest daughter Heather. She will be home for Christmas this year. She is in Art School in California and hasn't been home form two years, so it will be so good to have the whole family together.

This wonderful little image is another from Lili of the Valley. I love their stamps!

Card Recipe
Stamps: Christmas Candle
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Pink Pirouette,
Paper: Pear Pizazz, Rose Red, My Minds Eye Little Miss Muffet, Making Memories floral Lattice, Georgia Pacific White
Accessories: Copic Markers E0000, E00, E01, C0, C1, G20, G21, RV000, Rv34, Rv69, E55, E57, E41. Yellow and Pink Spica Glitter Pens, Swarovski Crystals, Rose Pink Ribbon, Spellbinders Nestabilities Grand Lables Four, Martha Stewart border punch. Polar White Flowersoft with Pink Chunky glitter.

Thank you so much for visiting my blog. I hope that you and your families have a blessed Christmas Season.

Hugs,

Deb

Merry Christmas Ryan

2010-12-14T07:35:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas stamping friends.

Today's card is the second of the Christmas cards that I made for my children. This one is for my twenty-one year old son Ryan. It reminds me of him when he was little. :)

This precious image is also from Lili of the Valley. I did change the image on the computer screen from a car to a heart and the words Merry Christmas from Stampin Up. The tree is from Sweet N Sassy Stamps and is called Cocoa' s Christmas Tree. It is a digi stamp so I can make it any size I want. I love that about digital stamps.

Card Recipe
Stamps: Boys Computer Fun, Fancy Flexible Phrases. Cocoa's Christmas Tree
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Antique Linen, Tea Dye
Paper: Garden Green, Pure Poppy, Georgia Pacific White, Little Yellow Bicycle - Boys Gingham
Accessories: Copic Markers E0000, E00, E01, E55, E57, C0, C1, C3, C5, W0, W1, W3, B0000, B000, B24, B32, B34, R20, R22, R29, G20, G24. Yellow, Clear, Green Spica glitter pens. Red and Yellow Stickles. Real Red and Wild Wasabi Stitched Ribbon, Stampin Dimensionals. Cuttlebut snowflake embossing folder, Stampin Up Scallop Trim border punch. Spellbinders Classic Rectangle Nestabilities.

Thank you so much for stopping by today. Hope your day is filled with blessings,

Hugs,
Deb

Emmy's Christmas Shopping

2010-12-13T08:53:00.000-08:00

Good Monday morning everyone,
Even though my children are twenty-one and twenty-five, I chose these precious stamps from Lili of the Valley to make their Christmas cards, so the next three days I will be sharing them with you.
These images capture childhood memories and after all isn't Christmas about a very special Child, childlike faith and the magic of the season.
I hope and pray that no matter where you are and what your circumstances are, you and your families are blessed with the Joy of Jesus the holiday season.

Card Recipe
Stamps: Skating Along
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Bashful Blue
Paper: Georgia Pacific White, Brocade Blue, Brushed Silver, Shimmery White, Ice Skate Rink dp.
Accessories: Copic Markers, B32, B34, R22, R29 E43, E44, E50, Co, C1, 0. Red, Green and Yellow Spica Glitter Pens. Martha Stewart Snowflake border punch. Cuttlebug Snowflake embossing folder, and snowflake dies. Blue Satin Ribbon, Swarovski Crystals, Lables 10 Nestabilities, Star Dust Stickles, Polar White Flowersoft and Chunky Blue Glitter.

Thank you so much for visiting today.

Hugs and Blessings,

Deb

2010-12-10T04:00:00.000-08:00

Good Friday morning everyone. Since it's Christmas time I couldn't resist using this precious snowman stamp from Sweet N Sassy Stamps. The set is called 'Welcome Jesus'. Isn't he adorable? I just had to add him to my snowman collection. I used the sketch from The Sweet Stop Saturday Challenge SSS85. You will have to stop by this weekend and play along.

Card Recipe
Stamps: Welcome Jesus
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Bashful Blue
Paper: Bashful Blue, Cherry Cobbler, Georgia Pacific White, Dream Street Wonderland designer paper.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Dazzling Diamonds glitter, Stampin Dimensionals, Spring Rain Satin Ribbon

Thank you for stopping by and I hope that you have a wonderful day.

Blessings,

Deb

So Fun

2010-12-07T01:29:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone, Today's card celebrates childhood fun. Over the Thanksgiving holiday we spent time with friends and played "Pin theTail on the Donkey" with their two little boys. We all had a blast together, then when I got home I found this adorable digi image form Paper Pretties and couldn't resist it.
I would imagine that a donkey would need a few band-aids after a fun game of Pin the Tale on the Donkey. :)
This fun little guy is 'Desmond Donkey' and he is just perfect for a thank you note to our friends.
So Michael and Gabriel this is for you. Love you and miss you a lot.

Card Recipe
Stamps: Desmond Donkey, So Very
Ink: Bashful Blue
Paper: Georgia Pacific White, Brilliant Blue, Garden Green, Adorn it Bug-a-boo DP.
Accessories: Copic Markers W0, W1, W3. W5, W7, E0000, E00, E01, Y11, Y15, Y17, YR15, YG23, YG67. Brilliant Blue Ribbon, Green Glitter, O' So Sticky Tape, Primary color Buttons, Classic and Scallop Circle Nestabilities

Thank you so much for stopping by and have a wonderful day.

Hugs and Blessings,

Deb

Christmas Greetings

2010-12-04T04:00:00.000-08:00

Good Saturday Morning to you. I hope that today will be a day of blessings for you.

