Halloween Card for IO Week

Hey there! This week is Impression Obsession Week at Stamper's Dream and today I have a card to show you along with Amy, Michelle and Charmaine. Yesterday Michelle, Charmaine and Cammie posted some more projects, so if you haven't seen those be sure to stop by and check them out, too.

....oh, and pssst.....Michelle is going to have BLOG CANDY posted sometime this week, too!!



The image I used on my card is called Free Parking. The main panel is up on foam tape and I added some coloring/highlighting with my black Spica Atyou glitter pen to the curls in the pumpkin, free parking lettering, and the circles in the fence post. The card base is Prism Intense Orange, the image was stamped on Neenah White, and the plaid ribbon is from May Arts...all are available in Michelle's store.

Here's the inside of the card. The sentiment is from the Penny Black Spooky! clear set:



SUPPLY LIST ~
Stamps: Impression Obsession Free Parking, Penny Black Spooky clear set
Paper: Prism Intense Orange, PTI True Black, Neenah White
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Copics: B000, B00, E41, E42, E43W1, W3, W5, G40, G21, G24, G28 YR21, Y38, YR04, 0
Accessories: May Arts Orange/Black Plaid Ribbon, Bow Easy, Orange Adhesive Rhinestones (from Michael's), Foam Tape, Oval Punches

Here's the IO schedule for the rest of the week:

Tomorrow: Becca, Michelle, and Silke
Thursday: Becca, Laurie, Michelle, and me
Friday: Amy, Silke, Michelle, and Tosh

Have a GREAT day!

Fall Inspired Scrapling & Lori CASE

Hey all! I have two cards to show you today using my Give Thanks set from OCL.

This first one I made for Saturday's SCS Inspiration Challenge, which was to be inspired by Moyna Handbags. I combined it with Friday's Limited Supplies Challenge to make a scrapling card and Fall-To Layout 58. The circle with the acorn is up on foam tape.

SUPPLY LIST ~
Stamps: OCL Give Thanks
Paper: Kraft, Really Rust, PTI Dark Chocolate, PTI Chocolate Plaid DP
Ink: Really Rust
Accessories: Rust Twill Ribbon from Taylored Expressions, Chocolate Kaiser Craft Pearl, EK Success Wavy Dot Punch, Foam Tape, Circle Nestabilities
Card Size: 2" x 4"


The next card is a CASE of my true-blue friend, Lori, who was yesterday's Featured Stamper on SCS!! Whoooo-hoooo! Sooooooo excited for ya, bud!!



I chose to CASE her Nothing Better card. I kept the friend theme, the green and kraft colors, and the scoring. I just changed my card to a 5" square card, made it one-layer, and used different stamps.

SUPPLY LIST ~
Stamps: OCL Give Thanks
Paper: Kraft
Ink: Memento Cocoa, Versafine Onyx Black
Accessories: Eucalyptus Stickles, Scor Pal, Prisma Pencils, Gamsol
Technique: Gamsol Magic

Happy Labor Day!!

Spooky!

How about some Penny Black today? I haven't worked with PB stamps in a while....and I think I'm having withdrawals, LOL! Love me some Penny Black!!

I made these three cards with my new Spooky! set from Stamper's Dream. I also used some of my favorite black plaid ribbon (yeah, I use it a lot) and Majestic Purple CS from the store. The images on each card were colored with Prismas and blended with Gamsol. Here's a photo of each individual card:







...and the insides....all of the sentiments are also from the Spooky! clear set:



SUPPLY LIST ~
Stamps: Penny Black Spooky!
Paper: Prism Majestic Purple Medium, Prism PTI Select White, PTI True Black
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black
Accessories: May Arts Black Plaid Ribbon, Martha Stewart Spider Web Punch, Oval punches (inside of the broom card), Purple Adhesive Rhinestones (from Michael's)
Technique: Gamsol Magic

We're off to a picnic today! Hope you're all having a fun weekend!

Hugs,

TE Release Day!

It's Release Day at Taylored Expressions so head on over and check out all the NEW stuff!



