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Happy Wednesday!

 Joy's Life Stamps DT was challenged to create a  project for the "Boy's Zone!".  A bit of grunge maybe...I had a blast with this one!

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Sentiment: Joy's Life Stamps (Everyday Occasions & Lots of Pun) clear stamps

Paper: SU! cs

Ink: Staz on (midnight blue)

Other: Pearl-Ex powder, piercing tool, 

gel pen, twine,

Cricut- Plantin Schoolbook (pg 74, <star>)

I tried two new techniques...using the 'negative' paper after cutting out a few stars on my Cricut. And making home-made shimmer mist, using hairspray & Pearl-Ex powder!  too fun!

Mark your calendars, we're having a fun blog hop this Friday! fun prizes are involved!  yay!

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Enjoy your last day of November!!  Gosh, where has 2011 gone??
Blessings!


I shared today's creation with -


*Paper Playtime -Say It With Sentiments 
Deep Ocean Challenge - "C"  (congratulations)
Paper and Such Design -No Colouring Stamp Stick & Go 
Stamp with Fun - Stitching
Stamps & Fun = Creativity - Distressing
Lexi's Creations -  "One For the Lads" 
Here Come the Boys - For the Man/Men in Your Life 
Kenny K -Stitching 
Let`s Ink It Up - Show us your Favourite Technique (faux stitching!)
Scrappy Frogs - Use Kraft Card Stock 
Marks Finest Papers -Make it Masculine
Sweet Stampin - Punches and Dies
Simon Says Stamp & Show - stars
Simon Says - anything goes
Fab 'n Funky - anything goes
Cooking It Up w/Katie - anything goes

What's Green & Digital? (11-29)

Happy Tuesday!

This week I'm hosting the Digital Tuesday challenge!  yay!  Are you ready for my challenge???

Use the color green somewhere on your creation...a little or a lot, you choose!  Remember to also include a digital element please!

Meet today's card...

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Stamps:  Di's Digi Downloads (reindeer holly ) digi

sentiment: Joy's Life Stamps (Holiday Occasions, Everyday Occasions) clear stamps

Paper: SU! cs

Ink: Copic markers, Memento ink pad

Other: SU! slit punch for the scallops,

baker's string off the bakery pie boxes!

Pop over to the Digital Tuesday Challenge to see all the beautiful inspiration from the DT and read about the awesome prize!

Enjoy your day!
Blessings!

Come join my 

Current Inspire Me Fridays link-up party HERE!

I shared today's creation with -

The Queen's Royal Digi Challenge - Christmas, Wintertime

It's Christmas in the Royal Courts! (11-28)

Happy Monday!

It's time for another Royal Digi challenge!  The Queen & her court would like to see your digital Christmas projects!

Here are some Christmas cards representing Doodle Pantry, just one of the MANY sponsors of the Royal challenge!

Stamps: Doodle Pantry digi (holiday sheep)

sentiment - CG

Papers: SU! cs, Cosmo Cricket dp

Ink: Copics

Other: SU! ribbon, button/floss from stash.

Stamps: Doodle Pantry digi (caroling birds)

Papers: SU! cs, BasicGrey dp

Ink: Copics

Other: MS around the page punch, CM cutting system,

CB embossing folder, Offray ribbon
CM corner punch.

I really hope you'll pop over to the new challenge blog to follow us & play along!


 
Enjoy your day!
Blessings!

Inspire Me Fridays 34 - Linky Party!

 Happy Friday!

Are you ready to party?   Link up whatever you would like to show us, let's inspire each other!!

If you missed last week's party, check it out HERE!
And here are our featured crafts...

Happy Thanksgiving (11-24)

From my family to yours!

Happy Thanksgiving!

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Stamps: Fresh Brewed Designs (Sweet as Pie) rubber stamp

sentiment: CG

Paper: atd

Ink: Copic markers.

We have a new challenge for you @ Aud Sentiments this fortnight, create ANY Holiday card/project!   And the current Creative Belli challenge has a theme of Thanks/Thankful!  Hope you'll pop over to the challenge blogs & check out all the inspiration!!

Enjoy your day!
Blessings!

Shabby Chic @ Joy's Life Stamps (11-23)

Happy Wednesday!

Only one more sleep 'til Thanksgiving!!  The turkey is thawing nicely and the baking has commenced!

The Joy's Life DT was challenge to create a shabby chic project.  Here's my version...

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Stamps: Claudia & Co (comfy chair)

Sentiment: Joy's Life Stamps (You're So Punny)

Paper: SU! cs, K&Co dp

Ink: Memento brown

Other: vintage seambinding, paper doily,

button, cotton string, CB embossing folder,

Zva Creative pearls

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Hope your day is a special one!
Blessings!

I created today's project while on Joy's Life Design Team.

I shared today's creation with -


Crafts and Me - shabby chic/vintage
Creative Craft Challenges -Free For All Week 
Make it Monday -Anything Goes
Lollipop Crafts - Anything Goes
Paper Sundaes -Beautiful Bows
Pile It On - Anything with a "P" ....pearls, pink!
Annabelle Stamps Challenge -  buttons and bows

Sparkle & Shine! (11-22)

Happy Tuesday!

Is it just me or has the busy-ness of the holiday season started already??   Time for a CAS project!

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Stamps: from Operation Write Home blog  digi stamp

Sentiment: Joy's Life stamps (Everyday Occasions) clear stamps

Ink: Memento ink pad, Copic/Prisma markers

Other: American Crafts gems, Stickles.

Simple & sweet...sparkly & shiny too!  

Our Digital Tuesday challenge this week is Sparkle & Shine and include a digital element somewhere on your project! too fun!  Pop over to the challenge blog to see all the beautiful inspiration from the rest of the DT and read all the prize info too!  

Have a most beautiful day!

Blessings!



I share today's creation with -

Stamps R Us - Bling It On 
Quirky Crafts -  CAS 
The Hybrid Chick Card Caravan -  Birthday Card 
The Squirrel & the Fox -  Summer
Allsorts -  One layer card
Clearly Inspired - flowers

Thanks Ladies!

Paper Playtime & PSA Essentials Blog Hop (11-21)

Welcome to
Paper Playtime's Challenge #61 
Blog Hop!

The Paper Playtime gals have teamed up with PSA Essentials to share some awesome creations!  

Come hop with us!!

I have a fun little gift set to show you today using the
PSA peel & stick stamps and
unique self-inking Stamper!!

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Stamps: PSA Essentials (Vintage Snowman) clear stamps

Paper: SU! cs, K&Co dp

Ink: PSA hunter green-self inking, SU! red marker

Other: Nesties, Offray ribbon, MS border punch,

vintage seambinding, button, cotton string,

Cricut: Plantin Schoolbook, page 80 <bag>

Cute, huh?  It was so much fun to play with this cool stamping tool....would you like one to play with too????

Well, thanks to our awesome sponsor, you could win a Stamper & two stamp sets of your choice, how cool is that??

I hope you'll play along with us, don't forget to leave me a comment so I know you were here.  Become a follower, if you're not already then hop on over to Lynn's blog @ Boots & Bling Time!!

A huge Thank You to Libby of PSA for sponsoring!

I'm taking the DIVA Dare with Verve Stamps!

Enjoy your day!

Blessings!!!

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I shared today's creation with -


Sparkles Forum - Vintage Christmas 
Just Us Girls -Colour
Fabulous Friday - die cuts
Floweret - M, SIO - Christmas
Fun with Shapes & More -  use something three times
Wags 'n Whiskers - Christmas
Winter Wonderland - any cute image
Cooking It Up With Katie - diecut, tag, Christmas
Truly Scrumptious - Christmas with pearls or vintage
Verve Stamps - a handmade Christmas
and these great parties!

GDT for Paper Creations Ink (11-21)

Good Monday Morning!

Hope your weekend was wonderful!

I'm guest designing today over @ Paper Creations Ink! Thanks Ladies for having me!

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Stamps: Sassy Studio Designs (Santa's helper)

sentiment: Joy's Life stamps (All Around Sentiments)

Paper:  K&Co

Ink: Copic markers

Other: Nesties: scallop circles

The PCI challenge theme is Christmas time and is sponsored by Sassy Studio Designs!  I have always adored Lindsey's gorgeous images.  I think this will be hubby's Christmas card from me...since this image so closely resembles me!  {{grin}}

Come play with us & enter your Christmas creations over the next two weeks!  

Enjoy your Monday...I'll be right back with a blog hop & awesome prize to tell you about!

Blessings!

I shared today's creation with -

Dream Valley Challenges - Stitching  

One Stitch At A Time - Anything Goes 

PanPastel UK Challenge - Frosty and Bright

Glitter Geeks - Christmas shopping

Phindy’s Place - Christmas cards

Wags 'n Whiskers -Christmas

Winter Wonderland -  any cute image

By the Cute & Girly - Christmas Girls

Reminder for our current challenge...

*Digital Tuesday -Christmas Time

And, of course, you can enter ALL your creations in my current challenge,

Inspire Me Fridays!

Inspire Me Fridays 33 - Linky Party!

 Happy Friday!

First I want to announce the winner of my Sunflower blog candy ....

Babe O'Mara

Congrats hun & thanks so much for playing along!  Contact me with your address and I'll get your candy right out to you!!

Now its time to party & show us what you've been up to!

Last week's party ROCKed!

Here are our featured crafts...

Aud Sentiments - Thankfulness

Happy Thursday!

Coloring is so therapeutic, no wonder kindergartners are so joyful!  lol

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Stamps:  Wee Stamps (Sweet Blossom)

sentiment: Joy's Life stamps (Holiday Occasions)

Ink: Copic markers, Memento ink pad

Other: Offray organza ribbon,

SU! chalk

Aud Sentiments Challenge has a theme of Thankfulness/Thank you/ Thanksgiving!   Pop over to the challenge blog to see all the beautiful DT inspiration and read all the prize info!!

For those wondering...my china is Kessington, the pattern is petite fleur.  :)

ALSO,
don't forget, if you've made a "Thanks" creation using a digi, be sure to enter it in The Queen's Royal Digi challenge HERE!
AND
If you've made a "Thankful" creation using your Cricut, be sure to enter it in the Paper Playtime challenge HERE!

Have a lovely day!
blessings!




I shared today's creation with -


Through the Craftroom Door -  Give Thanks
Freshly Brewed -thankful
Inky Impressions -  give thanks
Penny's Paper-Crafty - give thanks
Simon Says Stamp - Thanksgiving
Sisterhood of Crafters  - Giving thanks 
Stampavie and More -anything but square
Whimsical Wednesdays - Thanksgiving
Creative Card Crew - Thankful 
Creative Craft Challenges -Minamalistic 
Going Grey With Scrap-Creations -Thanksgiving
Bows 'n Berries -  Make a Tag 
Kaboodle Doodles - Thanksgiving
Nettie G's Digital Gems - Gratitude is My Attitude 
Paper Pretties -Giving Thanks
Victorine Originals - Thanksgiving, thank you 
Sentimental Sundays -Thanksgiven/ Thank you
My Sheri Crafts  -  Be Thankful
Stamp, Scrap and Doodle -  Thank you 
Fussy and Fancy - be thankful and feature a sentiment
Phindy’s Place - thankful

Fish You Were Here!

Happy Wednesday everyone!

The Designing DIVAS are hopping today!  We've been digging into our older stash to see what we could find!   I found these seriously ancient Provocraft fishy stickers, too fun!

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Sentiment: Joy's Life stamps (Wild Life Puns)

Paper: SU! cs

Ink: Memento ink pad

Other: Provocraft stickers

I'm having such a blast with my new stamps from Joy's Life! These Punny Sentiments crack me up and match so many of the whimsical images (and stickers) I already have!

Joy's Life has just recently started a new challenge blog and we would love your support, won't you come follow us and play along?!

Ok, if you're hopping with the DIVAS today, your next stop is my lovely friend Sue Morris @ Sue's Sentiments!  Her project will make you smile!!

NOTE:  The DIVAS hop starts @ 10:00 am est
@ Chris' blog, Creating with Chrissy!!





Thanks so much for stopping by!
Blessings!

I shared today's creation with -


Try It On Tuesday -Wish You Were Here
Bearly Mine -One for the boys
Creative Craft Challenges - Minamalistic
Alphabet Challenge - U is for under the sea
Glitter Geeks - humorous

Christmas Time at Digital Tuesday!

Happy Tuesday!

Have you started your Christmas cards yet or are you almost done?    I have a hand full done & I've just added one more with this card!

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Stamps: Joy's Life stamps (All Around Sentiments)

My Grafico (vintage Christmas labels)

Paper: SU! cs, dsp

Ink: Memento ink pad, SU! marker

Other: CM circle punch, MS pearl,

vintage seambinding ribbon.

I'm lovin' these colors together, SU's Ridinghood Red, Kiwi & Kraft!   I have one full sheet of kiwi left...{{sad face}}!!

Our Digital Tuesday challenge this week is Christmas Time and include a digital element somewhere on your project! too fun!  Pop over to the challenge blog to see all the beautiful inspiration from the rest of the DT and read all the prize info too!  


Enjoy your Tuesday!
Blessings!

Come join my 

Current Inspire Me Fridays link-up party HERE!

I shared today's creation with -


Bunny Zoe's Crafts -Anything Christmas with Pearls
Hooked on Crafts -Punches and /or Diecuts 
Make it Monday - anything Goes
Catered Crop -Christmas 
Christmas Card Challenges - Holly
Scrappy Frogs -Use Kraft Card Stock
Stamptacular Sunday - Punch It
2 Sisters - Anything Goes
Floweret - Christmas
Mami Doodles - Christmas
Wags 'n Whiskers -Christmas
Pals Paper Arts - Photo Inspiration
Christmas Stampin' All Year Long -use a stamp that has never seen ink (circle sentiment)

Getting Ready for Thanksgiving!

Greeting!  

Poppin' in with a few bloggy reminders & some FREEbies!   Can't believe Thanksgiving will be here next week!

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Stamps: AI Factory digi, Recollections background stamp, 

SU! Thanksgiving stamp (retired)

Paper: SU! cs, K&Co dp

Ink: SU! ink pad, Copic markers

Other: twine/button.

Technique: paper piecing!

Isn't she a cutie?!

Some Challenge Reminders...come play along with me @

Digital Tuesday's theme this week:  ANYTHING DIGITAL GOES!
Paper Playtime:  Thank you /CRICUT projects!
The Queen's Royal Digi:  Digital FALL or Thanksgiving!
Aud Sentiments: Thank you or Thanksgiving
Creative Belli: paper pieRcing
and don't forget our brand new challenge blog,
Joy's Life Stamps: #1, Make It Messy!

Enjoy!
Blessings!



Here are some wonderful Thanksgiving printable FREEbies!

 First one created by Kristen of Embellish, featured at Whatever Dee-Dee Wants.

@ I Love It All...

@ Simple As That...

@ The Hybrid Chic blog...

Iris made a really cute centerpiece with these  @ Sweet Metel Moments...

 @ Craftily Ever After...

@ Food Art Party...

@ Dimple Prints...

Come join my 

Current Inspire Me Fridays link-up party HERE!

I shared today's creation with -


AI Factory - autumn
Paper Pretties -Giving Thanks
Corrosive Challenges - Give Thanks 
Sentimental Sundays - Thanksgiving/ Thank you
My Sheri Crafts  - Be Thankful
Rogue Redhead Designs -Dress down only one designer paper
Guylou's Inimitability - thankful with a turkey twist
Patties Creations -Thanksgiving
Stampin With The Dragon - use food
Sweet n' Sassy Digi Challenge -  paper piecing
C.R.A.F.T. - Cute
Penny's Paper-Crafty -  give thanks
Ruby's Rainbow - something with wings (does the turkey count???)
Sisterhood of Crafters  - Giving thanks
Whimsical Wednesdays - Thanksgiving

Inspire Me Fridays 32 - Linky Party!

Happy Friday!

Come one, come all....show us what you've been up to, past & present projects accepted here!  It's all about inspiring one another!!!

I really appreciate those who have posted my badge (or link) on your blogs!  Thank you for your support!!

Last week's party inspiration is HERE, if you missed anything!


Here are our featured crafters....