Wednesday Card Quickie...

I needed a couple of super quick & easy "thank you" cards to send out this week, so I thought I'd share :)

 

I don't know if this first card could get any more CAS:

Yep, card base, one stamped sentiment, one stamped border & one Copic marker & blender :)

The recipient of this card is a very elegant & CAS cardmaker, so I tried to emulate that.

I'll share my other one tomorrow!

What do you think?

Stamps:  For Everything (TAC)

Cardstock:  White 110# (PTI)

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo

Copics:  BG10, 0

New TAC catalogue set previews... Day 1

Seminar is here!  Well, more like I'm at Seminar :P  Anyway, as promised, I am gonna share a few quick peeks at some new sets from the new catalogue from The Angel Company!  The first two will be super simple, small, but cute ;)  

First up is this little cutie:

ACK!  Told ya'... ca-yoot!  This little one is from the set called "Pocket Peepers"  which is an add-on set that goes with "Friends and Pockets".  Wanna see what both of those look like?

Fun stuff, right?  LOVE the fancy pocket design... I might be using that one a lot :)  And just look at that frog... and the daisies... and that BABY... seriously sweet.

Don't forget to pop by tomorrow for another peek!

What do you think?

Tuesday quickie post...

...since I'm supposed to be working and all.

Super easy cards today... the first one is from my stamp club night last month: 

 I love making cards with DCWV's 8x8 scalloped cardstock... it adds just the right amount of foof on an otherwise super-simple card.

Stamps:  Toot My Horn, Happy Thoughts

Paper:  DCWV, white Ultrasmooth & black cardstocks

Ink:  Noir & Moulin Rouge Palettes

Other:  Scor-Bug & Scor-Pal, Bone Scrapper's Floss, white ribbon, Glossy Accents, Pop Dots, buttons & black pen

And finally, a truly tiny-scrappy card:

I think it's about 2-1/2" square maybe?  Just the right size to drop in a bag or leave on a desk for a little pick-me-up.

Stamps:  Fleur Birdies, retired sentiment from Playful Pets

Paper:  scarlet & black cardstocks

Ink:  Palette Noir

Other:  unbleached muslin, rhinestone, MM trim, Smooch Spray, edge distresser

That's it!  Now back to the grindstone... ugh.

What do you think?

March of the Snowmen Blog Hop!

Here it is!  The Second Annual March of the Snowmen Blog Hop!

We had so much fun with it last year, we decided to do it all again :)  To jog your memory, HERE is the march from last year.

We've got some very talented & inspirational artists and crafters throughout this hop, so you won't want to miss a blog!  Not to mention that most of us will be giving away a bit of BLOG CANDY along the way!  Be sure to see the details about that at the bottom of this post :)

Now... onward march!

I've chosen to keep it nice and simple today... one little ol' card with one little ol' snowman :)  Don't you just LOVE him?  He's from Stampendous and he just makes me smile.

:)

See?

Not a lot of foof... just a bit of Copic coloring and some glittah baby :)  So as to not bore you with all of it here, just page down a bit for the card details.

And please check out what the rest of these wonderfully talented ladies have created:

Angella Crockett
*YOU ARE HERE*    Barb Foster    *YOU ARE HERE*
Deb Felts
Holly Brown
Jen Carter
JenMarie Taylor
Joan Ervin
Julie Ranae
Kim Sears
Laurie Willison
Linda Lucas
Lynn Stevens
Pam Imholz
Patti Gilliam
Sue Pelletier
Stacy Rogers
Melisa Waldorf

And now... about the blog candy:

I just so happened to have just finished moving my studio from one room to another, so I found a PLETHORA of new, fabulous finds to give away!  So as to not ruin the surprise, I'm not posting a picture...

{insert slightly evil laugh here}

...just know that there will be stamps, inks, trinkets and more to be had!  All you have to do is leave a comment!  Becoming a Follower is always a plus, but not necessary... but how will you find out if you win?!  ;)

What do you think?!

Card details:

Stamp:  "Jolly Snowman" Stampendous

Paper:  Echo Park pp, Bazzill & Neenah cardstocks

Ink:  Tuxedo Memento

Other:  American Crafts stick pins, EK Success edger punch, Fiskars decorative scissors, misc. twill & glitter

Copic markers:  0, BG0000, BG10, BG13, G94, G99, R81, R85, YR14, YR18

"Cel-a-brate good times..."

