Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Peppermint Twist at Inky Impressions!

Good morning all! Today I get to share with you the card I created for the new Inky Impressions Challenge! This week is our challenge at the Inky Impressions Challenge Blog is to make a CHRISTMAS CARD utilizing the colors Red and White AND/OR a candy cane or peppermint candy(just some ideas)!..OR your best interpretation of "peppermint twist"!

Today the Inky Impressions Design Team will be sharing our creations for the current Inky Impressions Challenge! For my card today I decided to ink up Lili's Present, this little cutie is perfect for the holidays! I used all reds and whites for the image, the background paper, and the embellishments. I also used this fun die to create a flower in the center of the peppermint bow I created.

I hope you like my take on the current Inky Impressions Challenge, be sure to join in on all the fun over at the Inky Impressions Challenge Blog and see what the rest of the Inklettes have created, they are sure to impress! I can’t wait to see what you create! Have a wonderful day all!

This card was entered into the following challenge(s): Going Grey with Scrap-Creations Challenge - Christmas; Party Time Tuesday - Anything Goes.
Stamps: Present Lili from Inky Impressions; Paper: Whisper White, Real Red, DP; Ink: E00 Skin White, R39 Garnet, B04 Tahitian Blue, Y11 Pale Yellow, RV23 Pure Pink, R27 Cadmium Red; Accessories: Pop Dots, Scalloped and Regular Oval Nestabilities, Wired Ribbon, Self Adhesive Pearls, Loopy Bloom Die-namic, Sticky Strip, Glue Dots

Monday, November 28, 2011

Inky Impressions Inspiration!

Good morning all it is time to share a bit of Inky Impressions Inspiration! That's right, today I have a creation to share with you using one of the fun stamps from the Inky Impressions Store!

For today I created a fun card using one of our newest stamps Nicholas On Ice! I wanted to play along with one of our newest images and use some colors that he may not otherwise be paired with.

Thank you for stopping by today, I do hope that you enjoy my creation for today and have a fabulous day!

This card was entered into the following challenge(s): Gingerloft Challenge - Christmas/Winter; Paper Sundaes - Winter Wonderland
Stamps: Nicholas On Ice from Inky Impressions; Paper: Whisper White, Certainly Celery, Pinefeather, DP; Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, E00 Skin White, E57 Light Walnut, B0000 Pale Celestine, YG07 Acid Green, G17 Forest Green, C1 Cool Gray No. 1, C5 Cool Gray No. 5; Accessories: Pop Dots, Satin Ribbon, Self Adhesive Copper Dots

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Paper Makeup Stamps Inspiration and News!

Today I have a fun Christmas creation using Paper Makeup Stamps! I love the November release and I sat down and created some fun Christmas tags with our new stamp set Color It Winter Tags!I joined in on a fun Christmas Tags and Bags swap on SCS with some friends and when it came time to make my tags I just had to use this stamp set. I stamped out the main tag image and added a "To:" and "From:" sentiment then I stamped out these fun stocking images and layer them over the corner of the tag. I layered the whole piece onto a scalloped oval nestabilities piece and added this cute little red and green ribbon to the corner of the tag.

Now, for the Paper Makeup Stamps News! PMS is going 100% digi! That's right, from here on out our images will only be available in digital format, so run on by the Paper Makeup Stamps Store and pick up some red rubber while you still can, and be sure to check out Katie's post on the Paper Makeup Stamps Blog!

I hope you enjoyed my card today, I so love these silhouette stamps! Thank you for stopping by today, have a fabulous day!

These tags were entered into the following challenge(s): Fairy Tale Challenge Blog - Christmas; Pattie's Creations Design Challenge - Christmas.
Stamps: Color It Winter Tags from Paper Makeup Stamps; Paper: Whisper White, Pinefeather; Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, R29 Lipstick Red; Accessories: Ribbon, Scalloped Oval Nestabilities

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Silver and Black and Bling at Bugaboo!

It is Saturday which means that it is time for another Bugaboo Challenge! This week we are challenging you to create an a card or project with the color combination of "Silver and Black" PLUS use Bling!

If you participate in the challenge you have a chance to win the following prizes:
1st prize - 7 Bugaboo Digi Images of your choice (must use a Bugaboo Stamps image to be eligible)
2nd prize - 4 Bugaboo Digi Images of your choice
3rd prize - 2 Bugaboo Digi Images of your choice

Now we do have some rules for our challenges, so here they are for you to refer to:
1.) Have fun!
2.) Multiple entries are fine - but each one must be a completely different card or project.
3.) Combining challenges is completely acceptable, so long as you follow our theme.
4.) You must use a NEW card/project! Back-linking of old cards/projects is NOT acceptable.
5.) You may use any stamp from any stamp company. However, you get TWO CHANCES to win for each card/project you link using a Bugaboo Image. To get a second chance please enter your name in Mr. Linky Twice (ex. Name1 and Name 2)
6.) You MUST post a direct link to the project or card you wish to enter in this challenge. General links to your blog will not be counted. PLEASE TURN OFF WORD VERIFICATION!!!

We like to be able to comment on all of your amazing work, but Word Verification hinders this process for us. You can easily change your blog settings to monitor your comments if you are using it to avoid comment spam. Thank you for your understanding! Be sure to leave your great creations with Mr. Linky at the bottom of the post on the Catch the Bug Challenge Blog! I can not wait to see what you create for our new challenge!


For my card today I used Ruby Christmas - Present and paired her with this fun metallic silver card stock I have. I also used this fabulous black ribbon, black pearls and silver pearls!

I hope you enjoyed my creation for today, I can't wait to see what you create for this weeks challenge! Have a fabulous weekend all!
Stamps: Ruby Christmas - Present from Bugaboo Stamps; Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Silver Cardstock; Ink: E00 Skin White, E33 Brick Beige, 100 Black, R81 Rose Pink; Accessories: Pop Dots, Nestabilities Label Ten, Silver and Black Self Adhesive Pearls, Black Ribbon

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Paper Pretties Birthday Blog Hop - Happy Birthday Kristine!

