Cream City Angels

Liebster Blog Award!

2012-02-28T12:00:00.004-06:00

A few weeks ago my friend Christine gave me a "Liebster Blog" award. Thanks Christine - sorry it took me so long to post.

'Liebster' is German for 'dearest or favorite'. The award is a 'share-the-love' arrangement, given to inspirational bloggers with less than 200 followers.

Here's the to-do list of any Liebster award recipient:

Thank the giver and link back to the blogger who gave it to you.
Reveal your five blogger picks and let them know by leaving a comment on their blog
Copy and paste the award on your blog (see above).
Hope that those you award forward it to their favorite bloggers.

Here are my five nominees, in alphabetical order:

Enjoy your award ladies. I think you are wonderful and check your blogs often!

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings

Deb

Mabelle RO: Friends Flower

2012-02-27T05:00:00.032-06:00

Happy Monday!

Today, I used a Mabelle R.O. rubber stamp set called Friends {again}. I've been thinking about this card for awhile. Since, I bought the cloud dies from PaperTrey Ink which was several months ago.

I stamped the flower with Memento Black ink, colored it with Copic markers (R32, R35, R46, Y35, Y38, YG93, YG95, YG97) and created some grass. Using some plastic mesh as a spacing guide, I pierced the paper then used light blue cross stitch floss and a needle to create the rain.

For the clouds, I used rustic white cardstock (PTI), which is an off white. I wanted a little contrast with the true white background. I also used W-1 Copic marker on the bottom edge to create some shadow. Both clouds are popped with pop dots. The sun is a 1" diameter punch from Bazzill Lemon Bliss cardstock. The base card is PTI Pure Poppy.

Happy Mabelle Monday!

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings,

Deb

Fabulous Friday - Darling Josephine

2012-02-24T05:00:00.069-06:00

Happy Friday!

It is sure to fabulous right? It's Friday. Today, I have a birthday card using a TAC set from the 2011 catalog called Darling. {Hoping it will be available again soon}. I got this set because the image looks so much like my friend Tina. Her birthday was Tuesday and this is her birthday card.

I also used a digi paper called Josephine from Mischelle's esty site Hello That's Fabulous. So many great patterned papers in this set!

The cardstock is Bazzill Flintsone (base card) and Date Swirl. I stamped the image on white Xpress It cardstock and colored it with Copic markers. I cut it out and paper pieced it on the light gray tag (Nestabilities 18).

I used a VersaMark pen to trace the outer edge of the tag and create an intermediate shade of gray for additional contrast. Then added a pewter eyelet and the light blue ribbon is from the TAC Maggie collection.

Copic Colors: E00, E04, E11, E13, E21, E31, E33, E35, E37, R01, R02, N1, B91

Thanks for stopping by...

Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Blessings,

Deb

Mabelle RO - Coco Bee

2012-02-20T05:00:00.004-06:00

Happy Mabelle Monday!

Today I have a brand new Mabelle digi called Coco Bee. What a cutie!?! She released some new Spring designs Saturday. You can find them at Whimsy and Stars Studios.

Supplies -- MRO Coco Bee, Papers: Basic Grey Little Black Dress, Bazzill Flintstone and BeesWax, Copic Markers, Ribbon, Sewing machine, Cream thread.

Copic colors: N1, N3, N4, N7, Y35, Y38, YG93, YG95, R32, R35, R46, R59, E50.

Hope you have a wonderful day!

Thanks for stopping by...

Abundant Blessing,

Deb

Hello That's Fabulous: Cheer Up

2012-02-17T05:00:00.007-06:00

Happy Friday!

Isn't this image Fabulous! It is a new digi from Hello That's Fabulous called "Cheer Up, Darling".

The designer papers are K&Company, cardstock is PTI Fine Linen and Dark Chocolate.

The image is colored with Copic markers. I added chalk to create a background and distressed the edges with Cognac and Burnt Umber Palette ink.

Copic Colors: E00, E11, E13, E21, E35, E37, R32, R35, R46, R59, YG93, YG95

Hope you enjoyed my Fabulous Friday post.

Thanks for stopping by...
Blessings
Deb

Hello That's Fabulous: Must Be Love

2012-02-14T05:00:00.012-06:00

Happy Valentine's Day!

This is the card I made for Mark. I hope he likes it as much as I do {I'm sure he will}. This is a digi called "Must be Love" from Hello That's Fabulous. This image IS Fabulous! Love the vintage look. It was so fun to color too.

This is a set of two digis. The image and the sentiment "I'm so glad you're mine!" I combined the two in Word before I printed it out. Digis are so great that way.

The image is colored with Copic markers. The sky is chalk to give that airy feel. Then I aged the edges using a sponge and Palette Cognac and Burnt Umber ink.

The cardstock is PTI Kraft, Bazzill Mocha Divine. The designer paper is from the same Valentine K&Company paper pack I used for yesterday's Valentine.

Copic Colors: E00, E09, E11, E13, E21, E30, E31, E33, E35, E37, YG91, YG93, YG95, YG97, YG99, B41, B45, B37, W2, W3, W4, R35, R46, R59

Hope you have a wonderful Valentine's Day!

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings,

Deb

Update -- My husband's desk at work :)

Homebound Ministry: Valentine

2012-02-13T05:00:00.009-06:00

Happy Monday!

I have another valentine to share today. I made this one for the homebound ministry and family.

I used a few different punches, round, scallop and heart to create this card. The sentiment is from a TAC set Contemporary Greetings which was brand new in the 2011-12 TAC catalog and hopefully will be available again soon. Red Rubber Designs should be opening this month (February 2012).

The cardstock is from PaperTrey Ink - Kraft and Pure Poppy. The patterned paper is a Valentine paper pack by K&Company. The ink is Palette L'Amore Red.

Inside I printed this verse from the computer...

For God so loVed the world,

                             that he gAve
                                  his onLy
                                        bEgotten
                                      SoN,
                                         That whosoever
                            believeth In him
                                should Not perish,
                             but have Everlasting life.

John 3:16 KJV

Wishing you on this Valentine’s Day

the blessings of His Love!

You may have seen this in e-mail form. I saw it again this year which reminded me that I had used this years ago (2006 to be exact). I though this year would be a good one for it to come out again and make the rounds.

Tomorrow, I will share the Valentine I made for Mark. It uses a digi from Hello That's Fabulous. It was SO fun to color.

Blessings,

Deb

Mabelle RO: Zoe's Heart

2012-02-06T05:00:00.002-06:00

Happy Monday!

Today's Mabelle RO digi is Zoe's Heart. I finally got around to making a card using this great image.

Supplies -- MRO Zoe's Heart, Designer Paper Maggie, Cardstock Bazzill Salsa Verde, DCWV Raspberry, Copic X-Press It, Copics markers

Copic Colors: YR21, YR23, YR24, E00, E11, E13, E21, V22, V17, YG91, YG93, YG95, RV52, RV55, RV66, R81, R02, BG10.

Thanks for stopping by...

Abundant Blessings,

Deb

Mabelle RO: Valentine's Little Boy

2012-01-30T05:00:00.009-06:00

Happy Monday!

I have a Mabelle RO image to show today. This is Valentine's Little Boy. I have been thinking about this little boy for awhile. When I got this awesome new digi paper called Layton it all came together.

I LOVE the colors of Layton. It is new and available through an esty site called Hello That's Fabulous. Mischelle has some awesome digis as well. I'm hoping to add some of them to my collection soon. Here is what the collection looks like - 9 patterns plus tags!

I pulled all the colors from the papers and added red for a punch of color. When I was coloring this image - Mark said is that me giving you flowers? Aww - how sweet. I was thinking the same thing.

Supplies -- MRO Valentine's Little Boy, "with love" sentinment from TAC For My Tweetie, Cardstock: Bazzill Crimson and Flintstone, PTI Ripe Avocado, Copic X-Press It, Digi paper Layton, Copic markers.

Copic Colors: E00, E11, E13, E21, E30, E31, E33, E35, E37, R35, R37, R59, BG10, BG53, YG93, YG95, YG97, T2, T4, T5.

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings,

Deb

PaperTrey Ink: Willow

2012-01-28T09:23:00.000-06:00

Today, I have a card using more new stamps. The willow tree is a PTI set called Willow and the sentiment is from the Clear Dollar Stamps set I used last week Tag Blessings.

The set Willow is actually a sympathy set and I did make some cards using those sentiments. It is always good to have a sympathy card around. The sentiments from Tag Blessings are wonderful too, lots of possibilities for all occasions. My stitching was the best on the one, so this is the one I picked to show.

I added an eyelet and threaded the ribbon through it and tied a bow. The image is popped on the light green stitched layer.

All the cardstock is from PTI. The image is stamped on Fine Linen cardstock. The base card is also Fine Linen. The light green is Spring Moss and the darker is Ripe Avocado.

I've found that pigment inks work best for me with clear stamps. I used VersaMagic ink again this week. The colors are Hint of Pesto and Jumbo Java. The ink does stain the stamp but the stamped image is nice. When there is fine detail like the stitches in the image I used last week the ink can build up and pool if you are stamping a stack of cards without cleaning. I stamped 12 images and the last 2 were not perfect. The stamps I used this week I had no problems with.

Supplies -- PTI Willow, Clear Dollar Stamps Tag Blessings, PTI Fine Linen, Spring Moss and Ripe Avocado cardstock, VersaMagic Hint of Pesto and Jumbo Java, Antique Copper eyelet, Ribbon, Sewing machine with cream thread.

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings,

Deb

Homebound Ministry: God's Presence

2012-01-22T05:00:00.019-06:00

Happy Sunday!

Today, I have a card made with some new stamps. This is my January card for the homebound ministry. A card I hope the recipients will find encouraging.

