you brighten my day

You brighten my day. This is a fun stamp from "in Style Stamps". I only have a couple of these too, so I may need to work on that! Just lots of extras for this one. I think it's one of those cards I just kept having fun adding on. Had fun with a ton of sparkles and pop dots :)

Thank you for looking!

Classy and Fabulous

I must just start off by saying..isn't thins the cutest stamp ever!!!! It is one of my favorites in my collection and I always am excited to pull it out. Love house mouse and they always make me happy just thinking about them because they are always doing some cute "stuff". I paired it with a Bella stamp sentiment..also one of my favorites. With all these girls, they may not always act classy, but fabulous for sure! My paper is from a 6x6 paper stack from My minds eye and just finished off a few layers with some brads. A nice simple layout, but lots of pop as always.

Enjoy!!

Friends

Friends..Gotta love them! Another fun card from my happy crafting day!!!

Lots of cutting and layering here. I used my stampin up set "timewell spent"

Enjoy!

Follow your heart

Hello everyone!

I hope everyone's week is treating them well! I can't believe it is almost the weekend! I am looking forward to it for a little relax time. This week has been extremely full for me and I am just looking for a little extra time..if that really exists!

My card is a card I made on national scrapbook day for my friends at craft therapy on facebook. We needed to make a card using a magnolia stamp. Now since I only own two of then, it was an easy choice since the other is a Christmas stamp. I used one of my SUPER OLD mat stacks for the paper and just added a few little extras. Not my normal color scheme, but I really like how it turned out anyway.

Thanks as always for visiting!

Happy Birthday Squiggle Jessabelle

Happy Wednesday Friends!

I have exciting news for everyone! Squiggle stamps is now on Facebook!!!! I hope you come out and "like" thier page..It's just getting started, but I am sure it will be no time at all before you will see lots of fun projects, challenges and just plain fun!  

My card today is made with one of the new Jessabelles stamps "hearts" This is a fun new line which I love for all those older girl cards that the cute stuff just doesn't work for! I also love these for scrapbook pages too! Being a digital stamp, you can make it any size you want and it just makes your dollar just stretch!! I I layered up my card with lots of papers from My Minds Eye and added some ribbon and sparkles as always! Of course a little pop here and there with some 3d dots to give it dimention!

Hope you love it!

Have a wonderful day!

You send me soaring!

Hello everyone. Long time no share :)

I am not exactly sure if that is a good thing or a bad thing. I have been working on a few projects along the way, just haven't been able to share any. Plus my new little grandson has made his arrival into the world and has taken up plenty of time and getting use to a new little one again. I must say he has been an amazing addition to our family and just so happy to be close and squeeze him every day.

Enough said  "ME" time is getting back into the picture. The other day I spent a lot of time just crafting and getting inky and I loved it. I am surely going to make it a part of my day once again. I think it keeps me sane and it's so much fun to share.

Today's card is made with a new set from Stampin Up call "send me soaring". The tree is just cut free hand with some scraps and the trunk I ran thru a cuttlebug folder along with the grass. I had fun paper piecing the kites with some scraps and bundled them up together.  Just a few finishing touches of glitter and the card is complete. I jope you love it and I can't wait to bring you more in the next coming days!

Card Recipe:

Stamps: Stampin up, send me soaring

 Paper:  scraps

Pattern Paper:  My minds eye

Ink: Chocolate chip, regal rose, pumpkin pie

Pass the Sunscreen

Another 80* day here today. March in Chicago has really changed this year. I hope this doesn't mean we are going to have a cold or extra hot summer, but for now..I could use a beach and go surfing with this guy from Digi Stamp Boutique!

Enjoy your day everyone!

Sweetest friend

Hi everyone..I just wanted to take a moment and share a fun card I made using Tiddly Inks stamp Wryn and Emmy-Bff.

It feels good being able to get inky again, so hopefully I can keep it going :)

Have a wonderful day everyone!

Squiggle stamps Birthday bash

Hi everyone..I know I have been MIA..and I am working on getting back in to a routine!.

I miss playing with all of my goodies each day, but I can say I have been wrong for good reasons. I am expecting my first grandson in just about 6 weeks. We have been very busy getting ready for him, planning and having the shower and just everyday business. I also have been planning for my oldest daughter who is getting married this summer. Needless to say..it's been busy!

(this is my new little guy..Myles Henry..soon to arrive)

Anyway..My project is for the current challenge over at the squiggles blog. May I add this is why I love digi stamps? I put two stamps together here, Toot Toot..which you can get FREE for a limited time here and squirrel picnic, one of my favorites! I just cropped the squirrel out and played a little with it to make a parade type scene. I hope you get a chnace to come play along in the challenge and pick up some new fun images for yourself in the Squiggles store.

Have a wonderful weekend everyone and I look forward to getting back into my element soon!

Squiggle Stamps- White Space

HI Everyone!!!

A new challenge over at the squiggles blog! White space challenge. Nice clean design. I couldn't help but love these sweet monsters for my part!

Come on over and check it all out for yourself!

Click on the links below :)

Squiggle Challenge Blog

Squiggle Stamps Store

Squiggle Stamps "all loved up"

It's time for a new challenge over at the Squiggles blog agian!

All loved up is the theme and it couldn't be more fitting this time of year! My stamp I used is called "love birds" and you can get it on special right now atthe Squiggles Stamps online store.

My papers are from Stampin Up and old supply of stash I might add. I was hoarding it for a while and just decided to get it out and use it..whats the point of saving it if it can't be enjoyed on a card or project right?

If you get a chance, come and join the challenge for your chance at some free goodies. Everyone likes free and when it's free crafting supplies..even better! Head on over to the Squiggles blog and see all of the great design team cards and post your card for the challenge! Have a wonderful day everyone.

"Friends are the Flowers of Life - Tiddly Inks Blog Hop".

Good morning everyone!!!!

Today is a fun day! I am participating in the Tiddly Inks blog hop! It will be a fun time jumping around to see every one's creations! I always learn so much when I blog hop! There are so many fabulous creators out there and its just great to see how different every one's styles are!

Today I uses the same stamp from the other day "Wryn-grow with love"I don't have very many of the Tiddly Inks stamps, but my collection is slowly growing. I feel it fit perfect with the theme...friends are the flowers of life and I would have to agree..everyone needs some great friends in their life and they can only blossom and bloom when you give them the love and kindness they need.

If you get a chance, head on over to the challenge blog and see if you can find some inspiration of your own. Blog hop begins at  6 pm.

Wild About You

NEW TOYS!!!

I love when the UPS guy shows up with a box filled with goodies! Today I am sharing a fun scallop circle card I was able to throw together. Made with one of my new Stampin Up sets Zoo Review. We are always at the zoo and love it. I love the outdoors and just walking around. It seems each time we go there is something new if it's the different animals who are out or just the change of seasons.

I just added a few touches to finish this one off. A little bling and some crystal effects on the giraffe himself. The holder inside is just a grass punch bunched 3 times.

Enjoy everyone!

All Things Grow with Love

Hello everyone!

I have another challenge card to share with you today! I was playing with my brand new Tiddly Inks stamp called "Wryn-grow a little love" Isn't she cute. The challenge over at the Tiddly Inks challenge blog is celebrate. What is better than to celebrate LOVE..especially so close to Valentine's day. I am lucky enough to have many people in my life to love and it's a great thing to celebrate everyday!

I had lots of fun adding goodies to this one. I used some primas with a touch of stickles, and the butterfly is a punch from stampin up and I just cut around it to make it a bit smaller and added some accents to match my project. I hope you have some love to celebrate this Valentine's day and come take a look at the Tiddly Inks store and challenge blog. Have a great day everyone!!!

Card Recipe:

Stamps: Tiddly Inks "Wryn-grow a little love"

Paper: Stampin Up "soft suede" "baha breeze"

 Pattern Paper: SU Designer paper "elegant soiree"

 Ink: SU cherry cobler

 Copic Markers: E19,8,4,00,11,35,33,31  Y32,35,38  R20,83,85,89

Misc: Primas, Spellbinder scrolls, SU butterfly punch, stickles and smooches

Have a Sweet Day

Hi everyone! While I spend my time blog hopping, somehow I stumbled over a brand new digi stamp company call Little Miss Muffet stamps. Well, I couldn't pass by trying them out!

Best of all there is a challenge blog too!!! I love a new challenge. It's so fun to see what everyone else is making too!

My stamp is called agent cupcake and I thought she was just too cute! I always need birthday cards, so it was a perfect one for me to try.

I kept this one sweet and simple with some classic layers and lines. Just a dab of glitter and bling to finish it off. Enjoy!

Card Recipe:

 Stamps: Little Miss Muffet Stamps "agent cupcake"

 Paper: Stampin Up "blushing bride" "sahara sand"

 Pattern Paper: K&Co Amy Butler belle pad

Ink: Blushing bride

 Copic Markers: E00,11,25,29,31,33,35,70  YG21,23,25

R20,21,22,27  YR02  Y32

Misc: Bling and Dazzling Diamonds glitter

Recycle Challenge

Hello everyone!!!

Today I bring you a fun project from Squiggle stamps. This time the challenge is "recycle" and the design team came up with lots of fun ways to use your recycled items in your crafting world.

My recycle project comes from an extra piece of cardboard packing material I would have normally just thrown away in the recycle bin! I made it for my oldest daughter who is getting married this year. I wanted to use the image in a different way than a wedding so I thought I would add their original anniversary of dating each other. I love making just because gifts and this is one of those times I get to.

I covered it with some pretty paper from basic grey and added some glitter, my coloured image and lots of extras! It's really hard to see but this one is full of sparkle and shine..just the way I like it! The image is called "true love" and you can pick it up in the squiggle stamps store. There are lots of fun images to choose from if you want to try out the challenge yourself! Head on over the the squiggles challenge blog to see all of the fun goodies the talented design team has made!

Best Wishes

Hi everyone!

While I was blog hopping today I found a great site with some fun sketches. Best of all they have a challenge too! Who doesn't love a great challenge and sketch to get you motivated!

This was an interesting sketch when I started and I wasn't sure I could really do it justice, but by the time it was finished and glued together, I really loved how it all fit together!

The sponser this week is Bugaboo stamps so I decided to use my new "freebie" I picked up this week from the online store. I added the best wishes myself with a rub on. The board comes blank so you can add whatever you would like! I printed a second image in the same size so I could pop up his head. I added a little smooch to the outside of the frame to give a little sparkle.

If you have a chance, come and look at the sketches by Carly blog and try the challenge. Some amazing talent at a young age!

Have a great weekend everyone.

Card Recipe:

 Stamps: Bugaboo Stamps Paper: Stampin UP "old olive" and "marina mist"

Pattern Paper: DCWV

 Ink: SU Cajan Craze

Copic Markers: E04,00,33  B34,32  W5

 Misc: Bling and smooch

Happy Winter

Hello everyone!

I finally have a chance to enter a challenge! I haven't enetered one in so long and it feels good to be able to participate again.

This happy winter card is for the Karen's Doodles challenge "Spots and Stripes" I love this winter paper and it's perfect because it's full of spots and stripes :)

My stamp is "first taste of snow" and you can get it at the Karen's Doodles online store. I printed, coloured and cut the image out and left the mittens popped up a little. I've added lots of glitter and tinsel and finished it off with some wintery embelishments. I hope you love it and you have a few more days to enter the challenge yourself if you want your chance to win some free images!

Card Recipe:

Stamps:  Karens Doodles "first taste of snow"

Paper: Stampin Up "naturals white"

Pattern Paper: TPC Studio "snowflake stripe"

 Ink: Momento Black

Copic Markers: YG03,01,05,00  RV21  R20,30  E00,11,57,55,53  B32  YR24,21 Y23,21

Misc: dress it up buttons, dazzling diamonds, MS tinsel and bling

Eat the icing first!

Hi everyone..

Another fun card to share with you today! This one is if a stamp called "hello cupcake" from My Favorite Things. Isn't she just darling. I totally agree with her about eating the icing first! Sometimes when we go out to eat, I will order dessert first because I never have room to enjoy it otherwise. This way, I can take my leftovers home and enjoy my dessert!!!

My paper is just some old scraps from K&Co. I added a few gems and some magic on my cupcake. Lots of fun but it's making me hungry for cupcakes!

Have a great day everyone!

Card Recipe:

Stamps: My Favorite Things "Hello Cupcake"

Paper: Chocolate Chip

Pattern Paper: K&Co

Ink: Momento black

Copic Markers: RV14,13  E25,27,31,00,11,30,33  R20,27  V06  YG25

Misc: Ribbon, bling and dazzling diamonds glitter

A honey of a day

Good morning everyone!!!

The kids are all back off to school after a wonderful holiday break and I must say, I miss them already, but I am HAPPY to have some "me" time again. I really have missed just sitting down and creating.

My card today is one of my older stamps from stampin up called "just buzzin by" and I must say..I love these cutie pie bee's. I use a 6x6 paper pack from my mind's eye "stella rose" and my copic markers to colour the hive and bees. My bees of course are cut and popped up and finished it all off with a little dazzling diamonds glitter and some smooch irridescent. The inside just finished off with another un-popped bee. I hope you love it..and back to playtime for me!

Card Recipe:

Stamps: Stampin Up "just buzzin by"

Paper: Stampin Up "baha breeze" "white"

Pattern Paper: My Minds Eye "stella rose"

Ink:  Stampin up "bashful blue",  Momento "black"

Copic Markers: YR24,21  Y23,21,35,28  E35,44,43,42,41,2,4,9,00

Misc: Pop dots, SU satin ribbon, dazzling diamonds, smoothes, scallop edge punch