An apple a day

I just love theses little ones form All That Scraps. Fall is my favorite time of year and I can't wait till it is here again. I used Copic Markers to color all the images and Stampin Up card stock. I used poly shrink for the little green apple and the pumpkin. I hope that you like them. Thanks for stopping by.

Coast to Coast

This is a very old Stampin Up set called Coast to Coast. I have always loved it but did not get it when it was in the catalog but I found one and had to have it. It is a great set for creating man cards. I used Copic markers to color the images.

Another Fish Story

Hello everyone. I Hope you're having a good day. I wanted to share this card with you. I made this for my husband who after loosing his job last October went back to school at age fifty-one and is now on the deans list. I am so proud of him. Anyway he loves the outdoors, fishing and hunting and he inspired me to make this little creation. I took a fly from his collection. Shhhhh, don't say anything. Hope you like it.

Card Recipe:
Stamps: Whipper Snapper, Stampin Up
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Chocolate Chip
Paper: Chocolate Chip, More Mustard, Georgia Pacific White and Gone Fishing Collection- Hooked
Accessories: Copic Markers, Clear Glaze pen, Stampin Dimensionals, Martha Stewart punch, Button and Ribbon,

Riley's Adventures

Happy Sunday everyone, Here are a couple of cards using Riley Moose. He can do anything!!! What an awesome little guy.

In my first card I used an belt stamp by CTH and I wanted to make a big belt buckle. My daughter Emmy is an equestrian athlete and has loved horses as long as I can remember. She inspired this card.

Card Recipe:

Stamps: Cowboy Riley, CTH, Yee Haw Stampin Up

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Chocolate Chip

Paper: Crumb Cake, Brushed Copper, Creamy Caramel, Georgia Pacific White

Accessories: Copper Embossing Powder, Stampin Dimensionals, Copic Markers, Distressed Ink Antique Linen.

Here is Riley Moose on a pirate adventure. I used Copic Markers to color this little fellow. I just love these markers. I have been using them for about four years and am very happy with the results that I get. Thanks for stopping by and have a great Sunday.

Card Recipe:

Stamps: Pirate Riley, Ahoy Maty SU,

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Destressed Ink Antique Linen

Paper: Real Red, Basic Black, Georgia Picific White and Black designer paper

Accessories: Copic Markers, Cuttlebug Folder, SU wheel, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Black Grosgrain Ribbon, Stampin Dimensionals and Spica Glitter Pens.

I Just Love You

Hello ladies. Today I want to share some cards that I made using these wonderful stamps created by Mo Manning. This stamp from Stamping Bella reminds me of my youngest daughter who is 21 by the way, and shows how much she loves animals. Big or small they are truly loved by my Emmy.

I think these images capture the true nature of childhood. What do you think?

Card Recipe:

Stamps: Mo Manning I Jut Love You

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Paper: Stampin Up Tempting Turquoise, Certainly Celery, Georgia Pacific White, Doodlebug Designer paper Sprinkles

Accessories: Copic Markers, Spellbinders Nestabilities Scallop Circles, Certainly Celery Grosgrain Ribbon, Swiss Dot Cuttlebug Folder, Fiskars Treading Water Punch, Stampin deminsionals, Spica clear glitter pen.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

This card is entitled " My Girls". These two little girlies are exactly like my girls. My oldest is in California studying graphic art and my youngest is studying to be a vet tech. I just had to have this adorable stamp from Mo Manning at Stamping Bella. There are many wonderful children stamps here. You have to check it out.

Card Recipe:

Stamps: Mo Manning from Stamping Bella

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Distressed Ink Antique Linen

Paper: Stampin Up Perfect Plumb, Georgia Pacific White, Basic Gray Lillykate

Accessories: Copic Markers, Swarovski Crystals, Stampin Deminsionals, Old Olive Grosgrain Ribbon.

Another great stamp from Mo Manning at Stamping Bella. I thought that this would make a great graduation card. There is also a little boy on a tricycle.

Card Recipe:

Stamps: Mo Manning's Oh the places you'll go from Stamping Bella

Paper: Stampin Up Brocade Blue, Georgia Pacific White, Basic Gray

Accessories: Copic Markers, Spica Glitter Pens, Cuttlebug embossing folder, May Arts Ribbon, Stampin Deminsionals.

Follow the Yellow Brick Road

Okay, so I am a huge Riley Moose fan. I have loved him from the beginning when he lived in Michigan at Hanna Stamps. Well he moved to Kansas. Who ever heard of a moose living in Kansas? I have to admit that I was skeptical. NOT ANYMORE!! Stampers Ink is doing an awesome job taking care of Riley. He is very happy in his new home, enjoying many new adventures and has his own blog, Riley and Company. He even went to Oz. Here are a few of my creations of Riley and the gang following the yellow brick road. Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day.

