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Love is in the Air at Sweet Stamping Treats

2012-02-03T07:00:00.000-05:00

It's the season of LOVE and Sweet Stamping Treats is ready for the occasion. Let's celebrate Valentine's Day with Sweet Stamping Treats.

I used the Valentine's Sentiment Digi to create these cute little note cards. I thought this little corner flower would look good in so many different colors so I chose a few. LOL!

Be sure to check out the lovely selection of Valentine's Day stamps at the store. There is a sale going on, 2 for the price of 1.

Take Care.

It's a Flashback Friday Blog Hop

2012-02-03T03:00:00.002-05:00

Welcome to the Flashback Friday blog hop. I am so happy you joined us and so excited to be a part of the celebration. If you have arrived from Julie's blog, you are in the right place. If not you can begin the hop at the Flashback Friday blog and hop along.

Flashback Friday 20.0 is your first black and white card. This was as close to black and white as I have gotten. I have never done a true black and white card or project.

I still love this card. I hand stitched that flower. It was a lot of work but so worth it.

Next you are off to Els blog. I hope you will link up for the Friday challenge. This is such a great way to see your progression as a crafter and gain inspiration from some of your past projects.

Don't forget to leave comments for your chance to win some lovely prizes.

Take care.

Alice in Wonderland has come to the Stamping Boutique

2012-02-01T18:54:00.004-05:00

Helle all. I wanted to share the news with you. Alice in Wonderland has come to The Stamping Boutique!

These images are too cute not to tell you all about them. Take a look.

How sweet are these? I can't wait to play with a couple of these. Stop by the store, they have arrived!

Take care.

Brads and Buttons, Oh My!

2012-01-30T07:00:00.001-05:00

Hello. It's challenge day at Heart Song Designs. We want to see you use your brads and/or Buttons this week.

For my project I used the cute little image named Owl Love.

This was a great little challenge because I finally got to use some of old stash. I'm such a hoarder. LOL! My buttons are so old, I cant even tell you when I got them.

Head over to the challenge blog and show us your brads and buttons.

Take care.

Welcome to Paper Pretties Monday!

2012-01-30T06:00:00.001-05:00

This week at Paper Pretties there is another great new release. We are still gearing up for Valentine's Day - the day of Love! We have two new releases and they are adorable.

For my project today I used the newly release, Charlton.

Charlton is ready for LOVE. Head over to the blog and link up your project of LOVE.

Challenges entered:
Dream Valley - Animals

Two of my Favorite Things

2012-01-28T09:07:00.008-05:00

Hi Friends. It's been one of those weeks this week. I am losing time and here it is Saturday already! What happened to the week? But not complaining because I LOVE the weekends! LOL!

I have a card to share today using two of my favorite things. Well actually three of my favorites. The stamp is from Sweet Stamping Treats and it's called "Doggie Tote Stamp". Puppies and Purses are two of my favorite thing.

I did say 3 things though, the third favorite is the color blue. Blue is my favorite color.

Hope you are having a crafty weekend, enjoy.

Take care.

Challenges entered:
Just Some Lines - It's a Dog's Life
Stamping with the Dragon - Anything Goes
The Stamp Man - Embellish it
One Stop Crafts - Stitching
Crafting for All Seasons - Blue and White

Challenge Monday with Heart Song Designs

2012-01-23T07:00:00.005-05:00

Hey it's Monday and it's challenge time at Heart Song Designs. This week we want to see your projects using ribbon and/or Red and White. For my sample, I've managed to use both.

Head over to the Inspiration blog and see what the other DT ladies have created. They are beautiful. And when you are done being inspired join the challenge.

Take care.

Challenge entered:
Hooked on Crafts - Something Bright
The Pink Elephant - Photo Inspiration

Paper Pretties Monday

2012-01-23T06:00:00.009-05:00

Good Morning and welcome to Paper Pretties Monday release. This week we are really getting you ready for Valentine's day. The new images are way too cute, I had to use both and make two projects. LOL!

For my first project I used Q-Pig and made a door hanger treat holder.

Challenges Entered:
Daisy Doodles - Anything Goes
Incy Wincy - Anything But a Card
The Poodles Parlour - Love

My second project uses the newly release Lancelot. He is so sweet.

Challenges entered:
There She Goes - Love is in the Air
Magic in the Air - From the Heart

Ok, so have you figured out this week's challenge theme? Yep, we want to see your Valentine's projects. So head over the the blog and link up for a chance to win.

Take care.

Happy Sunday

2012-01-22T22:12:00.003-05:00

Well the weekend is almost over and I tend to get a little down in the dumps about that. But we had a wonderful weekend so I can't complain. I got so much crafting done that I will be sharing over the next couple of days.

Today I want to share a project with you that I made. I love these little memo pads I've found at the dollar store. So I've covered another one using an image from The Stamping Boutique.

I just love this color combination. Who would think that Teal and Lavender look so good together but I really like it.

Take care.

Let's Get Hopping with Sweet Stamping Treats

2012-01-21T07:00:00.000-05:00

Hello, and welcome to Sweet Stamping Treats "Highlights" Blog Hop. This hop is all about highlighting some of our favorite stamps from Sweet Stamping Treats. If you arrived here from Janet's blog you are in the right place. If you want to start from the beginning please go to Sweet Stamping Treats.

This hop is full of great projects and prizes! Sweet Stamping Treats is giving away the entire January release to one lucky hopper who is a follower of Sweet Stamping Treats and comments on all of the blogs in the hop. Plus, there are some single stamps "hidden" in a few of the blogs along the way. For a chance to win one of the singles you must comment on their blogs and be a follower of their blogs too.

My project today is made with the Ice Cream digi stamp:

Thanks for hopping along! Your next stop is Lisa.

Take care.

It's a Sweet time at Sweet Stamping Treats

2012-01-20T06:38:00.002-05:00

Hello,

Something Sweet is up at Sweet Stamping Treats. The new release is out and it's all about showing your loved ones some love. There is also a new dollar digi for the month.

It would be so sweet of you if you checked out this sweet deal and sweet new release. I have two cards to share today.

First up is this delightful Latte image called Cup of Love. Isn't this sweet?

Challenges entered:
Alphabet Challenge - You can Choose
Cardmadfairy's - Ribbons and Bows

Next we have the new dollar digi, called Heart Circle. I paired the image with a sweet little sentiment from TLC Creations.

So head over to Sweet Stamping Treats and have a look at the new images. You won't be disappointed.

Take care.

Season of Love

2012-01-17T22:19:00.004-05:00

The season of Love is coming. Every store has got huge displays of Valentine's Day goodies. I believe you should show your love every day not just on Valentine's.

For this card I used a Doodle Pantry image. The colors look really funky but the card is peach and green and it's really pretty together.

Take care and go show your loved ones some love.

Challenges entered:
Doodle Pantry - Must use a DP image.

Check out the Boutique

2012-01-17T18:49:00.003-05:00

A new challenge is up at the Stamping Boutique. The theme is die cuts, how easy is that? And if you enter with an image from The Stamping Boutique, you get entered twice!

For my die cute sample I used Tulip Fairy. The circle and the swirls are both die cuts.

Head over to the challenge blog and link up your beauties.

Take care.

Challenges entered:
Anything Goes - Anything Goes
Try it on Tuesday - Fairies
My Time to Craft - Favorite Embellishment (My favorite is rhinestones)
Crafty Sentiments - Anything Goes

I was Featured!!

2012-01-16T20:54:00.002-05:00

I was featured at the Outlawz for my scrapbook layout! Whoohoo!

New Challenge at Heart Song Designs

2012-01-16T17:32:00.002-05:00

Hey everyone, it's challenge day at Heart Song Inspirations. We want to see glitter or white on white creations. I've done both.

I have used Hanging Hearts for my sample today. You can find it in the store here.

Be sure to stop by the blog and link up your creations.

Take care.

