Inky’s Spring HoneyPOP Blog Hop!

Welcome to Inky’s Spring HoneyPOP Blog Hop!

If you came here from the very talented Keri Lee Sereika's blog, Pink Lemonade you're in the right spot. If not, you'll want to start at Inky Antics blog and work your way through the group so you don't miss anything!

The blog hop starts today and ends on Sunday, February 27th at midnight Central time. Please visit each DT members’ blog to view their projects and leave a comment for each designer. The more you comment, the better your chances are to win. (Limit one comment per blog, please). Two people’s names will be drawn at random to receive a surprise Inky HoneyPOP prize pack. The winners’ names will be announced on the Inky Antics blog next Monday, so remember to stop back and see if you’ve won.

Today I'm sharing two cards I made using the set Teacup Mouse HoneyPOP and for the HoneyPOP surprise card I used the Lilac Honeycomb Paper, which you can find on this page: http://www.inkyantics.com/honeypop.htm

For this card I stamped the mouse image onto cream color cardstock, colored her with Prismacolor Pencils and blended with Gamsol. I paper pieced her dress using the same designer paper that was used on the bottom layer of the card. For the inside surprise... I used the Lilac Honeycomb Paper to create the 3-D teacup.





For the second card, I used the same mouse head, handle and plate stamps that I used inside the previous card, instead of using the Honeycomb Paper I used the teacup stamp that comes in the set. The HoneyPOP stamps sets are very versatile and can be used for any cards and not just with the Honeycomb Paper. The mouse image was colored using Copic Sketch Markers and cut using Spellbinders Circle & Scalloped Circle Dies. I also used Spellbinders Oval & Scalloped Ovals to create the tag as well.



Your next stop will be to visit the talented Debbie Fisher's blog, The Paper Garden. Thank you for playing along ~ Jovi

Teacup Mouse with HoneyPOP:
Stamps: Teacup Mouse HoneyPOP (Inky Antics/11089MC) ~ Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento) ~ Paper: Cream, Amethyst (Close to My Heart), Sweet Treads (BasicGrey) ~ Other: Prismacolor Pencils blended with Gamsol, Lilac Honeycomb Paper (Inky Antics), Light Orchid Grosgrain (SU), Pinking Hearts Border Punch (SU) ~ Card Size: 4.25 x 5.5

Teacup Mouse Alone
Stamps: Teacup Mouse HoneyPOP (Inky Antics/11089MC) ~ Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento) ~ Paper: White (Papertrey Ink), Fawn (Bazzill), Sweet Treads (BasicGrey) ~ Other: Copic Sketch Markers, Spellbinders Circle & Scalloped Circle Dies, Spellbinders Oval & Scalloped Oval Dies, Scalloped Edge Border Punch (SU), Mini Safety Pin (CTMH), Mint Crochet Ribbon (American Crafts), Pop Dots ~ Card Size: 5.25 x 5.25

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Benton's Heart

Here it is barely February and I've already turned into a blog slacker. Even though I haven't been posting regularly I have been staying busy crafting, reading and spending time with my family.

I've decided to jump back in to learning the piano.... serious this time. It's been about a year since I quit lessons, I figured I would save the money and practice sight reading on my own... that didn't work out like I planned. The last few months I rarely touched the piano... except to dust it, I would open it, play a piece and then close it until it needed to be dusted again. I'm determined to learn some new pieces on my own and not get discouraged.

On to Benton...



The image is from one of Inky Antics new clear stamp sets, Heart Benton. Benton was colored with Copic Sketch Markers. For the layout I used another fabulous sketch from The Sweet Stop (SSS143)...my favorite sketch challenge blog.

Thanks for visiting ~ Jovi

Stamps: Heart Benton (Inky Antics/ Clear Set 11079MC) ~ Paper: White (Neenah), Real Red (SU), Enchanted Woodland (Martha Stewart) ~ Other: Copic Sketch Markers, Lace Heart Edge Border Punch (Martha Stewart), Red Heart Ribbon, Mounting Tape ~ Card Size: 4.25 x 5.5

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Inky Antics Spring 2012

If you've been visiting Inky Antics blog this week, you've had a sneak peek at some of the new sets that Inky is introducing at CHA. Great news... today is the day you can start ordering these fabulous stamps, the Spring 2012 Inky catalog is now posted on the main Inky Antics site.

Grab yourself a drink and take a peek through the Inky Antics Spring 2012 flyer.

