MakInk Studio: 02/2013

2.26.2013

FTTC209 - Glitter & Shine

Happy Tuesday everyone~
It is time for Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge (FTTC209)!! Broni is challenging us to add something on your card/project that glitters or shines. Please visit Flourishes blog for more information about the challenge.

I used the February release set, Old Fashioned Florals for the card. After I colored the image with Copic markers, I added the glitter with Stickles.

The rest of supplies: classic white cardstock, CME Pistachio cardstock, pink cardstock, MME designer papers, Memento tuxedo black, CME Bankok Red ribbon, white lace trim, flower embellishment, rhinestones, Perfectly Pierced Victorian Ovals die, Spellbinders die, decorative edge punch

Be sure to check out other FOF’s favorite creations too!

Brigit Finley (February Guest Designer)
Allison Cope Israels
Broni Holcombe
Cindy Haffner
Deborah Anton
Denise Marzec

Thank you for stopping by.
Have a great day!

Maki

2.24.2013

How Kind of You!

Happy Sunday everyone~
I have posted this card for Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Blog. If you like to read the detail, visit HERE!
It was also submitted to SCS Sketch Challenge 424 (SC424).

Have a wonderful and fabulous week! See you soon :)

Maki

2.22.2013

FLLC Berry Sweet Birthday Blog Hop!!

Light the candles, cue the music and get ready for a little bit of birthday fun! It will SOON be a very special lady's birthday and so we rallied the troops to send some birthday wishes her way a little early! On Monday, February 25th, Jan Marie Caruso, the fearless and creative force behind Flourishes will be another year older -- what a wonderful thing to celebrate! So, we've asked Flourishes' designers from all of our teams to join us to help make this day super special with a......

Here's the scoop, there's a way YOU can help Jan celebrate and win some Flourishes stamps as well!

HOW? We just love creative challenges at Flourishes blog and so, why not usher in another one! One randomly drawn winner will get a $25 gift certificate to the Flourishes store, just for playing along!

Happy Birthday, Jan Marie!!! Wishing you a fabulous day for your special day!!

For my card, I took the colors from the blog hop badge as an inspiration. I used Roses Are Red set for the flower bouquet image and Inside & Out Hello for the sentiment.
The other supplies are:
Classic White cardstock, Emerald Coast collection cardstock, MME designer paper, Copic markers, Memento tuxedo black, Emerald Coast teal blue ribbon, Aquamarine rhinestones, flower embellishment, Perfectly Pierced Classic Frames die, SB die.

One extra note? Jan may be the head of this company but one thing she doesn't get a ton of is happy mail from customers using her stamps? Let's change that for her birthday and flood her with some creative "love" by sending her your Berry Sweet Birthday Blog Hop creations! Here's her address so you can pop them in the mail!

Jan Marie Caruso
4140 Lyric Lane
Pensacola, FL 32514

I know she would love to see "in real life" what beautiful work you all do and I know it would bring a huge smile to her face! So, join us in singing her a special little birthday song! Be sure to check out all the fun and festive wishes and grab some great ideas for birthday cards along the way!

Thanks for stopping by and helping us with Jan Marie a wonderful and fabulous BIRTHDAY on Monday!
Have a wonderful weekend!

Maki

2.19.2013

FTTC208 - Red

Hello and happy Tuesday everyone~
It was an extra day off for me and my kids yesterday and I just don't feel like it is already Tuesday, lol.
I have one card to show you today. It is for Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge (FTTC208)! Denise is challenging us to use color "RED" for your creation. Please visit Flourishes blog for more information about the challenge.

For my card, I used the one of the old Flourishes set, Poppy Patch. I always love this set and hope it won't retire forever! The classic white cardstock was die cut with Perfectly Pierced Classic Window die and I stamped the images with Memento tuxedo black. I used Copic markers to them and sponged the mat with Memento summer sky and teal zeal. The rest of the card was designed with cardstock and MME designer paper. I used one of the new release, Inside & Out Hello for the sentiment. To finish off, the red ribbon and aquamarine rhinestones were embellished.

2.12.2013

SNSS February Release Features Day 4!!

Hello everyone~
Welcome to Day #4 and the last day of SNSS February Release Features!!

Today's Featured set is Springtime Sparrows.

It wouldn't be Springtime without beautiful birds and blooming trees. This wonderful set reminds us how special we are to God and will encourage your loved ones to feels the same way.

Set includes 1 image and 6 sentiments
Set measures approximately 6"x4"
Image measures approximately 3" x 2 1/2"
Illustrated by Chris Dickinson
Cost is $15

Check out some of the fabulous samples made by our talented DT in the thumbnails below.

Be sure to leave a comment of each of the blogs along your journey because we're giving away this adorable stamp set to one lucky commenter!

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Wednesday, February 13th. The list of winners will be announced on SNSS website homepage on Thursday, February 14th.

Here is my card using the set.

The images were colored with Copic markers and fuss-cut around them. The rest of the card was designed with the matching cardstock from the colored images and designer paper. To finish off, I used the lace trim and added teal green pearls.

Thanks so much for joining us! Enjoy the hop!

FTTC207 - Put Hearts on It!

Hello and happy Tuesday everyone~
It is time for Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge (FTTC207)!! It is my turn to host the challenge and I am challenging you to use heart elements for your card/project. Simple enough and just perfect for Valentine's Day on Thursday!
Please visit Flourishes blog for more information about the challenge.

I used Love Sweet Love set for the image and sentiment. The image was colored with Copic markers.
For the challenge, I also used the hearts border and heart rhinestone on the ribbon. The sentiment was die cut with Perfectly Pierced Classic Frames die set.

