Dare to Be Sassy Challenge - DTBST #154!

Today is Thursday, which means that it is time for another Dare to Be Sassy Challenge! That's right and this week we are up to DTBST #154! Our challenge this week our challenge is 'Let's Celebrate', create a project for any type of celebration!

For my card today I used this super sassy image Sassy Reindeer. I had SO much fun with this card. I have been playing along with the current JC Penny 'button' giveaway where you pick up little buttons from your local store and enter a code on the back to their website for possible prizes. Since my card was going to be a Christmas card and I was using one of our super fabulous Christmas Sassy images I thought this button would be the perfect touch. I also used this darling reindeer punch that I was given as part of my Christmas gifts (an early one!) to create a border that matches the image too! If all of that wasn't enough I decided to play along with the current Color Throwdown Challenge too, #221 - Riding Hood Red, Crumb Cake, Basic Black, Gumball Green! Be sure to head on over to the Sassy Studios Blog and play along, you would win some SSD images!

Thank you for stopping by to see what I created for today, have a wonderful day!

This card was entererd into the following challenges: Christmas at Sweet Stampin Challenge Blog - Anything Goes, Fresh Brewed Designs - Christmas, Color Throwdown - #221.
Stamps: Sassy Reindeer from Sassy Studio Designs; Paper: Whisper White, Real Red, Dark Chocolate, Doodlebug North Pole DP; Ink: E00 Skin White, E18 Leather, R29 Lipstick Red, YG09; Accessories: Pop Dots, JC Penny Button, Fiskars Reindeer Punch

Fun 'n Flair Present Inspiration!

Good morning! Today I get the chance to share with you a bit of inspiration I created featuring some of the fabulous stamps from Fun 'n Flair! If you haven't seen these stamps yet you are going to fall in love with Selina's amazing illustrations!

I have been having a blast with these stamps, they are a clear polymer and they give such a great impression when you stamp. For my creations today I decided to use this adorable present from the Miss Shayla at Christmas Time stamp set to create a fun Christmas card, that could easily be used for a Birthday card too! I used this fun star paper from Echo Park's Christmas line they released last year, the colors are just so much fun!

Thank you for stopping by today to see my creation. I do hope you enjoyed what you saw and that you will stop by again soon! Have a fabulous day!

This card was entered into the following challenges: Creative Card Crew - Star, Celebrate the Occasion - Christmas (No Red or Green).
Stamps: Miss Shalya at Christmas Time from Fun 'n Flair Stamps; Paper: Whisper White, Light Pink, Echo Park DP; Ink: RV83 Rose Mist, BG; Accessories: Pop Dots, Circle Nestabilities, Lace Trim

Gift Giving at Bugaboo Stamps!

Today is day two for the Gift Giving Tutorials at Bugaboo Stamps! Each Day for 12 Days we are sharing great gift giving ideas that you can create and give to. I am sharing with you today a Birthday Organizer!

Supplies:
7 1/4" x 10 1/2" Designer Paper
Colored Image and Border for Cover
Pop Dots
Sticky Strip
2 pieces of 5 1/2" x 4" Designer Paper for inside
white paper inserts
12 Matching Colored Tabs

 Take the designer paper pieces for the inside of the DVD tin and score at 1/4", 1/2", 5" and 5 1/4" from left to right on both pieces and from the bottom side 1/4" in and 1/2".

Bend the pockets on the score line to create a back less box and cute the overlapping edges along the bottom so you have two little tabs that are 1/4" x 1/4".

Add score tape along the edges of the pockets and attach to the bottom on each side inside the DVD tin.

Add the coordinating color tabs to each paper insert, staggering along a group of six.

 Add the inserts, 6 to each pocket. Add the designer paper to the exterior insert and attach the image to the front with pop dots. I decided to use the adorable Birthday Image, Bugaboo Brat Girl Balloon Sitter!

You now have a completed Birthday Organizer! I do hope you enjoyed my creation for today's Gift Giving goodies at Bugaboo Stamps!

This project was entered into the following challenges: Crafty Bloggers Network- Anything Goes, Crafty Boots Challenges - Anything Goes, Totally Stampalicious - Anything But A Card.
Stamps: Bugaboo Brat Girl Balloon Sitter from Bugaboo Stamps; Paper: Whisper White, Lemon Tart, Light Teal, Echo Park DP; Ink: E00 Skin White, E18 Copper; Accessories: Pop Dots, Sticky Strip, Scor-Pal, SU! Tab Punch, DVD Tin

Paper Pretties Monday Challenge - PPMC68!

