April Kit of the Month with Copics!

Hello everyone. 

Have you seen Fun Stampers Journey's Kit of the Month. It's adorable!!
If you don't have a large collection of supplies and embellishments these kits are perfect! You get 4 card kits with colorful step by step instructions. I always challenge myself to come up with a completely different design using the combined card kits in the kit. I do add white or a neutral card stock and or little embellishments.

You know me and my foam dots! Look at all the height.. love dimension and texture!

Here's a little work in progress timeline I've created. I love to see little coloring bring an image to life! I masked her with the raindrops and then colored her with my Copic Markers.
I used:
Skin: E11, E00, E000,
Cheeks: R32, R30
Coat: Y26, Y21
Hat and scarf: R85, R81, RV10
Background: N1, BG0000,
Ground : BG11, BG10, BG0000
Umbrella: N5, N3, N0, R85, R81, Y26, Y21

I always give little sneak peeks like this on my instagram and sometimes on Facebook. I'd love it if you would follow me!

After I attached her to my card I added some Journey Sparkle Dust to the umbrella, rain drops and ground.

I love to 'make things my own'. Take a look at the cards you could make from the kit or do something on your own that inspired you! 

Join Fun Stampers Journey Kit of the Month HERE!

Wild Orchid Craft Challenge - Spring Fling!

It's time for another challenge over at Wild Orchid Crafts!

Our theme this week is, 'Spring Fling'.

 

I've used this adorable Saturated Canary Stamp, 'Talkie'. I just adore her!!

I've also used my Bella Blvd Papers that are full of bright pretty Spring-ish colors. You can also pair this cutie up with Saturated Canary's, 'Walkie'.

 

This is also the card we will be making in my class at Custom Impressions in Bellflower, Ca.

You can view my class schedule on Facebook, you must be logged in though.

If you are in the area please check out my class schedule!

 

Have a lovely day!



 

 

 

Supplies

Stamps - Saturated Canary - Walkie

PAper - Bella Blvd

Ink - Memento and Copics

Wild Orchid Crafts - White Chrysanthemums, pink sherry blossom, 20mm pink rose, 10mm light cream rose,

Other - misc doily, ribbon, Fancy Pants cork board arrow. burlap, Magnolia Doohickey die.





April Showers!

Well, Hello all!

 

Today I have a card for the Saturated Canary Challenge Blog.

Our these is Anything Goes. So do as you please!

 

I've been so busy this week with running around. I haven't really been able to get anything done, craft wise. So guess what I'm doing this weekend!!!??? That's right.. I'm going to make a list of this to get done and hopefully I'll be productive!

 

Well. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

 

Supplies
Stamps -Saturated Canary - Let it Rain
Paper - Magnolia
Ink - Copics
Wild Orchid Crafts - white carnation, 25mm moss green rose, 15mm yellow rose, 10mm moss green rose, 4mm cream rose, heart doily, black ribbon, rhinestone brads,

Saturated Canary - Pastel Challenge

Well hello all!

 

HEre's my card for the Saturated Canary Challenge this week. Our theme is Pastels. I love the way this card came out. It's been so long since I've colored an image without adding all of the dark shading with the greys, so this was a nice change. This image is just adorable, Krista Smith is one oober talented gal! I used my Sunday Morning Digi Papers.

 

Well, today I'm getting ready to take my son to the High School for a pre-orientation.

OMG!! HIGH SCHOOL!!!!!!!!!

Ok.. I'm gonna go cry! Do you think he will hate me if I take my camera?

 Probably.

 

Have a terrific Easter Everyone. I'm not sure if I have a post this weekend scheduled.. need to check my DT calendar... ok ta ta for now!

 

Supplies

Stamps - Saturated Canary - Easter Dress

Papers - Sunday Morning Digi Papers

Ink - Copics

Wild Orchid Crafts- peach trellis rose, pink polka dot button, white cosmo daisy, yellow lily, lace, blue bakers twine, 15mm cream rose, 15mm pink and white rose, 4mm cream rosebuds,

Accessories - misc brads, clothes pin







Crafty Ribbons Blog Hop!

Hi there friends out in blogging land.

 

Today I'm joining Crafty Ribbons for a blog hop! I'm using one of the Sneak Peeks from the new Release at Lili of the Valley. This adorable stamp is called Big Hugs. It will soon be available for you to get your hands on.. :)

 

Here's a little info on Crafty Ribbons.