Thanks for visiting ~ Jovi

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Birthday Dog

Another birthday card to share that I made for my dear friend Betty. I had to wait to post it on my blog, at least until it arrived at her house.



The image Birthday Dog is from Inky Antics Delightful Dogs #1 clear set, he's so adorable with that cupcake on his head.

I've been trying to use colored pencils without blending with Gamsol, something to learn and I just like the look. I did most of this image without blending but I had to finally break down and use some Gamsol around the edges. What I really should be doing is spending less time with the pencils and start using the Copics I have.

Until next time, thanks for visiting ~ Jovi

Stamps: Birthday Dog/Delightful Dogs #1(Inky Antics) ~ Paper: White (Papertrey Ink), Petunia (Bazzill), Juniper (Close to My Heart), Happy Go Lucky (6x6 Pad/My Mind's Eye) ~ Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento), Sky (Close to My Heart) ~ Other: Prismacolor Pencils, Prisma Glitter, Liquid Appliqué, Clear Glass Beads, Glossy Accents, "Hello" Twine (My Mind's Eye), Scalloped Edge Punch (SU), Mounting Tape ~ Card Size: 5 x 5

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Music Saves My Soul

This past weekend we took a trip to Cheyenne to spend time with my parents, it's about a 3 1/2 hour trip from Colorado Springs. Bryan and I are in the front seat rocking out to Matchbox Twenty, we must have easily listened to all their albums. My son is in the backseat playing a video game on his ipod, my sixteen year old daughter is updating her Facebook status with "they should play Matchbox Twenty to prisoners because this is torture"... sixteen years old can be so dramatic!

Being the great mom that I am... I've been "torturing" her the last few days in her little prison (she's grounded because of her Math & Chemistry grades) by playing Matchbox Twenty songs/videos louder than normal (inserting evil laugh here), she needs to appreciate great music when she hears it!

If you would like join in Music Saves My Soul Saturday, it can be any day of the week, not just on Saturdays, head on over to Marcea's blog and link up.

Thanks for visiting ~ Jovi

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Birthday Hugs

Just a quick post today to share the card that I made for my sister's birthday. I have no idea what took me so long to make my first Popcorn the Bear purchase, I've seen this little bear for years in the galleries and on blogs and I always thought he was so adorable.



Popcorn the Bear is easily turning into my favorite beary images. I just need to figure out a way that I like to see him colored, blending him more and try to make him look furrier... I better start watching those You Tube coloring tutorials.

Thanks for visiting ~ Jovi

Stamps: Birthday Hugs (Popcorn the Bear/Crafter's Companion) ~ Paper: White (Papertrey Ink), Juniper (Close to My Heart), Springtime Collection (Echo Park Paper Co.) ~ Prismacolor Pencils blended with Gamsol, Paper Flowers (Bazzill), Princess Brad, Pinking Hearts Border Punch (SU), Ultra Fine Prisma Glitter, Mounting Tape ~ Card Size 6 x 6

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Music Saves My Soul

Every Saturday Marcea shares her favorite music on her blog and I've been wanting to join in with her Music Saves My Soul Saturday for a few months now... all you have to do is post your favorite song at the moment on your blog and link up at her blog. Easy peasy... right?

Here it is, an older Coldplay song but is still one of my favorites. I hope you enjoy it.




If you would like join, it can be any day of the week, not just on Saturdays. Just head on over to Marcea's blog and link up... if you need help with embedding a video into your blog post she has instructions there as well.

Thanks for visiting ~ Jovi

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What's on Your Workdesk? Wednesday 135

Happy New Year! I hope everyone is having a wonderful start to 2012 .

It's been awhile since I updated my blog and do you believe I've actually been crafting the last couple of days, what a great opportunity to participate in What's on Your Work-desk Wednesday. Although I am a little embarrassed to share my workspace today... for me it's pretty messy.



I've been working on cards using new Inky Antics images... unfortunately I had to hide those because those sets are not released just yet, but soon. To the right I have out my little Janome Sew Mini, I've decided that I like stitching on cards... only because I'm getting better at sewing a straight line!

After all these years of stamping I finally purchased my first Whipper Snapper image, Yin & Yang... I'm so looking forward to using it. I'm sure next time I make it back to Archiver's I'll come home with another one.

This is the other side of my room, my cutting area. I usually clean up between card making but today I was out of practice and paper collections just ended up mixed together, it was not fun cleaning up.



Make sure to stop in over at Julie's blog, Stamping Ground to see more work-desks and thanks for visiting ~ Jovi

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Inky’s “Wrap It Up” Blog Hop!

