Happy New Year!!!

Wish you all a very Happy New Year!!!!!

Few things I looking forward to in 2011...

VERVE STAMPS GDT( Jan)

Yep!!! I'm super excited about it ...can't wait to share my VERVE creations with you all...

PEACHY KEEN STAMPS GDT ( NOV)

I'll be creating with cute PK stamps in Nov 2011!!

WISHING YOU THE BEST IN 2011!!!!

TSG~Sentimental and Love Birds Blog hop!!!

Hello Everyone!!!

Welcome to Day 3 of There She Goes December Release Blog Hop challenge !

Hopefully you've come to my blog from Kim's's blog, but if not, please hop over to TSG BLOG to start at the beginning .

 
Today we're showcasing TWO Fabulous stamp sets.....

“Sentimental” is a must-have set for any card maker! A combination of type print and the scriptive handwriting of our very own Julie Lacey are showcased beautifully. These sentiments are not only versatile, but can be also used for everyday creations.


Sentimental is a 2x6 mini set that includes a total of 6 stamps and will sell for $7
 

I've used fab Echo Park~ Little Boy papers for a simple boy card... its always a challenge for me to make a male card but this set made it super easy.

 Sometimes ktchen items come handy for cardmaking...I used a food pick to make a flag/banner ;)
Quickutz star dies were perfect match with this DP.....also added few star rhinestones from Pizzazz Aplenty!

The sketch is from this week's Tuesday Morning sketches.

This card is for the following challenges...

Scrapbook Sisters - it’s a man’s world.

Fab 'n' Funky - quick and easy does it .

Next one is the fabulous Birdie themed stamp set by Torico...sweet images with accents like a scroll-like bird cage, beautiful branch, and whimsical sentiments this stamp set will make your heart go pitter-pat!

Love Birds is a 4x8 stamp set that includes a total of 18 stamps and will sell for $18

I love this set....very cute ...can be used for Anniversary,Marriage, Valentine...friendship or everyday note cards!!

 Bo Bunny~ Crush collection papers and this set is a  match made in crafty heaven ..lol!!!

I used Stamp with Fun sketch for this card...

Torico illustrated very sweet images and Jessica created this stamp set so cleverly that all images can be combined to create a custom image...possiblilities are endless!!

I made my own assembly here....

The lovely DP is from American Crafts~Love collection...it is Kraft based  , my favorite !!

I also used the leftover trims from Making Memories~ Noel collection.

I picked Sketch and Stash challenge Sketch #6 for this card...

This card is also for the following challenges...

Stampavie and More - red .

Little Red Wagon - leftovers

Would you like a chance to win the Sentimental and Love Birds stamp sets
Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Sentimental/Love Birds Blog Hop Challenge post. After you have finished checking out the eye candy and have left some love, return to the TSG Blog and add your name to the Mr. Linky at the bottom of this Blog Hop Challenge post. A winner will be chosen randomly using a random number generator to receive their very own "Sentimental"/"Love Birds" stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday (Jan. 1st) during the Release Party Chat.

Next stop is  SANDRA's Blog...

Thanks for stopping by!

TSG~ Buckets of Love Blog Hop!!

Hello Everyone!!!

Welcome to Day 2 of There She Goes December Release Blog Hop challenge !

Hopefully you've come to my blog from Kim's's blog, but if not, please hop over to TSG BLOG to start at the beginning .

 

Today we're showcasing another fabulous stamp set by Torico

Buckets of Love is a 4x6 stamp set that includes a total of 18 stamps and will sell for $15.

Like all of the TSG stamp set...this stamp set is packed with amazing sentiments and images which can be used all year long!!

 I design this card around this lovely sentiment...I picked bright and cheery colors. This DP from Doodlebug Design~ HOMESPUN collection is a perfect match with the this image!!

A CAS card with just a little Baker's twine, a charm and of course some rhinestone and silver pearls from Pizzazz Aplenty!
 
I used the sketch from Clean & Simple Sunday Challenge.

This set features a bucket and a barrel that can be filled with all sorts of goodies ...some great Valentine & Easter images too!

A sweet bucket full of love!!!

