...not a creature was stirring...

Here's a fun card to start off the new week! I had a fabulous holiday and relaxing weekend, so I'm back to routine today! Lots going on this week for crafters & bloggers alike so stay tuned to this space!
Today is the last Squigglefly Challenge for this year...Squigglefly is a wonderful company that values family, so they are taking it a bit easy on everyone for the holidays! Oh, but that doesn't mean the company is taking a break on releasing new images! There will be new releases EVERY WEEK in December...how cool is that!

I had a bit of fun with this Squigglefly image from the newest release! It's call Just A Bit Longer. He's colored with pastels and the coloringbook candy cane is colored with a prisma pencil! The cardstocks are non SU scraps and the sentiment is CG!

I guess this would be filed under Non-Traditional Christmas cards! lol But it's fun to think outside the box!

Have a super duper day!!! May you be overtaken with joy today and Blessed beyond measure!!!

Saturday Spotlight-Hats

Happy Saturday everyone!! Are you ready for the Saturday Spotlight with Hidden Potential challenge, we had fun with this one....Hats On! Simply make a creation with HATS or put a hat on something!

Our sponsor this week is Dustin Pike, so I used one of his cute FREEbies! I recently received this awesome DP with some candy won...it's 2 sided but I don't know the company! Too cool that it has HATS on it!!!

The striped DP is embossed with glitter, I used SU! dazzling diamonds on the sombrero, glitter on the red lights and this amazingly sparkly Inspiration Paint (winter frost) on the snowman! Oh and there is a touch of Pearl Ex gold on the star! Can you say SPARKLY?! lol

Checkout the fabulous inspiration from my sister Divas..

• *Vicki
  
• *Chris
  
• Boni
• Crystal
• Darlene
• Dawn
• Debbie
• Erin
• Jessica
• *Jodi (Guest Diva)

Here are the challenges...

Saturday Spotlight~ use HATS or put a hat on something!
Papertake Weekly~Christmas card.
Ildi Co chall~Christmas song theme.
Colour Create~the colors.
Tanda Teaser~musical Christmas.
Everbody Art Chall~Christmas.
Something Completely Different~snowman, red, green card.
Cottage Rumble~use a digi.
Creative Card Crew~favorite things...snowman & sparkle!
Paper Cutz Chall.~open challenge.

Too fun!
Well, I hope everyone has a relaxing weekend planned, time to hangout and enjoy your family and friends! We had a fabulous Thanksgiving Thursday and Black Friday so I'm ready to get back to crafting and visiting! Blessings!!

My Prayer to you...

I pray peace, joy and much love over all who read here!
Blessings from my family to yours!!

The Holidays are upon us...

Happy Wednesday! Well, as of tomorrow, the holidays are officially upon us, what fun! Are you ready...I'm not! lol

Today I have my last Squigglefly card as a design team member, our term ends tomorrow!! boohoo, I have adored this brilliant team of ladies and am happy to have made so many wonderful friends along the way! {squishy hugs} to all my DT sistahs!!!


I love the new Shy Bear images, artist Lynne Stansbery does an excellent job with these little fellows which makes coloring oh so easy!!!! I used Copics & SU! markers for coloring. I sponged a bit of SU! old olive ink in the shady places of the packages and to 'dim' the saffron yellow. The DP is K&co (Christmas Cheers) with gold embossing...gorgeous! I've also added gold gel pen highlights on the image here and there and the image panel is mounted on gold cs (Metallics-Paper Adventures). Another CAS card because I didn't want to cover up anymore of the DP!

My posts will be sporadic over the next few days with Thanksgiving and the weekend...so I would like to wish you all a BLESSED THANKSGIVING for those in the U.S and a happy, relaxing weekend to everyone else! Enjoy your day! Blessings!!

Digital Tuesday Challenge-Thank You!

Welcome to a Digital Tuesday Challenge day! Lovely Lora is our hostess this week and she has challenged us to make a THANK YOU card! easy peasy, huh? Our sponsor this week is Creations by Penny, she was so kind as to allow the DT to have a play with some wonderful images! I choose this adorable bear with sign, isn't he adorable, and think of the possibilities for that sign! Gosh, you could even put a ribbon around it for a gift!


I choose to paper piece this big fellow for a fun look! I was totally inspired by Rose (My Happy Place), she has been piecing her images over the last few day and it was so fun to see! Thank you Rose!!!!

