Don't Get Caught Daydreaming VSN Challenge

This challenge is to use the Glitter Window technique. I love this technique and can't wait to use it again!

I used this Glitter Window technique tutorial. To make the blue background I used Momento ink in Summer Sky and Danube Blue then stamped snowflakes in Summer Sky. For the glitter window snowflakes I used Paris Dusk Momento ink. To add a little more sparkle I used Stickles glitter glue around the Let It Snow.

Thanks for looking!

Winter Wonderland VSN - Fa La La La La

Challenge D is "Fa La La La La" the challenge is to incorporate Music. I used a music note stamp in my background. I used the song Let It Snow for my inspiration.

My image is from Doodle Dragon Studios. I colored this image with Glitter gel pens and used Recollections Snow flocking powder on the hats. The background was made with the Stampendous Wavy Music wood stamp and the snowflakes and let it snow are from Stampabilites Winter Snowmen clear stamp set.  I used Momento Paris Dusk for the music notes and the let it snow and Colorbox Frost White for the snowflakes.

Here is a direct link to this challenge if you would like to check it out: Fa La La La La

Winter Wonderland VSN - There Is No Business Like Snow Business

Challenge B is "There is No Business Like Snow Business" the challenge is to incorporate a snowflake.

My image is from Doodle Dragon Studios and colored with Prismacolor Pencils. I used Frosted Lace Stickles on the trees. Diamond and Crystal Stickles on the Igloo and Crystal glitter for the snow on the ground. For something different on this card I used a snowflake punch around the image. The background paper is from I Believe in Santa by The Paper Studio.

Here is a direct link to this challenge if you would like to check it out. There is No Business Like Snow Business

Winter Wonderland VSN - Give Me The Warm Fuzzies!

Tonight and tomorrow is the Winter Wonderland VSN main event over at Splitcoaststampers.

Challenge #A is "Give Me The Warm Fuzzies" this challenge is all about what gives you the warm fuzzies. Of course for me thats sharing the holiday season with my 2 favorite boys. 

My image is from Doodle Dragon Studios and colored with Prismacolor pencils. I used a little Recollections Flocking Powder in Snow on the stockings. My background paper is from Spunky-Funky Christmas by The Paper Studio.

Here is a direct link to the challenge if you would like to check it out. Give Me The Warm Fuzzies! 

Winter Wonderland VSN - Get Out The Salt

Challenge #6 is "Get Out The Salt" the challenge is to use the Salted Background technique. 

I really loved this technique! I think my results were great for a first try and I'm excited to try it again. I didn't have glossy cardstock so I used Glossy Photo paper instead.

The first thing I did was clear emboss the trees then I used Distress Inks for the sky. I used regular and coarse sea salt. I let it dry naturally then cleaned off the salt. The trees didn't show up to well so I stamped over them with Colorbox Evergreen ink then cleaned off the excess. This gave a cute snow covered effect. The snowflake stamps on the edge are from Recollections.

The blue background paper was misted with Shimmer spray. Added ribbon, punched snowflake and a little bling to the snowflake to finish it off.

Here is a direct link to the challenge if you would like to check it out. Get Out The Salt

Winter Wonderland VSN - Head In The Clouds

Challenge #5 is "Head In The Clouds" the challenge is to make a card featuring clouds. I found this perfect image and added soft clouds around it using Colorbox ink and a dry baby wipe.

Here's a close up of my image and clouds:

My image is from Doodle Dragon Studios and colored with Prismacolor pencils. For embellishment I used a little of Stickles on the hat, Crystal glitter on the snow and Stickles covered with Glossy Accents. 

Here is a direct link to the challenge if you would like to check it out. Head In The Clouds

Winter Wonderland VSN - Let It Snow

Challenge #4 is "Let It Snow" the challenge is to use Flower Soft, flocking or something like it. I made some fake snow using a styrofoam ball.

Here's a close up pic of the snow:

My image is from Doodle Dragon Studios and colored with Prismacolor pencils. The background paper is Spunky-Funky Christmas from The Paper Studio. The cocoa stamp is from Recollections.

Here is a direct link to the challenge if you would like to check it out. Let It Snow

Winter Wonderland VSN - Jingle Bell Rock

Challenge #3 is "Jingle Bell Rock" the challenge is to make a card that represents your favorite holiday song. As an extra challenge use 2 layers and 2 embellishments. I have so many fav's but I had to choose Jingle Bells as my current favorite. My son is learning this song and hearing him sing it is the sweetest thing. I had him in mind while making the card so I gave it a more masculine look.

