Sneak Peek - Day 1

Happy Friday, everyone! For me, that means I only have one more day until my daughter comes back from the youth water ski camp from church. She's been gone almost a week and even though I enjoyed the peace and quiet here at home with her younger sister, I sure have missed her talkativeness and her loudness! But with her away, I was able to have a very nice bonding time with my younger daughter.

Okay, it's sneak peek time and boy have we got some wonderful new Hanna Stamps for you this month! Beginning today, all of the Hanna Girls will have sneak peeks over the next few days until Monday, when we'll have the release party at the Hanna Stamps SCS Forum. So, be sure to check out the other designers' blogs to see their creations.

Cindy Haffner
Frances Byrne
Ilina Crouse
Jeanne Streiff
Joycelyn Turner
Kerry Donovan-Casey
Nikki Fairbairn
Sandra MacLean
Silke K
Vicki Garrett

First, I'd like to show you Painter Hanna. To me, this Hanna looks just like a doll... doesn't she remind you of Barbie? Anyway, this first card is 5" x 5" and I used the masking technique to add the easel and the fruit bowl.

Stamp: Painter Hanna, Teacher Hanna
Paper: Neenah White, Black, Kraft, Real Red, Bermuda Bay, Pattern Paper
Ink: Pitch Black (Adirondack), Copic Markers
Acc: Scallop Border Punch, Photo Corner Punch, Oval Punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Black Brads, Bermuda Bay Dotted Grosgrain Ribbon (with wrong side showing), 1/8" White Satin Ribbon, Dimensionals


My next card uses some of the accessories from this new set. Here I used the spotlight technique, a Sketch Challenge from Paper Craft Planet. If you'd like to play along, just upload your photo to PCP using the tag sk072509 (Saturday's date).






Stamp: Painter Hanna, SU! sentiment
Paper: Neenah White, Tempting Turquoise, Certainly Celery
Ink: Pitch Black (Adirondack), Copic Markers, Old Olive
Acc: Square and Circle Punches, Swiss Dots Cuttlebug Folder, Sponge, Dimensionals

I'll have more sneak peeks for you tomorrow! Thanks for stopping by.
Adela

Four Fast-n-Easy Thank You's

This is a very quick post that I'd like to share with you today:



My neighbor asked me to make her 36 "Thank You" cards in Spanish and since I wasn't sure what style she wanted, I decided to make four different designs.











All papers, stamps, ribbon and most of the die cuts are from Stampin' Up! Other supplies include: Cuttlebug folders, Nesties, Dew Drops, Bling and Martha Stewart border punch.










Earlier, I found out from a phone call that my cousin is in the hospital and his heart had stopped twice today. It's really hard to be living so far from my relatives sometimes. Please keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Thank you for visiting me today. It always makes me feel good inside knowing that I have special friends in blog land. Have a good day!

Favor-It Baby!

Here are two projects I made for the current Caardvarks challenge using die cuts from Creative Cuts & More. (See this POST for the details on the challenge.) This challenge was so much fun for me to play with. I love making 3D projects!

SHOE: The shoe was a bit of a challenge for me to put together -- maybe it was because I had a bad headache the day I was putting it together. I wish I can remember the name of the pattern paper I used which I got from a piece of scrap from my paper stash. The ribbons and button are from Stampin' Up! The sentiment is from the Hanna Stamps B is for Baby set. The trinket pin, from Making Memories and the charm from Wilton.

CAKE: This was really easy and fun to make. The yummy swirl frosting was made from the swirl Cuttlebug folder with itty-bitty Prima flowers. The ribbons are Stampin' Up!



Okay, I just finished watching "Knowing" with my dear husband, our two girls and their friend. It was sooo depressing, so I need to put another movie on that has a happier ending. Otherwise, I'll be depressed all night!

Thanks for visiting and enjoy the rest of the weekend!

Adela

You're on Fire!

Hey Riley fans... here's a brand spankin' new Riley from Hanna Stamps -- Fireman Riley. Kristi decided to go ahead and release this one before the actual August release, which is on August 3rd, and what a cutie this one is! I had a tough time trying to decide what sentiment to use on the front of the card, so I finally decided to make my own.

Stamps: Fireman Riley
Paper: White, Kraft, Black, Rose Red, So Saffron
Ink: Pitch Black (Adirondack), Copics
Acc: Red Hemp, Black Brads, Swiss Dots Cuttlebug Folder, Window and Large and Small Oval Punches, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots, Glitter Glue

I hope all of you have a wonderful Saturday and thanks for stopping by!

Adela

For the Kids

Today I have two cards to share, both for the young. I think the Wee Hanna set is really adorable... it reminds me of my childhood, not that I took ballet lessons, but the set includes four paper doll outfits. I was crazy about paper dolls when I was little and that was just the beginning of my love for paper crafts.

