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SFYTT January 2012

2012-01-31T20:01:00.001-06:00

I missed out on playing with Jen's SFYTT last year, despite the best of intentions... so this year, with no time to spare, I finally got my butt in gear!

It's certainly not my best or my favorite card by any means - honestly, I've never screwed up so much on one card before - but it is what it is. I really need to jump-start my mojo; all this freedom has left me a little overwhelmed, and I no longer know where to even begin in my craft room! (lol!)

Anyway, here it is:

Papers: Basic Grey "Marjolaine", PTI Stamper's Select White
Stamp: PTI "Birthday Basics"
Other: Washi Tape, Cappuccino Baker's Twine (The Twinery)
Tools: 1.75" Circle Punch, 2-3/8" Circle Punch

Sorry for the crappy photo; I told you I had no time to spare to get this entered!

Have a great night!
Steph

Moxie Fab World's "Map To Your Heart" Challenge!

2012-01-09T09:14:00.000-06:00

Hello, hello!

Just wanted to share the card I made for my Dad's birthday this year; it uses a bit of Echo Park's 'For The Record' line, as well as the Herringbone background technique (with vintage sheet music, some sort of Asian newspaper, and an old map - from one of Gauche Alchemy's kits).

You can't really see it in the photo, but the image panel has been stamped with PTI's "Background Basics: Sheet Music" set in their Chamomile ink for a wee bit of added interest, and to help convey the whole 'Birthday' theme. The sentiment is from PTI's "Sending You" set. The image panel is also adhered with pop dots, again for a little more interest - but that's about the extent of it. I didn't want to add too much to the card because a) it's for a man, and b) I really wanted to focus on the background - definitely a go-to technique for me. (Thanks Beate Johns, for coming up with it - or at least for putting the tutorial on SCS!)

I also discovered that this card fits with the Moxie Fab World's "Map to Your Heart" challenge, so I'll be linking it up over there.

In other news, I'm officially 'free' from all Design Teams, and plan on keeping it that way for some time. I'll be posting here when I feel like it, and/or I find a challenge that something I've created fits into or that really inspires me. My big New Year's Resolution is to actually use a bunch of the product I've accumulated over the last 7 years, which wasn't happening when I was making sure to use 'dt-ok' product. (Besides, if the world's supposed to end in December, I don't want my whole stash destroyed without having ever been used! LOL!)

Anyway, thanks for stopping in - I hope 2012 has been off to a great start for everyone!
Steph

PWCO SUper Sketch #105!

2011-11-02T10:08:00.000-05:00

Happy hump day!

It's sketch time again at PWCO - play along with at least two of our challenges this month (no excuses - you've got until the 30th to play!), and you'll be entered to win YOUR CHOICE of TWO PWCO Rubber Stamps OR November's PaperCard Kit!!!

Here's my take on it:

Dear Blogger, I hate you and the way you keep flipping my photos.
(Thanks to all who gave suggestions on how to fix that - but they all require way more effort than I'm willing to put forth. Sorry! lol)

I quite enjoyed making this card, actually. I broke the Copics out, and although I'm definitely rusty, I don't think it turned out horrible... (Reds are not nice to me, but they did ok this time!) I added Stickles to the large snowflakes, a bit on the ground, and the snow under the snowman; there's Liquid Pearls on all the smaller snowflakes (the dots) - and there's Moonlight Smooch on the white accents on the girl's coat and the snowman's hat. Used some PTI Aqua Mist, Pure Poppy & Rustic White cardstock, and PTI's Background Basics: Newsprint stamp set. The sentiment comes with PWCO/RAM's Magical Christmas stamp.

I hope you're all having a wonderful start to your Novembers - we haven't had any snow yet... but they keep threatening us with it for the weekend!

Laters!
Steph

PWCO New Release!!!!

2011-10-29T10:00:00.001-05:00

It's time, it's time!!!

Welcome to the PWCO New Release Blog Hop! Today, we are releasing TWO NEW CRITTER SETS (plus two sentiment sets to match)! Woohoo!!!

If you've come here from Alice's Blog, you're on the right track; if you've just stopped in here, you'll want to head back to the PWCO Blog to see what the fuss is all about!

Alright, ready for some projects?! Here we go!

First up, here's Dillion the Duck - and a matching sentiment! Both new sets also have a full sentiment set available to accompany them, and they are just great! A few people I know have all had baby boys recently, so I've been in serious need of appropriate cards - Dillion made that super quick & easy to accomplish!

I can't really explain why the next 3 cards are all sideways. I edited them so they are right-side-up, but when I upload them here, they show up sideways. Just go with it. (lol)

Anyway, this one uses Foxy the Fox - and I love her! She took me FOREVER to colour, because I wanted her fur to look just right. I'm pretty happy with the way it turned out in the end... and I thought she had so much detail, it would be nice to really feature her front & centre on a card!

Here, we have Patti the Pig! One of her full matching sentiments is "Sending You Hogs & Kisses", but for this card, I only inked up the Hogs & Kisses part.... it just fit my layout better!

And last, but certainly not least, we've got Orest the Owl! There's some major dimension on this card - Orest is actually sitting on a double-layer of pop-dots, just so I could get his feet over top of the button! (lol)

That's all from me today - make sure you head over to see what Bella has in store for you!

Also, make sure you hop along to all the blogs - we've all got a letter for you, and when combined in order, it'll get you a 10% discount on ALL PWCO Stamps (and when you combine that with the 10% off you already get when you buy the bundle sets, that's 20% off on all the new release stamps!)

My letter for you is:

"R"

Alrighty, have yourselves a great day - and have a wonderful Halloween!!!

Steph

PWCO Super Sketch #104!

2011-10-26T10:23:00.000-05:00

Happy hump day!!

It's time for this week's sketch at PaperWorks Co and it's a really versatile one! I kept it super simple though... 'cause I can.

It's another super pink one... but when you have a little girl, pink cards are always needed! (lol) I used my favourite Zoie the Zebra again, and a PWCO Sentiment from THIS SET. A little PTI Funky Town patterned paper, some Raspberry Fizz and Stamper's Select White cardstock... a touch of a T1 Copic marker... and TADA! Done.

Have a great day!
Steph

PWCO New Release SNEAK PEEK!

2011-10-25T11:21:00.000-05:00

Hola!

PaperWorks Co. is (finally!) having a new release! Things got crazy with the Boss Lady's impending wedding... but now that it's all said and done, and the ball & chain are attached, we're having a DOUBLE RELEASE! What's that mean for you? TWO new stamp sets are being released this coming Saturday - October 29th - and there will be tons of prizes to be won... and there might even be a nice discount, too!

All this week, we've been showing sneak peeks of the new images... here's the full list (go check out the sneaks that have been shown so far; I'll wait!):

Oct 21 - Alice's Blog
Oct 22 - Corinne's Blog
Oct 23 - Danielle's Blog
Oct 24 - Janet's Blog
Oct 25 - Steph's Blog
Oct 26 - Tanya's Blog
Oct 27 - Peg's Blog
Oct 28 - Bella's Blog

Well?! Any ideas on what's being released?! Here's my sneak for you:

I can hardly wait to show you this card in full! See you Saturday for the BIG HOP!!!!

Laters,
Steph

Super Sketch Wednesday - #103!

2011-10-19T11:10:00.000-05:00

Happy hump day, everybody!

It's time for another sketch at PWCO and this week, things are spinning! The sketch has gone round, and here's my take on it:

Yet another un-coloured image - this time, I just stamped in some pink ink & added some pink Stickles to Zoie's mane & tail. For the record, the Stickles really aren't that obnoxious in real life, and truly match the pinks of the card much better. The circle base was made using PTI's Raspberry Fizz cardstock & Spellbinder's Nestie circles... had to run the folded card through the CuttleBug once, then flip the die over to the back of the card & cut again. Used more of my favourite Hobby Lobby animal print paper. Added some PTI Raspberry Fizz buttons, a PTI sentiment & used a tiny circle punch in place of a ticket corner punch. (Yay for improvisation!)

I'm being informed that it's time for 'Roni Cheese' now... so I'm off to the kitchen. Going to add some cottage cheese today.... nothing like a little extra calcium! (And really - can you go wrong with adding MORE cheese?!)

Laters!
Steph

PWCO Sketch #102!

2011-10-12T10:03:00.000-05:00

Hiya!

Yeah, so the mojo's still mostly M.I.A.... but oh well. Such is life. I still can't stand the smell of my Copics (boo-urns. WTF is up with that?!) so there's been a whole lot of no colouring going on in these parts....

Like this:

Um, yeah. Just smile and nod, folks, just smile and nod. Here's hoping now that I've officially entered the second trimester, my mojo will return...'cause this is pathetic.

At least the image is cute - that's from the Little Loud Stamps 'Christmas Freckle Collection' - it's "Jacob and the Reindeer", and it's on clearance in the PWCO Shop for a whole whopping $3.50!

And you can find Sketch #102 HERE <--click! - check it out & play along with us... you don't have to use PWCO images to play... but you DO get a double entry if you do use them! Also, to qualify to win, you have to play along with at least two of our challenges... which shouldn't be too hard, since you've got all month to do so! :)

Anyway, 'nuff rambling. I'm hungry again.... pizza pretzels, anyone?!

Laters,
Steph

PWCO Super Sketch #100!

2011-09-28T12:46:00.000-05:00

Oh, hello there! Hello? Is there anyone still here? Poor neglected blog of mine, it's been 4 weeks since I've updated you! And why is that? Well, a huge part of it is how I currently have no mojo at all... and that is largely in part to first trimester of pregnancy woes! (Yay for "morning sickness", that doesn't feel the need to restrain itself to "morning"! lol) I'm 12 weeks along now, though... so hopefully that means all this feeling crappy is on it's way out the door!!

On a crafty note, we've reached the 100th sketch over at PWCO today! Here's my sample:

(OMG, what is this crap? Oh yes, it's a card done with 100% lack of Mojo involved.)

So.... yeah, not my best work, that's for sure. I did, however, really like how the Gold Lame Smooch turned out on the 'moon' behind the owl. And yes, I realize there's some major celestial issues happening here - namely, the whole "two moon" thing... but we'll just ignore that, shall we? The wee bats in the "Happy Owl-o-ween" image are covered in Black Diamond Stickles, so it's one very glitzy image. The paper is from the Matilda stack by Cosmo Cricket, and the other bats are Fiskars/Heidi Grace (I think) stickers that I found on clearance somewhere, like, 3 years ago.

Anyway, you better head over to the PWCO Blog and check out THIS POST - if you play along with the sketch, you've got a shot at winning a Bling Prize Pack; if you use your PWCO Stamps, you've got double the chances! (And our regular challenge rules apply, too; play along with any two PWCO challenges during the month of September, and you'll be entered to win YOUR CHOICE of 2 PWCO Stamps OR this month's PaperCard Kit, featuring Authentique's Journey line!!!)

See you there!
Steph

Super Sketch Wednesday - #96!

2011-08-31T10:09:00.000-05:00

Wow, seems like the only day I post anymore is Sketch Wednesday at PWCO - sorry about that, but the summer's been crazy, and my mojo's been zapped! I've made a couple things in between the sketch cards... but I just haven't felt like blogging! (That just means more for you to look foreward to in the fall! lol)

Anyway, here's my card:

As always, I've left it sentiment-less, so that when I need to use the card, I can add the appropriate sentiment at the time!

I hope you head over to the PWCO blog & check out the challenges this month. If you use your PWCO stamps, and play along with at least 2 of our challenges during the month, you'll be entered to win your choice of two pwco stamps or the current month's papercard kit - you can't really beat that - especially considering how you've got ALL MONTH to play along!

Laters,
Steph

Super Sketch Wednesday!

2011-08-24T10:00:00.000-05:00

It's Wednesday - you know what that means, right?!

Sketch time at PWCO, of course! Here's my card:

Head on over & check it out; if you link up two projects by the end of the month, using PWCO stamps, you'll be entered to win your choice of 2 PWCO Rubber Stamps OR August's PaperCard Kit (which features BasicGrey's Out of Print line)!!

Later gators,
Steph

PWCO SS#93!

2011-08-10T10:00:00.001-05:00

It's Super Sketch Wednesday over at PWCO again!