I used SU! cs in handsome hunter and choc chip. The tree stamp is, of course, SU! lovely as a tree and the sentiment, SU! warmest regards! The sprigs of grass are from a Hanna Stamps set (springtime)! I didn't think I was going to get this card done in time so it is a very simple design! I think it works for a nice masculine thank you card!


Here are the challenges...

Digital Tuesday Challenge~thank you project with a digi!
Timeless Tue chall~thank you.
Banana Split Sunday~thankful.
Frosted Designs~paper tearing.
Stamp Something~thank you.
Incy Wincy Design chall~ open.

I hope you have a chance to play along with us at Digital Tuesday, I enjoy visiting to see what you have made!!!

Freebie alerts:
Wendy is celebrating 200 members on her forum groups HERE.
and
Mo is celebrating 650+members HERE!
Keep your eyes on my sidebar or Follow me on Twitter, I post there when I see something good in blogland!!!

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Don't forget, there's still time to enter Donna's candy over @ Donna's Doodles! You could win these four kits from The Creative Cottage!!!




Have a super fun day! Many Blessings to you!




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LOOK! I used my first stamp today!

LOOK! I used my first stamp today! haha This is the very first stamp I bought from Stampin' Up, the stamp that started all this! I pull this baby out every Christmas, it's a classic....such a beautiful image! "May the Spirit of Love, the beauty of Hope, and the blessings of Peace be your gifts this Christmas Season!"


The image, SU! Holiday Wishes, is stamped in SU! wasabi green and accented with gold. The SU! cs is choc. chip & vanilla. I had this Cosmo Cricket DP (Jolly by Golly) paper setting out from a precious card, I like it with the brown! The embossed gold DP was a scrap which I have very little left now! eek!

Here are the challenges:
Stamp with Us~a recipe.
Cupcake Inspiration~colors.
Unscripted Sketches~sketch.
Lots To Do~open.
Whimsy Chall~Christmas.
Pollycraft~Christmas.

HEADS UP~Stamp with Us is looking for a new DT member, so for all you talented ladies that enjoy working with your Stampin' Up products check it out!!!!

Enjoy your day! Hugs & Blessings to you all!




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The Stamping Boutique...New Series.

Here's a happy card to make you smile!!! I just love the snowmen in the NEW series line by Tracey Malnofski, The 12 Days of Christmas Snowmen from The Stamping Boutique!!! Today I used snowman #2-Two Turtle Doves!

This made me smile while I was coloring! It's the face, it's so happy! lol He's colored with Copics/SU! markers; I thought SU! celery green matched pretty well with this Jolly by Golly DP from Cosmo Cricket! (Thank you Tracey!!!) There's lots of sparkle added with SU! Dazzling Diamonds, look closely! lol

Here are the challenges...
The Stamping Boutique SNR Sketch challenge.
Something Completely Different~recipe.
All Sorts~Christmas song....(the 12 days of Christmas)
Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps~Christmas/Winter.
One Stop Craft~snowflakes...(the DP)
Creatalicious~recipe.
Bee Crafty~Sparkle.
Dare U 2 Digi~glitter.

That's good for now! lol

Don't forget, I need help with THIS card, I'd love your suggestions...deadline is Sun, midnight (EST; New York/USA time)!

I know some of you are not yet a member of SNR Card Universe, it's a forum similar to SCS-Splitcoast Stampers. It's free to join and there are a bunch of fun things to do there! Many of the stamp companies have group pages and almost all of them offer digital freebies to their members! It's also a place to chat, ask questions, make friends, speak with your favorite artists, be inspired and see yet to be released images!!!! So I encourage you to check it out!!

A new Norwegian challenge blog
is coming
Nov 29!
Click on the banner above to check it out!!!
Blessings!

I pray your Sunday is filled with Love, peace, joy and illumination! Abundant Blessings to YOU!!!



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Saturday Spotlight's ORNAMENTS

Good Saturday Morning! Welcome to another Saturday Spotlight with Hidden Potential!!!

For this week's challenge.....
With the up-coming Holiday Season, there's no better time to start making your gifts and cards!! So for this week, we, the Spotlight Divas would like for you to create an ornament or any project with an ornament on it!

For our special Spotlight sponsor this week we have...

The Cutting Cafe'

Your one stop for Affordable Printable Stamps and Cutting files.
The winner for this challenge will receive 3sets of their choice!

