Elegant Christmas

Hello! I have another Christmas card to share with you today, I LOVE how this one turned out!! I cut out my poinsettia and added some greens and popped it up with foam tape. I added pearls to the center and added some sparkle with my Sakura Stardust clear glitter pen. I never seem to be able to get the sparkle to show in my pictures though. I placed it on top of a strip of metallic silver CS that was covered with Lace and ribbon. I added more silver pearls to the centers of the diamonds on my CB'd background. Guess that about covers it, thanks for stopping by and have a Wonderful New Year!!

~ Challenges ~

Paper Sundaes ~ Cut it out

Flourishes Timeless Tue ~ Pearls

Charisma Cardz ~ Pearls & Lace

Stamp TV Top 10 year end Challenges ~ Adding Glitter with Stardust Pens

Daily Dare 12 days of Christmas Day 2 ~ Christmas card with Purple, bonus if you use Purple, Olive & Grey

~ Supply List ~

Stamps ~ Gina K A Year of Flowers, MSE sentiment

Paper ~ Elegant Eggplant, Old Olive, Metallic Silver, White

Ink ~ Memento Tuxedo Black, Elegant Eggplant

Accessories ~ Sizzix CB folder, Pearls, MS Pine Branch punch, Sakura Stardust clear glitter pen, Lace, Ribbon

Silver Bells

Hello! Today I have another CAS card to share with you. It's also a sneak peak of the new Snowflake BG stamp that will be released on Sat from Sweet n Sassy Stamps! I used white ink and then embossed it with some Ranger Snowflake Embossing Tinsel embossing powder. It is very sparkly! Thanks for stopping by!

~ Challenges ~

SCS Ways to use it ~ Sterling Silver

Daily Dare's 12 days of Christmas Day 4 ~ use a Christmas Song title for your inspiration. I went with Silver Bells

Caardvarks ~ Monochromatic
Anything goes ~ The letter C (Christmas)
Belli Challenge ~ Merry Christmas

Bunny Zoe's Crafts ~ Sparkle & Shine

~ Supply List ~

Stamps ~ Sweet n Sassy Stamps, Snowflake BG

Paper ~ White, Black

Ink ~ ColorBox Frostwhite

Accessories ~ Ribbon, Ranger Snowflake Embossing Tinsel embossing powder, mini bells, silver cord

Thanks a Latte!

Hello! Today I have a quick Clean & Simple card to share with you. I used my Gina K, My Cuppa Joe set. My card was inspired by Starbucks (even though I don't like coffee, not even the smell!!). I used my paper crimper on the top half of my kraft layer and added a few pearls. My image is raised up with foam tape. Thanks for stopping by!

~ Challenges ~

SCS CAS challenge ~ Color Challenge

ABC Challenge ~ K is for Keep it Simple

For Fun Challenges ~ Anything goes

~ Supply List ~

Stamps ~ Gina K, My Cuppa Joe

Paper ~ Dark Chocolate, Kraft, White, SU DP

Ink ~ Memento Tuxedo Black, Soft Suede

Accessories ~ Paper Crimper, EK Success scalloped scallop punch, pearls, oval nesties

Friendship

Hello! This card started with the inspiration photo at Play Date Cafe. I love making black & white cards and the idea of adding just a splash of color was fun!

I embossed my sentiment and cut it out with my Label 9 nesties, it's raised up with foam tape. I used a scrap of lace to make a little bow behind my flowers and put it on top of a piece of stitched felt ribbon. I really like how this one turned out! As always thanks for stopping by and have a great week!

~ Challenges ~
Peachy Keen ~ Emboss it
Fab & Funky ~ Quick & easy does it
C.R.A.F.T. ~ Blk & Wht with a splash of color
Pals Paper Arts ~ CAS with some Lace
Play Date Cafe ~ Photo Inspiration

~ Supply List ~
Stamps ~ My Sentiments Exactly, Friendship
Paper ~ Black, White
Ink ~ Versafine Black Onyx
Accessories ~ SU Square Lattice embossing folder, felt ribbon, lace, Primas, Button, MS Doily Lace border punch, foam tape

Season's Greetings

Hello! Today's card was inspired by a card that I saw in the SCS gallery, Thanks hobbydujour for the inspiration. The poinsettia is cut out and popped up. I added some punched greens behind it and some gold pearls to the center. I really like the poinsettia paired with the plaid DP! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

~ Challenges ~

The Crafty Pad ~ Embossing (Heat or Dry)

For Fun Challenges ~ Christmas

Freshly Brewed ~ Merry Christmas

Prairie Fairy Fridays ~ Use Kraft CS

Pattie's Creations ~ Punch or Punches

Stampin' for the Weekend ~ Christmas

~ Supply List ~

Stamps ~ Gina K's A Year of Flowers & MSE sentiment

Paper ~ Pure Poppy, Black, Kraft, Basicgrey Jovial

Ink ~ Black

Accessories ~ Pearls, MS punch, SU border punch, Divine Swirl CB folder

Blue Christmas

Hello!! Can you believe it is only 9 more days till Christmas?? Where has the time went? I have most of my shopping done but haven't wrapped a thing! Hoping to bake some cookies on Saturday if it suits my Mom to come over. We like to do the old fashioned sand tarts. Takes alot of work but they are fun to decorate and taste good too!

Today's card uses the December Poinsettia digi from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps! It is also available in a stamp set. I Love seeing all the variety of colors they have the Poinsettias in now. I can't actually have a real one cause they are toxic for my fur babies plus I would probably kill it anyway!! No green thumb here, I've almost killed my Christmas Catus several times!!! ;0)

I kept my card CAS and went with Blue for a more non traditional card. I used my Sakura clear glitter pen on my flowers/leaves and finished it off with tiny silver pearls. With the glitter pen and metallic cardstock it has a nice little sparkle. Thanks for stopping by!