I want to share a few cards that I made using Stampin' UP! stamps. The first one is from the set Lovely as a Tree. One of my classic favorites, I never get tired of this set it is so versatile and can be used for every season and every reason.

The next two are form Stampin' Up's Winter Wonderland. I love the vintage look of these stamps. When I found this beautiful designer paper from the Out on a Whim collection by Imaginisce I knew just what I wanted to do.

Card Recipe
Stamps: Lovely as a Tree, Winter Wonderland
Ink: Elegant Eggplant, More Mustard
Paper: Always Artichoke, More mustard, Elegant Eggplant, Whisper White
Accessories: Summer Sunrise Stain Ribbon form Papertrey Ink, Gold glitter, Diamond Stickles, Martha Stewart punch, Classic and Scallop Oval and Square Nestabilities, Ribbon Punch, Ticket Corner punch and Swarovski Crystals.

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment. I really appreciate you and read everyone.

Hugs and Blessings,

Deb

What's Cookin'

2010-12-03T04:00:00.000-08:00

Happy Friday, and thanks for stopping by today.

Here is another adorable Cocoa image form Korin at Sweet' N Sassy stamps. He is such a busy little mouse. You can find him just about everywhere and he is one of our new December Digi images. Pleas stop by Sweet' N Sassy stamps to see what else he is up to. He will make you smile. :)

Card Recipe
Stamps: Chef Cocoa Digi, Friendship Jar Holiday Fillers from Papertrey Ink, Snag' em stamps
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Distressed Ink Antique Linen and Tea Dye.
Paper: Riding Hood Red, Garden Green, Georgia Pacific White, Basic Grey dp, Gooseberry Patch Christmas Cookies dp
Accessories: Copic Markers, Polyshrink, Ival and Scallop punch, Classic Circle Nestabilities, Stardust Stickles.

Joys of Winter

2010-12-02T04:00:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone. Thank you so much for stopping by today.

I really love this set from Papertrey Ink. It is called On Ice and there is also an ice skate die available. So awesome. I think I like this set so much because it reminds me of my daughter Emmy. She loves to skate and took lessons when she was little. She is a wonderful person and inspires me all the time.

I had this designer paper and thought that it would be perfect for this stamp.

Card Recipe
Stamps: On Ice
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Marina Mist
Paper: Marina Mist, Whisper White, Georgia Pacific White, Sandy Lion designer paper Skiing Stripes and Skating Ice Rink.
Accessories: Copic Markers, 0, C0, C1, Metallic Silver Gelly Roll pen, Martha Stewart Snowflake border punch, Stardust Stickles.

Have a wonderful day.

Hugs and Blessings,

Deb

Celebrate the Wonder

2010-12-01T04:00:00.000-08:00

Good Wednesday morning. Here is a sneak peek of little Cocoa peeking out from behind his Christmas Tree. He is so cute. I am smiling again. He will be available in December.

This is today's Splitcoast Sketch Challenge, SCS308. Korin, from Sweet N Sassy Stamps is hosting the challenge. Please come and play along and share your wonderful creations. We love to see what you are up to.

Card Recipe

Stamps: Cocoa's Christmas Tree Digital image
Paper: Riding Hood Red, Wild Wasabi, Georgia Pacific White, Imagenesce Polar Express dp, Basic Grey Chocolate Chip Mint.
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Distressed Ink Antique Linen,
Accessories, Copic Markers, W0, W1, W3, E00, E01, E02, R29, R89, G21, G24, YG67, B0000, B000, Spica Glitter Pens yellow, peach and black. Christmas Red Stickles, Vanilla Brads, Snowflake Brads, Classic Square Nestabilities, 1" and 11/4" Circle punch, Oval and Scallop Oval punch, Wild Wasabi Stitched Ribbon,

Thank you for visiting today. I means so much to me when you leave a comment, I read each and everyone. I hope you have a good day.

Hugs and Blessings,

Deb

A Riley Christmas

2010-11-30T07:03:00.000-08:00

Good morning. I have finally been able to get into my studio and create. We went to Chicago over the Thanksgiving holiday to visit friends and family. We had a great time, but it is always good to be home.

I want to share a Riley card with you today. I do love Riely and here he is decorating his Christmas tree. What a good moose!

Card Recipe
Stamps: Christmas Tree Riley
Paper: Wild Wasabi, Real Red, Mirror Red, Beckett White, Georgia Pacific White, Holly designer paper.
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Distressed Ink Antique Linen
Accessories: Copic Markers, Martha Stewart Holly border punch, Cuttlebug Snowflake embossing folder, Red Grosgrain ribbon, Classic Square Nestabilities.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I really appreciate you and read every comment. Have a wonderful day.

Hugs and Blessings,

Deb

Blessigns to you at Christmas

2010-11-18T06:23:00.000-08:00

Good Morning. Thanks for dropping by.
Today I want to share two adorable images from Sweet' N Sassy Stamps. My first card is Cocoa's Ornament. Isn't he cute?

I had fun coloring this fun little guy with my Copic markers. Y32, YR23, YR24, YR21, 0 W0, W1, W3, W5, G40, G95, G99, E02, E11 and Peach Spica Glitter Pen.

I also used the Saturday Sketch Challenge from The Sweet Stop ( SSS81 ). Please play along with
the Sugar Babies every week and link your card to the blog so we can all see your wonderful creations.

