7 Kids College Fund~Magnolia Tilda

Happy Monday everyone! I'm back today to share my latest card for the 7 Kids College Fund Store Blog. Now don't forget you still have a today and tomorrow to enter our current challenge on the 7 Kids Challenge Blog HERE. Remember to be eligible for the gift certificate and Top 3 you must use a stamp carried in the 7 Kids College Fund Store.

A few years ago I started collecting Magnolia stamps. I have about 3 or 4 shoe boxes full of them, but lately I haven't been creating with them. I decided to pull one out for today's card, and fell in love all over again! I love too that 7 Kids has some of the lowest prices for these awesome stamps!! They even carry some from the older collections which happen to include some of my favorites!

For my card today, I used this adorable Tilda with Flower in her Hair. She's stamped on Neenah Cardstock with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored with Copics.

The card shape was cut out using My Favorite Things Die-Namics Mini Album Scallop Square STAX. The scallop trim under the ribbon was cut using My Favorite Things Blueprints 6. I used some dps from Echo Park Everyday Eclectic 6x6 paper pad and distressed the edges with Ranger Walnut Stain Distress Ink. The doily is from Bo Bunny Small Doilies.  The chipboard banner is from Studio G at Walmart. The sentiment is from Close To My Heart, and the ribbon is from my stash.

We hope you find time to enter our current challenge HERE. The new challenge will start on Wednesday!

Have a wonderful week!

Hugs,

Rosie :)

Michele R Design Digital Papers now availabe on ETSY!!

TGI FRIDAY baby!! I've got some exciting news for you!! My friend has opened up her Michele R Design ETSY Shop today to share some amazing digital papers!! They are absolutely gorgeous and I had a ball designing with them!!

Here's my card using Shabby Flowers Digital Paper Pack. You can purchase various coordinating files that have matching designer papers, sentiments, flowers, tags, tickets, paper bows, and inserts to decorate the inside of your cards!! Amazing products for a great price!!

Here's a closeup of the paper bow, flowers and sentiment. I cut out various parts from the flowers, curled up the edges, and layered them on top of each other. Then I added a pearl to the center. I love the paper bows too!

 Now head on over to the GRAND OPENING of Michele's Etsy Store, MicheleRDesign and grab your beautiful digital paper sets!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Hugs,

Rosie :)

A Creative Romance Challenge~VINTAGE!

Hello Creative Romantics!! Today starts a new challenge on the A Creative Romance Blog. I hope to see you all playing along with us. We have some great sponsors lined up so be sure to check us out!! You guys have been so supportive and we love seeing your amazing creations!!

 

The theme this time around is:

 

VINTAGE!

 

To inspire you all and get your creative juices flowing, our Design Team, The Chic Crafters, are sharing some magnificent creations. Be sure to check out all the amazing cards from my fellow DT members HERE!

 

So on to our prize...this time we are sponsored by The Ribbon Girls, with a fab voucher to spend with them :)

So be sure to link up your creations on the A Creative Romance Challenge Blog for a chance to win!!

For my card today I used Mini Tilda with Christmas Letters. Magnolia stamps always lend themselves well to a vintage style so I had to go way back and pull out my stash! :) My dps are from Authentique LOVELY 6x6 Paper Pad. The edges were distressed with Walnut Stain Distress Ink. Then I sprinkled Stampendous Frantage Taupe Embossing Enamel around the edges. The ribbon and metal corners are from my stash. The pearl swirls are from Recollections.

Don't forget, one lucky winner will be randomly selected for the prize and 3 entries will be selected to win our Paper Goddess badge. Isn't is so pretty?!

 

So what are you waiting for?!! Head over to A CREATIVE ROMANCE and link up your "VINTAGE" card! 

 

Have a great Friday and weekend!
Hugs,
Rosie :)

7 Kids College Fund~Special MAGNOLIA Hop!

Hi everyone! Today we are having a special HOP at 7 Kids College Fund showcasing Magnolia stamps to show our thanks to Tab for having us as her Design Team!! We hope you enjoy this special tribute Ms. Tab! 

