POPPED UP!

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Hello Everyone! Welcome to my Blog! I hope you are having a GREAT August!  Today, I am sharing a Birthday card using the WONDERFUL DRS Designs Stamps!

 I used the Open plaid Background and the Large Original Plaid background. These stamps are PERFECT to create a UNIQUE project with the colors YOU need for your stamping needs! I used the Popcorn Box and colored it up with my Copics! The Popped Up Birthday Greeting actually ends with 'Have a Happy Day!' but I did not ink that portion up and stamped only the top portion of the sentiment, saving the latter part for the center.

The Popcorn Box was popped up using Glue Dots. I added the glaze to the letters and to the popcorn with the Viva Perle Pen in the Magic White Transparent color. The black dots were added using the Black Viva Pearl Pen.

Thank you for POPPING in! I hope you have a wonderful day!

SURE AND STEADFAST...

Hello!!! Welcome to my blog. I started stamping this morning, but between lunch, children interruptions , laundry and not feeling well - it took me 5 hours to create!! LOL


Todays card was inspired by a few challenges...
Our Daily Bread designs Shining The Light - anything goes with ODBD stamps
Splitcoast Stampers Technique Lovers 331, Color Challenge 329 and the Sketch Challenge 338 from last week!
 Make it Monday - Anything Goes, Make it Monday with Kraft Outlet- must include Kraft cardstock - Something Old, Something New, Paper Creator's Crafts  - For The Men, Sweet Stampin - must Stamp -   Use Something Old with Something New (new ribbon - old cardstock!), My Mum's Craft shop - #11 for a male,


Here are some more details for my card....

Stamps: Anchor from ODBD

Paper: Craft, Suede and Vanilla

Ink: Copics, Memento, Soft Sky

Accessories: Stipple Brush, Circle Cutter, Hodgepodge, Black Stitched Ribbon, Paper Piercing, Brads, 1/16th hole punch, Black Marker White Gel Pen

 My children decided to be creative too (see below)... They were making puppets this morning and decided to show me what they could do with the googly eyes!  They crack me up!

Thank you for stopping by! Hope you have a wonderful day!

JUST A NOTE....BEACHED BOAT

Hi Friends! Welcome to my little corner of the world today! We finally have some warmer weather in Wisconsin and what a blessing it is! We were able ot open the windows and enjoy a nice breeze without freezing or sweating to death! LOL

Now if you recall, I started Weight Watchers a few weeks ago. Originally I started the Online Program, but found I really needed more support so I started going to the meetings. I had NO loss the first few weeks, but this past Tuesday when I did my weigh in I was down 2.4 pounds! Yippee! :) I am finding the support I am getting at the meetings (I have gone to 2 so far) and the tips they share to be VERY helpful!

Anyways, you came here to see my card! This is a SNEAK PEEK to a new set from Mark's Finest Papers called Sand, Surf, Relax! I created this using Splitcoast Stampers Sketch Challenge and Clean and Simple Challenge. The CAS Challenge was to use ribbon and scrunch it!

Stamps: Sand Surf and Relax
Paper: Stella Rose DP from My Mind's Eye, Espresso, Vanilla
Ink: Memento and Copics
Accessories: Brown grosgrain, Dew Drops, Spellbinders, Dimensionals,

Starting next week Tuesday, MFP will be showing off all of their new sets! Come join us for the Blog Hop!!!  Well, I need to get moving for now... I hope you have a WONDERFUL day!!!

DUDE TIME DOODLES SKETCH CHALLENGE

Hello Dudes and Dudettes! Today is Dude Time Doodles Sketch Challenge!!! If you love to smile and need some FUN masculine images they are sure to inspire you and  some will even make you laugh out loud! Not to mention make who ever receives your wonderful card will surely smile too! 

I used Earl Bunny for my card today! He has a smirk on his face from the corny joke I am sharing with you today! Be sure to take some time to see what everyone on the Design Team created by clicking HERE. I added a few more lines for the sentiment.


I used the Technique Junkie Newsletter technique called Foam Stamping from the April/ May 2010 Newsletter.

Here are some more details:
Cardstock: Orange, Pink, White, Yellow
Accessories: Dew Drops, Sponge, Markers, Scissors, Mini Glue Dots


Thanks for stopping by! Be sure to check out my other talented Team Mates projects here! Have a wonderful day!!

HEART SONG DESIGNS - WEDDING

Hello! It is pre coffee as I write this so honestly after I wrote Hello my mind went blank. LOL I created this on Monday for the Splitcoast Stampers Color Challenge!


