All I Do Is Stamp

at 12:00 AM

This week, Holly's sketch was spied;

I didn't struggle quite so much this week :). [These sketches really keep me on my toes!]

At first, I had a butterfly in the upper left corner -- well that didn't work... at all! DH is like "Do you have a spoon" and low and behold -- I DID! hee hee -- to darn cute~

I used the fun Gina K Designs set Lazy Days of Summer, and the gorgeous die from Memory Box, Piestra Tile. My background paper was a FREEBIE from Mel Stampz, and my bow was made with a Bowdabra.

Pop on over to I Spy Sketches, check out the other DT's beautiful work, and also Holly's - the card that inspired this week's sketch!

Thanks for stopping by~

at 6:00 AM

Surfing through blogland yesterday, I found a couple of new challenges (to me). The first one is Retro Sketches (have to start with a layout), and one I really have been looking for, a theme challenge; [There aren't many "themes" out there - lots of colors and sketches.] Chocolate, Coffee & Cards challenge. (I will admit, I was drawn to this site because of the word "coffee") Anyway, let's get on with the challenges.

Here's the sketch:

Just your basic sketch, but I got a little creative (hopefully not too much)

Over at Chocolate, Coffee & Cards challenge the theme is Feathers & Fur- you must have an animal on your card. I was so thrilled to be able to use my new Hero Arts Feathers set! Gosh these feathers are beautifully detailed! I also got some Hex cutters made by Lifestyle Crafts. [ I told you I would find some - the best part - I found them at a close out online store for $12!! cha-ching :)] I think I met the qualifications. Fun couple of challenges, I'll be playing again I'm sure!
Thanks for stopping by~

at 6:00 AM

Can I just tell you how much I love being on this Team! Steph comes up with the most gorgeous inspirational photos evah! Seriously, look at this beauty!

Was I inspired or what?

I have been seeing this Memory Box window die for a while now, and simply had to get it! I love the effect of looking out a window and seeing a gorgeous scene. In hindsight, I got the smaller window, I think I should of gotten the larger one. [Just sayin..] I used the fun, newly released GKD stamp set, Wild About You, illustrated by Theresa Momber, along with Vogue Vases for the sentiment.

A little side note, have you heard of an Embossing Buddy?

Well, I have had mine for awhile now and FINALLY used it. Can I just say Duh! What a difference it makes - none of those tee tiny specks of embossing powder showing on my card! Yep, I'm a believer now! :)

Meanwhile, pop over and play in the FYI Challenge! Hope to see you there~
Thanks for stopping by~

at 6:00 AM

The Design Team for Gina K. Designs welcomes you to another fabulous Inspiration Blog Hop!!! Gina and the Design Team will inspire you with many beautiful ideas! And as you hop through their blogs, make sure to leave a comment on each of them because we will choose a few random comments and those stampers will each win a grab bag of deeply etched, pre-cut Gina K. Designs stamps! To see the full list of winners check the Big News forum at Stamp TV a couple of days after the hops!!

It wouldn't be a hop without the Buy 3 get this one FREE set: Great Sayings
Isn't this new in-house designer paper just so fun; Pool Side.

Congrats to Stamp TV for 3 fabulous years! Gina has made this beautiful stamp duo that is FREE with purchase of $35.00! What a bonus!

I used the Deconstructed Sketch 42 from Jen. This girl really does make fabulous sketches!

And, this card is from the Release Party:

That's it for GKD March Hop - I hope you have enjoyed your eye candy the Team has put together for all of you over the last few days! I know personally, I had a blast!
Thanks for stopping by~

Here is a list of the DT's participating in today's hop:

at 5:45 AM

I just love this Mustache Madness! It's just so.....masculine! :). As you can tell, I am still having fun with the svg cuts that are available with Sami's stamps. I love not having to use my scissors! I also love these papers from My Mind's Eye Dolled Up.

Thanks for stopping by~

at 6:00 AM

The Design Team for Gina K. Designs welcomes you to another fabulous Inspiration Blog Hop!!! Gina and the Design Team will inspire you with many beautiful ideas! And as you hop through their blogs, make sure to leave a comment on each of them because we will choose a few random comments and those stampers will each win a grab bag of deeply etched, pre-cut Gina K. Designs stamps! To see the full list of winners check the Big News forum at Stamp TV a couple of days after the hops!!

Today we are featuring the wonderful Petals & Wings Stamp TV Kit! Gina does it again - fabulous, fun, beautiful images - beautiful fonts -- yep, loving this kit!

Here is the card I made for the Release Party:

I used the fun paper [that comes with this kit]; Petals & Wings.

Okay peeps that it for today. We will be back tomorrow with the beautiful set Gina made in celebration of Stamp TV's 3 year anniversary! Hasn't it been a wonderful 3 years~ many more to come I am sure!
Thanks for stopping by~

Want to play in my Stamp TV Challenge for the Anniversary? Go down 1 post and check it out!

Here are the other DT's participating in today's hop:

at 5:55 AM

This week over at Stamp TV we are celebrating 3 years! All this week the DT's are posting different challenges based on Gina's amazing videos. My challenge today is Liquid Pearls.
(click for Gina's video)

I love liquid pearls. They are the coolest tool, and I love it that they really do look like pearls when they dry.

I used the fun Buy 3 stamp sets get this one free - Believe in Yourself.

Do you have Liquid Pearls? [ Gina's store does HERE. Amazing colors and really inexpensive.] Pop on over to my challenge and play! You have until Monday, March 19 at 7 pm CST. We will announce a randomly chosen winner for each challenge. The prize is a Grab Bag of wonderful Gina K. Designs stamps!

