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Congratulations

2011-08-08T08:21:55-06:00

Good Morning Sistahs!

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood! I created today's card for a friend who just got married. (Awwww!)

I used Multi Step Champagne Celebration for my main image and the floating heart is from the 3 Step Heart and Roses. I used Connie's Friday Sketch Challenge for the layout.

Step 1 - Soft Sky (stamped off), Step 1 - Pretty In Pink (Stamped off), Step 2 - Pretty In Pink, Step 4 - Soft Sky.

Now it's time to see what the rest of the crew has cooked up for you:

Connie • Julie • Lisa • Lynn • Makiko • Maria

Inky Hugs & Happy Stampin'

Deconstructed!

2011-08-02T07:47:25-06:00

Good Morning Sistahs!

I have been doing my best to try to get a Copic Creation up at least once a week....and today's the day! I was introduced to the Deconstructed Sketch by a few folks, and since I LOVE sketch challenges, I figured I'd jump on in a play.

Here's my take on the sketch for Deconstructed Week #12:

I had originally colored this image for the Make It Colourful Challenge: Pleats and Folds, but I never got it together enough to submit it. I think I missed the window by like 30 minutes. ARGH! But I held on to her knowing I would get her on a card soon enough.

I've really been working on my folds lately and I actually like how this one turned out. The jeans just make me smile. The hoodie didn't turn out quite like I wanted it to, but it'll do. (I am my own worst critic. *grin)

It's always a challenge for me to remember which colors I used, and I know I often wonder which colors someone used to create a look, or hair, or skin tone, so I actually remembered to take a photo of the Copic colors I used. Yay me!

The image I used is from The Greeting Farm's Creeper Kit and the GROOVY chipboard flourish in the corner came from Make It Crafty's laser cut chipboard...which I won when I entered one of their contests! Woo Hoo! These flourishes ROCK!

Thanks for stopping by!

Inky Hugs & Happy Stampin'

Kitchen Sink + He"art" Journal = Fun!

2011-08-01T05:31:07-06:00

Good Morning Sistahs!

It's hard to believe August is here, and it's time to get ready for school to start. Seesh...is it just me, or does summer vacation seem abbreviated these days? *giggle For today's project I decided to do something a little different, I started an Art Journal. I decided to take a 23 week challenge and create my very own art journal. Our first week's challenge was called "Spread Your Wings." It was supposed to be a two page spread that had something to do with wings. I decided to do something I'd been wanting to try for a while, and Kitchen Sink Stamps seemed perfect for the task.

I started off with a quote from a book that was given to me by a dear friend.

"I fly because it releases my mind from the tyranny of petty things." - Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Here's the double page spread together:

Here's the first page:

Here's the second page:

I began by stamping Step 1 of all the butterflies from 3 Step Butterflies in Memento Grape Jelly.(I actually stamped them off before I stamped them on my journal pages.) For the large dark butterfly above the quote I used the Grape Jelly without stamping it off. Once I finished stampin' and writin', I tore lavender tissue paper in to small pieces and glued them down using Helmar's Acid Free Glue. Once the pieces were glued down, I went over them again to create a seal. The glue dries clear and gives the piece a nice finish.

To create my journal I purchased a pad of watercolor paper 12" x 9", cut the sheets in half then cut the back panel in half too to create the front and back of the art journal. I now have 24 pieces of watercolor paper and a nice sturdy cover for about $5.00. I'm going to use my bind-it-all to put it together once I'm done.

It was pretty intimidating doing a double page spread for my first try, but once I got started I couldn't stop myself. I'm definitely looking forward to see what the next few months bring.

Now it's time to check out what the rest of the crew has cooked up for you:

Connie • Julie • Lisa • Lynn • Makiko • Maria

Inky Hugs & Happy Stampin'

Kitchen Sink on the Rocks

2011-07-25T12:26:50-06:00

Good Morning Sistahs!

