#you'refabulous...

Hello, hello!

It's been a while since I've colored up a Pee Wee digi so I figured I should remedy that situation with a quick card. This Bz Bz Bz girlie girl is another one that I've had printed and sitting on my desk for ages so it feels really good getting her onto a card. I paired her up with another one of the Now & Then paper pads because I loved how this bold design looks like it is pointing right at Bz Bz Bz from all directions. Which works because it sure looks like she's the center of her own little digitally connected world, LOL. I also played off of her online presence with the  hash tag sentiment that I printed up. A few silver brads was all I needed for embellishment since I wanted to keep with a clean and streamlined look. 

Alrighty then... #latergators!   

Heehee... oh how I crack myself up...  :)     

Supply list:
cardstock- Bazzill and Copic X-Press It
paper- My Mind's Eye (Now & Then)
digital stamp- Pee Wee Designs (Bz Bz Bz)
computer generated sentiment
brads
Copic Spica glitter pen
Copic markers:
skin- E000, E00, E11, R00, R20
hair- E35, E08, R59
eyes- E55, E37, BG000, 0
everything else- YG21, YG23, YG95, RV42, R32, RV14, RV11, BG45, BG49, G16, C00, C2, C4, C5, C7, B97, B99, BV29, BG000

Dog gone it...

Olo!

I've got another quick animal card that I made for my sister to share with y'all  today.  This time I went the canine route and used cutie patootie Kiki from Sister Stamps. I paired him up with an actual animal themed paper pad called Happy Tails, I figured that I'd get a lot of use out of it as I build a stash of these four legged friends cards. The primary colors tend to lead this one in a more masculine direction and as I'm looking at the kitty card I recently posted with it's soft pastel color scheme I just had to laugh. You see, when I was a little kid, for the longest time I thought that all cats were girls and all dogs were boys... don't ask me why, LOL! Anywho... it seems that I'm still following that thought process on these cards. I guess that just means that I'll have to challenge myself to make a conscious effort to reverse things the next go round, because I've got a boy cat that wouldn't appreciate all that girly frou frou... though he does have an affinity for ribbon. ;)

Okey dokey, have a great Friday my friends. Hope you have some crafty time scheduled for this weekend! 

Supply list:
cardstock- Bazzill and Copic X-Press It
paper- BoBunny (Happy Tails)
stamp- Sister Stamps (Kiki)
ink- Memento tuxedo black and Colorbox creamy brown
computer generated sentiment
My Favorite Things speech bubble die
Doodlebug and My Mind's Eye enamel dots
Studio Calico wood veneer stars
Copic markers:
Kiki- W3, W5, W7, W9, E30, E31, E34, E50, 110, R02
sentiment- B95, B97, Y38, YR04
stars- Y35

Hello...

Hey there!

I know it hasn't been that long since I posted the last SSC Slumber card but I got my light box back in commission so I was able to finish altering this version of her and get her on a card. I like her so much with her new open eyes that I didn't want to wait any longer to post this one. I used Fairest as my template to trace on the new eyes and just moved the pupils down a bit as well. I've paired my not-so-sleepy Slumber with a pretty new paper pad by My Mind's Eye, this Now & Then collection is really gorgeous.
While I was putting this card together I decided to try out the white version of the Pebbles rub-ons that I had... afraid to find out that I would have to chuck them just like the gold ones. I am happy to report that the white still went on like butter. Whew, what a relief! I'm still super bummed about the crappy gold ones but at least I should be able to use up this sheet of sentiments at my leisure. :)

Ok then, thanks for dropping by and I'll catch ya on the flip side! 

Supply list:
cardstock- Bazzill and Copic X-Press It
paper- My Mind's Eye (Now & Then)
stamp- The Greeting Farm (SSC Slumber and Fairest)
ink- Memento tuxedo black and Colorbox creamy brown
vellum
Pebbles rub-on sentiment
Prima flower
buttons
Colorbok enamel butterflies
Copic Spica glitter pen
Copic markers:
skin- E000, E00, E11, R00, R20, R22, R24, YG91, YG0000, BV01
hair- E35, E57, E59
eyes- BG72, BG57, BG000, 0
clothes- Y000, Y00, Y32, Y21, Y26, Y28, E81, R21, R22, R24

Purrr-fect...

