PKS Let's Face it Fridays Challenge #2

Challenge #2 for the Peachy Keen "Let's Face it Fridays" was to create a project with our muse in mind.  I'm sure many of you consider your children as your creative muse, as I do.  My beautiful daughter posed for these pictures last winter and I was happy to finally get around to getting these pictures on a scrapbook page. Below are the step by step instructions to make the little snow angel girl.  Want to win some Peachy Keen stamps?  Hop on over to the challenge site and play along with the challenge.  The prize for the winner of the challenge is "Winter Faces" PK-521 and the new "Snow Cuties" PK-501 stamp sets!  Be sure to also check out the other awesome projects by the DT members.

The sweet little snow angel girl was created using the build-a-bear die and some Stampin' Up! punches.  For the basics on creating a jointed figure, see my instructions HERE. For the face, I used the 1 1/4" Circle (pink pirouette) and stamped the PKS Everyday Character Faces (1" size).  I added white to the eyes with a uniball white gel pen and some blush to the cheeks with one of my new favorite tools, the cheek chalk brush. For the rest of the body, punch/die cut the following pieces:

Die cut 2 Build-a-Bear in baja breeze. (follow assembly instructions for jointed girl).

2 each of 3/4" Circle & 1/2" Circle for the arm and leg joints in baja breeze

Die cut feet only on the Build a Bear in black

Die cut hands only on the Build a Bear in real red

1 3/4" Circle in wild wasabi - HOOD

2 Tags (small) in wild wasabi - JACKET

Large Tag in wild wasabi (cut in half) - SLEEVES

25 small flowers from Itty Bitty Punch Pack - FUR TRIM

For jacket, cut the large tag in half and round out sharp corners to create jacket sleeves.  Glue sleeves onto arms.  Glue mittens onto hands. Attach arms to body with mini brads.  Attach boots to legs with dimensionals.   Attach legs to body with mini brads.

Glue small tags together to create jacket (lay on top of body to determine width).  Round out sharp corners at top. Cut a 1/4" wide strip for the bottom of the jacket.  Sponge edges of all wild wasabi pieces with garden green ink.  Attach jacket to body with dimensionals (position dimensionals so that it doesn't prevent the jointed arms from moving).

Glue 1 3/4" circle onto head.  Glue face onto hood.  Glue fur trim pieces onto hood and cuffs.  Punch small circles with crop-a-dile for buttons on jacket.

Punch Inspiration 10/1/10

Here is some more awesome hooty goodness!  If you haven't purchased the Stampin' Up! 2 step owl punch yet, what are you waiting for???!!!

http://creationsonpaper.blogspot.com/2010/09/wizard-of-owlz-scarecrow.html

http://creationsonpaper.blogspot.com/2010/09/wizard-of-owlz-tin-man.html

http://creationsonpaper.blogspot.com/2010/09/wizard-of-owlz-lion.html

http://creationsonpaper.blogspot.com/2010/09/wizard-of-owlz-dorothy.html

http://darlenedesign.com/wordpress/?p=856

http://debfearns.wordpress.com/2010/09/28/super-owl/

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1805572?&si=owl

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1805456?&si=owl

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1805457?&si=owl

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1805458?&si=owl

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1805459?&si=owl

Peachy Keen September Release Blog Hop

Welcome to the Peachy Keen September Release blog hop!  If you started the hop at the PKS Challenge Blog, then you should have hopped her from Viv’s blog.  If you arrived here first, be sure to hop on over to the PKS Challenge Blog to catch the first 2 stops of the hop. My hop card features the new face set called Snow Cuties (PK-500 & PK-501).  Instructions for making this card is below the blog hop button.  I'm also excited that my design is one of the new CottageCutz dies called Herby.  You can see him HERE. There are so many other AWESOME new halloween dies. You just have to see them all HERE.  Also, be sure to leave a comment here, as I'll be drawing a random name to win the Snow Cuties Assortment stamp set, courtesy of PKS!  The other DT members are also offering goodies, so be sure to check out all of the stops on the blog hop. Oh, and don't forget to start at the PKS Challenge blog.  If you leave a comment there, you could win a Copic Marker Set!!

INSTRUCTIONS:

All punches used are Stampin’ Up!
(sorry, the pictures look a little "yellow", not sure what happened)

Snowboy:

Punch 2 1/2” Circle, 1 3/4” Circle & Ornament in textured white.

For arm, punch half of the Medium Oval, then line up the Large Oval over the top of the punched hole and punch the arm as shown.  Round out the sharp edges of the punched arm. Punch 3/4” Circle for one hand.

