Pretty Spring Bird

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I am just loving the new October stamp sets from Artful INKables. You can see them -->HERE
I love bird stamps and these are a perfect addition to my collection. I was thinking that these birds could definitley fit into any season, today I'm showing you my spring bird. For my inspiration I used the color challenge from "Just us Girls" -->HERE

Enjoy!

My Think Ink Challenge!

I was so excited to become a part of the Artful INKables Design Team, and then it got even better when I found out I was also going to host one of the Bi-weekly challenges on the AI blog. We got to choose what our challenge would be and create an example. I have long admired people who do sketch challenges and love participating in them so I knew that was what I wanted to try. If you would like to participate in my sketch challenge, you can head over to the AI Blog --> Here

You have until Monday, October 26, 2009, midnight Pacific Standard Time to link your creation to the AI blog. A winner will be chosen Tuesday, October 27, 2009 to win a GRAB BAG of AI STAMPS!

Happy Stamping!

Just Chicken in on ya!

Hey y'all! This cute little card was made using "Down on the Farm" which is one of the new stamp sets from Artful INKables. I love this set! So many cute images with sayings that match.
If you haven't checked out the new sets over at AI head on over --> Here

For this card I used the chicken and fence stamp, and colored them in with my watercolor pencils and my blender pen. I put a pop dot under the chicken to give him that 3-D effect and with some twine and the Friday sketch from "Amy R's Friday sketch"---> Here
Yeehaw! A cute little card if I do say so myself.

It's Artful INKables Blog Hop Time!

Welcome to the October AI Blog Hop!

Artful INKables is releasing 2 really cute stamp sets today, a Farm set and a Bird set. Today, I'm showing you a card, I made using the Little Billy Goat from the "Down on the Farm" stamp set. This stamp set has 11 really cute farm stamps with really great sayings to match. Both of these sets are a must have for your holiday wish list.

If you didn't come here from Deborah's Blog then you will want to start at the AI Blog so you don't miss anything along the way. Be sure to follow us all the way to the end and leave a comment on each Blog for a chance to win some free AI stamps!
I hope you are enjoying the hop so far! Your next stop on the Hop is Lisa's Blog.
Until next time,

The future belongs...

Hello!

I'm feeling sooo much better today, after battling the flu the past week. I thought I would remind everyone that tomorrow is the October Artful INKables Blog Hop! Make sure you join us for some great cards made with the awesome new stamp sets being released and a chance to win some stamps too!

The card above I made awhile back and thought today was a good day to share it. I love this quote and I think the kids on the bike are just perfect to go with it.
Until next time..

"Think Ink Tuesday"

Hello, I hope your ready for another Think ink Tuesday challenge from Artful INKables. I'm really excited because it's my host challenge and It's a sketch challenge this time. You can see my sketch and example at the Artful INKables Blog---->HERE
You can join in the challenge for a chance to win some free stamps. You don't have to use AI stamps but if you have them, we would love to see them and if you do use Artful INKable stamps you get to enter in twice.

Halloween Tic-Tac Holder

Today I wanted to share something with you that I made to send to my daughter for Halloween. She is away at College, and even though she is older and doesn't trick or treat anymore, I know she will still enjoy a little Halloween treat.

I used the Artful INKables set "Halloween Hauntings" for this project. I used my glitter pen on the ghost and added some gems to the corner to give it some sparkle. You could also use this idea for Sweethearts candy boxes for Valentines Day.

Just a reminder you only have till midnight on Monday the 12th to get your challenge entry in over at the Artful INKables Blog for a chance to win some stamps. The challenge is to use something that sparkles. Remember if you use AI stamps you get to put your name in twice. The next Challenge will start on Tuesday October 13th, and I am going to be the host! Cool eh?

Thankful Owls

Hello!

Aren't these owls just the cutest? They are from Stamping Bella! I made this card for the 5 a month card swap, I am in over at Inspire Swap Chat. This months theme was "Thankful", since I don't really do alot of Thanksgiving cards and, I really wanted to use these little owls so I made them Thankful Owls!

I stamped them twice and then cut one set out individually and popped them up with pop dots. I used watercolor pencils, and sponged all the edges with brown ink. The layout I used was just something that had been floating around in my head. I really like the way it all came together, hopefully everyone in the swap will too!

Show me some sparkle!

It's time for another Think Ink Challenge! This time the challenge is to use something that sparkles, Stickles, Gems, Shimmerz, etc. I made my card with the candycane Beaver stamp from the new holiday set "Treats and Tails" from Artful INKables. I used little rhinestones all around my scallop rectangle and then also put some in a pattern of a swirly by the sentiment, and I used a glitter pen for the candycane.

* You are not required to use AI stamps, but if you have them, we'd love to see you use them!**IF YOU USE AI STAMPS, YOU GET 2 ENTRIES FOR YOUR CREATION! JUST ENTER YOUR NAME/LINK TWICE ON MR. LINKY!!!

Mr. Kitty

Hello! Today I wanted to share another Mr. Kitty card with you. This guy comes from the Artful INKables set "Halloween Hauntings." I used my new Martha Stewart spider web edge punch, and sheer olive and black ribbon. I stamped Mr. Kitty using my black versafine ink pad and then I used glitter pens for his eyes, ears and nose.
Enjoy!

Eat, Drink and Be Scary!

Hello, and welcome to my Friday post! Today I am sharing a card I made with the Kitty stamp from the Artful INKables set "Halloween Hauntings". I found a Champagne bottle card template online and changed it a little to resemble a wicked potion bottle. On Mr. Kitty, I used a green glitter pen for the eyes, and a pink glitter pen for the nose and ears. It gives him a little wicked sparkle.

Enjoy!