Card Recipe
Stamps: Cocoa's Ornament, Sentiment from Elzybells
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Distressed Ink Antique Linen
Paper: Garden Green, More Mustard, Graphic 45 Let it Snow and Georgia Pacific White
Accessories: Copic Markers, Summer Sunrise Ribbon, Garden Green brads, Classic, Scallop and Long Rectangle Nestabilities, Fiskars Treading Water border punch, Snowflake Cuttlebug Lg. embossing folder.

My next card is Christmas Bear. When I saw him I wanted to use blue and silver so this what I came up with. I get in so much trouble when stamps make me smile.

I colored the image with Copic Markers: B01, B21, B23, B24, B32, E41, E43, E44, E47, O, C0, C1 and used a Star Dust Gelly Roll pen.

Card Recipe
Stamps: Christmas Bear
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Bashful Blue
Paper: Ballet Blue, Georgia Pacific White. The designer paper is from my scraps so I don't know who makes it.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Bo1, B21, B23, B24, B32, E41, E43, E44, E47, 0, C0, C1. Star Dust Gelly Roll glitter pen, Blue and White satin ribbon, Buttons, Ballet Blue Brads, Rustic Cream Button Twine from Papertrey Ink, Martha Stewart Snowflake border punch, Classic Rectangle Nestabilities, Snowflake Cuttlebug embossing folder and Stampin Dimensionals.

I hope that you enjoyed these cards and have a wonderful day.

Hugs and Blessings,

Deb

Sending Christmas Love

2010-11-17T07:29:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone, It's so good to see you today.

I just love Elzybells Stamps and these are some of my favorites. Unfortunately they are no longer available but I really enjoy creating with them. I think it is because they make me smile. :) I hope they make you smile as well.

Card Recipe
Stamps: Elzybells
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Bashful Blue
Paper: Real Red, Georgia Pacific White, Wedding White Shimmer
Accessories: Copic Markers, Polar White Flower Soft, Cuttlebug Snowflake embossing folder, Classic Circle Nestabilities and Stampin Dimensionals

Who can resist a deer with a little bird friend. I am sure this is what happens in nature. :)

Card Recipe
Stamps: Elezybells and Hanna Stamps (tree)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Bashful Blue
Paper: Real Red, Wild Wasabi, Beckett White, Red Mirror Paper and DP ( I'm sorry it was a left over scrap and I don't know the maker)
Accessories: Copic Markers, Red Glitter, Polar White Flower Soft, Cuttlebug Snowflake embossing folder, Martha Stewart Snowflake border punch, Stmapin Dimensionals.

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Thank you so much for visiting today. I hope you have a wonderful day.

Hugs and Blessings,

Deb

Let the Flakes Fly

2010-11-15T08:08:00.000-08:00

Hi stamping friends, happy Monday.
Well I had a wonderful trip to Chicago. I got to spend time with my friends and my sister. I haven't seen her for a year and a half (waaaay to long) so it was great to see her again.

You would never know that I grew up in the city. I am such a country girl now. I've lived in Michigan for twenty-six years and I just love it here. All though it is fun to visit Chicago I am very happy to be home with my man my trees and my dogs.

As you know, I just love Fall and Winter so today's card celebrates the snow that will be falling soon. RRRAAAAAAAYYYYY!!!!!

Card Recipe
Stamps: Playful Snowman and Sentiments from Whipper Snapper Stamps
Paper: Old Olive, Bashful Blue, Georgia Pacific White
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Copic Markers, Clear Stickles, Classic Circle Nestabilities, Old Olive Buttons, Stampin Up designer paper, Martha Stewart Snowflake border punch and Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you all for stopping by and I hope you have a blessed day.

Hugs,
Deb

Sweet' N Sassy Blog Hop Winner

2010-11-12T06:42:00.000-08:00

Happy Friday everyone.

Just wanted to thank all of you who took part in our Sweet' N Sassy blog hop birthday celebration. We had a great time and it was because of you.

A winner has been chosen, and the lucky lady is: NIKI ESTES!!!

Congratulations Niki!! Please contact me with your email address so I can send you your treasure. I will be sending you the Poinsettia Digi image. :)

I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. I will be visiting my sister in Chicago so I will be back Monday.

God bless you,
Dev

Winter Fun

2010-11-10T08:23:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone. Hope your day is a good one.
I want to share a card that was inspired by Debbie Olsen. Not only is she a wonderful artist, but I had the pleasure of meeting her and taking a Copic Marker class from her, and she is one beautiful lady.
I saw this card on her blog and wanted to recreate it. I did change the colors and didn't add as many embellishments as she did but I still liked how it came out. Hope you stop by and visit her blog. You will be inspired.

Card Recipe
Stamps: On Ice from Papertrey Ink
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Riding Hood Red and River Rock
Paper: Whisper White, Riding Hood Red and River Rock with Making Memories designer paper Fa La La.
Accessories: On Ice skate die, Metallic Silver Gelly Roll pen, Clear Bella's Baubles and Stampin Dimemsnioals.

Thanks so much for stopping by today.
Blessings,
Deb

Happy Birthday Sweet' N Sassy

2010-11-09T04:00:00.000-08:00

I am so excited to share this card with you.

This is a beautiful digital image that was created by Leah Cornelius and is called December Poinsettia. One thing that I love about digi stamps is that you can make them any size you want to fit your layout.

I wanted to get away from traditional Christmas colors and I had this gorgeous designer paper form Graphic 45's Christmas Past Collection called Let it Snow. It looked so nice with More Mustard, Garden Green and Very Vanilla.

I used Splitcoast's Wednesday sketch challenge SC305 for the layout.

