FTTC111–Use Those Stamps!

 

Hello everyone~

It’s time for Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge (FTTC111). Betty Wright is the challenge host and she is challenging us to use some of the other stamps in the stamp sets…I’m sure you have those stamps in the set that are not used often or never! Let’s bring them back to your table for this wonderful challenge!! Please visit Flourishes blog for more detail about how to play. Can’t wait to see your card/project!

 

Well, it was a little tough challenge for me…because to tell the truth, I have many of those stamps I should use more often :P However, I have been thinking about making this card for a while in the deep of my heart and I think I finally had a chance to make it :) As you see, the card is for my friend in Japan who live in the area where the huge earthquake hit. Thank goodness, she and her family are safe and trying to rebuild their life.

I used the fish, water wave & saying from Water Lilies set. They are definitely needed to be inked again! I colored the image with Copic markers and stamped the saying “Peace with You” on the red circle piece. Then it was heat embossed with white EP. I used the Japanese designer paper and the white background was stamped with the silhouette cherry blossom image from Cherry Blossoms set.  To finish off, the card was dressed with white satin ribbon & red pearls to finish off.

The sketch was based on Sweet Shop Sketch 101 (SSS101). I also submit this card to Use It Tuesday Challenge #4 (USE004) – Use color red … I used the Japanese designer paper I was hoarding too long and red tiny pearls that were actually last 4 left in my stash!

 

 

Be sure to check out other FOF’s creations!

Betty

Cindy

Dee

Silke

Tammy

Amanda (March Guest FOF)

 

 

 

Stamps: Cherry Blossoms, Water Lilies (Flourishes)
Paper: basic black, old olive, real red (SU), heavenly white (PaperTemptress), Japanese designer paper 
Ink: Memento tuxedo black. angel pink, summer sky (Tsukineko), fresh snow (PTI), Copic markers 
Accessories: ribbon, pearls, white EP 
Tools: rectangle Nestabilities, circle punch

 

 

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Maki

FTTC106–Birthday Card

 

Happy Tuesday everyone~

It’s time for Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge (FTTC106)!! Tammy Hershberger is our challenge host this week and she is challenging us to create a *Birthday Card* !! I LOVE making birthday cards and they are always great to stock up! Please visit at Flourishes Blog to find more detail about how to play the FTTC challenge.

 

My card was used Let Them Eat Cake set for both image and sentiment.  I used the sketch from Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge 105 (SSSC105) . The color combo was followed Color Q Challenge 72 (CQC#72) – The submission due was already expired but I just had to play this fun colors :)

Each image was stamped on the white mat as you see and the mat was sponged with light blue ink and dauber. Then I embellished the cake with white pearls. I cut out two lace circle frames with Lacey Nestabiliites and overlapped them to create the fun frame. The scalloped squares on the BG was used all scraps I had in the stash. The sentiment was stamped on the scallop oval mat. To finish off. I used lace trim for the border & bow, and embellished with Prima tea roses.

 

 

 

Be sure to check out other FOF’s creations!

Betty

Cindy

Dee

Silke

Tammy

Laura (Guest FOF)

 

 

 

Stamps: Let Them Eat Cake (Flourishes)
Paper: crumb cake, tangerine tango, not quite navy, retired DP (SU), heavenly white (PaperTemptress) 
Ink: Memento tuxedo black (Tsukineko), crumb cake, soft suede, not quite navy, cherry cobbler, tangerine tango, baja breeze (SU) 
Accessories: lace trim, Prima roses 
Tools: circle, lacey circle and square Nestabilities, scallop oval punch

 

 

 

Thank you for stopping by.

Maki

MMSC90 & CD96–Spring InStyle!

Hello everyone~

I made one card with InStyle Stamps. This stamp is one of the newest set from ISS, Pretty Posies!! I enjoyed coloring her so much. I also love that I can enjoy the spring time at least in the card making world, lol :)

The image was colored with Copic markers and the mat was sponged with pale blue ink.

I’m entering this card to Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge 90 (MMSC90) and Color Dare 96 (CD96) – bashful blue, peach parfait and garden green.

Stamps: Pretty Posies (InStyle Stamps)
Paper: bashful blue, peach parfait, garden green DP–retired (SU), heavenly white (PaperTemptress)
Ink: Memento tuxedo black (Tsukineko), bashful blue (SU), Copic markers
Accessories: ribbon, lace trim, baker’s twine, pearls
Tools: lacey square Nestabilities. square Nestabilities, border punch

Thank you for stopping by. Have a wonderful day!

Maki

Curtain Call {ACT66}

 

Happy Sunday everyone~

It’s time for Curtain Call Color Challenge {ACT66}!!

Sweet and lovely colors…would be wonderful for Valentine’s Day card, don’t you think?

Please visit Stacey’s Stamping Stage for more detail about this week’s challenge.

 

 

Here is my card.

