"Easter Surprise"

Good Morning Everyone! It has been a while since I shared something, sorry about that! Life has been getting in the way of creating! I know, it happens to all of us! Annoying, isn't it? LOL! Today I am going to share with you the cards that I created for my "Basic Prismacolor Colored Pencil Class I" at Let's Create, the local stamp shop here in town! What this class is intended for is to give the background of how to use these colored pencils and the tools/supplies that are needed to color using my technique. I Do NOT use Gamsol, Blending Pencils, or Markers. Just straight up colored pencils and my favorite sealing products that make the colors pop off the page! If you are interested in learning more about the class, feel free to email me or you can contact Franki at Let's Create by email or phone! Email - letscreate@solarus.net or Phone - 1-715-424-1343.

Material List

Stamps ~ Whipper Snapper Designs - Egg with Bow, Studio G - 2 different Eggs (Rubber) & Sentiment (Clear), & High Hopes - Fillable Basket

Handmade Basket Paper ~ Tattered Angel Glimmer Mists - Coffee Shop & Suede

Studio G Cards & Envelopes (Oval Cut Out)

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Inkssentials Glossy Accents

3M Foam Tape (To Pop Eggs Up)

Prismacolor Colored Pencil Numbers

Whipper Snapper Eggs ~ 934, 956, 1008, 928, 993, & 935 - Purple

~ 912, 913, 989, 915, 916, & 935 - Green

~ 903, 919, 1040, 1102, 1103, & 935 - Blue

Studio G Swirl Eggs ~ 993 - Purple, 916 - Green, 1103 - Blue

Studio G Flower Eggs ~ 934, 956, 1008, & 993 - Purple

~ 912, 913, 989, & 916 - Green

~ 903, 919, 1040, & 1102 - Blue

As always thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions or comments feel free to leave me a message!

Have a wonderful day!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"Don't Ask Reindeer"

Good Evening Everyone! I hope that y'all had a wonderful Christmas! Michael and I did; we relaxed and just spent time with each other! No running, a little cleaning, some cooking, and as little STRESS as possible!!! I think it was one of the most relaxing Christmas's we have ever had! But it is over... now we are working our way to the New Year! I am trying to come up with a list of things that I would like to accomplish in 2012. Most people do a resolution for the New Year and then within the first month, give up on it or forget about it. For the past 2 years I have done a goal list instead, which I have found to come in really handy. I must say that I do pretty well with the items on my list, so here's to hoping I have success again this upcoming year!

Now you will probably want to get a beverage or take a potty break before starting my blog post as it is going to be a bit long. My dear friend Carol, asked me early this year (January or February) to make her some Christmas cards with this cutie! I did what most everyone does... put it off because of not feeling in the Christmas mood, this or that came up, and before I knew it, the middle of November was upon us... and I hadn't started on them yet!!! Does that sound familiar to anyone? All together she wanted 15 of these cards... that doesn't sound like a lot, right? Well I forgot just how many layers were on these babies!!!  Well... in the end it worked out perfectly (Whew!?!). I got them ALL done, a few bumps in the road; but got 'em done!!! And there is one more that she wanted; but that is for another post!!! LOL!!! So here we go...

Material List For All Of The Cards

Stamps ~ Whipper Snapper Designs - Dandy Reindeer (Image), Stampabilities, And Stampin' Up Retired Set - Christmas Cheer (Sentiments)

Patterned Paper ~ Karen Foster, Paper Pizazz, & The Others Out Of My Stash

Card Stock ~ Wausau Papers & Stampin' Up (Brilliant Blue, Brocade Blue, Close To Cocoa, Creamy Caramel, Old Olive, Pacific Point, Real Red, and Really Rust)

Stampin' Up Crystal Effects

Nestibilities by Spellbinders ~ Deckled Rectangle Small & Large

Ribbon ~ Celebrate It Holiday by Michael's Stores Inc. / Bow Easy by Posi Bendr Co.

