Our Daily Bread design's Sneak Peek!

Take a look at a sneak peek of what's coming tomorrow--March 1st--over at Our Daily Bread designs! This is called "Easter Blessings," and includes one of most beautiful Lily of the Valley images that I have ever seen, as well as a beautiful Bible verse (Psalm 35:9), and two precious Easter sentiments!

This also features inspiration from one of my fellow ODBD DT mates: Angella Crockett! Angella was chosen as the Featured Stamper for today over at Splitcoaststampers.com! Congratulations Angie!!! You deserve it!!!

And...there are two more gorgeous botanical Easter themed sets as well! What an exciting release! Please check out the blog hop beginning at the Our Daily Bread design's blog that will take place tomorrow, complete with some goodies!

Now, for my design! I began with some very pretty paper from K & Company: 8.5 X 8.5" "Madeline." I chose two patterns from the pad in the same olive colorway, and added borders of pure white cardstock punched with Martha Stewart's "Arched Lattice" border punch. Both the paper and punch are available at the Our Daily Bread designs Store.

My image was stamped on the pure white cardstock with Memento Tuxedo Black ink, then colored with Copic Sketch Markers. One of the colors that I used was Copic's Wax White...which has a slight greenish tinge...perfect for adding a bit of color, yet still reading white. I uaed it on the blossoms here, and have used it on other lotus, lily, and white colored flowers.

After coloring the lily, I die cut and embossed it with a Spellbinder Classic Oval. A Sheer Creations ribbon bow adds the final touch.

Remember to check back tomorrow, and start the hop at the ODBD blog! I look forward to seeing you!

Music Themed Design

Here is a quick and easy design that could be used for many occasions. It would lend easily to mass production as well.

This Bible verse from Psalms is one featured in Our Daily Bread design's "Sing for Joy!" The font is lovely, and is perfect for heat embossing! I stamped the verse with Versafine Black Onyx ink, then heat embossed it with Stampin' Up's Fine Black Embossing Powder. A Spellbinder Long Rectangle die was used to die cut and emboss the sentiment, which was then layered with a panel of black to create a border.

I went with PaperTrey Ink's Rustic Cream for the light colored cardstock...I thought the little flecks of color give the Cuttlebug "Allegra" embossed panel a bit of an aged look. True Black cardstock, also from PaperTrey Ink, makes up the base and accent. PaperTrey Ink makes my all-time favorite cardstock...it is ultra heavy, and is marvelous for Copic coloring.

A black grosgrain ribbon and American Crafts Elements black brad finish the clean and simple look.

Have a wonderful weekend! I'm attending a shoebox swap with a fun bunch of ladies tomorrow, it should be a blast! Wish you could be there!!!

Vintage Floral Sympathy

Our Stamp Simply Challenge (ssnotime128) for today is to create a sympathy card. I decided to head in a distressed, yet feminine, direction.

The beautiful designer paper layers are K & Company "ancestry.com." I purchased my 12 X 12" pad from Michael's...if you come across these papers, be sure to take a second look!...they are one of my all time favorite K & Company paper combos!

I layered the dp over PaperTrey Ink Rustic Cream cardstock, distressing the edges of the main panel heavily with a Stampin' Up Cutter Kit.

The sentiment is from Our Daily Bread design's "With Heartfelt Sympathy," stamped with Versafine Black Onyx ink. The lovely Berry Juliette Prima is also from Our Daily Bread designs.

The final feminine addition is May Art's Ivory Crochet Lace, available at the Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

The rest of the Stamp Simply DT would love to have you stop by and view their creations:

Sharon
Janine Orchard is taking tonight off!
Jennifer Buck
AJ Otto
Barbara Anders
Jenny Gropp
Barb Schram

and February's Guest Designer:

Deb Neerman!

If you play along with us this week, be sure to sign up with Mr. Linky on Sharon's blog...we love to see your ideas!

Personalize with Flower Soft

Welcome to the Flower Soft Challenge: our challenge today was to "write" with Flower Soft!

Did you know that you can personalize projects with Ultra Fine Flower Soft? I've designed this card for my niece, Audrey, using her initials, favorite color, and love of kittens.

The decorator paper used for this project is from Cosmo Cricket's 6 X 6" Mini Deck, "Early Bird." What a cheerful grouping of paper patterns!

I used Aleene's Original Tacky Glue, straight from the bottle, to hand write Audrey's initials...I then covered the glue with Strawberry Ultra Fine Flower Soft. It takes a bit of practice to achieve an even flow--I was tempted to pull out chipboard letters to cover with the Ultra Fine (it works marvelously on chipboard...see here), but stuck to the challenge that was presented.