Welcome to our sixty eighth Paper Pretties Monday Challenges! That's right! Each week we will be releasing new images PLUS hosting a challenge so that you can play right along with us too! This week our challenge is to use the theme of "Use Ribbon"!

One random lucky participant this week will win "3 Paper Pretties Digis of your choice". You do not need to use Paper Pretties stamps in order to play along, but if you do, you will get a bonus entry into the drawing! Please be sure to mention our challenge and link back to the Paper Pretties blog in your project posting. When uploading to SCS or PCP please use keyword PPMC68.

Now it is time to share with all of you our newest Digi Whatnot images, and you are going to love them! Today we are featuring two brand new images and a re-released set! I decided to use this adorable new image called Jules, he is wearing stripes and dots but I think that using more dots all around him is perfect! So I pulled out this darling ribbon and this fun dotted paper and got to creating.

Thank you for stopping by today, I do hope you enjoyed my creation! Have a fabulous day!

Bugaboo Stamps Saturday Challenge - Anything Goes!

It is Saturday which means that it is time for another Bugaboo Challenge! This week we are hosting a Anything Goes Challenge, always fun!

For my card today I created my card using this adorable image, Candy Cane Bear. I used these darling patterned papers from My Mind's Eye and paired with with these great red and green colors. I also bumped up the main image and the background layer too. I added this great crochet trim and some self adhesive pearls, I think it really finishes it off.

I hope you enjoyed my card for today, be sure to check out the Bugaboo Stamps Catch the Bug Blog for the rest of the DT's creations. Have a great day!

This card was entered in the following challenges: ATCs With Attitude - Anything Goes, Chocolate Coffee & Cards - Clean and Simple, Dilly Beans Challenge - Layers and Pop Dots.
Stamps: Candy Cane Bear from Bugaboo Stamps; Paper: Whisper White, Real Red, Gable Green, MME DP; Ink: E15 Dark Suntan, RV29 Crimson, R83 Rose Mist, E53 Raw Silk; Accessories: Pop Dots, Self Adhesive Pearls, Crochet Trim

Crafty Sentiments Designs - November Mini Release Day 3!

Welcome to Day 3 of the Crafty Sentiments Designs November Mini Release! Today I am sharing with you a Birthday creation featuring one of the newest images, Party Horn!

I just had to take part in this release, you are going to love these three images! Be sure to stop by the Crafty Sentiments Designs Inspirational Blog to see all of the fabulous Design Team creations! I simply love each and every image and I know you will too!

For today I am sharing with you my creation using the darling new stamp Party Horn! The team broke up into two groups and I was given the 'Birthday' team! I created this fun masculine card that would be perfect for any teen, this image just makes me smile. It reminds me so much of a boy partying on his big day!

Thank you so much for stopping by today, I do hope you enjoyed what I created for today's release. Be sure to head on over to the Crafty Sentiments Designs Inspirational Blog and see what the rest of the Design Team has whipped up, I know it will all be stunning! Have a great day!

This card was entered into the following challenges: Forever Friends Challenge - Anything Goes, Moving Along With The Times - Use 3 elements beginning with same letter (stars, satin ribbon, scallops, squares)
Stamps: Party Horn from Crafty Sentiments Designs; Paper: Whisper White, Lemon Tart, Baby Blue, DT; Ink: E00 Skin White, Y17 Golden Yellow, E18 Copped, G49 Grayish Olive, Y23 Yellowish Beige, B21 Baby Blue; Accessories: Pop Dots, Scalloped and Regular Rectangle Nestabilities, Ribbon

Fun 'n Flair Designer Challenge - Scrapbook Page!

Good morning all! Today I have the pleasure of sharing with everyone my newest Designers Challenge for Fun 'n Flair Stamps! Selina challenged the girl's to create a Scrapbook Page!

I actually started out using stamps for scrapbooking and somewhere along the way I basically gave it up for card making, but everyone once in a while it is nice to go back to it and that was how I felt for this challenge. It has been ages since I made a scrapbook layout and I couldn't wait to get started! I decided to use two fabulous Fun 'n Flair Stamps sets Snow Many Wishes and Penguin Christmas.

