Unity Trees and Caardvarks challenge

Hello Everyone and Happy Friday. Today i wanted to share with you a card that I'm submitting for Mojo Monday and Caardvarks this week. I think this one is very different than most of my work, and I really really like it. The colors are so "Mother Earth" and I did a little doodling on the card as well. Here it is and if you like it, leave some love in the comment box. I always enjoy reading what you all have to say.


I really like the feel of this card. Using buttons, hemp, and some very nature inspired papers did the trick. I really like the way the sentiment turned out. Using the tulip rub-ons behind the image then adding some beads to the corners just gave it that finishing touch.

Thank you all for stopping by. Today is your last day to enter for a chance to win my blog candy. You can find the link here
Supplies:
stamps: Unity KOTM-Trees
Spellbinders: Square and Scalloped Square
Paper: Card stock- Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze(SU) Kraft(PTI) Green Tea Design paper (SU), Garden Delight patterned paper (Fancy Pants)
Accessories: blue green mix beads, Ranger Coffee Embossing Powder, Teal button, Hemp String, Native American Embossing Powder, lace ribbon, Perfect pair rub-on
Coloring agents: Van Dyke Brown ink (Nick Bantock), Green Twinklette pen(marvy), Celery Shimmerz,
Tools: Big Shot, Scor-pal, Purple Cows 2-in-1 trimmer,

Stained Glass

Today was Earth Day. Did you take part? I did some craft recycling, and cut down some cardboard for making chipboard goodies.

A few days ago, I received a package from Frances over at Hearts in Touch. Some really pretty Asian stamps from a set called Oriental Stained Glass. Well I've never tried the stained glass technique on acetate, so i thought these stamps were a good enough reason to dive in. I really enjoyed coloring on the acetate and it sure did help to emboss the image first. So without another moment to wait, here she is.

I decided to use very muted colors for the card stock, so I could really focus on the Geisha and cherry blossom images. Did a little distressing on the edges of the card and made an embellishment from scrap acetate and a rub-on. I will definitely be getting some more of Frances' stamps. They are great quality and the images stamp really clear.


Thanks so much for stopping by. and don't forget about my blog candy which you can find HERE . Your support and kind words are always so unbelievably appreciated. Thank you again.

Supplies:
stamps: Hearts In Touch-Oriental Stained glass
Spellbinders: Scalloped large rectangle
Paper: Card stock- SU: basic gray, Going Gray, Green tea Design paper, PTI: Clear Card stock, Sweet blush.
Accessories: Pink pearls, Clear detail EP, teal glitter, Sticker King butterfly rub-on.
Coloring agents: Versafine Onyx Black, Le Plume markers, Glaze markers, Shimmerz: buttercream, bubblegum, coal
Tools: Big Shot, Scor-pal, Purple Cows 2-in-1 trimmer,

Holy Cannoli Talent and candy

As I was surfing over my favorite blogs today, I came across a link to an amazing blog (thanks Julie)

Take a look over at Debbie's Blog. Her work is amazing and her coloring is absolutely spectacular. Go take a look. you will be glad you did.

Flutterby challenge

Hi Everyone. Hope you are having a really great day. Don't forget to enter my blog candy giveaway. You can find the link here Today I am going to share with you a bright and cheery card I created using a previous Card Patterns sketch. I'm really enjoying the coloring part of stamps. It is super therapeutic. The image is from the same About Art Accents plate I used in the emboss resist card and I just love it. Leave a comment and tell me what ya think.
Buttons are starting to be one of my favorite embellishments to use on a card. They really give dimension and I think they are quite playful. All of these buttons were found in my moms laundry room, the last time I was visiting, so thank you mom *hugs*. For the background paper where the image was stamped, I used Perfect Medium and then a few different colors of chalk. It really made that image come alive and chalk is pretty fun to play with. Next card you make, try some chalk techniques.


Supplies:
stamps: About Art Accents-Floral Arrangement:paper cut butterflies plate, Harmony Classic Circle II Stamp 2-5/16 with Times Roman Font,
Spellbinders: Scalloped and regular small rectangle, regular oval
Paper: Card stock- PTI white and Raspberry Fizz, SU Basic Black, Barely Banana, Old Olive, Basic Grey-Bittersweet Ganache
Accessories: I {Heart} Paper Olive Leafy Vine ribbon, Assorted buttons
Coloring agents: Versafine Onyx Black, Le Plume markers, assorted chalk
Tools: Big Shot, Scor-pal, Purple Cows 2-in-1 trimmer, postage stamp punch

A plug for Pages in Time

Hi everyone and happy monday to you. I will be posting a card here in a little bit, but I've got some really cool stuff to share with you. Are you a ember of an online paper crafting community? There are a lot of them out there, and I'm a member of quite a few. But I've come across one that you just have to take a few moments to check out and join. The artwork is amazing, the people UBER friendly and there is a chat feature to boot. Now how HOT is that??? That's HOT (in my best Paris impersonation).

Take a gander and join up over at Pages in Time. This place is a growing community and you are going to want to dive on in and become a permanent resident. Karen has some amazing things lined up for everyone. Also if you like kit clubs, take a look at Pages in Time store for some beautiful goodies. Every once in a while you find something that you believe in, and this is one of those things. Take a stroll and enjoy the view.

Happy Crafting

Double challenge card-TECC64 and Color Throwdown

Hi Everyone and Happy Sunday. Today I'm showing you my absolutely favorite stamp. The first time I saw this at About Art Accents, I knew I had to have it. She really makes me sing, and I hope you see why.  This is my first try at Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge and I think I'm going to become a regular. The challenges are great. I paired this up with this weeks Color Throw down which is basic gray, ruby red and baja breeze. This combination has now replaced my previous favorite of teal, black and white. So on with the show.

The sketch at Taylored Expressions is:

For the sketch, I decided to go very simple so I could show off the amazing beauty of the Tiptoe Fairy. I colored her to match the throw down challenge and I think she turned out beautifully.
For this wonderful fairy, I used red glitter for her tutu and wings. I also used some coal shimmerz on her wings to give them just a little more magic. I colored her in using a few Le Plume markers, and since I've been doing a fair bit of coloring, I think I am going to take the Copic Plunge.


Supplies:
stamps: About Art Accents-Tiptoe Fairy Just-Rite 2 5/16 round with roman font
Nestabilities: Circle and Scalloped Circle
Paper: Card stock- PTI White, SU Basic gray, Ruby Red, Baja Breeze, Cosmo Cricket red patterned paper, SU Green Tea design paper.
Accessories: Smokey Gray Satin ribbon, Clear EP, Beadz Red glitter
Coloring agents: Versafine Onyx Black, Le Plume Markers, Coal Shimmerz
Tools: Purple Cows 2 in 1 Trimmer, SU Ticket Corner punch Big Shot

Thanks so much for stopping by.
Happy Crafting