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Paper Made Bakery Feb. kit #2 post2

2012-02-10T06:00:00.007-05:00

Hello, friends:}

**Please click HERE for my Whisker Graphics post.

We are doing things differently over at the Paper Made Bakery blog--we are giving you a sneak peek on our personal blogs, and then sending you over to the PMB blog for our entire project. I hope you stop by the PMB today to see my project!

I used the Paper Made Bakery February kit for this card---and I just LOOOOOOOOOVE it! I cased myself:}

Head over to the PMB blog and don't forget to leave some love!

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Whisker Graphics goodie bag post1

2012-02-10T00:00:00.010-05:00

Hello, friends:}

**After 6am--Please click HERE for my Paper Made Bakery sneak peek...or click HERE to see my project:)

I'm sooooooo excited to share with you my very first Whisker Graphics creation! You can read about this creation over on the WG blog HERE {it was featured on 2.7.12}.

I've been thinking about what to share as my first WG project for a week! I was browsing through my Inspiration File and FOUND something from two years ago! I know that decorating spools is really in right now, but I wanted to take it a bit farther!

I wanted to decorate my wooden spools with a fun note or message. So I tied some Whisker Graphics Divine Twine to a small message (that I stamped using some Paper Smooches and Avocado Arts images). Then I tied this around the spool. SUPER easy! I also decorated some of the WG notebook bitty bags (these are my FAV bags EVER!!!).

This Peppermint twine was perfect for this Valentine's Day message:)

The Airmail twine really fit with this AA stamp set--and to finish off this bitty bag, I used some WG Love Mail stickers. PERFECT!

That's it for me today! Be sure to stop by the Whisker Graphics blog for more inspiration. And stop by their shop too!!

Thanks for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Paper Smooches SPARKS challenge {2.9-2.22} post3

2012-02-09T08:00:00.042-05:00

Hello, friends:}

**Please click HERE or scroll down for my Play Date Cafe challenge card and post!
**Please click HERE or scroll down for my Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps NEW release post.

Today we start another photo inspired challenge over at Paper Smooches SPARKS blog. Check out this super-duper lovey-dovey inspiration photo! LOVE it!

Now that I'm looking at it in LARGE format--I could have used burlap or peach and brown as my inspiration...drats! Now I need to make another card:) I do love the cards that I made though--I was inspired by LOVE! I used several Paper Smooches stamp sets: Good Gab, Yummers, Smoocheroos, Helping Hands, and Falling for You. I also used some seam binding from The Ribbon Carousel {here}. And those papers are from Pebbles. LOVE LOVE LOVE it so much -- I made 3! And matching envelopes! LOL!

And because I wanted the hand to be stylish--I added pink nail polish (pink sharpie with glossy accents)!!!

That's it for me today--but be sure to stop by the other Paper Smooches SPARKS DT members' blogs and leave them some love.

And don't forget to stop by the Paper Smooches SPARKS blog for more details. This challenge ends February 22nd. I cannot wait to see what you make--I just LOOOOOVE my Paper Smooches stamps!!!

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

PDCC #118 post2

2012-02-09T00:02:00.003-05:00

Hello, friends:}

**After 8am--Please click HERE or scroll up for my Paper Smooches SPARKS challenge post!

**Please click HERE or scroll down for my Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps NEW release post.

We are starting another color story today over on the Play Date Cafe blog! This week's colors bold--Golden Yellow, Pacific, Cobalt. Our sponsor this week is Simon Says Stamp.

This week I went straight to my patterned paper and pulled out some papers with two blues and yellow combos. I ended up with October Afternoon and went to work. Then I took some pics and uploaded this card to the gallery--and WHAT???? I went with yellow and blue but not the BOLDER colors! OY! I still love my card:) I love that cork piece at the top! My card was simple again with few supplies- ribbon from the RCC, sentiment from MFT, and papers from OA. The typewriter was a rub-on from Michael's. EASY! On the softer side of the color story--but EASY:)

That's it for me....but be sure to stop by the PDCC blog for complete details and prize information! The PDCC sponsor this week is Simon Says Stamp. Be sure to link up your creations by Tuesday, February 14th at 11:59pm EST.

Thanks for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps NEW release post1

2012-02-09T00:01:00.003-05:00

Hello friends;}

**After 8am--Please click HERE or scroll up for my Paper Smooches SPARKS challenge post!
**Please click HERE or scroll down for my Play Date Cafe challenge card and post!

