Design Clique #10

This week we worked with Fluffles Flower Bea from Stampendous.

The first card is by Marie: http://www.marielovestostamp.blogspot.com/

The second one is mine. It's a candy Bar, wrapped in DSP

The last is by Tara: http://www.taraspapercrafts.blogspot.com/

CDS Sneek Peak, Words of Sypathy

Here's my creations with Words of sympathy which is a sentiment set available on February 1st.


The first card is the sketch and colour challenges Laurie challenged us with. The colours are Pumpkin, Olive, Kraft and Apricot. The stamps are Words of Sympathy and Charlie Frolic. I faux stitched with my Black Copic Multi Liner. I also sponged all my edges which you cant really see but looks great in person.

I coloured with Copics YR12-15-18, YG95-97, E42-43-44-47.

Next I made a punch art card. I made an inside mat but of course my camera is acting up and I cant upload the photo to share with you. I used Yoyo, Galore, Black and White. My small oval punch and my Crimper to do the leaf.

That was fun, make sure and go to the CDS DT's blogs listed in my sidebar to see more:o)

CDS Sneak Peek, Critter Barn

So here we are day 3 (for me) of our Clear Dollar Stamps sneak peeks. This one is called Critter Barn and will be available on February 1st as well.

I used tons of scraps for little here's and there's including Bashful, Garden, Riddinghood, Kraft, and Silver. I added the white to my Barn with my Singo Gel Pen and opened the doors with my Hobby Blade.

Well when I saw the doors I thought British Flag:o) so with the help of my Black Copic Multi Liner and a Ruler I added a couple extra lines and Voila. The sentiment is from Snowman Wishes (CDS). My CS is Riddinghood Red and I coloured with Copics: R39, B39.

Remember to come back tomorrow for more, and to check out the other DT members blog to see what they are up to.

CDS Sneek Peak, Sweet Jesus

Here it is, another release. This set by Clear Dollar Stamps is called Sweet Jesus and just like me it goes perfect with candy treats;o)

It will be available for purchase on February 1st.

I used Kiwi Kiss and Taken with Teal and the DSP is SU!'s Bali Breeze. This little nut purse has a Velcro attachment under the flap so you can open and close it. I coloured with Copics E41-42-43.
To get my circles I used my Coluzzle Cutting System and my SU! punches.

This guys screamed KISSES so I threw in some almond ones.

I used my Top Notes Die twice cutting the riddinghood down with my Hobby Blade. My colours are Riddinghood Red and Brushed Silver.

Nice and simple but a great gift:o)


Well I've been selling these tins for what seems like an eternity and lucky for me I still had some.
I covered Hershey Nuggets with Ginger Blossom DSP and water coloured my Flowers to match with Groovy Guava and Ruby Red. I used my Scallop and Circle Punches for the medallion base and 5/8" Olive Grosgrain. My cardstock colours are Olive, River Rock, Groovy Guava, and Ruby Red.

Stay tuned for tomorrows release and log onto all the other Design Team Members Blogs (listed in my sidebar) to see the rest of the creations.

CDS Sneek Peek, Zoo Critters

Wahoo I get to show what I've been up to for Clear Dollar Stamps, This set is called Zoo Critters and will be available for purchase February 1st.

The first card was a challenge to use no DSP.

I used Summer Sun with Bayou and Sky. Coloured with Copics C2-4-6-8, Y35-38.

It says "You Melt My Ice":o)

The second card was a challenge to use scoring as part of the decor.

This guy says "I'm Wild About You".

I used Pumpkin Pie and So Saffron CS with Linen thread, my word window punch, and Orange Brads. Coloured with Copics YR23-24, E08-09, W4.

Make sure a visit the other gals blogs for their creations:o) You can find their websites in my sidebar.

See you tomorrow.

Happy EARLY Mother's Day

My ducks are in a row how about yours? You guessed it another Whipper Snapper.


