Stamp n' Scrap Hawaii Card

Hello Friends!!   It's Wednesday and my day to share somethin' at Little C's Stamp n' Scrap Hawaii!!  Here in California it's cooling down a bit and I felt a beautiful sunflower should warm things up a bit.   I decided to use the Tina Wenke stamp "Mouse and Rabbit with Sunflower". . . you can find this cute line of stamps at Little C's!!  Jen is carrying such fun stamps. . .makes me want all of them!  LOL!  Go check out the Tina Wenke stamps. . .you will definitely fall in love.

Do you see the sentiment?  It's a digital sentiment that is now available at Little C's.  You can check it out HERE.  I used the sentiment "Scatter Joy. . .Scatter Blessings".  I cut part of the sentiment out. . .the versatility is fantastic.

I colored the image with my Copic Markers, popped up the sunflower with foam tape and added a bit of Baby's Breath to the ribbon.

So what are you plans today?  Hey, I'm thinking of starting a blog as a support for my Fitness Towards Healthiness page on Facebook.  I'll post the healthy recipes I cook from various cookbooks and give you my review, exercise information, and fitness challenges.  I'll try to work on it this week.  I'll let you know when I get it started. 

I may post another card/project later today because I actually have a back up of cards that are waiting to be posted.  I've been productive. . .which is quite surprising. 

Anyway, I hope you all have a beautiful Wednesday!!

Card Details:

Stamps: Tina Wende Mouse and Rabbit with Sunflower, Little C's Scatter Joy. . Scatter Blessings digital sentiment
Paper: Prima Inc, SU Cool Caribbean, More Mustard, So Saffron
Ink: Copic markers
Accessories: SU So Saffron Grosgrain Ribbon, EK Success punch, Baby's Breath, Fiskar Sunflower Scissors

Card CASE and 5.25 x 5.25" Multi-Flap Card with Pocket/Insert Tutorial

Hi Friends!  I decided to join  the Unity Stamps "Kit Club".  Wow, for the size and amount of the "kit of the month" stamps it is so worth the $24.00 price each month.  There's no obligation.. . .you can cancel at any time.   I can't wait to receive my October kit.  The stamps on this card is from the September's KOM.   Go check it out at Unity Stamps. 

The tutorial I created is actually a CASE of a card that I saw at Scrapbook Freubelen Cards and Things.  Scroll down to check it out!!  The card is a 5.25 x 5.25" Multi-flap card with a pocket and insert. 

Do you know of a blogger that may not have a lot of visitors or not very well-known but create cards and projects that are so impressive you wonder why the site doesn't have more visitors?  Well, I've been a fan of Scrapbook Freubelen Cards and Things for over a year, maybe 2 years.  She makes beautiful pocket cards and other unique projects. Her cards and projects has a vintage/shabby chic look to them and they're beautiful!!!  Go check out her blog site. . .you'll understand what I'm talking about.  There's so many projects that I see on her blog that I want to try out.  She doesn't have tutorials or instructions on her blog so I basically, eye-balled her card and came up with my own tutorial.

Here is the card opened up. 

The other flap reveals and inner 5.25 x 5.25" card base.

The card base then opens up to reveal a pocket with an insert!  How fun is that?  Oh, gosh there's a lot of projects at Scrapbook Freubelen that I want to try out.  I'll probably go through a few more projects and create tutorials for them so you can try them out too.

Hey. . .just wondering. . .do you like the new Blogger editing format?  I actually hate it.  The format is great for someone who don't post a lot of pictures on their blog. . .but it's a pain for those who do. . .like me.  It adds all sorts of html codes that I didn't insert. . .so I have to go back and delete them or my post layout gets screwed up.  It also doesn't have spell check anymore. . .which I badly need!  LOL!  Sometimes improvements are not improvements at all. 

Anyway. . .I hope you'll try to project. . .it's actually quite easy so don't be intimidated by all the flaps and such.

Hope y'all have a wonderful day!

