TCP Release Day & Blog Candy Winner!

Before I get to the winner don't forget that all these adorable The Cat's Pajamas are on sale now. So head on over and take a peak. They are supah cute :)


Alright ladies we have a winner!! Its lucky number 82.

Random Integer Generator

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82

Timestamp: 2008-01-19 18:54:27 UTC

Which means that the winner is

Lynn Mercurio said...

How cute is THIS set! I'm lucky that my DH loves to celebrate most any event with a nice dinner out (yeah...no cookin'), so most of our Valentine's Day are celebrated with a lovely dinner and the traditional exchange of cards. We don't really exchange gifts, but if we do, they are small and sentimental.

Thanks for the chance to play along!

Lynn

Lynn please send me your addy so I can snail mail your goodies. Thanks everyone for playing.
Hugs, Ana

Indians Blog Candy Wednesday

UPDATE: I am extending the entries until tomorrow afternoon. The winner will be announced at 12:00pm on Saturday. Don't forget that these stamps go on sale tomorrow as well.
Just as promised today I have another The Cat's Pajamas card to share along with a chance to win this adorable set that will be available January 19th. But before I tell you how to enter here is a little info on the card. I used some yummy Crate Paper "Wanted" collection along with some SU Kraft, Real Rust, Sky Blue, Chocolate Chip, and PTI white select. I stamped the images with Brilliance Black and colored them in with my Copic markers. I did some doodling around the edges of the rectangular nestabilities die. Accessories are SU ribbon, copper eyelets, and slit punch. So now for the details on how to win this adorable set. All you have to do is leave a comment telling me your favorite thing to do on Valentine's Day. (Make sure its PG rated...hehehehe) Good luck! The winner will be picked by random.org on Friday at noon.
Hugs,
Ana

Yappy Love Tuesday

I hope you'll are enjoying my The Cat's Pajamas Valentine's Day sneak peaks. Remember that all these images will be available in clear stamps on January 19th so don't forget to mark your calenders. Today I have a cute little puppy named Yappy and his flying love letter. I stamped them with Stazon black ink and colored them in with my Copic markers. The layout is from Jen's sketch for you to try. I absolutely love it. It's a great way to showcase yummy paper and still highlight your stamped image. Card stock used is SU Real Red, More Mustard, Regal Rose, and Crate Paper (Hey, Sugar) patterned paper. Accessories are SU ribbon, photo corner rounder, stickles, circle punches, and mustard brads. Well that is all I have for you today but tomorrow brings you another TCP card and a chance to win a set of the new release. Its going to be fun, fun, fun!
Hugs,
Ana

BTW Katie is having a TCP blog giveaway right now so make sure to enter. She will draw a winner on Wednesday so hurry and sign up!

TCP Monday

Happy Monday everyone! Hope everyone had a fabulous weekend. First I want to thank everyone who left a comment and sent me such good wishes on being one of the January Verve Visual designers. You guys ROCK! So for today I have something really cute to share with you. Its one of the new The Cat's Pajamas clearly swanky Valentine's Day images. This one features a few of the stamps that will be available to buy on January 19th. The cute little bird and tree are separate images but I thought they would go perfectly together. I did some masking so the tree would appear behind the love birds. They are colored in with my Copic Markers and accented with some pink stickles. The card base is SU Groovy Guava and its stamped with a circular heart image that is also from the set along with the sentiment. The ink used for those are Versa Magic Plumeria and Persimmon. Other card stock used is SU Pomegranate, Mustard, WW, and Crate Paper "Hey Sugar" collection. Accessories are SU ribbon, cord, and Maya Road clear blooms. The center of the bloom is accented with SU circle punches and a mustard brad. Stay tuned for some more TCP tomorrow.
Hugs,
Ana

Blog Candy Alert!

Hi All! Hope everyone is having a great weekend. Well I just got word from my The Cat's Pajamas crew that all the new stamps sets I have been debuting will go on sale January 19th. That includes the Cowboys, Indians, and some Valentine's Day sets I will be showing on Monday. So to celebrate the upcoming release Alma has given all the design team members one set to give away to our readers. My giveaway will start on Thursday but Toni and Karrie are already taking entries for their blog candy. So head on over and enter for a chance to win!
Hugs
Ana

Some Exciting News!

