Stamp-n-Paradise

PTI 5th Anniversary--Day 7

2012-02-11T18:20:00.002-06:00

I finally finished a card for today's Papertrey Ink challenge. I have lots of distractions at my house this weekend........My creative friends Jen Carter, Laurie Willison, and Barb Foster are here for some crafty time! Some of us have cranked out the cards this weekend (no names mentioned) but I on the other hand have just enjoyed the company.

I'm sending this over to Simon Says Stamp challenge this week.........Love is in the Air!

Hope you are enjoying your weekend! Thanks for stopping by!

{Happy Anniversary}

Stamps: Heart Prints

Paper: SS White, Pure Poppy, Bitty Dots

Ink: True Black, Pure Poppy

Misc: Heart Print Dies, Filigree Border Die, Foam Tape

PTI 5th Anniversary--Day 4

2012-02-08T23:21:00.001-06:00

Hi everyone! Today there was another challenge by Nichole to use one of the Design Teams favorite color combinations of last year. Scrolling through their choices, I knew immediately which DT member I was using as inspiration. My eyes stopped on Lisa's beautiful color combo and I knew it would be perfect to use with the Rosie Posie stamp set.

Here is my card using Lisa's beautiful colors:

Here I've used the frame from Take Note and masked off the right corner so that I could directly stamp my Posies to the card base. Then my smaller posies were die cut and lifted with foam tape for dimension. I have to admit the sentiment would have been a nightmare if it weren't for my trusty Stamp-a-ma-jig. Perfect with that tool!

Thanks for stopping by today!

{Birthday Wishes}

All supplies PTI.

Stamps: Rosie Posie, Take Note, Happy Day

Paper: Kraft, Pure Poppy, SS White

Ink: True Black, Pure Poppy, Spring Moss, Aqua Mist

Dies: Rosie Posie

Misc: Silver Pearls (Michael's)

Market Street Stamps and Ribbon Carousel 2 Day Blog Hop!!!

2012-02-08T00:20:00.000-06:00

Welcome to Day 2 of the Market Street Stamps and Ribbon Carousel Blog Hop! This is the 2nd day of goodness from both DTs where we are showcasing stamps from MSS and gorgeous ribbons from RC! And did I mention prizes?? I'll get to that at the bottom of my post.

When I received my ribbons in the mail from Ribbon Carousel, I was just BLOWN AWAY. I chose to work with the January Valentine Ribbon kit. OMG. I was literally amazed at how much ribbon was in this kit! Everything from seam binding, twine, sheer ruffles, chevron, to stripes. Pure gorgeousness!! From my kit, I chose to work with the sheer ruffles, cranberry seam binding, and twine. I had to go with something a little more vintagy and I think I pulled it off! Using MSS awesome background set, Grace, I stamped it and added in some tiny hearts from Follow your Heart. The cute bird and sentiment also come from this set!!

Alright, so I did mention prizes. Here's what you have to do during this blog hop:

What: Market Street Stamps and Ribbon Carousel Blog Hop!

When: Tuesday, February 7 through Monday, February 13 11:59pm EST
Where: Market Street Stamps Blog and Ribbon Carousel Blog

How: Start the blog hop at either the Market Street Stamps blog or Ribbon Carousel blog. Visit each of the designers blogs featured on both days, Tuesday and Wednesday. When you have completed the Blog Hop, leave your name on the Inlinkz on either the Market Street Stamps Blog or the Ribbon Carousel Blog. You have until NEXT MONDAY, February 13 at 11:59pm EST to complete the entire hop.

3 Prizes for 3 winners: We’re giving away Two $25 Gift Certificates to the Market Street Stamps store…

And…

a newly released Ribbon Carousel!

The winners will be announced on both blogs on Tuesday, February 14! We hope you enjoy the hop!

{you're such a sweetie}
Stamps: Grace Background, Follow your Heart (Market Street Stamps)
Paper: Dark Chocolate, SS White (PTI)
Ink: Pure Poppy, Dark Chocolate (PTI), Tempting Turquoise (SU), Rich Cocoa (Memento)
Dies: Flags and Tags (Lil' Inker Designs), Branch Die-namics (MFT)
Misc: Scarlet Jewel Button (PTI), Ribbons (Ribbon Carousel), Copics

PTI 5th Anniversary--Day 2 (another card)

2012-02-07T00:14:00.001-06:00

I'm back with another cute cute image from Beth Silaika.....the little honey bee and it's adorable sentiment!
I really am enjoying using these digi images the stamp designers have put out to use for this challenge!

I guess I'm embracing my inner CAS style with these but I love how they've turned out!

PTI 5th Anniversary--Day 2

2012-02-06T19:58:00.000-06:00

I'm loving this week.....I have some days off and am able to play along with these challenges! It's the Papertrey Ink 5th Aniversary celebration! Today we were challenged to use these fabulous digi images provided by all the PTI stamp designers. You can find them HERE.

I chose to work with this colorful LOVE image provided by Melissa Bickford. I love the font she chose and the postage stamp look! I printed the image on SS White cardstock, ran it through my Big Shot with the Linen Impression Plate, and sewed one lone Raspberry Fizz button with twine from the Twinery. Easy Peasy!

Thanks for visiting today!

PTI 5th Anniversary--Day1

2012-02-05T13:23:00.001-06:00

Very quick post today as I'm waiting on a phone call from work to go in. Gosh I dislike being on call but hey it's part of my job. But as I waited, I wanted to get something made for Day 1 of Papertrey Ink's 5th Annviversary Celebration!

I am very inspired by Betsy Veldman's style lately so I thought I would use her "favorites" today and share my version. I really liked this post by Betsy where she pulled so many cards together using several PTI stamp sets. For mine, I've used Sending You, Big and Bold Wishes, and Flower Garden. Disclaimer: the red stamped flowers were stamped using the new Pure Poppy ink pad. hmmmmm. Doesn't look like Pure Poppy to me. (I should have used my old version! LOL)

Thanks for stopping by today!

Lil' Inker Designs February Product Spotlight Hop {Day2}

2012-02-01T23:01:00.004-06:00

First.......again I have to mention this weather! Seriously people! I was fortunate to have lunch with a friend yesterday at my most FAVORITE place.....Chipotle.....outside.....without a coat!!!! Yes, you heard me.....February 1st. I am loving every minute of this!!! But I digress.......the REAL reason I'm here today is to showcase the Valentine goodies from Lil' Inker Designs that were previously released on January 20th during the January release!

Here is who you can visit today:

Amy Kolling--->me!

I used the Of the Heart dies and sentiments for my card today. Lots of layers and NO pattern paper! My sentiment was stamped in Versamark and heat embossed with White Filigree Embossing Powder. I LOVE LOVE the signature detail of the little perforations on the hearts!!!

I've used the colors from the Colour Q challenge for this week. I snuck my kraft color in there with the wood button and button twine. Hope that's ok!

Next up, I have a cute quick little treat box. I decorated this white truffle box with more of the Heart dies and wrapping the top with some baker's twine from The Twinery. What's inside you ask? 6 Hershey Kisses fit perfectly inside! How sweet is that? ;)

Well.....that's it for me. Remember this blog hop FULL of inspiration using the new Valentine goodies goes on Friday and Saturday too! Your next stop is Alicia's fabulous blog! Why not go pick up your own set of these cute hearts?? You can HERE. ;) Thanks for stopping by!

{I give you my heart}

Stamps: Of the Heart Sentiments (Lil' Inker Designs)

Paper: SS White, Pure Poppy, Sweet Blush, Smokey Shadow (all PTI)

Ink: Versamark

Dies: Of the Heart Dies and Flags and Tags Dies (Lil' Inker Designs)

Misc: Janome Sew Mini, Wooden Button, Rustic Jute Button Twine (PTI), Foam Tape, White Filigree Embossing Powder

{For you}

Stamps: Of the Heart Sentiments (Lil' Inker Designs)

Paper: Sweet Blush and Pure Poppy (PTI)

Ink: True Black (PTI)

Dies: Of the Heart Dies (Lil' Inker Designs)

Misc: Foam Tape, Baker's Twine (The Twinery)

February Paint the Town Challenge

2012-02-01T08:00:00.003-06:00

Gosh, where did January go? I am not complaining one bit as we've had some BEAUTIFUL weather here in Kansas for January! Let's see more of this springy type weather all the way until Spring!

It's time to share the February Paint the Town Challenge colors with Market Street Stamps! Once I saw the color story and photo, I knew which set I would be using this month. I leaned on the cooking theme and the retro colors. These papers from October Afternoon were the perfect fit!

Thanks for stopping by today.......I'm going to enjoy this weather and go for a walk OUTSIDE!!

{Have a SOUPER day}

Stamps: Comfort Food (Market Street Stamps)

Paper: Rustic Cream, Terracotta Tile (PTI), Grey (Misc), Farmhouse DP (October Afternoon)

Ink: Charcoal Palette, True Black (PTI)

Dies: Lacey Circles (Spellbinders)

Misc: Janome Sew Mini, Foam Tape, Copics

12 Kits of Christmas {January Kit}

2012-01-30T23:01:00.006-06:00

I have been so excited to share today's post with you! I am joining 11 other very talented ladies in a monthly Christmas card challenge called The 12 Kits of Christmas. I literally can not wait to see what everyone made with this kit! Each month the hostess sends out card kits to the other 11 members. Renee started us off with a kit that just literally blew me away when I opened it! There were so many goodies in there and probably enough to make 10 cards. Boy did she spoil us! She thought of everything!

JANUARY KIT
{photo courtesy of Kara}

Card #1: Renee has been enabling lately and so I had an inkling she would be sending a certain 'window' die that she had scored. When it arrived, it was love at first sight I tell ya! Of course, it was the first thing I wanted to use. Everything you see on my card (except the Pure Poppy card base impressed with the Peace be Still Impression Plate) was included in my kit even down to the twine for the buttons! Now for that window........don't you just want to swoon? Look at all that detail! Sadly, I have not found my own die yet but am on an email list for one!

Card #2: My next card uses another fun die this time from Cheery Lynn Designs. The detail in this O Tannenbaum Christmas Tree is just amazing. I added in some red pearls (that were included in the kit) and some of my coveted silver ones to embellish the tree. I topped my tree with some Silver Stickles and layered my tree over some pattern paper from the kit. I then used the red seam binding to wrap and form a bow with a jingle bell accenting the center.

Now since we are starting out this month, there is some awesome Blog Candy to be won by one lucky person who comments on all of the blogs and leaves comments along the way by Friday night. (Blog Candy courtesy of Renee.......check it out on her blog) Thank you soo much for stopping by! Here is a list of all the blogs to visit and leave comments for the blog candy:

Renee {It's a Patchwork Life}--January Hostess

Suzanne {The Card Yard}

Cathy {Empty Nest Crafter}

Joyce {Cards-by-the-Sea}

Kim {Cupcakes Cards and Kim}

Kara {KandRDesigns}

Sharron {On Papillon Wings}

Marybeth {Marybeth's Time for Paper}

Jeanne {A Kept Life}

Jessica {The Paper Parade}

Christina {Sea Glass & Sentiments}

{JANUARY KIT INGREDIENTS}

Stamps: 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, Compliments of the Season, 2011 Holiday Ornaments, Say it With Style (Waltzingmouse), In the Meadow (PTI)

Paper: SS White, Pure Poppy, True Black, Simply Chartreuse (PTI)

Dies: Star of Wonder, Essex Label (Memory Box), Grand Madison Window (PoppyStamps), O Tannenbaum Christmas Tree (Cheery Lynn Designs), In the Meadow (PTI)

Market Street Stamps Block Party Time!

2012-01-28T07:01:00.001-06:00

Now that you all are waiting on your NEW releases from Market Street Stamps to arrive in your mailbox, you have the opportunity to play along with us! What's up for grabs?? Well, lots of goodness including a GUEST DESIGNER spot!! Check out all the details on the MSS Blog HERE.

I'm playing along using one of the newest sets (I love this one!) called Birds of a Feather. And for just a limited time, it's on SALE! Check out my design...........I haven't played along with the Girl Fridays in a while but when I saw this great CAS sketch, it was perfect for this cute little bird!

Here is the sketch from CAS-ual Fridays: CFC37!

This is a great time for you to get those Market Street Stamps out and whip up a card for the Block Party. We'd LOVE to see what you create! Have a great weekend!

{LOVE}

Stamps: Birds of a Feather (Market Street Stamps)

Paper: SS White and Pure Poppy (PTI)

Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento)

Misc: Copics, Twine (The Twinery), Pure Poppy Button (PTI), Glue Pen, Prisma Glitter

MSS Sneak Peeks Day 3: Travelscapes and Bon Voyage

2012-01-25T19:15:00.002-06:00

Hi everyone! I'm here tonight with a sneak peek of 2 new sets (I've combined them here) for the new January release for Market Street Stamps! Two fabulous sets for that travel loving person.