Sponge Technique ~ Stampin' Up Ink (Bashful Blue & Brilliant Blue)

Stickles by Ranger ~ Star Dust

Rhinestones ~ Recollections by Michael's Stores Inc. / Copic ~ R27 & R46

Prisma Colored Pencil Numbers Used For All Of The Cards

1063, 1065, 1067, 941, 1082, 946, 949, 945, 1081, 943, 902, 903, 908, 912, 913, 915, 916, 928, 929, 924, 925, 997, 1085, 1019, 1093, 907, 911, 906, & 1040

I will be entering these cards into eight different challenges...

• Bombshell Special Holiday Challenge ~ Anything Goes
• Cooking It Up With Katie Challenge #86 ~ Anything Goes
• Crafts And Me Challenge #66 ~ Anything Goes
• Diva's By Design Challenge #17 ~ Merry Christmas
• Freshly Brewed Designs Challenge #76 ~ Christmas
• Inky Impressions Challenge #39 ~ Something NEW (Patterned Paper)
• More Than Favors Challenge #61 ~ Christmas
• My Mums Craft Shop Challenge #37 ~ Anything Goes

Well did you make it all the way through this post? Did you enjoy it or fall asleep? LOL!!! As always thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions or comments feel free to leave me a message!

Have a wonderful rest of the week!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"Winter Friends"

Good Afternoon Everyone!!! It's "Christmas Eve" and I am still working on getting creations posted that I made this month! I have lots more to share with you; but will try to only do one post a day until the end of the year! I hope you all have a wonderful Holiday Season!!! I won't keep you long, as I know that there is still so much to do!!!

Material List

Stamps ~ Whipper Snapper Designs - A New Winter Friend

Patterned Paper ~ Memory Box - Enchanted Evening & The Snowflakes - Out Of My Stash

Card Stock ~ Wausau Papers & Stampin' Up (All Out Of My Scrap Tubs... Yay Me!!!)

2 Way Glue Pen by Zig

Stampin' Up Dazzling Diamonds Glitter

Stampin' Up Crystal Effects

Ribbon ~ Ribbon FX - Hobby Lobby / Bow Easy by Posi Bendr Co.

3M Foam Tape (To Pop Up Image)

Snowflake Embellishments ~ Out Of My Stash

Glue Dots ~ Small & Medium

Prisma Colored Pencil Numbers

934, 1007, 1008, 1033, 1034, 1100, 1101, 1102, 941, 946, 1050, 1051, 1052, 1054, 1056, & 1058

I will be entering this creation into seven different challenges...

• Bombshell Special Holiday Challenge ~ Anything Goes
• 2 Sisters Challenge #71 ~ Snowflakes
• Craft Your Days Away Challenge #35 ~ Snowmen
• Drunken Stampers Challenge #80 ~ Glittery Holiday
• Mark's Finest Papers - Speedy Cats Friends Challenge #87 ~ Anything Goes
• One Stop Craft Challenges #163 ~ Winter Wishes
• Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge #166 ~ Anything Goes

As always thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions or comments feel free to leave me a message!

Happy Holidays and Happy Creating!

Sara

"Don't Ask!"

Good Morning To All! The creation that I will be sharing with you today was a challenge for me! I can say that I loved it! I have never made a card this fancy before. But it sure looks perfect, I think! LOL! What do you think? I used the wonderful sketch from Priscilla Styles Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge #84. You still have plenty of time to enter her challenge, as she is having the last 3 sketches of the year (#82, #83, & #84) run until January 3rd, 2011 at 8 pm CST! So if you are looking for a way to unwind from all the holiday stress, hop on over to her site, take a look at the sketches and allow yourself some time to have fun!!!

Material List

Stamps ~ Whipper Snapper Design (Front Image), Stampabilities (First Inside Sentiment), & Stampin' Up (Second Inside Sentiment ~ Christmas Cheer Retired Set)

Designer Paper ~ Karen Foster Designs

Card Stock ~ X Press It (Image) & Stampin' Up (Creamy Caramel, Old Olive, & Brocade Blue)

Nestabilities by Spellbinders ~ Deckled Rectangle Small & Large

Crystal Effects by Stampin' Up (Nose, Collar, Light Bulbs, & Eyes)

Ribbon ~ Celebrate It Holiday by Michael's Stores Inc. (I used my NEW Bow Easy to make the wonderful bow!)

