Lost Coast Christmas Cat

Good Morning Ladies,
I think this cold shall do me in but I keep moving along. One last day of work for the week and then two days of rest.
The card for today is Lost Coast Christmas Cat

 The image is from Lost Coast Designs. It is one of three that came together. They are some really cool cats. It was stamped on Bristol paper and colorized with Prisma pencil and Gamsol. It was then matted with a layer of green card stock. Lost Coast is a more artsy rubber stamp company. I picked these cat images up at the Fort Wayne stamp show. The ornament card stock is from a DCWV stack. The rolled roses were created using a Sizzix die. A pearl sprig was added behind them. A green glitter ribbon tops this card off.

This is the inside sentiment. It is an old stamp from Stampin' Up.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

German Vintage Cut Flip-It

Good Evening Ladies,
I am still under the weather. So I am super late posting today.
The card for today is German Vintage Cut Flip-It

This card was created using a new Sizzix Flip-It card die. The base is cream and the overlays are dsp. The flowers were created using a Sizzix rolled rose die. The leaves were cut from a Memory Box die, The sentiment is from Technique Junkies. The children are a German vintage cut. 

This is the car flipped open showing the inside sentiment.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Tessler's Tiger

Good Morning Ladies,
It has been a rough few days. This cold is kicking my butt. I can't wait to have a clear head again. But I have been creating.
The card for today is Tessler's Tiger

This card is all die cuts. The tiger is die is from Tessler's. I purchased this die at the Fort Wayne stamp show. They have the coolest dies. The background die is from Cheery Lynn. The leaf die is from Memory Box. The silver glitter paper is from a DCWV stack. The star paper that covers the card base is from my old stash.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Giraffe Ornament

Good Morning Ladies,
I have started working on ornaments. I should have started a couple of months ago. So now I will have to get moving.
Today's project is Giraffe Ornament

This ornament started with the giraffe image from Local King Rubber. The giraffe was stamped on white card stock and then embossed with ranger black super fine embossing powder. It was then colorized with art markers and hand cut. The base of the ornament is paper mache'. It is covered with card stock from My Minds Eye. The sides are covered in glitter. The rolled rose is created with a Sizzix die. Fibers hang down from the top to which two bells are tied on.

A close-up of the giraffe.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Stacy Stamps Bear

Good Morning Ladies,
I am up early this morning and feeling a little under the weather. I am hoping I am at the end of this yuck. I have not felt the best all weekend. But I did get some creating done.
The card for today is... Stacy Stamps Bear

This card started with the bear scene image from Stacy Stamps. I picked this up at the Fort Wayne stamp show. Stacy Stamps has so many awesome images. This image was stamped on Bristol paper and colorized with Prisma pencil and Gamsol. The specks of sunlight were highlighted with Ice Stickles in lemonade. The card stock that frames the bear and covers the card base is from my old stock. A wide wired yellow ribbon tops this card off.

A close-up of the bear scene.

The inside sentiment is from Inkadinkado.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

It's Your Day Zebra

Good Morning Ladies,
I tried to post yesterday but I was having mouse trouble. And lord knows I can't operate my laptop without a mouse. I went and purchased a new one only to find out it is the port on my computer and not the mouse. At least I have a back up now.
The card for today is It's Your Day Zebra

This card started with the zebra tag. The zebra image is from Rubber Cottage. It is stamped on a glossy tag also from Rubber Cottage. The tag was then stippled with purple dye ink from Stampin' Up. A sheer purple ribbon was pulled through the hole at the top. The zebra striped card stock that covers the card base is from the Paper Cut. This package of card stock came from the Fort Wayne show. It was a special. Gotta love stamp show specials. The gardina flower was created using a Cheery Lynn die. The leaves were created using a Memory Box die. The small flowers are from Prima. I added pearls to the center of these. A black pearl sprig peaks from behind.

A close up of the flowers.

A close up of the sweet zebra face.

This is the inside sentiment. It is from the techniques company.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Snow Queen

Good Morning Ladies,
Another fun day and evening of training yesterday. Dude is learning his obedience well. And the agility students and dogs are a barrel of fun. Today I will spend time creating new things.
Today's card is Snow Queen

This card started with the snow queen image. I picked this stamp up used this summer. It has no company maker on it and I think it is fairly old. The image was stamped on watercolor paper. It was colorized using Stampin' Up watercolor crayons and Mica palettes from US Art Quest. http://www.usartquest.com/ The snow at the bottom was created using Stickles and Tattered Angels mist. The mist bottle was opened and a paint brush was dipped in and then washed across the bottom. The watercolor paper took this mist well. The snowflakes are a pre-cut product from Creative Expressions. A pearl was added to the center of each snowflake. The sentiment is from CTMH. 

