TLT Challenge - Gaelle Style - Pearls

Another amazing challenge at the TLT Challenge Blog; this one issued by Gaelle.  She challenged us to use pearls - YUMMY; love me some pearls!  And you see, my card has a "story"...there are some pearls but did you see that "ROCK" on Nikki's left finger?  Yeah, she's gotten engaged and is all chatty about it - she's talking to her BFF planning her wedding I just know it!  Um...this image is called "Chatty Nikki"...see, it really does tell a story!

LOL


The design team has done an amazing job, so be sure to check out their cards too AND you'll definitely want to join the challenge for your chance to win a LCI stamp!

• Anita
• Gaelle
• Hayley
• Jeanie
• Kerry (Queen Ladybug)
• Lisa
• Mary J
• Meahni
• Michele (that's me!)
• Pinky
• Sue
• Tams
• Jovita

And that's not all the fun we have in store for you!  Kerry is having a FLABULOUS (yes, it's a word when talking about Ladybug Crafts Ink) sale for the month of December...and we're having a blog hop next week - December 14th.  You know what that means, right?  LOTS of flabby prizes!

Hope you will join us for all the fun!  Hugs, ~M.





WHAT'S IT TAKE?
Stamps:  Ladybug Crafts Ink Chatty Nikki
Papers: GKD 120 lb. white, PTI Sweet Blush
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Copics, MS Scoring Tool, Nesties, Blush Pearls

SOTW - ARUBA?

Ah...nope, we're not stamping Aruba, but we are stamping a Divi Divi Tree which is found in Aruba!  Are these trees not just the coolest in shape?  You can read a bit about them HERE - I'll admit, I had no clue so I found this information interesting!  And to see a few pictures from where I drew my inspriation, click HERE.

I could attend a brayering class taught by Michelle Zindorf and STILL never be able to brayer as she does - but I gave it my best shot using several different Distress Inks - Antique Linen, Scattered Straw, Tumbled Glass, and Stormy Sky - I literally just used the edge of the ink pad for the Stormy Sky.  I LOVE the soft, muted colors...and Wendy, I.WANT.TO.GO.TO.ARUBA!  :-)


The Divi Divi Tree was stamped in Memento Rich Cocoa and Colored with SU! Markers & Copics.

Be sure to check out what the other RI Rock Stars have created AND hop on over to The House That Stamps Builthttp://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/stamp-of-the-week/stamp-of-the-week-divi-divi-tree/ so you can purchase this stamp for 50% off!

• Ayana Posadas
• Darsie Bruno
• Joy Hadden
• Lynette Neus

Hope your week is GREAT; thanks for popping in!  Hugs, ~M.



WHAT'S IT TAKE?
Stamps:  Repeat Impressions Divi Divi Tree
Papers: PTI Dark Chocolate & Simply Chartreuse, GKD White
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Cocoa, SU! Markers, Distress Inks
Accessories: Copics, brayer, Misc. Punch

Repeat Impressions WIW

This week we have another fabulous Repeat Impression sketch by Wendy - lovin' it!

Here's the sketch, here's my interpretation and here's what I've learned about myself:

• Sometimes I am stubborn!
   
• So stubborn, that even when I see the image is too large for the sketch, I STILL won't give up!
   
• Even when I flip the sketch & can't make it work, I STILL won't give up!
   
• Even when I see I can't meet all the elements of the sketch, I STILL won't give up.

K, in summary?  I.AM.REALLY.STUBBORN.  Part II - hope Wendy doesn't fire me!  :D

HA!

K, back to my card; I just love this penguin image and wanted to use it (refer to above notes).  I stamped several RI miscellaneous sentiment stamps on Basic Grey's white paper pad; love how it turned out, I used PTI Pure Poppy and Dark Chocolate.  I distressed the polka dot & kraft paper and edged them with Antique Linen Distress Ink.

I cut the snowflake out, sponged while still in the die and then added glitter with a Quickie Glue Pen; added some Dark Chocolate grosgrain topped with baker's chocolate twine.  I also added a button to the snowflake & tied it off with the baker's chocolate twine.

Snippet of the inside of the card

Be sure to check out what the other RI Rock Stars have created AND join us using the sketch for YOUR chance to win a $25 gift certificate:

• Ayana Posadas
• Dana Joy
• Darsie Bruno
• Harriet Skelly
• Joy Hadden
• Julie Smith
• Lynette Neus
• Makiko Jones
• Robin Kirkpatrick

Have a great week; hugs, ~M.

