Father's Day #1

Soooo how many father's day cards do YOU have to make??  I have 3!!  One for my DAD, one for my STEPDAD and one for my FIL.  I could make all 3 the same because really...when is the last time YOU seen men sit around and compare cards.  LROL!!  Aside from that, they do lives miles away from each other.  BUT!!  There are so many new fabulous stamps out there that I just NEEDED to try!! 

I used this sketch from Mojo Monday to help me out.  Love their sketches!!  

First up is for my DAD.  This image is from Karen's Doodles and if you can believe it, I got it on sale.  Cuz digi's aren't cheap enough?!  WOO HOO LOVE DIGI SALES!  LOL!

So father's day #2 and #3 will be coming over the next week.  I hope I could help you out with some inspiration if you are stuck.  Thanks for looking!!

Stamps:  Karen's Doodles "Thrill of the Grill"
Paper: Paper is CTMH but I can't remember what it's called.  Sorry!
Embellishments:  Jolee's Boutique, misc brads, misc ribbon and MAN brads (no, not really - lol) from Hobby House UK. 
Punches: SU's corner punch, Martha Stewart border, Quickutz cookie cutter circle dies, Oval Nesties and Inverted Scallops Nesties. 
Ink: Colored With Copics and Momento Ink

BLOG CANDY FROM ME!!

BLOG CANDY FROM ME TO YOU!!!

Ends June 19th

OH MY WORD!  It has been waaaay too long since I offered any candy so here we go!  I wanted to put out a THANK YOU to all my followers and commenters so here is my meger offering.

I wanted to do it when my blog was at 20,000 but at the time  there were giveaways everywhere so I thought I would wait a bit.  Now, here I am at almost 22,000 views

(UN-FREAKIN-BELIEVABLE!!) 

and almost 200 followers!  WOW I am truly honored at how many spend time leaving comments or just gathering inspiration over at my little corner of the blogging world.  

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!

There will be more added when the shipment gets sent.

What do you have to do?  NOT MUCH!!  Just leave a comment and if you find time to link my pic to your blog, I would truly appreciate it. 

If you would like to become a follower that would be wonderful but not a requirement to win.  :)

A Spoon Full of Sugar Challenge 107 - Floral Delight

Today's card is for A Spoon Full Of Sugar's challenge FLOWERS.  What a great challenge!!  I'm sure we could all put a card in for this week.  My MIL asked for a card for a friend of hers.  The inside says "Friends are like bras.....they lift you up".  I have seen that around for awhile now and just knew I had to try it with this stamp.  So cute!

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Stamps:  Penny Black's "Uplifting Occasion"
Paper: Basic Grey "Eva"
Embellishments: Wild Orchid Crafts flowers, Zva pearl flourish, Kaisercraft pearls, Ranger Glossy Accents, misc lace and Stardust Stickles
Punches: Martha Stewart border punch & MS butterflies
Ink: Colored With Copics and Momento Ink

The Burtonesque Dolls Challenge #6

Hello! (see me frantically waving?!)  This week's challenge over at The Burtonesque Dolls is sponsored by Simply Betty Stamps.  You are to make a card/project inspired by SWEENY TODD using decorative scissors or paper distressing tools (e.g. Tim Holtz craft scratcher or distressing tool).

*******This just in!  Prize alert - LOL...  Well, that is the good part.  The winner of this weeks competition has the chance to win two (2!) Simply Betty Stamps.  You will receive Miller and Betty so go get your creep on and enter this weeks Sweeney Todd inspired fun!*******

Poor poor Ms. Lovett.  She was sooooooo in love with Mr. Sweeny Todd but it would end up being the death of her.  OH MY GAWD have you seen this movie?!!  Grossed the beejezus out of me but I was telling the other dolls I'm a pansy when it comes to gore.  I'm sure it wasn't as bad as .... ok, well it was kinda yucky!  LOL!!

This week's stamp is called "Rio" and I colored her with Copics.  I have distressed almost all of my edges with the Heidi Swapp distressing tool and added some Wild Orchid Crafts flowers.  I used Martha Stewart's goo punch for dripping blood and colored the ends of each droplet with red Stickles and then added Glaze over top for a really nice effect.  (see more deets below)

I'm entering my card in:

Charisma Cardz Challenge - flowers
Create4fun Challenge - white, black and 1 more color (had to use green for her eyes tho)

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Stamps:  "Rio" Simply Betty Stamps 
Embellishments:  Wild Orchid Crafts flowers, Bazzill thread for stitches, black and red tulle and misc gems.
Punches: Martha Stewart goo border punch, MS leaf punch and Spellbinders heart nesties. 
Ink: Colored With Copics

Simply Betty Stamps

Today I thought I would use "Betty" from the new line at Simply Betty Stamps and join the Quicky Crafts Challenges, which for this week is "Girly Girls".  Well to me purple has "Girly" all over it!  LOL!  I really enjoyed coloring this image.  See deets below.......

Yesterday was the launch of Simply Betty Stamps and the stamps are simply FUN!!  LOVE 'EM!  If you'd like to see the blog hop then hop on over to Alicia's blog.  If you leave a comment along the way you have a chance of winning all 6 stamps!!!  You have until June 3rd so what are you waiting for?!!

Also, Betty would love to have you join her blog and get updates of all future stamps.  The next line is Modern Greek Goddesses and Gods.  Ooooh I can't WAIT to see that!!

Stamps:  SBS "Betty"
Paper:  Digi paper "Gothic Bruise"
Embellishments: Misc heart gems, misc ribbon and Hero Arts gems
Punches:  Martha Stewart
Ink: Colored With Copics and Momento Ink

The Burtonesque Dolls Challenge #5

This week at The Burtonesque Dolls we are showcasing digi stamps from Tiddly Inks.  I had played with a few of these before I became a DT for TBD and think they are just adorable!!  Christy has a new Goth line but many other VERY cute images.  

This week's challenge is to create a card or project with Sleepy Hollow-ish scenery... think funky trees, pumpkins, and elements from these photos and put your hero/heroine in that scene.  

I chose to build a side step card, although no matter how many times I took a picture, never could quite capture the steps as much as in real life.  I used Gossmere from Tiddly Inks for this week's card, kindly donated to all the DT's from Christy.  Thanks!

We can't wait to see your take on Sleepy Hollow. You have until 10:00 p.m. Pacific (USA) on Monday, June 7th to link your creations for a chance to win the Tiddly Inks prize!