Making Cards by Moonlight

A NEW YEAR, A NEW POST AND SOME EXCITING NEWS FOR THE TOWN SCRAPPER!!!

2011-01-07T21:40:00.000-05:00

Happy BELATED New Year!

I hope this post finds everyone well and looking forward to a brand new year.

This year brings many exciting changes for the great store, THE TOWN SCRAPPER, (for which I am a design team member) and its terrific owner, PHEBE. Phebe will soon be announcing the grand opening of her ON-LINE STORE!! Please stayed tuned for all the details....

Phebe partnered with VICTORIA CASE in 2010, introducing a beautiful line of stamps exclusive to THE TOWN SCRAPPER. Be sure to take a peek at available images, HERE.

To celebrate the success of the aforementioned exclusive stamp line, we've decided to showcase our favourite VICTORIA CASE/TOWNSCRAPPER images from the past year. Here is a look at my fav...

Remember to click HERE to catch a glimpse of my fellow design team members' wonderful creations featuring THEIR 2010 favourites!!

Tricia

Good Intentions...

2010-12-01T19:55:00.002-05:00

Hello!!

Well, I had intended to be a much better blogger this past week, but the week slipped away much too quickly. I'll give it another shot this week. ;)

Vintage-look Christmas Tags

Today I thought I 'd share the project that has consumed every free minute I've had for the past 2+ weeks. My sister asked that I make some holiday themed tags for her and I was happy to take on the job. Now, I must admit that I have not made many tags in the past, so I thought I'd surf the net for some ideas. Wow, did I see some beautiful creations! There was one tag in particular however, that really caught my eye. It was from the following gorgeous tag that I borrowed the tag layout.

Do you recognize these tags? I would love to credit the talented crafter who created these, but I saved only the photo, neglecting to take note of the site address from which they were found. Have you ever found a site you loved thinking you would stop by again? Easier said than done, I'm afraid if you haven't saved the address. :( I'm chalking this one up as a lesson learned.

Enjoy the rest of the week...hoping to back with another post soon!

Tricia

Tag Materials(enlarged photo):
paper: Echo Park Wintertime Collection 2010
stamps: Humble Pie's Sweetie Pie (sentiment), Sassafrass Lass Stitched Borders
ink: Tim Holtz Distress Ink Aged Mahogany
tool: Spellbinders' Labels 4Nestie, Spellbinders Frameabilities' Scalloped Edge Frame (2 flower layers), Fiskars Punch (flower centre layer), Cricut Don Juan cartridge (largest flower layer), needle (piercing detail)
embellishments: Michael's "Celebrate It" ribbon, Prima (flower layer), Recollections Bright Mini Circles brads

It's Showcase Monday at THE TOWN SCRAPPER!!

2010-11-22T10:02:00.002-05:00

Good Morning All!

I've been MIA for a bit folks, going to try to do little more posting before Christmas. This morning I'd like to share a card I made for THE TOWN SCRAPPER'S SHOWCASE MONDAY. The image featured is C.C. Designs' Swiss Pixie Nora. Nora is looking so sweet, all bundled-up, ready for the chilly winter weather.

This was my first attempt at double-sided adhesive and glitter. It is quite a messy undertaking, but I love the results. What do you think? Since making the card, I've picked-up some finer glitter and can't wait to give it a go.

A little reminder that THE TOWN SCRAPPER'S Brads and Eyelets Challenge is still underway. You have until Thursday evening to take part in the fun and have a chance at winning the adorable MADE WITH LOVE LOLA pictured in the card below.

Wishing you a crafty week,

Tricia

A little late...

2010-11-08T10:51:00.002-05:00

My apologies, this post is a little late as this past weekend was a busy one for us. The card you'll find below features The Town Scrapper's exclusive Victoria Case image, Snowfriends. We are encouraging you to create a design without the use of embellishments for this week's CHALLENGE. Are you in? I must admit, I did find this request rather difficult. As you'll soon see, I added a little teeny bit of Polar White FLOWER SOFT to my card. Would this addition be considered an embellishment?? If it is, please forgive me, this one was a real toughy for me. :)

How about our past Scrapette Zoe's, fabulous MAKE IT CRAFTY sketch!?

Now, if you can keep a secret, here's what I would have done IF embellishments would have been permitted. Shhhhhhh ;)

Can't wait to see what you create!!

Tricia

EEEK! Are you afraid of mice?

2010-10-29T16:18:00.005-04:00

TGIF!! I couldn't wait for this weekend to arrive. The boys are so excited to get dressed-up and head out the door on Sunday. This year my eldest has chosen to dress-up as Iron Man. No, he has not seen the movie, he is far too young...he'd be scared silly. I haven't seen it either, I'm a real chicken when it comes to anything a little scary. My middle guy had his heart set on Spiderman. Our nine month old (boy, time flies) will dress as a little bat. I will be sure to post a Halloween pic of the three boys all costumed-up.

Now, on to my Halloween-themed cards. I made cards for each of the boys' teachers. Spiderman, or SPIDER HENRY was the ideal choice. WHIFF OF JOY offers this ADORABLE superhero as a FREE DIGI. He can be found here...THANK YOU WHIFF OF JOY!!!

As you'll see I used the same image for both cards, but changed-up the layouts a bit. I was absolutely dying to give double-sided adhesive sheets and glitter a shot. Phebe, the TOWN SCRAPPER, generously provided me with some supplies so I was off to the races. Henry was coloured with Prismacolor pencils and odourless mineral spirits. The first card is based on a Mojo Monday card sketch. Here are my two similar guinea pig creations:

Well, that's it for today. Just a little reminder of THE TOWN SCRAPPER'S current BUTTON CHALLENGE now underway. Check out all the details, HERE.

HAPPY HAUNTING!

Tricia

stamps: Spider Henry (DIGI) by Whiff of Joy, sentiments by Amy R. Stamps

paper: patterned paper is Making Memories' Spook Alley 2009 , cardstock is The Paper Studio

embellishments: spiders and bats are Making Memories' Spook Alley and the web is from Cricut's Wild Cards cartridge.

A Terrifying Tiny Dancer??

2010-10-26T10:27:00.000-04:00

Happy Tuesday!

I'd like to share a card I made for a friend's daughter. Now, I know it sounds a little silly and looks a teeny bit strange, but I wasn't sure what this little girl would be for Halloween this year, so I decided to dress her in a tutu because I know she started dance classes about a month ago. Do you think she looks a bit out of place on the front of this card? I agree, this image is not the slightest bit scary, but I hope this 3 year old little girl will recognize herself as the adorable tiny dancer.

The sweet girl featured on the card is a Wags 'n Whiskers' stamp and is entitled Tiny Dancer. I can think of so many little girls for whom this image would be perfect. I believe she will also be making a number of Christmas card appearances...right off the Nutcracker Ballet stage!

Wishing you a SPOOKTACULAR week,

Tricia

Stamps: Wags 'n Whiskers, Amy R. Stamps (sentiments)
Paper: Making Memories Spook Alley 2009, My Paper Studio (textured cardstock)
Embellishements: Making Memories Spook Alley 2009

Good Morning K.K. Fans!

2010-10-21T10:35:00.000-04:00

Hi All!

Just had to do a quick post to share the spicy, yet adorable, Annette with you! I picked-up a couple of Kraftin' Kimmie's little jems on Thanksgiving weekend and couldn't wait to ink them up. The sentiment on the card is from The Greeting Farm and the juicy lipstick kiss is My Favorite Things.

A little reminder that today is your final day to enter The Town Scrapper's Sketch Challenge. Check out all the details, HERE. Tomorrow, The Town Scrapper will announce the lucky, randomly drawn, challenge winner's name and introduce the NEW weekly challenge. Stayed tuned!!

Tricia

NEW TOWN SCRAPPER CHALLENGE AND SHOWCASE

2010-10-18T17:01:00.000-04:00

Good Afternoon!

It's Monday, the day we SCRAPETTES set aside to showcase some of the unique and fabulous stamps Phebe carries in her store, THE TOWN SCRAPPER. Today we're focusing on the wonderful images of Mo Manning, The Greeting Farm, Kraftin' Kimmie and one of my absolute favourites, Whiff of Joy.

The above image is Whiff of Joy's Citrus Tree. The sentiment is My Favorite Things. This is my first attempt at an easel card...can't wait to make another!!

A quick reminder that there are still 3 days left to take part in this week's TOWN SCRAPPER SKETCH CHALLENGE. The adorable LELA will be awarded to one lucky participant. Click HERE for the SCRAPETTES' inspiring sketch creations and all the challenge details.

Have a great week,

Tricia

LATEST TOWN SCRAPPER CHALLENGE!

2010-10-08T09:35:00.001-04:00

Good Morning Fellow Bloggers!

Time to usher-in a new TOWN SCRAPPER CHALLENGE!! For this week's CHALLENGE, we'd love you to share your DISTRESSED projects. The TOWN SCRAPPER GALS aka THE SCRAPETTES have created some awe-inspiring CHALLENGE pieces...take a peek, HERE.

Here's a couple of pics of my distressed submission. The card features the oh-so-sweet chef, "MADE WITH LOVE LOLA." Lola was printed on Neenah cardstock and coloured with Prisma pencils and odourless mineral spirits.

Don't forget, one lucky CHALLENGE participant will be randomly chosen to receive a special gift. This week Phebe, owner of THE TOWN SCRAPPER, will be giving away "LOLA LOVES ALL CREATURES", a Victoria Case Town Scrapper exclusive stamp.

Have a wonderful weekend and HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Tricia

BBBRRRR...BABY IT'S COLD OUTSIDE

2010-10-02T11:43:00.001-04:00

Happy Weekend ALL! Blogging from the GREAT WHITE VERY NORTH this weekend. My sister-in law, Julie is taking the plunge today, amidst on-again-off again flurries!! It's her wedding day!!! Congratulations Julie and Lee, wishing you a lifetime of happiness together!

Well, we've got some celebrating to do here, so I'm going to move things along. This week THE TOWN SCRAPPER SCRAPETTES are asking everyone to share their HALLOWEEN creations wether they be CREEPY OR CUTE, we'd love to see them!

The SCRAPETTES have concocted some seriously spooky designs for inspiration, check out their undeniably amazing talent, HERE.

Up for grabs this week, we have Victoria Case's FABULOUS "MAGICAL SOPHIE" stamp. This stamp is one of many wonderful stamps created by Victoria, exclusively for THE TOWN SCRAPPER.

Happy crafting and good luck!!

Tricia

Happy Friday!!!

2010-09-24T10:12:00.000-04:00

Yay, it's Friday folks, the weekend's almost here! It's time for another TOWN SCRAPPER CHALLENGE and an opportunity to receive the super cute "BIG DREAMS EVAN" stamp.

Thank yous go out to all the wonderful STITCH CHALLENGE participants! You never cease to amaze us with your extraordinary talent!! Miria is the lucky randomly chosen winner of the Hockey Evan and Hockey Sophie stamp set. Congratulations Miria and happy stamping!

This week's challenge is a SHAPE CHALLENGE! We'd like to see your NON-RECTANGULAR OR SQUARE shaped projects. Not too tough a request, with all those crafty, creative minds out there! :)

Here's a look at my heart shaped creation. This card features Victoria Case's TOWN SCRAPPER exclusive stamp "BEARY SWEET". She's such a cutie!

Check out my fellow SCRAPETTES' inspirational creations and all the SHAPE CHALLENGE details, HERE.

How about a look at the stamp to be awarded to one lucky randomly chosen challenge participants?!

"BIG DREAMS EVAN"

Happy weekend and happy craftin'!

Tricia

Time for a New TOWN SCRAPPER CHALLENGE!!

2010-09-19T20:05:00.107-04:00

Hi Fellow Crafters!

THE TOWN SCRAPPER has its latest weekly CHALLENGE underway!! This week we are encouraging everyone to join in on the fun and create a project incorporating either REAL OR FAUX STITCHING. Not too difficult a requirement, is it? Phebe, owner of THE TOWN SCRAPPER is offering the fantastic stamp set pictured below. This set is entitled, Hockey Evan and Hockey Sophie. It is a TOWN SCRAPPER exclusive, created by VICTORIA CASE. This adorable set will be RANDOMLY awarded to one of this week's challenge participants.

Love to have a shot at receiving Evan and Sophie, but need a little inspiration? Why not check out what our talented Scrapettes have designed for the STITCHING CHALLENGE, HERE?

As tomorrow is SHOWCASE MONDAY at the TOWN SCRAPPER, I thought I would share one of my creations featuring an image by Stampavie artist TINA WENKE. STAMPAVIE is just one of the MANY wonderful and unique product lines carried by PHEBE, in her store, THE TOWN SCRAPPER. This sweet stamp is entitled Mouse Holding Ice Cream. Is he not the sweetest little mouse you've ever seen?

Wishing everyone a week of happy crafting....

Tricia

HELLOOOOO!!!!

2010-09-10T11:59:00.000-04:00

Hi All!

It's great to be back after a much enjoyed hiatus! I'm feeling rested and as aptly stated by Scrapette DANIELLE, "READY TO ROCK AND ROLL!" My two older boys are in school this year and I'm hoping little Matthew and I will be able to enjoy some serious crafting time! :) So without any further ado, here's my contribution to this week's CHALLENGE inspiration, featuring Victoria Case's Rock Star Zeke...

This week's KICKIN' CHALLENGE requires your interpretaion of the following RECIPE:

1 CARDSTOCK COLOUR
2 PATTERNED PAPERS
3 TYPES OF EMBELLISHMENTS
1 STAMPED IMAGE
2 RIBBONS

We're looking forward to feasting our eyes on your scrumptious creations!! To CELEBRATE our return from our summer hiatus, Victoria Case's BAKED WITH LOVE LOLA (as pictured in Scrapette DAWN'S creation below) will be randomly awarded to a lucky challenge participant! Just imagine all the delicious designs one could whip-up with Lola's help in the craftin' kitchen!!

Check out the YUMMY CONCOCTIONS created by the AMAZING TOWN SCRAPPER SCRAPETTES, HERE!

Wishing everyone happy crafting....Tricia

Monday Showcase at THE TOWN SCRAPPER!

2010-07-05T20:47:00.001-04:00

Salutations!

It's a hot and sticky SHOWCASE MONDAY here in Southern Ontario...a perfect day to stay inside and surf the net! Why not head on over to THE TOWN SCRAPPER BLOG to take in some eye candy. The Scrapettes have whipped-up another batch of super sweet creations this week! Click HERE to checkout just a few of the many stamp lines THE TOWN SCRAPPER carries.

I was delighted to take part in this week's showcase. I chose to work with C.C. Designs' Cupcake Kiki LaRue, she's real cutie!

The majority of the fabulous supplies used to create this card were obtained from PHEBE, THE TOWN SCRAPPER!

Have a fantastic day!!

Tricia

ANNOUNCING THE TOWN SCRAPPER NEW CHALLENGE!

2010-07-02T19:32:00.000-04:00

Happy weekend everyone! I'm excited to share the focus of this week's new TOWN SCRAPPER CHALLENGE with you today. Beginning today, we are inviting all crafting DIVAS to participate in THE TOWN SCRAPPER TENT CARD CHALLENGE!! Our SUPER Scrapette MARIA put together a wonderful Tent Card TUTORIAL on Wednesday. If you are like me and in need of a little Tent Card construction assistance, please click HERE. Take a peek at my Scrapette sisters' TERRIFIC Tent Card creations on THE TOWN SCRAPPER BLOG, HERE.

This week one lucky randomly chosen challenge participant will be awarded a FAB PRIZE TBA.

Have a wonderful weekend and to all Americans....HAPPY 4TH of JULY!!!

Tricia

A BRAND NEW TOWN SCRAPPER CHALLENGE!

2010-06-25T14:22:00.006-04:00

We've made it to another Friday and another TOWN SCRAPPER CHALLENGE! I'd first like to congratulate our last challenge winner, LINDA. Linda was randomly chosen to receive Kraftin' Kimmie's Lilith stamp. A BIG thank you goes out to all of our wonderfully talented participants.