Here are the details:
Stamps: Wedding Cake from Heart Song Designs -
Paper: SU DP, Artichoke. Plum   Ink: Memento Black, Copics 
Accessories: Stickles, Organdy, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Wild Orchid Flowers, Spellbinders, Dimensionals 


You can see even more inspiration with these great images here. 


This is my week with LOTS of stamping deadlines! So I am working like a mad woman in my stamp room!!! LOL Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Inky Hugs-

OUR HOPE

Hebrews 16:9 This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast...

Hello! Today is the Scrapbooking Challenge Day over at Our Daily Bread Designs! Please stop by and see the wonderful Inspiration Patter has in store for you today! This is a new release set from Our Daily Bread Designs called Anchor and I used the NEW Fish embossing Plate too!

 Technique Junkie Newsletter  is launching the NEW TJ Emboss or Die CD! This Cd has 79 pdf tutorials with ideas for getting the most from your Embossing Folders, Die Cut Machines and Electronic Cutters.The tutorials are in step-by-step format with pictures for each step and include fabulous artwork examples from the TJ Design Team. The CD is $17.95, and can be ordered directly HERE or from the Technique Junkies home page. Pre-orders are being taken today, and the CD will be mailed the first week of March.

On this card, I used the technique from the Emboss or Die cd called Faux Delft Tiles. So much fun! I will definitely be doing this one again!!!


Here are some more details:

Stamps: Anchor from ODBD

Ink: Distress Ink, Copics, Versamark

Accessories: Heat Tool, Grand Calibur, Nestibilities, Dew Drops, Double Stitched Ribbon, Clear EP, Fish BG Plate, Paper Piercing Tool, Mat Pack

Now for a quick peek into my personal life... my son has a gecko and of course, many of you know we have a few cats. *wink* Our kitten, Sophie recently discovered the gecko and does not leave the tank for too long. We call it her Kitty Tv!

 Don't mind the dirty glass! LOL I didn't realize it was so dirty until I saw the picture! 

I hope you enjoyed your stop by my blog today! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. Have a blessed day filled with tons of MOJO!!!

Grace, Hyena, Freddie the Frog and Me

Hello and Happy Monday! OK, let me start by asking... where did the weekend go? Holy Cow! I think every weekend Monday sneaks up on me faster. This week, is actually a quieter one for me. So glad all of the running around is done for awhile. I have a few shops to go to, to pick up gifts but otherwise, much of my Christmas shopping is done for the year. That feels great! Now, to decide what I am going to do for Christmas cards... lol You would think I have plenty with all that I create, but I like to do a family photo card for our family and loved ones...so this week, I will work on that!

Todays cards use I Brake for Digis. This first card was created by my daughter, Grace. We had a lot  of fun stamping together this weekend. Over at The Brakefast Club (a fun forum for I Brake for Stamps!) I host a challenge and this week was to create a project using INCHIES! I would LOVE to have you join the fun, if you like challenges, go HERE to see the challenge forum! 

Grace had a blast creating this card. She added so many fun details too... She used the Laughing Hyena from I Brake for Digis, and I typed up the Birthday Greeting using my Microsoft Word program. She colored the image using water based markers and added SU striped ribbon and some fun embellishments she had lying around.

My card uses this FUN frog. Freddie the frog originally was a male, but I added some eye lashes and some bright pink lips to "girl it up!" This digital image was lots of fun to color too! I added some Stardust Stickles to the crown and lips - avoiding the black lines! For the background, I used the BIRDS SHEET stamp set !


You can use my code SAVE10CHRIS to SAVE 10% too!


I need to get my day started here - we have school, laundry and stamping to do today! Thank you for stopping by! Have a wonderful week!

GOBBLE GOBBLE

Hello Everyone- I have been working on a BIG project and we are coming up on a deadline, so I thought I would share a FLASH BACK today for you from November 2009! This little turkey makes me SMILE.


Here are the details...


Stamp Set: Gobble, Gobble from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps
Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, More Mustard, Gypsy Harvest DP, Vanilla
Accessories: K&C Gems, paper Snips, Copics, Dimensionals, Circle punches.

Be sure to come back tomorrow for Creative Cuts and More and Clear and Simple Stamps special Blog Hop! Thank you for stopping by today! Have a GREAT week!

BLOGGERS CHALLENGE FALL & SOMETHING'S BREWING BLOG HOP

WELCOME to the QKR Stampede Something's Brewing Blog Hop!! We are so excited to show you what we created for this FUN Blog Hop and SO glad you have come to join in on the FUN! 

