Happy Halloween!

Hope your Halloween is spooky and sweet!

Supplies:
Stamps ~ Crafter's Companion (Sheena A Little Bit Magical ~ Honesty)
Spectrum Noir ~ IG1, CG1, CG2, EB1, EB2, TN2, TN3, LV1, LV2

Cherry-licious Embossalicious!

Last week for the Crafter's Companion birthday celebration, they released 9 new fabulous 6" x 6" Embossalicious Embossing Folders.  This new folder is called Cherry-licious ~ super fun huh?  I have several ideas for this folder, but this quick card is what I decided on first.  The stamp set is called Sentiment Swirls from the Stamp-It Australia Collection & I inked it up with Memento Tuxedo Black.

Have a DELICIOUS Day!

Christmas Joy

Happy Monday!  Today for my card, I used one of the Christmas Embossalicious folders is called Seasonal Music and I paired it up with this beautiful image from the new Stamp-It Australia Twinkle collection (Believe). 

Have a great day!

Hambo & HYCCT Flower Challenge

Hi Friends!  I'm here today with a fun fall card to share.  I LOVE coloring flowers and these pretty daisies were just begging to be filled in with a few autumn colors.  I used the Flowers digital image from Hambo Stamps and colored in the images with my Spectrum Noir markers.  The bottom border is embossed with the Petite Dots Embossing Folder from Crafter's Companion.

I also played along on the Hope You Can Cling To Challenge for October 22nd ~ Flowers.   (HYCCT1322).  Play along all month long for chances to win great prizes (like Hambo Stamps image ~ wink, wink)!

TRC ~ November Creative Cafe Kit Sneak Peek!

This week a fun package arrived in the mail,
the new November Creative Cafe Kit from The Rubber Cafe!

Just look at all of the wonderful goodies!
The top two sets are add-ons this month and the bottom set comes with the kit.

Bazzill Cardstock & pattern papers from Echo Park!

Chalkboard stickers, Queen & Company gems, snowflakes, sequins and pretty ribbons!
OH... and JINGLE BELLS TOO!

Pretty awesome kit, huh?
You can order yours at THE RUBBER CAFE!

Bebunni Release Day!

Crafter's Companion is busy, busy, busy with all kinds of new stamps and products and today it's time to release Bebunni!  This super cute little guy is popping up for Birthday Week and he's super cute.

Check out all of the great Birthday Week specials HERE and don't forget to submit your application to be part of our Design Team ~ it's a great gig!  See the details HERE.

Supplies:
Stamp Set ~ Bebunni (Peek-A-Boo)
Spectrum Noir Markers ~ IG2, IG4, IG5, IG6, IG7, CR2, CR4, CR6, DR1, DR2, DR3, CG3, CG4, BT4, BT5, EB3, DR1, FS2, FS1
Ink ~ Memento (Tuxedo Black)
Pattern Paper ~ Doodlebug
Ribbon ~ May Arts

Happy Holidays My Deer...

Today I used one of the Christmas Embossalicious folders is called Let It Snow and I paired it up with this beautiful image from the new Stamp-It Australia Twinkle collection (Christmas Happiness). 

Thanks for buzzing by & have a happy day!

Crafter's Companion New Embossalicious Folders!

You know how much I love embossing folders and Crafter's Companion has a ton of them.  Well to celebrate birthday week, there are 9 new 6" x 6" folders being released and I can't wait for them to hit my doorstep!!!

One of the great Christmas folders is called Christmas Elegance and I paired it up with this beautiful image from the new Stamp-It Australia Twinkle collection (Joy & Spirit).  I stamped the image on Luxury Centura 8"x 8" cardstock with Delicata Golden Glitz ink.  

Take a peek over on the website to see all the great specials going on for Birthday Week.  AND... Crafter's Companion is seeking out some new talent for our design team!  Check out this BLOG POST for all the details.