Here's my take on it:

I used an old PWCO PaperCard Kit, that featured the "Lil Robots" line by My Mind's Eye, and Buckley Tinheart... seriously, between the kits & the sketches, you can't ask for a quicker card! I added a bit of faux stitching around the base of the card, as well as to the image panel, and a couple of metallic Dew Drops, and taaaadaaaa.a.... we have a card!

I hope you stop by the PWCO Blog to check out all of this month's sketch & recipe challenges - if you use your PWCO stamps, and play along in at least 2 challenges, you are entered to win your choice of 2 (more) PWCO stamps OR the current month's PaperCard Kit (this month, BasicGrey's Out of Print is the featured line!)!!!!

Happy Hump Day!
Steph

PWCO Super Sketch #92!

2011-08-03T11:35:00.000-05:00

It's sketch time at PWCO!

Here's my take on it this week:

I think it turned out pretty cute, considering the fact that I totally didn't realize it was Wednesday until about 10AM - you know, like when the PWCO posts always go live?! (In other words, I put this together from start to finish in about 30 minutes - even with help from Lily!) Thank everything for pre-cut card bases, and PWCO PaperCard Kits!! (This was an older kit, featuring the Sweet Summertime line from Echo Park.) The stamp I used was Up, Up & Away from the PWCO Cutie Patooties line... I definitely thought the image lent itself well to the basic layout of the sketch...what do you think?

Anyway, time to run... lots to do today! (Um, when isn't there? LOL)
Laters!
Steph

PWCO SS#91!

2011-07-27T10:00:00.000-05:00

Hello, hello!

It's sketch day over at PWCO - here's this week's sketch for you:

I absolutely took some liberties with this sketch - like how I made a 4.25 square card! The layer with the rounded corners is also much smaller on my card, and I opted for a PTI Double-Ended Banner diecut instead of the straight layer strip! Want to see? Of course you do!

I stamped Gordie the Giraffe in Aqua Mist ink, and added a PTI sentiment to turn this into a sweet little baby card. I think this is a good stash card that could easily be used for a baby boy, or in the case of a 'not-so-pink-and-frilly' baby girl!

Hope y'all are having a great week - make sure to pop over to PWCO & play along with our sketches or recipe challenges; not only do you have all month to play along, but if you play along with at least 2, you are entered to win 2 stamps of your choice, OR the current month's PaperCard Kit!

Laters!
Steph

PWCO New Release - Rachelle Anne Miller's Wedding Collection!

2011-07-23T10:43:00.000-05:00

Hi friends!!

It's time for a new release at PWCO - and since it's been a while, we've really tried our best to make this hop super exciting for you!

Each DT Member has issued a Colour Challenge - based on the real (or dream) wedding colours! Mine were:

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to play along with my challenge - and go link up via the PWCO Blog; you've got 48 Hours to play along (so your entries have to be in by 9:00AM MST on July 25!)! Actually, you can enter up to NINE times - by playing along with each DT Member's challenge!! What's up for grabs? Why the ENTIRE NEW RELEASE AND THE JULY PAPERCARD KIT!! How awesome is that?!

Alright, ready for some projects using these most awesome new images?! Here we go...

Stamp: PWCO/RAM Exclusive - Happiness is a Piece of Cake!; PWCO Digi Freebie
Papers: Cosmo Cricket 'Matilda'; PTI Royal Velvet, Vintage Cream
Image coloured with Copics
Deconstructed Sketch #11

Stamp: PWCO/RAM Exclusive - Pronounced
Image coloured with Copics
Chapel from Cricut Winter Frolic cartridge

Stamp: PWCO/RAM Exclusive - The First Kiss
Image coloured with Copics
Castle 'painted' with Smooch & Stickles
Castle cut from Cricut Once Upon a Princess Cartridge
(Not sure what's up with the top turret in the photo....looks totally wonky!)

I had tons of fun creating these projects.... hopefully you've enjoyed them, too!

Here's the hop list, so you can carry on - enjoy everything along the way, and make sure to enter as many challenges as you can manage!!!!

PaperWorks Co: http://paperworksco.com/blog/?p=12382
Alice: http://www.aliceslittlewonderland.blogspot.com
Bella: http://www.isabelle1976.blogspot.com
Corinne: http://www.rinnesbliss.blogspot.com
Danielle: http://www.craftangeldanielle.blogspot.com
Janet: http://www.sonnetdesigns.blogspot.com
Kerri: http://www.cardsbykerri.blogspot.com
Peggy: http://www.peggysmessydesk.blogspot.com
Steph: http://www.pinkstarcreations.blogspot.com
Tanya: http://www.trudd.blogspot.com
PaperWorks Co: http://paperworksco.com/blog/?p=12374
Laters!!
Steph

2Cute's Mermaid & Friends Meets Deconstructed Sketches!

2011-07-22T09:52:00.000-05:00

Good Friday Morning, Friends!

It's workshop day over here today - some of the younger girls in town are coming over this afternoon to work on a couple of birthday cards! (I *might* be a little excited...lol) What are you all up to today?

I threw this card together late last night... I had already picked the papers and coloured the image, but then the girls & I decided to go for an adventure before I could finish the card. After the turkeys were in bed, I pulled out the Deconstructed Sketch #11, and the card went together in under 5 minutes! (Gotta love it when that happens!!)

These papers from Basic Grey's Green At Heart line reminded me of seaweed and possibly a little sea garden, so I ran with it... why not, right? :0)

Anyway, here's my card:

As I usually do, I've left the banner blank, waiting for the perfect sentiment when the time comes! I find it much easier to actually use my cards after they're made if I do that, because then they'll always say the 'right' thing!

Have a great day - and don't forget, there's a NEW Rachelle Anne Miller release happening at PWCO tomorrow!!!!

Steph

PWCO SS#90!

2011-07-20T13:10:00.000-05:00

It's sketch time at PaperWorks Co again! You can see the sketch here! <--Click!

Here's my take on it:

A little bit of Echo Park's Sweet Summertime paper, a couple of buttons, half a leftover PTI die-cut & a little PTI sentiment and PWCO's Zoe the Swimmer = simple, cute & fun!

Zoe was coloured using Copics (stunner..lol) and, even though you can't tell in the photo, I added Glossy Accents to her floaties, goggles, snorkel & flippers. That stripe-y paper totally reminded me of a beach towel!

So how is your day going, anyway? If you've got some free time (between now and July 31), make sure to head over to the PWCO Blog & check out the challenges - if you enter at least two of them by the end of the month, and use PWCO Stamps (or even the FREE DIGI), you'll be entered to win your choice of TWO PWCO RUBBER STAMPS OR July's PaperCard Kit! You can't really go wrong with that, now can you?!

That's it from me today... have yourself a great one!
Steph

Year-End Teacher & Classmate Gifts!

2011-07-18T14:32:00.000-05:00

Hey there!

I'm finally getting around to posting the gifts I made for Emily's teachers/school staff & classmates at the end of this school year... so here goes!

I made these notecard sets for the female teachers/staff - 8 sets of 4 cards, to be exact! Each set contained two teal and two pink cards, since I really have no idea who likes what...and that way, I figured I had all the bases covered! (lol)

I broke out some gorgeous Linen textured cardstock for the bases, which really added a nice, subtle touch of interest.... and then I packaged them up like so in some clear card boxes!

For the male teachers (who both happen to be Phys. Ed. teachers), I packaged up some Hershey's Nuggets in a little kraft bag, and embellished with a basketball theme - definitely quick & easy!

And finally, the froggy bookmarks I made for Em's classmates - they're super fun, since they're magnetic!

Froggy, in all her glory. The boy froggies only had Glossy Accents on their bellies, though!

Froggy peeking over the edge of the book!

Front

Back

Magnets!

Goodie Bag - Tag Front
Froggy & a couple of chocolate kisses are in there!

Goodie Bag - Tag Back!
(Could also be used as another bookmark!)

And taaa-daaa... school gifts were done for this year!
Laters!
Steph

PWCO SS#89

2011-07-13T10:00:00.001-05:00

Just a quickie post today - it's Sketch Time over at PWCO again, and here's my take on it this week:

I broke out the Matilda paper pad again; I'm sort of in love with using it for non-Halloween cards for some reason. I paper-pieced Lucas the Lion, punched a 2" circle, added some star embellies that were coloured with a Copic to match, and die cut a Double-Ended Banner, then stamped with the Safari Friends Sentiment set. Taaaa-Daa. Done.

Make sure you play along with us over at PWCO for your shot at winning your choice of this month's PaperCard Kit OR 2 PWCO Rubber Stamps!

Laters,
Steph

2Cute's New Challenge - "Bling It Up!"

2011-07-12T09:00:00.002-05:00

Right... so you read the challenge? "Bling It Up"... totally my specialty! Better get some shades on before you scroll down, though... 'cause this baby is BLINGIN'!

I found this really great glitter paper in Michael's (their Recollections brand) - and I absolutely love it! It's quite a bit thinner than the DCWV or DoodleBug glitter papers, which make it a dream to cut (without dulling the crap out of your cutter blades!) - and I picked a few packages up for about $2.75 each; I imagine that'll be substantially cheaper for my American friends, too!

Anyway, I used that, as well as some glitter brads, and this awesome bling trim (that started out life clear - and that came from the Dollar Store!) - and there's some Stickles on the cherry & the penguin's collar, too! That delicious pleated ribbon is something I picked up at my LSS back in April - I really didn't have a choice, as it practically jumped off the shelf begging me to take it home with me; this is the first time I've used it - and I didn't even cry when I cut into it! (LOL!) And the funky black layer under that? Oh, that's just a little shelf liner! I had cut a bunch of it to size for it's intended purpose, and had a bunch of these scraps left over that I thought would look really great on a card.... turns out, I was right! (lol!)

Now... head on over to the 2Cute Rubber Stamps Blog, and play along by linking up your new super blingy creation! (Sometimes the challenge posts don't go up when they should; Blogger seems to hate the 2Cute Posts... so you may have to check back a little later!)

Later gators!
Steph

Mini Cupcake!

2011-07-11T07:00:00.000-05:00

Hi everyone!

Another quick post for me today.... this card uses a freebie from 2Cute Rubber Stamps available HERE (Mini Cupcake)! Sooooo cute; love this image!

Thanks for stopping by!
Steph

PSA Essentials Meets Helmar Adhesives Meets Moxie Fab World!

2011-07-07T23:20:00.000-05:00

(How's that for a super long title?!)

Hi Friends!

I'm being a rebel here - just pretend you aren't seeing this card until next week sometime on the PSA Stamp Camp blog, ok?! (I had to get it up here in time to enter it in Moxie Fab World's Stamp It! Cards challenge!)

It's super simple, mostly because that 'gator seriously gives me the giggles, and I really wanted to focus on him... and the 'punny' sentiment! (And because it's already a goofy card, I figured I better add a googlie eye to the focal gator!)

~~Pretty sure you've got until Sunday, July 10 to enter Cath's challenge...~~ Looks like I don't need to be a rebel after all; you've got until Wednesday, July 13 to enter Cath's challenge... be sure to head over to the Moxie Fab World & check it out!

Laters,
Steph!

Supplies:
PTI Vintage Cream Cardstock
PTI Ripe Avocado Ink
PSA Essentials 'Rocket' Stamp Set; Studio G Alpha Set
Helmar Adhesives 1/4" White Zap-Dots; Premium Craft Glue
Googlie Eye

TGF'S WOW Sketch #7!

2011-07-07T22:08:00.000-05:00

Hiya!

How's everyone doing tonight? I just wanted to pop in here & enter this card in The Greeting Farm's WOW Challenge - this week, it's Sketch #7, and I think this is definitely going to be a go-to sketch for me in the future (particularly for male cards)!

I made this for my husband's nephew who just turned 4... Oliver resembles our Ty a lot, so this was perfect for his birthday card!

I used BasicGrey's Origins pad & PTI's Kraft cardstock. The image is coloured up with Copics & popped up for some extra dimension.... and then I added a trio of (super old) Rain Dots from my stash... and a sentiment from PTI's Fillable Frames Additions set. Taaa Daaa... called 'er done! I really loved how this sketch had so many layers that gave the card interest, without it being too 'frilly'... I thought all the squares were pretty 'manly'!

