Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge #53

Happy Monday! No, I wasn't able to stamp my heart away this weekend but I was able to join this weeks Taylor's Cupcake Challenge.

And I just have to use this adorable stamp from Whiff of Joy, Henry Celebrating Mouse. The image was stamped on Whisper White card stock, colored with Stampin' Up re-inkers, the cupcake was stamp again, cut and raised with stamping dimensional. The main image was layered with Close to Cocoa card stock using Nestabilities labels.

Purr-fect Love

Oh, am I so glad to be able to stamp again! I've missed my stamps, card stocks, inks and oh, those ribbons... LOL! Anyway, thanks for the warm welcome and warm wishes, I sure do appreciate you all.


The main image is from Stampavie, Lelo Design You Go First. I purchased some of the Lelo Design after the holidays as a Christmas gift for myself and I've been dying to use them. They are just adorable and I think these two are just purr-fect for Valentines Day.

Anyway, while browsing thru blogs and getting my mojo back into action, I saw Monica's sketch challenge last week for Taylor's Cupcake Challenge. A little late for all 8 sketch challenges but I sure would love to join in the fun. I used my new Scallop Circle Nestabilities that I got this Christmas from my sister (thanks, Pen!) for the base of the card. The heart is a chipboard and sponged using Red Riding Hood classic ink and sentiment is a Stampin' Up rub-on.

This weekend ..... I plan to STAMP, STAMP, STAMP! :)

Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge #45

A day late for Taylor's sketch challenge but I just love this sketch. I can do sketch challenges but when it comes to color combination, I have the hardest time with it. So, just like what I always do with most of my cards, I would pick the best image for the sketch, grab some pattered paper and use that as an inspiration.

Main image is from Whipper Snapper Design, Flowerpot & Mouse, stamped on Whisper White card stock, water-colored the image with SU re-inkers, The flowers and the mouse was stamped on a separate card stock, cut-out raised with stamping dimensional. I colored my mini prima flowers to match with stamped flower image.

Make sure to check out this post to win some Whimsy Stamps. You have until, Sunday, December 14th, 6PM EST.

Stamp: Flowerpot & Mouse from Whisper Snapper Design

Paper: Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Red Riding Hood, Pink Pirouette and patterned paper is from American Crafts

Ink: Versafine Onyx Black and SU reinkers

Accessories: Oval Coluzzle, Chocolate Chip Gross Grain Ribbon and Stamping Dimensional

Let's get together

I survived the Thanksgiving holiday. I was able to relax, eat, relax and eat some more...LOL! I didn't even sit on my craft table until Sunday.

I'm supposed to make an invitation for my sisters in-laws for their house blessing but my printer is not working, I need to make at least 20....eeekks!

Anyway, here's quick card that I made last night using Taylor's Cupcake Sketch Challenge. I used my new set from Clear Dollar Stamps called Snowman Wishes. The punch snowflakes is by Martha Stewart and it's covered with snow glitter. The patterned paper is by My Mind's Eye Glitter pack.

Stamps: Snowman Wishes from Clear Dollar Stamps

Paper: Kiwi Kiss, Very Vanilla, Baja Breeze and Real Red card stock by Stampin Up and Patterned Paper from My Minds Eye

Ink: Basic Black Classic Ink

Accessories: Martha Stewart Snow Punch, MS snow glitter, Circle Template and Stamping Dimensional

They're here...

My first set of Whimsy Animals are in the HOUSE!!! And let me tell you, you guys are going to love it. Whimsy Stamps are unmounted, deeply etched rubber and they come on EZ Mount cling cushion, these stamps can be used with an acrylic block. And one thing that I really like about this stamp is they are packaged on a laminated panel.

Meet Freddy the Frog, okay, they really don't have a name but if you know my daughter Toni, her animals/stuff toys needs to be named. She has tons on stuff animals and she named them all and the weird thing is she remembers them all, but asked her what they did at school 3 hours ago, she'll say "I don't remember!"

So, Freddy the Frog is the first lucky Whimsy Stamp to be inked. Really don't care about frogs but just look at him, isn't he just adorable? I used Taylor's sketch for this card and instead of a ribbon, I decided to use my Stampin' Up oval punch to create a lily pad and what's a lily pad without a flower with some bling...LOL!

Stamp: Frog from Whimsy Animals Collection by Whimsy Stamps

Paper: Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive and Patterned Paper is from Stampin' Up Print Pack

Ink: Jet Black StazOn Ink and SU re-inkers

Accessories: Stampin' Up Oval Punch, Mini Prima Flower, Self-Adhesive Rhinestones, Cloud Template and Rub-ons



And, for my second card, Toni named him Dewey the Duck.

