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Saturday, May 31, 2014

BLOG HOP - LITTLE MISS MUFFET SPONSORING SKETCH SATURDAY!

I am excited to announce that Little Miss Muffet Stamps are sponsoring the current Challenge at Sketch Saturday, (please pop over to Sketch Saturday for all the details) and this week, it's a special week... today, Sketch Saturday is celebrating 6 years! Jo Edwards posted the very first sketch Challenge on 31 May 31 2008.To help celebrate 6 years of sketches, we are having a Blog Hop with some of the Little Misses from Little Miss Muffet Stamps and the Sketch Saturday Design Team! There are prizes hidden along the Blog Hop, so leave a comment at each stop on the Hop to maximize your chances of winning!

All winners and blog hop prizes will be announced at Sketch Saturday, on Saturday 7 June.

An InLinkz Link-up

I have used Sketch #220 from August 11, 2012

  

I chose the fabulous rubber stamp Sonny Honeycloud My Buddy from Little Miss Muffet Stamps.  I have colored this lovely image with my Copics and Copic pens and cut out with MFT die.  I used Echo Park DP and Bazzill CS.  Ribbon is from my stash, bling is Bo Bunny.  Sentiment is from K. Andrew Designs and cut with Paper Smooches die.  Sure hope you like it and enjoy the rest of the hop!! 



Friday, May 30, 2014

NEW RELEASES AT SAMI STAMPS - We Love Dad!

Happy Friday everyone!   Yay, it is almost the weekend:)  It is our last soccer tournament of the season - both boys are playing so we are guaranteed 6 games total with the possibility of more if either/both make the finals.  I love soccer, but after tryouts all week this week and being gone last weekend for it, I am ready for a break - I need a chance to sleep in on the weekend!

We have a NEW RELEASE today at SAMI STAMPS - WE LOVE DAD!   I sure hope you will visit SAMI STAMPS and check out all the DT gals projects - you will adore them:) You can find ALL of Sami's Stamps on ETSY at SAMI STAMPS SHOP and they are available for instant download!!




Our Current Challenge is a Anything Goes and here are our rules to enter:





You have until the end of May to come play along.  As a special treat to you, all participants will receive 15% off all their purchases for the month of May or June.
(You choose of one of these months.)

Our winner will also have the opportunity to be a Guest Designer at Sami Stamps!


My card this week uses SHOULDER RIDE image from the SAMI STAMPS SHOP New Release images.  I have colored this gorgeous image with Copics and cut with Lifestyle Crafts dies.  I chose ribbon from my stash, buttons from SU.  Sentiment is a clear stamp from Scrappy Moms and cut with a die from my stash.  CS is Bazzill and SU, DP is Echo Park.  Sure hope you like it!!

Thursday, May 29, 2014

TIME FOR INSPIRATION WITH LITTLE MISS MUFFET!!

Happy morning everyone!   Hope you are having a great week.   Kids are down to 6 more days of school and I can't wait!  This week has been crazy after being gone most of the weekend and this coming weekend will be insane as well.  Then, things will slow down a bit, can't wait!

Since it's Thursday, that means I have a LITTLE MISS MUFFET creation to share with you!  The DT gals have also made some amazing samples to inspire you so make sure you check those out at our LITTLE MISS MUFFET FAN GROUP ON FACEBOOK!  I also hope you will visit the SHOP as well as our LITTLE MISS MUFFET GALLERY where you can see DT samples of a wide variety of amazing products from LITTLE MISS MUFFET STAMPS 

Reminder, you can find our Current CHALLENGE at LITTLE MISS MUFFET  and it is ANYTHING GOES!!   You have until June 3 at 11:55pm CST to come enter your projects at LITTLE MISS MUFFET.

Our challenge rules have changed - please check them out in the sidebar at LITTLE MISS MUFFET.

Also, we have a FACEBOOK FAN GROUP and PAGE and we sure hope you will join us – just click the links to go there – LITTLE MISS MUFFET FAN GROUP ON FACEBOOK
LITTLE MISS MUFFET PAGE ON FACEBOOK.  You'll always find lots of fun chatter and loads of inspiration over there!


Today I used LITTLE MISS MUFFET STAMPS rubber stamp Claudia's Kitty.  I have colored this beautiful image with Copics and Sakura pens, cut out with Nestie.  DP is from Bo Bunny as are flowers and buttons.  Sentiment is from Cardz TV and cut with Sue Wilson dies.  CS is Bazzill and Core-dinations and I have used a double easel fold.  Sure hope you like it!!

