PTI Bitty Dots Contest Submission

Well since I am such a moron and can't understand deadlines, I was about a day late on the bag contest. {rolling my eyes} So by the time I figured out what a genius I was and missed the contest, it was time for a new contest. So here is my submission that got in well before the cut off time.



Nichole gave us a sketch this time. Thank goodness for that because my brain is turning to mush. I've been stuck in the house for 4 days now with kids that have the flu. You'd think I could stamp more, but quite the opposite. My girls love to cuddle when they don't feel well. And they are so cute, how can I resist?

The lucky winner receives a ton of PTI ribbon. And who doesn't love PTI ribbon?!!

Stamps: PTI Take a Bough, Butterfly Kisses, Anniversary Set
Ink: PTI Sweet Blush, SU Pretty in Pink, Palette Choc
Paper: PTI Sweet Blush, Vintage Cream, PTI Chocolate Remix Patterned Paper, SU Chocolate Chip
Misc: MS Butterfly Punch, Bling, CB Swiss Dots Folder

My Valentine Challenge

 

Marie over at The Greeting Farm is having another contest for Valentine's day. I doubt I'll win the challenge but I just cannot resist using these cute stamps!! This time I used Cowboy Ian and the bride from Cake Topper. I used the masking technique in order to combine the two. I popped up the hearts on dimensionals. I used my Copics to color in Ian and Anya, then cut them out and used dimensionals to put them up on the pink cardstock. It wasn't planned that way. I had a little accident and smeared some black ink on the area in between them. Of course it happens after the entire image is colored and the card is 98% done! But I think it turned out okay.

We had to add a poem with the card. I think mine is a bit twisted but hey, that's what happens when you are stuck at home for a long time. Teehee!

My Sweet little Buckaroo
I have so much Love for you


Even when you smell of manure
All I can think about is your allure


You dazzle me so with your charm
Let's go get busy on the Farm

Stamps: Cowboy Ian, Cake Topper by The Greeting Farm, Studio G for sentiment
Ink: Versafine onyx and sepia
Paper: SU Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose, Chocolate Chip, Basic Grey Sultry Patterned Paper
Misc: Copics, Glitter paper, Stickles, Bling, Cuttlebug heart dies, Martha Stewart mini heart scallop punch

Summer Anya & Pink Anya

These are simple cards with clean layouts. At least I hope they are. I've been focusing more on matching colors and papers than anything else. I am still pretty new to stamping and card making so I need lots of practice! I was able to get a couple more Anya cards done. I cleaned the house like a mad woman the other day just so I can sit, guilt free, in my craft room.






This first card is from the new set "Rock the Farm" by The Greeting Farm. Have I mentioned that this is one of my very favorite sets? Ever!! She is so much fun to color in and match to all of the pretty patterned paper that I have hoarded for ages. I have a ton of Chatterbox paper that I've been waiting to use for that "special occasion". Yeah, you know what I'm talking about. You just wait and wait and wait. I just couldn't bear to cut them. I think these papers are about 3 years old!!! I cut her out and pop her up so it looked like she was in front of the fence. I think the flower is kind of big and goofy but I left it anyway.


Stamps: Rock the Farm by The Greeting Farm
Ink: SU Brocade Blue
Paper: PTI Summer Sunrise, White Select, SU Bashful Blue
Other: PTI Summer Sunrise Polka Dot Satin Ribbon, Prima Flowers, Copics, Martha Stewart Fence Punch, SU Rhinestone Brad, Stickles






This next card was finished pretty quickly. I was able to match everything up in no time. It was also easy because I just used the same layout. Again I used some of my Chatterbox paper that I've been hording. I made some of her outfit 3D. The bandana, bows and pockets. I had trouble making a nice looking knot on the bow. I think that took the longest! LOL! And I got a stamping injury in the process of this card. I gashed my finger on the paper cutter. Thank goodness it isn't my stamping hand or else I don't know what I would have done!

Stamps: Rock the Farm by The Greeting Farm
Ink: PTI Sweet Blush
Paper: SU Regal Rose, PTI Sweet Blush, Chatterbox Patterned paper
Other: Nestabilities, SU Regal Rose Grosgrain Ribbon, Prima Flowers, Copics

Rock the Farm

On Monday, I received 2 brand new unreleased sets from The Greeting Farm. Oh boy was I excited!! Now I know what Design Team members must feel like when they receive their sets. I just couldn't wait to ink those babies up! I had a ton of housework and errands to do, but I managed to implement my "Five minutes here and there" technique throughout the day and got a couple of cards completed.

This first card was inspired by my much loved and hoarded Chatterbox patterned paper. I took the colors from the design and incorporated it onto Anya. I was thrilled to see that my very limited set of Copics matched perfectly! I tried some new paper recommended by the ever Fabulous Gabby (Faieemom). It's Wasau Cardstock and I got it at Target. It's similar to the Georgia Pacific cardstock, but it blends the Copic markers really, really nicely. I have to apologize for the terrible lighting. By the time I was done, it was dark out due to an Ice storm we had. And I have HORRIBLE lighting in my craft room. Heck, in my entire house. My lovely hubby bought me an Ott light lamp for Christmas but I took it back because I felt so guilty about the money he spent on it. I should have kept it! I'm hoping to get something soon. I feel like I am working in a cave!