I've found a couple new websites with Christian stamps over the last few months. PaperTrey Ink is one of my favorite sites. I love their cardstock, beautiful colors and heavy weight at great prices. Love their dies too. I decided to try some of their stamps. Their stamps are clear. The stitched background is a PTI set, Stitches and Swirls, one of my new favorites. I think I'm going to be using it a lot.

The other new website I found is Clear Dollar Stamps. They also have clear stamps. I used 2 sets for this card Tag Blessings and God's Presence inside.

I did not take a picture of the inside but this is what it says...

Supplies -- Stamps: Clear Dollar Stamps Tag Blessings, God's Presence (inside), PTI Stitches and Swirls; Cardstock: PTI White, PTI Aqua Mist, PTI Ocean Tides; Inks: VersaMagic Oasis Green; White Organza ribbon; Nestabilities Circles Lacey.

Thanks for stopping by...

Abundant Blessings,

Deb

Mabelle RO: Lucy's Valentine

2012-01-16T05:00:00.007-06:00

Happy Monday!

It is Mabelle RO Monday once again. This week, I have a furry image to enter into Christine's coloring challenge. I'm featuring "Lucy's Valentine" and non-traditional colors.

My inspiration was the patterned paper, Fancy Pants "Beach Bum" (retired - may be on clearance somewhere online) to tie in with Lucy's cute dress.

To simulate fur, I like to use a "dot method" seen best on the arms. I layer dots of dark and light browns with the 0 Copic marker to create the look of texture, depth and dimension.

I used a large scallop edge die from PTI to mimic the red trim on Lucy's dress.

Copic Colors: Y32, Y35, Y38, B41, B45, R32, R35, R37, R46, G20, YG23, YG63, E31, E33, E35, 0

Supplies -- Mabelle RO "Lucy's Valentine", Fancy Pants "Beach Bum", Bazzill Loganberry Pie, PTI Pure Poppy, Copic XPress-It cardstock, PTI Large scallop die, Copic Markers, Sewing Machine

Christine's Coloring Challenge Details

1) You must color an image that has fur and use it on your project {use a non-traditional color combo like I did and share your tip}. You can make a card, a poster, or you can alter something--basically I don't care what you make for your project as long as you have a colored image on it. You DO NOT have to use Copics, you can use anything you want to use to color.

2) If you use a Mabelle RO Whimsy and Stars Studio digital, you will be entered twice in the random drawing.

3) Bonus, post my challenge on your blog or facebook to get your name entered a third time.

This challenge ends Friday, January 20th.

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings,

Deb

get the InLinkz code

Mabelle RO: Angel Heart

2012-01-09T05:00:00.011-06:00

Happy Monday!

It is Mabelle RO Monday. Today I'm featuring "Angel Heart" a new release in her Valentine/Love digi line.

I used non-traditional colors {for a Valentine}, because I think this image is so much more than just a Valentine. This card is for my niece's birthday, which was yesterday January 8th.

I love the rich colors of Crate Paper "Farmhouse". I chose this patterned paper because of the shape of the flowers. How amazing that they match the flower on the angel's hat! I knew I had to use this paper.

The buttons (PTI) are 4 hole buttons so I strung the 3 buttons together using 2 of the holes. I used a short piece of button twine (PTI) and the 2 open button holes and tied the knot. Then wrapped the twine around a few times.

Supplies -- Mabelle RO digi "Angel Heart", Crate Paper "Farmhouse", PTI Terracotta Tile, Aqua Mist and Lemon Tart, XPress-It cardstock, PTI vintage buttons and rustic button twine, Copic Markers, Sewing Machine.

Copic Colors: BG10, BG15, BG18, YR15, YR18, YR30, R02, R32, R35, R37, E00, E11, E13, E21, E33, E35, E37

I took a little break from stamping in December, packed up everything that is usually sitting out in the kitchen for the Christmas and New Year holiday. I thought for sure I would feel inspired when I was on vacation, but all I was inspired to do was clean out cupboards and closets - a good thing.

I have lots of stamps, cardstock, patterned paper, some tools, dies and accessories for sale. So if you live close and are interested drop me an e-mail. I have everything laid out in the sunroom, priced to sell and ready to go to a new home.

Challenge Alert!

My friend, Christine is having a fun Coloring Challenge over at her blog - and there is blog candy! You need to color an image that has fur and use non-traditional colors. If you use a Mabelle RO digi you are entered in the drawing twice! Post to Facebook to be entered a 3rd time. Hope you play along! The challenge is open until January 20th at 6 pm (CST).

I will post my entry next Monday...missed the "fur" part of the challenge. Good thing this challenge is running 2 weeks!

Thanks for stopping by!

Abundant Blessings,

Deb

Mabelle RO: Valentine Girly

2012-01-02T05:00:00.053-06:00

Hi All,

Today, I have a new Mabelle RO Valentine digi to share - Valentine Girly. Isn't she sweet. Mabelle has more new Valentine releases, check them all out HERE.

I went kind of wild with the colors, pulling them from a designer paper, Lily Bee "Head over Heels".

Supplies -- MRO Valentine Girly, Lily Bee "Head over Heels", Copic markers

Copic Colors: RV21, RV23, RV25, RV09, BG10, BG23, BG15, YR15, YR16, YR18, T2, T4.

Thanks for stopping by.

Blessings,

Deb

{TAC} Post 6: Sew Lovely

2011-12-28T05:00:00.023-06:00

Today, we have our last {Totally Awesome Chicks} design team post. Red Rubber Designs will be opening in January 2011 and TAC images will be available again - VERY exciting!

I chose a Nina B set which appeared in the last TAC catalog "Sew Lovely". I also used TAC Maggie SWIC and cardstock.

The image was stamped on white cardstock, the dress on the blue Maggie cardstock and the bow on the dark pink Maggie cardstock. I cut the dress and bow out and paper-pieced them on the white cardstock. I love this technique.

I outlined the image with W-2 gray Copic marker. The ribbon is also from the Maggie coordinating ribbon.

Be sure to visit all the chicks:

Carol Norby
Christine Pennington (Coordinator)
Debra Miller <--- You are Here
Diana Maldonado

Donna Thielker

Laura Nehring

Hope you enjoyed the post and the {TAC} DT while it lasted - I know I did!
Blessings,
Deb

Mabelle RO: Merry Christmas!

2011-12-25T05:00:00.014-06:00

Merry Christmas!

I have a Mabelle RO post today and I used the stamp set Merry Christmas. The designer paper is Simple Stories 25 Days of Christmas.

Supplies -- Mabelle RO "Merry Christmas", Simple Stories 15 days of Christmas, Bazzill Pomegranate Splash, PTI Kraft, Ribbon, Sewing machine, Copics.

Copic Colors: R46, R59, E31, YR24, YG93, YG95, YG97

Thanks for stopping by...

Hope your Christmas is blessed.

Deb

{TAC} Blog Hop Winners

2011-12-21T06:00:00.001-06:00

Happy Wednesday!

We have winners from our {TAC} We LOVE Softpencil and Phyllis Harris Blog Hop.

Congratulations to Paula-Kay and Trish, prize winner #1 and #2 respectively.

The second announcement is the wonderful giveaway at Creating from the Heart. Melissa is having a year end giveaway - some lucky winner will receive a $150 gift certificate to Michael's, a set of 36 Copic markers, a Copic color swatch book and a Copic airbrush starter kit. Amazing! She has all the details on her blog Creating from the Heart. Just comment and follow her blog that is all you have to do.

Hope you have a wonderful day!!

Blessings

Deb

{TAC} December Blog Hop: Softpencil/Phyllis Harris

2011-12-17T08:00:00.002-06:00

We are having a {TAC} Blog Hop today!! The theme for December is Softpencil and Phyllis Harris designs which appeared in 2011 TAC catalog.

I chose 2 Phyllis Harris sets, since they were Christmas sets. This first card uses "Holly Jolly". Love this "Stuart Little" looking mouse - So cute! I used TAC Reece SWIC and cardstock for both cards.

The image was colored with Copic markers and the present was paper-pieced using a tag from the Reece SWIC. Copic colors: R29, R59, E11, E31, E35, E47, W1, BG72, 0

The second card uses "Love and Joy" another Phyllis Harris Christmas set. The background wallpaper is TAC Reece SWIC. I overlaid the image onto the background paper. You can see this a bit better in the close up.

Copic Colors: R29, R59, E11, E31, E35, E47, YG03, YG63, W1, W3, BG72, YR21, YR23, YR24, 0.

As an extra card - because 2 wasn't enough and I wanted to show a Softpencil image too. This specific Softpencil image was not in TAC's catalog, but a few of the Tinytwinies characters Molly, Sunny and the little birdie, appeared in other sets.

This rubber stamp is sold through Latina Crafter. The set is called "Molly, Sunny and Reindeer". Love this cute winter image with a bunch of Softpencil characters together.

Copic Colors: R29, R59, R02, E00, E21, E11, E13, E31, E33, E35, E37, YG23, YG25, BG70, BG72, BG75, YR21, YR23, YR24, 0.

We would love it if you joined us! Please use a Softpencil or Phyllis Harris stamp set that appeared in The Angel Company catalog.

Add your creation using the linky below and a direct link to your blog.

We have great blog candy! Two lucky winners will be randomly chosen from hop participants.

Prize 1: Softpencil/Latina Crafter

Our own Diana Maldonado {Latina Crafter} is donating a new rubber stamp set {brand new release, Hello Cupcake}. Elizabeth Pujalka {Softpencil Studios} is donating 2 sheets of her stickers! How cute are these!?!

Prize 2: Phyllis Harris
Phyllis Harris is donating the new book she illustrated - My Book of Prayers! Her “Brandy and Emma” and new “Happiness Is” girl stamps are now available at Unity Stamps.

This hop ends Tuesday, December 20th at 11:59 pm, we would love to see what you create!

Check out the rest of the chicks blogs...

Diana Maldonado

Debra Miller <-- You are Here

Laura Nehring

Carol Norby

Christine Pennington (Coordinator)

Donna Thielker

Hope you enjoy the hop!

