TAYLORED EXPRESSIONS 10TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION!

Hey there, life is still crazy busy while we're in the middle of remodeling our new home.  We are slowly making progress, but my hubby and I sure wish it were over with already!  I keep reminding myself, and him, that it will totally be worth it in the end.  I'm happy to report, my friend helped me come up with a layout for my new, crafty space; now I patiently wait for a sale at IKEA.  I'll post some pictures later as it starts to come together.

Enough about all that though...back to the real reason you are here.  Some of you might remember that I was a designer for Taylored Expressions several years back, before taking a break from paper crafting for the last few years.  Anyway, I was really excited to be invited to help celebrate TE's 10th Birthday!  Can you believe TE is 10 already?  Where has the time gone?  Almost 40 of TE's designers, both past and present, are joining together to wish TE another successful 10 years!  To kick off this birthday bash, head on over to the TE blog for the complete list of participating designers and to hop along with us!

For my projects today, I'm highlighting some fun, previously released birthday goodies.  Could that lion be any cuter?  I mean seriously!!!  He was stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White then colored with Copic markers.  I couldn't resist trying my hand at a Shadow Box card (Jennifer McGuire shared a how-to video a while back).  The circle for the card front was the cut out for the inside window.  Squeezed Lemonade and Fossilized Amber Distress Oxide inks were sponged to create the sun rays using TE Here Comes the Sun stencil.  A retired TE stamp set was used for the sentiment then the lion was popped up on foam.

Here's the inside.  The cloudy sky was sponged with Salty Ocean Distress Oxide ink and TE Set the Scene Clouds stencil before the card base was assembled.  The flower/flower pot, Bloom Where You're Planted, was die cut from white card stock then colored with the same Copic markers as the card front.  Both sizes of the Little Bits clouds were adhered to the inside and outside of the window frame for a little extra interest.  The Wish Big sentiment, from Mane Event stamp/die combo, was stamped onto the colored flower pot to complete the card.

Here's the side view showing the dimension.  What a fun layout!  I'll definitely be doing more cards like this...you know, when I start paper crafting again!

COPIC COLORING: 
LION:  Y28, Y26, Y02  LION'S NOSE, EARS:  Y02, R20  BIRTHDAY HAT:  R27, R24, R22, R20, G28, G24, G21, G20  FLOWERS:  R27, R24, R22, R20, G24, G21, G20, Y02  INSIDE:  Y28, Y26, Y02, R27, R24, R22, R20, G28, G24, G21, G20

SUPPLIES: 

STAMPS: TE Mane Event (stamp & die combo), From Me to You (retired)

PAPER: 110 lb Neenah Solar White (card base), 80 lb Neenah Solar White (lion), 80 lb Neenah Eclipse Black

INK: Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black; TH Distress Oxide (Squeezed Lemonade, Fossilized Amber, Salty Ocean)

ACCESSORIES: Big Shot; Scor-Pal; TH Stamp Platform; TE Dies (Mane Event (stamp & die combo), Bloom Where You're Planted, Little Bits Sun & Clouds); Nestabilities Circle dies; TE Stencils (Here Comes the Sun, Set the Scene Clounds); Scor-Tape; Scrapbook Adhesives 3D Foam Squares; scissors; Mono Sand Eraser; Art Glitter glue; ATG gun

TECHNIQUE(S): Shadow Box card

SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

I had so much fun coloring the lion, and my stuff was already out...sooo, I couldn't resist making another birthday card.  It was actually perfect timing because a lady that is very important to my husband is turning 80, so this card is for her.  He said he wanted a yellow rose (my favorite), so I was able to use the same colors as the first card.  I think my jaw hit the floor when I was going through the TE store and came across the Big Blooms flowers.  I mean, just WOW!  Of course, I had to get all of them, right!?!  LOL  Well, all but the hollyhocks...they were on back order at the time.  I did notice they were back in stock, so I might just have to get that one too!  Anyway, the rose was stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar white, masked so the leaves could be stamped with the appearance of being below the flower then colored with Copic markers.  The Sending Script die was cut from white card stock three times and once in black for the top layer.  The Birthday Wishes sentiment, from the coordinating Sending Sunshine stamp set, was stamped on white card stock, cut into a skinny banner then popped up on foam.  A few black rhinestones complete this easy-peasy card!