If you came here from Leah's blog your in the right place. If you didn't start at the beginning, you'll want to hop back to the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Blog and pick up from there where you left off. We have over 30 amazingly talented ladies participating in today's hop plus a prize at every stop so you really don't want to miss a single blog!

Card Recipe:

Stamps: December Poinsettia and Fancy Flexible Phrases

Paper: Georgia Pacific White, More Mustard, Garden Green, Very Vanilla and Graphic 45’s Let it Snow form their Christmas Past Collection.

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Distressed Ink Antique Linen

Accessories: Copic Markers, 0, W0, W1, W3, Y0000, Y32, YR21, YR23, YR24, YG13, YG95, G99. Book Corners for Bonnies Best, Classic and Scallop Oval Nestabilities, Swarovski Crystals, Stampin Dimensionals and Lime Stickles.

This adorable image is called Cocoa's Mittens and was created by Korin Sutherland, the awesome owner of Sweet' N Sassy Stamps. Doesn't he just make you smile?

Card Recipe:

Stamps: Cocoa's Mittens

Paper: Riding Hood Red, River Rock, Georgia Pacific White, Red Glitter Paper, and DP from The Paper Studio.

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Distressed Ink Antique Linen.

Accessories: Copic Markers, 0, W0, W1, W3, W5, R0000, R000, R11, R12, R21, R24, R27, R89, YG91, YG93, YG95. Peach and Clear Spica Glitter Pens. Riding Hood Red Brads, Swiss Dots Cuttlebug embossing folder, Spellbinders Classic Rectangle Nestabilities and Stampin Dimensionals.

I will be giving away December Poinsettia Digi stamp to a lucky winner.

Thank you so much for celebrating with us today!

Now hop on over to Chupa's blog to see the beautiful creations she has for you to enjoy.

Blessings,

Deb

Christmas Candle

2010-11-08T04:00:00.000-08:00

Good Monday morning everyone. I hope that you all had a good weekend and were able to get into you studio's to create.

I used Sweet' N Sassy's stamp 'Christmas Candle' to create this card. I haven't used traditional Christmas colors on my Christmas cards in years, but this year I am really enjoying Cherry Cobbler with many different greens.

Remember, Tuesday November 9th, Sweet' N Sassy Stamps is celebrating their third BIRTHDAY. Pleas stop by for an awesome blog hop and a chance to win some wonderful digi stamps.

Card Recipe:
Stamps: Christmas Candle by Leah Cornelius from Sweet' N Sassy Stamps.
Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke and Basic Grey's Holly Berries.
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Distressed Ink Antique Linen
Accessories: Copic Markers, R12, R22, R27, R29, R89, Y15, G20, G21, G28, YG03m YG93, 0, W0,W1. Swarovski Crystals, Ticket Corner Punch, Gold Brads,Willow organza and satin ribbon and Stampin Dimensionals.

Thanks for visiting today and now, go create. :)

Blessings,
Deb

Cocoa's Fall Fun

2010-11-06T07:00:00.000-07:00

Happy Saturday stamping friends.

Today I want to share the card that I made for the Sweet Stop Sketch Challenge, SSS80.
Please stop by and play along with us and see the new sketch for this week.

Card Recipe:
Stamps: Cocoa's Pumpkin, An Apple for Cocoa
Paper: Summer Sunrise, Ripe Avocado, Riding Hood Red, Georgia Pacific White, First Fruits DP from Papertrey Ink.
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Distressed Ink Antique Linen
Accessories, Copic Markers, 0, W0, W1, W3, W5, E00, E02, E08, E11, G20, YG91, YG93, YG96 YR21, Spica Glitter Pens,Riding Hood Red Ribbon, Buttons from my stash, Stampin Up border punch and Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you so much for visiting today, I really appreciate you taking the time to do so. I would love to hear from you.

Jude's Christmas Box

2010-11-05T09:28:00.000-07:00

Good morning everyone. I am sorry that I haven't posted in a while, I've been feeling under the weather. Today is a beautiful, cold and snowy day. I don't think that it will stick but I love to watch it come down. I am one of those rare people who loves the winter. What can I say, every season has it own beauty, which leads me to this card.

Christmas is fast approaching and I made this card for the little guy that lives across the street. He is such a sweetie and has completely stolen my heart.

This is another fantastic stamp by Mo Manning. She is a freelance author and illustrator of children's books who is a wonderful artist and captures the true nature of childhood. I just love her work! Her images are available in Digital format, Photopolymer clear stamps and in Rubber. Please visit the above companies for her wonderful creations.

Card Recipe:

Stamps: I Even Love the Box by Mo Manning from Stamping Bella
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Distress Ink Antique Linen.
Paper: Garden Green, Real Red, Georgia Pacific White, Designer Paper, sorry, I don't know who makes it. :( .
Accessories: Copic Markers, 0, W0, W1, W3, Co, C1, E0000, E00, E01, E30, E31, E34, G40, G82, YG67, R21, R29, R89. Spica Glitter Pens in Lipstick & Olive, Gelly Roll Stardust Pen. Polar White Flower Soft. Swiss Dot and Christmas Holly border Cuttlebug embossing folders. Spellbinders Square Nestabilities, Gold Metallic Ribbon and Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you so much for visiting today. I love hearing from you so please leave me a comment if you would like. Have a wonderful day.

Blessings,

Deb

Christmas Blessings

2010-10-30T05:00:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone. Hope your day is a good one.
I am trying to decide what I want to do for my Christmas cards and this is in the running. I am having a hard time picking one so I may make a few different cards.