Blessings,

Deb

get the InLinkz code

{TAC} Post 5: Spirit of Christmas

2011-12-14T05:00:00.027-06:00

Today, I have 2 fun Christmas card to share. The first card uses 2 TAC sets, "Spirit of Christmas" and "Running Stitches".

The trees are paper-pieced with a Mabelle RO paper Vintage Holiday. I loved this paper! These trees are great for paper-piecing because they are simple triangles.

This second card uses the TAC set "Cheers". Again I used MRO Vintage Holiday paper and paper-pieced the ornament.

We only have 2 more posts for the {TAC} Design Team. A blog hop (Softpencil & Phyllis Harris) Saturday, December 17th and the last post will be December 28th. The goal of this design team was to keep Angel Company's images out there.

Well, The Angel Company was purchased by a former angel and will be re-opening online January 2011! It will be a retail, online store rather than direct sales company! So LOVE that!

The new company name is Red Rubber Designs. Exciting right? So bookmark Red Rubber Designs and check back in January! If you have Facebook there is a page there too where you can get updates. I can't wait to see what will be available.

Check out what the up other chicks are up to...

Diana Maldonado

Debra Miller <--- You are Here

Laura Nehring

Carol Norby

Missy Owoc

Christine Pennington (Coordinator)

Donna Thielker

Hope you enjoyed today's Christmas card ideas!

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings

Deb

Mabelle RO: Sunflower Teapot

2011-12-08T05:00:00.005-06:00

Happy Thursday!

Today, I have quick post. This is a great any occasion card which uses a Mabelle RO image, Sunflower Teapot.

Supplies -- MRO Sunflower Teapot, Simple Stories Happy Day, Bazzill Beeswax, PTI twill, button and thread.

Copic Colors: BG70, BG72, BG75, YR21, YR23, YR24, YG93, YG95, YG97, E33, E35, E37

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings,

Deb

Amber Ink Blog Hop Winner

2011-12-07T06:32:00.000-06:00

The winning comment on my blog is by Christine Pennington! Congrats Christine - you will receive one of the images I used for the hop and also be entered into the grand prize drawing for The Elf on the Shelf gift set.

Congrats!

Deb

Amber Ink: December Blog Hop

2011-12-05T05:00:00.101-06:00

Happy Monday!

Amber Ink is having their 2nd annual Holiday Blog Hop today, which is made up of current and alumni design team members! There's lots of blog candy and all you have to do is leave a comment! Love that!

I'm featuring a couple images from a new Amber Ink line - "Elf on the Shelf". I've been having some fun with my new sewing machine too.

The first card uses an image called "My Regrets" and my second card uses the "Say a Prayer" image...

Supplies -- Amber Ink: Elf on the Shelf "My Regrets" and "Say a Prayer", Lily Bee "Jingle" designer paper, Bazzill Pomegranate Splash and Saguaro, Copic markers, Copic Opaque white, ribbon, sewing machine.

Copic Colors - Face: E00, E21, E11, E13; Clothes: R46, R59; Shadow: BG70, BG10

There are digi prizes at each stop on the hop for lucky hoppers who leave a lovely comment. Plus, one hopper will win the grand prize - an Elf on the Shelf gift set! 23 stops on this hop and 23 prizes - WOW! {Thanks Amber & Pam}

Prizes awarded Wednesday morning - so lets get hopping, just click on the badges below and it will take you to another stop on the hop...

Thanks for stopping by...

Christmas Blessings,

Deb

Mabelle RO: Twinkling Angel

2011-12-01T05:00:00.043-06:00

Happy Thursday!

Mabelle has a new release today - "Twinkling Angel". Isn't she the cutest?? She is now available at Whimsy and Stars...

I'm excited! My new sewing machine (Brother CS-6000i) arrived Wednesday evening from Amazon, so of course I had to try it out. How amazing it is to have a machine that actually works! It has features I didn't even know I needed too - LOL! Debbie Olson recommended it last week on her blog so I looked it up on Amazon and thought why not?

Copic Colors -- Dress: R46, R59; Wings: E30, E31; Hair: E33, E35, E37, E09; Face: E00, E21, E11, E13; Star: YR21, YR23, YR24; Border: G000, BG10

Supplies -- MRO Twinkling Angel, Lily Bee "Jingle" Designer Paper, Bazzill Pomegranate cardstock, Copics, Ribbon, Copic Opaque white, Nestabilities Labels 18.

Hope you enjoy today's post!

Blessings,

Deb

Amber Ink - Passing the Torch!

2011-11-29T08:30:00.000-06:00

Hi All,

Today, I'm passing on the Orange Amber Ink torch to my sweet and talented friend Angela Kelley! She so unbelievably creative - I just love her fabulous creations. I'm sure you will too. I can't wait to see what she does with Amber's fun images!

Here are all the torches being passed today...

PINK...

From Meredith Winston @ http://www.papercanteen.com/

to Jenn Borjeson @ http://www.stampinangeljenn.blogspot.com/

BRONZE...

From Kirsi Kirjavainen aka Pipertäjä @ http://pipertaja.blogspot.com/

to Kaija @ http://kaijan-arkea.blogspot.com/

BLUE...

From Leigh Penner @ http://www.leighpenner.blogspot.com/

to Ashley Newell @ http://www.hearthugsdesigns.blogspot.com/

PURPLE...

From Jessica @ http://chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com/

to Shirl @http://creationbyshirl.blogspot.com/

ORANGE...

From Debra Miller @ http://creamcityangels.blogspot.com/

to Angela Kelley @ http://angelakelley.blogspot.com/

It has been a very fun month! Thanks to Amber & Pam for having me on their November design team - it was Awesome!

Check out the Amber Ink blog and read all about the new design team!

Abundant Blessings,
Deb

Amber Ink - November DT ReCap

2011-11-28T05:00:00.057-06:00

Happy Monday,

Today, I have a recap collage of this months Amber Ink posts.

Tomorrow, I will be passing the Orange torch on, so tune in tomorrow to see who will be the next Orange Amber Ink torchbearer!

Check out all the November Design Team recaps...

If you missed any of the posts, click on the pictures below.
Until Tomorrow...
Blessings,
Deb

{TAC} Post 4: Happy Thanksgiving

2011-11-23T05:00:00.015-06:00

Happy Thanksgiving!

...a day early. This was my Thanksgiving card this year. I used the TAC set "Contemporary Greetings" -- so love this set. Perhaps it will available again soon. I hope so.

This was a super simple card to mass produce. The leaves are a new Shapeabilities die called Foliage.

I stamped the greeting on the PTI Kraft cardstock, then positioned the die and ran it thru my Grand Calibur machine.

Behind the cutout I positioned 3"x4" piece patterned paper, K&Company {Best of K&Co 360 page paper stack}. I put 4 pop dots on the back of the kraft cardsock around the cut out then held it over the piece of patterned paper, positioned it and pressed down. Added 4 more pop dots to the corners and attached it to the base card (Bazzill Ruby Red).

Here is another version I made for the homebound ministry...

Check out what the other chicks are up to today...

Diana Maldonado

Debra Miller <--- You are Here

Laura Nehring

Carol Norby

Missy Owoc

Christine Pennington (Coordinator)

Donna Thielker

Praying your Thanksgiving is wonderful...

Truly Thankful,

Deb

Nina B Blog Hop Winner!

2011-11-23T04:00:00.001-06:00

Hi All!

We have a winner from our We LOVE Nina B blog hop! Trish Cudney...Congrats Trish!

Blessings,
Deb

Amber Ink: Such a Fungi

2011-11-22T05:00:00.013-06:00

Today, I have my last Amber Ink Design Team post. {Sigh} It has been a fun month. Well, besides a recap next week and the passing of the torch.

This is one of my favorites - "Such a Fungi". Hilarious! Love the play on words. This image is only 50 cents! Can you believe it?? You get 2 images too, one with hearts and one without. What a deal!

This card was made with my "little" brother in mind. Tomorrow is his birthday.{He will be 39} I hope he gets a kick out it. I think he will. He IS such a fungi - I mean fun guy.

The plaid paper is also Amber Ink ipaper "Schoolgirl Plaid - Goldenrod Tiny".

Supplies -- Amber Ink "Such a Fungi", Amber Ink ipaper "Schoolgirl Plaid - Goldenrod Tiny", Bazzill Cheddar and Pear, Copic X-Press It cardstock, Copic Markers.

Copic Colors: YR15, YR18, E09, Y32, Y35, YR23, YR24, YG91, YG93, YG95

Hope you enjoyed today's post. Check out the Amber Ink Blog!
Blessings,
Deb

Biblical Impressions: Cardinal

2011-11-20T05:00:00.014-06:00

Happy Sunday!

I have a Biblical Impressions image to share today. I've been wanting to use this image for awhile. I bought it because it reminded me of my mother-in-law. The first Christmas I spent with Mark's family, many years ago now, was in Ohio at his mothers house. Her tree was decorated with red cardinals - it was SO striking. So this is her birthday card, which is next Saturday. I know she will love it.

It was an image on a full plate I bought called "Stocking". It has some great Christmas and winter images. I hope to use the ornaments on the same plate soon.

The "pine sprig" is from a different plate called "landscape". I did find this one individually #38916 Pine Sprig $2.75.

Supplies -- Biblical Impressions Cardinal, PTI Pure Poppy and Kraft cardstock, Bazzill Salsa Verde cardstock, Copic XPress It cardstock, Copic Markers, Copic Opaque white (snow), Memento Black ink, Palette Burnt Umber ink.

Copic Colors: R22, R24, R29, R59, YG93, YG95, YG97, E55, E57, E59, W-1

Thanks for stopping by...

Blessings,

Deb

{TAC} November Blog Hop: Nina B

2011-11-19T07:30:00.002-06:00

Today we have a {TAC} hop! We LOVE Nina B.

