SU COMPANION- STAMPIN' UP! ONLY BLOG HOP

HELLO FRIENDS!!! Welcome to the Stampin' Companion blog hop! If you have arrived here from the Technique Junkie Blog, you are on the right track. If this is your first stop, please start at the Technique Junkies blog so you don't miss any of the wonderful inspiration that we are sharing today.

As you may have heard, Technique Junkie Newsletter has just released a brand new CD: Stampin' Companion: 70 Tutorials exclusively using Stampin' Up! products. Every tutorial uses ONLY Stampin' Up! products, from the trimmers to the stamps and everything in-between. It is only $17.95 (US and Canada) ($19.95 for overseas addresses). If you are a Stampin' Up! demo, this CD is a great resource for workshop and stamp camp ideas. If you are a technique junkie like me, you will love the great techniques and artwork on this CD.

Here are the details for my project...

Stamp Sets: Courage and Extreme Elements
Cardstock: Night of Navy, Old Olive, Very Vanilla
Ink: Basic Grey, Watercolor Crayons Neutral and Regals and Earth Elements
Accessories: Dimensionals, Neutrals Buttons, Linen Thread, Big Shot, Square Lattice Embossing Folder, Aquapainter


Technique: Crayon Shadows


I hope you will take some time to check out all of the AMAZING designs from the very TALENTED designers! From here you will go see Hetty's fabulous creation! If you should get lost or there is a broken link, head on back to the Technique Junkie Blog for the remainder of the hop!


Thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderful day!!!

Location

United States $17.95 USD Canada $17.95 USD Overseas $19.95 USD

DESIGN DIVA MARCH BLOG HOP

Hello Everyone! Today the Design D.I.V.A.S's theme for the Blog Hop is OLDIES BUT GOODIES.... as I mention that, it is ALSO BELLI CHALLENGE DAY. For those of you who do not know about the Belli Challenge - it is ALL about using your OLD STUFF up!!! This weeks challenge is to create a card using FELT OR FABRIC.

Now, if you are here for the Design D.I.V.A.S Blog Hop, you should have come from the ever so talented Angie William's Blog. If you did NOT come here from Angie's Blog, all of the fabulous action starts at the very creative Melissa's Blog!

Both of these cards use Stampin' Up! sets I haven't used in ages!

Stamps: Shells, Warmest Regards. Itty Bitty BG

Cardstock: Basic Grey DP, Soft Sky, Garden Green, Whisper White, Close to Cocoa

Accessories: Watercolor Wonder Crayons, Aqua painter, Martha Stewart Punch, Gems

I do not recall the name of this set! The Scripture is from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps

Cardstock: Really Rust, Brocade Blue., Whisper White, basic Black

Accessories: Big Shot, Big Shot, Embossing Folder, Gingham ribbon.

Go here next: When you are done taking a look around here, you will NOT want to miss seeing what the talented Cathryn Edgar has to show you!


Thank you for stopping by! Have a wonderful day!

CRINKLE - BLOGGERS CHALLENGE

Hi! Yes, I am late with todays post, but I felt I should be responsible and balance my checkbook and pay bills. I know...I know.... silly of me especially when I could do something more fun like STAMPING! But now that icky job is done and I can PLAY (between loads of laundry - more fun!)

Today is Bloggers Challenge Day and the challenge for this week is to make a Halloween card. I personally don't celebrate Halloween - but LOVE fall, so I hope it is okay that I took a slightly different twist and made a pumpkin patch card with the cute little build-a-bear die from SU.

I used the CRINKLE technique from TECHNIQUE JUNKIES October Newsletter for the background and grabbed a few sets that were collecting dust (Autumn Harvest, Circle of Friends and Carved and Candlelit) to stamp with today...

In addition to that, this week's Belli Challenge was to make a card using Hemp or Raffia, so I used some linen thread to add to the top for that as well.

Here are just a few more details...
Accessories: Stickles, felt, Buile a bear die, Big Shot, red felt, sponge....

