Here's a sweet Angel from Magnolia. This is one of the older designs from this company. I came across a store selling it and just had to get this image. Super sweet. I hope that 2011 has been a great year for all of you. I know despite many things that have happened this year, for me and my DH, 2011 will always be a wonderful year to us. This is the first full year that I have gone with NO seizures, the first year I got to leave the USA on a wonderful trip to Istanbul Turkiye, the first year that my white blood cell count started to return to normal, the first year that my health has amazed all the doctors. I have so much to be Thankful for.
Project Materials: Cardstock (Bazzill Swiss, Neenah, AC); Stamp (Magnolia); Ink (Memento, Colorbox Chalk); Punch (Fiskars); Brads (Bo Bunny); Adhesives (Pop dots, Glue All); Die Cuts (QuickKutz); Color (Copic markers);
This cool embroidered ribbon with mirrored decor comes from my summer trip to Istanbul (thanks again DH!!). I spent al last evening mounting up my new stamps so I can get started! Get ready to see the new goodies :)
Here's a close up of the image itself showing the coloring in Copic Markers.
Project Materials: Cardstock (Bazzill, Neenah, Hobby Lobby, AC Metallic); Digi Stamp (Addicted to Stamps); Ink (Colorbox Chalk); Punch (Martha Stewart); Flowers (Prima); Adhesives (Pop dots, Glue All); Color (Copic Markers); Die Cut (Spellbinders Nestabilities);
Project Materials: Cardstock (Bazzill, DCWV, Neenah); Rubber Stamps (Queen Kat); Ink (Memento); Buttons (Grandma's Button Bag); Die Cut (unknown); Adhesives (Pop dots, Glue All, Glue Dots); Color (Copic Markers);
Project Materials: Cardstock (Bazzill, Neenah); Stamp (Greeting Farm); Ink (Memento, Colorbox Chalk); Die Cut (Spellbinders Nestabilities); Punch (EK Success); Flowers (Prima); Bling (Queen &Co, Michaels); Adhesives (Pop dots, Glue Dots, Glue All); Color (Copic Markers);
It would sit the mouse there for an hour or two. A few hours later you would come back and the mouse would be gone. The next day, the same routine. I guess it was that cat's way of showing that he was doing his job and he wanted you to know. Sweetest cat.
Both the images on this set are too sweet. I wish all of you a very crafty christmas! Be sure to tell everyone there's a
I used all sorts of wonderful pink colored embellishments in a variety of shades. Here's a great close up of the colored image using Copic Markers. I love the stunning detail the artist gives. She's painting the flower that she's holding:
Be sure and check out all of this artists stunning stamps and watch the store for the weekly specials. I am sure like me you are all getting ready for the holidays. I like to set aside time everyday to sit down and keep my sanity in check. For me, that means at least a half hour of un-interrupted time of stamping. Ahhh, just time to relax and design.
Project Materials: Cardstock (Bazzill Bling, DCWV, Neenah); Stamp (Queen Kat); Ink (Memento); Bling (Michaels); Die Cut(Flourish-Sizzix; Spellbinders Nestabilities); Adhesives (Pop dots, Glue All, Glue Dots); Color (Copic Markers);
Lol, I think these two go together well. In fact, I can think of lots of hilarious sayings that would go with this cheerleader, she's got the attitude. Hope I made the start of your week have a laugh. Now we are on a week countdown to Christmas. Best Wishes everyone. 
The base of the card is covered in some wonderful stitched paisley designs. I got this awesome ribbon when visiting Istanbul this summer. There is literally a "ribbon district" that contains store after store after store of places that sell nothing but ribbons and laces. It's amazing. A real crafter's dream. I added the saying "Have a magical day" to the card because it goes so well with this image. 
Project Materials: Cardstock (Bazzill, DCWV, Neenah); Buttons (Jesse James); Stamp (Stampavie); Ink (Memento); Die Cuts (Spellbinders, Quickkutz); Color (Copic Markers); Adhesives (Pop dots, Glue All, Glue Dots);
Stamps or not, I will SO love Santa anyways. Here's a fun card using a wonderful Tickled Pink stamp for their Challenge this week. I wish my camera had a better flash on it, but I didn't really have good lighting at the time that I needed to get my photo done. It's using fun Bazzill Swiss polka dotted paper with multiple layers of die-cut background papers, layered punches and beautiful roses. Colored her with Copic markers and she turned out nice.
Project Materials: Cardstock (Bazzill Swiss, Neenah); Image (Addicted to Stamps); Color (Copic Markers); Punch (Martha Stewart); Adhesives (Pop dots, Glue All);
Bea is just perfect for this super tall card. She really stands out. I had an adorable die cut frame from Quickkutz. Isn't this stamp great with that? Go look for your 8x8 inch papers and make some tall cards for christmas! It's a unique size that will stand out when you give them.
Here's a great closeup of this stamp. I just love this artist's images. Be sure to check out all her images in the Sweet Pea store. They are having a wonderful sale too. Look at all the Thanksgiving and Christmas sale!
Here's a sweet card that I made using 
But, if you check her out now, she sure looks Christmas-y, huh? I think the blueberry that she is sitting on turns into a pomegranite! Too cute. I hope you will see all kinds of fun ideas from all the great artists on the design team today for taking your Sweet Pea Stamps and turning them into Christmas stamps.
This wonderful set comes with the Popcorn Bear stamp (
Here's an adorable pillow box that I did using a wonderful image from Morgan Fitzsimons called Christmas Regency 2. It's available at the Scrapbook Stamp Society Store (
This project is a wonderful frame that I decorated in winter theme. I put an adorable photo of my sister's children in it. The plastic coating over the photo kept the image from turning out well in this scan, but they are sure cute as well.
Here's a close up of the stamped image colored in copic marker:
Isn't she a beauty? I just love how she turned out. Be sure to check out all of Anna Marine's images on the Sweet Pea website since they are on sale this week. 
