FTTC35 & MOJO105

Hello everyone~
It's such a beautiful day here in Texas!! I'm loving the cool weather!! (I don't know 82F is cool for some of you ... but it's pleasant for me! I don't have to sweat being outside, lol)
I made this card for Flourishes Timeless Tuesday 35 (FTTC35). It was hosted by the Guest hostess, Francie Gumprecht (Francie G on SCS) and she challenges us to extend our creations outside the frame.

I used the cherry image from Cherries & Peaches set and colored with Copics. I found the perfect sketch (MOJO105) to work with from Mojo Monday sketches and adhered the cherry on the square mat. The designer papers were from Basic Gray. I picked the red wood grain patterns because it was reminded of cherry wood :)



Stamps: Cherries & Peaches (Flourishes)
Paper: cool caribbean, rose red, basic black (SU), classic white (Flourishes), designer papers (Basic Gray)
Ink: Memento tuxedo black (Tsukineko), Fresh Snow (PTI), Copic markers - Evergreen Collection, Poppy Collection, YG97, Y02, E33, E55
Accessories: ribbon (PTI), red pearls
Tools: Nestabilities (Spellbinders), circle punch, photo corner punch, piercing tool



OK, I have to run my errands now. Thank you for stopping by today!

TSG22 -- Cracked Glass

Hello everyone~
Jessica has posted another There She Goes challenge 22 (TSG22) for you to play! It is a technique challenge, called Cracked Glass. I used the great tutorial from Split Coasts Stampers to create my cracked glass mat.
When you finish your card/project, please enter your name and the link of your project to Mr. Linky on the challenge post over TSG blog. You have a chance to win $5 gift certificate to use at TSG Store. The challenge is open until the winner is announced on Monday, Oct 5th.



For my card, I used the brand new set, HSH Halloween Additions. I used the sketch from Crazy 4 Challenges (C4C4). I stamped the sentiment & the crow on the mat and sponged really rusty & basic gray (SU!) over the entire surface. After heat embossing the mat for 3 times with Ultra Thick clear EP, I put the mat in the freezer about 10 min - the coating has to be hard to make cracks. Then I cracked the mat and sponged the cracks with rich cocoa (Memento). I think the cracks gave the extra punch to the card :) What do you think??




Stamps: HSH Halloween Additions (TSG)
Paper: basic gray, pumpkin pie, (SU), white cardstock (Flourishes)
Ink: Memento tuxedo black, rich cocoa, VersaMark (Tsukineko), basic gray, really rust (SU)
Accessories: brads, epoxy ribbon (Karen Foster), Ultra Thick clear EP
Tools: Nestabilities (Spellbinders), CB embossing folder


Thank you for stopping by.

KS Monday -- Sep 28th, 2009

Happy Monday everyone~
Today's also another Kitchen Sink Monday. All KS Crews are showing the projects with using the brand new sets that were just released last Friday!

For my card, I used Multi Step Owl & Autumn Moon set. To create the scene, I first stamped the tree with all steps and stamped Step 1 image again with VersaMark. Then I heat embossed with the clear EP. I then stamped the moon image and the leaves. The background were sponged with not quite navy (SU) & dandelion (Memento). To create the ground, I masked the piece of torn paper and sponged with tuxedo black (Memento).

These are the steps I did for each image: (All inks are Memento ink except the ones are mentioned.)
(tree) 2nd - tuxedo black, 1st - rich cocoa, 1st - VersaMark (for embossing)
(moon) 1st - dandelion, 2nd - dandelion, 3rd - cantaloupe
(leaves) 1st - tangelo, 2nd - lady bug 1st - going gray - Stampin' Up!


The special promotions are going on until Oct 1st. Plus you can use the discount promotion code "MAKIKO10KSS" to get 10% off while you shop at KSS store!



Stamps: Multi Step Owl & Autumn Moon, Vintage Words (KSS) kanji signature stamp
Paper: not quite navy, certainly celery (SU), classic ivory (Flourishes), designer paper (Basic Gray)
Ink: Memento tuxedo black, rich cocoa, cantaloupe, tangelo, lady bug, VersaMark (Tsukineko), not quite navy, going gray (SU)
Accessories: ribbon, pearls, clear EP
Tools: piercing tool, slot punch



Don't forget to check out the rest of KS Crew's projects today!!