Thanks for stopping by! To see more Bloggers Challenge projects, click on the side bar to view their projects. Have a great day!

Christmas Card and Encouragement

This weekend, I had Stamp Camp and this was one of the projects we made. I just LOVE Creative Cuts and More because it was SUCH a blessing to NOT have to cut all of my cardstock
(I had to cut the insert) This card is the Square Filigree Window Card this is in the Bazzill Bling High Heels Red - it just shimmers and sparkles! Gorgeous! The snowflakes were punched using Martha Stewarts Snowflake punch on Glass Slipper Bazzill Bling cardstock.

The stamps are from Stampin up! and I used Stampin Pastels and Dazzling Diamonds on the card.

Now - for some encouragement for you...



Do you have any worries or concerns? There is no need to fear or worry. We have a GOD who created the Heavens and the Earth with just a mere breath! He certainly has every POWER to care for your needs and concerns!

Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God and the peace of GOD which surpasses all understanding will GUARD your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

Remember the enemy wants to discourage you! Fear debilitates our faith and creates MORE worry. We then become timid in our wisdom! We have a spirit of power, love AND a sound mind through Jesus Christ!!!

Praying for you today!

Because of Jesus' Love,

SIMPLE FRIENDSHIP

Hello! Have you ever wanted to make something pretty, but just didn't know where to start? I have piles of stamps I am going through as I clean out and found this one that I have barely used and just couldn't resist any more! However, as I looked at it...I was stumped, so I went to Splitcoaststampers and found THIS card by the talented "moonfairyglass".
As you look at the two cards, you will see the differences, because once I got started I couldn't stop froo-froo-ing it up! :)

Here are the details:

Stamps: Simple Friendship by SU, Encouragement by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps

Paper: Bashful Blue, Creamy Caramel, Chocolate Chip

Ink: Baja Breeze, Creamy Caramel, Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Dew Drops, Punches, Twill Ribbon, Paper Piercing, Stickles, Dimensionals

The past few weeks, I have been setting some new goals and working very seriously towards losing weight. So far I have lost 12 pounds! I am at the point I am determined to get to my goal this time!

Today I am praying Psalm 91 over my family and for you...

Psalm 91

Safety of Abiding in the Presence of God

¹ He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High
Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
² I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress;
My God, in Him I will trust.”

³ Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler^a]">
And from the perilous pestilence.
⁴ He shall cover you with His feathers,
And under His wings you shall take refuge;
His truth shall be your shield and buckler.
⁵ You shall not be afraid of the terror by night,
Nor of the arrow that flies by day,
⁶ Nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness,
Nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday.

⁷ A thousand may fall at your side,
And ten thousand at your right hand;
But it shall not come near you.
⁸ Only with your eyes shall you look,
And see the reward of the wicked.

⁹ Because you have made the LORD, who is my refuge,
Even the Most High, your dwelling place,
¹⁰ No evil shall befall you,
Nor shall any plague come near your dwelling;
¹¹ For He shall give His angels charge over you,
To keep you in all your ways.
¹² In their hands they shall bear you up,
Lest you dash your foot against a stone.
¹³ You shall tread upon the lion and the cobra,
The young lion and the serpent you shall trample underfoot.

¹⁴ “Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him;
I will set him on high, because he has known My name.
¹⁵ He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble;
I will deliver him and honor him.
¹⁶ With long life I will satisfy him,
And show him My salvation.”

I have to do a few things here but I will be posting some BLOG CANDY a bit later today! Thank you for stopping by. Your comments really make my day!

Many blessings-

MOJO MADNESS - NATURE SILHOUETTE

Ever have one of those days? Well...today was one of them for me. My kids were a bit more rambunctious - the school they had said they did...wasn't done. ACK - and no one wanted to do it. Sooo..you know...it is Monday.

