Hope you stop by and check it out! :) Have a great day! ~Tori
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Whiff of Joy Tutorial!!
Hope you stop by and check it out! :) Have a great day! ~Tori
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Wishing You a Magical Day!
Today, I have a sneak of the new April Whiff of Joy kit available only here! Shipping will begin on April 15th.
The kit is called "Scheherazade" - 1001 Nights by Elisabeth Bell. Of course, it reminds me of Aladdin - one of my kids favorite movies! This stamp set comes with 7 images and 8 sentiments. This is a perfect set for lots of birthday cards for boys & girls! I found some Basic Grey Hang 10 DP (way old stuff) for this card and paired it with some Soft Suede and some Old Olive. I used a 4x4 flourish die from QuicKutz for the flourishes along with some Prima crystals. I have a hard time on boy cards, b/c I want to put flowers on everything - LOL! I used a SU oval punch for the sentiment and inked it with some Colorbox chalk ink.
Here is a close-up of "Aladdin" - not sure what his name is, but he looks like Aladdin to me! I colored him with Copics and cut him out. It is hard to tell, but I used a clear Copic Spica Glitter Pen on his sword as well as the domes on the buildings. I attached him with some 3-D foam tape.
Here is a close-up of the background. I colored it with Copics, masked it and airbrushed the background. Be sure to check the Whiff of Joy blog on April 13th for a tutorial by me on airbrushing!
Here are the Copics I used on this card.
Hope you have a wonderful rest of the day! ~Tori
Monday, March 22, 2010
Whiff of Joy Guest DT Call
The specifics of the GDT call were to use:
Here is a close-up of Willow. I colored her with Copics, cut her out and popped her up on a panel that I airbrushed with B21, YG17 & YG25. I used a scallop circle mask to create the clouds behind her.
Here is a close-up of my hydrangea flower. It was so simple to make, but looks so pretty on the page! :) I punched the layers with the MS hydrangea punch and crumpled them and then flattening them out. I added my button to the center with a little twine. The leaves are another MS punch.
Supplies: Stamps - Willow with Flower Basket - Whiff of Joy, sentiment - SU;
Paper - SU card stocks, Gina K 120 White, Making Memories Chloe's Closet DP; Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics; Accessories - MS punches (leaves & hydrangea), Oval Punches (SU), Oval Nesties, Heidi Swapp distressing tool, Copic ABS, 3-D foam tape, button & twine (PTI), ribbon (SU), sewing machine
That's all! Wish me some luck! ~Tori
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Wishing you a Happy Birthday
Here is what the Easel card looks like standing up.I stamped Tilda and then masked her off to stamp the bench. I then cut all of it out and popped it up on a circle that I airbrushed grass and clouds on.
Here is the inside of the card. I used one of Amy R's Birthday sentiments. I stamped it and then airbrushed the background with BG000.
Here is a sideview - these are so pretty standing up!
Here are the Copics I used.Hope you have a great rest of the night. Be sure to check back tomorrow. PCS is having a new digi release and you won't want to miss it! ~Tori
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Happy Birthday Tilda
I do have a new Magnolia card to share with you tonight. I used Jam Tilda for this birthday card. I made this using the March sketch challenge on the Magnolia-licious Highlights Blog.

I think I am getting addicted to coloring these cuties! I love that they are so intricate and that you can really do some shading. I used some Basic Grey Lemonade along with some Pretty in Pink. I sponged some PIP ink around the edges. The sentiment comes from Amy R's Birthday Sentiments set. This is such a versatile set and I really love it! It has not seen much love lately, b/c it kind of got lost in the shuffle. I recently re-organized my scrap room and found it. It's like Christmas all over! I will try to post those pics soon, just keep forgetting to do it. I layered some of the new prima roses on top of some other primas I have had for quite some time. I used 2 Martha Stewart leaf punches. Lastly, I am so excited to have my sewing machine back from the shop, that I had to add some stitching to my card.
Here is a close-up of Jam Tilda. I used Copics to color her and then masked her off to add the log and to airbrush the sky and ground. Here are the Copics I used: Skin - E0000, 000, 00, 11, R20; Dress - BG10, 11, 13, 72, R81, 83, 85; Hair - E50, 53, 55; Log - E59, 99, 33, 30; Sky - BG000, Grass - YG17, 97
Thanks for stopping by tonight! ~Tori
Thursday, March 4, 2010
The Sky's the Limit!!