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

TIME TO GET GIRLY WITH DIGISTAMPS 4 JOY!!

Happy Wednesday everyone!  I am in the busiest part of my year at the moment - counting down til the end of the school year with lots of meetings and activities, soccer tryouts are going on this week, my youngest starts softball on Thursday and we have our last soccer tournament of the season this weekend.  After that, I am looking forward to some relaxation time and time to do more blogging, crafitng and commenting:)

We have a NEW CHALLENGE for you at DIGISTAMPS 4 JOY CHALLENGE and it is GIRLY/FEMININE.  You are not required to use an image from DIGISTAMPS 4 JOY to play along, but if you do, you could win the BIG PRIZE of $10 voucher to the shop!!  Plus, DIGISTAMPS 4 JOY has so many amazing images for sale, I hope you will go visit the shop:)  You have until June 10 to come play along.  Please make sure to follow all our challenge rules - they can be found at DIGISTAMPS 4 JOY CHALLENGE.



I have used this adorable image from DIGISTAMPS 4 JOY called Party Dress Pretties - Patti.  I have made a pocket card this time around using DP from Wild Rose Studio, CS from Bazzill, flowers from Prima and bling from Bo Bunny.  Image is colored with Copics and cut out with Sue Wilson dies and then I added some twine to make it a bookmark that easily lifts out of the pocket.  I sure hope you like it!!

Tuesday, May 27, 2014

BE A MERMAID WITH WHIMSY STAMPS!!

Hello everyone!!  I'm here again with you today, this time to share my latest creation using one of the fabulous May Digi New Releases found at the Whimsy Stamps Store.   You can also see my post on Whimsy Challenge Blog and while you're there, I hope you will check out our Digi DT Call:)  Remember that all Whimsy Stamps digital images are 300dpi for high print quality.  You can re-size, flip, or rotate to fit your own project.   To find all of the digital images available, please visit the Whimsy Stamps Store.

Also, don't forget to enter our Current Challenge - TWO OR MORE DIE CUTS you have until June 3 to come play along!!


My creation today uses Mermaid Pearl from StampArt Design by Kathryne Collection found at Whimsy Stamps Store.   I also chose the sentiment Mermaid Sayings from StampArt Design by Kathryne Collection, I love this fun sentiment!  I colored this stunning image with Copics and Atyou Spica pens and made a fun fold to showcase the image and sentiment.    My papers are from Echo Park and CS is Bazzill and SU.  I chose some mesh ribbon and stickers from my stash to round out my creation.  Image is cut with Nesties, sentiment cut with scissors.  Sure hope you like it!  
Hugs and have a great day!!

PHOTO INSPIRATION CHALLENE AT CRAFTY SENTIMENTS!!

We have our NEW CHALLENGE at CRAFTY SENTIMENTS starting today and it is PHOTO INSPIRATION based on the photo below.  Be sure to stop by CRAFTY SENTIMENTS to check out this week’s amazing DT creations and hopefully to play along in our challenge as well!


Have you been to the CRAFTY SENTIMENTS DESIGNS store recently?  Hope you will pop in to see all the WONDERFUL products available, including NEW CDs and NEW RELEASE stamps!!

Our winner's prize this time is 3 digis of choice from CRAFTY SENTIMENTS DESIGNS – what a fabulous prize!


Remember, you can use any products you like on your challenge submissions, but if you use a stamp, digi image or die from CRAFTY SENTIMENTS DESIGNS your entry will be counted 3X for purposes of our random.org winner's draw!! Make sure you put a “3” after your name. Also, a if you are or become a follower of our Inspiration Blog CRAFTY SENTIMENTS INSPIRATION BLOG, add a 3 after your name.  That means if you used an image or die from our CRAFTY SENTIMENTS DESIGNS shop and follow CRAFTY SENTIMENTS INSPIRATION BLOG, you can add 6 after your name, which gives you 6x entries!!  You have until Monday, June 2 at 9pm GMT to join in the fun.

Finally, before I present my creation, I want to tell you that CRAFTY SENTIMENTS DESIGNS FACEBOOK PAGE is a fun place to visit and we have prizes, challenges and contests sometimes over there, so hope you will pay a visit.


For my creation today, I have used CRAFTY SENTIMENTS DESIGNS rubber stamp Meeting Friends.  I chose to use the color combo displayed in the photo abover as my inspiration.  I colored this beauty with Copics and cut out with Wild Rose Studio die.  Sentiment is from YNS and cut with Cheery Lynn die.  Flowers are from Petaloo.  I chose a side step card this time - I love this fold.  DP is K and Co. and CS is Bazzill.  Pearl flourish is from Zva Creative.  Sure hope you like it and will come play along:)

Sunday, May 25, 2014

DIES AND/OR PUNCHES CHALLENGE AT LACY SUNSHINE!!

