With A Smile And A Song

Here's another card created with my Birds of a Feather kit from the Caffinated Cropper. The "Melody Fairy" and sentiment stamps are Paper Makeup and are included in the kit. The cs is Bazzill and the dp is Basic Grey and Pink Paislee which is also included in the kit. Extra products used that weren't included in the kit: Neenah cs, Fiskars Apron Border punch, Nestabilities, Copic Markers, Ippity Black Noir and Memento inks. I also used a Copic Atiou Spica clear glitter pen to highlight the wings. Inspiration for my card came from this week's sketch #103 at Friday Sketchers. Here's a look at the sketch:

Friend

Here's my first card that I prepared with my "Birds Of A Feather" kit from the Caffinated Cropper. I was hoping to be more productively creative wise this weekend but that didn't work out however we had a fabulous long weekend! Everything on my card is from the kit except the black grossgrain ribbon, machine stitching, Copic markers and stick pin from the Caffinated Cropper Cherry On Top kit. I coloured the Whimsy Haven digis (which are included in the kit) with my copics.

I also played along with this week's Etsy Inspired Challenge. Here's a picture of my inspiration piece from Etsy Shop Made By Michelle Brusegaard.

Unity Friday Friends With Flair

Happy Friday! This week sure seemed to fly by!

My card for today's Unity Friday Friends With Flair uses Unity's Feel The Joy set. I also used the current card sketch at the PageMaps blog. Products used: SU Kraft cs and border punch, Basic Grey dp, Ippity Burnt Umber and Distress inks and twine.

Your next stop on the hop is the amazing and talented Unity DT member Maren! For a complete list of today's FWF participants, please visit the Unity blog.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Monday {Ippity} Hop!

Today I have three cards to share with you for today's {Ippity} Hop!

My first card uses Ippity's Fall For You set! I have to admit this is so far my favourite and most used set out of the new spring release. Products used: Bazzill and Neenah cs, October Afternoon dp (from the new Ippity Spring/10 paper pack), FabricLand lace, Distress Rock Candy Stickles, Ribbon, Ippity Burnt Umber and Raw Sienna inks, machine stitching, Nestabilities, Distress inks and a MS punch.

My next card is a CAS card that I prepared for last week's SCS Ippity release party challenge to use turquoise, lilac and green. Products used: Ippity's Fall For You and The Simple Things sets, SU cs, u/k fabric, My Mind's Eye dp and Memento and Distress inks.

My last card again uses Ippity's Fall For You set. Inspiration for my card came from one of the current sketches at Caardvarks. Products used: SU cs, Webster Pages and Basic Grey dp, Memento and Distress inks, FabricLand lace, Maya Road velvet flower, Heidi Swapp bling, twine and machine stitching.

Here's a look at the Caardvarks sketch:

The next stop on today's hop is Poppit!. For a list of today's Ippity Hop participants, please visit the Ippity blog!

You can purchase your {Ippity} stamps from me here!

Ippity Spring 2010 Release Blog Hop!

Welcome to the Ippity Spring 2010 Release Blog Hop! For a complete list of today's Ippity Chicks and DT members participating in the hop, please visit the Ippity Blog!

My first card uses Ippity's Fall For You. I absolutely adore this set! My card was inspired by this week's sketch at 2 Sketches 4 U. Products used: SU cs and dp, Ippity Burnt Umber and Black Noir ink, SU ribbon, DMC floss and u/k button. Here's a look at the sketch from 2S4U:

My next card uses Ippity's Now & Always. My card was inspired by a current sketch a Caardvarks. Products used: Bazzill cs, Ippity Haystack and Black Noir ink and My Mind's Eye dp. Here's a look at the Cardvaarks sketch:

Hope you enjoy all of the wonderful creations today! Don't forget there will be a Release Party in the Ippity Splitcoast Forum today! Please click below to purchase your new Ippity Spring 2010 releases from me! I have a new release special on a bundle package and will be listing the Fall and Winter releases on sale to make room for the Spring release! Have a wonderful day!

