Paper Smooches~Jesus loves you

Hey everyone!  I have been playing with Paper Smooches stamps, LOVE them!!!  If you have seen any of my Youtube video's....You know they are my latest obsession, and I want every set they make!  Today I have an Easter card to share with you.  I wanted to make a card that was cute, but still incorporate the reason for celebrating Easter....I've never mixed a cross with cute chicks before, but I think it turned out pretty cute!  I used acetate to create a window card.  I masked the stamps to create the backside of the images I used on the front of my card.  Then I used various Paper Smooches stamp sets, and Mini Monograms to stamp out "More than the birds in the sky".  I love how it turned out, and hope you all like it too!  All supplies listed at the end of my post.

Supplies Used:

Stamps:  Have Faith, Cassy Chick, Mini Monograms,Lots of Love, Uplifters~Paper Smooches

Paper: Neenah 110# CS, Stampin' Up (Crisp Cantaloupe, Brown Sugar)

Ink:  Stampin' Up (Crisp Cantaloupe), Memento Tuxedo Black

Markers: Copic, Wink of Stella (clear)

Dies: Mama Elephant (Sew Fancy, Peek a Frame)

Acetate:  from Amazon

Have a Blessed Easter!

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Valentine's for my Kiddos~Mama Elephant Stamps

Hey everyone!  I'm a little late posting, but I wanted to share some cute little cards I made for my kiddos.  We have always given our kids gifts for Valentines day.  When I was growing up, my mom would always have a little heart shaped box of chocolates waiting for us at the table.  When I was in 7th grade, I went to a friends house.  She was an only child, and her parents gave her a diamond necklace.  We had four children in my family, so no one was getting any diamonds until they got married, lol!   Now that I have y own family, I try to mix it up at our house.  One year I got my son who loves animals a guinea pig, and my daughter a talking dog she had wanted forever.  She decided she wanted a guinea pig instead.  That was fun making a home for two guinea pigs!  Some years, they would just get a little candy and a movie.  But, then I found myself getting my daughter pair of diamond earrings with a necklace.  I think I paid about $100 for both, and she loved them.  I look back, and think it was a bit much.  I think I just wanting to remember getting something really nice for Valentine's one time...Luckily for me, my kids get excited and are grateful, no matter what we spend.  This year I found the cutest little mailboxes at Target, and stuffed it with candy and a Target gift card.  Then I made them each a quick little card using Mama Elephant stamps, can't get enough of these little cute stamps!

The mailboxes were the perfect size for a gift card and some kisses!

For my 17 year old son...Getting harder to make cards for him, some I knew her would laugh when he read the inside!  

Then, I could leave my hubby out...Funny, I bought him a "real" card that played a song at Target to go with his gift.  I always feel funny giving him handmade cards.  But, a week later...I found the card I made him in his car, and the store bought card still where he opened it!

Supplies used:

Stamps:  Pandamonium, Tiny Heroes~Mama Elephant

Sentiment Stamps:  Love Quotes~Mama Elephant; Smarty Pants~Paper Smooches

Markers: Copic, Wink of Stella glitter brush (clear & black)

Paper:  Papertrey Ink

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Embossing folder: Cross my Heart~Cuttlebug

Valentine's with Paper Smooches~Great Chemistry

Hello everyone!  I know I'm a little late posting, but we a great Valentine's Day around our house!  My youngest son loves science, he wants to be a scientist when he grows up.  So when it came time to make Valentines for his class, I was so happy to find the perfect stamp set already in my stash!  My son and I made them together, and had so much fun!  We used the super fun stamp set from Paper Smooches, Great Chemistry.  I taught him how to use various shades of Copic markers to shade, and he loved it! Ok...I have only been making cards and using Copics for about two years...But, I taught him what I've learned anyway!  :)   I die cut some tags to glue the pieces on.  Then we attached the tags to "test tubes" from CTMH, and my son had fun filling them with skittles.