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!  Still away with my boys and hubby at a soccer tournament.  We will be going home tomorrow and Monday is Memorial Day holiday here is US.

I'm excited to announce we have a New Challenge starting today and this fortnight it is PUNCHES and/or DIES.  You can find it by visiting the Lacy Sunshine Challenge Blog.  Hope you will come play along!

We also have new "Loyalty Program" digi.   This time Heather is offering "Myrtle Diamond in the Rough," just one of the cuties in the Sweet Urchins Collection.  Make sure to check them all out at Lacy Sunshine Shoppe!


This image can be yours for free if you used a Lacy Sunshine image in Challenge #33. All you do is email Audrey (that's me) at danmoose@aol.com putting "Challenge Digi" in the subject line. You can also purchase "Myrtle Diamond in the Rough" in the Lacy Sunshine Shoppe for only $2.00 during this challenge (scroll down to the bottom of the Shoppe's main page).

We also have our Selfie Contest going on each Saturday at LACY SUNSHINE FACEBOOK FAN GROUP - Selfie Saturday, so I hope you will check that out.  If you haven't joined our LACY SUNSHINE FACEBOOK FAN GROUP, I hope you will head over and join the fun.  Heather will be releasing a Freebie image when we reach 500 members, so tell your friends too:)


I have gone with another fancy fold for this challenge's card using the adorable Ilsa Sweet Urchin clear stamp from Lacy Sunshine Shoppe.   I have colored this gorgeous image with Copics and Atyou Spicas and cut with Taylored Expressions die.  I chose papers from Bella Blvd. and CS from Bazzill.  I used an EK Success punch for the middle of the front of card.  I used Frantic Stamper dies for the Butterflies.  Sentiment from YNS Stamps is cut with Nestie.  Sure hope you like it and will come play along!!

Saturday, May 24, 2014

MAKE IT MASCULINE CHALLENGE AT DI'S DIGI DESIGNS!

Happy Saturday to everyone!!  Hope your weekend has started off well.

We have a NEW CHALLENGE for you over at DI’S DIGI DESIGNS and it is MAKE IT MASCULINE.  You have until 11:55pm EDT on Friday, June 6, 2014 to come join the fun. Remember, you don’t need to use an image from DI'S DIGI STAMPS to play along, but if you do, you have a chance to win 2 images from DI'S DIGI STAMPS in addition to a chance at the sponsor prize – a $10 voucher to Crafty Ribbons (winner pays shipping if any).

I hope you will check out DI'S DIGI STAMPS as Di has so many wonderful images, many that would be perfect for our challenge.   You can also check out her CandiBean rubber stamps line available at many online retailers - set #3 is now available.


My creation today uses DI’S DIGI STAMPS image Kick Off Ted.  Of course I love this image as both my boys play soccer so I love any chance to use a soccer image.  I have colored this with Copics and Atyou Spicas and cut out with Nesties.  I used a tent fold card, added sticker from my stash and sentiment from a clear stamp set cut with MFT die.

Don't forget about my BLOG CANDY:)

Friday, May 23, 2014

BOLD AND BRIGHT CHALLENGE AT JELLYPARK!

Happy Friday everyone!  Really busy and hectic day today as we prepare for our last out of town soccer tournament of the season.  I am so thankful we get an extra day with Memorial Day holiday on Monday.

We have a new challenge starting today at JELLYPARK CHALLENGES and it is BOLD AND BRIGHT.   You are not required to use an image from JELLYPARK, but there are so many cute images, you are going to want to visit the shop:)    Also, hope you will join the Jellypark Club while you're at the shop - this gives you access to free images, member discounts, tutorials and much more, and best of all, it's FREE!!

I also want to invite you to our JELLYPARK POST PALS ON FACEBOOK, another chance to get FREE images while making cards for seriously ill children and their siblings.  If you'd like to take part in this very important cause, please click on the link above.


For my creation today, I have used JELLYPARK image FAIRY SITTING IN GRASS - I absolutely adore this gorgeous image and had such fun coloring it with my Copics.  Image is cut out with Nesties.  I chose this beautiful paper from Basic Grey and flowers from Prima.  Pearl flourish is from my stash.  Sentiment is from MFT stamps and cut with Nestie.  I am not sure the name of this fold, but I am very happy with how it came out.  Sure hope you like it and will come play along!