Welcome to Paper Pretties Monday!

2012-01-16T08:11:00.005-05:00

Hello, It's release day at Paper Pretties and have we got another cute one for you. It's so cold here in FL, I have to wear a coat. I know what you are thinking, so does everyone else, but FL is usually still warm around this time. LOL! I've gotten spoiled. The hot chocolate is plentiful in my house.

My sample for today is all about Hot chocolate with extra marshmallows. Take a look.

This image is called Marshmallow and can be found here.
This week our challenge is to use the theme of "Blue, White and Silver"! Just create any project that uses these three colors! Be sure to stop on over at the blog and link up for a chance to win 3 Paper Pretties Digis.

Take care.

Challenges entered:
The Squirrel and the Fox - Critters
For Fun - Anything Goes
OSAAT - Anything Goes
Dream Valley - Anything Goes

Heart Song Designs

2012-01-09T07:00:00.002-05:00

Hello. Let's start the week off great! It's a new challenge at Heart Song Designs. We want to see those border punches or torn edges on your project. That's a pretty simple challenge right? So head over to Heart Song Inspirations, check out what the DT has sampled for you and link up your creations.

For my project, I used Owl on a Branch and you can see him here. Heart Song Designs are very reasonably priced so be sure to browse through the store.

Take Care.

Challenges entered:
Crafty Cardmakers - No Floral Embellishments
Lexi's Creations - Anything Goes
Paper Creations Ink - Die cuts/Punches
Scrapper's Delight - Anything Goes
OSAAT - Use Embellishments - 3 kinds

Paper Pretties Monday

2012-01-09T06:00:00.002-05:00

It's Monday and that means it's Paper Pretties time! It's new release day at Paper Pretties and today's release is going to help you with those get well cards. While you are checking out the new release stop at the challenge blog and link up your own get well cards. That's the theme this week.

I used, Sick Puppy for my sample today. He looks so sick.

Wouldn't this little cute make yo smile if you were sick and not feeling well? I sure would.

Take care.

Challenges entered:
Crafty Cardmakers - No Floral Embellishments
Lexi's Creations - Anything Goes
Paper Creations Ink - Die cuts/Punches
Paper Makeup Stamps - Get Well
Truly Madly Crafty - Anything Goes

Doing the Happy Dance

2012-01-06T22:36:00.006-05:00

Yes, I am doing the happy dance today. Can you see me? It's the weekend and school opens back up on Monday. I am a very happy Momma!

I wanted to share a card today using A Day For Daisies image. This is such a sweet little image and reminds me of those childhood games we used to play. A friend and I were talking the other day about games we used to play as a child; hopscotch, king of the mountain, stick ball (if you grew up in the city like I did), double dutch. My daughter just looked at us like we were speaking another language. They have no idea how to play outside. TV, MP3's and video games are her constant friends. Sad, just sad.

Oh, well, they don't know what they are missing.

Take care.

Challenges entered:
ADFD - Pastels
If the Shoe Fits - Use Your old Stash (I used Jute twine and rhinestones)
The Pink Elephant - Anything Goes
The Poodles Parlour - Button Up

Feeling kind of stir crazy

2012-01-04T22:31:00.007-05:00

Hello. Today I am really appreciating my job. We are still out on winter break, so I have been working from home. I am about to lose my mind. I have cabin fever bad. Even though I hate going to work every day and pray to win the lottery...I now would love to leave the house. Just a couple more days and school opens back up! YAY!

Ok, but that's not what I wanted to share today. Today I have a decorated mini pizza box. I used an image from Robyn's Fetish.

Take care.

Challenges entered:
OSAAT- Use A Digi
Delicious Doodles-anything-goes
Pile it on-anything goes
Sentimental Sundays - Anything Goes
IDIC - Anything Goes

Anything Goes with Heart Song Designs

2012-01-02T07:00:00.003-05:00

Good Morning and welcome to my first post as a DT member for Heart Song Designs. I really think I'm going to love it here.

The store has some really wonderful images for every occasion, like the one I used; Chick Parade. Such a sweet image.

The challenge theme this week is, Anything Goes. Be sure to stop by the Inspiration blog, check out the DT samples and link up for your chance to win.

Challenges entered:
OSAAT- Use A Digi
Pile it on-anything goes
IDIC - Anything Goes

Paper Pretties Monday

2012-01-02T06:00:00.000-05:00

Hello, it's Monday agian and that means it's a new release at Paper Pretties. Today's release is to help remind us that we need to get in shape for the new year. But if you're like me, you already know that ROUND is a shape! LOL!

I used ZaZa Zumba Hippo for my card today. You can check out the new digi, here.

The new challenge is to make a Clean and Simple card. This was really a challenge for me. I kept trying to add embellishments to my card. Head over to the blog and link up your CAS cards for a chance win some digis.

Take care.

A New Year and a New Design Team

2012-01-01T07:00:00.003-05:00

Good Morning, I am so excited today. I hope you all had a fabulous New Year celebration. My daughter and I always have an evening at home with great food and watching the Times Square celebration in NYC.

Well it's a new year and I have some very exciting news. I have been asked to join the Design team at Heart Song Designs!

I can't wait to get started and I don't have to wait long. Our new challenge goes live tomorrow. Stop by the inspiration blog, Heart Song Inspirations and see what it's all about.

My Favorite Projects of 2011

2011-12-31T19:27:00.006-05:00

Happy New Year to all my wonderful blogland friends. I can't begin to tell you how much I appreciate you and your visits to my little world in cyberspace. You are all such a blessing to me and really inspire me to do more.

2011 is almost over and wow, did it go quickly. I blinked and it flew past me. I wanted to re-share some of my favorite projects for 2011.

Image by A Day For Daisies

Image by Fresh Brewed Designs

Image by InStyle Stamps

Image by Robert Jackson

Image by The Stamping Boutique

Image by Tiffany Doodles

Sentiment Image by TLC Creations

I wish I could really add all of my favorites here, but I would be re-posting my entire blog for the year.

May You all have a wonderfully blessed New Year. Be careful, Be Blessed and Behave! LOL! I look forward to another wonderful year with you, my friend.

Take Care.

OPen House at the Crafter's Cafe

2011-12-30T21:54:00.006-05:00

Hi everyone, I am finally back in town and trying to settle down. The dogs are so happy to be back home. Houston is exhausted.
See what I mean? Anyway, this week has been Open House at the Crafter's Cafe. There's fun games and challenges and of course prizes to be won. Be sure to check out the happening, the sponsors have been generous with the prizes.

I wanted to share a gift set I made as a sample. I found a large sized gable box template and it worked out wonderful. I enclosed a bath toiletry set and gave it as a gift.

The image is from The Stamping Boutique. All digis are 35% off right now, hurry over. The sentiments are from TLC Creations.

Take care, I'm going to have a bubble bath myself.

Challenges entered:
4 Crafty Chicks - Something New (I used a new template)
Aud Sentiment - Anything Goes
Charisma Cardz - Anything Goes
Just For Fun - Anything Goes
Rainbow Lady's - Anything Goes

Almost Forgot

2011-12-26T15:01:00.003-05:00

Duh, I am so forgetful. Today is release day at Paper Pretties! It's a wonderful release too. We have a new challenge starting today. The theme is Winter Wonderland and the release is perfect for the challenge.

Here is my sample using the newly release images called "Breezy".

Head over to the blog to link up your Winter Wonderland projects.

Take care.

Happy day after Christmas!

2011-12-26T10:36:00.007-05:00

Has everyone recovered yet from Christmas. I have to admit, I got in the bed so early Christmas night. Playing Santa and getting everything ready and cooking is exhausting! But we had a lovely day. I had a wonderful birthday and the girl was over the moon with her presents.

Just stopping in today to share a wonderful card with a beautiful angel from Sweet Stamping Treats. I loved this little image and of course TLC Creations had the perfect sentiment to compliment it.

