…CASE Study Challenge #23 (CSC23)

Happy Thursday, everyone!  My boys finally went back to school on Tuesday after being home for over 4 weeks, so schedules are finally getting back to normal for everybody.  We were all about to go stir crazy!  LOL!  I haven’t really had any cardmaking mojo the last week or so, but I did get a chance to sit down and color some images that I’ve neglected over the last few months…and I’m showcasing one today!

Today’s card is for the CASE Study Challenge #23 over at the CASE Study Challenge Blog.  Here’s my new sample:

…based on this card:

I decided to use the layout from the original sample, but I changed the color palette and the stamps used.  I used the C.C. Designs’ image “Sugarplums Teddy Emma” from All That Scraps along with a sentiment from the “Bear Hugs” set by There She Goes.  I stamped the image in Black Ink and colored it with Copic Sketch Markers.  I stamped the sentiment onto a scrap piece of Olive Cardstock, then created a sentiment flag to scroll along the bottom of the image.  I cut out the focal panel using the Out Of The Box Technique with my Nesties and Big Shot, then paired the completed focal panel with some patterned papers from BasicGrey’s Pyrus paper pad along with some Rust, Olive, and White Cardstock.  I added some Faux Stitching along the edges of the largest patterned paper panel using a Mat Pack, Paper Piercer, and Chocolate Marker.  After adding some Ribbon, a Corduroy Button with Twine, and several Dimensionals the card was complete.  So how did this one turn out?  :)

Check out the samples from the rest of the CSC team:

• Iwona Palamountain (Chupa)
• Amy Wanford
• Andrea Ewen
• Cristina Kowalczyk
• Jean Martin
• Julie Smith
• Lenet Mos
• Melyssa Connolly
• Sue Kohler
• Teneale Williams

That’s it for me today!  Thanks for dropping by to see me, and be sure to stop by the CASE Study Challenge Blog to see the official rules and linking tools to play along.  I’ll see you all back here tomorrow with an announcement and a card for this week’s By LORi Designs Challenge, so until then…

…A Few Of My Favorite Things from 2010

Another year has come and gone, and we’re at the beginning of a new one.  I wanted to take a look back and share some of my favorite things from this past year with you all today. 

It’s hard to believe that I was watercoloring at the beginning of the year, then my life changed with the arrival of my Copic Sketch Markers!  In the words of my sweet friend, Jessica Diedrich…”Taste the rainbow, baby”!  LOL!  My life hasn’t been the same since these little puppies arrived. :)

Then there was my favorite new recipe of 2010…Lemon Pasta with Roasted Shrimp:

 

My favorite trip of 2010 with my favorite people, Pam Varnell and Jessica Diedrich…Summer CHA in Chicago, IL (pictured with Sankari Wegman…she happens to be another favorite of mine):

And of course there are my favorite photos of my favorite fellas:

Christian- 16 years old

Gabriel- 14 years old (pictured with his best friend, Jessica)

And my gorgeous-yet-goofy hubby, Chuck (pictured with our niece, Danielle):

Then there are my favorite cards from 2010:

January 2010

February 2010

March 2010

April 2010

May 2010

June 2010

July 2010

August 2010

September 2010

October 2010

November 2010

December 2010

What are a few of YOUR favorite things?  Will you continue doing those things, or will you start a new adventure in the new year?  I don’t know about you, but I want the adventure…bring on the NEW!  I can’t wait to discover all of the soon-to-be favorite things, and I can’t wait to share it all with you in 2011!

That’s it for me!  I want to wish you all a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year!  Thanks for stopping by for the trip down memory lane, and I’ll see you back here Tuesday with a card for By LORi Designs. Until then…

…Let It Snow

Happy Wednesday, everyone!  It’s time for another challenge brought to you by All That Scraps’ Wednesday Challenge Blog!  This week’s challenge is another great one…SNOWFLAKES!  I chose to use one of the images from C.C.Designs’ Sweet November Stamps collection called “Darby & Pudge Sprites”.  I stamped the image out in Black Ink, then colored her with Copic Sketch Markers.  I pairing her up with some patterned papers from Memory Box’s Spiceberry paper pack, and gave her some *sparkle* by adding some Chunky Glitter to the white parts of her outfit.  After adding some Stitching, Silver Pearls, Ribbon, Paper Piercing, and tons of Dimensionals the card was complete.