This week, in celebration of Canada Day (July 1st), we are requesting red and white projects. Happy 143rd birthday CANADA! Up for grabs this week, we have another FAB Kraftin' Kimmie....Emilia! Will you be our LUCKY winner? Why not join the fun? For all the RED and WHITE CHALLENGE details and for some phenomenal inspiration from the Scrapettes, click HERE.

This week I decided to create a card that would be suitable to thank the special teacher in your child's life. My card features studious Lela, a Victoria Case, Town Scrapper exclusive stamp. This card is based on Paper Craft Planet Sketch Challenge Sk012310.

Card Details:

stamps-Lela is Victoria Case for The Townscrapper, sentiment is Amy R Stamps (CC Designs)

Lela was inked-up with StazOn Jet Black, stamped on Neenah and coloured with Prisma Pencils and OMS. Diamond Glaze was used on her glasses. The sentiment was stamped with Momento Tuxedo Black.

patterned design paper-October Afternoon
flowers-Prima
brads(flower centres)-We R Memory Keepers
die-cut-Spellbinders' Nesties Small Ovals
ribbon-stash of unknowns

****All supplies (except ribbon) obtained from fantastic Phebe, THE TOWN SCRAPPER.****

Have a warm, sunny and funtastic weekend!

Tricia

SHOWCASE MONDAY AT THE TOWNSCRAPPER

2010-06-21T14:51:00.001-04:00

It's Showcase Monday at THE TOWNSCRAPPER, the day set aside to share some of our creations featuring some of the stamp lines PHEBE carries in her store. The gals have revealed some devine designs today , why not stop by and take a look, HERE?

Here's a pic of my contribution, Kraftin' Kimmie's Emilia to this week's showcase:

Thanks for visiting....Tricia

FRIDAY... TOWNSCRAPPER CHALLENGE!

2010-06-18T20:28:00.000-04:00

Good Friday Evening All!

I hope you had a good week and I wish you an even better WEEKEND. It is my pleasure to share with you the theme of this week's TOWNSCRAPPER CHALLENGE. KIM, the TOWNSCRAPPER DT COORDINATOR has designed a spectacular sketch for the challenge this week. I don't know about you, but when my creative juices are stagnant, a good sketch can do wonders to get me back on track. Here is a peek at KIM'S ultra-inspiring sketch.

Don't forget that one lucky challenge participant will be randomly chosen to receive this week's PRIZE....LILITH, A CUTE KRAFTIN' KIMMIE STAMP!!!

Why not check out the superbly splendid SCRAPETTES CREATIONS, HERE?

Tonight I'd like to share a card I made for my niece. She is graduating this year and heading-off to highschool in September. Boy, the older I get, the faster time flies! I used an adorable Hanna stamp, a stamp company that has closed it's doors, I believe. :( Here she is....

Card Details:

stamps-Hanna by Hanna Stamps, sentiment and mortarboard is My Favorite Things

Hanna was stamped with StazOn Jet Black and painted using Nicholson's Peerless Transparent Watercolour Sheets. A lot of Diamond Stickles was added to create some serious glitter. The mortarboard was stamped with Dew Drop Brilliance Pearlescent Ivy. The sentiment was inked-up with VersaFine Onyx Black.

cardstock-The Paper Studio
patterned design paper-oops, can't seem to find the label strip, but I know it's from THE TOWNSCRAPPER
ribbon-The Paper Studio
charm-from THE TOWNSCRAPPER
flowers-K&Company
die-cut-Spellbinders' Nesties
border punch-ek success' dotted wave

Happy crafting and good luck with this week's TOWNSCRAPPER CHALLENGE.

IT'S TIME FOR A NEW CHALLENGE AT THE TOWNSCRAPPER!

2010-06-14T17:07:00.002-04:00

It's Monday folks, and here's my belated TOWNSCRAPPER CHALLENGE announcement! This week the Scrapettes have whipped up an absolute feast for your eyes. We gals, are challenging you to create a MASCULINE/FATHER'S DAY-THEMED item. Check-out the marvelous masterpieces designed by The TownScrapper Design Team (AKA The Scrapettes) and all the CHALLENGE details by clicking HERE.

****Remember one randomly chosen CHALLENGE participant will receive the cute Big Dreams Evan stamp, courtesy of PHEBE the owner of THE TOWNSCRAPPER.****

My apologies for this long-overdue CHALLENGE post. I left Friday for my favourite Scrapbooking Retreat Bed and Breakfast for a weekend of scrapping, chatting, eating delicious meals, chatting, eating delicious meals, chatting and a little more scrapping. I got the least accomplished out of our happy group of mothers-set-free for the weekend group, BUT I did have soooo much fun.;)

Today, is Showcase Monday at THE TOWNSCRAPPER, your opportunity to view projects made by the Scrapettes featuring stamps carried by Phebe in her store. Take a peek at these wonderful stamps and amazing creations HERE.

Have a super week!!

Tricia

Showcase Monday at THE TOWNSCRAPPER!

2010-06-07T18:48:00.003-04:00

Good Monday Morning!

It's Showcase Monday at THE TOWNSCRAPPER BLOG, the day allocated by the wonderfully talented Scrapettes to share their designs featuring BEAUTIFUL stamp lines carried by PHEBE, in her store, THE TOWNSCRAPPER. DANIELLE, one of our 2 new terrific Blog Managers, has posted the Scrapettes' FAB creations today, take a peek, you'll be inspired by all you see!!!

I'd like to share one of my latest cards with you today. This card features Stampavie's SUMPINS WRONG, created by Mo Manning. I love this image! It reminds me of my 4 and 6 year old boys a few years back and symbolizes all the firsts I have to look forward to with my 4 month old little guy.

Card Details:

stamps-image is Stampavie's Sumpins Wrong by Mo Manning, sentiment is created using Technique Tueasday's Big Timber Small Alphabet

The image was inked-up with StazOn Jet Black and painted with Nicholson's Peerless Transparent Watercolour Sheets and Reeve's Watercolour Pencils. The sentiment was stamped with VersaFine Onyx Black.

cardstock-cream is core'dinations, green and orange is The Paper Studio and brown from my stash of unknowns
patterned design paper-October Afternoon (TownScrapper)
die cuts- oval Spellbinders' Nesties (TownScrapper)
ribbon-can't find the package on my crafting table....yikes!(TownScrapper)
embossing-Swiss Dots by Cuttlebug (TownScrapper)
border punch-ek success' dotted wave

This card was inspired by Diane's gorgeous take on the below 2 Sketches for You sketch.

DIANE'S MAGNIFICENT CARD

Don't forget to get in on the Challenge action this week at THE TOWNSCRAPPER, check my sidebar for more details and a link!!

Have a super week!

Tricia

Happy Day

2010-06-03T17:10:00.005-04:00

Good Thursday Afternoon!

Today, I thought I'd post a card I made for a special occasion in my littlest one's life. I fell in love with this image by Tina Wenke (Stampavie) when I first laid eyes on it. I picked-up this adorable stamp at the TownScrapper.

Phebe, owner of The TownScrapper, carries Stampavie as well as a wide assortment of unique stamps and wonderful supplies for all of one's crafting needs. Check out all the details of her AMAZING current sale HERE.

The image featured on the card pictured below is "Mouse in Nut Boat".

Card Details:

stamps-mouse Stampavie image by Tina Wenke, "Matthew" created using Technique Tuesday's Big Timber Small Alphabet

"Mouse in Nut Boat" image was inked-up with StazOn Jet Black , stamped on Fabriano 140 lbs cold pressed watercolour paper and coloured with Nicholson's Peerless Transparent Watercolour Sheets. Sparkle was added to the water and bugs' trails using Diamond Stickles. Brad flowers are Making Memories, I believe. Letters in Matthew's name were stamped with VersaFine Onyx Black.

cardstock-green tones are Core'dinations, blue is from my stash of unknowns
ribbon-The Paper Studio
die-cut shape-Spellbinders' Nesties Small Scalloped Ovals
embossing-Swiss Dots Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
border punch- dotted wave by ek success

Couldn't help myself...had to include a pic of Matthew on his BIG DAY! His gorgeous gown was crocheted by my very talented and generous cousin, Paula. Thank you Paula!!

Thanks for dropping by,

Tricia

A CARD FOR MOM

2010-06-01T16:55:00.001-04:00

I have a little time before I begin to make dinner to post this card I made for my Mom last month. I've used one of several Hanna stamps that I own. There were so many adorable images created by this company. It is my understanding that Hanna stamps are no longer available. :(

Without further ado, here is the card....

I stamped Hanna on Neenah cardstock with StazOn Jet Black ink and coloured her with Prisma pencils and odourless mineral spirits. The patterned design papers are October Afternoon. The Paper Studio made the pink ribbon bow on Hanna's dress. Flowers are products of Prima. The brads are We R Memory Keepers and SEI.

Gotta run... ;)

Tricia

IT'S OFFICIAL!!!

2010-05-31T09:13:00.000-04:00

Good Monday Morning!

I'm delighted to announce that we have some new talent joining The TOWNSCRAPPER SCRAPETTES! Sending a big WELCOME to our new Blog Managers, DANIELLE and ROBIN and Senior Scrapettes, DAWN and DONNA!! Why not drop by their BLOGS? You'll definitely be inspired by their FAB work and it will be an opportunity to get an idea of the super summer of scrumptious crafting we have in store for you!

Unfortunately, the introduction of our new Blog Managers means that we must bid farewell to our current Blog Managers. LEAH has been a dream to work with; we will all miss her seemingly endless supply of energy and enthusiasm! Thank you Leah, please drop by the blog from time-to time. MARIA, I'm happy to share, is not leaving us....she is stepping-down as Blog Manager, but remains a Scrapette, YAY! We are also saying goodbye to Scrapettes, KIM and KYLIE! Ladies, it's been a pleasure working alongside such talent. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavours!

There is still plenty of time to participate in this week's SKETCH CHALLENGE at THE TOWNSCRAPPER ....click HERE to check-out all the details!!

Wishing everyone a wonderful week,

Tricia

NEW SUPER SKETCH CHALLENGE AT THE TOWNSCRAPPER!

2010-05-28T10:51:00.004-04:00

Good Morning!

It's another beautiful morning here, in Southern Ontario! We've been spoiled this week in terms of weather. Has summer arrived? Hope you've been enjoying some wonderful weather, in your neck-of-the-woods.

Today, I'm excited to share the latest TownScrapper Challenge with you. This week our stupendous Scrapette Maria has created a sensational sketch to assist in getting those creative juices flowing! Why not play along?

This week one lucky challenge participant (chosen at random) will receive the adorable Victoria Case, TownScrapper exclusive duo Zeke and Lola. Click HERE for all the CHALLENGE DETAILS.

I decided to work with "The Wedding Couple" this week...thought they made a sweet wedding anniversary image.

Card Details:

stamps-The Wedding Couple created by Victoria Case for The TownScrapper, sentiment is My Favorite Things

The couple was printed on Neenah cardstock and coloured with Prisma pencil crayons and odourless mineral spirits. The sentiment was inked-up with VersaFine Onyx Black.

patterned design paper-October Afternoon
flowers-Prima
flower centres-We R Memory Keepers brads
charm-unknown obtained from Phebe, TheTownScrapper
ribbon-unknown

****MOST OF THE FAB SUPPLIES USED IN THE CREATION OF THIS CARD WERE OBTAINED FROM THETOWNSCRAPPER!****

One last note, the TOWNSCRAPPER DESIGN TEAM CALL is now closed. Thank you to the MANY applicants!! Please stayed tuned to meet our new members....CAN'T WAIT!!

Tricia

DT CALL AND NEW CHALLENGE AT THE TOWNSCRAPPER!!

2010-05-25T19:40:00.005-04:00

Ok folks, I know it's been awhile since my last post. I'm finding it quite challenging to say the least, to get my act together. Little Matthew is 4 months old now and growing like a weed. He is most definitely my easiest to care for. It is the care of my older two boys that is more demanding and eating up a good amount of my precious crafting/posting time....my ME time. ;) Any suggestions for retaining one's sanity while childrearing? :)

My first bit of exciting information is that The TownScrapper is now in search of additional Design Team Members!!!

We are a growing Canadian stamp company carrying many popular stamp lines, (including Magnolia, CC Designs, Magnolia, My Favorite Things, Motivet, Whiff of Joy, Wags 'n Whiskers, CC Designs, The Greeting Farm, Kraftin' Kimmie, Hanna, High Hopes, Scrapmagasinet) along with our very own line of rubber stamps, illustrated by Victoria Case, and, of course, a blog! We are looking for Senior Design Team members, who have a passion for paper crafts, and rubber stamps ! Your coloring of stamped images should be your strength - whether it's with Copics, or watercolor, or any other medium. Previous Design Team experience is not necessary, but would be an asset. We welcome international applicants. You should have an active blog (post at least 3 times per week).

We will be taking submissions starting immediately, until all positions are filled (so, the sooner you apply, the better your chances!). We are currently expanding our design team. So, if you are ready to become a part of a growing stamping and paper crafts company, we want to hear from you!

As a senior member of our Design Team, you will be asked to:

-Create 4 projects a month (using stamps carried by The Townscrapper), by participating in weekly blog challenges, and provide high-quality digital images of these projects to our Blog Managers.
-You may be asked to work with digital images.
-Mail two of your cards/month to Phebe at the Townscrapper, in Petrolia, Ontario, Canada
-Contribute a minimum of one (papercraft) tutorial (with photos and detailed instructions) per 6-month term, and one simple"tip or trick" per month
-Participate in Blog Hops, to promote release of new stamps, approximately every 2-3 months.
-On a weekly basis, help promote/advertise The Townscrapper on your personal blog and to any message boards where appropriate.
-Provide quality scans/photographs of all projects as well as posting any related tips/tricks
-Have an active blog presence on your own personal blog (posts at least 3 times per week)
-Commit to a 6-month term beginning immediately

To apply, please send the following information to Kimmer, Design Team Co-Ordinator at:
love_10s@hotmail.com
--Link to your online gallery and blog
--Provide full contact information - name, phone number, email address, and location
--Submit a short paragraph or two of why you want to be one of our designers
--List your current DT/designer/site commitment(s)

As a Senior Design Team member for The Townscrapper, you will receive:

25% discount off the regular price of anything purchased from The Townscrapper
50% off one item per month
One free rubber stamp per month
The experience of working with one of the best stamp companies in the world! ;)

We look forward to seeing your beautiful creations. Good luck!!

The Townscrapper website is currently under construction. Online shopping will be available soon! In the interim, orders are welcome via email (info@thetownscrapper.com) or telephone (519-882-0623).

We are also in the final days of our FLOWERS and LACE TownScrapper challenge. One lucky challenge participant will win a TownScrapper Victoria Case exclusive Birthday Sophie Stamp! Please click HERE for a peek at the Scrapettes' challenge samples and all the participants' gorgeous creations to date...

Have a terrific week!

Tricia

New SKETCH Challenge at The TownScrapper!

2010-05-16T22:37:00.003-04:00

Good Evening ALL!

It's been busy this weekend, in our home, with family and friends helping us celebrate our little one's Baptism. We always have a wonderful time at get-togethers and this occasion was no exception. Can't wait until our next family gathering in July!

This week we continue our Mother-Daughter showcase at The TownScrapper with the DYNAMIC FAIRBAIRN DUO. Check out their fabulous creations HERE!

On Friday, our latest challenge was announced. We encourage you to share with us your take on this sketch

created by Nikki Fairbairn. A challenge particpant will be randomly chosen to receive C.C. Design's adorable Bumblebee Hansel.

Click HERE for all the challenge specifics.

I chose to ink-up darling Lola for my challenge creation this week.