Freebie alert - Sweet Stamping Treats has a freebie on the blog for New Years. Go check it out and leave the DT some love too.

Take care.

Challenge entered:
Paper Playtime - Anything Goes with a Sentiment
My Time Made Easy - Color Challenge
Cupcake Inspiration - Color Challenge

Happy Birthday Jesus & Happy Birthday to Me!

2011-12-25T02:58:00.004-05:00

I wanted to take a moment and acknowledge the reason for the season. Happy Birthday to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!

Happy Birthday to me too! It's my birthday today, aren't I lucky to share such a wonderful day?! I think I am.

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and safe holiday season.

I leave you with some gift tags my 9 yr old DD made for some presents. She used Whimsie Doodles images to create her tags.

Take care.

Challenges entered:
Chocolate, Coffee and Cards - Tag You're It

Wrapping up the Holidays

2011-12-22T18:11:00.007-05:00

I wish I were wrapping up the holidays. I'm still busy this week and about to get busier. I haven't wrapped a thing yet and I still need to make photo card holders for the annual Christmas picture.

I wanted to share a gift bag I did this week for The Stamping Boutique. I hope you are a follower at the blog because this past Wednesday all the Smoochies were on sale for just a dollar! If you haven't seen the new line called Smoochies, look here.

Anyway, my project does not use a Smoochie but an adorable snowman. This was a gift for my daughter's teacher.

Ok, off to finish some other things.

Take care.

Challenge entered:
OCL - Handmade Holiday
Crafting for all Seasons - Christmas
Crafts and Me - Anything Goes

Paper Pretties Monday

2011-12-19T06:00:00.002-05:00

Hello, it's Monday and that means it's Paper Pretties release day. We have two cute Christmas digis for you today.

I used Emalina Elf for my sample today.

Today marks a new challenge at the blog too. We want to see red, white and one other color of choice. So head over to the blog and link up your project.

Challenge entered:
Simply Create - Embossing
Cooking It Up with Katie - Anything Goes

For You

2011-12-18T21:33:00.004-05:00

Hello everyone. This is a quick post today. It has been a busy busy weekend. We took our annual photos today. I'll upload those later.

Today I want to share a card for a friend. The image is from Stamping Boutique.

Take care.

Best Gift Ever!

2011-12-15T06:46:00.012-05:00

Well maybe not the best gift ever, but definitely one I would LOVE to receive. Hello everyone. My countdown to Christmas has begun. Now the mad rush really kicks in gear. I don't even have the tree up yet.

I made a little gift set for my coffee loving friend. This set uses images from Deedee's Creations. The coffee's were in the Target dollar spot.

I love this little set and I definitely love the coffees.

Take care.

Challenges entered:
Shelly's Images - Anything Goes
Just Inspirations Challenges - Photo Inspired
Creative Bell i - Winter and Christmas
Cooking it Up with Katie - Anything Goes
My Mum's Craft Shop - Cute and Funky Christmas
The Paper Variety - Anything Goes
AI Factory - Christmas

I love Presents!

2011-12-13T21:54:00.004-05:00

I love presents, don't you? It's awesome when someone knows you well enough to get you something you will love! I love all crafty goodness. LOL! Which of us doesn't?

Anyway, I wanted to share a card today with one of the new release images from Sweet Stamping Treats. This image is called "Gifts on Display".

Be sure to stop by the blog and see what other lovely projects the DT has made.

Take care.

Challenges entered:
Creative Card Crew - Tis the Season
Crafty Boots - Christmas

Wrap it Up!

2011-12-12T06:00:00.001-05:00

Hello. It's new release day at Paper Pretties. We have to cute new releases today. I used the new image, Wrapped Up Rudolph, to complete my card today. This was too cute and looks like me when I've tried to wrap gifts. LOL! That's really sad that a paper crafter has a terrible time using gift wrap but it's true. My gift wrapping skills are horrible.

Along with the new release there is a challenge. We want to see your projects using ribbon. Be sure to stop by the blog and see the DT projects and enter the challenge.

Take care.

Challenges entered:
Creative Card Crew - Tis the Season

A Time for Joy

2011-12-11T21:06:00.006-05:00

I had one more project I wanted to share today. This is a gift box and matching card using a TLC Creations sentiment. I love how this turned out.

Challenges entered:
Outlawz - Color Challenge
Dream Valley - Christmas
Paper Sundaes - Anything Christmas
Pile it On - Bling it Up
The Squirrel and the Fox - Christmas
2 Sisters - Christmas
Challenge up Your Life - Packaging
Fairy Tale Challenge - Gift or Gift Box
Jingle Belles - Christmas

I survived!

2011-12-11T19:15:00.002-05:00

Good evening everyone! Well I survived the weekend without my daughter, but I have to admit I was lonely. She on the other hand had a great time camping with her troop and sleeping outdoors. I'm glad they had good weather for the camp out.

I got a lot done this weekend, including some sewing projects for Christmas. They're not finished yet so I'll have to wait on the pictures. Today's project share was created for the greeting card challenge at the Outlawz. The challenge was to make Tall Cards. I think I did pretty good. But this challenge worked my creativity. How do you fill such a tall skinny space?

My image is from Deedee's Creations (now closed). I love her work.

I have a couple more projects to share from the weekend but I think I'll wait for another day.

Take care.

Challenges entered:
Corrosive Challenge - Anything BUT Christmas
CI Paints - Inspired by Non-traditional Christmas Colors
OSAAT - Use a Digi
Totally Paper Crafts - Anything BUT Christmas

Thrifty Christmas-Making Handmade Gifts

2011-12-09T07:00:00.005-05:00

Welcome to The Stamping Boutique's "Thrifty Christmas-Making Handmade Gifts" Blog Hop!!

We are very excited about the holidays and know for many money is tight this year, but that doesn't mean you cannot give great gifts! Our Elves, oh I mean design team have been busy in their workshops coming up with some fabulous projects to help you with those last minute gift ideas. What better way to show you than to have a BLOG HOP!!!

You won't want to miss this hop and because we know you are all busy getting all the preparations done for the holidays, this hop will run all weekend. The hop starts today, Friday December 9th @ 12:01 am (CST) and runs until Sunday December 11th @ 11:59 pm (CST).

If you have hopped over from Jessica's Blog, then you are in the right place. If you just happened to stop by and would like to join our hop from the beginning, please go to Christy's blog- and follow along for a chance to win some AMAZING blog candy along the way and PRIZES at the end.

Each designer along the way is featuring a project that showcases a digital image from The Stamping Boutique store. Be sure to visit all the designer's blogs and leave a comment (we will be checking). Each designer will be giving away (1) FREE image from our store to one random commenter.

Once you have finished the hop, make sure to leave a comment on The Stamping Boutique Challenge Blog for your chance to win a $25 gift certificate for our store. Remember to be eligible for all prizes, YOU MUST COMMENT ON EACH STOP ALONG THE WAY!

For my project I used the Ice Cream Truck Digi to create a gift tag for my present. This is a little gift for my co-worker. I think she's going to love it!

Next stop by Miranda's blog, to see what she has in store for you today.

Take care.

Challenges entered:

Charisma Cardz - No Cards

Jen's Digi Stamps - Anything but a Standard Card

Long week...Busy week

2011-12-08T22:05:00.003-05:00

Hello. It's been one of those weeks and it's not over yet. The Girl is going camping for the first time with her girl scout troop. On top of all the craziness, now I am a nervous wreck because I am not going. Me sleep outdoors? NO WAY! Just pray I don't go get her early.

Anyway, today I am sharing a card with a Stamping Boutique image. I love this little image, but I couldn't settle on a sentiment.

This is so my daughter. She used to push her baby in the stroller everywhere! I always get reminiscent around her birthday. Her birthday was last week so alot of things are taking me back to when she was younger. I hope I am not the only parent like that. LOL.

