Back to School!

Happy Wednesday, y'all!! Hope everyone is staying cool and hydrated in this heat! OUCH it's hot!

Today, 7 Kids has another challenge for you! This week's challenge is:

Back to School!

It's almost that time of year (silently saying yay!!) and I wanted to make a quick teacher gift and card.I used Shy Kiki LaRue from CC Designs for my card. Something about her clothes just screams school! I decided to make a matching Post-It Note Holder to go with my card. These are super-simple to make using a binder clip, some cardstock, ribbon, post-it notes and a coaster. I used SU cardstock and Paper Studio DP.
I used these Nesties to cut her out. I used Copics to color Kiki and blue ink to distress the edges of the stamped image.

Supplies:
Stamps - Shy KikiLaRue, Sentiment (PTI)
Paper - Paper Studio DP, SU cardstock,
Ink - Memento, Copics
Accessories - Nestabilities, Post it note, coaster, binder clip, ribbon, buttonm star punch

Christmas is Coming!!

Well, it's still pretty far off, but it is never too late to start planning!

I made a new project for the 7 Kids Challenge this week:

Anything But a Card!!

I decided to make a Christmas Planner to help me stay organized this year! Lord knows I need it! I feel like my head is not screwed on straight this year. I definitely have ADD as an adult! I swear I cannot stay on task these days! Ugh! I used Santa's Helper Tilda from Magnolia, which is out of stock at 7 Kids right now, but Tab should be getting her and other Magnolia Christmas stamps back in stock soon!

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Speaking of Magnolia stamps.... Tab is offering a 15% discount on the brand new Winner Takes All Collection Pre-Order (that collection only)!!! Use the code: WINNER through Aug 9th to receive the discount! Such cuties in this collection!

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I used a notepad from PTI for the inside and some 'vintage' Basic Grey papers on the outside. I used Nesties to cut out the title which I created on my PC and distressed it with some Fired Brick Distress Ink to distress all of the edges. I added a poinsetta flower, leaf, pom pom ribbon and pearl brad for embellishments.
Here are the Copics used: E11, 00, 000, R30, R39, 37, 35, 32, E42, 41, 40, E59, 57, 55, 53. I added some Stickles to Tilda's hat and lace on her top. Here is a quick peek at the inside of the planner.

Thanks for stopping by!!

Supplies:
Stamps - Santa's Helper (Magnolia), title (PC)
Paper - SU Cardstock, Basic Grey DP
Ink - Memento, Copics, Distress Ink (Tim Holtz)
Accessories - Stickles, Copic ABS, Nestabilities, Pearl Brad, poinsetta and Leaf, loopy Punch (Martha Stewart)

We all scream for Ice Cream!!!

Happy Wednesday!! Hope everyone is having a fine day so far. My boys have a friend over to play and we are just hanging out today! Love days like this!

7 Kids has a brand new challenge out today:

Texturize It!

*Use lots of product and embossing to add texture to your project!

I decided we all need a little more ice cream in our lives, so I used Ice Cream Birgitta from CC Designs. This super yummy paper is Hello Luscious from Basic Grey (my new favorite!) I distressed all of the edges of the paper with this tool. Quick, easy and adds lots of texture and dimension! I embossed the teal panel behind Birgitta with a Swiss Dots embossing folder. I added some Stickles to her ice cream and the flowers.


Here are the Copics I used:
E11, 00, 000, R30, BG10, 11, 13, Y26, 21, E50, Y17, 11, RV17, 14, 13, G12, 20

Be sure to stop by all of the other 7 Kids DT Members to check out their sweetness too!


Supplies:
Stamps - Ice Cream Birgitta (CC Designs), sentiment (retired CC Designs)
Paper - Hello Luscious (Basic Grey), SU cardstock
Ink - Memento, Copics, SU Pink ink
Accessories - Stickles, Nestabilities, Fern Punch, paper distresser, flowers, bling, ribbon (offray), embossing folder

Thanks for stopping by!

