{Gobble Gobble} SFYTT

Hi everyone,

it's Saturday!!! Yay right?! Although this Saturday means that November is literally knocking on our doorsteps and you know what that means...christmas and finals are only a flash away!! Yaaayy...I mean yikes for the finals part but yay for christmas, spending time with family and friends, the smell of cinnamon and hot chocolate, having a little time off from school....oh yes - my favorite time of the year! :)

But we're not quite there yet so let's look at this super fun SFYTT sketch from the fabulous Jen del Muro. I needed to make a few more thanksgiving cards so I scowered my stamp stash and found this cute Clearly Swanky Set by the Cat's Pajamas called Gobble It Up. I had almost forgotten I had this one...isn't Sprinkle just too cute?!

Oh which reminds me: The Cat's Pajamas'  has a new release coming up in a few weeks and I'm sure you'll get to see plenty of Sneak Peeks over the next couple of days so stay tuned for sure!!

Okay...ready to see what else you can do with this sketch?! Check out my amazingly talented SFYTT Sisters:

Jen del Muro and a big hearty welcome
to our October Guest Designer Lesa Smaligo
* Amber Hight
* Amy Rohl
* Amy Sheffer
* Carole Burrage
* Jenn Diercks
*Jodi Collins
* Kelly Lunceford
* Megan Lock
* Susan Liles

thanks so much for stopping by!!

I hope you have a great weekend!!

~ Sony

Stamps: Gobble It Up (TCP)
Paper: Quite Contrary (MME), Baby Girl Nursery (DCWV), Soft Suede (SU), Kraft
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Antique Linen (Distress Ink), Vintage Photo(Distress Ink)
Accessories: Nesties, Copics, Stardust Stickles Glitter, Twill Tape, Distressed Stripe Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Sponges, Pop-Up Dots, White Thread and Sewing Machine

{Spicy Pumpkin} TCP Tuesday 132

Hi guys,

it's our last Tuesday in this month of October, can you believe it?! My, where has the time gone?!
Well since this month of Breast Cancer Awareness is coming to an end I thought let's heat things up, add some spice to it and go out with a bang SO
are you ready for a saucy color challenge?!

Your colors for this week's TCP Tuesday challenge are Red, Orange and Pink!
You can go bright and bold like me over here or you can chose to do a more subtle version...whatever comes to your heart. We just want you to have fun, be inspired and play along.

Now here are all the deets:
1. Each a week one of The Cat’s Pajamas DT members will host a challenge.
2. The challenges will vary {stamp, technique, color, theme, sketch, etc.}
3. You will have until the end of the month to complete the challenge.
4. Link to your post using the Inlinkz button at the bottom of Alma's Blog.
5. TCP stamps are not required, but of course, highly encouraged. {Unless it is a challenge calling for a specific stamp}
6. There will be one winner each month. They will be deemed that month’s Swankiest Stamper and get $25 in Cat’s Cash {money to spend on the TCP site!}.
7. Only designs posted to the Alma's blog will be considered for the Swanky Stamper.
8. The newly crowned Swanky Stamper will be announced on the First of the Month and have his/her winning entry posted on The Cat’s Pajamas website where he/she will reign for the entire month.

thanks so much for stopping by and happy stamping!!!

~ Sony


Stamps: Hello Pumpkin (TCP)
Paper: Isabelle Collection (Anna Griffin),  Summer Sunrise (PTI), Melon Mambo (SU)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Melon Mambo, Pumpkin Pie
Accessories: Sponges, Copics, Gold Distress Stickles, Crystal Effects, Rhinestone Stickers, Gold and Red Liquid Pearls, Morroccan Edge Border Punch, Pop-Up Dots, White Thread and Sewing Machine