Here's a close up of the glittery hats and glossy accent candle:

My image is from Doodle Dragon Studios and colored with Prismacolor pencils. For embellishment I used a little of Stickles on the hats and glossy accents on the candle and I hung little bells from the sentiment. The background paper is Spunky-Funky Christmas from The Paper Studio.

Here is a direct link to the challenge if you would like to check it out. Jingle Bell Rock

Winter Wonderland VSN - Marshmallow World

Challenge #2 is "A Marshmallow World" the challenge is to make an all white card. Well mostly white you can have a little color in your image. The Stickles look pink but its only the angle of the picture.

Here's a better shot of all the glitter:

I had to use this cute marshmallow image from Doodle Dragon Studios. I colored it with Prismacolor pencils and used glitter glue for the gum drops and frosting. The snowflake background is embossed then misted with Shimmer Spray. The edges of the background and image are outlined with Crystal Stickles.

Here is a direct link to the challenge if you would like to check it out. A Marshmallow World

Winter Wonderland VSN - Warm and Cozy and All Bundled Up

Friday was the Mini Virtual Stamp Night over at Splitcoaststampers. The theme is Winter Wonderland. Lots of fun challenges so if you have the time be sure to stop by and check it out. The main event is on Dec. 9th and 10th if you would like to join us!

Challenge #1 is "Warm and Cozy and All Bundled Up" the challenge is to use an image of something you bundle up in and to incorporate felt.

My image is from Doodle Dragon Studios and is colored with Prismacolor pencils. I used glossy accents and crystal glitter for the fuzzy parts of Santa's clothes. I used white felt under my ribbon and thanks to my hubby's strength I also have 2 red felt snowflakes. There was no way I could of punched those myself.

Here's a better shot of the image showing all it's sparkle:

Here is a direct link to the challenge if you would like to check it out. Warm and Cozy and All Bundled Up

Stampin' Rodeo VSN - These Boots Were Made For Walking

The Virtual Stamping Night Main Event took place last weekend. I was not as organized for the main as I was for the mini. Finally getting to uploading just now! And its going to be a slow process!

Challenge A is "These Boots Were Made For Walking" the challenge is to use stitching on your card. It can be faux or real. My stitching is real and done by hand since I do not own a sewing machine!!

My image is from the recently released Christmas in July set from Dustin Pike. It can be found here over at Doodle Dragon Studios. I colored my image with prismacolor pencils and blended it with baby oil. This image was pre-colored. When I started the challenges I raided my stash and luckily I had tons ready to go!! Background paper is from All Seasons by Paper Studio. I used Stickles Rock Candy for all the fuzzy parts of Santa's suit!

Here is a direct link to the challenge if you would like to check it out. These Boots Are Made For Walking

Where Did February Go?

I can't believe its been so long since my last post! Its amazing how fast life can run away with your time. Haven't made much new stuff lately. But I do have lots of ideas and plans...thats something right? I did pull out somethings yesterday and came across a card I had made for the ABC Christmas Challenge the theme was Black and White. I never entered it cause the night i finished it the blizzard knocked out our cable which also knocked out our internet and the challenge was over by the time it came back on. So I decided to take a picture and post it today to get myself going again.

I do have a lot of things in the works: a couple birthday cards, st. patricks day cards, easter cards, and 2 expecting cards. I printed a bunch of digi stamps last night and I am off to color them!!

Original Christmas Card Idea

It's still busy, busy, busy around here but I did manage to finish a christmas card with my original idea.

Its a small change but I love it and really wish I had the time to make them all like this originally.

Today is my son Seth's 2nd birthday party so I need to fly around the house cleaning and setting up. I can not wait for tomorrow for the house to go back to normal. Planning to post all my recent little projects I have been working on!

My First Christmas Card

Right before Thanksgiving I had the idea to handmake my Christmas cards. Being my first time I thought it would be pretty quick and easy. If I start the weekend after Thanksgiving they will definately be ready to go out by the first week in December. HaHa they went out either the 15th or 16th. Not too bad but I was NOT thinking about everything else that would be going on. This year my goal is to be finished before October so that hopefully they will be ready by Thanksgiving.

On top of the rush to get them to the post office I didn't think of taking pictures or even saving one for myself until they were done and gone. But luckily last weekend one came back to me in the mail. So now I have pics of my first Christmas card!

I didn't really know much about card making so I just took the idea that I had and ran with it. The snowman is a clip art graphic (I had no clue at the time what digi stamps were). For the background I bought a snowflake stencil and did a layer with a dark blue distress ink and an overlapping layer with a medium blue stamp ink. Found the perfect ribbon to match at Michaels and added a snowflake sticker in the corner. The sticker was not my original plan. Hopefully tomorrow i can make another card with my original idea. That way I will have a hard copy of each.