Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Glitterbabe's Tuesday and A Huge Announcement

I cannot believe it's Tuesday already, it seems like I have lost a whole week. My son was sick most of last week and then I ended up sick on Thursday  and cannot seem to shake this thing but I need to forge on and let you see a couple of very lovely digis from Stef's store, Glitterbabe's Digis.  Before I do that, I hope you will stop by here on Friday April 1st, Glitterbabe's and Copic Musketeers are teaming up for something big and exciting.

Now on to my huge announcement, I am officially on the Paper Temptress's Design Team, YAY, I am so excited and so honored, I am telling you I may never get off of my cloud, it is such a happy place. Please stop by Patricia's store and blog, she really has the most wonderful papers and card stock and an extremely talented DT with Karen Taylor as our fearless DT coordinator. I will add the DT's on my sidebar so that you all will get a chance to meet them and see all their wonderful creations.

 Here is the first card I did with Stef's image Bible Lily:


I used the following materials:

Copics: R00/R000/YG13/YG11/E50/E0000/N0/Y23
Cryogen White cardstock is from Paper Temptress
DP is by E.K. Success
Pink cardstock is from Paper Trey Ink
Ribbon and Pearls are from Michael's

My second card is called Fancy Egg, isn't it gorgeous. I just adore Stef, she can draw you the most amazing images.




I used the following materials:

Copics: B0000/B000/B00 atyou Spica Pen in Gold
Cryogen White cardstock from Paper Temptress
Glimmer Mist in Gold
Curious Metallics text paper in Gold Leaf from Cut Card Stock
Blue card stock is from Nicole crafts
Gems are from Michael's
Ribbon is from my stash.

Don't forget to stop by here on Friday, April 1st for the big and exciting news.

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Ladybug, Ladybug

Fly away home. When I saw this aborable image from Designed 2 Delight it reminded me of when I was a child, catching fireflys in a jar. Awww the wonderful memories it brought back. I am entering my card into the Delightful Inspiration challenge. I used the following materials:

Copics: B0000/299/E33/E31/E30/N7/R27/YG25/YG23/YG45/G24/G21/G85
Cryogen White cardstock is from Paper Temptress
Flower is from Wild Orchid Crafts
Button is from Pizzazz Aplenty
Sentiment is also from Designed 2 Delight
DP is from My Mind's Eye
Mat paper is from Brenda Pinnick.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Glitterbabe's Tuesday

This week I will be showcasing 2 of Stef's beautiful images. The first card is her Sewing Basket, isn't this image just amazing. You can purchase the Sewing Basket at her Glitterbabe's Digis Store. I used the following materials:

Copics: BG78/BG15/BG13/N7/N5/N3/W7/W5/W3/B29/B28/B26/RV25/RV23/RV21/G24/G21/BG32/Y13/B23/RV14/RV13
atyou Spica Pen in Turquoise
Cryogen White cardstock is from Paper Temptress
DP is by K and Company
Cardstocks are by Nicole Crafts and Paper Trey Ink - Aqua Mist
Ribbon, buttons and embroidery thread are from my stash.


This next card is Stef's image, Painting Eggs, just how adorable is she. I used the following materials:

Copics: R11/R21/Y11/Y13/Y15/Y38/R81/R83/R85/W3/B63/B66/B69/R89/BG10
Cryogen White cardstock is from Paper Temptress
Cuttlebug embossing folder - Traffic Jam
Background cardstock is by Bazzill
Cardstock is by Nicole Crafts
Ribbon and letters are from my stash.


Please stop by Stef's blog, Glitterbabe's Greetings for the latest news and her store, Glitterbabe's Digis for the latest releases. See you next week.

Saturday, March 19, 2011

It's a Art Deco Birthday Party

If you haven't heard Color Me Creative Classroom is having a Birthday Celebration going on until March 21, 2011. You need to join and then join in on the Birthday Events, there are still lots of prizes up for grabs. You can also join in to do the bi-weekly challenges and this is what my card is for. We are doing a color challenge - Purple, Yellow, Cream/White and I hope you will join us. I used the following materials:

Copics: E000/E01/E11/R20/Y000/BV0000/BV00/BV02
Image is by Michelle Perkett
Cryogen White cardstock is from Paper Temptress
Flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts
Ribbon is from Reasonable Ribbon
Purple cardstocks are from Bazzill
DP is from The Paper Company - Glass Beaded Paisley.

