Baby Buds Friday FREEbie

Happy Friday!

Well, this is it, the last day of 2010....Wishing you all a safe & happy New Year's Eve!!!!

The Lady Buds are celebrating a new addition to our family.....Kai!   Too Cute!    Would you like your very own Baby Bud????   Pop on over to the store blog for this Friday's FREEbie!

Stamps:  BabyBud digi (Kai)

Papers: MME dps

Ink: Copic markers

Other: twine, piercing tool,

CM circle punch

I will be back to normal posting and commenting in January, found lots of new fun challenges too for the new year!!
Have a wonderful holiday weekend!
Blessings!



some challenges...
Scrapbook Sisters - it’s a man’s world
My Time To Craft - Brand, spanking new!
Digital Tuesday - Anything Goes
Card Makin' Mamas - anything goes
Fun at Fairy Knoll - anything goes
Simple Doodles - tag it out

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Birthday Wishes

Happy Thursday!

Are you ready for the new year?   I'm ready for a fresh start!

This year, I'm going to try to pop the cards into their envelopes and address them, writing their "send" date in the upper right hand corner where the postage stamp will later be!   Such an original idea, huh?  lol

Sentiment is CG (computer generated)

Papers: sei dp (black orchid)

Other: Kaisercraft gems, 

Hand-dyed seam binding by MDuffek

I have had this paper forevahh, found it in the back of my pile.  The stack is filled with bright & lively colors, you'll be seeing more of it here soon!

 Enjoy your Thursday!
Blessings!



Here are some challenges...
*Digital Tuesday - Anything Goes...use a digital element to your creation!
Crafty Sentiments - anything goes
AiFactory - elegance
Southern Girls - anything goes
Stampin' B's - celebration card
Fab 'n' Funky - quick and easy does it
Pixie Cottage - party or celebration
Party Time Tuesdays - Anything Goes




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Digital Tuesday - anything goes

Happy Tuesday!

I'm hosting the challenge this week @ Digital Tuesday and I choose the theme ANYTHING GOES, using a digital element!

I haven't had much time over the holiday to play so I thought this would be a great challenge, plus if you received anything crafty for Christmas I know you'll want to put it to good use!  haha  

Stamps:  Baby Bud Designs© (Violet)

Papers: BasicGrey dp

Ink: Copic markers

Other: Nesties, Kaisercraft gem, Stickles

unknown flowers-colored with Copics

Sweet little Baby Bud, I decided to dress up Violet as a poinsettia for Christmas, isn't she a cutie?

Pop over to the challenge blog and checkout the wonderful DT creations...
Digital Tuesday Challenge blog!

Our totally wonderful sponsor this week is Digital Stamp Oasis ! They have a multi-purchase special!

Enjoy your day!
Blessings!


some challenges...
A Spoonful Of Sugar - christmas
Bunny Zoe's Crafts - Sparkle and shine
Digi Doodle Shop's Best - anything goes
Hanna & Friends - just a little Christmas
Character Cafe - sparkles
Crafty Catz - your choice...#60 Christmas!
Digis w/Attitude - anything Christmas
Fun at Fairy Knoll - anything goes
Stampin' for the Weekend - Christmas

Anything Goes - the letter C...Christmas...my last one for this year!  lol



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Paper Playtime - Happy New Year

Happy Monday!

Hope you all had a fantastic Christmas weekend....we're still on "holiday" but I did want to pop in and remind you all that Paper Playtime has a new challenge up this week.....the theme...Happy New Year!

Paper Playtime Challenge blog! 

This will be a busy week, finishing up all our bookkeeping for the business and trying to get the house back in order after the holidays!   I really wanted to get some de-cluttering done too!   Hubby isn't in his new shop yet, we had hoped to get him in there before winter but he's been too busy working to finish the shop!  Not complaining though, just praising!!  The shop is under roof and completely enclosed with windows & doors, he made gorgeous wooden doors (of course!)...solid mahogany!  yum!  Now I want all new doors for my house!  haha  

Enjoy your day!
Blessings to all who read here!

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DT Call & Anything Goes at Aud Sentiments

Sunday Blessings to you!