I have been working on memorizing Philippians 2:14 & 15 Do all things without complaining and disputing, that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world...

so I am ending my fount there. :)

With being in a mood, I decided to hide in my room for a few hours. I wasn't going to spend that much time but I wanted to get one card done and the mojo really wasn't flowing that easily! :) Finally, a friend said, Do the MOJO Challenge and use a stamp set that you haven't used in a long while! Well... I looked on my shelf, and I know I purchased this set months ago and it wasn't even assembled! Then... I was stumped on colors, so she handed me the golden ticket and said pumpkin, chocolate and maybe Saffron if I felt like it... Well... One out of three isn't bad, is it? :)

So here is the MOJO MAD-NESS challenge... This week is #107 -

Here are a few more details:

Stamps by SU Nature's Silhouette and Warmest Regards
(Since I used all SU stamps - that means this is an ALL ABOUT JOY card!)

Cardstock: Walk in the Park DP, GUava, Soft Sky, Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Nestibilities, Basic Grey Brads, Dimensionals, 5/8 Double Stitched Chocolate Chip RIbbon

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope you have a fabulous day!

BLOGGERS CHALLENGE - Another TRI WINDOW FOLDOVER

HAPPY FRIDAY!!! This week, I have been busy with Vacation Bible School, teaching the kindergarteners. I have had a BLAST, but man do they take the energy out of me.

Todays Bloggers Challenge is to showcase punches and this Technique Junkies technique works perfectly for the product showcase!

I used ALL STAMPIN' UP! products on this project!

Details:
Stamps - SU Certified, Thoughts and Prayers
Card Stock - Always Artichoke, Very vanilla, Chocolate Chip, Designer Paper I can't remember the name! it is retired
Other - Rounded Tab Punch, Circle Punches, Exacto knife, Twill, Hodgepodge,

Be sure to stop by and visit the other Bloggers Challenge Players, I'm sure you'll be inspired by their creations!
Thanks for stopping by, have a great weekend!

SAILING STAMPED STENCIL

Hello Everyone-

I hope you had a FABULOUS Fourth of July! We had a great weekend. Today, I will be in the van the entire day! I am driving from Wisconsin to Buffalo, New York with my children to see my friend Janette! I am so excited to go see her. While we are there we will be going to Niagra Falls. I will continue to have some posts and will share some pictures too!

This card uses TECHNIQUE JUNKIES technique from the June/July newsletter called Stamped Stencil.

Here are some more details...

Stamps: Old World Map by Stamping Up! I can not recall which set the words come from but I am thinking it is Encouragement by Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps - I could be wrong though (Sorry, I made the card 2 months ago!) Itty Bitty BG's...

Cardstock: Brocade Blue, Basic Black, Whisper White

Technique: Stencil Stamping - the sailboat was a stencil, not a stamp!

Thank you for stopping by! Have a blessed week!

ALL ABOUT JOY - BUTTERLFIES....

Good day! I hope you are enjoying your summer days. Here in Wisconsin...summer is finally here!

Join us for a SNSS Blog Hop!

Hop from blog to blog for some serious eye candy :)!

June 30th- SNSS blog, Faith, Cindy, Deb, Lorie, & Sarah
July 1st- SNSS blog featuring Kathy Page (July GD), Janette, Lisa, Shannon, Nancy, & Courtney
July 2nd- Jeanette, Lorie S., Connie, Sandy, Suzy, & Korin
July 3rd- Teresa, Deedee, Leah, Belinda, Chris, Ceal & SNSS blog featuring Cindy Coutts (July GD)

This card is one I created for Technique Junkies about 2 months ago using the Technique called Depth of Field. . I did not have the In His Time stamp set from Sweet ‘n Sassy at that time, other wise I would have used that stamp set.

I know this stamp set is from Stampin’ Up! And was a Hostess set this past catalog, however, since I am on vacation I only brought very limited supplies and this stamp set was not included in this week’s collection!

Stamp Set: Stampin’ Up! Warmest Regards,
Ink and Cardstock: Lavender Lace, Basic Black, Whisper White
Accessories: Big Shot, Pearl Accents, Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch, White Gel Pen

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great week!