Card Details:

Stamps:  Unity Stamps Sept KOM

Paper:  K&CO, SU Creamy Caramel, Soft Sky

Ink:  Copic Markers, Chocolate Chip

Accessories:  Nestabilities, SU Satin Ribbon

 Just to let you know, the tutorial was uploaded through Scribd.com and if you want to download or print the tutorial, you may need to register with Scribd. Scribd is just a site that allows you to upload Word and pdf. documents which you can't do directly on Blogger so I have to use another source to upload the tutorials rather than posting it directly on Blogger. You can find other crafters who post templates and tutorials on Scribd as well so it's a good idea to register. There's no obligation. It's a free site.

To view the tutorial directly from my blog, just scroll down using the scroll bar to the right of the tutorial. You can also enlarge the document by clicking the plus sign or magnifying glass. You have other options on the "more" drop down menu. Check it out!

5.25x5.25 Multi-Flap Card With Pocket

Christmas Stampin All Year Long Challenge #36 - 09-28-09

Hi Friends!  Well, it's Christmas Stampin All Year Long Challenge time again!  We're on week #36!  Yay!  This week is Vicki of Summerthyme Studio turn to host the challenge. . .her challenge is to incorporate 2 different stamps or stamp sets to create a scenary on your card.  How fun!

Well, you're probably guessing that I like the Christmas tree from the Stampin Up "Snow Swirled" stamp set because I think I've used it on 5 different cards this year already. . .which is unusual for me.  Well, I do love that stamp set. . .it is one of my favorite SU Christmas stamp set!  I also used the Gillian Roberts stamp set that I bought at Little C's.  I've quickly became a fan of the Gillian Roberts stamps because the images are so stinkin' cute!  Stop by Little C's and check out the cute stamps there!!

I used my Sizzix embossing folder to create the embossed snow flake background.  Sizzix now have embossing folders similar to the CB embossing folders.  I've only seen Christmas ones. . .I hope they make more of them in different designs. I colored the image with my Copic Markers and added a bit of Stickles to parts of the images.

Anyway. . .I hope you'll play along with us at Christmas Stampin All Year Long. . .Christmas is right around the corner.  It's time to start creating your Christmas cards.  Be sure to stop by the challenge blog and check out the fabulous cards the design team created!

Hope you all have a wonderful Monday!!!

Card Details:

Stamps:  SU Snow Swirled, Gillian Roberts Bear and Robin

Paper:  SU Ski Slope DSP, SU Night ofNavy, Real Red, Certainly Celery

Ink:  Copic Markers, Not Quite Night of Navy, Old Olive

Accessories:  Nestabilities, Sizzix Embossing Folder, Stickles Glitter, JoAnn Brad

Little C's Gillian Roberts Card and Card CASE

Hi Friends!!!  I decided to blurf through blogland and choose a blogger that I wanted to CASE.  I decided to CASE a card that Monika of M.A.D. Stamper made:  Click here for the card.  I've long admired her style of cardmaking.  She has a knack of using embellishments in very unique ways and her cards always look very elegant regardless if it's a cute or elegant image.  Her card design is simple but not simple all at the same time.  She uses layers but her card looks so clean looking.  I love them.

I think twice a week or so, I'm going to highlight the work of another fellow blogger.  I'm sort of bored with my personal style of card making. . .LOL!  I need to venture out a bit and CASE other people!  LOL!  There's so many talent out there. . .so many different styles, I just want to explore the style of others and maybe incorporate them to my own cards.  What do you think?  Do you think that's a good idea? 

Anyway. . .now to my card. . .do you see this super cute image?  Well it the new Gillian Roberts stamps sold at Little C's.  Oh my gosh, I've never heard of the stamps until Little C's began selling them and I am now totally a fan. The images are so cute.  Be sure to stop by Little C's and check out the stamps and products sold there.  The prices are fantastic!

One of the things that I've been a little unhappy about in regards to my cards is my coloring.  I've been so focused on finishing a card as quickly as possible that I've been coloring my images really, really fast and it shows.  I'm not even careful about it.  Well, I decided to be a little less messy on this image cause they are too cute to mess up!  LOL!

I colored the image with my Copic Markers and followed Monika's layout.  I did change up the layout just a little by turning it horizontal but otherwise, I tried to stay as close to Monika's card as much as possible.