Whimsy & Stars Studio ~ SNOWY Release

Hi Friends!  Today Mabelle R.O. from Whimsy and Stars Studios has another adorable image to release for the upcoming Christmas season.  The image name is Snowy and she is available right now for instant download!  

The pattern papers are from My Mind's Eye (Mistletoe Magic) and I added some white flock to the sweet little snowgirl's coat on the trim.  The fun embossing folder is called Let It Snow from Crafter's Companion.

Peek-a-Boo!

New from Crafter's Companion this week is the Bebunni Colleciton!
This set called Bebunni is free with with the bundle purchase.

Spectrum Noir Markers Used: PP1, PP3, PP5, IG1, IG2, IG3, Blender.

Sneak Peek Time for Crafter's Companion ~ Bebunni

ACK!!!  Isn't he CUTE?
New from Crafter's Companion next week is the Bebunni Colleciton!

I used my brand new Spectrum Noir Markers ~ FS2, FS3, TN2, EB3, EB4, TN4, CR9, CR11, CR2, CR4, CR5, CR6, BG1, BG2

Stamp-It Australia ~ New Release!

Yesterday, Crafter's Companion released a new collection from Stamp-It Australia called Twinkle.  There are four fabulous stamp sets and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE them!  This set is called Believe and it's filled with wonderful Holiday images and sentiments.  I paired it up with the Let It Snow Embossalicious Folder and some pretty Christmas pattern paper from My Mind's Eye & some red seam binding.

Thanks for buzzing by today!

Thankful Fall Harvest ~ TRC Creative Cafe Kit

Hi There!  I'm here again today to share another project using the latest Creative Cafe Kit called Fall Harvest by The Rubber Cafe.  This beautiful pumpkin harvest image is one of my favorites in the set that comes with the kit!

I started out by stamping the image from the Fall Harvest stamp set with Rich Cocoa Memento Luxe ink and heat embossing so I could easily add color to all of the details on the image.  Then I colored the image with my Spectrum Noir markers ~ DG2, DG3, DG4, EB3, EB7, DR6, OR1, OR2, OR3, GB3, GB6.

Just about everything you see on the card is included in this awesome kit ~ stamps, cardstock, pattern paper, wood button, wood banner, seam binding ribbon, burlap & jute.  The only things I needed were my ink, embossing powder, markers and die cuts.

I also heat embossed the "thankful" sentiment on the wood banner so the ink wouldn't bleed.  TIP:  I like to keep my clear embossing powder in a large container with a little scoop.  It makes it super fast and easy to pull it out and shake off the excess powder so it can be reused.

Here's the close up of my image.
I love the Autumn Song pattern paper by Bo Bunny that come with this kit ~
they are so pretty with these stamps.

Thanks for stopping by today & make sure you pop in to see all of the other fun projects the designers have been working on this month!

New Hambo Hoedown Challenge ~ Baby Cards!

Today starts a new challenge for the Hambo Hoedown and this week it's unconventional images for baby cards.  I decided to use the Bailey Flower digi image for my project and make it a congratulations on a new puppy (they are babies too... right?). 

You can play along too ~ just add your baby project to the link list & you could be our winner!!!

Supply List:
Digi Image (dog and surprise sentiment) ~ Hambo Stamps (Bailey Flower)
It's A Puppy Sentiment ~ printed from my computer
Spectrum Noir Markers ~  TN2, TN6, TN9, FS2, FS3, EB3, EB5, BG6, BG7, GT2, GT3, DG2, DG4, GB2, GB7
Pattern Paper ~ Basic Grey
Twill Tape ~ Unknown
Kraft Pillow Boxes ~ Hobby Lobby

Colorful Snowflakes!

On Friday, a new collection from Stamp-It Australia is coming out.  I love this line of stamps at Crafter's Companion... and this collection called Twinkle, is one of my favorites.  The will be 4 fabulous sets being released on October 18th.

The snowflakes and border on my card are from the Falling Snowflake set.