The official start time of this Hop is Friday, at 8:00 AM (EST). If you arrived early, please be patient as all the links may not be live yet.

For starters, you should have arrived here from  Laralee Ganske fabulous Blog! Wasn't her project ADORABLE? If you have not arrived here from Laralee's  Blog the BLOG HOP STARTS HERE, but be warned! The Design team has some ADORABLE, CUTE and QUIRKY projects with a Something's Brewing theme for our September Blog Hop!

You will have an opportunity to win a $25- Shopping Spree from QKR Stampede (shipping will be paid too!) Go back to the QKR Stampede Blog for your chance to win!

1. HOP through AND comment on each blog - please make sure the Blog Hop is LIVE, THEN go to the QKR Stampede Blog and let us know you did so!

2. For another chance, follow the QKR Stampede Blog 

3. For another chance, become a Fan on Facebook, HERE. 

4. For another chance, spread the word about our Blog Hop on your blog!

The Deadline for entry will be Wednesday, September 15th at midnight EST. We will announce the winner on Thursday, September 16th on the QKR Stampede Blog.

Today is BLOGGERS CHALLENGE DAY!!! Our challenge this week is to create a project using a FALL THEME! I created this card....

Here are the details to my projects...

Stamp Set: QKR Stampede Scarecrow and Happy Birthday

Cardstock: Autumn Spice, Cajun Craze, Espresso, White

Accessories: Copics, Felt Leaves, Stitched Ribbon by Offray, Dew Drops, 

If for some reason one of the links is broken along the Hop, do not worry. HOP back over to the Qkr Stampede Blog where the complete list will be.

From here you will want to go to Desiree Havenga's Blog... Desiree has been having some internet challenges, so if she is not live yet, please go directly to the QKR Stampede Blog for your chance to win!

Once you are done hopping - come back and check out all of the other Blogger Challenge Participants. Thank you for stopping by! I hope you have a wonderful, safe weekend filled with MANY BLESSINGS! Have fun on the HOP!

SNTODBD16 - FOR THE BIRDS

Hello Everyone!!! Thank you for coming in today! I hope you are ready for another Stamping In Time on Assignment Challenge(SNTODBD16)!  We have a challenge host!  Mary Marsh is hosting this challenge!  Thank you so much, Mary!  The assignment is to use ODBD stamps.  Mary is challenging us to Birds of Seasons!   Create a card using a bird with a spring, summer, winter, or fall theme.  You can go with any occasion that is associated with the season (i.e. Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, Patriotic, etc) you choose.  Or, you can create a card for birthdays, weddings, or events you need that occurs during the season you choose.    Each card must have at least one bird.  While ODBD stamps are required, an ODBD bird image is not required even though ODBD has a lot of bird images.  If you have an ODBD bird image then by all means use it.  We would love to see what you create with the this seasonal challenge!

Here is my card... I chose a Birthday SUMMERY theme...

Here are the details...
Stamp Sets: Path of Life,You Will Find Refuge, Happy Birthday from Our Daily Bread Designs
Cardstock: Vellum, Saffron, Bashful Blue, Celery
Accessories: Martha Stewart Card stencils (leaf shapes), Martha Stewart Glitters, Lace, Paper Piercing Tool,   Copic Markers


Some challenges I participated in:
All Sorts Challenge -Paper Piercing
I Did It Creations - Anything Goes
Whoopsi Daisy Challenge - Blue and Green
Creative Card Crew - Sparkle and Shine
My Time to Craft - Glitter and Glitz
Party Time Tuesday - Birthday




Be sure to check out the other GORGEOUS creations from the Design Team! 
Betty
Mary
Francie 
Angella

Thank you so much for stopping by! Have a wonderful day!

LAZY, HAZY DAYS OF SUMMER

Hello! Have you ever been in a season where you know life is going to change in a few weeks? I am there right now. Preparing for our fall schedule. It has been such a busy summer with having to work to help make ends meet and our school season starting next week too. We have had a lot of fun this summer too. With the hot, humid weather and my work schedule, I did not get to the beach as often as I intended but I enjoyed some good books and lots of quiet time mingled in. I hope you enjoy EACH MOMENT of your remaining summer too!!!

My card today uses QKR STAMPEDE images - Cute and Quirky! As I made this card, I threw in a few challenges as well... they are...

Stampin' Sisters in Christ: Challenge: create a card of apology or one reaching out to someone and encouraging them to put the past behind them and move forward. Based on this beautiful Scripture Philippians 3:13-14 "Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus."  (my card signifies the hope of forgiveness!)

