Exercise Grumplings - Taylored Expressions

 

Some more Taylored Expression's Grumplings and these are the Exercise Grumplings.  It's such a funny set and I am one of the Grumplings when I get on the treadmill.  I honestly don't enjoy anything about that machine but it is good exercise, especially in the winter when it's just too cold to be out walking.

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Supplies:
Stamps - Taylored Expression's Exercise Grumplings

Grumplings - Taylored Expressions

 

More cards from the stack I made for a show and these are Taylored Expression's Mr. & Mrs. Grumplings.  I've always got a kick out of the Grumplings line of stamps and these married ones are sarcastic and silly.

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Supplies:
Stamp - Taylored Expression's Mr. & Mrs. Grumplings
Dies - Waffle Flower Lacy Circles

Just a Note - Impronte d' Autore

 

I found the cutest little stamp called Feather #878-Q at Impronte d' Autore and HAD to have it!  They've got the cutest line of their own stamps and are excellent to purchase from.

The sentiment is Taylored Expressions Oh Yes You Did and it's perfect with the note writing mice.  I coloured the pink card with Copic C colours and the blue one is with T's and much darker.  

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Sleepy Bear - All Dressed Up Release

It's here! December is here! 

Where did this year go and how did we get to the end of it so quickly?  Sometimes it seemed like it was so long and dragged out but then again, it seems like it's flown by.

We have a new release at All Dressed Up stamps. I have been given the Sleepy Bear image to use and I think this is such a cute wintery image.  

We've also got more new images and here's a snap of the three new ones and each one is adorable:

I thought I would do some experimenting with distress inks.  I see so many cards with beautiful skies created with them.  I wasn't sure about this at first but I am quite pleased with the result.

Be sure to head on over to the to the All Dressed Up Challenge Blog where you can see all kinds of inspiration from the rest of the girls on the team. Join us for some fun and wonderful creations at the Facebook Fan Page, Facebook Challenge (there is a theme for this one) and there's also a Pinterest page to view some more gorgeousness.

Thanks for stopping by and have a good week!

Copics:

Bears - W3/1/0

Scarves - R83, RV00, G28/21, B45/41, Y23

Snow - BG11/10

Supplies:

Image - All Dressed Up Sleepy Bear

Misc - Taylored Expressions Twinkle Twinkle Background stamp with white embossing powder, Honey Bee Double Stitched Squares, Distress Inks in this order: Picked Raspberry, Tumbled Glass, Wilted Violet, Broken China, Chipped Sapphire, Black Soot

Couples Cruise - High Hopes Stamps

It's Monday and I'm back to post on the One Crazy Stamper blog and where are continuing the June Birthday theme. This probably doesn't seem like a typical birthday card but the inside of it does have a birthday sentiment and it's for a friend who is going on a cruise to celebrate her 50th birthday.
You can find lots of inspiration from the Design Team Divas at the One Crazy Stamper blog, and the One Crazy Stamper Facebook Fan page plus you can also follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest.
Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!
Copics:

Ark - E39, E37, E5, E33, E31

Elephants - T5, T3, T1

Monkeys - E44, E43, E41; E27, E25, E23, E21

Giraffes -YR14m YR24m YR23m YR21

Water - B24m B23, B21 and I used a white gel pen for highlights

Supplies:
Image - High Hopes S135 Couples Cruise
Sentiment - High Hopes  FF026 Me & You
Dies - MFT Blueprints 12(Flag), Lil Inker Designs Large Sun, Taylored Expressions Cloud Duo

Mr & Mrs Grumpling - Taylored Expressions

I have a wedding to go to soon and thought that seeing as how the couple has a great sense of humour, I'd use one of my Grumpling sets from Taylored Expressions.  These images and sentiments are so funny, sassy and I love them.
I have several of these sets but this is the first time I've had a chance to use Mr. & Mrs. Grumpling.  Honestly, the card works up so quick, the images are small and take no time to colour.  Every time I look at their facial expressions, it cracks me up.
Have a great day and thanks for stopping by.
Copics:
Mr - E44, E43, E40; C7, C5, C3
Mrs - C5, C3, C1, C0; Y28, Y26, Y21; B11, B10
Supplies:
Image & Sentiment - Mr. & Mrs. Grumpling
Dies - Sue Wilson Camellia Open Petals