Card Details:

stamps-Lola created by Victoria Case exclusively for The TownScrapper, sentiment is My Favorite Things

Lola was stamped with StazOn Jet Black and painted with Peerless Watercolour Sheets. Shine was added to her hair and purse using Judy Kins Diamond Glaze. Crystal Stickles was placed on Lola's eyelids and toenails for a little sparkle.

design paper-Cosmo Cricket
cardstock-Bazzill
die cuts-Spellbinders' Nesties
flowers-Prima
buttons-red and green BoBunny, yellow unknown
paper ribbon-BasicGrey
scrapper's floss-Karen Foster
shoe charm-unknown
bling-rhinestones by KAISERscrapbook

Phew, that was a list and a half! Can you believe ALL of these terrific supplies were obtained from PHEBE, THE TOWNSCRAPPER?! PHEBE is located in Petrolia, ON, CANADA and SHIPS WORLDWIDE!

Have a super week, hope to post again before Friday!

Tricia

A Rainy Tuesday Night Post

2010-05-11T22:09:00.002-04:00

Well, I've managed to find some time to post a card tonight! The card below is one I created for my little guys to give Nanny for Mother's Day. My Mom (and Dad) has helped us out in so many different ways. My boys have spent a lot of time with both my Mom and Dad and they are very close to them both. I thought this My Favorite Things stamp set was a perfect choice for their card to her. I'm quite certain that Mom wonders how she can achieve a little peace and tranquility when the boys are around.

Card Details:

stamp-My Favorite Things, sentiments are modified MFT

The stamps were inked-up with Staz On Jet Black and coloured with peerless transparent watercolour sheets and watercolour pencils. Sparkle was added using Diamond and Waterfall Stickles. Distressing was created with Tim Holtz Antique Linen Distress Ink.

patterned design paper-Bo Bunny Kitchen Spice collection
cardstock-Core'dinations and unknown
flowers-Prima
flower centres-We R Memory Keepers brads and Making Memories brads
ribbon-The Paper Studio assorted ribbon jar

Most of the supplies used to create this card (stamps, inks, paper, flowers and brads) were obtained from Phebe at The TownScrapper.

Have a great evening,

Tricia

It's a Rainy Tuesday...Perfect for Crafting!!

2010-05-11T13:03:00.003-04:00

Hello! Hope you're having a good day. It's a rainy day today, a great day for crafting :o). I hope to get a few projects started this afternoon, if the boys co-operate ;).

I was able to complete a couple of cards for Mother's Day and hope to share them with you at some point this week. Today however, I will need to work on my TownScrapper DT project for our next challenge...but it's a secret. Speaking of TownScrapper challenges, have you checked out this week's FUN challenge? The current challenge involves incorporating the colours pink and purple in your design. Click HERE to obtain all the challenge deets and to grab a glimpse of the Scrapettes' fantastic creations!

The start of a new week at The TownScrapper means the introduction of another Mother-DaughterTeam's crafty designs. Take a look at the FAB work of Nikki and her daughter Zoe, HERE.

Wishing you a wonderful week,

Tricia

TOWNSCRAPPER BLOG HOP PART 2 PRIZES AWARDED!!!

2010-05-03T16:25:00.002-04:00

It's Monday folks, the day we promised to announce all the WINNERS assciated with THE TOWNSCRAPPER'S recent BLOG HOP! We Scrapettes had a lot of fun showcasing our Victoria Case TownScrapper exclusive stamps during the 2 week Blog Hop and hope you enjoyed viewing our creations! Were you able to share in the fun by particpating in our GIRLIE-THEMED extended challenge? We loved and were in awe of all of the participants' fabulous crafty creations!! Take a look at the exciting CHALLENGE we have in store for you this week at The TOWNSCRAPPER, HERE....

Now, on to the names of the lucky BLOG HOP WINNERS. Lauretta has won the Girlie Challenge and her choice of one Victoria Case stamp. Jacilynn and Sugar have won the Blog Hop Commenter prize. Each has won one Victoria Case stamp of their choice. Blog Hop Grand Prize winner is Patricia.S. The winner of my Scrapette Surprise Package(pictured above) is BOBBI. Would you please leave me a comment with your e-mail address so I can send your package to you? Thank you to all the wonderful participants and CONGRATULATIONS to all the winners!

I would also like to remind you of our extra-special Monday Showcases during the month of May. This month we are showcasing the work of Mother-Daughter Teams!! Today Phebe (FAB owner of the TownScrapper) and her DELIGHTFUL daughter Katrina are sharing their wonderful talents! Check out all the excitement , HERE!

Hoping to post a few of my lastest cards this week, please stay tuned!

Tricia

A NEW TOWNSCRAPPER CHALLENGE!!

2010-05-01T15:40:00.003-04:00

Happy WEEKEND!

Yesterday a new Challenge was introduced at The TownScrapper. Our Scrapette Ann has provided the wonderful sketch for this week's challenge. Why not take part in the FUN?? Check out ANN'S sketch, our talented Design Team Members' interpretations of the sketch and find out all the details HERE! A fabulous VICTORIA CASE stamp will be awarded randomly to one of the lucky challenge participants!!

Remember to visit The TownScrapper Blog this MONDAYto find out who were this past week's Blog Hop winners and discover the name of the Hop's GRAND PRIZE WINNER! I will also be announcing the recipient of my Scrapette Surprise Package that day.

Have a wonderful weekend!!

Until Monday,

Tricia

TOWNSCRAPPER BLOG HOP PART 2!!

2010-04-26T09:45:00.006-04:00

It's time for PART TWO of The TownScrapper's BLOG HOP!

For Part One, we shared some of our Scrapettes' fabulous creations using Victoria Case stamps EXCLUSIVE to The TownScrapper! We also gave you a GIRLIE challenge, and invited you to play along. TODAY, drop by The TownScrapper blog to see who WON the challenge (and their choice of TWO exclusive Victoria Case stamps), and who was randomly chosen from commenters visiting all the Scrapettes' personal blogs last week...

And now, PART TWO! :) We're going to continue with the GIRLIE CHALLENGE, and we'll wipe the slate clean and give you ANOTHER chance to create something girlie for your chance to win some gorgeous stamps, PLUS we'll be giving away MORE candy to another lucky commenter, AND the following fabulous GRAND PRIZE, these brand new Victoria Case rubber stamps -

Too Cool Max
Sweet Rose
Sophie Birthday
"Whatever", "Call me", and "Happy Birthday" sentiments
Hockey Lola
Hockey Evan
"Go Team Go", "Puckin' Around", and "Shoots... Scores!" sentiments
hockey stick, puck and ice skates

SOOOOOO, be sure to visit all the stops along the hop, check out our Scrapettes' BEAUTIFUL girlie projects, and leave comments on each blog for your chance to win the grand prize. We'll also be including all challenge participants in the draw, so you have MORE chances to win! Even if you created a girlie-themed project for Week One, you may play along during Week Two and increase your odds of winning!

You have until midnight EST this THURSDAY, April 29th to leave your comments and/or link your projects on The TownScrapper Blog. Remember, your projects must be created NEW for this challenge, and you MUST link back to us in order to be eligible for the prizes. Week Two and GRAND PRIZE winners will be announced next Monday, May 3rd.

In addition to the aforementioned prizes to be awarded, I would love to share several of the adorable Victoria Case stamped images, some summer-themed design paper and embellies in a Scrapette surprise package. All YOU need to do to be eligible to win the package is leave a comment on my blog before the close of the GIRLIE challenge (midnight EST this Thursday, April 29th).

If you can't wait to see if you've won, and would like to buy some of these amazing new stamps for yourself, Phebe can be reached by phone at 519-882-0623 or via email at info@TownScrapper.com. She ships worldwide!

Are you ready to HOP?! Here is the list of Scrapettes for this week - remember to comment on EVERY stop along the way, and you could be one of the big winners!

Tricia (THAT'S ME)

Here's my card for PART 2 of The TownScrapper's Girlie Challenge. This card features Victoria Case's pretty Sophie Feeding Birds. This stamp is one of the many beautiful Victoria Case stamps made exclusively for the Town Scrapper!! The WONDERFUL supplies used in the creation of this card were obtained from none other than PHEBE, THE TOWNSCRAPPER.

Time to hop on over to our very own crafty and wonderfully talented Scrapette from Down Under, ZOE'S BLOG.....

HAPPY HOPPIN', and HAPPY MONDAY, crafting friends! :D

Tricia

TOWNSCRAPPER BLOG HOP INFO!!!!

2010-04-19T15:14:00.009-04:00

Good afternoon friends and fellow crafters and welcome to The Townscrapper's BLOG HOP. We are going to showcase some of the new and exclusive Victoria Case images. The HOP will run for 2 weeks and each week will feature the wonderful inspiring creations of half of the Scrapettes on The Townscrapper Design Team.

You will notice a recurring theme during the HOP because we've decided to combine the BLOG HOP with our weekly challenge so you can double your chances to win some Victoria Case images. We'd love for you to create something with a GIRLIE Theme. You have until midnight EST on Saturday, April 24, to link your creations on The Townscrapper Blog. Of course one random lucky challenge participant will win a Victoria Case image of their choice along with some HOP winners for Week 1 of our HOP. Week 1 challenge and BLOG HOP winners will be announced on Monday, April 26.

All the newly released images are in stock and available for purchase from Phebe. Phebe can be reached by phone at 519-882-0623 or via email at info@townscrapper.com. If you can't make it to the store in Petrolia, Ontario (Canada), remember that Phebe also ships worldwide.

Here's the list of hoppers to visit this first BLOG HOP week and be sure to leave a comment on each blog when you are hopping because some lucky random crafters will win Victoria Case rubber stamps. Plus there will be one grand prize winner at the end of the 2-week HOP but we're going to keep you in suspense and show you the grand prize next week ~ hehehe. So start hopping and have a great time.

THE TOWNSCRAPPER

ANN

JANET

KELLY

KRISTA

LEAH

MARIA

MELANIE

Happy Hopping and Good Luck!!

Tricia

A Puzzle-Themed Town Scrapper Challenge for AUTISM

2010-04-09T22:34:00.006-04:00

Good Evening!

It's the end of the work week and that means a new Town Scrapper Challenge. This week several of the Town Scrapper Scrapettes have each generously offered to donate $1.00 for every Scrapette Challenge project on The Town Scrapper Blog, as well as $1.00 for each of this week's Challenge participants' creations. The donations will be made to the KENNEDY KRIEGER INSTITUTE.

Now on to the not-so-puzzling theme of this week's challenge... We are encouraging participants to incorporate a puzzle into their projects. Check out The Town Scrapper Scrapettes' inspirational creations HERE.

This week I, as did many of my fellow DT members, chose to work with the Autism-themed Town Scrapper exclusive Victoria Case stamp.

Post-It Note Holder Details:

stamp- Victoria Case's Puzzle Piece, designed and sold exclusively at The Town Scrapper

The image was inked-up with StazOn Jet Black and painted with Nicholson's Peerless Transparent Watercolour Sheets. Diamond Glaze was placed on the eyes and "Autism" wording to add some shine.

paper-cardstock is Bazzill

Have a wonderful weekend!! Can't wait to see everyone's creations!

Tricia

An Easter Weekend Charming Challenge!

2010-04-05T16:06:00.002-04:00

Hello!

This purpose of this teeny post is to fill you in on this week's Town Scrapper Challenge. This week we Scrapettes encourage everyone to create a project incorporating a charm. Looking for a little inspiration and all the challenge details? Why not check out the super Scrapettes' designs, HERE?

Tricia

BEFORE BABY MATTHEW WAKES AGAIN!!

2010-03-29T22:43:00.009-04:00

Well, it's been one of those days when I feel I've accomplished very little. Matthew has been awake most of the day and boy it's difficult to get much work done while holding him. My two other boys have been very patient with the fact that their little brother takes-up much of mommy's time.

Here's my attempt at a post while Matthew finally sleeps. ;)

This is a card that I've created for my sister who has just moved into a brand new home. It was my first gatefold card...alot of fun to make!

Card Details:

stamps-The Greeting Farm's My House(both image and sentiment)

The house image was stamped with StazOn Jet Black and coloured with Nicholson's Watercolour Sheets. Judy Kins Diamond Glaze was placed on all the windows(although not visible in the photos). I added some sparkle to the flower boxes with Diamond Stickles. The sentiment was inked-up with Dew Drop's Tuxedo Black.

paper-design paper is 2007 Cloud 9 Design(Sparkle Blueberry Punch Sorbet), both green and blue cardstock is Bazzill
die cuts-Spellbinder's Nesties( Small Scalloped Ovals) and Shapeabilities(Fancy Tags)
pearls-Hero Arts
ribbon-Offray

Most of the wonderful supplies used in the creation of this card were obtained from the Fabulous Phebe at The Town Scrapper. Check out Phebe's new line of ADORABLE Victoria Case stamps, exclusive to her store, HERE and HERE!

VICTORIA CASE EXCLUSIVE STAMPS AND NEW CHALLENGE

2010-03-26T07:00:00.010-04:00

Hello!

We've made it to Friday and another TOWN SCRAPPER CHALLENGE! This week the challenge focus is the creation of an EASTER themed card. The Town Scrapper Scrapettes have incorporated Victoria Case's Easter stamps (created exclusively for The Town Scrapper) into their challenge designs this week. Why not HOP on over to check them out?

My challenge card features Victoria's very bashful Bunny Evan, sweet Chick Sophie, and "Easter Blessings" sentiment.

Card Details:

stamps-Victoria Case's Easter Evan,Sophie and sentiment designed exclusively for The Town Scrapper

The images were printed on Neenah cardstock and coloured using Prismacolor pencils, Odourless Mineral Spirits and blending stumps. Diamond Stickles were added to Evan's bunny ear and Sophie's beak and collar. Glossy shine was given to Evan and Sophie's eyes, leaves, egg and carrot using Judy Kins Diamond Glaze. The sentiment was inked-up with Dew Drop's Momento Tuxedo Black.

paper-design paper is BasicGrey's green at heart and cardstock is unknown
flowers-Prima's Daisy Dreams (Swaney Collection)
ribbon-Offray

Wishing you a wonderful weekend!

Tricia

New Challenge at The Town Scrapper!!!

2010-03-19T14:53:00.003-04:00

Happy SUNsational Saturday!

Just a reminder that this week's challenge is now posted at The Town Scrapper! This week the Scrapettes encourage you to use ribbons and rub-ons. Take a look HERE for some ingenious inspiration!

We will have the latest Victoria Case stamps created for and available exclusively at The Town Scrapper on the Town Scrapper Blog....please stay tuned!

Have a super weekend!!

Tricia

A Quick Monday Morning Post

2010-03-15T15:32:00.003-04:00

Good Monday Morning!

Thought I'd share a little card I created for friends to welcome their new little one. The tiny hole in the top left corner was made in order that I may attach it to the gift bag.

Card Details:

stamps-little girl bear is a member of The Greeting Farm's Wild Things set, sentiment belongs to Stampin' Up's Fun and Fast Notes set, stitched border from Sassafras Lass' Stitched Borders set

The little girl bear was inked-up with StazOn Jet Black and painted with Nicholson's Watercolour Sheets. Her hair was given some shine (although not visible in the photo) with Judy Kin's Diamond Glaze. The sentiment was stamped with Dew Drop's Memento Tuxedo Black and Dew Drop's VersaMagic Jumbo Java. Jumbo Java was also used for the stitched border and the inked edges.

paper-design paper is Baby Cakes by ki Memories, cardstock is Bazzill and unknown scraps
die-cuts-Spellbinders' Nesties
ribbon-Offray
bling-Kaiser Scrapbook and other unknown
flowers-Prima Petites Flamingo
brad-We R Memory Keepers

That's it for today, fellow crafters. Have a wonderful week!!!

Tricia

Weekly Challenge at The Town Scrapper (formerly Humble Pie Stamps) now underway!!

2010-03-12T14:17:00.000-05:00

Happy Friday Fellow Bloggers!

Just a little reminder that The Town Scrapper's Weekly Friday Challenge is now underway. This week the Scrapettes (yes we've undergone a name change) are challenging crafters to create a piece using 3 BUTTONS as embellishment. Click HERE for all the details and while you're there check out the fantastic inspirational creations the Scrapettes have whipped up. A prize (of one of our new Victoria Case stamps) will be awarded randomly to a lucky challenge participant. Good luck to all!

