Teddy Bears at 2 Sisters!!!!

This week at 2 Sisters Challenge we are doing A Teddy Bear Picnic.  Your project must include a teddy bear.  We are being sponsored by Stamp Fairy and Inky Impressions.  Please check 2 Sisters Challenge for all the details.  I started my card with this adorable teddy from Stamp Fairy.  I wanted to keep it simple so he would stand out.  I colored him with Copic markers.  I added MS glitter glue to the wings and halo.  I also added yellow flock on his ears, tummy and paws.  I wanted him to be fluffy and I didn't have any brown flock so I did the yellow instead.  I also put diamond glaze on his nose.

The Design Team was given several images by Stamp Fairy to choose from.  I wanted to use this angel teddy in honor of my mother who recently received her very own set of angel wings.  This is for you Faye.  Please visit 2 Sisters and check out what the rest of the desing team has created for your inspiration.

Thanks for stopping by.

FTPD

RED, WHITE AND BLACK

Hello again.  This week The Burtonesque Dolls are challenging you to use red, white & black in your project.  This color combo certainly has that Burtonesque feel.  I started with this gorgeous background paper.  Unfortunately, you can't really see how beautiful it is online.  I believe it was from Creative Imaginations.  Next I added Edward Scissorhands.  I must apologize as I forgot which stamp company I got him from.  If you are interested, leave me a comment and I will get back to you with the

name of the stamp company.

I added black ribbon and some heart keys I punched out with one of Martha's punches.  The red gems on the ribbon were from a pirate set made by Darice.  The sentiment and punches around it

are all from Stampin' Up!

The Burtonesque Dolls are now doing challenges every two weeks instead of weekly.  Please visit TBD for all the challenge details and check out what the other design team members created for your inspiration.

Thanks for stopping by.

FTPD

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

TBD Sketch #2

Here is a card I made using an image of one of my coworkers.  I scanned the image, reduced it and then printed it out on Gina K. pure luxury cardstock.  I colored it with Copic markers and cut it out with nesties.  The layout is one created by Graphicat.  This was for a prior Burtonesque Dolls challenge.

I used my Martha Stewart drippy goo punch for the edges of the layers.  I love the papers I used.  Most of it is generic from Archivers.  I can't seem to remember where I got the background paper.  It was in my "box-o'-scraps"  I tried to keep it as masculine as possible.  Jim said he was going to have it framed.  I am glad he liked it.  I wish I knew who the caricturist was.  I would love to have some more images done.

Thanks for stopping by.

FTPD

RELEASE DAY!!!!!!

You guessed it....Scarecrow!

It is release day at Sassy Studio Designs and I could hardly wait.  The new images are so absolutely AMAZING (not to mention Sassy).   My image is the scarecrow.  Is this not the sassiest scarecrow you ever saw?  It was my absolute pleasure to be involved in this release.  The Wizard of Oz is my favorite movie.  I am a total Wiz freak!!!

I colored the image with Copics and added some glitter...well, not some....A LOT!!!  The background paper is glitter cardstock.  I used matching glitter for the straw on the image.  The great chocolate pearl brads are from Pizzaz Aplenty.  I just love them.  The remaining cardstock is generic.  I added some raffia and a button and that is that.  I wanted to keep the card very clean as to not take away from the image.

I got a little carried away with all the new images so I made a couple more.  Here they are:

As you can see, I was really feeling the glitter on these.  I plan on finishing the set and doing them all with glitter.  I just can't help it.  These digis are so gorgeous.  According to the hop rules, I have to give you a question. 

So today is a little different you don't just hop in order it's a little trivia game you start with a movie trivia question and you select the answer. The answer will take you to a DT members blog where you will find the next movie trivia question and you select your next answer and so on and so forth until you reach the city of oz (the end).

 

Here is your question to get you to the next blog:

Who was a little bit of a fraidy "cat" but finally got the courage to be brave?