Friday, March 18, 2011

Dressed in Blues

I just really love this Sugar Nellie dig stamp, Grace, and you can purchase her at Funky Kits. I am entering her into the following challenges:




Copics: B99/B97/B95/B93/B91/E11/E01/E000/E25/E31/E50 Colorless Blender
I tried a new technique that I found on Suzanne Dean's ScrapBitz Video Tutorials which you can find here.
Cryogen White cardstock is from Paper Temptress
Flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts
Spellbinders Classic and Scalloped Ovals
Ribbon is from American Crafts
Cardstock is from Paper Trey Ink - Spring Rain
DP was part of a prize
Vellum is from my stash.



A "Victorian" Birthday

I would like to thank Anita and the ABS DT ladies for my win last week. I so love your challenges and this week's sketch is fabulous.


This beautiful image, Victoria, can be purchased at Anita Be Stampin store. I am entering my card in the Anita Be Stampin Challenge Blog I used the following materials:

Copics: B95/B93/B91/E11/E01/E000/R20BG02/E25/E31/E50 and the Colorless Blender
I tried a new technique from Suzanne Dean and you can find the video link here.
Cryogen White cardstock is from Paper Temptress
DP is from My Mind's Eye - Asparagus
Blue cardstock is from Nicole Crafts
Tan Cardstock is from Bazzill
Sentiment is from Art Impressions rubber stamp
Flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts
Martha Stewart punch - Arch Lattice
Spellbinders Classic and Scalloped Circles
Pearls are from Hero Arts.


"Sparkle" on your Birthday

Just how cute is this image from the Hambo Hoedown challenge. This week's challenge is all about the sparkle. I used the following materials:

Copics: B60/B63/W3/N3/R17/R14/Y13/Y11/G14/G12/B14/B12/V15/V12
Shimmerz Spritz in Baby's Breath all over the card
Stickles in Waterfall
Cryogen White cardstock is from Paper Temptress
Corner Punch is from E.K. Success
Ribbon is from Reasonable Ribbon
Cardstock is from Bazzill
DP is from Paper Pizazz - Flowered Handmade
Stickers are from my stash.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

CMC Birthday Bonanza Kickoff

I would first like to wish my wonderful husband a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY. He is my one and only and I am so blessed and lucky to have him be my sunshine though the years.

OK, now on to the festivities: Suzanne Dean, is celebrating her 1st Birthday on Color Me Creative Classroom, congratulations Suzanne and wishing you many more. We would love to have you all join us for the celebration and for lots of fun.  The celebration will run until March 21, 2011.You will need to join the CMC site and then the Birthday Event and Suzanne will be approving you as quickly as possible.

To kickoff the party, I made a 5" square card with an image from Delicious Doodles and I had a lot of fun coloring this yummy looking cake. I used the following materials:

Copics: BV0000/BV00/BV02/BV25/Y0000/Y00/Y02/Y38/RV0000/RV00/RV02/RV34/G0000/G00/G02/G24/B0000
B00/B01/B66/YR00/YR01/Y17
Cryogen White cardstock is from Paper Temptress
Flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts
DP is from DCWV - Nana's Kids
Gems are from Michael's
Flower is from Paper Cellar
Ribbon is from American Crafts.


For all the details on the BIRTHDAY BONANZA click here. So please check it out, there are so many prizes  and events and I know you will love them all.

We hope to see you all there and remember you will need to join CMC and then the Birthday Event.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Glitterbabe's Tuesdays

Just how adorable is PANDA PEARL, she is from Stef, at Glitterbabels Digis. I decided to post her today seeing that St. Patty's day will be here soon. Please stop by Stef's store and her blog, Glitterbabe's Greetings for the latest digis and news. I used the following materials:

Copics: G07/G05/G03 atyou Spica Pen in Gold
Cryogen White cardstock is from Paper Temptress
Curoius Metallic text paper in Gold Leaf is from Cut Cardstock
Malmero Pearle text paper in Emeraude is from Cut Cardstock
DP is from Washi Chiyogami
Ribbon is from Michael's
Buton is from my stash.

Angel Caroline

This sweet Angel's name reminds me of the song by Neil Diamond, "Sweet Caroline" and she is just that, sweet. I hope I just didn't tell my age here lol. You can find her at the Designed 2 Delight store. I am entering her into the Delightful Inspirations challenge. I used the following materials:

Copics: E000/E01/E11/R20/E25/E31/E50/RV10/RV11/RV13/RV34/RV17/V20/V25/Y04
Sakura Gelly Pen in Clear Star
Cryogen White cardstock is from Paper Temptress
Flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts
DP is from Amanda Blu
Carfdstock is from Nicole Crafts
Ribbon is from Wal-Mart.