It's a great day in blogland!!! I have three post today, and my first post is for Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps! You are going to love this NEW release image of Leprechaun Oliver!

Of course--I paper pieced Oliver! TOOOOOO cute! I just love how he turned out (however, I just noticed that I forgot to color in his cheeks!). I used some older My Mind's Eye papers---I wanted that background to look like a rainbow without using traditional colors. LOVE! I also used some glitter for Oliver's belt and hat sash. LOVE x2! I also added some alphas for a fun sentiment and that leaf was hand-drawn to mimic the one on the SCRS sentiment. The twine is from The Ribbon Carousel {HERE}. LOVE x3!!!!

I will upload better pics in the morning--I cannnnnnot get my camera to take good pics! SOOOO sad:(

That's it for me today. Be sure to visit the rest of the SCRS designers for more peeks of Leprechaun Oliver. GIVEAWAY alert: Sparkle will be giving away Leprechaun Oliver to one lucky person!!! For a chance to win, you need to comment on all of the designers' blogs (list below). Then head on over to the SCRS blog and comment on the Oliver post. You have until midnight EST each day to comment. The lucky winner will be announced the following day! Good luck:)

Alice Wertz
Amber Hight
Danielle Lounds
Kerri Michaud
Kim Yu
Margie Cortina
Pam Varnell - February Guest Designer
Savannah O'Gwynn
Shaela Odd
Simonne Clay
Sparkle Smith
Stephanie Kraft

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

MSS and RC Blog Hop GIVEAWAY

2012-02-08T00:00:00.069-05:00

Hello, friends:}

It's another first over at the RibbonCarousel! We have a special surprise for you this week. We have partnered up with the amazing Market Street Stamps for our weekly challenge AND a 2 day Blog Hop Extravaganza! First let's get to the amazing Blog Hop!

For the next 2 days, the Market Street Stamps and The Ribbon Carousel Designers will be showcasing the amazing stamps from Market Street Stamps and the beautiful ribbons from RibbonCarousel.com. And of course, we're giving away some AMAZING prizes!

Here are all the Blog Hop details:

WHAT: Market Street Stamps and The Ribbon Carousel Blog Hop

WHEN: Tuesday, Feb. 7 through Monday, Feb. 13 at 11:59pm EST

WHERE: Market Street Stamps blog and The Ribbon Carousel blog

HOW: Start the blog hop at either the MSS blog or RCC blog. Visit EACH of the designers blogs featured on both days {Tuesday and Wednesday}. When you have completed the blog hop, leave your name on the Inlinkz on either the MSS blog or RCC blog. You have until NEXT MONDAY, Feb. 13th at 11:59pm EST to complete the entire hop.

3 prizes for 3 winners: We are giving away TWO $25 gift certificates to the MSS store.

and... a newly released Ribbon Carousel!

We will announce the winners on both blogs on Tuesday, Feb. 14th!! We hope you enjoy the hop!

Now on to my card and our challenge--- Now, with all of this going on, we thought we better make this week’s challenge an easy one! The RCC challenge is simple for this week. Anything Goes!! I used some of my Imaginisce papers that I won a couple of months ago for my card. I also used the MSS Gone Campin' stamp set. The sentiment is computer generated. I just love how this card turned out--masculine but soft (with that green). The ribbon is striped grosgrain {available HERE from The Ribbon Carousel}. LOOOOOOOVE!

That's it for me today! Be sure to stop by the RCC for complete details on this hop and make sure you leave comments on ALL the designers' blogs! You know the drill to enter our challenges, right?! Make a creation using anything that comes on a spool somewhere on your project, and enter for a chance to be one of our TOP SPOOLS!

Here is a complete list of Day 2 designers:

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Sneak Peek Whisker Graphics post 3

2012-02-07T12:00:00.004-05:00

Hello, friends:}

**Please click HERE for my Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps challenge post.
**Please click HERE for my Avocado Arts post.

I'm sooooooo excited to share with you my very first Whisker Graphics creation! You can read about this creation over on the WG blog HERE! And because I can't hold it in...I'll share a sneak peak:)

**I will be featuring this project on my blog this Friday!!

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

the NEW Avocado Arts February stamp set post2

2012-02-07T00:00:00.014-05:00

Hello, friends:}

**After 12pm noon--Please click HERE for my Whisker Graphics sneak peek--or click HERE to see the whole project.

**Please click HERE for my Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps challenge post.

Today the Avocado Arts Pit Crew have created some amazing projects to share with you! We all used the new AA February stamp set. Be sure to stop by the AA blog for more information and LOTS more inspiration!

I've already created two cards using this stamp set {HERE and HERE}. I just can't get enough of that little owl! For my project today, I made a simple gift card holder for a friend. The sentiment and owl are from the AA February kit. LOOOOOOOOVE! I love those papers--perfect for this gift card holder!

That's it for me today! Be sure to stop by the AA blog for more details and inspiration. And don't forget to check out my other teammates' blogs! You are going to love what they share today!!!!

Emily Branch

Kelley Eubanks

Emily Leiphart

And if you have time--check out Avocado Arts on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Flickr. Let me know if you get this kit--I cannot wait to see what you create with it:}

ETA:: I cannot believe I forgot to add this to my post earlier! Check out the announcment on the Avocado Arts Facebook page--they are releasing a brand new borders and sentiment set! LOOOVE! I cannot wait to order it! And in case you didn't know--the AA February stamp set is included in the Paper Made Bakery February kit! Gotta love two fabulous companies that join together!!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Many blessings!

Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps challenge #72 post1

2012-02-07T00:00:00.013-05:00

Hello, friends:}

**Please click HERE for my Avocado Arts post.
**After 12pm noon--Please click HERE for my Whisker Graphics sneak peek--or click HERE to see the whole project.

Congratulations to the Giants for winning the Super Bowl....they did win, right?

I'm super excited to share my creation today--I made it for the Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps challenge #72--football theme! I'm not a fan of football, or sports in general, but I looooove my card! For more information on this challenge, click HERE!

Like I said earlier....super bowl??? What? I had to call Travis to see who was playing at the super bowl because I went to "search" the internet and couldn't find the names of the teams! **Ok--another confession....I cannot search the internet! I can never find what I'm looking for! LOL! I used some of my Bella Blvd. sports themed papers and stickers {Making the Team} for this card. I love how they coordinate together! I also used my SCRS Football Josh image--paper pieced the entire thing (including his helmet and shoes!). And of course...my ribbon {black seam binding} came from The Ribbon Carousel. LOVE the final product! GO TEAM! **Notice that I said TEAM--that's because I don't know who to cheer for:)

Close-up of my paper piecing:)

That's it for me today! Be sure to stop by the SCRS blog for more details and to see the rest of the team's amazing creations!

You have until Sunday, February 12th at 9pm PST to play along with the current challenge {HERE}. All SCRS challenges are open to all players--this week you are playing along to win a Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamp! In order to qualify for a prize, you must use a SC image.

Thanks so much for stopping by--I can't wait to see what you make for this challenge! Be blessed:}

Paper Made Bakery Feb. kit and tutorial

2012-02-03T00:00:00.001-05:00

Hello, friends:}

I've got another Paper Made Bakery project to share today--I've got at least three more creations to share this month!!! Can't wait to show you what I've been creating/designing! I used my PMB February kit {available HERE} for this simple card. I also created a photo tutorial sharing how to color the pearls that are included in this kit.

I just love this kit--the patterned paper pad is one of my FAVS!!! And I love that there are SEVERAL sheets of colored cardstock for card bases! SUPER FUN!

I wanted to create a simple card using that floral paper from the Lily Bee Designs paper pad (included in the kit--LOVE!). I used my Avocado Arts digital cut files to die cut the watering can. I also colored a white cardstock for the heart on the watering can--so fun! **I'm new to coloring! I added some of that beautiful maroon twine and some pearls. Simple!

Copic used on card: BG13

The pearls in this February kit are white--but you can color them to match your papers or project color story. All you have to do is follow these simple steps!

Copic used in tutorial: RV14

That's it for me today. Please make sure you stop by the PMB blog {HERE} and check them out on Facebook {HERE}. And check out PMB on their Twitter page!! Be sure to follow them there too! LOVE all these ways to stay in touch with this fabulous company!! Plus, HERE is a link to past kits that are on sale!! LOVE a good deal:) **NOTE:: The PMB is having a giveaway going on RIGHT NOW!!! Be sure to check out the Release Blog Hop post {HERE} for your chance to win!!!!!! Deadline is Feb. 5th.

