Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Yesterday, I was in the mood to color, which I haven't done in awhile.  So here's my St. Patrick's Day card for all of you...

MATERIALS:
PAPERS: My Minds Eye, Bo Bunny, Stampin' Up, Bazzill Basic and American Craft
STAMPS: My Creative Time (sentiments) and Inkadinkado (image)
COLORING: Copic, atyou Spica and Sakura white jelly-roll pen
INKPAD: TH distressed inkpads for inking (mowed lawn and vintage photo), Versafine (black onyx), and Versamark (watermark)
PAINTS: Lumiere paint (sunset gold and pearl emerald gold), Liquitex paint (black), Decoart Metallic Lumiere (gold rush and champagne)
WATERCOLOR: Panelli (emerald green)
OTHERS: Watercolor paper (can''t remember the brand), Lindy's Stamp Gang (embossing powder), Inkadinkado (clear embossing powder)
TOOLS: Cuttlebug (die-cut machine), Spellbinders (dies), Anna Griffin (border embossing folders), Fiskars (paper trimmer), Ranger (heat tool), Scotch (ATG) and pop-dots
EMBELLISHMENT: Assorted washi tapes, Basic Grey (gold enamel dots), Anna Griffin (leather/trim), Unknown ribbon buckle and coins

BTW, it was my first time to color in a watercolor paper and then embossed the image with EP.  The paper absorbs the ink of the markers well and does not bleed too much. I think I will do it this way every time I would color.  You should try it too and you'll see the difference.

 

Imagine... Create... Inspire

The title says it all:
Imagine...
Create...
and
Inspire...
Everyday,
I am happy to learn while exploring Art.
Everyday,
I'm hopeful that I can make something out of that learning.
And in this new journey,
I hope
I inspire someone.

Unity Stamp Color Challenge

Two months ago, I decided to sign-up for Unity Stamp SMAK and LOL club, which will be mailed to you on a monthly basis.  I've been making all sorts of projects but still couldn't find time to make something out of my Unity stamps.

Last night, I came across Unity's blog color challenge, and when I saw the inspiration color photo, I knew exactly what I would make. So, without further ado, here it is:

 Love, love the colors in this palette...

 Here's my card, using the feather in Layer's of Life stamp set.

This is a simple, no fuzz and very easy to make card.  

I stamped the image using Versafine black onyx ink.

For added layers, stamped couple more images here and there.

Next, I embossed the image using distressed EP - black soot.

Then, I used my marker spritzer with distressed markers: 

squeezed lemonade, shaded lilac, salty ocean and mowed lawn.

Really love that those tiny droplets of ink made the feather pop so much.

Added washi tapes, ribbon, enamel dots, button and bling.

Hope you like it!

Birth Announcement and Baptismal Invites for Kyrie

I made this birth announcement and baptismal invitation for my goddaughter, Kyrie.

These pursecards were made using Silhouette Cameo.  I love, love my Cameo!

I went for simple and elegant design for the baptismal.

DCWV April Card Sketch Challenge

If you are joining the Monthly Stackaholic Template Challenge, you might as well take advantage of the scrap or leftover papers and join the DCWV card sketch challenge. Here's what Erin wants us to use for sketch:

 

Here's my entry using the scrap from The Botanical stack: 

 Just another card I made out of scrap and I used my new stamp from Fresh Squeezed Stamp:

 This was the first card I made and was supposed to be my entry.  I even get excited to used those strip of scraps but then I remember they weren't DCWV. 

Goodluck to others...

Avery Elle - Bonjour

I'm a big fan of a new stamp line Avery Elle. One of the newest stamp was, Bonjour.  This stamp kit has a yummy French macaroon designs.  Who doesn't love French macaroons?!
I hope I made it look yummy enough...

 This is a CAS(E) card.  I wanted the French macaroons to be the sole focal point of the card.

 I used Marvy Uchida dimentional puffy paint as frosting.  Glad I was able to used my puffy paint.  It's starting to dry now.  I guess, you can't keep them longer than 3 years.

The innies...

Watch out for the other projects I'll be posting...

MATERIALS:

CARDSTOCK: Gina K

STAMP: Avery Elle {Bonjour}

INKPADS: Memento

TOOLS: Fiskar {paper trimmer}, WeRMK {chomper}, Martha Stewart {mini score board}, Scotch {ATG}, Darice {pop-dots}

EMBELLISHMENT: Doodlebug {baker's twine}

OTHERS: Marvy Uchida (white puffy paint)

 

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!
I'm missing my Irish man...
Anyways, here's a quick post.  The Irish children in the house we're so happy but they actually enjoyed more the chocolate that comes with this.  This is a side step card, which I cut using my Silhouette cameo.  Yeah, no more hassle on measurement and scoreboard, just hit the button "Cut"!

May your day be touched
by a bit of Irish luck,
brightened by a song in your heart,
and warmed by the smiles
of the people you love.

 These images were released during 2013 Winter CHA and when I saw it, told myself, I have to have that Marci and Luca stamps.  I had fun coloring these images,

 Closed-up shot of Luca.  I run out of battery so I wasn't able to take pic of Marci.

 Stamp images from my fave La La Land Crafts combined with some diecuts from Silhouette, awesome project as a result!

