See You!!

Hello Friends,
Today I’m sharing a card I made for my Boss and his Wife that left Brazil after 3 years living here..
It is always a pitty when Bosses leave, we always get attach to them, working on a daily basis and getting closer to their family!  I will miss them!
I had to choose my favorite stamp for this occasion and of course my favorite color!
So, here goes my card:

This is Farewell Tilda and it is from Magnolia Stamps.  I colored it with copic markers! Embossing was made with the paper studio folder. Scalloped die cut is from spellbinders nestabilities. Glitter is crystal color from Tim Holtz.
Cardstocks, pearls, lace are from my stash.

I’m entering this card in the following cards:

YNS: sketch (2 Jun)
Boutique Magnolia: girlie things (28 Jun)
Marvelous Magnolia: anything goes (8Jul)
7 Kids College: anything goes (1 Jul)
Divas by Design: favorite stamp (1 Jul)
Simon Says Stamp: anything goes (1 Jul)
Thanks for stopping by today!
Vivi

Thank You!

Hello Friends,

It is Thursday, so it is time for a new challenge a t C.R.A.F.T Challenge and I made a new card as Guest Designer for the month. The theme for this week is Thank you.

Here is my card:

This image is called Happy Flowers and it is from Sassy & Sassy Stamps and I colored the image with copic markers! Sentiment is from Wild Rose Studio and ink is Lady Bug memento. Die cuts are scalloped and standard circles and Floral and standard ovals!  Crystals are from my stash!

Sponsor 1: Inky Impressions

Prize is a $10 certifcate for Inky Impressions

 

Sponsor 2: Doctor Digi House of Stamps

The prize is 2 digis from the shop.

Sponsor 3: Sweet n Sassy

Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps is a small, family-owned, Christian company offering exclusive images and designs in both clear and digital stamps.  We also carry a small number of exclusive die designs, some of which coordinate with our stamps.

The prize is a $10 voucher for their shop.

Sponsor 4: LEJ Designs

Prize is 3 images from LEJ Designs of choice.

 

Sponsor for Top3:

CraftsuPrint

I’m joining the following challenges:

Feeling Sketchy: sketch (28 Jun)
4 Krafty Girlz: anything goes (9 Jul)
Aud Sentiments: 2 word sentiments (1 Jul)
Addicted to Stamps Challenge: anything goes (1 Jul)
Fantastic Tuesday: anything goes (30 Jun)
Just Inspirational Challenges: anything goes (30 Jun)
Crafting from the Heart: anything goes (30 Jun)
Crafty Boots: thank you (5 Jul)
One Stitch at Time: anything goes (28 Jun)
Ditzi Digi Design: anything goes (28 Jun)
Simon Says Stamp: anything goes

Thanks for stopping by today!

Vivi

Lana!

Hello Friends,

Today I bring the last card I made during the Kraftin Kimmie online krafty krop last Saturday with my friend Anna!

The theme of this challenge is All things shimmery, take a look at my card:

Here is a close up on the shimmery.. I used polar white flower soft:

 

This image is called Lana and it is from Kraftin Kimmie Stamps and the artist who drawn it is Annie Rodrigue. I colored the image with copic markers. Embossing folders is from The Paper Studio, flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts. Lace, cardstock and rhinestone are from my stash!

I’m entering this card in the following challenges:

Kraftin Kimmie: all things shimmery (29 Jun)
Through Craftroom Door: anything goes (30 Jun)
Stamps & Fun: lace (28 Jun)
Moo-Mania: Cinema-Movies
Simon Says Stamp: anything goes

Thanks for stopping by!

Vivi

Lilybelle!

Hello Friends,
Today I bring the 3rd card I made for the online Kraftin Kimmie Krafty Krop!
This is the challenge#3 and the theme is unconventional colours!!
So with that in mind I decided to color the hair with purple color, take a look:

This stamp is called Lilybelle and it is from Kraftin Kimmie Stamps. It is drawn by the artist Annie Rodrigue! I colored the image with copic markers! Swirl embossing folders is from Sizzix, cardstock is from Wild Rose Studio. Stickles is crystal color from Tim Holtz.
Ribbon and Crystals are my stash.
I’m entering this card in the following challenges:
Kraftin Kimmie: unconventional colours (29 Jun)
Scrap it Girl: things with wings (29 Jun)
Sketch Saturday: sketch (26 Jun)
Incy Wincy Designs: things with wings (28 Jun)

Thanks for stopping by!
Vivi

Just a Whisper!!!