Anyway, hope y'all have a good night; we've got a sleep-over happening tonight, so I have to go remind a pair of 6-year-old girls that when the 2-year-old goes to bed, the music needs to be turned down!

Laters!
Steph

PaperWorks Co - Sketch #88 - and a FREEBIE!

2011-07-06T10:00:00.003-05:00

Hey y'all!

It's sketch time over at PWCO - and today is an exciting day! Not only is there a DIGI FREEBIE available for you to download, but there's also a pretty major hint at what the theme is for the images being released this month!!

Here's the sketch:

...and here's my take on it:

I opted to really simplify my card, in order to showcase this exquisite FREE frame digi image, designed by our bossy boss herself! You can pick yours up on the PWCO Blog today!

I added the inner rectangle frame with Corel PaintShop Pro, to mimick the layers in the sketch, then stamped 'love' and added 2 wooden hearts from my stash. I pierced two tiny holes for the twine to slip through, and just wrapped it completely around the card. This is probably one of the quickest cards I've ever created!

Have you guessed what the theme is for the upcoming Rachelle Anne Miller release at the end of this month yet?!

Happy guessing!
Steph

PWCO SS#87!

2011-07-02T10:00:00.000-05:00

Hi friends! Ooops- it looks like I totally forgot to post this here on Wednesday!

This is PWCO's latest sketch - and you've got until July 31st to play along! In order to be eligible to win a prize (your choice of 2 PWCO Stamps OR July's PaperCard Kit), you need to play along with a minimum of 2 PWCO challenges per month - so you could do 2 sketches, 2 recipe challenges, or one of each even - AND you've got ALL MONTH to play along! No excuses now... head over to the PWCO Blog and get inspired!

Here's my take on the sketch:

It's a super quickie, but I'm sort of in love with the simplicity of it! That patterned paper is fun, too, because all the black stripes have a clear glaze on them - so it's a textural delight! (Totally reminds me of Glossy Accents, but it's part of the paper!) I used PWCO's "Zoie the Zebra", who is absolutely my favourite stamp to use on a quickie card - this was quite literally a 5 minute card, since Zoie was already stamped & coloured and sitting on my desk ready and waiting!

Make sure you head over to the PWCO Blog to check out the challenges that will be issued this month - and the inspiration from the PWCO Team - there's always something wild going on!

Laters!
Steph

2Cute Rubber Stamps - Kitty Surprise!

2011-07-01T11:51:00.000-05:00

Hey y'all!

Threw this together using scraps on my desk & 2Cute's "Kitty Surprise" digi stamp - most likely going to use this for Em at some point in the relatively near future! (Just for fun!)

Have a great Canada Day!!
Steph

PWCO SS#86!

2011-06-22T10:00:00.000-05:00

Hey everyone!

It's Super Sketch time at PWCO - here's my take on it:

Supplies Used:
Paper/Cardstock: Pixie-Licious 6x6 Pad (Cosmo Cricket)/Kraft (PTI)
Stamp: Side by Side (PWCO/RAM)
Tools: Classic & Scalloped Circles - Small (Spellbinders); Doily Lace Edge Punch (Martha Stewart); Corner Rounder (EK Success)
Miscellaneous: Flowers (Prima & Jolee's); Ribbon (Stash); Yellow Rhinestones (KaiserCraft)
Image coloured with Copics

I'm totally blaming the fact that it's done nothing but rain for the last few weeks for why my pictures have been so crappy...Just smile & nod, and pretend they're good, ok?! (Either that, or send some flippin' sunny days my way!)

No excuses for not playing along with our sketches, BTW - you've got until the end of the month to do so!!

Laters,
Steph

2Cute Rubber Stamps + CPS#223

2011-06-21T16:45:00.000-05:00

Hiya!

I made this card to play along with CPS #223:

Supplies:
Paper/Cardstock: SEI 'On The Coast' 6x6 pad; Stamper's Select White (PTI)
Stamps: Stingray Kids digi (2Cute); Tag-its #1 (PTI)
Tools: Rectangle Nestibilities (Spellbinders)
Miscellaneous: Dew Drops (Robin's Nest)

I love these little stingrays! The colour scheme was totally out of my comfort zone; it was directly influenced by the SEI paper pad I was using & it was refreshing to make something using colours I wouldn't normally turn to!

Have a great day - and remember, it's PWCO sketch time again tomorrow!
Laters,
Steph

PWCO SS#85!

2011-06-15T10:00:00.002-05:00

Hey everyone!

It's Super Sketch time at PWCO - and even better - you've got until the 30th of this month to play along!

Here's the sketch:

And here's my take:

{Sorry the photo's kinda fuzzy... been rainy here again, and I've been screwing around with my ISO settings, not knowing what I'm doing!)

I've definitely taken a few liberties with the sketch, but I really love how this card turned out!

No excuses now... get on over to PWCO & play along!

Laters,
Steph

Supplies Used:
Cardstock: Kraft (PTI)
Papers: Pixie-Licious Mini Deck (Cosmo Cricket)
Stamps: Harriet the Hippo (PWCO); Blooming Button Bits (PTI)
Image coloured with Copics (BG70, BG72, BG75, R20, N1, N3)
Tools: Standard Circles - Large (I think; might have been Small...), Beaded Circles (Spellbinders); Double-Ended Banner Die (PTI); Corner Rounder (EK Success)
Other: Ocean Soul Smooch (ClearSnap); Melon Berry Vintage Buttons (PTI); Caribbean Twine (The Twinery)

Nicole's One Sheet Wonder Challenge!

2011-06-14T20:38:00.000-05:00

Hey everyone!

I totally spaced & forgot to post/link up the cards I made for Nicole's One Sheet Wonder challenge - I actually made these the day the challenge was issued & then proceeded to forget... The deadline is actually today, so I'm hoping I've got these in on time!!!

Here's the One Sheet Wonder I created:

(I totally forgot to take a 'before' photo, so after I had cut my panels, I had to piece it all back together....lol!)

I used PTI's 'Dot Spot' stamp set, along with PTI's Berry Sorbet, Sweet Blush, Ocean Tides & Smokey Shadow inks, on Red River Paper's Canvas textured paper. This is my first shot at an OSW, so it's definitely not amazing, but I do like how it turned out!

Here are the 4 finished cards:

(Not a clue why this photo's so crappy... sorry.)

They all use the same supplies, and similar layouts... A nice little cohesive set. =)

Thanks for the challenge, Nicole - it was just what I needed!

Laters,
Steph

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Dot Spot, Fillable Frames #12 (PTI)
Cardstock: Berry Sorbet, Sweet Blush (PTI); Canvas Texture (Red River Paper)
Tools: Double-Ended Banner Die (PTI); 2" Circle Punch (Marvy)
Other: Caribbean Twine (The Twinery); Ocean Tides Buttons (PTI); Ouchless Cardboard (Gauche Alchemy); Lace from stash

2Cute's New Challenge - "Anything But A Card"

2011-06-14T12:00:00.000-05:00

Hey everyone!

There's a new challenge up over on the 2Cute Blog today - and it's to create 'Anything But A Card'!

I went with a bookmark, using 2Cute's Bumblebee Cutie- I super love this little bee, too!!

The sentiment reads: Wishing You Sunshine.... I thought it paired well with the bee & the flowers!

Alright... your turn! Head over to the 2Cute Blog & link up your project!
Laters,
Steph

PSA Essentials & Want2Scrap....

2011-06-12T23:16:00.000-05:00

That's right - another blog hop!!

If you came here from Terre's Blog, you're on the right track; if not, you'll want to head to the Want2Scrap Blog for all the deets!!

Unfortunately, life got in the way this past week, so I didn't get a chance to create anything for this hop.... but I still wanted to pop a note on here so no one gets lost!

There are some goodies for YOU on this hop, though, aside from all the awesome inspiration!! Check it:

- Want2Scrap is offering you 30% OFF YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE HERE! (from 6/13-6/23)

- The Paper Clique is offering you 30% OFF ALL PSA ESSENTIALS PURCHASES HERE! (from 6/13-6/23)

(Coupon code: SAVE ONPSA)

There is also a prize package up for grabs (you have to enter between 6/13 - 6/15!):

· PSA Essentials is giving away: 1 stamper, 1 Peel & Stick pack of winner's choice

· Want2Scrap is giving away a $35 gift certificate to their store!

HOW TO WIN:

· Be a follower of PSA Stamp Camp Blog & Comment – 1 entry

· Be a follower of Want2Scrap Blog & Comment - 1 entry

· Winner will be chosen on 6/16 and announced on Facebook!!!

From here, please head over to Elise's Blog, to continue on the hop!!!
Laters,

Steph

PSA Essentials & The Twinery - Massive Blog Hop!

2011-06-10T07:00:00.005-05:00

Hey everyone!

Well, here we are on the final day of the PSA Essentials & Twinery blog hop -

I'm sad to say that it's almost over!!

Thanks so much for stopping by here on your way -

you should have arrived here from April's awesome blog,

however if you've just popped in,

make sure to head back to The Twinery's blog for all the deets!!

(Trust me, you don't want to miss any of this hop!!)

I have a couple of projects to share today... so enjoy!

Supplies Used:
Papers: Summer Days Stack (DCWV); Rustic White (PTI)
Stamps: Smirk 'Many Moods' (PSA Essentials); Wishes Mini Clear Set (KaiserCraft)
Tools: 1.25" Circle Punch (SU!); Corner Rounder (EK Success)
Other: Caribbean Twine (The Twinery); Ocean Tides Vintage Button (PTI); Copic Markers

Supplies Used:
Papers: Totally Girl Stack (My Mind's Eye); Vintage Cream, Hawaiian Shores, Raspberry Fizz (PTI)
Stamps: Skelanimals 'Thomas & Friends', 'Jack & Friends' (PSA Essentials)
Tools: 2" Circle Punch (Marvy); Scallop Border Punch (SU!)
Other: Caribbean Twine (The Twinery)

Supplies Used:
Papers: Totally Girl Stack (My Mind's Eye); Vintage Cream, Hawaiian Shores, Raspberry Fizz (PTI)
Stamps: Skelanimals 'Bill & Friends' (PSA Essentials); Tiny Treats: Halloween (PTI)
Tools: 2" Circle Punch (Marvy); Scallop Border Punch, 1.25" Circle Punch (SU!); Double Ended Banner Die (PTI)
Other: Cappuccino Twine (The Twinery); Lace (stash)

Love how you can start out with a card that looks so sweet....

but when you look closer,

it's got that snark that makes my day!

Guess what else?!

Both The Twinery & PSA Essentials are giving discounts

for any purchases made between June 6-10.

When you visit The Twinery's website, just use the

COUPON CODE: PSAHOP15
and receive 15% off your purchase!

When you order from The Lettertree , retailer for PSA Essentials,

you will automatically receive 30% OFF

your entire purchase!!! (no coupon code needed)

Our twine is made from 100% cotton,

it's eco-friendly and made in the USA.

Whether you're gift wrapping, crafting or tying up baked goods

to give to a friend, our baker's twine adds a fresh,

yet nostalgic look to any project at hand!

Our baker's twine comes in 11 delicious colors

and is uniquely twisted against a bright white hue,

creating an eye-popping burst of color

and a creative embellishment!

Our twine has lots of color which lends to a fun, candy-striped look.

PSA Essentials manufactures custom,

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We have patent-pending

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give a crisp, clean and consistent impression every time.

The technology allows you to interchange your designs quickly

for whatever crafty adventure you're on!

Wanna know WHAT YOU could win?

The Twinery is giving away

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(an $84 value)

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and a Monogrammed Tote

(Over $100 value)

Wanna know HOW YOU could win?
You will receive an entry for each of the following:

**Visit 5-6 blogs each day on the hop (27 blogs in all = one entry)
and leave a comment on each blog. You'll have until Sunday, June 12th, 2011 to complete the hop!
**Become a follower of The Twinery Blog
**Become a follower of PSA Essentials Stamp Camp Blog
**Follow The Twinery on Facebook
**Follow PSA Essentials on Facebook

Did you catch ALL OF that?!
I hope so, 'cause there's a whole lot of awesome up for grabs!

