Leap Frog

We're back from our small get-away to the Oregon coast. What a wonderful relaxing three days! The weather was perfect too, slightly overcast yet warm with a wonderful sea breeze blowing.

Check out this cute little frog! He's just one of several adorable amphibians in the "Leap Frog" set from Storage Units, Ink & More. He is scheduled for his big debut tomorrow! The sentiment is from the same set and says "Frogs have it made..they get to eat what bugs them." I just love the expression on his face. Looks like dinner time is near! :-)

I used Bazzill card stock and Basic Grey pp for the background along with Copic markers and Nestabilities, two of my trusty tools.

Hope you have a terrific week. I'm beat tonight but will write more tomorrow. Oh, and hey, I'm still waiting to hear from Mandy the winner of the blog candy. If I do not hear from her by Wednesday morning, I will draw a new name. Stay tuned....





It's all about the details:
Card stock: Bazzill
Patterned Paper: Basic Grey
Stamps: Storage Units, Ink & More
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Foam Squares, Ribbon
Tools: Scor-pal, Nestabilities, Copic Markers

Final Sneak Peek and We Have a Winner!

The last of the sneak peeks premieres today! Dawn Easton is the last but certainly not least of the Storage Units, Ink & More design team to impress you with her creativity! Drop in on her blog, TreasureOiler Designz to check it out and enter for the final stamp set giveaway. We're only a couple of days away from the Motherload Giveaway AND the debut of all 6 of the adorable stamp sets we have been playing with these last weeks.

CHECK THIS OUT!!!

Congratulations MANDY (Kirks Motley Crew)! You're the winner of the "Get Your Goggles On!" stamp set. Please email me your address and Denise form SU Ink & More will mail you the set directly. Here's the Random.org screenshot.

I'm off for a little three day's worth of R & R. I'll have plenty to show you when I return. So please check back on Tuesday. Have a terrific weekend everyone!

Sneak Peek #8

Day 8 already and it's Kendra's turn to strut her stuff! Visit her blog, Inking it up with Kendra to see what she has created with the soon to be released (July 1st) Storage Units, Ink & More stamps. You'll also have another chance to win blog candy, and I KNOW how much you love BLOG CANDY!

There's still time to enter to win the stamp set I used in yesterday's post. Just leave a comment here and I will pick one lucky winner tonight. I had so much fun reading all the comments that you left yesterday. Thanks so much! I wish you all could win!!

And last but certainly not least is the Motherload giveaway over at Storage Units, Ink & More's blog. The contest ends on June 30th so HURRY and get your entry in.

TGIF everyone....

My Turn!

Yeah! It's my turn to share a sneak peek for Storage Units, Ink & More with you! This bathing beauty is from the new "Get Your Goggles On!" set that will be released on July 1st. Isn't she adorable? She is absolutely a dream to color. I used Copic Markers to bring her to life. I really enjoyed working with this set and I felt a little like I was back in my childhood days playing with paper dolls. Remember how much fun it was to pick out just the right outfit? OK, I am probably dating myself again aren't I? Do they even still make paper dolls?

How would YOU like a chance to play with this set? Denise from SU Ink & More has generously donated a set for each design team member to give away as blog candy. And just what do you have to do to win? Simply leave a comment on this post (one per person, please) and on Friday evening I will select one lucky entry with the help of Random.org. GOOD LUCK!!!

I have also found a new favorite card stock. Have you tried Core'dinations yet? It has a core color that coordinates with the surface color and it has both a textured and smooth side. I used some of the Aqua Blues for this card. It is great for any use but it REALLY rocks when used in tearing, antiquing or sanding. Storage Units, Ink & More will be carrying this paper soon. It's a must try.

The PP comes from Anna Griffin's Alix Collection and the fun flowers are "Flora Doodles" from Petaloo. I used my new pinking shears on the border and added faux stitching with my paper piercer and Signo white pen.... and just to add a touch of bling, I added one small crystal to her bag.

I can't wait to show you all the other creations I have whipped up with these new stamps. They are so much fun and they stamp so beautifully. Be sure and check in tomorrow and I'll share which design team member will be showing off another Sneak Peek!