Pattern Paper ~ My Mind's Eye (Mistletoe Magic)
Ink ~ Memento Tuxedo Black

Whimsy Day... Silly Candy Corn

Welcome to a new week!  Yesterday I had this Halloween card featured on the Whimsy & Stars Studios Blog.  I think this image called Silly Candy Corn is adorable!

I used Doodlebug's Halloween Collection called Haunted Manor for the pattern paper and colored my image with my Spectrum Noir Markers (OR1, OR2, OR3, CT2, CT3, CT4, LV3, IG1, Blender, CG1, CG3).  The orange and purple Goosebump gems (by Queen & Company) are in all four corners of the card and the last touch was to add some orange flock to the little fuzzy pom poms on the candy corn, and some purple flock to the spots on the balloons.

Fall Treats

Yummy, Yummy!  Are you ready for a fabulous fall treat? Today I'm here to share a fun little treat container filled with caramel corn & decorated with the Sweet Gum Leaf digital image from Hambo Stamps.   Hambo has some great digi images that are not only sweet & silly, but there are several that can be used for projects with a bit of an elegant feel.  

Supplies:
Hambo Digi Image ~ Sweet Gum Leaf
Kraft Fry Container ~ purchased from Hobby Lobby
Pattern Paper ~ Bo Bunny (Autumn Song)
Markers ~ Spectrum Noir
Ribbon/Twine ~ May Arts

New Stamp-It Australia from Crafter's Companion

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO EXCITED to share a sneak peek project today using a new collection from Stamp-It Australia!  I love this line of stamps at Crafter's Companion... and this collection called Twinkle, is just as wonderful.  The will be 4 fabulous sets being released on October 18th.

The snowflakes and border on my card are from the Falling Snowflake set.  I also used the pretty Let It Snow Embossalicious Embossing Folder. 

Have a great weekend!  

TRC ~ Fall Harvest Creative Cafe Kit

 Hi There!  I'm here today to share my second project of October using the latest Creative Cafe Kit called Fall Harvest by The Rubber Cafe.  This beautiful cornucopia image is perfect for any Thanksgiving or fall creation!

I started out by stamping the image from the Fall Harvest stamp set with Rich Cocoa Memento Luxe ink and heat embossing so I could easily add color to my detailed flowers.  Then I colored the image with my Spectrum Noir markers ~ DG2, DG3, DG4, EB3, EB4, EB7, DR6, OR3, GB3, GB6.

Just about everything you see on the card is included in this awesome kit ~ stamps, cardstock, pattern paper, wood button, wood banner, seam binding ribbon, and gold leaves.  The only things I needed were my ink, embossing powder, markers and die cuts.

I also heat embossed the "autumn" sentiment on the wood banner so the ink wouldn't bleed.

TIP:  I like to keep my clear embossing powder in a large container with a little scoop.  It makes it super fast and easy to pull it out and shake off the excess powder so it can be reused.

Here's the close up of my cornucopia image.

Thanks for stopping by today & make sure you pop in to see all of the other fun projects the designers have been working on this month!

More from Alaska!

Hi Friends!  It's been a while since I have had time to work on my Alaska album & I'm super excited that I had a chance to work on it this weekend.  I went to a scrapbooking retreat with one of my dearest friends & we had a blast.  The only thing I worked on was my Alaska book and I'm almost done with the last album ~ thank goodness!

These photos were taken at Hubbard Glacier in June 2011.  It was a dreary day, but the colors from the glacier were still amazing!  The letter stickers are from a kit by Simple Stories and the stamps are from Unity.

Thanks for buzzing by today!

Meet Holly!

Wishing you a Cheery Hello today!  I'm super excited about this sweet new release digi image from Whimsy & Stars Studios.  The image is called Holly and it's here in time for you to make some fabulous Christmas card.  This image {and tons of others} and can be found today in the Whimsy & Stars Studio Store for instant download! 

