River Rock Lighthouse

After looking out at all of the fog and rainy weather, I thought I needed to upload my "River Rock Lighthouse." I'm falling back upon another "oldie, but (hopefully) goodie" for this evening's post.

The cardstock used for this design is Stampin' Up's Basic Black, along with River Rock Textured dp (retired).

The lighthouse image is also Stampin' Up, "Coast to Coast," (also retired) stamped with Adirondack Pitch Black ink and colored with multiple Copic markers. I used Spellbinder's Rectangle Nestabilities to die cut the image panel before mounting it onto the dotted SU dp.

My design is finished off with three black brads.

Hope you had a wonderful weekend-- I began my Spring cleaning, as well as a bit of Dirty Dozen stamping.

Have a great week!

Springtime Happiness!

Ahh...Spring! Well--almost! We have sun today, after two days of heavy snow! After one school snow day, and today's late start, the sun has finally peeked out from behind the clouds and has produced enough heat to begin a melt. Yes!!!

I pulled out this adorable Stamping Bella image to create my design for today's Sketch Challenge over at Splitcoaststampers. What a great sketch! It was fun to put together!

I began with a Old Olive cardbase, then layered Regal Rose and Pink Pirouette textured papers to create the sketch (all cardstock from Stampin' Up).

I used Memento Tuxedo Black ink to stamp the "dogwalkabella" image, then colored with multiple Copic markers. I sponged a bit of SU Soft Sky ink around the image, then layered it upon more Regal Rose and Old Olive panels.

I finished off my design with Bazzill Basics Paper Flowers, along with unknown ribbon and brad. My sentiment is from PaperTrey Ink's Mixed Messages (my fave sentiment set!) and die cut with a Spellbinders tag. I used glue dots to adhere the flower treatment to my image panel.

Hope you're having a great week!

DD/DDA Monthly Challenge: Playing Favorites!

This month's Dirty Dozen Alumni/Dirty Girl Challenge is "Playing Favorites!" We were to make a Mother's or Father's Day card using our current favorite stamp set, technique, or colors. My current favorites are: butterfly stamps, Spellbinders Nestabilities, and Copic marker coloring!

We were also to use a stand-by, go-to set that we depend on-- mine is PaperTrey Ink's Mixed Messages-- these tiny sentiments work for sooo many occasions!

To begin: I created a card base with Stampin' Up Chocolate Chip, measuring 4.5" X 9." I created layers with MME Bohemia Backyard "My Journey" Brocade/Brown decorator paper, ticket corner punching the top dp layer.

I used Stampendous Butterflies Perfectly Clear Stamps for all three images. I colored the butterflies with numerous Copic markers, then die cut them out with Spellbinder Nestabilities Small Deckled Rectangles. After I die cut the image panels, I sponged them with Tim Holtz Walnut Stain Distress Ink, as well as the other layers of dp.

I finished off my design with Chatterbox's Easy Brad Maker kit, fitted with a "Mother" sentiment from PaperTrey Ink. I added a bit of satin ribbon, as well as a piece of SU's narrow brown retired stitched ribbon.

Check out all of the other beautiful creations that the Dirty Girls Past and Present have come up with here...

Splitcoaststampers Gallery Sneak Peek!

Ready for a sneak peak at this month's Dirty Girl gallery over at Splitcoast? Here's a little taste of what's to come!

This is image is House Mouse's "Relaxing with Wild Flowers." So sweet! Be sure to check out my entire card over at Splitcoast tomorrow! If you are not a Fan Club member, and would like to be one-- here is where to find out more!

Hope to see YOU in the gallery tomorrow!

Scripture Designs

I found a couple of cards from my Splitcoaststampers Gallery to share with you this evening. We have been out of town since Tuesday...my stamping has been curtailed (though I have been able to shop for stamping supplies!) When I have been stamping, it has been for my Dirty Girl work.

This first card was created for a confirmation card. I used PaperTrey Ink's Everyday Blessings stamp set and decorator paper for both of these card designs. I also used Stampin' Up's Soft Sky in the first design. I stamped the cross outline with Versafine Black Onyx, and used PaperTrey Ink Aqua Mist ink for the center of the cross. I then used a clear Spica glitter pen and pearl purchased from Ellen Hutson's shop to finish the image panel off.

This card was created for a sympathy card. I once again used PaperTrey Ink's Everyday Blessings stamps and decorator paper, along with PaperTrey Ink's cardstocks. I used the Aqua Mist and Versafine Black Onyx inks once more, as well as Stampin' Up's Ticket Corner Punch.

Hope you enjoyed these special scripture designs...I pray a blessed Easter for you all!

Which Came First--The Bunny or the Egg?

Well, in this case it was the bunny! This is for Sharon's (notimetostamp) weekly Friday challenge--"The Incredible Edible Egg"--featuring eggs in our design. It is also for Splitcoaststampers Limited Supply Challenge, found here.

I began by stamping Lockhart Stamp Co.'s bunny image with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and coloring it with Copic markers. I then paper pieced my egg using Basic Grey's Urban Prairie papers, highlighting the lines with a pink Spica Glitter (which you cannot see in this picture).

I cut the egg and image out with Nestabilities Oval dies, mounting them on a base also created with the Basic Grey papers. The white layer was run through my Cuttlebug Swiss Dot folder and corner punched with Stampin' Up's photo corner punch.

The design is finished off with gorgeous gingham ribbon that I purchased from the Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, and Swarovski crystals.