Danni

This card is created with another one of the stamps exclusive to SCACD designed by Elisabeth Bell. The paper is by Dovecraft and also available at Susana's. Fairies and butterflies all in one stamp, how could it be anything but wonderful?

Emma- with flowers

This stamp is one of the exclusive lines at Susana's Custom Art & Card Design and is by Elisabeth Bell. Funny story, I think this little girl looks very much like my niece Janika. The only reason I don't call her that when I am coloring her is because Emma was my Grandmother's name so pretty easy for me to remember.

In the stamped image Emma's basket actually contains a kitten. I wanted her carrying flowers, however, and so- Flower Soft to the rescue! I also love the Dazzlers that Susana carries. You absolutely must try them. If you like bling at all, you will be hooked!

Queen Kat Designs Blog Hop

If you have arrived here on your own, I am THRILLED to have you, but you are missing out on some amazing creations. Be certain to start at the QDK blog to catch them all. If you have arrived here from Helene's blog, then you are at the next stop in the hop.
This week we were challenged to create something inspired by this picture:

I thought that not only was the photo very bright, cheerful and summery, but the colors certainly make me think mermaid! I decided to use Pearl.


Now, continue on to the Nina's blog for the next stop. Don't forget when you finish to swing by the store and pick up the FABULOUS things you have seen! Then share with all of us what YOU create!

Speaking of which, you have the opportunity to WIN one of these stamps each week by participating in Verona's Challenge on the Whimsical Ink Sorority blog.

QKD blog
Shannon's blog
Jules' blog
Penny's blog
Tina's blog
Vicki's blog
Maria's blog
Kelly's blog
Kelly Jean's blog
WIS blog
Bev (SG's) blog
Andrea's blog
Victoria's blog
Lara's blog
Anessa's blog
Helene's blog
Alex's blog
Nina's blog
The Store

Try It Out Tuesday

Tuesdays on the store blog for Susana's Custom Art & Card Design (SCACD) the Design Team does a Try It Out Tuesday (TIOT). This week, as the spotlighter, I got to play along!!!

The project was to alter/create a notebook. The minute I heard it, I knew exactly what I wanted to do. I created a coloring notebook for my niece with the wonderful exclusive images I have from Susana's store.


I stamped an assortment of images by Victoria Case, Elisabeth Bell and Anki.



I cut chipboard covers and covered and decorated them with Basic Grey and one of the images. Then I bound it all together. I hope you enjoy it. I had a wonderful time creating it, and I think my niece with love it!

FUNSANSA! with Young Alexa

I have been asked to Spotlight Design this week for one of my very, very, VERY favorite places to shop Susana's Custom Art & Card Design. She has several EXCLUSIVE to her store stamp lines. One of them includes this stamp of Young Alexa designed by Elisabeth Bell. She just melts my heartstrings. Is there anything better than a child with a book? I can't think of much.



I am really looking forward to sharing several of the stamps and other items this week that available at Susana's store. You will never find customer service as fantastic as she provides anywhere. Susana is AMAZING. I swear that woman packs orders in her sleep just to be sure they are timely! Be sure and show her some love!

Join me again tomorrow as I participate in the Design Team's -Try It Out Tuesday. I am super excited about the project I have in store for you! See what the Design Team has done at the store blog.

Sharing more creations

The card I created uses the Lady & Fox Mermaid stamp released this month at Queen Kat Designs. I really enjoyed the background portion of the image. I will admit taking a peek at how Maigan Lynn colored the image in her artwork just to be certain I knew what the lines represented. Now that I have actually colored it once though, I have no doubt that I can go crazy next time! I am also feeling the need to expand my mermaid collection to include the others that have background as options such as Lani with background and Lorali with background just to name two.


I also used the Tinkering Ink paper from the 6x6 paper pack with ribbons from Queen Kat Designs. This is a fabulous pack to play with!!

Don't forget YOU can win one of these WONDERFUL mermaid stamps by entering the Verona's Challenge on the WIS blog.

There is a current Design Team call going on for Queen Kat Designs through Sept. 15.

Fairy ATC

I have enjoyed making a few ATCs lately. This one is done with two of the stamp sets from Elemental doodles. It is Forest Fairies and the butterfly is from Mystic Fairy. Once I got the border figured out it all fell into place.

Queen Kat Designs BLOG HOP!!!

Welcome to my first week as part of the Queen Kat Designs blog hop!!! I am SUPER excited and hope you enjoying hopping with me :).

If you have arrived here on your own, I am THRILLED to have you, but you are missing out on some amazing creations. Be certain to start at the QDK blog to catch them all. If you have arrived here from Helene's blog, then you are at the next stop in the hop.

