Riley is off for adventures!

I can not believe it is already time for another Hanna Stamps release. Seriously, November just flew by! How did it get to be December 1st already?! Three new stamp sets and two new Rileys are releasing this Friday.

Hanna Stamps is releasing two new Rileys this month (Van and Trailer Rileys). I had to use them together, of course, so my image is really long. They are so adorable! I stamped my images first and colored them with copic markers. Then, I cut my card base from kraft cardstock (5x7 inches). I stitched my patterned papers to my card. I stamped my sentiment and then, I punched some holes to thread my ribbon through. I attached my ribbon with brads. I matted my image and added it to my card using foam adhesive. I finished off my card with a row of brads above my image.

I updated my sale post. I decided to just always post stuff there so it's all in one place. Just thought I would mention this because I added my SU stamp cubes to the list.

I've been thinking about changing my blog provider. Anyone have any info or experience they would like to share? I've always wondered if I would like typepad better than blogger. Anyone ever used both and have a preference? Seriously, I would love to hear about your experiences. Would you all follow my blog over to a new address? I am also worried that if I switch, I will lose some of my readers who won't want to bother with following me to a new blog. Hmm. Not sure what I am doing yet. Just doing a little researching.

Have a fabulous Monday!

Recipe
Stamps: Van Riley, Trailer Riley (Hanna Stamps), Wonderful Adventure (High Hopes Rubber Stamps)
Cardstock: kraft, pure poppy (Papertrey Ink)
Patterned Paper: Boxer (Basic Grey)
Accents: pure poppy twill (Papertrey Ink), brads
Tools: copic markers, slot punch tool (Making Memories), sewing machine

Groovy Baby!

I have one more sneak peek of the final set being released tonight after the release party in the Hanna Stamps forum. This is Hippy Chick. Isn't she groovy?! lol

I decided I wanted to create a pocket card for this set. I cut my base at 5x7 and then cut my layers. I chose some bright patterned paper and pulled my colors for it. I colored Hippy Chick in coordinating colors and cut her out. I sewed my patterned paper to the kiwi kiss mat and then stitched the pocket onto my card.

I wrapped some ribbon around my card and used a ribbon tag to add my sentiment. I colored the letters in with a copic marker. Then, I added Hippy Chick on foam adhesive.

Have to have a close up because this image is so cute! I added a little glitter to the flowers on her pants, the rings on her belt, and her head band using copic spica pens. I also added some to the sentiment. Wish you could see it in the photo. Just imagine them all glittery. *smile*

I cut my cardstock to fit my pocket. (Kiwi kiss base is 4x6.) I cut a piece of patterned paper and stitched it to a piece of regal rose cardstock. I rounded the corners and assembled the pieces. Then, I added a few dew drops up in the corner.

When I put the piece into the pocket, I decided that the top needed something extra. So, I stamped some flowers onto the regal rose cardstock above the pocket to add a little something.

The release party is tonight and there is always lots of fun, chatting, and prizes so be sure to join us! The party starts at 9 PM EST.


Recipe
Stamps: Hippy Chick (Hanna Stamps)
Cardstock: white (Papertrey Ink), kiwi kiss, regal rose (SU), pink (Prism)
Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye
Accents: dew drops (Robin's Nest), ribbon
Tools: copic markers, detail scissors, sewing machine, corner rounder, ribbon slides (Spellbinders)

chocolates and get well wishes

Meet Couch Riley. He is the second Riley being released this week from Hanna Stamps. For my card, I chose my patterned paper first and then colored my image in coordinating colors. The rest of the card went together very quickly. I cut the layers, added some stitching, ribbon, and flowers with brads and put everything together.

The third Hanna set being released this week is Get Well Hanna. I really like the flower bouquet and balloon in this set and wanted to highlight them on my card. I stamped the images and colored them. Then, I sponged ink over my image while it was still in the oval nestability die. This creates the nice white edge without having to mat the image.

