Lost in Space!

Hello there!

I am a bit behind in posting this...but this new die set from Whimsy Stamps is so much fun! It is called UFO, appropriately named! LOL. I chose a "nonalien" color scheme and opted for fun bright colors to coordinate with the Taffy Papers.  I also used the New Revealers 2 Die set and the Slimline Taffy paper. 

I felt I needed a sentiment so I spelled out hello using the Cutie ABC die set.  I used a bit of vellum under the space ship and added pearls. That's okay right? Pearls on a spaceship? ;)  For a final touch I added a few teeny gold stars and clear gems. 

Be sure to stop by Whimsy Stamps for all of the new products! 

My photo of the day comes from my very own backyard. :)  I don't know the name of this flower, but thought they were too pretty to pass up. 

 

Aliens Anyone?

Hello friends! Today is Whimsy Stamps August release! I love how fresh and innovative Whimsy is! Look at these cute aliens!  Can aliens be this cute? ;)  This set is called, Space Minions. I added glossy accents to their eyes and set them aside to dry.  I used the  Celestial Zodiac Background on black paper and embossed it in white.  I wanted to ground these little minions, so I used the frames from the Slimline Observation Die. 

Behind the main image I wanted to add interest to the white card stock, it seemed to start otherwise, so I used the Infinity Stencil. I tied some string in the middle and popped up the panel using Crafty Foam Tape.   I wanted to add a few additional stars, so I used my leftover stars from the Slimline Stars Background Die.  I keep my extras in a little coffee cup.  :) I added Stickles to each one and popped them on my card for a bit of extra sparkle.  

You absolutely have to head over to Whimsy Stamps! This release is so fun!

Thank you for stopping by today!

 

 

Sweeet Gnome

Hello!

Today is August 1st, which means, 1. the summer is going waaaaaay too fast and 2. it is Whimsy's New Release day!  I am much more excited about the latter.  ;) This adorable set is called, Gnome so Thankful.  I did a no line water coloring technique.  I masked this cutie and added clouds behind him using the Grass and Cloud Edger Die set.  I cut my clouds into heavy cardstock and used it as my stencil. 

I cut the main image out using the Rounded Rectangles Die set.  I adhered the layers using Crafty Foam Tape.   The teeny hearts were cut from the Puppy Paws Die set.  I think they add just a sweet touch. 

Be sure to stop by Whimsy to see the full release!  

Have a great day my friends!

    

 

Mermaid Hello!

Hello!

My card today uses Whimsy Stamp's Fintastic set! The image was colored using Copic markers and then fussy cut.  I added glossy accents to the eyes and pearls to the mermaid's flower and top.  Stickles were added to the sand for a bit of sparkle. For the background I used the Scallop Circle Frame and the Stitched and Pierced Circle for the card base.  While the die was in place I placed the Mermaid Scales Stencil over it. I inked it in a soft blue and then removed the stencil and the die.  Leaving the die in place gives you a nice white border around the stencil. 

I added a few clear droplets from the Celestial collection as a finishing touch. 

Be sure to hop on over to Whimsy to see all of their fun new products! 

My picture for today! Right outside my back door! Have a wonderful day friends!

 

Whimsy Stamp's New Release!

Today is the 20th and that means it is Whimsy Stamp's new release! I have been trying to improve my water coloring skills and this set, Flower Wishes, was perfect for that! I stamped it with a no line ink and used my Karin Brushmarkers.   I colored each image similarly but chose slightly different colors and embellishments.  

The image was splattered with a bit of black and rhinestones were added to the flower centers.  I stamped the sentiment on waterproof black ink and water colored over it.  I tied a bit of black string and added a smaller rhinestone.  This card was adhered to gold glitter cardstock with Shaker Maker Foam Tape. 

This card is identical except for the colors and the centers were pearls.  The cardstock is a silver glitter. 

Be sure to stop by Whimsy Stamps to see the full release!

I took this picture in the Everglades.  I think I had taken about a million, but this one was definitely my favorite photo.  

 

A Smile is the Best Outfit and Baby Robins!

Hello friends! I have a card to share today and I also have some photos I took of a little Robin family outside my front door. I have been fascinated by them and have certainly become vested in their well being.  I also have always loved photography but seemed to have gotten away from it a bit. Probably because it is so easy to take quick photos with our phones.  So I hope you don't mind, but I am hoping to share some photos on my blog as well! 

So onto my card...it uses Whimsy Stamp's Positives Clear Stamp.  I stamped it in various colors using my Misti.  When I was happy with the colors I stamped the final layer in Versamark ink and used clear embossing powder.  I love the shine and texture the embossing gives it.  I am in love with the new Taffy Slimline paper! It is so gorgeous and I wanted to leave most of it intact.  I used the circle die to create a window.  

I used the circle dies to create a frame with vellum and and cardstock.  I added glossy accents and glitter to the outer circle frame.  For a final touch, sequins were adhered.  

Here are my babies.  Literally just born.  Mother Nature is amazing. 

 

JustRite's February Release-Hello Buttercup!

Good morning and happy Saturday to you!

I have yet another new stamp set by JustRite to share with you this frosty cold morning!

This set is called, Hello Buttercup!

I love flowers and can't seem to get enough of them....oh...and did I mention that I am water coloring everything these days? ;)

So yet another set was embossed in white and colored with my Peerless water colors. 

I cut the image out with my Spellbinders pierced circles and Lacey circles. I stamped the sentiment in Versamark, embossed it in white, and gave it a bright orange water color wash.

I added seam binding, string, button, and a pearl. 

Check out what the other girlies did with this pretty set!

JustRite InspirationKathy Jones
Sheri Holt

Angela Barkhouse

Michele Kovack

Kristi Schurr

Chicago was hit with about 14 inches of snow last week, and like a crazy woman I was out there in the midst of the blizzard trying to take pictures.  (without getting my camera wet!)  So here are a few that I captured.

My Bischon/poodle mix, Skippers.  He wasn't all that crazy about the snow and stood by the back door to be let into the warm, cozy house. ;) 

This little gal, Myla, LOVES the snow and couldn't get enough of it! 

We have a warm up this weekend which is causing lots of icky wet mud.  And when you have two dogs, that can be a disasterous combination!

Nothing like having to leave a beach towel by the back door to wipe 8 muddy/wet paws!

I am off to catch up on some laundry and cleaning.

Have a great weekend my friends!