I used on of The Cutting Cafe's templates to print and cut my apple then simply decorated it! I had fun creating a 'fancy' side and a 'country' side! Easy peasy!

So let's see what ya got! You could glam up a punched snowflake or decorate a house shaped die cut....how about punch a big circle and use a beautiful stamp to create a lovely Christmas 'ball' for the tree....just think of the possibilities! Have fun and get the kids involved too, we'd love to see their artwork too!

Need some inspiration...

• *Vicki
  
• *Chris
  
• Boni
• Crystal
• Darlene
• Dawn
• Debbie
• Erin
• Jessica
• *Jodi (Guest Diva)

Have a fantastic weekend! I pray healing, prosperity and peace over you today! Blessings!!!

A Digital Delight Thank You!

Happy Friday!!! Here's a Christmas thank you card! This was a FREEbie from Wendy over @ Digital Delights, she's so generous! We're celebrating 200 members on the SNR group page! It's Nesbitt the Dog, isn't he adorable?!

He's colored in Copics and I popped his 'snout' for dimension! The DP is from my scrap box!

I hope you are having a great day! Be Blessed!!!

The Cricut Gypsy!

This is a new challenge blog dedicated to those that own the Cricut Gypsy. You'll find inspiring projects to make the most of your Gypsy. How cool is that!

I need your HELP with a card....

I started making a card and can't think of a good saying/sentiment!
Can you help?

Click here to see my unfinished card...HERE!

Can you say Purple?

Happy, happy Tuesday! We're having beautiful weather here in the North Eastern US and enjoying time outside!!!
But today is also a wonderful day to craft a little because it's time for another Digital Tuesday Challenge! This week our lovely hostess Ellie has given us a color challenge of PURPLE, WHITE & SILVER or GOLD! Of course we have another awesome sponsor, Cute Daisy May, and this week the winner will receive 5 download sheets. Doesn't Digi Tuesday have the best prizes??!!

I used one of the newer Cute Daisy May images (sheet #112). There are 4 different images per sheet! That would mean the winner of this weeks DTC will receive 20 images!!!! How cool is that?!
I can't remember the last time I used so much purple...kinda got carried away, huh? The DP is a scrap, the sentiment is CG and the flowers are Fred, She Said, of course!!! I love that you can digitally shrink them to any size you need!!!
Oops, forgot to put a 'glow' around this little sweetie and lantern....I'll fix that before I send it out!

Here are the challenges...
Digital Tuesday Challenge~use a digi and the colors-purple/white/silver OR gold.
Lily Boo~purple
Cupcake Craft~use a digi.
Little Paper Shop~use a die cut.
Incy Wincy Design~purple.
Verona's Chall~purple/green



And for today's FREEbie, I'll direct you to The Cutting Cafe!!!!!!!! Enjoy!
Blessings!

Squigglefly says Thank You!

Good Monday Morning! Hope y'all had a great weekend and are ready to start the new week with a challenge! Today the Squigglefly Challenge is to make & SEND a Thank You card!

Digital Stamps: Squigglefly (circle sentiments)
Digital DP: Raspberry Road (Family Ties)
Other: Martha Stewart punch, ribbon from stash.

I probably use thank you cards more than any other card, so many wonderful people to be thanked!!! This one has a bit of distressing if you look really close! lol
So grab your Squigglefly images and play along...there is a prize drawing this week!!!

Oh, and don't forget the fabulous new program Squigglefly has launched called NAB IT....where they offer a particular image for the day at an incredibly low price....but they're in limited supply so go NAB IT before they're gone!!!!

New Squigglefly releases are coming soon too, so stay tuned!

Have a Blessed Day!!!

PS. I'll be back to list and link the challenges for those of you wondering where they are! (and you know who you are! lol) My eyelids were slowly closing when I typed up this post! :)

Flutterby Wed~a thankful flutter.
Inspirational Card Sketch~sketch.
CRAFT~a recipe.
Secret Crafter Sat~Four seasons.
Opus Gluei~nature inspired.

Thankful for Friends of Faith Blog Hop!

Welcome to Scrapbook News and Review Magazine's A Faith Perspective Thankful for Friends of Faith Blog Hop. Today, we're out in force on the internet -- showing our faith and giving the glory to God. United, we stand as Christian paper crafters and blog owners to make a presence on the internet for all to see. We're celebrating the theme of friends and we're happy to share our projects based on the verse:

"Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. " Ecc 4:9-10a

If you're just joining in on the fun, you can find the start of the train HERE . First, we would like to take a moment to thank our generous co-sponsors: Layers of Colors Stamps, Gina K Designs Stamps and Sweet ‘n Sassy Stamps. Together with Scrapbook News and Review Magazine, these companies have donated some wonderful prizes for today’s blog hop.

