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TTIC Anniversary Blog Hop!

Posted on 27-10-2009 | By: Tonya

Category : Artful INKables, Big Shot, Blog Candy, Bo Bunny, Coloring Techniques, Copics, Die Cutting & Embossing, Events, Mojo Monday Sketch Challenges, Nestabilities, PaperTrey Ink, SH Shop, StampInsanity Stamps, Twilight Tuesday Inspiration

Tags: bazzill, blog hop, bobunny, card, handmade, mojo monday, stamp happens, TTIC, Twilight Tuesday Inspiration Challenge

Wow. Just wow. A whole year has gone by since the idea for the Twilight Tuesday Inspiration Challenge began. It’s amazing to me. We started out with just Me, Beth & Eve.

Now we’ve added a whole team, a special site, a forum, challenges beyond our original TTIC and have made a whole coven of friends!!! It amazes me. And I want to especially thank Beth and Eve for going on this adventure with me…for making this all a reality. Thank you to both of you…I’m blessed to have you as friends!!

Originally, the TTIC was only planned to last until the opening of Twilight, hence the Twilight Tuesday name. Remember when MTV was doing Twilight Tuesdays for the Twilight Movie? Good times, good times.

Anyway, the three of us unanimously decided to continue on with the TTIC and I added Dani, Jen, Julie, Margie and Rebecca to complete the team. It has been an enormous pleasure working with each of these ladies!! We’ve all been through some good times, and some bad…and it’s been nice to have a group of supportive friends. I’ve watched each of the team grow so much over the year and I’m so proud of each one!!

This summer, we expanded yet again adding Alison, Donna, Erica, and Jacquie. Another excellent set of Twilighter crafters and friends! I am so incredibly blessed by the enthusiasm our newest editions have added to the team! They bring a fresh perspective to our challenges and each are very passionate about the TTIC.

I also want to thank the entire TTIC team for their dedication. I look forward to another fun year ahead!! I could go on for a long time praising this team, but you know how it is…people want to get on to the “good stuff” so let’s go!!

I’d like to share my two favorite past challenges:

TTIC #29 is a special shout out to Justin Furstenfeld who is in my constant thoughts and prayers right now. I love you, Justin, get better soon!

And finally, I’d like to revisit TTIC #36: What Says Twilight to You?

So much going on here… I used the Mojo Monday Sketch #110 for this card. I like the sketch and plan to use it again this week on another project that I’m really excited to share. All the gorgeous paper you see…BoBunny’s St. Nick line.

I also used Glass Slipper Bazzill Bling and Raven. I used PTI for my stamped Artful Inkables image. I embossed the Versafine Onyx ink with clear powder and colored it with Copic markers. It is cut out and popped up with dimensionals. I used Nesties to cut the scallop and circles.

The O.M.E! image is from StampInsanity Stamps’ OtherWorldly set. Available in my shop. I stamped the image with StazOn Jet Black Ink.

And this is the inside. It reads, “Twilighter and not ashamed”. How perfect is that??? This image is also from the Otherwordly set. All paranormal lovers need this set!

And now, it is my most honored pleasure to send you on to the marvelous Margie’s site!

I am the first stop in the blog hop but if you would like to return to the main site, please visit www.twilighttuesday.com. Enjoy! And thanks for participating! Oh! And be on the lookout for blog candy!!!

Halloween Sale!

Posted on 05-10-2009 | By: Tonya

Category : Blog Candy, Cards, Coloring Techniques, Copics, SH Shop, Seasonal, Spica Pens, Wildflower Kids Rubber Stamps

Tags: Blog Candy, Cards, handmade, stamp happens, Wildflower Kids Rubber Stamps

I wanted to let everyone know that there is a Halloween Sale going on in my Stamp Happens Shop!

BoBunny Halloween designer paper
BoBunny Calypso Class Kit
BoBunny Mango Luau Class Kit
BoBunny Popsicle Class Kit
StampInsanity Halloween stamp sets
Wildflower Kids stamp sets

I’m making room for the new Fall 2009 collection from BoBunny and you’re going to love it! I’ll be holding classes from these lines and I’m so excited! I’ll begin taking pre-orders this week!

For now, I want to show you a couple of cards I made with the Wildflower Kids Ghoul Friends set.

