FBW #182

Last Wednesday of the month, wow!! I think this year has flown by! Since it’s Wednesday that means it’s time for another Flutter By Challenge! Be sure to visit the blog to see how you can play along! And be sure to visit my Flutter By Team for lots of inspiration--links are on my sidebar!
Two of the Flutter By Team members are leaving this week, I’d like to wish Kelly and Jen both the best of luck in their crafting ventures!!
Our challenge this week is a recipe~ the color blue, lace, 3 or more flowers and a butterfly. A bit more complex that some weeks but fun none-the-less.
Here’s what I came up with~ can you believe it? no stamping!!! wow!!

Don’t forget to head to the SCACD store blog, Follow Your Heart, to see the new sneak peeks for the day from Colleen and Anki and to enter the blog candy!!!
The little details~ DCWV Blossoms & Butterflies stack, Cuttlebug Butterflies combo die/embossing, lace, Viva Decor Pearl Pen, flowers, SU Dazzling Details,

Shopping Our Stash #28

Time for another Shopping Our Stash Challenge!! 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 we’re sponsored by Bugaboo Stamps so again, be sure to check the blog so you can see how you can enter for a chance to win!!

Our challenge this week is~ Digi stamps and/or sentiments- any digital image and/or sentiment OR Recycle something from a greeting card to use on your new project.

I just got this cute Bugaboo digi, Christmas Brat Girl Dress and thought she’d be fun to color up today. Although I must admit, I’m just not feeling the holiday spirit quite yet. Seems like that happens most years…I don’t find my holiday spirit until the holidays are done..LOL! I am trying to keep my holiday cards as flat as possible for easy mailing so not a lot of embellishments on this one!

 

Be sure to visit the SCACD store blog, Follow Your Heart, each day this week, starting today, for lots of FUN!!! Sneak peeks start today by Donalda and Alex and there’s also Blog Candy!!! You don’t want to miss it!! Be sure to mark your calendar for Friday for a fabulous SCACD stamp release and blog hop!

The little details~ digi- Christmas Brat Girl Dress, copics, Zig Wink of Stella gold pen, paper from my older than the hills stash, nestabilities, Maya Road Snowflake Chipboard, DecoArt Glamour Dust Ultra Fine Glitter Paint-Turquoise Sparkle, stardust pen, icicle stickles,

Annabelle’s Green and Brown card

Squeaking in at the last minute for Annabelle to enter the newest challenge, have green and brown as the main colors, at the La-La-Land Crafts for Kids!!

Here is her green and brown card~

The Victorian

Every time I see this gorgeous image, The Victorian, from the latest Carmen Medlin for SCACD release, I think of Mary Poppins..hehe…

Now that you’re smiling and singing along, here’s my creation for today~ along with The Victorian, I also used my new Basic Grey Picadilly paper--such happy papers!! Her dress screamed to be paper pieced too..my favorite technique!!

 

Don’t forget today is the last day for the sale at SCACD (you can read about it HERE)--you have until 9 pm (PST)!!

The little details~ The Victorian, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, copics, nestabilities, SU Bashful Blue ink, Palette Landscape ink, stencil, Basic Grey Picadilly, copic multi-liner, Martha Stewart punches, Kaisercraft pearls, SU Dazzling Details,

A thank you with mice

For Thanksgiving our neighbors invited us over to join them and their family. We had such a good time and enjoyed the yummy food so much so I thought I’d make them a thank you card.
This cute House Mouse stamp, Pumpkin Pie, screamed out to be used. Who was I to deny it?

The little details~ Pumpkin Pie, Memento Tuxedo Black, copics, Taylored Expressions Key Ingredient Kit Aug. 2010, SU Chocolate Chip ink, TAC Tag Tidbits, pearls,

Sale Alert!!!

Hope that everyone is having a wonderful weekend! I know for me, I took a few days off from blogging and creating and I feel re-energized and excited to stamp again as I think I was getting burned out. So look out, I’m back!!

Of course I have to share the latest SALE news from SCACD!!!

These SALE prices are good through this Monday (Cyber Monday) and are limited to stock on hand--while supplies last!!!

All NEW 6x6 Paper Pads- 15% off-- HERE

All Embossing Folders- 25% off- HERE

All Tonertex- 25% off- HERE

Selected 2011 Spellbinders- 15% off- HERE

Selected Flower Soft- 20% off- HERE

Select Epiphany Craft Tools- 15% off- accessories NOT included- HERE

Lots of fun goodies that would make some great gifts for your crafty friends!! I can gladly send my wishlist..hehe!!

See you soon for some fun and creations!!

Sketches by Carly #45

How many of you got up early and braved the crowds today? not me, I’m quite content to miss that madness for sure!!
It’s time again for another Sketch by Carly!! Be sure to visit the blog to see the other design team members creations and also to see how you can play along!!

This time around we’re sponsored by Sweet n’ Sassy Stamps! So be sure you check out the blog to see how you can enter for a chance to win!
Since it’s been raining quite a bit here I thought I’d use Rainy Day Bethany. Here’s the new sketch~

And here’s what I came up with~ Not sure I really pulled it off but I tried!!