You can tell I was totally inspired the mitten image, hehe. I used ginaK’s Warm & Wonderful set. I bought this set when it was available and totally missed the opportunity to ink them :P So, I’m so glad I finally get around to play this sweet set with those colors! I also used the StampTV Sketch Spotlight Challenge (STVSKSP9).

 

 

I colored the images with Copic markers. Can you see the little texture I did to make the image look more fuzzy? After I finished coloring, I dabbed tiny dots with the same Copic colors. Then I colored with colorless blender over the dots to look more blending to the original colors.

 

 

 

 

 

The Curtain Call Crew has samples to show you today, too, so make sure you stop by to see: Christina MacLaren at Seaglass & Sentiments

Jean Martin at Stampin' Scrapper

Julie Lacey at Stamps & Taxes

Laurel Seabrook at Seabrook Designs

Makiko Jones at MakInk Studio <--me

Monika Davis at M.A.D. Stamper

Piali Biswas at Touch of Creation

Silke Ledlow at My Life

 

and

January Guest Designer, Danielle Daws.

...then play along with us and post your Curtain Call Color Challenge creation using Mr. Linky back at Stacey's Stamping Stage.

 

 

Stamps: Warm & Wonderful (ginaK) 
Paper: lavender lace, pretty in pink, retired DP (SU), vintage ivory (Flourishes), heavenly white (PaperTemptress)
Ink: Memento tuxedo black (Tsukineko), cherry cobbler, pretty in pink (SU), Copic Markers 
Accessories: ribbon, pearls 
Tools: circle & scallop circle Nestabilities, ribbon tag trio die, CB embossing folder

 

 

 

Thank you for stopping by. Have a wonderful week!

Maki

SC285 & CTD97 – You’ve Got Style

 

 

Hello and happy Thursday everyone~

I had a time to play some challenges yesterday afternoon. This card was used the sketch from SCS Sketch Challenge (SC285) and the color combo from Color Throwdown (CTD97).

 

I created the custom designer paper using Accent Notes set from Verve Stamps… I also used Express Yourself for the images and the sentiment on the three squares. I embellished the prima tea roses to complete the card.

 

ETD: Thanks to Liz, I found out I could submit this card to the Speedy's Friends' blog challenge #7 – Make your own background paper.

 

 

Stamps: Accent Notes, Express Yourself (Verve Stamps) 
Paper:  classic white (Flourishes), not quite navy, certainly celery (SU) 
Ink:   not quite navy, certainly celery, cameo coral (SU)
Accessories: prima tea roses 
Tools: square Nestabilities, border punch

 

 

Before I go, I’d like to tell you about an exciting news!! As some of you have noticed the blinkie on the top of the side bar, I’ve been asked to be July Guest Designer for Color Throwdown !!! Since the 100th challenge (also my first challenge as a guest) is coming up on July 7th, they let me reveal the secret earlier, so I can tell all of you to join this special challenge next month! I can’t wait to play along CTD with you and CTD DT girls!!

 

Thank you for stopping by. Have a wonderful day!

Maki

FTTC62 -- Shake Things Up!!

Hello everyone~
It is time for Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge(FTTC62)! This week Dee Jackson is our challenge host! Dee is shaking things up a bit! Or, better yet, she is challenging us to shake things up! We are making shaker cards. Now, you can have a big shake or a little shake. You decide if your shaker is the focal point or the accent! We would love to see what you create! So, go get busy and "shake it" with us this week! Here is a wonderful shaker card tutorial at SCS by Beate Johns to get you going!



I don't even remember when I made the shaker card for the last time...but I remember I used beads for the shakers, so I again used the beads and created this birthday shaker card. I used the beautiful set, Let Them Eat Cakes for the birthday cake and Sweet Violet set for the greeting. The frame for the shaker box was created with Label 11 Netabilities and classic rectangle Nestabilities. Then I dry embossed the frame with CB embossing folder. To finish, I embellished the card with pearls and polka dot satin ribbon.















I used the color combination from the Embellish Magazine color challenge (red, black, white and kraft). The challenge also requires to create a project that includes party-themed projects. So, in addition with the card, I decorated the candle...candles are "Must-Have" items for any parties, don't you think? Or they are also wonderful gifts to give or receive ;)

Now, check out what the rest of FOF have created for the challenge!!

Barb

Betty

Cindy

Dee

Silke

Stamps: Let Them Eat Cakes, Sweet Violet (Flourishes)
Paper: classic white (Flourishes), kraft, designer paper (PTI), black cardstock, acetate sheets
Ink: Memento tuxedo black (Tsukineko), riding hood red (SU)
Accessories: ribbon, pearls, beads
Tools: Label 11 and classic rectangle Nestabilities, CB embossing folder, border punch

Thank you for stopping by.