It's all about the details:
Card stock: Core'dinations and SU
Patterned Paper: Anna Griffin, Alix Collection
Stamps: Storage Units, Ink & More
Ink: Memento and Distress Ink
Accessories: Foam Squares, Petaloo flowers
Tools: Scor-pal, Nestabilities, Paper piercer, Signo pen, Copic Markers

Important Trip

No, no travels for me, just the sentiment for today's card. I have to confess that the stamp includes the author's name ~Henry Boye~ but it wouldn't fit in the oval Nestability that I wanted to use, so I covered it with scotch tape before stamping. My sincerest apologies Mr. Boye! :-) I do think the quote is profound and when I found the "Just For Fun" stamp at a local stamp store, I knew I had to have it.

I pulled out the K & Company Wild Saffron PP again along with SU's Wild Wasabi card stock. I rounded the corners and used my paper piercer and Signo white pen to make the faux stitching. The felt flowers are from American Crafts. I'm really pleased with the end result.

I have to share a picture of the little critter that paid our deck a visit this week. He sure is cute but we really didn't want him hanging around with our kitty so we had to shoo him away but not before snapping a few quick (and yes, blurry) shots.

I can not believe we are on Day #6 of the Sneak Peek for Storage Units, Ink & More new stamps already! You are going to be wowed by Leigh O'Brien's amazing card made with the "Put Me in Coach" set. Rush on over to her blog, Sunflower Studio and post a comment to have a chance to win this incredible stamp set. Remember, you have just a few more days to enter to win the "Motherload" give-away at SU, Ink & More!!





It's all about the details:
Card stock: Stampin' Up
Patterned Paper: K & Company
Stamps: Just For Fun
Ink: SU Chocolate Chip
Accessories: Foam Squares, ribbon, felt flowers, brads
Tools: Scor-pal, Nestabilities, Paper piercer, Signo pen, corner rounder punch

Moo'd Swings

Today's card is for Julee Tilman's Mojo Monday over at Poetic Artistry. I have had this poor little cow image by Whipper Snapper Designs lying in my "project basket" waiting to be used forever. I think I colored her over 6 months ago! It was actually one of my first attempts with Copic markers. My how time flies! She was apparently waiting for just the right sketch and this is definitely it. Thanks Julee!

I used Stampin' Up PP from a print pack and paired it with SU card stock. The sentiment is computer generated with "Cookie Nookie" font and the image and scalloped ovals were cut out with the Wizard and Nestabilities. I added some gold Stickles to her bell to dress it up a bit and added three gold dew drops to finish it off.

Thanks for dropping by today. If you are here to see who created the Day #5 sneak peek for Storage Units, Ink & More, you won't be disappointed! Check out Debbie Fisher's blog, The Paper Garden for a treat and a chance to win the set she used for her creation.





It's all about the details:
Card stock: Stampin' Up
Patterned Paper: Stampin' Up
Stamps: Whipper Snapper Designs
Ink: Memories
Accessories: Foam Squares, ribbon, Dew Drops, Stickles
Tools: Scor-pal, Nestabilities, Copic Markers

Another Day, another sneak peek

Yep, another day and you know what that means.... another sneak peek and give-away for the soon to be released Storage Units, Ink & More stamp sets.

Up today is the very talented Bethany Paull. She has designed the cutest card using the "Boys and Bugs" set. So head on over to her blog, "It's not all Black & White" for your chance to win this adorable set.

Have you entered the "Motherload" give-away at SU, Ink & More yet? If not, what are you waiting for? The contest runs until June 30th and you can win all this!

• 6 brand new Storage Units, Ink & More! Clear Polymer Stamp Sets!
• 6 Storage Units, Ink & More! Inkpads and Reinkers in our very own colors!
• 4 packages of Core’dinations Cardstock!
• 1 set of 8 Acrylic Blocks
• 1 bottle of Ultra Stamp Cleaner
• & 1 set of 12 Copic Markers in our hand chosen color

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I haven't participated in Beate's weekend sketch challenge for a long time. It seems like the weekend flies by and before you know it Monday is here and I've missed my opportunity. Looks like I just caught the last one for awhile too, because Beate is taking a break until August 15th.

I really like this sketch and it's nice to make a different sized card for a change. I used K & Company's Wild Saffron PP. I just love the rich colors in this paper. I cut out one of the butterflies and placed it on dimensionals and used my paper piercer to accentuate the "trail". The sentiment is from Verve Visual and was cut out with my Wizard and Nestabilities. It's such a simple card but I really like the final effect.

You have to check out Susan Lile's adorable mini-album for day #3's sneak peek over at Storage Units, Ink & More's blog. She used the new "Get Your Goggles On" set which will debut on July 1st. Susan is giving away a set on her blog. Be sure and get your entry in.