~ Challenges ~

Delightful Challenges ~ Embossing

Stamp Something ~ Digi Day

Critter Sketch Challenge ~ No DP

Cupcake Craft Challenge ~ Non Traditional Christmas

Incy Wincy ~ Non Traditional Christmas colors

Kaboodle Doodles ~ CAS Christmas

Lexi's Creations ~ Glitter & Pearls

~ Supply List ~

Stamps ~ Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps, December Poinsettia digi

Paper ~ Blueberry Sky, White, Metallic Silver

Ink ~ Printer

Accessories ~ Sizzix embossing folder, Pearls, Ribbon, Copics, Sakura Clear Glitter Pen, Foam Tape, Label 10 & Petite Oval Nesties

Deck the Halls....

...with boughs of Holly, Fa la la la la, la la la la. Hello! Thats one of the Songs that comes to mind when I look at this card, the other one is "Hark the Herald Angels sing"! I've had some of the adorable Lili if the Valley stamps for awhile now and finally took time to play with one of them. Isn't this just the cutest little angel??!!

I found this pretty paper at Hobby Lobby and thought it fit perfectly! I sponged Tim Holtz Distress inks around my image to give it a more vintage look. I used some old lace I've had laying around to make a bow and added a paper poinsettia with a large pearl brad in the center on top. I'm Lovin this card!

The list of challenge this card is for is below along with the supplies used. Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend!

~ Challenges ~
Speedy the Cat & Friends ~ Red & Green
Ellephantastic Challenges ~ Red & Green
Ohh La La ~ Christmas song
A Spoonful of Sugar ~ Christmas card
Tuesday Taggers ~ Deck the Halls (use Holly)
Color Dare ~ Riding Hood Red, Old Olive & Neutral
Belli Challenge ~ Christmas Embellishment
Fab 'n Funky ~ Christmas is for the children
Lili of the Valley ~ Sketch

Stampavie & more ~ Christmas

~ Supply List ~
Stamps ~ Lili of the Valley, Christmas Angels Standing
Paper ~ SU Riding Hood Red, Gina K Fresh Asparagus, Paper Studio DP
Ink ~ Memento Tuxedo Black, Tim Holtz Tattered Rose & Antique Linen
Accessories ~ Vintage Lace, Paper Poinsettia's, Pearl Brads, SU Square Lattice Embossing folder,

Botanicals

Hello! Well this is one of those cards that just didn't turn out quite has I had invisioned it. Let's just say it's not one of my alltime favorites! I do however LOVE this color combo! Keeping it short today, thanks for stopping by!

~ Challenges ~
Stamp TV Color Challenge ~ Pink, Chocolate & Ivory

Catch the Bug ~ Anything goes

The Crafty Pad ~ Anything goes

Craft your Passion ~ Anything goes

Flutterby Wednesday ~ Open (Angel, Fairy or Butterfly)

~Supply List ~

Stamps ~ Gina K Botanicals

Paper ~ Soft Suede, Pink Pirouette, Cream

Ink ~ Soft Suede, Angel Pink

Accessories ~ Recollection border punch, Ribbon, Pearls, SU Square Lattice Embossing folder, Crocheted Butterfly

An Apple for Cocoa

Hello! I meant to get this card posted yesterday but time just got away from me, seems to be happening alot here of late! Can you believe that Christmas is only about 2 1/2 weeks away??! Need to finish up the last couple of Christmas cards and get them mailed this week!

For today's card I once again used the ever so lovable Cocoa! I used the An Apple for Cocoa digi, he is also available in stamp form in the set Autumn Lovin' Cocoa. I think this will make a cute Thank-you card for a teacher. Thanks for dropping by and have a wonderful day!

~ Challenges ~

SCS CAS Challenge ~ Bows

Belli Challenge ~ R's I did Red, Ribbon & Rhinestones!
Stampin' Sisters in Christ ~ White with a splash of red

~ Supply List ~

Stamps ~ Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps, An Apple for Cocoa digi

Paper ~ Pure Poppy, Black, White

Ink ~ Printer

Accessories ~ Ribbon, Rhinestones, MS border punch, Swiss Dots CB folder

Posy Patch Creation

Hello! Well I finally took the plunge and played with my Heartfelt Creations stamps that I bought back in Oct at the stamp show in York PA! The challenge over at Joan's Garden helped get me motivated! They have a awesome prize package sponsered by Heartfelt Creations in honor of their 25th challenge!

I LOVE the cards I see made with these stamps, all the layers and dimension you can get with them. I guess I've been kinda intimidated by them, afraid I won't do them justice maybe?? Anyway after MANY hours and going WAY outside my comfort zone, I have finished my card and I'm very pleased with it!!

I took a paper doily and sponged it softly to better match my colors. I really like the look/feel it adds to the card. I used one of my vintage hat pins that I've been hoarding, I came across them the other summer at a yard sale! I added a few beads, stuck it thru my lace an added a pretty bow(that I made with my Bow-Easy, Love that thing!). The flowers are cut out and popped up at several different levels to give it lots of dimension. I added different size pearls to all the flower centers. I finished it off with 2 of my own crocheted butterflies. I added a little trail of pearls to each one.

I have decided that I will give this card to my Mom for Mother's Day! She LOVES flowers and she is the one who taught me to crochet and I think it will make her smile! She doesn't use computers so I know I can keep her from seeing this! I just need to keep it hidden here at home for when she stops by.

Well thanks for stopping by, sorry for the long post today! The list of challenges this is for and all the supplies used is listed below. Please let me know what you think of the card! I may even start working on another one now that I have the first one under my belt!! LOL :0)

~ Challenges ~
Flourishes Timeless Tue ~ Doilies
Tuesday Throwdown ~ Embellish it
Joan's Garden ~ Use Heartfelt Creations stamps
Moving Along With the Times ~ For Someone Special
Some Odd Girl ~ Make it Girlie!

~ Supply List ~
Stamps ~ Heartfelt Creations Posy Patch Garden Delights , Posy Patch Flowers
Paper ~ Blueberry Sky, Plum Pudding, Misc DP
Ink ~ Memento Tuxedo Black, Soft Sky, Pale Plum, Perfect Plum
Accessories ~ Vintage Hat Pin, Beads, Pearls, Lace, Ribbon, Paper Doily, Crocheted Butterflies, Label 3 nesties, Circle Nesties, pop dots, Copics, Bow-Easy

Cocoa's ready for Christmas!

