Spring has Sprung

In San Diego, anyway . . . the weather has been beautiful these past few days . . . And Easter will be here before you know it. . .so I've made a few Easter cards (which have been very much inspired by the Lawn Fawn Design Team)

So here they are . . .

All three cards were made using Egg-stra Special Easter stamps and dies by Lawn Fawn and colored with Copic Markers.

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And Here are the Rest . . .

 . . . of the cards I created using Just My Type by Lawn Fawn . . .

I still can't get over just how versatile this set is. . . it's perfect for just about any occasion!

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Hello? A Message for You . . .

Remember those cards with the typewriter?  Well . . . here are a few more cards using that same stamp set by Lawn Fawn . . .

Check back soon . . . I still have a few more to share . . .

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Happy Valentine's Day!

So . . .here's a card I created using Just My Type stamp set by Lawn Fawn . . . the cardstock is by Jillibean Soup.  Of course. . . I used Copics to color the typewriter.

One thing I love about this set is the versatility . . . the Valentine card could be an anniversary card, too . . . or change the cardstock and use one of the other sentiments in the set and it suddenly becomes a card suitable for any occasion!

Check back soon . . .I have more cards using this same set . . .

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Class - Oh Lucky Day!

Join me on Sat., Feb. 21, 2015 (11:00 - 1:00) and create three cards anyone would be Lucky to receive.  Stamps from Impression Obsession, Copic Markers and Authentique’s new Lucky Collection will be featured.  Just call The Making Place (760.739.8605) to reserve your spot.

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Class - Hearts-a-Plenty

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This class is already half full . . .

be sure to reserve your seat soon!

Join me on Thurs., Jan. 29, 2015 (11:00 - 1:00) and create three cards perfect for Valentine’s Day (or an Anniversary!)  Stamps from Hero Arts and Inkadinkado will be featured, as well as the new "Crush" line by Authentique and Glitter Tape.  Just call The Making Place (760.739.8605) to reserve your spot.  Hope to see you there!

 

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Class - Glistening Christmas

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Only one spot left in this class. . . Hurry Hurry Hurry

Join me Thurs., Nov. 13, 2014 (6:00 - 8:30) and create three glittery and glistening holiday cards.  You’ll learn how to create a stained glass look using Elizabeth Craft Designs Glitter, Stickers, and Adhesive, as well as Copic Markers.  These cards will be sure to make anyone smile! Just call The Making Place at 760-736-8605 to reserve your seat.

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Happy Wedding Day

Haven't made a wedding card in a very long time . . . and I really had to think about what I was going to do. I had an idea in my head . . .I wanted it all white. . .I wanted texture. . . I wanted embellishments . . . translating from my brain to paper doesn't always work . . .but it did this time!  I'm quite pleased with how it turned out.

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Two Paws Way Up!

I was digging through all my colored images and came across this super cute cat by Penny Black and decided, it's time to finish it up and make a card.

And . . . I was able to use up some scraps . . it was a win-win . . .

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Cupcakes & Sequins

Couldn't resist another entry in the Avery Elle challenge. . . I do love cupcakes (as mentioned a few times in previous posts) and I do love sequins. . .they are so sparkly.

Here's a shaker card created using Avery Elle Cupcake stamps:

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Avery Elle Challenge #14

Oh hey . . .I decided to enter a challenge. . .not something I do very often, but I do love Avery Elle stamps and dies . . .and the theme for this challenge is sequins . . .and I'm all about sequins lately.

So . . . here's a few card I created:

Stamps Used: Twisted Treats Stamps & Die; To The Point Stamps

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The Theme is Kids

Another Stamp Club card . . . this time the theme was to create a card suitable for children.  I thought that this super cute fairy by Eat Cake Graphics would be perfect . . . that, and I got to use my Copics. . .which I love.

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Couldn't Resist Another Cupcake Stamp

Really . . . can one ever have to many cupcake stamps??  I think not . . .so I picked up a super cute stamp set by Prima that not only has a cupcake, but a bunch of coffee related stamps as well.  (Which is another image that's my favorite to use).

