Saturday, December 31, 2011

Sunday Angel

Here's a sweet Angel from Magnolia. This is one of the older designs from this company. I came across a store selling it and just had to get this image. Super sweet. I hope that 2011 has been a great year for all of you. I know despite many things that have happened this year, for me and my DH, 2011 will always be a wonderful year to us. This is the...

Friday, December 30, 2011

Have a Berry Nice Day!

This image comes from one of my favorite artists at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps! Oh, I love her work. Her images are darling and too cute, some funny, some beautiful and some quirky. My DH (dear husband) bought me a whole stocking full of wonderful stamps from this company so next year you will be seeing lots of fun stamps from this company!!This cool embroidered...

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Captivated By Silence

Here's a stunning stamp from Sweet Pea artist Anna Marine called "Captivated by Silence" (Plate #160). This stamp takes my breath away. She's stunning. Be sure to take a look at the artist's coloring, it's very different from mine, so it gives you some idea of the beautiful range of this stamp. I did this card in many wonderful shades of pink. I have...

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Winter Star

This is the cutest dancing girl! She's from artist Sherri Baldy of Addicted to Stamps. Isn't she adorable? Too cute! I had to cut her out in a flower shape. I also used a new Martha Stewart punch on this card. Be sure to check out Scrapbook Stamp Society's website to see the new addicted to stamps and look up Addicted to Stamps on facebook for their...

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

Little Reindeer

Here's the super cute stamp from Queen Kat artist Danika Lindsell (Artemiss Creations) called Little Reindeer. This little reindeer here is all tired out after christmas (and those post christmas sales at the mall). He's ready to take a long winter's nap. Think I would like to join in on a long winter's nap myself!Project Materials: Cardstock (Bazzill,...

Monday, December 26, 2011

Super Sassy

Here's a sassy girl from the Greeting Farm. Doesn't she have some Attitude? I just love stamps with a little character to them. I got some wonderful fun stamps for christmas and I can't wait to start making cards with all them to share with you. You will start seeing all sorts of beautiful cards with the goodies that Santa brought me. I must have been...

Sunday, December 25, 2011

Merry Christmas

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas. Here's an adorable card I made with the newest SWALK sets that came out at the end of December from Crafter's Companion. I hope everyone gets gloves to keep their cold hands warm and warm hearts to hug close to them. I know I will.Here's an enlarged image that shows the wonderful girl. She's super adorable....

Saturday, December 24, 2011

A Gift for You!

Here's a wonderful gift from Fluffles. He's one of my all time favorites, I wonder what he has? Makes me think of this cat, it was outside an office building that I worked at. It was of course a stray, but it got lots of attention from the office and was left food and water from there. Everyday that cat would go to the nearby field and catch a mouse....

Friday, December 23, 2011

All Wrapped Up!

Howdy all and Happy Friday! Here's an adorable stamp set from Crafter's Companion. This set is called 1st Christmas and uses the cutest images of baby Humphrey! There's several adorable sayings too. On my card, I used "All wrapped up!" but the set also comes with, "Santa's Little Helper," "Handmade By," and "1st Christmas."Both the images on this set...

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Color your world...

Here's a stunning image from artist Anna Marine of Sweet Pea stamps. If you check out this stamp on their website, you will see the artist's depiction of this stamp, "Paint my world black." My coloring of this image makes it look totally different. I used all sorts of wonderful pink colored embellishments in a variety of shades. Here's a great close...

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Angel Hugs to you

Here's a wonderful Angel stamp from Addicted to Stamp. She's created by artist Ava M Schwark and is called Angel Heart (Click here). She's hugging a winged heart. I colored her up in red and pink so I did my card layout in the same colors. I hope you are all ready for the holiday. Angel Hugs to you.Project Materials: Cardstock (Bazzill, Hobby Lobby,...

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

I'm still dancing....

I'm still dancing...everyday. Here's an adorable stamp from artist Sandra Caldwell of Queen Kat Stamps. This cutie I just had to show again. I did a card with her a couple of weeks ago that I called "Just Dance." Here's another highlight using this stamp that I call, "I'm still dancing" (yes, put the music to "I'm still standing" in your mind and sing...

Monday, December 19, 2011

Sarcastic Cheerleader

With all the stress that the holidays bring, I thought this funny card would bring a laugh to you today. I got this adorable image and the cute saying from Squigglefly. The image, called "Sarcastic Cheerleader" and the funny saying are both from artist Chesney Young.Lol, I think these two go together well. In fact, I can think of lots of hilarious...

Sunday, December 18, 2011

Surprise BLOG HOP: Have a magical day!

Hello! Today's a surprise blog hop for Sweet Pea stamp owner Lynette, so I have made a special card just for her!! Here's a wonderful creation using stunning papers from Paper Temptress and a beautiful stamp from artist Rebecca Sinz of Sweet Pea stamp called "Sweet Demons." I used some beautiful textured papers along with some stunning stitched paisley...

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Harvest Blessings

Here's a great image from artist Sandra Caldwell of Queen Kat Stamps. I just love scarecrow stamps. I colored this one up and surrounded him with gorgeous copper embellishment. Even though winter has now started, I still think of pumpkins. Mmmm, pumpkin.Project Materials: Cardstock (Bazzill, Making Memories, Neenah); Stamp (Queen Kat); Ink (Memento,Colorbox...

Friday, December 16, 2011

Simply Betty Stamps

So, here's what I got for my birthday from my DH, some wonderful stamps from Simply Betty stamps. Not only this stamp here, that I made a card out of, I got my entire wish list!! How amazing is that?!? It was a delightful surprise. I can't wait to make a bunch of wonderful cards to share with you all. Their images are darling and sometime really quirky,...

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Flowers for you

Here's a wonderful image from Stampavie artist Sarah Kay. I just love her girls. I guess this image is kind of spring or perhaps summer-y, but I think we had a little warmth turn up over that last few days. It went from the 40s-low 50s to as high as the mid 70s. That I appreciate. I tell my husband that God knew I wanted some warmer weather for my...

Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Susie has a flower for you

Here's Susie from artist Heather Valentin of Addicted to Stamps. She has a beautiful flower that she wants to give you. Isn't she adorable? I colored her up in a wonderful combo of blues, greens and browns. I added some shimmery flourishes and elegant lace that I got in Turkiye.Be sure to check out the Facebook page for Addicted to Stamps, as the often...

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Little Reindeer

Here's an adorable reindeer from Queen Kat stamps artist Danika Lindsell (Artemiss Creations). He's super cute and looks ready to learn to fly for Santa! This stamp is called Little Reindeer. I colored him up with Copic Markers and added just a little copper embellishment to the card along with some sparkle on his bell. Hope you are still being good,...

Monday, December 12, 2011

Roses are Red....

Roses are Red...Violets are blue...buy me some Tickled Pink stamps...I will SOOOOOO love you! Hmmm, think Santa would like that? I think Santa already knows that. Lol, I send Santa my wish list straight from the online stamping store. ha! He's a darn good one, that Santa. I must have been a good girl this year.Stamps or not, I will SO love Santa anyways....

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Angel Baby

Here's a stunning image from Addicted to Stamps artist Sherri Baldy. It's for Baby Alex who was tragically taken from his family during a very unfortunate auto-related accident. Sherri made this image just for him. The whole Addicted to Stamps art team made beautiful card of condolensce for the family. Please pray for them.Project Materials: Cardstock...

Saturday, December 10, 2011

Meet Bea

Here's one of my very favorite artists, Sweet Pea Stamp's Terra Bidlespacher and this image is called Bea (plate #179). This card is a super tall card, that is 8"x4"! It's just perfect for those wonderful pads of paper they sell, that are standard 8"x 8". I also have an Ultimate Tool from Crafter's Companion that allows you to make any size envelope...

Friday, December 9, 2011

Have a Crafter's Companion Christmas!

Today's a wonderful blog hop from Crafter's Companion. There's some great cards and projects being shown by all the designers and blog candy from every stamper along the way! In addition to that, there's a huge prize that's going to be given away by Crafter's Companion--a full set of the wonderful new alcohol ink markers that they are selling-Spectrum...

Thursday, December 8, 2011

It's a Sweet Pea Christmas Hop!

Welcome to the Sweet Pea Christmas theme blog hop! Our fun theme hop this year was to pick a stamp that's not christmas related and turn it into a christmas theme card!So, I took a wonderful stamp from Sweet Pea artist Nikki Burnette called "Bailey". If you check out the image on the Sweet Pea Website (CLICK HERE), you will see that this image is totally...

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

I have a gift for you....

Here's a wonderful Popcorn Bear image from Crafter's Companion. This set is called Birthday Hugs, but colored up in red with wonderful red decor, it works great as a Christmas theme card. Can't you remember as a little kid running out of your room on Christmas morning to that special box that was "Just for you?"This wonderful set comes with the Popcorn...

Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Just Dance!

Here's one of my favorite artists, Sandra Caldwell of Queen Kat stamps who draws the funniest characters. This little old lady has decided to take up Ballet. Isn't she adorable? I say, when you want to, "Just Dance!" You are as young as you think you are. Project Materials: Cardstock (Walmart, Bazzill, Neenah); Rubber Stamps (Sandra Caldwell of Queen...

Monday, December 5, 2011

Squigglefly Challenge

Hello and Happy Monday! Can you believe we are already at the first monday of December? I can hardly believe that. The Squigglefly Challenge this week is a good one. This week the challenge is to make a card that is "Based on a Song." I am sure you can guess what my song is, just by reading my card! This fun stamp is called "Trimming the Tree." But...

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Addicted to Stamps Blog Hop

Welcome to day two of the Addicted to Stamps Blog hop! Here's a couple more quick and cute projects that you can make for your friends and family using the wonderful stamps.The first project can be used for all kinds of things: a card holder, a letter holder, a dinner table guest name, ....but I made it as a gift card holder! What a cute way to dress...

Saturday, December 3, 2011

Addicted to Stamps Blog Hop

Welcome to the Addicted to Stamps blog hop! The design team has wonderful projects to show you this weekend and the store will be giving away great prizes. Be sure to leave comments on all the blogs along the way as you check out each artists work.Here's an adorable pillow box that I did using a wonderful image from Morgan Fitzsimons called Christmas...

Friday, December 2, 2011

Claudia

Here's a stunning image from the artist of the week, Anna Marine. This wonderful image is called Claudia. She is sold individually or on Plate #186. It's hard to see on the card, but I also used a very light chalk ink to stamp in the words "MISS YOU" on the top and the bottom of the card.Here's a close up of the stamped image colored in copic marker:Isn't...

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Crafter's Companion USA Contest: December

It's time for the new contest at the Crafter's Companion USA Challenge blog! The contest has started up and this month's prize is going to be the newest Humprey CD full of wonderful images and card ideas PLUS you will get to pick THREE Humphrey stamp sets from the newest holiday stamp releases!! Woo hoo!My card is using one of the newest stamp sets...