Baby Card - LaLa Land

Hi!  Hope all is well with you and you are enjoying the warm summer weather.  Today's card is one I made awhile back and I'm quite proud of it.  Not that the card is super wonderful but I'm so proud of the fact that I won a small battle with my Silhouette!  hahahhahah.... that thing is going to be the end of me!  I'm putting in a Christmas request early because I'd like to try one of those new Scan n' Cut machines but who knows, maybe I'll have the same woes.
This image is called Sending Smiles and is a digi stamp from La-La Land Crafts.  I thought it would make a perfect baby card and since I needed one, this seemed like a good time.  A little paper piecing for the balloon and some quick colouring and it's done.
Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!
Copics:
Bear - E44, E43, E42 E41, E40; Tummy & Muzzle E55, E53, E51
Basket - YR24, Y19, Y15, Y13, Y11;  RV13, RV11, RV10, RV00
Supplies:
Stamp - Sending Smiles
Sentiment - MFT Beautiful Baby - I cannot find a link for this stamp so it must be discontinued
Dies - Taylored Expressions Cloud Duo, Lil' Inker Designs Small Sun
Misc - Kennedy Grace Pink Champagne sequins, enamel dots

Grumplings Birthday Card

Hi there and how are you doing?  Gosh, I can hardly believe it's been almost 6 weeks since I've posted but it is.  I was starting to get a little worried you know... like do I want to keep making cards or should I sell my stuff?  Must have been the lack of mojo but today I had no choice.  It is our son-in-law's birthday in a couple days and I need a card!
I'll give you a bit of an update as to what I've been doing.  We've been so busy with the new house.  You know how it is when you decide to paint... then you need to replace baseboards and while we are at it, we might as well upgrade the flooring.  Sheesh... every weekend after work we zip off to the new place, work like fools all weekend so we can get back to another work week at home.  On the upside, we've finished painting the main floor, the baseboards are on and we will be putting in new kitchen cabinets in a couple weeks.  It is a good thing there is no rush because we have all summer to get this done.
Anyway, back to my quickie card.  I used Taylored Expressions Party Grumplings for this one.  I love that set.  It's perfect for quick cards, especially guy cards and I like the sarcastic humour of the sentiments.
I hope to get by to visit some blogs this weekend.  I have been taking quick little peeks at some of your pages and the plan is to pop back this weekend.
Thanks for stopping by and have a good week!
Challenges:
One Crazy Stamper - Anything Goes
Little Miss Muffet - Anything Goes

Aqua Marina - Sugar Nellie Shaker Card

It's Friday again and that means another Sugar Nellie DT card.  I do like making these shaker cards and love the interactive nature of them.  You just cannot pick it up without giving it a little shake!  I used the Aqua Marina digi image and cut it out with my Cameo (the machine that hates me).  I'm getting not to bad at the print and cut but am not sure I will ever master that machine.  I love this paper from Michele Roos because it's got a lot going on but the colours are subtle and a bit shabby chic looking.  I thought it would be fun to try using the Memory Box Loopy Rings for the shaker part and I do like the look... kind of like bubbles.

There's always plenty going on over at Sugar Nellie so pop back in often because every day one of the gals on the DT features a  new project.  Also, don't forget to enter the Anything Goes challenge at the Sugar Bowl (remember to use a Funky Kits image) and there's always always plenty of inspiration and chatting on the Sugar Nellie Facebook Fan Page.

Have you seen this?   

Sugar Nellie is looking for one or two new members and is having a DT call.  The call ends September 22 so you still have time to enter.  All the details are on the Sugar Nellie Blog.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!

Copics:
Tail - B13, B11, B10
Shirt - R85, R83, R81
Hair - E33, YR24, YR23, Y21, Y11.  I used a Sepia Copic Multiline and pulled in some dark in her hair.
Supplies:
Image - Funky Kits Aqua Marina

Paper - MicheleR Designs Seascape
Dies - Memory Box Loopy Rings
Misc -  Stickles, Taylored Expressions Build a Scene #TESEQ107 sequins, Doodlebug White Glitter
Challenges:
4 Crafty Chicks - Circles (the bubbles die)
Crafty Girls - Anything Goes
Darnell's NBUS (Never Before Used Schtuff) - mine is the paper and the turquoise sequins

Are You Ready My Friend? - Christmas at Sweet Stampin'

Hope you are having a great summer and thanks for stopping by.  Also, I'd like to give a warm welcome to my new followers.
It's time for a new challenge at Christmas at Sweet Stampin' and the theme for this month is 'Oh Deer'.  You can interpret it however you want but the theme must be Christmas-sy and have something relating to a deer on it.   It's a tough one to be thinking about Christmas cards when the sun is shining and it's a very warm 30 Celsius outside but I managed to get it done.
This month, we are sponsored by Funky Kits who is generously giving away the prize of two digis to some lucky winner.