Hi All! Today I can finally share some exciting news I have been keeping from you. Last month Julee, the amazingly talented stamp designer from Verve Visual, contacted me to be one of her Guest Designers. Well, you guys know that nobody could pass up that opportunity so I instantly said YES! Soon after I got this amazing new stars stamp set called "Seeing Stars" in the mail. I thought it was so cute I immediately starting stamping with it. I just love the clean and whimsical style these stamps add to your cards. The first card I made is called "Possibilities" and I used the stars to create a starry scene. I colored them in with my Copics and did a trail of swirls with my paper piercing tool. Card sock used is SU Pumpkin, Bayou Blue, Sky Blue, and Basic Grey "Recess" patterned paper. Accessories are SU brads, and SU ribbon. The second card is a monochromatic design in which I stamped a pattern of stars to create patterned paper. The sentiment is stamped on PTI white card stock and backed with a scalloped square nestabilites die. I used my crop-a-dile to punch to holes on both sides and the added silver eyelets. I then tied some May Arts ribbon and adhered it with 3d glue dots. Card stock used is SU Basic Black, Sahara Sand, and PTI white. The last card is a Patriotic take on the stars and stripes. I colored the stars with my Copics in red and blue. I layered them on top of each other to create a 3d look. Card stock used is SU Sahara Sand, WW, Black, Memory Box "Flirt" patterned paper, and some blue dotted vellum sheet. Accessories are SU eyelets, ribbon, tab punch, and paper piercing tool. So now that I have shared my exciting news I urge you to take a peak at all 7 of Verve Visual's new stamp set releases. They are all adorable and so reasonably priced. Julee also has a post about me on her store blogspot, so check it out and leave some Love.
Hugs,
Ana

MFT Release Day!

Hi All! As you all know today is Wednesday and that means that all the new sets from My Favorite Things will be available tonight at 10:30pm. You are going to love them ALL! Today I have a quick post since my DS has an ear infection and is not feeling good. For these cards I used the MFT "Punny Farm" set along with some yummy Crate Paper "Gretel" collection patterned paper. The first card is colored in with my Copics and the "Herd" card with prisma colors. I do have some more projects featuring this stamp set to share but I still have some finishing touches left to do. I will try and finish them tonight if DS is feeling better. So make sure to check back. Also don't forget that MFT is hosting a cocktail party tonight in the SCS member forum from 9-11p.m where there will be games, prizes, and a chance to become the next Guest Designer. Last month's party was a hit so I am sure this one will be even better. Hugs Ana

V-Day Sneaky Peeky Projects

Today is all about handmade projects and gift ideas. I don't know about you but sometimes I like to give "handmade" gifts instead of store bought ones. I especially love to do this on Valentine's Day because its an extra special way to tell someone you love them. So much of yourself goes into anything handmade that it makes it more meaningful. So for today's My Favorite Things sneak peak I am bringing you two V-day gift ideas featuring the new "Be Mine" mini that will be released on Wednesday. The first project is a paper cup I made from the new MFT Digital Paper pack available now. I made this template from a paper cup I had saved because I found it neat. I scored all the edges with my Scor-Pal and adhered everything together with some sticky tape. I colored in the hearts with my Copic markers and adhered them onto two circle die cuts made with my nestablities. The ribbons are a combination of SU and May Arts and the hanging heart clip is from Paper Studio. The heart chipboard sticking out of the cup is from Cosmo Crickets' Buck Naked Buttons & More collection. I added some DD glitter to make it sparkled and adhered it to a floral stick so that I could insert it into my cup. The inside is filled with Hershey Kisses. The second project is an altered Target dollar spot mailbox. I missed out on these last year so when I saw a bunch at my local T I had to stock up. This one is altered with some more of the yummy MFT Digital paper pack. I used my slit punch to create the scallops with Close to Cocoa card stock. I also doodled some dots with my white gel pen. The hearts are stamped with VersaMagic Jumbo Java and Petunia ink. I also added glitter to make them sparkle. The scalloped heart behind them is another nestabilites die cut. The are cut out in Regal Rose and Chocolate Chip. The ribbons are also a combo of SU and May Arts. The paper flower and brad is also from the Target dollar spot. The clear bloom is Maya Road. The inside of the mailbox contains a cute love poem which is also included in the MFT mini set. I stamped it on a white rectangular/scalloped nestabilites die cut. Well I hope I have inspired you to make some handmade gifts for you significant other this V-day. Stay tuned for some more MFT sneak peaks tomorrow.

PS Don't forget that ....My Favorite Things will be hosting a New Release Cocktail Party on Wednesday night (January 9th) from 9-11 pm EASTERN time. There will be sneak peeks, lots of fun and a chance to become MFT’s next Guest Designer. Head over to the MFT forum at SCS for more details.

MFT Sneaky Peeky #1

Hi All! I hope everyone had a FABULOUS weekend. So this week I am taking a little The Cat's Pajamas break and bringing you some My Favorite Things sneak peeks. I still have some TCP cards to share so if you want more of Cowboy's & Indian's make sure to check back next week when I continue to debut some more adorable TCP cards. But if you need your fix now check out some of the other TCP DT's blogs for more cute examples. (Names and links are located on the right sidebar)

Ok, so back to today's card. This card was made using "Happy Occasion" which is one of the three new MFT stamp sets that will be released on January 10th. This set features images that will produce quick cards for all your special occasions. They cover all the important holidays with cute images. This card was made with the Father's day stamp. I stamped the ties with black Stazon and colored them in with my Copics. The layout is from Cindy's MFT sketch challenge. Card stock used is SU Olive, Going Grey, Chocolate Chip, PTI white, and Basic Grey "Infuse" patterned paper collection. The brad is from Imaginisce and the ribbon is from SU. Well that is all for today but tomorrow brings more MFT sneak peeks so check back.
Hugs, Ana

My Favorite Things will be hosting a New Release Cocktail Party on Wednesday night (January 9th) from 9-11 pm EASTERN time. There will be sneak peeks, lots of fun and a chance to become MFT’s next Guest Designer. Head over to the MFT forum at SCS for more details.

