Whatcha Doin' Wednesday?

Hello!

The weather is looking pretty gloomy outside, yay!!  Hopefully that means we'll get some rain.  Hahaha!  I know I sound crazy but the past couple days have been extremely hot and I'm thinking we're ready for the weather change.  Plus we need the H2O.

I bet you're wondering about my post subject yes?  So instead of posting tomorrow for #TBT, I thought I'd share something for "Watcha Doin' Wednesday?" aka #WDW.  Yes I totally made that up.

We are celebrating my co-worker's "un-birthday" today.  Her birthday was in February, however she was not here to celebrate because she was on maternity leave.  So we decided to give her an un-BIRTHday party to make up for it.  I know sounds crazy right?  We're all a little bit crazy over here and any chance we get to celebrate we do.  ((hahaha))  Now as I'm the card maker in the group I usually try to make something that fits that individual's personality and I usually try to incorporate favorite colors, etc...  For Mariel, it was a little bit different.  I racked my brain and finally a light bulb came on!  She has the prettiest handwriting and for quite a while she was in to those chalkboard announcements, especially during her pregnancy.  So I thought why not do an ode to chalkboard and pretty letters.  Here is what I came up with using sentiment/letter/number dies and a couple stamps plus lots of white embossing powder...

Turquoise blue is also one of her favorite colors, at least it used to be, so I incorporated it into the design.  The polka dots are white embossed and it's backed by a warm white piece of cardstock and then glued down to the black card.  I cut the Stampin' Up Top Note die twice, once in black the other in the t-blue.  I trimmed the black piece so that it would nest in the t-blue then I added the white words.  Adding the pretty flowers from a RAK from Karen really added the girly touch I was hoping to achieve.  ((Thanks Karen!!))  As I was working on the panel I wanted to add an image but there was no where to put it that wouldn't cover up the words or look awkward so I decided to make an easel card within the card...  Here's the end result...

Ta-da!  ((hahaha!!))  I'm so proud of myself for this addition because I really wanted to incorporate Miyoko somewhere.  Now you can see the polka dot background which I love!  Here's a close up of Miyoko who happens to be the stopper for the easel.

That's just the top of the card, I still haven't shared the rest!  Here is the inside which I think is super CAS compared to the rest of the card!

Tons of space to write our "un-birthday" messages to Mariel and look a peeking Miyoko!  She is sooo sweet!!  Last I had to doll up the back of the card because there was glue stuck to the back.  Thinking I needed something easy I grabbed more black cardstock paper, an embossing folder and Miyoko again...

Another.. Ta-da!!  I love how she looks like a watermark! =D  I've never tried this before so again another happy first for me and I love the effect!  Well I think that sums up this card for today.  I hope she likes it!

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Last, I know how much more can I write right?!  ((hahaha))  It's a quote/pic that Eva shared on FB.  ((Thanks Eva))  I for one agree with this statement, I think most of us would agree its something that we all think about when we are creating our projects.  Feel free to share or add to your blog space.  

Ok now, I'm done, hopefully you made it to the end.  If you only stopped to look at pics that's great too!  As always thank you for stopping by!!   Have a fabulous WDW!! 

Y&FH Challenge #15 reminder

Hello!

Today I have a card to share that coincides with the current challenge at Yumi & Fumi Handmade, Shaped card for Mother's Day. Stop by Sandie's blog to see her gorgeous card and if you haven't already done so link your shaped cards for Mother's day HERE.  You have until tomorrow at noon, pst to enter.  The prize is a $15 gift certificate to the Y&FH online store!   For this challenge we'd like you to create something other than the normal A2 card.  There are so many fun shaped die cuts out there.  Shoots you could use your Cricut, or other die cutting machine or go total old school and trace something and freehand cut it out!  The possibilities are endless.  Try something new and fun who knows you might become addicted.  lol!  

My scalloped circle card features the cute Fumi with Messenger bag from Yumi & Fumi Handmade. 

The bright colors were chosen by that patterned paper by BG.  I believe I only have a small amount of it left.  Really love that pattern, doesn't need anything more. lol.. Broke it up with that black circular frame and adhered the rest to a mustard yellow, polka dot embossed cardstock from Bazzil.  The sentiment is my current favorite from AmyR.  I colored Fumi with Copics and have never tried that color combo, but I actually like it.  Here's what the inside of the card looks like...

