Sunflower Angel

Hello Everyone,

The sun is shining brightly today and I feel energetic! I've cleaned my house, dinner is done and I feel as though I could take on the world! *lol* Now if only I felt this way everyday, I would be into something:)



I finished coloring another Ching- Chou Kuiks Fantasy Image (Sunflower Angel) last night and I love this image! While coloring her, I visioned a doll that was unhappy because she wasn't human, therefore the sad face. I even dabbed a super tiny amount of Liquid Glass on her cheeks, trying to create the illusion of tears. After I stamped my sentiment, I realized that due to the size of the word arrangement, the sentiment wasn't going to work for my card. I thought about Anne Taintor and copied her sentiment style.

I could go on and on but I'm going to bring my post to a close. Today my step-kids (the twins) are celebrating their birthday and I want everything to be ready when they arrive from school. I have a few errands to run and in my case, the clock hands swing into speed dial mode....3:00 PM will be here before I know it. I have to get moving!

card details.....
stamp and sentiment..Sweet Pea Stamps, c/s PTI and Bazzill, DP all SU, inks Memento Tuxedo Black and Copic Markers Embellishments Liquid Glass, Stickles and Prima's Say it in Pearls Pink

Have a great day and thanks so much for stopping by!

Risa:)

Thinking Spring!

Good Morning Everyone,

Today I'm kicking off the week with a card that I made for several challenges. Although it can be tricky combining challenges, it is very satisfying when you can pull it off. I based my card off of the second Midnight Madness sketch and incorporated other card challenge details with the need embellishments, my image and color combos.



I colored my Inky Impressions image ( LiLi's Prayer) with the main colors for the Copic Color Challenge. (Yellow, green and gray) I'm also submitting this card for Inky Impression "Think Spring" and Cute Card Thursday's "Ribbon-Tastic" Challenge. I think the spring colors speak for themselves and instead of my usual ribbon bows, I made a trio of ribbon flowers.


LiLi is colored in with Copic Markers and the sentiment is from The Greeting Farm. The card stocks are Bazzill and PTI, the design paper is by Doodle Bug. The inks are Memento Tuxedo Black and Copic Markers. I also lightly airbrushed the background to give more depth. Embellishments are ribbon, buttons and Stickles and tools used were paper pierce tool and SU's corner punch.

Cute Card Thursday ...Ribbon-Tastic
Inky Impressions .....Think Spring
Copic Color Challenge...Color Challenge

I also want to thank all that participated in the Claudia & Co. Puddle Jumpers Blog Hop over the weekend. To see if you won your very own Puddle Jumper, click here. Now that life is back to normal, I can catch up on my blogging duties. Have a beautiful day and thank you all so much for stopping by!

Risa:)

Puddle Jumpers Blog Hop Day #3

Hello Everyone,
Today is the last day of the Claudia & Company Puddle Jumpers Blog Hop and with your help, we have had a blast! We want to thank everyone that participated in our first ever blog hop, you guys are awesome!



Moving along, I would like to introduce you to Emma Puddle Jumper and her bunny pal! I honestly love everything about this her, she is totally adorable!!! Emma is made from deeply etched red rubber and she comes already mounted on quality cling cushion . All you have to do is trim and stamp....easy peasy!


Our blog hop order is listed below, simply click on the link and remember to leave a comment on each of the DT members blog for a chance to win Emma Puddle Jumper.

Claudia and Company

Lori B.

Sandra MacLean

Risa W. (me)

Jen S.

Donna W.

Tori W.

In staying in line with the blog hop, your next stop will be to visit Jen . I hope you enjoy our first ever blog hop and once again, thank you all so much for taking the time to visit.

card details...... stamp Claudia & Co., Emma Puddle Jumper, no sentiment at the time, c/s PTI and Bazzill, DP Die Cuts With A View, inks Memento Tuxedo Black and Copic Markers, Tools MS scallop border punch, embellishments petite violet roses, ribbon, half pearls and background is air brushed.

Have fun and thank you for stopping by!

Risa:)

Puddle Jumpers second day blog hop & KLSNS Challenge #19

Hello Everyone and Happy Saturday!

