Theme Week - Inspired By --- Tony as Ask Ketchum from Pokemon!!

It's time for another Theme Week!

INSPIRED BY... Simply create something that was inspired by a movie, character, song, brand, etc!

We would love for you to participate with us in our THEME WEEK and it's quite easy to do so!  Simply create a project using ANY Stamp Anniething product (as your main focal point) in the set "theme" for that month. Post your project to the corresponding album over at our Face Book Group page (Stamp Anniething Stampers)! You may enter as many projects as you wish, but you will only be counted as ONE entry person.  A minimum of 5 people (not including DT Members) is needed in order for a prize to be given.

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So here we go for August'sTheme Week!

Make ANY project that was inspired by a movie, character, song, brand, etc!

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My card is INSPIRED BY: Ash Ketchum from Pokemon!

I started this card with a standard A2 card base and just free formed a background forest type image. Its pretty basic, I know (lol)

I stamped and colored Tony in a light flesh colored ink to do a No Line Coloring Technique.  I must admit, its different than what Im used to, and I feel you see your bleeds and edges much more than when you ahve that crisp black outline!  However, with that said, stamping in a light tan/flesh tone allows you to pencil in lines that are not there and change/alter a stamp to your hearts content....which is how I made Tony into Ash!!
I added the extra hair lines and the logo to his cap, along with the side of his shirt and the pokemon ball in his hand.
Since Pokemon Go is all the rage right now, that is where my inspiration came from!
Here is a close up!

I hope you will play along with us in our Monthly Theme Week! You can see and post all your projects in our Facebook Group HERE

I hope you all liked my project for today and thanks for visiting!
Have a great day!Annie

Jaded Blossom Day #1 - Mermaid Pearls!

Good morning everyone and welcome to Day 1 of the Jaded Blossom May Release. Today we are sharing projects made with a new stamp set along with a NEW Die set!

I made this fun project today

I colored up the beautiful new mermaid image with copic markers and attached her to the Luggage Tag Die with the Tropical dies as the waves.
I used the new sentiment from the set, mermaid pearls, as I attached this to a bottle of coconut water with the "pearls" of coconut floating around!

Thanks for visiting and I'll be back tomorrow for Day 2!

Have a great day!

February Release, Day #1, Princess Giselle !!

Hi and welcome to Day #1 of Stamp Anniething's February release!  

If you love Princesses this release will be right up your alley!

Giselle is as pretty as a princess!  Check out her beautiful flowing gown and her curl locks of hair!  She is great for many occaision cards, party decorations/ invites and scrap book layouts!

Giselle will be available in the store Friday along with the other 2 stamps we will be showing  you  this week!!

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Here is my little Princess Giselle!

I decided to put her on a garden path background that just looked cute with her.

I colored her completely with copic markers

She is on a standard A2 sized card, fitted with a Card Mat Die.

The sentiment is from 100% Princess.

Copic Colors Used:

Hair- Y21, Y26, E81

Skin-  E00,E02,E33, E93

Dress- RV13, RV25, RV02

Roses- R08,R46,R89

Greenery- G05, FYG2, G09, G07

Sky- BG10, BG53, BG45

Tree- E71,E74,E77

Stamps will be available in the STORE Friday!

Thanks for joining us for our February Release

 and have a great day!

Jaded Blossom Sneeks Day #2!!

Good morning everyone and welcome to Day 2 of the Jaded Blossom January Release. Today we are sharing projects made with 2 new stamp sets!

I made this card for my project today

I started this project with the Stitched Square dies and mated 3 nesting sizes to make the mats.
I stamped and colored the owl with Copic Markers from the You're A Hoot stamp set along with both sentiments. I put the sentiments on Flag Die and Mini Tag Dies 2.
We actually sing this in a song (made up) at our house to our youngest son.. so that is why there are three "I do's" for it... cause its in our chorus!

