Lilia

Today I have this cute and sweet image "Lilia" (just love the name). It is from the set by Carmen Medlin for SCACD Reflections Set #2. If you haven't checked this set out - it is the cutest set.

For a change I wanted something a little different and decided to color her hair something other than natural. Lilia is colored with Copics and highlighted with Stickles. The pretty pearls are Kaisercraft. I use a lot of pearls and rhinestones and have used several different brands, but the Kaisercraft seem to hold better. The adhesive is really good. The flourish is a Maya Road Chipboard which I colored with my Copics and then applied a little Stickles. The ribbon is from my stash and the pretty bow was made using my Bow Easy.

Thank you for stopping by. If you would like to see more wonderful projects and some totally new ideas, please check out the store blog here. Also, Susana is getting in new stock everyday so be sure and check out the store.

Hugs,

CAMEO OF LOVE

Good Morning! What a beautiful weekend we just had here in Texas. It was sunny and 70 degrees.

Isn't this a gorgeous stamp? It is "Cameo Rose" from the Elisabeth Bell for SCACD Spring Sampler Set 2011. It can be used for Valentine, Anniversary, Mother's Day, and so many more occasions. I think it can also be very romantic looking.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Let's Ink It Up - Romance/Valentine's Day
Sentimental Sundays - Happy Valentine's Day
Creative Inspirations - Valentines/Love
Cupcake Craft Challenge - Seeing Red
Stamps R Us - Valentine/Love
Creative Belli - Jewelry
Crafty Creations - My Love is Like a Red Red Rose
Craft Purple Frog - Valentines Day/Romance
LOTV's Challenge - Romance
PaperPlay - Stamp It Out
Pixie Dust - Say it With Roses
Stampin for the Weekend - St.Valentine's
Crazy 4 Challenge - Valentine
Secret Crafter Saturday - Valentine

The DT was challenged this week to use Red or Pink/White or Ivory. This image is embossed with Gold and the center is cut out and popped up. I used my SB to cut the background for the image and used Kaisercraft Pearls for accents. The roses are Prima which Susana has on sale right now. The lace border and the jewelry pieces are from my stash from long ago.

Here is a different angle to show the different dimensions. I think this may be my Mother's Day card this card this year. Of course, it could be used for Valentine's or any occasion.

Thank you for stopping by and have a wonderful week !!!

Hugs,

CUPCAKE and KITTENS

Good Morning !! I have a special treat for you today. Susana and the DT, as well, as the DT from Quixotic Paperie have three new releases to present to you. You have 2 chances to win candy - one chance on the store blog and a second chance on the Facebook page here.

"Reflections Set #2" by Carmen Medlin for ScCACD
"The Spring Sampler by Elisabeth Bell for SCACD
"Celebrate" from the vault by Victoria Case for SCACD

You should have arrived here from the very talented Kim's blog.

I have the honor of presenting "Cupcake and Kittens" from Relections Set #2 by Carmen medlin.

I love the images from the set. I have 4 granddaughters and one loves cats but can't have one because her Dad is allergic to them - so guess what - this card is especially for her. Of course, since she is only 6 she loves pink and sparkle.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Paper Sundaes - Valentine
Creative Inspirations - Valentine/Love
Creative Craft Challenges - Hearts and Flowers
Papertake Weekly Challenge - Anything Goes
Creative Belli - Jewelry (charm)
Crafts and Me - Red
Craft Creations - My Love is Like a Red Red Rose
Pixie Dust Studio - Use Roses
Frosted Designs - Use Pink, Red, and White only
Stampin For the Weekend - Valentine's Day
Stamp, Scrap & Doodle Saturdays - Use Punches

The image is colored with Copics. Her dress and hair bow are accented with Stickles. All little girls at some point in their life have pink glittery shoes so I had to add a little Stickles to them and also just a little in her hair. When you click on the pic and enlarge you can really see it..

The DP is from my stash and this picture is pretty true to color. The hearts on the paper have gold glitter dots on the hearts. In fact, the pictures were really hard to take because of all the glitter and bright paper. The hearts and border are MS punches and then I added a little rose in the center. The prettly little pink bow was made with my Bow Easy. This little tool has made my life so much easier and is still one of my favorite.

I have more pictures today than normal because I was playing around with some new software and wanted to see what you thought of the various shadows, etc. if you have time let me know what you think.

Before you contine on with the hop just a reminder that Susana has alot of new items in the store and will be receiving more almost every day. Don't miss out !!

Byers for European International orders head to Quixotic Paperie who is an excluse SCACD retailer and will have the stamps available.

Now hop on over to the fabulously creative Marti's blog. Hope you have enjoyed the hop so far and having fun looking at all the new creations.

Hugs,

FRIENDS

Good Morning!! It was a beautiful weekend here in Central Texas. After a busy week I couldn't wait to lock myself in my craft room and work away. This sweet image is From the Vault by Elisabeth Bell - "Winter Friends" . I didn't use a sentiment because I thought I would wait and see what occasion arises first. It could be a "Hello" - "Friendship" - and various others.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Pollycraft - Baby it's Cold Outside
Creative Belli - The Letter P - Patterned paper, purple, etc.
PaperPlay Challenge - Layer it Up
Stamp Something - Winter Theme
Stampin' for the Weekend - Getting Warmed Up
Stamp, Scrap & Doodle Saturdays - Getting Punch (the flourish punch)

The image is colored with Copics and her jacket and pants have fluff on the trim. I used Flower Soft Ultra Fine - Sand for the ground. Her gloves sparkle and shine with the help of Stickles. The flowers are from my stash and the beautiful pearls on the border and the flowers are Kaisercraft adhesive half pearls. The DP is Magnifique from CTMH.

