Black Widow

I'm on a roll with my Halloween cards. I'm really making all of them different for each one of my pen pals. I know some of the ladies think I'm nutty to make each one different. But it works out great for me, as that I like making these. My ideas keep coming, so I keep creating. Anyways, I received this CB Spider Web folder in the mail the other day from www.creativexpress.com and I couldn't wait to use it. What great service they have! I wanted to make this card a little different than just having a stamped spider on there. So I came up with this idea of using a faux ribbon tag. The spider is actually a Cuttlebug die cut. I don't have any spider stamps this little. I embossed the spider webs in the corners, the spider, and added the rhinestones. I really enjoyed making this card. I hope you enjoy looking. Have a wonderful night!

Stamps-Studio G (sentiment only)
Cardstock-Brazzill Black, SU Whisper White, vellum
Ink-white pigment
Supplies-CB Spider Web folder, CB Spider die cut, scallop punch, CM circle cutter, rhinestones, ribbon, white gel pen, 2-way glue, clear emboss powder, heat tool, tacky tape, faux ribbon tag

Our cat "Oreo"

You know I've always wanted a cat, but we never even considered one because we have a German Shepard that doesn't tolerate any kind of animal smaller than her. Well, 2 weeks ago on Sunday morning before church, my husband comes in the house to tell me that he wanted to show me something in the garage. I said, what...is it that important at 7am in the morning. He told me that it was black and white. I'm thinking it's another skunk. Because we were having a few in our backyard since we live behind an open field. Anyways, I saw it. It wasn't a skunk. It was a cute kitten. He said he saw it just walking in the front yard. Now, think about it...why would a kitten be walking the streets. I'm thinking it was dropped off. It had a collar, so I know it had belonged to someone. My kids made lost posters and everything. After a week goes by, we still have this kitten. We decided to keep it and not let the dog in the house. The kids have rules now, the dog does not come in the house at all because she'll go for the cat. Bad enough, the kitten likes to sit on the window sill and just stare outside at the dog while the dog just barks away. We will have to think up a plan as winter arrives with the dog though. But until then, the dog is fine outside. Oreo is so playful and follows me everywhere. When my sister comes to visit, I will make sure we have a cat sitter or something to get rid of the dander in the house so her daughter can visit without any allergy problems.

Did You Say "Mummy"?

Ok! So I am addicted to making Halloween cards. Have you noticed? Here is another one. I've been seeing several mummy cards over at SCS and thought I would give it a try using the dryer sheet technique. My husband doesn't think it looks like a mummy, but what does he know! What do you think? Anything else I should add? Before I started, I thought to myself...hmmm, I better get some kind of gloves if I'm going to work with spray adhesive. This stuff can be very sticky and messy. Anyways, I cut strips of one dryer sheet and sponged the edges of them. I cut a piece of watercolor paper to the size of the base card. I then used the spray adhesive so I can add the strips. I let it dry for a good 10 minutes before I put it all together. I also sponged the edges of the base card. I used my Creative Memories circle punches for the eyes. This was super easy to make. BTW, who's your MUMMY?

Ink-Distress Tea Dye
Cardstock-watercolor paper 120lb
Supplies-dryer sheet (Bounce), CM circle punches, sponge, latex gloves, spray adhesive

My View Master Card

And boy was this ever a difficult one to make. My goodness. I think I must of made like 4 different inner circles just to get it right with the center fastener. It just wasn't working out for me. Maybe, I was just tired. Hey, I didn't give up though. The card is 1/16 inch shorter than normal because of the notch that didn't want to line up but it looks ok. I had trouble using the decorative scissors also. I just never seem to get those to cut just right. I used the Studio G mini $1 stamps that I had from last year and a couple from the SU Sweeter Tweeters set. It would be so cool for you to see the images move from one place to another, but I think you get the general idea. Remember when you were a child. Did you have these things? I used my CB Bats and added pop dots to them to attach to the front of the card. The tricky part about this card front is the tape on the inside. If you get it to close to the white circle paper, it will not turn. This is actually cute in person and hope whoever receives it enjoys it too. TFL! Have a wonderful night!

