There She Goes Blog Hop!

Hello and welcome to the There She Goes blog hop! :) I'm glad you stopped! You've probably come from Jodi's blog, and you started at Jessica's blog. Today I bring you a preview of new AWESOME set called Rejuvenate! The challenge for this release is to use black, white and one other color of your choice. Those that know me must've known I'd choose Raspberry Fizz! :) Participate in the challenge, upload your card to your blog or online gallery (use TSG08 for the keywords), and link it up to the Mr. Linky on Jessica's blog for your chance to win one of the new sets -- you pick! :)

The sketch is this week's Mojo sketch. I also have one other sample over on Jen del Muro's blog using her Saturday sketch. It uses the other set being released this month called Acts of Kindness.

Now head over to our guest Trendsetter's blog Krystie...aka THE krystie lee!

Fine Print:
Stamps: Rejuvenate - There She Goes

Paper: PTI white, raspberry fizz, black, black DP

Ink: Palette Noir

Accessories: Copic markers, Nestabilities, brads, black May Arts ribbon, raspberry fizz ribbon, dazzling diamonds

SASSC17 - Sparkly Cuppy

Hello and Happy Thursday! It's time for the Thursday sketch at Stamps and Smiles. For today's sketch, I used Hello Spring from Stamps and Smiles. This week's sketch is another great one designed by Mercy! Be sure to head over to the blog to play along and have a chance at winning the prize this week.

I apologize for the short post, but it's been a very busy week for me at work! But the good news is I have Friday off since I worked on Memorial Day.

I hope everyone has a great day! See you later! :)

Fine Print:
Stamps: Hello Spring - Stamps and Smiles

Paper: PTI white, plum pudding, raspberry fizz, spring moss

Ink: Palette Noir

Accessories: Spring moss ribbon, silver pearls, Nestabilities, Copic markers, dazzling diamonds, paper piercer

LPSC17 - All the Best

Hello and Happy Memorial Day! I'm sure most of you are home with the fam having a cookout with friends and family...unfortunately for me I'm at work! :( But no worries...I have this Friday off instead! :) The Monday challenge at Little Paper Shop is to use the colors listed above. I substituted Papertrey Ink colors on mine which are Plum Pudding, Lavender Moon, and Sweet Blush. This little round card will be perfect to include with a wedding gift this summer! :) The stamps are from a new set at Little Paper Shop called Floral Frenzy. I stamped the flower stamp first in Lavender Moon, then rolled it in Plum Pudding. The leaves are stamped using Spring Moss and Ripe Avocado. I added some ribbon and pearls for the finishing touches!

If you participate in the color challenge, be sure to link your card over at the Little Paper Shop blog and use the keywords LPSC17. Also, Julia at Little Paper Shop is giving away this Floral Frenzy set to one lucky commenter! Be sure to go over to the Little Paper Shop blog and leave a comment for your chance to win! :)

Be sure to stop back later for my Stamping Out Alzheimers card! Little Paper Shop is hosting a sketch challenge and you won't want to miss it!

Fine Print:
Stamps: Floral Frenzy - Little Paper Shop

Paper: PTI Rustic White, Plum Pudding, Lavender Moon, Sweet Blush

Ink: Same as paper, Ripe Avocado, Spring Moss

Accessories: Ribbon, Nestabilities, pearls

FS120 & Raspberry Suite Color Challenge #7

**Scroll down for the Little Paper Shop preview for today**

Today's featured stamper is my pal Mercy! Congrats Mercy! I chose to CASE this card of hers. I love how she used the Top Note die so I tried to copy her idea. I also used the colors from the Raspberry Suite Color Challenge #7 for this week. The colors were raspberry fizz, ripe avocado, and spring moss.

Be sure to stop back tomorrow for another preview from Little Paper Shop. Tomorrow is also the beginning of the Stamp Out Alzheimers event. You won't want to miss all the challenges! :)

Fine Print:
Stamps: Damask Designs - Papertrey Ink

Paper: PTI white, raspberry fizz, ripe avocado, spring moss, raspberry fizz dp

Ink: Ripe avocado

Accessories: Top note die, spring moss ribbon, silver pearls

Sweetie!

Hello and Happy Sunday! Today I bring you a preview of a new set from Little Paper Shop called Sugar. Isn't it adorable? I love the font that is used on these sentiments! Totally perfect for the "sweet" images. For this card, I used the gumball machine, but there's a ton of other cute ones including a cupcake! ;) Have you been over to Jen's blog to check out the sketch for you to try this week? I have a sample over there and used the same sketch for this card. If you haven't, be sure to head over there and check it out!