It's So Fluffy! 7 Kids Challenge #24

Happy Wednesday, y'all! Hope everyone is staying cool today! It is supposed to be 100 degrees today in jax, FL and the wildfires here are making it very smokey! So, I think I will just stay inside and craft today! Pull up a glass of lemonade and come check out my latest card for the 7 Kids Challenge Blog.

The challenge this week is to make it FLUFFY using felt, suede, fun flock or Flower Soft.

I chose to use the Raspberry Fizz Ultra Fine Flower Soft on Tilda's flowers in her basket! I used the Tilda with Flowing Hair stamp. The DP is some Lemonade from Basic Grey as well as some polka dot Bo Bunny DP too. Tilda was cut out using this Nestie. I inked the edges of the stamped image and the sentiment (CC Designs) with some SU retired ink.

I colored Tilda with these Copics:

Skin - E11, 00, 000, R30

Hair - E59, 57, 35, 53

Dress - E95, 93, 21, 00, 000

All Else - E37, 35, 33, 31, W5, 3, 00, C5, 3, 1

Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies:
Stamps - Tilda with Flowing Hair, sentiment (CC Designs)
Paper - Lemonade DP (Basic Grey), Bo Bunny DP, SU cardstock
Ink - Memento, Copics
Accessories - Flower Soft, Nestabilities, Fern Punch, leaf punch (MS), WOC flowers

Feelin' Hot, Hot, Hot!!

Happy Wednesday, y'all!! Today is my day to host the Challenge over at 7 Kids College Fund Cahallenge Blog! So, pop on over to see all of the details!

This week's challenge is:

Feelin' Hot, Hot, Hot (share the Love)

Make a Hot, Summery card, but NO Magnolia Stamps!!

That's right folks - No Maggies!! We love our Maggies, but want to share the love with some of the other awesome stamps 7 Kids carries!I used the Shimmer Redkelp image from CC Designs for my card. 7 Kids carries a huge selection of CC Designs stamps - go check them out! The sentiment comes from CC Designs as well (I think it's retired). I airbrushed both the sentiment and the panel behind Shimmer using Copic Marker and Nesties to cut them out. The orange panel was embossed using this Cuttlebug folder. I used an EK Success border punch behind that panel. Shimmer wouldn't be Shimmer without a little Stickles (or a lot!). I airbrushed clear Dew Drops with BG13 to match my project and added some Stickles to them too. There is a bit of ribbon and a shell charm to finish off the card!

I colored this image a while back, but I will try to recall what Copic colors I used:

Skin - E11, 00, 000, R30

Hair - BG13, 11, 10, 0000

Fins - YG 97, 95, 93, 21

All Else - YR18, 16, 15, E43, 42, 41, 40, BG11, YR16

Be sure anre check out the rest of the DT's Summery Goodness!

Supplies:
Stamps - Shimmer Redkelp (CC Designs), sentiment CC Designs
Paper - Bo Bunny DP, Cardstock SU
Ink - Memento, Copics
Accessories - Stickles, Copic ABS, Nestabilities, Fern Punch, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, ribbon, shell charm, Dew Drops

Have a Beachin' Birthday!!

Happy Wednesday, y'all!! I hope everyone is having a great day so far. I am a little under the weather this week. I managed to catch my 6 year olds sinus infection and was in bed for 18 hours yesterday. I am feeling better today, but still totally stuffy and resting.

7 Kids has a brand new challenge out today!!

Sketch with A Twist!!

Here is the sketch:

The twist is to make is Beach Themed!!

I decided to use Henry the Mouse with Cocktail from Whiff of Joy for my card. Doesn't his shirt scream beach??

