TSG~Penguin Pals Blog hop!!

Hello Everyone!!!

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

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

TSG has a big announcement today and it has been soooo hard trying to keep it under wraps!!
 TSG has joined up with Di Carubia (of Di’s Digi Downloads) to offer you exclusive TSG stamp sets that feature Di’s adorably whimsical illustrations!! For Di’s first TSG stamp set, she has illustrated these penguins that are too cute for words. They can also be combined with a variety of other images from the set for even more versatility and fun!!


{Penguin Pals is a 4x8 stamp set that includes a total of 16 stamps and will sell for $18.} 

We're going to love this cute stamp set!!! I love penguins a lot!
Here is my first card...


Love teh sentiment and the fonts...beautiful!!
I've used lovely Crate Paper~Snow Day papers today. The ribbon is from Michaels ...its perfect match for this set!!
Luckily I had the magenta frosted pearls from Pizzazz Aplenty ...it matched with  the ribbon too!!

The card sketch is from Taylored Expressions..

I've one more Penguin wishes for you all..

Cute!!!
I paired up Sweet Sunday sketch#94 and Basic Grey~ Jovial papers for this card...



Would you like a chance to win the Penguin Pals stamp set? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Penguin Pals 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 Penguin Pals stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday (Nov. 27) 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~ 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..

Miss you bunches...

Hello Everyone!!

Happy Monday!! Lets start the week with new There She Goes Challenge ,TSG74..

This week Iwona a.k.a Chupa has a lovely inspiration challenge for us.

Here is my take on this fab inspiration .. love the fun colors!!

I've used Dream A New Dream stamp set ....and the sentiment is from Sweet Pea mini set.

This card is for the following challenges..

Taylored Expressions - SKETCH

Paper Sundaes - Things with wings

Digi Doodle Shop's Best - Embossing

To be eligible for the giveaway, you are to create a card that is inspired by the provided picture, 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 (Oct. 4). 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 :)

You do not need to have a blog to be able to participate in the TSG Challenges! You can simply add the URL link from your project after it has been uploaded to your online craft gallery. If you upload your card to an online craft gallery, please use the keyword TSG74 so we can check out your beautiful work!

Make sure to check out TSG blog for fabulous DT inspiration projects...

Spotlight GDT!!

Hello Everyone!!
Today I've something special to share. This post was due in morning but I'm dealing with a very nasty computer virus.. my hubby fixed it yesterday but  again I had lots of trouble today!

Anyway , I hope its gone for good..

So here is a special card and news...

I'm...

I made Top3 list for Delightful challenges last week and WENDY asked me to be GDT this week.

Thanks Wendy!

Here is the Cutie...Toby..Wizard Toby!

I used Taylored Expression sketch for this card..

The lovely Halloween papers are from Cosmo Cricket~ Matilda collection.

The sentiment is from Studio G stamps.

I have added  lots of fine glitter to the image... you can't see it much in the photo but it looks very sparkly up front....so it works perfectly for Aly's Sunday Challenge.

Make sure to check out  Digital Delights Blog for all the fabulous stamps and creations...

Thanks for stopping by...

Our new...

Hello Everyone!!

Meet our new Cutest member of the PINK CAT STUDIO digi family..

This week's release features BLOBBY in various fun style...

Isn't he super cute!!! I love him.

If you make any purchase today at PCS store you will recieve LILY LOVES TO SHOP image FREE!!

Its only valid for today!

Here is my BLOBBY creations...

He is Birthday Blobby...perfect for birthdays of any age...

This card is for the following challenges..

Sweet Sunday sketch:

Curtain Call: Color Combo.

Aud Sentiments: Anything Goes..

Critter Sketch Challenge: A boy card with a little glitter..I've glitter on the party hat and the cake,hope you all can see..

Now meet funny BLOBBY...

Really this image cracks me up!

I love this PEEBLES paper...cute!

I've used Taylored Expression sketch for this card.

 

Check out Pink Cat Studio blog for fabulous DT inspiration....

Thanks for stopping by!

Last sneak peek...

Hello Everyone!!

One last sneak before the  PINK CAT STUDIO big Christmas in July release...

Sweeeeeeeeet!! Isn't it??

I've used Basic Grey papers and Taylored Expression Sketch for this one..

 

Make sure to check back tomorrow for entire PCS release and more eye candy...

