Sunday, August 31, 2014

{S.S.} Don't forget to be AWESOME!!

Good morning-
It's been a rough month for me.  I got sick and then sicker from the medicine I was on.  So it has been a no fun zone around here.  Hubby has been making it his priority to make sure that I get better and I have.  I LOVE that man!! :) 
It's a brand new challenge week at Sentimental Sundays!!
Many of you have children that are going back to school part & full time, and I can hear the sighs of joy!!!  Finally a few hours of peace and quiet!!  LOL
This weeks theme is exactly that:
BACK TO SCHOOL
We are being sponsored by Bugaboo Stamps and I am using the adorable Turtles-School
I have colored him with my Copics and did a little paper piecing on his shell. 
The paper, sentiment tag and brad are all from Simple Stories: Smarty Pants
I hope you will swing by and join us this week.

I would like to share this card in the following challenge(s):

Hugs,
Calypso 


Tuesday, August 26, 2014

{IBS} Have a SWEET Day

Good morning Calypso here with a pretty rolled cupcake gift box to share with you today. 
This being my last post with Inspired by Stamping, I would like to express and HUGE "Thank You" to Joanna Munster, for being an unbelievable friend and amazing 'boss" to work for.  I've had 2 amazing years with Inspired By Stamping and I will miss everyone very much.
I usually pick up these brown paper bag boxes from Michael's and hang on to them for those moments when you may just need it.  You never know when, but they are great to just have on hand.  I cut 2 inch Styrofoam ball in half and adhered it to the top of the box, which created the dome shape. 
All the rolled flowers are cut out of the Spring Lilac Papers. I had tons of bits of pieces of this collection, that I just couldn't part with.  So I had to put them to great use.
Once I rolled all the flowers I dipped a third of them in glass glitter of two different colors. The flowers that were not embellished with the glitter, I added a flat back pearl to those centers.
 Spring Lilac Papers was used to decorate the lid and the base of the box as well. 
I stamped the the Petite Banner stamp set in a coordinating ink color and pushed a pin through the side to hold it.  I hope that you have enjoyed my project today.

Would like to share this project in the following challenge(s): 

Hugs, 
Calypso

Wednesday, August 20, 2014

{SS} #183: Anything Goes (Smartphone & Text)

Morning-
Calypso here today, to share a fun card that I made using Smartphone and Text
When I got my stamps I laughed so hard because, I did not know what some of these slang acronyms  were!!!  LOL...Talk about starting to show my age a little!! 
I had to ask my husband if he knew and he did.
Love the image of the phone!!   This stamp set comes with tons of cool acronyms and your basic emoticons. 
I stamped a few of the various acronyms and embossed in clear embossing powder. 
Supplies used: 


Hugs, 

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

{FTH} Sketch #76: Happy Holidays

Hi everyone- 
I am really trying to stay on top of my Christmas card making.  My list has grown plenty since last year.  So I have to make sure that I have enough to send to everyone on my list!!
Today, I am sharing a card for our Sketch reminder post at From The Heart.  I am using the new Birdbrain Winter Scarf
Supplies I used:
Sentiment: Sweet N' Sassy
Medium: Copic Markers
Paper: Carta Bella: So Noted
Cardstock: PTI
Other: Twine
Isn't he just the cutest thing?!?!  All wrapped up in that over sized scarf!! 
Love the multi-colored scarf!!!  And did you see that ball of yarn!!!  Hehehehe!!
Here is this weeks sketch, which is running for two weeks during our Summer break.  So you have plenty of time to join us.
I would like to share my card in the following challenge:

Hugs, 
Calypso

Sunday, August 10, 2014

{S.S.} #219: Decorate Your Card Inside & Out

Good morning!!
How is your Sunday going so far?  Any plans for today!?
I just have some cleaning up in the garden to do today.  I cleaned house all day yesterday, so I figured I would give my crafty area a break before making it a mess again!!  :)

Today, we have a new challenge for you at Sentimental Sundays  Our planned sponsor is on the middle of a business transition and we were not able to get images to play with.  That's ok though....I have plenty of uninked and uncut stamps that I needed to play with. 
So since we always have a sponsor, I figured I would giveaway a few goodies.  Just hop on over to the blog to see what it is. 
Out theme this week is: 
Decorate Your Card Inside & Out
I have used the beautiful image Nettie, from Kraftin Kimmie.
Love that dress she is wearing!!   Colored her to match the beautiful paper from Kaisercraft.  
Here is a peek at the inside of my card.  I have been good about finishing my cards, so this was an easy challenge for me to play in. 
So come on by and check out the beautiful finished cards from the rest of the DT . 

I would like to enter this card in the following challenges:

Hugs,

Friday, August 8, 2014

{IBS} You're The Best!

