Peachy Goodness......{New Release Challenge Entries}

Hi everyone!!!

Well Peachy Keen Stamps had done it again and released more super adorable sets for June! I am SO excited because I just signed up for their stamp club and can not wait to get these in the mail!!! Of course these are only a few of my HUGE list of wants from the store...LOL so I am entering their challenges in the hopes of being one of the lucky winners of a GC...fingers crossed!

Over on the Peachy Keen Connection, there are 2 challenges going on right now. You can enter one or both and of course I had to enter them both...they are GREAT challenges and again...I want to win!!! ~maybe Random.org will play in my favor :)
Anyways here are the challenges and my entries....Hope you like them!!!!

 Challenge #1 Hosted by Amy...

Is a 1-2-3 Challenge. Make any project of your choice using 1 stamped image, 2 patterned papers, and 3 embellishments. Fun, fun, FUN!!!

And here is my card.... 

I started out with a Kraft Card stock base and used the freebie set that PK sent out during the Memorial Day weekend sale. I stamped and paper pieced it using Designer Paper from Authentique~Glory and for the stars, I ended up using my clear star gel pen and coloring them in..... it really makes them look awesome all shimmery and shiny. I finished off by coloring the stripes using my copic markers. I of course used my sewing machine as one of my embellishments and added some hemp twine from Liz's Paper Loft Boutique and a button that I found in my stash. Finally for the sentiment I used MCT~ Vintage StitchedLabel Die. 

So again here are the items I used for the challenge.....

1~ Stamped image and sentiment

2~pattern papers from Authentique

3~ embellishments include button, hemp twine and sewing machine stitching

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 Challenge #2 Hosted by Gigi......

SUNNY DAYS!

Create any project you choose, and include the sun on it.

And here is my card......

I again started out with a Kraft Card stock base and used a file from the Lori Whitlock that I picked up in the Silhouette Store~ Beach Palm Tree and Sun. She also has the perfect paper for this cut as well~ A Perfect Summer (see what I mean...perfect) so all the designer papers are from that pad. I cut my pieces, inked all the edged using Distress inks and stamped my sentiment on my island using the PK~115 Let's Ketchup stamp set and the cutie face on the sun from the PK~173 Great Vibes Robots stamp set. Once I had my idea for the layout, I ran my mat through my sewing machine in a random pattern and attached it to my card front.  All the pieces were then glued down for the exception of the face which I popped up. I thought something was missing from my "scene" so I used the cute cooler, also from the Let's Ketchup set and the matching SVG file for this set. I inked the pieces, paper pieces a bit and then popped that up on the island.

So there you have it....both of my entries for their challenges....I hope you have enjoyed my cards and thanks so much for stopping by!!
Have a GREAT Friday everyone!!!

Be Re~Inspired #27.....{TAWS}

Good Morning Everyone!!

It is Re-Inspire time over at

The Alley Way Stamps!

Our challenge is this fun inspiration photo...

yours to interpret anyway you want

So once you create a project using any TAWS

come link it up over HERE

(don't have any TAWS stamps....did you know there are freebies you can check out HERE)

The Top Pick will be hand picked and will receive 1 free stamp sets of their choice, and a badge to proudly display on their blog.

One Random winner will receive 1 free stamp set of their choice, and a winners badge to proudly display on their blog..

Here is my card and hopefully some more inspiration.....

I used the new May freebie image and sentiment and based my card on this week's 

Retro Sketches

and came up with this.....

Such a fun birthday card right??

I designed, printed and cut this entire card using my cameo :)

I started with the adorable freebie bird and sentiment (found HERE) and then laid it out on my mat in the spots where I wanted them cut, I traced the bird and then filled him in with designer paper, rainbow circles (I used this one based on the photo inspiration) and printed him 2 additional times so I could pop his body up and then his wing up.

Once I had all my pieces cut I used black hemp twine from Liz's Paper Loft Boutique and tied just a simple knot. I wanted to add some sparkle and since sequins are so in right now I pulled out some in the rainbow colors and glued them randomly on the card.