The cute kitten image is from Flower Soft's new Moments In Time line, "Purr-fect." I stamped the kitty with Memento Tuxedo Black ink, then colored her with Copic markers.

Be sure to visit the rest of the Flower Soft team to see what they have come up with!

Jacque Beddingfield

Jeanne Streiff

Jennifer Buck - design team coordinator

Linda Beeson

Rose Ann Reynolds

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Stamps: Flower Soft Moments in Time Purr-fect
Papers: Cosmo Cricket Early Bird, PaperTrey Ink Poppy Red
Extras: Strawberry Ultra Fine Flower Soft, PTI Poppy Red grosgrain, Spellbinder's Long Rectangle Scalloped die, dimensional tape, Bow Easy from the Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.
Ink: Copic markers, Memento Tuxedo Black.

Stamp Simply Ribbon Store's First Blog Hop!

Welcome to the very first Stamp Simply Ribbon Store Blog Hop! If you came here from Sharon Johnson's No Time to Stamp blog and Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, you're at the right place! You will find info about a *delectable* prize, as well as the rest of the Stamp Simply Ribbon Store Design Team to follow...but first up...my design for today!

This new JustRite set, "Stitched with Love," should appeal to all who love sewing, or maybe to those who love a cozy, country look! The sentiment here reads, "I love being your friend because...you always keep me in stitches!" So fun! I have the perfect friend to send this to--she DOES keep me in a running stitch!

I created my card base by piecing strips of KaiserCraft Lilac Avenue Collection designer paper, giving somewhat of a pieced, quilted effect. Some dimensional tape pops up a border strip accent, ready to position the JustRite medallion.

I stamped the image quilt piece with Versafine Black Onyx ink, paper piecing the design with three of the dp prints. Spellbinder Petite Circle dies were used to die cut the layers for the medallion.

A Bow Easy Bow made of May Art's Lavender Silk ribbon, along with a daisy, button, and May Art's Ivory twine finish this quick and easy card for a special friend.

ALL products used in this project are available at the Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Now, for the prize info:

As a thank you for joining us on our very first blog hop, one lucky commenter will receive a complete Webster's Pages Postcards from Paris Kit! In order to be in the drawing, you are encouraged to leave comments along the hop. At 6pm on Saturday February 27, 2010, a number will be drawn that corresponds to the blogs involved. Another number will be drawn for the comments on that blog and the winner will be then be notified via e-mail. Commenting, while not required, is highly recommended so that you will be eligible for the drawing!!

The next person to visit on the hop is:

Holly McMillen!

The entire Stamp Simply Ribbon Store Design Team line-up:

Sharon Johnson (Stamp Simply Ribbon Store)

Deb Saaranen (you're here!)

Holly McMillen

Michelle Woerner

Sherry Cheever

Linda Duke

Barb Schram

Be sure to visit everyone's blog and leave comments for a chance at the blog hop candy!

Ultra Fine Flower Soft and Chocolate Cake!

I cannot sing the praises of Ultra Fine Flower Soft enough!!! I loved regular Flower Soft, but Ultra Fine FS is amazing! Take a look at the fabulous coverage it provides...

I took a piece of May Road Scroll Corners chipboard, colored it with a black Copic marker, then proceeded to cover it with Black Ultra Fine Flower Soft. The new black has a subtle sheen...and adds gorgeous texture. I dipped the chipboard into the FS twice (the first dip covers, but not as thickly as I would like), lightly pressing the FS into the glue each time. This insures total coverage, without a need to add extra glue. You may think that double dipping uses a large amount of product--it doesn't!

K & Company Black & Ivory 8.5 X 8.5" designer paper was used, along with a basic black cardstock for the base. I also used the Black Ultra Fine FS to frame out the main image panel.

Take a peek at my lace and ribbon treatment...this is ivory Wright Flat Cluny Lace from Walmart, dressed to impress with May Art's Black Silk Ribbon from the Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. The twinkling jet black Kaiser Rhinestones add the final touch to my design today.

My husband Paul loves to bake (cook, too!) He created a yummy chocolate cake this evening...it looked so pretty, I took a couple of pictures to share with you! (no calories this way...!)

Pretty isn't it? Totally made from scratch!

Delicious too!!!!

That's all for tonight! Have a wonderful week! Thanks so much for stopping by!

I'm playing with some new toys today...namely this cute bird punch from Stampin' Up! I thought that it would go perfectly along with Our Daily Bread designs February release sets (all bird related!). I chose a sentiment from ODBD "He Watches Me."

