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Friday, November 21, 2008

Unity Hip Hop Thursday Cards



Happy Holidays


I decided to use SC203 one more time for this big Unity reindeer. He IS big! This card measures 5x5.

Stamps: reindeer - Unity, Mini Mates - SU, The Snowflake Spot - SU
Paper: chocolate chip, real red, summer sun, white, CM patterned paper
Ink: black, chocolate chip, craft white
Accessories: eyelet, ribbon, designer label & circle punches
Technique: Out of the Box





Rudolph saves the day!

Stamps: reindeer - Unity, Heard from the Heart - SU, The Snowflake Spot - SU
Paper: cool caribbean, chocolate chip, naturals white
Ink: black, chocolate chip, craft white
Accessories: liquid applique, ribbon, Copic markers, dimensionals

Wednesday, November 19, 2008

POOR GRANDMA!!!

Grandma got run over by a reindeer
Walking home from our house Christmas Eve
You can say there's no such thing as Santa,
But as for me and Grandpa, we believe.

She'd been drinking too much egg nog,
And we begged her not to go.
But she'd left her medication,
So she stumbled out the door into the snow.

When they found her Christmas mornin',
At the scene of the attack.
There were hoof prints on her forehead,
And incriminatin' Claus marks on her back.

Grandma got run over by a reindeer
Walking home from our house Christmas Eve
You can say there's no such thing as Santa,
But as for me and Grandpa, we believe.

Written by Randy Brooks

This is another SCS sketch challenge card but on an A2 size.

Stamps: Rodney Reindeer - Whipper Snapper
Paper: black white, real red, CM patterned paper
Ink: black
Accessories: Copic markers, black CM marker

Sentiment and hooves were computer generated.

36 Days Until Christmas!


This card was made using today's sketch challenge. I just love these elves from Close to My Heart.

Stamps: Merry Pursuits - CTMH, candy - Martha Stewart
Paper: real red, real red DSP, green galore, white
Ink: black, riding hood red
Accessories: Copic markers, ribbon

This card measures 4.25 square. I use 4.5 A Muse envelopes.

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

It feels like January!

I'm just amazed at the weather recently. It feels more like January than November. We had about an hour of sunshine today. I've missed it!! These are good days to snuggle in a blanket, read a good book and drink hot cocoa or hot spiced apple cider.

Warmest Wishes

Stamps: On the Move, Houndstooth, Beyond the Basics
Colors: baroque burgundy, bashful blue, black, white
Accessories: ribbon, WW crayons

This card measures 4.25 square. I use 4.5 A Muse envelopes.






Hot Cocoa & Cupcakes

Stamps: Coffee Riley - Hanna Stamps, Michael's $1 stamp
Paper: white, certainly celery, only orange, chocolate chip
Ink: black
Accessories: Copic & SU markers, Michael's ribbon


This card measures 4.25 square. I use 4.5 A Muse envelopes.

Challenge Cards



Get Well Soon


I used this week's Bella sketch for this card. I have lots of Bellas, so I'll be using this sketch again. :)

Color Challenge: real red, black, kraft
Stamps: Bouquet of Blessings - Unity, Mini Mates - SU
Accessories: taffeta ribbon, brads, markers, dimensionals, Marvy flower punch, white gel pen









Lovey Dovey Giraffe

This is my card for the Gina K release party sketch.

Stamps: Just So Hippy - Gina K Designs
Paper: creamy caramel, chocolate chip, rose reda DSP, basic grey, white
Accessories: brads, ribbon, Copic markers, dimensionals

Monday, November 17, 2008

Kreativ Blogger Award

My good bloggin' friend Vicki gave me this award!! :) She's a real sweet person and is very creative!! Go check her out!! Thanks so much for thinking of me Vicki!!

Here's the rules:
1. Winner may put the logo on their blog.
2. Put a link to the person who sent you the award.
3. Nominate 5 blogs.
4. Put links to their blogs.
5. Leave a message for your nominees.



Picking just 5 blogs is the hardest part of getting these awards!

1. Angel's Creative World (Angela R.)

2. Stamp Owl's Studio (Frances)

3. Lilacs and Butterflies (Melody - lacyquilter)

4. My Blog by Cammie (Carolyn King)

5. Paper Smiles (Nancy - ncmorgan)

Thanks for the inspiration ladies!

Thank You Vicki


Thank you so much, Vicki for the honor of the Blog award. Thank you for continuing to visit my blog and give encouraging comments. You're so sweet!!!


Stamps: Tags So Much, Cheesecloth, Warmest Regards, Itty Bitty Backgrounds, Long-Time Friend
Colors: more mustard, sage shadow, cranberry crisp, white
Accessories: circle punches, ribbon, dimensionals, markers, paper piercer & mat stack, cutter's kit (distressing)
Challenges: CC91, SC100

38 Days until Christmas


November Wish RAK sketch Challenge
Wish RAK Item: Nestie scallop rectangle

Stamps: Callie Christmas Kitty - High Hopes, Heard from the Heart - SU
Paper: real red, more mustard DSP, white
Accessories: Copic markers, Nesties scallop rectangle, JoAnn's ribbon











October Wish RAK Sketch Challenge
Items: CB Snowflakes

Stamps: Holiday Lineup, Family Phrases
Paper: real red, certainly celery, white
Ink: black, real red, certainly celery
Accessories: SU markers, paper clip, ribbon, circle punch, CB snowflakes

Another Kitty Scrapbook Page!


Stamps: Cuddles & Hugs, Just So Hippy - Gina K Designs
Paper: riding hood red, Basic Grey, white, bordering blue
Accessories: taffeta ribbon, circle & scallop punches, CM custom cutting system

This was supposed to be for one of the Gina K challenges, but I wasn't careful with the sketch. I got the top 1/2 right, though. Oops.

Sunday, November 16, 2008

If You Give A Moose Muffin


These 2 cards remind me of one of my favorite children's books, If You Give A Moose A Muffin.

Wish Big

Stamps: Moose You, It's Your Birthday, By Design, Flower Filled, Short & Sweet, All in A Row
Paper: chocolate chip, certainly celery, pretty in pink, white
Accessories: markers, ribbon, dimensionals





Happy Birthday

Stamps: Moose You, It's Your Birthday, Short & Sweet
Paper: bashful blue, certainly celery, chocolate chip, white
Accessories: markers, Marvy scallop punch
Challenge: SC138

39 Days until Christmas


It was VSN weekend! I managed to get 2 cards done... a lot less than usual, but I haven't been feeling well.

November VSN A 2008

Stamps: Fluffles - Stampendous
Colors: real red, wild wasabi, white
Accessories: Copic markers, CM custom cutting system, hole punch, SU scallop square punch (corners), Martha Stewart branch punch, dimensionals

This card measures 4.25 square. I use 4.5 A Muse envelopes.






November VSN E 2008

Stamps: Changito Elf - Stampendous, Sleigh Full of Toys - SU (sentiment)
Colors: real red, wild wasabi, white
Accessories: Copic markers, taffeta ribbon, CM custom cutting system, Nestie scallop circle, dimensionals

Cupcake Snowman

Sorry about the picture quality. I'm learning how to use a new camera since my old one died. I'm struggling with lighting and coloring.

Featured Stamper: Kendra

I used a similar layout, image, and DP. I changed the colors and kept the same birthday theme. Here's Kendra's cute card.


Stamps: Cupcake Snowman - Hero Arts, Vogue Verses - SU
Paper: pumpkin pie, pixie pink, white, Sweet Always DP
Accessories: ribbon, SU markers, Marvy flower punch, white gel pen
Techniques: tearing, paper piecing