Happy Spring

Hi All! So, it's been a few days since the last time I posted. A lot has happened in which I felt I needed a small blogging break. My beloved dog of 12 years passed away and I've been dealing with it pretty hard. She was a family member and a huge part of my life. I'm still mourning but stamping last night felt good. It's my birthday today so my spirits are high...27 is pretty old though...LOL! Anywho, today I have a fun Spring card to share. I used the SASI Taylored Expressions Year of Sweets 2. I love this little Spring scene. It really makes me smile :) I colored everything in with my Copics and added some TE "Fire Engine" red glitter. The crystal chains are from Zva Creative along with the cordoury brads. To complete the card I added some satin ribbon and bow. Before I go I also wanted to mention that I've posted a new entry on the SASI blog. Here's a sneak peak...check it out and leave me some love :)
Until tomorrow,

Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge #64

Happy Friday everyone! So, are you ready for another fabulous Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge?! I hope so because Taylor has created another awesome sketch. I decided to pull out my little shopping cuppies for this challenge. These cute images are from the "Downtown Diva" set. I picked the yummy Sweet Shoppe stamp and colored it in with my Copics. I also added a little cuppie in a circle punch. The patterned paper is from DCWV "Sweet" collection. I thought it matched the card perfectly. The glittery brads are from Doodlebug and the scalloped clip is from Making Memories. Well, that's all for me today, but if you want to play along in the challenge here is everything you need to know.
1.You're not required to use cupcakes for the challenge, but if you got 'em why not use 'em!? :)
2.You're welcome to create something other than a card, just stick as closely to the sketch as possible and you'll be eligible for the prize drawing!
3.If you're uploading to Splitcoast use keyword TECC64 (for Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge 64 or link your creation on this post.
4.Each week, I plan to have a Featured Cupcake Sampler! The cutest and most creative sample from the previous week will receive the featured cupcake sampler honors. The winner will receive the sketch ahead of time in order to create a card that will be featured along with a link to your blog on Cupcake Friday!
5.Featured Cupcake Sampler this week is Sandra MacLean from Paper Funtastics.

Don't forget to check out the beautiful creations from the other cupcake challenge samplers:

Donna Baker
Jami Sibley
Lynn Mercurio
Monika Davis
Sherrie Siemens
Stephanie Hargis
Taylor Van Bruggen
Vicki Chrisman
Jackie Pedro

MFT Blog Hop Time!!

Hi All! I am so glad to be back. I can't believe it's been over a week since I blogged last. Josh has been really sick and now our 12 year old Bulldog is sick. It's been a hard week! Well, aside from all the yucky sick stuff I did get to stamp today. Yay! I am so excited about this MFT mid-month release because MFT is announcing a new talented designer. Her name is Amanda Baird and she is AMAZING. Her first set is called "What a Girl Wants". I love her sassy style! I colored my image in with Copics and paper pieced her dress. I also added some Crystal Effects to the store window. Well, that's all for me but make sure to hop on over to the Hot to Trot designer Stampin'NPA. I can't wait to see what she has in store for us! If you want to start from the beginning go to Kim's blog.
Have fun blog hopping!
Hugs,
Ana

Taylored Expressions Release Day!

Happy Sunday everyone! Hope you're having a great weekend. I have a quick post today featuring the last of my Taylored Expressions sneak peeks. I decided to use the Whimsical Wishes "Fresh Flowers" set again. I am seriously having so much fun with these flowers. For this card I decided to create a window bouquet with tons of spring blooms. I layer them to create a 3D effect and added some flower soft to their centers. (I told you I love that stuff!) The patterned paper on this card is from Taylored Expressions Easter Key Ingredients. Well, that's all for today but don't forget to check out the TE site for a view of the entire sets. You are going to LOVE them! Also, here are the links to the rest of the Baker's Dozen. They have some more FABULOUS eye candy to share :)

Jodi Collins
Donna Baker
Jen del Muro
Laura Frederickson
Dawn Easton
Karen Giron
Charmaine Ikach
Denise Marzec
Karen Motz
Sankari Wegman
Taylor Van Bruggen

Taylored Expressions Sneak Peek Day 2!

