Merry Christmas Alice (Yes, I know it's July)

Nothing like a HOT July summer to make you
think about making Christmas cards. ;)

Well, I don't know what the weather's like where
you are but I'm here in TX. Which means it's
HOT. We've been in the 100s for so long, but hey
we do get to wake up in the 80s which feels cool.

This week over at Anyone for Anya? they are
doing a Christmas in July! challenge.

For the sketch on this card I used the Card
Confidence Program Originals book. There is a
TON of card sketches inside, 128 pages worth.
This book is available through CTMH (Close to
My Heart) catalog. Which can be purchased online
or if you wait until August 1st, that's when I
will be signing up for my Consultant kit.

So do you wanna see my super cute Christmas card?

Stamps: TGF Wonderland, Bombshell Stamps Holiday Accessory

Paper: scraps from my stash

Ink: Palette Noir Black, SU Classic Chocolate Chip, SU Stampin' Write Bravo Burgundy

Accessories: Regency Baker's Twine

So what do you think?

Have you been working on Christmas cards?
Or maybe Halloween or Thanksgiving cards?

I've been working on all of the above or
at least ideas for them as I'm participating in
a card swap over  at SCS for them. There's still
time and room if you would also like to
participate here. Plus the card swap is a Clean
and Simple swap.

Hope you have a good weekend. We're at home
watching the Olympics.

We're here in the USA so we're definitely
TEAM USA!!!

What's your team?

Happy Crafting,
M.E.

Back to being Naughty

Hi!

I wanted to change things up a bit after being so good for Christmas.

Did Santa bring you anything good?

He brought me a Quickutz Silhouette. I can't wait to start using it.

I created this card for a swap I am participating in over at SCS. It's called
It's all about Women. And the sketch also came from SCS, it's Sketch Challenge 255.

And since Christmas is over for another year. I figured now would
be the perfect time to be a little naughty.

I showed this card off to dh and he said she reminds him of Bettie Page.

Here's a video in case you don't know who she is.


Bettie Page
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Bettie Page (April 22, 1923 – December 11, 2008)[2] was an American model who became famous in the 1950s for her fetish modeling and pin-up photos. She has often been called the "Queen of pinups".[3] Her look, including her jet black hair and trademark bangs, has influenced many artists.

She was also one of the earliest Playmates of the Month for Playboy magazine. "I think that she was a remarkable lady, an iconic figure in pop culture who influenced sexuality, taste in fashion, someone who had a tremendous impact on our society,"[4] Playboy founder Hugh Hefner told the Associated Press.

That's why I'd say she's a little naughty. But don't all men like a woman who is?

Materials Used:

Stamps: Bombshell Stamps Bombshell Angel

Paper: Wausau paper, GCD Studios Tropic Tulips Lost in Paradise Collection, Archiver's Black cardstock

Ink: Sharpies, Copic R00 Pinkish White, YG11 Mignonette, R35 Coral, Bic Mark-it Honey Brown, Rambunctious Red, Palette Hybrid Inkpad Noir Black

Accessories: Micheal's Stores, Inc. Cherries Ribbon

Happy Crafting.
M.E.

Monday Tutorial - Buttony Bow

Hi!

I wanted to share this great tutorial that I found for the Monday Tutorial.

It's how to make a buttony bow on your card.

The sketch I used for this great card comes from Rubber Stamp Chat. It's
the October Sketch Challenge which is sponsored by Bombshell Stamps.

This is the first chance I've had to use my Bombshells.

And now onto my creation:


I slightly adjusted the sketch a bit. Rather than the standard 4 1/4 X 5 1/2.
I made a 6x6 card. And made the circle a bit bigger to fit my stamp, which
means it takes up a bit more space then the original sketch.

Let me know what you think.

Materials Used:

Stamps: Bombshell Stamps Pirates Life, Holiday Accessories

Paper: Bazzill Basics Paper Boysenberry Delight, SU! Designer Paper Cast-a-Spell, CM Card stock Purple Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copic E00 Skin White, W2 Warm Gray No. 2, Bic Mark-it Stone Grey, Cloud Nine Grey, Margarita Green, Key Lime, Lime Sorbet, Plumtastic Purple, Adobe Orange, Harvest Orange, Spica Silver Accessories: CM Custom Cutting Circle, Walmart Craft Ribbon

Happy crafting.
M.E.

The Stamping Gods are smiling ...

down on me.

Cause I just heard I'm getting some FREE stamps from DRS Designs. For being this week's Tipster.

How cool is that.

That makes $50 in FREE Stamps from Bombshell Stamps. Check them out here.
$5 FREE stamps from Jessica Lynn Originals. Check them out here. For when I went
to her Launch Party and guessed the name of her new puppy Evee. It's also the name
of one of the new stamps.
And now FREE stamps from DRS Designs. Sue really liked my tip and I guess you will
get to read it tomorrow. Check out DRS here and their blog here.

I will let you see all the cool new stamps that I get when they arrive.

You can check out the FREE stamps I got from DRS Designs the last time I submitted a tip, here.

And don't forget you can also submit a tip to DRS Designs blog and you could be the next person to receive FREE stamps. How cool would that be?

Happy Crafting.
M.E.

Oh yay! I won can you believe it?!?

Hi!

I just found out this morning that I won the banner contest that Bombshell Stamps was having.

Which means I won $50 in FREE stamps. OMG, they are gorgeous too.

They are in the style of old school sailor tattoos.

I want to let you know that if you weren't as lucky as me though that Bombshell Stamps does have a virtual booth at the Rubber Stamp Convention and that they are taking 20% off for anyone who attends.

It's free to join Rubber Stamp Chat and free to go to the Rubber Stamp Convention. So
what are you waiting for. Check it out here.

I can't wait to get my FREE stamps.

Happy Crafting.
M.E.