Friday Sneaky Peeky

Happy Friday everyone! Are you guys ready for the weekend? I, for one, have tons to do. First thing on my list is to put up Christmas decorations....I am so not looking forward to that. I also have a few more deadlines to complete but that will be the fun part. But before I leave you for this weekend I have another The Cat's Pajamas project to share with you. Its a mini Petaloo scrapbook of my son's 3rd birthday party. It was a Cowboy theme and was located in a nearby farm so these stamps were the perfect touch to complete my book. I used tons of sentiments from the new line along with some adorable cowboy images too. All the stamps used are from the new TCP Cowboys & Indians line. The patterned paper is from the Crate Paper "Wanted" collection. I also used SU Mellow Moss, Kraft, Real Rust, Chocolate Chip, and PTI white card stock. Accessories used are SU ribbon, twill, Copic markers, circle nestabilities, and copper cord. If you want some close ups just click on the pictures for a better view. Well that is about it for today but if I find some time tomorrow I will show you some more TCP sneak peeks. Have a great weekend. Hugs, Ana

Happy Trails Wednesday

Are you ready for another The Cat's Pajamas sneak peek? Well, today I have another card featuring the new Cowboys & Indians collection. This little guy is heading out to the trails in his wagon and with his rope. I colored him in with my new favorite tool "Copics"! I still have a lot of learning to do but I am enjoying the process. (Any tips would be appreciated) This card is a 4 1/2 x4 1/2 square. Card stock used is SU Mellow Moss, Chocolate Chip, Kraft, PTI, Creamy Caramel, and Crate Paper "Wanted" collection. Accessories are twill and copper cord. Well that is all I have for you today but tomorrow brings another TCP sneaky peeky so make sure to head on back.
Hugs, Ana

Happy New Year!!

Hello everyone! I hope everyone had a safe and festive New Year's celebration. We had a great time. We headed over to my mother's and watched my DH light fireworks and ate delicious food. Josh had a blast with the sparklers. I will have to share some pictures soon. So now to the card. Just as promised I have a sneak peak of the new The Cat's Pajamas Cowboys & Indians collection that will be released this month. Alma is also releasing an ADORABLE Valentine's Day collection this month too. So make sure to keep checking back for some sneak peaks of those images. For today I have a super cute little cowboy riding along the town with his horse. I colored him in with my new Copics. Which by the way you will be seeing a lot of since I can't seem to put them down! Copics RULE..hehehe!! The paper is from the "Wanted" Crate Paper collection. Other card stock is SU Kraft, Chocolate Chip, Pomegranate, and PTI white. Accessories used are SU eyelets, wide ribbon, and 3d glue dots. Now for the Blog Candy Winner! Drum roll please..... the winner is Charlene Austin (SCS - Willow01) said...

Wow, a Canon and Copics! You go girl!! I got an Ott light which thrills me to no end because my lighting downstairs is horrible. I can't wait to see your creations with your Copics. You color so beautifully as it is that I can only imagine how amazing your images will be. Happy New Year.

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11

Timestamp: 2008-01-01 21:40:41 UTC

So Charlene please send me your addy so I can snail mail your goodies!!

Stay tuned for some more stamping tomorrow.

Hugs,

Ana

Holiday Update & Blog Candy

Hi All!! Hope everyone is recovering from the Christmas holidays!! I, for one, am pooped. Sheesh, I love Christmas but not the stress and hustle it brings along. I have been busy working on some deadlines that are coming up this week so I don't have anything to show you just yet...but I will have some goodies on the 1st that you won't want to miss. I am having so much fun with some new stamps and I can't wait to share them with you. So for now I am going to signing off until next year. I want to wish everyone a safe and fun New Year celebration. Thanks for making Ink A Stamp such a success and a big hug to all my LOYAL readers. xoxox

PS. I just wanted to say that I was a VERY good girl this year since Santa brought me a new Canon Rebel camera and Copic makers. Eeeekkkk!!! Leave a comment and tell me what gift was the most exciting and or meaningful for a chance at some blog candy! Winner will be announced on January 1st. Good luck

Lizze Anne Friday

So today I have another non-Christmas related card to share. I got this new Lizze Anne Designs stamp in the mail the last week and it has been sitting patiently on my work table. I have been dying to use it but with so many other "must-do's" I have had to wait until today. I decided it would go perfectly with this week's SCS Sketch challenge. I colored in the cute little wedding images with my trusty prisma colors. I added some stickles to the bubbly, flower centers, and bows. I also used some of my new super YUMMY Crate Paper "Hey Sugar". I love this so much I can't seem to put it down. But I can't show you what I've used it for just yet. (I know I'm bad) Other card stock used is SU Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose, Pomegranate, Creamy Caramel, Bravo Burgundy, and Whisper White. The ribbon is May Arts and the circle punches are from SU. Well that is all for today. Have a great weekend and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! Hugs, Ana