Today we are celebrating Kristine's Birthday from Paper Pretties! Come join us on our Virtual Birthday Party, by hoping through each of our Design Teams blogs who have some wonderful birthday creations to share with us all. Hope you have a wonderful birthday Kristine!

For my card today I decided to use Celebrate Sophia! I love each and every Sophia image that Paper Pretties has released and I finally ordered myself Celebrate Sophia to complete my Sophia collection (at least I think I have them all now...). I just think this image is so sweet and fun, perfect for a birthday card!

Happy Birthday Kristine!

Here is the full Party Line Up:
Paper Pretties Blog
Frances Byrne
Amber Hillman
Heather Lee-Reppen
Taylor Usry
Cely Smith
Jackie Rakoski
Lawren Fowlkes
Nancy Bush
Stephanie George
Kristine Reynolds(the birthday girl!!)

Your next stop on the hop is Lawren! Be sure to hop all the way to the end and wish Kristine a very Happy Birthday!
Stamps: Celebrate Sophia from Paper Pretties; Paper: Whisper White, Pretty in Pink, Magenta, Bo Bunny Sweet Treats DP; Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, E00 Skin White, E15 Dark Suntan, R81 Rose Pink, RV55 Hollyhock; Accessories: Pop Dots, Satin Ribbon, Crystal Effects, Self Adhesive Rhinestones

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Make Your Own Embellishments at Inky Impressions!

Good morning all! Today I get to share with you the card I created for the new Inky Impressions Challenge! This week is our challenge at the Inky Impressions Challenge Blog is to "Make Your Own Embellishments!

Today the Inky Impressions Design Team will be sharing our creations for the current Inky Impressions Challenge! For my card today I decided to ink up Christopher the Elf! For my created embellishment I used some fabulous wired ribbon and a fun stick pin from Maya Road. I just love how this ribbon turned out, it goes so well with the cute Elf image!

I hope you like my take on the current Inky Impressions Challenge, be sure to join in on all the fun over at the Inky Impressions Challenge Blog and see what the rest of the Inklettes have created, they are sure to impress! I can’t wait to see what you create! Have a wonderful day all!

This card was entered into the following challenges: Shopping Our Stash - Christmas or Winter Related; Creative Craft Challenges - Free For All; Everybody Art Challenge - Christmas Card.
Stamps: Christopher the Elf from Inky Impressions; Paper: Whisper White, Pinefeather, Real Red, Bo Bunny DP; Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, E00 Skin White, R27 Cadmium Red, R29 Lipstick Red, B04 Tahitian Blue, E31 Brick Beige, E57 Light Walnut, G17 Forest Green, YG07 Acid Green, Y17 Golden Yellow; Accessories: Pop Dots, Wonky Rectangle Nestabilities, Glue Dots, Maya Road Star Stick Pin, Wired Green Ribbon

Monday, November 21, 2011

Bugaboo Stamps is Sponsoring The Cheerful Stamp Pad!

Good morning! Have you heard the news at Bugaboo Stamps? We are now sponsoring all sorts of companies AND swapping our DT members with them! So today I am playing along with The Cheerful Stamp Pad's challenge to use the theme "Who is Wearing Santa's Hat?"!

For my "Who", I used Santa himself! That's right I used this fun Stocking Santa image for my card and I paired it with this adorable paper from Bo Bunny called Father Christmas, I mean what better to use to match Santa then paper from the Father Christmas collection! I hope you will play along with us at The Cheerful Stamp Pad's, you could even win some Bugaboo Digis!

Have a great day and thank you so much for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed what you saw!

This card was entered into the following challenge(s): Lollipop Crafts - Anything Goes; One Stitch at a Time - Anything Goes.
Stamps: Stocking Santa Ornament from Bugaboo Stamps; Paper: Whisper White, Bo Bunny Father Christmas DP; Ink: E00 Skin White, R27 Cadmium Red, Y08 Acid Yellow, G17 Forest Green; Accessories: Pop Dots, Oval Nestabilities, Ribbon, Self Adhesive Pearls

ABC at Bugaboo!

Good morning all! Today I have a fun ABC, or Anything But a Card for you from Bugaboo Stamps!

I decided for today I would share with you a totally cute paper purse! I used the image Monkey Love - Hearts and Roses for my main focus and I paired him with pink satin ribbon and pink card stock! This was so much fun, and it's just so girlie I love it!

I am sure if you tried to make one, you would have a blast! I do hope you like what I made for you all to today, have a fabulous day!

This project was entered into the following challenge(s): Lollipop Crafts - Anything Goes; One Stitch at a Time - Anything Goes.
Stamps: Monkey Love - Hearts and Roses from Bugaboo Stamps; Paper: Pretty In Pink; Ink: E31 Brick Beige, E57 Light Walnut, R29 Lipstick Red, YG07 Acid Green; Accessories: Satin Ribbon

Paper Pretties Challenge

Welcome to our fifteenth Paper Pretties Monday Challenge AND another Paper Pretties Birthday Blog Hop! That's right! Each week we will be releasing 2 new images PLUS hosting a challenge so that you can play right along with us too, and this week we are also celebrating ARTish's birthday!

This week our challenge is to use the color combination "Black, White, and Gold"!

This week we are joined by the fabulous Bugaboo Stamps Design Team for our challenge! Paper Pretties will be sponsoring the next Bugaboo Saturday Challenge this coming weekend and for today the Bugaboo Stamps Team is sponsoring and play along with our challenge!

Now it is time to share with all of you our two newest Digi Whatnot images, and you are going to love them! Please welcome our newest Digis: Party Cupcake and Pretty Present!For my card today I used Pretty Present, not only because it is a super fun image, but also because today is our fabulous illustrator ARTish's birthday! Man, today's posts are HUGE! I would like to wish our fabulous illustrator and friend of mine ARTish a magical and wonderful birthday!