And finally...

Thanks again for stopping by -
be sure to head over to visit Katrina
& continue on with the hop!

Laters!

Steph

It's a 2Cute Kind of Day! (And, Mojo Monday #194)

2011-06-09T07:00:00.001-05:00

(Actually, with Lily around, it's always a too cute day... but that's a-whole-nother set of stories!)

How's everyone in Bloglandia this fine Thursday? Emily's still in school until June 29, so while most of you already have your kidlets at home for summer break, I've still got it 'easy' for another 3-ish weeks!

I played along with the current sketch over at Mojo Monday (#194) this week:

Whatcha think? I can't get enough of these monsters - they really are 'too cute'!

Laters!
Steph

Pssstttt....

2011-06-05T23:01:00.000-05:00

Gauche Alchemy is having a Design Team Call!!!

Taken directly from the Gauche Alchemy Blog:

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Faithful readers, it has been far too long since our last design team call. That’s what happens when we have such loyal designers who rock the casbah. Would you care to join our humble team? Read on…

Gauche Alchemy, purveyor of original vintage ephemera and delightful found object for mixed media and paper arts, is looking for FIVE team members. We are revamping our design team and game plan, and we’ll be showing our new and improved face to the world in September 2011. This call runs from now until Tuesday, July 5, 2011. We are looking for:

2 designers – create mixed media masterpieces, cards, art journals, scrapbook pages, and home décor with our gorgeous and quirky kits. You will be required to create at least one project per week (or average 4 per month if there’s a week where you will not be available to tend to your duties). We will keep you flush with goodies to help you do just that. This is a 6-month position with possible extension.

2 writers – writing should be as much (or more!) your passion as creating projects. We are looking for people who are committed to writing the best darn blog posts on the ‘net, incorporating content from designers’ projects (including your own) to trolling the web for eye candy and inspriation. We’d like your thoughts on art, life, and everything. You should know your way around a blog and know how to link things up. We use WordPress.com – if you are familiar with this platform, that’s a bonus (not a requirement). Each writer will be responsible for one newsletter article per month and approximately 6 blog posts per month. You will be asked to work ahead and have posts scheduled ahead of time. We will keep you flush with goodies from our stash, and you may design to your hearts’ content (we encourage it!) but you will not have specific deadlines for projects. This is a 12-month position with possible extension.

1 video tutorial master – if you like to create video how-to’s on all things arty and crafty, this is the job for you. We’d like at least one video tutorial per month, which will be posted to our YouTube channel and distributed across the web in a variety of locations. You should know how to work a camera and do some simple editing (to add our website address to the frame, for example). You don’t have to be a professional – but the videos need to be clear and concise (5-10 minutes at most). You will be kept flush with goodies to inspire your creations, and you will occasionally be assigned tutorial topics that we’d like covered. This is a 12-month position with possible extension.

To apply, send the following to MyMuse@gauchealchemy.com by midnight Mountain Standard Time on Tuesday, July 5 with the phrase “Summer 2011 DT call” in the subject line (IMPORTANT – if the phrase is not in the subject line, your application might be overlooked!).

All applicants:
Name
Location
Your blog address (URL)
Other design team obligations currently or in the near future
Why you’d like to work with us
Which products in our shop inspire you the most
Your favorite type of project
Why you consider yourself a snarky, irreverent artist with attitude – or alternately, just show us in your application that you ARE a snarky, irreverent artist with attitude.

For writer applications, a sample of your writing (blog posts will suffice – but give us specific posts you’d like us to look at – you can list 2 or 3)

For designer applications, 3-5 projects – photos and descriptions. Try to include as much variety as you can. For example, if you art journal, paint, and scrapbook, include some of each.

For video applications, a 1-2 minute video (upload it to YouTube or similar video service online and give us the link). Use this as an opportunity to show us your style. You may appear in the video personally or do voice over or even just do brief written instructions on screen – whatever works for you and showcases you best. Show us your idea of a good tutorial. It need not be art-related. Show us how to fry an egg – whatever you like, but make it fun and interesting!

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Okay, off you go! Give 'er your best shot!
Laters!
Steph

Fuzzy Slippers has Blog Candy!

2011-06-03T08:09:00.000-05:00

How about a little fun this AM? It's been awhile since I've entered any blog candies; I don't play the lottery, either, so I guess that's that. (Don't get me wrong; I'm not anti-gambling... I'm just lazy! LOL!)

Moriah at Fuzzy Slippers Designs is offering up some luscious American Crafts papers:

*Click* the photo to head on over to her blog & enter yourself - you've got until June 21 to do so!

Laters!
Steph

CardPatterns #117 & Color Throwdown #143...

2011-06-01T11:24:00.000-05:00

....And again, I missed the deadline! Dude, someone seriously needs to hook me up with a time-stopper... 'cause days are going by faster than I can keep track!

Anyway, this card was created to play along with CardPatterns Sketch #117 (LOVE this one, btw!) and Color Throwdown's Color Challenge #143....

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Monster Mash (2Cute Rubber Stamps)
Papers: Stamper's Select White, Raspberry Fizz (PTI); Springtime Collection (Echo Park)
Miscellaneous: Classic Standard Circles Large, Classic Scalloped Circles Large (Spellbinders); Caribbean Twine (The Twinery)

I didn't add a sentiment... I'll wait 'til I decide what this card will be used for! Those monsters just make me so happy... and I think this card is just going to sit on my desk for a while because of that!

Thanks for looking & have a great day!!
Steph

FTL #142 & Colour Q #86 and #87....

2011-06-01T11:11:00.001-05:00

Right... so I had originally started out with Colour Q Challenge #86 and Clean and Simple Stamping's Fall-To Layout #142... and then missed the deadline for CQ's #86.

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Lolli Hop (2Cute Rubber Stamps); Signature Series: Cupcake (PTI)
Papers: Dark Chocolate, Pure Poppy, Lemon Tart & Harvest Gold Cardstocks; Distressed Dots & Bitty Dots Patterned Papers (PTI)
Miscellaneous: Dark Chocolate Baker's Twine, Dark Chocolate Buttons, Large Scallop Border Die (PTI)

So.... since FTL #142 is still open, I just made a new card, using Colour Q's Challenge #87...

Supplies Used:
Stamps: Cupcake Kitty (2Cute Rubber Stamps); Cupcake Collection (PTI)
Papers: Close to Cocoa (I don't have anything closer to Soft Suede), Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie & Crushed Curry Cardstock (SU!); In Bloom Patterned Paper (PTI)
Miscellaneous: Cappuccino Twine (the Twinery); Stickles (Ranger); Lace (stash); Edge Punch (Martha Stewart)

And ta-daaaa.... two cards to add to the stash! I LOVE being able to combine sketch challenges with colour challenges - it really helps to maximize your time if you've got lots to do and not much time to do it in!

Thanks for looking & have a great day!
Steph

Mojo Monday # 193 & PWCO!

2011-06-01T10:45:00.001-05:00

Hey y'all!

I thought I'd play along with Mojo Monday's current sketch... I haven't in so long, it was about time!

I thought I'd ink up PWCO's "Gone Fishing", since I've had him since his release and have never, ever used him! I paired him up with some BasicGrey Marjolaine papers, and PTI Kraft cardstock, then added some faux stitching (which I'm obviously no better at than real stitching...oi!) and some Cappuccino Twinery twine!

Nothing too exciting going on in these parts lately... just life. Had a good visit with my Dad last Friday, followed by Lily's second birthday on Sunday. Got my front porch almost all cleared out; bookshelves are now on the 'honey-do list', but that's another project for another day. What do you think of the new photo backgrounds? I gave up on my dirty kitchen windows, and am trying out the vintage table in my cedar-panelled front porch (yeah, the one I just cleared out)... lots of windows = lots of natural light... and I'm really loving the whole 'rustic-y' look it's got going on!

Anyway, guess I better get going... couple more challenge entries to get up here (before they end on me - oops!) - Have a great day, everyone!

~Steph

2Cute's New Challenge - "Birthday for a Girl!"

2011-05-18T08:30:00.000-05:00

Hey y'all!

Apparently I'm too easily distracted; I totally forgot to post my card to coincide with 2Cute's newest challenge, which was issued yesterday! The new challenge is to create something for a Girl's Birthday!!

I used the 'Butterfly Bear' image from 2Cute, and coloured it up with Copics. I then punched 3 pieces of PTI's Bitty Dots paper with the SU Scalloped Edge punch, tied on some Blossom Baker's Twine, added a Berry Sorbet button, and taaaadaaaaa! A pretty little card for my daughter's birthday! (She'll be 2 on the 29th!!)

Happy Wednesday, everyone - make sure you play along with the challenge at 2Cute - you don't HAVE to use a 2Cute image to play,... but if you do, the prize pot's bigger!

Laters!
Steph

Sweet Angels!

2011-05-14T11:00:00.000-05:00

Hi there!

It's my Saturday over at PaperWorks Co - and it's a quickie post today! (I went out for a much-needed girl's night last night... and am struggling to function at full capacity today! LOL!)

Used Rachelle Anne Miller's "Angelic Choir" stamp (exclusive to PWCO!) and PTI's Berry Sorbet, Summer Sunrise & Spring Moss cardstock, 2008/2009 Bitty Dots paper pad, and Berry Sorbet buttons & Twill! Image is coloured with Copics (Gee, shocker, huh?!).

I also played along with the current Sketch Challenge at SCS (SC332)!

Happy Saturday!

2Cute Rubber Stamps....

2011-05-12T00:56:00.000-05:00

Did you happen to notice the news over at 2Cute Rubber Stamps? They've added a handful of new members to their design team... and I just so happen to be one of them! (WOO HOOO!) If you're not familiar with 2Cute, let's just say the images are... well, too cute! Interesting note: Heidi, owner & illustrator of 2Cute, also does some freelance work - and she just so happens to freelance for PaperWorks Co - so be prepared for cuteness overdoses in these parts. =)

Ready for my first 2Cute project?! Sure you are... that's why you come here, isn't it? (To see some crafty goodness!)

I used 2Cute's "Wedding Cake" for my image, although I don't think it looks particularly wedding-ish with the colour scheme.... but it's cute either way! Just a heads-up - 2Cute also hosts their own bi-weekly challenge; you don't have to use 2Cute images to play along, but the prize potential is much sweeter if you do use them!

This card also qualifies for two other challenges, as well:

- Colour Q #84 - Daffodil Delight, Old Olive, Kraft, Not Quite Navy & White (or in my case, Lemon Tart, Ripe Avocado, Kraft, Enchanted Evening & White)

and

- Card Patterns Sketch #114

Thanks for stopping in; see you back here in the near future with some PWCO goodness!
Steph

'Debattista' Canvas

2011-05-05T08:52:00.000-05:00

Dudes!

I'm totally stoked about how this canvas is progressing!

Lots of Gauche Alchemy goodies on here; parts from the Wholey Sheet Kit, a bunch of Ouchless Cardboard, and some various Mixed Media Colour Kits.

That's my mother's maiden name up there... and the feature is the tiny island of Malta; mom's parents & 3 older siblings immigrated to Canada sometime after WWII, and then my aunt & mom (the baby) were born here.

Yes, I know there's a huge open spot in the top left corner; I'm in the process of filling that in. Plan A was to use a family photo of the 7 of them, but there isn't one to be found. Plan B was to use two photos - one of my grandparents, plus one of the 5 siblings - again, that wasn't happening. Plan C is to find 7 adult silhouettes & fill in each body with the appropriate person's given names, creating a text effect instead of just plain black silhouettes.... and that's what I'm working on now.

I'll be back...
Steph

(not-so) Sunny Saturday!

2011-04-30T09:19:00.000-05:00

Hey y'all! It's rainy & crappy here - and I'm working in a booth at a Scrapbook Convention today - so despite the miserable weather, I'll be nice & warm in a good place!

Here's a sunshine-y card for anyone needing a little cheer this morning!

Check the PWCO Blog for deets~!
S

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PEGGY!!

2011-04-29T10:00:00.001-05:00

Hey everyone!!

Welcome to the final stop of the hop!!

If you've come here from Nicole's Blog, you're on the right track.

