Coffee, Cookies and Copic :: I was Knighted

Yes!!!!!!!!! I was knighted by Sally (she is the sweetest thing!). I am now a Copic certified designer. I am joking about the knight thing hahha...but you that now hold that holly badge know the feeling : ). 

I travel a lot to get to that class and I had good time. My classmates were fun and very participative, lots of good questions were posted at the Q&A. I learned a lot and had a lot of insights and aha's moments! At the end of the day I was tired but with a good feeling that I was taking home a lot of good ideas and knowledge! 
I am in the mood to celebrate! I think I am ready to reveal my candy pic! I was adding goodies in the mean time : ). Come back to the reveal at the end of this week! Cheers!
xo, anaRy.

Pamper yourself!

Hello everyone! The word of the day is pamper. Yes, yesterday was international woman's day! So do whatever you feel like it! Take easy, relax, get yourself something nice...drink that forbidden hot chocolate with a peak of nice whipped cream! Dance, sing, read a delightful book, take a nap with a gorgeous eye mask, give a speech...it seems like we've earned : ) (Yes we did!). Hey the boys got their day....or what do you think "The super bowl:" is? .heheh. 

Well, this card was inspired by all of us...ladies. Just a little note to remind all of us amidst our busy lifes...how a ladies should be cared for : )....oh...diamonds are not my thing...but it doesn't hurt. ha? ; )

This & That

¤ Markers & Pens:Copic Roooo, R22, R81,R82,B000, BG0000, BG000,BG15, BV000, BV13, YG20, YG21, YG23, Y000,Y23, Y32, G20, YR0000,YR24, E0000,E00, E02,E11. Multiliners, prisma markers liners, White signo pen.

¤ Ink & stamps:No stamps. Design hand drawn by me : )

¤ Embellishments: Mini jewels, Pearl ribbon, Rain dots, handmade embellishment (recycled chocolate wrapper - mirror detail)

¤ Embossing & Die cuts: Cuttlebug embossing folders Rills, tiny mosaic, tiny bubbles, Die cut silhouette library (Samantha Walker), Ribbon, Glitter.

¤ Paper: Cardstock, DCWV Linen closet, Nennah paper.

¤ Tools: SizzixBig kick, Silhouette.
Challenges: Pile it on - #9

                  Copic creations
                 Simon says : Mothers day/ girly 
                 Lexis Creations: Anything goes
                 Practical Scrappers: White pens and marker
                 Saturday Spotlight : Hey Girlfriend!
                 The Crazy challenge : Triple it
                 StampinfortheWeekend: monochromatic
                 Crafty Creations : monochromatic
                 PaperplayChallenge: Just because
                 A spoon of sugar: recycle
                 Stamp, Scrap and doodle: Open
                 Creative card crew: Celebration

Bildie Challenge #3!

Phew, I wanted so much to participate in the Bildie Challenge, Bring the Bling...that I push my craft gears and speed and here it is! My first Bildie Card! This image was a great piece for coloring...the whole card flowed without a single sketch! I will come back later with my this and that with colors and everything I used...I hope you like my newest friend. Oh, you can join too just go to Bildmalarna challenge!

This & That

¤ Markers & Pens: Copics Eoo, E11,E71, E95, Rooo, R30, W1, W2, Rv00, Rv06, Rv13, Rv23, V01, v17, Bvoo, Yr65, Y02, Bg000, Bg01, Bg72, Multiliners, spycas, white signo pen.  

¤ Ink & stamps:Memento tuxedo black & versa magic.BILDMALARNA STAMP

¤ Embellishments: Rhinestones flowers, ribbons, gross grain tape, glitter.

¤ Embossing & Die cuts: Cuttle bug die cut mini labels, silhouette library.

¤ Paper: Nennah, cardstock various, DCWV.

¤ Tools:Sizzix big kick, silhouette, martha stewart punch.
¤ Bildmalarnas stamps and other items in this list can be found at stampingscrapping.com!

Magnolia Stamp :: Pink & Chocolate :: Chance to Win a Magnolia INK at MSL Challenge!