Thank you for stopping by today to see my creation. I do hope you enjoyed what you saw and that you will stop by again soon! Have a fabulous day!

This scrapbook page was entered into the following challenges: Cute Card Thursday - Snowflakes, Dutch Dare Card Challenges - Winter Wonderland, Pixie Dust Studio Pixie Challenge - Winter Holiday Creations
Stamps: Snow Many Wishes and Penguin Christmas from Fun and Flair Stamps; Paper: Vanilla, Real Red, October Afternoon DP; Ink: N1 Neutral Gray No. 1, N2 Neutral Gray No. 2, G43 Pistachio, YR04 Chrome Orange, R24 Prawn, R29 Lipstick Red, YG61 Pale Moss, Y35 Maize; Accessories: TE Snowflake Dies, MFT Die-Namics Icicle Border Die, Ribbon

Fab 'n' Funky Challenge - Birthday and Triple Treats!

It is Wednesday, which means that it is time for another challenge at the Fab 'n' Funky Challenge
Blog! This week we are continuing to celebrate the Fab 'n' Funky Third Birthday! Which means the entire team is creating samples for the challenge, "Triple Treats".

Now, today kicks off the second week of celebration at the Fab 'n' Funky Challenge Blog! We have FIVE different fabulous sponsors this week, they are Joanna Sheen, Cult Pens, Di's Digi Downloads, Flonzcraft, Digi Darla Designs! Since there are just so many amazing samples to share this week the Design Team will be sharing samples today and Saturday this week, so you will want to keep checking out the Fab 'n' Funky Challenge Blog to see more!

I had the hardest time picking what to work with today, but I finally decided on using the super sweet image Ashley with Rose from Digi Darla Designs! I had so much fun working with this fabulous image, she is super sweet and so much fun to work with. I decided to use three darling mulberry paper flowers as my three items, I think it really finishes this off nicely.


Be sure to stop by the Fab 'n' Funky Challenge Blog and join in on the fun there as well! I can’t wait to see what you create! Have a wonderful day all!
Stamps: Ashley with Rose from Digi Darla Designs; Paper: Whisper White, Raspberry Fizz; Ink: E00 Skin White, Y11 Pale Yellow, RV55 Hollyhock; Accessories: Pop Dots, Scalloped Oval Nestabilities, Glue Dots, Ribbon, Mulberry Roses

Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge - Red, White & Green!

Today kicks off a brand new challenge at the Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge! This week Team "A" is sharing with you our creations for the challenge, "Red, White & Green"!

I had so much fun with this week's challenge! I decided to feature the adorable digital image called Christmas Penguin, isn't he just too cute! For my red, green and white I used this great paper from Doodlebug Designs called North Pole and used a dark green card base and white paper to make the main image really become the cards focus. I also tied this all together with some lovely red satin ribbon and some darling goosebumps.

I do hope you enjoyed my creation for today, be sure to head on over to the Crafty Sentiments Designs Blog and check out the rest of the fabulous DT samples and of course to enter in on the fun! Have a fabulous day and thank you for stopping by!

This card was entered in the following challenges: ABC Challenges - Anything Goes, Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Winter, Crafty Boots Challenge - Anything Goes, Crafty Bloggers Network - Anything Goes Christmas.
Stamps: Christmas Penguin from Crafty Sentiments; Paper: Whisper White, Evergreen, Real Red, Doodlebug Designs North Pole DP; Ink: N3 Neutral Gray No. 3, B41 Powder Blue, Y38 Honey, R29 Lipstick Red, YG17 Grass Green; Accessories: Pop Dots, Scalloped and Regular Circle Nestabilities, Satin Ribbon, Goosebumps from Queen and Co

Fun 'n Flair Inspiration!

Good morning! Today I get the chance to share with you a bit of inspiration I created featuring some of the fabulous stamps from Fun 'n Flair! If you haven't seen these stamps yet you are going to fall in love with Selina's amazing illustrations. We recently released two fabulous new winter themed stamp sets that you need in your collection!

I have been having a blast with these stamps, they are a clear polymer and they give such a great impression when you stamp. I know that some clear stamps are a bit challenging to work with, but these are truly a delight to stamp with, lots of crisp clean lines! I used the adorable mouse image from the stamp set Miss Shayla at Christmas Time, this little guy makes me smile! I thought a trio of mice would be perfect for this holiday card. I colored each in a different shade, but kept the two flanking cups the same.