Pile It on DT card...

Hello Everyone!!!

Happy Sunday! Hope you all are enjoying the summer days...

This week's fun Pile It On Challenge is :SUMMER SHOWERS"

I used Crissy Armstrong's Whimsy stamps Digi image.... this digi was created and offered free for a good cause..read about it HERE. As I  wanted to send a card to Jayme  but not for the prizes so I waited till the RAK got over..

This card is for the following challenges: 

Pile it On - Summer showers

Taylored Expressions - sketch

Sweet Stampin' Challenge Blog #30 - doodles

Color Throwdown #96 -Color combo

Simon Says Stamp - 1 image; 2 DPs & 3 embellies.... the sentiment is stamped on a piece of scrap old DP...it also had a little red on it which I covered with little paper lace.

Meljen's Designs #11 - sparkle, glitter & bling..... hardly the picture is showing the glitter on the bathing suit :(

Wee Memories: In Stitches.

Allsorts: Lace and/or Buttons.

Sentimental Sundays: Summertime+ sentiment.

Stampavie and more: dots.

So play along with PIO challenge...and make sure to post your entry HERE by June 19th.

B'day Flower....

Hello Everyone!!

Its time for CUPCAKE INSPIRATION CHALLENGE,CIC#57...

actually its a day full cake and cupcakes for me ...tomorrow is my Daughter~ Anushka's 9th birthday( she is growing too fast...)  so we having a rock climbing party today...I've a busy day ahead so I'm gonna make this post short and sweet..

Here is my card for this yummy inspiration..

I made this gorgeous tissue flower as a focal point of card today...very simple yet sweet one. This Cuttlebug embossing folder is exact match with the embossing on the fondant...

I used Memory Box papers , Fiskar's border punch and a sentiment from Papertrey Ink.

This card is also for the following challenges:

Taylored Expression: Sketch

Cute Card Thursday: Make your Own...I made the tissue flower.

Make sure to stop by HSE store for storewide 35% off Sale...things are flying off the shelves so grab them now...

I've to rush now...have a fabulous day!!!

CIC#53...

HAPPY EASTER!!!

Hope you have a wonderful day with your loved ones..

Its time for CUPCAKE INSPIRATION Challenge CIC53...

How gorgeous is this !!

Here is my take on this week's inspiration...

This super cute mouse is one of the new Stampavie Tina Wenkle stamps...love it. I used the bright and cheery Bella Blvd.~ All Inclusive collection for this card. All the 3 new BB collections are fabulous... I like them all...speaking of which all Bella Blvd and Imaginisce products are available in Hope Stamps Eternal for 25% off (no code required) until  Saturday April 10 ! Check it out!!

This card is also for these challenges...

Taylored Expression: Sketch

Charisma cardz: Animal Magic.

Crafty Creations: Anything goes.

Just Add Ink: open.

For fun Challenges: Anything Goes..

S2G Twisted Thursday: Anything Goes.

Cooking It up with Katie: New( New papers), Old( Button), Sweet( sweet image).

Make sure to check the fabulous creation of all HSE Sweeties...

COLLEEN  , KAREN , KELLI , KRISTIN, MICHELLE,  TERESA .

To play along post a direct link to project HERE by next Saturday April 10th.....
::::::::::::::Supplies::::::::::::
Papers: Bella Blvd.~ All Inclusive, Bazzill, Neenah white.
Stamps: Stampavie, Papertrey Ink .
Sentiment: Hero Arts.
Copics, Nesties, Buttons,Martha Stewart butterfly punch, Blings.

Have a happy crafty day :o)

Wishing...

Finally I got a chance to play with my Unity March kit....

I used this week's Taylored Expression's sketch,  Making Memories~ Flutter and Pink Paislee~ 365 Degree for this card.The sentiment is from Verve Stamps~Let It Shine stamp set.The sun and clouds are scrap pieces of  DCWV paper pad.

Taylored Expression: Sketch

Moxie Fab: Picking Up the Pieces

Papertake weekly: Open theme..

Raise the bar: April showers---Weather based project..

Have a happy crafty day :o)

WFK Wednesday challenge #7...

Hello Everyone!!!

Happy Wednesday!! Time for another WILDFLOWER KIDS WEDNESDAY CHALLENGE...

This week Jen has a lovely challenge theme for us..