COPIC COLORING: 

ROSE:  Y28, Y26, Y02  LEAVES:  G28, G24, G21, G20

SUPPLIES: 

STAMPS: TE Big Blooms - Rose, Sending Sunshine

PAPER: 110 lb Neenah Solar White (card base), 80 lb Neenah Solar White (lion), 80 lb Neenah Eclipse Black

INK: Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black 

ACCESSORIES: Big Shot; Scor-Pal; TH Stamp platform; MISTI Creative Corners; TE Sending Script die; KaiserCraft Black Rhinestones; Post-it Removable Labeling Tape; Scrapbook Adhesives 3D Foam Squares; scissors; Mono Sand Eraser; Art Glitter glue; ATG gun

TECHNIQUE(S): Masking
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

At the heart of Taylored Expressions is a mission to share joy through the gift of handmade cards.  As part of their 10th birthday, TE is continuing that mission with the launch of a special Share Joy campaign focused on providing birthday cards to those in nursing homes, and assisted-living facilities, across the U.S.  To make as deep an impact as possible, TE is inviting card makers everywhere to join the campaign.  Will you join us?  Find out how to participate by viewing their Share Joy page. 

Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy the rest of the hop! 

LLLC - PEACE GIFT BAG

Hey there, it's been a quick last couple of months and all good things must come to an end.  This is my last post as La-La Land Crafts Guest Design Team member.  Thank you, Debbie Pamment, for inviting me to be a part of such a super nice group of ladies...so flippin' talented!  Today's challenge, Add Roses.  I really, really LOVE making flowers, so this was right up my alley!  *grin*  Kick back, I've got a handful of pictures to share with you.  I decided to make a gift bag using Winter Princess Marci.

Here's a close up of just the colored image and die cut pieces.  LLLC's Lattice Doily Border is absolutely perfect for adding bling!  Check out all those rhinestones!  What you can't see in the photo, is all the shimmer!  All of the white parts of Marci's dress, the doily die cuts and the white flourishes are covered with Clear Wink of Stella.

Here is an angled view...such dimension with those flowers!  The sentiment was cut directly from the Copic colored banner.  I cut 4-5 sentiments from white cardstock then "inlaid" the sentiment.  Cool effect!

OMGosh...how beautiful is that Mini Hybrid rose from My Favorite Things?  *swoon*  The rose was colored to match Marci's dress.

This one is a tad bit blurry, but you get the gist.  The veins of the poinsettia were colored with Copic markers then it was shaped.  The rose is just the center part to the MFT Mini Hybrid Rose.  It has the perfect hidy hole for it to peek out!

COPIC COLORING:
SKIN:  E11, E00, E0000, R30  HAIR:  Y23, YR30  DRESS, CROWN, SCEPTER:  BV29, BV25, BV23, BV20, 0  FLOWERS:  BV23, BV20, 0

Thanks for stopping by, and thanks again to Debbie and La-La Land Crafts!


SUPPLIES:
STAMPS: LLLC Winter Princess Marci
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-Namics (Mini Hybrid Heirloom Rose, PCD Fishtail Flags Stax, Simple Leaf Flourish); IO Die319-K; LLLC dies (Lattice Doily Border, Heart Snowflakes, Pretty Poinsettia); Papertrey sentiment; Susan's Garden Tool Kit; scissors; X-Acto Knife; glass cutting plate; Sakura Clear Glaze pen; Clear Wink of Stella pen; KaiserCraft Silver Rhinestones; Art Glitter glue; Crafter's Pick The Ultimate glue; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  Fussy cutting; Inlaid sentiment
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  10 1/2" tall x 8" wide x 4 1/4" deep

THREE CHEERS

Hey there, I'm back with another cutie from Whipper Snapper Designs.  So cute, he fits into the Cute Critters CAS challenge at Splitcoaststampers!  *grin*

The kitty was stamped in Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White then colored with Copic markers.  I wanted the polka dot paper and tan jute to matchie, matchie...so I colored them with YG03!  A MFT Blueprint die made for a super simple layout!

COPIC COLORING:
CAT:  YR15, YR00, YR0000  NOSE:  R22, R21, R20  BOW:  BG72, BG02, BG70  HAT:  BG72, BG02, BG70, YG13, YG03, YG00  CAKE:  R22, R21, R20, YG13, YG03, YG00  CANDLES:  BG72, BG02, BG70, YR00, YR0000  GROUND:  YG13, YG03, YG00  BALLOON:  BG72, BG02, BG70  POLKA DOT PAPER, JUTE:  YG03

Thanks for stopping by! 

