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SNSDC38 - Dessert and Card Patterns

2012-01-26T21:00:00.000-08:00

Welcome to this week's SNSS Digi Challenge! Our theme is dessert! I used Card Patterns sketch 149 for my card:

and the Sweet 'N Sassy digital stamp Cocoa's Chocolates. The ribbon border was created from one of the Lacy Eyelet border dies from SNSS as well.
Now it is your turn to play - create a new card using digital stamps only and with the dessert theme, and post it to InLinkz on the SNS Digi Challenge blog for a chance to win some digi images! You don't need to use SNS digis but we love it when you do! When uploading to online galleries please use the keyword SNSDC37.
Thanks for coming by!
Supplies: Stamps - Sweet 'N Sassy Digi Stamp; Paper - PaperTrey, MME; Ink - Printer Ink; Misc - Copic Markers, Lacy Eyelet Border Die, Nestabilities, Heart Nestabilities, Craft COncepts Embossing Folder, Foam Squares

Poppies for Kim

2012-01-25T23:25:00.000-08:00

I created this card for the Featured Stamper challenge this week - Luvs Flowers (Kim). I was inspired by many of Kim's poppy cards. I stamped the poppies from Paper and Such with Versafine Onyx Black on watercolor paper and colored them with watercolor pencils and an aquabrush.
Thanks for coming by!

Flutter By Wednesday #187 - Embossing

2012-01-25T00:01:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Flutter By Wednesday #187. Our challenge this week is to use embossing - any kind - on your project. Don't forget to include a butterfly, fairy or an angel and then directly link it to InLinkz on the Flutter By Wednesday blog! I used the SCS369 sketch and the image and sentiment are from Layers of Color. I used a Craft Concepts butterfly embossing folder on the panels.
Thanks for coming by!

Hope Your Day is Fabulous!

2012-01-24T08:31:00.000-08:00

I created this card for the SCS color challenge and it is a case of a card created by Nicole Heady. I used the PaperTrey Friends Til the End stamp set and dies to make the flowers and colored them with Copic markers. I used the PTI Quatrefoile die for the background and the sentiment is from PaperTrey's Signature Greetings.
Thanks for coming by!

Sending a Smile Across the Miles

2012-01-22T20:36:00.000-08:00

Ready for some spring yet??? I made this for the SCS CAS154 challenge - a color challenge. The colors are Certainly Celery, Pink and White and that just said Spring to me. I used my PaperTrey Everyday Button Bits. All products used here are from PaperTrey except for the ink, which is Memento.
Thanks for coming by!

Celebrating Penguin Awareness Day

2012-01-21T11:02:00.000-08:00

This is for the CAS-ual Friday challenge - in honor of Penguin Awareness Day (1/20) the challenge is to make a black and white card and no other colors can be used. Of course I had to use my penguin image!!
Thanks for coming by!
Supplies: Stamps - Rubber Stampede; Paper - PaperTrey; Ink - Versafine Onyx Black; Misc - Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Ribbon

SNSDC37 and SNSS January Digi Release Blog Hop

2012-01-20T05:00:00.000-08:00

For the Mark's Finest Papers January Release Blog Hop please scroll down or click here.

Yay it's Friday and that means a new SNS Digi Challenge - but there's even more excitement today! Today the digi team and Korin (SNS owner) are having a blog hop to celebrate the release of the newest SNSS digis.

While you're hopping, be sure to leave a comment on each blog hop posts…One of the ladies below is a mystery blogger and she will be picking one name from the comments on her blog post!!

The winning prize will be the entire January Digi Release!! (The winner will be announced on the SNS Digi Challenge blog on Friday, January 27th.)

Another way to win some digi stamps is to join in on our regular Friday digi challenge. This week the challenge is to create an easel card, using digital stamps only. You don't have to use SNSS digis but we love it when you do! Link your easel card directly to InLinkz on the SNS Digi Challenge Blog to enter.

I used the PBandJ image and the You and Me sentiment from the You and Me digital set and luckily found papers with just the right colors - peanut butter and jelly colors of course!! The image and sentiment were printed onto cream card stock and cut out with a Nestability. I colored the image with water color pencils and an aquabrush. I made the easel card following the instructions on SCS and decorated it with Black Market patterned papers. I printed out a second image, colored the sandwich and cut it out to provide a "stopper" for the easel card. It is attached with a foam square.

Now on to the hop! Here is a list of the digi DT members and a link to their blogs:

Carol Longacre

Ceal Pritchett

Harriet Skelly

Jerusha Borden

Jessica Stockmeyer

Kim O'Connell

Makiko Jones

Margo Smith

Stephanie Serrano

Stephanie Wright

Korin Sutherland

Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Co. - You Are Cherished

2012-01-19T21:00:00.000-08:00

Hello! Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's January Blog Hop!

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Love Remains Featured January 17
Cowgirls Rule Featured January 18
Sending Happy Thoughts Featured January 19
You Are Cherished Featured January 20

Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! (You do NOT have to comment on all the blogs each day! The names are drawn randomly!)We will announce all four winners on January 21, 2012 on the Mark's Finest Papers blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. (HINT: The more you comment, the more chances you have to win!) The winners will be chosen at 11PM EST on Friday January 20, 2012.

I stamped the black eyed Susan heart wreath with Memento Tuxedo Black and colored it with Copic markers. I cut it out with a Nestability. I curved the sentiment on my acrylic block so I could stamp it along the circle. The patterned paper is from memory Box.

Lois
Vicky
Anne
Pat G.
Karen H.
Patty P.
Mary
Dawn M.
Marilynn
Chrissy
Karen K.
Pam
Debbie
Nancy
Bonnie
Harriet
Kathy
Silvia
Brenda
Mark's Finest Papers

Thanks for coming by!

Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Co. - Sending Happy Thoughts

2012-01-18T21:00:00.000-08:00

Hello! Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's January Blog Hop!

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Love Remains Featured January 17
Cowgirls Rule Featured January 18
Sending Happy Thoughts Featured January 19
You Are Cherished Featured January 20

I really love this ribbon that I got at MFP, a Heinrich Co. so I chose to use the rose bud postage stamp image from Sending Happy Thoughts for my sample today. I stamped the image with Memento ink and colored it with Copic Markers. I cut it out and layered it with Nestabilities and attached it with foam squares to the embossed and scored layer on top of the card base. All papers are from MFP, a Heinrich Co.

Now you should be on to Kathy's blog. Enjoy the hop and good luck!

Lois
Vicky
Anne
Pat G.
Karen H.
Patty P.
Mary
Dawn M.
Marilynn
Chrissy
Karen K.
Pam
Debbie
Nancy
Bonnie
Harriet
Kathy
Silvia
Brenda
Mark's Finest Papers

I am also submitting this to the Moxie Fab World Cool Tools: Embossing & Debossing Challenge.

Flutter By Wednesday #186 - Open Challenge

2012-01-18T00:01:00.000-08:00

Please scroll down for the Mark's Finest Papers Blog Hop!

Welcome to Flutter By Wednesday! We have an open challenge which means anything goes as long as you have a butterfly, fairy or an angel on your project. Please link your new project directly to InLinkz on the Flutter By Wednesday blog so we can all see it!
I created this card for the CAS Online Cardmaking Class which is so fun! I used my PaperTrey butterfly die and cut out the 3 butterflies. I matted some Basic Grey Stella Ruby on the card base and then after stamping the sentiment I attached the butterfly panel to the cardbase with foam tape.
Thanks for coming by!

Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Co. - Cowgirls Rule

2012-01-17T21:00:00.000-08:00

Hello! Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's January Blog Hop!

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Love Remains Featured January 17
Cowgirls Rule Featured January 18
Sending Happy Thoughts Featured January 19
You Are Cherished Featured January 20

This may be my favorite set for this month's release! Today I have a card using the "accessories" images. I stamped the sign onto patterned paper, the boots and hat onto scrap white paper, colored them in and cut them out. I stamped the sign onto the "wall", embossed the cardstock to look like paneling and attached the paper pieced sign with foam squares. The boots and hat are also attached with foan squares. Patterned paper is from Crate Paper, all other card stock is from Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co.
Now you can hop over to Kathy's blog to see her awesome sample!

Lois
Vicky
Anne
Pat G.
Karen H.
Patty P.
Mary
Dawn M.
Marilynn
Chrissy
Karen K.
Pam
Debbie
Nancy
Bonnie
Harriet
Kathy
Silvia
Brenda
Mark's Finest Papers

SCS CAS, TLC and Runway Inspired Challenges

2012-01-17T14:44:00.000-08:00

This card came together as a result of several challenges and the CAS Online Cardmaking CLass. The layout is from the CAS153 challenge - color blocking sketch, the technique lovers challenge TLC360 was to use twine and the Runway Inspiration challenge (RIC#4) is to use this picture for inspiration:

I used some Nestabilities to cut out the shapes to create my mask for reverse masking. I used a few different blue inks and a blending tool and colored in each shape. The rainbow and cloud die is a Sizzix Hello Kitty die. I used The Twinery Twine to create the rainbow. The sentiment is from paperTrey Ink.
I am also submitting this to the Moxie Fab World Cool Tools: The Die Cutting Challenge
Thanks for coming by!

Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Co. - Love Remains

2012-01-16T21:00:00.000-08:00

Hello! Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's January Blog Hop!

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Love Remains Featured January 17
Cowgirls Rule Featured January 18
Sending Happy Thoughts Featured January 19
You Are Cherished Featured January 20

I love this rose from Love Remains. I stamped it on the card front and stamped it again on a Post it note so I could cut it out and use it as a mask. Then I stamped the leaves from the set all around the rose. I colored the rose(peach), leaves and background with Copic Markers.

Lois
Vicky
Anne
Pat G.
Karen H.
Patty P.
Mary
Dawn M.
Marilynn
Chrissy
Karen K.
Pam
Debbie
Nancy
Bonnie
Harriet
Kathy
Silvia
Brenda
Mark's Finest Papers

Thanks for coming by!

Thanks a Million

2012-01-15T22:34:00.000-08:00

I created this for the CAS153 challenge on SCS - it was a sketch using color blocking. This is my take on it. I used a Spellbinders Nesting Butterfly die and a Martha Stewart Butterfly punch to make my masks (reverse masking). I used a blending tool and Distressed inks to color in the butterflies. The sentiment from PaperTrey is stamped with SU! Chocolate Chip ink.
I will also submit this to the CAS Online class gallery for the technique lesson.
Thanks for coming by!

Featured Stamper Inspiration

2012-01-14T23:07:00.000-08:00

I created this card for the SCS Featured Stamper - Holstein. Linda has a gorgeous gallery full of white on white cards, wedding cards, dry embossed cards, etc. This card was inspired by two of Linda's cards: Inspirational Card and Wedding Card. I used my Spellbinders Rose Edgeability on the left side of a 4.25" x 11" piece of card stock and embossed the right side of the card stock with a Cuttlebug Roses Embossing Folder. I then scored the folds and embellished the card with pearls.

You could turn the card 90 degrees and have it open from top to bottom as shown in this picture.

I will submit this card to the online class gallery for the inspiration lesson and to the Moxie Fab World Cool Tools Week: Embossing & Debossing Challenge.
Thanks for coming by!

Cowgirls Rule! MFP Sneak Peek

2012-01-14T08:52:00.000-08:00

This is a sneak peek of a soon to be released stamp set from Mark's Finest papers, A Heinrich Co. called Cowgirls Rule. I used Simple Stories Generations patterned papers which I thought went well with this image. I stamped the image with Memento ink and watercolored it with pencils and an aquabrush. I stamped the hat on some scrap vanilla cardstock, watercolored it, cut it out and popped it up with a foam square.
Coming up this week will be 4 days of blog hops featuring the new release and chances to win free stamp sets!
Thanks for coming by!

SNSDC36 Monochromatic FTL173

2012-01-12T21:00:00.000-08:00

It is time for another Sweet ‘N Sassy Challenge and we hope you are ready!

Today's challenge is:

“A Monochromatic Card”

Just a few things to keep in mind as you play....

Please use digital images ONLY for the challenge.

~You don't have to use SNS digi images to play along but we sure do love when you do!

~Please share a link to your creation using the Linky Tools on the SNS Digi Challenge blog. If Linky Tools is down, please add a link with your comment.

~When uploading to online galleries, please use keyword SNSDC36.

I used Milton's Good Book image with a sentiment from the SNS Ocean Paradise set. I typed in the sentiment with approximately the same font as used in the stamp set. I used the FTL173 sketch from the Clean and Simple Stamping blog for my card. The grass was cut using my MFT Grass die.

Thanks for coming by!

Love Remains Sneak Peek

2012-01-11T00:15:00.000-08:00

For Flutter By Wednesday please scroll down to the next post.

This is a sneak peek of Love Remains, a new stamp set being released next week by Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co. I used this week's SCS SC367 sketch. All papers and the paper roses are from Mark's Finest Papers. I used a Craft Concepts embossing folder for the green panel. The rose bud was stamped with Memento ink and colored in with Copic Markers.
Thanks for coming by!

Flutter By Wednesday #185 - Use Bright Colors

2012-01-11T00:01:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Flutter By Wednesday! This week we are getting rid of the winter blahs by using bright colors. Remember to use a butterfly, fairy or an angel on your card with the bright colors and link it directly to InLinkz on the Flutter By Wednesday blog!
I love this image - it is from a new clear stamp set by Just Rite Stampers. I stamped it with Memento Tuxedo Black and colored it with Copic Markers. The circle Nestabilities fit just right for the different size circle images. I also embossed the green strip with a Sizzix embossing folder. This sketch is from the Clean and Simple Online Cardmaking class that I am participating in.
Thanks for coming by!

Blushing Red Riding Hood in Baja- MFP Sneak Peek

2012-01-09T23:22:00.000-08:00

How's that for a title?? That is the title of the SCS color challenge for this week - Blushing Bride, Red Riding Hood and Baja Breeze. I substituted for the colors. This is a sneak peek of a new stamp set from Mark's Finest Papers, A Heinrick Co. called Love Remains. It will be released next week. I colored the roses with Copic Markers and cut them out. They are attached with foam squares on top of the PaperTrey Quadrefoile die cut and the PaperTrey leaf die cuts. All papers are from Mark's Finest Papers.
Thanks for coming by!

CAS Card Class - Sketch 1 Take 2

2012-01-09T08:43:00.000-08:00

I flipped the image and sentiment placement for this card. The image and sentiment are from PaperTrey's Shapes By Design and were stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black and colored with Copics.

To see my first take on this sketch scroll down or click here.

Thanks for coming by!

Ways to Use Die Cuts

2012-01-09T00:01:00.000-08:00

The SCS CAS152 challenge is ways to use die cuts. I love this Memory Box Small Madison Window die. I stamped the image from Mark's Finest Papers A Trip to Lancaster on the card front in a masked area so that it wouldn't show outside of the window. Then I attached the window with foam tape. I embossed around the window to make it look like paneling.

Next I created a card using the negative of a heart die cut and the positive of the flourish that was a part of the heart die. This die is from BossKuts. The sentiment is from Inkadinkado.
Thanks for coming by!

CAS Card Class Sketch 1

2012-01-08T22:48:00.000-08:00

I used a Hero Art background stamp and a sentiment stamp from a Paper and Such stamp set. The flowers are up on foam dots. I used SU! Pretty in Pink ink and a Memento marker and a ruler to draw the dashed lines.

Thanks for coming by!

Cupid Rhubarb

2012-01-08T15:55:00.000-08:00

This card was created for last week's QFTD93 - Ms Boo. I used the CPS250 sketch for the design and cased Ms Boo's It's a Secret card. I printed Cupid Rhubarb, a Sweet 'N Sassy digi onto PaperTrey white card stock and cut him out. He is colored with Copic Markers. The squares were embossed with two different heart embossing folders and attached by foam squares. Rhubarb is also attached with foam squares.
Thanks for coming by!
Supplies: Stamps - Sweet 'N Sassy Digi; Paper - PaperTrey; Ink - Printer Ink; Misc - Embossing Folders, Copic Markers, Stickles, Foam Squares

SNSDC35 - A Recipe Challenge and Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger

2012-01-06T09:45:00.000-08:00

It's Friday so we have a new challenge at Sweet 'N Sassy Digi Challenge!

“A Recipe Challenge”

1. Include a number for your creation

2. Use two different embossing (dry or heat)

3. Use any three colors

Just a few things to keep in mind as you play....

Please use digital images ONLY for the challenge.

~You don't have to use SNS digi images to play along but we sure do love when you do!

~Please share a link to your creation using the Linky Tools feature at the SNSDC blog. If Linky Tools is down, please add a link with your comment.

~When uploading to online galleries, please use keyword SNSDC35.

I am also submitting this to the Moxie Fab Tuesday Trigger challenge: By The Numbers:

I of course was inspired by the numbers but also some of the colors.

Thanks for coming by!

Supplies: Stamps - Celebrate Digi; Ink - Printer ink; Paper - PaperTrey, DCWV; Misc - Nestabilities, Lacy Circles Nestabilities, Cuttlebug Embossing Folders, PaperTrey Number Die, Copic Markers, Watercolor pencils, Aquabrush, Foam Squares

Everyday Miracles

2012-01-06T09:35:00.000-08:00

This is the card I made for the SCS sketch this week. I used one of my favorite Sweet 'N Sassy sets Everyday Miracles and DCWV Linen Closet patterned paper.
Thanks for coming by!

Flutter By Wednesday #184 - Blog Hop!!

2012-01-04T00:01:00.000-08:00

Welcome back to Flutter By Wednesday!! If you came from Danni's blog you are on the right track! If you just happened to come to my blog, you might want to go back to the Flutter By Wednesday blog so you don't miss any of the blog hop and the eligibility to win a prize!
I hope you all had a wonderful holiday and happy new year to you!! We are starting 2012 with a bang here at Flutter By Wednesday, but before I get into that I want to thank all of you that participated in the month long challenge in December. There were so many great projects to check out!
So first off I want to welcome 4 new team members to FBW:
Karen, Lynette, Leanne and Suzanne! Please be sure to stop by and say Hi and check out their awesome creations!
Next I wanted to let you know that this week FBW is sponsored by Bugaboo Digi Stamps. So please be sure to check out the FBW blog to see how you can play along and win a prize! The blog hop starts on the FBW blog anyway - so lets get hopping!
I used the Silhouette-ButterflyFlowers digi from Bugaboo for my card. I printed it onto GinaK Premium Luxury cardstock and colored the background with Copic Markers. I used some orange rhinestones to embellish the flowers and the butterfly. I cut it out with a Nestability and mounted that on a card that was cut out with a Lacy Circle Nestability!
Your next stop on the hop is Anna!
Thanks for coming by!

