Paper Cuts

Check out the Stamp of the Month for October at Cornish Heritage Farms.  Oh my gosh…I think this is my favorite so far!  And it’s not just a stamp.  It’s a whole set…and it’s adorable!!!

You’re a Treasure

Six images, four sentiments…it’s called Ahoy Matey and it’s available tomorrow, October 1st.

This morning I was in the area of my kind-of-local scrap store and since I was so close, I just had to go in.  I found this new Halloween paper by My Mind’s Eye called Spooked.  I only got two sheets and now I wish I’d picked up several. 

I randomly stamped the little skull on the star paper.  (There’s also a bigger skull in the set.)  The parrot is paper-pieced with the wing popped up.  I masked all those little jewels and skulls in the birdbath. Glitter pens gave the jewels and earring lots of sparkle, and I used a clear gel pen over the skulls.  The parrot’s hat and the birdbath are both embossed using Ranger’s Black Soot Distress embossing powder.  I think that’s it!

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Stamps:  Cornish Heritage Farms Ahoy Matey and The Landing Pad (Kim Hughes Collection)   Ink:  Adirondack Pitch Black and Latte by Ranger, Ranger Walnut Stain Distress   Cardstock:  Prism Vanilla Cream (base), Black, Natural Smooth   Patterned Paper:  My Mind’s Eye Spooked   Accessories:  Copic markers, Ranger Black Soot Distress embossing powder, Spica silver, yellow and gold glitter pens, Sakura Clear 3-d gel pen, brads, piercing template/needle, pop dot, sponge.  Card size 4 ¼” x 5 ½”.

Wow…I never thought I’d use Basic Grey’s Stella Ruby like this.  And I think I may have given new meaning to this sentiment.  Eek!  Tomorrow brings the release of Spider Web and Spider from Cornish Heritage Farms.  I’ll admit I had a hard time using the spider.  I hate spiders.  And this might be the creepiest spider stamp I’ve ever seen.  WAY too realistic. 

You’re Not Alone

I stamped everything directly onto the patterned paper, going over the web and spider with a clear 3-d gel pen.

I sponged all the edges, then brushed the ink pad across all edges.

Is this not the ickiest thing you’ve ever seen?  I just want to squish it.   Or scream and run.  lol.

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!

Stamps:  Cornish Heritage Farms Spider Web and Spider, Silhouette Blooms I (Kim Hughes Collection), All Things Fall (The Rummage Bin), Classic Essential Expressions (Mona Lisa Moments)   Ink:  Ranger Walnut Stain Distress, Adirondack Pitch Black   Cardstock:  Prism Vanilla Cream (base), Black   Patterned Paper:  Basic Grey Stella Ruby 6×6 paper pad   Accessories:  Sakura 3-d clear gel pen, brads, ribbon, sponge.  Card size 4” x 6”.

We (everyone) constantly give our children advice about the way to do or say things.  Afterall, we want them to grow up to be responsible, respectable adults.  And then, inevitably, they do what they want.  I remember being the same way with my mom.  Sometimes I just didn’t listen, other times I did listen, thought about it and then made my own decision which was usually not the one she recommended.  Live and learn, right?  I pretty much think mistakes are okay (within reason) if we learn from them. 

So this card is in honor of all the times I did not listen to my mother…and all the times my children will not listen to me.  Hopefully when they’re older, they will realize that moms (and dads) really do know what they’re talking about…most of the time.

Listen to Your Mother

I started out just coloring the curlers but then decided it might look interesting to add eyelets in those spots.  For the small burgundy flowers, I used a new punch called Petite Petals by McGill, adding a little French knot in the center of each.  I found both stamps at Addicted to Rubber Stamps.

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I hope the rest of your weekend is fabulous!

Stamps:  Rubber Romance “Lulu”; sentiment by Renaissance Art Stamps   Ink: Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black   Cardstock:  Prism Crabapple Dark, Super Smooth White   Patterned Paper:  Basic Grey Sugared 6×6 paper pad   Accessories:  Copic markers, American Crafts eyelets, McGill Petite Petals Punch, white string/needle, sewing machine, pop dots.  Card size 5” x 5”.

Hi everyone!  I was so excited to receive an invitation from Shannan (a.k.a. Supreme-Bella-Enabler) to participate in a Bella hop!  What fun!  Our task was to create a holiday treat or gift using Stamping Bella holiday or winter images.

Happy Holidays from Polly

I paper-pieced Polly Packages, adding shading with a gray Copic.  I cut short pieces of white string and attached those to the ends of the scarf.  I didn’t have a Nestabilities die in the size I needed so I just layered Prism Natural cardstock onto the same.  (It’s a passable fake of an  embossed piece.)  Once I assembled Polly, I added three tiny red rhinestones as berries on her hat.

I began with plans to decorate a paint can but that turned into a bit of a nightmare so I went with something much simpler…a Boxi-bag.  The box itself is brown so I covered it with the patterned paper, adding a dot of Star Dust Stickles to the center of each snowflake. 

