Mini Coloring book

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 wanted to make something different today...I picked up some mini coloring pencils from Michael's the other day, and I knew that they would be perfect for my mini coloring book project. I used some of my NEW Momenta Kaleidoscope Pyramid papers--they have the perfect designs and colors for this coloring book! I stamped several images from my Sweet Stamp Shop stamp sets on my coloring pages {Sweet Tooth, Melvin & Vernie, Gnomies, Hello Beautiful}. This was a simple project to put together--just fold your paper three times, stitch, and add a ribbon {The Ribbon Carousel} for closure. LOOOOOOOOOVE! And I think this is the perfect gift for a little child--just swap the papers for a boy/masculine theme. 

Inside view of coloring book

Coloring pages--I have several pages of just stamped images. You can even stamp these images in colored ink to make it more colorful:) 

That's it for me today-- if you have some extra time, we would love for you to 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. 

And don't forget about the Sweet Stamp Shop Design Team call going on right NOW!! You can find more information about it HERE! I hope you will apply!!!! 

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be blessed:)

Avocado Arts projects

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This is my FIRST official post as a Pit Crew member for Avocado Arts! I am so excited to be joining this amazing and talented team! Be sure to stop by the AA blog for more information and LOTS more inspiration!


Avocado Arts has a brand new stamp set for January called Sweet Treat Sweetie! So sweet:) I wanted to make a couple of projects using these images. For this card, I used some My Mind's Eye papers with my AA cupcake, candle, and sentiment stamps. I loooooooove how masculine it is! I struggle with masculine cards--and this was PERFECT! 

I also created some "save the date" jar magnets/tags. I loooooooooove AA's digital die cut files! If you have a Cricut (Silhouette, KNK Zing, etc.)--this is a file you will def. want to buy!!! I die cut the jars on white paper and turquoise vellum. I stamped my jar, printed the information, and added the vellum on top. I also stamped and embossed the little heart from this stamp set on the vellum. Tie a bow and you're done! ***Imagine all that fussy cutting if I had stamped the jar and then cut them out--WOW! This digital die cut file saved me TONS of time!!!! LOOOOOOOOOOOVE this die cut file!!!

Here is a pic of the vellum and white jar with the finished project (I just realized that I should have them going L-R instead of R-L! LOL!)

That's it for me today! Be sure to stop by the AA blog for more details and inspiration. And don't forget to check out my other teammates' blogs! You are going to love what they share today!!!! 

Emily Branch

Kelley Eubanks

Emily Leiphart

And if you have time--check out Avocado Arts on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Flickr. Let me know if you get this kit--I cannot wait to see what you create with it:}


Thanks so much for stopping by! Many blessings!

I'm back....with the Paper Made Bakery!!!!!!!!!

Hello, friends:}

I'm back with another Paper Made Bakery Guest Designer project--I've joined them again as a Guest Designer for the month of January!!! So excited!!! I used my PMB January kit {available HERE} to create this super simple Valentine themed card! LOOOOOVE this kit! You will too!!! 

I received my Paper Made Bakery kit a couple of weeks ago--and here is a picture of what it looks like when it comes in the mail. Super cute packaging with a nice label and description of supplies! 

My card was super simple--I love that bird image by the Sweet Stamp Shop! And I LOVE that there are LOTS of sentiments!! And you know I would love these papers in the PMB kit--I love Authentique! The color combo of this paper pad is PERFECT for just about any occasion! 

That's it for me today. Please make sure you stop by the PMB blog {HERE} and check them out on Facebook {HERE}. And get this--PMB has a Twitter page!! Be sure to follow them there too! LOVE all these ways to stay in touch with this fabulous company!! ***ETA::: HERE is a link to past kits that are on sale!! LOVE a good deal:)

And if you are in the San Diego area--there are classes available at the PMB!! Check out the schedule HERE. 

 

And don't forget about these Design Team calls going on right now---the Paper Made Bakery and the Sweet Stamp Shop are both having a call!! You can find more information about it HERE and HERE! I hope you will apply!!!! 

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be blessed:)

That's it for me today! THANK YOU for stopping by! Don't forget to stop by the Paper Made Bakery blog and leave some love there:) Be blessed! 

PDCC #113

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We are starting another color story today over on the  Play Date Cafe blog! This week's colors are soft-- Juniper, Mint, Vanilla. Our sponsor this week is Sweet Stamp Shop. 

I unfortunately had to create a Sympathy/Thinking of You card--my friend's father just passed before Christmas. I never know what design to use for these cards--so I went with a simple soft design. I embossed the cardstock and distressed it with a blending tool. I also distressed the center piece. I used a "juniper" cardstock and vellum piece for different hues for my gnome's {Sweet Stamp Shop Gnomies set} outfit. The sentiment is from the newest SSS release- Sentimental Birds. I love how this card turned out--I just wish I didn't have to use it :(

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 Sweet Stamp Shop. Be sure to link up your creations by Tuesday, January 1oth at 11:59pm EST.


