Rubber Romance

Just stopping in with a quick post this afternoon. I posted this in my SCS gallery yesterday and wanted to share it with you here. I love this Rubber Romance stamp I got from Eclectic Paperie the other day. The image is so big and fun to color. I used Beate weekend sketch challenge #3 for the layout on this card. The ribbon is some I got from Ribbons and Bows Oh My. The dp I used on this card is Crate Cowgirl collection I got from Eclectic Paperie too (can you tell I love their store). Joy and Daisy are so sweet! The colors I used on this card are ruby red, bashful blue, close to cocoa, chocolate chip, barely banana, and creamy caramel.

Just a note: I usually post different cards on my gallery than on my blog so for more of my creations check out my SCS gallery.

Fishin Fella

Well I told you my super sweet friend Ashley sent me some Bella images but she also included some Fella images too. I love this fishing fella. My Dad and Stepdad are both fishermen so I knew I wanted to use this image for them. Alli Miles posted an awesome card using the Beach Fella and I cased her layout. I stamped the mellow moss panel with cheesecloth for tone on tone. I made the DP with my faux ribbon set from PaperTreyInk. The ribbon is some I got from Ribbons and Bow Oh My. They have an excellent selection of ribbon and shipping is super fast! I punched the circle of friendship with the 1" circle punch and matted it on the 1 3/8" mellow moss circle. The center of the circle of friendship is punched out with the 1/2" circle punch stamped in summer sun. The card base is brocade blue. I thought I would never use that color but I find myself grabbing it alot! I colored the fella with prismacolor pencils and blended with gamsol and stumps. The brads are mellow moss.

I know you've all been seeing some of the preview brochure cards on SCS! Im so excited about the new catalog. It seems like forever before July 1 will get here! My preview order should be in next week so I will be creating something for you soon. I will be back with some SCS challenges later this week I've been slacking on the challenges but I got some cards made for you today!

OOPS!

Sorry! The pics reversed for some reason when it posted!

Winder Swaps

Good morning everyone I hope you had a fab day yesterday! Well I've promised some pics of the swaps we did in Winder and here are a few. I will be including some in the post this week. I have so much I want to show you but can not get it all on one post! The first pic is my swap. I made a post-it note tote and a pouch. My pouch is very tired after a long drive and a day full of stampin fun so you have to excuse him for slouching! LOL! Because we had to take everything you needed to make the swap I tried to keep it pretty simple (less stuff for me to keep up with). The post it tote is old olive, cameo coral, and WW. The post it tote is super easy to make. You take cs 3 1/2 x 11 and score @ 5, 5 1/2, and 6. Then punch a handle using your word window punch. Attach your post it notes to the inside with sticky strip(red line tape). Tie a ribbon around the handle and VIOLA! A super cute gift to give along with a matching card and beaded pen! To make the pouch (again super easy) I used the Au Chocolate paper from the Spring Mini but your pouch will stand better with cs or cs weight DP (like American Crafts). The paper is 5x11 and score @ 1 1/2 for the flap. I added a scalloped edge to mine and glue the flap closed! I used the thank you from tags so much and stapled ribbon to the top. I put a cello bag inside filled with paper shreds and a cute little gift! Super easy and still so cute just the way I like it!

The second pic is some of my fave swaps we did on Saturday. The cards include rock 'n' roll, emboss resist, and watercoloring direct to stamp. It was so fun to meet these ladies we had a blast. Robin was fantastic for putting this thing together! Im looking into having one in Tifton soon if you are interested let me know. I will be starting a thread on SCS with the details but I will let you know when I have decided what Im going to do. Happy Stampin

Tagged

Okay so I told you earlier I was tagged by Ashley. This tag is questions you have to give one word answers to so here it goes....
Yourself:
Your partner:hilarious
Your hair:short
Your mother:rock
Your father:absent
Your favorite item:DP
Your dream last night:???
Your favorite drink:tea
Your dream car:SUV
Your dream home: spacious
The room you are in: living room
Your fear:wreck
Where you want to be in 10 years:happy
Who you hung out with last night:family
Youre not:skinny
One of your wish items:house
The last thing you did:punish
Youre wearing:shorts
Your favorite weather:cool
Your favorite book:V.C. Andrews
The last thing you ate:grits
Your life:hoppin
Your mood:satisfied
Your best friend:Mom
What are you thinking about right now:answers
Realtionship status:taken
What is on your tv: scooby-doo
What is your weather:cloudy
When was the last time you laughed:today

So you are supposed to tag 5 other bloggers but Im going to cheat...I want to tag you! So leave me a comment with your answers so we can get to know each other!

Happy Stampin!

Ashely's Card

Dont you love getting "happy" mail!!! I got this card from a super sweet blogger friend in the mail last week! Inside the card were bella images so you will be seeing some bella cards this week! This card came from Ashley and she has an awesome blog that you can check out on the side bar under awesome blogs. This pic just does not do this card justice it has alot of details. I love the martini charm, the scallops, and the white gel pen dots!! Huge thanks to you Ashley!

We had a great time Sat. in Winder!! Very long drive but we still had fun! I will post some of the shoebox swaps we did later this week. I have a ton of pics I have to get ready to post for you guys this week!

Kids are ready for breakfast so I will have to finish up later this afternoon b/c I've been tagged by Ashley!

Color Combo PaperTreyInk

Just stopping in this morning for a quick post! This is the card I made for this weeks color combo. Cool carribean, chocolate chip, & garden green. I cant use cocoa or chocolate chip on a card and not sponge and distress! I love how my card turned out! The stamp set I used is green thumb from PaperTreyInk. The ribbon is some I picked up at Michaels a couple of weeks ago it was a great find. I used my new pewter snaps on the right side of the card. The spotlight is the Marvy Mega scallop with the center cut out using my Fiskars. There is also piercing on the top of the card but its hard to see in the pic. Have a great weekend. I will be back Monday with some pics of the swaps from Saturday!