Showing posts with label Copic Sketch Markers. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Copic Sketch Markers. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Hey Gill-Friend


Super duper quick post to share a card I made for the most recent Paper Smooches SPARKS Challenge!

Here's the inspiration photo (LOVE IT!!!):


And here's my creation:


I was inspired by the clean/graphic style and bright colors of the inspiration photo! The ADORABLE little fishy and sentiment are from "Surf and Turf" (Paper Smooches)!!! I simply stamped the fishy repeatedly to form a whole school of fish and then colored them with Copic Sketch Markers! FUN!
 
Thanks for stopping by!



Sunday, January 8, 2012

Valentine Blog Hop With DeNami Design


Hello and welcome to your next stop on DeNami Design's Valentine Blog Hop! If you're on track you've arrived here from Lisa Elton's FABULOUS blog! If not, no worries...just click HERE to start at the beginning!

DeNami Design has LOTS of TOTALLY ADORABLE images that are PERFECT for creating sweet Valentine's Day cards! I {heart} the DeNami chickies, so I couldn't resist using this little guy in my very first Valentine creation of 2012!


FUN!

I created the sentiment in Microsoft Word using the Lucida Handwriting font.

I hope you like my creation! Leave me a comment and let me know what you think! I'd LOVE to hear from you...PLUS...if you leave a comment on each participant's blog during the hop you have the most chances to win a prize!!! DeNami Design is giving away THREE gift certificates to their online store (TWO to random commenters and ONE to a random participant)! You have until 11:59PM PST on January 9, 2012 to comment! Good Luck!!!

Next Stop: The SUPER CREATIVE blog of my sweet inky friend, Michele Gross!

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Supplies:
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento (Tsukineko), Rose Bud Memento (Tsukineko), Grass (Amuse Studio)
Copic Sketch Markers
Cardstock: White and Magenta (DeNami Design), Harvest Gold (Papertrey Ink)
Microsoft Word: Lucida Handwriting font
Buttons: Bubblegum Boutique Buttons (DeNami Design)
Embroidery Floss: White (Janlynn)
Zots: Medium (Therm-o-web)
Adhesive Tape Gun: Scotch ATG 700 (purchased at DeNami Design)
Pop Dots: (All Night Media)







Friday, December 2, 2011

Coloful Dots

Hi there! Super quick post today to share a thank you card I made for our sweet neighbors!


I repeatedly stamped one of the panels from "For the Love of Dots" by Practicing Creativity Designs and then colored in a pattern with two Copic Sketch Markers. Super fun! The sentiment is from "Chatterbox" (also by PCD). And I finished the card off with some Mandarin baker's twine from The Twinery!!!

I know I've been MIA from blogland lately. Just super busy getting ready for the holidays and working ahead on DT stuff since we're going to be traveling quite a bit in December! Around the middle of the month I have a few days to catch my breath and promise to try to visit your blogs and leave you some love and holiday wishes!!!!

One more quick update: Today I attended my fourth Bar Method workout! YAY! It's really challenging, but I absolutely LOVE it!

Thanks for stopping by! Have a FABULOUS weekend!!!

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Ghastly Cocktail Hour Invitations

My husband and I are planning a fun Halloween-themed get together, and I wanted to pop in really quickly to show you the invitations I made for the occasion!


I used Microsoft Word's "Chiller" font to type out the details and printed them on gray cardstock. Then, I added images from Hero Arts, DeNami Design and Village Arts Press and patterned paper from My Mind's Eye (see complete supply list below). So super FUN to make!

Here are a couple of close-ups:




I made 28 of these and was so happy with the results!!! I hope you like them, too, and are inspired to make something CRAFTY and FUN for Halloween!!!

Now, it's time to get busy working on some BOO-TIFUL decorations, SPOOKTACULAR treat bags, and the MUMMY-licious menu items!!! YAY!

Thanks for stopping by! Have a FANTASTIC day! 