Here I've combined Travelscapes and Bon Voyage to create this fun vacation scene.......This is certainly a scene I would like to be indulging in right now! LOL I've stamped my waves from Travelscapes and layered them slightly and tucked in the cruise ship from Bon Voyage. When layering my waves, I pulled up the tips of the waves slightly with my fingernail......just a little more dimension! My "sky" background was stamped using the Grid Background stamp from MSS. I love that I can make my own grid paper!

Here are the details of the release (all this can be found on the MSS blog, too!):

•The January release stamps will be "sneaked" on the MSS blog Monday-Wednesday at 7PM Central Time!
•The full sets will be revealed on Thursday night!
•Stamps will be available for sale following the reveal Thursday night!
•The January release stamps will be 15% off in the store for an entire week following the release!! Want all of the sets? If you order the whole release they'll be 25% off for an entire week!! Can't beat that!

Well I hope that you are enjoying all the new stamps from Market Street Stamps this week! Remember to join us for the Block Party that starts on Friday!

{Bon Voyage}

Stamps: Grid Background, Travelscapes and Bon Voyage (all Market Street Stamps)

Paper: SS White, Blueberry Sky (PTI), Misc. Grey

Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento), Spring Rain and Fresh Snow (PTI)

Dies: Cloud Dies (Lil' Inker Designs)

Misc: Twine (The Twinery), Harvest Gold Button (PTI), Foam Tape

l.o.v.e. Market Street Style!

2012-01-20T08:01:00.002-06:00

****If you are here for my Lil' Inker Designs post, please scroll down or click HERE.****

Hi everyone! I have a sweet little Valentine to share with you today. It's no secret that I am in LOVE with Market Street Stamps background stamps, right? Well, here I've used the Hearts a Plenty background.

I started with layering my strips of rainbow colored cardstock onto a white sheet of cardstock. I didn't worry if my strips "hung over". I then trimmed this whole panel down to size. Next, I broke out my Versamark ink and inked up my stamp......applying TO the stamp. I then took my rainbow panel and laid it over my stamp and rubbed firmly over the entire thing being careful not to move my paper. Removing my panel, I instantly have a gorgeous patterned background and the makings of a great CAS card. Adding in die cut letters to spell LOVE and a fun little arrow die cut rounded out my card.

My card was inspired by the latest Runway Inspired Challenge: Christopher Kane Resort 2012. I've been eyeing these challenges and I decided that I just needed to give it a try! I was inspired of course by the rainbow colors but also I thought that my arrow shape and the hearts resembled the triangle the model is holding.

Well I've had a few days of fun creating this week and now it's back to work for a few! Have a wonderful day and start to the weekend!!! It's supposed to be beautiful here in Kansas this weekend!

{l o v e}

Stamps: Hearts a Plenty (Market Street Stamps)

Paper: SS White, Pure Poppy, Orange Zest, Harvest Gold, Spring Moss, Blueberry Sky, Plum Pudding (all PTI)

Ink: Versamark

Dies: Block Alphabet Die Collection (PTI), Of the Heart Dies (Lil' Inker Designs)

Misc: Foam Tape

Lil' Inker Designs----Bonus Goodies Release!

2012-01-19T23:01:00.005-06:00

Welcome to the last day of the Lil' Inker Designs January New Release! Today we show you some bonus goodies with a Valentine theme! This is what you've been waiting for right? :) Following the blog hop, you should have arrived from my friend Jen Carter's blog.

First, let's introduce: Hamster Cupid. Oh is his cute or what? This is similar to our previous 2 Cute Ink sets but a smaller scale.

I've paired Hamster Cupid up with some yummy papers from Echo Park called Be Mine. Oh all the patterns are just gorgeous!

Using the Card Patterns sketch, I pieced together the Echo Park paper and added on a fun border punch by EK Success. Hamster Cupid was colored and paper pieced to this pattern paper and I allowed the wings to move. Here is the Card Patterns Sketch #148:

Now let's introduce: Of the Heart Stamps and Dies.

I've used these new sets for a very CAS card to end this week's new release. I LOVE white on white cards so I thought this would be a great time to do one to highlight these new dies. These heart dies have Laura's signature perforations and she even added a cute little arrow! I see myself using these ALL the time. You can never have too many heart dies right? Here I've used the smallest of the 3 heart dies. To add some interest, I've scored a frame around the popped up white panel.

Well, that's the end of this FUN FUN release my friends!! It's been so much fun this week sharing what's new from Lil' Inker Designs. Now it's your turn to go check out the new goodies and grab them for yourself!! You can find them over at the Lil' Inker Designs website HERE.

{Hugs and Kisses}

Stamps: Hamster Cupid (Lil' Inker Designs)

Paper: Raspberry Fizz, Smokey Shadow, Vintage Cream (all PTI), Be Mine Collection (Echo Park)

Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento), True Black (PTI)

Dies: Big Scalloped Ovals Large (Spellbinders), Classic Ovals Large (Spellbinders)

Misc: Janome Sew Mini, Heart Pinking Border Punch (EK Success), Copics

(I love U)

Stamps: Of the Heart (Lil' Inker Designs)

Paper: SS White and Pure Poppy (PTI)

Ink: True Black (PTI)

Dies: Of the Heart Dies (Lil' Inker Designs)

Misc: Linen Impression Plate (PTI), Foam Tape, Red Gemstone

Lil' Inker Designs January New Release--{Day 4}

2012-01-18T23:04:00.002-06:00

Welcome to Day 4 of the Lil' Inker Designs January New Release! You should have arrived from Laura Pryor's blog to start today's blog hop! Everything you have seen here on my blog and my fellow DT blogs is now AVAILABLE in the Lil' Inker Store! ***You must come back tomorrow though for one more day of goodies as we unveil some sweet Valentine items!***

Today I am sharing another image from 2 Cute Ink: Sweet Bee. This sweet little set has some extras in there like some flowers/grass and cute tiny hearts! Pair all these with three new sentiments.....it's a match made in heaven! Take a look at my card:

I colored my Sweet Bee in with various Copic markers and then layered my image over yellow pattern paper from Echo Park. I decided that I enjoy picking parts of my image to pop up for a little dimension. Here I've done this with the bow and the heart. All my layers were machine stitched.....now I could have left it "alone" but it just screamed to have stitches! I'm lovin' my Janome Sew Mini....that's for sure! My sentiment is one that is included in this set and was heat embossed with white filigree embossing powder on the double ended banner die to give it a little extra pop! I've used the current CPS sketch (#251) for this except I changed up the half circles.

Well friends, that's it for today but remember stay tuned for tomorrow's post for one more "cute" day! I can't wait to show you what the BONUS goodies are! Your next stop is my good friend Jen Carter......she creates some of the most creative things!

{Happy Valentine's Day}

Stamps: Sweet Bee (Lil' Inker Designs)

Paper: SS White, Kraft, and Pure Poppy (all PTI), 100 Days of Summer DP (Simple Stories), A Walk in the Park DP (Echo Park)

Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento), Versamark

Dies: Double Ended Banner Die (Lil' Inker Designs), Limitless Layers Dies (PTI)

Misc: Janome Sew Mini, Foam Tape, Copics, Harvest Gold Button (PTI), Crochet Thread, White Filigree Embossing Powder

Lil' Inker Designs January New Release Blog Hop {Day 3}

2012-01-17T23:01:00.003-06:00

Welcome to Day 3 of the Lil' Inker Designs January New Release!! You should have arrived from Laura Pryor's blog and if I must say.......did you check out her post yesterday?? I am in LOVE with the LOVE frame she made with the new dies! Go check it out and leave her a comment as she did a FABULOUS job with it! I am so excited to hear what you think so far about Flags and Tags. It's a true staple and a MUST HAVE set in your collection. Today, however we are showing the newest addition to the 2 Cute Ink collection: Cutie Cat. Here's the full set:

I think my favorite part of this new set are those adroable flowers. Particularly the center one! But I also can not resist that Cutie Cat face! Here I've chosen to color him in with various Copics and cut out the image. I layered the new BIG Flag die over some DP from FancyPantsDesigns that coordinates with my colored image.

Call me crazy but for some dimension, I colored and cut out the flowers and popped them up! My Cutie Cat was layered over the tag die showcased in my post yesterday. I love how it looks like he's sitting on a little rug! hehe I've also stamped a tiny image included in the Flags and Tags stamp set onto the bottom of the tag for fun.

My sentiment (also from Cutie Cat) was stamped half on one part of the flag and half on the other part. I love this for a different look to the sentiment! The last thing I wanted to point out was the big Sentiment Flag die.......do you see the subtle yet embossed line around the die? This new die DOES that when used with the embossing mat!! Here is what Laura said about this new die:

"The oversized sentiment flag is a uniquely designed die. The die was designed much like a frame and then overlayed with a clear backer. It closely resembles a nesting die yet it has the addition of the clear backer which is really neat as it allows for perfect placement when cutting and it even embosses! Also, because the die was created with the clear backer it allowed us to keep manufacturing costs lower which means reduced costs for our customers. It's really a win win!"

I want to extend a huge THANK YOU for everyone stopping by and leaving such sweet comments on my projects for Day 2. Remember that Laura is giving away 2 prizes if you continue on this hop and leave comments along the way each day! Your next stop is one of my good friends, Jen Carter, and I'm sure she is going to show something awesome like she always does!

****Are you all wondering what the BONUS goodies are that will be released on Friday? Well, I got them in my little hands just today and you will LOVE them. hehe Perfect new additions for all your Valentine's.****

Thanks for stopping by and we'll see you tomorrow for Day 4 of the Lil' Inker Designs New Release!

{You made me smile.}

Stamps: Cutie Cat and Flags and Tags Sentiments (Lil' Inker Designs)

Paper: Kraft (PTI), Winterland Collection (Fancy Pants Designs)

Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento), Dark Chocolate (PTI)

Dies: Flags and Tags (Lil' Inker Designs)

Misc: Sewing Machine, Glossy Accents, Copics, Foam Tape, Pearls

Lil' Inker Designs January New Release Blog Hop {Day 2}

2012-01-16T23:01:00.005-06:00

Hi everyone!! Welcome to the Lil' Inker Designs New Release Blog Hop---Day 2!! Today is my day to share the newest stamps and dies from Lil' Inker Designs! If you've come from Laura Pryor's blog, then you are in the right place!

OH MY GOODNESS! I truly love the newest stamp set and die combo being released this week. Let's introduce: Flags and Tags. This stamp set has the most beautiful sentiments and frames to coordinate with the die. Such a versatile set in so many ways! Below are the coordinating dies. These can be used separately or together for gorgeous layered creations.

First up is a cute little tag idea to dress up some tiny glassine bags.....just perfect for one Ghirardelli Chocolate square. ****Disclaimer: No chocolate was eaten during this crafting session.....hehe. Seriously, this is my new favorite Ghirardelli chocolate!**** Here I've die cut the frame using some DP from FancyPants and added a sewn on button to a ribbon tab.

Next up is a CAS card using the polka dot die image layered with the double ended banner die. My base was impressed with the Linen Impression Plate from PTI.

My last card for today uses the polka dot frame to stamp these fun stitched images to create my own background paper.....I love how this turned out! Kinda fun and funky! I want to mention that each of the sentiments included in this set fit PERFECTLY on this banner.

Ok, well that's it for today but I haven't even showed anything yet using the BIG die from the Flags and Tags set. More to come on that one!

****You must stay tuned this week because on Friday, we will be sharing some BONUS GOODIES that will be PERFECT for those Valentine's you need to make! That's all I can say on that right now! :) ****

You will want to make sure to leave comments on all the blogs during the blog hops this week as Laura will be giving away some prizes..........and who doesn't love prizes??? Your next stop is Alicia's blog where you will be certain to see some beautiful projects!!

{Just a Note}

Stamps: Flags and Tags (Lil' Inker Designs)

Paper: Winterland Collection (FancyPantsDesigns)

Ink: True Black (PTI)

Dies: Flags and Tags (Lil' Inker Designs)

Misc: White and Spring Moss Grograin Ribbon (PTI), Buttons (PTI), Small Glassine Bags, Mini Clothespins, Crochet Thread

{You're so Thoughtful}

Stamps: Flags and Tags (Lil' Inker Designs)

Paper: Raspberry Fizz, True Black, SS White (PTI)

Ink: Raspberry Fizz and True Black (PTI)

Dies: Flags and Tags (Lil' Inker Designs)

Misc: True Black Buttons (PTI), Crochet Thread, Foam Tape, Linen Impression Plate (PTI)

{Happy Valentine's Day}

Stamps: Flags and Tags (Lil' Inker Designs)

Paper: SS White and Pure Poppy (PTI)

Ink: Pure Poppy, Summer Sunrise, Fresh Snow, and Aqua Mist (all PTI), Pretty in Pink (SU)

Dies: Flags and Tags (Lil' Inker Designs)

Misc: Aqua Mist Button (PTI), Crochet Thread, Foam Tape

Wee Memories #83 and final challenge.........