Hello! If this card looks familiar it's very similiar to one I made a month ago. I added a few more embellishments and made this one an A2 size. I Love this Cocoa's gift set it can be used all year round. I want to make some Birthday cards and maybe even a Valentine card or two with it! Have you seen the new Crazy 4 Cocoa Challenge blog that started this week??!! You should check it out, there is a freebie this week just for playing along but you do need to use a Cocoa image. Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!!

~ Challenges ~

Basicgrey Challenges ~ Recipe ~ 4 embellishments(Ribbon, Button, Pearls, Primas), 3 DP's, 1 or 2 Images and/or sentiments
Sweet Stampin ~ Buttons & Bows

Crazy 4 Cocoa ~ For someone you Love

Rainbow Lady's Challenge ~ Christmas animals

Shirley's 2 Girls ~ Holiday's (twist add buttons & bows)
Pattie's Creations ~ Recipe ~ a Ribbon and at least 3 embellishments (Primas, Pearls, Button)

Scrap Creations ~ Anything goes

~ Supply List ~

Stamps Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps ~ Cocoa's gift

Paper ~ Cherry Cobbler, Cream, Always Artichoke, BG Wassil DP

Ink ~ Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories ~ Holly Ribboncs CB folder, Ribbon, Pearls, Button, Primas

Snowy Christmas

Hello! Today's card uses the Adorable Snowy from Penny Black. Thanks so much Pattie for letting me stamp some of this little cutie!! I saw a few challenges calling for Monochromatic so I thought I'd give it a go. I kept wanting to add some Black CS to my layers!! I added stickles to Snowy's hat and to the icicle border, it is very sparkly! Thanks for stopping by, I enjoy reading your comments!

~ Challenges ~
Alphabet Challenge ~ E is for Embossing
Crafty Catz ~ Christmas
Christmas Stampin' all year ~ Anything goes
Allsorts ~ Monochrome
Penny Black at Allsorts ~ Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder
Penny Black Saturday Challenge ~ Monochromatic Christmas
Speedy the Cat & Friends ~ Have a bow on your card
Craft your passion ~ Monochrome
Sunday's with Chrissy ~ Christmas is Coming/Winter is here
Paper Play Challenges ~ Monochrome

The Play Date Cafe ~ Inspiration Photo (lots of Red & White)


~ Supply List ~
Stamps ~ Penny Black Snowy, MSE sentiment
Paper ~ Pure Poppy, White, Cosmo Cricket DP
Ink ~ Memento Tuxedo Black, Real Red
Accessories ~ Crafts Too Snowflakes Embossing folder, MS Icicle Punch, Ribbon, Star Dust Stickles, Pearls, SU Punches

Cocoa Loves Football

Hello! Today's card uses another new Cocoa digi being released on the 1st from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps! I colored with my copics an attempted to draw some grass....I need more practice! But overall I'm happy with my card, I think it will make a great masculine Birthday or even Father's Day card. Thanks for stopping by!

~ Challenges ~

SCS ~ Sketch # 309

Pile it On ~ Feathers 'N Fur ( i went with fur)

A Crafty Little Place ~ Anything goes

~ Supply List ~

Stamps ~ Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps, Cocoa Loves Football and Sports Sentiments digi's
Paper ~ Gina K Cranberry Tart, SU Taken with Teal, White, DCVW the Guy stack
Ink ~ Printer
Accessories ~ Ribbon, Square nesties, SU oval punches, Copics

Cocoa Loves Soccer

Hello!! Today I have a sneak peak at some new digi's soon to be released from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps, they will be available Dec 1st. I cut Cocoa out and popped him up, then added some grass for him to play soccer in! I softly sponged the panel behind him for some sky. Makes a great card for the little all stars in your life or even for the coach! Thanks for stopping by and Happy Thanksgiving!!


~ Challenges ~

SCS ~ Sketch #308

Crazy 4 Challenges ~ Circles

Speedy the Cat & Friends ~ Circles

Anything Goes ~ Animals

Artful Inkables ~ Punches & Diecuts

Papertake Weekly ~ Cut it out

~ Supply List ~

Stamps ~ Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Cocoa Loves Soccer, Sports Sentiments

Paper ~ White, Black, Garden Green, Misc DP

Ink ~ Printer, Bashful Blue

Accessories ~ Herringbone CB folder, Ribbon, Nesties, Punches, Copics

Forest Silhouettes

Hello!! Today's card uses the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps, Forest Shilhouettes set. This is a great set for making masculine cards!! I went with a winter scene for my card. I masked in some snow drifts and added some glitter to them and the tree. It really sparkles. I distressed all my edges, thought it helped give it a more rugged masculine feel. I struggle with masculine cards but I am quite pleased with this one! Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful day!!

~ Challenges ~

SCS Ways to use it ~ Use Brown

Paper Sundaes ~ Pick your Sundae toppings ~ Punches, Ribbon, Embossing, Color Blue (use at least 2 of these)

A Spoonful of Sugar ~ Distressing

Critter Sketch Challenge ~ Texture

Creative Inspirations ~ Winter Wood Land

~ Supply List ~

Stamps ~ Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps, Forest Shilhouettes

Paper ~ Early Espresso, Kraft, Blue Bayou, White, BG Offbeat DP

Ink ~ Soft Suede, Bashful Blue, some Tom Holtz distress inks

Accessories ~ Cyrstal Snow ultra fine glitter, Ribbon, Bangle Bling, CB Herringbone embossing folder

Reindeer Games

Hello! Today's card uses a cute $1.00 stamp from Imaginisce. I colored him with copics and used a white gelly roll pen for his spots. I added some glossy accents to give him a shiny red nose. I think it turned out really cute! Thanks for stopping by!