On a side note. . . I almost named my blog "Cupcakes & Coffee Cups" . . .but realized that there's nothing to obvious about being a crafty type of blog . . . .

Anywho . . . here's a card I created using the Coffee Break Cling Stamp Set by Prima and a sentiment from Tim Holtz' Simple Sayings Set, which was stamped on a piece of cardstock die cut using one of the (many) fabu dies in the Custom Panels set from Avery Elle:

Pretty quick . . . pretty simple . .. but I'm happy with how it turned out.

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The Theme is Window

Here's a card I made for club.  The theme was to have a window or "porthole" cut out of the front of the card and the image on the inside.

Now, it's no secret that I love cupcakes . . . not necessarily to eat (although I do enjoy one every now and again) . . .but when it comes to stamps . . . if it's a cupcake stamp, I simply must have it.

This particular stamp is by Impression Obsession and is so fun to color with Copics . . .I liked this stamp so much that I have the wood mounted version (which is larger) AND the clear set (which is what I used for this card). . . just can't have enough cupcakes . . .

What about you?  Do you have a favorite image that you can't resist?

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Birthday Bunny

Look, look, look how happy this little bunny is!

Of course, he IS carrying a big ol' piece of cake and that would make anyone happy, right?  Cake makes me happy. . . . chocolate cake, vanilla cake . . . fine, any cake makes me happy.

This stamp is from Wild Rose Studio . . . oh MY . . .they have some pretty stinkin' cute images!  I've got more projects using more of their stamps coming right up.

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A Cat in a Hat Box

Another little card from my stack of colored images . . .

This stamp is from the same set that my sister gave me a while back.  So many cute critters in there to stamp and color. . .

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The Theme is Water

I mentioned in a post a while back that I'm in a Stamp Club.  I always forget to take pictures of the cards I create for our monthly swap . . . but no more!  I do by solemnly promise to take pictures and post them here.

So . . . here's my card for this month
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The theme is water, so I thought a bath tub would do just fine. . . and of course, a bathtub needs a bath rug . . .and of course a towel rack . . . and of course, an appropriate sentiment.  (All stamps by Rosie's Roadshow)

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Little Lottie

Happy Mother's Day!  Just wanted to share a card I  made using another stamp set from Crafter's Companion.  How could I resist?  She is just entirely too cute for words!

What I used:

Swinging By stamp set by Crafter's Companion
Tuxedo Black Mememnto Ink
Copic Markers: W0, W1, W2, C1, C3, B00, B02, B05, B18, R05, R17, E07, YR23, Y26, Y21
Patterned paper: from my stash

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A Very Barkley Thank You

Eeeep!  My sister surprised me with a new stamp set from Crafter's Companion. Of course, I just had to sit down and make a thank you card right away.

Isn't Barkley EVER so cute peeking through those flowers??  And doesn't that background paper work perfectly?  I love it when that happens. . . .I colored the image first and then chose the paper. I usually choose paper first.

What I used:

Everyday with Barkley clear stamp set by Crafter's Companion
Simple Sayings stamp set by Stamper's Anonymous
Tuxedo Black Memento Ink
Antique Linen Distress Ink
Copic Markers: C3, C5, C7, W1, Y02, Y06, YR00, YR02, YG63, YG67, BV00, BV02
X-Press It Cardstock
Patterned paper: Togetherness by Webster's Pages

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Best Time of Day to . . .

Am I the only one who accomplishes certain tasks better at particular times of the day? Or night? 

I've noticed lately that I have a pattern when it comes to doing certain things . . . pay bills in the morning, clean early, read in the afternoon, and craft at night.

I've always been one to craft at night. Perhaps because I always had a "day job." Even now that I don't have a day job (nor have I had one in quite some time), I still prefer to craft at night. Perhaps, it's because I enjoy the stillness of night. Or perhaps, it's just when I'm most inspired.  There have been many a time when I've stayed up into the wee hours of the morning working away in my studio.

Here are few things I've recently made:

So?  Do have specific times of day that you do certain things?

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