"... come on!"  doot doot doot doot

Please don't ask... it just popped into my head as I was uploading these photos  :)

This is another set from The Angel Company's newly released catalogue... A Little Something.  Very cute set with several different images you can switch out:  baby booties, rattle, cupcake, and this tiered cake.  And don't you love the little dots?!  Yeah, me too :)

The cake is colored with Copic markers and then I filled in the dots with a blue gel pen.  Quick and easy!

Stamps:  A Little Something

Paper:  Miss Moxie dp, white ultrasmooth, black & Mia's Cottage cardstocks

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo

Other:  Mia's Cottage ribbon, circle punches

Copics:  0, BV20, V01, V06

What do you think?

Double quick Wednesday...

I received a request for super simple, non-holiday cards, so I whipped up these two :)

This friendship card uses the chipboard back from a notepad as the base... recycling at it's finest :)

Stamps:  Friendship Strips (now 25% off!), Swirled Spring Life (Hostess Level A)

Paper:  chipboard, brown cardstock

Ink:  Burnt Umber Palette, Vintage Cream (PTI)

Other:  MS border punch, chocolate ribbon

The yummilicious ribbon?  Another clearance bin find at a LSS.  AND don't you just LOVE my new border punch?!  I have a love/hate relationship with Martha... I either love her products, or totally NOT love them... no in-between.

And how is this for a card quickie?!  Seriously, it took longer for the ink to dry than it did to make the whole card.

Stamps:  Toot My Horn

Paper:  Premium white cardstock

Ink:  Turquoise Gem VM, Noir Palette

Other:  Scor-bug, misc. ribbon

What do you think?

Christmas in {almost} June

I know... "where the heck have I been?"  Enjoying the time off, that's where!  Poot has been busy with the Abdallah Shrine Rodeo all week, so I've pretty much been single as of late :)  The fur-babies and I have had naps and snuggle time, and they've been keeping me company in my stamp room.  Ahhhhhh.  I could get used to this... except for the single part ;)

Real quick today... and super simple.  I've got to get back to my craft dungeon or nap... whichever comes first :)

Nothing like getting a jump on the ol' winter holiday cards :)  And this little snowman is one of my faves... I'm sure you recognize him from some previous cards.  He's so cute, and quick to color.

Stamps:  Hello Snow (retired), Ornamental Snowflakes

Paper:  White UltraSmooth, Premium white, & DCWV cardstocks

Ink:  Noir & Cote d'Azure Palettes

Other:  Scor-bug, white twill

Copics:  0, BV20, BG02, BG05, V99, YR18

If I do some more like this, I'll add a thin black mat behind the main image panel... it just needs a little pop.  I do love that blue color... so wintery :)

What do you think?

Friday quickie post...

... so I can get it in gear & start loading all of that paper crafting product into the Xterra for the crop vendor gig in Spring Hill!  If you are in the area and want to pop in, go to Crop-N-Doodle-Do's website for directions.  I'll have current product as well as discontinuing, & already retired items!

I'll also have my coloring arsenal with me, so if you want a few live tips, come on by!  I usually leave all of my scrapping stuff at home... it's easier to just bring stuff to color so I don't end up overloading my vehicle with stuff I won't get to use!  I know, a crop is supposed to be time to get your pages done, but I'm just a rebel that way ;)

On to the fun stuff for today!  This almost-one-layer card showcases an upcoming stamp set that will be available in May & June only!!  I really like the monochromatic look.  And even though there is a bow & butterflies, it could almost pass for a guy card.  Maybe.  I don't know.

Stamps:  Found Joy (coming soon!)

Paper:  kraft & brown cardstocks

Ink:  Burnt Umber Palette & VersaMark

Other:  EK Success edger punch, foam tape, misc. ribbon & pearls

I LOVE that edger punch.  I used it for the tag panel... turned out pretty good.  I edged everything in BU ink with a manicurist pad for a softer look.

What do you think?

Goofy golf guy...

How fun is this?!  I'm really diggin' this month's special stamp set, Greatest Dad,  from TAC.  First the deer, then this golf ball... and you've GOT to see the dad with the ladder... too dang funny.  I haven't colored that one up yet, but I will be soon.

