Friday Fun is BACK!!!

It's a New Year and time for the Friday Fun Challenge again!  This week's challenge is hosted by Jimmi and she is starting us off with an inspiration challenge.  I must say, this challenge was very difficult for me.  I am still trying to get back into my groove and find my routine after moving and working my weird schedule.  It makes me sad that stamping used to be 2nd nature to me and now I am struggling.  It's like starting all over again!  But I will get back to where I was.  
Jimmi's challenge this week is to make a card or project inspired by this Chinese New year place setting:

I tried to incorporate the colors and textures in my card along with using this week's Sketch Challenge on SCS # 314. The image and sentiment is from PaperMakeup Stamps.  I've had it for awhile and I have really been wanting to use it on a project.  I am sure you will see it again!

Be sure to check out the other Friday Fun Girls' Blogs for more inspiration.  As always, feel free to play along- there's no prize it's just for FUN.  (I guarantee you will enjoy this challenge!) 

Jimmi
Kimme
Christi

Thanks for stopping by today!  Tomorrow is the Etsy Inspired Challenge and you will not want to miss this week's challenge.  The inspiration is a lot easier than today's picture.  LOL.  Have a great day and some Friday Fun!!

Etsy Inspired #120- Happy New Year!!

Happy New Year!!  I am very excited to start this year off with a new project.  I have been on an involuntary hiatus for the past months due to my work schedule.  But I am stamping again- apparently I didn't forget how to do everything.  It will take me awhile to get back in the groove again, but I am on my way.

This week's Etsy Inspired Challenge shop is Muffa.  The shop features the cutest hand-crocheted miniature creatures.  I have no idea HOW she can create these tiny and very detailed creatures, but they are amazing.  I chose THIS cute creature for my inspiration for my project.

This week's sponsor is Dude Time Doodles.  They are offering a prize package of 4-8 never before seen images.  That's right- in addition to the prize from the Muffa Etsy Store- the winner of the challenge will receive images from the upcoming release before anyone else can see them.  Isn't that awesome?

For more details on the challenge and prizes please visit the EtsyInspired Challenge blog.   Also be sure to visit all of the EIC DT blogs for more info and inspiration. (see sidebar)  That also includes our fabulous January Guest Designer, Rachel!  She is totally sweet and awesome so make sure you stop by and give her some love, ok?

Quick Announcement!!

Hi, everyone!  You may wonder what I have been up to- unfortunately it has NOT been stamping.  But that is changing VERY soon.  I have had a lot of changes in my life lately, some good, some really not good.  But in the end, it's all ok.  I just moved into a fantastic new apartment in which I have a whole stamp room.  I am very excited and as soon as I get it looking presentable I will show you pictures.  :)

You may be wondering what my announcement is.  Well some of you already know this, but I have been chosen to be on the Etsy Inspired Challenge Design Team.  I am very excited to be on this team and to get stamping again.  One thing I learned while moving is that I have a TON of stamping supplies.  (my apartment is on the 2nd floor so this is NOT an exaggeration!) So it will be great to dig in and play with my paper, ink, ribbon and buttons.  (oh my!) 

Also, I will be joining the Friday Fun Girls again in January.  I've been on quite a long break but like true friends, they are still there for me. 

I hope you will stop by later this week- I will have some stamping goodness to show you!

Happy Halloween!

I'm back!  At least for today.  As you know, my life has been pretty crazy the last few months- and not necessarily in a good way.  Things are starting to get back to normal - they aren't there quite YET but they are a lot better.  In fact, I finally stamped something and it felt good.  

I worked on this project a little at a time over the past week.  Last weekend I was getting ready to throw this box away when I decided I needed to use it for something.  It's a good, sturdy box and the perfect size for storing cards.  The next step of course,was to make it pretty!  :)  

I would love to tell you I had a pattern and measurements for the box, but it was really more of a measure as you go kind of project.  The paper I used is from the Quite Contrary Collection from My Mind's Eye and all the stamped images are from Unity's August KOM- All You Need.   I might have gone a little overboard decorating it, but I still like how it turned out- see for yourself:

Here is the box BEFORE I altered it

This is the front view (yes, I put googly eyes on the owl) :

Here is the side view with the cute owl paper (love it):

I've already FILLED it up with cards so I guess I will have to make another one! (I need to buy more chips first, though!)

It is tall and wide enough to hold my large square cards without bending them.   I think this will make a fun addition to my extremely-neglected stamping area.

Thanks for visiting my blog today!  I hope I will start posting more often so stay tuned.  In the mean time, Happy Halloween.  I am going to go enjoy this glorious day- the weather is perfect today! Even my Mums are enjoying the sunshine.  (I have managed to keep a plant alive.....can you believe it?) 

Sassy Weekend of Fun and Stamping!

