Wednesday, December 31, 2014

From the Heart Stamps


I've got a cute little CAS creation to share today using Faithful Friends Gratitude from From the Heart Stamps. I love this image, it's so sweet and comes with perfectly coordinated sentiments.

I've used the current sketch #91 for my layout and the twist is stitching this time. You can use the sketch, the twist or both. You can play along for another 4 days!



Card Recipe:
Image: FTHS Faithful Friends Gratitude
Ink: printer
Paper: copic xpress, PTI New Leaf, SU Yoyo Yellow, Doodlebug print Paper
Extras: copics, sewing machine, stickles, nesties, MM brads, white paint pen

Friday, December 19, 2014

Bugaboo Freebie Friday


TGIF! It's Friday and that means Freebie Friday at Bugaboo stamps. This cute AKV Stocking Boy image is available for FREE this week. Isn't it cute? Perfect for making a few Christmas cards!

My sketch comes from Tuesday Morning Sketches #280.



Card Recipe: 
Image: Bugaboo AKV Stocking Boy
Ink: printer
Paper: copic xpress, PTI New Leaf, Pure Poppy, Pine Feather, October Afternoon print
Extras: copics,  nesties, Trendy Twine, PTI Button, stickles, 

Sami Stamps New Release




TGIF! So happy the weekend is coming up here. 

Today is release day at Sami Stamps and they have some super cute new winter snowmen digi stamps available both in the store and in the etsy shop, it's a release called Frosty Cuties. They are all so adorable and fun to color. And the current challenge is to use a Christmas embellishment, so hope you will play along!

Drop over to the blog and see what the other DT members created for this release. Here is a peek at the full release:

I'm playing along with the challenge at Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 #38 this week. Such a fun and easy sketch to work with!



Card Recipe:
Image: Sami Stamps Frosty Love
Ink: printer
Paper: copic xpress, PTI Pine Feather, Pure Poppy, October Afternoon prints
Extras: copics, stickles, cuttlebug embossing folder, crystal effects, MS snowflake punch, card candi, Queen and Co jellies




Thursday, December 18, 2014

Little Miss Muffet Inspiration



Happy Thursday. We have a little inspiration post to share on the LMM facebook page. Everyone is showcasing the stamps or digis that are available in the store.  This one is a called Swings and Slides Christmas Morning. So perfect for little boy cards. There are lots of new stamps and images available for the upcoming holidays, such a great selection.

My sketch comes from the Digi Sketch Challenge blog. Here is the sketch and the theme is Waiting for Christmas, I combined both. 


Card Recipe:
Ink: printer
Paper: copic xpress, PTI Pure Poppy , Pine Feather, October Afternoon prints
Extras: copics, dimensionals, stickles, nesties, Queen and Co jellies, white paint pen

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

From the Heart Stamps



We are battling the flu here (4 out of 6 so far), so my post will be short and sweet! This is a newer image at From the Heart Stamps called Snowman Medley. I've colored with copics and added some sparkle and glaze.

Thanks for dropping by today, hope you are having an excellent week.

Saturday, December 13, 2014

Bugaboo Christmas Chaos Day 7


It's Christmas Chaos time at Catch the Bug! All week long we are having fun challenges, a new one each day to get you ready for the holidays. Please check out the challenges and join in. There are great prizes to win. And as an added benefit, it you do them all you will avoid some holiday chaos, by having a bunch of cute holiday cards ready to mail by the end of the week! All the details and prize information is on the Catch the Bug blog.

Today is day seven (our final day) and the challenge is Christmas CAS (clean and simple). Hope you will take a bit of time and play along with us!

Card Recipe:
Image: Bugaboo Ruby Christmas - Ornaments
Ink: printer
Paper: copic xpress, PTI Pine Feather, PTI Pure Poppy
Extras: copics, stickles, ribbon, Embossing folder, dimensionals, nesties, corner rounder

Thursday, December 11, 2014

Bugaboo Christmas Chaos Day 6


It's Christmas Chaos time at Catch the Bug! All week long we are having fun challenges, a new one each day to get you ready for the holidays. Please check out the challenges and join in. There are great prizes to win. And as an added benefit, it you do them all you will avoid some holiday chaos, by having a bunch of cute holiday cards ready to mail by the end of the week! All the details and prize information is on the Catch the Bug blog.