I have a card created with a Nina B image called "Dotted Peony". It is available again thru Layers of Color! The dots are from the hostess set "Circles of Love".

The line of dots were stamped using Belle Rose Palette ink on Bazzill Raspberry Splash cardstock.

I used Nestabilities Oval and Label 18, stamped the image using Memento tuxedo black ink. The green cardstock is Bazzill Kiwi Crush. The image was colored using Copic Markers: R32, R35, R37, YG63, YG67.

This card was for the last class I taught as an Angel Company demo. {Sigh} When I taught Copic coloring techniques, I learned that step by step coloring keys work really will. This was a "shoe box gathering" set up, my open house, so I did the instruction all on one sheet to go with the shoebox of supplies to create the card. If it were a sit down party atmosphere where we were creating the card together, I would create a key for each color. That way everyone could start coloring with one color family then trade colors with their neighbor. This also worked very well.

This is the step by step coloring instruction for this card...

This teaching technique was something I shared during my seminar presentation. I have several examples from classes I had done over the last couple years. Other {former} angels taught in a similar way, maybe you do too.

I show every step in my color key, where I add the colors and also the blending steps. This way anyone can follow it even someone who had never picked up a Copic marker before.

One of the questions I was asked at seminar is if I let people use my markers - yes I do. (I let children use my markers too) Life is short - share the joy. The tips are replaceable if there is a mishap.

We would love it if you joined our {TAC} blog hop! Entries must use a Nina B set which appeared in the 2011 TAC catalog. To join our hop, link in using the button below and the full address to your blog post.

One lucky hopper will win the Nina B set “Katy”! {Thanks SO much Nina!} The winner will be chosen at random; design team members are not eligible to win. This challenge is open until 11:54 pm (CST) Tuesday, November 22^nd, so please join us!

Be sure to visit all the chicks:

Carol Norby
Christine Pennington (Coordinator)
Debra Miller <--- You are Here
Diana Maldonado

Donna Thielker

Laura Nehring

Missy Owoc

Hope you enjoy the rest of the Nina B. hop.
Blessings,
Deb

get the InLinkz code

Amber Ink: Gumdrop Penguin

2011-11-18T05:00:00.026-06:00

Today, we have a Totally Papercrafts challenge - Black and White sponsored by Amber Ink! I used a new ipaper "Alice Diamonds, Whoopie Pie, Itty Bitty" and image "Gumdrop Penguin - May I Help You?" from Amber Ink.

I colored the penguin with a black gel pen. Very penguin-like don't you think?

Hope you enjoyed today's post. Check out the Amber Ink blog.

Blessings,

Deb

Mabelle RO: Gratitude Hop

2011-11-17T05:00:00.012-06:00

Happy Thursday!

Mabelle R.O. is having a Gratitude Blog Hop over at Whimsy and Stars. You have time if you would like to join in. The hop ends November 29th at 6pm (Eastern). Did I mention there is blog candy?? Three random hoppers will win a $9 gift certificate toward digis!

Here is my submission. I used MRO Friends and the sentiment is TAC.

Supplies -- MRO Friends, MME Gertie (on clearance Memory-works), Bazzill Ruby Red, Bazzill Rain, X-Press It cardstock, PTI vintage buttons, Copics.

Copic Colors -- Skin: E00, E11, E13, E21, R02; Hair: E33, E35, E37, E09; Clothes: R22, R24, R29, YG93, YG95, YG97, BG72, BG75, BG78, YR21, YR23, YR24, W-1

Hope you enjoy the hop!

Blessings

Deb

This card was also entered in a Gratitude Challenge over at Stampin Sisters in Christ!

The challenge is inspired by scripture:

1 Thessalonians 5:18 "Give thanks in all circumstances for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."

Amber Ink: Love Bunny - Kiss Kiss

2011-11-16T05:00:00.007-06:00

Today, I have another post for the Amber Ink Design Team. I'm featuring an image from Amber's "Love Bunny" line called "Kiss-Kiss - Fluffy Bottoms". Love it!

Another perfect image, this one for my sister's anniversary card December 15th! I'm getting so much done. I'm ahead - Yay!

I got out my Coluzzle templates - I had a funky heart shape that I think is the perfect background. The fluffy tails were painted with Copic Opaque White. The sentiment is from Biblical Impressions.

Supplies -- Amber Ink "Love Bunny - Kiss Kiss - Fluffy Bottoms", Biblical Impressions "Just For You", PTI Kraft cardstock, Bazzill Quartz, Coluzzle Heart template, Copic Opaque White, Kai mini scissors, Noir Palette ink.

Hope you enjoyed today's post! Check out the Amber Ink Blog!

Bunny Kisses,

Deb

Amber Ink: But I Need It!

2011-11-14T06:00:00.000-06:00

Today, I have another amazing Amber Ink image. This is from the Amber Girls line and the set is called "I Need to Have It".

What a fun image and perfect for my niece's birthday card. The patterned paper is an Amber Ink ipaper "Spin Pin Tiny" - LOVE the colors. The paper files are super high resolution so when they are printed on your home printer they look like purchased designer paper!

Supplies -- Amber Ink "But I Need it", Amber Ink ipaper "Spin Pin Tiny", Biblical Impressions "Happy Birthday", Copic X-Press It cardstock, Bazzill Great Lakes, Lime Crush, Berrylicious cardstock

Copic Colors: E00, E21, E11, YR21, YR23, YR24, YG13, YG17, BG53, B24, B26, R24, R29, RV63, RV66.

Hope you enjoyed todays post. Check out the Amber Ink Blog.
Abundant Blessings,
Deb

Biblical Impressions: Every Good

2011-11-13T05:00:00.058-06:00

Happy Sunday,

Today, I have a simple card which is actually made from a left over scrap. This is the negative of the Shapeabilities Grommet Tags I used in my November 7th MRO Friends post. The die leaves a great window shape, perfect for a verse or sentiment.

The verse is from Biblical Impressions "Every Good" ($2.75). Stamped with Burnt Umber Palette ink.

I've had this ribbon for quite a long time and haven't used it until now. It is from May Arts. I haven't created a card around a ribbon in awhile.

I pulled the cardstock colors from the ribbon, PTI Kraft, Terracotta Tile, Spring Moss. The button is also from PTI - Fine Linen Vintage buttons and rustic cream button twine too.

Hope you enjoyed today's card!

Blessings to you...

Deb

Amber Ink: Red - Orange Challenge

2011-11-10T05:00:00.011-06:00

Today - we have a color challenge! The color challenge is Red-Orange over at Less is More. This is a Clean and Simple (CAS) challenge too.

Here is my entry. I used the new Leaf ipaper from Amber Ink. Love the Fall colors.

Thanks for stopping by!

Blessings,

Deb

{TAC} Post 3: New Creation

2011-11-09T05:00:00.037-06:00

Today I'm featuring a project: a covered composition notebook. I have made several of these over the past couple months and they all turned out different.

I thought this would be a great notebook for bible study, a prayer journal, any purpose really. It has a matching pen and bookmark. I used Maggie SWIC, cardstock and ribbon for this project. The stamp set is TAC New Creation.

I found Pentel brand pens at WalMart. The great thing about these pens is the end of the pen twists off, so patterned paper can be inserted in the barrel. LOVE that.

I covered the front and back covers of the notebook with Maggie light purple cardstock. It was cut to 8" x 12", then I ran it thru my Xyron machine to make it a huge sticker. The inner liner piece is also from Maggie, cut to 9-1/2" x 6-3/4", then ran thru the Xyron machine.

I lined up the cardstock with the edge of the black binding on the notebook for both the front and back. There was about 1" of cardstock hanging over on the 3 sides.

I cut the corner out of the cardstock creating 3 tabs.

Folded the tabs over.

I didn't worry about the rounded corner on the notebook, I made it square and bent over the point, like a hard cover book.

The front cover was straight forward, just added the patterned liner piece on the inside to finish it. The back cover, however, I taped down the ends of the ribbon bookmark and loops (front and back) for the pen first, then added my inner liner.

I stamped the image using Mementos Tuxedo Black ink on Ivory cardstock. I colored it with Copic markers. Before I started, I tested my colors on a scrap piece of ivory paper - YR15, YR21, YR23, YR24, V20, V25, RV63, RV66, RV69, YG93, YG97, YG99.

I added some pastel blue chalk as a background. I went over the whole image, which does give the colored areas a cloudy look. The great thing about chalk is that it is erasable. I did go over the colored areas with an eraser so the colors would be more vibrant. I distressed the image around the edges with Cognac palette ink, then added some Burnt Umber palette ink. This is my favorite distressing/aging technique.

The image is matted with Maggie dark purple, green cardstock. I added ribbon and a bow (Maggie). The image is attached to the front cover with pop dots.

Supplies -- Stamps: TAC New Creation, Papers: Maggie SWIC and Cardstock, Kraft and Brown Cardstock, Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Cognac Palette, Burnt Umber Palette, Pastel Chalks, Copic Markers.

Here are a couple other versions:

TAC God So Loved and TAC Winchester SWIC

Copic on Kraft cardstock: YR15, YR21, YR23, YR24, E55, E57, E59, V17, V25

Check out what the other chicks are up to today...

Diana Maldonado

Debra Miller <--- You are Here

Laura Nehring

Carol Norby

Missy Owoc

Christine Pennington (Coordinator)

Donna Thielker

Hope you have a Fabulous Day!

Blessings,

Deb

Amber Ink: Time to Leaf iPaper

2011-11-08T06:00:00.002-06:00

Today, I have some new Fall ipapers to show off for Amber Ink. This is "Time to Leaf - Goldenrod". If it is not already available - it will be soon.

Amber Ink has great digital papers. They are high resolution and the detail and colors are brilliant when print on your home printer. Love the colors of this paper, really wonderful Fall colors. There 3 more color palettes available in this leaf pattern.