If you've just popped in, please head back to the PWCO Blog and see what all the fuss is about!

Here's my offering -
"Have Ducky Birthday, Rain or Shine!"

I hope you have a most wonderful birthday, Peggy!!!!

{hugs!!}
Steph

PS - Here's the entire hop list, in case you get lost:

Stephanie <-- you are here!

Supplies Used:

Cardstock: Dark Chocolate (PTI)

Paper: Marjolaine (BasicGrey)

Stamp: Puddles of Fun (RAM/PWCO Exclusive)

Tools: Corner Rounder (EK Success), Parisian Lace Doily Die (PTI)

Inks: Walnut Stain Distress Ink (Ranger), Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko)

Image coloured with Copics - E41, E42, E43, E44, E47, E49, BG10, BG70, BG72, BG75, BG78, YG0000, YG21, YG23, YG25, YG95, YG97, YG99, W1

Miscellaneous: Buttons from stash, Dark Chocolate Baker's Twine (PTI), Glossy Accents (Ranger), Champagne Glimmer Glaze (Tattered Angels)

PWCO New Release!

2011-04-22T10:00:00.002-05:00

Happy Good Friday, everyone!!

Welcome to PaperWorks Co's April Release Blog Hop!! If you've come here from Carisa's Blog, you're on the right track; if not, please head back to the PaperWorks Co Blog to see what's going on!

Don't forget to leave comments while you're hopping around, too - as always, there is one new release stamp of each style up for grabs, and you just migt be lucky enough to win one!

Here are my offerings for today:

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Frisbee
Paper: Echo Park - Little Boy Collection:
Miscellaneous: Glossy Accents, Little Boy Element Stickers, Buttons from stas
Image coloured with Copic Markers

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Batter's Up
Paper: Cosmo Cricket Pixielicious Mini Deck
Miscellaneous: Diamonds Nestibilities, Labels 4 Nestibilities, Eye of Newt Brads, Scallop Edge Punch, Doily from stash
Image coloured with Copics

That's it from me - head on over to visit Kerri's Blog to see more cuteness!!
Steph

PS - The entire hop list in case you get lost:

PaperWorks Co. Blog – kick off…

Peggy
Cabio
Danielle
Alice
Nicole
Carisa
Steph J <--You are here! (Thanks!!)
Kerri
PaperWorks Co. Blog

PWCO Super Saturday!

2011-04-16T10:00:00.000-05:00

Happy Saturday, everyone!

It's a three-fer here today, so enjoy!

#1: Birthday Parade:

Image coloured with Copics - Glossy Accents & Stickles on balloons; Stickles on confetti! Thought about adding *something* else to the card...but was having a brain fart & nothing was cooperating... so, it is what it is!

Supplies Used:

PWCO/RAM: Birthday Parade

Echo Park Paper - A Walk in the Park: 'Blissful Days Border Sheet'

Copic Markers

Glossy Accents

Stickles - Stardust

#2 - Have a Hoot on your Birthday!

The owl & tree are pieced and popped up on dimensional adhesive. The sentiment strip is PTI's Double-Ended Banner Die, with a sentiment from Wise Owls (which continues on to the interior of the card). A bit of Smooch Accent Ink on the edges of the banner for some definition... and a touch of orange Copic to the beak & toes of the little owl!

Supplies Used:
PWCO/RAM: Happy Owl-o-ween
Echo Park Paper - Life is Good: 'Floral Dress'
Echo Park Paper - A Walk in the Park: 'Pathway'
Echo Park Paper - A Walk in the Park: 'Treetops'
Smooch: Molasses

#3 - Today is a Gift!

Image coloured with Copics; Smooch on girl's shoes & bracelet - Glossy Accents & Stickles on bouquet.

Supplies Used:
PWCO/RAM: My Valentine
Echo Park Paper - Life is Good: 'Happy Border Sheet'
Smooch: Molasses

Copics
Glossy Accents
Stickles - Stardust
It took forever to colour/piece these three images, so I really wanted them to be the main focus of the cards... Love Echo Park Paper's Border sheets - they make quick work of backgrounds!!
Thanks for stopping in!
Steph

Dreaming with Gauche Alchemy...

2011-04-07T11:31:00.000-05:00

Hello, friends!

Created this for Gauche Alchemy today... It's a mixed media canvas, all spurred by the little red butterly from the Scarlet Fever Mixed Media Colour Kit!

Lots of goodies on there - various colour kits, ouchless cardboard (which is available in white now, too!), some wallpaper, and cupcake liners! (LOVE cupcake liners.... love.)

Make sure to pop over to the GA Blog & leave some of your love, too - each and every month, I pick a random commenter from that month's comments to win a GA Prize Package! (The more comments you leave, the better the odds are you'll win!)

Laters!
Steph

Versatile Blogger Award!

2011-04-06T12:51:00.000-05:00

Hey y'all!

Just wanted to pop in & share this Versatile Blogger Award that I was given by Michelle. (Look, she picked me as #1 - I'm giddy with excitement over that!! Thanks for the ego boost, Michelle - I was needing that right about now!!)

So, I guess the rules are:
1) Thank the blogger that awarded you. (Check!)
2) List 7 things about yourself:
     a) My hair has been dyed just about every colour you could imagine - but my favourite was black with hot pink streaks. (The pink was a real pain in the butt to maintain, though!)
      b) I have one tattoo - a pink star with a black outline. I want more, but just haven't gotten around to it.
      c) I hate caramel, fruit, or anything else messing with my chocolate - and the darker the chocolate, the better!
      d) I have no will-power when it comes to sour candies. I'm on a never-ending quest to find a sour candy that's the right amount of sour! (So basically, if I walk past a package that says 'sour', I HAVE to buy it to try the contents!)
      e) When I was a kid, the only pet I ever asked for was a pot-bellied pig. (And to this day, I've never had a pet! LOL)
       f) I've always loved big trucks. If I ever won a ridiculously large sum of money, the first 'toy' I'd buy would be something huge & jacked up!
       g) The other 'frivolous' thing I'd do if I had a tonne of money would be to turn Sherrilyn Kenyon's 'Dark Hunter' series into a TV show. (Wouldn't that be fun?!)

And finally, the third rule is to pass this award on to 15 other bloggers, but... I'm feeling generous. I'd like to pass this award on to all of my followers, because you're all so awesome!

Thanks again, Michelle!
Steph

Hello Kitty!

2011-03-26T08:35:00.000-05:00

Hiya!

I've got a couple Hello, Kitty projects showing over at the PSA Essentials blog today - namely, these two:

I also made this third one, but am apparently incapable of photographing it properly. I swear, everything is placed on it straight - but it just doesn't look like it in the photo!

(Ok, well, not totally straight, as I did move the middle panel to be slightly lower - but it's also popped up, for some dimension...)

Make sure you click over to the PSA Essentials blog today, too - Libby's offering up some yummy blog candy!

(Namely, one lucky winner will be receiving their favourite licensed Peel 'N' Stick stamp pack!)

Laters!
Steph

Supplies Used:

#1 - HK with Drink.
Cardstock: Spring Rain, Stamper's Select White (PTI)
Patterned Paper: Lemonade 6x6 Pad (BasicGrey),
Stamp: Hello Kitty 'Garden Club' (PSA Essentials)
Tools: 1-3/8" Circle Punch, 1-1/4" Circle Punch (SU!)
Image coloured with Copic Markers, SKETCH FROM CPS - #202

#2 - HK Beach Babe:
Cardstock: Aqua Mist, Stamper's Select White, Spring Moss, Lemon Tart (PTI)
Patterned Paper: Polka Dot Parade 8x8 Pad (PTI)
Stamp: Hello Kitty 'Summer Fun' (PSA Essentials)
Image coloured with Copic Markers, SKETCH FROM CPS - #204

#3 - HK Airplane:
Cardstock: Kraft (PTI)
Patterned Paper: Little Boy - Road Map (Echo Park)
Stamp: Hello Kitty 'On The Go' (PSA Essentials)
Miscellaneous: Little Boy Element Stickers (Echo Park)
Tools: Take Three Die (PTI)
Image coloured with Copic Markers

Busy, busy!

2011-03-25T09:14:00.000-05:00

Hey everyone!

It was my Saturday at PWCO last weekend - and I totally forgot to show that project here. The centre panel (with sentiment) is popped up, so the card's got some dimension, too.

Supplies Used:
Papers: Little Boy - 'In The Clouds' (Echo Park); Ocean Tides (PTI)
Other: Little Boy - Element Stickers (Echo Park); Stick With It - Simply Sweet Alphas (DoodleBug); Metallic Teal Dew Drops (Robin's Nest)
Stash: rub-on & glitter

Also, I'm posting over at GA today - I really love how this card turned out. I painted a bit, and used my favourite Simply Betty stamp (Valentine Betty - she's coloured with Copics) - Betty's popped up, as well. Don't forget to head over to the GA Blog & leave some comment love here and there - at the end of every month, I randomly draw a winner for some GA Stash from the comments that have been left during the month.

Supplies Used:
Stamp: Valentine Betty (Simply Betty Stamps)
Other: Ephemera from Wholey Sheet Kit & Black Out Kit (Gauche Alchemy)
Stash: Black Diamond Stickles (Ranger); various acrylic paints; Glimmer Glaze (Tattered Angels); Textured Black Card Base (DCWV)

My mother-in-law also recently sent over some Daffodils (from the Cancer fundraiser), so I whipped up this quick Thank You card (heavily inspired by Maile Belles - love that girl's blog when I need a quick idea).

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Year of Flowers - Daffodils, Background Basics: Textstyle; can't remember which set the sentiment's from. (PTI)

Papers: Kraft, True Black (PTI)

Tools: Martha Stewart Border Punch, Corner Rounder (EK Success)

Miscellaneous: True Black Button (PTI); yellow Baker's Twine

Also, a couple of very sweet friends of mine were both in need of some thank you's, and they happened to really enjoy my carrot muffins, so I made a matching card/gift tag/gift box set for each of them. (Didn't get a picture of the muffin box - it was a simple square Kraft base, with a Vellum lid - tied up pretty with some Dark Chocolate Baker's Twine). The smiling carrots on the Cosmo Cricket Garden Variety paper were just too perfect for this project!

Supplies used:
Stamps: Just For You (PTI); Cupcake Anya (TGF)
Papers: Garden Variety 6x6 Pad (Cosmo Cricket); Dark Chocolate, Vintage Cream, Orange Zest (PTI)
Tools: Guidelines Impression Plate, Limitless Layers 1.75" Circle Die Collection, Tag Sale #3 Die (PTI); Scallop Border Punch (EK Success); Classic Squares & Classic Scalloped Squares (Spellbinders)
Stash: rhinestones

And that's it for now folks - I don't feel like typing any more!
Happy Weekend!
Steph

PWCO New Release!

2011-03-18T10:00:00.006-05:00

Hi everyone!

How have you enjoyed the hop so far?
I personally LOVE this new Abigail C. lineup -

these images are just SO cute!!!!

If you're just popping by my blog, you'll want to start back at the PWCO Blog so you don't miss anything; if you've come here from Cabio's Blog, you're on the right track!

Today, I've got 6 (!) projects to share with you!
(Some more simple than others... all just plain cute!)