I have one more project to show you today using the Punchy Potions stamp set and these potion bottles from the new Punchy Potions Bundle!...my MOST favorite things from this release! The potion bottles and stamps are SOOO fun to work with. I love this witch stamp from the set...she reminds me of Elphaba from Wicked (don't know why, but she does....and yes, I LOOOVE Wicked!) so I made my card and potion bottle very GREEN just like Elphie herself. I stamped two images in black craft ink, one on White CS and one on Intense Kiwi. They were both heat embossed with clear embossing powder and cut out into two separate ovals. Both white ovals are up on separate layers of foam tape. The organdy ribbon and epoxy brad is from the Halloween Key Ingredients.

Here's the inside of the card where I used another stamp from the Punchy Potions set:



SUPPLY LIST ~
Stamps: Punch Potions
Paper: Prism Intense Kiwi, Black, Choice Snow White, Basic Grey Eerie DP
Ink: Black Craft
Copics: BV00, BV02, BV04, YG03, G40, G21
Accessories: Organdy Ribbon and Epoxy Brad from Halloween Key Ingredients, Oval and Scallop Oval Nestabilities, Martha Stewart Spider Web Punch, Bow Easy, Clear Embossing Powder, Circle Nestabilities, Potion Bottle, M&M's

Don't forget to check out what the rest of the Baker's Dozen made for you today: Taylor, Charmaine, Dawn, Donna, Jackie, Jodi, Karen G, Karen M, Laura, Laurie, Sankari, and Sharon

More info on the Punch Potions Bundle:



...and lastly, don't forget....the Birthday Bash starts today on the Stamp a Sweet Impression Blog!! My challenge will be posted at 12 noon PST. Here's a little sneaky peek of the sample card I made. Hope to see you there!!

TE Sneak Peek (Day 2)

Okay, I'm totally LOVIN' these new Basic Grey papers in the Halloween Key Ingredients and the Spooky Expressions set. These are brand-spankin' new from Taylored Expressions and they'll be available in the TE store tomorrow, September 5th.

The Halloween Key Ingredients include the Prism Intense Orange, Black, and Wizard Medium Prism papers; Choice White CS; Basic Grey Eerie DP; and purple mesh ribbon. I also used three spider brads on my card from the Spooky Expressions Bundle.

The white circle behind the spider and the largest black panel with the bat-patterned DP are both up on foam tape. The sentiment and spider web were both stamped in white craft and heat embossed with sterling silver embossing powder. The layout is Weekend Sketch #95.

Here's the inside of the card:


SUPPLY LIST ~
Stamps: TE Spooky Expressions
Paper: Prism Wizard Medium, Prism Black, Basic Grey Eerie DP, Prism Intense Orange
Ink: Craft White
Accessories: Spider Brads from Halloween Bundle, Sterling Silver Embossing Powder, Circle Nestabilities, SU Word Window Punch, Foam Tape, Purple Mesh Ribbon from Halloween Key Ingredients, Silver Cord
Card Size: 5" Square

Remember last month, Cuppie was on a little "vacation"....well, he's BACK this month!! Check out all the Baker's Dozen blogs below. Some of the girls are showing the Spooky Expressions set and some are also showing the new Cuppie set, Trick or Sweet II!! Check it out....

Taylor, Charmaine, Dawn, Donna, Jackie, Jodi, Karen G, Karen M, Laura, Laurie, Sankari, and Sharon

Here's more info on the Spooky Expressions Bundle:


Tomorrow is release day and I'll have one more sneak peek project to show you! It's also the start of the TE Birthday Bash on the SASI Blog! See you tomorrow!

TE Sneak Peek (Day 1)

Hey everyone, it's time for the next Taylored Expressions Release. The set we're all showing you today is called The Places You'll Go, which is part of the next TE Giving Tree Charitable Program! During the months of September and October, for each stamp sold, TE will be donating $7.00 to the Books for Kids Foundation. Their mission is to promote literacy among all children with a special emphasis on low-income and at-risk preschool-aged children. Books for Kids creates libraries, donates books, and partners with literacy programs to develop the critical early foundation and skills which young children need to be successful in life. You can read more about the charity on Taylor's Blog.

