A Long Journey!

Good Thursday Evening Stamping Friends!

We have finally purchased our new home in Plainfield, IL and we're in the process of trying to get everything unpacked and organized.  We are thrilled beyond belief to finally be settling in our  home...somewhat LOL and getting to know our new area as well as all of our new neighbors.  Everyone we've met so far has been quite nice & welcoming.  I am knee deep in boxes in my stamp room however I'm slowly but surely getting things out & where they belong.  I've already bought & put together 1 wall of bookcases...I am so PROUD of myself...and I hope to finally be able to actually create in there soon. 

On a sad note, my computer died during transport so I bought myself a new Surface for the time being while we figure out the desktop.  As much as I love my Surface, I still LOVE the good old pc...besides....all my pictures and digital stamps are on there so I'll be glad when I can transfer all my files to our new one.  I also need to dig my camera out of whatever box I put it in that's in my closet!  I labeled everything else with precision but overlooked my camera, flash drives & back up cds.  I'll probably find them when I'm not looking for them LOL!!!

Well, I better get busy.  I just wanted to pop in real quick & give an update.  As soon as I figure out the whole picture thing, I'll post some pics.  Thank you all so much for hanging in there with me while we were bouncing around trying to purchase our home.  I really appreciate it & I hope to share something beautiful with you soon!

TTFN!
Hugs & Love,

When Life Throws You A Curveball.....

You catch it & move on.....

Good Early Evening Stamping Friends,

As the title to my post says...we've been thrown a curve ball but we're not letting that stop us!  What's the curve ball....we put in an offer on a home, negotiated, got an accepted offer & then we went through the inspection.  This home failed inspection & we started over since the owners didn't want to deal with their watery basement.  Second home....same process--a problem was found, we negotiated the *fixing* of this issue & we were looking forward to closing and moving in.  Well, we did the pre-inspection and everything looked good but we both had a funny feeling because the shower didn't look *new*.....the next day @ closing; we ask for the *proof* that the leak was taken care of as well as the damage to the dining room ceiling.....she couldn't produce ANYTHING!!!!!!!!!  The only thing she did was paint the dining room ceiling & put new caulk in the shower.  She said it wasn't a big deal & what were we going to do...not move?  I couldn't get the words out of my mouth fast enough before my husband said, "NO, we're not buying your home...this closing is off!"

We were in disbelief @ this lady's attitude but the look on her face when we got up to leave....that's all that mattered!  We're very upset about the wasted $$ on inspections, appraisals, attorney fees...we did get our earnest $$ back but still the disappointment is REAL!!!!!

Now we're living amongst a sea of boxes & chaos...continuing to look but haven't found the *one* yet & we're going to hope that the third time is a charm!  There are a lot more homes coming on the market now so we'll just keep our eyes peeled to the listings & think positive thoughts going forward...

I will be glad with this is all over & we can settle in and act like a normal family again!  I never would've thought in a million years that we would have this type of experience but I guess there's all kinds of people out there.

Thank you for hanging in there with me & I will update you as soon as I'm able to again...

Until Next  Time,
Hugs & Love,

Packing Up....

Good Afternoon Stamping Friends & Happy Friday!!!!!

I wanted to take a moment & fill you all in on what's happening right now and also take a bit of time to thank you for the comments, emails and messages I received about my Mother In Laws' passing.  I appreciate your thoughts & prayers more than you know & truly thank you for sticking with me during this time!!!

As the title of my post suggests; we're packing up our current home because we're in the process of buying our *Forever* home!  We've been looking for quite some time & trying to save as much $$ as possible but circumstances beyond our control has forced our hands & so now we're taking the plunge with what we have.  

I have been extremely busy packing up my craft things as well as the kitchen....the kitchen was easy compared to my things!  I purged 3 years ago when we moved here but I guess/suppose I've bought more than what I thought....that can happen when you stick your goodies in a cabinet or basket where it belongs LOL!!!!  I will be very busy packing the rest of the house as soon as I finish with my crafty goodies...I can't tell you how happy I'll be as well!!!!!