I used Beate's Weekend Sketch challenge for this card. Bird Call cuttlebug embossing folder was used for the panel on the left hand side. The sentiment is from PaperTrey Ink.

Stamp: Duck from Whimsy Animals Collection by Whimsy Stamps

Paper: Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, Yoyo Yellow and Chocolate Chip card stock by Stampin' Up

Ink: Jet Black StazOn Ink and SU re-inkers

Accessories: Chocolate Chip gross grain ribbon, Cuttlebug, Bird Call embossing folder, Stampin' Up circle punch

And for my last card meet Tommy the Turtle.

I used the OCC sketch (Our Creative Corner). I totally forgot to add a sentiment but I didn't realize it until I uploaded the card, oh well! And, I really like the look of the cattails on Dewey the Duck so I thought it would be nice if Tommy has his cattails also, so I punched some using my horizontal slot punch on Chocolate Chip card stock.

Stamp: Turtle from Whimsy Animals Collection by Whimsy Stamps

Paper: Whisper White, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive and Chocolate Chip card stock by Stampin' Up

Ink: Jet Black StazOn Ink and SU re-inkers

Accessories: Chocolate Chip gross grain ribbon, Cuttlebug, Tiny Bubbles embossing folder, Stampin' Up horizontal slot punch

Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge #40

Happy Monday!

How was every one's Halloween? I ended up not being a party pooper after all..LOL! The family all met at my mom's place where she had dinner ready for all of us so we can walk the kids around the neighborhood. It did rain for a little bit but had a great time anyway. We left my mom's around 10:00pm (i think!) and saw that there's more kids on the streets, I asked my daughter if she still wants me to walk her around but she said "No!, but thanks for taking me, I really had a great time!" It's so worth it. :)

The only thing is I forgot to take a picture of her as a scarecrow and our dog, Dixie as a chicken. Dixie ended up being a headless chicken because the head piece was a little too big. I'll see if they can still dress up for me just to take a pic. Toni probably would let me but I don't know about Dixie...LOL!

Anyway, here's my card for Taylor's Cupcake Challenge. I got this stamp, Polka Penguins by Stampendous at Michael's this weekend for $2.00, all their stamps were on sale for 40% off but this one had an ink stain and I asked the manager if he can give me an additional discount and he said "how about $2.00?". I showed him another stamp that has a stain and he gave it to for the same price...don't you just love good deals?

Stamp: Polka Penguin by Stampendous

Paper: Whisper White, Pink Pirouette, Basic Black card stock and patterned paper is from Michael's Patterned Paper/The Christmas Pack from DCWV

Ink: Jet Black StazOn Ink, Pink Pirouette and Pink Passion re-inkers

Accessories: Crystal Stickles, Colluzle Circle template, Cuttlebug, Snowflake CB embossing folder, MS snowflake punch, Glue Pad, Pom-Poms, Dazzling Diamond and Stamping Dimensional

Taylored Expression Cupcake Challenge #39 and BRAKs

I've been debating what image to you use when I saw Taylor's Cupcake Challenge couple of days ago. And you just wanted to use any cupcake image when you see or hear Taylor's name...LOL! I had my cupcakes stamped and colored already when I started this card this morning but thought why not use these cute critters for this sketch challenge!?

Having a Ball and Santa's Little Helper is from House-Mouse Design. Maxwell and Mudpie are stamped on Whisper White card stock and layered with black card stock using SU circle punch and layered with coordinating colors as the panels with Stampin' Up scallop punch. The patterned paper is from Stampin' Up Cutie Pie DSP. Their Santa's hat are covered with liquid applique and crystal stickles and the Christmas ball are covered with crystal effects.

Stamps: Having a Ball and Santa's Little Helper is from House-Mouse Design

Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Bashful Blue, Certain Celery, Ruby Red, So Saffron card stock and Cutie Pie DSP from Stampin' Up

Ink: StāzOn Jet Black and SU re-inkers

Accessories: Cuttle Bug, Swiss Dot CB embossing folder, Liquid Applique, Crystal Stickles, Crystal Effects, Circle Template, SU scallop Punch, Stamping Dimensional, Certain Celery, Rose Red and Bashful Blue gross grain ribbon

And on to my Birthday Cards and gifts from my wonderful blogger friends :)

This is from Enjoli of Stamping Under the Sun.

She made these ensemble, all for me and there's no way I'll be using any of these, they're staying on that plastic forever...LOL!

