Another day closer to release day, and another very brief post!!! For this card, I concentrated on the gears from the Gizmos and Gears set. I really like how they work so well together! Again, for the list of upcoming LAD sets and festivities, check out this link!
This is using more Cosmo Cricket paper, some punches, and my SU! Key Tag punch. Hope you like it!
Till tomorrow...
xox,
k
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
This adorable new set is called Gizmos and Gears, and it will be released on Saturday by Lizzie Anne Designs! It is a definite MUST HAVE for all mommies of little boys! TOO cute! I'm so excited, I'm even going to give you a two-fer! LOL
I'm going to keep this post brief as I'm preposting before CHA, and I've got a million things to do! I'll just forward you on to this link for the complete listing of the LAD release festivities, and trust you'll go check it out!
The patterned paper is from Cosmo Cricket. Click on the above picture, and you'll see the Crystal Effects, Stickles, and Twinkle Sticker that's hard to see otherwise. Other than that, I think everything's self explanatory!
Thanks for stopping by! I'll have another Peek for you tomorrow and Saturday, so stay tuned!
Till then...
xox, k
This is a card that I made with/for my MIL when she was here. She needed a card for a group of nurse friends who like to go tubing together. So, the sentiment works on both accounts! LOL (Get it? IV tubes, Foley catheter tubes, etc...)
I stamped the sentiment with PTI's Simple Alphabet and Hannah Stamps' Riley. The paper is MME Just Dreamy, again. (Don't worry, I'll put those markers away soon...probably.) There is Crystal Effects on the tube and a tiny flower behind her ear. Oh, and that green water DOES match the paper - just doesn't look like it from this pic! LOL
I was inspired by Michelle Wooderson for this layout. I just love her sketches!
Well, we're off to NJ today! I'll get back next week just in time to work a day and head off to CHA!!! Wohoo! Busy busy, but I'm SO excited to meet all of the SCS folks at CHA!
Have a great weekend!
Till later...
xox,
k
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
Last post tonight, but I did live up to my promise! This is a Bella card that I made with some more MME Just Dreamy paper and an Inky Antics sentiment, while my MIL was here.
I got this sentiment at StampFest, and it made me LOL when I read it! I thought that it would be perfect with this Cosmobella (even though most martinis don't have ice)!
I paper pieced her pants, and colored the rest of her with Copics. The flowers are Prima, and the tab is MM.
Tomorrow will bring a Paper Pretties card. Till then...
xox,
K
Good Morning! The winner of the super yummy Lizzie Anne prize is...
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Here are your random numbers:121
Timestamp: 2008-07-09 14:37:44 UTC
That translates into Eileen M! So, if you are Miss Eileen, then email me your address ASAP, so that I can get it to the LAD girls! If you're not Miss Eileen, but you know her, give her a ring and tell her to get on over here and claim her prize! LOL
Here's what she said...
"I think one of my wishes may be covered in the next release- with Giddyup Girl. Next, because of my age (or more accurately, the age of my friends), I have a few retirement cards to make, and that will be happening more and more! So a retirement set, with some quirky sayings, would be great. And a music set would be great, too. Thanks for the chance to win!"
Congratulations, Eileen!
Now, keep staying tuned because I WILL have a card posted by day's end! LOL
xox,
k
The Lizzie Anne Celebration (click <--- for full schedule of deets!) is still in full swing, and today is my day to spread some LAD love! All you have to do is leave a comment here ON THIS POST, and tell me what kind of Lizzie Anne sets you would like to see in the future. You never know who might be reading this! :)
Then, tonight at 12:00am EST, I will draw a random winner via random.org. I'll announce the lucky person tomorrow morning right here on my blog, and then then the winner will need to get their home addy to me so that they can receive their super secret special package direct from the Lizzie Anne girls!
How easy is that!!! So, hurry up! You don't have much time!
Also, here's another LAD girl you might want to check out - Katie Ellsworth. I do believe that she'll be handing out some candy over on her blog today!
Good luck!
xox,
Kirsten
PS I should be back soon with a card to show you, so stay tuned! :)
This is the birthday card that I made for Wyatt's 4th birthday. His actual bday isn't for a few days, but his party was today, and boy is he pooped! We had a Spiderman Slip and Slide, water guns, and loads of sprinklers going on in the back yard, so the kids all brought their bathing suits and played like crazy. Then we ate, had cake, and opened presents, and by the time everyone left, Wyatt was so overstimulated, it wasn't even funny! He had a blast though! So many awesome gifts from so many awesome friends and family. We're very blessed.
