Home is Where the Heart Is.....

Today I have a card to show you using the recently-released Artful Inkables set Anybirdy Home. I just LOVE this set.  It is so CUTE and has so many possibilities.  The price is right - PLUS since Artful Inkables just turned ed 2 years old  Kristin is having a SALE to celebrate!  Check out all the details on the AI Blog HERE.
I was thinking of of my best friend, Jimmi when I made this card.  Her favorite color is purple and her husband even got her purple roses for Valentine's Day.  When I saw the roses on this bird house I just knew I had to make them purple.  It also didn't hurt that I just got this fabulous patterned paper - Kaisercraft Lilac Avenue, which you can pick up from Amy at Caffinated Cropper.  I think these stamps and this paper are just fabulous together, don't you?

The paper pack even has die cuts- I used one here to frame my stamped sentiment.  Perfecto!   

Stamps: Artful Inkables Anybirdy Home
Paper: PTI White, Lemon tart and Plum Pudding; Kaisercraft Lilac Avenue patterned paper and die cuts

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; PTI Plum Pudding

Accessories: Nestabilities, Plum Pudding ribbon and button; Dimensionals; Prismacolor Pencils

Thanks for stopping by today and listening to me ramble on about my project.  I always appreciate it!  Have a great day!  (and check out the sale at Artful Inkables!)  ;) 

Think Ink Sketch Challenge

Today I have a card for the Think Ink Challenge #15.  This week Holly issued a sketch for us to follow.  You can get more details on the challenge on the Artful Inkables blog. 
I used one of the recently released sets called Sexy and Sweet.  I love this set, and one day my boyfriend might get surprised with this card.  ;)  It's all in good, clean fun.  Seriously.   

Stamps: Artful Inkables Sexy and Sweet
Paper: Basic Gray, Basic Black and Cosmo Cricket Ever After

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black and my own mix of Tangerine Tango and Riding Hood Red

Accessories: Nestabilities, Ribbon, Circle Punches and Prismacolor Pencils

I hope you play along- you have a chance to win a Grab Bag of Artful Inkables stamps.  You don't have to use AI stamps, but if you do- you will be entered to win TWICE!!  It's fun so play with us! 

Thanks for stopping by today.  

Better Late than Never.....Color Challenge Card

Good Evening!  I've been sick all week (but I still had to work, imagine that) and I have spent today trying to get caught up.  I must say....I didn't make much progress.  LOL.  I did however manage to make a card today, and if I do say so myself- it turned out pretty good considering.  I used this week's Color Challenge (#259) as a starting point for my card.  It is based on the colors of the Olympics and you can choose how many of the colors you use.  I used Yellow, Green, Blue, Red and Black.  I also used White and Brown as my neutrals. 

I used the newly-released set Any Birdy Home? from Artful Inkables.  I just love this set- it's so pretty. There are three Bird Houses in this set along with two great sentiments and some flowers and leaves.  Check it out.
Thanks for stopping by today.  Be sure to come by tomorrow for some Friday Fun and Friends with Flair.....and don't forget that the VSN WINTER OLYMPICS is this weekend on SCS!  The hostesses are sure to have some great challenges lined up- I can't wait!   

Supplies:

Stamps: Artful Inkables Any Birdy Home
Paper: (all from PTI) Lemon tart, Pure Poppy and White
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: PTI Ribbon in Pure Poppy; Nestabilities; Prismacolor Pencils; MS Border Punch

Artful Inkables New Release Blog Hop!

Welcome to the Artful Inkables Blog Hop featuring February's New Releases. You should be arriving here from Crystal's Blog. If not, start the hop at the Artful Inkables BLOG so you don't miss any of the Design Team's creations.

Today I used the brand new set, Fanciful Flowers. You can find this cute little mini set on the Artful Inkables Website. I made flower pot filled with stamped flowers and a few paper flowers with a matching card. I had so much fun coloring the flowers with my Prismacolor Pencils.
Here is the whole set:
Here's the flower pot and bouquet. I used a plant marker and covered it with patterned paper and stamped on it.
Here is the card- it's hard to see in the picture, but some of the flowers are popped up to add extra dimension.
I hope you are enjoying the hop so far. Your next stop is LISA. She is sure to have something fabulous to share with you.

Probably....Probably Not....

Happy Thursday. This post is late because I have been extremely lazy today. It's been a long couple of weeks here in Sherryland. I've been busy, but not just with work. I've had a lot of fun and good things happening too. Sherryland is a good place to be right now.