Thursday, May 22, 2014

ANYTHING GOES CHALLENGE AT LITTLE MISS MUFFET!

Happy morning everyone!   Hope you are having a great week.   My week has been quite busy and I have felt like it should be Thursday since Tuesday and now it's finally Thursday, I feel like it should be Friday!

Since it's Thursday, that means I have a LITTLE MISS MUFFET creation to share with you!  The DT gals have also made some amazing samples to inspire you so make sure you check those out at LITTLE MISS MUFFET Blog!  I also hope you will visit the SHOP as well as our LITTLE MISS MUFFET GALLERY where you can see DT samples of a wide variety of amazing products from LITTLE MISS MUFFET STAMPS 

Today we have a NEW CHALLENGE at LITTLE MISS MUFFET  and it is ANYTHING GOES!!   You have until June 3 at 11:55pm CST to come enter your projects at LITTLE MISS MUFFET.

Our challenge rules have changed - please check them out in the sidebar at LITTLE MISS MUFFET.

Also, we have a FACEBOOK FAN GROUP and PAGE and we sure hope you will join us – just click the links to go there – LITTLE MISS MUFFET FAN GROUP ON FACEBOOK
LITTLE MISS MUFFET PAGE ON FACEBOOK.  You'll always find lots of fun chatter and loads of inspiration over there!


Today I used LITTLE MISS MUFFET STAMPS digi image Adela and Dida.  I colored this beautiful image with Copics and Atyou Spicas and cut out with Lifestyle Crafts dies.  I decided to alter a journal this time and chose papers I found at Jo Ann and CS from Bazzill.  I love this sentiment from a clear stamp set, it goes so well with the image and with a journal.  Sentiment cut with Nestie and decorated with Prima pearls.  Butterflie dies are Frantic Stamper and Butterfly edge circle dies are Marianne Designs.  Sure hope you like it and will come play along:)

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

NEW CHALLENGE AT SCRAPPER'S DELIGHTS - TASTY!

Happy Wednesday to everyone!  This week has been super busy and I feel like today should be Friday already!  Hope everyone is having a great week so far.

I have some exciting announcements today:)  First, I am now part of the Challenge DT at Scrapper's Delight Challenge and second, we have a NEW CHALLENGE for you today and it is TASTY!  That means we want to see food on some part of your creation - could be the image, the backing paper, the die cuts or all of the above, just make sure you have some food on your project.

Anyone can come play along in our challenge, but we'd sure love to see you use an image from Scrapper's Delights Store or any Scrapper's Delight image found at Stitchy Bear Shop.  Janice's images are adorable and I know you will have as much fun as I did creating with one!

Lastly before I show off my creation, we would love to have you come join our Scrapper's Delights Facebook Fan Group!  Hope you will come join our fun chats and show off your Scrapper's Delights creations:)


For my card today, I have chosen Fruity Babies William Pear, one of the awesome New Releases from Scrapper's Delights Store.  I have colored this cutie with Copics and Atyou Spicas and cut out with Sizzix dies.  I also chose Sizzix dies for the circle shapes and the sentiment, which is from Jaded Blossom.  Buttons are from SU.  Sure hope you like it and will come join along at Scrapper's Delight Challenge.

Tuesday, May 20, 2014

STYLE AND GRACE WITH WHIMSY STAMPS!

Hello everyone!!   Today I'm sharing my latest creation using one of the fabulous May Digi New Releases found at the Whimsy Stamps Store.   Remember that all Whimsy Stamps digital images are 300dpi for high print quality.  You can re-size, flip, or rotate to fit your own project.   To find all of the digital images available, please visit the Whimsy Stamps Store.

Also, don't forget to enter our Current Challenge - TWO OR MORE DIE CUTS - you have until June 3 to come play along!!


My creation today uses Grace from Marika Collins Collection found at Whimsy Stamps Store.  I love this stunning image and had much fun coloring her with Copics, Atyou Spicas and Sakura pens.  I fussy cut her out because I think that really helps showcase this lovely image.  I chose a double easel fold to display her, adding a fun sentiment from My Craft Spot, which I cut with Nesties, pearl flourish from Zva Creative and some fun flowers from Petaloo.  Die cut behind the image is Sizzix.  I chose DP from Basic Grey.  Sure hope you like it!!

Hugs and have a great day!!

Thursday, May 15, 2014

INSPIRATION THURSDAY AT LITTLE MISS MUFFET!!