We have our Gotta Have it Now Package for $129.99

January 2016 Release will include:
7 - 4 x 6 Stamp Sets 1 - New Die 1 - 3 x 4 Freebie
freebie is for orders $40 or more (before tax and shipping), Friday 4pm PST through Sunday 11:59 pm PST
NO PREORDERS! NO BACKORDERS! No waiting WEEKS for your stamps. 
This Package is only available till Wednesday 11:59pm pst, then will be back up on the store on Friday at 4pm pst during our Stamp Release Blog Hop!

Regular price for the release package is $137.99

Thanks for visiting and I'll be back tomorrow for Day 3!

Have a great day!

Stamp Anniething May Release Day #3, Annie - Wishing you Sunshiny Days!

Hi and welcome to Day #1 of Stamp Anniething's May release!  

This release we are introducing you to ONE new  and TWO returning characters.

Today its all about Annie!

Annie is back and ready for summer! Check her out on her beach blanket and in her sun hat!

 Measuring around 2.597 X 2.789

Included is a small "Wishing you sunshiny days" sentiment as well.

She is perfect for everyday occasions!

Annie  and the other 2 stamps from this release are available in the store NOW!

Your Chance to win!!

Comment to win during the release days for your chance to win 

a prize of a 6X6 Glitz Paper Pad (random theme)

The more places you comment to win, the more entries for your name!

Comment on THIS blog, PLUS all the DT's blog for the 3 day release!!

Winner will be announced on Friday EVENING May 15th

Here is sweet Annie...and for the life of me.. she always seems to be in yellow and green combos.... lol  (my faves)

I had fun coloring her hat and learning techniques.

She is on the Goody Bag Die and filled with sweet kiss candies!  The sentiment in on Mini Tag Dies 2.

The ribbon is from my stash and the teeny paperclip is from DoodleBug

Skin-E00, E02, E11

Hair - BG02, C3, C5, 100

Hat - E31, Y26, Y28

Tongue - RV13

Sunflower - Y13, Y14, Y17, E34, E57 & E29

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Check out the AWESOME creations the Design Team made with adorable Annie!

Just click on their name to be taken to their blogs for all the details.

 Don't forget to leave some love for them!

Mel

Stacie

Cassandra

Cindy

Annie

GiGi

Stamps are available in the STORE on NOW!!!

Thanks for joining us for our May Release

 and have a great day!

Stamp Anniething May Release Day #2 - Lorraine - Sunshine

Hi and welcome to Day #1 of Stamp Anniething's May release!  

This release we are introducing you to ONE new  and TWO returning characters.

Today its all about Lorraine!!

You remember Lorraine dont you?  She was from an earlier release... and is back again in her summer gear!!  Measuring around 2.394 X 3.434

She has her cute bathing suit and swimming device and glasses ready to go!

Included is a small "sunshine!" sentiment as well.

She is perfect for everyday occasions!

Lorraine will be  available in the store FRIDAY along with the other 2 stamps we are peeking for you this week!!

Your Chance to win!!

Comment to win during the release days for your chance to win 

a prize of a 6X6 Glitz Paper Pad (random theme)

The more places you comment to win, the more entries for your name!

Comment on THIS blog, PLUS all the DT's blog for the 3 day release!!

Winner will be announced on Friday EVENING May 15th

Here is sweet Lorraine...do you remember her from our earlier release?  She has come back in summer gear just ready to hit the waves!  She is adorable and I love her little ruffle bathing suit!

I Colored her with my Copic Markers (shame on me, I forgot to write down the colors I used this time! Grrr)... 

I added her to a standard A2 card base and used Card Mat Dies.

I used glossy accents for her shades, and burlap and solid red twine to give some texture to the card. I love how she came out!

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Check out the AWESOME creations the Design Team made with adorable Lorraine!

Just click on their name to be taken to their blogs for all the details.

 Don't forget to leave some love for them!