 But back to this guy.  Super quick and easy to color up!  Look at the tee... doesn't it TOTALLY look like real wood?  Like totally... good grief... how 80's am I?  ANYWAY... what's great about the golf ball?  Well, it's mostly white :)  No fuss color options there, right?  

Stamps:  Greatest Dad, Playful Pets (sentiment)

Paper:  Rustic Chic dp; kraft, brown, ivory ultrasmooth, & DCWV green cardstocks

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo, Burnt Umber Palette

Other:  1/2" & 3/4" circle punches, misc. ribbon

Copics:  BV20, YR24, E53, E57, YG01, YG06, G21, G85, 0

I'm thinking Father's Day card... I know my K9 kids won't be making a card for Poot, so I need to do it :)  Poot IS a golfer-of-sorts...

What do you think?!

Yes, I'm officially an old lady...

... Friday night and I vegged out and watched the movie Julie & Julia... or is it Julia & Julie?  At any rate, I liked it... very cute, and I really liked that it was based on two true stories.  Definite chick flick... Poot decided to watch some dude movie.  THAT'S when you know you've been married for a while AND you're getting older... you are both at home on a Friday night watching movies in totally different rooms :)

Sooooooooo back to some cuteness for the evening!  Isn't he JUST that?!  I know!  I love these little Spunky Sprite images.  

Stamps:  Spunky Sprite Boys, Awesome Blossoms, Bears & Bubbles

Paper:  Reece, Winchester, basic black & white Ultra Smooth cardstocks

Ink:  Ballet Blue Palette, Gingerbread VM, Tuxedo Memento

Other:  Scor-Bug, Crystal Lacquer

Copics:  BV20, BV23, YR23, YR24, BG10, BG72, E000, E02, E11, 0

I LOVE the lacquer on random bubbles... turned out so cool IRL.  I am also in love with Awesome Blossoms... bold graphic flowers & polka dots... what could be better?!

Today I also got another card done!  Actually, I did four... I know... I'll wait for you to pull yourself up off the floor and sit back down...

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I did another TAC card, AND two that will be over at my creepy blog.  I felt sooooo freakin' productive.  Is it because I didn't have to put on make up and that I got to wear jammies all day?

{insert perplexed pondering look here}

Back to tonight's card...

What do you think?

StampItCrazy Green Challenge...

Ok... JUST under the wire :)  This is for Stamp It Crazy's Green Week Challenge #2!  My version of a leprechaun... since I don't own any leppy stamps, I made this SIC santa image into one.

Stamps:  santa (StampItCrazy), Trendy Greetings
Paper:  premium white & Bazzil black
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo
Other:  Copic markers, Offray ribbon & foam tape

Super simple & quick...

What do you think?

Simply Silly Saturday...

"Dude..."

"Sweet..."

"Dude..."

Sweet..."

Is there a certain stupid movie that came to mind when you read that?  It will come to you... give it a minute...

Stamps:  All Smiles, Little Cupcake, Robots
Paper:  white premium & UltraSmooth cardstocks
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo
Other:  Copic markers, Scor-Bug, Micron pen, Signo white gel pen, misc. ribbon, foam tape

The ice cream cone was one that I completed at the Copic certification class.  The sentiment is TOTALLY skewed, but I guess that's part of the handmade process, right?  hmmm...


A little fun for today... the very first person to correctly name the movie from which I stole this sentiment gets this card and a little paper crafty fun sumpin' sumpin' from me :)  You have to comment on this post... if you are viewing this on Facebook or your reader, please go here:  http://fosterdesignhouse.blogspot.com to the March 20th post.

What do you think?

Blue Frog-Prince

Remember this little guy from my Copic class?  Well, I threw together this quick & easy card so I can say I accomplished something tonight!  It's missing something, but I think it's because it's a boy card & I can't add ribbons & bows & what-not :)

And maybe it isn't a boy card -boy card... the ribbon-y decked- out purple pillow & the o-so- slightly glittered crown might be givin' THAT away ;)  Still stinkin' cute!