Secret Sister Mojo Card Kit

That's a mouthful! lol I am the host of the Secret Sister Mojo Card Kit swap over at inspireswapchat.com Basically it is a swap where you get an assigned Secret Sister and you send her a card kit with a few pieces of paper, a card base, ribbon and some embellishments oh and at least 2 stamped images. It's to inspire, challenge and to jump start your Secret Sisters Mojo. My swap is for 3 months and on the third month you reveal who you are. Since I'm the host, an awesome lady offered to take my name so I could play too. Let me just say I got the best Secret Sister evah!! lol I got my kit and finally had some time to put something together.

Enjoy!

Now for something a little different..

In addition to paper crafts I sew too! I have been sewing since Home Economics in 8th grade, so roughly 25 years! lol I go through periods where I will sew a lot and then not at all. I don't do zippers! I like the easier sewing projects. I mostly enjoy crafty sewing, like quilts, pillows, purses etc. Like most of us with kids at home I don't have my own craft room, so when I sew I have to go get the sewing stuff from it's place in the garage and then set it all up at the kitchen table, then take it all back to the garage before dinner. You see my problem. lol I manage to keep my paper crafting right around the computer table area, so you can see where my priorities are. lol

What I wanted to share today was something I made last week, for a friend who just had a baby. It's called a "Taggie Blanket." It's a cute little blanket with ribbon loops sewn into the seam. My son still loves his, although he looks unhappy holding the girly one I made. lol He is actually saying cheese and looking away from the camera, across the street at the neighbor kids running around. Probably thinking I hope they don't see me over here. lol

For the taggie blankets I make I use snuggle flannel, satin and grosgrain ribbon so there are different textures. All machine washable which for children is a must. The size of this blanket is roughly 18x20. I googled taggie blankets and found a lot of tutorials out there. Most of the ones I found for sale were generally a little smaller then the one I made and with a lot less ribbons on the sides. I made mine without a pattern, I just kind of guessed. If you have ever sewn homemade pillows then it's much the same way just add in the loops when you sew up the seams.

Happy Crafting!

It's "Think Ink" Challenge Time!

It's time for another "Think INK" challenge over at the Artful INKables Blog! This time the 2 week challenge is a recipe challenge.

The Recipe: 1)You must use layers. 2)Use different ribbons. 3)Use scallops of some kind.

I decided with the holiday around the corner it would be a good idea to get a jump on things, so I made this combo Christmas tree ornament/gift card holder. I used my scallop rectangle nestabilities and my scallop circle paper punches. For my image I used the present stamp from the new AI stamp set "Treats and Tails."

Make sure to head over to the Artful INKables Blog and put in an entry, you will have a chance to win some free stamps!!

Artful INKables Blog Hop

Welcome to the AI Blog Hop! Can you believe the Holidays are just around the corner! I love this time of year, it's such a creative time for crafting things.

Artful INKables is releasing 2 stamp sets today, a Halloween set and a Christmas set. Today, I'm showing you a card, I made using the Christmas stamp set "Holiday Treats and Tails." This stamp set has 11 really cute stamps, and is the perfect stamp set to use for your Christmas cards!

If you didn't come here from Emily's blog, then you will want to start at the AI Blog so you don't miss anything along the way. Be sure to follow us all the way to the end and leave a comment on each Blog for a chance to win some free AI stamps!

I hope you are enjoying the hop so far! Your next stop on the Hop is Julie Ranae's Blog.

Happy Stamping!

"you mean the world to me"

Hello! Today I want to share with you a card I made using the Artful INKables set "Fun and Friendly". I used "My Minds Eye" paper and some graph paper I snagged from my daughter. I colored the earth with my water color pencils and cut it out and used some pop dots to make it pop up. The twill is from the fabric notion side of Joann's. Enjoy!

A Witchy Boo!

I wanted to share this simple card with you. I punched a hole out of copy paper and used it as a reverse mask for the moon. I sponged with sunflower and raw sienna ink, my friend Pat called it a perfect harvest moon. The witch is from inadinkado and the Boo is from TAC. I used my glitter pen and colored in some of the witches trailings. I made these for my monthly card club. After I took this picture I ended up adding a sheer black ribbon at the top, with the knot to the left.
Enjoy!

Think Ink Challenge!

It's time for another Think Ink challenge over at the Artful INKables Blog! This 2 week challenge is to create a box or a bag. I used the instructions for the 2,5,7,10 favor bag from the SCS resources page. I made this favor bag with my son in mind, filling it with lizards I got from the dollar tree. Make sure to check out the challenge and link your creation back to the AI Blog for a chance to win some free stamps. You don't have to use AI stamps but if you do it will double your chances of winning.

Boo!

Hello! Isn't this little girl so Adams family? To me she appears to be playing yo-yo with a spider! I made this card for my 5 a month card swap, hosted by my friend Deb on inspireswapchat.com.

It's hard to photograph, but I used Spica glitter pens for her socks and on the spider. I cut her head out and popped it up to give her some dimension. I cut the words out with my cuttlebug hippie chick dies.
Enjoy!

Muchas Gracias

Hi! Today I want to share another card I made with the Artful INKables set "South of the Border". I did the masking technique with the cactus stamp on this card, to make the cactus taller. When I was little my great grandmother had a gorgeous backyard, filled with fruit trees, vegetables, flowers of every kind and cacti. My favorite was her 15 foot cactus! It bloomed and grew for years and then sadly froze one winter and died. Their was just something so impressive about the massive cacti, it was both beautiful and scary all at once.

Also, today is Think Ink Tuesday! Hooray! You know what that means, a new challenge is staring today over at the Artful INkables Blog. The challenge is always different, and their will be a prize! So go check it out. You can check back this Friday for my challenge piece.