SSS Challenge

I had a little time, so I thought I'd play along with the Simon Says Stamp Flickr challenge this week. These are a couple cards I created using some of the new stamps from the SSS Reason to Smile release. Aren't these chicks adorable? :)

I love this bunny too.

Hope you're having a great week!

More Birds...yet again

So, apparently I've been ignoring my blog lately.  :)  I've just had a lot going on, but I'm going to try to post more often. Can't make any promises though. 

Anyway, I've been loving the Tim Holtz Crazy Birds set so much that I had to get the dies for the birds and the Crazy Things set to go along with it. The Crazy Things set includes all kinds of accessories for the birds,like hats, balloons, ties, and holiday accessories too. Love it! So here's a card I made using all my new supplies.

I've made a few others too, so I'll be back to post those in a few days. Hope you're having a great week! 

Moxie Fab Gingham Challenge & ABNH Challenge #4

I'm submitting this card for the Gingham challenge at the Moxie Fab World and also for the Dust 'Em Off challenge at A Blog Named Hero. This girl stamp is an older Hero Arts stamp and I paired it with some newer stamps (the balloons). I colored her with Copic markers and then paper pieced her dress, the flowers in her hair and her garden boots. I added twine for the balloon strings. Don't you love her gingham cat in the gingham grass too?  :)

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Hope you get a chance to play along with the challenge too.

Big Cupcake!

I just got this new Hero Arts zig zag cupcake stamp and it's great because it's BIG and can definitely be the focal point of the card. I used the Cuttlebug to emboss the top of the cupcake to look more like frosting.  We sent this to my brother-in-law who is 46 this year.  I had to remind him of it.  :)  The background stamp is the Hero Arts Large plaid design block and the sentiment is from an older set called All Occasions.

Happy New Year and all the best for 2012!

supplies: Hero Arts stamps and gems, Cuttlebug embossing folder, Bella Blvd paper, Copic markers

Background Stamps

I love the Hero Arts' background stamps and this is one of my favs. You don't need to add much more to finish up the card. I heat embossed it in white and then added TH distress inks to give it color. I also added a couple sprays of Perfect pearls to give it the perfect shine. :)   Thanks for dropping by.

supplies: Hero Arts stamps, Archivers ribbon, Sixxix die, Basic Grey flower and rub-on, TH distress inks, Zing embossing powder

Back from Florida and a Birthday Owl

Well I'm back. We've returned from Florida on Friday the 28th, but we've had major ice storms here. We're wishing we could have stayed in FL for another week....or month!  :)  Anyway, I did have a chance to pull out a couple of my older Hero Arts stamps and create this birthday card.  I used my Copics to color in the big owl and then cut it out. I used Basic Grey paper/leaf and a chipboard flower.  This is a 5x5 square card.  I was so glad to hear that Hero Arts and Basic Grey are teaming up! Can't wait for their new releases! They are 2 of my favorite companies! 

I hope you're warm and safe!  And I hope it's warmer than it is here wherever you are!  :)

supplies:  Hero Arts stamps, Basic Grey card, chipboard flower, leaf sticker, scallop, Copic markers

Older Stamps & Birthdays...

I needed a birthday card for my oldest brother, so I decided to play with one of my older Hero Arts stamps.  I embossed the Birthday image in white and then used distress inks to ink it up.  I stamped the cupcake, colored it in with Copics and added some Glossy Accents to the heart. Added a little ribbon and it was good to go. Addressed and sent already.  :)

Hope you have a great week! I can't believe it's already November. I'm looking forward to the time change this weekend because then it will be a bit lighter in the early mornings.  Makes it easier to get up and get to work. :)

supplies: Hero Arts stamps, American Crafts ribbon, Making Memories mini staples, Glossy Accents, Copic markers