My first card uses the Billy Snowboarder image. This is my tribute to the US Men's Snowboarding Team, especially to Shaun White, since he won another gold! I don't know about you, I really enjoyed watching the Winter Olympics. I decided to step out of the box for this card and try my hand at an Easel card. I can't believe how completely easy they are to make! Here are the directions for making them.

I used some really old Basic Grey Dawson DP along with some Basic Grey (SU) & Bazzill cardstocks. I used a Heidi Swapp distressing tool to distress the edges of all of the papers and then added some Versa Mark chalk ink as well. I created the sentiment on my pc, cut it out with a nestie tag and then airbrushed it with some YR16. The snowflake border is an EK Success border punch. I used a MS snowflake punch and a phillips head screw brad that I colored with C7. The small snowflakes are were left over from the border punch.
Here is a close-up of Billy. I masked him off and sponged some So Saffron around him. I used the following Copics: E0000, 000, 00, 08, 11, R20, YR12, 15, 16, B00, 02, 91, 93, 95, 97,C1, 3, 5, & 7. I created his jacket using a colorless blender. I added some Liquid Glass (CTMH) to his goggles and snowboard.
Here is the inside of the card:
Here is my second card - Lily Snowboarder. I used a Magnolia-licious sketch for this card.
I know this is super-bright, but it very cheery! I used some Basic Grey Lime Ricky. I bought this when it first came out, but I think this is the first time I ever used it. I thought it was perfect for this snowboarding princess! The sentiment was created on my pc and airbrushed with some YG25. I did not have any primas that matched this card, so I airbrushed them to match. Some Raspberry Fizz twill matched nicely with this DP. The bling is Doodlebug Designs.
I cut Lily out and popped her up on a background that I created a cloudy scene with my Copic ABS. I used these Copics on her: E0000, 000, 00, 11, 30, 35, 37, R20, RV11, 14, 17, 19, B000, 00, 02, 05, Y02, 11, YG 00, 21, 23, 25 & colorless blender.
Here is the inside of the card. I used a MS border punch to mimic the flowers on her board.
Here is a peek of the new stamps that Melissa has in the store:
Be sure to check out the other PCS DT member's blogs - their addresses are on the right side of my blog.
Hope you have a wonderful day! I am off to play with some of my new stamps that came in the mail this week! I will be adding some new stuff to my Etsy store soon!
~Hugs, Tori
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
St Patty's PCS Style!
I found some of my St Patty's DP from last year made by Best Creation Inc. I paired it with some Garden Green cardstock. I created the lighter green paper by airbrushing a white sheet with some YG03 and then sponging some Kiwi Kiss over it. I created the sentiment on my pc and airbrushed it with some G82.
I just had to give Betty some little bows. To get them small enough, I cut them in half (width-wise), so it would be skinnier and then tied it and cut them short. I masked her off and airbrushed the background with G82 & BG000. I used the following Copics to color Betty: G20, 82, 85, 99; YG21; E000, 000, 00, 11, 30, 33, 35, & 37; R20; C1, 3, 5, & 7.For my 2nd card, I used the Owl Leprechaun Digi Image:
Isn't he adorable? I used the same papers, just different patterns in the same line. I created this sentiment on my pc too. I used lots of gold brads to make it shiny! I did not have the right color of paper for this either, so I airbrushed a white piece with Y00, so it would coordinate. I swear, one of the best things I ever bought was my Copic Airbrush System (ABS) and compressor. I don't know how I functioned without it before! LOL!
Here is a close-up of Mr. Leprechaun. I colored him with Copics and added some clear stickles to his gold and then some Lime stickles to the shamrock on his pot of gold. It's hard to tell, but I added some Liquid Glass (CTMH) over his eyes. I masked off Mr. L and airbrushed the background with the same colors as above. I used the following Copics to color Mr. L: G20, 82, 85, 99; YR16; YG21; E000, 000, 00, 11, 19, 30, 33, 35, & 37; R20; C1, 3, 5, & 7; Y08. These 2 cards will be added to my Etsy Store tonight if you are interested in them.
Gotta run, snowboarding finals are on! It looks like Team USA is dominating so far! Louie Vito just had an awesome run, Lago rocked it and my fave, the 'flying tomato', himself is coming up soon! ~Tori
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Hoppy Easter!
Isn't she a cutie-pie? I pulled out me MME Summer Song DP that I bought back in December. It's very "spring-y" and glittery! The base of the card is Summer Sunrise (PTI). I used the MOJO70 sketch for this card - you can see all of the Mojo Monday sketches for 2009 here. My Martha Stewart Loopy Border punch got some love on this card - I have so many punches and do not reach for some of them often enough! I created the sentiment on my pc and airbrushed it with Y38.
