BBQ

It's Thursday! Almost at the end of the week! I am getting ready to move so it will be a busy weekend and next couple of weeks for me. Anyway, here is a man's card. I used Stamping Bella stamp, Prima paper , embellishments, ribbon and flowers! By the way, the new stamp website at Whiff of Joy is up and running. They are located on the side of my blog...very cute stamps and no shipping! Hurry on over!

Showers

Happy Hump Day! I hope everyone's week is going well. I love Stamping Bella's stamps. So I used Prima flowers, paper, ribbon, and embellishments with Stamping Bella stamp. I colored the stamp in with Copic markers and used MFT sentiments.

A little Romance

Not real romance...it's Rubber Romance, the stamp company! Here is a really cute stamp that I love. Check out there stamps at All that Scraps...they are located on the side of my blog. They sell these stamps unmounted. They are large in size so make sure you have a large block if you order them that way. For more of their designs, got to Rubber Romance's website. I used paper by Prima, flowers, and embellishments are Prima, sentiment is by MFT and I used Copic markers to color her in! Enjoy!

The Wylde Woman Award!

I was completely blown away when I came home this afternoon and was awarded the famous Wylde Woman Award from Elisabeth Bell. I featured her stamps on my blog last week. She is an extremely talented artist and a true inspiration to me. So thank you so very much Elisabeth! Please visit Tammy Vitale's blog for the purpose of this award. She is on the side of my blog!

Whiff of Joy...New Stamp Company!

Whiff of Joy Preorder News and another chance to win

Hello all! This posting is for a new stamp company that has very cute stamps! Please hop on over to Katharina blog and check out a few designs. She is listed on the side of my blog. Here are the details:

Good news! The Whiff of Joy website is almost finished (Thanks to my team - my lovely husband Marcel, the best catch a stamp company founding girl could have made...hehe Loooove you!!). So i will launch the site and start taking pre orders for the Charlotte and Charlie winter collection, designed by Alison Acton, on Wednesday, 30th July 2008. And as a special opening feature we will take NO SHIPPING COSTS for all preorders. This is a small Thank You to all my lovely blog readers :) The expected shipping of your stamps will be the 11th of August. Note: Whiff of Joy ships internationally So please check out the new holiday designs!

Hold It!

Good Sunday morning to you! Here is a sketch a created a while back. I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend. If you stop in for a peek, please leave me a little note! I am fascinated by all of the many countries that stop...as well as the different states.

Saturday's Fashion

Happy Saturday! My Elisabeth Bell week has come to an end. I really enjoyed inking up those little girls. There are more stamps in that collection and she is coming out with little boys as well. I can't wait. I will posted a few more card next week. Here is a sketch that I completed a while back. I try to design classic pieces....Enjoy the weekend!

Crazy Sexy Cool

It's Friday....I am sure happy about that! Anyway, here is another sketch by Elisabeth Bell. I used paper by Creative Imagination, flowers by Prima, ribbon from Michael's, and gems by Glitzit.

Brighten Your Day

I hope this little card will brighten your day! It's Thursday! The weekend is almost here. This stamp is also by Elisabeth Bell. I used Copic markers to color her in, Prima flowers, MM printed paper, Heidi Swapp tape and MAMBI Icon gems. The sentiment is by MFT. Have a Happy Thursday! Oh, this is important, I use Memento Dew Drops on Papertrey white cardstock to ink image. Papertry cardstock is very nice! And I bought the Dew Drops in a package of 12 from Impress Rubber Stamps. They are listed on the side of my blog!

Purple Princess

Another sketch by Elisabeth Bell! I used Printer paper by Junkitz, flowers by Prima, ribbon by American Craft, and buttons by Jesse James! I hope you are enjoying this collection, I know I am!

Pretty In Pink

Another fabulous stamp by Elisabeth Bell! This week I will feature her stamps! Enjoy! Paper by Creative Imaginations, Flowers by Prima!

Hotness!

Okay, When I got home today and open the mailbox my favorite stamps had arrived! I was just thrilled! Yeah, they are here! The stamps are from the UK and they are HOT!!!!!! They are designed by Elisabeth Bell for Sugarnellie.com...Please check the line out! I just love them. Very fashion forward! Just think, it was a so so Monday and then the surprise mail! Can you tell I am a little happy? And what is even better, Elisabeth Bell sent lil' o me a comment on my sketches! Gotta love surprise mail and surprise email! The paper is by Urban Lily, flowers by Prima , I used Copic markers to color her in and MAMBI icons gems. The sentiment is by Stamping Bella! I am working on the next card...by Elisabeth Bell!