Here is the Paper Pretties Birthday Blog Hop list:

I do hope you enjoy my card and today's challenge. I would love to see you play along with us this week, plus you would be entered to win free digis! Be sure to hop all the way though and wish ARTish a Happy Birthday! Have a great day!

This card was entered into the following challenge(s): Crafting When We Can - Female Birthday.

Stamps: Pretty Present from Paper Pretties; Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Gold Metallic; Ink: C3 Cool Gray No. 3, Y17 Golden Yellow; Accessories: Pop Dots, Scalloped and Regular Circle Nestabilities, Satin Ribbon, Black Self Adhesive Rhinestones

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Bugaboo Stamps is Sponsoring Stamptacular Sunday Challenge!

Good morning! Have you heard the news at Bugaboo Stamps? We are now sponsoring all sorts of companies AND swapping our DT members with them! So today I am playing along with Stamptacular Sunday Challenge current challenge to use the theme "Boy oh Boy"!

For my "Boy oh Boy" card I used this fun Bugaboo Brats Sports -Soccer Boy image! I simply love each and every Bugaboo Brats, they are all so darn cute and fun and when I thought of this challenge I just had to use one of these boys. I hope you will play along with us at Stamptacular Sunday Challenge, you could even win some Bugaboo Digis!

Have a great day and thank you so much for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed what you saw!

This card was entered into the following challenge(s) : For the Boys - Blogger Challenge.
Stamps: Bugaboo Brats Sports - Soccer Boy from Bugaboo Stamps; Paper: Whisper White, Celery, Mustard, October Afternoon Campfire DP; Ink: E00 Skin White, Y35 Maize, G12 Grass Green, N1 Neutral Gary No. 1, N3 Neutral Gray No. 3; Accessories: Pop Dots, Wonky Rectangle Nestabilities, Grosgrain Ribbon

Saturday, November 19, 2011

Let's Talk Turkey at Bugaboo!

It is Saturday which means that it is time for another Bugaboo Challenge! This week we are challenging you to create an a card or project with the theme "Let's Talk Turkey"!

If you participate in the challenge you have a chance to win the following prizes:
1st prize - 7 Bugaboo Digi Images of your choice (must use a Bugaboo Stamps image to be eligible)
2nd prize - 4 Bugaboo Digi Images of your choice
3rd prize - 2 Bugaboo Digi Images of your choice

Now we do have some rules for our challenges, so here they are for you to refer to:
1.) Have fun!
2.) Multiple entries are fine - but each one must be a completely different card or project.
3.) Combining challenges is completely acceptable, so long as you follow our theme.
4.) You must use a NEW card/project! Back-linking of old cards/projects is NOT acceptable.
5.) You may use any stamp from any stamp company. However, you get TWO CHANCES to win for each card/project you link using a Bugaboo Image. To get a second chance please enter your name in Mr. Linky Twice (ex. Name1 and Name 2)
6.) You MUST post a direct link to the project or card you wish to enter in this challenge. General links to your blog will not be counted. PLEASE TURN OFF WORD VERIFICATION!!!

We like to be able to comment on all of your amazing work, but Word Verification hinders this process for us. You can easily change your blog settings to monitor your comments if you are using it to avoid comment spam. Thank you for your understanding! Be sure to leave your great creations with Mr. Linky at the bottom of the post on the Catch the Bug Challenge Blog! I can not wait to see what you create for our new challenge!


For my card today I used Bobblehead Thanksgiving Indian Girl! I wanted to create a card that is clean and simple, Thanksgiving and "Let's Talk Turkey" make me think of all the simple joy of life that we take for granted. This image is so sweet and simple, that it helped me think about all the rest.

I hope you enjoyed my creation for today, I can't wait to see what you create for this weeks challenge! Have a fabulous weekend all!

This card was entered into the following challenge: Card Making Mamas - Be Thankful.
Stamps: Bobblehead Thanksgiving Indian Girl from Bugaboo Stamps; Paper: Kraft, Whisper White; Ink: E51 Milky White, Y17 Golden Yellow, R89 Dark Red, YR04 Chrome Orange, E31 Brick Beige, E57 Light Walnut; Accessories: Pop Dots, Ribbon

Friday, November 18, 2011

Paper Makeup Stamps Inspiration!

Today I have a fun and autumn inspired Paper Makeup Stamps creation! I simply love all the of the Paper Make Up Stamps Fairy images, I have for years, but when Katie started releasing silhouettes of some of my favorite fairies I was even more excited! My card today uses the adorable Baby Jamie Fairy Silhouette!

This stamp was part of the September release, and I made this card earlier this month for a baby shower I attended. The card receiver love the card as did many of the baby shower goers. I went with a yellow and green theme, as she is expecting a little boy and everything else I got her was green as well. I finished it all off with some fun satin ribbon, I do love this image.

I hope you enjoyed my card today, I so love these silhouette stamps! Thank you for stopping by today, have a fabulous day!
Stamps: Baby Jamie Fairy Silhouette from Paper Makeup Stamps; Paper: Cream, Golden Yellow, My Mind's Eye DP; Ink: Ocean Tides; Accessories: Pop Dots, Scalloped and Regular Circle Nestabilities, Satin Ribbon

Paper Pretties Birthday Blog Hop - Happy Birthday Taylor!

Today we are celebrating Taylor's Birthday from Paper Pretties! Come join us on our Virtual Birthday Party, by hoping through each of our Design Teams blogs who have some wonderful birthday creations to share with us all. Hope you have a wonderful birthday Taylor!

For my card today I decided to use one of my favorite clear stamp sets from Paper Pretties, Imagine! I love dragons, they are just so magical and regal, plus since Inheritance was just released and I am reading it as we speak I thought it would be a good tie into the series conclusion to use this adorable dragon image!

