"Family Dinner Manners"

Good Afternoon Everyone! This is a wonderful creation that is going to be serving a duel purpose today! I created this card around The Copic Musketeers Blog Challenge #5, "Creating Memories with Family and Friends". The only rules to this challenge are to use either a family or friends theme image or sentiment! As you can see I chose family, it just happens to be a bunny family. Is there anything more precious than this? LOL! You have to remember, I am a critter lover! LOL! The second part of the duel purpose is, I used the Mojo Monday Sketch #164 to create the layout. I am also submitting this into there challenge for last week! The cut off time for the challenge is today! I am running a bit behind schedule, I did have the card finished Friday night! I absolutely love sketches to follow, it makes me think outside my normal style. Not to mention, that I will then use products that I just had to have and either used once or not at all! LOL! Come on, you all know what I am talking about! Anyways, enough of that... onto the material list!

Material List

Stamps ~ House Mouse (Front) & Not Sure Who The Inside Sentiment Is By (It is a wood mount stamp, but there is no company name!)

Designer Paper ~ Out Of My Stash

Card Stock ~ Stampin' Up (Blush Blossom) & Double Mates ~ Coffee Bean 2 Sided ~ Vivid & Rich

Distress Inks by Tim Holtz ~ Dried Marigold, Old Paper, & Tattered Rose

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder ~ Not Sure The Exact Name

Ribbon ~ Stampin' Up (Blush Blossom)

Faux Stitching ~ Hole Poker & Mat by Stampin' Up & White Gel Pen

Rub-On (Front Sentiment) ~ Cloud 9 Design

Half Pearls ~ Recollections

Stickles by Ranger ~ Frosted Lace

Copic Sketch Markers

Bunnies ~ E33, E35, E37, E39, & R21 / E13, E15, E17, & 21 / E50, E51, E53, & R21

Table & Stools ~ E31 & E34

Carrots ~ Y16 & YG09

Napkins ~ R12  E93

Shadows ~ E70 & Y11

Atyou Spica Glitter Pen ~ 00 (Clear)

As always thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions or comments feel free to leave me a message with a way for me to contact you (email or blog address)!

Have a wonderful day!

Happy Creating! Sara

"Oceans Blue, Sand Castles Anew"

This card was created for the first ever blog challenge for The Copic Musketeers Group Blog. The rules were to make a copic colored card that had a beach/ocean theme! I couldn't resist this cute image! It reminded me of little kids at the beach and floating out in the ocean all together in one image! Isn't it perfect? LOL!

Materials List

Stamps ~ House Mouse (Front Image), Great Impressions (Inside Sentiment), & Stampin' Up (Envelope Sentiment)

Card Stock ~ Stampin' Up and Scraps from my Scrap Tubs

Nestibilities by Spellbinders ~ Petite Oval Large

Sponging Technique ~ Stampin' Up Ink

Punch ~ Creative Memories Corner Rounder

Ribbon ~ Holiday Inspirations (Micheal's or Jo-Ann's)

Embellishments ~ All are out of my stash.

Copic Sketch Markers

Bunny ~ E11, E13, E15, E21, & R20

Raft ~ G02, BG02, R29, BV00, & BV02

Ducky ~ Y00, Y04, YR15, & YR16

Glass ~ RV00, RV02, & B000

Water ~ B00 & B02

Atyou Spica Glitter Pen ~ 00 (Clear)

As always thanks for stopping by and if you have any questions or comments; please feel free to leave me a message with a way to contact you (email or blog address)!

Happy Creating! Sara 

"Bunny Cruise"

Good Morning Everyone, This card was created for a swap for The Copic Musketeers Yahoo Group. The name of the swap was "Cool Down with White", the entire card had to be white except for your copic colored image. This swap really made me think outside the box! I loved it! My partner for this swap was Melanie, she is a very talented crafter. If you would like to check out some of her creations, click here. 

