Decking the woods

     These crazy penguins from the Art Impressions Penguin Cheer set are decorating the woods for Christmas.

     Have a blessed day!
Tracy

Supplies:
Paper--My Mind's Eye "Merry", Neenah, Recollections
Stamps--Art Impressions "Penguin Cheer Set"
Ink--Simon Says Stamp Intense Black, Copics, Iced Spruce and Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide inks, Versafine Onyx Black, Spectrum Noir Crystal Clear Sparkle pen, Sakura gold gel pen
Tools--Lawn Fawn Hillside Borders dies, Penny Black Tall Trees dies
Miscellaneous--Glossy Accents

Mom the crazy gardening lady

     Today is my mom's birthday and when I saw this crazy gardening lady I knew I had to use her for her birthday card this year.  My mom LOVES to be out in her yard puttering.  She has a big old magnolia in the front yard so I just had to create one on the card for her.  She's also a bird fanatic.  LOL

     The gardening queen comes from Art Impressions Gotta Garden Set.  

     I used my Prismacolor pencils to color her and the birds.  The sky was inked with Distress inks and I pulled out LOTS of dies to create the scene.

Have a blessed day!

Tracy

Supplies:
Paper--Strathmore Bristol, Recollections
Stamps--Art Impressions "Gotta Garden Set"
Ink--Simon Says Stamp Intense Black, Versafine Onyx Black, Sakura purple glitter Gelly Roll pen, Broken China and Salty Ocean Distress inks, Prismacolor pencils and Gamsol
Tools--Impression Obsession Bare Tree and Leaf Cluster dies, Memory Box Rounded Fence and Resting Birds dies, Penny Black Gift Tag dies, Lawn Fawn Stitched Hillside Borders dies
Miscellaneous--Yellow Stickles

Valentines

     Yesterday was pretty busy and I didn't get a chance to post these Valentines I created for some friends.  The images are all from Penny Black.

     Happy belated Valentine's to everyone!!!
Tracy

Supplies:
Paper--Bazzill, Recollections, Copic XPress-it Blending card
Stamps--Penny Black "Critter Party" and "Hugs"
Ink--Simon Says Stamp Intense Black, Versafine Onyx Black, Copics, Spun Sugar and Worn Lipstick Distress inks
Tools--Spellbinders Classic Heart Nestabilites dies, Simon Says Stamp Holiday Shapes and Painted Hugs dies, My Craft Spot Small Alphabet dies, Cuttlebug Swiss Dot and Cross My Heart embossing folders
Miscellaneous--Spectrum Noir Crystal Clear glitter pen

Newsy bear

     Have you all been holding your breath for the new Purple Onion Designs release?  Well today's the day.  Make sure you check out the Purple Onion Designs blog for all the examples being shared today.

     I've used Brian the bear on my card along with one of the sentiments from the Great News Sentiment set.  

Copics Used:

bear E31, E35, R20, R30

paper E40

     Brian and three other critters are part of the Once Upon a Time collection.  The travel themed Happy Trails collection is a 33 stamp collection.

Sale--ends June 11th

Happy Trails Collection--$120.00

Once Upon a Time Collection--$15.00

     This is a super cute collection I know you're going to love.
     Have a blessed day!
Tracy

Supplies:
Paper--My Mind's Eye, Recollections, Copic XPress-it Blending card
Stamps--Purple Onion Designs "Brian" and "Great News Sentiment set"
Ink--Memento Tuxedo Black, Versafine Black Onyx, Copic Multi-liner
Tools--Penny Black Gift Tag dies, Simon Says Stamp Stitched Circles dies
Miscellaneous--The Paper Studio pearls, Glossy Accents, Crafters Square hemp cord

Cupcake Fairy

     Today I have a special project to share with you for Stamp It Saturday with Penny Black.  You can find lots and lots of Mo Manning adorable images done in runner from Penny Black, just like this one "40-367 Cupcake".

     The image was stamped in Memento Tuxedo Black and colored with Copics.  I trimmed the image on a diagonal and popped it up on foam.  Before I did that I used a little Distress ink to create some color behind the image on the card base.

Copics Used:

skin E00. E11, R22, R30

hair E21, E25, E29

crown Y28

dress and shoes RV10, RV21, RV23, E00

tights C00, C2

wingsB0000, BG000, BV000

cupcake liner E51, E55, Y32

cherry R35, R37, R43

icing C00, C2, C4

     Have a blessed day!