Today's Hanna Stamps Friday Challenge is to make a circle card. To make this card, I folded my card stock in half then cut it with the largest scallop circle Nestabilities die. Be sure to leave about an inch of the folded side uncut. If you'd like to play along, tag your photo HSC79 when uploading to SCS.

Stamp: Wee Hanna, Things Hanna Would Say
Paper: White, Barely Banana, Lovely Lilac
Ink: Pitch Black (Adirondack), Copics
Acc: 1" Twill Ribbon, Dew Drops (Robin's Nest), Brads (Making Memories), Prima Flowers, Window Punch, Cuttlebug folder, Sizzix Stem Embosslit Die, Dimensionals and Mini Glue Dots

This second card is made with the Hanna Stamps Dino set. What a fun set for boys or for anyone who likes dinosaurs. For this card I wanted to try the new and very bold SU! In Colors.

Stamp: Dino
Paper: White, Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay, Melon Mambo
Ink: Pitch Black (Adirondack), Copics
Acc: Dotted Bermuda Bay Grosgrain Ribbon (I turned it over to show only the solid color), Dew Drops (Robin's Nest), Brads (Making Memories), Prima Flowers, Oval and Slot Punches, Cuttlebug folder, ScorePal, Sizzix Stem Embosslit Die, Dimensionals and Mini Glue Dots

Thanks for stopping by today. Tomorrow I'll have a pre-sneak peek of Hanna Stamps' sneak peeks (huh?), which begins next Friday! Have a wonderful day -- YAY, it's Friday!

Adela

MyGrafico and Paper Craft Planet Challenge!

We have a really fun challenge for you today -- it's a product challenge, sponsored by MyGrafico. To play along, create ANYTHING using one of the MyGrafico images -- they have a ton to choose from, but if you're trying to cut costs, here's a link to some free images.

Post your project in the Paper Craft Planet photo gallery, and use the tag "PCPgrafico". (Here is a tutorial on adding pictures to the gallery, if you need it.) MyGrafico has generously offered a $10 gift certificate to the store to one of our lucky challenge players.

Along with the other Supernovas, we all used the Forest Friends digi stamp set for our cards. For my card I chose one of the trees and the owl. After resizing the images to the size I wanted, I printed them out on Neenah Brite card stock and colored with Copics. For the layout, I saw the sketch on Mojo Monday and loved it! I just had to use it.

Just a note about working with digital stamps:

• You do NOT have to have a photo editing software. You can just open and print these jpg images.


• If you have a photo editing program, the images come in both jpg and png files. You can resize the images and combine them into scenes with just a click of the mouse.


• Digital images last forever and require very little storage space!


• There are several great tutorial videos over on Paper Craft Planet that will show you how to use digital images, if you have any questions.

Here is what the rest of the Super Novas came up with:

Lynn Mercurio

Kim Burmeister

Wendy Price

Tammy Hershberger

Erika Martin

Lori Tecler

Jessica Fick

Sankari Wegman

Susanna Boyd

Now, it's your turn! Take the challenge and let's see what you make!

The Envelope, Please... PCP 3D Tuesday

Today is 3D Tuesday at Paper Craft Planet and it's all about envelopes!

The Challenge: Make a project using an envelope. It could be any size you want to use... as long as you use an envelope

My sample project is a note and gift card holder using the SU! set Classy and Fabulous.

SUPPLIES:
Legal Size Envelope

1" White Satin Ribbon (about 20")
Slot Punch
Oval Punch
Two 4-1/8" sq. Pattern Paper (Thoroughly Modern)






Seal envelope and fold in half cross-wise. Trim off both sides about 1/4" from edges.


Fold 1/2" from center fold on both sides ("M" shape)




With oval punch, punch out sides of envelope as shown.

With slot punch, punch out at the four corners of envelope as shown.

Align and mark pattern paper against the envelope and punch slots with punch.





Adhere both pieces of pattern paper to the envelope, aligning the holes.




Using the oval punch again, punch out area over the previous oval punch.




Slip ribbon through all four holes as shown.

Tie a bow using both ends of the ribbon making sure there is enough ribbon behind it to pull up for a handle.






Tie a bow using both ends of the ribbon making sure there is enough ribbon left for the handle.

You can now decorate your envelope!

I used the stamp set from SU! called Classy and Fabulous! For inside the pockets, I made a gift card holder and card to match. Slide them into each pocket of the envelope tote.


OK... now let's see what you can come up with. You don't have to use this type of envelope and pattern that I've provided, but just use an envelope in your project. Upload your project to PCP with the tag 3d21. and leave a comment on the 3D Tuesday group forum.

Take care and have a great day! Oh, by the way, if something doesn't make sense in this post, I kept dozing off and found myself typing what I was probably dreaming! I really need to start going to be earlier and some sleep!
Adela

Caardvarks Shower Challenge!