The flourish punch on the left border is also accented with Kaisercraft Pearls and accented with Stickles.

REMINDER: The Store is open for business today.

Susana has The Sew Easy is stock and also the attachments. As most of you know she is always rec. new items on a weekly basis, if not a daily basis, so be sure and check back.

Thank you for visiting my blog. All of you are greatly appreciated.

Hugs,

PEARL PRINCESS

Good Morning! Doesn't this image make you want to go on a cruise or to a nice sunny beach? I am so ready for Spring. I made a little scene with the main image being "Pearl Princess" from Carmen Medlin's Refectlions Set #1. The other two stamps I used for the ocean floor are from my stash.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

One Stitch at a Time - As You Like It
For Fun Challenge - Make Everything Glitter


The image was colored using Copics. The accents were made using several products. The flowers and her tail were accented using my Tonertex Pen and Foils. The shine is unbelievable and the pen is soooo easy to use. Her headband, top, fin, and shell are super sparkly. There are places in the sand that also sparkle. I used DecoArt Glamour Dust Ultra Fine Glitter Paint.


This is a brush on glitter paint and it sparkles more than Stickles. Susanahas it in stock in many colors. For the sand I used Flower Soft Ultra Fine - Sand. To finish it off I used my leftover Magic Mesh and added a couple of glass marbles and silver fish charm hanging from a perfect bow made with my Bow Easy.

Susana now has "The Sew Easy Stitch Piercer" in stock along with the various attachment tools. Also in stock are some BEAUTIFUL 6 x 6 Paper packs by Best Creations. These glitter and sparkle and have a dimension to them. I want them all. She has several other new products including the Tonertex Blank Doublesided Adhesives, Inkadinkado, and Clearsnap additions.

Thank you for stopping bye. I GREATLY appreciate it.

Don't forget to visit the Store Blog here for some great tutorials and ideas.

Hugs and God Bless,

LOVE and THANKS

Good Morning !! I have a special treat for you today. As you know, I was in Colorado visiting my daughter's family. I left some of my stamped images behind and my 11 year old granddaughter made a card using the same image I chose to make a card with this week. Kinda ironic. She took pics and sent them to me so I told her I would post on my blog.

This sweet image is "Love's Unspoken Bond" from Carmen Medlin Reflections Set #1. This set is so versatile.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Let's Ink It Up - Anything Goes
One Stitch at a Time - Love and Valentine
Crafty Cardmakers - Use Red and a Die Cut
Cupcake Craft Challenge - Something New
Ooh-La-La Creations - Bling It On
Pollycraft - New Things
The Crazy Challenge - Animals
Tip Top Tuesday - Anything Goes


We both colored our images with Copics. My daughter is a CTMH consultant so she has lots of paper, goodies and some Copics. Mackenzie (my granddaughter) is just learning to color with them so I told her to visit Suzanne's Blog and watch the videos she has so graciously made. She also offers online classes if anyone is interested.



I used some of the new products from SCACD to accent my card. The hearts on the skirt were stamped separately and then I used my new DecoArt Glamour Dust Ultra Fine Glitter Paint for sparkle.

If you click on the pics to enlarge them you can really see the sparkle. The pink background paper has been sprayed with Maya Mist. These two products have to be my fav. I usually use only Stardust Stickles because it is ultrafine glitter, I was so happy to see the Glamour Paints in so many colors. The the little pearls were used with Viva Decor Paper Pen - Light Carmine. To finish the card I made some bows with my Bow Easy.

Susana has some BEAUTIFUL BEST CREATIONS PAPER PACKS. They are gorgeous !! I am sure these will go quickly.

What I find amazing about Mackenzie's card is there is not any DP paper - only cardstock. She made this card late at night and without any help. I think she did a nice job with the layout, colors, and stamping the sentiment.

Thank you for stopping by and if you have time please leave Mackenzie a comment and let her know what you think.

Have a wonderful week !!

Hugs,

STORE IS OPEN WITH NEW PRODUCTS !!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR !!! I hope all of you had a wonderful holiday. As most of you know I am still traveling. I spent Christmas week in Alabama visiting my oldest daughter and family. This week I am in Colorado Springs visiting my youngest daughter and family. My grandaughters (11 and 13) enjoy crafting and making cards so I was able to finish this one last night.

It snowed about 15 inches here yesterday and the grandkids were outside building a snowman and having a snowball fight and this image just seem to fit the mood. It is "First Snowball of Winter" from the Elisabeth Bell for SCACD Winter Sampler. I love the look on her face. She is colored with Copics. The snow and the accent on her jacket were made using Flower Soft - Polar White with a little Stardust Stickles added.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Paper Sundaes - Something New (stamp,paper)
Creative Inspirations - Something New
Kaboodle Doodles - Anything Goes
Sentimental Sundays - Celebrate Friendship


I finished off the card with a few punched snowflakes with Kaisercraft Rhinestones.

Susana has reopened the store after closing for the holidays. There are a lot of new products on the shelves.

Latest New Products as of 1-2-11:

New 2011 Spring Lockhart Stamp Co. Stamps - HERE

New SEI, Memory Box, Pink Paislee and Basic grey 6" x 6" Paper Pads - HERE

New Ranger Liquid Pearls - HERE

New glamour dust glitter paints - HERE

New Tattered Angels glimmer screens - HERE

New 1 inch Epiphany Tools (Solid Heart & Round shape) - HERE

She also has a really new cool tool - New Sew Easy Tool for those who do not want to use a sewing machine.

Please check out all the DT samples here. There is a picture tutorial on using this tool.

Thank you so much for stopping bye. I have really missed not posting and reading the comments.

Hugs,