Stamps-SU Sweeters Tweeters, Studio G
Cardstock-Brazzill Black, DCWV DP, Whisper White
Ink-Versafine Onyx Black, Yoyo Yellow
Supplies-decorative scissors, CB Bats, fastener, Mark It Markers by Bic, ribbon,
CM Circle Cutter, pop dots, sponge, tacky tape, gold gel pen

SC194 Patchwork Fluffles

So, I jumped a couple of holidays. Because I wanted to play with this cute Fluffles stamp that I found at Michaels, of course using my 50% coupon. As I was making this card, it reminded me of one of my pen pals. She loves her cat Koby but she gets into everything. I guess my turn will come as we adopted a cat too. I love doing the challeges at SCS that require a quilt pattern. The DP is DCWV from last year. I also like using the sewing machine to add the applique stitch. I colored the image using the Prismacolor pencils, Mineral Spirits, and the blending stump. I added a little bit of glitter with 2-way glue. That stuff works great! I added 2 dew drops and used Diamond Glaze on the ornaments also. I really like the outcome on this card as it was fun to make. I really hope our new cat will not do this come Christmas time. Have a good night!

Stamps-Fluffles Garland-Stampendeous
Cardstock-Brazzill Red, SU Old Olive, Whisper White, DCWV DP
Ink-Versafine Onyx Black, SU Yoyo Yellow
Supplies-sewing machine, glitter, 2-way glue, pop dots, Prismacolor Pencils, Mineral Spirits, blending stump, dew drops, corner punch, SU piercing tool, ribbon

Wicked Witch

Everytime I see or want to play with this witch and her shoes. I'm always trying to get more of it than just stamping the image onto some cardstock. I really had fun coming up with the ideas that came along with her. This works great for both challenges too at SCS. I stamped the 2 images onto white c/s and colored them using the Mark It colored markers (from Target). I used black embossing powder on everything that is black on her. I used clear embossing powder for the hair, stockings, moon, and the buckles. I cut out each piece. I hand drew the dress and punched 2 small holes in the sides for the ribbon as her hands. Then I used a circle punch on felt to get the cauldron. (close up picture) The ribbon in the pot is just scrap pieces. So, don't be throwing those scraps away. You may need them when you at least expect it. One thing about this card, is that...it's time consuming. Be patient!
Have a wicked night!

Stamps-SU Halloween Backgrounds, Studio G
Cardstock-Black, Eggplant Mulberry, Lime,
Yo Yo Yellow
Ink-Versafine Onyx Black
Supplies-ribbon, CB swiss dots, scissors, black and clear embossing powders, heat tool, star brads, dew dots, CB scallop squares, sponge, corner punch

My Birthday Weekend!

Did you have a nice weekend? It was such a beautiful this weekend that my family went on a country drive down Route 66. It was interesting to see all these little old towns and the historic buildings. Amazing! We saw tons of bikers out that day too. We ended up at this place called POPS. It's a convenience store that has over 500 different kinds of soda pop. The boysenberry was my favorite. The kids got weird flavors like cotton candy soda and sore grapes. YUCK! My husband picked out a red hot rootbeer, oh my! We saw many different types of old barns and the big red one was my favorite. It was built in 1912. I can't imaging taking Route 66 across 6 states when they had to use it years ago. It was a great day and both of my kids behaved like kings. No bickering!
The picture of the soda pop are my kids and my husband. I am not in the picture because I was taking the photo. That happens quite a few times. I need to carry my tripod more often to get with the photo. The red barn is now used for dance halls. It looks small from the outside but it's amazing on the inside. The bed and breakfast looked interesting also. Thanks for dropping by!

SC122 House Mouse Tweets

I know what you are probably thinking. Another mice card. I had this stamp just sitting there looking at me saying, "aren't you going to ink us"! You know when I bought this stamp, I said to myself...wow! That would be alot of coloring. Yes it is as a matter of fact. I almost gave up on it. But once I started I couldn't give up. I'm not a quitter. I've also wanted to try the technique using Pearl Ex. I didn't know that this stuff can get messy. You should of seen the mess on my stamping space. Next time, I have to be more careful I guess. It took me 3 different shades of greens from my Prismacolor pencils to get the house the way I wanted to look. And a little touch of a black pencil as well. I also played with some chalk too. The mice have a little bit of Diamond Glaze on them for their costumes. The leaves are are colored with the colored pencils as well. I went back over them with school glue, Bronze Pearl Ex, and the heat gun. This was a very time consuming card to do, but I'm glad that I did finish it. You would think that I would be getting tired of making these House Mouse cards but I am not. They are really fun to color and the images are just as cute as can be. Only in the stamp of course! Thanks for dropping by!