Hello! This week's challenge at Magnolia Stamp lovers is YUMMY! Not only the theme of this challenge is Pink & Chocolate, but the winner will receive the FAIRY TALE edition from MAGNOLIA INK! Yeah, you got it right! One of you will receive one of the hottest magazines in the world of stamping today! Thanks Cindy! I am soooo excited for you all!!!

When I came across the theme for this new challenge..one thing came to my mind...coffee, chocolate and a romantic set! So I said: "Why not Paris?!" (of course the dog was looking at me like...what the hell?!!). The next step was to look thru my clear stamps and find images to create the background. I was hoping to set the cafe mood for my Maggie. I also had an opportunity to create some hand made embellishments to give a little extra charm...I really had the best time making this little cup of espresso and a chocolate bar. Well, I guess now I better crank up the espresso machine! See y'all at MSL challenge!

This & That

¤ Markers & Pens: E00, E11, E31, E33, E35, E37, E53, E71, e95, O, y15, y17, rooo, r20 , r23, r35, r43, rv13, rv06, w3; White signo pen.

¤ Ink & stamps: memento tuxedo black, London fog, desert sand; distress burlap, lipstick, tattered rose; versa magic Sahara sand, pixie dust. MAGNOLIA pARIS sTAMP, CLEAR STAMPS VARIOUS.

¤ Embellishments: Ribbon, robin's nest; hand made embelishments, GLITTER

¤ Embossing & Die cuts: Nestabilities, CB embossing folder, Martha Stewart punch.

¤ Paper: white CARD STOCK, nENAH PAPER,, dcwv MAT STACK.

¤ Tools: SIZZIX BIG KICK
¤ maGNOLIA STAMPS AND OTHER ITEMS ON THIS LIST CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.STAMPSCRAPPING.COM

The tender trap :: Wedding

Hey all! How you all have been? Well I am trying to keep my groove going and keep the card coming! I felt so inspired by so many beautiful cards that were submitted to the Magazine Cards (at Caardvacks blog)...that I decided to get my little bride in that beautiful pantheon of great cards.

Oh how I enjoy to working with little tiny pearls and making tiny hand drawn details. The flowers and the bow were hand made and put together, so as the little glass beads details.

I just love the challenges that are being put out there, it is sort of little Olympics for us papercrafters..(yeah I am an Olympic fan!). I am in for the beautiful and interesting challenges challenges, and may the cutest card win the gold! Well, being publish at an amazing magazine...that is quite the same, right?

Well we cannot put a wedding card without singing "Here comes the bride..."

This & That

¤ Markers & Pens: cOPIC MARKERS EOO,E11, E25, E33, E37, E53, Y 15, W1, W5, R000, R11, R29, R23, R53, YG 00, YG 03, YG 41, mULTILINERS, WHITE SIGNO PEN.

¤ Ink & stamps: nO INK OR STAMPS.

¤ Embellishments: RIBBON, ROBBIN'S NESY, 1/2 PEARLS, PERAL STRING, GLASS BEADS, GLITTER.

¤ Embossing & Die cuts: SWISS DOTS EMBOSSING FOLDER, SIHOUETTE CUT (samantha walker).

¤ Paper: nENNAH PAPER, CARDSTOCK AND dcWV LUXURY STACK.

¤ Tools: SIZZIX BIG KICK, SILHOUETTE.


¤ Challenges : Pile it on: Flowers 
                           The practical scrapper: flowers

Magnolia stamp:: Carnaval!!!!!!!

Hellooooo dear friends! Open the streets because the magnolia fans came to party! It is Carnaval at Magnolia stamp lovers! I am honored to be hosting Challenge #4, and to celebrate I choose Carnaval as a theme! So bring the bling, the pearls and the beads because it is time to have fun fun fun!
Carnaval just started down in Rio and Mardi Gras in New Orleans will be sweet (for the lovely people of Louisiana and Saints fans!)...ah and who can forget the happy and colorful streets of Venice! 
I had a load of fun making this card. I had all the little elements stuck in my head for a long time! It took  me a little while to put together ( this one will be a record in my book) but i had planned to make some things from scratch and that takes a little planning and time to execute :). The idea here was to bring the vibe of Colombina, the eternal pair of the Pierrot, the ultimate romantic couple of many many carnavals...I hope you like my Colombina and its embellishments...
Now follow me to Magnolia Stamp Lovers to learn the rules of this Challenge and get the party going! You could win a lovely prize, thanks to Cindy from Stampingscrapping.com

This & That

¤ Markers & Pens: Copic b000, b00, b02, b32, b60, bg07, bg47, e00,e11,e35, e95, r00,r11,r20,y15,y17,y28,yg15, N3,(o). Copic multilines, Prisma liners, White signo marker.

