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Friday, November 13, 2009Little C;s Stamp n' Scrap Hawaii Aloha Friday and 4 Tags Holder TutorialHappy Friday, Friends! Ahhhh, what a beautiful day. . .just because it's Friday.It's amazing how fast time flies. It feels like it was just yesterday that I wastalking about last week Friday. LOL! Really! Could it be it's because I'm justhaving a grand ole' time with life? I think so. Happiness and optimism canreally make the days go by quickly.

Hey, me and my new computer are having a great time getting acquainted,especially Microsoft Word. Believe it or not, my husband for the past year or sohave been asking me to upgrade my Microsoft Office to 2007 but I kept putting itoff. Well, I finally have Microsoft Office 2007 and Word on my computer and boy,it looks totally different. Ugggh. . .I'm trying to learn all the features.Everyone in my family have had Microsoft Office 2007 on their computers for thepast 2 years now and I'm really behind the curve. Oh well. . .I'm up to speednow.

I am so not the techie sort but my husband is. Prior to my Blackberry Storm, Ihad the same archaic cell phone for the past 4 years and my husband kept askingme to upgrade my phone. Up until 6 months ago, I didn't know how to text on myphone. LOL! I, finally, gave in because of Facebook! Can you believe it? I

wanted to be able to access my Facebook on my phone and I couldn't do it unlessI upgraded my phone. I decided on the Blackberry Storm rather than the iPhonebecause we already had Verizon as our service provider and I didn't want toswitch to AT&T. Are you the techie sort?

Okay. . .enough of the chit-chat! Now, on to my project. Today is Little C'sStamp n' Scrap Hawaii Aloha Friday Challenge! The challenge is to create 3 ormore tags. I decided to go a step further and create a tag holder for the tags.This is similar to the 3 Tags Holder (Click Here for the Tutorial)I created afew weeks ago but this time around the holder has 4 pockets for the tags. Scrolldown for the 4 Tags Holder. Stop by Little C's Stamp n' Scrap Hawaii and checkout the pretty tags the design team created.

With this holder, I used a whole bunch of images from different brands: SarahKay, Rachel Ann Miller, and Gillian Roberts. You can find all these rubber stampbrands at Little C's. Isn't it fabulous to find a store that sell differentbrands of rubber stamps. . .it's basically a one stop store for rubber stamps!!

Rather than placing the images on the tags themselves, I adhered the images tothe pockets instead and added the free Pink Cat Studio digital sentiments to thetags. The tags and holder make for a perfect "pre-Christmas" gift to someone.They can use the tags for their Christmas presents.


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As you can see, the tags aren't decorated with the images. I created the tagsusing the Sizzix Scallop Tags die (tags measure 4 1/2 x 2 1/2") and ran themthrough different CB embossing folders. You can't really see them in the picturebut the tags are embossed.

All of the images were colored with my Copic Markers, cut up, then adhered tothe tag holder pockets. Just something different. Anyway. . .scroll down for thetutorial. Try it out! You'll be amazed as to how EASY it is to make this tag

holder. I'm not kidding!

Hey stop by my organization challenge blog site "Project Organization 365 Daysof the Year" and check out the current challenge! Hope you'll sto by and playalong!!

If you want information on the materials I used for this project, feel free toemail me at [email protected]

Well, I hope y'all have a beautiful Friday!!!

4 Tags Holder

Posted by Maria at 9:21 AM 4 comments Links to this postLabels: Christmas Projects, Little C's, Stamp n' Scrap Hawaii, Tags, TutorialThursday, November 12, 2009Pink Cat Studio Digi Stamps ReleaseHi Friends! Hey. . .my new computer is up and running! Yay! I've had my oldcomputer for over 4 years and it's been flaking out on me so my husband boughtme a new computer. He's been trying to get me to "let go" of my old computer butugggh, I really didn't have a problem with it up until recently. I finally gavein. Now that I did, I'm real happy with my new computer.