Welcome to Inky’s “Wrap It Up” Blog Hop!

The blog hop starts today and ends on Sunday, December 11th at midnight Central time. Please visit each DT members’ blog to view their projects and leave a comment for each designer. The more you comment, the better your chances are to win. (Limit one comment per blog, please). Two people’s names will be drawn at random to receive a surprise Inky prize pack. The winners’ names will be announced on the Inky Antics blog next Monday, so remember to stop back and see if you’ve won.

If you've been following from the beginning and you’ve come from Trudy's blog, True's Gift's From the Heart, you're in the right spot. If not, be sure to start at Inky Antics blog so you don't miss out.



I created two gift boxes using the stamps Joyful Elsie (0706J) / Holiday BaZooples #1 Clear Set (11061MC) and Gingerbread Man (2900E), which you can find on this Inky Antics page. These gift boxes are the perfect size for those smaller gifts and are quick and easy to make, although Joyful Elsie did take a bit longer because of the coloring. You can find the complete step by step tutorial here at Splitcoaststampers.

Here is my short version:

For the box bottom, cut your cardstock or designer paper to 7 3/4" x 9". Score at 1 1/2" on each side.



Cut the flaps on the long side to meet with the lines on the short side of your paper, then fold all your score lines.



Flip your paper over and apply adhesive to the outside corners.



Remove paper lining from adhesive and fold in the corners, you have created the bottom of your box.



For the box top you will need to cut your cardstock or designer paper to 6 7/8" x 8 1/8" and then score at 1" on each side. If you like you can punch the edges, make sure to trim off the extra from the corners. Cut the flaps, fold score lines, flip over and apply adhesive, fold in corners...



...and you have now created your box top and it's ready for embellishments.



I used Prismacolor Pencils to color both the gingerbread man and Elsie, and used Gamsol to blend the gingerbread man. After coloring the images I used mounting tape & pop dots to adhere them to the box and then embellished with ribbon, Stickles and metal accent Christmas lights.





Thank you for joining us and I hope you enjoy all the wonderful "Wrap It Up" creations from the Inky designers. Your next stop will be back to Inky Antics blog.

~ Jovi

Joyful Elsie:
Stamps: Joyful Elsie (Inky Antics/0706J) ~ Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento) ~ Paper: White (Papertrey Ink), Cranberry (Close to My Heart), Christmas Cheer Light Loops (TPC Studio), Clover Dot (Bo Bunny) ~ Other: Prismacolor Pencils, Diamond Stickles, Christmas Cheer Metal Accent Lights (TPC Studio), Lacy Square Nestabilities Die, Scalloped Edge Punch (SU), Mounting Tape ~ Finished Box Size: 4.75 x 6



Gingerbread Man:
Stamps: Gingerbread Man (Inky Antics/2900E) ~ Paper: Cream, Cranberry (Close to My Heart), Cozy Little Christmas (the Paper Studio) ~ Other: Prismacolor Pencils blended with Gamsol, Cranberry Grosgrain(Close to My Heart), Oval & Oval Scalloped Punches (Marvy), Eyelet Border Punch (SU), Mounting Tape, Pop Dots ~ Finished Box Size: 4.75 x 6

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Eat Your Cake & Nap Too

A few weeks ago I was at Hobby Lobby picking up supplies for an Inky project when I came across this cute little House Mouse stamp, Eat Your Cake & Nap Too. I knew that this little chubby guy would be perfect for my niece's birthday card. I'm sure it will get used plenty in the future and it was 40% off ... couldn't pass it up.



I normally don't use these kind of floral embellishments on cards, I'm always worried about how they would look once they arrived at its destination when mailing. Since this card would be hand delivered I thought I would give them a try and because I have plenty mulberry flowers to use up. Before placing any flowers I had to visit Vicki's blog, Stamped Smiles, Vicki always has wonderful floral arrangements on her cards. After looking at my card I think I should have used more flowers... lol

Thanks for visiting ~ Jovi

Stamps: Eat Your Cake & Nap Too (House Mouse/Stampabilities) ~ Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento) ~ Paper: Cream, Bamboo (CTMH), Smokey Plum (CTMH), Garden Green (CTMH), Sonoma (My Reflections/CTMH) ~ Other: Prismacolor Pencils, Gamsol, Frosted Lace Stickles, Mulberry Mini Roses & Cream Rose (Recollections) ~ Card Size 5.5 x 5.5

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