This second card I had a difficult time designing. I just love the Top Note Die but it's so big it kind of takes up the entire card. I love sewing on my cards. I would do it to each and every one if I could. I used my new Martha Stewart Butterfly punch. I love those little delicate butterflies. After I colored in Anya, I cut her out and pop dotted her up on the card. I wanted to outline her with my Gray Copic, but wouldn't you know it, it was running out of ink!! This is such my luck. Every time I get into a card making groove I run out of something important.

I have another card to share but it's not completely finished yet. The girls are home from school today due to the weather so I'm not sure how much I can get done. Thanks for looking and have a great day!

This is a Thank You card that I sent to a special someone. She sent me a Princess Anya stamp. So I thought a card with that image might be appropriate. The sentiment is from The Greeting Farm's set "Dream Quotes". I love all the quotes in this set and I HAD to have it.

I used Imaginisce patterned paper and a Martha Stewart Butterfly punch. I'm still practicing with my Copic Markers. I wish I had some more so I can do some of that fancy color blending. But I am on a strict budget right now so I am holding off.

I listed two cards on ebay today. I'm a little nervous. I've never sold anything that I have hand made. I think my biggest worry is that the cards will fall apart when the recipient touches them. Kinda silly though since I used that ever so strong ATG tape. Oh well. Wish me luck!!

 
Alright so here is Cowboy Ian in all his manly glory. On his hat I applied brown Flock, crystal effects and a piece of twine. I made him a redhead since I am married to one. ;)

I can't believe I won a Challenge!!!

My cross dressing Cowboy Ian won me two new stamp sets!! I am sooo excited!! I have never won any card making or scrapbooking challenge. Ever!

A big HUGE thanks to Marie at The Greeting Farm for holding this challenge. And to Lisa for choosing my card!! And to Ray for that funny comment. Made me lol.

I am currently working on a CowBOY Ian card. I'm fighting a terrible cold right now but as soon as I can get into my craft rooom I will be finishing it off and posting it.

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful Tuesday!

First Card for Sale

 
 
 
 

I decided that I need to start trying to sell my cards to support my stamping habit. I am so nervous to put this card out there. What if the person who buys it doesn't like it once they hold it? What if it falls apart because I didn't burnish the glue well enough? It took me a couple days to finish it. Not just because i was interrupted every two minutes by one of the girls, but also because I was second guessing myself. Are the colors and layout okay? Too many flowers? Sentiment or no? Should I 3D the image or is that too much?

Usually I get very attached to my cards and don't want to let them go. But this one I made with the intention of selling it so I'm okay with it leaving. I just hope that the person who gets it isn't disappointed with it. Wish me luck!

Rhinestone Cow Girl

I just discovered this cute little stamp company a few weeks ago. {http://thegreetingfarm.com/} As soon as I saw the images I had to place an order. Unfortunately, but not surprisingly, most of the ones that I wanted were sold out. So I ordered just a couple to hold me over. I ordered Chef Ian because I have been searching for a cute chef for ages!! And he fit the bill perfectly. And I ordered Cowboy Ian because I need some more stamps that are more oriented towards boys and because we live in Texas. So that was perfect!!

A couple days later the owner of the stamp company announced on her blog that she was holding a challenge to win two new unreleased stamp sets. It's called the Anya Fashion Show and you have to use Anya stamps and dress her up. Ack!!! There is no way I can enter with my Ian stamps. So I thought and thought and thought about it. I decided to play around and see if I could dress up Ian to become a girl. I wasn't sure how it would work out and if it would be offensive to anyone. Most especially Marie, the owner. But I did it and had TONS of FUN doing it. I decided how to dress him up as I went along. I used my Copic markers to color her in. I think I own 15 now, so not much to choose from. Luckily I had some embroidery thread left over from my cross stitching days and I made a couple of braids. I stamped the cowboy hat on some pink glitter paper, added a prima flower and pop dotted it up on her. The star brad holds her scarf. And every Cowgirl needs a Rhinestone buckle!

This is only the second challenge I have ever entered. I almost didn't enter but I am so glad I did. I had so much fun! Me and my 6 yr old were giggling every step of the way.

Sugar Nellies

 

I absolutely LOVE these images by Elisabeth Bell! This is my first attempt at using my Copic Markers with the Sugar Nellies. It was going fine until my E33 marker started drying up in the middle of my coloring in the hat!! I have since redone it but I'm too lazy to take the picture and upload it. ;)

I used a Sketch Challenge on SplitcoastStampers for the layout. And my brand new SU Top Note Die that I just love! That sucker is going to be getting a lot of use by me.