Well that is all I have for you this morning!

Hope you all have a GREAT day and thanks so much for stopping by!!

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Reminders!!

You know there is always a lot going on over at TAWS

~our Be Inspired Challenge

~TAWS freebie's HERE

~TAWS FB page HERE where we love to see your creations!

and

~the store where you can purchase all these adorable stamps HERE

Make sure to check out May's New Release stamps...they are AWESOME!!

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Entering this into the following challenges:

Retro Sketches~ #61

Pause Dream Enjoy Challenge~ Outdoor Critters

Craftin Desert Divas~ Use a Pun

CI Paints Inspired By: Gift Tags

Good Morning Bloggers!!!

It is time for another fun

Inspired By Challenge 

over at

Creative Inspirations Paint!!

This weeks Challenge~

Inspired By: Gift Tags
that's right we want to see ALL of your gift tags....Birthday, Christmas anything!

Here is what I made.... 
A Christmas Gift tag

Supplies Used:

Paper~ Kraft, Jillibean Soup~ Christmas Eve Chowder

Stamps~ My Creative Time~

Vintage Label Stamps

From Our Family to Yous

Ink~ Memento Tuxedoo Black

Dies/Cuts~My Creative Time~

Vintage Label Die

Stitched circle Die

Holly~ Silhouette Store

Other~ Creative Inspirations Paint~

Evergreen and Resplendence Burgundy

3 Girl Jam Crinkle Ribbon~

Pink &White Bundle~Antique White

Trendy Twine~

Holly Berry

Liz's Paper Loft Boutique~

Hemp Twine

I hope you like my project and will play along with us over at

Creative Inspirations Paint!

Remember you do not need CI Paints on your project but if you have them we would

LOVE to see how you use them!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a GREAT day!!!

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Entering this into the following challenges:

Totally Gorjuss~ Anything Goes w/Glitter

Little Scrap Pieces~ Make it Sparkle

DL Art~ Thankful Thursday Anything Goes

Stamptacular Sunday~ Photo Inspiration

Pile It On~ Embellishments

Simon Says Stamps~ Anything Goes

Every Day is An Occasion Guest Designer & Giveaway!!

Morning!!

I am so excited to be share awesome news with you!

Jill over at

  Every Day is An Occasion 

asked me to be a Guest Designer for her and of course I jumped at the chance!

If you are not familiar with her or her blog you need to go and check it out!

She is super creative and has such awesome projects!!

Plus she has a monthly linky party which is so much fun!

(I have been playing along for the past 3 months now)

here is this month's link.....

And here is my project BUT for full details you need to head over to
Every Day is An Occasion
plus I shared the recipe :)

But before you head over there to check out my post I have an announcement.....

A GIVEAWAY~~

I want to celebrate my guest design post, my birthday (which was yesterday) and all my followers with some goodies 

Here is what is up for grabs.....

• 5 Canvas Bags from Stateline Bags

• All Around Christmas stamp set from My Creative Time

• 90 yards of Twinery Twine~ Blossom, Shore, Cantaloupe, Orchid, Pea Pod and Honeydew

So in order to win this you have to do the following.....

• Be a follower of my blog and leave me some bloggy love 
• Most importantly head over to Every Day is An Occasion and leave me some bloggy love there as well.
• If you become an email subscriber over at Everyday is An Occasion leave another comment either here or there letting me know

I will combine the comments from both blogs and draw my winner from those...So you have 3 chances to win!!!
I will keep this giveaway open until next Tuesday November 20th and announce the winner on Wednesday November 21st

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a GREAT Wednesday!!

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Entering this into the following challenges:

Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge~ Anything Goes

Ribbon Carousel Blog~ Fall Spirit

DL Art~ Thankful Thursday

Everyday is an Occasion~Linky Party

Joyful Stamper~Inspired Me Fridays
Pile It On~ Let's Be Thankful
Paper Playtime~Autumn Colors
Pause Dream Enjoy~ Food/Beverage
The Pink Elephant~ Punches and Dies
My Crafting Channel~ Best of 2012

CI Paint Inspired By: Turkey Turkey

Good Morning Bloggers!!!

