Shimmery Penguin

I love this little guy. This is the card I made the other night after I was inspired by our cute penguins outside. Just a reminder that this set and the wonderful shimmer paint used to make the shimmer spray are only available until Jan 4th.


you can kind of see the shimmer spray in the top right corner
This does not do it justice, but trying to show the crystal effects on the iceburg

This is to show the wonderful Icicle Rub-ons
It is hard-ish to see here, but this is to try and show the shimmer spray
Stamp: Cold & Cuddly
Ink: Basic Black, Summer Sun, Not quite Navy, Rich Razzleberry, Pumpkin Pie, and Tempting Turquoise Markers
Paper: Whisper White, Rich Razzleberry, Not quite Navy, and Basic Gray
Misc: Icicle Rub-ons, Platinum Shimmer Paint, Crystal Effects, Large Oval and Scallop Oval Punches

I used the Icicle Rub-ons for the snowflake border, I love how easy Stampin' Up!'s rub-ons are to use. I have never had problems with them not wanting to go on, or coming off for that matter. Also to get the wonderful Shimmer all over the card I used rubbing alcohol and poured it into a mister and then added about 10 or so drops of platinum shimmer paint into it. You then shake it all up and spray. It makes all colors of cardstock look wonderful. It is much more noticeable in person, and I also have to say that the crystal effect on the iceberg is way more glossy in person and looks so much better.

Until next time, Happy Scrappin'

Fishing for gifts

I really like the new animal set Cold & Cuddly and this also happens to be one of my nieces favorite sets. It is especially fitting since it is cold and snowy outside right now. We are having a little bit of a cold streak right now, but it is supposed to warm up tomorrow, fingers crossed. This set also has an adorable little penguin and I love that little penguin so much that when I saw an outside display that had 2 penguins on a teeter toter I had to get it for the front yard. Tonight my son and husband worked on setting that up for us and it is sooooooooo freaking cute. It has put me in a penguin mood so I am now going to work on another card with that little guy and hopefully I will get it up on here in a day or two for you all to see.






Stamp: Cold & Cuddly & Snow Swirled
Ink: Night of Navy, Bashful Blue, Whisper White Craft and In Color Markers
Paper: Whisper White, Bashful Blue, Night of Navy, Rich Razzleberry
Misc: Silver Brads, Modern Label Punch, Whisper White 3/8" Taffeta Ribbon, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Stampin' Dimensionals

Hope you all have a great weekend

Until next time, Happy Scrappin'

Cold & Cuddly....

and boy is it ever cold out! OK I know I am being a wuss, but when I went to work tonight I did not realize it was going to be this cold out, so I didn't bother with a jacket. It was windy and soooo cold when I left, and to top it off the fan in the car doesn't work so I had no heat until after I got home. This card while cute, did not make me feel any warmer, but it was inspired by the cold outside. I also really love using the micro beads, I love the dimension they add.




Stamps: Cold and Cudddly
Inks: In Color Markers ( Bermuda Bay, Soft Suede)
Paper: Very Vanilla Cardstock, Bermuda Bay Cardstock, Soft Suede Cardstock, Whisper White Cardstock
Misc: Micro Beads, Stampin Dimensionals, Texturz Impressions Backgrounds #1, Modern Label Punch, 1/2" Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon in Soft Suede, Sponge Daubers to 'chalk' the raised image.

Until next time, Happy Scrappin'

Train load of fun

I just love this little train set. I have used it for so many different occasions and for kids and adults. I was wanting to see if I could use it for Christmas too and this is what I came up with. I really love my In Color markers, they make coloring in small areas on stamps soooooo easy. Cute & Cuddly is also a new favorite of mine, as is the new holiday lounge DSP. I hope you all like it as much as I do.




Until next time, Happy Scrappin'