Two challenges and three cards...

Hi Everyone,

It's been more than one month from my last post. I'm sorry for my absence but we had a family member seriously ill who passed away a couple of weeks ago. I have been out of the country because of this reason. Thank you so much for all your emails and support. You guys are the best! I never imagined when I started this blog last year that I would be able to meet so many sweet and nice friends here. THANK YOU!!!

Enough chatting about personal issues, let's talk about cards... Today I have 3 cards to show you. The first one is for our challenge at "Roses on Paper". The theme is hearts... Easy right?...
I used one of my favorite Magnolia stamp. The stamp, flowers and the pearls are from Roses on Paper store.




My second card is for our challenge at "A Spoon Full of Sugar". This time you have to follow this beautiful sketch by Caryn...The stamp is from Gorjuss Girls at Funky Kits and the Paper (Basic Grey) flowers and the pearls again from Roses on Paper store.





And for my last card for today I use this beautiful Hanglar girl. Papers are from stash and the flowers and pearls from Roses on Paper store. This beautiful ribbon was sent to me by my sweet friend Marte. Thank you sweetie!.




I hope you all have a great day!
Hugs,

LIM :))

ROP Challenge and ASFS Challenge- Flati Sketch

Hi Everyone,

Finally I was able to show you two more cards. It has been so long since I made my last card... Sorry. I felt great making cards again and I have so many wonderful stamps waiting to be inked... I just need more time. :))

Now I'm taking classes with a personal trainer and it's working really good. No more depression.. :)) I get back home sooo tired that I don't even have time to think too much. Actually I'm having a really good time because the classes run everyday for an hour and after my session, I am getting used to taking like 1 extra hour to do cardio... Thank you for all your emails and concern about me. I really appreciated. Well, let's get back making cards now :))

My first card is for ROP Challenge This week you have to create a card using three colors: pink, yellow and green. Easy right?... (All highlighter items in both cards are from Roses on Paper store that by the way is having a great selection of the new Prima flowers. Check out the link to see the beautiful colors and details. I love them all!)





Materials for the first card.
Stamps: Magnolia from Pink Collection and the sentiment is from SU
Ink: Distress Ink
Papers: Martha Stewart Collection and Bazzill.
Embellishments: Prima flowers, buttons, stickles, ribbon, brads, gems, Martha Stewart punch for the butterflies.


My second card is for "A Spoon Full of Sugar Challenge". This week you have to follow this amazing sketch from Flati ( Sonja) . I love it!!!
Sorry that the picture is a bit dark but it was raining a lot today..well, actually all the month of May and it gets really dark at just 2:00pm... I will try another picture by tomorrow.







Materials for my second cards.
Stamps: Hanglar & Stamplar ( I think this is my favorite stamp from them so far. :))) I never get tired of using it. Sentiment was " A Muse Artstamp"
Papers: Bazzill and DCWV
Ink: Distress Re-inkers
Embellishments: Prima flowers, gems, buttons, stickles, Martha Stewart Punch.


Hugs,

LIM

A Spoon Full of Sugar -An sketch by me .. :)

Hi!!!!

This week at "A Spoon Full of Sugar" was my turn to select an sketch so if you want to play with us, please visit our blog here and have fun with it. :))

I always find hard to follow an sketch because I prefer the freedom of putting embellishments and the image where I want. Even with my own sketch I had to add an extra flower and a brad... LOL!!!



Here is my card which is part of my DT work at "Roses on Papers". All the highlighted items on both cards are from the store.






For my second card I used my new Hanglar from the Spring kit . I looove these new stamps. I think they are beautiful for baby cards or like this one... for a very good friend... :))




Materials:
Stamps: ( First card- Magnolia) (second card- Hanglar)
Papers: Martha Stewart.
Inks: Distress re-inkers
Embellishments: Prima flowers, charms, gems, stickles, brads, buttons and ribbons.
Tools: Nestabilities and Martha Stewart punch for the butterflies.

Hugs,

LIM :))

ROP card... Friendship and Tulips...

Hi Everyone,

This post will be fast. I just want to show you one of my new cards for ROP using the new stamps from Magnolia ( Easter Collection) . I looove tulips so when I saw these two stamps I knew I will have to have it...It's a simple card but I like it... :))





The stamps, prima flowers, and sticklers are from Roses on Paper.
Paper: Martha Stewart
Brads and gems from stash.

Hugs,

LIM :))

Happy Thursday!!

Hi!!