FLLCAPR10, StampinB -- Missing You

Hello everyone~
It's actually in the middle of night here but I decided to stay awake and post this card before going to bed :)
Flourishes April Release is coming soon and they've challenged us to create a card/project with twinches (2"by 2" segment) as the focal point (FLLCAPR10).

I picked Birds in Vines set to create the twinches mat. The decorated corners were created with Fleur De Lis Pendants die. The bird images were simply attached with dimensional adhesives. To embellish the card, I used the paper flowers from Prima and the satin ribbon. I'm so proud of me using those Prima flowers instead of hoarding, lol. The white background mat was dry embossed with CB embossing folder.

This card is also combined with Stamp B's challenge #53 (StampB) - using the color combo of turquoise, green and white.



Stamps: Birds in Vines, Taglines (Flourishes)
Paper: tempting turquoise (SU), classic whtie (Flourishes)
Ink: Memento tuxedo black (Tsukineko), tempting turquoise (SU), Copic markers
Accessaries: ribbon, Prima flowers
Tools: square Nestabilities, Fleur De Lis Pendants, CB embossing folder, oval punch



Thank you for stopping by.

TSG meets Tuesday Morning Sketches

Hello everyone~
This week, There She Goes is sponsoring the Tuesday Morning Sketches!!
By participating in this sketch, not only will you get to try out a fun, new layout but you will also have the opportunity to win a There She Goes stamp set!
Both the TSG Blog and the Tuesday Morning Sketches Blog will pick one lucky winner to win a There She Goes stamp set of their choosing!! (Valued at $15). So make sure you stop by both blogs and add your entry to double your chance to win!

Here is my take on the sketch!!

I hope you are still up for Halloween card, hee hee. I used HSH Halloween Additions for the entire card. I even stamped the background to make my own custom dp :) The main images were colored with Copics and the mat was sponged with Memento sweet plum. Both of back layers and the background layers were machine stitched. The ribbon & buttons were embellished to complete the card.



Stamps: HSH Halloween Additions (TSG)
Paper: sage shadow, Autumn Leaves dp (SU), summer sunrise, plum pudding, Bitty Dot Basics (PTI), classic white (Flourishes)
Ink: Memento tuxedo black, sweet plum, tangelo, bamboo leaves (Tsukineko), Copic markers
Accessories: ribbon, buttons, sewing thread
Tools: Nestabilities, sewing machine



Thank you for stopping by.

Better Late Than NEVER

Hello everyone~
My belated birthday cards are out and I needed to make some more, lol. I seriously need to keep dates like birthdays in the one book!

I used the sketch from Taylored Expressions Cupcake challenge #67 (TECC67). The stamps are Slow & Steady and Cupcake mix & match from There She Goes. The all images were colored with Copics. Can you see the snail are pulling the cupcake??
I stamped the sentiment "Happy belated Birthday" on the inside of the card.

皆さん、こんにちは～
私の遅れてごめんなさいバースデーカードが底をついて、又何枚か作ることになりまりた（笑）真剣に、友達や家族の誕生日などの重要な日を、ちゃんと1つのところにメモって置かなくては!

このカードでは、Taylored Expressions Cupcake challenge #67 (TECC67)のスケッチを使っています。スタンプは、There She GoesからのSlow & SteadyとCupcake mix & matchを使いました。イメージは全て、コピックで色を付けています。カタツムリが、カップケーキを引っ張っているのが見えるかな?
カードの中には、｢Happy belated Birthday (遅くなったけど、誕生日おめでとう）」という言葉をスタンプしました。

Stamps: Slow and Steady, Cupcake mix & match (There She Goes)

Paper: barely banana, old olive (SU), white cardstock (PTI), designer paper (KI Memories)

Ink: Memento tuxedo black (Tsukineko), Copic markers

Accessories: ribbon, brads (SU) Tools: border punch (EK Success)

Thank you for looking~
見に来てくれて有難うございました。

House Mouse Monday Challenge #36

Hello everyone~
My friend, Joann led me use this beautiful House Mouse stamp 2 days ago when she came to stamp with me. I've colored HM stamps with Prismacolor pencils and gamsol many times, but this time I got out my comfort zone and decided to color with Copics! I was a little nervous about the result because I didn't think I had enough colors to color the image.... well, I think it turned out great for the frist attempt :)
I made the gatefold card to enter House Mouse Monday Challenge #36.
The sentiment was used from Friendship Flowers by There She Goes.