Caardvarks is having another fabulous challenge! This time Creative Cuts & More is our sponsor for this fun challenge. Two of the projects I'd like to share with you are for a bridal shower: a dress favor box and a coordinating card. I have to say that these die cuts from Creative Cuts & More are so much fun to work with! Everything comes pre-cut and there are a lot of different types of paper to choose from.

For the dress box, I used pattern paper from Making Memories, 1/4" and 1"black ribbons, a heart button from Joann and a border punch from Martha Stewart. To coordinate with the card, I added a very thin strip of pink card stock to the bottom border. Pictured on the right is the back view of the dress.

For the card, I used the same black ribbon but added an organdy ribbon to soften it a little. The little cameo in the center of the bow is actually a button that I've had in my embellishment "stash." For the inside of the card, I added the same patterned paper.




Now for THE CHALLENGE! Create a NEW baby or bridal shower card or 3D item. Have your photo linked to the Caardvarks blog using Mr. Linky. Please link us to your blog post and not your blog address. Deadline for submission is August 2nd, midnight.


THE PRIZE!
The winner of this challenge will have their choice of one of the following Card Kits from Creative Cuts & More!

THE SHOPPING DISCOUNT!
From July 20th - 27th, Creative Cuts & More is offering Caardvarks readers a special **15% discount** on all online orders! Simply enter the code CV0710915 at checkout..

Visit THE CREW for more inspiration!
Jenyfur * Nathalia * Tanis * Lauren * Stef * Jolene * Heidi * Daniela * Michelle * Mel * Lucy * Jenn * Krysten * Lori * Carrie * Ashley * Pamela

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Monday!

Adela

Dream ~ Paper Craft Planet Sketch Challenge!

It's my turn to host the Saturday Sketch Challenge for July 18, 09 on Paper Craft Planet! This is my sample card for the sketch. You can use any color combo and use any embellishments that you'd like, as long as you stay as close to the sketch as possible.

Stamp: Razzle Dazzle (SU!)
Paper: White, Black, Rose Red, SU! DP
Ink: Pitch Black (Adirondack), Copic Markers, Red Rose, White Galaxy Marker
Acc: White Taffeta Ribbon, Button, Texturz Plate-Backgrounds I, Eyelet Border Punch, Nestabilities, Bling, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots

I can't wait to see what you come up with! Make sure to tag your creation sk071809 (which stands for 07/18/09!) when uploading to PCP! Have fun!

Adela

Got Java?

You've seen those clear paint cans online and in stores ~ well, I made my own version (without the metal handle) using clear acetate and a round clear top tin. When I saw the stamp image of the coffee mug from the Cyber Hanna stamp set, I knew that I wanted to use it in a gift packaging of some sort. Well, this is what I finally came up with and it's perfect for holding coffee beans.

Okay, today is my turn to host the Hanna Stamps Friday Challenge, so here it is: Make a 3D project preferably with acetate ~ but if you don't have any, that's okay; just make anything but a card. You don't have to use Hanna Stamps, but if you have them, then by all means, use them. Everyone who plays in the Hanna Stamps Friday Challenge has a chance to win a prize at the Hanna Stamps Release Party, so let's see your projects!

When uploading your project to SCS, please use the keyword HSC78 and don't forget to leave the link in the SCS Hanna Forum.

I do have a tutorial in the works on how to make this canister, but with a busy summer, I just haven't had time to put it all together yet.

Stamp: Cyber Hanna (Hanna Stamps)
Paper: White, Clear Acetate, SU! DP
Ink: Pitch Black (Adirondack), Copic Markers
Acc: Round Clear Top Tin, Eyelet Border Punch (SU!), Brown Thread (DMC), Primas, Ribbon (Joann), Cuttlebug Folder, Sticky Strip, Mini Glue Dots

Now, let's see what you come up with! Have a fabulous weekend ~ yay, it's Friday! ~ and thanks so much for visiting!

Adela

Paper Craft Planet Challenge ~ You're the Bomb, Baby!

The Paper Craft Planet Super Novas have a really fun challenge for you today -- it's an inspiration challenge, sponsored by Bombshell Stamps. To play along, simply pick something that you think is "the bomb" and make something!

Post your project in the Paper Craft Planet photo gallery, and use the tag "PCPBOMB". (Here is a tutorial on adding pictures to the gallery, if you need it.) Shannon, at Bombshell Stamps has generously offered TWO stamp sets as a prize -- Pinstriping and Speed Shop.

Here is my inspiration:



When I was thinking of what to make with this set, I remembered my neighbor's daughter, Ashley Force Hood, the first woman ever to win an NHRA Funny Car race and currently the fastest woman in motor racing. Her race car isn't actually pink, but it's a pink die cast version of it.