My card also features the coordinating Key Ingredients for this set...Choice Buttercream CS, MME DP, buttons, and ribbon. A second rocket was stamped, cut out and popped up on Taylor's foam tape. Also up on foam tape is the brown circle behind the main image. Waterfall Stickles were added to all the stars on the main panel and background panel. The Buttercream panels were sponged with Sage Shadow ink.

Remember...all of these new sets and key ingredients will be in the store this Saturday, September 5th!

The layout for my card is Weekend Sketch #93.

Here's the inside of the card where I stamped more rockets in Memento Cocoa:



SUPPLY LIST ~
Stamps: TE The Places You'll Go
Paper: Choice Buttercream CS and My Mind's Eye DP from Key Ingredients Pack, PTI Dark Chocolate
Ink: Memento Cocoa, Sage Shadow
Copics: YR68, YR21, Y38, R22, R27, B21
Accessories: Ribbon and Buttons from Key Ingredients Pack, Waterfall Stickles, Foam Tape, Circle Nestabilities, Hemp Twine, Sponge
Card Size: 5" Square

Be sure to check out what the rest of the Baker's Dozen has to show you today. Here are the links: Taylor, Charmaine, Dawn, Donna, Jackie, Jodi, Karen G, Karen M, Laura, Laurie, Sankari, and Sharon is joining us for this release, too! You won't want to miss all their great projects!

See you tomorrow with another sneak peek!

Treasured Friendship

Hey there! My card today is for Kim's Timeless Tuesday Challenge, which is to make a card without ANY coloring. I used my Seaside Life set by Marcella Hawley...I love her illustrations, and I think they're all gorgeous enough to stand on their own without any coloring. The layout is Fall-To Layout 57.

The Prism Twilight Medium panel is up on foam tape and so is the Spellbinders Tag with the sentiment. The sand dollars were stamped on MME French Flea Market DP (there's a very LIGHT beige pattern on it).

Here's the inside:


SUPPLY LIST ~
Stamps: Flourishes Seaside Life
Paper: Prism Suede Brown Light, Prism Twilight Medium, MME French Flea Market DP
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa
Accessories: Spellbinders Tag, Foam Tape, Hemp Twine
Card Size: 4.25" Square

Now, before you go...you GOTTA check out Michelle's blog post today. There's someone new joining the Stamper's Dream Team....and I can BARELY contain myself I'm so excited! Check it out!

Sweet Peas

I've had this Sweet Peas set for quite a while now and FINALLY got to ink it up. The layout is Mercy Kerin's Sketch 36, I added pearls to the sentiment for the Timeless Tuesday Challenge, and the ribbon treatment on the oval sentiment (from the Signs of Spring set) was totally inspired by this card from Christine Okken. LOVE how she did the ribbon and just HAD to try it for myself! (You're such an inspiration, Christine!) The pearls were originally white and I colored them with my RV21 Copic.

Flourishes stamps, May Arts ribbon, curved rectangle nesties, Kaiser Craft pearls, and the Prism Vibrant Pink CS are all available at Stamper's Dream.

The Kraft mat behind the main image is up on foam tape. The sponging around the main image was done with Pretty in Pink ink.

SUPPLY LIST ~
Stamps: Flourishes Sweet Peas, Flourishes Signs of Spring (sentiment)
Paper: PTI Vintage Cream, Prism Vibrant Pink, Kraft
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Pretty in Pink
Copics: RV21, RV23, 0, G40, G21, G24, G28
Accessories: May Arts Plaid Ribbon, Button, Pink String, SU Sm and Lg Oval Punches, Kaiser Craft Pearls, Curved Mega Rectangle Nestabilities, Martha Stewart Cornice Punch, Sponge, Foam Tape

Hope you're enjoying the weekend. I'm pretty much going to couch out today...earlier last week, my 4-year-old got a case of the sniffles and now I have it. Ugh! It's too early in the season for this!

There She Goes Reunion

Hey all! I have a TSG card to show you today. Jessica Knutsen invited all of us "retired" {giggle} DT members to play along in a reunion post today, and she sent me this adorable Treemendous set to play with. Thanks, Jessica!!

The tree and sentiment (which is actually three separate stamps) was stamped in Versafine Onyx Black. The adhesive-backed rhinestones are from Michael's, I layered some black gingham ribbon over some green satin ribbon, and the bow was tied with my Bow Easy. See those tiny little leaves stamped along the piercing? Those are from the Treemendous mini set as well.