皆さん、こんにちは～
私の友人Joannさんが、2日前に遊びに来た時に、この素敵なHouse Mouseのスタンプを使わせてくれました。HMのイメージは、プリズマカラーペンシルとモルツベンを使って色を付ける方法を何度もしていますが、今回はちょっと変えて、コピックで色を付けてみました!イメージに対して、十分な色が無いと思っていたので、どういう仕上がりになるか少し心配でしたが、初めてにしては、まずまずの結果ではと思っています。
今回のHouse Mouse Monday Challenge #36にエントリーするために、ゲートホールドカードを作りました。
言葉は、There She GoesのFriendship Flowersセットの中からのスタンプを使いました。

Stamps: Everything is Coming Up (House Mouse Designs)

Paper: always artichoke, basic black, regal rose dp (SU), white cardstock (GP)

Ink: Memento tuxedo black (Tsukineko), Copic markers, Twinkling H2Os

Accessories: brads, ribbon (SU), Stickles (Ranger) Tools: oval punches(SU), decorative corner punch (EK Success)

Thank you for stopping by.
見に来てくれて有難うございました。

OCCC & Copic Creations Challenge #3

Hello everyone~
I just found the new challenge site, "Copic Creations" and I, as a challenge & Copic lover, couldn't resist to participate this fun bi-weekly challenge :)

Copic Creations challenge No. 3 is featuring Puple Flowers/Lilacs. No problems! I love to color any flowers and purple is such a beatiful color to work with.
Since Our Creative Corner challenge (OCCC) is to make a mother's day card or project, I combined the challenge and made a mother's day card for my dear mother in law. I know she always check my blog (Hi Mom!) and this post will be spoiled the surprise, lol.

皆さん、こんにちは～ つい最近、新しいチャレンジサイト、「Copic Creations」を見つけました。チャレンジ好き、コピック好きの私にとっては、もってこいのチャレンジ、見逃すわけにはいけません（笑）。 Copic Creations チャレンジNo. 3は、紫の花、ライラックにフォーカスを置いています。ノープロブレム！花の色付けは大好きですし、紫ってとても綺麗な色なので、いつも楽しみながら使っています。 今回のOur Creative Corner チャレンジ(OCCC)は、母の日のカード、又は作品を作るチャレンジだったので、来週の母の日に向けて、義母へ母の日のカードを作りました。彼女は、いつも私のブログをチェックしてくれるので、この日記で、サプライズを台無しにしてしまいますが、仕方ありません（笑）



The images were stamped on the cream oval mat and stamped again on the cream scrap. After I colored the images on the scrap, I cut and adhered them on the images of the oval mat. To the extra dimensions, I added a little Twinkling H2Os and Glossy accents on the image.
I also decorated the inside to match the outside.
The images were from Flourishes and the sentiments were from Kitchen Sink Stamps.

イメージは、クリーム色のオーバルのパネルにスタンプし、別にクリームのスクラップにも、スタンプしました。スクラップに捺したイメージを、コピックで色を付けた後、オーバルのパネルのイメージの上に、重ねています。もう少し、凹凸を出すために、イメージ全体にTwinkling H2Osを少し付け、グロッシーアクセントを付けました。 中も外側にマッチするように、デコレートしました。 イメージは、Flourishesのセットを、言葉は、Kitchen Sink Stampsのセットを使っています。

Stamps: I Love Roses (Flourishes), sentiment - Whole Family, Other Important People (Kithcen Sink Stamps)

Paper: mellow moss, perfect plum, retied SU dps (SU), vintage cream (PTI)

Ink: Memento tuxedo black (Tsukineko), Copic markers, Twinkling H2Os

Accessories: ribbon (PTI), pearls (Michael's), Glossy accents (Ranger) Tools: Nestabilities (Spellbinders), CB vintage die (Provo Crafts)

Thank you for stopping by. Please come back for KSS Monday tomorrow!!
見に来てくれて有難うございました。明日のKSS Mondayの日記もよろしくお願いします!!

Verve April Release Week Challenge - part 2

Hello everyone~
I can't believe it's already Saturday!! I didn't come back soon for this post but I didn't forget to uploading 2 more cards for Verve's challenge, lol. The new releases are looked fabulous! I can't wait to get them!

OK, there are the cards I made for the rest of the challenges. The first 2 cards are on the previous post here.

皆さん、こんにちは～ もうすでに土曜日!!この前の更新から直ぐに戻って来れなくてすみません。お約束どおり、Verveのチャレンジで作った残りの2枚のカードをアップしておきます。新しくリリースされたセット素敵ですね。購入するのが楽しみです! 今回のチャレンジで作った始めのカード2枚は、こちらに載せてあります。



This card was used the sketch from VSAPR3. I just had to use my favorite set from Verve :)
The butterfly was colored with Copics and layered it over the same image. I thought about using the patterned paper but I couldn't find the ones I wanted to use. So, I stamped the little butterfly images on the purple cardstock to make the own patterned paper. I also embossed the white cardstock to give more textures.