His big gift from us won't even come for a couple of weeks. He's getting a super cool tent loft bed with a slide. He's going to love it! I think I'm hating waiting for it even more than he is! LOL
Anywho, back to the card. I wanted to make a Suspension Card for his special day, because I thought he would love the interactive-ness. His party theme was Super Hero, so I thought that I'd create a phone booth type of thing (but w/out the phone booth) and show him changing from an average fun-loving kid to his SUPER persona. :)
Try not to be jealous of my super stylish manicure, but here is the pic of Super Wyatt and his trusty sidekick. For great directions on creating a Suspension Card, click here - Beate did a beautiful job on this tutorial!
The images are from Pink Cat Studio {Billy Set and Dress Up Wyatt (Billy) Set}, and the sentiments are from PTI (Simple Alphabet) and Stamping Bella. PP is from MME's Just Dreamy and ribbon is SU! The images were colored with Copics.
That's about it! Till later...
xox, Kirsten
Happy 4th of July! Sorry I don't have a patriotic post ready for you! But at least the pic is taken outside, right!? It's a LITTLE festive, right!? Okay, maybe not...
This is my sketchbook that I altered with some Prima paper and my Lizzie Anne sets, Far East and Chloe alphabet. I used the scratching technique that I described in this post on this project, as well. I actually used it here first. I wanted the main image to look older, like the paper, so I removed little lines of ink with the tips of my scissors before stamping to the paper. I think my favorite part, though, is the lantern hanging from the top of the "h". :)
Lots to do today, so I'm off and running! Catch ya later!
xox,
k
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! :)
This is an Emerson Quillin image from American Art Stamp. Isn't she fun!? I used a bit more of my MME Just Dreamy paper for this. After that, all I added was some SU! ribbon and some bridal flowers that I colored with Copics and finished off with Dew Drops.
Recognize this sketch? I also used it for my Call Me card I did on Monday! Very easy to work with, but the angled line in the bkgd adds so much interest! It's also a fun sketch for PP, and you all KNOW how much I love THAT! :)
Tomorrow I'll show you what I did with the cover of my sketchbook. I finally altered it! Till then...
xox,
k
Meet Flopsey. Gardener Flopsey, that is. Isn't she adorable?! She, along with a sentiment or two, make up a new MINI set that will be released TONIGHT, right HERE (<-- Click there!) This sentiment is actually from the other Flopsey set also to be released, called Pulling for You.
The image is colored with Copics (as always), and embellished with a little flower and pearl in her hat (my favorite part of the card). The PP is from Cosmo Cricket's Honey Pie, and is cut out at the bottom, to make room for the little tile buttons my MIL sent me! They fit just perfect with a card like this! I just tied little linen thread bows in each one. The decorative edge was done by a new Fiscars border punch. It cut and embossed. Ribbon is from SU!
Well, that's about it for my Teasers! I have some things planned for the new Annie LaPoint images, but I haven't had a chance to get them down on paper! Make sure that you check out all of the other DT blogs for more ideas on how these sets can be used. (Links are on my sidebar -->) The options are endless! Kim outdoes herself every month! (Next month will be no exception... I know. That was mean. :))
Tomorrow should bring an American Art Stamp card. Till then...
xox,
k
Don't you just love those bunny slippers and that sentiment??? This is the new stamp set from MFT, called what else, but Bunny Slippers! :) The image is colored with Copics and accented by pink Stickles (see below).
I used my new MME PP, Just Dreamy, again - I'm loving that stuff, and I haven't even broken into the boyish pack, either! LOL I also used some SU! rub-ons, Twinkle Stickers, SU! ribbon, Nesties (for the circle), and SU! bkgd stamp Stitched.
Don't forget that the MFT new release Cocktail Party (and release date) is tomorrow night! It's always loads of fun, but we're getting family in tomorrow, so I hope that I can make it, at least for a little while! I've got another Teaser for you tomorrow, so stay tuned...
xox,
k
This is another card featuring some AAS images, Kim Bowles' Girl Talk and Kathleene Callei's sentiment. I've colored the image with Copics, also adding silver Stardust pen to the chairs and table. The PP is Just Dreamy, by MME, and I used PTI cardstock. I also used a Prima flower, SU! rhinestone, and PTI ribbon.