It is time for another fun

Inspired By Challenge 

over at

Creative Inspirations Paint!!

This weeks Challenge~

Inspired By: Turkey Turkey

we want to see all those projects with a Turkey on it or something related to Thanksgiving!

For my project I made a tag which is also being used for the New Release Challenge for

Peachy Keen Stamps...

Here it is.....

Simple but pretty cute I must say :)

Lots of texture and fun elements

 

Here is a close-up of the turkey. 

For his wings and his hat I added CI Paints....gives it such a fun shimmer and shine!

I also dyed some Antique White crinkle ribbon from 3 Girl Jam using chocolate paint. Not sure the picture really shows it, but there are darker and lighter spots on the ribbon which to me gives the ribbon lots of dimension as well!!

Supplies:

Paper~ Kraft, DP (from my stash)

Stamps~ Peachy Keen Stamps~

PK~141 Lil'Tweets Thanksgiving

Ink~ Memento Tuxedo Black

Copics

Dies/Cuts~ My Creative Time~

Tag Dies

Other~ Creative Inspirations Paint~

Chocolate, Raw Sienna, Burgundy, Coal, Gold

3 Girl Jam Crinkle Ribbon~

Pink & White Bundle~Antique White

Trendy Twine~

Chocolate Truffle

Liz's Paper Loft Boutique~

Hemp Twine

Canvas

Button

I hope you like my project and will play along with us over at

Creative Inspirations Paint!

Remember you do not need CI Paints on your project but if you have them we would

LOVE to see how you use them!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a GREAT day!!!

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Entering this into the following challenges:

Peachy Keen New Release Challenge~ Make a Tag

DL.Art~ Thankful Thursday

Ribbon Carousel~ Fall Spirit
Trendy Twine~November Challenge

colourQ~ Color Challenge
Little Scrap Pieces~Fun Friday Happy Thanksgiving

Everyday is an Occasion~ Linky Party
Joyful Stamper~ Inspire Me Fridays
The Kraft Journal~ Happy Harvest

A Christmas Card & Friday Update's

Morning and Happy Friday!!

I have another Christmas card to share~

this one for a few challenges

Hope you like it :)

I used some of my favorite's for this one.....

Peachy Keen Stamps, My Creative Time Stamps, 3 Girl Jam Crinkle Ribbon and Liz's Paper Loft Boutique~ Hemp Twine

Supplies:

Paper~ White, Bazzill

Echo Park~Winter Park

Stamps~ Peachy Keen Stamps~

PK~M17 Snow Much Love

My Creative Time~

Warm Holiday Fun

Ink~ Memento Tuxedo Black

Copics

Other~ Liz's Paper Loft Boutique~

Hemp Twine

3 Girl Jam Crinkle Ribbon~

White

Stickles

Bling Button

 I rock bling 

(which I hate...I can never get them to stick...end up hot gluing them instead)

Sewing Machine

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Entering this into the following challenges:

My Creative Time~Fabric and Stitches

Really Reasonable Ribbon~ Winter Holiday

Peachy Keen Stamps~ New Release Challenge #2 (Snowflakes, Snow)
The Old Back Porch~52 Card Pickup
DL Art~ Thankful Thursday
Everyday is an Occasion~Linky Party

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Friday Update Time!!

I wanted to share some challenges that are ending just in case you want to hop over and enter them before they are over....

3 Girl Jam Challenge Blog 

has a sketch challenge up now...

here is the sketch and so far there has been only 1 entry :(

We would love to see more!!!!

linky open till 11/15

Creative Inspirations Paint

Inspired By: A Sketch

this challenge can be ANY sketch

(see a pattern...how about enter both...LOL)

linky is open till 11/10

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a GREAT Friday!!!

Merry Christmas~Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge

Morning!

I have another card to share today...this one for 

 Mojo Monday

 using this sketch

I try and enter this one every week.... missed the last two..

love their sketches but have not felt the "mojo" lately :(

Finally thought I would give it another try and this is what I came up with

I used The Alley Way Stamps freebie~

 did you know that every month a new freebie is release???