I made today's card for this week's Clean and Simple (CAS) challenge on SCS. The challenge is an inspiration challenge- to choose some Retro Candy from this SITE and make a card inspired by the picture. I chose this candy because....well, the box is just pretty.

Here is my card inspired by the Retro Candy:

I may have gotten carried away with the card- I just love pink and brown but Clean and Simple is difficult for me. Is it cute? Probably. Is it Clean and Simple? Probably Not. LOL

Stamps: Artful Inkables Birthday Best
Paper: SU Pretty In Pink, Close to Cocoa; PTI white; DCWV Sweet Stack
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa
Accessories: Nestabilities, Circle Punches (1 1/4, 1 3/8), Ribbon

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you come by tomorrow for some Friday Fun. :)

Think Ink Challenge- Going Country!

Today I have a card for the current Think INK Challenge on the Artful Inkables Blog. Kristin offered up a great sketch and I had to try it.
Last night my best friend and I went to go see Country Artist, Luke Bryan in concert and it was great! So my card is a little country because I am still in the country mood. :)
Here is Kristin's Sketch: And here is my card:
Stamps: Artful Inkables Down on the Farm
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: Kraft, Black, White, October Afternoon Farm Fresh Collection
Accessories: Button Brads, Lace Trim, Prismacolor Pencils; Circle and Scalloped Circle Punches

Play along for a chance to win some Artful Inkables Stamps. Just Link your creation using the sketch to the blog post HERE by Monday Feb 15th Midnight PST.

Thanks for stopping by- see you tomorrow for some Friday Fun!

Birthday Peek A Boo Box

TGIF!! It's been a crazy week in my world. I've been fighting off the illness going around the office and trying to keep the house together. Today I had to pick Jimmi up at the airport because instead of arriving last night, she was delayed until today. My sweetheart and I are going to try and go out on a special date, but we are expecting a snow storm (which is RARE around here) so who knows what's going to happen.

What I DO know is that I finally finished this cute Peek A Boo Treat Box I wanted to post yesterday. When I saw these on SCS, I thought they were pretty darn cute so I finally tried one. I must say, it was pretty darn easy too.
I think this could make a cute little birthday treat for a co-worker or neighbor. What do you think? The stamps set is Artful Inkables Birthday Best. I love this set and I think it is my favorite birthday stamp set so far. It's so cute. :)

Stamps: Artful Inkables Birthday Best
Paper: Cosmo Cricket Girl Friday; SU Pink Pirouette
Ink: SU Rose Red; Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: 1 3/8" circle Punch, Scor-Pal, Scissors, Ribbon, Nestabilities

That's all I have for today- hopefully I will get some stamping time tomorrow while I'm snowed in. ;o

Think Ink- Think Spring!

The new Think Ink Challenge Challenge is to Think Spring. I don't know about you, but I am ready for Spring. January and February are cold and dreary and I am ready for sunshine, warmer weather, and flowers. I don't have any flower stamps from Artful Inkables, but I do have the fabulous Birthday Best set. My birthday is in the Spring I chose that set and I used bright and fun colors that remind me of Spring and all the things that come with it. This also fits with this week's Sketch Challenge (SC264)

Stamps: Artful Inkables Birthday Best
Paper: SU Baja Breeze, Pumpkin Pie; PTI White; Sassafras Lass patterned paper
Ink: SU Baja Breeze and Pink Passion; Memento Rich Cocoa
Accessories: Foam Tape, 1" circle Punch, Prismacolor Pencils

Thanks for stopping by- I can't wait to see what everyone creates for the challenge- remember to link your creations to the AI blog for a chance to win a grab bag of stamps!

Artful Inkables "Charming" Blog Hop!

This is the 2nd post for today- scroll down for the Friday Fun Challenge post. :)

Welcome to the Artful Inkables "Charming" Blog Hop. You should be joining me from Holly's Blog. If not, make sure you go to Kristin's blog HERE to start the hop. You will not want to miss a single project. There will also be a prize give away - just leave a comment on each blog and one comment will be chosen randomly to win.
Today's blog hop is focusing on charms. Did you know that Artful Inkables carries a wide assortment of charms? In fact, most stamp sets have a coordinating charm. They are a great way to accent your card or project without breaking the bank.
Today I used the stamp set Birthday Best. I love the cake, present and cupcake images- and it also has GREAT sentiments for birthday cards. I paired it with the butterfly charm- mainly because I love butterflies. I even have a butterfly tattoo. My layout is a sketch from the January/February issue of Papercrafts magazine (page 17).
Stamps: AI Birthday Best
Paper: Kraft, SU Old Olive, PTI White and K&Company Carolyn Gavin Greenhouse Paper
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa; SU Pink Passion
Accessories: Nestabilities, American Crafts Ribbon, Chipboard; Scallop Border Punch; Foam Tape....and of course my butterfly charm.

