Have a Heart

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It is time for another new weekly challenge at 

Loves RubberStamps

Our challenge to you this week is to : USE A HEART

And our wonderful sponsor this week is 

 

For my card today I decided to use the image Capt. Locke. I didn't have any hearts to throw on this thing so I made one with the roses! I did have some papers with hearts but they really didn't go will with the image.

Boy wasn't she fun to color. I took my cues from Sarham. I am still not happy with how the shoes turned out but the rest is yummy! I used some older My Mind's Eye papers, some lace, ribbon, flowers, and rhinestones.

Hope you get a chance to play with us this week. Now go stop by and check out what the other ladies created for this weeks challenge. 

Sketchy Challenge
Paper Crafting Journey
Totally Gorjuss
Dream Valley
Addicted to Stamps
Come and Get It (black gems, ribbons)
Creative Inspiration Paints

Blowing Hearts and Candy

It is time for another Sensational Sunday Inspirations

Loves Rubberstamps

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Or

You could win $10 by 

• being a follower of the inspiration blog,
•  the challenge blog, 
• be a fan on the Facebook page, 
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•  and don't forget to leave a comment on the inspiration post!

So for my inspiration I am using one of the newest releases from Magnolia. Hope she inspires you!

I used a Magnolia stamp Tilda Blowing Hearts, used Lucky In Love papers by My Mind's Eye, Open Scallop Edge Die by My Favorite Things, and Tim Holtz Walnut Stain distress ink. I also used the sentiment from Paper Smooches and some Wild Orchid Flowers.

Ribbon Girl
Midweek Magnolia
Crafty Ribbons
Charisma Cardz
Stampin For the Weekend
Totally Gorjuss
Sweet Stampin
Lovely Hanglar or Sweet Magnolia

Surprise

Well I have been making a few changes to my style of crafting and as much as I love making my cards using Magnolia stamp, Kraftin' Kimmie images, or my favorite Saturated Canary stamps; I decided it is time for new adventure. I am sure some of you are thinking "having a new baby isn't enough" lol but truth be told, I want to really start experimenting with something else. I love seeing all the creative people out there and their creative projects so I can finally tell you I joined a new wonderful team that will help me further my creative expression!

Sin City Scraps

Also check out these other wonderful designers

Terri

Regina

Michelle

Karen

Barbara

Pam

Sparkle N Sprinkle Hop Winners

Ta Da!!!   Time to announce the winners from the Sparkle N Sprinkle Hop….

Please be sure to contact  brenda@sparklensprinkle.com to claim your prizes no later than Jan 27th, 2013.

Send me your address, phone contact and your prize selections.

Stay tuned for our next hop Feb. 14 – 15 – the theme is Monochromatic.

GRAND PRIZE -  Stamp Set of your choice on cling cushion – Pawprintx4

GRAND PRIZE #2  -  Stampette Set of your choice on cling cushion  -  Mimi

FIRST PLACE  -  2 Velvet Glitters  -  Eliza

SECOND PLACE   -  3 small embossing powders  -  Gina Howe

THIRD PLACE  -  3 small regular glitters  -  Lynne

BONUS PRIZE  -  3 Digital Images of your choice  -  GoBarb26

Don’t forget to contact me to claim your prize before Jan 27th…

Thanks again for hopping with us  -  see you again next time.

Inspiration From Kirklands

Before we get to today's post I wanted to remind you about 

My Giveaway

Before we get to my creation for today stop by the  Loves Rubberstamps Store to Pre-order your Saturated Canary stamps (until January 25).

Also receive 15% off on you Saturated Canary pre-order using coupon code: SATURATEDCANARY

It is time for another new weekly challenge at 

Loves Rubber Stamps

We are doing a little inspiration challenge this week

Be inspired by a product found on Kirkland's website and be sure to share a picture of the image that inspired you and what you made. 

We have a fun sponsor this week 

 

So for my inspiration I am using this pillow.

Blue and Brown Bird Pillow


I decided to make a not card holder. Sorry I don't have any notes in there yet but they will be there.

Here you can see the pockets!

I love this image and used copics and stickles to dress it up. 

I used some jute string and FabnScraps papers. 

For this pockets inside I just made my own library card pockets, stuck the together, and glued them into their holder. 

Now stop by the challenge blog and play along with us this week. 

Card Full Day

Today I am sharing some cards I made for Gina's Designs. 

Did you know you can follow us on Twitter, Pinterest, and Facebook??

Well today like I said a series of cards that I threw together last night. I mean threw together!

I used a doily from Cardstock Doily from Set 1 and a Dressform from Set 1, the papers are from Prima's Romance Novel, the twine from My Craft Spot, the button from my Tim Hotlz stash, and lace from my scraps stash. I painted the dressform black before dressing it up!

For my second card I used a frame from the Delicate Frames and Ornaments Set. The papers are from Glitz Designs and the butterfly die is from Cheerlynn.

 The last two cards were created using pieces from Butterflies and Dragonflies set, sentiments from Sparkle n Sprinkle's stamp set 467 Nature and Glitz Design papers. 

