Sweet Seasons

One of the yahoo groups that I’ve been in for years has sketches every week for inspiration.  I haven’t played along for quite sometime but this week’s sketch really called to me so I thought “why not!”

Here’s the sketch~

I used one of my new TAC sets~ Sweet Seasons. It is a Level B reward set (which you can earn by hosting a FUNshop or by joining my card club--details coming soon). A pretty simple but cute card!!

I am almost back to “normal”~ whatever that is! LOL! so I hope to get to visiting you all again soon!!

The little details~  TAC Sweet Seasons, copic markers, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, scraps of TAC paper, TAC Miss Moxie ribbon, bow-easy (I used these directions), copic glitter pens,

Sunshine and Joy

Finally got all my stamps cut out and cataloged so that means it’s time to get inky!!

My Flutter By Challenge is an open challenge this week--just need a butterfly, fairy or angel so I thought the brand new Sunshine and Joy would be fun to use!

You might recognize the artist’s style behind this set…it’s Elizabeth from Softpencil! She has 3 sets in the new catalog!

It felt good to sit and create..ahhh a big sigh of happiness! Although I think my coloring skills are a wee bit rusty! Must create and color more to get it back, LOL!

For my layout I based it on a sketch I had in my files from Stamping Bella.

The little details~ Sunshine and Joy, copics, Palette Reflection Blue, Memento Tuxedo Black, scraps of TAC paper, nestabilities, Martha Stewart butterfly punch, Kaisercraft rhinestones, stickles,

TAC catalog link

I'm so excited to see that TAC has the catalog online!! Check it out while you wait for the hard copy to arrive at your doorstep! And be sure to let me know if there's anything you *need* right now or if you'd like to receive a catalog!!!

Click HERE to go see this FABULOUS catalog!!

June Secret Sister Thank You

I played along again this month in the Secret Sister Swap that Kris hosts.

I want to send a great big thank you to Leanne for all the fun goodies she sent me! I especially love the card she made!! Thank you!!!

I am mailing mine out tomorrow--sure hope my secret sister likes it all!!

FBW

I tried to get things done so I could create a card for this week's Flutter By Wednesday challenge but I just didn't get it done so nothing from me this week. 

Be sure to visit the FBW Blog to find out the details of the challenge so you can play along and also be sure to visit my Flutter By Team for lots of inspiration!! links are on my sidebar!

I hope to be back soon with lots of new creations!! Happy Fluttering Wednesday!

The Seminar Post--warning long!!

Oh my! Where do you begin? What a truly amazing experience! I just keep pinching myself to see if I was dreaming it all.

It was so fun from the minute I arrived at the airport and met Michelle!! I am so thankful she was able to put up with me for all of this, LOL!! What fun we had!!

The whole seminar was just a blur of happiness and information! So much that I’m still letting it all sink in. I have so many ideas!! One of them that I am working on is that with this catalog, TAC brought forth the idea of card clubs.

I LOVE this idea as most of you know, I love sending cards to make people smile and if you remember, I had said I wanted my cards to really matter--to help as many people as I can to find that smile. This is the PERFECT way to do that!! So watch this space towards the end of July for more information on my new card club--Danni’s Dreams Caring Hearts!!

Another thing that stood out for me in this seminar was I CAN DO THIS!! I will share that I had thought about quitting TAC….but this has shown me that I am FABULOUS and I can do this!!

I also really enjoyed all the make and takes! Here’s the project ones we did on Saturday (and one that Holly presented). I didn’t complete all the rest of them as I was too overwhelmed but I have the information and the angels who presented them did fabulous! I didn’t get my bows made and put on some of these but you get the idea and yes, all the stamps shown are new fabulous ones!

Another aspect of this seminar that really stood out to me was the girlfriend time! It was such a blast sharing a room with Michelle and Barb! I don’t know when I’ve laughed so hard or so long! Love these gals! and it was awesome to meet so many other angels!!

Oh and it was such a neat surprise that we had the opportunity to have Susan from Tsukineko speak and demonstrate products for us! I learned so much!! and can’t wait to get some new goodies to play with and get inky!!

I had heard that the other angels did “trades” and “specials” before I left. Well I had NO idea what that was so I didn’t do anything. Well lookie at what I came home with~~even though I didn’t have anything to trade, they still showered me in their awesome creations!! Thank you to all you angels!!!!

I could ramble on and on but I’ll end this with a HUGE thank you to The Angel Company!! I came home with 21 stamp sets and 7 paper packs!! How generous is that?? wow!! So with that~~ I’m off to finish cutting rubber and get to stamping!!

And again I will post this information from my previous post~ I am expecting my catalogs to arrive today or at least this week---if you would like to have one, please contact me and let me know!! I am also compiling a new newsletter/email list so if you'd like to be on that, let me know!!