Stamps-House Mouse Tweet Treats by Stampabilities, Printworks Clear stamps (Thanksgiving Blessing), Studio G
Cardstock-rust, black, old olive, watercolor
Ink-Versafine Onyx Black
Supplies-Pearl Ex #664 Bronze, Prismacolor Pencils, blending stump, Odorless Mineral Spirits, scallop punch by Paper Studio, pop dots, glue dots, stipple brush, SU Pastels, heat gun, diamond glaze

SC149 House Mouse Pumpkin

So, I decided to make another mouse card. Isn't he cute? But only in the stamp. I hope you don't mind them. I started out using 2 pieces of dp from MM and ran them through the cb swiss dots folder. Attached! I took a piece of black c/s for the center and added another piece of the printed dp. I ran it through the cb script folder as well. I stamped the mouse with black ink onto vanilla c/s and used prismacolor pencils with mineral spirits. I used my piercing tool for the corners. I stamped 2 images from the Studio G stamps onto vanilla c/s and used the cb die squares to mount. They are mounted onto a black scallop square as well. All images are held on with pop dots for the dimensional look. The candy corn is also colored with primsacolor pencils and mineral spirits. I went over the mouse and the candy corn with 2-way glue and clear emboss powder. Heat set. I added brads to the corners to complete. This was really a fun challenge to do, thanks to Roxie at SCS. Have a mice day!

Stamps-House Mouse Lil Pumpkin by Stampabilities, Studio G
Cardstock-Very Vanilla, Brazzill Black, Only Orange, MM DP
Ink-Versafine Onyx Black
Supplies-CB Script & CB Swiss Dots folders, CB Scallop Squares, sponge, brads, prismacolor pencils, mineral spirits, blending stuff, clear emboss powder, 2-way glue, heat gun, copic marker, pop dots

SC131 Whimsical Pumpkin

Ok, this time I wanted to make some quick and simple cards for my friends, so this challenge worked great for me. I really enjoy doing these challenges at SCS because it helps me out. It usually takes me quite some time to come up with ideas if I don't have a quide line. Anyways, here is my story. I cut 2 pieces of MM DP for the layout. I added polka dotted ribbon to hide the seam. Thanks to my pen pal Laura for the ribbon. I stamped the pumpkin using black ink onto watercolor paper. I then colored it using prismacolor pencils, odorless mineral spirits, and a blending stump. This part was really quick! I added a small amount of green stickles to the leaf and wiped it off just a tab. Just enough to add shine. I used my corner punch and added black spots using a sharpie pen. I felt like it needed something else so I used the mini die cut tags from CB. I stamped October, sponged the edges with ink, and added an eyelet. Both images are attached using dimensionals. Have a great day!

Stamps-Stampabilities (Whimsical Pumpkin), Studio G clear stamps
Cardstock-black, only orange, MM DP, watercolor
Ink-Versafine Onyx Black
Supplies-CB mini die cut tags, prismacolor pencils, mineral spirits, blending stump, pop dots, eyelet, ribbon, black sharpie, corner punch, stickles, sponge

Googlie Eyed Spiders

I've been on a Halloween card making lately, so bare with me and my posts. This is just a simple card that I came up with for some of my friends. I started out by stamping some spiders from the Studio G stamps onto orange c/s with black ink. I then ran it through the cb swirl folder. I used clear embossing powder and heat dry on the spiders. I mounted some spider web dp on the top side. (I didn't think to add Flock to the webs until it was too late). I added a piece of black c/s for the middle and stamped the sentiment onto vanilla c/s. I used my ribbon hole punch to added the ribbon and tied bows. I used MS web punch for the corners. I also added googlie eyes to the spiders. TFL! Have a wonderful day.

