Bathing Beauty Emma

Good Tuesday Evening to you!

Things are finally calming down here now that the kids are back in school!! My little one had his 1 month post-surgery check-up today and his hearing has gone back to normal after putting the tubes in his ears! He had a hearing test before his surgery and had some hearing loss, though no speech delay or issues. So far, he has been very healthy post surgery (with the exception of the stomach virus) - no asthma flare-ups, no allergy issues, no URI's!! YAY! It appears to be a success and we have been able to cut way back on all of his meds!!

So on to the card now....

This is the digi image of Bathing Beauty Emma from ATS. Unfortunately, Emma used too much fake tanning lotion on her face and ended up with a little orange-ish tint! LOL!

(I still need to perfect my 'tanned' look.)

I used my Copic Airbrush system to create the background of sand and sky. It was cut out with my deckled nesties and layered onto Glorious Green paper. I layered the colored and cut out image of Emma onto the background using foam tape. The card base is Pumpkin Pie and was embossed with the CB Spots & Dots folder. I layered some Scenic Route DP onto some Summer Sun paper. The sentiment is from Amy R's Beach Sentiments set. I used the SU oval punches to layer it. I got this beautiful ribbon from my LSS, but I think it is May Arts.

Here are the copics I used and a breakdown of where I used them:

Have a great evening!

TFL, ~Tori

Mojo found...sort of...!!

Hi there! Remember me? I am desperately trying to regain my mojo!!

It has been so busy with my in-laws being in town and the kids being off for Spring Break, but all seems to finally quieting down!

Here is another one of those digi Gingersnaps

cuties from the Celebration set!

I am really trying to stick with my resolution to use up some of my large supply of Primas! The sentiment comes from Amy R's new Birthday Sentiments set! I love these sentiment sets she has come out with! The sketch is a really basic one. I tried to come up with something using the current SCS sketch, but found it was not coming together like I wanted, so I ditched it and moved on! I still love this fern punch from Martha Stewart! I added a little stickles to the front balloon for some more bling.

Here are the copics:

Supplies: Stamps - Gingersnaps Celebrate, Birthday Sentiments - All That Scraps; Ink - Memento, Copics; Paper - Pale Plum, Gina K. 80# CS, We R Memory Keepers Madame Royale DP; Accessories - Stickles, Fern Punch - MS, Word Window - SU, Primas, Bling - Doodlebug Designs

I am going to run - I am watching 21 with my hubby right now, which makes me think of my Dad - he counts cards - up to 3 decks at a time!! It is really annoying to play cards with him! I say that lovingly - I really love to play cards with him, but always hated how he could keep track of them! Anywho, so far the movie is good!

Have a wonderful Friday night!

~Tori

4th Monday Spotlight @ ATS!!

Good Monday morning to ya!

We had a fabulous weekend and my baby (now 4) had a great birthday!

I also took an awesome Copic class from Asela Hopkins on Friday and learned lots of new techniques I can't wait to try! I signed up for another class of hers in early April - if you are local, she teaches at A Small Cleverness and I completely recommend taking one of her classes!

Here are my posts for the 4th Monday Spotlight on the ATS blog!

This was made using the Mushroom Friends & Friend Sentiments sets!

These bunnies are so sweet. I stamped my image, colored it using my copics and then masked it off and sponged Soft Sky, Certainly Celery, Kiwi Kiss, and Baja Breeze on the background. I layered it on Baja Breeze using my nesties. The card base is Pretty In Pink and the patterned paper is from the new We R Memory Keepers - Tiffany's DP. I used Glimmer Mist on my primas to give them some sparkle! The colors of GM I used are: Sea Glass, Vintage Pink, & Pearl. I used bling from Kaiser and Celery ribbon from SU to complete the look!

Here are the copics I used:

Supplies: Stamps - Mushroom Friends, Friend Sentiments - ATS; Paper - Whisper White, Baja Breeze, Pretty in Pink, We R Memory Keepers DP; Ink - Copics, Memento, Kiwi Kiss, Baja Breeze, Soft Sky, Certainly Celery; Accessories - Glimmer Mist, Bling - Kaiser, Celery Ribbon - SU, Nesties, sponges, white gel pen


Here is the 2nd card for this weeks spotlight - another one using the Gingersnaps Spring Things set!

I stamped and colored her using my copics and then cut her out and popped her up on some Whisper White that I sponged using Kiwi Kiss, Certainly Celery, & Cool Caribbean. I used Kiwi Kiss, Cool Caribbean and Pink Pirouette cardstock and inked all of them with their respective inks to give dimension. The patterned paper is We R Memory Keepers - Tiffany's - another one of their DP that has bling on it! Bling is a girl's best friend! LOL! I really like the new EK Success border punches - they cut right through the SU cardstock - unlike the MS punches.

