Friday, May 27, 2016

Puddle Play

It’s Day 5 of my Stampendous® House-Mouse Designs® week-long showcase!  It’s time for some Puddle Play and, wow, do these little cuties look like they’re having fun or what?!  I'm ending the week with a splash!





Here’s what I used to create this card:

Stampendous Products:

Other Products:
Spectrum Noir™ Markers:  TN2, TN5, TN7
Copic® Markers: G03, G07, G82, G85, G94, G99; B0000, B23, B24, 41; R24, R27; YR04, YR07, YR61, YR65, YR68; Y11, Y15; R30; V12, V15; W1, W4; T2, T4, T6; E21, E23, E25, E50, E51, E53, E93
Ooh La La™ 6x6 Paper Pad by My Mind’s Eye®
Mandarin Cardstock by My Colors®
Orange Ribbon by May Arts Ribbon®
Glue Dots®
Zip Dry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives


Here’s what I did to create this card:

Stamp image with black ink and color with markers.
Trim image to natural borders.
Create A2 card base with a tent fold from orange cardstock.
Trim patterned paper for background as shown.
Adhere image to patterned paper.
Create bow and wrap ends around patterned paper.
Adhere layered image to card base.

Here’s a list of my teammates playing along today:  


Lea Fritts (Thursday Post) (me)
Lea Fritts (me)

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I've had such a good time sharing my cards with you this week.  I hope you've enjoyed it, too!  Next week will be a new theme with new projects.  Until then, have a wonderful weekend and don't forget to honor our veterans that have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.  Go USA!!

Hugs,

Lea

Thursday, May 26, 2016

Picnic Bears

Let’s R-O-A-R for Day 4 of my Stampendous® House-Mouse Designs® and friends week-long showcase!  Today the Gruffies® are visiting and they’re having a picnic.  Not just any picnic, a spaghetti picnic and that’s always fun!  I’ve done a lot of camping since I was a kid and one of my favorite camping staples was the old blue and white enamelware dishes.  You know, the splattered paint looking ones.  There’s just something about them that seems to make the food taste better than a paper plate ever could.  So, you know, I just had to make their plates look like the enamelware dishes I grew up with.  It’s those little fun details that make my day!



Here’s what I used to create this card:

Stampendous Products:

Other Products:
Copic® Markers:  YG95, YG97; B24, B26; B0000; T2, T4, T6; YR27; Y23; C0, C1, C4; W0, W1, W4; E21, E23, E25, E27, E34, E41, E43, E50, E51, E53, E93; R30
White Gel Pen by Gelly Roll®
Sweet Potato Cardstock by My Colors®
Ocean Side Cardstock by My Colors®
Beige Twine by May Arts Ribbon®
Glue Dots®
Zip Dry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives


Here’s what I did to create this card:

Stamp image with black ink and color with markers.
Trim closely to image.
Create A2 card base with a tent fold from orange cardstock.
Create background from blue cardstock.
Adhere image to blue cardstock.
Create “spaghetti” bow from twine and adhere.
Adhere layered image to card base.

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Don’t forget, I’m sharing a fun House-Mouse Designs® card each day this week as the Stampendous Design Team is celebrating these adorable mice and their friends all week long!  Have a wonderful day!

Hugs,

Lea

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Wicked Wednesday with Digi Stamp Atelier

It's time for another Wicked Wednesday ATC Challenge and this week we're doing Sea Creatures with Digi Stamp Atelier as our sponsor.  For my ATC I've used Mermaid and Fish.  Isn't she just the sweetest?!  I love her cute little face, and, THAT hair!!  OMG!!  She was such a joy to color.



Here's what I used to create this ATC:

Neenah® Classic Crest™ Solar White Cover Stock
Copic® Markers
Teal Cardstock by Bazzill Basics Paper®
Queen & Co.® Pearls
E-Z Runner® from Scrapbook Adhesives® by 3L™

Here's what I did to create this ATC:

Print image, color and trim.
Trim teal cardstock for base.
Adhere layers.
Add pearls as shown.

I know this one was super simple, however, this is such a pretty image and I really wanted her to stand out.  Sometimes that's just how it goes.  Thanks for stopping by and I'll see you again soon.  Have a wonderful day!