I will pop on here as often as I can giving you all updates on our move as well as some pics when I've had the chance to take some.  I can't tell you how happy we are to be making this step as it's been a very long 3 years but for the home we're getting....it's been worth it!

Thank you so much for stopping by & have a great rest of the day!!!!!

Until Next  Time,

Hugs & Love,

Death in my family....

Good Morning Stamping Friends!

Now that all my scheduled posts have posted, I'm popping on with a bit of news.....as the title says there's been a death in our family.  My husband lost his mother a few days ago.  Her funeral will be on December 1st.....Things will be hectic & I will be taking some time to be with my family.  Thank you all for understanding....

Until Next Time,
Hugs & Love,

613 Avenue Create Challenge #98~World Hello Day

Supplies:  Good Greetings Stamp Set; Big Eye Girl Digital 

Stamp; Whisper White, Garden Green, Cherry Cobbler, 

Chocolate Chip & White Specialty Card Stock; Red, Silver &

Dazzling Diamonds Glitter Paper; Garden Green Ink; Nordic 

Noel DSP; Cherry Cobbler Scallop Ribbon; Whisper White 

Baker's Twine; White Tea Lace Doily; SU! Rhinestones & 

Pearls; Large & Scallop Oval Punches; Bow Charm, Wild 

Orchid Crafts Flowers; Copic Markers; Dimensionals

Oddball Art Stamps

Good Morning & Happy Sunday Stamping Friends!!!!!  

It's time for a new challenge @ 613 Avenue Create & the optional theme for you this week is World Hello Day...use the word Hello in any language on your creations!  One of our sponsors is Oddball Art Stamps & I was given Big Eye Girl #3 to play with--THANK YOU!!!!!  I really enjoy using an image for something completely different like this cutie makes a beautiful Christmas card in my opinion & I'm sure that my husband or daughter will be thrilled with it!  My teammates made some gorgeous creations as well so check out our blog to see what they came up with & while you're there; read up on our rules so you can play along with us!  I'm looking forward to seeing your *world hello* works of art....have fun everyone & happy stamping!!!!!

I'm playing along in the following challenges:
ABC Challenge ~ X is for Xtra Special
Artbymiran ~ Anything Goes
The Corrosive Challenge ~ Girly
Crafty Catz ~ Christmas Is Coming
Crafty Ribbons ~ Christmas Creation w/Ribbon
Creative Corner ~ Let It Sparkle
Cute Card Thursday ~ Red & Green

Oddball Art Stamps ~ Any Winter Holiday
Paper Creator's Crafts ~ Anything Goes

Thanks so much for stopping by & have a great rest of the day!!!!!

Until Next Time,

Hugs & Love,

Creative Knockouts Challenge #63~Banners

Supplies:  Occasions Alphabet Stamp Set; Pumpkins & Leaves

Digital Stamp; Whisper White, More Mustard, Chocolate Chip

& Cryogen White Card Stock; Chocolate Chip Ink; Old Olive

Satin Ribbon; Large Oval, Scallop Oval & 2" Square Punches;

SU! DSP; SU! Pearls; Wild Orchid Crafts Flowers; Copic

Markers; Dimensionals

BugaBoo

Prize:  7 Digis

Good Morning & Happy Thursday Stamping Friends!!!!!

It's time for a new challenge @ Creative Knockouts & this week we want to see your creations using banners!  Our sponsor is the fabulous Bugaboo & they're offering the winner a 7 digi prize pack!!!!  I used Pumpkins & Leaves on my Fall/Autumn themed card & it was so much fun to color--THANK YOU!!!!!  My teammates made some really cute cards with banners as well so check out our blog to see what they came up with & while you're there; read up on our rules so you can play along with us!  I'm looking forward to seeing your creations using *banners*....have fun everyone & happy stamping!!!!!

I'm playing along in the following challenges:

Addicted to Stamps & More ~ Anything Goes

Artistic Inspirations ~ Anything Goes/Stars

Craft Your Passion ~ Something Beginning with B-Bird, Brown card stock, Ink & Flowers

Fan-Tastic Tuesday ~ Anything Goes/Add Ribbon

Glitter n Sparkle ~ Autumn Colors

SweetStamps ~ Lovely Layers

Whoopsi Daisy ~ Lots of Layers

Thanks so much for stopping by & have a great rest of the day!!!!!