¤ Ink & stamps: Magnolia Stamp,  memento ink, versa magic dew drops

¤ Embellishments: Glass beads, robbin's nest, 1/2 pearls, sting pearls, rhinestones, glitter, ribbon, lace, handmade embelishments.

¤ Embossing & Die cuts: Spot and dots embosing folder CB, nestabilities labels 3.

¤ Paper: dcwv, cardstock and nennah paper

¤ Tools: sizziz big kick, carving tools.
¤ Get your list ready and go to party at cindy's shop! Stampingscrapping.com

Happy New Year :: Year of the Tiger

Let's celebrate! It is Chinese New Year~ Since I started making cards I am following all the holidays :) . This is the year of the Tiger! Let me say Chinese New year celebrations are so pretty. So many bright and beautiful colors! It is hard to resist this beautiful celebration without a card. In this card I colored one of my designs...some of the detail are all done by hand.

I hope the colorful creation will bring a little cheer to your day...Boy do we need a cheer! We officially had the snowiest season ever! It is simply spectacular outside..beautiful. It is amazing how nature can give a show every season! I just wished that would not stop me to get some General Tsao dish ; )....because I am just as hungry as a tiger! Grrrr. What is your favorite chinese dish...drop a note and tell me!


This & That

¤ Markers & Pens: Copic , white signo marker

¤ Ink & stamps: Copic multiliner

¤ Embellishments: Glitter and microbeads

¤ Embossing & Die cuts: swiss dots CB, silhouette library

¤ Paper: Cardstock,,vellum

¤ Tools: sizziz big kick, silhouette
¤ 
Challenges : Copic color challenge :: #51

Oh la la lamour :: Magnolia Stamp

 

This week's Challenge (#3) at Magnolia Stamp Lovers our dear Cindy2 came up with a super nice theme. Bows or buttons or both! How cool is that?! We always put a little bow somewhere....isn't that true? : ). So join us for this super friendly challenge! You can win a Magnolia stamp plus a scent your card! I have scent your card...and I love it. I use to scent my room..it is so delicious...my craft area is a little messy but smell wonders.

Since we are so close to one of those romantic holidays I decided to make a romantic Mag card! Oh yeah, candle light dinner, red roses, nice red wine...and Barry White...
Oh yeah...Valentine's day is just around the corner! February has been a remarkable month...and love is definitely in the air!

This & That

¤ Markers & Pens: Copics R43, rv11,r02 rooo rv06 r20, bg000, bg01, bg15, bg45, bg75, e00, e02, e11, e09, e33, e25, yr68, yg00,y15, Multiliners & White signo pen

¤ Ink & stamps: Magnolia stamp, memento tuxedo black

¤ Embellishments: Rhinestones, robin;s nest, glitter

¤ Embossing & Die cuts: CB Love and die cuts

¤ Paper: DDCWV, cardstock

¤ Tools: Sizzix big kick, silhouette.
Don't forget to get your supplies with Cindy at stampingscrapping! You still have time for valentine's day!!!


Challenges MAgnolia Stamp lovers
                         Pile it on #4 

Magnolia stamp :: Age of Aquarious

Hi there! One more Maggie card coming here from my igloo! Nah, just kidding. I did have to dig 2 ft + of snow out of my door..for the sake of my pooch and any eventual emergency in the household ; ). Hey, I was a girl scout. Always prepared!
Now I have been working on this new card for a couple days...things came together little by little. I was fully inspired by my birthday. Memorable in so many ways (you will see what I mean soon). 

