Live for Today!

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!  Hope that you have had a great week!  Any plans for the weekend?  Well my Friend Mary and I are going shopping Saturday at One Crazy Stamper then back to my place to play in the Pink Palace!  Can not wait!

Today I have a fun card to show to you, hope you like it....

 

Here is a look at the inside of the card....

Supplies used:
* Image High Hopes Rubber Stamps   
*  Copic Xpress It Paper
* Copic Sketch Markers 
* Memento Inks: Tuxedo Black & Rich Cocoa
* Spellbinders:  Classic Circles Large
* Cuttlebug Embossing Folder:  Tiny Bubbles & Argyle
* Paper:  Basic Grey 6x6 - Bowties
* Orange Cardstock: Stampin Up
* Outside Sentiment: Michaels $1.50 Bin
* Inside Sentiment: My Favorite Things

Here is a close up of the fun image to see the Copic colours used....

 Copic Colours Used: 

* Skin:  E11,E00, E000 

* Hair: N2, N0 * Eyes: YG63 

* Shirt: YG18, YG16, YG14, YG12 

* Pants: E47, E44, E43, E42, E41 

* Socks:  YG18, YG16, YG14, YG12, E47 

* Shoes:  N10, N8, N6, N4, N0, 0 

* Ball: N0

* Tee: YG18, YG14, YG12 

* Bird:  T4, T2, T0, YG12 

* Ground:  YG67, YG63, YG61

 

Hope you enjoyed todays post, see you soon!

 

Until Next Time, Keep Crafting!

Hugs;

5 Months Till Christmas Hop!

Did you know that today marks only 5 more months till Christmas!!!!  I am getting very excited that in only 3 1/2 more months I can start pulling out all my decorations and start organizing to decorate!  whoo hoo!

Today myself and the design team have some fun Christmas projects to share with you, our theme this month is to make our projects using Non-Traditional Christmas Colours.  I have created two Christmas cards to share with you today, here is my first card....

Here is a look at the inside of the card...

 SUPPLIES USED:
* Magnolia Rubber Stamp
* Copic Express Paper
* Copic Markers
* Memento Inks:  Tuxedo Black, Rose Bud & Pistachio
* Paper:  My Minds Eye 6x6 Paper Pad - Merry
* Pink Cardstock:  Stampin' Up - Pretty In Pink
* Ribbon:  MY Favorite Things - Bubblegum
* Outside Sentiment:  My Favorite Things -Merry & Bright
* Inside Sentiment:  Stampabilities - Very Merry Christmas
* Spellbinders:  Petite Ovals (lg) & Classic Scalloped Ovals (lg)
* Embossing Folder:  Stampin' Up Starburst
* 3D Pop Dots

Here is a close up of the adorable Tilda to see the Copic colours used....

Copic Colours Used:
* Skin:  E11, E00, E000
* Hair:  YR24, YR21, E50
* Pinks:  R85, R83, R81, RV10
* Green:  G24, G21, G20
* Ugg Soles:   E43

Here is my second card....

Here is a look at the inside of the card....

 Supplies Used:
* Image & Outside Sentiment - House Mouse Christmas Clear Stamp Set
* Copic Express Paper
* Copic Markers
* Memento Inks:  Tuxedo Black & Teal Zeal
* Paper:  Michaels Recollections 6x6 Paper Pad - Christmas (Thanks Mary!!)
* Blue Cardstock:  Michaels 8.5x11 Paper Pack
* Glitter Paper:  DCWV 4.5x6.5 Christmas Glitter Matts
* Ribbon:  Michaels Holiday Celebrate It
* Inside Sentiment:  Impression Obsession - Merry Christmas

Here is a close up of the image to see the Copic colours used....

 So what did you think?  Are ya getting into the Christmas Spirit yet and want to get started on your cards too?  Before you do be sure to check out the Design Teams amazing projects to help give you inspiration too.  Your next Stop is my Best Friend Heather`s Blog, you wont want to miss it!  I have also listed the whole hop order below in case you get lost along the way....

This Months Blog Hop Order:
Shari

Heather

Mary

Sara 
Sally

Sandy

LeeAnn (Guest Designer)

Hope to see you back next month on the 25th where we have another fun theme, you wont want to miss out!

Until Next Time, Keep Crafting!

BIG CHRISTMAS HUGS;

For A Sweet Friend

Hello and HAPPY FRIDAY!!!! Wow this week has been a HOT one here in Southern Ontario, boy am I glad the week is finally over so that I can spend LOTS of time in my air-conditioned Pink Palace! 