Crafty Ribbons is a ribbon emporium, we are passionate about ribbons and want to share our fantastic ribbons with others. Our range of Christmas ribbons is second to none.
Remember when we only used ribbons to add a bow to our hair, or tie up a birthday parcel? Ribbons are now a "must-have" for all types of craft. Whether your project requires satin, sheer, silk, grosgrain, gingham or polka dot ribbon we have them all! Lots and lots of different colours in a range of widths.
Need a little bit of ribbon inspiration - then have a look at our projects on our blog,or visit our Inspiration blog,or maybe join in with us at our Challenge blog. Go on, have a look... It's worth it !
Tony & Ali

 

Here's your hoppers list, just in case you loose your way.

Start- Crafty Ribbons Inspiration blog

Ali

Mandy

Pinky

Kelly

Elise

Dawn

Gretha

Lorraine

La Vikinga

Fleur

Laura

Carol

Cebelica

Tessa & Anke

Mindy

Marianne
Elaine

Karen

Finish - Crafty Ribbons Inspiration blog

 

Here's some yummy goodies you can win from my blog.

Thank you Crafty Ribbons for Sponsoring.

Oh, and my special word is 'Valley'.

 

Enjoy the hop!

 



 

Supplies

Stamps - LOTV - Big Hugs SNEAK PEEK!

Papers - My Minds Eye

Ink - Memento and Copics

Wild Orchid Crafts - white carnation, 10mm pink rose, 25mm pink rose, 15mm pink rose, pastel green hip rosebud, 20mm white rose, 4mm white rose, pink bakers twine, button

Accessories - Quilled hearts, SU ribbon, white gel pen



Magnolia-licious Challenge - Spring is in the Air

There's a new challenge at Magnolia-licious today.

Our theme is Spring is in the Air. I wanted to really showcase Tilda outside in the Spring Air. So I colored her outside in her garden watering on a beautiful Spring day! I love those white puffy clouds.

Notice I have used a touch of Flowersoft. I have a ton of this stuff and always forget to use it. I looks great paired with this adorable Tilda Watering Stamp from the new Easter Collection.

 

Well, I hope you will join us for our Challenge at Magnolia-licious.

 

I'll be back tomorrow with a layout for Fancy Pants Designs. :)

 

 

Supplies

Stamps - #3050 Tilda Watering

Papers - Basic Grey

Ink - Memento and Copics

Wild Orchid Crafts - blue cherry blossom, 25mm pink rose, 20mm white rose, pink lily, 4mm white rosebud, 10mm pink rose, pink satin ribbon, pink pearls, paper doily

Accessories - My Minds Eye stickers.



Magnolia-licious Easter Blog Hop!

Easter Blog Hop!!!

Today there's an Easter Blog Hop going on at the Magnolia-licious Blog. All of the designers have really outdone themselves. If you haven't come from Ruby's Blog please start at the

 Magnolia-licious Blog so you can stay on the right track!

 I decided to make a box drawer with an EASTER BINGO game! I made this for my kiddos and yes we have played and finished the big old bag of Easter m&ms. I made this drawer using my Scor-Pal. The tutorial can be found at Splitcoast Stampers.

I used this new Tilda with chick from the new Easter Collection.

Unfortunately this cutie is currently out of stock. :(

 

Now it's time to hop on over to Jane's Blog.

Enjoy the hop!

 

 

 



 

Supplies

Stamps - Tilda with Chick (out of stock)

Papers - Sunday Morning Digi Papers

Ink - Memento and Copics

Wild Orchid Crafts - cream trellis rose, 15mm cream rose, pink lily, 15mm green rose, white cosmo daisy, pink hip rosebuds, blue polka dot button, purple satin ribbon, blue twine, pearl hat pin

 





Magnolia-licious Spring Challenge.

Today there's another challenge up at Magnolia-licious.

Our theme is Spring and what comes to my head when I think of Spring is cleaning. So I made a little Spring Cleaning Card using Tvi Tvi Tvi Tilda. I used the Life is Good Sentiment I got in my Studio Calico Project Life Kit. Because Life is Good when things are clean .. my motto.. :)

 

I hope you will join us over at Magnolia-licious, you can win a

 surprise package from Diana if you win!  

