OCL Challenge #63 ... Sketch Time!

Are you ready for a sketch?  Well it's the last Friday of the month and that means it's time for an OCL Sketch Challenge!

I made a few little changes on my card from the sketch, but the basic idea is the same.   Here I used the new OCL set called The Pond ~ I love that cute little frog!

Here's another card I made using the same supplies.  This one was for a technique class I taught at the local scrapbook store.

Now it's your turn to play along.  Go add your link to the OCL Blog and show us your stuff!

I also wanted to mention that Kate at i{heart}papers is doing something special this weekend by donating to the American Red Cross for the tornado relief efforts.  Here's the information from Kate's blog and how you can help...

In light of the recent tornadoes and disaster in the Southeast of the US, I will be donating 10% of ALL ORDERS received starting today through Sunday 5/1 to the American Red Cross for their Tornado Relief fund, benefiting victims in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana and Virginia.  Please share and keep these folks in your thoughts.

Supplies from i{heart}papers:
Stamps ~ Our Craft Lounge (The Pond)
Copic Markers ~ YG91,93,95,97; BG70, 72
Nestabilities
Embossing Folder ~ Quickuts (Polka-dots small)

Whimsy FUN is HERE!

Today is the day that all the new Whimsy and Stars Studio digital images are available for sale!  Woohooo!  Take a look at this cute little bug ~ her name is Mimi and this image is called Mimi Gardner.

I'm sure Mabelle is going to have lots of samples on her blog today ~ so you'll want to take a peek at all the fun DT projects.

It's SUPER BOY from Whimsy!

Today I have another sneak peek to show you from Whimsy & Stars Studio called Super Boy.  This image along with a bunch more, will be released tomorrow!

You won't want to miss all the SUPER cute new images Mabelle has in her store tomorrow! 

I'll be back with another project tomorrow!

Supplies from i{heart}papers:
Patterned Paper ~ Echo Park (Little Boy)
Copic Markers ~ Y15, 17, 18, 19; B93, 97; YR07, 68; E00,51
Nestabilities
Ribbon ~ May Arts

Whimsy Sneak Peeks!

Good Tuesday Morning! 

OMW ~ I am so excited to share this adorable new image with you.  Mabelle R•O at Whimsy & Stars Studios is coming out with a bunch of new images this Thursday (April 28th) and I just adore this new stack of tea cups called Cups of Kindness.

Check back tomorrow for more Whimsy cuteness!

Supplies Used from i{heart}papers:
Copic Markers ~ R37, R59; E33; BG70, BG72, BG75; YR31, YR31, YR23; Y32; YG93, YG95
Trim ~ May Arts
Pattern Paper ~ Lily Bee Designs (This & That)
Sparkly Fluff ~ Our Craft Lounge (24 Kt Gold)
Nestabilities ~ Oblong Oval, Scallop Oblong Oval

Weekly Lizzie Anne Sketch

This week it's my turn to share the weekly Lizzie Anne Sketch Challenge ~ woohooo!  The sketch I came up with is pretty straight forward...

And this is what I came up with...

I used the new Spring Mix Club Set called Follow Your Dreams along with new pattern paper from Crate Paper from the Portrait Collection.

It's your turn to create something with this sketch.  Make sure you leave a link on the Lizzie Anne Facebook page so we can see what you came up with too.

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter!

Easter Greetings...

Hippity Hoppity ~ The Easter Bunny is on the way!

Stamps from Lizzie Anne Designs ~ Follow Your Dreams Spring 2011 Mix &
Lucky You March Monthly Mix 2010 (chocolate bunny mix)

OCL Challenge #62...Punch it up!

Another week has passed and I can't believe it's time for another OCL Challenge!  This week we're gonna get a bit "punchy" with it ~ LOL!   That's right, we are using punches with our OCL stamps this week!

For my project this week, I used the set Swingin' By.  For my punches, I used layered tag punches along with some sweet little flowers on the tree and on the tag.

OK ~ it's your turn!  Get a little punchy and share the link to your creation on the OCL Blog.

Just for Mom...

The week is just flying by ~ Thursday already!!!  

I wanted to share this project with you today using the new Mother Defined single from Lizzie Anne Designs.  I used the new Hello Luscious papers and Pinwheel flowers by Basic Grey.

See you tomorrow with a new challenge card from OCL!

New Whimsy Digi Images Are Coming...

I'm excited to announce that Mabelle ~ the owner/illustrator for Whimsy & Stars Studios, has a bunch of new digital images coming out next week!

She just couldn't wait to share this sweet little girl called With All of My Heart ~ so that is now available in her Etsy store.   I added some text on the digi image using Photo Shop so it would say Happy Mother's Day inside the heart.  It would be super easy to add or stamp a sentiment for all kinds of occasions as well.

I paper pieced the skirt and heart for the girl by running two pieces of pattern paper through my printer ~ just make sure you don't resize the original image!

I'll have more to new digi images to share with you next week!

Supplies:
Pattern Paper ~ My Mind's Eye (Gertie)
Copic Markers ~ E23, 25, 27; E00, 51; Y21,19,32
Nestabilities ~ Classic Ovals, Big Scallop Ovals

i{heart}papers... Exclusively Yours Challenge

Today the i{heart}papers team is having a new challenge.  I love challenge days ~ so fun!   Our challenge this month was to use stamp sets that are only available at i{heart}papers.  Did you know Kate has three lines of stamps available ~ Mint Motif, The Petal Press and Chicken Girl Designs.

The sets I decided to use for my projects are from the Mint Motif line ~ Beyond Borders & Very Square Sentiments.  I just love all the bright colors on this card and the border reminded me of gumballs, so I had to go buy some for the treat bags!

Now don't forget to hop around and see all the fun project the girls made ~

Carolyn
Deb
Gretchen
Kendra
Loretta
Lori
Lynn
Megan
Tracy
Kate


Supplies from i{heart}papers:
Stamps ~ Mint Motif line ~ (Beyond Borders & Very Square Sentiments.)
Palette Ink ~ Noir, L'Amore Red, Orangerie, Sunflower, Giverney Green, Reflection Blue, Iris
Nestabilities ~ Labels 18, Big Scallop Oval, Classic Oval
Twine ~ Divine Twine (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green)
Embossing Folder ~ Quickuts (Sm Polka-Dots)
M&M Treat Bags

Elegant Apology...

Welcome to a new week!  I know you're going to find this odd, but Monday is probably my favorite day of the week.  I feel like it's a fresh start ~ well that, and everyone goes back to school/work & I get a lot more done. 

Today's project features one of the singles for this month called So Very Sorry by Lizzie Anne Designs.  I also added some images from the Garden Inspirations set and Fanciful Flourishes.

Have a wonderful Monday!

Sweet Bunnies...

Shower of Blossoms stamp set by Our Craft Lounge

Sketch Challenge Cupcake

This week I played along on the Splitcoast Stampers Sketch challenge (SC328) and used my sweet little cupcake from Whimsy and Stars Studios.

Have a Wonderful Weekend!

Supplies:
Digital Image: Whimsy & Stars Studios (Set of 2 Sweet Cupcakes)
Sentiment Stamp: Technique Tuesday
Pattern Paper: Jillibean Soup (Dutch Mustard Soup)
Nestabilities: Lacy Ovals
Copic Markers: Y32, E27