Be sure to head over to the ATS Wednesdays Challenge Blog to play along with us!  Every week there is a new and exciting prize being offered…but in order to be eligible to win, your card must include a stamp that is sold in the All That Scraps store.Whether it is one of our wonderful in-house designs or from the various other stamp companies that ATS carries, the choice is yours. Then be sure to link up your creation with Mr Linky by next Tuesday at 10pm EST with only one entry per person please!

Let’s check out the packages the other Challenge DT members came up with:

• Lesa Rapp (Our Fearless Leader)
• Traci Porter
• Risa West
• Rachel Schneider
• Pam Varnell
• Mary Pfaff
• Mary Giemza
• Amy Young

That’s it for now!  Thanks for stopping by, and I will see you back here tomorrow with a Verve Day Thursday Preview!  Until then…

…Thank You Tag

Happy Wednesday, everyone!  It’s time for another challenge brought to you by All That Scraps’ Wednesday Challenge Blog!  This week’s challenge is a great one…TAGS!  I chose to use one of the images from C.C.Designs’ Kiki La Rue collection called “Puppy Kiki La Rue”.  I stamped the image out in Black Ink, then colored her with Copic Sketch Markers.  I cut her out, then attached her to the Dark Brown Cardstock tag base after pairing her up with some patterned papers from the Fine And Dandy Tickled Pink paper pad from My Mind’s Eye.  I used my Scor-Pal to create the lattice dry embossing on the tag base, then cut the top of the tag using a Spellbinders’ Nesties Die.  After adding some Paper Piercing, Rhinestones, Ribbons, and tons of Dimensionals the project was complete.

Be sure to head over to the ATS Wednesdays Challenge Blog to play along with us!  Every week there is a new and exciting prize being offered…but in order to be eligible to win, your card must include a stamp that is sold in the All That Scraps store.Whether it is one of our wonderful in-house designs or from the various other stamp companies that ATS carries, the choice is yours. Then be sure to link up your creation with Mr Linky by next Tuesday at 10pm EST with only one entry per person please!

Let’s check out the packages the other Challenge DT members came up with:

• Lesa Rapp (Our Fearless Leader)
• Traci Porter
• Risa West
• Rachel Schneider
• Pam Varnell
• Mary Pfaff
• Mary Giemza
• Amy Young

That’s it for now!  Thanks for stopping by, and I will see you back here tomorrow with another Verve Day Thursday creation!  Until then…

…Glad Tidings Gift Card

Happy Wednesday, everyone!  It’s time for another challenge brought to you by All That Scraps’ Wednesday Challenge Blog!  This week’s challenge is a great one…GIFT CARD HOLDERS!  Want to know how to make one?  You can check out the tutorial HERE.  I chose to use one of the new images from C.C.Designs called Sugarplums Trim The Tree that was released on November 15th.  I stamped the image out in Black Ink, then colored her with Copic Sketch Markers.  I cut her out, then attached her to the Pink Pirouette Cardstock base after pairing her up with some patterned papers from BasicGrey’s Eskimo Kisses paper pad.  I also added a little border using the EK Success Dotted Wave Edger Punch.  After adding some Stitching, a Pearl, Ribbon, and tons of Dimensionals the project was complete.

Be sure to head over to the ATS Wednesdays Challenge Blog to play along with us!  Every week there is a new and exciting prize being offered…but in order to be eligible to win, your card must include a stamp that is sold in the All That Scraps store.Whether it is one of our wonderful in-house designs or from the various other stamp companies that ATS carries, the choice is yours. Then be sure to link up your creation with Mr Linky by next Tuesday at 10pm EST with only one entry per person please!

