Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Trick or Treat




This has to be one of the quickest cards I have ever made. I think it took 20 minutes. That is a new record. My motivation with this card was the ghost sticker in the middle. I found these cute stickerrs at michaels, and they are made by recollections. I'm not sure if I love this card, but I do love the image. I bought 4 of these with the intentions to challenge a few of my card making friends. So, startrt watching your mailbox.
Supplies: Imagincese paper, SU cardstock
ink: white pen, and thin black pen
Sticker: Recollections
Misc: SU cornor punch, SU scallop punch

Monday, September 29, 2008

Warm Winter Wishes


Here is a card I made using Whiff Of Joy stamps. I received this image for a secret image challenge. I must admit, when I first received the image I didn't love it. Once I sat to make the card, and I started to color it, I was loving it. I think It is a super cute image, and I was not familiar with the company until I received the image. You should check them out, they have some really cute stamps.
So, I am not good at keeping a card simple. The upper right hand of this card looks empty to me , but I'm afraid to put anything and ruin it. What do you think? Any suggestions?

Supplies:
Paper: ? Card stock is SU cranberry and olive
Stamps: Whiff of joy, and sentiments by Pink cat studios.
Ink: memento black, and copic markers
Accessories: Bling, and silver stickles.

I've been tagged

You've been Tagged!
Here are the rules:1. Link your tagger and list these rules on your blog.2. Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog, some random, some weird.3. Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blogs.4. Let them know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.

So, I have been tagged by numerous people in the last few days. I am supposed to list 7 facts about myself. Some random some weird. Here is goes.

1. I have known my husband since 7th grade. We dated on and off through high school, but didn't end up serious until 2 years after High school. We now have been married 9 years, and 2 kids later.

2. I am a HUGE Diet coke fan. Not just any Diet coke, but a fountain diet coke. Chik-fil-A and MCD's have the best.

3. My favorite food is Ice Cream. I love Mint Choc Chip with choc sprinkles. I would eat Ice cream all day if I could.

4. I Love animals. If I could I would have a ton. I have a soft spot for dogs, particularly small ones. I have 2 Shih Tzus. Princess is 11 and Remy is about 6 months. They are my Fur babies.

5. I am completely a Daddy's girl. I always have been and always will be.

6. I have one brother, and no biological sisters. I have some great friends that I would consider my sisters.

7. I have 2 gorgeous children (I can say that because I'm their mother). Ryan is 5 and is a pint of peanuts with a personality as big as they come. Abbey is 7 and is completely me. I am not sure if that is good or bad, but she is a amazing little girl.

So, here is somethings about me. I am not going to tag anyone else, since it looks like you all have been tagged before. Have a great day.

Friday, September 26, 2008

Bloggers Challenge #66: Warhol cards


It's Friday and you know what that means, another Bloggers challenge. This weeks challenge was to make a Warhol card. I must admit that before now, I have never heard of Warhol cards. So, where do I go when I need card inspiration? SPLITCOAST of course. So, I looked through every card, and whose cards inspired me the most? Lisa Somerville........She is the queen of Warhol. So, this is a take on one of her cards, which you can view here. Thank you Lisa for the opportunity to give this challenge a try. I would never had made on of these cards if it wasn't for the challenge.
To see more great Warhol cards click on the Bloggers group banner. Have a great Friday.
Supplies:
Stamps: CTMH, sentiment by Amuse
Paper: pp: Imaginesce, Cs: SU
Ink: SU black
Acces: ribbon punch, Brads

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Happy Day


Happy Day!!!!!!!
Isn't this the cutest stamp? It is another cute Whipper Snapper stamp. If you're not familiar with their stamps, you should check them out here. My good friend Kerry is a huge fan of Whipper Snapper stamps, and was nice enough to let me play with her stamps. It's always nice when you have friends with the same hobby, then you can share (right Kerry).
Anyway, I saw a card Kerry made on my blog, and I just had to make a card using this stamp. I am not sure who the card is going to be for, but I like how it turned out. So, Happy Wednesday. The weekend is "almost" here.
Supplies:
Paper: Pattern paper (?), Choc chip cs, certain celery cs
Stamps: Whipper Snapper, Saying is by Amuse
Ink: memento black, copic markers
Accessories: Random ribbon, brown brads, SU punch

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Sisterhood of the blogging stampers Group 25

