In Rosie's Book: Susana's Custom Art and Card Design

Why Rosie's Book?

While growing up, I had a dear friend, Renee, that lived next door and with whom I spent much of my childhood. We grew, in different directions, and went on our merry way. Many years later, I ran into her parents and they kindly reminded me of the laughs they still have over my book. “What book?” I wondered with a puzzled look. "I don't remember a book." Hardy laughter accompanied their response. At some time during our childhood, I tried to convince Renee about something that her parents didn’t agree with. I told her that proof of its truth could be found “in my book.” Naturally she went home and tried to convince her parents of the same thing but they weren’t falling for it. She needed an edge and told them emphatically, “It’s in Rosie’s book!” After they caught their breaths from reborn laughter, they let me know how “Rosie’s book” has been cited for many other things throughout the years. They’ve also mentioned that they’d like to see “Rosie’s book” one day. I can’t remember all of the things that I said were in “my book” but I’m sure my dear friend’s parents can recall much more than I ever knew about – LOL!!! So, here it is . . . my version of things you might find In Rosie’s Book . . .

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge: Sizzling Summer Scene

The Digi Bells design team over at the Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge Blog wants to see your Sizzling Summer Scene projects. A very lucky randomly selected entry will win TWO Elisabeth Bell digi images of their choice AND TWO Whimsy Stamps rubberstamp images designed by Elisabeth Bell! You can find out more about this challenge and sponsors here.

I've used this wonderful Sand Play rubberstamped image designed by Elisabeth Bell for Sweet Pea Stamps. You can find him at the Sweet Pea Stamps online store here. This pic shows a closer view of my Copic-filled image.

I've also used this fabulous Sweet Cheeks Peeker rubberstamped image designed by Elisabeth Bell for Susana's Custom Art and Card Design (SCACD). You can find her as part of the Peekers Collection #2 at the SCACD online store here. This pic shows a closer view of my Copic-filled image. Yes, at her feet you see Miami Beach sand by Mudpuddles.

I've layered Paper Adventures Island Lagoon Seashells patterned paper with coordinating cardstock. A sentiment from a Close To My Heart Treasures set adorns one corner. A few BasicGrey Opaline half pearls line another corner. A QuicKutz pail, shovel and seashell are layered with real shells for a beachy corner cluster.

Here's a view of the front of my completed inset box card showing my use of BOTH Sweet Pea Stamps Sand Play AND SCACD Sweet Cheeks Peeker, as designed by Elisabeth Bell . . .

For a chance to win a fabulous prize, get over to the Elisabeth Bell's World Challenge Blog and add your entry into this month's Sizzling Summer Scene challenge!

I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Sassy Studio Designs "Hit the Beach" (here)
Stamptacular Sunday "To Die For - 2+ dies" (here)
Dream Valley "Summer" (here)
Cupcake Craft "The Ocean" (here)
Creative Craft "Summertime" (here)
Simon Says Stamp! "Anything Goes" (here)

Copics used:
skin - E000, E01, E11, E93, BV00
hair, boy - E31, E35, E47
hair, girl - YR23, R14, E07
boy shorts - BG70, BG72, BG75, BG78
girl outfit, pail - R21, R24, R27
shovel - YR21, YR24, YR27
airbrushed sand - E42
airbrushed torn paper clouds - BG72

I'm so glad that you stopped by to visit!

~ Rose

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Copic Creations Challenge: Pretty In Pink

The current challenge over at the Copic Creations Challenge blog is to show use of your Copic pinks. Susana’s Custom Art and Card Design (a.k.a. SCACD) is sponsoring this challenge and offering the entire SCACD exclusive Peekers #2 Collection to a randomly selected entry. You can find out more about this challenge and their sponsor here.

SCACD provided me with this adorable Sweet Cheeks Peeker image by Elisabeth Bell. Her sun suit looks like perfect beach attire for an end-of-summer shore visit. She looks so thoughtful at her young age and I hope that her curiosity doesn’t get the best of her.

This photo shows a closer view of my Copic pink filled image:

I’ve attempted to place her on the shoreline as though she’s considering the rolling water or perhaps what’s below it. The sun is setting and it’ll be time to leave soon. Should she reach for that sea treasure or not? Hmmm.

After masking my Sweet Cheeks image, I stamped a Sarasota Stamps Naples Pier, a Sarasota Stamps clouds image and a Rubberstamp Tapestry shell as I tried to portray a beachy background.

I embellished a bit with Spellbinders Floral Flourishes, Marianne Design's Decorative Elegance and Punch Bunch and All Night Media flower and leaf punches. A K&Company Sea Glass Metal Art charm adorns the ribbon. The "imagine" sentiment is by Inkadinkado.

Here’s the completed card demonstrating my use of Copic pinks as well as my attempts at portraying an ocean sunset.

Hop over to the Copic Creations Challenge Blog to see what the design team has done with these sweet Elisabeth Bell Peekers images made exclusively for Susana's Custom Art and Card Design. Get your entry in for a chance to win this fabulous prize!

I’m entering this card into the following challenges:
Wags ‘n Whiskers “Outdoor Fun!” (here)
Stampin’ For The Weekend “Holiday” (means vacations) (here)
Make It Colourful “Sunset with Clouds” (here)
Secret Crafter “In The Sea” (here)
Fashionable Stamping Challenges “Ribbon or Lace” (here)
iCopic Lover “Water” (here)
Creative Card Crew “Anything Goes” (here)
Creative Craft “Just CHARMing” (here)
Crafty Creations “Dies n Punches!” (3+ different) (here)
Papertake Weekly Sketch (here)

"Spotlight" Sept. 3, 2011 Secret Crafter

"Top 3 Ensemble" Sept. 13, 2011 Fashionable Stamping Challenges

Copics used:

skin-E000, E01, E11, E93
hair- E31, E35, E47
outfit, hairbow-R0000, R00, R02
airbrushed sand-E43, E42, E41, E44
airbrushed water-B37, B34, B32
airbrushed sky-YR14, YR12, YR02, R43, B12, C3, C5