Stamps-Studio G
Cardstock-basic black, light pumpkin, making memories dp, vanilla
Ink-Versafine black ink
Supplies-cb swirls folder, googlie eyes, MS web punch, ribbon & punch, 2-way glue, emboss powder, heat gun, sponge

SC123 Boo To You

I wanted to do something with ghosts and started to play around with this sketch at Splitcoaststampers. This is what I came up with. I started with old olive c/s, trimmed to fit, and used my CB square die cut for the openings in the window. I then used the CB traffic jam folder for the panels. I stamped the ghosts with white ink onto black c/s which was a larger square. I placed them the images in the windows and taped on the back. I added a roof top by cutting out a piece of black with the a tee-top and ran it through the traffic jam folder as well. I added a strip of black and scored down the middle. I cut strips for the awning. I also added a small piece of black c/s for the window frame and scored to attach. I added 2 small strips to the sides of the window. Once I had everything in place, I decided to add the googlie eyes to the ghosts for more character. I stamped 2 bats from Halloween Backgrounds onto purple c/s and sponged around the edges. I cut a strip of black c/s that would fit underneath the window pane and stamped the sentiment with white ink. I attached it with 2 ribbons and tacky tape. This was time consuming but I think it came out ok. What do you think? Have a Boo-ti-ful day!

Stamps-Halloween Backgrounds, Studio G
Cardstock-basic black, old olive, purple
Ink-Versafine black ink, white pigment ink
Supplies-cb square die cuts, cb traffic jam folder, scissors, sponge, goolie eyes, ribbon w/ribbon punch, glue dots, tacky tape, score tool

SC181 Hang in There...

WOW! It was a gorgeous day today. The weather pattern changed for us and there's no rain in the forecast. I made this card for a friend of mine. I thought it was perfect for her. I started out by following the sketch challenge at Splitcoaststampers. I'm still learning that you can go outside of the box a little and hopefully this fits the sketch. I stamped the Changito monkey onto vanilla c/s and also the sentiment on the side using black ink. The vanilla c/s is 2 separate pieces. I cut to trim the second piece and used my threading water punch. I added brads and a piece of pink c/s underneath. I used my Prismacolor pencils with Odorless Mineral Spirits for the coloring. I attached a ribbon to hide the seam and added a small bow. I added the Prima flowers with the rhinestones to finish. The whole image is on there with dimensionals. I didn't think I would like these colors together, but when I look at it now...I think it's pretty!
I love how this turned out. TFL! Have a great day!

Stamps-Changito by Stampendous (Bouquet & Hang in There)
Cardstock-SU Old Olive, SU Vanilla, SU Chocolate Chip, misc piece of pink.
Ink-Verasfine Onyx Black
Supplies-CB Swirls folder, prismacolor pencils, odorless mineral spirits, pop dots, rhinestones, ribbon, threading water punch, brads, copic pen for shading, prima flowers

I Miss My Nikon

I wanted to let you know that if my pictures on my blog look like they are fuzzy, it's because I'm using my small Olympus camera. I had to put my Nikon in the shop. I remember hitting the flash area on the car while we were up north trying to get out from the rain. Well, the next time I went to use it, it didn't work for me. I was getting very frustrated and tried all the other buttons too. Nothing! I spent too much money on this camera for it not to work. So I decided I better take it to the camera shop. The guy at the shop fixed the flash part of the camera but didn't go any further inside. There's lots of tiny particles in there that would make the cost of fixing the problem and it would be like $300 to fix. He recommended me to get an adapter Speed of Light flash for the time being. If I want to fix it later, then I can do it. So, needless to say I bought the adapter for $160. I need the flash and plus I've always wanted one. Now, I can take pictures using a flash but it won't be ready until Monday. My theory on this is...If you can afford a BMW, then you can afford to fix it. Same here, if I can afford to have this Nikon D50, then I should be able to fix the problem. My thoughts to you..Be careful with your cameras, you don't know what's it going to cost you later. Thanks for listening and have a great day!

SC182 Sisters Quilt

Prayers for those battling the Ike hurricane. We are due to have our rains tomorrow and into next week. Stay safe!
I love this sketch layout and thought it would work for great for my twin sister. We are both quilters. I wanted to make this extra special and spent some time getting it right. When I saw this stamp at HL, I knew I had to get it. I started out by using my CB square die cuts with the black and dp paper. Once I had them secured, I took my white gel pen and made stitching along the edges of each square. I mounted all 9 squares onto vanilla c/s. I added the ribbon and tied. Then secured it using tacky tape. I stamped the image onto vanilla c/s using black ink. I used my Mark It pens to trace the lines and color the flowers. I mounted to coral, olive, and black c/s. I attached the image using pop dots. I added mini rhinestones to the flowers. I wanted a coral flower but I didn't have any but I had a white prima flower. I colored the flower using my Peach Parfait Mark it pen. I added a small prima flower and a rhinestone to finish the look. It is on there with glue dots. I really enjoyed making this card, as this will be for my sisters birthday!
Have a great weekend!