Here is the full Party Line Up:
Paper Pretties Blog
Frances Byrne
Amber Hillman
Heather Lee-Reppen
Jennifer Greco
Kristine Reynolds
Cely Smith
Jackie Rakoski
Lisa Rasmussen
Melissa Craig
Nancy Bush
Stephanie George
Taylor Usry(the birthday girl!!)

Your next stop on the hop is ! Be sure to hop all the way to the end and wish Taylor a very Happy Birthday!
Stamps: Imagine from Paper Pretties; Paper: Whisper White, Bermuda, Aqua Mist, My Mind's Eye Happy Go Lucky DP; Ink: RV21 Light Pink, Y38 Honey, RV32 Shadow Pink, BG13 Mint Green; Accessories: Pop Dots, Scalloped and Regular Circle Nestabilities, Self Adhesive Rhinestones

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Inky Impressions Inspiration!

Good morning all it is time to share a bit of Inky Impressions Inspiration! That's right, today I have a creation to share with you using one of the fun stamps from the Inky Impressions Store!For my card today I created a fun easel card using one of our newest stamps MarLeigha's Ornament Dance! I remember the first time I saw someone post an easel card I thought they were amazing and they looked so hard to make, luckily they are simple and so much fun to create! I love how the card opens up to reveal something inside, for today's card inside reveals a bit of matching patterned paper and some more fabulous ribbon! Do you like this ribbon, I know I do, but heck I love all ribbons!

Thank you for stopping by today, I do hope that you enjoy my creation for today and have a fabulous day!

This card was entered into the following challenges: My Craft Spot Monday Challenges - Easel Cards.
Stamps: MarLeigha's Ornament Dance from Inky Impressions; Paper: Whisper White, KaiserCraft Dear Santa DP; Ink: E00 Skin White, R39 Garnet, Y35 Maize, R27 Cadmium Red, E15 Dark Suntan; Accessories: Pop Dots, Scalloped Edge Punch, Self Adhesive Pearls, Ticket Corner Punch, Solid Red Ribbon with Green Edge

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Give Thanks at Inky Impressions

Good morning all! Today I get to share with you the card I created for the new Inky Impressions Challenge! This week is our challenge at the Inky Impressions Challenge Blog is to create a card following "Give Thanks"!Today the Inky Impressions Design Team will be sharing our creations for the current Inky Impressions Challenge! For my card today I decided to ink up Nickie's Birdie. I had a lot of fun with today's card, I used some of my Pyrus designer paper from Basic Grey. I love all the mutes tones in this paper pad and I thought they would go perfectly with a card meant to show someone's gratitude. I used some bridal flowers, some cream rick rack and lots of self adhesive pearls!

I hope you like my take on the current Inky Impressions Challenge, be sure to join in on all the fun over at the Inky Impressions Challenge Blog and see what the rest of the Inklettes have created, they are sure to impress! I can’t wait to see what you create! Have a wonderful day all!

This card was entered into the following challenges: Creative Card Crew - Thank You.
Stamps: Nickie's Birdie from Inky Impressions; Paper: Whisper White, Rust, Aqua, Basic Gray Pyrus DP; Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, E00 Skin White, Y35 Maize, E15 Dark Suntan, YR24 Pale Sepia, RV02 Sugared Almond Pink, BG72 Ice Ocean; Accessories: Pop Dots, Scalloped and Regular Oval Nestabilities, Glue Dots, Bridal Flowers, Self Adhesive Pearls, Rick Rack

Monday, November 14, 2011

Paper Pretties Challenge - Giving Thanks!

Welcome to our fourteenth Paper Pretties Monday Challenges! That's right! Each week we will be releasing 2 new images PLUS hosting a challenge so that you can play right along with us too!

This week our challenge is "Giving Thanks"!

Now it is time to share with all of you our two newest Digi Whatnot images, and you are going to love them! Please welcome our newest Digis (we have 2 this week!): Peter Pumpkin Pie Eater and Thanksgiving Cornucopia
Peter Pumpkin Pie Eater Thanksgiving Cornucopia
For my card today I decided to use Thanksgiving Cornucopia, I thought this image was just perfect for the upcoming Thanksgiving season! I also pulled out my Basic Gray Pyrus paper (which you can buy at Paper Pretties too!) and pulled some fun fall colors from the prints.

I hope you enjoyed my card for today and I hope that we see your creations as well this week! Have a great day all!

This card was entered into the following challenges: Paper Sundaes - Digital Images; Sparkles Forum - Autumn.
Stamps: Thanksgiving Cornucopia from Paper Pretties; Paper: Whisper White, Rustic Cream, Basic Grey Pyrus DP; Ink: E33 Sand, R27 Cadmium Red, E15 Dark Suntan, YG03 Yellow Green, Y28 Honey, E21 Baby Skin Pink; Accessories: Pop Dots, Scalloped and Regular Oval Nestabilties, Grosgrain Ribbon

Saturday, November 12, 2011

It's In the Pocket at Bugaboo!

It is Saturday which means that it is time for another Bugaboo Challenge! This week we are challenging you to create an a card or project with the theme "It's In the Pocket"! Let your mind wander and create something having to do with "It's In the Pocket"!

If you participate in the challenge you have a chance to win the following prizes:
1st prize - 7 Bugaboo Digi Images of your choice (must use a Bugaboo Stamps image to be eligible)
2nd prize - 4 Bugaboo Digi Images of your choice
3rd prize - 2 Bugaboo Digi Images of your choice

Now we do have some rules for our challenges, so here they are for you to refer to:
1.) Have fun!
2.) Multiple entries are fine - but each one must be a completely different card or project.
3.) Combining challenges is completely acceptable, so long as you follow our theme.
4.) You must use a NEW card/project! Back-linking of old cards/projects is NOT acceptable.
5.) You may use any stamp from any stamp company. However, you get TWO CHANCES to win for each card/project you link using a Bugaboo Image. To get a second chance please enter your name in Mr. Linky Twice (ex. Name1 and Name 2)
6.) You MUST post a direct link to the project or card you wish to enter in this challenge. General links to your blog will not be counted. PLEASE TURN OFF WORD VERIFICATION!!!