Thank you so much for all the comments left in my last two cards, specially to the new people who are visiting my blog. Thanks! :)) I will check yours this week.

Today I spent part of the day re-organizing my scrap room and right now it looks like a war zone. I don't know how many times I did this before but I really hope to find a good system allowing me to stay organized... I hope I can take pictures soon.

Alright, now I want to show you 2 cards that I made a few days ago..

The first card is part of my DT work at Roses on Paper. All the highlighted items are from the store. Both cards will be flying to New Jersey... The first one is for Cameron, Debbie's son, who is great , funny and so handsome. He's only 10 y.o. but helps his mom and is a great kid. Big hugs to you Cameron! I love you! :))





Stamps: TGF
Papers: Cosmo Cricket and Bazzill
Embellishments: Prima flowers, dew drops. brads. punchinella, charms,etc.

The second card is for my friend Debbie because she's always there when I need her.. She's an incredible person, special and dear friend to me... Thanks Debbie.. I love you!
Thank you again for my card showcase.. I love it!!! If you want a card showcase like mine Debbie's husband is selling this at $ 15.00 Check Debbie's blog here...

The stamp is from Whipper Snapper and the papers are from Cosmo Cricket.

Hugs to all,

LIM

ROP DT Challenge # 7 - Rosette Sketch...

Hi!!

Today it's time again to celebrate a new challenge at "Roses on Paper Blog". This week my talented friend Rosette prepared this wonderful sketch for us to have a good time with it.. I followed it and added some flowers and pearls to include my personal touch. :))



I'm sorry that the picture quality is not the best as by the time I snapped these photos was dark outside and I had to use the light provided by a daylight lamp.



The Prima flowers and the Magnolia stamp are from "Roses on Paper store". The DP are Martha Stewart's, while the pearls, brads and other embellishment elements are from my stash.



I bought this cute little pacifier in eBay.. I love it!! It's perfect for this Magnolia stamp. :))


This week Summer ( The owner from "Roses on Paper" ) is announcing a fabulous candy blog to celebrate the BIG news about Elisabeth Bells...I don't know if you are aware that Summer will sell an exclusive line of stamps designed by the prestigious illustrator Elisabeth... Check out the big news in here.



And last, buy not least, do not forget that this week is the last one if you want to participate in my Candy blog...Good Luck to everyone... :))

Hugs,

LIM :))

A Spoon Full of Sugar -Challenge Wk# 40 A Shape card..

Hi Everyone,

WOW!! I almost miss my entry for "A Spoon Full of Sugar" this week... I'm having Internet problems for the last couple of days and finally a few minutes ago was back, so I decided to hurry up and post these cards now..

The first one is as part of my DT for " A Spoon Full of Sugar"... This week the theme is " A shape card".. I decided to make this house because a friend of mine moved to her first new house ... ( I hope this look like a house to you too. LOL) Inside there is a cute "house stamp" from Magnolia but I will keep this part as a secret until my friend receives her card... ( All highlighted items can be purchased from "Roses on Paper ".... )






The other 2 cards are for friends who are celebrating their birthdays this month. :))









Materials...
Stamps: Magnolia ( Love Collection)
Papers: Bazzill, Basic Gray ( Bittersweet Collection) and Cosmo Cricket.
Ink: Distress re-inkers
Embellishments: Prima flowers, sticky mesh, punchinella, charms, brads, buttons, dew drops (silver bells bottle)
Tools: Nestabilities.

Hugs,

LIM

3 Birthday's cards..

Hi Everyone,

Today I would like to show you 3 cards that I made for 2 friends in their birthday's and also for my sister in law... All of them will have their birthday this month and my sister in law is her birthday today...

Happy Birthday Juli!!! I love you so much and I wish you the best in your birthday!! I hope you had a wonderful and magical day .Please have a piece of cake for me :)))
Para Juli ( mi cuñada) .. Feliz Cumpleaños Juli!!! Te quiero mucho y te deseo todo lo mejor en tu cumpleaños.. Espero tengas un dia magico y maravilloso . Por fa, comete un pedazo te torta en mi nombre :))











All the highlighted items are from "Roses on Paper"
Stamps: Magnolia- Love collection
Papers: Basic Grey ( Bittersweet Collection)
Ink: Distress re-inkers
Embellishments: Ofray ribbons from Michael's , Prima flowers, dew drops ( silver bells bottle) brads, punchinella and charms from my stash.
Tools: Nestabilities and in the third card I'm using the Martha Stewart punch that I will be giving away in my candy blog...

