Very Best Friend

Hey there to my VERY BEST Stamping Friends!!!   I had every intention of posting my last 2 creations for Simply Scrapbooks using the Unity Total Cuteness and WRMK Retro Glam paper last week.  However, I didn't feel so well.  I even missed out on taking food to a lady at our church who is recovering from an illness. Luckily, I could sign up for next month.  Anyways, blogging took a back seat.  It's the last week before my kids start school too.  I'm not sure how much crafting I'll be doing before they go back.  Just a few DT assignments I think.  Anywhooooo!  Here are my last 2 projects:

This one uses up the scrap paper that was left over from my previous cuts.  I added some stickles to that rainbow and LOVE it.  Also, the clouds are stamped on Sahara Sand paper and then I traced using the lightest gray Copic to give it more depth.  I'm sure that isn't visible except IRL.  The strip across the bottom was part of this paper line.  I think I might have to buy more of this stuff:)

Another simple design.

That's it for me today.  Check back tomorrow for another Crafty Little Place challenge.  I have TWO projects to share.  

Gotta go watch The Dog Whisperer.  My new puppy is doing well except for chasing cars and dealing with other dogs.  Not sure how to deal with the dog issue.  They say dogs should not be treated like a human.   They don't think that way.  We aren't doing that at all, but it cracks me up that she sleeps like this....

Ok, so my daughter added the little toy, but she does sleep on her back like a human.  She is a really good dog.  Very smart.  We have already taught her how to shake (right and left), roll over, sit and stay before coming in the house,  and play fetch.  I'm so happy with her and my kids.  She's been a great addition to the family.  I'm not sure Molly is as sure though.

I imagine her sticking her tongue out like "PLPLPLPLPLPLPLLL"  hee hee:)

Have a beautiful day!

Thinking Box and Paper Pierced Thanks

Another Purpl-ish Day????  Kinda.  I took the same papers by We R Memory Keepers ( my bad...I said Memory Makers yesterday....oops) and made several projects using just that one line.  I tried to pull a more pinkish purple tone with my creations today.  This is just a simple box.  I think it is an 8X12 piece that was scored at 2" and 6"  on the shorter 8" side and then scored at 5" and 7" on the 12" side.  Maybe I should come up with a template and share.  I'll do that later.  It's VERY simple, but hard to explain.

I created the flower by pulling the thread on one end of the saddle stitched ribbon to gather it and form a spiral. Glue this to a scrap of circle punch paper and top with a brad, button, pearl, whatever.  My "leaves" are just grosgrain that was tied into a knot.  This is for the Free For All Challenge to use Buttons and ribbon differently.  Ok...no button, but my ribbons are used VERY differently.

I used my Copics to color in the heat embossed frame.  Did you know that you can color over any Copic with a very light gray to tone it down or give the impression of a more vintage color???  I colored over my YG25 and RV 19( I think) with a W-2.  That is a light shade of warm gray and it took the harshness of the colors down a bit.  Just a tip for you:)

Here's another project using the backside of that same WRMK paper, Retro Glam.  I used some Colorbox Merlot ink and Sahara sand for the flowers.  I colored my prima flower that was HOT pink with Copics to match:D  I love Copics.  Don't forget the Copic Sale at DCRU that starts TOMORROW!  Cheap!

 I added some twill and rhinestone for bling.  My boo boo is covered by that "thanks" sentiment.  I hate when I add a sentiment as the final step and it smears a big blob of ink.  So stamp, punch out and cover it up...Yah!

Both cards are for :
The Pink Elephant~ Bling and Bows
The Creative Card Crew- Sparkle and Shine

This card uses Card Patterns Sketch and is for the challenge at  Allsorts Paper Piercing/piecing.

I'll be back with a few more creations tomorrow.  See you then!