Mel

Stacie

Cassandra

Cindy

Annie

GiGi

Stamps will be available in the STORE on FRIDAY

Thanks for joining us for our May Release

 and have a great day!

Stamp Anniething May Release Day #1 - Audrina - Make a Splash

Hi and welcome to Day #1 of Stamp Anniething's May release!  

This release we are introducing you to ONE new  and TWO returning characters.

Today its all about Audrina!!

Audrina is an adorable clear cling stamp measuring around 2.581 X 2.780

She has great flowing hair with sea pearls in it.  She is just too much fun!

Included is a small "make a splash!" sentiment as well.

She is perfect for everyday occasions!

Audrina will be  available in the store FRIDAY along with the other 2 stamps we are peeking for you this week!!

Your Chance to win!!

Comment to win during the release days for your chance to win 

a prize of a 6X6 Glitz Paper Pad (random theme)

The more places you comment to win, the more entries for your name!

Comment on THIS blog, PLUS all the DT's blog for the 3 day release!!

Winner will be announced on Friday EVENING May 15th

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HERE IS MY PROJECT!!

I had so much fun coloring sweet Audrina.  That HAIR!!!!

I put Audrina on the Block Card -3  Cutting File.  These make card making such a cinch!

She is colored with Copics and Doodlebug paper and The Twinery was used.  The sentiment is on a mini tag die. 

Skin - E00, E02 and E11

Hair - BG07, BG02, G00

Starfish, bra top and fin - YR01, YR04, YR68

Tail Body - RV10, V12, V15

Seriously so much fun, I had to make 2 projects!

This one is on the Luggage Tag Die and again yummy The Twinery Twine!

I cut the bottom tag in Burlap and used ribbon from my stash.

Check out the AWESOME creations the Design Team made with adorable Audrina!

Just click on their name to be taken to their blogs for all the details.

 Don't forget to leave some love for them!

Mel

Stacie

Cassandra

Cindy

Annie

GiGi

Stamps will be available in the STORE on FRIDAY

Thanks for joining us for our May Release

 and have a great day!

April Release Day #3, Abigail - Glad We're Friends

Hi and welcome to Day #1 of Stamp Anniething's new line of the cutest and sweetest clear cling rubber stamps!

This release we are introducing you to THREE new characters.

Today its all about Abigail!!

Abigail is an adorable clear cling stamp measuring around 2.645 X 2.565

How adorable is she sitting on her side just looking cute as can be?

Included is a small "glad we're friends" sentiment as well.

She is perfect for everyday occasions!

Abigail is available in the store TODAY along with the other 2 stamps we are peeking for you this week!!

Here is sweet Abigail.  I decided to make her into a cute little treat that I can share with a friend!

I colored her with my copic markers and placed her on the Scallop Slider and topper die.  I stamped the sentiment on a mini tag die.  I added pink and yellow sixlet candies to keep with the pink and yellow theme.  Pink Sorbet Twine attaches the hang tag to the topper!

Close up!

Your Chance to win!!

Comment to win during the release days for your chance to win a prize pack of

1- 6X6 Glitz Paper Pad (random theme)

1- new release stamp of your choice 

The more places you comment to win, the more entries for your name!

Comment on THIS blog, PLUS all the DT's blog for the 3 day release!!

Winner will be announced on Friday EVENING April 3rd

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Check out the AWESOME creations the Design Team made with adorable Melanie!

Just click on their name to be taken to their blogs for all the details.

 Don't forget to leave some love for them!

Mel

Stacie

Cassandra

Cindy

Annie

GiGi

Stamps will be available in the STORE on FRIDAY

Thanks for joining us for our April Release

 and have a great day!

April Release Day #2 - Trudy, Happy Day!!

Hi and welcome to Day #1 of Stamp Anniething's new line of the cutest and sweetest clear cling rubber stamps!

This release we are introducing you to THREE new characters.

Today its all about Trudy!!

Trudy is an adorable clear cling stamp measuring around 2.581 X 3.231

She is just having a wonderfully happy day.... look at how happy she is!

