Baby It's Cold Outside

Hey all,

Today I wanted to share a card that I made for the Farm Fresh challenge over at http://www.thegreetingfarm.com/ This is the first time Ive participated in this challenge..it was alot of fun..and Lord knows Ive got tons of TGF stamps to choose from lol.=) So the prompt this time was Embossing-I used my cuttlebug snowflakes folder for the entire background of the card and then used my Beanie Anya stamp, I thought she was fitting for how the weather has been lately..she looks so cozy and warm! I colored her up with my prisma pencils as usual and a sentiment from American Crafts. Thanks for checkin in and keep warm!=)

Paper Smooches Sparks

Hidy Ho Neighbors!

Im back today with a card that I made for the PS Sparks Challenge..I always have a lot of fun with the inspiration for these challenges and this time was no different..as soon as I saw it I knew I had to use my new Hero Arts tree trunks stamp..Im totally in love with this stamp at the moment!! So I stamped the front-facing scooter from the PS "spiffy Scooters" set,masked it off and then stamped my trees a couple of times with Walnut Stain distress ink..then I stamped the scooter again on a seperate piece of cardstock and colored it up with my prisma colored pencils then popped it up. Once again I went pretty literal and didnt stray too far from the inspiration photo..but its so cute I think it works=) I rounded the top corners of the image and card with my 1/4 inch corner chomper,added some brown twine for texture and slapped it on a white card base to keep things crisp and clean looking..its very retro, I love it! The color of orange and the woodgrain go perfectly together. Thanks for stopping by and be sure to go check out http://www.papersmoochesstamps.com/ and join the fun! Have a great day!

foxy

Hey guys,

Another quickie card share today. I just got this Hero Arts Tree Trunks stamp and was dying to pair it up with my Gorjuss Little Foxes stamp..I love how it turned out! It really finishes the whole scene and adds another dimension to the card=) I kept the layout really simple so the image could really shine..I used some of the Basic Grey Pyrus papers,sewed around the edges and that was pretty much it. Thanks for stoppin by!

ATS Wednesday Challenge

Happy Sunday Everyone!

Today I just wanted to share a card that I made the other night for the wednesday challenge on www.atsblog.typepad.com/wednesdayschallenge I used the gorjuss "Puddles of Love" image and Amy R Spring Sentiments stamps and some of the MME Happy Go Lucky papers.I added the sidewalk and puddle and also some rain drops with glossy accents..I love the texture it adds too!

I just recently figured out how to fast forward my youtube vids so I've been having way too much fun playing with that=) so I have a vid on how I colored her ( i did refine the coloring a bit after filming) and how I made the card if you'd like to check 'em out.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoGPd8OLvWI

www.youtube.com/watch?v=77I3huoJmVY

Halloween Series

Hola Everyone,

Well today I went in my craft room to try to squeeze out one more Halloween card for the series..and I just couldn't do it =( Ive been working on Halloween cards since August and I think Im all carded out for Halloween...Im ready to start on Christmas cards lol. But while I was in my room I did manage to put together this Altered Tray, I had given up hope for this little tray since I tried to put it together more than once this year,but Im pretty happy with how it turned out! I pulled a bunch of my favorite Halloween stamps and papers and it just came together. So for now Im done with Halloween projects other than a few treat boxes I'll be making for the Halloween party I have for my kids,my nephews and family friends. Keep your eye out for some Christmas card tutorials in the near future..and hopefully more prisma coloring tutorials (I apologize to those of you who have been asking forever for more coloring tuts..) Thanks for stoppin by and for joining me for this series!=)

Printers Tray Supplies:

7 gypsies printers tray

Papers:

Echo Park- Apothecary Emporium Kit

My Minds Eye- Mischievous

Teresa Collins- Haunted Hallows

Stamps:

Lawn Fawn- Happy Haunting, Heebie Jeebies

Sweet November- Jo Jo the Werewolf, Mumford the Mummy

Other:

Tim Holtz Vials

Diamond Stickles

Ranger Alcohol Ink

Ranger Glossy Accents

pumpkin face

Hey guys,

I just wanted to share a quick pic of the pumpkins we made. From left to right- Mine,Shaden's, Hartlee's and Hubby's. I think they came out really nice..this was the first year hubby and I did something more than just the usual triangle pumpkin faces..it was way fun!=) ttyl!

Halloween Card Series Day 4

Good Morning Everyone! Welcome back for Day 4! My goal was 5 cards and Im excited to start on the last card for tomorrow(cutting it kinda close I know lol) But for today we have this mini easle or pedestal card, I wanted it to be mini so it would fit this house stamp from Lawn Fawn nicely..plus Ive always loved miniature things=) I used the Spookville papers from We R Memory Keepers again..I just love this paper! This card is super quick to put together, You can watch the video here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKK09y6RL78

Well I better go, we bought our pumpkins for carving yesterday and my 3 yr old woke me up begging me to get started on them (pics will come soon!) Thanks for stopping by!