Angela * Connie * Dee * Julie * Lisa * Lori * Lynn * Maria

Thank you for stopping by. Have a nice day!!

Kithchen Sink New Release -- Pumpkins

Oh boy!! Have you already checked 5 brand new sets from Kitchen Sink Stamps?? I think Maria did a phenomenal job again!! There are 3 large sets, 1 small set, and 1 mini set for you to try out!!
The special promotions are still going on until Oct. 1st. Don't miss out the awesome deal!

For today's card, I used Multi Step Pumpkins. Aren't those Jack-O-Lanterns images beautiful or what?!? I'm having too much fun with creating them, lol! They are so easy to line up, too! Of course after the Halloween, you can just make pumpkin images for Thanksgiving!! They are absolutely fantastic for scrapbooking pages, too!!

These are the steps I did for each image: (All inks are Memento ink except the ones are mentioned.)
(pumpkins) 3rd - tangelo, 1st - cantaloupe, 2nd - cantaloupe, 4th - tangelo, 5th - rich cocoa (stamping off), 3rd - tangelo
(faces) 2nd - chocolate -Varsa Craft
(leaves & vines) 4th - bamboo leaves, 1st - new sprout, 2nd - pear tart, 3rd - bamboo leaves
(stems) 2nd - rich cocoa, 1st - creamy caramel -Stampin' Up!


I made the middle pumpkin first and then masked it over and stamped 2 other pumpkins. The leaves & vines were stamped on the orange background mat. After I sponged some inks underneath the pumpkins, I stamped the letters to create the word "boo!" with using Mix it Up! set.



Stamps: Multi Step Pumpkins, Mix it Up! (KSS)
Paper: barely banana(SU), dark chocolate (PTI), classic white (Flourishes), designer paper (Basic Gray)
Ink: Memento rich cocoa, tangelo, cantaloupe, bamboo leaves, new sprout, pear tart, Varsa Craft chocolate (Tsukineko), creamy caramel (SU)
Accessories: 2-tone ribbon, chocolate pearls, vintage buttons, twine
Tools: Nestabilities (Spellbinders), border punch (Fiskars)



Don't miss to check Kitchen Sink Monday this week!! All KS Crews are showing their projects with the new released stamp sets!!
Thank you for stopping by.

FTTC34 -- Misting

Hello everyone~
Today is going to be a full of plans... Fundraiser for Cheer team with my daughter, Watch a football game my son's playing and a family's visit!! I have to move like a busy bee, lol. Before I'm leaving the house, I uploaded one card to show you :)
I made this card for Flourishes Timeless Tuesday 34 (FTTC34). The challenge was to use Stamp mist technique into a card/project.

皆さん、こんにちは～
今日は、プランが満載の1日になりそうです。娘とチアリーダーチームの資金集め、息子のフットボール試合、そして夫側の親戚が遊びに来ることになっています。家を出る前に、カードを1枚だけ更新しておきました。
このカードは、FlourishesのTimeless Tuesdayチャレンジ34(FTTC34)で作ったものです。チャレンジはスタンプミストテクニックを使ったチャレンジでした。

I decided to use the technique to make a background with Falling Leaves set. I inked those images with using rock'n roll technique, misted, and stamped. After the mat was dried, I sponged the orange ink on the entire surface. Then I misted again and let it dry.
The main leaves were stamped on the watercolor paper and colored with reinkers & Twinkling H2Os.

Falling Leavesセットを使って、このテクニックをバックグランドに使うことにしました。イメージは、ロックンロールテクニックを使ってインクを付け、霧吹きをしてから捺しています。パネルを乾かした後、全体をオレンジのインクをスポンジで暈し、再び霧吹きをし、乾かしました。
メインの葉は、水彩紙にスタンプをし、インカーとTwinkling H2Osで色を付けました。

Stamps: Falling Leaves (Flourishes)
Paper: perfect plum, barely banana (SU), classic ivory (Flourishes), watercolor papers (Strathmore)
Ink: India Black (Superior), Memento bamboo leaves, sweet plum, cantaloupe, tangelo (Tsukineko), pumpkin pie, riding hood red, summer sun, old olive (SU), Twinkling H2Os - chestnut brown, cinnamon brown
Accessories: ribbon, brads
Tools: Nestabilities (Spellbinders), border punch (EK Success), CB embossing folder (Provo Crafts), piercing tool




Thank you for stopping by. Are you going to be TSG Release Party Chat tonight (6-8 pm pacific time)?? I hope you can ;)

KItchen Sink turns 2 years old!!