So, I've been working on some DT stuff, trying to get ahead of the game before my crazy month of July starts. I've already got three MFTeasers done with some GREAT new sets that you're going to love! Wohoo! :) Now, I'm just waiting for my happy mail to get here, so that I can get started on that stuff, too!
LAD has some AWESOME sets coming out, as well, in their summer release, slated for July 16th. I have about ALL of the new stuff coming to me, so you'll be seeing some of that soon, too! They've also got some big surprises for you, including contests, a release party, and blog "strolls"! You're not going to want to miss it!
In addition to THAT, I've got a fun announcement for next week! :)
So, I'd better get running! Got to take some pix before I get ready for work! Till later...
xox,
k
This is another clean and simple LAD card, using the Far East stamp set. I love the font on these sentiments, don't you?! For this, I simply stamped the solid lotus flowers, then used my Stamp-a-ma-Jig to line up the black layer on top. I also stamped the branch stamp on the background. Add a sentiment and wrap with ribbon, and voila! You've got a thank you card! Very quick and easy!
So, who's going to StampFest Orlando this weekend??? I'll be there with Kim, from MFT. I'm really looking forward to it! Let me know if you're going! I love meeting new stamping friends! :)
Also, I just sucked it up and bought my plane ticket to Chicago for Summer CHA! I've been dragging my feet, waiting for a super good deal, but I found one that's good enough. And now they're not getting any cheaper! I'm also pretty nervous about leaving my little guy for 4 days!!! Never even left him overnight! :( Well, anyhow, let me know if you're going to that as well! Should be amazing meeting so any PSFs, only then you won't be PRETEND anymore! :)
And now I'm off to try to finish a card while Wyatt's being entertained by Curious George! Till later...
xox,
k
I was playing around with LAD's Far East set a couple of days ago. This is one of the "Asian-like" cards that I came up with. The layout kind of reminded me of a Japanese kimono.
PP is from Prima, button's Creative Cafe, and ribbon is from May Arts. There are tiny silver rhinestones on each flower, and Fun Flock detail on the lantern.
For my favorite detail, though, you have to look a little closer. I inked up each of the stamps, and in order to mimic the rustic-ness of the PP, I took the tip of my scissors and removed ink in straight lines going in all directions. It makes the main image look older and "scratched", as if it were painted. I thought it was kind of cool! :)
Anywho, I'm off to get a bit of shut eye. I can barely keep my eyes open! Till next time...
xox,
k
Happy Friday! This is a Karen Stolper image from American Art Stamp. I love all of her images! They're so whimsical an fun! This one makes a perfect Father's Day card!
I used some Wild Asparagus PP and an A Muse sentiment to make this. The image was colored with Copics (from now on, I'll try to only tell you when something ISN'T colored with Copics!). The ribbon is SU! and the button is from Creative Cafe.
Well, folks, that's about it for now! I've been stamping my fingers to the bone, so you have lots to check out over the next few days! See you then!
xox,
k
Note: I didn't actually USE this ribbon on THIS particular card set, but it sure does look pretty with it, huh!? ;)
I'm usually one who hates reproducing cards, but these four sets have actually been quite fun to make! AND I get the satisfaction that I'm actually USING the sets that I HAVE to have, kwim?! LOL Can you believe I actually made 32 cards with this bee set!?!
This is another quick and simple layout using lots of punches and PTI sets. There is some clear Spica pen accent on the flowers, and for the bees, I used a solid circle from Butterfly Kisses and stamped the bee back side yellow. It's a perfect fit! The PP and all CS is from PTI.
This the second card set that I made for Saturday's banquet. This one also uses PTI's Honey Bees, Favor It Baby, and Garden of Life sets. I really like these soft colors.
Here is a closer view of the card...
That sentiment isn't near as hard to read IRL. This lighting just washes it out.
I just stamped up some homemade PP by rocking and rolling the rose image, and adding in some leaves and dots. Quick and easy! This is a very simple layout and perfect for mass production. I was inspired by Michelle Wooderson's work. Her layouts are always so simple, yet so pretty! I've always been a fan of hers.
Well, that's about it! I'll the last set tomorrow (I think - no promises! LOL), and then I should have my altered sketch book to show you. Till then...
xox, Kirsten
This is the first of my three commissioned PTI card sets from yesterday. They all have matching envies. The sentiments are Mommy to Bee, Thank You, Bee Happy, and the one you see here.
