Rockin' Rupert

There's just something about a guy with a guitar...how true that is! And for Rupert there is no excepetion to that...well other than he is a dragon there isn't...hehe. But he has that certain something too...jammin' away in this Rupert Plays Rock stamp from Stamping Dragon Designs. I saw this stamp and couldn't resist! And I knew I had the perfect sentiment to go with it from Ginger's House! It was a match made in stamper's heaven...ahhh! I love it when a plan come together...haha! The paper I used for this card was from the Cafe Pigalle Cardmaking Pack also available at SDD. I only used one of the papers for my background but blocked it out and turned the stripes in different directions to give it some interest. I love using this method! And the scalloped square behind Rupert is another paper from same said collection. Very pretty colors! You should really check it out! There are several other papers I didn't use and also elements in the pack. This collection could be used for scrapbooking just as easily if one would be so inclined. 
I used my Prismacolor pencils with OMS method to color Rupert and his awesome guitar in. Added some linen thread from Stampin' Up and some star brads from Joann Fabric's and he was ready to roll (Rock and Roll that is)hehe. 
This card is my DT card for Challenge #2. The info for this challenge is included below. As always, thanks for stopping by and until next time...take care.

CHALLENGE 2.....ANYTHING GOES

This time around we thought we would make it easy on everyone and decided to do an Anything Goes Challenge. Our Sponsor is

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Jiggy Likes To Read

 Jiggy has a new book just for you! He loves to read and wanted to share his love and his thoughts on the subject with you (he is just kind of sweet that way). The stamp I used is called Jiggy's Book...he knows a good pastime when he sees it!  haha!
 This was a fun card to make with the inside looking like an open book. This said open book is and element in the Southern Comfort Page Kit. The outside of my card (book) is a paper from this same kit. I loved the warm feeling the colors in this set gave me and when I saw the book and knowing how Jiggy felt about reading I had to do this card!  

 An additional item I used from Stamping Dragon Designs  is the Definitions Pack-Happy Themed (fun little kit with laugh, smile and fun as the words used). I used the page of fun definitions to make the "book" more realistic (blank pages are ok but more it's more fun with words...hehe). I know horrible right...oh well. 
 The sentiment is from Ginger's House...she has a ton of sentiments...the girl does one a day if you can imagine!
 The sentiment of the front I created myself in PS...I couldn't find what I wanted anywhere. I then tore it, distressed it and glued it...super easy. I colored Jiggy with copics, trimmed and glued...not as easy...hehe. I like my "book"...I hope you so too.
 A final note: If you like the book idea but are maybe not big on the colors well there is another kit in the store that has a book in it called The Age Of Innocence. It might suit you better.
 Anyway I had fun this week making Jiggy happy reading. Thanks for stopping by and until next time take care.

My First Card As A DT!!

 Here is my first card as a DT member for Stamping Dragon Designs. For those of you who are unsure of what that means let me take a moment to explain at least in part. DT stand for Design Team. That means I will use products from SDD (and other companies that sponsor the challenges) to make cards for the SDD Challenge Blog. The cards that I make are to help inspire...in theory at least...hehe...others to join in the challenge and win prizes. 2012 Challenge 1 is Frames. If you choose to accept this challenge you have 14 days to do so make the prettiest cards ever and win yourself some really awesome images! YEAH!
 So last time you got to meet my new friend, Jiggy (Framed)...well today I am very excited to introduce two more new dragon friends...Rupert (Framed) and Penny (Framed). Aren't they just the sweetest? It was fun getting to "know" them this week. I am looking forward to becoming very acquainted with them and all their other friends at SDD. Oh, and the other DTs too of course...hehe! If you hurry over to the Stamping Dragon Designs store now they are having a sale...now through January 10 the whole store is 40% off! WOOHOO! I love a sale! Just ask my poor husband...haha!
Now on to the particulars...this was one of those stops and starts cards. I had the idea of what I wanted to do for this challenge as soon as I saw the images. It was going to be so easy...yeah right! HAHA! When I started putting my idea in motion...well, let's just say it did not go as planned. But, I am very happy with how this turned out...it's better then what I pictured in my wee little head. But getting it there was a challenge...hehe. 
 Anyway...Due to the length of this post already I am not going to list the other products I used this time. If you want the list leave me a message and I will send it to you. Fair enough? Until next time...take care.

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The Following post is not my original but is copied from Digi My World's blog...the steps below must be followed on their blog...NOT MINE! 

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It's Official!

Just a post to let you know I was one of the ladies chosen to be a DT Member for Stamping Dragon Designs! Woohoo! So you will be seeing more of Jiggy and many other cute stamps! There is a lot in store for me and you as my followers...so lets buckle in and hang on for the ride! It's going to be a fun one!

Stamping Dragon Design DT Call

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Yep, that's right...this particular card was created with the hope of becoming a Design Team Member. Woohoo! So a lot is riding on this baby...hopes, dreams and a little boost to the ego never hurt anyone...haha! But seriously I would like to have this opportunity. I like a challenge. I enjoy making projects and timeline and schedules do not scare me so I decided to jump off the edge and throw my hat in the ring...so to speak.
Let me introduce you to my newest little friend Jiggy. He likes Christmas presents...a lot of them! The call was to use this stamp in a card. What better place for a dragon than in a castle And winter time being cold and castles being drafty will require a fireplace, right. So there you have entire scene the set for you as to how this card came to be what it is today. With a little bit of this and a little bit of that, Jiggy is warming by the fire ready to open his presents. And he is saying this is the best home (card) ever!  HAHA! 
Ok, so on to the meat of it all: Jiggy was colored with copics as was the fireplace freebie created by Ike's Art. The background inside the card was a freebie, Vlads Lair template, from There She Goes Stamps that I picked up off their blog. Thought it really was appropriate. The front of my card is digital scrapbook paper by Bearly Mine Designs found here. The sentiment is a freebie from Bird's Cards. They have ton of freebies and are worth a stop by as is Bearly Mine Designs. Paper is Stampin' Up Basic Black and white from Georgia Pacific. If I left anyone/anything out, please accept my apologies.
So wish me luck and if I get it I will let you know. Thank you so much for stopping by. Comments are always appreciated. Until next time take care. 

Ain't She Cute

I love, love , love Melon Headz Illustrating! Nikki does the coolest stamps and they are all free! I looked at my file and I have 349 and counting! She has anything from animals to baptism to print outs for kids to soldiers. She usually does one a day with a black and white and color of the same image. She is also working on an alphabet and is doing a letter a day. It is fabulous! I cannot wait to create something for my grandbabies with it! Thank you Nikki! 
I chose the birthday party girl image for this card. I this is too cute! I colored her with copics and the papers are from Co'ordinations (green and blue)and Stampin' Up (black). The ribbon and the Teeny Tiny Wishes sentiment are from Stampin' Up also. And along the right edge of the card I used the Ribbon Punch from Stampin' up...it has to be my favorite punch right now. You can get so many different looks from it just depending on how you use it. It is so sweet!
Anyway, that is all for today. Thanks for stopping by. Until nest time...take care.