Sweet Stamp Shop NEW release Blog Hop day 3

Hello, friends:}

This week the Sweet Stamp Shop Sweet Tooth gals have a blog hop to help reveal some new stamp sets that will be available on Thursday, October 6th!! We are on day 3 of our hop--If you came from the Sweet Stamp Shop Blog blog, you are in the right place-- if you would like to start from the beginning of the hop, please click HERE or go to the SSS blog.

**GIVEAWAY:::The SSS is giving away one new stamp set each day of the release--be sure to leave some love on all SSS Sweet Tooth gals' blogs for your chance to win today's featured set: Thanksgiving 'Owl'fits. 

This set is adorable! I said that for the last two stamp sets--and it's true! They all are adorable!! When I saw this set, I knew exactly what I wanted to make! I love love love that pie image--it reminds me of my fav pie {APPLE}! I cut up some Imaginise papers and paper pieced the pie image, added some rub-on utensils and a sentiment. PERFECT:) LOVE LOVE LOVE how this card turned out!

I have to admit that after looking at this photo--I was not happy with where the pie was located. I moved him down just a bit--now I LOVE it! 

Here are some details on our NEW stamp set release:::

• All NEW stamp sets will be available for purchase on Thursday, Oct. 6
• Buy 3 NEW stamp sets- get 1 (old/new) stamp set for FREE
• Buy 1 or 2 stamp sets and get 15% off with code OCT15 (ends Oct. 10)

That's it for me today. But don't forget to hop on over to Julie Ranae's blog for some more SSS craftiness! 

Believe me--the SSS DT have shared some amaZZZZZZZing creations this week! You will def. not want to miss out:} And leave some love (daily) on each DT's blog for your chance to win the featured stamp set!!!

Thanks for stopping by today! Be blessed.

Sweet Stamp Shop NEW release Blog Hop day 2

Hello, friends:}

This week the Sweet Stamp Shop Sweet Tooth gals have a blog hop to help reveal some new stamp sets that will be available on Thursday, October 6th!! If you came from Julie Ranae's blog, you are in the right place-- if you would like to start from the beginning of the hop, please click HERE or go to the SSS blog.

**GIVEAWAY:::The SSS is giving away one new stamp set each day of the release--be sure to leave some love on all SSS Sweet Tooth gals' blogs for your chance to win today's featured set: Watching TV. 

This set is adorable! I love all the images--but I picked the popcorn and sentiment for my tag today. I made a movie night gift/tag. I have a feeling I will be making at least 10 of these for a Friends' Movie Night! Super fun! I tried to make the popcorn with a bit of butter--even though I love love love extra butter! I just love how this turned out--perfect for movie night. **It doesn't look like a normal popcorn bag, but that is what the tag is tied to! 

Here are some details on our NEW stamp set release:::

• All NEW stamp sets will be available for purchase on Thursday, Oct. 6
• Buy 3 NEW stamp sets- get 1 (old/new) stamp set for FREE
• Buy 1 or 2 stamp sets and get 15% off with code OCT15 (ends Oct. 10)

That's it for me today. But don't forget to hop on over to Aga's blog for some more SSS craftiness! 

Believe me--the SSS DT have shared some amaZZZZZZZing creations this week! You will def. not want to miss out:} And leave some love (daily) on each DT's blog for your chance to win the featured stamp set!!!

Thanks for stopping by today! Be blessed.

Sweet Stamp Shop NEW release Blog Hop day 1

Hello, friends:}

This week the Sweet Stamp Shop Sweet Tooth gals have a blog hop to help reveal some new stamp sets that will be available on Thursday, October 6th!! If you came from Julie Ranae's blog, you are in the right place-- if you would like to start from the beginning of the hop, please click HERE or go to the SSS blog.

**GIVEAWAY:::The SSS is giving away one new stamp set each day of the release--be sure to leave some love on all SSS Sweet Tooth gals' blogs for your chance to win today's featured set: HAL'OWL'EEN OUTFITS. 

Today we are sharing images from the new stamp set HAL'OWL'EEN OUTFITS. Oh goooodness! This set is super cute. I have been wanting to make some candy dish decorations, and this set was the perfect match! I used the bats, spider, spider web, and cat silhouette images for these decorations. The tombstone was created by using my SCAL program (a square and half circle). I looooove how these turned out- simple and easy!

