You Rock!

Hi Ai Fans!
Let me introduce you to "Rockin' Ruby" from Art Impressions! This set comes with Ruby and the sentiment, everything you need to make your card with! "Rockin' Ruby" looks so cute when you add an action wobble to her..... then she really does rock!

I am using paper from the Authentique "Studious" 6x6 collection! I used a Fancy Frames die set to create my card with. A simple but fun layout! I decided to paper piece her umbrella for a fun twist! I used my Brother Cut N Scan to cut Ruby out so I could pop her up on an Ai action wobble.

Here's a second card using more of the same papers.

Here you can see the action wobble and how it pops Ruby Up.

Click play to see "Rockin Ruby" in action

Copics Used:

Skin: E51, E11, E21, R20

Hair: T5, T7, T9

Reds: R24, R27, R29

Pants/ shoes: T3, T5, T7

Rocking Chair: E43, E44, E47

Happy Stamping!

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Feminine Fancy Challenge!

Happy March 1st!

The beginning of the month means it's time for a new challenge over on the Digi Doodle Challenge Blog! The theme this month is "Feminine Fancy". I'd love it if you would ink up your stamps and make them all girly, pretty and play along with us! I decided to use "Phoebe" from DDS! 

My card this time doesn't feature any Designer Papers at all! I only used purple and white cardstock. I embossed the purple cardstock using an embossing folder called "Kassie's Brocade". I used my Spellbinders Decorative Labels 28 and cut 3 layers of white cardstock. To enhance my card I used some Stickles for a glitter effect! I mean what girl does love some sparkle?!! A few Macarena corner die cuts and flowers finish it all off.

Here you can see the dimension I added by using foam tape between each layer.

Copics Used:

Skin: E00, E11, E21, R20

Hair: E53, Y21, Y23

Outfit: BV01, BV02, BV04, BV08

Flowers:  Y32, Y35, YR12, YR14/ YG23, YG25

Bird: B01, B02

I hope you will join us over on the DDS Challenge Blog for our month long "Feminine Fancy" Challenge!

Happy Stamping!

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Spring Is In the Air!

Good day HH and OCS Fans!!

Spring is around the corner and for me that means "Spring Cleaning" When I saw this stamp from High Hopes I knew it would make the perfect "Spring Cleaning" themed card. This is the adorable "Tidy Up Tillie"!

I chose paper from the Lawn Fawn Perfectly Plaid Rainbow 6x6 collection and finished it off with some Doodlebug Enamel Dots! The sentiment is called "Spring Is In the Air" also by High Hopes! I decided this time to make my own card base with matching pink cardstock. The image and heart border are popped up with foam tape for extra dimension.

Here's my decorated inside with a sentiment I printed on my computer to match my theme!

Copics Used:

Skin: E00, E11, E21, R20

Hair: E53, E57. E59

Overalls: B93, B95, B97

Shoes: RV13, RV14, C1

Broom: E43, E47, YR21, YR24

Dust Pan: C3, C5, C6, C8

Feather duster: E43, E47, Y02, FY1

Outline and shadow: W1, B000

Happy Stamping:

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Center Step card Tutorial!

Hello DDS Fans!

Today I want to share with you an adorable Center Step card I created using the Digital Stamp "Blowing Bubbles" from Digi Design Studios! 

I am using Digital Papers from DDS today from the "Summer Crush" collection as well as a sentiment from the "Champagne Wishes" Digital sentiment set. I am also going to do a tutorial on how I made my card today, so follow along below if you wish to.

Whenever I set about to make a card I gather up all the supplies I am going to use or think I may use. I am not the type who has a clear vision in my head to start with. I have a basic idea and usually create as I go. Sometimes things I gather don't always get used as I change my mind or I add other things and embellishments at the last minute.

Step 1:

Cut your base cardstock to 5 1/2" x 11"

Step 2:

Using your paper trimmer line up your paper at the 1" mark. Move your cutting blade to 1". Cut your paper from the 1" to the 6.5" mark on your ruler.

Step 3:

Flip your paper over and repeat the above 2 steps

Step 4:

Place your paper on the score board lengthwise

Step 5:

Using your Score board and score at the 1", 2" and 6.5" marks, from the edge to the cut line

Step 6:

Repeat above steps on the opposite edge of the card

Step 7:

Score between the cut lines at 5.5"

Step 8:

Fold at the score lines starting the bottom of the paper with a mountain fold, then valley fold. The top 2 scores are mountain folds. Using your bone folder, reinforce your fold lines for crisp folds

Step 9:

Now that your base is ready, go ahead and colour your image. I downloaded the "Blowing Bubbles" digital stamp, resized the image to my desired size and printed it on my computer.

For a fun element I used a White Uniball Gel Pen and added polka dots to her hair band.

