Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Snips, Snails, Puppy Dog Tails

Challenge time again at

This is such a fun challenge...

It's Snips, Snails, & Puppy Dog Tails!!!

Use whatever you like that includes the above!

We have a prize for every challenge, so be sure 
to play along!!!!



I chose to use the little wiener dog from



It's been a while since I pulled out my prismacolor pencils, so I
figured it was high time....I used baby oil tonight instead
of the odorless mineral spirits.

You may want to check out the store as well -
tons of new items and some great sales!


Thanks for stopping by!

Card info:
Paper: Aqua Mist, BG Max & Whiskers designer paper, white
Ink: Memento black, Versafine black
Misc: Prismacolor pencils with baby oil, nesties, brads



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Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Challenge Time at Paper and Such

Its time for another challenge at

This weeks challenge is called
"Feathered Friends"
If it's got feathers, we wanna see it!!!
Be sure to play along with us, you could
be a winner!!!



My tag -


I decided to get out of card mode for a day and try
to make something a bit different.  I came up with this tag.


Thanks so much for stopping by!


Details:
Paper: BG dp, kraft, tag
Ink: Soft Suede
Misc: clips, brads, burlap


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Friday, June 8, 2012

Blog Hop at Paper and Such

You should have arrived here from


It's the 9th of the month again, which means it is
time for some new stamps at

We have 1 new set this month, and 1 older set
to showcase.

The first set is called Melvin & Susie, I hope
you find them as amusing as I do!
These are so much fun to color!

Melvin & Susie - 4x6 Set - $12

The set that we are showcasing for the month is
was designed by Iwona (Chupa) Palamountain

Song in My Heart - 4x6 Set - $12

Here is the main list for the blog hop -


Here is my card for today -

I got my inspiration for this card from
at Endless Inkabilities
I loved her card when I saw it on Pinterest
and knew I had to make one just like it!

I used the set Song in My Heart for the bird image,
and a sentiment from Tenderhearted for the saying.


Your next stop on the blog hop is


Remember to stop by as many blogs as possible and leave your
comments....1 random comment will win both sets being featured today!
You have until Tuesday night at midnight to comment,
winner will be posted on Wednesday.

Good Luck!





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Sneak Peak at Paper and Such!

Today is the 8th and that means it is the last
sneak peek before the big reveal on the 9th at

This guy really cracks me up, and his big
eyes just SCREAM- GOOGLY EYES!
So, I put some on him!


.....meet Melvin!  

I love how you can put the clear stamps onto the acrylic
blocks and twist and turn them!  If you've never tried this,
you totally need to!  

Melvin was cut out with the
silhouette machine (Thanks Stephanie), and then stamped
and colored with my copics.


Card details: 
Stamps:  Melvin & Susie from Paper and Such (available June 9th)
Paper:  white, kraft, SU dp
Ink: Versafine and Memento black
Misc: nesties, PTI dies, googly eyes, copics, silhouette machine

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Friday, June 1, 2012

Summertime Cards at Raise the Bar


Happy Thursday folks!!!

It's all about summertime this week at

Make a card that reminds you of summer!
How is that for WIDE OPEN CREATIVITY!

Go check out what the other
bartenders have done, then make sure
to play along with us!!


my card -

I chose to use our Strawberries set from
Paper and Such, simply because I LOVE all
the fresh fruits (and veggies) that are available
in the summer.


Card details:
Paper: Old Olive, choc chip, Jillibean Soup dp, White
Ink: Memento black
Misc: Nesties, copics, twine, dimensionals.
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