Hello again!

My sister, Tracy, runs her own dog grooming business and she recently decided that she wants to also sell some animal themed greeting cards in her shop. As her card making big sister I've volunteered to make the cards she needs and this little Otsu card is amongst the first batch that I'm giving to her. This cute little Sister Stamps kitty is a recent purchase from CC Designs now that they are carrying SS again and I love him. And with this new project ahead of me I'm really hoping that a whole kitten set will be released from SS in the near future... fingers crossed!

Alrighty, I've got to wrap this up and get a move on. TTYL! :)    

Supply list:
cardstock- Bazzill and Copic X-Press It
paper- My Mind's Eye (Now & Then)
stamp- Sister Stamps (Otsu)
ink- Memento tuxedo black and Colorbox creamy brown
computer generated sentiment
CC Designs tiny scallop border die
Studio Calico sequins
Karen Foster brad
Copic Spica glitter pen
Copic markers:
otsu- E50, E51, E53, E55, W00, W1, E44, 0, R00, R02
yearn- BV23, BV25, BV29

Happy Birthday...

Olo!

So far it's shaping up to be a beautiful weekend. When the sun is shining like this it has me itchin' to get out and start planting some flowers but the chilly nights are still making it a bit early for that. So instead, I find myself stamping in the crafty room, which is always a good time too. :)

I'm entering today's card into this week's FFF challenge over at The Greeting Farm, it's an easy peasy one... paper piecing. Up Up Bean has been patiently waiting on my desk to see a little inky love and this seemed like just the challenge for her. I used some new Doodlebug paper to piece both her hat and the balloons. I added a bit of shading to both with my trusty Copics and I really like how the balloons now look kinda transparent with confetti flying inside them. And since Up Up looks to be celebrating I went ahead and made this a CAS birthday card.

Ok then, time for me to get ready for work. 
Have a good one!  

Supply list:
cardstock- Bazzill and Copic X-Press It
paper- Doodlebug (Sugar Shoppe)
stamps- The Greeting Farm (Up Up Bean), Hero Arts (sentiment)
ink- Memento tuxedo black and Colorbox creamy brown
Doodlebug Sugar Shoppe stickers
Doodlebug Sugar Shoppe Sprinkles
Copic Spica glitter pen
Copic markers:
skin- E000, E00, E11, R00, R20
hair- E30, E33, E37
clothes/balloons- Y23, Y35, YR65, YR68, RV10, RV11, RV04, RV09, C0, C1, C2, BG10, BG18

Sparkle...

Hello, hello!

TGIF everybody! Today I'm playing along with this month's challenge over on the Some Odd Girl blog. It's called Pot o' Gold and we are to use any metallic, shiny, or glittery gold paper or embellishments on our cards along with a SOG cutie of course. ;)

I had Happy Gwen already printed out and ready to go so it was her turn to make it onto a card. As for the gold accents, surprise, surprise... sequins! I also threw in some gold washi tape for good measure. I was also going to use a gold rub-on sentiment but that was a bust. Yea, I was not a happy camper at all. I got these "lovely" Pebbles sentiments in a card kit six months ago and used one of them right away without any complaints. But when I went to use them yesterday they were total crap-o-la, they just wouldn't stick to the paper at all. Now I've used quite a few rub-ons in my day and I've never had any go this bad this quickly... I was equally shocked and disappointed. So this is my little PSA for the day... if you feel like gambling and getting these rub-ons, be sure to use them up right away or you will find yourself having to throw away a whole sheet and feeling like a chump. :(

Ah well, despite that little set back I think the card turned out pretty cute in the end.
TTFN!     

Supply list:
cardstock- Bazzill and Copic X-Press It
paper- BoBunny (Modern Miss)
digital stamp- Some Odd Girl (Happy Gwen)
stamp- Studio Calico (sentiment)
ink- Memento tuxedo black and Colorbox creamy brown
Studio Calico gold sequins
Gold washi tape
Gold Smooch
Sharpie white marker
Copic Spica glitter pens
Copic markers:
skin- E00, E21, E13, R00, R20, BV01, W0, YG91
eyes- E84, E87, BG000, 0
hair- E21, E27, E49
clothes- R32, R35, R37, YR31, YR12, YR14, Y21, Y26, Y28

Hi...

