Horus Roasting Marshmallows

You may have seen this card on The Stamping Bazaar blog but now it's here too. I made this card using Horus Roasting Marshmallows from The Stamping Bazaar, designed by Marina Neira, and chose a subtle color scheme to feature this adorable camper.


Head on over to The Stamping Bazaar Blog today for digi preview and give away for Suzie with Pie! She an adorable little kangaroo!

Challenge: Lollipop Crafts - Challenge #6
Challenge: Stamp and Create - Challenge #5
Main Stamp: Horus Roasting Marshmallows (TSB)
Patterned Paper: unknown scraps
Dry Embossing: Cuttlebug Embossing Folders Spots & Dots
Copic Colors:
-horus: B41, B21, B24, G20, G21, G24
-other: R29, YR16, Y38, Y35, G20, G21, G24, E55, E57, YG11, YG13, YG17, E40, E44, E43, E47

Did you know? The Vizcaya Bridge is a transporter bridge built in 1893 in the Biscay province of Spain. With a gondola that can transport six cars and dozens of passengers, it was the solution to the problem of connecting the two towns without disrupting the maritime traffic.
[Vizcaya Bridge, Wikipedia.org]

Slimy House and Chomps

How cool is this house! Make It Crafty has different styles of houses to complement several types of stamps and this one was perfect for my Monster challenge using Chomp. Check out Lollipop Crafts for the details and I hope to see your unique monster creations this week!


This was the first time coloring the Slime House so I used the same colors they show in the store, or at least tried to. The challenges were to make something with just one (only one flower left!) and anything goes.

NEWS: Today is also the debut of my Mum's new blog! Go check out Grandma's Pearl and leave her some comments of encouragement and good cheer! She would even be thrilled with a Follower or two. ;-D

Challenge: Lollipop Crafts - Challenge #6
Challenge: Papertake Weekly Challenge - Just The One
Challenge: Be Crafty - Challenge #37
Main Stamp: Slime House (MiC) & Chomps (PMS)
Patterned Paper: Rockstar (DCWV)
Copic Colors: W2, YG91, YG93, YG95, YG97, C1, C3, C5, YG21, YG23, YG25, YG17, G20, G21, G24, G82, E00, E11, E13, E15, E17, E18, Y11, Y15, Y17

Did you know? The four-leaf clover is an uncommon variation of the common, three-leaved clover. But clovers can have more than four leaves and the most ever recorded is twenty-one. Unofficial claims of discovery have ranged as high as twenty-seven.
[Four-leaf Clover, Wikipedia.org]

A Christmas Train

I made this card using A Christmas Train by Whiff of Joy. The challenge is to create a card or project based on the sketch provided. I mirrored the sketch to balance out the image.


Challenge: Whiff of Joy - Challenge #86
Main Stamp: A Christmas Train (WoJ)
Patterned Paper: Doodlin' Around (DCWV)
Spellbinders: Contemporary Hearts Pendants
Copic Colors:
-mice: E50, E51, E53, E55, E40, E41, E43, E44
-other: G20, G21, W1, W3, W5, W7, W9, R32, R35, R37, R39, G82, YG45, YG67, Y11, Y15, Y35

Did you know? The book "Actors on Acting" by Helen Chinoy, collections of essays about theatre, have been used widely as college text and remained in print for more than 50 years
[Helen Chinoy, Wikipedia.org]

Lil Lolita Lylah

Happy Birthday Danni! From the Lollipop Crafts Design Team, we wish you all the best and hope you have a spoiled day! :-D

I made this card using Lil Lolita Lylah from Tickled Pink Stamps. The challenges are to create a card or project based on a Girlie Girl theme, sparkles and anything goes.


Theme: Lillipop Crafts - Happy Birthday Danni!
Challenge: Lil Lolita Boutique - Challenge #13
Challenge: Oh, Alice! - Chapter #29
Challenge: Your Next Stamp - Challenge #24
Challenge: Craft Your Days Away - Challenge #3
Main Stamp: Lil Lolita Lylah (LL&L)
Patterned Paper: Kioshi (BG)
Spellbinders: Nestabilities Dahlia
Copic Colors:
-skin: E000, E00, E11, R20
-hair: E50, E51, E53
-clothes: B21, B23, B26, BV000, BV01, BV02, BV04, BV08, V04, V06
-other: R00, R20, R22

Did you know? The Black-necked Cranes in Bhutan are winter visitors to the Phobjika Valley. On arrival they are seen to circle the Gangteng Monastery three times as if they are paying obeisance to the gods in the monastery and repeat this act while returning to Tibet іn early spring.
[Black-necked Cranes in Bhutan, Wikipedia.org]

Lil Lolita Lylah

I made this card using Lil Lolita Lylah from Tickled Pink Stamps. Lylah is one of my favorites because she can be used for any occasion, this time for Christmas. The challenge is to use two or more textures and layers; my texture is the layered paper and ribbon flowers. The other challenge is shabby or vintage, and I file this under shabby.


The background is made up of 15 sheets of decorative paper, each pattern from the paper stack used. They've been cut and layered to resemble roof shingles. Each piece has been turned slightly upward which gives it a nice texture. Plus, fingering down the front is as soothing as digging into a barrel of beans!


Challenge: Lil Lolita Boutique Challenges DT Call
Challenge: Totally Stampalicious - Texture-Licious Challenge
Challenge: Stampin' for the Weekend - Challenge #46
Challenge: Pile It On - Challenge #35
Main Stamp: Lil Lolita Lylah (LL&L)
Patterned Paper: A Heart Warming Holiday (TPS)
Copic Colors:
-skin: E11, E13, R35
-hair: E17, E18, E29
-clothes: G20, G21, G24
-other: R30, R32, R35, R37, R39


Did you know? The cryptic mantis is a mantid native to southern Africa. Its common name comes from its ability to grow asymmetrically to match the vegetation of its environment. The only green portion are the leaf-like wings.[Sibylla Pretoiosa, Wikipedia.org]


Update: I was the winner at Lil Lolita Boutique DT Call for this Challenge!

