Blog Candy and More

Hey everyone! I have candy for you, but first I want to share a card that I made using one of Mo's images. I love this little cutie. I also love this MME paper. It is so hard using this paper sometimes because BOTH sides are so beautiful. lol

 

I used flowers from Whimsy Stamps, Inky Dinky Drops and charm from Inky Impressions, button from Favorite Findings,  photo holder die from Crealies, doiley boarder punch and leaf punch from Martha Stewart, doiley from Wilton, ribbon and brad from my stash.

I used Copics to color.

I am entering the following challenges:
Mo's: anything goes
Papertake Weekly: things that make you go aww
Craft Your Passion: use a past challenge (#180 lots of texture)
Love to Create: ribbon or twine
Squirrel and the Fox: anything goes
Try it on Tuesday: anything goes
Tuesday Throwndown: use gems
Kaboodle Doodle: flowers
ATC's and Cards with Attitude: anything goes/buttons and bows
Fat Pages and Cards with Attitude: anything goes/buttons and bows
Unique Crafters: anything goes and big giveaway

 

My Blog Candy

 

I have been very blessed and want to give back to my followers so I am offering up some yummy candy. :o) You all are so awesome and I appreciate you visiting me even though my life has been super busy lately and I have not been able to visit you as often as I use to. You do not know how much your support and friendship means to me.
With my schedule the way it has been I am opting to giveaway gift certificates so I do not have the issue of making it to the post office by the time they close. We get a bonus in October so the end date will be October 15. I am offering $25 in gift certificates to one lucky winner. SO here is what is up for grabs.

$6 gift certificate (2 images) to Mo's Digital Pencil

$15 gift certificate to Simon Says Stamp

$4 gift certificate (1 image) to Saturated Canary

• Since this is a follower's candy you must be or become a follower of my blog (candy only blogs will be deleted)
• Put my candy in your sidebar with a link back to my blog. (If you do not have a blog spread the word through Facebook, Twitter, etc.)
• Link up using the Inlinkz below.

That's it! One winner will be chosen using random.org. This candy is open to everyone. Good luck!!


Thank you so much for stopping by. Until next time...........

Thank you Craftin Desert Diva's & Karen G

Hi everyone. No card today. I have a super busy day ahead of me. I did want to take the time to say a great big thank you to the Craftin Desert Diva's for the $100 Michael's gift card that I won from them and to show off what I bought with the generous prize. Look at all of these goodies. :o) Thank you ladies so much!! This was a huge help is building up my craft supplies again. It means more than you know.

I would also like to thank, Karen G. for the $20 Magnolia-licious gift certificate that I won. I am so excited about picking out some new Magnolia stamps to get my collection started again. I have missed having my Magnolia stamps.Thank you so much, Karen!!

That is all for me today. I hope everyone has a great day.


Thank you so much for stopping by. Until next time...........

MFT Guest Designer Contest

Who doesn't love curling up in bed with a good book! This little Pure Innocence gal from the Bedtime Story stamp set  sure seems to enjoy it. I fell in love with her as soon as I seen her. I could just see her all paper pieced in my mind. She was so much fun to play with!

It is time for another Guest Designer contest for My Favorite Things (MFT). It would be such an honor to be their guest. MFT truly has one of the best design teams around and fabulous products to boot. You can find all of the information on becoming a MFT guest designer here.

My layout is based on the MFT Guest Designer contest sketch. Isn't it fab! I will definitely be using it again.

I wanted to create the  little Pure Innocence cutie her own little bedroom, wall hanging and all. :o) I used pop dots to raise the wall hanging off of the wall and used a tiny silver brad as a nail. I colored the image with Copics, cut out my image and began to paper piece the blanket, pillow, lampshade, and book with MME paper collection, Reunion. I added backing paper to the top layer that reminded me of wallpaper and adhered lace that I boarder punched. I used pop dots to give my Pure Innocence image some dimension. I added two small brads to the top corners of my card to give it some additional interest. Then added a button to the lower corner. I used heavyweight Kraft cardstock to layer all of my decorative paper.