Stamp: Abigail C - Huggabear
Paper: Nature's Garden (DoodleBug); Spring Rain (PTI)
Miscellaneous: Tutti Fruitti Fancy Frills (DoodleBug); pearls (stash)

Stamp: Abigail C - Bundle Up
Papers: Plum Blossoms (DoodleBug); Stamper's Select White (PTI); Lavender (stash)
Tools: Labels 14 (Spellbinders); Corner Rounder (EK Success)
Miscellaneous: Sugar Plum Cardstock Stickers (DoodleBug); flowers, button, crochet thread (stash)

Stamp: Abigail C - Medic Abby
Papers: Ice Cream Parlor, Sprinkles (DoodleBug); Hibiscus Burst, Simply Chartreuse (PTI)
Miscellaneous: ribbon, rhinestones (stash)

Stamps: Abigail C - Nurse Abby; Mixed Messages (PTI)
Papers: Matilda Mini Deck (Cosmo Cricket); Plum Pudding, Smokey Shadow (PTI)
Tools: Threading Water Edge Punch (Fiskars)
Miscellaneous: Lilac Sugar Coated Glitter (DoodleBug); flowers, button, crochet thread (stash)

Stamps: Abigail C - Sick in Bed; Mega Mixed Messages (PTI)
Papers: Cherry Cobbler (DoodleBug); Stamper's Select White (PTI)
Tools: Mat Stack 5 Die, Double Ended Banners Die (PTI); Corner Rounder (EK Success)
Miscellaneous: flowers, button (stash)

Stamps: Abigail C - Get Well Soon; Flower Fusion #1 (PTI)
Paper: Plum Pudding (PTI); Tempting Turquoise (SU!); patterned paper scrap
Tools: Word Window Punch (SU!); Limitless Layers 2.5" Circle Die Collection, Tag Sale #4 Die, Double Ended Banner Die (PTI)
Miscellaneous: rhinestones (stash)

That's it, folks (whew!) - head on back to the PWCO Blog and let the wheeling & dealing begin!

Also - don't forget to leave comments on all the blogs along the way -
Peggy will be choosing 6 random winners from the comments
to win one new release stamp each!

Oh, and here's the entire hop list, just in case you get lost!

Cabio
Steph J <--you are here!
PaperWorks Co. Blog

Thanks for stopping in!
Steph

PSA Essentials - Luck of the Irish Blog Hop!

2011-03-17T00:01:00.046-05:00

Welcome to the PSA Essentials "Luck of the Irish" Blog Hop!!

If you're just stopping in, you should head to the PSA Stamp Camp Blog for all the deets - and to make sure you don't miss a thing! If you're just getting here from visiting Sharon at the Prima Blog, then you're on the right track!

And guess what - not only are you getting the opportunity to be MAJORLY inspired by all the awesomeness along the way - but you can also have a shot at winning the "Luck of the Irish" goodie package from PSA Essentials!

Here's how to enter to win:

- Start out at the PSA Essentials Blog, leave a comment & become a follower (if you aren't already!)

- Next, hop to each of the blogs and leave a comment telling the designer what you like about her work.

After the hop has ended,

PSA Essentials will choose one lucky person at random to win

a custom stamp, 3 Peel & Stick packs, 2 inks & 1 alignment tool.

That’s a retail value of $150 – good luck!

Now - how about a little bit of that inspiration I was talking about?!

What do ya think?!

Does it make you want to claim Irish descent regardless of your actual heritage?

(lol)

Well, that's it from me -

head on over to visit Tracy Schultz for even more St. Patty's Inspiration!!

Also, just in case you get lost along the way, here's the entire hop list:

PSA Stamp Camp

Gini Cagle

Jeanne Streiff

Jessica Morales
Kandi Phillips
Kim Moreno

Stephanie Jones - <-- You are here! (Thanks!)

Tracy Schultz

Have a great day,

Steph!

Supplies Used:

Stamps: Smirk - Fashionista (PSA Essentials); Kiss Me...I'm Irish (Studio G)

Cardstock: Ripe Avocado, Rustic Cream (PTI)

Patterned Paper: Distressed Dots (PTI)

Tools: English Ivy Edger Punch, Corner Rounder (EK Success)

Copic Markers: YG97, E08, E19, E000, E11, R20

Miscellaneous: Ripe Avocado Vintage Button, Ripe Avocado Satin Ribbon, Ripe Avocado Ink (PTI); Memento Tuxedo Black Ink (Tsukineko); Creamy Brown Ink (ClearSnap)

PWCO March PaperCard Kit!

2011-03-16T10:00:00.000-05:00

Hi everyone!

Looks like I'm pinch-hitting again this week - like it's such a hardship to play with the March PaperCard Kit from PaperWorks Co... LOL!

Today's card uses the current sketch at Mojo Monday, as well as the current Recipe Challenge from PWCO!

Happy Hump Day!
Steph

Supplies Used:
PWCO March PaperCard Kit
Abby C - Spring Swing (Image coloured with Copics)
Spellbinders Nestibilities - Classic Ovals Small
Stardust Stickles
Rhinestones, Ribbon, Button, Brads & Twine from stash!

PWCO New Release! AND PSA Essentials Blog Hop!

2011-03-14T19:43:00.000-05:00

Busy week around here!

First up, on March 17, there's the PSA Essentials "Luck of the Irish" blog hop happening. If you're in need of some St. Patrick's Luck, that'll be the hop to check out!

Next, on Saturday - PaperWorks Co. is having a NEW RELEASE! This release will also be in the form of a blog hop - and you won't want to miss it! It's another Day in the Life of Abigail C release - and this time, poor Abby's just not feeling well! You can check out the pertinent info by clicking the blinkie - and we'll see ya on Saturday!

Later gators!
Steph

CANADIAN Original Scrapbox Giveaway Contest - WINNER!

2011-03-09T08:05:00.000-06:00

Well, ladies & Gents...

Who wants to know who won the Ribbon Organizer from my blog contest...

AND an entry into the GRAND PRIZE drawing

for the Workbox on the Original Scrapbox blog?!

It was Comment #8 - left by KanataNewf...

KanataNewf has left a new comment on your post "CANADIAN Original Scrapbox Giveaway Contest!":

1. My fave from The Original Scrapbox is the Knotty Alder workbox. I've been drooling over it for months!
2. have been a Facebook Fan of The Original Scrapbox for some time.
3. Tweet can be found here http://twitter.com/#!/kanatanewf/status/42711680093917184
4. And of course I am a follower of your blog.
5. There's a post on my blog about the contest here: http://kanatanewfpapercrafts.blogspot.com/2011/03/original-scrapbox-giveaway-for.html
with a) the picture
b) the Canada Workbox Giveway link
c) the original scrapbox link
d) a link to the contest (to all nine hosting blogs)
6. And I have a link back to the contest on my sidebar via the contest photo!

Posted by KanataNewf to *Pink Star Creations* at March 1, 2011 4:45 PM

CONGRATS, Sheena!

If you could please have your full name, mailing address & phone number to me within the next 24 hours (so, by 8:00AM CST on 3.10.2011!)

that would be awesome!

(email me at PinkStarCreations (at) hotmail (dot) com!)

Thanks for playing, ladies!
Laters,

Steph!

Workshop #4 - Birthday Cards - 4.2.2011

2011-03-08T16:28:00.001-06:00

Hello there!

More workshop samples...

What: Birthday Card Workshop

(both male & female oriented cards!)

Cost: $20/person

Please comment on this post, call, email or leave a message on FaceBook,
if you're interested in coming!

Thanks,
Steph!

Workshop #3 - Rainbow Love Set - 3.15.2011

2011-03-08T16:23:00.001-06:00

Hi everyone!

What: Rainbow Love Notecard Set

Cost: $30/person

As always, please leave a comment on this post, call, email or FaceBook Message
if you'd like to attend!

Laters!
Steph

PWCO Brings Sunshine & Spring Blooms!

2011-03-08T10:00:00.001-06:00

Ack - anyone else getting cabin fever?!

I'm sooooo ready for sunshine & spring blooms

- swings & warmth -

walks & NO WINTER GEAR!~

(lol!)

And with that in mind... I made this:

Supplies Used:

Stamp: Abigail C - Spring Blooms

Other: PWCO March PaperCard Kit
Image coloured with Copics!

Happy Tuesday!

I'll be working my butt off today,

putting together the samples for more local workshops!!

{Hugs!}

Steph

Workshop #2 - Rainbow Set (1)

2011-03-07T22:16:00.001-06:00

Hello, hello!

What: Rainbow Set #1

Cost: $15/person

This workshop will feature the following three cards:

Please leave a comment on this post, call, email or send a FaceBook Message,
if you'd like to attend!
Thanks,
Steph

Workshop #1 - Just a Little Note

2011-03-07T22:09:00.001-06:00

Hey there!

What: Just a Little Note Workshop

Cost: $20/person

This workshop will feature the following four cards:

If you're interested,
please feel free to comment on this post, call, email, or send a FaceBook message!

Thanks!
Steph

*Note: The middle two cards were strongly inspired by the work of Maile Belles!

PWCO Super Saturday!

2011-03-05T10:11:00.000-06:00

Hiya!

It's my Super Saturday over at PWCO today.... here's my offering:

Realllllllllyyyyyy simple! Dark Chocolate & Simply Chartreuse cardstock from PTI & Bo Bunny's Love Bandits Cut-outs Sheet! (Oh yeah, and a few strategically placed pearls!)

Happy Saturday!
Steph!

Birthday Card Workshop!

2011-03-04T09:16:00.001-06:00

Hey there!

What: Birthday Card Workshop
Cost: $10/person

Go home with the following 2 cards:

If you're local & interested,

leave a comment on this post, call, send a FaceBook message, or email!

Thank you!
Steph

Sweet November Stamps - March Release!

2011-03-02T07:00:00.003-06:00

WOOO HOOO!! First, let me just say a HUGE thank you to Amy for giving me the opportunity to be a part of this month's Sweet November Stamps release!!

Secondly, let me show you this amazing new image in action:

Virgo - in all her earthy glory!

I'm a Virgo myself, so let's just say I was a *little* excited when Amy gave me her to play with! On a side note, this image is a little extra special to me, since it features that big gorgeous Lily, too - and that's my younger daughter's name! She will be released on March 7 (in both digi & rubber!) at All That Scraps, along with the rest of the girls in the Zodiac - I can hardly wait to get my hands on them all!!

For more eye candy, make sure you visit the rest of the Sweet November girls:

Amy

Nancy (Guest)

And my Partner-in-Crime for the day, Suzi McKenzie!

Laters!
Steph

Supplies Used:

Earthy Virgo:

Stamp: Virgo (Sweet November Stamps)

Cardstock: Dark Chocolate, Terracotta Tile, Pinefeather (PTI)
Patterned Paper: Indian Summer (BasicGrey)
Tools: Double-Ended Banner Die, Beautiful Blooms II #1 Die Collection, Leaf Prints Die (PTI)
Miscellaneous: Simply Sweet Alpha Rub-Ons (DoodleBug), Terracotta Tile & Dark Chocolate Felt (PTI), Pinefeather Button (PTI), Rustic Jute Button Twine (PTI)

Image coloured with Copics: BG93, BG96, BG99, E000, E00, E04, E07, E08, E09, E11, E21, E25, E27, E29, R20

CANADIAN Original Scrapbox Giveaway Contest!

2011-03-01T07:00:00.002-06:00

*THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED - THANKS FOR PLAYING ALONG!*

In celebration of our creative Canadian fans, The Original Scrapbox is hosting 9 preliminary giveaways with a chance to win an entry into the Grand Prize Drawing for one Raised Panel Vanilla Workbox!

In order to be entered to win the Workbox, you need to enter to win the preliminary giveaway:

One Ribbon Box (Retail $19.95) and one entry into the Grand Prize Drawing for a Raised Panel Vanilla Workbox which is one of their most popular and sought-after items.

If you are selected as a preliminary winner of the Ribbon Box, you will then be entered into the grand prize drawing held on The Original Scrapbox Website on March 11, 2011. On that date, a random drawing will select a winner from all of the finalists to receive one Raised Panel Vanilla Workbox (value $1295.00 U.S. dollars).

*The contest is open to addresses in Canada only.

Giveaway open from March 1st to March 8th, 2011 at 11:59pm.

Giveaway Rules:
*You can only enter under one name
* It is possible to win more than one preliminary prize, which means it’s possible to be entered into the grand prize drawing more than once.
*All winner’s addresses must be Canadian addresses
*You must complete the required entry to be eligible to win

Here's how to enter:

First, become a follower of my blog (easiest way to watch to see if you win!)...

Then, visit the Original Scrapbox website, take a look around & leave me a comment telling me your favourite product!
Want some extra entries into this preliminary drawing? Here's how:

Extra Entries:

Become a Facebook Fan of The Original Scrapbox

Tweet the contest with linkback in your comment and use the hashtag #scrapbox in your tweet.

Facebook the contest with linkback in your comment

Add the contest button(pictured above) to your sidebar with a link to this contest

If you do any of those, make sure you leave comments with links!

