Bugaboo New Release Tuesday

Happy Tuesday! Today is new release day at Bugaboo and these blocks are some of the cute images being released today, they are called called Cat Blocks. I've made a black and white card with some fun pops of color today

Stop on over to the Catch the Bug Blog and check out what the other designers have done with this cutie.

Card Recipe:
Image: Bugaboo  Cat Blocks, Hanna Stamps sentiment
Ink: printer, Palette Noir
Paper: copic xpress, PTI True Black, PTI sse
Extras: copics, corner rounder, nesties, dimensionals, melted bead dots

From the Heart Stamps

Well, this one was supposed to be posted last Sunday, but somehow didn't post and I didn't notice. Kind of crazy, lol.  

I decided to make a cute tag with this fun image to go on a jar of jelly beans. My father in law always has jelly beans and brings them for the kids, so this was perfect for him. Love the sentiment, it comes with the image, too. The image is called Full of Beans Birdbrain and is available at From the Heart Stamps. 

Here is a close up of the image, so much fun to color!

Recipe:

Image: From the Heart Stamps Full of Beans Birdbrain

Paper: copic xpress, PTI Hibiscus Burst

Ink: printer

Extras: copics, nesties, PTI ribbon, jar and jelly beans

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.  The stamp I'm using is from Little Miss Muffet, called Bubbles Chester.   Stop by the Little Miss Muffet blog and check out the other gorgeous samples! And while you are there see all the birthday specials in the store! Hope you will join the fun and play along with us!

My sketch comes from Tuesday Morning Sketches #246.

Card Recipe:
Image: LMM Bubbles Chester, Inky Antics sentiment
Ink: printer, Palette Noir
Paper: copic xpress, PTI ssw, PTI New Leaf

Extras: copics, nesties, dimensionals,  stickles, sequins, SU corner rounder, washi tape, sewing machine

Whimsy and Stars

Whimsy and Stars is back with a cute new release today! Mabelle is releasing this cutie called, Zoey. Stop over to the Whimsy and Stars blog and see what the DT did with this darling image. Make sure and leave a comment over there, too. Two random winners will be picked to win an image!

My sketch comes from Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2 sketch 2-12:

Check out all of the fun images in the Whimsy and Stars store, so many great springy images and lots of ones perfect for Mother's Day.  All of the images in Mabelle's etsy shop are now available for instant download, no waiting!

Some challenges I would like to enter:

Everybody-Art-Challenge W - #275 Cute Card

Fan-Tastic Tuesday - W, E2, Must Be Square #32 Anything Goes

Through The Craft Room Door W, 2E - Always Anything Goes

Card Recipe:

Image: Whimsy and Stars Studio, Zoey

Ink: printer

Paper: copic xpress, PTI Harvest Gold and Simply Chartreuse, MME  prints

Extras: copics, stickles, dimensionals, sewing machine, PTI buttons, trendy twine, Queen and Co dots, white paint pen

Bugaboo Saturday Challenge

Happy Saturday! It's challenge time at the Catch the Bug blog. This week is our monthly bingo challenge. Hope you will play along for a chance to win some Bugaboo images!

My image is called Kidz Boy Hot Air Balloon.  I love this image, it's so cute. Here is a peek at the bingo board:

Stop by the Catch the Bug blog and check out the fun creations the DT came up with this week.

My sketch comes from Tuesday Morning Sketches #245. Really fun and unique sketch. Lots of possibilities for this one, I really enjoyed playing along with it.

Card Recipe:

Image: Bugaboo Kidz Boy Hot Air Balloon

Ink: printer

Paper: copic xpress, PTI Enchanted Evening, PTI Pure Poppy

Extras: copics, MFT dies, PTI die, EK Success border punch, dimensionals

Little Miss Muffet

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. My digi image is called Jack Eggcellent for Sharing. Stop on over to the facebook page and check out all the inspiration from the DT.

Card Recipe:
Image: Little Miss Muffet Jack Eggcellent for Sharing
Ink: printer
Paper: copic express, PTI Hibiscus Burst and New Leaf, MME print
Extras: copics,brads, dimensionals, PTI ribbon, EK success border punch, Cuttlebug embossing folder

From the Heart Stamps (mid month reminder)

Before I talk about my card, I want to announce the winner of my draw for the Just Because Faithful Friends digi set from From the Heart Stamps. Thanks to everyone for your nice comments! The winner is: Jennyfer L! Hope you will enjoy this image as much as I did Jennyfer! Keep yours eyes on the other designer's blogs, many of them will be giving away one of the new Faithful Friends images during April.