I spent the greater part of my day uploading programs on to my computer.Unfortunately, because I'm now on Window 7, some of my drivers will not uploadand programs don't work properly. Ugggh! To make matters worse, I had forgottento transfer some of my most current files to my data drive so they are nowsitting in my old computer including my tutorial for yesterday's project. Now, Ihave to recreate the tutorial. I was so frustrated yesterday that I went to bedat 9:00 last night because I was so annoyed, I just didn't want to stay upanymore! LOL! Okay. . ..I'm in a good place now. . . it's a new day. . .:)

It's a new day and guess what! A new day comes with "good news"! Yup!!! Today isPink Cat Studio's release day of their digi images! How fun! There's a wholebunch of new images and not limited to the ones shown above. Be sure to stop by

and check out all the new digi images!!!

I decided to create a scenery for my first card. To create the snow mountain inthe background, all I did was tear 2 white card stock at an angle, run itthrough a CB embossing folder, sponged distressing ink to the edge of the cardstock and layered them over one another. That's about it!

I colored my image, as always, with my Copic Markers, punched out snowflakes andadded a bit of stickles to the snowflakes.

Card Details: Pink Cat Studio Friendly Snowman and free digi sentiments


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Paper: DCWV designer paper, SU Chocolate Chip, Bashful Blue (I think)Ink: Copic Markers, Tim Holtz distressing inkAccessories: SU Key Tag Punch, Marvy Snowflake punch, Stickles, CB EmbossingFolder, Organdy Ribbon

This second card was a quickie card actually. Nothing really much to it. Icolored the image with my Copic Markers. This image is called "Santa". I lovethis image. It has a vintage look to it, huh? To create the puffy glitter look

to the cap and Santa outfit, I used Scribbles Glitter Paint. When it dries, ithas a 3D appearance with a bit of glitter.

Card Details:

Stamps: Pink Cat Studio Santa and free digi imagesPaper: Basic Grey designer paepr, SU Real Red, Creamy Caramel, Wild WasabiInk: Copic Markers, Tim Holtz Distressing ink, Scribbles Glitter PaintAccessories: Sizzix Scallop Tag die, CB Embossing Folder, Borderbilities,Nestabilities, Basic Basic Ribbon, JoAnns Brads

My last project is a paper bag gift bag. I didn't create a tutorial for it

because it's very simple. All I did was cut off the top of a paper bag, measuredthe height and width of my paper bag and cut 2 card stock based on mymeasurement. I punched the SU Key Tag Punch to create the handle and sandwichedthe paper bag between the two card stock. That's it. Try it out. It's a fast andeasy way to create a gift bag!

To create the puffed up look on the snow cap, I used Liquid Applique. So fun!

Project Details:

Stamps: Pink Cat Studio Kissing PenquinsPaper: SU DSP, SU Baja Breeze, Real RedInk: Copic Markers

Accessories: CB Embossing Folder, Nestabilities, Borderbilities, Organdy Ribbon,Basic Basic Ribbon, SU Key Tag Punch, Liquid Applique

Okay. . .be sure to check out the beautiful cards/projects created by the PinkCat Studio Design Team:

Alicia WeimanEmily LeiphartInge GrootKerry Donovan-CaseyKristen CatalanoMacKenzie BrucklerMaria Bell

Suzanne J DeanTracey CucciaTori Hemmingway

Be sure to stop by the Pink Cat Studio blog as well. . .check out what is goingon over there!

Hey, stop by my organization blog site "Project Organization 365 Days of theYear" and check out today's organization challenge!!! Love for you to playalong!


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I'm going to end it here. I still have a bunch of stuff that I need to fix andadd on to my new computer. I hope to be done by today! Crossing my fingers. ..:) Hope you all have a wonderful Thursday!!

Posted by Maria at 6:02 AM 14 comments Links to this postLabels: Bag Projects, Cards, Christmas Cards, Christmas Projects, Pink Cat

StudioWednesday, November 11, 2009Angel's Landing Ho Ho Hollydays and 3x3" Mini Albums and Drawer/BoxHi Friends!! Happy Wednesday!! I was suppose to post a tutorial for thisbox/drawer/mini album project but my new computer arrived and my husband issetting it up. I'm working from my laptop right now and unfortunately, mytutorial is sitting on my desk top which I can't access until all myapplications on my computer are set up. Once I get my computer started up andrunning, I'll update this post with the tutorial. Sorry about that!!!