2012-01-14T07:00:00.002-06:00

It is with a heavy heart that Jenny is making this the last Wee Memories Challenge. However, this is a great time for you all to participate. This week's winner will get goodies from There She Goes Stamps, The Twinery, and May Arts!!! Here is the last Wee Memories challenge:

Jessica from There She Goes Stamps was generous to send the Design Team digital images to work with. Well, I chose a set that I've had my eye on FOREVER and it's perfect for Valentine's Day!

I've used Buckets of Love stamp set from TSG. The image was colored with various Copic markers and paired with some yummy pattern paper from the Love Me collection by My Mind's Eye. I also added in a Pure Poppy threaded button with the new Doodlebug Valentine twine.....can you say LOVE??

Thank you all for your support of Wee Memories and I know I will miss designing for Jenny!!! Here's to a great 2012 for Jenny and her new ventures!

{Buckets of Love}

Stamps: Buckets of Love (There She Goes)

Paper: Hibiscus Burst, Soft Stone and SS White (PTI), Love Me collection (MME)

Dies: Open Scallop Border (MFT)

Misc: Pure Poppy Button (PTI), Valentine Twine (Doodlebug), Sewing Machine, Copics, Stickles, Foam Tape

January Paint the Town Challenge

2012-01-11T08:00:00.001-06:00

HI there! I am here today with some Market Street Stamps goodness! Today is the newest Paint the Town Challenge. Just take a look at this color palette:

I decided to use the "It Takes Love" stamp set that was recently released. Using a current sketch, I pieced this CAS card together fairly quickly. I decided to use some of my DCWV cardstock as it matched the colors the best. I stamped the sentiment twice and cut the pink "LOVE" section out and popped it up for dimension and to add a statement. I love doing this lately!

Speaking of Market Street Stamps........have you seen the newest addition to the lineup? Stephanie has done a great job of designing this kit for not only scrapbooking projects but cards too! It can be used virtually all year round! Check out the Market Street Stamps blog for photos of the kit and contents and then stroll over to the Marketplace and pick up your own kit!

Now go get those MSS out and link up your project for the Paint the Town Challenge!

{It takes a lot of LOVE.....}

Stamps: It Takes Love (Market Street Stamps)

Paper: SS White (PTI), Aqua/Pink/Sherbet (DCWV)

Ink: Positively Pink (SU), True Black (PTI)

Misc: Circle Punches, Foam Tape, and Stickles

Wee Memories #82

2012-01-07T07:00:00.001-06:00

Gosh, where has the week gone? I haven't posted since LAST Saturday! Well, things have been busy and as you might already know.......there are some changes and sad news for the Wee Memories Challenge. Jenny has decided to stop the Wee Memories Challenges at the end of January. Check out her blog post HERE. Jenny, I wish you the best of luck with your new adventures and I'm sure they will be exciting! Thanks for having me on your DT the past 6 months!

So are you ready for this week's challenge? It was my turn to host this challenge. I chose something that is dear to my heart..........Mini cards. If you follow my blog at all, then you know that I make mini cards for pretty much every holiday for my kids. I put them in their mailboxes at their seat at the table on the morning of the holiday! They so look forward to this! You can see a picture of their mailboxes HERE.

This week's sponsor is non other than My Favorite Things and yes I do LOVE them! Especially their dies and Pure Innocence stamps. So I've paired them up here for a mini card for my daughter for Valentine's Day. The papers are from the new MME Love Me collection. The best thing about these paper pads is that everything coordinates. Takes the guess work out of it for you! The postage frame die is from the First Class Friend set.

Thank you so much for stopping by......I truly appreciate each one of you! Have a great weekend!

{love}

Stamps:

Paper: SS White, Scarlet Jewel (PTI)

Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento)

Dies: First Class Friend (MFT)

Misc: Copics, Glossy Accents, Foam Tape

Wee Memories #81

2011-12-31T07:00:00.001-06:00

Welcome! I hope everyone's holidays were terrific and you enjoyed the company of your families. I sure did! Today on Wee Memories Challenge we are celebrating things that are:

NEW

This could be celebrating the NEW year, a NEW baby, a NEW technique, a NEW product, or whatever is NEW!!!

Yesterday I took my daughter to my local scrapbook store where they had an adorable NEW make 'n take. I thought it would be perfect for a photo of her and her NEW American Girl Doll she got for Christmas from Santa. Plus we spent some quality time together making it......she got to use the Big Shot, MFT dies, and a MS border punch. She had so much fun gluing all the pieces down!

As for the AG doll, Kitt had to come to the make 'n take as well. I'm not sure how this doll is going to survive........Payton combs her hair and changes its clothes constantly!! We are even going to go get some NEW clothes for Kitt on Sunday where they will be unveiling the NEW AG doll for 2012!!! She is BEYOND excited (and so am I!)!!

Remember, that you can make ANYTHING for the Wee Memories challenges......not just cards! Let's see some altered art!!! Please refer to the Wee Memories blog for sponsor details!

Have a great start to the NEW Year!!!

{Cutie Frame}

Paper: Unsure of source

Dies: Pretty Posies Die-namics and Leafy Flourish Die-namics (MFT)

Misc: Frame (EKSuccess), Border Punch (MS), Charms (?), Stickles and Twine

CAS-ual Fridays and Market Street Stamps!

2011-12-22T23:01:00.001-06:00

This is an exciting post as the Design Team from Market Street Stamps meets up with the Girl Fridays over at CAS-ual Fridays for their post and a combined post over at the Market Street Blog for the monthly Block Party! How fun is that? This week's theme is Brown Paper Packages Tied Up With String! And remember........CAS!

I decided to use one of the newest stamps, Believing Butterfly, that is available NOW over at Market Street Stamps! Just look at the detail in this butterfly..........the details just really stand out. I've had this kraft wrapping paper in my stash and was perfect for this challenge..........I just stamped the butterfly in a pattern over my kraft paper!

I paired this with some awesome twine from The Twinery and a felt flower made with the Fringe Flower Die from Lil' Inker Designs. That wonderful sentiment is from another new Market Street Stamp set called Faith in You and was stamped onto a die cut Dog Tag shape.

Well, we sincerely hope you all have a wonderful holiday season and play along with us. Remember there are prizes up for grabs as well as a Guest Designer Spot over at Market Street Stamps for next month! Check out CAS-ual Fridays and Market Street Stamps blogs for full prize details.

{I have faith in you}

Stamps: Believing Butterfly and Faith in You (Market Street Stamps)

Paper: Kraft Wrapping Paper (HL), Rustic Cream (PTI)

Ink: Raspberry Fizz and Dark Chocolate (PTI)

Dies: Dog Tag Die-namic (MFT), Fringe Flower Die (Lil' Inker Designs)

Misc: Bakers Twine (The Twinery), Vintage Cream Felt (PTI), Cream Pearl

PDCC and Lil' Inker Designs!

2011-12-22T15:50:00.001-06:00

Today I'm here with a card using the cute cute Ccoa Bear image from Lil' Inker Designs and 2 cute ink! This uses the beautiful holiday challenge over at The Play Date Cafe and it's sponsored by none other than Lil' Inker Designs! Here is the color story from PDCC..........

Last time you saw this image, Cocoa Bear was totally colored in with Copics. This time I've combined Copics with paper piecing! I've forgotten how much I love to do this! Using the fabulous papers from the Season's Greetings collection by Echo Park, they were the PERFECT match for this color story!

The side border is the Wonky Scallop Border by MFT. The die cut that Cocoa Bear is sitting on is actually the Mat Stack 3 die cut once and then place back in the die the other way to "cut off" the circular top. Makes a fun ticket type shape! Cocoa Bear is also sitting on a grey stamped shadow stamp from the set Warm Happiness by PTI to "ground" him.

I think my favorite parts of this card are the sentiment and that I popped up Cocoa Bear's head for dimension! I used a sentiment from the Cocoa Bear set but didn't want the whole thing so I just stamped and cut out the words at whatever angles looked good. Well, I'm off now to do some more wrapping and hopefully some baking for the holiday. One more day off before I have to work Christmas Eve. Thanks for stopping by!

{just for you!}

Stamps: Cocoa Bear (Lil' Inker Designs), Warm Happiness (PTI)

Paper: Kraft, Vintage Cream (PTI), Season's Greetings DP (Echo Park)

Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento), True Black (PTI)

Dies: Wonky Scallop Border (MFT), Mat Stack 3 (PTI)

Misc: Janome Sew Mini, Ripe Avocado Button (PTI), Silk Ribbon (PTI), Foam Tape, Copics, Signo Uniball White Pen

Market Street Stamps December Release: Faith in You

2011-12-21T19:00:00.001-06:00

Welcome Market Street Stamps fans! Today I get to showcase the last new stamp set that is being released during our "mini' release here in December. It is called Faith in You and it's a perfect set for those times where you need to have a card for that uplifting type of moment.

I used some masking to get the effect here for the flowers........Love how it turned out! Adding some black gem centers to the flowers gave it just the right touch. I also wanted to mat the flower panel on black but the whole black mat was too much so I cut some squares and added them to just the corners. This gave a nice place for the ribbon loops underneath to lay.

And a new release wouldn't be fun without a prize right? Here are the details for winning this stamp set!

If you would LOVE to win this set showcased tonight, there are a few ways to enter!

1.Earn ONE entry for each comment you leave across ALL of the designers' blogs tonight. {p.s. if, for any reason, a designer does not have a new release post up don't worry!! Winners will be chosen only amongst posts that are published. :)}

2.Earn TWO entries for following MSS on Facebook OR Twitter (be sure to let us know if you do in a separate comment on this post)

3.Earn THREE bonus entries for sharing this giveaway on your Facebook page OR Twitter account (be sure to let us know if you do in a separate comment on this post)!

{Trust that it's....}

Stamps: Faith in You (Market Street Stamps)

Paper: Rustic Cream, Raspberry Fizz, and True Black (PTI), Portrait Collection DP (Crate Paper)

Ink: True Black and Raspberry Fizz (PTI)

Misc: Pink Grograin Ribbon (M's), Black Gems (KaiserCraft), Foam Tape

Christmas Tag

2011-12-20T11:40:00.000-06:00

I am writing this as I got an unexpected day off today.......I was on call last night and had to pretty much work all night. So after sleeping, I call work and they said I could have the day off!! So I'm making the best of it! I actually made this tag last night in between calls but didn't get to type my post due to the phone calls!

I decided to use some awesome stamped images my sweet friend, Renee, sent me a while back. The images are from the Big Blooms-Poinsettias by Waltzingmouse Stamps. So much detail in these stamps! They were colored with various Copic markers, glittered up with some Prisma Glitter, and one was popped up for dimension! Adding in a sentiment from Teeny Trees stamped on the double ended banner die, completed my tag. After some stong encouragement, I am sending this over to the Christmas Tag Challenge at Waltzingmouse Stamps. (Thanks Renee!)

I also used this week's Make it Monday technique to use any die for a folded tag! I haven't played along in FOREVER but this challenge was perfect for this tag! Stamped on the inside of the Mat Stack #3 Die shape, is the "to" and "from" words from Teeny Trees as well! Did you notice the pattern paper? I challenged myself to use Holiday Flourishes & Swirls paper from PTI for this.......I love the end result!

Well, that's it for me today as I'm going to try to get some wrapping done on my unexpected day off! Stay tuned to the 'ole blog as Market Street Stamps is into their December Release and I have a sample that will be shown on Wednesday! Thanks so much for stopping by during this busy holiday season!

{glad tidings}

Stamps: Teeny Trees and Big Blooms: Poinsettias (Waltzingmouse Stamps)

Paper: SS White (PTI), Holiday Flourishes & Swirls DP (PTI)

Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento), True Black (PTI)

Dies: Mat Stack #3 (PTI), Double Ended Banner Die (PTI)

Misc: Rustic Jute Button Twine (PTI), Pure Poppy and Ripe Avocado Copic Trios (PTI), Foam Tape, Gold Pearls (M's), Prisma Glitter

Wee Memories #80

2011-12-17T07:00:00.002-06:00

Hi ya! It's Saturday! This week's Wee Memories Challenge is Anything Goes!!

I was excited to have this challenge because it gave me a chance to use my new Poinsettia dies from Spellbinders. I LOVE LOVE these! Not much else is needed with these gorgeous dies! I also used something that I bought quite some time ago........Pinefeather cardstock!