PS - Happy December!!





WHAT'S IT TAKE?
Stamps:  Repeat Impressions Misc. Christmas Sentiments &  Penguins
Papers: PTI Pure Poppy, Kraft, Polka Dot DP, Basic Grey White pad
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: nesties, Copics, Quickie Glue Pen, glitter, sponging, EK Success Punch, PTI RIbbon & Baker's Twine, Fluffy Stuff, distressing

Totally Ladybug Tuesday - Caz's Way!

Caz came up with the "coolest" challenge - you choose your favorite color from the color wheel THEN you have to use the color on the OPPOSITE side!  Typically a color a card creator prefers not to use.  LOL

What a great challenge!  I really don't have a "favorite" color when it comes to creating cards - I do have a few colors I prefer NOT to use; but since I had to pick my favorite, I went with pink...as you can see, I needed to make a green card.

BTW, there are lots of DT members with green cards this week - I went for a greenish-blueish card and I like it!  I really love this image - Martini Nikki - isn't she GREAT?

Before I forget, Kerry (Queen Whiplash) is offering an amazing sale for the month of December; buy 1 Ladybug Crafts Ink (LCI) stamp, get 1 at 1/2 price; buy 2 LCI stamps, get 2 at 1/2 price.  If you were "thinking" about buying any of Kerry's incredible stamps - now is the time AND while you're at it - go ahead, add a few to your wishlist, Santa just might bring you some!

OK, on to my card; I used Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #94 - a FAVORITE, definitely will use this one again!  You can see I made Martini Nikki's shirt & her sidekick's pillow sparkly; really, what girl doesn't love a bit of sparkle?

I also drew in the wall & the wooden floor - what do you think?  I thought it turned out pretty decent...

Please stop by the TLT challenge blog Ladybug Crafts Ink to see all the amazing creations and then join us yourself - always a great prize in store!

Have a great week; hugs, ~M.



WHAT'S IT TAKE?
Stamps:  Ladybug Crafts Imk Martini Nikki
Papers: PTI Always Artichoke, Spring Rain, DP Green Boutique, GKD white
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: nesties, Copics, Spica glitter pen

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I loved Mercy's sketch this week so set about making a card for fun!  Here's the final result:

I used Verve Visual's Dream Big set for the flowers and a freebie "Thanks" stamp.  The flowers were stamped in PTI's Berry Sorbet and the edges were highlighted with PTI's Pure Poppy.  I edged the flowers and nestie in Antique Linen Distress Ink; the DP and other layers were sponged with Pumice Stone Distress Ink.

The two smaller flowers were cut out and adhered with dimensionals; I added a PTI Spring Rain button in the middle threaded with black hemp.  The pearls were purchased from Sharon Johnson (No Time To Stamp); they are called Bliss and are the lightest, most beautiful blue.

Thanks for popping in; hope you're having a great weekend!  We're headed to the hockey game tonight, then tomorrow I'll need to work for a few hours so I can tolerate Monday - LOL!

Hugs, ~M.




WHAT'S IT TAKE?
Stamps:  Verve Visual Dream Big
Papers: GKD Cream, PTI Spring Rain, Basic Grey DP
Ink: Antique Linen & Pumice Stone Distress Inks, PTI Berry Sorbet & Pure Poppy
Accessories: nesties, sponging, pearls

It's That Time!

Time to be elfed; enjoy:

And, take a few minutes and join the Ladybug's Sketch challenge this week!  Here's the sketch:

Click HERE to see the deets!

RI - CASE Card Challenge #2

The RI Rock Stars are having fun today!  This week we're CASE'ing a card made by Dana; here's the inspiration:


Isn't Dana's card ADORABLE?  Oh, I love the DP, the shading around the penguins, their adorable hats and fluffy fur - it's just fabulous!

Well, obviously I didn't pay "close" enough attention to the layout of the card - LOL....I know, I'm pushing my limits this week aren't I?

That's okay; I got some penguins going on and had a BLAST making this card; I love Wendy's penguin images!  Be sure to stop by the blog, The House That Stamps Built, to see all the fabby creations and while you're there, why don't you play along with us this week?

And for those in the US - HAPPY THANKSGIVING; may your day be filled with blessings!!

Hugs, ~M.

Check out the amazing Glossy Accents!

WHAT'S IT TAKE?
Stamps:  Repeat Impressions Penguin Series
Papers: PTI  Sweet Blush, Simply Chartreuse, GKD White, Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: nesties, copics, fluffy stuff, glossy accents

TLT - MY SKETCH!