Supplies:
Paper--My Mind's Eye "Oh La La for her", Recollections, Copic XPress-it Blending card
Stamps--Penny Black "Cupcake"
Ink--Memento Tuxedo Black, Worn Lipstick Distress ink
Miscellaneous--Glossy Accents, Wink of Stella Gold and Clear Glitter pens, Crystal Stickles, Pretty Pink Posh sequins

Doggone Sweet

     Hello all It's Stamp it Saturday!  What is that you ask?  Well, Mo's Dream Team has teamed up with Penny Black to showcase their rubberstamp versions of Mo's amazing stamps.  Every Saturday you can find our PB rubberstamp makes on our blogs, on the Bella and Bronte FB page, and on the Penny Black FB page.

For this Saturday I am using Doggone Sweet #40-391.  You can also find him in digital form in Mo's store as Lazy Mutt.

Copics Used:

dog E29, E35, E39, E50

collar N7

bone E51

     I tried to make this pooch a bit masculine.  Kind of hard to make masculine Thinking of You cards.  hee hee.
     Hope you like him.  I'll give him a snuggle for you.
     Be blessed!

Supplies:
Paper--My Minds' Eye "Lost and Found--Portabello Road", Recollections, Copic XPress-it Blending card
Stamps--Penny Black "Doggone" by Mo Manning, sentiment from Altenew "Thinking of you"
Ink--Versafine Black Onyx, Sakura Silver gel pen
Tools--Lawn Fawn Stitched Border dies

Soft kitty, warm kitty

     My first card of 2015!  I have just adored the Penny Black critters for a long time and for some reason only worked with them a couple of times.  Well, hubby needed to order a tool from Amazon that was only $11.00 and I just hate to pass up free shipping so I added a couple of Penny Black sets to the order.  hee hee

     For my card I started by using modeling paste and a stencil to create the background texture.  Then I sprinkled it while still wet with some embossing powder.  That was late last night so I just let it dry over night and then heated the embossing powder this morning.  I cut two banners from DP and one from vellum.  I wanted to mute the floral print a bit so I layered the vellum on top and stitched across the middle with some silver thread.  The heart is actually a Paper Smooches balloon die.  I just cut the little end off.  Some silver sequins to finish it off and that's it!

     Here's how I finished off the inside.  This is one of my goals for this year.  Finish ALL cards!  LOL  I added a strip of DP, stamped the sentiment, and used some grey ink to stamp a soft version of the cat in the corner.

     I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Dream It Up--happy birthday
D.R.S. Designs--stencils
Seize the Birthday--birthday w/optional party theme
Simon Says Stamp--anything goes

     Have a blessed weekend!

Supplies:
Paper--American Crafts "Dear Lizzy Neapolitan", Recollections, The Paper Studio vellum, Copic XPress-it Blending card
Stamps--Penny Black "Hugs", WPlus 9 "Strictly Sentiments 5"
Ink--Memento Tuxedo Black and London Fog inks, Versafine Onyx Black, Copics
Tools--Memory Box Mesh Stencil, Quickutz Nesting Circles, MFT Die-namics Fishtail Flags Stax, Paper Smooches Balloons die, Fiskars Stamp Press, sewing machine
Miscellaneous--Liquitex modeling paste, Ranger Bridal Tinsel embossing powder, Michaels sequins

The Kraft Journal Challenge #4

     Normally I steer well clear of yellow and orange, but they just needed to be on this card.  It's a "ground hog or furry little critters" challenge at The Kraft Journal.  Can't believe it's already time for ole Punxsuatawney Phil to pop his head out again!
     For my card I've used a base mat and decorative mat of Kraft Outlet Brown Kraft cover weight cardstock.  The little kitty cat is a Penny Black stamp that I colored with Copic markers.  Bet you've got a cute furry critter in your stamp collection.  Mix it with some kraft paper or Kraft Outlet products and link it up for this week's challenge.  You have until 6:00 PM Sunday.  You just might grab a Top Three spot and you'll be in the running for a $20.00 voucher from the Kraft Outlet store.  Trust me, you won't have ANY trouble spending it. :-)
     Can't wait to see your creations!


