Death leaves a heartache

As I mentioned yesterday, I had to make a few sympathy cards for the children of a close family friend. This card was made for Marion's son, Sean who I know was very close to his mom. He's a very earthy guy so I knew this would be perfect for him. I've combined Lovely as a Tree with a sentiment set from Impression Obsession called Sympathy Sentiments. I hope this brings Sean a bit of comfort in such a difficult time.

Sparkle and Bling List:
Stamps: Lovely as a Tree (SU), Sympathy Sentiments from Impression Obsession
Paper: Gina K Luxury White, Chocolate Chip, 3 Bugs in a Rug DP
Ink: Close to Cocoa, Versamark, Basic Black
Accessories: Ribbon, Buttons, Linen Thread, Nestabilities

WCMD09C - Whatcha been doing?

I've been on a roll this weekend and although I had some cards I had to make, I wanted to be able to participate in some of the WCMD challenges at SCS. This card was made for the Stamping Bella sponsored challenge which was to make a card that shows what you and your girlfriends do to have fun. I don't get to spend as much time with my girlfriends as I like but when we do get together, a Starbucks run is almost always in the cards. You were also supposed to try to make it 80's inspired. I have to admit - I tried but the 80's were all about bad clothes and I just couldn't do that to these sweet bellas.

Sparkle and Bling List:
Stamps: Javabellas by Stamping Bella, The Grind by Clear Dollar Stamps
Paper: Gina K Luxury White, Kiwi Kiss, October Afternoon DP, Watercolor paper
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black
Accessories: Tombow Markers, Aquapen, Ribbon, Circle and Blossom Nestabilities, Clear Detail Embossing Powder

WCMD09A - Stars in Heaven

A close family friend passed away this last week and I've been asked to make some sympathy cards for the family. I've been putting it off for a couple days because they aren't something I enjoy making. This death has hit close to home as Marion is very close in age to my mom who I am incredibly close to. I can't imagine being the age I am and having to deal with the death of a parent. I've made this card for Monica who was incredibly close to her mom - I knew when I saw this sentiment that it would be perfect for her and that it would bring her some comfort.

I've made the card for WCMD09A at Splitcoaststampers - this challenge was to make a card wit either a quote or a sentiment as the focal point of the card. I've used the Indian Summer Line from Basic Grey. I love the softness of this paper - it's gorgeous. I already know I'll be buying more of it!

Sparkle and Bling List:
Stamps: Sympathy Sentiments by Impression Obsession, Serenity by Verve
Paper: Gina K Luxury White, Rose Red, Indian Summer by Basic Grey
Ink: Versamark, Rose Red, Pink Pirouette
Accessories: Circle and Blossom Nestabilities, Floral Embossing Folder, Ribbon, Rhinestones, Clear Detail Embossing Powder

It's raining, it's pouring

It's Bellarific Friday at Stamping Bella!!! Most Fridays, it's a sketch but this week the challenge was to make either a Halloween or Fall related card. Well... I have no Stamping Bella Halloween images so I had to look through my stamps to find Belinda Bumperboots. Living on the Wet (errr... West) Coast in the Fall means Rain, Rain and more Rain. Hence the umbrella and gum boots. I thought about paper piecing the gum boots but when I was young, it was all about the black gum boots- there wasn't anything cool and funky like now. I've colored the image using my Tombow Markers and then used my Nestabilities to cut the image and scalloped layer. Note to self: Remember to cut out main image with Nestabilities before applying Glossy Accents and Stickles.... I had to wait for hours for everything to dry just so I could finish the card.

Sparkle and Bling List:
Stamps: Belinda Bumperboots by Stamping Bella
Paper: Gina K Luxury White, Ruby Red, 3 Bugs in a Rug DP, Watercolor paper
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black
Accessories: Tombow Markers, Aquapen, Clear Detail Embossing Powder, Glossy Accents, Diamond Stickles, Ribbon, Half Back Pearls, Nestabilities

You rock my world

Happy Birthday Stacy!!! It's my hubby's birthday today so I purposely didn't show his birthday card as part of the CDS Sneak Peeks this past week. When I first met Stacy I knew he'd be a special part of my life and I'm honored to be his wife. He knows how I feel so I'm not going to get all mushy here but Stacy - you rock my world!!! Thank you for being part of it!

ALL CDSTAMPS USED: Rock On
PAPER: Gina K Luxury White, Blue Bayou, Old Olive, Making Memories DP, Watercolor Paper
INK: Versafine Onyx Black
MARKERS: Tombows
ACCESSORIES and TOOLS: Tombow Markers, Aqua pen, Clear Detail Embossing Powder, Nestabilities, Ribbon, Stars Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Half Back Pearls
TECHNIQUES: Watercoloring

MTSC41 Hang in There

Yeah!!! I found some play time this week although it be a couple of days late for Mercy's Tuesday Sketch Challenge. Life has been so insane lately with work and a variety of other things but as soon as I had the time I knew I had to play.


WOW!!!! This was a hard one Mercy! But I had to try to challenge myself. I must admit - I did alter the sketch a teensy weensy bit but not too much.

Didn't it turn out cute? I've had this Elzybell for about 6 months now but haven't used it as it wasn't time yet but with Christmas coming up, I wanted to pull it out. I've paired it with Clear Dollar Stamps' Hanging Out. The sentiment works perfectly if I do say so myself. I've used my Tombow Markers and an aqua pen. Diamond Stickles have been added to little Miss Elzybell's wings.

Sparkle and Bling List:
Stamps: Hanging Around (Elzybell from Amuse), Hanging Out (CDS)
Paper: Gina K Luxury White, Rich Razzleberry, My Mind's Eye DP, Watercolor paper
Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, Basic Black
Accessories: Tombow Markers, Aqua Pen, MS Snowflake Punch, Rhinestone Brad, Ball Fringe Ribbon, Clear Detail Embossing Powder