This week our challenge was to use the colors pink and teal. FABULOUS!! As one that grew up in the 80's this set of colors is near and dear. I grabbed Lani and knew that she would be just perfect for this color combination.



I just could not resist the pearl belly bling. I hope Maigan Lynn will forgive me, LOL!!

Now- continue back to the Queen Kat Designs blog to finish the hop. Or better yet, hop on over to the store and get all the fabulous things you have seen during this hop and anything else your heart desires! Every order over $25 gets a free goodie bag-while supplies last.

The Second WIS Hazing Event and 3rd Verona's challenge are taking place right now as well so I would recommend taking a closer look. Certainly some fabulous prizes at stake!

Thank you so much for hopping by!

QKD blog
Shannon's blog
Jules' blog
Penny's blog
Tina's blog
Vicki's blog
Maria's blog
Kelly's blog
Kelly Jean's blog
WIS blog
Bev (SG's) blog
Andrea's blog
Victoria's blog
Lara's blog
Anessa's blog
Helene's blog
Alex's blog
QKD blog


Ingredients:
stamps- Queen Kat Designs, paper-Basic Grey, cardstock, ink- Momento & ColorBox chalk, Kaisercraft pearls, EK Success punches, Prismacolor markers, Sakura star dust gelly roll pen

For a Dear Friend

I have had the honor of assembling this comfort afghan for a dear friend. I am saddened that it is needing to be sent, but at least I can do this. I hope she can feel how much she is loved.

GREAT Blog Candy

Sweet Pea Stamps is currently giving away some fabulous Blog Candy. The details can be found here. Don't forget, there is also a wonderful sale going on right now. These images have been so much fun for me to play with that I hope you just grab them up! I know you will love them!!!

Elemental Doodles & Monday Mojo #99

I saw the Monday Mojo sketch this week and my brain went a bit crazy designing with one of my stamps from Elemental Doodles. It just lent itself to the sketch so well. This stamp is in the Mystic Fairy set. I really like the design and versatility of it. I think you will be seeing more of this one :)

My debut on WIS!

Today is THE day!!! I would love for you to visit and let me know what you think!
Here is my post on Whimsical Ink Sorority.

While you are there, grab the details about the Design Team call and apply! Then go to the store and grab some of the great Queen Kat Design stamps!

WIS!!!

What is WIS you might ask. Well, it is just about the BEST THING that has ever happened to me!!!
I have been selected to be a member of the Whimsical Ink Sorority!!!!!
Now, if you have looked at my blog at all- you will have noticed that I have a passion for mermaids and fairies. THIS is all about that!!!!
Queen Kat Designs carries some of the most amazing mermaid stamps I have ever seen. Right now she has a FABULOUS sale going on so RUN and get some! She has a lot of wonderful stamps, but the moment I saw the mermaids, there was NO turning away. Now I am required to play with them, oh be still my heart!!! LOL!
So, please look for me on Fridays on the Whimsical Ink Sorority BLOG. Even better, visit daily to see all the amazing talent there and participate in Verona's challenge for a chance to win -perhaps even a mermaid of your very own!

Hayden- from the Gumdrop Gang

This card is my first official design team item for Sweet Pea Stamps. You can find all the details HERE on their blog.

Fluffy

I created this card for a challenge on SCACD's group on Paper Craft Planet. The challenge involved both a sketch and a color challenge. I really had to push myself on this one, but once it started to fall into place it almost created itself. The stamp is one of the Anki's Sweethearts exclusive to Susana's store.

Victoria Case challenge #11

I missed getting my item for challenge #10 completed so I combined it with this week's challenge of a sketch. My entry uses Victoria Case's digi image Dragon Cake. Victoria is retiring a LOT of her digi images very soon. Be sure to get yours while you can!!!!

WIS: Verona's Challenge/ Sunday Sketch & Stamp

Whimsical Ink Sorority is having a weekly challenge called "Verona's Challenge". I was very inspired by the colors used of yellow, blue and brown. This is another one of the Queen Kat stamps.
I also used the sketch from the Sunday Sketch & Stamp #8.

Flutter By Wednesday #68

This week on the Flutter By Wednesday the challenge is to not use ANY patterned paper. This is what I have created and it is using stamps from Sweet Pea Stamps. Loving this set! Don't forget they have a big sale running through Sunday!

Dare you to Digi Stamp challenge #18

WOW! Challenge # 18 already. It seems like these just started! They are so much fun to do.
This weeks challenge is distressing. I had fun not only getting a distressed look, but playing with Flower Soft as well on this image from the Digistamp Boutique.

Leanne's blog candy

WOW! She is giving away an entire set of the Gorjuss Girls set #3 from Sugar Nellie! I love all the creations I have seen made with these stamps! Check it out for yourself at Leanne's Blog!