For this card I used a beautiful images from Stampin' Up! called Bells and Boughs and the sentiment is from Star Studded Season.
The image was stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black and colored with Copic Markers: YR23, YR24, YR31, G20, G21, G24, R43, R46, R89. I sponged the image with Distressed Ink Antique Linen while it was still in the Classic Circle Nestability and layered it on Brushed Gold and Cherry Cobbler. The designer paper is Basic Grey Holly Berries.
I wanted to add some sparkle so I layered that on some Metallic Gold ribbon from Michaels and layered that on Garden Green and punched the bottom edge with Martha Stewart's Holly border punch. For some texture I embossed the Cherry Cobbler with a Cuttlebug Snowflake embossing folder.
I stamped the sentiment directly on the designer paper and added a bit more sparkle with a Gold Spica Glitter Pen and some Swarovski Crystals.

Card Recipe
Stamps: Bells and Boughs, Star Studded Season
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Antique Linen
Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Garden Green, Brushed Gold,Georgia Pacific White and Holly Berries designer paper.
Accessories: Copic markers, Classic Circle Nestablilties, Metallic Gold Ribbon, Snowflake embossing folder, Swarovski Crystals, Holly border punch, Spica Glitter Pens.

It means so much to me that you've taken the time to visit today.

Blessings,
Deb

Frosty Fun

2010-10-29T05:38:00.000-07:00

Good Friday morning stamping friends. I just got some treasures in the mail today and had to play. I just love winter and snowmen and this wonderful set Friendship Jar and Friendship Jar Holiday Fillers form Papertrey Ink has it all.

I colored the image with Copic markers: B0000, B000, R29, R89, Co C1, C3, C5, YG67. I added some sparkle with Lipstick, Olive, Black and Clear Spica Glitter Pens and Star Dust by Gelly Roll.

The jar was cut out with the matching Jar die from Papertrey Ink then stamped with the snowman image ( just love him). I layered that on designer paper by Graphic 45 from their Christmas Past Collection and Real red. I embossed Whitewash Core'denations paper with my Snowflake Cuttle folder and lightly sanded it and punched out the bottom edge with my Martha Stewart Snowflake border punch and layered on Blue Bayou.
The tag was cut out with the Labels Eleven Nestabilities and sponged with Soft Sky and Going Gray. The beautiful ribbon is Enchanted Evening from Papertrey Ink and Cloud Metallic ribbon from Martha Stewart. The Snowflake is a retired embellishment for Stampin' Up! called Felt Flurries.

Card Recipe:
Stamps: Friendship Jar and Friendship Jar Holiday Fillers. The sentiment is from On Ice all from Papertrey Ink.
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Soft Sky, Going Gray
Paper: Blue Bayou, Real Red, Georgia Pacific White, Graphic 45 Christmas Past, Whitewash Core'denations.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Cuttlebug Snowflake folder, Labels Eleven Nestabilities, Jar Die, Felt Flurries, Enchanted Evening and Cloud ribbon and Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you so much for visiting and have a blessed day.

Deb

SC 303 The First Thanksgiving

2010-10-28T05:00:00.000-07:00

Good morning! I made today's card for last weeks Splitcoast sketch challenge ( SC 303 ). The images are Sweet' N Sassy digi stamps. They are ' Pilgrim Girl Molly and Cocoa's Pumpkin' I couldn't resist bringing them together on a card. Isn't she sweet and little Cocoa just makes me smile.

Card Recipe
Stamps: Pilgrim Girl Molly, Cocoa's Pumpkin
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Distressed Ink Old Paper
Paper: Blue Bayou, Cajan Craze, Georgia Pacific White and Apple Cider designer paper by Imaginisce.
Accessories: Copic Markers E000, E01, E02, E08, E09, E18, E19, E30, E31, E33, W0, W1, W3, Y17, Y32, Y38, YR21 YR21, YR23, YR15, YG21, YG95, Clear, Yellow, Chocolate and Peach Spica Glitter Pens. Autumn Flower Soft, Cajan Craze Brads, Classic Oval and Circle Nestabilities, Scallop Circle, Long Rectangle and Classic Long Rectangle Nestabilities. Martha Stewart Leaf border punch, Blue Bayou Stitched Ribbon, Stampin Dimensionals.

Thanks so much for visiting today. Pleas stop by Sweet' N Sassy Stamps and see what Korin and the girls have planned. There's going to be a CELEBRATION coming up.

Have a wonderful day.

Blessings,
Deb

SC304 SNSS November Chrysanthemum

2010-10-27T09:03:00.000-07:00

Hello stamping friends. Today I am giving you a sneak peak of a new Sweet' N Sassy stamp by Leah Cornelius called November Chrysanthemum. Isn't it a wonderful image?
I wanted to use the more muted tones of autumn for this card, and I found this awesome designer paper in my stash but have no idea who makes it. I layered it with True Thyme and Chocolate Chip. I stamped my image with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored it with my Copics markers. 0, W0, W1, E34, E37, E51, E53, YG91, YG93, YG95. I sponged around the image while it was still in the Oval Nestability with Distressed Ink Antique Linen, Mellow Moss and True Thyme. I hi-lighted the image with a Chocolate Spica Pen and Distressed Stickles, Peeked Paint.
I added a metallic copper ribbon, Swarovski Crystals, and Book Corners for Bonnies Best.

Card Recipe:
Stamp: November Chrysanthemum from Sweet' N Sassy Stamps
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Mellow Moss, True Thyme, Distressed Ink Antique Linen
Paper: True Thyme, Chocolate Chip, Georgia Pacific White, Designer paper
Accessories: Copic Markers, Swarovski Crystals, Distressed Stickles Peeled Paint, Stampin Dimensionals, Classic and Scallop Oval Nestabilities, Spica Pens

Thank you so much for stopping by I hope you have a wonderful day.