Hi guys!

Apparently I needed to take a bit of a blogging break this past week. Life wasn't any busier than usual but for some reason I had a hard time getting into the crafty room. Happily, I'm feeling rejuvenated now and ready to jump right back into crafting and posting. :)

I guess you could say this card is my way of baby stepping back into everything. These now retired Kettos from Stamping Bella are still a favorite and since Madeline here was so quick to color she was just what I needed to get back into the swing of things. It also helped that she was already stamped and like everything else on this card, was pulled out of the mess on my desk. I even chose to use washi tape instead of pattern paper... shocker! ;)
And I think that sequins may just be my new embellishment love. The only thing that would make me happier is if they came in a few more smaller sizes so that I could really sprinkle 'em like my pearls and gems. But that is just nit picking really, I'm still smitten with them and predict that I'll be using them quite a bit in the near future. 

Alrighty then, I'll talk at'cha later!  

Supply list:
cardstock- Bazzill and Copic X-Press It
stamp- Stamping Bella (Madeline Ketto)
ink- Memento tuxedo black, Prima shabby tote
Studio Calico ombre washi tape
Basic Grey fabric yo-yos
Doodlebug and Studio Calico sequins
Pebbles rub-on sentiment
Copic Spica glitter pen
Copic markers:
skin- E000, E00, E11, R00, R20
hair- E31, E35, E57, E49
clothes- Y13, Y35, Y38, Y000, BG10, BG11, R24, R29, E09, YG11, G0000
background- BG0000

Find your happy...

Olo!

It's been beautiful and sunny in my neck of the woods this week, all the snow has melted off and I've been enjoying afternoon walks with my dog every day. Life is pretty darn good at the moment. :)

Another thing that recently made me very happy was the return of Sister Stamps to the CC Designs store. I was able to get a few that had been on my 'must have' list for quite a while, as well as some of their newer stamps like little Harumi here. My very first roommate freshman year of college was named Harumi. She was part of a student exchange program from Japan and I still remember her, so this stamp really takes me back and makes me smile. I created a simple scene for this Harumi to live in with some random scraps of pattern paper... I'm a sucker for cloud prints just for this reason, LOL.

Alrighty, time for me to get busy. Thanks for stopping by and TGIF everybody!   

Supply list:
cardstock- Bazzill and Copic X-Press It
paper- Glitz (clouds), Sweet Water (green), Dear Lizzy (green floral)
stamps- Sister Stamps (Harumi), Mama Elephant (sentiment)
ink- Memento tuxedo black and espresso truffle, Prima shabby tote
Prima flowers
Kaiser Craft pearls
Martha Stewart butterfly punch
American Crafts Knock Out border punch
Copic markers:
skin- E000, E00, E11, R00, R20
hair- T5, T7, T10
clothes- YG00, YG91, YG93, R11, R32, R35, E30, E31, E35

Enjoy your special day...

Hello, hello! 

I received the third installment of my Greeting Farm SSC subscription this past weekend and was delighted to see the princess theme continue. This little sleeping beauty is called Slumber... so cute! I actually stamped up a version of her without the closed eyes and was going to open them up with some altering but alas, after ten years the light bulb in my faithful old lightbox finally went out. So I'm either going to have to replace the bulb or look for a new one. Despite the set back I decided to go ahead and make a card with Slumber just how she is and I have to admit that even with closed eyes she's totes adorbs. She's actually very demure and dainty looking as she bats those long lashes of hers don'tcha think?  :)

And since I was coloring up a TGF stamp I decided to check out this week's FFF challenge and play along. It's an easy one... birthday cards, all I needed was the right sentiment and Slumber makes for a perfectly girlie little birthday card. I've gotta say, it's been so much fun getting these stamp club stamps each month that I went ahead and signed back up for another term and I'm keeping my fingers crossed for TGF versions of Belle and Tiana soon.  ;)

Toodles!  

Supply list:
cardstock- Bazzill and Copic X-Press It
paper- Making Memories (Spring)
stamps- The Greeting Farm (SSC Slumber), Papertrey Ink (sentiment)
ink- Memento tuxedo black, Prima shabby tote, Colorbox rose coral
Prima flowers
buttons
Kaiser Craft pearls
Martha Stewart butterfly punch
Copic Spica glitter pen
Copic markers:
skin- E000, E00, E11, R00, R20, W0, W1, YG91, YG93
hair- YR30, YR31, YR24, E35
clothes- R11, R32, R35, G00, G02, BG53, BG57, BG11, Y21, Y35

You're sweet...

