By the light of the Paper Lantern

Hero Arts is having a card challenge.
This week they wanted you to create with ribbon. 

So when I approached this card, I knew I wanted to do something 

totally different with ribbon. I used only solid colored ribbon, 

because the card is so colorful and a pattern ribbon would be overwhelming. 

So here it is:

I used ribbon for the leaves on the tiny flowers 

and for the tassels on the lanterns.

I broke open my new Hero Arts Good Fortune set. I really like this set.

The images are so cute and fun.

Recipe

Paper: Solid-Pink {Archivers}, White {Neenah} and Red {Papertry Ink}

Pattern: Red {DCWV}

Stamps: Asain {Hero Arts} and Swirls {unknown}

Other: Coloring {Copics}, Sewing, String, SU Clear Embossing 

and Ribbon- Green, Red & Orange {Offray}

A little birdy told me

Thursday again...and that means it's OCC Sketch day! 
Here is the sketch.

This one was a little tough for me, but I just got some new stamps from
Clear Art Stamps. As you probably know by now I love birds.
I could not help, but buying this super cute set. I told myself...
no new stamps until after the used stamp sale on March 6th.
But, that did not last long. I missed this set the last time the stamping
store had it. Of course I did not want to miss it again.

I also has this card blank sitting on my desk for over 3 months now.
I found it just perfect for this cute little bird and saying.

I actually had this card all done and posted to the OCC blog....
and then I looked at it again. It was really boring.
So I went back to my desk and added the paper piercing
around the bird, the added ribbon to the bird and
saying as well as the crystals to the corner.

I have to say MUCH better.

Recipe
Paper- Solid White {Neenah}, Green {DCWV}; Pattern {pink, French}
Ribbon-Unknown
Stamps- Birds {Clear Art Stamps}
Ink- Green {SU}, Pink {SU}, Black {Memories}
Coloring-Copics
Other- Nesties, 1" round punch, Vintage Button, Sewing and String

I'M PUBLISHED!

It was the first time I tried.

I sent in 5 cards to Stampers Sampler on November, 11, 2009.

(made a note in my idea book, so I'd remember)

Oh my goodness I was so excited to get that "preview"

copy of Stampers Sampler Take Ten March/April/May in the mail.

I was torn between ripping off the plastic or

saving it until my husband got home.

I could not wait... I ripped off the plastic.

I started flipping through the pages, and there I was!

on page 12 (so I did not have to page far).

And then I continued to look through to see if

any of my other cards made it.

No others, but they did do "a second look" at my card in the back.

(I think this is a new feature in the magazine)

They liked the stitching I added just to a small piece

of the paper on my card.

I still have a chance with my other cards, they have a few other publications—Stampers Sampler, Stampington and Company,

Somerset Studio... and others. When I sent them in,

the rules did say that they choose which publication the cards go in.

All I see is Polka Dots!

I love polka dots.

So when I saw the challenge on Becky's blog,

I know I just had to enter.

How fun red polka dots on a white background and

white polka dots on a red background.

I also had a chance to finally make one of those

squished paper flowers that I've been seeing around, it was so fun.

Recipe

Paper: Solid {Papertrey Ink}, Polka Dots {Martha Stewart}

Stamps: Papertrey Ink

Pin: Fancy Pants

String: May Arts

Button: Vintage from stash

Don't forget to stop by Becky's blog and play along.

Tutorial-Digi Image on a T-Shirt

Happy Monday!

I'm here to show you a great tutorial on how to get your favorite digi images onto a T-Shirt. This Mermaid and Friends image is a new digital-only version that Heidi is making available only on her blog. Go and check out all of the wonderful Digi's she has there.

I start by opening the image up in Photoshop (I am using Photoshop CS4 for all of this work, use whatever editing software you have). Size it to the size you want printed.

I am using the paint bucket tool to color in my image.

Here she is all colored in! I added some shadows in where I thought it need it.

Also you can see (below) I added a blue background.

Next what you'll need to do is flip the image. You can do this in the editing software, or when you print it, choose t-shirt or reverse in the settings.

Here is the transfer paper I use.

Here she is all printed out and trimmed. You'll need trim the excess paper, because you will see it when it gets ironed on the shirt. So I trimmed it in a nice shape that works well with the image.

Here are the instructions for ironing it that are on the
back of the transfer paper I use.

Back and fourth pressing down for 3 minutes.

After you iron the whole thing wait for it to be COMPLETELY COOLED before you take the backing paper off of the image.

Here she is all ironed on the shirt

Here is the final T-Shirt!

I made this for my Niece Madeline, I hope she loves it as much as I do.

Recipe-

2 Cute Mermaid and Friends Digi

Computer, HP Iron on T-Shirt Transfers (or which ever brand you like)

Iron set on High-No Water, and Fun Fringe (I sewed this on by hand)

Now is a good time to remind you on the "rules" for digi images.

TERMS OF USE FOR :

2 Cute Rubber Stamps!

All Images are my original illustration.