Here is the sketch of my layout. . .it is a little different.   Anyway. . .back to blurfing for another blogger I'm going to CASE.  I just may CASE another card from Monika's blog. . .there's a lot of inspirations on her blog!

Well I hope you all have a wonderful Sunday!!

Card Details:

Stamps:  Gillian Roberts Mistletoe and Mice, SU Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper:  SU Rasberry Tart designer paper, SU Real Red, Pretty In Pink, Nestabilities, Satin Ribbon, Prima, Word Window Punch, Button, Embossing Floss, Deja View Brad, Sizzix Embossing Folder, EK Success Punch

Stampin Up Simple Friendship

Good morning, Friends!  Last night I worked on two cards. . .yay!  I didn't step into my craft room until close to midnight.  I finished up the two cards rather quickly because the design was rather simple.  Hey whatt do you think of the white background?  I've had those photo studio for almost 2 years and I really didn't like using it.  I liked taking my photos with a backdrop but I was thinking maybe it was too distracting.  What do you think?  Do you like the white?  I have to adjust the lighting . . .these were just test photos.  anyway. . let me know what you think.

I decided to use my SU Simple Friendship stamp set.  I have a bad habit of using my stamp sets only once and don't use them again so I'm trying to get my money's worth on these stamps.  LOL!

The embossed background was created using the Sizzix embossing templates. Did you know that Sizzix now have embossing folders similar to the Cuttlebug ones?  I bought a Christmas embossing set but haven't had a chance to use it yet.  There's so many options now a days that I just go crazy wanting to buy all of them.  I'm trying very hard not to buy, buy, buy!  I don't want to keep up with the Joneses. . .I want to be happy with what I have but sometimes, when I look at cards that other's make and I see the pretty stuff they used on their card or project I want to buy the stuff.  There's so many enablers in blog land.  Some are really good at making me want to buy stuff. 

Are you that way?  I guess who ever came up with the idea of design teams was very smart. . .they get a lot of advertisement for the fraction of what they would have to pay to advertise.

Anyway. . .what can I say about my card.  Nothing much.  All I did was stamp the butterfly image twice, cut it out, layered it on to one another then added the rhinestones.

I'll post my second card later today or maybe on another day.  I actually have 3 cards that I still haven't posted.  I've been lazy about blogging my cards the past weeks.  I've been getting so involved with my fitness and healthy diet that I sometimes don't step into my craft room.  The time that I use to exercise and cook a healthy meal sometimes eat up the time that I have for crafting and blogging.

I do have good news.  I lost 8 lbs this month, 3% total fat percentage and 1 point on my BMI.  Whoohoo!  I think I'm going to start a blog on fitness.  What do you think?  I was thinking of posting recipes that I cooked using recipes from Cooking Light, Weigth Watchers, and other healthy recipe books/web sites and give you my review on them.  We'll see. . .I don't think I have the time for it but I'd love to do it.

Anyway. . . .I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Card Details: 

Stamps:  SU Simple Friendship

Paper:  SU Rasberry Tart designer paper, SU Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink

Ink:  SU Melon Mambo

Accessories:  Nestabilities, Sizzix embossing template, SU 1 3/4 Circle Punch, Grosgrain ribbon

4 x 2.5" Goody Bag Tutorial and Pink Cat Studio Digital Images

Hi Friends!! Sorry for the late posting. I had plans to post this earlier today but the day sort of got away from me. It just went by so quickly. It's amazing how fast the day can go by. Well. . .do you recognize this goody bag? It's the same one that I created for the Halloween project the other day.

Today's tutorial will be on a 4 x 2.5" goody bag. It's a minature size gift bag. I couldn't find small goody bags at the store so I decided to create them myself. I have a ton of designer paper . . .and I mean a ton! I kid you not. I buy stacks of holiday designer paper each year and barely use 1/4 so they've been sort of accumulating every year. I really should stop buying new ones but I see the new holiday packs each year and I just can't stop myself from buying them. Well, creating these bags is a great way to use up your designer paper. One 12x12" designer paper makes 2 goody bags. Perfect!!!