I can hardly believe it's the last Monday of the month....where did my summer go? I report to the School District on August 1st for New Teacher Training, and as soon as that's over...I'm off and running with my own classroom. Wow!

Well, one of my favorite Summer Activities is going with my friends to Film on the Rocks. Here in Colorado we have a lovely amphitheater make out of glorious red rocks which overlook the city. The view is gorgeous! Several musical groups and even stand-up comedians perform at this venue, and during the summer they show movies up on the big screen.

I've gone for the past few summers with some of my dearest friends to see some fun flicks, and tonight's show is no exception: The Goonies! Yes...I'm an 80s Pop Culture Junkie, and I absolutely LOVE this movie. So, in honor of our outing, I decided to make these popcorn buckets for my friends Amy & Nik.

My intention was to fill them with M&Ms, Pop Rocks & Licorice, but...the teenage boy in my house found the snacks first...and needless to say...they are no where to be found. (That'll learn me!)

I used the set Multi Step Build a Garland to create the Popcorn on the outside of the front panel. I stamped out of order...Step 4 - More Mustard, Step 3 - Summer Sun, Step 2 - Barely Banana, Step 1 - Barely Banana. Once I stamped all the popcorn kernels, I went back in with a sponge and Summer Sun to remove as much of the white space as I could. I didn't mask anything I just let the kernels overlap in some areas and let the sponging take care of the rest.

I'm pretty sure I found these Wilton Popcorn Boxes at Michael's a while ago thinking they would make a great something or other...so glad I finally pulled them out and played with them. Since the movie is this evening, I'll try to get some photos with Amy & Nik and their goodies.

Now it's time to check out what the rest of the crew has cooked up for you:

Connie • Julie • Lisa • Lynn • Makiko • Maria

Inky Hugs & Happy Stampin'

What an Honor!

2011-07-24T21:00:00-06:00

Good Evening Sistahs!

I have to share that I am on cloud 9! Yep! Thanks to my stampin' friend Theresa I finally had the honor of meeting one of my stampin' heroes: the ever lovely Holly McMillen or Toy on Splitcoast. I have been the biggest fan of her work long before she was ever a "Dirty Girl," and I was so excited that she invited me to her home to do some stampin'! I squealed like a little girl, then composed myself so that she wouldn't think I was a NUT-JOB! *giggle

While we were there, she asked us if we wanted to help her out with samples for the TLC Challenge over at Splitcoast...UM YEAH!!! So here's what I made!

Now mind you, I did NOT complete this project while I was with Holly....I am the slow duck that needs days apparently to finish such a neat project. Here's what it looks like with the box open:

I found the cutest Pirate paper while I was out the other day, and I couldn't help but buy it for this project. I actually bought the last two pieces and I'm SO GLAD I did. Here's JUST the card:

The image was a gift to me from the ever sweet Lee Murphy...who was also there stampin' away with us. I just fell in love with Lili of the Valley's Pirate Bear so I just HAD to ink him up and create my project with him. Isn't he adorable? I colored him in with my Copics, which took a good few hours. It's hard to tell in this photo, but his hat and the tube are both popped up. Since I couldn't find a sentiment to go with him, I made my own. I tried to make it look as piratey as possible....what do you think?

Finally, here's a photo of my project without the card peeking through the window:

I wanted you to be able to see the skull and crossbones on the inside when the card wasn't inside. I also covered the edges with thin strips of the pirate paper, and managed to get the words, "Dead men tell no tales" along the spine. I was going to take a photo, but figured you'd see the good stuff already...do you really need to see the edges of the box too? *giggle

The flap is held closed by some magnets which were carefully placed on the inside between the tray and the flap. I tried to do as much concealing as possible.

Now that you've seen my sample...it's time to create your own! Make sure you check out the challenge {HERE}.

Thanks for stoppin' by!

