Party Animal + SHIMMERZ = Precious Card!

I have had these Whiff of Joy stamps for a little while and I have FINALLY had the chance to ink them up! I colored this little rascal with my copics and I used SHIMMERZ inside his ears and on his tummy. For the background, I cuttlebugged the paper and I sponged it to highlight the texture of the words and then I got out my BLINGZ (SHIMMERZ sister) and highlighted the words Happy Birthday and some of the little flowers as well. I used my super cool new flourish punch and some of these cute little flowers from Petaloo. They are so cute and pretty cheap, too! I got about 80 of them for $3.50 at the LSS and they already have the gems in the middle of them! I thought that was a pretty good deal! Of course, I had to add the glitter and gel dots for the details and

PRESTO... my card!!! I love the look on the mouse's face... he just makes me smile! I hope you all have a great day and if you get a chance, have a cupcake!!!

Say it With Me, Girls... SHIMMERZ ROCKS!

You all know of my addiction to Shimmerz by now,

I hope... I mean... I LOVE IT! This is a background that I created for a card that was going NOWHERE!!! I cuttlebugged the background and then I sponged it to highlight the flowers. THEN... I took SHIMMERZ and BLINGZ and painted my flowers and my vines with it!!! HOW AWESOME DOES THIS LOOK!!! I knew right away that I needed this background for my failing card that I kinda put away because it was a lost cause... OR SO I THOUGHT! Look at the other photo to see how gorgeous this looks! I used my MS lace doily punch, my 'bug border and then some rhinestones to add a POP to the flowers. I LOVE that SHIMMERZ saved the day... and this card! The sentiment, "You are special to me" ... I dedicate to you, Love of my Life... My SHIMMERZ! Thanks for stopping by and remember if you can't shine... you can ALWAYS SHIMMER(z)!

Simon Says Stamp Snowman Set

SERIOUSLY!!! So many S's! I made these cards for the Simon Says Stamp Store using the Build A Snowman Set .

This first card was made by stamping the snowman in light blue ink and painting BLINGZ around his face and tummy to add dimension. I paper pieced his hat and scarf with the red paper... but first, I stamped them with Versamark and embossed them with red glitter EP. I added the swirls to the back and here he is!

For this card, I made the snowman look so happy by

making his carrot nose point in the air. I love that you can add the facial features wherever you want and whichever ones you want...totally versatile! I sponged clouds in the background and added the rhinestone snowflakes...He really DOES look happy!

This guy... maybe NOT so happy! I am Sending Sunshine (another Simon Says Stamp exclusive set) and my little snowman dude is MELTING!!! I tore pieces of white cardstock and sponged them with the blue.. I used BLINGZ on the snowman and the snow drifts because I LOVE that stuff... and I made the sun with my nesties... Well even if HE isn't happy... hopefully whoever gets this card will be!

Ya gotta love GOOGLY eyes! I added some to this guy and he makes me smile every time I look at that crazy, GOOGLY face! I cut out the boa that is also part of this fun set and painted it with SHIMMERZ and did the same for the crown. I added rhinestones to the crown as well. The snowflakes are adorned with dots and dabs of my gel and glitter pens... overall... an easy card... but surely a FUNNY one!

And... FINALLY... My snowman went to the mall and snuck into the photo booth and here are the pictures that he took! This was a really fun card to make because of the different angles of the snowman and the funny way the images came out! I added the film to the cardstock and where the swirl is... I used BLINGZ once again! This sentiment is also from the Sending Sunshine set from Simon Says Stamp! I hope that you have all enjoyed my fun cards for Simon Says Stamp day... and please go and check them out, The stamps are really nice, affordable and there are like 41 exclusive sets... what more could you ask for? Have a great day!!! and here is a little challenge! I made this set of 5 cards from one stamp set... Challenge yourself to see how many card you can come up with from one of your stamp sets!!! it is fun to stretch your creativity!!!

I Wonder What She is Thinking???

The last time I snuggled a mushroom, I was thinking about... WAIT A MINUTE... I NEVER snuggled any mushroom!!!

This Gorgeous little Faerie is from my friend Susana's store. She has so many of them ans they are STUNNING! They are easy to stamp,easy to store (no wood... just use an acrylic block) and easy to afford!

I colored this little gal with my copics, glitter pens and of course, gel pens. I used December Sky BLINGZ on her wings. I have not yet figured out how to get a good photo of that part... but I WILL!

In the background, I added some soft clouds and here she is! Check out Susana's store for all of the fun stamps and other accessories that we stampers just cannot live without! That is all for today as my little Diva has a dentists appointment, ballet and school... and I am her TAXI! (LOL)