Here are the Copics I used for her:

Supplies: Stamps - Gingersnaps Spring Things - ATS; Paper - Pink Pirouette, Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White, Cool Caribbean, We R Memory Keepers DP; Ink - Pink Pirouette, Kiwi Kiss, Cool Caribbean, Certainly Celery, Soft Sky, Memento; Accessories - Copics, nesties, sponges, pop dots, EK Success border punch, ribbon - Offray.


That's about it for now! I have one more week of spotlight for ATS, so be sure to check back next Monday to see what I have cooked up!

I am getting ready for my 2nd set of company to come in town tomorrow! We had company in over the weekend, so it has been a bit crazy!

Have a fabulous day!

~Tori

2nd Monday ATS Spolight

Happy Monday!!

Sorry I am just getting around to posting - it has been a whirlwind day - doctors visits, a visit to my son's music class, the pharmacy, grocery store, and then to off to 2 soccer practices!!

Here are 2 more projects I did this month for the ATS March Guest Designer spot! These sets are so cute and versatile!

The first one is made using Amy R's Friends Sentiments set as well as the Gingersnaps Spring Things set.

This sketch came from Amy R's Friday sketch AMYRS60(two weeks ago!)

I sponged the background with Soft Sky. I used my craft knife to cut out the fence and popped it up. I then sponged the grass with Certainly Celery and Kiwi Kiss and cut it out and popped it up in front of the fence. I then, cut out and popped up the duck. I added stickles to the butterfly wings. I used Pink Pirouette, So Saffron, & Cool Caribbean and SU DP (can't remember which one!). I punched out my sentiment using my SU Word Window.

Here is a close-up of the layering! :)

Here are the copics I used:
Supplies: Stamps - AmyR - Friends Sentiments, Spring Things - ATS; Paper - Pink Pirouette, Cool Caribbean, Whisper White, So Saffron, SU DP; Ink - Memento, Soft Sky, Certainly Celery, Kiwi Kiss; Accessories - SU Punch, Ribbon - May Arts, Copics, CB embossing folder, Stickles, Pop Dots


Here is the 2nd project for this week:

I used the Spring Things Set and Hunny Bunnies set for this cute basket!
It is one of those scallop envelope boxes made using 4 of the SU scallop envelopes.

I cut some Whisper White with my Oval Nesties and then sponged Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery and Old Olive and then popped up the cute pink bunny using pop dots. I used So Saffron, Old Olive, & SU Georgia Peach DP. I punched holes using the SU Slot punch to create the ribbon handle.

Here are the copics I used:

Supplies: Stamps - ATS - Spring Things & Hunny Bunnies; Paper - Whisper White, So Saffron, Georgia Peach DP, Old Olive; Ink - Memento, Old Olive, Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue, Pink Pirouette; Accessories - Copics, Nesties, SU Slot & Word Window Punches, Pop Dots & Regal Rose Ribbon

TFL!
~Tori

A True Friend

Happy Wednesday Everyone!


It has been a busy few days around our house. Katie sprained her ankle on Monday night and then had 3 three teeth pulled the next day. I have been in several doctors offices this week!! Accckk - I do not want to see another one for a long while!



Anyhoo, I did carve out some time today to do today's sketch challenge SC218 and combine it with the ATS Design Challenge 39 (ATSDTC39)- Dry Embossing!! Pop on over there to see what the design team cooked up for this challenge!

These stamps are now available for purchase on ATS's website.

This cutie is from the Spring Things set. The sentiment comes from Amy's Friend Sentiments set - This set is an awesome deal - 25 stamps for $14!!

I used some new Pinecone Press paper along with Whisper White, Rose Red, So Saffron & Wild Wasabi. This is pretty bold for me, but I think it turned out cute! This was also my first attempt at 'blue jeans' with my copics - I think it turned out good. I cut her out and popped her up using a pop dot. I sponged the background using certainly celery, wild wasabi and bashful blue. I created the clouds by using a scallop punch as a mask. I used a white gel pen and some Wild Wasabi ribbon to add little accents. This was also my first attempt at brown hair - I think it turned out ok, but need to work on it... LOL!

Here are the copics I used:

Thanks for hopping by!

~Tori

Big Announcement!!

Happy Sunday, everyone! I am on day 5 of no Starbucks and truthfully, I have not missed them too much! I just make sure to stick a water in the car before I leave the house - that way when I drive out of the neighborhood, I am not tempted to stop - I am always thirsty in the car - not sure why...

Okay, on to the BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!

All That Scraps asked me to be their March Guest Designer!!

I am so honored and excited!

Here are my first two samples:

This card is from the brand new Gingersnap set - Spring Things.

These little girls always make me smile! I stamped her, then masked her legs to add the puddle and then colored her with my copics. I used BG Sultry paper along with some chocolate chip and pink pirouette for this card.

