Warm Hugs & Cocoa Wishes

I so love sketch challenges it's helping me get my mojo back, yay! Today's card is made using Sweet n' Sassy Stamps challenge blog called The Sweet Stop.

I am loving the pendants that are so popular right now and this sketch was so fun to work with. For my card I used cup of cocoa.

 The patterned paper is super old it's a  6 x12 pad made for the cricut called doodlecharms .  I then used my embossing folder it looks like snowflakes I have know idea what it's call I do know it's from Stampin' Up but it is retired. I sponged twilight ink around the edges and sponged  Stampin' Up's  frost white all purpose ink all over the embossed card stock.It's so shimmery. I colored in the stamped image with my copics and added some bling to the snowflakes on the mug. I also used my clear spica pen on the candy cane. That's about it. Thanks  for visiting
Jessica


 What I used
stamps- cup of cocoa (sweet n' sassy stamps)
ink- black tuxedo (memento), twilight(CTMH), frost white all purpose ink(SU)
patterned paper-doodle charms (provo craft doodle bug ) 
card stock- twilight(CTMH), solar white(Neenah)
embellishments- rhinestones(CTMH), Twine outdoor denim(CTMH), white embossing power(CTMH), button(oriental trading), copics, clear spica, scalloped  circle and circle die spellbinders, embossing folder(SU).

Love is in the air

This weekend Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps is celebrating their customers by having their first Customer Appreciation Blog Hop (a list of blog hop requirements is at the link). The theme is Love is in the Air. Every participant who posts a project on their blog will receive a FREE digital stamp and it is so cute. In haven't posted in almost 2 years and this was just the motivation I needed to get back to posting again.




For my card I used sweet 'n sassy stamp so sweet cocoa he is just the cutest little guy. I colored him in with my copics. I paper pieced the cupcake wrapping. I then cut the image out with my square nesties. The cute saying came with the stamp set too. I don't even know what to say it kind of hard just jumping in again it's been so long, I hope I can keep it up. I do have more to post maybe during the week I can sneak in another post.
Thanks for stopping by.( I should get better at this after I remember how to do everything again.)

Jessica

Busy Busy Busy

Last Thursday my daughter came down with a stomach bug or maybe it was something she ate because nobody else came down with it. Then came Valentine's day which is really no problem I mainly just celebrate it by giving my kids something I don't celebrate it with my husband because our anniversary is two days later which is today. Love you honey Happy Anniversary(just in case he reads this but he probably doesn't even know my blog name). Wow we've been been married for 8 yrs. I can honestly say I love him more each and every day.
I don't know how much I'll be able to post this week I'm going out to dinner with my hubby tonight. Wednesday is my daughters birthday so I need to get my house in order for her birthday party. Then I start my weekly visits to the doctor on Friday.My son is also off track until March so instead of two crazy monkeys running around I have three and my son just happens to be the craziest of all. Well now that you know my schedule for the week just know it's crazy here lol.

Here is a card I was supposed to post last Thursday. this card is for the Snss sketch challenge #3 on pcp. I used snss purr-fect day. I have been busy making hair bows because of Jen del Muro's post here My camera battery died so I'll have to take the photo later to show tomorrow if I get a chance. I kind if went a little crazy with making them I think my girls will have bows to match everything they own.

What I used-
stamps- puff-fect day(snss)
ink-tuxedo black(memento)
dp-magic moments(ctmh)
cs-dutch blue, sweet leaf, colonial white(ctmh)
supplies-twill ribbon(ctmh)copic markers.

Pop up card

This was the first time I have ever made one of these free standing pop up cards I was afraid to make one I thought it would be to difficult but it actually was pretty simple here is the tutorial I used on scs. I made this for one of Kimmie's birthday challenges she is having a week long celebration with challenges and prizes on her blog. This challenge is challenge# 3 to use pink and at least one button. I used snss sweet Gretchen for my card I paper pieced her dress and colored the rest with my copics. Please enjoy and have a great day.

What I used
stamps-Gretchen(snss)
ink-tuxedo black(momento)
dp-bitter sweet(basic grey)
cs-vineyard berry, blush(ctmh), white(gp)
supplies-ribbon (offray), rickrack(ctmh), flowers(oriental trading co), brads(ctmh), button(unknown), copic markers.

