Paper Smooches SPARKS Sept. Cool Shades challenge

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Today we start another weekly challenge over at Paper Smooches SPARKS blog!! The third week of the month is always a Cool Shades challenge.  

This week we are inspired by the following color story "Fresh Fall":

Purple, Teal, Lime Green, Grey

This is probably the FIRST time that I used the color story with ONLY cardstock! I didn't use any patterned paper! I also feel like I've pulled out a bit of Teri Anderson from deep inside of me again! I love love love her style... and I feel like this card kind of reminds me of some of her creations! 

So my card is really basic (remember the PSS challenge invites all styles and crafters to join in the fun). I used the Paper Smooches Timber stamp for the woodgrain design, and then I paper pieced that super cute owl using the PS Fanciful Fall stamps and dies. I also used the tree from that set to create the branch- LOVE! I die cut some leaves using the PS Leaves1 die. SUPER simple and fun! And these papers match the color story perfectly! LOVE x100000! 

That's it for me today--but be sure to stop by the other Paper Smooches SPARKS DT members' blogs and leave them some love. 

Jamie

Larissa
Heather
Pamela

And don't forget to stop by the Paper Smooches SPARKS blog for more details!!!! This challenge ends September 22nd. I cannot wait to see what you make--I just LOOOOOVE my Paper Smooches stamps SO MUCH!

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Paper Smooches SPARKS March Cool Shades challenge {post1}

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**After 9amEST--please click HERE or scroll up/down for my Mama Elephant highlight post! 

Today we start another weekly challenge over at Paper Smooches SPARKS blog!! The third week of the month is always a Cool Shades challenge.  

This week we are inspired by the following color story "Fiesta" {which by the way is my favorite car ever-- my first car was an '89 Ford Festiva that I often called the Fiesta! LOL! And now they have a new version out- -LOVE IT!}:

Tangerine, Dark Orange, Lime, Lemon

I couldn't help myself for my creation-- when I see oranges and greens together, I instantly want to make a carrot card:) My friend Ashley knows that this is my FAV sentiment too! I also pulled out my best inner-Teri Anderson. I said, "What would Teri do?" I wanted to make a modern card with some embellishments.... I don't think I matched Teri's style (she is WAY CUTER than me! I don't know how she does it-- I want her talent!) but I think I channeled a bit of her creativity into it:)

I used some Simple Stories and My Mind's Eye papers for this card. I also used my new favorite cardstock by Bazzill Basics Paper. I paired several stamps from the Paper Smooches  Vegtastic, Giddy Bugs, and Smoocheroos to create the sentiment, as well as the PS  die Alphawhimsy. Super fun! **NOTE:: I also used the Pint-Pint-Pint-Dash balance for these colors! LOL! I used just a tiny bit of each and a dash of the dark orange. 

That's it for me today--but be sure to stop by the other Paper Smooches SPARKS DT members' blogs and leave them some love. 

Ashley Marcu

Jessica Davis

Lori Tecler

Nina Yang

And don't forget to stop by the Paper Smooches SPARKS blog for more details!!!! This challenge ends March 24th. I cannot wait to see what you make--I just LOOOOOVE my Paper Smooches stamps. 

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

PDCC #140

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We are starting another color story today over on the  Play Date Cafe blog! This week's colors are: Caribbean Blue, Shoreline, and Sunshine. Our sponsor this week is Simon Says Stamp.  

I have not finished my project for this week's challenge--I had an injury on Tuesday and was on the couch most of the day yesterday. I will post my project ASAP:)


That's it for me....but be sure to stop by the PDCC blog for complete details and prize information! The PDCC sponsor this week is Simon Says Stamp. And we have TERI ANDERSON joining in the fun this week as our Guest Designer! Be sure to link up your creations by Tuesday, July 17th at 11:59pm EST.

Thanks for stopping by! Be blessed:}

There She Goes blog hop for Jessica's Birthday! {post2}

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**Please click HERE or scroll up/down for my Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps post.