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Supplies:
Stamps: Martini Glass (Village Arts Press), Friendly Ghost (DeNami Design), Web from "Happy Halloween" clear stamp set (Hero Arts)
Ink: Onyx Black Versafine (Tsukineko), Charcoal Color Box Fluid Chalk Inkpad (Clearsnap)
Copic Sketch Markers
Cardstock: Gray (The Paper Company), Ocean Breeze (Bazzill Basics), Lime Crush (Bazzill Basics)
Patterned Paper: Mischievous (My Mind's Eye)
Microsoft Word: Chiller Font
Quickie Glue Pen: (Sakura)
Edge Distresser Tool: (Heidi Swapp)
Double Sided Adhesive: ATG 700 Adhesive Applicator (Scotch)

 


Wednesday, October 12, 2011

DeNami Design Product Spotlight: Wheat Stalks


Hi there! It's Product Spotlight Day at DeNami Design! YAY!!! Today we're featuring the GORGEOUS "Wheat Stalks" image! It's the PERFECT stamp for creating BEAUTIFUL Autumn-themed cards/projects!

Here's my creation:


This image makes FABULOUS backgrounds and borders, but today I decided to pair it up with the ADORABLE little turkey and the "Thankful for You" sentiment to create my focal panel!


And...of course I couldn't resist adding some polka dots! I used the Medium Polka Dots image (SO SUPER HANDY) to create the polka dotty strip! FUN! And how about that cute little wooden button?!?! My sweet inky friend, Laura, gave me bag of those the last time we stamped together! She bought them at Michaels! (THANKS, Laura!!!!)


Be sure to head on over to the DeNami Design Blog to check out all of the FESTIVE creations my fellow DT gals and our talented Guest Designer, Tammy, have made! LOTS of FANTASTIC inspiration over there!!!!

Thanks for stopping by! Have an AMAZING day!!!

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Supplies:
Ink: Toffee Versafine (Tsukineko), Rich Cocoa Memento (Tsukineko)
Copic Sketch Markers
Cardstock: Stampers' Select White, Kraft, Terracotta Tile, Summer Sunrise (Papertrey Ink), Dark Chocolate (from my scraps stash)
Embossing Folder: Plaid (Sizzix)
Die: Large Classic Rectangles Nestabilities (Spellbinders)
Punch: Apron Lace Border Punch (Fiskars)
Twine: Caramel (American Crafts)
Button: Wooden Buttons (purchased at Michaels)


Sunday, October 2, 2011

Many Thanks

Hello! Our friends/neighbors recently had a party to celebrate the completion of the main floor of their mountain home! They've been working on the house for five years and have done a lot of the finishing work themselves. It's an absolutely gorgeous home! You can definitely tell that a TON of heart and soul was put into every detail!

I wanted to send them a special thank you note for their hospitality and thought this was the perfect opportunity for me to ink up a stamp that I bought back in May when we traveled to Santa Fe, NM. The image is totally reminiscent of the southwestern style my friends have incorporated into their home!


I hope they like it! What do you think???

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Supplies:
Stamps: Framed Doors (Stamp A Mania), "many thanks" (Lawn Fawn)
Ink: Rich Cocoa Memento (Tsukineko), Timber Brown StazOn (Tsukineko)
Copic Sketch Markers
Sand atyou Spica Pen
Cardstock: Stampers' Select White (Papertrey Ink), Chocolate Truffle (The Paper Company)
Twine: (Jillibean Soup)
Adhesive Tape Runner: (Therm-o-web)
Pop Dots: (All Night Media) 

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

MOOchas Gracias

***This is my second post for today. For the winners of my blog candy giveaway, please scroll down to my earlier post. Thanks!


Hello! Dropping by to share a card I made for the most recent CAS-ual Fridays Challenge! Their challenges always have a SUPER FUN twist to them and this one was no exception! In honor of International Literacy Day the challenge was to create a card using a BOOK as your inspiration and the color combo: black, white and red! CLEVER,right?!?!

I'm a licensed elementary school teacher and one of my favorite children's books is Click Clack Moo: Cows That Type! It's a HILARIOUS story, the illustrations are AWESOME, and kids LOVE IT!!


And here's my creation:


That DARLING cow is from the set, For All It's Worth, by Market Street Stamps!! I JUST LOVE HER!!! I created the "note" using Smitty's ABCs (Lawn Fawn) and then tacked it up to the woodgrain embossed (Tim Holtz) panel with a little thumbtack image from Just My Type (Lawn Fawn)! The patterned papers are from Echo Park!