This sentiment has to be one of my all time favorite sentiment by Stampendous. It's for adults only - a little too edgy for kids don't cha think? I don't use it nearly enough either. The papers are from a Junkitz travel set I have had for years. I inked all of the edges with some Really Rust ink (SU) and added lots of Stickles to Henry's concoction and around the image and sentiment. I added some Glossy Accents to his glass and his glasses. Die cuts are Nestabilities and the shell border punch is EK Success. Not sure where I got this charm, but 7 Kids carries some cute beach ones here.

Be sure to stop by challenge blog to see what the other talented 7 Kids ladies have cooked up!

Supplies:
Stamps - Henry Mouse with Cocktail (WOJ), sentiment (Stampendous)
Paper - PTI, Junkitz DP, Bazzill,
Ink - Memento, Copics
Accessories - Stickles, Nestabilities, Glossy Accents, PTI ribbon, charm, shell border punch (EK success)

You're So Sweet!!

Happy Wednesday!! It looks to be another glorious, but hot day here in FL (just like I like it!!) Hoping the weather is calming down around the rest of the States.

Today, 7 Kids has another awesome new Challenge:

Flowers or Showers

I decided to go with Flowers!!

I used Tilda with Ice Cream on this Scalloped Easel Card. Ice Cream is perfect for a day like today!!

Follow this link for instructions on making this scalloped easel card. The sentiment is from a PTI set and the DP is from Memory Box. I airbrushed the heart doily with some R83 Copic Marker. It's a bit hard to tell, but I added lots of Stickles to the flowers and the lower portion of her ice cream. The top part of her ice cream has Glossy Accents added to it.

Here is the inside of the card. I left the pink panel for writing on.
Copics used:
Skin - E11, 00, 000, R30
Hair - E57, 35, 53, 50
Clothes - R85, 83, 81, G24, 21, 20, YG00, C3, 1
Accessories - Y21, 26, E37, 35

We would love for you to play along, just make sure you use a stamp that 7 Kids carries!! Can't wait to see what you make!

Supplies:
Stamps - Ice Cream Tilda, Sentiment (PTI)
Paper - SU Cardstock, Memory Box DP
Ink - Memento, Copics
Accessories - Stickles, Copic ABS, Nestabilities, Fern Punch, Heart Doily, Glossy Accents, Flowers (WOC), leaf punch (Martha Stewart), SU ribbon

Happy Spring!! 7 Kids Challenge #19

Happy Wednesday y'all!! Hope everyone is doing well. I am struggling with my Mojo lately. We went to Kona, Hawaii about a week and a half ago and I have been struggling to get back into my crafting!

Today, 7 Kids has a brand new challenge:

Make a Spring or Easter card

I decided to make a Spring card using Sweet Tilda.

I also used the Fairy Tale Butterfly image and a sentiment from CC Designs. The DP is from MME's Summer Song pack from about a year ago. It is very bright and a little out of my comfort zone, but I am working with it!! I added Stickles to the butterfly and the flowers.

Copics used: E11, 00, 000, R20, Y38, 35, 32, Y0000, R37, 35, 33, 31, 30, E57, 55, 53, 50

Hope you can join us on this challenge, just remember, Rule #1 is to use a stamp that 7 Kids carries.

Supplies: Stamps - Sweet Tilda, Fairy Tale Butterfly, sentiment CC Designs Paper - PTI Cardstock, MME Summer Song DP Ink - Memento, Copics Accessories - Stickles, Nestabilities, Fern Punch, PTI Ribbon, WOC Flowers

Seeing Dots!

Happy Wednesday, y'all! Hope it is warm and sunny where you are these days! I got fried this weekend at the beach with family friends. My legs are still very red and painful! I don't think I have been burned like that since I was a kid. Ouch!

7 Kids has a brand new challenge this week:

SEEING SPOTS!!

Pull out your polka dots and play with us, won't you?

(Be sure and use a stamp 7 Kids carries)

Well at least, Beach Tilda was smart and applied her sunscreen before she got to the beach to ensure she didn't get burned....

