Hey Suga!!

Hey suga!!  LOL I just had to say it instead of peeps today.  I'm working with this adorable stamp set from Spellbinders called Shake It Up and it has these adorable sugar cubes (or tiny ice cubes if you prefer) it the set.  These little sugar cubes reminded me of my Daddy who used to give my daughter sugar cubes as a child just to keep her entertained.  However the joke was on him because he always did it when she was staying the night.  Hello sugar rush!


For my card I first stamped out some of the sugar cubes with versamark ink on some pretty sea glass card stock from Simon Says Stamp.  Next I stamped them in a stack making sure to use masking paper to keep the lines from overlapping on some of the cubes.  I lightly colored these with my Copic markers and added the adorable sentiment around the stack of sugar.

I matted this panel with back cardstock and popped it up on the light blue piece.  I layered everything on a white card base and for the final touches I added some sparkle sequins.

I mean really...who cute are these little cubes.  Makes me want to pinch one.  LOL

Thanks for swinging by today.  I've linked the products I used below for your shopping convenience . I'll see you back here soon.

Bugs & Kisses....Technique Tuesday Style

Hey peeps.  I'm finally back home and in my craft room.  Thank you for all your kind thoughts and prayers.  I am so grateful for this supportive community and my friends.

Today on the blog I'm sharing one of the July releases from Technique Tuesday.  This is the Bugs & Kisses stamp set.  This stamp set is just too cute to me.  I love the style of the little bugs and the awesome sentiments.

 I colored my cute little bees with Copic markers and paired it with some super fun plaid paper.

I made my own background paper using a stripes stamp to add a bit more color to my card.  The sentiment is just one of a bunch of funny sentiments that go along with each of the bugs.  It's just a great set for making cards, tags and more.

Thanks for stopping by today.  I'll be back later in the week with more inspiration and hopefully a video or two.  Have an amazing day everyone.

Technique Tuesday - Sneak Peek Day 1

Hey peeps.  It's Technique Tuesday sneak peek day 1.  It's the end of the month and it's the build up to release day for Technique Tuesday.  Today I'm sharing the Funny Fruit stamp set and the Funny Fruit coordinating crafting dies.  This is an awesome stamp to perfect for those summer time cards.  I'm trying to eat as much good fruit as I can during these hot summer days.

I stamped these images on Bristol smooth paper and colored all of them with my Primsa Premier color pencils.  Next I die cut with with the coordinating dies and stamped on cutes faces on the orange and the peach.  Doesn't this fruit look so yummy?  

To finished off my card.  I stamped on the greeting in black in towards the bottom of the card base leaving just enough room to add some black and white polka dot washi tape.  I adhered some of the fruit directly to the card base and the others I popped up with foam dots.  I added just a few DIY enamel dots.

This awesome stamp set will be available June 1st in the Technique Tuesday store.  Make sure to head on over to the Technique Tuesday blog to see what the other design team members have for you today.  I'll see you back here tomorrow.  

So Grateful

Hey peeps.  Back with another card.  I'm feeling extremely grateful for my family and friends.  I have to say I have the best followers on my blog and YouTube channel.  So many of you leave the sweetest of comments and show me so much love.  I wouldn't have this blog or do tutorials if it wasn't for all of you watching and engaging with me.  With that in mind, I made a card for all of you.

I used the Blossoming Buds from Paper Smooches on my card today.  I paper pieced the flowers and used my Copics to fill in the areas I didn't paper piece.  I love how this card came out.  I'm going to enter it in the PS October guest designer call.  Wish me luck everyone.

Go forth and be crafty~

Packing and Unpacking - Color Stress Relief

Hey peeps.  I have so missed you all.  We are still in the process for moving into our new place and getting our house ready for the new tenants.  Oh I'm going to miss my home.  But I'm hopeful that the lovely couple who will be renting it will be good to our home and create some great memories for themselves.

I had a chance to sneak into my craft pile (and yes it's a pile at this point) and pull out an image or two to color.  I love this Wryn and Emmy BFF image from Tiddly Inks so I took a little stress relief break and colored it up.  Since most of my items are still in boxes, I only had s few things on hand to complete my card. I'm going to join the Tiddly Inks and Creative Fingers challenges.