I paired up October Afternoon~ Modern Homemaker papers and Mercy's sketch { Final Sketch ...I'm gonna miss them :(( }

Would you like a chance to win the "Buckets of Love" stamp set
Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their "Buckets of Love" Blog Hop Challenge post. After you have finished checking out the eye candy and have left some love, return to the TSG Blog and add your name to the Mr. Linky at the bottom of this Blog Hop Challenge post. A winner will be chosen randomly using a random number generator to receive their very own "Buckets of Love" stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday (Jan. 1st) during the Release Party Chat. ?
 

Next stop is  SANDRA's Blog...

Thanks for stopping by.. hope to see you all tomorrow for the Day #3 of TSG bloghop..

TSG~ Wonderful Winter Wishes Blog Hop!!!

Hello Everyone!!!

Welcome to Day 1 of There She Goes December Release Blog Hop challenge !

Hopefully you've come to my blog from Kim's's blog, but if not, please hop over to TSG BLOG to start at the beginning .

 

Today we're showcasing lovely winter themed stamp set by Torico

Wonderful Winter Wishes is a 4x6 stamp set that includes a total of 12 stamps and will sell for $15

How  sweet is this image??? ...love the sentiment too!

The gorgeous DPs are from Pink Paislee's Cupid Collection. I just added some 2mm clear rhinestones & Rimstones from Pizzazz Aplenty and diamond stickles for Sparkle!!

I've used Mojo Monday sketch for my card today...

Next one is with another cute image and a lovely sentiment!!

Really there is something about Winter...we had almost 2 feet of snow, spent half the day clean up our driveaway but still love the white stuff...everything looks so wonderful with a coat of white fluff!!

This stamp set comes with a fabulous background stamp which can be used all year long. I like making my own stamped pattern paper....it gives the opportunity to customize the colors!!

I used Webster's Pages papers and Sweet Stop sketch for this card...

 These cards are also for the following challenges...

Stamptacular Sunday - Snow Much Fun .

Pink Elephant- Winter Wonderland

Would you like a chance to win the "Wonderful Winter Wishes" stamp set ?

Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their "Wonderful Winter Wishes" Blog Hop Challenge post. After you have finished checking out the eye candy and have left some love, return to the TSG Blog and add your name to the Mr. Linky at the bottom of this Blog Hop Challenge post. A winner will be chosen randomly using a random number generator to receive their very own "Wonderful Winter Wishes" stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday (Jan. 1st) during the Release Party Chat.

 

Next stop is  SANDRA's Blog...

Thanks for stopping by.. hope to see you all tomorrow for the Day #2 of TSG bloghop..

Hi Everyone!!

Its time for new WoodwareUSA Weekly Challenge!!
This week's theme is easy peasy one...
Anything Goes!!

I used my new WW stamp set...Flower Bunnies...love these birdies!
The sentiment is from WW~ Mixed Greetings.


Simple rules for WW Weekly Challenge:
1. Your creation must be a new card.
2. Link directly to your creation with IN-Linkz.
3. If you use a Woodware USA stamp, you get an extra entry into our monthly drawing!

Thanks for stopping by...

Jodi's Birthday Hop !!!

Hello Everyone!!!
Welcome to  Jodi's birthday hop!!!
Today we're celebrating our super talented crafty friend ~JODI's birthday ...

If you're here from Julie Lacey's blog you're on the right track ...but if you're just join me now please hop over to Karen's blog to start this fabulous hop.

Happy Birthday JODI!!!!!

Here is a card for Jodi...I used TSG~Wrapped in Joy stamp set.

The lovely DPs are from SU and Bo Bunny.

I paired up CPS sketch # 155 and Colour Q's color combo for this card .

Next stop is fabulous Corinna's blog....

Thanks for stopping by!!!
Happy hopping....

Catch up time.....

Hi!!
Just a quick catch up !! I totally missed his post last week due to the laptop problem.
I want to share a few Christmas Thank You cards .
Over at ACLP we..the DT members used MME~ I Believe paper collection for a special post.
I used this lovely holiday Paper collection for thank you cards...

  CAS Thank you cards..I used MME~ I Believe papers and stamp set, some stickles and Red Baker's twine.
Super quick cards...

Here is a closer view..

I made a set of small cards for my Kiddos...

Another simple design...

These cards are for following challenges...