このカードは、VSAPR3のスケッチを使いました。Verveからのお気に入りのセットを使っています。 蝶は、コピックで色を付け、同じイメージの上に重ねて貼りました。パターンペーパーを使おうと思い、探してみたものの、使いたい紙が無かったので、代わりに小さい蝶を紫のカードストックに捺し、オリジナルのパターンペーパーを作りました。それから、白のカードストックにエンボスをして、テキスチャーを取り入れてみました。

Stamps: Beautiful Kindness (Verve Stamps)

Paper: lavender lace, basic black (SU), white cardstock (PTI)

Ink: Memento tuxedo black (Tsukineko), Copic markers

Accessories: ribbon (SU), flowers (Prima), brads (JoAnn's) rhinestones Tools: CB embossing folders, Nestabilities

The next card was used the color combo from VSAPR4. I love the soft subtle colors Julie picked. I also combined SCS Way to Use It challenge 214 (WT214). The challenge was to use a frame(s). I decided to give another try for the ribbon frame that was introduced over Technique Lover's challenge. This is the one I tried before.

The set I used is called Cupcake mix & match from There She Goes. I colored the cake with Copics and layered on the embossed panel. I'm very satisfied how it turned out.

次のカードは、VSAPR4のカラーコンボを使っています。Julieさんが選んだ柔らかな淡い色の組み合わせが素敵ですね。 それから、SCSのWay to Use Itチャレンジ214（WT214)も取り入れています。チャレンジは、フレーム（額）を使ったチャレンジです。フレームということで、テクニックラバーチャレンジで、一度紹介されたリボンフレームを作ってみました。こちらが、前に一度トライしたものです。
このセットは、There She GoesからのCupcake mix & match で、ケーキは、コピックで色を付けてから、エンボスしたパネルに貼りました。自己満足ですが、出来上がりが気に入っています。

Stamps: Cupcake mix & match (There She Goes)

Paper: close to cocoa, bashful blue, so saffron, Delicate Dots dp (SU), white cardstock (PTI)

Ink: Memento rich cocoa (Tsukineko), Copic markers

Accessories: ribbon (SU), rhinestones Tools: Eyelet border punch (SU), CB embossing folder, Nestabilities

Thank you for stopping by. Enjoy the rest of your weekend :)
見に来てくれて有難うございました。残りの週末も楽しんで過ごせますように。

Verve April Release Week Challenge

Hello everyone~
It's a nice day here in Texas. Not cold or hot... just right :) I had to enjoy this kind of weather before the steaming hot summer comes, lol.

Today's cards are for April 09 Release Week challenge from Verve Stamps. You can check the detail here. The sneak peeks are looked awesome! I can't wait to see the whole new sets :)

皆さん、こんにちは～
ここテキサスは、とても良い気候になりました。寒すぎず、暑すぎず。。。気持のいい気温です。煮え尽きる位暑い夏が来る前に、この季節を楽しまなくては。。。（笑）

今回のカードは、Verve Stampsからの4月リリースウィークチャレンジで作ったものです。このチャレンジの詳細は、こちらで見ることができます。今回のスニークピークもなかなか素敵なので、新しいスタンプセットの全てを見るのが楽しみです。

This card was used the sketch of VSAPR1. I also used SCS Color Combination 214 (CC214). It's very pretty colors and I got to use my neglected bordering blue, lol. I used the color not so long time ago and I mentioned I didn't like the shade of blue....you know what, I think I start likin' it :) I just needed a time to get used to use the color, lol.

このカードは、VSAPR1のスケッチを使っています。SCSのカラーコンビネーション214(CC214)も併せて使いました。とても綺麗な色のコンビで、私の陽の目を見ないbordering blue（ボーダーリングブルー）を使うこともできました。少し前にこの色を使った時に、この青は余り好きではないと言っていたんですが、少しずつ愛着がわいてきてます＾＾多分、この色を使い慣れるのに、時間が少し必要だっただけかもしれません（笑）

Stamps: Petals & Stems, Flowers of Tomorrow (Verve Stamps)

Paper: pink pirouette, bordering blue, so saffron, Bella Birds dp (SU), vintage cream (PTI)

Ink: pink pirouette, bordering blue, so saffron (SU), Memento rich cocoa (Tsukineko)

Accessories: ribbon, brads (SU), pearls Tools: Nestabilities, circle punch, word window punch, Sizzix texturz plates (SU), butterfly punch (MS)

The next one was used the sketch of VSAPR2. This card was combined the challenge from There She Goes color challenge (TSGCC01) by Holly over Papercraft Planet. I hope you can play with us :)
The stamp set is called Tastes Like Chicken from There She Goes. It's the funniest set ever, lol!!
This image is my favorite one from the set. It's a kind of funny but I wanted to embellish the image with beautiful motif, lol.