And if you are in the San Diego area--there are classes available at the PMB!! Check out the schedule HERE.

That's it for me today! THANK YOU for stopping by! Don't forget to stop by the Paper Made Bakery blog and leave some love there:) Be blessed!

Paper Made Bakery February kit RELEASE Hop

2012-02-02T10:00:00.002-05:00

Hello, friends:}

**Please click HERE or scroll down for my Play Date Cafe challenge post.

Today is a super fabulous day! It's my first Paper Made Bakery DT post--and it's the PMB's first release blog hop! SOOOOOOO fun!

If you came from Stephanie's blog, you are in the right place-- if you would like to start from the beginning of the hop, please click HERE or go to the PMB blog.

This new February kit is AMAZING! You are going to LOVE it! There are papers from Lily Bee Designs and stamps from Avocado Arts!! Here are some pics of the kit!

Look at that yummy ribbon and those embellies! LOVE!

I used several of my LBD papers and that sweet little AA owl for my hop card. I also used some of the embellishments included in this kit {twine, cardstock, and a pearl}. This kit has it all!! LOVE!

**Again--my photos are not turning out right...I will try and upload new pics ASAP!

That's it for me today--don't forget to stop by all the other PMB DT members' blogs. Next up--hop on over to Ryann's blog for some more PMB craftiness!

**Here's a list of blog to hop just in case you get lost:)

Sav {you are here}

And....there's more!!!!!! The Paper Made Bakery is having a GIVEAWAY! Here are the details:

1. Leave a comment on each blog in this hop (original comments please). The more you comment the better chance of winning!

Extra entries!!!!

2. Leave a comment on the Paper Made Bakery blog.

3. Follow PMB on Facebook

4. Follow PMB on Twitter

5. Share this giveaway and hop on Facebook/Twitter/email. Be sure to leave a comment on the PMB FB wall letting us know you've shared!

Deadline is Feb. 5, 2012

THANK YOU for stopping by! Be blessed!

PDCC #117 post1

2012-02-02T00:00:00.006-05:00

Hello, friends:}

**After 10am--Please click HERE or scroll up for my Paper Made Bakery release hop post!

We are starting another color story today over on the Play Date Cafe blog! This week's colors are opposite of last week's colors: robin's egg, lilac, and bisque. Our sponsor this week is Melanie Muenchinger (GinaK Designer).

Today's creation was made using lots of Webster's Pages papers. I really was stuck on these colors--I normally buy the bright and bold patterned papers. So I search through my entire paper pile, and found some that worked. I really like the simplicity of this mini card. I also used my new Hero Arts flower stamp. LOVE! Simple!

**I cannot figure out why my photos are not turning out--oy! Sorry for a horrible pic!

We have a new member joining the PDCC DT--please help us welcome Alicia to our team!

That's it for me....but be sure to stop by the PDCC blog for complete details and prize information! The PDCC sponsor this week is Melanie Muenchinger (GinaK Designer). Be sure to link up your creations by Tuesday, February 7th at 11:59pm EST.

Thanks for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Word on the Street....

2012-02-01T11:48:00.000-05:00

Hello, friends:}

I know I'm a bit behind in posting and updating you...so this might be old news, but the word on the street is that I've joined another two teams! I'm part of the Whisker Graphics and Paper Made Bakery teams! You can check out the announcements

HERE and

HERE!

I'm excited to be working with such talented gals and fabulous companies. Be sure to check out my teammates' blogs {found on my sidebar}!!! You will be blown away by these crafty groups:)

I'll be back tomorrow with a new Play Date Cafe color story and the FIRST Paper Made Bakery February release blog hop!

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

For Cath (sans CHA) with Love Blog Hop-- a bit late!

2012-01-31T17:16:00.001-05:00

Hello, friends:}

**Click HERE for my Ribbon Carousel challenge post.

I cannot believe I wrote down the time for this post incorrectly! I thought it went live TONIGHT at midnight! Either way--I'm so happy that I am a part of this blog hop!

I was invited by my good friend, Virginia, to create a get well card for trend editor for Paper Crafts, Cath. If you want to participate in this hop, click HERE. I've created a super simple card using some bandaid images {Unity} and some My Mind's Eye papers {that I have refused to cut into because they are my FAV!!}. SIMPLE!