Then, I added some dimensional glaze to the balloon, flower centers, and to create water in the vase and set it aside to dry. I cut the layers for my card and created a stamped patterned paper using more images from the set (a box of tissues, a bowl of soup, and a cut of tea). I sponged some ink to the edge of my patterned paper and to the edges of my kraft card base. Then, I stitched my patterned paper to the white mat. I added some ribbon and buttons and assembled my card.

I'll be back with my last sneak peek card for the release tomorrow. Have a great day!

Recipe for first card

Stamps: Couch Riley (Hanna Stamps)

Cardstock: white (Papertrey Ink), riding hood red, pink pirouette (SU)

Patterned Paper: Blush (Basic Grey)

Accents: pink pirouette ribbon (SU), flowers (Prima Marketing), brads (Queen and Co)

Tools: copic markers, rectangle nestability die, sewing machine

Recipe for second card

Stamps: Get Well Hanna (Hanna Stamps)

Cardstock: kraft, white, ocean tides (Papertrey Ink)

Accents: ocean tides ribbon (Papertrey Ink), buttons, hemp

Tools: copic markers, oval nestability dies, sewing machine, sponge, distress ink (Ranger)

Babies are Heaven Sent

I have another sneak peek for you today of another set releasing this Friday from Hanna Stamps. This is one of the stamps in the new B is for Baby set. I love the baby clothes hanging on the laundry line.

For my card, I wanted to create the look of a baby quilt behind my image so I used a square punch to punch out pieces of patterned paper and then stitched the pieces to a piece of baja breeze cardstock.

I stamped my image on white cardstock and cut it out with a long rectangle nestability die. I created a mat from kiwi kiss cardstock and colored my image with colors that coordinate with my patterned papers. I added it to my card with foam adhesive and stitched some buttons onto my "quilt." Then, I added everything to my kiwi kiss card base.

I used a sentiment from Papertrey's Bitty Baby Blessings. It fits perfectly under the laundry line. I have sneak peeks of the other three sets coming soon so be sure to drop back by!

Recipe
Stamps: B is for Baby (Hanna Stamps), Bitty Baby Blessings (Papertrey Ink)
Cardstock: white (Papertrey Ink), baja breeze, kiwi kiss (SU)
Patterned Paper: Lily Kate (Basic Grey)
Accents: buttons
Tools: copic markers, square punch, sewing machine, long rectangle nestability die

Hanna Sneak Peeks

I can not believe it is already sneak peek time again at Hanna Stamps! There are 4 new Hanna sets and 2 new Rileys being released this Thursday night at midnight EST.

My first sneak peek is of the new Read My T Hanna set. This is such a cute set. It comes with this adorable Hanna. Her t-shirt is blank. Then, the set also includes a bunch of sayings and a few symbols that you can stamp on her t-shirt to customize it for whatever occasion you are needing. It is such a cute idea and this Hanna is so adorable!

I decided to create a birthday card for my niece. Her birthday isn't until February, but I'll be all set. I picked a color scheme and colored my Hanna to match. Then, I cut some patterned papers and sewed them to my card base with pink thread.

I added some ribbon, brads, and a sentiment to finish off my card. This American Crafts ribbon went so well with my color scheme. I stitched some pink thread through the ribbon and then created the ruffle look for some extra texture.

My second sneak peek for today is Laundry Riley. Isn't that image hilarious?! For my card, I just picked a color scheme and went with it. I distressed the edges of the patterned paper lightly with sanding and then sewed it to the plum pudding mat. This was one of those quick and easy cards to make.

I'll be back tomorrow with more sneak peeks of some of the other new sets coming out this week.

