Thursday, September 30, 2010

BLD Lollipops!!

Happy Thursday Everyone!!

Today's card features the Sweet Presley Lollipop!! I just love her little bunny slippers!! She can be found in Lori's shop, Lollipops & Sugar Sticks {HERE}.

Recipe:
Paper: Pink Pirouette CS (SU!), Classic Crest Solar White CS, Black Bazzill CS, DP (Unknown); Stamps: Presley Lollipop Digi (By Lori Designs); Tools: Polka Dots Embossing Folder (Quickutz), Petite & Petite Scallop Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Corner Rounder, Copics; Other: Rhinestones, Ribbon (SU!), Foam Tape


Happy Stamping!!

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

ENABLER ALERT!!

Howdy Friends!!

Claudia & Lori gave me the Okay to give you a SNEAK PEAK of a NEW cutie that is coming to town this week!! Watcha think??


Make sure to join us on Friday, October 1st at 10:00 AM EST
for the NEW RELEASE blog hop!!

Happy Stamping!!

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

A Crafty Little Place by DCRU Challenge # 58


This weeks challenge is an
Autumn Daze Theme!!

Create an Autumn themed project!!

The Design Team worked with the Indian Summer DP Collection by Basic Grey this week!! Claudia has put together a sampler pack which includes 18 sheets of 6x6 for $3.50!! You get 2 of each pictured.

For my project this week, I came up with a fun little place card that you can use on your Thanksgiving table!! The base of the card is 2 1/2" H x 3" W. The leaf is from Spellbinders Nesting Maple set.
Recipe Items found in the DCRU Store:
Paper: Indian Summer DP (Basic Grey); Ink: Antique Linen (Tim Holtz); Other: Classic & Petite Scallop Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Nesting Maple Leaf (Spellbinders); Tags Trio (Spellinders), Paper Piercer, Kioshi Buttons

Make sure to stop by A Crafty Little Place by DCRU to see what the rest of the DT has created for you!!

Happy Stamping!!

Monday, September 27, 2010

Spotlight: Baby Jackson

Hi Everyone!!

Today over at Claudia & Company we are featuring the two new babies that have been added to our Puddle Jumper family this month!!

My card uses cute little
Baby Jackson!!
Recipe:
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Spring Rain CS (PTI), DP (Memory Box); Stamps: Baby Jackson Puddle Jumper (Lori Boyd/Claudia & Co); Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics; Tools: Dots Embossing Folder (Sizzix), Argyle (Cuttlebug), Border Punch (Martha Stewart), Classic Square Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Large Oval Punch (SU!), Scallop Oval Punch (SU!); Other: Spring Rain Grosgrain Ribbon (PTI), Buttons, Floss, White Paint Pen (Sharpie), Foam Tape


Please stop by the Claudia & Company blog for more adorable creations by the DT!!

Happy Stamping!!

Friday, September 24, 2010

Sugar Sticks!!

Happy Friday Everyone!!

Have you seen the Sweet New Sugar Sticks that Lori Boyd released last week over at her Lollipops and Sugar Sticks shop??

I used the Bride from the Bride and Groom Sugar Sticks
set to create this bridal shower card.

Recipe:
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Silver CS; Stamps: Bride & Groom Sugar Sticks Set (By Lori Designs), Teeny Tiny Wishes (SU!); Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, Atyou Spica Clear Glitter Pen; Tools: Large Petite & Petite Scallop Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Birds & Swirls Embossing Folder (Cuttlebug), Scor Tool (Martha Stewart), Modern Label Punch (SU!), Word Window Punch (SU!), Scallop Trim Border Punch (SU!); Other: Sheer Ribbon, Pearls, Foam Tape


Bride & Groom Set
$6


Happy Stamping!!

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Whimsie Wednesday Challenge #50


It's time for another FUN


This weeks hostess is Andrea!! She is challenging us with a "String it Up" Challenge!! Ready to play with banners…on cards, gifts or just hangin’ around the house!!

