August C.A.T.S. share

Hello, yes I'm back.  haha!
As I was going through my posts and some pictures, I noticed that I never posted the card & tag I made for my August C.A.T.S. partner Michelle.  Unfortunately since I made this back in August I don't really remember all the colors or papers I used.  I do remember which stamps and that's about it.  lol!  If you have some time to look I believe this might be a pretty long one with lots of pictures.

Here are a some pictures of what I made using Sister Stamps, Mei Li and the lantern set from Stampin' Up! (Kimono Kids). 

Aha!  It's sort of a peek-a-boo card.  Yes the image is actually adhered to the band.  It slides off to reveal the lanterns at the top of the card.  I had to make sure that the band itself was snug enough to cover the lanterns when it was closed.  Some pictures of the card:

Band with Mei Li on

Peek-a-boo I see some lanterns

The card w/out the band



I stamped the lanterns on the dp, stamped again & colored/stickled them
I popped the 2nd & 4th one up. The 4th one acts as the closure for the card.

The band with Mei Li
Her outfit & lantern were paper pieced, the rest was colored with
Copics and sparkled with Stickles

Next up is the tag.  So when I made the tag I wanted it to be similar in style to the card.  I used two of the lanterns from the SU kit.   Used some scraps to finish this off.  This also has a slider band, but instead of an image I punched out some flowers and added those for a cute decoration.  I cut a slit in the top of the tag to slide the ribbon through.

The tag

Here is the tag opened with the slider still on.

And there you have it.  If you made it to the end thank you for sticking through.  Now, I think I've shared almost all of the projects I've made with the Sister Stamps I have.  I have one more to share that will complete the ones that are out but I think I'll post it tomorrow as this is my second post for today and I don't want you all to get bored.  :)



Arigato for stopping by today!!  Have a wonderful Saturday!! ;)

Hugs,

Leanne



Lilo's Fun Friday #12 - C.A.T.S. & SSS

Happy Aloha Friday, or if you are in Samoa, Happy Saturday! :)
Appreciating and enjoying all the wonderful comments!  Thank you all so much for your support!  :)

For today's LFF I plan to share my Secret Santa and C.A.T.S. swaps.  (Sign up for January's SSS is on now and ends today at midnight 12/30/11 so if you want to play make sure to head to Kris' blog and leave her a message.)  

First up is the card I sent to my Secret Santa Sister, Shirl Nases. I was so happy to get her as my SSS, she's so sweet and talented.  The card features one of the new Holiday friends from Sweet November, Tess.  
Created a snowy scene with some none traditional colors and paper pieced her outfit.  The sentiment is from AmyR's, Snowman sentiments. I tucked in a Joann's gift card because I know she likes to shop nline. Can't wait to see what she buys. :)

Next is my C.A.T.S. swap.  I was paired up with Gail Woo from SF, Ca.  I don't know if she has a blog, but she's really sweet and it was really nice to read her note and catch up on what's been going on in her life.  Here are her card & tags - they are so cute!  Mahalo Gail!!

Love the cute Hawaiian snowman, her tags are pretty cool, and how cute is this tea bag holder?  What a terrific idea for next year!  Thanks Gail!!  Here's what I sent to her.  An easel card and tag.  I also threw in a Christmas card from me.  I hope she likes it.  Yikes, sorry for the bad pictures!  :(

Dec C.A.T.S. with Aloha flair.
Featuring Fairwees Jilly & Emaline

Used more of that green & white Aloha print paper and created a few wreaths to go with the scalloped circle card & tag.   I threw in a CAS card featuring Fairwee Daphne and AmyR's, Snowman sentiments.

 These Fairwees are so darn cute and the perfect size to add to any small kine card.

These swaps and are so much fun.  Giving and receiving from crafty friends across the country is always nice.  Wanted to say Mahalo to Kris & Joy for all their hard work and coordination.  You ladies are awesome!! 

I have a couple more posts before the end of the year.  Some birthday cards and 1-2 more Christmas posts.  Yep gonna try and sneak them all in before Sunday.  :)

Mahalo for stopping by!  Have a good evening or good morning!!

Hugs,

Lilo 

Let's try this again...

Yes, this is my 2nd post today.  Oopsies!!  Sorry for the confusion!  Looks like my picture didn't get updated for the Lollipop Crafts post for today, so just to keep things in line, I will share this post with you today instead of Friday. :)

This week....we want to see your B's....bling, bows, buttons, blue, brown....etc, whatever you can come up with that starts with B we want to see it!  This week our sponsor is Karber Stamps!  Please visit the Lollipop blog for inspiration from the T-Team. :)
So my "B" is for Blondes, Bling and Bulbs.  I made a card & tag for my November C.A.T.S. partner, Denise.  We had to use bling for our card & tag and I was racking my brain as to what to make for her.  She sent me a beautiful handmade set (click here to view) and I wanted to make sure that what I sent to her was at least a smidgen as wonderful as what she sent to me.  So here is what I made using the adorable Sunny Christmas Marci, from La-La Land Crafts.