This sentiment was embossed with SNS gold detail embossing powder. I covered the butterfly with Inca Gold acrylic paint and then daubed with black acrylic paint. 

This sentiment was embossed it with black detail embossing powder. The dragonflies were covered with rock candy crackle paint which I think is my favorite part. 

Thanks for stopping by. Don't forget you have some time left to enter my candy!!! Click Here to enter!

Retro Sketches
Cardabilities
Sweet Sunday Sketch
Deconstructed Sketch
Created with Love
Pan Pastel
That Craft Place - chipboard
A Gem of a Challenge
Daring Cardmakers

A Little Sparkle and Candy

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Please please check out 

My Giveaway

Today is Sensational Sunday Inspirations over at

Loves Rubberstamps

Stop by the store to Pre-order your Saturated Canary stamps (until January 25).

Also receive 15% off on you Saturated Canary pre-order using coupon code
SATURATEDCANARY

Don't forget to leave a comment on the Sensational Sunday Inspirations post for your chance to win a $5 gift certificate to spend at the Loves Rubberstamps Store    OR    you could win $10 by 

• being a follower of the inspiration blog,
•  the challenge blog, 
• be a fan on the Facebook page, 
• add the candy badge to you blog on the side bar,

•  and don't forget to leave a comment on the inspiration post!

You Shine stamp and Mini Tabs Foursome Die by My Favorite Things, the papers is from My Mind's Eye, Tim Holtz Walnut Stain distress ink

Now head over and check out more sunday Inspiration!

Chipboard Clipboard

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Well the weekend is here. YES, YAY, HIP HIP HOORAY!

Well this past week has been a bit of a rough one for me. I barely got any DT work done trying to get my milk supply back up( I have a missing appetite and don't get much sleep). For those of you who are new to my blog I am a mommy of two now. 

Adyson with her crazy untamed curls and Avery with his "yummy" hand

(By the way it is her baby not mine!!!! as I am told)

My son was born the day after Thanksgiving in an emergency c section kind of way ( I was due on the 27th for a c section delivery anyway, but he was a little squished and his cord was wrapped around a couple times trying to kill him when I laid on my back - my most comfy position)!!! My daughter is 3 (born on Halloween = really special) caused such an uproar this week pushing this momma to her limits. Yes I even looked in to schools for children where you send them away and they come back amazing perfect little angels - that didn't pan out to well for me. Then I started having some really bad pains in a tooth and ended up going to the dentist... well this pregnancy and all my throwing up, and lack of vitamins, extreme diet measures to maintain my health ruined my teeth again just like with Adyson... well found out I need over $4000 worth of work and the tooth that was bothering me turned out to be a .....duh duh duh.... ROOT CANAL!!!! Some fillings I have need to be readdressed and covered with crowns as just the fillings didn't work which leads up to one expensive mouth. If I could ever have one wish screw world piece and give me some perfect teeth! But enough about me....

Let me share something new... It is a chipboard clipboard from Gina's Designs. 

I used some Prima papers from the Zephyr line, some yummy lace, rhinestones, and some beautiful roses! I plan on using this as a little note board. Stop by the store and check out some yummy chipboard!

Beautiful Birdhouse

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I am using this card for a special post for 

Sin City Scraps is a scrapbook and stamp supply store here in Vegas. They carry a wonderful variety of crafty yumminess and hold crafting meet-ups that are FREE!!!!

So I am sharing a card I recently made. I really wanted to try out my wood coloring skills. I still and not 100% about it but I think it looks okay. Sin City Scraps wanted me to share a stamping technique. I wish I had something special to really share about stamping. I thought about watercolor stamping or water stamping too however couldn't find my watercolor paper. 

Therefore I stamped the image, did a fussy cut, and some fun coloring. Coloring is one of my favorite things to do as most of you who follow me knows I love to do. I also have branched out into more projects which I thank everyone for their support on. 

Now for this card I am using Sparkle N Sprinkle stamps, glitter, and embossing powder. 

CARD INGREDIENTS: 

Stamp Credits:

Stamp Set 481 Shabby Chic Birdhouse

Other Supplies:

Frosted Carmine Velvet Glitter – GM2011

Purple Fusion Glitter – G1083

Mulberry Embossing Powder - EP415

Versamark Pad 99702

1/4" Double Stick Tape SAT01

Sticker Paper 99558

Cardstock – White, Kraft, and Designer cardstock

Fancy Oval Die

Pop Dots

INSTRUCTIONS: 

1. Cut white cardstock for A2 size card and the designer cardstock for a mat.

2. Use the "Beautiful" stamp to emboss in Mulberry embossing powder on white cardstock, cut out for 3/4”x5.74”, rip kraft cardstock as a border.

3. Stamp "Birdhouse" on Neenah cardstock, color with copics, fussy cut out, and add Purple Fusion glitter.

4. Use fancy die on sticker paper and cover it using Frosted Carmine Velvet Glitter.

5. Adhere everything together and use pop dot on birdhouse.