~ Challenges ~

Anything Goes ~ Embossing

For Fun Challenges ~ Dry Embossing

Cute Card Thursday ~ Anything goes

Terrifically Thrilling Thursday ~ Anything goes Christmas

Bah-Humbug! ~ Rudolph/Reindeer

Christmas Stampin' All Year ~ Stripes

Speedy the Cat & Friends ~ use a Snowflake

Crazy 4 Challenges ~ Christmas

Cards for Men ~ Animals

Ohh La La ~ Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer

~ Supply List ~

Stamps ~ Imaginisce Reindeer $1 stamp

Paper ~ Soft Suede, Cherry Cobbler, White, DP unknown scrap

Ink ~ Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories ~ Spellbinders Snowflake die, Snowflake punch, Pearls, Ribbon, SU Embossing Folder, Glossy Accents, Sakura White Gelly Roll Pen, Copics ~ E42, E43, E44, R37, R39

Blog Hop Winner!!

Hello!! The winner of the Cocoa's Ornament digi stamp from the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Birthday hop is mom3 from Refreshed and Restored. Please contact me so I can get it out to you. My email address is in my profile.

Vintage Blooms

Happy Friday!! Today's card uses PTI's Blooming Button Bits set. Thanks again Julie for letting me borrow this set! I went for a more Vintage look with this card not sure if I'm really Lovin it but trying to do some different styles! I outlined the image with a Gold Sakura gel pen to give it a little pop. I used some vintage lace and then added a thin gold trimmed ribbon and a made a triple bow with my Bow-Easy, Love that thing!! Thanks so much for stopping by I really do appreciate it. Have a great weekend!!

~ Challenges ~

SCS Free 4 All ~ Simply Silhouettes

Stamps R Us ~ Buttons and Bows

Crafty Creations ~ Buttons

Fab & Funky ~ Going around in circles

Little Red Wagon ~ Do it in 3's

Paper Play ~ Ribbon, Lace & Flowers

~ Supply List ~

Stamps ~ PTI Blooming Button Bits, Stampabilities Tin pattern BG stamp

Paper ~ Sahahra Sand, Lavender Moon, Black

Ink ~ Versafine Black Onyx

Accessories ~ Buttons, Gold thread, Rhinestones, Ribbon, Lace, Gold Sakura Glitter Pen

Smiley Snowman

Hello! I wanted to get this card posted earlier but with the blog hop Tue and then my Mom calling yesterday wanting to go Christmas shopping it never happened! I didn't get much accomplished with my shopping but I helped Mom get a good start on hers. I'm sure not much in the Christmas spirit yet?? Maybe it's just that we've had such a warm fall and it doesn't look or even feel like it's almost Christmas??!! I haven't even come up with my Christmas card yet for this year!

On with my card, I have once again used the adorable snowman from the Welcome Jesus set from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps. Everytime I see him he makes me smile! He is also available as a digi. I tore some white CS and coated the edges with Stickles to make my snowdrifts. I also added some stickles around the edges of the snowman. I added some rhinestones to my big snowflake and also to some of the snowflake centers on my embossed BG piece. This card really sparkles!!! List of challenges and supplies used is below. Thanks for stopping by and if you haven't entered in the SNSS Birthday Blog Hop yet you still have time (It's in the post below this one) I will be drawing a winner tomorrow evening!


~ Challenges ~

SCS Color Challenge ~ Poppy Red, Tempting Turquoise, White

ABC Christmas Challenge ~ W is for Winter Wonderland

Paper Sundaes ~ Let it Snow

Stampin' Sisiters in Christ ~ Weather (I did snow!)

Paperplayers ~ Snowman

Crafty Cardmakers ~ Dry Embossing

A Spoonful of Sugar ~ Snow/Snowflakes

Flourishes ~ Glitter

~ Supply List ~

Stamps ~ Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Welcome Jesus

Paper ~ Pure Poppy, Tempting Turquoise, White

Ink ~ Memento Tuxedo Black, Real Red

Accessories ~ Spellbinders Snowflake die, Rhinestones, Stickles Stardust, Glossy Accents, Ribbon, Snowflake CB embossing folder

Birthday Blog Hop

Hello!! Thanks for hopping along with the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Birthday Blog Hop today! They are celebrating their 3rd year! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

If you didn't start at the beginning, you'll want to hop back to the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Blog and pick up from there where you left off. You should have just came from Kim's blog. There are over 30 amazingly talented ladies participating in today's hop plus a prize at every stop so you really don't want to miss a single blog!

For my card you know I just HAD to use a Cocoa image!! ;0) I decided to go with the Cocoa's Ornament digi stamp! I used some yummy Echo Park DP, I thought it went really well with the way I colored my ornament. How would you like to have your own Cocoa's Ornament digi stamp?? Just be sure to leave me a comment and I will have one of my boys draw a name on Friday evening! Thanks for stopping by, your next stop on the hop is Stephanie


~ Supply List ~
Stamps ~ Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Cocoa's ornament digi stamp
Paper ~ Pure Poppy, Pretty in Pink, White, Echo Park DP
Ink ~ Printer, Memento Angel Pink
Accessories ~ Petite Oval nesties, Ribbon, Sugar Coated Brads, Sakura Clear Glitter Pen

Loads of Fun!

Hello! Today's card uses a digi image that I've probably had colored and laying on my desk for about a year!! I saw several challenges that reminded me of him so I thought it was about time I used it. I think it turned out cute!! I put some glossy accents on his windshield/eyes and added some flower soft for dirt!! His mirrors and pipes are colored in with my Sakura clear glitter gel pen and they really sparkle. Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to come back tomorrow for the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Birthday Blog Hop!! There will be lots of prizes to be won!


