Riley Challenge time...

It's Riley and Company challenge time again and it is my turn to issue the challenge! The challenge is to use Riley and Company stamps to create some type of packaging. You could decorate a bag, make a bag topper, create a gift set or what I did was decorate a DVD tin to be used as a gift card holder. I used Tent Riley. I paper pieced the tent and colored Riley using Copic colors E30, E31, E33 and E35. I air brushed the grass with YG63 and the sky with B41. Cardstock is DCWV and PTI. I used my Oval Nestibilities to cut and layer Riley. Finally I added some jumbo brads for the last touch. We want you all to play along so be sure to post your packaging in the SCS gallery using the keyword Riley1110. You don't want to miss any of the inspiration, so be sure to check out the rest of the Design Teams samples. Leave them some love!! 

Riley and Co. Tuesday Challenge 1 2 3...

For todays Tuesday challenge was created by Cathy Edgar. The challenge is a 1 2 3 challenge so for my card I used Bikini Sophie with 1 patterned paper, 2 cardstock colors(Tempting Turquoise & Garden Green) and 3 embelishments (Primas, brads & ribbon). I colored Ms. Sophie with Copics and layered her with my Nestibilities. Take a minute to check out the entire DT and don't forget to visit the Riley and Company store for all the amazing Riley and Sophie Moose stamps. You can get them in unmounted naked rubber, wood mouted and cling mounted, something for every style!

Day 3...and Your Little Dog Too!

Well as you can see my samples for today are of a wicked nature! You are probably noticing a pattern with my patterned paper, "Lime Rickey" by Basic Grey was again my choice for both cards. Details for the hop...it will begin Thursday, at 10pm EST and the new images will be available at the start of the hop. One lucky winner per DT blog will have the chance to win two new phrase stamps. These stamps can only be won. In addition each DT member will pick a lucky blogger to win one of the May release images of their choice (excluding the Yellow Brick Road image) Riley and Company will release 8 new images and three new phrase sets.

For my Wicked Witch and Flying Monkies I used the following Copic colors... Fur and Hooves YG13, YG17 & YG11. Dress, Hat and Vests, C3, C5, C7, R85 and R89. Monkies Fur, E43, E44 & E47. Broom, Y35, Y38 & YR23.

Day 2 of Sneak Peaks and a Tuesday Challenge...

For today not only do I have a sneak peak of the Tin Man image but I have a challenge. This Tuesdays challenge is to create a Birthday card. Laurie is our host this week for the challenge so be sure to check out her Blog "On the Bright Side" What I love most about this image is the detail that can be achieved by layering colors in the same category to acheive depth. In this case I used Copic colors C1, C3, C5 and C7. For my sneak peak card I once again used patterened paper from the Basic Grey pack "Lime Rickey".

Don't forget to check back for more details about the Blog Hop the Riley and Company DT will be hosting on Thursday night. All of the new images will be available during the Hop! I will also explain how you could have a chance to win two stamps that will only be won not sold!

There's No Place Like Home

This month Riley and Company are off to see the wizard! As you may have guessed the May Release will be centered around "The Wizard of Oz" characters. There will be 8 new stamps, Dorothy, Tin Man, Scarecrow, Lion, Good Witch, Wicked Witch, Flying Monkeys and the Yellow Brick Road. They will all be available UM, cling mounted and wood mounted. They will also be offered as a set with a 10% discount plus you will receive a FREE stamp! There will also be 3 new word sets, OZ Words 1, OZ Words 2 and Moose Sayings. Be sure to check back daily for sneak peaks of all the new images.

Wednesday night will be a blog hop and each of you will have a chance at winning two new limited edition phrase stamps. They can not be purchased only won during this months Hop!

As you can see for today's sneak peak I chose Dorothy to kick things off. I colored her using the following Copic colors, her hair E42, E43 & E44, Fur and Hooves E11, E13 &E17, Slippers R29, Basket E70 &E74, Dress B21 &B24, Toto W1, W3 & W5. Then she was cut and layered using my Nesties. Paper is Basic Grey "Lime Rickey", SU! Real Red and Bashful Blue. I added some half pearls by Kaiser Crafts, Prima flowers and a couple SU! rhinestone brads to finish her off. Be sure to check each DT members blog for fun sneak peaks Monday through Thursday plus mark your calendars for this weeks Tuesday challenge AND the Blog Hop on Wednesday!

Ring Around the Moosey....