Thank you for stopping by today to see my creation. I do hope you enjoyed what you saw and that you will stop by again soon! Have a fabulous day!

This card was entered in the following challenges: Eureka Stamp - Let the Holiday Fun Begin, ABC Challenges - Anything Goes, Crafty Bloggers Network - Christmas Anything Goes.

Stamps: Miss Shayla at Christmas Time from Fun 'n Flair Stamps; Paper: Whisper White, Gable Green, Light Blue, MME Christmas DP; Ink: N1 Neutral Gray No. 1, C1 Cool Gray No. 1, R20 Blush, Y17 Golden Yellow, YG17 Grass Green, R27 Cadmium Red, E13 Light Suntan, RV02 Sugared Almond Pink; Accessories: Pop Dots, Ribbon

Paper Pretties Monday Challenge - PPMC76!

Welcome to our sixty seventh Paper Pretties Monday Challenges! That's right! Each week we will be releasing new images PLUS hosting a challenge so that you can play right along with us too! This week our challenge is to use the theme of "Anything Goes"!

One random lucky participant this week will win "3 Paper Pretties Digis of your choice". You do not need to use Paper Pretties stamps in order to play along, but if you do, you will get a bonus entry into the drawing! Please be sure to mention our challenge and link back to the Paper Pretties blog in your project posting. When uploading to SCS or PCP please use keyword PPMC67.

Now it is time to share with all of you our newest Digi Whatnot images, and you are going to love them! Today we are featuring this adorable re-released image Betty! I paired her with some shades of pink and purple which I think suit her perfectly, I think she is super girlie and fun!

Thank you for stopping by today, I do hope you enjoyed my creation! Have a fabulous day!
Stamps: Betty from Paper Pretties; Paper: Whisper White, Bella Blvd DP, Melon Mambo; Ink: E18 Copper, E34 Oriental, E39 Leather, RV55 Hollyhock, RV66 Raspberry, E13 Light Suntan, R81 Rose Pink, E31 Brick Beige, R29 Lipstick Red; Accessories: Pop Dots, Scalloped and Regular Circle Nestabilities, Self Adhesive Pearls, Satin Ribbon

Sassy Studio Designs is Sponsoring Glitter n Sparkle!

It is time for me to share with you another creation featuring our fabulous Sassy Studio Designs images and following our newest sponsorship! We are currently sponsoring Glitter n Sparkle whose challenge this week is 'Ribbon and Lace'.

For my card today I used this super sassy image, Santa Pin-Up. This super sassy lady was released earlier this month, she is just fabulous for the holidays. I used this great designer paper from Doodlebug Designs called North Pole and I added this great lace trim and gingham ribbon. I had so much fun with this challenge! Be sure to head on over to the Glitter n Sparkle Challenge Blog and play along, you could win some SSD images!

Thank you for stopping by to see what I created for today, have a wonderful day!
Stamps: Santa Pin-Up from Sassy Studio Designs; Paper: Whisper White, Real Red, Doodlebug North Pole DP; Ink: E00 Skin White, C3 Cool Gray No. 3, E13 Light Suntan, Y17 Golden Yellow, E42 Sand White, E15 Dark Suntan, R27 Cadmium Red, YG23 New Leaf; Accessories: Pop Dots, Lace Trim, Gingham Ribbon, Glue Dot, Flat Back Pearls

Fab 'n' Funky Challenge AND Bugaboo's Saturday Challenge!

It is Saturday, which means that it is time for another challenge at the Catch the Bug Blog for Bugaboo Stamps! This week Bugaboo Stamps is one of the fabulous companies sponsoring the Fab 'n' Funky Birthday Celebration with this week's challenge: "Happy Birthday AND Triple Treats" (use three of something).

Today I decided to combine the Fab 'n' Funky Challenge and the new Bugaboo Stamps Color Challenge so you get a taste of both worlds! I used the adorable image from Bugaboo called Turtle Trio Birthday, and not only do my colors work for the one challenge, but there are 3 turtle in this image which works for the 'Triple Treats' too!

Be sure to stop by the Fab 'n' Funky Challenge Blog and join in on the fun there as well! I can’t wait to see what you create! Have a wonderful day all!