Tab loves herself some Maggies in a very special way so our DT Leaders put together this awesome hop for her!! Do you know she carries an awesome assortment of Magnolia stamps at the 7 Kids College Fund STORE? And they are always listed at amazing prices!! Check them out HERE!

Today on the 7 Kids College Fund Store Blog, we not only have our Design Team, but we have some very special guest designers joining us. And, because this is a special hop, we have a prize!!

One random hopper will win a $25 GIFT CERTIFICATE to the store!! In addition, we will be selecting 3 guest designers!!

Here's how you can win:

1) Make your way through all the blogs on the hop and comment on EACH DT member's blog. 

2) Return to the store blog and comment there to let new hoppers know how great the projects were!

3) Come back to the store blog on Wednesday 11/13 when we'll announce the random winner. 

Remember to support the DT! If you like a project, make sure you click through that DT member's links which will help them earn credit toward purchasing more goodies to make more projects to show you!!! 

Here's the hop order:

Eulanda (GDT)

Alyce (GDT)

Christy (GDT)

Anne Marie

Kelly

Jackie

Anita

Michele

Karen

Christine

Rosemary

Mackie

 7 Kids College Fund Store Blog

For my card today, I used Lovely Tilda! Isn't she sooooo CUTE?! She's stamped on X-Press It Blending Card with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and colored with Copics.

Copics;

Skin: E000, E00, E01, E11
Hair: E29, E33, E377
Bow & Dress: R24, R27, R29, Stardust Stickles
Socks: R29, YG97, C3, C5, C7, Stardust Stickles

Lovely Tilda is not available in the store, but you could use Happy Spring Tilda if you want to purchase one that's similar. I used some adorable Christmas dps from Echo Park 'Tis The Season 6x6 Paper Pad. The tree was cut using a Cheery Lynn Die. Then it got a coat of Stardust Stickles. The ribbon is from Michaels and the metal corners were from my stash.

Now don't forget to leave a comment!! :) Next on the hop list is MACKIE! After Mackie be sure to head back to the 7 Kids College Fund Store Blog to let us know you completed the hop.

Good Luck and have a great weekend!!

Hugs,

Rosie :)

CropStop Challenge #51-Circles

Happy Thursday peeps! Well, the countdown continues....3 days left until Christmas....WOWZERS!! I've got such a busy few days ahead of me. I'm hoping to get it all done in time! Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be mailing out Christmas Cards this year. :( Maybe next year, I will start in March, haha!

The CropStop Challenge for the next 2 weeks is:

CIRCLES

Yes, that's right! We are extending this challenge for 2 weeks to give you a chance to make something, since we are all busy getting ready for the Holidays. I'm still in the Christmas Spirit so I decided to make an ornament. It will go with the card I made last week HERE (so it's a matching set).

I purchased the 2011 BH&G Holiday Crafts magazine a while back ago and LOVE the various Christmas ideas featured in this magazine!! One of the ideas was a vintage Holiday Starburst created by Lana Manis. The starburst used rolled vintage book pages to create a hanging ornament. I love the idea and it's definitely something that can be used for different holidays, not just Christmas.

Here's a picture of my paper Starburst. I found an old paper back book in the garage for my project. I cut a total of 32 rectangles and distressed the edges with Old Paper and Walnut Stain Distress Ink. I cut the circles behind my images using my Creative Memories Circle Cutter. The blue ribbon came from my stash and I used my Bow Easy to make the double-loop bow!

I embossed the middle panel with my new embossing folder from Couture Creations called Renaissance, World Fair Collection. It's AMAZING!! I rubbed Walnut Stain Distress Ink over the top of the embossed areas to bring it out more. Then I adhered my circle to the middle of the ornament with Scor-Tape.