The Cat's Pajamas Thursday

Hi All! Today I want to change things up a bit by sharing a baby card instead of another Christmas card. I made this one for a dear friend who is having a baby shower in a few weeks. She just found out it's a boy so I knew that I wanted to use this adorable little boy's overalls from The Cat's Pajamas. I tried to go with the monochromatic feel by using the same colors throughout the card. I colored in the overalls with my prisma colors and stamped the sentiment which is also from TCP on the top of the panel. I ran a line of dots by using my SU paper piecing template and mat (one of my favorite tools) along the top edge so that it meets up with the sentiment. For the base of the card I used SU Blue Bayou and then framed the Basic Grey "Lily Kate" patterned paper with SU Certain Celery. The overall panel is matted with Bayou and Banana. The smaller inner panel is Sky Blue and Blue Bayou again. The ribbon is SU and the baby pin is from Paper Studio. Well that's all for today but I do have another card to share with you tomorrow. Hugs, Ana

PS Just a reminder that Stampin' Up has released their retired list online and you have until the 31st to place your orders before they are gone forever. If you have any questions please send me an email.

Papertrey Ink Tuesday

Today I have another PTI "Believe" card to share. This one features the Christmas tree image. I stamped it on SU Whisper White card stock and colored it in with my trusty prisma colors. I then matted it onto SU Chocolate Chip and added some SU hardware ribbon sliders on each side. I ran some SU ribbon and tied some bows at the ends. The sentiment is stamped and then punched out with SU oval punches. Other card stock used is SU River Rock, Old Olive, Kraft, Cranberry Crisp, and Basic Grey "Figgy Pudding". Stay tuned for some more cards tomorrow.
Hugs,
Ana

Hi All! Today is a quick post featuring the Papertrey Ink Believe set. I've had this set for a while but this was the first time I inked it up. I know bad me, but I will certainly use it more often now. I colored in the Santa with my prisma colors and framed it with black card stock. The edges were made with decorative scissors. Other card stock used is SU Going Grey, River Rock, Old Olive, and Basic Grey "Figgy Pudding". The silver brad is from Making Memories. Stay tuned for some more cards tomorrow.
Hugs,
Ana

Fun Friday

Hi All! I can't believe its Friday already! This week flew by...eeekk I better get to shopping since I still haven't even begun to get Christmas gifts. I did however finish this order for my mother's co-worker. She wanted me to make her some photo Christmas cards. Isn't her son adorable! So for the card I decided to use My Favorite Things Digi Papers and the "Winter Blast" set. I went with this layout because it allowed me to stamp a small image and still have room to display the picture. I stamped the penguins onto the dotted blue paper and colored them in with prisma colors. I added some liquid pearls to the panel to resemble snow. I also added some glitter to add some sparkle. Then I matted that panel with SU Blue Bayou. The picture is matted with SU Chocolate Chip. Other card stock is SU Olive, Real Red, and Sky Blue. Accessories are SU ribbon, circle punches, and silver eyelets. I had a great time making these and I think I will use the same layout for my son's Christmas picture. Have a great weekend! Hugs, Ana

Wishing You Wednesday

Hello everyone! Today I have a card featuring the My Favorite Things "Home for the Holidays" stamp set. I tried to create a cozy and warm Christmas scene. When I stamped the tree I did some masking so that the fireplace would appear to be slightly behind the tree. I tried to create depth that way. I colored in my images with my favorite prisma colors and gamsol. (BTW I just purchased Copics for Christmas and I can't wait to get my hands on them!!) Once I finished coloring the scene I added some stickles to the fireplace and Christmas tree lights. I then matted it with SU Chocolate Chip card stock. Other paper used is SU Old Olive, River Rock, and Basic Grey "Figgy Pudding" PP. After I adhered the papers to the card base I took my main image and added some hardware tags on each side. I ran some twill ribbon through them and tied bows on each end. I really like how it brought everything together. Well that is it for my cozy Christmas scene. I call this one Roasted Chestnuts. Stay tuned for some more Christmas cards tomorrow!

Hugs,
Ana

Too Cute Tuesday

Isn't this stamp from Stampendous too cute?!!? I think so :) He is the last of the two stamps from the Nativity collection I bought. But I am thinking I want to buy the rest of them. *grin* So for the card I colored in the main image with my trusty prisma colors and gamsol. I added a few details to the image by dabbing some stickles on the grass and hay. The lambs also have liquid pearls. (My new favorite toy) I matted him on SU Chocolate Chip and adhered him on some green "Figgy Pudding" card stocked with is also matted with Chocolate Chip. I added some eyelets to the corners of the green panel. The base of the card is SU Kraft and again I added Basic Grey "Figgy Pudding" pp to the lower half. The card is finished off with some wide twill ribbon. I frayed the edges for added dimension. Stay tuned for some more Christmas cards tomorrow.
Hugs, Ana