The perfect excuse to make a happy came when I saw that Copic Creations challenge had  feather blending as a challenge theme...I though it was a good time to learn a tech and also use some crazy bright colors....and my dear Maggie stamp was a perfect match for my revised hippie style! 
For now, peace out! Keep warm! Come back for more because I am in the groove!
This & That

¤ Markers & Pens: Copic markers; White ink signo pen

¤ Ink & stamps: Magnolia stamp, memento tuxedo black, versa magic, Studio g chalk ink & distress ink

¤ Embellishments: ribbon, pearls, glitter, the robbin's nest.

¤ Embossing & Die cuts: embossing folder CB swiss dots, embossing folder sizzix dots and flowers. nestabilities, electronic die cutter.

¤ Paper: Recollections Cardstock & DCWv.

¤ Tools: Sizzix big kick & silhouette.

¤ 

Challenges: Copic creations :: Feather technique

                       Copic colors challenge :: E18, e42, e77
                      The pink elephant :: die cuts & ribbon(fav)
                      Pile it on :: No more winter colors
                      Creativebelli :: Ribbon # cbc84
                      2s4y :: Sketch #45
                      

Magnolia :: Here Kitty kitty...

Hey all! Here I am,  again. Well, I am in the groove coloring sparkling all that I come across. Did you notice? HAHAH. I came across a few challenges this week that interested me and I thought I had the right stuff to participate. I will list them at the end of the post...Challenges are super cool because it gives a chance for you to meet all kinds of crafters and learn lots of cool techniques. 

Talking about that...this week a new challenge will poop at Magnolia Stamp lovers! So come in and join us...the prizes are always so goooood. Feel free to ask questions! Just give a shout out on the side box :). Grab a marker and go have some fun! 

Challenges : Mojo monday123, Copic creations, Copic color, Spoon full of sugar, Color Combo, Double Dutch, My time to craft and Pile it on.

Magnolia stamp :: Thank you

Brrrr!!! It is freezing outside.. I was inspired by a nice snow promise today. I hope we gets a lot of it snow, no ice please ( I hate when it is cold an nothing pretty to see..:) Well to keeps the winter spirits high, I prepared this magnolia card. I will tell you I am having such a ball coloring these magnolias stamps! I am a fan of maggies because its images can serve a ton of propose, my card is a thank you note, but I can easy see this same image as "thinking of you". 

Guess what? I hopped in the easel card wagon! They are so fun to make.. I like this style because gives me a little extra embellishment in the card. I hope this card will inspire you to get your markers and stamps and have some fun and to send a note to that dear person! Excuse me now I am going to make a wish list with Cindy....she just came back from CHA 2010....ay!

¤ Markers & Pens: Copics, White inkessentials pen

¤ Ink & stamps: Magnolia stamps, memento ink pad, versa magic ink pads 

¤ Embellishments: twinkle jewels mini, rhinestones, Glitter,, ribbon, 

¤ Embossing & Die cuts: labels die cute, swiss dot Cuttle bug embossing folder, Nestabilities, impressabilies.

¤ Paper: Ciardstock and DCWv.

¤ Tools: sizzix big kick, silhouette.
¤ ALL materials listed can be found at stampingscrapping.com . Cindy just came back from CHA 2010. LOADS of new goodies are being uploaded daily!! If you are " I need that now" kind of person like me. Cindy is your fairy - shippingis lightening fast!!! 

Visit us also at Magnolia stamp lovers...there is always a gift to grab!

Love :: Magnolia Challenge #2

Hello everyone! I always have a lot of fun preparing cards for Magnolia Stamp Lovers. It is easy when you have so many great people inspiring you. This Challenge #2 was prepared by Stephanie, a lovely sketch. Since we are getting very close to Valentine's day, I decided to make a card with a love vibe! Can you hear Barry White song in the backgroud??? The Magnolia xstitch, which by the way is the cutest thing, was my chosen image. The good thing about Maggies is that so many of the images can be part of a LOVE card (take a peak).
I also need to add that is my first time using the i-top! I will tell you the tool if soooo cool! HA Life will be easier now, since the i-top make matching easy breeeeeze!!! Okay sorry, but I have to do the dance here. I just love to make my stuff from scratch and this baby does help me doing that.

