26 November 2012

Paper Smooches SPARKS Nov. Picture Perfect challenge

Hello, friends:}
Today we start another weekly challenge over at Paper Smooches SPARKS blog!! The fourth week of the month is always a Picture Perfect challenge.  







This week we are inspired by the following picture:

I was inspired by two elements from this photo (the colors and designs), as well as an outside photo (HERE) for the card design. 


I created a very CAS card (not my style---but I think it turned out ok!) using My Mind's Eye Lavender and Honey papers along with a Crate Paper Story Teller pad. LOVE mixing my papers! I also used two Paper Smooches stamp sets {Pretty Momma and FOLKal Points}. Simple!
So sorry for the horrible pics--I cannot seem to get my white bright tonight :(

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


And don't forget to stop by the Paper Smooches SPARKS blog for more details. This challenge ends December 2nd. I cannot wait to see what you make--I just LOOOOOVE my Paper Smooches stamps!!!

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}
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23 November 2012

Black Friday Sale...a bit late:)

Hello, friends:}

I know I'm a bit late....but Happy THANKSgiving!!! I hope that you all had a great time with family and friends while reflecting on God's goodness and blessings:} I created a post on the Cans4Christ blog with several Thanksgiving scriptures and quotes--check it out HERE

Now....I've had a FOR SALE tab near the top of my blog for a couple of months. Starting today (11/23) until the end of the year (12/31), you can take 40% off your purchase!!! ***NOTE::This weekend I will be uploading a couple more paper pads/etc. Click HERE to go shopping:) 

And if any of you are interested in size 10 heels (4", 5" 5 1/2" and even 6 3/4")--- I have a private FB group called Sav's Shoes where I'm selling my shoe children!! ***NOTE:: 90% of the shoes have been worn 2 times or less!  Let me know if you want me to add you to the group! Here's a sneak peek at one of my shoes! 

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be blessed and HAPPY SHOPPING!!! 
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20 November 2012

RCC74 Fall Spirit

Hello, friends:}
Have you played along with this month's Ribbon Carousel challenge yet??? The RCC is now doing monthly challenges with a huge prize at the end for one lucky player!!! The prize::: a ribbon carousel!!!!!! This month's theme/challenge--- Giving Thanks/Fall

I created both a fall themed card using my new Simple Stories Harvest Lane papers {available HERE from the RC}. I used several Paper Smooches stamps {Alphadot, Simply Said, Joyful Greetings, Christmas Sampler, Vegtastic, and Squeaky Clean} to create a "thank you" card! Boom--I did both challenge themes! LOVE!!! For my ribbon....I couldn't help but use the natural burlap twine {available HERE from the RC}!!! It's perfect for a "fall" theme! LOVE
Sorry for the horrible pic--it was almost midnight when I took this pic! I will upload new ones in the morning:) 
That's it for me today--but make sure you stop by the RCC blog for more details for this challenge and DT inspiration!!! And click HERE to link up your creation!

And don't forget to stop by the Ribbon Carousel shop--there's a HUGE sale going on right now!!! 

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}
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19 November 2012

Paper Smooches SPARKS Nov. Cool Shades challenge

Hello, friends:}



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 photo:
TRUTH TIME--- I'm sad to say that I have to admit these colors threw me for a loop! I literally sat on these colors for a week before going to buy some Bazzill cardstock from Michael's. I wasn't sure if I wanted to make a masculine card (which I have a design for...but the colors didn't work)....or if I wanted to make a friendship card using some flower images {Friendly Flowers}....or what I could do with these four colors! I finally ended up with a Christmas/Holiday card-- LOL! Again...I never thought this would be the case! But I LOOOOOOOOVE my card! I used some My Mind's Eye A Mother's Love and Fancy Pants Designs The Good Life papers {available HERE from the Ribbon Carousel} along with some of the cardstock papers that I got from Michael's. I used only three PS stamp sets for my card {Alphadot, Freezy Fellas, FOLKal Points}. LOVE LOVE LOVE this card! Fun & graphic--and perfect for the holiday season:) **NOTE::: I think I nailed these colors!! Non-traditional holiday card--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


And don't forget to stop by the Paper Smooches SPARKS blog for more details!!!! This challenge ends November 25th. I cannot wait to see what you make--I just LOOOOOVE my Paper Smooches stamps. Did you just see the new Kismet set that came out on Nov. 15th??? LOVE

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}
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17 November 2012

Another Baby Prayer Journal with Momenta

Hello, friends:}

I have ANOTHER baby prayer journal to share today. ***I told you that several of my friends are having babies! LOL! My Momenta papers are PERFECT for prayer journals!  I love that this 12x12 pad of paper is perfect for these journals--not only is it big enough to fit as the cover for the journal, but these papers have patterns on both sides of the paper! PERFECT:)

This specific prayer journal is for my friend, Ashley. She is having her third child and first little girl. I wanted to give a "family" themed journal because I wanted this gift to be for all three kids. **You can start praying for your children at any age! I love the pink, grey, and hints of green/blue for this book! LOVE how it turned out wit those Momenta alphas (my FAV!!!)!!! 
Be sure to stop by the Momenta shop and Facebook page. You can also check them out on Pinterest!  