Well that's going to have to be it for today.  I hope to be back with you guys REALLY soon!  I do have a craft bag packed with some things to sneak in a bit of crafting until I get settled.  Hopefully I'll be back in just a day or two with another card or at least some new news to share.  I'll miss you until then.

Go forth and be crafty~

Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge

Hey peeps.  Back with another card.  I'm thrilled that I had time this weekend to get caught up on my coloring.  I don't know about you but I'm at peace when I color.  It's like it relaxes me and makes me smile all at the same time.

This card is for Mo's Digital Pencil challenge to use kraft paper on your card.  I don't use kraft paper a lot because I have a hard time for some reason matching it to paper.  Kind of silly I guess but it's a challenge for me. 

Well, hope you enjoyed your visit today.  Come back and see me soon!

Hugs and love~

Your Next Stamp Blog Hop - March Release

Hello!  Welcome to the Your Next Stamp March New Release Blog Hop!  We have several fun new stamp sets and dies to share with you, and they are all available NOW in the Your Next Stamp Store!  The hop will last until Friday, March 22nd at midnight (EST).

We have 3 hidden prize packs hidden amongst the DT blogs!  Just leave a comment on all of the blogs for your chance to win!  Winners will be announced on the Your Next Stamp Blog on Saturday.

Onto my project:

I have to say I love the new Whatnot Set Two Back To School Die set.  This adorable little bus is made from one of the dies in the set as well as the yellow stop sign and arrow.  You are going to be blown away with all the cards and scrapbook pages you will be creating with this set. 

As always, Karen is offering some hop specials in the Your Next Stamp Store so make sure you take advantage of these great deals!

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Now it’s time to hop on over to Maureen’s amazing blog, but don’t forget to leave a comment before you go!  Happy hopping!

YNS Sneak Peek

Hey peeps.  Do I have a treat for you today.  My card is featuring the new stamp called Layla that will be released this week from Your Next Stamp.  Isn't she the cutest?!?!  I'm in love with this deer.  I'm also showing off the new die set that is being released as well this week.  The paperclip and the paper end on the deer image are done using the Whatnots Set Two Back to School die set.

You are going to LOVE this release as much as we do.  Make sure to swing back by tonight for another card.




Hugs and love~

SCS Featured Stamper

Hey peeps.  Got a quick card for you today.  I've spent the last hour or so drooling over the Featured Stamper Maureen Merritt's gallery at Splitcoaststampers.  Huge congrats Maureen and your gallery is simply AMAZING!!  Love the simplicity of this card.  It was literally finished in five minutes.  Ribbon and flowers as embellishments and done!  LOL

Thanks for stopping by today.  It looks like it's about to storm outside so it's "nap" time.  :-)

Hugs and love~

Heart Song Inspiration Challenge #16

Oh, what a lovely Monday morning.  That's what I have to keep telling myself to get out of the bed. (smile)  It's a Monday for sure so you know what we do on Mondays....HSI challenge time!  This week we want to see you use orange or buttons on your cards.  Don't have any orange supplies, well how about throwing some buttons on your card instead?  I have a ton of both.....(such a wicked habit I have LOL).  I used the adorable fence friends image from Heart Song Designs.  I think you can dress this image up for a summer or fall scene.  I used my Copic airbrush system on this card.  Second time using it and I believe I'm hooked.  LOL  I can see me airbrushing the world over.  Help me now. ;-)  Please join in on the fun.  You have until 6PM September 25th to get your card linked up.    Have a great Monday everyone.

Hugs and happy stamping~

Here's a card I made today using the Kitchen Sink Tulip image. This is the first time I used this stamp set and I must say I think I'm in love. You can get such a pretty look from this stamp set. Thanks to my great friend Pinky for letting me use it. I'll be heading over to Kitchen Sink to purchase this set ASAP. Today I used SU paper Blush Blossom, Cameo Coral, Mellow Moss and Always Artichoke ink to create this flower. I then used Barely Banana, Cameo Coral and Blush Blossom paper as well. I also used Hobby Lobby Brazzil Brown and Making Memories Cosmopolitan Collection paper. I've had this package of paper forever so using it today made me happy. Thanks everyone for taking a peek at my creation today. Have a great day.