To receive 15 extra entries, you must do the following 4 things together on your blog post and please leave a link back to your blog post with your comment (only one comment required, but you must leave a link so I can check your post.)

Blog about the contest WITH a picture of the Workbox in your post and link back to this post, so people will know where to enter.
In your blog post link the phrase "Canada Workbox Giveaway " to http://theoriginalscrapbox.com/catalog/component/content/article/6/95-wb-le-cherry
Link the phrase "The Original Scrapbox" to http://theoriginalscrapbox.com/catalog/
Link back to this contest, so that people know where to enter.

You can enter the preliminary giveaways with a chance to win an entry into the grand prize drawing at the following blogs:
Canadian Nickel Scrap'N
Pink Star Creations
Paper Inspirations By Danielle
Random Acts of Krafting
Chris's Creations
A Mom After God's Own Heart
Jenny's Scrapbooking Haven
Momma K Crafts
Andrea Walford at Sunny Stampin

*Disclosure: I received free product from The Original Scrapbox to host this giveaway. All rules must be followed and correct Canada address given for prize to be awarded.

Good Luck - and happy hoppin'!
Steph

SCS SC320

2011-02-22T14:10:00.000-06:00

Played along with SplitCoast's Sketch Challenge 320 this week:

Really liked this sketch - will most definitely be using it again!!!!!

Supplies used:
Stamp: PWCO - Abgail C "Garden Fresh"
Cardstock: Terracotta Tile, Dark Chocolate, Kraft (PTI)
Patterned Paper: "Garden Variety" (Cosmo Cricket)
Tools: Doily Lace Border Punch (Martha Stewart)
Image coloured with Copics
Miscellaneous: Flowers (Prima), Buttons & Twine (PTI)

PWCO Super Saturday!

2011-02-19T10:00:00.001-06:00

Ever wondered how many cards you could get out of (2) 12 x 12 sheets of DP? I did...

12 cards later, and every single piece of the DP used, I was about ready to fly to Edmonton to beg Peggy in person for a Zoie the Zebra die!!! (LOL!) I didn't add sentiments to any of them, because who knows what I'll use them for... since sentiments are quick to add, I've got most of the card done, and can pop on the appropriate verbage when the time comes!

Supplies Used:
DoodleBug Accent Papers: Berry Pink & Pink Lemonade Plaid
DoodleBug Fancy Frills: Strawberry Parfait
PWCO 'Zoie the Zebra'
Spellbinders 'Labels 4'
Cardstock: PTI 'Raspberry Fizz', 'Stamper's Select White', 'Lemon Tart', 'Sweet Blush'
EK Success Border Punches: Open Scallop, Deco Scallop
Doilies & Flowers from stash

PTI Sets for Sale!

2011-02-18T13:50:00.003-06:00

Hiya!

I bought some PTI sets awhile back, from a charity sale. I was expecting full sets, in good used condition, however was not impressed with what I received.

I didn't want to complain, though, since it had been for charity!

These sets retail for $24 new - after shipping, new labels & new cases, I wound up paying $20/set.

I'm asking $15 per set + shipping, but am open to offers.

(Shipping will vary depending on how many sets you purchase.

Canada Post or USPS will be used depending on YOUR location - whichever's cheaper!)

The sets:

Piece of Cake -
nothing missing -
needs a spa day.

*Sale Pending
Spiral Bouquet -
missing small triple leaf (see photo) -
needs a spa day.

Wise Owl -
missing one eyeball (see photo) -
needs of a spa day.

Garden of Life -
missing small flower centre, large leaf & straight stem (see photo) -
needs a spa day.

Made of Snow -
missing all sentiments (3) and large tree (see photo) -
needs a spa day.

Email me at PinkStarCreations (at) hotmail (dot) com if you're interested!

Thanks!
Steph

Yay for Paint!

2011-02-18T09:59:00.000-06:00

I was making a mess again last night.... a painty, glue-y, glittery one! My inner child is a happy one today! (My studio, however, may have a different opinion... LOL!)

Supplies used:
Gauche Alchemy: Ouchless Cardboard, Punchinella, Ledger Paper, Mod Podge

PaperTrey Ink: PTI Star Trio Dies, Rick Rack Border Die, XL Rick Rack Die

Miscellaneous/From Stash:
5x7 Canvas
Folk Art Metallic Acrylic Paint
Liquitex Basics Irridescent Medium
Pink MicroBeads
Martha Stewart Crystal Superfine Glitter

PWCO New Release!

2011-02-11T10:00:00.000-06:00

Hey y'all!

Have you been enjoying the hop so far?! If you've gotten here via Carisa's blog, you're on the right track - but if you've just popped into my blog, you'll want to head back to the PWCO Blog to start things off so you won't miss a thing!

Alright - on to the crafty stuff!

Supplies Used:

Paper: DoodleBug Sugar Plum Collection - Plum Passion

Dies: Nesties Classic Squares Large, Classic Scalloped Squares Large

Stamp: PWCO/Abigail C - Spring Swing

Image coloured with Copics

Miscellaneous: Ribbon, Flowers, DoodleBug Sugar Coated Icon Stickers - Sugar Plum

Supplies Used:

Paper: DoodleBug Tutti Fruitti Collection - Berry Blue

Stamp: PWCO/Abigail C. - He Loves Me?

Image coloured with Copics

Miscellaneous: Flowers, DoodleBug Fancy Frills - Tutti Fruitti

Supplies Used:

Paper: DoodleBug Key Lime Collection - Nature Walk

Dies: Nesties Labels 17

Stamp: PWCO/Abigail C. - Spring Blooms

Image coloured with Copics

Miscellaneous: Ribbon

That's it from me, folks - now you can head back to the PWCO Blog & check out all the wheeling and dealing! (And just in case you get lost along the way, the master hop list is below!)

PaperWorks Co. Blog – kick off…
Peggy
Bella
Kerri
Alice
Danielle
Cabio
Nicole
Carisa
Steph J <--You are here! (Thanks!)
PaperWorks Co. Blog

PTI 4th Anniversary Celebrations - Color Challenge #10

2011-02-09T22:45:00.000-06:00

#10 (finally - lol) - Nichole Heady's Color Combo: Melon Berry, Terracotta Tile, Kraft, Dark Chocolate

Supplies Used:

Cardstock: Melon Berry, Terracotta Tile, Kraft, Dark Chocolate (PTI)
Dies: Mat Stack 5, Mat Stack 2, Limitless Layers 1.75" Circle Collection, Cupcake Collection
Stamp Sets: Cupcake Collection
Ink: Melon Berry, Terracotta Tile, Vintage Cream (PTI)

PTI 4th Anniversary Celebrations - Color Challenge #9

2011-02-09T22:42:00.000-06:00

#9 - Michelle Wooderson's Color Combo: Aqua Mist, Sweet Blush, Harvest Gold, Simply Chartreuse

Supplies Used:

Cardstock: Aqua Mist, Sweet Blush, Harvest Gold, Simply Chartreuse (PTI)
Bittty Dots Patterned Paper
Dies: Mat Stack 5, Mat Stack 2, Limitless Layers 1.75" Circle Collection, Cupcake Collection
Stamp Sets: Cupcake Collection
Ink: Aqua Mist, Sweet Blush (PTI)

PTI 4th Anniversary Celebrations - Color Challenge #8

2011-02-09T22:39:00.000-06:00

#8 - Melissa Phillips' Color Combo: Hibiscus Burst, Sweet Blush, Ripe Avocado, Spring Moss

Supplies Used:
Cardstock: Hibiscus Burst, Sweet Blush, Ripe Avocado, Spring Moss (PTI)
Dies: Mat Stack 5, Mat Stack 2, Limitless Layers 1.75" Circle Collection, Cupcake Collection
Stamp Sets: Cupcake Collection
Ink: Ripe Avocado, Sweet Blush, Hibiscus Burst (PTI)

PTI 4th Anniversary Celebrations - Color Challenge #7

2011-02-09T22:36:00.000-06:00

#7 - Maile Belles' Color Combo: Kraft, Fine Linen, Lavender Moon, Harvest Gold

Supplies Used:

Cardstock: Kraft, Fine Linen, Lavender Moon, Harvest Gold(PTI)
Dies: Mat Stack 5, Mat Stack 2, Limitless Layers 1.75" Circle Collection, Cupcake Collection
Stamp Sets: Cupcake Collection
Ink: Lavender Moon (PTI), Haystack (Palette)

PTI 4th Anniversary Celebrations - Color Challenge #6

2011-02-09T22:34:00.000-06:00

#6 - Lisa Johnson's Color Combo: Pure Poppy, Spring Rain, Kraft, Vintage Cream

Supplies Used:

Cardstock: Pure Poppy, Spring Rain, Kraft, Vintage Cream (PTI)
Dies: Mat Stack 5, Mat Stack 2, Limitless Layers 1.75" Circle Collection, Cupcake Collection
Stamp Sets: Cupcake Collection
Ink: Spring Rain (PTI), Haystack (Palette)

PTI 4th Anniversary Celebrations - Color Challenge #5

2011-02-09T22:31:00.000-06:00

#5 - Jessica Witty's Color Combo: Soft Stone, Summer Sunrise, Aqua Mist, Raspberry Fizz

Supplies Used:

Cardstock: Soft Stone, Summer Sunrise, Aqua Mist, Raspberry Fizz (PTI)
Dies: Mat Stack 5, Mat Stack 2, Limitless Layers 1.75" Circle Collection, Cupcake Collection
Stamp Sets: Tiny Treats: Birthday, Cupcake Collection
Ink: Raspberry Fizz, Aqua Mist, Summer Sunrise (PTI), VersaMark

PTI 4th Anniversary Celebrations - Color Challenge #4

2011-02-09T22:28:00.000-06:00

#4 - Heather Nichols' Color Combo: Ripe Avocado, Spring Rain, Dark Chocolate, Kraft

Supplies Used:

Cardstock: Ripe Avocado, Spring Rain, Dark Chocolate, Kraft (PTI)
Dies: Mat Stack 5, Mat Stack 2, Limitless Layers 1.75" Circle Collection, Cupcake Collection
Stamp Sets: Cupcake Collection
Ink: Dark Chocolate, Ripe Avocado (PTI)

PTI 4th Anniversary Celebrations - Color Challenge #3

2011-02-09T22:25:00.000-06:00

#3 - Erin Lincoln's Color Combo: Ripe Avocado, Ocean Tides, Vintage Cream, Dark Chocolate

Supplies Used:

Cardstock: Ripe Avocado, Ocean Tides, Vintage Cream, Dark Chocolate(PTI)
Bittty Dots Patterned Paper
Dies: Mat Stack 5, Mat Stack 2, Limitless Layers 1.75" Circle Collection, Cupcake Collection
Stamp Sets: Cupcake Collection
Ink: Dark Chocolate, Ripe Avocado (PTI)

PTI 4th Anniversary Celebrations - Color Challenge #2

2011-02-09T22:22:00.000-06:00

#2 - Dawn McVey's Color Combo: Raspberry Fizz, Pure Poppy, Hawaiian Shores, Dark Chocolate, Kraft

Supplies Used:

Cardstock: Raspberry Fizz, Pure Poppy, Hawaiian Shores, Dark Chocolate, Kraft(PTI)
Bittty Dots Patterned Paper
Dies: Mat Stack 5, Mat Stack 2, Limitless Layers 1.75" Circle Collection, Cupcake Collection
Stamp Sets: Tiny Treats: Birthday, Cupcake Collection
Ink: Dark Chocolate (PTI), VersaMark

PTI 4th Anniversary Celebrations - Color Challenge #1

2011-02-09T22:18:00.000-06:00

More PTI Anniversary goodness.... a whole slew of Color Challenges... 10, to be exact. Since nothing in the rules say your entries have to all be different designs, I kept it simple and stuck with the same layout, die cuts & stamp sets - and just switched up the colours accordingly.

Meet #1:

Betsy Veldman's Color Combo:
Scarlet Jewel, Hibiscus Burst, Harvest Gold, Rustic Cream

Supplies Used:
Cardstock: Scarlet Jewel, Hibiscus Burst, Harvest Gold, Rustic Cream (PTI)
Distressed Dots Patterned Paper
Dies: Mat Stack 5, Mat Stack 2, Limitless Layers 1.75" Circle Collection, Cupcake Collection
Stamp Sets: Tiny Treats: Birthday, Cupcake Collection
Ink: Hibiscus Burst, Scarlect Jewel (PTI), VersaMark

PSA Essentials... Valentine's Gift Ideas!