Now, today is the middle of the month. That means you have half a month left to play along with our Stamp of the Month Progressive Challenge. The image this month is Spring Medley. Such a sweet and springy image. I'm going to use this one for an Easter card. Hope you will join us and play along. If you didn't play along last month, you can still join the fun and purchase the image and jump right in. 

Thanks for stopping by today. Hope you have a wonderful week.

Card Recipe:

Image: From the Heart Stamps Spring Medely

Ink: printer

Paper: copic xpress, PTI ssw

Extras: copics, Cuttlebug embossing folder, SU ribbon, pearls

Lots of Love for Lauryn Hop

Isn't this little girl just precious? Let me introduce you....
Lauryn was diagnosed with Leukemia on March 27, 2014. She is currently hospitalized in the DC area undergoing chemotherapy to fight this terrible disease.  Lauryn is Linda Payne's granddaughter...many of you in the stamping community probably already know sweet Linda! I was on the Phindy's Place DT with Linda, and what a wonderful crafty and kind lady she is!

As news of Lauryn's illness spread via social media, many of you have asked if there is anything you can do to help, so we have come up with a plan. We decided to have a Card Drive and would like to invite YOU to help by sending "happy mail" to Lauryn and her family.

Please create cards to share your love and encouragement for Lauryn and her family. Lauryn's parents are Josh and Elizabeth and she has two older siblings: Lily and Logan. We thank the Lord for this dear family and need to pray for them as they are seeking to glorify the Lord throughout this trial. 

If you've arrived from Linda's blog you are in the right spot. The full hop list is below, so you won't get lost. Here is the card I created for Lauryn, using a From the Heart Stamps image called Faithful Friends Hope Floats. Faith has created a special image for the hop available and donated a prize, too. So make sure to check out the Lots of Love for Lauryn blog and leave a comment for a chance to win some great prizes, and also check out the gorgeous images available for a donation! And most importantly create and send a card to this precious little girl and keep the family in your thoughts and prayers.

Cards can be mailed to:

Children's National
Hematology/Oncology RM 437
Lauryn Newsome
111 Michigan Ave NW
Washington DC 20010

You can find updates on Lauryn via a Facebook page that has been set up by some family. It is Fight on Little Lauryn. They have shared how encouraging it is receive a simple "like" on a Facebook status or words of love and encouragement that is posted.

Here is the fabulous group of bloggers who have joined us in promoting this Card Drive. We would love for you to hop with us as numerous bloggers have blog candy and all you need to do is leave a comment... 

Lots of Love for Lauryn

Olga Jewell Craftieodamae

Mary Anne Kelemen Lakeside Stamping

Lisa Haines The Purple Place

Patti Painter Patti’s Paper Creations

Jennie Harper Stampin Away the Day 

Colleen Holmes A Card’s Delight

Jennifer Scull Just Coffee Please and Stamps and Ribbons and Paper

Anita Autore Cards & Coffee 

Sandra Van Blaricum Cards and Creativity 

Jerusha Borden I Love Paper Crafting 

Jenn Borjeson Stampin' Angel Jenn 

Nina Brackett Crafting in Croatia

Linda Coughlin The Funkie Junkie

Kathleen Curry Will Stamp for Wine

Melissa Czapor My Many Journeys

Vicki Dutcher All I Do is Stamp

Debbie Ebat Debbie’s Stamping Adventures

Tera Fujan Stamp Queen 

Patti Gilliam Cherish Each Precious Gift

Joy Hadden Pieces of Joy

Danielle Haddon The Musings of a Chocoholic

Karen Knegten Studio at the Lake 

Lori McAree Smiling While Stamping

CG Merrill CG Says (something loudly)

Rhonda Miller Rhonda’s Place to Shine

Lee Murphy My Reality

Betty Neville Betty Neville's Blog

Jackie Randolph Paper Moments 

Shirley Ross http://cardartetc.blogspot.com/

Melissa Shultz Coffee Stamps and Stitches

Carla Suto Carla’s Stamping Spot 

Cat Tidwell Cat’s Creations 

Brenda Turner Stamp It Up

Geri Utterback Geri’s Cards 

Cheri Weston Stamp’n Boomer 

Thanks for stopping by today, now hop over and see what Melissa has created. Hope you will take some time and send a card to Lauryn and her family.

My sketch today comes from Krafyhands April sketch challenge:

Card Recipe:

Image: From the Heart Stamps Faithful Friends Hope Floats

Ink: printer

Paper: Copic xpress, PTI Summer Sunrise, PTI Hibiscus Burst, American Crafts Dear Lizzy prints

Extras: copics, stickles, sewing machine, nesties, dimensionals, MS butterfly punches, rhinestones, Verve die

 

Whimsy and Stars

Is Easter really only a week away? Time is flying by. But the good news is you still have a full week to craft up a few more Easter projects. I made a cute card to share using Whimsy and Stars Spring Garden Chickie. Such a sweet and fun image, perfect not only for Easter, but all spring long. And the Whimsy and Stars images are available for instant download now, so no waiting for your image. 