Hugs to all,

LIM :))

A Spoon Full of Sugar -Challenge Wk# 39- Sketch by Debbie

Hi,

Today we have another great week of our challenge at " A Spoon Full Of Sugar" . This time the talented and sweet Debbie put together for us a wonderful sketch to follow. I was having so much fun using my new stamps from "The Greeting Farm", which by the way is available at Summer's store "Roses on Papers". If you want to buy this set hurry up because this collection is going out fast. It's perfect for either girly or boy cards because the set brings 2 big stamps and a few sentiments. ( All highlighted items can be purchased at "Roses on Paper store)

For my second card is also the same set.. I love this cute little girl!! :))





Materials:
Stamps: The Greeting Farm ( Rock the farm set)
Papers: Cosmo Cricket from stash
Inks: Distress re-inkers.
Embellishments: Brads, dew drops (silver bells bottle), Prima Flowers
Tools: Nestabilities.

ROP DT Challenge # 6 - Love and Friendship...

Hi!!!

I hope you all had a great San Valentine's Day. Mine was superb !! ;))

Today we are celebrating another week for our ROP challenge and to continue celebrating this Valentine's mood we decided to make a card with the theme "Love and Friendship". The Challenge will start Monday February 16th and run through Sunday March 1st ,so you will have 2 weeks to play and share with us your creations using any stamp from Summer Store. It can be Magnolia, The Greeting Farm, Sara Kay, Alota , Rachelle Anne Miller or WOJ.

In this occasion I made this card for one of my dear friends to Thank her all what she does for me.. All the highlighted items below can be purchased at "Roses on Papers"



Materials:
Stamps: Sara Kay ( Puppy Love) and the sentiment is from SU.
Inks: Distress Re-inkers
Papers: Cosmo Cricket ( Love Letter Collection)
Embellishments: Punchinella Gold, Prima flowers, brads, self-adhesive gems
Tools: Nestabilities

Hugs,

LIM

Everlasting Love....

Hi,

Today will be a fast post.. I am still sick and without too much energy, but I just received this beautiful circle with hearts from Summer and can't wait to give it a try... I love these new stamps from Alota. ( All the highlighted items can be purchased at "Roses on Paper")

This wonderful set from Alota brings 6 stamps and the value is $20.75 . Great price for such a versatile stamps, don't you think?.. The set have two options, circle and oval.. You can check both here..



Materials:
Stamps: Magnolia-Valentine Collection.
Papers: Basic Grey ( Bittersweet)
Inks: Distress Re-inkers
Embellishments: Dew Drops ( Silever bells bottle) , Prima flowers, Stickles , brads, ribbon and charm from stash.
Tools: Martha Stewart Punch for the butterflies and Nestabilities.

Hugs,

LIM :))

Happy Birthday Summer!!!!!

Hi everyone,

Well, today it's Summer's Birthday!!! Stop by her blogs here or here and wish her a Happy Birthday. As you know Summer is the owner of "Roses on Papers" and a wonderful person, sweet and friendly with everybody.

My dear Summer, I wish you a happy and wonderful birthday full of joy in the company of your family and friends. I wish I could be there with you to celebrate this special date, but at least you will receive the love of all of us... You are one of the BEST persons I ever met.. Happy Birthday!!!!

This card is for you and soon will be on the mail with the present I talked to you about..

Details Inside...



Hugs,

LIM :))

ROP Challenge and a Birthday card...

Hi !!!

I'm sorry that I haven't been crafty enough lately, but I have been bugged by a cold these days :(

In this post, I'm going to show two different cards. The first one is for my DT challenge at "Roses on Paper" ROP blog . This week Peta is hosting the challenge and asked us to make a card using a masking technique, focusing on a Valentine theme and having some roses on the card... What a combo eh?? Hope you join us to play along with us this week. We have a wonderful prize and talented ladies to chat with about cards. All the highlighted items from both cards can be purchased at "Roses on Paper Store".






The second card is for a beautiful and sweet young lady who is turning 15 y.o. She is neighbor of mine and is always so sweet and nice with everybody that I wanted to give her this card with some money inside so that she can buy some treat for her :)) I also have a little basket with a nice fragrance, a shower gel and a body lotion :))






Materials for both cards.
Stamp: Magnolia ( New Year and Valentine collection)
Papers: Prima Marketing ( I love this new papers...They are gorgeous)
Ink:Distress Ink
Embellishments: Dew Drops ( Silver Bell Bottle) , Prima flowers, charms, ribbons,
Tools:Nestabilities and Spellbinders.

