Happy 4th of July!!!

Hope you are all enjoying your day!  

After creating all my projects for Sister Stamps last week, I was inspired to pick up my copics again.  I inked up SNS Betsy.  

I remembered a card that my "neighbor", Donna, had made 2 years ago and had to revisit her blog to find it.  Click {HERE} to see Donna's gorgeous card!  Knowing that I wanted to somehow CASE Donna's card, I had to "fussy cut" Betsy.  I inked up just the sparklers and stamped it on the card stock. Using the starburst/fireworks image from Paper Smooches Metropolis set, I stamped random areas with Versamark, added clear embossing powder, and heat embossed the cardstock.  Now it was time to distress all around the cardstock with Tim Holtz Chipped Sapphire.  It definitely made it easier for me to distress and darken areas without a colored image present.  Once satisfied, I adhered Betsy in her right place.  The sentiment from PTI was stamped on a cut cardstock using the circle clip from the Clip It Kits from Lifestyle Crafts.  Voila!!!  All done!!!

Well, I'll be spending my 4th of July evening with some of my girlfriends for dinner and a movie - -  Magic Mike.  YIKES!!  Do I really want to see this movie?  My hubby will be home with the kiddos so I can enjoy some girl bonding time.  I don't get that very often so I'm taking full advantage of it!  :)

Anyway, Happy 4th and stay safe!

SNS Sneak Peek Day 3 - Briar the Imp and Sonata

Welcome to Day 3 of Amy Young's Sweet November Stamps April Release!  Yes, I know, I'm so sad . . . this is the last sneak peek.  But don't fret, I suspect Amy has more SWEETness up her sleeves in the months to come!  :)

Meet Briar the Imp and his cricket friend Sonata. 

I created a fun scene for them celebrating their friendship.  I think that sentiment, by Hero Arts, says it all! 

Here's a top view of this Double Side Step Card.  Thank you to my dear friend Kim Yu for putting together a tutorial on her blog.  Click {HERE} to see her instructions on how to make this card.

Thanks for visiting. Briar the Imp & Sonata will be available for purchase at All That Scraps on April 3rd!  Remember, you will be able to get Spring Darby & Lulu as well as Spring Penelope & Fibonacci there too.  Be sure to swing on by Amy's blog (I know you probably have already) 'cause she has some amazing candy that you could win!  Also, SNS Gals, Rachel and Nancy, have also created some cards to showcase Amy's release! 

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I would just like to take this opportunity to thank Amy.  She definitely inspires me to create and practice my coloring with copics.  I know she has made an influence on many others in the blog world.  Here's to celebrating my friendship with you, Amy & to all the friends I've made through blogging!  Life is SWEETER when shared with friends!!!  :)

SNS Sneak Peek Day 2 - Spring Penelope and Fibonacci

Welcome to Day 2 of Amy Young's Sweet November Stamps April Release!  

Meet Spring Penelope.  She's just a-strollin' in her garden clenching her mushroom umbrella.  I think the clouds overhead may bring some spring showers, however, Penelope never worries.  As long as she's got a smile on her face, everything is all good!  Fibonacci, her slithery, snail friend, is along for the stroll as well.  

Thanks for stoppin' in today.  Spring Penelope & Fibonacci will be available for purchase at All That Scraps on April 3rd!  Don't forget to check out Amy's blog & SNS Gals Rachel and Nancy's blogs.  Stop in tomorrow for the last sneak peek!  :)

SNS Sneak Peek Day 1 - Spring Darby & Lulu

Welcome to Day 1 of Amy Young's Sweet November Stamps April Release!  Again, I'm honored that Amy would even ask me to help her preview her sweeties!

Meet Spring Darby.  I just luv her funky, spunky hair!  Here, I altered a notepad holder and created a twisted easel on the top.  Spring Darby is just crusin' in perfect weather having a wonderful time with Lulu the ladybug.  What a pair they make don't ya think?

You will be able to purchase Spring Darby and Lulu at All That Scraps come April 3rd!  Don't forget to check out what SNS Gals Rachel and Nancy created . . . I'm sure you've already visited Amy's blog to see her creation and some eye candy too.  Stop in tomorrow for another sneak peeky!  :)

WOOT, WOOT! I'M AN SNS GUEST GAL!

Could you hear me yelling from the top of my lungs?  Yes, it's true, Amy Young of A Thousand Sheets of Paper & the creator of the Sweet November Stamps, has asked me to be her SNS Guest Gal for her April Release.  How could I say no . . . I would be outta my stinkin' mind to turn Amy down!  She's an amazing artist and an amazing friend! 

Amy, myself, and the rest of the SNS gang will be giving some sneaks and some cuteness in the next couple of days.  Be sure to come back!