Hope you're enjoying this lovely Christmas holiday!

Here's my Aud Sentiment DT card from this past Thursday's challenge..better late than never, right?

Our theme for this fortnight is an ANYTHING GOES challenge!  We're also having a DT CALL, so show us something fun & fabulous!

Stamps: Karber digital (Cupcake Leslie)

sentiment: Hero Arts

Papers: SU! cs, cupcake digital paper

Ink: Copic/Prisma markers, SU! classic ink

Other: QueenCo. gems, 

piercing tool for faux stitching

We are being sponsored by the fabulous Karber Digital Images this fortnight...

Come play with us - Aud Sentiments Challenge blog


Blessings!


 some challenges...
Aly's Sunday Challenge  - anything goes
Corrosive Challenges  - bling it on
Crafty Pad - anything goes
Karber Monthly  boys or girls
One Stitch At A Time - anything goes
Allsorts - anything goes
Crafty Emma - anything goes
Sweet Stampin - celebrations
Paper Sundaes - cut it out



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Belli Challenge #107 - Show us Christmas!

Happy Wednesday!

We @ Creative Belli would love to see ANY Christmas creation you have to show us...we love to be inspired by you!

Show us your Christmas creations 

@ Creative Belli Challenge blog!

Wishing you all 

a very 

Merry Christmas!

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Creative Card Crew - Christmas Birthday

Hope you are enjoying this fun week leading up to Christmas!

Today the Creative Card Crew has set a new challenge, Christmas Birthdays!   I went with the 'ultimate' birthday @ Christmas!

Stamps: Doodle Pantry (Blessed Christmas) pre-colored!

Paper: Doodle Pantry digital 

Other: baker's twine, button,

twill ribbon.

This is a pre-colored image with coordinating digital paper from Doodle Pantry!!!   This set is available in outline images too!   so precious!

If you have an opportunity to craft over the next two weeks, be sure to stop by & play along @ Creative Card Crew!   We have a special prize up for grabs this time!


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Check out the super duper sale @ Doodle Pantry HERE!!!


Merry Christmas!
Blessings!


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Digital Tuesday -Let's Celebrate

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Incredible 50% off Year-End Sale @ Doodle Pantry, details  HERE!

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Happy, happy Tuesday!

We have a wonderfully fun & easy challenge for you today @ the Digital Tuesday Challenge...Celebrate!  We want to see whatever you're celebrating, just make sure to use a digital image!

Stamps: Doodle Pantry digi (everyday birdies)

sentiment: CG

Papers: SU! kraft cs, Memory Box dp

Other: Nesties, Offray ribbon.

This is one of the birdies in the newly released Everyday Birdie Set, so sweet!  

Our fabulous sponsor this week is Dustin Pike!  Pop over to the Digital Tuesday Challenge blog for all the prize details and to see the incredible DT creations!!

Enjoy your Tuesday, I'll be back tonight with a new Creative Card Crew challenge!

Blessings!

some challenges...

Digital Tue - celebrate

Paper Playtime - Christmas

Creative Card Crew - Anything Goes

Doodle Pantry - New

Craft Your Passon - Christmas
Critter Sketch - Anything Christmas
Totally Stampalicious- faux fun...(my brads & stitching)
Divine Divas - inspiration photo
Corrosive - non trad. Christmas
Crafty Pad - Christmas
Karber Christmas- Christmas
Allsorts- anything goes
Crafty Emmas - anything goes

Digis wth Attitude - anything Christmas

Fun at Fairy Knoll - Christmas

Pennys Paper Crafty - Christmas

Fairy Fun Fridays – use Kraft cardstock

Scrapbook Sisters - non traditional Christmas colors

Stampin' For The Weekend - Christmas




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Doodle Pantry Challenge and new releases Dec 20th

Hey Look....a non-Christmas card!


It's the 20th of the month which means a fantabulous new release & challenge from Doodle Pantry!   The challenge theme is "New"!   Something new, new beginnings, a new "change", etc...

There are no vendor restrictions, so use any image for the challenge this time!  However, you will want to check out the new releases today, HERE!!!!