{a lil Flag Birthday} SFYTT & Lil Inker Designs

Hi guys,

ahhh you're not gonna believe what happened to me with my storyboarding midterms this week. I'm not so much an illustrator than a digital painter so I did my storyboards in photoshop and I was really really happy with how they had turned out...all 60 panels, 20 pages - I've literally spent days on these puppies...aaaaaand then I find out we have to do them traditionally, with pen and paper only. Yeah...you can only imagine my joy at that moment!! Thank heaven for a light table and wine...that's all I'm gonna say to that one! lol

Well... I went to Michael's the other day and picked up some beautiful paper I normally wouldn't pick up because they are perhaps a bit of a stretch for me...but you know me, I love a good challenge.
The paper pack I'm talking about is the Isabelle Collection by Anna Griffin and has some amazing, colorful patterned DP that just make me think of India. I have never been so I could be completely wrong but these papers just give me a warm exotic feeling....which made me think of Sankari, whom I had the pleasure of getting to know a little better during my time as Verve Guest Diva! She has that warm, exotic style, which I truly admire because it is so unique and so her!!! Anyway...these papers made me channel my inner Sankari :)

Whew...I'm chatty today.
So let me finally get to the important details: Today's SFYTT sketch challenge is sponsored by Lil Inker Designs!!! See the cute little Happy Birthday Flag?!
That's the very first design Laura Pryor (the heart and soul of Lil Inker) has designed...it also comes with a matching die. Isn't it just adorable?! And practical...now me... being the true German girl that I am... LOVE me something cute and practical all in one!!

Okay...what do you need to do to win this cutie stamp set plus die?!
Play along using Jen's sketch and upload your fabulous creation to her blog!! You could also win the title of next month's Guest Designer!!
Need a little more inspiration?
Stop by these fabulous and famous designers for some eye candy: (I promise -no cavities) ;)

Jen del Muro and a big hearty welcome
to our October Guest Designer Lesa Smaligo
* Amber Hight
* Amy Rohl
* Amy Sheffer
* Carole Burrage
* Jenn Diercks
*Jodi Collins
* Kelly Lunceford
* Megan Lock



thanks so much for stopping by!!!


~ Sony

Stamps: Sentiment Flags (Lil Inker Designs), Birthday Bash (Verve)
Paper: Isabelle Collection (Anna Griffin), Old Olive (SU), Night of Navy (SU)
Ink: Night of Navy (SU), Lettuce (Adirondack), Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories:  Flag Die (Lil Inker Designs), Gold Liquid Pearls, Copics, Sponges, Nesties, Pop-Up dots, PomPom Trim (Maya Road), Morocco Lace Border Punch

Some drawings, a painting and a lil 3D...

Hi guys,

I know I've been a little MIA lately but that's because life and in particular 

school has caught up with me. As many of you already know I was

accepted into my school's 2 year program, which means I'm now a 

full-time CG/Animation/Visual FX student and let's just say I don't have a whole lot

of stampin' time left....so I thought how about I share some of the things I've been working

on in class with you so you can actually see what I spend most of my time doing nowadays. :)

here's one of my digital paintings:

and here are some storyboards:

 

 

and last but not least here's a little 3D mini solar system I did for my Texture Mapping class:
 

so that's all I've got for you for now.
 

I hope you like what I've been working on in school and see you

on Saturday for my weekly SFYTT sample. :)

Have a great day!!

~ Sony

{Courage} SFYTT

Hi guys,

I'm just dropping in real quick to share my card with you today. Midterms are fast

approaching and I've got my hands full but I was able to sneak in a card for Jen's SFYTT

sketch challenge. Yay!!!

For this card here I used stamps from Verve's Blue Skies set. I just can't get enough

of that set...really...it's a problem. lol

The papers I used are from the Amber Autumn Stack Collection by DCWV. I'm normally not a huge fan of DCWV but I really really like this one. It's got a lot of great patterns and

different color schemes in it. As accents I used pearls today which is not my usual choice in embellies but I think it works here.