I added some more of them to the inside of the card too....



SUPPLY LIST ~
Stamps: TSG Treemendous Mini Set
Paper: PTI Select White, PTI True Black, SU Autumn Traditions DP
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, Old Olive
Accessories: Black Gingham and Green Satin Ribbon, Bow Easy, Spellbinders Victorian Pierceabilities, Ornare Piercing Tool, Adhesive Rhinestones

TSG is releasing 7 new mini sets (including this Treemendous set that I used on my card) and 2 full-sized sets this evening! There will be a Release Party Chat tonight on the TSG Forum from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Pacific Time along with all sorts of games, sneak peeks, and chances to win new stamps!

Wendy Weixler and Steph Hargis are also joining in on the Reunion today, so be sure to stop by the new TSG Blog to see their projects with a new mini sets as well as a little Q&A!

JustRite Something Sweet

Hey all! I'm back with another JustRite card to show you. This time I used the new Something Sweet set, and I love this little hot chocolate cup! I think it's so cute!

The main image was stamped in black craft and heat embossed with clear EP. The circle sentiment behind it was stamped in white craft and heat embossed with white EP. The main image circle, iced teal circle, and the large frosted teal panel with the punched snowflakes are each up on separate layers of foam tape. I added a little bit of Platinum Stickles to the hot cocoa and steam.

...and here's the inside with another hot cocoa cup...

SUPPLY LIST~
Stamps: JustRite Something Sweet
Paper: PTI Select White, Prism Frosted Teal, Prism Iced Teal
Ink: Black Craft, White Craft
Copics: E31, E33, BG11, BG13, R46
Accessories: Martha Stewart Snowflake Border Punch, White Brads, Circle Nestabilities, Snowflakes Embossing Folder, PTI Aqua Mist Ribbon, Bow Easy, Foam Tape, Platinum Stickles
Card Size: 4.75" Square

This entire week, the Dream Team has been showing you all sorts of projects with the newest JustRite products. Here's the schedule from this week and links to everyone's blogs so you can check them out...

Monday: Tosha , Michelle, Kimberly and me
Tuesday: Laurie , Charmaine , Amy, and Michelle
Wednesday: Laurie , Tosha , Kimberly and Michelle
Today: Kimberly , Michelle, and me
Friday: Cammie , Amy, Kimberly and Michelle

LOTS of awesome projects, huh? {smile}

Chocolate Truffles & Strawberries

Hi all! I have a couple challenge cards to show you today, both using my TE Berries & Cherries set.



The first card is for today's SCS Sketch and yesterday's SCS Color Challenge...well, almost...I used Riding Hood Red instead of Real Red. The brown mat rectangle behind the truffle is up on foam tape, and I added some Platinum Stickles to the swirls on the truffle. I love this sentiment (my trainer would probably disagree with with it and tell me to just stick with the natural cherry...giggle!).

The next card is for this week's Midnight Madness sketch, and again I went with the SCS Colors...this time using the Real Red like I was supposed to (just for you, Dawn!, hehe!).



The largest Chocolate panel on the base of the card is up on foam tape.

Have an AWESOME day!




SUPPLY LIST (Chocolate Truffle card) ~
Stamps: TE Berries & Cherries
Paper: PTI Select White, Chocolate Chip, Kraft, Bella Rose DP
Ink: Memento Cocoa
Copics: R35, R46, E31, E33, E35, E37)
Accessories: Riding Hood Red Ribbon, Hemp Twine, Martha Stewart Cornice Punch, Heart Brad, Platinum Stickles, Rectangle Nestabilities

SUPPLY LIST (Chocolate Strawberry card) ~
Stamps: TE Berries & Cherries
Paper: Kraft, Watercolor Paper, Chocolate Chip, Real Red Designer Prints (retired)
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, Memento Cocoa, Real Red, Old Olive, Always Artichoke, Chocolate Chip, Bashful Blue
Accessories: Taylor's Polka Dot Ribbon, Bow Easy, Rectangle and Square Nestabilities, Red Brads, Foam Tape
Technique: Watercoloring with Reinkers
Card Size: 4.25" Square

JustRite Christmas Treasures

It's JustRite Week at Stamper's Dream and today Kimberly, Michelle, Tosh and I are showing you some of the new Christmas sets!