Stamps: Doodle Pantry digi (forget me not set)

Papers:  SU! cs, K&Co dp

Ink: Copics

Other: PennyBlack stamp, faux brads

Checkout the gorgeous inspiration from the DT along with all the challenge deets @ Doodle Pantry Challenge blog!

And so the Christmas countdown begins...only 5 more day!  yay!!!

Be Blessed!

some challenges...

Doodle Pantry challenge - "new"

Creative Card Crew - Anything Goes
Anything Goes - colors of the rainbow
Sugar Sweet Paper Treat - anything goes
Totally Stampalicious - CAS


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Paper Playtime - Christmas time

Happy Monday!

It's time to play with paper again @ Paper Playtime!  Our challenge this week is easy peasy...Christmas!  Yep, show us what you've been working on in your craft rooms!   Any type of paper craft is accepted!

Stamps: Doodle Pantry (Happy Sheep set)

Image altered to add the Santa Accessories: presents & hat!

Papers:  SU! cs, Cosmo Cricket dp

Ink: Copic/Prisma markers

Other: SU! buttons

I had so much fun altering this digi with Laurie's fun accessories set, here I added a Santa hat to this sweet sheep and placed some presents nearby.   The stitching is faux, but some day soon, I'm going to dig out my sewing machine and surprise you!  lol 

Checkout the fabulous DT projects and challenge details & sponsor info @ Paper Playtime Challenge blog!


Enjoy your Monday!
Blessings!

Some challenges...
.Paper Playtime - Christmas
Aly's -anything goes
Christmas Card - Christmas card
Crafty Pad - anything goes
Cupcake Inspiration - incredible inspirational "cake" photo
one stitch at a time - anything goes
Opus Gluei - anything goes
Sentimental Sunday - song inspired..."Do You (ewe) Hear What I Hear?"

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'Holiday Magic' Blog Hop

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Welcome to another magically blog hop with 

Michelle Perkett Studio!

We're hopping for the next two days... Sat, Dec 18th & Sun, Dec 19th!

If you are hopping along with us today, you should have arrived here from Tammy's blog, if you need to start from the beginning hop over to Michelle's blog!

Michelle Perkett Studio Blog

Christmas is such a magical time of year....every one is a little kinder, a little more joyful, a little more caring and a little more giving....the Spirit of Love at work in the hearts of mankind!   Merry Christmas!

 Stamps: Michelle Perkett digi (angel of hope)

Papers: SU! cs, Memory Box dp

Ink: Copic markers

Other: lace scrap, Nesties, CM punch, 

circular paperclip, MS pearl, stickles,

seam binding ribbon.

Isn't this a lovely angelic image?  Bet you can't guess from my recent posts that "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing!" is one of my favorite Christmas songs, huh?   lol   ....and the inspiration for many of my cards this holiday season!

 Joyful, all ye nations rise
Join the triumph of the skies
With the angelic host proclaim:
"Christ is born in Bethlehem"

Thank you for stopping by, your next stop is Andrea's blog!

May you be filled with joy & peace this Christmas season!
Enjoy your weekend!
Blessings!

 Challenges...
Michelle Perkett challenge - Christmas
Flutterby Wed - a flutter
2 Sisters-Christmas
All Sorts- anything goes
Drunken Stampers -Christmas/fav. style...(mine: vintage-y?!)
Sweet Stampin' Challenge Blog - celebrations
Wee Memories - colors of the season
Pear Tree Designs - Christmas
Spoonful of Sugar - Christmas
Creative Inspirations - anything goes Christmas

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A Vintage Christmas

Happy Wednesday!

We're not in Kansas anymore Toto!   Though I'm a bit surprised we're still in PA, it's sooooo windy here!  Brrr!  The house is creaking from the wind and we have two woodstoves burning!!!   We don't need to go anywhere until later this evening so I'm hoping to start cookie baking today!

I have most of my DT work done for Decemeber and posts scheduled so I decided to have a little play and this is what came of it!   The doily & seam binding ribbon are lilac not periwinkle blue but my camera would not pick up on that...even with editing!