Good morning!

Losing that hour to daylight savings is kinda kickin' my behind at the moment. I spent all day yesterday feeling like I was running and running and never getting quite caught up... I'm actually just now getting myself situated. Still that extra daylight in the afternoon sure is nice. ;)

I also want to thank everyone for being so understanding about my decision to take a break from Sweet November. It brought a lot of joy to my heart to read about the influence my crazy characters have had for some of you. At this time I don't know if and when I will ever be traveling back there but it isn't outside the realm of possibility. For now though, I'm just going to continue to enjoy stamping and coloring from all my favorite stamp companies. Like this Fairy Glen stamp from Sugar Nellie... A Little Bit of Gossip. I'm a big fan of this range of stamps and am slowly working my way through coloring up this release that I got last fall. Now that spring is here I'm thinking I'll finally get them all on to cards... here's hoping! :)

Alrighty, it's a day off for me but I've got some errands to run so I should get a move on.
Later gators!     

Supply list:
cardstock- Bazzill and Copic X-Press It
paper- October Afternoon (Fly A Kite and Detours)
stamps- Sugar Nellie (A Little Bit of Gossip), Papertrey Ink (sentiment)
ink- Versafine Onyx Black, Colorbox Creamy Brown
American Crafts jute twine
Prima flowers
buttons
EK Success ladybug stickers
Fiskars border punch
Sharpie white marker
Copic Spica glitter pen
Copic markers:
skin- E000, E00, E11, R00, R20
hair-E50, E21, E23, E25
everything else- YG21, YG23, YG95, R30, RV42, R32, Y35, Y38, E35, R20, E04, R24, W6, W9, YG0000, 0, E30, E31, BG70, BG72

A Bunny Tails winner and some news...

Welcome to the weekend my friends!

It's time to announce the winner of the Sweet November March release... this month has been all about Easter with the Bunny Tails set being introduced to the Sweet November family. Now without further ado the winner of the Sweet November March candy is:

• Bunny Tails goes to- Sara I.

Congratulations Sara! Please email me at: pete_danger @ hotmail.com with your mailing info and I will get your prize sent out as soon as possible.  :)

Big thanks again to everyone who came out for the March previews. Don't forget that all of the new stamps are now available in the CCD store.

And now for the big news, some of you may have read on Tress' blog that this is actually the last Sweet November release that I will have with CC Designs. After a little over four years of designing stamps I have had to make the tough decision to step away and let Sweet November go for the time being. I've had such an amazing time getting to share my little imaginings with all my fellow crafters but as life changes and new challenges and goals present themselves I've had to reevaluate what my time and energies go towards. And while I will certainly miss traveling into Sweet November Land with you each month I know that saying goodbye to SNL is the right choice for me. I want to thank everyone for joining me on this fantastic journey, Christine from CC Designs for giving me this opportunity, and especially all of the Sweet November Gals and Guest Gals that have so beautifully helped me showcase my stamps over the years. Tress and Nancy being my current team, a very heartfelt thanks goes to both of you dear ladies... you inspire me more than you know. :)

I'm also stepping down from my design team duties at CC Designs but I promise that does not mean that I am through stamping, crafting, and sharing my creations here on the ol' blog. I plan on being around as much as possible because I still very much love this wonderful hobby of ours. So even though some things are changing I've no plans to leave this blogging community any time soon. ;)     

Supply list:
cardstock- Bazzill and Copic X-Press It
paper- Pebbles (Garden Party)
stamps- CC Designs (Snail)
ink- Memento tuxedo black and Colorbox creamy brown
Glossy Accents
Studio Calico wood grain sequins
Doodlebug sequins
Tim Holtz tiny paperclip 
My Favorite Things doily die
Sakura stardust glitter pen
Copic makers:
snail- G20, YG91, YG61, YG93, E40, E81, 0
background- E40, E41, E43, 0, R00, R02, R14, YG00, YG03, YG67, BG57, Y35, Y38, E50, E30, E31

Egg-stra special Easter candy!

Good morning!

Today we are hopping down the bunny trail hoping to catch a glimpse of those sweet chocolate Easter bunnies as they prepare for all the jellybean eating and egg hunting fun of the holiday. These four long eared laddies have plenty to keep them busy as they hop from one task to the next. Whether it is painting eggs, hiding eggs, collecting butterflies, or even digging up a carrot or two it is difficult to find them resting for even a moment. Still, there is always one sure fire way to get an Easter Bunny to pause long enough to pose for a card or two and that is by bribing them with their favorite Easter treat... marshmallow peeps! Don't ask me why, but all that sugar seems to have a reverse effect on an Easter Bunny's energy level. Instead of experiencing a sugar rush, the bunnies mellow and relax for a short time but all too soon their natural energy returns and they are back to dashing about quick as a wink.

As a thanks for the peeps treat, these chocolate bunnies have some candy of their own to share with one lucky stamper today... take a look...     

The Bunny Tails candy kit includes; Sweet November Bunny Tails rubber stamp set, ten 6x6 sheets of Pebbles Garden Party paper, Prima flowers, Kaiser Craft pearls, ribbon, twine, buttons, doilies, Studio G stamp set, four envelopes, four card blanks and my card. 

All you have to do for a chance to win the candy is leave a comment on this post. If you link to the candy on your own blog that is great and much appreciated but not a requirement... I want everyone to be able to play along. And when I say everyone, I mean everyone. I will ship the candy anywhere in the world so everyone is encouraged to play! :) The candy will stay open through Friday, March 7th and I will announce the winner on Saturday, March 8th. 

Now you'll want to hop, hop, hop on over to Sweet November Gal Tress' blog, she has some sweet bunny love to share! :) 
Instead of using random generator I will be printing out names and tossing them in a hat SO if you leave a comment for Tress, you will get an extra name in the hat and this will up your chances of winning the candy. Fun, fun, fun! 

Well, that's a wrap on the CC Designs March sneak peeks. There are even more Bunny Tails previews over on the CCD blog today with another chance to comment and win so don't miss that as well! And all of the new March stamps will be available in the CCD store tomorrow, March 6th, at noon est!

Supply list:
cardstock- Bazzill and Copic X-Press It
paper- Pebbles (Garden Party)
stamps- Sweet November (Bunny Tails), Amy R (Egg-cellent Easter sentiments)
ink- Memento tuxedo black, Versafine onyx black, Prima shabby tote
Papertrey Ink twine
Kaiser Craft pearls
American Crafts Knock Out border punch
doilies
Sharpie white marker
Copic markers:
bunnies- E30, E31, E34, E40, 0, R00, R01, R02
clothes/accessories- BG70, BG72, B01, C1, C5, E74, E79, YG03, YG21, YG03, YG67, E35, E57, E59, RV42, R12, R14, Y11, Y32, Y38, YR04, Y13, Y35

Happy Easter...

Hello there!

It's time for March previews over at CC Designs and today we are shining the spotlight on the newest additions to the Roberto's Rascals range of stamps. These stamps are all about Easter and springtime fun, that's for sure! I've inked up Henry's Bunny for my card and I think he's just about the cutest little boy with a bunny that I've ever seen. Don't the pair of them look super happy? I've paired Henry up with some new Welcome Spring papers by Imaginisce and a new sentiment from Amy R stamps and everything came together to make for a cheery Easter card. 


Be sure to check out what my fellow CCD teammies have created over on the CCD blog today. As always, there are chances to win the new stamps while you are there so don't miss that!  Henry's Bunny along with the other March stamps and dies will be available for purchase at the CC Designs store Thursday, March 6th at noon EST.  

Supply list:
cardstock- Bazzill and Copic X-Press It
paper- Imaginisce (Welcome Spring)
stamps- Roberto's Rascals (Henry's Bunny), Amy R (Egg-cellent Easter sentiments)
ink- Memento tuxedo black, Versafine onyx black, and Prima shabby tote
My Mind's Eye and Basic Grey enamel dots
Copic markers:
skin- E000, E00, E11, R00, R20
hair- E44, E47, E49
clothes- E30, E31, E34, B91, B93, B01, B37, BV29, E40, E81, 0, C1
bunny- W0, W1, W3, R01, R02, 0