Here are some details on our NEW stamp set release:::

• All NEW stamp sets will be available for purchase on Thursday, Oct. 6
• Buy 3 NEW stamp sets- get 1 (old/new) stamp set for FREE
• Buy 1 or 2 stamp sets and get 15% off with code OCT15 (ends Oct. 10)

That's it for me today. But don't forget to hop on over to Aga's blog for some more SSS craftiness! 

Believe me--the SSS DT have shared some amaZZZZZZZing creations this week! You will def. not want to miss out:} And leave some love (daily) on each DT's blog for your chance to win the featured stamp set!!!

Thanks for stopping by today! Be blessed.

Operation Julie's Smile

Hello, friends:}


I have some special information to share with you today! I bet you've heard me talk about my friend, Julie Ranae, before! I first "met" Julie when I was asked to join The Play Date Cafe challenge...and it was just meant to be! Julie has been a super amazing friend, teammate, and leader! She is sooooo caring and super encouraging! We even met in person last Christmas--you can read about it HERE! 

Recently, Julie has undergone some oral surgery where she had her two front teeth pulled. My good friend, Nicole (owner of The Sweet Stamp Shop), has explained this situation well---
Many may know that a few weeks ago, Julie Ranae had to have emergency oral surgery resulting in the removal of her two front teeth.  The dentist at that time believed the best course of action would be to remove the rest of her teeth and replace them with permanents. (as to avoid *years* of dental work) Relieved at finding a solution to this major dental problem .. she visited the office for dental surgery the week. Unfortunately, it wasn't the visit she was expecting.  After the consultation and scheduling the surgery, the surgeon's office informed her that she would need to bring $4000 back to the appointment with her and they would proceed.  This amount would not include the 'dentures' to follow.

Here Julie is today, sitting without front teeth that were pulled with the belief that they would be replaced immediately. It is an overwhelming experience for our dear friend and one that I hope our creative community can help with.

I am super excited about our benefit blog hop called 'Operation Julie's Smile'. This hop will take place October 7-9. There are a variety of companies and design teams who will be participating in this hop to help raise funds for this benefit. So far, nearly $500 in prizes have been made available and will be awarded for both participants and those who donate!!!

Operation Julie's Smile is now accepting designers/teams who would like to be a part of the benefit hop.  If you are interested
in getting involved in this creative fundraising event, please contact Nicole Rixon at nicolehrixon@gmail.com  The deadline to be a part of the hop is Wednesday, Sept 28th.  Participants will be notified of the blog hop order between Oct 3rd-5th.

This blog hop is an opportunity to have fun, feature your design work and raise money for a friend in need.  A donation button will be made available to all who participate {see below}.


I hope you will join in the fun--and please pray about your involvement/donation! Don't forget--if you would like to participate in the hop, please contact Nicole. And here is a donation button if you feel so inclined to help out our friend, Julie!

THANKS so much for visiting-- your participation and donation mean so much!! THANK YOU!!! Many blessings:}

H{ippity} Hopping April 18

Hello, friends:}

It's my week of Growing in Unity!! Be sure to stop by each day {April 17-23} and leave some love for your chance to win several prizes!! Become a follower for an extra entry!! Gotta love prizes!! 

Today is also H{ippity} Hop!! HOOORAY! Be sure to stop by the Ippity blog for a complete list of participants! Love hopping around and seeing all the wonderful eye candy! 

I made these fortune cookies for the Paper Crafts April 2011 Gallery Challenge {wedding projects}. These cookies are perfect favors. Inside they say different things, but the one featured uses my Ippity Regal Greetings set [flourish-masked] and So This Is Love set. The cookies themselves have been embossed with Ippity's Regal Greetings image. LOVE how they turned out! **NOTE:: Thanks to Trav for great photos--mine were NOT that good! 

A great photo by Trav--so clever:}

And I made this fun Easter/Spring card for ABC DT challenge. I love love love this bunny from Ippity's Sweet Thoughts of Spring. I also used a sentiment from that set--I masked it and stamped it several times using my new A*Muse Studio inks {available from Julie Ranae}. LOVE LOVE LOVE! I also used Ippity's sketch challenge for this card. PERFECT! LOVE!