I was going for a 'royal' look with the purple, symbolizing the newborn King!   The true meaning of this blessed holiday!  I will be posting fun Christmas cards yet, but my heart is for Christmas cards that truly honor the birth of our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ!

Keeping with the vintage look, I used vintage paper from an old book, vintage sheet music (scaled down) and an old button from my grandma's button jar!  I really had fun with this one!  

Wrinkled seam binding & doilies can be purchased @ Moe Joe Designs!

Have a wonderful day, keep cozy!
Blessings!!!


Some Challenges...
For Fun - Christmas
Fresh Brewed Designs - Christmas
Gingersnap Creations - vintage hues
Gingerloft - distressing
One Stitch at a time-Anything Goes
Miami Doodles-Anything Goes
One Crazy Stamper - Christmas/winter
Easy Craft Projects - Christmas
Bizzy Becs - Christmas

Digital Tuesday - Sparkling Christmas

Happy Tuesday!

Are you ready to get your sparkle on???  This week we are showing our sparkling Christmas creations!

Talk about a super fast card, I simply placed this darling Christmas tree in a pre-colored digital card front and wrote a little greeting at the bottom, added glitter, twine & a button, BAM, done!!!

Stamps: Doodle Pantry digi (Christmas birdie set)

sentiment: CG

Papers: SU! kraft cs,
digital papers: Summertime Designs

Other: glitter, twine & button.

I used a pre-colored image from Doodle Pantry, this set comes as outline images or pre-colored!  A great option!!!   


Our challenge sponsor this week is Fairy Dust Crafts. They carry all Lexi's Creations digital images...also available as clear rubber stamps plus other crafting goodies!

Checkout all the challenge details & DT inspiration @ the Digital Tuesday Challenge blog!

Have a happy day!
Blessings!


challenges...
Digital Tuesday  - sparkly Christmas
Stampin With The Dragon - make it sparkle

Winter Wonderland - CHRISTMAS and baubles
Moving Along With The Times - lots of spots
One Stitch at a Time - anything goes
Bunny Zoe - sparkle & shine
Stamp w/Fun - Christmas
Totally Stampalicious - CAS



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Paper Playtime - Snowmen

 Good Monday Morning!

 Did you have a chance to Blog Hop along with the Paper Playtime Queens this past weekend?  There's still time.  We are showcasing some inexpensive ideas for stocking stuffers/gifts!  There are fabby 'tangible' prizes up for grabs!


It's time for a new Paper Playtime Challenge, our theme this week is snowmen, we accept any type of cards/artwork and interpretation is always open!!!

Stamps: Fresh Brewed Designs digi 

Paper: SU! cs, dp (?)

Ink: Prisma marker

Other: Stickles, chunky glitter, 

baker's twine, foam glittered snowflakes,

Kaisercraft gems, blue netting scraps

The ever so generous Heather (Fresh Brewed Designs) had given this sweet little freebie out the other week and I just had to snatch it up!!!

Our challenge sponsor this week is Digital Delights!  Bunches of cuteness in their store for sure!
Paper Playtime Challenge blog -snowman!


Thank you for stopping by to visit today!  Enjoy your Monday!
Blessings!

challenges...
*Paper Playtime - snow people
Fresh Brewed Designs - shine & sparkle
Cupcake Inspirations - snowflakes
One Stitch at a Time - anything goes
Stamptacular Sunday - winter wishes
Gingersnap Creations - White glitter

A Spoon Full of Sugar - Christmas card

*Creative Card Crew - Anything goes

S2G - Seasonal card with glitter and bling

Character Cafe - Glitter, glitter, glitter

Alphabet Challenge - G is for glitter

Lots to Do - Glitz
*Digital Tuesday - winter/cold 








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Stocking Stuffer Blog Hop & FREEbies

 Keeping Hopping through Monday, DEC 13th!

prize draw announced on Tuesday, Dec 14!

 Happy Saturday!

We're Blog Hopping today, showcasing inexpensive Christmas gifts/stocking stuffers!   I have 3 little gifts to show you!    Up first is this fun card with a surprise inside...

Attach a glassine bag inside to hold anything....stickers, gift card, drink mixes, etc!

All links & tutorials are at the bottom of this post!!!