Today I have a Birthday card to show to you that I made for a friend of mine =)  As soon as I saw this adorable image all I saw was her sitting on a dock dangling her feet in the water, what do you think of my interpretation?

Here is a look at the inside of the card....

 Supplies Used: 

* Marianne Design, Snoesjes-Sitting 

* Memento Inks: Tuxedo Black & Tangelo 

* Copic Xpress Paper 

* Copic Sketch Markers

* Patterned Paper:  from my stash

* Pink Cardstock:  Michaels 8.5x11 Paper Pack

* Orange Cardstock:  Stampin` Up, Peach Parfait 8.5x11

* Water Paper: Creative Memories 8x10 loose papers

* Spellbinders: Classic Ovals Lg + Scalloped Ovals Sm

* My Favorite Things Die-Namics:  Fishtail Flag Stax + Fishtail Flag Layers Stax

* Outside Sentiment: My Favorite Things, All Occasions Sentiments

* Inside Sentiment:  My Favorite Things, More Essential Sentiments

* Flowers: Local $ Store

* ColorBox Chalk: Blue Lagoon 

Here is a close up look at the adorable image to see the Copic colours used....

Copic Colours Used: 

* Skin: E11, E00, E000 

* Hair: E37, YR24, YR21 

* Blue:  B16, B14, B12 

* Oranges:  YR16, YR14, YR12 

* Pinks: R56, R85, R83, R81 

* Green:  G46, G43, G40 

* Browns:  E37, E35, E33

Also as you can see in the picture below I made this adorable card to match with the Envelope that I made using the new Making Memories Envelope Board, so cool eh?

I hope that you enjoyed today`s post and I hope to see you back on the 25th of this month for my monthly Christmas Card Hop!!! =)  Enjoy your weekend!

Until Next Time, Keep Crafting!

Hugs;

Fairy Birthday Wishes

Hello and Happy Friday!  Another week has passed and phew am I glad - can not wait to get the weekend started! 

Today I have a Birthday card to show you that I made using Whimsy Stamps/Wee Stamps "Fairy Bringer"....

 

Here is a look at the inside of the card....

Here is a side view of the card, I love how the flower turned out - I 3D popped each layer to give it some dimension as well as 3D popped the image too....

Supplies Used: 
* Whimsy Stamps/Wee Stamps "Fairy Bringer",
* Copic XPress It Paper,
* Copic Sketch Markers,
* Memory Box Die - Chesapeake Scrollwork,
* Memento Inks: Tuxedo Black & Grape Jelly,
* Fairy Dust Glitter-Sugar Shimmer,
* 3D Dots,
* Quickie Glue Pen
* My Favorite Things Die-Namics: Flower & Leaf Trio
* Paper: Little Yellow Bicycle 6x6 Pad - Fern & Forest
* Purple Cardstock: Michaels 8.5x11 Paper Pack
* Pink Cardstock: Stampin' Up 8.5x11, Pretty in Pink
* Bling: Queen & Co. Twinkle Goosebumps - Clear
* Inside Sentiment:  Your Next Stamp, Whatnot Sentiments One
* Happy Birthday Sentiment:  Hero Arts, It's Your Day
(All links listed above are for supplies available to purchase at One Crazy Stamper)

Here is a close up of the image to see the Copic colours used....

Copic Colours Used:
* Skin: E11, E00, E000
* Hair: E49, E59, E25, E50
* Greenery: G46, G43
* Flowers: V17, V15, V12, RV34, RV32, RV00
* Pants & Top: V17, V15, V12
* Vest: RV00, RV000, RV000
* Wings: RV00, RV0000 + Fairy Dust Glitter-Sugar Shimmer 
* Butterfly: Y17, Y13
* Ground: E40

Well that is all for me today, I hope that you have a fantastic Friday and a super Weekend!

Until Next Time, Keep Crafting!
Hugs;

 

PPC # 14 - "TAGS"

Hello and Happy MONDAY!  Today a new challenge starts over at Paper Playtime and the theme this fortnight is: TAGS! Create a project with or including a tag!

Here is a `Tag`` card that I made to inspire you to enter into this challenge....

 

 

Here is a look at the inside of the Tag Card....

 SUPPLIES USED:
* Image & Sentiments:  Kraftin`  Kimmie, Love is the Best Medicine Stamp Set
* Copic Xpress It Paper
* Copic Makers (colours used listed below)
* Memento Inks:  Tuxedo Black & Rose Bud
* Tag Card & Envelope Pack from Michaels $1.50 bin
* Paper:  DoodleBug Design Inc. 6x6, Love Birds
* Cardstock: Creative Memories, 12x12 Pink Shimmer
* Spellbinders:  Decorative Rectangles
* Ribbon: Offray
* ColorBox Chalk:  Pastel Pink
* Zig Glue Pen
* Scissors
* 3d Pop Dots

Here is a close up of the sweet Lulu to show you the Copic Colours used....