Material List

Stamps ~ House Mouse (Front Image) & Great Impressions (Inside Sentiments)

Card Stock ~ Stampin' Up

Nestibilities by Spellbinders ~ Labels Six

Vellum ~ Stampin' Up

Punch ~ Creative Memories Corner Rounder

Ribbon ~ Stampin' Up

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder ~ Bubbles

White Flowers ~ Offray Stylish Accents (Michael's)

Half Pearls ~ Recollections (Michael's)

Copic Sketch Markers

Bunny ~ E11, E13, E15, E21, & R20

Raft ~ G02, BG02, R29, BV00, & BV02

Ducky ~ Y00, Y04, YR15, & YR 16

Glass ~ RV00, RV02, & B000

Water ~ B00 & B02

Atyou Spica Glitter Pen ~ 00 (Clear)

As always thanks for stopping by and if you have any questions or comments; please feel free to leave me a message with a way for me to contact you (email or blog address)!

Happy Creating! Sara

"Butterfly Express"

I fell in love with this designer paper, can you believe that? Me paper? LOL, if you know me... I am a paper-aholic! The image stamp is by House Mouse, the sentiment stamp is by Stampin' Up, and the image that is on the envelope is by Hero Arts. The designer paper is by The Paper Studio. The card stock is by Stampin' Up and Wausau Papers. The Nestibilities by Spellbinders that I used on these cards is Classic Rectangle Large. I used my Micron Black Pen to hand draw the outline on all of the cuts out that the Nestibilities made. 

The Spring Punch and the Lacy Flower Punch are by Martha Stewart! I really am enjoying these punches! I am working on collecting more and more of them! The Sponging Technique, was done with Stampin' Up Ink and the ribbon is also by Stampin' Up. The other embellishments that I used are... the butterfly jewels by Darice ~ Finishing Accents, the half pearls by Recollections were both purchased at Michael's, and the dew drops, I purchased online from Cutters Creek. The Copic Sketch Markers that I used to color this image are...

Mouse ~ E11, E13, E15, & R20

Butterfly ~ N3, RV02, RV06, RV09, & V04

The Atyou Spica Glitter Pens that I used to add a bit of sparkle and shine are 00 & 01! As always, thanks for stopping by and if you have any questions or comments; please feel free to leave me a message and a way for me to get in contact with you (email or blog address)! Happy Creating! Sara

"Seed Shooter"

Whoa! Another wonderful challenge card for The Stamp Shoppe! In this challenge Heidi provided the following ingredients...designer paper, some of the card stock, and the ribbon. I really loved making this card... it reminds me so much of summer! The image stamp on the front is by House Mouse, their Happy Hopper's Line, the inside sentiment, the image stamped on the envelope, and on the background piece of card stock are by Stampin' Up. The card stock that I added is from Stampin' Up, also. The Nestibilities by Spellbinders that I used are Classic Rectangles Small & Large and Scalloped Rectangle Large for the perfect shapes. The punch that I used to make the scalloped edge on the bottom is by Stampin' Up. The embellishments that I used are Half Pearls by Recollections that I purchased at Michael's. I also used my trusty ole white gel pen and Micron Black Pen for hand drawn details. The Copic Sketch Markers that I used are...

Bunny ~ E11, E13, E15, & R20

Watermelon ~ G0000, G000, YG05, RV23, RV25, & RV29

Shadow ~ W7

The only Atyou Spica Glitter Pen that I used to add some sparkle to make the watermelon look juicy is 00 (Clear). As always, thanks for stopping by and if you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave me a message with a way for me to contact you (email or blog address)! Happy Creating! Sara  

" It's My Party"

As you can see on these birthday cards, I am very frugal! I try my best not to have much scraps left when I am done creating. I try to make as many cards that are similar to have some for my stash! Anyways, this card was inspired by my fellow stamp club member at The Stamp Shoppe, Judy. She is so sweet, always happy, and ready for a good laugh. I thought this card would be fitting for her. The stamp that I used for the image is by House Mouse, their Happy Hoppers Line. The sentiment on the front is by A Muse Artstamps and the sentiment inside is by Hambo Stamps. The designer paper is by Creative Imaginations, the card stock is by Stampin' Up and Wausau Papers. Once again, I used my Nestibilities by Spellbinders for the wonderful shapes. The exact ones that I used are Scalloped Octagons Small and Large. The different ribbons that I used are by Stampin' Up and Offray. The punches are by Martha Stewart and Stampin' Up. The half pearl embellishments are by Recollections. I also used my Micron Black Pen to add the hand drawn lines on the Nestibilities cut outs. The Copic Sketch Markers that I used are...