Until Next Time,

Hugs & Love,

Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge #35~Color Combos

Supplies:  Occasions Alphabet Stamp Set; Winter 2 Digital

Stamp; Garden Green, Real Red, Whisper White & Cryogen

White Card Stock; Garden Green Ink; Nordic Noel DSP; Big

Shot; Banners Framelits; Scallop Oval & Extra Large Oval

Punches; Whisper White Satin Ribbon & Baker's Twine;

SU! Pearls & Rhinestones; Bell Charm; Wild Orchid Crafts

Flowers; Copic Markers; Dimensionals

Fitztown

Prize:  3 Images

Choose from one of these color combos:

(a) Red, Green, White

(b) Blue, White, Silver

(c) Red, Gold, Cream

(d) Blue, Brown, Cream

(e) Monochromatic

(f) Pink, Green, Kraft, White

Hello Stamping Friends!!!!

It's time for a new challenge @ Holly Jolly Christmas & we want to see your creations using one of the color combos listed above!  One of our sponsors is Fitztown & I was given Winter 2 to play with-THANK YOU!!  I enjoyed coloring this image & making a pretty festive card using the color combo of Red, Green & White!  For more inspiration & to get you all in the mood to play along with us; check out our blog to see what my teammates came up with!!!  I'm looking forward to seeing your Christmas cards using our color combos....have fun everyone & happy stamping!!!!!

I'm playing along in the following challenges:

Alphabet Challenge ~ T for Traditional Christmas

Christmas Card Challenges ~ Faith Based/Any Christmas Card

Crafty Cardmakers ~ Use a Charm

Fitztown ~ Glitz & Glamour

Love To Create ~ Anything Goes

The Paper Nest Dolls ~ Anything Goes

Stamping Sensations ~ Simply Christmas

That Craft Place ~ Anything Goes

Through The Purple Haze ~ Use A Punch or Die

Thanks so much for stopping by & have a great rest of the day!!!!!

Until Next Time,

Hugs & Love,

Crafting When We Can Challenge #82~Use Your Markers

Supplies:  Occasions Alphabet Stamp Set; Evanora Digital 

Stamp; Lost Lagoon, Whisper White & White Specialty Card

Stock; Silver Glimmer Paper; All Is Calm DSP; Large Oval, 

Scallop Oval & Large Heart Punches; Big Shot; Decorative 

Dots Embossing Folder; Whisper White Taffeta Ribbon &

Baker's Twine; SU! Pearls & Rhinestones; White Tea Lace

Doily; Wild Orchid Crafts Flowers; Snowflake Charm; Copic

Markers; Clear Spica Pen; Dimensionals

Sassy Studio Designs

Good Morning & Happy Sunday Stamping Friends!!!!!

It's time for a new challenge @ Crafting When We Can & our theme is Use Your Markers!  Our sponsor is Sassy Studio Designs & I used Evanora on my creation--THANK YOU!!!!  I don't have all the Copic marker colors I *need* yet but I think I did a pretty good job coordinating her dress with the colors of the DSP although I'm upset about her hair!  It started out great but then the stickiness started & it went downhill from there!  Talk about epic fail....I'll be playing with more color combos so I can hopefully avoid this in the future :-)  Anyway, for more inspiration; check out our blog to see what my teammates came up with & while you're there....read up on our rules so you can play along with us!  I'm looking forward to seeing your creations *Using Markers*....have fun & happy stamping everyone!!!!!

I'm playing along in the following challenges:

A Crafty Mess ~ Anything Goes

Artbymiran ~ Anything Goes

Crafty Ribbons ~ Christmas Creation w/Ribbon 

Creative Corner ~ Christmas

Delightful Challenges ~ Patterns-include patterned paper

Fab 'n' Funky  ~ 3 Different Embellishments

Paper Creator's Crafts ~ Anything Goes

QKR Stampede ~ Let's Talk Christmas

Really Reasonable Ribbon ~ Winter Holiday w/Ribbon or Trim

Thanks so much for stopping by & have a great rest of the day!!!