Next up is a cozy set....flannel PJs and a Hot Chocolate holder....

Lastly, how about a little treat...M & M Nativity Legend...

This would also make a nice "take home" gift after a Christmas party or in a gift basket!


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ok, Blog Hop info...

• The hop starts @ the Paper Playtime Challenge blog HERE, there you will find all the important hop & sponsor info!!!

• Please leave a comment then your next stop is the fabulous Sharon - MeeMees Creations!

• There are 7 chances to win!!!  We have wonderful sponsors offering wonderful tangible goodies! 

(Such as Elisabeth Bell Stamps from SCACD, a yummy goodies bag from Fresh Brewed Designs, Snowy Snuggles Stamp from Paper Pretties, gift certificate from The Stamping Boutique...just to name a few!!!!) 

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ok, the all important links!

#1- Card with pouch - tutorial by Mary Duffek.  Image by Mo/Digital Pencil Too!  Purchase glassine bags HERE !

#2-Hot Choc. holder- similar tutorial (I kinda 'winged it'!) by Beate.  Image (FREEbie) by Torico's Digis/Stamparadise!   NOTE:  Doodle Pantry just listed a fun template in the store that would work too!

#3- M & M Nativity legend- Colette from (My Computer is My Canvas) has a wonderful post with the Nativity legend, recipe & FREE download!  too fun!


Thanks so much for stopping by today!  I hope you have been inspired to create something fun & fabulous!
Blessings!

Here is the line up:

1. Paper Playtime - http://paperplaytime.blogspot.com/ 

2. Janis - http://pausedreamenjoy.blogspot.com/

3. Sheree - http://cravinscrappin.blogspot.com/

4. Carley - http://www.the-real-icarley.blogspot.com/

5. Pam - http://simply-pam.blogspot.com/

6. Mary - http://cardztv.blogspot.com/

7. Maria - http://joyfulstamper.blogspot.com/(you are here)
8. Sharon - http://meemeescreations.blogspot.com/

9. Michelle - http://mumoftwoblog.blogspot.com/

10. Corri - http://www.buglvr.blogspot.com/

11. Lisa - http://www.crop-and-create.blogspot.com/

12. Kathi - http://www.blogbykathi.blogspot.com/

13. Alex - http://www.youhadmeatcraft.com/

14. Sandra - http://www.365daysofcricut.blogspot.com/

15. Melissa - http://www.apaperjourney.blogspot.com/

16. Abby - http://www.scrapbookaholicbyabby.com/

17. Theresa - http://www.thescrapbookingqueen.com/

18. Heather - http://www.freshbreweddesigns.blogspot.com/

challenges...
2 Sisters - twas the night before christmas
Allsorts - last minute christmas projects
Bee Crafty - winter theme
Ellephantastic - christmas / winter
Digi's With Attitude! - use a digi
Fairy Fun Fridays - use a star
Mami Doodles - anything goes
No Time To Stamp - quick and easy gifts
Stamp Something - anything digital
Charisma Cardz - christmas gift
Digi Doodle Shop's Best - animals or insects
Dutch Dare - christmas
Rainbow Lady's - christmas food or drink
Stampin' B's - use a star
Cooking It Up With Katie - christmas, red and some layers
Fab 'n' Funky - christmas for children
Paper Pretties - punches
Penny's Paper-Crafty - christmas
A Spoonful Of Sugar - christmas
Bunny Zoe's Crafts - christmas but no cards
Crazy Challenge - christmas
Shabby Tea Room - holiday gift item

Baby Bud introduces...

Happy Friday!

Today Baby Bud Designs is introducing this little sweetie...."i believe"!  

Stamps: Baby Buds digi (i believe)

Papers: SU! kraft cs, K&Co and BasicGrey dps

Ink: Copics

Other: nesties, doily, vintage ribbon, 
MS & Kaisercraft pearls .

I love the long dress on this little Bud, just screamed paper piecing to me!  Thought I would go with a vintage-y Christmas card in very non-traditional colors!   What do you think?

Want your very own Baby Bud?  Pop over to the store HERE!

We are also introducing some new Lady Buds to our team...