Blessings,

Deb

Christama Rose

2010-10-22T06:07:00.000-07:00

Good Friday morning! The Weekend is finally here Raaaaayyyyy for us!
Today's card is for the Splitcoast sketch challenge this week (SC303) and I used a Sweet' N Sassy Stamp ' June Rose' by Leah Cornelius which I thought would make a wonderful Christmas Card. I love roses.

Card Recipe:
Stamps: June Rose from Sweet' N Sassy Stamps, A Cardinal Christmas from Stampin' Up!
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Distressed Ink Old Paper
Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Always Artichoke, Georgia Pacific White, Brushed Gold, BoBunny 'Noel Holly designer paper.
Accessories: Wine satin, Metallic Gold and Willow satin ribbons, Gold brads, Copic Markers: E12, R22, R27, R29, R89, Y15, YG03, YG93, G20, G21, G28, 0, W0, W1. Smooch Vanilla Spritz, Cuttlebug Holly embossing folder, Stampin Dimensionals and Long Rectangles and Labels 11 Nestabilities.

Thank you so much for stopping by today. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. I would love to see your beautiful creations so please leave a comment so I can pay you a visit.

Blessings,

Deb

Christmas Friendship

2010-10-20T06:31:00.000-07:00

Good Wednesday everyone. I want to share another Michelle Perkett digi stamp. I just love her work. Todays image is called 'Holly the Christmas Friendship Fairy'. You can find her and many other beauties here at Michelle's Etsy store.

I printed the image on Georgia Pacific White paper and colored it with my Copic Markers. 0,C0,C1, E41, E43, E44, E47, Yg91, G20, G21, BG0000, BG000, Bg02, R0000, R000, R00, RV21, RV19 and sponged around the edge with Bashful Blue. I added Polar White Flower Soft to her dress and used Dazzeling Diamonds on the branches. The flowers were hilighted with a StarDust gel pen. She is layered on Brushed Silver and poped up on Cherry Cobbler which I punched with a Martha Stewart border punch. I then added some silvery blue ribbon and layered that on a beautiful designer paper from Dream Street called Wonderland. That is layered on Soft Sky and more Cherry Cobbler. All of that is layered onto a Soft Sky card. Of course there had to be more bling (Ya know Christmas and all.) so I added Clear Swarovski Crystals to finish.

Card Recipe
Stamp: Holly, the Christmas Friendship Fairy from Michelle Perkette
Ink: Printer Ink
Paper: Georgia Pacific White, Cherry Cobbler, Brushed Silver, Soft Sky and Wonderland designer paper.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Silvery Blue ribbon, Polar White Flower Soft, Dazzeling Diamonds, Swarovski Crystals, Martha Stewart Border punch, Ticket Corner Punch, Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you so much for visiting today, I love hearing from you so please leave a comment if you would like. Have a wonderful day.

Blessings,
Deb

I'm Sorry

2010-10-18T10:21:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone. This is a card that I made for my dear friend's birthday that I forgot. UGH!!! I hate when I do that. Anyway, this image is from Paper Pretties. Isn't it cute. :) I just couldn't resist it.

Card Recipe:
Stamp: Horsin' Around from Paperpretties
Ink: Memento Black, Distressed Ink Antique Linen
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Lovely Lilac, Georgia Pacific White, Wood grain designer paper form Imanginsce and Plaid designer paper. ( sorry don't know who makes it.)
Accessories: Copic Markers, Paisley Cuttlebug folder, Chocolate Chip ribbon, Lavender and Yellow Stickles, Classic and Scallop Oval Nestablilities, Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you for stopping by and have a wonderful day.

Blessings,

Deb

Poinsettias in Pink

2010-10-14T07:39:00.000-07:00

Good Thursday morning stamping friends. I am so excited to share yet another beautiful flower stamp by Leah Cornelius from Sweet' N Sassy Stamps. This lovely image Digi Stamp is called 'December Poinsettia'. I just love to color Leah's images with my Copics. I also used the sketch from Splitcoast from last week SCS301 for the layout of my card. Please stop by Sweet' N Sassy Stamps to see what other wonderful treasures that are available.

Card Recipe:
Stamps: December Poinsettia
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Distressed Ink Antique Linen
Paper: Wild Wasabi, Rose Red, Georgia Pacific White, My Minds Eye 'Little Miss Muffet' and Making Memories ' Floral Lattice' designer paper
Accessories: Copic Markers: RV000, RV00, R81, R83, R85, R89, G21, G40, G94, G99, Y15, Y17, O, W0, W1. Rose ribbon, Rose Swarovski Crystals, Stampin Dinensionals, Vanilla Smooch Spritz, Martha Stewart border punch.

Thank you so much for visiting today. Hope you all have a wonderful day.

God Bless,
Deb

Wishing You Well

2010-10-11T07:23:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone, Thanks for stopping by today. I am excited to share this lovely stamp from Sweet' N Sassy Stamps called August Gladiola. I used Concord Crush card stock for the base of the card and for the layering. It is a beautiful deep purple. I added a textured lavender onto the base and layered Pixie Dust Purple Stripe designer paper that I embossed with my Cuttlebug on Concord Crush. This wonderful sketch is from Jen del Muro. Please pay her a visit she is awesome!!
I stamped the image with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored with Copic Markers 0,W0, W1, BV0000, BV02, BV04, G2o, Yg91, G21, & Y23. I cut it out with Labels Four Nestabilities and embossed it and while it was still in the die I sponged it with Distressed Ink Antique Linen. I embellished it with Yellow Swarovski Crystals and some purple and yellow buttons from by stash. The ribbon is Lemon Tart satin from Papertrey Ink. I added yellow Stickles and some yellow Fun Flock on the Gladolias. To add dimension I used some Stampin' Dimensionals.