I cut some of the leaves out from the paper and a added them to the sentiment with some coordinating buttons.

Supplies -- Amber Ink ipaper "Time to Leaf - Goldenrod", Quote The Angel Company, Bazzill Pomegranate, Ivory cardstock, Nestabilities Labels 18, Bag-O-Buttons "Hall Pass", PTI Rustic Cream Button Twine.

Hope you enjoyed this post. Check out the Amber Ink blog!

Fall Blessings,

Deb

Mabelle RO: Friends

2011-11-07T05:00:00.020-06:00

Happy Monday!

Today, I have a Mabelle RO rubber stamp image to show. Mabelle has digi's of course, but she also recently came out with a rubber stamp line too. Her rubber stamps are deep etched red rubber mounted with cling foam. There is some trimming required.

If you like to index your stamps (like I do), I have instructions on how I do that here. Or see the "Indexing Your Stamps" tab above on this blog to get to the link also.

This image is from the set "Friends". I thought I would use one of the smaller images from the set.

I also used a Shapeabilities die I hadn't used yet - "Grommet Tags". I cut the shape out in 2 cardstock colors, PTI Kraft and PTI Aqua Mist. Stamped on the kraft tag, cut out the center portion and layered it on the aqua tag. The image was stamped on X-Press It cardstock, colored with Copic markers, cut out and layered on the Kraft tag.

The scalloped and embossed detail at the bottom of the orange cardstock is Nestabilities Labels 17.

There is a "Dress it Up" micro-mini "Romance" button in the top grommet hole. I found them online at Joann.com. They are tiny.

Supplies -- Mabelle RO Friends, Memory-Works Year.o.graphy, PTI Pure Poppy, Orange Zest, Aqua Mist and Kraft cardstock, X-Press It Cardstock, Mini Button, PTI Thread, Spellbinders Grommet Tags and Label 17, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Copic markers

Copic Colors: R46, R59, YR04, YR07, YG93, YG95, YG97

Hope you enjoyed today's Mabelle DT post.

Abundant Blessings,

Deb

Biblical Impressions: Scripture

2011-11-06T05:00:00.060-06:00

Happy Sunday!

I mentioned the service project at church for our missionaries several weeks ago. In my first Biblical Impressions post "Hope Love", I shared the card for the missionaries care packages.

I wanted to share one of the projects. I thought this was an amazing idea. We called it {30 Days of Encouragement}.

The idea was to create a package of cards, 30, with encouraging scripture on one side. On the other side, the blank side, a personal message of encouragement or prayer or thank you was written during our service activity. 30 days worth of encouragement a new card, new prayer, new scripture each day.

This was actually how I was recruited to help with this service project - my husband came home and asked if I would cut out the cards using my Nestabilities dies. I said sure.

Little did I know that they wanted 30 for each missionary and we were creating care packages for 12 missionaries. 360 cards - whew.

It went fast actually with my Grand Calibur. I chose 6 dies and cut 2 sheets of cardstock at a time. This actually cut and embossed at the same time with one run through the machine. Praise God!

Then I chose 30 different scripture verses. Biblical Impressions has whole sheets of amazing scripture verses, different fonts, different translations for a great variety. They were really perfect. Again Praise God!

This project was very well received and the personal messages written on the back of each card were truly amazing. Turned out better than we could have ever imagined. Praise God!

I packaged them using a clear envelope and made a simple header with kraft cardstock (4.25 x 4.5"). The resealable end of the envelope is at the bottom so it can be opened and the cards can be taken out without removing the header. I punched 2 holes through the folded header and bottom of the envelope about 1/2" in and tied it all together with a ribbon.

I really loved this project. My prayer is that the missionaries are uplifted by this personalized and prayer filled gift from those who created their care package.

Blessings this week...

Deb

Memory-Works and Unity Stamps

2011-11-05T05:00:00.107-05:00

Hi All,

I signed up with Memory-Works a few weeks ago. In this past weeks posts, I have been using some of the name brand paper lines they carry. Today, I'm using both their patterned papers and some of the stamps they carry. They carry Unity Stamps.

I have 2 cards to share today. The first one uses "Hello My Friend".

This is how they come, deep etched red rubber, mounted and pre-cut.

The foam is black which kind of threw me for a loop, because I like to index my stamps. It is not too late once they are mounted. I have step by step instructions just go to the "Indexing your Stamps" tab above.

Then I thought - I wonder if Palette New Canvas (white) would work and it did! Yay! Ok - back to the card.

The heart consists of 3 layers. The base is yellow cardstock (PTI Lemon Tart), orange patterned paper heart on top of that and the flowers are the 3rd layer, white Xpress it cardstock colored with Copic markers. The patterned cardstock is Crate Paper "Farmhouse".

The second card is "Call Me". I used Basic Grey "Little Black Dress" patterned paper for this card.

A little bakers twine to finish the card and this is a really quick one.

These stamps are from the Spring 2011 Memory-Works catalog. Both stamp sets are on clearance, so if you like them - now is the time to contact your Memory-Works consultant, because quanitues are limited.

Cleck out the clearance area online. That is really the reason I joined, so many pretty things in one place, plus great clearance discounts. I love a sale!

The new catalog came out in September, all new papers, all new stamps. I have a link to the new catalog on my left side bar.

If you would like to learn more about Memory-Works or a catalog drop me an e-mail.

Hope you enjoyed today's Memory-Works post.

Blessings,

Deb

Mabelle RO: Ornament Angel

2011-11-04T05:00:00.008-05:00

Hi All,

Look at this cutie! This is Mabelle RO's latest digi "Ornament Angel". A preview for her next release.

Mabelle also has an awesome sale on her esty site - Buy 2 digi's get 1 FREE! This sale goes until Dec 10th.

Supplies -- MRO Ornament Angel, Lily Bee Designs "Jingle", Bazzill Pomegranate, Salsa Verde, Nestabilities Circles and Lacey Circles, Copic Markers.

Copic Colors: E00, E11, E21, E13, R02, R46, R59, B91, B95, B99, YG93, YG95, YG97, E31, E55, E57, E59, E81

Hope you enjoy today's post.

Blessings,

Deb

This card was entered in the following -

Christmas Inspirations - 2W, 2E, must be Christmas - (2nd week) Bows

The Ribbon Girls - 2W, Must use ribbon - (2nd week) Jingle all the way to Christmas

Latina Crafter/Softpencil Studio Nativity and BOGO Sale!

2011-11-03T07:19:00.006-05:00

Happy Thursday!

I have news of a great sale again today! The Nativity collection of stamps are buy one get one 50% off over at Latina Crafter. This is a new start up business for my friend Diana. She has teamed up with Elizabeth from Softpencil Studios, who was an illustrator for The Angel Company. Here is the sales flyer...

This stamp is clear photopolymer and stamps a nice clean image. Other images are offered in red rubber with cling. Use the pull down selector to choose your 2 stamps at the discounted price. It is all thru PayPal for super easy checkout!

This BOGO offer ends November 5th!

Today's card uses the new Nativity set. Isn't it sweet? These are great sets to color with Copics.

Supplies -- Latina Crafter/Soft Pencil Nativity, MME Hattie (Memory-Works), Bazzill Cheddar and gray, PTI vintage buttons and thread, Ribbon, Copics

Copic Colors: YR21, YR23, YR24, BG70, BG72, BG75, E00, E11, E21, E13, R02, E31, E33, E37, E39, T2, T3, T4

Hope you enjoyed today's card and will visit Diana over at Latina Crafters.
Many Blessings,
Deb

Mabelle RO: Pumpkin Girl

2011-11-01T05:00:00.014-05:00

Happy Tuesday!

Great News today! Mabelle asked me to join her awesome design team and I start today along with good friend Christine! Check out all the DT members on the left side bar.

To celebrate - I'm featuring MRO Pumkpin Girl. The patterned papers are from Memory-Works, My Minds Eye "Mabel", which is actually in the clearance area believe it or not!

Supplies -- Mabelle RO Pumpkin Girl digi, Memory-Works MME Mabel, Bazzill Papaya, TAC Brown, Copic X-Press It Cardstock, Antique Copper Eyelet, Ribbon.

Copic Colors: BG10, BG70, BG72, BG75, E00, E21, E11, E13, R02, YR12, YR15, YR18, YR21, YR23, YR24, W2, W4

Mabelle has a wonderful sale going on - buy 2 digis get 1 Free. Also if you join her Facebook page she has a Freebie this week! Sneak peek from her next release!! I love Mabelle.

Supply Links -

Hope you enjoyed today's post.
Many Blessings,
Deb
xx

Amber Ink: Super Hero Boy

2011-10-31T09:00:00.090-05:00

Today is my first post for the Amber Ink Design Team!

A simple layout today, this image is really easy to cut out, even it you don't like cutting images out.

This is "Super Hero" one of Amber's cute Kiddos. I also used an Amber Ink ipaper called Bubble Fizz White - Tiny.

Supplies -- Amber Ink Super Hero digi, Amber ink ipaper Bubble Fizz White - Tiny, Bazzill Crimson, Leapfrog and Beeswax cardstock, Copic XPress It Cardstock.

Copic Colors: YR21, YR23, YR24, B41, B45, B37, R24, R29, R59, E00, E21, E11

Links to Amber Ink:

Hope you enjoyed today's post! Check out the Amber Ink Blog!
Blessings
Deb

Mabelle RO: Blessed Harvest

2011-10-31T05:00:00.061-05:00

Happy Mabelle Monday,

This morning I have another image from Mabelle RO. This is Blessed Harvest.

This card also features some patterned paper from Memory-Works, the Simple Stories line called "Year.o.graphy". Just love the colors.

Supplies -- Mabelle RO Blessed Harvest Digi, Memory-Works Year.o.graphy, Bazzill Saguaro, TAC Brown, Nestabilities Label 21 and Circles.