Prizes? Oh, yeah! There will be three lucky grand prize winners for today’s event.

To enter, simply hop to the blogs of all of the participating staff members of Scrapbook News and Review Magazine, take note of the staff member’s name, and leave a comment on their posts. Then send us an email at

games@scrapbooknewsandreview.com listing each of the staff members who participated in today’s hop. It’s that easy. All entries must be received by Monday, November 16, 2009 at 12 noon, EST and three winners will be randomly chosen to win.

What are the prizes?

One $100 gift certificate from Layers of Colors Stamps AND a 6 month subscription to Scrapbook News and Review Magazine.

One basket of goodies -- four stamp sets from Gina K Designs and a 6 month subscription to Scrapbook News and Review Magazine.

One set of digital stamps from Sweet ‘n ‘Sassy Stamps and a 3 month subscription to Scrapbook News and Review Magazine.

In addition, every participating staff member of Scrapbook News and Review Magazine will offer a free one-month subscription to the magazine to one of their lucky visitors by simply for leaving a comment on their blog. That's a lot of chances to win, so let’s get to the Hop!

I love to use scripture on my cards, it's a wonderful way to encourage others! I went through my favorites over at SCS and found this card, in it's pretty blues and greens. I changed the scripture, the dp, ribbon, button and stamped image behind the wording. The card also had machine stitching, which I did not add, but I did pierce! lol I hope you're enjoying the hopping....


You should have arrived here from Shauna's blog! Thank you for taking the time to comment!
The next stop on this blog hop is: Diane Davies.

I was honored when Anne contacted me to be part of this wonderful opportunity to gather with other Christian crafters and glorify the Lord in this fun way!! Thank you Anne!

Praying peace, joy and much love over each and every one of you!!! Be Blessed!!!




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Creating a Masterboard!-Saturday Spotlight

Happy Saturday! Welcome to the 7th Saturday Spotlight with Hidden Potential challenge, can you believe we've been doing this for 7 weeks??? This week we challenge you to make your own designer paper, referred to as a Masterboard! I stamped colorful leaves on some kraft paper to make my masterboard, using a portion for my card and a tag!

It's a great way to 'mass produce' some cards/projects! Our sponsor this week is Digital Ink Co., all my digital images are from their store HERE!!
The images are colored with Copics/Prismas and the leaves are 'glitter-ized' with autumn colored glitter!
I hope you have the opportunity to play along with our Saturday Spotlight challenge this week and made your own masterboard!!! Checkout my sister Divas and their gorgeous creations...

• *Vicki
  
• *Chris
  
• Boni
• Crystal
• Darlene
• Dawn
• Debbie
• Erin
• Jessica
• Susan
• *Jodi (Guest Diva)

Here are a few challenges...
Saturday Spotlight~create a masterboard.
Gingersnap Creations~thankfulness.
Scrappy Frogs~Thanksgiving
Pollycraft~anything but a card...my sweet little tag!
Think Ink Tue~make a tag.
Easy breezy Kewl color~the colors
Hand Full of Stamps~holiday card
All That Scraps~Thanksgiving.
Color Throwdown~colors
The Pink Elephant~Be Thankful.

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A big hug and thank you to Holly for this fabulous award!!! She blogs @ Hog Wild About Stamping and does the most brilliant things with digis!!!

Here is my past post, where I answered the questions that go along with this award!

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How would you like to win these yummy kits from The Creative Cottage? Well, hop on over to Donna's blog, Donna's Doodles and check it out!!!!
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Have a wonderful weekend! Blessings!!!

A Challenge & A Freebie at The Stamping Boutique

Happy, happy Friday!!! gosh, these weeks just fly by don't they?!!! I made a fun little card today! The Stamping Boutique posted their challenge the other day. It's all about SNOW and how you use it!! Then Tracey did an awesome thing and GAVE us this FREEbie to play with! How cool is that?? But wait there's more....
If you are not a member of the Stamping Boutique's group over on SNR Card Universe...you should be!!! She throws us FREEbies for all sorts of occasions...like reaching 100 members! Yay!!! Thank you Tracey, you're so generous!!!