Happy Friday, everyone~
Today is a super exciting day for me, you and Kitchen Sink Stamps!!

KSS turns 2 years old today!!
Happy Birthday, KSS!!!

To kick off the 2 year celebration, KSS just released 5 brand new sets!!! --

･ Giant Sunflowers
・ Sunflowers
･ Owl & Autumn Moon
・ Pumpkins
・ Peach

Not only that...for the limited time til October 1st, you can shop with some special promotions!!!

Here is the scoop:
• FREE Shipping will drop, so all orders $50 and over (for customers outside US, all orders $60 and over on stamps only)will get FREE Shipping..... !!
• Buy all 5 new release stamp sets and get a FREE mystery stamp set/s (value of $30.)
• The First 5 orders will receive a Special Limited Edition Kitchen Sink Tote Bag for FREE (Retail Value $15.00)


Also, you can use a promotion code "MAKIKO10KSS" to get 10% off for your entire purchase with the special promotions! Talkin' about SHOP & SAVE!!


Click HERE to go to KSS store to see the newest sets!! Happy shopping!


皆さんに、Kitchen Sink Stampsから、ビッグなお知らせがあります。今日、9月25日に、KSSストアはオープン2周年を迎えることができました!!
このスペシャルの日に伴い、5つの新しいセットが発売されています。(各セットの名前は、上記をチェックしてください。）
2周年記念のスペシャルイベントとして、米国時間の10月1日まで、下記のスペシャルプロモーションも行なわれています。

･　50ドル以上のお買い物の際、送料が無料。(海外への郵送は、スタンプのみで60ドル以上のお買い物をされた際に、送料が無料になります。）
･　新しく発売された5セットを全て購入された方には、30ドル相当のミステリースタンプセットをプレゼント。
･　期間中に買い物をされた最初の5人の方に、スペシャルリミットエディションKitchen Sink Stampsトートバックをプレゼント。

お買い物の際、MAKIKO10KSSのプロモーションコードを使うと、10％オフもされるので、是非お使いください。

KSSストアでのお買い物は、こちらをクリック!　ハッピーショッピング～♪

TSG Sneak Peek -- HSH Halloween Additions

Hello everyone~
It's a final day of TSG Sneak Peek & Blog Hop Challenge!! If you came from Julie's blog, you're on the right place. To get more information about this & previous Sneak Peeks, please visit to TSG blog. You can also check the blog hop list there.

I'm so excited to show you today's Sneak Peek set, Home Sweet Home Halloween Addtions (available on Sunday, Sep 27th)!! Halloween is my favorite holiday of all, and this new set makes me giggle & exciting, lol.! You can mix & match all the images with another newest release Home Sweet Home, too!! Is it awesome or what?! I can't wait to make scrapbook pages & Halloween treat boxes for kids!!


My cards are both used eyeballs images :) Somehow I thought these eyeballs were so cute, lol.
For my first card, I colored the images with Copics. The part of the oval mat were masked and sponged with Memento grape jelly ink to create the table. Then I placed those colored images on the table and added the glossy accent. I wish you could see the results of the glossy accents ... they really POP in a real life! Each spider were cut (yes, they were too tiny to cut but this card couldn't be finished w/o them!) and adhered on the mat. The strings were my own hand draw with the multi liner. The lavender ric rac ribbons & the gingham bow were added for the fun & girly look!


For the next card, I wanted to show you how this set is well coordinated with Home Sweet Home set (that I think it's the best part of the set!!). Again, I colored the all images with Copics, then I added the glossy accents on the eyeball glass jars, the bottle, the glass and the soup in the pot. I also added Stickles on the fire and simply added the rhinestones for the finish.


Do you wanna win your very own HSH Halloween Additions set? -- Leave your comment to each of Trendsetter's HSH Halloween Addtions posts. Then go back to TSG blog and leave your name to Mr. Linky of the HSH Halloween Additions Sneak Peek post. Jessica will announce the winner on Saturday during the Release Party Chat.