Bunnies ~ E11, E13, E15, & R20

Plates ~ N1

Shadows ~ N0

Cakes ~ RV02, RV06, Y19, Y21, Y23, E55, & E57

Candles ~ G20, G21, B21, B23, Y19, Y21, Y23, RV02, & RV06

Hats ~ Y19, Y21, Y23, G21, RV02, RV06, E55, & E57

The only Atyou Spica Pen that I used was clear 00.

As always thanks for stopping by and if you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave them and a way for me to get in contact with you, email or blog address would be wonderful! Happy Creating! Sara

"Relaxing Bubbles"

Well, this card was inspired by our monthly group at The Stamp Shoppe in Schofield, WI. It was my turn to have "The Shoebox"...that is what we call the make and takes! We each take turns having this and we get all the pieces ready for everyone and we demo ... step by step how to make the card! This is the one I choose because it could be such a versatile card...Happy Birthday, Thinking of You, or Just Because! The image stamp is by House Mouse, the sentiment is by A Muse Artstamps, and the image on the envelope is by Stampin' Up. The designer paper is by Cloud 9 Design. The cardstock and ribbon are by Stampin' Up. I used both the Large and Small Standard Circles by Nestabilities by Spellbinders. The Cuttlebug Folder that I used is the bubbles...again, not sure if that is what they call it...that is just what I call it! LOL! The punch is by Martha Stewart. The half pearl embellishments are by Recollections. The hand drawn lines are done with the Micron Purple Pen. The reason I am showing the two cards is because of how I did the different lines. See I shake a bit; so for me to make a straight line; doesn't always happen. This is how I cover up a mistake...remember my favorite quotes..." There is no such thing as a mistake; only new possibilities!" This is one of those cases. The Copic Sketch Marker's that I used are...

Bunny - E11, E13, E15, & R20

Bubbles - B0000

Tub and Shading - N0 & N1

The Atyou Spica Glitter Pens that I used are 00 & 18. I just love how they add a little bit of sparkle! As always, thanks for stopping by and if you have any questions or comments feel free to leave me a message including your email or blog address; so I can get back to you! Have a great day!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"The Spot Light'

This card was inspired by the wish of the summer sun! I thought it would be a great card for the upcoming summer months. The image stamp on the card front is by House Mouse - Happy Hoppers Line and the image stamp on the envelope is by Stampin' Up. The designer paper is out of my stash. The cardstock and ribbon is by Stampin' Up. I used a cuttlebug folder on the pink cardstock. I am not sure of the exact name. I will definately need work on finding out all of the ones that I use, so I can share them with you! The Label 8 Nestibilities by Spellbinders is what I used for the shape. Then I hand drew the lines on the shapes with my trusty ole White Gel Pen and Micron Black Pen. The star embellishments are by Recollections, I purchased at Michael's. Now for the Copic Sketch Markers that I used are...

Bunny - N1, N2, N3, & R20

Lamp - R32, R35, & R37

Light - Y15 & Y18

Shadow - N0

The Atyou Spica Glitter Pens that I used to add some bling are 00 & 14. As always, thanks for stopping by and if you have any questions or comments; please leave me a message and your email or blog address, so I can get back to you! Have a wonderful day!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"Bird Watching"

One more Spring inspired card! The image stamp is by House Mouse, the inside sentiment stamp is by Great Impressions, and the Butterfly on the envelope is by Stampin' Up. The designer paper is by Paper Pizazz. The cardstock, ribbon, and ink used for sponging are all by Stampin' Up. Now I used different Nestabilities by Spellbinder's on each of these cards...Small Classic Rectangle and Large Deckled Rectangle on the first one and on the second one Small Octagon and Large Scalloped Octagon. For the hand drawn detail lines, the Micron Purple Pen. The Copic Marker combination that I used is...