Supplies

Papers:  Kraft Outlet Brown Kraft cover weight cardstock, Gina K Designs Pure Luxury, Bazzill, American Crafts, Recollections cardstock
Stamp:  Penny Black "You Are the Bestest", Papertrey Ink "Friends Til the End"
Inks+:  Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Wild Honey Distress ink, Inkadinkado Blending Chalks
Copics:
             cat E01, E31, E97, E99, YR20, YR21
             flowers YOO, YO2, YR68, CO, C4
             pot E97, E99, YR21
             greenery G40, G82, YG06, YG11, YG17
             mulberry flower center:  YR68
Tools:  EK Success corner rounder, Martha Stewart frond punch and Eyelet Lace punch around the page set
Miscellaneous:  Wild Orchid Cherry Blossoms, Recollections mini rose, Offray ribbon

Birthday Wishes

I just got a package in the mail yesterday and this adorable little kitty was in it. I just love the little cats from Penny Black Stamps. I'm still dragging a bit since last weekend, but I was determined to get some crafting in today and this little guy is what I came up with. I'm entering him in the following challenges:

Flutter By Wednesdays--birthday with butterfly, andgel or fairy
Meljen's Designs--stripes

Supplies
Paper: Bazzill, Pink Paislee, Strathmore Watercolor paper
Stamps: Penny Black "You Are the Bestest"; Papertrey Ink mixed Messages
Inks+: Derwent Watercolor pencils, Stazon Timber Brown, Tattered Angels Candlelight Glimmer Mist, Inkadinkado Blending Chalks
Tools: Martha Stewart Leaf Punch and Doily Lace Trim Deep Edge Punch, Nestabilities Labels One (S4-161)
Miscellaneous: Prima flowers and mini roses, Celebrate It ribbon, Kaisercraft pearls

Thanks for stopping by for a visit.
Blessings,

Lacy Flowers and Butterflies

The colors for this card come from this week's #43 challenge at the Play Date Cafe--dark green, light green, and turquoise blue. There is lots of layering and a great Penny Black stamped image. I had ordered some seam binding and it arrived just in time to add a little to this card. I also added a couple of my handmade butterflies, which qualifies this card for the challenge at Crafty Creations.
Thought I'd try out a few other new challenges too. I'm always looking for somewhere fun to play.
For Fun Challenges--1 ribbon, 2 DP's, 3 embellies
Stampin' for the Weekend--Anything Goes
Craft Your Days Away--With Wings
Flutterby Wednesdays--1 part sparkle, 2 parts DP, 3 parts buttons or gems

Supplies
Paper: Recollections Summer Flower, Coordinations cardstock, My Mind's Eye 29th Street Market, White cardstock
Stamp: Penny Black Lace Flower
Inks+: Memento Bamboo Leaves, Summer Sky, and New Sprout
Tools: Martha Stewart Arch Lattice Edger punch, Cropadile
Miscellaneous: seam binding, Kaisercraft adhesive pearls

Not sure what's up with the photo. I took a ton of pics and everyone of them made the card look like it's bowed out in the middle at the top and bottom, but it's straight as it can be. If I knew more about cameras I could probably fix this. ☺ Hope you enjoy the card anyway.
Blessings,

Papercraft Star Challenge #9

Isn't this little kitty cute! I'm going to call it a he, so he is a Penny Black Stamp. This weeks inspiration photo at Papercraft Star featured several hot air balloons and some beautiful muted pink, browns, and blues. At least that's what I saw. :) It never ceases to amaze me at just how different each one of us can interpret the same scene.
The October Afternoon paper on the left is a map of London so it kind of looks like kitty is flying over the city with his balloons! Wish I could fly over there. Sigh! There's so much incredible history to be explored in the British Isles. Just the thought of all those old castles and beautiful landscapes gets my heart jumping.
This card made me happy, even if I can't go to London. The colors are my favorites and I feel like I'm pushing just a little bit out of the creativity bounds that I call normal. I think I'm growing, at least I hope I am. I know that I'm getting a LOT faster at making a card. :) Here's the ingredient list for my little cat's flying adventure.