Happy Birthday to me

Happy birthday to me ha ha ok I just did what my dad does on his birthday he always calls his sister on his birthday and sings happy birthday to himself so silly.
This will be a quick post I have church soon then I'm going to my parents house for dinner.

Ok so on to my card for this card I actually accomplished 3 challenges the first is a sketch challenge it was another one of Taylor's year of cupcake challenges this one was hosted by Ana Wohfahrt the second challenge was Courtney's challenge her challenge this week was a color challenge to use real red, chocolate chip, and pink passion but I don't have SU colors so I used ctmh instead. The third challenge was the snss DT challenge to use hearts so there it is. Hope you have a great day and thanks for visiting.

What I used
stamps-baby blessings,elly and friends(snss)
ink-tuxedo black(momento), tulip(ctmh)
dp=bitter sweet(basic grey)
cs-blush, cocoa,tulip(ctmh) white(GP)
supplies-pink flower(heidi swap), white flower(unknown), heart pillow stickers(k&co), ribbon(cocoa ctmh), stardust stickles, copic markers.

Luv Moo

I made this card for the PCP Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps sketch challenge. I used the funny farm set from snss. I paper pieced the cow from the basic grey bitter sweet patterned paper.

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What I used
stamps-funny farm(snss)
ink-black graphite(brilliance), vineyard berry(ctmh)
dp-bitter sweet(basic grey)
supplies-chocolate ribbon(ctmh), copic markers,heart brads(provo craft)

Bibbidi bobbidi boo!

My girls have been watching Cinderella for the last two days and not just one time, two or three times over and over, and since I'm also making a card based on this movie I seem to have that bibbidi bobbidi boo song suck in my head.
Snss Monday DT challenge #10 was to use the Cinderella Movie as inspiration. So here is my card I decided to go with blue because of Cinderellas dress for the ball I also added rhinestones well because they sparkle and they reminded me of the glass slipper. The stamp set I used is called special women and it's on sale at sweet 'n sassy stamps for only $6.oo what a great deal. For my card I stamped my image and embossed with clear embossing powder I then sponged on blue ink so you can see the image stays white. I used my word window punch for the sentiments. The flourishes in the background is a ctmh set called playful flourishes. Thanks for visiting and have a great day.

What I used
stamps-special women(snss), playful flourishes(ctmh)
ink-indian corn blue, crystal blue(ctmh)
cs-indian corn blue(ctmh), white(gp)
supplies-clear embossing powder(ctmh), mini rhinestones(ctmh), ribbon)sheer creations), word window punch ticket corner punch(SU)

CBC # 21

Ok I admit it I'm a New kids on the Block fan so when Courtney's CBC challenge #21 this week was to make a card from the music you listen to I thought of this CD. The card is not really my style but I kinda like it. I used snss chocoholic stamp set for my card. The sentiment was embossed in sliver embossing powder but it looks all blurry and smooshed together in the photo. The funny thing about this card is I had planed on using different ribbon that was white with poke a dots in all the colors in my card but I couldn't find it. I had it out the day before but it went missing so after I looked for an hour (not kidding) I gave up and used my black with white dots ribbon and used my copics to color them pink and yellow, and wouldn't ya know I found the ribbon I was looking for as soon as I had taken the photo of this card go figure. LOL. Well I hope you have a great day and thanks for visiting.

What I used
stamps-chocoholic(snss)
ink-black graphite(brilliance), bubblegum, dutch blue, sunny yellow(CTMH)
dp-provo craft
cs-black(ctmh), white(GP)
supplies-button dutch blue(CTMH), ribbon(American crafts), copic markers.

3rd snss challenge

This is the third and final Sweet' n Sassy release party challenge. This challenge was a color challenge to use pink, red, black,white and gray. I went with a simple sentiment card again I used my much loved nestabilities with pray without ceasing stamp set. Have a great day.

What I used
stamp-pray without ceasing(snss)
ink-black( ctmh)
dp-dcwv, pink (pebbles)
cs-black cranberry(ctmh), white(GP)
supplies-black ribbon(offray) pink velvet ribbon unknown, confetti flowers (Bride purchased at Micheal's), black mini brad (ctmh), copic markers, circle nestabilities, tulip fabric paint.

