Sending Warm Thoughts~ Challenge Card Entry

Good Morning Everyone!

I wanted to share a card I made to enter for the Paper Smooches SPARKS challenge.

This is the first time entering for me and I am always so in awe of the creativity and all around talent that gets displayed over there!!

I only own 1 stamp set from Paper Smooches~ The Sentiment Sampler

and a few of the freebie digi's that have come out but really hope to add to my stamp collection this year!

I love the adorable images and fun sentiments!!

Anyways here is the card I made.

It is a very simple card actually....I used rainbow color eyelets and adhered them to a piece of PTI Stampers Select White card stock.

The freebie Sun was printed on DP from my stash and

I used foam dots to attach the sun after cutting out the image.

The sentiment was stamped using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

and the whole piece then adhered to my card base~ a standard A2 size.

I really LOVE the CAS~ness of this card and hope you do also :)

Thanks for letting me share my card today!

I know I probably don't stand a chance as one of this weeks winner over at Paper Smooches but hey you never know right....and I will never know if I don't enter a challenge!!

So here's to another New Years Resolution!!
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entering this into the following:
Paper Smooches~ Sparks Challenge
Scrappy Moms Stamps~Cartoon Character~ Terrific Tuesday
Tuesday Throwdown~#80 Baby It's Cold Outside
Pumpkin Spice~Show your Style (CAS)

EAD Designs Blog Hop!

Good Morning Everyone!!

It is Monday which can only mean one thing......

the EAD Designs Blog Hop!!

You should have come from

Amy's blog~~Tsuruta Designs

if not hop back to EAD Designs because you will want to leave a comment on all the DT blogs for a chance to win some yummy EAD Design goodies!!

For my project today I wanted to showcase the adorable

"With a Cherry On Top" stickerz set

and this is what I came up with

My card is a A2 size and all my card stock is from PTI

I ran the dark chocolate card stock base through my cuttle bug using the Distressed Stripes folder.

I used SCAL and a freebie scalloped circle cut for the base of that adorable Cherry Tree.

Not sure if the picture shows it but I added alittle bit of white gel pen doodles along with some stickles in green and Christmas red for extra sparkle.

The sentiment...also part of the stickerz was colored in using my R29 copic then stickled up as well.

The crinkle ribbon is from 3 Girl Jam in Mistletoe

and I tied it all together using Cappuccino Twinery and a small red bell (I thought the bell looked like a cherry)

Thanks for checking out my card and leaving me such sweet comments!

I truly appreciate each and every one of them!

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Entering this also into the following Challenges:

Paper Pretties~Get Well

Simon Says Stamps~Something New (new Stickerz!!)

For Fun Challenges~Something New (new Stickerz!!)

Make it Monday~ #71

Especially Made for You~Machine Embossing

My Craft Spot~ #40 It's Delicious

Quick Quotes~Frame It

One Stitch At a Time~ 3 Embellishments

Frosted Designs~Cardstock Only

Love Bugs Banner for Kids Hop

Welcome to the “Love Bugs Banners for Kids” Hop Day 2

Several talented crafty people have come together for a two day hop (Friday, January 6th and Saturday, January 7th) to showcase handmade banners that will be donated to the children at Pediatric Specialty Care. The hope of these banners is that they bring smiles to these children's faces and awareness of Pediatric Specialty Care to all those that hop along.

The “Love Bugs Banner for Kids” Hop has some awesome sponsors and prizes to give away to all those that hop along and leave comments. The more blogs you visit and leave comments at, the more chances you have of winning.

 Our Generous Sponsors are:

 Jellypark Digital Stamps will award 2 free digi-images to one winner.

 K Andrews Designs has donated a stamp set to one winner.

 Robyn's Fetish will donate FIVE digital images of the winner's choice as a prize!

SO~~

If you are coming from Lisa's blog you are on the right path

If you want to start from the beginning head over to Ellen's Blog..

there are tons of adorable banners that are all being sent to brighten up a child's room and you will not want to miss any of them..

Plus there might be some blog candy along the way :)

Here is  my banner....

All of my adorable bugs are cut using files from My Scrap Chick~Blissful Bugs

All of my pieces were cut using SCAL sized to fit on coaster I picked up a long while back at my local scrap booking store.

Some additional supplies used include

Tim Holtz Distress ink in Fire Brick

Olive Green pigment ink

Peachy Keen Stamps~ Princess Faces

Chalk for the cheeks

White gel pen

Holly Berry Crinkle ribbon from 3 Girl Jam

Here are close~ups of each piece

The DP is all from my stash and I will reference the name if I can remember LOL!

