Joan's Challenge #10 easter

Good Morning Ladies,
I had a little problem here yesterday. My water heater was leaking, so a new one was in order. The plumber came out and installed one. But no water to do laundry or anything else. So I made my card for Joan's Challenge #10 easter card.
I found the challenge to be another fun one. Here are the requirements for http://www.atjoansgardens.com/2012/03/this-weeks-challenge_15.html
Create an Easter card with a bunny
Use an embossed background
Colors for Easter
Use a flourish
Use rhinestones
Here is my take on the challenge.....

 I used a 5 x 7 card. My embossed background is the blue mat. I embossed this with a sizzix embossing folder. This mat sits on top of a pink mat and a purple mat. My mat card stock is shimmery. I used a Cheery Lynn die to create my white picket fence. My bunnies are an image from Art Gone Wild. Moving up to the top of the card. I used a Cheery Lynn corner flourish die to cut my purple flourish. I added a three flower cluster. The leaves are stamped using a heartfelt creations stamp set on green handmade paper. These were hand cut. My flowers were created using a Cheery Lynn cutie die and the purple flowers are also rolled flowers. I added rhinestones to the centers of the flowers. A purple checked ribbon finishes this card off. Click on the link above to order your Cheery Lynn dies and Heartfelt creations stamp sets. Joan only charges what it cost to ship. A great deal!

A close-up of my flower cluster.
Another great challenge Joan and Selma! Bunnies are right up my alley.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Twisted Tuesday Challenge Blog

Good Morning Ladies,
This weather has been wonderful. I am so enjoying it!
I was surf around the net on Tuesday and came across a brand new challenge blog. I came upon a new  Twisted Tuesday Challenge Blog. They are having a design team call. So I grabbed my stamps, paper, dies, and supplies and created a card.
Here is the link to the blog http://twistedtuesdaychallenges.blogspot.com/2012/03/welcome-and-design-team-call.html
The requirements for the project are
The Challenge: Make your project with Pastel/Spring colors but incorporate black somewhere on your creation.

The Twist:  Your creation must be square (no standard size A2 cards).
Here is my take on the project....

 I started with a 6 inch by 6 inch square card. My spring is the bunnies. This image is from Art Gone Wild. I stamped the bunny couple in black archival ink on bristol board. The image is colorized with Prisma Pencil and Gamsol. I added stickles for the tails. All papers are from a Debbie Mum Noah's Ark stack. A Martha Stewart punch around the page set was used to create the border on the yellow mat. The boy bunny's bow tie is black to help me tie the color black in. Under the yellow mat I added a black mat so just some peeks through. The green layer and the bunny image was cut using a spellbinder die set. The corner flourish is cut from a Cheery Lynn die. The three flowers at the top are handmade by yours truly. I added a pearl spray to top this card off.

 A close-up of my flowers and spray. 
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

3D Elephant Scene Card

Good Morning Ladies,
I have had a lot of fun creating for Joan's challenge. (see posts below) So I have been holding back a 3D Elephant Scene Card. But today I am sharing it with you.
The elephant stamp was purchased when I went to the Indy stamp show. What do you think?

 The elephant stamp is by Grey Wolf rubber stamps. The other stamps are from stampscapes. The only thing I had to mask was the elephant. The elephant was stamped and colorized several times. Each image was cut leaving part of the elephant for scrap. Using pop up glue dots he was assembled. This was placed on top of the image of the elephant that was stamped into the scene. The panel was matted with a grey panel and a pale blue stripe panel. The black checked ribbon was the final touch.

 A view of the top side of the elephant to show the layers.

 Thanks grey wolf this elephant image is amazing!

A side view of the layers.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Joan's Challenge #9 recycled box sunflowers

Good Morning Ladies,
The recycled box challenge over at Joan's has my mojo going. I have created another recycled box.
Joan's Challenge #9 recycled box sunflowers is my box. The requirements are...
Recycle a container (round)
Color theme your choice
Use lace
Use pearls and flowers
http://www.atjoansgardens.com/2012/03/this-weeks-challege.html  Check it out and come join us!