Happy morning everyone!   Hope you are having a great week.   Lots of rain and tunderstorms around here this week - we were even under a Tornado Warning for a small bit yesterday, but nothing touched down and everyone is fine - just had to deal with some nervous kids and dogs for a bit.

Since it's Thursday, that means I have a LITTLE MISS MUFFET creation to share with you!  The DT gals have also made some amazing samples to inspire you so make sure you check those out at our LITTLE MISS MUFFET FAN GROUP ON FACEBOOK!  I also hope you will visit the SHOP as well as our LITTLE MISS MUFFET GALLERY where you can see DT samples of a wide variety of amazing products from LITTLE MISS MUFFET STAMPS 

Reminder, you can find our Current CHALLENGE at LITTLE MISS MUFFET  and it is BUTTON BONANZA!!   You have until May 20 at 11:55pm CST to come enter your projects at LITTLE MISS MUFFET.

Our challenge rules have changed - please check them out in the sidebar at LITTLE MISS MUFFET.

Also, we have a FACEBOOK FAN GROUP and PAGE and we sure hope you will join us – just click the links to go there – LITTLE MISS MUFFET FAN GROUP ON FACEBOOK
LITTLE MISS MUFFET PAGE ON FACEBOOK.  You'll always find lots of fun chatter and loads of inspiration over there!


Today I used LITTLE MISS MUFFET STAMPS digi image Swings N Slides Wagon, which I have colored with Copics and Ayyou Spicas and cut with Nestie.  I added a flower from Prima.  CS is Bazzill and DP is My Mind's Eye.  Sentiment is from A. Jillian Vance Designs and cut with Nestie.  I also used Memory Box die for top left die cut and an EK Success punch for bottom borders.  Sure hope you like it:)

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

ANYTHING GOES AT DIGISTAMPS 4 JOY~~

Happy Wednesday everyone!  I am in the busiest part of my year at the moment - counting down til the end of the school year with lots of meetings and activities, the end of the soccer season with tryouts looming in 2 weeks plus 2 more tournaments and a busy slate of games this weekend.  So, please bare with me for the next 3 weeks as I muddle through everything.:)

We have a NEW CHALLENGE for you at DIGISTAMPS 4 JOY CHALLENGE and it is ANYTHING GOES.  You are not required to use an image from DIGISTAMPS 4 JOY to play along, but if you do, you could win the BIG PRIZE of $10 voucher to the shop!!  Plus, DIGISTAMPS 4 JOY has so many amazing images for sale, I hope you will go visit the shop:)  You have until May 27 to come play along.  Please make sure to follow all our challenge rules - they can be found at DIGISTAMPS 4 JOY CHALLENGE.


I have used this adorable image from DIGISTAMPS 4 JOY called Rain Dance.  I have colored her with Copics and cut with MFT dies.  DP is from a brand new paper pad, but I need to check who makes it.  Sentiment is from Scrappy Moms and cut with Sizzix die, pearls added are Bo Bunny as is bling.  Flourish is from Crafts Too die cuts.  Sure hope you like it and will come play along!!

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

FLOWERS CHALLENGE AT CRAFTY SENTIMENTS!

We have our NEW CHALLENGE at CRAFTY SENTIMENTS starting today and it is FLOWERS.  Be sure to stop by CRAFTY SENTIMENTS to check out this week’s amazing DT creations and hopefully to play along in our challenge as well!

Have you been to the CRAFTY SENTIMENTS DESIGNS store recently?  Hope you will pop in to see all the WONDERFUL products available, including our very own NEW CD!!



Also, watch for NEW RELEASES, sneak peaks start soon...

New Release

Our winner's prize this time is 3 digis of choice from CRAFTY SENTIMENTS DESIGNS – what a fabulous prize!



Remember, you can use any products you like on your challenge submissions, but if you use a stamp, digi image or die from CRAFTY SENTIMENTS DESIGNS your entry will be counted 3X for purposes of our random.org winner's draw!! Make sure you put a “3” after your name. Also, a if you are or become a follower of our Inspiration Blog CRAFTY SENTIMENTS INSPIRATION BLOG, add a 3 after your name.  That means if you used an image or die from our CRAFTY SENTIMENTS DESIGNS shop and follow CRAFTY SENTIMENTS INSPIRATION BLOG, you can add 6 after your name, which gives you 6x entries!!  You have until Monday, May 19 at 9pm GMT to join in the fun.