My sketch comes from: CAS Colours and Sketches #69

Some challenges I would like to enter:

• Allsorts - W, 3E - #254 Spring Blossoms
• Di's Digis Designs 3E 2W SIO - (W1 of 2) Easter
• Kitty Bee Designs - 2W,2E,C10 (W1 of 2) #21  Easter
• Pumpkin spice - W - #67 Easter

Card Recipe:

Image: Whimsy and Stars Spring Garden Chickie, Verve sentiment

Ink: printer, Palette Noir

Paper: copic xpress, PTI Aqua Mist, PTI Hibiscus Burst, Jillybean Soup print

Extras: copics, stickles, nesties, sewing machine, dimensionals, melted bead accents

From the Heart Stamps

Have you seen the new Faithful Friends line at From the Heart Stamps? They are so cute and all come with coordinating sentiments. There is a big selection already, Faith has been on a roll! And I hear even more will be released.

I've used this little cutie called Just Because. Isn't she perfect for any occasion? I was thinking she would make some cute thinking of you, birthday or even lunch box notes. The sentiment came with her, too. Makes for easy matching!

Do you like this image? Would you like to win her? Faith has generously allowed the designers to post projects with the new images and offer a free one to one commenter. So, leave a comment here and I will select someone to win this image. I will announce the winner on Tuesday 4-15. And be sure to check out the other FTHS designers' blogs. I know for sure one other designer currently has a card up with a chance to win the image.

My sketch comes from Stick it Down Tuesday. Love this simple easy sketch, will definitely become a "go to"!

Card  Recipe:

Image: From the Heart Stamps Faithful Friends Just Because

Ink: printer

Paper: copic xprss, PTI Summer Sunrise, PTI Spring Rain, PTU Print

Extras: copics, nesties, dimensionals, stickles, PTI die, white pen, Trendy Twine

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 Distressing. Now, I must admit, I find distressing a bit stressful, but once I got going with the sharp edge thingy, I had lots of fun. The stamp I'm using is Little Miss Muffet Sonny Honeycloud Life's a Beach.  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!

Card Recipe:
Image: LMM Sonny Honeycloud Life's a Beach, LAD sentiment
Ink: printer, Palette Noir
Paper: copic xpress,  unknown print, PTI cardstocks in Spring Rain, Orange Zest and Simply Chartreuse
Extras: copics, sewing machine, sakura stardust pen, TH distressing tool, PTI ribbon, Queen and CO jelly dots, rhinestone

Bugaboo Humor Me Wednesday

It's Humor Me Wednesday over at Catch the Bug Challenge Blog today. We celebrate crazy, funny and silly holidays that aren't the norm every Wednesday. My card features Stella Clean with Vodka, in honor of April 7th, No Housework Day.

Stop over to the Catch the Bug blog and see what the DT has created for all the fun and silly days being celebrated this week.

Some challenges I would like to enter:

• Craft-Dee BowZ - M, E3, project must have bow - (April) Anything Goes with a Handmade Bow 
• Digi Makeover Challenge - W, SIO, must use digi - Anything Goes

Card Recipe:
Image: Bugaboo Stella Clean with Vodka
Ink: printer
Paper: Copic xpress, SU prints, SU Gray and Coral
Extras: copics, card candy,  dimensionals, SU ribbon, pearls, crystal effects

Whimsy and Stars

Happy Sunday! I've got a cute and springy project to share from Whimsy and Stars. I've used my Silhouette Cameo to cut a little box. I decorated it with image, Dancing Egg and Chickie, and will mail it off to my chemo buddy this week. 

Here is a close up of the image. Such a precious and fun Easter image. Did you know all of the Whimsy and Stars images are now available for instant download? How cool that is that, you buy and download right away!

Card Recipe:

Image: Whimsy and Stars Studio Dancing Egg and Chickie

Ink: printer

Paper: copic xpress, PTI Hibiscus Burst, Hawaiian Shores, Spring Moss

Extras: Silhouette cute file, nesties, dimensionals, PTI ribbon, copics

Stella Says Sketch

Happy Sunday, the weekend is flying by. There is a new challenge at Catch the Bug starting today. It's a Stella Says Sketch challenge! There is a fun new sketch to play along with, it's very versatile. For my sample I've used this cute image called, Mini Set Birthday Girl.  Here is a peek at the sketch. Hope you will play along for a chance to win some Bugaboo images.