The next hop is Sandra!! Before hopping over to her blog, I will recommend to sit on the chair. Otherwise, you will fall on the floor...no, I'm not joking...


[Card 1]
Stamps: HSH Halloween Additions (TSG)
Paper: elegant eggplant, old olive (SU), white cardstock (Flourishes, GP), Bitty Dot Basics (PTI)
Ink: Memento grape jelly, black tuxedo (Tsukineko), Copic markers, multi liner, white gel pen
Accessories: ric rac, gingham ribbon, glossy accents
Tools: Nestabilities (Spellbinders), circle punch, CB embossing folder

[Card 2]
Stamps: HSH Halloween Additions (TSG)
Paper: elegant eggplant, old olive (SU), white cardstock (Flourishes, GP), Bitty Dot Basics (PTI)
Ink: Memento tuxedo black, grape jelly (Tsukineko), Copic markers
Accessories: rhinestones, glossy accents
Tools: border punch (SU), CB embossing folder


Thank you for stopping by.

TSG Sneak Peek -- Home Sweet Home

Hello everyone~
Welcome to another TSG Sneak Peek & Blog Hop Challenge!! If you came from Julie's blog, you are hopping into the right place. If not, you may want to go to TSG blog to check the blog hop list & the challenge detail ;)

Today's Sneak Peek is about the set, Home Sweet Home (available on Sunday, Sep 27th)!! All images make you feel cozy and warm...like you are at home. Also, you can mix and match them to create your own at-home projects!! People like me who love coloring are going to have fun those pretty line arts, too!





For my card, all images were colored with Copic. I layered the some of the images with the dimensional adhesives. The white mats were sponged with the chalk ink. After I placed the all layers, the ribbon, button, and the sentiment with rhinestones were added for the finish.



Do you wanna win your very own Home Sweet Home set? -- Leave your comment to each of Trendsetter's Home Sweet Home posts. Then go back to TSG blog and leave your name to Mr. Linky of the HSH Sneak Peek post. Jessica will announce the winner on Saturday during the Release Party Chat.


Oki-doki, the next hop is Sandra's blog!! Enjoy checking her beautiful creation!


Stamps: Home Sweet Home (TSG)
Paper: plum pudding, summer sunrise (PTI), designer paper (Basic Gray), white cardstock
Ink: Copic markers, VersaMagic sahara sand, persimmon, Memento tangelo (Tsukineko)
Accessories: ribbon, button, vintage twine (PTI), rhinestones
Tools: Nestabilities (Spellbinders)


Thank you for stopping by.

TSG Sneak Peek -- Spooktacular Shilouettes

Happy Fall and welcome to There She Goes Sneak Peek & Blog Hop Challenge!! TSG Trendsetters are going to show you the project with using Octorber release sets (available on Sunday, September 27th) for the next 3 days! If you hopped over from Jodi's blog, you're on a right track. If not, you may want to start from TSG blog for the fun event.

Today's Sneak Peek set is called Spooktacular Shilouettes. it's baaaack by popular demands after completely sold out last year!! You will have so much fun with making all Halloween projects with these fun & whimsical images for sure!


The first card is easy and quick. I cut out the all circles with punches (I used the Nesties for the black circles because I don't have 1 1/2" circle punch) and simply stamped the each image. The moon on behind the tree was stenciled and the circles mats were edged with coordinated colors. After the sentiment mat was sponged & stamped, it was embellished with the rhinestones to finish.



For the second card, I created the spooky scene with sponging, stenciling & masking. First, I stamped the tree and the moon. Then I sponged the ground and stamped the tombstones. Next, I masked the tombstones and stenciled the clouds. After the scene mat were placed on the card, I attached the fence, the flying witch & the black cat to complete the scene. Again, the rhinestones were embellished for the finish.



How to play the challenge? -- Leave your comment to each of Trendsetter's Spooktacular Shilouettes posts. Then go back to TSG blog and leave your name to Mr. Linky of the Sneak Peek & Blog Hop Challenge post. The winner of this challenge will win their very own set of Spooktacular Silhouettes! Jessica will announce the winner on Saturday during the Release Party Chat.