I used homemade faux flower soft for my snow and added SU! dazzling diamonds!!! There's also silver glitter sprinkled throughout the image to add some twinkle!!! Coloring is Copics and the sentiment is CG!

Here are some challenges...
The Stamping Boutique~to show your technique for making "snow" on a project.
Copic Buzz~the sketch.
Papertake Weekly~use a digi & sparkle.
La-La Weekly Wed chall~punchy.
Digi Kitty~use a punch.
Cupcake Craft chall~snow much fun.
Tuesday Taggers~no DP.
Paper Cutz chall~open/use a stamp.
Cute Card Thursday~glittery.
PCP Color Chall~colors.
Crafty Creations~snow.
Simon Says~thinking of you.

Come join the fun over at the 'Boutique's group page on SNR CARD UNIVERSE!!!

The Stamping Boutique Sale 'til Mon, November 16th....30% all images with coupon code "FUN"!

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More Hugs & Thanks....

I rec'd this uber sweet award from Beth who blogs @ Nana's Memories and More, she's such a sweetheart,....checkout her Over The Top Blog!!!!

Here's my past post that I answered all the questions for this award! Too fun!!!

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And I wanted to share about Patti's candy! Patti blogs at Cherish Each Precious Day....isn't that a lovely name and thought....well, that's Patti! Hop over and check it out...tell her Maria sent ya! lol



There is a lot going on tomorrow, including a HUGE BLOG HOP, so stay tuned...
Hugs, Love and Blessings!!!

Did you Nab it????

Hi ya or should I say Hiiii-yaaaa! lol Have you been to Squigglefly digital stamps lately! They have a fabulous new program called NAB IT! Each day there will be a limited quantity of images for a super special low price - but once they're gone at that price, they're gone! There will be a new image every day.

This little guy called kick out of you was only 50 cents...how cool is that! My DPs are scraps, old scraps that I'm trying to use up!!! The 'quote' I thought was familiar to most, from the Karate Kid movie! Isn't this a fun card?!
Squigglefly.com

Challenge Up Your Life~black/white/plus one other color.
Digital Ink Co~quote.
Sunflowers & Dragonflies~sports.

I hope you have a super fun day!!!! Blessings!!!

Remembering our Veterans

My daughter made this little video to remind us to continually pray for our troops!

REMEMBER

THANK YOU!!!!

A Sliding Card for the Kids

Happy Tuesday! It's Digital Tuesday Challenge day and Anjou is hostessing this week with a wonderful theme of Holiday Wishes! I made a fun little card for a child; the elf runs across the card!


I used a newer Squigglefly image called On the Run, drawn by artist Cheryl Alger! Isn't it wonderful?! So I figured if he's on the run....he should be able to 'run'!

I simply made two slits behind the top panel, slide the ribbon through, attached the top panel to the ribbon with foam dots and layered the whole card front onto a white cardstock base careful not to type in the middle where the ribbon ran! The child can then pull the ribbon back and forward watching the elf run! Sweet, huh?
The DP is K&co, and the coloring is Copics, there's a bit of glitter added for fun! This will be a fun little reminder for a child to make their list....though what child really needs reminded!!! lol

I hope you'll be able to play along with us this week at Digital Tuesday! We love to see all the different 'takes' on the themes!!!

I was inspirated by a few challenges but honestly the card took on a mind of it's own once the elf had the need to run...
Digital Tuesday~use a digi, theme-Holiday Wishes.
Stamps & Smiles~the sketch
One Stop Craft~make a card for a child.....this is where I started!!!
Crafty Cardmakers~use a stamp & a new technique (movable image)
Crafty Creations~a pull-out feature...don't know if this qualifies, but it was fun!

Have a super duper day! Blessings!




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THREE'S A CHARM blog hop!

Welcome to the Three's a Charm blog hop....sponsored by these three digital stamp companies...
Sunshine Stamps, Ildi Co and The Stamping Boutique!

If you want a chance at the set of 12 Copics & other prizes, please make sure you leave comments on all the blogs along the way!!!!

If you just hopped here from Bumble Bee Creations you're right on track....or start at the beginning!

Stamps: Digital, Santa in the Window,
sentiment-SU! To You & Yours
Paper: K&co-red, gold from scraps
Ink: copics & prisma
Other: ribbon from stash

This adorable image is called Santa in the Window from The Stamping Boutique! I thought it would look cute on a candle....so I created a little hostess gift set!