For his Valentine's box~We took his Lego Avengers box from last year, and re-used it.  Whew~that is the worst part to me...That saved me hours!  My son did the stamping, and we each colored half of the scientist.  Then I let my ScanNcut cut all the little pieces...He wanted to make his box look like a mad scientist, with his lab exploding.  So I put adhesive on the pieces, and let him attach all of the stamped test tubes and other images where ever he liked.  We borrowed a lightbulb and connector set from one of his real science kits.   Maybe it was because it was my idea, but I think it turned out pretty awesome!  I got to help with his school party, and all the kids LOVED it.  The working lightbulb was a huge hit, and got us stopped in the hallway by teachers wanting to check it out too.  Here are some pics:

Supplies used:

Stamp set:  Great Chemistry~Paper Smooches
Markers: Copic
Paper: Poppy, Papertrey Ink
Dies: Mama Elephant
"Test Tubes" Treat tubes: Close to my Heart
Baker's twine: Lawn Fawn

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Mary and Babe

Hey everyone!  I have a Christmas card I made to share with you today.  I used a beautiful stamp set, Mary and Babe.  It was super quick and simple,  I colored it using our ShinHan markers.  I love the simplicity of it.  I paired it with a must have stamp set, Reason for the Season.

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Craft Room Tour 2014

Hey everyone!  So, I have had many requests for me to share my craft room.  Not sure if you guys are more interested in seeing how I store my stash?  Or what the whole area looks like...  But, here is my biggest secret to contend with my slight OCD tendencies...I sell items on ebay or donate what I haven't used in two years!  Your local Goodwill will sell, or recycle any items for free.  I get more done the less visual clutter I see.  

So~I have been busy re-organizing my craft room, yet again!  I wonder if I am the only one who enjoys finding the *perfect* new way to store my stamps and scrapbooking stash?  Is it because it is the only place in my home I can let my OCD tendencies out?  Or the fact I can keep everything neat and tidy...and come back days later to find everything still neat and tidy?  I have no clue, but I have a feeling other crafters will understand!  

I love to use items to store my craft supplies in everyday objects, not meant for craft storage.  I change my mind WAY too often, so what I'm using today could be in my bedroom next year and visa versa.  My storage for my Copic markers, for example.  It is a silverware caddy I bought at Costco a few years ago.  I really only use it for holidays and large family gatherings, so instead of getting dusty in my creepy closet...It keeps my markers divided and I think it's prettier than a plastic marker case.  So, I hope you like my room and get some inspiration for your craft space!  ;)

I also broke out of my comfort zone and made a Youtube Video of my room, to share some of my storage ideas.  My friends who know me well, will have a good laugh at me I'm sure.  Yes, I was super nervous and my video is far from perfect.  I did my best not to say super cute repeatedly... I think videos are just something you have to practice to get good at them.  I will put the link to my video below the pics.

Here is my Youtube video:

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Damask Divas Chalk It Up Blog Hop

Damask Divas Chalk It Up Blog Hop

If you came from Michele's blog, you are in the right place. If you have jumped here and just discovered our blog hop, feel free to check out the Damask Divas blog to find the complete list of blog hop participants.

Hello everyone!  This month our blog hop is featuring the Chalk It Up paper pack, my absolute favorite paper pack...so far!  ;)

Our summer is going way too fast here, and we have been traveling most of it.  I'm trying to squeeze in all the time I can with my kiddos before school starts again!  I wanted to make a cute little box to give to my friend, who is having a baby.  I fell in love with a stamp set made for our Assie friends.  

I used the Artiste Cartridge to cut out the box from our NEW Chalk It Up B&T.  For the Baby Boy tag, I placed our NEW Lagoon Washi tape on the CS.  Then cut out the image from the Artbooking Cartridge, using my Explore.  I added the NEW Hearts for some extra pop.  I colored the koala with a combo of our NEW ShinHan Touch Twin markers, and Copics from my stash.  Here is my project:

Thanks for joining me! The next great project on the hop is Sarah's blog!  If you just jumped in, you can find the entire list for the hop at the Damask Divas Blog.

Skylark Blog Hop!

Damask Divas Skylark Blog Hop

If you came from Melissa's blog, you are in the right place. If you have jumped here and just discovered our blog hop, feel free to check out the Damask Divas blog to find the complete list of blog hop participants.

Hello everyone!  Welcome to my blog!  This month our blog hop is featuring the  Skylark paper pack.  My favorite colors are deep red and almost any shade of aqua.  So, as soon as I saw the B&T papers using Lagoon, I was in love!   