Okay that was silly but I couldn't think of anything more cleaver. Today's Riley and Company Tuesday challenge is hosted by the amazingly talented Silke. The challenge is to create a circle card. For my card I used Farmer Couple Riley and Sophie, which can be found on the Riley and Company site. The patterned paper is by Basic Grey. I colored the adorable couple with Copics and added some primas. Copic colors used were, Body E33 & E35, Hooves E 35 & E37, Antlers E53 & E33, Hat Y23 & Y26, Pants E42 & E44, Rileys Shirt B93 & B97, Sophies Dress YR00, YR02, YR04 & YR07. The mats were cut using my Nesties and my new Wizard by Spellbinders. Did you notice the fun green and tan ribbon in middle with the little green duck? This was an awesome find at a craft fair. It is actually vintage paper ribbon, almost like raffia. It is probably just brittle from age, anyway. It looks like it would have been used to tie on brown packaging. As soon as I saw it I had to have it, then when I saw the price $3 for a huge spool, probably hundreds of yards! So back to the challenge info. If you choose to participate and post on SCS be sure to use the keywords 0810! Thanks for coming by and be sure to check the entire DT for amazing samples!!

Hoops Anyone?

One more look and Basketball Riley, one of the 6 new stamps released last night at Riley and Company. If you weren't able to take part in the Blog Hop you may still have time. Go back and check out last nights Blog Hop post. Start with Tanya and be sure to leave a comment on each Design Team members post. We will pick a winner tonight, you have until 10pm EST to leave your comment.

March MOOSE Madness Blog Hop...

Welcome to our March Blog Hop! If you didn't start the Hop at The Riley and Company Blog be sure to go back and start with Tanya! Leave a comment on each Design Team members blog for a chance at winning one of the newly released Riley or Sophie's. You will have until 10pm EST on Thursday, March 18th to leave your comment. At that time each Design Team Member will randomly choose a winner and announce our pick on our blogs.

For tonight's hop I took a couple of containers I found at our local home improvement store and with the help of Cheerleader Sophie and Basketball Player Riley I turned them into banks.

Your next stop on tonight's hop is Therese', I am sure she has created something that will make you bounce with joy! Remember the new stamps are now available in the Riley and Company Store!

Couch Potato...

Ok a bit harsh but I just couldn't resist. TV Riley makes the perfect man card! Riley and Company will release TV Riley along with 5 other newbies and 3 re-releases TONIGHT! Be sure to check back tonight, we will start our March Moose Madness Blog Hop at 10pm EST. The new releases will be available at this time also. So set your alarm, you don't want to miss your chance at some yummy blog candy, Hint, Hint!

Here comes Riley Cotton Tail...

...Hoppin' Down the Bunny Trail! Yep you read it right, Riley has visited the Easter Bunny. Isn't he the cutest Bunny you have ever seen?!?! Riley and Company will release at least 9 stamps this Wednesday night the 17th following the Blog Hop. Riley and friend were colored with copics, I airbrushed the sky and blended the grass. Cardstock and ribbon is PTI. I then used my cuttlebug using Oval Nestibilities to cut Riley. Then with just a couple half back pearls I finished it off. Thanks for stopping by!

March MOOSE Madness...

I am so excited, it is time for another Riley and Company release. Can I get a WOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOO!! This week the entire Riley and Company Design Team will be posting sneak peaks of all the adorable Riley and Sophies that will be released on the 17th. So if my calculations are correct, that is 4 days of sneak peaks, the 15th through the 18th and 1 outrageous Blog Hop! The Hop will begin at 10:00pm EST on Wednesday the 17th. I will have more info on the Hop later in the week. Oh My! I almost forgot, during the Hop be sure to stop by each Designers blog and leave a comment for a chance to win some yummy blog candy! Ok on to my card...I used the soon to be to be released Umbrella Riley. He is colored with Copic Markers, cut with my Cuttlebug and Nestibilities and layered on Basic Grey cardstock. Did you notice the sweet Moose sentiment? Well you just might see the entire set re-released on the 17th. There will be a couple other re-releases also this month so be sure to keep an eye out and let me know if you see one! I finished Riley off with some Prima flowers and a bit of embroidered fiber. I also added some Glossy Effects on the umbrella, rain drops and puddle(a bit hard to see though). Again be sure to check tomorrow for more sneak peaks!!

Riley & Co. Challenge day...

This weeks Riley & Company challenge is brought to you by the ever so talented Cindy Haffner. The challenge is to create using the colors... red, brown and caramel. Riley and Sock Monkey was so much fun to color. I gave him some denim shorts and a red t-shirt with my Copic markers. Card stock is Chocolate Chip and Creamy Caramel. Designer Series Paper in Real Red and Chocolate Chip. I Framed Riley and his friend with nestebilities, added some 5/8" red grosgrain ribbon from PTI, added a bit of hardware and a sentiment, simply but I love it! Make sure you check out the rest of the Design Team and what they have come up with this week.