She is digging her toes into the sand on the Romantic Sunset Background. The cute sentiment comes from the Lily at the Beach Stamp set from Pink Cat Studio. I airbrushed on top of the sentiment after it was punched out using a Tag Trio Nestability. The flowers are all Prima. Copics: E11, 00, 000, R30, BG15, 13, 11, 10, 0000, B21, 24, E39, 37, 35, 33, 31, 30, Y38, 35, 15, 11, 00, E43, 41, 40, E57, 55, 53, 50, V06, 01

**Just a quick note...this card will not be available on my Etsy shop until after April 5th. **

Supplies: Stamps - Beach Tilda, Romantic Sunset background, Sentiment - Lily at the Beach set (PCS) Paper - Bazill & PTI cardstock, PTI polka dot paper, Gina K White Ink - Memento, Copics Accessories - Stickles, Copic ABS, Nestabilities, Fern Punch, Flowers (Prima), Leaf Punch (Martha Stewart)

Happy Spring - 7 Kids Challenge #17

Happy Wednesday, y'all!! Today is another gorgeous day in FL, except for the smell of burning pine trees....They do periodic controlled burns here to clear land and the smell is awful and makes my allergies go crazy!! Oh well, I will take 78 and sunny today!! So glad we are getting some nice weather.

Today is another awesome 7 Kids Challenge!!

This challenge is:

Use Pink & Flowers on your card!

(and of course a stamp that 7 Kids carries)

I decided to use Jam Tilda and Spring Fence - I was dying to a spring scene. I cut the image out using my Nestabilities, masked it off and airbrushed the grass and sky - easy-peasy!! The sentiment is from CC Designs and was airbrushed as well. The Tilda was cut, colored and adhered on top of the fence, so no masking for her - just the fence. I used a distressing tool to distress around all of the edges of the papers and lightly inked the imaged with some Pretty in Pink SU ink. The papers are all SU (retired) along with Pretty in Pink and So Saffron cardstock. I used Gina K. 120# paper for the images. The flowers are WOC and the fern punch can be found here. The leaf punch is from Martha Stewart.

Here are the Copics used: E11, 00, 000, R30, R85, 83, 81, E57, 55, 53, 50, E39, 37, 29, 35, 33, 31, 30, YG23, 97, 95, 93, B00, 24, Y15, 11


In Other News:

7 Kids has lots of new items for Pre-order and new stuff in Stock:

• New Sew Easy available for Pre-order - the yummiest colors of BAKER's twine you have ever seen!!
• New CC Designs Stamps and Dies in Stock!!
• New and Restock on Prima Flowers and Jelly Bean Gems in Stock
• Melissa Frances papers available for Pre-Order
  

Supplies:
Stamps - Jam Tilda, Spring Fence, sentiment (CC Designs)
Paper - All papers SU, White Paper (Gina K 120#)
Ink - Memento, Copics
Accessories - Stickles, Copic ABS, Nestabilities, Fern Punch, flowers (WOC), swirl punch (EK Success), distressing tool

Tilda with her King Cake!!

Happy Wednesday, y'all!! I hope everyone is having a wonderful day. The weather here has been lovely and much needed. Things are starting to green up and the kids are excited to play outside in the sunshine. (Yay for me!)

7 Kids has a brand new Challenge this week:

Mardi Gras colors:

Purple

Green

Gold

I decided to make Tilda sitting with her King Cake. (For those of you who are not familiar with a King Cake, see this info. They are a hugely symbolic part of Mardi Gras.)

This is Dinner Tilda and Love Cake for this card. The papers are all Stampin Up. To achieve the Gold paper, I used some So Saffron cardstock and sprayed a few layers of Gold Glimmer Mist over it. It is very deep and shimmery! The flowers were all airbrushed as was the sentiment. The yellow flowers have a touch of gold Glimmer Mist (GM) on them too. I used a water brush to lightly brush the yellow parts of the cake with some GM too. I colored Tilda with Copics (don't remember all of them, sorry)I would love to see what you come up with for this challenge!