So there's LOTS of stuff going on in the next few days. Little Paper Shop is a sponsor of the Stamping Out Alzheimers event that starts tomorrow (Monday). There will be giveaways, challenges and all sorts of other fun things all for a great cause. You can read more about the whole program on Jen Tapler's blog HERE.

Little Paper Shop is hosting a sketch challenge on the Stampin' out Alzheimers forum and would love for you to join us. You will need to register with the site and give a $5.00 donation. All proceeds go to Alzheimers research. At the end of the event we will be drawing one name from all the entries to win 4 - 4x6 stamp sets. That's over $60 in value! But the only way to enter is on the Stampin' out Alzheimer's forum.

Be sure to check back tomorrow for another preview and thanks for coming by! :)

Fine Print:
Stamps: Sugar - Little Paper Shop

Paper: PTI white, black, new leaf, plum pudding, melon berry, bitty dot DP

Ink: Palette Noir

Accessories: Copic markers, Nestabilities, ribbon, silver pearls, SU oval punches, SU scalloped edge punch

WSC82 - Droppin' a Line

Hey everyone and Happy Saturday! I hope everyone is enjoying their LONG Memorial Day holiday weekend. I, unfortunately, have to work on Monday so no long weekend for me. Don't worry...I'll be taking a different day off instead! ;)

Today's card is for the weekend sketch challenge hosted by Mary Jo this week. LOVE the sketch! I used Happy Day from There She Goes for the main image and sentiment. I colored the image with Copic markers, added some white May Arts ribbon behind it, and used a PTI chocolate button with some jute twine.

Be sure to stop back tomorrow as the previews for the May release at Little Paper Shop begin!

Fine Print:

Stamps: Happy Day - There She Goes

Paper: PTI white, chocolate chip, Summer Sunrise, New Leaf, Sweet Always DSP

Ink: Palette Noir

Accessories: Copic markers, ribbon, twine, button

SASSC16 - Rainy Day Cuppy

Hey everyone! Today is Thursday and it's time for another sketch challenge over at the Stamps and Smiles blog. Mercy did it again this week with an awesome sketch! Head over to the Fresh Batch blog and play along in the sketch for your chance to win a Stamps and Smiles goodie bag. When uploading your card to your online gallery, please use the code "SASTFB" in the keywords.

I used Hello Spring for today's card. I think this might be my favorite set from the new release. I LOVE the little rain boots! They are adorable!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!

Fine Print:
Stamps: Hello Spring - Stamps and Smiles

Paper: PTI white, black, pacific point, kiwi kiss, Good Morning Sunshine DSP

Ink: Palette Noir

Accessories: Copic markers, black pearls, ribbon

Raspberry Suite Color Challenge #6

Hello! Today's card is for the Raspberry Suite Color Challenge hosted every week on Dawn McVey's blog. The colors were aqua mist, melon berry, chocolate and white. I LOVE these colors together, although it seems that anything with aqua mist is fab-o in my book! :)

I used my brand new Bird Watching set from PTI. I LOVE the font in this set. You can never have too many birthday greetings! :)

Enjoy the lilacs and I'll see you tomorrow!

Fine Print:
Stamps: Bird Watching - Papertrey Ink
Paper: PTI white, chocolate chip, aqua mist, melon berry, Sweet Always DSP
Ink: Same as paper
Accessories: Wooden button, jute twine, white grosgrain, Nestabilities, paper piercer, SU scalloped edge punch

FS119 - Joan's Hydrangea

Hello and Happy Sunday! Today's featured stamper on SCS is Joan Ervin. This is my {feeble} attempt at her beautiful "vintagy" style! I chose to CASE this card of hers. I flipped the sketch, changed the stamps, and switched the lace to ribbon.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I'll see you later today! :)

Fine Print:
Stamps: Le Jardin Botanique (SU)
Paper: PTI white, spring moss, lavender, plum

Ink: Palette Noir

Accessories: Ribbons, pearls, Copic markers, paper piercer, Nestabilities

IC180 - Hey there!

Hey there! Happy Saturday! I made this for today's inspiration challenge over at SCS. I used one of my new favorite sets from There She Goes called She's A Lady. The sketch is Beate's weekend sketch challenge hosted by Charmaine. Great sketch!

Be sure to stop over to Jen's blog and check out the sketch for you to try this week! It's another AWESOME sketch! :)

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy your Saturday!

