Sweet Stamp Shop creations

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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 had a friend over the other day and we got crafty using several stamp sets from the Sweet Stamp Shop. Laurie used both the Spring Fling and Sweet Victoria stamp set for her Thank You cards. This was her FIRST time creating cards! She made 10!!!!!!!! She stamped and colored the tulips and then stamped the sentiment. LOVE it! **Her design was inspired by Loll Thompson on SCS. 

We had a great time crafting together. While Laurie was inking up those two SSS sets, I was inking up the SSS Perfect Match set. I created a miniature sized card for one of my best friends, Ashley!! **If you haven't seen THIS post on her blog, check it out:) Ashley and I decided a couple of days ago to make cards for one another. Ash requested the peanut butter and jelly images--and I think they turned out SUPER cute! I added glitter to both for extra bling! The peanut butter with the glitter looks like it's the crunchy type (that's what Laurie said! LOL!). I stamped the sentiment several times to make the extra long banner. Super simple. So cute! Hope Ashley likes it! 

Also, the SSS has partnered up with Timeless Twine to offer a Sweet Sampler designed just for the shop. SO FUN! Be sure to stop by Timeless Twine to check it out!

One more thing!!!!!!! SSS has started a monthly challenge! Be sure to check out the first challenge HERE! I hope you will play along:)

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. 

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be blessed:)

Youer Than You layout

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Today I'm sharing a scrapbook page that I created using some Momenta products. This project was featured over on the Momenta blog on 3.19.12. Click HERE to see it on their blog:) I really enjoy using my Momenta papers--they are perfect for just about any creation/project! 

**Thanks for looking today--especially if you've already seen this on the Momenta blog:) HUGS! 

I have to be honest with you--I find scrapbook pages SUPER hard to make. However, this page and layout came together quickly!!! I love when that happens. I used my new Momenta pyramid pad {Chloe's Garden} for everything on this page!!! 

The sentiment for this page is very popular right now--and I've really struggled with "being me". Growing up, I didn't like my hair or my body....I always wanted to be someone else or look like a model....actually, these thoughts have been very real lately. However, this past week, my husband {Trav} has really helped me understand that I'm beautiful and loved and special. I think this quote by Dr. Seuss matches this "new thinking" of mine perfectly! THANKS for the encouragement, Trav!! 

Photo taken by TRO'G

Instructions: 

1. Cut patterned paper to page size {8 1/2" square}.

2. Cut smaller panels from coordinating patterned paper {2 1/4" x 2 1/2"}.  

3. Print photos. 

4. Attach panels and photos (randomly).

5. Print sentiment on patterned paper. Cut out and attach to the top two panels.

6. Add alpha letters for bold/accented words, as well as extra sentiment near bottom.

7. Add pink gems to center of alpha letters. 

8. Fussy cut bee and flower. Attach to page.

Momenta Product

PA-2384 Chloe's Garden Pyramid Paper Pad

ST-3204 Black Mini Puffy Alpha

ST-3031 Pastel Gems

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Paper Made Bakery sneak peek

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It's my day to share a project over on the Paper Made Bakery blog!!! I hope you stop by the PMB today to see my project. 

I used the Paper Made Bakery March kit, Sunday Afternoon, for this card---so bright and perfect for Spring or Summer! 

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Paper Smooches SPARKS challenge {3.22-4.4} post 3

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**Please click HERE or scroll down/up for my Avocado Arts  challenge post!

**Please click HERE or scroll down for my Play Date Cafe challenge card and post! 

Today we start another photo inspired challenge over at Paper Smooches SPARKS blog. 

I just love this line up of bunnies! I loved this inspiration photo so much...that I created 2 cards! I have two others that I wanted to create...but I didn't want to overload you:) LOL!

For my first card, I created a bunny costume for the little chicken chubby chum to wear! SOOOOOOOOOO cute! The two Paper Smooches stamp sets for this little guy are Chubby Chums and A Little Lovin'. I also used the sentiment from Spring Fling and A Little Lovin'--I masked them together per Ashley's suggestion! The paper is from Echo Park. Simple card...SOOOOO fun and cute:)

It doesn't look like it--but I die cut a hole in the bunny image and placed the chicken image behind it.

For my second card, I was inspired by the line up of the bunnies. I was also inspired by a photo on Pinterest of a carton of eggs. I combined the two images and made this little mini card. I LOVE LOVE LOVE those mustaches {images for the end two are from the Paper Smooches Swanky Snowdudes and Hot Concoctions. I drew the other two.}. The sentiment  and egg are from Spring Fling. And yes, I did color those eggs with Copics! They are perfect for matching colors:) The papers are again from Echo Park. LOVE this card! 

Copic colors: Y13, YG11, R30, BG10/BG11

Here is a photo of both cards--they are both miniature in size!

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. 

• Angie Hagist
• Audrey Tokach
• Lori Barnett
• Judith Gowdy
• Kelley Eubanks
• Linda Beeson
• Marie Forberg

And don't forget to stop by the Paper Smooches SPARKS blog for more details. This challenge ends April 4th. I cannot wait to see what you make--I just LOOOOOVE my Paper Smooches stamps!!!

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

PDCC #124 {post2}

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**Please click HERE or scroll down/up for my Avocado Arts  challenge post!

**After 8am--Please click HERE or scroll down/up for my Paper Smooches SPARKS post! 

We are starting another color story today over on the  Play Date Cafe blog! This week's colors raspberry, harbor, and honey mustard. Our sponsor this week is Mr. Cricut Crazy Shop,  who is also our very special Guest Designer!! Be sure to stop by the PDCC blog to check out his amazing creation! 

I'm so sad....I spent all day yesterday working on matching colors and making sure my design was appropriate for this challenge. I cannot CANNOT believe I have some green on my card--I was just crafting away and literally gasped when I was uploading this pic to the gallery. OY! And then my honey mustard looks more orange in the pic...but it's the rust cardstock by The Paper Co. It matches PERFECTLY! So is the raspberry stripes--it's darker in person. OY OY!  :(

Anyway, here's my PDCC card. I'm sad about it but still love love love it. I've used my Paper Smooches stamps and Echo Park papers. 

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 Mr. Cricut Crazy Shop. Be sure to link up your creations by Tuesday, March 27th at 11:59pm EST.


Thanks for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Happy Easter with Avocado Arts {post1}

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**Please click HERE or scroll down/up for my Play Date Cafe post! 

**After 8am--Please click HERE or scroll down/up for my Paper Smooches SPARKS post! 

Today the Avocado Arts Pit Crew have created some amazing projects to share with you! We all used the AA March stamp set, Springtime Celebrations. Be sure to stop by the AA blog for more information and LOTS more inspiration!

For my card you might be wondering what AA images I used! Well, I die cut the egg image using my AA digital cut files! LOOOOOOOOVE! And they turned out so cute! I also used the sentiment from the March stamp set, along with the clothes pins and birdie from the July Hello Friend set. I love how this turned out! Those papers {Echo Park} and the twine {Ribbon Carousel} were perfect match for this card!! LOVE! 

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. 

Thanks so much for stopping by! Many blessings!