Finally, before I present my creation, I want to tell you that CRAFTY SENTIMENTS DESIGNS FACEBOOK PAGE is a fun place to visit and we have prizes, challenges and contests sometimes over there, so hope you will pay a visit.


For my creation today, I have used CRAFTY SENTIMENTS DESIGNS rubber stamp Eating Strawberries, which I have colored with Copics and Atyou Spicas.  I have cut out with Little B die cut, oval die cut is from my stash and right corner die is Nestie.  Papers are Bazzill and CTMH CS and SU DP.  Flowers are Prima.  Sentiment is a clear stamp and cut out with Nestie.  Sure hope you like it and will come play along!!

Sunday, May 11, 2014

ANYTHING GOES CHALLENGE AT LACY SUNSHINE!!

Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers out there, hope you have a wonderful day surrounding by those you love.  I am looking forward to spending some time with my family today.

I am excited to announce that I am now DT/Sponsor coordinator for Lacy Sunshine!  I am so looking forward to working with Heather's adorable images!  We have a New Challenge starting today and this fortnight it is ANYTHING GOES, a nice, easy one for you this time:)  You can find it by visiting the Lacy Sunshine Challenge Blog.  Hope you will come play along!

We also have new "Loyalty Program" digi.   This time Heather has drawn "Olivia's Secret Window," just one of the cuties in the new Secret Window Collection. Make sure to check them all out at Lacy Sunshine Shoppe!

This new release can be yours for free if you used a Lacy Sunshine image in Challenge #32. All you do is email Audrey (that's me) at danmoose@aol.com putting "Challenge Digi" in the subject line. You can also purchase "Olivia's Secret Window" in the Lacy Sunshine Shoppe for only $2.00 during this challenge (scroll down to the bottom of the Shoppe's main page).

We also have a NEW Contest going on each Saturday at LACY SUNSHINE FACEBOOK FAN GROUP - Selfie Saturday, so I hope you will check that out.  If you haven't joined our LACY SUNSHINE FACEBOOK FAN GROUP, I hope you will head over and join the fun.  Heather will be releasing a Freebie image when we reach 500 members, so tell your friends too:)


I have gone with another fancy fold for this one using the adorable Roxann and Oinks from Lacy Sunshine Shoppe.  Image is colored with Copics and Sakura pen and cut with Nestie.  Sentiment, from Scrappy Moms, is cut with Nestie and scissors.  Buttons are from Bag O Buttons.  DP is from TAC and CS is Bazzill and CTMH.  Sure hope you like and will come play along!!

Saturday, May 10, 2014

USE THOSE MARKERS CHALLENGE AT DI'S DIGI DESIGNS:)

Happy Saturday to everyone!!  Hope your weekend has started off well.  

We have a NEW CHALLENGE for you over at DI’S DIGI DESIGNS and it is USE THOSE MARKERS.  You have until 11:55pm EDT on Friday, May 23, 2014 to come join the fun. Remember, you don’t need to use an image from DI'S DIGI STAMPS to play along, but if you do, you have a chance to win 2 images from DI'S DIGI STAMPS in addition to a chance at the sponsor prize – a $10 voucher to Marker Pop! (winner pays shipping if any).

I hope you will check out DI'S DIGI STAMPS as Di has so many wonderful images, many that would be perfect for our challenge.   You can also check out her CandiBean rubber stamps line available at many online retailers - set #3 is now available.


My creation today uses DI’S DIGI STAMPS image Penny's Blossom Fun.  This image is so adorable and I had great fun coloring with my Copics and cutting out with Sizzix die.  I decided to use a fun fold this time, choosing a double easel, and I am very happy with how it turned out.  I added a sentiment from a rubber stamp in my stash, which I cut with Memory Box die.  CS is Bazzill and DP is Kaisercraft.  Button is from Bag O Buttons and the gorgerous flower is Prima.  Sure hope you like it and will come play along!!

Don't forget about my BLOG CANDY:)

Thursday, May 8, 2014

BUTTON BONANZA CHALLENGE AT LITTLE MISS MUFFET!!

Happy morning everyone!   Hope you are having a great week.   My week has been quite busy and I am super tired this morning.

Since it's Thursday, that means I have a LITTLE MISS MUFFET creation to share with you!  The DT gals have also made some amazing samples to inspire you so make sure you check those out at LITTLE MISS MUFFET Blog!  I also hope you will visit the SHOP as well as our LITTLE MISS MUFFET GALLERY where you can see DT samples of a wide variety of amazing products from LITTLE MISS MUFFET STAMPS 

Today we have a NEW CHALLENGE at LITTLE MISS MUFFET  and it is BUTTON BONANZA, so we want to see those buttons!!   You have until May 20 at 11:55pm CST to come enter your projects at LITTLE MISS MUFFET.