Recipe for first card

Stamps: Read My T (Hanna Stamps), Women of Life and Women of Life Additions (Papertrey Ink)

Cardstock: white (Papertrey Ink), regal rose (SU)

Patterned Paper: Sweet Always (SU)

Accents: brads (SU), ribbon (American Crafts)

Tools: copic markers, sewing machine

Recipe for second card

Stamps: Laundry Riley, Things Riley Would Say (Hanna Stamps)

Cardstock: white, plum pudding, lavender moon (Papertrey Ink)

Patterned Paper: Guidelines (Papertrey Ink)

Accents: plum pudding satin ribbon (Papertrey Ink), dew drops (Robin's Nest)

Tools: copic markers, sewing machine, circle nestability dies (Spellbinders)

ready to party?!

This weekend, we are having my son's 5th birthday party. I can't believe he is 5 already!! My baby boy is 5! This week's High Hopes challenge fit in perfectly with the coming party. This week's challenge is to create anything but a card. I decided to alter a gift bag. (Click on the photo for a larger version where you can see more details.)

I started out stamping Party Cat on white cardstock and coloring it with copic markers. I used a pair of my old decorative scissors to cut the layers for my image. Then, I sewed the layers together and added the image to my bag. I stamped some presents (Hanna Stamps Perfect Package set) on white cardstock, cut them out, and added them with foam adhesive to my bag.

I also stamped the balloons again on white cardstock and colored them with copic markers. Then, I added some dimensional glaze to the balloons and let it dry. After it was dry, I cut the balloons out and added them with foam adhesive over the image for more dimension.

I wanted to add a tag to my bag, too. I used the Perfect Package stamp set again. Then, I stamped the sentiment (Papertrey Ink's It's a Celebration set). I cut the layers and added an eyelet. I tied it to the handle of my bag with white polka dot ribbon.

Then, I cut a bunch of strips of ribbon different lengths and created the pom pom like ribbon bundle. I used a rubber band to hold the ribbons. I also added an extra ribbon through the back of the rubber band and used it to tie the ribbon bundle to the bag.

Have a great day!!

Recipe

Stamps: Party Cat (High Hopes Rubber Stamps), Perfect Package (Hanna Stamps), It's a Celebration (Papertrey Ink)

Cardstock: white (Papertrey Ink), real red, always artichoke, tempting turquiose (SU)

Ink: black (Momento), noir (Palette)

Accents: ribbons, large eyelet

Tools: copic markers, decorative scissors, sewing machine, scissors, crop-a-dile, dimensional glaze

Chocolate Moose anyone?

It has been forever since I got a chance to play in one of the SCS challenges. I finally got a chance today to do the sketch challenge. I love the new Sleepytime Riley and had to use him for my card. I stamped my image and colored him with copic markers. I also added some fun flock to his slippers to make them nice and fuzzy. The stars are cut from patterned paper using a star nestability die. The image and the stars are popped up on foam adhesive.

Well, I'm running behind today so this is going to be short and sweet. Have a great night!

Recipe

Stamps: Sleepytime Riley, Things Riley Would Say (Hanna Stamps)

Cardstock: kraft, white (Papertrey Ink)

Patterned Paper: stars - Bitty Baby Blessings (Papertrey Ink), blue (SU!)

Tools: copic markers, fun flock, glue pen (Sakura), star nestability die (Spellbinders), sewing machine

Welcome Autumn

This week's challenge over in the Hanna Stamps Forum is to make an autumn card. I just love this Pumpkin Patch Riley and had to use him for my card. For a change, I decided to try coloring with Koh-i-nor pencils and gamsol. It turned out okay, but I still prefer my copic markers.

Anyway, if you have a question about something, let me know. Be sure and stop by and join us in the challenge. Your name goes into a the hat once for every challenge you complete during the month for a chance to win a stamp set at the next release party.

I think we skipped autumn and went straight to winter. Can you believe it was snowing yesterday?! It didn't stick, of course, but still . . . it was snowing! Edited to add: I wrote this post last night and we woke up to snow this morning that is actually sticking (for now anyway). Crazy weather. Have a great weekend!