2011-02-09T09:46:00.000-06:00

Sorry, no photos here guys - they're on my other {sick-at-the-repair-shop} laptop.

Check out the PSA Stamp Camp blog today, though... I've got 3 Valentine gift ideas posted over there, and let me just say, the third one is my absolute fave... (Tic Tacs, in a super-cute, removable/refillable jacket... sentiment? 'I've got time to waste!' Hilarious!)

When I have my other laptop back home again, I'll post some piccies here, with a few more details, for ya...

Laters!
Steph

PaperWorks Co - New Release!

2011-02-07T10:40:00.000-06:00

Woo hoo - PWCO's got a new release coming up on Friday!

There's a new artist, 6 new stamps being released (and one of each being given away!) and a super-fun blog hop lined up, beginning at 9AM MST, Friday, February 11!!!

See ya there!
Steph

PTI 4th Anniversary Celebrations - #8

2011-02-06T18:57:00.000-06:00

Last, but not least, Entry #8 - Tiffany Pastor's Contribution: Love how different her sets are from anything else carried at PTI. They're often quite bold & fun - and very easy to adapt for both male and female applications!

Supplies Used:

PTI Tag Download (Printed on Red River Linen Paper)
PTI Dies: Limitless Layers 1.75" Circles, Mat Stack 3
PTI Cardstock: Stamper's Select White, Pure Poppy, Sweet Blush
PTI Distressed Dots Patterned Paper
PTI Sweet Blush Satin Ribbon

PTI 4th Anniversary Celebrations - #7

2011-02-06T18:50:00.000-06:00

Entry #7 - Nichole Heady's Contribution: Love the colour combos Nichole comes up with... and love how simple it is to use her images!!!

Supplies Used:

PTI Tag Download (Printed on Red River Linen Paper)
PTI Dies: Limitless Layers 1.75" Circles, Victorian Lace Border
PTI Cardstock: Aqua Mist, Ocean Tides, Hawaiian Shores
PTI Bitty Dots Patterned Paper
PTI Hawaiian Shores Ink

PTI 4th Anniversary Celebrations - #6

2011-02-06T18:47:00.000-06:00

Entry #6 - Melissa Bickford's Contribution: It's too bad this isn't in a set! (yet?! *fingers crossed*)

Supplies Used:

PTI Tag Download (Printed on Red River Linen Paper)
PTI Dies: Limitless Layers 1.75" Circles, Victorian Lace Border (negative)
PTI Cardstock: Rustic Cream, Hawaiian Shores, Raspberry Fizz
PTI Bitty Dots Patterned Paper
PTI Raspberry Fizz Ink

PTI 4th Anniversary Celebrations - #5

2011-02-06T18:38:00.000-06:00

Entry #5 - Maile Belles' Contribution: Hehe, those pinwheels just make me smile. SO excited about the sets she'll be releasing this year! Super simple little card (2.5" x 4.25") - but I like how it turned out. The image circle is popped up, so it's a little more interesting. Thought these would be good if you were needing to mass produce for folks that'll most likely throw out whatever you've made (think: classrooms full of 6-year-olds...).

Supplies Used:

PTI Tag Download (Printed on Red River Linen Paper)
PTI Dies: Limitless Layers 1.75" Circles
PTI Cardstock: Stamper's Select White, Ocean Tides, Harvest Gold

PTI 4th Anniversary Celebrations - #4

2011-02-06T18:32:00.000-06:00

Entry #4 - Lisa Johnson's Contribution: LOVE this heart tag image... I had originally coloured the top half with R01 (matches Sweet Blush) but didn't like the outcome... so it became all red with little Raspberry Fizz accents!

Supplies Used:
PTI Tag Download (Printed on Red River Linen Paper)
PTI Dies: Limitless Layers 1.75" Circles, Heart Prints
PTI Cardstock: Stamper's Select White, Pure Poppy
PTI Patterned Paper: Bitty Dots, Distressed Dots
PTI Felt: Vintage Cream, Raspberry Fizz

PTI 4th Anniversary Celebrations - #3

2011-02-06T18:27:00.000-06:00

Entry #3 - Heather Nichols' Contribution - How perfectly spring-y!

Supplies Used:
PTI Tag Download (Printed on Red River Linen Paper)
PTI Dies: Limitless Layers 1.75" Circles, Medium Scallop Border
PTI Cardstock: Simply Chartreuse, Spring Moss, Hibiscus Burst
PTI Bitty Dots Patterned Paper
PTI Hibiscus Burst Twill
PTI Fresh Snow Ink

PTI 4th Anniversary Celebrations - #2

2011-02-06T18:24:00.000-06:00

Entry #2 - Dawn McVey's Tag Contribution... (Hawaiian Shores + Harvest Gold = Deliciously Sunny!)

Supplies Used:
PTI Tag Download (Printed on Red River Linen Paper)
PTI Cardstock: Rustic Cream, Hawaiian Shores, Harvest Gold
PTI Dies: Limitless Layers 1.75" Circles, Limitless Layers 2.5" Circles, Jar Tag, Mat Stack 4, Double-Ended Banners, Large Scallop Border
PTI Stamps: Background Basics Diamonds, Mega Mixed Messages
Miscellaneous: PTI Harvest Gold Felt, Filligree Clear Embossing Powder, VersaMark Ink, PTI Fresh Snow Ink

PTI 4th Anniversary Celebrations - #1

2011-02-06T18:18:00.000-06:00

I'm playing along with the Anniversary Festivities over at PaperTrey Ink this week... Today's challenge was to use the free downloadable sheet of tags by the PTI Designers, for a shot at winning the experience of being able to design your own stamp set for PTI, to be released in May.

You can enter once per image, and I managed to use 8/9 - sorry Alli Miles (the tag she created had the prettiest flower on it, but I hated the way I coloured it, and then ran out of sunlight, so I decided to call it a day, since the photo would be extra-crappy in the end...)

This is Beth Silaika's contribution - it reads 'Once in a while, in the middle of an ordinary life/Life gives us a fairytale' - awwwwwww.......

Supplies used:
PTI Tag Download (Printed on Red River Linen Paper)
PTI 'In Bloom' Patterned Paper
PTI Cardstock - True Black, Raspberry Fizz
PTI Dies: Limitless Layers 1-3/4" Circles, Mat Stack 1
PTI Woodgrain Impression Plate

Hockey Zach?

2011-02-05T14:48:00.000-06:00

Not really.... it started out that way, until I added long hair... now it's Hockey Zoe. =)

Supplies used:
Stamp: Zach the Hockey Player
Dies: CuttleBug 2″ Die Sets – ‘Stars’
Paper: Echo Park ‘Little Girl’ Collection – “Jody’s Stripe” & “Laundry Lucy”
Ink: Memento ‘Tuxedo Black’, VersaMagic “Mango Madness” & “Pink Petunia”
Image coloured with Copics
Extras: DoodleBug ‘Shin-Dig Sugar Coated Alphabet Stickers – Tangerine’, Rhinestones from Stash, PaperTrey Ink Raspberry Fizz & Stamper’s Select White Cardstock, PTI Bitty Dots Patterned Paper, Ranger Glossy Accents

Blogging at Gauche Alchemy today...

2011-02-04T09:21:00.000-06:00

Check out this mailbox:

No idea why this picture won't show up right-side-up... It's showing properly on the GA blog, though!

COPICS ARE BACK AT PWCO!!!!!!

2011-02-01T09:18:00.000-06:00

Copics are back in stock at PaperWorks Co!!!!

And just because Peggy's such a sweetheart, she's offering 5% off your Copic purchase - use code:

'COPICFRENZY'

at checkout! (Valid now until February 5, 2011!)

(And don't forget the 5% you already get back to your

Emergency Craft Fund

on all purchases, all the time!!!)

PSA Essentials + Home Shopping Network = WOO HOO!!!!!

2011-01-31T18:00:00.000-06:00

Tomorrow morning you may see some of my creations on the Home Shopping Network (you can watch online, if you don't get the channel on TV!!) I can hardly wait - I'm so very excited! PSA Essentials is going to be offering some really great deals on bundles of their Peel 'N' Stick stamp sets that will be sold exclusively on HSN... so if you're interested in buying some PSA Essentials products, make sure you tune in at 5:00AM & 1:00PM EST - now's the time to stock up!!

*Note - sorry there's nothing crafty to see. My 'good' laptop's at the repair shop & that's where all my photos are!

Gauche Gets Dream-y!

2011-01-28T18:39:00.000-06:00

Hey all!

Blogging over at Gauche Alchemy today... make sure to swing by & check it out! =)

Laters,
Steph

What? Something NOT DT-Related?!

2011-01-24T06:00:00.003-06:00

You betcha!

Made this for a friend's birthday... Didn't have matching Plum Pudding ink at the time, although it looks much closer in tone in real life...

Thanks for looking!
Supplies Used:
Stamps: 'Tea for Two Additions' - PTI
Die: 'Teacup' - PTI
Ink: Memento 'Rich Cocoa', Studio G Purple
Paper: PTI Dark Chocolate, Plum Pudding & Stamper's Select White, PTI "Happy Spots" Patterned Paper
Doily & Gems from stash

SCS VSN Mini - FEB11VSNMINI5

2011-01-23T18:37:00.000-06:00

Challenge #5 was "Two Hearts Beat as One" - so you were to use either an already entwined image, or to entwine your image(s) in some way.

Here's mine:

Supplies Used:
Stamp: PaperWorks Co. - "Mikey the Monkey" Paper: BasicGrey "Euphoria" Collection - "Delirium" (40% off!!!)
DoodleBug "Shin-Dig" Limeade Sugar-Coated Alpha Stickers (40% off!!!!)
DoodleBug "Stick With It" Double-Sided Stickers - "Sweet Love" (40% off!!!!!!)
DoodleBug Sugar Coating Glitter - "Limeade"

SCS VSN Mini - FEB11VSNMINI4

2011-01-23T18:30:00.000-06:00

Challenge #4 was to 'Paper-Piece Your Heart Out' - you were to paper-piece at least two parts of your image.

Here's mine (twice, because I figured I might as well use all the pieces I could from each paper...):

Suuplies Used:
Stamp: PaperWorks Co/LittleLoud Stamps - "Charlotte's Valentine" (40% off, even!)
Papers: BasicGrey 'Euphoria' Collection - "Felicity" & "Utopia" (Also 40% off!!)
Image coloured with Copics - Paper-Piecing used for: Headband, Dress, Pants, All Hearts
Lace from stash

SCS VSN Mini - FEB11VSNMINI2

2011-01-23T18:24:00.000-06:00

The second challenge for SCS's VSN on January 21 was "What Shape is Your Heart?" - you were to create a card using a heart shape as the base.

Here's mine:

Supplies:
Stamp: PWCO/Rachelle Anner Miller - 'Vday Bunny'
Cardstock: PTI Stamper's Select White, Bazzill Basics (pink)
Image coloured with Copics
Glossy Accents on Bunny's heart, eyes & nose
'Stardust' Stickles
Flowers & button from stash

CPS #200, SCS CC304, SCS CAS101

2011-01-15T06:00:00.001-06:00

Hey y'all!

Played along this time with:
Card Positioning Systems Sketch #200
SplitCoast Stampers Color Challenge #304 (Red, White & Silver/Grey)
SplitCoast Stampers Clean And Simple Challenge (A Day in the Snow)

Supplies Used:
Stamp:
- PWCO/RAM Exclusive 'Flaky Friends'
Papers:
- PTI Stamper's Select White Cardstock
- Three Bugs in a Rug ? (wish I could remember, 'cause it's totally my favourite spotty red paper!)
Miscellaneous:
- Lace trim spritzed with Tsukineko Sheer Shimmer Spritz 'Silver'
- Paper Snowflake
- Silver Rhinestones
- Copic Sketch Markers
- Corner Rounder
- Ranger 'Stardust' Stickles & Glossy Accents