We hope you will join the fun and can't wait to see your fabulous creations!!

Happy Stamping!!

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

A Crafty Little Place by DCRU Challenge #57


This weeks challenge is a
Color Challenge

Green/Orange/Brown

The Design Team worked with the Blue Skies DP Collection by American Crafts this week!!

I just loved the colors of these papers so I decided that I would make them the focal point and not do much stamping. I just added a few layers, a sentiment, and a gorgeous punched butterfly.

Recipe Items found in the DCRU Store:
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Blue Skies DP (American Crafts); Stamps: So Random Sentiments Set (Claudia & Co); Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa; Other: Classic & Petite Scallop Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Paper Piercer, Pearls

Make sure to stop by A Crafty Little Place by DCRU to see what the rest of the DT has created for you!!

Happy Stamping!!

Sunday, September 19, 2010

The Pink Elephant Challenge #84


"The Color Aqua, Designer Paper
& Embellishment of your Choice"


Our Sponsor this week is:
Heather Ellis of Digi Stamp Characters

Digi Stamp Characters will be giving one lucky randomly drawn winner 3 digi images of their choice from their Etsy Shop!!
Thanks so much Digi Stamp Characters for your sponsorship!!!

My card uses the darling
Pure Innocence Digi Stamp 026

Recipe:
Paper: Aqua Bazzill CS, Pure Poppy CS (PTI), DP (My Minds Eye); Stamp: Pure Innocence Digi Stamp 026; Ink: Copics, Tools: Scallop Border Punch (Fiskars), Petite Oval & Petite Scallop Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Moroccan Screen Embossing Folder (Cuttlebug); Other: Grosgrain Ribbon


Make sure to stop by The Pink Elephant Blog to see what the rest of the DT has created for you this week!!

Happy Stamping!!

Friday, September 17, 2010

Whimsie Doodles Feature Friday!!

Today's Featured set over at Whimsie Doodles is Halloween Funny Tags!!

You have until midnight tonight to use the code FUNNYBONE, to receive 15% off this set and add it to your Whimsie Doodles collection!!

Here are a couple fun projects I did with this set.

Candy Topper

Pencil Pouch


Halloween Funny Tags Set:
Happy Stamping!!

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Spotlight: Birthday Owen Puddle Jumper

Happy Thursday Everyone!!

Today, I thought I would share a fun little birthday card created with the new Birthday Owen Puddle Jumper set.


Price:Was $11.10 Sale! $10.00

This set can be found at DCRU, {HERE}

Happy Stamping!!

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

byLORiDesigns Grand Opening Hop!!


Hello Everyone!!

I am super excited today...not only do I get to share that I have been asked by the super talented Lori Boyd to be part of her very own design team but that she has opened her very own digi shop, byLORiDesigns Lollipops & Sugar Sticks!! Thank you so much Lori for letting me be a part of this big adventure with you!!

Today's card uses the sweet Grandpa image out of the Grandparents Sugar Sticks set!!


Recipe:
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Black Textured CS, DP (MME); Stamps: Grandparents Sugar Sticks digi set (byLORiDesigns); Ink: Antique Linen Distress Ink (Tim Holtz), Copics; Tools: Classic Long Rectangle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Wide Oval Punch (SU!), Zig Zag Punch (Martha Stewart); Other: Buttons, Foam Tape


Make sure to stop by each of the Design Team members blogs for your chance to WIN the Grandparents Set, the Bride&Groom Set and Any 5 other digis of their choice!!

All you have to do is leave a comment on each blog. You have until Saturday at Midnight to hop and comment, then on Sunday morning at 10:00 AM EST this winner will be announced at the Lollipop Shop.



Happy Hopping!!

Whimsie Wednesday Challenge #49

It's time for another FUN
Whimsie Wednesday Challenge over at Whimsie Doodles!!

This weeks hostess is Joy!! She is challenging us with a "Sew What" Challenge!! You can use either real stitching or faux stitching.