Please leave a comment to let me know you were here, then continue hopping over to Vicki's blog VLDesigns!

Here are some challenges...
AI Factory chall~alter it.
The Dietrich Dare~sketch.....great sketch!!!
Gingersnap Creations~cozy home.
Lili of the Valley~recipe.
Creative Inspirations (Wed)~colors.
Little Paper Shop~use digi & reg stamps.
Stamp with Fun~scene
Creative Craft Chall~Christmas
Digi Kitty~framed
The Crafty Pad~colors.

I hope you have fun hopping around blogland today! Praying Peace over you! Blessings!!!




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Snowflakes!

Good Morning! The weekend is finally here and that means another Saturday Spotlight with Hidden Potential challenge is up! This week the theme is Repeatedly Useful-use the same image more than once!

Stamps: Doodle Bean Digital, SU! snowflake spot
Papers: SU! red ridinghood, turq, white
Ink: copics & prisma
Other: SU! dazzling diamonds, glitter,
shimmery ribbon from stash.

I used a snowflake stamp repeatedly to make a snowy background! Easy peasy!!!
My DT sistahs offer some fabulous inspiration...

• *Vicki
  
• *Chris
  
• Boni
• Crystal
• Darlene
• Dawn
• Debbie
• Erin
• Jessica
• Susan
• *Jodi (Guest Diva)

Big Hugs to our lovely guest Diva, Jodi from Inked Inspirations....we're so happy to have her with us, her creations are always so incredibly beautiful!!!

Here are the challenges...
Saturday Spotlight~Repeatedly Useful.
Copic Buzz blog~ to use this image from Doodle Beans Digital Stamps
Penny's Chall~winter, sparkle, ribbon.
By the Cute & Girly~winter wonderland.
Stamp with Us~Christmas
Cute Daisy May~blue Christmas
Cooking it up with Kate~recipe
Papertake Weekly~sketch.

I hope you have a chance to play with our Spotlight challenge this week! Don't forget the Three's a Charm digital Blop Hop starts at 10 am EST (New York time, USA) You won't want to miss it, there are prizes, including Copics up for grabs! So stay tuned!

Blessings!!!!

Freebie & Blog Hop & Copics, Oh My!

Happy Friday! Lots going on in blogland, so let's get right to it!
First, I would like to tell you about a wonderful BLOG HOP going on tomorrow, Saturday, Nov 7th!

The Three's A Charm hop will include these three companies...
Sunshine Stamps
ILDI Co.
The Stamping Boutique

There are a bunch of prizes for grabs, including a set of 12 Copics!

Ok, on to my little card! This image was a FREEbie from Digital Delights! They're having a Cookie Exchange Party with a Challenge for an upcoming Digi Day on SNR Card Universe!! For all the deets, click HERE!

Stamps: digi/Digital Delights
Paper: atd's all year pack, SU red ridinghood
Ink: Copics & Prismas
Other: ribbon, button, twine from stash,
white gel pen (faux stitching)

Here are the challenges!
The Diedrich Dare~sketch
Sassy Designs by Susie~Christmas
Creative Craft chall~Christmas Fun
Stamp Something~recipe
Creative Inspiration (Sun)~doodling
Sophisticat~button/ribbon
The Creative Belli Chall~twine
Diva Coffee Break Des.~colors
Stampin'B's~Christmas

Have a fabulous evening! Blessings!!!!

Have a Grrrrrrrreat Birthday!

Click HERE if you're looking for the 'Spread the Love for Jaimie' Blog Hop!

Happy Wednesday...we're half way there! Today is release day at Doodle Palace and I'm just lovin' these newest images! Checkout this little lion, isn't he the sweetest?!

Coloring was done with Copics & Prismas. I used molasses Smooch, pearlized ink, on the mane to add depth and shimmer, I love, love, love this stuff!!!! The sentiment is from The Cutting Cafe-all occasion circle words-and I colored gold around it to appear as a second layer! I didn't have the right colored brads so I made my faux brads with a hole punch and shimmered them with some more Smooch!! Pretty clean & simple masculine birthday card!!

Doodle Palace will be releasing their new images later today, including this sweet Lion!

Here are a few challenges...
Tree House Stamps~colors.
Stamp Something~cute & fuzzy.
Polka Doodles~masculine card & brads.
Cupcake Craft Chall~sketch.
The Pink Elephant~color recipe.