MATERIALS:

CARDSTOCK: Neenah, CTMH, Stampin' Up, American Craft (gold) and assorted scraps

PATTERNED PAPER: DCWV - Mi Casa

STAMP: La La Land Craft
INKPAD: Memento (Tuxedo Black) and Tim Holtz Distressed Inkpad (Pine Needles)
COLORING MEDIUM: Copic and Shinhan markers, At Spica pens
OTHERS: Ranger (Stickles & White Enamel)
DIE-CUT MACHINE: Silhouette Cameo
SILHOUETTE IMAGES: Side-step card, "St. Patrick's Day" script lettering title, Rainbow, Celtic designs, Shamrock clover cluster and pot of gold
TOOLS: Fiskar (paper trimmer), Scotch (ATG gun), Darice (pop dots) and sponge for inking

No updates yet for my Project Life project.  Still awaiting for the PL baby kits which I recently bought.  I'm trying to be patient even if I really want to start doing them again...

That's it for now...  Nytnyt.  

Sweet & Sassy - The Sweet Stop Sketch Challenge #193

Next project I will be posting is a card I made for sketch challenge at Sweet & Sassy - The Sweet Stop Sketch Challenge # 193:

Here's my take:

 It's been 5mons now since we left home and everybody was missing it.  So to channel the sad emotion, I cut out a Texas map using my Silhouette Cameo and made a card out of it.  I used a monochromatic theme - brown.  We used to joke that most of the time, you'll see nothing but yellow, brown or dirt in Texas.  That joke turned into a card... 

One thing is sure, there is more color in Texas than where we are right now.

 The inside... just making use of the scrap patterned paper.

We will be sending this card to a friend/co-worker of my hubby together with some fresh spices...

MATERIALS:

PAPER: Gina K, DCWV, Stampin' Up! and American Craft {cardstock}, Studio Calico by American Craft {patterned paper}

STAMPS: Flourishes - Cottage Home & On The Porch {sentiments}

INKPAD: Memento {Rich Cocoa}

TOOLS: Silhouette Cameo {electronic die-cut machine}, Spellbinder Grand Calibur {die-cut machine}, MFT Die-namics {retro squares die}, Scoth {ATG}, E-6000 {glue}, Fiskar {paper trimmer} and sponge

EMBELLISHMENT: Making Memories {heart brad}, Basic Grey {half pearls}, Walmart {brown hemp}, flower bead and washi tape.

CAS(E) this Sketch Challenge # 10

No crafting today.  Kids are finally getting better and I'm getting worst.  I stayed in bed most of the morning nurturing my cough and colds.  I finally got up at lunch time.  Called hubby to tell him about my weird dream.  It was a funny dream.  In the dream I was chasing a yellow spider and an orange snake.  The yellow spider was actually spraying  red, aqua blue and aqua green venom.  Hubby said that I must be in a crafting mode lately that in my dreams, I'm even coloring.  I actually like it LOL... 

After feeding my kids their brunch, I decided to clean up my craft table and yet I still forgot to take pictures.  Well, the ones I will be uploading should be okay unless I want to miss posting my first card project. 

Here you go... for a start, here is my take for CAS(E) this Sketch # 10, which is their first challenge for the year 2013.

 

 I made all the die-cuts using Impression Obsession dies and I got those mini-eggs 3 years ago the from Dollar Tree knowing fully that I could use them for my cards.

 The inside... I also added a wood grain washi tape to compliment the theme.

 There it is!

MATERIALS:

PAPER: Gina K, DCWV, Stampin' Up! and American Craft {cardstock}

STAMPS: Paper Smooches {sentiments}

INKPAD: Memento {Rich Cocoa}

TOOLS: Spellbinder Grand Calibur {die-cut machine}, Impression Obsession {bare branch and twig wreath dies}, Scoth {ATG}, E-6000 {glue}, Fiskar {paper trimmer}

EMBELLISHMENT: Bazzil Basic {mini brads}, Basic Grey {half pearls}, Dollar Tree {mini eggs}, and washi tape.

Mother's Day Card

I made this card for the following challenges:

• 7 Kids College Fund Challenge #64 - White on White
• Oozak Challenge #10 - Anything goes with Pink & Bling
• Flourishes Timeless Tuesday # 202 - Something "NEW"

Something New - stamps from Flourishes {Love & Lace} 

and Paper Smooches {Pretty Phrases}

MATERIALS:

PAPER: Neenah and CTMH {cardstock} MAMBI and Simple Stories {patterned paper}

STAMPS: Flourishes - Love & Lace {image} and Paper Smooches - Pretty Phrases {sentiments}

INKPAD: Stampin' Up {Melon Mambo}

TOOLS: Silhouette Cameo {electronic diecut machine}, Cuttlebug machine {die-cut machine}, Cherry Lyn, MCT and Spellbinders {dies}, Cuttlebug - Geometric Rings {embossing folder},  Scoth {ATG}, E-6000 {glue}, Fiskar {paper trimmer}

EMBELLISHMENT: Prima Say It in Crystals{bling}, Oriental Trading {bling brads}, Dollar Tree {Ribbon}, and assorted washi tapes
SILHOUETTE DIE-CUT IMAGE : 3D Anemone flower

I think this card will be one of my fave...

OBDB Challenge 137 - Something Old and Something New

I made this card for OBDB new Challenge - Something Old and Something New.

 Something Old - Diecut {Mambi} and doily

Something New - both newly bought stamp 

{ODBD - Ask, Seek Knock} and punches {Martha Stewart}

MATERIALS:

PAPER: Stampin' Up! {cardstock} Fancy Pants - Hopscotch {patterned paper}

STAMPS: Our Daily Bread Designs {Ask, Seek, Knock}

INKPAD: Stampin' Up {Melon Mambo}

TOOLS: Martha Stewart {punches}, ATG, E-6000, Fiskar {paper trimmer}

EMBELLISHMENT: Mambi {chipboard die-cut}, unknown {mini-brads} and Recollection {half-pearls}
OTHERS: doily

Until next challenge...