~ Challenges ~
Papertake Weekly Challenge ~ Penny for the guys
Bellie Challenge ~ Flower Soft
Flower Soft Challenge ~ Kid Stuff
For Fun Challenges ~ Metal
Repeat Impressions ~ Sketch


~ Supply List ~
Stamps ~ Sunshine Stamps Lenny Loader digi stamp
Paper ~ Crushed Curry, Early Espresso, White, Misc DP's
Ink ~ Printer
Accessories ~ Diamond Plate CB folder, Flower Soft, Screw Brads, Glossy Accents, Sakura Clear Glitter Gel Pen

Birthday Parade

Hello!! I'm back with a 2nd post for today! I'm long overdue in playing with any of my Penny Black stamps, when I saw their sketch challenge on Facebook I knew I had to play along. I LOVE Penny Blacks cute animal stamps!! I know I'll be using this sketch again for some of my other longer PB stamps! I have listed the challenges and supplies below. Thanks for stopping by and have a great week! Don't forget to stop by on Tuesday for the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps blog hop, there will lots of prizes to be won! ;0)

~ Challenges ~

Penny Black ~ Sketch

2 Sisters ~ Birthday

Stamp TV Release Party challenge ~ That's Odd! (odd number of a design element on your card)

~ Supply List ~

Stamps ~ Penny Black Cheesecake Parade, PTI sentiment

Paper ~ New Leaf, Pumpkin Pie, Vintage Violet, Debbie Mumm DP
Ink ~ Memento Tuxedo Black, Vintage Violet

Accessories ~ Ribbon, Rhinestones

Holiday Cheer

Hello! I have a Holiday card to share with you today. I stamped the trees in colored ink and then embossed them with holigraphic embossing powder. They are so pretty, i just couldn't get a photo to show all the sparkle. My ribbon is also holigraphic and sparkles!! I have listed the supplies used and the challenges this is for below. I will be back shortly with another card. Thanks for stopping by!

~ Challenges ~

Stamp TV Color Challenge ~ Wine, Ivory, Gold

One Stop Craft Challenge ~ Embossing

Secret Crafter ~ Red & Gold

~ Supply List ~

Stamps ~ Gina K Holiday Cheer

Paper ~ Cranberry Tart, Cream, Gold, misc dp

Ink~ Colorbox Chianti

Accessories ~ Holigraphic Embossing powder, Crafts Too Snowflake Embossing folder, Ribbon, snowflake punches, pearls

Embossed Pumpkin

Hello! Today I have another CAS card to share with you. I almost didn't use any stamps on my card but the back panel looked a little plain to me so I went with a weathered background stamp to match the squares of DP. The pumpkin was made with the SU small oval punch then ran thru the CB before assembling. The center oval is raised up for some dimension. I hand cut a little stem and then added the button cause I thought it could use a little something else??!! I softly sponged around everything with Really Rust ink to give it a more distressed look. I'm happy with how it turned out! Thanks for stopping by!!


~ Challenges ~

Riley & Co ~ The colors of Autumn

Crafty Creations ~ Autumn

Creative Cottage ~ Embossing

Fab & Funky ~ CAS

Limelight Papercrafts ~ Sketch #59 & Fall colors

Terrifically Thrilling Thursday Challenge ~ Tic Tac Toe (Buttons, Punch, Ribbon)

4 Crafty Chicks ~ Roll with the Punches

Simon Says Stamp ~ Punch Em'

~ Supply List ~

Stamps ~ SU Weathered BG stamp

Paper ~ Cherry Cobbler, Kraft, Pumpkin Pie, PTI Autumn Abundance DP

Ink ~ Versa Mark, Really Rust

Accessories ~ SU small oval pimch, CM square punch, SU Sizzix Square Lattice Embossing folder, Ribbon, Button

Cocoa's Mittens

Hello! Back again with another Cocoa card!!! This cute little guy is sneak peak of a set coming out next month! Until now he was only available as a digi stamp. I have used the SCS sketch(flipped on it's side) that Korin (sweetnsassystamps) is hosting this week. Love sketchs that use ovals!! Challenges and supplies used are listed below. Thanks for stopping by!


~ Challenges ~

Fussy & Fancy ~ Winter Wonderland

Allsorts ~ Spots & Dots

Speedy the Cat's friends ~ Die cuts or punches
SCS ~ Sketch # 304

~ Supply List ~

Stamps ~ Sweet 'n Sassy stamps, Cocoa's Mittens

Paper ~ Elegant Eggplant, Almost Amethyst, White, DP from Oriental Trading post
Ink ~ Memento Tuxedo Black, Cool Caribbean

Accessories ~ Snow Dots CB embossing folder, Petite Oval nesties, Rhinestones

Warm Wishes

Hello!! Hope you had a great weekend. We sure had a beautiful Fall weekend here in PA. Had some time in the yard on saturday to rake the few leaves that have fallen. We seem to be having a later fall this year but before you know it winter will be here!

For today's card I have once again used that Adorable snowman from the Welcome Jesus set by Sweet 'n Sassy stamps! He is also available as a single digi stamp. I paper pieced his scarf to match my card and added a charm to the triple bow that I made with my bow-easy. I really like the color combo of the DP's that I used. A list of challenges and supplies used is listed below. Thanks for stopping by and hope your week is off to a great start!


~ Challenges ~
Christmas Stampin' all year long ~ Something Metallic

Winter Wonderland ~ Recipe - 2 papers, 1 ribbon, 1 snowflake and a charm

Sweet Sunday Sketch ~ # 90
Colour Create Challenge ~ Purple, Aqua & White

~ Supply List ~

Stamps ~ Sweet 'n Sassy stamps, Welcome Jesus and Waddle I do?(sentiment)

Paper ~ Elegant Eggplant, Almost Amethyst, Tempting Turquoise, White and DP from the Oriential Trading Co.
Ink ~ Memento Tuxedo Black, Tempting Turquoise
Accessories ~ MS snowflake border punch, Rhinestones, Ribbon, Charm

Joy!

Hello! Went out of my comfort zone today and did a 1 layer CAS card! Well I did paper piece my snowman so I hope that still counts as a 1 layer card??! I think I like it?? I'm so used to doing multiple layers that it looks a little plain to me but I guess thats what CAS is all about right??!! I used the Sweet 'n Sassy stamps, Welcome Jesus set. This snowman is also available as a digi. Thanks for stopping by and let me know what you think!

~ Challenges ~

SCS CAS ~ Sketch

A Spoonful of Sugar ~ Winter Wonderland

Christmas Stampin ~ Inspiration challenge

~ Supply List ~

Stamps ~ Sweet 'n Sassy stamps Welcome Jesus

Paper ~ Kraft, White

Ink ~ Memento Tuxedo Black, Fresh Snow

Accessories ~ White Gell pen, Sakura Clear glitter pen, Rhinestones

Cocoa's ready for Christmas

Hello!! Today's card started with being asked to make a sample for this weeks color challenge over on SCS! Thanks Betty (gbedwright)!!! As soon as I saw this weeks colors I thought Christmas and I already had the perfect image colored and ready to go. It's the newly released digi stamp from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps called Cocoa's Santa hat! I know I've said it before but I just LOVE this little guy!! :0) I added some Crystal snow glitter to his hat it's real sparkly but doesn't show so well in my picture. I've listed the challeges this card is for below. Thanks for stopping by!