Cupcake Craft challenge: Thank you.

Craft Your Days Away - punches or die cuts .
Phindy's Place: Thank you


Hop over to ACLP blog to check out all  fab DT creations....

TSG~ Recycle It!!!

Hello Everyone!!!
Happy Monday!! We're covered in snow...and its still going on, it seems like two more days of just crafting...happy days :)
Today we've a fun challenge over at There She Goes blog...
RECYCLE IT!!!
This week we have to recycle something from Christmas to create a non-Christmas card. We can use wrapping paper, bows, ornaments, core gated cardboard, etc…the possibilities are endless!

I used TSG~ Dance Stamp set...I love this set!!

The plaid kraft paper is part of the wrapping paper I used this year and the gorgeous ribbon is from a Chocolate gift pack...a yummy gift from my Hubby's office!

 Just added some sparkle to the flower with some Diamond Stickles and  a frosted pearl from Pizzazz Aplenty.

This card is for the following challenges..

Stamping 411: sketch

       Stamps R Us - Anything Goes.

 The ABC Challenge - K is for Keep It Simple.

 Fab 'n' Funky - Quick and Easy Does It.

Crafty Pad - Anything goes .

Allsorts - Anything goes .

CES Challenge: Anything Goes.

Papertake weekly: Anything Goes!

To be eligible for the giveaway, you are to create a card that utilizes your recycled Christmas scraps, and then come back to the TSG Blog to add your name and a link to your project in the InLinkz that is located at the bottom of this challenge post. This challenge is open until the winner has been announced on the following Monday (Jan. 3rd). The winner will get a $5 gift certificate to use in the TSG Web store!

By participating in this challenge, you may also find yourself in the Trendsetting Spotlight that shines on the TSG Blog every Thursday. We will be on the look out to find challenge cards that stand out and show Trendsetting qualities. TSG stamps are not required to participate in the challenges but are appreciated :)


Thanks for stopping by...

I'm Back!!!

Hello And Happy Sunday Everyone!!
Hope you all had a wonderful Chrsitmas and got all you wished for...
Sorry for  MIA...my laptop suddenly decided to go for Tech hospital visit... Yep! somehow I manged to get a very bad Virus and had to send my laptop for fixing!! I missed all the online fun for few days, also some DT posting.
So here starts my catch up time with the 2010 last  CURTAIN CALL color combo...

What COOL colors!!!

As we're expecting 2 days of snowfall I used a Snowmen couple for my card today!!

A New Year card...using TSG~ Season's Greetings stamp set and October Afternoon papers.

Just added a cute snowman charm and few silver perals from Pizzazz Aplenty.

This card is for the following challenges..

Card Patterns: Sketch.

Catch The Bug - ringing in the new year

The Curtain Call Crew has samples to show you today, too, so make sure you stop by to see:

Christina MacLaren at Seaglass & Sentiments

Jean Martin at Stampin' Scrapper

Julie Lacey at Stamps & Taxes

Laurel Seabrook at Seabrook Designs

Makiko Jones at MakInk Studio

Monika Davis at M.A.D. Stamper

Silke Ledlow at My Life

and December Guest Designer, Maureen Plut at Buttons & Bling.

...then play along with us and post your Curtain Call Color Challenge creation using Mr. Linky back at Stacey's Stamping Stage.

I'll be back later with few CRAKs and few cards!
Thanks for stopping by...

CAS Christmas!!

Hello Everyone!!
Just a quick post...a little break from all the Holiday prepwork craziness!!
I wanted share with you all the CAS Holiday cards I made for all the teachers...


  I used  large snowflake& sentiment  from Verve~Glad Tidings stamp set  and single rimstone from Pizzazz Aplenty for each card.
Its was super quick and easy!!!

These cards are for the following challenges...

Kaboodle Doodles : CAS Christmas.

F4A42 – Christmas Cards “On the Fly”
Paper Playtime: Anything Christmas.
Critter challenge: Anything Chrsitmas.

Crafty Sentiments - Anything Goes

Sugar Sweet Paper Treats - Anything Goes

Christmas Card Challenge - Christmas.

Creative Inspirations - Christmas Anything Goes

Craft for passion: Christmas.

Thanks for stopping by....