Happy Marvelous Monday!

2010-03-08T14:59:00.004-05:00

It's a wonderful warm (well as warm as the beginning of March can be) and sunny day today in my neck of the woods. Hope you're enjoying the weather where ever you may be. Not only is the weather cooperating, it just happens to be Showcase Monday at The Town Scrapper Blog. Does it get any better than that?!

Today, I'm showcasing a Whiff of Joy set, one of the many various stamp companies carried by Phebe/The Town Scrapper. I love this little set of tree and sentiment because it is so very versatile.

Card Details:

stamps-tree and sentiment ("Love grows happiness") are Whiff of Joy creations, heart (stamped with Versamark) is Hanna Stamps, "Thanks a bunch" sentiment by My Favourite Things.

The tree was inked-up with Jet Black StazOn ink and painted with Nicholson's Watercolour Sheets. The sentiments were stamped using VersaFine Onyx Black.

paper-Bazzill and Core'dinations
flowers-Prima, centers are We R Memory Keepers brads
embossing-D'vine Swirls embossing folder by Cuttlebug
card template-Cricut's Wild Card

I hope you found this card interesting. I had a lot of fun creating it!

Another tidbit of information....we are welcoming TWO new super Design Team Members to The Town Scrapper. Kylie hails from NSW, Australia and Kelly calls the province of Alberta(Cananda) home. Please check out their introductions HERE. Welcome ladies!

On a sad note however, our DT Member Angie will be bidding us "Adieu". It was wonderful to work with Angie and we thank her for sharing her fantastic creations with us.

Until my next post,

Tricia

VICTORIA CASE JOINS THE TOWN SCRAPPER TEAM!!!

2010-03-05T10:51:00.006-05:00

Good Morning ALL!

We, at The Town Scrapper, are delighted to welcome the wonderfully talented illustrator VICTORIA CASE to our team. Phebe, owner of THE TOWN SCRAPPER, says she has always admired Victoria's work and will now be one of the fortunate to have an exclusive line of her images turned into rubber stamps just for The TownScrapper!

Here is the brand new Victoria Case/The Town Scrapper exclusive stamp that I chose to work with for this week's TOWN SCRAPPER CHALLENGE.

What do you think? Pretty darn cute, isn't he?! Why not head-on over to THE TOWN SCRAPPER BLOG to check out the other equally adorable images created by the very gifted VICTORIA CASE, and showcased by our wonderful design team! Click HERE to have a peek.

Card Details:

stamps-EVAN by VICTORIA CASE, sentiment also VICTORIA CASE (both available exclusively at THE TOWN SCRAPPER) and stitching by Sassafras Lass' Stitched Borders

Evan was inked-up with StazOn Jet Black and painted with Nicholson's Peerless Transparent Watercolour Sheets. Shine was added to Evan's eyes and shoes using Judy Kin's Diamond Glaze. The sentiment and stitching were stamped with VersaFine Onyx Black.

design paper-imaginisce's Scooter's Vacation's We're Out of Here! (paper airplanes)
cardstock-Bazzill
die-cut opening-Spellbinder's Nesties (Deckled Edge Classic Ovals LG)
embossing-Cuttlebug's Argyle

Happy CRAFTING!

Tricia

The Town Scrapper's Monday Showcase and CONTEST!

2010-03-01T15:32:00.006-05:00

Good Afternoon Everyone!

It's Showcase Monday on The Town Scrapper Blog (formerly Humble Pie). The showcase provides us with the opportunity to share with you some of the merchandise Phebe carries in her store, THE TOWN SCRAPPER. The card I've posted today features The Greeting Farm's Keep Cozy snowman and a Humble Pie Stamps' sentiment.

Card Details:

stamps-The Greeting Farm's snowman (Keep Cozy Set), Humble Pie's sentiment "Let it Snow"

The snowman and sentiment were inked-up with StazOn Jet Black. The snowman was painted using Nicholson's Peerless Transparent Watercolour Sheets. Crystal Stickles added a little sparkle to his scarf.

patterned design paper-Polar Expressions by imaginisce
cardstock-various
ribbon-the Paper Studio
flowers-Prima
brads-We R Memory Keepers

Are you ready for a CONTEST!! The TownScrapper will be revealing its BIG exciting NEWS on Friday and we thought you might want to guess our news. You have until midnight on Thursday, March 4, to leave only 1 comment please with your guess HERE on The TownScrapper Blog.

Here's a clue: _ _ _ _ O _ _ _ _ _ _ E

One winner will be randomly selected from the correct entries and the lucky winner will win 1 special SURPRISE prize associated with our exciting news. If you'd like to post about our contest on your blog that would be great too but it's not a requirement.

Good Luck To All Paticipants!!

Tricia

FREEBIE, WHIFF OF JOY and HUMBLE PIE STAMP PRIZE!!

2010-02-26T22:27:00.011-05:00

Good Evening!

As I mentioned in my previous post, it's been awhile since I've posted my creations. I have asked that Phebe and the gals at The Town Scrapper(formerly HUMBLE PIE BLOG) allow me to join them in their fun, once again. It is my hope and intention to whip-up crafty treats along with The Town Scrapper DT members, as before, but at a slower pace . Things have been a little hectic as I attempt to establish a routine with my new little one, my 4 year old and almost 6 year old. Please be patient with me as I try to get back into the groove.

This week's CHALLENGE at The Town Scrapper involves the creation of an easel card. Now, don't panic, a tutorial on this very style of card was the subject of the The Town Scrapper TUTORIAL on Wednesday. Just take a little peek back and you'll see Lisa has provided a super explanation for creating an easel card of your own. The Fab DT members have again provided amazing challenge samples to inspire. Up for grabs for each participant is a digi Angel Maggie. One lucky card-crafter will receive Whiff of Joy's "Charlotte on Carpet" and another participant "Sitting Ellie." Check out all the details HERE!

Two wonderfully talented ladies joined the DT for the month of February. Bonnie and Zoe have shared their gifts with us all this past month and we thank them for such phenomenal work. Bonnie, thank you for joining The Town Scrapper DT for February, you will be missed. Zoe, much to the Design Team's delight, will continue to share her creative genius with The Town Scrapper Followers.

Much is happening behind the scenes at The Town Scrapper right now, keep checking in with us to find out all about our exciting news!

Until my next post on Monday,

Tricia

OH CANADA/HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

2010-02-23T22:53:00.003-05:00

Good Evening!!

It feels great to be posting this card after such a long break. I put this together for my little 4 year old cousin's birthday. I thought it would be fun to give it a Canadian theme as I have been glued to the TV for the past week and a bit, watching the Olympics.

Card Recipe:

stamps-skier (C.C. Designs), stitching (Stitched Borders by Sassafras Lass), sentiment (My Favorite Things), snowflake (The Greeting Farm's Keep Cozy Set)

Stamps were inked-up with Staz-On Jet Black. Snowflake was stamped using VersaMark Watermark. The skier was coloured using Nicholson's Peerless Transparent Watercolour Sheets. Black on bindings and scarf compliments of ZIG marker.

patterned design paper-Little Guy (ki memories)
cardstock-various
sparkle on snowflakes-Diamond Stickles

Most supplies for this card were obtained from Phebe at The Town Scrapper/Humble Pie Stamps.

There's some exciting news soon to be released on the Humble Pie Stamps Blog....stay tuned!!!

Tricia

The reason behind my temporary departure from blogland.

2010-02-07T20:13:00.000-05:00

Just couldn't wait to share my excitement.....

Presenting my newest little man, MATTHEW!!!!

A much delayed HUMBLE PIE STAMPS BLOG CHALLENGE post.

2009-12-22T22:08:00.004-05:00

Good Evening!

It's only a few days until Christmas and I find myself scrambling to complete my to-do list. This post is one of the items on the aforementioned list! Not only am I in the midst the Christmas season, I am also 1 month away from the birth of my 3rd child! This is a very exciting and exhausting time!!

A new CHALLENGE is underway at Humble Pie Stamps! The Bakers have decided to extend the Challenge an extra week because it is such a hectic time of year, therefore entries will be accepted until midnight, Thursday, December 31st EST. We are requesting TAG or BOOKMARK submisssions from our wonderfully talented followers. To find out all the details for this fun CHALLENGE please click HERE!

Here is a pic of my TAG creation:

Card RECIPE:

Stamps-couple is a HUMBLE PIE SWEETIE PIE stamp, the bow was borrowed from Hanna Stamps' Perfect Package set and the sentiment is from Whiff of Joy's Winter Love Sentiments Collection.

The happy couple and bow was stamped with StazOn Jet Black and coloured with Nicholson's Peerless Transparent Watercolour Sheets and Reeves Watercolour Pencils. The Mistletoe was drawn by hand and then coloured using the above watercolour sheets. Judy Kin's Diamond Glaze was added to their hair and his shoes, Diamond Stickles to her skirt, the Mistletoe berries and Poinsettia, Black Diamond Stickles to her pupil and Patina Stickles to his coat. The sentiment was inked-up with Versa Magic Cloud White.

cardstock-red is Bazzill Bling and green is Bazzill
tag-Don Juan Cricut Cartridge
snowflakes-Cloud Nine

Have a wonderful week and a fantastic holiday season!

Tricia

New Humble Pie Stamps CHALLENGE!

2009-12-13T13:32:00.050-05:00

It's Sunday and the weather is a bit dismal...a perfect card making day! I've been working feverishly to complete the Christmas cards I'd like to send out. So far, I think I've mailed ten and will have another 10 to go shortly. Some of you are probably thinking that my feverish pace isn't all that speedy and you're right, I'm certain I'm one of the slowest card makers ever, but I try! ;) I hope your holiday preparations are coming along too!

Now on to this week's Challenge at Humble Pie Stamps. The Bakers are inviting everyone to play along in the kitchen by submitting a creation featuring DRY EMBOSSING. The use of a Humble Pie stamp is NOT MANDATORY for this project, but boy would we like to see them, if you've got them!! The deadline for submissions is Thursday, December 17 at midnight EST. There's still plenty of time to join the fun! We have a great prize package, consisting of 3 winter-themed Humble Pie Stamps, patterned design paper and coordinating cardstock and embellies, for a lucky challenge participant, drawn at random. The winner's name will be posted on Friday, December 18. For further details regarding this week's DRY EMBOSSING CHALLENGE click HERE.

Hope to post a few of the Christmas cards I've created.

Have a fantastic week!

Tricia

A Little late....

2009-12-05T21:33:00.007-05:00

Hello All!

Hope you are enjoy your weekend. We've had a busy one so far with an adult work-related Christmas party last night and a children's Christmas party today...'tis the Season! Have the tree trimmed and few decorations up, but a little more to go and then there's the baking and cards. I do realize I'm running out of time. Yikes!!

Here's a quick post to inform that a random winner of the Monochromatic Humble Pie Stamps' Challenge was drawn in the wee hours of Friday morning. Li-Bee-Ti won a terrific Humble Pie Prize Package, just perfect for this Christmas season!

A new LIFT Challenge has begun and is sure to be a lot of fun! A winter themed Prize Package is up for grabs at the close of this current challenge! Click HERE for all the details and a peek at the Humble Pie Bakers' inspirational lifts.

I'd like to share my version of this week's LIFT Challenge, below:

This is KIM B.'S (our Design Team Coordinator at Humble Pie Stamps and the talented creator of the many cards available for LIFTING for this week's Challenge) card which I LIFTED and tried to do justice:

Now for the recipe....

stamp-Humble Pie Stamps' Snowman with Shovel

This frosty little guy was inked-up with StazOn Jet Black Ink and brought to life with the assistance of Nicholson's Peerless Transparent Watercolour Sheets. The shovel blade was shined-up with Judy Kins' Diamond Glaze. His eyes, mouth and buttons were given a bit of sparkle thanks to Black Diamond Stickles and his snowy body was made to shimmer like Crystal (Stickles).

patterned design paper-Cosmo Cricket's Jolly by Golly: Breezy Freezy

cardstock-teal is Core'dinations Black Magic Collection and winter white is unknown manufacturer

embossing-Cuttlebug's D'vine Swirl Embossing Folder

border punch-rope by Fiskars

snowflake accents-Cloud9 Design Snowflake Rain Dots by Fiskars

The majority of the fabulous ingredients for my card were obtained from THE TOWN SCRAPPER, home of HUMBLE PIE STAMPS (and much, much more).

Until my next post,

Tricia

It's FRIDAY!!!

2009-11-26T22:33:00.005-05:00

Hello! It's Friday again and that means another HUMBLE PIE STAMPS' CHALLENGE WINNER AND A BRAND NEW CHALLENGE!! Last week we asked to see your altered items and boy were we impressed. Thank you to all our fantastic and ultra creative participants!! Check out the submissions and the randomly chosen winner HERE.

This week's challenge is one I find very interesting. The Bakers are asking you to share your MONOCHROMATIC CREATIONS. They have been extremely busy in the kitchen this week developing some monochromatic samples to spark your interest and provide some inspiration. Take a peek at their tempting treats HERE, you won't be disappointed!!

I tried my hand at providng HUMBLE PIE STAMPS BLOG visitors with a PEERLESS TRANSPARENT WATERCOLOUR SHEETS TUTORIAL this week. If you'd like to learn the basics of using PTWS and check out my first tutorial attempt, click HERE.

This is the HUMBLE PIE image and card featured in the tutorial:

Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend and a to our neighbours to the south, a HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Tricia

Another week come and gone!

2009-11-20T17:56:00.010-05:00

Happy Friday everyone!

I have a few tidbits of information I'd like to share with you before I reveal my piece for this week's HUMBLE PIE STAMPS ALTERED ITEM CHALLENGE.

Phebe, the owner of THE TOWN SCRAPPER (and exclusive retailer of Humble Pie Stamps) would like to invite you to her end of the year, amazing SALE-A-BRATION! ALL ITEMS at THE TOWN SCRAPPER are BUY 1, GET THE 2ND (of equal or lesser value) FOR 50% OFF! This phenomenal sale will continue until mid January 2010! Phebe carries a variety of design papers (including Bo-Bunny, Cosmo Cricket, Imaginisce, etc.)and cardstock. The stamps she stocks are unique, among them are CCDesigns, Magnolia, Whiff of Joy, HUMBLE PIE and Chapel Road. Now, the aforementioned stamps are merely a few of the many you'll find at Phebe's. She also offers an assortment of embellishments, inks, Spellbinders, Cuttlebug Embossing Folders, the Score-Pal and much more in terms of scrapbooking and card making supplies.

Phebe's store is located in the beautiful little town of Petrolia, ON (about 20 mins from Sarnia) if you're able to shop in person. If you are interested in finding out if she has a specific item in stock or would like to place an order (she does ship worldwide), you can reach Phebe either by phone at 519-882-0623 or e-mail at info@townscrapper.com. One important note, THE TOWN SCRAPPER will be closed from December 11-21, so be sure to place your order or visit prior to December 11 or after December 21.

BE SURE TO CHECK BACK HERE TO FIND OUT ALL THE DETAILS ABOUT PHEBE'S ON-LINE STORE SET TO OPEN IN JANUARY 2010!!

This week's Humble Pie Challenge involves altering an item of your choice. There is a wonderful prize package to be won by a randomly chosen challenge participant!

Here's my altered item for this week's challenge:

Tile/Coaster Recipe:

stamp-HUMBLE PIE'S CHRYSANTHEMUM FAIRY (designed by Sophia Landry)

I inked-up the fairy with StazOn Jet Black, stamped her on a tile and coloured her with Pebble Inc. chalks. To seal the coloured image, I sprayed the surface of the tile with a matte-finish acrylic spray, sprinkling some fairy glitter (AKA Ultra Fine Crystal Glitter by Stampendous!) over the wet surface. A second coat of acrylic spray was later applied.