The Boxi-bags are perfect for Inchies, but I think a bigger focal point works just as well.  Since my image was the same width as the front of the box, I simply adhered the bottom portion to the box. 

The little streamers were made by twisting the thin strips of patterned paper around a thin paintbrush.

Isn’t she sweet?  I just love this image! 

I could only find fall/Halloween-ish candy so I bought dark chocolate M&M’s and picked out the yellow ones (and ate them). 

Be sure to check out these other gals who are participating in the hop! I’m sure their treats are FABULOUS and I can’t wait to see them!

Amy Rysavy
Carole Burrage
Debbie Olson
Jen del Muro
Lauren Meader
Shannan Teubner
Taylor Van Bruggen

The Bella Blog
Nicky Manel

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Stamps:  Stamping Bella “Polly Packages” and “Happy Holidays”  Ink:  Tsukinkeo Memento Tuxedo Black  Cardstock: Prism Natural Smooth  Patterned Paper:  Imaginisce “Snowy Jo”  Accessories:  Boxi-bag (Ellen Hutson LLC-but I think they are currently out of stock), Copic markers, A-Muse Creative Candy Twinkle Stickers, Ranger Star Dust Stickles, white string

Hi everyone!  Word of warning…Kim Hughes has two more really cute sets being released next week (Thursday, October 2nd)!   This one uses my favorite of the two, Little Boy.  (And you can assume correctly that the other set is Little Girl.)

Let’s Party

I actually used three sets here.  The balloons and “Let’s Party” are from Kim’s Birthday Bash and the “Happy Birthday” sentiment is from her Tag! You’re It! set.   But those goofy guys and the “hey dude”…from Little Boy.  LOVE this set!! 

I’m rushing off to Back to School Night.  (I hope we don’t have any tests like last year!  )

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Stamps:  Cornish Heritage Farms “Little Boy,” “Birthday Bash” and “Tag! You’re It! (Kim Hughes Collection)   Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black   Cardstock:  Prism Black, White, Super Smooth White   Patterned Paper:  Imaginisce “Let’s Pretend-Ball Boy”   Accessories:  Copic markers, mm brads   Gift Bag: 5 ¼” x 8 ½” x 3, Card 3” x 3”.

Happy Tuesday, everyone!  I’ve been playing with one of my most recent “investments,” my square Nestabilities.  I love these things.  I made the mistake last time of buying only one set of the rectangles, but you know, I just couldn’t fork out the money not knowing if I’d like them…or use them.  But I do like them so this time I bought the whole set of squares.  Next on my list…ovals…or maybe the circles, I can’t decide.

Happy Halloween

It seems the embossed edge around the white square isn’t showing well here, but it is very much there.  I guess this little Inkadinkado mouse thinks he’s looking pretty scary (at least I *think* it’s a mouse).  I’m wondering where he found a carrot small enough to pass for his nose. :)  This image comes as part of a clear stamp set or singly as rubber on wood.  Even though overall I do prefer rubber stamps, I had to go for the clear set because I couldn’t resist the other critters.  You can see them here.  (You might be able to find this set at Jacksonbelle Embellishments, AC Moore or Michaels.)

Fyi–I’ve added another blog to my blog list.  This is a new one started by Crissy Armstrong.  Her coloring is a-MAZ-ing so if you have a minute, check it out! You will be impressed!  Crissy tagged me which means I’m supposed to list seven facts about myself and then tag seven more people.  Since almost everyone I know has been tagged though, I’ll leave that open so if you want to share some facts about yourself, please do and come back and let me know.

1.  My absolute favorite food is steamed crabs.  My family can’t stand to watch me eat them but that just makes it even more fun.  (It is rather barbaric if I think about it…but I don’t.  I just eat.  And I don’t talk.  Eating crabs is serious business.)

2.  I love to read.  Once I start a good book, I have a hard time forcing myself to do the things that need to be done.  Not having huge blocks of time has been torturous with this Twilight series.  (I’ve just started the fourth book.)

3.  I love sarcasm.

4.  I don’t have a favorite movie because I always fall asleep and awaken in time to see the credits.

5.  I’m big fan of reality tv.  **shrugging shoulders**

6.  I’m very quiet and prefer to be an observer.  I hate being the center of attention and am horrible even with small talk.  (Sometimes I struggle with what to say here in my blog.)

7.  I am 5′ 7″.  Apparently a lot of people, for some reason, think I’m short.  I am not.

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Hi everyone!  Super-quick post today as I’m on my way out the door with lots to do!  This card uses the new Comforting Hugs set from the Kim Hughes Collection.  It’s SUCH a cute set!  (You’ll be seeing more!)  :) 

Sentiment is from Get Well Centers (Mona Lisa Moments) and patterned paper is Basic Grey Offbeat.

 Thanks for stopping by!  Have a great day!  (Sorry to be so short.  I hate busy days.)