Paper Take Weekly - WHITE AND BRIGHT

Crafty Cardmakers - PUNCHES

Little Red Wagon - CIRCLES

Penny's Paper Craft - ANYTHING GOES

Dutch Dare Card Challenges - ANYTHING GOES

MelJen's Designs Challenges - CLEAN AND SIMPLE

Pile It On - A LITTLE BIT COUNTRY, A LITTLE BIT ROCK & ROLL

Here are a few more details on my project:

Stamps: QKR Stampede - Break Time and Love Faith Hope

Cardstock: Blue, White, Black

Accessories: Martha Stewart Scor-pad, 1 1/4" and 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Paper Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Striped Ribbon from SU

TECHNIQUE: Spot Lighting

At the end of the week, we will be celebrating BACK TO SCHOOL with our

School DAZE  Days BLOG HOP! I hope you will come back and join us!

Thank you for stopping by! Have a wonderful day!

ODBDSLC - COLOR IT

 Happy Saturday Everyone!! I hope you are having a great weekend!! Today, I get to craft all day, as my husband is back from Virginia! Once a month, on the third Saturday, we get together with a group of friends to play games. It is so much fun! So that will be our evening activities!

Today I have the Shining the Light Challenge at Our Daily Bread Designs to share with you. This Week' Challenge: The team would like you to create a card or project that has a colored image.

To make the challenge even more fun, we will be giving out a prize , a $15 gift certificate to be used toward stamps at the Our Daily Bread Designs store!! Entries for the prize must be submitted by Thursday, July 22 on the Our Daily Bread Designs Blog. One random winner will be chosen and announced next Saturday. We will even choose a few Shining Light Awards for those who participate. Check out the Our Daily Bread Designs Blog for even more details!

Here are the details to my project:

Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs Fishers of Men

Cardstock: Neenah White, Marina Mist, Garden Green, Black,

Accessories: Airbrushing with Copics, Copics, Metal edge Tag, Red Leaf accent, 1 inch circle punch, Basic Grey brads, Martha Stewart Punch

Be sure to check out more creations from the gifted Design Team

Christine Okken

Sabrina Jackson

Patter Cross

Fran Gumprecht

Chris Olsen

Thank you for stopping by! Have a blessed and creative weekend!

SUMMER BIRDS WITH MOJO SKETCH

Hello! We are having a heat wave today in Wisconsin, but I anticipate that since it is summer...most areas of the country are! :) I took some time yesterday to create a fun, summery card using some new and old papers I had laying around. I checked out the Monday Mojo sketch and just loved it, so chose to create a card using that.

Here are some more details:

Stamps: Flying Birdie  Happy Birthday from QKR STAMPEDE,

Cardstock: Yellow Bo Bunny DP, Cherry Cobbler, Marina Mist by SU, Neenah White

Accessories: 3 Flower Punch, Riding Hood Red Ribbon, Circle Cutter by Creative Memories, Basic Grey Brads, Dimensionals

Thank you for stopping by! Have a wonderful day!

BLOGGERS CHALLENGE - INSPIRATION

Hello! Have you ever had a day when things were NOT coming together as you hoped? I tried stamping yesterday and everything I made was just not coming together...the colors were wrong, cardstock was wrong...so I just gave up. LOL This morning I had the same problem until I sent an e-mail to my friend, Holly and she helped me pull it all together! Thank Goodness for friends! :)

The past few weeks, I have been busy working on future projects and some new exciting things! I can't wait to share with you...BUT you have to wait. :) Tomorrows post will reveal some NEW and EXCITING news for me and Monday, I hope you will return for the Creative Cuts and More's Christmas in July Blog Hop! 

Since today is Friday, it is BLOGGERS CHALLENGE DAY! Todays challenge was an INSPIRATION CHALLENGE

I used the Firecracker Designs By Pamela stamp set called Fall Flowers. It is one of my favorite sets. So I pulled that out to go with the pink flowers. The yellow background, uses the Technique Junkie Newsletter and the technique called Sanded Core'dinations.

Here are a few more details:

Stamps: Firecracker Designs By Pamela stamp set called Fall Flowers and Birthday Wishes

faux stitching uses SU All in a Row (retired)

Cardstock: Celery, Core'dinations, Black, Neenah White

Accessories: Big Shot, Top Note Die, Black Brads, Embossing folder, Ribbon, Dimensionals, Copics, Paper Snips, Gold Cord

Be sure to click on the Bloggers Challenge icon to see more participants designs on this challenge! Come back tomorrow to see my exciting news! I hope you have a great day filled with MANY blessings!