Flowers and Copics!

Well, I am officially a Copic convert. I have resisted these wonderful alcohol markers because of the expense, but I really did want some.  My darling son gave me some for Christmas!! Yes, I've already added to my collection too! lol

I love this new stamp set from the new Occasions Mini catalog!! The Watercolor Wonder designer series paper is so soft and pretty too.

I've been watching video tutorials, reading blogs and bought the book, Copic Coloring Guide by Colleen Schaan and Marianne Walker. I've used three different papers to see which allows me to blend the best and I prefer Xpress It Blending Card. The first card below had some issues with bleeding colors, so I used some blue chalk to try to disguise it. That was my very first image colored with my new markers. The second card, was done with the Xpress It Blending Card.

Project Details
Stamps	Happy Watercolor
Card Stock & Papers	Whisper White, Tangerine Tango, Watercolor Wonder DSP
Ink	Tangerine Tango, Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories
Tools	Banners Framelits

Project Details
Stamps	Happy Watercolor, Trust God
Card Stock & Papers	Whisper White, Gumball Green, Island Indigo, Watercolor Wonder DSP
Ink	Gumball Green, Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories
Tools	Banners Framelits

Card Ministry

Yesterday was the first meeting of the Card Ministry at my church and I had such fun! I wanted to use my rubber stamping hobby in some way that would benefit St. John's. I asked our minster and the Director of Discipleship Resources what type of cards were sent to the congregation. It turns out that they send a quite a few for various reasons. I thought by forming a group of ladies to create beautiful hand-made cards it would give us the opportunity for fellowship while creating something for others to enjoy. Our first group was small, but I'm confident it will grow. Yesterday we made 30 cards. I'm excited that we already have donations of card stock, now I'm working on envelopes.
 Our purpose is to provide hand-made greeting cards to the Church to use for:

• Shut-ins
• Get Well
• Senior Birthdays
• New Babies (to go with the Christening blankets given at Baptisms)
• Sympathy
• Fundraising efforts such as Honduras and Apple Fest

I only have one to show, because the rest are in the hands of our church staff:)

Happy Valentine's Day!

Here are the last two Valentines, for the men in my life. The frogs went to my son and the mushy one is for my husband.

 

 

This is the lovely surprise I got from my Secret Sis, in the Valentine's Day Swap for the Pink Pajama Party Girls Blogging group. I had such fun opening the box and I LOVE all the stuff:) Isn't that heart shaped box just gorgeous? It's full of pretty lace too (big sigh) Pearl brads, decorative clothespins, a cool bookmark, some library book cards, gorgeous paper pack, a beautiful Valentine and wonderful hand cream. How did she know that my hands are constantly dry lately??

I ate the candy right away cause I was starving after Physical Therapy lol!!

THANK YOU DORLENE!!!

Valentines

I'm nearly done, I have three Valentines left to make! I'm sending them to family and friends who live far away. It's one of the ways I keep in touch with everyone.

I have seen something like this first one on Pinterest somewhere. I'm not sure how it was different because it's been a while ago. Anyway, it was in my head, so I made it.

Project Details
Stamps	Teeny Tiny Wishes
Card Stock & Papers	Whisper White, Pink Pirouette
Ink	Pink Pirouette
Accessories	Basic Jewels- Pearls
Tools	Word Window and Modern Label punches, Elegant Lines embossing folder

I got this idea from Dawn Olchefske. I really like the whole puzzle concept, and I want to try it with the butterfly embosslits too.

Project Details
Stamps	Teeny Tiny Wishes
Card Stock & Papers	Primrose Petals, Raspberry Ripple, Pink Pirouette, Crumb Cake, Whisper White, Soft Suede
Ink	Raspberry Ripple
Accessories	Primrose Petals Stitched Satin ribbon
Tools	Fashionable Hearts Embosslits, Word Window and Modern Label punches, Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder

Valentines

I have some Valentines to share today. The first one you've seen, but I added a Valentine ticket to it.

Project Details
Stamps	That’s The Ticket
Card Stock & Papers	Print Poetry dsp stack, Very Vanilla
Ink	Raspberry Ripple
Accessories	dimensionals
Tools	Lacy Fan embossing folder

Project Details
Stamps	Tiny Tiny Wishes
Card Stock & Papers	Print Poetry dsp stack, Whisper White, Twitterpated dsp
Ink	Raspberry Ripple
Accessories	dimensionals, Basic Jewels Pearls
Tools	Lacy Fan embossing folder, Word Window punch, Modern Label punch

Project Details
Stamps	That’s The Ticket
Card Stock & Papers	Twitterpated dsp, Riding Hood Red, Baja Breeze, Whisper White
Ink	Cherry Cobbler
Accessories	Basic Jewels Pearls, mini envelope is hand-cut
Tools	Lacy Fan embossing folder, Fashionable Hearts embosslits

Neutrals, Naturally

I'm into cream and warm browns this week.