SIDE NOTE: My husband turned in his application for tenure at the university. Now we just have to wait until April for the committee to announce their decision. Keep your fingers (and toes) crossed for us! He's been working REALLY hard, so I wanted to do something special for him to celebrate this first hurdle. I made him his favorite dinner, chicken marsala with mashed potatoes and peas. And we opened a bottle of almond champagne that our sweet friends from San Diego had given to us in anticipation of this occasion.

Thanks for stopping by!

Friday, August 26, 2011

Birthday Tulips

I'm back with a second post today to share a card I made for my friend's birthday! I used this GORGEOUS color story from the Play Date Cafe Challenge:


...and this AWESOME sketch from Card Patterns Sketch Challenge:



Here's my creation:


When I was at Archivers yesterday having a FABULOUS time getting inky with my sweet friends, Michele and Laura, I saw these patterned papers and couldn't resist buying them!! They're from the new Lost and Found Two: Rosy collection! LOVE them!!! And since my friend's favorite flowers are tulips, I thought this Brushed Tulips image from DeNami was a perfect choice for the focal point. I don't have a coral marker, so I paper pieced the tulips with Desert Coral cardstock (Bazzill Basics) and used that same color for my scallops too! Here's a closer look:


I stamped the sentiment inside the card this time around! I just LOVE this whimsical font!


Well...that's it for me...for today at least! HA! Hope you have a FABULOUS weekend!!

Don't forget to enter for a chance to win my BLOG CANDY GIVEAWAY!! Click HERE for the details!

Thanks so much for stopping by!

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Supplies:
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento (Tsukineko), Timber Brown StazOn (Tsukineko)
Copic Sketch Marker
Le Pen: Brown (Marvy)
Cardstock: Vintage Cream and Kraft (Papertrey Ink), Desert Coral (Bazzill Basics)
Patterned Paper: Lost and Found Two: Rosy (My Mind's Eye)
Die: Doily Details Collection (Papertrey Ink)
Punch: Apron Lace Border Punch (Fiskars)
Ribbon: Mint Grosgrain (American Crafts), Lost and Found Two "Remember" Trims: Crocheted (My Mind's Eye)
Edge Distresser Tool: (Heidi Swapp)
Crop-A-Dile Corner Chomper: (We R Memory Keepers)
Quickie Glue Pen: (Sakura)
Adhesive Tape Runner: (Therm-o-web)
Pop Dots: (All Night Media)
Permanent Adhesive Tape: (Recollections)
Terrifically Tacky Tape: (Provo Craft)


Sunday, August 14, 2011

DeNami Design Mini Cards Blog Hop


Hello and welcome to your next stop on the DeNami Design Mini Cards Blog Hop!!! We're so excited to have you hopping along with us today!!! I hope you are enjoying all of this FANTASTIC inspiration!!! If you're on track, you've arrived here from Isha's BEAUTIFUL blog! If not...no worries...just click HERE to head on over to the DeNami Design Blog, so you can start at the beginning!

I made two 3x3 cards for the hop! Up first:


As soon as I saw this new Open Box image I KNEW I wanted to put puppies (and cats) in it!!! Aren't those scruffy little pups DARLING?!?! And I think the navy, chocolate, kraft and white color combo is fun too!! I stamped the sentiment, "sending you love" on the inside! Here's a peek at that:


For my second card, I used the same basic layout, but used cats instead:


My cat, Oliver James, absolutely positively CANNOT resist climbing into ANY box that enters our house!! So, this card was totally inspired by him and his predictable (and stinkin' cute) mannerisms!!!

I hope you like my mini creations! I had SO MUCH FUN making them! Be sure to leave a comment!!! DeNami Design is giving away THREE gift certificates to their on-line store (ONE to a blog hop participant and TWO to random commenters)!!! You have until August 15, 2011 at 11:59PM PST to leave comments in order to be eligible for prizes!!!

Next stop: the talented Linda Monroe!!! Happy Hopping!!!