Thank you so much Enjoli!

And this is from Amy of Tsuruta Designs. [sue-roo-ta]
And she posted this card on her blog, I secretly hoping it was for me and this card with the matching crown key chain was waiting for me the same day she posted it. This was engrave inside..."Never underestimate the power of a Princess"

Thank you, Amy!

This is from Lee of My Reality...It's all Good!
Her zebra is colored beautifully and the card is just gorgeous and the brads are just adorable.

She included an acrylic stamp set and some gorgeous patterned papers.

Thank you, Lee!

This is from Leesa Berry.

I don't have a blog for her but she sent me this card from SCS BRAK. Isn't this owl so cute? The patterned paper that she use is so pretty IRL.

Thank you, Leesa!

This adorable card is from Holly of Hog Wild About Stamping.

I actually rec'd this card the same day as my birthday and what a nice surprise coming home on your birthday not only receiving bunch of birthday coupons, but a beautiful card from a friend.

Thanks, Holly!

And this is from Sankari of Sunny Sankari.
I was awed when she posted this card on her blog couple of weeks ago, and when I opened her package to see this card, I was smiling from ear to ear, the details on her cards are just amazing. She even sent a Halloween package for my daughter, Toni (btw, the gummi bears are all gone!). And, can you see the beautifully wrapped gift, it's a clear stamps from Martha Stewart. I didn't even want to open it because it's wrapped so pretty with a huge gross grain ribbon..LOL!
Thank you so much, Sankari!

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It's my weekend to be alone... again!

I usually look forward for my alone time. Oh! don't get me wrong I love being with my daughter but working 5 days/40 hours a week and tons of things to do when you get home, being alone on a weekend to do anything (or nothing at all) by myself is something I look forward too. And, when her dad pick her up last night, I browse through blogs and find some sketches/challenges to do. These are the cards I made last night.

I'm still playing with Taylor's stamps and how could you not use these cute cupcake for her own Cupcake Challenge?!

This time I used my Sweet Celebration set matching with Key Ingredients Birthday Boy package. And it's been awhile since the last time I made shaker cards and thought that the sketch is just perfect for this technique. I was going to put real sprinkles inside but I don't have the right color so I used my 1/8" punch to match the card.

Stamp: Sweet Celebration from Taylored Expression

Paper: Birthday Boy set from Taylored Expression

Ink: Black Staz-on Ink and SU re-inkers

Accessories: Marvy Scallop Oval Punch and Marvy Oval Punch, acetate sheet, 1/4 punch for confetti and stamping dimensional

Here's my card for Beate's weekend sketch challenge. Main image is from Stampin' Up Frosty set, colored it with SU re-inkers, I thought it was too plain when I was assembling the card and I remember a technique that Charmaine of Oodabug Alley posted on SCS. I used the Dryer Sheet Technique to cover the main image, I really like how it looks but it's a shame that you can't see that my snowman are dressed on Pink Pirouette and Wild Wasabi.

Stamp: Frosty from Stampin' Up

Paper: Whisper White, Pink Pirouette, Riding Hood Red and Wild Wasabi from Stampin' Up

Ink: VersaFine Onyx Black and SU re-inkers

Accessories: Dryer sheet, Dazzling Diamonds, Cuttlebug, Snowflake CB folder, Pretty in Pink gross grain ribbon and stamping dimensional

And last but not the least. It's last week's sketch by Jen at I {heart} 2 Stamp. This is one of the first House Mouse stamp that I ever bought and can you believe that this has never been inked before?!

I was trying to create a sky background by using my cloud template with Stampin' Pastels but you can barely see in the picture, I guess I should have used a classic ink but I want a more softer look.... oh well, maybe next time. And make sure to visit Jen's blog today, she has a Bella-riffic Sketch For You To Try.

TTFN! Off to create more cards, I have 27 more hours of my alone time.

Stamp: Butterfly Express by House Mouse Design and sentiment from Stampin' Up

Paper: Whisper White, Chocolate Chip, Bashful blue and Lovely Lilac from Stampin' Up

Ink: Black Staz-on Ink and SU re-inkers

Accessories: Marvy Scallop Oval Punch and Marvy Oval Punch, Crystal Stickles, Cuttlebug, Flower DB folder and stamping dimensional

Upside Down Birthday

Have you been to Taylor's blog? That's a silly question, I know... okay, have you seen her new line of stamps, ofcourse you've seen it if you've been to her blog. Oh, are we in trouble or what?!