 I used the stamp set, Angel Friends.  I had ordered this stamp a looong time ago, thinking it would be super cute to make the angel into a Tooth Fairy.  I used the Skylark B&T papers, as well a Skylark PML card (Picture my Life).   I colored the tooth fairy with alcohol markers and glitter-fied her with some Copic Spica's.  The tooth was cut out using Cricut cartridge, Baby Steps using my Explore.  I hope you like it!  

Here is a sneak peek of awesome, brand new things to come Aug. 1st!!!  Check back soon, for details on the new catalog...You won't want to miss it!  ;)

 


Thanks for joining me!  Next up on the hop is  Mandy Baker's blog!  If you just jumped in, you can find the entire list for the hop at the Damask Divas Blog.

Timberline Blog Hop

Damask Diva Timberline Blog Hop

If you came from Hillary's blog blog, you are in the right place. If you have jumped here and just discovered our blog hop, feel free to check out the Damask Divas blog to find the complete list of blog hop participants.

Hello everyone!  Welcome to my blog!  This month our blog hop is featuring the  Timberline paper pack.  

First I made a masculine card, maybe my first!  I used the stamp set from the Lollydoodle WOTG, for the sentiment and to make a faux wood background I put behind the earth image.  I stamped the earth image with CTMH pigment inks, then colored with CTMH alcohol and Copic Spica markers.  The You mean the World to me stamp is a retired CTMH stamp set.

The next card I made is my first shaker card.  I have seen tons of them on Pinterest, but never tried one.  One of my fellow Damask Divas, Hillary Harris, made a gorgeous shaker card she shared with our group.  After seeing hers, I knew I had to try one!  I used the Stamp of the Month from May for the I love you to the moon and back sentiment.  The other sentiment stamp comes with the Artbooking Collection, so does the arrow and star accent stamps.  For the star, I stamped it first.  Then I covered the back of the stamped image with some purple shimmer trim, and cut it out.  I LOVED the stars and moon zip strip that comes with this paper pack!  I punched holes in the stars and placed various shimmer trim colors behind them.  I used teal and purple shimmer trim I cut out with a hole punch, and some sequins for the shaker bits.  I love how this turned out, and shaker cards may turn into an obsession for me!

Thanks for joining me!  Next up on the hop is Amie Kiger, you won't want to miss what she has to share!  If you just jumped in, you can find the entire list for the hop at the Damask Divas Blog.

Balloon Ride

Balloon Ride Damask Divas Blog Hop

 

If you came from  Danielle's blog, you are in the right place. If you have jumped here and just discovered our blog hop, feel free to check out the Damask Divas blog to find the complete list of blog hop participants.

Hello everyone!  Welcome to my blog!  This month our blog hop is featuring the Balloon Ride paper pack.   I wanted to share some new ways I've been playing on my Cricut Explore~using Design Space and the score tool!  As soon as I read about the Explore, and the score function, I was drooling...This is exactly how I planned on using it!  I also played with the writing function.  I managed to find the *perfect* font for me!  I couldn't believe how easy it was to use in Design Space.  The font is Lavanderia and I used it to write on the banner using my Explore.  Love it!  

All the balloons, clouds, and sun cuts I used were from CTMH Artiste.  I cut the gold sun from Brown & Tan Glitter Paper.  The Love sentiment was cut from Artbooking.  Then, I used my Explore, and the score tool to emboss hearts on the clouds, from an Overlay from CTMH Artbooking.  I turned the paper setting to poster board, to get a deeper score.  If I had a intricate cut, I would have switched it back quickly to cardstock, or it would tear.  But, for the cloud it cut fine on poster board setting.  I love it, and I'm calling it faux-embossing, lol. ;)  The "you & me" stamp is from another must have~ from Skylark WOTG.   I  used Juniper and Smoothie CS from Whimsy Combo pack.
Love the gold sequins I stole from my Ivy Lane WOTG. 

 

  Here is an up-close pic of what you can do with the score tool.  

 Here is a pic of the clouds {with faux-embossed hearts}

 

Thanks for joining me!  Next on the hop is Lisa's Blog

I hope you have a great time on our hop and checking out all the creations using Balloon Ride. If you just jumped in, just hop on over to Damask Divas Blog for the full list.

Any image can be scored {faux-embossed} but, I LOVE it with our CTMH Artbooking Overlays!!!  Here are some more ways to use the score tool.  This is my new favorite way to have a subtle background for my cards and scrapbook pages! 

Thanks for joining me!