Bloggers Challenge #98 - Dragged Madras

Hello! I am so excited...I am designing another stamp set for a summer release and I am loving how it is turning out! I am going to try to focus, but Dora the Explorer is blaring next to me, so I am having a hard time focusing. :)

Anyways, todays Bloggers Challenge is to create a Mother's Day card. I decided to use the Dragged Madras technique from Technique Junkies. I love this technique, it is FUN and EASY! Since I used (mostly) all of Stampin' Up! this also qualifies for an ALL ABOUT JOY card too. All about Joy cards are my feature on my blog when I use mainly Stampin' Up! product.

Here are the details:

Stamp Sets: Inspired by Nature, All Holidays

Cardstock: Garden Green, Certainly Celery, Regal Rose, So Saffron

Accessories: Oval Cutter by Creative Memories, Rounded Tab Punch, Dew Drops, Martha Stewart Butterfly punch, Mini Glue Dots, Glitter Pen, Prismacolored Pencils

Well, Dora is winning out over my thought process...all I can think about is baskets and bananas and yum, yum, yum, yum - whew that was close! LOL So for now, I am going to go, you have a FABULOUS day! Check out the other Blogger Challenge participants on the left hand side of the screen. They always inspire me to do something different and amaze me with their talents!

Have a great day!

All About Joy - It's Back! :)

Happy Sunday! It has been several weeks since I have had time to create a lot, but I had some time - PRAISE GOD!!! I was able to work ahead and get three projects done. Today I hope to get A LOT more completed!!! I want to start getting a week ahead on things so it won't be so stressful and I can enjoy the process.

Todays post includes several challenges...

1. Splitcoast Stampers Color Challenge

2. Splitcoast Stampers Sketch Challenge (see sketch below)

3. Our Creative Corner - Mother's Day Challenge

4. My Sisterhood of Blogging Stampers group has a Mother's Day theme too.

This is also an ALL ABOUT JOY card - I was thinking the other day, that it has been a few weeks. An ALL ABOUT JOY card is all Stampin' Up! product is used. I did use Nestabilities and my computer and printer for the words that say... We love you this much...

If you have a chance, check out my Sisterhood of Blogging Sisters projects. Their names are to the RIGHT... I hope you have a fabulous day!

ALL ABOUT JOY - BACKGROUND SMOOSH AND A REMINDER!

Good Day again! Have you all stopped by the Creative Belli Blog and Copic Colour Challenge group yet? This week, at both groups, I am sponsoring the challenges! If you have some time, participate in the challenges. We enjoy seeing your work!

I am a bit behind on some of my computer work, but will be tending to some things today. We have had activities every day and then we throw in a lot of adventure! Yesterday, I took my mom shopping and when we returned, the children were reviewing their AWANA verses when my youngest fell off the chair and split her chin. It was 4:30, so I called Prompt Care to see if they did stitches, and they say "NO" so off to the Emergency Room again. I think they know us by name there. One thing, I praise God for is we go there often, but they have not been life threatening illnesses or accidents yet!

This past weekend, I had some stamping time and this was another card I created using the Background Smoosh Resist Technique, found in the Technique Junkies, February Newsletter

if that link does not work it is www.patstamps.com. For some reason Blogger has not liked that link when I try to do direct links.

You may notice, this is an ALL ABOUT JOY card and for some of you who may be new here, my friend Joy likes to see cards that are Stampin' Up! only, so I TRY to make cards using Stampin' Up! products only for her once a week. Now everything on this card is SU except for the Nestibilities.

On this card, after making it, I wished I hadn't used the dots - but it was done and I couldn't change it without taking the card apart...so it is what it is! :) You can check HERE for another card using the SAME background. When I did this technique, it made TWO.