Sharpie Paint Marker Ultra Fine Point (White Accents on Image)

Stampin' Up Ink ~ Brocade Blue (Around Image)

Ranger Inkssentials Blending Tool with Foam Pad (To Ink The Edges Around Image)

Stickles by Ranger ~ Star Dust

Rhinestone Swirls ~ Recollections (Michael's Stores Inc)

Copic Sketch Markers

Reindeer ~ Antlers ~ E11, E13, & E15

Face ~ E11, E15, & E17 / E11, E13, & E15 (Colorless Blender With Both Combo's)

Nose ~ R32, R35, & R37

Ears (Inside) ~ R20, R21, & R22

Collar ~ R32, R35, R37, C1, C3, & C5

Light Bulbs ~ R43, R46, YG23, YG25, B21, B23, Y04, Y06, & C5

Shadow ~ B0000

Atyou  Spica Glitter Pen ~ 00 Clear (Light Bulbs & Bells)

Other Challenges...

A Spoon Full Of Sugar Challenge ~ #133

Creative Belli Challenge ~ #106

Creative Card Crew Challenge ~ Anything Goes

Freshly Brewed Designs Challenge ~ Merry Christmas

Lexi's Creations Challenge ~ #28

Top Tip Tuesday Challenge ~ Christmas Inspired

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

Happy Creating! Sara

"Spoiled Kitty"

This is one of my favorite images and sentiments from Whipper Snapper Designs. I had so much fun making these cards for my monthly group club meeting at The Stamp Shoppe. For the designer paper, it was out of my scrap tub! The card stock, the image stamp on the envelope, and the ink for the Sponging Technique were all  from Stampin' Up. Of course, I used the Deckled Rectangles Small Nestibilities by Spellbinders for the awesome shapes. For the large circle, I pulled out my old set of shapes and cutters from Creative Memories. I have not used them in a long time! LOL! The ribbon and embellishments were out of my stash. On the kitties nose and the flower pot I used my trusty ole white gel pen. The Copic Sketch Markers that I used are...

Kitty ~ E95, E97, E99, & W7

Flower ~ G21, G24, B41, B45, R20, & R22

Pot ~ R59 & Colorless Blender

Dirt ~ E55 & E57

The Colorless Blender was to pull some color out and add texture to the pot. The Atyou Spica Glitter Pens that I used are 00 (clear), 19 (sand), and 20 (chocolate). 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 to contact you (email or blog address)! Happy Creating! Sara

"Haagen-Daz Birthday Bear"

As you can see I had so much fun making these cards! The template for them, I got from my friend Bob Lieby. This birthday card was inspired by one of my fellow stamp club friends at The Stamp Shoppe, Tammy. She is new to our group and is alot of fun, not to mention she loves her sweets! Anyways, the image stamp is by Whipper Snapper Designs, the sentiment on the card is a two part stamp set by Hambo Stamps, and the images on the envelopes are by Stampin' Up. The designer paper on the first two cards is by Imaginisce. On the last card I did not use any designer paper. I just stamped a background stamp by Stampin' Up which I also used on the envelope. The card stock is by Stampin' Up. The ribbon on the first two cards is by Holiday Inspirations that I purchased at Jo-Ann Fabrics. The ribbon on the last card is by Heidi Grace. I used the Nestibilities by Spellbinders, Petite Oval Large on all of the cards. The flowers are by Iced Got Flowers, purchased from Michael's.

The embellishment half pearls and rhinestones are from Recollections and Darice Finishing Accents that I picked up at Michael's also. The Copic Sketch Markers that I used are...