Monday, March 14, 2011

CMC Birthday Bonanza

Color Me Creative Classromm will be having a huge BIRTHDAY BONANZA that will start at 1:00 am tomorrow March 15, 2011 and end on March 21, 2011. They will be events going on every day  and you will want to be there. You are all invited to join in on the festivities, you will need to join the CMC site and then join in on the CMC Birthday Event. Suzanne will approve your requests as quickly as possible. Hope to see you there.




Here is a list of activities that will be going on all week:

March 15th - Kick Off Party
  • Special Birthday Forum with events and fun will be on special tab at the CMC site starting at 1 am EST on 15th!
  • some random prizes will be given to members of the site that day just for joining
  • Sketch Challenge and you have until March 24th to complete it & upload it or email it to me (2 winners)
  • March 16th—Fun Scavenger Hunt and CHAT in chat box starting on main page www.scrapbitzcopics.ning.com at 7:30 EST – 8 winners
  • March 17th--- 5 fun questions that you MUST answer on the birthday thread forum here by email, 2 random winners that day (must be answered by midnight on March 18th)
  • March 18th---A Word Puzzle will be linked that you must print out and complete than take a picture or scan it and send it by email (sjdean0574@yahoo.com) so I can see it has been completed. You will have until March 24th to complete the puzzle and email it to Suzanne. 2 winners randomly chosen from those that complete & email word puzzle
  • March 19th—Color Challenge! Challenge must be completed by March 24th (CAN NOT be combined with the sketch) 1 winner chosen randomly
  • March 20th—Word Scramble unscramble the words and put together phrase & answers MUST be emailed to Suzanne by midnight March 24th. 2 winners chosen randomly!
  • March 21st---Party Conclusion CHAT and random prizes/questions at 8 pm EST on main CMC site chat box

PRIZES: we have gift certificates from SCACD, The Paper Temptress, 7 Kids College Fund, I Brake For Stamps, The Stamp Fairy and Mo's Digital Pencil. Digis from Tiffany's Doodles, flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts, Stamps from Magnolia-licious, a Gilli Prize Bag from Anary Baumgarth, Paper from Bo Bunny, stamp set from Stamps Alive, Free CMC Classes, Free Magazine Subscriptions and MORE!

GRAND PRIZE INFO: For those that COMPLETE EACH DAY'S CHALLENGES you will be entered for the GRAND PRIZE!!
A NEW 2011 Provocraft Cricut Expression (limited edition) and $50 of Copic Supplies!!





(new Cricut Expression has full touch LCD screen, customizable machine colors, 24x12" cutting capability and more).


Please join in on a fun filled week loaded with lots of goodies, I really hope to see you there.

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Sunshine Glacier Lily

This beautiful flower is by Stef, from Glitterbabe's and it is a freebie on the CDAC site. I am entering my card in the do you stack up? challenge - layers. I used the following materials:

Copics: C7/E30/Y13/Y15/Y17/Y19/Y38/G21/G24/TG45
Cryogen White cardstock and ribbon are from Paper Temptress
Background paper is from Nicole Crafts and stamped with Hero Arts - Old Writing Flower Collage
DP is by Brenda Pinnick
Embossed Green cardstock is by Making Memories - Embossed Elegance
Green cardstock is from Nicole Crafts
Gems are from Michael's.

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Saint Patty's Gold

Hambo Hoedown Challenges are so fun to do and for this week's challenge you have to use lots of gold. The image is courtesy of Hambo Hoedown (St. Pat Hamster) and you need to keep doing their weekly challenges in order to receive the next one. I used the following materials:

Copics: YR24/Y15/Y11/Y00/E79/G19/G17/G16/R11/YR30/E30/E31 atyou Spica pen in Gold
Cryogen White cardstock is from Paper Temptress
Curious Metallics text paper in Super Gold from Cut Cardstock
Flower is from Petaloo
Cuttlebug embossing folder Spots and Dots
Ribbon is from Michael's
Green paper is from my stash.

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

All Dolled Up

I have to say I am so hooked on Anita Be Stampin challenges and this week's challenge is a sketch, just how wonderful is this sketch.


I used the following materials:

Copics: E00/E11/E25/E31/E50/R20/R00/R000/R0000/E42/W3/R21/R22
Tallulah image is from Anita Be Stampin
Cryogen White cardstock is from Paper Temptress
DP is from My Mind's Eye
Pink paper is from S.E.I.
Pink cardstock is from Bazzill
Rose is from Wild Orchid Crafts
Ribbon is from Reasonable Ribbon
Gems are from Michael's
Sentiment is from Inkadinkado Birthday Wishes.