This red polka dot paper is from Glitz Designs~ Love Nest Polka

The heart is cut from George and Basic Shapes

and the "L" is from the same

Not sure if you can tell but the coasters are all embossed with hearts using a Fiskars embossing plate

I also embossed the leaf~cut from Create a Critter using Divine Swirls

This Green Polka dot paper is from 25 Days of Christmas~Peace Love Joy

This Black and White Polka Dot paper is one of my favorites

My Minds Eye~Blackbird

Love this paper!!

And finally this polka dot paper is a download I won over at Get Funky

I printed it out on cream card stock

I really hope this brightens up a little kiddo's room!

I had so much fun designing it :)

Now onto to some Blog Candy!!!

I am such a HUGE fan of Julie's Crinkle ribbon over at 3 Girl Jam that I wanted to give one lucky commenter a pack of the

Holly Berry that I used with this banner.

It also comes with some Mistletoe Ribbon

Yes I know Christmas is over but the Holly Berry is PERFECT for Valentines Day

and the green Mistletoe....a GREAT springtime color!

All you have to do to be eligible for my candy is leave me a comment with a way to get in touch with you if you are the lucky winner!

I would love for you to be a follower but it is not required :)

I will draw a winner on Wed Jan 11th

Now hop along to the other Jessica's Blog

and see what awesome project she has to share with you!

Thanks for stopping by!

Here is the complete line-up in case you get lost

Happy Hopping!!

Ellen ♥ CardMonkey – http://cardmonkey-business.blogspot.com

Tami - http://tamboscreations.blogspot.com/

Jessica- http://thecreativestamperspot.blogspot.com/

Robin – http://scrapandchat.blogspot.com/

Theresa Neubaum - http://scrappyartcrafters.blogspot.com/

Nicolette - http://beyondscrapin.blogspot.com/

Vicki - http://scrapbookingcreationsbyvicki.blogspot.com/

Lisa T.- http://bitbythecricutbug.blogspot.com/

Jessica ~ http://chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com/ ~~ ME~~

Jessica ~ http://jessicascraftshaque.blogspot.com/

Jennifer ~ http://craftycardgallery.blogspot.com/

Nancie ~ http://alittlepieceofmebynancie.blogspot.com/

Tonya Wilson - http://creativeaddictiontopaper.blogspot.com/

 

Monica - http://scraps2treasure.blogspot.com/

Rachelle- http://creationsbyrachelle.blogspot.com

Beckie~http://justbcreativecrazy.blogspot.com

Alina~http://neverstopscrapping.blogspot.com

"Hello" Owl Card~ EAD Designs~ Plus a Giveaway!!

Hi bloggy buds!

I have another very easy, CAS card to share using

EAD Designs~ Owl Friends

My card is a Kraft cardbase measuring 5 1/2 x 4 1/4

I used 3 of the adorable stickerz from the set 

and added some wiggly eyes to the owl.

Tied some Twinery Twine in Cappuccino around the side and you have an adorable "hello" card for a friend!

I am always looking for Just Because cards to send out

and I just LOVE these owls!!

How can you not...right?!?!

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Giveaway Alert!

Lisa over at Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbons

is celebrating her Blogaversary with a Giveaway!

Congrats Lisa.....Your blog a full of amazing creations!!

Lisa is giving away some Pink by Design stamps

All you have to do is pop over....

be a follower and leave a comment!

Easy Peesy!

Thanks Lisa for the chance to win!

That is all I have for you tonight....

Thanks for stopping by

and have a GREAT night!

The Cutting Cafe~ Loopy Loopy Bow~Flower

Good Morning Everyone!!

I am here to share my first project as a DT member with

The Cutting Cafe

This week the DT is showcasing the Loopy Loopy Bow~Flower

and this is what I came up with...

With Valentine's Day right around the corner I thought I would get a jump start on some special treats for my boys to hand out.

All of my cuts and images are from The Cutting Cafe

Assorted Milk Carton~ with the heart cut

Loopy Loopy Bow Flower~ medium and small bow cuts

All Occasions Tag Set~printable stamp set

Here is a closeup of the Loopy Loopy Bow Flower...

Now when I say this is easy to put together...it is more than easy to put together :)

Regina has the file so perfect that cutting it out and deciding colors takes more time!!!

I added my own ribbon flower center using 3 Girl Jam crinkle ribbon in Holly Berry.