Praying for You

This is one of my favorite Stampin Up sets ( Thoughts and Prayers) and I love this Nestabilities Labels 1 set. This makes a wonderful man card.

Fly Me Away

Hello everyone. I want to thank my dear friend Toni for helping me update my blog." I deem her awesome!!" ( thanks for the quote Bevie) I have been away a very long time and miss you all. I will be posting a lot of my creations and try to catch up. Thankyou all for stopping by.

The first card I want to share with you is "Fly Me Away". I just love the Happy Hoppers stamps form Stampabilities.
This layout is one I saw on Splitcoast Stampers site, a wonderful place to go for inspiration. I colored the image using Gamsol and Prismacolor pencils. One of my favorite techniques is a lot of layering. I sponged the cloud background using a template form Stampin Up and of course, I had to add sparkles with stickles glitter. I hope you like it.

Been gone to long!

Hi everyone, I know that I have been gone a long time and I apologize for my absence. I have missed you all. Life just seems to keep getting in the way of stamping. UGH!!!!
Anyway, back to creating.
I made this card for Flourishes "Timeless Tuesday Challenge." The sketch is by Kimberly Crawford, a very talented lady. I just love Flourishes stamp sets. They are so elegant and the gals there are so kind. You'll have to pay them a visit. You can find them at: Flourishes
Here are the details:
Stamps: all stamps are from Flourishes Lilac stamp set
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: Always Artichoke and Stampin Up designer paper
Accessories: Copic markers, SU Eyelets, Classic Oval Nestabilities, Rhinestones by Taylored Expressions, Lavender Moon Stain Ribbon by Papertrey Ink, Fiskars Edge punch and Stampin Dimensionals.

Thank you for visiting. Blessings to all.



I made this little plaque for my stamping buddies just because I love them. I made each of them a little different so the two gals who haven't gotten theirs yet will still be surprised. I had so much fun designing this piece not only because it was for my friends but because it had to do with CHOCOLATE! What could be better than that? (tee hee).
Here are the details:
Stamps: Chocolate Delight House- Mouse and I Love Chocolate House-Mouse
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette, GP White, Doodle Bug designer paper
Accessories: Copic Markers, Copic Glitter Pens, Cuttlebug Swiss Dot embossing folder, Sugared Brads, Swarovski Crystal Rhinestones, Stampin Dimensionals, White Satin and Brown and White Polka Dot Satin Ribbon from Paper Trey Ink, I love this store!Ticket Corner punch, Metal Corners form Bonnies Best,( a wonderful place for embellishments). and last but not least Rain Dot Hearts.

I covered the front and back of a piece of firm chipboard with Chocolate Chip card stock and added a little hanger on the back. I used a piece of my hardware hodgepodge for this.
Thanks so much for stopping by. Have a blessed day.

Love You

I just love this set form H&M Stamps. I made this card for my friend's grand baby. I love giraffes and this one made me smile! So of course he had to come and live with my other giraffe stamps.
Hope you like it.
Supplies:
Stamps: My Favorite Valentine by H&M Stamps,
Paper: Real Red, Creamy Caramel, Georgia Pacific White.
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and Creamy Caramel
Accessories: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Copic Markers, Classic Oval Nestabilites, Ribbon, Stickles

Oh Riley, Your so Sweet

Here is the card I made for my husband for Valentines Day. Who doesn't love Riley? Look at him relaxing on the couch with his box of chocolates. Chocolate is definitely the way to my heart. You can find Chocolate Riley as well as many others at http://www.hannastamps.com/. They will make you smile! The heart pattern and the layout are listed below with my next card. Thanks for visiting! Blessings.
Supplies
Stamps: Chocolate Riley, H&M Stamps
Paper: Confetti White, Georgia Pacific White, Chocolate Chip, Bo Bunny designer paper, Core'dinations paper
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Tag Punch, Stickles, Taffeta Ribbon, Copic Markers, Copic Glitter Pens, Brads.

A Rose for My Vanentine

I made his card for our beautiful daughters. Our oldest daughter is Studying Art in California and our youngest daughter is working and lives at home. I had so much fun creating these cards, but then again, I always have fun making my creations. The heart template can be found here http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=315128. The layout is form a wonderfully talented lady, Sue Nelson. Please visit her at http://www.heartprints.net/ to see her work. Thank you for stopping by.
Stamps: My Favorite Valenitne (H&M Stamps)
Paper: Confetti White, Georgia Pacific White, DoubleMates Pretty Pink, Random Hearts Pink designer paper by The Paper Studio.
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Tag Punch, Copic Markers, Heart Rain Dots, Ribbon, Cuttlebug Folder Tiny Bubbles, Cuttlebug Heart die.