As you may notice in the photo, some bleeding did occur. I'm uncertain why the bleeding occured, as I have not encountered this issue in previous tile projects. In previous projects, I had not used StazOn ink, however I don't think StazOn would the problem. I believe I used the some acrylic spray previously, but wonder if maybe the very cool temperature of the garage (where I did the spraying) may be to blame. Any ideas??

To view more Humble Pie Design Team members' altered item masterpieces, please click HERE.

Thanks for visiting and have a fantastic weekend!

Tricia

IT'S FRIDAY....YEAH!!!!

2009-11-13T13:25:00.062-05:00

Well, another week has come and gone. I haven't managed to post much on my Blog over the past month or so, just can't seem to find the time. There aren't enough hours in the day to get everything you'd like to accomplish finished (or even started for that matter), don't you find ? I have been making cards for different occasions, but can't get them posted. Enough rambling, let's get down to business....

This Friday, as we do every Friday at HUMBLE PIE STAMPS, we announce our latest CHALLENGE WINNER and fill you in on the NEW CHALLENGE now underway. It is my pleasure to declare BENEDICTE of Benedicte sin blogg the randomly chosen winner of the CIRCLE CARD CHALLENGE! Congratulations Benedicte! To find out all the details and see the many delectable designs sent to the HUMBLE PIE kitchen click HERE.

Our current challenge has been whipped-up by our Executive Chef, KIM. This challenge is based on Kim's 'sketchipe' below.

To read the fine print regarding this week's SKETCH CHALLENGE, please click HERE.

This is my version of this week's CHALLENGE:

Card Details:

stamps-Maggie and the sentiment are both new releases from HUMBLE PIE STAMPS.

Maggie and the sentiment were printed from file, as we are awaiting the rubber. Maggie was coloured using both Odourless Mineral Spirits and Reeves WC Pencils as well as Prisma Pencil Crayons. Diamond Stickles were added to the white trim on her hat, and costume for a little glitter. Black Diamond Stickles were used on her buttons and the pupils of her eyes. I put a coat of Judy Kins' Diamond Glaze on the ornaments to add a some shine.

patterned design paper-Jolly by Golly by Cosmo Cricket
cardstock-unknown
flowers-Mulberry Street by Petaloo (white), Petaloo Box Blends (pink and centers)
brads-We R Memory Keepers' Glitter Brads
ribbon-k i Memories self-adhesive

Have a SUPER weekend!

Tricia

HUMBLE PIE'S SWEETIE PIE STAMPS' LATEST RELEASE BLOP WINNER!!!

2009-11-07T13:38:00.001-05:00

GOOD SATURDAY AFTERNOON ALL!

It is my pleasure to announce the winner of MY BLOG PRIZE, as part of the SWEETIE PIE STAMPS' LATEST RELEASE BLOP FUN! We Bakers found the BLOP so very exciting and hope you enjoyed viewing the new SWEETIE PIE stamps and our creations, as well! Now, without futher ado, the random winner (compliments of randomnumbergenerator.org) of my blog candy is the author of comment number 5, NANCY of MULBERRY STATION! CONGRATULATIONS NANCY, you have won the items pictured below! Please leave a comment on my blog and I will arrange to have your prize shipped to you ASAP! The initial few comments were left by my fellow kitchen mates, they were not considered for the winnings. Sorry ladies!! ;(

The GRAND PRIZE WINNER OF 2 OF THE LATEST RELEASE SWEETIE PIE STAMPS (courtesy of The Town Scrapper) is AMANDA B. at My Paper Passions. Check out all the details HERE.

Don't forget to check out our latest circular sensation challenge now underway at HUMBLE PIE STAMPS. All those who take part in the challenge are placed in the draw for $10 of Maggie Money to be used to purchse your very own SWEETIE PIE STAMPS!!!

HAVE WONDERFUL WEEKEND!

Tricia

NEW HUMBLE PIE STAMPS CHALLENGE!!

2009-11-06T06:00:00.008-05:00

GOOD MORNING FELLOW BLOGGERS!

Today we are announcing the new weekly challenge at Humble Pie Stamps (it's a circular sensation), as well as our latest challenge winner!! How much fun is that to start off a WARM (13-15 celcius, here in SW Ontario) November weekend?!

Thank yous must be sent out to our recent challenge participants! Your creations inspired by Baker Kim's sketch were extremely enchanting!! Please continue to share your delectable designs with us in the HUMBLE PIE kitchen!

This week's challenge was baked-up by another of our very talented kitchen mates, Maria the Baker. Mmm, mmm did we have a blast with this one! Maria and the rest of us Bakers are challenging everyone this week to develop a circular creation! Come and join us in the kitchen...you'll be surprised at all the wonderful concoctions we've come up with! Take a peek HERE...

This is my contribution to this week's special:

The SECRET Recipe:

stamps-the snowman and sentiment are from HUMBLE PIE STAMPS', SWEETIE PIE LINE'S NEWEST RELEASES and the stitching is Sassafrass Lass Stitched Borders set

The snowman and sentiment were printed-off (as the rubber is in transit). I used Prisma Pencil Crayons, odourless mineral spirits and blending stumps to colour the snowman and shade around the sentiment. Black Diamond Stickles were used on the snowman's mouth and Cloud 9 Design's Rain Dots were used to accent his buttons and eyes. Diamond Stickles were added to his body to add a little snowy shimmer. The stitching was inked-up with VersaFine Onyx Black Ink.

patterned design paper-imaginisce Polar Expressions Glitter collection
cardstock-green is Crafts Etc!, red is core'dinations' Super Assortments Nostalgia
embossing-D'vine Swirls Cuttlebug Embossing Folder
stars icon-Wild Card Cricut Cartridge
bling-green rhinestones are KaiserScrapbook and red star is Bo Bunny Buttons and Bling

I really enjoyed working on this card! Working on something that is neither square nor rectangular added a dimension to this project and made putting the card together a little more interesting. If you haven't given a circular card a shot...why not take a step on the wild side and share it with us at HUMBLE PIE!!

Just a little reminder, the HUMBLE PIE NEW STAMPS' RELEASE BLOP will soon end!! Be sure to head over to Kim's Blog to begin the FUN. Visit each of the blop stops, leave a message on each and you'll soon find yourself at the HUMBLE PIE STAMPS BLOG for the grand finale. There are many prizes up for grabs, but you must play along before midnight tonight EST.

Tricia

HUMBLE PIE BLOP....THERE'S LOTS OF CANDY TO BE WON!!!

2009-11-03T06:01:00.017-05:00

Welcome to our Humble Pie Stamps blop! We are so excited to introduce the new release of stamps in the SWEETIE PIE line, and the new and expanded Humble Pie Design Team to you!!

If you've arrived here any way other than from our blog hop, please go back to Kim's Kreative Korner to start at the beginning of the blop. My blog is the second blog in the Blop lineup. Once you have visited all DT members' blogs, you will end up at the Humble Pie Stamps blog, where you register for a chance to win the GRAND PRIZE! Phebe, owner of The Town Scrapper (the sole retailer of Humble Pie Stamps) is generously offering the FABULOUS GRAND PRIZE OF TWO OF THE ADORABLE, JUST RELEASED HUMBLE PIE STAMPS of YOUR CHOICE as well as A SURPRISE ASSORTMENT OF GOODIES!!!

1. Kim - http://kimmerbe.wordpress.com/
2. Tricia - http://www.makingcardsbymoonlight.blogspot.com/
3. Phebe - http://humblepiethetownscrapper.blogspot.com/
4. Ann - http://adayinthelifetoo.blogspot.com/
5. Katie - http://katieskiff.typepad.com/
6. Kim S. - http://memoriesinthyme.blogspot.com/
7. Leah - http://thechroniclesoforange.blogspot.com/
8. Lisa - http://lisaspaperfun.blogspot.com/
9.Maria - http://mariasstudio.blogspot.com/
10. Shelly - http://jaspere-jaspereslittlecorner.blogspot.com/
11. Melanie - http://paperblessingsbymelanie.blogspot.com/
12. Humble Pie Stamps - http://humblepiestamps.blogspot.com/

But, before you go, take a few minutes to check out my blog today! I have some eye candy, and some blog candy to give away! Today, as part of our Blop, I am offering a few ever-so-sweet stamped Humble Pie images, some Christmas design paper, and embelishments.

I am somewhat new to the stamping world. I stamped my first images for Christmas cards in the early 90s and then gave it a second shot when I stamped my wedding invitations 10 years ago. I consider myself a newbie to what I believe is now a novel approach to stamping and card making, in general. My interest in stamping was reignited about a year or so ago and I do not believe my enthusiasm for this craft will ever waver again. There is such a multitude of stamping-related products and so much to learn!!

I am a Blog Manager for Humble Pie Stamps and love all that being a part of this terrific team of Bakers has provided me! We haven't been around long, but we've already accomplished a great deal in the Humble Pie kitchen. It 's a thrill to be involved with such a talented group of ladies!

For today's BLOP, I decided to play with one of our new snowman images and here is what I came up with:

Card Details:

images-the snowman and the sentiment are members of Humble Pie's Sweetie Pie line, snowflake is The Greeting Farm

This "frosty" snowman image was coloured with Reeves Watercolour Pencils and Odourless Mineral Spirits. Black Diamond Stickles were used to accentuate the snowman's buttons, mouth and eyes. Diamond Stickles added some sparkle to the string of lights around his hat and body. I added some shine to the hat and broom handle with Judy Kins' Diamond Glaze. The snowflake was inked-up with VersaMark Ink.

design paper-imaginisce's Polar Expressions collection
cardstock-from unknown variety pack
ribbon-Go With The Grain
brads- We R Memory Keepers Glitter Brads

What do you think? Wanna know how to win my blog candy prize? Leave me a comment today on this post to let me know you were here, that you did the hop and that you want to be entered to win the scrappy prize from me. You are only eligible if you comment here before 11:59 p.m. (EST) Friday, November 6. I will randomly pick and announce my winner on Saturday, Nov 7.

Thank you for joining us on the Blop today. Be sure to make your way to the next blog - Phebe's Blog, http://humblepiethetownscrapper.blogspot.com/ - which is your next stop. Don't forget to leave a comment...you must comment on each blog to be eligible for the GRAND PRIZE!

By the way, why not check out this week's Humble Pie Sketch Challenge? There's still time to submit your creation and be eligible for the randomly drawn prize of $10 in Maggie Money. The challenge is open until Midnight, Thursday November 5th (EST).

Have a WONDERFUL day!

Tricia

HUMBLE PIE CHALLENGE CANDY UP FOR GRABS!!!

2009-10-30T10:12:00.001-04:00

Well, today's Friday and that means time to announce the winner of last week's HUMBLE PIE challenge and get you fired-up for this week's brand new challenge!!

To start things off, thank yous go out to all of last week's Humble Pie Stamps' HALLOWEEN-THEMED, N0N-CARD ITEM CHALLENGE participants. Your submissions were creative, spine-tingling and well beyond our expectations!! Congratulations to our randomly selected winner, Linda of Card Challenges and More, for her wonderful Paper Doll creation. Please make a trip to our Humble Pie kitchen this week, we can't wait to see what you'll have created!

This week at HUMBLE PIE we are hosting a simply scrumptious SKETCH CHALLENGE. The Bakers have come up with some truly awe-inspiring baking to kick things off. Please visit us HERE to find out all the details and get those creative juices flowing.

Love to have to drop by a bit later to see some of my most recent card designs!!

Have a wonderful day and a safe, yet HAIR-RAISING HALLOWEEN!!!

Tricia

2009-10-25T20:30:00.001-04:00

Hi All!

Just got back from a little shopping trip with the family. I decided to go through my last post and whoa....I think I must have been half asleep on Friday. :) I realized I had described in detail a project for which I had not posted photos. A few links were also missing...so sorry!!!

Tricia

2009-10-23T00:00:00.007-04:00

GOOD MORNING!!!!

It's the day for which we've been waiting all week. Today I have a new Halloween-themed creation to share! I also have all the details regarding HUMBLE PIE'S NEW CHALLENGE!!

This week the BAKERS at HUMBLE PIE, challenge you to devise a HALLOWEEN-THEMED, NON-CARD item. We realize we're a new player in the stamping world, therefore the use of a HUMBLE PIE image is NOT MANDATORY. If you have managed to obtain a HUMBLE PIE stamp or image however, we encourage you to incorporate it into your challenge submission! The challenge is open until MIDNIGHT THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29TH EST. Remember to leave us a comment with a link to your creation on your blog, you'll be eligible to win...

****** $10.00 in Humble Pie Maggie Money! ******

In need of a little inspiration for this week's challenge? Click HERE for some awe-insipirng samples from the HUMBLE PIE kitchen.

Today's post is my HALLOWEEN-THEMED, NON-CARD design. It features Maggie (who has decided to replace her summer season strawberry with a couple of carved jack-o-lanterns). I chose to decorate a cardboard box in which one might (if not too late) find baking.

Details:

stamps-HUMBLE PIE'S Maggie, holding HUMBLE PIE'S jack-o-lanterns, sentiments are Amy R.'s Autumn Collection (C.C.Designs)

Maggie was inked-up with StazOn Jet Black, stamped on Fabriano 140 lbs cold-pressed watercolour paper and coloured with both Reeves Watercolour Pencils and Nicholson's Peerless Transparent Watercolour Sheets. Her jack-o-lanterns were printed on the Fabriano paper and painted using Nicholson's PT Watercolour Sheets. I added Judy Kins' Diamond Glaze to Maggie's hair and eyes to provide a little shine. Studio G (yellow) Glitter Glue was added to the eyes and mouths of the pumpkins. Some sparkle was also created by using Patina Stickles on the pumpkin stems and vines. The sentiments were stamped with VersaFine Onyx Black.

patterned dp-Making Memories Spook Alley collection
cardstock-purple is core'dinations color core, black and orange unknown
foam glitter stickers-Making Memories Spook Alley collection
bling-kaiserscrapbook rhinestones
embossing-cuttlebug D'vine Swirl embossing folder
ribbon-Go With the Grain (black)

Most of the ingredients for this creation were obtained from Phebe, The Town Scrapper.

Have a WONDERFUL weekend,

Tricia

2009-10-18T17:53:00.003-04:00

Hello and Good Afternoon!!

A couple of tidbits of info that I'd like to share before I provide the recipe for my submission to the HUMBLE PIE BLOG CHALLENGE of the week:

First of all, I 'd like to congratulate our very talented winner of last week's HUMBLE PIE SCALLOPS CHALLENGE, JACILYNN of http://jacilynndashwood.blogspot.com/! Jacilynn's winnings consisted of $10 in HUMBLE PIE BUCKS to be used towards the purchase of any of HUMBLE PIE'S FABULOUS SWEETIE PIE STAMPS. Congratulations Jacilynn!! A special thank you also goes out to our other player in the 'Scallops' challenge, Itzuv. The kitchen staff at HUMBLE PIE appreciate your efforts and love to see your wonderful creations! Please keep sharing your delightful designs!!

Now, on to this week's HUMBLE PIE CHALLENGE. This week the challenge we put forth is to incorporate BUTTONS AND BLING into your creation. Can a card ever have too many buttons or too much bling? Not in our opinion!! We know we're new on the scene so the use of a HUMBLE PIE STAMP is NOT REQUIRED for this challenge. If you have managed to get your inky fingers on one of our FAB stamps however, we would love to see it in action! The HUMBLE PIE BAKERS have cooked-up a delectable sampling of BUTTON AND BLINGIFIED creations for a little inspiration. Come on, check them out HERE, you won't be disappointed!

My card for BUTTONS AND BLING features our little SWEETIE PIE Ellie. I LOVE her whimsical appearance, don't you?

Card Details:

stamps-Ellie image is one of the cuties from HUMBLE PIE'S new stamp line SWEETIE PIE STAMPS. The stitching is from Sassafrass Lass Stitched Borders Set and the sentiment was provided compliments of My Favorite Things.