Sunday Afternoon

Hi Everyone!! It's Sunday afternoon and I am enjoying some much needed stamping time. I recently ordered some Stampendous nativity stamps and I have been dying to play with them. I absolutely LOVE them. Today I have a card featuring the Blessed Family stamp. I colored them in with my prisma colors and added some stickles to the star. The sentiment is from My Favorite Things "Sassy Sayings". I did some paper piercing around the main image for added detail. I then matted it with SU Sahara Sand and Chocolate Chip card stock. Other SU card stock is So Saffron. The patterned paper is Basic Grey "Figgy Pudding". Other accessories are SU eyelets and twill. Stay tuned for some more Stampendous cards tomorrow. Enjoy the rest of your weekend! Hugs Ana Wohlfahrt

MFT Stamp Release Day

Wow! If you didn't check out the My Favorite Things cocktail party last night you missed out on some fun and laughter. We had such an awesome turn-out. It was so great that it was hard to keep up with all the posts. I can't wait until next months party! So today I have a few more cards that I made featuring the new sets that are now available at the MFT store. The first one is using the "Rain or Shine" set. I colored in the girl's rain coat with my prisma colors and gamsol. The card stock used is SU Chocolate Chip, So Saffron, Whisper White, Kraft, Real Red, and Basic Grey PP. Accessories are SU ribbon, brads, and paper piercing mat and template. For the second card I used the "Icing on the Cake" set. I colored in the cakes with my prisma colors again. I adorned the cakes with K&Co rhinestones. The ribbon is a spool I found hidden in my ribbon box. I know its not SU so I am thinking I bought it at Mike's. The sentiment is matted with a nestabilites scalloped rectangular die cut. Card stock is from MFT's new pink Digi Paper and SU Pomegranate, Kraft, Chocolate Chip, and Whisper White. To complete the card I added some SU gold eyelets to the four corners of the main image. Well I hope you enjoyed my MFT sneak peaks. Now I can't wait to see what everyone else has made with theirs. Oh and I forgot to add that you have until 8 pm tonight to enter the MFT Guest designer contest. Go to the SCS MFT member forum for all the details. Plus Kim, the MFT lady, is offering 20% off your whole order which includes stamps, ink, and Memory Box paper!! Go to the forum for the coupon code.
Hugs,
Ana

MFT Sneaky Peaky #3

We are only hours away from the new My Favorite Things release!! I hope you are excited because we have some really cool games, prizes, and fun planned for you before the big reveal on the SCS MFT Member Forum cocktail party. I think what I am most excited about is the Guest designer contest challenge. I can't wait to see all the entries and see who Cammie and Jen pick as the winner. The MFT DT will also have some exclusive card samples that will be released during the cocktail party. But for right now I have a couple of cards to share with you featuring the new "Rain or Shine" and "Icing on the Cake" set. The first one was made using the cute little umbrella, rain clouds, and rubber boots images from "Rain or Shine." I stamped the images with my Versa Magic dew drops since I find that these are the best for solid acrylic stamps. I cut out one rain cloud and added some crystal effects for added dimension. Then I stuck some 3d glue dots to the cloud and the rubber boots to make them pop. The card stock is a mixture of SU, Basic Grey, and MFT Digi Paper. For SU I used Pretty in Pink, Tempting Turquoise, Chocolate Chip, and Whisper White. Other accessories not mentioned are SU ribbon and prisma colors for the boots. The second sample is from the "Icing on the Cake" set. I also used the new Petaloo Magnetic tags that are now also available at the MFT store. So for the cupcakes I did some masking to create the tiered stand. I colored them in with prisma colors and added some stickles on the frosting. The card stock is once again MFT Digi paper (I LOVE this stuff) and SU So Saffron, Chocolate Chip, and Whisper White. To embellish the gift tag holder I used some SU ribbon, circle punches, a Maya Road clear bloom, and a Paper Studio pink brad. I used my cropadile to punch the hole through the magnet. Inside the tag I made a little pocket so you can slide a gift card. I really love these tags and they really come in handy when you need a quick gift idea. Well that's all I have for you today but if you need to see some more sneaky peaks make sure you head on over to the cocktail party tonight from 9-11pm I will have some new samples to share with everyone. Hope to see you there. Hugs Ana

MFT Sneaky Peaky #2

Hi again! Today I have another sample featuring the new upcoming My Favorite Things mini of the month that will be released tomorrow night. I tried a few new techniques on this card. I still colored in the main image with my prisma colors but this time I added liquid pearls to resemble the snow. I really like how this effect came out. I also added crystal effects on the snowman to give him an icy look. I added a close up of the detail to the main image. I also did some stamping on twill with the accessories included in the set. I colored in the mittens with my SU markers. Since I felt that just the twill ribbon was not popping enough against the background patterned paper I went ahead and tied some of my "as seen in every card" chocolate chip wide ribbon. For card stock I picked SU River Rock, Chocolate Chip, Real Red, Whisper White, and Figgy Pudding PP. To complete the card I added some red brads. I hope you are enjoying my sneaky peaks. Make sure to head on over to the SCS MFT Member Forum for the Cocktail party tomorrow from 9-11pm for some samples featuring the other sets that are to be released. Its going to be a blast. Here are the details....

My Favorite Things is having a New Release Cocktail Party on Wednesday, December 5 from 9-11 p.m. Eastern time. Head over to the MFT forum on SCS to find out all the details and join us there on Wednesday night. There will be give aways, coupon codes, a challenge and sneak peeks. Find out on Wednesday how you can become a MFT Guest Designer. Join us!

MFT Sneak Peak #1

Hi All! I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend. I, for one, got tons of stamping done. *Whoot Whoot* Most of the stamping is for the upcoming My Favorite Things release on December 3rd. Kim from MFT has some awesome stamp sets designed that you will all love. For today's sneak peak I have one of the three to share and it's called "Baby It's Cold Outside". It's this month's mini and I absolutely love it. I features the trademark headless girl building a cute little snowman. It comes with tons of winter says and snowman accessories. Oh, and I forgot to mention that MFT is also releasing their first ever digital paper collection. Both of the cards where made with the new line. The best part of the digital papers is that you have an endless supply at your fingertips plus they take up very little ink. I printed almost all the papers in the collection and I barely saw a dent on my colored ink supply. Pretty cool if you ask me :) So now for the details of the cards. Both images were colored in with my prisma colors and gamsol. On the pink card I stamped the image on SU WW and on the red one I used Kraft. They create different effects. On the first card I added crystal effects and dazzling diamonds glitter to the snowman and snowflake tag. Its supah sparkly IRL. Other card stock used is SU Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip, and Real Red. Accessories are SU ribbon, circle punches, eyelets, and 3d glue dots. For the second card I tried to make it more striking and not so cutesy by adding SU Basic Black and Going Gray card stock. I also added a touch of silver with SU eyelets. The ribbon is black and white polka dot May Arts ribbon. Well that's all I have for you today but don't forget to check back tomorrow for MFT Sneak Peak #2.
Hugs,
Ana

PS My Favorite Things is having a New Release Cocktail Party on Wednesday, December 5 from 9-11 p.m. Eastern time. Head over to the MFT forum on www.splitcoaststampers.com to find out all the details and join us there on Wednesday night. There will be give aways, coupon codes, a challenge and sneak peeks. Find out on Wednesday how you can become a MFT Guest Designer. Join us!

Christmas Friday

Today I have another Christmas card to share with you. This one is very special because it represents a new company in which I am the new design team member for!! Mary Ann for Stamp La Jolla contacted me earlier this month with an amazing opportunity to join her design team. I fell in love with her stamps so I had to accept. This is one of her many Christmas images. This adorable little snowman was colored in with prisma colors and gamsol. He is stamped on Kraft card stock since I wanted to accent the white snow. The sentiment is also from SLJ and was stamped with Chocolate Chip ink. I matted him on some SU Sky Blue and Blue Bayou card stock. The patterned paper is from Basic Grey "Figgy Pudding". Other card stock used is SU Old Olive and Real Red. To complete the card I used my SU slit punch and used it on the side of the main image. I tied some yummy SU wide grosgrain ribbon and called it a day.
Stay tuned for some more Christmas cards tomorrow.
Hugs and Have a great weekend!
Ana

Red Nose Wednesday

Just as promised here is another Christmas card to share with you. This one is one of my favorites because of the whimsical vintage feel. I love this paper from Basic Grey "Figgy Pudding" because it really adds the WOW factor to your Christmas cards. The stamp set from Basic Grey called "Santa Baby" is also a MUST have because it really is so beautiful. The Santa Claus is stamped on Kraft card stock and colored in with my prisma colors. I matted it on Real Red SU paper and added matching brads to the four corners. I also stamped the number "25" on the bottom which is also included in the set. I love that subtle little detail the stamp offers. To complete the card I added some of my FAVORITE SU wide Chocolate Chip grosgrain ribbon. I can't seem to make a card without that ribbon!! I am running low so off I go to order some more. *smile* Stay tuned for some more cards tomorrow. Hugs, Ana

Starving Artistamps Tuesday

Hi All! Are you guys in the Christmas spirit yet? I sure am and I can't seem to stop making Christmas cards. *smile* Today I have a card I made last night with the fabulous images from Starving Artistamps. I really love this holly stamp and the snowflakes are to die for. I colored in the holly leaves with my prisma colors and gamsol. The snowflakes where stamped on SU Sky blue card stock in a patterned to create the look of patterned paper. Other cards stock used in SU Bayou Blue, Basic Black, River Rock, Whisper White, and Basic Grey "Figgy Pudding" PP. The layout is from Michelle's sketch challenge. I serious LOVE this layout!! Accessories used are SU ribbon, eyelets, and 3d glue dots.
Stay tuned for some more Christmas cards tomorrow.
Hugs, Ana