Thanks so much for visiting! Be blessed:)
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Momenta product
PA-2384 CHG Pyramid Paper Pad
ST-2561 R2
ST-4826 Black LC Mini Puffy Alphas
St-3269 R2 Hearts
ST-3204 Black Mini Puffy Alphas

16 November 2012

Prayer Journal with Momenta

Hello, friends:}

I have lots of friends having babies, so these baby prayer journals go quick around here:) This prayer journal was created using some of my FAVORITE Momenta papers {Cuddle & Coo}. I love those little duckies! I also love that this 12x12 pad of paper is perfect for these journals--not only is it big enough to fit as the cover for the journal, but these papers have patterns on both sides of the paper! PERFECT:) **If you would like a PDF format of the 30 prayers for your children, please email sbmmhoover at yahoo dot com. 
It's kind of difficult to see in this pic--but the ribbon {available HERE from the Ribbon Carousel} is attached to a clear Basically Bare baby bottle. 
Thanks so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}
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Other Prodcut
foam, Cricut and New Arrival cartridge, Basically Bare clear bottle, ribbon

15 November 2012

Mama Elephant REVEAL---GIVEAWAY

Hello, friends:}
Stop by the Mama Elephant blog for the newest stamp reveals! You are going to love this month's stamp sets!!! **GIVEAWAY details can be found on the ME blog!!! You have until 8pm tonight to leave comments for your chance to win

Be sure to stop by HERE to check it out! And stop by the ME Facebook page and become a fan!!

That's it for me today. **New ME Stamps will be available on 11/15 at 9pm EST!!! 

Thanks for stopping by! Be blessed:}
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14 November 2012

Mama Elephant- Cup of Wishes

Hello, friends:} 
Today the Mama Elephant design team is taking a closer look at the Cup of Wishes stamp set. Be sure to stop by the ME blog for more details inspiration!!! 

I used several stamps from this new 
ME Cup of Wishes stamp set--the little hearts are from the tag!!! LOVE! I used my Crate Papers for this card, along with some twine {available at the RC}. I love how that speech bubble is coming from the cup! SOOOOO fun! 
That's it for me today. Be sure to stop by all of the ME DTs' blogs and the ME blog for more inspiration and details. **New ME Stamps will be available on 11/15 at 9pm EST!!! 



Thanks so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}
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13 November 2012

Mama Elephant- On Target

Hello, friends:} 
Today the Mama Elephant design team is taking a closer look at the On Target stamp set. Be sure to stop by the ME blog for more details inspiration!!! 

I loooooove this ME stamp set!! I love the arrows and the chevron images--so I combined some of my FAV On Target stamps and created a simple CAS card:) I used some Bazzill cardstock as my base/etc. {available HERE at the RC}. I highlighted my stamped images with some Sakura glaze pens. LOOOOOOOOVE x10! 
That's it for me today. Be sure to stop by all of the ME DTs' blogs and the ME blog for more inspiration and details. **New ME Stamps will be available on 11/15 at 9pm EST!!! 



Thanks so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}
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12 November 2012

Mama Elephant- Midnight Letters {post2}

Hello, friends:} 

**Please click HERE for my Paper Smooches SPARKS challenge post.


Today the Mama Elephant design team is taking a closer look at the Midnight Letters stamp set. Be sure to stop by the ME blog for more details inspiration!!! 

I created a super fun/color blocked/masculine birthday card with this stamp set! I used several 
Basic Bazzill cardstock {available HERE from the RC} and then stamped the sentiment with both ME Midnight Letters images. I actually stamped the white letters several times to make them look crooked and layered. LOVE!  
That's it for me today. Be sure to stop by all of the ME DTs' blogs and the ME blog for more inspiration and details. **New ME Stamps will be available on 11/15 at 9pm EST!!! 



Thanks so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}
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Paper Smooches SPARKS- Nov. Designer Drafts {post1}

Hello, friends:}

**After 9am EST--Please click HERE or scroll up for my Mama Elephant post. 

Today we start another weekly challenge over at Paper Smooches SPARKS blog!! The second week of the month is always a DESIGNER DRAFT challenge. 




This week we are inspired by the following sketches: 
Now before I share my creation...WARNING: I did NOT follow the sketch as I had planned! I tried--I really did! I promise to share another creation later this week that looks like this sketch:) 

Like always---I wanted to interpret the vertical sketch in a different way. Here's how: 

  • the scallops became an arrow
  • the two background panel sizes were changed (one is way larger)
  • the sentiment is at the bottom and not sideways
  • I added A LOT of stamping and layers to the center panel
I used some of my new Simple Stories SNAP! Color Vibe  and Life papers {available HERE from the Ribbon Carousel} for my card. I also inked up several Paper Smooches stamp sets {Chubby Chum Pals, Spookalicious, Giddy Bugs, Chit Chat, He Said She Said, and Teen Routine}!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE how this card turned out--even though it doesn't look like the sketch! 
That's it for me today--but be sure to stop by the other Paper Smooches SPARKS DT members' blogs {this is the NEW team's first creation/challenge!!!} and leave them some love


And don't forget to stop by the Paper Smooches SPARKS blog for more details!!!! This challenge ends November 18th. I cannot wait to see what you make!!! 

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}
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