Yep, it's a scalloped circle easel card!  It's funny, when I tried to remember how to make one of these my memory drew a blank!  Ai-ya!  So I jumped over to SCS and there was a tutorial by the always resourceful Beate.  As soon as I saw the first couple of steps everything started coming back to me. lol.  I decided to go super simple with the bottom part as well.  Trimmed a strip of black cardstock and embossed it with a Swiss dot folder.  The Hero Arts sentiment was stamped on the same patterned paper and die cut with a SU punch.  I also punched out a black circle with another SU punch and glued the sentiment to it.  It's popped up on the black strip to serve as a stopper.
 

Alrighty hope you'll come and join us, you have until tomorrow @ NOON (PST) to link up.  If you don't have a Yumi & Fumi Handmade stamp yet feel free to use any image from our friends at Sister Stamps, La-La Land Crafts, The Greeting Farm and newly added Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps.  Mahalo for stopping by today.  Have a terrific day!

xx
Leanne

Y&FH Challenge #13

Happy Easter Sunday my friends! 
Hoping you all have a wonderful day with your family and if that also includes spending time with friends too that sounds wonderful.  I'm planning to head to Hollywood & Highland today to go watch Oz with a bunch of friends.  Should be fun, hope the movie is good.  So far I've heard good things, so I'm very optimistic. 

Today also starts a new challenge over at Yumi & Fumi Handmade.  Rosemary and I are sharing our projects on the blog so make sure you hop on over there after you finish here.  For the next two weeks we would like you to case this beautiful project created by our friend and DT mate, Eva.

 

 

Isn't it gorgeous?  She used Fumi with Gift from the Kimono series.  This easel card/memo holder is totally awesome.  Now to play all you have to do is case Eva's project.  Create just the card or go all out and make an easel/memo holder, be creative and have fun.  I hadn't made an easel card/memo holder in ages so I thought I'd give it a go.  I had a lot of trouble at first, but it all came together in the end.  As long as you don't see the back it's all good.  {lol}

 

 

I inked up the adorable Yumi with Bookbag for this project.  She's been quite neglected so I wanted to make sure she got some attention.  The paper I used is from Basic Grey and it's matted on to two different colored cardstock by Bazzil.  I found those cool Scrabble looking pieces at Joann's in the clearance section. The flowers under Yumi's feet is actually a long sticker from Martha Stewart Crafts.  Actually fit in nicely on the bottom.  Added some black butterflies punched out with my Martha Stewart punch and last is the Hello Kitty post it.  How about a peek at the prize package?

 

 

All this could be yours, all you have to do is link up your project and you're in the drawing.  Don't forget, if you use a Yumi & Fumi Handmade image on your project you get two chances to win.  Challenge ends on Friday, April 12, noon pst.  Looking forward to seeing what you create. 

 

 

Thank you so much for stopping by.  If you have some time in the next two weeks to join the challenge that would be super!  Happy Easter Sunday everyone!!

 

Hugs,

Leanne

Lilo's Fun Friday #31 - Miyoko is taking over!

Hellllloooo!!!

Interrupting our regulary scheduled LFF for a good reason...  It's the 2nd day of the Sister Stamps 1st Anniversary blog hop and Miyoko is taking over!  Who am I to say no to such a cutie pie?  Wasn't that an awesome first day?  All of the ladies did wonderful and amazing jobs with their projects and I am so lucky to be a part of this awesome team for such a very special celebration.

Now if you just left Amy's amazing blog then you are definitely on the right path.  If you just stopped here and would like to get in on the fun then head on over to the Sister Stamps blog and start from the beginning. 
So for today's Lilo's Fun Friday and 2nd creation of this awesome hop, say hello to the very sweet Miyoko.

If you have been following the Sister Stamps blog for the past few days you should have already met Miyoko.  As soon as I saw her I thought strawberries!  I pulled that strawberry paper from one of my favorite paper pads, Berry Sweet from K&Company.  I colored her outfit based on the dp behind her. Used a Copic marker to make the hearts on the top of her kimono and my trusty white gel pen on her obi.  Used light strokes of the same colors on the cupcake then I glittered the frosting and diamond glazed the cherry on top.  Oh and I finally got the hair ala-Amy to work for her.  (hehehe)  This is by far one of my favorite colored images.

Decided to make this into an easel card.  For the base of the card I used black cs and the reverse wonky Spellbinders and one of my favorite Asian embossing folders.  See that strawberry?  It's a C.C. Designs cutter.  I colored it with Copics and a white gel pen to make it look like a real berry.  Added white pigment ink and clear embossing powder then heat set to give it that nice frosted look.  Added a strip of green underneath, another strip of strawberry dp, and handwrote the sentiment, "You're so berry sweet!"