Are you as curious as I am to see what my fabulous SFYTT Sisters have come up with? Be sure to stop by their blogs and check it out:

Jen del Muro and a big hearty welcome
to our October Guest Designer Lesa Smaligo
* Amber Hight
* Amy Rohl
* Amy Sheffer
* Carole Burrage
* Jenn Diercks
*Jodi Collins
* Kelly Lunceford
* Megan Lock
* Susan Liles

thanks so much for stopping by!!!

I've gotta run, my storyboards are waiting for me. :)

~ Sony

Stamps: Blue Skies (Verve)
Paper: Amber Autumn Stack (DCWV), Chocolate Brown (PTI), Bashful Blue (SU)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Antique Linen (Distress Ink), Frayed Burlap (Distress Ink)
Accessories: Nesties, Pearl Accents, Stickles Glitter, Twill Tape, Sponges, Copics, Kraft Thread and Sewing Machine

{My Cup of Tea} TCP Tuesday 130

Hi guys,

well I'm back in town after one heck of an exhausting weekend in Miami. Two of my friends from college got married and I got to be a bridesmaid. I never quite realized how much work goes into a wedding until now. Wow!! Is all I can really say to that lol...and when I get married I'm hiring a wedding planner for sure!! lol

So today is Tuesday and that means it's time for another TCP Tuesday challenge! Are you ready to get your stamp on?

Toni is our challenge hostess this week and she has a super cute inspirational photo for all of us to work from. And yes, of course it is pink and that is because it is Breast Cancer Awareness month (in case you hadn't heard). Soooo what's in it for you?
Well - for one you'd be entering your fabulous creation for the Swanky Stamper of the month contest (there's a $25 in Cat Cash involved too) AND you can also link your swanky stuff to The Cat's Pajama's Customer Blog Hop (the Best design wins our entire new release and gets to play with the Cat Pack!!!)
If that's not motivation well then I don't know...lol

For my card here I used stamps from Toni's Tea Set by The Cat's Pajamas and did lots of distressing and aging to the edges. I also got a bit funky with my stitches and added some chunky Stickles Glitter to the steam of my tea.

thanks so much for stopping by!!
I hope you have a fabulous week!! I'm off doing homework. :)

~ Sony

Stamps: Toni's Tea Set (TCP)
Paper: Baby Girl Nursery (DCWV), Girl Friday (CC), Rustic White (PTI), Sweet Blush (PTI)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Tea Dye (Distress Ink), Frayed Burlap (Distress Ink)
Accessories: Copics, Sponges, Chunky Stickles Glitter, Crystal Effects, Deco Fan Border Punch, Lace Ribbon, Nesties, Hot Glue, White Thread and Sewing Machine

{Things are gonna get better} SFYTT

Happy Saturday everyone!!

Yay!!! Can you believe it's the weekend already again?! Time really does fly doesn't it?
Well...I'm out of town this weekend actually because my friends are getting married. They've been dating since college and today's the day they are going to exchange their I do's. :)
I'll tell you all about it when I get back in town...and have caught up on some sleep and homework of course. ;)

So let's talk about our SFYTT challenge this week. The one and only Jen del Muro presents us every week with a great sketch. Play along for a chance of winning our next month's Guest Designer Spot!!

This card here was for my friend who just celebrated her birthday (I got her a book) despite the fact that she's been feeling a bit down lately so I thought this little sentiment (compliments of Verve), coupled with the cute mouse from the Greeting Farm would be just perfect.

Here's the list of my fabulous SFYTT Sisters: 

Check them out for some inspiration!