Here's a close-up of the embossing....the detail is awesome! I used these super-cute mini Magnolia stamps, Kissing Tilda Sitting & Kissing Edwin Sitting. I stamped them with Memento Rich Cocoa, colored them with Copics, and added Stardust Stickles. They are raised up on pop-dots. Kinda reminds me of New Years, huh?! Now I gotta go make a New Years card with these same elements!!

You can see the rolled squares a little better in the picture below. It's takes a little practice to get them to roll correctly, but once you get it down they come together pretty quickly. I also used a mini-stapler to staple the bottom together when forming my cones. It's definitely faster than waiting for glue to dry on each one. :)

Now don't forget you have 2 weeks (instead of 1) to enter this Challenge! I hope to see a bunch of y'all linking up your cards/projects.

I want to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and a year full of many blessings!! I appreciate each and every one of you who are followers and also those who stop by to leave comments! I've made a lot of wonderful friends through blogging and you all have enriched my life! Thank you all so much for being so supportive and AWESOME!!

Many hugs!
Rosie :)

CropStop Challenge #49-Music

Before I get to this week's CropStop Challenge, did you see that CropStop is having a Creative Team call?!? CropStop is looking for 2 committed team members to bring inspiration and creativity through card and layout projects.

The Creative Team call is open to all. International submissions are also welcome.

The Creative Team term is February 1, 2012 - August 1, 2012

Deadline for submission is December 31, 2011

You can view all the details HERE!

The theme for this week's challenge is
MUSIC

I had a hard time with this one. I'm so into Christmas right now and way behind on decorating. I don't even have my tree up yet....I know, I know...it's right around the corner!! My plan is to put up decorations this weekend (I hope)! Sooooo, since I'm caught up with Christmas right now, I decided to make a card based on a Christmas Song. :) :)

I remembered my great friend Chris sent me this stamp called Lovely Tilda, who is kicking up her heels....LOVE her! Then the song, Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree, popped into my head and voila.....a Music Christmas Card....YAY!! I stamped my image on X-Press It Blending Card and colored her with Copics.

Skin: E000, E00, E11
Hair: E29, E37, E33
Bow & Dress: R24, R27, R29, Stardust Stickles
Socks: R29, YG97, C3, C5, C7, Stardust Stickles

Then I found this simple and cute sketch from the Totally Gorjuss challenge this week and it was perfect for my card design!My dps came from MME Lost & Found Christmas. I used my Sizzix Bigz Christmas Tree Die to cut the tree and then embossed it with one of the folders from the Cuttlebug Plum Blossom Embossing Set. Then I added X-mas Red Stickles to the top of the diagonal lines and itty bitty CTMH pearls to the inside scallop. The star was covered with Gold Stickles and the tree vase was covered in both X-mas Red & Gold Stickles.

It's hard to tell in the photo, but I also added X-mas Red Stickles to the edge of the EK Success Real Estate Sign punch and over each letter of the song title. The gold pearls in the corners are from Recollections. The ribbon came from my stash. I used my Bow-Easy to tie my perfect double loop bow (love that thing!). I raised the tree, Tilda and the sentiment on pop-dots.

I'm entering my card in the following challenges:

Totally Gorjuss - Sketch
Just Magnolia - Anything Goes (with option of Sparkle)
Sir Stampalot Challenge - BINGO (pearls, stickles, ribbon)
The Pretty Little Ribbon Shop - Christmas with a Bow

Well folks, that's it for me! I hope you enjoyed my "music inspired" Christmas Card. I can't wait to see what you all do with this challenge. Don't forget to link up your projects for a chance at winning a CropStop gift certificate!!

Hugs!
Rosie

CropStop Challenge #48-Punches for the Holidays

First, I'd like to say a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my hubby!! Unfortunately, we both have to work today, but we'll do something small this evening and then have a big bash on Saturday. :)

Can you believe Christmas is just a few weeks away?!?!? I'm still trying to recover from Thanksgiving and now Christmas is knocking on my door. Don't get me wrong, I love the holidays, but man it feels like this year the holidays came up sooooo fast! I still have so much to do and let me tell ya December is a CRAZY month for us. Between family and friends, we have 9 birthdays, can you say....What in the World?!? My husband and his 3 brothers, ME, my SIL's dad, and 4 friends.....WOWZERS! My hubby and I have a running joke that we have to ask people their birthdays before we allow them into our circle of friends, LOL!