I've layered my poinsettia onto a Linen Impressed Rustic Cream base for some added texture. Adding in a sentiment from Stocking Prints was a perfect addition to the elegance.

Well, that's it for today! Why don't you visit Wee Memories and check out the details of the prize up for grabs. Remember this challenge is open for 2 (TWO) whole weeks! Have a wonderful holiday!!

{Happy Holidays}
All supplies PTI unless stated.
Stamps: Stocking Prints
Paper: Rustic Cream, Pure Poppy, Pinefeather, DP (Echo Park)
Ink: True Black
Dies: Layered Poinsettia (Spellbinders)
Misc: Yellow Gems (Kaisercraft), Linen Impression Plate

Lil' Inker Designs December Release: Cocoa Bear

2011-12-15T23:09:00.005-06:00

Welcome to the last blog hop day of the newest Lil' Inker Designs! You should have arrived from the Lil' Inker Designs blog.

Today the entire Design Team is featuring creations using another ADORABLE image from the new line 2 cute ink! This image is named Cocoa Bear!

Now, I am fairly new to Copics......I mean I've been buying them for a while here and there but haven't really used them. Well, this release has changed things for me! (again Thanks Laura!) Look at my card using this cutie!

You see the tiny snowflakes on the right side? That little trio is a stamp that is included in this set! I wanted to point out that I scored some lines on either side of the gingham paper and used my Glossy Accents again for this! I will not stop using it! haha

Don't forget to leave comments throughout the weekend. One commenter will be eligible to receive our Grand Prize....our entire Winter release from 2 Cute Ink! We will also be giving away two $10 store credits. Winners will be announced on Monday December 19th!

Alright, are you ready to enjoy the rest of the blog hop today? Your next stop is over at Jen's blog!

{Beary Warm Wishes}

Stamps: Cocoa Bear (Lil' Inker Designs)

Paper: SS White, Kraft, Spring Rain (all PTI), Brown Gingham DP (Lime Twist: Fly a Kit by MME)

Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento), Dark Chocolate (PTI)

Dies: Double Ended Banner Die (PTI)

Misc: Blueberry Sky Button (PTI), Glossy Accents (Ranger), Blue Baker's Twine (The Twinery), Corner Rounder (CM)

Lil' Inker Designs December Release: Snow Mouse

2011-12-14T23:01:00.003-06:00

Hi everyone! Today you should have arrived from Alicia's blog! I am back with the next ADORABLE image from 2 cute ink brought to you from Lil' Inker Designs! This guy just makes me smile! Check it out:

I LOVE how this cute card turned out! Here I've used some DP from My Mind's Eye Lime Twist: Fly a Kite, for my background. these images really don't need anything more added to them......Here I've added some machine stitching and a die cut snowflake with a twine tied button. My sentiment was then stamped onto a Sentiment Flags die (also from Lil' Inker Designs) and tucked under the button.

Alright, are you ready to enjoy the rest of the blog hop today? Your next stop is the Lil' Inker Designs store where you can get your own Snow Mouse set!

{Let it Snow}

Stamps: Snow Mouse (Lil' Inker Designs)

Paper: SS White, Pure Poppy, Soft Stone (all PTI), Lime Twist: Fly a Kite (My Mind's Eye)

Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento), True Black (PTI)

Dies: Snowflake Die (MFT), Sentiment Flags Die (Lil' Inker Designs)

Misc: Pure Poppy Button (PTI), Baker's Twine (MS), Janome Sew Mini, Copics, Prisma Glitter, Glossy Accents

Snowflake Tags

2011-12-14T08:00:00.001-06:00

Hi everyone! You are finding this post via the Market Street Stamps blog today! I can not believe that the holidays are upon us!!! I'm going to share some quick and easy tags for the holidays using some of the newest Market Street Stamps!

I am loving the detail that is in these new background stamps........especially the "Flurries" background. When stamped in white, every little detail in the snowflakes shows.

Here's another version done in red. I also wanted to add my sentiment (from Prancer set) but did so at an angle and I love how this turned out! The easiest way is to make your sentiment panel longer, adhere to tag, and then flip over and trim.

And just to show you them all together.........

I hope you all have a wonderful Holiday Season! Don't forget we'd love to see your Market Street Projects over in the Neighborhood! Thanks for stopping by!

{Season's Greetings}

Stamps: Flurries and Prancer (Market Street Stamps)

Paper: Enchanted Evening, Pure Poppy, SS White (all PTI)

Ink: Fresh Snow and True Black (all PTI)

Dies: Tag Sale Die #5 (PTI)

Misc: White Grograin Ribbon, Baker's Twine (The Twinery), Buttons (PTI)

Lil' Inker Designs December Release: Arctic Friends

2011-12-12T23:01:00.005-06:00

I'm so excited to share the newest release from Lil' Inker Designs! This month's release is a little different as Laura has added a collaborative line of illustrated images. For those of you who missed the announcement last week, Lil' Inker Designs has collaborated with artist Heidi Schwoerer of 2 Cute Ink in order to bring you an adorable line of stamps that you can really get inky and color or paper piece! 2 Cute Ink will now exclusively release all new images here at Lil' Inker Designs! We'll be releasing some existing favorites as well as new, never before seen images. Laura and Ariana are designing the sentiments to complement and complete these great sets! Today is day 2 of the blog hop so if you have arrived here from Alicia's blog, then you are on the right track!

Today we're releasing Arctic Friends......an adorable image of little friends enjoying a sweet treat! This stamp is available now!

I recently was able to expand my Copic collection (thanks Laura!) and decided to use them on my card. This image is perfect for those that really don't like to color. As you can see, I left most of him white with accents of color in the ice cream, penguin, and scarf. I brought in some glossiness using Glossy Accents.....wow I can't believe I waited this long to start using this stuff. I mean I've had it forever but just recently have been using it a lot! I know we all have those goodies in our stash that we don't use! Fess up!!! :) Now, I had a little "oops" when it came to using the stuff though......I laid my hand on the image! Yikes! So my little penguin looks a little funny!

Don't forget to leave comments throughout the week. One commenter will be eligible to receive our Grand Prize....our entire Winter release from 2 Cute Ink! We will also be giving away two $10 store credits. Winners will be announced on Monday December 19th!

Alright, are you ready to enjoy the rest of the blog hop today? Your next stop is the amazing Teresa Kline.

{Friends are like.....}

Stamps: Arctic Friends (LIl' Inker Designs)

Paper: Aqua Mist, SS White (PTI), Pink (SU), Winterland DP (Fancy Pants Designs)

Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento), Turquoise (Versamagic Dewdrop)

Dies: Oval Nesties (Spellbinders), Snowflakes (MFT)

Misc: Hawaiian Shores Saddlestitch Ribbon (PTI), Pink Button (SU), Janome Sew Mini, Corner Rounder, Copics

Wee Memories #79

2011-12-10T07:00:00.011-06:00

How is everyone doing? Getting ready for Christmas? All of our holiday parties and programs are over but we're still celebrating the "holidays" with Wee Memories this week! Check out the newest "HOLIDAY" challenge sponsored by a brand new sponsor, Sister Stamps!

We were very fortunate that Sister Stamps sent us some darling stamps to use for this challenge! Take a look at my card below.

I used my new colors of Copics to color in this image and added some fun zig zag stitches around the perimeter.

You have one week to play along with Wee Memories and link up your creations (remember not just cards are accepted) for your chance to win some Sister Stamps as the prize!

{Holiday Cheer}

Stamps: Sister Stamps
Paper: Blueberry Sky (PTI), Pink (SU)

Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento)

Dies: Sentiment Flags (Lil' Inker Designs)

Misc: Janome Sew Mini, Prisma Glitter, Blueberry Sky Button (PTI)

Lil' Inker Designs News!

2011-12-08T08:00:00.002-06:00

There are some NEW exciting things happening over at Lil' Inker Designs! Here is a bit from Laura:

INTRODUCING our brand new collaborative line....

2 Cute Ink is the first artist created line to be featured at Lil’ Inker Designs and we are so excited! Artist Heidi Schwoerer, of 2 Cute Rubber Stamps, will now exclusively release her designs here at Lil’ Inker!

We’ll be releasing some of Heidi’s existing images as well as brand new, never released, irresistibly adorable images! All stamps sets will be available in our customary, but fabulous, clear stamp format and will feature sentiments designed by Laura and Ariana of Lil’ Inker Designs with ag designs done in a perfectly fun coordinating font!

We are thrilled to bring you this new collaborative line with 2 Cute Ink and we’re excited to introduce our three new Winter themed stamps sets for our December release!

The release starts December 12 with the introduction of THREE new sets during our new release blog hop! One lucky winner will receive our Grand Prize: each of our three new stamp sets!! There will also be 2 $10 store credit given out as well!!

Paint the Town with Market Street Stamps

2011-12-07T13:26:00.000-06:00

I'm here with the latest Paint the Town challenge from Market Street Stamps!
This post was supposed to go up this morning but little 'ole me forgot to take it out of draft form! So now that I am late, at least I am able to put in direct links to the challenge! LOL

My card uses more new MSS stamps and another fun background: MESH. Just take a look!

I took inspiration from the photo of the dress and thought I could make a New Year card! Complete with the shimmer of Smooch Spritz on the background!! Angelica chose a gorgeous font and scroll accent to include in the Essential Holiday Elegance stamp set. I LOVE these!

We'd love to see what you do with this month's color challenge. You have almost 2 weeks to link up your creation for a chance at a stamp set and ink pad! Thanks for stopping by!

{Wishing you a......}

Stamps: Mesh Background,Essential Holiday Elegance (Market Street Stamps)

Paper: Smokey Shadow, Kraft, Rustic Cream (PTI)

Ink: Fresh Snow, True Black (PTI), Charcoal Palette

Dies: Label Layers 3 Die (wplus9)

Misc: Purple Grograin Ribbon (Dollar Tree), Smooch Spritz, Silver Pearls (M's)

ihp + MSS = amazing!

2011-12-06T05:01:00.002-06:00

Welcome to the i {heart} papers and Market Street Stamps combined teams blog hop! We're so excited to have you join us, and we know you're in for a real treat!

You should have arrived here from the i {heart} papers blog. If not, visit Kate's i {heart} papers blog to start from the beginning. You'll go from there to the blogs of our designers and finish up at the Market Street Stamps blog. If you get lost, both company blogs have the complete list of links.

About i {heart} papers:

i {heart} papers is proud that we recently celebrated our 3rd anniversary in October. We’ve grown by leaps and bounds and have not strayed from our core principle of stellar customer service with FAST and FREE shipping. You ALWAYS receive free shipping with your $50 US order/$150 CAN order with no gimmicks or restrictions like so many other companies, and orders are almost always shipped within 24 business hours. We’re thrilled to be hopping along with the MSS team today and to be carrying the MSS line of stamps. If you’ve never ordered from us before, please mention that you learned about us on this hop for a free gift with your first order! Please visit us at www.iheartpapers.com, “like” us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/iheartpapers, where you'll find over 1900 other IHP fans!) and follow us on Twitter (@iheartpapers). Enjoy the hop! If you order by Wednesday midnight EST, all MSS sets are 15% off! Leave comments along the hop to be entered in a drawing to win one free MSS set. The more you comment, the more chances to win! You have until Wednesday at midnight...winners will be announced on the ihp blog on Friday!

About Market Street Stamps:

Market Street Stamps, LLC, was founded in January 2010 by Angelica and Jorge Suarez, a husband and wife team who create unique stamps made from peach-tinted photopolymer, the best available on the market today! Market Street Stamps' goal is to produce durable, high quality designs that you'll turn to again and again! We are thrilled to be hopping with i {heart} papers and their incredibly talented design team today! Be sure to "like" us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/MarketStreetStamps) for the latest releases and project ideas from our Design Team!

On to my project today!!! I have used the new background stamp set called Flurries. I know I've said it before but seriously.........look at the detail in these snowflakes! This has been heat embossed with white filigree embossing powder and you can still see all the detail!!! My sentiment is from another new set called Essential Holiday Elegance. This set offers such beautiful holiday sentiments.

I just couldn't resist adding some of these glitter jingle bells I picked up at a craft store. Love them added to this "dressy bow". I used the wonderful "dressy bow" tutorial by Jinny to make this bow. Super easy! Here's one more look from a different angle!

Well everyone, from here you need to hop over to Brenda's blog. Enjoy the hop!! Thanks for your comments. Remember to order your Market Street Stamps from ihp before Wednesday to get the 15% discount!

{May the joy.....}

Stamps: Flurries and Essential Holiday Elegance (both MSS)

Paper: Pure Poppy and SS White (PTI)

Ink: Versamark, True Black (PTI)

Dies: Polka Dot Frame Die-namic (MFT)

Misc: White Seam Binding (Prairie Bird-Etsy), Jingle Bells, Foam Tape, Red gems

Market Street Stamps Designer Showcase!!!