We like to be able to comment on all of your amazing work, but Word Verification hinders this process for us. You can easily change your blog settings to monitor your comments if you are using it to avoid comment spam. Thank you for your understanding! Be sure to leave your great creations with Mr. Linky at the bottom of the post on the Catch the Bug Challenge Blog! I can not wait to see what you create for our new challenge!


For my card today I used Dottie - Alice in Wonderland. I just love this image, in fact I have been meaning to use it since she came out, but I finally got the chance to use her for this card. I wanted to make a fun pocket card so I made a small pocket on the front of the card and ti opens like a typical card, only the front holds the pocket. I also wanted to finish it off with matching ribbon and rhinestones.

I hope you enjoyed my creation for today, I can't wait to see what you create for this weeks challenge! Have a fabulous weekend all!

This card was entered into the following challenge: Crafty Catz - Digital Image.
Stamps: Dottie - Alice in Wonderland from Bugaboo Stamps; Paper: Whisper White, Blueberry Blue, Princess Collection DP; Ink: E00 Skin White, E35 Maize, B00 Frost Blue; Accessories: Ticket Corner Punch, Grosgrain Ribbon, Self Adhesive Rhinestones, 1/4" Hole Punch

Friday, November 11, 2011

Bugaboo Stamps is Sponsoring

Good morning! Have you heard the news at Bugaboo Stamps? We are now sponsoring all sorts of companies AND swapping our DT members with them! So today I am playing along with Glitter Geeks current challenge to use the theme "Humor"!

For my "Humor" inspired card I used this fun Cash Cow image, isn't it so darn funny! I love this new line from Jodie, all the cows are super fun and make me smile. I saw this wood grain designer paper and I thought that it would work well with the farm feeling I was going with. I hope you will play along with us at Glitter Geeks, you could even win some Bugaboo Digis!

Have a great day and thank you so much for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed what you saw!

This card was entered into the following challenge: Stampavie and More - Anything Goes.
Stamps: Cash Cow from Bugaboo Stamps; Paper: Whisper White, Grass Green, Jillibean Soup Apple Cheddar Soup - Milk DP; Ink: E23 Hazelnut, R81 Rose Pink, G17 Grass Green; Accessories: Pop Dots, Scalloped and Regular Circle Nestabilities, Yellow Baker's Twine

Bugaboo Stamps is Sponsoring Stampin with the Dragon!m

Good morning! Have you heard the news at Bugaboo Stamps? We are now sponsoring all sorts of companies AND swapping our DT members with them! So today I am playing along with Stampin with the Dragon! Their current challenge theme is "All 'bout food"!

For my card I used Sassy Gal Cook! I thought what was more about food then someone who worked with food all the time so a cook would be perfect! I used this fun image plus one of my favorite designer papers. I hope you will play along with us at Stampin with the Dragon, you could even win some Bugaboo Digis!

Thank you for stopping by today, I hope you enjoyed what you found and you have a great day!

This card was entered into the following challenge: Stampavie and More - Anything Goes.
Stamps: Sassy Gal Cook from Bugaboo Stamps; Paper: Whisper White, Simply Certruse, Rich Razzleberry, My Mind's Eye Happy Go Lucky DP; Ink: E00 Skin White, E13 Light Suntan, E15 Dark Suntan, RV14 Begonia Pink, RV66 Raspberry; Accessories: Grosgrain Ribbon

Friday Freebie at Bugaboo!

Today's Freebie Friday is a fabulous way to build up a huge collection of images from Bugaboo Stamps! Today's Freebie image is "Little Penguin"! I just think this little penguin is adorable!

For my card today I wanted to make something clean and simple, but winter too. I pulled out my new icicles die-namic (love this thing!) and used it for the edge of my layer on the background of the patterned paper then I popped up the image and added this cute little knot to my ribbon.

I do hope you like my creation and hop on over to the Bugaboo Store and pick up your freebie image today! Have a great day, be sure to come back tomorrow to see our weekly challenge!

This card was entered into the following challenge: Ruby's Rainbow - Something With Wings
Stamps: Little Penguin from Bugaboo Stamps; Paper: Aqua Mist, Whisper White, Pretty In Pink, Cosmo Cricket DP; Ink: BG07 Petroleum Blue, BG72 Ice Ocean, Y17 Golden Yellow, B0000 Pale Celestine; Accessories: Pop Dots, Grosgrain Ribbon, Icicles Die-Namics from MFT

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Paper Makeup Stamps - Review!

Today I get the pleasure of sharing with you a bit of a 'review' of this months Paper Makeup Stamps release! It was only a few days ago that Paper Makeup Stamps released all sorts of new rubber, and I am sure that you are loving these stamps as much as I am! Well, today I am sharing a card I made using one of our new singles, Pete!

For my card today I pulled out my Cosmo Cricket designer paper from the Winter Mittens collection, I have so much of this paper from last year at this time, but I just love it! I think the colors are so sweet and they worked perfectly for today's card. I used a matching pink colored paper, some satin ribbon, and my scalloped edge punch. I love scallops and scallops on one card, you have been seeing a lot of them, but trust me more to come! This sweet little guy named Pete is perfect for any winter creation, he is just so cute!

Be sure to head on over to the Paper Makeup Stamps Blog and check out the rest of the release reviews for today! Thank you so much for stopping by, I do hope that you have a fabulous day!

This card was entered into the following challenge:
Tip Top Tuesday - Anything Christmas; Tuesday Throwdown - Your Favorite Color Combo.
Stamps: Pete from Paper Makeup Stamps; Paper: Whisper White, Cool Caribbean, Cosmo Cricket Mittens DP; Ink: N1 Neutral Gray No. 1, ; Accessories: Pop Dots, Scalloped and Regular Oval Nestabilities, Scalloped Edge Punch, Satin Ribbon

Paper Pretties Birthday Blog Hop - Happy Birthday Jennifer!