Here's the Answer List:

 Glinda the Good Witch

Mary Poppins

Gone with the Wind

Dorothy

The Wicked Witch of the West

The Scarecrow

The Cowardly Lion

The Tin Man

My Fair Lady (Eliza Doolittle)

So collect all the answers from the blogs and have them into me by Sunday 6PM PST. (9pm EST). Email your answers to tandjstudios at gmail dot com.

Before I go I want to give a little shout out to my good friend Sarah.  She is a Wiz nut too.  She helped me with my color choices.  She may only be 5 but she is already one of the smartest people I know.  Thanks for your help Sarah.

Thanks for stopping by.

FTPD

Colors of Love

Today at Sassy Studio Designs we are doing "The Colors of Love".  The challenge is to use Red, Pink and White in your project.  I started with this super sassy image, broke out the Copics and got busy.  The cardstock is from Stampin Up.  The flourish is a sizzix die.  Add some generic flowers, brads and glitter and here you have it.

Please stop by the SSD site and check out the others and by all means, join in the fun!!  I can't wait to see what you create!!!!  Also stop by on Saturday the 12th for the big release day hop.  Trust me, you won't be disappointed.  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

GET WELL WISHES FROM THE DOLLS!!!

Today The Burtonesque Dolls are sending you GET WELL WISHES.  My mother has recently been experiencing a great deal of health issues.  She is my biggest craft fan so I wanted to do a get well card in her honor.  I started with this "SUPER SEXY" nurse digi.  Unfortunately, I can't remember where I got her from.  I am on a different computer and I don't have my files.  I will correct this post later.

I colored her with Copic markers and used some scraps for the rest.  One of these days I will clean my studio and start using my good stash (as soon as I find it).  This is going to be a quick post tonight.  I had a really long day/night.  Please remember to send well wishes to all in need.

Thanks for stopping by.

FTPD



GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN!!!

This week I am representing 2 Design Teams with one card.  Great for me as I have been super busy this week.  The challenge at 2 Sisters Challenge (DT #1) this week is "Girls Just Want to Have Fun!!"  We are being sponsored by the amazing Sassy Studio Designs (DT #2)!!

I started with this Sassy GoGo Girl.  I colored her with Copic markers.  I wanted to put her on a dance floor with a disco ball but I couldn't find my circle punch.  My studio is a MESS right now.  So I went with silver foil paper and embossed it with some cool circles instead.  I used Nesties for the ovals and sentiment.   I used sizzix flourishes, some blue brads, a few clear gems and a silk rose to finish it off.

I can't wait to see what you all come up with for this challenge!!!

Thanks for stopping by.

FTPD

2 Sisters Sketch Challenge

This week at 2 Sisters Challenge we are sponsored by The Hodge Podge Shop.  I used their beautiful Winter Chickadee for my card.  The challenge was to use this sketch from Mary:

I used generic scraps again on this one except for the velvet ribbon.  I bought this a while back and couldn't figure out what do do with it.  I decided to do all green since that is my favorite color.  I used a Matha Stewart border punch on the white.  I used an EK punch on the sentiment and the snowflakes.  I added snowflakes for two reasons.  First, because it is a Winter Chickadee and second, because I am doing double duty with this card.  My local craft group had a snowflake challenge.  I know snowflakes aren't green but white didn't work.  I topped them off with Martha Stewart glitter.

I colored the image with Copic markers twice.  I cut up the second image and layered two of the branches.  I also popped up the Chickadee.  Unfortunately, you can't tell that from the picture.  It is much better live.  I added liquid applique and some white glitter to the branches.  I added a few embellies and voila...all done.  I didn't enter any challenges with this one as I was too busy to search this time.

Please visit 2 Sisters and check out what the rest of the Design Team has to inspire you.

Thanks for stopping by!

FTPD

NEW YEAR, NEW START BURTONESQUE DOLLS STYLE

We're Back!!!

So Sorry for the delay, but a few of the Dolls have been unwell, so we extended our

Christmas Break.

Here's this weeks Challenge
"New Year, New Start Burtonesque Dolls Style"

Create a card/project with a New Home or New Baby theme, but don't forget to add
that Burtonesque Twist.