Check out all the freebies available HERE :)

I even stamped a sentiment inside...LOL!

Supplies:

Paper~ Kraft, PTI,

MME~ Merry

Stamps~ The Alley Way Stamps~

Trees~ Freebie

Sentiment~Christmas Magic

Ink~ Copics

Memento Tuxedo Black

Distress Ink~ Gathered Twigs, Peeled Paint, Victorian Velvet

Dies/Cuts~ Scalloped Circle~

Silhouette Store

Other~ 3 Girl Jam Crinkle Ribbon~

Antique White

Liz's Paper Loft Boutique~

Hemp Twine

Stickles

Bling button

Hope you like my card for today! Hoping to get more crafting in today....bunches of challenges I want to enter!
Have a GREAT day!!!

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Entering this into the following challenges~

Mojo Monday~ Sketch 226

Pile It On~Make It Sparkle

The Pink Elephant~Favorite Coloring Medium

DL Art~Thankful Thursday

The Old Back Porch~52 Card Pickup

Sunday Funday~Linky Party

Joyful Stamper~Inspired Me Fridays

Oozak~ Winter Vibes
Docerela Creations~ Christmas
Really Reasonable Ribbon~ Winter Holiday

Autumn Greetings w/Bugaboo Stamps

Hello Bloggers!!

I have a card to share that I made to enter a few challenges with.

You all know I am a huge fan of Bugaboo Stamps....well check out this cutie...

AKV Scarecrow~ Rake

I followed the sketch from this week's

Stella Says Sketch Challenge~

and instead of adding a ribbon on the bottom...I used that as the spot for my sentiment.

Hope you like my card! 

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a GREAT day!!

Supplies:

Paper~ Kraft, Core'dination, PTI

Graphic 45~Le Cirque Collection

Stamps~ Bugaboo~

AKV Scarecrow Rake

My Creative Time~

Piles Of Smiles

Ink~ Memento Tuxedo Black

Copics

Distress Ink~ Gathered Twigs, Peeled Paint, Wild Honey

Dies/Cuts~ My Creative Time~

Leaf Die

Other~ Liz's Paper Loft Boutique~

Burlap

White Gel Pen

Staples

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Entering this into the following challenges:

Catch The Bug~ Stella Says Sketch Challenge 123

Bugaboo Stamps~ November Challenge Anything Goes

Love to Create Challenge Blog~ Shaded of Autumn

The Pink Elephant~Favorite Coloring Medium (Copics)

Paper Playtime~ Autumn Colors

The Kraft Journal~ Happy Harvest

Little Scrap Pieces~ Fun Friday Anything Goes

DL Art~ Thankful Thursday

For You~ Gift Tags w/ TAWS

Morning Bloggers!!

It is my DT day over at 

The Alley Way Stamps

and I have some adorable...

or what I think are adorable Christmas gift tags to share!

I used one of the new October Release stamp sets~

Trees Company

and thought those little trees would be great for some quick and easy Christmas Tags!

Talk about easy.....

They took about 15 minutes from start to finish to make all 4....

LOVE that!!

Supplies:

Paper~ Kraft, 

MME~Merry

Stamps~ The Alley Way Stamps~

Trees Company

The Alley Way Stamps~

Jibber Jabber

Ink~ Memento Tuxedo Black

Copics

Dies~ Tim Holtz 

Tiny Tabs and Tags

Other~

Liz's Paper Loft Boutique~

Hemp Twine

 irock~bling

Ribbon

I hope you like my tags!

Thanks so much for stopping by!!
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Entering this into the following challenges:
Simon Says Stamp Challenge~ Dies/Punches
Sunday Funday~ Linky Party
DL Art~ Thankful Thursday
Joyful Stamper~ Inspire Me Fridays

Happy Halloween~ PKS October New Release Challenge #2

Hey Peeps!