Today we are celebrating Jennifer's Birthday from Paper Pretties! Come join us on our Virtual Birthday Party, by hoping through each of our Design Teams blogs who have some wonderful birthday creations to share with us all. Hope you have a wonderful birthday Jennifer!

For my card today I decided to use on of our adorable digi stamp, Sweet Treat! I think that this image is totally versatile, but perfect for a birthday card!

Here is the full Party Line Up:
Paper Pretties Blog
Frances Byrne
Amber Hillman
Heather Lee-Reppen
Kristine Reynolds
Taylor Usry
Cely Smith
Jackie Rakoski
Lawren Fowlkes
Lisa Rasmussen
Melissa Craig
Nancy Bush
Stephanie George
Jennifer Greco(the birthday girl!!)

Your next stop on the hop is Lawren Fowlkes! Be sure to hop all the way to the end and wish Jennifer a very Happy Birthday!
Stamps: Sweet Treats from Paper Pretties; Paper: Whisper White, Dark Chocolate, Pretty in Pink, Bo Bunny Sweet Treats DP; Ink: RV02 Sugared Almond Pink, N5 Neutral Gray No. 5, E21 Baby Skin Pink, E23 Hazelnut, R27 Cadium Red; Accessories: Pop Dots, Scalloped Edge Punch, Scalloped and Regular Oval Nestabilities, Self Adhesive Pearls, Grosgrain Ribbon

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Inky Impressions Challenge - Glitter it Up!

Good morning all! Today I get to share with you the card I created for the new Inky Impressions Challenge! This week is our challenge at the Inky Impressions Challenge Blog is to create a card following "Glitter it Up"! To me that means glitter, lots of glitter!

Today the Inky Impressions Design Team will be sharing our creations for the current Inky Impressions Challenge! For my card today I decided to ink up one of our newest stamps, MarLeigha & Pebbles Ice Skating! I pulled out my Prancer designer paper from Bo Bunny and matching cardstock plus some fun satin ribbon and scallops. You can never have too many scallops, so I pulled out my scalloped and regular circle nestabilities and my scalloped edge punch. This image is just so darn cute, I love how sweet MarLeigha is, and her adorable friend Pebbles is fabulous!

I hope you like my take on the current Inky Impressions Challenge, be sure to join in on all the fun over at the Inky Impressions Challenge Blog and see what the rest of the Inklettes have created, they are sure to impress! I can’t wait to see what you create! Have a wonderful day all!

This card was entered into the following challenges: Party Time Tuesdays - Bling It On; Tip Top Tuesday - Anything Christmas.
Stamps: MarLeigha & Pebbles Ice Skating from Inky Impressions; Paper: Whisper White, Red Brown, Certainly Celery, Whisper White, Bo Bunny Prancer DP; Ink: E00 Skin White, C1 Cool Gray No. 1, C3 Cool Gray No. 3, E15 Dark Suntan, B0000 Pale Celestine, B00 Frost Blue, Y35 Maize, BG05 Holiday Blue, YG03 Yellow Green; Accessories: Pop Dots, Scalloped and Regular Circle Nestabilities, Satin Ribbon, Scalloped Edge Punch, Corner Rounder, Spica Glitter Pens Silver, Baby Blue and Clear

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Bugboo Stamps is Sponsoring Digital Tuesday!

Good morning! Have you heard the news at Bugaboo Stamps? We are now sponsoring all sorts of companies AND swapping our DT members with them! So today I am playing along with Digital Tuesday Challenge! Their current challenge theme is "Anything Goes", which is always a blast!

For my card I used a trio of our fabulous Raggedy Critters - Mouse, Dog, and Monkey! I think the three of these images work really well together and I had a lot of fun making this card! I hope you will play along with us at Digital Tuesday Challenge, you could even win some Bugaboo Digis!

Thank you for stopping by today, I hope you enjoyed what you found and you have a great day!

This card was entered into the following challenges: Heart Song Inspirations - Anything Goes; Daisy Doodles Creative Challenge - Anything Goes.
Stamps: Raggedy Critters Dog, Mouse, and Monkey from Bugaboo Stamps; Paper: Whisper White, Simply Chertruce, Coral, My Mind's Eye Life of the Party; Ink: N3 Neutral Gray No. 3, R81 Rose Pink, RV14 Begonia Pink, E13 Light Suntan, E15 Dark Suntan, B00 Frost Blue, E21 Baby Skin Pink, BG07 Petroleum Blue, YG23 New Leaf, R59 Cardinal; Accessories: Pop Dots, Scalloped and Regular Oval Nestabilities, Satin Ribbon

PMS Makeover Challenge - Thank You Card!

It is time for a new Paper Makeup Stamps Challenge! This one is called Thank You, we want to see your Thank You card creations!

For my card I decided to ink up Color Kids - Gift Wrapper. I thought that a card that could be a 'thank you' from a little kid for a gift they received over the holidays was what I wanted to create. Unfortunately I couldn't find any PMS Thank You sentiments (I know I have some!), so I decided to write 'Thank You!' like a little kid might, sort of skewed and uneven.

I hope that you get the chance to play along with us, you know you want to! Thank you for stopping by today, have a fabulous day!

This card was entered into the following challenges: Bows and Berries - Clean and Simple; iCopic Weekly Challenge - Thankful.

Stamps: Color Kid - Gift Wrapper from Paper Makeup Stamps; Paper: Whisper White, Certainly Celery, Red Orange, Bo Bunny Prancer DP; Ink: E00 Skin White, Y11 Pale Yellow, R20 Blush, E08 Brown, B93 Light Crockery Blue; Accessories: Pop Dots, Grosgrain Ribbon, Scalloped Edge Punch

Monday, November 7, 2011

Paper Makeup Stamps - Release Day!