Today is day six and the challenge is Christmas Critters. Hope you will take a bit of time and play along with us!

Card Recipe:
Image: Bugaboo Penguin Joy
Ink: printer
Paper: copic xpress, PTI ssw, PTI Scarlet Jewel, SU Bahama Breeze, unknown print
Extras: copics, stickles, MS icicle border punch, PTI ribbon, Embossing folder, dimensionals

Little Miss Muffet Inspiration Post


Happy Thursday. We have a little inspiration post to share on the LMM facebook page. Everyone is showcasing the stamps or digis that are available in the store.  This one is a digi image called Polka Dot Pals Gary. There are lots of new images available for the upcoming holidays, such a great selection.

I've used the sketch and bingo combo from Tuesday Morning Sketches #279 this week. I've gone with the top row: jingle bells, ribbon and glitter. 


Card Recipe:
Ink: printer, palette noir
Paper: copic xpress, PTI Pure Poppy, Simply Chartreuse, Enchanted Evening, October Afternoon prints
Extras: copics, dimensionals, stickles, PTI twine and ribbon, nesties, white paint pen, jingle bells

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Bugaboo Christmas Chaos Day 5


It's Christmas Chaos time at Catch the Bug! All week long we are having fun challenges, a new one each day to get you ready for the holidays. Please check out the challenges and join in. There are great prizes to win. And as an added benefit, it you do them all you will avoid some holiday chaos, by having a bunch of cute holiday cards ready to mail by the end of the week! All the details and prize information is on the Catch the Bug blog.

Today is day five and the challenge is a funny Christmas card challenge. This guy Blitzen cracks me up! Hope you will take a bit of time and play along with us!

Card Recipe:
Image: Bugaboo Blitzen
Ink: printer
Paper: copic xpress, PTI ssw, PTI True Black, Pure Poppy
Extras: copics, stickles, crystal effects, MS snowflake punch, card candi, brads

Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Bugaboo Christmas Chaos Day 4



It's Christmas Chaos time at Catch the Bug! All week long we are having fun challenges, a new one each day to get you ready for the holidays. Please check out the challenges and join in. There are great prizes to win. And as an added benefit, it you do them all you will avoid some holiday chaos, by having a bunch of cute holiday cards ready to mail by the end of the week! All the details and prize information is on the Catch the Bug blog.

Today is day four and the challenge is a recipe challenge. One image and 2 of something and 3 of something. I used two colors of cardstock and three prints of washi tape. Hope you will take a bit of time and play along with us using this reecipe inspiration! This image is our new release for today, too.

Card Recipe:
Image: Bugaboo , PTI sentiment
Ink: printer, Pure Poppy
Paper: copic xpress, PTI ssw, PTI New Leaf
Extras: copics, stickles, washi tape, dimensionals, sewing machine

Monday, December 8, 2014

Bugaboo Christmas Chaos Day 3



It's Christmas Chaos time at Catch the Bug! All week long we are having fun challenges, a new one each day to get you ready for the holidays. Please check out the challenges and join in. There are great prizes to win. And as an added benefit, it you do them all you will avoid some holiday chaos, by having a bunch of cute holiday cards ready to mail by the end of the week! All the details and prize information is on the Catch the Bug blog.

Today is day three and the challenge is a color challenge. Hope you will take a bit of time and play along with us using this gorgeous color palette for inspiration!



Card Recipe:
Image: Bugaboo  Stocking Line
Ink: printer
Paper: copic xpress, SU Regal Rose and Rose Red, PTI Harvest Gold
Extras: copics, stickles, rhinestones, PT ribbon, Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Nesties poinsettia die

Sunday, December 7, 2014

Bugaboo Christmas Chaos Day 2


It's Christmas Chaos time at Catch the Bug! All week long we are having fun challenges, a new one each day to get you ready for the holidays. Please check out the challenges and join in. There are great prizes to win. And as an added benefit, it you do them all you will avoid some holiday chaos, by having a bunch of cute holiday cards ready to mail by the end of the week! All the details and prize information is on the Catch the Bug blog.

