Get a HOP on Christmas with InStyle Stamps

It's that time of the month when InStyle Stamps Design Team all hop together to show you a few fabulous designs using the stamps we are featuring that month.  This month ..... Christmas in July!!!

If you came here by way of Angelique's blog, you are on the right track.  If not, why not start at the beginning at InStyle Stamps Blog.  Now.. onto my card...

I used Ornamental Chloe and decided to go with some non-traditional colors for my card.  I used my Copic markers to make Chloe "swing" into Christmas with pinks and teals!  My card is a "swing" design card.  I used my Oval Nestabilities to cut out the front of my card base.  I stamped the corners with a holly image and with a Quickie Glue Pen, added some teal glitter as the berries.  Chloe will swing back and forth amongst the other ornaments behind her as you move the card.  *smile*

On the inside I layered my card stock to coordinate with Chloe.  My "dangling" ornaments are heat embossed with white embossing powder.  My sentiment is towards the bottom so that when the card is closed,  you cannot see it through the oval.  If you place your signature properly, Chloe will hide it.

I didn't want Chloe to look "dark" from the inside... so I sponged on some grey ink so that she looked more shadowed and you could still see some of the Copic color coming through.  Sort of mimicking a real translucent ornament.  If I had another image that I didn't want to appear translucent, I would have used heavier card stock so that my Copics wouldn't show through at all.

I hope you enjoy the hop.  Your next stop is at Taylor Usry's blog.  Remember to stop back at InStyle Stamps blog to vote for your favorite project in the hop and leave a comment, you could be the winner of four digi images!

Have fun hopping!!! *smile*

Wow!

I found this on Brooke Lein's blog today and I WANT to frame this!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!!!

How beautifully put!  Someday, I WILL go to the Brave Girl Camp... someday!!  Melody Ross is amazing, dontcha think??!!!!  *smile*

InStyle Stamp Soup *smile*

How about another pre-Halloween card???  InStyle Stamps just released some of the cutest Halloween and Winter/Christmas stamps and I just have to share them all on my blog.

My image is the darling, Chloe Soup.  I colored Chloe and her cauldron with my Copic markers.  I couldn't help but snip up some red card stock to but a burning fire under her. Hee Hee.  I found some wonderful orange swirl ribbon and added it to the flames.  I used a skeleton ribbon for the side border and found some left over Halloween DP from last year that I cut a strip of wording from to add to the top.  Isn't she HOT!!  *giggle*

Tomorrow I think I'll bring you a sweet treat.  Until then... have a great day!! *smile*

Treats for Kids & Adults!!

Today I wanted to share with you a card I made to debut the newest InStyle Stamps Halloween images.  The adorable image is called "Trick or Treat".  I just LOVED coloring this and adding some "vinyl" ribbon along with a strip of velvet ribbon to the bottom. 

I used my Copic markers to color my image.  My "Dracula" was barely touched with skin color because I wanted his face to look white.  My son was Dracula for years and years.... it was all he wanted to be and I remember pasting his face with that ucky face paint.  I can't imagine how the kids could stand having that on them. LOL  My little girl reminded me of my daughter when the whole family dressed up as Wizard of Oz characters.  She was just adorable.  In fact... she won first place for costume that year at my son's Cub Scout party. 

When this new image debuted on ISS's Blog, I found it so funny that nearly ALL of the DT members that used this image colored the witch in a purple cape!  NOT that I mind... hee hee.

Now... here's a treat for us adults.  *smile*

While on vacation in the Wisconsin Dells last week I took this photo of the sunset we saw from our deck at our Suite in the resort.  We overlooked the rive and it was just so beautiful EVERY single evening.

Have a great day!! *smile*

Did You Miss Me??? *smile*

Well... we are back.... safe and sound!  We had such a FABULOUS vacation at the Wisconsin Dells.  Don thought we should go back next year and stay for a FULL week!!  The kids and I are all for that!  *smile*

Spent a wonderful afternoon shopping at Gina K Designs and visiting with Jessica and Shelly.  Then... off to lunch with Sharri Seffens and Kay Simmons.  Fun Fun!! 

We rode the Jet Boats and got SOAKED to the bones!!!  We walked the Dells "strip" and shopped to our hearts desire... and WAY past the soreness in my feet could stand, but we trucked on!  We walked thru the Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum and even did the Wizard Quest.. which I wasn't very good at. LOL

The kids played and got water-logged at Chula Vista Resort and fun was had by all.  Once the kids found out they could have VIRGIN daiquiris, I think they had one of every flavor the bartender could make for them!  They got silly and laughed so hard we told them they were on a sugar high and had to stop and drink a glass of water between each one. HA!  It worked... they slowed down on their drinking. LOL

Our room was fabulous... a beautiful suite which gave us plenty of room AND a balcony with a FABULOUS view over the river.  I promise to post the first night's awesome sunset we captured!! 

The food was amazing and the first night I think Don ate more crab legs than he ever thought was possible. HA HA!!  They had them available at every dinner but I think the first night did him in... he never ate another while we were there. LOL

Emily, Steven and I got gorgeous glittered tattoos and they lasted 5 days on us... even with all the water fun we had.. pretty and fun.

We ended our trip with a visit to Karen Knegten's home and met her wonderful husband and all her precious kitties.  Karen was kind enough to have dinner waiting for us and loads of laughs.  She and CJ were the most gracious hosts we could ask for.  What a beautiful home and lake she has!!  Thank you Karen and CJ for your generosity and friendship.  *HUGS*

I will start with regular posts again tomorrow.  I have ALL my new Gina K stamps that I haven't had a chance to ink up yet.... AND.... some fun new InStyle Stamp images and projects to share as well. 

Back to work on all ends tomorrow.  I'll post a few more pics of our vacation as the week goes on for those that want to see beautiful Wisconsin!!

Until tomorrow.  *smile*

I've recently had to make some tags and I realized how much I LOVE doing them. I got to thinking how perfect just a simple sentiment on top of a tag and some coordinating embellishments make such an encouraging little message or... added with others... words of wisdom to hang here and there.


I used the sentiment single, "Believe" that speaks so deeply to me. I had a hard time for years learning I needed to STILL believe. And, I try very hard to keep my kids in that frame of mind. Positive thoughts about positive things can never hurt.


I used my Cuttlebug folder, "D'Vine Swirl" to give my 2nd layer a bit of texture. My sentiment was stamped on a Circle Nestabilitie and layered over a scalloped circle. I also added a flourish punch to the lower corner and mounted a small butterfly on it. Another to the top left and a few Magnolia roses... one small swirl clip and some added fibers to the top and I am ready to start a banner of encouragement.


I hope you try a few tags and I bet you find all kinds of ways to use them. Have a great day!!! *smile*