Here are the copics I used:

Supplies: Stamps - ATS - Spring Things; Ink - Memento, copics; Paper - BG Sultry, Choc Chip, Pink Pirouette; Accessories - Nesties, Artichoke ribbon, SU Oval Punch


Okay, on to my second card!!

This is from the new Cookie Crumbs set - Mushroom Friends.

This little bunny melted my heart!! I thought these colors where bright and springy - I used Kiwi Kiss, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White and MM's Chloe's Closet.


Here is the inside of the card.

Here are the copics I used:

Supplies: Card Size: 5x5; Stamps - ATS - Mushroom Friends; Ink - Memento, Copics; Paper - Kiwi Kiss, Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, MM Chloe's Closet; Accessories - Circle and Ribbon Tag Trio Nesties, Pumpkin Pie Ribbon

For more sneak peeks, hop on over to the ATS Blog to see what the designers have cooked up!


Thanks for stopping by!
~Tori

Valentine Teacher Gifts!

Okay, I am soooo behind on my stamping and Valentines stuff!! I am finally about 85% better, but still have a hefty cough and some congestion...

Anyhoo, I made these Box in a Bag's for teachers gifts for my kiddo's Valentines parties. I think they turned out really cute for my first time ever making them!

Here is the tutorial for them - they are so easy! :)

I used my cute Gingersnaps & CC Designs Digi Downloads on Whisper White CS, layered using my nesties on Cool Caribbean. The DP is Basic Grey's Blush - 'goin' Old Skool' (sorry can't get Will Smith's character out of my head from Shark Tale right now!!) I used my Fiskars Threading Water border punch as well as my rounded-tab punch on Riding Hood Red for the bottom of the box. The ribbons are misc.

I went back and stickled the wings of these cuties after taking the orig pics, so here is a close-up of each! I filled them with Ghirardelli Chocolates - yum!

Copics used: E00, E37, E51, R00, R20, R46, BG10, Bg15, Y21, Y26, 100, C1

I got my inspiration from Jennifer Love's Blog - go check her out! Thanks for the inspiration girl!

Happy Tuesday! Hopefully I will have more goodies to share later this week!
~Tori

Valentine - Double Challenge!

Happy Thursday!! The kids are off school tomorrow, so I am gettin' my scrap on tonight!! :)

This little Valentine cutie was made for two SCS challenges!!

Here are the challenges: CC202 & SC212.

This is another one of the Gingersnaps Angels Digi set. As you are probably aware, I love these girls! I used my new Martha Stewart heart border punch tonight. The little hearts on the sentiment were the leftovers from the border punch - I thought they were a cute addition! I stickled her wings and halo.

Here are the copics that I used!

Supplies: Stamps - Gingersnaps Angels Digi download; Paper - Bravo Burgundy, Kiwi Kiss, Regal Rose, Whisper White; Ink - copics; Accessories - Punches - SU & MS, stickles, bravo burgundy ribbon, oval nesties, Swiss Dots CB folder
~TFL! Tori

Be My Sweetheart

Happy Martin Luther King Day to all!! My kids are off school today and we are going to the movies, so I will make this quick! Here is another card using these awesome Gingersnaps Hey Cupid Digi Download! She's a cutie, eh?

I found this awesome sketch on Leigh O'Brien's blog and just had to CASE it! :) I colored this little 'angel' using my copics and cut her out with my oval nesties and then stickled her wings. Again, I used my new Martha Stewart heart punch and 'adhered' the heart with a new Making Memories Head Pin from the Chloe's Closet line.

Here are the copics I used:

I forgot to add Y21 and Y26 for her hair! :)

Supplies: Gingersnaps Hey Cupid Digi Download Stamps; Paper - Pink Pirouette, Whisper White, Cool Caribbean, Basic Grey Urban Prairie; Ink - Copics; Accessories - Nesties, Stickles, MS Heart Punch, Slit punch - SU, Ribbon - Creative Impressions, Head Pin - MM, corner rounder
TFL! ~Tori

SC211 - Be Mine

Sorry I have not posted any samples in the last few days - I have been swamped! I am hoping to get back to my regular schedule this weekend.

Anywho, onto my card.... This little bling-a-licious babe was made for sketch challenge SC211 on splitcoast - check it out HERE.

Sorry if it's too bling-a-licous....I got a little carried away! I am not sure if you noticed, but I even stickled her wings! LOL - my dh took a look at it and winced!

Supplies: Stamps - Gingersnaps Hey Cupid Digi Download; Paper - Cool Caribbean, Real Red, Whisper White, Basic Grey Urban Prairie; Ink - Memento; Accessories - Primas, Bling - Prima, Word Window Punch, Oval Nesties, Stickles, Copics - E00, E33, E51, R20, R22, R29, BG10, BG15, Y21, and Y26.

TFL!
~Tori