Meet Iris!

Iris is a digital stamp by Wild Flower Kids, who hosted Smeared & Smudged Sketch Challenge this month.

I colored Iris with Copic markers and used Sakura Glitter pen as accents on her facial tats, her necklace, and her wings. The patterned papers are by The Memory Box. The glittery accents on the punched border are by Stampendous, as is the sentiment.

The card is a 4"x4". I forgot how much I like that size! Note to self: Remember 4 square!

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New Bombshell Stamp Release!

I'm so excited because Bombshell Stamps has four new sets being released. They're available for pre-order at a special price now.

I'm especially excited about the banner set because I've been pestering Shannon to create a set featuring the vintage banners with everyday card sentiments. Unlike others (coughfamilycough), she actually responded to my nagging! *huge grin*

The Banner Set:


The Butterfly set: (Can't ever have too many butterfly stamps!)


Sacred Heart Art set:


All My Heart set:


Do you have a favorite? I know that I want them all!!!

Oh. You still have today to play along with August's challenges and a chance to win a fabulous prize. Visit Bombshell's Forum to check 'em out!

The September challenges will be up in time for Labor Day weekend!

Feisty Flapper!

Feisty Flapper feels fierce in fuschia! :D

The flapper is from Smeared Ink's Chicks Dig Guns unmounted rubber stamp sheet. Copic markers were used to color her.Sakura's glitter pens were used to add sparkle. Glaze pen was added to her shoes and her hair to add dimension and shine.

The patterned papers are old Autumn Leaves from my stash. (I do love using old papers because it makes me feel less guilty about buying new! *smile*. Sequin ribbons were added as embellishment.

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Don't bug me!

As I might have mentioned, I recently re-organized my unmounted and clear stamps into binders, sorted by manufacturer. During the reorganization, I rediscovered a bunch of stamps that I hadn't used in ages.

Here's a general purpose card that was quick, easy, and fun (like me ;D). It was very different for me lately since it involved no coloring at all! It used the Boho Buzz set (two-part lady bug) and the Skin Deep set (corners and flourish). The patterned papers are by Memory Box.

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Bombshell Stamps Hump Day Hop!

This is an exciting Hump Day Hop since we're hopping along with the ladies from Gauche Alchemy! Fun! Kas, our Hump Day Hop Captain, set the theme of "Some like it Hot! Hot! Hot!"

I decided to try for a tri-fecta mixing the Hump Day Hop, Boho Rose's (Miss August) monthly theme -- Burlesque, and my sketch.

Here it is!


Here's a close-up showing the dimension and shine from the Glossy Accents and Crackle Accents.


I used the Party PinUp stamp from the Man's Ruin set together with the martini stamp from the Lady Luck set.

You can read the rest of my long-winded incoherent ramblings or scroll on down to the hop list. I won't be offended! :D

I found a great quote by Mae West that worked with the "Hot! Hot! Hot!" theme and the Party Pin-Up. “You ought to get out of those wet clothes...and into a dry martini.” I was thrilled that I was able to match the font to the "Drink Up!" sentiment from the set. (FYI: the font is Edwardian Script).

I also borrowed two ideas. I borrowed the die cut idea from MissAlaineous and the layered images idea from Sparkly Engineer.

I stamped the Party PinUp twice. I colored both versions and added Glossy Accents to the martini glass of the Party PinUp. I then cut out the head, arms, trunk, and legs (sounds twisted, no?) from the second version and adhered them on top of their corresponding parts on the main image. I also cut out the skull from the cocktail glass and coated it with a layer of Crackle Accents (which blurred the skull a bit), then layered that over the corresponding part of the main image. Being me, I didn't wait til either piece had dried completely, so there are some fingerprints on the dimensional accents. Bummer.

I used my Fancy Tags Spellbinders die to cut four tags. I stamped three martini glasses and a sentiment into the tags, colored the martinis, then sponged Pumice Stone Distress Ink over the raised dots and into the image. I cut a strips of patterned paper (stripes, quel shock!) inked the edges and strung the tags along the strips. I added Glossy Accents to the three martini glasses.

I bet my descriptions of my process are as clear as mud. Oh well. It's too late for coffee! :D

The patterned paper is old stuff from my stash. The background paper is by EK Success and has a raised embossed pattern. I have no clue who made the striped paper.

I'm not thrilled with the way the card came out. I need to learn to grow some patience and let Glossy/Crackle Accents dry. Oh yeah. The card is freaking huge at 8.5" x 5.5".

Now that you've seen my monsterpiece, hop along to the others on the list below. Be sure to leave comments at each stop in the hop to win a chance to win a fabulous prize!!!

The Hoppers:
Kas
Gauche Alchemy
Kelli
AnitaMarie
Maggi
Katie
Cheryl
Angel
Erika
Kathi
Pam
Meredith
Merdrey Chew
Yvonne
Steph
Carmen
Alaine
Alison

The Cat's Pajamas Blog Hop!

I entered my two cards from yesterday into today's Cat's Pajamas blog hop!

Click the image below to read more about the hop at Alma's blog, plus check out her project for the hop! It's fabulous.

BTW, just in case you don't know, Alma is the creative genius behind The Cat's Pajamas Stamps!

TCP Tuesday #123: "Bottoms Up" Challenge #2

Here's the second card with a sentiment I'd love as a stamp. :D



Yep. It's another card with another penguin. But this time there are margaritas -- just the way I like 'em...on the rocks...with a salted rim! mmmmmm!

I used the Hola Tequila set for this card! Gotta love the penguin, sentiment, cocktails, salt shaker/lime, and the cactus! The penguin and the margaritas were colored with Copics. I used Sakura glitter pens on the rims of the glass and the accents. Sakura glaze pen was used on the tumblers and on the penguin's beak and feet. Glitter was added to the glass (and my desk, carpet, and cat, who looks very sparkly and festive).

The patterned papers are from my Fancy Pants stash and are older. I do love stripes, probably a bit too much. The sentiment was created with Doodlebug rub-ons.

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P.S. Let's all hoist a glass to my dh and me (mainly him for putting up with me)! We're celebrating our 30th anniversary today. (I got married when I was 5 years old).