SUPPLIES:
STAMPS:  WSD Celebrating Another Life
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; My Mind's Eye Hip-hooray
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black 
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-namics (Blueprints 18, Party Balloons); Sakura Clear Glaze pen; May Arts Natural Jute; Crafter's Pick The Ultimate glue; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Thin 3D Foam Squares; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

MRS. COTTONTAIL TREAT BAG

Hey there, I'm back with another SCS Love Fest project.  This one is sponsored by Taylored Expressions.  Their challenge is Doodle-Do.  Taylor wanted us to create a project with a doodled something on it.  I confess...I'm not a doodler!  I thought this was going to be a tough one, until I remembered the Sack it - Bunny die that I purchased but hadn't done anything with.  My thought was to create a girl bunny with a doodled flower by her ear.  That counts, right!?!

All of the elements, sack and bunny, were cut from Neenah Solar White card stock.  The bag was assembled then set aside.  The pieces to the bunny were colored with Copic markers and a second set of ears and feet were adhered to the backs to hide my coloring and give a little extra stability. After the ears were adhered, they were shaped with my fingers to add a little curve.  I knew I wanted to make a girl bunny, so I die cut a couple extra whiskers and cut them down to size to use for the eye lashes.  Clever, huh?  They were adhered to the back of the eyes then shaped with my fingers and then a stylus to give that nice curve.  The nose was glued directly to the muzzle then Sakura Clear Glaze pen was put over the top for a nice, subtle shine.  The muzzle was popped up on thin foam while the feet were popped up on regular foam for a little difference in dimension.  The flower, the whole point of the project, was doodled on the edges with a Copic Multiliner pen, colored, shaped then popped up on foam.  The Sparklet center was colored with RV42 to match the bunny.

Oh, one last thing...the reason I titled my post Mrs. Cottontail...yep, that's a real cotton ball cut in half!  *grin*

COPIC COLORING: 
EYES, EYE LASHES, WHISKERS:  C6, C4, C2, C0  MUZZLE, NOSE:  RV42, R30, R000  EARS, FEET:  C3, C1, C00, 0, RV42, R30, R000  FLOWER:  V25, V22, V20, RV42, Black Multiliner 0.03

Thanks for stopping by! 


SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  None
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White
INK:  Copic markers
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; TE Taylored Dies (Sack it to You, Sack it - Bunny, Friendship Blooms); scissors; Sakura Clear Glaze pen; Copic Black Multiliner 0.03; stylus/foam pad (to shape the flower); KaiserCraft Clear Sparklet (colored with RV42); Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L (Foam Squares, Thin 3D Foam Squares); Zig 2-Way Glue pen; Zip Dry; cotton ball; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  3D; doodling
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  5 1/2" tall x 4 1/2" wide x 2 1/2" deep (size includes ears, feet and tail)

WISH BIG

Hey there, did you get a chance to see the inspiration photo for the first Stamping Bella challenge of the year?  It was a really cool party scene so I started thinking...you can't have a party without a cake!  Am I right!?!  LOL!  

My Aunt Janice has a birthday coming up, so I thought Uptown Girl Bianca Loves Her Big Cake would be perfect!  I kept the design simple because it will be going in the mail.  The image was stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar White then colored with Copic markers.  The sentiment was computer generated then cut using a My Favorite Things die.  It doesn't get much easier than this!  *grin*

COPIC COLORING: 
SKIN:  E11, E01, E00, E000, E0000, R30, BV20  HAIR:  E43, E42, E41  DRESS, SHOES:  BG75, BG72, BG70  CAKE:  Y17, Y15, Y11, Y00  FROSTING:  E47, E44, E43, E42  PRESENT, CANDLE:  YR68, YR15, YR12, Y15, Y00  PLATES:  YR68, YR15, YR12  GROUND:  E43, E42, E41  SKY:  BG72, BG70

Next week's Bellariffic Fridays challenge is a sketch.  Email your card to Em by Thursday to be included on Bloggabella...you could win some Bella Bucks!  With the new year comes some new changes; stop by Bloggabella for the updates.  Here is the upcoming sketch...are your wheels turning already?  Mine are!  I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

Thanks for stopping by! 


SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  SB Uptown Girl Bianca Loves Her Big Cake
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic; My Mind's Eye Collectable collection
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black 
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-namics (Fishtail Flags Layer Stax, Fishtail Flag Stax); PC/printer; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

2014 & NEWS

Hey there, happy 2014 crafty friends!  Did everyone have a great Christmas and New Year's?  I was sick with the flu!  I'm getting better every day, but alas, the cough lingers.  Ugh!  I have some exciting news to share with you though...I was invited to be on the Stamping Bella Design Team!  Whoop!   With that said, here is my first project as a Bella Babe...

I blew the dust off the 'ol brayer to use for the background.  As you can see from the dark line at the top, I could use a little practice.  *snort*  I'm really not sure what happened, but I'm going to say dusk is turning to night and well, it is what it is!  Ha!  Anyway, after the sky was inked, I decided to use Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch #200 for the layout.  It's a loose interpretation of the sketch, but if you look closely, all of the elements are there...I did scoot the banner to the right hand side to make room for the Uptown Girl.  The image, Opal the Optimist was stamped with Tuxedo Black, colored with Copic markers, fussy cut then popped up on foam.  My Favorite Things die cut elements complete the card.  I'm also entering this into Little Red Wagon's #218 New Beginnings challenge.  I'm celebrating a new beginning on the Stamping Bella DT and also used a new Uptown Girl stamp.  Love her!

COPIC COLORING: 
SKIN:  E11,  E01, E00, E000, E0000, R30, BV20  HAIR:  E43, E42, E41  DRESS:  B23, B21, RV02, RV000  SHOES:  RV02, RV000  WINE BOTTLE:  B26, B24, B23, C2, C0, 0  WINE:  RV02, RV000  WINE GLASS:  BG72, BG70, 0

Bellarific Fridays returns next week, January 10, with the first official challenge of the year!  It's all about inspiration next week...use any element or the overall "feeling" you get from the photo to create your project then email it to Em for your chance to win!  Here's your inspiration...I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with!  



Thanks for stopping by! 


SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  SB Uptown Girl Opal the Optimist
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic; Best Creation Inc Silver Glitter cardstock
INK:  Copic markers; Memento (Tuxedo Black, Summer Sky, Danube Blue, Paris Dusk)
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-namics (Solid Skyline, Skyline Border, By the Numbers, Jumbo Fishtail Banner Stax); 1 3/4" circle punch; sticky note mask; brayer; hobby blade; SU Dimensionals; Zig 2-Way Glue pen; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  Brayer; masking
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

CELEBRATE...BLOG CANDY GIVEAWAY!

***This post will stay at the top of my blog until I draw a winner on August 30th***

If you're looking for my Taylored Expressions post, please CLICK HERE or scroll down.

Hey there, are you ready to celebrate with me?  It's hard to believe, but I've been blogging for three years now!  What better way to celebrate than to have a little blog candy giveaway that includes products from some of my favorite companies!  To be eligible to win, there are only a few rules you need to follow..."like" my page, One Happy Stamper, on Facebook, be a "follower" of my blog and leave me a comment on this post.  I'll draw the winner on August 30th.  Help me spread the word...feel free to re-post this pic on Facebook and/or your blog!

Happy "Bird" Day was stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah card stock then colored with Copic markers.  The Taylored Expressions Pennant Border was die cut from My Mind's Eye paper.  The bird's beak and balloon both have Sakura Clear Glaze for a nice, subtle shine and a little Creative Impressions Black Twine completes the card.

COPIC COLORING: 
BIRD:  Y17, Y15, Y11, Y00  BEAK:  YR68, YR15, YR12  CAKE:  Y17, Y15, Y11, Y00  FROSTING:  E47, E44, E43, E42, E41  PLATE:  BG75, BG72, BG70  HAT:  BG75, BG72, BG70, Y17, Y15, Y11, Y00, YR68, YR15, YR12  BALLOON:  YR68, YR15, YR12  STREAMERS:  BG75, BG70, YR15  GROUND:  E44, E43, E42, E41  SKY:  BG75, BG70

I'm so glad you're celebrating my blogiversary with me...good luck in the drawing!

Thanks for stopping by! 


SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  WSD Happy "Bird" Day
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic; My Mind's Eye Notable collection
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black 
ACCESSORIES:  Spellbinders Grand Calibur; TE Pennant Border; Sakura Clear Glaze pen; Creative Impressions black twine; Zig 2-Way Glue pen; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")