God's Promises (Mojo Monday 300)

It's a gloomy Saturday here today. It has been raining off and on since Wednesday with more in the forecast tomorrow. Since there is virtually nothing to do outside I decided to get crafty. I've struggled with getting back into the swing of things with stamping and inking but I'm getting there.

I really wanted to participate in the Mojo Monday 300 Celebration before the deadline so I inked up one of my newer Verve stamps, Shining Star. I stayed fairly true to the sketch using the Verve Starry Die to create the background of the circular piece and some additional scattered stars. I used some of my newer embellishments, a Queen and Co. Candy Striper and Studio Calico Sequins along with some buttons from my stash.The paper came from an older My Mind's Eye pad.

Products: Verve stamp and die, My Mind's Eye dp, Queen and Co. Candy Stripers, Studio Calico sequins, Spellbinders Nestabilties, My Favorite Things ink

I hope there is some sunshine in your weekend! 

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Sweet November Preview - Mermaids (Hanalei)

Welcome to the last day of previews featuring Sweet November for C.C. Designs. The Mermaids are back and this time they are sold as a set although we have showcased them to you individually.

Today's card features Hanalei. After coloring up the image with Copic Markers, I fussy cut her out.he sentiment is from the also new this month, AmyR Sweet Summer Sentiments and I stamped it onto a piece cut with Spellbinders Nestabilities. I attached the image to the sentiment panel and added a trio of Teresa Collins Enamel Dots. The chipboard fish came from my older Ki Memories stash.

Products: Sweet November stamp, C.C. Designs stamp, Carta Bella dp, Teresa Collins Enamel Dots, PTI button, Ki Memories chipboard, The Cat's Pajamas CutUps, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Copic Markers
Copics: Skin-E000, E00, E11, R20; Hair-Y0000, Y11, Y21; Eyes-B91, B93; Top-B32, B34, B39; Tail/Fins-BG10, BG53, BG72

Be sure to check out the project that my fellow design team member Tress has created using this stamp.  Amy, the illustrator of the Sweet November line has a creative card to share with you and also outlines the details on a chance to win some blog candy. All you have to do is leave comments on our various blogs.

This stamp along with the other July stamps and dies will be available for purchase at the All That Scraps store Thursday, July 4 at 9pm EDT. This card plus many other Sweet November projects are also on the C.C. Designs blog today.


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ATC's with Tags (July TCP Challenge)

***This is my third post for today. Please scroll down for Sweet November and C.C. Designs projects***

It's a new month and that means a new TCP challenge which is to use a handmade tag on your project. 

I am double dipping somewhat with my project today. I am participating in an ATC swap in The Cat's Pajamas forum over at Splitcoaststampers so I used this challenge to try to create a prototype. I came up with three different designs using various stamps and papers. The centerpiece of each one is a tag cut with The Cat's Pajamas Luggage Tags and I used the What's Mew, Joyride, Summer Sentiments and Reel Expert stamp sets for the images. Unfortunately, I have not decided which prototype to use.

Here are the individual photos:

Products: The Cat's Pajamas stamp and CutUps, Simple Stories dp, Studio Calico sequin, Kaisercraft pearls, May Arts ribbon, Ranger Liquid Pearls, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Copic Markers
Copics: Pith Helmet-E81, E84, E87, 0, R22, R24, R29; Leaves-YG91, YG93, YG95, W5; Shadows-BG70, BG0000

Products: The Cat's Pajamas stamps and CutUps, Simple Stories dp, Studio Calico sequin, Kaisercraft jewel, May Arts ribbon, PTI button, Copic Markers
Copics: Bunny-E50, E51, E53; Scooter/Scarf-B0000, B000, B01,  YR30, YR31, Y35, N1, N3, N5
Spectrum Noirs-Scooter-PP4, PP6, DR3

Products: The Cat's Pajamas stamp and CutUps, We R Memory Keepers dp, Studio Calico sequin, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Copic Markers
Copics: Penquin-W00, E81, E97, E99; Fishing Pole-E21, E25; Fish-YG91, YG93; Pail-Y21, Y26; Shadows-BG70, BG000, BG0000

Here are the details to the challenge:

1. The first Tuesday of the month Alma will post a challenge on the Dancing in Pajamas blog. The challenge will also be posted on the TCP Splitcoaststampers forum and on the TCP Facebook page.
2. If you want to play along you just upload your design right on the Dancing in Pajamas blog using the InLinkz button. (The challenge button will be posted on the right hand column of this blog so you don't have to search around). If you want to display your pretties on Splitcoaststampers use keyword TCPTUESJuly13.
3. The Challenge will be a month-long challenge and you can play as many times as you like during that month.
4. Cards and projects must have at least one Cat's Pajamas Stamp or CutUps die in the project.
5. On the First Monday of the Month a winner will be chosen from the previous challenge and crowned Swanky Stamper.
6. The Swanky Stamper will not only be acknowledged as the Swankiest Stamper for that month, but will also receive some of the stamps from our next release and get to play along with us at our Pajamas Party and Blog Hop. AND... They'll even get a special spot in the Gallery highlighting the project that won them the gig AND as snazzy badge to display on their blog.
7. The winner will be announced the First Monday of the month on Splitcoaststampers, Facebook page and this Blog. 

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Sweet November Preview - Mermaids (Nalu)

***This is my second post for the day. Scroll down for another C.C. Designs preview.***

Good morning. Welcome to day two of previews featuring Sweet November for C.C. Designs. The Mermaids are back this summer. They are sold as a set of three although we are showcasing them to you individually.