La-La Land Crafts - Design Team call

I posted here a few days ago about a new company coming that not only has some fabulous looking sneaks, but also was offering some amazing blog candy.
Now she is offering not only ANOTHER blog candy, but she has put out a call for the Design Team!! If you have any interest whatsoever, I say "GO FOR IT". Here is the front page BLOG link.

Mojo Monday #97

I created this for the Mojo Monday sketch challenge and got to use my new stamps from Sweet Pea Stamps. I love this Butterfly Thank You.

Doing the Happy Dance!!

I received an email today telling me that I have been selected to be part of the Design Team for Sweet Pea Stamps!!! I am soooooooooooooooo excited!!! You really should check out their stamps. There are some new ones being released very shortly that are on a pre-sale until August 2 and several others on a 50% off sale!!!.

And the best part- my name in lights, LOL!!

In Honor of Marine Lance Cpl. Daniel R. Bennett (23)

A comfortafghan is being sent to the parents of Marine Lance Cpl. Daniel R. Bennett in his honor. I can only imagine the pain of losing a child and I certainly hope it brings them some small measure of comfort.

Tiddly WingsBlog Candy

This adorable set of digi images is the blog candy being given away. Help spread the word for a chance to win!!! Visit Tales from Pollycraft to enter.

Midnight Madness Challenge

I have just found another challenge blog that I think will be a lot of fun and VERY inspiring. It is Midnight Madness sketch challenge. This is my entry for the week. It is an image from Victoria Case exclusive for SCACD.

Comfort Afghan in the Mail

This is being mailed to a Mother and Father that recently lost a daughter. I can not imagine the pain they must be feeling, but I really hope this brings even a small amount of comfort.

VC Challenge # 8

For the Victoria Case Stamps Challenge this week it is a color challenge of hot pink, orange, and white. This was a LOT of fun. There were speed challenges being hosted on the PCP Victoria Case group. One of them was circles. This polka dot paper inspired this card that works for both challenges! The image is one of the Victoria Case exclusive for SCACD.

Hot Stuff

Looking to hit the beach and keeping cool :). This is an image from Pink Petticoat. This card design is for the sketch challenge at Mojo Monday #95 as well as Digital Tuesday #15. Digital Tuesday challenge is a 1,2,3- 1 image, 2 patterned papers and 3 embellishments. I chose to interpret the 3 embellishments as 3 different kinds of embellishments :). Hope you enjoy this card. I love the bright colors for summer!

Another BLOG with some candy

There is a NEW stamp company coming called La-La Land Crafts. Fun name isn't it? Anyway, there is a sneak peek of one of the stamps and the opportunity to win not only the stamp, but also some other candy on the company blog here.

A house of boys

I and the cat are the only females in a house full of boys. Now, full here means 2 sons, a hubby and their assorted friends. That said, I am going to share some observations about living in a house where the boys out number the girls.

1-bodily functions are things to be discussed at length-especially if it gives you bragging rights

2-we have a family orthopedist

3-teenage boys smell, not a little, but a LOT! Candles and warmers just don't cut it, but sometimes you do what you have to do

4-appropriate dinner time conversation is subject to a much broader range of topics than I would really like it to be

5-humoring Mom and ooing and aahing over things pink, lacy or pretty is something required, not optional, even if you have no idea what the item is

6-calling a person names and insulting or teasing them mercilessly is actually a good thing because it means you like them

And finally----- the toilet seat stays up.

Victoria Case Challenge #7

The challenge this week for Victoria Case is a sketch. I am very pleased with the end result and hope you like it too. I think my favorite is the glitter eyelids, LOL! This image is a digi from Victoria Case titled Water Fairy. Not only is it a lovely image, but it is the image that first led me to find Victoria Case. I saw a card made with it at SCS and immediately Googled Victoria Case. I was instantly in love :).

Elisabeth Bell Blog Candy

There is some fantastic blog candy on Elisabeth Bell's blog right now. Check it out, it runs until July 19, 2009.

DU2DS challenge #15

This week the DU2DS challenge is a color challenge of pink, white and black. I had SO much fun with the BW coloring the other day I decided to do it again :). This image is Tara by Chris of Sketching Stamper and one of my favs. She also just had some new Butterfly Fairies she released you should check out :)

more blog candy

Some fabulous blog candy can be found here. Go check it out! WOWSERS!

Lani

I received this fabulous Lani and just had to do something with her. What better thing than to enter the sketch challenge at Whimsical Ink Sorority that was part of the new release Blog Hop?

DU2DS Challenge #14

The Dare You 2 Digi Stamp challenge this week is embossing. I used a digi image from Victoria Case and the cuttlebug happy birthday embossing folder.