Here is a close-up of the sweet bunny. I created a mask and airbrushed the sky using BG000 and the ground using either YG25 or YG13. I put my Copics away before I wrote them down. Ms. Bunny was colored with E37, 35, 33, & 30 and R20 & 000. The carrot is YR16 & Y38, & YG25. I added a little clear stickles to Ms. Princess' crown - every princess has to have a little bling! :) **I will be adding this card to my Etsy Store soon!
Monday, November 9, 2009
Happy Birthday to me!
I always pair her with one of Amy R's birthday sentiments. This sentiment set is so versatile! I pulled out some more Basic Grey Indian Summer, some Chocolate Chip and Pink Pirouette cardstock for this card. The ribbon is PTI Berry Sorbet. I am addicted to this set of Nesties! I have used it a lot lately. The scallop border punch is Martha Stewart.
Here is a close-up of Bella. I colored her with my Copics and paper pieced the shopping bag. I masked her and airbrushed the background with some R20 copic ink.For my second card, surprise....I used EmmyBella again! LOL!
I used more BG Indian Summer. I have really had a hard time using this paper - it is beautiful, but when I would sit down to use it, I struggled matching it up with cardstocks and getting the patterns to gel with each other. Do you ever have that problem? Well, I decided to face it head on and challenge myself to use it up! I know this sounds bad, but I will be a little relieved when my 6x6 pad is gone! I really do like the colors, etc - it has just been my nemesis! I have been lurking around to see how others are pairing it up for inspiration. So, for this card, I paired these patterns with some PTI Berry Sorbet paper (but Cameo Coral is a good match too) and ink and some Chocolate Chip. Dark Choc from PTI is a great match too - just trying to use up my SU stuff first! I added some fern leaves, a PTI Chocolate button and one of my hand-crocheted flowers - getting low on these too - need to make more!
Here is a close-up of this Bella. I colored her clothes the same as the first card, but sponged Berry Sorbet around the image and added some Liquid Glass to her purse for more fabulousness!Supplies: Stamps - EmmyBella (StampingBella), Sentiment (Amy R - All That Scraps); Paper - Pink Pirouette, Chocolate Chip, Berry Sorbet, Stamper's Select White (PTI), Basic Grey Indian Summer; Ink - Copics, Memento, Berry Sorbet; Accessories - Copic ABS, button (PTI), Berry Sorbet ribbon (PTI), fern & scallop border punches (Martha Stewart), linen thread (SU), crocheted flower (hand-made), Tag & Labels 4 Nesties, Liquid Glass (CTMH)
Monday, September 28, 2009
Frightful - another PCS Digi!
I used sketch SC237 from SCS. I like this one - simple, but easily embellished. I colored the image with copics, cut out and mounted on a label that was airbrushed using my Copic ABS and V09. I layered it on Orange Zest (PTI). I also used Orchid Opulence, Black, Stamper's Select White and some more Basic Grey Eerie. I also used Martha's Drippy Goo border punch (one of my new favs!) and some orange polka-dotted organza ribbon. The sentiment on the tag is from PTI's Boo To You set. It was made with SU's Modern Label punch, a button and some linen thread (SU). I inked everything using some Versa Mark Chalk ink. This will be going in my Etsy store soon - probably in the morning!
Here are the copics I used:
Supplies: Stamps - Frank & Vampire Digi (PCS), Sentiment (PTI); Paper - Orange Zest & Stampers Select White (PTI), Black, Orchid Opulence (SU) and Basic Grey Eerie DP; Ink - Copics, Versa Mark Chalk Ink; Accessories - Nesties, foam tape, ribbon (Offray), button, linen thread (SU), Copic ABS, Modern Label Punch (SU), Drippy Goo Punch (Martha Stewart)
Friday, September 25, 2009
Another Kiki and some not so great news.....
On to my card....I chose another digi Kiki La Rue image from All That Scraps to play along with SCS's SC247 challenge. I like this sketch and plan on using it in the future. I made this card last night, but it is kind of fitting since my little one is under the weather.
The sentiment is from PTI's Tea for Two set. I pulled out more of my Basic Grey Lemonade DP along with some Purely Pomegranate, Pretty in Pink, and some Bermuda Bay. I added stitching to each of the panels. I created the tag by layering 2 tag trio nesties and adding some pink Basic Grey pearls. I picked some of these up at my LSS recently in very pretty colors.
