Swanky Stampin' with Sarah

Big 'Ol Flower

2011-04-07T13:46:00.001-04:00

I used one of those newish Hero Arts gigantic cling flowers on this, and I love it! They are so fun to color. I colored it using 3 different copics, then added Stickles Fruit Punch on the flower edges. I also some tiny blue gems to the center of the flower.

Stamps: Hero Arts
Paper: K & Co
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: MS edger punch, Corner Chopmer, Stickles Tropical Punch, Blue gems, foam tape

Birthday Wishes

2011-04-06T22:02:00.003-04:00

I made this card in about 5 minutes with items received in my A Muse Studio Starter Kit. Love the way it turned out. Simple and clean, and I think the pearls just add a nice little touch.

Keywords: A Muse Studio Birthday
Stamps: A Muse Studio
Paper: A Muse Studio Blush
Ink: A Muse Studio Bubblegum & Orange
Accessories: A Muse Studio Twinkle Stickers (pearls), foam tape

Hangin' With My Peeps...

2011-04-05T13:15:00.003-04:00

I made this card using MFT Stamps Hangin' With My Peeps set for a challenge on splitcoaststampers.com. The little peeps have been flocked to make them fuzzy!

Stamps: MFT My Favorite Things Hangin' With My Peeps
Paper: MFT, Bazzill White
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Brilliance Graphite Black, Copic Markers
Accessories: A Muse Studio Ribbon Bubblegum Pink, Robin's Nest Dew Drops, Yellow Flocking, Quickie Glue Pen

Bubbly Day

2010-02-16T22:15:00.003-05:00

My favorite colors, Aqua, Pink & Silver. This set always makes me want to kick back with a glass of wine and go hop in the tub and relax with a good book.......

Stamps: My Favorite Things (MFT) Time for the Bubbly
Paper: Stampin' Up Black, Pink; Patterned Paper: Marcella By K & Company Fresh Paint; Metallic Grey, Aqua
Ink: Ink Pads: Stazon Black & Stampin' Up Classic Black; Markers: Copics & Stampin' Up; Gel Pens: American Crafts White & Black Journaling
Accessories: Punches: Stampin' Up Flowers, Marvy Uchida Oval & Scalloped Oval, Martha Stewart Crafts Cornflower; Brads-Paper Studio Hobby Lobby; Ribbon: BasicBasic Michael's; Stickles Star Dust
Techniques: Paper Piecing, Layering, Glittering

Valentine Gumball Heart Machine

2010-02-13T00:04:00.004-05:00

Simple, but cute. Sometimes simple is the way to go.

Stamps: Impress Rubber Stamps
Paper: SU Certainly Celery, Green Galore, Whisper White; Hobby Lobby Pale Pink, Dark Pink; DCWV Patterned Paper
Ink: SU Positively Pink
Accessories: Stickles Star Dust; Foam Glitter Hearts-Michael's; Pink Polka Dot Gingham Ribbon-Michael's

Happy Valentween's Day??? Alas... a successful 1st attempt at ribbon pom pom thingy

2010-02-12T23:32:00.006-05:00

Hah, I finally made one of those cute ribbon pom-pom thingys. I know it's almost Valentine's Day, and this is a Halloween card, however, I never got to post at Halloween time as I was 9 months knocked-up LOL!!!!!!!!!

Stamps: SU Sweeter Treaters
Paper: SU Green Galore, Whisper White, Orchid Opulence; Archiver's Orange; Candy PP The Paper Studio
Ink: Staedtler Karat Aquarell Watercolor Pencils, SU Blender Pen; Dew Drop Green Chalk Ink; Brilliance Jet Black
Accessories: SU Ticket Corner Punch; Stickles Star Dust; Orange Brads-The Paper Studio; Ribbon (too many to list)
Techniques: Watercoloring

A Note of Love

2010-02-12T22:45:00.005-05:00

The day of amor is almost upon us.....spread the love!!!

Stamps: Stampendous

Paper: Pink Cardstock-Hobby Lobby; Lt. Green Cardstock-Archiver's; Hot Pink Polka Dot- Provo Craft; Conversation Hearts (unknown)

Ink: Brilliance Galaxy Black; Stampin' Up Stampin' Write Markers; Sakura Glaze Pen Pink

Accessories: K&Company Puffy Heart Stickers; Martha Stewart Lace Border punch

Valentine's Day Hottie

2010-02-03T09:02:00.005-05:00

This is my Valentine's Day Hottie. She's sultry, sexy, sassy and ready for her date!