Lenny Flowers

This week's Stamp Fairy Challenge - Sketch, is one that I will use over and over again. I recently bought this image from Stamp Fairy and I thought it would be perfect for this sketch. Here is a picture of the sketch and I hope you will join in.


I used the following materials:

Copics: E31/E33/E35/E37/E39/E59/E79/Y13/Y15/B24/YR0000/YR00/YR02/YR68/G21/G24/G85
DP is from E.K. Success
Blue cardstock is from Nicole Crafts
Kraft cardstock is from my stash
Cryogen White cardstock is from Paper Temptress
Flowers are from Prima
Raindots
Sentiment is from JustRite Stamps - Cardmaking Kit
Lace is from Maya Road.


Mindy Flowers

Just how cute is this image and you can purchase her from Karber Digitals. I am entering her in Karber Challenges - #27, Flowers and Karber Digi. I used the following materials:

Copics: E000/E00/E11/R20/E53/E25/E29/Y0000/Y00/Y02/Y35/RV0000/RV00/RV02/RV34/RV10/RV11/RV13/RV34
DP is from DCWV
Pink Cardstock is from Paper Trey Ink - Pink Blush
Chocolate cardstock is from Nicole Crafts
Ribbon and Cryogen White cardstock are from Paper Temptress
Roses are from Wild Orchid Crafts
Delphinia flower is from Petaloo.

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Red Hot Corset

It's that time again, it's Tuesday and time to showcase one of Stef's (Glitterbabe's) images. This week I decided on her beautiful corset, which can be purchased at her store (Glitterbabe's Digis). I used the following materials:

Copics: R24/R22/R00/R000 atyou Spica Pen in Black and Sakura Gelly Pen in Clear Star
DP is from My Mind's Eye
Cryogen White Cardstock is from Paper Temptress
Flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts
Ribbon is from Michael's.

Monday, March 7, 2011

Lucky Bird

This adorable bird image is from Designed 2 Delight and it is called Lucky Bird. I am entering my project into the following challenges:
  • Card Ideas - Going "Green" Challenge. Create your project with something you have recycled, reused, etc. This can be a card, altered recycled item, or anything else you can think of.

I used the following materials:

Copics: B21/B23/B24/B99/Y13/Y15/Y17/G28/G24/G29
Cryogen White cardstock from Paper Temptress
My recycled items are: DP - DCWV, scrap
                                    Buttons from old clothing
                                    Flowers and ribbon from an old card
                                    Sparkle paint from my children
                                    Container used to have Sprinkles and now I use to store my Dew Drops.

Saturday, March 5, 2011

Little Missy

When I saw that this adorable image's name is Missy, I knew I had to color her for the Anita Be Stampin Challenge, and you can find her at Anita Be Stampin PCP. The story is, my daughter's name is Jordan but quite occasionally I call her Missy, so this was perfect for me. I used the following materials:

Copics: E000/E01/E11/R20/E53/E25/E29/E50/E51/B91/B93/B95/B97/B99/B41/B45/Y15
DP  is from American Crafts
Cardstocks are from Bazzill and Nicole Crafts
Ribbon is from Paper Temptress
X Press-It Paper is from Oozak
Roses are from Wild Orchid Crafts.

Baby Girl Pink

I would like to start my post off by thanking Suzanne Dean for the wonderful opportunity to be on her first DT. I would also want you to welcome and to please visit the very talented DT blog's (that is listed on my left sidebar). I hope you will join us at the DT's first Copic Challenge at the CMC Copic Challenge site. Our first challenge is a Color Challenge and Photo Inspiration:


Use your copic techniques and coloring to color any image but you must use Pinks, Greens & White or Cream along with an interpretation of the photo above (baby, girls, feminine, etc).
The photos of our interpretation will be posted later today at the CMC Copic Challenge. I used the following materials:

Copics: R20/R00/R0000/E42/W3/E40/E43
Image is from A Day For Dasies
Cryogen White cardstock is from Paper Temptress
Flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts
DP is from E.K. Success
Green cardstock is from Nicole Crafts
Ribbon is from my stash.




Friday, March 4, 2011

Peach Daisies

This image is by JustRite Stamps, their Beautiful Blossoms Set. I just love these stamps and especially their flower ones. I am entering my card into the following challenges:
I used the following materials:

Copics: YR000/YR01/YR02/YR24/YG61/YG67/G12/G14/G85/Y00/Y02/Y04/Y26/YR21/YR23/YR28
Cryogen White cardstock is from Paper Temptress
JustRite Stamp is from Scrap-mart
Cardstock is from Nicole Crafts
Flower was created by using the Cuttlebug Quilling Daisy Kit
DP, letters and ribbon are from my stash.