Kiki was colored with copics, cut out and layered onto another panel that was airbrushed using YG00. I added some flower bling to her hair - even a sick Diva can be fabulous! LOL! This cutie is now in my Etsy store along with some other recently posted cards - go check it out - link is in my right sidebar.Here are the Copics I used.
I am going to take a hot bath and go to bed early tonight! I did not sleep well last night and after the day I have had, I just need some relaxation! Tootles...~Tori
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Sweet as can be!
When I saw this image, I knew I had to have it and I had to use some of my new BG Lemonade paper! I also decided that my new Bermuda Bay paper along with some Pretty in Pink & Kiwi Kiss looked nice with it.Lastly, I used a Martha border punch and my sewing machine to add a little interest around the edges!
Here is a close-up of Kiki (whispering "La Rue"!!)Here are the Copics I used:

Supplies: Stamps - Kiki La Rue Digi & Sweet Treats (ATS); Paper - Bermuda Bay, Pretty in Pink, Kiwi Kiss (all SU), Stamper's Select (PTI), BG Lemonade DP; Ink - Copics; Accessories - Copic ABS, Boho Blossom Punch (SU), Lace Border Punch (Martha Stewart), Lemonade Glazed Brad (BG), sewing machine, Leaves (SU Sizzlit)
Have a great week! ~Tori
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Too Cute to Spook!
Emma was colored with Copics, cut out and layered onto an oval that I airbrushed using YG95. I created the sentiment on my computer and the hole was punched using my Crop-A-Dile. I added a little Old Olive Twill to finish off the tag. I used Martha's Drippy Goo punch on this one - searched all over town and then ran into it at Hobby Lobby the other day! YAY for fun finds! I know you are so sick of seeing the new Basic Grey Eerie from me, but I am in love!!I paired it with Kiwi Kiss, Pumpkin Pie and black CS.
She looks ready for candy, eh? Speaking of which...I lucked out and already got my boys costumes early for great prices! YAY for saving money! = {more $$ for scrappy stuff!} LOL!Here are the Copics I used:
Supplies: Stamps - Cow Emma (ATS), sentiment (pc generated); Paper - pumpkin pie, kiwi kiss, black, BG Eerie DP, Stamper's Select White (PTI); Ink - Copics; Accessories - goo punch (MS), Copic ABS, Olive Twill (SU), Oval Nesties, sewing machine, Crop-A-DileThanks for taking a look! Have a great week! ~Tori
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Spooky Trevor
Mummy Trevor was colored with copics, cut out and mounted on an airbrushed background. I paired Pumpkin Pie, Basic Grey and Black CS with some new Basic Grey Eerie DP. The sentiment is from PTI's Boo To You set. I just got some new halloween punches from Martha and could not wait to use them - I used the fence on this one!
Supplies: Stamps - Mummy Trevor Digi (ATS), Sentiment (PTI); Paper - Pumpkin Pie, Basic Grey, Black (all SU), Basic Grey Eerie DP; Ink - Copics; Accessories - Copic ABS, button, linen thread (SU), punches - Fence (Martha Stewart), Word Window & Modern Label Punches (SU), sewing machine, nesties
Thanks for stopping by! ~Tori
Monday, September 21, 2009
Delightful! SC246
I colored her with my copics, cut her out and layered her on a Nestie Label that I airbrushed with my Copic ABS. I added some purple stickles to her skirt, b/c this witch is cute and stylish! I used some of my new Basic Grey Eerie DP - I love this stuff! The card base is Pumpkin Pie and I stamped it with Cats & Bats from Inkadinkadoo stamp using some Versa Mark chalk ink. I also inked the kiwi kiss and Orchid Opulence papers using the same ink. The sentiment comes from PTI's Boo To You set. I used my new SU Modern label punch, a button, some green DMC floss and my copic ABS for the tag.
Here is a close-up of this cutie-pie! If you are interested, I am going to be uploading this card to my Etsy store tonight.
Here are the copics I used.Supplies: Stamps - Witch Emma Digi (ATS), Sentiment (PTI), Bats Flourishes (Inkadinkadoo); Paper - Pumpkin Pie, Kiwi Kiss, Orchid Opulence (all SU), Stamper's Select White (PTI), Basic Grey Eerie DP; Ink - Copics, Versa Mark Chalk Ink; Accessories - Copic ABS, button, DMC floss, Modern Label Punch (SU), Offray Ribbon, Purple Stickles
Have a great rest of the day! ~Tori