Copic Colors: E31, E55, E57, E59, BG70, YG93, YG95, YG97, YR12, YR15, YR18, YR24.

Here is how I combined the Nestie Circle and the cut out:

Links to Supplies -

Abundant Blessings,
Deb

Biblical Impressions: Beaver

2011-10-30T05:00:00.018-05:00

Hi All,

This Sunday, I have another masculine card with a great image from Biblical Impressions, Beaver. The thinking of you is also a Biblical stamp.

Supplies -- Biblical Impressions Beaver ($2.75), Biblical Impressions Thinking of You ($2.75), Cardstock: PTI Kraft, TAC Brown, Copic XPress It, Patterned Paper: '360 Best of K&Company paper pack, Copics, Twine

Copic Colors: E31, E33, E35, E37, B41, B45, B37

Blessings,

Deb

Amber Ink - Go Orange!

2011-10-28T09:00:00.032-05:00

Hi All,

Great News! I've been handed the Orange Amber Ink torch for November. Thanks Michelle.

My first post for Amber Ink is Monday, October 31st - it's going to be "Super".

Amber's illustrations are SO fun. Digi's are available as jpeg or tiff files. There are sets and individual images. She has great i-papers too...downloads you print yourself.

This is a one month race, 6 posts. I already have on my running shoes, so I'm ready to start! Check out Amber Ink blog!

The torches have been passed...

PINK: From Sara Gough to Meredith Winston

BRONZE: From Susanna Sirviö to Kirsi Kirjavainen aka Pipertäjä

BLUE: From Kristin Robbins to Leigh Penner

PURPLE: From Esther Porter to Jessica

ORANGE: From Michelle Single to Debra Miller

Are you Ready?? Let the games begin!

Hope you have a great weekend!
Blessings,
Deb

{TAC} Post 2: Lovely Butterfly

2011-10-26T05:00:00.142-05:00

Happy {TAC} Wednesday,

Today, I have another post using a TAC image, Lovely Butterfly. This was my design team swap and the project handout for my presentation at seminar back in June.

The technique presented was using multiple mediums (Copic, Chalk, Ink - in that order) to create a vintage look. I started with coloring the Copic parts of the image.

Copic Colors: Face E21, R01 (cheek),

Dress RV63, V12, Accents YR21, YR23, V06

Then I added some light blue pastel chalk to the upper half of the image and green chalk to the lower half. I cut a round sponge in half and used the flat to brush off the excess chalk. The great thing about chalk is it is erasable! Don't like it or went into your image get out an eraser and touch things up - love that.

Next, I used the round portion of my sponge to apply Palette Cognac ink to the edges. I dab the sponge in the ink and start off the page and blot inward keeping the darkest ink at the edge and lighter ink farther in. You can also drag or rub the inked sponge on your image.

Lastly, I added Palette Burnt Umber ink over that, not going as far into the image. Sometimes I get heavy handed with the distressing, it is all personal taste. I also run the 4 edges of the image in the ink pad to get a nice dark edge.

This was my finished swap.

I cut a piece of cardstock 3.5" x 9.25" and scored at 2.25", 4.5", 4.75". Your average square note pad is 3". I matted the note pad with brown cardstock 3.25" square. The image was matted with brown cardstock also and the bottom half was attached to the front. (Note: the notepads I used were thin less that .25" thick, adjust accordingly for thicker notepads)

Hope enjoyed today's post - check out what the other chicks are up to...

Diana Maldonado

Debra Miller <--- You are Here

Laura Nehring

Carol Norby

Missy Owoc

Christine Pennington (Coordinator)

Donna Thielker

Abundant Blessings,

Deb

Mabelle RO: Sunflower Teddy

2011-10-24T05:00:00.025-05:00

Happy Monday,

Today I have another card to share using a Mabelle RO digi, Sunflower Teddy. I love this image. He is so cute.

Supplies -- Mabelle RO digi Sunflower Teddy, Cardstock: Bazzill Whirlpool, TAC brown, Copic X-Press It white, Patterned Paper '360 Best of K&Company'

Copic Colors: E30, E31, E33, E35, E37; BG10, BG70, BG72, BG75; YG61, YG63, YG67; YR21, YR23, YR24

Hope you enjoy todays card idea.
Blessings,
Deb
xx

Biblical Impressions: Duck

2011-10-23T05:00:00.009-05:00

Happy Sunday,

This Sunday, I'm featuring another Biblical Impressions image, Duck. This is a great image for a masculine card. To create some interest I cut out the top portion of the image. A simple layout for any occassion.

Supplies -- Biblical Impressions Duck ($3.75), Cardstock: Bazzill Evening Surf, TAC Brown, Copic XPress It, Patterned Paper '360 Best of K&Company', Copics, Twine

Copic Colors: B41, B45, YG11; YG93, YG95, YG97; YR23, YR24; E30, E31, E33, E35

Abundant Blessings,

Deb

{TAC} We LOVE Mabelle RO Blog Hop Winner

2011-10-20T08:56:00.000-05:00

We have a winner for our Mabelle RO Blog Hop!

Diane H - Congratulations! Mabelle will be contacting you about picking your digis.

Mabelle RO: Cups of Kindness

2011-10-17T05:00:00.013-05:00

Happy Monday!

Today I'm featuring a Mabelle RO digi - Cups of Kindness. Love this set. I've kind of been in Fall mode with my colors lately, so I decided to brighten things up with a citrus colored card. The colors were inspired by this fun K&Company paper.

Supplies -- Mabelle RO Cups of Kindness, Cardstock: Bazzill Grapefruit Bliss, Apple Crush, Raspberry Splash, Copics, Ribbon

Copic Colors: RV21, RV23, RV25, RV09, YR12, YR15, YR18, YG13, YG17, Y11, Y13, Y15

Mabelle's Christmas/Winter digi line debuts Tuesday, Oct 18th so be sure to check it out.

Hope you enjoyed this fun card.

Sunny Blessings,

Deb

xx

get the InLinkz code

Biblical Impressions: Pumpkin Patch

2011-10-16T05:00:00.011-05:00

Happy Sunday,

The Biblical Impressions image I'm featuring today is called Pumpkin Patch. Patterned papers are from the best of K&Company paper stack.

I was asked how the stitching was done on my Oct 12th post, so I created this card to show stitching.

I use a foam mat (yellow), paper piercer and plastic mesh canvas. This was a tip I picked up from an angel several years ago.

I line up the mesh with my cardstock.

Then I pierced the cardstock using the mesh to guide my spacing.

This is a nice look.

Or add thread.

Instead of stitching you could also use this technique to create a dot border using a gel pen.

Copic: YR15, YR18, YR24, YG93, YG95, YG97, E55, E57, E59

Memento black ink, Pastel and Earth Tone Chalks

Hope you enjoy today's card.
Happy Sweetest Day!
Deb
xx

{TAC} Oct. Blog Hop: We LOVE Mabelle R.O.

2011-10-15T07:59:00.004-05:00

Happy Saturday!

Today we are having a {TAC} Blog Hop, the theme is any Mabelle RO image (rubber) which appeared in a TAC catalog. I used Lucy, which was in the 2010 Fall Supplement. This was my 1st chance using it!

I chose to do a very simple layout and focus on the coloring of this cutie. I love to cut portions of an image out to create interest. I don't love that I cut Lucy's ear in the process {sigh}.

Copic Colors: Pumpkin YR15, YR18, YR24, Acorn, E30, E31, E55, E57, E59, Ground YG93, YG95, YG97, Dress B41, B45, B37, Lucy W1, W2, W3, W4, W5, RV00, RV02

We would love it if you joined our hop. Please use a Mabelle RO image (rubber), post on your blog and link in using the link below and the full extension of your blog post. This hop will be open for a few days (ends Oct 18th at 11 pm) and there will be a chance win blog candy! {Thanks Mabelle!}

Be sure to visit all the chicks:

Debra {You are Here}

Hope you enjoy the Mabelle R.O. hop!

Abundant Blessings,

Deb

XX

get the InLinkz code

Dessert Day Blog Hop!

2011-10-14T01:00:00.054-05:00

Happy Dessert Day!

Friday, October 14th is Dessert Day believe it or not and we are having a hop to celebrate. How Yummy!

Today, I'm featuring a Mabelle RO digi, this was freebie earlier in the year. What a fun image. Be sure to join Mabelle's Facebook page, this is where she announces when new images come out. She just released 5 sets this week in rubber (a brand new venture) and the Christmas/Winter digi collection debuts Tuesday, October 18th!

Supplies -- Mabelle RO b-day turtle digi, Cardstock: TAC Hip Hop (retired), Copic X-Press It, Bazzill Pansy and Pauly Poo, Brads, Copics

Copic Colors: B02, B05, B24; Y15, Y17, YR12; YG11, YG13, YG17, V15, V17, V09

Mark Mabelle's Blog in your favorites - she has a wonderfully talented design team. A great place to go for inspiration and fun images.

If you would like to join this hop, it is open to images from any company. Post your dessert themed creation on your blog and link in using the link tool below and the full extension to your post. Add the Html code to your post and have a link to all the creations from this hop.

Hope you enjoy the rest of the hop!

Sweet Blessings,

Deb

xx

get the InLinkz code

{TAC} Post 1: Enjoy the Scenery

2011-10-12T05:00:00.159-05:00

Hello All,

Today is the first official post for {TAC} Design Team. I decided to share part of my presentation from Seminar in June 2011. I shared how to create a background that is not there or fully drawn. My example was my 2011 catalog cover submission, using TAC Enjoy the Scenery.

Copic Colors: Path YR21, YR23, YR24; Lettering YR23, YR24

Greenery YG91, YG93, YG95, YG97, Water B000

First, I examined the image looking for clues from the illustrator. There are some hints. There is a little squiggle in the front wheel which I took as the edge of the road or at least to suggest direction. There looks like a lake behind her with the reflections of trees in the water. So I used a feathering motion to create the trees, water, golden path and grass. I color from light to dark building depth.