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• SPREAD THE LOVE FOR JAIMIE blog hop & card drive continues thru Monday, November 9th!

• Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 7th for the Three's A Charm blog hop! Three stamp companies coming together for fun, inspiration and prizes! How exciting!!!!

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It's really been busy in the Matter household and I'm falling behind in blogland...but I will be around to visit all of you when I can! Gosh, I thought when all the kids were old enough to feed themselves life would get easier! lol Apparently, that is not the case! Creating my own homeschool transcripts for the kids is all new to me....so I'm still on the computer but researching and reading.....not creating and commenting! lol It's all good though and I'll get it all sorted soon!! :)
Praying Peace over you and your house! Many Blessings!!!

Flowers, Flowers, Flowers

For the Spreading the Love for Jaimie Blog Hop click HERE!


Hey Ho, it's Tuesday, let the trumpets sound and the pigeons fly.....it's Digital Tuesday Challenge day!!! This week our sweet Suzie challenged us to use flowers on our projects!!! And who better to sponsor our flower challenge than Fred, She Said!!! Woohoo, that's just good all around!


I used these lovely Fred, She Said Dahlias to flower my card! I used both sides of this double sided DP, found at a local Big Lots discount store! The CG verse is the focal scripture this week at the Stampin' Sisters in Christ challenge and thought is was perfect for this encouraging card!!

I hope you have a chance to play along with us this week at Digital Tuesday! Just use a digital image and dress up your project with flowers!!!! Checkout the beautiful inspiration from the rest of the team...

• Amy
• Anjou
• Ellie
• Lora
• Lorraine
• Maria
• Michelle
• Michelle R
• Paula
• Shelly
• Suzie

Here are some challenges...
Digital Tuesday Challenge~use digi and flowers
Stampin Sisters in Christ~scripture
Theme Thursday~fav color...blue & brown.
My Time to Craft~scallops.
Sunflowers & Dragonflies~flower power.
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Tracey over @ Fred, She Said has just released some new images and they are gorgeous! Checkout the new Emmas, flowers and papers and see how buying from Fred, She Said can help bless others too! Read about it HERE!

Tracey is also celebrating 150,000 hits with a FREEbie! woohoo Tracey!!!

Didn't I tell ya this was a good day! lol

Enjoy & Be Blessed!!!!

Blog Hop & Card Drive

Good Morning and Welcome to the SPREAD THE LOVE blog hop!

If you hopped to my blog from Tangii's, then you're right on track!!

Please leave me a comment so I know you were here!

You may click on the above banner to go directly to the special blog with Jaimie's story and information on sponsors of this SPREAD THE LOVE hop & card drive!
Won't you join us by simply making a card and sending it to the above address!

Stamps: Squigglefly Digital, sentiment-CG, flowers-SU! Heart & Home
Papers: SU!-black, white, green galore.
Sketch: Unscripted Sketches


To continue hopping...
please hop over to Kim Howard, I know she has something lovely to show you!

Thank you so much for stopping by today...
Praying peace, joy and much love over you!
Blessings!!!

Squigglefly Challenge #26

Hope your weekend was fabulous!!! There is a lot going on today so I hope you'll stay tuned....
First, we're starting with The Squigglefly Monday Challenge over on the store blog! This week our lovely hostess Rhonda has challenged us to use blue & gray along with a hanging embellishment!

This was a real challenge for me until I found this fun DP from ATD all thru the year pack! I used this cute digi from Squigglefly called sledding Sara! I adorned her with some "Holly Soft"! (faux flower soft! tutorial HERE) The SU! cs colors are bordering blue & really rust! Copics & SU! markers were used to color. I can't believe I found this two tone ribbon to match! ...never seem to have the right ribbon! lol So there ya go blue and gray! Hope you play along!

Squigglefly just released some fabulous new images yesterday...check them out HERE!

Here are the challenges...
Squigglefly Mon chall~blut/gray and a hanging embellie.
Creative Friday~sketch.
Creative Card Crew~snowflake.
Three Clovers~card for a teen.
Alphabet chall~C for circles.
Crafty Angels~use charm.
La-la Weekly Wed chall~ribbon.

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Today is the Blog Hop "Spread the Love for Jaimie"....Posts will go up at 10 am EST (New York, USA timezone) There are more 60+ bloggers participating, you won't want to miss this!

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Blessings!!!