It's all about the details:
Card stock: Bazzill
Patterned Paper: K & Company
Stamps: Verve Visual
Ink: Memento, Tuxedo Black, Distress Ink, Antique Linen
Accessories: Foam Squares
Tools: Scor-pal, Nestabilities, Paper piercer

Sneak Peek - Day 2

It's day 2 of the sneak peeks for Storage Units, Ink & More's upcoming stamp release. Hosting today, is Kimberley Gajewski with the "All Things Grow with Love" set. Check out her sample here. Don't forget to leave a comment on her blog for a chance to win the stamp set she used to make her card.

And speaking of winning, there's still plenty of time to get your entry into the "Motherload" give-away over at SU Ink & More's blog. You do not want to miss this!

Road Less Travelled - BC #52

Happy Friday!

I'm not sure I followed this week's Bloggers Challenge to the letter. The challenge was to create a "Manly Themed" card. I'm afraid I didn't catch the "themed" part until after I created my card. I was going for just a masculine card and since it is 10:51 PM, it is as "themed" as it's going to get.

I used Crate Paper PP for the background. It's difficult to see in this photo but the bottom row of circles has an additional circle that has been punched out and placed on dimensionals. I stamped the sentiment from Cornish Heritage Farms (Mona Lisa Moments) on chipboard that I had painted with white acrylic paint and then sponged to age it slightly. I adhered it to the card base with ribbon that began as burgundy but was easily converted to black with Copic markers. I finished with a small die cut and metal embellishment and faux stitching.

Don't forget to check out the "Motherload" give-away (see post below) at Storage Units, Ink & More. It runs from June 17th through the 30th so you still have plenty of time to enter! Today is the first of nine consecutive days of sneak peeks of their new stamp sets. Day 1 of the peeks is by Lauren Meader! You do NOT want to miss this! There is even a free stamp set being given away. Be sure and check it out on the SU Ink & More blog.





It's all about the details:
Card stock: Stampin' Up
Patterned Paper: Crate Paper
Stamps: Cornish Heritage Farms
Ink: Memento, Tuxedo Black, Distress Ink, Antique Linen
Accessories: Foam Squares, Die Cut, metal embellishments, ribbon, chipboard, acrylic paint
Tools: Copic Markers, Scor-pal, Circle Punch

The Motherload

I want to let you in on a big secret that I've been keeping since early May. (You didn't think I could do it, did you?) I have been asked to be a part of the first Design Team for a new stamp line from Storage Units, Ink & More!!! I was beyond excited when Denise emailed me and asked if I would join the other amazing team members. Check out my sidebar and visit the sites of Bethany, Susan, Kendra, Debbie, Leigh, Kimberly, Dawn and Lauren. They are all incredibly talented stamp artists. I am so honored and humbled to be a part of this team.

But it gets better.....Denise and Bob are giving away the Motherload of all give-aways! Check out what you can win simply by visiting the Storage Units, Ink & More blog and leaving a comment telling them what kind of stamps you would like to see in future sets.

Are you ready? Here's what one lucky person can win:

• 6 brand new Storage Units, Ink & More! Clear Polymer Stamp Sets!
• 6 Storage Units, Ink & More! Inkpads and Reinkers in our very own colors!
• 4 packages of Core’dinations Cardstock!
• 1 set of 8 Acrylic Blocks
• 1 bottle of Ultra Stamp Cleaner
• & 1 set of 12 Copic Markers in our hand chosen colors!

It lives up to its name, Motherload, doesn't it? Be sure and stay tuned for upcoming sneak peaks and other goodies (can you say blog candy?) by the design team. The fun is just beginning!

Turquoise, Pink and Green Galore, oh my!

OK, I'll admit it. I was more than a little bit appre- hensive about this week's Blogger's Challenge color challenge. I see from reading some of the other participant's blogs that I was not alone either. :-)

I decided to pull out one of my favorite Whipper Snapper Designs stamps called "Main Street". I colored the image with Copic Markers, doodled around the edges and placed it on dimensionals. The background was created by stamping the Frame Up #3 stamp from "Make an Impression" with Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto Stampin' Up DP and adding card stock to the inside of the rectangles. I then stamped the Papertrey Ink sentiment and punched it out with a circle punch. It too was placed on dimensionals. Shhh, don't tell anyone that the ribbon was added to hide a little boo-boo that I made while doodling. LOL. You have to love that thing called serendipity.

This is what I truly love about challenges. Being forced to step outside your comfort zone and ending up with a card or project that you really like in spite of your early reservations.