Hugs,

LIM

Tow cards for Valentine's...

Hi everyone,

Today I have two cards to show you. The first one is for our weekly challenge at "A Spoon Full Of Sugar". This week the theme is" Love is in the Air..." :)) Easy right?

I used this beautiful Tilda from Magnolia. The papers are from Basic Gray (Bittersweet collection). I colored the image with my re-inkers from Tim Holtz and added some Prima flowers and white hemp, charm and gems from stash... ( all highlighted items can be purchased from "Roses on Papers").



For my second card I used one of my new stamps from Funky Kits. The stamp is from the Sugar Nellie Collection which, by the way, is always looking for the BEST illustrators to bring us the BEST stamps... Don't you think?.. The stamp is called : True Love so I think it could be perfect for this week's challenge too.

Here is my card.. I didn't apply my typical colors, but I think the final result wasn't bad.. What do you think?.. Purple, brown , silver and gray.



Hugs,
LIM :))

You make me happy... Roses on Paper DT.

Hi!!!

Today I had a great day in the mail.. I received some really old Hanglars from Inky Wings. So old that they even don't look as Hanglars, LOL...but I love them!! :)) A little bit smaller than what I was expecting but I like them anyways... also some cute stamps from Funky Kits. I can't wait for the release of the Gorjuss Girl.. I bet that everyone is waiting for the same LOL :))
I had problems with my internet connection the whole day so I expect that when they release the new stamps I will be able to connect without a problem.. :)) Finger crossed.

(Thank you to one of my special friends for helping me with Inky Wings) :)) Thanks! You are the best! Love you!

Well, today I want to show you another 2 cards that I made last night. Both cards are part of my DT package for the "Roses on Paper" store. All highlighted items can be purchased at the store. :))




First card details.
Stamps: Magnolia ( Valentine Collection)
Inks: Distress re-inkers from tim Holtz.
Papers: Bazzill and Basic Grey ( Bittersweet collection) I love this new collection, It's perfect for Valentine's or a girly card. ;))
Embellishments: Dew Drops ( Silver Bells bottle), Prima flowers and charms from stash.




Second card details:
Stamps: Sara Kay ( Time for Apple Pie) and the sentiment is from "Close to my heart"
Inks: Distress re-inkers from tim Holtz.
Papers: Bazzill and the DP from stash.
Embellishments: Prima flowers, retro punch flower, brads,charms, buttons and gold gems from stash.

Hugs to all,

LIM :))

A Spoon Full of Sugar -Challenge Wk# 35

Wow.. It has been longer than a week from my last post. My mom got a bit sick and I had to take care of her (I'm only child so no help from sisters and brothers for me, but she's better now.. :))

Today, I want to show you a card that I made last night. I admit that I was in a hurry so the card does not bear as many details as I would have wished. Anyways, I have to be on time for my DT challenge card at "A Spoon Full of Sugar". This week the goal is making a baby or a toddler card. I felt in love with this beautiful stamp from Sara Kay from the moment I saw it, and I knew I had to do a toddle card for one of my daughter's friend. She will turn two years old in a few days and she's so proud that she's doing little things alone like eating without messing up around :))
( All highlighted items can be purchased at the store "Roses on Papers")




Stamps: Sara Kay (Picnic Time) , sentiment "You make me smile is from Aud Design (Norwegian company), the ticket is from "Close to my Heart" and the "Special" circle is from Autumn Leaves.
Inks: Distress re-inkers from Tim Holtz.
Papers: SU and Bazzill
Embellishments: Prima flowers, Dew Drops (Silver Bells bottle), Martha Stewart ribbons, and charms from the stash.


In just a few days we will have the result of the candy blog...Stay tuned!!..Have fun!!!

Hugs to all,

LIM :))

A Spoon Full of Sugar is back!!! :)

Hi !!!