Anyway, if you've been to her blog you know that it's time again for Taylor's Cupcake Sketch Challenge and I've been wanting to make a card with this turle from Whipper Snapper Design upside down. We have turtle name Dude and when it's time to clean him I always like to put him upside down (don't ask me why) I guess I like to see him get out of that position. So, when I saw Taylor's sketch, it was just time.

Dude and his friend was invited to a birthday party, Dude got the balloons and his friend was such a goof, fell and had all the cupcakes ended up on his belly. The cupcakes are covered with liquid applique and stickes for some sprinkles and they like their cupcakes with cherries.

Stamp: Turtle from Whipper Snapper Design and cupcake from Studio G/Acrylic Stamp

Paper: Whisper White, Chocolate Chip and Mellos Moss card stock from SU

Ink: Black Staz-on Ink and SU re-inkers

Accessories: Liquid Applique, Crystal stickles, Dew drops, and stamping dimensionals

Taylored Expression Cupcake Challenge #31

No cupcake this week for me for Taylor's Cupcake Challenge . But these love birds, (okay they're not birds) are back and wants show their love. Main image is from House Mouse Design, I Give You My Heart. And can you see Amanda's pearls? Mudpie gave that to her last year for their Anniversary.

Stamps: I Give You my Heart by House-Mouse Design and sentiment from Faux Ribbon set by Papertrey Ink

Paper: Chocolate Chip, Pink Pirouette and Very Vanilla card stock from Stampin' Up and DSP by Elsie (Betty Love Dot)

Ink: Versafine Onyx Black, and SU re-inkers

Accessories: 5/8 Cholocate Chip satin ribbon, Small and Large Oval punch, Cystal Effects and Beaded Pearls

Taylored Expression Cupcake Challenge #30

It's time for Taylor's Cupcake Challenge and here's my card for this week's sketch challenge. I wanted to use the same color combination from the patterned paper used here but not really happy how it came out. Don't you just hate when that happens. Oh well!

The main image and sentiment is from Stampendous Merry Muffin set. Fluffles is not supposed to be on top of this cupcake but who couldn't resist being on top of this delish icing?

Stamps: Merry Muffins by Stampendous

Paper: Whisper White, Certain Celery, Real Red, Pretty in Pink and Bashful Blue from Stampin' Up and Patterned Paper by Autumn Leaves

Ink: StāzOn Jet Black and SU re-inkers

Accessories: Real Red gross grain ribbon, white liquid applique, pink dew drops

Taylored Expression Cupcake Challenge #28

Still having issues with DSL connection and this is really driving me nuts, hopefully I'll get my new modem in the mail soon and fortunately my nephew let me borrow his laptop so I can post my card for Taylor's cupcake challenge.

A quick post today before the internet connection kicked me out again. :(

Stamps: Main image from C.C Designs It's my Birthday and sentiment from Stampin' Up.

Paper: Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Rose Red and Wild Wasabi card stock from Stampin' Up and Cutie Pie DSP

Ink: Jet Black Stazon-Ink and Stampin' Up classic ink

Accessories: Circle colluzle, liqued applique and stamping dimensional.

Taylored Expressions Cupcake Challenge #27

I'm still playing with my new rubah Doodle Factory Creatures from Starving Ariststamps and what a perfect way to use them is to join in the fun with Taylor's Cupcake Sketch Challenge.

I wasn't really too crazy with these creatures when I first saw them but the more I used them the more I love them. But, I'm still having issues with coloring them...oh well!

I use Skoober for the first card, I'm really not sure if he's not too happy that he's going to a birthday party or because he's wearing that silly hat with a matching shirt..LOL! And again, what's Taylor's challenge without a cupcake? The cupcake is from House-Mouse designs Make a Wish (<-- see this card), stamped on whisper white card stock cut and raised with stamping dimensional and what's a cupcake without a frosting...YUM! The sentiment is a rub-on from Stampin' Up Love
and Happiness.

And this is Rupert. Isn't he adorable? It's either he did something really, really bad and trying to apologize with a single flower on his hand or just being sweet as always giving someone a flower... just because!

I hope you had a great weekend! I had a very relaxing weekend, just stayed home, watch baseball games on TV and play with my new creatures.

Stamp: Skoober and Rupert from Doodle Factory Creatures by Starving Artiststamps

Paper: Whisper White, Very Vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink, River Rock and DSP Stampin' Up

Ink: Timber Brown Staz-on and Prisma water-color pencils

Accessories: MS circle cutter, liquid applique, pink stickles, embossed shipper flowers from Michaels, chocolate chip and very vanilla gross grain ribbon