Card Recipe:
Image: Bugaboo Mini Set Birthday Girl, PTI sentiment
Ink: printer
Paper: Copic xpress, PTI Hibiscus Burst and New Leaf, Doodlebug print
Extras: copics, stickles, nesties, dimensionals, Trendy Twine, PTI button, mini white brads

Bugaboo Saturday Challenge

Happy Saturday! It's challenge time at the Catch the Bug blog. This week is our monthly anything goes challenge. Makes it simple to play along. Hope you will play along for a chance to win some Bugaboo images!

My image is called Bugaboo Brat Sports Basketball Boy.  I love this image, it's so cute. 

Stop by the Catch the Bug blog and check out the fun creations the DT came up with this week.

Card Recipe:

Image: Bugaboo Brat Sports Basketball

Ink: printer

Paper: copic xpress, PTI True Black, SU Basic Gray, PTI Hawaiian Shores, Authentique print

Extras: copics, nesties, PTI dies, Bellas Buables, sewing machines, white paint pen

From the Heart Stamps Blog Hop

Welcome to our From the Heart Stamps blog hop. Our theme this month is Friendship. 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 from each blog to win the image that the designer used. And additionally, one commenter on the From the Heart Stamps blog will be selected to win a $5 gift voucher to the store!

If you have arrived from the very talented Imke'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.

Here is my project, using Ali's Kitten. Thought this was perfect for a kitty lover. Animals can be friends, too!

Now head over to Kelly's blog and see the beautiful card she made.

Thanks for hopping with us today. The hop will end on Monday April 7th at 6am, EST. Winners will be posted on the From the Heart Stamps Blog on Wednesday April 9th.

My sketch comes from Sweet Sketch Wednesday 2. Love their sketches!

Card Recipe:

Image: From the Heart Stamps Ali's Kitten

Ink: printer

Paper: copic xpress, PTI Yellow, SU Teal, Basic Gray pattern

Extras: copics, sewing machine, nesties, MM brads, dimensionals, Kaiser rhinestone, RRR ribbon, 

Little Miss Muffet

Happy Thursday. We have a little inspiration post to share at Little Miss Muffet today. Everyone is showcasing the stamps or digis that are available in the store. My digi image is called Swings 'n Slides Spring Morning. Stop on over to the LMM blog and check out all the inspiration from the DT. And this month, there are lots of fun happenings in the store and on the Facebook page. So make sure to stop by and celebrate with us.

My sketch comes from the Digi Sketch Challenge. Their challenge is bears, with the option of using the sketch or the theme, I went with the sketch.

Card Recipe:
Image: Little Miss Muffet Swings 'n Slides Spring Morning
Ink: printer
Paper: copic express, SU Blue Bayou, PTI Harvest Gold and  Authentique prints
Extras: copics, pearls, dimensionals, sewing machine, PTI button, MS butterfly punch, Trendy Twine

From the Heart Stamps

Happy Wednesday! I've made a card using one of the newer images from From the Heart Stamps called Mixed Bouquet. I thought it mad a sweet and elegant birthday card. Perfect for any flower lover. I've used the sketch of the week #60, too. There is still time to join the fun and play along with the sketch or the twist, which is lots of glitter!

Card Recipe
Image: From the Heart Stamps Mixed Bouquet

Ink: Printer

Paper: copic xpress, SU Gray, PTI Spring Rain, Authentique prints

Extras: copics, nesties, Verve border die, pearls, seam binding, dimensionals

Flat Friends Challenge

It's April! That means it's time for a new challenge over at the Flat Friends Challenge Blog, our new monthly challenge is up! The challenges will run monthly and the prize is four Flat Friends digi images to one random winner. You can find all the details on the challenge blog. 

If you haven't seen these fun images from Emma Canning yet, check them out at Polka Doodles or in her Etsy store, they are just so cute and hip and fun to color. Lots of new ones were recently added, too! And there some new freebies linked to the challenge blog (so if you don't have any images yet, you can still play along)!

Our challenge is Add a Sentiment this go round, super easy to join the fun. I went with a masculine card this time, using a newer image called Gamer.  The challenge runs all month long, so there is plenty of time to join the fun!

My sketch comes from the Deconstructed Sketch challenge #144.

Card Recipe:
Image: Emma Canning Gamer, Verve sentiment
Ink: printer, Palette noir
Paper: copic xpress, PTI Orange Zest, PTI New Leaf, SU Night of Navy, MME prints
Extras: copics, nesties, twine, PTI buttons, corner rounder, EK Success border punch, sakura stardust pen