Here’s also a creation from Annabelle as I had printed the same digi out for her~

The little details~ digi-Rainy Day Bethany, copics, Dovecraft paper from my stash, SU Close To Cocoa ink, nestabilities, SU photo corner punch, Viva Decor Paper Pen, SU dazzling details,

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Hope all my American friends enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!

Much love to you all!!!

FBW #181

I can’t believe it’s Wednesday again! Wow is time flying! That means it’s time for another Flutter By Wednesday Challenge! Be sure to visit the blog to see how you can play along and also be sure to visit my Flutter By Team for lots of inspiration--links are on the sidebar!

This week we’re sponsored by Paper Pretties! So be sure to visit the FBW blog to see how you can be entered to win one of their cute fairy sets, Tooth Fairy Krista.

We also have an open challenge this week so here’s what I came up with using Love Fairy Anna, which I don’t think has ever seen ink, sigh. I’m not quite sure if I like how this turned out or not..hmmm…what do you think?

 

Thank you for taking the time to stop by and leave a comment! I always have the best intentions to get around and leave some love but get sidetracked. I’m going to be making more of an effort! But anyway, thank you!!

The little details~ Love Fairy Anna, Memento Tuxedo Black, copics, Echo Park Country Drive, nestabilities, Crafts Too Spots Embossing Folder, MFT butterfly die, Kaisercraft rhinestones, stickles, stardust pens,

A Shopping We Will Go…

Since so many of us having shopping on the brain right now, I thought I’d share some new goodies that SCACD has in!! So take a peek and then go shopping!!

Lots of gorgeous new 6x6 paper pads~ HERE!!

Here’s a few that caught my eye~ you can click on the photos to go right to these!

Plus new Kraftin’ Kimmie stamps! I must have them all!! Check them out~ HERE! Here’s a few to wet your appetite!

And don’t forget the last release by Carmen Medlin for SCACD!

Susana also has all the Embossing Folders and Tonertex Kits on sale through tomorrow at 12:00 pm (PST)!

Why are you still here? Go shopping!!

Shopping Our Stash #27

It’s time for another great Shopping Our Stash Challenge! Be sure to visit the blog to find out how you can play along and also to see the other talented DT members creations!

Our challenge this week is: Christmas Countdown- anything Christmas or Winter related, Penguins, polar bears, stockings, wreaths, angels, presents, snow, ice skating, tree, Santa, nativity scenes,  etc!

I went the Winter route as I wanted to color up my new digi, Snowboard Marci. I think she looks so fun! and bright, hehe!

 

Also adding this to the La-La-Land Crafts Customer Gallery.

The little details~ digi- Snowboard Marci, copics, Crate Paper Snow Day, Martha Stewart snowflake punch, Doodlebug Sticker Gems,

Clarissa and Camille

I was so excited when I saw that Susana got in the Uptown Girls by Stamping Bella! Love them! So much fun!

Today I’m using Clarissa and Camille. I just love their big cup of coffee! What a fun stamp to make some fun girlfriend cards!

 

The little details~ Clarissa and Camille, Memento Tuxedo Black, copics, SU markers, paper from my older than the hills stash, Fiskars border punch, SU Green Gable ink, Fruit Punch stickles,

Her Caged Heart

I couldn’t wait to ink up another one of the gorgeous stamps from the latest Carmen Medlin for SCACD release! This one is from Reflections Fantasy and is called Her Caged Heart.

I chose this stamp as I had my parakeet, Jade on my mind. You might remember me posting about her when we got her earlier in the year, well she’s still been very timid when it comes to getting on our fingers and such so she’s never been out of her cage.

Last week Sam decided it would be a good idea to get her out. Oh my! The poor thing flew around and slammed into walls, got glitter on her and then got in the closet and took us a while to get her out. She sure did squawk at us once we got her back in her cage. She really got her exercise and adventure that day! (and for the record, she’s fine, she didn’t get injured or anything)

The little details~ Her Caged Heart, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, copics, Echo Park Country Drive paper-discounted right now!, nestabilities, SU Bashful Blue ink, ribbon, bow easy, flower, Kaisercraft pearls,

Let’s hop with SCACD!!!

I’m so happy that Friday is here! That means that the new Carmen Medlin for SCACD stamps~ Reflections Fantasy, Reflections Yesteryear and Carolyn’s Bonsai and The Topiary~ are available to purchase and it also means it is time to be inspired with a blog hop by the SCACD DT!!
I’m your first stop on the hop but if you get lost at any time, just head to the store blog, Follow Your Heart, for the complete list of the blog hop participants! And don’t forget to head to SCACD for some shopping after the hop or for our International Friends, Quixotic Paperie!
I’m not going to lie, I was so excited when I learned that I was showing the new stamp, Butterfly Dreams today! I just love her!! But then again, I truly love all the stamps in this release! Can’t wait to get more of them inky!!

I couldn’t help myself and had to create one more card! Here’s Carolyn’s Bonsai. Such a pretty stamp!! And so versatile, you could really use it for about any occasion!!