Supplies:
Stamps - Dinner Tilda, Love Cake - Magnolia Stamps, sentiment (Amy R Birthday Stamps)
Paper - All SU, Gina K. 120 lb. White
Ink - Memento, Copics
Accessories - Stickles, Copic ABS, Nestabilities, Leaf Punch (Martha Stewart), Gold Glimmer Mist, Flowers (Prima), Rinestones, Ribbon (SU), 3-D foam tape, Water Brush

Have Some Cake and Be Square!

Happy Wednesday, y'all. How are ya? I am busy today catching up on projects and cleaning my office.

Today 7 Kids has a brand new challenge:

CALLING ALL SQUARES

make a square card - any size, just has to be square

I used Birthday Tilda from the new So Special Collection.

I decided to take the square theme and also turn it into an easel card. Love the look of these! The papers are from the Jubilee DP set from Memory Box. I airbrushed some doilies with some R24 Copic Marker. I used some Nesties for the sentiment and image and inked around the edges with some Ruby Red ink (SU). The flowers are WOC and have Stickles added to them as well as Tilda's yummy cake! Tiny pearls were added all over for some more dimension. Here is a sideview of the Easel Card.

Here is a front view of this sweetie!

Copics used:

E11, 00, 000, R30, E59, 55, 53, 50, R29, 27, 24, 22, 21, 20, E37, 35, 33, 30, YG97, 95, 93, 91, 21, YR38, Y15, C5, 3, 1, E41, 40

Thanks for stopping by! Make sure and check out the other DT member's projects!

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Supplies:
Stamps - Birthday Tilda (Magnolia Stamps), Sentiment (Hero Arts)
Paper - Cardstock (SU & PTI), Jubilee DP (Memory Box)
Ink - Memento, Copics, Ruby Red Ink (SU)
Accessories - Stickles, Copic ABS, Nestabilities, Fern Punch, Swirl Die Cut (Sizzix), Pearls, SU Ribbon, Sponge, Scoring Tool, Sookwang Tape,

Forever Yours!!

Good Morning ladies!! I hope you are having a wonderful morning so far. I have lots to catch up on today since my kids have been of school for a few days because of the MLK holiday. I went to see The King's Speech movie last night with a girlfriend and I cannot say enough about how good it was!! Amazing and I cannot wait to see it again!

7 Kids has a brand new challenge today!!

Today's Challenge is Challenge Yourself!

The challenge I chose was to create a shabby chic/grunge-y type card. I used lots of different inks for this card. I inked the heart doily with some spun sugar distress ink and the tag with some Tea Dye ink. I followed up both with some Cocoa SU ink around the edges. The cardstock is SU and the DP is Bittersweet from Basic Grey. This sweet girl is Cupid Tilda from Magnolia and the sentiment is from Technique Tuesday. I distressed the flower (WOC) with the same inks and used my favorite fern punch! The tag is a Magnolia Die - it took me forever to track it down.

Copics Used:

Skin - E11, 00, 000, R30

Hair - E57, 55, 53, 50

Clothes/Bow/Etc. - RV04, 00, 000, E37, 35, 33, 31, 30, W5, 3, 1, 00, R39, 37, 35, 32, E43, 42, 41, 40, Y21 & Y26

Supplies:
Stamps - Cupid Tilda (Magnolia), Sentiment (Technique Tuesday)
Paper - Bittersweet DP (Basic Grey), Cardstock (SU)
Ink - Memento, Copics, Distress Inks (Tim Holtz)
Accessories - Circle Punch (SU), Fern Punch, Lace (SU), Flower & Heart Wire Crystals (WOC)

Hot or Cold??

Happy Wednesday, y'all!! Hope everyone is having a good day so far! I am getting errands, etc done today as my hubby is haivng Laser PRK (similar to Lasik) surgery tomorrow and will need lots of TLC through next week. It will be hard to keep him down and resting since he is a workaholic! LOL! Hopefully I will get lots of Maggies colored while taking care of him.

