Peachy Kitty Tilda

Talk about working outside one’s comfort zone. Peach is not a color I ever use. I don’t even enjoy the fruit that much. So when I saw the challenge at 365 Cards for a ‘primarily peach’ card, I was stumped. Thankfully I spent the day at a friends yesterday stamping and stole a few pieces of her paper stash. This is as close to peach as I could get. I had fun playing with Tilda and making her 3D. Of course I love all things kitties, so the card redeemed itself a bit. (Please see the Ins and Outs for links to the challenge websites and feel free to join in the fun).

Sketch Inspiration ~ Magnolia Weekly Challenge #19

Color Inspiration 365 Cards Day 174 ~ Just Peachy (as primary color) Inspiration Magnolia August Monthly Challenge ~ 3D Stamptacular Sunday #21 ~ 3D

My Creation

Image Detail I hope to pick up some silicone and try the awesome 3D layering technique posted on the Magnolia blog. Not sure where to find it. I compromised and used layers of glue dots, mono adhesive and pop up dots to get varying dimension.

INS AND OUTS ~ Peachy Kitty Tilda Challenges: Magnolia Weekly Challenge #19 Magnolia August Monthly Challenge ~ 3D 365 Cards Day 174 ~ Just Peachy (as primary color) Stamptacular Sunday #21 ~ 3D Stamps: Tilda with Cat (Magnolia), Kiki Kitty (Pink Cat Studio) Paper: SU Cardsotck and DP, Neenah Solar White Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics (R11; E00, 50; C3, 5, 7; YR00, 61, 65), Spicas (Black, Clear), White Opaque Pen (Inkssentials) Accessories: Pop Up Dots, SU Groovy Guava Ribbon

Baby House Mouse for Trysten

I was first inspired for this card back in May when the sketch was posted. The images were colored in time for the House Mouse multiple images challenge. It took until now to get it completed. I’m sure Trysten’s mom will still love it, even though her newborn is now 3 months old. I’m not sure why it takes me so long to complete some things. I can understand putting off cleaning the bathroom, but crafting? I’m usually always up to task for ‘play time’. (Please see the Ins and Outs for links to the challenge websites and feel free to join in the fun).

Sketch Inspiration ~ Sweet Stop Sketch

Color Inspiration ~ From Courtney’s Closet #53 I copped out and just pulled the blue for the inspiration.

Inspiration 365 Cards Day 160 ~ Lovely Lace House Mouse & Friends #24 ~ Tall & Thin (shape of card) House Mouse & Friends #33 ~ Multiple Images Pile it On #12 ~ Good Things Come in Threes

Cupcake Craft Challenge #53 ~ Something Sweet

What could be sweeter than a sweet baby boy? My Creation

Image Detail Now that I see the card up close, I think I’ll go back and add a bit of diamond glaze on the bottle and pacifier.

INS AND OUTS ~ Baby House Mouse for Trysten Challenges: Sweet Stop Sketch From Courtney’s Closet #53 365 Cards Day 160 ~ Lovely Lace House Mouse & Friends #24 ~ Tall & Thin (shape of card) House Mouse & Friends #33 ~ Multiple Images Pile it On #12 ~ Good Things Come in Threes Cupcake Craft Challenge #53 ~ Something Sweet Stamps: House Mouse - Monica with Blankie, House Mouse – Monica with Pacifier, Happy Hoppers – Sleepyhead (all Stampabilities) Paper: PTI White, SU Designer Paper and Pacific Breeze Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics (E00, 11, 31; Y21, 26; C1, 3; YR00; R81; B21, 24, 41; BG10), Spicas (Black, Clear, Pink, Sky Blue), White Opaque Pen (Inkssentials) Accessories: Pop Up Dots, Modern Craft Lace Ribbon

Thinking of You Angel

This has to be one of my favorite color combinations. I’m a purple girl at heart, and browns, creams and greens compliment it beautifully. The papers are all DCWV from the Latte Stacks. I’m definitely going to have to stock up on them in case they are ever discontinued. So gorgeous and rich! (Please see the Ins and Outs for links to the challenge websites and feel free to join in the fun).