Friends

2012-01-02T21:53:00.000-08:00

I made this for 2 challenges - CAS151 (beverages) and TLC358 (make it wet). I used this cute image Cup of Cocoa image from Sweet 'N Sassy stamps and colored it with Copic Markers. I used Lace Stickles on the snowflakes.
Thanks for coming by!

Celtic Heart

2012-01-02T09:57:00.000-08:00

I created this for the SCS Inspiration challenge. I LOVE this heart die - it is Celtic Heart by Cheery Lynn. The solid heart inside is from my Nestabilities. Just added a touch of pearls to dress it up.
Thanks for coming by!
Supplies: Paper - Bazzill, Prism; Misc - Cheery Lynn die, Half back pearls, Heart Nestabilities

Happy New Year!!

2011-12-31T22:28:00.000-08:00

SCS Inspiration Challenge Card

2011-12-30T22:41:00.000-08:00

I hadn't participated in the SCS challenges in 10 days and I was going through withdrawals! I finally got some and got motivated by the Inspiration challenge - the site is Embroidery Everywhere and it is great for getting you back into card making if you've been away for a while! I made several cards but will just post one today. My inspiration piece for this card was the Kuna Border Mexican Culture Embroidered Flour Sack Towel.
The design of the towel reminded me of a PaperTrey set I have called Shapes By Design. I stamped an image from that set with Memento Ink and colored it with Copic Markers using the colors in the towel.
Thanks for coming by!

SNSDC34 - Case a DT Member

2011-12-29T21:00:00.000-08:00

I hope everyone enjoyed the holidays! We're back with the weekly SNSS Digi Challenge and this week's challenge is to case a project by one of the DT members. I cased Stephanie's SNSDC30 card which can be seen on her blog Steph's Scrap Happenings. I loved the layout she used. I changed it slightly by eliminating a layer at the top and I did the out of the box technique with the Cupid Rhubarb image.
Now it is your turn to play. Create a new card using digi image(s) and a DT member's card for your inspiration. You do not have to use SNSS digis to play but if you do you will be entered twice for a chance to win some SNSS digis. Please go to the SNSS Digi Challenge blog for the links to the DT member's blogs and to upload a direct link to your project.
Thanks for coming by!
Supplies: Stamps - Sweet 'N Sassy Cupid Rhubarb Digi; Paper - PaperTrey, Basic Grey; Ink - Printer ink; Misc - Copic Markers, Nestabilities, EK Success Border Punch, Brown Pearls, Foam Squares, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Fun with my Friends Kathleen and Mary

2011-12-28T21:42:00.000-08:00

I made this card at my friend Mary's house today. I met Mary and Kathleen at a Zindorf workshop a few years ago. They live about 45 minutes - 1hr from me and we haven't gotten together for such a long time! It was so much fun to finally get together. Kathleen's project was this awesome butterfly card made from 2 memory Box die. I used shiny gold cardstock for the intricately cut part and some gorgeous Washi paper for the wing. The other patterned paper is Stella Rose from MME.

This next card was Mary's project. This is a very deceiving picture - the white butterflies are the negative of a Memory Box Butterfly border die cut from the blue paper. We started with white glossy card stock and stamped a background stamp with Versamark (I used a French Script background). Then we chose three colors of Distress Inks and "mushed" them onto a smooth surface such as glass or plastic and spritzed water on the ink to get them to mix together. We laid the glossy cardstock onto the ink and moved it around until the entire front of the card was covered. We dabbed a baby wipe to remove the excess ink and then heated it with a heat gun. We then finished the card off by punching out the ovals and stamping the sentiment. The embossed resist panel is attached with foam tape so that it is raised off of the white card base.
Thanks for coming by!

Happy Holidays!

2011-12-24T13:03:00.001-08:00

Happy Hanukkah!

2011-12-20T14:12:00.000-08:00

Snow Globe Tag Ornament

2011-12-18T22:00:00.000-08:00

I combined two SCS challenges and came up with this snow globe tag/ornament. The CAS149 challenge was a sketch and the TLC356 challenge was to make a card with a snow globe. This is a Repeat Impressions image which I stamped onto the top fold of a 4.25" square card. I also stamped it onto Crate Paper patterned paper and cut it out for the base. The image is colored with SU! Markers and Frosted Lace Stickles. I cut out the snow globe and added the tag and the ribbon.
Thanks for coming by!

Quick Set of Note Cards

2011-12-17T23:47:00.000-08:00

I made these for the FS challenge on SCS. I love making these one layer quick note cards for gift sets. The flowers are from Inkadinkado and the sentiments are from PaperTrey.

White Winter Flowers

2011-12-16T22:37:00.000-08:00

I created this for a few challenges on SCS this week: QFTD91, WT353 and F4A95. I used shimmery white cardstock and embossed the top panel with two different CB embossing folders. I cut out the poinsettias with my Spellbinders Layering Poinsettia die. I used a metallic gel pen to highlight the top leaves and added a gold pearl to the centers.
Thanks for coming by!

SNSDC33 - A Tag

2011-12-15T21:00:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the Sweet N Sassy Digi Challenge 33 - Create a Tag. I had some premade office tags that I wanted to use. I covered a tag with some Bo Bunny Christmas paper. What is so great about using digi's is that they can be sized to fit a project - which is what I did with Rhubarb's Stocking image. I printed the image out onto cardstock, colored it in with Copic Markers and decorated the stocking with a rhinestone. Then I attached Rhubarb with foam squares. I finished it off with some Cappuccino Twine from The Twinery. The back of the tag has the To and From info.
Now it is your turn to play for a chance to win some digis. Create a new tag using digi images and link it directly to InLinkz on the Sweet 'N Sassy Digi Challenge blog. You don't have to use SNSS digis but if you do you will be entered twice.
Thanks for coming by!

Crazy 4 Cocoa Blog Hop!

2011-12-15T05:00:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Crazy 4 Cocoa blog hop! We all adore Cocoa and thought it would be fun to showcase him all month long. Today, as part of the fun, the Sweet 'n Sassy Design Divas have joined together with a few of the talented Sweet 'n Sassy Digi Challenge ladies to bring a great Cocoa Mouse blog hop to you! Make sure you've got your warm drink and some chocolate...let's get ready to hop!

I used Cocoa's Christmas clear set for my card today. This is also a preview of the Clean and Simple Stamping blog's FTL#171 sketch. I stamped the image with Memento ink and colored it with Copic markers and Spica glitter pen. I fussy cut the image out and mounted it on foam squares. I finished it off with different colored rhinestones for the ornaments.

Next on the hop is Jessica!
Here is the whole list of design team members hopping along today:

Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps

Kim O'Connell
Sandy Domelle

But wait...there's MORE!!! We want YOU to hop along with us! All you have to do is make a card

or project featuring Cocoa Mouse and add your direct link to our linky tool below. One participant (drawn at random) will win their choice of ONE free Cocoa Mouse clear stamp set or FOUR free Cocoa Mouse digis! You have until Saturday, December 17 at 11:30 PM EST to add your

direct link...go get stamping!

Thanks for coming by!

Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Co. Dec Release Blog Hop! - New Pines

2011-12-14T21:00:00.000-08:00

For the WoodwareUSA Sketch post please scroll down or click here.

All the images and the sentiment that I used on my card are from the New Pines set.

Hello! Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's December Blog Hop!

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Pucker Up Featured December 13

Pussy Willows Featured December 14
Ice and Snow Featured December 14

New Pines Featured December 15

Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day for more chances to win! We will announce all four winners on December 16, 2011 on the Mark's Finest Papers blog. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. The winners will be chosen at 11PM EST on Thursday December 15, 2011.

Lois
Vicky
Anne
Connie
Linda
Karen H.
Patty P.
Geri
Dawn M.
Marilynn
Chrissy
Karen K.
Pam
Debbie
Brenda T
Bonnie
Harriet<------- You are here
Tammylee
Silvia
Mark's Finest Papers
Thanks for coming by!

Seasons Greetings - a Woodware Sketch

2011-12-14T20:55:00.000-08:00

I LOVE this poinsettia image from WoodwareUSA's Poinsettia set. It is really fun to color. I used the December sketch from the WoodwareUSA blog - but I took some liberty not to use the horizontal panel and used twine instead - I didn't want to cover up the poinsettia!

Now it is your turn to create a project using this sketch and link it directly to InLinkz on the WoodwareUSA blog!
Thanks for coming by!

Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Co. December Release Blog Hop!

2011-12-13T21:00:00.000-08:00

Hello! Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's December Blog Hop!