Take care.

Sweet Stamping Treats presents Tags, Bags or Boxes

2011-12-06T20:35:00.003-05:00

Hello,
Today starts a new challenge over at Sweet Stamping Treats. We want to see your Christmas Tags, Bags or Boxes! You know you have to make a couple for those wonderful Christmas gifts you're cooking up.

Be sure to stop by the challenge blog and link your wonderful creations.

For my sample today, I used the adorable image called Kitty Stocking. Yes, I love cats.

This is a DVD box. It will also fit games for the Wii (hint, hint). LOL!

Take Care.

Challenges entered:
Creative Card Crew - Tis the Season
Stamp, Scrap and Doodle - Holiday card
Bah! Humbug - Cute Christmas Critters
Come and Get it - Anything Christmas
Tuesday Throwdown - Celebrate the Season

Christmas Paper Pretties Style

2011-12-05T06:00:00.004-05:00

Hello friends. It's that time again. It's Monday and that means a new release and a new challenge at Paper Pretties.

We are getting ready for Christmas and this week's release is all about the holidays. I used the new release, Christhemouse. Isn't he adorable? I sure think so.

This week's challenge is Christmas, so be sure to link up your Christmas projects for a chance to win.

Take care.

Challenges entered:
Come and Get it - Anything Christmas
The Ribbon Girl - Jingle all the way to Christmas
Kaboodle Doodles - Colors of Christmas
Heart Song Inspirations - Christmas

Sharing some Christmas Cheer

2011-12-03T19:09:00.008-05:00

Hello friends. Today was the annual Christmas Parade. If I wasn't in the mood yet for Christmas, I am now.

Today I share a card with you using some of the elements from the Christmas Club at TLC Creations. The club was so full of goodness I just need more time to use everything.

The image and sentiment are both from the club.

Here is a photo of Cee and my dad enjoying the parade.

Challenges entered:
2 Sisters - Punches and/or Dies
Stamp Scrap and Doodle - Holiday Card
Raise the Bar - Christmas
Jingle Bells - Christmas
Crafty Catz -- Colors of Christmas with Optional Sparkle

Flashback Friday Time

2011-12-02T21:30:00.004-05:00

Hello.
Today is Cee's birthday and I just want to wish her the happiest day! It seems like just yesterday....

Today is Flashback Friday, a day to look back at one of your earlier works. This week we are to show our first project with an owl.

So here is my flashback from September 2010.

Christmas is coming - are you ready?!!

2011-12-01T21:25:00.005-05:00

It's December already! Are you as shocked as I am? It seems this year flew by and now I enter the crazy part of the year.

It's a new release at Sweet Stamping Treats too. Just in time to help finish off those last minute Christmas projects (because I know you're all finished already, right?!!!)

I made this little gift tag using the new image called Reindeer Forest.

Here is a close up of the snow:

You can check out all of the new releases on the Sweet Stamping Treats blog. They're in the left sidebar.

The Girl's birthday is tomorrow and I still need to make her card. Take care.

Challenge entered:
Crafty Sprouts - Tag It

Gingerbread Hugs

2011-11-27T14:02:00.009-05:00

Ok, for me the holiday season is really about to kick in. My daughter's birthday this week kick starts the festivities and I really need to kick it in gear. It's about to get crazy around here.

Today's card uses an image from The Stamping Boutique. This little gingerbread man reminds me of holiday baking.

The sentiment is from Digital Delights and it was perfect for this little image. I also was excited to finally get to use my gingerbread man printed ribbon. Do you know how old that is?

Nontraditional colors for Christmas is my thing, I guess you could say. When Christmas day is your birthday, red and green is the last thing you want to see everywhere.

Take care.

Challenges entered:
Gingerloft - Christmas and Winter
Shopping Our Stash - Christmas
Di's Digi Downloads - Fall Colors
Jingle Bells - Candy Kisses

Happy Holidays

2011-11-26T20:58:00.008-05:00

I have really been on a holiday card making kick. Now I want to see if I'm really going to get them in the mail this year. LOL! I am lazy about going to the post office, I admit it.

This week the Paper Pretties DT had a chance to swap with the Bugaboo DT. We all made samples to announce the new Bugaboo challenge this week. This week the challenge is to use Black, Silver and Bling. Of course I got my messages crossed and did Gold, Black and bling. I think this still came out kind of nice and I got to use my sparkly gold ribbon.

The sentiment is from TLC Creations, the image is from Bugaboo.

Take Care.

Challenge entered:
Digital Tuesday - Sparkle and Shine
2 Sisters - Holiday
Hiding in My Craft Room - Holiday
Stamping with the Dragon - Anything Goes Christmas
Shopping Our Stash - Christmas

New $1Digi Sale Stamp at Sweet Stamping Treats

2011-11-24T16:27:00.007-05:00

Happy Thanksgiving all. I have finished making the dinner and now I am taking a break before dinner.

I wanted to share with you the Dollar digi sale at Sweet Stamping Treats. This lovely image will certainly help you with some of those holiday cards you'll be making. Holiday Wreath will be on sale for a dollar this month.

Take Care, I'm off to set the table.

Challenges entered:
Paper Creations Ink - Anything Christmas
CRAFT Challenge - Unusual Christmas
4 Crafty Chicks - Snowflakes
GI - Christmas with a Wreath

A Card for a Friend

2011-11-23T11:00:00.013-05:00

Hello. Back again with a Christmas card. I am always so late for challenges. So I missed the deadline for the Nutcrafter's challenge but this still fits this week's challenge as well.

The image was a freebie from Nutcrafters and the digi paper and sentiment is from the TLC Creations December club.

Take Care.

Challenge entered:
Nutcrafters – Christmas card or project for a friend
Aud Sentiments - Any Winter Holiday Sentiments
Pollycraft - Christmas
Just Some Lines - Tic, Tac, Toe (Glitter, Digi, Die cut or punch)

Thanksgiving Challenge with The Stamping Boutique

2011-11-23T09:41:00.009-05:00

Good Morning, I'm a little late with this posting. My mind is on all the good food
we are about to have for Thanksgiving! LOL!

A new challenge has begun at The Stamping Boutique challenge blog and it's honoring...Thanksgiving!

I used AJ the pilgrim for my sample. You can find him in the store here.

The sentiment is from TLC Creations and it's perfect for this little team. Head over to the TSB blog and link up your cards.

Challenge entered:
Creative Belli - Thanksgiving
Jellypark and Friends - Give Thanks

Paper Pretties New Release and Challenge

2011-11-21T06:00:00.002-05:00

Good Morning. It's new release day at Paper Pretties. Today's release is all about birthdays and celebrations.

For my project I chose the newly released image called "Pretty Present". The new challenge starting today is Black, Gold and Bling. This image really made this special.

I don't know if you can see it really well but the bow is slightly sparkly too.

Well I hope you will join us in the challenge. These colors really looked nice together. I think I'll make a Christmas card in this color. Head over to the challenge blog to link up your projects.

Happy Birthday - Paper Pretties Style

2011-11-21T00:01:00.001-05:00

Hi and welcome to Paper Pretties Birthday Blog Hop. Our birthday celebration today is in honor of Artish.

I'd like to wish Artish a wonderful day! Happy Birthday.

Pretty Little Stocking

2011-11-20T08:49:00.006-05:00

Hi friends,

We are going on a nature hike with the Girl Scouts today. I am not an outdoor person so this will be an adventure for me. I'd rather be at home at my craft table. LOL! That sounds so lazy but I have never been a big outside person.

Anyway, I am here to share a card today made for the Outlawz new progressive challenge. This image is from Sandi's Samples and it's so lovely and delicate.

I have to run. I am really procrastinating about this nature walk.

Take care.

Challenge entered:
2Sisters - Let it Sparkle

A Very Good Day

2011-11-18T22:53:00.015-05:00

Today was a very good day. It's Friday and the new Twilight movie came out and I got to see it. I loved it and I don't usually get into vampire movies but this series has me hooked!