Punch 1 1/4” Square in black, Word Window in black and one third of the 1 1/4” Square in a color of choice for the hat band.  Use the Crop-a-dile to punch 3 of the smallest circles for the holly berries.  Cut 2 small rectangles.  Use a 1/4” circle and punch around the outer edges to create the holly leaves.  Punch 3 of the 1/4” Circles for buttons and the smallest heart from Heart to Heart for the chest. 

Stamp the snowboy face onto the ornament using the Snow Cuties 1 1/8” stamp (PK-501).  Sponge the edges of the white pieces with soft sky ink.  Attach the 1 3/4” Circle at the top of the 2 1/2” circle with dimensionals.  Attach the head to the body with dimensionals.  Glue hat band onto hat.  Clip away a little on each side at an angle so that the square is narrower at the bottom.  Attach the word window onto the square with dimensionals.  Glue holly leaves and berries onto hat.  Attach hat to head with dimensionals.  Attach arm and heart with dimensional.  Glue on buttons.

Snowgirl:

Punch 1 3/4” Circle, 1 3/8” Circle & 1 1/4” Circle in textured white.

For arm, punch half of the 3/4” Circle, then line up the Small Oval over the top of the punched hole and punch the arm like you did for the snowboy.  Round out the sharp edges of the punched arm.  Make 2 arms.

Stamp the snowgirl face onto the 1 1/4” Circle using the Snow Cuties Assortment stamps 1” size (PK-500).  Sponge the edges of the white pieces with soft sky ink.  Attach the 1 3/8” Circle at the top of the 1 3/4” circle with dimensionals.  Attach the head to the body with dimensionals (tilt the head towards the snowboy).  Attach the arms and heart with dimensionals.  Attach snowgirl to front of snowboy with dimensionals.  Attach snowboy hand onto snowgirl shoulder with dimensional.

Card Assembly:

For the basic card assembly, follow the instructions for a Tent Card in the SCS Resources Section HERE.  For card base, cut 5 1/2” x 11” baha breeze cardstock.  For inside of card, cut 5 1/2” x 4”.   I used a retired Stampin’ Up! DSP called Ski Slope.  The new Stampin’ Up! DSP called Candy Cane would be a great substitute.  Cut striped paper for the front  5 1/4” x 5 1/4”.  Cut snowflake print for inside 5 1/4” x 5 1/4”.  I used the Nestabilities Petite Circles (largest) and the Nestabilities Scallop Circle (largest) for the window on the front.  The greeting from SU! Bright Christmas is stamped in real red and cut out with the Nestabilities Mega Ovals.  You can’t see in the picture, but the words are outlined with a stardust pen to add shimmer.  Card is embellished with the SU! Red satin ribbon.   

 

Are you loving all of the new PKS stamps? Now is your chance to get them on sale!

SUPER FOUR DAY SALE INCLUDES:

TIERED DISCOUNTS:
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15% off of orders: 50.00 - 99.99
20% off of orders: 100.00 and over!

**Please note:
Tiered discounts do not apply to any past order before 10am CST on 09-30-10.
Gift Certificates or CottageCutz dies are exempt from these discounts.

Punch Inspiration 9/30/10

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1804607?&cat=14545

http://rosemary-reflections.blogspot.com/2010/09/butterflies-flowers-and-dots-oh-my.html

http://stampingdoc.blogspot.com/2010/09/sick-owl.html

http://www.mariestamps.com/2010/09/spooky-stamp-camp-along-came-spider.html

http://shabbyhorse.blogspot.com/2010/09/lucky-you.html

http://paperfairykris.blogspot.com/2010/09/save-hooters.html

http://paperfairykris.blogspot.com/2010/09/trick-or-treating-owls.html

http://papercreationsbysusiq.typepad.com/paper_and_stamping_creati/2010/09/scallop-circle-santa-card-gift-card-test-tube-hang-tag-using-stampin-up-products.html

http://creationsonpaper.blogspot.com/2010/09/betty-boop-card-mojo-158.html

http://creationsonpaper.blogspot.com/2010/09/nurse-betty-owl-get-well-card.html

Fuzzy Wuzzy was a bear....

I always think of that silly little nursery rhyme whenever I make a tear bear.  It's been a long while since I've made one of these but now I remember why I love them so much.  These little guys are surprisingly simple to make.  Please check back this weekend for a tutorial on how to make this little fuzzy wuzzy bear.