Our challenge rules have changed - please check them out in the sidebar at LITTLE MISS MUFFET.

Also, we have a FACEBOOK FAN GROUP and PAGE and we sure hope you will join us – just click the links to go there – LITTLE MISS MUFFET FAN GROUP ON FACEBOOK
LITTLE MISS MUFFET PAGE ON FACEBOOK.  You'll always find lots of fun chatter and loads of inspiration over there!


Today I used LITTLE MISS MUFFET STAMPS digi image Sugar N Spice Doll Chives.  I decided to make a Mother's Day card this time since Mother's Day is Sunday in the US.  I colored this gorgeous image with Copics and cut with Nestie.  I chose papers from a paper stack I found at JoAnn.  I went with a fancy fold creation this week as I have been feeling like my cards need a bit more pizzaz lately, I hope you like it.  I added Memory Box and Poppy butterfly die cuts and all buttons from Bag O Buttons.  Sure hope you like it and will come play along:)

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

USE 2 OR MORE DIE CUTS CHALLENGE AT WHIMSY STAMPS!

I'm pleased to announce that we have a NEW CHALLENGE today at WHIMSY STAMPS BLOG and it is USE 2 OR MORE DIES!    Hope you will come play along at WHIMSY STAMPS BLOG as well as check out all the gorgeous creations from the DT.

Please remember to mention our challenge with a link to WHIMSY STAMPS BLOG on your blog post.  Anyone can enter using any image, but you are limited to 3 entries per person.   Sure hope you will come join the fun!

Don't forget to check out our NEW Digital Releases from


this month at Whimsy Stamps Store.  All Whimsy Stamps digital images are 300dpi for high print quality. You can re-size, flip, or rotate to fit your own project.


My creation uses UNICORN AND BUTTERFLY digi from Miss Rach Digital Collection.  Image is colored with Copics and Atyou Spicas, cut out with MFT die as is backing die, sentiment from Jaded Blossom is cut with Lifestyle Crafts die.  Flowers are Petaloo.  DP is from Echo Park and CS is Bazzill.  Sure hope you like it and will come join the challenge!!

Saturday, May 3, 2014

MAY CHALLENGE AT THE DOODLE GARDEN - IT'S A SKETCH!

Happy Saturday to all!  Hope you are having a great start to the weekend.   I am happy to announce a NEW CHALLENGE at THE DOODLE GARDEN and it is a SKETCH this time around.   I love sketch challenges because then the layout part of your project is already mapped out for you!


Anyone can come play in our challenge, we'd love to see you using an image from THE DOODLE GARDEN DIGI SHOP, but it is not required to play in our challenge.  There are also Freebies available at THE DOODLE GARDEN that you will want to check out.  Our challenge runs until May 31st, so plenty of time to come join the fun!



Today's creation uses Birthday Wishes for you from THE DOODLE GARDEN DIGI SHOP.   I adore this cute image and she was such fun to color with my Copics.  DP is from my stash and CS is Bazzill.  Sentiment is from Taylored Expressions and is cut with Nellie's die and American Crafts ribbon added.  Image cut with Nestie.  Bling is from Prima.  Sure hope you like it and will come play along!!

Friday, May 2, 2014

NEW CHALLENGE AND NEW RELEASES AT SAMI STAMPS:)

Happy Friday everyone!   Yay, it is almost the weekend:)  I am definitely looking forward to the weekend as the past 12 hours have been annoying and frustrating - clogged kitchen sink, issues with my 14 year old Autistic daughter (who is also going through puberty), rough night of sleep...  I have a super busy day ahead today too so that doesn't help the fact that I am tired and cranky!

Good news is, we have a NEW RELEASE today at SAMI STAMPS - A MOTHER'S LOVE!   I sure hope you will visit SAMI STAMPS and check out all the DT gals projects - you will adore them:) You can find ALL of Sami's Stamps on ETSY at SAMI STAMPS SHOP and they are available for instant download!!



Our Current Challenge is a Anything Goes and here are our rules to enter:





You have until the end of May to come play along.  As a special treat to you, all participants will receive 15% off all their purchases for the month of May or June.
(You choose of one of these months.)

Our winner will also have the opportunity to be a Guest Designer at Sami Stamps!