The next hop is an awesomely talented stamper, Sandra (Yep, she is Baaaaaack, too! Woohoo!)!!

[Card 1]
Stamps: Spooktacular Shilouettes (TSG)
Paper: kiwi kiss, basic black (SU), classic white (Flourishes)
Ink: Memento tuxedo black, grape jelly, tangelo, bamboo leaves (Tsukineko)
Accessories: rhinestones
Tools: Nestabilities (Spellbinders), circle punch, corner punch

[Card 2]
Stamps: Spooktacular Shilouettes (TSG)
Paper: pumpkin pie, elegant eggplant (SU), classic white (Flourishes)
Ink: Memento tuxedo black, grape jelly, dandelion (Tsukineko)
Accessories: rhinestones
Tools: Nestabilities (Spellbinders)



That's it from me for now. Thank you for stopping by.

TSG Changing Of The Seasons Sale & New Trendsetters!!

Hello everyone! It's the first day of fall, y'all!!
That means it's also a time for TSG Changing of the Seasons sale!!! The selected sets are on sale right now until Saturday, Sep 26th. Don't miss the great deal!!

Also, did you already read today's TSG blog?? Although we had to say good byes to some of the Trendsetters yesterday, I'm very excited with working with the NEW Trendsetters - Dawn, Gretchen, Jackie, Julie, Sandra and Wendy for the next 6 months!! And more exciting announcement -- Jessie and Jodi are now Sr. Trendsetter!! Yippie!!
TSG new release sneak peek and blog hop challenge is going to start with the new members tomorrow. Mark your calender. You don't want to miss this fun event!!



OK, I have one card that I made a couple days ago but never uploaded here.

I made this card for SCS Featured Stamper 137 (FS137). The stamper was Heather (aka tankgrl)!! I had a chance to work with her when I was a guest designer of H&M Stamps earlier this year. She is an insanely talented stamper. She is so deserved to be featured!! Congratulations Heather!!
I cased this pretty card from her gallery. Instead making the Sundae image with punches, I stamped and colored with Copics ;)
All stamps are Ice Cream mini set from There She Goes. I added the designer paper and changed the embossing design. I'm not going to show the image of the card inside but I stamped the sentiment "Coincidence? I think not.":)


Stamps: Ice Cream (TSG)
Paper: old olive, riding hood red (SU), classic white (Flourishes), designer paper (Basic Gray)
Ink: Memento tuxedo black, rich cocoa (Tsukineko), Copic markers
Accessories: ribbon, rhinestones, glossy accents
Tools: CB embossing folder (Provo Crafts), border punch (Fiskars)


Thank you for stopping by.

TSG21 -- Trendsetters Good Bye

Hello everyone~
If you already read today's TSG blog, you already knew some of Trendsetters are stepping down thier Trendsetters position....:(
Thank you, Angela, Silke, Becky, Christi, Joanne, and Julie for inspiring us with your amazing creations and talent. I will miss that the fun time we worked together and you will be deeply missed! Just remind you that I will continue stalking you, lol!

This week's TSG challenge (TSG21) is to case a card/project that were created by those farewell Trendsetters. When you finish the challenge before the next challenge is posted, go enter your name & the link of your project to the challenge post over TSG blog. You will have a chance to win $5 gift certificate to spend at TSG store!!


OK, about my card....you can probably tell whose card I cased ;) I cased this wonderful card, created by my sweet friend, Silke!!! Everything she touches turns to a beauty & perfection!! The card was no exception.
I used Spread Your Wings and Butterfly Happiness for my card. Of course I had to add some pearls to my card for honoring Silke, lol (I'm sure I'm not the only one who was enabled those pearls by her!) Love ya, girlfriend!


Stamps: Spread Your Wings, Butterfly Happiness (TSG)
Paper: classic white (Flourishes), designer paper (Basic Gray)
Ink: Memento rich cocoa (Tsukineko), regal rose (SU)
Accessories: silk ribbon, pearls, pearl brad
Tools: circle punch, piercing tool



Thank you for stopping by.

KS Monday -- Aug 21, 2009

Hello everyone~
Monday is here and that means it's another Kitchen Sink Monday!! I hope you had a great weekend. Mine was a very good one...went to watch the football game my son played and Troy came home from NC with .....a bag full of laundry ;) I was not excited with the laundry part but he works so hard so that we can live comfortably, plus he is a wonderful cook, too! Can't complain anymore, lol.

