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Merry Christmas!

These adorable stamps to make the tags all came from 1 set! The Santa and the Holly Leaves & Berries are cut out attached. Tags are double-sided with the back having the "to: from:" stamped on it. Super quick and easy just the way I like it:)

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Recipe:
Stamps - MissyB Designs Make A Tag

Paper - Neenah Classic Crest Solar White; Bazzill Black & Red CS

Ink - Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black

Misc. - Copic Markers; 2-way glue pen; Ultra Fine Crystal Glitter; 1/16" Hole Punch; Misc Rhinstone; Misc Stretch Cord; Marvy Uchida Punches

MissyB Tag Card

Happy Holidays!

I mentioned in a previous post about using tags on cards. Here's one I came up with using my MissyB Designs set called Make a Tag.

And before I forget...today (Tuesday Nov 25th) is the LAST DAY for a chance to WIN a TON of MissyB goodies! But you need to hurry...the drawing is tonight at 7:00 p.m. Click HERE for all the details.

I used white gel pen to make faux stitching. Tag is 3 layers (blue cs is the reverse side of patterned paper) then layered it on white CS. The black layer on the tag is attached with dimensionals. White Eyelet on top of tag.

Snowman stamped on white - colored with COPIC markers & Spica Pen (for black top of hat) - cut out and attached with dimensionals. 2-way glue pen traced all around the edge of the white layer and covered with Ultra Fine Crystal Glitter.

Recipe:

Stamps - MissyB Designs Make A Tag
Paper - Neenah Classic Crest Solar White; SEI Holiday Houpla Fab Flakes; Bazzill Black CS;
Ink - Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Misc. - Copic Markers R29 & BG000; Copic Spica Glitter Pen Black; 2-way glue pen; Ultra Fine Crystal Glitter; Misc Eyelet; Inkssentials White Gel Pen; Dimensionals; Misc Ribbon & Cord

Mega HUGE Give Away!

OVER $80 of MissyB Stamps for FREE!!

Yep...that's right...a chance to win a BUNCH of MissyB stamps -- and more! Go check out all the details over on the MissyB blog HERE!!

I made this card with a MissyB set called Make a Tag. This set comes with 13 stamps...and is only $12.00! HELLO!!! That's a great price...and the stamps are too cute for words!

Coloring done with Copic Markers. I added sparkle on Santa's suit, star & ground using a glue pen and ultra-fine crystal glitter.

BTW - do you realize how close Christmas is? AACKK!!! They are already playing Christmas music on the radio - and it's not even Thanksgiving yet!

More MissyB

Christmas Word Stocking

Here's another card made from my MissyB Designs Christmas Word Set. (see my other card here) Just 2 colored pencils...a little blending...and BAM! It's done! :)



I don't have any idea what color or brand of cardstock I used to stamp the image on. It's from a huge pack of CS I got at Costco a looooong time ago. The patterned paper is from Deja Views. The Sharon Ann Collection - Home for the Holidays. It's 2-sided paper - the strip with the ribbon is the back side. Main image layer is popped up on dimensionals. If I keep up with the Christmas Cards...I just might have enough to send out this year! I have another card made up with yet another stamp from this set. I'll share it with you all soon ;)

Want to see some goodies made by the other DT girls?
Awna
Danni
Karen

Click HERE to see more creations on the MissyB Blog
Click HERE to see all the other wonderful MissyB Stamps.

Recipe:
Stamps - MissyB Designs Christmas Words
Paper - Bazzill Textured CS, Deja Views 2-sided paper The Sharon Ann collection Home for the Holidays
Ink - Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black
Misc. -Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol OMS, paper piercer, Misc Brads & Ribbon

MissyB Christmas Tree

Christmas Words

This tree stamp is from a MissyB Design set called Christmas Words. Isn't it cool how the words are doodled inside the tree!! I love pink on Christmas images for a change of pace.

Look how simple it is to color and create with! Simple is a GOOD THING! :) I stamped the tree 3 times. Cut 1 out and popped up on dimensional. The entire tree and the top of the pots are glittered up with Ultra Fine Crystal Glitter. For the star I used black glitter. See the little black dots in the corners -- they are black Swarvoski Crystals. The green layer is a shimmery cardstock.