Inky Hugs & Happy Stampin'

Kitchen Sink & Puppy Love

2011-07-18T12:40:37-06:00

Good Morning Sistahs,

I have decided I don't use enough ribbon. This does not mean that I do not HAVE/OWN ribbon, it just means that I don't USE ribbon. So this week, I decided to bust out some ribbon and have a go with it. This particular ribbon was a great find. I bought it at a local art store for $2.00. It was on the clearance table with tons and tons left on the spool. Yay me!

I also have had this puppy dog paper for a while, and I decided it was high time I used it. What better to use with it than...Multi Step Kittens & Pup.

I always love this little guy, he's so stinkin' cute. I wanted him to fit in with the warm blends of the paper, so I added some Really Rust to the stampin' mix as I was preparing him. Step 1 - Creamy Caramel (Stamped off), Step 2 - Creamy Caramel, Step 3 - Close to Cocoa (Stamped off) & Really Rust, Step 4 - Close to Cocoa.

I have also always loved the way I've seen some folks use their Copics to create those dotted areas around their stamped images for some added depth, so I also tried it out here. I think I need more practice...what do you think? *giggle

Now it's time to check out what the rest of the crew has cooked up for you:

Connie • Julie • Lisa • Lynn • Makiko • Maria

Thanks for stopping by!

Inky Hugs & Happy Stampin'

Birthday Creeper!

2011-07-14T10:41:47-06:00

Good Morning Sistahs!

I have been coloring and coloring with my Copics like a CRAZY WOMAN. Unfortunately, I haven't had time to get any of them on a card...until now! Woo Hoo! I needed a teenage girl birthday card. How's that for a toughy? Especially since she's like me...no flowery-pink-ruffly stuff for her. So, what better gift than an iTunes gift card and a TGF CC Piper?

I used jen del muro's SFYTT July for this sketch and I also decided to enter her into iCopic's Weekly Challenge #38 All About Birthdays. I know...I'm getting a little crazy right? Two challenges...and an image actually on a card...What's next? *giggle

It's kinda hard to tell, but I'm working on wrinkles and fold, so you can see them (barely) on her pants. Oh...so many techniques to master...so little time.

I'm working on a few other cards, so please swing by later to see what else I'm up to!

Inky Hugs & Happy Stampin'

Happy Kitchen Sink Release Monday

2011-07-11T09:51:58-06:00

Good Morning Sistahs!

Boy has it been a whirlwind of a weekend! I moved into my new home and things haven't been the same since. I finally managed to dig out some of my stampin' goodies...and along the way....I found about a bazillion things I forgot I had. So I decided to share some of them with you for today's release!

First up, I found these cute miniature cards and envelopes stashed away in a box full of other stampin' goodies. I think I had originally purchased them to leave lunch box notes for my son, but he never really took a lunch box, so there they sat.

If I'm not mistaken, these miniature cards are about an inch and a half by and inch and a half. Super tiny, but they hold the sentiments from the new Mini Set called Seed Packet. I only inked up half of the Zinnia (the little one) from the new Multi Step Zinnia set for this mini-card.

Next up is a postcard I created for a friend who happens to be turning 25. Maria sells these awesome Postcard Coasters in the store in sets of 6! I used many different elements from the Seed Packet set, but couldn't help but throw in the balloons from the Multi Step Bunch O' Balloons set too. I LOVE the curly ribbon at the bottom.

This was my first time stamping directly onto the coaster, and it was super easy and super fun. It looks like I had to mask the ribbon, but I didn't because I just inked up the top part and stamped it above the banner, then I inked up the curly ribbon part and stamped it below the banner. Perfection. (Mostly I did it this way because I still can't find my Inkadinkadoo Stamp Masking paper. *giggle)

Next up is probably one of my favorites...the Cherry card. This originally was supposed to be a Cherry Tomato, but instead I made it into Cherries. *giggle The set comes with the word "Cherry" so I figured...why not use it as a stem?

