Ribbon Carousel #75 challenge

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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--- The Holidays! 

While on vacation, I received a package of goodies from the RC store, and I used several items {Crate Paper Sleigh Ride, Memento ink, and 3D Zot Dots} on my card for today's challenge.  LOVE LOVE LOVE!! I also used the Hot Concoctions, Freezy Fellas, and Christmas Sampler Paper Smooches stamp sets. I used some of my FAV black v-striped twill ribbon as part of the left side design. I added some 1/8" celery ribbon as the snowman's scarf. CUTE!!! 

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:}

Mama Elephant December Color Challenge {post2}

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

Today is a special day over on the Mama Elephant blog!!! There's a December color challenge that starts today!!! Be sure to stop by HERE for more details and to play along!

This is the Me's first challenge! And we are starting with some beautiful colors: sorbet, teal, white, and glitter! What a fun color combo! I wanted to make a Christmas card, so I inked up the ME Midnight Letters and Believe In Magic (masking several of the sentiment stamps) stamp sets. I love how this turned out!! I esp. love that glittered bottom!!

That's it for me today! Be sure to stop by the ME blog and all the ME DT members' blogs!! This color challenge ends on December 30th! I can't wait to see what you make;) 

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Paper Smooches SPARKS Dec. Cool Shades challenge {post1}

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**After 9amEST--please click HERE for my Mama Elephant December Color Challenge 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 "Mushroom":

Red, Green, Yellow, and White

This might shock you.... but this card literally took me 4 hours! YIKES!!!! I love love love this card though--so it was worth it:) 

I used several Paper Smooches stamp sets for my card {Christmas Sampler, Woofers & Tweeters, Knick Knacks, Hullabaloo, Santa Paws, and All Yule Need}!!! I love masking my sentiments together--however that is what took the longest! LOL! The papers are from the Echo Park Christmas This & That collection {available HERE from the Ribbon Carousel}. LOOOOOOOVE how this turned out:) 

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 December 23rd. 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 Dec. 15th??? LOVE! 

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Hello and a Couple of Reminders:)

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Sorry for the absence in posting--we're still on vacation! 

I wanted to remind you of the following 40% off sale that I have going on right now--I'm selling several stamp sets and papers, embellishments, etc. Check it out HERE!

And don't forget to ink up your Paper Smooches images and join in the fun over at the Paper Smooches SPARKS challenge! This week is a sketch challenge, click HERE to play along!

And don't worry! I will be back with more crafty goodness starting Monday next week:) THANKS for stopping by!! Be blessed:}

Paper Smooches SPARKS Dec. Designer Drafts

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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: 

I love love love my card....and I think it matches 99% of this sketch!!! HOOOOORAY! **The only thing I changed were the diag papers/pieces don't go all the way across this card. But it's close enough:) Way closer than my normal creations! LOL! 

I used Fancy Pants Designs The Good Life papers {available HERE from the Ribbon Carousel} for this card. LOVE the color combos in this pad!!! The Paper Smooches stamp sets I used include Hot Concoctions, Alphadot, and Cyber Cafe. LOVE x10000! The center panel is a gift card holder--PERFECT for a friend who loves StarBucks! 

You can kind of tell that I had a boo-boo when stamping the E!! I didn't ink it all up! I love it the way it is... kind of a happy mistake;)

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

Jessica Bavier

Lisa Arana

Lynn Mangan

Vera Wirianta Yates

And don't forget to stop by the Paper Smooches SPARKS blog for more details!!!! This challenge ends December 16th. I cannot wait to see what you make!!! 

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Momenta Magnet Bookmarks

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I'm sure several of you have seen magnet bookmarks in stores and on Pinterest...well, I decided to use some Momenta papers to create these magnet bookmarks for Travis!!! 

You see...Trav loves to read. But the bookmarks he uses are not good! 

These magnet bookmarks are simple to make!

That's it for me today! I created five in a matter of minutes (the laminating took the most time!)! I have a feeling I will be creating some more as a Christmas gift for my girlfriends!!! 

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:)


Momenta product
PA-2337 OFD 5x7 CS Pad

A Quick CAS Lunch Note with Mama Elephant

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Just wanted to share quickly a small lunch note that I made for Trav. I used the new Mama Elephant On Target stamp set for this CAS card. I also used some of my FAV Bazzill Basics Paper cardstock (available HERE from the RC). 

Now you might be asking yourself, "That sentiment isn't part of this ME stamp set?!" I masked several of the sentiments from this set to create this card--masking is one of my FAVorite things to do:)

That's it for me today! Don't forget about my 40% off sale going on HERE!!! I'm also selling high heels, bracelets, and purses HERE on my Facebook page Sav's Shoes (If you are interested, please send me an email so I can invite you to the group!!!). 

Thanks for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Crafty Genes

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Just a quick post today! 

I wanted to share with you where I get my love for crafts....this is my MOM. She is super awesome and major crafty! I remember watching her paint nature scenes as a child, and she can crochet, sew, and so much more! 

Last weekend she went to a Winter Wonderland craft event to sell her table runners, scarves {look at the one she is wearing--she made it! Love it!}, and more. She also had some of my cards to sell. 

Thanks, Aunt Michelle, for taking this pic! <3 i="i">

So there you have it...I get my crafty genes and craftiness from my Mom! THANKS, MOM!!! 

Hope you all are having a great week! I will be back with some Momenta goodness, Mama Elephant creations, and another Paper Smooches SPARKS challenge starts on Monday!!! Be sure to check out our current challenge HERE and link up before Sunday at 10:59 pm EST!!! 

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Whisker Graphics Projects (lots of pics)

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Today I'm sharing my Whisker Graphics creation that is featured on the WG blog-- you can also read about this creation over on the WG blog HERE.

I'm going to share two creations today! And I know....NEITHER are related! LOL! Well...kind of! They both have to do with my nieces and nephews;) <3 font="font">

Last month Trav and I drove 10 hours for our nephew's first birthday! I created some of the decorations using WG Air Mail divine twine. My MIL Lori helped me create this banner. We used three long pieces of twisted twine. **NOTE: Double or triple your twine to make sure it will hold the weight of your creations/photos/etc. 

That red table cloth made everything RED!! LOL! I just wanted you to see some of the decorations--there are doggie balloons:) 

For my second creation....YUP! You guessed it----I used my bitty bags! I absolutely LOOOOOOOOOVE the Whisker Graphics bitty bags. **NOTE:: This probably isn't "news" to you because I say this all the time!! 

I created two Christmas gift holders for my nieces and nephews. I used two different bitty bags {Little Bitty Bags and Middy Bitty Bags}, along with some Holiday and Cherry divine twine. Other supplies include Echo Park Christmas This & That {available HERE from the RC}, a Paper Smooches stamp set {Party Posse}, and two alpha sets from Momenta. Here's how I created them: 

That's it for me today! And be sure to stop by the Whisker Graphics blog for more inspiration. And stop by their shop too!! 

Thanks for stopping by! Be blessed:}