As you can see, they are a much lower profile than my normal cards, but I like them anyways! The scallop layer is elevated with Dimensionals and there is Stickles on several of the flowers. I just love this color combination!
So, how much damage did ya do last night? I know that I did my fair share! I will have Grid Lines, Boards and Beams, and Birds of a Feather on their way to me very soon, as well as several other odds and ends, including all the Plum Pudding stuff and the set of set labels! Geesh!
Then this morning... I had to call one of my very best friends, Mimi, to have her add on to her order (she has a BIT more patience than I do, I figured she hadn't placed her order yet:)) the new Vintage Cream paper, Out on a Limb Additions, and Flower Garden Sentiments! Yikes! Thank goodness for fellow addict (though admittedly possibly not to the same degree) friends to pull you out of that "crap, now I have to pay shipping bind"! LOL Thanks Mimi!
In addition to all of that, I also have happy mail coming from Pink Cat Studio (can't wait for my "Dress Up Wyatt" set), Stamping Bella (OMW, don't make me confess that particular order), and some online scrapbooking store that I saw pretty paper in.
Also, in a more wallet friendly way, I have some cool Lizzie Anne and American Art Stamp coming at me! Speaking of which, both have new releases coming up soon that I'm super excited about, and YOU should be too!
And all of this doesn't even count the new Cosmo Cricket paper, Hey Sunshine, and the MME, Just Dreamy, paper I MUST have!
Hey, the blog title IS ConFESSIONS of a Naptime Stamper, RIGHT!?! ;) Good thing I've got some stamping money coming to me!
Wow, I feel better already! It always helps to come clean! Now it's YOUR turn! What damage have you all done recently? The goodies hubby may or may not know about? You can confess too! It's a safe place! No judging, I PROMISE! :)
Till later...
xox, k
I know that I am! I'm DEFINITELY getting Grid Lines, the new papers (inks, ribbon, too), and prolly the new bird set. Will have to see the whole flower set to know for sure, but it will all end up in my cart, I'm positive! LOL
Sorry for the inconsistent posts, folks! I'm still so out of whack d/t not having my regular desk top computer, and having to post on this laptop w/ NO watermarks, adequate photo editing software, and inaccurate screen colors. I'll get it all worked out. Just bear with me!
I used Polka Dot Basics for the bkgd, this sentiment came from Favor It Baby (the others are from Honey Bees), and the images all come from Honey Bees. There's Stickles in the flower centers and Dew Drops in the corner. I used the solid circle from Butterfly Kisses to fill in the bee bottom - a pretty ingenious idea, if I do say so myself! ;)
Well, that's about it. I will be back as soon as I can with another card set. Let me know what you're planning on getting from the PTI release tonight! Can't wait!
xox, Kirsten
This is a journal from Michael's that I altered with some American Art Stamp stamps. Both of these are from Marsha McCarthy. I stamped the sentiment that is part of the image on the inside. The sentiment that you see here is a separate stamp.
This image is a lot of fun to color. When I first stamped it, it didn't look like much to me, but after adding color to it (with my Copics), it seemed to come alive. It's also VERY sparkly! I had a LOT of fun with my Stickles on this! 
The sentiment is one stamp that I cut into three separate layers. The first layer is black, the second is Pink Passion, and the third is Brilliance Pearlescent Lime - so it shimmers, too! The ribbon is all from May Arts.
Well, thanks for stopping by! Tomorrow should bring a PTI card. See you then...
xox,
Kirsten
I mentioned a while back that we had recently adopted a pair of female hamsters. I said that I might post a pic of one or both of them. Well, I didn't exactly get my inbox filled with requests to share, but I am anyways! :) We got them for Wyatt, but I've fallen in love with them! LOL
This is Ariel - named for the Little Mermaid. (The other one is Jasmine. :)) They're named for the Disney princesses that Wyatt has a crush on! LOL They are both very sweet and super soft Black Bear hamsters.
What do you think? Ain't she cute!? :)
I also wanted to thank Alex for nominating me for this Kreativ Blogger award. Thanks so much for thinking of me Alex!
I'll be back tomorrow with a stampy post. See you then!
xox, Kirsten
This is a 5 1/4 square card that I made with the new MFT mini set, What's Up Cupcake.
I used some Ki PP as my color inspiration. The ribbon is SU!, and the flowers are Prima and Imaginisce. Button is from Creative Cafe.
