just because

i've been using the In Colors a lot lately, mainly because they are about to retire and i want to deplete my stash, but man...groovy guava is beginning to grow on me!



i did this challenge for Sharon's No Time to Stamp challenge, and the only requirement was that we had to include a bug. what's more fitting than a ladybug!




the only problem i had is that the stamp is a tall and thin image...what a struggle to find out a layout that works with this! not too bad...i was going for something else but came out with this. not a love, but not bad either. actually...the more i am looking at it, the more i am beginning to like it!

The Deets:
Stamp: Random Thoughts by CTMH
Paper: Groovy Guava, Ruby Red, Ginger Blossom DSP
Ink: Basic Black
Copics: R27, E33
Misc: River Rock ribbon, flowers by MM, rub on by SU!

Mother's Day cards

a tad late, but better late than never.

the first one is for my M-I-L who is very traditional and I thought this was perfect for her.



The Details:
Paper: Very Vanilla, Bashful Blue, So Saffron, LeJardin DSP
Ink: So Saffron, Old Olive
Stamps: Happy Mother's Day by Savvy Stamps, frame by Sassafrass Lass
Misc: Old Olive Ribbon

now for my mom's card...she's more non-traditional and loves an Asian Flair, and this is what I came up with...




my mom loved it!!! absolutely loved it and that was pretty impressive since she doesn't think much of this whole paper crafting thing. also, you can't really see in this photo but i used my spica glitter pen in the middle of the flowers.


The Details:
Paper: Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Eastern Elegance DSP
Ink: India Ink
Copics: W3, YR00, RV11, R32

i'm really into Very Vanilla as my base, it's so much softer but still a great neutral compared to Whisper White.

ok, on that note....talk to you later!

whoot whoot.

as much as i love patterened paper, if you don't use of all if at once, which hey..we normally don't, the scraps just seem to FLY AROUND everywhere! and that seriously annoys me.

i wanted to create a thank you card for a co-worker of mine who really has gone above and beyond what others typically do, so i came up with this.



the 2007 In-Colors are almost near retirement...I'll be so sad to see Wild Wasabi go! I think this is my number 1 favorite green! I typically try not to stock pile but I just may have to for this color.

the inside says: thank whoo for all that you do!

The Deets:
Paper: Wild Wasabi, Chocolate Chip, DSP - K. Marcella
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Stamps: Hero Arts
Copics: YG03, G99, YROO, W3
Misc: Wild Wasabi Ribbon, punch

SSNOTIME33

another one! i feel very lucky to have had the time to spend stamping as much as i did this weekend. it definitely helped that yesterday the weather was hit or miss all day.

the only rules were to use: pink, green and flowers!


although, this isn't a typical card of mine, i had to use these stamps. i bought them a year ago from a friend who is a CTMH consultant and they've been sitting around forever, UNINKED! plus, i wanted to spend some more time playing with the copics. practice really does make perfect and hopefully i can attend the certification class in chicago in july!

The Deets:
Paper: Whisper White
Stamps: Wonderful Charms, What A Great Day
Ink: Basic Black, Orchid Opulence, Chocolate Chip
Copics:R27, R32, YG03, G99, B32, B37, V04, V09, B01, Y13, C0, W3, YR00, E29
Misc: Mat Pack from SU!

kids birthday

April is the kick-off for children birthdays in my circle of friend, which means it's given me plenty of time making kid cards. somewhat difficult since i don't have that many stamps geared towards younger ones, so it may be time start looking into some. any suggestions of favorites for little boys? yes, unfortunately only one of my girlfriends has a daughter which means i can stock up on elzybells!

with that, this card was for Sophia, she turned 3 yesterday.



i chose this particular card for wyatt because his mom sent out invites stating "their little monkey was turning 1!" I'm a tad bummed about the eyes, i had meant to buy those wiggle ones but never got around to it and then just had to use my signo pen to make little white dots. i must add those eyes to my shopping list next time I'm at the store.

a few notes on this cards because i don't think the picture shows this: the 1 was die cut from the cuttle bug then colored with Marvy Wet Looks embossing markers. as a precautionary measure i did go over the 1 once more with the Versa-Mark pen and then embossed. also, the branch as well as the monkey are popped up with dimensionals.



The Deets:
Elzybell card:
Paper: Cameo Coral, Whisper White, Regal Rose
Ink: Cameo Coral, Ruby Red, Regal Rose, Rose Red, Pretty in Pink, India Ink Black by Superior
Stamps: Elzybells Birthday Girl, Stampendous Little Sweetie
Copics: Y11, E00, RV11, R32, R27, W3, C0
Other: Coluzzle, Brad from $1 section at Target

Monkey Card:
Paper: Brilliant Blue, Bashful Blue, Green Galore, Very Vanilla
Ink: Green Galore, Chocolate Chip, Old Olive
Stamps: Autumn Leaves clear stamps, Amuse Stamps - Grazz, Spring Solitude
Other: Fiskars Grass Scissors, Cuttlebug Diecut "1", Marvy Wet Looks Markers, white gel pen