DEBBIE

ILDIKO

JENN

JENNETTE

KERRY

STEPHANIE

TAMMYLEE

TANYA
Welcome aboard ladies!!


The Baby Bud Designs are some of the images being featured in the current issue of READY-SET-CREATE (Dec 2010/Jan 2011 issue)Click on the link HERE to download your copy of the magazine!  Free & filled with inspiration!

Blessings!

challenges...

Baby Bud challenge - winter/Christmas

Creative Card Crew - anything goes

Sassy Studio Designs - christmas in non traditional colors

Some Odd Girl - girly

Simon Says Stamp - christmas but no red or green

Paper Take Weekly - christmas in non-traditional colors

Gingerloft - bows

Crazy 4 Challenges - sketch


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Aud Sentiments - "Happy Holiday" text!

Welcome to Thursday!

Two weeks have flown by and we have a new challenge for you from Aud Sentiments!   We would like to see the words "Happy Holidays" somewhere on your card or creation this time!

As you can see, I somehow missed the "happy" part and thought we were just using the word Holiday!  Sorry team!  

"I don't think I can take another holiday party!"

Stamps: Bugaboo digis

Papers: SU! cs

Ink: Copic/Prisma markers

Other: MS punch

This Bugaboo image & sentiment cracks me up!  

We are sponsored by Bugaboo Stamps  this fortnight!  They are giving the winner their choice of 7 digital stamps! Thanks so much Jodie! 

Come play with us...Aud Sentiments challenge blog - use the words "Happy Holidays"

Enjoy your day!

Blessings!

challenges...

Aud Sentiment - "Happy Holidays" words

Creative Card Crew - anything goes
Paper Pretties - punches
Stampin' Royalty - winter holidays
Tuesday Throwdown - clean and simple
Crafty Catz - new years


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New Challenges Blogs

I found some new challenge blogs (new to me!)

coming in January 2011...

AND...

Here's another new one, they just issued their 2nd challenge...

Creative Belli #106 - Christmas bellies/papers

Happy Wednesday!

Two weeks have passed and it's time for the lovely Creative Belli challenge again!  This time we would like to see your creations using Christmas embellishments & papers.   Easy peasy if you're still making those Christmas cards...which I am...fantically, I might add!

artist Carmen Medlin for SCACD

Stamps: SCACD stamps (winter walk)

sentiment: SU! peace be unto you

Papers: SU! cs, K&Co glitter Christmas dp

Ink: Copics

Other: Offray ribbon, silver thread,

birdie charm.

Isn't she a beauty?  She's one of the newer stamps from Susana's Custom Art & Card Design (SCACD) They introduced a new artist a short time ago, Carmen Medlin, the stamps are all so lovely!  So I had a bit of fun getting inky again!

I searched my stash for Christmas bellies but found nothing!  Since the Belli challenge is all about using what you have, I decided to just go with a Christmasy tag and add the little charm from a flea market charm bracelet I had found this past summer.

I hope you can come play with us...

Chris Dickinson
Holly Brown
Anne Harmon
Ceal Pritchett
Chris Olsen
Darsie Bruno
Jessica Stockmeyer
Joan Ervin
Joy Hadden
Karen Walsh
Mary Marsh
Robin Kirkpatrick
Robin Parker
Shelly Schmidt

Creative Belli Challenge - use Christmas embellies/papers

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Blessings!

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Creative Card Crew - doodle pantry

Gosh, today is moving along sooo fast!   The new fortnightly Creative Card Crew challenge will go live later this afternoon,  but I have more posts scheduled so I'm posting early!   shhhh!

Our theme this week is ANYTHING GOES!!!  yay!  don't ya love that during this busy time of year!  Simply show us what you've been working on in your craftrooms!

Our fabulous sponsors are One Stop Card Crafts and Doodle Pantry!

Stamps: Doodle Pantry (huckleberries)

sentiment: CG

Papers: SU! dsp

Ink: Copics

Other: nesties

Isn't this a beautiful blue?...it's SU!'s not quite navy!  I thought this was a good verse to highlight in these strained economic times.  I have found the Lord to be faithful even in troubled times, He always provides for His children! 