This card features Boo Crew Dot designer paper from BoBunny along with Bazzill Raven canvas and Papertrey Ink white card stock.

I stamped the Frankenstein image in Versafine Black Onyx ink and used my Copic Ciaos and Spicas to color him.

I failed to lay out my Ciao colors this time, please forgive me!

The rhinestones are from Stampin’ Up!.

I tried to make this card simple since it is really for a boy. Boys aren’t too fond of girly-girl cards with ribbon and lots of sparkle…at least my 10 year old isn’t! So I wanted to keep this one simple.

This one is more my style! The cool thing about this little card is that it isn’t limited to Halloween!

Little girls love dress up so it’s a cute card for birthdays or any other occasion.

I used Versafine Black Onyx to stamp the image and Copic Ciaos and Spicas to color the image.

The ribbon is from Stampin’ Up! as is the Pink Passion paper.

I used the Bazzill Raven and PTI white for the other card stock.

I used a Martha Stewart punch and bling from my stash.

See the sparkle from the Spicas??

So cute!!

The Halloween Sale doesn’t last forever so hurry up and get your stuff!

Oh! And before I leave, Jen is having a blog candy giveaway:

TTIC #36: What Says Twilight to You? And Secret REVEALED!

Posted on 23-06-2009 | By: Tonya

Category : Artful INKables, Big Shot, Blog Candy, Cards, Challenges, Events, Nestabilities, PaperTrey Ink, Promotions, SWMs, Stamp Co. & Products, Stampin' Up! Stamps, Twilight Tuesday Inspiration

Tags: Artful INKables, fictionally inspired, into the moonlight, ttic36, Twilight, Twilight Tuesday Inspiration Challenge

Well the secret is OUT!!

Twilight Tuesday Inspiration Challenge & Artful INKables are in cahoots!

TTIC is partnering with Artful INKables to bring you a special week long celebration of this week’s challenge.

You really must run, not walk, to check out Artful INKable’s new Twilight inspired stamps!

The Twilight Tuesday Inspiration Challenge Design Team has used these new stamp sets to create this week’s projects. Check them out!

Beth ~ Dani ~ Eve ~ Jen ~ Julie ~ Margie ~ Rebecca ~ Tonya

And Our Guest Designers:

Alison ~ Donna ~ Jacquie

With the Artful INKables Design Team:

Kristin, owner of Artful INKables ~Joy ~Elena ~ Holly ~ Joanne ~Velta

OME! You need to go to TTIC so you can see the super fabulous blog candy being given away over the next four weeks!!!

On to this week’s challenge!!

TTIC #36: What Says Twilight To You?

So many things say “Twilight” to the multitudes of Twilight fans. What images do you think of when you think about the Twilight books and movies? For some, Twilight means an apple, for some, the chess piece on the cover of Breaking Dawn, and for others, Bella’s truck conjures up the Twilight mood. Many fans love to express their Twilight love by choosing a “team” to root for, and others have favorite quotes from the book that are near and dear to them.

For the craft portion of the challenge: create a piece that expresses what comes to mind when YOU think of the Twilight saga.

For the comment portion of the challenge: Many people often say that reading the Twilight saga has been life-changing. Please share how the saga has changed your own life or made you view life in a different way.

For me, I conjure up a million things when I think of the Twilight Saga. I think about the book covers and those are the images my children are constantly pointing out to me! So I am celebrating the book covers this week…because I’m a Fanpire!

I used a lot of gifts for this project. The red paper (and that is some very, very luscious stuff) is from Eve, the black flocked paper is from Julie, and the FANTASTIC image is from Artful INKables. Thank you all!!!

I used my trusty SWMs to color the image. I sponged the edges and stamped Fanpire in Riding Hood Red SU! ink. I used my nestabilities for the circles and the oval and eyelet punches are from SU!. The rhinestones are from Close to My Heart. The white paper is from PTI. I’m hoping I got everything there!

Be sure to check back all week to see more projects made with Artful INKables’ new sets. I’ll have projects all week and Monday too!

Are you savvy??

Posted on 31-05-2009 | By: Tonya

Category : Bella Stamps, Blog Candy, Cards, Coloring Techniques, SWMs

Tags: Blog Candy, Cards, craft, handmade, Stamp Co. & Products, stamp happens

You know what’s really cool? I’m going to actually be able to stamp something new tomorrow! Isn’t that the coolest?