~ Challenges ~
SCS Color Challenge ~ #292 Pink Pirouette, Real Red, Pear Pizzazz Dessert Option this week is Handwriting
Fab 'n' Funky ~ Use a digi
Create4fun ~ Use a digi
Creative Cottage ~ Bling it on!
Bah! Humbug! ~ Favorite cuties

~ Supply List ~
Stamps ~ Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Cocoa's Santa hat digi
Paper ~ Pink Pirouette, Real Red, Pear Pizzazz, DCVW DP
Ink ~ Printer, Pink Pirouette
Accessories ~ MS border punch, Cany cane stripe and divine swirls CB folders, Ribbon, Rhinestones, Crystal Snow glitter, Bow Easy

Cocoa's Pumpkin

Hello! Today was my day to post over on the Sweet 'n Sassy blog so I thought I'd share with you'll the card I made and the challenges it is for. I have used the new Cocoa's Pumpkin digi stamp that was just released this month, isn't he adorable??!! Can't get enough of this little guy! I colored him with copics and cut him out and popped him up. Thanks for stopping by!!

~ Challenges ~

Charisma Cardz ~ Autumn Colors

Stampin B's ~ Fall Card

Sweet Stop Sketch ~ #77
Speedy the cat & friends ~ Stripes
Stampin' for the weekend ~ Autumn

~ Supply List ~

Stamps ~ Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Cocoa's Pumpkin digi
Paper ~ Dark Chocolate, Old Olive, SU DP's

Ink ~ Printer, TH Distressed ink Scattered Straw, Barely Banana

Accessories ~ Nesties, MS Ribbon, foam tape

Fall Chrysanthemums

Hello! Today's card uses a newly released digi stamp from Sweet 'n Sassy stamps! It is the flower of the month for November, the Chrysanthemum. I love mums in the fall, one of my favorites are the rust colored ones like in my card today. I used some itty bitty micro buttons on my card, I had ordered them by mistake but sometimes mistakes turn out okay! Details and challenges for this card are listed below. Thanks for stopping by!

~ Challenges ~

Speedy the Cat & Friends ~ Buttons & Bows

Stampin' Sisters in Christ ~ Nature Card

Kaboodle Doodles ~ The Colors of Fall

SCS Color Challenge ~ Rich Razzleberry, So Saffron, Tangerine Tango, Neutrals of Choice
SCS Sketch Challenge ~ #300

~ Supply List ~

Stamps ~ Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Chrysanthemum digi stamp

Paper ~ Rich Razzleberry, So Saffron, Terracotta Tile, Bazzil Rope Swing, Misc SU DP's
Ink ~ Printer, So Saffron, Barely Banana

Accessories ~ SU Ribbon, Micro Mini Buttons, Copics

Froggy Gift

Hello! Today I have a card using one of my favorite boy images! It's from High Hopes and it's called Froggy Gift. I used the High Hopes challenge for my card, this week it was a sketch. Thanks for stopping by!

~ Supply List ~

Stamps ~ High Hopes Froggy Gift

Paper ~ Enchanted Evening, Ripe Avocado, River Rock, White, Zsiage Starr Brites, Night Sky DP

Ink ~ Memento Tuxedo Black, Tim Holtz Shabby Shudders Distress Ink

Accessories ~ MS Fence punch, EK Success Scalloped Scallop punch, Pearls, Circle nesties

Pie for Cocoa

Hello!! I have some wonderful news to share with you today!!! I've been asked to join the Sweet 'n Sassy Design Team!! I'm so excited!! Thanks Korin for this wonderful opportunity, I'm looking forward to it. Today they are releasing 8 brand new digi stamps, I have used one of them on my card. I used the Pie for Cocoa digi. I just LOVE Cocoa he is so darn cute!! Make sure you check them out here. I used this weeks SCS sketch flipped sideways. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

~ Supply List ~

Stamps ~ Sweet 'N' Sassy Stamps, Pie for Cocoa digi stamp
Paper ~ Riding Hood Red, Dark Chocolate, Cream, Reminisce Apple Orchard Gingham DP
Ink ~ Printer, Tim Holtz Frayed Burlap distress ink
Accessories ~ SU Square Lattice CB folder, SU Hardware, Pearls, Ribbon, Copics

Snow Bear

Hello! Found a few challenges that I could combine for a Christmas/winter card today! Had a hard time getting a decent picture of it though, it's very overcast here today. My card is really sparkly, I used lots of stickles for the snow. Since I wanted to use stickles I had to use versafine ink seems if I use memento that the stickles makes the lines run/blur?? Anyone else notice that problem when using stickles?? Anyway since I used versafine I used my Prisma color pencils on my image and dug out my chalks to color my sky. I added some glossy accent to the bears nose and buttons. It turned out really cute!! Thanks for stopping by!!

~ Challenges ~
Charisma Cardz ~ Anything Goes

Raise the Bar ~ Bundled Up

Card Patterns ~ Sketch #83

Crazy 4 Challenges ~ Bling

One Stop Craft Challenge ~ Snowflakes in September

Secret Crafter ~ Purple & Silver

Just Cute Bears ~ Swirls & Bling

Paper Playtime ~ Water (rain, snow, ice)

~ Supply List ~
Stamps ~ PSX Snow Bear

Paper ~ Concord Crush, Almost Amethyst, Silver, White, DP

Ink ~ Versafine Black Onyx

Accessories ~ Ribbon, Rhinestones, various snowflake punches, Divine Swirl CB folder, Stickles, Circle Nesties, Prisma Color Pencils, Chalks, Glossy Accents

Give Thanks

Hello!! Tired of seeing fall cards yet??!! I love working with fall images/colors! Hope to start mixing it a little more though. Need to get started on those Christmas cards! I'm pretty sure this is a Northwoods image?? I got it through WRAK on SCS. Thanks for stopping by!!