Figgy Pudding Monday

Wow...what a week!! I want to start off by saying that I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving Day. Mine was awesome beginning with all the wonderful blessings that I am so fortunate to have. Aside from T-Day I also had another family dinner on Friday and a birthday party on Saturday. So that only left me with Sunday to get some stamping done. I did manage to come up with a few cards and projects to share with you this week. But before I continue I want to share some exciting news. I am the proud new Design Team member of Embellish It Scrapbooking. EIS is an awesome online store that carries ALL the products you need to make scrapbooking and card projects. I am so excited to be part of this amazing DT. Also if you didn't know they have an AMAZING forum/chat room. You should join us sometime and upload some cards and chat it up. Its loads of fun. So today I have a card to share with you that features some of the supplies found in EIS. The stamp set used is from Basic Grey and is called "Santa Baby" and so is the patterned paper from the "Figgy Pudding" collection. For the main image I stamped the scrolls with Chocolate Chip ink to resemble ornament strings. The snowflakes are stamped on WW cut out and sprinkled with DD glitter. I adhered them with SU brads at the bottom of the scrolls to look like they are hung ornaments. The sentiment is also from the stamp set. Other card stock used is SU Sky Blue, Pomegranate, Kraft, Chocolate Chip, Bayou Blue, and Whisper White. Accessories are SU ribbon and silver cord.
Stay tuned for some more Figgy Pudding Christmas cards tomorrow.
Hugs Ana

The Cat's Pajamas Wednesday

Today is Wednesday and you know what that means....a sketch challenge over at SCS. Sketch challenges are my favorite because they do all the hard work for you. *smile* This week's sketch is awesome. I love the tons of possibilities it offers. For this example I used the ADORABLE little penguin from The Cat's Pajamas "Polar Holiday". I just love these clear stamps from TCP. They are so cute and festive. Not to mention affordable! You must check them out. So for this card I colored in the penguin with my prisma colors and added some stickles to resemble ice. Card stock used is SU Sky Blue, Real Red, Basic Black, Whisper White, and Basic Grey Blitzen PP. Accessories are SU ribbon, silver cord, and red brads. I enjoyed this sketch so much I might try to squeeze another later on today. Hugs, Ana

Hambo Tuesday

I recently discovered Hambo stamps and I can say that I am totally hooked. I love their cute little stamps and their hilarious sayings. So today I wanted to share this card I made featuring their tank image and sentiment. I colored in the tank with my prisma colors and gamsol. I matted the main image with a scalloped rectangular punch. Card stock used is SU Going Grey, Sky Blue, Pomegranate, Whisper White, and Basic Grey "Recess" PP. Accessories are SU twill, stitched ribbon, and brads. I also hung a bolt from the ribbon for an added embellishment. The sentiment is stamped on a transparency with Stazon black ink. I can't wait to place my next order.
Stay tuned for some more cards tomorrow!
Hugs, Ana

PS. I have also started an Etsy online store where I am selling a few of my cards. You can find the link to the site on the right hand side of the blog. Feel free to take a look and email if you have any questions or special requests.

Happy Monday everyone! Hope everyone had a fabulous weekend. Mine was crazy busy. Saturday was Josh's 3rd birthday party at a farm outside the city. (Here is a link if you want to check it out) It was so much fun they had all kinds of fun activities for the kids to do. Josh had a blast with all his little friends and although I had to chase after him the whole time his party was a success. Since all the chaos of that event plus being sick I really didn't have much time to stamp. But I do have a card I made earlier this month for Starving Artistamps. This card features the new milestone silhouettes from Artfully Inkables. The sentiment is also from the new line. The baby carriage is stamped with a Versa Magic agua pad and outlined with an SU black marker. I added a bow, baby pin, and rhinestones to embellish the carriage. Card stock used is SU Certain Celery, Basic Black, Whisper White, So Saffron, and Crate Paper. Other accessories used are SU brads and 3d glue dots. Stay tuned for some more cards tomorrow!!
Hugs
Ana

MFT Thursday

Sorry for the late post but boy am I sick! I have a terrible cold...eeeekkk and I still have to plan Josh's birthday on Saturday. Luckly my mom is really helping me out. So tonight I have a quick post to share. I made this card for this week's awesome SCS sketch challenge. I used the My Favorite Things "Winter Blast" stamp set. I love these little guys and if you don't already know I have a "thing" for penguins. They are so cute. Card stock used is SU Sky Blue, Bayou Blue, Kraft, Pumpkin Pie, Whisper White, Basic Black and Basic Grey Blitzen PP. The penguins are colored in with my prisma colors and the sentiment is stamped on a transparency. I then attached it with some SU baby blue brads. The snowflake tag is also an image from this set. I used my SU circle punches and a silver brad to hang it from some orange May Arts ribbon. Stay tuned for some more cards tomorrow. Its nightie-night for me!! Hugs Ana

Artfully Inkables Wednesday

Today I have an Artfully Inkables card featuring a floral silhouette available at Starving Artistamps. I love the simple elegance these floral images give to each card. The background is also from Starving Artistamps and its a MUST have. It is big, ornate, and beautiful!! It is one of my favorite backgrounds and I'm not just saying that. It really is AMAZING! Now for the details of the card. Card stock used is SU Guava, Black, Kraft, Pink, and WW. Accessories are SU ribbon, brads, SU markers, stickles, and copper cord. Stay tuned for a few more SA cards tomorrow. Hugs Ana