Wow..I'm so excited. "A Spoon Full Of Sugar Challenge Blog" is back!!! After a few weeks brake we are back with new energy and ideas. Today's challenge consist of following this wonderful sketch created by Nikki. I told Nikki that after finishing my card I noticed that my image was not strictly like the sketch...Not only that, actually I made a few "mistakes" during the process... I don't know what I was thinking of, sorry sweetie. :)) I think I should stick with the old ideas...LOL



Well, last year I struggled with the Christmas cards until the very last minute. I had some friends to whom I wanted to send a card, but I was late. This year, my first resolution was to make in the future my Christmas cards during the whole year, so I SHOULD get my cards ready to be sent by Thanksgiving's day... and my Christmas will be relax and worry-free... At least, this is the plan, now let's see what happens during the year... Now let me show you my first Christmas card for this year LOL :)) ( All the highlighted items below are from the store "Roses on Paper")



Materials:
Stamps: Magnolia from the Jingle Jangle Collection
Papers: My Mind's Eye and Bazzill
Inks: Distress re-inkers from Tim Holtz
Embellishments: Drew Drops (from the Silver Bells bottle), Prima Flowers, Brads, charms and ribbons from stash. The little snowflakes are buttons from Wal-mart and they are flat at the back. Stickles ( I added stickles to the snowflakes buttons as well and the effect is really pretty. The picture is too dark to distinguish the little details, sorry)

Hugs,

LIM :))

New Year- Roses on Paper Challenge # 3

Hi !!!

I hope everyone had a great weekend after the holidays. Today I want to show you a card that I made for "Roses on Paper Challenge Blog". This week Susan is putting together for us a color challenge. You have to use PURPLE, WHITE and GREEN. Remember you have to use any stamps from the Magnolia, Sara Kay, Rachelle Anne Miller, Whiff of Joy or Alota.

I used this beautiful Magnolia stamp from Heavenly collection and added a cake from one of the SU set ( Favorite Teddy Bear-2003). 9 all the highlighted items are from the store "Roses on Paper")



Materials:
Stamps: Tilda from Magnolia ( Heavenly Collection) and a cake from SU ( Favorite Teddy Bear- 2003) , Circle stamp from Aud Designs. ( Norwegian Company)
Papers: SU, Bazzill
Inks: Distress Ink Pads from Tim Holtz.
Embellishments: Prima flowers, Center kisses, drew drops ( Silver Bells bottle), Stickles, Brads and Charms from stash. The little white flower in the center of one of the flowers were send to me by my dear friend Rosette. THANK YOU!!!


I also want to show you another card that I made for Christmas. This time I'm using a Whipper Snapper Stamp and for the flowers. "Stempelglede" -Grunge Collection) I love that set!!!




Hugs,

LIM :))

Dear Santa.... Feliz Navidad!!!

Hi Everyone,

Wow... Santa is almost here but before that happens I want to tell you that "Roses on Paper " have now their own challenge blog. You can follow this link or just go to this address http://ropchallenge.blogspot.com/

On every other Monday you will have the opportunity of playing with us, fostering your own talent and creativity with fun. Today is our second week and we have to follow this wonderful sketch made by the talented Iris. Thank you Iris! :))

I hope all you guys behaved well all year long and Santa will bring you all what you want and asked for. I wish all your dreams come true and enjoy a Wonderful and Magical Christmas Day...

Materials: ( All highlighted items are from the store "Roses on Paper")
Stamps: Magnolia.
Papers: Basic Grey and Bazzill.
Inks: Distress Ink from Tim Holtz
Embellishments: Ribbon, Prima flowers and leaves, buttons, brads and gold gems from stash.

Hugs to all,

LIM :))
Feliz Navidad!!!

Santa is coming to town!!!

Hi!

I hope you all are getting ready for next week . I can't hardly wait for Santa... :))

My husband will be on vacation next week so I don't know how many cards I will be able to make on those days because with the holidays we'll go out a lot and have friends over for dinner. I want to wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Hope all your dreams come true!!!

Today I want to show you two cards that I just finished. My neighbors asked me to make two cards for their son and daughter to give them to their teachers as a present. I didn't have much time so both were really simple. The materials highlighted in blue are from the store "Roses on Paper".








Materials:
Stamps : ( First card- Boy from Hanglar & Stamplar, Magnolia ( Fence and the circle in the corner) (Second card- Magnolia - the little girl and the presents)
Papers: Basic Grey ( Dasher Collection)
Inks: Distress Ink Pads from Tim Holtz and aqua pen to blend the colors.
Embellishments: Brads, Prima flowers, drew Drops ( silver) , center kisses, stickles , ribbon from SU and charms and bells from stash.
Tools: Marta Stewart punch for the corner in the second card.
Cuttlebug and Quickutz Dies for the leaves and the tags cutting an half.

Hugs,

LIM :))