Hugs,
Lea

Umbrella Shade

Squeakers!  It’s Day 3 of my Stampendous® House-Mouse Designs® week-long showcase!  Today is another day at the beach.  This time our little Muzzy is enjoying some lemonade while sitting in the shade and cooling off with an ice cube.  I don’t now about you, but, I’ve had days at the beach where I’ve wished I could prop my feet up on a big block of ice and literally chill in the shade!




Here's what I used to create this card:

Stampendous Products:

Other Products:
Spectrum Noir™ Markers:  FS1, FS3, EB1
Copic® Markers:  B0000; YG41, YG45; YR01, YR02, YR65, YR68, YR82; Y00, Y11, Y21; R12, R30; W1, W4, W7; C0, C1; E50, E51, E53, E93
Mandarin Cardstock by My Colors®
Story Teller 6x6 Paper Pad by Crate Paper®
Dear Lizzy™ Lucky Charm 6x6 Paper Pad by American Crafts®
Distress Ink Antique Linen Ink Pad by Ranger®
Zip Dry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives


Here's what I did to create this card:

Stamp image with black ink and color with markers.
Trim image to desired size.
Create an A2 card base with a tent fold from orange cardstock.
Trim patterned papers as shown.
Adhere layers.
Stamp sentiment on white scrap, trim and add distress ink.
Trim a mat for sentiment from orange cardstock and adhere together.
Adhere sentiment to card.


Here's a list of my teammates playing along today:

Lea Fritts (Tuesday post) (me)
Lea Fritts (me)

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Don’t forget, I’m sharing a fun House-Mouse Designs® card each day this week as the Stampendous Design Team is celebrating these adorable mice and friends all week long!  Have a wonderful day!

Hugs,

Lea

Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Sandpiper Hello

Eeek!  Let’s head to the beach for some mice-y antics and fun in the sun!  Today I’m showcasing the Stampendous® House-Mouse Designs® Sandpiper Hello rubber stamp.  



This is what I used to create this card:

Stampendous Products:

Other Products:
Spectrum Noir™ Markers:  TN2, TN5, TN7
Copic® Markers:  YG93, YG95; BV000, BV01; B0000; YR00, YR01; W00, W0, W1 W4, W7; E23, E25, E42, E43, E50, E51, E53, E93; R30
Sandy Beach Cardstock by My Colors®
Spanish Moss Cardstock by My Colors®
Beige and White Baker’s Twine by May Arts Ribbon®
Zip Dry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives


This is what I did to create this card:

Stamp image with black ink and color with markers.
Trim image to natural borders.
Create A2 card base with a tent fold from beige cardstock
Trim green cardstock as mat for image.
Adhere all layers as shown.
Wrap twine around card front and knot.


Thanks so much for stopping by today.  Don’t forget, I’m sharing a fun House-Mouse Designs® card each day this week as the Stampendous Design Team is celebrating these adorable mice all week long!  Have a wonderful day!

Hugs,

Lea

Monday, May 23, 2016

Tennis Anyone?

Those fun-loving and frolicking mice are back for some sweet summer escapades!  Today I’m showcasing the Stampendous® House-Mouse Designs® Tennis Anyone rubber stamp.  If you love tennis, you’ll love this adorable stamp!  



This is what I used to create this card:

Stampendous Products:

Other Products:
Copic® Markers:  YG0000, YG00, YG01, YG21, YG23; E13, E15, E50, E51, E53, E55, E57; R30; C4, C5, C6, C7
“Family Is” Collection 6x6 Paper Pad by Bo Bunny®
Grasshopper Cardstock by My Colors®
Distress Ink Antique Linen Ink Pad by Ranger®
Green, Teal and Blue Ribbons by May Arts Ribbon®
Zip Dry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives
Scrapbook Adhesives® 3D Foam Mounting Squares by 3L®
Tear It! Double-sided Tape by Imagine Crafts®

This is what I did to create this card:

Stamp image with black ink and color with markers.
Trim image closely.
Create A2 card base with a tent fold.
Trim patterned paper to fit as background.
Trim mat for image from green cardstock.
Cut three pieces of ribbon and dovetail the ends.
Add adhesive tape to backs of ribbon.
Adhere ribbon to patterned paper as shown.
Adhere patterned paper to base.
Using foam squares, attach image to base.


Thanks so much for stopping by.  I’ll be sharing a fun House-Mouse Designs® card each day this week since the Stampendous Design Team is celebrating these cuties all week long!  Have a wonderful day!