Hello Friends,
it is time for a new sketch challenge at Sketch N Stash Challenge blog and for this fortnight we have this sketch:

And our Sponsors are:

- Crafty Individulas

and

Delicious Doodles

And here is my card following the sketch:


This image is called Just a Whisper and it is from Sassy Cheryl’s Stamps.  I have colored it with copic markers B97, B95, B93, R59, R56, R46, E37, E33, E53, E11, E00, R20, YG67, YG63, YG03, Y18.

Die cut is from spellbinders nestabilities, sentimenti is from Wild Rose Studio and in is Lady Bug from Memento. I added a bit of stickles all around the circle. Die cut is also from spellbinders nestabilities.
Dots embossing template is from Sizzix, flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts and lace, pattern paper, lady bug buttons and crystals are from my stash.

I’m entering this card in the following challenge:
Sassy Cheryl Challenge -Show me Thrusdays: anything goes
Kraftin Kimmie: 2 or more stamps (29 Jun)

Thanks for stopping by today!
Vivi

Aphrodite!

Hello Friends,

Today I bring one more card I made for the online Kraftin Kimmie Krafty Krop!

As I mentioned every 3 hours Kimmie posted a new challenge… I made 4 different  cards,  now it is the 2nd card.  For this card I used the following sketch from Mojo Monday:

I’m posting for the challenge#2 which the theme is Paper Picieng, take a look at my card:

And here a close ups:

This image is called Aphrodite and it is from Kraftin Kimmie Stamps. It is drawn by the Artist Annie Rodrigue! I have colored it with copic markers! I added gold stickles from Tim Holtz. Lacey and Standard square are from spellbinders nestabilities. White Flower is from Wild Orcid Craft. Crystal, Ribbon, Charm, pattern papers are from my stash!

I’m joining the following challenges:

Kraftin Kimmie: paper piecing (29 Jun)
Mojo Monday: sketch (23 Jun)
One Crazy Stamper: glitter and ribbon (28 Jun)
Crafty Catz: Stitching (25 Jun)
4 Krafty Girlz: anything goes (24 Jun)
Charisma Cardz: glitter (24 Jun)
Sweet Stampin: paper pieced (27 Jun)

Thanks for stopping by!

Vivi

Priya from India!!!

 

Hello Friends,

Today I had so much fun! I had again a virtudal crop day with my friend Anna and we joined the online Kraftin Kimmie Krafty Krop!

Every 3 hours Kimmie posted a new challenge… I made 4 different 4cards aahah.. gosh.. I think I have never made so many cards in one day.. lucky me I had all the images already colored ahahah

Here goes the pic of Anna  & I:

 

And our first project theme is Fussy cutting. Here is my card:This image is called  Priya from India by Kraftin Kimmie Stamps and it is drawn by the artist Annie Rodrigue. I colored the image with copic markers.
Die cuts are from spellbinders nestabilities. Swirls Embossing folders are from Sizzix. Border was cut with Magnolia dir cut. Flowers are from Wild Orchid Craft. Crystals and ribbon are from stash. Glitter is crystal from Tim Holtz.

I’m joining the follwing challenges:

Kraftin Kimmie: Fussy Cutting (29 Jun)
A Girl Who Crafts: anythin goes (30 Jun)
Crafting Muskteers: stamped image (28 Jun)
Dream Factory: Around the World in 80 Days (8 Jul)
One Crazy Stamper: glitter and ribbon (28 Jun)
7 Kids College: anything goes (1 Jul)
A Die for a Sketch: anything goes (29 Jun)
We do Doobadoo: ribbon
Crafty Catz: Stitching (25 Jun)
4 Krafty Girlz: anything goes (24 Jun)
Charisma Cardz: glitter (24 Jun)

Thanks for stopping by today!

Vivi

Sorry, I’m late but not quite lol

Hello Friends,

I had a wonderful time yesterday as I could get together with a dearest friend of mine and have a virtual crop with her via Skype.. She leaves in another state of Brazil, so as we cannot fly often to each others house we found a way to have fun together.. here is a picture of the 2 of us online ahahah

Ok, Yesterday we worked in 2 projects.. 1 LO and 1 card.. today I’m showing the card..  I used this sketch from Sassy Cheryl Challenge 

 

take a look at my card:

This image is from Once upon a Time set from Kraftin Kimmie Stamps, drawn by Cheryl Alger  and I have colored with copic markers.

Flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts. Oval Beaded and Standard Ovals are from spellbinders nestabilities. Dot Embossing Template is from Embossalicious. Pattern paper, polka dot ribbon and crystal and butterfly 3D sticker are from my stash.

I’m joining the following challenges:

Sassy Cheryl Challenge: sketch (26 Jun)
Kraftin Kimmie: anything goes on wonderful Wednesdays
Brown Sugar: dots and/or stripes (25 Jun)
Craftitude: flowers and/or lace (25 Jun)
Creative Knockouts: embossing (25 Jun)
Crafty Ribbons: spotty ribbons (24 Jun)
Red Rubber Inspirationals: emboss it (25 Jun)
7 Kids College: anything goes (1 Jul)
Loves Rubber Stamps: spot and dots (23 Jun)
Through Craftroom Door: anything goes (23 Jun)
Crafting from the Heart: anything goes (22 Jun)
Love to Create: anything goes (22 Jun)

Thanks for stopping by!

Vivi

Happy Birthday my Dearest Friend!!!

Hello Friends,

Today it is my Dearest & Beloved Friend Gail’s Birthday.. I made a box card for her with the flower fantasy stamp that is one of my favorite!!

Take a look:

And here a close up:

I have colored the image with copic markers, fence and tree die cuts are from Magnolia, rose flowers on the tree are Wild Orchid Crafts.
Scalloped and standard circles die cuts are from spellbinders nestabilities. Sentiment is from Wild Rose Studio. Patter Papers and half pealrs are from my stash!

With this card I sent few scrap goodies and I asked my friend Mara to make a Tilda dool specially for her, take a look:

I hope Gail likes it!!

Ok, I’m entering my box card in the following challenge:
Sweet Stampin: say with flowers (19 Jun)
Crafty Catz: use 2 different dies (18 Jun)
In the Pink: flower garden (24 Jun)
Sassy Cheryl Challenge -Show me Thrusdays: anything goes (14 Jun)
7 Kids College: anything goes (16 Jun)
Divas by Design: anything magnolia (16 Jun)

Thanks for stopping by today!

Vivi

Christmas Cheer!

Hello Friends,

It is Thursday, so it is time for a new challenge a t C.R.A.F.T Challenge woohoo!

I made a new card as Guest Designer as the theme for this week is Christmas

These are the sponsors for this week:

Here are the fabulous sponsors for this challenge:

Sponsor 1: Yours or Mine Papercrafts

The prize is



Sponsor 2: Bugaboo Stamps



Prize is 7 free images from Bugaboo Stamps.

Sponsor 3: QKR Stampede

Company Bio:
Do you have a sense of humor? Are you looking for a cute stamp? Then, we are the company for you! QKR Stampede is the somewhat cute somewhat quirky rubber and digital stamp company. We Showcase the artwork of Ken Herrod, who had a unique, somewhat quirky style with lots of humor and character. You are sure to get a chuckle out of our stamps! We have been offering our unique stamps and supplies to the craft industry for over 15 years. At QKR Stampede our images are available as unmounted, natural red rubber stamps OR as digital stamps! If QKR Stampede Stamps aren't exactly what you are looking for, Don't miss out on the sister companies: Eureka Stamps,  Biblical Impressions Rubber Stamps, or the newest addition; Alluring Impressions.



The Prize is 5 Digital Images of choice.

Sponsor 4: The Stamping Boutique

The winner will receive 3 images of their choice. PLEASE NOTE:  if the winner used a STAMPING BOUTIQUE image they will receive 4 images of their choice.


Sponsor 5: Sunflowerfield



The prize is

I used Christmas Cheer image from QKR Stampede and I colored it with copic markers, take a look:

 

 

Sentiment is from Wild Rose Studio and ink fro Memento! Die cuts are standard & beaded ovals and standard & scallopled circles are spellbinders nestabilities. Snowflakes embossing template is from Darice. Pattern paper, doily, lace and half pearls are from my stash.

I’m joining the following challenges:

Glitter N Sparkle: use a digi (13 June)
One Stitch at Time: use a digi (13 June)
Sketchy Colors: sketch (13 June)
CCC Digi Creations: Digi/Die cut (14 June)
Completely Christmas: anything goes (13 June)
Crafty Hazel Nuts Christmas: anything goes (30 June)

Thanks for stopping by today!

Vivi

Card box!

