Loves me, loves me not...

This week I have been playing with Molly from the new sheet. Molly seems to have a crush on someone and wants to know if he loves her back :D I've been very excited to start colouring her ever since she dropped in my mailbox. I used my new papers and ribbon I got today. The card is made following a sketch and the image is coloured with promarkers as always.



I made a bow from the ribbon I used. I have finally gotten a tip on a good way to adhere the ribbons. I used to use a glue, but even though it was supposed to dry clear it left shades on the ribbon. Instead I've started using double sided tape. I tried that before, but I did it with broad tape that I cut myself. It always got crooked. Now I have a thin tape and it's even supposed to work on organza ribbons! It was so much fun working with the ribbon that I think I have found my new favourite embellishment. If you've never tried it you should. Don't be scared of trying, just get yourself a good narrow double-sided tape.



Stamps: Molly and sentiment
Promarkers: ivory, primrose, pastel yellow, forest green, pastel green, turquoise, pastel pink and an old pantone - warm red T (for the flowers)
Papers: making memories, "flower patch"

Thanks for stopping by. I'll see you next week :)
/Katarina

Have You Met Cameron?

Cameron is the newest member of the 'Gum Drop Gang', Haydens next door neighbor.
He, along with the other members of the gang, would bring a smile to any recipients face.
These 2 sheets are on pre-order through the 9th. Save $2.50 on each plate right now. Purchase both and save an exta $2 total.

Angelic Christmas Card

I love the newest plate of Holiday themed images, this angel stamp has so many possibilities. With a little manipulation, such as trimming the background away, it can be used any time through out the year for other projects.

Supplies:
Sweet Pea Stamps Plate #12
Archival Black Ink Pad (CTMH)
Printed Paper (Unknown)
Cream Card Stock (Unknown)
Robin Blue Mica Card Stock (Calif. Paper Goods)
Copic Markers (.Too)

• Robin's Egg Blue
• Peach

Watercolor Pencils (Stampin' Up)

• Yellow
• Gray
• Green
• Burgandy

Acrylic Drops (Unknown)
Adhesive (Scotch)
Scissors (EK Success)
Paper Trimmer (Purple Cow)

Directions:

1. Stamp the image on cream colored card stock and neatly trim out.
2. Color the hair yellow, the wings gray, the leaves green, the dress blue, the skin is colored peach and the object in her hand is burgandy.
3. Cut the printed back ground paper out about 1/2" larger than the stamped image and mat it.
4. Attach the image to the card front in the upper area.
5. Attach a 3/4" strip, that is the same width of the matted image, of the printed paper about 1/4" below the image and attach the acrylic drops.
6. Enjoy sharing!

Christmas Greeting Card

Supplies:
Sweet Pea Stamps Plate #12
Sweet Pea Stamps Plate #13
Archival Black Ink Pad (CTMH)
Brilliance Galaxy Gold Ink Pad (Tsukineko)
Cream Card Stock (Unknown)
Green Card Stock (Unknown)
Printed Paper (Unknown)
Printed Vellum (Unknown)
Adhesive (Scotch)
Scissors
Paper Trimmer

Directions:

1. Stamp the image in black on the cream card stock and trim out neatly.
2. Cut a mat, from the printed vellum, about 1/2" larger than the stamped image and mat.
3. Tear a strip of the printed paper about 1 - 1/2" wide and swipe the gold ink pad along the torn edge of the paper.
4. Adhere the strip to the left hand side of the card front.
5. Swipe the gold ink pad along the edge of the card.
6. Cut a strip of green card stock about 1/2" to the printed paper, centering.
7. Stamp the vertical sentiment in gold ink on the solid strip.
8. Attach the matted image to the card front, overlapping the sentiment strip slightly.
9. Enjoy sharing!

Monday Customer Card Submissions

Every customer, from now to October 31th, that submits their cards to our Monday Customer Submissions will be put into a drawing for $10 in rubber money to be used for their choice of Sweet Pea Stamps. All you need to do is send your card submission to Jennifer. You do not need to send in directions for the card, but they do need to be Sweet Pea Stamps only.

A Sweet Pea Boo to You!!

Hello everyone! Are you making your Halloween cards? Sweet Pea has a great set of Halloween stamps. These images come from Halloween Sheet #1.

Stamp your ghost with permanent black ink onto vellum. I used a vellum print because I think it gives them some depth. Once the ink is dry carefully cut out the ghosts. The card is orange cardstock layered in white and finally in black. I used a Fiskar's punch to make the border. I adhered the ghosts to the black cardstock and stamped "Boo to You" on the right hand side. This card is very simple yet professional looking. I added some sheer black ribbon, but I think white ribbon would look just as good.

Hope you are all inspired to make some great Halloween cards to send out to loved ones this year.

Happy Friday,

Holley

Monday Card Winner is...........................

and the winner is...............................................

Congratulations Jan! You won $10 in rubber!

Monday Card Submissions

Listed below are the customers who submitted cards. Next to their name is their number that will be entered in the drawing. If you entered more than one, you will be entered for each card. I will be entering the numbers in the poll generator a bit later and let you know the results.

Kim Ross= #1
Gayle Tonre= #2
Jan Ekrut= #3
Jan Ekrut= #4
Jan Ekrut= #5
Jan Ekrut= #6

Connie-Loves me, Loves me not

Sweet Pea Plate #14 is packed full of great images!! Check it out by clicking HERE It's ON SALE right now so hurry.........

Supplies:
Sweet Pea Stamps plate #14
Nestabilities "Labels One" by Spellbinders
ribbon from a swap
felt flower by Prima
glitter brad by Oriental Trading
SU! Markers
Corner rounder punch by Creative Memories

I cut the shape in my Cuttlebug and edged with a marker for a border then stamped my image and colored it. I stamped the saying all over a white panel and rounded the corners and cut 2 small ribbon slots, ran ribbon behind and tied. Layered this together and added flower.

Connie-Boo To You!

This card sort of evolved into a monochromatic Halloween one. I began with some images from the Sweet Pea Stamps Halloween Plate #1 coupled with this adorable puffy ghost ribbon I bought long long ago.....

Supplies:
Halloween Plate #1 (Sweet Pea Stamps)
Puffy "Ghost" ribbon (unknown)
Glitter paper (unknown)
circle punch by EK Success
Black/Grey 2 tone cardstock from my stash
cotton ball from my medicine chest
Black Memories dye ink

I began by stamping the vertical saying along the right side and punching out all the O's.
I layered a strip of glitter paper on the inside so it shows behind the punched holes.
I added a piece of the puffy ghost ribbon along the top. I stamped and cut out a ghost image from the Halloween plate and put it on top of a torn up cotton ball to resemble clouds or maybe fog.
I think I like it but maybe it needs something yet?
What do YOU think?