Mojo Monday # 93 , Heartfelt Creations DT and Lindsay's Stamp Stuff

Happy Wednesday Everyone!!! Today is time with Mojo Monday #93 and Heartfelt Creations Design Team. Here is the cards I made using the Heartfelt Creations stamps this week.

In first card I used "Bluebird" stamp and "Mini Message Cursive" stamps set. The image "Bluebird" I stamped in Graphite black ink. Then I colored with Prismacolor pencils (blended with Odorless Mineral Spirits). Then, I maked the background with Aqua and Stonewashed craft ink (Adirondack) used brayer technique.

Stamped the sentiment "I think you're so special!" (created with my Classic Nestabilities circles). For embellishments I used some Dew Drops, Gemstones, Ribbon and some piercings to accent the card.

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I stamped the "Butterfly Fawn" image 2 times on white c.s. and color with Prismacolor pencils (blended with OMS) and white gel pen. Then, cut out the Fawn in second stamped image and 3-d. Next, I stamped the "Magnolia Corner", color with pencils (blended with OMS) then cut it out and adhered with pop dots. The background was made by using yellow and green patterned paper and stamping "Speckled Background". Added paper butterfly (Martha Stewart) , Dew Drops, Gemstones and piercings to accent the card.

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My next card, I made for the Lindsay's Stamps Stuff. Here is the card I made for this week.
This beautiful "Primative flowers" is actually a digital stamp from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff. It is only $1.00. It is so easy to use too! I just printed the image and then colored in using my Prismacolor pencils with Odorless Mineral Spirits). The sentiment is from the "Card Wishes" from Inque Boutique. For embellishments I used some Dew Drops and piercings to accent the card. Thanks for stopping by!

Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy your Wednesday! ~Olena~

"Little One" (Sketches by Tamara) #98 and "With Love" (Heartfelt Creations DT)

Happy Thursday Everyone!!! It's Sketches! { by tamara} again. Here is the card I made using the Sketch #98 this week. I made my card with digital stamp "Baby Bootie" from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff. It is only $1.00. The digi-stamps are great because you can print them out at whatever size you like, so you get lots of use out of them! It is so easy to use too!

I just printed the image two times and then colored in using my Prismacolor pencils (blended with OMS). Next, I cut booties out and adhered to a patterned circle, and then to a green c.s. circle. I covered my card base with a patterned paper from DWCV. My sentiment is from the "Baby" stamp set (Inque Boutique). I finished off with a pink ribbon, big pink button & thread, small pink buttons and piercings.

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My second card I made using the Heartfelt Creations stamps this week. Beautiful stamps. Just click here to visit Heartfelt Creations stamps store and look at these gorgeous images.

I stamped the "Petunias and Hummer" 2 times on white c.s. and color, cut out the hummer in your second stamped image and 3-d. Add some Crystal Laquer for dimension. Next, I layered on a couple pieces of matching c.s. and stamped the sentiment "With Love" in the bottom right corner. Added piercings, Dew Drops, and pearls to accent the card.

Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy your Thursday! ~Olena~

Time for sketches! # 97 and Mojo Monday # 88

Happy Thursday Everyone!!! It's Sketches! { by tamara} again. Here is the card I made using the Sketch #97 this week.

This beautiful "Doodle Daisy" is actually a digital stamp from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff. It is only $1.00. It is so easy to use too! I just printed the image and then colored in using my Prismacolor pencils with OMS. A second time, I printed the flower on White c.s., colored and cut them out center of the flower and then layered for added dimension. The sentiment is from Paper Salon, "Sentiment " stamp set. To finish the card, I added some ribbon, gemstones, Dew Drops and piercings.

**********************************************************My second card, I made for the Mojo Monday Sketch # 88. Make sure you check out the Mojo Monday sketch challenge and see what the other ladies made. The cards are fabulous again this week.

I used the digital stamp "Daffodil #2" from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff. I printed the image, colored in using my Prismacolor pencils and blended the colors with OMS, then cut out.

Click HERE to go to the store to buy this stamp.

Added some Diamond Glaze to the image (You can see on the picture). To finish the card, I added some Ribbon, Dew Drops and piercings.