Recipe:

Stamps - MissyB Designs Christmas Words

Paper - Neenah Classic Crest Solar White, Bazzill Pink Textured CS, Green Bling CS, Heidi Grace Designs Double Sided Cardstock Jolly & Bright/Mini Dots

Ink - Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black

Misc. - Copic Markers RV02 YG03 E33, 2-way glue pen, Ultra Fine Crystal Glitter, Doodlebug Beetle Black Glitter, Black Swarvoski Crystals, Dimensionals, Misc Pink Sheer Ribbon

Go Girl!

Splitcoaststampers Sketch Challenge #199

There are actually 2 versions of this weeks Sketch Challenge over on SCS. You can see both options HERE. Also, this weeks Splitcoast Challenges are going PINK in honor and celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

My MissyB Go Girl set got inked up for this card :) It's one of the new stamps sets from MissyB Designs. This little birthday girl is so sweet!

I colored her with Copic Markers. Her shoes, the white parts of her dress and the crown have Shimmerz painted on. I added glitter on the frosting of the cupcake. For the presents I stamped, colored, cut out and added glitter to the top squiggly part. That sentiment is a rub-on. After I put the sentiment on...I looked at it and thought...hummm...needs a little more sumpin-sumpin (did I spell that right?! ha!). Soooo....that's when I decided on the paper piercing. Ta-da! That did the trick!

The heart on the crown I stamped and cut out separate and paper pieced. Just a little extra dimension. Can you see it? hummm.... I also put some fancy Swarvoski Crystals on her crown. You ain't got a thing if you ain't got that bling! ha ha ha ha

Recipe:

Stamps - MissyB Designs Go Girl

Paper - Worldwinpapers Papers Fairy Tale Pink Double sided CS, Pebbles Inc. Patterned Paper My Baby Girl Flower & My Baby Girl Dot, Papertrey Ink White CS

Ink - Tsukineko Memento Black Tuxedo,

Misc - Melissa Frances Vintage Transfers, Copic Markers, Shimmering Products Shimmerz Angel Wings, Swarvoski Crystals, Sakura Crystal Lacquer (to adhere Crystals), Sakura Quickie Glue Pen, Art Glitter Angel Dust, Paper Piercer, Dimensionals

Danni is also on the MissyB DT with me. She has something new to share here :)

Try A New Technique

Technique Lover's Challenge #189 - Mini Pizza Box

Did you see these cute little pizza boxes?! They are SUPER easy to make...and can be used for all sorts of things. Check out this TLC Challenge HERE over on Splitcoaststampers for all the details, instructions and lots of awesome creations that everyone is making!



My MissyB stamp set was perfect for this challenge to make 3 1/2" x 3 1/2" cards. There are 4 different stamps in this set. It's called Word Ornaments and is on sale for $4.00.



I wanted these to be simple, yet elegant. Images are stamped with Versamark and embossed with Gold embossing powder. Two of the images have bows...and I painted Rustic Red Shimmerz Paint on them. Looks awesome with the gold embossing! Main image layer popped up on dimensionals. 6 cards fit in the box - without envelopes. I LOVE how these turned out. Super quick & easy! YEAYA BABY!! LOL



Recipe:
Stamps - MissyB Designs Word Ornaments
Paper - SU Very Vanilla Cardstock, Bazzill Textured cardstock
Ink - Tsukineko Versamark
Misc - Ranger Gold Super Fine Detail Embossing Powder, Shimmering Products Shimmerz Rustic Red, SU Gold Stretch Cord, Red Sticky Tape, Dimensionals, Scor-Pal

Check out what Danni created with this set here.
Check out all the awesome Mini Pizza Box creations here.

more to share with MissyB stamps

Autumn Fun

Remember the set of 26 stamps I got from MissyB? (see prior post HERE) The set is called Fall and Winter Minis. I used 5 stamps from the set to make my card. Imagine all the fantastic things you can make from this set!



I used Sketch Challenge #195 from Splitcoaststampers for my card layout. The layer behind the main image I stamped the 2 leaves in Versamark. I think the faux stitching works really well on this. :) I colored with Copic and Prismacolor markers. Around the edges of the patterned paper I used my Chocolate Chip Classic ink pad and swiped it directly on the edges. Edge Distressing on all 3 layers. And check it out....I used my stapler with colored staples! Any of you have colored staples?