Before I get to our challenge, I wanted to remind you that CropStop is having a Creative Team Call!! The term is for Feb. 1 - Aug. 1. You have until December 31st to enter your submissions! You can view all the details HERE!

This week's CropStop Challenge is:

Use your PUNCHES for the Holidays

I LOVE punches...so much so that I have a pretty big collection of them. :) I think it's because they are soooo easy to use and just add that extra special touch! I'm kind of simple that way. I like tools that are easy and non-complicated to use (which explains why my Cricut just sits in the corner gathering dust, LOL).

I decided to pull out my new Magnolia stamp called A Little Gift Tilda. I haven't worked with my Maggies in a while so I thought this would be the perfect time! She's stamped on Neenah Solar White Cardstock in Memento Tuxedo Black and colored with Copics. Then I added lots of Gold Stickles to her wings and dress. Stardust Stickles were added to the present and her bows. I think she turned out so pretty with the gold. :)

Coloring Medium: Copics
Skin: E000, E00, E02, E11, R20
Hair: E29, E37, E33
Dress: R24, R27, R29, R89, Gold Stickles
Socks/Present: YG95, YG97, YG03, colorless blender

I used the Martha Stewart Holly Leaves Punch Around the Page set to create my card border (I don't see it in the store at the moment, but if you ask Haylie Jo she can let you know if she can get it). The bottom red paper trim was cut out using the Martha Stewart Deep Edge Skylands Snowflake punch....LOVE this design!! The dps are from My Mind's Eye Lost & Found Christmas 6x6 pad. The doily behind Tilda is stamped with my Inkadinkado Script Stamp using Memento Rich Cocoa and then I rubbed Antique Linen Distress Ink over it.

The ribbon and gold rhinestones came from my stash. Here a side view so you can see the dimension. I raised Tilda up using pop-dots.

Now, head on over to the CropStop blog and link up your Christmas creations using your PUNCHES. Don't forget to read the rules on the side-bar to make sure you meet the requirements.

Have a great week and see ya back here next week!

Big hugs to all of you!
Rosie :)

CropStop Challenge #43-Unique Fold

It's Thursday (just in case it slipped your mind, haha), and time for another AWESOME CropStop Challenge. The challenge this week is to make a card with a UNIQUE FOLD (no A2 or square cards).

I tend to be a creature of habit and my usual go-to card is a 6x6 square so when I saw this challenge I wasn't sure what to do. As I was filing some things, I came across a Z-Fold Christmas Card my Auntie Val mailed us last December....then the "AH HA" moment happened. I've been saving that card because I wanted to give it a try!! Then I saw a Z-Fold card on Katie's Blog with a punched border, and decided it would be the perfect opportunity to use my new Martha Stewart Monarch Butterfly Edge Punch that I just bought from CropStop....LOVE IT! (I've been on the hunt for this butterfly border set for a while and finally found it!)

I colored my Maggies a while ago so I can't remember the colors I used. The double-sided dp is from Basic Grey Indie Bloom. Did you see the cute Heather Flower Soft I used in the basket of Tilda with Flowing Hair?? I think it adds a special touch. :) The red rose is from Recollections and the pink flowers came from my friend Cebelica...thanks sweetie!!

The white doily below is also from my friend Cebelica....she's so awesome! I inked the edges with Worn Lipstick Distress Ink. The sentiments on the front and back panels came from the same set, Heartfelt Creations Classic Message....this is my favorite set!!