Victoria Case Challenge #6

The challenge this week is to use red, black and kraft. This is my entry and my first attempt at black and white coloring. Many, many thanks to Katie Cotton and her tutorials. I had a BLAST and can see myself coloring in black and white again and again.

Introducing Brandt & FBW

This image is part of the July release at Paper Makeup Stamps and I am honored to be able to preview it for you! It is named after my son and not only did Katie make me cry, my son has been telling EVERYONE about fairy Brandt! Isn't he just fabulous?!??!
This is also my entry for Flutter By Wednesday #64.

Blog Candy - Jacilynn

Jacilynn is offering some wonderful blog candy- go check it out.

While you are there, look at her fantastic cards. She really does some fun things!

DU2DS challenge #18 & Flutterby Wednesday

This is my entry for the Dare You 2 Digi Stamp challenge and Danni's Flutterby Wednesday. The image is from Spiral Whisper and as a mom of two boys I think it is pretty fabulous! Hope you enjoy my creation! This is my first time working with this image and I am going to certainly give it some more attention!

VC Stamp Challenge #5

I created this for the Victoria Case Challenge and actually used one of her FREE images, Tara. I think she is just adorable and had a lot of fun with this card. I took a bit of liberty with the sketch, but like how it all came together.

WOW- I am honored

I received this award from Stressed Stamper. Thank you so much!
Now, I need to spend some time finding others to give it to as well :). Watch for the list to grow here :)

Ruth
ProMarker Challenge
Gabby
Radha
Sankari
Randi
Skip To My Lou
ScrappyRat

Doodle Palace BLOG Candy

Doodle Palace is having some celebration BLOG candy. Check it out and congratulate them on their success. You could even shop a bit if you want ;).

LOVERLY Aliens

I LOVE these little alien/monsters from Victoria Case. They are digi and just cute as can be.

Love the HuggaBuggs

The HuggaBuggs from Bella Stamps are just fun. I think that Miles here is my FAVORITE. Maybe it is because I am the Mom of Boys or maybe it is just because he is so cute! Regardless, LOVE him.

SCACD sketch challenge

Each month on PCP Susana's Custom Art & Card Design has a challenge. This month it is a sketch and here is my first entry. Come join us and share YOUR creation for the challenge!

Flutter By Wednesday Challenge

The challenge this week was to use fairies or butterflies. RIGHT UP MY ALLEY :) Thanks Danni!

DU2DS #10

I just love the Dare You To Digi Stamp Friday challenges. I am a bit bummed I will miss the next one, but may just do it anyway for fun :). This week the challenge is to use ribbon. Anyone who knows me, knows I had plenty of selection available to work with! LOL! This image is from Doodle Palace and I just love it. I have been wanting to use these colors with it since I got it.

I LOVE VICTORIA CASE!!

As you may have noticed, I have some image designers that I really like and enjoy their style. Victoria Case is certainly one of them. Today she has a FREE digi on her BLOG that is completely AMAZING! Be certain you hop over and ask nicely for it. Check out all her other wonderful images as well. Her design team has some fantastic examples on her BLOG.

Victoria Case Challenge #2

The challenge is to do a card in pink, white and black. This was FUN! I actually did 2 in this color scheme. The first is in this post and the second is here. Which is your favorite?

Mojo Monday # 89 Challenge

This card is for the Mojo Monday sketch challenge. The image is one of the Victoria Case exclusively for Susana's Custom Art and Card Design.

Nuts About You

I just LOVE these new stamps, Hearts and Hugs by Victoria Case exclusively for Susana's Custom Art and Card Design. The entire set is AMAZING!! This one is my favorite- today anyway ;)

DU2DS #9

For the Dare You 2 Digi Stamp challenge this time, it was a sketch. Great one I might add :). I had these fabulous monster images from Victoria Case and used one for this challenge. Enjoy!

Willy the Worm

This is a free image from Victoria Case and the card was created for a challenge she is doing right now. This one was super fun and I really like the sketch from the challenge. Will most likely use it in my card making again!

DU2DS #8 and Sketch Saturday #52

The Dare You To Digi Stamp challenge this week was to create a boy card. I really thought this image from Squigglefly was just fun for a boy card. It was a blast to make anyway :). The design is inspired by the Sketch Saturday #52. I love using the bright colors for cards for boys.

Comfort Afghan

This is being mailed tomorrow to a very special lady. Aren't the squares the donors send just beautiful! I am in awe every time I open and envelope.

Challenge for 2RedBananas

This card is for the sketch challenge at 2RedBananas, and I was able to use the FABULOUS Birthday Lauren from Paper Makeup Stamps.

Comfort Afghan

This comfort afghan is being sent to a young lady that has broken her leg in two places. I think it turned out very pretty with the different squares from the donors. I hope she enjoys it.