Guess what today is? It's the Angels Landing DT's day to post a project. Thisweek's project is to create something that measures 3 inches or less. I decided

to create 3x3" mini albums with a 3" inch drawer/box to store the mini albums.They make for great stocking stuffers, don't you think? This project is reallyeasy to create so be sure to return later today for the tutorial.

I decided to use the Ho Ho Hollydays digi set for my project this week becausethe images are so darn cute. I love the animal images!!! The images were perfectfor the mini albums/box I created. As you can see the mini albums are storedinside the drawer. The drawer fits approximately 5 mini albums.

In this photo, it shows the front of the mini album, the easel stand position,and the album completely opened up.

I colored the images using my Copic Markers and added a bit of Liquid Appliqueto the caps. Be sure to stop by Angels Landing to check out the super cute digiimages there. Also, stop by the Angels Landing blog to view all the beautifulprojects the design team created!!!

Anyway. . .stop by later today for the tutorial!! Hope you all have a wonderfulday!

Card/Project Details:

Stamps: Angels Landing Ho Ho Ho Hollydays digi setPaper: DCWV designer paper, SU Real Red, Wild Wasabi, Glossy White CardstockInk: Copic MarkersAccessories: CB Embossing Folders, Basic Basic Ribbon, Prima flowers, LiquidApplique, Dew Drops

Posted by Maria at 5:50 AM 21 comments Links to this postLabels: Angels Landing, Anything But Cards, Box Projects, Christmas Projects,Mini Scrapbook AlbumTuesday, November 10, 2009


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Little C's JJ Kidz Digi Image and Create Any Sized Diorama Card TutorialHello Friends! I'm sorry I didn't post anything yesterday! I was busy creatingtutorials and projects for several DTs I'm on and will be posting them in thenext following days. Today is my day to post a project for Little C's Stamp n'Scrap Hawaii. I decided to create a Diorama Card highlighting the adorable JJKidz Jaz w/Plumeria image. I added the Greeting Farm image because I thoughtthey go so well together. You can purchase both images at Little C's. Don't

forget to participate in Little C's Stamp n' Scrap Hawaii challenge and you'llhave a chance to win two JJ Kidz digital images. Scroll down to check out thetutorial for a Diorama Card.

Awwwww, look at the Jaz w/plumeria digital image (the baby image). She is sodarn cute. To create the lei design of the window, I punched a bunch of flowersusing Marvy flower punch. I added a bit of Scribbles Paint to the center of theflowers and adhered the flowers around the window. I colored the images with myCopic Markers and added dew drops to the flowers in their hair. You can find dewdrops at Little C's as well.

I created a tutorial on the "basics of creating a diorama card". Once youunderstand the basic components of a diorama card, you can create any sizeddiorama card. It's very simple. Once you get the idea on how to create a dioramacard, you will no longer need a tutorial to create one of any size. Really! It'sthat simple!!! Check out the tutorial and create a diorama card. You'll have alot of fun creating these super cute 3D cards!!!! You can also view the tutorialon SCS but the tutorial is specific to a smaller sized Diorama card.

If you have difficulties understanding my tutorials, please let me know. I'llexplain it to you if you need further explanation. When creating tutorials, itmay make sense to the writer, but don't make any sense to the reader! LOL! I'mnot going to post the recipe for this card but if you need information on whatmaterials I used, feel free to email me at [email protected].

Hey stop by my organization blog "Project Organization 365 Days of the Year" andcheck out today's organization challenge!! Today's challenge focuses on yourcraft room!!

If the tutorial is not showing up below, click on the link and you can view thetutorial directly from Scribd.