2011-12-03T19:00:00.003-06:00

It's time, it's time! Let's get started with some fun cards using Market Street Stamps that were just released this week! Did you miss the November Release? You can see and buy all EIGHT new
sets------------>>>HERE.

First I want to share a card with my newest *favorite* background stamp: Grace. Oh. My. Goodness. The detail in this stamp is absolutely incredible. I paired it up with a sentiment and a tiny heart from the stamp set: Follow Your Heart, to make a Valentine card for someone special.

With a little machine stitching and some crochet trim, this is all this card needed. That gorgeous background just steals the show. Here are some more photos of that detailed design on the background.

Next up is this cutie. I like dogs and we have a sweet Fox Terrier but I'm telling you that my "likeness" for dogs is NOTHING in comparison to my Clinical Coordinator (my boss) at work. We're talking a dog bedroom with a closet full of clothes, daybed, wooden stairs to get into daybed, beautiful dog dishes and bowls, and I could go on and on. But instead, I will share the card I made for her for Christmas this year using Pawprints on our Hearts.

I love this sweet little dog image however I'm not happy with my coloring skills. I colored him in with various Copics and I even gave him a shiny nose using Glossy Accents! The sentiment is from another new set called Cool Cats. What's great about these two sets is that there is so much that you can mix and match! Love that!

I will be sharing more using the new stamps during this next week as there is a fun Blog Hop on Tuesday and the next Paint the Town challenge is on Wednesday! But what can YOU do in the meantime??? Make a card, altered art, WHATEVER.........but we want to see you use some Market Street Stamps and link them up for our Block Party that ends tomorrow night! You can find the information HERE and there is a prize to win and a Guest Design Team spot for January!

P.S. Don't forget that all the new release stamps are on sale for a whole week!! :)

{follow your heart}

Stamps: Follow your Heart and Grace (Market Street Stamps)

Paper: Sweet Blush, True Black, and SS White (all PTI)

Ink: Fresh Snow, Sweet Blush, and True Black (all PTI)

Dies: Tiny Tags (PTI)

Misc: Janomi Sew Mini, Misc. Crochet Trim, Satin Ribbon, and Pearls

{Sending Warm Winter Wishes}

Stamps: Pawprints on our Hearts and Cool Cats (Market Street Stamps)

Paper: Kraft (PTI), Gingham DP (Creative Imaginations)

Ink: Dark Chocolate (PTI)

Misc: Grograin Ribbon (American Crafts), Copics, Glossy Accents, Foam Tape

Wee Memories #78

2011-12-03T07:00:00.001-06:00

Hi ya! It's Saturday! Well for me, that means work at 5am but then it's my work Christmas party tonight! I always look forward to what they feed us and have as entertainment. Should be a wonderful evening. Today I'm back with the latest Wee Memories Challenge! This week's challenge is FREE FOR ALL. You all love these, so we'd love to see what you have been working on lately!

I'm not sure why but I guess it's because I tend to send photo Christmas cards now but I've been in a Valentine mood when it comes to my cards. I decided to use one of Jenny's owl sets, Owl be Thinking of You. Oh boy, this is CUTE! I am just tickled at how this card came out!

I know you will ask about this paper.......it's made by Creative Imaginations called Signature Collection Gingham. LOVE. You will probably get tired of it soon as this 6 x 6 paper pad has found it's way to my desk and it hasn't left!

Remember, this week's challenge is FREE FOR ALL. This week's sponsor is Artful Delight and the prize is a card kit! Go check them out.........HERE.

{Hoo Loves You?}

Stamps: Owl be Thinking of You (The Craft's Meow)

Paper: SS White and Dark Chocolate (PTI), Gingham Collection DP (Creative Imaginations)

Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento), Dark Chocolate (PTI), Tumbled Glass Distress Ink

Dies: Apron CutUps (The Cat's Pajamas), Circle Nesties (Spellbinders)

Misc: Copics, Sewing Machine, Glossy Accents, Distress Tool for ink

Market Street Stamps Block Party!

2011-12-02T10:06:00.002-06:00

How is everyone? Did you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving? As a nurse, I RARELY get time off around a holiday. Well, this year I was fortunate to get all 5 days off around Thanksgiving! There was plenty of time to get the food prepared, the house cleaned, holiday photos taken, and just time to enjoy being a family. I even got to go Black Friday shopping which I never get to do because of my work schedule! Yay! So with all that out of the way, I ended up get a bad head cold and it's just hanging around. Ughh.

So my blog has been quiet but it's just about to get busy! Today is the Market Street Stamps Block Party!! Break out some MSS and play along until your NEW stamps arrive! There is a prize up for grabs as well as a Guest Designer spot for next month! The past couple of days you saw limited samples using the newest stamps during the release but TOMORROW you will see a designer showcase......so be prepared!

I created a very CAS card using one of the newest stamps from the Marketplace: Prancer. Oh goodness, if you could only see the detail on this stamped image!!! You know what's better yet?? It's on sale right now!!

All the new stamps are 15% OFF for one whole week!

or if you gotta have 'em all...

25% OFF ALL stamps if purchased in our

NOVEMBER BUNDLE!

We'll see you back here tomorrow for the Designer Showcase using the newest Market Street Stamps!

{Season's Greetings}

Stamps: Prancer (Market Street Stamps)

Paper: Rustic Cream (PTI)

Ink: Dark Chocolate and Pure Poppy (PTI)

Happy Birthday Jen!

2011-11-22T07:01:00.001-06:00

I couldn't let this day go by without wishing one of my best friends, Jen Carter, a wonderful

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

What can I say about Jen...........she is one of the most thoughtful and caring people I know. She remembers the little things......and that means the world to me. We have had LOTS of laughs over the years and she's truly been there for me like a good friend. I don't know what my life would be like without Jen in it. I am thankful for the MSN chats we have about everything. :) I am thankful for the times when we all get together for our Stamping Away weekends (which by the way, we are due for!). I am thankful for all the good eats. And I am especially thankful Jen for your friendship. And now I'm going to stop because I just might cry!

{Happy Birthday}

Stamps: Very Vintage Greetings (Wplus9), BB: Sheet Music (PTI)

Paper: SS White, True Black (PTI)

Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento), True Black (PTI)

Dies: Cover Plate: Quatrafoil Die (PTI), Linen IP (PTI)

Misc: Harvest Gold Saddle Stitch Ribbon (PTI), Prisma Glitter, Foam Tape

The Twinery/Market Street Stamps Blog Hop!

2011-11-18T07:00:00.003-06:00

Today is going to be a great day here on the 'ole blog. Today is the first day of The Twinery and Market Street Stamps Blog Hop!!! If you arrived here from Katrina's blog then you are in the right place. If not, you need to start back at The Twinery or Market Street Blog for details of the blog hop.

The first card I created was using the FABULOUS background stamp from Market Street Stamps: Sweet Lace. Just look at the details in this one background stamp! I am in love and this background will definitely get some major use in my cardmaking! My sentiment is from Comforting Florals. Here I've used some Blossom twine from The Twinery for a simple but effective wrap in place of the traditional bow.

For my second card I went a little more bold and colorful to get in more yummy colors of this awesome twine. Here I've used the set: So Happy from MSS and created my own little floral flower bed. I stamped the flowers and embellished the centers with tiny twine bows in Maraschino, Pink Sorbet, and Lemondrop.

I then wanted to point out my grass. I found it very easy to make my own grass out of the Honeydew twine when you place 1/8" Scor-tape down and then start forming your grass. For good measure, I placed a few horizontal strips over my grass again using Scor-tape.

Would you like to know if there are prizes to be had? Well, you all are in luck. The Twinery is generiously giving away one Ultimate Sampler Pack ($25 value) and Market Street Stamps is giving away a $25 Shopping Spree!

You must visit each blog, each day and leave a comment to be eligible for either prize. Deadline for the prize giveaway is Friday, November 25. Prize winners will be drawn at random and be announced on Saturday, November 26 on both The Twinery and Market Street Stamps blogs. Thank you so much for stopping by today and now your next stop is Linda.

Happy Fall and ColourQ

2011-11-16T08:00:00.001-06:00

Hi there! Amy here with you via the Market Street blog! As I write this post to tell you how I enjoy the fall weather, it is a crazy 70 degrees here in Kansas. Beautiful beautiful weather! This is my type of weather too! All this aside, I thought I would share one last "FALL" card with you since we are now heading into the Holiday season.

This card uses the wonderful Autumn Greetings set. I thought I would use this set one last time for a "fall" theme. I chose to go a different route with my card today.......CAS. Well, that is except for the colored little scarecrow. I wanted him front and center!

I layered a couple of cardstock color panels down the side with one being stamped with the Pretty Perfect Grid background stamp and then stamped a simple sentiment and added a button! Have you checked out Autumn Greetings? It isn't only for fall themed cards.......it has a fabulous floral image too. I'll be sure to show you more with that later!

I haven't played along with the girls over at the ColourQ for a long time but when I sat down to make this card, I needed a little help with some colors and this week's color palette was perfect!! I do not own any Rich RazzleBerry so I improvised and colored using my Prismas and OMS and I did find a button in my stash that matched it pretty well (it's showing up dark here). Thanks so much for stopping by!

{Happy Fall}

All supplies PTI unless stated.

Stamps: Autumn Greetings and Pretty Perfect Grid Background (both Market Street Stamps)

Paper: Ripe Avocado, Orange Zest, Kraft, SS White

Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento), Dark Chocolate

Misc: White Silk Ribbon, Copics, Prismas, OMS, Foam Tape

Cupcakes and more Cupcakes!

2011-11-13T09:39:00.000-06:00

Hi blog friends! I am enjoying some quiet time in my stamp room while the rest of the house is still sleeping.......shh.....Don't tell but we're skipping church today. :) I have a Cupcake card to share today that uses the Cupcake Collection from PTI. I am loving this set. I know, I know.....It's been out for a long time (and I've had it since it was released) but I've been wanting to get more use out of some of my older sets. What a better chance to use it than for a little girl's birthday!

It's kinda hard to see since I covered it up with my focal point but the white cardstock circle is impressed using the Polka Dot IP from PTI. I think it gives such great texture to this card! Again I used the awesome paper from Echo Park Springtime collection. My layout came from the latest Mojo Monday sketch.

Did you think my card looked familiar? Well, it's part of the ensemble I made that I posted yesterday for the Wee Memories challenge for birthdays and parties! Take a peek at everything together.

{Happy Birthday}

All supplies PTI unless stated.

Stamps: Cupcake Collection, Polka Dot Basics II, Communique Sentiments

Paper: Dark Chocolate, Hibiscus Burst, SS White, Springtime Collection DP (Echo Park)

Ink: Versamark, Fresh Snow, Dark Chocolate

Dies: Circle Nesties (Spellbinders), Cupcake Collection, Fillable Frame #11

Misc: Hibiscus Burst Buttons, Button Twine, Sewing Machine, Foam Tape

Wee Memories #76

2011-11-12T07:00:00.008-06:00

We're back for another edition of the Wee Memories Challenge! This week we're celebrating Birthdays and Parties.

Next weekend, my daughter has a friend's birthday party to go to. So I took this opportunity to make a Birthday tag and a Gift Card envelope as we're not sure yet what we're getting her friend. I mean she IS just 6 yrs old.........so that could change tonight or tomorrow or right now for that matter! :)

I thought it was about time to get some use out of my Cupcake Collection Dies from PTI. Pair these with the coordinating stamp set, you have a great match!

This week's fantastic sponsor is Nikki Sivils Scrapbooker and the winner of this challenge wins a Paper Prize Pack! Who could use more paper? :) We love seeing all your cards week after week, so keep them coming!

{Gift card envelope and Tag set)

All supplies PTI unless noted.

Stamps: Cupcake Collection, Fillable Frames #5

Paper: Hibiscus Burst, Dark Chocolate, Springtime Collection DP (Echo Park)

Ink: Versamark, Dark Chocolate, Fresh Snow

Dies: Cupcake Collection, Seed Packet Die, Tag Sale Die #4, Sentiment Flag Die (Lil' Inker Designs), Circle Nesties (Spellbinders)

Misc: Dark Chocolate Dot Ribbon, Prisma Glitter, Glue Pen, Brown Twine (my LSS), Hibiscus Burst Button

Lil' Inker Designs: Release Day Blog Hop!

2011-11-10T23:01:00.011-06:00

Yay............Today is RELEASE DAY for Lil' Inker Designs! Have you enjoyed this week of projects using the newest Lil' Inker stamps and dies? We certainly hope so! If you are on this blog hop, you should have arrived from Sarah's blog.