Hugs,
Lea






Friday, May 20, 2016

Weddings and Wishes

Today I'm sharing two more cards done with the new Stampendous "all in one" stamps.  I love how easy it is to create a quick card that has your image and sentiment rolled into one.  If you're pressed for time, these are definitely the way to go.



Here's what I used to create this card:

Stampendous Products:
R253 Rose Wedding Rubber Stamp

Other Products:
Copic® Markers:  V22, V25, V28;  YG41, YG45; G29; R81, R83
Tim Holtz® Antique Linen Distress Ink Pad by Ranger®
Lilac Mist Cardstock by My Colors®
Dear Lizzy™ Lucky Charm by American Crafts®
Glue Pen by Tombow®
Zip Dry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives

Here's what I did to create this card:

Stamp image with black ink and color with markers.
Trim image to natural border.
Add distress ink around edges.
Create A2 card base with a tent fold.
Trim patterned paper to fit card.
Adhere all layers.
Using glue pen, adhere glitter as shown.




Here's what I used to create this card:

Stampendous Products:

Other Products:
Copic® Markers:  BV00, BV02, BV04; V22, V25, V28; B000, B12, B14, B16; YG41, YG45; G29; Y15, Y17; R02, R05, R08, R14, R17, R29
Lilac Mist Cardstock by My Colors®
Dear Lizzy™ Lucky Charm by American Crafts®
Glue Pen by Tombow®
Zip Dry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesives

Here's what I did to create this card:

Stamp image with black ink and color with markers.
Trim image to natural border.
Create A2 card base with a tent fold.
Trim patterned paper to fit card.
Adhere all layers.
Using glue pen, adhere glitter as shown.

Here's a list of my teammates that are playing along today:

Lea Fritts (Thursday Post)
Lea Fritts (Friday Post)

I really love these stamps!  I'm willing to bet you would love them, too!  Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I look forward to sharing more cards with you next week!  In the meantime, have a wonderful weekend.

Hugs,
Lea

Thursday, May 19, 2016

Enjoy the Ride

Stampendous is celebrating sentiments this week!  The cool thing about these sentiments, they come included in the image so one stamp does it all!  It really doesn’t get any easier than that!



Here’s what I used to create this card:

Stampendous products:

Other products:
Copic® Markers:  YG23, YG25, YG93, YG95; Y11, Y15, Y18; B0000, B23, B24; YR07, YR14, YR16; C0, C1, C4, C5, C6, C7
Sweet Potato Cardstock by My Colors®
“One the Go” Collection 6x6 Paper Pad by Bo Bunny®
White Gel Pen by Gelly Roll®
Zip Dry™ Paper Glue by Beacon Adhesive


Here’s what I did to create this card:

Stamp image with black ink and color with markers.
Trim image to natural borders.
Create A2 card base with a tent fold from orange cardstock.
Trim patterned paper to fit background as shown.
Adhere all layers.


Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I hope you like my card and I’ll have more to share with you tomorrow, please come back by for a look!

Hugs,
Lea

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Wicked Wednesday with Nikki Burnette

It's Wicked Wednesday ATC Challenge Blog time and this week our sponsor is The Fantasy Art of Nikki Burnette.  I love coloring her images as she's an awesome artist!  Our theme this week is a fun one, we each chose our images based on inspiration from Pinterest.  I LOVE Pinterest!  The image I chose was Natalya based on this Pinspiration:  https://www.pinterest.com/pin/194710383867991207/ (that's the link to this photo!)


Here's my ATC inspired by this Pin!


Here's what I used to create this ATC:

Copic® Markers
atyouSpica™ Glitter Pens
Neenah® Classic Crest™ Solar White Cover Stock
Authentique™ Freebird Series™ 6x6 Nest, Blush & Delight
Black Pigment Liner 0.5 by Staedtler®
E-Z Runner® from Scrapbook Adhesives® by 3L™

Here's what I did to create this ATC:

Print image, color and fussy cut.
Create ATC base from patterned paper.
Trim a piece of the same patterned paper 1/4" smaller than the ATC.
Using the opposite side of the patterned paper, adhere image lining up bottoms as shown.
Adhere matted image to ATC base.
Write sentiment over the top of the caravan.

If you like Boho, Gypsy Caravans and She Sheds, you should check out my whole board on Pinterest.  I have some beautiful pins that are sure to inspire you!  I hope you'll play along with us this week, especially since this one is such a fun challenge!  See you soon!