Card Recipe:
Stamp: August Gladiola from Sweet' N Sassy Stamps
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Distressed Ink Antique Linen
Paper: Concord Crush, Lavender Textured paper, Georgia Pacific White and Pixie Dust Purple Stripe designer paper.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Spellbinders Label Four Nestabilities, Swarovski Crystals, Birds and Swirls Cuttlebug embossing folder, Yellow Fun Flock, Lemon Tart stain ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals and Buttons.

It means so much that you took the time to visit today. Please leave a comment if you would like. I love hearing from you. Have a wonderful day!

Blessings,
Deb

Happy October

2010-10-06T09:54:00.000-07:00

Hello stamping friends. Here is an adorable Digi stamp from Sweet' N Sassy Stamps. It's called 'Happy Scarecrow'. Doesn't he make you smile? :) I colored him Copic Markers 0, W0, W1, E35, E37, E41, E43, E44, E47, E5o, E51, E55, G20, G82, G85, Y02, Y-8, YR24, YR65, R22, R24, R29, B21, B23, B32, B91, B93, B95 and then sparkled it with Red, Blue and Yellow Spica Glitter Pens. I sponged around the edges with Bashful Blue. I added Distressed Stickles Antique Linen to the ground to give it some texture.

Card Recipe:
Stamps: Happy Scarecrow Digi stamp from Sweet' N Sassy Stamps
Paper: Old Olive, Georgia Pacific White, Jillibean Soup designer paper Peeled Carrots and Whole Chicken.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Spica Glitter Pens, Distressed Stickles Antique Linen, 'Pure Poppy' ribbon from Papertrey Ink. Stampin Dimensionals, Martha Stewart Barn corner punch. Old Olive brads.

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit today. I appreciate your comments. Have a wonderful day.

Blessings,

Deb

Autumn Gifts

2010-10-04T07:59:00.000-07:00

Good morning everyone. I went to this wonderful store in our area (Arnie's Arts and Crafts please check out their site.) and found this beautiful stamp by Penny Black called 'Autumn Gifts'. Well, actually I didn't find it, it jumped into my basket, and what can you do when a stamp does that. NOTHING!!! I agree. So it had to come home with me. :) Sorry I got carried away.
I seem to have found another favorite color. I love Cherry Cobbler as you can probably tell as of late. It is such a great color for fall and winter! I have had this beautiful designer paper from Basic Grey called Cranberry Sauce for a long time. It is from the Wassail collection and even though it is a Christmas paper I thought that it worked great for this image.
I stamped my image on Georgia Pacific White with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored with my Copic Markers. I'm sorry but I don't have the list of colors for you. I used so many different markers it would have filled the page by itself. I layered that on Cherry Cobbler and poped it up with Stampin Dimensionals. I embossed the More Mustard layer with Swiss Dots embossing folder and punched the bottom edge with the leaf border punch from Fiskars. I adhered that onto the designer paper and layered that on more Cherry Cobbler. The corners are book corners from Bonnies Best, they have such awesome embellishments. I added some Summer Sunrise ribbon from Papertrey Ink and then layered everything onto the More Mustard card base.

Card Recipe:

Stamps: Autumn Gifts (Penny Black) from Arnie's Arts and Crafts
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Distressed Ink Antique Linen
Paper: More Mustard, Cherry Cobbler, GPW and Basic Grey designer paper
Accessories: Copic Markers, More Mustard Brads, Ticket Corner punch, Fiskars border punch, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder, Summer Sunrise ribbon, Book Corners and Stampin Dinensionals.

Thank you so much for stopping by today. I love hearing from you so please leave a comment if you would like. Have a wonderful day.

Blessings,

Deb

Sending Smiles

2010-10-03T09:12:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone, This is sketch SSS74 form The Sweet Stop. It's The Sweet N Sassy Challenge Blog. Every Saturday the talented Sugar Babies post an awesome sketch challenge for you to play along with. Please stop by for some wonderful inspiration and have fun creating. There are awesome prizes to win as well. Even though this is a sketch from a couple of weeks ago I loved the layout and the color scheme so I wanted to share it with you.

The stamp set is from the Sweet' N Sassy Stamps September release and is called 'October Marigold'. I love flowers and Autumn and had so much fun combining the two. Please stop by and check them out. You won't be disappointed. They even have Digi Stamps available.

Card Recipe:
Stamps: October Marigold
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Distressed Ink Antique Linen
Paper: Old Olive, Cherry Cobbler, More Mustard, Georgia Pacific White and Fall Flower Girl by Imaginisce
Accessories: Copic Markers, 0, wo, w1, y21, y23, y24, yg21, yg93, yg95, r29, Summer Sunrise ribbon from Papertrey Ink. Classic Circle and Scallop Circle Nestabilities, Cuttlebug border embossing folder and Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you so much for taking the time to visit today. I love hearing from you. Have a blessed day.

Hugs and Smiles,

Deb

Apple Harvest

2010-10-02T05:00:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! So good to see you today. I wanted to share this beautiful set from Flourishes Stamps. It is called 'Apple of My Eye' and you can find it here. What an awesome stamp company, they have such beautiful images. Please check them out if you haven't yet.