Punch Inspiration 9/29/10

http://tarheelstamper.blogspot.com/2010/09/tarheel-stamper-tuesday-tips_28.html

http://stampndesign.blogspot.com/2010/09/chef-in-kitchen-pop-out-cards.html

http://kraftykateskupboard.typepad.com/kreate_with_kate/2010/09/hi-crafty-stampers.html

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1805098?&cat=14545

http://beedevinedesigns.blogspot.com/2010/09/cupcake-for-whoo.html

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1804659?&cat=14545

http://sweetasagumdrop.blogspot.com/2010/09/more-gusseted-envelopes.html

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1804636?&cat=14545

http://stampingwithsharon.blogspot.com/2010/09/owl-birthday-card.html

http://stampingwithsharon.blogspot.com/2010/09/dancing-monkey-and-birthday-card.html

Punch Inspiration 9/28/10

http://www.inkandinspirations.com/2010/09/something-old-something-new-whooo-love.html

http://beedevinedesigns.blogspot.com/2010/09/cocktail-on-tropical-island-for-whooooo.html

http://colleen-dietrichdesigns.blogspot.com/2010/09/apple-of-my-eye.html

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1804298?&limit=last1

http://bethapalooza.blogspot.com/2010/09/friendship-cards.html

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1804236?&limit=last1

http://stampmyday.blogspot.com/2010/09/delightful-ornaments.html

http://inspirationink.typepad.com/inspiration-ink/2010/09/remarkable-holiday-madness-blog-tour-holiday-owls.html

Punch Inspiration 9/27/10

http://creativewishes.blogspot.com/2010/09/punchie-chair.html

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1803721?&limit=last1

http://jackietopa.typepad.com/addicted_to_stamping/2010/09/punch-art-campfire.html

http://jackietopa.typepad.com/addicted_to_stamping/2010/09/punch-art-spider.html

http://www.ilovepapercrafts.com/my_weblog/2010/09/this-weeks-technique-features-two-fall-themed-pieces-of-punch-art-perfect-for-cards-scrapbook-pages-and-more-stampin.html

http://www.stampindreams.com.au/2010/09/another-owl-card.html

http://www.stampindreams.com.au/2009/12/little-penguin-box-made-with-stampin-up.html

http://www.polkadotsandpaper.net/2010/09/little-girls-with-little-curls.html

http://www.inkrediblestamping.com/inkredible_stamping_with_/2010/09/shimmer-spray.html

Peach Keen September Release sneak peek

Hello everyone!  Today is the start of the Peachy Keen new stamp release party.  I can only show you a little peek of my project today. Please check back on Thursday for step by step instructions to make this fabulous punch art project featuring the Peachy Keen face stamps!  Thursday will also be a fabulous blog hop featuring ALL of the PKS design team members.  It's going to be a HUGE and FANTASTIC blog hop.  You don't want to miss it!  Without further ado, here is the little teaser....

No matter how much you beg, you can't see more until Thursday.....he he he (aren't I a stinker?)

Want to get a couple more sneek peeks today?  Check out Lorie's, Heidi's and Viv's blogs!  There will be sneak peeks all week at the other Design Team blogs.  Be sure to check them out!

Punch Inspiration 9/26/10

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1803189?&limit=last1

http://www.stampingmoon.com/2010/09/sweet-two-tags-treat.html

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1803172?&limit=last1

http://www.stampingmoon.com/2010/09/eye-was-so-wickly-inspired.html

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1803006?&limit=last1

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1802901?&limit=last1

http://thepaperstamper.blogspot.com/2010/09/flower-power-friday.html

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1802664?&limit=last7

http://www.stampinghut.com/2010/09/bat-spinner-card.html

monkeyshine scrapbook layout

Sometimes Lilly can act like such a little monkey that I sometimes will call her my little Monkeyshine.  The monkey is from the ZooBaloo Cricut cartridge.  The title was done with SCAL and my cricut machine.

Punch Inspiration 9/25/10

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1801752

http://blinkthinkink.blogspot.com/2010/09/dog-on-bun.html

http://inkspiredtreasures.com/cards/fang-tastic-cauldron-card-set/

http://sherribarron.typepad.com/my_weblog/2010/09/new-color-combo-request-melon-mambo.html

http://stampspaperscissors.typepad.com/stamps_paper_scissors/2010/08/its-for-the-birds-rubber-stamping-class-this-monday.html

http://stampspaperscissors.typepad.com/stamps_paper_scissors/2010/07/coming-up-for-air.html

http://mylittlepatchofdirt.blogspot.com/2010/09/little-something.html

Blog Candy Challenge Winner!

Hello all, once again I jumped over to random.org to get the winning number of my Blog Candy Challenge.  And the lucky winning number was......