I have 2 cards to share with you today. My first card uses Holly Jolly in a traditional way using the holly leaves paired with this fabulous pattern paper from Authentique. I actually bought this paper for another project but I haven't started on that just yet. I'll be sure to show you pics when I do!

I thought the sentiment was perfect to use with this pattern paper and fits perfectly on the strip wtih some die cut Holly Leaves and Berries! Just a close up photo of the tiny signature perforated details of the leaves and berries! Love!

My second card uses the Jingle Joy set of dies.....specifically the bell. Boy, I tell you when Laura and Ariana look at details, they certainly get them right! The bell die even features a tiny band to layer over the main bell image......makes for even more dimension! Here I've die cut the bell 3 times with glitter paper in an aqua color.

My color scheme came from this gorgeous snowflake paper by fancy pants design: Saint Nick collection.

There is some Lil' Inker news that I have to share.........this will be Julie's last posting with Lil' Inker Designs. Her time with us has brought us to this great place in the industry and it's time for her to move on. I wish her the best of luck and many thanks! :)

Now let's keep moving along on the blog hop to Teresa's blog and don't forget to leave comments as Laura is giving away 2 gift certificates to the Lil' Inker Store somewhere along the way! Have a great time!

{Have a holly jolly Christmas}

Stamps: Holly Jolly (Lil' Inker Designs)

Paper: Rustic White and Pure Poppy (PTI), Holly leaves DP (Authentique)

Ink: Antique Linen Distress Ink (Tim Holtz), True Black (PTI)

Dies: Holly Jolly (Lil' Inker Designs), Photo Finisher Dies (PTI), Postage Stamp Edge (MFT)

Misc: Rustic Jute Button Twine (PTI), Glitter, Glue Pen, Sewing Machine, Foam Tape

{Jingle all the way}

Stamps: Holly Jolly (Lil' Inker Designs)

Paper: Soft Stone and Pure Poppy (PTI), Snowflake DP (Saint Nick: fancy pants designs), Glitter Stack (DCWV)

Ink: True Black (PTI)

Dies: Jingle Joy Dies (Lil' Inker Designs), Sentiment FlagsDie (Lil' Inker Designs), Take Three Die (PTI)

Misc: Hawaiian Shores Button (PTI), Pinking Shears (Fiskars), Silver Embroidery Floss, Foam Tape, Sewing Machine

Lil' Inker Designs New Release: Jingle Joy

2011-11-08T23:01:00.013-06:00

Welcome back to the Lil' Inker Designs Holiday Release! Are you enjoying the new products and all the awesome samples by my teammates on the design team? I know I've been wow'd by them! You should have arrived from Ariana's blog today so if you did, you are in the right place!

Well, today we have another new set for you: Jingle Joy! I think this set has sooo many options! I decided to use the stamps to create my own "sweet" background paper. I started with cutting (yes I said cutting) my "j" stamp apart so I just had the "j" and no dot. I used this image then to stamp my own pattern paper! I love how it came out and I used some of that Smooch Spritz again to give it some shimmer!

Check out the product graphics for Jingle Joy:

The hop continues now and I hope you will join me over at Teresa's blog. Don't forget that Laura is giving out some gift certificates to 2 lucky commenters to the Lil' Inker Store so the more you comment, the better your chances are! Friday is our group post day so stay tuned for more projects then using all of the new products!

"Sweet Season's Greetings"

Stamps: Jingle Joy (Lil' Inker Designs)

Paper: Pure Poppy and SS White (PTI)

Ink: Pure Poppy and True Black (PTI)

Dies: Jingle Joy (Lil' Inker Designs)

Misc: Baker's Twine (Martha Stewart), Sewing Machine, Foam Tape, Smooch Spritz

Lil' Inker Holiday Release Time: Holly Jolly!

2011-11-06T23:01:00.005-06:00

Today marks the first day of the week long release for Lil' Inker Designs. It's Holiday Time at Lil' Inker and you will see some great ideas using the newest products for the holidays. If you came by the way of Laura's blog, then you are in the right place.

Today and tomorrow we are showing the set of stamps and dies called Holly Jolly. This set contains a bunch of great sentiments that have a traditional flair. Pair these with the new dies, and you have a match made in heaven especially with Laura's signature perforations she adds to her dies!! I chose to work with the tree die. The scene I created just reminds me of when we used to go find our own special Christmas tree every year. Sadly, we have an artificial one now but these are memories I won't forget!

Now you may be wondering how I "stamped" my tree without having a stamp as there is not a tree included. I die cut a piece of fun foam and placed it on my clear block using double sided tape and simply inked it up. It works great and look at all the details you get.......all those little perforation marks show up!!! Here I stamped 3 trees on my ink distressed panel and then hand cut 2 others for added dimension. The trees in the background were stamped "off" one time and then stamped on my panel.

Now, I wanted to share all the glittery goodness I added to this card and truly in person it just sparkles. Kinda hard to capture in a photo especially for me. The snow banks were hand cut and glittered using a glue pen and sprinkling Martha Stewart glitter on top. The extra shimmer was done when my panel was completely finished. I used a product called Smooch Spritz in Vanilla Shimmer. I sprayed a couple of times and let it dry. I also added some falling snow using a product called Enamel Accents. Love this stuff.....it dries fairly quickly and adds such a fun shiny opaque effect!!!

Here are the product graphics for you to see the details in these sets.

Now, I'd love to hear what you think! Laura will be giving out some prizes of gift certificates to the Lil' Inker Store at the end of the release. Your next stop on the blog hop is Ariana and she is going to share more about the creative process and what her role with Lil' Inker Designs is! Have a wonderful Monday! I'm also going to sneak this over to the Lily Pad Cards Simon Says Stamp Challenge for texture!

{Happy Holidays}

Stamps: Holly Jolly Sentiments (Lil' Inker Designs)

Paper: Dark Chocolate and SS White (PTI)

Ink: Ripe Avocado, True Black, and Dark Chocolate (PTI), Tumbled Glass Distress Ink (Tim Holtz)

Dies: Holly Jolly (Lil' Inker Designs)

Misc: Carrara Marble Coarse Glitter (Martha Stewart), Smooch Spritz (Clearsnap), Glue Pen (ZIG), Enamel Accents (Ranger), White Pearls (Kaisercraft), Cappuccino Baker's Twine (The Twinery), Foam Tape

Top 3 at Practical Scrappers!

2011-11-06T06:00:00.006-06:00

Yep you heard me right! I made the Top 3 at Practical Scrappers for their card contest! Now, there is no more voting........the rest is up to the Practical Scrappers Team to choose the winner! So I wanted to take this time and say THANK YOU for all the time you all put into voting each week for me. I wouldn't have made it this far if it weren't for all of my blog friends (and family). I am forever grateful!

Onto my card for the last challenge they issued: Use your favorite manufacturer, favorite tool, and favorite technique. My card is quite different than my other submissions to the contest but I knew exactly what technique I wanted to do. One I love........Embossing and using Distress Inks.

My favorite manufacturer: Papertrey Ink
My favorite tool: Sewing Machine
My favorite technique: Embossing with Distress Inks

Have a great Sunday..........I have lots of crafty things to work on! Stay tuned for the Lil' Inker Designs Release that starts tomorrow! Since this has LOTS of texture, I'm entering this into the Lily Pad Cards Simon Says Stamp TEXTURE Challenge!

{Thank You}

Stamps: In Bloom (PTI), Find Joy (Hero Arts)

Paper: Royal Velvet, Lavendar Moon, and SS White (all PTI)

Ink: Versamark, True Black (PTI)

Distress Inks: Milled Lavender, Dusty Concord, Seedless Preserves, Shabby Shutters, Peeled Paint, Forest Moss

Misc: White Filigree Embossing Powder (PTI), Distress Tool (Tim Holtz), Foam Tape, White Pearls (Kaisercraft), Linen IP (PTI), Sewing Machine

Wee Memories #75

2011-11-05T07:00:00.002-05:00

Hi all! It's that time again for the Wee Memories monthly blog hop and guess what?? It's also Wee Memories 75th Challenge! Jenny has made this challenge what it is today so let's show her what we're made of this week, OK? This week's theme or challenge is:

Handmade gifts, Tags and Boxes

You should have arrived from the blog of our sweet guest designer this month: Angie Blom.

Ever since the Front and Center Die came out from PTI, I've wanted to try this on my own before buying this expensive die. Well folks, I found out I don't need this die to make my own gift bags now! I started with a plain brown paper bag and trimmed it down to 5 1/2 ". Then I figured out how tall I wanted my bag "front" and "back", cut cardstock to size, and then used the EDGER DIES from PTI. Punching an oval for the handle finished it out. Simply glue, adhere, and embellish as desired! I LOVE LOVE the results and will be doing more of these for sure!

Here is a closer photo of the tag and top part of my bag:

Thanks so much for joining us today for the monthly Wee Memories Blog Hop! Our fabulous sponsor this week is Oh My Crafts and the winner gets a Paper Bundle prize pack!

Your next stop on the blog hop is Anita......and I'm sure she will have something fabulous to show you! Have a GREAT Saturday!

{for you gift bag and tag}

Stamps: Mat Stack 2 Collection (PTI), Stella and Rose Doily Stamps (MME)

Paper: SS White (PTI), Butterfly Garden DP (pink paislee)

Ink: Versamark, True Black (PTI)

Dies: Edgers #4 (PTI), Tag Sale #3 (PTI), Open Scallop Border Die (MFT)

Misc: Oval Punch (Marvy Uchida), White Button (PTI), White Crochet Thread, Paper Bag, White Pearls (Kaisercraft)

Cards that Care Blog Hop

2011-11-04T06:00:00.003-05:00

Today many designers are participating in a very special blog hop.........Cards that Care. This is a card drive to collect holiday cards for the elderly that live in nursing homes. This has been put together by Vera M. Yates and this year she has teamed up wtih Jennifer McGuire. If you arrived here from Melania's blog, then you are in the right spot!

All of the card drive details can be found--- HERE.

The holidays are about family, about kindness, and joy. The holidays are the times when many of the elderly who lives in nursing homes would really feel the loneliness or missing their family. Wouldn't it be awesome if we can bring a smile to their face & brighten their holiday season simply by sharing our love of card making? A simple gesture to let them know that they are not forgotten.

We all love making cards and what’s better than knowing our creations can bring a smile to others? We hope that many of you will help and join us in our effort to spread joy & cheer. We already have some people that have agreed to help us deliver the cards to selected nursing homes.

Here is my card using the new set from Wplus9 called Fair Isle Backgrounds. Wow! This set is super fun and I loved using it for a holiday card for this card drive! I've also used the new Pure Poppy ink from PTI.......it stamped beautifully the FIRST time. My card was inspired by my blog friend, Jinny Newlin. She used this set so beautifully during the Wplus9 release. I also made this for the Simon Says Stamp challenge to use buttons!

Here are the generous sponsors of the blog hop: Lawn Fawn, Penny Black, Sweet Stamp Shop, Avocado Arts, and I Love it All! Winners of prizes will be randomly chosen from comments on participants blogs so the more blogs you comment on, the better your chances! You have the whole weekend to leave your comments (til Sunday, 11/6/11 midnight CST).

Your next stop on the blog hop is the sweet Cathy Fong.

{warmest wishes}

Stamps: Fair Isle Backgrounds (Wplus9), Holiday Treats (PTI)

Paper: Misc. Grey, SS White

Ink: Pure Poppy (PTI), Charcoal (Palette), True Black (PTI)

Dies: Mini Tag Die (PTI)

Misc: Red Grograin Ribbon (Dollar Tree), White Crochet Thread, White Button (PTI)

Paint the Town with Market Street Stamps!

2011-11-02T08:00:00.003-05:00

Hi Market Street Stamps fans! Today I am sharing my card for the latest Paint the Town color challenge hosted by Market Street Stamps!

Look at these gorgeous colors.......my favorite color combo EVER! I may have mentioned it a time or too!

My card design is fairly CAS and again uses the cake image from Celebrate Cake. I love this set as it makes awesome Congratulations cards for weddings. I have had some requests for more Wedding cards at work so this will be in my next batch to sell.

Can you see all the texture on the base card? It is my most loved PTI impression plate.....the Canvas and Linen IP. I wish PTI would come out with another one like this but a different pattern. This pattern can be used for ANY card!

All of us at Market Street Stamps would LOVE to see you Paint the Town with us. So, get out those stamps and let's see some color! Remember there is a prize up for grabs! Thanks for stopping by today!

{Congratulations}

Stamps: Celebrate Cake (Market Street Stamps)

Paper: SS White and Royal Velvet (PTI)

Ink: True Black (PTI)

Misc: Copics, Silver Pearls (Michaels), Canvas/Linen IP (PTI), Paper Rose (Recollections)

I Promise........