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Pucker Up Featured December 13

Pussy Willows Featured December 14
Ice and Snow Featured December 14

New Pines Featured December 15

Lois
Vicky
Anne
Connie
Linda
Karen H.
Patty P.
Geri
Dawn M.
Marilynn
Chrissy
Karen K.
Pam
Debbie
Brenda T
Bonnie
Harriet
Tammylee
Silvia
Mark's Finest Papers
Thanks for coming by!

Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Co. December Release Blog Hop!

2011-12-12T21:00:00.001-08:00

Inside says: Throw them back and demand chocolate!

Hello! Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's December Blog Hop!

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Pucker Up Featured December 13

Pussy Willows Featured December 14
Ice and Snow Featured December 14

New Pines Featured December 15

Lois
Vicky
Anne
Connie
Linda
Karen H.
Patty P.
Geri
Dawn M.
Marilynn
Chrissy
Karen K.
Pam
Debbie
Brenda T
Bonnie
Harriet
Tammylee
Silvia
Mark's Finest Papers
Thanks for coming by!

Take It Easy

2011-12-11T21:47:00.000-08:00

This card is for the SCS weekly CAS challenge. The theme is - Chill Out. I thought these two cuties looked like they were totally chillin'! I colored the image with water color pencils and an aquabrush and cut it out with a Labels 8 Nestability. I embossed the card base and attached the image with foam squares.
Thanks for coming by!

Love Ewe

2011-12-11T10:04:00.000-08:00

This was created for the Featured Stamper challenge at SCS. I enjoyed making a card that wasn't a holiday card! The FS is Pegmac71 and this is the card that I cased. The image and sentiment are from Unity.
Thanks for coming by!

SNSDC32 - Tea Party

2011-12-08T21:00:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the Sweet N' Sassy Digi Challenge (SNSDC) #32. This week's challenge is to make a card with a Tea Party theme (or any warm drink). I used the Snowman Soup digi but I think this really could be used for a peppermint hot chocolate, coffee or tea! I used the SSS137 sketch for this week.
Now it is your turn to play:

Every card you enter throughout December, you will get one entry to be eligible for winning 3 digis of your choice from the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps store. Plus, if your card is used SNSS digi stamps, it will be two entries!! Be sure to play along every week... The more you play and/or use SNS digis, the more chances you get to win!!

Thanks for coming by!
I am also submitting this to The Friday Mashup #36 - Snowman

Pucker Up!

2011-12-07T21:49:00.000-08:00

This is a sneak peek of a new Mark's Finest Papers, a Heinrich Co. called Pucker Up. I used the sketch from this week's SCS sketch challenge. I colored the image with Copic markers. The sentiment is from another soon to be released set called Pussy Willows. The patterned papers are Memory Box Homespun.
Next week we will have a MFP blog hop with chances to win some stamp sets!
Thanks for coming by!

Flutter By Wednesday #183 - Open Challenge for December

2011-12-07T00:05:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the last Flutter By Wednesday challenge for 2011. This is an open challenge and you can link up your cards all month long directly to InLinkz on the Flutter By Wednesday blog - as many as you want. Just remember to include a butterfly, fairy or an angel!
I used some Jenny Bowlin butterfly stickers on my card today.
Thanks for stopping by!

More Holiday Cards

2011-12-05T23:36:00.000-08:00

The color challenge at SCS really lends to holiday cards - Wild Wasabi, Real Red and Very Vanilla. I created this card first and decided to make lots of these - they are easy and quick! I used the ornament image from PaperTrey's Holiday Button Bits.

This is the other card I made using the SCS challenge colors. This image is from Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Co. A Trip to Lancaster. I stamped a holiday greeting on the inside. I used the sketch from Card patterns 144 for this card.
Thanks for coming by!

Jolly Holly Christmas - 2 Versions

2011-12-04T21:58:00.000-08:00

I created this for two challenges on SCS today: the CAS147 - to use twine and TLC354 - Button Art. I used the PaperTrey Holiday Button Bits and used a ruler and Copic Multiliner for the frame.
Then I decided to take the Twine challenge one more step and this is the result:

I'm not sure if I like it with the twine for a frame or not! What do you think?
Thanks for coming by!

SNSDC31 - Christmas Gift

2011-12-01T21:00:00.000-08:00

Welcome to this week's SNSDC31 - we were challenged to create a Christmas gift using our digi images. Anything but a card is really a challenge for me!! I have a few $1 wooden frames from Michaels so I decided to alter one for a Christmas gift. I covered the frame with patterned paper from Making Memories. Then I printed out Cocoa's Christmas Tree onto white card stock. I colored the image in with Copic Markers and cut it out. The tree is decorated with various rhinestones and silver half pearls and attached to the frame with foam squares. The ribbon/bow is also from Sweet 'N Sassy.
Here is a close up picture of Cocoa's Christmas Tree:

Now it is your turn to play! Remember, for every card you enter throughout December, you will get one entry to be eligible for winning 3 digis of your choice from the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps store. Plus, if your card uses SNSS digi stamps, you will get two entries!! Be sure to play along every week... The more you play and/or use SNS digis, the more chances you get to win!!
Thanks for coming by!

Faux Letterpress and an MFP Sneak Peek!

2011-11-30T23:48:00.000-08:00

This is for the SCS WT351 challenge - Faux Letterpress Technique (ink up an embossing folder). I used the colors from CR84FN43 - Brown, Tan, Green and MJ's Lunchtime Sketch TSSC202. This is a sneak peek of a soon to be released stamp set from Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Co. called Ice & Snow. I stamped the trees first with Rich Cocoa ink, then stamped them again a little off to the right of the original image with Desert Sand to give it some shading and a bit more dimension.
I inked the Sizzix embossing folder (backside) with Desert Sand ink and ran white card stock through my Big Shot. I did the same thing using Bamboo Shoots ink with another piece of white card stock.
Thanks for coming by!
Supplies: Stamps - Mark's Finest papers a Heinrich Co.; Paper - Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Co.; Ink - Memento; Misc - Sizzix Embossing Folder, Foam Squares

Flutter By Wednesday #182 - Recipe Challenge!

2011-11-30T00:05:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Flutter By Wednesday #182. This week's challenge is a recipe: the color blue, lace, at least 3 flowers and at least one butterfly. When I saw the recipe I knew I had the perfect digi image for it - The butterfly image has 3 flowers as part of the image! So I just had to get the color blue in there and some lace! My lace is the lacy Spellbinders border.
Now it is your turn to play - just create a new project that uses the recipe and then link it directly to InLinkz on the Flutter By Wednesday blog.
Thanks for coming by!
Supplies: Stamps - Digi (unknown); Paper - PaperTrey, Mark's Finest Papers; Ink - Printer, Memento; Misc - Blender Tool, Labels 2 Nestabilities, Spellbinders border die, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Foam Squares

SNSDC30 - Favorite Things

2011-11-24T21:00:00.000-08:00

Welcome to a new Sweet 'N Sassy Digi challenge! This week we are to use our favorite things when making our card. Rhubarb is my favorite SNSS digi character! Though I will admit I really love Cocoa too! I used Rhubarb's Candy Cane Digi Stamp for today's card. Another favorite thing of mine are my dies - and I just got this one this week so I had to use it!!
Now it is your turn to play! Remember, for every card you enter throughout November, you will get one entry to be eligible for winning 3 digis of your choice from the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps store. Plus, if your card uses SNSS digi stamps, you will get two entries!! Be sure to play along every week... The more you play and/or use SNS digis, the more chances you get to win!!
In addition to the regular monthly challenge prize, ONE participant, chosen randomly, will receive 4 free digis EACH WEEK!! Like our regular challenge, no requirements to use SNSS Digi stamps as long as your images are digital.
Thanks for coming by!

Flutter By Wednesday #181 - Open Challenge

2011-11-23T00:05:00.000-08:00

This is my second post for today. If you are looking for the Mark's Finest Papers Blog Hop Day #3 please scroll down or click here.

Welcome to Flutter By Wednesday #181! This week we have an open challenge and our sponsor is Paper Pretties. I used the Butterfly Blossoms digi from Paper Pretties and colored it with Copics and water color pencils and an aquabrush. I used the Lunchtime Sketch 201 (TSSC201) from The Technostamper blog.

Now it is your turn to play - just remember to include a butterfly, fairy or an angel on your project. Then link it up to InLinkz on the Flutter By Wednesday blog!
Supplies: Stamps - Paper Pretties Digi stamp; Ink - Printer Ink; Paper - Water color paper, PaperTrey; Misc - Nestabilities, Copic Markers, Water color pencils, Aquabrush, Foam Squares

Mark's Finest Papers November Release Blog Hop - Day #3

2011-11-22T21:00:00.000-08:00

Hello! Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's November Blog Hop!

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Peaceful Nuthatch

A Trip to Lancaster

What a Fox

I used an image from What a Fox set and the sentiment is from Peaceful Nuthatch. After stamping the image I masked the top and bottom of the image with Post-It notes and sponged in the colors. I then colored the fox with watercolor pencils and an aquabrush. After removing the masks I stamped the sentiment.