My card this week uses TWO SMILES image from the SAMI STAMPS SHOP New Release images.  I have colored this gorgeous image with Copics and cut with Nesties.  I chose Basic Grey DP - love these colors, CS is from Bazzill and Coredinations.  I chose sentiments from Taylored Expressions that I cut with Nestie.  Top right die cut is from Memory Box and bottom left die cuts are Nesties.  Buttons are from Bag O Buttons.  I sure hope you like it and will come play along:) 

Thursday, May 1, 2014

HOPING WITH WHIMSY STAMPS NEW DIGITAL RELEASES:)

Welcome to the May digital release blog hop from Whimsy Stamps!!!!

We have lots of new images to share with you today created by


All Whimsy Stamps digital images are 300dpi for high print quality.  You can re-size, flip, or rotate to fit your own project.  To find all of today's new releases please visit the Whimsy Stamps Store.

Don't forget to leave comments along the way as there will be 2 mystery DT Members who will each be choosing a winner from the comments left on their hop posts!  These winners will each win a Whimsy digital image of their choice. 

The Grand Prize winner of the hop will be chosen from the very last stop, which is Michelle.  This winner will receive 5 digital stamps of their choice from the Whimsy Stamps Store.

The hop will run for 1 week and end on Thursday 8th May at 12 Noon EST, when the lucky winners will be announced on the WHIMSY STAMPS INSPIRATION BLOG!

You should have arrived here from:

Audrey----->YOU ARE HERE
If you did not arrive via Kelly's blog, please return to WHIMSY STAMPS INSPIRATION BLOG and start at the beginning.

Your next stop will be:


For my creation today, I have combined New Release digi images Prom Prince and Prom Princess from Marika Collins Collection.  I flipped the Prom Princess image so that she would look like she was facing her date and not looking away.  All coloring done with Copics and Atyou Spicas.  Image and frame cut with Joy! Crafts die, rectangle die from Memory Box and Oval die from XCut.  Bling is Zva Creative, sentiment is from Hero Arts and cut with My Craft Creations die.  DP is from Kaisercraft and CS is Bazzill and Core-dinations.  Sure hope you it and enjoy the hop.  

Reminder - I have BLOG CANDY:)

Challenges:

A Little Bit Crafty - flower power
Cards Galore Encore - anything goes
CMD-Challenge - long hair
Die Cut Divas - die cut plus one embellie
Doodle Pantry - any digi
Ladybug Crafts - favorite embellies (decorative die cuts)

INSPIRATION THURSDAY AT LITTLE MISS MUFFET!!

Happy morning everyone!   Hope you are having a great week.   It has been a bit warmer here, which has been nice and the sun has even poked its head out of the clouds a few times this week.

Since it's Thursday, that means I have a LITTLE MISS MUFFET creation to share with you!  The DT gals have also made some amazing samples to inspire you so make sure you check those out at our LITTLE MISS MUFFET FAN GROUP ON FACEBOOK!  I also hope you will visit the SHOP as well as our LITTLE MISS MUFFET GALLERY where you can see DT samples of a wide variety of amazing products from LITTLE MISS MUFFET STAMPS 

Reminder, you can find our Current CHALLENGE at LITTLE MISS MUFFET  and it is ANYTHING GOES!!   You have until May 6 at 11:55pm CST to come enter your projects at LITTLE MISS MUFFET.

Our challenge rules have changed - please check them out in the sidebar at LITTLE MISS MUFFET.

Also, we have a FACEBOOK FAN GROUP and PAGE and we sure hope you will join us – just click the links to go there – LITTLE MISS MUFFET FAN GROUP ON FACEBOOK
LITTLE MISS MUFFET PAGE ON FACEBOOK.  You'll always find lots of fun chatter and loads of inspiration over there!


Today I used LITTLE MISS MUFFET STAMPS rubber stamp Spencer's Garden which I had great fun coloring with my Copics and adding Atyou Spica and Sharpie to the flower centers.  Image is cut out with Lifestyle Crafts dies.  Flower die is from Memory Box, buttons are American Crafts.  Sentiment is from MFT and cut with Nestie.  DP is from my stash and CS is Bazzill.  Sure hope you like it:)

Challenges:

Artistic Stampers - in the garden
Bearly Mine - flowers
Cards Galore Encore - anything goes
Country View Crafts' Challenge - nature's glories
Die Cut Divas - die cuts plus at least one embellie
Mema's Challenge - May flowers
One Crazy Stamper - anything goes plus embellie
Scrap It Girl - mother nature
The Crafting Cafe - creatures
The Cupboard Trilogy - flowers