I used Riddinghood Red, Pumpkin Pie, and Summer Sun. Chit Chat Rub-ons from SU! and Crystal Effects to emboss.

Coloured with Copics: Y02-32-35-38.

Who's there?

Otto the Owl by Whipper Snapper:o)

I used Olive and Chocolate matched with some left over DP I had. I used my corner rounder and sponged the edges in Chocolate to dirty them up. Again with the Crystal Effects, I know it's a sickness. The sentiment is Chit Chat Rub-ons from SU!

Coloured with Copics: W0-2, E40,42-43-44-47, YG95-97.

Sick Chick

Ha I thought of that title all by myself;o) This sick chick is illustrated by Anna Wight and sold at Whipper Snapper so hope on over and check out there NEW Spring Summer Line at: www.whippersnapperdesigns.com

The paper is Chatter Box and the sentiment is a SU! Rub-on from Chit Chat.

Coloured with Copics: YG91, Y28, YR21, R11-20-21-22, RV23, E40-41-43-44-47-49.

Design Clique #9

This week we used Right at Home by Stampin' UP!

The first card is by Marie: http://www.marielovestostamp.blogspot.com/


The second card is by me:o)


And the third is by Tara: http://www.taras-paper-crafts.blogspot.com/

I actually made mine over a year ago for a friend who was moving, as announcements cards. I used River Rock, Bayou, and Chocolate.

Too late for a Peek-A-Boo?

Well since I don't make Halloween Cards at Halloween why not make them now:o)

Yet again we have another Whipper Snapper, only this time it's not a new release. WHAT You say? well I actually made this card awhile back and never got around to posting it. I hope you like it.

The DSP is Retired SU! and my colours are Artichoke and Moss.

I used to write my Copics on the back of my images in pencil so I'd know what I used but that kinda back fired this time because now it's glued down:o)

If I was to guess, I'd say: Y35-38, YR18, G20-21-24, C2-4-6-8, E44-47.

A thanx to Shirley

Look what I got from Shirley: www.acraftyspot.blogspot.com


Now to pass it on to 5 inspiring blogs.....wow that's a challenge, there's SSSSOOOOOOO many!

Well I guess I'll pick 5 blogs that you don't already know I follow.


Paula: http://paulatracy66.typepad.com
Michelle: www.stopandstamptheroses.blogspot.com
Mary Jo: www.technostamper.blogspot.com
Stacey: www.twinshappy.blogspot.com
Carol: www.happinessblooms.blogspot.com

Spreading Cheer

Okay I think this stamp is my favorite:o) You know that's going to change tomorrow but for today it's Bird Vine. Oh and as if I didn't have to mention it's by Whipper Snapper

My colours are Caribbean, Regal Rose and Kiwi Kiss. I stamp the Caribbean with Canvas and used Chit Chat Rub-ons for my sentiment. You cant tell in the picture but the leaves are embossed with Crystal Effects and center of the flowers has a drop of Silver Glitter Gel pen.

Coloured with Copics: YG93-99, G20, B00-52, RV32, Y35.

Easter Wishes

AWE right? I LOVE this little guy or should I say Gal?????? Her name is Bernadette and she is by Whipper Snapper too.

I used DP that I cant identify (surprise, surprise:o) matched with Sky, Pirouette, and Pretty in Pink. I had hospital green brads kickin' around that matched nicely and the sentiment is from the Chit Chat rub-ons.

Coloured with Copics: G40-82, B41-45, Y35-38, RV32-34, W2-4-6-8, E41-42-43-44.

Funky Flowers

This image is called Funky Abstract Flowers by Whipper Snapper also.

I used Mystery DP paired with Amethyst and Bashful Taffeta. Decorated with Crystal Effects and Dew Drops.

Coloured with Copics: BV08-11, B00-52, G20, YG93-97.

For Baby

Okay seriously HOW CUTE is this guy from Whipper Snapper? I think it's a MUST OWN!