I wanted to share a card today featuring a digi from Deedee's digis. I love this image.

Deedee's shop is now closed but if you like her work. She is selling again at Clear Dollar Stamps and there is also a couple freebies at the Outlawz Challenge.

Take Care.

Challenges entered:
Crafty Catz - Snowflakes
Jingle Belles - make a card for your friends or family who don't necessarily celebrate christmas
Craft Your Passion - Let it Snow
The Paper Shelter -Snowflakes
Fab N Funky - Baby It's Cold Outside

Talk about a rough week...

2011-11-17T20:51:00.006-05:00

Murphy's Law has struck again and right before Christmas no less. My computer crashed this week after picking up a nasty nasty virus and you won't believe where I got the virus from...Miriam-Webster dictionary on-line. All I was doing was looking up some vacabulary words, can you believe that?

So I write this post from my very early Christmas/Birthday present. LOL! Happy Birthday to me.

Anyway, I have been out of commission this week so I have a few projects to share. My first project is from the Stamping Boutique. I love this little holly image. It's hard to see in the photo but there is plenty of sparkle and shine going on here.

I am so glad to back in commission. You don't realize how dependant on electronics you are until one of them dies on you.

Take care.

Challenges entered:
CCEE - 2 punches or 2 die cuts
Crimbo Crackers - Make it Sparkle (Must be Christmas)
Creatalicious - Christmas and Sparkle

It's Paper Pretties Monday!!!!

2011-11-14T06:00:00.001-05:00

Hello all, it's new release and challenge time at Paper Pretties. I love new release day. I'm like a kid with candy when it comes to new things. LOL!

This week is leading to Thanksgiving and we have some lovely Thanksgiving/Be Thankful type images at Paper Pretties. It's also the theme of this week's challenge - Giving Thanks.

This new image is called Peter Pumpkin Pie Eater and he was perfect for my little gift set. I made a see thru pizza box with a pie shaped candle inside and matching card.

Jump over to the Paper Pretties blog and join the challenge.

Take Care.

Challenges entered:
Corrosive Challenge - Give Thanks
Order of the Opus Gluei - What's on Your Head?
Paper Sundaes - Digital Image
Sentimental Sundays - Thanksgiving/Thank You
Stamping Sisters in Christ - Give Thanks
Stamptacular Sunday - Punch It

CDAC 5 - Real late post

2011-11-13T20:40:00.003-05:00

I just realized as I cleaned pictures off my hard drive that I never posted these projects from CDAC Progressive challenge. I had a lot going on when this challenge was happening. So forgive me for bunching these all together but I need to make room for more. LOL!

This first image is from Designed 2 Delight for Halloween. (See I told you this was late) The sentiment is from TLC Creations.

This lovely image is from Glitterbabe's.

Take Care.

Happy Sunday!

2011-11-13T18:18:00.006-05:00

I know, it's late in the day to be wishing you all a happy Sunday....but better late than never. I was busy today. I am trying to help my daughter clean her room so that there will be a Christmas in our house. If the room isn't clean by Christmas, well the holiday is canceled.

Anyway, onto this weekend's craftiness. Yes I found some time to get some things done too. I completed another holiday gift tag. The image is from Pink Cat Studios. The whole thing is made up of scraps. Tags are a great way to get those scraps used up. I used flocking on the hat and pom poms. It doesn't show well in photos.

Take care.

Challenge entered:
Scrappy Frogs - Use Kraft Cardstock
Paper Sundaes - Digital Image

I need an extra set of hands....

2011-11-12T12:19:00.008-05:00

Do you have so many projects going you don't know where to start? Well that's me today. I have some a have to do and some I want to do and they're all fighting for my attention. I also want to take a nap.LOL!

I finished this card for Doodle Pantry. Every month I mean to enter their challenge but.....(Need a finish?) This image has been colored since the summer. It's huge so I was at a lost what to do with it, but I got it worked up anyway.

The sentiment is from TLC Creations.

Ok, I'm off to see which projects wins for my attention.

Take Care.

Challenge Entered:
Doodle Pantry - Use a DP image
Crafty Catz - use a Digital Image
Scrappy Frogs - Use Kraft Cardstock
Stampalot Challenges - Blue and Green
The Kraft Journal - Favorite project of 2011

It's a Freestyle Hop with The Stamping Boutique

2011-11-11T00:01:00.004-05:00

It has been one month since I joined the Stamping Boutique DT and it has been wonderful. Thank you for hopping with us and me as this is my first hop with this wonderful DT. You should have arrived from Ali (Dragonlady) blog.

This hop starts today, November 11th (12:01 am CST) and will run all weekend ending on Sunday, November 13th (11:59 pm CST) to allow you plenty of time to hop. Now with any hop there has to be some prizes along the way right? Well this hop is no exception!! You will want to make sure to visit each design team member's blog and leave a comment as each one will be giving away one TSB image!

If that isn't enough to entice you to hop with us, well maybe this will- 1 random person (who comments on all DT blogs and leaves a final comment The Stamping Boutique's blog) will be selected to win the entire set of our newest line of images called the Smoochies. Now that is a great prize as there are 11 images in the line currently!!! You can see the Smoochies HERE!

For my project I used the Strawberry Umbrella, from the umbrella line. I love this little image. It was perfect for this little thank you card.

Next you are off to Rhonda's blog, but before you go, don't forget to leave a comment so you can be in the chance to win.

Take care.

Challenges entered:
Aud Sentiments - Thanks
Dutch Dare - Punch Time

Birthday Blog Hop with Paper Pretties

2011-11-10T05:54:00.004-05:00

Today we are celebrating the birthday of one of our Paper Pretties Design Team members, Jennifer Greco.

Happy Birthday Jennifer!

To wish Jennifer a very Happy Birthday I made a gift tag, no ornament, no gift card holder - WAIT! It's all 3 in one! Take a look.

I used the imaged called, "Warm Winter Wishes".

Jennifer I hope you have a wonderful day.

Challenges entered:
PCP - 3D Challenge
Whimsie Doodles - Tag You're It

Handmade Holiday

2011-11-09T06:00:00.003-05:00

We all know the economy is not great this year. So I have decided to make my holiday gifts this year. This isn't new for me though, I do this a lot. It really helps with not going into financial ruin for the holidays.

This week Sweet Stamping Treats is issuing a sketch challenge. Here is the one I chose (there's two to choose from):

And here is my project to inspire you.

I used the new release named "Sally". She is cutie and had that curly hair like my niece, Kyra. So this frame is part 2 of my Mom's Christmas gift. Kyra and Xavier are brother and sister, you can check out his frame here.

I hope you will join us for the sketch challenge.

Take Care.

Challenge entered:
My Mum's craft Shop - Sugar and Spice
Stampavie and More - Anything Goes
Digital Tuesday - Anything Goes

Another Christmas Gift Project

2011-11-07T20:15:00.008-05:00

I think I might actually be ready in time for Christmas if I keep this up. LOL!

This little box came together so nicely. I got the directions from Splitcoast Stampers, here. I will be making more of these. The image is from Pink Cat Studios. They had a huge sale on digis this weekend.

This is for my daughter. A collection of lip gloss and mini nail polishes.

Take Care.

Challenges entered:
Daisy Doodles - Use a digi
Heart Song Inspirations - Anything Goes
Make It Monday - Anything Goes
There She Goes - Holiday Project
Stamp and Fun - Winter
My Partner in Crafting Crime - Use a Freebie (My papers are from a free digi kit)
Crafty Boots - Young at Heart

Getting Ready for Christmas

2011-11-06T07:51:00.012-05:00

This is why my Christmas cards are always late. I spend all my time making the gifts, I forget about the cards. LOL! That's my story and I'm sticking to it.