I just decided to join Sisterhood of the Blogging stampers. It is a great place to meet and play with other people who stamp and blog. As many of you know, I am fairly new to this blogging business, but I am quickly becoming a blogging junkie. I am thrilled to meet all of my sister in group 25. If you are not familiar with the sisterhood of the blogging stampers, you should click here and check it out.
When you join the group your first post is supposed to be a introduction to your sisters. So, here it is.
I live in New Hampshire with My husband Paul, my daughter Abbey(7), my son Ryan(5), and my two Shih Tzus Princess and Remy. I work part time as a Asst manager at Gymboree. I am attend the local college in pursuit of a nursing degree, and I stamp with all my free time. I lead a crazy life, but I always find time to stamp.
I first started out as a scrapbooker, and then I attended my first Stampin Up party 2 years later. I have been hooked since. My passion is paper. I LOVE pattern paper. If I could, I would wallpaper my house with pp. I am a women of many stamps, and I love many different companies. As you will see from my blog, I am more of a cutesy stamper. I love animal images and I love to color. I guess it's kinda like being a kid again. I can't wait to visit my sisters blogs, and I look forward to playing with you.

Saturday, September 20, 2008

Holy Scraps !


Scraps, Scraps....... everywhere. If your anything like myself, you have paper everywhere. I am a huge pattern paper addict. I often (almost always) make my card around whatever paper I want to use. I often only use 1/2 a sheet (if that) on one card, and I then end up leaving a bunch of paper for later (yeah, right). So, lately I have been trying to use up all my paper and get at least 3 cards out of one sheet of 12x12 paper. Sometimes it takes me 2-3 hours to make 1 card. The 1st card is always the hardest, and then the next 2 or 3 are easy. Coming up with the design is the hardest part for me. Are all three cards exactly "my best" cards? No there not, but I they're great cards to have on hand when you need a quick b-day card or something.
The way prices are these days, I need to be putting all my extras to use. Also, I don;t feel so bad when I want to buy more paper (hehehe). So, next time your making a card and you have extra paper, go ahead and use up those scraps and make another quick card or 2.
Supplies:
Stamps: Pink cat studio
paper: Pattern paper ?, SU cardstock
Ink: Memento black, Watercolor crayons, Copic markers on one of the cards
Misc: circle punch, SU scallop punch, Cuttlebug embossing folders

Friday, September 19, 2008

Blogger's challenge #65


Yeah, it's Friday, and you know what Friday means, a day filled with creative cards from the ladies on the bloggers challenge group. This weeks challenge was to use watercoloring. So, I have been watercoloring with the SU watercolor crayons, and this card is no different. I used my new stamps from Pink cat studio. I also doubled this card for a sketch challenge on another group. I love when I can do that.
Thanks for looking, and if you get a chance, click on the bloggers challenge logo on my blog and check out some of the other cards from some of the other very talented ladies in the group.
Supplies:
Paper: ? cardstock SU
Stamps: Pink cat Studio
ink: memento black, SU watercolor crayons
Misc: Circle punch, SU scallop punch, cuttlebug embossing folders, marker.

Friday, September 12, 2008

Blogger's challenge 64-designer paper



Here is my 1st card for the Bloggers challenge group. This weeks challenge was to make a card using designer paper. It couldn't have been a easier challenge for me seeing I am a complete pattern paper addict. I am dead serious when I say, I have so much pattern paper, that I no longer have a clue as to what I actually have.
This card was inspired by Jeannie Streiff from Lizzie Anne designs. Which recently has become one of my favorite companies. Well, Here is to my 1st bloggers challenge. I am looking forward to playing some more. Have a great Friday.

Stamps: Lizzie Anne Designs
Paper: My minds Eye
Cardstock: SU
Ink: Memento, watercolor crayons, rangers distress
Misc: Baubles colored with brown copic, copper brad.

Tuesday, September 9, 2008

CHECK THESE OUT!














I was browsing around some blogs and I came across a post about Starving Artistamps. I have heard of them, but have never "really" looked at them. They are so cute, and now they are releasing their New Halloween stamps. So Cute. They are giving away some of their new stamp sets. All you have to do is leave a message on their blog and spread the word. Now, go on over to their blog and leave a comments for some blog candy and let me know what you think. I think I may have to make a purchase (that's a shocker).