Toto, we're not in Kansas anymore

Awww...it's good to be home!! Happy to see my kiddos and my hubby, the doggies, my birdie and the nice, cool Washington air!!

My mother in law is still here one more day--what a blessing it has been to have her be able to come so I could go to the seminar!!

I am still flying high with TONS of ideas in my head and can't wait to stamp and share those ideas with you! But first I have to tackle the Cinderella chores...laundry especially! Not my favorite but one that has to be done.

I am expecting my catalogs to arrive today or at least this week---if you would like to have one, please contact me and let me know!! I am also compiling a new newsletter/email list so if you'd like to be on that, let me know!!

Have a fabulous day and I'll be back soon!!!!!!!!

SCACD Friends With Heart Challenge #13

Just a reminder that today is a new challenge at the SCACD Friends With Heart Challenge blog! I ran out of time before my trip to get a card done but I hope to have one later in the week!!

Be sure to visit the blog to find out all the details of the challenge and to see how you can play along!

Be sure to visit the design team for lots of inspiration~ Lisa, Lorraine, Mary Lou, Pattie, and Renkata!

Have a fabulous day!

Patriotic Colors with Woodware USA

Time for another challenge with Woodware USA! I want to thank them for having me as a guest designer this month! Be sure to visit the blog to see how you can play along and also to see the other design team members creations!!

This week our challenge was to use Patriotic colors or theme. I used the cute Mary and Friends set again and also used my new Bo Bunny Liberty paper..fun!!

I paper pieced her dress and hat. These little girls are fun to paper piece.

The little details~ Mary and Friends, copics, Bo Bunny Liberty, a muse scallop die, star stickers,

With all good things comes change…

After all the amazing experience I have had at the TAC seminar, I have decided that there are changes that are needing to take place.

A few of the changes are:

~ I will be focusing on my TAC business as top priority!!

~ I will no longer have 2 separate blogs for posting--this will be my only one. I am leaving my TAC blog up for reference only.

~ I have decided to reduce my design team commitments to other companies so with that, I have stepped down from The Pixie Dust Studio team. I truly have loved being on the Pixie team and appreciate the opportunity they have given me!

I fly home tomorrow! I can’t wait to see my family!! I am at the point of complete exhaustion so hopefully I will get rested up and be willing to start sharing some fun, fun things with you soon!! So stay tuned and thanks for sticking with me on my journey in this wonderful hobby/obsession/addiction of crafting!

Just a reminder or two

Just a quick reminder that there were two new releases yesterday~

The Steampunk digi Collection from Pixie Dust Studio and

The Sweet Meets Sassy 2 Collection by Victoria Case for SCACD!!

Happy shopping!!

Peeking into say hi

Just peeking in to say Hi! I having such an awesome time at seminar and am so happy I came!!
So much fun stuff and I have so many ideas rolling in my brain..hehe!
Anyhoo, if you're interested, I have some photos up on my TAC Blog!!

Celebrate

Yay it’s release day!! Be sure to head to the SCACD store blog, Follow Your Heart, to see the 3 new images that haven’t been seen this week and also to see who’s showcasing more images today!!

After you’re done looking at all these fun stamps, be sure to head to SCACD to get yours or if you’re an international friend in Europe, head to Quixotic Paperie to get yours!

Today I’m showing the fun Celebrate! This fun gal comes with the sentiment and I think she would be so versatile--birthdays, anniversaries, new job, graduation, etc!

 

The little details~ Celebrate, copics, copic glitter pens, Jillibean Soup Spotted Owl Soup, gems,

Pixie Dust Studio Challenge-Counting Along

It’s time for another Pixie Dust Studio Challenge!! Be sure to visit the blog to find out all about the challenge and how you can play along and also to see the other pixie’s creations!!

This week our challenge is ~ It’s Counting Along-Add a number or “gear” to your card/project! How fun!! I’m excited to show you one of the new digi’s that is being released tomorrow, Max Takes Off. Isn’t it so fun??

The little details~ digi-Max Takes Off, copics, Jillibean Soup Spotted Owl Soup, nestabilities, bella baubles,

Be sure to head to the Pixie Dust Studio tomorrow for the new images!!

Leaving on a jet plane today…

Today I’m off to Kansas to The Angel Company seminar! I’m so excited!! Especially since I get to meet my online friend, Michelle! I will return next Monday! I still have posts scheduled so you won’t miss me!!

Don’t forget to check the SCACD store blog, Follow Your Heart, to see who is sharing a sneak of one of the new stamps from the upcoming Victoria Case for SCACD release on Friday. Remember lots of fun to be had so check it out!!

The next Pixie Dust Studio release is coming this Friday also! So be sure to visit the Pixie Dust Studio blog for sneaks of these new images!!

Have a happy day!!

Teapot Mouse

It’s time for another challenge at SCACD Friends with Heart!! Be sure to visit the blog to find out all the details of this week’s challenge so you can play along!!

