The 12 Kits of Holidays {January Kit}

 

Welcome to the first 12 Kits post of the new year!  This year we have a few changes and they are fantastic!  First of all, it is now called The 12 Kits of Holidays!  Next up, is that we have some new players but to do that we had to say goodbye to Suzanne and Cathy.  You both will be missed so much!  Welcome Kelly and Tracy! 

 

 

 

This month's kit was sent out by the sweetest person......Joyce Mehrberg!  Please go visit her lovely blog and tell her I sent you!  This month starts us off with a holiday OTHER than Christmas.  Joyce sent some fabulous pattern papers and stamped images.  I went a little different route with my cards this month so I hope you like what you see!

 

January Kit

{photo courtesy of Kara}

 

 

 

So I mentioned that this month starts us off with a holiday other than Christmas.......Valentines!!! 

I love love the papers Joyce sent......they quickly became the focus of my simple cards.  First up, is my favorite of the cards I made.

 

 

 

Here is the full list of blogs for the 12 Kits of Holidays!  I hope you enjoyed my cards this month.......and the new designers!!!!  I know I am! 

 

Renee {It's a Patchwork Life}



Joyce {Cards-by-the-Sea}--January Hostess
Tracey {In my creative opinion}

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}
Kelly {Gingham Girl Adventures}

 

Bundle of Joy

Hello!  I'm here today with a quick card I made that was over at the Fresh Squeezed Stamps blog yesterday!   

It's a super simple BABY card using one of the newest stamp sets called You Said It, Sister.  I thought I would steer away from Valentines for one post!  Although you will be seeing more very soon!  :)

Seriously, who doesn't love polka dots?  With this you can see just how easy it is to line up the polka dot background strip that's in this stamp set!  Love the softness of how the sentiment stamped over the white polka dots.

Thanks for joining me today!

{bundle of joy}

Stamps:  You Said It, Sister (Fresh Squeezed Stamps)

Paper:  Stampin' Up

Pattern Paper:  Bitty Dots (PTI)

Ink:  Fresh Snow (PTI), Charcoal Palette

Dies:  Shape Up: Onesie Die (PTI), Flower Die (PTI)

Happy Mail for Grayson Card Drive

I have a very special post today.  Read on about the Card Drive for Grayson.

Just before Thanksgiving, Danielle from Neat and Tangled, heard news that a girl she went to high school with and her family had embarked on an incredibly difficult journey. They had discovered that their sweet little 2 year old boy, Grayson, had a tumor on his brain stem. Since then they have been on a roller coaster ride, and this is only part of the journey. Grayson will begin chemotherapy this month as the next stage of treatment. Through all of this, the family has stayed strong, hopeful, faithful and positive. And Grayson is a strong and spunky fighter :) Grayson's mom, Jackie, has a blog she keeps updated regularly, so you can get to know more about Grayson HERE.

Danielle wants to just light up Grayson's life with some serious happy mail! She talked to Jackie, and she informed her that Grayson and his brother love to get mail...and so, here we have the Happy Mail for Grayson Card Drive.

Grayson is super lucky to have a big brother, Aydan, who is 4 so make sure to send some awesome cards to him too! These boys love all things boy :) Rescue Bots, Geotracks, Angry Birds, Thomas the Train. Send these little men funny, happy, cards! We all know how much love goes into a handmade card, and even better how personalized they can be!"

 

Here is the important info:
The drive will run from January 21 - February 28
(If they arrive late because they are International that's okay too!)

Send them here:
Grayson Savery and/or Aydan Savery
c/o Danielle Walls
P.O. Box 5808
Wilmington, DE 19808

Thanks so much for joining me today!

Twine Fashion

 

Hello everyone! 

I have a cute way to use some of that Timeless Twine and wanted to share today.

I have a 7 yr old daughter who hates to have her hair done.....I don't use that word often but in all seriousness, she does.  So about the only thing I can get her to do with her hair is wear barrettes or headbands. 

 

 I've used a plain metal headband purchaseed at Hobby Lobby.  After applying 1/8" Scor-Tape down the headband, I wrapped Tuxedo Black Timeless Twine around the entire length securing the ends at the bottom. 
 

I then added a Raspberry Pink Timeless Twine pom pom adorned with 2 layered black buttons.  My daughter wouldn't take it off after the photo session! 

 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by today for some Twine Fashion!



 

 

XOXO

 

Hi everyone!  It's my day to share over on the Neat & Tangled blog! 

 

I've used stamps from My Heart Sings for a trendy look that includes Washi tape.  I've become a hoarder of this stuff so this is a start to me using some!  Fairly CAS but there is a bit of coloring involved. 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for stopping by today!

 

{XOXO}

Stamps:  My Heart Sings (Neat and Tangled)

Paper:  True Black, White (PTI)

Ink:  Tuxedo Black (Memento)

Misc:  Corner Rounder, Washi Tape, Button, Copics

 

Squeeze-A-Palooza #4

 

It's Squeeze-A-Palooza time with Fresh Squeezed Stamps!!!  If you follow my blog, you know that I love this challenge here at Fresh Squeezed Stamps.  However, this month I am sharing a card as part of the DT.  So I want to see YOUR cards this month so I can vote for you! 

 

 

There are some wonderful inspiration photos up this month to spark your creativity.  But wait.....No Fresh Squeezed Stamps??  NO problem! 

Each month there are FREE digis to use..... you can find them HERE. 

 

I used the adorable colored hearts digi for my card!  This card came together so incredibly easy!

 

My card was made using the sketch found over at Retro Sketches this week. 

 

 Thanks for all the sweet words this week......I am truly speechless!

 

{love xo}

Stamps:  Digi image (Fresh Squeezed Stamps)

Paper:  Raspberry Fizz, Pure Poppy, White (PTI)

Dies:  Polka Dot IP (PTI), Pennant Trim Die (Verve)

Misc:  Gems (Martha Stewart)

Lil' Inker Designs {January Release}

 

 

 

 Welcome to the last day of inspiration from the whole Lil' Inker Designs Team!  You should have arrived from Alyssa Scritchfield's blog.....if not, please start back at the beginning at the Lil' Inker Designs blog.

 

Today we get to share whatever using the newest goodies that were released.  I can certainly see myself using these balloons hundreds of times.....they are definitely an asset to my die collection!  I paired all these new goodies up with a yummy paper collection from Echo Park called LOVE STORY.  You can also find this in the Lil' Inker store!

 

Lots of Lil' Inker goodies here........stitched hearts, stitched clouds, balloons, balloon string. 

 

 I wanted to mention a tiny little thing.......you know a little thing called Paper Crafts?  Well, their current call is for everything Birthday (you can find info HERE)!  Let's see some balloons in there!

 

Now we need you to hop around because there are a couple of $10 credits up for grabs this release!

I so hope you enjoy the Lil' Inker Designs blog hop......your next stop is Debby Hughes!

 

 

{love is in the air}
Stamps:  Balloon Builder Stamps (Lil' Inker Designs)
Paper:  White, Soft Stone (PTI)
Ink:  Charcoal Palette
Dies:  Stitched Clouds, Stitched Hearts, Balloon String, Balloon Dies (Lil' Inker Designs)
Misc:  Silver Pearls, Foam Adhesive