You can purchase your {Ippity} stamps from me here!

Flowers From Leah

Here's another card using a Whimsie Doodles digi design "Flowers From Leah". Isn't she sweet?!!! I did a bit of colouring with my Copics but also some paper piecing for Leah's bow, dress and shoes. My card was prepared for Whimsie Doodles 1st Birthday Blog Hop Card Challenge and this week's Wee Memories challenge (stitching). Products used: Making Memories dp, ribbon and button flowers, MS punch, Cosmo Cricket dp, Neenah, Recollections and Bazzill cs, Copic Markers and machine stitching.

Geisha Girl

Here's a card I prepared for this week's Whimsie Doodles 1st Birthday Card Contest. I used the adorable Geisha Girl digi for my card. Products used: SU cs, Copic Markers, Cricut machine (to cut the screen background), Basic Grey dp, Cuttlebug embossing folder and FabricLand ribbon.

Unique Personality

Here's a layout that I prepared for the Unity and Ippity NSD Scrapbook challenge. Products used: Kraft cs, Scraptivity's Sept/09 kit papers - Bazzill cs, Bo Bunny and Glitz Design dp, Unity's LeChic Vintage stamps, SU twill tape and kraft cs, Ippity's Burnt Umber and French Lilac Palette inks, DMC floss and Sassafrass button flowers.

Unity Friday Friends With Flair

Happy Friday everyone! This week certainly seemed to fly by for me! I will keep my post short today since I have a few projects to share with you thanks to all the wonderful challenges Unity put on for NSD and their 2nd Anniversary!

My first card uses Unity's April/10 KOTM and was inspired by the Triple Take Challenge. Products used: Memento Ink, BG dp, Bazzill cs, u/k buttons, Heidi Swapp bling, DMC floss, Maya Road chipboard scallop circle, machine stitching and SU ribbon.

My next card uses my first Unity purchase - Aug/09 KOTM. This card was prepared for the Love at First Sight Challenge. Products used: Bazzill cs, FabricLand ribbon, Copic Markers, Memento ink, Cuttlebug embossing folder, Nestabilities, u/k button, JB stick pin, DMC floss and Glossy Accents.

My third card uses Unity's Lollipop Tree You & Me. This card was prepared for Maren's Paper Craft's challenge. I used the sketch on page 94 of Paper Craft's Go To Sketches as inspiration for my card. Products used: SU cs, Memento and Ippity Burnt Umber and Black Noir inks.

My final project is a layout for Unity and Ippity's NSD Scrapbook Challenge! I used Unity's Bevy of Butterflies, Pinwheel, April and May/09 KOTM's. Products used: Bazzill cs, Imaganice (Lucy Bird Collection dp), Memento ink, DMC floss and WRMK trim.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone! Your next stop on the hop is Donna! For a complete list of today's FWF participants, please visit the Unity blog!

Whimsie Doodles 1st Birthday Blog Hop!

Whimsie Doodles is having a special 1st Birthday Blog Hop today! In addition to their blog hop, they are also having a card challenge with a fabulous prize! You can check out all of the details on the Whimsie Doodles blog here! And while your there, make sure you complete the hop and check out all of the wonderful creations made by Whimsie Doodles DT with the fantastic new releases!

Puppy Love

Layout created using Scraptivity's May/10 kit! All kit contents plus corrugated cardboard for my title (cut with Sizzix alpha dies) from my S! Pizza box, Versacolor ink, Riptide and Scarlet Glimmer Mist, TCP mini gems, CM journal pen and Fiskars punch. This is our little Isabella with Guy's girlfriend Triina's dog.

Here's a close-up:

Be Happy

Layout created using Scraptivity's May/10 Kit! All kit contents plus TCP Studio rub-ons, fabric buttons, felt flowers and mini gems. Title was cut from my Silhouette.

Here's a close-up:

Garden Gift Basket

Garden Gift Basket tag created with Scraptivity's May/10 Kit! All kit contents on the tag plus Memento and Distress inks, u/k eyelet and twine.