RECIPE (1st card): Stamps: "Doodle Daisy" (Lindsay's Stamp Stuff) and sentiment (Paper Salon); Papers: Orange and white c.s.; Patterned paper (DCWV); Inks: New Sprout (Memento); Accessories: Prismacolor pencils, OMS, Ribbon, Dew Drops, gemstones, white gel pen, Crystal Stickles, foam tape; Tools: Cuttlebug, Spellbinders Nestabilities classic rectangle, Edge punch ("Doily Lace Edge" from Martha Stewart) and paper piercer.

RECIPE (2nd card): Stamps: "Daffodil #2" (Lindsay's Stamp Stuff) and sentiment ("Thank you" stamp set from Inque Boutique); Papers: Brown, cream and white c.s.; Patterned paper (DCWV); Inks: New Sprout (Memento); Accessories: Prismacolor pencils, OMS, Ribbon, Dew Drops, White gel pen, Diamond Glaze, foam tape; Tools: Circle punches (1 1/2" and 2"), Corner punch ("Spiral" from Fiskars) and paper piercer.

I hope you have a wonderful day! ~Olena~

Inspirational Card Sketches DT # 14

Happy Tuesday Everyone!!! It is time for New Inspirational Card Sketch!!!! This week Dawn is hosting the ICS #14. Here is the card I made using the Sketch this week. (Now you can turn it, flip it, stretch it and rotate it).

In this card, I used the brayer technique for the background on the main image, then stamped the wild flowers ("Silhouettes" from Inque Boutique) over the top using Graphite black (Brilliance) craft ink. All of this is stamped on Glossy White cardstock (I've found that works best for the brayer technique). The base ink is from a Big and Juicy pad -"Foliage".

For sentiment "Happy Mother's Day" I used dollarstamp set from Studio G.




















To finish the card, I added some Ribbon, brads, Gemstones, flowers, Cuttlebug die (Sweet Dots) and Piercings.
RECIPE: Stamps: "Silhouettes" (Inque Boutique) and sentiment (Studio G); Papers: DK.Brown and cream c.s.; Patterned paper. Inks: Graphite black (Brilliance), Jumbo Java (VersaMagic), Latte (Adirondack), Foliage (Big and Juicy pad)Accessories: Ribbon, Flowers, brads, gemstones, embossing folder (Sweet Dots), foam tape; Tools: Cuttlebug, Flowers punch, paper piercer.

**************************************************************************************I have had a very pleasant day- the postman have brought a new issue Stamper's Sampler "Catch up issue" magazine (I was not subscribed for) that has my card "Joy" PUBLISHED:-) That was a real surprise for me, so I want to share it with you, my guests.

I hope you have a wonderful day! ~Olena~

Time for sketches! #91 and Mojo Monday #82

Happy Thursday Everyone!!! It's Sketches! { by tamara} again. Here is the card I made using the Sketch #91 this week.

If you want to play along, make sure you upload your link to the site so we can all check it out!

There isn't a lot of stamping on this card:-) I stamped the swirl (from Inkadinkado "Flourishes" stamp set) using Jumbo Java (VersaMagic) ink and sentiment WELCOME (from "Greetings" Heidi Grace designed).

For embellishments, I added some ribbon, Flowers, Dew Drops, Gemstones and of course, piercings.
Here's a pictures that shows the dimension better.

My second card, I made for the Mojo Monday Sketch # 82. Make sure you check out the Mojo Monday sketch challenge and see what the other ladies made. The cards are fabulous again this week.

I stamped the butterfly ("Flutter By, Butterfly" stamp from Inque Boutique) onto white c.s., using Brilliance Graphite Black ink and then colored the image with my Prismacolor markers and cut out.

Then I glued butterfly on the green embossed square. For sentiment "Celebrate" I used "Greetings" stamp set from ANW Crestwood. To finish the card, I added some Ribbon, White big button, Gemstones, Dew Drops, Cuttlebug die and Piercings.

RECIPE (for first card): Stamps: "Flourishes" (Inkadinkado) and sentiment ("Greetings" Heidi Grace designs); Papers: Brown and cream c.s.; Patterned paper (Basic Gray) Inks:Dune (ColorBox), Jumbo Java (VersaMagic), Latte (Adirondack); Accessories: Ribbons, Flowers, Dew Drops, gemstones, White gel pen, foam tape; Tools: Cuttlebug, Spellbinders Nestabilities ribbon tag, Diamond punch (EK Success), paper piercer.