Sketch Inspiration ~ Whiff of Joy #44

Color Inspiration ~ Colour Chef #18 Green, Purple, Brown, Cream Inspiration 365 Cards Day 161 ~ Cool Collage (Don’t leave a blank space, fill it up) My CreationImage Detail

INS AND OUTS ~ Thinking of You Angel Challenges: Whiff of Joy #44 Colour Chef #18 365 Cards Day 161 ~ Cool Collage Stamps: Reading Angel (Whiff of Joy), Warmest Regards (Stamping Up) Paper: DCWV (Latte Stacks), Neenah Solar White Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics (BV00; V04; R81; E00, 31, 37, 50: YG03), Spicas (Clear, Lavendar, Melon) White Opaque Pen (Inkssentials)

Accessories: Pop Up Dots, SU Grosgrain Ribbon

Hip Granny Panties

I was so excited to see Archiver’s carries some of the Our Craft Lounge line. I’ve enjoyed blog hopping with them and finally was able to pick up a set of their stamps. Granny cracked me up the first time I saw her, so she had to be my initial purchase (it was nice to have a discount store coupon as well). (Please see the Ins and Outs for links to the challenge websites and feel free to join in the fun).

Sketch Inspiration ~ Our Craft Lounge August Sketch

Color Inspiration ~ Charisma Cards #33 ~ Lemon, Green and Pink The greens really gave me a work out. I don’t have the appropriate Copic to match the paper I picked out. I did the best I could and had to add a touch of purple for Granny’s hair.

Inspiration 365 Cards Day 159 ~ Setting a Scene Indoors I drew in the walls and floors and added a hanging lamp to complete the scene. 365 Cards Day 171 ~ Tuesday’s Trio: Triangle, Sticker, Button The triangle comes from the sketch, the button is to balance out the lamp and Granny’s necklace features a sticker gem. CCEE Stampers ~ Grandma Overboard My Granny went a little overboard (using the extreme zealousness definition) trying to find a pair of matching panties for her dress. She had a bit of a ‘panty party’; no white granny panties here!

My Creation

Image Detail

Inside

INS AND OUTS ~ Hip Granny Panties Challenges: Our Craft Lounge August Sketch Charisma Cards #33 ~ Lemon, Green and Pink 365 Cards Day 159 ~ Setting a scene Indoors 365 Cards Day 171 ~ Tuesday’s Trio: Triangle, Sticker, Button CCEE Stampers ~ Grandma Overboard Stamps: Granny’s Support Team (Our Craft Lounge), Oh Happy Day Asia Flair (Simon Says Stamp) Paper: DCWV, Neenah Solar White Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics (Y11, 15; RV000, 14; R81; G21, 40; YR00; E00, 31, 50; BV00; C2), Spicas (Lemon, Melon, Silver, Clear, Pink), White Opaque Pen (Inkssentials) Accessories: Pop Up Dots, SU Button Fresh Favorites II, Darice Gem Sticker

Elzybells Sheep Celebration

When I saw this sketch it made me think of my cute trio of sheep ready to party. I had this cute card to send out after I bought a gift magazine subscription. Of course, I’d made my own card and found this under a stack of papers. I though it would quick to alter into a personalized card and I was right! Scroll down to see the before and after photos. As usual, I was able to combine a few challenges while having fun. (Please see the Ins and Outs for links to the challenge websites and feel free to join in the fun).

Sketch Inspiration ~ CPS Card Sketches #129

Color Inspiration ~ 365 Cards Day 164 ~ Color Scheme

Inspiration Stamp Something ~ Birthday Somethings 365 Cards Day 54 ~ Recycled Elements Pile it On #12 ~ Good Things Come in Threes My Creation

Image Detail The photo doesn't quite capture it, but I used my white gel pen to add 'swirls' to the sheep's coats.