7 Kids College Fund has a new challenge on the Challenge Blog today.

This week's theme is:

Hot or Cold

I was a little tired of the cold, so decided to do a summery card.

I am envious of Pirate Tilda because she is standing by the ocean and it makes me miss fishing....I have not really done and fishing since a brief drop in a lake last summer. I am itching to do some rod bending in the ocean. I am planning on doing some fishing later this year when the hubby and I go to Hawaii! I can't wait. Ok, back to reality....

I used the Tilda with Jolly Roger and Sea Background stamps from Magnolia for my card. The DP is from the Basic Grey Olivia stack and the cardstock and ribbon is SU. The sentiment is from Amy R's Birthday stamp set (All That Scraps). I colored both images with Copics and added lots of aqua Stickles to the waves. The bow was made using my Bow-Easy (great product!) All of the edges were distressed using a distressing tool. Not sure where I got the charm, but Tab has some in her store here.

Here is a close-up of this swashbuckling cutie!
I used the following Copics to color:
Skin: E11, E00, E000, R30
Hair: E57, 55, 53, 50
Clothes: R22, 21, 20, 0000, C7, 5, 3, 1, 00
Flag & Sea Background: E37, 35, 33, 31, 30, BG13, 11, 10, 0000, E43, 42, 41, 40

I will be back later with another post!

Supplies:
Stamps - Tilda with Jolly Roger, Sea Background (both Magnolia stamps), Sentiment (ATS)
Paper - Olivia DP (Basic Grey), SU cardstock
Ink - Memento, Copics
Accessories - Stickles, Bow Easy, Charm, Distressor Tool, Ribbon (SU), Word Window Punch (SU)

Make a Wish Tilda!! 7 Kids Challenge #11

Happy Wednesday, y'all!! Only 3 more days until Christmas!! I still have a few things to wrap, but I am pretty much ready. I do have to admit, I did not get a family Christmas card out this year. I have really beat myself up over it, but I am going to have to let it go this year and just schedule to have them taken in September 2011!!

Before I go any further, I have to wish one of my best friends a Happy Birthday....So,

Happy Birthday, Bev!!

I hope you have a fantastic day!

Challenge # 11 over at 7 Kids College Fund is today and the theme is:

ANYTHING GOES!

So, I made this little birthday card for Bev using the Tilda with Wedding Gifts stamp. This is one of my favorite stamps because it is so versatile! It is great for birthdays, Christmas, Weddings, etc.

I used some Basic Grey Nook and Pantry DP along with some SU cardstock. The sentiment is from Amy R Stamps. Tilda was cut out using the Deckled Nesties. I sponged some So Saffron ink around the edges of the image. The sentiment was punched using 2 different SU punches. I airbrushed the flower with some Y26 Copic marker and my Copic Airbrush System.
I used the following Copics:
Skin - E11, E00, E000, R30 & R20
Hair - E57, E55, E53, E50
Clothes - Y26, Y21, Y11, Y000, R05, R02, R01, E37, E35, E33 and E31
Presents - same as clothes and G20, G11, and G21

Shadow - W3, W1, W00, Colorless Blender


Supplies:
Stamps - Tilda with Wedding Gifts (Magnolia Stamps), Amy R Birthday Sentiment
Paper - Basic Grey Nook & Pantry, SU Cardstock
Ink - Memento, Copics, So Saffron ink (SU)
Accessories - Flower (prima), Nestabilities, Pearl, Swirl Punch, SU Punches, Ribbon (SU), Copic ABS

***Don't forget that Scavenger Hunt #3 is today over at the 7 Kids Blog too! ***

7 Kids News -

1. 7 Kids is having a Christmas Clearance!! Shop the Christmas Section and use the code: XMASCLEARANCE15 for the discount.
2. New colors of Flower Soft are now available here.
3. New Crafter's Companion Stamps are now available here!