Santa Melvin....Sweet Stamp Shop Christmas:}

Hello, friends:}

I'm back with another Sweet Stamp Shop creation. It's my day over on the SSS blog--so be sure to stop by there and leave some love! Today we are making an owl into Santa;)


I've used one of my very first SSS sets {Melvin & Vernie} for my card. I LOVE that owl! He is perfect for paper piecing...and for dressing up! When I saw THIS set {Thanksgiving Owl-fits}, I knew I wanted to make Melvin into Santa Owl. I love his little hat and that beard cracks me up! LOVE LOVE LOVE!! **I do wish that you could see his mustache better. I thought about adding liquid applique to his hat/beard....maybe next time! I also used my SSS Sweet Alpha Doodle stamp set for the sentiment. I'm a BIG believer in saying "MERRY CHRISTMAS"--and I wanted CHRIST to stand out (since Jesus is the reason for the season!). So I broke up the sentiment and used two inks. The ribbon {which is available HERE at The Ribbon Carousel} adds just the right amount of pop! My design is pretty CAS--LOVE it! I'm also entering this in the Paper Issues Holiday Madness challenge:) 

If you look really close--you can see that I used my Copic YG91 Putty and E55 Light Carmel on Melvin's body--it was my first time using them! I think I did pretty good:) 

That's it for me today--Be sure to stop by the Sweet Stamp Shop blog for more info on this project and to see what the owner of SSS, Nicole, has been up to! 

And if you have some extra time, please stop by our YouTube channel (I am hoping to upload a NEW video this week!!!!), our FB page, follow us on Twitter  and link up any creations you have made using SSS images on Flickr. 

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be blessed:) 

Sweet Stamp Shop Halloween Owl-fits

Hello, friends:}

I'm back with another Sweet Stamp Shop creation. It's my day over on the SSS blog--so be sure to stop by there and leave some love!

I'm sharing some fun Halloween envelopes that I made using my SSS Halloween Owl-fits stamp set. ***This stamp set is on sale and will be shipped quickly so you can get your images just in time for your Halloween needs! Click HERE to order. I have to be honest again--since Trav and I don't decorate for holidays, including Halloween....we hardly ever get any Trick Or Treaters. Actually, we have NEVER had anyone stop by for candy. 


So I made some fun homemade pixie stick candies/decorations. I used some Divine Twine (available HERE at The Ribbon Carousel) and stapled at the ends of my container/straw. I added some of the images from my Halloween Owl-fits SSS set for decoration. EASY! Perfect for....me! I love pixie sticks;) 

My favorite decoration--the cat and moon! SOOOOOOOO cute:)

I also made these envelopes for Olsen and Trav. They don't have to dress up to get their treat....I just wanted to share some good candy (or dog treats) with them! I love this first one. It's for Trav. It's got Vernie dressed up with a fancy glittered mask! LOVE it! I added some orange and plum Divine Twine (available at The Ribbon Carousel) for the finishing touches. The papers {Best Creations} are from my friend, Em!!! I put some Twizzlers in the envelope...but I don't think Trav likes those. Guess I will be getting him different candies:)

This next envelope was simple and easy to make. This is for Olsen--I'm putting a note on the pumpkin paper and adding a small dog treat inside. I used the same SSS set and twine as my last envelope, along with black net ribbon from the RCC. The great thing about this envelope--it can be reproduced quickly!! And you can actually use it for your Trick Or Treaters!! FUN! 

And this Halloween banner was created using the same SSS Halloween Owl-fits set--I made it (and shared it Tuesday) for the Ribbon Carousel challenge--read more about it HERE. **I just cannot get enough of those bats! They are super super cute! 

That's it for me today--I just love using my SSS images! This Halloween Owl-fits is PERFECT for Halloween:)


Be sure to stop by the Sweet Stamp Shop blog for more info on this card and to see what the owner of SSS, Nicole, has been up to! And if you have some extra time, please stop by our YouTube channel, our FB page, follow us on Twitter  and link up any creations you have made using SSS images on Flickr. 

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be blessed:)

Father's Day--in October?

Hello, friends:}

I'm back with another Sweet Stamp Shop creation. It's my day over on the SSS blog--so be sure to stop by there and leave some love!

I've created a Father's day card....I know, I'm thinking ahead! I just couldn't help myself when I saw that TV image from SSS's Watching TV set! I knew I had to make a Father's day card with it!!! The papers are from BasicGrey--I thought they were perfect for a masculine theme! This was a pretty easy card! LOVE it:) Hope my FIL likes it--it's for him.

That's it for me today--be sure to stop by the Sweet Stamp Shop blog for more info on this card and to see what the owner of SSS, Nicole, has been up to! And if you have some extra time, please stop by our YouTube channel (I added a crafty tip video last week), our FB page, follow us on Twitter  and link up any creations you have made using SSS images on Flickr. 

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be blessed:)

Operation Julie's Smile blog hop Oct. 7-10

Hello, friends:}

Today is a BIG day in blogland--we are having a benefit blog hop for Julie Ranae. If you came here from Nicole Rixon's blog, then you are in the right spot. If not, you may want to start from the beginning at the Sweet Stamp Shop's blog and take your time! You have ALL WEEKEND to hop with us and win prizes!! 