Here is a list of materials I used to make this card...
Stamp Sets: Inspired By Nature, Warmest Regards, Rough Texture Wheel all by SU
Cardstock: Glossy Cardstock, Tempting Turquoise, Basic Black, Whisper White, Apricot Appeal
Ink: Tempting Turquoise, Apricot Appeal, Basic Black, Versamark,

Accessories: Heat Tool, Nestabilities, Dimensionals, Dew Drops, Mini Glue Dots, Turqouise grosgrain

On another note, a friend shared this devotion with me this week and I thought I would share it with you today as well because it was a GREAT reminder for me!

"Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain thee.” Psalm 55:22

DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT:There was a man carrying a heavy load of grain down a country road. Another man in a horse-drawn wagon saw him and said, “Mister, do you need a ride?” So the man walking got in the wagon, but he kept the load of grain on his shoulder. The wagon driver said, “Man, put that down and relax!” But the man answered, “Oh no. It’s enough to ask you to carry me without having you carry this also.” Have you ever done that to the Lord? You say, “Lord, I’ll let You save me, but I’ll carry my own burdens.” How foolish we are to do this with the God who hung the stars and planets.

ACTION POINT:If you can trust the Lord to save you from hell, don’t you think you can cast your burden upon Him right now?

This was a good reminder for me.
All of us are carrying a burden or fear that He never intended us to carry.
I know that I am guilty and I pray that this will be a reminder to you to cast all on Him.

Have a Blessed Day!

ALL ABOUT JOY - And BLOG HOP!

HELLO! This week is a busy one!!! Tomorrow is the beginning of the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Blog Hop with the Release Party on Friday!!! I am excited!

FEBRUARY 25, 26, 27

RELEASE PARTY FEBRUARY 27 9 p.m.-12 p.m. Eastern Time

The FABULOUS Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps DT will be sharing their amazing talent with their choice of Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps on Wednesday February 25, Thursday, February 26 and Friday February 27.

We will be giving away 5 FREE STAMP SETS, each one of the new releases - BUT you have to go to all of the blogs to see which blog has the Blog Candy Giveaway!Wednesday, February 25

Start on the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps blog and head to

Chris

Courtney

Lorie

Faith

Thursday, February 26th head to

Cindy

Sandy

Janette

Jeanette

Sarah

Friday, February 27th

Christi

Suzy

Korin

Deb

and back on the SNSS Blog to wrap it up!

See you at the HOP!


I decided to make today an ALL ABOUT JOY day! Joy's daughter just gave birth to a baby boy last week! So she is now a Grandma!!! Congratulations Joy and Jessica!!!

I do not know how time got away from me but it is late - I hope you have a fabulous day! Thank you for stopping by!

BLOGGERS CHALLENGE -#85 AND ALL ABOUT JOY!

Edited to answer a question...

IT'S FRIDAY! You know, in my world, that does not mean a whole lot... Each day runs into the next when you Home School your children. I honestly wouldn't have it any other way though! I love spending (most of the time) my days with my children.

This week's Bloggers Challenge is a SKETCH CHALLENGE. (See below) I just recieved a Stampin' Up! order and HAD to use my new Thoughts and Prayers Stamp Sets. Do you ever think you need your head examined? Well...I often think I do. I cut this tree out - then stamped it on RED STICKY STRIP and cut it out. Then taped it down and added MICRO BEADS. How CRAZY is that!?!? I do really like the way it looks in real life though...but not sure I like it so much I would want to duplicate it! LOL Here are the details of my card...
Stamp Set: Thoughts and Prayers by SU
Cardstock: Barely Banana, Handsome Hunter, Urban Praisrie Basic Grey DP, Whisper White
Accessories: Red Sticky Tape in 8 1/2x 11 sheets, Microbeads, Pearl Brads by K&Company, 1/16th hole punch, Vanilla 5/8th ribbon, Paper Piercing Tool, Sponge, Primas, Glue Dots

Thank you for stopping by! Be sure to check out the other Blogger Challenge participants cards! I always enjoy looking at them and I know you will too!
Have a blessed day!