Be sure to head on over to the challenge blog to see what the rest of the gals on the team have created and here's a great chance to get a head start on your holiday cards for this year.  The only requirement to enter the challenge is to follow the theme.
Thanks for stopping by!
Supplies:
Stamp - The Paper Shelter's Are You Ready My Friend
Sentiment - Computer generated
Dies - Taylored Expressions Seeing Stars
Paper - Fancy Pants - Christmas Magic
Misc - Star Dust Stickles
Challenges:
Christmas Stampin' All Year Long - use snow or glitter
Holly Jolly - Winter Wonderland

Parachute Jump with Sugar Nellie!

I think spring is finally here!  The snow is gone (yay!) and the temp has warmed.  I've seen little bits of green grass poking through so if I dare... I think winter is finally behind us!
I'd also like to welcome my new followers and thank you for taking the time to stop by.
My inspiration card for Sugar Nellie this week is a digital image of a couple of little critters landing in for someone's birthday party.  The digi image is Parachute Jump and you can find it at Funky Kits.

A couple quick notes about the piece... first I coloured the bunny and pup, then dipped a cloth into Copic Colorless Blender, then dabbing it down to lift off some colour and give the image a mottled effect.  After that, I finished colouring the scene and then added the clouds by sponging in some Tim Holtz Tumbled Glass ink over a little cloud template I have.
Tomorrow is the launch and competition of/for the new Gorjuss stamps.

Be sure to stop by the Sugar Nellie blog often because every day one of the gals on the DT features a  new project.  Also, don't forget to enter the Anything Goes challenge at the Sugar Bowl (remember to use a Funky Kits image) and there's always always plenty of inspiration and chatting on the Sugar Nellie Facebook Fan Page. 
Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!Copics:
So sorry but I forgot to jot down the colours.  The bunny is shades of Copic E's and the pup is C's
Supplies:
Image - Funky Kits Parachute Jump    
Sentiment -Papertrey Ink Mega Mixed Messages
Dies - Lil Inkers Large Sunshine, Taylored Expressions Cloud Duo
Paper - Fancy Pants Roadshow
Challenges:
ABC Challenge - Go Digital
Crafting By Designs - Anything Goes
Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes
Scrapyland - Anything Goes but must use a die Scrapyland sells (mine is Taylored Expressions Cloud Duo)
Crafty Catz - Anything Goes
Creative Corner - Animal Fun
Animal Friends - Birthday and must include an animal
Cute as a Button - Anything Goes

Pirate Cat - 2 Cute Ink

 It's time for a new release at 2 Cute Ink and this time it is Pirate Animals.  They are some of the cutest little peg-legged and hooked hands you'll ever see.  Each of the design team was given a different pirate to work with and mine is the cat.
This week's challenge which has a theme of 'Red, Orange, Blue' so as long as your project follows the challenge theme and rules, the party is on!
Be sure to head on over the the 2 Cute Ink Challenge Blog to see what the rest of the design team has come up with and then check out the 2 Cute Ink Shop.  Now go get another cuppa coffee or tea and take a peek at the Facebook Fan Page.
Thanks for stopping by!
Supplies:
Image - 2 Cute Ink Pirate Cat
Sentiments - There She Goes Shiver Me Timbers
Paper - So sorry, forgot to write that down and because my memory is so short, I can't recall what it is
Dies - Taylored Expressions banner Stack 3

To the World

Here's another little stamp from Eat Cake Graphics and this one is called To the World.  Such a sweet little image and I think the sentiment is so perfect.  This worked up fairly quickly - I used Copics to colour the image and rubbed in Tim Holtz's Tumbled Glass distress ink to shade.  The paper is a fabulous piece from Bo Bunny's Chiffon Vintage collection (wish I had bought more of it).  The stars are dies from Taylored Expressions - the long row is her Reach for the Stars border and the single ones are the Seeing Stars die.