Many of my followers know that I am on the SSS and PDCC with her....and I would consider Julie as one of my best friends! She is always there with advice, love, support, encouragement....she is the BESTEST:} I wanted to share a small story about this hop and Julie-- 

Nicole Rixon, owner of Sweet Stamp Shop put together this benefit after finding out about this situation and before Julie Ranae knew it, it took flight! Because she is an event organizer by trade, she has taken on the job of organizing all of the blogs in this hop as her way of ‘working overtime’ for what she needs, the same as if she were able to work overtime at an outside job to pay for the work to be done. It is the goal of all of these generous friends & sponsors to help make this situation more do-able for our friend so that she can share a brand new smile with all of us soon. If there is anything you can do to help with a financial donation, there is a donation button ready for you to click.  Any amount is appreciated and ALL DONATIONS will be eligible for prizes from our sponsor pool of over $2500.

Here is a bit of information about our prizes: We have over $2500 in prizes donated by very generous companies [a complete list of sponsors will be listed on the SSS blog].

Prizes will be drawn for the following: 

1) from Blog comments left 

2) from Paypal Donation list {donation button found below or on my sidebar}




For my creation, I used my Sweet Tooth stamp set by SSS. I thought it would be appropriate! I saw an add from My Favorite Things stating a deal that was the "triple scoop special". It made me think of Julie--she's triple scoop sweet:} Then I saw a sketch by Ingrid that I wanted to use. And this is what I came up with--LOVE it! LOVE the papers and the triple scoops--love those alphas {by My Little Shoebox}!!! And I just LOOOOVE these ribbons, available at The Ribbon Carousel!

That's it for me--be sure to stop by the next blog on this hop::: CAS-ual Fridays! If you get lost at any time, just stop by the SSS blog for a complete list of participants! Make sure you leave a comment here before you go so that you can have a chance at the amazing prizes up for grabs and if you can--please make a donation so we can help bring back a new smile for Julie! And don't forget that you have ALL WEEKEND to leave comments and love for everyone, donate, and win prizes! 


THANKS so much for stopping--and THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for all your support for our friend, Julie!! This means a lot to her--and to me:} Be blessed!

Owl You Doin'?

Hello, friends:}

I'm back with another Sweet Stamp Shop creation-- I just can't get enough of these images! It's my day over on the SSS blog--so be sure to stop by there and leave some love! 

Today I'm sharing a card using the Melvin and Vernie set. LOVE those little owls! I was inspired by this mini album by Teri Anderson. I just love her!! I wish my card was a bit more "Teri-like"...I loved her sketch and it worked perfectly for my card!! I used some BasicGrey paper {Pyrus} and some burlap ribbon. Easy!! And super cute! 

I also wanted to share some special projects made by my favorite little friends, Ayden and Ilana! They are the cutest little ones!! They stopped by our house a couple of weeks ago and wanted to get inky! I love this pic of them sharing my chair and desk! They both used the SSS Melvin and Vernie stamp set. I think we have some future crafters here:)

Notice Ayden drawing on my mat! LOL!

Ayden with his glittered owl. He has used sharpies and crayons to color along with some gems for accents:}

Ilana and her super amazing project! LOVE how she wrote her name so neatly and colored the owl with so many colors! BEAUTIFUL:) Ilana has also used sharpies, glitter, and gems (notice the gem branch under the owl!). 

That's it for me today--be sure to stop by the Sweet Stamp Shop blog for more info on this card and to see what the owner of SSS, Nicole, has been up to! And if you have some extra time, please stop by our YouTube channel (I'm hoping to add a video tutorial of my tooth keeper SOON!), our FB page, follow us on Twitter  and link up any creations you have made using SSS images on Flickr. 

Thanks so much for stopping by! 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:}

Sweet Stamp Shop creation

Hello, friends:)

I'm back with another Sweet Stamp Shop card. I am super excited about these stamps! Super cute images--easy to use--and fun to paper piece! The perfect recipe for amazing creations:)

Today I'm sharing another birthday card, but this time I used the Scootin' By stamp set. I used some Echo Park papers to make a super fun birthday theme. I love all the presents on the back of the scooter! I did stamp the sentiment "happy birthday" three times on the inside--just forgot to take a pic of it before I mailed it out! 

That's it for me today--be sure to stop by the Sweet Stamp Shop blog for more info on this card and to see what the owner of SSS, Nicole, has been up to! And if you have some extra time, please stop by our YouTube channel (I added a crafty tip video last week), our FB page, follow us on Twitter  and link up any creations you have made using SSS images on Flickr. 

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be blessed:)

ps...and since today's theme is birthdays, we might as well wish Jessica Hoover and Libby Hickson a HAPPY HAPPY birthday! Hope you both had a special day:)

Giveaway information--plus another GIVEAWAY for Sweet Stamp Shop

Hello, friends:}

Be sure to head over HERE for my Ippity creation...and don't forget about joining up for my RSS feed and following me! I've got a giveaway coming as soon as I hit 300 followers!! HOOORAY:}

And speaking of giveaways--I have to share another fabulous giveaway going on RIGHT NOW! You should head over to the Sweet Stamp Shop! There are new stamp reveals and giveaways going on HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE.  That's 5 chances to win--OH MY! These giveaways are on the Sweet Stamp Shop blog.

Nicole (owner of Sweet Stamp Shop) is also giving 8 stamp sets to the person who sends over the MOST people on FB and when they hit 250 fans! OH MY!!! As an added bonus, the person who wins the 8 stamps sets will also be the FIRST GDT for SSS! So lucky! This giveaway is ONLY on Facebook. So be sure to stop by HERE to become a fan and refer all your friends:}

WOW! Good luck to all! Thanks for stopping by!! Be blessed:}