You're My Mane Man

This week's Hambo Hoedown challenge is - March: In Like a Lion, and I just love the image and sentiments they provided for the entries from last week. He is a "Cool Dude" lion. I used the following materials:

Copics: E41/E42/E43/E44/E87/YR21/YR23/YR24/B91/B93/B95/B99/B12/B14/Y00/Y02/Y15
Cryogen White cardstock is from Paper Temptress
DP is from DCWV - Garden Party
Cardstock is from Nicole Crafts
Embossing folder is from Quickutz - Lines and Dots
Blue Diamonds are from Sticko.


Thursday, March 3, 2011

Exciting News

I cannot begin to tell you what a great week this has been for me. It first started out with my two beautiful children getting 100% on both their multiplications, they were so happy, excited and so proud, as were and still are, Mom and Dad. YAY babies,

Then also on Tuesday I was officially a part of Glitterbabe's design team. Stef is one of the sweetest and nicest people I know and it is definitely an honor and privilege to be part of her team. Stef, has become a very good friend and it really is a thrill to be a part of her team. Stay tuned every Tuesday, for we will be showcasing one of her new digis.

Then, last night, I officially became one of Suzanne Dean's design team members. I am also so honored and thrilled to be a part of her team. Please check out on the left the other DT members and please visit their blogs. They are so talented and I am in awe of their beautiful creations and lucky to be part of the team. I would love to THANK Suzanne for this wonderful opportunity and I cannot wait to see what the group and DT's create. Please stop by the Color Me Creative Classroom and join in. We would love to see you.

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Pink Pumps

I really love having my daughter help me out when I am creating cards. I had a choice of two images and could not decide, so my beautiful daughter picked out this very high heel from Bugaboo Stamps and she even choose the colors for the shoes and the flowers. I am entering my card into the MMCS #93. I used the following materials:

Copics: RV0000/RV00/RV02/RV34/Y11/Y13/Y15/Y26/G12
Cryogen White cardstock is from Paper Temptress
Yellow Ribbon is from Reasonable Ribbon, pink ribbon is from my stash
Pink cardstock is from and Pretty Pastels are from Papertrey Ink
Roses are from Wild Orchid CraftsGem is from Michael's
Pink flower is from my dear friend Lisa as part of a prize
DP is from my stash.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Easter Bunny Bag

Here is another fun challenge from Stamp Fairy challenges, Anything But A Card. This cute bunny is from Stamp Fairy, the Easter Bunny 3 collection. I love this challenge because it gave me a great chance to make this wonderful bag that my daughter now wants me to make for her whole second grade class for Spring. I may need to see if I can purchase some cheaper paper for this though lol. I used the following materials:

Copics: R81/R83/R85/R89/RV00/RV11/RV13/RV34/V20/V25/B21/B23/Y11/Y13/Y38
Cricut cartridge - Tags, Bags, Boxes and More
DP is from DCWV - Pocket Full of Posies Stack
Cryogen White cardstock is from Paper Temptress
Gems are by Recollections from Michael's
Flowers and Ribbon are from my stash.

Spring Snow Drop

This very adorable image is from Baby Bud Designs and I am entering her into the Baby Bud Designs challenge Ribbon and Bows. I used the following materials:

Copics: E000/E01/E11/R20/BG000/BG01/BG05/BG75/Y21/Y23/Y26/E53/E25/E29
DP is from My Mind's Eye - Asparagus
Cardstock is from Nicole Crafts
Cryogen White cardstock is from Paper Temptress
Flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and air brushed with Copic Marker BG000
Ribbon is from American Crafts.

Blackberries

I am just so thrilled that Stef from Glitterbabe's, asked me to be on her design team. She is a wonderful person and I am lucky to know her. First I would like to introduce you to the DT members:

 This is will not be a challenge DT but we will be showcasing Stef's beauties and cuties from her wonderful store, Glitterbabe's Digis. Please, please stop by and take a look, her digis are something else.




We will be posting every Tuesday, so be one the lookout for our creations and new digis from Stef. My first creation is her yummy Blackberries. I used the following materials:

Copics: BV29/BV25/BV08/E59/E57/G85/G82
Cryogen White cardstock is from Paper Temptress
DP is from Brenda Pinnick
Cardstock is from Bazzill
Gems are Recollections from Michael's
E.K. Success Punch
Ribbon is from my stash.