Happy Monday!  (ok...as Happy as it CAN be) I hope your weekend was wonderful - I had a wonderful weekend of relaxation, shopping, friendship and stamping.  My friend Kimme came down from Maryland for an Girls-weekend (without kids) with my BFF Jimmi and I.  We went to the Creating Keepsakes Convention in Virginia Beach and Vendor Fair.  It was the most relaxing time I have had in quite awhile.  We enjoyed shopping, eating out and just hanging out and stamping.  If you haven't noticed, I haven't been stamping very much lately.  Since it was VSN weekend on Splitcoast, we decided to check out the challenges.  I did not enter any of my cards however because I was way too busy chatting to finish in 45 minutes.  (It's all good)
My first card was inspired by the VSN Challenge- Summer Foods We Love.  I used the Paper Makeup set, Freckled Lemondae (Digi Version).  I just LOVE this set.  It is the perfect Summertime set and so much fun to use.

The next card is using the Paper Makeup set, Color It and my new SEI designer paper and brads.  I just love this set, it is a lot of fun to color.  Plus I got to use some of my new goodies.

The net card.....well it is a silly card I made since I was having so much fun.  I was flipping through my brand new 6x6 pad of Cosmo Cricket  paper named Matilda and I had an idea.  I paired my paper with the chipboard cut outs I bought this weekend as well.  I have to say, when I flipped through the pad of paper...I decided that the "ghosts" in this line could also pass for something else.....and I just couldn't resist making this card just for fun.  I have a twisted sense of humor....and I am not going to apologize

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Friday Fun with Limited Supplies.

This week's Friday Fun challenge is brought to us by Kimme.  This week it's a limited supply challenge and she sent us an envelope full of all these goodies:

Isn't that fabulous??  The image is Molly from In Style Stamps.  Isn't she cute and sassy?  I didn't get to play yet this week, but I will be playing over the weekend so come back later.  Be sure to check out all the other Friday Fun girls' blogs- I know that if I can sneak a minute at work, I will be checking them out for sure!  I can't wait to see what everyone did with Molly! 

Jimmi
Kimme
Sara
Christi 

Kim

 

New Release Review!

Today I get to show you one of my favorite stamps from the August release from Paper Makeup Stamps.  It's the word art stamp, The Most Beautiful Thing....and I paired it with the butterfly and flowers from the new release Color It stamp set.  Don't you just love this stamp?  I went with my "go to" color scheme: black and white with a pop of pink and used this week's Card Patterns Sketch (#76) as my layout.  I see so many possibilities with the sentiment it is crazy.  It is so versatile I can't wait to have time to use it again!  

Be sure to stop by the Paper Makeup Blog today to see more inspiration using this month's new releases.  I know my fellow Makeup Artists will blow you away with their creations! 

Thanks for stopping by today- have a FABULOUS Tuesday!  (or as fabulous as a Tuesday can be.....)

Paper Makeup August Release Hop

It's finally here!  Today is Paper Makeup's August Release blog hop!  You should be arriving here from Ginger's Blog.  If not, please start at the Paper Makeup blog- each blog on the hop has a letter to reveal a code for a 15% discount of anything in the new release!  Plus, you will find a lot of inspiration from my fellow Makeup Artists- they are so creative and talented! 
For my card today I used the brand new fairy- Tangii.  Yep- she's name after PMS's very own Tangii Crane.  I personally love her sunglasses and coffee cup.  I live on coffee and I have about 3 or 4 pairs of sunglasses in my purse and several more in my car.  Maybe Jeff (my boyfriend) is right about me having enough pairs......or maybe he's NOT.  ;) 

Join us for a party in the PMS forum tonight at 9pm EST, 8pm CST, 7pm MT, 6pm PT.  There will be lots of chatting and fun going on.  We would love to "see" you there!  

Thanks for stopping by.  the next stop on the hop is Anita.  Your letter for your discount code is.............

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Have fun hopping!!

Paper Makeup August Sneak Peek!

Today I have a sneak peek project from Paper Makeup's August release.  This cutie is Seth Fairy and he is available on August 7th along with all the other GREAT new stamps.  The layout is this week's Mojo Monday sketch # 150.  I think may be addicted to sketch challenges.  I totally LOVE them. 

Stamps: Paper Makeup Seth Fairy

Paper: Kraft, Chocolate, White,  Cosmo Cricket Joy Ride

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Corner Rounder, Ribbon, Button and Twine, MS Border Punch

Be sure to stop by the Paper Makeup Blog to see who else is sneaking you a peek today and all week long!  Thanks for stopping by- have a great day!

These Stamps are Just My Style!

I have a short and sweet post for you today.  I finally got a minute or so to breathe and stamp so I HAD to break out this fabulous set from Paper Makeup Stamps called Retail Therapy.  I LOVE the girly stamps PMS released in July- they truly are MY style!  In fact, I have been known to subscribe to some retail therapy (anytime I can afford it...LOL).  The layout used on my card is this week's Sketch (75) on the Card Patterns Blog. 

Stamps: Paper Makeup Retail Therapy

Paper: SU Basic Gray, Martha Stewart Gray, Pink Paislee Bayberry Cottage

Ink: Memento Black, PTI White 

Accessories: Lace Trim, Black Rhinestones, Button, Nestabilities, MS Border Punch

This week is going to be a busy week for the Paper Makeup Artists- Sneak Peeks of the August Releases start this week.  Be sure to stop by my blog on Tuesday for a sneaky project I am working on for you. You can see ALL the sneak peeks by visiting the Paper Makeup Blog daily. 

Thanks for stopping by today- I hope the rest of your day is FABULOUS!!