Serving the King

Here's another card using the Whipper Snapper "Lean on Me" stamp. The Lovely Lilac background is stamped with the Canvas (Stampin' Up) background stamp. Faux stitching was done with the Stampin' Up mat pack, piercer, and white gel pen. Prisma and Copic markers were used to color the main image and the Itty Bitty Background stamp was used around the edge of the main image in Bashful Blue.

Stamps: Lean on Me (Whipper Snapper), Itty Bitty Backgrounds (Stampin' Up), Canvas background stamp (Stampin' Up).

Paper: Lovely Lilac, Bashful Blue, White

Ink: black palette

Accessories: mat pack, piercer, white gel pen, Prisma and Copic markers

I made this card a few weeks ago and now I can't remember the name of this paper. The stamped image is colored with prisma markers and then sponged over with Ranger's Distressed (old linen) ink. The stamp set is the Stampin' Up set, Ahoy Matey.  : )

Ok... I just had to post one last winter card.  : )

Stamps: Polar Express (older retired Stampin' Up set)

Accessories: Prisma and Copic markers, silver cord, designer paper, Black Palette ink

For this card I pulled out my old "Best of Cluck" set.  Since I had this piece of black and white polka-dot paper I decided to make the chicken match. I colored the chicken with black and red prisma markers and then used the white gel pen to add the polka-dots.  : )

Stamps: Best of Cluck

Paper: Real Red cardstock and black & white polka-dot paper

Ink: Black Palette

Accessories: Prisma markers, white gel pen, red grosgrain ribbon

Here's another card using the prisma and copic markers.  : )

Stamps: Long Time Friend, Curvy Verses

Ink: Black Palette

Paper: Always Artichoke, designer paper

Accessories: Prisma markers, Copic markers, grosgrain ribbon

We all need someone to lean on once in awhile. I'm so blessed to have my friends and family there for me when I need them (which has been a lot lately). But even more than that I am forever indebted to my God for being more than just someone to lean on, but also to lift me up, be my strength, my Savior, my joy, and my peace.

Stamps: Lean on Me (from Whipper Snapper), Polka Dot Background (Stampin' Up)

Ink: Bashful Blue, Black

Paper: Bashful Blue, Basic Black, (White is from pti)

Accessories: Copic and Prisma markers, eyelets & grosgrain ribbon (Stampin' Up)

I still love the Ahoy Matey pirate set from Stampin' Up!  : )

Stamps: Ahoy Matey (from Stampin' Up)

Paper: The designer paper was in some scraps I had left over, but I think it's Karen Foster. The gray is Stampin' Up.

Accessories: Copic and Prisma markers, Black grosgrain from Stampin' Up, Black Palette Ink pad.

A couple weeks ago Stampin' Up gave all their demonstrators a Free Stamp set as a Christmas present.   A few days before I received the new set I had cut out this big dog dish from my metal (using a die-cut machine).  I wanted to use it on a card but kept wondering what in world I could do with it. Then the new stamp set arrived and I saw the stamp that says "too much of a good thing is a GOOD THING."  And there you have it.   : )

Stamps: Time Well spent, Bow Wow, Itty Bitty Backgrounds

Paper: So Saffron, Chocolate Chip,

Ink: So Saffron, Choc. Chip,

Accessories: Metal, Alcohol inks, copper cord, copic markers (to color the dog)

I still have more metal for sale. If you're interested in purchasing some please email me (click on my email near the top of the right hand column.)

Here's the post with all the prices and shipping info... click here.

I can't believe how long it's been since I posted a new card.  I've been working on several, but haven't completed many.  Here's one I did the other day for my dad's birthday.  It's kind of silly, but I like it.  My Dad is a farmer/rancher but he looks nothing like the farmer on this card.  While Farmer Joe on the card here looks somewhat comical, my dad is the strong handsome type.  I'll have to post a picture of him sometime.  :  )  

Check back later today or tomorrow morning. I have a new card I'm going to post that I used some of my metal on.  : )

Card info:

Stamps: On the Farm (retired SU set), Birthday Greetings (SU), chicken wire (retired SU)

Paper: Real Red, Blue Bayou, White

Inks: Black Pallette

Accessories: Blue Bayou Ribbon, Copic and Prisma markers

Yay!!! The metal arrived today.  :  )

Here's the info if you're interested in purchasing some.