Here's a close-up of the tag:

Silly Girl

Layout created using Scraptivity's May/10 Kit! All kit contents plus TCP Studio fabric buttons, rub-ons, felt flowers, Scarlet and Riptide Glimmer Mist and Versacolor ink. Title was cut from my Silhouette.

Journaling reads: "Isabella tasting bubbles - April 23, 2010".

Here's a close-up:

Hello

Card created using Scraptivity's May/10 kit! All kit contents plus Machine stitching, Versamark, Versa Color ink, MS embossing powder, TCP Studio mini gems and SU punch.

Scraptivity May 2010 Kit!!!

The May 2010 Scraptivity Kit is now available! I had such a fun time creating with this kit. Here is some info about this month's kit:

You know the old saying about April showers… they bring May flowers… and so does this kit! The May 2010 kit is fantastic for all your paper crafting projects with its beautiful and bright colours! And we know you’ll want to try your hand at the great technique! This month, we are creating our own flowers. The kit includes everything you need to make lots of great flowers and try your hand at a few ways of doing it. Flowers can be made from the included papers, ribbons, and other materials. You’ll also receive lots of options for your flower centers. You may think some of them are a little out of the ordinary, but just wait until you start using them! Soon, you’ll want to make flowers out of everything you can get your hands on!

TPC Studio: Boho Blooms collection double-sided paper – two sheets each of Floral Border and Blue Script
TPC Studio: Boho Blooms collection double-sided specialty paper with spot varnish – one sheet each of Rainbow and Lemon Love
KaiserCraft: Gypsy Sisters collection double-sided paper – two sheets each of Esmeralda and Nadia
Bazzill: textured cardstock – two sheets each of Yosemite, Candle, and Pomegranate
Tattered Angels: Glimmer Mist – 1 oz bottle each of Mustard Seed and Meadow Green
Prima Marketing Inc: Say It In Pearls Centers – 4 pieces in assorted colours
Webster’s Pages: Glitter Sparklers – 4 pieces in Aqua
Webster’s Pages: Scalloped Sparklers With Rhinestone – 2 pieces in Clear
Ka-Jinker: Pearl Flower Gems – 6 pieces
Petaloo: Celebrations Jewel Daisies, white – 6 pieces in assorted sizes
Webster’s Pages: Bloomers ribbon with blooms – ½ yard of Aqua
Making Memories: printed twill – 1 yard of Butterfly
May Arts: Ruffle-edge Ribbon – 1 yard of White
May Arts: Sheer Ribbon With Rosettes – ½ yard of Yellow
May Arts: Leaves Ribbon – 1 yard of White
Tulle: 6-inch – 1 yard each of White, Copper, and Aqua
Flower stamens
Coffee filters and paper towel pieces – for creating flowers with various types of paper
Inkadinkado: Clear Stamps – Butterfly and Flower
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*Note all paper is 12" x 12" unless otherwise noted Retail Value: $58.18 CDN / $57.59 USD - Purchase this kit Subscriber cost: based on subscription choice from $36.99 CDN / $36.625 USD to $42.99 CDN / $42.13 USD plus shipping. (Note: shipping and subscription cost is always less than retail value).

Happy National Scrapbooking Day!

Scraptivity is having an online crop to celebrate National Scrapbooking Day! There is a weekend full of games, challenges and plenty of prizes! Click here for more details!

One of the challenges that I'm hosting is a card sketch challenge! Create a card using the following sketch and upload it to the S! gallery by Sunday, May 2nd at 11:59 p.m. to be entered into a random drawing for a prize!

Here's the April blog card sketch created by Scraptivity DT Samantha Taylor:

And here's my card using the sketch:

Products used on my card: K & Co. dp, kraft cs, Kaiser pearls, machine stitching, Distress inks and Memento ink, Maya Road trinket pin, Fabricland ribbon and lace.

This is just one of the many challenges going on at Scraptivity this weekend!

In addition, they are hosting a huge sale! Click here for details!