Top Chef and SP & Company Digis!

Hi All!
I wanted to stop in and share a fun little layout I did using some SP & Company Digi Images.
This is one of my favorite pictures of my son.  We were baking cookies last December for Christmas and he HAD to wear his chef coat.  He was an Iron Chef for Halloween last year, so we ordered him a real coat.  He wears it whenever he can, so obviously, he HAD to wear it while baking! I'm pretty sure he'd wear it to bed and to school everyday if we let him...

Once I saw the Hey Mister! set from SP and Company, I knew that this would be my plan.  Throwing the moustache and hat on him was just too funny not to pass up!!!! He is such a goofball and this just fits his silly personality.

The background stock with the chef hats is stock that I bought a few years ago with the intention of using for a Disney scrapbook, but I've never gotten around to that page! It just fit too well with this picture not to use it.

Cardstock: Creative Imaginations (background), Recollections (Black), Bazzill (white)
Digital Stamps: SP & Company (Top Hat and Moustache from Hey Mister digi set)
Stamps: Papertrey Ink (Calendar and large utensils), Hero Arts (Small utensils and sentiment), Stampin Up (Confetti dots)
Ink: Memento, Fresh Snow (Papertrey Ink)
Buttons: The Paper Studio
Stickers: Thickers
Ribbon: Unknown
Other: EK Success (Heart Punch), Spellbinders (Die), Slickwriters, Copic Markers
Tools: Trimmer (Fiskars), ATG, Cuttlebug, Fiskars Finger Trimmer

A Cup Fit for a Princess!

Today I have a fun little project to share with you! I made a sweet little cup for the CS Designs Shape Challenge on Simply Scrapping Crafts.  I modified the sizes a bit to conform to the challenge rules, but the directions are available on the Scor Pal website HERE. 

The challenge:

Shape Challenge

 

This one is Easy Peasy anything goes but there is one requirement.

You must have at least one half circle in your creation

and the circle must be at least 1.5" You don't have to stop at one,

you can use as many as you wish, but no full circles.

Can you find my half circle???

I was sneaky! My half circle is the handle!!!  This cup was really easy and fun to make.  I am going to make some more - this is the perfect gift around the holidays - I can't wait to fill them up with Hot Cocoa mix and marshmallows or a Starbucks gift certificate!

Some detail:

I adore the image, too! She is just so sweet! Another original from CS Designs!

I hope your will give the little cup a try.  If you do, post the link under comments - I'd love to see what you come up with!!!

Cardstock: DCWV

Stamps: CS Designs (Digi)
Ink: Hero Arts
Flowers: Prima
Ribbon: Unknown
Sticker: Thickers
Bling: The Paper Studio and Making Memories (Pearls)
Tools: Trimmer (fiskars), ATG, Stampin Up Dimensionals, Quickutz die and Cuttlebug
Other: Cello (baggie inside)

A Retro Style Gift!

Today, for the SP DT post, I wanted to showcase a card and matching gift card holder I made for my mom using Pretty Lady from SP & Company.

I just love the retro feel of this image! This Pretty Lady is available HERE at the SP and Company store.

A little close up...

 

 I die cut the digi image using a Spellbinders die and used Copic Markers to color her in. Then I sponged the edges with brown ink. I am loving 2-sided papers these days, so I wanted to showcase that in this card. Oh, and did you see the stitching around the edges? Yep, I'm a sewing maniac! :-)



And the matching gift card holder:

I used Pretty Lady again, so it would have the same feeling as the card.  But this time, I stamped some dots in VersaInk before I colored it in the Copics.  You can see in her hair the effect that it had.  So fun!


The button at the top holds the gift card holder closed, but here is a picture of it, starting to open....

Even though I chose to use this for a Mother's Day gift, this image is so versatile, you can really use it for any occasion.  It is even perfect for the Holidays - can't you just envision this on a package of handmade cookies????

