Sunday, January 31, 2010

TJ SNEAK PEEK - WISPED FRAMES

Hello my friends! I know I have not been posting a lot on my blog on Sundays - but today is special...special in the sense that is my last official day on the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Design Team.

I have been wrestling with the LORD on this decision for quite some time. A few weeks ago, Korin came to me and told me she had decided to change the structure of her business and go all digis. The LORD nudged me to let go, but I continued to wrestle with the LORD and wanted to continue to stay on the Sweet Stop Design Team (that was offered to me too) and originally said yes to Korin. Fast forward to another week and the LORD would not give me peace about that decision either. So it was with great sadness that I contacted Korin and told her I needed to step down. I have been so blessed by the friendships I have made through Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps and have treasured the prayers that were shared too. I know the LORD will continue to bless Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps as they head into a new venture and follow His will in the Digi image business. As for me, I am currently praying and seeking GOD's wisdom as to what He would have in store for me.

Korin has had a huge sale the past week and now on her website and is liquidating her images so the image I used... I do not even know if it is still available but MAY become a digital image yet...

Here are the details:
Stamps: Melody of Love by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps
Cardstock: Basic Grey, Pacific Point, Riding Hood Red
Ink Copics
Accessories: Red Ribbon

TECHNIQUE: WISPED FRAMES *NEW* in the Technique Junkies Newsletter Feb-March 2010

Stop by tomorrow for the TECHNIQUE JUNKIE BLOG HOP!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a blessed day!
Chrissy D

Friday, January 29, 2010

Shades of Gray - Coloring Outside the Lines....

I have fallen in LOVE with Mo's Digital Images. They create such heart warming scenes and are so much FUN to color.

I am keeping this short because we have company coming over any second now!

Here are the details...

Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge Blog - has a challenge this week with the Shades of Gray - I used the Mojo sketch as my sketch - had LOTS of fun playing!!!

I also used Technique Junkies technique - Coloring Outside the Lines...
Stamps: Mikis Puppies - Mo's Digital Pencil
Paper: Basic Grey, Silver, Periphery Basic Grey DP
Ink: Copics
Accessories: Beads, thread, pearls, grey taffeta ribbon, Red Sticky Tape
Techniques: Coloring Outside the Lines


Thank you for taking a closer look and commenting! Have a great day!

Chrissy D

2,4,6,8 Who Do We Appreciate!

QKR STAMPEDE!!!

OK - sorry I couldn't resist! QKR STAMPEDE had a FREE stamp give away 2 weeks ago and I recieved this CUTE bear stamp and I couldn't WAIT to use him.

Today is Bloggers Challenge Day and the challenge was to make a project with a BIRTHDAY THEME...then Splitcoast had a challenge to make a Milk Carton... *IF* I had known ahead of time, I would have ordered some templates from Creative Cuts and More -(direct link to MILK CARTONS)
but I hadn't so I had to make my carton from scratch which took me TWICE as long.

I used the Herringbone Technique from the November/ December Newsletter from Technique Junkies - who By the way will be having a FABULOUS BLOG HOP on Monday!!! Come join the FUN!

Here are the details:

Stamp: QKR Stampede's Birthday Bear (Brand New Company - with a few sister companies- Check them out!)
Cardstock: Red, White, Black and misc. DP
Accessories: Bone foler, Copics, Paper Snips, Ribbon

For more WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY INSPIRATION check out the BLOGGERS CHALLENGE link on my side bar and join the FUN!



Have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! THANK YOU for stopping by!
Chrissy D

Thursday, January 28, 2010

RAIN, RAIN GO AWAY

Hello again! Today has been an insanely busy day with activities... I normally try not to schedule more than one or two things into my day, but today I stretched myself and squeezed in writing class, a few hours of work, Tae Kwon Do and a Care ministry meeting tonight. In between work and Tae Kwon Do I colored this image...then while dinner was in the oven I finished up the card!

I created this card for the Ways to Use It challenge on Splitcoast Stampers and the challenge was to use some sort of material or linen or fabric on our project. I I had a bunch of THREADS - Jumbo Woven Labels by Memory Big Ideas laying in my stash for about 2 years - so this was the perfect opportunity to use them! Well... at least one of them! ;)




Here are the details:
Stamps by Whiff of Joy
Paper: Ballet Blue, Almost Amethyst, White, DP Creative Imaginations
Inks: Copics, Memento
Accessories: Primas, Dimensionals, THREADS - Jumbo Woven Labels by Memory Big Ideas., Pearls, Paper piercing tool








Here is a close up of the material...


Friday evening my youngest has her Tae Kwon Do Belt testing. She is doing Little Ninjas and really enjoys it. My middle two beautiful children are in Tae Kwon Do and recieved their new belts last week!