次のカードは、VSAPR2のスケッチを使いました。このチャレンジと一緒に、Papercraft Planetで行われたHollyさんのThere She Goes カラーチャレンジ（TSGCC01)にもチャレンジしました。皆さんも、時間があったら是非チャレンジしてみてください。
このスタンプセットは、There She GoesからのTastes Like Chickenで、（日本のギャグとは、少し感覚が違いますが）コミカルな面白いセットです。このトイレのイメージは、このセットの中で1番気に入っているもので、何故か変わったことに、綺麗なモチーフを使ってカードを作りたいと思い、このような感じに仕上げました。

Stamps: Tastes Like Chicken (TSG)

Paper: apricot appeal, sahara sand, SU retired dp (SU), white cardstock (PTI)

Ink: Memento tuxedo black (Tsukineko), Copic markers

Accessories: ribbon (PTI), brads (Joann's) Tools: decorative corner punch (EK Success), Nestabilities, piercing tool

Thank you for stopping by. I will come back for the rest of Verve's challenge later. See you then....
見に来てくれて有難うございました。後で、残りのVerveのチャレンジを更新しに戻ってきますね。それでは、また。

SDDC6

Hello everyone~
My kids are off from school for Spring Break. My stamping time is very limited right now but I just got the brand new sets from There She Goes that are going to be released next month!! I've been playing whenever I have an extra time although I cannot show you them yet (Sorry). For this post, I show you the card I made for a challenge over Stamper's Dream (SDDC6).

皆さん、こんにちは～
家の子供達、今週は春休みです。スタンプをする時間が、ただ今とても限られてしまっていますが、There She Goesが来月にリリースするスタンプが、ちょうど来てしまいました。結局、忙しい合間をぬって、少しずつ新しいスタンプで遊んではいますが、サンプルはまだお見せすることができません（スミマセン）今回は、Stamper's Dreamのチャレンジで作ったカードをアップします（SDDC6)。



The challenge was to case a card that was made by the Stamper's Dream's designer. I wanted to case Denise (again!) and I decided to case this card with using Sarah Kay. After I finished the card, I realized Denise's card I cased was also cased from Laurie's card, lol. Oh well, they are both fabulous and couldn't be happier to case either or both of them! Thank you, Denise and Laurie for the great inspiration.

I colored the image with Prismacolor pencils and gamsol. I also used Twinking H2Os for shading. I took the idea from Denise's card (and Laurie's) about over-hanging the image from the layer.

チャレンジは、Stamper's Dreamのデザイナーが作ったカードをケースするです。このチャレンジでは（も）、Deniseさんをケースしたかったので、Sarah Kayを使ったこのカードをケースすることにしました。自分のカードを作り終わってから、私がケースしたDeniseさんのカードは、実はLourieさんカードをケースしたものだったことに気付きました（笑）まあ、どちらもとっても素晴らしいスタンパーだし、どちら、又は両方のカードをケースできるのは、とても光栄なことです。Deniseさん、Laurieさん、素敵なインスピレーションを有難う。

このイメージは、プリズマカラーペンシルとモルツベンで色をつけ、影にTwinkling H2Osを使いました。
イメージをレイヤーの外にはみ出させるアイディアは、Deniseさん（または、Lourieさん）のカードから頂きました。

Stamps: Sarah Kay (Stampavie)

Paper: more mustard, bashful blue (SU), white cardstock (GP), Nana's Nursery baby boy dp (DCVW)

Ink: Palette noir black (Superior), Prismacolor pencils, Twinking H2Os

Accessories: ribbon (American Crafts), buttons (Making Memories) Tools: Nestabilities, piercing tool, border punch (EK Success)

Thank you for stopping by. Have a great day!
見に来てくれて有難うございました。良い１日をお過ごしください。

CC210 & SASSC6

Hello everyone~
I was MIA here for a couple days although I was stamping and creating.

This card was made for SCS Color Combination challenge 210 (CC210). The color combo was summer sun, riding hood red, kraft and basic black (optional). First I read the color combo, I hesitated a little bit because of 2 primary colors together. But I was so wrong!! After I made a card with the colors, I fell in love with the combo! As a matter of fact, I made 2 more cards with the colors, lol.
I also combined the sketch challenge from Stamps and Smiles (SASSC6).

皆さん、こんにちは～
ここ２日程、ブログを放置していました。でも、ちゃんとスタンプはしてましたよ～。

このカードは、SCSのカラーコンビネーションチャレンジ２１０（CC210)で作りました。今回のカラーコンビは、summer sun-黄, riding hood red-赤, kraft-生成り色 とbasic black-黒 (オプショナル）です。始めに、このカラーコンビを読んだ時、２色の原色を使うので、少し躊躇してしまいました。でも、それは大きな間違いで、この色でカードを作った後、この色の組み合わせがとっても気に入っちゃたんです。実はこの色で、後２枚カードを作っています（笑）
このカードでは、Stamps and Smilesのスケッチチャレンジでのスケッチ（SASSC6)を使いました。

I used the stamp set, called Angelic Moments from H&M Stamps. I paper pieced the dress and the rest of the image was colored with Copics. I added a little Stickles on the wings and the little hearts stickers for more accent.