ETA: Thank you to everyone for your well wishes about my Winnie. Late Wednesday evening, something gross happened so I took her back to the doggie ER and she had an abscess on her neck which they removed and are treating with a couple different antibiotics. It looks like she will be okay! :)

Fine Print:
Stamps: She's A Lady - There She Goes

Paper: PTI white, chocolate chip, kraft, hibiscus, bitty dot DP

Ink: Palette Noir

Accessories: Nestabilities, SU oval punch, pearls, Copic markers, ribbon

SC228 - Birds of a Feather

Hello and Happy Wednesday! I made this card for today's sketch challenge on SCS. I used one of my favorite sets of all time, Birds of a Feather from Papertrey Ink. Instead of adding the branch stamps, I used buttons!

I'm keeping today's post pretty short. I haven't really been able to stamp much because my dog Winnie is still under the weather. I'm taking her to the vet tomorrow. Send some good vibes our way so that everything will be okay with her! :)

Thanks for stopping by!

Fine Print:
Stamps: Birds of a Feather - Papertrey Ink
Paper: PTI white, Lemon Tart, Aqua Mist, chocolate chip, Parisian Breeze DSP
Ink: Chocolate chip
Accessories: Buttons, May Arts ribbon, paper piercer, SU scalloped edge punch

LPSC15 - Staying Young

Hello and Happy Monday! I know my LPS challenge card is a little late today, but let's just say I've had a WEIRD 24 hours! LOL!

Yesterday my darling doxie Winnie (you can see her on this post) got her collar snagged on something when she was out "hunting" and basically choked herself. We spent the majority of yesterday and last night in the Doggie ER. After a lot of worrying and a nice vet bill, I think she's going to be okay. Today she is back to eating and drinking, and shows no sign of stress other than some swelling around her neck. Silly dog! :)

Anyways, on to the card. I LOVE this sentiment. I reach for it ALL the time! It's from the Little Paper Shop and it's called Growing Old. The sketch is by the always fabulous Cindy Haffner. Thanks, Cindy for an awesome sketch this week! :)

Be sure to head over to the Little Paper Shop blog and play along in the sketch today. One random winner will be selected and will get to pick out 2 digital images of their choice! YAY!

Thanks for stopping by and have a great night!

Fine Print:
Stamps: Growing Old - Little Paper Shop

Paper: PTI white, melon berry, aqua mist, kraft

Ink: True black

Accessories: Button, ribbon, Nestabilities

WSC80 - So Happy!

Hey everyone! Happy Saturday! First off, did you all head over to Jen's blog and check out the SFYTT for today? I have a card over there so be sure to stop by and check out the sketch and samples! :)

Okay, so this card is for the weekend sketch challenge over at Cambria's blog. I LOVE this sketch! The colors are for the Raspberry Suite color challenge at Dawn McVey's blog. Whew...lots of challenge and blogs! LOL! The colors are smokey shadow, raspberry fizz, and hibiscus. The DP is the two different sizes of the flower papers from the raspberry fizz dp pack. It's hard to see in the picture but there are silver pearls on the umbrella.

I made this card for my sister who just graduated and seems to be very close to getting a job offer so I want to be prepared. LOL! :) She just moved into her own place so she's going through LOTS of changes and exciting things.

Fine Print:
Stamps: Scattered Showers - Papertrey Ink

Paper: PTI white, hibiscus, smokey shadow, raspberry fizz and DP

Ink: Palette Noir & smokey shadow

Accessories: Silver pearls, ribbon, Nestabilities, paper piercer

Stamps and Smiles Blog Hop

Welcome to the Stamps and Smiles blog hop! We hope you have enjoyed all of the samples this week. Tonight you can find our last preview during our blog hop. Please stop by each of the designers to find a letter in their post. Here is your fifth letter "R". Next up is my pal Linsey who will be your hostess on your next stop.

This card uses the final of the five sets being released called Cuppy Land. It's full of all things SWEET! :)

And now, to announce the winner of the Happy Spring set...

Here are your random numbers:23
Timestamp: 2009-05-09 01:51:38 UTC

The winner is Tammy! Tammy, please contact me so I can get your set out to you! :)

WSC79 - Happy B-day Cuppy!

**Be sure to check out THIS post for your chance to win a free set! The drawing is tomorrow!**

Hello and welcome to Day 4 of the Stamps and Smiles sneak peeks! Today I'm bringing you a sample with a new set called Happy Birthday Cupcake and this one is TOO cute! I love all the choices of balloons and other birthday-related items. Plan on seeing this set quite a bit in the future! :)

Be sure to check out the other samples on the Stamps and Smiles blog and check out the sketch for your chance to win this set!