Western Flourish Tuesday

Before I start with the card I want to thank everyone for the warm welcome back. I missed all you GUYS!! So now to the card. Today I have another card featuring the new release stamp sets from Starving Artistamps. It's called "Tooled Leather Roses" and it has to be one of my favorites. I love the western feel of the flowers and they are so much fun to layer. They really make a bold statement. I stamped mine on whisper white card stock and colored them in with prisma colors. The background is another stamp from SA called Western Flourish. To add to the rustic feel I distressed some of the edges. Card stock used is Kraft, Pomegranate, Chocolate Chip, and Sky Blue. Accessories are SU ribbon, brads, and ticket punch. Stay tuned for some more cards tomorrow. Hugs Ana

Starving Artistamps Monday

So today I have a Starving Artistamps card to share with you. It features one of MANY new release sets that are now available. They are super adorable and so fun to color. Plus their red rubber material is of the highest quality. For this card I colored in the horse with my prisma colors and gamsol. I matted the image on SU Real Rust and distressed the edges. The background stamp on the Sky Blue card stock is also SA. Its a Western flourish set that is to die for. Other card stock used is SU WW and Chocolate Chip. Accessories are SU eyelets and wide chocolate grosgrain ribbon. To finish the card I sprayed the whole card with Bronze Glimmer Mist. It sparkles a lot more in real life. Stay tuned for some more cards tomorrow.

PS. Its so nice to be back to my stamps and my blogging friends. I missed you guys!! Hugs Ana

Blog Candy Winner!

Hi All!! I am BACK...and I couldn't be happier. Disney was amazing but also exhausting. Everything went so smoothly and I figured that this is the best time to go to Disney because the longest line we had to wait to get on a ride was 5 minutes!!! We actually got to ride almost all the rides on all the parks. Plus the weather was FANTASTIC. It was sunny but breezy. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. I also had a chance to met Kim and her hubby from My Favorite Things and let me tell you she is just as sweet in person!! She invited my hubby and I to eat lunch at the super delicious House of Blue's. We chatted and had the most fantastic time. THANK YOU KIM!!!

So now for the winner of the blog candy giveaway...drum roll please!!
Shannon Erksine was picked randomly by an online generator. Shannon please send me your snail mail so I can get you goodies to you.

Disney Saturday!!

Yay its the weekend and that means that we are leaving tonight to Disney Orlando!! Yippeee..I am so excited I can hardly contain myself...eeekkkk!! So that means that I won't have access to the internet until I come back on Saturday. *Bummer* But rest assure that I will be back next week with tons of pictures and new cards to share. Which also reminds me that I am also going to meet Kim, the owner of My Favorite Things. I can't wait. So in honor of my celebrations I also want to celebrate with you by hosting a blog candy giveaway challenge. Up for grabs is the new mini MFT "By The Seashore" set. All you have to do is make a card using this sketch challenge found in HERE. (If you don't have an oval punch feel free to use another shape in its place.) Just leave a comment with the link to your card. If you are uploading to SCS use this MFTSCO3 as a keyword. Post as many as you want to increase your odds. You don't have to use a My Favorite Things stamp set but if you do you get double the points! Sound fun? The contest ends on Friday November the 9th @ 9:00P.M. That gives you plenty of time to create. Good Luck and see you soon.
Tons of Hugs
Ana

Frienship Friday

Today I have another card that features the new My Favorite Things stamps to share with you. It's called "By the Seashore" and it just happens to be one of my favorites. (Ok.. I know I say that about all of them*smile*) I colored her and the dog in with my prisma colors and gamsol. I also used my new nestabilities die cuts for the rectangle frame and scalloped mat. I think this might be my new favorite tool!! The shells are stamped on twill and colored in with SU markers. Card stock is SU Chocolate Chip, Banana, Sahara Sand, WW, and Crate Paper PP. Accessories are SU brads, hardware, and paper piercer.
Stay tuned for another MFT card tomorrow.
Have a great weekend.
Hugs, Ana

MFT Thursday

Today is the day....to get you hot little hands on all the new My Favorite Things sets. I know you have been enjoying all the sneak peaks from half of the Design Team this week but now its our turn!! Yippee... I couldn't wait to show you this card I made earlier this week. Its from the new "Build A Bouquet" set. Again their are TONS of possibilities with all the designs and when I saw this set I thought of a topiary. I used the flowers in ascending order and added bows in the middle branches. I also adorned the centers with brads. To finish the topiary I sprayed it with glimmer mist. It sparkles way more IRL. The sentiment is also part of a new MFT release called "Essential Sentiments" and ladies it really is. I think it's going to be hard not to use it on every one of my cards since the sayings are awesome!! The card stock used is SU Guava, Chocolate Chip, Certain Celery, WW, and Basic Grey PP. The ribbon is May Arts. Other accessories are SU slit and photo corner punches.
Stay tuned for another MFT card tomorrow.
Hugs
Ana