Here's a list of all the supplies I used from the CropStop Store:
Memento Tuxedo Black
Copics & Chalk
Heather Flower Soft
Stardust Stickles
Scor-pal
1/4" wide Scor-Tape

Martha Stewart Monarch Butterfly Edge Punch

Spellbinders Heart Circles
Heartfelt Creations-Classic Message
Worn Lipstick Distress Ink

Don't forget you can link up your creation to the CropStop Challenge Blog for a chance at a $15 gift certificate!! And, if you order anything through the store, you can use my discount code, CTRB-2 for an additional 10% off.....who couldn't use some extra savings?!?!

If you stopped by, please leave me some feedback so I know you visited! I love to read your comments! Have a great week and hope to see ya here again soon!

Hugs,
Rosie

CropStop Challenge #42-Halloween

Happy Thursday y'all! We have another great CropStop Challenge for you this week and it's.....HALLOWEEN!

When Isaiah was little we didn't do much for Halloween because 1.) it's normally pretty darn cold in Oklahoma on Halloween and 2.) he was too little to even know what was going on (plus he didn't eat candy). Now though, he's in school and they always have a party on the Friday before, so he knows he gets candy if he goes around trick-or-treating. Last year was the first year we actually celebrated it. There are not a lot of houses in our neighborhood so I didn't have to worry about him bringing home bags of candy....thank goodness!

For my project today, I found this AWESOME coffin template at Holiday Crafts and Creations. It's already decorated with the wood grain and R.I.P. Once I cut the pieces out, I scored the lines with my Scor-pal. Then all I had to do was assemble it with my Scor-tape, and add my embellishments....quick and easy!!

I used a Martha Stewart Iron Fence border punch and put pop-dots behind it to give it some dimension. I also took my Fabric-Tac glue and draped it across the back of the fence to get some wispy glue strands so it would resemble spider webs (you can see them better in the close-up below). The bat stickers are also from Martha Stewart.

I decided to use this super-cute Magnolia Mini called Mummy Edwin. I don't see him in the CropStop Store at the moment, but there is an Edwin that looks like Dracula.....called Halloween Edwin who would also be perfect for this coffin! I stamped him on X-press It Blending Card with Memento Tuxedo Black and colored him with Copics, of course!

There is plenty of room on the inside for candy. On the Holiday Crafts and Creations website, they cut out brownies in the shape of the coffin box and then piped a skeleton in white frosting on top of the brownie....so cute and clever (although I'm not sure I would have the time or patience to do 21 of them for Isaiah's class)!

Here's a side view so you can see what it looks like closed. I would definitely tie twine around it if I filled it with candy to keep it closed. :)

Don't forget to upload your Halloween creation to the CropStop Challenge blog for a chance at winning a gift certificate to the store. And, if you use my discount code, CTRB-2, you'll get an additional 10% off your total order (no minimum required)!

Have a great weekend!!

Hugs,
Rosie

CropStop Challenge #41: Use Leaves

Happy Thursday y'all! It's time for another CropStop challenge today and this time we want to see you use LEAVES on your card/project.

What a perfect challenge for this time of year....cooler weather, the leaves changing colors, and if you live in Oklahoma....FOOTBALL Season....GO OU (hee, hee)!!

I have lots of Leaves going on in my card. The background dp from The Paper Studio Affinity has leaves all over it. I used some Recollection Leaves to make a wreath frame for my Mini Tilda (isn't she sooooo CUTE!). The lace is also from The Paper Studio.

The flowers/roses are a combo from Recollections and I Am Roses. The pinecones came from a small bundle that I cut apart. The pearls are from Close To My Heart.

You can see behind my Mini Tilda, I embossed a piece of dp with Cuttlebug Swiss Dots and rubbed Walnut Stain Distress Ink over the top. I also distressed some of the flowers with Walnut Stain.

I stamped Tilda on Copic Xpress-It Blending Card with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and colored her with Copics and Chalk. I also raised her up on pop-dots for added dimension.

I always score my cards with my handy, dandy Scor-Pal and I tape everything together with Scor-tape (this stuff is amazingly strong!) and Fabri-Tac Glue.

Don't forget you can link up your card to our CropStop Challenge Blog for a chance at winning a free gift certificate to the STORE!! And, if you want additional savings....use my discount code CTRB-2 to save an extra 10% on your order (no minimum required)!! :)

Have a great week and see ya back here soon for some more inspiration!

