To Enjoy......

Hello Everyone!!

Happy Friday!! Wow!! The week went by pretty fast!

I just wanted to share a card with you all. I trying to get back on my 100% crafting life but its not happening yet we're still for the ship to arrive with our stuff...hopefully its comes soon I need my sewing machine & other crafty tools.

Anyway, here is a simple card using Unity KOM & lovely American Crafts papers...

Love the new American Crafts~ Hello sunshine paper collection. I also used a bit of the American Crafts~ Classics for paper piecing. The main image is from Unity Feb KOM and sentiment is also from Unity Stamps.

I added lots of pearls, bling and some Metallic twine from Pizzazz Aplenty! Thanks Judy for yummy twine samples!

 This card is for the following challenges...
CPS: sketch

Paper Romance : Bling.

Make it Monday with Kraft Outlet : Spring Cleaning with Kraft .

Thanks for stopping by...

Have a great weekend!!

Mitten Weather!!

Hello Everyone!!!
Its a very cold morning here in NJ...with few flying snowflakes here and there!
Today is the perfect day for the new A CRAFTY PLACE CHALLENGE.....
as we ...the DT gals are using the lovely Cosmo Cricket~ Mitten Weather paper collection.

Its a sketch challenge this week...

here is the fab sketch by JONI.
Now my card...

Papers: Cosmo Cricket~MittenWeather; Stamps: Claudia & Co.PJ~ Winter Ella and  Emma; Cluadia & Co.~ So Random sentiments; Teal Baker's Twine; Neenah Classic Crest cardstock; EK Success Scalloped square Punch; Button;Bling; Spellbinders dies;

Warm and cozy little Puddle Jumper!!
I just wanted to let you all know that its not a new PJ stamp but I mixed two images to create a new one...its the best feature of C & Co. PJ stamps... sounds strange??? Let me show you the images...

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Thats what I call a deal...more stamps for the price of one!!!
Talking about deals...Cosmo Cricket ~ Mitten Weather crafting Kit( 59 pieces) is on sale for $8.99 only ..
check out HERE.

This card  is for the following challenges...
Paper Romance - winter .
Stampin' B's - turquoise, purple and shiny .
Hodge Podge Shop  - Birthday cards .


Okay!! Did you know this week's prize is ....

WOW!!!!

Make sure to check out ACLP blog for fabulous DT inspirations...
Also don't forget to stop by at ACLP blog on Thursday for a BIG announcement!!!!

Thanks for stopping by...

Tag It!!!

Hello Everyone!!!

This week's WWchallenge is "ANYTHING GOES"...super easy one!!!

So here is something little different from me...a tag.
A beautiful tag makes any gift extra special...

Sorry for the poor photography...taking photo of tag/bookmark and glittered project is a real challenge for me.

Now What do you all think about fabulous New set????

It is BIRD SONG.. one of the many new stamps now available in WW store.

Its one of my new favorites...loooove the birdcage.I just didn't make tagfront ...I also managed to finish the back of it...

I used Mixed Greetings stamp set for back.

I also used the flower from the Birdsong set to create my own background .

This tag is for the following challenges...
PPA: Color combo.

Stamp Simply: Tags are fun!!

Tag Tuesday: Front and Back.

Paper Romance - lots of whatever you want ..I used lots of layers.

AiFactory  - Anything you'd find in the garden.

Make sure to join us for WoodwareUSA NEW stamp set Blog Hop on Monday , Nov 8th...
Did I mention there will be prizes!!!
So mark your calender.

Thanks for stopping by...

TSG~ Recipe Challenge

Hello Everyone!!

Today ..its my turn to host There She Goes challenge as a Trendsetter...

So I decide to go with a recipe challenge.

Jus few things I love....

-Kraft card base

-Black, White and a splash of color

-Dry Embossing

 I used Orange as my color splash...

The lovely stamp set is Autumn Mosaic ....its full of wonderful fall themed images & Sentiments.

A CAS card for this time of the year...hope you all will play along with this recipe....

To be eligible for theTSG giveaway, you are to create a card that uses the recipe and post a direct link to your project HERE. This challenge is open until the winner has been announced on the following Monday (10-18-2010). 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 :)

This card is also for the following challenges..

