It's Never Too Early...

to start on your Easter/Spring cards...

So this is it! My last Prettie Thursday! I just want you all to know that even if I'm not a Prettie Girl, you can still feel free to refer to me as pretty, any time you want! I will not stop you. That being out of the way, I'll talk about the card...

This is an image that I used in this post, but I stamped it in a different direction this time. I like it this way, as well. He (or she - it IS pink) just can't seem to get that last bit of shell off of him! LOL

I paper pieced the shell with this Imaginisce Easter paper, and I love it like that! So Easter-y! I also used SU!'s Everyday Flexible Phrases for the "happy spring" and Kim Hugh's Pretty Birds set for the "peep!". (Thanks again, Mimi! :)) Buttons are from Creative Cafe.

Well, I want to thank Christie for allowing me to play with her images for a few months!!! Also, thanks to the awesome girls on the Paper Pretties team - it's been nice getting to know you, if just a little bit better! You've all been such sweethearts!

I hope that your Thursday is going well, and I'll be back soon with some sort of eye candy for you! :)

xox,
k

Hi Ho, Hi Ho, It's Off to Post I Go...

Can you believe that this is my second-to-the-last Paper Pretties card that I'll have for you as a Prettie Girl!? I can't!

Little Sophia was colored with Copics, and paper pieced with some SU! Flower's for You PP. The button was one of a bunch of buttons that Mimi gave me on a recent "play date". :) (Can you tell I'm on a major button phase right now?!) Thanks, Mimi!

It's a simple layout, but it's one that I enjoyed because I got to play with the different patterns in the paper.

Well, that's about all for today! Have a good one, and catch ya later!

xox,
k

Thanks a Dozen!

It's Prettie Thursday!

Here's my Prettie card for the week. I used Sweets for the Sweet again, and this time, I like the card much better! I also used a sketch that I adapted from a scrapbook layout in a Scrapbooks, Etc. magazine. It's not the same, but it has similar elements.

I used Heidi Grace PP and some PTI and Prism cardstock. Ribbon is SU and those are little Bella Dots at the bottom. You can find those here. The image is colored with Copics and accented with my clear Spica pen.

Well, I hope that you like it! That's all I have for you today! Have a good one!

xox,
k

Bugs and Fishes

Welcome to Prettie Thursday here on my blog! :) This little guy is from the Bugs and Fishes stamp set, found here.

I used some Bo Bunny PP for my color inspiration. The image was colored with Copics, and I added a touch of white gel pen for the reflection in the mask. Ribbon is PTI and a scrap of (I think) Michael's ribbon.

I used my wonderful friend, Mimi's, new SU scallop punch for the border. I think I MAY have to bite the bullet on this one. I DO like the nice round scallops without the holes, as well as my Threading Water punch. I think I COULD use both after all! The button is from Creative Cafe.

Check back in tomorrow, because I will have my sample for this week's MFTSC46!

Later Gator!

xox,
k

Something I Whipped Up

I just got this Paper Pretties stamp set, Sweets for the Sweet, in the mail today from Christie, and thought that I would "whip something up" for today's Prettie Thursday. I putzed around with this card for entirely too long, waiting patiently for my mojo to come running back to me, but alas, this was all I could manage without it.

I have had a cold since Sunday, and though I've definitely felt worse, I haven't felt much like wandering into my stamp room for the majority of the week. Today though, I felt more energized, so I gave it a go. Here's the result.

Note: It's not the set's fault. It's an adorable cooking set that I will probably make my Cookie Exchange invites with for this year. Today just wasn't it's day, here in the DuBosque house. Perhaps next week, I'll try and do it justice...

Okay, enough about that! I used Basic Gray's Sultry PP for my color inspiration. I paper pieced the oven mit, and added some Liquid Applique to the top. The silver on the main image was done with a silver Stardust pen. The rest is colored with Copics.

Ribbon is SU, as well as the felt flowers. The black flower centers are Bella Dots. I just got a package of those (along with some "needed" Bellas) in the mail the other day, and couldn't wait to use them! Lastly, to finish of the card, I tucked a spatula charm (also Stamping Bella) into the ribbon bow, and did some piercing up the side of the PP.

The card's not terrible, but it's not my favorite. Maybe it'll be yours?! ;)

Till next time...

xox,
k

Is It Still Thursday if you Haven't Gone to Bed Yet???