The metal sheets are 5x6 and the thickness is .003

The more you buy, the more you save. Do you have a friend that would also like some metal sheets?  Put your orders together and save more.   : )

Metal Prices:

Four sheets  for   $4.00 =  $1.00 each

Eight sheets for   $7.50 =   .94 each

Twelve sheets for $10.50 =  .88 each

Buy 13 or more sheets and get them for .82 each

Shipping:

up to 12 pieces... shipping is  $2.25

13 to 24 pieces... shipping is  $2.75

(If you live close enough to me to pick up your metal from my house then there will be no shipping fee.)

Want more than 24 pieces? Let me know and I'll weigh it and get back to you with the shipping price.  : )

I accept payments through Paypal or with a US Postal money order.  At the moment I can only ship in the US.  However, I'm looking into the shipping prices for Canada, so if you're from Canada and are interested in purchasing some metal please let me know.

Ready to place an order?  You can email me by clicking on my email near the top of the column on the right hand side.  Let me know how many pieces you'd like to purchase, and which way you'd prefer to pay.  Or you can let me know by posting in the comments, but you'll need to put your email in the actual comment so I have a way to get back to you.

Here's another card using metal sent through the cuttlebug in the swirl embossing folder. After embossing it I used alcohol inks with a felt dauber.

Stamps: Season of Joy

Paper: Artichoke, Whisper White

Inks: Blue Bayou

Accessories: Alcohol inks, felt dauber, copper pen, copper cord, cuttlebug

I'm so bummed! My metal shipment was delayed until tomorrow. Please check back then for prices... and hopefully I'll be able to get a picture of it too. : ) For today... here's another card using metal with a cuttlebug alphabet die-cut and alcohol inks. 

Another fun thing you can do with the metal is apply alcohol inks.  These inks are a lot of fun and work awesome on metal.  I cut the letters with the cuttlebug first and then applied the inks.

Stamps: Season of Joy (Stampin' Up), Linen

Inks: Pretty in Pink

Paper: Pretty in Pink

Accessories: Metal sheet, Satin Ribbon (from the Stampin' Up holiday mini), Alcohol inks and dauber to add cool color to the letters.  : )

Anyone looking for a good price for Metal? I recently found a great source for metal sheets that work great in the cuttlebug and other embossing and die-cutting systems.  Tomorrow I'll be listing prices, quantities, etc., so please check back for all the info if you're interested in purchasing some.  For today... here's a card made with a piece of the metal. It's super simple. I just sent it through the cuttlebug in the snowflake die.  I love the added texture the metal adds to the card.  : )

Stamps: Season of Joy (Stampin' Up)

Paper: Blue Bayou, Whisper White

Ink: Blue Bayou

Accessories: Metal sheet, Blue Bayou Ribbon, sponge

Don't forget to check back tomorrow for the info on the metal sheets.  : )

Here's another scs sketch challenge (SC144).  I'm really enjoying my new Season of Joy stamp set!  It's such an easy, cool set to use and it's even easier to mount it... because it comes die-cut... ready to mount.  Seriously, I had my set mounted in 5 minutes! Gotta love that! : )

Stamps: Season of Joy, Linen

Inks: Ruby Red, Handsome Hunter, Sage Shadow

Cardstock: shimmery white, Ruby Red, Hunter Green, Sage Shadow

Accessories: Stampin' Up buttons, floss, copper cord, copper paint pen.

I made this card for one of the sketch challenges on scs (SC145).  The front of the card is cut short (about 1 inch) so the designer paper on the inside of the card shows along the right edge.