Well…you know what’s even cooler?

My Stamp Happens shop is opening MONDAY!!! And it’s where all the savvy, cool, chic stampers are going to shop.

I’ve been working really hard to make sure I have the most competitive prices, the most sought after craft products, and the best customer service evah! And because you…my faithful readers…have been patient this past month through all my trials and tribulations…you will be getting a grand opening special coupon code to use in the Stamp Happens store! Be sure to check back bright and early Monday morning. Or better yet, if you want that code super quick…subscribe to my feed!!

When you visit the store, please be sure to create an account and sign up for the newsletter. I’ll be sending out special coupon codes for subscribers only!! And if you don’t see something you want, please ask! I’m still adding inventory and I’ll be happy to try and get your requests.

In the mean time, above is mwhabella from Stamping Bella and I stamped her last year. I colored her with SWMs and a blender pen. The colors are Chocolate Chip, So Saffron, Certainly Celery, and Real Red. Fun and interesting, huh?

Psst! I’ve heard there some pretty sweet blog candy happening in June… be sure to check in Monday to find out about it…

Spring-Summer Subscriber Challenge

Posted on 15-04-2009 | By: Tonya

Category : Blog Candy, Copics, Nestabilities, Promotions, Stampin' Up! Stamps, products

You know how you’re taught “When life hands you lemons, make lemonade?” Well, life handed me lemons lately with my computer woes followed by a brief feed subscriber “issue”. So I’m making lemonade. I really appreciate you all being patient with me. And I want to reward you!!

So here’s the deal. I’m challenging myself to increase my subscriber readership. And my subscribers get the rewards!!

My first goal: Double my readership. I WANT 500 followers!!!
My second goal: Increase by another 250 followers.
My third goal: I want 1000 followers!!!

When I hit each of these numbers of followers, I will suddenly announce a blog candy giveaway for 48 hours. This will give newsletter readers a chance to participate. The announcement will be sudden so you’ll have to subscribe to be in the know.

For 48 hours I’ll give my readers the chance to comment for a chance to win the prezzie (see below for prezzies). The winner will be chosen using random.org. And you must tell me why you like following my blog. Your answers will help me determine what I feature more of. So be nice!

You can subscribe to me via email or RSS. See the dude sitting on the ~~toilet~~ bench reading? You can click him for an RSS feed.

See the “Updates via Feedblitz”? You can click the mail envelope and the RSS icon? You can click either of these for email updates or RSS feeds. All kinds of choices friends!! SUBSCRIBE!! GET THOSE NUMBERS UP!!!

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Product Features:

Ink jet printer delivers outstanding photo prints and text quality
Prints photos at a maximum resolution of 4800 x 1200 dpi
Borderless photo prints
Specially formulated pigment black ink gives laser-quality text
Compact size for easy placement

2. A Few of My Favorite Things (750 Followers)

Copic Ciao Markers: 8 Piece Set – Primary Copic Marker Set.

These Copic Markers are perfect for stamping, fabric, and vellum. All Copic stamping markers are refillable, dye-based, permanent alcohol markers that dry acid free. It also includes 1 archival, pigment-based inking pen.

Angel Wings Shimmerz

Shimmerz are highly iridescent, waterbased, non-toxic paints. They adhere to nearly anything including metal and acetate. They dry within minutes. They come in a sealed 1/4 oz jar premixed and ready to use .

1/4” Scor-Tape

Scor-Tape is an amazing product. It is a premium double sided adhesive,best on the market, acid free, heat resistant and incredibly sticky tape. It can be used with embossing powders, foils, beads, glitter, ribbon etc. It is the perfect permanent adhesive for card making, boxes, books and Iris Folding.

Spellbinders Nestabilities Label 1

This set of 6 concentric dies is so versatile. It’s a go-anywhere, do-anything kind of Die Template set that works overtime in your collection. Part of the Nestabilities line, the dies cut increasing frames at ¼” all the way around. This makes cutting, matting, framing and embossing simple and gives beautiful results.