The inside sentiment. Also from CTMH.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Swan Lake

Good Morning Ladies,
I had a fun time at agility training last night. Dude and Windy had a good time also. It's good to be back in class. We were all tired when we got home last night.
The card for today is Swan Lake

This card started with the swan family image from Sweet Stamps. It was stamped on watercolor paper. It was then colorized with Stampin' Up watercolor crayons. Stickles is added to the water ripples. The card base is covered with Noah's Ark card stock from a Debbie Mumm pad out of my old stash. The image is matted with card stock from the same pad.
I placed an order for intense pencils yesterday. I can't wait to get them and give them a whirl.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

One Crazy Stamper Challenge

Good Morning Ladies,
I am trying something different today. I am entering a different challenge. It is the One Crazy Stamper Challenge
You can see the and join the challenge here http://www.onecrazystampercom.blogspot.com/2014/10/october-halloweenchristmas-challenge.html
The challenge is Halloween/Christmas.
You may use any stamped image. (no digital images)
Here is my card for the challenge.....

I chose a new image I picked up at the Fort Wayne stamp show. It is one of their big and little stamp sets. The stamp it's self is not Christmas but makes the cutest Christmas card. He was stamped on Bristol paper and colorized with Prisma pencil and Gamsol. He was then hand cut. I chose a Sizzix Flip-it card as my base. The DSP is from Echo Park. The poinsettia was created using a Cheery Lynn flower die.

A close-up of the little.

A close-up of the flower. 

This is the card flipped.

 

This is a close-up of the sentiment on the flip side. 

Happy Scraps,

Mrs. Swandog

the Stamps of Life Snowman

Good Morning Ladies,
I am back to dog training and classes this week. Full steam ahead!
The card for today is the Stamps of Life Snowman

 The snowman image and the sentiment is from the Stamps of Life. The snowman is stamped on white card stock. This set has the face pieces seperate and there is two choices of mouths. His hat is die cut out of black using the die set that goes with the snowman set. The fence is a die from Cheery Lynn. A strip of shimmer paper was torn to create the snow. The paper that covers the card base is from my old stash. I applied pearls to the center of the snowflakes. The puppies are from an Impression Obsession die.

This is the inside sentiment from the same company.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Whiff of Joy Joy

Good Morning Ladies,
I had a great time with my mom and friend Judy yesterday at the crafty day. We got all of my mom's candy bar wrappers done. She is ready for the great Grandchildren on Halloween. And we did it in record time and were able to play with other creative things. So fun!!
The card for today is Whiff of Joy Joy

The reindeer and his birdy friends is an image from The Whiff of Joy. I just love their stamps. He was stamped on watercolor paper and colorized with Stampin' Up watercolor crayons. His sleigh bells were colorized using US Art Quest Mica paint. This paint is a watercolor palette with shine and sparkle. This panel was then matted on black card stock. Red and black checked paper covers the card base. The joy embellishment came from the Dollar Tree. You can find some really cool embellishments at the dollar store. It is one of my favorite haunts.

A close-up of the Reindeer and his friends.

This is the inside sentiment. It is from an old Stampin' Up set.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Graphics 45 Birthday Couture

Good Morning Ladies,
I am off today to the craft day with my mom. We are going to make Halloween candy bar wraps today. My mom is going to give them to her great grandkids for Halloween. Can't wait to get started!!
The card for today is Graphics 45 Birthday Couture

This card started with the calling card from the Graphics 45 Couture pad. It was hand cut and placed on a piece of black card stock. A black layer covers the card base with a layer from the same pad. A rolled rose created with a Sizzix die is paired with two flat back flowers. A pearl sprig peaks out from beneath.

The inside sentiment is from a the Stamps of Life clear set.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Technique Tuesday Bee Happy

Good Morning Ladies,
Saturday morning and lots of housework to do. First off of course is laundry. I will be sneaking in some creating. Tomorrow it is off to a craft day with my mama.
The card for today is Technique Tuesday Bee Happy

 Yes a flip-it card!! The card base was created using the Stamps of Life exclusive Sizzix flip-it die. The honey comb DSP is from Nicki Sivilis. This line of paper is so bright and happy. The bee is an image from Technique Tuesday. I picked up sentiments from this company at the stamp show in Fort Wayne.

The card flipped with the inside sentiment.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Tail Wagging Day

Good Morning Ladies,
It's feeling a bit chilly out there this morning. I guess chilly is good this time of year. The dogs love it.
The card for today is Tail Wagging Day

This card started with a Kelly Purkey clear dog set. The dog and woof images were stamped on a glossy tag from Rubber Cottage in black Memento ink. The sentiment is from Motivet. The tag was then stippled with two colors of Tim Holtz distressed ink using a #4 stipple brush from Rubber Cottage. A black and white checked ribbon was added through the tag . This tag was mounted on black card stock and music note card stock.