I hope you feel better soon, Cath! Sending tons of hugs and love your way!!!

I feel horrible that I didn't post this in time! Please forgive me, Virginia:) And I do hope you will join in the fun and send lots of love and cheer Cath's way! Link up HERE!

Thanks for stopping by! Many blessings:)

RCC38-Paper Piecing With Kim

2012-01-31T00:00:00.000-05:00

Hello, friends:}

It's time for another Ribbon Carousel Challenge--Kim O'Connell has challenged us to use the paper-piecing technique somewhere on our creations! OHHHHHHHH! This was one of my favorite challenges-- I LOVE paper piecing!

Our sponsor this week is Birdie Brown {Torico}. Torico will give one random winner their choice of 3 Digi images from the Birdie Brown store!

Hello everyone! My name is Torico, the owner of Birdie Brown, and you may know me as an illustrator for There She Goes Clear Stamps. I'm a mom to two kids who live in Japan. I've loved doodling since I was a child, and have a passion for card making now! At my Etsy shop, Birdie Brown, I'm offering whimsical and cute (Japanese "kawaii") digital stamps created from my original illustrations. Speaking about card making, I love "simple & cute" design. So, most of my digital stamps are designed to match such a style. If you also like "simple & cute" style, you'll find something you have been wanting on Birdie Brown!!

The RCC DT were lucky enough to get a free image (THANK YOU, Birdie Brown)!!! I picked THIS little chef! So cute! I made a gift card holder card using some My Mind's Eye papers and my Birdie Brown image. LOOOOOOOOVE! I love love love that black seam binding {available HERE at The Ribbon Carousel}. I am addicted to this seam binding--I ordered a WHOLE spool!! LOVE x10! I think this card turned out super cute!

Money or a gift card can be placed behind the yellow panel.

I do wish I could have put the sentiment "Bon Appetit"...not enough room!

A close-up of the paper piecing. I even used a glaze pen on his mustache!

The RCC team would love for you to join in the fun this week! Here are the details:

Make your NEW creation following the ribbon carousel challenge (sketch, inspiration, style or color) image. Be sure to include some type of ribbon, twine, hemp, lace....basically, anything that comes on a spool.
Your creation can be ANYTHING from cards, quilts, sewn items, paper crafts, paintings! ***Be sure to have ribbon, bakers twine, jute twine, lace, thread (basically anything that comes on a spool) on your creation! And be sure to follow the RCC challenge theme!

Load your creation up onto your blog or a public viewing forum like SplitcoastStampers, (use the keyword RCC38) with a direct link back to The RCC blog post. Including the challenge graphic isn't a requirement, but sure is appreciated! A participant of our very first challenge didn't link back or mention our challenge and couldn't be named Top Spool, so don't let that happen to you!

Come back to The RCC blog post and link in your creation using the Inlinkz button at the bottom of this post. Your image may take a little while to pop up but don't worry it will appear shortly.

Be sure to come back the Friday after the challenge ends to see if YOU are a Top Spool! :D

This challenge will end on February 6th at 11:59pm EST.

I really hope you will play along! Please stop by the RCC blog for more details, more projects from the RCC DT, and to link up your creation!

Also, please head over to The Ribbon Carousel website and check out their products!!! If you haven't seen THIS post about the NEW ribbon carousels---you should head over there NOW!!! Can't wait to get one!! Only a couple more days!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

A bit of THANKFULNESS

2012-01-29T00:00:00.001-05:00

Hello, friends:}

I'm back with another Sweet Stamp Shop creation. It's my day over on the SSS blog--so be sure to stop by there and leave some love!

Can I just say-- I have THE most AMAZING family/friends!!!!! I am so thankful for all of you! THANKS for lifting me up with words of encouragement and for all the love and support you give me!!! THANK YOU!

And that is where I got my inspiration for my cards today. I wanted to say THANK YOU to two friends. I used some Authentique papers along with my Sweet Stamp Shop Scootin' By stamp set. I just love this first card since it's really simple and perfect for just about anyone!

And I even stamped the sentiment on the inside--WOW! I know! Decorating the inside comes next:)

And this second card--I just loooooooooove the paper piecing and design! I used the same Scootin' By set and patterned papers.That small heart next to the sentiment is from the SSS Hello Beautiful stamp set.

I also love the bit of distressed feel from the edges of the paper.