Fine Print:
Stamps: Happy Birthday Cupcake - Stamps and Smiles

Paper: PTI white, hibiscus, aqua mist, black, PTI DP

Ink: Palette Noir

Accessories: Copic markers, ribbon, silver pearls, dazzling diamonds, Nestabilities, Top Note Die

You Warm My Heart!

**Be sure to scroll down for your chance to win!**

Hello! Today is day 3 of sneak peeks from Stamps and Smiles! Today I bring you an adorable Cuppy set called You Warm My Heart. There are a variety of different "insides" you can stamp on the cookie! :) Be sure to check out the Stamps and Smiles blog for all the team's beautiful samples!

I hope you are enjoying these adorable previews! Have a great day!

Fine Print:
Stamps: You Warm My Heart - Stamps and Smiles

Paper: PTI white, chocolate chip, regal rose, pink pirouette, Sweet Always DSP

Ink: Palette Noir

Accessories: Copic markers, dazzling diamonds, Nestabilities, library clip, hemp, May Arts sheer, SU scalloped edge punch

SASMR2 - Introducing Hello Spring

Hey and Happy Tuesday! So today, we're previewing the brand new Hello Spring, which will be released this Friday, May 8th at Stamps and Smiles. So what did you think about the sketches so far? Mercy (the sketch QUEEN) has created her usual batch of awesome sketches and we're inviting everyone to play along. You don't need Stamps and Smiles stamps to play, just have fun and link up your card on the Stamps and Smiles blog for your chance to win the set being previewed today!

Do you like this set? I hope so, because today I'M GIVING IT AWAY to one lucky stamper! Just leave a comment on this post telling me what you like best about spring and I will draw a winner on Friday after the blog hop!

Don't forget to participate in the sketch today for another chance to win over at the Stamps and Smiles blog!

Fine Print:
Stamps: Hello Spring - Stamps and Smiles

Paper: PTI white, hibiscus, aqua mist, Sweet Slumber DSP

Ink: Palette Noir

Accessories: Copic markers, hibiscus ribbon, MS border punch, Nestabilities, button, May Arts polka dotted ribbon, Heidi Swapp ghost flower

Introducing Carl the Cupcake!

Hey everyone! Happy Monday! Today I bring you a preview of a new set from Stamps and Smiles call Carl the Cupcake. Isn't he adorable?!?! I paired him up with some Washington Apple DSP and some glittery frosting. Boys can have glittery frosting, right? I figured he IS a cupcake after all... ;)

Don't forget to head over to the Stamps and Smiles blog for more previews and to check out the sketch challenge for today! There are so many great challenges and prizes so don't miss out!

Thanks so much for stopping by and have a great day!

Fine Print:
Stamps: Carl the Cupcake - Stamps and Smiles

Paper: PTI white, pumpkin pie, bashful blue, so saffron, Washington Apple DSP

Ink: Palette Noir

Accessories: Copic markers, dazzling diamonds, Nestabilities, silver pearls, May Arts ribbon, SU scalloped edge punch

Spring Fling Challenge

Hey everyone! Before I get started blabbing about this card, I just have to give a shout out to Jen del Muro at www.iheart2stamp.com as she has chosen me as the guest designer for her Saturday sketches for the month of May. Can you say crazy and exciting?!?! I'm so thankful that she asked me to sample her awesome sketches with her wonderful team! So thank you, Jen! Head over to her blog to check out the Saturday sketch for today along with my sample using the newest released set from There She Goes called She's a Lady! :)

Okay...on to the card. I made this for the spring fling inspiration challenge over at Papertrey Ink. I used Kelly's inspiration piece of the gorgeous tulips! I used Plum Pudding, New Leaf, and the new Soft Stone.

Do you like the ribbon on this card?

I've been using this one A LOT. I've gotten a lot of questions about what type of ribbons I use, etc etc. I've been thinking about doing a ribbon share. I thought I would start with this 3/8 inch satin in ten different colors. What do you think? Leave a comment here and let me know. If I have enough interest, I will post the share tomorrow.

Thanks so much for stopping and have a great night!

Fine Print:

Stamps: Scattered Showers - Papertrey Ink

Paper: PTI white, plum pudding, soft stone, new leaf, bitty dot dp

Ink: True black, smokey shadow and new leaf

Accessories: May Arts ribbon, new leaf buttons, Nestabilities, SU scalloped edge punch, paper piercer