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Supplies:

"Box of Puppies" Card:
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento (Tsukineko), Rich Cocoa Memento (Tsukineko), Ultramarine Vivid! (Clearsnap)
Copic Sketch Markers
Cardstock: Brown Kraft, Navy (DeNami Design); Stampers' Select White (Papertrey Ink)
Le Pen: Brown (Marvy)
Scallop-Edge Scissors
Adhesive Tape Runner: (Therm-o-web)

"Box of Kittens" Card:
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento (Tsukineko), Rich Cocoa Memento (Tsukineko)
Copic Sketch Markers
Cardstock: Brown Kraft, Leaf Green (DeNami Design); Stampers' Select White (Papertrey Ink)
Le Pen: Brown (Marvy)
Scallop-Edge Scissors
Adhesive Tape Runner: (Therm-o-web)





Friday, August 12, 2011

Mimi's Bake Shoppe SFYTT

Hello there! Today I'm sharing a card I created for the August 2011 "Sketch For You To Try" challenge! I have been a fan of Jen's layouts for a LONG time, and I was super excited to have time to play along with this month's sketch!! Check it out:


Here's my creation:


This is Mimi's Bake Shoppe from DeNami Design!!! I LOVE Mimi---she's so super chic and stylish---and I've slowly but surely been building my collection of Mimi images! The bake shoppe is one of my most recent acquisitions!

And how about that SUPER CUTE patterned paper??? YEP...it's from DeNami Design too!!!! DeNami carries a selection of really adorable patterned papers! The two designs I used in this card are from the Paige Collection! LOVE the bright and cheerful color combo (and of course...the polka dots *wink*)!


I colored the image using my Copic Sketch Markers (taking inspiration from the colors in the patterned papers). Then, I used my Quickie Glue Pen to add touches of sparkle to the baked goods!!!


I placed the sentiment inside the card. It says, "Life's a delight with sweet friends like you!" DeNami has LOTS of sweet sentiments that coordinate so perfectly with images of ice cream, cakes, cupcakes, etc.!


That's all for me today! I hope you have something EXTRA FUN planned for the weekend!!!

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Supplies:
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento (Tsukineko), Rose Bud Memento (Tsukineko)
Cardstock: White, Leaf Green, Sky Blue, Magenta (DeNami Design); Stampers' Select White (Papertrey Ink)
Copic Sketch Markers
Glitter: Extra Fine Sparklets Glitter (DeNami Design)
Ribbon: Sheerly Yours (Offray)
Dies: Medium Scallop Border (Papertrey Ink)
Adhesive Tape Runner: (Therm-o-web)
Permanent Adhesive Tape: (Recollections)

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

Huge Thanks

Not too long ago I won the ADORABLE Surf and Turf stamp set from Paper Smooches!!! (I KNOW...SO LUCKY, right?!?! YAY!!!) Here's a little something I created with it:


I used one of the sketches from Paper Smooches' Designer Drafts 6 as a starting point!!! I LOVE that Kim makes these sketches available (for free) on the Paper Smooches Blog. If you haven't checked them out, you really should! LOTS of FUN layouts to play around with!


I had a GREAT time creating this little scene! And I thought the fish in the mouth was a fun detail! HA!

Paper Smooches is currently searching for their next Guest Designer, so I'm going to enter this card! The deadline for submissions is August 17th, so if you're interested in joining in, click HERE for all of the details!

Thanks for stopping by!

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Supplies:
Stamps: Surf and Turf (Paper Smooches)
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento (Tsukineko), Ultramarine Vivid! (Clearsnap), Cyan and Sky Blue Color Box (Clearsnap), Rich Cocoa Memento (Tsukineko)
Cardstock: Stampers' Select White, Kraft, Enchanted Evening (Papertrey Ink)
Patterned Paper: Soup Staples: Red Sugar (Jillibean Soup)
Baker's Twine: Red and White (Martha Stewart Crafts)
Copic Sketch Markers
Button: White Boutique Buttons (DeNami Design)
Permanent Adhesive Tape: (Recollections)
Pop Dots: (All Night Media)
Glue Dots


Sunday, August 7, 2011

Tuesday Morning Sketches #105

Hello there! I recently learned about Tuesday Morning Sketches from one of my newest in-real-life stamping friends (Thanks, Theresa!!!)! And it just so happens that I had a little bit of time to get inky this weekend, so I decided to play along! Here's the sketch:

And here's my take:


The Round Leafy Tree image from DeNami Design is one of my favorites! I LOVE the curly branches and the dainty little leaves! SO PRECIOUS! The patterned paper is from the Twig collection by Little Yellow Bicycle----TOTALLY swoon-worthy!!! The green actually has a woodgrain pattern to it, which I ADORE! And the patterns, colors, and graphics are absolutely FANTASTIC!!! 