Let’s check out the packages the other Challenge DT members came up with:

• Lesa Rapp (Our Fearless Leader)
• Traci Porter
• Risa West
• Rachel Schneider
• Pam Varnell
• Mary Pfaff
• Mary Giemza
• Amy Young

That’s it for now!  Thanks for stopping by, and I will see you back here tomorrow with another Verve Day Thursday creation!  Until then…

…Make A Wish

Happy Wednesday, everyone!  It’s time for another challenge brought to you by All That Scraps’ Wednesday Challenge Blog!  This week’s challenge has a BIRTHDAY theme!  I chose to use one of the new images from C.C. Designs Sweet November Stamps collection called “Baby Cupcake” that will be released on November 15th.  I printed the digital image out in Black Ink, then colored her with Copic Sketch Markers.  The focal panel was cut out using a Spellbinders’ Classic Rectangle Nesties Die, then I paired the colored image with some patterned papers from the Cosmo Cricket’s Pixie-Licious paper pad.  I added a White Cardstock Apron Lace punched border below the strips of patterned paper along with a punched heart and flower to use beside the sentiment.  After adding some Stitching, Paper Piercing, a Silver Clip embellishment, and tons of Dimensionals the project was complete.

Be sure to head over to the ATS Wednesdays Challenge Blog to play along with us!  Every week there is a new and exciting prize being offered…but in order to be eligible to win, your card must include a stamp that is sold in the All That Scraps store.Whether it is one of our wonderful in-house designs or from the various other stamp companies that ATS carries, the choice is yours. Then be sure to link up your creation with Mr Linky by next Tuesday at 10pm EST with only one entry per person please!

Let’s check out the packages the other Challenge DT members came up with:

• Lesa Rapp (Our Fearless Leader)
• Traci Porter
• Risa West
• Rachel Schneider
• Pam Varnell
• Mary Pfaff
• Mary Giemza
• Amy Young

That’s it for now!  Thanks for stopping by, and I will see you back here tomorrow with another Verve Day Thursday creation!  Until then…

…Thanks For All You Do

Happy Wednesday, everyone!  It’s time for another challenge brought to you by All That Scraps’ Wednesday Challenge Blog!  This week’s challenge has a BE GRATEFUL theme!  I chose to use a couple of the images from C.C. Designs called, “Sugarplums Cocoa Emma” and “Sugarplums Bench”.  I stamped the images in Black Ink, then colored them with Copic Sketch Markers.  I cut them out and paired the colored image with some patterned papers from the October Afternoon’s Thrift Shoppe paper pad.  After adding some Stitching, Paper Piercing, Distressing, and tons of Dimensionals the project was complete.

Be sure to head over to the ATS Wednesdays Challenge Blog to play along with us!  Every week there is a new and exciting prize being offered…but in order to be eligible to win, your card must include a stamp that is sold in the All That Scraps store.Whether it is one of our wonderful in-house designs or from the various other stamp companies that ATS carries, the choice is yours. Then be sure to link up your creation with Mr Linky by next Tuesday at 10pm EST with only one entry per person please!

Let’s check out the packages the other Challenge DT members came up with:

• Lesa Rapp (Our Fearless Leader)
• Traci Porter
• Risa West
• Rachel Schneider
• Pam Varnell
• Mary Pfaff
• Mary Giemza
• Amy Young

That’s it for now!  Thanks for stopping by, and I will see you back here in a few with a special Claudia and Company Preview!  Until then…

…Last-Minute Halloween Packaging

Happy Wednesday, everyone!  It’s time for another challenge brought to you by All That Scraps’ Wednesday Challenge Blog!  This week’s challenge was to create a LAST-MINUTE HALLOWEEN PACKAGE!  I chose to use one of the new Halloween images from C.C. Designs Sweet November Stamps called, “Twisted Sister Oleander”.  I stamped the image in Black Ink, then colored her with Copic Sketch Markers.  I cut her out and paired the colored image with some patterned papers from the SU’s retired Hawaii Papaya Designer Series Paper pack.  I created a large tag to tie around the Clear Coffee Bag that was filled with some fabulous chocolate peanut butter candies.  After adding some Stitching, Paper Piercing, Ribbon, and tons of Dimensionals the project was complete.