One thing I love about this set is that all the parts of the cupcakes are separate, making the set versatile. You can add icing, sprinkles, cherries, candles, or leave them plain! For these, I thought that I would ice them with chocolate icing and add my own cherry!
I stamped the main cupcake image and colored with Copics. Next, I stamped the icing image (all one piece) with my Glue Pad, and sprinkled with chocolate colored MSL fine glitter. Makes them nice and sparkly! Lastly, I just added an A Muse Twinkle Sticker to each one!
Well, that's about it! My darling DH is bugging me to get out of the house! LOL Have a great one, and I'll be back soon with a cutie card set!
xox, Kirsten
This is a set of three cards that I made with the new images, Lavender, Chamomile, and Take a Break. They are all 4 1/4 in. sq. cards, using the same layout. The third card's layout was just flipped on it's side.
This next card is very similar. The only difference in recipe is that this one uses Basic Gray PP. Again, it was my color inspiration. 
For the last card, like I mentioned above, I flipped the layout. The image was longer horizontally, so it worked better this way. The PP this time is Crate Paper's Blue Hill (my current fave PP:)), and I just used the dotted PP in the line for the accent strip. Ribbon is PTI, as well as all the card stock.
All of the images were accented with my clear Spica glitter pen. Hopefully, you can see that in this close-up image. These images were so much fun and easy to color! You're going to LOVE THEM!
This is a tent card that I made with one of the new MFT sets (to be released tonight), called Congrats All Around. The stamps were created to go with the Marvy Giga and Mega punches, and are so cool! I used the stamps and punches to create a quick and easy flower card.
The inside will say "congrats on your new home". The leaf image comes from the Build a Bouquet MFT set. I cut out and elevated all of the flower layers, and rock and rolled the petal image with PTI's Summer Sunrise and Lemon Tart inks. Here's a closer look...
All paper (minus the Choc Chip roof) is PTI, and the ribbon is SU!
You could put any of the images in place of the house for a different occasion. It's a very multifunctional layout!
Well, we are now off to Busch Gardens! Wyatt's never been there, so he should have loads of fun with all of his cousins! :) Till next time...
*Make sure that you head on over to the MFT forum tonight for the new releases! There's lots of exciting things going on!
xox, K
I meant to post this yesterday, but we have family in town, and I was never able to get around to it! I've got lots to show you with these new MFT sets, but not a lot of posting time! LOL This set is one of my favorites, though. It's called Here's the Scoop, and it will be released tomorrow night!!!
For the top card, I used my Crate Paper from the Blue Hill collection. The flower on the circle came from MFT's Build a Bouquet. The image is colored with Copics, and I used Dew Drops and PTI ribbon.
I LOVE that image, because it is SO me! LOL :)
This is another long card I made with Basic Gray Cupcake paper and May Arts ribbon. There is red glitter on all of the cherries. This color bkgd paper doesn't really make the card show up very well, but you get the idea.
There are lots of cute sentiments that go with this set, as well. I really wished that I had space to put one on this second card! Oh well, it'll have to go on the inside! :)
And now I'm off to go hang with the fam and have breakfast. Before I do, though, here's some info I copy/pasted about the release party...
My Favorite Things (www.mftstamps.com) is having a New Release Cocktail Party on Wednesday, June 4 from 9-11 p.m. Eastern time. LOTS of fun (and a surprise release) is planned including finding out how YOU can be the next MFT Guest Designer. Head over to the MFT forum on www.splitcoaststampers.com to find out all the details and we hope to see you there on Wednesday night.
Be back soon!
xox, Kirsten
This card uses another AAS Marsha McCarthy image, Lotus. I embossed it with white EP, and sponged on color, then wiped off the extra on the embossing with a paper towel. This is a 4 1/4 square card.
Can you see my new toy??? I got my Fiscars Threading Water punch about a week and a half ago, and I'm just now getting around to using it! I love it! It makes the prettiest little scallops!
Also found on this card is some May Arts ribbon, SU! buttons, K&Company PP, and a PTI sentiment (from Mixed Messages). The butterfly was punched with a MSL punch from the back side of the main PP. It ensures coordination! :)
Tomorrow, I've got my first June MFTeaser, and these sets ROCK, so don't miss it! I think the consensus with all of the DT girls is that this is the best release yet, so make sure you check out everyone's blog, starting tomorrow! All of the girls' links are on my sidebar. The big release is this Wednesday!
Till then...
xox,
Kirsten
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