Please hop along with us! You have a chance to win one of the above stamp sets! Just comment on the following blogs (don't forget this one), each day! We will announce all three winners on Thanksgiving Day. You can go back and comment if you missed a day. The winners will be chosen at 11PM EST on Wednesday November 23, 2011.

Lois
Vicky
Anne
Connie
Linda
Karen H.
Patty P.
Geri
Dawn M.
Marilynn
Chrissy
Karen K.
Pam
Debbie
Brenda T
Bonnie
Harriet
Mark's Finest Papers

Thanks for coming by!

Mark's Finest Papers November Release Blog Hop - Day #2

2011-11-21T21:00:00.000-08:00

Hello! Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's November Blog Hop!

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Peaceful Nuthatch

A Trip to Lancaster

What a Fox

Lois

Vicky
Anne
Connie
Linda
Karen H.
Patty P.
Geri
Dawn M.
Marilynn
Chrissy
Karen K.
Pam
Debbie
Brenda T
Bonnie
Harriet
Mark's Finest Papers

Mark's Finest Papers November Release Blog Hop - Peaceful Nuthatch

2011-11-20T21:00:00.000-08:00

Hello! Welcome to Mark's Finest Papers a Heinrich Company's November Blog Hop!

This month's New Stamp Set Releases are

Peaceful Nuthatch

A Trip to Lancaster

What a Fox

Lois

Vicky
Anne
Connie
Linda
Karen H.
Patty P.
Geri
Dawn M.
Marilynn
Chrissy
Karen K.
Pam
Debbie
Brenda T
Bonnie
Harriet- You are here!
Mark's Finest Papers
I am also submitting this to Speedy the Cat's Friends Challenge - to use black, white and one other color.

SNSDC29 - Birds

2011-11-17T21:00:00.000-08:00

This week's Sweet 'N Sassy Digi Challenge is to use a bird on your card or project. I used the lovely Chickadee image. The Memory Box papers that I used went perfectly with this image.

Now it is your turn to play. Remember for every card you enter throughout November, you will get one entry to be eligible for winning 3 digis of your choice from the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps store. Plus, if your card uses SNSS digi stamps, you will be entered twice!! Be sure to play along every week... The more you play and/or use SNS digis, the more chances you get to win!!

We have ONE MORE exciting prize during November!!

In addition to the regular monthly challenge prize, EACH WEEK one participant, chosen randomly, will receive 4 free digis!!

Like our regular challenge, there are no requirements to use SNSS Digi stamps as long as your images are digital.

I am looking forward to seeing your creations. Thanks for coming by!

WoodwareUSA Sketch

2011-11-17T00:01:00.000-08:00

The WoodwareUSA blog has been pretty quiet this last month while the challenges were being revamped. This month we have a sketch to inspire you:

Here is my take on the sketch:

I used an image from the cute WoodwareUSA Polar Bears set and stamped it onto white shimmery cardstock. It was cut out with an oval Nestability and attached with foam squares. I used Night Sky shimmery paper from PaperTrey for the sky and tore some of the white shimmery card stock for the snowy hills. I applied Art Institute white glitter to the snowy edges with my Quickie glue pen. The sentiment is also from the Polar Bears set.
Thanks for coming by!

Flutter By Wednesday #180 - Open Challenge

2011-11-16T00:05:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Flutter By Wednesday! This week we have an open challenge - so anything goes as long as you include a butterfly, fairy or an angel! Also, this week we welcome Amanda to the Flutter By team! Check out Amanda's blog - you won't be disappointed. AND we have an awesome guest designer this week - Jessica Deidrich of the Whimsical Butterfly! When you complete your new project with a butterfly, fairy or an angel, link it directly to InLinkz on the Flutter By Wednesday blog.
Now on to my cards - I got some new toys yesterday and had to try them out right away. These cards were made with a Hero Arts A2 sized collage image and then dry embossed with a companion Sizzix embossing folder. I used All Night Media fall variegated dye ink over the entire image and stamped it onto white card stock. Then I lined it up in the embossing folder and ran it through my Big Shot. The large butterfly, Friend sentiment and the flowers are embossed - it is hard to see the raised areas in the photo. I then mounted it onto blue cardstock.

The next card I made is a one layer card. I stamped the image with Memento ink directly onto the card front and colored in the butterfly and flowers with Copic markers. After I colored the image I ran it through with the companion embossing folder.

These were really quick cards to make and fun too!
Thanks for coming by!

A Case of a Case

2011-11-15T08:41:00.000-08:00

I am having fun with my Spellbinders Poinsettia Die set. This card is a case of Kittie747's case of Itsapassion's card on SCS. I used this week's color challenge colors: Lucky Limeade, Baja Breeze, Calypso Coral (I used substitutes).
Thanks for coming by!
Supplies: Paper - Bazzill, Mark's Finest Papers; Misc - Spellbinders Poinsettia Dies, Nestabilities, Gold Pearls, Foam Squares

Peace

2011-11-11T22:00:00.000-08:00

I created this for one of the MINI VSN challenges on SCS this weekend. This one was to create an all white card with shimmer, glitter, etc. I used PaperTrey Shimmer White card stock and embossed it with a CB embossing folder. I used the Peace die from PaperTrey to cut out the sentiment and I used a shiny satin ribbon.
Thanks for coming by!

SNSDC28 - Paper Piecing - Snowman Soup

2011-11-10T21:00:00.000-08:00

This week our challenge at the Sweet 'N Sassy Digi Blog is to use paper piecing. I am just getting used to working with digis and this is the first time I have done paper piecing with them. I paper pieced the soup mug and the snowman's hat and scarf of the Snowman Soup Digital Image with some papers from and old DCWV Winter Mat Stack. I printed the image three times - one on white card stock for the base image and cut out with a Nestability. For the paper piecing I used computer paper and adhered the patterned papers with removable tape and printed the image on each paper. The rest of the image was colored with Copic markers. I used the current Sweet Stop Sketch challenge - SSS133 for my card.
Now it is your turn to play for a chance to win some SNSS digis! Please go to the SNSS Digi blog for the details and while you are there please check out what the rest of the digi team created using the paper piecing technique!
Thanks for coming by!
Supplies: Stamps - Sweet 'N Sassy Snowman Soup Digi; Paper - PaperTrey, DCWV; Ink - Printer ink; Misc - Copic Markers, CB Embossing Folder, Foam Squares, The Twinery Twine

Flutter By Wednesday #179 - Friendship Theme

2011-11-09T00:01:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Flutter By Wednesday 179. Our theme this week is Friendship and include a butterfly, fairy or an angel. I wanted to make a one layer card so I embossed the left side of the card front with a Sizzix embossing folder. I stamped the Sweet 'N Sassy flower/butterfly image on the right side and over stamped the sentiment which is also from Sweet 'N Sassy. I used SU! markers and an aquabrush to water color the image. I used the colors from this week's SCS color challenge - Cajun Craze (I used Really Rust), Turquoise and Kraft (I used Creamy Caramel).
Now it is your turn to play - create a new card with a friendship theme and don't forget to include a butterfly, fairy or an angel. Then link it directly to InLinkz on the Flutter By Wednesday blog. Don't forget to stop by the other Flutter By's blogs for more inspiration - their blog links are on my side bar.
Thanks for coming by!

Happy 4th Birthday Sweet 'N Sassy!! Blog Hop!!

2011-11-07T05:00:00.000-08:00

Hello and welcome to the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Birthday Blog Hop! Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps is so excited to be celebrating four wonderful years! A fantastic group of Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps design team members past and present, along with some special friends, have put together this fabulous Birthday Blog Hop to kick off a whole month of fun. We have 36 stops so the hop will take place over three days - feel free to take your time visiting each blog! You have until 11:59pm EST November 9th to leave comments on as many blogs as you can. On Saturday, November 12th Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps will announce FOUR winners (chosen at random from comments on random stops along the hop); each lucky winner will receive a prize pack including stamps, dies, paper & twine valued at $40!

If you have been following along already you should have come from **Lydia Fiedler's blog**. If you are only starting here, please head back to the SNSS blog and go from there. You won't want to miss any stops along the way! Also, don't forget to comment on as many stops as you can....the more comments the better your chance of winning one of the fabulous prize packs! :)

Here is what I created for the hop:

This cake card was created from the Flower Cake digi that Korin created to celebrate SNSS' 4th birthday and the Winter release of images. I sized the digi to 4.25" x 5.5" and positioned the image to print it onto cardstock at where the card fold would be. Then I scored and folded the cardstock and cut the shape out. The image was colored with Memento markers.

Your next stop on the hop is **Makiko Jones**, but just in case there are any hiccups, here is the whole list of celebrants on this party train:

Korin Sutherland

Holly McMillen

SNSDC28 - Christmas/Holiday

2011-11-03T21:00:00.000-07:00

I am excited to announce that I am now a part of the Sweet 'N Sassy Digi DT for the next 3 months! There is a digi challenge every Friday at the SNSS Digi Challenge Blog. For every card that you submit into the challenges for the month you get entered for a chance to win 3 digis. However this month, since we are celebrating SNSS's 4th birthday, Korin will be giving away 4 digis each week of November to one lucky player. You don't even need to use SNSS digis but if you have them we love to see them!
Our challenge this week is to create a Christmas/Holiday themed card. I used Rhubarb's Candycane digi stamp and printed it onto the front of the cardstock. I colored Rhubarb with water color pencils and an aquabrush. Then I embossed another piece of cardstock and used an oval Nestability to cut out a window and attached it to the card front with foam squares.
Thanks for coming by!
Supplies: Stamps - Sweet 'N Sassy Digital; Paper - PaperTrey; Ink - Printer Ink; Misc - Water color pencils, Aquabrush, Foam Squares, Nestability, Quickutz Holiday Wods embossing folder.

Sweet 'N Sassy Winter Release Blog Hop

2011-11-03T05:00:00.000-07:00

Hello and welcome to the Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps Release Day Blog Hop! This month we have are doing something really fun - the Design Divas and the Digi Team are hopping together, to celebrate the fabulous clear stamps, digis, and dies being released tonight!! Grab your favorite cuppa and maybe some of that yummy chocolate the kids collected this week ;) and get ready for some amazing eye candy! Don't forget to join us tonight at 8:00PM EST in our member company forums over on Splitcoaststampers - we have a great release party planned! There will be full reveals of all of the stamp sets, digis and dies, plus challenges AND prizes!!!

If you have been following along already you should have come from Bridget's blog. If you are only starting here, please head back to the SNSS blog and go from there. You won't want to miss any stops along the way! Once you have stopped by each blog and left a comment, go back to the SNSS blog and leave a comment letting us know what you think of our November release. You won't want to forget this step because we've got a HUGE prize up for grabs.....the ENTIRE NOVEMBER RELEASE valued at over $130!!!!!....that's 6 stamp sets, 3 die sets and 11 digis!! Tonight at the release party we'll announce our randomly drawn winner from the comments on this post.

Here is what I created for today's hop:

I used the Rhubarb's Stocking digi that will be released tonight. I colored Rhubarb with watercolor pencils and an aquabrush and used a red Spica glitter pen for the stocking. The sentiment and patterned paper are from the Rhubarb's Christmas October stamp kit.

Your next stop on the hop is **Monika Davis**, but just in case there are any hiccups, here is the whole list of team members sharing new release goodness today:

RELEASE PARTY TONIGHT:

Don't forget to join us tonight at 8:00PM EST in our member company forums over on Splitcoaststampers - we have a great release party planned! There will be full reveals of all of the stamp sets, digis and dies, plus challenges AND more prizes!!!

Happy hopping!!!! See you TONIGHT!

Flutter By Wednesday #178 - Thankful/Gratitude Theme

2011-11-01T23:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Flutter By Wednesday! This week's is a theme challenge - thankful/gratitude. I used this week's SCS color and sketch challenges for this card. I love the CAS layout! The butterfly is a Cheery Lynn Designs die cut - I love how lacy it is!
Now it is your turn to play. Create a new project inspired by the thankful/gratitude theme and be sure to include a butterfly, fairy or an angel. Then link it directly to InLinkz on the Flutter By Wednesday blog!
Thanks for coming by!
Supplies: Stamps - PaperTrey (sentiment); Paper - Bazzill, PaperTrey; Ink - Scarlet Jewel; Misc - Cheery Lynn Designs Butterfly Die, Ribbon

Golden Poppies

2011-10-31T23:12:00.000-07:00

Today I have another card with the image that I used in the card from yesterday's post. This time it is using colors for the SCS color challenge: More Mustard, Always Artichoke and Bravo Burgandy (I had to use substitutes). This allowed me to color the poppies like Calif's state flower - the golden poppy! I used copic markers to color the image. I used a CB embossing folder on the panels and finished it off with a ribbon.
Thanks for coming by!
Supplies: Stamps - McMahon Five Designs Digi; Paper - Bazzill, PaperTrey; Ink - Printer; Misc - CB Embossing Folder, Copic Markers, Foam Squares, Ribbon

Frilly Poppies

2011-10-30T21:54:00.000-07:00

I created this card for two SCS challenges: the Featured Stamper (FS) and the HYCCT1130 (Frilly paper Ribbons). I cased Michelle's Inspired Floral card and cased a layout from Silke which you can see here. I was so inspired by Michelle's image that I went to McMahon Five Designs and purchased the digi!! I colored it with Copic markers, cut it out and matted it with a MFT Die-namics Doily Die. The patterned papers are Memory Box Brioche. The bow was made from the same patterned paper.
Thanks for coming by!
Supplies: Stamps - Stained Glass Poppies Digi; Paper - PaperTrey, Memory Box; Ink - Printer ink; Misc - Copic Markers, MFT Die-namics Doily Die, Foam Squares, Button, The Twinery Twine

Everyday Miracles

2011-10-29T23:00:00.000-07:00

I created this for the HYCCT1129 which was to create a card with words of encouragement or hope as the focal point. I was inspired by this card by DawnL. The embossing folder is by Craft Concepts. The butterfly and sentiment are from Sweet 'N Sassy's Everyday Miracles - one of my favorite sets! The butterfly is colored with Copic Markers and is popped up on foam squares.
Thanks for coming by!

Speedy the Cat Friends Challenge #79 - Use Scraps

2011-10-28T21:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Speedy the Cat's Friends challenge #79. This week's challenge is to use scraps. I have way too many scraps so I was happy to be challenged to use them! I used the leaf image from Autumn Glory and the sentiment from Thankful Mums and Pumpkins. The card stock is from Mark's Finest Papers and the patterned papers are Bo Bunny.
Now it is your turn to play. Create a new card or project and lnk it directly to InLinkz on the MFT blog for a chance to win a new stamp set. If you use MFP images you will be entered twice!
Thanks for coming by!

My Happy Place and CTD165

2011-10-27T22:53:00.000-07:00

I created this card for the HYCCT challenge - to create a card inspired by my happy place. I love being by the ocean or any large body of water. When I saw the colors for the CTD165 I knew what I wanted to do. I colored the palm tree with SU! markers, stamped it and cut it out. The card front is sponged with a blending tool and I used a post-it note to mask off the line where the sky and water meet. I cut out a circle with a Nestability and sponged on the colors and stamped the sentiment. The palm tree is attached with Foam Squares.
Thanks for coming by!
Supplies: Stamps - Innovative Stamp Creations, Avocado Arts (sentiment); Paper - PaperTrey; Ink - Adirondack, Memento, SU!; Misc - Nestability, Sponges, Blending Tool, Post-It Note, FOam Squares

Mark's Finest Papers 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop - Day 11

2011-10-26T21:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop! We have four samples each day for our hop! Please visit each of the following blogs for holiday inspiration! Start off tomorrow on the MFP Blog for more inspiration!
Day 11 Decorated Gift Box Oct 27
Harriet

Debbie M

Carol
Peggysue

I started out with white cardstock and stamped the cardinals from the Cardinals in Winter stamp set randomly with Memento ink. Then I stamped the sentiment from the same stamp set randomly as well. I colored the images in with Copic markers. I used the paper to cover a jewelry gift box and I also cut a tag out of it as well with a SU! tag punch. The twine, ribbon and paper are all from Mark's Finest Papers.
Thanks for coming by!

Flutter By Wednesday #177 - Halloween Colors

2011-10-25T23:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Flutter By Wednesday #177! This week our challenge is to use Halloween colors: orange, purple, green, black on your project and don't forget to use a butterfly, fairy or an angel! Please link your card/project directly to InLinkz on the Flutter By Wednesday blog so we can all check it out!
I used the Fall to Layout 163 from the Clean and Simple Stamping blog for my layout and I used the smallest Spellbinders Butterfly Nestability to cut the butterflies out of the card front. I then cut a 1" square of each color and glued them behind the card front. Then sentiment is from PaperTrey. I am submitting this also to the HYCCT1125 challenge to create a birthday card. I thought this would be perfect for a Halloween birthday!
Thanks for coming by!
Supplies: Stamps - PaperTrey; Paper - PaperTrey, DCWV cardstock; Ink - Memento; Misc - Butterfly Nestabilities

CPS Sketch 241

2011-10-24T22:40:00.000-07:00

This card was created for a combination of challenges - I used CPS241 for the layout, the colors from the SCS CC346 and used water colors for HYCCT1117 (use any kind of paint).
Thanks for coming by!
Supplies: Stamps - Heartfelt Creations; Paper - paperTrey; Ink - Memento; Misc - Rich Razzleberry Marker, Aquabrush, Copic Markers, Nestabilities, Foam Squares

SCS CAS141 Challenge

2011-10-23T22:07:00.000-07:00

I made two quick and easy cards for the CAS challenge on SCS and both cards are for the HYCCT challenges which will be sent to the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

This first one uses Kraft paper for the card base. The patterned papers are from MME Lost and Found. The sentiment is from Avocado Arts. I used a Bosskutz die to create the butterfly.

On this next card I used a new butterfly die from Cheery Lynn Designs. It is called Small Lace Faerie Queen - isn't it awesome?? I embossed the background panel with a Cuttlebug Embossing Folder and used another sentiment from Avocado Arts.
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More Emboss Resist

2011-10-23T08:52:00.000-07:00

I have really been enjoying using the emboss resist technique lately. I created this card for the SCS QFTD challenge and for one of the HYCCT challenges.
Supplies: Stamps - SU! Inspired By Nature, Sweet 'N Sassy (sentiment); Paper - PaperTrey; Ink - Adirondack; Misc - Blender Tool, MS Butterfly punch, Twine, Rhinestones

Mark's Finest Papers 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop - Day 6

2011-10-21T21:00:00.000-07:00

Speedy the Cat at Mark's Finest Papers likes to get a head start on special Christmas gifts and memories for friends and family. He gathered the design team at Mark's Finest Papers to bring you 12 days of exciting paper crafting gift ideas to get that holiday mojo flowing. The hop runs for 12 consecutive days, starting October 17th! Begin your holiday hop at Speedy's home base, the Mark's Finest Papers blog and relax with a cup of eggnog (or sprig of catnip, your choice) as Speedy leads you though a short, daily hop. You'll find your holiday paper crafting ideas and supplies at Mark's Finest Papers.
Welcome to the 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop! We have four samples each day for our hop! Please visit each of the following blogs for holiday inspiration! Start off tomorrow on the MFP Blog for more inspiration!
Day 6 Altered Frame Oct 22
Harriet
Debbie
Liz
Vicky

I altered a wooden frame that I got at Michaels for $1. I covered the frame with Memory Box Mistletoe papers and sanded the edges. I stamped the Poinsettia Wreath from MFP's Seasonal Poinsettias on the Memory Box Mistletoe paper, cut it out and attached it with Foam Squares. I stamped the sentiment Joy from the same stamp set in the center of the wreath directly on the frame. I did the same with the images (holly berries and leaves, poinsettia and sentiment) and sentiment from a up coming set from MFP on the bottom of the frame.

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Brave Heart

2011-10-20T17:20:00.000-07:00

I created this for the HYCCT1112 challenge on SCS using this week's FTL163 from the Clean and Simple Stamping blog. The HYCCT1112 challenge was to use at least 1 heart on your card. This card will be going to the MD Anderson Cancer Center with the rest of the cards I've made for this month long challenge.
Thanks for coming by!
Supplies: Stamps - Avocado Arts; Paper - PaperTrey, Daisy D's; Ink - Versafine Onyx Black; Misc - Heart Nestabilities, Foam Squares

SNSS and The Twinery Blog Hop

2011-10-19T05:00:00.000-07:00

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Welcome to the Sweet 'N Sassy and The Twinery Blog Hop. If you just came from Jen Carter's blog, Jen's Ink Spot you are right on track. If you haven't you might want to start at the beginning of the hop (at The Twinery Blog) so you don't miss any of the eye candy from the Twinery's and SNSS' Design Teams.

Sweet 'N Sassy stamps

and The Twinery

have teamed up for a fabulous blog hop featuring both companies' great products.
You have likely seen the beautiful Twinery twine on many of the SNSS DT projects since it is sold in the SNSS store.

Here is my card using The Twinery's Twine and the Sweet 'N Sassy Change of Seasons stamp set and matching die. I stamped the leaves with Versamark ink and clear embossed them. With a blending tool I sponged on More Mustard, Tim Holtz Tea Dye and Real Rust inks over the leaves. I cleaned off the ink on the leaves with a cloth. I used one of the die to cut a leaf from the sponged paper and attached it with a foam square to the card. I then wrapped the twine around the inked panel a few times and attached the button and tied a bow. This panel was mounted on cream cardstock.

Here is the wonderful prize that The Twinery has up for grabs wit today's hop, The Ultimate Color Sampler Pack valued at $25:

Here is our SNSS prize .... the Season of Change stamp set and Die bundle, valued at $28.

For a chance to win one of these wonderful prizes you MUST comment on each blog in the hop. Winners will be announced on Sunday, October 23rd on the Twinery blog as well as on the SNSS blog.

So your next stop is at Sheri Twing's blog - have fun and good luck!

The hop starts at The Twinery Blog and here is the line up in case there is a broken link:
The Twinery
http://www.thetwineryblog.com/

Sweet & Sassy Stamps
http://sweetnsassystamps.blogspot.com

Julie Ranae
http://juliesopenwindow.blogspot.com/

Bridget Finlay
http://bridgetspaperblessings.blogspot.com/

Cathy McCauley
http://goldeninkspirations.blogspot.com/

Katrina Hunt
http://www.paperscissorsandglue.blogspot.com/

Dina Kowal
http://mamadinis.blogspot.com/

Jen Carter
http://www.jensinkspot.blogspot.com/

Harriet Skelly - you are here
http://allycatcards.blogspot.com/

Sheri Twing
http://www.auntierere.blogspot.com/

Janette Olen:
http://stampinwithstyle.blogspot.com/

Emily Leiphart
http://www.leiphartonart.blogspot.com/

Jessica Fick:
http://iembellish.blogspot.com/

Tifany DeGough
http://www.inkblotsbytrd.blogspot.com/

Julia Aston:
http://createwithjulia.blogspot.com/

Hera Frei
http://cappuccinoandcolour.blogspot.com/

Kim Schofield:
http://paperiepetals.blogspot.com/

Jenny Suchin
http://suchins.blogspot.com/

Korin Sutherland:
http://rejoicingeverymoment.blogspot.com/

Monique Hansen
http://fortheloveofpaper-moniques.blogspot.com/

Monika Davis:
http://stampnmad.typepad.com/mad_stamper/

Grace Hester
http://www.gracehester.typepad.com/

Taylor Usry:
http://taylorusry.blogspot.com/

Caroline Stender
http://mypapertreats.blogspot.com/

Mary Marsh
http://thecharmedlife-maryr917.blogspot.com/

Holly McMillen
http://toyzhaven.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/

Thanks for coming by!

Flutter By Wednesday #176 - Open Challenge

2011-10-19T00:05:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Flutter By Wednesday! This week we have an open challenge - just remember to include a butterfly, fairy or an angel on your project and link it directly to InLinkz on the Flutter By Wednesday blog. For more inspiration please check out the rest of the Flutter By's blogs - they ar listed on my side bar. We also have a guest designer with us today - Amanda R and you can visit her at her blog - Cards, Cats and Copics (I think I have a lot in common with Amanda!).
My card was made for two other challenges - this week's SCS sketch challenge (SC355) and for the HYCCT1118 - to use purple on your card. I have been trying to get all of the HYCCT challenges done and all the cards will go to MD Anderson Cancer Center. I did a color wash on water color paper with Twinking H2O's and an aquabrush. When it was dry I stamped the butterfly and sentiment with Versafine Onyx Black. All panels are matted with black card stock. The image panel is popped up with foam squares.
Thanks for coming by!
Supplies: Stamps - Stampendous, Sweet 'N Sassy (sentiment); Paper - Mark's Finest Papers, Water color paper; Ink - Versafine Onyx Black; Misc - Twinkling H2O's, Aquabrush, Foam Squares

MFP's 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop

2011-10-16T22:56:00.000-07:00

Speedy the Cat at Mark's Finest Papers likes to get a head start on special Christmas gifts and memories for friends and family. He gathered the design team at Mark's Finest Papers to bring you 12 days of exciting paper crafting gift ideas to get that holiday mojo flowing. The hop runs for 12 consecutive days, starting October 17th! Begin your holiday hop at Speedy's home base, the Mark's Finest Papers blog and relax with a cup of eggnog (or sprig of catnip, your choice) as Speedy leads you though a short, daily hop. You'll find your holiday paper crafting ideas and supplies at Mark's Finest Papers.

Welcome to the 12 Days of Christmas Blog Hop! We have four samples each day for our hop! Please visit each of the following blogs for holiday inspiration! Start off on the MFP Blog for more inspiration!

Day 1 Bind-It-All Oct 17

Patty

Lois

Markie

Faith

Flower Frame

2011-10-16T08:16:00.000-07:00

I made this card for the SCS Featured Stamper challenge - case a card from Dawn's (Dostamping) gallery. Wow what a gallery - Dawn is new to me and she has an awesome gallery of various style cards and projects. I cased her Framed Flowers Notecard. I kept the layout the same and changed the images and colors.
Thanks for coming by!
Supplies: Stamps - PaperTrey Daydreamer, Avocado Arts (sentiment); Paper - PaperTrey; Ink - Raspberry Fizz, Memento Bamboo Shoots, Versafine Onyz Black; Misc - Ruler, Copic Multiliner Pen

Speedy the Cat Friends Challenge #77 - Seeing Double

2011-10-14T21:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Speedy the Cat's Friends challenge #77 - Seeing Double (use an image more than once). I stamped the leaf from Mark's Finest Papers Autumn Glory multiple times with More Mustard ink. The sentiment is stamped in Chocolate Chip ink. The paper strips are from Basic Grey Indian Summer and the cardbase is embossed with a Sizzix embossing folder. I finished it off with 3 brown pearls on the main image panel. All papers used here are from Mark's Finest Papers.
Now it is your turn to play - just create a new card using an image more than once and link it directly ti InLinkz on Mark's Finest Papers blog for a chance to win a not yet released stamp set. If you use MFP images your name will be entered twice!
I am entering this in Pals Paper Arts 115 Fall/Thanksgiving challenge.
Thanks for coming by!

Mark's Finest Papers October Release - Cardinals In Winter

2011-10-12T21:00:00.000-07:00

Hello! Welcome to the October 2011 MFP New Releases Blog Hop!

This month's new releases are: Holly Greetings, Christmas in the Country, Snowball?, Country Thanksgiving, Cardinals in Winter, and Ginger Cookies.For your convenience, all these sets are available TODAY at Mark's Finest Papers.

So, do you want to WIN today's Featured Stamp Sets: Country Thanksgiving and Cardinals in Winter? (If you don't want to wait to win, you can always purchase the sets right away! We'll substitute a set from NEXT month's release if today's winner has already purchased this set!)

For your chance to win: Comment on the following Design Team members' blogs TODAY before midnight EDT. There will be ONE random winner chosen from the comments on today's Blog Hop blogs. That winner will win Country Thanksgiving and Cardinals in Winter. We will announce the winner's name on tomorrow's MFP blog post.

Emily
Nancyruth
Neva
Faith
Dawn
Marilynn
Patricia
Chrissy
Karen
Pam
Joanne
Markie
Carol
Mark’s Finest Papers

I used Memory Box patterned papers for my background and the SCS sketch from last week.
Thanks for coming by!

Flutter By Wednesday #175 - Use Scraps!

2011-10-11T22:18:00.000-07:00

This is my second post for today. For Mark's Finest Papers October Release samples please scroll down.

Welcome to Flutter By Wednesday! Today we we welcome our special guest designer Barbara from Forgotten Scraps - which is quite appropriate for our challenge today which is to use scraps on your card - and a butterfly, fairy or an angel! Please stop by the other Flutter By's listed on my side bar to see their creations too!
I created this card for HYCCT1111 (Taylor's challenge on SCS "To Fight Like a Girl" - use girlie embellishments) and I used the Card Patterns#136 for my layout.

I used my favorite Sweet 'N Sassy stamp set on this card - Everyday Miracles.

I thought the Cheery Lynn Fancy Flourish die and the sparkly pink ribbon was "girlie" and I used a lot of pink! The butterfly was stamped on Memory Box patterned paper and cut out and popped up.
This card will be going to MD Anderson Cancer Center along with my other cards from the SCS Hope You Can Cling To challenges. My personal challenge is to do every challenge this month. Will you be joining me?
Thanks for coming by!
Supplies: Stamps - Sweet 'N Sassy Everyday Miracles; Paper - PaperTrey, Memeory Box, MME Lost And Found; Ink - Memento; Misc - Cheery Lynn Fancy Flourish Die, Ribbon, Foam Squares

Mark's Finest Papers October Release - Snowball?

2011-10-11T21:00:00.000-07:00

Hello! Welcome to the October 2011 MFP New Releases Blog Hop!

This month's new releases are: Holly Greetings, Christmas in the Country, Snowball?, Country Thanksgiving, Cardinals in Winter, and Ginger Cookies.For your convenience, all these sets are available TODAY at Mark's Finest Papers.

So, do you want to WIN today's Featured Stamp Sets: Christmas in the Country and Snowball? (If you don't want to wait to win, you can always purchase the sets right away! We'll substitute a set from NEXT month's release if today's winner has already purchased this set!)

For your chance to win: Comment on the following Design Team members' blogs TODAY before midnight EDT. There will be ONE random winner chosen from the comments on today's Blog Hop blogs. That winner will win Christmas in the Country and Snowball?. We will announce the winner's name on tomorrow's MFP blog post.

Lois

Vicky
Dawn
Anne
Peggysue
Connie
Linda
Karen
Patty
Liz
Geri
Lynn
Claudine
Debbie
Mark’s Finest Papers

Thanks for coming by!

Speedy the Cat Friends Challenge #76 - No Designer Paper

2011-10-07T21:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to this week's Speedy the Cat's Friends challenge! We have been challenged by Linda to make a card without designer paper. My card features a cardinal image from a soon to be released stamp set from Mark's Finest Papers called Cardinals in Winter. All card stock is from MFP as well. The strips of card stock were embossed with a Cuttlebug Border embossing folder.
Now it is your turn - create a new card without using designer paper and link it directly to InLinkz on the Marks Finest Papers blog for a chance to win a new stamp set. If you use MFP images you will be entered twice!
Thanks for coming by!
Supplies: Stamps - Mark's Finest Papers; Paper - Mark's Finest Papers; Ink - Memento; Misc - Nestabilities, Copic Markers, Cuttlebug Border Embossing Folder, Foam Squares

Flutter By Wednesday #174 - Sponsored By Delicious Doodles

2011-10-04T23:55:00.000-07:00

Wow it is Wednesday already - time for Flutter By Wednesday! This week is an open challenge and we are sponsored by Delicious Doodles. The FB team was given some digis to play with and I chose to use the Flowering Water Can image. I also used this week's sketch from SCS - SCS353.
Now it is your turn to play- just create a new card and be sure to include a butterfly, fairy or an angel and link it directly to InLinkz on the Flutter By Wednesday blog for a chance to win some digis.
Thanks for coming by!
Supplies: Stamps - Delicious Doodles Digis; Ink - Printer, Memento; Paper - PaperTrey; Misc - Memento Markers, Cuttlebug Embossing folder, MS Butterfly punch, Basic Grey Bling It, Nestabilities

FTL160 Happy Thanksgiving

2011-10-03T22:06:00.000-07:00

I finally got some time to make the FTL160 card! I used the colors (or substitutes) for SCS color challenge - More Mustard, Tangerine Tango and Soft Suede.
Supplies: Stamps - Sweet 'N Sassy; Paper - PaperTrey Vintag Cream, Bo Bunny; Ink - More Mustard, Adirondack Sunshine Orange; Misc - Soft Suede Marker, EKSuccess Border punch, Brayer

Woodware USA - You Are Amazing

2011-10-03T00:01:00.000-07:00

I just got this WoodwareUSA set called Proud Peacock and thought it would be great for the SCS Inspiration challenge combined with the Hope You Can Cling To challenge to use bling. My inspiration was the Gerber Daisy Canvas for the colors. I used copics to color the peacock and I blinged it up with rhinestones and the Basic Grey Bling It flower.
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Speedy the Cat Friends Challenge #75 - Polka Dots

2011-09-30T21:00:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Speedy the Cat's Friends challenge #75! This week Colleen challenged us to use polka dots! I love polka dots! I used the Dotti Biscotti patterned paper from PaperTrey but the stamps and all other papers are from Mark's Finest Papers. I used the flowers and sentiment from Black Eyed Susan For Encouragement set.
Now it is your turn to play - make a new card using polka dots and link it directly to InLinkz on Mark's Finest Papers blog for a chance to win a new stamp set. If you use MFP images you will be entered twice! And don't forget to check out what the other blog challenge designers created!
Thanks for coming by!

L' Shana Tova! Have a Sweet Year

2011-09-28T23:06:00.000-07:00

I am wishing everyone a sweet new year - Happy Rosh Hashana! These are the cards I made for the the Jewish New Year.

Thanks for coming by!
Supplies: Stamps - Mark's Finest Papers; Paper - Mark's Finest Papers; Ink - Versafine Onyx Black, PTI Pure Poppy; Misc - Scor-pal

Repeat Impressions What if Wednesday (WIW) DCC by Robin

2011-09-28T02:00:00.000-07:00

This is my second post for today - please scroll down or click here for Flutter By Wednesday.

Welcome to Repeat Impressions What If Wednesday - DCC (Designers Choice Challenge) by Robin. I am sad to say that this will be my last post as a Repeat Impression Rock Star. This time of year is so busy so I decided to step down. It has been a wonderful year and a half on the RI team - my first DT assignment! Of course I will still be using these wonderful stamps!
So this week we were challenged by Robin to create a card using animals. I picked one of my favorite RI images - Feline Friendly (1602-P) and stamped it with Memento ink and colored it with water color pencils and an aquabrush. I cut it out with a Nestability and used PTI Chamomile ink to sponge around the image. I love these new papers I found - Simple Stories - Generations.
Now it is your turn to play. Create a new card featuring animals and link it directly to InLinkz on the RI blog, The House That Stamps Built for a chance to win a full sheet of rubber! If you use RI images you will be entered twice!
Thanks for coming by!

Flutter By Wednesday #173 - Open Challenge and Giveaways!

2011-09-27T23:05:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Flutter By Wednesday! We continue with our monthly celebration with another open challenge. This week we are sponsored by The Greeting Farm and Paper Makeup Stamps. To be eligible to win a prize from our sponsors you need to create a new card or project and include a butterfly, fairy or an angel on it. Then link it directly to InLinkz on the Flutter By Wednesday blog.
I used the SCS sketch challenge for this week - SC352 and the papers are from the DCWV Linen Closet stack. I paper pieced the butterfly from Sweet 'N Sassy's Everyday Miracle set.
Thanks for coming by!
Supplies: Stamps - Sweet 'N Sassy; Paper - PaperTrey, DCWV; Ink - Memento; Misc - Blossom Nestabilities, Foam Squares, Pearls