Are you ready for more Taylored Expressions sneak peeks?! Well, I am super excited about today's post and project. When I first saw the new adorable Stamp A Sweet Impression "Downtown Diva" I knew I wanted to make a little purse for it. I didn't want to make another card so I pulled out my nestabilites and came up with this little purse/handbag. I used the curved rectangles to make the base for the purse. I used card stock and patterned paper from the Mother's Day Key Ingredients. Once, I ran the die cuts through the cuttlebug I then cut a strip of pink 3" x 10.75" cardstock. This strip will connect the rectangles together. I scored the strip at 3/4" on both sides (long ways). Then, I scored 3" on both sides (short ways). Once, I did that I cut some slits where the score lines met. This allowed the strip to bend. Lastly, I adhered both rectangles to the strip and added some eyelets and ribbon. I also tucked some tissue paper inside. I used the sentiment from the "Fresh Flowers' set since I want to give this to my mother. I think the card from yesterday and the purse will make a cute gift ensemble. Well, I hope you've enjoyed my sneak peeks so far. I still have one more to share so make sure to check back tomorrow. Also, don't forget that both these sets will go online tonight at midnight!
Before you leave make sure to check out all the other design team member's blogs. They have some awesome things to share :)
Have a great weekend.

A Challenge & A Sneak!

Happy Friday everyone! I have some serious goodness to share with you. Today marks the first day of Taylored Expressions sneak peeks and a new fabulous sketch challenge! Sweet! I am loving these two new sets that will be available on Sunday, April 5th. So, the girls from the Baker's Dozen are debuting the new Whimsical Wishes "Fresh Flowers" set today. These stamps are STUNNING. Apart from stamping, my other passion is flower arranging, so this set really screams my name. I also love how versatile it is. You have so many options for card themes. Love that! I decided to combine this image with the new Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge. The layout really let me show off the new stamps. All the patterned paper, card stock, rhinestones, and shimmery flowers are part of the new Mother's Day Key Ingredients. Seriously, the whole concept of having a perfectly selected group of supplies is GENIUS! It's so easy to create beautiful cards with this system. To make the card extra special I decided to add some soft Ivory Flower Soft. I think this is my new addiction! I love that stuff :) Well, that's all for today but before you go make sure to check out all the other design team members blogs for more eye candy.

Jodi Collins
Donna Baker
Jen del Muro
Laura Frederickson
Dawn Easton
Karen Giron
Charmaine Ikach
Denise Marzec
Karen Motz
Sankari Wegman
Taylor Van Bruggen

Also, if you want to play along in the Cupake Challenge here are all the details you need to know.
1.You're not required to use cupcakes for the challenge, but if you got 'em why not use 'em!? :)
2.You're welcome to create something other than a card, just stick as closely to the sketch as possible and you'll be eligible for the prize drawing!
3.If you're uploading to Splitcoast use keyword TECC62 (for Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge 62 or link your creation on this post.
4.Each week, I plan to have a Featured Cupcake Sampler! The cutest and most creative sample from the previous week will receive the featured cupcake sampler honors. The winner will receive the sketch ahead of time in order to create a card that will be featured along with a link to your blog on Cupcake Friday!


Don't forget to check out the beautiful creations from the other cupcake challenge samplers:

Jami Sibley: More is More

Jackie Pedro: The Scalloped Edge

Donna Baker: Serenity in Stamping

Vicki Chrisman: This Art that makes me Happy

Lynn Mercurio: Stamperosity
Monika Davis: M.A.D. Stamper
Taylor VanBruggen: Taylored Expressions

Friendship!

Hi All! I'm back with some altered goodness. Today I have a cute little birdhouse I found at the dollar store. When I saw it I knew I wanted to make something with it. I naturally went straight to my Whimsical Wishes "Branching Out" set to embellish the birdhouse. I started by painting the whole birdhouse with white acrylic paint. Then I took some ModgePodge and patterned paper from the Easter Key Ingredients and adhered it to the roof. The tag and ribbon are also from the Easter Key Ingredients. Then I stamped the leaves from the Branching Out set with VersaFine Onyx black ink and colored them in with my Copics. The birds were stamped, cut out, and then adhered with 3d glue dots. So once I finished that I decided to bling it out with some awesome Zva Creative crystal chains and felt flowers. Aren't they beautiful. The corduroy brads are also from Zva Creative. Anywho, that's all for today but tomorrow brings more stamping goodness!
Until then,