Project Details
Stamps	From The Heart
Cardstock & Papers	Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip
Ink	Early Espresso, Soft Suede, Chocolate Chip
Accessories	Antique Brads, Soft Suede Striped Grossgrain Ribbon (Clearance Rack)
Tools	Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder, Apothecary Accents Framelits, stamping sponges

Project Details
Stamps	From The Heart
Cardstock & Papers	Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Spice Cake dsp (Clearance Rack)
Ink	Early Espresso, Soft Suede
Accessories	Antique Brads, Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon (Clearance Rack), Crochet Trim
Tools	Vintage Wallpaper embossing folder, Apothecary Accents Framelits, Window Frames framelits, stamping sponges

Artisan Embellishments Kit

I just LOVE this kit!! It's in the Spring Catalog and I got two of them! I just adore feminine, lacy, frilly things. Big Sigh....
I used Very Vanilla card stock, and satin ribbon, Vintage Wallpaper and Square Lattice embossing folders along with things from the kit. Easy and elegant:)

Feeling Sentimental

Yeah, I am feeling sentimental today. I've been looking at pictures of my son who is now grown and moved away from home. He has a terrific job and great friends. He absolutely loves where he lives, but I sure do miss him like crazy. We text and talk on the phone thank goodness. God bless the Wright brothers for the invention of airplanes too! I'm really looking forward to healing from knee surgery so that I can go hiking with him when he comes to visit this spring. I made this card to send him just to say hello and let him know how often we think of him and love him LIKE CRAZY!

Inside of card.

Project Details
Stamps	Feeling Sentimental, Word Play, Ciao Baby!
Cardstock & Papers	Very Vanilla, Old Olive, More Mustard, Chocolate Chip, Spice Cake dsp (on clearance rack)
Ink	Old Olive and Soft Suede
Accessories	Natural Trim ribbon
Tools	Argyle embossing folder, Window Frames framelits, Apothecary Accents framelits, Petite Curly Label punch

The designer series paper I used is called Spice Cake and it's on the Clearance Rack. Isn't it gorgeous? What a great price too!! I just love the natural trim ribbon from the spring catalog! It looks like burlap and is just perfect for vintage and masculine cards. The stamp set is Feeling Sentimental, and you will be able to earn it for free beginning next Tuesday, January 22 when Sale-a-Bration begins. For every $50.00 you purchase during that time period, (1/22 to 1/33) you can choose one free item from the brochure. How Cool is That??


Spice Cake 124003 Price: $4.39
 
Word Play clear stamp set 120651 Price: $28.95
 
Ciao Baby! clear stamp set  129648 Price: $13.95
 
Window Frames Collection Framelits Dies 129021 Price: $26.95
 
Apothecary Accents Framelits Dies 127003 Price: $24.95




7/16" Natural Trim Ribbon 129287 Price: $6.95

Secret Garden

My Upline, Pam, has a hostess club that meets once a month and this is the card we did this month. I love the design she came up with! This stamps and framelit bundle are from the Spring Catalog, the Vine Street embossing folder and the Petite Curly Label punch are from the Sale-a-Brations brochure which begins January 22 and runs until March 22. For every $50.00 you purchase during that time period, you can choose one free item from the brochure.

Card Base: 4 ¼  by 11

dsp 3 ¾ by ¾

Summer Starfruit panels on either side: 4 ¼ by ¾

Summer Starfruit front center panel 2 by 4 1/4  

Very Vanilla stamped layer 4 by 1 ¾ 

Project Details
Stamps	Secret Garden, Ciao Baby!, Feel Goods
Cardstock & Papers	Very Vanilla, Raspberry Ripple, Summer Starfruit, Print Poetry dsp,
Ink	Raspberry Ripple, Summer Starfruit, Old Olive
Accessories	Raspberry Ripple stitched ribbon, dimensionals
Tools	Secret Garden framelits, Vine Street embossing folder, Petite Curly Label punch

 

You can order any of the products used to make this card from my online shop. 

Ciao Baby clear stamp set 129648 Price: $13.95

Print Poetry Designer series Paper Stack 129312 Price: $6.95

Feel Goods stamp set 129684 Price: $18.95

Secret Garden Bundle Clear 131099 Price: $36.95

New Stuff

I love playing with new toys:) Most of the things on this card come from the Spring Mini and Sale-a-Bration catalogs. I'm especially tickled because the layout is my own design. Since becoming a Stampin' Up! Demonstrator last summer, my style has changed quite a bit. My focus before was on the technique more than the layout and tools. Now, I'm finally getting to the point where I can design my own layouts instead of using ideas from others. This is very satisfying to me. Now, if I can just get this new knee to hurry up and heal so I can sit at my desk longer, things will be great!

Project Details
Stamps	Feeling Sentimental, Vintage Verses
Cardstock & Papers	Very Vanilla, Soft Suede card stock,  Print Poetry designer series paper stack.
Ink	Soft Suede
Accessories	Linen Thread, Naturals Designer buttons, Natural Trim ribbon,
Tools	Window Frames framelits, Square Lattice embossing folder, Curly Label punch

Flower Ticket

I love purple, and Mixed Bunch. A stamp and a punch to cut out the shape...I mean what's not to love?!

Project Details
Stamps	Mixed Bunch, That’s the Ticket
Cardstock & Papers	Whisper White, Elegant Eggplant, Lucky Limeade
Ink	Elegant Eggplant
Accessories	dimensionals, Antique Brads
Tools	Ticket punch, Mixed Bunch Punch, Manhattan Flower Embossing folder

Christmas Cards

I'm down to the last few cards Whoo hoo!!