Taylored Expressions - SKETCH

Paper Sundaes - Change of seasons.

Our Daily Bread Designs - Use leaves.

No Time To Stamp - Back to nature.

Stamp Man - Autumn.

Stampin' for the Weekend - Autumn colors.

Charisma Cardz - Autumn colors.

Paper Romance - Halloween or fall card .

Make sure to check out TSG blog for more DT inspirations.... 

Thanks for stopping by..

Marvin ...

Hello friends!!
Do you guys remember Marvin Trick Or Treat?????

He is one of Marina's fabulous creations... you can find him in The Stamping Bazar store..you can still get ALL THREE Marvin the Bat digis (including this one!) for the reduced price of $10.00! Just visit this page on The Stamping Bazaar store if you'd like to buy the full set, or this one if you want Marvin Trick or Treat alone.

I created a little trick or treat scene inside the card with Recollection DP....

Just punched out several  circles from the patterned paper to make my own embellishment..

The sentiment is from There She Goes ~ Hauntingly Delightful set.

This cute card is for the following challenges...
Tuesday Morning Sketches - sketch

Cute Card Thursday - make your own embellishments
I did it Creations-Halloween
One Stitch at a Time-Halloween
Lexi's Creations-Spooky
Simon Says Stamp-Halloween
Paper Romance-Halloween
Stamp Insanity-Halloweeen
ECP challenges: Halloween

Be sure to check out the TSB blog for fabulous DT samples...

Inky Impressions Blog Hop..

Welcome to INKY IMPRESSIONS New Release Blog Hop...
If you here from Kerri's blog you're right on track but if you're joining me now ...please go to Inky Impressions blog to start from the beginning.

Meet Nickie ..... she is Running Late For School!

Just like my daughter on the 1st day of Middle school...its an hour earlier than elementary school.

Nickie is soooooo cute!

I've used Sassafras Lass DP and Inky Apple charm for my card .

Paper pieced the backpack...love the stripes .

This card is for the following challenges...
Mercy's Tuesday sketches:

Scrappy Frogs  - Make your own flowers .
Let's Ink It Up - NO DIGI STAMPS, use a charm and your favorite stamp .
Kenny K's Krafty Girlz  - stitch it .
Tuesday Morning Sketches - Handmade flowers .
Shabby Tea Room - School theme.
Freshly Brewed - Paper piecing  .
Cooking It Up With Katie - Ribbon, metal, something sweet ...how about this sweet girlie and the apple.
Paper Romance - Handmade flowers


Make sure to leave a comment on each blog along the way... one lucky winner will be chosen from a random blog.
The prize will be announced at the last stop the Inky Impressions Challenge Blog!!

Next stop is CHERYL....

 

Good Luck!!

Happy hopping! 

 

Special challenge...

Hello Everyone!

Today we've a special Challenge over at SOME ODD GIRL  blog....

Some Odd Girl is teaming up with Operation Write Home to help celebrate their Birthday!

Click HERE for all the deets..

Here is my card for the good cause...

She is BIRTHDAY TIA.... one of the forthcoming digi member of Some Odd Girl family..

You can get her as a FREEBIE  over at OWH blog...

The lovely papers are from October Afternoon collection.. and the sentiment is from Hero Arts!

This card is also for the following challenges..

SFYTT: sketch

Die Cut Dreams: Sweet little Girls+ digi.

Paper Romance: OWH - Christmas or Birthday cards..

Ooh La La creations: Stripes.

The Wild flower Patch: stripes.

So play along with us  and create some lovely cards for the troops.

Simple rules to follow...

1) Birthday Theme

2) Follow the OWH Guidelines

3) Must show your addressed envie in your card photo.

Here is a sneak peek of the entire Tinies Release!

One lucky winner gets to pick 4 new digis from this release...how cool is that!

 Each qualifying entry gets you one ticket in the hat, use a Some Odd Girl digi and you get two! This challenge is also a lil different in that it has a shorter deadline: because of mailing, entries are due by Sept 22 at midnight EST.

I've atleast 15 cards ready for OWH ..just have to pack them in a box and mail ....Saturday I've to stop the post office :)
I'll try to take some pics of all cards before mailing...I'll post it here soon.

Curtain Call Act #47

Hello Everyone!!!
Are you ready for a new CURTAIN CALL color challenge???