The card size is 5.5x5.5 to suit the rather large image. I used Crystal Effects and Satin ribbon for my depth.

Coloured with Copics: R20-21-22, YG95-97, G20, Y32- YR21.

Baby Bear

You guessed it another Whipper Snapper release called Teddy by Anna Wight.

I used Amethyst, Sky, and Baja for my colour combo. And faux stitched for some razzle with my Singo Gel Pen;o)

Coloured with Copics: B000-52, BV01-11, C2.

Little Bunny Foo Foo

This guys name is Chester and he's from Whipper Snapper also:o)

I used Wasabi and Summer Sun. My brads were silver brads that I coloured with a Copic marker to be black, it worked great:o)

Coloured with Copics: G20-21-94, Y08-35-38, R24, W2-4-6-8, E50-53-55-57.

Flowergarden Frog

Another AWESOME new Whipper Snapper release called Flowergarden Frog.

I used Cellery and Baja AND IT LOOKS RAD TOGETHER, in person! try it for yourself:o)

Coloured with Copics: YG01, Y00-02, G20-21-24, BG000-72, B21.

Oh My Goodness

THERE HERE! over 145 NEW Whipper Snapper images have hit the scene.

Check them out here: http://www.whippersnapperdesigns.com/store/shop/rubber-stamps/spring-summer-2009?limit=all

I've been creating with them for some time now and am SO excited to show you what I've come up with, one a day will keep the 12 step program away;o)

This one's called Calamity Jane.


I used Orchid Opulence & Summer Sun with Tempting Turquoise. WEIRD I KNOW! My sentiment is from SU!'s Chit Chat Rub-ons. I fancied it with Crystal Effects and Dazzling Diamonds. Even the collar has BLING! HA

Coloured with Copics: W5-7-9-10, C4-6-8, YR16-18, Y38, YG07-67, B00-12-14, RV17-19-32-34, R46.

Design Clique #8

This week we used Sick Bug from Whipper Snapper as our focal point.

The first card is by Marie: http://www.marielovestostamp.blogspot.com/

The second card is by Tara: http://www.tars-paper-crafts.blogspot.com/

And the third is by me:o)

Strawberry Treats

This is a project I did with my stamp club awhile back and thought you might like to see it since my posting has been non-existent lately.

I promise my creating is off the charts right now. I'm making so much, it's just all dated and you cant see it yet:o( Hang tight though it's worth the wait.

I have a template I traced for the strawberries that I will gladly email you upon request. They are super fast & easy to put together and are filled with yummy surprises.

I stamped the riddinghood CS with SU!'s Itty Bitty Backgrounds to give it "seeds".

Bundle of Joy

Well I'm back from my long weekend of snowboarding at Whistler Mountain (home of the 2010 Olympics).

All though I had great intentions of colouring ALL weekend, the snow got the best of me:o) Because I forgot my Colourless Blenders I struggled to get a couple images coloured. Most of which are the BRAND NEW DESIGNS from Whipper Snapper which will be released later this month.

In this card I used WSD Bunch of Grapes and SU!'s Chit Chat Rub-ons. My colour theme is Mellow Moss Always, Artichoke, and Pale & Perfect Plum. I stamped Canvas on the artichoke to give it texture and accessorised with White brads, Gingham and Taffeta.

Coloured with Copics: BG93-96-99, E43-44, C1, V5-6-9-12.

Design Clique #7

This week we used a retired SU!'s, Oh So Lovely for our focal point.

The first card is by Tara: www.taras-paper-craft.blogspot.com

The second card is by Marie: www.marielovestostamp.blogspot.com

And the third is by me:o)

My sentiment is Brighter Tomorrows from SU! I used Black, White, and Bashful Blue for my ambiance. I coloured with Copics B91-93-95-97 and highlighted with Crystal Effects.