Denise lives in Hawaii and so I thought she would love a Hawaiian themed Christmas card & tag. 

For the card, I colored up Marci with Copics and then paper pieced her dress with some Hawaiian themed paper.  For the bling, I added rhinestones over the roses on her dress.  I also stickled the light bulbs she's holding and added glossy accents on top.  For the string of light bulbs up top, I colored with Copics and then used glossy accents over the top.  The sentiment was computer generated and says "Mele Kaliki Maka", you can't really tell but the dark green circle behind the sentiment was punched out of felt, giving it some added texture.  For the base of the card I used kraft cs.  On top of that I used an embossed red cs.  I used the curved rectangles Spellbinders to cut out the Hawaiian themed paper and used the same die but in a smaller size to cut out Marci.  For the shadown I used a sponge and Memento Bamboo leaves ink.  This ink is getting to be one of my favorites for distressing.

For the tag I kept it simple and colored her up with Copics and used glossy accents on the light bulbs.  I thought it would be fun to add the rest of the light bulbs to the bottom of the tag as a fun border.  Keeping with the curved rectangles dies I made the tag similar, but really simple.  This time I colored her dress red and used red gems for the roses.  Used similar elements for the papers here.  The kraft cs is invisible, but there.  It's actually the base behind the Hawaiian themed paper.  The red embossed paper is represented in the top, where I punched a hole and used a silver eyelet and strung twine through.  I knew I wasn't going to be able to get all of Marci in the center so made sure to get some fun parts to her in.  I actually love how this project turned out.  I hope Denise likes it too. 

Alrighty, now remember to directly link your project(s) with a "B" is for... in to today's Lollipop post.
   

Mahalo for stopping by!  Enjoy the rest of your day!! 

Hugs,

Leanne

Lilo's Fun Friday #7

Happy Black Friday everyone!!  (bahaha)  So was anyone brave enough to get out there early in the morning for those sales?  Not me, I don't like crowds and I hate parking lots even more, so this gal is not heading out.  I've got enough to keep me busy.  :) 

For today's Fun Friday share I have a couple more cool projects to share from some awesome blogging friends.  First up, a spooky cool Halloween card featuring Creeper Crew Lula from TGF created by a super talented lady, Rachel Schneider.  

This card is so awesome IRL, wish my picture could reveal it's true coolness.  Thanks Rach!  :) 

Getting in to the spirit of Christmas a gorgeous card & tag from my C.A.T.S. partner, Mimi Lee Pang using an adorable image from Wee Stamps via Whimsy stamps.

Both the card and tag are so beautiful IRL, Mimi did such a wonderful job and I am the lucky recipient!  Thank you Mimi! :)

This next card & tag set was sent to me from my November C.A.T.S. partner, Denise Nibling. 

She made these gorgeous Christmas trees out of paper and used some yummy papers and lots of bling.  I love the color combos and the wonderful layouts.  I'm going to try this because besides stamping I love making things out of paper.  Thank you so much Denise!!  :)

If you would like to link up this week for fun, feel free to use the Inlinkz button below and directly link your project.  Thank you to those who have played a long, Kris you're so awesome!! :)  And before I sign off I have some Black Friday news to share from La-La Land Crafts store:

Black Friday through Cyber Monday SALE!! And of course you get to hear about it before everyone else!! Starting right NOW until Monday - receive a 20% DISCOUNT on ANY Purchase of $50 or more!! Digis INCLUDED!! Please enter this CODE upon your checkout - THANKS20. And that is not it - every order will be entered into the DRAWING for a chance to WIN our December RELEASE (eight NEW stamps!). 

Believe me, the December release is going to be sooo good!  :)

Alrighty, have a great Friday my friends, stay warm, and if you are brave enough to head out to shop, becareful and be aware!  Mahalo for stopping by!!

Hugs,

 

 

Lilo's Fun Friday #4

Happy Friday!

Before I start my share for today's Lilo's Fun Friday, I wanted to let you all know that myself, Renate and the ladies from Pixie Boutique will be at the Carson Stamp In the Hand Convention next weekend, November 12-13.  For more details please check out Kathy's post HERE.  We hope you can make it if you're in the area.  I would love to meet you if you can.  We'll be the first booth when you enter the show.  Yep right in the garden behind registration.  Please stop by and say hi!