The set I used for my card today is called Christmas Treasures...LOVE it!!...and this cardinal image is probably my favorite in the set. Both circles are up on separate layers of foam tape. The cardinal/bird house image was stamped in black craft ink and heat embossed with clear EP, the "Let Heaven and Nature Sing" sentiment was stamped in white craft ink and heat embossed with clear EP.

Here's a close-up:



Here's the inside where I stamped another cardinal image in Rose Red ink and just left it plain without any coloring.



This entire the week the Dream Team will have projects to share with you using all the newest releases from JustRite so be sure to check the schedule on Michelle's blog. Thanks for stopping by today! I love when you do!




SUPPLY LIST ~
Stamps: JustRite Christmas Treasures
Paper: PTI Scarlet Jewel, PTI White, PTI True Black
Ink: Black Craft, White Craft, Rose Red
Copics: 0, R37, R59, E13, E31, E33, G21, G24, G28, G40, Y38
Accessories: JustRite 3-1/4" Wooden Circle Stamper, Gold Brads, Gold Cord, Circle Nestabilities, PTI Scarlet Jewel Satin Ribbon, PTI Scarlet Jewel Button, Holly Embossing Folder, Foam Tape, Clear Embossing Powder, Bow Easy

LeAnne & Cathy

Hi all! I got to go shopping yesterday with LeAnne and Cathy and thought I'd share a picture. Here we are at L&L Rubber Stamps (1015 Frys Road, Ephrata, PA). Thanks to LeAnne for spotting it, I FINALLY got a Scor-Pal! Yeah baby! I also got the diamond plate cuttlebug folder and some more Copics...gotta have more, ya know?

After shopping we headed over to the Shady Maple Smorgasbord, had some lunch that Cathy treated us to, and then headed upstairs to the awesome gift shop...where I got a Sun & Sand Yankee Candle that...again....LeAnne showed me. Ohhhhh, such a wonderful beachy smelling candle!

LeAnne, it was SOOOO awesome to hang out with you again. You just have such a cute personality, your smile is infectious. Thanks so much for my adorable journal too!! Cathy, it was GREAT to meet you in person, and you were SOOOO nice to treat us to lunch. What a sweetheart you are! Thanks again!!

Well, if the rain holds out (and that's a big IF because the forecst doesn't look good), at lunchtime today I'm heading to Maple Grove for the Nationals with my Dad. The night qualifying is the BEST...so FUN!!



Later!

August KI Subscription Kit

Hi everyone! It's time to show you this month's TE Key Ingredients Subscription Kit. This month's kit includes these papaya and brown Prism papers, DP, ribbon, rub-ons, and....my favorite....the pink bling!



This month's challenge to me, Dawn, Sankari, Saucy, Laurie, Taylor, and Jen was to make quick cards. Check out the links to all their blogs to see what they made with this month's beautifully coordinated kit.

Did you see Taylor's video yesterday and read about the 3 month and 6 month subscription programs? Both of these are being offered on a monthly charge basis rather than having to pay it all up front. So now you can craft on a budget with fabulously coordinated supplies! Pretty cool, huh? Sign up for the subscription service to receive the Key Ingredients kits released the 20th of each month for just $15.95 a month plus shipping for the 3 month subscription. Or for the best value, you can purchase the 6 month subscription for just $14.95 a month plus shipping AND as a BONUS Taylor will include 2 Perfect Package Card Boxes ($5.95 value) FREE if you order by August 25th! Of course all of the KI kits are also available for individual purchase ($16.95 each) while they last. Click HERE to read about all the benefits for Subscribers.

SUPPLY LIST ~
Stamps: TE Year of Sweet Sentiments
Paper: Prism Suede, Prism Papaya, DP, TE Choice Buttercream
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black
Accessories: Kaiser Craft Bling, Rub-ons, Brown Ribbon, Bow Easy, SU Scallop Edge Punch, Curved Mega Rectangle Nestabilities

Have an awesome day! I'm excited because I'm meeting up with LeAnne Pugliese and CathyMac today. Yay!