This is another small card...3" x 3". The "Cherries" and the stem came from the Multi Step Tomato set, the leaf is from the Multi Step Zinnia Set, and the 10 Cents from the Seed Packet set. Of course I had to add some Glossy Accents to the cherries to make them extra shiny. *grin

Finally, I have a full card to share...and can I just say....I LOVE the LETTUCE? Seriously...do you know how many fun sentiments I've come up with? Geez...it's ridiculous. I introduce to you: Multi Step Lettuce!

I decided to keep the lettuce green this time around, mostly because I found this fab paper that actually coordinates. *giggle. But you know me...I'm sure I'll be stamping it in a plethora of different colors soon. So stay tuned! This color recipe is: Step 1 - Barely Banana, Step 2 - Certainly Celery, Step 3 - Wild Wasabi, Step 4 - Garden Green. I had to much fun with this set....it makes me GIGGLE.

And as if this weren't enough....Maria has also created the PERFECT stamping storage solution for any cling mounted stamp set....CHECK THIS OUT! (Scroll down until you get to the Stamp Storage Box!) Wow!! Are these PERFECT! They actually have a latch! So even if you drop it...nothing...and I mean NOTHING is going to fall out! Oh Sistahs...trust me...you are going to want ALL of your stamps in these! Not to mention, the KSS stamp sets fit in them perfectly!

Now it's time to check out what the rest of the crew has in store for you

Connie • Julie • Lisa • Lynn • Makiko • Maria

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Inky Hugs & Happy Stampin'

Good Morning Monday!

2011-06-06T14:34:32-06:00

Good Morning Sistahs!

I can hardly wait to show you today's card. I have missed playing with my Tulips so I made today's card in honor of the Queen of the Kitchen....MARIA! Her birthday was yesterday and I wanted to create something special just for her. I also happened to use the CPS Sketch for this week's card too. Woo Hoo!

I used Multi Step Tulip Garden, 3 Step Honey Bunny and Multi Step Bluebonnets to create this card. The DP is from MME, and the papers are from PTI: Aqua Mist and Lemon Tart.

Recipe:

Tulip: Step 1 - Pretty In Pink, Step 2 - Regal Rose, Step 3 - Rose Red, Step 4 - Riding Hood Red
Stem and Grass: Step 1 - Certainly Celery, Step 2 - Wild Wasabi, Step 3 - Garden Green
Butterfly: Step 1 - Almost Apricot, Step 2 - Pumpkin Pie, Step 3 - Chocolate Chip

Now it's time to check out what the rest of the crew has in store for you...

Connie • Julie • Lisa • Lynn • Makiko • Maria

Inky Hugs & Happy Stampin'

In Need of Thanks!

2011-05-23T15:53:03-06:00

Good Afternoon Sistahs!

How on EARTH did I let today slip my mind? I have been making Thank You Cards like a CRAZY woman these past few weeks because I had so many thoughtful people wish me well on my graduation. So...I needed to come up with another FLAT card so I could mail it out. I used a sketch I found from Waltzing Mouse, but I couldn't enter their challenge because I didn't use their stamps. Which is okay with me, but I wanted to give them credit for the layout.

What do you think?

The paper is from October Afternoon and I thought it looked like an old fashioned quilt and figured that reminded me enough of Berry Picking to use it on this card. I LOVE the way it turned out. I can definitely see myself making more of these. I did some assembly line stamping and they surprisingly weren't that difficult to make.

Recipes:

Strawberries: Step 1 - Pretty in Pink, Step 2 - Regal Rose, Step 3 - Rose Red, Step 4 - Riding Hood Red.
Blueberries: Step 1 - Brocade Blue (Stamped off), Step 2 - Brocade Blue, Step 3 - Ballet Blue, Step 4 - Night of Navy
Blackberries: Step 1 - Elegant Eggplant (stamped off 2x), Step 2 - Perfect Plum, Step 3 - Elegant Eggplant.

Be sure you swing by and see what the rest of the crew has cooked up for you:

Connie • Julie • Lisa • Lynn • Makiko • Maria

Inky Hugs & Happy Stampin'