Back with my second post for today 

(to see my banner click HERE)

and another card for 

The Peachy Keen Connection~ 

October New Release Challenge.

This challenge was to make a background using your PKS

and here is my card...

I used the PK~647~Faceless Fall Fun as my background, stamping the

"Happy Halloween" several times on my card stock.

With some stitching around my mats and a big ribbon/twine and charm

I think this card turned out pretty cute :)

Supplies:

Paper~ MME~Haunted

PTI~Orange Zest, Summer Sunrise, Vintage Cream,

Kraft

Stamps~ PKS~ Faceless Fall Fun (PK~647)

PKS~ Pumpkin Faces (PK~550)

Cuts/Dies~ Pumpkin~ Silhouette Store

Ink~ Memento Tuxedo Black

Tim Holtz Distress~ Gathered Twigs, Wild Honey

Others~ Ribbon~ The Ribbon Carousel

Twine~ Liz's Paper Loft Boutique

Charm~ RAK from Deb!

Sewing Machine

Bling

White Gel Pen

Hope you like my card!

Have a GREAT rest of the day and thanks for stopping by!!!

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Entering this into the following challenges:

My Crafting Channel~ Halloween

DL Art~ Anything Goes

Joyful Stamper~ Inspire Me Fridays

The Ribbon Carousel Blog~ Halloween

Simon Says Stamps Challenge~ Glimmer and Sparkle

52 Card Pickup~ week 40

Paper Playtime~ Trick or Treat, Die Cut/Punch
Little Scrap Pieces~ Halloween

Exciting News!!!! TAWS October Sneak Peak~ Day 3

Morning Bloggers!!

I have super exciting news!!!

I am a new DT member over at

The Alley Way Stamps

and as excited as I am to share all the adorable stamps that 

The Alley Way Stamps

 has to offer it gets even better...

Today is Day 3 of the October new release sneak peaks

and here is my card using the stamp set~

It's Fall About You

I used the sketch from this week's 

Mojo Monday

and came up with this....

Supplies Used:

Cardstock~ Kraft

Designer Paper~ Simple Stories~

Take a Hike

Image~ The Alley Way Stamps~

It's Fall About You

Extra's~ Burlap~

Sneak peek from 3 Girl Jam

Twine~

Liz's Paper Loft Boutique

sewing machine

copics

There is a giveaway over on

The Alley Way Stamps Blog...

you will not want to miss,

All the comments posted today on their blog will go into a random drawing and someone will win the new October set - It's Fall About You! 
Make sure to come back tomorrow for out DT Blog hop and enter to win the entire 3 stamp set!!

Thanks for stopping by and have a GREAT day!!
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Entering this into the following Challenges:
Mojo Monday~ Sketch Challenge
The Ribbon Carousel~ Twine and Button
DL. Art~ 1000 Post linky party
Sunday Funday~ linky party
Joyful Stamper~ Inspire Me Fridays

EAD Designs September Color Challenge

Good Morning Bloggers!!!

It is time for another color challenge over at

E.A.D Designs!!

This months color challenge is....

Such a beautiful color combo right?!?!?

Here is what I created using these colors...

Supplies Used:

CardStock~PTI~

Dark Chocolate, Vintage Cream, Spring Rain

Image~ EAD Designs~

Spooky Owls

Cut File~ Scalloped Circle~

Silhouette Store

Sentiment~ My Creative Time~

Treats For My Sweet

Extra's~ Liz's Paper Loft Boutique~

Hemp Twine

Creative Inspirations Paint~

Deliquesce Clear Embossing Powder

Embossing Folder

 If you haven't played along with us before, 

you don't have anything to lose!  

Just for playing along you'll receive a 25% off coupon to use in the 

EAD Designs store 

and one lucky winner will receive a $20 gift card, plus the opportunity to be October's guest designer!

So what are you waiting for?? You have 2 weeks to link up!

Thanks for stopping by and have a GREAT day!!

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Entering this into the following challenges:
Little Scrap Pieces~Halloween
DL.Art~ 1000 Post Linky Party
Sunday Funday~ Linky Party