Bear ~ Y32, Y35, Y38, YR14, E97, W3, & W5

Ice Cream & Cone ~ R00, R29, RV02, RV06, G000, G12, G24, E11, E13, E15, E17, E18, & E53

Shadow ~ N0 & N1

Since of course, I MUST have some sparkly bling... 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 them for me and a way for me to get in contact with you (email or blog address)! Happy Creating! Sara

 

"Squeaky Baker Birthday Card"

Here is another birthday card made for my monthly stamp club at The Stamp Shoppe (http://www.thestampshoppe.com/) in Schofield, WI. This card was created for Heidi; the owner, since she loves sweets! This stamp is made by Whipper Snapper Designs Inc. The stamps that were used for the inside sentiment are by A Muse Artstamps and Stampin' Up. The Designer Paper is by DCWV (Die Cut With a View) and the cardstock is by Stampin' Up. The ribbon is out of my stash; I have no clue who it is by! LOL! I used the dot Cuttlebug Folder on the front. The inside sentiment was cut out using Labels Five Nestabilities by Spellbinders. I used my trusty ole white gel pen and Micron purple pen to do the handrawn detailing on the sentiment. On the nose I used Cotton Candy Stickles by Ranger. The Copic Markers that I used are C1, C3, RV13, RV25, RV93, BV1, R20, R29, E11, E13, D15, E27, & E42. The Atyou Spica Pens that I use are 02, 03, 12, 13, 16, 19, & 20. As always thank you for taking the time to look at my latest creation. If you have any questions or thoughts please feel free to leave me a message!

Happy Creating! Sara

"Oops A Daisy"

This card that I created was for a challenge sketch with my local stamp club at The Stamp Shoppe (http://www.thestampshoppe.com/). Our club meets once a month, we share our creations and idea's. The sketch that was to used for this card was an older Mojo Monday; Week 122. The image stamp is by Whipper Snapper Designs, the sentiment on the front is by Simply Stamped, and the inside sentiment is by Inky Antics. The cardstock and ribbon are by Stampin'up; also the designer paper is by K & Company. The image and sentiments were stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and the sponging on the front sentiment is Stampin' Up Ink. I used my trustly ole Nestibilities by Spellbinders; Petite Oval Small, Petite Scalloped Oval Small, Classic Rectangle Large, & Scalloped Rectangle Large. The Copic Marker's that I used are E01, E13,E15, E17, E31, B21, B60, Y32, Y38, YG25, & YG63. My card wouldn't be complete without my Spica Glitter Pens...00, 04, 16, & 17. Thanks for stopping by and if you have any questions or idea's of something I could do differently, feel free to contact me!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"Here's The Latest Dirt" RAK

One last post for today; and I am caught up! But I am in the middle of a few other ones, so more to come in the future!! This card is enough to melt your heart, don't you think? This is another card I designed for my online Copic Crafter Group (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CopicCrafters/).  The image is by Whipper Snapper Designs. The sentiments are by Whipper Snapper and A Muse. The image is stamped in Memento Black Ink, the edging on the designer paper is done with Tim Holtz Distressing Ink, and the sponging is done with Stampin' Up Ink. The cardstock is by Stampin' Up and the designer paper is by NRN Designs. The Nestabilities by Spellbinders that I used are the Small & Large Deckled Rectangles. I think with the torn paper and jagged edges, kind of made this look like a grungy card...perfect for the sentiment! The Copic Markers that I used are E11, E13, E15, E42, E57, B23, R29, & W7. The Spica Glitter Pens are 10, 18, 19, 20, & 21. I used Crystal Effects with Dazzling Diamonds Glitter in it for the bone! They are both by Stampin' Up. The ribbon and embellishments are from my stash! I just love all those little things that I find...and later find all these cool uses for them! I am always on the lookout for little things like these; since you just never know when you will need them! Remember ...Creative...ADDICTIONS...by Sara! LOL! Anyways, thanks for stopping by and feel free to contact me with questions or suggestions!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"Lean On Me" Sunshine RAK & "Happy Hello"