It has been quite a day, let me tell you. First I woke with a terrible migraine. Then I took Wyatt to the Dr. for his 4 yr well check, and that's always eventful. Next, while we were in the middle of "school", I got a call from work asking me why I wasn't there! Long story short, I was expected to work today, even though I was scheduled for tomorrow. It's all fine now, but it brought much drama to my life this afternoon. I did end up going in for a little bit tonight, only to rush back and finish cleaning the house for my Scrapbook Night! The ladies all just left, and so now I finally have a chance to post my Prettie card!

If you're still reading - bless you! I'll talk about the card now! LOL The paper is Cosmo Cricket's Mr. Campy. The ribbon is from Papertrey, and the rake charm is from Stamping Bella. I used my new Spellbinders' die set for the sentiment, and added some SU! brads to secure. The cutie Paper Pretties Sophia image is colored with Copics.

Also, I forgot to mention a Prettie sale that is going on right now through the 30th! Here's the deets...
If you spend $25 you get a free sentiment.
If you spend $50 you get a free sentiment and a free roll of American Crafts ribbon.
If you spend $100 you get a free sentiment, a free roll of ribbon and FREE SHIPPING!!
Note: there is no coupon code - just enter in your choice of free merchandise in the comment box! Easy Peasy! :)

Well, that's about it! I'm off to bed! Be back later - I DO have things to show you, I just need to write the posts, at this point!

Till next time...

xox,
k

Bet You Thought I Forgot...

Pretty Thursday, that is!!! Well...I did. But only for a second!!! :) Actually, I was so busy this afternoon that I didn't even think about stamping! (Can you imagine!? LOL)

This is a fun and simple Sophia card that I made in the back to school spirit. Wyatt's not going to preschool, as I'm going to teach him myself at home, but we have loads of friends that have their little munchkins heading off for the yellow school bus on Monday. Also, I spent the afternoon in a teacher supply store, getting ready for Wyatt and I's "big day". So, for those reasons, and the fact that I just got this CHF background stamp from Ellen today, I was feeling "scholastic". LOL

Now for the specs... The apple is from QuicKutz, ribbon is from SU!, and the image was colored with Copics. For the sentiment, I used a retired SU! set, maybe called Small Sayings (?), for the "thanks". The teacher and green apple is from PTI's Limitless Labels set.

Well, I'm at a friend's house, so I'm going to wrap this up, but I'll be back tomorrow, so check back in soon!

xox,
Kirsten

One of Those Days (and a sketch!)

This cute little image and sentiment is from Paper Pretties. I love chicks and eggs, and I love when I can use them for something other than Easter, too. I feel like this could be a year round card, what do you think?

The image is colored with Copics. The PP is from Cosmo Cricket's Honey Pie line. The flower is a Michael's bridal flower that I colored with Copics, to match the PP. The buttons is from SU!.

This is a 4 1/4 in. sq. card. I love making cards this size. You know, now that I'm looking at it. I SO wish that I had put a pearl in the center of that flower. Oh well! See folks, even though it may be HARD to believe, even I'M not perfect! (BIG wink :))

Also, because I like this layout, I thought that I would create a sketch for it, too! This is one of those magazine inspired sketches. This is my first time doing it in PhotoShop, too, so it's not all that pretty! LOL Here it is...

PLEASE, don't forget to link your creation to this post, if you decide to use the sketch! I would REALLY love to see it! If you post it on SCS, feel free to use ked8 in the keyword section.

Well, that's about it, folks! Tomorrow should bring a Lizzie Anne card. Till then...

xox,
Kirsten

Prettie Thursday

This cute little guy is from the soon to be released set from Paper Pretties, Beach Bum. He's colored with Copics, and because I funked up the feet shadowing, I cut him out. :) Now, I'm calling it a "design decision".

I layered him on a Cuttlebuggled piece of CS Vellum. The PP is from the brand new Cosmo Cricket (Jack's World) that I shamelessly asked Eric (the Cosmo guy) for at CHA - you know, to decrease his shipping and labor costs to get it back home. I'm a giver.

Remember, the Prettie girls will be Stamping in Our Jammies, in the PP forum, on Aug 1st at 8pm. So make sure that you stop by to say hi! Also, today is the last day to submit a card to Christie (christie@paperpretties.net)to be the next PP Cutie Pie! (Hey! That rhymes! ;))

Now, I must wrap this up, d/t the fact that I have a whiny child that is clamoring for my attention at the moment. Come back tomorrow, because I have another card for you. Would you like a Bella or an owl?

xox,
Kirsten

Losing Sleep

This has been me for the past week! LOL This is Sophia, in Bunny Slippers. This set will be released, from Paper Pretties, on the 1st at 8pm! Isn't she adorable!