Mouse - E11, E13, E15, & R20

Flower - YG91, YG93, Y19,V91, V93, & V95

Hummingbird - YG91, YG93, V91, V93, V95, N3, & W1

The Atyou Spica Glitter Pens that I used to add a bit of bling are... 00, 01, 13, 14, 16, & 17. As always, thank for stopping by to see my latest creation! If you have any questions or comments, feel free to leave me a message including your email or blog; so I can get back to you! Have a wonderful, creative day!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"Gone With the Wind"

This card was inspired by spring, making it's way to Wisconsin! The image stamp is by House Mouse - Happy Hopper Line. The inside sentiment is by Great Impressions and the butterfly on the envelope is by Stampin' Up. The designer paper is by DCWV (Die Cut With a View). The cardstock is by Stampin' Up. The ribbon and embellishments are out of my stash. LOL! If you only knew how big my stash is, you'd think I had my own little shop! LOL! Once again the sponging is done with Stampin' Up Ink. The detailing around the boxes is hand drawn using my Micron Black Pen. The Nestabilities by Spellbender's that I used are The Large and Small Classic Rectangles. The Copic Marker combination that I used on this card is...

Bunny - E11, E13, E15, & R20

Kite - B00, B02, B04, BV11, & E13

The Atyou Spica Pens that I used are 00, 13, 18, & 19. Thanks once again for taking the time to stop by; I hope you enjoyed this card as much as I did; Spring and now onto Summer...can't wait! If you have any questions or comments feel free to leave me a message including your email or blog; so I can get back to you! Hope you have a wonderful day!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"Happy Pops to You"

I am back with more of my creative thoughts! This birthday card was inspired by Marie; one of the ladies in The Stamp Shoppe Club. The reason I chose this image from House Mouse for her is because she's so sweet! I love just sittin' and chatting with her. The inside sentiment stamps are by A Muse Artstamps and Stampin' Up. The cardstock and ribbon is from Stampin' Up also. The designer paper is out of my stash. LOL! For the shape of all the papers; I used the Large Deckled Rectangle from Nestabilities by Spellbinders. The ink for the sponging is from Stampin' Up. To add a bit of bling, I used some self stick gems. I am not sure who these were by; but I did get them at Michael's. Now for the Copic Marker combination that I used...

Bunny - E31, E33, E35, & R20

Pops - C0, Y04, Y38, B24, FV2, R29, YG17, B0000

The Atyou Spica Glitter Pens that I used are 00, 01, & 09. As always, thanks for taking the time to stop by and if you have any questions or comments feel free to leave me a message; including your email or blog, so I can get back to you!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"Hoppy Fliers"

This is another form of a RAK called Sunshine RAK that we have over at Copic Crafter's. These are cards that are made for someone whom is ill, having surgery, or just a really rough time. This card in particular was created for a lady whom had knee surgery. I thought it was a wonderful get well type card! The image on the front is another stamp by House Mouse - Happy Hopper's Line and the inside sentiment is by Stampin' Up. The cardstock, ribbon, and sponged ink on the edges and sky are by Stampin' Up also. I used my favorite corner rounder by Creative Memories on all the corners. The designer paper is out of my stash! LOL! The cute little flowers are by Iced Got Flowers? and the Recollections half pearls are from Michael's. Now the part that all of you have been waiting for...The Copic Marker combination that I used...

Bunnies - C1, C5, C7, & R20

E31, E33, E35, & R20

N1, N2, N3, & R20

Grass, Ground, & Flowers - E34,YG11, YG13, Y04, B00, & B12

On this card, I used several Atyou Spica Glitter Pens...00, 17, &18.