2011-11-01T07:01:00.003-05:00

I promise........this is the LAST time I will ask for your votes! I made it to the next round of the Practical Scrappers Card Contest. After the votes this week, the Practical Scrapper team decides who wins! So, one last vote please to get me into the Top 3!!! Vote HERE.

This week's challenge was: Rainbows and Dry Embossing.

So I went with a panel of rainbow colors, sewed between each color, and then stamped with Damask Designs by PTI. My dry embossing comes in with one cloud embossed using Swiss Dots EF and my score lines framing my rainbow panel. My clouds dies and sentiment are from Lil' Inker Designs. I LOVE LOVE these clouds! Laura has made them so unique! (and a wee hint.....we have some super holiday things coming soon!) Again, THANK YOU so much for voting for me........it means the world to me!

{hope your day is all sunshine & rainbows}

Stamps: Rainbows and Clouds Sentiments (Lil' Inker Designs), Damask Designs (PTI)

Paper: SS White, Pure Poppy, Orange Zest, Harvest Gold, Spring Moss, Spring Rain, Plum Pudding (all PTI)

Ink: Versamark Dazzle Champagne, True Black (PTI)

Dies: Clouds (Lil' Inker Designs)

Misc: Janome Sew Mini, Scor-Pal, Foam Tape, Swiss Dots EF (Cuttlebug)

Happy Halloween!

2011-10-31T07:01:00.001-05:00

Just wanted to pop on here to wish you all a very Happy Halloween! I thought I would share a picture of my kids dressed up for Halloween this year. Oh my, Payton was not happy! She complained and complained about wearing the Dorothy wig (because it was "itchy") but after awhile she got used to it! Brett was all Ninja....swords and all!

I shared this already but I just love this little Jack-o-Lantern stamp from Market Street Stamps called Happy Pumpkin! I made these for my kids and they were so excited to get them this morning. I always put out their little "mailboxes" on special days at the table when they eat breakfast. They love to open their "mail"! I hope you all have a very Happy Halloween and may you not eat too much candy! :)

Wee Memories #74

2011-10-29T07:00:00.001-05:00

Ack! It's almost Halloween! Can you believe it? My kids are ready and we even had some fun dressing up last night for our annual church Trunk or Treat! I'll share pics of the costumes on another post! Today is another edition of the Wee Memories challenge! This week's challenge: Brads, Buttons, or Bows. Your creation has to have one of these things on it. Fun challenge!

Here's my card:

Here is this week's challenge badge:

And our wonderful sponsor of a $20 Gift Certificate is from Jay Gee's Nook! So let's see your Brads, Buttons, and Bows for this week's challenge! Remember to upload your cards to the Wee Memories Flickr group too!

{Congratulations}

All supplies PTI unless stated.

Stamps: Damask Designs, Sentiment Sampler (Paper Smooches)

Paper: True Black and Rustic White

Ink: Summer Sunrise and True Black

Dies: Medium Scallop Border Die

Misc: Black gems (Michaels), Black Grograin Ribbon (Dollar Tree)

Blast from the past!!

2011-10-27T08:00:00.001-05:00

Happy Thursday! Amy here today via the Market Street Stamps blog with a technique from your past! This was one of the first techniques I learned when I began stamping many moons ago. Stamping with bleach. Yes, it's messy. Yes, it's smelly. But it's FUN! I wanted to use the Blast Off stamp set and have the perfect occasion to give this card away this weekend to our neighbor boy for his birthday! I thought this stamp set lended itself well to using bleach with those star images!

Stamping with bleach gives your image a fun distressed look. Do not expect it to turn out like traditional ink because it won't. I simply poured a bit of bleach on a paper towel lined plate. After stamping my stars, I just watched as the bleach took the color away from my cardstock and whalaa! It's like magic! Have any of you tried this technique? I'd love to hear about it!

{BLAST OFF}

Stamps: Blast Off (Market Street Stamps)

Paper: Enchanted Evening, Summer Sunrise, and SS White (all PTI)

Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento)

Misc: Copics (YR68, Y38, Y35, B95, Colorless Blender, C1, B99), Foam Tape, Gellyroll Glitter Pen (Sakura), Bleach

October PTI Blog Hop!

2011-10-25T11:00:00.002-05:00

Going to keep this short as I'm not feeling well today but I wanted to share the card I made last night for the Papertrey Ink Blog Hop! I was up pretty late so I took my photo today for better lighting. Here is this month's inspiration photo. I knew exactly what I wanted to do as soon as this photo was posted on release night.

The idea I had was to create panels of different patterns just like the pumpkins. I immediately saw woodgrain and polka dots. Then I looked at the white pumpkin and thought Embellishments! (I love this stamp set) And simply because I love those pumpkins in the photo, I created one of my own using my oval nesties. I have been seeing a lot of pumpkins done like this lately.......Suzanne made a great card HERE with one of these pumpkins.

Thanks for stopping by and have fun on the PTI Blog Hop!!

{ever so Grateful}

All supplies PTI unless stated.

Stamps: Embellishments, Polka Dot Basics II, BB: Woodgrain, Autumn Acorns

Paper: SS White, Terracotta Tile, Ripe Avocado, Kraft, Dark Chocolate

Ink: Fresh Snow, Ripe Avocado, Dark Chocolate

Dies: Jar Labels 2, Oval Nesties

Misc: Rustic Jute Button Twine, Terracotta Tile Buttons, Foam Tape

Chevrons and Stitching.......

2011-10-23T07:00:00.001-05:00

Happy Sunday to you! Yesterday, we had a wonderful day celebrating our daughter's birthday with her party where we had 15 kids. Note to self: do not invite everyone because most likely they will all come! The good thing was that the party, the mess, and the fun took place at a place similiar to Chuck E Cheese called Going Bonkers. They served the cake, the drinks, wrote a gift list down, and helped Payton open her gifts! All I had to do was take pictures! Sweet! To round out the day, we watched our son play football and went to a pumpkin patch. Lots of fun memories with friends and family for sure. There is nothing better!

So this week's challenge for the next round of the Practical Scrappers Card Contest had to include:

CHEVRONS and STITCHING.

I had a great time creating this card and the chevrons were pretty simple to create. I used 1" squares cut in to triangles and then lined them up to make my own chevrons. I used some awesome pattern paper from Crate Paper collection: Portrait.

Using more of the Harvest Gold felt and my Lil' Inker Designs Fringe Flower Die, I made an embellishment for my seam binding bow. I cut the fringe flower with my die, cut in half, and then rolled it up. Gives the fringe flower a totally different look! I also cut off an inch or so to make my flower smaller.

I hope you have a great day and I wanted to sincerely thank each and every one of you that has voted for me so far in this card contest! All your votes mean the world to me!

{Happy Birthday}

Stamps: Delightful Dahlia (PTI)

Paper: SS White and Kraft (PTI), Portrait Collection DP (Crate Paper)

Ink: True Black (PTI)

Dies: Fringe Flower Die (Lil' Inker Designs), Double Ended Banner Die (PTI)

Misc: Harvest Gold Felt (PTI), Seam Binding (Hug Snug), Janome Sew Mini, Canvas/Linen IP (PTI), Foam Tape, White Pearls (HL), Memo Pins (Tim Holtz)

Wee Memories #73

2011-10-22T07:00:00.002-05:00

Happy Saturday! It's that time again..........the days just fly by! This week at Wee Memories we have a very special challenge. It's a FREE FOR ALL challenge! The sponsor of this week's challenge is the wonderful Annabelle Stamps.

I chose to work with All Things Grow and make a masculine Birthday card. Pretty simple. Thanks Annabelle Stamps for sponsoring Wee Memories and for giving the DT a set to work with!

Here is this week's challenge:

I am so enjoying all of your creations week after week! Keep those coming because you could be the lucky person to win a great prize from Annabelle Stamps! Til next time!

{May your day......}

Stamps: All Things Grow (Annabelle Stamps)

Paper: Dark Chocolate and Rustic Cream (PTI)

Ink: Haystack Pallette, Dark Chocolate (PTI)

Dies: Top Note Die (SU)

Misc: Rustic Jute Button Twine (PTI), Rustic Wood Button (PTI), Foam Tape

Smile!

2011-10-21T13:53:00.002-05:00

Hi everyone! Just wanted to share a fun card I whipped up using the Lil' Inker Designs Fringe Flower Die! This thing is just so much fun......do you have it yet in your die collection? If not, you must!

Here is my card today..........using some PTI Harvest Gold felt. Such a fun cheery color, don't you think? Makes you just want to SMILE. I've also used the Sentiment Flags Die from Lil' Inker Designs as well!

Well, that's it for me today! Got lots of final things to do before my daughter's birthday party tomorrow morning! Have a great Friday!!

{Smile}

Stamps: Rainbow and Clouds Sentiments (Lil' Inker Designs), BB: Tin Types

Paper: Harvest Gold and Kraft (PTI)

Ink: Fresh Snow and True Black (PTI)

Dies: Fringe Flower and Sentiment Flag Dies (Lil' Inker Designs), Tag Sale #3 (PTI), Delightful Dahlia Leaf Die (PTI)

Misc: Pink twine (The Twinery), Embossing Folder (SU), White Pearl (Michael's), Seam Binding (Hug Snug), Janome Sew Mini, Corner Rounder (CM)

I Made It.......

2011-10-16T10:28:00.000-05:00

.....to the 3rd round of the Practical Scrappers Cardmaking Contest! I would love it if you would go cast your vote for me HERE. I am really enjoying the challenges they give us each week for the next round of finalists. This week the challenge was to use: banners/flags and the word "happy".

I am really enjoying putting together pattern papers. These have been in my stash for a while and I was saving them for just the right project. I love the combination of pale blue, pinks, reds, and greens. These papers are beautiful. I thought they were perfect paired up with the Love Lives Here stamps from PTI. Isn't that sentiment exactly how it is? I totally believe in this.

That's it from me today. I am on call and I've already been to work and back this morning. So now to get something done (laundry, cleaning, stamping) before the next call comes in! I hope you all have a wonderful Sunday.....the weather is beautiful here in Kansas. (except for the wind!) Thanks to you for all your votes this past few weeks.......they are truly appreciated!!

{Love grows in happy homes.}

All supplies PTI unless stated.

Stamps:

Paper:

Ink:

Misc:

Wee Memories #72

2011-10-15T07:00:00.001-05:00

Hey there! It's Saturday and time for another Wee Memories Scrappy Saturday Challenge! Another great one this week: Holiday Madness. It doesn't have to be Christmas....just pick any holiday! I am hoping to have some stamping time this weekend but being that I am on call with work, only time will tell! :)

Since I am just getting in the Halloween spirit around here, I thought I'd make another Halloween card using this CUTE Pure Innocence sweetie! I think I could own all of these cuties! I paper pieced my little witchie with the Haunted Hallows paper by Teresa Collins. Fun little clothes......too bad I couldn't get away with wearing those! hehe I had to add in some distressing with ink and rough edges to spooktify my card! I am loving my little sewing machine and I hope you aren't getting tired of seeing it on my cards!

This week's sponsor is non other than Lawn Fawn and they graciously donated a $25 gift certificate to their store. Fun prize and fun challenge! Please link up your Holiday Madness cards for this week's challenge!

{Hello, My Pretty}

All supplies PTI unless stated.

Stamps: Witchie (Pure Innocence)

Paper: Haunted Hallows (Teresa Collins), True Black, Orange Zest, SS White

Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento), True Black

Dies: Classic Rectangles Large Nesties (Spellbinders), Oval Tab Die (MFT)

Misc: Janome Sew Mini, Copics

Market Street Stamps Special Edition Block Party!

2011-10-14T12:07:00.004-05:00

Hi everyone! Have you seen the news over at the Market Street Stamps blog?

Market Street Stamps

1st Anniversary!

The fun has already begun with a **Special Edition ** Block Party that one of you could win $50 store credit for 12 months!!! How does THAT sound??? Friends that is $600 in stamps!! Create any project you wish, any theme. You just have to use Market Street Stamps!

Here are the details:

Create any project you'd like, with any theme. BUT you must use Market Street Stamps. (Good news! You have until 10/19 to link up, so if you don't have any of our stamps just yet, there's still time to play along if you order soon. We ship SUPER DUPER fast! We have stamps as low as $5.)
The deadline to enter is Wednesday, October 19 @ 11:59 pm Central.
We will choose a select number of finalists.
Then, we will enable voting on Thursday, October 20 and everyone can vote for their favorite finalist!
The winner of the contest will be announced on Monday, October 24.
Link just one project per person for this Block Party. Thank you!

So, it's been a couple of days and I haven't used my Distress Inks....hehe. I missed them! So I had to break them out again for one of Market Street Stamps fabulous background stamps: Vintage Wallpaper. First embossing with white embossing powder, then sponging Fired Brick and Weathered Wood Distress Inks over the image. Makes for a great any occasion card! I chose a Congratulations sentiment from the set: Celebrate Cake.