Your next stop on the hop is JEN! Have a great day!

A Bird's Song Sketch Card

Sorry for the late post today- I had to take my car to the shop and I just got home. For anyone who is ever wondering about buying a Hyundai and if the warranty is as good as it sounds- it really is! I have had very little trouble with my car in the 3 1/2 years I've owned it BUT the couple things that have occurred were taken care of by the dealership at absolutely NO expense to me. It's great! It keeps my money in my pocket for more stamping goodies. ;) I am all about more money for stamping.

The card I have for you today is for this week's Sketch Challenge (#263) on Splitcoast. I used the Artful Inkables set, A Bird's Song.
The patterned paper is from DCWV The Crafty Stack. I picked up the other week at Joann's and it has some cute craft-inspired patterns.
Thanks for stopping by- tomorrow will be a busy day here on my blog- the Artful Inkables Blog hop is tomorrow (it will be simply "Charming") and also this week's Friday Fun Challenge. Both should be pretty exciting so be sure to come by and check them out.

Have a great day!

Think Ink Challenge #11

Happy Thursday! It's almost the weekend- are you excited? I already on my weekend and I am loving it. This week a new Think Ink Challenge was issued by Artful Inkables customer DINA KOWEL, and she wants you to MAKE A MONOCHROMATIC CARD

For my card I used the AI set Warm Drinks for Cold Days. The teapot and cup were paper-pieced with coordinating designer paper - Everafter by Cosmo Cricket.

I used lace trim and pearls to add to the elegant feel the paper gives the card. What do you think?
You have until Monday January 18, 2010 Midnight Pacific Time to link your creation to the original post HERE for a chance to win a grab bag of Artful Inkables stamps (and who wouldn't want one of those???) Use keyword AIC11 when uploading to SCS or PCP so everyone can find your creations easily.
Thanks for stopping by today- I always appreciate it. Tomorrow me and my Sassy friends will have some Friday Fun for you so be sure to come by and check it out! Have a great day!

New Year's Eve- Think Ink Challenge

It's New Year's Eve and it's time to party. Whether you stay in or go out this is an exciting day. I am really looking forward to the New Year. 2009 was filled with many challenges but I see a brighter future in 2010.
The current Think Ink Challenge on the Artful Inkables Blog is to make a card based on your New Year's Resolution. By playing along, you have a chance to win a grab bag of Artful Inkables stamps! Now that is a great way to start the New Year, don't you think? ;)
I try not to make resolutions but there are some things I want to be different in the New Year and so I based my card on that. First, I want my life to be more simple. I want to enjoy the simple joys and pleasures like spending time with my friends and family more. I also want a whole lot less drama. Second, I want my life to have more FUN in it. So I made a Clean And Simple card (which is really hard for me, mind you) and I used the super fun images from South of the Border.

Stamps: Artful Inkables South of the Border
Paper: Kraft; Basic Grey Lime Rickey
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Prismacolor Pencils, Ribbon, Button, Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by today- I won't be posting until Next Year! he he....Have a Happy and Safe New Year's Eve!!

Christmas Countdown

I am a last-minute kind of girl. I never get ahead no matter how hard I try or want to. Honestly, on the rare times I do get something bought or done ahead of time, I forget where I hid the present so last minute works for me even if it does work on my nerves.
Today I am showing you some gift card holders I made using the Artful Inkables set Holiday Tails and Treats. Boy, was I glad to have this set on hand in my last-minute rush. Just last week I received my Christmas miracle which also created the need for more last-minute gifts. I'm not complaining- I am very happy to have this "problem." But this set is so versatile that I could easily pick out images and sentiments for my projects.
I needed a tutorial for a Gift Card holder that had easy to follow instructions (my brain is already on stress overload) and didn't take too long to create. I found both with Gina K's tutorial on Stamp TV HERE. Gina has just the sweetest voice and it was fun watching her tutorial- but most importantly, it was EASY.
Here's a view of the inside:


Here's a close up of the outside of one of the cards:
Stamps: Artful Inkables Holiday Treats and Tails
Paper: SU Riding Hood Red; PTI White; Basic Grey Wassail and Figgy
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; SU Riding Hood Red
Accessories: Fiskars Corner Punch, Nestabilities, Mounting Tape, Ribbon, Stickles, Prismacolor Pencils, Glue Dots, Sticky Strip

I'm Back Online and Stamping!

