Pursue happiness

If a new purse dose it for you, then go for it. And even better is if you have the cash to put in it.
I just love the pure pleasure this little sweetie displays.

This is an Elizabeth Bell stamp which I colored with Copics. I used Spellbinder dies and a Cuttlebug embossing folder for the matting. I also used some Diamond Glaze on the handbag.  

This is my second card using this stamp. I posted it on SC, but I don't see it anywhere on my blog. So here is the first one.

I know this is in no way a card for Memorial Day.  I hope you join me in showing deep appreciation for our Military heroes past and present. 

This is quick, card I made for LIM Challenge - One Layer - Three Stamps.

The three stamps I used were:

Stampendous - Peony
"So proud of you" - Verve Stamps
Butterfly - Paper Trey Ink.

I colored this with black and blue pencils. and added some Stickles.

Unfortunately the flower was cut and placed on the card front, therefore it's not ONE LAYER.

You should definitely stop by Simply Less is More. You will be amazed by Chrissie, Mandi and the entries from other talents.

Have a good Monday.

Another Christmas Card

I've really enjoyed this Christmas Card Challenge over at Splitcoast Stampers. You only had to commit to however many Christmas cards you wanted to do each month.  Some are doing 12!!

For this card I used two Serendipity stamps and the sentiment is from Stampendous.  First I stamped the scene in Momento Rich Cocoa and used a little pencil to give it that sepia look.  Then I stamped, colored and cut out the red truck and placed it slightly over the scene.  I used Prisma pencils and Gamsol to color and added a touch of Stikles in the trees and on the wreath.

The die is from Spellbinders, the punch is a Martha Stewart and the snowflake is from Anna Griffith.

One down - two to go.

I made a scene

It always amazes me how a card maker can use ten different DP and another 1/2 dozen embellishments, an image and a sentiment all on one 4 X 4 card.  After pulling 15 paper pads and every embellishment I have (I'm a collector) I came up with 2 DP and some paper frills and 2 die cuts on my 5-1/2 x 5-1/2 card and an image on my card. Whew!

Here's the recipe:

Mailboxes - Serindipity
1st Class - Stampin Up
DP - Basic Grey
Tree Die Cut - Memory Box
Scallop Punch - Fiskers
Paper Frills - Doodle Bug Design
Medium - Prisma Pencils & Gamsol

See Ya!