Here is a shot of the main image which is from the Flourishes stamp set 'Apple of My Eye'. I stamped the apple image on Georgia Pacific White paper and then used my Copic Markers to color with: O, W0, W1,W3, E41, E43, R0000, R000, R12, R21, R27,
R29, R89, Yg0000, G12, G20, G21, G28. I know, I use a lot of colors when I color but I just can't help it. I used Label's Ten Nestability from Spellbinders and sponged around the image while it was still in the die with Destressed Ink Antique Linen. I added Book Corners form Bonnie's Best.

Here is a close up of the easel base. I used an image form 'Vintage Picnic' stamp set form Papertrey Ink. You can find the set here. I just love this set because it can be used for so many occasions. The word apple is form the Flourishes set ' Apple of My Eye'. I went over the letters with a clear glaze pen. I stamped the smaller apple form 'Apple of My Eye' on polyshrink with Black Stazon ink and colored it with Stampin' Write Markers, then shrunk it with my embossing gun. The Ribbon is 'Pure Poppy' from Papertrey Ink and the little white apple blossom buttons are from my button stash. I had to add some bling so I glued several Red Swarovski crystals across the top to hold the main image from slipping forward when standing.

Card Recipe:

Stamps: Apple of My Eye from Flourishes and Vintage Picnic from Papertrey Ink.
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Distressed Ink Antique Linen.
Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Georgia Pacific White, My Mind's Eye Designer Paper.
Accessories: Copic Markers, Pure Poppy Ribbon from Papertrey Ink. Swarovski Crystals, Polyshrink, Stampin Dimensionals, Spellbinders Label's Ten Nestability, Book Corners from Bonnie's Best, Buttons from stash.

Thank you so much for visiting today and taking the time to leave a comment. Have a wonderful day.

Blessings,

Deb

SC300 Holly Wreath

2010-10-01T05:49:00.000-07:00

Good Friday morning everyone! I am so excited, Korin has asked me to be part of the Sweet' N Sassy Stamps Design Team for the next 3 months. May I say AAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!! This is my first time as a design team member anywhere and my family has had to scrap me off the ceiling the last few days. I have so many wonderful new digi stamps to show you. The October release is just awesome. So without further ado, here is my first card.
This beautiful image is called ' Holly Wreath'. You can find it here. I colored it with Copic Markers R22, R29, G20, G21, G28, G82, G85, 0, W0, and W1. The layout is SC300 sketch from Splitcoaststampers. I can't believe that there have been 300 sketch layouts. What a wonderful source of inspiration!
I used Cherry Cobbler card stock and layered this vintage looking designer paper from CTMH on top. For the two strips, I used Cherry Cobbler card stock and My Mind's Eye 'When I Grow Up' designer paper and layered 1/8" red ribbon on top of gold ribbon. I added some Red Swarovski Crystals on the berries and sponged around the image while it was still in the Classic Circle Nestability with Distressed Ink Antique Linen and layered that on top of a piece of Cherry Cobbler card stock that was cut with a Scallop Circle Nestability. The edge of the green designer paper was punched with Martha Stewart's 'Holly' border punch.

Card Recipe:

Stamps: Holly Wreath form Sweet' N Sassy Stamps
Paper: Cherry Cobbler, Georgia Pacific White, My Mind's Eye and CTMH designer paper
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Distressed Ink Antique Linen
Accessories: Copic Markers, Spellbinder Nestabilities, Martha Stewart Holly border punch, red and gold ribbon, Swarovski Crystals, Stampin Dimensionals

Thank you so much for visiting today. I really appreciate you. Hope you have a wonderful day.

Blessings,

Deb

Birthday Bear

2010-09-27T08:12:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone. It is so good to be back. I have some exciting news!! Korin and Kim from Sweet' N Sassy stamps have asked me to be a guest designer for October. I have never done this before and am so looking forward to being part of such a wonderful stamp company. I have been busy creating and can't wait to share what I've been up to.
Today I want to share a cute little card that I made for a my friend's son a while back. I love this bear from Stampin' Up. He is from a set called Under the Stars.

Card Recipe:
Stamps: Under the Stars
Paper: Cajun Craze, Old Olive, Georgia Pacific White, Roughing It designer paper from Moxxie.
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Distressed Ink Antique Linen, Old Olive
Accessories: Copic Markers: E43, E44, E47, E49, C9, O, Wo, W1, Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you so much for stopping by. Have a wonderful day.

Blessings,

Deb

Happy Birthday

2010-09-20T04:28:00.000-07:00

Good Monday morning. I am loving Memory Box designer paper lately and layered this beautiful piece with Pure Poppy , Brushed Copper and Chocolate Chip paper. I colored the image from 'Vintage Picnic' a Papertrey Ink stamp set, with Copic Markers and Spica Glitter Pens. The basket is cut out and popped up on another piece of the designer paper that I layered with Pure Poppy and Brushed Copper and cut out with Nestabilities. I wanted to bring out some more red and added a piece of Pure Poppy ribbon to the corner.

Stamps: Vintage Picnic
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Brushed Copper, Pure Poppy, Memory Box designer paper
Accessories: Pure Poppy Ribbon, Octagon Nestabilities, Copic Markers: E30,E34, E37, R24, R27, R29, YG05. Spica Glitter pens and a white gel pen were used for hi-lights on the apples. The glitter doesn't show up very well in the photo but in real life it adds a wonderful shimmer.

Thank you so much for visiting today. Please leave a comment, I love hearing from you.

Blessings,

Deb