Happy Saturday!  I don’t know about where you are, but it is glorious here!  Once it warms up a bit, I’m opening ALL the windows! LOVE IT!

Here’s my second post “saying it like it is.”  I think we all know one of these.  No, not a horse, but a horse’s….er….um….rear end.  I know a couple people I could send this to, friends (or relatives-ha!) who can be a real…..uh…..rear end…but we can still joke about it.  That part’s important.  I didn’t make this to be rude.  It is meant to be a joke.

Be a Good One

I was digging through the older stamps at Cornish Heritage Farms and came upon this horse.  I immediately thought of this sentiment.  (And in my strange little mind, I was thinking “What other sentiment would one USE with this image?  Really, if you can think of one, please let me know.  I’d love to hear other ideas.)  Anyway, the horse stamp was on clearance so I’m not even sure it’s still available. 

One subtle thing I’ll point out about this card is that I used a Weathered Wood backgrounder on the orange-ish paper.  It was one of those plain “patterned papers” from the Basic Grey Archaic paper pad.  I just stamped the wood stamp over it using Espresso ink.  I love how that looks!

Thanks for stopping by!  And thank you, Abraham Lincoln, for such a versatile quote! :)  Have a great day!

Stamps:  Cornish Heritage Farms “Who’s That Horse”, “Weathered Wood” Backgrounder, “Sky,” “Motivational Centers” (Mona Lisa Moments)   Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black, Adirondack Cloudy Blue by Ranger, Ranger Walnut Stain Distress   Cardstock:  Prism Vanilla Cream, Suede Brown Dark   Patterned Paper: Basic Grey Archaic   Accessories:  Copic markers, ticket corner punch, brads, piercing template/needle, white gel pen, sponge.  Card size 4 ¼” x 5 ½”.

It’s Thursday…again.  :)  Today’s WT challenge at Splitcoast is to use silhouettes.  I didn’t do anything new… I pulled out my favorite flowers and stamped away.  And I stitched…again.  (I think all my cards are beginning to look the same, yes?)

Friendships Multiply and Divide

 I used mostly Ranger Distress inks for all the stamping, first inking the blue (which is actually Weathered Wood), a brown marker over the stems, Frayed Burlap for the leaves and Black Soot for the sentiment.

Here is a direct link to the challenge if you’d like to play.

I never really thought about friendship in a ‘mathematical’ kind of way, but this sentiment makes perfect sense.  When we have something wonderful to share, it’s so nice to have friends multiply our excitement.  And when there is sadness, the grief truly is divided.

Many of you have emailed, asking about my son.  He is great!  He had his one year post-surgery check yesterday with the neurosurgeon and that went very well.  On Monday we will see the pediatric ophthalmologist for a three week post-surgery check but I expect everything to be fine there as well.  Joe’s eyes are still a bit red in the inside corners but they are absolutely straight.  SO nice to see.   And such a relief.  :)  Thank you all again for your thoughts and concerns.  Thank you for allowing me to multiply my joy!

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a great Thursday!

Stamps:  Cornish Heritage Farms “Nature’s Silhouettes” (Kim Hughes Collection), “Friend Centers” (Mona Lisa Moments)   Ink:  Ranger Weathered Wood, Frayed Burlap and Black Soot Distress   Cardstock:  Prism Vanilla Cream (base), Natural Smooth   Patterned Paper:  Memory Box Provence 6×6 paper pad   Accessories:  Martha Stewart twill, Tim Holtz Junkitz Metalz button, brown marker, sewing machine, white string, glue dots.  Card size 5 ½” x 4 ¼”.

Ok…it’s definately not a snowy Wednesday, but it is quite chilly this morning.  Love it!  There’s nothing better than sleeping with the windows open…until the neighbor’s car alarm goes off at 4:15.   And then a dog barks at 5:10…husband’s alarm at 5:30.  How much longer until I can hit that Starbucks? 

At any rate, I do have a snowy card to share.  Today brings the release of The Night Before Christmas, a new Thomas Kinkade image from Cornish Heritage Farms.

Season’s Greetings

I used mostly gray Copics to color this image, adding bits of red and green, a touch of yellow and a whole lot of Star Dust Stickles.  It’s super-sparkly!    The background was created using the Aged Sheet Music Scrapblock™ stamped in Adirondack Mushroom.  (I know you can’t see a whole lot of it…I just hate to cover it.)

Here’s a close-up of the grays and sparkles:

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a great day!

Stamps:  Cornish Heritage Farms “The Night Before Christmas” (Thomas Kinkade), Christmas Expressions (Mona Lisa Moments), Aged Sheet Music Scrapblock™   Ink:  Adirondack Pitch Black, Stone and Mushroom by Ranger   Cardstock:  Prism White (base), Intense Red, Super Smooth White, Stormy Light   Accessories:  Copic markers, Ranger Star Dust Stickles, Queen & Co. Sprinkle brads, Fiskars Rotary Trimmer with Scallop blade, sponge.  Card size 5 ½” x 5 ½”.