Monday

Well, it's a start to another week. I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend. Here is another sketch that was created in charcoal a while ago. Sometimes it is a good idea to try different mediums from time to time. Have a great Monday!

Sunday's Best

Here is a more recent sketch...it's was for back-to school! I try not to lay down any colors on most of my drawings just in case I decide later to make them into rubber stamps. I have a few ladies tell me that they love my sketches...I am very humbled by that. And thank you for all of your kind words! It keeps me going. Have a restful Sunday and stay cool!

Late Night Saturday Fashion

Here's hoping to cooler weather! It was 97 degrees here today in Baltimore. I love the warm weather but not the humidity that goes along with it. I will have more cards to show next week. I have a project due tomorrow, so maybe I will receive my new stamps from Sarah Kay! They are really very cute. The designers in the UK rock! Check them out on the side of my blog!

Fashion Day!

She is a hot mama! Leather biker chic! Again this was drawn a while back, but I still love these drawings because they are fun!

Handbags!

Here are a few handbags I sketched a while back. I really love Coach handbags the most because of their leather. I also had the pleasure of working there for about 3 years! Believe me, I did not make a penny! Happy Friday night!

Grammy

Happy Thursday! Here is a card that I taught a while back using alcohol inks and Go West embellishments. The paper is by 7 Gypsies. I will not be posting tomorrow until late because I have an over night stay for work...See you guys Friday night with some hand bags!

Home Late

Hi Everyone! I am home late so no cards to post until tomorrow! I thought I was gonna be home early! No luck this time! If you need info on any techniques, please let me know! And please leave a comment if you are just stopping by! Also stop over to Lianna Designs. She has blog candy! Goodnight all!

Fall Leaves

Good morning everyone! I am off to work early today, but that means I can get home early and post another card. I have some nice cards and some handbags sketches coming up. This was another class I taught using peralized powder! Really fun technique. It will be 90 degrees today on the east coast...a nice fall day would be good. More details later! Have a great day!

Triple Threat Tuesday

Another sketch, I have to do some stamping today! I am not sure why my scanner cut half of my girl off, but I am in a rush today....hope you don't mind...maybe another post this evening!

It's Monday

Here is another Christmas card I made last Christmas. I just love the colors on this one. I love this Bella! Anyway, have a great start to the week!

More Fashion

Okay, so I had to show a little more fashion today. This drawing I did a while back in Tria marker by Pantone and Prisma color pencil. I love the result when you mix both together. It gives you more texture. Always lay down the marker first, then use the color pencils. This is a great way to make hair look real. Have a wonderful Sunday!

Saturdays Are Fashion Days!

I will make Saturdays my fashion day. Here is a sketch I did a while back...I am thinking about a whole line of these ladies for rubber stamps...just a thought! Enjoy!

Merci

This is one of my favorite cards because this was a card taught in one of my card classes. The background paper is Bazzill black, then I used a white glossy paper and stamped the pattern onto it using Versamark clear and while wet, I poured on clear detail embossing powder, then heat embossed it. Next I used a couple of ink pads like magenta, olive green, orange and gold. I played with each color then used a paper towel to remove most of the color until I reached a color that I liked. It is a resist. I then added a bow, flowers and brads, and my sentiment. I also edged the card with a gold Cat's eye ink pad.

Girl in the Rain

Here is a fun card! I used MM die cuts, black Bazzil cardstock, Darby printed paper, Rubber Romance stamps and the sentiment is A muse! She is sportin' a Burberry bag!

A Lil' Fashion

Here is one of my little sketches that I scanned onto sticker paper and cut out. I added a little bling to her belt.

Best Friends???

Here is a more recent card I made. I also love Elzybells stamps. Here's hoping to a rainy day and cooler weather here on the East coast! I used Copic markers and Elzybells stamp to make this card.

Christmas In July

Here is a cute little card that I made a while back for my Christmas cards. I just love Stamping Bella's and have quite a collection. I think she is so cute. Of course I used my Prima flowers, Papertrey sentiment and a few gems.

Here We Go!

Okay, here is a card I made for a friend. I used Prima flowers and Prima's "Say it in Crystal" flourish. I used black cardstock from Bazzill and the printed paper is from Cloud 9 I think. Hope you enjoy this one!