Have you joined us at the Challenge #2? NO ? Are you serious? HURRY!!! The prize is no less than 1 YEAR, yes I said 1 YEAR of Magnolia INK magazine. This magazine is one HOT commodity!!!!!
Thanks for stopping by and please drop a note and follow me! I am thinking to have a Candy...my birthday is coming and I need to celebrate....So leave a message and tell me..Candy or no Candy? Also tell me what type of Candy you like! I need at least 51 comments and extra followers (61 total) to make statistical sense and really really worth it..hehehhe.
::::NEWS::::NEWS::::NEWS::::NEWS::::

OH MY Have you heard that CINDY (from stampscrapping.com) will be loading, I mean LOADING (not kidding) the store with a TON of new maggies? I am not joking! She will be back from CHA winter 2010 by the end of this week full of Maggies for all of us!!!! Aside from a TON of other goodies!

This & That

¤ Markers & Pens: Copics E00, E35, E02, E37, B000, BG000, BG10, Y28, YR01,Rv00,RV11, RV06, R20, T1, (0). White Inkessentials pen.

¤ Ink & stamps: Memento Rich Cocoa; Versa Magic. Valentine LOVE stamp.

¤ Embellishments: : Glitter, Robin's nest, i-top brads, ribbon. Pearls; Rhinestones.

¤ Embossing & Die cuts: Nestabilities oval classic.

¤ Paper: DCWV, Carstock.

 ¤ Tools: i-top; Sizzix, .
¤ most of these supplies and more can be found at stampingscrapping.com

Magnolia stamp :: Baby it is cold outside!

Hello dear friends!
Yeah baby! It is freeeezing outside. We have been under one of the coldest winter in 20 years! HA! I will not get into it. Don't try me...the scientist will pop up and you will see some passion here. : ). My geology (yes geology) classes were worth something! I loved them..so watch out! 

Anyway, this week I had the opportunity to participate at a Challenge over Magnolia Stamps Lovers (MSL). The lovely sketch from Mindy brought me an instant idea...including pimping up a bit a magnolia stamp. Well it is all about new year and thinking outside of the box. 
I turned the sketch upside down and triked things a bit ( witch here..nah: ) like using texture giving the image more dimension. See! That one stamp you got, can have a bazillion ways of make it up. So go ahead a get that stamp that you " need "! You bet now I will be needing a whole magnolia collection!!.
My idea was to see the Magnolia coming from outside into her little house with a cheery sunflower to spook the cold! I had fun  trying to make a cool door (with window glass on it and handle!). How about that wall paper...would you like me to decorate your space?..HAHHA. I will bring the cocoa!


This & That
¤ Markers & Pens: Copics R20, Rv 42,E 33, E47, E27, E00, E21,Y35, Y21, N1, BG10, BG15, BG01, 0

¤ Ink & stamps: Magnolia stamp; Memento tuxedo black, Sky summer; Versa magiv (Wheat, white and Key Lime)

¤ Embellishments: Tinsel Glitter, Ribbon, Microbeads, Rhinestone, Dew drops, Twinkle Jewels, cellophane..

¤ Embossing & Die cuts: Nestabilities, Quickcutz stripe labels (embossing), Sizzix Texture Impressions, Impressabilities snowflakes,

¤ Paper: Nenah; DCWV; K&Company

¤ Tools: Score pal, Scissors, glues.
¤ Don;t forget to get your materials! Make it! Check Cindy store! You will have your stuff before you say...I want that!


Challenges
Virginia's Challenge

Happy New Year!

It is time for most of us start the count down... 4...3...2...1..It is almost 2010..Can you believe it? Men I am getting old by the second....tks tks tks. To celebrate the occasion in style I created this card inspired by the incomparable sophistication of Audrey Hepburn at Breakfast at Tiffany's. New York, Time Square, the ball drop a kiss and who knows someone hands you a little something in that delightful blue box : ). Hey, it is time to dream with a delightful 2010! Happy new year to you all....health...love....and load of cards!


Ps.: I should also mention that I submitted this card to try for a spot at Cindy's DT.....; ).
One of my wishes for 2010 came in a little early...tune in for the next post. 

This & That