This card was entered into the following challenges: ATCs With Attitude - Anything Goes, Crafty Ann's Challenge - Birds and/or Animals, Emergency Crafters Challenge - Anything Goes,
Stamps: Turtle Trio Birthday from Bugaboo Stamps; Paper: Whisper White, Only Orange, Dark Chocolate; Accessories: Pop Dots, Flat Back Pearls, Quickie Glue Pen, Ribbon

Drunken Stampers Challenge -

Good morning stampers! Today we kick off a new challenge Drunken Stampers! This weeks challenge is "Distressed/Shabby Chic"!

For my card I used this adorable stamp from Riley and Company, The Moosehatter! I paired him with this fun paper I picked up at a recent crop (it was on a 'for sale table' so I have no idea what company it came from) and these darling roses. I was trying to go for the 'Shabby Chic' feel, and I do hope I got there. This is not an easy task for me, but I did have a lot of fun with this card!

Thank you for stopping by today, I do hope you enjoyed my creation! Have a fabulous day!
Stamps: The Moosehatter from Riley and Company; Paper: Whisper White, Real Red, Lemon Tart, DP; Ink: N1 Neutral Gray No. 1, N3 Neutral Gray No. 3, YR16 Apricot, R27 Lipstick Red, E15 Dark Suntan, E19 Leather; Accessories: Pop Dots, Gingham Ribbon, Glue Dots, Mulberry Paper Flowers

Fun 'n Flair Designer Challenge - ABC!

Good morning all! Today I have the pleasure of sharing with everyone my newest Designers Challenge for Fun 'n Flair Stamps! Selina challenged the girl's to create an ABC (Anything But a Card) using the colors Red, Green and Gold!

I wasn't sure what to make at first, but then I decided that since the holidays were coming up a fun gift package featuring the Fun 'n Flair Stamps stamp set Miss Shayla at Christmas Time. This set comes with some many amazing images, and today I decided to ink up this cute little kitty for his own little Christmas packaging. The project is called Box in a bag and I haven't made one in ages, but they are always a lot of fun!

Thank you for stopping by today to see my creation. I do hope you enjoyed what you saw and that you will stop by again soon! Have a fabulous day!
Stamps: Miss Shayla at Christmas Time from Fun 'n Flair Stamps; Paper: Whisper White, American Crafts Gold, Real Red, Doodlebug North Pole DP; Ink: N3 Neutral Gray No. 3, R85 Rose Red, R81 Rose Pink, G17 Forest Green; Accessories: Sticky Strip, 1/4" Hole Punch, Ribbon, Scalloped and Regular Circle Nestabilties

Sassy Studio Designs is Sponsoring Charisma Cardz!

It is time for me to share with you another creation featuring our fabulous Sassy Studio Designs images and following our newest sponsorship! We are currently sponsoring Charisma Cardz Challenge whose challenge this week is to follow the below color combination.

For my card today I used one of our newest Sassy Studio Designs images, in fact she was released just this past weekend. That's right I decided to use the fabulous new Snowman Pin-Up. I paired her with a light and dark teal color and light and dark shades of pink, I had so much fun with this card and accenting it too! Be sure to head on over to the Charisma Cardz Challenge Blog and play along, you could win some SSD images!

Thank you for stopping by to see what I created for today, have a wonderful day!
Stamps: Snowman Pin-Up from Sassy Studio Designs; Paper: Whisper White, My Mind's Eye Happy Go Lucky DP, Jillibean Soup Winter Tortellini and Spinach DP, Rich Razzelberry, Taken with Teal; Ink:E00 Skin White, Y11 Pale Yellow, R29 Garnet, R55 Hollyhock, BG53 Ice Mint, BG49 Duck Blue; accessories: Pop Dots, Ribbon, Goosebumps from Queen and Co

Fun 'n Flair Inspirational Post!

 Good morning! Today I get the chance to share with you a bit of inspiration I created featuring some of the fabulous stamps from Fun 'n Flair! If you haven't seen these stamps yet you are going to fall in love with Selina's amazing illustrations. We recently released two fabulous new winter themed stamp sets and today I thought I would share with you a creation of mine featuring Snow Many Wishes!

I have been having a blast with these stamps, they are a clear polymer and they give such a great impression when you stamp. I know that some clear stamps are a bit challenging to work with, but these are truly a delight to stamp with, lots of crisp clean lines! I used the adorable designer paper from Echo Park called Winter Wishes and I created a frame layering. Instead of building the framing up, I cut into the designer paper and accent layer and placed the main image on the card base itself.