That's it for me today-- if you have some extra time, we would love for you to stop by the SSS YouTube channel, our FB page, follow SSS on Twitter and link up any creations you have made using SSS images on Flickr.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be blessed:)

Paper Made Bakery--Guest Designer 4 and a VIDEO post2

2012-01-27T00:01:00.002-05:00

Hello, friends:}

**Please click HERE or scroll down to read about the BIG news going on over at the Ribbon Carousel!

I've got another Paper Made Bakery Guest Designer project to share today--and I have a feeling that I might have more coming!! I used my PMB January kit {available HERE} to create two more cards. I also created a video tutorial on how to dye the seam binding ribbon that is in this kit.

I have a funny story about my first card. I created the video {linked below} and dyed my ribbon...after it dried I was going to use it on a card...so I designed this card and finished it thinking to myself, "This is SUPER cute! LOVE it!" Only to look at it again and smack my forehead---NO RIBBON! I still love this card though:) I love that die cut of the bird with the birds on a wire stamped in the negative spot {Sentimental Birds by Sweet Stamp Shop}. Everything on this card is from the January PMB kit- except those letters (which I found in my alpha drawer). LOVE LOVE LOVE!

Sorry for the pinkish tones in this photo!

For my second card (and the card featured in the video), I used the Authentique sketch challenge as my inspiration. I did change the sketch a bit--well, I didn't change it, I just made it my own! Again--everything from this card was in the PMB January kit. I LOOOOOOOOOVE this card too! I really do!

And here's the video that I created--I really like it! I didn't think of this technique....there are so many ways (and other videos) on how to dye ribbon on the web. I used the technique that was shared by a good friend, Lin. **Also, this technique worked really well with the ribbon in the PMB January kit! OHHH! I love it!

And if you are in the San Diego area--there are classes available at the PMB!! Check out the schedule HERE.

That's it for me today! THANK YOU for stopping by! Don't forget to stop by the Paper Made Bakery blog and leave some love there:) Be blessed!

BIG News over on the Ribbon Carousel blog/giveaway post1

2012-01-27T00:00:00.006-05:00

Hello, friends:)

**Please click HERE for my Paper Made Bakery creations and video.

Today is a big day at RibbonCarousel.com. We are debuting the brand new Ribbon Carousel^© today and, of course, doing a giveaway on our blog too!

Here are the details:

The Ribbon Carousel^©is made out of White Marine Board Plastic (High Density Polyethylene), giving it a textured top with smooth scrolled edges. Each Carousel comes with 8 Clear Acrylic rods allowing for many different configurations. You can use it as a 4, 5, 6 or 8 post Carousel, depending upon your individual needs.

The Ribbon Carousel^© holds up to 60 rolls of 3/8" ribbon using 4 rods, 40 Wooden Spools or 16 spools of your favorite Baker's Twine using 8 rods. It SPINS around on a lazy susan, allowing you to access your ribbon and twine easily! This easy-to-use organizer is compact, with a footprint less than 7" square on your workspace. The Ribbon Carousel^© holds ribbon spools of any size up to a 4" diameter. Minimal assembly required.

To use: Simply unscrew the knob on top of the Ribbon Carousel^©. Remove the top and place your spools on the posts as desired. Replace the top by lining up the rods to the holes in the underside of the top. Replace the knob to secure the Ribbon Carousel.

Specifications: Each Ribbon Carousel is approximately 6.85" square and 13.5" tall. The manufacturing and assembly of each Ribbon Carousel^© is in Washington State, USA.

Now head on over to the Ribbon Carousel blog or FB page to be entered in our giveaway! Good luck:)

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Paper Smooches SPARKS challenge {1.26-2.8} post2

2012-01-26T08:00:00.002-05:00

Hello, friends:}

**Please click HERE or scroll down for my Play Date Cafe challenge card and post!

Today we start another photo inspired challenge over at Paper Smooches SPARKS blog.

I was inspired by the flowers and the stitching. I just love those fabrics too--but my second card ended up with more polka dots than stripes:) LOL! For this card, I used some Crate Papers along with my Paper Smooches Friendly Flowers {flowers, leaves, and stems} and Word Salad {sentiment} stamp sets. The black seam binding is from The Ribbon Carousel. LOOOOOOOVE how this turned out--those papers are just GORGEOUS!

That's it for me today--but be sure to stop by the other Paper Smooches SPARKS DT members' blogs and leave them some love.

And don't forget to stop by the Paper Smooches SPARKS blog for more details. This challenge ends February 8th. I cannot wait to see what you make--I just LOOOOOVE my Paper Smooches stamps!!!

THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}

PDCC #116 post1

2012-01-26T00:00:00.031-05:00

Hello, friends:}

**After 8am--Please click HERE or scroll up for my Paper Smooches SPARKS challenge post!

We are starting another color story today over on the Play Date Cafe blog! This week's colors are beautiful and dark-- plum, yellow/green pear, and moldy cheese. Our sponsor this week is Sweet 'N Sassy Stamps.

I used a piece of paper from three different companies: Studio Calico, Webster's Pages, and Cosmo Cricket! **Notice I used the colors of the paper to match their company name! ACK:) LOVE! I love mixing papers! And these papers were the perfect match for this color story. I created a simple blocked design, and stamped a sentiment using a brad and a small die cut circle {using some of the pear colored paper} as an accent. I finished the card off with some brown alphas. LOOOOOVE this card--and to be honest, I didn't think I would!

And today is actually the last time Michele and Andrea will be joining us as a PDCC DT. I just love this team--and I've enjoyed getting to know Michele and Andrea throughout the last year (or so!!!). One thing that I love about Michele is that she is so generous--one of the first things she did when she joined this team was send me a surprise package with some gorgeous grey ribbon (and you know how much I LOOOOOVE ribbons!!). She is also very organized! LOVE that--and wish I was as organized:)

I just love Andrea to bits--she always inspires me with her wonderful creations. The details! WOOOOOOOOOOW--my jaw is literally dropped every single time I visit her blog! I don't know how she does it--creating such complex and beautiful creations daily, working, keeping up with wife/mother duties....and visiting blogs {I enjoy her visits to my piece of blogland}! WOW! All around amazing woman!

Good luck to you, Michele and Andrea!!! I will def. miss working with you on this team! THANKS for everything and many blessings to you in your new adventures:}

That's it for me....but be sure to stop by the PDCC blog for complete details and prize information! The PDCC sponsor this week is Sweet 'N Sassy Stamps. Be sure to link up your creations by Tuesday, January 31st at 11:59pm EST.

Thanks for stopping by! Be blessed:}

Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps challenge #71

2012-01-24T00:00:00.001-05:00

Hello, friends:}

I'm super excited to share my creation today--I made it for the Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps challenge #71--sketch challenge! I LOOOOOOOOVE my card! For more information on this challenge, click HERE!

I stayed really close to this sketch...except I moved the sentiment to the side of the center panel....and I made the panel bigger....and I didn't use an oval--just my image. LOL! Ok--I changed the sketch a bit! I love this little image of SCRS's Suitcase Ruby. And of course I had to paper piece her with my new My Mind's Eye papers!!! LOOOOVE how this turned out! I also love that map on top of the patterned paper--which is why I entered it in the Moxie Fab Map To Your Heart challenge. LOVE! The twine is from The Ribbon Carousel. Did I say how much I LOOOOOOOOOOOVE this card??? Love it!

A close-up of my paper piecing and jewelry accents.

That's it for me today! Be sure to stop by the SCRS blog for more details and to see the rest of the team's amazing creations!

You have until Sunday, January 29th at 9pm PST to play along with the current challenge {HERE}. All SCRS challenges are open to all players--this week you are playing along to win the Snow Angle Ruby stamp, which is perfect for all the snow the northern states are getting right now! In order to qualify for a prize, you must use a SC image.

Thanks so much for stopping by--I can't wait to see what you make for this challenge! Be blessed:}

More Avocado Arts

2012-01-22T00:00:00.001-05:00

Hello, friends:}

The Avocado Arts pit crew are sharing some creations today using the January Sweet Treat Sweetie set! Be sure to stop by the AA blog for more information and LOTS more inspiration!

I decided to use that super cute XO stamp for my inspiration. I stamped it several times with some yellow/orange and pink inks (A*Muse Studio). Then I ran that piece of paper through my Cricut and die cut a sentiment (but I only used the negative). I also used my Cricut to die cut the heart image from this stamp set. I LOVE AA's digital die cut files! Finally, I added this piece to a red card base. SOOOOOO easy and SUPER cute! Perfect for Valentine's day!!! LOVE!

