STAMPING BELLA SNEAK PEEK - CREATE

Hey there, here's another sneak peek from Stamping Bella.  This Uptown Girl is Abigail the Artist.  Sure wish I could be so tidy when creating something!  Nope, I'm the complete opposite!  I have to drag everything out *cough*  and it doesn't always get put back away right afterwards.  Can anyone relate?  *grin*

COPIC COLORING: 
SKIN:  E11, E01, E00, E000, E0000, R30, BV20  HAIR:  E57, E55, E53  SHIRT, HEADBAND, BRACELET, LEGGINGS, SHOES:  RV55, RV52, , RV00  SKIRT:  YG25, YG13, YG21  APRON:  Y38, Y35, YR0000  EASEL, PAINT BRUSHES:  E57, E55, E53  PAINTING, PALETTE:  C3, C1, C00  PAINT CANS, PAINT:  C3, C1, C00  PAINT:  BV04, BV02, BV01, R24, R22, R21, BG01, BG70, Y38, Y35, YR0000, RV55, RV52, RV00  GROUND:  W3, W1, W00

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SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  SB Uptown Girl Abigail the Artist
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic; Doodlebug Design Inc Fruit Stand collection
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black 
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; MFT Die-namics (By the Letters, Paint Brushes); Zig 2-Way Glue pen; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  5 1/4" x 5 1/4"

STAMPING BELLA SNEAK PEEK - BEST FRIENDS

Hey there, I'm excited to show you a sneak peek of one of the new Stamping Bella Uptown Girls...meet Beatrice and Barbara.  Aren't they adorable?  Because of the size of the stamp, I was able to keep my design CAS (clean and simple).  The color choices were selected based on a scrap of ribbon I had in my stash.  Love the pinks and reds together!

COPIC COLORING: 
SKIN:  E11, E01, E00, E000, E0000, R30, BV20  HAIR:  E57, E55, E53, YR31, YR30  CLOTHES, SLIPPERS:  R85, R83, R81, R37, R35, R32  COUCH:  E77, E74, E71, E70  PILLOWS:  R85, R83, R81, R37, R35, R32, E77, E74, E71, E70  PLATE OF COOKIES:  E57, E55, E53, R35, R32  ICE CREAM:  E71, C3, C1, C00, R01, R0000  BOX OF TISSUES:  C3, C1, C00, R01, R0000  GROUND:  W3, W1, W00  SKY:  R01, R0000

2-time favorite on SCS's favorite thread.

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SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  SB Uptown Girls Beatrice and Barbara
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic 
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black 
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; TE Taylored Dies (Designer Mini Tags); Stamp-a-ma-jig; lace and ribbon from my stash; Zutter Bow-it-All; Scor-Tape; The Best Glue Ever; Mini Glue Dots; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Thin Foam Squares; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  5 1/4" x 5 1/4"

DEC13VSNG - FLOATING BY...

Hey there, happy Sunday!  I'm jump-starting my day with more VSN challenge cards!  This one is for Mary's (Cr8iveME) Northern Flurry challenge.  She wants us to emboss on our projects.  The image is Floating By from Whipper Snapper Designs.  Adorable penguin, huh?

The image was stamped with Tuxedo Black onto Neenah Solar white, colored with Copic markers then fussy cut.  There is a really cute snowflake as part of the image, but I masked it and added a die cut snowflake instead (I was just too lazy to cut the other one out).  The penguin was stamped a second time on the panel, the sky was colored around him, the panel was embossed with the snow folder then the fussy cut penguin was adhered directly over the embossed panel.  The snowflake, Sparklet (snowflake center) and the banners were all colored with Copics to match the project.  The layout is an older Sweet Sunday Sketch (#155)...it was perfect for this little guy!

COPIC COLORING: 
PENGUIN:  C3, C1, C00  BEAK, FEET:  YR15, YR12, YR00  BELLY:  R30, R00, R0000, C00, 0  SCARF, HAT:  R37, R35, R32, B41, B0000, YG95, YG93, YG91, B95, B93, B91, RV11, RV10  SNOWFLAKE:  R37, R35, R32  SKY:  BG0000  BANNERS:  YG95, YG93, YG91, B95, B93, B91, RV11, RV10

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SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  WSD Floating By
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; Bazzill Raven Monochromatic; Three Bugs in a Rug Snow Much Fun
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black 
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix (Big Shot, embossing folder); MFT Die-namics (Fishtail Flags Layers Stax, Let it Snowflake); scissors; KaiserCraft Crystal Sparklet (colored with R32); Best Glue Ever; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  Fussy cutting, embossing, masking
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

TAYLORED EXPRESSIONS OCTOBER STUDIO CHALLENGE

Hey there, it's time for the Baker's Dozen Studio Challenge (a monthly opportunity for the DT to share what makes our stamping studios hum...each month we're asked a fun, crafty question so we can share our favorite products, tips/tricks, stamping advice and more).

The theme for October is:

Never Felt Better!!

Felt is all the rage in crafting.  It's so thick and soft and gives that special warm and cozy feeling to fall and winter projects.  TE has 21 yummy colors to choose from, but do you ever just stare at all that felt and think, "Hmmmm...what should I do with it?"

Designers...show us a fun  project featuring felt.

I was really excited when I heard the Studio Challenge was going to be using felt.  I don't use it very often, but I sure like the way it looks!  This was my first time working with TE felt and I'm very impressed with the quality!  I ran the Split Pea felt through my Big Shot with the holly die from Very Merry Outlines, and it cut perfectly!  I had my TE metal shim on hand in case it wasn't able to cut on it's own, but I didn't even have to use it!  I made a CAS card for today's challenge because I've been super busy preparing for our Coastal Retreat.  My craft room is a HUGE disaster and I was using limited supplies.  Normally I would glue the felt into place with The Best Glue Ever or Crafter's Pick The Ultimate glue.  Each are tacky and holds really well...but like I said, limited supplies...I actually used my ATG tape gun and it held!  Gotta love that!

COPIC COLORING: 
HOLLY LEAVES:  YG95, YG93, YG91

SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  TE Big Bold Christmas
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White; TE 'Tis the Season Project Pantry
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black 
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; TE Taylored Dies (Very Merry Outlines; Label Stacklets 2); TE Quatrefoil Cutting Plate; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3M Adhesive Sheets; KaiserCraft Red rhinestones; SU Dimensionals; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT: A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

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I wanted to take a second and congratulate Taylor and Jon for the new addition to their family...baby Charlotte is simply precious!  Have fun checking out the Baker's Dozen felt projects!

Carole Burrage

Charmaine Ikach

Jen Shults

Joan Ervin

Kerri Michaud

Pattie Goldman - Guest Designer

Sankari Wegman

Shannon White

Shelly Mercado

Stephanie Kraft

Tammie Edgerton - that's me!

Taylor VanBruggen

Wanda Guess

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TAYLORED EXPRESSIONS SPOTLIGHT: TAG POCKET

Hey there, I've got a super quick spotlight project to share with you this morning.  I'm totally loving the new Tag Pocket and created this little gift tag holder with it.  My son won't be home for Christmas this year, so I want to send him a gift card.  I know a gift card isn't necessarily that special, but we all know it's all about the presentation...am I right?  

Since it is for my son, I wanted to keep it simple.  The Tag Pocket and Snowflake Cutting Plate were both cut from red card stock.  A glittery bow, cut from the Mix & Match Bows die, and a glittery brad brings interest to the project without making it too feminine.  Tag Stacklets 1 was used to cut pattern paper for the pullout tag.  An eyelet and ribbon completes the project...I hope he likes it!

SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  TE Greetings for Him
PAPER:  Bazzill Watermelon Monochromatic; Doodlebug Design Inc. North Pole collection; Best Creation Inc. Lime Glitter card stock
INK:  Memento Tuxedo Black 
ACCESSORIES:  Spellbinders Grand Calibur; Sizzix Big Shot; TE Taylored Dies (Tag Pocket, Snowflake Cutting Plate, Mix & Match Bows, Designer Mini Tags; Tag Stacklets 1); American Crafts Elements Large Glitter Brads; We R Memory Keepers (eyelets, Crop-A-Dile); Zig 2-Way Glue pen; Mini Glue Dot; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  3" wide x 4 3/4" high (not including the ribbon on the tag)

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Thanks for joining me this week and checking out my projects!  Here's the line up for today's hop:

Carole Burrage

Charmaine Ikach

Jen Shults

Joan Ervin

Kerri Michaud

Pattie Goldman - Guest Designer

Sankari Wegman

Shannon White

Shelly Mercado

Stephanie Kraft

Tammie Edgerton - that's me!

Taylor VanBruggen

Wanda Guess

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TAYLORED EXPRESSIONS OCTOBER RELEASE DAY: SUNFLOWER BOUQUET

Hey there, it's here...release day at Taylored Expressions!  All of the new products you've seen over the last couple of days are now available by clicking the "new" tab at the top of the online store.  I have a project today that features the new Sunflower Bouquet stamp set.  I always love to color these bouquets!

The image was stamped with Tuxedo Black and colored with Copic markers.  Loving the new Happy Harvest line by Doodlebug Designs Inc. and the cool layout is from Sketch Saturday.  This also fits the How Does Your Garden Grow theme over at Allsorts.

COPIC COLORING: 
SUNFLOWERS:  Y17, Y15, Y11, Y00, E23, E21  SUNFLOWER LEAVES, STEMS:  YG67, YG63, YG91  BERRIES, LEAVES:  R59, R56, YG05, YG03, YG01  JAR:  BG57, BG10  GROUND:  E23, E21  SKY:  BG10, BG0000

SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  TE Sunflower Bouquet
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White (aka Bazzill Coconut Swirl Smoothies); Bazzill Raven Monochromatic; Doodlebug Designs Inc. Happy Harvest collection
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black 
ACCESSORIES:  Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L Thin Foam Squares; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

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I'll have another project to share with you tomorrow, hope to see you then!  Time to go see what the Baker's Dozen has been up too!