Family that prays together

This is the second snss release party challenge it was a sketch challenge this card came together very fast I normally don't do cards with just a sentiments but I love the way it turned out. I used Sweet 'n sassy stamp set called pray without ceasing. I received the circle nestabilities for Christmas and I couldn't wait to use them. I think I'll be using them on most of my cards from now on, and not only that but I think I need the all the other shapes too LOL.The flower on my card is bridal confetti they were off white flowers and I colored them in with my copics and added a rhinestone. This was such a fun sketch to work with.
What I used
stamps-pray without ceasing(SNSS)
ink-black (CMTH)
dp-metropolitan(american crafts)
cs-black(CTMH), white(GP)
supplies- confetti flowers (bride from Michael's), rhinestones unknown, ribbon dollar store, copic markers, circle (Nestabilities).

Knight In Shining Armor

Last Friday was the Sweet 'n Sassy release party it was crazy night so many comments to keep up on I just stayed in the back ground and read I didn't join in, but it was still a fun night. Anyways there were three challenges the DT came up with here is a card I made for the technique challenge.The challenge was to make a card using the tole technique were you stamp and image at least three times and cut out different parts and layer them so you have a 3-D effect. I decided to use Knight in shining armor for my card it took me awhile to cut out all those layers but it was sure worth it in the end.

What I used
stamps-knight in shinning armor(snss)
ink-black graphite(brilliance)
dp-rockland tilson Ave backside(scenic route), scarlets letter (basic grey)
cs-black(CTMH),white(GP)
supplies-black gross grain ribbon dollar store, silver brads(CTMH), sakura stardust gel pen, copic markers, double sided foam.

Make a wish

I'm on a roll I spent yesterday in my craft room and made quite a few cards yay it was much needed. I know I won't be able to keep up this pace of posting but hopefully I can do better than I did the last two months.
Alright on to my card I used Sweet 'n Sassy stamp dino-mite again it will be released tonight along with many more sets so don't miss out come check out the release party here.The layout is an old scs sketch challenge 167 I changed it up a bit. The paper I used is color bok bright paper pack. For the spots on the back of the dino I used my crop- o- dile and punched out three circles from the poke a dot paper.The make a wish stamp is from hanna stamps things hanna would say.

What I used
stamps-dino-mite(snss), things hanna would say(hanna stamps)
ink-black graphite(brilllinece), spring iris(ctmh)
dp-bright pack(color bok)
supplies-ribbon blue came in a paper pack from wal-mart, green rick rack( wright)

Welcome Little One

Well so far today I haven't had problems with the internet. I think my husband finally figured it out.
I love this card it's so simple but the glitter paper accents it very well in my opinion. I wanted to color the giraffe in just like it is on the paper at the bottom yellow with blue spots so cute.Thanks for stopping by have a great day.

What I used
stamps-baby blessings(snss)
ink-black graphite(brilliance)
cs-twilight(cmth) white(GP)
dp-Nana's nursery baby boy (dcwv)
embellishments-ribbon $store
tools-copic markers, stardust stickles

Dino-mite

I have a lot to show but my internet is being weird and only working for a few minutes at a time in fact I had to type this up in another program and paste it in here because it won't stay connected long enough. any way for this card I used a sweet' n sassy stamp set that will be released after the release party on the 2nd of Jan. My sweet 'n sassy design team term is up now too so this is the last blog hop I will be joining in on. It was a pleasure working with Korin and the ladies on the DT. If you came here first please visit Michele's and Kathy's blogs to see some more sneak peaks. Okay back to my card I used the dinosaur from dino-mite I stamped it on paper then I ran it threw my cuddle bug embossing folder I used double sided foam tape under the dino so it pops off the page a bit.That's it really pretty simple if you have any questions let me know I'll do my best to answer. and as always have a great day and have a Happy New Year.

What I used-
stamps-dino-mite(snss)
ink-black graphite (brilliance)
dp-archaic(basic grey)
cs-white(GP)
embellishments-ribbon chocolate(ctmh), autumn terracotta organdy(ctmh), green dollar store, brads autumn terracotta(ctmh)
tools- cuddle bug embossing folder.