Today is day two and the challenge is a sketch challenge. Hope you will take a bit of time and play along with us!


Card Recipe:
Image: Bugaboo  Snowglobe Stella Sled
Ink: printer
Paper: copic xpress, PTI Pure Poppy and New Leaf, October Afternoon Prints
Extras: copics, stickles, rhinestones, SU ribbon, dimensionals

Saturday, December 6, 2014

Bugaboo Christmas Chaos




It's Christmas Chaos time at Catch the Bug! All week long we are having fun challenges, a new one each day to get you ready for the holidays. Please check out the challenges and join in. There are great prizes to win. And as an added benefit, it you do them all you will avoid some holiday chaos, by having a bunch of cute holiday cards ready to mail by the end of the week! All the details and prize information is on the Catch the Bug blog.

Today is day one and the challenge is Sparkle and Shine. I've used plenty of stickles and a few sequins. This is a little holder for a gift card. I always need plenty of these around the holidays.


Card Recipe:
Image: Bugaboo  Seasons Greetings Feet
Ink: printer
Paper: copic xpress, PTI Pure Poppy and Pine Feather
Extras: copics, stickles, PTI gift card holder die, Trendy Twine, Cuttlebug embossing folder, sequins

Friday, December 5, 2014

From the Heart Stamps Blog Hop


Welcome to our From the Heart Stamps blog hop. Our theme this month is Christmas or any other Winter Holiday. Our designers are showcasing lots of gorgeous projects.
As you hop along, please leave a comment on each entry. One random commenter will be selected on each blog to win an image of choice from the FTHS store. And additionally, one commenter on the From the Heart Stamps blog will be selected to win a $15 gift voucher to the store!
If you have arrived from the very talented Jo's Blog, you are in the right place, if not why don’t you start on the From the Heart Stamps blog, so you don’t miss anything.
After leaving a comment here, head over to Kelly's blog and see what fantastic project she has created.
Thanks for hopping with us today. The hop will end on Monday December 8th, 6 am EST. Winners will be posted on the From the Heart Stamps Blog on Wednesday December 10th.
Card Recipe: Image: FTHS Peeking Snowman, Ink: printer, Paper: copic xpress, PTI Pure Poppy, PTI Enchanted Evening, MME patterns, Extras: copics, stickles, nesties, MS punchs, EK Success border punch, organdy ribbon, card candi

    Sami Stamps New Release and Challenge


    TGIF! Another week has flown by! So happy the weekend is coming up here. 

    Today is release day at Sami Stamps and they have some super cute new Christmas digi stamps available both in the store and in the etsy shop. And the challenge starting today is to use a Christmas Embellishment. Easy peasy, hope you will play along!

    Drop over to the blog and see what the other DT members created for this release. 

    For my card I've used Christmas Girl. She is so pretty and fun to color up! Here is a peek at the whole release. They are all gorgeous!

    Image: Sami Stamps Christmas Girl
    Ink: printer
    Paper: copic xpress, PTI Plum Pudding, PTI Blueberry Sky, SU Baja Breeze, prints
    Extras: copics, stickles, pearls, sewing machine, PTI ribbon, twine, jingle bells, Memory Box die




    Thursday, December 4, 2014

    Little Miss Muffet challenge



    We've got some fun going on at Little Miss Muffet today. There is a new challenge for you to play along with. The challenge is Anything Goes, this time around, makes it easy to join the fun.  The stamp I'm using is from Little Miss Muffet,  it is a digital image called Cuthbert and Kiki's sleigh ride.  Stop by the Little Miss Muffet blog and check out the other gorgeous samples! Hope you will join the fun and play along with us!

    My sketch comes from the Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #247:




    Card Recipe:
    Image: Little Miss Muffet Cuthbert and Kiki's sleigh ride
    Ink: printer
    Paper: copic xpress, PTI Pure Poppy, Harvest Gold, Pine Feather, Jillybean Soup print
    Extras: copics, stickles, PTI Twine, MS snowflake punch, stickles Sakura Stardust pen, sewing machine, PTI button