Stamps:  Fairytale Fun, This Boy
Paper:  Sands of Time SWIC, and DCWV blue, white UltraSmooth, kraft, & black cardstocks
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo, Burnt Umber Palette
Other:  Copic markers, sky blue glitter gel pen, EK Success edger punch, WeR MM grommet, misc. large brad

I'll be off cropping tomorrow!  I've packed a ton of junk that I will never freakin' touch while I'm there (of course).  I really wish I was a pre-planner for that stuff... but I never know on what I'll wish to work.  Here's hoping to not throw my back out while loading the Xterra  {raising imaginary gin & tonic here}  ;)

What do you think?

Missing my mojo... majorly!

I can't seem to find it... have you guys seen it anywhere?  Did someone borrow it and forget to tell me?  WTH?!  So, all I have for you today is this 2-second card.

Stamps:  Fun Skulls, Linear Sentiments, Tiny Tidbits (Hostess Level A)
Paper:  Premium white cardstock
Ink:  Noir Palette
Other:  Scor-Pal, paper flower

I am hoping to have something of substance for you soon :)

What do you think?
It doesn't look too...ummm... "wow, I hope this gift of wine isn't tainted" or anything... does it?  ;)
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Awwwwwwwww...

... aren't these cute?!  I wanted to use up those adorable scalloped left-overs from a couple of posts back, so I made some little gift enclosure cards.  AND I was able to rid myself of a couple of more bits from my scrap pile... which always makes me happy. 

:)

See?

Stamps:  Toot My Horn & Fabulous Frames (available Feb. 1st!!), retired sentiment
Paper:  DCWV, Black, & White UltraSmooth cardstocks
Ink:  Raw Sienna & Noir Palettes
Other:  Stardust clear glitter pen, WeR eyelets, misc. ribbon, Black Scrapper's Floss, Michaels' floral feltie, Labels 4 Nesties, Sophia and In Bloom Buttons & Blossoms

For the little VW bug, I stamped the image, cut it out, added the eyelets as tires (great idea, Laurie!), and finished it by adding a bit of glitter pen accents.  It's up on foam tape to balance out the eyelet thickness.  The black strip of cardstock is supposed to read as "street"... hope you picked that up ;)

I love  this "friend" card... all those layers and feltie texture.  I've always been weird about felt... it feels funny... and NOT in a good way.  I must be facing my fears as of late :)   
"Facing fears of funny feeling felt"... say that 10 times really fast.

What do you think?

Some good news:  I've got the new Serendipity Street spring catalogues in hand!

Some really good news:  I'm fortunate enough to have some of my work in the catalogue!  I know!  Very exciting!  
If you would like to get a copy, just email me for details: barbi007@kc.rr.com 


btw... this new blog template has the comment section at the top under the title... it's kinda confusing... sorry!
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Felty Frugal Find

You know that I love a bargain, right?  And you might remember this papercrafting beauty that I picked up last year.  Well, Michaels did it again, this time with this round flowery felt lovely!  A pack of four for $1.  SCORE!

I'm usually not a yellow person, but I thought it paired up nicely with this aqua card base made from THIS cardstock stack.  I used PTI's Summer Sunrise Palette Ink with this month's Stamp of the Month, Leafy Trees.  The sentiment is from Trendy Greetings, and is one of my go-to greeting sets... I'll never part with it!  It is stamped with Noir Palette ink.

I sanded the edges of the card base a bit so the white core show through... shabby is good :)  What makes me happy is that I actually made a birthday card... I don't know why I don't make more... I am needing them all the time!  This was so quick to make, I should go back to M's and grab some more of these felties!



What do you think?
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More love...

... are ya' feelin' it?  :)  It is a BRIGHT & sunny day today after the constant snowfall of yesterday... and colder than a witch's... well, you get the idea.  As I look outside the back door, I see some cute little footie prints that have made a couple of paths in the snow.  No snow angels or frolicking through the drifts... my babies aren't that crazy today ;)

Today's bit-o-love is another simple one... I DID do a more layered card that you'll see in a couple of days or so... and it's not all lovey, just in case you need a break from it :)

Stamps:  Leafy Trees, This Girl
Paper:  White UltraSmooth, Scarlet & Black cardstocks
Ink:  L'Amore Red & Noir Palettes
Colorant:  marker huffing with Tombows
Other:  Scor-Bug, WeR eyelets, EK Success edger punch



Kinda gothy... maybe.  But more guy-ish than anything, right?  No ribbon, no Stickles... just cardstock & hardware.  Easy peasy.


What do you think?
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