How exciting - I designed a sketch for the TLT Ladybugs and they each created something with my sketch - how cool is THAT? 

Here is the sketch:



And here's my creation....ah, the joy  of a sketch; it's just a jumping off point!  :D

You can see I flipped the sketch AND didn't use a sentiment - wonder if Queen Whiplash is going to use her whip on me?  Hmmm...the chances I take sometimes, I'm tellin' ya!

I used Roaster Nikki - I LOVE this image; absolutely adorable and SO MUCH FUN to color!  As our youngest daughter was critiquing my work yesterday she stated "there's only one problem"; I'm like "really, what is it?"; she said "her car doesn't have a review mirror".  LMBO

The simplicity and honesty of kids - gotta love 'em!

Roaster Nikki is so darn fashionable, don't you think?  AND she has flower power going on - she has got it all!  I used 2 different colors of crinkle ribbon which I purchased from Mish Mash's etsy shop - LOVE that stuff, I don't use it near enough!  Of course, I ruffled it up; just love that look!

Can you see the windshield & lights?  I added Glossy Accents and just love the cool effect it adds.

The Ladybugs have done a GREAT job with the sketch, please hop on over and take a peek at their creations (HERE) AND for those crafters reading this, won't you join us?  There are always great prizes and bragging rights to be won!  Don't be shy, get your mojo on and let it shine!

And, you've got exactly one week left to take advantage of the 15% discount using the code CB2010 in the Ladybug Crafts Ink online store.  They would make a great stocking stuff & don't forget, there is free postage WORLD WILD for orders over £20!!

Thanks for stopping by; hope you're having a great week!  Hugs, ~M.

INSIDE of card

WHAT'S IT TAKE?
Stamps:  Ladybug Crafts Ink Roadster Nikki
Papers: PTI  Raspberry Fizz, Simple Valentine, GKD White
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black & London Fog
Accessories: nesties, copics, crinkle ribbon (2 colors) from Mish Mash etsy shop, MS border punch, PTI floral dies, button, twine, Glossy Accents, White Enamel

RI SOTW - Cat with Kittens

Remember me mentioning it was that time of year when I make lots of different 3D items?   Yep; here's another one!  Bookmarks for the cat lovers in your life!

The image is from Repeat Impressions - Cat & Kittens.  Wendy's cats are having a birthday soon - happy birthday feline friends!  The image is our Stamp of the Week meaning YOU can purchase this image for 50% off this week only.  Be sure to check out the information HERE, at The House That Stamps Built.

And be sure you visit the other Rock Stars to see what they have created - lots of great inspiration:

• Ayana Posadas
• Darsie Bruno
• Joy Hadden
• Lynette Neus

And for my US friends - I hope your Thanksgiving this week is filled with many, many blessings!

PS - stop back by Tuesday when I'll have my very own sketch to share with you...hope you'll play along!

Hugs, ~M.




WHAT'S IT TAKE?
Stamps: Repeat Impressions Cat with Kittens
Papers: PTI  Aqua Mist, GKD White, PTI DP
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa
Accessories: nesties, copics, PTI saddle stitch ribbon, misc. bookmarks

Forever In Our Hearts

I'm telling you; aren't sympathy cards just the hardest to do?  Urgh; breaks my heart - particularly this one.  But, let's skip the details of why and just move on to the creation, K?  I didn't think you would mind!

I used Mercy's 100th sketch - kinda cool eh?  You can see the sketch HERE; the papers are Sugardrop from Memory Box - I always seem to turn to these papers for sympathy cards, so soft and subtle - love 'em!  Everything was sponged in VersaMagic Jumbo Java.  The sentiment was also stamped in the same ink and embossed with clear embossing powder.

I have had the Zva Crystals F-O-R-E-V-E-R...they are actually 2 shades of pink intertwined and so beautiful; delighted I could use them on this card!

I added mushroom colored dots to the scalloped circle (Adirondack Dimensionals), such a beautiful and unique color; I thought it worked really well with the papers.

Thanks for popping by; I hope you have a GREAT weekend!  Hugs, ~M.




WHAT'S IT TAKE?
Stamps: Verve Visual Forever in our Hearts
Papers: PTI Sweet Blush, Dark Chocolate & Kraft, DP by Memory Box (Sugardrop)
Ink: Versamagic Jumbo Java, PTI Dark Chocolate
Accessories: nesties, clear embossing powder, dimensional pearls, zva crystals, sponging