This cute images on my goody bags are from the Pink Cat Studio Digital store! You now can purchase digital stamps from Pink Cat Studio!! The images are so stinkin' cute! Be sure to stop by the new digi store and check out the awesome images.

Here is the goody bags that I created the other day! It's the same bags. The design of the bags are very simple. I avoid elaborate designs when creating goody bags for kids. . .they don't understand the time it takes to make a bag pretty and will throw the bags away after they get to the goodies! Which is expected so go SIMPLE!! LOL!

Anyway. . .check out the tutorial if you want to create your own mini goody bags!!

Hope you all have a wonderful Thursday!!

Project Details:

Digital stamp: Pink Cat Studio various
Papers: Me and My Big Ideas designer paper
Ink: Copic Markers
Accessories: Stampin Up 1/4" grosgrain ribbon









Just to let you know, the tutorial was uploaded through Scribd.com and if you want to download or print the tutorial, you may need to register with Scribd. Scribd is just a site that allows you to upload Word and pdf. documents which you can't do directly on Blogger so I have to use another source to upload the tutorials rather than posting it directly on Blogger. You can find other crafters who post templates and tutorials on Scribd as well so it's a good idea to register. There's no obligation. It's a free site.

To view the tutorial directly from my blog, just scroll down using the scroll bar to the right of the tutorial. You can also enlarge the document by clicking the plus sign or magnifying glass. You have other options on the "more" drop down menu. Check it out!

4 x 2.5 Goody Bag

Little C's Stamp n' Scrap Hawaii - The Greeting Farm Forest Friends

Hi Friends!!  Today is my day to post on Little C's Stamp n' Scrap Hawaii and I decided to highlight the Greeting Farm stamp set "Forest Friends".  Little C's is now selling the Greeting Farm stamps!  Whoohoo!!!  I just love the Greeting Farm images. . .they are so fun to work with!  I had a blast being part of the Greeting Farm DT in the past because I just love working with the images.  They are so fun to color!

I remember there was a time when I was on 5 design teams all at the same time.  I think that's too many . . .now, I like being just part of 2 teams.  I get to work on different images but still maintain my own creativity and flexibility to create whatever I want.  I have so many stamps and many times they got neglected when I was on all of the DT in the past.   

Anyway. . .my goal for this card was to create a "clean and simple" card.  I only added 2 embellishments. . .the swirl clip and the ribbon.  That's all.  I sometimes like making something simple. . .

I colored the images with my Copic Markers and layered them over a designer paper.  That's it.  Such a simple process!!  I love it!  Okay. . .be sure to stop by Little C's and check out all the cool stamps there!!!

Hey. . .I have a tutorial waiting in the wings but I think I'll post it tomorrow.  It's all done and ready to go.  It's a simple tutorial for a goody bag.  Be sure to stop by tomorrow and check it out.

Anyway, I hope y'all have a wonderful Wednesday.

Stamps: TGF Forest Friends

Paper: DCWV designer paper, SU Close to Cocoa, Sage Shadow
Ink: Copic markers
Accessories: Grosgrain Ribbon, Nestabilities, SU Key Tag Punch

Big Announcement - Pink Cat Studio New Digital Store Grand Opening

Hi Friends!!! I've got incredible news for you. . ..I’m excited to announce that Pink Cat Studio is going digital! Today Melissa is opening an online digital stamp store with a great selection of brand new Halloween and Christmas designs. So now PCS will have two stores, one for rubber stamps and one for digital stamps. You can check out the new store: Click Here Can you believe it? Wow, more images to work with. . .how fun is that????

Check out these blogs to see some fabulous cards and projects using the new digi stamps:

Becky Carafa

Emily Leiphart

Inge Groot

Jodi-Ann Lee

Lauren Meader

Lauretta See

MacKenzie Bruckler

Maria Bell

Mariska van der Veer

Sparkle Smith

Suzanne J Dean

Tracey Cuccia

Vicki Garrett

Just a little info on the projects I created. . ..the scary tree. (well it's not so scary actually) is a centerpiece project that I assembled together. I got it at Michaels.