Hugs,
Lea

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

Wicked Wednesday with Ppinkydolls Art

It's time for another Wicked Wednesday ATC Challenge and this week our sponsor is Ppinkydolls Art.  Our theme is Circus Act and the image I've used is called Circus Girl.


Here's what I used to create this ATC:

Neenah® Classic Crest™ Solar White Cover Stock
Hello Summer 6x6 Paper Pad by Echo Park Paper Company, LLC©
Copic® Markers
Shabby Shutters Distress Ink by Ranger®
Gelly Roll® White Gel Pen
Black Pigment Liner 0.5 by Staedtler®
Whisker Graphics Divine Twine™ Diva Spool in Celadon Solid
E-Z Runner® from Scrapbook Adhesives® by 3L™
3D Foam Mounting Squares from Scrapbook Adhesives® by 3L™

Here's what I did to create this ATC:

Print image, color and fussy cut.
Trim ATC base and patterned papers as shown.
Adhere striped patterned paper to polka dot paper.
Create bow from twine and adhere to patterned paper as shown.
Write sentiment on scrap strip of paper, trim words and ink edges.
Adhere image to ATC using foam squares.

Thanks so much for stopping by to take a peek.  We would love for you to play along with us and share your take on a circus act!  Have a wonderful week ahead!

Hugs,
Lea


Friday, May 6, 2016

Stampendous and Whisker Graphics



Today is the last day of the Stampendous and Whisker Graphics blog hop.  I hope you’ve  enjoyed the mix of Whisker Graphics goodies with stamps, stencils and Essentials. It’s a perfect ingredient list for party decor and gifts, right?  

For my project today, I’ve used Cling Daisy Mix once again, this time in honor of Mother’s Day.  I’ve created a very simple card along with a sweet gift bag.  I love the end result and I hope you do, too!





Here’s what I used to create this card and tag:

StāzOn™ Jet Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®/Imagine Crafts®
Memento™ Tuxedo Black Ink Pad by Tsukineko®/Imagine Crafts®
Spectrum Aqua™ Markers - Peacock Blue, Heather, Moss, Bud Green, Sunflower
Yellow Cardstock by Bazzill Basics Paper®
Little Yellow Bicycle® Hello Spring 6”x6” Paper Pad
Strathmore® Mixed Media Paper
E-Z Runner® from Scrapbook Adhesives® by 3L™
3D Foam Mounting Squares from Scrapbook Adhesives® by 3L™

Here’s what I did to create this card and bag:

Stamp 4 flowers onto mixed media paper, watercolor and die cut.
Trim a piece of patterned paper to 4” x 5 1/4”.
Create an A2 card base with a tent fold from yellow cardstock.
Adhere patterned paper to card base.
Add foam squares to backs of three flowers and adhere to card.
Add adhesive to leaves and adhere to card front.
Create a bow from twine and adhere to card front.
Stamp the word Mom onto end of tag with black ink.
Fold top of bag over and punch two holes in the middle of folded section.
Trim a piece of twine and thread through holes, then thread one end through hole on tag, tie a bow.
Adhere leaves to back side of flower and then attach the flower with a foam square to tag.

Some of our lucky commenters during the hop will want to have a party of their own because there are PRIZES! All you need to do to be entered is comment on the blog posts for hop with Whisker Graphics and winners are randomly selected and announced Monday, May 9th.



Three prize packages consisting of one each –

  Divine Twine Diva – Crushed Lavender Solid
Divine Twine Diva – Crushed Lavender Stripe
Divine Twine Diva – Dried Celadon Solid
Divine Twine Diva – Dried Celadon Stripe
An assortment of bags in a variety of sizes and patterns
Winners choice of a Stampendous Cling Rubber Stamp Set and Matching Dies (from available stock)

These three winners MUST have a US mailing address (or territories or military). See Official Contest RulesBut wait! Additionally, we will give away one prize to an Australian winner courtesy of our distributor – The Stencil Specialist – which will consist of distributor’s choice of one stamp, one stencil and a surprise goodie.

Here are the designers participating in the hop today and then stop on over at Whisker Graphics!

Lea Fritts (me!)

Thanks so much for stopping by today.  I hope you've enjoyed our hop, I know I had fun creating my projects to share with you.  Don't forget to leave a comment if you want to be eligible to win a prize.  Have a wonderful weekend.  I'll be back next week with more projects to share!

Hugs,

Lea