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!

Chrissy D

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Thinking of You...



Hello! Today was one of those days... busy with the children doing school, laundry and add to that I am not feeling the best.



Today was my weigh in day and I lost another 2 pounds this week!



I took a little time this afternoon to create a card using the Splitcoast Sketch Challenge once my children were done with school...



Here are the details for my project:
Stamps: End of the Summer Digi image from Mo's Digital Pencil
Cardstock:
Almost Amethyst, Viilet, White
Accessories: Vintage ribbon, Primas, circle punches, dimensionals, scallop edge punch

I recieved the INSPIRATION to color the girls hair from my VERY talented friend, Ann. You can see her beautiful creation HERE. She ROCKS with her coloring and OOZES with talent in stamping!

Thanks so much for taking some time and stopping by! Hope you have a blessed day!!!


Chrissy D

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

TWO FOR YOU, TUESDAY!

Hello! Happy Tuesday! I had made both of these cards a few weeks ago, but thought I would share with you today! I can never remember exactly which cards I have shared and which ones I have not shared yet, so I have to go back through my blog posts when posting (unless it is a brand new creation!)

This week, I have been gutting out my office. My favorite Scrapbook/ Stamp store is having a rummage sale and I have decided it is time to CLEAR OUT MORE CLUTTER! What a great feeling that is! One of the best parts... is that for a day or two, I can see TABLE TOPS! It never lasts though, because as I get creating I make a mess. I need to really get better about cleaning up RIGHT AWAY,...but one of my excuses is that my kids are needing help with school, or it is dinner time and I have to cook, or we are running out to some event... Sooo...I create until it is time to go then I have to leave and do the next thing.

Anyways, here are the details for my projects...

Stamps: Eskimo Kisses by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps
Cardstock: Pink, Razzleberry, Chocolate, White
Ink: Copics
Accessories: Pomegranite Ribbon, Basic Grey Buttons, Punches


This project uses the Technique from Technique Junkies called Herringbone.

The stamps are from SU: Ever After
Cardstock:
Cosmo Cricket DP, Real Red, Chocolate Chip
Ink: Copics
Accessories: Ribbon, Gems


Thanks so much for stopping by! Today, I will be doing MORE cleaning and stamping! I hope your day is filled with laughter and JOY! Have a great day!

Chrissy D

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Having Fun With Mo's Pencil...

Hello! I hope you have had a wonderful weekend. I have spent the weekend remembering my friend, but also ENJOYING my family. GOD has blessed me with such a wonderful family - so I spent LOTS of time snuggling with them.

This past week, as I was popping around some websites, I discovered a new company and images to fall in love with.

Mo's Digital Pencil - WOW is all I can say. I love her images and this one to the left is no exception. As soon as I saw it, it made me think of my sisters. Growing up, we always had this look on our faces - torturing one another. Now, years later, we have a good relationship and I count them amongst my many blessings.

This card uses LOTS of challenges and even a Technique from technique Junkies...

For starters - Our Creative Corner had a sketch challenge HERE, so I followed that for my card. Then Mo's Digital Pencil Challenge Blog offered up a color challenge! We were to use Bashful Blue, Eggplant, Almost Amethyst and White - Here is the challenge link for #15. Last but not least - I used Technique Junkies Newsletter - Color Outside the Lines - to color this image . The Stampin' Sister's In Christ #23 offered up the challenge based on the Scripture 1 Peter 1:23 "For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God." For this challenge, since most seeds come up as tiny green shoots, use the color green somewhere in your creation, not all over green, just a touch somewhere. I colored the frog green! :)

Here are the details for this card...
Stamps: Step Sisters by Mo's Digital Pencil, SU Circle of Friendship
Ink: Copics
Technique: Color Outside the Lines, Nov- Dec TJN
Accessories: Punches, Cuddlebug Border, SU Scallop Edge Punch, Pearl gems, White Grosgrain, Dimensionals, White Gel Pen


Keep on heading downward for another fabulous image from Mo!!!




Congratulations to Karen Barber for being chosen! WOW What a gallery of GORGEOUS work!!!

Here is what I cased:
I changed the image, colors, embellishments and the border along the top

Stamps: Video game Teen by Mo's Digital Stamps
Cardstock:DCWV Nana's Kids DP, Brocade Blue, Garden Green
Ink: Copics
Accessories:
Twill, Hodgepodge, Metal Birthday embellishment, Dimensional, Paper Piercing, Mat Pack








Thanks so much for stopping by and taking a peak! I appreciate your kind comments! They make my day!