Ellie was stamped on Fabriano 140 lbs cold pressed watercolour paper, with StazOn Jet Black Ink. She was coloured using both Reeves Watercolour Pencils and Nicholson's Peerless Transparent Watercolour Sheets. Ellie's shiny hair and eyes created using none other than, Judy Kins Diamond Glaze. Sparkle of her shirt, shoes and stitching on her jeans all thanks to the indispensible Stickles collection. Stitched border and sentiment inked-up with VersaFine Onyx Black.

design patterned paper-last year's Christmas left-overs....can't remember, but loved it!
cardstock- blue is Bazzill, green and red core'dinations Color Core
buttons- from everyone and everywhere, including Bo Bunny Tis the Season Buttons
bling-rhinestones are Kaiserscrapbook
ribbon-Go with the Grain

I had a ton of fun whipping-up this card, love to see what you can concoct. Visit HUMBLE PIE'S BLOG!!!

Tricia

2009-10-13T19:11:00.004-04:00

We, at HUMBLE PIE STAMPS, are so very excited to share the news you've all been waiting to hear! HUMBLE PIE STAMPS is delighted to introduce our newest accomplices in the kitchen! Joining our very talented ranks are BAKERS KIM, LISA, JANET, ANN, KATIE and MARIA! We look forward to all the creative concoctions we will have to share with one another and with ALL OF YOU!! Please feel free to stop by HUMBLE PIE STAMPS to welcome them aboard!

CHALLENGE WINNER, BLOG CANDY, NEW CHALLENGE, BLOG CANDY

2009-10-12T22:47:00.002-04:00

Good Monday Evening!!!

I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend. We Canandians, celebrated our Thanksgiving this weekend...boy do I love loooonnggg weekends!! Back to the grind tomorrow. ;(

HUMBLE PIE STAMPS brought it's FIRST WEEKLY CHALLENGE to a close on Friday. Our VERY FIRST and VERY SPECIAL WINNER was drawn randomly on Saturday morning. CONGRATULATIONS go out to KIM of MEMORIES IN THYME for her spectacular card lift!!
Much thanks to KIM and to ALL of those who participated in our inaugural challenge. Your card lifts were WONDERFUL!!! We hope you will continue to play along with us every week!!!

Our SECOND WEEKLY CHALLENGE is now underway! The requirement of this week's challenge is to simply use SCALLOPS. Doesn't get much easier than that!! We know we're new on the scene so the use of a HUMBLE PIE SWEETIE PIE STAMP is NOT required for this challenge. If you have managed to get your stampin' hands on one of our FAB stamps however, we would love to see it in action! The HUMBLE PIE BAKERS have cooked-up a delectable sampling of scalloped creations for a little inspiration. PLEASE CHECK THEM OUT AND GET ALL THE DEETS ON THE CHALLENGE HERE!!

OH MY, DID I FORGET TO MENTION THERE IS A SPECTACULAR PRIZE BEING OFFERED AT RANDOM TO A PARTICIPANT OF THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE?? PHEBE, our HEAD CHEF at HUMBLE PIE STAMPS is providing $10 in HUMBLE PIE BUCKS to this week's winner. A HUMBLE PIE STAMP could be yours just for playing along!!

My SCALLOPED concoction features our darling little ELLIE.

Card Details:

stamps-image is ELLIE of HUMBLE PIE'S SWEETIE PIE line of stamps. The sentiment is from My Favorite Things' Grateful Greetings.

Ellie was stamped with StazOn Jet Black ink. She was coloured with Reeves Watercolour pencils and Nicholson's Peerless Transparent Watercolour Sheets. Her hair, eyes and sneakers were given a little shine with help from Judy Kins' Diamond Glaze. BTW, what did we ever do before Diamond Glaze or Glossy Accents, or...? I am addicted to that liquid magic! The delightful sentiment was inked-up using VersaFine Onyx Black.

patterned design paper-Deena's Penny Lane Free Bird "Love" collection (My Mind's Eye)
cardstock-Core'dinations and various other manufacturers
ribbon-Go with the Grain (Micheal's Stores Inc)
die cuts-Spellbinder's Nesties (ovals and scalloped ovals)
3D adhesive-Dollarama

Have a wonderful week!!

Tricia

BLOG CANDY!!!

2009-10-09T19:06:00.004-04:00

Hi Everyone!

Just wanted to send out a reminder about HUMBLE PIE STAMPS' FIRST EVER CHALLENGE! THERE IS CANDY INVOLVED!! The challenge is SUPER SIMPLE to complete! All you need to do is lift one of the Design Team members' absolutely divine card creations! To get the low-down on the CHALLENGE, hop on over to the Blog. We are accepting challenge submissions until midnight EST Friday, October 9th, 2009 (there's still lots of time to play).

Here's a glimpse of the tasty HUMBLE PIE GOODIES up for grabs:

How would YOU like the OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY WITH our SWEETIE PIE line of stamps? Interested in joining us, the Bakers Design Team? Check out all the details HERE!!

2009-10-06T21:09:00.005-04:00

Here's a card I made at the scrapbooking and card-making extravaganza I celebrated with freinds this past weekend. The stamped image is produced by WillowGrove Stamps. He's pretty cute, isn't he?

Card Details:

stamps-giraffe and trick or treat bag are WillowGrove Stamps, sentiment is from Amy R. Stamps' Autumn Sentiments set (C.C. Designs)

The giraffe and bag were inked-up with StazOn Jet Black and coloured with both Reeves Watercolour Pencils and Nicholson's Peerless Transparent Watercolour Sheets. His hooves and eyes were given some shine using Judy Kins' Diamond Glaze. His costume was outlined with Diamond Stickles...gotta have some sparkle! The sentiment was inked-up with VersaFine Onyx Black.

pattterned dp-Bo Bunny's Boo Crew collection
cardstock-Bazzill and Core'dinations
ribbon-Offray
bling-Kaiserscrapbook Rhinestones
bat brad-makingmemories Spook Alley Collection

All the supplies (except the WillowGrove Stamps) were obtained from The Town Scrapper. Thanks PHEBE!!

Have a great night,

Tricia

2009-10-04T21:41:00.000-04:00

Happy Sunday! (or maybe not...tomorrow is Monday)

I arrived home today from a wonderful scrapbooking and cardmaking weekend retreat with friends. We spent our weekend at Memories Manor, a beautiful Scrapbookers' Bed and Breakfast. We ate, scrapped, ate, chatted, ate, ate, ate.... Memories Manor is a phenomenal destination, just a hop, skip and a jump over the border in St. Clair, MI.

Now, on to some business. The NEW HUMBLE PIE STAMPS BLOG was revealed only yesterday. Have you checked it out? Take a peek and feast your eyes on our new line of SWEETIE PIE stamps, as well as the beautiful cards the HUMBLE PIE BAKERS have whipped-up. You'll also see the deets of our very FIRST HUMBLE PIE CHALLENGE (AND PICS OF THE CANDY AWARDED TO THE WINNER OF THE CHALLENGE). Here's a little nibble....

ONE MORE THING!!!!! A HUMBLE PIE DESIGN TEAM CALL!

We are a Canadian stamp company looking for SENIOR DESIGN TEAM MEMBERS who have a passion for paper crafts, and stamps (both digital and rubber)! Your coloring of stamped images should be your strength - whether it's with Copics, or watercolor, or any other medium. Previous Design Team experience is not necessary, but would be an asset. We welcome international applicants. You should have an active blog (post at least 3 times per week).

We will be taking submissions from now until October 10, 2009. So if you are ready to become a part of a brand new stamping and challenge blog adventure, and can follow the guidelines below, we want to hear from you.

As a senior member of our DT, you will be asked to:

Create 4 projects a month using The Humble Pie stamps, by participating in weekly blog challenges. You may be asked to work with digital images.
Participate in Blog Hops, to promote release of new stamps, approximately every 2-3 months.
On a weekly basis, help promote/advertise Humble Pie Stamps and The Town Scrapper (on your personal blog and to any message boards where appropriate).
Provide quality scans/photographs of all projects as well as posting any related tips/tricks
Have an active blog presence on your personal blog
Commit to a 6-month term beginning October 12, 2009

To apply, please send the following information to me by email:
(email to Kim, DT Co-Ordinator, love_10s @ hotmail *dot* com)

Link to your online gallery and blog
Provide full contact information - name, phone number, email address, and location
Submit a short paragraph or two of why you want to be one of our designers
List your current DT/designer/site commitment(s)
Include a link to your blog post, and digital copies of the two projects being used for this submission.
Create 2 projects that showcase your style and abilities. One should be a card with a colored, stamped image. The other can be anything you want, but should also include a colored, stamped image.
Post these two projects on your personal blog, and describe them in detail. Add any tips or tricks that you have used in the creation of your projects. (brownie points for using Humble Pie images! ;)

As a Senior Design Team member for Humble Pie Stamps, you will receive:

· 25% discount off the regular price of anything purchased from The Town Scrapper
· 50% off one item per month
· One free Humble Pie rubber stamp
· The experience of working with one of the best stamp companies in the world! ;)

We look forward to seeing your beautiful creations. Good luck!!

Tricia

2009-10-03T00:00:00.010-04:00

HELLO!!!

Here's a couple of shots of the card I made for THE HUGE HUMBLE PIE STAMPS BLOG REVEAL!!!!! HUMBLE PIE'S SWEETIE PIE STAMP LINE IS BRAND-SPANKING NEW AND EXCLUSIVELY AVAILABLE FROM PHEBE, THE TOWN SCRAPPER! PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR FAB BLOG!

Dusty loves reading eerie tales, but needs to cuddle with Teddy when the stories get a little too spooky!

Card Details:

stamps - Dusty is a HUMBLE PIE SWEETIE PIE stamp, book borrowed from Hanna (Hanna Stamps) and sentiment and words are Amy R. Stamps' Autumn Sentiments (C.C. Designs)

Dusty and book were inked-up with StazOn Jet Black and coloured with Reeve's Watercolour Pencils and Nicholson's Peerless Transparent Watercolour sheets. Judy Kin's Diamond Glaze added some shine to Dusty's hair, the teddy bear's nose and sparkle to his glasses. The sentiments were stamped with VersaFine Onyx Black.

patterned dp - Making Memories Words Spook Alley and Ghosts Spook Alley
cardstock - Bazzill
embossing - Cuttlebug's Skeleton Scroll
bling - Kaiserscrapbook Rhinestones
ghost brads - Making Memories Spook Alley Brad Combo

You'll have to hop on over to the Humble Pie Stamps Blog, right away to check our STAMPS and exciting FIRST EVER CHALLENGE!!!! Get a glipmse of the unbelievably amazing CANDY being offered by Phebe/The Town Scrapper!

2009-09-29T21:45:00.007-04:00

Humble Pie Stamps Design Team Call!

We are a Canadian stamp company with a brand new line of stamps, and a brand new challenge blog (still being developed - scheduled to go live on World Cardmaking Day - October 3, 2009)! We are looking for SENIOR DESIGN TEAM MEMBERS who have a passion for paper crafts, and stamps (both digital and rubber)! Your coloring of stamped images should be your strength - whether it's with Copics, or watercolor, or any other medium. Previous Design Team experience is not necessary, but would be an asset. We welcome international applicants. You should have an active blog (post at least 3 times per week).

We will be taking submissions from now until October 10, 2009. So if you are ready to become a part of a brand new stamping and challenge blog adventure, and can follow the guidelines below, we want to hear from you.

As a senior member of our DT, you will be asked to:

Create 4 projects a month using The Humble Pie stamps, by participating in weekly blog challenges. You may be asked to work with digital images.

Participate in Blog Hops, to promote release of new stamps, approximately every 2-3 months.

On a weekly basis, help promote/advertise Humble Pie Stamps and The Town Scrapper (on your personal blog and to any message boards where appropriate).

Provide quality scans/photographs of all projects as well as posting any related tips/tricks

Have an active blog presence on your personal blog

Commit to a 6-month term beginning October 12, 2009

To apply, please send the following information to me by email:

(email to Kim, DT Co-Ordinator, love_10s @ hotmail *dot* com)

Link to your online gallery and blog

Provide full contact information - name, phone number, email address, and location

Submit a short paragraph or two of why you want to be one of our designers

List your current DT/designer/site commitment(s)

Include a link to your blog post, and digital copies of the two projects being used for this submission.

Create 2 projects that showcase your style and abilities. One should be a card with a colored, stamped image. The other can be anything you want, but should also include a colored, stamped image.

Post these two projects on your personal blog, and describe them in detail. Add any tips or tricks that you have used in the creation of your projects. (brownie points for using Humble Pie images! ;)

As a Senior Design Team member for Humble Pie Stamps, you will receive:

· 25% discount off the regular price of anything purchased from The Town Scrapper
· 50% off one item per month

· One free Humble Pie rubber stamp

· The experience of working with one of the best stamp companies in the world! ;)

We look forward to seeing your beautiful creations. Good luck!!

2009-09-28T14:48:00.002-04:00

Happy Monday!!

Phebe, The Town Scrapper posted the HUMBLE PIE'S NEW SWEETIE PIE STAMP LINE BLOP Grand Prize Winner on Saturday!

"YEAHHHH!!!!! WE HAVE AN EXCITING WINNER CONGRATULATIONS TO MEGLINE PLEASE EMAIL ME WITH ADDRESS SO WE CAN SEND YOU WHAT YOU WON!! My email address is townscrapper@sympatico.ca... hope to hear from you soon.

Phebe"

Congratulations to "Megline" and thank you to all who participated in our HUMBLE PIE'S NEW SWEETIE PIE STAMP LINE Blog Hop!!

REMEMBER.....Not a winner? Don't despair! There will be ample opportunity to win, win, win with the brand-spanking-new HUMBLE PIE STAMPS BLOG!!!!!!! We, the Humble Pie Design Team, The Humble Pie Bakers are working hard to be able to unveil our HUMBLE PIE STAMPS BLOG to all of you, on OCTOBER 3RD! We are overwhelmed with excitement with this new endeavor, please join the festivities! Stay tuned...more incredible info to follow......

Tricia

HUMBLE PIE'S NEW SWEETIE PIE STAMP LINE BLOG HOP WINNER

2009-09-25T10:21:00.003-04:00

Good FRIDAY morning!!!!

I'm so very pleased to announce the winner of the card kit prize offered in celebration of the new SWEETIE PIE STAMP LINE. This kit features a stamped image(or 2...just in case) of Ellie, a member of HUMBLE PIE'S NEW (and very adorable) SWEETIE PIE STAMP LINE, along with all the goodies needed to create one awesome card. A random integer generator was used to select LINDA, author of the 8th comment left on my blog. Linda please send me a quick note so we can arrange the delivery of your prize. A sincere thank you to Linda and to all who played along!

Phebe, The Town Scrapper will also be posting the GRAND PRIZE WINNER and the SECOND (very cool) PRIZE WINNER today.

Not a winner? Don't despair! There will be ample opportunity to win, win, win with the brand-spanking-new HUMBLE PIE STAMPS BLOG!!!!!!! We, the Humble Pie Design Team are working hard to be able to unveil our HUMBLE PIE STAMPS BLOG to all of you, on OCTOBER 3RD! We are overwhelmed with excitement with this new endeavor, please join the festivities! Stay tuned...more incredible info to follow......

Tricia

2009-09-23T16:01:00.002-04:00

Good Wednesday Afternoon All!

JUST ANOTHER REMINDER ABOUT THE BLOG HOP WE HAD ON FRIDAY (TO CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF HUMBLE PIE'S NEW SWEETIE PIE STAMP LINE) AND THE OPPORTUNITIES THAT STILL EXIST TO WIN LOTS OF BLOG CANDY!!!!!

Just check out all of the Humble Pie Designer blogs, and leave a comment on all Humble Pie designer blogs, (including our 2 Guest Design Team members), AND, post and link up the details on your own individual blog! So, after you have commented on all eight blogs, you will end up at Phebe/The Town Scrapper’s blog. You will need to go to your blog to post the details of this blop, (and pics of the grand prize), and come back to Phebe’s blog and link us up so that we can take a look! That’s two chances to win this prize, valued at over $150.00!!! The prizes are pictured in my previous post...check them out!