I picked up this paper this past weekend at Stampology, while I was in Chicago. It's from American Crafts. I really love the colors. I especially love them because they match these felt flowers that I had to have from SU! and keep forgetting to use. I paired them up with some Bazzill brads.

The MI (main image - have to check if that's in the StampSpeak list...) was colored with Copics. The teddy bear's head is popped up - not sure if you can tell from the pic, but you can always click on it to make sure that I'm not fibbing to you. ;) I'm usually a pretty lazy stamper, and don't think about doing this, but I'm really liking the dimension that it gives, so you're sure to see more of it in the future! LOL

Make sure you mark your calendar for Aug. 1st at 8pm, because the Prettie girls will be Stamping in Our Jammies, in the Paper Pretties forum! There will be loads of challenges and fun to be had.

Also, don't forget that it's your last chance to sign up for the SOTMC and get Howdy Girlfriend before it's released.

And lastly, Paper Pretties will be doing the Cutie Pie Contest again, so here's all of the deets that you'll need to know to play along with that...

How would you like to be Paper Pretties Cutie Pie? I thought you would!! All you have to do is make a card using your Paper Pretties stamps and send it to Christie at christie@paperpretties.net, and she will chose a winner from the entries. Besides getting to call yourself a Cutie Pie, you will also get all the stamps from this release for free!! You have until July 31st at 8pmCST to get your entries in!! Good luck!!


And now, I'll leave you with a CHA pic or two...

This is me with Sharon Johnson (notimetostamp) and Michelle. Miss Sharon was the sweetest down-to-earth person ever, and it was a pleasure to meet her.






This is another sweet duo - Lindsey Botkin (jacksonbelle)(Jacksonbelle Embellisments) and Michelle Boyer. I've been on DTs with both of these super talented girls, and it was so nice to meet them IRL.

This is another cool line-up of me :), Trudee Sauer, Laura, Michelle, and Susan Roberts (Rainy). (FYI, don't try to compliment someone when Carole's around. It'll turn around to bite you in the butt! ;))

Well, that's about it! I'm trying to get a quilt done, or at least into the next phase, so I might not have a TON of cards to show you for a few days, but I've still got loads of CHA pix, so stay tuned...

xox,
Kirsten

It's Good to be Queen

It's Paper Pretties day here on my blog, so I have another Sophia for you! This is her maxin' relaxin' on the beach with her trusty pooch. Isn't she cute!?

I've paired her up (again) with MME Just Dreamy paper, some Primas, and a few brads. She's colored with Copics.

I'm preposting this because I will be in Chicago by the time this posts! I will be doing that with several posts, as Lizzie Anne's big release is on Saturday!!! Now I have to run and go pack!

Have a great weekend, and if you see me this weekend, make sure you come and say hi! I love meeting my "pretend stamping friends"! :)

xox,
k

Will I Ever Get Tired of this Paper???

Okay, so the REAL reason that I keep using and using this paper is that I've got all of the markers (and there's a lot) pulled out on my table, and I don't have to have to put them back JUST to pull them back out again! It's laziness, really. Well, the MME Just Dreamy (boy pack, 'cause there's two) has a "pieces" page, and that's where I got this cutie flourish.


This is Paper Pretties' Sophia heading off to school. Isn't she cute!? She is, of course, colored with Copics (on PTI Stamper's Select white paper). I added an A Muse sentiment b/c I thought that this would make an adorable card to stick in the book bag of a little girl. My mom used to do that for me, and it made me feel SO special.


Well, that's about it! Hope you have a great TGIF tomorrow!


xox,
k

Finally!

I know that all of you have been on your edge of your seat to hear my big announcement that I alluded to a couple of weeks ago... ;) Well, I was contacted by Paper Pretties to be one of their Guest Designers for the next three months, and I had to say YES! Their little Sophia images are just too stinking cute! PLUS, I had the chance to meet Christie last year at StampFest, and I just really liked her, so it was only natural for me to want to design with her stamps! SO, for the next three months, I am a Pretty Girl! :)

I also wanted to have something to show you when I shared my news, but d/t technical reasons, I was delayed till now. Finally, I get to play! This is a sneak peek of a new Sophia set, Howdy Girlfriend. She's all colored with Copics, and layered with some MME Just Dreamy paper and a Heidi Swapp Ghost star. I also added some SU! ribbon.

Well, I'm off to bed. It's been a crazy day, and I'm beat! Have a great Fourth of July, and I'll have something else to show you tomorrow! Till then...

xox,
k