Now, I can't spill the beans on the rest of the FUN activities going on starting TOMORROW so you'll just have to come check out the Market Street Stamps Blog for details on what's to come! See ya later!

I'm entering this for the Distress Challenge over at Stamptacular Sunday Challenge. Go check it out!

{Congratulations}

Stamps: Vintage Wallpaper, Celebrate Cake

Paper: SS White, Pure Poppy (both PTI)

Ink: Versamark, True Black (PTI), Weathered Wood and Fired Brick Distress Inks (Tim Holtz)

Misc: White Embossing Powder, Ink Blending Tool (Tim Holtz), White Satin Ribbon, Pure Poppy Button (PTI)

Swimming for Katie Renz.......Blog Hop!

2011-10-10T23:14:00.006-05:00

From October 10-12 some of the best stampers are joining together to support and encourage our friend and fellow stamper, Katie Renz, who is currently battling inoperable gastric cancer. If you're not familiar with her, Katie’s cancer story started just before Christmas last year. This young, beautiful, healthy, vibrant mother of 3 with her infectious smile was suddenly diagnosed with an inoperable cancer, virtually overnight. A few tummy aches and then stage 4 gastric cancer. Her first post about it is here. The idea of “Swimming for Katie” came from her recent post here.

This exclusive stamp used in my sample, designed by Becky Oehlers is available as a clear stamp, as well as a digis or a dig and SVG cut file. 100% of the profits go to Katie's fund to help her and her young family. Her husband Kevin and her three young children need our help and support. In addition to the Keep Swimming Octopus, Marianne Walker and True =D Doodle Designs both also donated digis that are for sale. Direct donations are also being accepted. Information central is HERE. This is a permanent page that will stay active at i {heart} papers with current information and the full 3 day blog hop listing, as well as the donation button.

Check out all the items for sale HERE.

I hope you will join me in supporting Katie through a purchase or donation. The following is a list of everyone who has projects posted today. I hope you will be inspired by them and moved to purchase or donate.

Thank You!

Here is the complete list of participants today!

Ashley Harris

Clare Buswell

Jessica Diedrich

Lisa Somerville

Charlene Merrick

Eva Dobilas

Judy Rozema

Sharon Doolittle

Tifany DeGough

Windy Robinson

Ashley Cannon Newell

Connie McCotter

Heidi Van Laar

Karen Maldonado

Lori Craig

Melissa Phillips

Tosha Leyendekker

Amy Kolling

Angela Thomas

Angelica Suarez

Angie Blom

Becky Oehlers

Betty Wright

Bev Gerard

Brenda Weaver
Carolyn King

Chari Moss

Charlene Driggs

Cindi Bisson

Claire Brennan

Corinna McGregor

Craft Critique

Karen Hunsaker (Rubbernecker Stamps Designer)

Keely Yowler

Kelly Schirmer

Keri Lee Sereika

Kim Hughes

Kimber McGray

Kittie Caracciolo

Kristin Eberline

Wendy Price

Autumn Blessings

2011-10-09T08:30:00.001-05:00

I'm sharing my next card for the Practical Scrappers card contest. I was lucky enough to be able to move on to Round 2 because of all of you who voted! THANK YOU so much! The voting is the same as last week. You can vote for 3 cards and vote DAILY! **Voting for the week ends Oct. 13 at 11:59 CST**

Lots of PTI goodies on here as well as some yummy pattern paper from MME! If you can believe it, the thing that took me the most time on my card wasn't all the stitching but that bow! I knew I didn't want a scrunchy bow so I took my Chi flat iron to my seam binding and........whala! A flat ribbon. The rules for this round of cards had to be a Fall card using twine. So I worked my button twine in there with my bow. I think it really stands out over the deep terracotta colored bow.

My card did have the help of the Mojo Monday sketch for the week. Love this sketch! Alright, keeping it short today so the only other thing I ask is for your VOTE! Enjoy the rest of your Sunday!

{Autumn Blessings}

All supplies PTI unless stated.

Stamps: Wreath for all Seasons, Autumn Acorns

Paper: Terracotta Tile, Dark Chocolate, Rustic Cream, Lost & Found Two: Rosy (MME)

Ink: Dark Chocolate, Terracotta Tile, Summer Sunrise, Antique Linen Distress Ink (Tim Holtz)

Dies: Classic Square, Classic Ovals Large, and Big Scalloped Ovals Large (all Spellbinders), Edgers 2 collection

Misc: Terracotta Seam Binding (Prairie Bird Boutique--Etsy), Cream Button Twine, Fine Linen Button, Janome Sew Mini, Foam Tape

Wee Memories #71

2011-10-08T07:00:00.005-05:00

Wahoooo!!!! It's Saturday and time for another Wee Memories Challenge! This week's theme is soo perfect for the season........HALLOWEEN!! This holiday actually is #2 on my list of favorite holidays right behind Christmas. There is just something about the colors and ghouls and goblins!!! hehe

Just a fun card using some awesome Paper Smooches stamps this week who just happens to be our sponsor for this week. Using some fun pattern papers, I stamped and paper pieced a cute little "BOO" scene. The word "cloud" is from the Paper Smooches set Sunny side Up and those little white dots to the word cloud? They are made using Enamel Accents! This stuff gives such a fun shiny appearance.....it comes in white and black.

I sincerely hope you come along and play this week for your chance at some Paper Smooches as the prize! See you over at Wee Memories! Thanks so much for sharing your time with me on my blog.....it means the world to me that you stopped by!

{Boo}

Stamps: Sunny side up and Halloweenies (Paper Smooches)

Paper: Swirl DP (K&Company), Blue striped DP (Monster Mania by Doodlebug)

Ink: Tuxedo Black (Memento), Orange Zest (PTI)

Misc: Spider Web Punch (MS), Janome Sew Mini, Copics: C1, YR68, YG95, E57, Baker's Twine (The Twinery), Foam Tape, Enamel Accents (Ranger)

Operation Julie's Smile Blog Hop

2011-10-07T07:00:00.001-05:00

Oh, sooo glad today is Friday and time for a HUGE Blog Hop!!! I am so glad that you joined us on this amazing blog hop for Operation Julie's Smile. If you came here from Sarah's blog, then you are in the right spot. If not, you may want to start from the beginning at the Sweet Stamp Shop's blog and take your time. You have ALL WEEKEND to hop with us and win prizes!

We are soo busy in our house right now. I tell you, sometimes I don't know if I'm coming or going! My kiddos have activities all the time. However, it's winding down now for the fall thank goodness! So this is just a fun cheery card using Lil' Inker Rainbows and Clouds dies (LOVE!!) and its coordinating sentiment stamps! Speaking of Lil' Inker Designs.........have you checked out the NEW website for ordering?? Why don't you check it out HERE and while you are there, pop one of these in your cart.....you won't regret it! LOL The details in the cloud dies is like nothing else out there!

I hope you enjoyed your stop here on the hop. The next stop is Emily's blog. Make sure you leave a comment here before you go so that you can have a chance at the amazing prizes. A complete list of prize sponsors and detailed information about why we all came together for this blog hop can be found on the Sweet Stamp Shop's website as well as a donation button to help bring back Julie's smile.

{You make me smile}

Stamps: Rainbows and Clouds Sentiments (Lil' Inker Designs)

Paper: Pure Poppy, Harvest Gold, Ripe Avocado, and Hawaiian Shores (all PTI), Lime Twist: Fly a Kite (MME)

Ink: True Black (PTI)

Misc: Rainbow and Cloud Dies (Lil' Inker Designs), Janome Sew Mini, Foam tape

Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge!

2011-10-05T06:00:00.001-05:00

Happy Wednesday! I wanted to thank you all ever so much for continuing to vote for my card in the Practical Scrappers card contest HERE. Votes will be tallied on Friday and the winning cards get to move onto the next round! Remember you can vote daily. :)

So business out of the way, I would like to share my card for the Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge. I have had this card in mind since the challenge went up and finally finished it the other day.

I used the new Autumn Rose colored cardstock and coordinating felt from PTI for the first time. My card base is the Onsie Shape Up Die also from PTI (my first time using it!). I took inspiration from the entire photo.......The ruffles on my card were made by diecutting the Fringe Flower by Lil' Inker Designs and cutting it in half and sewing strips onto my card front. Please excuse my stitching......it got a little crazy! LOL Then I used the Paper Smooches stamp set: A Little Lovin'. Oh so cute and oh so easy to paper piece!

Here is the Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge photo.......what do you think? This was a fun challenge! Thanks so much for stopping by!

{Congrats}

Stamps: A Little Lovin (Paper Smooches)

Paper: Autumn Rose (PTI), Springtime DP (Echo Park)

Ink: True Black (PTI)

Misc: Onsie Die (PTI), Tiny Tags Die (PTI), Fringe Flower Die (Lil' Inker Designs), Autumn Rose Felt (PTI), White Buttons, Crochet Thread (Red Heart), Janome Sew Mini, Mini Clothespins

I need your help!

2011-10-02T07:12:00.001-05:00

I'm here to tell you that I am a finalist in the cardmaking contest over at Practical Scrappers!!! What this means is that I need your vote now to go to the next round!! I would LOVE it if you could throw in your support of my card this week. You can vote every day! To vote you leave a comment in the comment section and that's it! You can vote HERE.

Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving a vote for me!!! I'm sending this over to Simon Says Stamp the "Anything Goes" challenge!

{Happy Birthday}

Stamps: Hope Blooms (Verve)

Paper: SS White (PTI), Fifth Avenue DP (Melissa Frances)

Ink: True Black (PTI)

Misc: Bloom Builder #3 Die (PTI), Branch with Leaves Die (Sizzix), Frame Die (MFT), Sweet Blush Button (PTI), Janome Sew Mini, Pearls

Wee Memories #70

2011-10-01T07:00:00.004-05:00

Please come play today with Wee Memories Scrappy Saturday Challenge!!! It's World Card Making Day and we're celebrating with this week's challenge and it's also our monthly blog hop. You should have come by my blog from the very talented, Piali , who is our Guest Designer this month. This week's challenge is to use your favorite technique or style! When this challenge was issued, I knew EXACTLY what I'd do.

I LOVE my Tim Holtz Distress Inks soo much! Pair those up with a new (to me) stamp set that was purchased at a garage sale last weekend, I had my card made in my head! First, I embossed the leaves in clear embossing powder on a white panel. Then using the new Limited Edition Distress Ink colors that I was lucky to get my hands on during last week's trip to KC, I colored in my fall leaf panel and just kept adding color until I liked what I saw. Easy peasy. Really. :)

This week's sponsor is the fabulous Unity Stamp Co........and guess what? You can win a full stamp set.......so come join us for this great challenge and to celebrate a fabulous day of World Card Making! Your next stop on the blog hop is the super sweet.......Anita. I am sending this over to Simon Says Stamp for their "Anything Goes" challenge!

{A season of blessings}

Stamps: Flourished Blessings (CTMH)

Paper: Dark Chocolate, SS White, and Terracotta Tile (PTI)

Ink: Limited Edition Fall Distress Inks and other Distress colors (Tim Holtz)

Misc: Pinking Scissors (Fiskars), Crochet Thread (Red Heart), Terracotta Tile Buttons (PTI)

Market Street Stamps...........New Release--Day 3

2011-09-28T20:14:00.001-05:00

**Sorry this is late......blogger issues with a scheduled post!**

It's Day 3 of the newest Market Street Stamps new release! Today's post of mine is going to be a work in progress. I have wanted to combine my favorite recipes and make a mini book of sorts using them. So I start today with a recipe for Chicken Jalapeno Dip. Oh my. I've made this 2 times in the past few weeks for parties and I had people asking for the recipe. I do want to give credit though........this recipe came from a co-worker of my husbands so I have her to thank because it is soo yummy! I do tweak the recipe and add more or less of some things! That being said, today's recipe card is embellished with a paper pieced apron from the newest Market Street Stamps set: Comfort Food.

I thought this pattern paper from Simple Stories by Generations was perfect to paper piece this adorable apron image. This stamp has so many little details! My recipe was printed out on my computer using a standard font. This stamp set has so many possibilities and can't wait to use it more!!! Make sure to check out the newest inspiration from the rest of the DT over at Market Street Stamps!!

Remember all sets you've seen this week are on sale! For ONE WHOLE WEEK, new sets are 15% off individually or 25% off if you buy that month's bundle (all sets in the release)!

Recipe Card

Stamps: Comfort Food (Market Street Stamps)

Paper: Dark Chocolate and Rustic Cream (both PTI), Generations DP (Simple Stories)

Ink: True Black (PTI)