And, that’s not all! If you purchase a Humble Pie stamp within the next few days, you will get an additional chance to win for each stamp purchased!!! We will be choosing a winner this Friday, September 25th!

Here are the designer blog addresses:

Kim – http://kimmerbe.wordpress.com/

Krista – http://craftylittlepigtails.blogspot.com/

Amy – http://scrapbookingobsession.blogspot.com/

Angie – http://angiebaker.wordpress.com/

Tricia – http://makingcardsbymoonlight.blogspot.com/ (THIS IS ME)

Melanie – http://paperblessingsbymelanie.blogspot.com/

Guest DT, Michelle – http://michelledobbyn.wordpress.com/

Guest DT, Carla – http://moralia.wordpress.com/

Phebe – http://www.humblepiethetownscrapper.blogspot.com/

Today I'm posting a card I started last night. It features the cute-as-a-button Clown Trevor. Trevor is produced by C.C. Designs and is a member of the Sugar Plum line.

Card Details:

stamps-Clown Trevor and the bench on which he is sitting are C.C. Designs Sugar Plum stamps. The sentiment is an Amy R. stamp also manufactured by C.C. Designs

Trevor and the bench were stamped with StazOn Jet Black ink on Fabriano 140 lbs cold pressed watercolour paper. Both he and the bench were painted using Reeves Watercolour Pencils. Burgundy Stickles were added to his cheeks and Patina Stickles used to add a little sparkle to his suspenders and shoes. The sentiment was inked-up with VersaFine Onyx Black.

patterned dp-Bo Bunny's Boo Crew collection
cardstock-green is Bazzill and purple is Core'dinations Color Core
ribbon-Offray black grosgrain
anchor and spider brads-Making Memories
embossing folder-Cuttlebug's Boo to You

Most of the supplies for this card were obtained from Phebe, The Town Scrapper!

Until my next post,

Tricia

2009-09-21T19:32:00.004-04:00

Hi Everyone and Happy Monday!!

JUST ANOTHER REMINDER ABOUT THE BLOG HOP WE HAD ON FRIDAY (TO CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF HUMBLE PIE'S NEW SWEETIE PIE STAMP LINE) AND THE OPPORTUNITIES THAT STILL EXIST TO WIN LOTS OF BLOG CANDY!!!!!

Just check out all of the Humble Pie Designer blogs, and leave a comment on all Humble Pie designer blogs, (including our 2 Guest Design Team members), AND, post and link up the details on your own individual blog! So, after you have commented on all eight blogs, you will end up at Phebe/The Town Scrapper’s blog. So, you will need to go to your blog to post the details of this blop, (and pics of the grand prize), and come back to Phebe’s blog and link us up so that we can take a look! So, that’s two chances to win this prize, valued at over $150.00!!!

And, that’s not all! If you purchase a Humble Pie stamp within the next 7 days, you will get an additional chance to win for each stamp purchased!!! We will be choosing a winner next Friday, September 25th!

Here are the designer blog addresses:

Kim – http://kimmerbe.wordpress.com/

Krista – http://craftylittlepigtails.blogspot.com/

Amy – http://scrapbookingobsession.blogspot.com/

Angie – http://angiebaker.wordpress.com/

Tricia – http://makingcardsbymoonlight.blogspot.com/ (THIS IS ME)

Melanie – http://paperblessingsbymelanie.blogspot.com/

Guest DT, Michelle – http://michelledobbyn.wordpress.com/

Guest DT, Carla – http://moralia.wordpress.com/

Phebe – http://www.humblepiethetownscrapper.blogspot.com/

The grand prize includes:

THIRTEEN Sweetie Pie Halloween Humble Pie Stamps!

Witch Maggie

Super Bat Boy

Haunted House

3 Jack-o-Lanterns

1 Large Pumpkin

Broom

Bat

Cobweb Spider Lamp, and

3 Halloween Sentiments!

A complete 4-pack of circle-shaped Spellbinders Nestabilities

The Robin’s Nest Dew Drops – in 3 colours

6 pieces of 6×6 BoBunny’s 2009 Halloween Line of Patterned Paper

6 pieces of Co-Ordinating Bazzill Cardstock

Pebbles Chips printed and glittered chipboard pieces in various shapes

We R Memory Keepers Designer Eyelets & Snaps – Halloween

Want too see a photo of all this super candy? Just check out my previous post....WHOA!!!!

And, that’s STILL NOT ALL! There’s a second prize, too!!!

Second Prize:

Stamped images of the above Sweetie Pie Halloween Stamps

6 pieces of 6×6 BoBunny 2009 Halloween Line of Patterned Paper

6 Pieces of Co-Ordinating Bazzill Cardstock

Pebbles Chips printed and glittered chipboard pieces in various shapes

These adorable Humble Pie/Sweetie Pie stamps are exclusively available at The Town Scrapper! You can contact Phebe, (519*882*0623) or send her an email…(info@townscrapper.com) to place your order! Or, if you live in the area, stop in and say hello! She's got lots of new stuff in.

Now for today's card post...C.C. Designs' Sugar Plum COW EMMA. This little girl stole my heart when I first set eyes on her!

Now, this is my first attempt at stitching, please be patient :o)! I did not impress my grade 8 Home Economics teacher with my pathetic attempts to make an apron and pencil case with zipper. That first introduction to the sewing machine back 25 years ago left me terrified.

Card Details:

stamp-C.C. Designs' Sugar Plum Cow Emma

Emma was inked-up with StazOn Jet Black and stamped on Fabriano 140 lbs cold pressed watercolour paper. She was painted with Reeves Watercolour Pencils. I added Judy Kins' Diamond Glaze to her cow costume spots and Diamond Stickles to the cow's belly.

patterned dp-Bo Bunny's Boo Crew coordinating papers
cardstock-orange is Bazzill and green is Core'dinations' Black Magic Collection
"BOO" snap-We R Memory Keepers' Halloween Designer Eyelets and Snaps
bling-Rhinestones by Kaiserscrapbook

Oh, and the sewing machine I purchased to practice my stitching was the very inexpensive Singer PIXIE. A very cute and purple(my fav colour) little machine. Stay tuned for more stitching to come!

All supplies, except the machine were obtained from Phebe, The Town Scrapper....Thanks PHEBE!!

Tricia

Humble Pie's SWEETIE PIE Stamp Line Release

2009-09-19T10:27:00.003-04:00

Did you miss the Humble Pie Blop post on Friday September 18? If so, you can still blop with us for a chance to win stuff! Phebe is offering a yummy grand prize to one lucky blopper or shopper! That lucky blopper or shopper could be you! Just check out all of the Humble Pie Designer blogs, and leave a comment on all Humble Pie designer blogs, (including our 2 Guest Design Team members), AND, post and link up the details on your own individual blog! So, after you have commented on all eight blogs, you will end up at Phebe/The Town Scrapper’s blog. So, you will need to go to your blog to post the details of this blop, (and pics of the grand prize), and come back to Phebe’s blog and link us up so that we can take a look! So, that’s two chances to win this prize, valued at over $150.00!!!

And, that’s not all! If you purchase a Humble Pie stamp within the next 7 days, you will get an additional chance to win for each stamp purchased!!! We will be choosing a winner next Friday, September 25th!

Here are the designer blog addresses:

Kim – http://kimmerbe.wordpress.com/

Krista – http://craftylittlepigtails.blogspot.com/

Amy – http://scrapbookingobsession.blogspot.com/

Angie – http://angiebaker.wordpress.com/

Tricia – http://makingcardsbymoonlight.blogspot.com/ (THIS IS ME)

Melanie – http://paperblessingsbymelanie.blogspot.com/

Guest DT, Michelle – http://michelledobbyn.wordpress.com/

Guest DT, Carla – http://moralia.wordpress.com/

Phebe – http://www.humblepiethetownscrapper.blogspot.com/

The grand prize includes:

THIRTEEN Sweetie Pie Halloween Humble Pie Stamps!

Witch Maggie

Super Bat Boy

Haunted House

3 Jack-o-Lanterns

1 Large Pumpkin

Broom

Bat

Cobweb Spider Lamp, and

3 Halloween Sentiments!

A complete 4-pack of circle-shaped Spellbinders Nestabilities

The Robin’s Nest Dew Drops – in 3 colours

6 pieces of 6×6 BoBunny’s 2009 Halloween Line of Patterned Paper

6 pieces of Co-Ordinating Bazzill Cardstock

Pebbles Chips printed and glittered chipboard pieces in various shapes

We R Memory Keepers Designer Eyelets & Snaps – Halloween

And, that’s STILL NOT ALL! There’s a second prize, too!!!

Second Prize:

Stamped images of the above Sweetie Pie Halloween Stamps

6 pieces of 6×6 BoBunny 2009 Halloween Line of Patterned Paper

6 Pieces of Co-Ordinating Bazzill Cardstock

Pebbles Chips printed and glittered chipboard pieces in various shapes

These adorable Humble Pie/Sweetie Pie stamps are exclusively available at The Town Scrapper! You can contact Phebe, (519*882*0623) or send her an email…(info@townscrapper.com) to place your order! Or, if you live in the area, stop in and say hello! She's got lots of new stuff in (including some new Basic Grey!!! *YUM*).

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!!!

Tricia

2009-09-17T14:16:00.028-04:00

Welcome to our RELEASE PARTY HUMBLE PIE STAMPS blog hop!! We are so excited to introduce the new “SWEETIE PIE” stamp line,
and the HUMBLE PIE Design Team to you!!
My blog is the FOURTH blog before you get to Phebe’s/The Town Scrapper’s blog to enter for a chance to win an awesome prize!

Here are all the designers participating in this week’s blog hop (blop!). It isn’t absolutely necessary to do the blop in this order, but it is important that you visit every blog, and leave a comment on every blog, in order to be eligible to win the GRAND prize. And, Oh, my...it is a GRAND PRIZE!

Kim – http://kimmerbe.wordpress.com/

Amy – http://scrapbookingobsession.blogspot.com/
Angie - http://angiebaker.wordpress.com/
Tricia - http://makingcardsbymoonlight.blogspot.com/ (THIS IS ME)
Melanie – http://paperblessingsbymelanie.blogspot.com/
Krista-http://craftylittlepigtails.blogspot.com/

Guest DT, Michelle - http://michelledobbyn.wordpress.com/
Guest DT, Carla - http://moralia.wordpress.com/
Phebe – http://humblepiethetownscrapper.blogspot.com/

Today, as part of our RELEASE Blop, I am offering up a card kit. This kit will include a new HUMBLE PIE SWEETIE PIE stamped image, a stamped sentiment, dp, cs and some embellishments to complete a card.

Keep reading for details...

First...

Introducing the HUMBLE PIE SWEETIE PIE Illustrator/Designer:
Heather Hambleton is the illustrator for all of the Humble Pie Sweetie Pie images. Heather is an uber talented artist! Her images are the cutest! She tells us she has been drawing ever since she was old enough to hold a pencil. We we are so happy to have her as part of the Humble Pie Design Team!

Here is Heather's story:

This sweet, beautiful girl is only 19 years old! She is creative beyond her years! I predict a fantastic future for this girl!

Here is what Heather shared with me:

Hi there! My name is Heather Hambleton and I have recently started designing stamps for a line called Humble Pie! I live in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, and I am a former Beal Art student. I have been drawing since I was old enough to hold up a pencil. Drawing is definitely what I would call my one true passion in life! But when I’m not drawing I can be found at the gym or reading a good book. I am super excited to be designing for Phebe's new HUMBLE PIE stamp line at The Town Scrapper as she is just such an exceptionally amazing lady! Hopefully all goes well and you will like my images as much as she does!! -Heather

So, welcome Heather to the world of stamping, paper crafts, and card making!

Card Details (for above card):

stamps-SWEETIE PIE'S Witch Maggie and pumpkin, sentiment is C.C. Designs' Autumn Sentiments

Witch Maggie and the pumpkin was printed on Fabriano 140 lbs cold pressed watercolour paper and painted with Reeves Water Colour Pencils. The orange accents on her hat, hair elastics and collar were given a little sparkle with Diamond Stickles. Her cape, hat and boots were outlined using Black Diamond Stickles. I added some sparkle to Maggie's eyes with Judy Kins' Diamond Glaze. The sentiment was stamped on painted Fabriano watercolour paper using VersaFine Onyx Black.

patterned dp-BoBunny Boo Crew collection
cardstock-Bazzill
brads-WeRMemoryKeepers Black Out
ribbon-American Crafts Premium Ribbon

This cute little card layout is one I found on Sheetload of Cards (May 2009 issue).

All Humble Pie stamps are NOW available for purchase only at the Town Scrapper!

The Town Scrapper's website is under construction at the moment, but you can Phebe a call, (519*882*0623) or send her an email…(info@townscrapper.com) to place your order!

Wanna know how to win my blog candy? Leave me a comment today on this post to let me know you were here, that you are doing the blop, and that you want to be entered to win this scrappy prize from me. You are only eligible if you comment here before 11:59 p.m. (EST) Thursday, September 24. I will pick and announce the winner on Friday, September 25.

AND, that's not all! Phebe is offering a grand prize to those bloppers who leave a comment on all Humble Pie designer blogs, (including our 2 Guest Design Team members), AND, link up this blop, and prizes on their own individual blogs! So, after you have commented on all 8 blogs, you will end up at Phebe/The Town Scrapper's blog. You will need to go to your blog to post the details of this BLOP, (and pics of the grand prize), and come back to Phebe's blog and link us up so that we can take a look!

The grand prize includes:

Eleven Sweetie Pie Halloween Humble Pie Stamps!
Witch Maggie,
Super Bat Boy,
Haunted House,
3 Jack-o-Lanterns,
1 Large Pumpkin,
Broom,
Cobweb Spider Lamp, and
3 Halloween Sentiments!
A complete 4-pack of circle-shaped Spellbinders Nestabilities
The Robin's Nest Dew Drops - in 3 colours
6 pieces of 6x6 BoBunny's 2009 Halloween Line of Patterned Paper
6 pieces of Co-Ordinating Bazzill Cardstock
Pebbles Chips printed and glittered chipboard pieces in various shapes
We R Memory Keepers Designer Eyelets & Snaps - Halloween

Second Prize:

Stamped images of the above Sweetie Pie Halloween Stamps

6 pieces of 6x6 BoBunny 2009 Halloween Line of Patterned Paper
6 Pieces of Co-Ordinating Bazzill Cardstock
Pebbles Chips printed and glittered chipboard pieces in various shapes

Thank you for joining me on the blop today. Be sure to make your way to the next blog ( Melanie – http://paperblessingsbymelanie.blogspot.com/) which is your next stop.

GOOD LUCK TO ALL!!!!!!

Tricia

2009-09-17T10:08:00.006-04:00

Happy Thursday!!!

A little heads-up for all...the OFFICIAL SWEETIE PIE stamp line release is mere hours away!! The design team is sooooo very excited, it feels like we've been waiting for an eternity for the SWEETIE PIE rubber to arrive. This line is Phebe/The Town Scrapper's exclusive rubber stamp line (YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO FIND THESE CUTIES ANYWHERE ELSE)!!!

Please join us back here tomorrow morning for a look at some wonderful creations with these new SWEETIE PIES. Our release BLOG HOP is sure to be packed with super cards and stupendous PRIZES to be won!

Today's card features the very adorable Dusty. Dusty is one of the new SWEETIE PIES! I printed his image using my computer printer....can't wait to have access to the rubber (TOMORROW)!!

Card Details:

stamps-Dusty is a member of the new SWEETIE PIE stamp line available EXCLUSIVELY from THE TOWN SCRAPPER. The sentiment "Hey Sunshine" is My Favorite Things. The stitching is Sassafrass Lass from the Stitched Borders set.