Lily the Fairy

Pink Cat Studio's is having a contest on their Blog right now (it's in my must see's) where you print this images and create whatever you want with it. When your finished you email it to them and the winner will receive 1 new release and a set of their choosing:o)


The image is a print off from Pink Cat Studios and the sentiment is from Artful Inkables. I used my Nestibilities and Big Shot to make the focal point. Paired it with mystery textured DSP I had kickin' around and matched up Old Olive, with Chocolate Chip. I decorated her wings with Dazzling Diamonds and her checks with my singo white gel pen.

I CAREFULLY coloured with Copics: E00-43-44-47-95, BG000-34-72, YG93-95.

Grandmother's Birthday Book

You got to see the Artfully Asian invitations I sent out to my family inviting them to our grandmothers 90th Birthday event. Well to add to that I made a guest book for her.

We are having a get together at St. Catherine's Anglican Church 2hrs before this evenings service. We are expecting around 75 family members to attend including a dozen flyer-in-ers.

The little flappy thing Velcro's onto the backside.

I alternated 1/4 grosgrain up the spine and used Taffeta on the cover.

I used the sentiment from Elegant Angel a retired SU! set, and DCWV- Nursery-Girl Vines & Flowers???? DSP (I have no idea what I'm talking about) that matched Vanilla, Pink Pirouette, Certainly Celery, and Barley Banana CS.

I lined the inside of every page with Vanilla matted on one of the colours and corner rounded.

Just Swingin' By

It felt great to participate in a Colour Challenge.

I normally steer away from them because I LUVS ME MONOCHROMATICS;o) but I knew if I could pull this off, it would be a Christmas Miracle. I HATED THESE COLOURS because they reminded me of the Cutie Pie Paper SU! had last catty, BARF! But with a slight modification from Rose Red to Riddinghood Red I am pleasantly surprised.

I don't know which way I like better??????

I used CDS's Monkey Madness and Aloha sets. The colour challenge was Rose Red, Certainly Celery, Baja Breeze and More Mustard (which was optional) But I was fresh outta Rose Red so in came Riddinghood Red.

I coloured with Copics: G20-82-94, E43-44-47, BG72-75.

Your turn to make one. The deadline is Sun the 4th and the SCS upload code is CDSWCC1

Design Clique #6

This week we made our cards using CC Designs Angels Everywhere which is the Gingersnaps Line:o) The sets great, it comes in a labeled tin with 7 different angels to choose from, mounted on EZ Mount. To buy your own set check out http://www.allthatscraps.com/

The first card is by Tara: http://www.taras-paper-crafts.blogspot.com/

The second card is by Marie: http://www.marielovestostamp.blogspot.com/

My Design Clique #6

and the third is by me:o)

I coloured with Copics: E43-44-47-95, Y28, YG91, G20, R11-81-83-85-89.

I haven't finished this project completely. I plan for it to have an Angel on every second page with my journaling along side it. Then I'll add a photo on the base page.

I used Rose Red with Pretty in Pink and Pink Pirouette.

Believe it or not but there was no Green Copic marker that complimented this DP! YES I own all 344 Sketch markers and the closest blend I found was G2o and YG91. SHOCKING I know!

HUGE savings

There is some HUGE savings and NEW releases going on at Whipper Snapper and Clear Dollar Stamps.

WSD is offer 20% off all orders placed now through Jan 4th when you enter discount code "NEWYEAR" when checking out. Go to http://www.whippersnapperdesigns.com/ to check it out.

CDS has TONS of new things available this month. There is tons of New Years Deals with savings up to 70% OFF! Go to http://www.cdstamps.com/ and check out the New in January items along with the New Years Specials.

Polar Bear Swimming

Yesterday was the 89th annual Polar Bear Swim at English Bay AND I WENT IN!
Running in with 18 friends Me and 3 others came out together after 25 mins. BURR!

Our group was named the Polar Beers.......and you guessed it, we were Hammered:o)


I'll get back to crafting once I thaw out, I promise