~ Challenges ~

Stampin Bee's ~ Paper Piercing

Stamp Something ~ Fall Colors

Speedy the Cat & Friends ~ Use a Pumpkin

~ Supply List ~

Stamps ~ Northwoods

Paper ~ Early Espresso, Pumpkin Pie, So Saffron, Always Artichoke, DP

Ink ~ Black, Soft Suede

Accessories ~ Buttons, Twine, Ribbon, EK Success punch, paper piercer

Happy Harvest

Hello Happy Friday! I have another fall card to share with you today, not one of my favorites but I guess we can't like them all right?? I had some scraps of DP on my desk and came up with this layout to use them up. I feel like something is missing but not sure what? Oh well! Hope you have a wonderful weekend!


~ Challenges ~

Cards for Men ~ Transport

Cupcake Craft Challenge ~ Transport

Paper Playtime ~ Autumn

SCS Free for All ~ Scallops

~ Supply List ~

Stamps ~ Stampin Up Loads of Love, PTI (sentiment)

Paper ~ Soft Suede, Scarlet Jewel, Pumpkin Pie, Frances Meyer DP's Autumn Wheat and Autumn Splash
Ink ~ Memento Tuxedo Black, Versafine Vintage Sepia, Chai
Accessories ~ Bangle Bling, Oval nesties, Petite Oval nesties

Goodbye Summer

Hello! Well since today is the last day of summer I thought I'd make a summery card. It sure is a warm day here, near 90! Found several challenges using punches this week, gave me a chance to use my new Daisy chain punch, LOVE this punch! I also used another new embossing folder from the craft show I was at the other weekend. This one is by Crafts-Too also and called Butterflies, Love it! It gives a clear and deep embossed image, I even like the depossed side. I have one more new one from them to try yet. This card also uses my much neglected Prisma colored pencils, since I've discovered Copics they don't get used very often. I do like the softness of them on this card though, guess I need to use them more often! Challenges and supplies used is listed below. Thanks for stopping by and enjoy this last day of summer!!

~Challenges ~

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge ~ Colored Pencils only

Allsorts Challenge ~ 3 Punches

Penny Black at Allsorts ~ Punch Away (must use a PB image)

Just Cute Bears ~ Punch it
Pollycraft Monday Challenge ~ Cute & Cuddly

A Spoonful of Sugar ~ Anything goes

Mercy's Tuesday Sketch ~ #92
Flutterby Wednesday ~ ALL Things Winged


~ Supply List ~

Stamps ~ Penny Black Butterfly Bear

Paper ~ Purely Pomegranate, Pretty in Pink, Gable Green, Soft Sky, BG Euphoria DP

Ink ~ Versafine Black Onyx, Soft Sky, Spun Sugar

Accessories ~ EK Success Scalloped Scallop punch & Daisy Chain Punch, MS Butterfly Punch, Crafts Too Butterflies embossing folder, Pearls, Oval Nesties

Snow Friends

Hello! This is the card that I made for the Repeat Impressions sketch challenge! This was a fun sketch and I think I'll be using it again! I Love snowman and this is one of my favorite snowman stamps! It's by Inkadinkado. I used my new snowflake embossing folder from Crafts-Too that I got at a stamp show last weekend. I highlighted the snowman and snowflakes with my Sakura clear glitter pen, it's sparkly but hard to get it to show in the photo. I think I might have to make another in non Christmas colors for a Winter card! Thanks for stopping by!

~ Supply List ~

Stamps ~ Inkadinkado, Snow Friends

Paper ~ Pure Poppy, Black, White

Ink ~ Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories ~ Crafts-Too embossing folder, MS Snowflake punch, Square nesties, Rectangle nesties, Rhinestones, Sakura clear glitter pen

Fall Memories

Hello! This months's Gina K's Design team challenge is Favorite Fall Memories. One lucky person will enjoy a prize package of Gina K. Designs stamps from the upcoming release and will be invited to join the Center Stage to create projects for the preview party, release party and blog hops this month!

I Love Fall! One of my favorite memories is of Acorns! My boys Loved playing with Acorns when they were little. They'd haul them around in the their Little Tikes dump trucks and Tractor Trailer. Not to count the numerous ones I'd find in the wash machine that they had left in their pockets! They are teenagers now and I'll still find an occasional one in the laundry, leftover from the acorn "wars" they have with their Dad! Boys will be Boys!! Thanks for walking down memory lane with me!

~ Supply List ~

Stamps ~ Gina K So Grateful, Inkadinkado $1 set

Paper ~ Soft Suede, Scarlet Jewel, So Saffron

Ink ~ Adirondak Pitch Black, Soft Suede, Barely Banana

Accessories ~ CB folder, Circle Nesties, Brads

Pumpkin Fun!

Hello! I just LOVE this Chrissy Armstrong digi stamp from Sqigglefly! The name of this one is Roger & Jo's Pumpkin Fun (my DH's name is Roger and my name starts with a J and we LOVE cats so it's the perfect image for me!) I am starting to feel like I'm finally getting the hang of my copic markers. I had fun shading in this pumpkin! I used my Sakura clear glitter pen over the leaves for some added sparkle. Thanks for dropping by!

~ Challenges ~

Squigglefly ~ Playing Favorites (fav sqigglefly image)
Stamp Something ~ Use a digi

Taylored Expressions Sketch challenge
Sundays with Chrissy ~ Sparkle & Shine

~ Supply List ~
Stamps ~ Sqigglefly digi by Chrissy Armstrong, Roger & Jo's Pumpkin Fun

Paper ~ Pumpkin Pie, Black, White, Dasiy D's DP

Ink ~ printer

Accessories ~ EK Success paw print punch, Ribbon, Rhinestones, Sakura Clear glitter pen, Copics

Birthdays are the best

Hello! Took a little break from Fall cards today! I've had this button panel assembled and laying on my desk for several months and decided it was time to make something with it! Went searching for some challenges and came up with some ideas and it all kinda fell together, Love when that happens! I got to use up some of the crocheted butterflies that I made up last summer too! I softly sponged some grass and sky on my image. I'm happy with how it turned out! Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a great weekend, it's supposed to be a Beautiful one here in south central PA!