Today is release day at Paper Makeup Stamps! For my release day card I am using the adorable new Snowflake, part of our newest line of stamps Color Me Kids! I simply LOVE this line of stamps, they are all so darn cute!
I had a lot of fun with this cutie, I just love how sweet she is and the matching sentiment that come with her is just prefect, "there's snow one like you". I just love this stamp and I paired her with this fun winter line of designer paper from last winter that I still love called Wintertime from Echo Park. I thought that the stripes and the dots went so well together, I also pulled the colors from the designer paper out for both the main image and the layers. I found this pretty brown ribbon and used my circle Nestabilities to die cut the main image and then my SU! slot punch for the sentiment.

Be sure to head on over to the Paper Makeup Stamps Blog and check out the rest of the peeks for today! I do hope that you have a fabulous day!

1. Paper Makeup Stamps Company Blog
2. Lisa Kind
3. Ginger Schwerin
4. Randee Elsing
5. Jenn Cochran
6. Tangii Crain
7. Michelle Van Patten
8. Andrea Vernagus
9. Lisa McKinney
10. Janette Garcia
11. Kristie Wilson
12. Katie Cotton
13. Anita Hovey
14. Tina Hale
15. Jackie Rakoski
16. Dawn Mercedes
17. Jami Bova
18. Anne Temple
19. Britt Bass
20. Danni Bindel
21. Ivette Aviles
22. Jenn Schull
23. Michelle Shultz
24. Velta Wesson

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This card was entered into the following challenges: I Did it Creations - Winter; Christmas Inspirations - Bows.
Stamps: Snowflake from Paper Makeup Stamps; Paper: Whisper White, Going Gray, Echo Park Wintertime; Ink: E00 Skin White, BG72 Ice Ocean, BG10 Cool Shadow; Accessories: Regular and Scalloped Circe Nestbilies, Pop Dots, SU! Slot Punch, Brown Organdy Ribbon

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Paper Makeup Stamps Sneek- Color it Winter Tags!

It's that time of the month again! Yes, it is time to kick of the Previews for the Paper Makeup Stamps November Stamp release! Have you heard?! On November 7th we will be releasing all sorts of wonderful stamps, and you are going to love them all! Today I get the pleasure of sneak peeking one of our newest stamp sets, Color it Winter Tags Set! You are going to love the whole release, I know that I do!

I had a lot of fun with this set and it is perfect for making all of your Christmas tags! I was going to wrap a present and add a tag that I made using this set (yes, I have some Christmas gifts already), but I started working with this set and it took on a life of it's own. I pulled out my Candy Cane Stripe Cuttlebug Embossing folder, some ribbon, and my scalloped edge punch and when I was done I had this card that I simply love! I think the tag is just perfect for this card and I love that I was able to cut out the little holly leaves and berries and add a bit of something to the tag itself.

Be sure to head on over to the Paper Makeup Stamps Blog and check out the rest of the peeks for today! I do hope that you have a fabulous day!

This card was entered into the following challenges: Annabelle Stamps Challenge - Say It With Sentiments; Floweret - Christmas; Mami Doodles Challenge - Christmas.
Stamps: Color It Winter Tags Set from Paper Makeup Stamps; Paper: Whisper White, Cream, Real Red, Cosmo Cricket Winter Mitten; Accessories: Pop Dots, Candy Cane Stripe Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Satin Ribbon, Scalloped Edge Punch, Iridescent Smooch

Anything Goes at Bugaboo!

It is Saturday which means that it is time for another Bugaboo Challenge! This week we are challenging you to create an a card or project with the theme "Anything Goes"! That's right, what you create is all your choice!

If you participate in the challenge you have a chance to win the following prizes:
1st prize - 7 Bugaboo Digi Images of your choice (must use a Bugaboo Stamps image to be eligible)
2nd prize - 4 Bugaboo Digi Images of your choice
3rd prize - 2 Bugaboo Digi Images of your choice

Now we do have some rules for our challenges, so here they are for you to refer to:
1.) Have fun!
2.) Multiple entries are fine - but each one must be a completely different card or project.
3.) Combining challenges is completely acceptable, so long as you follow our theme.
4.) You must use a NEW card/project! Back-linking of old cards/projects is NOT acceptable.
5.) You may use any stamp from any stamp company. However, you get TWO CHANCES to win for each card/project you link using a Bugaboo Image. To get a second chance please enter your name in Mr. Linky Twice (ex. Name1 and Name 2)
6.) You MUST post a direct link to the project or card you wish to enter in this challenge. General links to your blog will not be counted. PLEASE TURN OFF WORD VERIFICATION!!!

We like to be able to comment on all of your amazing work, but Word Verification hinders this process for us. You can easily change your blog settings to monitor your comments if you are using it to avoid comment spam. Thank you for your understanding! Be sure to leave your great creations with Mr. Linky at the bottom of the post on the Catch the Bug Challenge Blog! I can not wait to see what you create for our new challenge!


For my card today I used Birthday Fishes from the new Make It Snappy line of digis from Bugaboo Stamps. I am totally in love with this line of stamps and I am thrilled that Jodie keeps making more! I paired this cute fish with this fun designer paper that reminds me of scales from the Bo Bunny line called Barefoot and Bliss. I think that this design works perfectly for this image I also used some fun orange rhinestones too to finish off the look.

I hope you enjoyed my creation for today, I can't wait to see what you create for this weeks challenge! Have a fabulous weekend all!

This card was entered into the Stamps: Best Fishes from Bugaboo Stamps; Paper: Whisper White, Only Orange, Ocean Blue, Bo Bunny Barefoot Bliss; Ink: Y15 Cadmium Yellow, R27 Cadmium Red, BG07 Petroleum Blue, FBG2 Fluorescent Dull B.G., Y38 Honey; Accessories: Pop Dots, Self Adhesive Rhinestones

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Inky Impressions Stamps: Snow Much Fun Blog Hop - Day 2!