Dusty was printed on Fabriano 140 lbs cold pressed watercolour paper. He was painted using Nicholson's Peerless Transparent Water Colour sheets. I added Judy Kins' Diamond Glaze to Dusty's glasses and to Teddy's eyes and nose. The sentiment and stitching was inked-up with VersaFine Onyx Black.

patterned dp-TBA (I'm not at home...I'll have to check when I get back)
cardstock-a variety (Core'dinations, Bazzill,etc...)
buttons-some from Phebe and a couple from own stash
ribbon-Offray Grosgrain Black

Stayed tuned TOMORROW morning for the BIG BLOP!!!! SEE YOU THEN!

2009-09-14T14:34:00.011-04:00

Good Monday Afternoon!

I picked up a few of the new C.C. Designs stamps and some Halloween paper from Phebe, The Town Scrapper last week. These lastest stamps are so sweet! The brand new stamps in my possession, I just had to get to work right away. As you have noticed the above card is Halloween themed. C.C. Design's Kiki La Rue is prepping for her Halloween party on this card. She's decided on dressing as the Bride of Frankenstein. Did you realize Halloween is on a Saturday this year?? What a perfect year for parties!!

Card Details:

stamps-image is Coffee Kiki La Rue (C.C. Designs) and sentiment is from Amy R. Stamps' Autumn Sentiments set.

Rubber Kiki was inked-up with StazOn Jet Black, stamped on Fabriano 140 lbs cold pressed Watercolour paper and painted with Reeves Water Colour Pencils. A little sparkle was added to her dressing gown, coffee cup, slippers and the flower in her hair with the use of Black Diamond Stickles. The flower centre (in her hair) is created using Studio g orange Glitter Glue made by Hampton Art. Kiki's eyeshadow is shimmery Crystal Stickles and her hair is shiny thanks to Judi Kins' Diamond Glaze. The sentiment was stamped with VersaFine Onyx Black.

dp-Bo-Bunny's Back To Backs Boo Crew coordinating papers (I added Diamond Stickles to the web design and Judy Kins' Diamond Glaze to the spiders in the web)

cs-green/black Black Magic collection by Core'dinations

embossing-Cuttlebug's Skeleton Scroll

edger punch-dotted wave (ek Success)

bling-rhinestones by KAISERscrapbook

The card layout is from the recent issue of Sheetload of Cards.... alot of great layout ideas!

Many of the supplies used to create this card were obtained from fabulous Phebe, The Town Scrapper!

I'm currently working on a card featuring another SWEETIE PIE stamp...check back again soon. The brand new SWEETIE PIE line is set to arrive at The Town Scrapper midweek!!!! We will also be holding another BLOP this week (with lots of prizes) to celebrate Phebe/The Town Scrapper's EXCLUSIVE SWEETIE PIES!!!!!

Tricia

2009-09-10T13:18:00.010-04:00

Happy Thursday!!

I've been waiting this week to post a card with another of Phebe's/The Town Scrapper's new SWEETIE PIE stamp images. We, Phebe's design team, have been dying for the stamps to physically arrive at the store (The Town Scrapper), but nothing YET... Their grand arrival is expected any day now!!!! Stay tuned, maybe it will be tomorrow?!

Soooooo, today's post is card I made for our friends' new arrival. This card was quite teeny as I wanted to attach it to a gift bag of a coordinating colour. It features an adorable lion stamp from The Greeting Farm's Wild Things stamp set.

Card Details:

stamps-image is from The Greeting Farm's Wild Things set, sentiment is My Favorite Things' Lots a Love set, stitching from Stitched Borders by Sassafrass Lass (one of my most used and loved sets)

Lion was inked-up with StazOn Jet Black and stamped on Fabriano 140 lbs cold pressed watercolour paper. He was painted with Nicholson's Peerless Transparent Watercolour sheets. The lion's hair was given some shine using Judy Kins' Diamond Glaze and his mane was made to sparkle with the help of Diamond Stickles. The sentiment and stitching were stamped with Versafine Onyz Black. In order to provide a 3D effect, I stamped and painted the lion image twice and layered one on top of the other using a "pop dot" type adhesive.

patterned design paper-Oh Baby! Boy by Basic Grey

cardstock-Core'dination

ribbon-The Paper Studio

bling-Brenda Walton's Adhesive Rhinestones by K&Company

I hope to make and post addition cards made with this extra-cute stamp set. There is also a mouse (it looks like a mouse to me??), bear, bird and monkey featured in this collection.

The Greeting Farm and My Favorite Things stamps, as well as the Core'dinations cardstock was obtained from PHEBE, THE TOWN SCRAPPER.

Have a terrific Friday and a wonderful weekend!!!

Tricia

HUMBLE PIE STAMPS BLOG HOP #3!

2009-09-01T21:11:00.038-04:00

Welcome to our THIRD Humble Pie Stamps blog hop!! We are so excited to introduce the new “SWEETIE PIE” stamp line,
and the Humble Pie Design Team to you!!
My blog is the FOURTH blog (of 6) before you get to Phebe’s/The Town Scrapper’s blog to enter for a chance to win an awesome prize!

Here are all the designers participating in this week’s blog hop (blop!). It isn’t absolutely necessary to do the blop in this order, but it is important that you visit every blog, and leave a comment on every blog, in order to be eligible to win the prize.

Kim – http://kimmerbe.wordpress.com/

Amy – http://scrapbookingobsession.blogspot.com/

Angie - http://angiebaker.wordpress.com/

Tricia - http://makingcardsbymoonlight.blogspot.com/ (THIS IS ME!)

Melanie – http://paperblessingsbymelanie.blogspot.com/

Phebe – http://humblepiethetownscrapper.blogspot.com/

I got to play with ELLIE! Heather Hambleton is the illustrator for all of the Sweetie Pie line images. Heather is an uber talented artist! I am sure you are going to agree with me when I say that her images are the cutest! She tells us she has been drawing ever since she was old enough to hold a pencil. We we are so happy to have her as part of our team!

Card Details:

images-computer print-out of ELLIE (of the soon-to-be released HUMBLE PIE SWEETIE PIE stamp line), sentiment is The Greeting Farm.

Ellie was given some colour with the use of Nicholson's Peerless Transparent Watercolour sheets. Her eyes were made to shine using Judy Kins' Diamond Glaze. Ellie's hair was provided some shimmer thanks to Diamond Stickles. The sentiment was inked-up with VersaFine Onyx Black.

DP-October Afternoon's Cherry Hill: Cookie Jar
cardstock-a variety of manufacturers
buttons-provided by Phebe, The Town Scrapper

Most of the supplies used to create this card were obtained from The Town Scrapper.

This stamp, as well as others will be available for purchase only at the Town Scrapper! We are taking preorders now, so if you want to be sure to get your stamp, give Phebe a call, (519*882*0623) or send her an email…(info@townscrapper.com)

Phebe is offering a GRAND PRIZE to those bloppers who leave a comment on all 6 Humble Pie designer blogs. After you have commented on all six blogs, you will end up at Phebe/The Town Scrapper's blog. Comments must be left no later than 11:59 pm (EST) Thursday, September 3rd 2009, to be eligible for the GRAND PRIZE. The winner will be announced by Phebe on Friday, September 4th 2009.

The GRAND PRIZE includes a full 6x6 Basic Grey Lemonade paper pad and TWO Humble Pie rubber stamps - "Dusty" and "Flower Maggie" (as pictured on previous dt members' blogs)!

Now on to the next stop on the BLOP....Melanie!!!

Good Luck To All!!!

Tricia

2009-08-20T15:11:00.012-04:00

Good Thursday Afternoon!

I managed to obtain one of the new fantastic SWEETIE PIE images and created this card. As the stamps are not quite available YET from Phebe The Town Scrapper, I printed the image on watercolour paper. I realized watercolours were going to be pretty tricky to use when painting an image that has printed with ink from the printer, but yikes!!! You may have noticed the ink from Maggie's freckles on her left cheek bled, as well as in a few less obvious places. Can't wait until the stamps come in and I can use my STAZ ON JET BLACK ink!

Card Details:

stamp-image is HUMBLE PIE'S SWEETIE PIE, "Maggie with Strawberry", sentiment is Amy R.'s "Beach Sentiments"

Maggie's image was printed on Fabriano 140 lbs cold pressed Watercolour paper. She was painted using Nicholson's Peerless Transparent Watercolour sheets and Reeves Watercolour Pencils. Maggie's hair was given some shine thanks to Judi Kin's Diamond Glaze. The sparkle on her sandals and hairbands was created using Crystal Stickles. The sentiment was inked-up with VersaFine Onyx Black.

cardstock-Bazzill
patterned design paper- Deena's Penny Lane's Tiny Dancer (My Mind's Eye)
die-cut-Nesties' Large Classic Inverted Scalloped Square
flowers-Prima's Got Flowers Lrg Mix Bright
brads-glitter brads (We R Memory Keepers)
ribbon-Offray

Looking to get your hands on some of the cute Sweetie Pie stamps? They will be exclusively available at The Town Scrapper SOOOON! Keep checking back for availability date or head on over to The Town Scrapper.

Have a super weekend!

Tricia

BRAND NEW SWEETIE PIE STAMP LINE

2009-08-17T18:59:00.020-04:00

Good Evening!

First and foremost, I would like to apologize for not posting a sneak peek for HUMBLE PIE'S new stamp line, SWEETIE PIE. I had my dates mixed-up and thought the Sneak Peek Blog Hop for SWEETIE PIE was next Monday. If you've landed here for the Blog Hop, thanks for visiting but, no need to leave a comment as I do not have a sneak peek for you to view YET. PLEASE READ-ON FOR MORE INFO ON SWEETIE PIE AND CHANCES TO WIN PRIZES!!!!!!

Let me fill you in a bit on the new line of stamps created exclusively for The Town Scrapper, HUMBLE PIE'S SWEETIE PIE. This is a new endeavor for Phebe (The Town Scrapper) and I am absolutely delighted to be a part of the excitement!! Heather Hambleton is the talented designer of the adorable stamp images. Heather has shared this information about herself...

Hi there! My name is Heather Hambleton and I have recently started designing stamps for a line called Humble Pie! I live in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, and I am a former Beal Art student. I have been drawing since I was old enough to hold up a pencil. Drawing is definitely what I would call my one true passion in life! But when I’m not drawing I can be found at the gym or reading a good book. I am super excited to be designing for Phebe at ‘The Town Scrapper as she is just such an exceptionally amazing lady! Hopefully all goes well and you will like my images as much as she does!! -Heather

Please drop by the Town Scrapper's Design Team Members' blogs for their beautifully designed cards featuring the brand new SWEETIE PIE stamp line AND OPPORTUNITIES TO WIN PRIZES!!!

http://scrapbookingobsession.blogspot.com/

http://angiebaker.wordpress.com/

http://kimmerbe.wordpress.com/

http://craftylittlepigtails.blogspot.com/

www.humblepiethetownscrapper.blogspot.com/

Stop by again soon to view my own creation using one of the several sensational SWEETIE PIE images!

Tricia

2009-08-07T14:41:00.009-04:00

HELLOOOOO!!

It's been ages and ages since my last post...the challenges of the 1st Trimester proved to be a little more than I bargained for :0)! I feel like I'm getting back into the swing of things now. My apologies to Phebe, The Town Scrapper, as I have allowed my card-making slide BIG-TIME!

I would like to share a card I made for a good friend who is expecting her 2nd bundle-of-joy right around Christmas. This card features C.C. Designs' Gingersnaps' "Oh Baby". I cased the idea of pop dotting the pregnant belly, too cute. Unfortunately, I don't remember the creator of the card or the website on which I saw it.

Card Details:

stamps-Gingersnaps' "Oh Baby", stitching is Sassafras Lass's Stitched Borders

Image was stamped with Staz On Jet Black and coloured using Nicholson's Transparent Water Colors. Text was stamped with VersaFine Onyx Black.

patterned paper-K I Memories' Baby Cakes
glitter-headband sparkle is Diamond Stickles
scalloped circle diecuts-Nesties
ribbon-Offray

Most supplies used to create this card....THE TOWN SCRAPPER!

Tricia

2009-06-08T09:50:00.003-04:00

Good Morning!

It's a dreary Monday in Southern Ontario...what a perfect day to post Rain Day Hanna! Hanna is sporting some fashionable rain gear in this image. The weather does not seem to dampen her spirits, what a gal!

Card Details:

stamps-Hanna, puddle, raindrops and sentiment are from Rain Day Hanna set by Hanna Stamps

Hanna, puddle and raindrops were stamped with StazOn Jet Black. They were coloured using Nicholson's Peerless Transparent Water Color Sheets. Glitter on umbrella is Waterfall Stickles. Raincoat, boots, umbrella, puddles and raindrops given a coat of Judy Kins Diamond Glaze. Sentiment was inked-up with VersaFine Onyx Black.

patterned design paper-Madame Royale's Antoinette(We R Memory Keepers)
circles-created using EK Success circle cutter
embossing-Cuttlebug's Embossing Border, Just My Type

Stamps, watercolour sheets, dp and ink from The Town Scrapper!

Enjoy your day!

Tricia

2009-06-04T21:33:00.006-04:00

Good Evening,

Tonight's post's focal image is the unbelievably adorable Reeta, a Wild Sprouts Stamp, created by The Greeting Farm. I LOVE The Greeting Farm!!

Card Details:

stamps-Reeta, The Greeting Farm's Wild Sprouts collection, sentiment is My Favorite Things

I stamped Reeta with StazOn Jet Black and coloured her with Nicholson's Peerless Transparent Water Color sheets. Judy Kin's Diamond Glaze was used on her hair and shoes. Sentiment was inked-up with VersaFine Onyx Black.

patterned dp-K&Company's Classic McKenna collection
ribbon-unknown
flowers-Prima Caboodles

Simple card tonight, but those Prima Flowers are amazing. I picked-up the flowers and Reeta from Phebe, The Town Scrapper.

Until my next post...

Tricia

2009-06-03T13:42:00.004-04:00

Happy Wednesday!

I know it's been almost a week since my last post...been away, hubby's sick, etc. Today's card features a Greeting Farm stamp. She is one of a 3 stamp set entitled, "Rain, Snow, Shine." I'm really trying to imagine being at the beach, but this weather is definitely not helping the imagination!

Card Details:

stamps-image is from The Greeting Farm's set "Rain, Snow, Shine", the sentiment is from Amy R.'s "Beach Sentiments"(C.C. Designs)

"Shine" was inked with StazOn Jet Black and coloured using Nicholson's Peerless Transparent Water Color sheets. Glitter was added to her flip-flops and eyeshadow with the help of Crystal Stickles. Her hair has some serious shine thanks to Judy Kins Diamond Glaze (sun also given a coat of glaze). Sentiment stamped using VersaFine Onyx Black.

patterned dp-Tiny Dancer "Plie" Darling Dots Paper by Deena's Penny Lane(My Mind's Eye)
cardstock-card base (Core'dinations The Chocolate Box collection), pink and green (Bazzill Basic Crisscross Light pack)
die cuts-sun from Cricut Cartridge Don Juan, green and pink Spellbinders' Nesties Labels 4
embossing-Cuttlebug Embossing Folder Divine Swirl

Have a great afternoon,
Tricia

2009-05-28T13:03:00.004-04:00

Happy Thursday!

This afternoon's post features a cute Whiff of Joy stamp. I also received this stamp from Phebe, The Town Scrapper. Matthew comes with the sentiment seen on the card, "Thinking of You!". I've been wanting to try to give some of my stamped images a darker skin tone, but wasn't sure of an appropriate color. I decided to try "warm sepia" Peerless Watercolours on Matthew and I think it wasn't a bad choice. I will continue to experiment with other shades.

Card Details:

stamp-Whiff of Joy's Lying Matthew with Sentiment

Matthew was inked-up with StazOn Jet Black and coloured using Nicholson's Peerless Transparent Water Colors. I added a little shimmer to his wings with Diamond Stickles. The sentiment was stamped in VersaFine Onyx Black.

patterned dp-unknown
cardstock-Turquoise(Bazzill Basics Paper, Crisscross, Light pkg), cream(Core'dinations ColorCore, The Chocolate Box collection)
ribbon-Offray Grosgrain Black
eyelets-We R Memory Keepers

Enjoy the rest of your day!

Tricia