Step 10:

Now it's time to put everything together. Decorate your card as desired. I cut coordinating cardstock to make a layer and my patterned paper layers at the following sizes:

Side panels: 4 3/8"x 7/8" (cardstock), 4 1/4"x .75" (patterned paper)

Bottom panel: 5 3/8"x 7/8" (cardstock), 5 1/4" x .75" (patterned paper)

Center panel: 4 3/8"x 3 3/8" (cardstock), 4 1/4"x 3 1/4" (patterned paper)

I don't have a small butterfly die but no worry!!! I used my Butterfly Border die to make my layered butterflies. I just cut them apart and popped the top butterfly up with a small piece of foam tape.  I love using my dies in more ways then the original concept.

And voila!!!! The finished card! I added some Spectrum Noir Clear Glitter Pen to the bubbles for a bit of sparkle. I also added some clear enamel dots to mimic the bubbles.

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I hope my tutorial will inspire you to try to make your own Center Step card!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Stamping!

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Flamingo set!

Hello Ai Fans!

Today I am sharing with you the adorable "Flamingo Wiggle Wobble" set from Art Impressions.

The "Wiggle Wobble" Line of stamps are just too cute and make such a fun interactive card for your recipient.

I made my own backgrounds by using some Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Inks. I added some of the inks to my craft pad and then spritzed then with water. Then just drag your paper through the ink for a cool look! It looks really cool if you add some ink splatters too. The Flamingo is so easy to put together! The set comes with the stamps, dies and some mini brads to put it together with. Then all you have to do is use the mini action wobble that comes with the set to pop up your wiggly image!

For this card I just used some ink splatters and paper from the Echo Park I'd Rather Be Crafting collection. For a different look I just added the heads of the flamingos to this card.

I also added some gold and white ink splatters to this background using a paintbrush.

Just look how cute the "Flamingo Wiggle Wobble" is in action!

Copics Used:

RV04, RV06, FRV1

YR04, YR07

C7, C8, C10

BG57, B01

Happy Stamping!

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Anything New?

Hi Ai Fans!

I'm popping in today to share my card I made for the "Anything Goes" Challenge over on the Art Impressions Blog! If you follow me then you know I have  soft spot for the Ai Bird Brains line of stamps. There's just something about them that draws me to them! I am using "Birdie & Eggnus" on my card today!

I chose to use papers from the Carta Bella "Country Kitchen" 6x6 collection. I stamped "Birdie & Eggnus" and then masked them off with a post it note. Then I used the Ai "Chicken Wire" stamp and added it as a background.

Here's another version using the same stamp. The sentiment is also from Art Impressions and is called "Anything New".

Copics Used:

T0, T1, T2, T3, T5

R24, E29, YR04, YR09, G17, G19

E95, E97, E99

B0000, B000

You still have a week left to play along with us over in the Ai "Anything Goes" Challenge! I hope to see you there!

Happy Stamping!

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Heidi & Mattie!

Hi HH & OCS Fans!

I'm a big dog fan and have had a dog in my life for as long as I can remember! I think it's wonderful to have pets especially when you have children as the two become best friends! I am using the High Hopes stamp called "Heidi & Mattie". Don't these two look like they are the best of friends?!!

I coloured Mattie up adding some grey spots to her with my Copic Markers. My paper this time is from the Echo Park Just Be You 6x6 collection. I decided to paper piece Heidi's overalls for a fun element! The sentiment "Best Friends Forever" is also from High Hopes and goes perfectly with this image!

Here's an inside view of my card. The sentiment is part of the "Best Friends Forever" stamp. I masked off the stamp and used part of it on the front and the other part on the inside of my card. It's fun to do different things with your sentiments!

Copics Used:

Skin: E00, E11, E21, R20

Hair: YR21, YR24, Y21, Y23

Shirt & shoes: R02, R05, R08

Dog: C1, C2, C3, C5, C6, C8/ G43, G46

Thanks for stopping by today!

Happy Stamping!

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New Release over at Digi Doodle Studios!

Hi DDS Fans!

It's New Release day over at Digi Doodle Studios with the "Light & Sprite" Collection! Dina has done it again with another line of adorable digital stamps! I am using the beautiful "Charmeine Berry Blythe" today on my card!

I am using Digital Papers from DDS called "Sweetheart". The colours and patterns are so soft and pretty! I downloaded, re sized my image and printed it off on my printer. Then I set about colouring Charmeine with my Copic Markers. I fussy cut her out and popped her up with foam tape on my layered card. She has Clear Wink of Stella glitter pen on her wings and on all the flowers for a bit of sparkle!

I made my own rolled flowers this time using papers from the same "Sweetheart" collection. I added a pearl gem to the middle of each flower.

I used a sentiment from the "Friendship" Digital sentiment collection

Copics Used:

Skin: E00, E11, E21, R20

Hair: E11, E13, E15, E17, E18

Wings: B000, B0000

Dress & Doves: C00, C0, C1, C2

Flowers: RV11, RV17, RV19, YG25

Bird Bath: W0, W1, W3

Make sure you head on over to the Digi Doodle Studios online store and check out all the adorable new digital stamps from the "Light & Sprite" Collection!

Happy Stamping!

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