Mojo Monday #172 challenge

There's some new Stamp Shoppe Creations images for Valentines, St. Patrick's Day and more. Here is the Bathing Elephant that I colored with Copic Markers. I wanted to used the layout from the Mojo Monday challenge this week, so...I cut out the corner of the tub and then used the largest circle nestabilities to cut out the circle piece. Then I layered it on the lacey circle nesties. The blue background paper is from We R Memories. It had the bubble look, which I thought was perfect for the tub theme. The green gingham paper, I had in my scrap box. It already had the embossed border, but it looked great for what I wanted it for. I used the new Stamp Shoppe Creations sentiment on a nestabilities tag. Finally, I used from Rain Dots from Cloud 9, ribbon, and some faux stitching to finish the card.

You're a Special Tweet!

I choose this weeks sketch from Friday Sketchers for this card. First, I stamped my Calico Cat from Stamp Shoppe Creations and the Bird's nest from Memory Box. Then colored all the images with Copics. I then, cut out the nest and popped it on the tree branch after I stenciled clouds in the background. I used the Large scallop Nestabilities to mat the cut out images. All papers that I used were from We R Memory. The special tweet stamp was from High Hopes and was the perfect sentiment for this card. Notice!!! I used the NEW, just came in, Tim Holtz sun rays texture fades embossing folder. Then I distressed the embossing to make it POP! Hope your day is a real "tweet" :)

When you're Hot, You're Hot!

This HOT fireman is from Whippersnapper. The image was colored again with Copic markers. The smoke was airbrushed with the Copic airbrushing system and a template. The fire die cut was made from my swirl sizzix die and airbrushed with a lipstick red copic marker. Notice I use some more metal embellishments from Memory Makers for this card, using the red ribbon to hold the washer on. This fireman can be a cute birthday card, an anniversary card for your sweetie or just a note of encouragement, like this sentiment suggest. Thanks for looking!

What a Hoot!

These cuties are from Stampavie. Owls are very popular in the stamping world today. It is fun to use them, because there are son many sayings that work well with them like, "Owl's it going?" and "Hoot! It's your birthday". Because of the two owls this could also be an anniversary card. Whoop knows what all you can do with this stamp!! Happy stamping!

Happy Anniversary

I needed an anniversary card for my in-laws, so I started out with the Stampavie "First Kiss" stamp and added it to this weeks MoJo Monday sketch challenge and this is what I came up with. I liked the results with the longer card. This is not my normal size to work on, but it was a nice change. The finished card is 4" x 8 1/2" and will fit in the business envelopes. The papers were selected because of a splitcoast stampers challenge that I never got around to doing. We were to take two patterns of paper and put them together on one card. I distressed the the cuttlebug paper and used the Peeled Paint Distress Ink on the sentiment to give the aged look. So here's to 40+ years of marriage!!

Bright and Sunny!

With this card I am posting the last TWO of the images for the Beach Girls Collection from Inky Antics. Image colored with Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol. Lots of Circles on this one imitate the volleyball. The card base has been embossed with Cuttlebug's Circle Embossing Folder. The designer paper from WeR Memory Keepers has been faux stitched over some glittery circle punched pieces from Doodlebug's glitter paper. Finally the eyelet that holds the tag on the card.
I hope you've enjoyed taking a peek at this collection. I'd love to hear which image(s) is your favorite! ~michelle~

You Can't Stop The Waves....

I like this saying....how true it is! TWO more new images from Inky Antics on this card.
TIP: a little loop of ribbon is enough to anchor this tag.
TIP: cutting designer paper that resembles waves is a fun and FREE embellishment!
~michelle~

Hope Your Day Is Bright And Sunny!

This card gives me goosebumps today!! Too bad the warm weather didn't stick around a bit longer!! I did wear my flip flops to school the other day....with my coat!

TWO more new images from Inky Antics. Designer paper is from WeR Memory Keepers. I rand the Doodlebug glitter paper through the Cuttlebug Swirls embossing folder to resemble waves.

Tip: Use a folded circle punched piece and a staple for a fun ribbon embellishment!
~michelle~

You're Sun-sational!

I'm taking you on a journey through this stamp collection by Inky Antics! Here are TWO more new images that were just released. Designer paper is by WeR Memory Keepers, and has been faux stitched. Image is colored with Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol. The glitter paper is by Doodlebug and was layered on brown cardstock that was punched with a large scalloped oval punch by Marvy-Uchida. I layered narrow ricrac over wider ribbon to mimic the waves!
Record-breaking weather here today....very warm for February....feels like summer after our very cold January! Lovin' it! ~michelle~

Back in the Swim of Things!

It's RAINING here tonight....so to celebrate I thought we needed another summery swimming card!! This one showcases TWO more of the Inky Antics stamps. Colored with the Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol. I used adhesive gems to frame my sentiment....giving it a glitzy *sunny* sort of look. Doodling and faux stitching add some extra eye candy. Designer Paper is by WeR Memory Keepers. ~michelle~

Summer Fun!

Ok...I know it's still freezing....but I'm going to show one more of these cards! I'll get back to more seasonal stuff....I'm just sick of freezing and am trying to think some warm thoughts here!!Here are TWO more of the new Inky Antics images colored in Prismacolor Pencils and Gamsol. I love the Doodlebug Glitter paper...just a little bit adds a punch of bling....bling that is *flat* and requires no extra postage to mail!! I used some faux stitching to *sew* her little list to the card. In hind sight I should have checked all of them off but *YOU* on the list! Next time I guess!
~michelle~

Just Add Water!

Here is another Inky Antics card using THREE of their new images! The image is colored with Prismacolor pencils and gamsol. The glitter paper is by Doodlebug and Heidi has it in several colors I believe. On this card I cut it as a frame to resemble the glittering swimming pool water. Another Prima flower *splash*, piercing and faux stitching finish off this card. The designer paper is from WeR Memory Keepers. ......Summer's coming!! ~michelle~

Surf Dude!

Here is another card featuring FIVE of the new images from Inky Antics. The image is colored with Prismacolor pencils and Gamsol. I doodled around the image and lightly sponged it for some color. The designer paper is from WeR Memory Keepers. I used faux stitching and distressing, Marvy punches, prima flowers and misc. gems. I folded the large flower to appear more as a *splash!* ~michelle~

NEW INKY ANTICS....Coming soon!

CHA is over...and now I can share some of the cards that went to CHA without me!! These images are new from Inky Antics and I happen to know that on order is going in for these lovely little ladies!! The image is colored with Prismacolor pencils and Gamsol (or odorless mineral spirits) The sand has been stippled and the sky has been sponged with a very open sponge dauber. The designer paper is by WeRMemoryKeepers. It's 34* here tonight....a heat wave after our very chilly January!! ~michelle~

"Talk like a Pirate" Day

Aarrrgh! Today is talk like a Pirate day, sooo Ahoy Mateys! We have a Pirate make'n'take for you at the Stamp Shoppe...Today only! This theme isn't only good for a special pirate day, but also for boy's birthday cards. So come in today! Yo! Ho! Ho!