Hi Friends,

I want to share my card box! I made quite a few of them but as I sent them as birthday cards I couldnt show them before :)

so here goes:

Here is a closer view on the image, flowers and butterfly:

This one I made for a swap,  I could not stop myself in making in my fave color hahah yes, purple hahah

Tilda image is from Magnolia stamps and it is colored with copic markers. Flowers and heart swirls are die cuts also from Magnolia stamps. Butterly is from Memory box! Scalloped and standard circle dies are spellbindes nestabilities. I used my big shot machine to cut them!

 

I’ entering this card in the following challenges:
Everybody Art: another card form (15 June)
Through Craftroom Door: anything goes (23 June)
Card Mania: flowers (12 June)

I hope you liked my card box and thank you so much for stopping by!

Vivi

Fish Swirl Mermaid!!

Hello Friends,

it is time for a new sketch challenge at Sketch N Stash Challenge blog and for this fortnight we have this sketch:

And the prize is offered by Inky Impressions

 

I decorated a kraft bag, take a look:

I fell in love in a new line of digital stamps, well, at least it is a new line of stamps for me..:)   it is called Simply Betty, here is Fish Swirl Mermaid  image:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

take a look closer view:

I have colored it with copic markers! Embossing template used here is from Sizzix. Standard, scalloped and beaded ovals are spellbinders nestabilities. Flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts. Doily, lace, cardstock, crystals and ribbon are from my stash!

I’m joining the following challenges:

CCC Digi Creations: use a digi/die cut (13 June)
One Stitch at Time: use a digi (13 June)

Now come on over to play with us, you have till June 22nd to enter your project!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Vivi

Bonjour mon Ami!

Hello Friends,

Happy Sunday!!!

Well, I have decided to start scrapbooking my photos.. From now on at least once a month I’ll add a LO to my blog.

I lived in England for a couple of years long time ago and I have been travelling with my husband so I have many many beautiful photos, digitals and no digitals ones, it is a big shame do not scrap them! :) I hope you enjoy them!

But please, keep in mind I am new to scrapbooking so my pages are going to be simple and of course my beloved stamps will be part of it when the sketch allows me!

I followed this sketch:

 

I decided to get the pictures from my trip to Paris with Hubby in 2007, so I picked Michele image from Kraftin Kimmie Stamps:

I colored her with copic markers E37, E33, E53, E11, E00, YR04, YR02, YR00, YG67, YG63, YG61, R81, RV00, RV000, RY24, C1, Copic spica buttermilk.

Take a look at my page:

Border punch is from Martha Stewart. Flourish and the hearts are from Sizzix die cut, Flowers are from Petalloo, Sentiment comes with the stamp. Ink on the sentiment is Memento. die cut is standart and scalloped oval spellbinders nestabilities! Cardstocks are a DCWV paper pad. Crystals and lace are from my stash.  Cream Big Circle I created in my Silhouette and embossed with sizzix embossing polka dots template.

I’m entering this LO in the following challenges:

Kraftin Kimmie: Wednesday Anything goes
Amuse Challenges: dies (15 June)
Color Me Creative: anything goes
Crafting Muskteers: stamped image (30 June)
Flat Friends Challenge: not a card (30 June)
The West Wind: embossing (9 June)
Totally Gorjuss: embossing (13 June)
Left of Center: At the Movies = Midnigh in Paris (19 June)
7 Kids College: anything goes with Embossing (17 June)

Thanks for stopping by Today!

Vivi

Just a Whisper!!

Hello Friends,

I have a new card to share today…

Few days ago I was lucky enough to win a digi at Sassy Cheryl’s challenge Blog and I picked the cute and brand new Just a Whisper image:

And I could not wait too long to color her up.. but I had to color twice lol, take a look:

So Today I sharing one of the cards I made with one of the colored images, take a look:

Isn’t she a cutie??  I’m so in love!!!  I have colored her with copic markers RV69, RV66 RV63, C9, C7, C5, E11, E00, E56.

Lacey , scalloped and Standard circle die cut are from spellbinders nestabilities, Sentiment is from Wild Rose Studio and ink is Sweet Plum Memento.

Patter Papers are from Desert Blossoms – first edition paper pad. Red rose is from Wild Orchid Craft and crystal from my stash.

I’m entering this card in the following challenges:

Sassy Cheryl Challenge: doodle it (15 June)
Sweet Sketch Wednesday: sketch (09 June)
Color Me Creative: anything goes (20 June)
Papertake Weekly: anything goes (09 June)
Scraopbooker PHD: use your die cuts (15 June)
The Paper Shelter: flowers (9 June)
Crafty Sentiments: anything goes (8 June)
Loves Rubber STamps: anything goes (9 June)

Thanks for stopping by!

Vivi