Hugs,
Rosie

CropStop Challenge #40: Dainty Doily

Happy Thursday y'all!! It's another GREAT challenge at CropStop today, and it's my turn to post projects this month so I hope you join me every week for something new. :)

School is in session and things are really busy in our household. On top of everything else, my boss asked me to start working every day so now I feel like I have less time to do the stuff I want to do! I know you all can relate!!

Well, let's get on to this week's challenge......DAINTY DOILY! Now, we should see a lot of you Maggie lovers participating cause I know how popular doilies are on your cards! Really they are sooooo versatile and add such a special touch.

The doily is behind my mini Tilda and Edwin...aren't the two love birds soooooo ADORABLE?!! I took a plain, white doily from my stash and stamped over it with a script stamp from Inkadinkado in Memento Rich Cocoa Ink. Then I distressed the edges with Walnut Stain Distress Ink. The beautiful dps came from MME Lost & Found SUNSHINE. The flowers are a combo from Recollections and WOC. The lace trim from WOC started off white and I inked over it with Walnut Stain Distress Ink to make it brown. The thin yellow trim on top of the lace is from Affinity (Hobby Lobby). The dark brown pearls in the corners are CTMH.

Here's a closeup of these cute Minis. I stamped my images on Copic X-Press It Blending Card with Memento Tuxedo Black, and colored them with Copics and chalk. I'm still trying to get used to it, but I'm finding it's better to work with a light touch since the ink stays wet on top longer. If you look at Edwin, you can see I paper-pieced his shirt, sweater, and pant cuffs. :)

Here's a side view so you can see the dimension. Tilda and Edwin are sitting up on pop-dots. And, of course, I never create a card without my Scor-Pal and Scor-Tape....the best stuff out there...especially for 3-D projects!!

Well folks, that's it for me! I'm writing this Wednesday evening and I'm just plum tuckered out so I'm off to bed! The kiddo had a friend come over to play this evening, and they have lots of energy so they wore me down! :)

Have a great week and don't forget to link up your card at CropStop for a chance at winning a gift certificate! I hope I see you there!

Hugs,
Rosie

Mini Magnolia Give-Away on CROPSTOP's FB page!!

If you are looking for the La-La Land Crafts Birthday Blog Hop post, click HERE.

Do you LOVE Magnolia Stamps like I do? Want a chance to win some mini ones??

CROPSTOP is having a Mini Magnolia give-away on their Facebook fan page!!

All you have to do is LIKE the CROPSTOP Facebook page and answer one of these questions:
Do you have a favorite Edward or Tilda? Or a paper-craft project using one?

Drop by CropStop's Facebook Fan Page at

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php? fbid=10150288018743771&set=at.10150264700678771.347092.531958770.525197123&type=1#!/CropStopFanPage

and let us know or show us your project for your chance to win one of these cute new stamps! Hurry because this offer is only for a limited time!

The minis are great on tags and for making ornaments. You can view my Christmas Rosette Ornament HERE for an example!

Have a great weekend!
Rosie :)

CropStop Challenge #34-Anything Goes

If you are looking for the La-La Land Crafts Birthday Blog Hop post, click HERE.

It's Thursday y'all....YIPPEE! Just one more day until Friday and then the weekend....my time to catch up on some sleep!! My little kiddo started Kindergarten yesterday. I'm glad he was excited and had a great day! Getting up at 6:00am though was hard on the both of us. He usually doesn't fall asleep until close to midnight (even when we put him to bed at 8pm) so getting up that early is usually a recipe for disaster. But, you know what? He actually got up on his own a little after 6:30 and got ready before 7:00am....shocking! The day went great and he passed out at 8:30pm!! WOWZERS!