~ Challenges ~

Paper Sundaes ~ 3 different embellishments (Bling, Butterflies & Buttons)

Belli Challenge ~ B Themed embellishments (Bling, Butterflies & Buttons)

Flutterby Wednesday ~ Butterfly, Fairy or Angel

Cute Card Thursday ~ A Tweet & a Flutter ( use a bird or butterfly)

SCS Inspiration Challenge ~ Garnet Hill website

~ Supply List ~

Stamps ~ PTI Blooming Button Bits
Paper ~ Metallic Pomergrante, Pink, Spring Moss, BG Lemonade DP

Ink ~ Ripe Avocado, Certainly Celery, Bashful Blue

Accessories ~ MS border Punch, Crocheted Butterflies, Buttons, Rhinestones, Oval nesties

Colors of Fall

Hello! Today's card uses flowersoft. I like the texture it gives your card. I went for a mid fall look with some of the leaves already fallen and added some to the ground. The leaves haven't started to change here yet but it's just around the corner. Love the colors of fall! The pumpkin border is softly sponged for some depth and raised up with foam tape. Thanks for stopping by and have a greet weekend!

~ Challenges ~

Incy Wincy Challenge ~ Autumn Colors
Pollycraft Challenge ~ Autumn Colors

Creative Card Crew ~ Fall or Autumn
Flowersoft Challenge ~Fall Fun

~ Supply List ~

Stamps ~ SU Lovely as a Tree, TPC Studio Autumn Harvest(sentiment)
Paper ~ Dark Chocolate, Cream, Pumpkin Pie, Old Olive, Barely Banana

Ink ~ Versafine Vintage Sepia

Accessories ~ Flowersoft, CB folders Swiss dots, Divine swirls & Diamonds in the Rough, SU Photo Corner Punch, MS Pumpkin Border Punch

Fall Friendship

Hello! Today's card uses the cracked glass technique. This is only the 2nd time that I have ever done this technique. I will say it goes much better when you have the right embossing powder!! I think I need to practice a little more. I have listed the Challenges this card is for below. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!!

~ Challenges ~

JUGS Challenge ~ Cracked Glass
Speedy the Cat & Friends ~ Fall Colors
Allsorts Challenge ~ Colors of Autumn

A Spoonful of Sugar ~ Fall into Autumn Color Challenge Orange, Brown, Yellow, Red & Purple

ABC Challenge ~ D is for Distressing
Freshly Brewed Challenge ~ DARE = Distress, Autumn, Ribbon( i used twine hope thats ok!), & Embellishments

~ Supply List ~
Stamps ~ Justrite Autumn Blessings

Paper ~ Marigold Morning, Soft Suede, Pumpkin Pie, Scarlet Jewel, Rustic White, DCVW DP
Ink ~ Memento Tuxedo Black, Versamark, Tim Holtz Distress inks

Accessories ~ Bangle Bling, Twine, Leaf Brad, Embossing Powder

Autumn's Flower

I'm back again with a CAS Fall card this time. I had won some Just for Fun rubber stamps recently and just had to pick this awesome Oak leaf as one of them! I stamped them in brown and then sponged over them in fall colors before cutting them out. I wrapped the panel with twine and used my bow-easy to make my bow. I love this sentiment for Fall cards! The leaves with soon be changing here, the nights are starting to get pretty chilly! Thanks for stopping by!!!


~ Challenges ~
SCS Ways to Use it ~ Twine
Crafty Cardmakers ~ Clean & Simple
Freshly Brewed Challenge ~ Brown ( a little or alot)
Paper Play ~ Autumn is Comin'

~ Supply List ~
Stamps ~ Just for Fun rubber stamps Oak Leaf, TPC Studio Autumn Harvest(sentiment)
Paper ~ SU Early Espresso, Gina K Pumpkin Spice, PTI Cream
Ink ~ Versafine Vintage Sepia, Soft Suede, Apricot Appeal, Barley Banana, Ruby Red
Accessories ~ EK Success Scalloped Scallop punch, twine, rhinestones

Autumn Sunflower

Hello! I meant to get this card posted yesterday but time just got away from me. I wanted to use this striped DP and to make it fit the sketch I had to cut a little off the card base to make it work, so I ended up with a odd shaped card (not quite square) but I like how it turned out. Info on challenges and supplies used is below. Thanks for stopping by!

~ Challenges ~

Stamp TV ~ Sketch

Speedy the Cat & Friends ~ 5 of Something (brads)
Ooh La La Challenge ~ Stripes

~ Supply List ~

Stamps ~ GinaK Autumn Beauty
Paper ~ Gina K ~ Dark Chocolate, Pumpkin Spice, Soft Sand, Creative Inspirations DP, Rustic White
Ink ~ Adirondak Pitch Black, Soft Suede, Chamomile & Chai
Accessories ~ Brads, SU Word Window & Label Punch, Label 4 nesties

Be my Friend

Hello! Taking a little break from Fall cards today! A friend stamped me some of these sentiments to play with, Thanks Stacy!! It kinda reminds me of the footprints in the sand sentiment so I went with a beach theme for my card. I picked up this roll of blue crafting mesh at a yard sale this summer for something like .10, now I need to come up with some more ideas to use it! I'm thinking maybe some lighthouse or boat cards too?? The white background piece was embossed with my impressabilities sea scape die. I softly sponged around the shell punced border and raised up the panel with some foam tape. Thanks for stopping by!!

~ Challenges ~

One Stop Craft Challenge ~ Sentiment (main focus)

Speedy the Cat & Friends ~ Friendship card

Fab 'n' Funky ~ Living in a material world (use a type of fabric ect)

~ Supply List ~

Stamps ~ Penny Black Be my Friend

Paper ~ Sahara Sand, White, Black

Ink ~ Black, Not Quite Navy

Accessories ~ Impressabilities Sea Scape, MS shells border and corner punches, mesh, foam tape