Thank you for stopping by today to see my creation. I do hope you enjoyed what you saw and that you will stop by again soon! Have a fabulous day!

This card was entered into the following challenges: Challenges 4 Everybody - Anything Goes, Dream Valley Challenges - Anything Goes, Joanna Sheen Challenge - Cold and Frosty.
Stamps: Snow Many Wishes from Fun 'n Flair Stamps; Paper: Whisper White, Blueberry Tart, Light Blue, Echo Park Winter Wishes DP; Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, G17 Forest Green, B06 Peacock Blue, R35 Coral, B52 Soft Greenish Blue, W3 Warm Gray No. 3, BG0000 Snow Green, YR16 Apricot; Accessories: Pop Dots, Queen and Co. Glitter Bumps, Scalloped and Regular Rectangle Nestabilities

Saturday Challenge at Bugaboo Stamps!

It is Saturday which means that it is time for another Bugaboo Challenge! This week we are hosting a Bingo challenge which means we challenge you to create something following one of the lines in the below Bingo board!

For my card today I created my card based on the line of the far left that reads - "Flower", "Emboss", and "Die Cut"! I decided on the fabulous image Flower Name - Lilies, I just love these flowers that Jodie did, they are all so pretty. It's sort of hard to see, but the background paper is embossed with the Cuttlebug Script Embossing Folder, it looks pretty neat in person, but it doesn't photograph as I would like it to.

I hope you enjoyed my card for today, be sure to check out the Bugaboo Stamps Catch the Bug Blog for the rest of the DT's creations. Have a great day!

This card was entered into the following challenges: Card Crafters Circle - Textures, Clearly i Stamp Challenge - Clean and Simple, Craft Punked - Anything Goes.
Stamps: Flower Name - Lilies from Bugaboo Stamps; Paper: Whisper White, Autumn Rose, Dark Chocolate, MME Indie Chic DP; Ink: Y13, G09, R85, R81; Accessories: Script Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Pop Dots, MFT Die-namics Doily

Sassy Studio Designs November Release!

Today is the first day of two days for the Sassy Studio Designs November Release! This month we are doing things a bit differently, there isn't a Blog Hop, but the team will be sharing creations on both Saturday and Sunday this weekend. We are releasing 5 fabulous images that you are simply going to love!

The challenge this month is Vintage or Shabby Chic, talk about eek! I am not someone who typically works in Vintage or Shabby Chic, but I pushed and had a lot of fun with this. I tried to distress the background paper and I think it really works well for this. My card today features our fabulous new image The Greatest Gift, this is such a pretty image and it really shines by itself so I went with a simple layout. I thought she would look lovely in soft green tones and then I added some vintage seam binding and scalloped edges to soften the overall feel to the card as well.

Be sure to hop on over to the Sassy Studio Designs Blog and check out all the fabulous Design Team creations! Thank you for stopping by today, I do hope you enjoyed what you saw!
Stamps: The Greatest Gift from Sassy Studio Designs; Paper: Whisper White, Kraft, Authentique Peaceful DP; Ink: E00 Skin White, E15 Dark Suntan, E19 Leather, YG09; Accessories: Pop Dots, Vintage Seam Binding, Scalloped Edge Punch

Fun 'n Flair Stamp Release Blog Hop!

Hello Everyone and Welcome to Fun 'n' Flair's Stamp Release Blog Hop! We have some fantastic inspirational projects to show you using the brand new stamp sets, "Penguin Christmas" and "Snow Many Wishes"

No hop is complete without some awesome prizes, and this time we are giving away 2 prizes!

1st prize - "Penguin Christmas"

2nd prize - "Snow Many Wishes"

All you have to do is comment on each designers blog and be a follower of Fun 'n' Flair's Blog, how simple is that! So what are you waiting for! Be sure to become a follower and comment along the hop, you could win some amazing stamps!

For my card today I decided to feature the "Penguin Christmas" stamp set. I had the hardest time picking which stamp set to ink up first, but I just couldn't resist this penguin. Did you know that I collect penguin stamps? Well you do now! I swear they are my weakness...okay all cute stamps are my weakness, but penguins are even more so. This cutie is a fabulous size to work with and so easy to color. I used shades of teals for this hat, scarf, and this ornament he's holding. I created a square 5.5" x 5.5" card which allows me to really showcase this fabulous stamp! I used this great winter paper from Echo Park called Winter Park and I just love how this turned out! I also wanted to add some texture so I pulled out my snowflake border die from TE and added the snowflakes to the background of the card. I felt it still needed something to pull it all together so I added this fabulous tinsel ribbon, which reminds me so much of a light dusting of snow.