I'm sure lovin my MissyB stamps. And I STILL have like 15 stamps in this set I haven't used yet! Guess that means I'll just have to make more stuff :) Twist my arm! YEAYA BABY!!

Also...check out what the other MissyB Design Team members have been making HERE.

Recipe:
Stamps - MissyB Designs Fall and Winter Minis (MB-145)
Paper - SU Marigold Morning, Chocolate Chip, Naturals Ivory, DCWV Patterned Paper, Bazzill Textured cardstock
Ink - Ranger Adirondack Espresso, SU Chocolate Chip Classic, Versamark
Misc - Copic Markers, Prismacolor Markers, SU Tag Punch, SU Paper Piercing template, Misc ribbon, brads, twine, staples, Staedtler Triplus Fineliner 0.3 mm brown, Red Sticky Strip, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Making Memories Edge Distressing Tool

Havin' Some Spooky Fun

New MissyB Stamps Are In The House!!

WOHOO! I got my first sets of MissyB stamps being on the Design Team. How cool is THAT!!I'm having tons of fun with these new stamps. The first set I'll share with you is called Fall and Winter Minis.

I used 4 stamps from this set to make all these projects. Only 4 out of 26 stamps!! Yep! 26 stamps are in this set! But CHECK THIS OUT.....you aren't gonna believe what I'm about to tell you!!! This set is on SALE for $6.00! Yep...you got it...$6.00 for 26 stamps!! Still don't believe me?! Check it out HERE.

My first card uses 2 of the stamp from the set. And what would a Spooky card be without Drippy Goo! Just had to use that MS punch again :)

See those cute little spiders! Yes...on this card they are cute! hee HEE! I put Black Fun Flock on their bodies. Have you ever see such a cute idea?! LOL You can actually pet them! ha ha ha ha If you click the picture you can see it better.

My next card has a fun Shimmery Bat. He's popped up on dimensionals cause I wanted him to look like he was flying in front of the moon.

I colored with Gray Copic markers then painted him with Shimmerz. Way cool!! Here's something funny....I used Angel Wings Shimmerz!! Somehow it just doesn't see right! ha ha ha Angel/Bat?! Oh well....I thought it was funny :)

The last item I have to share are these cute little treat bags. They are cut out with my die cut machine. (more of these little treat bags can be seen here)



I stamped spooky all over and then embossed with clear powder. Embossing is really fast and easy...plus it gives a nice shinny effect. I shaded the ghosts with C1 Copic marker then added glitter with my glue pen. They are stuck on the bags with a dimensional. FYI - 1 Peanut Butter Cup fits perfect in these little bags.

Well...what ya think of my goodies using MissyB stamps? Wanna see more?! I'm workin on it....so keep your eyes open for more to come :)

Supplies used for projects:
Stamps - MissyB Designs Fall and Winter Minis (MB-145)
Paper - Neenah Classic Crest Solar White, SU Only Orange & Green Galore Cardstock, Bazzill Textured cardstock, Bo-Bunny Press Fright Night Words Patterned Paper
Ink - Tsukineko Memento Black Tuxedo, Tsukineko Versafine Black
Misc - Copic Markers C1 & C3, SU Word Window Punches, Martha Stewart Drippy Goo punch, Die Cut Machine, Ellson Design Bag Thick Cut Die, Spellbinders Circle Dies, Shimmering Products Shimmerz Angel Wings, SU Clear Detail Embossing Powder, Art Glitter Angel Dust, Stampendous Black Fun Flock, Dimensionals, Red Sticky Tape, 2-way glue pen, Sakura Quickie Glue Pen, Misc Ribbons & Brad,

Object of Jealousy

Birthday Babe

I wasn't gonna post this...but the more I thought about it I was like....OH...what the heck...GO FOR IT! My daughter might have a moment of embarrassment...but only for a moment. She has "THE" sense of humor ;) Here goes.....

I made this card for my oldest daughter's birthday using Sketch Challenge 192 over on Splitcoaststampers. (I still haven't given it too her yet!)



It's totally her! I laugh every time I look at it. Naturally there's a story behind it. About a year or so ago, we went to a big department store to try on expensive jeans. You know...the kind celebs wear. Of course I brought my camera and took pics. One of the pics she was posing pretty much like this stamp!