Inside

The sentiment is part of this cute set from Elzybells. In case you can't see it, it says "Let's party 'til the cows come home.'

Here's my 'recylced' elements. The card on the right is pretty cute as is, but I wanted to cover it up (I have no other plans to send out American Girl as a gift). The card on the left is what I came up with.

I just covered up the preprinted parts with DP and VOILA, you'd never know it was recylced.

INS AND OUTS ~ Elzybells Sheep Celebration Challenges: CPS Card Sketches #129 365 Cards Day 164 ~ Color Scheme Stamp Something ~ Birthday Somethings 365 Cards Day 54 ~ Recycled Elements Stamps: Sheep Celebrations 2 (Elzybells) Paper: DCWV Summer Stack, The Paper Studio Back to Basics, Neenah Solar White Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics (B41, E50, RV000), Spicas (Pink, Gold, Red, Sky Blue, Lemon, Orange, Clear), White Opaque Pen (Inkssentials) Accessories: Pop Up Dots, SU Grosgrain Ribbon

MoJo Christmas House Mouse

The weather may be warm in many areas, but hard core crafters are already well into their Christmas list. I’m not one of them. I’m more the type to pull an all nighter on December 23rd to make my Christmas cards. However, since there were several Christmas in August challenges this week, I decided to jump in. (Please see the Ins and Outs for links to the challenge websites and feel free to join in the fun).

Sketch Inspiration ~ MoJo Monday turns 100 ~ #1

Inspiration Simon Says Challenge ~ Christmas in August Our Creative Corner ~ Christmas in August Creative Card Crew ~ Christmas in August House Mouse & Friends #14 ~ All About Christmas 365 Cards Day 7 ~ Shape Up: Circle My Creation I opted to use a chipboard flower coaster as my main mat piece. I was too lazy to dig out my die cutting machine! I had the small circle with star in my completed stash.

Image Detail I think I colored this last winter (before I started writing down all my supplies). I can tell I was playing with chalk and added Diamond Glaze to the bulbs for shine.

INS AND OUTS ~ MoJo Christmas House Mouse Challenges: MoJo Monday turns 100 ~ #1 Simon Says Challenge ~ Christmas in August Our Creative Corner ~ Christmas in August Creative Card Crew ~ Christmas in August House Mouse & Friends #14 ~ All About Christmas 365 Cards Day 7 ~ Shape Up: Circle Stamps: House Mouse - Light Wrap (Stampabilities), 2008 Holiday Tag Collection (PaperTrey Ink) Paper: DCWV (Glitter and Christmas Glitter), PTI White, SU Designer Paper Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Pastels, Spicas

Accessories: Pop Up Dots, Martha Stewart Flower Coaster, Diamond Glaze

Starting School House Mouse

I used to LOVE going to school and the start of the school year was always a celebration. In a few weeks one of my god daughters will start Kindergarten. It's a big day for all of us as she's the oldest of 3 children. I wanted to play in the Back to School challenges out there but don't have any 'true school' stamps. I got a bit creative and made this card to symbolize how my sweet girl is about to 'fly' into a new adventure. (Please see the Ins and Outs for links to the challenge websites and feel free to join in the fun).

Sketch Inspiration ~ Sketch & Stash #17 Use the sketch and something new from your stash. I just got this GREAT Basic Grey paper stack last week. So excited to cut it up!

Color Inspiration Basic Grey #2 ~ Color Challenge

Double Dutch Challenge #24 ~ True Colours Brown, Cream, Pink

Inspiration House Mouse & Friends #49 ~ Back to School TCP Tuesday ~ Back to School Belli Challenge #72 ~ Water Based Markers 365 Cards Day 172 ~ ABC’s & 123’s The hardest challenge was the coloring! I've become very dependent on my COPICS and it felt weird to hold mu SU markers again.