I began with K & Company's Wild Raspberry decorator paper, also available at Our Daily Bread designs. The 8.5 X 8.5" pad is a perfect size, as I love creating long and low cards. The colors in the Wild Raspberry are so fresh and cheerful--they certainly can brighten your day!

I stamped the sentiment with Versafine Black Onyx ink, then heat embossed it with clear embossing powder. Another new toy: a Spellbinders Shapeabilities Ribbon Tag Trio Two (Stamp Simply Ribbon Store) was used to emboss and die cut the ribbon tag. A swath of ribbon and a Bow Easy bow of luxurious May Art's Rose Silk Ribbon (both from the Stamp Simply Ribbon Store) add a pretty touch.

The SU punched bird and branch are the final touch on this quick and easy design.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Recipe Card with a Twist!

Stamp Simply Challenge number 127: Create a recipe card type design, with tabs, that is not necessarily an actual recipe card (or could be!)...I went with a recipe type invite!

When I began this card, I was making a card for my husband...in fact it was for him until sentiment time came around! I was considering verses such as "You're Hot!," or, "You Can Crunch My Chips Anytime...," but my son was nearby and thought that would be really "corny"! So, it's an invite!

I just love this JustRite "Preserves" set (Stamp Simply Ribbon Store)! There are five fun canned images to color, one image sentiment, and five fabulous "rim" sentiments! I stamped my image with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, colored it with Copic markers, then used Spellbinder Petite Circle Dies (Stamp Simply Ribbon Store)to create the labels.

The blank recipe card was a free download from Free Printable Recipe Cards. I stamped the "You're Invited" sentiment with JustRite's Brayton Font with Versafine Black Onyx ink. A layered tab with jumbo eyelet adds the final touch to the "recipe" portion of the card. All papers are PaperTrey Ink.

A jar of homemade salsa hints of yumminess to come!

Please check out the rest of the Stamp Simply Challenge Team designs:

Sharon

Janine Orchard

Jennifer Buck

Julie Koerber

AJ Otto

Barbara Anders

Jenny Gropp

Barb Schram

and February's Guest Designer:

Deb Neerman!

If you plan to play along this week, please link to Mr. Linky on Sharon's Stamp Simply blog; if you upload to Splitcoaststampers, used keyword ssnotime127.

Have a great weekend!

AND...The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store Design Team will be having their very first blog hop, Tuesday, February 23rd, 8 a.m. EST beginning at the Stamp Simply Ribbon Store blog. There will be some fabulous prizes...remember to check it out!

Big News!

I'm so very excited to announce that I am part of a brand new design team: the Stamp Simply Ribbon Store Design Team! The other members of the team are: Sharon Johnson (Stamp Simply Ribbon Store), Holly McMillen, Michelle Woerner, Sherry Cheever, Linda Duke, and Barb Schram. I'm thrilled to be working with these very talented ladies!


My design today features some new products over at the Stamp Simply Ribbon Store: JustRite's "Beautiful Blossoms Set," and items from the new "Webster's Pages Postcards from Paris" kit! This is one mouth-watering kit! Check it out here! What a versatile selection of 6 X 6" decorator papers!

Take a look at these beautiful prints, as well as the gorgeous lace and velvet rick rack detail! I've layered the trim between Spellbinder Classic Oval die cuts for some added interest.

Here's a closeup of the JustRite "Beautiful Blossoms" image. I stamped it onto some rustic cream cardstock with Memento Tuxedo Black ink (perfect for Copic coloring!), then proceeded to color it with numerous Copic Sketch markers. I paperpieced the bow, shading it a bit with a Copic. As I mentioned earlier, Spellbinder Classic Oval dies were used for the three die cuts.

Help us celebrate the birth of our new team by joining us on February 23rd for the first ever Stamp Simply Design Team hop! It will start at the Stamp Simply Ribbon Store at 8am EST.
Hope to see you there!

Tea for Two!

Today's design is just for fun--I've been into tea this past year, (this set did it!!! It is so adorable! It made tea taste better for me!!!) and am quite taken with it! So...this design features "Tea for Two" from PaperTrey Ink. The set has four different tea pots (this one perfect for paper piecing!), along with multiple sentiments and labels.

I just adore this decorator paper as well! It is My Mind's Eye "Ooh La La For Her." Aren't the patterns pretty? Multiple layers of dp, as well as a border punched with a Martha Stewart "Flower Bed" Deep Edge Punch, make up the base of my design.

The white curvy sentiment label is also from the Ooh La La dp pack. I stamped the sentiment with Versafine Black Onyx ink (Stamp Simply Ribbon Store) onto it, then stamped and cut out the tea pot to add.