**After 10am-- Please click HERE or scroll up/down for my Paper Smooches SPARKS challenge post.

I was asked about a week ago to join in a birthday hop for There She Goes owner, Jessica K. I am thrilled to be apart of this hop because I LOVE LOVE LOVE Jessica! She is super sweet:) Happy birthday, Jessica! I hope you enjoy your special day and CELEBRATE YOU! Psalm 118:24 


For my card, I pulled out some of my TSG stamps that I received while staying at Jessica's house in February. This set is called Ba Donkey Donk. I thought it would be perfect for her bday card:) I also stamped the cake image from my TSG's Ruh-roh stamp set. I set it on the donkey's behind! ACK---so cute:) I masked the sentiment and used my favorite letters from Momenta. I used some of my new My Mind's Eye Nostalgia papers and some burlap twine {both available HERE from the RC}. I was also inspired by a card design by Teri Anderson!! LOOOOOVE this card:) 

That's it for me today, but make sure you stop by Jessica's blog and wish her a happy birthday! And don't forget to hop along everyone's blogs and check out their amazing creations! 

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:)

Owl You Doin'?

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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:)

Hambo Stamps Guest Designer

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OH MY! I cannot tell you how excited I am to be the Guest Designer over at Hambo Stamps!!! I looooooove Hambo Stamps images and sentiments! They are whimsical and SUPER fun! Just look at that pig--ACK!!! Soooo fun and so adorable:) 


I was super lucky to get this possum and sentiment to create with for this post. I knew instantly that I wanted to make three different cards. For my first card, I used a sketch/card design by Teri Anderson--OH! What a fabulous designer! I used my Hambo possum image to hang in a highlighted circle with a printed sentiment below. SOOOOOO fun and super easy! LOVE it! Actually--I love that the possum is teal/gray! So cute:}

For my second card, I used a sketch/card design similar to one by someone {I honestly don't know who inspired me!}. I love the papers {Pink Paisley}! I also love how the possum was paper pieced--soooo cute and perfect for this card! This card is actually going in the mail this week--it's for Trav's Papa's birthday!! SHHH! Don't tell:)

Unfortunately, I had a huge migraine for the past two days and didn't get to finish my last card--it was girlie and super fun! I wanted to show that this possum could be PINK! Well...maybe not pink, but I did want to use him her on a girl themed card! I used my sentiment that Hambo Stamps sent me too! I will post it ASAP! I will also be posting more creations using Hambo Stamps because I just ordered a digital stamp, and I absolutely LOOOOOOOOVE this sheep image for a birthday themed creation! LOVE LOVE LOVE:)


Be sure to stop by the Hambo Stamps website HERE and their blog HERE. Super great stamps and great inspiration shared!


Thank you, Hambo Stamps (and my friend, Libby), for letting me join in the fun and Guest Designing for you! I've enjoyed playing with your images--and I look forward to sharing more!!!!


Thanks so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Sweet Stamp Shop Grand Opening Blog Hop

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**Click HERE for my GKD Inspirational hop using Tami Mayberry's images!

Today is a FABULOUS day!! I cannot wait to share my creation with you...but first....today is the Sweet Stamp Shop Grand Opening Blog Hop!! If you came here from Teri Anderson's blog [this is going to be a tough act to follow--Teri is AMAZING!!!]--you are in the right place! If not, be sure to stop by the SSS blog for the complete list of participants and hop along!


Today is fabulous because of the hop--but also because I get to share a project I've been working on for the past week! I looooooove it! I wanted to share something BIG for the SSS blog hop, so I made my very first TUTORIAL! ACK:) I used my SSS Gnomies, Hello Beautiful, Melvin & Vernie, and Scootin' By stamp sets. My project is a puppet theatre.

Here is a still picture of my puppet theatre. 

Here is my video tutorial! You can check out other videos/tutorials by the SSS HERE on YouTube. 

Today is also fabulous because it's my birthday!!! HOOOORAY!!  What a great way to celebrate! So be sure to continue reading {post below}--there are lots of ways to win my giveaways today!!! 


And speaking of giveaways--be sure to stop along each blog on this SSS Grand Opening Blog Hop because there are HIDDEN CODES! Some blogs have hidden codes that are good for your purchases at SSS shop! LOVE it! So be sure to look for these codes through the blog hop!

Coupon codes are good August 5th - August 8th

And be sure to stop by all the blogs on the hop and leave a little love because you could win some stamp set prizes!! You have until Monday, August 8th to comment to be entered to win. Winners will be randomly selected from random blog and announced Wednesday the 10th on the SSS blog.


The SSS team would also like to invite you to join these sites:::

Twitter

FB

YouTube

Flickr 

That's it for me today--but head on over to AMY TSURUTA's blog! You are going to have your socks knocked off with her creation! LOVE it!


Thanks so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}