Until Next Time,

Hugs & Love,

Simply Create Too Challenge #74~Give Thanks/Thank You

Supplies:  Letterpress Winter Stamp Set; Whisper White & 

Lost Lagoon Card Stock; Lost Lagoon & Pool Party Ink; Big

Shot; Filigree Frame Embossing Folder; SU! Rhinestones;

Corner Rounder Punch; Dimensionals

Good Morning & Happy Friday Stamping Friends!!!!

It's time for a new challenge @ Simply Create Too & our theme for the next 2 weeks is Give Thanks/Thank You!  One of my weak points is simple cards/designs so I tried my hand at it again.....just used a bit of texture, bling & dimension.  Surprisingly; I actually like my design & agree with the statement that sometimes less is more!  My teammates made some gorgeous creations as well so check out our blog to see what they came up with & while you're there; read up on our rules so you can play along with us!  I'm looking forward to seeing your *Thankful* works of art....have fun everyone & happy stamping!!!!!

I'm playing along in the following challenges:

The Crafter's Cafe ~ Thank You

Crafting By Designs ~ Anything Goes

Moving Along With The Times ~ Sparkle and/or Shine

Thanks so much for stopping by & have a great rest of the day!!!

Until Next Time,

Hugs & Love,

Love to Scrap! Challenge #41~Bling It On!!!

Supplies:  For All Things Stamp Set; Pumpkin Topiary Digital

Stamp; Garden Green, Tangerine Tango, Whisper White, Basic

Black & White Specialty Card Stock; Garden Green Ink; Basic

Black Chevron Ribbon; Big Shot; Woodgrain Embossing 

Folder; Extra Large Oval, Note Tag, Elegant & Bitty Butterfly

Punches; SU! Rhinestones; Black Glitter Paper; Wild Orchid

Crafts Flowers; Copic Markers; Dimensionals

The Paper Nest Dolls

Scribbles Designs

Prize:  3 Images

Good Morning & Happy Monday Stamping Friends!!!!!

It's time for a new challenge @ Love to Scrap! & our theme for the next two weeks is Bling It On--we want to see lots of bling/sparkle on your creations!!  The Paper Nest Dolls & Scribbles Designs are our sponsors & I was given Pumpkin Topiary to play with by Scribbles Designs--THANK YOU!  Since Halloween is over, I added butterflies to cover up the bats...those sparkly cuties really add that little something to my simple card!  My teammates made some very pretty & sparkly creations as well so check out our blog to see what they came up with & while you're there; read up on our rules so you can play along with us!  I'm looking forward to your *Bling/Sparkly* creations.....have fun everyone & happy stamping!!!!!

I'm playing along in the following challenges:

Challenge Up Your Life ~ Anything Goes

Creatalicious ~ Orange & Green

Great Impressions ~ Thankful Thoughts

Scribbles Designs Challenge ~ Fall Impressions

Thanks so much for stopping by & have a great rest of the day!!!

Until Next Time,

Hugs & Love,

613 Avenue Create Challenge #96~Holiday Thanks

Supplies:  For All Things Stamp Set; Rowena Digital Stamp;

Whisper White & Garden Green Card Stock; Garden Green

Ink; Bravo Burgundy Grosgrain Ribbon; Big Shot; Poinsettia

Embossing Folder; Extra Large Oval & Decorative Label

Punches; SU! Pearls; Copic Markers; Dimensionals

Delicious Doodles

Prize:  4 Images

Good Morning & Happy Sunday Stamping Friends!!!!!

It's time for a new challenge @ 613 Avenue Create & our optional theme is Holiday Thanks!  Our sponsor is the awesome Delicious Doodles & I was given Rowena to play with--THANK YOU!!!!!  She's gorgeous & was a joy to color!  I'm quite happy with her & my card...simple but cute!  My teammates made some pretty awesome creations this week as well so check out our blog to see what they came up with & while you're there; read up on our rules so you can play along with us!  I'm looking forward to seeing your *Holiday Thanks* works of art....have fun everyone & happy stamping!!!!!