RECIPE (for 2nd card): Stamps: Flutter By, Butterfly (Inque Boutique), sentiment ("Greetings" The Paper Company from ANW Crestwood); Papers: Violet, cream and white c.s.; Patterned paper (DCWV); Inks: Graphite black (Brilliance); Accessories: Spellbinders Nestabilities classic squares, Prismacolor markers, Paper Glaze, Ribbon, Gemstones, Dew Drops, Stickles, Button, foam tape; Tools: Cuttlebug, Scallop diamond edge punch (EK Success), Cuttlebug die ("Vin

tage"), paper piercer.

I hope you have a wonderful day! ~Olena~

Inspirational Card Sketches DT # 12

Happy Tuesday Everyone!!! It is time for New Inspirational Card Sketch!!!! This week Dawn is hosting the ICS #12. Here is the card I made using the Sketch this week. (Now you can turn it, flip it, stretch it and rotate it).

"Scrapbook Dreamer is our awesome sponsor this week. Laura the owner has generously offer the winner of this week sketch a nice gift certificate of the amount of $15.00. Laura will ship anywhere. Be sure to check the store out for all the new wonderful products
Laura has. Everything is discounted at already 10% off the retail price. So do hop on over and see if you can find yourself something nice to buy".














I used Brilliance Graphite black ink and stamped the Sunflowers ("Sunflower" set from Inque Boutique) six times on white c.s., colored them in with PRISMACOLOR markers and then cut out. Next, I stamped, colored, cut out three bees and then I put some yellow Stickles on the wings of the bees.

Stamped sentiment in Labels die (Cricut with "Storybook" cartrige) of Lt.yellow c.s with Chestnut (ColorBox) ink. Even though I had sponged the edges with Sandal (Sea Shells) ink from Ranger. Next, I glued a flowers and bees in my card and glazzed (Paper Glaze from Alleene's). To finish the card, I added some ribbon, gemstones, Dew Drops and piercings.

RECIPE:
Stamps: Sunflowers and sentiment (Inque Boutique); Papers: Green, , Yellow and orange c.s., Patterned paper (DCWV); Inks: Chestnut (ColorBox), Graphite black (Brilliance), Sandal (Ranger); Accessories: Prismacolor markers, Ribbon, Dew Drops, Paper Glaze (Alleene's), Yellow Stickles, Foam tape, "Storybook" Cricut cartrige (Provo Craft); Tools: Cricut, Scor-Pal, Paper Piercer.

I hope you have a wonderful day! ~Olena~

Time for sketches! #89 and Mojo Monday # 80

Happy Thursday to you all!!! Today I present my new cards.
First card for Sketches! {by tamara} Sketch #89.
Click here to see all the Design Team cards using this sketch. I hope you play along with us this week!! Make sure you leave a link to your card at the Sketches! {by tamara} site!! We would LOVE to see your card!!

For my first card I used a New Patterned paper "La Creme" from DCWV. I stamped sentiment "Celebrations" stamp set (Anna Griffin) onto cream c.s., using Graphite Black (Brilliance) ink. For embellishments, I added some gemstones, silk ribbons with yellow crystal brads. And of course I used paper piercer.

The second card, I made for the Mojo Monday Sketch # 80. Make sure you check out the Mojo Monday sketch challenge and see what the other ladies made. The cards are fabulous again this week.

RECIPE (for first card): Stamps: "Celebrations" (Anna Griffin); Papers: Black and white c.s.; Patterned paper ('La Ckreme" from DCWV) Inks: Graphite Black (Brilliance); Lake Mist (Adirondack); Accessories: Ribbons, beads, gemstones, Paper Glaze; Yellow Glitter marker (Twinklette); foam tape; Tools: Cuttlebug, Spellbinders Nestabilities classic regtangular, paper piercer.

RECIPE (for 2nd card): Stamps: Flowers (Studio G), sentiment ("Garden of Friendship" from Inque Boutique); Papers: Green, yellow and white c.s.; Patterned paper (K&Company); Inks: Graphite black (Brilliance), Oregano (Adirondack), Vintage Sepia (VersaFine); Accessories: Spellbinders Nestabilities classic regtengular and circles, Prismacolor markers, Paper Glaze, Ribbon, Gemstones, Dew Drops, brad, foam tape; Tools: Cuttlebug, Spiral punch, paper piercer, Butterfly punch (Martha Stewart).

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P.S. The Company Inkadinkado was giving out free stamps if you send them cards made with their products. Last week I mailed my 3 cards out and look what came in the my mailbox :) Cute stamps!!!!

