Bling is the Thing

Good morning everyone, or goodnight.

First off a little reminder

Unique Crafter's Challenge

is still going on until the 30th!!!!


Today's post is for

Dutch Dare Card Challenge

with a theme of 

Bling is the Thing

Our sponsor this week is

Di's Digi's

 

How is everyone today. I have a new card I made. i know summer is practically over. I had her colored a while back but just never had a chance to use her. I used a Kraftin' Kimmie stamp for this one with some Fabulous Simple Stories paper, some Prima flowers, and bling.

Kraftin Kimmie - Sketch

Stamp with Fun - Bling

A friendly reminder to stock up on your paints, or if you haven't tried them, we have10% off all month long! 

Best of all NO coupon code needed!

We have already changed the price on the site!

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New Digital Stamps

How is everyone's Wednesday going today???? Mine couldn't be better... Those on the West Coast will know we have been having some funky weather. We have been getting storm after storm here in Vegas so today is somewhat cool, extremely humid, and raining. It is nice to not have hot dust blowing about my face. My daughter though it doesn't matter any weather change throws her allergies off. 

Well I figured before waddling off to take my daughter to swim class and feel somewhat light thanks to my bouncy boy in the pool I would share a new digi stamp over at 

Sparkle n Sprinkle

We have a new designer Michelle Perkett and we have tons of her digital image sin stock.

I used the digital stamp Three Graces Ballerinas which you can find Here!!!

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New Stamp Release

How is everyone this fine Monday? Are you excited for release week to get on a roll and see some new stamps? This week we have a new addition of stamps available in-store and great for going back to school themes and teacher projects or even just to have to give your kid a stamp for doing great.

Today I am showing you a card I made using Great Impressions

Great Job (d436)

For cardstock I used an older My Mind's Eye paper pad that was boyish. I colored the stamps with copics and used kraft cardstock for the base color to go along with the feel of the card. 

I kept it really simple for you for our release we have going on. 

My Sheri Crafts - Back to School

Raise the Bar - Back to School

Simply Create Too - Back to School

Inspire me Fridays - Anything Goes

Cute Card Thursday - Back to School

CPS Sketch 279

Loves Rubber Stamps - Back To School

Markerpop #5 children or school

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DT Call

Hey everyone in blogland. I just wanted to share a little bit of info to everyone out there listening. 

There is a design team call over at

Creative Inspirations Paints

So hop on over and check it out!

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V is for Vanish

ABC Challenge 

Our  theme this challenge is 

V for Vanish

(hide something behind something on your project)

We have 2 terrific sponsors this week:

and 

offering 2 Digis of choice from there signature ranges - Lil Lolitas, Lil Lads or the Lil Pinkettes.

Well I know I know I didn't use one of the sponsored images. I used a newer Magnolia image for a purse with some triangle pockets to slip away whatever you would like to write. 

The papers and canvas flowers are from Basic Grey. I had lost this canvas pretties and recently found them. I thought this would be perfect. I really think is would be great to stash some seed packets in this. 

Here is what it look likes all altogether. Remember you have two weeks to play with us. 

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A new technique

Second post for today.... scroll down for my Great Impression Release. 

 I am sorry I am late with this post.  I had a wild weekend of contractions and tons of laying down to stay out of labor. I am only 26 weeks so I still have a long way to go before I can have this little boy!

Well recently Kassi made a post about a technique using distress inks and CIPaints!

I loved the technique and thought to make some thank you cards trying out some different colors!

I used the Tim Hotlz Tattered Flowers die to cut out the flowers and then I added a jewel in the center for extra pop. Th ribbon I used is from ribbon girls and really reasonable ribbon. The stamp is from Thanks a Bunch ( set 415) set over at Sparkle n Sprinkle. 

Colors I used are:

Don't forget about the sale going on its 10% off no coupon nescessary!!!!

Challenges:

Sentimental Sundays - CAS

Fab n Funky - Use pearls or Rhinstones

Daring Cardmakers - Get Knotted

SSS - Bingo (Ribbon, free, blooms)

Crafty Catz - Anything Goes

One Stitch at a Time - Anything Goes

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Great Impressions Newest Release!

Hey everyone. Shanna here with a new card for the release this week.

I used some fun summer paper and a couple dies. The circle and scalloped circle are from spellbinder. The border die is from MFT. The sentiment was punched out using a circle punch I believe although it may have been a die. I colored the image with copics and had a blast glazing the jars. Mason jars are great for everything aren't they.

Here are the stamps I used

A140 Simple Life and  F530 Vintage Milk Box

Check in tomorrow to see what Jenny created!

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Tag You're It

Good morning everyone, or goodnight. Today's post is for

Dutch Dare Card Challenge

with a theme of 

Tag You're It

(Create a Tag)

Our sponsor this week is

The Stamping Boutique

Well I am sorry but now Stamping Boutique image here. I have used a mini from my last Magnolia Stamp kit. I cannot wait to get more images and see what is next for the upcoming year of rubber stamps. I have been stamping and coloring left and right a ton of images just trying out new techniques.

This is such a hard task to do for me because they are so small. I actually hate mini images.... don't get me wrong they are still cute. I just like big images. I used some Bo bunny paper and had a blast using some old Prima fall leaves and a little bit of cheesecloth and a tad bit of lace. I don't make tags that much but I love what I did. 

Hope you come and play.