I'm playing along in the following challenges:

4 Crafty Chicks ~ Anything Goes

Brown Sugar ~ Anything Goes

Crafty Catz ~ Anything Goes

Fussy & Fancy ~ Thankful

Inspiration Destination ~ Anything Goes

Thanks so much for stopping by & have a great rest of the day!!!

Until Next Time,

Hugs & Love,

Creative Knockouts Challenge #61 ~ Patchwork Pretties

Supplies:  Good Greetings Stamp Set; Wicked Honey Digital

Stamp; Old Olive, Basic Black, Whisper White & White 

Specialty Card Stock; Memento Black Ink; SU! DSP; Big Shot;

 Decorative Dots Embossing Folder; Scallop Edge Border,

 Scallop Oval, Large Oval & 1' Square Punches; Basic Black

Taffeta Ribbon; Whisper White Baker's Twine; SU! 

Rhinestones; Boo Banner Die; Witch Hat Charm; Wild

Orchid Crafts Flowers; Copic Markers; White Gel Pen;

Dimensionals

Sassy Studio Designs

Good Morning & Happy Thursday Stamping Friends!!!!!

It's time for a new challenge @ Creative Knockouts & our theme is Patchwork Pretties--feature some sort of patchwork/quilt like pattern on your cards!  Our sponsor is Sassy Studio Designs & I was given Wicked Honey to play with...THANK YOU!  I struggled with this challenge a bit but finally pulled it together with texture!  My teammates made some gorgeous creations as well so check out our blog to see what they came up with & while you're there; read up on our rules so you can play along with us!  I'm looking forward to seeing your *patchwork* works of art....have fun & happy stamping everyone!!!!!

I'm playing along in the following challenges:

Artistic Inspirations ~ Anything Goes/Spooky

The Corrosive Challenges ~ Magical

Di's Digi Designs ~ Halloween

Glitter n Sparkle ~ Halloween

If You Give a Crafter a Cookie ~ Inspiration Photo

MilkCoffe ~ Halloween

Sassy Studio Designs ~ Happy Halloween

That Craft Place ~ Halloween

Through the Purple Haze ~ Halloween

Whoopsi Daisy ~ Halloween

Thanks so much for stopping by & have a great rest of the day!!!!

Until Next Time,

Hugs & Love,

Fab 'n' Funky Guest Designer!!!!!

Supplies:  Holiday Cheer Stamp Set; Alannah Digital Stamp;

Garden Green, Real Red, Whisper White & White Specialty

Card Stock; Garden Green Ink; Nordic Noel DSP; Whisper

White Satin Ribbon; Big Shot; Poinsettia Embossing Folder;

Little Letters Framelits; White Tea Lace Doily; Scallop

Square & 1 1/4" Circle Punches; SU! Pearls; Dazzling

Diamonds Glitter; 2 Way Glue Pen; Wild Orchid Crafts

Flowers; Copic Markers; Dimensionals

Fab 'n' Funky Challenges

StampArt Design

Good Morning & Happy Hump Day Stamping Friends!!!!!

I'm Guest Designing for Fab 'n' Funky Challenges today & our theme is Christmas!  Our sponsor is StampArt Design & I used the super cute Alannah on my creation...she's adorable & I'm quite pleased with my project!!!  Check out the challenge blog to see what the rest of the Design Team created & while you're there; read up on the rules so you can play along....have fun everyone & happy stamping!!!!!!!

I'm playing along in the following challenges:

A Random Fan ~ Red, White & Green

Allsorts ~ Christmas

Christmas Card Challenges ~ Anything Goes

Christmas Cards All Year 'Round ~ Embellish It!

Completely Christmas ~ Anything Goes/Add A Sentiment

Crafty Cardmakers ~ Cut It Out

House of Cards ~ Use a Punch and/or a Die

Lacy Sunshine ~ Include a Hat

The Paper Nest Dolls ~ Anything Goes

Ppinkydolls ~ Anything Goes or Halloween

Thanks so much for stopping by & have a great rest of the day!!!