The rest of supplies:
Classic white cardstock, CME Rich Browns cardstock, CME Emerald Coast teal blue ribbon, Memento tuxedo black, summer sky, angel pink, blending tool , pink cardstock, designer papers, Spellbinders dies, border punch

Copic Markers Collections:

2.11.2013

SNSS February Release Features Day 3!!

Hello everyone,
Welcome to Day #3 of SNSS February Release Features!

Today's Featured set is Jesus Pait It All.

This lovely silhouette of Calvary is perfect for elegant and simple Easter or Christian projects. You'll find yourself grabbing it again and again! And the matching die is the icing on the cake!

Set includes 1 image and 6 sentiments
Set measures approximately 4"x6"
Image measures approximately 3 3/8" x 2 1/2"
Designed by Korin Sutherland
Set is priced at $15
Die is priced at $9.75

Check out some of the fabulous samples made by our talented DT in the thumbnails below.

Be sure to leave a comment of each of the blogs along your journey because we're giving away this adorable stamp set to one lucky commenter!
The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Wednesday, February 13th. The list of winners will be announced on SNSS website homepage on Thursday, February 14th.

Here is my card using the set.

The image was cut out and adhered on the panel, that was sponged with ink. The sentiment was simply added on the card. To finish off, I used the white satin ribbon and added rhinestoned on the crosses.

Thanks so much for joining us! Enjoy the hop!

2.10.2013

SNSS February Release Features Day 2!!

Happy Sunday everyone and Welcome to Day #2 of SNSS February Release Features!

Today's Featured set is Springtime Babies.

This adorable set will make your Easter & Spring creations sweet as can be. Create fun scenes or use the images alone. Either way will be cute, cute, cute!!

Set includes 10 images and 3 sentiments
Set measures approximately 6"x4"
Taller bunny image measures approximately 1 3/4" x 2 3/4"
Illustrated by Korin Sutherland
Set is priced at $15

Check out some of the fabulous samples made by our talented DT in the thumbnails below.

Be sure to leave a comment of each of the blogs along your journey because we're giving away this adorable stamp set to one lucky commenter!

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Wednesday, February 13th. The list of winners will be announced on SNSS website homepage on Thursday, February 14th.

Here is my card using the set.

Aren't those bunnies cute? I colored them with Copic markers and adhered on the designer paper. The grass on the bottom was die cut with SNSS Fence & Grass die set.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Enjoy the hop!

2.09.2013

SNSS February Release Features Day 1

Hello and happy Saturday everyone~
Welcome to Day #1 of SNSS February Release Features!

Today's Featured set is Easter Blessing

This lovely set will help you create gorgeous Easter cards and projects. The image is wonderful for coloring and even monochromatic cards.

Set includes 1 image and 5 sentiments
Set measures approximately 4"x4"
Image measure approximately 2 1/8" x 2 3/4"
Illustrated by Korin Sutherland
Set is priced at $11

Check out some of the fabulous samples made by our talented DT in the thumbnails below.

Be sure to leave a comment of each of the blogs along your journey because we're giving away this adorable stamp set to one lucky commenter!

The deadline to comment for a chance to win is midnight EST Wednesday, February 13th. The list of winners will be announced on SNSS website homepage on Thursday, February 14th.

Here is my card using the set.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Enjoy the hop!

2.05.2013

FTTC206 - Sketch Challenge

Hello and happy Tuesday everyone~
I am a little sick after all of my family recovered from their cold :p (yep, I finally caught up with them...) However, it won't stop me to posting for today's Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge (FTTC206). Alison has provided us her wonderful sketch for us to play! I hope you will have a time to get creative :)
Please visit Flourishes blog for more information about the challenge.

Here is my card:

I used the image from Country Road and the sentiment from Inside & Out You. They were stamped with Memento tuxedo black on Classic White cardstock. Then the mats were sponged with Memento potter's clay and peanut brittle. The layer and the sentiment mat were die cut with Perfectly Pierced Classic Hourglass die set. The rest of the card was designed with CME Emerald Coast cardstock, Terra Cotta cardstock, MME designer papers. To finish off, I embellished with satin ribbon and black rhinestones.

Be sure to check out other FOF’s favorite creations too!

Brigit Finley (February Guest Designer)
Allison Cope Israels
Broni Holcombe
Cindy Haffner
Deborah Anton (NEW FOF Designer!!)
Denise Marzec

Thank you for stopping by.
Have a great day!

Maki

2.03.2013

Catching Up

Happy Sunday and Superbowl Sunday for football fans!
I am one of those people who like to watch football games but I love watching all commercials for the Superbowl every year. I hope we have some good commercials this year again.

I am bad to forget posting some of the cards I've made and I have two cards to show you today. Both of them were already uploaded to the company blog and SCS but I completely forgot uploading here :p

The first card (above) was made for the Sketch Challenge from Splitcoaststampers (SC421). I used Cocoa's Heart from Sweet 'N Sassy Stamps. The heart part of the image was paper pieced with the designer paper and I adhered the Cocoa after it was colored with Copic markers. The rest of the cards were designed with the matching designer papers and cardstock. To finish off, it was embellished with the white twine, button and rhinestones.

The next card was used Longstem Silhouettes from Sweet 'N Sassy Stamps. I used the same kraft cardstock for the circle layers and background to keep clean and simple. It was also embellished with vintage brown twine to finish off. Although I used two different designer papers and added the decorated border edge on the bottom, I think the card still looks clean and simple, don't you think?

Well, I hope you have a wonderful Sunday.
Thank you for stopping by.

Maki