Stamp: Vintage Raceway
Paper: White, Black, Pink Pirouette, Melon Mambo
Ink: Pitch Black (Adirondack), Copic Markers
Acc: Pink Pirouette Grosgrain and Black Gingham Ribbons, Brad (Marvy), Window Punch, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots


Here is what the rest of the Super Novas came up with:

Lynn Mercurio
Melanie Muechinger
Kim Burmeister
Wendy Price
Jen Tapler
Diana Gibbs
Erika Martin
Lori Tecler
Jessica Fick
Sankari Wegman
Susanna Boyd

Now, it's your turn! Take the challenge and let's see what you make!

So Easy Tulipe... Finally!

Last summer I purchased the Sizzix die, Tulipe, and since that time, I had not used it until this week -- Finally!! What a great die -- no need to do much to it and it looks so elegant! I made this 5" x 5" card in about 10 minutes with very little effort: cut and mount on another card stock using dimensionals.


Stamp: All Holidays (SU!)
Paper: White, Rose Red, Soft Sky Textured
Ink: Pitch Black (Adirondack)
Acc: Tulipe Sizzix Die, Pretties Kit, Dimensionals, Mini Glue Dots








For this card, I used two of the die's lower portion and adhered them on a Cuttlebugged piece of black card stock. I thought it made a great background for the new Stampin' Up! set, Razzle Dazzle.


Stamp: Razzle Dazzle (SU!)
Paper: Black, White, Real Red, Bashful Blue, SU! DP
Ink: Pitch Black (Adirondack), Rose Red, Copic Markers, White Galaxy Marker
Acc: Tulipe Sizzix Die, Cuttlebug Folder, Bling, Dimensionals


Well, that's it for now... I love making super easy cards! I'm also in the middle of making another one using this die, but in a very different way. If you have this die, I'd love to see your projects.

Thanks so much for visiting. It means so much to me!

Adela

Where's the Beach?

My husband is taking our daughter and her friend to the beach tomorrow and I remember how my girls loved finding hermit crabs in the sand. I don't care much for those little things (eewww), but they sure loved it whenever they found one! This lost little crab, which is included in To the Beach Hanna Stamp set, reminds me of my girls and how excited they would get when they saw one crawling on the sandy beach.

The layout for this card is from Hanna Stamps July Release Challenge. If you'd like to play along, just make a card similar to the sketch card on the right. You have until Monday, July 13th, to make your card and leave a comment HERE for a chance to win the awesome Perfect Package Hanna set! That's definitely worth creating a card for! Use the tag HSJULYC2 when uploading your photo.


Stamp: To the Beach Hanna
Paper: White, Real Red, Tempting Turquoise, SU! DP
Ink: Pitch Black (Adirondack), Copic Markers, Tempting Turquoise
Acc: Nestabilities, Scallop Border Punch (SU!), Dew Drops, White Taffeta Ribbon, ScorPal, Dimensionals

Well, thank you for stopping by and I hope you have a beautiful weekend!

Adela

Beady For You

I was looking through my "stash" of ever-growing craft supplies and found this string of beads. Well, of course I bought it thinking of all the fabulous things I could do with it... but putting it in the garage wasn't one of them, which is where I found it. So what better way to dress up this gift card holder then to finally use this string of beads that I just had to have.

This was one of the projects I did for the Caardvarks Blog Challenge. The pre-cut card stock came from ShortCuts (they also have fabulous acetate sheets like the one I used on this card. If you'd like to participate in the challenge, you have until July 17th to win one of the $15 gift certificates from them.



Stamp: All Holidays (SU!)
Paper: White, Bravo Burgundy, Melissa Frances PP
Ink: Black, Bravo Burgundy
Acc: Oval Punch, 1/4" Velvet Ribbon, Beads (WalMart), Button (Joann)

I'm so glad you stopped by today... you and your comments make my day!!

Adela

Under the Sea

This newly released set, Mermaid Hanna, is now available at Hanna Stamps. Here, I put her behind clear acetate, which I'm totally loving these days!



To make this card, I made a card base out of acetate and another one slightly smaller using blue card stock. I masked Mermaid Hanna onto white card stock then stamped the rock over her. I then cut out the image after coloring it and adhered it to the card stock using dimensionals. For the sentiment, I stamped directly onto the acetate using StazOn.


This clam shell image is also from Mermaid Hanna. For this card I used the sketch from Mojo Monday, which I think is a really fun sketch.

Stamp: Mermaid Hanna, Things Hanna Would Say
Paper: White, Apricot Appeal, Bashful Blue, Tempting Turquoise, SU! DP.
Ink: Pitch Black (Adirondack), Copics
Acc: 1/4" Turquoise Grosgrain Ribbon and 5/8" Satin Ribbon from Stash I had, Dew Drops, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots Folder, Nestabilities Die.