Carole Burrage
Charmaine Ikach
Jen Shults
Joan Ervin
Kerri MichaudPattie Goldman - Guest Designer
Regina Mangum
Sankari Wegman
Shannon White
Shelly Mercado
Stephanie KraftTammie Edgerton - that's me!
Taylor VanBruggen
Wanda Guess

Selected as SCS Favorites ~ Best of 2013!

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TAYLORED EXPRESSIONS OCTOBER SNEAK PEEKS: WE GIVE THANKS & COLOR BLOCK CUTTING PLATE

Hey there, that was an awesome first day of peeks!  I can't wait to see what the Baker's Dozen has up their sleeves for today!  Don't forget, everything you've seen over the last couple of days will be available in the Taylored Expressions store, starting tomorrow, at 7am PST.  I just love fall...the colors are amazing and I never get tired of the crispness in the air as the leaves change colors before they tumble to the ground!

This gorgeous cornucopia, from We Give Thanks, was stamped with Tuxedo Black onto white card stock, colored with Copic markers then cut using the out-of-the-box technique.  Check out that little acorn die cut...love it!  It was cut with Falling for You and was a lot of fun to color!  A stylus/soft mat was used to shape it before it was popped up on foam.  Truly the perfect embellishment, along with the burlap banner, for this fall beauty!

THIS PROJECT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING CHALLENGES:
JUST US GIRLS ~ #208 Inspiration Picture
HECK OF A CHALLENGE ~ Autumn Colours
COME AND GET IT CHALLENGES ~ Fall Colour Challenge
ONE STITCH AT A TIME ~ Autumn

COPIC COLORING: 
CORNUCOPIA:  E29, E27, E25, E23, E21  PUMPKINS:  YR18, YR15, YR12, YR00, YG67, YG63, YG91  SUNFLOWERS:  Y17, Y15, Y11, Y00, E23, E21, YG67, YG63, YG91  APPLES, BERRIES:  R08, R05, R02  ACORNS:  E27, E25, E23, E21  WHEAT:  E23, E21  OAK LEAVES:  YR15, YR12, Y00  GROUND:  E23, E21, E0000  SKY:  Y11, Y0000, E0000, 0

SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  TE We Give Thanks
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White (aka Bazzill Coconut Swirl Smoothies); Bazzill Raven Monochromatic; Doodlebug Designs Inc. Happy Harvest collection
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black 
ACCESSORIES:  Spellbinders Grand Calibur; TE Taylored Dies (Banner Stacklets 1, Falling for You); paper cutter; paper snips; burlap; stylus/soft pad (to shape the acorn); SU Dimensionals; adhesive
TECHNIQUE(S):  Out-of-the-box
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

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This next card uses the adorable Christmas Doodles stamp set.  There are tons of super cute images with this set!  The best part...they color up fast!  That's definitely a plus when designing your Christmas cards!  The images were stamped with Tuxedo Black onto while card stock then colored with Copic markers.  It doesn't get any easier than this!

Do you like the layout?  It was easy with the help of Taylor's new Color Block Cutting Plate!  Seriously, there are so many possibilities with this cutting plate!  You can use the frame like I did...or use the frame and mat the images or you could just use the rectangles and scallops on their own.  Love this idea!

COPIC COLORING: 
ORNAMENTS:  G46, G43, G40, R27, R24, R22, C6, C4, C2, C0  RIBBONS:  Y17, Y15, Y11  PRESENTS:  R27, R24, R22, G46, G43, G40  SKIN:  E11, E0000, R30  BEARD:  C3, C0000, 0  SUIT:  R27, R24, R22, C3, C00, 0  BOOTS:  C6, C4, C2, C0  TREE:  G46, G43, G40  TRUNK:  E25, E23, E21  STAR:  Y17, Y15, Y11  SHADOWS:  C3, C000

SUPPLIES: 
STAMPS:  TE Christmas Doodles
PAPER:  Neenah Solar White (aka Bazzill Coconut Swirl Smoothies); Bazzill Monochromatic (Raven, Watermelon) 
INK:  Copic markers; Memento Tuxedo Black 
ACCESSORIES:  Sizzix Big Shot; TE Taylored Dies (Color Block Cutting Plate); Stamp-a-ma-jig; paper snips; Zig 2-Way Glue pen; adhesive
SIZE OF FINISHED PROJECT:  A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")

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Okey-dokey...I'll be back again tomorrow with my Release Day Project.  Hope to see you then!  I'm off to check out the designs from the Baker's Dozen...later!

Carole Burrage
Charmaine Ikach
Jen Shults
Joan Ervin
Kerri Michaud
Pattie Goldman - Guest Designer
Sankari Wegman
Shannon White
Shelly Mercado
Stephanie Kraft
Tammie Edgerton - that's me!
Taylor VanBruggen
Wanda Guess

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