Come play along and show us your 'craft'!

Creative Card Crew Challenge blog- anything goes!


Reminder....
The current Doodle Pantry challenge is simply to use a doodle pantry image, in doing so & entering, you will receive a FREE DP digi set just for entering!!!!   Check out the details HERE!




I'm off to be busy! lol  Have a great day!
Blessings!


challenges:
Creative Card Crew - anything goes!  (goes live Tue evening)
Doodle Pantry digital challenge - use any Doodle Pantry image!
Craft Your Passion - anything goes

Crafty Pad - anything goes

One Stitch At A Time - old stash, new stash (old SU! papers/new image)
Paper Play - monochromatic


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Digital Tuesday - Baby, it's cold outside!

Happy Tuesday!

The new challenge over @ Digital Tuesday is right on this time..."Baby, It's Cold Outside!"   Yes it is...and terribly windy too! 

Stamps: Whimsy Stamps (warm winter wishes, aritist: Crissy Armstrong)

Papers: from my scraps and I can't remember what they are!

Ink: copic/prisma markers

Other: nesties, button/floss/twill scraps,

Isn't this a sweet little group of friends?!
Our wonderful sponsor this week is Whimsy Stamps!
Come play along with us, Digital Tuesday Challenge - winter/cold weather theme!

Thanks so much for stopping by today, I'll be back later with our new Creative Card Crew challenge-anything goes!
Blessings!


 Challenges...
*Digital Tuesday - cold weather theme
Sundays w/Crissy - winter/Christmas
*Paper Playtime -snowflakes
Crafty Pad - Snowflakes
Order of the Opus Gluei - let's get frosted


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Squigglefly -Let it Snow AND Paper Playtime - snowflakes

 Happy Monday!

Well, the hustle & bustle of the season has begun...and I'm lovin' it!!!  My gift buying is pretty much done and I've scheduled my baking days, so I'm ready to enjoy all the festivities & gatherings with family & friends!

And I'm definitely ready for some SNOW...so I challenged my Squigglefly team to create some wonderful snow inspired cards...Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!  This will be the last challenge for the current Team 2, what a great bunch of talented ladies!!!

Keeping the snow theme going is Paper Playtime's new challenge today!  We would like to see you use snowflakes on your project in some way!  Interpretation is always open @ Paper Playtime! 


So combining these snow-y themed challenges, here's what I created...

"this digital image has been altered!"

Stamps: Squigglefly (snowman in the moon)

Papers:  SU! cs, scrap of blue polka dot dp

Ink:  Prisma pencils

Other:  MS punch, SU! dazzling diamonds, 

CB emb folder, baker's twine, plastic snowflake.

Squigglefly Mon. challenge - "Let it Snow" & use a Squigglefly image. (Sponsored by Squigglefly.com)

Paper Playtime challenge - snowflakes (sponsored by The Stamping Boutique)


Have a fabulous Monday!
Blessings!



challenges...
Squigglefly - let it snow
Paper Playtime - snowflakes
Aly's Sunday Challenge - your favorite christmas movie...(Jack Frost)
Corrosive Challenges - red and white
Sew Many Cards - DIGI STAMP and snowflakes
Totally Papercrafts - christmas punches
Wags 'n Whiskers - snowflakes
AiFactory - winter
CCEE Stampers - snowman
Digi Doodle Shop's Best - let it snow
Paper Romance - winter
Ginergersnap Creations - snowmen


Because of this card....

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Cupcake anyone???

ok, honestly who wouldn't be inspired by a delectable cupcake?!!  When Rachel asked me to guest design for {Cupcake Inspirations} this week, of course I said yes!  lol   What fun, thanks so much Rachel!!

Stamps: Doodle Pantry digi (Holly & Juniper set)

Papers:  SU! cs, K&Co dp

Ink:  pre-colored image

Other:  offray ribbon, CM cutting system

And here's the sweet inspiration...

Now take a good look at that yummy cupcake...are you inspired?  I hope you'll have an opportunity to play along with us this week!!   They're sponsored this week by Lawn Fawn!

Cupcake Inspiration Challenge

I used this lovely Doodle Pantry holly image, perfect for the Cupcake challenge AND the new challenge over @ Doodle Pantry today!