AND...the Sweet Stamp Shop is having a Design team call! You can check out all the details HERE! I hope you will apply!  

Thanks for stopping by! Be blessed:}

RCC34- Anything Goes with Unity Stamps!!

Hello, friends:}

It's time for another Ribbon Carousel Challenge--we are so excited to be back after some well-earned time off with our families. We hope that your holiday season was everything you hoped it would be! To kick off 2012, we’re easing in to the challenges with an “Anything Goes” Challenge sponsored by Unity Stamp Company!

Since 2007, the Unity Stamp Co. has evolved from the vision of Christian and Angela Magnuson to a fabulous and trendy stamp company. Every single stamp is manufactured within the walls of Unity Stamp Company – so we can shout from the rooftops that our products are all made right here in the grand ol' United States of America. Isn't that the best?!

Our images and kits also come from the Co-Branded division of Unity Stamp Company. Unity has joined some of your favorite artists and companies in this industry to exclusively provide their images/art in red rubber.

Unity Stamp Co. is more than just another rubber stamping company. We base our integrity and service on inspiration, motivation, positivity and enjoying the creative side of life. We love to encourage our family of customers to strive for the very best this life has to offer. It is important to all 21 employees inside Unity that you as a customer feel valued and know that you are appreciated every single day.

One lucky random entrant will win 2 (two) randomly selected Itty Bitty Stamps!

This is my very first card of 2012!!! I am super excited that I made a vintage card with a simple sentiment--something different for me:) I used some papers from My Mind's Eye along with some cheap rub-ons from Michael's. I did stamp some distressed music notes {Unity} near the bottom. The typewriter rub-on has been applied OVER the ribbon {available HERE from The Ribbon Carousel}. LOVE LOVE LOVE that twill ribbon!!! LOVE this card:) And this is the perfect entry for the Simon Says Stamp and The Pink Elephant challenges {this is my FIRST time playing along with them}! HOOOORAY:)

The RCC team would love for you to join in the fun this week! Here are the details:

• Make your NEW creation following the ribbon carousel challenge (sketch, inspiration, style or color) image. Be sure to include some type of ribbon, twine, hemp, lace....basically, anything that comes on a spool.
• Your creation can be ANYTHING from cards, quilts, sewn items, paper crafts, paintings! ***Be sure to have ribbon, bakers twine, jute twine, lace, thread (basically anything that comes on a spool) on your creation! And be sure to follow the RCC challenge theme!
• Load your creation up onto your blog or a public viewing forum like SplitcoastStampers, (use the keyword RCC34) with a direct link back to The RCC blog post. Including the challenge graphic isn't a requirement, but sure is appreciated! A participant of our very first challenge didn't link back or mention our challenge and couldn't be named Top Spool, so don't let that happen to you!
• Come back to The RCC blog post and link in your creation using the Inlinkz button at the bottom of this post. Your image may take a little while to pop up but don't worry it will appear shortly.
• Be sure to come back the Friday after the challenge ends to see if YOU are a Top Spool! :D

This Challenge will end on January 9th at 11:59pm EST.

I really hope you will play along! Please stop by the RCC blog for more details, more projects from the RCC DT, and to link up your creation! Also, please head over to The Ribbon Carousel website and check out their products!!! There are ribbon kits available, as well as ribbon carousels (LOOOOOOOOVE these!)....and my new favorite link on The Ribbon Carousel shop takes you to the NEW ribbons!! I can't wait to put my order in this week!! Love my ribbon:) 

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Sweet Sunday Sketch...Sparkle Creations

Hello, friends:}


Happy NEW Year!! I can't believe it's already 2012!

Well...I've been keeping a secret from you for a month or so! I finally get to share that I've joined the Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamp team!!!!!! HOOOORAY:) I am so excited to join this amazing team--and the images are super cute! I just love the details on each stamp! 


And today is my first post with them--SCRS is sponsoring the Sweet Sunday Sketch challenge #149. Please visit HERE or HERE for complete details on this challenge! I changed the sketch a bit...I rotated it and then moved a piece up and bigger...here is a comparison:)

 

I just love how my card turned out! I actually made it for my newphew, Jackson. It's his birthday TODAY! Happy birthday, Jackson!!!!!!!!!! I love that Street Corner Josh image--I paper pieced him! It's so much fun mixing papers together...and I love fussy cutting! Along with my SCRS image, I used some of my Crate Paper School Spirit papers. LOOOOOVE! And this is the perfect entry for the Simon Says Stamp  challenge!!!

**A close-up of my paper piecing.

That's it for me today. But be sure to stop by the SCRS blog for more details--and be sure to join in the fun over at the Sweet Sunday Sketch blog!! And if you are looking for a great deal, check out this after Christmas sale going on over at the SCRS shop! 


THANKS so much for stopping by! I'll be back later with more--I've got so many things to share!!! Can't wait:) Many blessings!