That's it for me today! Don't forget to head over to the Ippity blog for more blogs to hop! And while you are out and about in blogland...check out these challenges:::

• PDCC #77- tan, green, and white color story
• EIC #135- visiting Creating Is Fun
• ATU#29- using a sketch and Unity/Ippity stamps

Thanks so much for stopping by! LOVE when I get to share my creations with you!! I also LOVE Growing in Unity!! LOVE LOVE LOVE:) Blessings!

ps...don't forget to leave some comments all week! I've got Unity stamps to give away, plus a couple packages of goodies!! 

PDCC #77

Hello, friends:}

Another fun challenge starts today over at the The Play Date Cafe! This week our lovely Ruby has challenged us with this beautiful modern picture of greens, tans, and whites. And the PDCC has a fabulous sponsor: The Greeting Farm.  OH my--I've seen these super cute images and people over on my friend Jess's site....and I finally got the chance to play with their stamps! The Greeting Farm sent the PDCC DT some fun images to use for our cards--THANKS, GF!!

For my creation this week, I used my Camille GF stamp with basic green, white, and tan papers. It was really easy to paper piece this gal--and I wanted to give her highlights--but I'm not sure how to do the coloring...but I think she turned out super cute with "natural" hair! LOL!. I used some Thickers foam letters with some green rhinestones. Super easy card!

That's it for me--but you will want to jump on over to all these other amazing PDCC DT members' blogs! Our special Guest designer this week is Jessica Diedrich. So happy to have her on our team this week:} 

Sarah Anderson

Andrea Ewen

Ruby 2 Shoes

Julie Ranae

Jaclyn Miller

Michele Gross

Tracey Kuzniak

Jinny Newlin

Libby Hickson

Fiona Shultz

Colleen Dietrich {New Private Blend Designer}

Jessica Diedrich {Guest Designer}

Be sure to head over to The Play Date Cafe for ALL the details--remember to link up your creation before Tuesday, April 19th at 11:59pm. And don't forget to stop by our sponsor's site:: The Greeting Farm. All the information for this challenge is HERE over on the PDCC blog. Hope you will join in the fun!

Thanks so much for stopping by! LOVE LOVE LOVE my PDCC challenges! LOVE the team soooooo much:} And I love our players--we have the BESTEST players! Be blessed.

High Heels and the Unity/Moxie Fab challenge

Hello, friends:}


I just love my high heels! And I told Jimmi and Julie Ranae that I would do a post about heels! So gals--this is for you:}


I would like to introduce to you my newest loves:::
Love #1: {brand} Guess-- I just love this color (taupe). LOOOOOVE how sleek and sexy these shoes are! And HIGH! These are the shoes that I wore when I met Angela!! LOVE!

Love #2: Another Guess pair and in the same color! We call these the "Las Vegas shoes"--the bottom style was super popular out there in November last year. I just started wearing them....so I'm a bit behind. Still love them though!!

Love #3: {brand} Jessica Simpson-- Not so crazy about the color but I have to admit that these look HOT with white shorts and a green shirt! LOVE LOVE LOVE! Maybe I will take a pic of that outfit tomorrow!

And all these high heels inspired me to make a fashion 3D project for the Unity monthly challenge {fashion forward}. I used my Unity animal print [Just You] with the sentiment from To The Moon & Back, as well as the ticket [The Best Is Yet To Be]. On the ticket, I used Unity's Soiree and Such for the sentiment. LOVE how this shoe box turned out with the heels! This wasn't hard to make either! Makes me love this project MORE! This gift set/gift card holder also fits the Gift Wrap Challenge in the Moxie Fab World challenge. Perfect:}

  The whole thing--shoe box, lid, gift card for shopping, and shoes

Just one shoe--embossed and inked. LOVE it!

That's it for me today! Be sure to stop by tomorrow for more Play Date Cafe fun!! And later this week, I'll be bringing some Unity creations for FWF and EIC challenge projects too. And while I'm at it--I'll mention that the All Things Unity challenge {buttons} ends this Saturday! So link up HERE! 


Thanks so much for stopping by! LOVE sharing with you! Oh--and just in case you are wondering...I'm 5'9" on a bad day and 5'10" on a good day...and on a really good day with heels I can get to 6'2" or 3"!! LOVE IT! Be blessed:}