Let's shell-ebrate!

Hi friends!  How cute is this little turtle friend from Paper Smooches!??  I have to admit I've been neglecting my PS stamps.  They keep coming every month and it's hard to keep up!  :)  I made this card for my cousin who's turning 26 this week.  I decided not to try and tone down the cutesy since this is my style and it's what I do best.  I think it'll make him smile, don't you??  I used lots of patterned papers from Imaginisce's B-Day Bash line and kraft cardstock.  I discovered a little trick, by the way.  I had die-cut the kraft cardstock into a scalloped circle but the kraft got washed out behind the green circle, so I colored the scalloped circle with a dark brown Copic marker and voila!  A contrasting color in a flash!  :D  I'll be using that shortcut again, for sure!  The sketch is courtesy of Sweet Sunday:

I'm digging this week's sketch so much I think I'm going to use it again tonight to make another birthday card!  :D  I hope you like my spunky card, thanks SO much for stopping by!

-Suzanne :O )

Honey Bear

Hi friends!  Just popping in with a quick Valentine!  I have to make about 10 more before the holiday arrives, so I better get moving!  :)  This card used up some scraps from last year.  I can't remember the manufacturer of the "I love You" patterned paper, but I bought it from Target and the paper with Cupid's arrows is DCWV.  I stamped PJ onto some X-Press Blend It cardstock and colored him with my Copics.  I die-cut the main image with my Nestabilities and added some epoxy corners by Making Memories.  I picked up the frilly lace at a yard sale for 10 cents, probably.  I love hunting for things like that!  :)  


I'm going to add this card to The Cat's Pajamas' Valentine's Day blog hop, you should link up too if you have any of their stamps!  

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you're having a lovely weekend!

-Suzanne :O )

2 Cute Ink Blog Hop: Week 3!!

Hi everyone!  Today is the final day of new releases for the 2 Cute Ink Valentine's Day digital stamps!  I colored up this cutie called "Bee Mine" with my Copics and added some Prisma glitter to her wings and the edges of the clouds.  I used my Nestabilities to cut the focal image and the hand cut the mat.  I used up some old patterned paper, paired up with some black and yellow cardstock to mimic the colors of her "outfit."  hehe :)  The chipboard hearts are from Little Yellow Bicycle (I can't seem to stop using these!) and I stamped "Bee" on the yellow heart to make a punny sentiment.  I believe the "Bee" stamp is from The Cat's Pajamas.  


Your next stop on our blog hop is Sandy!  Go check out her adorable card and make sure you comment along the way for a chance to win some digis!  Thanks for hopping by!


-Suzanne :O )

New Items in my Etsy Shop!

Hi there!  I posted some new card packs in my Etsy shop this weekend, so head on over and check them out for more details!  


The Card Garden

Hope you're having a great week!


-Suzanne :O )

2 Cute Ink Blog Hop, Week 2!

Hi, hoppers!  Hopefully you've already been to the 2 Cute Ink blog, but if not, head over there now and check out this week's releases!  I chose to work with "Patches"- isn't he super sweet??!  I have a feeling he's being a little naughty opening that box of chocolates!  ;)  I colored him with my Copics and matted him with some blue cardstock.  The striped paper is some older DCWV and the chipboard hearts are by Little Yellow Bicycle.  It's a pretty simple card, but that's why I love when the image takes up most of the space!  :)


Your next stop on the hop is the uber-talented Melissa!  Have fun hopping and don't forget to comment if you want to win some free digis!  :D


-Suzanne :O )  

Stuck on You!

Hi friends! Just popping in with a quick post to share this super cute Inky Antics card!  I'm working on a set of 4 Valentine's Day cards to put up in my Etsy shop and this porcupine is the second of punny characters.  I colored him with Copics and used my Nestabilities for the circles and banners.  The patterned papers are all Doodlebug, matted with black cardstock.  The sketch is this week's Sweet Sunday sketch:

I also realized this card fits with this week's TCP Tuesday challenge to use these colors:

I hope you enjoy my card, thanks for stopping by!  I'll be posting the other 3 in the set in the next few days and you can check out my Etsy shop when they're up for sale!

-Suzanne :O )

2 Cute Ink Blog Hop!

Hi everyone!  Hopefully you've made it here from Melissa's blog, and if not, head on over to the start of our hop at the 2 Cute Ink blog!  Heidi is releasing 3 super cute Valentine's Day images today, and I chose to work with this adorable "Owl You Need is Love" image!  I think I love cookies as much (or more than!) he does!  LOL  I colored my little friend with Copics and cut him out with my Nestabilities.  I used lots of scraps on this card and the SFYTT for this month.  The sentiment is from Studio G- pretty perfect for this image, huh?!  :)  


Be sure to check out all of the DT blogs, we've got some super cute inspiration for you!  Heidi is releasing 3 more images next Saturday.  One lucky person will have a chance to win one of the digital stamps, so make sure you check out the 2 Cute Ink blog for more details!


Thanks so much for hopping by!


-Suzanne :O )