Recipe
Stamps: Pumpkin Patch Riley (Hanna Stamps), First Fruits (Papertrey Ink)
Cardstock: white (Papertrey Ink), old olive, more mustard (SU!)
Patterned Paper: First Fruits (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: noir (Palette), black (Momento)
Accents: old olive twill (SU!)
Tools: Koh-i-nor pencils, gamsol, sewing machine, square nestability die

Merry Christmas

It's my turn to host a challenge over in the Hanna Stamps Forum for the week long anniversary celebration. Today's challenge is embossing (dry embossing or heat embossing). I decided to use the Vintage Toys stamp set again. I stamped the teddy bear on white cardstock and colored him with copic markers. Then, I inked the edges while he was still in the nestability die. Next, I cut the layers. I decided to do some dry embossing with a cuttlebug embossing folder and a piece of wild wasabi patterned paper. After I removed it from the embossing folder, I sanded the patterned paper to highlight the edges of the embossing a little more. Then, I stitched it onto my kraft card base. I tied some red ribbon around my card and added my image using foam adhesive. Last, I stamped the sentiment in black ink.

Here's a close up of the sanded dry embossing. Remember to stop in over at the Hanna Stamps Forum and join us in the challenges for a chance to win a new Hanna or Riley of your choice and be sure to check out all the sneak peeks from the design team.

Recipe: Vintage Toys, Everyday Sentiments (Hanna Stamps)

Cardstock: white, kraft (Papertrey Ink), real red (SU!)

Patterned Paper: wild wasabi (SU!)

Ink: antique linen distress ink (Ranger), black (Momento), noir (Palette)

Accents: red ribbon

Tools: copic markers, sponge, embossing folder, sewing machine, rectangle nestability die, sanding block

I moose you

I have a very special stamp to share with you today. Meet Ballet Sophie. She is adorable, isn't she?! A moose in a tutu has to be adorable, but that's not what makes her special. Hanna Stamps has teamed up with Electric Paperie to bring you this special little moose. A portion of the proceeds for the sales of this stamp set are being donated to The Childhood Brain Tumor Foundation. This cooperative venture is based on a young girl’s current battle against a childhood brain tumor, Kelly Laude. Please help us help Kelly fight her cancer. This stamp is only available through Hanna Stamps and Electric Paperie.

Here's a close up of Ballet Sophie so you can see her sparkle. I used Angel Wings Shimmerz after I colored my image. It added the perfect amount of sparkle.

Recipe

Stamps: Ballet Sophie, Things Riley Would Say (Hanna Stamps)

Cardstock: sweet blush, white (Papertrey Ink), wild wasabi (SU)

Patterned Paper: Pink Patterns (Papertrey Ink)

Ink: graphite black (Brilliance), noir (palette)

Accents: wild wasabi ribbon (SU), foam flowers (American Crafts), rhinestone brad (Making Memories)

Tools: copic markers, sewing machine, nestability circle dies (Spellbinders), angel wings (Shimmerz)

Tis the Season

I got to play in another Hanna Stamps Friday challenge. I think I'm on a roll! This week's challenge is called "My First Hanna" and the challenge is to use your first Hanna you ordered/received. I believe I ordered the first two Hannas together so I chose to use the second Hanna Kristi released called Tis the Season Hanna. I think I am in a Christmas mood because I've been making lots of Christmas cards lately.

Stop by and join us in the challenge and have a great weekend!

Recipe

Stamps: Tis the Season Hanna, Everyday Sentiments (Hanna Stamps)

Cardstock: white (Papertrey Ink), baja breeze, riding hood red (SU!)

Patterned Paper: Figgy Pudding (Basic Grey)

Accents: dew drops, green satin ribbon (Target)

Tools: sewing machine, copic markers, long rectangle nestability die, border punch (Martha Stewart)

Halloween Sketch Challenge

It's my turn to host the Hanna Stamps Friday Challenge. I decided to have a Halloween sketch challenge (use Halloween stamps and the sketch). I used three more of the new Fall Riley stamps that came out a couple months ago. Aren't they cute!?! I started out by picking my patterned papers and coloring my Rileys in similar colors. Then, I stitched the layers and added some ribbon and copper accents.