We had a blast. And yes...we looked good in those jeans! LOL Happy Birthday Alisha!

The stamps are from MissyB Designs. Speaking of Missy B -- Melissa just put together a Design Team and asked me to be on it!!! How COOL IS THAT!! I listed the other DT members on my side bar. We are gonna have FUN! YEAH BABY! LOL :)

I colored with Copic Markers and then painted Shimmerz on top of the skirt, blouse, boots and on the brown oval layer under sentiment. Pink & Clear Rhinstones galore!! Main image popped up on dimensionals.

Recipe:

Stamps: MissyB Designs A Bit Sassy
Paper: GP White CS, SU Close to Cocoa and Pretty in Pink CS, SU Designer Paper (retired)
Ink: Tsukineko Memento Black Tuxedo, Tsukineko Versafine Sepia, Clearsnap Colorbox Chalk Chestnut Roan, SU Pretty In Pink Classic
Misc: Copic Markers, Copic Spica Glitter Pen Black (on her glasses), Misc Rhinstones & Ribbon, SU Oval Punches, Shimmering Products Shimmerz Pink and Coffee Paints, Crystal Effects (to adhere Rhinstones), SU Dimensionals, Red Sticky Tape, Glue Dot

Funky Ducks

All Lined Up In A Row

These ducks a so funny! I can totally see that big one in the front giving a look like "Huh? What?" LOL Kills me!!! That double sided cardstock really adds to all the fun!!



I love stamping funny and humorous cards. Back in the days before I started making cards...I would stand in the card isle at the store reading funny cards. Picture this -- just me...all by myself...standing there....laughing out loud....eyes watering cause I'm laughing so hard! You get the picture! I'm a dork fish! ha ha ha ha. Now I do it while looking at all the fun stamps that I could make a card with!

Well...now that I've shared! LOL Here's the scoop on the card. That stamp from a set by MissyB Designs called Funky Ducks. Simple coloring on this one. Copic Markers YR16 Apricot and C1 Cool Gray No. 1. The hat on the duck is a piece cut out from the patterned CS.

The cardbase is SU Kiwi Kiss. Patterned Cardstock is from All My Memories - Birthday Boy Design. I embossed a piece of orange cs with a Cuttlebug embossing border set called Just My Type. Then I punched out a piece of Kiwi Kiss with a Fiskars Border Punch. The sentiment is from a Stampin'UP! set called Older & Wiser. Main image and sentiments are all popped up on dimensionals.

TFL & have a humorous day!

Recipe:
Stamps - MissyB Designs Funky Ducks, SU Older & Wiser
Paper - Neenah Classic Crest Solar White, SU Kiwi Kiss CS, SU Night of Navy CS, Bazzill Smooth Orange CS
Ink - Tsukineko Memento Black Tuxedo, SU Kiwi Kiss Classic
Misc. - Fiskars Threading Water Border Punch, Copic Markers YR16 Apricot, C1 Cool Gray No. 1, A Muse Ribbon, Cuttlebug Embossing Borders Just My Type, SU Dimensionals & Brads

ENABLER ALERT! The Funky Ducks stamp set is on a SUPER SALE right now. The set is only $6.00!!! Lots of other super sale items too. Check 'em out at http://www.missybdesigns.com/

Challenge-Mania

Doing More Challenges.

I needed to make some Sympathy cards and found a beautiful card and layout over on Nancy's Blog HERE. Nancy used a sketch from Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge #52 HERE. I love how this card turned out. All supplies for this card except ribbon are Stampin'UP!

Then for the Baby card I used a challenge I spotted over at Lorie's blog HERE. This sketch was perfect for the stamp set I wanted to use. As an added bonus I even used my sewing machine! :) All supplies for this card except ribbon and pin are Stampin'UP! Colors are Soft Sky, Blue Bayou and Whisper White.

For the next 2 cards I used Card Sketch Challenge #188 from Splitcoaststampers. Every Wednesday on SCS you will find a new Card Sketch. There is always something going on over at SCS!! I love that place :) All supplies for this card except ribbon are from Stampin'UP! Colors are Blush Blossom, Close to Cocoa and Whisper White.