Basic Components of a Diorama Card to Create Any Size Diorama Card

Posted by Maria at 7:59 AM 1 comments Links to this postLabels: Anything But Cards, Cards, Little C's, Stamp n' Scrap Hawaii, TheGreeting Farm, TutorialSunday, November 8, 2009CD Envelope 5.5 x 5.5" Pocket Purse Album TutorialHello Friends! How are you all doing this beautiful Sunday! Today I decided tospend time crafting because I was too busy yesterday to do any. Yesterday, I dida bit of organizing of my craft room then spent the rest of the day with my


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LOL! It's also Little C's Stamp n' Scrap Hawaii Aloha Friday Challenge! Yipee!This week's challenge is to create a card using at least one embossing design!Stop by Little C's Stamp n' Scrap Hawaii and check out the cute cards the designteam created!!

Well, I decided to not only use one embossing design but three! I also wantedto keep the card fairly simple so that Jaz (that's the name of the image) couldbe the center of attention! I embossed the designs on glossy white card stock. .

.in person it has a pretty shiny effect.

I colored the image using Copic Markers and added dew drops to the card for alittle bit of bling. Be sure to check out the rest of the JJ Kidz images atLittle C's. This is just one of a bunch of these little cuties!!

Before I go. . .stop by my organizational blog "Project Organization 365 Days ofthe Year" and check check out today's organization challenge. It's a really easychallenge. . .I think you can definitely play in today's challenge.

Hope you all have a wonderful Friday!

Card Details:

Stamps: Little C's JJ Kidz Jaz w/plumeria

Paper: Glossy White card stock, SU Pink Pirouette

Ink: Copic Markers

Accessories: CB Embossing Folder, Nestabilities, Organdy, Dew Drops

Posted by Maria at 9:05 AM 8 comments Links to this postLabels: Cards, Little C's, Stamp n' Scrap HawaiiThursday, November 5, 2009Pink Cat Studio Digi Release, In Memory of Henry, and Tall, Cupcakes, andKeepsake Boxes TutorialThis week has been a very sad one as DT member Sarah Andersons 3 year old sonHenry passed away. Little Henry was unable to overcome a virus that made him ill

last week.

Lorie Ames has organized a way to donate for a memorial for Henry. Henry lovedhis local zoo and visited it almost every day in the summer. As a memorial,trees will be planted there in his honor. Melissa at Pink Cat Studio has createda digital stamp to help raise funds for a tree for Henry. All proceeds from thesale of the digi stamp, minus Paypal costs, will go towards the tree. If youwould like to donate towards the tree, please visit this webpage to purchase thedigi stamp:http://www.pinkcatstudio.com/Digital/DigiStamps/Animals/Zoo/GiraffeAndMonkey.htm


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Another way to donate to the memorial is to print out this form and mail in yourdonation directly:http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/Parks/PDF/MemorialTreePamphlet.pdf

Please write on the form that the donation is for Sarah Andersons son Henry.Once all of the money is collected, a tree and location will be selected. If youhave questions about the form please contact Lorie Ames. Lorie will be incontact with Sarah along this memorial journey to ensure that her wishes are

followed.To contact Lorie, please visit her blog athttp://www.live-love-laugh-create.blogspot.com/

If you dont know Sarah and would like to learn more about her, please visit herblog: http://scrampinmama.blogspot.com/ Thank you for your help to raise moneyfor a tree for Henry.

Today is Pink Cat Studio's release of new digi stamps! Whoohoo! I decided tocreate a series of boxes for this release and created a tutorial for all 3boxes. Yup, all three! Whoohoo. Actually, the boxes are basically the same box

but the height differs and 2 of the boxes have windows.

Scroll down for the tutorial. . .it'll show you how easy it is to createdifferent size boxes using basically the same steps! I love easy! LOL!

The box is a tall box measuring 3.75 x 7.75" . . .perfect for stuffing a lot ofgoodies into it. I used "Lily Rides a Polar Bear" image for this project. Shesure looks like she is having a grand time, huh? Just to let you know. . .Icolored all the images using my Copic Markers. I won't be posting the recipe forthe cards and projects because it'll make my post way too long. If you wantinformation on the materials I used, feel free to email me [email protected]. If I don't respond right away, it's because I'm reallybusy or it got lost in all the emails I receive each day. . .:) Please email me

again if I don't respond within 3 days. . .okay.