Included is a small "happy day!" sentiment as well.

She is perfect for everyday occasions!

Trudy is available in the store FRIDAY along with the other 2 stamps we are peeking for you this week!!

Here is my fun Trudy Card!  I just LOVE how she came out.

I really just love the blue black hair combo, and you will see me use it quite often!

I placed Trudy on the Side Cut Large Scallop card base.

I added the Card Mat Dies to frame it and then add the Layered Frame &Journal Tag Die to place her on.  The sentiment is ttamped on a Mini Tag Die .

I finished it of with some fun Doodlebug Flower sequins and Lilac Stripe Twine.

Here is a close up of Miss Trudy!!

Your Chance to win!!

Comment to win during the release days for your chance to win a prize pack of

1- 6X6 Glitz Paper Pad (random theme)

1- new release stamp of your choice 

The more places you comment to win, the more entries for your name!

Comment on THIS blog, PLUS all the DT's blog for the 3 day release!!

Winner will be announced on Friday EVENING April 3rd

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Check out the AWESOME creations the Design Team made with adorable Melanie!

Just click on their name to be taken to their blogs for all the details.

 Don't forget to leave some love for them!

Mel

Stacie

Cassandra

Cindy

Annie

GiGi

Stamps will be available in the STORE on FRIDAY

Thanks for joining us for our April Release

 and have a great day!

April Release Day #1 - MELANIE, Need a Hug??

Hi and welcome to Day #1 of Stamp Anniething's new line of the cutest and sweetest clear cling rubber stamps!

This release we are introducing you to THREE new characters.

Today its all about Melanie!!

Melanie is an adorable clear cling stamp measuring around 2.394 X 3.434

She is just as as sassy as she looks, in her pretty little lace edged dress holding her sstuffed bunny!

Included is a small "need a hug?" sentiment as well.

She is perfect for everyday occasions!

Melanie is available in the store FRIDAY along with the other 2 stamps we are peeking for you this week!!

Here is my sweet Melanie card.

I stamped her on the top mat from the Circle Trio Card Base set.

I colored her with my copics (sorry Im HORRID at remembering to write down the colors I use, but I will try to remember for next release!)

I added some fun Doodlebug Sequins to pull the pink and yellow colors.

Your Chance to win!!

Comment to win during the release days for your chance to win a prize pack of

1- 6X6 Glitz Paper Pad (random theme)

1- new release stamp of your choice 

The more places you comment to win, the more entries for your name!

Comment on THIS blog, PLUS all the DT's blog for the 3 day release!!

Winner will be announced on Friday EVENING April 3rd

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Check out the AWESOME creations the Design Team made with adorable Melanie!

Just click on their name to be taken to their blogs for all the details.

 Don't forget to leave some love for them!

Mel

Stacie

Cassandra

Cindy

Annie

GiGi

Stamps will be available in the STORE on FRIDAY

Thanks for joining us for our April Release

 and have a great day!

What the French, Toast?

Hi everyone! I made up some super fast and easy projects last week and finally have time to share them!

As many of you know, I just LOVE kawaii!  Its seriously my favorite style of art...and I tend to incorporate it in as much as I can!
This is the new digital stamps, Kawaii French Toast from Digi My World. Freaking cute, right?  I colored him with my copics...yeah - he is a little toasted...but Im a dark toast, not light toast girl!! lol

I added some Butter Popcorn Jelly Belly Jelly Beans into the Jaded Blossom boxes... tied on some Cherry Red twine...and stamps the perfect sentiment from JB's  Kawaii Sentiment set.  I added it to their awesome Flag Die to get some color contrast!

My Copic Marker Storage

Hi again! Annie here....

Well, sometimes we have to make due with what we have, right? Try to recycle and save money...well that is what I did with my new Copic marker storage solution!

I have 2 Copic Wallet Organizers... but hated that I had to carry around 2 of them when I was working...and it never failed... I always opened the one that didn't have the colors I needed... such a pain!