As always thanks for taking the time to stop by and if you have any questions or comments; feel free to leave me a message including your email or blog, so I can get back to you!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"Food For Thought"

This little beauty was made for another person in one of my online yahoo groups; Copic Crafter's. It is another of the RAK cards that I explained about the other day. So without further adue; I will go ahead and give you my recipe for this card. The image stamp is by House Mouse; it's from their Happy Hopper's Line, and the inside sentiment is by A Muse Artstamps. The cardstock and ribbon are both by Stampin' Up. The designer paper is out of my stash! LOL! I used my favorite Nestabilities by Spellbinders, Petite Oval Large and Petite Scalloped Oval Large to make the perfect layers! Then I decorated the green layer with Recollections Half White Pearls from Michael's. Now what everyone is waiting for is the Copic Marker Combination that I used...

Big Bunny - N1, N2, N3, C5, & R20

Little Bunny - E31, E33, E35, E37, & R20

Flowers - YG17, Y00, Y02, & Y04

The only Atyou Spica that I used to add some shiny bling is 00 (Clear).

As always thanks for taking the time to stop by and if you have any questions or comments; feel free to leave me a message with your email or blog address, so I can get back to you!!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"Bunny Buffet"

This card was created for one of my online yahoo copic groups; Copic Crafters. This is an RAK (Random Act of Kindness) Card designed for one of my fellow Copic Crafter's. We signed up in January to be apart of this swap; there were 24 total crafters.  Each month two people are drawn to be the recipients. Once you have been the recipient; your name is taken out of the drawning, so that each person has a chance to receive 23 cards in the mail! Something besides a bill; that makes me happy! Anyways, the stamps used in this card are by House Mouse and A Muse Artstamps. The cardstock and ribbon are by Stampin' Up. The designer paper is out of my stash. I am a total paper-aholic, so pardon me when I say "My Stash"! I used the Creative Memories Corner Rounder on all the corners. It is the best corner rounder that I have found so far. The embellishments that I used are Recollections Half Pearls and the flowers are by Iced Got Flowers? from Michaels. The Copic Markers that I used are as follows...

Bunny - N1, N2, N3, C5, & R20

Mouse - E31, E33, E35, E37, & R20

Grass - YG11, YG13, & YG17

Flowers - Y00, Y02, & Y04

Background - C0, B000, & B00

The Atyou Spica Pen that I used to add some shiny bling is 00 (Clear).

As always, if you have any questions or comments; feel free to leave me a message including your email or blog address, so I can get back to you!

Happy Creating!

Sara

~ All You Need is Love ~

Happy Valentine's Day to All! Today I have just one post to share with you...It serves double duty though. First it is a challenge card for House Mouse And Friends Blog Challenge #1 (http://housemouseandfriends.blogspot.com/2010/01/house-mouse-and-friends-blog-hop-and.html) and An Anniversary Card for one of new friends over at The Copic Crafter's Online Group (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CopicCrafters/). She has no idea I am sending it, so lets see if she figures out who the lucky couple is? Naturally this card was designed using an image by House Mouse and the sentiment's are by Stampin' Up. Once again I stamped the image in Memento Black Ink and all the sponging on the edges are ink by Stampin' Up. The cardstock and ribbon are by Stampin' Up. The designer paper is by Sandylion Sticker Designs and the flower pieces are out of my stash. I have no idea who designed it. The Nestabilities by Spellbinders, that I used are Classic Rectangle Large and Petite Oval Large. I used my Creative Memories Corner Rounder; which is my most favorite corner rounder of all. For the extra embellishments I used Recollections Half Pearl Stickers. Now for the Copic Markers...I am really starting to experiment with new color combinations, so please let me know what you think. The Copic Markers are E00,E31, E33, E35, RV32, YG05, YG07, YG09, B60, B63, & Y08. The Spica Glitter Pens I used are 00, 13, 14, 17, & 19. As always, thanks for stopping by and feel free to contact me with any questions or suggestions!