P.S. Linda asked...Hi Chrissy, Wow, this card is truly stunning!! And then to read how you used a technique that required cutting it out twice. AMAZING. I love cutting things out, and I have mega patience, but I am still in awe of your work!! No one else has asked, so I will......So, how many trees ended up in your garbage can that day?? A little slip here, and a little slip there, and you've lost an entire branch!. Now I read where you get to spend time cuddling babies. I am soooo jealous. Keep up the good work and kuddos on being a wonderful friend. Linda S. in NE

THANK YOU for your kind comments!!! The answer to this question is NO trees went into the garbage! I accidently did cut TWO branches off (the side ones) BUT with the Red Sticky Tape, I taped them down, lined them up and then put the micro beads over it. You can not tell. You couldn't even tell once I pieced it back together. :)

ALL ABOUT JOY - EVER AFTER

This year for Valentine's Day, our Hands and Feet Care Ministry is giving a care package to the single moms. I volunteered the Card Ministry to make cards for the single moms. So we made this this week to give to them. The inside will have this poem...

Your Divine Valentine

A Valentine may play a love song for you, but God sings you the sweetest love song in the universe.

The Lord your God...will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing. ZEPHANIAH 3:17

A Valentine may give you flowers, but God sent you the most beautiful rose of all, Jesus.

I am the rose of Sharon, and the lily of the valleys. SONG OF SOLOMON 2:1

A Valentine may take you out to dinner, but God has invited you to the most amazing feast ever given.

Blessed are those who are called to the marriage supper of the Lamb! REVELATION 19:9

A Valentine may bring you chocolate, but God provides you with something even sweeter, His Word.

How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! PSALM 119:103

A Valentine may love you for a lifetime, but God loved you before you were born and will love you for all eternity!

Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love. JEREMIAH 31:3
-Holley Gerth

Tomorrow is the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Monday Challenge! Come back and see what we have for a challenge for you! There will be an opportunity to win a free stamp set from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps!

Here are the cards details:

Stamp Set: Ever After

Cardstock: Raspberry Tart DP, Bella Rose DP, Pink Pirhouette, Basic Black, Rose Red, Whisper White

Accessories: Pretties Kit, Black & White Gingham ribbon, Mini Glue Dots

I used the sketch from MOJO MONDAY and will have to find out the number when I return!

I will pick the Blog Candy when I get home from church.

Have a FABULOUS Sunday! God Bless You!

BELLI CHALLENGE #51- IT'S ALL ABOUT JOY

It is BELLI CHALLENGE day!!!

What is the Belli Challenge you ask?

Each week, I try to give us a challenge that will use things we have lying around our stamp rooms or homes! With a constant flow of new things coming out, I tend to forget about the other things I have and they quickly become clutter!This weeks, Belli Challenge is to make a project with your INK REFILLS.

Here is what you need to do...
1. Anyone Can Play! Spread the Word! :)

2. Make a completed project with your INK REFILLS - I used them to watercolor but there are several techniques you can use...I was going to try one, but my creative juices were running dry this week. you could use your refills for Polished Stone, watercoloring... and these.... http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/inkspraysmash/
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/newsletters/01/09172008.html

3. Share the link here in the comments linking to my Blog and CBC51. When you post to Splitcoaststampers or Paper Craft Planet or to your Blog, be sure and put CBC51 as the KEYWORD and mention of the challenge - with a link!

4. I will do a drawing and the person whose name I draw will be a BELLI GUEST DESIGNER the third week of February

5. Deadline for entry is Tuesday evening 7 p.m. Central time.

Last week's winner was Shannon Bracken - check her FABULOUS project out HERE. I love lighthouses and blues and her card is so pretty! Be sure to leave her some LOVE! :)

I feel like my MOJO and WOW factor has taken a short break. I am hoping now that some of the stress has passed for now, it will come back...I had big aspirations for this weeks challenge, but I just didn't get around to it, so I used the Ink Refills for thewatercoloring...

Here are the details for this project:

Stamp Set: On the Fly and Fundamental Phrases by SU,

Ink: Chocolate Chip, Brocade Blue, Old Olive, More Mustard, Ruby Red, all Ink Refills! Black Staz On

Cardstock: Brocade Blue, Chocolate Chip, Watercolor Paper

Accessories: Chocolate Chip, Photo, Brass Brads, 1/16th punch

Be sure to check out the FABULOUS Belli Challenge Design Team's creations!!! Leave them a comment! We all LOVE to know what you are thinking about what we create. I know it makes me SMILE when you leave me a comment.

Holly Brown

Joan Ervin

Ceal Pritchett

Shelly Koskinen

Karen Gibson

Christi Thorsen

NEW GUEST DESIGNER!!! Lee Murphy

I have started a GROUP on the PAPER CRAFT PLANET! I will be listing the challenges there and would love to have you join in the fun there too! I will not be posting the prizes on the group at this time. Any participants that want to be included in the prizes will need to come here to post their links!

Have a blessed day!

CBC CHALLENGE #20 Reduce, Reuse, Recycle - ALL ABOUT JOY

Did you get all of your cards out for the Monday Mail Call Challenge? I completed my goal!

Today is Created By Courtney's Sketch Challenge and Dani came up with the fabulous idea of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. If you choose to participate, Link up with Courtney and you will have an opportunity to win! When you are done here go check out the rest of the Design Teams fabulous projects!

I had about 3 or 4 ideas for this challenge, but we didn't want to eat THAT MUCH Mayonaise to empty the container, so I made my husband have a beer, so I could have the bottle cap. :) When I said, "Can You drink a beer? I need the bottle cap?" He just looked at me and shook his head. The things he does for me, eh? LOL

Everything I used on this card is Stampin' Up! (except for the Copics), but Joy bought some, so there is no excuse for her not to use them!

Details of the card:

Stamp Set: For Father, Serendipity, Circle of Friendship SU

Cardstock: Ski Slope DP, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Old Olive

Ink: Chocolate Chip

Accessories: Chocolate Taffeta, Bottle Cap, 1/2 inch and 1 inch circle punch, Mini Glue Dots, Glue Dot, and Paper Piercing Tool

Don't forget to check out the FABULOUS Design Team projects! There are TWO new Chicks, Holly and Maria. Be sure to spread some LOVE!

Maria Gurnsey
Holly Brown
Courtney Fowler
Sparkle Smith
Sarah Anderson
Maria Fiscella
Lorie Ames
Danielle Marcus

Thank you for stopping by! Have a wonderful day!

TWO POSTS TODAY! BELLI CHALLENGE #48 & ALL ABOUT JOY!

SCROLL DOWN FOR ANOTHER POST FOR THE BLOG HOP!

Not only is this the BELLI CHALLENGE but...this is also ALL Stampin Up!

So that means it is an ALL ABOUT JOY card!

What is the Belli Challenge you ask?

Each week, I try to give us a challenge that will use things we have lying around our stamp rooms or homes! With a constant flow of new things coming out, I tend to forget about the other things I have and they quickly become clutter!

This weeks, Belli Challenge is to make a project with a CELEBRATION THEME


Here is what you need to do...
1. Anyone Can Play! Spread the Word! :)
2. Make a completed project with the CELEBRATION THEME
3. Share the link here in the comments linking to my Blog and CBC48. When you post to Splitcoaststampers or Paper Craft Planet or to your Blog, be sure and put CBC48 as the KEYWORD and mention of the challenge - with a link!
4. I will do a drawing and the person whose name I draw will be a BELLI GUEST DESIGNER the first week of February!

Last week's winner was Anita- check her DELIGHTFUL and FUN project out HERE.

For this challenge, I decided to use the AGED TILES technique from Technique Junkies!
You can find more information about it here. I am CELEBRATING LIFE in this card. There are so many things I am thankful for this week and I am thankful for life!

Here is a few more details for this project:

Stamp Set: Inspired By Nature
Ink: Pretty In Pink, Mellow Moss, Kiwi Kiss, Close to Cocoa, Chocolate Chip
Cardstock: Pretty In Pink, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White, Rose Red
Accessories:Top Note Big Shot Die, Dew Drops, Chocolate Chip Stitched Ribbon, Mini Glue Dots, Dimensionals, Colored Pencils, Paper Piercing Tool, Mat Pack, Sponge

Be sure to check out the FABULOUS Belli Challenge Design Team's creations!!! Leave them a comment! We all LOVE to know what you are thinking about what we create. I know it makes me SMILE when you leave me a comment.
Holly Brown
Joan Ervin
Ceal Pritchett
Danita Hollander
Shelly Koskinen
Jennifer Greco
Christi Thorsen
Karen Gibson

I have started a GROUP on the PAPER CRAFT PLANET! I will be listing the challenges there and would love to have you join in the fun there too! I will not be posting the prizes on the group at this time. Any participants you want to be included in the prizes will need to come here to post their links! HAPPY NEW YEAR! BE SAFE TONIGHT!
God Bless You!

BLOGGERS CHALLENGE #79 - CELEBRATION AND ALL ABOUT JOY

I took the past 2 days off and just enjoyed my family. I hope you all did too! I decided to use this stamp set I purchased and didn't put together *gasp* until today!

If you have been here before, you know that an ALL ABOUT JOY card is for my girlfriend Joy, who wants me to make cards using Stampin' Up! Only - but you know there are times, I can't help but deviate from that and use other embellishments. So this is a card for Joy! There are TWO things that are not SU - the cuttle bug Swiss Dots AND the Red Bling Stickers. She will understand though and still HAVE to love me, despite my straying from the original plan, RIGHT?

This week's Bloggers Challenge is a CELEBRATION theme, so I decided to focus on Valentine's Day. In fact...the next week or so will be cards with that theme, I think. LOL I wan tto focus now on something other than Christmas cards. I feel I have been making a ton of those and I am ready to do something else! When you are done looking here, be sure to check out the other Blogger Challenge participants (links are on the Bloggers Challenge icon.) Their work is SURE to WOW you!

Next week will be the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Blog Hop and Release Party! I hope to see you all there!

Here is the list of products that I used:

Stamp Set: A HAPPY HEART

Cardstock: Pixie Pink, Real Red, Whisper White, Basic Black (Markers too!)

Ink: same as above

Oh wait, I just remembered...I used the Nestibilities too - sorry Joy. LOL You can use the Coluzzle or other Oval Cutter system of your choice, but you will miss out on the cool Embossed edges...

Acessories: Swiss Dots Cuttlebug, Big Shot, Sponge Daubers, Red Bling Stickers, Dimensionals, 5/8 Red Grosgrain, Black & White gingham, Scallop Edge Punch, half inch circle punch

Thank you for stopping by! Have a fabulous weekend!

JUST BUZZIN' BY - ALL ABOUT JOY

I think it has been a few weeks since I have created an ALL ABOUT JOY card. For those of you who are new here, I have a local friend Joy who often tells me she enjoys seeing my Stampin' Up! Only cards. So I have created a day for her. :) I try to put an SU only card once a week.

I used this as my Featured Stamper Challenge on Splitcoast on Sunday, but I really went off course from the orginal card. :) You are supposed to change at least 2 things from the card, but I changed a few more. This week's Featured Stamper was Paulatracy and HERE is the card I cased. Her entire gallery of work is absolutely FABULOUS and her coloring is impeccable!

I used the Cuttlebug Highlights technique -and then sponged the edges with white craft ink. I colored these cute little bumble bees with Copics and used the Nestibilities to frame them, then the Big Shot Top Note die.

You will notice, I did use Dew Drops on this card, if you would choose to use strictly SU, I would advise Joy to use the Black Vintage Brads in place of the Dew Drops - but I prefer the Dew Drops.

Now, anyone who gets this card will be VERY special - because I decorated the inside! :) Come back tomorrow for the BELLI CHALLENGE in between your Christmas preparations or when you are ready to wind down! HAVE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!