Until Next Time,

Hugs & Love,

Holly Jolly Christmas Challenge #34~Bingo

Supplies:  That's the Ticket Stamp Set; Zoe & Gemma's Snow

Fun Digital Stamp; Real Red, Garden Green, Chocolate Chip,

Whisper White & White Specialty Card Stock; Garden Green

Ink; Nordic Noel DSP; Whisper White Organza Ribbon &

Baker's Twine; Big Shot; Woodgrain Embossing Folder;

Ticket Duo Builder Punch; SU! Rhinestones; Dazzling 

Diamonds Glitter; 2 Way Glue Pen; Wild Orchid

Crafts Flowers; Copic Markers; Dimensionals

Stamp and Create

Good Morning & Happy Tuesday Stamping Friends!!!!

It's time for a new challenge @ Holly Jolly Christmas & our theme for the next 2 weeks is BINGO!!!  One of our sponsors is Stamp and Create & I was given Zoe & Gemma's Snow Fun to play with--THANK YOU!!!  I had a delightful time coloring this fun image in & my play for bingo is rhinestones, 2 designer papers & twine.  I was not able to copy the bingo board onto my blog so please go here to see it....while you're there check out my teammates awesome creations & leave them some love!!!!  I'm looking forward to seeing your *BINGO* works of art....have fun & happy stamping!!!!!

I'm playing along in the following challenges:

Allsorts ~ Christmas

Christmas Cards All Year 'Round ~ Embellish It!

Christmas Card Challenges ~ Anything Goes

Christmas Stampin' All Year Long ~ Photo Inspiration

Jingle Belles ~ Feature a Creature

The Pink Elephant ~ Anything Goes

Sparkles Christmas ~ For A Child

Thanks so much for stopping by & have a great rest of the day!!!!

Until Next Time,

Hugs & Love,

Crafting When We Can Challenge #81~Black & White

Supplies:  Eleanor Trick or Treat Flight Digital Stamp; Kenny 

K Sentiment; Basic Black & Whisper White Card Stock; Basic

Black Scallop Ribbon; Whisper White Baker's Twine; Back

to Black DSP; Big Shot; Lucky Stars Embossing Folder; SU!

Rhinestones; Spellbook Charm; Wild Orchid Crafts Flowers; 

Copic Markers; Dimensionals

Lacy Sunshine

Good Morning & Happy Sunday Stamping Friends!!!!!

It's time for a new challenge @ Crafting When We Can & our theme for the next 2 weeks is black and white!  Our sponsor is Lacy Sunshine & I was given the super cute Eleanor Trick or Treat Flight to play with--THANK YOU!!!!!  She was perfect for me to try my hand @ some sort of black & white....I only used color for her skin, eyes and candy & I think she came out pretty good for my first time!!!!!  My teammates also made some awesome creations so check out our blog to see what they came up with & while you're there; read up on our rules so you can play along with us!  I'm looking forward to seeing your *black & white* works of art....have fun everyone & happy stamping!!!!!

I'm playing along in the following challenges:

A Gem of a Challenge ~ Trick or Treat (Halloween)

Brown Sugar ~ Anything Goes

Creative Moments ~ Anything Goes/Halloween/Spellbound/Fairytales

Cute Card Thursday ~ Trick or Treat

Inspiration Destination ~ Anything Goes

Lacy Sunshine ~ Include a Hat

Left of Center ~ Halloween

MilkCoffee ~ Halloween

Open-Minded Crafting ~ Halloween or Dressing Up

The Paper Shelter ~ Halloween

Scrapper's Delights ~ Anything Goes or Halloween

Thanks so much for stopping by & have a great rest of the day!!!!!

Until Next Time,

Hugs & Love,

Inky Impressions Challenge #182~Check Mate

Supplies:  Occasions Alphabet Stamp Set; Cupcake LiLi 

Digital Stamp; Rose Red, Chocolate Chip, Whisper White

& White Specialty Card Stock; Chocolate Chip Ink; Big Shot;

Decorative Dots & Woodgrain Embossing Folders; SU! DSP;

Rose Red Seam Binding Ribbon; Whisper White Baker's 

Twine; Large & Scallop Oval Punches; SU! Rhinestones;

Heart Charm; Wild Orchid Crafts Flowers; Copic Markers;

Dimensionals

Good Morning & Happy Hump Day Stamping Friends!!!!!