3. $100 Stampin’ Up! ® Gift Certificate (1000 Followers)

This gift certificate will be honored through me only. Shipping costs will also be paid by me. The order will be directly shipped to the winner.

Please note: All prizes are good for United States players only. If an international player wins, a like valued Amazon Gift Certificate will be issued in place of the prizes.

TTIC#27: Jasper Hale!

Posted on 14-04-2009 | By: Tonya

Category : Blog Candy, Challenges, Nestabilities, Scrapbook Pages, Twilight Tuesday Inspiration, products

Lovely Julie has issued our Twilight Tuesday Inspiration Challenge this week and she’s chosen the awesomeness of Jasper Hale!!

Julie’s challenge:

“The creative part of this challenge is to make a piece that says “Jasper” to you. And the comment portion for this week is all about Jasper’s amazing calming abilities. What do you like to do to create that Jasper-style calm for yourself? Tell us about it!”

TTIC #27 Details Here!!

Be sure to see what the other design team members have created! (Do you love this day of the week as much as I do??)

Beth ~ Dani ~ Eve ~ Jen ~ Julie ~ Margie ~ Rebecca

BTW: Twilight Tuesday just opened a new Amazon store. We’d love it if you’d shop through us. All purchases you make when you go through our Amazon search box, links on our site, or through my Good Reads books in my sidebar ( ) help us fund fantastic contests and prizes, blog candy, and site maintenance.

So, let’s see what I made for this week! I seriously love Jasper. And I love this promo picture of Jasper. I’m hoping he won’t look so harsh in New Moon, but you know what? I love Jasper. Team Jasper, baby!! I think it’s because my anxiety could use some Jasper, KWIM?

I chose very soft colors for this 6 x 6” scrap page. The paper I used is from Bella Birds (SU!). I also used Going Gray textured card stock.

It isn’t possible for me to make something without a little bling. But, I tried to keep it to a minimum.

Look at that face!!! Gorgeous. Personally, I really like Jasper’s hair in this picture. I wish it would’ve looked more like this in Twilight (the movie). I’m excited to see how he’ll look in New Moon!!

I added some Robin's Nest Dew Drops (silver). And a little silver Prima flower. I also used my new set of Spellbinders Nestabilities: Labels 4.

But of course my favorite part is a saying I saw on the internet:

Jasper: Exactly my brand of Prozac.

This kills me. Seriously. Eli Lily would have a serious problem if Jasper really existed, huh? Oh, to have the ability to calm or excite those surrounding you…that would be an awesome gift.

And of course Julie asked what I do to create that Jasper-style calm for myself. Let’s see…

1. Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft (insert your SSRI of choice here), Xanax, Valium or Buspar

2. Liquor

3. Comfort Food

4. Hot Baths

(Don’t get excited, only 4 are true…)

Big announcement coming tomorrow…don’t miss it!! P.S. Make sure to update your RSS feeds please!

Twilight Tuesday Inspiration Challenge #26: The VOID.

Posted on 07-04-2009 | By: Tonya

Category : Blog Candy, Challenges, Scrapbook Pages, Twilight Tuesday Inspiration

This week, Eve chose the theme for our Twilight Tuesday Inspiration Challenge. She chose The Void, aka “the New Moon moment.” I think everyone of us out there have had this moment. Or at least the majority of us. Especially those of us who didn’t end up with their Edward. This particular portion of the book is the most emotional of the entire series. We have a discussion going on over at TTIC if you want to join.

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I got this awesome image from Elle. She is an awesome artist. You should stop over there and show her some love!

Back to my project. I did a 6” x 6” scrap layout featuring this image of Bella in the forest as she was laying there in shock over loosing Edward.

All I can think of is:

I promise that this will be the last time you’ll see me. I won’t come back. I won’t put you through anything like this again. You can go on with your life without any more interference from me. It will be as if I’d never existed.
Edward Cullen, New Moon, Chapter 3, p.71

She just keeps saying ‘He’s gone.’
Sam Uley, New Moon, Chapter 3, p.76

I have a special idea for this layout but I’ll have to share that with you later. Be sure to see the other design team’s projects:

Beth / Danielle / Eve / Jen / Julie / Margie / Rebecca

Also, I’ll be hosting the blog candy this month! I’ll be giving away a $15 Amazon Gift Certificate! More details to follow.