Okie dokie, here's this week's Fun Friday share.  It's gonna be a little bit different.  Instead of me posting a card I made I wanted to share some cards and projects from my C.A.T.S. & Secret Sister swaps.  :)

I have to apologize, since some of these were received a while back I might not have all their items in the pictures. 

First up are the Secret Sister swaps: To participate in any S.S. swaps please visit Kris' blog to sign up.  November is already closed, but you'll have a chance to sign up for December so check back with her at the end of this month. :)

From the adorable Mimi from Cali, this adorable card featuring Miko from TGF's Roll Call kit.  Love the fun colors & layout.  She also sent me a bunch of goodies, that I already put away before taking the picture! :{  hahaha!!  I'm going to have to ink up Miko soon!  Thanks Mimi! :)

From Mary Bennett, all the way from Florida, check out the awesome ceramic piece she made and the cute card.  Then all the lovely goodies that came with it.  Thanks Mary!!  :)

 And from Jayne Converse from Michigan this cute Halloween card and awesome Halloween stamps!!

Next up is Karen from the Big Island of Hawaii.  I love her card its beautiful.  Love the colors and the beautiful embossed flower.  Thanks Karen!! :)

Now for some awesome Card And Tag Swaps:  To sign up for any of the C.A.T. swaps please visit Joy's blog to sign up. 

From Cyndi via Hawaii via Las Vegas, hahaha yes she just recently moved from Hawaii to Las Vegas.  Poor thing had all her craft stuff packed so I am amazed that she got  this done and to me so quickly. ;)  She made this really cute Halloween card and tag and added a cute stamp set.  Thanks Cyndi!  :)



From Michelle from Hawaii, this adorable set featuring Kiyomi from Sister Stamps.  Loved her layout, colors and all the bling.  Thanks Michelle!!  :)

Weren't those all just wonderful?  I think so and I'm definitely excited that they are all MINE!!  hahaha!  Okie dokie, if you would like to link up just for fun, please directly link to any of your creations using the INLINKZ button below.  Mahalo for stopping by, hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Hugs,

July C.A.T.S.

Happy Sunday everyone!
I hope you are all enjoying your weekend.  I'm going to try to enjoy today as tomorrow it's back to work and my boss will be back from her long and well deserved vacation to China with her family. 

I was so happy that I got to sign up for Joy's C.A.T.S. (Card And Tag Swap) for the next three months.  I was paired up with the very talented Brenda for July and our theme was red, white & blue.  I have admired her blog for quite some time and she is so very talented when it comes to creating beautiful cards and projects.  I got her CATS in the mail maybe a week or two after we got our partners.  I was totally blown away with what I received. 

She used the cute Sister Stamp Kiyomi.  I love the scene she created here, Kiyomi looks like any little girl having fun playing in the grass chasing butterflies.



Next up is the adorable matching tag:

And as an added and definitely welcomed bonus, I received one of her beautiful hand made bird of paradise creations.  It's a little notepad with a pen.  Doesn't the flower stand out and make this plain notepad beautiful?

I love my set and the wonderful notepad with her beautiful bird of paradise creation.  I have to find a frame worthy of them all.  I doubt I will be using the tag or notepad for anything but decoration.  Maybe a shadow box.  :)

Here is what I made for her, I hope she likes it as much as I liked making it.  I used another of the Sister Stamps, Mei Lin for my card.  I chose a white base for both the card and tag and used the blues and reds to color her.  First up is the card.  I made it into a circle easel card, which I learned to make at CHA.  (I will share that card later this week)

Sorry for the bad quality in pictures.  I should have used a different colored background.  Here is the matching tag.  This is a little better picture.

And here is the set together. 

And there you have it.  I am so glad I got to sign up, it's not only fun, you get to connect with your blogging friends and share your creations with them and receive some wonderful creations too.  I already have my partner for August, and it's going to be another fun swap.  Hopefully you can sign up in September when the list is opened.

Okay friends, time for me to get back to finishing my projects for this week.  Don't forget tomorrow is Mystery Card Monday at the Farm Fresh Challenge blog and as an added bonus we are hopping along with the Farmers to celebrate The Greeting Farm's 3rd Year-Young Birthday bash!  So many wonderful prizes are up for grabs, and so many cute projects featuring the new birthday releases that were showcased last week by the talented Farmers and my sistas on the FFC DT.  You don't want to miss a second of it!  The fun starts at Midnight over at The Greeting Farm blog.

Have a wonderful Sunday friends and I'll see you back here tomorrow.

Hugs,

Lilo