 

Have a great day!



 

 

 

Supplies

Stamps - #3002 Tvi Tvi Tvi Tilda, Studio Calico Sentiment

Paper - Studio Calico Paper

Ink - Memento and Copics

Wild Orchid Crafts - 25mm pastel green rose, yellow lily, 20mm turquoise rose, 10mm turquoise rose, 10mm pastel green rose, grey satin ribbon, yellow bakers twine, paper doily, button

Accessories - brads, Magnolia Doohickey Lace Tilda Die 





Wee Wednesday at Magnolia-licious!

Hi everyone!

Today is the first Wee Wednesday over at the Magnolia-licious Challenge Blog.

You can see all of these fabulous stamps in the Magnolia-licious Store.

 

This stamp is called Blossom. She's so cute!

 I have used my new Celebration Digi Papers.I really love the way these papers came out. I've got some more I'm coming out with in the next few weeks. I hope you will all like them!

 

Have a wonderful day everyone.

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies
Stamps - Wee #133 - Sweet Blossom
Paper - Celebration Digi Paper Pack
Ink - Memento and Copics
Wild Orchid Crafts - 25mm wild rose, 15mm white rose, 20mm white rose, pink lily, 15mm orange rose, 10mm pink rose, 4mm peach rosebud, pink bakes twine, white doily
Accessores - Kaiser Craft wood sentiment SU eyelets

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day!

 

Here's the Valentine's Card that I made for my significant other.

I absolutely love the way this card came out. I made a sunset/sunrise and I'm really happy with the way it came out. Keep your eye out for a step by step tutorial!

 

I made this card for the new Challenge at Saturated Canary. Our theme is Love. Have I ever told you how much I LOVE turtles! I had emailed Krista and asked if she could please make a girl kneeling and cupping a baby turtle in her hands. I always knew it was going to come out amazing.. but Krista really wow'ed me with this one. I actually squealed when I first saw this.
I love it! I'm going to print a large one and color and frame it! :)

I've used papers from my Etsy Store - Spring Love!

I hope you all have a Happy Valentine's Day.

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies

Stamps - Saturated Canary - Turtle Lurv

Papers - Spring Love - Digi Papers

Ink - Memento and Copics

Wild Orchids Crafts - pink lily, 25mm pink rose, 20mm white rose, 15mm pink rose, 10mm green rose, 4mm orange rose,

Accessories - Elle's Tag, Freckled Fawn Arrows, Recollections Button



New LOTV card.. and I'm a bit chatty.. :)

Hello crafty peeps!

 

Here's a card I made using the newest release from Lili of the Valley.

 I just love these little furry cuties! Oh, and did you see the new stitch stamps! Love these!!

 I wanted to make this a 'chocolate looking bunny' since we will be making this in my next class at This and That Scrapbooking in Chino Hills, Ca on March 6th. If you are in the Southern California area you should come on down! You can see more information on the

This and That Scrapbooking Facebook page.

 

I sure have been busy over the last few weeks. Making projects, papers and I'm so excited about all of the things I've been working on. I've got a busy posting week ahead and I'm going to TRY to be a little more active with my postings.

 

I have a new Digi-Paper Collection coming out this week and I LOVE it.

I can't wait to show you.

 

I've also re-organized my Craft Armoire.. so a tour will be posted soon. If you don't have a whole lot of extra money to spend or space to spare you wont want to miss my little tour!

 

Ok, well I'm off to bed. I'll be posting again tomorrow. I want to start posting

'Scrapbook Sundays' ohhh.. Scrapbook Sunday with StampinMindy.

Catchy, ehh?

 

I'm really loving Instagram, I highly recommend it. You don't get all the notifications when other people comment or post, unless they direct it to you. So join and follow me. I post sneak peeks, projects and random everyday moments. :)

 

Next week I will have some Blog Candy, too!!!

 

Have a wonderful weekend!

 



 

 

Supplies

Stamps - LOTV - Arms full of Daisies, LOTV - Stitches, LOTV - Sentiments

Paper - My Little Shoebox

Ink - Memento and Copics

Wild Orchid Crafts - white cherry blossom, 20mm mint rose, pink aster daisy, mint pearl, bakers twine,brown chrysanthemums

Accessories - Magnolia lace doohickey die , Magnolia butterfly die, SU button and ribbon,