The patterns behind the image are supposed to symbolize 3 different patterned papers. If you decide to play along or just want to use the sketch, leave me a comment so I can check it out.

Have a great day!!

Recipe

Stamps: Pirate Riley, Super Moose Riley, Vampire Riley (Hanna Stamps)

Cardstock: white (Papertrey Ink), black (SU)

Patterned Paper: Boxer (Basic Grey)

Accents: black satin ribbon (Target), copper brads and ribbon slide

Tools: copic markers, sewing machine, long rectangle nestability dies (Spellbinders)

Happy Fright Night

This week's Hanna Stamps challenge is a sketch challenge. You can find the challenge here. Amanda created this fun sketch for us. I started by picking my colors. I knew I wanted to use the Witch on a Broom Riley so I needed some Halloween colors. I think Papertrey's plum pudding, summer sunrise, and spring moss work so well together for Halloween colors. I stamped Riley and colored him with copic markers. Then, I cut it out with a nestability die. I cut all my other pieces and then used spring moss ink to stamp the bats on the spring moss cardstock. The sentiment is from Papertrey's Spooky Sweets set. I sewed all the pieces and then assembled my card. Last, I added some dew drops to the corners. (I love dew drops and Kristi just got in over 40 different colors!!)

Have a great weekend!

Recipe

Stamps: Witch on a Broom Riley, Trick or Treat Mini (Hanna Stamps), Spooky Sweets (Papertrey Ink)

Cardstock: white, plum pudding, summer sunrise, spring moss (Papertrey Ink)

Ink: graphite black (Brilliance), noir (Palette), spring moss (Papertrey Ink)

Accents: dew drops (Robin's Nest)

Tools: copic markers, sewing machine, nestability dies (Spellbinders)

Aargh, it be Pirate Hanna!

LOL Sorry for the corny title! The fourth set being released tonight at Hanna Stamps is Pirate Hanna. She is so fun! I stamped and colored my image. Then, I stamped the background paper using the map stamp. I matted everything and assembled the layers. This was a very fast and easy card to make.

Don't you just love that sentiment, "stamp or be stamped!"? The release party is over in the SCS forum tonight. Party starts at 9 EST. There is always lots of chatting, prizes and fun!

Recipe

Stamps: Pirate Hanna (Hanna Stamps)

Cardstock: white (Papertrey Ink), river rock, chocolate chip (SU!)

Ink: black (Momento)

Tools: copic markers, long rectangle nestability die (Spellbinders)

Trick or Treat

I mentioned yesterday that Hanna Stamps is releasing four new sets on Friday. Two of the sets are mini sets. One of the mini sets is called Trick or Treat. It's such a great Halloween set. I love the scarecrow. I have two cards today using him.

I decided to make a late night, Halloween scene using the scarecrow, bat, and pumpkin. I started out by stamping my images. Then, I colored them with copic markers. Then, I used the air brush system with the copic markers to spray the sky, moon, and ground. To make the moon, I punched a circle out of a piece of scrap cardstock and used it as my mask for spraying the moon. As a finishing touch, I sprayed the entire piece with a dark grey to make it look like it was dark outside. When I was making my card, I also decided to random stamp some cardstock to make my own pattern paper using one of the bats included in the set. I cut a mat and my card base, sponged all the edges, and stitched everything together with black thread. So, what do you think? I think I came pretty close to what I envisioned. The air brush system is so nice with the copics. It just lets you add something extra.

My other card is a very simple card. One thing to note with the copics, after I colored both my scarecrows, I used the colorless blender to make the clothes looked faded.

Thank you so much to everyone who commented yesterday. It's great to hear from each and every one of you. I guess it just helps me get to know my readers a little better when you comment so that is why I love hearing from you even if you just want to say hi. I turned the word verification off for now. If I start getting spam, I will have to turn it back on. We'll see how it goes. Thanks so much for sharing your opinions!