Here is the Blog Hop Line Up so you don't get lost along the way!

Jackie Rakoski
Melissa Oeters
Debbie Ebat
Kim Sherrod
Fun 'n Flair Blog

We would love it if you could spread the word about Fun 'n' Flairs Stamps on your blogs and Facebook pages. Your next stop on the hop is Melissa Oeters' Blog, I know she will have something amazing to share with you! Enjoy the rest of the hop and thank you so much for joining us today!

This card was entered into the following challenges: Charisma Cardz - Keep Your Cool, My Heart Pieces - Anything Cute, 4 Crafty Chicks - Winter Wonderland.
Stamps: Penguin Christmas from Fun 'n Flair Stamps;  Paper: Whisper White, Light Blue, Echo Park Winter Park DP; Ink: BG10 Cool Shadow, BG45 Nile Blue, B06 Peacock Blue, Y38 Honey; Accessories: Pop Dots, Tinsel Ribbon, Snowflake Border Die

Fab 'n' Funky Challenge - Bears!

It is Wednesday, which means that it is time for another challenge at the Fab 'n' Funky Challenge Blog! This week Wendy is hosting the challenge for the Fab 'n' Funky Team and she decided on the challenge, "Bears"! That's right we are using a near or teddy bear as our main image for this week's challenge!

For my card I decided to use this super cute image from our sponsor Doodle Pantry called Beary Cute
This little guy was just too good to pass up and I paired him with the My Mind's Eye designer paper called Gnome Sweet Gnome, everything about this card just makes me smile.

Be sure to stop by the Fab 'n' Funky Challenge Blog and join in on the fun there as well! I can’t wait to see what you create! Have a wonderful day all
Stamps: Beary Cute from Doodle Pantry; Paper: Whisper White, Kraft, Light Blue, My Mind's Eye Gnome Sweet Gnome; Ink: ; Accessories: Pop Dots, Nestabilities Labels 26, Self Adhesive Rhinestones, Ribbon

Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge - Christmas!

Today kicks off a brand new challenge at the Crafty Sentiments Designs Challenge! This week I am hosting this weeks challenge that Team "A" is sharing samples for! The challenge this week is, "Christmas"!

I had so much fun with this week's challenge! I decided to feature the adorable rubber stamp, Christmas Helper, isn't she super fun and makes me smile too. I used all reds and greens for this fun card, I used lots of rhinestones and ribbon!

I do hope you enjoyed my creation for today, be sure to head on over to the Crafty Sentiments Designs Blog and check out the rest of the fabulous DT samples and of course to enter in on the fun! Have a fabulous day and thank you for stopping by!

This card was entered into the following challenges: Crafty Bloggers Network - Christmas Anything Goes, Crafty Card Makers - More than One Punch or Diecut, Forever Friends Challenge - Use Ribbon and/or Twine, Stamps & Fun = Creativity - Anything Goes.

Paper Pretties Monday Challenge - PPMC65!

Welcome to our sixty fifth  Paper Pretties Monday Challenges! That's right! Each week we will be releasing new images PLUS hosting a challenge so that you can play right along with us too! This week our challenge is to use the theme of "Make a Thank You Card"!

One random lucky participant this week will win "3 Paper Pretties Digis of your choice". You do not need to use Paper Pretties stamps in order to play along, but if you do, you will get a bonus entry into the drawing! Please be sure to mention our challenge and link back to the Paper Pretties blog in your project posting. When uploading to SCS or PCP please use keyword PPMC65.

Now it is time to share with all of you our newest Digi Whatnot images, and you are going to love them! Today we are featuring one re-released image and a new image from our illustrator Fawn! I used the new image from Fawn this week for my thank you card, he is just so soft and fluffy!

Thank you for stopping by today, I do hope you enjoyed my creation! Have a fabulous day!

Sassy Studio Designs is Sponsoring 3 Challenges Today!