It's time for a new challenge @ Inky Impressions & this week we want to see your creations featuring checks....papers, your design, your image wearing a checked shirt...you get the idea right?!!  I made another birthday card for my daughter using Cupcake LiLi...she's so cute & I actually managed to keep my creation pretty simple!!!!  My teammates came up with some pretty cool *checked* projects as well so check out our blog to see what they came up with & while you're there; read up on our rules so you can play along with us!  I'm looking forward to seeing your *checked* works of art...have fun everyone & happy stamping!!!!!

I'm playing along in the following challenges:

Come & Get It ~ Child's Card

Digi Choosday ~ Birthdays

Fan-Tastic Tuesday ~ Anything  Goes/Add Flowers

The Paper Nest Dolls ~ Anything Goes

Party Time Tuesdays ~ Anything Goes

STAMPlorations ~ Stamps & Embossing

SweetStamps ~ Anything  Goes

Thanks so much for stopping by & have a great rest of the day!!!

Until Next Time,

Hugs & Love,

Love To Scrap! Challenge #40~Seeing Dots!

Supplies:  Good Greetings Stamp Set; Peg leg Pete Digital 

Stamp; Tangerine Tango, Basic Black, Whisper White &

White Specialty Card Stock; Tangerine Tango Ink; Basic Black

Scalloped Dotted Ribbon; Whisper White Baker's Twine; Large

Oval, Scallop Oval & Corner Punches; SU! Rhinestones; Big 

Shot; Decorative Dots Embossing Folder; SU! DSP; Nautical 

Charm; Copic Markers; Dimensionals

DR. DIGI'S

Good Morning & Happy Monday Stamping Friends!!!!!

It's time for a new challenge @ Love to Scrap! & our theme for the next 2 weeks is Seeing Dots!--we want to see polka dots on your work!!!  One of our awesome sponsors is DR. Digi's & I was given Peg-leg-Pete to play with--THANK YOU!!!  I always enjoy taking an image & using it for something completely different like Pete....I think he makes a great male themed Halloween card--polka dots & all!!!  I must say that my teammates made some gorgeous creations using polka dots so check out our blog to see what they came up with & while you're there; read up on our rules so you can play along with us!  I'm looking forward to seeing your *polka dot* works of art....have fun everyone & happy stamping!!!!!

I'm playing along in the following challenges:

Addicted to Stamps & More ~ Make Your Mark

Allsorts ~ Embossing

Chocolate, Coffee & Cards ~ For the Boys

Crafty Calender ~ Bingo-Dry Embossing, Sentiment & Sparkle

Divas by Design ~ Texture

Glitter n Sparkle ~ Use Some Orange

The Male Room ~ Halloween

Thanks so much for stopping by & have a great rest of the day!!!!

Until Next Time,

Hugs & Love,

613 Avenue Create Challenge #94~Candy Treats

Supplies:  Good Greetings Stamp Set; Fae 38 Digital

Stamp; Basic Black, Tangerine Tango & Whisper White

Card Stock; Memento Black Ink; Graphic 45 DP; SU!

Pearls; Scallop Edge Border, Decorative Label, Large & 

Scallop Oval Punches; Whisper White Organza & Tangerine 

Tango Satin Ribbon; Copic Markers; Dimensionals

Fitztown

Good Morning & Happy Sunday Stamping Friends!!!!!

It's time for a new challenge @ 613 Avenue Create & our optional theme this time around is candy treats!  One of our sponsors is Fitztown & I was given Fae 38 to play with--THANK YOU!!!!!  She's beautiful & I enjoyed playing with different color combos....I eventually settled on this one because I felt that her wings & hair came out perfect and I don't have too many of those days LOL!!!!  After bouncing around a few ideas on what to make; I created a Box in a Bag - 2 actually & even though I skimped on the embellishments--my teenagers will not care...their focus will be on the candy inside--I'm quite pleased with the final project!  My teammates made some pretty cool treats as well so check out our blog to see what they came up with & while you're there; read up on our rules so you can play along with us!  I'm looking forward to seeing your *candy treats*....have fun everyone & happy stamping!!!!!