Be sure to visit the design team for lots of inspiration~ Lisa, Lorraine, Mary Lou, Pattie, and Renkata!

This week our challenge is a super easy one..anything goes with a stamp that SCACD carries!! There are so many to choose from but I decided on the sweet little Teapot Mouse by Carmen Medlin for SCACD.

I made a little post-it note holder by using the directions from SCS that can be found HERE. I used the fun new Basic Grey Out of Print papers.

  

Don’t forget to visit the SCACD store blog, Follow Your Heart to see who has the sneak peeks today for the upcoming Victoria Case for SCACD release!!

The little details~ Teapot Mouse, copics, Basic Grey Out of Print, ribbon, nestabilities, copic multi-liner, Kaisercraft pearls,

An Apple a Day

** Be sure to scroll down for my Woodware USA post**

What a fun day! Today I get to show you a sneak of one of the new images from the upcoming Victoria Case for SCACD release that is happening this Friday!!!

We are having lots of fun with this release and with the sneaks so be sure to visit the SCACD store blog, Follow Your Heart, to find out all the details and to see who is showcasing an image each day! Did I mention chances to win stamps?? Yup, so be sure to check it out!!

Today Colleen and I are showing the cutie, An Apple A Day. Be sure to visit Colleen and leave a comment to increase your chances of winning this sweetie stamp! All the details on how you can win are on the store blog!

I decided to make a little mini pizza box out of this sweetie. I used the directions found on SCS that can be found HERE. I also used my new Hideaway papers…oh my goodness is this paper pad fabulous! It has 64 sheets of papers and some are glittery, some are double sided..it is awesome!!

Be sure to keep visiting the store blog each day for more sneaks and chances to win and then mark your calendars for the release on Friday!

The little details~ An Apple A Day, copics, SU Bashful Blue ink, cloud stencil, Hideaway papers, Martha Stewart butterfly punch, Viva Decor pearl pen,

A sketch for Woodware USA Challenge

Time for another Woodware USA challenge! This week we have a sketch to use! Be sure to visit the blog to find out all the details and to see the other design team members creations!!

Here’s the sketch~

And here’s what I came up with~ I made my card too small for my nesties to work for the shapes behind the main panel so I just used regular rectangles….note to self, think things through before deciding on the size of your card!! LOL!

The little details~ Floral Corners and Borders, Mary and Friends, copics, prismacolors, OMS, Basic Grey Kioshi, versamark, shimmer chalk, Viva Decor glitter liner,

Lots of SCACD fun this week!

Be sure to visit the SCACD store blog, Follow Your Heart, each day this week--starting TODAY- as there are sneak peeks, giveaways and lots of fun going on!! And be sure to mark your calendar for Friday the 24th for a fabulous release!!!

So why are you still here? Head on over and join in the FUN!!

Floaty Girl

It’s time for the Summertime release from Whimsy and Stars Studio--Mabelle RO!! These images are all SO cute!! Be sure to check them all out and don’t be surprised if more than a few jump into your shopping cart! hehe!!

Today I’m showing the little cutie, Floaty Girl. I love that her floaty is so big..so fun and CUTE!!

I also was backing up my photos and found this cute photo of my Belle..thought it was appropriate to share today..hehe!

The little details~digi-Floaty Girl, copics, Pink Paislee Hometown Summer-discounted right now!, flowers,   

I also wanted to make a little note that as of today I probably won’t make it around to leave comments for a week or so. Monday my mother-in-law arrives and then on Wednesday I fly out to Kansas to go to The Angel Company seminar and I won’t return until the 27th. I am so excited! I will finally get to meet my upline/online buddy, Michelle!! Yay!!

I have lots of posts pre-scheduled for when I’m away so please keep visiting!!  I’ll “see” ya’ll when I get back!!

Make It Crafty- Cordelia the Mermaid

Today a few of the SCACD DT sisters are showcasing the fabulous Make It Crafty stamps and products that SCACD is now carrying! These stamps are so much fun!

So be sure to visit the SCACD store blog, Follow Your Heart, to find the links to my DT sisters who are showcasing these stamps today!!

Today I am showing the gorgeous Cordelia the Mermaid. I think she would be able to tempt any pirate or man in her ocean, what do you think?

I took two photos to show off the shimmer a bit! and {gasp} I didn’t realize until I got these photos posted that I forgot to add sparkle to her tail..yikes..I guess it’ll be okay…LOL!

The little details~ Cordelia the Mermaid, copics, Cuttlebug embossing folder- Musical Flourish, Psst Frost Shimmer Spritz, Kaisercraft rhinestones,

Susana also got some new goodies in~ New 6x6 paper pads-Basic Grey Oxford and Out of Print and Best Creations Baseball!  New chipboard birdhouses by Maya Road! Maya Road Typewriter Stamp! LOTS of things added to the Clearance section! also more Spellbinders on sale!!