Thanks Cindy for a great challenge!

Tuesday Riley Design Team Challenge

Today's Riley and Company challenge is to create a Monocramatic card. One color scheme with the exception of your neutral and you can color your image however you like :0)

Graduation Riley is colored with Copics and layered with Nestibilities. CS is SU! and PTI. Misc felt ribbon and silver brads finish him off. Let's see what all you Riley followers can come up with. Leave me a comment with a link to your blog so I can check them out.

Did someone ask for Buttons?

Yes Miss Frances did...Every other Tuesday beginning this week(see why I am late in my previous post) the Riley and Company Design Team will take turns hosting challenges. My week is February 9th but you will have to check back to find out what the challenge is. So I used Get Well Riley and let me just say that he is a blast to color with my Copics! I used my Nestibilities, Basic Grey and SU! CS, some misc. Ribbon and of course my three Brown Buttons tied with a bit of Hemp Twine.

Riley & Co. January Release Hop and Candy...

This is the new Sweetheart Riley available tomorrow on the RILEY AND COMPANY website! I used Basic Grey Sugar Rush and Bashful blue CS along with Spellbinders Nesties some Prima flowers, satin ribbon a utton tied with some twine. Super easy!! Thanks so much for checking out the Riley and Company January release Blog Hop! First things first, make sure you start the hop off with TANYA so you don't miss any chances to win! Follow the hop and be sure to leave a comment on each Design Team members post for a chance to win one of the four new releases and best of all you get to pick the one you want!!

This time I used Birthday Riley to make a sweet little girl card. He is also available tomorrow on the RILEY AND COMPANY website. For this card I used Basic Grey, Kraft & Chocolate Chip CS. Along with a Martha Stewart border punch, some ribbon and my trusty Nestibilities. I used Copic Markers to color the image and aribrushed the background.
Your next stop on the Hop is SILKE. Remember to leave a comment for a chance to add a new Moose to your collection!! Also beggining Jan. 26th the Riley and Co. DT will be doing bi-weekly Friday Challenges. Be sure to check them out and play along!! Frances will kick us off with a simple challenge of using buttons on your card!

Riley & Co. Sneak Peak #3

For today my sneak peak was made using Balloon Riley. I really loved coloring this guy! I used Basic Grey Sugar Rush paper, colored Riley with Copics, layered with some Nestibilities, then added a bit of ribbon, a sentiment and some brads, just that simple!! You can get him and all the new Rileys tomorrow! I almost forgot...Come back tonight for our Blog Hop at 10pm EST. You don't want to miss it!!

Sneak Peak Day 2...

Flowers anyone? I just think the new "Flower Riley" is just the sweetest Riley ever! He makes the perfect centerpiece for this card holder. It will hold several cards and envelopes, for the perfect gift. Remember you can get Flower Riley and three other new Rileys on Thursday from Riley and Company. Check back tomorrow for another peak at what's new along with more info about our Riley and Company Design Team blog hop!

Riley & Company Sneak Peak Day 1...

Let the sneak peaks begin! Riley and Company will release this adorable "Birthday Riley" this Thursday, the 21st. Keep an eye out this week for Moose sittings on the Riley and Company DT blogs. Keep checking back as we will also be doing a blog hop on Wednesday night starting at 10pm EST. with chances to win some delicious blog candy. Stay tuned for details!

Just a Note...

I hadn't given Hula Sophie any love in a while so I thought she would be a great addition to this simple altered notepad. Paper is Basic Grey, Lime Rickey, SU! Night of Navy and PTI Raspberry. Raspberry PTI ribbon and SU! green ribbon. I used my Labels Large and Rectangle Nestibilities with my Cuttlebug. The image is stamped ith Momento Tuxedo Black and colored with Copics marker colors B41 & 45, E33, 35, 37, 42, 43 & 44, G07 & RV14. Hardware is retired from SU!. The notepad comes in a 12 pack at Office Max, I believe they are 4"x6".

A simple Journal...

I have a journal in my studio where I write down ideas for projects, requests for a particular project and card orders. I was looking at it today an deceided that it needed some sprucin' up. So real quick I covered it with some patterned paper, colored SCHOOL BOY RILEY with Copics (I attached a picture of the colors I used) and added him and some felt flowers to the cover. You can get the entire line of Riley and Sophie Moose stamps at RILEY AND COMPANY.