I'm playing along in the following challenges:

Artbymiran ~ Anything Goes

Emerald Faeries ~ Things with Wings

Fitztown ~ Anything Goes

Fussy & Fancy ~ Orange & Black

Papertake Weekly ~ Super Fly-things w/Wings

Really Reasonable Ribbon ~ Anything Goes w/Ribbon or Trim

Sweet Stampin' ~ Halloween

We Do Doobadoo ~ Halloween

Thanks so much for stopping by & have a great rest of the day!!!!!

Until Next  Time,

Hugs & Love,

Simply Create Too Challenge #72~Halloween/Use Lots of Orange

Supplies:  Bite Me & Tee-Hee-Hee Stamp Sets; Whisper 

White, Pumpkin Pie & Basic Black Card Stock; Basic Black & 

Whisper White Craft Ink; Basic Black Taffeta Ribbon; White

Tea Lace Doily; Sweet Taffy DSP; Circle & Banner Framelits;

Word Window & 1 1/4" Circle Punches; SU! Rhinestones;

Dimensionals

Good Morning & Happy Friday Stamping Friends!!!!!

It's new challenge time @ Simply Create Too & our theme this time around is Halloween/Use Lots of Orange.  I did a combo of both to meet the challenge guidelines & I'm quite happy with my *thrown together* layout...trying to do something different!  My teammates made some pretty cool cards as well so check out our blog to see what they created & while you're there; read up on our rules so you can play along with us!  I'm looking forward to seeing your *Halloween/Orange* creations....have fun everyone & happy stamping!!!!

I'm playing along in the following challenges:

The Corrosive Challenge ~ Halloween

Craftin' Desert Diva's ~ Halloween

Crafty Boots ~ Autumn/Halloween

One Stitch At A Time ~ Anything Goes w/the Color Orange

Penny's Paper-Crafty ~ Anything Goes

Thanks so much for stopping by & have a great rest of the day!!!

Until Next Time,

Hugs & Love,

Creative Knockouts Challenge #59~Animal Friends

Supplies:  For All Things Stamp Set; Cocoa's Pumpkin Digital

Stamp; Early Espresso, Tangerine Tango, Whisper White & 

White Specialty Card Stock; Early Espresso & Tangerine 

Tango Ink; Early Espresso Taffeta Ribbon; Whisper White

Baker's Twine; Big Shot; Woodgrain Embossing Folder; 

Apothecary Accents Framelits; SU! Pearls; Extra Large

Oval Punch; Leaf Charm; Wild Orchid Crafts Flowers; 

Copic Markers; Dimensionals

Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps

Good Morning & Happy Thursday Stamping Friends!!!!!

It's time for a new challenge @ Creative Knockouts & our theme this week is Animal Friends! Our sponsor is Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps & I used Cocoa's Pumpkin to make my Fall creation-THANK YOU!!!!  I kept this card simple...sort of and I came up with a fun layout to bring out the cuteness of the mouse---this is the ONLY way that they're cute LOL!!!!!  My teammates made some pretty awesome cards as well so check out our blog to see what they came up with & while you're there; read up on our rules so you can play along with us!  I'm looking forward to seeing your *animal* themed works of art...have fun everyone & happy stamping!!!!!

I'm playing along in the following challenges:

A Random Fan ~ Anything  Goes

Artistic Inspirations ~ Anything Goes/Make Your Own Background

Craft Hoarders Anonymous ~ Happy Fall, Y'all

Cuttlebug Mania ~ Only When You Leaf-Woodgrain Embossing Folder

Great Impressions ~ Autumnal Elegance

Open-Minded Crafting ~ Pumpkins & Jack 'o Lanterns

SweetStamps ~ Fall

Thanks so much for stopping by & have a great rest of the day!!!

Until Next Time,

Hugs & Love,