I started with this wonderful image from Simply Betty Stamps.  I entered this in a challenge for Simply Betty Challenges.  The rules were to use black, white and either red or pink.  I whipped this up pretty quick so I could get it posted before bed. 
I used generic cardstock and misc. scraps I had on hand.

That's it, nice and simple!  Please vist The Burtonesque Dolls and see what the
Design Team has created to inspire you.

Thanks for stopping by! 

FTPD

PEACE, LOVE & SASSINESS!!!

I am so SUPER EXCITED to announce that I am now a member of the Sassy Studio Designs Design Team!!!!   Wooo Hooo!!!!!

This week they are releasing some new Super Sassy images!!!  The one I am featuring is Hippie Chic.  She reminds me of my older sister growing up.  She loved her tube tops and poncho shirts, not to mention the bellbottoms.  I got this background paper a while back in the hopes of making something for my niece.  She LUVS the peace symbol.  Sorry Grace, I used your paper for something else.  The sentiment is from SU, a few brads and a flower and we are done.

This new collection is call "Blast from the Past" and we are doing a blog hop today.  Please check the SSD site for all the details.  Your next stop will be Kathy.  I am supposed to have a song for you but what can I say, the new girl hasn't figured this out yet.

Thank you all for your support.  If you are not a follower, please consider it.  I am hoping to watch my numbers grow.

Thanks for stopping by!

FTPD

UPDATE!!!!!!!!  I just figured it out and my song is:  Heart of Glass.  Sorry for the confusion.

Flowers at 2 Sisters Challenge

Today over at 2 Sisters Challenge the theme is FLOWERS.  I started off with this adorable Fairy from Digi Doodles.  She is so sweet.  Next came the lovely floral background paper.  I picked that up at my local Archiver's.  My original plan was to have her sitting on a flower, but then I decided to make her the center of a flower.  I cut the ovals out using Nesties and then distressed the edges with my new Tim Holtz paper distresser.  I cut up a bunch of silk flowers and attached each petal to the back of the oval with glue dots.  The cardstock is generic as is the ribbon.  I added a beautiful leaf pic to the bottom corner just because I really wanted to use it!  I have had the box sitting around for a while now.

Please drop by and join us at 2 Sisters Challenge for your chance to win and visit our sponsor Digi Doodles for this cute Fairy and much more.  Thanks for stopping by.

FTPD

I also entered:

Aly's Sunday Challenge:  Things with wings

Tip Top Tuesday: Anything goes

Gettin' Girlie...

Over at 2 Sisters Challenge this weekwe are Gettin' Girlie!!!  I must apologize for not doing justice to this super cute image from Pattie's Creations.  My mojo just wasn't cooperating this week.  I hope to have it back soon.   I have loved genies since I was a little girl.  I think this image is just adorable.

I colored the genie with Copic markers.  The pants and vest are done from the background paper.  The cardstock is from Stampin' Up.  The gems and ribbon were from my "Box O' Scraps".  I cut the sentiment out with an EK Success punch.

My sister and I each felt the hair should match ours.  I am blonde, she is a red head.  As you can see above, I won.  I hope you join in the fun with us this week.

Thanks for stopping by.

FTPD

2 SISTERS CHALLENGE......Thinking of You

I am so pleased to announce that I am now a member of the 2 Sisters Challenge Design Team.  The challenge this week is to make a Thinking of You card.  Our sponsor this week is Stitchy Bear Stamps.

The image I used is called Flower Fairy and she is just adorable.  The background paper is from Purple Panda and has also been used on the bodice piece.  Unfortunately, I was a little pressed for time so I tried to keep it simple.  I added a few silk flowers and a button.  I hope you like it. 

Please see 2 Sisters Challenge for all the details.  We are asking that these cards be mailed to Stacy Walker who will send them to patients at Brigham & Women's Hospital in Boston.  We hope you will participate.

Thanks for stopping by.

FTPD