Be sure to head over to the ATS Wednesdays Challenge Blog to play along with us!  Every week there is a new and exciting prize being offered…but in order to be eligible to win, your card must include a stamp that is sold in the All That Scraps store.Whether it is one of our wonderful in-house designs or from the various other stamp companies that ATS carries, the choice is yours. Then be sure to link up your creation with Mr Linky by next Tuesday at 10pm EST with only one entry per person please!

Let’s check out the packages the other Challenge DT members came up with:

• Lesa Rapp (Our Fearless Leader)
• Traci Porter
• Risa West
• Rachel Schneider
• Pam Varnell
• Mary Pfaff
• Mary Giemza
• Amy Young

That’s it for now!  Thanks for stopping by, and I will see you back here in a few with another Verve Winter Release Sneak Peek and a TGF November Preview!  Until then…

…Cracked Glass Refrigerator Magnet

Happy Wednesday, everyone!  It’s time for another challenge brought to you by All That Scraps’ Wednesday Challenge Blog!  This week’s challenge was to create a REFRIGERATOR MAGNET!  Here’s mine:

I chose to use the new C.C. Designs image called, “Sugar Shopping”.  I stamped the image in Black Ink, then colored her with Copic Sketch Markers.  I cut out the colored image, then used the Cracked Glass Technique to create an antique look.

I purchased some Magnetic Tape Strips from a local store for just over $1 that is magnetic on one side and adhesive on the other…LOVE IT!

I simply cut one of the strips with my Westcott Titanium Scissors that I got at Summer CHA, and attached the magnet pieces to the back of the image.  VIOLA…instant refrigerator magnet!  This particular magnet keeps my grocery list at an arms length…but I usually walk out with ALOT more than ONE bag!  LOL!

Be sure to head over to the ATS Wednesdays Challenge Blog to play along with us!  Every week there is a new and exciting prize being offered…but in order to be eligible to win, your card must include a stamp that is sold in the All That Scraps store.Whether it is one of our wonderful in-house designs or from the various other stamp companies that ATS carries, the choice is yours. Then be sure to link up your creation with Mr Linky by next Tuesday at 10pm EST with only one entry per person please!

Check out what the other Challenge DT members have come up with:

• Lesa Rapp (Our Fearless Leader)
• Traci Porter
• Risa West
• Rachel Schneider
• Pam Varnell
• Mary Pfaff
• Mary Giemza
• Amy Young

That’s it for now!  Thanks for stopping by, and I will see you back here tomorrow with another Verve Day Thursday!  Until then…

…Saving A Place At The Table

Happy Wednesday, everyone!  It’s time for another challenge brought to you by All That Scraps’ Wednesday Challenge Blog!  This week’s challenge was to create some sort of FALL DECORATION!  I chose to create some seating cards for our Thanksgiving dinner this year…here’s mine!  I used the C.C. Designs’ “Sunflower Emma” image from the stamp kit called, “Take A Seat”.  I printed the digital image in Black onto some White Cardstock, then colored her with Copic Sketch Markers.  I paired the colored image with some patterned papers from the Jackson Lodge paper pad from Collage Press.  I used some older Sizzix Alphabet Dies and my Big Shot to create my name with some scrap pieces of Chocolate Cardstock.  I ran the diecut letters through one of my Xyron Sticker Makers, then adhered the sticky letters to the patterned paper background.  I cut Emma out, then attached her to the upper left-hand corner of the place card with Dimensionals.  After adding some Stitching and Paper Piercing the card was complete.