The Stamping Boutique has a new line called Smoochies. They are the most adorable little characters. Want to check them out, go here. Well, Baby Boy Smoochie looks just like my nephew! So I created this cute little frame for my Mom for Christmas. She's going to love it and I enjoyed seeing this come together.

Up close Smoochie

Isn't he adorable? I think so. Go check out the new line, it's awesome! There's even a Christmas elf Smoochie.

Take Care.

Challenges entered:
Crafty Catz - Anything Goes
The Ribbon Carousel - Anything Goes
OSAAT - Use a Digi
Paper Sundaes - Rectangle
PCJ - Use a Digi
Crafting When We Can - Anything But a Card

Cardmakin' Mamas - Cut it out
The Squirrel and the Fox - Hats or flowers

CDAC Progressive Challenge #6 - Second Project

2011-11-04T21:47:00.007-04:00

Hello everyone. This is my second project for the CDAC Progressive challenge. I love these candles from Daisy Doodles.

Take Care.

Challenge entered:
Sundays with Crissy -Christmas Cards Using Non-Traditional Colors
Fairy Tale Challenges - Lanterns, Lights and Candles
Floweret - Christmas
Jellypark - Non traditional Christmas Colors
Mami Doodles - Christmas
Sweet N Sassy - Christmas

CDAC Progressive Challenge #6 - First Project

2011-11-02T18:51:00.010-04:00

I got a chance to play in the CDAC challenge this week. I really like this image from Designed 2 Delight. This is a covered mini note pad. I got a pack of 4 from the dollar store so you will see more of these. Very quick and easy gift. Now I have to learn how to add a little mini pen to the folder as well.

The sentiment is TLC Creations

Take Care.

Challenges entered:
Cardmakin' Mamas - Cut it out
A Gem of a Challenge - Cold and Frosty
Totally PaperCrafts - Glitter It
Cooking it Up with Katie - Anything But a Card
Bearly Mine - Anything But a Card
Hiding in my Craft Room - Freestyle

Glitter it Up with sweet Stamping Treats

2011-11-01T06:00:00.006-04:00

Hi All, It's challenge time at Sweet Stamping Treats. We want to see that GLITTER, sparkle and shine! For my project I used "Night Owl". He can be found in the Holiday section of the store, here.

I love his sparkly stars!

Come on over the the blog and join our challenge. I promise to stop by and comment on your entries.

Take care.

Challenge entered:
Make It Monday - Anything Goes

Happy Halloween!

2011-10-31T20:52:00.008-04:00

I dislike Halloween. It's not one of my favorite days, although my daughter loves it. I have to say the big kids have taken over this year. While we were out they were everywhere and they were rude and pushy. I think there is a point where you are too old to go trick or treat and you should just stay home. Ok, enough of my ranting, not what I came to do.

I did come to share a card. The image is from The Stamping Boutique. The image is called Emo Alice and can be found here.

Take Care.

Challenges entered:
Dutch Dare - Pearls and Swirls
Heart Song Inspirations - 3 or more Layers
Crafty Boots - Young at Heart
Come and Get it - Anything Goes
Hiding in My Craft Room - Freestyle

AWW, It's Monday Again

2011-10-31T06:00:00.001-04:00

Yes it's Monday and know what that means? Yes, it's a new week but it also means it Paper Pretties release day and a brand new challenge.

This week we have a wonderful sentiment only set to release. Oh, there's also a couple new images.

This week's challenge is to use a sentiment and for my sample I used one of the new sentiments being released.

Challenge entered:
Come and Get it - Anything Goes

I also made up a quick tag from the new release. Isn't this coffee cup cute?

I hope to be ready for Christmas this year with my projects and tags. I am always so last minute.

Be sure to stop by the challenge blog so you can enter.

2011-10-30T12:37:00.010-04:00

It has been a lovely weekend and i am sad it's almost over. My family sent new pictures of my niece and nephew and I'm feeling kind of homesick, missing the kids, but... they got snow this weekend. LOL! So I guess I'm not missing them too much because I would not want to trade places with them right now. I don't miss cold, snowy weather.

Anyhoooo, I was thinking of my niece when I made this little treat bag. She is so funny and very girly, so I think she will love this. The image is from The Stamping Boutique.

Take Care.

Challenges entered:
Charisma Challenge - Anything Goes
Crafty Ribbon - Bingo (Punches/Dies, Flowers, Ribbon)
Sweet Stampin - Anything Goes
Saturday Challenge - Spooky of Whimsical
Crafting When I Can - Anything but a card

Signs of Fall

2011-10-28T20:24:00.006-04:00

Hi Friends,

It's really Autumn here now in FL. Cool in the mornings, hot during the day and cool again at nightfall. I love the fall weather.

This weekend we are going to try and find a pumpkin. Yeah, I know I'm late with that but...at least the girl will have one. I have to finish her costume too. Bad Mommy!

Anyway today's card reminds me of Fall. Caramel apples - I love them. County fairs are starting to arrive here and you can always find a caramel apple. YUM!~!!

The image is from The Stamping Boutique.

Take care.

Challenges entered:
C.R.A.F.T. Challenge - Color Challenge
Charisma Challenge - Anything Goes
Digi Doodle Shop - Anything Goes

Dollar Digi Sale at Sweet Stamping Treats

2011-10-25T18:27:00.003-04:00

There is a new Dollar Digi at Sweet Stamping Treats. For the next 30 days, "Warmth" will only be a dollar. Stop by the challenge blog and see what the DT did with this wonderful stamp. Each card is so different and can fit many occasions.

Here is my DT project. I have wanted to make a cocoa holder for some time and I did!

Be sure to pick up your dollar digi. I can't wait to see what you create with it.

Take care.

Spooky and Scary with The Stamping Boutique

2011-10-25T11:26:00.011-04:00

Hello, it's time for the next challenge at the Stamping Boutique. We want to see your spooky and scary Halloween projects!

Ok, my projects isn't spooky or scary. My daughter is not into spooky Halloween so neither am I. I used Princess Jennifer Latte the Witch. She can be found in the store, here. (HINT: She's on sale right now with all the Halloween images) I may not be into scary but I tell you I would not like to meet a witch of any kind in the night. LOL! Yes, I am a big Chicken!

Take care and don't forget to link up those projects!

Challenges entered:
Crafty Boots - Autumn or Halloween
Crafty Cardmakers - Cute with a Dark Twist
Hooked On Craft Challenge – Something Spooky!
Kaboodle Doodles - Halloween/Fall
Pollycraft - Spooky Going On
Clear it Out - Use Trim
Sweet Stampin' - Trick or Treat

Halloween challenge with Daisy Doodles

2011-10-24T19:00:00.005-04:00

Well, this is my last post as guest designer for Daisy Doodles. It has been great fun creating this month with Daisy Doodles images. The ladies on the DT are doing a wonderful job.

Today's challenge is Halloween. You can use a Halloween image or just Halloween colors. I did both for my project.

Be sure to stop by the challenge blog and link up your Halloween projects.

Take care.

Challenge entered:
Sentimental sundays - Halloween
I Brake for Challenges - Halloween

Paper Pretties Monday Challenge - !

2011-10-24T11:36:00.006-04:00

Good morning, I am running behind again. This is becoming the story of my life. But anyway, it's not too late for Paper Pretties Monday. In fact it's right on time.

We have 2 new releases for you today at Paper Pretties, just in time for Halloween. I used the new image, "Smell My Feet" to create this cute little tag for a gift bucket.

The new challenge is to use Black, Orange, Purple and Green on your projects.
It doesn't have to be a Halloween project, just use the colors.