Welcome to the Inky Impressions November Blog Hop! Today is Day 2 of our November Blog hop, are you ready for more Inky fun?! I know I simply LOVE this new release, each image is cuter then the next and today's little sweetie is even better then yesterday's creation! Today I get to share with you an ABC or Anything But a Card using Marisa's Sleigh Ride!For my creation today I am sharing an altered picture frame I made using one of our new Digi's, Marisa's Sleigh Ride! This little girl is just so precious and so well put together! I don't know about you, but when I go sleigh riding I do not look so stunning, I can tell you that much. Have you checked out the release yet? If not, what in the world are you waiting for?! This release is Snow Much Fun!Here is the hop order for today so you don't miss one bit of fun, and remember we will be giving away a $25 gift certificate to one lucky person who comments on every DT post for both days!


I am thrilled that you were able to join us for today's Blog Hop, now head on over to Carrie's Blog where she will share more Inky goodness! Be sure to come to visit every blog for your chance to win! Have a great day and enjoy the rest of the hop!

This frame was entered into the Papertake Weekly Challenge - Anything Goes and By The Cute and Girly - Christmas Girls!
Stamps: Marisa's Sleigh Ride from Inky Impressions; Paper: Whisper White, Doodlebug Santa's Work Shop; Ink: E00 Skin White, C1 Cool Gray No. 1, C3 Cool Gray No. 3, E13 Light Suntan, E15 Dark Suntan, R29 Lipstick Red, G17 Forest Green, YR31 Light Reddish Yellow, RV02 Sugared Almond Pink, YG09 Lettuce Green; Accessories: Sticky Strip, Glue Dots

Photo Inspiration at Inky Impressions!

Good morning all! Today I get to share with you the card I created for the new Inky Impressions Challenge! This week is our challenge at the Inky Impressions Challenge Blog is to create a card using the below image as inspiration. I pulled the colors from this image and got to work.
Today the Inky Impressions Design Team will be sharing our creations for the current Inky Impressions Challenge! For my card today I decided to ink up Lili's First Day of School, isn't she just the sweetest! When I think fall I constantly think 'back to school' so I thought that a card that uses the colors from the inspirational image and the theme would work. I used some of this yummy gingham orange ribbon that I found in my stash (where has this been?!) and of course some shine too! I also used these fun Wonky Rectangles from Nestabilities for my main image.

I hope you like my take on the current Inky Impressions Challenge, be sure to join in on all the fun over at the Inky Impressions Challenge Blog and see what the rest of the Inklettes have created, they are sure to impress! I can’t wait to see what you create! Have a wonderful day all!

This card was entered into the following challenges: Ribbon Carousel Challenge - Anything Goes; Papertake Weekly Challenge - Anything Goes + a bit of bling.

Stamps: Lili's First Day of School from Inky Impressions; Paper: Whisper White, Only Orange, Lemon Tart, Real Red, Boy DP; Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, E00 Skin White, Y11 Pale Yellow, N1 Neutral Gray No. 1, N3 Neutral Gray No. 3, YR16 Apricot, R27 Lipstick Orange, G17 Grass Green, YR Sepia; Accessories: Wonky Rectangle Nestbilities, Pop Dots, Gingham Ribbon, Rhinestones

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

Inky Impressions Stamps: Snow Much Fun Blog Hop!

Welcome to the Inky Impressions Stamps: Snow Much Fun Blog Hop! Today we are kicking off our 2 Day Blog Hop! Yes, you read that correctly we are hopping for TWO DAYS! We are showing off our new Digis and you are going to love them!
For my creation today I am sharing a card I made using one of our new Digi's, MaMaw! Isn't this lady fun and spunky! I just love the image and how I can picture her flying down the hill skiing as well. I used this fun Wintertime designer paper from Echo Park, I thought the colors would be perfect for this image I also used some lovely satin ribbon to match.

We will be giving away a $25 gift certificate to the Inky Impressions Stamps Store to one lucky commenter who comments on every blog post for both days! How awesome is that, so get hopping!


I am thrilled that you were able to join us for today's Blog Hop, now head on over to Lora's Blog where she will share more Inky goodness! Also, be sure to come back tomorrow for Day #2 of our Blog Hopping! Have a great day and enjoy the rest of the hop!

This card was entered into the following challenges: Kaboodle Doodles Challenge - Sassy Girls; Paper Playtime Challenge - Anything Goes.
Stamps: MaMaw from Inky Impressions; Paper: Whisper White, Dark Chocolate, Ocean Tides, Echo Park Wintertime; Ink: E00 Skin White, C3 Cool Gray No. 3, Cool Gray No. 7, B0000 Pale Celestine, BG10 Cool Shadow, BG72 Ice Ocean, R11 Pale Cherry Pink, RV02 Sugared Almond Pink, G17 Forest Green, R29 Lipstick Red, B14 Light Blue; Accessories: Pop Dots, Scalloped and Regular Oval Nestibilities, Ribbon

More Make It Snappy, Bugaboo's New Release!

It's Tuesday which means that it is time for a New Release at Bugaboo Stamps! That's right today we are releasing all new images at the Bugaboo Store! Today's set is ALL "Make It Snappy"! I don't know about you but I have been loving these from Jodie!

For my card today I decided to used some of my Holly Jolly Christmas designer paper from Echo Park, I simply love this pad! The colors are so bright and fun. I layered this paper on some white cardstock and then some dark chocolate cardstock plus I pulled out this fun stitched ribbon, I just love this combination.

I hope you enjoyed my card for today, I really had a lot of fun with this one! Be sure to check out the Bugaboo Blog and see the other DTs Members creations with today's new images, you are going to love these images! Have a great day and I hope that you enjoyed today's card fun!

This card was entered into the following challenge: Paper Playtime - Anything Goes.
Stamps: Make It Snappy from Bugaboo Stamps; Paper: Whisper White; Ink: N3 Neutral Gray No. 3, YR16 Apricot, R81 Rose Pink, R29 Lipstick Red, G17 Forest Green, Y17 Golden Yellow; Accessories: Pop Dots, Stitched Ribbon
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