Halloween Series Day 3

Hey everyone..this post is gonna be a quick one, as Im headed out in a few minutes. This card uses the Sweet November "jojo the werewolf" my favorite halloween image this year,Ive already used him for quite a few cards but just couldn't resist inking him up again=) The papers are from the Bella Blvd "Too Cute To Spook" line and a scrap of Echo Park. A little polka dot ribbon and voila=) THanks for stopping by and have a great Wednesday! You can watch the process here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=179MDQErrz8

Halloween card series Day 2

Im baaaack!! This card was a ton of fun to make..and even more fun to play with lol. This is called a "magic window card" I believe?? If you haven't seen it yet you can check out the video tutorial here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bpq8GGQQ9_g I used the Paper Smooches Halloweenies stamps set for little Frankie and sentiment inside. I also used the We R Memory Keepers Spookville papers (LOVE!) I will put the exact measurements at the bottom of this post so you can make it too!=) I hope you have been enjoying this series so far..Im having a ton of fun making up all these cards. Join me tomorrow for day 3. Toodles!

You will need:

Cardstock/Patterned Paper

1) 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" -score 2 1/8" from each short side

1) 3"x 5 1/2"

2) 2 1/4" x 3 1/4" -score 1/2" from one side, cut banner shape from opposite side

Circle dies,punches or circle cutter (whichever you prefer) size may vary based on your stamped image.

Post-it notes

show and tell

Hi guys,
Another quick card share for you today. I made this card for the ATS Show and Tell challenge you can check out the deets by clicking the link at the bottom of this post. I used the CC Designs Kiki La Rue digi stamp along with the Basic Grey Pyrus 6x6 papers. I got some more nesties today and just had to use them (square/scalloped square/labels 17) The Sentiment is from the Amy R "Thank You Sentiments" set. I added some sewing around the edges and a few prima flowers,and that is that.=) Thanks for stoppin by..Ill be back tomorrow with Day 2 of my halloween card series! Have a great night all!http://www.atsblog.typepad.com/wednesdayschallenge/2011/10/show-tell-with-ccdesigns.html

Halloween Card Series2011 Day 1

Good morning everyone!

I want to say a quick "Thank You" to all of my new followers!=) Today kicks off the first day of my 2011 Halloween card series..Im so excited!!

For this card I used a digi image from http://www.simplybettystamps.com/ she's such a cutie isn't she?? The sentiment comes from the Amy R Ghostly Greetings stamp set from http://www.allthatscraps.com/ I colored her with my prismacolor colored pencils and Gamsol (odorless mineral spirits) on some Papertrey Ink stampers select cardstock. I used the Matilda 6x6 paper pad from Cosmo Cricket and a little twine from the twinery. You can see the process on my youtube channel (scrappyhour09)

I hope you all enjoy this series and come back tomorrow for Day 2! I havent quite decided how many vids will be in this series just yet,Im aiming for at least 5 but if I get more that's great! You can imagine how hard it is to make a bunch of cards with two toddlers running around wreaking havoc=)

See you soon!

Mojo..

I think I may be slowly getting my mojo back (YAY!!!) Ive been so bummed out thinking that it may not return in time for the Halloween Card series that I was planning, but now I believe the show will go on=) Ive already filmed the first vid in the series but will probably wait until I get the last of my Halloween supplies that I ordered before uploading anything. This past week my hubby was off and we celebrated his "birth week" lol so I didnt really get a whole lot of crafting done,but I needed a few thank you cards so here is what I came up with.

This first card I used some scraps of paper that I had lyin around. The blue dot paper is from Bo Bunny Whooligans (last years halloween line) and the rest I cant remember where they are from sorry! The little striped flags are a Studio calico stamp and the main witch image is from CC Designs..I colored her up with my prismacolor pencils as usual and the sentiment is from the Amy R Ghostly Greetings set.

And for this second card I used my new Paper Smooches "My Peeps" stamp set that came in yesterday..I just love these little birdies!! I used the MME Life of the Party papers..it was a pretty simple card to make and Im pretty happy with how it came out.

Anywho, as soon as the rest of my packages come in I will have a haul video for you all and then the halloween card series should follow soon!=) I hope you all have a great week!

On the Mend

Just another quick card share for you all today. I made this card a few days ago but am just getting around to posting it. I used my new Lawn Fawn " On the Mend" stamp set..my favorite image is this little bandaid..and you all know how much I love rainbows..I thought they went well together since rainbows are cheerful and whatnot=) I used several patterns from different 6x6 paper pads in my stash. The little pink ribbon wasnt exactly what I had in mind at first (I was going to use twine) but I had a small run in with a black ink pad so I had to use something a little thicker to cover it up..I guess you could call it a happy accident..cuz I think it came out pretty cute and I never would have thought to use ribbon since Im so obsessed with twine lately. The sentiment is also from this stamp set and I stamped the "get well soon" sentiment on the inside of the card. Thanks for stoppin by and I hope you all have a great week!=)

Paper Smooches Sparks

Happy World Card Making Day!! Today I wont be able to make too many cards unfortunately but I did get a chance to make this little card for the Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge. I just loved the inspiration this time..it really spoke to me, I tried to stay away from the obvious "baby" theme but I just couldn't resist..the colors were just too perfect for it=) I used the PS A Little Loving stamp set for the little ellies and sentiment. The polaroid is from the Lawn Fawn say Cheese stamp set. I ruffled up some ribbon at the bottom and sewed across it with my sewing machine. I added some green baker's twine and an itty bitty clothespin to "hold" the photo. I hope you enjoyed seeing my project and go check out http://www.papersmoochesstamps.com/ for more info on the sparks challenge as well as all of their awesome stamps!=)