使ったスタンプは、H&M StampsからのAngelic Momentsというセットです。ドレスは、ペーパーピースをして、それ以外は、コピックで色を付けました。羽にSticklesを少しつけ、小さなハートのステッカーを、アクセントに付けています。

Stamps: Angelic Moments (H&M Stamps)

Paper: summer sun, riding hood red, basic black, kraft dp, real red dp (SU), white cardstock (GP)

Ink: Memento tuxedo black (Tsukineko), summer sun, real red (SU), Copic markers

Accessories: K & Co. heart stickers, SU ribbon, Stickles Tools: Nestabilities, CB embossing folder, SU oval punch

Thank you for stopping by.　Have a great day!
見に来てくれて有難うございました。良い１日をお過ごしください。

Playing with Sketches

Hello everyone~
It was a very busy day plus I had to watch American Idol tonight! After I tacked my kids in the bed, I finally sat down and am typing about the cards I made today.
I used There She Goes stamps and played with 2 sketches I was itching to play. Both sketches were really creative and I used many layers for both of them. They are definitely too heavy to mail with just one stamp, lol.

皆さん、こんにちは～
今日は、とっても忙しい日でした。それに、アメリカンアイドルも今夜放送だったし！子供たちを寝かしてから、やっとパソコンに向かって、今日作ったカードのことを書くことができました。
今日は、この間から使いたかった２つのスケッチと、There She Goesのスタンプを使って、カードを２枚作りました。スケッチは、どちらもとても凝ったものだったので、私も沢山レイヤーを使いました。切手１枚では、絶対に重過ぎて送れません（笑）




The sketch is from Stamps and Smiles Sketch challenge (SASSC5). The stamps I used were from the brand new set, Slow and Steady and the popular set, Special Delivery. I think the cupcakes on the shell added an extra humor for the card :) All the images were colored with Copic markers and the designer papers are the retired SU papers that I found in my stash. The ribbons were tied around the oval clips and I just placed them to the 2 corners.

このスケッチは、Stamp and Smiles スケッチチャレンジ（SASSC5)からので、使用したスタンプは、新しいセットSlow and Steadyと、人気のセットSpecial Deliveryからのです。カップケーキをカタツムリの貝に乗せたことで、もう少し面白さを与えたかな：）イメージは、コピックを使って色を付け、奥の方に眠っていた廃盤になったSUのデザイナーペーパーを使いました。リボンは、オーバルクリップ二結び、それを２つの角に付けました。

Stamps: Slow and Steady, Special Delivery (TSG)

Paper: chocolate brown, rose red, old olive, SU Petals & Paisleys DP, (SU), white cardstock (PTI)

Ink: Palette noir black (Superior), Copic markers, brown marker

Accessories: SU ribbons, MM oval clips, CB embossing folder, SU oval punch

The sketch for this card is from Mojo Monday sketch 77 (Mojo77) and I also used SCS Color Combination challenge 209 (CC209). The beautiful stamps are Flowers of Happiness. The set makes me bring joy everytime I use :) All the image were colored with Copics and the flowers were layered a few times. Yes, it takes time to cut all the pieces but the result is worth it!

このスケッチは、Mojo Monday スケッチ７７（Mojo77)を使い、SCSのカラーコンビネーション２０９（CC209)も組み合わせています。この素敵なスタンプは、Flowers of Happinessのセットからので、いつも使うのがとっても楽しいお気に入りです。イメージは、コピックで色をつけ、花は、何度か重ねました。切り取るのに時間がかかりますが、綺麗なものが結果として出来上がるので、遣り甲斐があります。

Stamps: Flowers of Happiness (TSG)

Paper: rose red, basic black, always artichoke, whiper white (SU) Boxer dp (BG)

Ink: Palette noir black (Superior), whipser white craft (SU), Copic markers

Accessories: Jolee's rhinestones, SU round tab punch, Nestabilities

Thank you for looking~ Have a wonderfu day!
見に来てくれて有難うございました。素敵な1日をお過ごしください!

Verve March Release Sketch Challenge

Hello everyone~
I made this Easter card with Verve March release sketch challenge. Well... I couldn't enter before the deadline because my internet was down when I tried to upload it :( When the internet was back, it was already past 6:00 pm...It's also my fault, too. I shouldn't have made it in the last minutes. Oh well, I still upload the card here to show to you!
Thank you for the wonderful sketch, Julie.

I decided to use my new PTI stamp set, Tag For Spring. I love this set and I'm already feeling that I'm going to use it a lot. The colors were insired by these SU designer paper (retired), Spring Showers. Do you still remember them??? I have a pile of the scraps and I decided to clean them up. It's a spring cleaning in my house , and so is my stamp room, too!