Happy Creating!

Sara

Sweet Valentine's Day Card

My last post for today...Now I am all caught up! As you can see I alway make extra images to turn into cards, this time everything is the same as my bingo card...except for the inside. I made this into a Sweet Valentine's Day Card. The sentiment and baby rose stamp is by Stampin' Up. Thanks for stopping by and if you have any questions feel free to contact me.

Happy Creating!

Sara

Copic Crafter's Bingo Card

We over at the Copic Crafter's Online Group ( http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CopicCrafters/) are having a game of Copic Bingo. You maybe asking yourself "What is Copic Bingo?" ... Well it is a game that one of the members came up with for fun and for us to show off some of our hard work. How the game is played is each person whom signed up to be apart of it, makes a bingo card and submits a few words related to Copic's the game creator. She then sent out a master list of all the words, we each chose 15 to make up the the playing cards. These were the words that I chose. She then used random.org to mix up the names and paired us up with someone to exchange with (done via mail). Once everyone receives there cards, she will then throw out 3 or 4 words per day. The first person to fill their card completely has "BINGO". The prize, you might be wondering is a Copic Marker, of course! I am very excited to be a part of this game, since it is something so different from just another swap. Don't get me wrong I love swaps, but this is a bit more exciting since it is new to me! Anyways, On my card I used a House Mouse Stamp for my image. My ink of choice is Momento black. The cardstock is by Stampin' Up and the desinger paper is by Karen Foster. I used some new toys such as the Label 8 Nestabilities by Spellbinders and the Little Hearts Embossing Cuttlebug Folder by Provocraft. The ribbon is by Celebrate it Holiday Collection that I picked up at Michael's on clearance after Christmas. The embellishment's are from my stash! I am always on the look-out for cool little things...so I never know where they are from or by whom! I used my Copic Markers, Spica Glitter Pens, Black Micron Pen, and old faithful... my White Gel Pen. The copic markers that I used are ... Mice - E31, E33, E35, E42, & R20 ~ Roses - R29, R35, R43, YG93, YG95, & YG97. The Spica Glitter Pens that I used are 14, 17, 19, & 21.For the inside I built my playing card part on the computer using a table in Microsoft Word. I hope you have enjoyed our little twist on BINGO! Thanks for stopping by and if you have any questions feel free to contact me.

 Happy Creating!

Sara

Valentine's Day Candy Box

This is my project that I did for my local stamp club at The Stamp Shoppe in Schofield WI(http://www.thestampshoppe.com/) for January. This is the post that I was keeping quiet until I got to show everyone at the club. Heidi (one of the owners) gave us this photo box in December which was all black to decorate how ever we wanted. I put a piece of acetate transparency where the cutout was and covered it in two different designer papers by The Paper Studio. Then I stamped my images with Momento black ink and colored them with Copic Markers, Spica Glitter Pens, and did some extra detail lines around images with my black Micron Pen. The stamp of the mouse with heart balloons is by Great Impressions, the bunny stamp is by House Mouse, their Happy Hoppers Line, and the sentiment at the top is by Stampin' Up. The mulberry paper that is under the colored images is by Stampin' Up. I actually raised the stamped images on the front and the back with dimensionals. As for the eyelets, they came from my stash, so I have no idea where I got them at! LOL, gotta love the stash! The copic markers that I used are...Mouse - C1, C3, & RV00 ~ Balloons - C0, RV14, Y08, V04, YG05, & R29 ~ Bunny - C0, C1, C3, & RV00 ~ Stuffed Bunny Toy - E35, E53, E55, & RV00 - Hearts - R29 ~ Shadow Area on both images - C1 & C5. The only Spica Glitter Pen I used in the different area's is Clear 00. My plan for this box is for Michael to have on his desk at work; first I have to fill it with Hershey's Chocolate Kisses! I really enjoyed decorating this box, hope that it gives you some idea's! Thanks for stopping by and if you have any questions feel free to contact me.

Happy Creating!

Sara