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!

Go to the White

I made this card for my future DIL's shower. I hope she likes it.

I thought it was just as pretty before setting it up as an easel card.

The bride is a digi stamp from A Day For Daisies.  The sentiment "Here comes the bride" is from Pebbles Clear Stamps.   I used a Sizzix embossing folder and the die cut is from Memory Box.

The pearls and the flowers are from Jolee's.  

Have a great weekend.

Miss Me?

Sorry, I haven't been blogging.  What have I been up to?  Approximately 300 wedding invitations.

I did have to make a sympathy card.  My first.  I've just never felt comfortable doing them, but this turned out pretty well.

I just love the Psalms.  Both image a sentiment are digi's from TLC Creations. I just added a little color to the bird with my Prisma pencils and used an old Cuttlebug die to do the embossing.

Hope to be back a little more often. See ya!

Rooster Rouser

I've had this digi for a long, long time and never used it. Now, I am wondering WHY?  This rooster from Digi Doodle Shop's Best was so much fun that I'm just thinking I will have to use him again real soon.

This is my first easel card and I can't believe I how easy they are.  So, since this is a first for me and the rooster, it will fit right in with the Digi Doodles Shop's Best  challenge which is "Something New".

I colored with Copics, and used Spellbinder's circle dies, with a Wilton doily. I also used Martha Stewart punches to create a fence type look, and the pretty white base. The flowers are from my stash, and I have no Idea of the company. Likewise with the ribbon.

The sentiment is from TPS Studios.  And if you can't read it, this is what it says. "A smile is a curve that sets everything straight".


Keep smiling.....