Have a blessed day and HUG your loved ones, even if they annoy you sometimes. ;)
Chrissy D

Friday, January 22, 2010

Bloggers Challenge: Diecuts - Punches...

Hello! Today is Blogger's Challenge day and we are supposed to create a card using Die Cuts!

I made this card a few weeks ago for the CAS challenge and the Techno Stamper Sketch. I hadn't posted it to my blog yet, so decided to use it for this challenge...

Today, I am going to a funeral of a dear friend. I will be celebrating her life with friends and family. I am continuing to pray for peace for her remaining family members. I know she will be missed.

Here are the details on my project:
Stamps: Verve Everlasting Life
Paper: Caramel, Rose Chocolate, White
Ink: Copics
Accessories: 1 1/2 circle punch, Scallop Punch, buttons, thread, Dimensionals, Cuddlebug side
If you have some time - click on the side bar on the Bloggers Challenge link to see some more fabulous projects! Thanks so much for taking the time to comment and stop by!

Have a great weekend!

Chrissy D

Thursday, January 21, 2010

IN HIS TIME -BASIC GREY


Hello! I hope this finds you having a great day! Today, I will be heading out to Boys' Club and the Girls' Scouts. The kids are looking forward to some fun time with their friends.

I created this project yesterday using Periphery Basic Grey DP - I love this paper (Oh who am I kidding! I love Basic Grey!!!)

Stamps: In His Time, Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps, Sentiment SU Close as a Memory
Paper: Basic Grey Periphery
Ink: Copics,
Accessories: Pearl Gems, Paper Snips, Dimensionals, Mat Pack, Paper Piercing Tool, Ribbon Mistletoe

I am off for the day! The next few days are busy, but I will be popping in to say Hello! Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a blessed day!

Chrissy D

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

BELLI CHALLENGE #82 HEARTS

Hello! Today is Belli Challenge Day and this week's challenge is to use HEARTS!!! My project today uses some ADORABLE images from the Stamping Boutique. This was such a FUN image to color. I felt like I was coloring an image in a coloring book!

This week I reached a Mini Goal! I am down 40 pounds! Yeah! :) 3 more pounds and I will reach another goal!

Here are the details to my project:
Stamps: Digis from the Stamping Boutique
Cardstock: SU DP, Bordering Blue, Black, White
Accessories: Punches, heart gems, Cosmo Cricket ribbon

Thanks so much for stopping by! Have a wonderful day!
Chrissy D

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

TWO FOR YOU - CHALLENGED FILLED!

Hello! Today, I have two projects for you combined with several challenges!

The first card was made for a special friend. Yesterday, my friend Hilda passed away. She has been very sick for a little more than a year and the LORD has taken her home. She is no longer suffering here on earth.

Hilda was a wonderful woman, while she lived in Wisconsin she grew up in the south and carried a southern drawl with her in phrases that I know I will miss. She was my childhood best friend's mother, and a dear friend who lives across the street. When I was in beauty school, she let me practice on her, giving her manicures, facials, hair cuts, perms, etc.

This card is for her loving husband, Frank. I know he will miss his best friend. I am praying for his family, would you please join me in praying that they would feel God's presence with the peace that surpasses all understanding that only HE can give? Thank you!!! Hug your loved ones! Your time on earth is SHORT!

Now, as far as my card is concerned (that really is the small stuff!) ...

Challenges: The Sweet Stop Sketch SSS39, Splitcoast Stampers Color Challenge (throw in a stripe!)
Technique: Faux Painted Paneling by Technique Junkies Oct./Nov Newsletter
Stamp: Nature Silhouette by SU, Trust in the LORD by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps
Cardstock: Blue,Cocoa, Chocolate, Ruby
Accessories: Punches, Chocolate Ribbon, Hardware, Dimensionals

Now this project was purely for fun - I have to admit, I am not wild about the colors (even though I picked them!)

Challenges: Stampin' Sisters in Christ #22 - Create a card or project focused on the "home." For example, a housewarming card, or decor for the home. , Monday Lunchtime Sketch Challenge #105,
Stamps: Love Everywhere by Taylored Expressions
Cardstock Bella Blvd Honey I'm Home DP, Saffron, Chocolate,
Accessories: Stickles, chocolate twill, Dimensionals

Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting! Have a fabulous day!

Chrissy D

Monday, January 18, 2010

MOJO122 - CAS50 PATH OF LIFE

Hello! Todays card uses the Monday Mojo Sketch found HERE and the Clean and Simple Challenge #50 found HERE.

I used the Our Daily Bread Stamps Path of Life, along with Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps set called Jesus Cares. I am sending this to a special friend that I grew up with... I haven't seen her in YEARS but have recently connected with the family again on Facebook. They are going through a difficult season right now, and I want them to let them know I am praying for them...