SNSS DT Round Up

I was suppose to post this yesterday but I forgot. I went to New Orleans for my husbands Christmas work party, even though I was only gone for the weekend it's taking me awhile to get back into the swing of things.
This month for the design team round up for Sweet'n Sassy stamps I decided to showcase winter at home. For my card I only used part of the stamp design so it would fit on my card with what I had planed. I colored in the image with my copic markers the milk can and skate blades were colored in with my sakura stardust gel pen so it looks shiny like metal. I used Martha Stewart's snowflake punch dipped in glitter and holiday poinsettia from prima.Visit the snss blog to see what the rest of the design team made.

Supplies
stamps-winter at home
ink-black graphite(brilliance)
designer paper-candy cane lane(imaginisce)
tools- copic markers, sakura stardust gel pen, Martha Stewart snowflake punch, glitter,brads(cmth), holiday poinsettia(prima).

Another Christmas card

I love the way this card turned out. I bought these chipboard shapes at the scrapbook expo this Fall. for 1 dollar and I forgot all about them until I saw a card made with a chipboard snowflake.
I painted my snowflake with white acyclic paint after it dried I sponged some chocolate ink around the edges then I covered it in glue and dipped it in to my glitter I just love the way it turned out. I used another image from Sweet 'n sassy stamps snow friends this image actually has two snowmen on it but I only wanted one so I used my circle punch to get the one snowman. Thanks for visiting and have a great day.

What I used
stamps-snow friends(snss)
ink-black graphite(brilliance), chocolate(ctmh)
dp-holidays(making memories)
embellishments-ribbon( $ ribbon at Michael's), buttons from my stash, snowflake chipboard(cosmo cricket).
tools-copic markers, 13/8 circle punch(SU), ek success corner rounder punch for scalloped edge.

Let it snow

I saw this sketch in a magazine awhile ago, and I really liked it. I used snss snow friends. I have a lot to do today so I'm keeping this short. Have a great day.

What I used
stamps-snow friends(snss)
ink-black graphite(brilliance)
dp-holiday(making memories)
cs-cranberry, crystal blue(Ctmh)white(gp)
embellishments-ribbon (unknown), red rhinestones(ctmh) stickles, ice glitter.
tools- copic markers

Gift Set & Blog Hop

I had a wonderful Thanksgiving and I hope everyone else did too. It's my turn for the Sweet 'n Sassy blog hop this time I decided to make a acetate box ( instructions are found here tlc182) for some candy. I made a simple card to go along with it. Originally I was going to fill it up with the mint patties that are all decorated but they looked a little funny in the box with the way I have it decorated so I just filled it up with the plain mints but I wanted to show the candies decorated. I used Snowflakes stamp set for my project. I hope you enjoy and don't forget to continue on with the blog hop the next stop is Korin's blog. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day.






What I used
stamp-snowflakes(snss)
ink-Indian corn blue(ctmh)
dp-chocolate, Indian corn blue(ctmh), white(gp)
embellishments-ribbon(offray) stardust stickles
tools-scalloped circle punch(SU) cuddle bug snowflake embossing folder, mints, Acetate.

Happy Turkey Day

Happy Thanksgiving I hope everyone has a safe holiday. I just had to use the turkey from the stamp set turkey day for a thanksgiving card. My photo didn't turn out every well the lighting isn't very good in my house.I usually take my photos during the daylight hours but I didn't get my card done until late so here it is. Have a Happy Thanksgiving I will post again on Saturday for the snss blog hop.

What I used
stamps-turkey day(snss)
ink-black graphite(brilliance), chocolate(ctmh)
dp-harvest(scenic route)
cs-chocolate, colonial white(ctmh) orange cs unknown.
embellishments-brown brads (American crafts), paper flowers(prima), ribbon cocoa(ctmh).
tools-branch punch(Martha Stewart), copic markers.

Blog Hop

I don't have anything to show yet I just wanted to remind you of the Sweet 'n Sassy blog hop that starts today the schedule is on the left side. I've planed on making time tonight to stamp so I should have something to share tomorrow.