I mentioned in the last post that I had received a RAK . It was from no other than Smilin' Stef herself and it was this card from the Movie Dress Inspiration Challenge at Splitcoast! Thank you so much Stef, I am thrilled that you thought of me.

TFL, have a terrific weekend!




It's all about the details:
Card stock: Bazzill, Stampin' Up
Patterned Paper: Stampin' Up
Stamps: Whipper Snapper Designs, Papertrey Ink, Make an Impression
Ink: Memento, Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Foam Squares, Ribbon
Tools: Scor-pal, Circle Punches

DH Birthday

A very quick post tonight as I need to get some sleep. My Mom is having knee replacement surgery in the morning and I need to get up with the chickens to get to the hospital.

This is my DH's birthday card. He and my daughter's birthdays are only two days apart. I made this for Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge #51, but I think I'm just a little late in posting. :-) I used some of my favorite Basic Grey Blush PP and a Hero Arts clear stamp from the "Message" set. I debated about adding scallops but thought it would be too feminine, so I cut a "dental trim" effect instead to use behind the center panel.

Thanks for dropping in. I'll post more tomorrow. I received a RAK in the mail yesterday that blew me away. I was so excited so I'll share that with you as well. I just love happy mail!



It's all about the details:
Card stock: Bazzill
Patterned Paper: Basic Grey
Stamps: Hero Arts
Ink: Brilliance Brown
Accessories: Foam Squares, Ribbon
Tools: Scor-pal, Nestabilities, Wizard

Celebrate Today

This is the card I designed for my daughter's birthday. We had such a terrific time in the Seattle area celebrating. It was a little on the cold side but that helped keep crowds to a minimum. On Saturday my daughter, son-in-law, grandson, son and his girlfriend, and ex-husband joined my husband and me for a trip to Woodland Park Zoo followed by dinner at Buca di Beppo. What a wonderful week-end.

I had not been to the zoo in years and it was so much fun experiencing it through the eyes of my two year old grandson. He had the opportunity to get up close and personal and feed a giraffe and seemed to be awe struck by the experience.


Dinner was awesome too and we feasted on Bucacini, Fettuccine Alfredo, Chicken Saltimbocca, Lasagna, Chicken Cannelloni, Veal Parmesan and topped it off with Tiramisu and Chocolate Vesuvio. All the meals are served family style and with my glass of Chianti it was perfect.

Have a terrific week everyone.




It's all about the details:
Card stock: Bazzill
Patterned Paper: Crate Paper
Stamps: Papertrey Ink
Ink: Brilliance Brown
Accessories: Foam Squares, Ribbon
Tools: Scor-pal, Circle and Square punches

Black Tie Affair - BC 50

That's what this card reminds me of. Not that I've ever been to one, mind you. But a girl can imagine can't she?

It is week 50 for the Blogger's Challenge group and the challenge this week was to create a card in black and white only. I picked up this flocked paper by The Paper Company at Michael's last week and it was perfect for this challenge. I stamped the sentiment from Heidi Grace Designs, cut it out, adhered it to Bazzill card stock and added self-adhesive pearls to the corners. I couldn't find the wide black ribbon I was looking for so I went with three different ones. If one is good, three has got to be great, right?

I can't believe it's Friday already. It is a very special Friday too. It's my daughter's birthday! Happy Birthday Andrea!!

My precious baby girl is turning 30 today. Now how can I possibly be the mother of a 30 year old?





It's all about the details:
Card stock: Bazzill
Patterned Paper: The Paper Company
Stamps: Heidi Grace Designs
Ink: Palette Noir Black
Accessories: Foam Squares, Pearls, Ribbon
Tools: Scor-pal

Best Wishes

New stamps, new paper, and new toys, does it get any better than that? My sweet DH took me shopping yesterday and I purchased this punch from Martha Stewart, the Anna Griffin Alix Collection Mat Pack, and a new set of Hero Arts Clear stamps. I'm really into purchasing sentiment stamps right now.

I stamped "Best Wishes" in Bashful Blue, then cut and embossed an oval with my Nestabilities and added A Muse Creative Candy over the "i" for accent. This has long been one of my favorite color combinations. I just love the calming feeling of blue and white. It always soothes me.




It's all about the details:
Card stock: Bazzill
Patterned Paper: Anna Griffin, Alix Collection
Stamps: Hero Arts
Ink: SU Bashful Blue
Accessories: Foam Squares, Ribbon, Amuse Creative Candy
Tools: Martha Stewart zig zag punch