Well I don't sew so I had to go with faux stitching...I use a piercing ruler, a small paper piercer, along with a .01 pen. My card uses the fun new Spells image!!
Recipe:
Paper: Pumpkin Pie CS (SU!), Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Happy Halloween DP (Echo Park); Stamps: Spells digital image (Whimsie Doodles), Ink: Copics; Tools: Classic Square Nestabilities, Piercing Ruler, Small Paper Piercer,Crackle Border Punch (Martha Stewart); Other: Sheer Bat Ribbon, Metal Dots (J's), .01 Precision Pen (American Crafts), Foam Tape


We can't wait to see your take on this weeks "Sew What" challenge!!

Happy Stamping!!

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

A Crafty Little Place by DCRU Challenge #56


This weeks challenge is a RECIPE!!
You need to use 3 Buttons, 1 Flower, & 2 DP's

The Design Team worked with the great Nook & Pantry DP Collection by Basic Grey this week!!

My card features the darling Twinkle Tots Madelynn by The Greeting Farm. She can also be found in the DCRU store, HERE.


Make sure to stop by A Crafty Little Place by DCRU to see what the rest of the DT has created for you!!

Happy Stamping!!

Monday, September 13, 2010

Trick-or-Treat!!

Hello Everyone!!

Today I have a fun little "Trick-or-Treat" to share with you. I made this little matchbook filled with a yummy treat!! These would be perfect for your child's classmates or even your co-workers!! I used the new Halloween Mini's set by Whimsie Doodles.

Recipe:
Paper: Black Bazzill CS, Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Happy Halloween DP (Echo Park); Stamps: Halloween Mini's Set (Whimsie Doodles); Tools: Copics, Classic & Petite Scallop Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Scor-Pal; Other: Fiber, Brad, Foam Tape, Candy


Happy Stamping!!

Friday, September 10, 2010

Claudia & Co Monthly Challenge #4


This Month's Challenge is a COLOR Challenge!!
You just need to use RED in your creations!!

My card features to Sweet Birthday Lily
& So Random Sentiments set!!

Make sure to stop by Claudia & Company to see what the rest of the Design Team has created for you!!

To play along, you just need to create a card using the color RED along with a C&C stamp or digi!! We hope that you will join the fun!!

Happy Stamping!!

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Whimsie Wednesday Challenge #48

It's time for another FUN
Whimsie Wednesday Challenge over at Whimsie Doodles!!

This weeks hostess is Alicia!! She is challenging us with a SKETCH!!


I used the NEW Halloween Mini's set!!
Recipe:
Paper: Black Bazzill CS, Purple Bazzill CS, Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Happy Halloween DP Collection (Echo Park); Stamps: Halloween Mini's digital images (Whimsie Doodles); Ink: Copics; Tools: Classic Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Web Border Punch (Martha Stewart), Dots Embossing Folder (Sizzix); Other: Sheer Ribbon, Button, Floss, Foam Tape

We can't wait to see your take on this weeks sketch!!

Happy Stamping!!

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

A Crafty Little Place by DCRU Challenge #55


This weeks challenge is a
"SKETCH"


The Design Team worked with the The Whimsy DP Collection by DCWV this week!! Claudia has put together a sampler pack which includes 10 sheets of 6x6 for $2.50!!


My card features the sweet & adorable Emma Puddle Jumper by Lori Boyd for Claudia & Co. She can be found in the DCRU store, HERE.

Recipe items found in the DCRU store:
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, The Whimsy DP Sampler Pack (DCWV); Stamps: Emma Puddle Jumper (Claudia & Co); Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics; Other: Classic & Scallop Rectangle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Buttons

Here is what one lucky winner will be getting in the mail from our very own Claudia:

This is the MME ribbon, Boo To You! (Creative packaging huh?) At the end of the challenge we will use Random dot Org to generate our winner's number. Who knows...it could be YOU!

Make sure to stop by A Crafty Little Place by DCRU to see what the rest of the DT has created for you!!

Happy Stamping!!