onsdag 20 februari 2013

In the Sun!


It's time for part 2 of my brick wall greeting cards.
I had just enough brick wall and ivy for 2 cards and here comes the second.
Hope you like it!

Stuff I used:
Stamps:
Paper Smooches – Perky Plants
The Octopode Factory - Castle stamp

Dies:
Cottage Cutz - Ivy die
Cottage Cutz - Rustic fence die
PTI: Cloud I & 2 die collection

Tim Holtz Sizzix BRICKED Texture Fades Embossing Folder

Distress ink:
Rusty hinge
Spiced marmalade
Vintage photo
Black soot

Memento ink – Tuxedo black


Huge Recolection bling stone from my friend Cheryl. (Thank you, Cheyl!!!)

Copics

Cardstock:
Panduro (blue, brown, greens and grey)
Stamper’s select white

Patterned paper from my stash

Smooch Pearlized Accent ink – Nautical Navy

Brown bling stones (Panduro)



måndag 18 februari 2013

A Birthday Card


I don't know... but it actually looks like the bird told the pig that he's invited! The bird can probably read the sign. I don't know about you, but I'd like to hear the rest of this story! 


 
Stuff used:
Stamps: Paper smooches - Surf and Turf, Green Acres
Hero Arts: CLOUDS s5215
MFT: Howdy

Cottage Cutz - Rustic fence die, Cottage Cutz - Ivy die, MFT- Western star border duo die-namics, MFT - Howdy frames die-namics

Kraft card stock, PTI stamper's select white cardstock, Brown Panduro cardstock

Memento Tuxedo black ink
Brilliance Pearlescent Sky blue ink
Distress ink: Frayed Burlap
Versa Color: Pinecone
PTI: Dark Chocolate and Classic Kraft

Copics

Tiny piece of twine

söndag 17 februari 2013

A Hamster in the Wild West




I've had the riding hamster planned in my head since I saw the Paper Smooches set "Buckaroo" for the very first time. Well, here he is - with lasso and all!
I'm entering this card to Paper Smooches SPARKS Feb. 11-17 Designer Drafts Challenge!
Please wish me luck! :)

Well, if you turn it around, you can see I kept the draft! I love how different the same draft can look if you translate it a bit freely!


Stuff used:
Stamps: Paper smooches - Buckaroo, Party posse
Hero Arts: CLOUDS s5215

Cottage Cutz - Rustic fence die, MFT- Western star border duo die-namics, MFT - Country Charms Die-namics, Die-versions - Saloon Door
Kraft card stock, PTI stamper's select white cardstock, Brown Panduro cardstock

Memento Tuxedo black ink
Brilliance Pearlescent Sky blue ink
Distress ink: Frayed Burlap

Faber-Castell Pitt Oil based black chalk pen
Copics

Stickles: Orange, Vintage Photo
Tiny piece of twine
Bling stones and googly eye from Panduro


lördag 16 februari 2013

Dreams of Spring


And now for something completely different!
I long for spring! A bit obvious, huh?


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Stuff used:

Stamp set: Paper Smooches – Perky Plants

Dies:
Cottage Cutz - Ivy die
Cottage Cutz - Rustic fence die
PTI: Cloud I & 2 die collection

Tim Holtz Sizzix BRICKED Texture Fades Embossing Folder

Distress ink:
Rusty hinge
Spiced marmalade
Vintage photo
Black soot

Memento ink – Tuxedo black

Copics

Cardstock:
Panduro (blue, brown, greens and grey(the original colour of the brick wall!)
Stamper’s select white

Smooch Pearlized Accent ink – Nautical Navy

Brown bling stones (Panduro)



torsdag 14 februari 2013

Happy Frankintine!


Not all couples start out in the springtime! Frankie here for example, seems to have fallen for someone at Halloween. Believe it or not, but it's a brand new card! I just got a wonderful autumn die that I had to try out!
I'm entering this card in the Paper Smooches's Heart Challenge!

Stuff used:
Stamp: Paper Smooches - Halloweenies
Other: Martha Stewart graveyard punch, black lace, PTI cardstock (ripe avocado), Patterned paper (Memory box - Blackbird 6x6 and Melissa Frances - Kitchy Kitchen 6x6), CottageCutz - autumn border die, bling stones, black, brown, orange and green cardstock from Panduro, confetti - bats, EK Success heart punch (tiny).

Happy Valentine's Day, everyone! :)




fredag 8 februari 2013

Tags!




My tags, inspired by Melissa Philips!
You know, there is even a tutorial on how to! Here is the tutorial Melissa P posted!