The inside:

I added some stitching around the edges.

And NO, I didn't give my mom a Chili's gift card.  I just used it to show you where the gift card sits.  I left the other side open - I placed a hand written note in there.

Thanks for stopping by today and make sure to check out all of the other SP and Company DT posts today! You can find the main list HERE, on the Scrapmaster blog!

Thanks for stopping by today!!!

Cardstock: K & Company, The Paper Company (Kraft)
Stamps: Papertrey Ink (Sentiments and Heart), Stampin Up (Dots)
Digital Stamps: SP & Company
Ink: VersaMagic, VersaInk,
Buttons: DeNami
Baker's Twine: Papertrey Ink
Tools: Trimmer (Fiskars), ATG, Cuttlebug, Singer Sewing Machine

Girlie Girl Hop!

Hi!
Welcome to my blog! If this is your first time here, I am so happy you've decided to check it out.  And... if you're a 'regular,' welcome back!!!  Today I'm a part of the DeNami Blog Hop.  I can barely contain my excitement on this one.  The designs available at DeNami are just adorable! Let's get hoppin'!!!!

If you have arrived from Carol's Blog, you are going in the right direction!!!

And if you happen to get lost along the way, no worries, the blog starts over HERE!

 
   THE DEETS: When: The blog hop starts on May 8 at 6 AM, PST. However, you have until May 9, 2011, 11:59 pm PST, to leave comments on all the blogs (to be eligible for a prize).


Why: To be inspired by beautiful girlie creations featuring DeNami Design stamps and also the chance to win mini shopping sprees on the DeNami Design website!

Prizes: We are giving away THREE $20 gift certificates to our website! We'll be giving away one gift certificate to a random participant (DT members not eligible) and then we'll also be giving away TWO gift certificates to TWO people who comment along the hop!




Now, onto  the card I made! I wanted to go with a Shabby Chic feel.  I don't normally do the Shabby Chic thing, so I wanted to push myself a little bit. 

I used the super cute DeNami Sand Castle stamp and turned it into a Princess Castle.  I had my little daughter in mind when I made this one.  She has princess stuff everywhere, so it was probably on my subconsicious when I came up with this idea!  I used Copics to shade the castle and then punched it out.  The mats were created with Spellbinders Labels One and the banners that tie it all together were Papertrey Ink dies.  I distressed all of the edges and sponged over everything with some VersaMagic ink to give it that distressed/shabby feel.  Stickles and bling were added to give it a little bit of sparkle.

A close up for you:

Thanks for taking time out of your day to stop by my blog! I hope you will continue on with the DeNami Blog Hop - you have the chance to win if you leave comments along the way!!! Good Luck!!!!

Your next stop is Colleen Dietrich! 

Cardstock: DCWV (Patterned), The Paper Compnay (Kraft)
Stamps: DeNami (Castle Image G136), Hero Arts (Sentiment), Stampin Up (Confetti Flowers)
Ink: VersaMagic, VersaMark
Bling: Kaiser Craft (Flowers), The Paper Studio
Dies: Spellbinders (Labels One), Papertrey Ink (Banners)
Other: Stickles
Tools: Fiskars Trimmer, Stampin Up Dimensionals, Cuttlebug, Scotch ATG, Tim Holtz Edge Distresser

SP and Company Blog Hop

Hi and WELCOME to the SP and Company DT Blog Hop! I'm so happy you are here!!!

Make sure you check out all of the blogs for a chance to WIN some stamps!!!!

May 7
Linda
Patty
Chrissie (YOU ARE HERE!!!)
Emily

May 8
Ivette
Jen
Kate
Tenny

May 9
MistyRose
AJ
Amie
Terrie
Stephanie

May 10
Re-visit all DT Member for a Brand New Project
Scrapmaster's Paradise

May 11
Winners announced you have until 12am to leave a comment and become a follower for your chances to win the grand prize of your very own SP and Co stamp set!!!!