Notice I colored right through the lady on the bike. I did this to make it easier on myself. I wanted smooth transitions and complete coverage. She will be paper pieced in a later step.

Next, I added some sky (light blue chalk) and distressed the edges with Palette Cognac and Burnt Umber ink and a sponge. This is one of my favorite aging techniques - creates a great vintage look. Perfect for this image.

Lastly, I added the lady to the bike. The trickiest part of this was to decide where her skirt ended. All the parts of the bike near her skirt, pedal and handle bars are part of this extra piece. I colored her shoe, skirt, gloves, face and hair. Her coat is also paperpieced (TAC Maggie SWIC). I've made several of these and sometimes I paperpieced the hat out of the same Maggie cardstock, sometimes it is colored.

Copic Colors: Face E21, R02 (cheek), Hair E55, E57, E59, Skirt V06, V09, V15, Handle Bars W3, Wheels E59, Shoe and gloves YR21, YR23, YR24

Front of card - closed

Close up of the image - you can better see where I paperpieced. There is a natural place to separate the bike and the ladies skirt near the left knee above the fork of the bike.

Surprise! There is more to this card. It is an easel card and I continued the road. You could add a post it note pad in the paths place and create a fun and functional desk top decoration. More on that idea on the 26th our next {TAC} post. Part 2 of my seminar presentation in 2 weeks.

I covered a lot of things in my presentation about design, tips and tricks, layouts, sketching, color selection, Copic techniques and "aha moments" from Copic Intermediate certification class I took the day before. Drop me a note if there is something specific you would like me to blog about.

Check out the rest of the chicks...

Diana Maldonado

Debra Miller <--- You are Here

Laura Nehring

Carol Norby

Missy Owoc

Christine Pennington (Coordinator)

Nichole Taylor

Donna Thielker

Until next time! Thanks for stopping by...

God's Blessings,

Deb

Biblical Impressions: Lighthouse

2011-10-09T05:00:00.007-05:00

Happy Sunday,

I have another card using an image from Biblical Impressions this Sunday, called Lighthouse. This image comes on the same sheet as Faith Hope from last week. The color scheme is very similar to last Sunday's card as well.

Supplies -- Lighthouse, Cardstock: Copic X-Press It, Bazzill Stonewash, Saguaro and Yam, Pastel Chalk, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Buttons, Twine, Copic Markers.

Copic Colors: E30, E31, E33, Y17, YR15, YR18, YR24, YG93, YG95, YG97

Hope you enjoyed today's Biblical Impressions Card.

Thanks for stopping by...

Abundant Blessings,

Deb

Breast Cancer Awareness Blog Hop!

2011-10-05T01:00:00.046-05:00

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, to raise awareness we are having a blog hop! I used a Nina B set, Scalloped Circles, stamped with Cloud White VersaMagic ink on Watermelon Sensation Bazzill cardstock.

I used Nestabilities Labels 4 and embossed the white DCWV cardstock with a Tim Holtz texture plate Regal Flourishes. The mat is Bazzill Guava Sensation.

I made an awareness ribbon with some pink ribbon from my stash and a pearl gem to finish it off.

If you would like to join this hop, it is an open hop, feel free to use stamps from any company. Just use the link below and the full extention of your blog post to join. Add the html code to your post and you will have links to all stops on this blog hop.

Hope you enjoy the hop!

Abundant Blessings,

Deb

XX

get the InLinkz code

Biblical Impressions: Faith Hope

2011-10-02T05:00:00.146-05:00

Hello All,

Today I'm featuring a set from Biblical Impressions called Faith Hope. I love this set! Ironically, it has taken me 7+ years to use it. It was one of the last stamps I bought from Biblical before signing up with The Angel Company. Last week I mounted it and used it! What a great feeling.

This card was designed for a service project coming up at my church in October. We will be creating care packages for the 12 missionary families we support around the world. These cards will be signed by all who create the care packages.

I felt this set was perfect to thank them for their commitment and hard work spreading the gospel. Missionary work is such a labor of Love. It is a process which starts with planting seeds. My hope is this card will be an encouragement as they interact with people in all stages of the process.

This is a 4" x 8" card. The colored images were cut out and distressed using palette inks and a sponge then popped using pop dots. Faux stitching was added using the ScorPal and ScorBog. The card was finished with a twine bow.

Supplies -- BI Faith Hope; Cardstock: Copic X-press It, Bazzill Yam, Jacaranda, Saguaro; Pastel Chalks, Palette Burnt Umber and Cognac inks, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, ScorBug, Twine, Copic Markers

Copic colors:

Pot: YR15, YR18, YR24

Foliage: YG93, YG95, YG97

Fruit: B23, V17

Water: B21, B23

Sun: Y17, YR24

Ground: E55, E57, E59

Frame: YG97

Next week, I will be sharing a card using the lighthouse image from the same sheet.

Biblical Impressions stamps are deep impression red rubber images (rubber only no mounting foam). See the links on the right side bar, Biblical Impressions, Eureka, QRK Stampede, 3 stamps companies in one, over 10,000 images. A sheet of images are $24.95, the single image Faith Hope is $8.50.

Thanks for stopping by...

Abundant Blessings,

Deb

{TAC} Totally Awesome Chicks Design Team

2011-10-01T05:00:00.009-05:00

Hi All,

Today is the debut post for a brand new design team, {TAC}: Totally Awesome Chicks. This design team is an effort to keep images from The Angel Company (the original TAC) out there and visible. There were just so many great images over the 14+ years.

Like this classic: TAC Bloomin' Boxes (2006-07)

Colored with PrismaColor pencil and Mineral Spirits

Meet the Chicks...

Diana Maldonado

Debra Miller <--- You are Here

Laura Nehring

Carol Norby

Missy Owoc

Christine Pennington (Coordinator)

Nichole Taylor

Donna Thielker

Kerry Urbatch

See Christine's blog for more info about the team.

Our team will be posting the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. There will be a Blog Hop on the 3rd Saturday of the month open to everyone. Create a card that fits the theme, post and link in to the hop to win blog candy!

October Schedule:

Wednesday, October 12th - Any TAC image

Saturday, October 15th Hop - Theme: Mabelle RO image from any TAC catalog

(Blog Candy to hoppers!)

Wednesday, October 26th - Any TAC image

This is a 3 month commitment, so if you are a former "Angel", have lots of TAC images you would love to use again and are interested in being on the next design team starting in January - contact Christine.

We hope you mark down these dates.
Blessings,

Deb

First Day of Autumn

2011-09-23T01:00:00.019-05:00

Happy 1st Day of Autumn!

We are hopping today - and hoping we have some willing to play on short notice. For this post, I dug out a set I never used before it retired, "Squirrely Girl". It is a seasonal set, spring, summer, fall, winter...this cute girl and her squirrel. It can be found in TAC Inspiration Avenue 2009 on pg 30.

Supplies -- Bazzill cardstock: Marigold, Loganberry Pie, Leapfrog, Pinecone; Vintage Cream PTI cardstock, Cuttlebug embossing folder "Leafy Branch"; Ink: Versamark, Memento Tuxedo Black.

Copics -- Face: E01, E21, E11, R02; Hair: YR21, YR23, YR24; Pumpkin: YR12, YR15, YR18; Squirrel and Acorns: E30, E55, E57, E59; Clothes: B41, B45; Ground and Mittens: YG93, YG95

If you would like to join this hop, link in using the button below. Feel free to use Fall images from any company, does not have to be a TAC image. The link will be open until Wednesday, September 28th at 11 pm (CST). Hope you can join us.

Enjoy the rest of the fabulous fall creations.

xx

get the InLinkz code

Autumn Blessings,

Deb

Teddy Bear Day - Blog Hop

2011-09-09T01:00:00.032-05:00

Today is Teddy Bear Day!

We are having a blog hop to celebrate. I used a TAC set called Bear Hugs. I had been think about this set recently, believe it or not. It retired before I was able to use it - this was years ago - so glad I'm able to use it now.

I love this bear standing on his head with his bow in his face. What a fun image.

This is a simple layout, Kraft cardstock base, Guava Sensation (lt pink) embossed with CuttleBug embossing folder "Seeing Spots", Watermelon Sensation (dk pink) accents.

The bear was stamped with Mementos tuxedo black ink on Ivory cardstock and colored with Copic markers: E31, E35, E37, R81, R85, R59, 0.

With The Angel Company closing, I needed to find Kraft and Ivory cardstock replacements....thanks Angi for pointing me to PaperTrey Ink...great cardstock which work with Copics. Heavy weight cardstock perfect for a base card plus the prices are amazing. I love everything I bought - so happy!

To hop, click on the icons below to go to the next blog and check out all the creations celebrating Teddy Bear Day. If you would like to join the hop link in using the button below and get the html code to post at the end of your blog.

Abundant Blessings...

Deb

XX

get the InLinkz code

Simple Masculine Card

2011-08-31T19:55:00.006-05:00

Here is a simple masculine card. I'm always looking for card ideas for the men in my life. I used a TAC Vroom. This is my last left over post from the DDH design team.

Supplies -- TAC Vroom, Raven, Date Swirl cardstock, Screw brads, Copic: R24, R29, E31, N1, N7.

Abundant Blessings,

Deb

Celebrate The Angel Company

2011-08-28T19:00:00.005-05:00

Yay a Hop!

We are celebrating The Angel Company, which closed last week. This card was my husband's birthday card. His birthday was Tuesday. What a great set "Eyes to See". I love this image.

I have to admit I was going to do a spotlight on the drake since this was his birthday card. This is one of the subjects discussed in the Copic Intermediate Class that I forgot to mention in my talk at Seminar this year. {So Sorry - for those wanting to know more about the class and less about the other subjects I touched on.} How you light your image can change the focal point. This is one of my 'aha moments' from the class when we were shown the same image lit differently. If the light hits the drake first he is the focal point. If you move your light source to hit the female duck, she is the focal point, even though she is somewhat behind.