 For my recycled box I used an empty prima flower tin. I have been hanging onto this for a long time. This is the top.

 This is what the side of my container looked like before I started creating.

 All the dies I used to create this tin came from Joan's. She has the best selection of dies in the country as far as I am concerned. If you need it she has it. I used tim holtz alcohol inks to change the color of my tin. The very bottom die that covers the clear window in the box is a Marriane die. The cardstock is double sided, so when you open the tin the side paper shows through the window. I should mention all the dsp came from a Graphics 45 12 x 12 pad. The pad is playtimes past. The sunflowers and olive leaves are cut from Cheery Lynn dies. The rolled flowers are cut from a memory box die. The single leaf is stamped and cut from a Heartfelt creations stamp set that you can also purchase at Joan's. The fence is cut from a Cheery Lynn die. My pearls are the centers of the rolled flowers. I cut the little girl from a tag from the same Graphic 45 tablet.

 This is a side view of my box. It shows my lace that I added onto the lid. This box has a very different feel than my previous box.

A close up of the little girl just because I think she is so cute.
Too much fun Joan and Selma! Thanks again!
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Joan's Challenge #9 recycled box

Good Morning Ladies,
I had a great time at the dog show yesterday. The new time change has not affected me much. I was up at five and creating.
Yes another challenge at Joan's.
This is the challenge this week... http://www.atjoansgardens.com/2012/03/this-weeks-challege.html
Joan's Challenge #9 recycled box
These are the requirements...
Use a recycled box (round)
Color theme is your choice
Use some lace
Use some pearls and flowers
Here is my recycled box....

 This is my box. It is not a food box, but a left over christmas box. It is now spring so instead of storing this box I am recycling it for the challenge.

 This is the top of my box. I had to think a bit. My cardstock that covers the box is from DCWV. The doily die is cut from a Cheery Lynn die you can purchase at Joan's. I created my flowers using dies. Joan has a great selection of flower dies. For pearls I added a pearl spray and pearls to the centers of my flowers. I purchased the Webster's pages cameos from Joan's awhile back. They were just so beautiful I could not pass them up. The cameo worked perfect for the top of this box.

 This is a side view of my box. Also added to the lid is pillow lace and ribbon trim with beads. On the bottom section of my box I added a band of glitter. I used the double sided sticky tape to add the glitter. I burnished it with my finger so that my glitter would not flack off.

A close up of the cameo. I have always loved cameos. Even as a child they always caught my eye. Things are always great when they take you back to fond childhood memories.
Thanks Selma and Joan for a wonderful challenge!
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Yellow Glitter Egg

Good Morning Ladies,
I am up extra early. I am leaving for the dog show at five. Oh for the love of dogs! I am looking forward to a fun day with friends. But before I leave I have a Yellow Glitter Egg for you. And here it is....

 These glitter eggs are perfect for Easter. This one is done in yellow. The papers I used to create the large topper are Washi papers. Washi paper is thin so to give it more body I applied a coat of crystal laquer on it once I had it stamped heat set and cut. This paper give the topper a very different and sunny look.

Top view of the topper topped off with a rolled flower. These eggs along with many  other creations are offered for you to purchase at the Co-Op shop in La Porte at booth 25.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog

Wet Dog Card

Good Morning Ladies,
I am off to a dog show on Saturday. Just a fun day to watch Juice show and weight pull. It will be a relaxing day for sure.
I have a Wet Dog Card for you today...what else would you expect from a dog groomer?
Here it is....

 This card was created using a set of cling mount stamps from Sparkle N Sprinkle. The dog was colorized using gamsol and prisma pencil. He was cut with a spellbinder set along with the mat underneath. The dog bones are colorized the same. The ribbon on the front proclaims Best Friend.

This is the inside of the card. This card was just plain old fun to create!
If you see a card here on my blog it can be purchased at the co-op shops in La Porte. Come down and visit.
Happy Scraps,
Mrs. Swandog