Today I have a sneak peek of the new "I Love Love" set, which is available for purchse on May 10th at the SP and Company store.  This is a set you do not want to miss out on.  I used it on every single page of this mini fold album I am about to show you and I'm telling you, I LOVE the "I Love Love" set!!!


A little background about this fold album.  I first saw the idea on the Poppy Paperie blog by Lisa Johnson.  I kept the idea in the back of my head, waiting for the perfect time to actually use it.  When I got my stamp set in the mail, I knew that the time had arrived.  I made the album for a Mother's Day gift, showcasing my kids.  Is there a better definition of "Love" out there than kids? I don't think so!!!


There are a lot of pictures, so get ready!!!

Love was the title of this mini album, so I had the word "love" in the album as much as I could!

I used the "Lovely Labels" stamp set on this page with a die cut butterfly and fun flocked brad. 

This time, I used "I Love Love" to stamp on the flower.  I honestly have to say that SP stamps really do stamp awesome.  The quality is incredible.

This time, I used a cute digi stamp from SP, "Little Birdie 1."  I colored her in with Copics.  So sweet!

Ah, now onto one of my FAVORITE stamps in the set.  The XO's are AWESOME! The are great for backgrounds, borders, anything, you name it! Here, I used it diagonally across the background, behind some chipboard lettering.

Detail of the pinwheel I made:

The pinwheel was a fun little touch - I also stamped one of the "Love" sentiments in the center and embellished it with a pearl.

On the last page, I thought it would be appropriate to have the date on there and one more "Love" sentiment.  I kept this as CAS (Clean and Simple) as I could.  Too many embellies made it too thick.  On my first attempt, I made the spine of the cover too small, so I had to redo the cover and make it larger to accomodate for the dimensionals that made the pages thicker.



Did you think I was done?


I also made a cute basket to put the album in!!!

I wanted to use the "Love" inside one of the "Lovely Labels."  I punched out the center of the label and replaced it with some vellum.  Vellum is one of my favorite stocks.  I'd use it everyday if I didn't keep myself under control!  :-)

PHEW! That's it! I hope you were inspired!!!

Now it's time for you to head on over to Emily's super fantastic blog to continue on with the SP and Co. Hop!!!

Thanks for stopping by today!!!

Cardstock: Making Memories, Bazzill
Stamps: SP and Company, Papertrey Ink
Ink: VersaMagic

Embellies: Making Memories, The Paper Studio
Chipboard Letters: Making Memories
Tools: Trimmer (Fiskars), ATG, Cuttlebug, EK Success Punches, MS Punch

Inspired by.... Nature

Hi!
Today I have a sweet little card I want to share with you.  I made it for the CS Designs color challenge on Simply Scrapping Crafts.

Color Challenge Inspired by Nature

This week CS Designs is releasing two new Blossom Designs, so this weeks challenge is inspired by Nature.

We have chosen 3 natural colors often seen in the forest.

You can use any shade of these colors to create your entry and even include a hint of other colors as long as the main dominant colors are the ones for this challenge.

Your entry must also be some sort paper craft project.

My card:



I adore these new Blossom Designs from CS Designs!!! Please take a look at the available designs HERE.

I wanted to make her hair stand out, so I colored it in twice, cut out the second one, bent the edges and pieced it on the first design.  I also dry embossed the bottom of the card and I sponged ink over it to make it stand out more.  I added glossy accents to the flowers and Stickles to her buttons.

 
 
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Cardstock: 80# Cougar Cover, Kraft, DCVW (Green textured)
Digital Stamps: CS Designs
Ink: VersaMagic
Other: Cuttlebug embossing folder, Prismacolor colored pencils, Quickutz  dies, Making Memories embellies, Stickles, Glossy Accents
Tools: Trimmer (Fiskars), ATG, Cuttlebug, Fiskars Finger Trimmer, SU dimensionals

A few CS Designs Projects!

Hi!
Just a quick little pop in!

I wanted to share my two latest CS Designs creations with you! The first one is a cute card I made with my friend in mind.  She actually has a tattoo that reminds me of the design.  She has always loved celestial things, so this card is perfect for her!

I used some core'dinations cardstock and dry embossed the background.  Then I used my Tim Holtz sander and sanded it down so the yellow showed through.

I colored in the image with Copics and then I used some Stickles to make the moon shiny and happy.  Oooo! And I used my sewing machine! Can you see the stitches?! They are around the moon AND on the ribbon below.  Yeah, I know - I'm getting SO fancy!!!

Onto the next project:

This one is a gift card holder I made for this week's Simply Scrapping Crafts Color Combo Challenge.  I apologize for the lighting.  It's been pretty dreary here in Chicago recently.  The few days that have been sunny have been days that I haven't been able to take pictures - go figure!

I sewed again on this one! Click the picture to enlarge it if you need to.  I sewed around the edges.  The image was die cut with a Spellbinders die and my Cuttlebug.  I punched a pull-hole at the top so the gift card is easily accessible.  It is sitting inside on a piece of matching cardstock.  I've really been into making gift card holders recently.  You are going to see another one shortly in a few days. 

Make sure you check out the Color Combo Challenge at SSC this week!

And don't forget to pop back in this weekend - I'm participating in the SP and Company DT Blog Hop on Saturday and the DeNami Blog Hop on Sunday!

Cardstock: K and Company, CORE'DINATIONS, Bazzill

Stamps: Digi Stamps by CS Designs
Ink: VersaMagic. Memento
Buttons: The Paper Studio
Bling: Hero Arts
Punches: EK Success and Martha Stewart
Ribbon: Unknown
Other: Baker’s Twine (Papertrey Ink), Copics, Embossing Folder (Provo Craft)
Tools: Trimmer (fiskars), Adhesive, Mini Scissors, Cuttlebug, Singer Sewing Machine

SP & Company DT Post

Hi and Happy Wednesday! We're halfway through the week!!!!

Today is my first group post as part of the SP and Company Design Team.  I have few pictures to post, so prepare yourself!!!

I used the Hey, Mister! digital files for my card and matching tag.  Wow - love, Love, LOVE this digi set!

I love every single image included in this set, but for the projects I have today, I focused on the ties.  I was inspired by one of my husband's ties - it is one of my favorites in his collection.  In fact, I used the tie in the picture below!

I used my Copics to color in the ties.  I colored in two sets, cut them out, and paper pieced them together with some Pop Dots.  I wanted to give the ties a little bit of dimension - it's just something a little extra to catch your eye!

See how I added the dots in the center tie? That is to mimic my husband's tie! I used the Copic blender for that technique.  In this picture, you can really see the dimension of the ties and how the 'knot' sits a little higher up.  I also embossed the background of the card.  The Argyle just seemed to fit!

I also made a matching tag:

I used the same Copics on this tie.  I embossed the tag, used my Crop-A-Dile for the hole and added the red scalloped backer.  This way, the person giving the tag can write a note on the back - it's hard to write on embossed stock!!!

Here are the two together:

A fun little set, no?

I seriously can't wait to play with those moustaches in that digi set... That is next on my list!!! Thanks for stopping by today! Make sure you check out all of the other SP & Company's DT posts.  You can check them out on my sidebar or go HERE to Samantha's blog.

Cardstock: 80# Cougar Cover Stock, Bazzill (Red on tag)
Stamps: SP & Company Digital Stamps, Papertrey Ink (Border and senitments)
Ink: Memento
Other: Baker’s Twine (Martha Stewart), Copics, Sponge Daubers, Provo Craft (Cuttlebug Embossing Plate)
Tools: Trimmer (fiskars), Pop Dots, Adhesive, Mini Scissors. Cuttlebug, EK Success Punches