The last card I actually combined 2 challenges. Sketch Challenge #188 and Color Challenge #180. Tuesday is Color Challenge day at SCS. You have GOT to click this card to zoom in and see all the sparkle!! :)

Main image is from MissyB Designs. Sentiment is from Taylored Artwork. Stampin'UP! Cardstock and Designer paper, EK Success Flower Punch, Misc brad that I altered with embossing glitter. Sentiment on top and bottom are popped up on dimensionals.

As you can see...I've been having lots of stamping fun!! I made more...but that's enough to post for now :) BTW - don't forget to stop back for the next House Mouse & Friends Monday Challenge. Check out all the wonderful cards being created from Challenge #1 HERE. Challenge #2 is only a few days away! Yippee!!!

Happy Birthday Bro!

Funny Birthday Card

I made this card for my brother. He's 1 year older than me....so I have to rub it in that he IS and will ALWAYS BE older than me :) LOL

(David...if you're reading this..."yer older than I am! yer older than I am!" ha! love ya!)



I like the way StampinUP's Naturals White paper is a softer off-white color and has those little flecks in it. Perfect for something a little country chicken-ish! Making cards for the guys always seems to be a bit of a challenge. Since we are "The Funny Family".....humorous cards seem to be what I create the most of. I think it's easier to make humorous guy cards because then you can use all kinds of stamps.

Are you wondering what's "The Funny Family?" Well...long story short...several years back my daughter Michaela asked a question something like "what family are we?" I think she was about 4 year old. I wasn't sure what they heck she was asking....so we just said "we are the funny family!" Since we are always joking around and bringing humor into about every moment of our day it seemed fitting.

Recipe:
Paper - Stampin'UP! Cardstock Naturals White; Chocolate Chip; Marigold Morning; White
Ink - Stampin'UP! Craft Going Gray; Ranger Adirondack Expresso; Clearsnap Colorbox Chalk Chestnut Roan
Stamps - MissyB Designs Chicken; Inky Antics Chicken Wire; Stampin'UP! Birthday Whimsy; Repeat Impressions (?)
Punches - Marvy Uchida Scalloped Circles; EK Success 2" Paper Shapers; Stampin'UP! Word Window
Misc. - Prismacolor Pencils; Gamsol; Clear Embossing Powder; Red Twine; Stampin'UP! Stampin' Dimensionals, Copic Spica Clear Glitter Pen (used on teeth - but you can't see it in the pic)

My first Criss Cross Card

60 is better than 1!

One of the many things I've been doing this past week is making baby shower invitations. I got the idea for this card from Amanda. Check out Amanda's card HERE -- it's awesome! Click HERE for a wonderful Criss Cross Card Tutorial by Beate Johns on SCS. These are super easy to make and are tooooo cute!

My first Criss Cross Card isn't just 1 card.....it's 60 of them! :) Fun Fun Fun!!



I noticed after taking the pic above that the insert for the card wasn't in perfectly straight for the Kodak Moment! Oops! The pic below is the insert pulled out slightly so you can see it a little better.



The envelopes I ran through the printer for the return address. I set the text RGB color for the invitations and envelopes to match StampinUP Chocolate Chip Ink. Check out Marni's Blog StampMonkeys for all the codes to match SU Colors. Can you see the prego mom I stamped? Click on the pic to see it bigger and closer. Totally cute!! It's a stamp from MissyB Designs. I stamped it with Tsukineko VersaMagic Pixie Dust. "You're invited" and "Welcome Little One" are stamped using SU Chocolate Chip Classic.



Here's the rest of my "secrets" for the card :)

Paper: American Crafts -Baby Gretel (Dots) and Little Lamb (Stripes); White, Brown and Pink Cardstock from Bazzill

Ribbon: American Crafts - Baby; Unknown for the Pink stuff

Stamps: StampinUP! - Riveting (Welcome Little One); CTMH - Simple Invites (You're invited)

Punches: StampinUP! - Scalloped Circle, 1 3/8" Circle, 1 1/4" Circle

Inks: StampinUP! - Classic Chocolate Chip; Tsukineko VersaMagic - Pixi Dust

I used Dimensionals to pop-up the brown circle from the scalloped circle and again for the Welcome Little One circle up off the brown circle. I didn't wrap the brown and white bands all the way round. They are 5 1/2" strips - brown is 1" and white is 3/4".

I had to hold myself back from using brads & other girlie sparkly stuff cause these are being mailed. Who knows what that would have done for the postage!