That's all for today! Hope you're having an AMAZING weekend! Thanks for stopping by!

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Supplies:
Stamps: Round Leafy Tree F182, Everyday Greetings Stamp Set PF29 (DeNami Design)
Ink: Rich Cocoa Memento (Tsukineko), Ultramarine Vivid! (Clearsnap)
Cardstock: Sky Blue (DeNami Design); Kraft and Stampers' Select White (Papertrey Ink)
Copic Sketch Markers
Patterned Paper: Twig Collection (Little Yellow Bicycle)
Ribbon: Navy (DeNami Design)
Dies: Medium Scallop Die (Papertrey Ink), Doily Details Die (Papertrey Ink), Double-Ended Banners Die (Papertrey Ink), Standard Circles Large Nestabilities (Spellbinders)
Brad: (from my stash)




Saturday, August 6, 2011

Lawnscaping Challenge #15

Hey there! First of all---THANK YOU SO MUCH for all of your sweet comments on the DeNami + Lawn Fawn Blog Hop!!!! You guys are THE BEST!

Today I wanted to pop in really quickly to share a card I made for the most recent Lawnscaping Challenge!!! I feel like it's been SOOOOO LONG since I've had a chance to participate in any challenges! I'm really looking forward to getting back into the blogland groove!!


Here's my creation:


I've heard of "Christmas in July." Is there such a thing as "Christmas in August"?!?! *wink* I think it's the hot weather down in town. It's making me crave snow, which in turn gets me excited for the upcoming holiday season!

I distressed the snow banks, added a touch of shading with Copic Markers, and then added a touch of sparkle with some DeNami Extra Fine Sparklets Glitter! I also distressed the edges of the patterned paper panel! (Don't ya just LOVE those patterned papers?!?! Jillibean Soup...ahhhh...)

Here's a closer look:


I am in LOVE with this Critters in the Forest set from Lawn Fawn---so whimsical and sweet---and so fun to paper piece!

I "stitched" the patterned paper panels together with the Zigzag Stitch Border from DeNami Design! The sentiment is also from DeNami---just released on July 1----LOVIN' that playful font!


So...what do you think? Are you ready to play along??? Hop on over to the Lawnscaping Challenge Blog for all of the deets!

Thanks for stopping by! Hope you're having a FABULOUS weekend!

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Supplies:
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento (Tsukineko), Rhubarb Stalk Memento (Tsukineko), Rich Cocoa Memento (Tsukineko), Cocoa Color Box (Clearsnap)
Patterned Paper: Olive Sugar, Red Sugar, Christmas Chestnut Soup: White Sugar (Jillibean Soup)
Cardstock: Kraft (Papertrey Ink), Stampers' Select White (Papertrey Ink), Chocolate Brown (from my scraps stash), Embossed White Dots (Bazzill Basics)
Copic Sketch Markers
Glitter: Extra Fine Sparklets Glitter (DeNami Design)
Edge Distresser Tool: (Heidi Swapp)
Brads: (from my stash)
Pop Dots: (All Night Media)
Adhesive Tape Runner: (Therm-o-web)
Double-Sided Tape: (Recollections)
Glue Dots




Wednesday, July 27, 2011

DeNami Product Spotlight: Small Grapes


Hey there! It's Product Spotlight Day at DeNami Design and this time around we're featuring the recently released C87 Small Grapes----SOOOO whimsical and SUPER sweet! AND...it's on sale for ten percent off this week!!! YAY!!!


I first handstamped the polka dots onto a lavender panel and used a punch to create a window. Then I set the panel on top of a blank card and lightly traced the outline of the punched shape in pencil, so I would know where to stamp my images.