Love this week's clean and simple inspiration... so I decided to go with a CAS card..

This Stamp is from Unity Stamps~ Donna Downey collection... I like this image a lot...the sentiment is from Unity KOM.

This card is for the following challenges..

FTL#107

Alphabet challenge: T is for Tree.

Gingersnap Creations: Punches.

Paper Romance: CAS.

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

Christina MacLaren ~ Seaglass & Sentiments

Jean Martin ~ Stampin' Scrapper

Julie Lacey ~ Stamps & Taxes

Laurel Seabrook ~Seabrook Designs

Makiko Jones ~ MakInk Studio

Monika Davis ~ M.A.D. Stamper

Silke Ledlow ~ My Life

Stacey Schafer ~ Stacey's Stamping Stage

Teresa Kline ~Enjoy the VA Sunshine

and September Guest Designer, Vicki Dutcher ~All I Do is Stamp.

...then play along with us and post your Curtain Call Color Act 47 Challenge creation using Mr. Linky over at Stacey's Stamping Stage.

Thanks for stopping by..

Party On!!!

Hello Everyone!!

Happy Friday!! Its a long weekend for USA...so Party On!!!

This week's WOODWARE USA challenge is an easy ,peasy one.

ANYTHING GOES!!

Everybody loves this challenge... me too!

This week I inked up my new A DOG"S LIFE stamp set...SUUUUUUPER Cut!! the lovely papers are from October Afternoon. Just some simply stitching and glitter...a fun card ready in minutes!

Inspired by our lovely DT sister Rachel...I finished the inside of the card too...Usually I 'm the lazy one...lol!

MIXED GREETINGS stamp set is fabulous...you can find almost every sentiment of celebration..thank you and many more...

This fun card is for the following challenges...

ESS sketch thursday: sketch#99

Cards for Men: Long Summer days..

C.RA.F.T: Man's best friend.

Paper Romance: FurryFriends.

Challenge up For Life: Celebrations

So join in...its an open challenge. Share your projects with us..HERE.

Thanks for stopping by..

Have a fun filled weekend!

Some cute ones....

Hello Everyone!!

Happy Wednesday! Today I'll share with two of my TSB creations..

I'm having a blast creating with Marina's cute Stamps..she super talented, love how she designs them...she makes shading & coloring very easy by with the guide shading lines on the digis..

First its MIKEY THE FOX... he is available as Digi.

Cute! Isn't it ??

I used lovely Webster's Pages papers and Studio G sentiment for this card. Somehow when I saw Mikey this sentiment  felt so perfect for this card.

This card is for the fab following challenges....

Card Patterns: sketch

The Shabby Tea Room: A little bit of Metal.

Paper Romance: Metal heads.

Stampin' for the weekend: Anything Goes.

Now meet sweet BIKKIE WITH COOKIE... you can get him as Rubber stamp & Digi.

He is enjoying a lovely bite now...I love this particular Cosmo Cricket ~ Togetherness patterned paper..polka dots, grey/yellow all my faves.

This card is for the following challenges..

Sketchy Thursdays: Sketch.

Let's ink it up: ANYTHING GOES with a twist - use the colour yellow .

Pixie Dust Studio: Go crazy with Polka Dots.

Aly's Sunday Challenge: Get Dotty. 

Lollipop crafts: Buttons and Ribbons.

Check out The Stamping Bazar Blog for the fabulous DT creations...

Thanks for stopping by...

Wishing you.....

Hello Everyone!!!

Its time for another Chi-Chi Memories creations....

Here is Freddie...cute little elephant!!!

I've used Chi-Chi Memories Sketch challenge 's Sketch  for this card....there is a big prize for grab..the entire Summer Fun Digi and clip art sets.

The sentiment is from Hero Arts.

This card is for the following challenges...

Chi-Chi Memories: Sketch

Just Us Girls: Color Combo.

Sentimental Sundays: For Men.

Dare U 2 Digi Stamp: Stitching.

Digi Doodle Shop Bests: Use some scraps.

Paper Romance: Stitching.

OSSAT: Digital.

So to play along with CCM.Sketch challenge...make sure to Link  your Entry HERE by July 28th.

Have a great day!!!!