Challenges entered:
Gingerloft - Halloween

Order of the Opus Gluei - Halloween
Stamptacular Sunday - Black, Orange, and Purple + Spooky
Cupcake Inspirations - Picture Inspiration
Allsorts - Halloween
Di's Digi Designs - Halloween
Hooked On Craft Challenge – Something Spooky!
Creative Stamp Friends – Halloween.
Creative Card Crew – Spooky Fun.
Digital Tuesday – Challenge Happy Halloween
Papertake Weekly – Spooky Hues

Stylin' for the weekend

2011-10-23T19:43:00.005-04:00

As I was cleaning up my hard drive I realized I had not posted a couple cards I had made. Seems like that's all I did this weekend - cleaned! I'm tired now.

This image is from A Day For Daisies. I love this image and I thought it was so classy.

The sentiment is from TLC Creations.

Take care, I have to go prepare for next week.

Challenges entered:
The Squirrel and the Fox - One for the Girls
Pretty Little Ribbon Shop - Anything Goes

Birthday Blog Hop with Paper Pretties

2011-10-21T00:01:00.000-04:00

Hi and welcome to Paper Pretties' Birthday Blog Hop. You should have arrived here from Jackie's blog, if so, you are in the right place.

At Paper Pretties we like to celebrate birthdays with a blog hop and today is Heather's Day!

Happy Birthday Heather!!!!

I hope you have a wonderful, blessed birthday.

Next is Lisa.

Take Care

Halloween with the Stamping Boutique

2011-10-19T10:10:00.009-04:00

Hi all. I have a Halloween project to share with you today. I love chaped cards and I really wanted to do a coffin shape after I saw the template over at My Scrap Chick.

So I paired the template up with an image from The Stamping Boutique and here's my Halloween project.

The Stamping Boutique is having One Buck Wednesday today! All items in the Winter/Christmas section is only a dollar for today only. Also all Halloween images are on sale until October 31st, so hurry over!

Challenges entered:
Crafty Cardmakers - Cute with a dark twist
The Crazy Challenge - Halloween
Creative Card Crew - Spooky Fun
Digital Tuesday - Happy Halloween
My Time to Craft - Punches and/or Dies
Papertake Weekly - Spooky Hues
Party Time Tuesday -Totally Spooky
Tuesday Throwdown - Shaped Card

Nettie G's digital Gems - Anything but a Rectangle
Designed 2 Delight - Halloween

It's Tableau Tuesday at Daisy Doodles

2011-10-18T19:16:00.005-04:00

Hi! This is my second week as guest designer for Daisy Doodles. Have you been to the blog to check out all the lovely projects the DT has created?

For the week I used Freddy goes golfing. This was such a fun image to color.

There's still a little time to enter the Columbus Day challenge.

Take Care.
Challenge entered:
Cupcake Craft - Buttons and Bows

It's Paper Pretties Monday!!!!

2011-10-17T08:40:00.009-04:00

Hi all. It's new release day at Paper Pretties. This week we have some wonderful Halloween releases for you. I loved both of them and had a really hard time choosing which one to play with for my project. In the end I chose Batnap and this is my inspiration for you.

So with Halloween images being release, of course this week's challenge is Halloween! So hop over to the Paper Pretties challenge blog and link up your projects.

Take care.

Challenges Entered:
There's Magic in the Air - Green, Orange and Black
Paper Sundaes - Halloween or Fall
Sassy Studios - Halloween
Crafty Boots - Autumn or Halloween
Creative Stamp Friends - Halloween
Crafty Calendar - Spooky

Kids with Cancer

2011-10-16T14:16:00.003-04:00

Hi everyone. This month is Breast cancer Awareness month, but there are so many other types of cancer and we should be aware of that.

Heather, owner of Fresh Brewed Designs is collecting cards for kids with cancer. She sent me two images to make cards with and I wanted to share one today.

Take Care.

Sweet Stamping Treats October New Release Blog Hop

2011-10-15T09:00:00.003-04:00

Welcome to the Sweet Stamping Treats September Blog Hop! If you are arriving here from Amber's blog you are in the right place. If you would like to start this hop from the beginning please go to the Sweet Stamping Treats Blog.

Today we are showing off the new releases from Sweet Stamping Treats. Two Hoppers who comments on all of the blogs in the hop will win their choice of 3 SST digi stamps, so be sure to check out all of the blogs on the hop. You must be a follower of SST to win. And there may be a few hidden prizes along the way, so make sure you comment on everyone's blogs, you don't want to miss a prize!

Your next stop is: Dena

If, you get lost, here is the entire line up.

http://sweetstampingtreats.blogspot.com
Amber - http://pixiperfectcreations.blogspot.com
Lawren - http://ahobby-holic.blogspot.com
Dena - http://missdjones.blogspot.com
Sher - http://www.patternsbysher.blogspot.com
Susan http://susanascorner.blogspot.com
Jamie - http://myamusinglife.blogspot.com
Janet - http://www.ladyluvbug.blogspot.com
Gill - http://creationsbygillm.blogspot.com
Patty - http://www.patriciachalasstudio.blogspot.com

Tweet says Find a Cure

2011-10-13T22:19:00.003-04:00

I had one more Link for Pink card in there. This image is from Sweet Stamping Treats and it's very special. Tweet wants to find a cure for Breast cancer and also remind us to do our monthly breast exams.

So don't forget.

Take Care.

Challenge entered:
Just Yolie - Link for Pink

Another Link for Pink

2011-10-12T16:45:00.005-04:00

I have one more to share today. This one uses an image from The Stamping Boutique. I love this image. I think it looks so elegant. This would make a great card for the troops as well, if the ribbon were yellow.

Take Care.

Challenge entered:
Just Yolie - Link for Pink
Hiding in My Craft Room - Use Scraps
Whimsie Doodles - Think Pink

Link for Pink

2011-10-12T16:39:00.005-04:00

Hello. I have one another card for the Link up for Pink party. This one uses an image from McMahon 5.

Just a couple more days to link up those projects. I have to get busy.

Take care.

Challenge entered:
Jen's Digi Stamps - Fight Like a Girl

For Someone Special

2011-10-11T09:53:00.011-04:00

Hello everyone. A new challenge starts today at the Stamping Boutique. We loved the entries for the last challenge. There is some wonderful talent in blogland and we love coming to look at your gorgeous projects.

This week we want you to make something wonderful for a special person in your life. We all have special people, let's do something for them.

Here is my card. I used Hidden Fairy from The Stamping Boutique. You can find her here in the store.

Challenges entered:
Sentimental Sundays - Anything Goes plus sentiment
Tuesday Throwdown - Use Pink
One Stitch at a Time - Anything Goes
Di's Digi Downloads - Girly
Heart Song Inspirations - Diecuts
I Brake for Challenges - Girl Power
Hiding in My Craft Room - Use Scraps

Happy Columbus Day!

2011-10-10T09:58:00.009-04:00

Yes, it's Columbus Day. If my daughter wasn't in school, I probably wouldn't remember a holiday like today. I know that's sad, but I admit it. I only remember holidays when I have the day off and I don't today. LOL!

Onto the new challenge at Daisy Doodles. This Challenge is "Columbus Day/Sail Away". Use a digi image on your projects with a boat, relaxing or something to do with the shore or sailing. This challenge will end on October 23rd at 7:00 p.m. EST.

I used digi paper and sentiment from TLC Creations.

So come over and link up for the new challenge. See ya there.

Take Care.

Challenge entered:
Craft Your Passion - A card for All Occasions
Digi Darla - Blue and Brown

Baking Up Some Fun

2011-10-09T15:17:00.005-04:00

Hello! The weekend is almost over and I have been busy! That' a good thing. I got so much accomplished, I feel good. It helped that it was a rainy miserable weekend. Stuck in the house is a good thing to be, sometimes.

I've been in the mood for lasagna, so the house right now smells so good! Dinner is going to be fabulous. So my baking lead to my inspiration on this card. The image is called AJ the Chef and is available, here at the Stamping Boutique Store.

I wanted to do something different so this pocket card was just the thing. Quick, easy and simple to do.

OK, take care.