 A close up of the tag.

The inside sentiment is from Hannah Stamps.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Sparkle Fairy

Good Morning Ladies,
I have been busy, busy, busy making cards. This is the second rainy day in a row...perfect for creating. The card for today is Sparkle Fairy

This card started with a glossy tag from Rubber Cottage. I picked these tags up at the stamp show and have been having fun with them. I stamped the images and sentiments on the tag first with black Memento ink. The images and the word sparkle is from a Recollections clear set. Then the tag with stippled with two colors of Tim Holtz distressed ink using a #4 stipple brush. The wings and fairy skirt then were colorized with purple Stickles. A sheer green ribbon was tied through the hole in the top of the tag. Purple pearlized card stock covers the card base. Next a layer of dot dsp from DCWV was added. Flowers and a pearl sprig grace the top corner of this card. The flowers were created using a rolled flower Memory Box die and a rolled rose die from Sizzix.

A close-up of the flowers.

The inside sentiment is from a clear set from Clear and Simple stamps.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Joan's Touch Belly Band Challenge

Good Morning Ladies,
I got plenty of sleep last night and should be chipper this morning and today. I did wake up a couple of times with artsy things in my brain. I did not write them down.
The card for today is Joan's Touch Belly Band Challenge
The requirements are as follows...
Use polka dots
Make a gate fold card
Use a fancy belly band around the card
Use something that can be purchased from http://www.atjoansgardens.com/
You can see and enter the challenge here.... http://www.joanstouch.com/

The gate fold card base is made with DCWV cardstock. The polka dot layers is a card stock from Doddle Bug and the dots are glittered. 

The belly band was created using the same card stock. The flowers were created using a Cheery Lynn die purchased at Joan's Gardens and a Sizzix rolled rose die. The rest of the flowers are pre-made from Prima. The pearls were added to the center of the prima flowers. The zebra was stamped with purple die ink and hand cut. The zebra image is from Rubber Cottage. This is the same company that the sentiment from the first challenge card I made this week is from. 

 This is the gate fold card without the belly band.

This is the gate fold open to show the inside sentiment. The Doily Die is from Cheery Lynn. It is the Italian Flourish DL 103. This was also purchased from Joan's Garden and is one of my favorite dies.

This is a close-up of the die and sentiment.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Hairball Birthday

Good Morning Ladies,
It has been raining and is warm outside. Yesterday morning when I went out it smelled like fall. A distinct scent fall is.
The card for today is Hairball Birthday

 This card was created using a silly Stampin' Up set. The cat and saying is all one stamp. It is stamped on watercolor paper and colorized using Stampin' Up watercolor crayons and a water brush. The circles were cut using a Sizzix frame-lits set. All paper is from a My Mind's Eye paper pad. This was the least liked paper in the tablet. But it worked perfect for this card. It is circles that look like scribbles and has a touch of glitter. The flowers were hand cut from a different sheet and popped up. A fiber tops this card off.

A close-up of the cat.

 Popping view of the flowers.

The inside sentiment is from Clear and Simple Stamps.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Joan's Challenge Belly Band

Good Morning Ladies,
I missed Joan's challenge last week but this week I got right on it.
So my card for today is Joan's Challenge Belly Band
You can see and enter the challenge here http://www.joanstouch.com/
The requirements for the challenge this week are as follows:
Use polka dots
Make a gate fold card
Use a fancy belly band around the card
Use a product that can be purchased at http://www.atjoansgardens.com/
Here is my card....

This was a fun card to make. It did take me a couple of attempts at getting the gate fold card the right size. But I managed. The cardstock I used to create the gate fold card base is from Doddlebug. This is a glittered paper as the dots are glittered. 

The belly band was made of plain white card stock with a piece of the polka dot card stock wrapped around it in the center. The flowers were created using the Sunflower die from Cheery Lynn. I purchased this die from  http://www.atjoansgardens.com/ This is one of my favorite flower dies. The two blue flowers on each end had the petals pinched. Pop dots are in between each layer for a 3-D effect. Pearl sprigs set behind the flowers. White flat back doves sit on each flower center.

This is the front of the gate fold card.

The sentiment is from Rubber Cottage.  I just got back from the stamp show a week or two ago and purchased this stamp. A shout out to Terri to check out this company as it has lots of awesome sayings and images. https://www.rubbercottage.com/ If you like the images from this company give Terri a holler by e-mail. A flat back dove accents the inside sentiment.

A close-up of the sentiment.
Thanks Joan for another great challenge.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog