Paper Makeup challenge

Over on Paper Makeup Stamps blog they are doing a challenge.....make a thank you Christmas card. 
Here is my card:

I decided to use a steaming cup of tea for my thank you and I did some paper piecing on the cup.  The cup is from Paper Makeup Stamps - PaperMakeupStamps.com .  The background is one of   Tim Holtz texture fades.  Oh yeah it's also a circle card which I made with a sizzix 4" circle die.  To make a card you just place folded cardstock just inside the blade. 

Winter Wonderland ----NOT! ---- scroll to bottom for extra info!

 I'm not a snow person but I will admit since I don't have to go out it's not too bad.  I'm more of a spring or fall person. 







The tree in my neighbor's yard looks pretty in this photo but when I took the picture it was snowing with high winds ......... speaking of winds it just blew and scared me. 

The storm is pretty much done now except for the winds and the bitter cold but it New England.   We got up to 15" of snow depending where you stand. I guess you can call it a Winter Wonderland I'm just not a fan of the winter.  At least I don't have any little ones so don't have to go out and build snowmen anymore.....that's a plus.

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Over on Sunflowers and Dragonflies
Christmas Holiday Blog Candy contest. Did everyone have a nice Christmas? I’m going to start the new year with blog candy, valued at $100.
All you have to do is leave a comment, and then spread the word on your blog. Please mention that I post weekly tutorials and your name will be entered twice. Just leave me a link on  Sunflowers and Dragonflies
It's a good blog to check out and she does Tutorials on Tuesdays.

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Happy day after Christmas! --- Faerie ornament quick tutorial

Yesterday was very nice and calm for us and that is the way I like it.
Here are a couple of  Faerie Song Art Stamps ~ Fantasy Themed Images angel ornaments made with 'The Ranger Ink memory glass.  The fun thing I did first was make my own shimmery glitter cardstock with 'The Ranger Ink stickles.  I spread out the stickles with my finger on the cardstock, let dry and viola!  homemade glitter cardstock.  Stamp angel image on glass with Ranger archival jet black ink, let it dry.  When everything is dry all you have to do is place it all inside the metal memory frame, close it and you are done.

enjoy the rest of the weekend.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! 
I wish everyone to have a safe and Happy Holiday!

Get Well spinner card - Paper Make Up challenge

Here is a fun spinner card.....that is if you can call a get well card fun.  I made this card for a challenger over at Paper Makeup Stamps blog so the main image and saying are from  Paper Makeup Stamps - PaperMakeupStamps.com  Isn't Flubu (sick character) great.  I stamped Flubu on green cardstock added some color with Prisma color pencils and did a little paper piecing for the blanket.

Please forgive the scan I'm learning how to use new printer/scanner and this is my first attempt.  Not good with change!!! very confusing but hoping it will get easier. Let me know if the picture scanned o.k. and is correct size.  thanks, stamping sue

Are you naughty or nice?

 Well, are you naughty or nice?????
Had fun  making a few of these suspended cards to send to a select few.  Used Nestabilities scallop which makes doing the opening very easy in years past had to use exacto knife and that is never a good thing with me.
 Did a Thursday Tutorial here: http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/2009/09/monkey-suspended.html

 The images for this card are by  Paper Makeup Stamps - PaperMakeupStamps.com
What do you think...... are these cards naughty or nice? 
enjoy

Angel ornament - quick tutorial

Made these Ranger Memory glass without the frames. They are easy to do just stamp angel image Faerie Song Art Stamps ~ Fantasy Themed Images with 'The Ranger Ink Archival Jet Black ink on the memory glass and let it dry.  On a piece of cardstock squirt Ranger stickles and spread it out with the best tool ever........my finger!  Ha! ha! you thought I was going to tell you about a new and great tool .....fooled you.   My finger is the best tool for this technique of making glitter paper.  Let the glitter paper dry completely before continuing.  After it is dry place the stamped memory glass on top of the glitter paper and edge it with double stick silver or copper tape.  Add a piece of tinsel ribbon for a hanger and you are done. 
Gave these as little gifts to friends at a get together the other day.

Also wanted to let you know that over on Erika's blog  Ink Cut & Fold  she is doing a huge giveaway.  check it out when you have a chance.

The Stampsmith challenge #3

The challenge was to make a card for someone who does a service for you.  I picked my hair dresser and mail carrier. 
I decided to make envelope cards so I could enclose a gift card from Dunkin Donuts so they could get a cup of tea/coffee and a muffin on me. 
The base of the cards are a #10 size envelope.  Basically they are folded almost in half then tape decorative papers and stamped images to the pockets.  Inside the pockets just made tags that I stamped sayings.  If you would like a tutorial on this envelope card just leave me a comment saying, "I'd like a tutorial on making an envelope card." and I'll do it.  enjoy!

Faux Lattice cards

I call this Faux Lattice cards because I just add the strips but don't weave like a real type lattice fencing.

Here are a couple of cards I created using  Starving Artiststamps  images.  Not affiliated just really like these fun characters.  I found this idea on this blog Valita's Designs & Fresh Folds:Lattice card.  She has a lot of fun ideas.  enjoy.

Thursday Tutorial - Crane by moonlight

Crane by moonlight

Intermediate

Supplies
Stamps: Cloisonné Origami Cranes #MS342EZ (SI)

Ink: Ranger Big & Juicy Tutti Frutti, Archival Ink Jet Black

VersaMark watermark stamp pad

Accessories: white embossing powder, Ranger Heat it tool, self sticking crystals, 1 ½ “ EK Success paper shaper, Stickies adhesive notes, Speedball brayer

Directions

1. Punch out 1 ½ “circle with EK Success paper shaper. Tape circle to 3 ½ “square glossy cardstock in top left hand corner. This is called a mask.

2. Brayer color on glossy card over circle mask till you get a nice blend of colors.

3. Remove mask and stamp small cranes with VersaMark watermark stamp pad three times on card.

4. Sprinkle on white embossing powder and heat set with Heat it tool.

5. Brayer more color over embossed cranes with same Tutti Frutti ink pad.

6. Buff card with tissue to remove any ink off embossed cranes.

7. Ink large crane with Archival Ink pad Jet Black in the center of card. Allow a couple of minutes to dry.

8. Add small black self sticking crystal to eye of large crane.

9. Add three black self sticking crystals to the bottom right of card.

10. Layer stamped card to 3 ¾ “square black card then layer onto olive green 4” folded card.

11. Brayer another 3 ½ “ square glossy card with Tutti Frutti ink pad and stamp small crane three times on the bottom of card with Jet Black ink.

12. Layer stamped brayered card onto black card then to the inside of card.