I made this Sympathy card with 3 Step Hearts & Roses. The background was not only stamped but I also did Mod Podge the sheet of mulberry paper.
First, I stamped the rose images on the cardstock randomly. Some of the roses were skipped the last step to give the different depth.
Next, I spread Mod Podge with foam brush to entire stamped background and layered the mulberry paper. Then I spread Mod Podge over the mulberry paper and let it dry.
I trimmed the finished mat and punched the corners to finish. I love the way the roses show through with the texture of the mulberry paper.


The image was stamped with these step:
(rose) 1st - lulu lavender, 2nd - sweet plum, 3rd - sweet plum, 4th - grape jelly
(leaves) 1st - kiwi kiss, 2nd - kiwi kiss, 3rd - old olive




Remember, your purchase will be discounted 10% from the total price (before tax & shipping) when you use a promotion code "MAKIKO10KSS" at KSS store anytime!

KS Crew Challenge #17's due is on Friday, Sept 25th. Don't forget to enter your name and your project link to the challenge post to win some NEW stamp sets that will be available on Sep 25th!!

Stamps: Hearts & Roses (KSS)

Paper: pale plum, old olive, barely banana (SU), classic ivory (Flourishes), mulberry paper

Ink: Memento lulu lavender, sweet plum, grape jelly, lilac poisy, tuxedo black (Tsukineko), kiwi kiss, old olive, barely banana, so saffron (SU)

Accessories: ribbons (SU), pearls Tools: Nestabilities (Spellbinders), border punch (SU), piercing tool, Mod Podge

Don't forget to visit other KS Crews today!!

Angela * Connie * Dee * Julie * Lisa * Lori * Lynn * Maria

Thank you for stopping by.

SC246 & LSC238

Hello everyone~
It's another combined challenge card!! I get behind with challenges all the time so I had to combine some challenges sometimes, :P

This card was combined SCS Sketch challenge 246 (SC246) and Limited Supplies challenge 236 (LSC238). The LSC challenge was to use Halloween colors (don't have to be Halloween theme).

皆さん、こんにちは～
今回は、2つのチャレンジを使って作品を作りました。SCSのスケッチチャレンジ246(SC246)とリミットサプライチャレンジ238(LSC238)で、LSCのチャレンジは、ハロウィーンの色を使って作品を作るです。

The colors are definitely Halloween colors...since I used SU's retired Halloween dp, lol. The stamps are used Tastes Like Chicken from There She Goes. I paper pieced the sofa with the same dp I used for the card. The mat for the sentiment was mimicked the rug...can you tell? I also stamped the card inside. I hope it will make you smile :)

ハロウィーン用のデザイナーペーパーを使ったので、この色合いはハロウィーンカラーだという自信はあります（笑）スタンプは、There She GoesのTastes Like Chickenを使いました。ソファーのイメージは、ペーパーピースをしてあります。言葉のマットは、ラグを真似してみたんですが、そう見えますか? カードの中も、少しギャグが入ったスタンプを捺しました（笑）


Stamps: Tastes Like Chicken (TSG)
Paper: pumpkin pie, retired dp (SU), white cardstock
Ink: Memento tuxedo black, tangelo, grape jelly (Tsukineko), pumpkin pie (SU)
Accessories: ribbon (SU), rhinestones
Tools: Nestabilities (Spellbinders)


Thank you for stopping by. Have a wonderful weekend!

This is Awesome!!

Happy Friday everyone~
I was just told that my blog was featured on Inspirational blog today!!
How awesome and exciting!! Thanks to Mandy for finding me :):)


Thank you for stopping by!

C4C2 & CC236

Hello everyone~
I thought the rain was stopped yesterday...Guess what? It was raining today again and we are expecting more rain tomorrow :(

Anyway, today's card was used the sketch from Crazy 4 Challenges (C4C2) and the colors are from SCS Color Combination challenge 236 (CC236). I don't have any new colors from SU! so I used close to cocoa instead.
All stamps are from Papertrey Ink. The quilt patchwork images were colored with Copics. The main mat & all of four background mats were edged with the chalk ink. To make the stitches image inside the square mats, I masked all four sides and just stamped the stitches slightly inside of the masking.