Good morning-
I'm up today at Inspired By Stamping and I have a bright and beautiful card to share with you today.  July's new release was filled with so many new and amazing stamps, that I am looking forward to wearing them out!!  LOL
My card today use the beautiful Forever Friends collection set.  Love the flowers and the long razor like leaves.  I had fun putting this card together.  
The stamp set comes with a beautiful lattice like banner, that I decided to use as a background for the stamp.  I was planning on stamping in black but, thought it would turn out to look more like a sympathy card.  So instead chose to emboss it in clear embossing powder. 
Here is a closer look at the embossing. 
 The tag is actually a wooden tag but, I have learned from previous experiences that the ink bleeds if stamped directly.  So I stamped the sentiment on vellum and adhered it to the top.
Added some black hemp cord and clear sequins, which really finished the card.

Thank you for stopping by today.
I would like to share this card in the following challenge: 

Hugs, 






Monday, August 4, 2014

{SS} #181: Bling

Good morning!
OMG...What a turn out we had for last weeks new release party!!!  AMAZING!!
Did you see that all the winners have already been announced?!?!?
Check out the post HERE

So this weeks challenge is everybody's favorite!!!
BLING!!!  BLING!!!

For my card today, I am using one of the beautiful Glam Girl Sasha
I just LOVE the pleats on this dress...It was a challenge but, I am overall happy with the results. I can't wait to get my little fingers on the rest of the girls in the collection.  
Here is a close up of the extra bling I added to her eyes and the trim on the top of her dress. 
So I hope you will join us this week. 

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Next week's challenge #182is:
BLING
The monthly technique challenge is:
Parchment Craft
Details and Link-up can be found HERE
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I would like to enter the following challenges: 
Sketch N Stash #144

Supplies used:



Sunday, August 3, 2014

{S.S.} #218: Your Favorite Hair Color Combination

hello..hello
How is your weekend thus far?  we finally got some rain last night!!!  Well not really rain but, it was heavy drizzle.  Still...it was nice to hear it coming down from the bedroom window.

Today, at Sentimental Sundays we have a fun challenge for you this week. 
We are being sponsored by the amazing:  The East Wind who by the way has amazing images.  So our theme this week is: 
Use Your Favorite Hair Color
I am using the lovely  Lucy Loo' Close Up and I've colored here in Copics.
The hair color combination I use on he hair is: 
E79, 77, 74
I love her eyes!!  So pleased with how well they turned out. 
I applied glaze to the eyes, nails, earrings and ring but, it was really hard to take a good picture, I'll try again later.

So come by and check out the beautiful inspiration and color combination for the rest of the team. 

I would like to share this card in the following challenges:
Sketch Saturday #321
Update: 


Hugs,
Calypso

Friday, August 1, 2014

{SD} Sea, Sand and Surf! Scribbles Designs Challenge #19

Good morning-
Are you having great weather where you are at?  We have but, a little weird weather.  It's been rather humid here, yet it's been pleasantly bearable.  
Scribbles Designs is showcasing some extremely warm weathered card as a reminder that our monthly challenge is is still open for Sea, Sand and Surf projects. 


For my card today, I am using the chilllaxing sunbathing penguin: 
using #229 Sunny Brrr
I left his face white as too show that he had sunblock lotion on.  I hope that shows!!  and not that I forgot to color in his face!!  LOL
I love coloring sand....The pixelated dots are fun to do!!

Hope you will stop by and join us, you have 2 more weeks to join in the fun.  Looking forward to seeing your entries. 

I would like to enter the following challenge:
Creative Corners Challenge
Fairy Tale Challenge #97

Hugs, 
Calypso

{FTH} August Summertime Blog Hop


Welcome to our From the Heart Stamps blog hop. Our theme this month is “Summer and Sunshine”. Our designers are showcasing lots of gorgeous projects.

If you have arrived from Angela's blog, you are in the right place, if not why don’t you start on the From the Heart Stamps blog, so you don’t miss anything.
Here is my project card: 
Supplies I used:
Sentiment: Taylored Expression
Medium: Copic Markers
Paper: MME: Follow Your Heart
Cardstock: PTI
Other: Buttons;Twine

As you hop along, please leave a comment on each entry. One random commenter will be selected on each blog to win an image of choice from the FTHS store. And additionally, one commenter on the From the Heart Stamps blog will be selected to win a $15 gift voucher to the store!
Now head over to Imke's blog and check out her delicious card.
Thanks for hopping with us today. The hop will end on Monday August 4th at 6am, EST. Winners will be posted on the From the Heart Stamps Blog on Wednesday August 6th.
I would like to share this card in the following challenges:
Brown Sugar Challenge #105
Scrapbooker PhD #13

hugs, 
Calypso