Cute Card Thursday - Tag You're It
Magnolia-licious Highlites - Autumn Splendor
Papertake Weekly - Anything Goes
Paper Crafting Journey- Anything Goes
SSS - Bingo (die cut, free, glitter)
Simply Create Too - Anything Goes
Amusing Challenge - Use a Tag

A friendly reminder to stock up on your paints, or if you haven't tried them, we have10% off all month long! 

Best of all NO coupon code needed!

We have already changed the price on the site!

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Get Well Wishes

Good Morning everyone!!!! I am sorry if nothing makes sense. I had some allergy problems that turned into a nasty sinus infection. I am suppose to be at the emergency room but who in their right mind has money for that!!!! The sinus infection is causing the left side of my face to throb and hurt like I got beat up. I went to the dentist Friday but they said it was most likely the swelling of my sinuses that is pushing nerves towards my fillings causing the pain. Being on drugs is so not fun and keeps me very unproductive. I guess my creative spurt I has the week before I got sick was no luck at all that I was able to get some work done ahead of time. 

My post today is for 

The Great Impressions Stamps

Well today I was a little off I thought this was going to be our release week.... 

SO TUNE IN NEXT WEEK FOR OUR NEWEST RELEASE!!!!

So I know I had this on my blog last week and figured I could share it with all you Great Impression lovers out there. It definitely fits the what I need right about now. 

For my card I used the stamp  Well Wishes (F447) and some flowers that were white I sprayed with some Tattered Angels Mist and Fireworks spray and mounted to the card using black brads.  I have no clue where I got the trim in the background but I think it was from Really Reasonable Ribbon. I used a spellbinder label die and some Stampin' Up blue ink to ink around the image. I also used a walnut stain on the edges to darken the yellow paper. 

Well I hope everyone is having a great start to their week!

Remember next week is release week.

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Blog Hop Winners

Thanks to all who hopped with us during the

Our Furry Friends Blog Hop!!!

Your comments are always greatly appreciated by the designers.

Our next blog hop will be scheduled for Sept 20 & 21st and will be

The Ghosts & Goblins Fall Frolic

Tune in to see what the design team drags out of the cobwebs!

Now - the drum roll please!

Here are the winners - congratulations to you all.

Please contact  brenda@sparklensprinkle.com as soon as possible with your name, address, phone number and prize choices.

GRAND PRIZE #1

Stamp Set of your choice on Cling Cushion

Lori Gugan

GRAND PRIZE #2

Stampette set of your choice on Cling Cushion

Selma

SPECIAL UNANNOUNCED PRIZE

3 Digital Images of your choice

Namabear

1st PLACE:

3 small glitters in your choice of color

Laurie (anonymous)

2nd PLACE:

3 small embossing powders of your choice

ShirleyTACS

3rd PLACE:

choice of 2 Glitter Tinsels OR 2 Flocking OR 2 Sparkle N Soft Flocking OR a mix of 2 of any of those

Shereen VH

Congratulations, again to all the winners!

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Beach Bear

Good Morning. Sorry I am late with this post. I am totally on drugs at the moment. I know I know. Antibiotics don't seem to be working. I go see the doctor tomorrow and she said I may have to just og to the emergency room. So please everyone pray for me!

Onto the day's newest challenge

The Great Impression Stamps

Our theme this month is animals!!!!

So for this challenge it is still summer time so I thought our newest summer bear would be great. The name of the stamp I used is 

Beach Bear (e718)

I used some fancy pants papers I think and torn them up. I colored the image with copics as always.

Here is a closer up. 

Remember you have a month to play!!!!

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Creative Inspirations Paints 3rd Year Anniversary!

Hey everyone. Sorry for my delay in getting this up. I am in some super pain. Drugged up I am in a ton of pain and finally get to see a few doctors today!!!! Yippey right...wrong.... 

If you are looking for the Sparkle N Sprinkle hop please scroll down!!!!

Welcome welcome welcome to the 

Creative Inspirations Blog Hop 

We are celebrating 3 wonderful years of creative painting fun and wanted to share some of the goodness with you.

You should have came here from Sandie, if not, please start at Creative Inspirations Blog as you don't want to miss out on all the fun! 

CIP is also having a wonderful sale!

So for my birthday fun I colored some ribbon and my balloon. Sorry for the bad photos today. Like I said I am in some serious pain. The papers are from MME Indie Chic collection.

and 

Your next stop along out Birthday hop is Creative Inspirations! 

Here's a look at the entire hop list:

Creative Inspirations

Barbara

Jessica

Irit

Kassi

Kendra 

Sandie

Shanna ----> You are here

Creative Inspirations

 Also we will be giving away 10 paints to a random commenter, but to be eligible they need to leave comments on the CI blog and all DT member blogs!

papertake Weekly - Sketch

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Get Well and Sparkle

Good morning and happy first day of August. Is everyone getting ready for school? This summer went by so fast. It was really hot and I think that helped make it scoot on by.

Well I have two new challenges for you today.

ABC Challenge 

Our  theme this challenge is 

U is for Under the Weather

Sponsor this challenge is

For my card I used a Great Impression Stamp and some flowers that were white I sprayed with some Tattered Angels Mist and Fireworks from Scrapbook unique. I have now clue where I got the trim in the background. I used a spellbinder die and some Stampin' Up blue ink to ink around the image. 

Unique Crafter Challenge

Our theme this week is 

Glitter and Shine

I made a simple slide out card and it is sparkly . I love this Martha Stewart border punch and had fun with this glitter paper.

The inside stamp is from Great Impressions! 

Have fun playing along.

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