Marvin Trick or Treat

This is the final preview before Marvin will be available at The Stamping Bazaar by Marina Neira! Today we're featuring Marvin Trick or Treat digi which will be released this tomorrow, September 4th at 12:00am EST.

Last chance for prizes! Three fans who comment on The Stamping Bazaar Blog by this Saturday at 12:00am EST will each win one of Marvin digis previewed! Want more? There will be one grand prize of all three Marvin digis given to one TSB Facebook fan chosen at random! The next stop on the hop is Emma & Susan and if you get lost on the way, here is the full blog hop list:

Barbara <-- you're here

Emma & Susan

Kellie Winnell

Kristen

Kylie Kueter

Marley Van Der Heijden

Penni Vickers

Peta DeVincentis

Piali Biswas

Stephanne

Tina Guigui

Tori Wild

The Stamping Bazaar Blog

Theme: The Stamping Bazaar Blog Hop
Challenge: Bee Crafty - Challenge #37
Challenge: CES Challenge #1
Challenge: Cupcake Craft - Challenge #106
Main Stamp: Marvin Trick or Treat (TSB)
Patterned Paper: Halloween (K&C)
Dry Embossing: Fiskars Texture Plates Carpet
Copic Colors:
-bat: BV20, BV23, BV25, BV29
-other: YR12, YR16, Y35, W2, R22, W24, W29

Did you know? The Strait of Dover is the narrowest part of the English Channel where the shortest distance across the strait is reduced to 21 miles (34 km). On a clear day, it is possible to see the opposite coastline and shoreline buildings with the naked eye, and the lights of land at night as in Matthew Arnold's poem "Dover Beach".
[Strait of Dover, Wikipedia.org]

Marvin with Candy Apple

Welcome to day two of The Stamping Bazaar release hop featuring the adorable little bat Marvin by Marina Neira! Today we're featuring Marvin with Candy Apple digi which will be released this Saturday, September 4th at 12:00am EST.

Don't forget prizes! Three fans who comment on The Stamping Bazaar Blog by this Saturday at 12:00am EST will each win one of Marvin digis previewed! Want more? There will be one grand prize of all three Marvin digis given to one TSB Facebook fan chosen at random! The next stop on the hop is Emma & Susan and if you get lost on the way, here is the full blog hop list:

Barbara <-- you're here

Emma & Susan

Kellie Winnell

Kristen

Kylie Kueter

Marley Van Der Heijden

Penni Vickers

Peta DeVincentis

Piali Biswas

Stephanne

Tina Guigui

Tori Wild

The Stamping Bazaar Blog

Theme: The Stamping Bazaar Blog Hop
Challenge: Meljen's - Challenge #23
Main Stamp: Marvin with Candy Apple (TSB)
Patterned Paper: Halloween (D&C)
Dry Embossing: Cuttlebug Embossing Folders Traffic Jam
Copic Colors:
-bat: W1, W2, W4, W6, W8
-apple: R22, R27, E57, E59, YG17, YG21, YG23, E31, E34, E35

Did you know? Nielsen ratings are audience measurement systems that determine the audience size and composition of television programming. Ratings are gathered in one of two ways: (1) Viewer "diaries", in which a target audience self-records its viewing or listening habits; and (2) A more technologically sophisticated system uses Set Meters, which are small devices connected to televisions in selected homes.
[Nielson Ratings, Wikipedia.org]

Jet

I made this card using Jet digi from InStyle Stamps which is also available in rubber. The challenge is to create a card or project based on the sketch provided, which is also a T-Card.


This was a tricky card to make but here are a few tutorials should you need a little more guidance; one from Split Coast Stampers and the other from Paper Punch Addiction. Here's the card extended so you can see the sentiment and how the pull tab works.

Challenge: InStyle Stamps Sketch Challenge
Main Stamp: Jet (ISS)
Patterned Paper: Homeroom (TPC)
Copic Colors:
-skin: E000, E00, E11
-hair: E57, E59, E49
-clothes: E57, E59, B000, B91, B93, B95, E41, E42, E43
-other:

Did you know? Types of snow can be designated by the shape of its flakes, description of how it is falling, and by how it collects on the ground. There are over 20 different ways to describe snow on the ground and almost a dozen ways to describe while it's falling!
[Types of Snow, Wikipedia.org]

Betty Mouse with Candycane

I made this card using Betty Mouse with Candycane which was released today from Whiff of Joy! I'll be showing more samples of this cute little mouse, along with her best friend Henry, throughout the month. And in one of those posts will be a chance to win Betty and Henry Winter Mice for yourself! So become a follower and stay tuned. The challenge used was for coloring pleats or folds.


Challenge: Copic Creations - Challenge #34
Main Stamp: Betty Mouse with Candycane (WoJ)
Patterned Paper: Linen Closet (DCWV)
Dry Embossing: Cuttlebug Embossing Folders Script
Copic Colors:
-betty: W1, W2, W4, W6, W8, W10, R20, R22
-clothes: BG72, BG75, BG78, R20, R22, R27, R29, G20, G21, G24
-other: R20, R22, G20, G21, G24

Did you know? The Fountain of Time by Lorado Taft was created as a monument to the first 100 years of peace between the United States and Great Britain, resulting from the Treaty of Ghent in 1814. The sculpture was cast in a 4,500-piece mold and incorporated pebbles from the Potomac River.
[Fountain of Time, Wikipedia.org]