Mahalo for stopping by and remember, make sure you leave some love on everyone's blog.  We're all excited to hear what you all think. :)  Come back tomorrow for day three of this four day party all starting at the Sister Stamps blog culminating to the big release day on Sunday, July 1st.  For a full list of shops and online stores please head on over to the Sister Stamps blog and check out the list of vendors on their sidebar.

I hope you like today's share.  Now on your way to Nadine's blog.  She's waiting for you to come see what she's made for today.  Don't forget to leave her some love.   Happy hopping!

Have a berry wonderful day!!
Hugs,
Lilo
*: )

Supplies not listed above:
Memento black tuxedo ink (Tsukineko)
White cs (Neenah), black cs (Recollections)
Asian plum blossoms embossing folder (Cuttlebug)
Copics:
Skin: E000, E00, E01, R20
Hair: N10, N7, N5
Clothes: RV55, YG03, YR00, Y15, white gel pen (Sakura)
Cupcake: RV55, YG03, YR00, Y15, 3-D crystal lacquer, Frosted lace Stickles (Ranger)
Strawberry die: RV55, YG03, white gel pen, white pigment ink (Colorbox), clear embossing powder

FBW #186 Anything Goes!

Happy Wednesday!!
Are you ready for a new challenge with the Flutter By Wednesday team?  Well it's everyone's favorite, Anything Goes!  For some awesome inspiration from the DT and details about this week's challenge head on over to the FBW blog.

Today I am sharing an easel card/calendar I made using the cute Rainbow Dreams Pixie from Tiddly Inks.  First let's start out with the front of the card.  I used one of my favorite WRM dp.  I punched some white clouds (Fiskars) and used Copics to color the image and clouds.  O look, there's a butterfly who wanted to be in the picture!  She's also colored with a Copic marker and decorated with cream Viva pearl pen dots.  ;)

Here are a couple pictures of the opened easel card/calendar.  I used some of the same dp to mat the calendar which was part of a RAK I received from my LPC sista, Cyndi.  :)

Front View

Side View

 Alrighty, if you're ready to play along all you have to do is make sure you use a fairy, butterfly or angel in your project and link up with us HERE.

Mahalo for stopping by!!  Have a great day!  :)

Challenges:  Tiddly Inks #68 - Color challenge

Hugs,
Leanne

Supplies not listed above:
Corner rounder punch (Fiskars)
Martha Stewart butterfly punch
White Neenah cs

Tiny Tia Bow

Hey everyone!
Hope you're all enjoying your Friday.  It's been one of those days, not sure if it's a good one, but glad to be here.  Stoppin' in to share this easel card I finished up this morning before heading in to work.  Last night I colored up some images, using a lantern as my light source since I still have no electricity.  But if there is a light source and I have energy I will take advantage.  hehehe.. 

This is a Christmas card that I can add to my done list.  It features a really cute Some Odd Girl digi image.  She's not a typical Christmas image, but I think with the right colors and papers she could be.  LOL..  I made this into an easel card for the Some Odd Girl challenge, my first.  It's definitely a CAS in the front.  I used two sentiment stamps from my AmyR stamp set stash and the papers is from a Christmas stack from DCWV.  I was so tempted to add more..  Maybe I will if I get the right combination, but for now, I'm leaving it as is...  Beware, there a quite a few pictures!

See I told ya, pretty plain.  I stamped on kraft and using a white pencil I edged around the sentiment.  I also used my wonky spellbinders instead of a traditional straight edge or circle.  The sentiments are from Christmas card greetings stamp set.  I inked it with my new favorite colored ink, Bamboo Leaves.  Here is what it looks like opened. 

Here is Miss Tiny Tia Bow from Some Odd Girl.  I colored her up in Christmas colors so she would match the papers.  I also used another AmyR sentiment from the same set.  This is why I kept the front pretty simple.  But if I find some fun toy stickers or images they just might end up right behind little Miss Tia.

Here's the side view of the card.  Doesn't make too much of an impact like looking on from the front yea?  Well, I thought it would be fun to show you that she is actually very 3-Dish.  Here is another view from the top showing how far away she is from the background.

Whoa!  That's pretty trippy from up here.  Quick scroll down so you don't get dizzy!  hahaha!  Here is Miss Tia waiting to be sprung!  hahaha!  This easel card is similar to this one.

Ai sus, she is so cute!  I love her big eyes and cheeks!  Okie dokie, wish me luck!  I hope our electrity is back up, else I'll be coloring more images by lantern.  hehehe..  Have a great weekend!!

Mahalo for stopping by!!
Hugs,
Leanne