Thanks for stopping by~

at 5:45 AM

The colors this week over at SCS are really pretty together. I had my doubts, but I really liked the combo; Poppy Parade (bright red), Pool Party (aqua) and Delightful Daffodil (bright yellow). Hero Arts had a new technique that Sheri called Velveteen Stamping last week that I wanted to try too. Here is my card;

Well, here is the card WITH the dessert of ribbon.

Which one do you like better? I do kind of like the added ribbon...

I used the Stampin Up Script bg stamp for the background (retired), along with Gina K Designs Pressed Flowers, and Hero Arts Feather Grass and Friend. I had fun using this new technique, and it was really easy! And, didn't I tell you the colors work together!

Pop on over and play in the SCS Color Challenge! There aren't any "prizes", but you get the appreciation of fellow stampers in the form of comments! :)

Thanks for stopping by~

at 6:00 AM

The Design Team for Gina K. Designs welcomes you to another fabulous Inspiration Blog Hop!!! Gina and the Design Team will inspire you with many beautiful ideas! And as you hop through their blogs, make sure to leave a comment on each of them because we will choose a few random comments and those stampers will each win a grab bag of deeply etched, pre-cut Gina K. Designs stamps! To see the full list of winners check the Big News forum at Stamp TV a couple of days after the hops!!

Welcome back! I hope you had a creative week end! Today we are featuring Theresa's set Wild About You. I just adore silhouette images to create scenes! Theresa makes it easy with her gorgeous images.

We are also featuring Rupa's cute new set, Blooming with Blessings

Isn't he just a cutie patootie! I paper pieced him with the in-house designer paper, Sundance. Check out that happy face~

That's the end of the hop - thanks for stopping by~

Here are the rest of the DT's participating in the hop today:

at 10:00 PM

Hi Everyone! We are having a fabulous hop today showing off the fun new Ippity stamps and combining with Martha from Creations By Martha.

I made this card using the fun Fabulous Girl itty bitty stamp set. I love this sentiment - it works perfect "for in-the-50's" birthdays, which most of my friends are in. I colored my dresses with copics, but they sure could be paper pieced very easily. My heart border is from Memory Box.

Maria & Martha sent me these fun products from Martha's shop! Checkout this pretty lace~ I love both of them and that button! Oh fun times!

Be sure and comment on all the blogs in the hop today! One lucky commenter will win a grand prize of Ippity Stamps from Maria, and a $25 gift certificate from Martha

We have a lot of awesome stampers joining in on the hop today. Check it out~

Maria - order Ippity stamps through her HERE

Martha - Owner Creating By Martha shop

ME

Thanks so much for stopping by - have fun on the rest of the hop!

at 2:20 PM

It has been so long since I played in the Paper Players Challenge! I have missed them, and the color scheme today; Wisteria, Crumb, Pear and Pool Party really appealed to me. I had time today, so I got creating.

I used the fun images from GKD's Springtime Silhouette stamp set, and PTI's Double-Ended Banners die. [I ended up not having Pool Party, so I used what I had - its a little darker, but it works. Hopefully the Players won't mind.... terribly. :) {{Waving}} here]

Thanks for stopping by!

at 12:00 AM

Fate stepped in. When Susan posted her One-Layer-Wednesday challenge; use a flourish, I really wanted to play, but then, Less is More ALSO had a one layer card with script, well, I had to play! Like I said fate. I do like -- well love - making one layer cards~ :)

Oh I love this card~ I used the Scripty Script from SP & Company, the beautiful flourish from Papertrey's Fancy Flourishes, and the cute hello from Hero Arts Feather Grass. Only 3 images on 1 piece of cardstock - it can't get much easier than that! :)

Thanks for stopping by~

at 2:00 AM

This month's color is Green in honor of St. Patrick's Day! After you're done hopping around today, make sure you play along with this month's Green challenge (click here for details) for a chance to win some awesome SP and Company prizes!

Join us for our Release Celebration that is happening today and tomorrow on the SP Forum HERE. You can talk to all of the designers, discuss projects and chit chat with other stampers!

My card is also my sample for the JUGS 127 challenge - faux embossing with die cuts.

This is a new technique for me. I used the svg's cuts and stamped with the clovers from the SP & Company Lucky Mini stamp set, and used the March release SP & Company stamp set Mustache Madness for the focal image and sentiment. The polka dot paper is from MME Dolled Up.

Make sure you check out the SP Blog to see what Samantha did with the new stamps! We also have the Stamp Team and the Challenge Team teaming up today to show you lots of amazing projects with the newest stamp sets!

Here is the list of designers that will inspire you today:

Lori

Chrissie

Susan

Tella

Vicki You are here

Kelli

Jen

Michelle

Patchi

Stephanie

Patty

Amber

Britt

Bonnie

Tamie

ps..Come on over to JUGS and play in the challenge with this fun technique also. It really is easy!

On another note, The Outlawz this Saturday is Make it Mini -- small card,small album -- whatever, as long as it is mini.

For my little 3x3 cards and box I used SP & Company Lucky Mini stamp set again. Just a cute little set. Come on over to Outlawz and play along!

Have a great Saturday! Thanks for stopping by~

All I Do Is Stamp

Friday, March 16, 2012

I Spy Sketches 7 - Holly McMillan

Thursday, March 15, 2012

New Challenges!

For Your Inspiration 26

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Gina K Designs March Hop- Day 4

SP & Company Wednesday Teaser

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Gina K Designs March Hop - Day 3

GKD March Anniversary Release Challenge #8 - Liquid Pearls

SCS Color Challenge 366

Monday, March 12, 2012

Gina K Designs March Hop - Day 2

Sunday, March 11, 2012

Ippity Creating is Fun Blog Hop

Papers Players 86

Oh so Fun - One Layer Challenge..s!

Saturday, March 10, 2012

SP & Company March Release

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