* Jen del Muro and a big hearty welcome
to our October Guest Designer Lesa Smaligo
* Amber Hight
* Amy Rohl
* Amy Sheffer 
* Carole Burrage 
* Jenn Diercks 
*Jodi Collins 
* Kelly Lunceford 
* Leigh O'Brien 
* Megan Lock
* Susan Liles

thanks so much for stopping by,

~ Sony

Stamps: Library Mouse (TGF), Blue Skies (Verve)
Paper: Boyfriend (CC), Real Red (SU), Basic Black, Roadmap (OA)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Copics, Stardust Stickles Glitter, Notebook Style Punch, Photo Corner Punch (SU), Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

{a whole lot a Drama} Verve Card Making Day

well hello there from a real rainy Cali,

yup...it's officially fall...well for today at least, tomorrow it could be a 100 degrees and sunshine again like last week. lol
Life has gotten really busy for me all of a sudden, which is in way a good thing but it also means I haven't had a whole lot of time for crafting soo I'm super excited that I was able to sneak in one card for Verve's World Card Making Day Release challenge...whew, say that ten times fast. lol

I just picked the very first sketch and went for the sorta shabby vintage feel with a whole lot a drama...haha kinda like how my life has been lately.
Oh it's been a real mess...here are two quotes actually that describe it perfectly: Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.  Well...that's all nice and good but let's face it when we're heartbroken it sounds like a bunch of you-know-what and this is where another favorite quote of mine comes in handy, one that has really helped me get through this past week: If you cry because the sun has left your life, your tears will prevent you from seeing the stars.
It's such an honest quote, acknowledging that sometimes yes, we do go through hard times but then it also shifts our focus away from the one seemingly gigantic negative thing and refocuses it on the many perhaps smaller but countless beautiful things in our life. I just love it and it was exactly what I needed to remind myself of last week!!

But you came here to hear something about cards sooooo let me see what I can tell you about this one here ..oh I know...let's start with stamps: the sentiment I used here, which I stamped in Cloudy Blue and then embossed with clear embossing powder, is from the Verve set Framed Wishes and the frame around it is from the set Love Story.

The blue paper is by Tim Holtz, the black and white polka dotted paper is from Petite Pages by Webster's Pages and the black and white striped paper is from the Basic Pack by DCWV. To make them all go together I distressed the edges pretty heavily with ink and scissors.

I also ruffled a part of my black ribbon using this fabulous tutorial by my dear friend and fellow Cat Packer Joanne. The final touch to it all: some black chipboard stickers!

thanks so much for stopping by!!
Have a great week and if you feel as though your sun has left you - focus on the stars and know that whatever it is...it'll be all right!

~ Sony

Stamps: Framed Wishes (Verve), Love Story (Verve)
Paper: Vintage Shabby (Tim Holtz), Basic Black & White (DCWV), Petite Pages (Webster's Pages), Basic White and Black
Ink: Brilliance Black, Slate (Adirondack), Cloudy Blue (Adirondack), Versamark
Accessories: Heat Gun, Clear Embossing Powder, Sponges, Chipboard Stickers, Ribbon, White Thread and Sewing Machine, Deco Fan Border Punch

{You're a Hoot} TCP Tuesday 130

Hi guys,

well it's Tuesday and after my little wallowing episode last week I'm finally starting to feel like myself again. Yay!!! I'm so relieved I can't even tell you...I couldn't even stand myself at the end there. lol But it's a new week and things are looking up.
So back to Tuesday because as you know...that can only mean one thing: it's time for another TCP Tuesday challenge!! Are you ready??

This week Leigh is our hostess with the mostess, which can only mean a sketch challenge right? Well Leigh is been having some problems with her shoulder so none other than the fabulous Alma has jumped in and created this fun little sketch here for all of us to play with.

Wanna know what's in it for you?
Well - all you need to do is create something swanky using the sketch of course, upload it to your SCS gallery and link it to Alma's Blog.
That way you have entered your card for our Swanky Stamper of the month contest who also gets $25 in Cat Cash!!!
You can read up on all the rest of the deets here.

I'm so ready for fall and it's just not getting any cooler here in LA at the moment so I thought maybe... if I made a fall card...fall would come a little sooner? lol Oh well I tried. :)
So the stamps I used are from the set Who's This? which is one of our brand new sets available over at the Cat's Pajamas.

I also used one of our brandnew dies: the inside pinking border CutUps, which has really become one of my go to border dies. I just love it.
Then I also layered some ribbon with the pom pom trim to give it a little bit more width, some stitching, glitter and crystal effects complete the card.