That's it for me today! Be sure to stop by the AA blog for more details and inspiration. And don't forget to check out my other teammates' blogs! You are going to love what they share today!!!!

Emily Branch

Kelley Eubanks

Emily Leiphart

And if you have time--check out Avocado Arts on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Flickr. Let me know if you get this kit--I cannot wait to see what you create with it:}

Thanks so much for stopping by! Many blessings!

ps...today is my FIL's bday--Happy Birthday, Kevin!!!

Flashback Friday...CAS card

2012-01-21T20:48:00.000-05:00

Hello, friends;}

***Click HERE for my Momenta project post!
***Click HERE for my Sweet Stamp Shop post.

It's been such a LOOOOOOOOOONG time that I played along with challenges, and I thought I would start with a super fun challenge! Flashback Friday has challenged us to share our first CAS card. OH MY! Don't look at the photography skills....just the card!

I remember making this card for my first Embellish challenge {colored brads}. I remember it because I actually painted those brads! This card has a lots of "firsts" for me! LOL! It also won that Embellish challenge. You can read more about this card HERE.

That's it for me tonight! I will be sharing a SUPER cute Avocado Arts inspired card tomorrow! LOVE LOVE LOVE!

Thanks so much for visiting. Be blessed:)

Furry Friends Forever sweetness

2012-01-21T00:00:00.004-05:00

Hello, friends:}

**Click HERE for my Momenta project post!

I'm back with another Sweet Stamp Shop creation. It's my day over on the SSS blog--so be sure to stop by there and leave some love!

I created another birthday card {I've got LOTS of family and friends' birthdays coming up!}. I used one of my favorite stamps sets, Furry Friends Forever. LOVE that little bunny. The papers are from Studio Calico. I added some flocking to the bunny's tail--toooo cute! Super simple design and easy card to create!

That's it for me today-- if you have some extra time, we would love for you to stop by our YouTube channel, our FB page, follow us on Twitter and link up any creations you have made using SSS images on Flickr.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be blessed:)

More Momenta

2012-01-21T00:00:00.003-05:00

Hello, friends:}

**Click HERE for my Sweet Stamp Shop post.

I'm so excited to share more Momenta goodness with you today! This project was featured Wednesday {HERE} on the Momenta blog. So be sure to stop by there and check out my post and even more creations!!

Because the patterned paper is double-sided--it was perfect for the base of this card. The outside is pink polka dot, and the inside is the pink grid.

I wanted to create a card that folded in on itself and could easily be sent in the mail **ok--now that I look at the finished project, I might have to put this in an envelope to protect the ribbon and embellishment! LOL!...so I created a template for a 4" x 4" square envelope card. I used my pink polka dot and grid papers from Momenta's Let's Party pyramid paper pad for the basic design. I also used the ice cream patterned paper for the center panel. After creating this card design, I thought it would be fun to make the center panel a place to hold a gift card--all I did was punch a notch out of the top, add a bit of tape on three edges, and attached it to the center. EASY! I stamped some fun ice cream images {Sweet Scoop from the Sweet Stamp Shop} and I used some foam dots to add it to my card. I also created a smaller one scoop cone for the closure with a bow {ribbon available from The Ribbon Carousel}.

The envelope card opened up completely.

A close-up of the center gift card panel and decorations. I used foam dots for the ice cream cone and sentiments for extra dimension.

A close-up of the envelope card folded together and bound with a bow.

Momenta Product

PA-2386 Let's Party Pyramid Pad

Pink Grid/Polka Dot paper, Ice Cream designed paper

PA-2250 Family Outings Paper Pad

Brown Grid paper

ST- 4516 DYO Jennifer Small Stickers

ST-3031 Pastel Gems

Other Product

Fiskar- circle punch

The Ribbon Carousel- white seam binding

Sweet Stamp Shop- Sweet Scoop stamp set

The best part of this card was creating the Momenta Design Your Own alphabet stickers! I love this video tutorial on how to create your own stickers. I used a color palette that was already created--but you can make your own design, customize your own color, and more! This was SUPER easy and so fun! **I actually had the HARDEST time picking with color combo I wanted to use! I cannot wait to make more customized stickers!

That's it for me today! Don't forget to stop by the Momenta blog and leave some love there!!! THANKS so much for stopping by! Be blessed:}