皆さん、こんにちは～
昨日、降り続いていた雨が止んだと思ったら、今日も雨でした。。。明日も予報は雨。。。(-_-;)　気分もスッキリしませんねぇ。

今回のカードは、Crazy 4 Challengesのスケッチ（C4C2)を使っています。色は、SCSのカラーコンビネーションチャレンジ236（CC236)のコンビを使いました。
スタンプは全て、Papertrey Inkを使っています。キルトのパッチワークは、コピックで色を使いました。メインとバックグランドの4枚のパネルは、チョークインクで隅を暈しました。四角のパネル内のステッチは、4面をマスクし、マスキングの少し内側に、ステッチのスタンプを捺しています。


Stamps: Quilter's Sampler, Quilter's Sampler Additions, Faux Ribbon (PTI)
Paper: pretty in pink, close to cocoa (SU), classic white (Flourishes), Pink Patterns dp (PTI)
Ink: Memento tuxedo black, VersaMagic sahara sand, gingerbread (Tsukineko), close to cocoa (SU), Copic markers - RV00, 14, E25
Accessories: buttons, vintage twine (PTI), ribbon
Tools: Nestabilities (Spellbinders)


Thank you for stopping by.

FTTC33 & MOJO104

Hello everyone~
I'm so glad that the rain finally stopped this afternoon that we had since last Friday!! I don't mind raining from time to time but 5 days are too much to handle for me :6

I made this card with the sketch from Mojo Monday (MOJO104) and combined Flourishes Timeless Tuesday challenge 33 (FTTC33). The challenge is to mix 2 or more different patterns into a card/project. Of course I had to try this wonderful challenge ;) Thanks Betty!!

皆さん、こんにちは～
先週の金曜日から降り続いていた雨が、やっと今日の午後に止みました!!時々の雨は、全然平気ですが、5日は、かなり辛いです(-_-;)

このカードは、Mojo Mondayのスケッチ(MOJO104)を使い、FlourishesのTimeless Tuesdayチャレンジ33(FTTC33)を組み合わせて作りました。チャレンジは、2種類以上のパターンを組み合わせて作品を作るです。こういう素敵なチャレンジ、勿論参加です!!

All stamps are from Life, Love & Lemons from Flourishes. I stamped the sliced lemon image on the background and sponged throughout the panel. The image were stamped and colored with Copics. Then it was mounted on the sponged circle mat. The sentiment was also stamped on the sponged small circle mat. The rhinestones and ribbons were added to complete the card.

スタンプは全て、FlourishesのLife, Love & Lemonsを使っています。レモンスライスのイメージをバックグランドに並べて捺し、パネル全体をスポンジを使って色を暈しました。メインのイメージは、捺した後コピックで色を付け、スポンジをした円のパネルに貼り付けました。言葉も、同じくスポンジをした小さい円に捺しています。仕上げに、ラインストーンとリボンを付けました。


Stamps: Life, Love & Lemons (Flourishes)
Paper: kiwi kiss, pretty in pink, so saffron (SU), classic white (Flourishes), designer papers (Making Memories)
Ink: Memento tuxedo black, (Tsukineko), pretty in pink (SU), Copic markers - Y11, 13, 15, 17, YG93, 95, 97, YR 14, 21, 24, colorless blender
Accessories: ribbon (SU), rhinestones
Tools: Nestabilities (Spellbinders), piercing tool


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TSG20 -- Partially Popped

Hello everyone~
I just want to let you know that another There She Goes challenge (TSG20) has posted over TSG blog!!
The challenge is to incorporate the dimensions into your card/project. For the details about the challenge and entering your project is HERE. One of the challenge participants will win $5 gift certificate to use in TSG store!!
I look forward to seeing your partially-popped project :):)

For mine, I used newly released set, Fairly Good Day. I did a few dimensions (just a few, lol) for the stamped image. They were colored with Copics. I picked a lot of fun & bright colors for the cute image to achieve "Kawaii" look ;)