This is just such an interesting image when you study it. I love to look at how the illustrator drew it, all the details. There is always intent designed in, so much forethought. This one is drawn in such a way that there is kind of an optical illusion going on. I love that!

Ended up just coloring the whole thing because Mark doesn't like the "spotlight" put on him. Truth be told he forgot it was his birthday Tuesday morning. We celebrated Friday night by going to a Packer game {awesome seats}.

Copics:

Water - B41, B45

Drake: E30, YR23, YG93, B37

Duck: E30, E55, E57, E59

Foliage: YG31, YG93, YG95, YG 97

The Angel Company has meant so much to me over the last 7 years. I have grown SO much. Believe it or not I did not consider myself a "colorer" or speaker either for that matter. The images have been so amazing over the years and seemed to be getting better and better.

I loved that they were a Christian company too, our demonstrator manual emphasized The Golden Rule and it was written from that perspective. I knew I was in the right place after reading the manual.

I loved that they were so ahead of their time. I remember when I first looked at the catalog in 2003. They had lovely sets and the EZ-Cling (Creative Cling)mounting system. I really could not believe that the cling foam came with the rubber for that price!

You see I had been buying rubber one place and the cling at another and paying shipping on both, since there wasn't a one stop shop for the Christian stamps with this mounting system. I had become a huge fan of this mounting system and had been using it for a couple years already.

I remember asking if they had any Christian stamps, scripture verses etc... Donna said this is a Christian based company. Hook, line and sinker that is all she had to say. SOLD!

I could go on but there are so many blogs you should visit. Here is the list:

What a ride, thanks for letting me tag along!

Abundant Blessing to you...

Deb

P.S. - I have a post on my DDH blog too. {I will be merging the 2 eventually} So I have a link below. Also if you did not hear about this hop and would love to join, feel free to link in and share what you loved about The Angel Company!

Remember this is not a funeral this is a celebration. The Angel Company brought so many people together who probably would not have never met otherwise. What a Blessing.

xx

get the InLinkz code

Julie

Wendy
Carol
Rita K.
Chelsea
Kim
Paula Kay
Ginger
Teresa
Maria
Angie
Deb Miller <--- You are Here

Diana
Betty G.
Christine
Sandy A.
Char
Diane H.
Chris F.
Stacy

Rita H

Celebrating The Angel Company {and DDH} Hop

2011-08-28T18:50:00.003-05:00

Yay a Hop!

This is a Celebration of The Angel Company, which closed last week. TAC brought so many people together who probably would not have met otherwise. What an amazing blessing!

This is a post I had all cued up for Hannah's DDH Challenge "Cards for Kids". How perfect?? I made this weeks ago!

For me, the best part about DDH was seeing all these great retired TAC images again. I didn't sell my stamps over my 7 years as a demonstrator for The Angel Company. I am SO thankful.

This one - "Lion" was one of my favorites, because it reminds me of my brother and when we were kids. He had a stuffed Lion that he loved so much the paint on the plastic eye buttons had worn off and been painted back on {repeatedly LOL}. "Leon" looked just like this. There were bare spots in his mane. It didn't matter.

I made a card similar to this for my brother years ago when this set was 1st released. He could not believe there was a lion image out there that looked so much like Leon - in "cartoon form" is how he put it.

Copics: R29, Y17, YG03, YG11, E31, E33, E35, E37, E29

It's amazing how an image invokes a memory or emotion. Isn't it? That is what I love about stamps.

That is what I loved so much about The Angel Company. A new catalog would come out and I would think to myself - how did they know I was looking for an image like that. How did they know I love that scripture. How did they know??

If you loved The Angel Company and DDH. There is a hop celebrating how they blessed us. There is a link below where you can add a card using your "favorite" TAC/DDH image or maybe you already had a post cued up like me. The link will be active for a few days - until Sept 1st.

Here are the other bloggers in this hop...

Thank you SO much to the DDH Design Team - you have taught me so much about digis.

This blog will be merged with my main blog www.creamcityangels.blogspot.com eventually. Need to figure out how to do it first. So that is where you can find me in the future, if you are interested. I won't be selling but hope to be designing again after a little break.

It has been a great ride, thanks for letting me tag along.

Abundant Blessings too you...
Deb

xx

Wendy
Carol
Rita K.
Chelsea
Kim
Paula Kay
Ginger
Teresa
Maria
Angie
Deb Miller <--- You are Here

Diana
Betty G.
Christine
Sandy A.
Char
Diane H.
Chris F.
Stacy

Rita H

September Card Club Set ~ Every Leaf

2011-08-23T05:00:00.036-05:00

Happy Tuesday!

Today, I am featuring the set Every Leaf.

I used Maggie SWIC for my sample. I really love the color combination of purples and greens.

The leaf is colored with Copic Markers. Butterfly: YR21, YR23, YR24; Leaves: YG91, YG93, YG95, YG97, V12; Stem and Acorns: E55, E57, E59.

Supplies -- Stamps: TAC Every Leaf; Papers: TAC Maggie SWIC, gold cardstock from Emma; Button from Lemonade embellishments, Copics, Nestabilities #16 die.

Hope you enjoy the other card ideas by the Design Team today.

Blessings,

Deb

xx

get the InLinkz code

DDH13 Challenge: Dry Emboss ~ Week 1

2011-08-22T05:00:00.004-05:00

We have a new Challenge! Dry Embossing is the challenge theme and Stephanie is our hostess for the next 2 weeks on the DDH blog. I used DDH Little Mermaid and colored her and some shells and seaweed with Copic markers. The Ocean Breeze cardstock was embossed with a Cuttlebug embossing folder, Tiny Bubbles.

Supplies -- DDH Little Mermaid, Papers: Ocean Breeze, Beeswax, Apple Crush, Tiny Bubbles Cuttlebug embossing folder, Copics [YR21, YR23, YR24, R11, R29, R32, YG01, YG03, YG13, B00, W1], Spica glitter pen clear.

There will be a second post next Monday, August 29th, on the DDH blog with more dry embossed creations.

We would love it if you played along! This challenge is open until 6 pm (CST) Sunday, September 4th. Visit DDH and add a link to your creation to our card gallery and you will have a chance to win a FREE DDH Digi!

We would love to see your card using a DDH Digi, if your entry features a DDH image you will have 2 chances to win! There will be a second drawing for entries using a DDH images. Won't you join us?!?

Be sure to visit all the DDH Dream Team Members blogs...

DDH Dream Team Members

You are HERE ---> Debra Miller - Cream City Angels

Dee Pritschet - Dee's Designs

Hannah Clark - Delightfully Distressing Designs

Michelle Single (Coordinator) - Caffeine & Stamps

Paula-Kay Bourland - Digi Designs by Paula-Kay

Stephanie Serrano - Stephanie's Stampin Spot
Teresa Jenkins - Mama Pickle's Paper Creations
Tracy Jackson - Stamping Seasons

Blessings,

Deb

DDH12 Challenge: Recipe ~ Week 2

2011-08-15T05:00:00.003-05:00

Happy Monday!

It is week 2 of Teresa's 3-2-1 Recipe Challenge on DDH. The recipe is to use 3 buttons/brads, 2 patterned paper and 1 ribbon/floss. I used Just Dream, a relatively new set. I love this angel. The papers and cardstock are from TAC's Amberley Grace SWIC. I paperpieced the wings and dress. I stacked the 3 buttons.

Supplies -- DDH Just Dream, Papers: Amberley Grace SWIC, Ivory Cardstock, Buttons, Copics: E21, E13, E55, E57, E59.

We would love it if you played along! This challenge is open until 6 pm (CST) Sunday, August 21st. Visit DDH and add a link to your creation to our card gallery and you will have a chance to win a FREE DDH Digi!

We would love to see your card using a DDH Digi, if your entry features a DDH image you will have 2 chances to win! There will be a second drawing for entries using a DDH images. Won't you join us?!?

Blessings,

Deb

Be sure to visit all the DDH Dream Team Members blogs...

DDH Dream Team Members

You are HERE ---> Debra Miller - Cream City Angels
Dee Pritschet - Dee's Designs
Hannah Clark - Delightfully Distressing Designs
Michelle Single (Coordinator) - Caffeine & Stamps
Paula-Kay Bourland - Digi Designs by Paula-Kay

Stephanie Serrano - Stephanie's Stampin Spot
Teresa Jenkins - Mama Pickle's Paper Creations
Tracy Jackson - Stamping Seasons

TAC August Blog Hop ~ Stamping on Fabric

2011-08-12T05:00:00.016-05:00

Ready for a Hop?

This month the theme was really challenging for me because I've never done it - Stamping on Fabric. I did some research and found some great videos on youtube. I even found one of Mischelle's videos. The set I used is He Created Spring a Mabelle RO set and I "fabric-pieced" her dress.

The fabric I used is actually a 100% cotton bandana I found in the craft section at WalMart for a $1. I was having a hard time finding muslin...well not that I was looking that hard. Turns out the WalMart I stopped at on my way home from work did not sell fabric. {sigh} Oh well. This bandana did OK and it was only $1.

Palette inks work great if you are using solid stamp images or coloring with watercolor pencil. I wanted to try Copics - so I used Mementos black ink and heat set it. I colored very lightly staying away from the lines a bit so the ink did not bleed past the line, then heat set to further prevent bleeding. This technique worked pretty well. It took me several trys - only 10.

Supplies -- Stamps: He Created Spring, These are the Days (Happy Birthday), Papers: Raspberry Splash, Strawberry Splash, Caboodles Copic Cardstock, Copics [RV21, RV29, YR21, YR23, YR24, E21, E13], Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, VersaMark ink, Nestabilities #17 die.

Hope you enjoy the rest of the hop!

Abundant Blessings,

Deb