Heres the Scoop....

This title couldn't be more accurate for today. Last night I did a little research and note taking to share some of the things I have found during my blog hopping.

1st ...there are new wooden stamps at Michaels and they are "go green" friendly. They have a cute owl (yes I have jumped on the owl bandwagon my friend thinks its funny b/c I said I wouldn't buy an owl stamp and now I have bought two in one week) and a circle sentiment saying "go green". I really think they are so cute and they are only a buck. Who could argue?

2nd...I am obsessed with the new GORJUSS GIRLS from sugar nellie. This very talented artist Julie Campbell got me hooked on them with her beautiful card! You definitely will want to check out this card. http://www.stampedinhisimage.blogspot.com/ She posted it on Saturday March 7th so you may have to scroll down.

3rd...MFT stamps has all kinds of things going on.

Bubble Bin

I just learned that every Monday they do a "What's in the bubble bin". It is a weekly special on certain stamp sets and they are at great prices. Check it out here http://www.mftstamps.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=43

Also if you head over to splitcoaststampers.com you can find the "Who's that girl" MFT challenge for 03/09. You will have to hurry though b/c you have to post a card by 3/11 to qualify for a prize. http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=164 The challenge requires you to use a "Who's that girl set" with paper piecing. Lucky for me I have one already made to share...but maybe I will make another.

4th...Another great stamper has some amazing posts on her blog you will want to check out...

http://papercuts.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/

-She has a cute card made with the Tea for Two set from MFT

-She made another cute MFT with the new bunny release

(bunny under tree drinking tea) say that five times fast :)

She also has a gorjuss girls card from Sugar Nellie that is just fantastic!

Okay well my card for today is simple but I am happy with the way it turned out. I used some papers from my 6x6 pad Sunshine Lollipops by Sassafras. This paper pack has a whole lot of colors that are bright and fun so I think this worked out well. I am still working on my copic coloring but I am definitely having fun during the learning process. I bought these cute brown felt flowers at my LSS and love them. Hope you like the card!

Have a Terrific Tuesday!

One more cupcake won't hurt.....will it?

Well Good Morning! As I am typing this I am trying to eat my oatmeal and then leave for work in the next 15 minutes. I am trying to stay devoted to updated my blog each day this week as I made 7 cards over the weekend to share!

This card was made for the Taylored Expressions sketch (http://www.tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/). My friend Kim also made an awesome card using this sketch which I know she will be posting this week so stay tuned on her blog (http://www.sewstampscrapbook.blogspot.com/)

I used the Riley the moose stamp from Hanna Stamps (http://www.hannastamps.com/). She has just released a few new ones to include a Moose getting a pedicure on spa day. (very cute)

Sorry I don't have time to post the card details. If you have any questions please leave me a comment and I will get back to you.

Its funny how you can come up with little stories for the subjects you are coloring as you create their backdrop or maybe that's just me being delirious from coloring the same image multiple times till I get it the way I want it...

Also I saw a cute card made with the new release from Taylored Expressions and it is awesome a very bright card to start your Monday morning www.susiestampalot.blogspot.com.

Have a great day!

Saturday sketch challenge

Hello! Well the Fed Ex man did arrive with my copics and they are BEAUTIFUL! I just re-organized them by color families. (I know I am obsessed). My friend Kim came over last night and we were so productive! We each made 5-6 cards and participated in three sketch challenges. I will be posting all week long so stay tuned.

This card is from Jen Del Muro's Saturday sketch (http://www.iheart2stamp.com/). This sketch was a little tricky for me but I think I got it to work. I picked up the 6x6 Flower Patch by making memories at a local scrapbook store and can't get enough of it! It is the perfect spring/Easter/baby paper and it has polka dots. What could be better. I am working on my picture taking skills so if you have any suggestions, please leave me a comment. Have a great Sunday!

Stamps: Bunny in basket (Inky Antics) Easter egg border ($1 stamps from Studio G at Michaels)

Paper: Pink Pirouette & Sage Shadow (SU!), Pure Poppy, White (Papertrey), Various papers from the Flower Patch 6x6 pad (making memories)

Accessories: Scallop punch, Copic Markers, and Dimensionals

One more day till my package o joy arrives!!!

My copics are coming tomorrow per the fed ex website. (They better not be lying). This weekend would be torture if I can't play with them......

So this week has been a little crazy with work but the weather is beautiful so I can't complain. I am so excited about all the new releases and previews that are going on this week.

http://tayloredexpressions.blogspot.com/ Taylored expressions releases tomorrow at 8am for a morning party! She has a cute easter set and an awesome tree and owl set that I can't wait to see more of....

Verve Visual is preparing for their biggest release ever and you can learn more by visiting their web page www.vervevisual.com

My Favorite things just released several new sets last night... visit www.mftstamps.com for more.

This weekend I will be putting together samples for my first design team submission. I am very excited and nervous about it all at the same time!

Talk to you soon.........

My first COPIC creation....

Hello everyone! Well it didn't take long for me to jump on the COPIC bandwagon. I took a copics class last week at my LSS with Jen Del Muro (http://www.iheart2stamp.com/) and I was hooked. I still have to practice a lot but that is half the fun. This card I am sharing today is a bella that reminds me a little of myself (well except for the stick skinny part). She is Readabella and I have been too! I am Twilighting it up with book two and loving this series.

I used the new basic grey paper Marrakech for this card with a craft base. I definitely recommend this basic grey 6x6 card. The colors are so vibrant! I have been dying to use the craft card stock. I can't tell you all the copic colors b/c I tried them a hundred different times till I got a combo I liked. This card layout is one that I had saved from a long time ago and is somewhat difficult to get the measurements right but I finally got it to work...

Let me know your thoughts. I am always open to suggestions!

By the way....my COPIC CIAO's are on their way!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My husband ROCKS!

It is almost FRIDAY!

This week has been going by very quickly. Not only has work been busy but I started the 1st book in the Twilight series. I can't put it down! I haven't done much stamping this week as I am on the mend from a sinus infection. I have a card to show you that I made last week. I love, love, love this stamp and saying from Inky Antics. This weekend I am going to a copics class taught by Jen Del Muro. I can't wait! I am finally going to jump on the COPIC bandwagon and figure out how to add some bright and beautiful color to my cards. Wish me luck!

Presidents day - and a day off!

Today I had a day off! I got the chance to sit around and make cards and relax. What could be better. I made several cards today but this one is my favorite. I finally inked up my stamping bella with the umbrella that has been calling my name. I am obsessed with wild wasabi paper and I am so afraid of running out but it is going to happen soon. The card says "rain or shine"...and on the inside "I'll be your umbrella".

Hope you enjoy the card....

I have it listed on e-bay under item # 220363268755 if you are interested in purchasing it.