皆さん、こんにちは～
このイースターカードは、Verve3月リリーススケッチチャレンジで作ったものです。残念なことに、締め切りには間に合いませんでした。カードをアップロードする時に、丁度インターネットがダウンしていて、ネットが再開した時は、締め切り時間の6時を過ぎていました（悔）まあ、私も私で、余裕を持って作っていれば、こんなことにはならなかったはず。でも、皆さんに見ていただきたかったので、アップしておきます。Julieさん、素敵なスケッチを有難うございました。

このカードでは、新しく届いたPTIのTags For Springを使うことにしました。今回のリリースで１番気に入ったセットで、何度も使うと思います＾＾　色合いは、このSUのデザイナーペーパー、Spring Showers （廃盤）にある色を使いました。スクラップが沢山残っていたので、使い切ることに。我が家の春の大掃除は、スタンプルームも含んでいます（笑）

Stamps: Tag for Spring (PTI)

Paper: blush blossom, chocolate chip, Spring Showers (SU), vintage cream (PTI)

Ink: chocolate chip, blush blossoms, barely banana (SU), spring moss (PTI)

Accessories: PTI ribbon, rhinestones, SU circle punches, Nestabilities, Fiskars border punch

Thank you for stopping by. Have a great week!
見に来てくれて有難うございました。良い１週間をお過ごしください!

FS105 and PTI Challenge

Hello everyone~
It was the rainy Monday here in Texas, which was good because I had an excuse to stay in my studio instead of working outside, hehe.

I didn't have a time to stamp yesterday but I checked SCS Featured Stamper 105 (FS105) and I already chose the cards I wanted to case before I went to bed. The stamper was Karen (K Dunbrook). I was not familiar with her gallery until yesterday but I'm soooo glad I had a chance to see her beautiful work! I chose two cards because I couldn't choose just one, lol.

皆さん、こんにちは～
今日は、雨の月曜日でした。まあ、外で何もできないので、スタンプ部屋に閉じこもれる理由ができたので良かったです。

昨日は、スタンプをする時間が無かったんですが、寝る前にSCSのフィーチャースタンパー１０５（FS105)を見て、ケースをしたいカードを選んでおきました。スタンパーは、Karen(K Dunbrook)さんでした。彼女のギャラリーは、昨日まで知らなかったんですが、彼女の素敵な作品の数々を拝見できる機会があって、本当に嬉しいです。１枚だけを選ぶことができなかったので、２つのカードを選んじゃいました（笑）



The first card was cased the card, Petal Prints Sympathy. I changed the stamps, the embossing folder and the color combo. I also used the ribbon instead of the zig zag stitches and added the rhinestones on the flowers. I even used my neglected sewing machine, too :)I stamped the flower images from "Flowers of Happiness" by There She Goes and watercolored them with reinkers and watercolor brush. And I trimmed and mounted them on the card.

最初のカードは、このカード、Petal Prints Sympathyをケースしました。スタンプ、エンボスフォルダーとカラーコンボを違うものに変え、ジグザグステッチの代わりに、リボンを使い、ラインストーンを花に付けました。宝の持ち腐れ（笑）になっているミシンも、ここで使っています。There She Goesの「Flowers of Happiness」からの花のイメージをスタンプし、インカーと水彩筆を使って、ウォーターカラーリングをしたのを切り取りカードに貼りました。

Stamps: Flowers of Happiness, Butterfly Happiness (TSG)

Paper: pale plum(SU), white cardstock (GP)

Ink: Palette noir black (Superior), perfect plum, pale plum, reinkers (SU)

Accessories: ribbon, rhinestones, Stickles, CB embossing folder, sewing machine and thread

The next card was cased the card, For your difficult time. I also made the card for PTI Friends 'Til the End challenge.
I changed a lot of things and added more embellishments but I kept the look and colors same.
I masked the square window and added the moss green color with the brayer. And I stamped the flowers, stems and circle sentiment with dark brown. After I layered the cardstock and designer paper, I sewed around the edge...... Gee...that zig zag stitches are disaster!! Oh well, it's one of kind card and I don't look behind,lol I attached the ribbon and the pebble on the circle sentiment. I finished it by staming the friendship sentiment along the bottom of the card base.

次のカードは、For your difficult timeをケースしました。このカードは、PTI Friends 'Til the Endチャレンジとしても作りました。
色んな部分を変え、エンベリッシュメントも増やしましたが、見た目と色は、そのままにしてあります。四角の窓をマスキングし、ブレイヤーを使って、モスグリーンの色を付け、花、茎とサークルの言葉をダークブラウンでスタンプしました。カードストック、パターンペーパーをレイヤーした後、その周りをミシンで縫っています。このジグザグ縫いが曲がりに曲がっていること。。。まあ、オリジナルなカードということで、前に進みましょう(笑）それから、りぼん、サークルの上にぺブルを付け、カードベースの下の方に友情の言葉を捺し、カードを完成させました。

Stamps: Floral Frenzy (PTI)

Paper: white card base (Strathmore), spring moss, designer paper (PTI)white cardstock (GP)

Ink: spring moss, dark chocolate (PTI)

Accessories: ribbon, pebble, sewing machine and thread

That's it from me. Thank you for stopping by.
私からは、以上です。遊びに来てくれて有難うございました。