Adding to my list of Challenges is the Our Daily Bread Designs Challenge - we are supposed to use BROWN and a punches or dies!

I am now off to run an errand!

Stamps: Path of Life by Our Daily Bread, words by SNS
Paper: White, Celery, Teal
Ink: Copics
Accessories: Ink Refills, Cuttlebug, gems, Nestibilities, Celery ribbon
Techniques: Cuttlebug Highlightsby Technique Junkies

Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting! Have a great day!!!
Chrissy D

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Featured Stamper: Beautiful Blossoms


Hello! Today I had some time to play along with the Splitcoast Stampers Featured Stampers Challenge!
What a surprise to see Anne, one of our Belli Girls' as the Featured Stamper! :)

I am going to keep this short and sweet because I am SLEEPY!!!




















Stamps: Beautiful Blossoms by SU, Autumn Blessings by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps
Paper: White, Eggplant
Ink: Copics
Accessories: MS Punch, White Ribbon, Copics, Dew Drops






Thanks for stopping by! Have a FABULOUS day!

Chrissy D

Friday, January 15, 2010

BLOGGERS CHALLENGE: BROWN & PINK!

Happy Friday! I have been longing for this day all week. I had a chance to STAMP AND CREATE every day this week. I tried to squeeze in an hour of creating every day even on my busiest days!

Earlier this week, Splitcoast Stampers had a challenge of Pink, Razzleberry and Brown so I made several projects with these colors - had fun but now it is time to create with NEW colors! ;)

In addition to that, Verve offered up a few challenges too, so I participated in those as well! Their NEW RELEASE is tonight! Can't wait!

Here are a few more details:

This project was for the Verve Sketch Challenge:

Stamps: Regal Heart Digi by Verve
Paper: pink, razzleberries, chocolate
Accessories: MS Punch, Pomegranite Ribbon, Nestibilities



This project uses Creative Cuts and More's Purse Die cut!

Using this Die Cut made it SUPER FAST and EASY to create this project. I was able to complete it in about 15 minutes!

Stamps: Regal Heart Digi by Verve
Paper: Pink, Chocolate, Razzleberry, White
Accessories: Chocolate Ribbon, Pearls, Dimensionals, MS Punch









Hope you have a great weekend! Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting!

Chrissy D

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Va-Va-Va- Verve!


Hello! Happy Thursday! I meant to blog yesterday but I have a busy day between dentist appointments, sleeping in, school and getting my hair cut! I did have my weigh in and was down -2 pounds! Yeah Me! So I am not a total of 38 pounds! I have quite a bit to go until I reach my goal but I know I can do it. One thing I need to do is start EXERCISING more. I have not been exercising much.

I have been trying to take a little time and do some stamping! This week VERVE is having a new release along with a bunch of challenges for prizes. Well I am a little SLOW on the take and LOVE their images - this one is their FREE DIGI this week only!

This first card uses their Color Challenge. Turquoise, Grey and Black.

Here are the details:
Stamps: Regal Heart Digi by Verve
Paper: Grey, Turquoise, White, Black
Ink: Copics
Accessories: Gems, Cosmo Cricket Sticker

I created this card for the Chipboard Verve Challenge! I painted it with Making Memories Red Wagon paint -

A few more details:

Stamps: Easter stamps, Regal Heart Valentine
Paper: Moss, Black, White
Ink: Copics
Accessories: Making Memories Paint, Flower FrameChipboard, Dew Drops

Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting! You have a blessed day!

Chrissy D

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

LOVE BLOOMS IN A FRAME



Hello Everyone-
I was being lazy last night and didn't work on my post, so I decided to do it over my morning coffee.

Have you been on the Creative Cuts and More Blog Hop yet? If you haven't done so, you will want to see some of the AWESOME things the Design Team has created with the die cuts! We have even issued all of you stampers a CHALLENGE to make a Valentine's Project with ANY kind of Die cut!!!


This Valentine's Day card uses the Colorblock Mat, Large in black and the #2 Hearts, small die cuts.


Here are a few more details:

Stamp Sets: Love Blooms available at Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps
, Verve Sweet Valentine

Cardstock: Pink, Red, Black, White

Accessories:
Colorblock Mat, Large in black and the #2 Hearts, small die cuts., Silver cord, Basic Grey Buttons, Copic Markers

I have to admit, the past month I have been a bit lazy on my weight loss efforts, half heartedly committed. But I recommitted this past week and tomorrow is my weigh in day so be on the look out for a loss!!!

I hope you have a great day! Thanks so much for stopping by and commenting!!!
Chrissy D