It's time for another CropStop Challenge, and the theme this week is....ANYTHING GOES! How easy is that?! I hope to see a bunch of you participating this week. You know if you enter, you have a chance at winning a CropStop gift certificate. So get busy and link up, okay! :)

For my project, I decided to make a Rosette Ornament (click for the tutorial). Hard to believe Christmas is around the corner. Can you believe I don't have one Christmas card made, what in the world?!?! I'll probably be buying them again this year. :( Maybe next year I will get a chance to start early, ya think?!

To make the rosette, I just used my handy dandy Scor-Pal and Scor-Tape. Most of the products came from my stash. I do know the dps are from The Paper Studio. I punched out the MS snowflake, added Stardust Stickles, and then glued a button covered in Stickles on top. The blue/crystal swirls are from Recollections.

I used a Mini Tilda on my project....CUTE, eh?! Did you know that CropStop is now carrying Mini Magnolia stamps? And, if you use my coupon code, CTRB-2, you can get 10% off. So you know what that means.....go get your shopping on so you can be ready for Christmas!

I colored this sweetie with my Copics and then added Liquid Applique to her coat and more Stardust Stickles to her present.

Do you see the dot background behind Tilda? I used a wet Q-tip (yeah, that thing you use to clean your ears, haha!) and dipped it in different colors of distress inks (Black Soot, Faded Jeans & Worn Lipstick) to make my background. Who needs a fancy paintbrush, LOL! Now, you'll want to smear some ink from your pad onto some plastic and then add a drop of water. This will prevent diluting the ink in your pad. Another tip: You don't want the Q-tip to be too wet.

Here's a side view so you can see the dimension. I cut the panel Tilda is stamped on with my Spellbinders Floral Doily Motifs. I inked the edges with Faded Jeans Distress Ink and then added Stardust Stickles around it for more bling. I also raised the panel with pop-dots.

Here's the back view. The sentiment is from CTMH.

Well folks, that's it for me! When this post goes live in the morning, I will be slowly making my way around (like a zombie) trying to get my little boy ready for school. Did I mention that I am NOT a morning person. Seriously, school should not start until 10:00am, haha! Now that my little boy is in school, my bosses want me to start working full-time....ummmmm, I'm not feeling that! I'll have to think long and hard on that one. Anyways, have a great rest of your week and enjoy the weekend!

Hugs,
Rosie

CropStop Challenge #33-Use those Pearls!

Happy Thursday everyone! I'm back with another CropStop Challenge for you.....USE those PEARLS! It can be any kind of pearls.....liquid pearls, solid pearls, self adhesive pearls...whatever pearls you got!

For my card today, I used a combination....Liquid Pearls and black/orange self adhesive pearls. I added small White Opal Liquid Pearls as a border around the green dp. Then I blinged up the corners with Recollections orange & black pearls that I got from my sweet, and generous friend Chris from A Scrapper's Musings. We met online through a Yahoo group and started emailing back and forth. Now, we send each other care packages filled with crafting goodies, of course! It's amazing the friendships that can develop even though you've never met the person face-to-face. She is someone I treasure for sure!

My dps came from Recollections Ravenhead Manor paper pack. The ribbon came from Michaels. I used my Bow Easy to tie that awesome double-loop bow! The rose is from WOC and I colored it black with my Copic Black. I found an old tag from my stash and hand-wrote Trick-or-Treat. I edged all my papers with Black Soot Distress Ink.

My image, Jolly Roger Tilda, is stamped with Memento Black Tuxedo Ink and colored with Copics and chalk. I paper-pieced her dress and head scarf. Then I added Stardust Stickles to the little polka dots.

Here's a side view. I popped Tilda up on pop-dots for added dimension. I cut the black scrolls in the corners with a die from the Spellbinders Fleur de Lis Doily Accents.

Did you know that CropStop is now carrying the Mini-Magnolias?!?! Check them out in the store here!! I'll be having some Magnolia Candy coming your way soon, so keep checking back. Don't forget, when you place your order at CropStop, use my discount code, CTRB-2, to get an additional 10% off your order...NO MINIMUM! Happy Shopping!

Hugs,
Rosie