Mid Week Challenges

Did you all (my em subscribers) get bombarded with an email from my blog last pm?  As you could tell, I didn't stop stamping -- however, Blogger had stopped sending!  I finally (with help from my friend Tina) got it fixed!  It sent out ALL of the posts it missed (7 days worth thank you very much) in one  long email!  I am so happy it is working again!  My opinion of Blogger has sort of dropped -- there was NO HELP at all from the Blogger side.  I was even looking at changing to another blog company.  I am so glad the problem got fixed, I really did not want to start all over with another company.  Okay - enough of that...

Today, I am playing in The Ribbon Carousel blog challenge; a sketch.  Every week I have good intentions to play in this challenge and it never happens! 

Not today! First thing this am I got going on this card~

and a little close up of the ribbon, along with my self made button! (Wait until you see what I am currently working on with buttons -- too much fun!)

I used my Hexagon cutters (on sale!!) for the background.  Yep, I cut 1 at a time, however,  I love the end result, so it was worth the time invested.  All other shapes [and flowers] were in my scrap drawer.  I am trying to use my "mistakes". :)  They work.  On a side note CONGRATS to the artist of this sketch, Debbie, who is the newest Dirty Dozen Member over at SCS!  Go Debbie!!  Have fun over the next 6 months.

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For my second challenge today I joined in with.......my favorite One Layer Wednesday -- mini masterpiece. One of my favorite "sponging" stampers, Heather Telford, has joined up with the OLW Team (yep - they have a team now!) and is hostessing this week. Seriously, if you want to see some incredible cards, I highly recommend perusing Heather's blog. Heaven, absolute heaven!

I just love the masked off look with sponging! Heather was the first stamper I saw do this, and she has really started a trend!  It is everywhere.  I used my hexagon cutters and sponged on the inside.  I removed the cutter, masked the shape with post-its, and stamped the silhouette image from Stamp School's Flowers for Mom and used the sympathy from Christian Sympathy, also from Stamp School.

Once again, I am so happy my em subscribers are getting my posts!  I hope you are happy too. :)

Thanks for stopping by~

Stamp School Geometry Class

The Geometry Class is a sketch.

I found this inspiration on Pinterest;

Want to know how I made this card and see what supplies I used?  Pop on over to the Stamp School Blog and check it out!  Leave a comment so I know you stopped by, or better yet -- play in this sketch challenge!  There is a prize for the monthly winner!!

Thanks for stopping by~

For Your Inspiration #25

Once again, Step had found a beautiful inspiration photo to inspire us and YOU!

Oh I love the end result of this card.  I pulled out my really old Stampin Up bg stamp of diamonds, and used the newly released sentiment from Stamp School, To The Future.  This is not a color combo that I would of ever chosen, but actually, it works for another masculine graduation card.

Like the inspiration?  Well, pop on over to FYI and upload your card!  This month's prize?  15% off Your Next Stamp company.

Thanks for stopping by~

Stamp School March Release Day 3

Today is the final sneak peek of Stamp School's March Release.  See this post here for all items being released March 1.

Here is my sample card using To The Future:

I love the font of this sentiment.  My year is computer generated, and the added texture is from Sizzix embossing folders.

As stated, all releases for March will be available over at the Stamp School store, A Walk Down Memory Lane , March 1.  Amazing amounts of products, over 20,000!!  Pop on over and shop for awhile!
Thanks for stopping by~

Stamp School March Release Day 2

Well, this worked perfect!  The SCS Color Challenge is Limeade, Garden Green (I used Jelly Bean Green) and River Rock for the colors.  I was able to use all the SS release colors on this fun card using the To The Future stamp school set.

I love the CASness of this card -- perfect for one of the guy friends of my son! :)

Here is my second sample with this awesome set

Another CAS card, that will certainly work for another boy!  I am loving this set!