 COPIC COLOURS USED:
* SKIN:  E11, E00, E000
* HAIR:  E49, E59, E25, E50
* PINKS:  R85, R83, R81
* CHAIR:  E29, E27, E23
* TISSUES, SHOES& GROUND:  N2,N0, 0

I hope that you enjoyed today`s post, and if you are feeling a little under the weather I hope this card cheers you up!  Hope to see your creation on the challenge!

Until Next Time, Keep Crafting!

Hugs;

 

 

Classy & Fabulous!

Hello and HAPPY FRIDAY!!!  It may have been a short week here in Canada but wow what a long one, so happy it is Friday and the weekend is beginning!

Have you had a chance to make something to enter into this months Challenge  over at One Crazy Stamper using Kraft on your project?  Well in case you have not I have made a Birthday card in hopes to inspire you.

Here is a look to see the 3D effect =)

Here is a look at the inside of the card....

SUPPLIES USED: 
* Image-Whimsy Stamps, Kenny K "Sweet Melissa" 
* Outside Sentiment-Art Impressions "Classy & Fabulous 
* Inside Sentiment: Whimsy Stamps, Raindrops Echo Designs "Birthday Letter Seals" 
* Memento Inks-Tuxedo Black, Bahama Blue 
* Copic Xpress It Paper 
* Copic Sketch Markers 
* 3D Pop Dots 
* Bazzil Cardstock-Kraft 
* Bazzil Cardstock-Caribbean Breeze 
* Self Adhesive Rhinestones-Aqua
* Spellbinder:  Classic Circle (LG)
* My Favorite Things Die-Namics - Dainty Doily Duo
* CuttleBug Embossing Folder:  Swiss Dots
(All links listed above are for items avaialble for purchase at One Crazy Stamper!)

In case you could not see the inside sentiment, here is a closer look....

Here is a closeup of the beautiful Melissa to see the Copic Colours used....

COPIC COLOURS USED:
* Skin:  E11, E00, E000
* Hair:  E49, E59, E25, E50
* Eye:  E27, E23, E21
* Lips, Necklace & Toe Nail:  R81, RV10
* Blues:  B16, B14, B12
* Browns:  E47, E44, E43, E42, E41

I hope that you enjoyed today's card and will create a project to enter into our monthly challenge over at One Crazy Stamper for your chance to win a wonderful Stamp pack from High Hopes Stamps!

Until Next Time, Keep Crafting!

Hugs;

 

OCS July Challenge - Use Kraft!

Happy Monday and Happy Canada Day to my fellow Country Men & Women!  Since it is the first of the month that means that there is a new challenge starting over at One Crazy Stamper and this month the Challenge is to ``use KRAFT on your project``, Super Simple Right!

Here is the card I made to show to you in hope to inspire you to join in on this fun challenge....

 

 

Here is a look at the inside of the card....

Supplies Used: 

* Kraft Card & Envelope

* Copic Xpress It Paper

* Copic Sketch Markers

* Memento Inks: Tuxedo Black & Rich Cocoa

* Image:  Whimsy, Wee Stamps "Peggy",

* Outside Sentiment:  High Hopes Stamps, ``Bird Told Me`` Sentiment

* Paper:  BoBunny 6x6 Paper Pad, Sweet Tooth Collection

* Kraft & Pink Cardstock:  Michaels 8.5x11 Paper Packs

* Cuttlebug Embossing Folder:  Devine Swirls

* Spellbinders:  Standard Circles Large & Classic Scalloped Circles Large

* 3D Pop Dots

* Inside Sentiment: Studio G.

 

Here is a close up of this adorable image to see the Copic colours used....

 COPIC COLOURS USED:
* SKIN:  E11,E00, E000
* HAIR:  E29, E27, E25, E50
* PINKS:  RV34, RV32, RV10
* BASKET:  E29, E23
* BIRD:  B23, B21, Y11
* FLOWERS:  B23, B21, Y15, Y11, E23
* GREENERY:  G46, G43, G40
* SHOES:  E43, E42, E41, RV34, RV32

I hope that you enjoyed today`s post and I hope to see your creation entered into this month Challenge at One Crazy Stamper for your chance to win a fabulous stamp prize!

Until Next Time, Keep Crafting!

Hugs;