A bit of satiny ribbon, Foof-a-La Rhonna Christmas buttons, and May Arts Ivory Twine (Stamp Simply Ribbon Store) finishes this pretty in pink design.

Thanks so much for stopping by--hope your week is GREAT!

This week's Stamp Simply Challenge (126) involves color--yes, a color challenge! We were to use shades of purple and green. I went with mostly shades of purple, though there is green colors on the image panel.


I'm featuring Our Daily Bread design's new February set, "He Watches Me." I stamped the sparrow onto a speckled cardstock with Memento Tuxedo Black ink, then colored it with Copic markers and a white gel pen. A Spellbinder Oval die (Stamp Simply Ribbon Store) was used to die cut the image panel.



These gorgeous decorator papers are Kaiser Craft's 6" Lilac Avenue Collection Paper Pad, available at the Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. The base of my design is SU's Elegant Eggplant.

The beautiful lavender silk ribbon is May Arts, made into a quick and easy bow using a Bow Easy, both from the Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.



The rest of the Stamp Simply DT has plenty of inspiration! Check them out!



Sharon
Janine Orchard
Jennifer Buck
Julie Koerber
AJ Otto
Tammy Hershberger
Barbara Anders
Jenny Gropp
Barb Schram

and February's Guest Designer:

Deb Neerman!



If you play along, be sure to post on Mr. Linky at Sharon's blog!



Have a great weekend!

Flower Soft February Blog Hop!

A BIG welcome to Flower Soft's February Blog Hop! I want to also welcome the new Flower Soft Design Team members: Linda Beeson, Rose Ann Reynolds, and Jacque Beddingfield! This is the first month that they join in to play along with Jennifer Buck, Jeanne Strieff, and I!

Our product focus for this month is the new, fabulous Ultra Fine Flower Soft, as well as Flower Soft Rubber stamps.

I decided to use one of Flower Soft's new "Moments in Time..." images, specifically "Purr-fect." The new stamps are unmounted red rubber with Kling-On included. I inked up the rubber with both Versafine Black Onyx (for the paper pieced portion); then, Memento Tuxedo Black, stamped onto a speckled cream cardstock for Copic coloring.

I paper pieced the dress, ribbon, and kitty bow with patterned decorator paper, highlighting portions of the paper pieced parts with a Copic marker. After completing the Copic coloring and paper piecing, the image was die cut with an oval die.

I used Ultra Fine Flower Soft in both Sage and Toffee to add texture and dimension to my image panel.

The image panel was then mounted on layers of patterned paper.

Be certain to check out the Flower Soft Blog (prize info for the hop!),

as well as the Flower Soft Design Team posts:

Jacque Beddingfield
Jeanne Streiff
Jennifer Buck - design team coordinator
Linda Beeson
Rose Ann Reynolds

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Supplies: Stamps: Flower Soft Moments in Time Purr-fect. Paper: K & Company Margo, Paper Trey Ink Rustic Cream cardstock. Extras: Ultra Fine Flower Soft in Toffee and Sage, copper brads from Michael's, dimensional tape, Spellbinders Oval dies.

Splitcoaststampers Fan Club

It's been a year since my first of six months serving (February-July 2009) as a Dirty Girl over at Splitcoaststampers Fan Club! Wow, the time certainly has flown! Splitcoaststampers.com is the top site on the net for paper craft design. There is a very reasonable fee to become a Fan Club member, making available numerous galleries of past and present inspiration. I highly recommend joining!

I wanted to share one of my favorites from my time served:

This little gal is "Willow Umbrella Girl" from Whiff of Joy. She was a pleasure to color with Copic markers! This design was a Limited Supplies Challenge that I presented the team with: a packet of Robin's Nest Patterned dp, Bazzill Textured dp, ribbon, brads and primas. It was so very enjoyable to see what all of the ladies came up with to meet the challenge!

I hope that you've enjoyed one of my past favorites!

Our Daily Bread design's February Blog Hop!

Welcome to Our Daily Bread design's February Release Blog Hop! If you've arrived here from Kathy's blog, you're in the right place! If you just happened by, be sure to begin the hop at the Our Daily Bread design's Blog, where all of the fun (and prize info!) begins!

Take a look at Our Daily Bread design's new set, "Nest." The set includes this lovely nest and egg image, as well as two sentiments and one Bible verse: Luke 9:58 "Birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head."

I also want to feature Cuttlebug's "Iron Works Embossing Borders," available at ODBD. This embossing border set includes 5 different borders--all perfect to add that special touch to any design!

My words for the Scripture Hop are:

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Be sure to head to Chelsea's blog next! Remember, this hop runs until 8 PM EST, Thursday, February 4th. Best Wishes, and thanks so much for stopping by!