Old Fashion Winter

This card was inspired by this beautiful designer paper and mitten stamp. I hung the mittens form one of the ovals cut from Classic Oval Nestabilities. I like it because it looks old fashion and besides who can resist sparkles and snowflakes. Thank you for stopping by
Stamps: Impression Obsession
Paper: Textured Soft Sky, Glossy Black, Basic Black, Georgia Pacific White, Winter Wonderland designer paper. (Dream Street)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Classic Oval Nestabilities, Swarovski Crystal Rhinestones, Felt Flurries, Stickles,
Decorative Corners, Martha Stewart Punch, White Flocking, Copic Markers

One of the gals in my stamping group gave a us a challenge to use this crown stamp and designer paper to make a "Little Work of Art". This is what I came up with. I was laying in bed ( that's when I come up with some of my best ideas LOL) and I thought that a crown needed a frog under it and of course the frog had to have big red lips. Sounds about right, don't you think?

Stamps: Unfrogetable and Lilypads Wheel (Stampin' Up)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: Wild Wasabi, Garden Green, Geogria Pacific White and Fairest of Them All designer paper by Imaginisce.
Accessories: Poly Shrink, Googley Eyes, Copic Markers, Classic Circle and Scallop Circle Nestabilities and Stickles

Sparkling Winter Wishes

I had so much fun making this card for a friend's January birthday. Winter is one of my favorite times of year and here in Michigan we have about five months of it, so why not CELEBRATE it. LET THE FLAKES FLY!!!

Stamps: Sincere Salutations (Stampin' Up!)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: Soft Sky textured, Glossy Black, Shimmery White and Winter Wonderland by Dream Street.
Accessories: Cuttlebug Snowflake embossing folder, Little Felt Flurries, Swarovski crystal rhinestones, Stickles, Classic Oval Nestabilites, Martha Stewart's Scallop edge punch.
Thank you so much for stopping by.

Hi Everyone

Just wanted to update you on my daughter's recovery. She is getting stronger every day and is finally getting the help that she needs. She started her speech therapy and is very tired afterword.
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. It means a lot to us.

I have been able to get into my studio more and hope to post my creations soon. God bless.

Sorry I've Been Gone

I am sorry that you have not been hearing form me lately. I have had out of town company and been busy with taking my daughter to doctors appointments. She had a bad accident with her horse back from in Sept. She had closed head injury and we have been seeing many doctors and physical therapists to set up her rehabilitation schedule. This has been a very frustrating process and her insurance has denied her speech therapy. UGH!!!!! So now we are back to waiting and she has still not received any help that she needs. Very, Very frustrating. I think that I will just have to set up my own form of therapy to help her. I hope to be back soon. I know that God will help us through this. He is always faithful.
I want to wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving.

Christ is Born

I cased Becca Feeken's card "My Glory". This card was made for a Flourishes Challenge. We were supposed to case one of Becca Feeken's cards and make some changes. This is what I came up with. I changed the colors and made my own designer paper. The stamps are from "Christ is Born" and Holy Triptych". I used Swarovski Crystal Rhinestones and a thinner ribbon that I wrapped around the main image twice. I hope you like it. Thanks for stopping by.
Here is Becca's Card:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/ga...;ppuser=145503
She is one talented lady.

Stamps: Holy Tripthch, Christ isBorn, Priceless, Snow Swirled all from Stampin' Up!
Paper: Shimmery White, Not Quite Navy, Brushed Silver
Ink: Not Quite Navy Classic and Craft Ink, Silver Encore
Accessories: Stampin Dimensionals, Swarovski Crystal Rhinestones, Ribbon,

Bathing Bella

When I saw this DP I knew that it would be great in Bella's bathroom. I think I smiled the whole time that I created this card. I used foil to create Bella's mirror and used Nestibalities and Swarovski Crystal Rhinestones for it's frame. I cut a piece of Green Galore for the rug and ran it through my Xyron and covered it with Green Flocking so it would be soft for Miss Bella's feet. :)

Stamps: Bubblebathabella, Print Pattern
Paper: Green Galore, Glossy White, DCWV Nana's Nursery DP, Whisper White
Ink: Adirondack Black
Accessories: Copic markers, Swarovski Crystal Rhinestones, Bella's Baubles, Stampin Dimensionals

Autumn Birthday

I made this using the Hanna Stamps challenge HSC41. I know that I didn't use Hanna Stamps but I liked the layout so much that I wanted to make my sister's birthday card using it. I hope she likes it. The challenge was to use paper peiceing, designer paper in certain places and the layout. Thanks for looking.
Stamps: Verve Cupcake Affair, Fancy Flexible Pharses
Paper:Papertrey Ink's Pure Poppy, Dark Chocolate,
and First Fruits DP, Very Vanilla
Ink: Dark Chocolate, Pure Poppy (Papertrey)
Accessories: Copic Markers, Swarovski Crystal Rhinestones, Satin Ribbon, Nestibilites, Cuttlebug Embossing Folders, Glitter