Supplies
Paper: Recollections cardstock, October Afternoon, The Paper Studio, Strathmore Water Color paper
Stamp: Penny Black Bubbly Collection
Inks+: Tattered Rose and Antique Linen Disstress Ink, Derwent Water Color pencils
Tools: Nestabilities Classic Ovals large (S4-110), Classic Scalloped Ovals Large (S4-111), Standard Circles large (S4-114), Martha Stewart Branch and Doily border punches, sewing machine
Miscellaneous: Offray ribbon, beads, Prima mini roses and flowers

Thanks for popping in to visit. Make sure you get your entries in for the Papercraft Star challenge this week before noon tomorrow and then come back and vote. Remember, everybody gets two votes--one for a participant and one for a DT member. This weeks prize is a $10.00 gift certificate to Papertrey Ink! Remember, DT members are not eligible for prizes, so one of YOU will win! Break out all those supplies and show us whatcha got.
Blessings,

Papercraft Star Challenge #6

Challenge #6 at Papercraft Star Challenge Blog this week is a card sketch. I used some more of the beautiful October Afternoon paper I got recently. I was going to offer some of that for my Blog Hop candy last weekend, but my buddy Jen had packed up her store for a huge crop in Natchez and it all went with her. I also broke out a new Penny Black stamp I picked up on clearance at Hobby Lobby. I haven't made any of my dryer sheet butterflies in a long loonnnggg time so I created three of those for the bottom of the card. They're colored with Olive Vine Glimmer Mist, one of my favorite colors. You can find a tutorial for how to make them on my YouTube channel.
Once this idea took root, it all fell into place and I had a lot of fun making it.

Supplies
Paper: Recollections cardstock, October Afternoon Thriftshop
Stamps: Penny Black Lace Flower, Stampabilities Felt With the Heart
Ink: Versafine Vintage Sepia, Olive Vine Glimmer Mist
Miscellaneous: Offray Dark Brown Satin Ribbon

Hope you've decided to play along with us at Papercraft Star this week. There's still time to get your entry in before the noon Saturday deadline. Make sure you pop in there after noon and before Tuesday to cast a vote for your favorite project.

Hope you like the card. Have a great day!

Papercraft Star Challenge #5

Week #5's challenge at Papercraft Star was to use circles. I picked out some circle background DP and used my circle Nesties. This is my first attempt at an easel card and I found it to be pretty easy. I'm sure I'll make some more of these. You can find a wonderful written and video tutorial for how to make these by Beate Johns at Splitcoast Stampers.

I got the chance to play with one of my brand new Penny Black stamps. I just love this fat little cat. I "porcelainized" his bath tub with some Glossy Accents and gave he and mousy some sparkly Perfect Pearls bubbles. Got some more practice in with the watercolor pencils, but I still have a lot to learn about shading and mixing colors.

You can enter this challenge through Saturday, July 24 at 12:00 noon. Voting will then begin and run through Monday night, so come play along with us. Who knows, maybe your circle creation will win top spot at Papercraft Star Challenge Blog.

Supplies

Paper: Bazzill, Great Paper Company

Stamp: Penny Black Bubbly

Ink: Derwent Watercolor pencils

Tools: Martha Stewart punch, Nestabilities Standard Circles Large (S4-114) and Classic Scalloped Circles Large (S4-124)

Miscellaneous: Ranger Glossy Accents, Ranger Perfect Pearls, satin ribbon and butterfly from Dollar World, trim, Prima roses

Don't forget tomorrow is the start of Papercraft Star's very first Blog Hop. Come see what all the DT members have come up with.

Thanks for stopping by!

A Purple Dream

This little card has elements from two blog challenges. The sketch is from Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge #55 and the color palate is from The Play Date Cafe Challenge 31. MMSC's May sponsor is Penny Black stamps and we were encouraged to use them in our creations. I didn't realize that this stamp was PB until I started digging through my stamps.
The papers are from K & Co.'s Floral Dreams, Bazzill, and Anna Griffin. The image is colored with watercolor pencils and the sentiment is stamped in Stazon Timber Brown ink. The double scalloped border and the flower leaves were made with Martha Stewart punches. I handmade the little ribbon flowers and made some irridescent white puff paint centers to glue on them. Some more of the ribbon is laced through the eyelets at the top left and three pearls decorate the upper right corner. This is a pretty simple card that came together relatively easy. I was really not sure about the color combo but once I thought of that K & Co. paper pad I knew I had it made.
A special thanks to those of you who have become followers and subscribers to my blog. I really appreciate your support and I hope that I am posting things that are of interest to you.
Have a great holiday weekend!