The grapes are stamped over the Curly Garland Border to make them look like they're hanging from a vine. I also found these GORGEOUS Lavender Crystal Elements at my local Archivers!!! SWOON! AND...they fit PERFECTLY on the grapes!! So, I added several to each bunch to give them dimension---FUN!


The "Thankful For You" sentiment is also a new release from DeNami Design!!! I absolutely LOVE that font!!!

Thanks for stopping by! Remember to head on over to the DeNami Design Blog to check out the FABULOUS cards/projects my fellow DT members have created using this image!!!

And one more VERY IMPORTANT SIDE NOTE: A GREAT BIG THANK YOU to everyone who visited the DeNami Design booth at our shows in Loveland and Colorado Springs!!! I had such an AWESOME time meeting everyone and chatting about this AMAZING hobby we all LOVE SO MUCH!!! Looking forward to interacting with y'all more in the future!!!!

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Supplies:
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento (Tsukineko), Lavender Color Box (Clearsnap), VersaMark (Tsukineko), Rich Cocoa Memento (Tsukineko)
Copic Sketch Markers
Cardstock: Stampers' Select White (Papertrey Ink), Lavender (DeNami Design), Celery (DeNami Design), Kraft (scrap from my scrap stash)
Punches: Apron Lace Border Punch (Fiskars), Fancy Square Stacking Design Punch (McGill)
Crystal Elements: Lavender (Mark Richards) 
Rustic Twine: (Papertrey Ink)
Pop Dots: (All Night Media)
Adhesive Tape Runner: (Therm-o-web)


Friday, July 8, 2011

Embellish Nautical Challenge


It's time for a new challenge over at the Embellish Magazine Blog!!! YAY!!! This time around it's a nautical theme and just LOOK at that FABULOUS color combo!!!

Here's what I came up with:


DeNami Design is sponsoring this challenge, so several of us DT gals are playing along for fun!!! The prize is a gift certificate to DeNami Design's online store, so you DEFINITELY want to make sure you play along!!!

DeNami has some SUPER CUTE nautical-themed sets! Here I used the adorable little boat from the Under the Sea Stamp Set and the anchor and "AHOY" from the Nautical Stamp Set! I LOVE these little stamp sets because they are so versatile!!! You can use them to create backgrounds, borders or focal points, and they are the PERFECT size for tags, labels, place cards, etc!!


The rope border is something I drew freehand using a white gel pen! Easy peasy---just a series of interconnecting forwards and backwards c's basically! Here's a closer look:


I've seen a number of my blog friends create these popped up port holes, and I thought it was the perfect way to bring in the chocolate brown piece of the color combo! Thanks for the inspiration, blog buddies!!!


So...what do you think? Are you ready to play along in this summery fun challenge?!?! Head on over to the Embellish Magazine Blog for all of the details and to check out some fantastic inspiration from their DT!!! And then, head on over to the DeNami Design Blog to see what my fellow DT gals have created---SO AMAZING!

SPECIAL NOTE: If you happen to be in Colorado, come on out to the Rubber Stamp and Scrapbook Expo this weekend (July 9th and 10th) in Loveland OR next weekend (July 16th and 17th) in Colorado Springs!!! Nami will be demonstrating her AMAZING creativity at the DeNami Design booth, and I will be there helping out as well!!! We'd LOVE for you to stop by and say HELLO!!!

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Supplies:
Stamps: Boat from Under the Sea Stamp Set PF39, Anchor and "AHOY" from Nautical Stamp Set PF40 (DeNami Design)
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento (Tsukineko), Rhubarb Stalk Memento (Tsukineko), Ultramarine Vivid! (Clearsnap), Cyan Color Box (Clearsnap)
Copic Sketch Markers
Cardstock: Cherry Splash (Bazzill Basics), Spring Rain (PTI), Enchanted Evening (PTI), Stampers' Select White (PTI), Dark Chocolate (PTI)
White Uni-Ball Signo Pen
Metal Stickers: Nailheads (Mark Richards)
Circle Template: (Staedtler)
Quickie Glue Pen: (Sakura)
Adhesive Tape Runner: (Therm-o-web)
Pop Dots: (All Night Media)