Challenges entered:
CRAFT Challenge - Bright Colors
IDIC - Anything Goes
Crafts and Me - Use a Digi
Fab N Funky - Diecuts or punches
One Stop Crafts - Anything Goes
Anything Goes - Diecuts or punches
Hiding in My Craft Room - Use Scraps

Flashback Friday 16.0

2011-10-07T18:24:00.004-04:00

It's Flashback Friday time! This time we are flashing back to our first tag. My first tag was in June 2010 and it wasn't good. LOL! I can say that now but back then I thought I was doing alright.

I had made this for my daughter's teacher.

The image is from Shelly's Images.

Take care and link up your flashback.

It's Halloween time at Sweet Stamping Treats

2011-10-07T18:05:00.006-04:00

Hi! It's Friday and time for a new challenge at Sweet Stamping Treats! Karrie has been hard at work drawing up some wonderful new images. This week the DT wants to introduce some of the new images and get you to play along in the challenge.

We want to see your Halloween cards and projects at the challenge blog. To inspire you I made a card with the new "Boo" image.

So break out those Halloween supplies and hurry over.

Take care.

Challenges entered:
More Than Favors - Purple, Green, Orange, Black
Clear it Out - Halloween

Link for Pink Party still goin on

2011-10-06T18:49:00.012-04:00

Hi Friends,
I have another card for the Link for Pink party. There's still 8 more days to get your projects done and linked up. Today's card is fabulous! I love this image by Robert Jackson. You should see his work.

I have used digi papers from Just Yolie's blog.

I hope you will link up as well.

Take care.

Challenges entered:
Lexi's Creations - Pink for Boobies
Incy Wincy - Think Pink
Digi Stamp 4 Joy - Think Pink
I Brake for Challenges - Girl Power
Sassy Studio - Think Pink
Hiding in My Craft Room - Pink
The Crazy Challenge - Think Pink
Celebrate the Occasion - Breast Cancer Awareness
Party Time Tuesday - Shapes and/or Breast cancer Awareness
The Stamping Boutique - Think Pink
Inky Impressions - Breast cancer Awareness

Let's go to the Pumpkin Patch

2011-10-05T18:13:00.001-04:00

Hello everyone, I have a card to share today brought to you by Sweet Stamping Treats. This is more of a sneek peek really. This is one of the new releases at Sweet Stamping Treats. It will be available in the store after the 15th this month.

The sentiment is from a set by Doodle Pantry, but I thought is was perfect for this image.

I so want to visit a pumpkin patch, but here in FL, the truck the pumpkins in. That's as close to a patch as we get.

Take Care.

Challenge entered:
Designd 2 Delight - Colored Pencils

YIPPEEEEEEEEEEEE!

2011-10-04T10:31:00.009-04:00

I am so excited! You know why? I am guest designer this month over at Daisy Doodles! Yep, I get to play along with the design team for the whole month of October. Jules has some wonderful images in her shop and I get to play! Wouldn't you be excited too?

So for this week I had the pleasure of working with one of her new images from the store. I think this image could be used for several different occasions.

Be sure to stop by the challenge blog on Mondays and play along with the Daisy Doodles team. You can find the current challenge here and next week I will have another fun project to share with you.

Challenge entered:
The Beary Scrap - Free for All
Craft Your Passion - Anything Goes - Twist Use ribbon
Make it Mondays - Anything Goes
Papertake Weekly - Anything goes with a punch
Anything Goes - Die cuts/Punches or both
Sundays with Crissy - Thanksgiving or Thanks

Link up for Pink

2011-10-03T20:43:00.016-04:00

Hi! Have you all heard about the Link for Pink party going on? You haven't then, head over here and get your projects linked up for Breast Cancer Awareness month. There is a ton of sponsors and prizes to be won.

I have created a card for the event, using the Princess Jennifer image from The Stamping Boutique. I think she is just gorgeous!

The sentiment was a freebie I collected so long ago. I haven't a clue where it's from now. I got the digi paper from the Yoli's blog. Thank you.

Ok, I am off to color more images.

Take care.

Challenge entered:
Through the Craftroom Door - Pink and White
My Sheri Crafts - Think Pink
Hiding in My Craft Room - Pink
CES - Pretty Girls
Dream Valley - Monochrome
Lexi's Creations - Pink for Boobies
Incy Wincy - Think Pink
OSAAT - Use a digi
The Crazy Challenge - Think Pink
The Stamping Boutique - Think Pink

New Release at Paper Pretties

2011-10-03T06:00:00.005-04:00

Hello Friends, it's that time again. Today is Monday so that means a new release at Paper Pretties and a new challenge starts as well. This week's release is cute, cute, cute.

The image I chose is called Johnny Appleseed. Isn't he sweet? I want to make some tags for my holiday baking this year. Johnny will be on a few tags himself. LOL!

The challenge this week is a color challenge. We want you to use Brown, Red, Yellow, Orange (plus neutrals) on your projects. I found some wonderful digi papers that had almost all the colors in it. Let's see what you can come up with and link up on the challenge blog.

Take care.

Challenge entered:
Cute Card Thursday - Animal Crackers
ABC Challenge - Anything Goes
Crafty Cardmakers - Anything Goes
Outlawz - Fall Colors but no Fall image

Fall is Here!

2011-10-01T09:47:00.006-04:00

Oh My Goodness, this is the first Fall feeling morning here in FL. It has been wonderful. The leaves still haven't changed color but it feels like Fall to me.

Today I finished a card using a Fresh Brewed Designs image. I love fall colors, they just look so rich and inviting.

Ok, so I am headed back outside before the air heats up. LOL!

Take Care.

Challenges entered:
FBD - Fall
4 Crafty Chicks - Anything Goes
Creative Craft World - Fall
Crafty Catz - Things with Wings
Stamping with the Dragon - Fall Colors
Totally Papercrafts - Autumn

You have got to love the cat!

2011-09-28T22:05:00.006-04:00

Woot, Woot; it's Wednesday. Half the week is gone and now we are on the downhill side of the week. School is closed tomorrow and I have the day off! I can't wait,

Today's card uses an image from Nana Vic. This is my first time using a Nana Vic image but this turned out so cute.

YOu have got to love the cat. I do.

Challenges entered:
Crafts and Me - Flowers
Crafty Creations - CAS
Repeat Impressions DCC928 Designer’s Choice Challenge - Animals
Inky Impressions - Punches or Dies
The Paper Shelter - For the Girls
Penny's Paper Challenge - Anything Goes
Scrapalicious - Anything Goes

A Change of Season

2011-09-27T18:50:00.006-04:00

Hey hey, Fall has officially started. You can't really tell that yet here in FL, but it has started. The Stamping Boutique has posted a new challenge, the theme is a changing of the season. We want to see your change of season cards and projects.

For my DT sample I used Cynthia Fairy pushing mushrooms and you can find her in the Stamping Boutique store, here.

So come over and play with us. You could win yourself some cute little digis in the process.

Challenges entered:
Ladybug Crafts - Fall
Daisy Doodles - Fall Colors

Color Challenge at the Outlawz

2011-09-27T06:00:00.002-04:00

Hello everyone. It's color challenge time again at the Outlawz. This month I am guest designer for the color challenge and it has been so much fun. I have to admit these challenges really have been a challenge for me. This week in particular really had me and my mojo scratching our heads. LOL!

The challenge is to use Majestic Violet, Gala Pink and Mariner for your projects. This week the Spectacular September is "Add something crocheted".

I broke my camera recently so my colors have been really off in my photos, sorry. But for your inspiration we also have a picture.

For my crocheted piece I crocheted a scallop border and then rolled it into a flower and added a pearl brad in the middle. I couldn't find my flower patterns to make a real flower. But I like how this turned out.

Well I hope you will join us this week.

Take Care.

Challenge entered:
Di's Digi Downloads - Make your own flowers

Jen's Digi Stamps - Let's Hear it for the Girls