ATU #37 Going Old School

Hello, friends:}


I apologize for not getting this post up on time! I normally am very organized--but this past week was SUPER busy and filled with celebrating. Time got away from me!

I am super excited about this new challenge theme over at ATU--we are going OLD SCHOOL/VINTAGE! Our sponsor for the month of August is Martha - you might know her from the blog Creating is FUN! She is a fabulous friend and talented crafter. Be sure to check out her post HERE.


I created this card a couple of weeks ago (before I got my goodies from Martha). I actually CASED myself! I made a card similar for Erin's birthday--and I just loved the vintage feel and the papers....so I made a birthday card for my nephew Kannon. I used Unity's bike from It's A Good Day. TOO cute:)

To help you get started, you should check out what the ATU DT gals made--this will def. get you inspired. We also have some amazing Guest DT with us this month::: Lee Murphy, JenMarie, and Martha Pineda ! Soooo fabulous! Be sure to leave some love for all our gals:}

Cathy

Sara

Lee

JenMarie

Rebecca

Martha

Marcie

Head on over to the All Things Unity blog for more details too--remember to link up during the month of August and you could win our monthly prize from Martha- PaperLove!!! Can't wait to see what you make:)


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:}

11 ways to enter my giveaway:)

Hey hey friends:}


I had a feeling last night that my post was WAY too long for my SSS blog hop! I have lots of info and lots going on today--it's a BIG day!! 


So to make it easier--all comments can be left here. And on my SSS blog post too:) NO worries! I will count all comments--I love giving things away! 




Here are the 11 ways from today (August 5th)::: HOOOORAY! Here are the ways you can enter to win my 2 giveaways!

NONE of these are mandatory! You can leave a separate comment for each way {that's 10   11 chances to win}!!!

1. Follow my blog and leave a comment telling me you did/already follow.

2. Leave a comment about my puppet theatre.

3. Watch my video and tell me what you thought of it (leave a comment on my blog post August 5th). 

4. Subscribe to the SSS YouTube channel and tell me that you follow.

5. Follow SSS on FB and leave a comment telling me you follow.

6. Follow SSS on Twitter and leave a comment telling me you follow.

7. Join the SSS Flickr site and leave a comment telling me you joined.

8. Leave a comment on all blogs for today's hop (including the SSS blog) and tell me which projects you enjoyed looking at.

9. Visit the SSS shop and tell me which stamp set you love the most or GOTTA HAVE!

10. Wish me a happy birthday--I'm 30!!!!!!!!!

11. Stop by my friend Ashley's blog and leave a comment there! She made a card for me with a CARROT:)

My giveaways will close on Sunday, August 7th at 11:59pm. You can leave comments on all posts dated August 1-6th for a chance to win. All friends can enter {international friends--if you win, I would ask that you pay part of shipping}. 

GKD Inspirational Hop Day 3

Hello, friends:}


I'm super excited to share with you more creations using my new Gina K. Design stamps by Tami Mayberry! I had a great time over on the StampTV forum Tuesday night [note:: I'm horrrrrrible at technology! But I had a great time chatting with friends!]. 


I created the first two cards using the Gnome One Like You set. I shared them on Tuesday night...I just love this stamp set! SO fun to work with!

Super sorry for the photo quality--it was raining, and I haven't been able to retake it. I will upload a new one soon!

I also created this card because I couldn't help but stamp this gnome again! LOVE him!!! I love these masculine colors together and that gnome peeking out of the circle is just too cute! That seam binding is from The Ribbon Carousel--LOVE the mango/rust color! 

And in case you missed my other two sneak peeks of this stamp set....

That's it for me today--be sure to stop by all the blogs for this hop! You don't want to miss out on any of the fabulous creations!!! And if you leave comments on the DTs blog--you could win one of the sets previewed! LOVE it!!! Be sure to stop by HERE for a complete list of participants!


Thanks so much for stopping by! Be sure to leave some love today for your chance to win one of my 2 giveaways! And be sure to scroll up for 10 more chances to win!!!! Be blessed:}

PDCC #93

Hello, friends:}

Hoooooray for another fun day over at the Play Date Cafe! We are starting another color story today-watermelon, sorbet, lime. I love these colors together--for my creation, I went off the watermelon image from the graphic.

I wanted to make an envelope card similar to one that I saw on a blog a couple weeks back (I cannot for the life of me figure out where I saw it--please let me know if it was you!! I will add your link!). I made this envelope by hand and just decorated the outside. SO FUN! I love that little watermelon and the calendar tag {Unity images}. I also love those letters--they are foam and match the polka dot paper PERFECTLY! I also used my favorite twill ribbon from The Ribbon Carousel!! LOVE this envelope! 

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 Pink Persimmon. And don't forget to stop by all the other PDCC DT members' blogs-- AMAZING! And speaking of our DT--we are welcoming our two new DT members: Julie Day and Denise Johnson! HOOOORAY!

Thanks for stopping by! Be blessed:} 

ps... Don't forget to leave comments on each post this week {August 1-6th}. I have two giveaways!!!

It's a SWEET day!!!

Hello, friends:}

I'm sooooooo happy to announce today that I have joined up with the Sweet Stamp Shop team! I'm a Sweet Tooth Girl!!!!

 I am super lucky to work with these talented ladies--and these images are super cute sweet! 

I have a sneak peek using SSS Cool Scoop images. I have to be honest--I have sensitive teeth so sweets (candies, etc.) are not my favorite--but these images ARE!!! I love these little scoops of ice cream! And I love how easy they were to paper piece {my FAV!!!}. I love those letters too--they are scratch 'n sniff!! So the card looks sweet and smells sweet too!! I made this card for my mom because today is her BIRTHDAY!! What a sweet day for her! Happy birthday, Mom!!!

