Welcome to Hogwarts!!!!

Today is Day #1 of The Burtonesque Dolls Preview of Funky Potters from Simply Betty Stamps.  I have a confession to make, I am a HUGE Harry Potter fan!  I originally read the first book when there was so much controversy over it.  I purchased it for my niece, Grace, and the family had heard it wasn't appropriate and was evil so I read it.  Once I did, there was no turning back for me.  I absolutely loved it!  I ended up reading every book in the series multiple times. 

Meet Miss Hermione Granger.  For those of you who don't know, Hermione is a bit of a know-it-all but in a lovable way.  She is one of Harry Potter's best friends and the smartest in their class.  She reads every book she can get her hands on and her brain helps Harry get through some pretty rough times. 

One of the first spells we remember Hermione for is "Alohomora" when she, Harry and Ron are trying to get through a locked door in The Sorcerer's Stone.  I colored her with Copics and used a Spellbinders banner die for the sentiment.  I knew I wanted a door on the card since "Alohomora" opens a locked door.  I cut it out of cardstock and my niece, Bianca, had the idea to angle it as if it was opened.  I used a great brad from Pizzazz Aplenty for the door.  Now I have a key leftover for another project as they were a set.  I popped Hermione up on Stampin' Up dimensionals. 

Please stop over at TBD and check out what the rest of the Design Team has done.  These images are so fun to work with.  Thanks so much for stopping by and please check back for Funky Potter #2.  I will give you a hint...it is someone known for her Bat-Bogey Hex.  See you tomorrow.

FTPD & NLG

BINGO!!!!

We are playing Bingo at 2 Sisters Challenge.  Our sponsors for this challenge are Robyn's Fetish and Pizzazz Aplenty.  The challenge is to complete one or more rows of this Bingo Card:

Or....you can do the ENTIRE card, which is what I did.  Let me tell you, it wasn't easy.  I started with the sweet Easter Girl image from Robyn's Fetish.  I colored her with Copics in pastel (#1) colors.  I placed her on a die cut circle (#2) I cut out with Nesties.  The upper portion of the background was embossed (#3) with a Cuttlebug folder.  The lower portion has ribbon (#4) running through it.  Across the middle is a piece of black lace (sorry but it was all I had - #5).  I added some glitter to the wings (#6).  I put a flower in the corner (#7) with a beautiful pearl brad in the center from Pizzazz Aplenty (#8).  I place a few purple swirls around the image (#9).  Whew...that's a lot in one card.

Please pop over to 2 Sisters and join in the fun.

Thanks for stopping by!

FTPD & NLG

 

Embossing with 2 Sisters

This week at 2 Sisters Challenge we are sponsored by Robyn's Fetish and Pizzaz Aplenty.  I started my card with this adorable digi from Robyn's Fetish.  Isn't it just the cutest thing?  I colored it with Copic markers and added some Marth Stewart glitter.  I also used just a touch of my white pen. 

I then jumped over to my "box-o'-scraps" and dug out some paper scraps.  Since the challenge was embossing (either kind) I ran the brown bottom piece through my Texture Boutique.  I really love the way it came out.  I cut out the circles with my trusted nesties.  I don't know how I ever lived without them.  I finished it off with some chocolate pearl brads from Pizzaz Aplenty.  These brads are quickly becoming one of my favorites.

Please hop over to the 2 Sisters site and check out what the rest of the design team

 has created for inspiration.

On a personal note, my wonderful mother passed away on Wednesday.  She had been handicapped for almost 28 years and has had such a rough road.  She recently suffered a stroke that damaged the entire left side of her brain.  She is finally out of pain and has been given her wings. 

She will be missed more than I can say.

Thanks for stopping by.

FTPD

THE WORLD IS OUR OYSTER

This week at 2 Sisters Challenge we are being sponsored by Stitchy Bear Stamps and Pizzazz Aplenty.

The challenge is to use pearls in your design.  I started with this amazing chef digi from Stitchy Bear.  He reminds me of a chef I have loved for most of my adult life (shhhhhhh, don't tell my husband).  I colored him with Copic markers and added dimension to the hat, heart and spatula.  Unfortunately, I still can't take a good picture so you can't tell.  I cut the mat behind him out with a nestie.  I dug into my "box o'scraps" for the background paper.  The other paper is just generic from Archiver's.

For the pearl portion of the challenge I used some small chocolate pearls I got from Pizzazz Aplenty in all four corners.  I also added a chocolate pearl brad in the middle of the bow.  I never plan my sentiments ahead of time but that is something on plan on doing in the future.  As you can see, my sentiment is partially covered by my chef's mat.

I did not have extra time to research challenges so I haven't entered this little guy in any this week.  I think that is something I need to work on in the future as well. 

Please stop by 2 Sisters and check out what the rest of the design team has

 created and thanks for stopping by.

FTPD