Wow what a whirlwind week...lots of creating last week; which you will see as I catch up on my posts! LOL! This card originally was to be a Sunshine RAK for my online Copic Crafters Group (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/CopicCrafters/) ...and then also became a Happy Hello Card to put into my on hand stash! I just love this image by Whipper Snapper Designs. The sentiment stamp for the "Best Wishes"...I have no idea whom it is by, since it doesn't have the company name on it. The other sentiment stamp "Happy Hellos" is from Stampin' Up. I as always stamped my image with Memento Black Ink. The cardstock is by Stampin' Up. The designer paper is out of my stash. The punch that I used on the bottom of the front flap is by Martha Stewart. I used another new toy, The Scor Pal to do the faux stitching around the outside edge of the designer paper. The Nestabilities by Spellbinders that I used here are the Petite Oval Large and Petite Scalloped Oval Large, in order to do the layering. I love my Nesties for this! It's easy and looks so elegant. The Copic Markers that I used here are C1, C3, C5, E11, E13, E15, RV00, RV02, YR20, G12, & R24. Of course for some bling, I need my Spica Glitter Pens. The Spica's are 00, 10, 12, 14, 17, & 20. For the hand drawn detailing around the stamped image I used my Micron Black Pen. The only embellishment that I used on this card is Rhinstone Half Pearls. Thanks for stopping by and if you have any questions or suggestions feel free to contact me!

Happy Creating!

Sara

~ I'll Take Romance ~

Isn't he just the cutest thing? I fell head over heals for him! This stamp is by Whipper Snapper Designs and so is the sentiment. I found these over at The Stamp Shoppe (http://www.thestampshoppe.com/). The cardstock that I used is by Stampin' Up and Wausau Papers (Metallic Color Series). The designer paper is by Reminisce. I used the Label 4 Nestabilities by Spellbinders, Little Heart Cuttlebug Folder, and punch by Martha Stewart. The ribbon and embellishments are out of my stash. ( Yes I have a large stash!) LOL! The Copic Markers that I used for this cute little guy are E31, E33, E35, N3, N6, R29, YG05, YG07, & RV10. The Spica Glitter Pens are 00, 17, & 21. For the hand drawn details on the sentiment area, I used the Micron Black and Red Pens. I think this card could be used either for Valentine's Day or for An Anniversary! What do you think? This is my last post for today, as I need to get back to creating...have more challenges and swaps to work on. Thanks for stopping by and feel free to contact me with any questions.

Happy Creating!

Sara

Hey Cupcake...Birthday Card

I designed this card from an old Mojo Monday Sketch (http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/). It is serving double duty, since Stampin' Royalty (http://stampinroyalty.blogspot.com/) is a new blog and this is there first challenge.The only rule they had is simple, create a card, scrapbook layout or 3D project using a birthday theme as your inspiration. This adorable stamp is by Whipper Snapper Designs. The cardstock is by Stampin' Up and the designer paper is by Imaginisce. I used Copic Markers, Spica Glitter Pens, Micron Purple and Black Pens, and my trusty old while gel pen. The copic numbers as follows...Mouse - N1,N2,N3, & R20 ~ Presents and Confetti - RV00, RV17, BG000, BG05, BV02, YG25, & YR65. The spica numbers are 02, 06, 10, 13, 14, 15, & 18. If you have a chance pop on over to either of these blogs to see more wonderful sketches and design ideas. Hope you all have a wonderful week! Happy Creating!

Don't Ask! Christmas Card

This is my very first post, a new year, a new idea! My local stamp shoppe group meets once a month. Each month we have a challenge sketch to follow and goodies that the owner gives us to use as another challenge. Since the holidays are so busy, she left it up to us to find our own sketch challenge. Well this is mine. I am also a part of an online group that has challenges once a month. This is the card that I made from their sketch! As far as the goodies that were given to me, that project is completed also, but I am waiting a little longer to post it. Lets see what all I used....Stampin' Up Cardstock, Copic Markers, and Designer paper from my stash. I have a bit of a paper addiction, so I don't always know where it is from! Wow...That wasn't that hard to do! I think this blog is going to turn out to be my second addiction...papercrafting will always be my first!