13

And I thought 13 was an unlucky number?!

Congratulations to Patrice Herrera (who also had AWESOME projects to share in the challenge).  Patrice, please email me at needmorestamps@yahoo.com to give me your mailing address.  You will have so much fun stamping with this PKS stamp set!

birthday bear - Mojo Monday 157

This is the first card I've made for the Mojo Monday challenge blog.  They have such great card sketches! I was in the mood to do a little watercoloring.  My daughter was invited to her first kid party and this is a special birthday card for her friend.  The bear stamp is from Lili of the Valley (these are such sweet stamps!).  The greeting is Stampin Up Birthday Bliss.  I watercolored with Stampin' Up colors.  The designer papers are from the DCWV Citrus stack.  I wish you could see this card in person.  The papers have glittered swirls and the birthday cake & greeting is all glittery.  I used my new favorite ribbon - the Stampin Up! In Colors poly ribbon (poppy).

Punch Inspiration 9/24/10

http://sunshinesmilesstamps.blogspot.com/2010/09/halloween-window-card.html

http://sunshinesmilesstamps.blogspot.com/2010/09/its-thought-collection.html

http://bethapalooza.blogspot.com/2010/09/paper-punch-addiction-blog-candy.html

http://stampinwithloveblog.blogspot.com/2010/09/here-it-isfinally.html

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1802057?&limit=last1

http://thequeensscene.blogspot.com/2010/09/mtsc92colorthrowdown-birthday-owl.html

http://thequeensscene.blogspot.com/2010/09/who-gives-hoot.html

http://thequeensscene.blogspot.com/2010/07/just-for-you-post-it-note-holders.html

http://thequeensscene.blogspot.com/2009/08/pillow-box-pumpkin-bucket-and-card.html

tear bears

Ok, I was all eager to share some instructions for making punch art tear bears and sure enough, I was out of my extra thick mulberry paper!  So, I went and ordered some but you'll have to wait a few days.  Boo hoo hoo.

Blogoversary Drawing Winner!!!!!

I jumped on over to random.org and generated a random number from the total number of comments on my blogoversary contest and the lucky winning number was....... drum roll please.....

5

Congratulations to Sassy Scrapin' from Texas!  (now you know that leaving a comment early isn't always a bad thing when it comes to random numbers!)

Please email me at needmorestamps@yahoo.com to claim ALL of my tutorials!!

blog candy challenge reminder

Hello everyone, just a reminder that you have until tomorrow night to enter my blog candy challenge for the PKS stamp set. Enter the challenge here:


http://www.paperpunchaddiction.com/2010/09/blog-candy-challenge.html

You don't need a blog to enter the challenge. You just need to upload your entry to a public photo albumn that others can view. Good places to do this is on Split Coast Stampers, Picasa, Flickr or Photobucket (my personal pick).

I use Photobucket because they give you the URL to copy and paste for sharing online with other people. Here is the website. It's free to sign up and super easy to use!

http://photobucket.com/

I don't have a lot of entries for the contest yet, so your chances are very good that you could win the prize.  This is a random drawing out of all entrants, not a judged contest.  Also, this challenge is open to ALL of my readers in the U.S. AND Internationally.  This is your chance to get some Peachy Keen stamps to dress up your punch art!

Punch Inspiration 9/23/10

http://craftysahmiam.blogspot.com/2010/09/happy-fall.html

http://stampinwithloveblog.blogspot.com/2010/09/give-thanks-card.html

http://blinkthinkink.blogspot.com/2010/09/mr-bluebird-on-my-shoulder.html

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1801175?&limit=last1

http://procrastistamper.blogspot.com/2010/08/got-treats-gingerbread-trio.html

http://stampinbetty.wordpress.com/2010/09/23/project-91-of-365-pumpkin-patch/

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1801527?&limit=last1

http://withfeathersandsequins.blogspot.com/2010/09/if-its-love-flowing-freely-im-readyif.html

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1801347?&limit=last1

http://paperpansiesandpachyderms.blogspot.com/2010/09/mojo-monday-157-and-halloween-cards-for.html

diaper darling scrapbook page

These pictures were taken when Lilly was 6 months old.  I LOVE this Stampin' Up! DSP.  Too bad it was discontinued.  But, I did manage to get 3 full packages before it retired (and I've already used half of it).  For all of you card makers out there, I will be sharing more cards soon.  I have 3 challenges I'm trying to get prepared for and I'm still working on my holiday class.  I work full-time, so I can only work on it in the evenings after Lilly goes to bed.  Thanks for your patience!