Lili of the Valley (Blog Candy)

Here's an adorable stamp from Lili of the Valley. She's so cute, dressing up her teddy bear in flowers. This company just came out with some new stamps and it's SO tempting to order some of them. I have managed to be good so far...

Be sure to check all the recent postings as they all have blog candy attached to them. Also check the posting from Feb 1st, if your name is in RED, I need to get your address; Same goes for the 15th--new winners are being posted there daily. my email is htondre@aol.com

How about today's prize be a brand new Copic Marker--Copic Ciao Holiday Blue BG05!!

Project Materials: Cardstock (Basic Grey, Bazzill, Neenah); Image (Lili of the Valley); Flowers (Prima); Butterfly (); Brads (Basic Grey, Making Memories); White ink (Pen); Adhesives (Pop dots, Glue Dots, Glue all); Die Cuts (Spellbinders Nestabilities); Color (Copic Markers); Ink (Colorbox Chalk);

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Penguin Love --Blog Candy

Here's a card I made for the Squigglefly Challenge this week. The theme for this week is called "Have a Heart, Please" so the only requirement is that the card contains a heart somewhere. I think the penguins themselves on this card show so much heart! Of course though, there's a heart on the little one's chest and a heart in the embellishment that I painted with Smooch.
I wish the image did this card more justice as both the papers are shiny metallic lustre and so shimmery. This image comes from Squigglefly and is called "Penguin Family". It is a newly released image (click here).

Let me add a blog candy question for the day, what's your favorite animal for making cards? Also, be sure an check the winner list (there's one on Feb 1st, and one on Feb 15th), new names have been added! See your name? drop me an email with your address, htondre@aol.com

Project Materials: Cardstock (AC Lustre, Paper Temptress, Neenah); Digi Stamp (Squigglefly), Bling (Michaels); Sticker (Hobby Lobby); Color (Copic markers); Punch (Martha Stewart); Die Cut (Spellbinders Nestabilities);

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Bear Hugs! And the new Grand Prize contest starts!

You tug at my heartstrings. Doesn't this image? I know she does for me. She's just the cutest! That's one of those images that I can look at and just immediately know that artist Elisabeth Bell is the creator. Sweet Pea Stamps just came out with this stamp and there's three new stamps that are being released this month from Elisabeth Bell (Click here). Here's a closeup of the image, colored with copic markers
I hope you enjoy this card and will go check out the new Sweet Pea stamps. I hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine's Day. I myself did, just a quiet in home celebration with my husband. I also made some sweet treats and took them to the Doctor's office to thank him and his staff as this weekend marked the exact 2 year anniversary of the brain surgery that stopped the seizures.

Be sure and leave a comment today. THIS Posting will now be the main blog candy and winners will now be selected from this posting everyday for the rest of the month!! So Sign up here and Keep CHECKING HERE!! The Feb 1st grand prize, a sheet, i.e. 4 brand new sweet pea stamps, will be announced on the Feb 1st posting. SO please check there (CLICK HERE).

Here we go to start new contest NOW.....everyone leave your comments here....New winners will be added everyday HERE! See your name in RED? that means I haven't heard from you and need your address to mail your prize at the end of the month! htondre@aol.com

NEW WINNERS:

1. Mommy Lexi


2. Checker Beads


3. Barbara Moore


4. cebelica


5. Teresa


6. Penny


7. Larisa


8. Jan L. (WOWSTAMPERS)


9. Nikki


10. Ellis (Elenor)


11. Stacy H-W


12. hlora


13. ShersL84Bed


14. TerriAvidReader IN-USA

--new winners added daily!!

Feb 8th--Birdie theme-- Winner Pat!
Feb 10th- Sweet Pea UM Stamp -- Sheetal and Luanne
Feb 11th winner- Lorraine
Feb 16th Stamp Set birthday theme from Queen Kat--JudyJStamper
Feb 17th winner -- Lisa--please go to the Scrapbook Stamp Society and pick out the Digi stamp image that you want and email me at htondre@aol.com

Feb 18th winners--KC, Margie H, Audrey R

I am still looking for THESE winners from the games played on Feb 1st through the 7th! Go to the posting on Feb 1st and look for your name, but here's some winners I am looking for, check this list carefully:

1. Wendy H,


2. Grandma Lee,


3. Scrapin Sista (Alice B),


4. Gerri H,


5. Bhawana,


6. THERESA,


7. WifeyCookie,


8. Ardilla,


9. Tammy,


10. Malinda,


11. Emma,


12. washixane77(olivia),


13. Pen to Paper,


14. Scrapalajen aka Jen

Here's the link to the Feb1 posting: CLICK HERE

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Happy Valentines Day!

Here's the card that I made for my DH for Valentines. She's a darling stamp from Kraftin' Kimmie with a nice embellishment from Soft Spoken. Seeing as how John bought me a bunch of Kraftin' Kimmie stamps this year, I am sure he will recognize this image when he gets this card from me tonight.I hope everyone has a romantic holiday today. Be sure and sign up for the current open contests including Feb 1st, Feb 8th, Feb 10th, Feb 11th and be sure and come back daily to check the winner list and for more blog candy games. Today, tell me what your favorite embellishment for cards is..... PRIZE WINNER LIST has been updated, including the grand prize winner for the first half of the month! New contest starts tomorrow morning!!

Project Materials: Cardstock (Bazzill, Neenah); Rubber Stamps (Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps); Ink (Memento, Colorbox Chalk); Die Cuts (Nestabilities; Sizzix); Flowers (Prima); Brads (Bo Bunny); Decoration (Soft Spoken); Adhesives (Pop dots, Glue Dots, Glue All); Color (Copic Markers);

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My Pal (Blog Candy)

Here's another adorable stamp that my husband bought me from Simply Betty Stamps for Christmas. I used a wonderful Spellbinders die to cut this out in a fun shape. Isn't she adorable? This would make a great banner if I cut out several of them and decorated it across a room.
If it is still tuesday, then you have time to sign up for the blog candy on saturday and sunday!! Quick before I announce the winners. Now for today's question, what's your favorite die cut/cutting system? WINNER Announced, SEE THE FEB 1ST POSTING!!

Project Materials: Cardstock (Bazzill); Rubber Stamp (Simply Betty Stamps); Ink (Memento, Colorbox Chalk); DieCut (Spellbinders Nestabilities); Bling (Prima); Ribbon (Prima); Brads (Making Memories); Adhesives (Glue Dots); Color (Copic Markers);

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Angel Birdie

Instead of Angel Baby, I call her, Angel Birdie, but her real name from Kraftin' Kimmie is Seraphina. Isn't she the sweetest? Just perfect for a Sunday Angel card. Today's posting has candy too! It's a special first weekend, today's prize is a Kraftin' Kimmie stamp called Springtime Maise.
So today's question of the day is What is your favorite card of the past week---just put the day starting Monday through today.....Be sure to include this in your posting to be blog candy eligible. Winner for today's contest will be posted Wed.

There's tons of different blog candies to sign up for--Feb 1st, Feb 3rd, Feb 4th and today!! SO be sure you have left a comment under each day!! I am always picking a winner from the Feb 1st posting, later today I will post the winner for the Feb 3rd (so if it's early, you still have time to sign up). The Feb 4th contest will end on tuesday.

Project Materials: Cardstock (K&Co, Bazzill, Neenah); Rubber Stamp (Kraftin' Kimmie); Ink (Memento, Colorbox Chalk); Bling (Michaels); Ribbon (Jo Anns); Die Cut (Spellbinders Nestabilities); Adhesives (Pop dots, Glue All, Glue Dots, Ribbon Glue); Color (Copic Markers);

Winner-- wahixane77 (Olivia) for the Kraftin' Kimmie stamp
BONUS winners--Larisa, Pen to Paper, Scrapalajen aka Jen, Svetlana!!

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Planting Seeds of happiness (Blog Candy)

Here's a stunning image from Sweet Pea stamps artist Valerie Wade called "Planting Seeds" (Plate#118). I love this artists amazing fairy images. I just had to add some stunning floral lace that I got while in Turkey, along with some beautiful butterflies. After that, I think the image stands out enough that the card doesn't need any more embellishing.I added little polka dots with a gold pen around the diecut and gently edged the cardstock of the image with some Colorbox Chalk in a deep pink. Here's a closeup of the stampIsn't she just adorable? Makes me think of a little girl running around the meadow, only instead of picking flowers, this little girl is spreading seeds that will turn into flowers.

Today's prize is a Sweet Pea Stamp, so leave a comment today and tell me who is your favorite artist at Sweet Pea Stamps! (CLICK HERE) then come back and tell me which artist makes your favorites. Today you need to leave your response, as a comment to this posting....also, be sure if you haven't left a comment on the Feb 1st posting, you go back and leave one as winner's are being chosen from that listing daily!!! The winner on this posting will be announced Sunday.

Cheers all, Holley

UPDATE 2/5/12 10:45pm cst Winner is Trish, a brand new UM sweet pea stamp!

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Fall time card

So, recently I did a posting showing both a winter card and a summer cards at the same time. That got me to thinking that I left out Fall, which color-wise, would always be my favorite. Browns, oranges, rich reds and deep blues....so today I am showing a fall theme card using a great stamp from Queen Kat

Here's a couple more pics of the blog candy that are coming..you can use the link on the right top of the blog to see more pics or just scroll down. Also, there's a contest to put a link on your own blog OR facebook.....just email me that you did so at htondre@aol.com and you will be put in a drawing for a contest.

Are you ready for some blog candy yet? Feb is almost here? there will be contests and giveaways almost everyday!!

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Tilda the Tigeress!

Here's an adorable new stamp from Magnolia. It's Tilda in a sweet Tiger costume. I used this stamp to make a sweet valentine. If I had my own cute tiger costume, I would dress up and tell my DH "UR Cute" and "Be Mine." But, since I don't, I guess I will just have to give him this card.Be sure to scroll down a couple entries and look at the wonderful blog candy that is coming. HUGE giveaways will be happening throughout all of Feb. I have great prizes from Sweet Pea Stamps, Paper Temptress, Addicted To Stamps, Squigglefly, tons of stamp sets from Inkadinkado, lots of rubber from Kraftin' Kimmie, loads of scrapbooking supplies, it's a real WOW. I am having a huge celebration for reaching my 2 year anniversary of Seizure Free life thanks to double brain surgery. It was a dark time that lead to the most wonderful change and blessings that I never imagined. I am so thankful to all who helped, sent me cards and prayed for me and now I am thanking the whole crafting community back so ALL MONTH in Feb you will be seeing blog candy fun almost everyday on my blog. Are you ready???

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You're such a doll!

Here's a wonderful stamp that I got in my christmas stocking this year from my husband John. She's another cutie from Kraftin' Kimmie. Oh, so adorable. I just love these stamps. This card also uses more the wonderful lace that I got on my trip to Turkiye this summer. Such wonderful memories of that.
If you missed yesterday's posting, be sure to scroll down and read it, see how to sign up for a drawing for some early blog candy before the Feb celebration starts!!

Project Materials: Cardstock (Bazzill, Neenah, AC Metallic); Stamps (Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps); Ink (Memento); Die Cuts (Spellbinders Nestabilties); Ribbon (JoAnns); Lace (Istanbul, Turkiye); Flowers (Prima); Brads (Making Memories, Basic Grey, Target); Color (Copic Markers); Adhesives (Pop dots, Glue All, Ribbon Glue, Glue Dots);

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On your mark, Get set...

GO!!! Can't you just picture a snail race when you see this funny card? This adorable Digi stamp comes from artist Monica Estill is called "Ladybug on a snail." I am submitting this adorable card to the Squigglefly contest this week. The challenge on their blog is "Button it up" so I added these adorable button brads.Grab your own Squigglefly image and make a card for the contest. If you haven't tried a digi-stamp, download a free one from their website (CLICK HERE).

Project Materials: Paper (Heidi Grace Flocked Metallic Shimmer); Cardstock (Bazzill, Neenah); Digi Stamp (Squigglefly); Diecut (Spellbinders Nestabilities); Brads (Making Memories); Adhesives (Pop dots, Glue All, Double Adhesive Tape); Ink (Colorbox Chalk); Color (Copic markers);

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Simply Betty Doll

Here's another fun stamp that I got for my birthday from my husband. This stamp comes from Simply Betty Stamps. She's a cute doll. I added a fun saying from Kraftin' Kimmie stamps (he also got me a bunch of those fun stamps too!!). I can't wait to start showing you those.

Project Materials: Cardstock (Bazzill Swiss, AC Metallic, Neenah); Stamps (Simply Betty Stamps, saying-Kraftin Kimmie); Ink (Memento); Borders (Martha Stewart); Die Cut (Spellbinders Nestabilities); Adhesives (Pop dots, Glue All, Glue Dots); Color (Copic Markers);

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Happy Birthday!

Wishing My Brother a very Happy Birthday today! Here's a beautiful Fairy card using a great stamp from Queen Kat stamps. Hope you have a special day Larry. Best wishes from Holley and John.Project Materials: Cardstock (DCWV, AC Metallic, Neenah); Rubber Stamps (Queen Kat); Die Cuts (Nestabilites); Corner Punch (unknown); Ink(Memento, Colorbox Chalk); Color (Copic Markers); Adhesives (Pop dots, Glue All);

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Wonderland Gang

Wherefore Art Thou? Through the looking glass, that's where! Here's a great stamp from Queen Kat artist Sandra Caldwell called Wonderland Gang. She just came out with some fun new stamps. Here's one that I used to make a card in lively color for the new year.I added a fun saying that is also from Queen Kat. I just love this artists fun images.

Project Materials: Cardstock (Bazzill, Bazzill Bling, Neenah); Images (Queen Kat); Ink (Memento, Colorbox Chalk); Flowers (Prima); Brads (Bazzill); Punch (Martha Stewart); Die Cut (Spellbinders Nestabilities); Color (Copic Markers); Ribbon (JoAnns); Adhesives (Pop dots, Glue All, Ribbon Glue);

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Lil Rose

Here's a wonderful image from Addicted to Stamps artist Sherri Baldy called Lil' Rose. I just loved this image of a little girl all dressed up in her big girl clothes. Check out those full size shoes she has one. So adorable. Special Day today--Happy Birthday Samantha! We mailed a package to you on saturday, I hope it arrived on time. Big hugs from us!

Be sure to check out Addicted to Stamps site, the Scrapbook Stamp Society. They are going to start giving away free stamps to people who sign up and give their bday, so get a digi-stamp on your birthday! WOO HOO! Also, you can check out the Addicted to Stamps Facebook page on Wed nights (around 7ish) to see all the new releases and hear if there is a weekly special!!

Project Materials: Cardstock (Bazzill Swiss, Neenah); DigiStamp (Addicted to Stamps); Ribbon (JOAnns); Die Cuts (Spellbinders Nestabilities); Adhesives (Pop dots, Glue All, Ribbon Glue); Color (Copic Markers);

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Sunday Angel

Here's a very stunning angel from Queen Kat. She's deeply in love, you can see the look on her face. I made this card for my DH. I added a simple saying from another Queen Kat stamp set. This fun lace I got locally, not quite as exotic as the stuff I found in Turkiye, but still pretty.Have a great week! 2012 is now in full swing.

Project Materials: Cardstock (Bazzill, Neenah); Rubber Stamps (Queen Kat); Ink (Memento); Die Cuts (Spellbinders Nestabilities); Lace (JoAnns); Adhesives (Pop dots, Glue All, Ribbon Glue); Color (Copic Markers);

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Violet Wings

Here's a wonderful image from artist Christina Lynn Myers of Queen Kat stamps. This image is called Violet Wings. I colored this image using copic markers and added a "Dream" stamp from Queen Kat along with some webbed ribbon that I found from the christmas aisle.Project Materials: Cardstock (Bazzill, AC, Neenah); Stamps (Queen Kat); Ink (Memento, Colorbox Chalk); Ribbon (Michaels); Bling (Michaels); Adhesives (Pop dots, Glue Dots, Glue All); Color (Copic Markers); Die Cut (Spellbinders Nestabilities);

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Angel Prayers

Here's a wonderful Angel stamp that I got from Lili of the Valley. They have some delightful stamps. I got a great order of them in December. I am just now getting a chance to stamp them and start coloring them up. I am starting with this angel. Isn't she special?Need a prayer? Just leave a comment here....

Project Materials: Cardstocl (Bazzill, Neenah); Printed Paper (Unknown); Stamp (Lili of the Valley); Ink (Memento); DieCut (Spellbinders Nestabilities); Saying (DCWV); Bling (Michaels); Cross (Recollections); Adhesives (Pop dots, Glue All, Glue Dots); Color (Copic Markers);

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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 really been in pink mode lately, huh? Some of this women are just so beautiful that I just see the pink in them!Here's a close up of the image itself showing the coloring in Copic Markers.

I also added some ribbon and beautiful lace from Turkey. This image just makes me want to go grab more of this artist's wonderful stamps. Be sure to check out the awesome post christmas sale at the store.

Project Materials: Cardstock (Bazzill, DCWV, Neenah); Rubber Stamp (Sweet Pea); Die Cut (Spellbinders Nestabilities); Bling (Michaels); Ribbon (Michaels; Turkiye); Color (Copic Markers); Ink (Memento); Adhesives (Pop Dots, Glue All, Glue Dots, Ribbon Glue); Butterfly (Imaginations);

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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. It would proudly bring that mouse right up to the back (glass) door of the office.It would sit the mouse there for an hour or two. A few hours later you would come back and the mouse would be gone. The next day, the same routine. I guess it was that cat's way of showing that he was doing his job and he wanted you to know. Sweetest cat.

Project Materials: Cardstock (Bazzill, Neenah, DCWV); Rubber Stamp (Fluffles:Stampendous); Ink (Memento); Die Cuts (Spellbinders Nestabilities); Color (Copic Markers); Adhesives (Pop dots, Glue All, Ribbon Glue); Trim (Hobby Lobby);

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