Last week I switched from DSL to Cable High Speed Internet. Everything was wonderful for the first few days....and then it was out.....and out.....and out. They couldn't send anyone until this morning so I was out for nearly four days. Yikes! That's like an eternity to a stamper/blogger. LOL. But we are back up now and I can FINALLY show you the project I made for Artful Inkables this week. I hope you love it!
I made this ornament for someone very special. I used two AI sets to create it. The front side is a farm scene using Down on the Farm. I stamped the tractor and masked it with a Post It and then stamped the fields and barn. Then I colored them with Prismacolor Pencils. I added Frosted Lace Stickles to make it look like a dusting of snow. Usually if we do get snow around here it is only a dusting so this is the perfect Southern VA winter scene.
For the back side I used the AI set Holiday Treats and Tails. I added a Prima Poinsettia and Holly Berry Leaf for accents.

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope to have so much more to show you the next few days- especially now that I have internet service back up (yay)!

It's a Special Day!

Today is a special day, indeed! Today is Kristin's (at Artful Inkables) birthday today and I want to take this time to wish her a wonderful day. I didn't get a chance to make her a card, BUT I do have a new card to show you that I created for a recent Artful Inkables swap. I think the sentiment on this card says it all when it comes to how I feel about being on the design team. I am grateful to Kristin every day that she chose me to help showcase her wonderful products. I am most certainly "Tickled Pink" over it.

I hope you will take the chance to stop by the AI blog and wish Kristin a wonderful day and see the other cards from the swap. Thanks for stopping by!

Love Ya Lots Sketch Card

Happy Thursday. Today I made a card for the current Sketch Challenge over on Splitcoast. (#258) I used the stamp set Love Ya Lots from Artful Inkables. This is a fun set for Valentine's Day cards or any occasion you want to let someone know you care.

I still feel like my card is missing something, but I am not sure what. I paper-pieced the rose and even added just a hint of Stickles.....I don't know what else to add but it doesn't seem complete to me. Let me know what you think. Depending on suggestions, maybe I will revise the card and post it again. :)
Thanks for stopping by today- I hope your day is completely fabulous!

It's time for a NEW Think Ink Challenge!

There's a new Think Ink Challenge on the Artful Inkables blog and that means a new chance to win a grab bag of Artful Inkables Stamps. How cool is that?? This week, Emily has challenged us to make a Clean and Simple card. I love CAS cards but I rarely make them. Actually, I'm not sure that this card qualifies for CAS, but for me it is probably as close as I can get. I am going to send this card to my Dad to let him know that I am thinking about him and appreciate everything he has done for me. I hope he likes it!

Stamps: Artful Inkables A Friendly Light
Paper: Martha Stewart CS and PTI White
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa
Accessories: Nestabilities, Circle Punches, Prismacolor Pencils, Hemp Twine and button

Thanks for stopping by today- I appreciate all of my readers!

Fun With Chipboard!

Happy Thursday! Today I made a project for the Artful Inkables Think Ink Challenge- to use chipboard. You can get more details on the challenge and learn how you can win a some stamps from Artful Inkables on their blog HERE. You can also see some great samples from the Awesome AI Design Team.
For my project I decided to use a chipboard coaster to make a Christmas Ornament. I am going to try and put my tree up this week, and this little guy from License to Chill is going to go on it! Isn't he cute?
The ornament was very easy to make- I basically glued some designer paper (I used My Mind's Eye paper) and cut it to size and sanded the rough edges with a sanding block. From there it was just attaching the ribbon and my images. Voila- a fun ornament to give away or keep for yourself!
Thanks for stopping by today- I hope you have a great day!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving! I hope everyone is having a wonderful day with their friends and family. I have so many things to be thankful for and my best friend is one of them. I am going to her house for dinner this afternoon and she is even going to let me help cook. (ok, really I am just going to do what she tells me to do...lol)


I just have a quick card for you today. This card literally took about 10 minutes to create (minus drying time). I saw this paper from Memory Box and knew I had to use this little guy from the Artful Inkables set, License to Chill. It looks like he's tubing down the hill! I covered him with Crystal Snow and I used Crystal Effects on the tube to give a shiny look

I hope you like it! Thanks for stopping by today and have a great Thanksgiving!