Be sure to head over to the ATS Wednesdays Challenge Blog to play along with us!  Every week there is a new and exciting prize being offered…but in order to be eligible to win, your card must include a stamp that is sold in the All That Scraps store.Whether it is one of our wonderful in-house designs or from the various other stamp companies that ATS carries, the choice is yours. Then be sure to link up your creation with Mr Linky by next Tuesday at 10pm EST with only one entry per person please!

Check out what the other Challenge DT members came up with:

• Lesa Rapp (Our Fearless Leader)
• Traci Porter
• Risa West
• Rachel Schneider
• Pam Varnell
• Mary Pfaff
• Mary Giemza
• Amy Young

That’s it for now!  Thanks for stopping by, and I will see you back here tomorrow with another Verve Day Thursday using some of the new October Release images!  Until then…

…Got Milk?

Happy Wednesday, everyone!  It’s time for another challenge brought to you by All That Scraps’ Wednesday Challenge Blog!  This week’s challenge was to create a MASCULINE CARD!  I chose to use one of the new images from this month’s C.C. Designs Sweet November Stamps release called, “Baby Cookie & Milk Boy”.  I stamped the image in Black Ink, then colored him with Copic Sketch Markers.  I paired the colored image with some patterned papers from the SU’s retired Dashing Designer Series Paper pack.  I printed out the sentiment from my computer, then added a simple Button and Twine to complete the flag panel.  After adding some Stitching and tons of Dimensionals the card was complete.

Be sure to head over to the ATS Wednesdays Challenge Blog to play along with us!  Every week there is a new and exciting prize being offered…but in order to be eligible to win, your card must include a stamp that is sold in the All That Scraps store.Whether it is one of our wonderful in-house designs or from the various other stamp companies that ATS carries, the choice is yours. Then be sure to link up your creation with Mr Linky by next Tuesday at 10pm EST with only one entry per person please!

That’s it for now!  Thanks for stopping by, and I will see you back here in a few for another Verve Fall Release Sneak Peek!  Until then…

…Mercy’s Tuesday Sketch Challenge #94 (MTSC94)

Hello, everyone!  This is the beginning of a new month, and it is time to welcome a new Guest Muse.  But before we get to that, I wanted to thank Lori Tecler for being such a wonderful addition to the Muses last month.  Week after week she produced gorgeous and inspiring creations.  Thanks for all of your hard work and your friendship, Lori…we’ll miss you!

We are also saying goodbye to a couple of our precious Muses, Pam Speidel and Crystal Birr.  They have been with us forever and we are so sad to see them go…but we also understand that there are more important things that take precedence sometimes.  We love you both, and we wish you nothing but good luck in all of your future endeavors!

And without further adieu, I would like to introduce you to our Guest Muse for October 2010…HEATHER PULVIRENTI of Witty Title Here!

Let's get to know a little bit about Heather in her own words:

“My name is Heather Pulvirenti, though most people know me in the blogosphere as Heather P. I was born in England, and have spent most of my life in the US (in Maryland and Virginia), except for the four years we lived in Canberra, Australia (my mom was career Air Force). I would love to go back and visit Australia again one day, I just need to figure out how to convince my hubby to withstand the 14+ hour plane ride. *smiles* I currently live in Columbia, MD with my husband Jason, and our 5 1/2 year old daughter Lindsay.”

Now for this week’s Tuesday Sketch Challenge #94:

My Sample (using “C.C. Designs Sweet November Baby Trick Or Treat Witch” from All That Scraps…sorry for the blurry picture!  My camera went crazy, so I had to take it with my phone):

Heather Pulvirenti’s Sample:

Let’s see what the Muses have in store for you today:

• Cindy Haffner
• Pam Varnell
• Jackie Pedro
• Julie Lacey
• Jessica Diedrich
• Heather Pulvirenti (October 2010 Guest Muse)

Now it's your turn! Create a card or scrapbook layout using the sketch above, and add your creation using the InLinkz linking system below.  Be sure to use the keyword MTSC94 when uploading to a public gallery.  Be sure that your link works before you leave the sketch post, and I will post “Mercy’s Magnificent Musings” on Sunday!

Happy Stamping!