Instyle Stamps April Color Challenge

It's time for a new color challenge with Instyle Stamps.  Please visit the Instyle Stamps blog for all the challenge details and how you can win free product! Here is the color palette for the challenge- it's perfect for Spring. 

My sample uses the April Release, Patty's Appreciation.  I will be giving this card to someone special today for a very special present.  I hope she likes it.  The sketch is this week's Card Pattern's Sketch (#110).  It gave me a chance to incorporate my Basic Grey patterned paper and all the colors for the challenge. 

So what do you think?  Be sure to play along- I can't wait to see what you create!

April Sneak Peek and Sketch Challenge!!

It's time for a peek at the Instyle New Releases available tomorrow!  It's also time for the April Sketch Challenge and your chance to win some free stuff from Instyle by playing along! Be sure to check out the Instyle Stamps Blog for all the challenge details.
Both cards I made for today used Patty's Appreciation - available this Friday- the 8th.  Here is the Sketch for April:

And here is my sample (please forgive the photo- I am still working on the lighting situation in my new apartment.....I am open to suggestions)

Here is a CAS card using a sentiment from the set.  I wanted the stamped image to be the focus of the card, so I kept it simple with just some scoring and ribbon.

Thanks for stopping by today-I hope you will check out the releases tomorrow! 

Etsy Inspired # 133 XS Baggage & Co

Happy Saturday!  I have been waiting ALL week for this day- Phew!  (Saturday is the equivalent to Friday for my work week!) Before I get to all the details of this week's challenge I want to welcome our April Guest Designer, the super-talented (and super-nice and a wonderful friend) Kimme! I am so excited she is joining us this month! 
So now for the deets.  (Be sure to check out the EIC Blog for all the deadlines and details) 
Inspiration Store: XS Baggage & Co
Prize: Gadget Keeper of Winner's Coice
Discount for Shoppers: 10% off use code "inspired"
Sponsor Store: Wax Fruit Company
Prize: $20 Gift Certificate (Wow, right??)
If you are new to the challenge just pick an item in the inspiration store and create a project.  Link to the EIC blog for a chance to win one of the two prizes.

For my project this week, I chose the following item for my inspiration:

I used my recently purchased Meadowlark Paper from My Mind's Eye.  (Yeah, that's pretty much why I chose that item- so I could use that paper.....)  

Be sure to check the rest of the Design Team's Blogs for more Inspiration and have a FANTASTIC weekend! 

Ashley

Angie

Carole

De

Emily B.

Jackie

Joy

Kerry

Kimme (April Guest Designer)

Ruby

Savannah

Sherry (you are here)

Virginia

Etsy Inspired # 131 Fresh Metal Jewelry

This week's Inspiration Store is Fresh Metal Jewelry.  There are LOTS of inspirational items in this store.  Here are the details of the challenge:
Etsy Inspiration Store: Fresh Metal Jewelry
Prize: Petty Posy Necklace (Gorgeous, I must tell you!)
Sponsor: Amber Ink
Prize: $15 gift certificate to the Amber Ink Store

AmberInk was started by a mother and daughter team. Amber lives in the East, Pam lives in the West. Amber is an Emmy nominated children's animator and illustrator, who creates from her Brooklyn, New York studio. Although they do carry some clear stamps, the company runs by the premise that their customers are more brilliant than patient. If you've been a diehard clear or rubberstamper, they can even help you with the transition to digital. And don't worry about asking a silly question, because as a retired public high school teacher, Pam has already seen it all. Check out the ever-increasing tutorial links, which you can find on the homepage. Hailing from the Hawaiian Islands, the Aloha Spirit is alive and well at AmberInk.com.

Be sure to check out the Etsy Inspired Blog for all the challenge details (deadlines, rules, etc.) on how you can win one of these fantastic prizes.

Here is the item from Fresh Metal Jewelry I chose as my inspiration:

And here is my creation using Webster's Pages Paper and a Unity Stamp. I even made a flower, although it is not as nearly as beautiful as the flowers in this store:

Thanks for stopping by today- be sure to check out the rest of the Etsy Inspired Design Team's Blogs for more inspiration and ideas on how you can play and win!

Ashley (not posting today but could use some love)

Angie

Carole

De

Emily B.