My Creation

Image Detail Inside

INS AND OUTS ~ Starting School House Mouse Challenges: Sketch & Stash #17 Basic Grey #2 ~ Color Challenge Double Dutch Challenge #24 ~ True Colours House Mouse & Friends #49 ~ Back to School TCP Tuesday ~ Back to School Belli Challenge #72 ~ Water Based Markers 365 Cards Day 172 ~ ABC’s & 123’s Stamps: House Mouse Maxwell’s Pet (Stampabilities) Paper: DCWV, Neenah Solar White, Basic Grey Sugared Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Write Markers (Creamy Caramel, Pretty in Pink, Blush Blossom, Regal Rose, Pink Passion), Distressed Tea Dye (Ranger) Accessories: Pop Up Dots, Misc Flower, Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch, Alpha Stickers

Walk in the Garden

I'm trying to get back into my creative groove and was thrilled to actually use one of the Basic Grey paper packs I recently bought (on clearance, of course). Fall is my favorite season and this card made me feel ready to bring on the pumpkins! (Please see the Ins and Outs for links to the challenge websites and feel free to join in the fun).

Sketch Inspiration ~ 2RedBananas Sketch Challenge

Color Inspiration ~ Roses on Paper ~ The Colors of Fall Orange, Brown, Warm Red

Inspiration ~ 365 Cards Day 51 ~ Picture This The red flowers seemed perfect for Rose's garden.

My Creation

I'm really pleased with how this card came out. I had lots of fun coloring Rose.

Image Detail

I colored with Copics and used my Spica's liberally for a bit of sparkle.

Inside

I left the inside blank for now. I'll either add a piece of blank cardstock and a stamped sentiment or print out something on the computer.

INS AND OUTS ~ Walk in the Garden Challenges: 2RedBananas Sketch Challenge Roses on Paper ~ The Colors of Fall 365 Cards Day 51 ~ Picture This ABC Challenge ~ B is for Buttons No Time to Stamp #101 ~ Let’s Polka Stamps: Sarah Kay Rose's Garden Paper: DCWV, Neenah Solar White, Basic Grey Ambrosia Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics (E00, 17, 31, 37, 50; R29; YR04, 21, 65; G40; C3), Spicas (Gold, Orange Red), White Opaque Pen (Inkssentials) Accessories: Pop Up Dots, SU Buttons Fresh Favorites II

Girly Snoopy for Susie

Wahoo! I finally had a chance to get back to my craft studio. My personal life is pretty crazy right now, but I NEED my crafting to de-stress. My card is a bit late, as the recipient’s birthday was August 9. I picked up this stamp on clearance from Hobby Lobby and knew it would be perfect. Susie is a big Harley Davidson fan so I’m always looking for motorcycle type supplies. My hubby found the stickers (also on clearance at Hobby Lobby) and knew I ‘had’ to have them. It’s great to have such a supportive hubby for my crafts. He’s even been known to walk through Hobby Lobby by HIMSELF to see if there are any great deals. I know; I’m very blessed. (Please see the Ins and Outs for links to the challenge websites and feel free to join in the fun).

Sketch Inspiration ~ Midnight Madness #15 Another winner from Priscilla that makes crafting easy!

Color Inspiration Caardvarks myStampBox Challenge ~ Black, White, Hot Pink I LOVE the way the pink pops with the black and white. Snoopy is such a cool dude, he doesn’t mind riding on a hot pink bike. I added the slightest hints of yellow as I didn’t know what else to do with Woodstock. There’s a bit of yellow highlights in the gas tank as well. Inspiration Stamp Simply #100 ~ Birthday 365 Cards Day 154 ~ Planes Trains and Automobiles A Spoon Full of Sugar #65 ~ Travel 3 Clovers Thursday Challenge #27 ~ Planes, Trains and Automobiles My Creation

Image Detail I used Spica’s throughout the image to add some sparkle.

