Glitter is for LIFE!

I am so excited to post my card for this week's Peachy Keen Challenge because I think I have finally figured out how to use glitter. A few months ago, I found a glue stamp pad. I am new to this whole crafty thing, but I LOVE a little sparkle (let's face it A LOT of sparkle). I immediately purchased it, and thought it would be fantastic. I couldn't wait to take it home and test it out.  Unfortunately, the glitter did NOT stay on very well, but my card was too cute not to send. So, I glittered bombed someone, but I promised myself that I would not let that happen again.  I took to the internet to find a resolution. I tried a couple of different things and did not have success. Today, I stamped the Happy Halloween with my glue stamp pad, and sprinkled glitter on it.  I then sprayed it with a clear glossy acrylic spray paint that I I bought at Hobby Lobby, and let it dry. The glitter stuck! SUCCESS!  Now, if you could only tell from the photo...

Items used:

Witch - Peachy Keen September SOM

Sentiment - MCT Treats for My Sweet

Copic Markers

Twine

Martha Stewart Glitter

Glue Stamp Pad

Thanks for stopping by!  I hope you have a wonderful day.

Peachy Keen Challenge 39 :: Color Inspiration

Hello, everyone!  I ordered more Copic Markers from MarkerPOP last week, so I decided I wanted to play with them.  After all, I will never get better unless I practice, right?  Plus, it gave me the opportunity to use the new Stamp of the Month from Peachy Keen.  I just realized the Happy Thanksgiving Sentiment didn't show up very well in the photo.  Oh well!

Items used:

Peachy Keen October Stamp of the Month Turkey & Sentiment

My Creative Time: Piles of Smiles Leaf Dies

Copic Markers

Tim Holtz Tea Dye Distress Ink

Chalk

White & Brown Gelly Roll Pen

Ribbon

Thanks for stopping by, and have a great night!! 

A Very Peachy Weekend

Wow!  It's October.  I did not intend to be away from my blog this long. I squeezed in a little time this weekend (since it was extended) to do a little crafting. Last week was release week for the Peachy Keen Stamp of the Month. I look forward to this time each month. I participated in the two challenges for the October Release celebration, and I also made a card for Peachy Keen's regular monthly challenge.  I hope you enjoy!

Peachy Keen Stamps October Release Challenge #1

Items Used:

MyScrapChick C. Seslar - Wee Witches SVG file
Peachy Keen Princess Face AssortmentMy Create Time All Around Halloween
Jute Twine
Buttons and Paper from my growing collection

Peachy Keen Stamps October Release Challenge #2

Items Used:

Paper Pieces by Nikki Turkey Bear (Freebie!!)
Sentiment - Peachy Keen September Stamp of Month 
Background - Peachy Keen Oak and Leaves Background
Burlap from Joann's

Peachy Keen Challenge 38 :: Anything Goes

Items Used:

MyScrapChick Ghost Kids SVG File 

Sentiment - Peachy Keen Happy Haunting Ghosts

Peachy Keen Simple Sallies Face Assortment

Twine 

Peachy Challenge 33 :: Anything Goes!

Happy Tuesday, everyone!  I'm looking forward to a short work week, but I'm traveling next week.  I'm going to have to get crafty Friday evening.  I am really looking forward to this month's Peachy Keen Stamp of the Month.  Now, if it would only get cold enough for sweaters, I would be set.  This week, I used my July Stamp of the Month set to make a simple card.  Enjoy!!

Items Used:

Peachy Keen July Stamp of the Month Stamp Set

Market Street - Here Comes the Sun Background

My Creative Time - This & That Stamp Set

Copic Markers

Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy the rest of your week!

Peachy Challenge 32 :: Sketch :: August 2012

It's that time, and I have once again procrastinated to the very last moment to make my creation for this week's Peachy Keen Challenge.  Today, I am bring to you a birthday card.

Items used:

MyScrapChick Birthday Bears

Peachy Keen Medium Bear Facial Features

Silhouette Banner File

Raspberry Twine 

Thanks for stopping by!  Have a great labor day weekend!

Peachy Keen Stamps - Box it Up!

Wow!  Where has this week gone?  I actually have had my project done for a few days, but I've been procrastinating the blog posting.  I spent the weekend crafting with my sister.  She has so much to teach me, and we have such a great time.   I've been working on a lot of Halloween stuff lately because I'm afraid I'll be traveling a lot in October and I won't have time to get anything done.  For this challenge, I decided to make Halloween treat boxes for my coworkers.  I made eight different boxes, but I think my vampire with the argyle vest is my favorite.  Now, I just need to buy some treats to fill them.

Items Used:

MyScrapChick Halloween Boxes for the Box

Simply Charmed for the Bat, Pumpkin & Ghost

Make a Monster for the Vampire, Frankenstein, Mummy & Witch

Doodlecharm for the Spider

Peachy Keen Monster Mash, Jack-O-Lantern & Happy New Year's Face Assortments

Market Street Argyle Background for the Vampire's Vest

Halloween Paper from JoAnns

White Gelly Roll Pen

Chalk

Twine

Buttons

Thanks for stopping by!

Another Peachy Challenge

I'm cutting it down to the wire with this latest card.  I set out to make a card last night, but then I couldn't figure out how to incorporate my awesome Peachy Keen Stamps.  So, I'll post that one a little later once I get it finished.  Here is the challenge:

JUST CARDS :: POPPED UP :: PKC30

Create a card with an image or other product popped up! Accomplish this by using foam tape, foam squares, dimensional glue dots, or other means!!

• Design must be new
• Design must be a "popped" card
• Link up by 8/15 - 11:59 pm EST
• You don't need our stamps to play along, but only entries using Peachy Keen Stamps can earn Top Peach!

I've been wanting to make a little witch card, so I bought this file from the Silhouette Online Store.  I popped her up over some orange hemp.  I had a little black cat on the back of the broomstick, but it had a little incident.  I just decided to leave him off.  Otherwise, she turned out okay.  I'm still working on my stitching with the gelly roll pen.  I'm still not very good.  I can't draw a straight line with a ruler, but it is getting a little better. Enjoy!

Items Used:
Cute Witch from the Silhouette Store
My Creative Time All Around Halloween Stamp Set
Peachy Keen Wide-eyed Kids
White Gelly Roll Pen
Orange Hemp
Various Ribbons & Papers