Thanks so much for stopping by. I hope you have a fabulous week!!!

~ Sony








Stamps: Who's This (TCP)
Paper: Amber Autumn Stack (DCWV), Baby Girl Nursery (DCWV), Chocolate Chip (PTI), Pumpkin Pie (SU), Soft Suede (SU)
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Old Olive (SU), Pumpkin Pie (SU), Vintage Photo (Distress Ink)
 Accessories: Copics, Stardust Stickles Glitter, Crystal Effects, Inside Pinking Border CutUps (TCP), Ribbon, Pom Pom Trim (Maya Road), Kraft Thread and Sewing Machine, Sponges

Think Pink Customer Blog Hop

Hi guys!!!

Well... we at the Cat's Pajamas have a new release coming up in November and since we all had so much fun with the last Customer Blog Hop/Guest Designer Contest we have decided to have another one!

Only difference this time: there's a little bit of a challenge involved!
In honor of World Cardmaking day AND Breast Cancer Awareness month, we are challenging you to use PINK.

Yup you got it...that's it...easy peasy right?! So why don't you play along?

The Best of the Best will win ALL the new sets for our next release and gets to play with us!!
For all the deets be sure to check out Alma's Blog!!

Best of luck to you all and Happy Stamping!!!


~ Sony

{Boo} SFYTT & TCP Tuesday 128

okay wooooow...I'm really off my game at the moment and I'm so sorry: I completely got my sketches mixed up and had posted next week's sketch instead of this week's sketch.
It's all fixed now but I'm terribly sorry if I caused any confusion!!

As you can tell I really haven't been myself lately because well... things with the boyfriend didn't work out, he just sorta disappeared on me, leaving me guessing whether it was me or just his way of dealing with the fact that it looks as though his football career is over... either way..that has a lot to do with it and I have to admit I'm not dealing with it all that well.

Okay...enough with the drama portion of this post..{roll eyes I hate drama...I really do} let's talk cards for a bit here...now that I have the RIGHT card up...hehe.
This card here is a double hitter: using this week's SFYTT sketch and fulfilling this week's TCP Tuesday's Stamp Challenge, which is being hosted by the fabulous Susan Liles and she challenged us to use any PJ stamp by the Cat's Pajamas.

Are you ready to see what my other fabulous SFYTT sisters have come up with?

* Jen del Muro and a big hearty welcome
to our October Guest Designer Lesa Smaligo
* Amber Hight
* Amy Rohl
* Amy Sheffer 
* Carole Burrage 
* Jenn Diercks 
*Jodi Collins 
* Kelly Lunceford 
* Leigh O'Brien 
* Megan Lock
* Susan Liles

thanks so much for stopping by,

~ Sony


Stamps: A Beary Good Year (TCP)
Paper: the Witching Spell Stack (DCWV), Basic Black
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Slate (Adirondack) 
 Accessories: Copics, Stardust Stickles Glitter, Inside Pinking Border CutUps (TCP), Halloween Stickers, Black Thread and Sewing Machine, Sponges

SFYTT

Hi everyone,

I'm sorry to say that I don't have a sample for this week's SFYTT sketch challenge just yet but I should have something for you by this afternoon.

Please stop by my sisters and see what they've come up with:
* Jen del Muro and a big hearty welcome
to our October Guest Designer Lesa Smaligo
* Amber Hight
* Amy Rohl
* Amy Sheffer 
* Carole Burrage 
* Jenn Diercks 
*Jodi Collins 
* Kelly Lunceford 
* Leigh O'Brien 
* Megan Lock
* Susan Liles

To be fully honest with you I haven't really been myself lately. Things with the boyfriend did not work out, he just sort of disappeared and of course right as I was really starting to like him...thankfully school has started back up and that's been keeping me busy but I haven't felt like doing much crafting at the moment. Hopefully I'll snap out of it soon. Sulking doesn't really suit me. lol

~ Sony