Tomorrow I will have a couple more samples showcasing The Graduates.  Meanwhile, pop on over and check out the fellow teamies:

Samantha Taylor

Rochelle Washington 

Judy Rozema

Amber Goble

Thanks for stopping by~  See ya tomorrow~

Stamp School - March Release Day 1

Oh Stamp School's March Releases are awesome!  The timing is perfect with my son and his friends all graduating this year!  Check this out~

Stamp School The Graduates

Stamp School To The Future

And, the awesome colors being released this month: Paper, Ink, Felt! Beautiful~

Jelly Bean Green

 





Gumdrop Green


 




Limeade

 



Sour Apple









Here are my sample cards for today.  The Graduates

To The Future

That's it for me today -- I'll be back the next 2 days and show you more of my sample cards. All items are available March 1st. Meanwhile, check out my fellow teammates to see what they created using these fun sets and colors~

Samantha Taylor

Rochelle Washington 

Judy Rozema

Amber Goble

Thanks for stopping by~

  

Stamp School Geometry Sketch

Today over at the Stamp School Blog is my sketch!  Pop on over and check it out and play!  You could be the winner!

Thanks for stopping by~

Stamp School - Teacher's Lounge

It's another tutorial over at Stamp School by me.  This is my end result -- see what I did to make this over at the Stamp School Blog.

Thanks for stopping by~

Stamp School February Release Day 3

Today is the last day of samples for the February Release over at Stamp School.  All products mentioned are available for order February 1st over at the store A Walk Down Memory Lane.

My sample is just a CAS card.  I used the new paper Red Hot and sponged my Sweet Tooth (white) and used Easter Blessings, along with the branch from Hannah Flying a Kite. I also made a fun felt flower.  This felt is so awesome; soft and cuts beautifully in my Big Shot.

Here is a recap of what will be released tomorrow, February 1:

Hannah Flying a Kite

Easter Blessings
















The following colors are for paper, ink and felt!

Cotton Candy







Grape Jelly

Red Hot

Wild Cherry






Thanks for stopping by -- have fun shopping tomorrow~

Stamp School February Release Day 1

This is the preview of the Stamp School's February's release.  Oh I tell you what -- the colors of papers and inks...........heaven!  Simply gorgeous!  As standard, Lisa also has 2 stamps sets, one is words, and the other one has images.  Check these out:

Easter Blessings:

                                                               Hannah Flying a Kite

















AND, the amazing colors:


Wild Cherry
Cotton Candy
Grape Jelly
Red Hot

Gorgeous huh! Remember, there is also MATCHING felt in all these colors!  I really like the way the name is the same for paper, ink and felt. It makes it so much easier to order!

Here is my card for today's sample using Hannah Flying a Kite.

All the above projects are available to order February 1st, over at the store;

A Walk Down Memory Lane.

I'll be back over the next couple of days with more samples!  Thanks for stopping by~

Stamp School Teacher's Lounge

Today is the Teacher's Lounge over at The Stamp School Blog.  This is the finished project I teach you how to make!  [This is my first tutorial with The Stamp School]so I would love feedback on how I did, or IDEAS of techniques or whatever you would like to learn!

Thanks for stopping by ~

Study Hall Stamp School

It's another Study Hall over at The Stamp School Blog!  Pop on over and check it out... it is one of my all time favorite techniques~

On a side note, do you have an account over on Facebook?  Well, The Stamp School does, and we are looking for YOU to like us!  One lucky random commenter will win a Stamp School prize pack for answering the following question:  Who was your favorite teacher, and who sent you to FB? (yeah, that would be me, Vicki Dutcher please).  We're having a fun sort of challenge between the Team members to see who gets more LIKES and comments.  Take a sec -- go LIKE and answer - and good luck for the prize!!  Stamp School has some awesome stuff!!  You have until January 20, and the winner will be announced over at the Stamp School Blog on January 21st.  Now hurry over there isn't much time left...  Thanks for helping me win :) and,

Thanks for stopping by~