Today is the second day of our three day blog hop and I would like to introduce you to Noah and his little doggy friend. I tell ya' Noah is adorable and the expression on his doggies face makes me smile. It looks as if he is saying "what is going on Noah, what is a blog hop?" while Noah replies through gritted teeth " Stop asking so many questions and just smile!" I love it!

All Puddle Jumpers are made out of deeply etched red rubber and stamp like a dream!
The blog hop order is listed below, simply click on the link and remember to leave a comment on each of the DT members blog for a chance to win one of the new Puddle Jumper Stamps, a different image will be given away daily for the next three days!
*Claudia and Company Blog *Lori *Sandra
*Risa *me*
*Jen *Donna and *Tori
In staying in line with the blog hop, your next stop will be to visit Jen . I hope you enjoy our first ever blog hop and thank you all so much for taking the time to visit.
card details......... stamp..Claudia & Company Puddle Jumpers (Noah), sentiment SU, c/s PTI and SU, DP all SU, inks Memento Tuxedo Black and Copic Markers, buttons PTI, paper piercing, and ribbon SU
*while trying to figure out where to place my buttons and sentiment, I slightly tore a tiny piece of DP. I should have left it as it was because I made a bigger mess trying to blend in the colors to cover it up! Why do my" boo-boos" always happen at the very end?! *
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KLSNS Challenge #19 Sketch Challenge



Whoo Hooo...I'm totally excited about this weeks KLSNS challenge ...wanna know why? I created my first ever sketch and somehow I made it without having to ask for help!

So there you have it, this weeks challenge is easy peasy! Simply make a card following this weeks sketch. I also want you to bear in mind that KL Stampin N' Scrappin's On-Line store carries a variety of stamps from various Stamp Companies i.e. C.C. Designs, High Hopes, Stampavie, DRS and some Magnolia's. You have a broad range of stamps to choose from and you are free to combine your challenge card with other challenges.

For more KLSNS DT inspiration and the rules, please click here.
Since most of the country is buried in snow and more snow predictions are on the way, take advantage of the moment and create a card. Get out those paper, pens and inks and create away! I can't wait to see what you do with my sketch, have fun and let your imaginations run wild!

card details......
stamp High Hopes, sentiment Close To My Heart, c/s PTI and Bazzill, design paper (DCWV )is a piece from my scrap stash. inks Memento Tuxedo Black and Copic Markers, NEW Nesties Label #11 die, ribbon, half pearls and Stickles.

hugs
Risa:)

It's a party!

Hello Everyone,

Thank you so much for dropping by to preview the new line of Claudia And Company Stamps ....Puddle Jumpers! The Claudia And Company DT will showcase the new line of stamps today,Saturday and Sunday by way of a blog hop. Be sure to visit each of the DT blogs and leave a comment for a chance to win your own Puddle Jumper Stamp! The blog hop order is listed below, simply click on the link and remember to leave a comment on each blog for a chance to win one of the new Puddle Jumper Stamps, a different image will be given away daily for the next three days!

*Claudia and Company Blog
*Lori
*Sandra
*Risa *me*
*Jen
*Donna
*Tori

So...without further ado, lets get this party started, I would like to introduce you to Daisy!



Daisy is made out of deeply etched red rubber and stamps like a dream! Oops....I almost forgot to mention Daisy's little friend "kitty". *not official name*ü* In fact, you could say that you are getting two stamps in one! You can make a card featuring just Daisy and if you like to decorate the inside of your cards, simply mask off Daisy and only feature "kitty" on the inside of your card. The possibilities are endless!


In staying in line with the blog hop, your next stop will be to visit Jen . I hope you enjoy our first ever blog hop and thank you all so much for taking the time to visit.

card details....
stamp.. Daisy Puddle Jumper..sentiment..Stamping Bella..cardstocks..PTI & Bazzill..design paper..Best Creation Inc. (California) and DCWV (inside pocket)..inks Memento Tuxedo Black and Copic Markers..MS Daisy border punch, flowers (Prima), Liquid Pearls and Stickles.
Directions for gift pocket card can be found here.