It is time for me to share with you another creation featuring our fabulous Sassy Studio Designs images and following our newest sponsorship! We are currently Sponsoring 4 fabulous challenges today, so I combined all four challenges for one SUPER card! Today the challenges we are sponsoring are: Love to Create Challenge - Fancy Edges, Tammy's Scrapin Corner - Anything Goes, and Lady Anne's Challenge - Anything Goes.

For my card today I used this super sassy image, Carrie Sassy. I had so much fun not only with this amazing image, but also with this fun doily I used for my 'fancy edges' for today's challenge. I also love working with these two colors, they are both so rich a pretty which I thought would be perfect to pair with this image. Be sure to head on over to all of the fabulous challenges we are sponsoring today and play along, you could win some SSD images!

Thank you for stopping by to see what I created for today, have a wonderful day!

Fun 'n Flair Stamps DT Assignment!

Good morning all! Today I have the pleasure of sharing with everyone my newest DT assignment for Fun 'n Flair Stamps! Selina challenged the girl's to create advent calendars, so I did just that. I ended up creating 25 separate tags featuring our fabulous Miss Shayla at Christmas Time Stamp set.

 I used one set of colors and designer papers on all 25 tags to give them all the same sort of feel. I also added the numbers to each tag in the same way, which is through a scalloped circle and regular circle layering. I had a lot of fun with this! Once the tags were completed I used clothes pins to attach them all up on some twine that I had strung up above a fireplace.

 

  

 

I used almost all of the stamps in the stamp set Miss Shayla at Christmas Time and I really had a blast with this. In fact some of the smaller stamps and one of the sentiments is all I think I missed, it was a challenge in itself to add so many images, but I had so much fun with this and I love the way this turned out. I do hope that you enjoy it, now we are ready for the Christmas countdown!

Thank you so much for stopping by, I do hope that you enjoyed what you saw today. Have a great day!

This project was entered into the following challenges: Kraftyhands Challenge - November Christmas Challenge, One Stop Craft Challenge - Anything Goes, Sweet Stampin' Challenge - Anything Goes.

Crafty Sentiments Designs November Release Preview Day 3!

Welcome to Day 3 of the Crafty Sentiments Designs November Release Preview Days! Our November Release will be available on the 10th, which is Saturday (tomorrow!), but we are reeving up to the release with 3 fabulous days of previews! Today we are previewing two adorable images, Christmas Dress and Vinca - Christmas Gift!

I just had to take part in all 3 preview days, so be sure to check out my blog for the next three days to see how amazing these images are PLUS be sure to stop by the Crafty Sentiments Designs Inspirational Blog to see all of the fabulous Design Team creations! I simply love each and every image and I know you will too!

For today I am sharing creations using both previewed stamps to, Christmas Dress and Vinca - Christmas Gift! First let me share all about this darling stamp Christmas Dress, she makes me smile so! I used these darling papers from Kaiser Craft, I simply love these colors as a Christmas card, they aren't the usual tone but I think they work so well with this image. This little girl is just so darling all dressed up for the holidays and I simply love her little shall and matching hat and boots.

For my second creation I am featuring Vinca - Christmas Gift. I went with the typical Christmas colors and layers for this stamp and I think she looks stunning. I used this super cute paper from Doodlebug Designs designer paper called North Pole and created lots of layers to make her pop off of this card. I finished it off with some little rhinestones around the scalloped circle layer and along the side of the card. Plus I finished it off with a bow to match the Christmas Gift.

Thank you so much for stopping by today, I do hope you enjoyed what I created for today's preview. Be sure to head on over to the Crafty Sentiments Designs Inspirational Blog and see what the rest of the Design Team has whipped up, I know it will all be stunning! Plus be sure to stop by tomorrow for more previews! Have a great day!

These projects were entered into the following challenges: Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge - Anything Goes, Christmas Stampin All Year Long - Anything Goes, Crafty Catz - Anything Goes

Drunken Stampers - 50 Shades of Grey!

Good morning stampers! Today we kick off a new challenge Drunken Stampers! This weeks challenge is "50 Shades of Grey - Use Black and White"!

For my card I used this adorable stamp from Riley and Co called Fortune Teller Riley! For the image I only used shades of Grey on Riley, to make a truly black and white card then  I paired him with these pieces of grey patterned paper from my stash. To finish my card off I added these giant flat back pearls along the left side and this fun vintage seam binding ribbon

Thank you for stopping by today, I do hope you enjoyed my creation! Have a fabulous day!