Wordbird's Nest

My two cents...

I'm just sayin....

There's been a lot of talk over at Splitcoast Stampers lately about the best paper for Copics. That always seems to be a big debate in many of the papercrafts on-line communitie. There are so many favorite papers suggested by so many crafters... all with good reasons why they like the paper they're using.

Well I have to weigh in with my 2 cents worth. I say Cryogen White! And I will be delighted to tell you my reasons for loving this paper!

1) Hand stamped images are clear and crisp.

2) My digi images don't smear.

3) My Copics blend beautifully with no smearing.

4) Cryogen white loves embossing folders! I get such a deep nice embossed effect with my embossing folders.

Here's an example that includes all of these:

 Look at those fab polka dots embossed so beautifully...doesn't this bright orange Spellbinders diecut doily just pop?!  Look at the Isabella's Sketchbook cupcake digi image  colored with Copics, no smearing here! This darling sentiment is by Hero arts and is stamped with tuxedo black ink by Tsukineko. Cryogen white....Whoo-hoo!! Really makes my projects have that crisp, pulled together look. 

Please visit  PaperTemptress to see this and so many other awesome papers! You'll be glad you did.  ;D

 
  

Sincere, Heartfelt Thanks and a Challenge

This is a bitter sweet post. Bitter because the talented illustrator Isabella Joy is suspending her design team now to focus on some other things she has going on.

Sweet because she will still have her store open and still has hundreds of beautiful digis for sale!

Sweet because I am so thankful to have met so many talented card makers while on the Isabella's Sketchbook design team.So, I'd like to dedicate my card today to the Isabella design team for all I've learned from them!

The last Isabella's Sketchbook Challenge is to use your own handmade flowers on your card. You need to use an Isabella image. If you don't have one you can scoop up the freebie or better yet...visit  Isabella's Sketchbook Boutique and choose from over 300 digi images.

Prize: 2 free images of your choice from Isabella. When we reach nine entries, Isabella will be picking a "favorite" in addition to the random.org chosen winner!

Here is my hand made flowers cards:

The image is Isabella's "Cup Stack". The handmade flowers are made from assorted flower punches layered together and glass beads poured in the centers over Glossy Accents. All card stock is by Gina K.

Thanks for stopping by!

 

Shhh! Lets hide something!

It's time for a hidden pocket challenge over at at Isabella's Sketchbook Challenge Blog!

Hide Something on your card or project...make a pocket or a flap, etc. with something hidden in or behind it.

You must use a digital stamp from Isabella's Sketchbook.  If you don't have one you can scoop up the freebie or better yet...visit  Isabella's Sketchbook Boutique and choose from over 300 digi images.

Prize: 2 free images of your choice from Isabella. When we reach nine entries, Isabella will be picking a "favorite" in addition to the random.org chosen winner!

Here is my hidden pocket card:

 

And here is my tag pulled from my hidden pocket:

I hope you are inspired to join us in this week's challenge. Again, for this week's challenge - hide something! You may submit more than one project as long as the main image is a different Isabella image. If you don't have any Isabella's images, then pop over to Isabella's Digi Boutique . You will receive your images immediately and you can start on your entry today!

Supplies:

stamps: Isabella's Sketchbook Garden Beauties digital stamp, Gina K sentiment from Thanks a Million stamp set

paper: Gina K pure luxury card stock;  ass't scraps of designer paper

other: Copic markers, ribbon, gems, edge punch, eyelets

  

Thanks for looking...hope you'll come play!

Scrappy post-it folios

It's time for a scraps challenge over at at Isabella's Sketchbook Challenge Blog!

Use up some of those precious little pieces that you just can't bear to throw away but are too small for most projects. I know we all have at least one or two bags of those! ;D  Now is a good time to look through them and use some.

You must use a digital stamp from Isabella's Sketchbook.  If you don't have one you can scoop up the freebie or better yet...visit  Isabella's Sketchbook Boutique and choose from over 300 digi images.

Prize: 2 free images of your choice from Isabella. When we reach nine entries, Isabella will be picking a "favorite" in addition to the random.org chosen winner!

Here are my scrappy projects:

I love making these little post-it folios...they are quick and fun and oh so cute! A great way to use up some pretty little scraps. They are also nice when you feel like doing just a little coloring project. Remember...digi stamps can be printed any size to fit your mood or project. ;D 
 

I hope you are inspired to join us in this week's challenge. Again, for this week's challenge - use up some scraps! You may submit more than one project as long as the main image is a different Isabella image. If you don't have any Isabella's images, then pop over to Isabella's Digi Boutique . You will receive your images immediately and you can start on your entry today!

Supplies:

stamps: Isabella's Sketchbook Fresh Flowers digital stamp

paper: Gina K pure luxury card stock;  ass't scraps of designer paper

other: Copic markers, Glossy Accents, , ribbon, post-it notes

Thanks for looking...hope you'll come play!

(Post note: My scrappy post-it folios were featured at Papercraft Planet ! Fun stuff!) 

Buttons and Bows

It's time for a Buttons and Bows challenge over at at Isabella's Sketchbook Challenge Blog!

Use buttons and bows on your project and a digital stamp from Isabella's Sketchbook.  If you don't have one you can scoop up the freebie or better yet...visit  Isabella's Sketchbook Boutique and choose from over 300 digi images.

Prize: 2 free images of your choice from Isabella. When we reach nine entries, Isabella will be picking a "favorite" in addition to the random.org chosen winner!

Here is my card:

 

I hope you are inspired to join us in this week's challenge! Again, for this week's challenge - create a project using buttons and bows.You may submit more than one project as long as the main image is a different Isabella image. If you don't have any Isabella's images, then pop over to Isabella's Digi Boutique . You will receive your images immediately and you can start on your entry today!

Have fun!...looking forward to seeing all those buttons and bows!

Supplies:

stamps: Isabella's Sketchbook Sunny Flowers digital stamp

paper: Gina K pure luxury card stock white; K and Co designer paper

other: Copic markers, Glossy Accents, clear crystal beads, ribbon,buttons and lace