I created the little baggies myself and hung them on the tree. Stop by tomorrow for the tutorial on how to create the little bags because you can't really find small size bags like that at the store and if you do, they're a bit expensive. It's easier and less costly to create the bags yoruself and it's a great way to use up the stack of Halloween designer papers that you've been hoarding for years! LOL!

For the second project: I found the skull goblets at CVS and I just thought they would make great Halloween treat holders. I know . . .a little girl image with a skull? Not what you would expect but I so badly wanted to use the goblets for the PCS Digital store opening. I thought they were so cool.

My final project for today is a card that I made with another of the awesome Pink Cat Studio digital image. Isn't Frankenstein scary or what? I colored the image with my Copic Markers and added a few embellishments.

Like I said. . .stop by tomorrow and I'll show a tutorial on how to create the mini goody bags. I didn't want to post it today because my post will get too long.

I'll also be creating Christmas projects at the end of the week using the Pink Cat Studio Christmas digital images. There's a lot of fun stuff going on at Pink Cat Studio so be sure to check out the new digital images.

Hope you all have a fantastic Tuesday!!

Card Details:

Stamps: Pink Cat Studio Digital Images

Paper: SU Close to Cocoa, Eggplant Envy DCWV designer paper

Ink: Copic Markers

Accessories: Stickles Glitter, Jolee's By You, Making Memories doodle ribbon, K&CO embellishments (bats)

Christmas Stampin All Year Long #35- Sankari's Non-Traditional Colors

Hi Friends!  Guess what today is?  It's Christmas Stampin All Year Long challenge time.  We're on week 35 and it's Sankari's of Sankari's Sunshine Corner turn to host our challenge.  Yay!  This week's challenge is to create a card using non-traditional Christmas colors.  Oooh, fun!  I love making Christmas cards with non-traditional colors.  I also like non-traditional colors for Christmas home decor. I love when I go to the mall and see the different colored Christmas tree decorations.

This year we won't be decorating our house; afirst time for us.  Why?  Well, we'll be traveling to Europe in December and will be spending Christmas in Rome and New Years in Paris.  I'm getting excited.  I've never been to Europe.  I may decorate a little bit but I don't think I'll put up a tree.  If I do, I may start decorating early November.  I just love the Christmas feeling so maybe, I'll decorate anyway.

Anyway. . .I decided to use the SU Snow Swirled stamp set for my Christmas card.  My color combo is Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink, and Bordering Blue.

I stamped the image 3 times using  Melon Mambo on to the Bordering Blue card stock and matted it on to the Melon Mambo card stock and added a little bit of Stickles to the image.

Hope you'll play along this week.  Stop by Christmas Stampin All Year Long and check out the pretty Christmas cards the design team created!!!  I bet you'll be inspired to create your Christmas cards!!

Here's a close up of the image.  Do you see the Stickles?  I love using Stickles!!  Anyway, today I have to drive my daughter to the university.  My 100 mile drive days are back. . .my daughter starts school this week.  The up side is I'll probably drive her only twice a week and won't be hanging out on campus. 

Hope you all have a wonderful Monday!

Card Details:

Stamps:  Stampin Up Snow Swirled
Paper:  DCWV Designer Paper, SU Pretty in Pink, Melon Mambo, Bordering Blue
Ink:  Bordering Blue, Melon Mambo
Accessories:  Stickles, SU Large Oval Punch, Basic Basic Ribbon, JoAnn brads

Litlle C's Stamp n' Scrap Hawaii Featured Aloha Blogger and the Greeting Farm Rain Snow Shine Box

Hi Friends!  Happy Saturday to you all!!!  Today is "Featured Aloha Blogger" Day at Little C's Stamp n' Scrap Hawaii and this week we're featuring Claudette of "Islander Girl Stampin".  Claudette is a very talented stamper that's for sure and I want to congratulate her for being chosen this week.  Stop by and check out the other fabulous creations by the DT and the write up on Claudette.

I decided to CASE a box that Claudette posted on her blog.  She posted the instructions on how to create this box on her blog if you want to try it out.   Her box gave me a fabulous idea on a box creation.  I'll post the tutorial in a few days.  Hopefully, tomorrow.   