Stamps: MFT BC Dzyns Hey Chica!
Paper: K&Company PP, foil hearts; cardstock from Hobby Lobby
Ink: Brilliance Graphite Black; Copics; SU markers
Accessories: Heart Charm (Wedding Favors aisle @ Hobby Lobby); K&Company puffy heart stickers; K&Co foil hearts, label; flat back pearls; SU copper cord & chocolate chip ribbon; American Crafts hugs kisses ribbon

Hanna Stamps Design Team Challenge Card

2009-06-20T15:11:00.002-04:00

Hello All-

Here is an entry for the Hanna Stamps Design Team Challenge. I made this for my dad for Father's Day. I love this Riley!

MFTIDOL Project

2009-03-10T21:41:00.003-04:00

Hello! This is my submission for the fabulous MFT Idol contest Kim has going on. I took an empty Propel water mix-in box and covered and decorated it up MFT style making it into a gift card holder box/purse!!! See the other pics for the box before it was decorated and close-ups. The poodle has liquid applique to make her fur "fluffy" and the bottle was made shiny using Diamond Glaze. Thanks for looking!

Stamps: MFT Meet Me at the Cafe
Paper: MFT Patterned Paper Summer Collection
Ink: Brilliance Jet Black; Copic & SU markers
Accessories: MFT Ribbon (Summer Collection); Rhinestones; Liquid Applique, Foam Tape; Diamond Glaze
Techniques: Paper Piecing

Hubby Card

2009-02-27T23:26:00.003-05:00

OK, so I know Valentine's Day was 2 weeks ago, but I still never got to upload the card I made for my husband!!!

Stamps: Hanna Stamps Anthony; Impress Rubber Stamps (Love Potion)
Paper: K&Co Foil Hearts; SU Cardstock
Ink: Brilliance Jet Black; SU Markers;
Accessories: K&Co Valentine's pack die cuts & puffy heart stickers, dew drops

My Mind's Eye Card Set

2009-02-16T01:55:00.000-05:00

Hello! I got this very cute, but basic, card kit from Hobby Lobby on clearance a while back. I needed a gift for one of my co-workers, this worked perfectly. I jazzed it up a little by adding ribbon, rhinestones, dew drops, buttons, brads, flowers, glitter, etc. It turned out much cuter than the basics that came with the kit. Cheers!

Paper: My Mind's Eye
Accessories: Ribbon (SU, Offray, other), Dew Drops, Rhinestones (Mark Richards & Heidi Swapp), Prima Flowers, Stickles

Snoopy Kisses

2009-02-16T01:45:00.002-05:00

I made this card for my five-year-old daughter for Valentine's Day.

Stamps: Stampabilities Snoopy Peanuts
Paper: K&Co Foil hearts, hobby lobby cardstock
Ink: SU Basic Black & markers
Accessories: American Crafts ribbon, K&Co Foil Heart die cuts, K&Co puffy heart stickers, EK Success circle punch, Marvy Uchida square & scallop punch

InStyle Stamps - Beehive

2009-02-11T18:35:00.002-05:00

I was chosen to be Card of the Month for February for InStyle Stamps!!! This is the digital image I was given to work with. Enjoy!

Stamps: InStyle Stamps - digital download
Paper: K&Company PP; Archiver's cardstock
Ink: Sakura Black Glaze Pen
Accessories: Brads, Prima Flowers, Stickles, velvet ribbon

You Rock My World! - MFTGD15 Challenge

2009-02-07T12:26:00.000-05:00

Well, for the first time in a long time, I pulled an all-nighter brainstorming for My Favorite Things February Guest Designer Challenge. But I think it was worth it because I really like the way it turned out.

This was a fun challenge, this is one of my favorite color combos. The circle on the front is actually the front flap of the card, so the circle opens and the back flap is the page with the foiled hearts. I busted out my Coluzzle for the first time in a long time to make the front flap round.

Stamps: MFT BC Dzyns Hey Chica!
Paper: K&Company PP, foil hearts; cardstock from Hobby Lobby;
Ink: Brilliance Graphite Black; Copics; SU markers
Accessories: Heart Charm (Wedding Favors aisle @ Hobby Lobby); K&Company puffy heart stickers; K&Co foil hearts, label; flat back pearls; SU copper cord & chocolate chip ribbon; American Crafts hugs kisses ribbon
Techniques: paper piecing

Finally.....I started a blog

2009-01-24T17:03:00.000-05:00

I've been thinking about this whole blog thing for a good 6+ months now. I guess I've decided if I want my cards and creations and life to be shared with more people, I'd better do it! Give me a little time, I'll be updating with photos, cards, etc. Welcome!

xoxo-
Sarah