You can visit the Inkadinkado to get the address to send your cards to. The end date for this promotion is April 15th, 2009, and all submissions postmarked by April 15th, 2009 will be accepted. Enjoy!

Thanks for stopping by to share in my sketch creations! ~Olena~

Time for sketches! #88 and Mojo Monday # 79

Happy Thursday to you all!!! Today I present two cards.

First card for Sketches! {by tamara} Sketch #88.

Click here to see all the Design Team cards using this sketch.

I hope you play along with us this week!! Make sure you leave a link to your card at the Sketches! {by tamara} site!! We would LOVE to see your card!!

There isn't a lot of stamping on this card:-) I stamped the sentiment "I'm all Smiles" (from Inque Boutique "Card Wishes" stamp set) using Pearlescent ivy (Brilliance) ink. For embellishments, I added some silk ribbon, Flowers, Dew Drops and of course, piercings. For leaves I used the Storybook cartrige (Cricut) from Provo Craft.

Here's a picture that shows the dimension better.

The second card, I made for the Mojo Monday Sketch # 79. Make sure you check out the Mojo Monday sketch challenge and see what the other ladies made.

RECIPE (1st card): Stamps: "card Wishes" (Inque Boutique); Papers: Green and yellow c.s.; Patterned paper (DCWV); Inks: Pearlescent ivy (Brilliance), New Sprout (Memento); Accessories: Flowers, Ribbons, Dew Drops, Storybook cartrige (Provo Craft)Foam tape; Tools: Cuttlebug, Cricut, Spellbinders Nestabilities classic circles, Classic Butterfly punch (Martha Stewart), Paper piercer.

RECIPE (2nd card): Stamps: "Four Dolls" (Hero Arts) and sentiment (Paper Salon); Papers: Burgundy, green and white c.s.; Patterned paper (DCWV)); Inks: Graphite black and Coffee Bean (Brilliance), New Sprout and Bamboo leaves (Memento); Accessories: Prismacolor markers, Ribbons, gemstones, Dew Drops, paper Glaze, Foam tape; Tools: Cuttlebug, Spellbinders Nestabilities classic long regtangular, Edge punch (Fiskars), Paper piercer.


I hope you have a wonderful day! ~Olena~

Time for sketches! #87 and Mojo Monday # 78

Happy Thursday to you all!!! Today I present two cards. First card for Sketches! {by tamara} Sketche #87.

I hope you play along with us this week!! Make sure you leave a link to your card at the Sketches! {by tamara} site!! We would LOVE to see your card!!

Click here to see all the Design Team cards using this sketch.

I used different of the partial circle stamps (there are three different quarter in the French Quarter stamp set from Inque Boutique) to make my Big brown half-circle and Small green half-circle. After the half-circles was stamped, I used my Circle Templates to cut it out and then lightly sponged the edges with White ink.

For the tag, I stamped the sentiment "Enjoy" (from the Paper Salon "Simply Sentimental" stamp set) using Jumbo Java (Versamagic) ink and then cut/embossed it by using one of the Spellbinder's Tag dies. For embellishments, I added some ribbon, gemstones, Dew Drops and of course, piercings.


The second card, I made for the Mojo Monday Sketch # 78. Make sure you check out the Mojo Monday sketch challenge and see what the other ladies made.

RECIPE (1st card): Stamps: "French Quarter" (Inque Boutique), sentiment (Paper Salon); Papers: Brown, yellow and green c.s.; Patterned paper; Inks: Moonlight white (Brilliance), Jumbo Java (VersaMagic), Mushroom (Adirondack), VersaMark; Accessories: Nestabilities Spellbinder's Ribbon Tag Dies, Ribbon, Crystal Stickles, White gel pan, Gemstones, Dew Drops, Foam tape; Tools: Cuttlebug, paper piercer.

RECIPE (2nd card): Stamps: "Stars" (Inque Boutique); Papers: Brown cream c.s.; Patterned paper (My Mind's Eye and BasicGrey); Inks: Vintage Sepia (VersaFine), Mushroom (Adirondack); Accessories: Ribbon, Crystal Stickles, Clear gel pan, Gemstones, Dew Drops,George and Basic Shapes cartridge (ProvoCraft), Foam tape; Tools: Cricut, Round corner punch, Paper piercer.

I hope you have a wonderful day! ~Olena~