All products used are from Stampin' Up

Stamps: Season of Joy, Linen

Inks: Artichoke

Paper: Artichoke, shimmery white, SU Wintergreen designer paper, Celery

Accessories: Moss Taffeta ribbon, copper brads, mat pack, piercer, copper paint pen, glitter, markers

Here's the card I decided to send in for Jami's swap... using the Holiday designer paper from the new mini catalog. I had a really hard time getting a good picture of it for some reason. Maybe my camera doesn't like Pomegranate?? And the bling looks a little blurry in the pic. too. Oh well, that's the best I can do for today.  : )

Stamps: Baroque Motifs

Paper: Holiday designer paper, Pomegranate, Pretty in Pink

Ink: Pomegranate, Black

Accessories: photo corner punch, scallop punch, bling, new Holiday mini satin ribbon, sponge

I needed to design a card for a swap using the new holiday designer paper from the Holiday mini catalog. This is the first one that I came up with, but decided not to use.  I'll post the card I ended up making for the swap within the next few days. : )

Please take a look at the post below this one for lots of  Retired Stampin' Up sets for sale.  : )

Stamps: True Friend

Paper: Holiday designer paper, Artichoke

Inks: Artichoke

Accessories: scallop punch, small hole punch, glitter, mat pack, piercer, New Satin ribbon (from the holiday mini catalog), choc. chip marker

I sent this card to a friend who likes Precious Moments as much as I do.  : )

The card is 5 1/4 x 5 1/4 square

Stamps: Precious Moments, Priceless (Stampin' Up)

Paper: E. Eggplant, T. Turquiouse, Whisper White

Inks: Black Stazon, E. Eggplant

Accessories: Eggplant Ribbon, Flower punch, gems, Mat Pack, Piercer, Marker, Prisma Colored Pencils, Gamsol

Here's another card using the True Friend stamp set with the Apple Cider designer paper.  I think this is my new favorite set!  : )

The card measures 4 1/4 x 4 1/4.  

Stamps: True Friend, Fun & Fast Notes (for the sentiment)

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Apple Cider designer paper

Inks: Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Photo Corner Punch, Taffeta Ribbon, Destresser, Buttons

I preordered two sets from the New Holiday Mini catalog along with some designer paper and new satin ribbon.  Let me tell you... I'm loving how the stamps in the mini catalog are all die-cut!! I was able to mount my two new sets in a matter of minutes!!!  : )

Here's the first card I finished with the True Friend set.

Stamps: True Friend, Boho wheel

Papers: Really Rust, River rock, Chocolate Chip, Apple Cider designer paper

Inks: Chocolate Chip, Really Rust

Accessories: grosgrain ribbon, glitter, punches, sponges

Oh my goodness!!! Who knew an ATC was so small?!! This is the first one I've ever done. What a cool challenge Taylor! Now I want to make more of these little guys!! : ) 

In case you don't know, an ATC (artist trading card) is 2 1/2 x 3 1/2 inches.

I used the retired set Farm Fresh and colored it with prisma colored pencils and gamsol, then sponged it with a little chocolate chip ink.

Stamps: Farm Fresh, Linen

Papers: Chocolate Chip, Old Olive, Whisper White

Inks: Black Stazon, Chocolate Chip

Accessories: prisma pencils, gamsol, destresser, ribbon, mat pack, piercer, Chocolate Chip marker, lots of sponging

This is the card I made for Jami's new catalog swap.  It wasn't too hard to decide which image to use out of the set... knowing how much Jami loves birds.  : )

The zig-zag looking stitch is done with the "All in a Row" stamp set. I've seen Beate do this on several of her cards and love the look!  : )

Stamps: Heartspeaks, All in a Row

Papers: Blue Bayou, Porcelain Prints designer paper, Watercolor paper

Inks: Black Stazon, Blue Bayou

Accessories: Blue Bayou double stitched ribbon, white gel pen, mat pack, piercer, watercolor crayons, B. Bayou reinker, aquapainter, sponge

Here's the card I made for my nephew's first birthday.  I wanted to make the monkey hold the #1 so I used an exacto knife to cute around his hand and a little way up the arm... then slipped the #1 underneath. The leaves were made by cutting them out of the designer paper (same paper as I used for the background).  I then sponged a little Wasabi and Chocolate Chip around their edges. Next I pressed them against the versamark pad, dipped them in clear embossing powder, and heat embossed. One of them is attached flat, while the other two are attached with dimensionals. I also wanted to give the monkey a little more dimesion so I stamped an extra monkey, cut out just the head and attached it, with a dimensional, on top of the monkey on the card.

Stamps: Monkey Business, God's Blessings

Inks: Wild Wasabi, Chocolate Chip

Papers: Wild Wasabi, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, designer paper

Accessories: glitter, versamark pad, clear embossing powder