By the way. . .Little C's is now selling "The Greeting Farm" stamps and she sells them the cheapest that I've seen so far so go check out Little C's.  Jen of Little C's a sell a variety of stamp brands such as Sarah Kay, Rachel Ann Miller, TGF, Pink Cat Studio, CC Designs, etc.  It's awesome!!!

Now to my box. . ..do you see how the front opens up a flap on the box to reveal the Greeting Farm "Rain Snow Shine" image?  Well, it was actually a mistake that turned out to be a great idea!  I had run my Nestabilities die through the machine and it didn't cut the shape completely.  It left a part of it intact so I decided to work with it and create the peek a boo part of the box.  Do you see how it's recessed?  Well, I'll show you the whole thing on my tutorial so stay tuned.  Don't hold your breath for tomorrow but I'll try my best to get it done.  I'm in the thick of things right now. . .I have a huge surprise for you this week so I'm busy working on getting things ready!!!

I had grand plans yesterday to create and post a few things but my allergies began acting up in a fierce way.  I spent the whole day nursing my runny nose and sneezing.  It was MISERABLE!!!!  I couldn't even see or think straight because my eyes were running like a waterfall and  I could not control my sneezing and runny nose.  I'm trying to use homepathic solutions such as nasal sprays, Neti Pot, sleeping, steam . ..short of cutting off my head.  It was such an unproductive day.  It's better today but I'm so apprehensive that it'll start up again. 

Anyway. . .enough of my whining about my allergies.  Lately, it's been the bane of my existence.  I colored Ms. Anya with my Copic Markers. . .the designer paper on this box is by SU. . a retired DP called "Green Tea".   I used a Prima flower and cut the shape with my Nestabilities.  That's about it.

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!! 

Top Notes Box Tutorial, RAK from Rita, and Little C's Stamp n' Scrap Hawaii

Hi Friends!  I wanted to post this project earlier today but I was having problems loading my pictures to my computer.  It was being testy today!  Ugggh!!  This project was inspired by a RAK that Rita of  Rita's Little Corner sent me.  Her project was so inspiring, I wanted to create one.  I followed the measurement of the box she sent me and created a tutorial for it.  Be sure to scroll down to the bottom of this post for the tutorial.

 Here is the lovely RAK that Rita sent me:

Look at the beautiful stuff I received. I love the Top Notes box and the beautiful card that Rita made for me.  She is such a sweetheart.  She also sent me a bunch of goodies, such as the rhinestones, stamps, and the mini notebook.  Thank you Rita for the wonderful gift as well as inspiring me.  Be sure to stop by Rita's blog and check out the rest of her beautiful work!!

Today is also my day to post a project at Little C's Stamp n' Scrap Hawaii!!  I got this cute CC Design stamp "Pumpkin Emma" from Little C's!  Be sure to stop by Little C's and check out all the fun stamps at Little C's.  You will most definitely want to get a lot of them!  LOL!

I had also made another box.  I was on the roll!  This box is so easy to create!  I just love it!

For both boxes, I colored my image using my Copic Markers and the designer paper is by Stampin Up.  It was last year's fall designer paper.  You can't buy it anymore so I'm not going to dig through my pile and figure out what the designer paper's name. . .LOL!  Sorry. . .I just want to get this post done.  There's so many things I gotta do. . .

Here is the box opened up!

Anyway. . .check out the tutorial. It's super easy to create. . .it's a no fuss box and I think it'll make for a great Halloween or Christmas box.

Hope y'all are having a wonderful Wednesday!!





















Just to let you know, the tutorial was uploaded through Scribd.com and if you want to download or print the tutorial, you may need to register with Scribd. Scribd is just a site that allows you to upload Word and pdf. documents which you can't do directly on Blogger so I have to use another source to upload the tutorials rather than posting it directly on Blogger. You can find other crafters who post templates and tutorials on Scribd as well so it's a good idea to register. There's no obligation. It's a free site.

To view the tutorial directly from my blog, just scroll down using the scroll bar to the right of the tutorial. You can also enlarge the document by clicking the plus sign or magnifying glass. You have other options on the "more" drop down menu. Check it out!

Top Notes Box