 

 

I cut the tab using the large bookmark die from the Die-namics Bookmark Duo die and stamp set. I adore this set. When it was released last month I drooled and drooled until I made it mine. lol  It is so versatile in how you can use it and  it can be used for so many things. Once I had the die cut,  I cut it off to make a tab. I stamped the sentiment from the Pure Innocence Bedtime Story set and adhered it to a gift card. The gift card slides in to the side of the top layer of my card.

 

I hope you like it. Wish me luck in the contest, ok! :o) I am super excited at the thought of being a MFT gal for a month. Even if it is only a Sweet Dream.

Check out the MFT September Teasers. They are fantatic and the design team has been offering so much inspiration. Be sure to attend the New Release Party on September 10 from 8-10 PM EST HERE in the MFT forum, where you can win prizes! All of the new releases will be available immediately after the party HERE.

I am also playing in the following challenges:
Allsorts: layers
Through the Craftroom Door: anything goes
Tuesday Throwdown: back to books
Unique Crafters Challenge: anything goes (and big giveaway)



Well that is all for now. I am wishing you a beautiful night!

Thank you so much for stopping by. Until next time...........

STAMPtember at Simon Says Stamp

Hey everyone. I have been so darn busy. I am ready for a  long weekend again already. lol Have you heard about the STAMPtember™ BLOG HOP at Simon Says Stamp? There is a fabulous blog hop with yummy creations and a Put a STAMP on it challenge (no digi's this week). And, of course with Simon you know there are generous prizes.

Here is a card I made to play along in this fun event.

I used the Bookmark die-namics and stamp duo set made by My Favorite Things (MFT)available at Simon Says Stamp to cut the bookmark shape and stamp the bookmark sentiment. I also used the MFT Pure Innocence, Bedtime Story stamp set for the image and small sentiment. (I cut the table and lamp out of the image). I paper pieced the blanket, pillow, and book.  I used paper from My Minds Eye and Recollections. I stamped with Memento Ink in Tuxedo Black and colored with Copics.

Other products used: Pearls and charm from Inky Impressions, button from Favorite Findings. Floss and ribbon from my stash.

I am also playing in the following challenges:
The Pink Elephant: patterned paper
{Pin}spirational challenge: photo inspiration
Tuesday Throwdown: back to books
Ribbon Carousel: beautiful bows
Ladybug Crafts Ink: paper piecing
Incy Wincy: back to school
Doodle Garden Digis: school days


I hope you have a fabulous weekend!

Thank you so much for stopping by. Until next time...........

YNS Blog Hop & New Release

Good morning! It is time for the YOur Next Stamp new release Blog Hop. That means all the new stamps are available for purchase in the YNS Store! Whoop whoop!! You are going to love all the new stamps and dies.

Karen is offering some amazing Hop Specials! There are several Bundle Deals, PLUS you get 15% off your order (Sept. 6-10) by using online code Sept15OFF! Make sure you take advantage of these great deals!!!

The new stamp set called Love to Read was the perfect set to create this bookmark. There are so many possibilities using this awesome set. 

 

 

 If you came here from Jen D's blog you are on the right track. If not head over to Amy's blog to start at the beginning. You do not want to miss your chance at some fabulous prizes.



 
Recipe:
Image and sentiment: YNS; Love to Read
Paper: Recollections
Inky Dinky Drops: Inky Impressions
Ink: Memento in Tuxedo Black
Coloring: Copics

I am playing in the following challenges:
Papertake Weekly: anything goes (optional: non square)
{Pin}spirational: photo inspiration
The Pink Elephant: use pattern paper
Squiggles and Giggles: color board for inspiration

Thank you so much for stopping by. Until next time...........

YNS challenge

It's challenge time at Your Next Stamp and I am so excited that I get to play along as a guest designer. The challenge this week is a color challenge. The colors are turquoise, lime green, and brown. I used Ellie Loves Cocoa from the YNS store. Isn't she ca-ute!

 

 

Head on over to the YNS blog to play along for your chance to be the next Rockin' Guest Designer. There is also a $10 gift certificate to the YNS store up for grabs.

Be sure to come back later and join in the YNS blog hop and see some of the new release stamps.

Recipe:
Image: YNS, Ellie Loves Cocoa
Sentiment: Inkadinkado
Paper: Basic Grey and Recollections
Coloring: Copics
Ink: Memento in Tuxedo Black
Misc.: Ribbon, white pen, lace, button, pearls, stitched flower

Challenges:
My Mums Craft Shop: anything goes


Thank you so much for stopping by. Until next time...........