Ribbon and handmade flowers

 Create a project or card that uses ribbon and handmade flowers… none of those store bought flowers.

Meet Birthday Ivy.. she will be available in WFK store on  march 31st.. Jen's magic worked again, she has designed a  bunch of adorable images for forthcoming WKF Birthday release..check back later for more sneak peeks..

I have used fabulous Basic Grey ~Kioshi papers  for card and the flower...simply punched scallop circles, made tiny cuts for the petals and added a brad to finish my flower.

This card is also for the following challenges..

Taylored Expression : sketch

La La Land crafts: Make your own flowers.

Penny's Paper crafty  challenge: Birthday..

Totally Gorjuss: Ribbon

Creative Card Crew: Going Dotty..

 

To play along post your card or project on your blog or online gallery with the tag WFWC7 and add a direct link to project HERE by midnight CST March 30, 2010.

:::::::::::Supplies:::::::::::

Papers: Basic Grey ~ Kioshi, Bazzill, Neenah white.

Image: Wild flower kids stamps.

Sentiment: Hero Arts.

Copics, Cuttlebug Fleur de Lis embossing folder, Ribbon, sewing machine/thread, jeweled brads, ZVA creative pearls, white gel pen, Nesties.

Have a happy crafty day :o)

Baby Boy...

Hi All!!!

As I always say this is the YUMMY part of my Sunday...yep!! time for Cupcake Inspiration challenge#50, CIC50..

Today I picked the colors of the cupcake as inspiration for a Baby Boy card. I used Cosmo Cricket~ Garden Variety paper and super cute Basic Grey ~Happy stamp set for my card. The baby in the pod is  Cricut ~ New arrival cartridge cut. Did you all see the smiling baby face...actually the BG stamp set comes with an itty bitty baby face stamp..I used that on the Cricut cutout to make the face..just perfect , I love BG mini stamp sets because you get awesome deal for $1.69....

Did a bit of embossing with Cuttlebug Swiss dot and button border folders..also used my fave EK Success Embossed Curve border punch.

I finished the inside of the card with a lovely sentiment from the same Basic Grey mini stamp set...

This card is also for the following challenges..

Taylored Expressions : Sketch

Fussy and Fancy Friday : Green.

Crafty Catz: Something for boys... a baby boy card.

Raise the bar: Go Green.

Crazy 4 challenges:  A man's thing...in my case its a little man's thing..lol.

Pal Paper Arts: Color combo

Clearly iStamp: Think Green.

My Time to Craft: Kids Kardz.

A great welcome to Karen Giron....our new HSE Sweetie. Make sure to check all of our fabulous HSE Sweeties' blog for their yummy creations...

COLLEEN , KAREN , KELLI , KRISTIN, MICHELLE,  TERESA .

::::::::::::::Supplies::::::::::::

Paper: Cosmo Cricket~ Garden Variety, Bazzill cardstock.

Stamp: Basic Grey ~ HAPPY stamp set.

Ink: Memento Black, Colorbox.

Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder, Cricut~ New Arrival cart., EK Success Embossed border punch,

PTI vintage button, Twine,white gel pen.

Have a happy crafty day :o)

Surprise Bear!!!!

Hi All!!!

Here is my first card as PIXIE COTTAGE stamps  Guest designer. I'm so excited to work with all the fabulous Pixie Cottage ladies ...a super talented group of crafters!!!

The Theme is "GREEN"..

AWWW!!! A cute bear peeking ..." Suprise Bear "...love it!

Today for the first time Pixie Cottage have a free digi givaway for you all...

so head over to Pixie Cottage blog to get this cute one....and play along with us...

This card is also for few other  challenges...

Taylored Expressions : sketch#103

Copic Creations: Green.

Stampin' for the weekend: MONOCHROMATIC

Cute Card Thursday: lucky green!!

Fairy Fun Friday: Lucky green!

S2G: Green..

One Stop Craft: Sew simple.

:::::::::::::Supplies::::::::::::

Paper: Cosmo Cricket~Material girl, Bazzill cardstocks.

Stamps: Pixie Cottage.

Sentiments: Hero Arts.

Copics, Spellbinders dies, EK Success Border punch,Cuttlebug embossing folder, ribbon,Copic ABS, Ek Success circle punches,White gel pen, button,Sewing machine, sakura Stardust pen.

Have a happy crafty day :o)