"Here kitty, kitty!"

She's awesome! I love the expression on her face. I used Inkadinkado Gothic Gril stamp, Nestabilities Wonky Reverse Rectangles, Spider web embossing folder, Copic markers and a spider punch. Happy Halloween! Rick.

..."Gimme somethin' good to eat!"

Gettin ready for Halloween! This is my favorite holiday! I love all the spookiness, creativity, & of course...the sweets! I used candy corn chipboard stickers, Nestabilities ovals, Cuttlebug Swirls folder and a "treats" rub on for the ribbon. Have a great day! Rick.

Thinking of You!

This is a card I made at our crafty get-together in the burbs with some great friends, Evelyn Mojica Majcher, Terry Redmond, Drussy Hernandez, Lisa, Nancy, Pat & Kathy. July 2011. We ate, created, gossiped...oh yah, & drank :) We had a blast n' a half!! XOXO

Happy Birthday Princess!

Say hi to Tuesday! This is a card I made at our crafty get-together in the burbs with some great friends, Evelyn Majcher, Terry Redmond, Drussy Hernandez, Lisa, Nancy, Pat & Kathy. July 2011. We ate, created, gossiped...oh yah, & drank :) We had a blast n' a half!

Sassy!

Sassy Abbey is ready to go out with the girls! These stamps from the Greeting Farm are my fave!!!

Rock Out!

Hi. This is Friday! Too cute, right?! I used Memento inks, Copic markers, Labels 4 & Labels 4 Small Nestabilities, Cuttlebug folder Large Dots & Basic Grey printed paper. I highlighted the headphones with a white gel pen. Thanks for lookin! Rick.

It's Summertime!

How can you not love Ms. Cheeky Beach Anya from Greeting Farm?!?!
I stamped her ink black Memento ink, colored with Copic markers & cut her out. I asymmetrically cut a piece of printed paper for her beach towel & outlined it with a black marker. Cuttlebugged the sand & water for texture. OMG...let's go to the beach!!! xoRick.

Happy March!!!

Wow! It's been a "long time no blog"! Sorry, I've been really busy with my 2 jobs - gotta pay for my addiction some how, right???
Here's a cute little card I made using Stampendous' Busy Bunnies clear stamp set. I used Nestabilities circle dies, Memento inks, Copic Markers! I also used Cuttlebug Big Dots embossing folder, Kaiser Craft's Candy Lane printed paper, Hero Arts saying & Bazzill cardstock. Hope ya like & inspires you to make some spring cards!!! Thanks for lookin, Rick.

Grateful for you!

This is it! This is going to be my Thanksgiving card this year! The inside says..."...you. Happy Thanksgiving." I used Paper Trey stamps & paper, EK success punch, Nestie scallop square, Cuttlebug folders & rhinestones! Gotta have bling! Thanks for lookin, Rick.

Happy Fall Yall!

We've had a fabulous fall this year! I love it. Chicago's been so pretty! So I started on my fall cards. I used Inkadinkado clear stamps, Cuttlebug folder, Paper Trey paper, scallop & deckle scissors, Memento ink & Kaleidascope Autumn Leaves ink, circle punch & a fun felt leaf. Hope you like, Rick.

Gimme your candy or else!

Too cute, right?! This clear stamp set from Stampendous is adorable. I used Copics...of course, Nesties, Cuttlebug dot folder & bat die, circle punch for moon & Memento inks. Happy trick or treating! XO Rick

Let's hang out on All Hallow's Eve!

Whoa! Isn't she hot..in a creepy way?! Love her, especially against the brick wall from Tim Holtz's embossing folder collection. I used Copic markers, Memento black ink & my fav Tim H's non-stick scissors. Don't forget the bling, Rick.

Halloween is my favorite holiday!

Hey, I'm back! Sorry, I've been workin a lot...gotta pay for my addiction somehow, right?!?! lol. I now can easily say that Halloween supersedes Christmas for me when it come to fun holidays!!! This spooky card was made with a spider web embossing folder, Cuttlebug spider die, deckle scissors for the edge & Oval Nestabilitie. Super easy, super spooky. Hope ya like, Rick.

Have a Donut!

Don't mind if I do! I used the Hero Art CL403 "Have a donut" set to create this fun card with the stinkin cute donut box. Stamped with Memento ink & colored in with Copics. I cut the donuts out, made a rectangle (for the box), Cuttlebugged it, then tucked the donuts behind. CUTE!

Yee-haw!

Save a horse. Ride a cowboy! I used the new Cuttlebug folder, "Polka Dots" again with the "Houndstooth" one, scalloped scissors & Copics. Ain't she perdy, Rick.

Round 'em Up!

Come On! How cute is he!? I'm enjoying the new Cuttlebug folders, especially the "Polka Dots" one. I also used more folders, a corner punch and, of course, Copics. Hope you like, Rick.

Giddy Up!

I made this card while at a "crafty get together" with friends. Cute, huh?
I used new Cuttlebug folder, "Seeing Spots". Love it!!! As well as more folders, Nestabilities, & Copics. XO Rick.

Best Wishes!

Come on! How cute is this?! The pink scallop is actually the card, it flips up. I used Nestabilities Scallop Circles, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots folder, Martha Stewart cupcake corner punch, Memento inks & Copics. Have fun & celebrate like it's your birthday, Rick.

Hey Cupcake!

Mmm! Now I want a cupcake. I used Nestabilities Big Scallop Rectangle Small, Cuttlebug Devine Swirl & Swiss Dots embossing folder, Martha Stewart cupcakes border punch, Memento inks & Copics. Bon Appetit, Rick.

Happy Birthday!!!

You can never have too many birthday cards, right?! I made this card by using white cardstock & making it into a gate fold card. I closed the card & adhered the brown & blue panel on top to keep the card shut. Then I made a tag for the inside. I used Nestabilities Scallop Circles, Cuttlebug Devine Swirl folder, Martha Stewart cupcakes border punch & Memento inks. Happy birthdays, Rick.