Fall Delivery

If you are looking for my YNS post click here.

Good morning! Thank you so much for stopping by. It has been such a busy week for me. Lots going on, at the home and crafting front. I am sorry I have not been able to visit you as much as I would like to lately. Thank you for your patience. Today I have a card I made for this week's Inky Impressions challenge, anything goes. I love anything goes, challenges, don't you? :o) Be sure to head over and say hi to the new Inkettes and check out the new blog look. It is fabulous! :o)

This week I used the oh so adorable Lili's Pumpkin. I am so ready for fall!

 

Recipe:
Image: Inky Impressions; Lili's Pumpkin
Sentiment: Bundle of Joy from My Craft Spot
Ticket: Inkadinkado
Inky Dinky Drops: Inky Impressions
Paper: Basic Grey (I believe)
Stamped with Memento ink in Tuxedo Black, colored with Copics

I am playing in the following challenges:
Natalie and Amy: anything goes (It's their first challenge please show your support)
Papertake Weekly: anything goes
Ribbon Carousel: beautiful bows
Tuesday Alchemy: anything goes

Thank you so much for stopping by. Until next time...........

YNS Guest Designer & Sneak Peek

Good morning! I am super excited to share my first creation as a Your Next Stamp (YNS) guest designer. Today I am showing one of the new stamps that will be released this month. I love these little flowers from the Love to Read set. They are so pretty and so versatile. I also used the "Greetings" sentiment from the Autumn Greetings set.

We hope you will join us for the new release blog hop and full release on Thursday, September 6. I am thrilled to be able to participate in this fun event! Yay!! :o) Thank you, to YNS for having me. Now head on over to the YNS blog to see some fabulous creations from some of the DT.


Thank you so much for stopping by. Until next time...........

Paper Sweetness from Paper Sweeties

If you are looking for my Crafter's Companion post click here.

Two posts in one day. How did that happen! lol I wanted to share a card I made using a new stamp set I won from Paper Sweeties. This awesome set (along with others) will be available to purchase on September 15 in the Paper Sweeties Shoppe.  Yep, I got a chance to use it before it is released. Whoop whoop! hee hee Aside from being adorable the concept of Paper Sweeties stamps is pure genius. It is like being a kid again and playing with paper dolls..........just an up-scale version :o) Be sure to check out the Paper Sweeties blog for some adorable creations from the design team. I have no affiliation with Paper Sweeties. I just love the stamps and the concept of them.

Recipe:
Paper by Basic Grey
Soldier and "Hero" stamp from Paper Sweeties (released Sept. 15)
Star stamp from Your Next Stamp
Script stamp: Tim Holtz
Fiber paper, brads, twine from my stash
Copics to color

I am playing in the following challenges:
A Gem of a Challenge: it's a boy thing
Sweet Stampin: inspired by a song or movie (Heartbreak Ridge)
Going Grey with Scrap-Creations: off the edge
Ladybugs Crafts Ink: paper piecing
Basic Grey: punch it



Thank you so much for stopping by. Until next time...........

Crafter's Companion Challenge

Good morning. I am sorry I have not been around the past few days. I have been so busy! I plan to make some creative time this afternoon. :o)

It is a new month and the start of a new challenge at Crafter's Companion USA challenge blog. This month we want to see your creation using Crafter's Companion stamps with stripes and/or dots.  As always there is a fabulous prize. The winner will receive a $30 gift certificate to the online store. Yay!!

I used the gorgeous stamp set from Sheena Douglass, Silhouette Garden. It is actually the same set I used on my last card. This collection has so many beautiful elements. I used Spectrum Noir markers to color the patio and candle flame. I stamped the table and lantern with Memento ink in Tuxedo Black. The tree was done with Distress Ink in Peeled Paint and the sky with Broken China. I added details to the lantern with a silver gel pen. The papers are from Recollections. The embellishments are from my stash.

Be sure to head over to the Crafter's Companion USA challenge blog to see all of the other wonderful DT creations. I can't wait to see what you create! :o)


Thank you so much for stopping by. Until next time.........