Holly

Hop around and see what the other designers came up with today!  One random comment will get a free digi of your choice.

Supplies:
Digi Image ~ Whimsy & Stars Studios (Holly)
Pattern Paper ~ My Mind's Eye (Mistletoe Magic)
Spectrum Noir Markers ~ GB8, GB9, CT2, CT4, FS2, FS3, TN2, TN5, EB3, EB5, BT2, IG1, DR2, DR3, DR6, DG2, DG4
Trim ~ Maya Roads
Pearls ~ Kaiser
Miscellaneous ~ Glitter, Flock, button, seam binding

Oh Snap!

A fun belated birthday card using some of my favorite Avery Elle Stamps!
Picture It & Fill In the Blank Stamp Set.

Pattern Paper ~ Pebbles Inc
Ink ~ Memento

World Card Making Day!

Today is World Card Making Day!  How are you celebrating?  Crafter's Companion has a fun contest & blog hop for you, and an exclusive coupon: today only (Saturday, 5th October 2013) use the coupon WCMDFB to receive $10 of a $30 order!  This is a crafter's holiday... so why not treat your self to something from your wishlist?  Visit the website today!

My card today is from the Humphrey collection and it is called Welcome Little One.  I decided to make a baby card because this month on the Crafter's Companion Challenge blog, the theme is all about BABIES!!!  I also used the Darice Embossing Folder called Oblong Doily and colored my image with my Spectrum Noir Markers. Colors ~  IG1, IG2, IG3, PP1, PP2, EB3, EB7, CT2, CT4, CG3, CG4.

Several of our designers have created cards to share some crafty inspiration!  Hop around to see what they've been working on and then link up your projects for a chance to WIN a stamp set of your choice from Crafter's Companion!  See the list of designers showing project HERE.

How do you win a stamp set? It's easy! Just share as many projects as you like (please make sure you have used at least one Crafter's Companion US product on each entry), created to celebrate World Card Making day (which means they have to be NEW, and posted today or after) and link them below! That's it! You have until Tuesday 9th October to add your link - we will pick one winner and post the announcement on Wednesday 10th October.

Halloween Mummy..

Hi Friends ~ I'm here today with a fun little Halloween card using the Mummy Digital Image from Hambo Stamps.

First I printed my image from my computer in the size I wanted.  The great part about digital images is that you can make them any size you want!  Then I colored my image using Spectrum Noir Markers (see colors listed below).   Since the background of my image is white, I wanted my mummy to stand out so I used a light gray marker to add just a little bit of color.   The final detail was to add googly eyes on the cute little mummy!

Supplies:
Digital Image ~ Hambo Stamps (Mummy)
Cardstock ~ Bazzill
Pattern Paper ~ Echo Park 
Ribbon ~ May Arts
Spectrum Noir Markers ~ OR1, OR2, OR3, CT3, CT4, CG3, CG4, FS2, FS3, TN2, IG1

TRC Creative Cafe Kits ~ Fall Harvest!

Fall is such a beautiful time of year in the mid-west.  The fields are harvested, the leaves are turning and there are pumpkins everywhere.  This month's Creative Cafe Kit by The Rubber Cafe is no different because it is filled with beautiful products that are already coordinated for you.

My projects today are two envelope cards using the little kraft bags that come with the kit.  The bags measure approximately 4" x 2 3/4", so they are perfect on their own or you can put them on a card front.   Kraft is one of my favorite colors to work with, so these bags were the first thing I picked up with my kit arrived!   Below are some close ups for my envelope bags & inserts along with directions and tips on how I made my project.

Step 1: Since the kraft bags are a little bit darker, I decided to stamp my images from the Harvest Time stamp set with Rich Cocoa Memento Luxe Pigment ink and heat emboss it with clear embossing powder.