Quite some time ago, I scored these really great storage organizers at my local Tuesday Morning store.  They are not colors I would normally pick out if I was using them for home decor or anything...but they were 80% off at the time..so I just snatched them up figuring they would be great for my scraps and stuff.  Im sooo glad I got them!!

So... as my Copic Marker collection increased, I knew that I wanted a new storage solution.  I had a few ideas in mind...but most of them involved buying new crates/systems to work.  At first I was just going to ask the hubby to make me a wooden box with dividers (like a pencil holder) .... but then I thought... "hmmm, no"... only because I wanted it to be portable, as sometimes I color at the dining table, sometimes while watching TV etc....

Then it dawned on me... my Storage containers from Tuesday Morning.  I have various sizes and styles..but settled on the catch all with the handles..so I can easily carry it from room to room.  So that settled that...but HOW was I going to keep the markers in there?

Then I came across a lighting crate at Home Depot.  Its about $12 and pretty big in sheet size. I knew we would have to cut it down to size..but I also realized that if my collection grew larger..at least I would have left over crate to grow as I needed!

So I gave the puppy dog eyes to the hubby and asked him to cut the crate to fit within my carry tote. It took a matter of 5 mins probably!  The SKETCH markers fit in here nice and snug (angled)..the Ciao Markers wiggle a little..but who cares... I can easily see the marker numbers and easily grab the ones I want to work with!
So what do you think? Not to Shabby for under $17  (yep the crate was $12 - with extra to spare to make about 4 of these babies  and the tote was $5)....sooo all in all..quite the bargain.
 I paid way more for ONE Copic Brand Wallet!!

I hope this gives you some ideas or inspiration to organize your Copic markers!

Copic Organization, Phase I

Hi everyone....
If you are anything like me.....you have WAY more than you use in the field of craft supplies.  You sometimes (in my case frequently) buy things at the store... put it away and forget about...only to later BUY it again because you forgot you already own it!  Then when you get around to organizing your things, you realize.. ."What? I have three of these already?"

Well... when I find deals/clearance items, it doesnt bother me so much...but when it comes to higher priced items... it can be quite bothersome knowing you paid FULL price and own it already!

So today, I decided to share with you a project I did to help me keep track of what Copic Markers I already own, so I do not repeat purchasing them on a whim when Im getting new ones!

On my computer, I made a grid for each Copic Color Family according to the Copic Color Chart. I made sure it was sized to fit inside the Jaded Blossom Journal Die, which I used at the base for each family card. I suggest you test print one FIRST to make sure your printer is printing at the size needed, and if not, adjust to scale to make sure it fits the DIE.

After I printed each table chart I then cut out the Journal Die for as many as needed.  Since I wanted to use up some scrap ribbons I have found in my stash, I decided to adhered the colored ribbon to co-ordinate to the family chart on that page.  (ie: green ribbon on the Green family page, Yellow Green Ribbon on the Yellow Green family page, etc.)

Dont want to use ribbon?  What is an alternative to using ribbon?  

Cut your Journal Die in the colored cardstock to the color family you are working in.. its just a FAST easy visual so you dont have to flip through your whole book!

After all my cards were cut, embellished with the ribbon and assembled to the DIE, I punched a hole in the corner and looped it up with a binding ring.  I took out ALL my Copic markers and then 'colored' the square to co-ordinate on the color chart so I knew which color markers I currently own!

This was a Fast and Easy project to make. 

 Creating the table charts was the most time consuming, but you can get them BELOW to print out on your own.

*Please note, this goes by CURRENT Copic Chart that is currently online, any new colors added are NOT in these files.

Copic Chart -1

Copic Chart -2

Copic Chart -3

I keep my new Swatch Book close at hand for easy reference when I'm buying online...or I toss it in my purse when I'm heading to the craft store!  NEVER buying duplicates again!

~Annie