(c)Heidi Schwoerer 2 Cute Rubber Stamps.

Terms of Use:

DO's

1. DO Please keep (c)Heidi on the image

2. DO Use this image to color, print out, and resize

*Angel Policy*

You can make and sell handmade gifts with this digital stamp, but make sure you give credit to Heidi and 2 Cute Rubber Stamps! (c)Heidi Schwoerer 2 Cute Rubber Stamps, and a link back to Heidi's etsy shop! Please feel free to use stamps for all your crafting ideas and we would love to see what you create!

DON'TS

1. DO NOT sell this design as a digital file

2. DO NOT turn this design into a rubber stamp

3. DO NOT use this design on Cafe Press or Zazzle or any similar sites

4. DO NOT claim any of the designs as your own!

all images copyrighted (c)Heidi Schwoerer 2 Cute Rubber Stamps

5. DO NOT use to mass produce any products!

Pile It On Challenge #7 Get Well Soon

I used this great stamp (Cowboy) from 2CuteRubberStamps.
Isn't he just adorable.
This is truly one of my favorites :).
Heidi has a lot of wonderful designs,
you won't be able to choose just one.

Challenges for me:

• Pile It On - Get Well Soon
• Creative Card Crew - Get well soon
• Stampavie and More - Get well soon
• Paper Cutz - Get well
• Cute Card Thursday - Metal
• Little Paper Shop - Distressing
• Die Cuts R Us - No designer papers
• Banana Split Sunday - Create stamped background
• Cupcake Craft Challenges - Keep it simple
• Kitchen Sink Crew Challenge - Create your own designer paper
• Flourishes - All About Me- using your favorite technique, product or color (Copics)

Recipe:
Solid Paper- PTI, and Grunge paper
Stamps- 2Cute (cowboy) and All Night Media (woodgrain)
String, Copics, Computer fonts and a Brad (unknown maker)

Please join us this week at Pile It On! you'll have fun playing along,
who knows you might even win Top Three Scoops.

2Cute Design Team Blog's... First Challenge! and you get a FREE digi!

Welcome to the first ever challenge on the new 2Cute Rubber Stamps Design Team blog!

Isn't this little guy too cute?

Lucky for you... today you will get him FREE so you can play along with us!

Don't forget to stop by the 2Cute Rubber Stamps Design Team Blog to see the other wonderful samples from the Design Team. Don't forget to pick up this Digi to play along!

Here's a close-up so you can see the glossy accents and stickles.

Recipe-

2 Cute Crabby Happy Digi stamp

Solid paper: White-Neenah, Colored-Core'dinations

Ribbon: American Crafts

Ink: Memories (black)

Other: TAC (sentiment), Copics (coloring),
Making Memories (brad), Stickles and Glossy Accents

Our Creative Corner Challenge #3

It's OCC time! Please visit the OCC challenge blog and enter your card! There you can also see all of the wonderful entries for the entire Design Team.

These cute "chickies" are named Tilda and are from Prickley Pear. The egg shells come undecorated, so you can add any decoration you want! I also added some pink fun flock to the inside of the ears and yellow to the chickie, so they are fuzzy :)

Prickly Pear Update!

Pretty purple card using the new Delphinium stamp, Wildflower saying, and the ATC swirls.

Style using new Wildflower Garden stamp

Mother ATC using the new Small flower in vase stamp and ATC Transparency

And last, but not least....

I used a couple stamps here, the ATC swirls (this is a great stamp very versatile) and Bird stamp.

Miss U

Happy Monday! I'm hoping to start off your week well.
I hope you had a wonderful Valentines day.

This card is featuring the cutest Owl Miss You stamp.
Isn't this owl sweet. Look at the flower that the owl is hiding behind its back.
And those sweet eyes.

(ALL of Heidi's stamps are available in wood mount, cling or digi. Visit her store here.)

Recipe-

2 Cute Owl Miss You stamp

Solid paper: Archivers

Pattern Paper: PTI

Ribbon: Offray

Ink: Memories (black) and SU (purple, edges)

Other: Thickers (letters), Prima (flowers), Copics (coloring),
Making Memories (brad), Pop dots and Archivers (crystals)

Happy Valentintes day

Happy Valentines Day, Everyone!

I LOVE YOU, JON!

Out Creative Corner Sketch Challenge #52

Happy Birthday to my Mom!

(maybe I'll give her this card, hopefully she's not looking at my blog today)

Valentines day is only 3 days away.

Are you ready to show someone special how much you care about them?

Recipe:

PP-Cosmo Cricket, Solid an vellum-Archivers

Ink-Alcohol Ink, Copics

Other- New talking heart cuttlebug folder, Martha Stewart loop punch, Stickles, Bakers twine, Twill ribbon and Metal tape

This image too is from the newest release from Stamps and Smiles. Love You-Cuppy. Do you still need a card? You still have time to make one! Luckily this is a Digi Image, so you can buy it right now! Have a wonderful Valentines day!