More Tacky…

I just really think this ‘How Tacky’ sentiment from Tami Mayberry’s set, “Gnome One Like You” is one of my favorites since my husband and I have such time teasing about putting pink flamingos in our yard! LOL  I just can’t resist using it every time I stamp that darn flamingo! Hee

 

Today I used Pure Luxury Bubble Gum Pink card stock as my base and layered on a piece of  Wild Dandelion and some of the pink dotted DP from the Echo Park Dots and Stripes, Candy Shoppe, paper pack.  I stamped my flamingo on White and used my Oval Nestabilities to cut it out.  Mounting on a piece of Wild Dandelion and using the Scalloped Oval Nesties on it.  I added three yellow cabachon flowers to the right and used my Scor Buddy to added a few lines to the top and bottom of my card for added dimension.  My flamingo was colored with my Copic markers.

 

I hope you have a great day and thanks for stopping by!! *smile*

 

Mix It Up Monday Challenge on Stamp TV

Happy Monday everyone!! I’m so glad to be hosting the Mix It Up Monday Challenge over on Stamp TV!!!  I hope you play along for a chance to win a FREE stamp set from Gina K Designs valued at $24.95!!  Fun AND freebies… what could be better??!!

This week I am challenging you to use ONLY a sentiment to create your card!  That’s right… the only stamping that can be done is to put a sentiment on the front!  I know you are thinking how the heck am I suppose to center a card around JUST a sentiment??? Well, let me tell you… I had the same issue when I was given this challenge quite a while back.  But… I prevailed and I am soooo glad that I tackled it and won!!!  Now it’s your turn.  Venture outside your comfort zone and stamp that sentiment to create your fabulous design!!! I know you can do it!!!

Here’s my card…..


I used Theresa Momber’s, “Heartfelt” stamp set for my sentiment.  My card base is Pure Luxury Ocean Mist card stock.  I added a layer of Bubble Gum Pink and some fabulous new DP I had in my stash! 

My sentiment was stamped on White and stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black.  I cut out the sentiment using my Nestabilities Fancy Tags.  I sponged on some Memento Sky Blue before removing the die.  A little bling and a big bow finish off my card.

Now… your turn!!  You can do it!!  Have fun and remember to post your creation on the Stamp TV Gallery and use the tag, STVMONTG3 on your post so your name is sure to get in the drawing.  You have until Sunday, September 4, 2011 at 8:00 PM CST to upload your creation. 

You don’t have to use Gina K Designs stamps, but if you do, your name goes in the drawing TWICE!! 

Have fun and thanks for stopping by!! 

Always Hope…

Today I wanted to share with you another stamp I purchased from Susana’s Custom Art & Card Design.  This gorgeous Angel of Hope stamp was totally irresistible to me.  And I am dedicating this tag to my sweet  friend and fellow DT member, AJ Otto.  Susana is donating $1 for each of these stamps sold to help with the fight to find the cure for breast cancer. 

 

I decided to create a tag using the stamp and began by layering on some soft pink, blue and yellow tinted paper from the Melissa Frances 5th Avenue paper pack, also available at Susana’s.  LOVE the papers in this pack!!!  I stamped the angel on White card stock and colored her using my Copic markers.  I added her using Pop Dots to a layer of  Pure Luxury Wild Dandelion  card stock which I cut using my Nestabilities Labels 14 die and also mounted it with Pop Dots on a Lacy Circle Nestabilitie using Turquoise Sea card stock.  I added some pink bling to the label and a Hope embellishment which I found in my stash. 

 

This wonderful angel may become my main stamp for my Christmas labels this year!!

 

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you stop on over to Susana’s and grab an Angel of Hope stamp and join me and the many others who are hoping some day a cure will be found. 

 

Have a great day!! *smile*

 

Back to School…..

It’s that time of year again… the kids are getting excited to head back to school.  NOT, for homework, mind you… but to see their friends and get to know their new teachers.

 

I have one (Emily) in 4th grade this year and one (Steven) a Freshman in high school this year.  Wow… yesterday was quite the day with high school orientation.. a FULL 2 1/2 hours!!! and “Meet the Teacher Night” for Emily.  As I write this post, my head is still aching from the heat level in the high school… yuk!! 

 

Today my card is one that my fellow Design Team member, Giovana Smith, asked us to create for her Mix It Up Monday Challenge to create  a “school” themed card.  I was thrilled to find out that was her challenge since I had already made my card the day before she posted!  Lucky me!! 

 

I started my card with Pure Luxury Chocolate Brown card stock.  I added a layer of Just Peachy and then some printed vellum paper from my Websters Pages pack. 

 

I used the teacher stamp and pencil holder from the Stamp TV Kit, Falling for You.  I stamped the pencil cup on White and cut it out and mounted it near the sentiment with Pop Dots.  A little twine and my card is ready for Emily to take her first day of school. 

 

I hope you play along with Giovana’s challenge and get your name thrown in the pot for a chance at a free stamp set from Gina K Designs valued at $24.95!!  Remember to add the tag, STVMONGS2, when posting your card to the Stamp TV Gallery. 

 

Good luck and thanks for stopping by!!  *smile*

 

Score!!!

Today I’d like to share with you an absolutely adorable stamp that I purchased from Susana’s Custom Art & Card Design.  “Momma’s Purse Peeker” by Elisabeth Bell, from the “Peekers Collection #2” is just so so cute I could NOT resist.

 

I am thanking my sweet friend, Suzanne Dean, for showing me these super sweet stamps!  I am hoping to improve my Copic coloring skills and trust me… these are just to fun to color!! 

 

I started my card base with Pure Luxury Wild Dandelion card stock.  Layered on some Black Onyx and then some wonderful DP from the Echo Parks Dots & Stripes Candy Shoppe pack.  I used more Black Onyx to cut a Lacy Circle using my Nestabilities. 

 

My image was stamped on White card stock and, of course, colored in with my Copics.  I cut it out using a Circle Nestie.  A few added bling, some paper roses and my “sweet” sentiment were all it takes to show you how this cute little “peeker” SCORED big on her find!  Hee Hee

 

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!!! *smile*

 

Gina K Double Take Blog Hop

Join us in a Double Take hop! Members of Gina K.'s Design Team have come together to host a hop where we will show you how to make cards using the same products and stamp images to create two very different cards.

If you came from Vicki Dutcher’s blog, you're at the right place. If not make sure to head over to StampTV  where you will find a list of all those participating in today's hop.

Here is my first card I created using Melanie Muenchinger’s, “Basket Buddies” (closed)

 

And open (a swing card design)….

 

My next card uses the exact same stamps, ribbon and button embellishments. 

As you can see, I used the adorable puppies from Melanie’s set and the cute “pillow/bed” for them to rest on.  I used the same sentiment from the set and added a “paw print” ribbon which I distressed using Tim Holtz Distress inks in Antique Linen on the first card and Tattered Rose on the second card.  I also added the same button for each card.  And… of course, the new puppy had to have the adorable bow image around it’s neck as well. 

I used Pure Luxury papers and on my first card used DP from Basic Grey’s Max & Whiskers and on the second card my DP was from the Echo Park Springtime pack. 

Now head on over to Theresa Momber’s blog to see what she's sharing with you today!

Enjoy the hop and thanks for stopping by!!!  *smile*