Scrapbook Place and Scrapbook StampSociety Blog Hop

Welcome to the first ever blog hop combining Scrapbook Place and Scrapbook Stamp Society...and I have a huge surprise!! If you hopped here from Carolyn's blog then you are in the right place. The hop begins at Scrapbook Place or if you lost your way you can look below at the hop order.

This hop has wonderful designers from the Scrapbook Place using amazing images from artists of  Scrapbook Stamp Society to create some delightful cards for your enjoyment.  Each design team member has used an image from Scrapbook Stamp Society in their creations.  

For my card I used Morgan Fitzsimons Fairy #3.  

Inside the card simply says " Missing You" so there is a nice size area to write a personal message.

I used Copic Markers to color this and even learned a few new techniques. The main thing I learned is how to add pleats and show movement in the fabric of her dress. (Click here to see the original stamp.) I found it quite the challenge. The other thing I wanted to do was have her wings look very soft and delicate with colors not too harsh but enough to 'get noticed'. I am happy with the way these turned out but I am not happy with my scanner because the image lost so much. I wish you could see how the colors of the wings fade into each other. I used a mask for the clouds in the sky and I never did a tree, couldn't even find how to make bark so for a first attempt I guess I am ok with it although it is my least favorite result in the image. I just don't think it does the stamp any justice. I used 2-3 colors for each flower and leaf (some tip to tip blending). I also added Stampin Up Pearls to the center of the small flowers. I hope you like it.

I must say I am so disappointed in my scanner. This card is very sharp looking in person and it is so dull in this scan. It washed out the colors that blend into each other and in the past I always blamed the lousy results I got on my laptop. Now I have a brand new super duper suppose to be great for images computer that cost an arm and a leg and I get the same results.....tells me the computer wasn't the problem. I guess I will have to save my pennies again and this time buy a better scanner, one with a large format.  

Please leave a comment on each blog in the hop.  There's a prize today from Scrapbook Stamp Society, that will given to a winner selected at random chosen on Sunday afternoon.  The winner will be announced and posted both on the Scrapbook Stamp Society blog and the Scrapbook Place blog.  Good Luck everyone!


....and now for the huge surprise. 

Welcome the newest member of my family!

Damien was born 7/17 @ approx. 1 PM by emergency C-section.

4 lbs., 4 oz., 17 1/2" 

despite his small size, he seems to be healthy with no complications.

Now since I had my surprise for the day, I am going to pass one on....I am offering blog candy but I am not going to tell you what it is. Random.org will pick a winner and if you are the winner, you'll find out when you get it so be sure to leave me a comment.       

Your next stop is at Teresa's blog to see her wonderful design.

Here's the full blog hop order in case you get lost.

Scrapbook Place - http://yourscrapbookplace.blogspot.com/

Carolyn, Luv My Cards, http://luvmycards.blogspot.com/

Susan, Sue in CT, http://sueinct.blogspot.com/  <== You are here

Teresa, T's Scrappin' Spot, http://teresasscrappinspot.blogspot.com/

Karissa, Live Laugh Love Scrapbook Stamp,  http://livelaughlovescrapbookstamp.blogspot.com/

Holley, Holley's Blog http://holleybarnhartsblog.blogspot.com/                           

Judy, Dragon Crossing, http://dragonhomer.blogspot.com/

Linda, The Scrap Lady's Craft Heaven, http://scrappingheaven.blogspot.com/

Scrapbook Stamp Society - http://addicted-to-stamps.blogspot.com/

Blog Hop on July 18th!!!

I will be part of  the first ever blog hop combining Scrapbook Place and Scrapbook StampSociety!!

This hop is on July 18th and has wonderful designers from the Scrapbook Place using amazing images from artists of  Scrapbook Stamp Society to create some delightful cards for your enjoyment.  Each design team member has used an image from Scrapbook Stamp Society in their creations. So mark your calenders!!!!

New Copic Card

I used Copic Markers to color this card. I really love the way the sky came out.

Your Scrapbook Place Patriotic Blog Hop

It's that time of year when watermelons are chillin', grills are heating up, firecrackers are ready to light, and Americans celebrate with "Star-spangled happiness and banner waves of pride" (Cherishe Archer)!

Welcome to Your Scrapbook Place Blog Patriotic Blog Hop!  The theme is love of America and the color RED.  If you're coming here from Shannon's Blog, you are on the right path.  If you lose your way, you can start fresh at Your Scrapbook Place.

Designers are using a special image from one of their own, Pammie Lehto. 

Today I made this card in hopes of capturing the picnics, firecrackers, and the love of America and the celebration of Independence (4th of July). 

Recipe:

Digi Image by Pammie Lehto

Cardstock - Coordination and Prism 

Copic Markers 

Copic Opaque White

Copic Multiliner

Mrs. Grossman's Stickers (these fireworks really shimmer!)

Pop Dots

Tombow glue runner

I printed the image twice and used one to cut out some of the flowers so I could pop them in front giving a more dimensional look.  

Copic colors used are: R24, R27, R29, B04, B05, B29, Y13 Y19, YG09, YG67, G05, G09, E71, E59, E71, E77, E89, W1, W3, C3.

One lucky hopper will win this digi, as well as a patriotic-themed Goody Bag!

Each participating designer is in the running for prizes, too, so leave a little love at each blog along the way.
Now off you go to your next blog which is Anna's Scrappening.
If you get lost along the way, here is the line-up

Karissa
Carolyn
Linda
Teresa
Pat
Shannon
Sue
Anna Nikander
Judy
Pammie
Your Scrapbook Place

Baby Shower

The baby shower was Sunday and it went great. I decided to make a quilt for the baby the Sunday before. Now remember I just got that fancy new sewing machine and I wanted to put it to good use but even 'baby'  quilts are not something you really want to do in a week. I know this now but sure didn't then as I never made one before. In fact, I really don't know how to sew so this was a learning experience for sure.

I embroidered little bears on the white squares and the other squares are sort of a word art type thing that say things like First Step, First Tooth, First Word... On the reverse side I have monkeys because her nickname when she was small was Monkey Face. (This was not to be mean, it is with love as a pet name. She loves her monkeys and remembers her dad calling her that so it brings fond memories to her). So now she and the baby can be surrounded by warmth and fond memories even at the 2 AM feeding.

I also made a diaper bike. The bear riding it says "My First Teddy" on his foot keeping with the theme of the firsts of the quilt. My son wouldn't let her take it apart even when they got home. He loves it!

Sunshine Card

Another cute card made for Card Lifters. 

The goal was to be bright and cheery with the chicks. I colored this with Copics.

The stamp was just a chick and no ground or sky.

New Layout

Here is another layout I did for Fiskateers. We were lifting Maxine who did a nice layout of a baby girl. I liked the simple, clean look she had going on and also she had flowers in the upper left corner, the picture about middle and flowers in the lower right corner. She also put a little 'tag' which had a fancy frame with some sentiments. I 'lifted' these from her layout and came up with this.

Here is a close-up of the bride and groom. I guess you can't tell but that is Stickles in the flowers.

Close up of the stamps. They fit so well together.

I just love Ribbon Flowers. I didn't make this one but it is what started me making my own.

Recipe:

Card Stock - Georgia-Pacific, Coordination, Craft n Craftin
Stickles (Starry Night, Star Dust, Eucalyptus)
Ink - Memento Tuxedo Black
Stamps - Fiskars Accents, Printworks
Ribbon Flower - Casa Collection
Punch - MS Leaf