Hibicus Love

This beautiful stamp is from Me and Carrie Lou and don't you just love it! I used water color paper and then cut it out. I attached it to a piece of black CS that I had run through the Butterfly Impressibility folder using my Wizard.

I used my Twinkling H2Os to paint this image. I stamped the image in Versafine Black Onxy first and after painting I cut it out with a knife. The ribbon on the bottom is from a blog candy I won from the UK.

On the inside I created a label using the black layer with the fuchsia paper.

This Inkadinkado image is perfect for writing a short note to a friend. I colored in the small items using spica pens.

I added this flower to the inside as well. It is also painted with Twinks. I cut off the bottom leaves so it was only the blossom showing.

I am pleased with this card. It is ages since I have posted ... I have had health problems of late and need to have some hospital work done so the postings maybe irregular again. I missed blogging but just didn't seem to be able to get to it. I think my mojo is back so hopefully I will be posting a lot again.

Enjoy your summer hopefully with your family.

Hugs

Heather

Prom Night & WOJ Challenge

Now isn't he the most gorgeous! We took lots of photos of the big prom night but I want to wait to show Grad Exercises as well so Saturday will have all the scenes to show you. I have been so busy with Graduation happenings. It is a huge thing in our town and it a happening week with activities each day. Exciting but busy.

This is my very first attempt at paper piecing. This week's challenge at WOJ Challenge blog is to paper piece. I had to check out some site on the How Do of Paper Piecing and this is my take on it.

I used DP on the entire Willow stamp. I used a subtle pink mix for the flesh and then used more intense colored paper for the rest of the card. It was fun to try and find papers that would work for the hair and the dress. The tree was stamped directly on the paper and colored with markers. To add a little oomps I used Crystal Effects from SU on the apples, planter, and strawberry pattern section of the dress and headband. I attached Willow with dimensionals onto paper from DCWV called Once Upon a Time. This piece came with the strip of green glitter on the top and bottom edge. I also layered this on green and then ivory paper using the EK edge punch and Frayed Burlap Distress ink.

I used the same paper as the dress to make this corner flower. I used Marvy punches for the flowers and The Curvy Square punch from SU created the background layer. Again, I distress these edges as well.

On the inside I used the label 4 Spellbinder nestibility and distress ink to create the two labels. The Thanks so Much stamp is from Inkadinkado. I used Not Quite Navey, Taken with Teal and Mellow Moss to create the flow of colors. Willow was stamped on Whisper White and colored with markers to match the cover willow.

WOJ is having a DT call so this will be one of my entries. I would be thrilled to be on a DT and this line a stamps is one of the best. I love all of Elizabeth Bell images and only wish I had more stamps.

Must leave soon to pick up one of the boys. Today is mammogram day so I'm off to get the Big Squeeze! I appreciate the value of the test but ouch is the name of the game.

Hugs

Heather

Fairy Book Mark

I made this bookmark for a young girl who loves fairies. I embossed with Margasite embossing powder and then colored with Twinkling H2Os. I used scraps of paper to create this book mar.

I used the Martha Stewart Lace punch on the corners again....this is a great way to make attractive corners. For the other layers I punch the fancy corner punch from Close to my Heart.
I doodled around the edges using my aqua spica pen. After I colored the fairy I used crystal effects to attach a small rhinestone to the flower in her hair. I used a flower eyelet and then ran ribbons through it. I used a pink crystal brad to hold the ribbons together.

I actually have another card to post so I'll be back.

Hugs

Heather

Picture in a Frame

My DH works in a treatment center for adolescents experiencing difficulty behaviorally and socially. One of their clients won a Turn-Around Award at school so I made this 8 x 10 picture for her using stamps and twinkling H2Os. The butterfly and the dragonfly are both from Stamp Zia and are so wonderful to color. The small butterflies are from a set I purchased at a yard sale. The sentiments are from Inkadinkado while the flowers are unmarked. I embossed all of them using versamark and gold detail powder. I used Black Disco powder on the sentiments.

The girl's favorite colors are orange, blues and greens so I did the butterfly in a combination of blues and the flowers were done in Golden Orange. I used Golden Rod stickles on the antenna and dotted areas.

The dragonfly has much more orange and greens on it. I also outlined the sections with gold and dotted with the stickles.


I used an 8x10 frame to hold the picture. I am very pleased with it....hope she knows how proud we all are of her.

Off to pick up one of the boys....my son had 2 interviews for jobs yesterday and was hired last night. We are so pleased with this. I hope you all have a wonderful day. I hope to get some stamping done the afternoon.

Hugs

Heather

New Born Sympathy

One of my DH colleagues was expecting her first grandchild and after being 2 weeks overdue the child died at birth. She is so devastated as are the expecting parents that making this card was very difficult. I tried to make it less about death and more about becoming an angel. I hope this gives some expression of caring to the family.

This image is from Inkadinkado. I embossed with gold detail powder and colored it using Twinkling H2Os. I used the curvy rectangle nestibilities on all the papers...Textured Metallic from DCWV . The half pearls are almond colored and are from SU.
The flair image is from Stampscapes and the sentiment is from Inkadinkado. I also put the embossed flair on the envelope.

Beautiful weather here today so I must do some outside tinkering. It's only 2 weeks until my son's grad party and the pool and hot tub have decided to stop working! Not a good thing for a pool party. Here is hoping that they both get fixed very quickly.

Hugs

Heather

A Loving Encouragement for the Grad

It doesn't get much better thank this: to make something that turns out great and to have a great time making it. I made this for one of the girls graduating with my son. Her favorite colors are green and orange so I knew it had to be something cheerful with those colors.

I made this tabletop picture quote to encourage her during her studies. I used the butterfly stamp from The Artful Stamper and added the quote and some flowers and leaves. The entire project is embossed with Gold Detail and Twinkling H2Os.

This creation started from the bottom up. I found this large clothes pin at Michaels, on sale of course. I planned on either making a frame for a photo or something to encourage her. I talked it over with her Aunt and decided on this. I covered the pin with Kiwi Kiss and then attached the cut out butterflies and flower. I used Golden Rod stickles to add extra sparkles. The center of the flowers has Spiced Marmalade or Broken China Distress Stickles for some sparkle.

I used the leaves from I Love Roses set from Flourishes and the blossom is from the $bin at Michaels. I used the Golden Rod stickles to add the dots to the watercolor paper BG.

This is an Inkadinkado sentiment which is perfect for a student. I used the curvy rectangle nestibility to cut it out and used the gold spica pen around the embossed edge. It is attached with foam tape. I was so excited to find the little roses from Prima. I have seen them on many blogs and grabbed them when I saw them at Michaels. I added some Twinkling H2O to the edges to match the other flowers. The ribbon is actually ribbon yarn the I made a hat out of....gotta use all your scraps!

I am so pleased with this and can hardly wait to give it to her. I hope you all have a wonderful long weekend. We are gardening and cleaning to prepare for the grad party in 3 weeks. Its raining now so I got a break. Have a great time with friends and family.

Hugs

Heather

Stamp with Fun Bike Ride

I followed the sketch on Stamp with Fun for this card. I used markers and the cuttlebug folders to create this card. The image is a Sarah Kay stamp Taking a Spin.

I used dimensional spots to attach the image to the label 4 nestibilities. I used my sander from Basic Gray to highlight the designs on the pink with white core paper.

I created a pocket on the inside to hold the sentiment tag I made using 2 label 4 layers. The Thanks so Much image is from Inkadinkado.

The repair man is here fixing our dryer...thank goodness. Living in a house with 4 men and myself and no dryer or clothes line..it is absolutely no fun. I have had clothes on chairs on the inside deck drying. I put some on the outside deck but the dogs thought they were toys so in they came. We lost our clothesline with the deck extension and I have asked and asked for a new one. Then it became apparent that I couldn't really used the line so the dryer became the only way of drying. Tonight will be a challenge trying to convince everyone that they only get 1 load each!

Enough babbling. I hope you all have a fantastic day and that the weather is beautiful.

Hugs

Heather

Friday Sketches Anniversary

This week Friday Sketches is celebrating its first anniversary and this is my take on their sketch challenge.
All my papers are from DCWV Old World Stack and they are so delicious. They have a lovely texture and great patterns. I just got my Mother's Day gift yesterday....Spellbinders Raspberry Wizard. I have had such fun with this new toy. I also got the label 4 and label 3 nestibilities. I used label 4 on this card and I love that die. I watercolored the image with Twinkling H2Os and used Frayed Burlap Distress Ink on the edges.
To create the flower design on the top I used 2 Primas and stickles. I used a half pearl in the center and strings of pearls create the design.

More Primas and stickles with pearls.

I hope you all have a great weekend and take some time to participate in Friday Sketches.

Hugs

Heather

Restful Fairy

I had this wonderful fairy stamp given to me yesterday. The only stamp label on it is the name of the store which is The Artful Stamper, London Canada. I inked it up with versafine onxy black and colored it with markers and spica pens. I cut out the image and layered it on baby blue paper from Michaels attaching it with foam tape. I used the label 1 nestibility for both layers. The DP is from DCWV. The flowers are Primas and the ribbon is from Michaels.

I wrapped the ribbon around to the inside and used a piece of DP to cover the brad.

This comment stamp is an Inkadinkado stamp which is perfect for a short note. I seem to have lost my mojo so it is a very simple card. It is so cold today that I have the fireplace on. Here
I was thinking it was Spring...HaHa!

Must decide what to throw together for supper. I would be happy with PB&J but my DH hates peanut butter. Talk later.

Hugs

Heather

Fairy Time

I followed the sketch from StampwithFun. I love this sketch and think it will be used again and again. These images are from Inkadinkado Fairy Set which is a great set...I love both fairies and angels. The papers are all from DCWV Pocket Full of Posies and Metallic slab. I followed the sketch with one addition that hardly shows on the photo...on the top left corner I added some of the Aqua metallic from the scalloped cut to the corner...I thought it need some balance.

I colored the images using Twinkling H2Os to add to the shimmer I think fairies must have. I curled the edges of the butterflies and the flowers to add some dimension to the card front.

On the inside I used the smallest of the fairies in the set and she is such a cutie. Both on the inside and outside I used the oval nestibilities. I do love my nesties and was so excited last night. The Shopping Channel in Canada had the wizard with all the goodies on sale for $89 and the labels nestibilities for $24. I ordered my own Mother's Day gifts at my DH suggestion and got the Wizard and labels 2 and 4. I can hardly wait to get them. It was such a lucky channel switch that found this sale but for anyone interested it is under the craft section. This is the best price I have ever seen . These prices are in Canadian $ and the lowest I have seen the Wizard is $99 American. Just call me the Happy Stamper...yeah for Channel hopping on the TV.

Talk later.

Hugs

Heather

Bookmards

I have a niece and a nephew that are just starting out in the school system so reading skills are important to their future. I wanted to make something for them that they could use and get a kick out of. Both bookmarks are made using scraps of paper. I cut them out using the long rectangle nestibility and it's matching scalloped die .
This fairy stamp is from Inkadinkado. I embossed it with Deco Black embossing powder which gives this wonderful color sparkle.

I colored the image with makers and then used stickles in some places.

I used Golden Rod and Star Dust stickles on the capital letters and on all the scalloped around the edge. The printing is done with a black spica pen.

Of course boys don't do Fairies so I used this hockey shirt stamp from Studio G and the car stamp from Vap Srap. Again I embossed with deco black and colored with markers. This one has an extra layer to hide the brads and holes used to embellish. The scalloped paper is a textured metallic silver has has a wonderful glow.

Again the stickles were used on the capital letters. This time it was Broken China and Christmas Red. I added those wonderful gears from my Tim Holtz collection. I find boy projects much harder to embellish but I do think these gears will work.

Quinn is a goalie so I punched holes to print out goalie. I do hope the kids enjoy and use these bookmarks. I wanted to make them something for this weekend when they come over so I made these today.