I decided to create a matching boy version of the box and card. This image is"Billy Rides a Polar Bear". I love that Pink Cat Studio creates matchingboy/girl images. It's fun creating boy/girl versions of the same projects!!!

I have a little story about this box. My husband was about to eat his muffinand as soon as I saw it, I grabbed it and asked to borrow it! LOL! I rememberedthat one of the images to be released was a cupcake image so the muffin inspiredme to create this box! LOL! After I was done with the box, I gave the box withthe muffin to my husband. He thought it was cute! This box is actually the samebox as the tall box but shorter, measuring 3.75 x 6" with a front window. Thetutorial I created will show you how to create this cupcake box.

Last but not least. I decided a "Keepsake Box" was an appropriate tribute tolittle Henry using the Henry image. The box again is the same as the tall boxbut shorter with a window at the top of the box. The tutorial below will showyou how to create this box.

I am deeply saddened for Sarah and her family. The loss of Henry was so suddenand unexpected. At this time, they don't know what caused his death. He had ahigh fever one day, hospitalized the next day, then passed away the next. It'stragic and very sad. My thoughts and prayers go to Sarah and her family. This is


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a big reminder that anything else we do in life is small by comparison tospending time with our family.

Sometimes we are consumed by our jobs, our hobbies, and everything else and weneglect the time we should be spending with our love ones. We sort of take ourfamily for granted. When you feel you need to work an extra hour at work so youcan make more money or if you feel you just need to work on another project,stop. . . .and maybe reconsider the idea and use that time to just hang out with

your family.

Don't forget to stop by the Pink Cat Studio blog and check out all the awesomecards and project the design team created!! Hope you all have a wonderful day!!

Tall Box, Cupcake Box, and Keepsake Box

Posted by Maria at 6:01 AM 16 comments Links to this postLabels: Box Projects, Cards, Christmas Projects, Pink Cat Studio, Templates,Tutorial

Wednesday, November 4, 2009Angels Landing Inside Out Card and AnnouncementHello Friends!!! I have a "sweet" announcement to make! I was invited to bepart of the "Angels Landing" design team for the month of November andDecember!! Whoohoo! How fun is that? For those of you who are not familiar with"Angels Landing". . .Angels Landing is a digital stamp company! What does thatmean for you? Great images and instant gratification!! Yipee!

Today. . .the design team was asked to create an "Inside Out" card. . .meaningdesign both the outside and the inside of your card. Well, I went to work rightaway and created a "multi-flap pocket card with insert". I created a tutorial afew weeks ago if you want to try it out!!

I decided to use the Season's Tweeting digi set. The set has such prettycardinal images. . .I love them! They're perfect for a Christmas card!!! This isthe card with front half flap opened to reveal the inner base panel. I coloredthe image using my Copic Markers and added a bit of Stickles and Crystal Effectto add a little shine and sparkle. I also decided to use the sentiment from the"Marching Band 2" set. I think the sentiment was perfect for this card.

This photo shows the card opened up completely to reveal a pocket with an

insert. I think pocket cards with inserts are really fun to receive so I likemaking them. I printed the cardinal image to the corner of the insert just tomake the insert pretty!!!

Be sure to stop by Angels Landing Blog to check out the beautiful cards createdby the design team!!! Just a little note before I go. . .I'm sorry I haven'tposted teh past few days. . .I haven't been feeling well. . .uggh! Initially, Ithought it was my allergies acting up again but I think it's more a cold than mytypical allergies. Ugggh!


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Anyway. . .I hope you all have a wonderful Wednesday!!

Card Details:

Stamps: Season's Tweeting, Marching Band 2Paper: SU DSP, Real Red, Bravo Burgundy, Old OliveInk: Copic Markers

Accessories: SU Grosgrain Ribbon, Deja View brads, buttons, hemp cord, CrystalEffects, Stickles, EK Success Border Punch

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