Have a great day!


Recipe for first card
Stamps: Trick or Treat (Hanna Stamps)

Cardstock: white (Papertrey Ink), black, pumpkin pie (SU!)

Ink: graphite black (Brilliance), noir (Palette)

Tools: copic markers, copic airbrush system, sewing machine, circle punch, sponge dauber

Recipe for second card

Stamps: Trick or Treat (Hanna Stamps)

Cardstock: white (Papertrey Ink), blue bayou, pumpkin pie (SU!)

Ink: black (Momento)

Accents: blue bayou ribbon (SU!)

Tools: copic markers, nestability circle and rectangle dies (Spellbinders), cuttlebug embossing folder

Teacher Hanna Inspires

Hanna Stamps is releasing 4 new sets on Friday (Thursday at 9 PM if you're on the west coast like me). Teacher Hanna is one of the new sets. Isn't she cute?! I stamped my image, chose my patterned paper, and colored Hanna in coordinating colors using copic markers. Then, I made all my layers and sewed everything together. I added silver brads, ribbon, and a tag to finish it off.

We'll have our release party Thursday night at 9 PM Est. There's always lots of fun, so be sure to join us.

Off topic question for you: What makes you comment on a blog? I'm curious because some days I might get 400 hits and 4 comments. I'm not complaining, just curious.


Recipe
Stamps: Teacher Hanna (Hanna Stamps)
Cardstock: white (Papertrey Ink), goovy guava, wild wasabi (SU!)
Patterned Paper: Afternoon Tea (SU!)
Accents: wild wasabi stitched ribbon (SU!), silver brads, tag
Tools: copic markers, sewing machine, threading water punch (Fiskars)

Wedding Wishes

Tonight's the night for the Hanna Stamps release party. Lots of fun, prizes, challenges, and chatting. Unfortunately, I'll miss the party tonight because we're leaving this evening to go camping for the weekend, but hopefully you'll make it and get to join in the fun. Party starts at 9 PM EST in the Hanna Forums on SCS.

I love the wedding cake in the new Bridal Hanna stamp set. I chose to use the colors white and aqua mist and love how it turned out. I stamped my image, cut it out, and colored it with copic markers. I matted the image and cut my card base from aqua mist cardstock. Then, I embossed a piece of vellum using a cuttlebug embossing folder. I decided to add a layer of white cardstock behind the vellum to help it stand out a little better. I punched holes in the top to thread my ribbon through (tutorial coming soon). I attached all my layers and added stickles to my cake.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!! Happy Independence Day if you're in the US!



Recipe
Stamps: Bridal Hanna (Hanna Stamps)
Cardstock: white, aqua mist (Papertrey Ink)
Other paper: vellum
Accents: stickles, aqua mist satin ribbon (Papertrey Ink)
Tools: copic markers, nestability die, cuttlebug embossing folder, crop-a-dile

Bridal Hanna

Bridal Hanna is another set being released on the 4th at Hanna Stamps. I love the images in this set! I wanted to make an elegant card and decided simplicity was the way to go. I stamped my image on white cardstock, colored her, and then cut her out using a nestability oval die. I had some premade cream card bases that I've been wanting to use up. I added my image using dimensional adhesive. I like how the cream cardstock makes the white image pop. Then, I stamped my sentiment (I love the elegant font Melissa used!) below the image and added the pearl dew drops and blue ribbon. I also added stickles to the flowers on my image, but you can't see them in the photo.

I'm hoping to get to stamp today since I haven't been able to for the last few days. Hope you are having a great day!!



Recipe
Stamps: Bridal Hanna (Hanna Stamps), Women of Life (Papertrey Ink)
Cardstock: white (Papertrey Ink), cream card base (CTMH)
Ink: Noir (Palette)
Accents: blue ribbon, dew drops (Robin's Nest), stickles (Ranger)
Tools: copic markers, nestability die