I jazzed up my plain white ribbon with a string of silver cording. I just slid it under the knots before pulling them tight.

Inside It’s tricky to see the sparkly Harley Davidson sticker on the top. It was part of the sticker I used on the front. I just snipped them apart to get a double ‘feature’.

INS AND OUTS ~ Girly Snoopy for Susie Challenges: Midnight Madness #15 Sketch

Caardvarks myStampBox Challenge ~ Black, White, Hot Pink Stamp Simply #100 365 Cards Day 154 ~ Planes Trains and Automobiles A Spoon Full of Sugar #65 ~ Travel 3 Clovers Thursday Challenge #27 ~ Planes, Trains and Automobiles Stamps: Snoopy’s Chopper (Stampabilities) Paper: DCWV (LaCreme & Spring Stacks), Bazzill White, Neenah Solar White Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics (RV000, 09, 14, 19; E50; Y000; W3, 5: C5), Spicas (Clear, Pink, Silver), White Opaque Pen (Inkssentials)

Accessories: SU White Grosgrain Ribbon, Silver Cording, Pop Up Dots, Harley Davidson Sticker Success)

Cowgirl Courtney

My last post for little girl birthday cards (for now). This is for 8-year old (on Saturday) Courtney. She LOVES horses so I knew Ava from the Weiman Wrangler’s digital set would be perfect. (Please see the Ins and Outs for links to the challenge websites and feel free to join in the fun).

Sketch Inspiration ~ 365 Cards Day 127 ~ Super Sketchy Sunday

Inspiration 365 Cards Day 124 ~ DIY: Computer Generated

My Creation

Image Detail I added a bling star belt buckle, Spica accents and Diamond Glaze the balloon and horse hooves.

Inside

INS AND OUTS ~ Cowgirl Courtney Challenges: 365 Cards Day 127 ~ Super Sketchy Sunday 365 Cards Day 124 ~ DIY: Computer Generated Stamps: Weiman Wranglers (Pink Cat Studio) Paper: SU Designer Paper, DCWV Base, PTI White Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics (E00, 29, 31, 33, 37, 50; B21, 24,; R11, 81; RV000, 09; Y21; YR21), Spicas (Pink, Clear, Gold), White Opaque Pen (Inkssentials)

Accessories: Offray Ribbon, Misc Gem, Diamond Glaze, Pop Up Dots

Paper Pieced Monkey for Nora

I really love this stamp set from Simon Says Stamp.

This is my second card using Cool Monkey and this time I let him smile. My dear Nora turns 4 – TODAY – and is often referred to as a monkey because of her antics. She’s the middle child and her mom will agree that she’s the ‘wild thing’ of the family. I’m heading out this evening to help celebrate the big day. (Please see the Ins and Outs for links to the challenge websites and feel free to join in the fun).

Sketch Inspiration ~ Charisma Cardz #30

Color Inspiration ~ 365 Cards Day 156 ~ Ad Inspired I pulled out the greens, reds and cream from the photo for my card.

Inspiration Stamp Something Challenge ~ Paper Piecing Stamptacular Saturday Challenge #18 ~ Child’s Play My Creation

Image Detail I paper pieced the monkey’s hair, face and eyes. I thought the teeth looked a bit odd in tan so I used my white gel pen to fill them in. I could have pieced them as well, but was to lazy to dig the stamp pad out again. :o)

INS AND OUTS ~ Paper Pieced Monkey for Nora Challenges: Charisma Cardz #30 365 Cards Day 156 ~ Ad Inspired Stamp Something Challenge ~ Paper Piecing Stamptacular Saturday Challenge #18 ~ Child’s Play Stamps: Cool Monkey and Baby Love (Simon Says Stamp) Paper: DCWV (Animal Crackers), PTI White Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Spicas (Black), White Opaque Pen (Inkssentials)

Accessories: DCWV Safari Kids Sticker, SU Grosgrain Ribbon, Pop Up Dots