The snow has really melted away fast...we now have a lawn showing in many places though we still have lots of snow on the front near the house. Guess I have to go. One of the boys is writing an essay on "MacBeth" and needs some help from this Retired Teacher....sometimes I am helpful! Talk soon.

Hugs

Heather

Twilight Pairs

My Husband arrived home with this elephant stamp and asked for a card for a male colleague who collects elephants so this is what I came up with. The elephant stamp is from Stamped Rubber and I actually like it. There is so much detail on the stamp that coloring is super easy. I used my French Grey Marker and added some color with Light Peach ....now I ask you how simple. After coloring I used the versamark pen over the image and embossed it with clear powder. The other two stamps are from Stampscapes and I love how useful they are. I stamped both first with Versamark and then Versafine Black Onxy. I then embossed with Detail Clear powder. I stole this technique from the fabulous Michelle Zindorff. The top is one stamp used twice to create the effect of looking through a tree. I used a circle mask to create the sinking sun. The BG was done using Michelle's techniques again....Post It note across the bottom to create the horizon line and color added with a bayer.

The paper I used was double sided 12 x 12 paper of an unknown source...one of those I picked up somewhere. I simply kept switching sides for the entire card. The card fits a 5 x 7 envelope.

I used some cuttlebug dies to add some design to the inside of the card. I had made them for the front but they didn't work so they found a new place inside. The trim on the sentiment is from EK. The sentiment is an Inkadinkado stamp.

I didn't open my computer on Saturday or Sunday so I am really late posting. I had a wonderful time with girlfriends on Sat. and loafed around with DH on Sunday. We accomplished nothing but had a great time. Sometimes it is fun to be useless for a short while.

Not much news today...guess I am still in the useless stage...gotta go make supper for the gang. Talk later.

Hugs

Heather

Play in the Sun

I tried something different this time. I cut out the curvy rectangle and added the image behind the opening using dimensions. I then used the next side up the create the final opening. The third time I only embossed the next larger size of the curvy rectangle creating an embossed frame.

I used my Prismacolored Markers and some spica pens on the hair and bow. the Inkessential Opaque pen added highlights. The small blossoms were created using the Marvy punch. The larger blossom was two Prima flowers, one marvy punched flower and a flower brad. On the inside I used the cut-outs from the frames and the sentiment stamp from Inkadinkado. I added some of the punched flowers for embellishment.

We are on our way to a lovely warm weekend. It is supposed to reach 12C today. The snow is really melting and as long as no more snow comes...Spring may actually be seen. I hope you all have a fantastic weekend.

Hugs

Heather

Bea's Sketch

Bea of http://megastamper.blogspot.com/ has a sketch challenge out that I just had to take part in. I adore Bea's work and was honored to try her sketch. Without further ado here is my take on Bea's sketch.
I wanted a bright Spring card and I think I achieved this. I am so missing grass and flowers so it was important to have loads of color and flowers.

I colored using my wonderful Twinkling H2Os. I just love the sparkle. I added some spica pens to the hair and the shoes to really get a little pop. This wonderful image is from Inkadinkado's Fairy Set and I love it. There is something so wonderful about the possibility of fairies....I loved them as a child so why not as an adult!

I used the Marvy flower punch to make these flowers. I layered them with dimensions and actually added a third one to the center flower. The leaves are the oak leaf punch from Martha Stewart and finally the beautiful butterflies are from the Fairies stamp set. Aren't they wonderful! I used my spica pens to color them so their color would be intense. I used Golden Rod stickles to the center of the flowers and the butterflies and on the wings of the fairy.

On the inside I used ....computer paper for the pattern section. The ticket punch was used on all corners of the card. All the other papers used in this card are from DCWV.

I love this challenge and I am so happy with the card. If I don't look out the window and see all that snow I can actually think Spring. This has been our snowiest Winter...all kinds of records broken and now it is time for it to be Gone!

Off to do a "little" cleaning and make another card. Oops I almost forgot....I will used random.com to find the winner of the magnolia stamp later today so check back to see who wins.

Hugs

Heather