  

Now you should continue the hop by going to the fabulous Kim’s blog! Happy hopping and hope that we can inspire you!!
The little details~ Butterfly Dreams, Memento Tuxedo Black, copics, Basic Grey Sweet Threads, copic glitter pen, stickles, Viva Decor Lilac Pearl pen, Carolyn’s Bonsai, Memory Box Jubilee, Fiskars Scroll punch, flowers,

A few things~

I think I might be on the uphill side of this headache, yay! It truly was one of the worst ones I've had!

Today is a Pixie Dust Studio Twilight hop that I was suppose to be in but had to drop out of so be sure to check it out: Twilight Hop

Also today is the last day to enter the SCACD Blog Candy!!! Be sure to head on over to the store blog and check out today's sneak peeks and enter the Blog Candy!!!

I'll see you back here tomorrow for a fabulous blog hop with SCACD!!!

Be sure to check out...

Head is still pounding and about to explode so here's a quick post for ya!

Be sure to check out the Flutter By Wednesday Challenge blog to see how you can play along this week!! Be sure to visit the Flutter By Team too--links on my sidebar! and a big welcome to our newest member, Amanda!

We also have a special guest this week, Jessica Diedrich! Stop by and leave her some love!!

Also be sure to visit the SCACD store blog, Follow Your Heart, for more sneak peeks and to enter the blog candy!!!

it's coming...

I will have a proper post soon for Flutter by Wednesday and also to let you know about the sneaks at SCACD. I'm suffering from a horrible migraine right now and just can't function enough to write them tonight. Thanks for understanding!

Sneak peek time at SCACD!!

(please scroll down for my Shopping Our Stash post)
It’s time again for another wonderful stamp release at SCACD!! You know that means FUN!! Be sure to visit the store blog, Follow Your Heart, each day this week to see some outstanding sneak peeks and also to enter some FUN Blog Candy!!!!
Be sure to mark your calendars for Friday, November 18th for a wonderful, inspirational blog hop and release!! There will be two stamps not shown during all the sneak peeks so you will want to hop along so you don’t miss a thing!!
Today our newest DT sister, Donalda and Alex are also sharing some sneak peeks so be sure to visit them!! And I personally want to welcome Donalda to the team! I’m very excited to be working with you!
I instantly fell in love with these stamps when I saw them! Seriously, I think this might be my favorite Carmen Medlin for SCACD release yet…I know, I know, I say that every time..hehe!!
Today I’m sharing Lotus Blossom from the soon to be released Reflections Fantasy. I think she is so pretty! and has just the right touch of mystery to her!

The little details~ Lotus Blossom, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, copics, DCWV Cafe Mediterranean Stack, Prima Marri Madeline flower--discounted right now!, Autumn Wheat Creative Inspirations paint, Viva Decor Glitter liner, Diamond stickles,

Shopping Our Stash #26

It’s time for another Shopping Our Stash Challenge!! Be sure to visit the blog to see how you can play along and to see the other DT creations!!

Our challenge this week is: Never Been Inked OR Neutrals- use a stamp that hasn't been inked (or printed for digi stamps) and/or a neutral color theme- think kraft, black, whites, crumb cake, beige, sand, ivory, etc.  (or use a Dilly Beans image)

Our sponsor this week is Dilly Beans. They have graciously given the DT some digi images to work with so here’s my creation using Olivia and Molly.

 

The little details~ digi-Olivia and Molly, copics, Simple Stories Year.O.Graphy, nestabilities, copic multi-liner, Prima Marri Madeline flower-discounted right now!!, Martha Stewart punch,

Annabelle’s Polka Dot entry

The new challenge at La-La-Land Crafts for Kids is polka dots!

Here’s what Belle came up with using digi-Winter Marci.

I think she did a great job!! Her coloring is awesome and you can’t help but smile at those bright colors!!

Sass & Swagger

I’m sure that many of you noticed that Susana had the store offline this past week for a very well deserved break and also store maintenance. I’m happy to say that it’s now back open and there’s new goodies so be sure to go and check it out!!
Stay tuned as there’s also some FUN happening this week that you don’t want to miss!!
Before I get to today’s creation I just wanted to give a HUGE shout out and thank you to Susana! She is truly such a kind and generous person and I just wanted her to know that I appreciate her! It actually is hard for me to put into words what she means to me--she has encouraged me to follow my heart, she’s been there no matter what, she has some of the best and most fun ideas and well, she’s just amazing! So Susana, here’s to you--Thank you for being YOU!! 
And from a customer level--seriously, can you beat SCACD? Quick shipping, tons and tons of awesome products and amazing customer service!! Yeah,SCACD rocks!!
Onto today’s creation before I get all weepy! I inked up one of the latest Victoria Case for SCACD releases, Sass & Swagger from the Classic Retro Crew Collection. I think she’s just so much fun--love the attitude that she has!

The little details~ Sass & Swagger, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, copics, Bo Bunny Crush, Memory Box Elegant Scrollwork die, Petaloo Dazzlers, copic multi-liner, nestabilities, stickles,