Mike and Jessie

Hello Everyone!
I would like to introduce you to the newly engaged couple, Mike and Jessie. This adorable image is from InStyle Stamps Anime collection.



To "jazz" my card up, I added a little doodling around the edges of my main mat and applied Designer Rhinestones by Basic Grey. I discovered that these rhinestones are a lot easier to apply to your card or layout if you cut out the portion that you want, lift with tweezers and apply to your project. The first time I tried to use these rhinestones, I lifted the entire design with my fingers and made a huge mess! Needless to say, I have learned that it is much easier to use my tweezers!

My circular sentiment is by Stampin' Up. I punched the sentiment out with my 1" circle punch, matted it with black c/s and cut the edges with my scallop scissors.
I also added pink rhinestones in the corners and as I type, I notice that I missed a corner! Yikes!!!!

If you're interested, here are the card details.......
image, ISS (Mike and Jessie), sentiment SU (I think this sentiment is retired), c/s PTI , Bazzill and Neenah Solar White, dp DCWV, inks Copic Markers, single rhinestones, designer rhinestones, ribbon and a flower

Have an enjoyable day and thank you all so much for stopping by!

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Just Magnolia Challenge #13

Hello Everyone,

I hope you all are feeling rested and having a great weekend! After a day of working and washing clothes, I still had a enough energy left to make a card for Just Magnolia's weekly challenge.



This weeks Just Magnolia challenge is to make a card based on a sketch designed by the talented Mina. Thanks for the inspiration Mina!



I drew in a small water puddle for Tilda, I guess I felt a little whimsical or something! *lol* Tilda is colored in with Copic Markers and the sentiment is by TAC. The DP is by PTI and the card stocks are by Bazzill and Neenah Solar White. Due to the fact that Tilda was larger than my largest oval die, I tried this awesome technique that I discovered on Rach's blog. Rach calls this technique the "Out Of The Frame ". This method eliminates cutting out your image and re-matting it. I find that the "Out of the frame" method really saves a lot of time and I like the results! To embellish my card, I used flowers, glitter,half pearls and liquid glass for the rain drops and water puddle.



Enjoy what is left of your weekend and thank you all so much for stopping by!

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WOJ Challenge #38

Hello Everyone,

This weeks WOJ Challenge is to make a card based on the provided sketch. This is my take on the sketch. I always make a copy of a sketch whenever there is a sketch challenge, but for some reason, my copied sketch was too large and I kind of "felt" my way through finishing my card. After seeing the sketch up close, I see a few mild "boo-boos" but I think enough of the main sketch can be seen.



The name of my image is Henry Celebrating Mouse. Although Henry is rather cute, I am deathly afraid of mice!!!

Here are my card details..........
image WOJ, sentiment SO, c/s Bazzill and Neenah Solar White, DP My Little Shoe Box and PTI, inks Copic Markers and SU's Pumpkin Spice for sentiment. Tools used, SU's scallop punch and scalloped scissors. To embellish my card, I used rhinestones, extra fine glitter, liquid glass, liquid pearls and flowers.

Have an enjoyable evening and thank you all so much for stopping by! I really appreciate it!

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Jodi's Birthday Blog Candy!

Jodi (Inked Inspirations) is celebrating her birthday by sharing blog candy!
Happy Birthday to you Jodi!
To wish Jodi a Happy Birthday and for a chance to win her blog candy, simply click here!

thanks!

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InStyle Stamps!

Good Morning!

I have a new InStyle Stamps image that I want to share with you today. The name of my image is Janice. Janice reminds me of a little girl that is soooooooooo anxious to start school and make new friends. She is full of excitement and filled with anticipation! Did any of you feel this way about the first day of school...I know I did!



If you notice, I leave a lot of my sentiment areas blank. I'm never sure of what sentiment I want to express until I'm ready to give my card away. Janice is colored in with Copic Markers and matted with Nestie rectangle dies. The design paper is by Chatter Box (Mini Garden Stripe) and the card stocks are from SU (Choc. Chip) and Papertrey Ink. I added a piece of chipboard (Heidi Grace) and attached a small button to it.
To play off the stripes, I found this yummy polka dot ribbon in my stash. I also attached a piece of silver cord to the button.

Before I sign off, I'm going to post information about the huge sale going on over at InStyle Stamps! Have a great day everyone and thank you all so much for stopping by!

Right now InStyle Stamps is hosting the "4th of July Blow Out". Tons of our stamps are on sale and we even have FREE digis available for you to purchase. Click here to see what's on sale.