Be sure to stop by the Sweet Stamp Shop blog for more information about the team and stamp sets! And don't forget to stop by their Facebook page HERE! Refer your friends to win 8 stamp sets!! 

And....THERE'S MORE! Friday, August 5th we are having a grand opening blog hop! Be sure to stop by the Sweet Stamp Shop blog for all the participants and stop by here too-I'll be on the hop!! I have the COOOLEST creation to share with you! I think you will def. LOVE it!!! 


Today is a SWEET day!! Thanks so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}


ps... Don't forget to leave comments on each post this week {August 1-6th}. I have two giveaways!!! And today, you can leave three separate comments below for your chance to win! 

1. Leave a comment here about my card

2. Leave a comment here for my Mom!! Wishing her a happy birthday!

3. Pop on over to the SSS blog and leave a comment there and come back here telling me you did!!! 

Giveaways end August 6th at 11:59pm. Giveaways are open to all friends--international too! (I just ask you help pay part of shipping.)

Gina K. Designs- Tami Mayberry stamps!!!

Hello, friends:}

I am super excited to share with you that I am Guest Designing for Tami Mayberry using her new stamp set "Gnome One Like You" by Gina K. Designs!!! I cannot believe it! I am so honored to work with her and Gina K. Designs stamps this month! LOVE this set too:)

I am very excited to extend an invitation to Gina K. Designs August Release Party. We have a fun evening planned for you - chatting, prizes, challenges, stamp sets reveal, design team shares, and most importantly, at the end of the party you will be able to go shopping! Be sure to head over to StampTV where you will find a list of all those participating in today's hop.

Here's a photo of one of the cards I will be sharing at the party. I just love this card! I made it using the CASual Fridays challenge {4x9 inch card}. 

The stamps I used in this set come from Tami's newest set releasing tonight set called Gnome One Like You. This set will be available for purchase tonight at 9pm central in the Gina K Designs online store.

Hope to see you at the party, here are all the details:

• When: Today, Tuesday, August 2
• Where: StampTV Release Party Forum
• Time: 7 PM to 9 PM (CST)

Head on over to the StampTV blog to hop along. And for more peeks of the Gnome One Like You set stop by and visit Tami's August guest designers:

• Karen Knegtens
• Lori Craig
• Savannah O'Gwynn {you are here}
• Sue VanDeVusse

Thanks so much, Tami, for this great opportunity!! I will be sharing more cards this week using this set and I will be linking some more up tonight for the party! Be sure to stop by the forum for the party:}


THANKS so much for stopping by! OH!! I almost forgot--don't forget to leave some love on all my blog posts this week--I'm having a GIVEAWAY!! Leave a comment on each post this week {August 1-6} for your chance to win!!!! And don't forget to FOLLOW my blog--I'm doing a giveaway when I hit 300 followers!! Be blessed:}

RCC14 Anything Goes!!!

Hello, friends:}


**Please click HERE for my Gina K. Designs August Release Party sneak peek! 

If you have not been to The Ribbon Carousel Challenge--head over there NOW!! We are starting a brand new challenge today! 

This month we are introducing a new addition to our regular crewmates: a Stowaway Crew Member (aka Guest Designer)! Each month, based simply on participation and love for all things Ribbon Carousel, it’s our way of highlighting YOU, our faithful friends!

This month, Kelli Hull joins us for some uber fun creating. In honor of Kelli and her fabulously crazy, party-girl personality, this week’s challenge (RCC14) is ANYTHING GOES!!

As an added bonus, EAD Designs is sponsoring us this week and has provided each designer with product! And one lucky participant will be randomly selected to win a prize pack!

E.A.D DESIGNS allows you to change the look of any room in just a few minutes. Our Products can be used on more than just walls and on many surfaces. Our customers are always coming up with new and fun ideas to use our products. Founded in 2004, Emily has grown her business to now include a Custom Art Design Center and Papercrafting RubOns, Stickerz and Printed Wall Art. And my favorite part….all of Emily’s products are like ours….MADE IN THE USA!

Your creation can be anything from cards, quilts, sewn items, paper crafts, paintings, anything will work!  We can't wait to see what you come up with!

*** Please remember that your creation must have ribbon, bakers twine, jute twine, lace (basically anything that comes on a spool). ***

Because today was my day for Guest Designing and a sneak peek for the Gina K. Designs stamps by Tami Mayberry, I decided to use my little gnome and sentiment ("gnomie") from my new set {Gnome One Like You}. I also used the mushroom stickers from EAD Designs. I wanted to make them pop more, so I added some liquid enamel for the spots! Super cute! I used my favorite ribbon from The Ribbon Carousel- yellow twill ribbon! LOVE it!

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

• Make your 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.
• Load your creation up onto your blog or a public viewing forum like SplitcoastStampers, (use the keyword RCC14) 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 August 7, 2011 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--I ordering more spools this week! LOVE all this ribbon:} 

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

MOOOOORE publications! {squeal}

Hello, friends:}


I just love seeing my creations in print! I am honored each time I get an acceptance email from a magazine company! It just makes me....SQUEAL!! And I love sharing with you what I've made....so here are some publications from the July CARDS magazine. 

**NOTE:: Funny story--I used real names on my card and envelope, but the info is incorrect. The funny part is that I named this card CAMEO BRIDAL INVITE--but in the magazine it's called EMILY ZAHRT! LOL. Oh my!

**Another funny story-- this card was made for our neighbors to invite them over for a party/get together....they just recently moved and my card for them is with the magazine company still! Maybe I should still send it...but to our new neighbors??!!

That's it for me today! I've got more creations to share--so be on the lookout;) 


THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed!