Sunday, September 30, 2012

Feelin' Corny?!?

Hehehe I am in love with this new Ghostly Greetings stamp set from Barb at Bug Bites 411!  As soon I as I saw these for sale I knew I simply had to have them and add them to my collection!  It's hilarious and super punny just like I love!

I used the new sketch from Operation Write Home this card will go in my file box of cards to be saved up for next Halloween as it's a bit late for this corny card I think especially with the candy corn...however, I have some other ideas floatin' around for a non-holiday version to use this stamp...


116 prizes to be given away...WOW

Are you looking for some AWESOME prizes?  Please pop on over and visit Link Up For Pink!  They have 116 prizes to give away from 90 amazing and generous sponsors!!!  Please link up with us-- you won't be disappointed!!

www.linkupforpink.com/

Thursday, September 27, 2012

Growing In Unity Day 4

My crafting friends I hope this finds you well! I am oh so glad it's Thursday...because that means it's almost Friday! I had a blast creating this card and hope you enjoy it as much as I do!  Don't you just LOVE when you have things in your stash that match and you didn't even know it?!?!  I know I sure do.

I picked up this paper pad from Basic Gray at Jo's place... seriously JoAnn knows a good deal... hehe!  But it was only $3 or something crazy reasonable!  This stamp is of course from Unity Stamp Company---well the little girl is from Simple Things (there is an adorable little boy in the set Hoppy Birthday) and the thank you is from Apple Cheddar Soup---yes, yes, it was on my desk so I used it again :)  Enjoy!




Wednesday, September 26, 2012

A little inspiration....

Hello my crafty friends!  I hope this blog post finds you well and enjoying your Wednesday!  Today I am sharing a card with you for a new challenge at Fresh Brewed Designs!  It's a photo inspiration card for you today... so here is what we are asking you to use as your inspiration...

apple-tree
Credit to http://www.daveconnolly.org/2011/03/do-we-expect/apple-tree/

And here is what I created!!

Growing In Unity Day 3

Hello blogging friends!  I have another card for you today using some great stamps from Unity Stamp Company.  The stamps I am using today are from a super cute set called Apple Cheddar Soup-- super cute right!  I love the little gnome in this set... he is pretty tiny so if you order this set I don't want you to be surprised!  But these trees are perfect for paper piecing if you ask me!  Enjoy!

Some details
Paper is from SU and DCWV I believe for the DSP
Ribbon is from the $ Tree
Rhinestones from M's



Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Growing In Unity Day 2

Hello my blogging friends!  I hope you're having a wonderful Tuesday.  I can't believe it's almost October... pretty sure I am in denial.  I am already looking forward to the weekend-- gonna have some girl time with a friend... just not sure yet what will be on our agenda!

Today is Day 2 for me for Growing In Unity... did I mention I heart Unity... yep I do!  This card set was super simple to put together and I had half a dozen thank yous in no time flat!  I love how versatile Unity stamps are!  This card was created using Gratitude = Joy




Monday, September 24, 2012

You're In My Prayers!


Good morning everybody! I have a  Link Up For Pink post today and I'm so happy to be featuring one of sponsors for the LUFP event in October! I made this card with a stamp from Cardz TV Stamps!



The sentiment I used is from this AWESOME stamp set!  


And would you like a chance to win some of these awesome stamps?!?!?!? Mary from CardzTV Stamps will be giving away 2 stamp sets to 2 winners-- yep Mary is fabulous!  And  all you have to do is link up your project during The Link Up For Pink linking party from October 1st through October 14th for a chance to win awesome prizes! 



Chevron Madness!

Hello my bloggy friends!  I wanted to share this great card with you using chevrons!  The challenge over with the awesome design team at Hambo Stamps is to create a card using a Hambo image along with chevrons... so I definitely needed to play!

I am using the latest Hambo digi Bird Balloon super cute right!?!?!  I thought so!  I colored him up with some Copics and used some colored paper.  The chevron embossing folder is new from Provo Crafts... I like it but the dots in the chevrons are a bit too busy if you ask me :) And I used my zig zag punch for a little extra chevron-ish!  Enjoy!


Growing In Unity Day 1

Hi friends!!  I am super excited to say that today begins my week of Growing in Unity!  As in the famous and fabulous Unity Stamp Company stamps... ahhh this week is gonna be super fun!  If you haven't popped over to the Unity Blog you will definitely want to do so this week!  I will also be giving away a Unity Itty Bitty on Friday for one of you lucky people who left a comment for me this week!

Today's card I created using on of my favorite stamp sets: Unity's A Little Trick or Treat!  There are soooo many possibilities with this stamp set.  Today I am focusing on using designer paper as your focus along with some water coloring with distress ink.  I hope you enjoy today's simple card!  Please stop by again tomorrow for my day two post!

The Deets
Paper is from Die Cuts with a View
Twine from Trendy Twine
Brads from Martha's collection
Ink used Tim Holtz Distress Ink


Sunday, September 23, 2012

LUFP Relay For Life!

Hello my blogging friends!  I am sure that all of you know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month-- a disease that strikes so many loved ones!  I design for a fabulous team Link Up For Pink! and if you would like more information pop on over to visit the blog-- there is a ton of stuff going on!!
THE STUDIO...

Kim artist and owner of Oak Pond Creations has designed a special image for breast cancer awareness and it's called "Battle Ready."  Kim is graciously donating all 2012 profits from the sales of this stamp to our LUFP Relay for Life page.  Thank you so much Kim!! 

Isn't this a stunning image! Stop on over and pick up your very own digi from our fabulous sponsor Ms. Kim of the amazing Oak Pond Creations. Below you will find my creation using this awesome image! I do hope you stop by and purchase this fabulous image!



Donations to Link Up for Pink Relay for Life page will be accepted through August 31, 2013.


Friday, September 21, 2012

A Hambo Hop!


Welcome to "Broadway Bound!" sponsored by Hambo Stamps! Today Hambo customers and the Bacon Bits Design Team are bringing you fun creations that depict Broadway show titles! It might be our favorite, or just one that was fun to design. If you arrived here from  Deborah you are in the right place! If not, you might want to start back at the beginning at the Hambo blog to make sure you are eligible for the hopper prize!

A prize will be awarded to one participant whose Broadway-themed creation tickles the Bacon Bits’ fancy in a hammin’ jammin’ way!  Another prize will be awarded randomly to a hopper who comments on all of the blogs along the way. The winners will be announced on the Hambo company blog, Talk to the Ham, on Tuesday, September 25.We love comments anytime, but the deadline for prize entry comments is Sunday, September 23 at 5 PM CST. Don't miss it!

Here's my creation... I had soooo much fun creating this!  I laughed the whole time and now I can't decide which friend I should send this little notebook to...hmmm I shall do some thinking.  And of course this could represent a ton of musicals...but a few that immediately popped in my head are: NunSense, The Singing Nun,  Sister Act, and while not a musical that I know of I thought of the Flying Nun! 
Hambo "Nun" digi is available for you to recreate this mini notebook! 




Now dance on over to Dawn's blog  for another great Broadway show!

Thursday, September 20, 2012

Cardz TV Stamps Challenge #15


Today is the beginning of a brand new challenge for

"BLING IT UP!"
Starts: Friday, Sept 21st @ 12:00 am EST
Ends: Thurs, Sept 27th @ 11:59 pm EST
Details: Create a card, layout or craft project  using LOTS of bling! 
Use any theme you'd like, and use any colors you'd like.
Prize: 1 set of Cardz TV Stamps of the winner's choice
Winner (chosen by random.org) Announced: Friday, Sept 28th @ Cardz TV

So excited to show you what I made for this challenge!  Enjoy!!!

The Deets!
My super hero was cut at 4 inches from the Trick or Treat Lite Cricut Cartridge
Glitter is from Martha
Paper is SU, and other randomness from my stash
Sentiment is from Cardz TV --It's All About You
Cityscape Punch is also Martha's 
Circles cut from Cricut





Link Up for Pink Challenge and some Candy!



LUFP
Can you believe it's time for challenge number 6 at Link Up For Pink!  Well it is and we would love for you to join us!  We have two awesome...and I mean awesome sponsors!  This month we have two wonderful sponsors, Fresh Brewed Designs and State Line Bag Co.

LUFP

I have also decided that I will send out a treat or two to one winner on my blog here!  Please be a follower and leave a comment here!  A bonus entry if you leave a comment at Link Up For Pink!  I will select a winner via random.org on Friday, September 28!

Enjoy my project!!


Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Ahoy' Matey!!

Hello friends!  In case you were wondering today is International Talk Like a Pirate Day...arrrrrrr... okay that's about all the pirate talk I know!  So I guess you'll just have to take a peek at my card versus listening to me ramble!  I created this card to celebrate along with my design team friends over at Fresh Brewed Designs!


Monday, September 17, 2012

Fresh Brewed Designs Blog Hop Day 3!


Welcome to September Fresh Brewed Designs Blog Hop Day 3!!!
This is our Biggest Blog Hop of the year!
We have invited several guests to join in on the fun. 
If you are just arriving here, then you need to start at the beginning
at Freshly Brewed Challenges. If you are getting here from  Esther's blog then
you are right on track! 

Our Hop this month includes ANY AND ALL previously released FBD rubber stamps!
You will see a variety of stamps from 2010 - 2012 from many talented crafters. 

The card I created for you features the FBD Rubber Stamp Love Mug

I adore this stamp...oh so much!  My glossy accents didn't show up but still love this card.  And if you will take note it's a pumpkin cupcake along with a Pumpkin Spice Latte...I still can't believe I haven't had one yet this season... shocking but true!  Some day soon I will be ordering up with Soy PSL no whip :)  Enjoy!


Stop by the Fresh Brewed Designs Shop to check out the GREAT DEALS
being offered for this hop and be sure to comment on all of the 
stops for your chance to win the blog hop prize package! 


Thank you for stopping by! 
Your NEXT stop is Heather's  Blog. 


here is the complete hop order in case you get lost:

Freshly Brewed Challenges: http://freshbreweddesigns.blogspot.com/
Sarah: http://sarahvaitstamps.blogspot.com/--- You are here :)

Sunday, September 16, 2012

I Couldn't Bear....

I couldn't bear to not make this card!  I used the most recent sketch  from Operation Write Home and it was a super easy one to follow!  I also simply had to create a card for the Hambo Challenge the digi I used is called Panda Gift-- ummm hello isn't he super cute?!!  I thought so!  I think the sentiment that comes with the image is so fun!


Fresh Brewed Designs Blog Hop Day 2!!


Welcome to September Fresh Brewed Designs Blog Hop Day 2!
This is our Biggest Blog Hop of the year!
We have invited several guests to join in on the fun. 
If you are just arriving here, then you need to start at the beginning
at Freshly Brewed Challenges. If you are getting here from  Esther's blog then
you are right on track! 

Our Hop this month includes ANY AND ALL previously released FBD rubber stamps!
You will see a variety of stamps from 2010 - 2012 from many talented crafters. 

The card I created for you features the FBD Rubber Stamp Caution Contents Are Hot!


I absolutely adore this image!  For more details about this card stop on
over and visit my blogging friends at Link Up For Pink

Stop by the Fresh Brewed Designs Shop to check out the GREAT DEALS
being offered for this hop and be sure to comment on all of the 
stops for your chance to win the blog hop prize package! 


Thank you for stopping by! 
Your NEXT stop is Heather's  Blog. 


here is the complete hop order in case you get lost:

Freshly Brewed Challenges: http://freshbreweddesigns.blogspot.com/
Sarah: http://sarahvaitstamps.blogspot.com/--- You are here :)

Saturday, September 15, 2012

Fresh Brewed Designs Blog Hop Day 1


Welcome to September Fresh Brewed Designs Blog Hop!
This is our Biggest Blog Hop of the year!
We have invited several guests to join in on the fun. 
If you are just arriving here, then you need to start at the beginning
at Freshly Brewed Challenges. If you are getting here from  Esther's blog then
you are right on track! 

Our Hop this month includes ANY AND ALL previously released FBD rubber stamps!
You will see a variety of stamps from 2010 - 2012 from many talented crafters. 

The card I created for you features the FBD Rubber Stamp Cutie Pie Pumpkin




Stop by the Fresh Brewed Designs Shop to check out the GREAT DEALS
being offered for this hop and be sure to comment on all of the 
stops for your chance to win the blog hop prize package! 


Thank you for stopping by! 
Your NEXT stop is Heather's  Blog. 


here is the complete hop order in case you get lost:

Freshly Brewed Challenges: http://freshbreweddesigns.blogspot.com/
Sarah: http://sarahvaitstamps.blogspot.com/--- You are here :)

Friday, September 14, 2012

Mooooo

Stop on over and visit my friends at QKR Stampede for the latest challenge!  It's a birthday challenge-- so pull out those birthday stamps or order some new digis at QKR Stampede Store!




Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Pumpkin Fairy!

I am in love with this fairy in her little pumpkin dress and hat-- super cute huh!  She is available at Fresh Brewed Designs!  pop on over and add her to your digi collection :)



I decided to join a couple of challenges!
Make It Monday---Anything Goes
Lexi's Creations--Autumn Colors
Love to Create---Twine


Sunday, September 9, 2012

Splatter Up and Braces?!?!

Ahhhh it's Sunday...which means the weekend is almost over... I am so NOT ready for the week ahead-- it's going to be super busy!  So glad this weekend was relaxing.  I did some random stuff this weekend and that was totally fine with me.  Today I picked up a steam mop on super clearance...ummm I hate to clean but I did the kitchen floor and it looks pretty awesome--who knew!

Today I decided that I simply had to create a couple of cards for some of my favorite blog challenges!  I have two cards today both using the same awesome Operation Write Home Sketch Challenge and I still don't like diamonds but I think it worked out okay for these cards.  The first one pictured I created using some great digis from Hambo and their challenge today is "Splatter Up" hilarious!  I created this card using their Mouse Painter digital stamps and of course I used some splatter!


My second card here uses some stamps from Paper Smooches!  I adore me some paper smooches and I think card is super funny-- I tried to make his teeth look like braces...but not so sure that came across clearly!



Friday, September 7, 2012

You Make My Heart Go Pitter-Patter...

If you are looking for my CardzTV post click here

Hello my blogging friends!  I am trying out a new brand of digis tonight and I rather enjoyed coloring up this image!  SK Digis are awesome and I used a freebie from their store and I love how this card turned out :)  I am linking it up for their challenge!  Wish me luck!

The Details 
Image from SK Digis
Sentiment from CardzTV It's All About You
Colored with Copic Markers
Twine from The Twinery
Punched hearts from SU punches
Circles and Dollie Circle Nestabilities

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Cardz TV Stamps Challenge #14


Today is the beginning of a brand new challenge for

"Happy Holiday ~ Pick One!"
Starts: Friday, Sept 7th 12:00 am EST
Ends: Thurs, Sept 13th 11:59 pm EST
Details: Create a card, layout or craft project for ANY holiday you'd like, using any colors you'd like.
Prize: 1 set of Cardz TV Stamps of the winner's choice
Winner (chosen by random.org) Announced: Friday, Sept 14th @ Cardz TV

Here is what I created for this challenge--I decided the holiday I would showcase is Oktoberfest...mainly because I've been itching to do this cut from the new Cricut Lite: Teddy Bear Parade Cartridge and my friends this is another perfect use of Brew Ha Ha!!!






Paging Dr....

Okay... I have no idea what sentiment to add to this card...so for now I've decided to just leave it blank and decide later what I will use it for!  I am soooo in love with the new Cricut Leave Teddy Bear Parade cartridge---it's so cute...seriously!  I simply had to have it... my husband pretended he was thrilled when we had to stop a couple/few stores to find it because I "had" to have it :)  Ahhh gotta love him! hehe!  Actually he was a trooper!

I decided it had been way too long since I've created a card for Fantabulous Cricut and they are having a super fun challenge this week.  This week's project is to create a card using an occupational character!  So I picked my teddy bear Dr. friend of course :)


Workout...

So I think stamp designer Heather is trying to send me some messages with in her stamps...hehe!  If you haven't stopped over at Fresh Brewed Designs you totally should!  Heather just released some hilarious new digis that will be sure to make you giggle!  The images are great...but I find the sentiments to be super awesome!  Have a great Thursday friends!

The deets!
Paper: solid SU, white Neenah Solar White, polka dot Target $ section years ago
Punch: SU
Colored with Copics
Ribbon: SU! and Mike's glittery ribbon



Wednesday, September 5, 2012

To be honest....

Well to be honest with you all it's been one of those weeks...not days!  Oh I am so ready for the weekend!  Hope you're all having a good day :)  Stop on over with my awesome friends at Fresh Brewed Designs and check out these Hot Off The Press brand spankin' new digis!


Monday, September 3, 2012

Hi-Ya!

Okay friends... I have been laughing my butt off since Wednesday when I first discovered this digital stamp set...I mean seriously... I was sitting on the couch crying because I was laughing so hard... it was a great day!  I highly recommend that you stop over and check out the super talented design team at Hambo Hoedown... seriously....these digis won't disappoint!  Hope you like how my card turned out!


Make A Splash!

Yikes....Labor Day is here.... school is in full swing here at the college but I know for many folks things will be starting tomorrow... oh what a long week!  Thank goodness for the weekend!  I am hoping to get some more cards created tonight in hopes of updating my blog!  I hope you enjoy this card I created using a digital image from QKR Stampede!  I also noticed that I am getting closer to 400 followers--which has me totally jazzed!  As soon as I reach 400 I will offer some blog candy to you my faithful followers!