The milk carton is closed together with a white satin ribbon, tied in a bow where my big

Loopy Loopy Bow Flower is hot glued to.

FYI~ the bottom is still open so I can fill my milk carton with some Valentine's goodies

(have not picked up any chocolate or conversation hearts yet LOL)

So if you like my project hop over to The Cutting Cafe and pick up these files...

They are all so much fun to use and decorate!!

Thanks for stopping by!!

EAD Designs Blog Hop!

Good Morning Everyone!!

I am so excited to be this months EAD Designs Guest Designer..

Whoo Hoo!!

I hope I can inspire you all with my creations using the awesome products from

EAD Designs throughout the entire month...

So lets get this hop started!

Remember to stop at all the blogs and comment for a

 chance to win some great EAD Designs products!

I am the first on the hop lineup but before I share my card I would like to

send out a HUGE Happy Birthday to

Joanna!

Make sure when you hope over to her blog you leave some extra love and lots of birthday wishes!

She is one talented crafter!!

Here is my card for today~

Do you like it?

I used Peacock Love and Love Sentiments EAD Design Stickerz

both printed on clear

The hearts were put on 2" circle punches and attached with foam dots some extra dimensions

My card base is Kraft card stock with all other card stock from PTI
and

My ribbon is one of my favorites from 3 Girl Jam in Hot Chocolate!
I really LOVE the clean and simple look of this card!

Thanks so much for stopping by
I hope you like my 1st project!
Your next stop is
Jenn

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linking this up over at:
The Pink Elephant~ Anything Goes

Diana's 1 Year Blog~a~versary Blog Hop

Welcome to DIANA'S ~ DL.ART 1 year blog-a-versary blog hop!!

I am so excited to be a part of Diana's celebration!

She is such a great blogging buddy, a truly inspirational crafter and all around great person!!

This lineup is full of fun inspiration and a GREAT challenge!

So

If you are just dropping in you will want to head over to Diana's blog to start this hop :)

If you are hopping through you should be coming from Carri's blog...

Now I know you have heard this from the others but...

Including me there are 13 stops you will be making. On these stops, you will find four people with a word  that will give you the clues for the ingredients you will need to complete your project. Each of us designers will have a project that will inspire you and also have some clues as to what the ingredients are.

You will have until Jan 6, 2012 @ 11:59 to link your project using the 4 key words. Once you have linked your project, you will have a chance to win the Provo Craft Cricut "Sweet Tooth Box cartridge" at  DL.ART.

Not only do you have a chance to win this cartridge..which I am dying to get :)

Diana

also had a fun sponsor for this hop...

Robyn from My Pink Stamper!!

There might even be some more blog candy along the way so in order to win you must leave a comment on all the stops along the way.

Now onto my project~

I made this fun celebration card that will go into the mail to Diana on Tuesday!

Happy 1 Year Blog-oversary my friend!

It has been a great year with you as a blogging buddy and I hope you like your card!

My card was made using a Kraft card stock base...

Designer paper all from my stash~

the Green Polka Dot is from 25 Days of Christmas~ Peace Love Joy

Brown DP~ Cosmo Cricket~Turn over a New Leaf

and

Cream and Pink card stock

The #1 is cut from the Simply Sweet Cartridge at 1.75"

I used my Xyron machine and Kunzite (pink) glitter from Martha Stewart for lots of sparkle

We all know Diana LOVES her glitter :)

My sentiment is from My Creative Time~Gift Card Sentiments

it was stamped on cream card stock then punched with a notebook border punch.

I also glittered that using glue dots and again the same pink glitter.

I free cut the banner pieces and distressed the edges then added some green buttons from my stash.

I really love the way this card turned out and hope Diana loves it also!

Now time to hop along and check out what Patty has in store for you...I know it will be amazing!

Thanks for stopping by and helping us celebrate Diana's 1 Year Blog-a-versary!

Here is the complete lineup in case you get lost along the way...

http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/~ Start

http://courtscrafts.blogspot.com/

http://amyscraftingspace.blogspot.com/

 http://hawaiipaperparty.blogspot.com/

http://littlescrappieces.blogspot.com/

http://www.scpapercrafts.com/

http://flowerdiscosscraphut.blogspot.com/

http://girliascards.blogspot.com/

http://doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com/

http://chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com/~ ME

http://creativediva98.blogspot.com/~ Next

http://www.believedreamcreatewithmaria.com/

http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/~ End