Stamps: Fairly Good Day (TSG)
Paper: cameo coral, barely banana, baja breeze, riding hood red, Walk in the Park dp (SU), white cardstock (PTI)
Ink: Memento tuxedo black (Tsukineko), tempting turquoise (SU), Copic markers - R46, Y13, YR65, 21, 14, RV14, E37, 31, 09, V17
Accessories: ribbon (SU), button, vintage twine (PTI)
Tools: Nestabilities (Spellbinders), photo corner punch (EK Success), piercing template (Oneida), piercing tool



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KS Monday -- Sep 14, 2009

Hello & happy Kitchen Sink Monday, everyone!
First of all, I'd like to send my big birthday wishes to my fellow KS Crew & blogger friend, Lynn !! Happy Birthday, Lynn!!
I hope you had a wonderful weekend. Our weekend was very wet, lol. We had rain for all weekend...so we stayed at home most of the time.
Some of the KS Crew are heading to Warner Robins, GA this Saturday for "KSS Chef in Training" event!! Anybody who will be there, have a lot of fun!! I know you will ;)

I used a few set for the card --3 Step Letters from the Past, 3 Step Butterflies, and Vintage Words to make the collage look. The pen and words are heat embossed with clear EP after stamping with dye inks and VersaMark. For the butterflies and stamp images, the only last step was used.

The image was stamped with these step:
(pen) 1st - bravo burgundy (stamping off), 2nd - bravo burgundy, 3rd - night of navy
(butterflies) 3rd - night of navy (stamping off)
(stamp) 2nd - always artichoke (stamping off)
(post mark) creamy caramel, (script) creamy caramel (stamping off)


Remember, your purchase will be discounted 10% from the total price (before tax & shipping) when you use a promotion code "MAKIKO10KSS" at KSS store anytime!

KS Crew Challenge #17's due is on Friday, Sept 25th. I'd love to see what you do with school items!! Don't forget to enter your name and your project link to the challenge post to win some goodies :)

Stamps: Butterflies, Letters from the Past, Vintage Words (KSS)

Paper: bravo burgundy, always artichoke (SU), classic ivory (Flourishes), designer paper (Basic Gray)

Ink: creamy caramel, night of navy, always artichoke, bravo burgundy, so saffron (SU), VersaMark (Tsukineko)

Accessories: ribbons (PTI), rhinestones, clear EP Tools: Nestabilities (Spellbinders), border punch (Fiskars), piercing tool

Check out what other KS Crews are cookin' today!!

Angela * Connie * Dee * Julie * Lisa * Lori * Lynn * Maria

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IC197 & FS136

Hello everyone~
I'm trying to upload another card I made this weekend :)
This card was combined 2 challenges from SCS.

- Inspiration Challenge 197 (IC197): CWDKids -- My inspiration is from the girl dress.

- Featured Stamper 136 (FS136): Shannan (aka Steubner) was the featured stamper!! I LOVE her style (who doesn't anyway?) I wish I have a half of as much talent as she has ;) I cased this card from her gallery.
I used the different colors & stamps but I kept the same design and techniques she used.

I used Nature of Friendship from There She Goes.
Oh yes, I stamped the image one by one on the background!! It's a little bit work but it's so much fun to create my own background!

皆さん、こんにちは～
もう一枚、今週末に作ったカードをアップしておきます。
このカードは、SCSからの2つのチャレンジを組み合わせて作りました。

インスピレーションチャレンジ197（IC197)は、CWDKidsからで、女の子のドレスをインスピレーションに使いました。

フィーチャースタンパー136（FS136)は、Shannan（Steubner)さんです。彼女が作り上げるスタイルが、見事に私のツボに嵌っています。半分でもいいから彼女の才能が欲しいくらいです。今回は、このカードをケースしました。
色とスタンプを変えていますが、デザインや使ったテクニックは同じです。

スタンプは全て、There She GoesからのNature of Friendshipを使いました。
バックグランドは、1つ1つスタンプを捺してあります。チマチマした作業ですが、自分でバックグランドを作るのって、とても楽しいですよ、ねぇ？




Stamps: Nature of Friendship (TSG)
Paper: tempting turquoise (SU), dark chocolate (PTI), classic white (Flourishes)
Ink: chocolate chip, tempting turquoise (SU), Memento pear tart (Tsukineko)
Accessories: rhinestones
Tools: border punch (SU), distress tool


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