Jackie

Joy

Kerry

Libby Hickson {March Guest Designer}

Ruby

Savannah

Sherry (you are here)

Virginia

Have a FANTASTIC weekend! 

InStyle Stamps Blog Hop- It's Time for Spring

This is post # 2 for today- for the Friday Fun Challenge please scroll down

Welcome to the March Blog Hop for InStyle Stamps!  You should be hopping here from my super fabby friend, Kimme!  If not, be sure to start the hop at the InStyle Stamps Blog so you don't miss any one's posts. 

This month's theme for the hop is Spring Time.  I am SO happy that Spring is here, I thought Winter would never go away.  For my card today I used the newly-released set Tia and Cuddles He is Risen.  This set is great for Easter projects, but it is also perfect for any Spring themed project you need.  I used this adorable little lamb for my card, what do you think?

I am so glad you are hopping with us today!  Now go to Jennifer's Blog to see what she has created for you today!  Have a great day!!

Friday Fun Challenge

Happy Friday!!  I hope you are ready for the weekend.  This week the Friday Fun Challenge is brought to us by Christi.  Here is her challenge for this week:

March 25--

Some of my most anticipated new books are releasing next week. To celebrate, today make a bookmark.It's been awhile since I've made a book mark, and I happen to need one, so this is a good challenge for me. I have a chronic case of doggy-earing the pages of my books.  Hopefully I can break that habit by using my new book mark:

Be sure to check out the other Friday Fun Girls' blogs (Jimmi has a new blog- it's super cool!)  

Jimmi
Kimme
Christi

Have a GREAT weekend!

Instyle Stamps Inspiration

I hope you are having a wonderful day.  Today I am sharing this month's Inspiration Challenge from InStyle Stamps.  Be sure to check out the Instyle Stamps Blog for all the details and how you can play along. 

Below is the inspiration photo for this month's Challenge- ISSIC03

Here is my sample.  

My card uses the newly-released set, Tia and Cuddles He Is Risen. 

This set is perfect for any Spring-time occasion. 

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

Etsy Inspired Challenge #130- Artwork by Lori

It's Saturday and we have a new Etsy Inspired Challenge for you.  If you can't find something in this store to inspire you, then you clicked on the wrong link.  lol.  Seriously- this store is really cool so get out your paper ink and stamps and play along for a chance to win one of 2 prizes for even more details please visit the Etsy Inspired Challenge Blog):
The inspiration store: Artwork By Lori
The Prize: A print of your choice up to $14
This week's Sponsor: Charleston Scrapbook Company
The Prize: $10 Gift Certificate

Here is the print I chose for my inspiration:

Here is my card: 

Be sure to check out the rest of the Design Team's Blogs for more inspiration so you can get your creative juices flowing and win one of those great prizes!

Ashley

Angie

Carole

De

Emily B.

Jackie

Joy

Kerry

Libby Hickson {March Guest Designer}

Ruby

Savannah

Sherry (you are here)

Virginia

Friday Fun and Friends with Flair!

TGIF!  I started my new schedule this week and I am so happy.  I still have to work on Saturdays, but I get off at 5pm.  It is amazing the things you can take for granted, but I love being able to come home from work and walk Dixie, cook dinner and stamp!  So today I have my card for the Friday Fun Challenge and Unity Stamp Co's Friends with Flair (see the Unity Blog for a list of all the Friends with Flair)
This week Christi gave us the following challenge:

March 11--

This weekend is Daylight Savings. Today use numbers on your project. You get bonus points, if you actually use a clock. ;o)

I used a clock, but I just realized that my clock doesn't have numbers.  Oops!  The clock and sentiment are from Unity's December 2009 Kit Delightful Moments.  The paper is Cosmo Cricket Social Club.

Be sure to check out the rest of the Friday Fun Girl's blogs to see what they came up with!

Jimmi
Kimme
Christi

Another Challenge with Instyle Stamps

It's time for another challenge from Instyle Stamps!  This time, it's a color challenge and the colors are perfect for your Spring Time creations.   Please visit the Instyle Stamps Blog for more details on the challenge.  

Here is the color palette for the challenge:

(Aren't these GREAT colors to work with??)

Here is my card:

 This image is Tia with Bible from the newly-released set Tia and Cuddles He is Risen.  This set is great for Easter or any Spring-themed Card.  The possibilities are endless! 
Thanks for stopping by today- have a great day!!