Stamps-Stampabilities (You're My Sister)
Cardstock-Brazzill Black, SU Vanilla, SU Old Olive, SU Cameo Coral, MME dp
Ink-Versafine Onyx Black
Supplies-CB Square die cuts, white gel pen, rhinestones, Mark It pens, prima flowers, ribbon, glue dots, pop dots, tacky tape

SC193 Be Happy

Ok, I took a break from making mice cards. I haven't seen any for days. I purchased some new stamps from Michaels when they were having those 40% entire purchase coupons. Yes, I took advantage of it. This stamp I used is called Be Happy by Hampton Arts. This challenge gave me some trouble though. I almost gave up. I kept trying different stamps to get the right look. I decided to keep this one. I colored the image with my markers, added clear buttons, dew dots, and stickles to the flowers. The ribbon is just a piece of scraps put together. Just fit perfect in the space. Thanks for dropping by.

Stamps-Hampton Arts SC0018 Be Happy
Cardstock-Brazzill textured teal, whisper white, olive vellum (med. weight)
Supplies-Marvy colored markers, cb swiss dots and flowers vine folders, ribbon, mini glue dots, MS pop dots, white galaxy pen, stickles, dew dots, buttons, ticket corner punch, tacky tape

A Mice Halloween

You wouldn't believe the mice that have been hanging around at my house. They have been coming from the open field that we live by. We don't have anyone living behind us and plus they are getting ready to build some more new homes. I told my husband that this is as far as it goes for me living on any farm. I will miss feeding the birds but right now, it's not going to happen. I don't want to attract anymore mice. I am terrified of mice that I cleared everything of my cupboards that had boxes in them and replaced them with plastic containers. I have been staying out of my upstairs and not stamping for the last week because of the mice. We have set several traps and have been catching them too, but enough is enough. We would get up early in the morning about 4am and hear the mice in the attic. YUCK! Finally, I called the exterminator to come out and get rid of them. He set bait with poison so hopefully this will work. It's been 2 days and I haven't seen or heard mice yet. So, I thought these HM stamps would be perfect for my Halloween cards this year.
Have a Mice day!

Stamps-HM (clear stamps by Paper Studio), Stars and Swirls
Cardstock-black brazzil, light orange, whisper white, light yellow, DCWV dp
Ink-black stazon, light orange
Supplies-CM oval cutting system, CB
Halloween sentiment die cut, Sizzix die cut tags, prismacolor pencils, blending stumps, mineral spirits, mark it pen, white galaxy pen, clear emboss powder, heat gun, brads, tacky tape, pop dots, star punch, chalk, q-tips, 2-way glue
Dimensions-4 1/4 x 8 1/2 Scored at 2 1/8 from the end on both sides.

SC191 Wish

Happy Labor Day! And what a beautiful day it was. I pretty much stamped all day and it was nice. The boys were with their dad making model cars.
I saw this sketch on www.splitcoaststampers.com and I knew what stamp I wanted to use. I started out by taking the CB swiss dots folder and using it with Pumpkin Pie c/s. I also used it on the dp. I took the ticket corner punch and just used it on the 2 corners on the dp and added brads. I colored the flowers using my Marvy markers and a colored pencil with a little of the mineral spirits. I stamped the sentiment from SU Small Script onto white c/s and put it inside a file tab. I mounted the image onto Green Galore c/s and added pop dots for the dimensional look. I used my corner punch and added white stickles. I added some dew dots with mini glue dots to the flowers, but I hope it doesn't look bad. I think I might of over did it. Does it look ok? I enjoyed making this challenge. Have a great day!

Stamps-SU Small Script, Stampabilities Flower Garden
Cardstock-SU Pumpkin Pie, SU Rose Red, SU Whisper White, SU Green Galore, misc dp
Ink-none
Supplies-CB Swiss Dots folder, brads, ticket corner punch, corner punch, file tab, pop dots, glue dots, dew dots, mineral spirits, colored pencil, stickles, diamond glaze