Laurie has also released more fabulous images!!!   Check them out HERE!

The theme this time is to use ANY Doodle Pantry image on your creation!

Doodle Pantry Challenge blog

Thanks so much for stopping by, have a wonderful Sunday!
Blessings!



challenges...
Doodle Pantry - use any Doodle Pantry image
Cupcake Inspiration - inspiration photo (holly, Christmas)
Alphabet - f is for foliage
Dutch Dare - christmas
Pink Elephant - blue, green and red
ABC Christmas - yuletide
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Smile it's the Weekend!

Happy Saturday!

Rushing around today...everyday it seems!   Thought I'd pop on to share a little smile with you!

 

Stamp: Mo Manning/Digital Pencil too (hanging the star)

Papers: SU! kraft, K&Co dps

Ink: Copics

Other: Stickles, vintage ribbon, 

CM cutting system.

Have a fabulous Saturday!
Blessings!

challenges...
Digital Pencil - glitz/glimmer
2 Sisters  - sparkly christmas
Catch The Bug - anything goes
Secret Crafter - christmas
Delicious Doodles - use a digi
Fairy Fun Fridays - use a star
Cute Card Thursday - blue
Stamp Man  - christmas and only 3 colors
Creative Belli  - "R" embellishments
Creative Cottage - untraditional christmas colors
Little Paper Shop - funky edge
There She Goes - cards for kids


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Blog Hop coming...

Stocking Stuffer Blog Hop coming...

Who likes BLOG CANDY?!  During our blog hop, we will have an assortment of prizes to give away! yay!

 But wait!!!!!

Want to know how you can get MORE chances to win?

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Help us spread the word about our blog hop!!!  Simply put our BLOG HOP button on your blog / Facebook ( 1 entry for posting it on your blog, and 1 entry for posting it on your Facebook).  That's 2 extra chances to win!!

Then pop over HERE and let us know where you placed it!!!

Blessings!

Jesus is the Reason for the Season blog hop!

Welcome to the "Jesus is the Reason for the Season" blog hop!  If you arrived here from Lorie's blog, you're right on track!  If you need to start from the beginning, hop over to Heather's blog! 

3 days to hop, ends Dec 3 @ 11:59 pm EST.

We're so glad you came to celebrate Jesus with us!!  I really enjoy every aspect of the Christmas season, but it's so nice to stop and think about the real reason so many celebrate this holiday; the precious birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ!  So hop along and see how our small group of friends chose to honor our Lord!


Big thank you's go out to these awesome sponsors...

* Fresh Brewed Designs: 4 Christmas/Faith digital images plus 2 of winner's choice
* Simply Betty Stamps: Jude & His Shenanigans Crew Christmas Collection (6 digital images)
* The Stamping Boutique: 2 Faith digital images plus 4 images of winner's choice

3 winners will be chosen (one for each store prize above) from comments on select blogs, so be sure to leave some love as you hop along!

Stamps: Fresh Brewed Designs digi 

sentiment verse- CG 

Ink: Copics

Other: embosser

I CASEd the blog hop badge for colors and went with a CAS style!!!

Please leave a comment so I know you were here, your next stop is the lovely Paola, she has something fabulous to share with you!

If you would like to join in and show us your CHRISTmas creation, you'll find details at the end of the hop (Catherine's blog) for playing along!!!

Praying peace, joy and much love over you!
Blessings!



Blog Hop order...
Heather (Start)
Kadie
Karen
Kelly
Lori
Lorie
Maria
Paola
Sammi
Stacy
Susan
Catherine (finish)
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Challenges...
Crafty Little Place - anything goes
Scrap-Creations - anything goes
Ooh La La Creations -christmas song..."what child is this?"
*Paper Playtime - christmas carol
Stamps R Us - holiday cards
Woodware USA - anything goes
Scrappy Frogs - christmas
Craft Your Days Away - texture
Alphabet - e is for embossing
Christmas Stampin' - anything goes
Crafty Sentiments - christmas
Paper Play - stars
Stampin' B's - holiday card
Lots to Do - Embossing


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