TIP: I heat embossed my images for a few reasons ~ 1)  I wanted the stamped image to stand out.   2) I wanted to use my alcohol ink markers to color the images and sometimes on kraft bags, the marker saturates and bleeds a little too much.  If you heat emboss with powder, the ink will stay within the lines.  But be careful when coloring that you don't go over the embossed lines too much because you don't want to ruin your marker tips.

Step 2: I colored my images with my Spectrum Noir markers.  Pumpkins ~ DG2, DG3, DG4, EB3, EB4, DR6, OR3.  Sunflowers ~ GB3, GB6, DG4, DR6, EB3, EB4, EB7.

Here's a close up of my sunflower image with all the pretty details.

Step 3: I wanted to mirror the rounded scallop edge of the bag for the insert.  I used the orange cardstock in the kit and trimmed it to 2 1/2" wide x 4 1/4" long.   Then I used one of my scallop circle dies and trimmed off the top edge.   TIP:  slip the top of the cardstock through the die if you only want the top cut (see the photo below).   I repeated the same process with the brown cardstock for the other envelope.

Once the top is cut with the die, cut the bottom with a paper trimmer so it fits perfectly inside the envelope with the scallop edge peeking out. (see photo above for the finished look)

Step 4: I stamped the sunflower image with VersaMark Ink for the part of the insert that would be peeking out of the kraft bag and added some Bo Bunny Autumn Song pattern paper on each insert (2 3/4" x 2 1/4").

Step 5: For the sentiment, I wanted to combine a few of the words in the Harvest Time set.  I used the "Happy" from the Happy Thanksgiving sentiment and the Harvest for one insert & then the Autumn for the other.

TIP: Here's a super easy way to stamp a portion of a sentiment.  I put some tape over the portion I don't want to use, ink up the stamp and then remove the tape before I stamp the image on my cardstock.  EASY PEASY!  But make sure your stamp is VERY CLEAN before you stamp.  If there is any ink or if your scrubber pad is dirty, you may get a faint image on your cardstock.

After I stamped the "Happy", I added the word "autumn" from the set.

Step 6: To punch out the sentiment, I like to turn my punches over so I can see it in the window and line it up perfectly.

Step 7: Here is the insert for my pumpkin envelope. I stamped the sunflower image in the background with Antique Linen Distress Ink and then a sequin and pearl accent.  The pretty pearls come with the Creative Cafe Kit and I colored it with my orange marker.

For the Sunflower insert I added some of the gold leaf sequins from the kit and colored one of the pearls with a brown marker.

Step 8: I love the wooden buttons included with the kit, but decided to try and color one of them with my dark brown marker.  It worked great!!!  Here it is partially colored.

Step 9: I wrapped the jute around each kraft envelope and knotted it.  On the sunflower envelope, I added the wooden button.

I know you'll love creating with this beautiful kit!  Keep checking back to The Rubber Cafe blog for lots of inspiration from the design team!

Hambo Hoedown Challenge... Vellum

Today there is a new Hambo Hoedown Challenge and this week we are playing with Vellum.   I used the House 2 Digi Image from Hambo Stamps for this fun little Halloween card.  I thought it was perfect to make into a spooky haunted house.  I used a spider web embossing folder on the 4" x 5 1/4" piece of vellum for the background and then ran it through my Xyron machine to attach it to the gray cardstock mat.  The cute little spider stickers and spooky ribbon finish off the card.

Play along with us on the challenge ~ you now have TWO weeks to add your link to the Hoedown.  Take a peek to see what the other designers came up with too!

Vintage Butterflies...

Hi Friends and Happy October!  I really don't have a clue where September flew away to...but here we are and it's October 1st already.

My card today features on of my favorite collections from Crafter's Companion ~ Stamp-It Australia.  This set is called Birds and Butterflies and it has such pretty images that makes super simple cards.  I stamped the image in Tuxedo Black Memento ink on some pattern paper by My Mind's Eye & added some pretty die cut butterflies.  After some layers and lovely May Arts trim... the card is complete!  Easy Peasy!

Thanks for fluttering by today!