Today's card features Nalu. After coloring her up with Copic Markers, I fussy cut her out and attached her to a circle which was matted with a Martha Stewart paper doily. The paper came from an older Bo Bunny pad and the cardstock is Bazzill Card Shoppe Juicy Pear. The sentiment is from the also new this month, AmyR Sweet Summer Sentiments and I stamped it onto a piece cut with Spellbinders Nestabilities. I added clusters embellishments including Doodlebug sequins, Ranger Liquid Pearls and My Mind's Eye Enamel Dots.

Products: Sweet November stamp, Bo Bunny dp, Bazzill Card Shoppe cardstock, My Mind's Eye Enamel Dots, Martha Stewart doily, Doodlebug sequins, Ranger Liquid Pearls, Copic Markers
Copics: Skin-E000, E00, E11, R20; Hair-YG0000, YG21, YG23; Eyes-B91, B93; top-YR01, YR12, YR04; Tail/Fins-B21, B23, B26

Be sure to check out the project that my fellow design team member Tress has created using this stamp.  Amy, the illustrator of the Sweet November line has a creative card to share with you and also outlines the details on a chance to win some blog candy. All you have to do is leave comments on our various blogs.

This stamp along with all the other July stamps and dies will be available for purchase at the C.C. Designs store Thursday, July 4 at 9pm EDT.


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C.C. Designs Preview - Summer Day

Welcome to another day of  C.C. Designs previews for July. Today I'm featuring the Summer Day set from the Drozy's Darlings line. 

The Summer Day set contains three images, two very sweet fairies and a picnic basket. I am featuring two of the images today. I stamped both onto Copics X-Press It cardstock and then colored with Copic Markers. The patterned paper came from the My Mind's Eye Everyday Flair 6x6 pad and I added a smattering of My Mind's Eye Enamel Dots. The sentiment is from the also new AmyR Summer Sweet Summer Sentiments set.

Products: C.C. Designs stamps, My Mind's Eye dp and Enamel Dots, Copic Markers
Copics: Skin-E000, E00, E11, R20; Hair-E31, E34, E37, E57; Dress/Shoes-R11, R14, R17, W00, E81; Wings-RV00, R00, R81; Hat/Flower-W00, E81, B0000, B000, B01, R20, R22, R24; Picnic Basket/Ribbon-YR30, YR31, YR23, W00, E81, B0000, B000, B01; Grass-G20, G40, G82; Shadows-BG70, BG0000, BG000

This stamp along with the other July stamps and dies will be available for purchase at the C.C. Designs store Thursday, July 4 at 9pm EDT.


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Sweet November Preview - Mermaids (Nami)

***This is my second post for the day. Scroll down for another C.C. Designs preview.***

Welcome to day one of July previews featuring Sweet November for C.C. Designs. The Mermaids are back this summer. Over the next three days we will be showcasing them for you individually; however, they are sold as a set of three.

First up is Nami. I cut the image out with Spellbinders Nestabilities with some out of the box action for the tail fins portion. I repeated the circles by adding air bubbles cut with the Bubbles Cutters introduced last summer. The sentiment is from the also new this month, AmyR Sweet Summer Sentiments and I stamped it onto a piece cut with the Banner Day Cutters. The patterned papers came from a couple of Echo Park 6x6 pads. Sequins are back in style so I broke out some older Doodlebug packages from my stash and added them here and there topping the larger ones with small jewels also by Doodlebug.

Products: Sweet November stamp and C.C. Designs Cutters, Echo Park dp, Doodlebug sequins and jewels, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Copic Markers
Copics: Skin-E000, E00, E11, R20; Hair-BG0000, BG000, BG53; Eyes-YG91, YG95; Top/Tail/Fins-G20, YG13, YG23; Shadows-B0000, B000

Be sure to check out the project that my fellow design team member Tress has created using this stamp.  Amy, the illustrator of the Sweet November line has a creative card to share with you and also outlines the details on a chance to win some blog candy. All you have to do is leave comments on our various blogs.

This stamp along with the other July stamps and dies will be available for purchase at the C.C. Designs store Thursday, July 4 at 9pm EDT.


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C.C. Designs Preview - Watermelon Abigail

Welcome to the first day of the C.C. Designs July stamp release! The Design Team has a really fun group of summer themed stamps to show you so let's get started.

I stamped up Watermelon Abigail from the Swiss Pixies line, coloring her up with Copic Markers. I took a "bite" out of the image panel using a Stampin' Up Ticket Punch and then added a black pearl.  I added a watermelon shaped sentiment from the also new Webbie Words Ants Go Marching sentiment set. The paper is all from the My Mind's Eye Up, Up and Away 6x6 pad matted with Bazzill Basics Card Shoppe (Candy Hearts) cardstock. 

Products: C.C. Designs stamp, Webbie Words stamp, My Mind's Eye dp, Bazzill Cardstock, Doodlebug pearls, PTI buttons, Copic Markers
Copics: Skin-E000, E00, E11, R20; Hair-E30, E31, E34, E35; Clothes-W00, E81, Y0000, Y11, Y13, BG10, BG11, BG34; Watermelons/Grass-R30, R32, R35, G20, G40, G43; Shadows-BG70, BG0000

This stamp along with all the other July stamps will be available for purchase at the C.C. Designs store Thursday, July 4 at 9pm EDT.


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