Spotlight: Mary Jane & Todd

Happy Monday Everyone!!

Today's cards feature the NEW Puddle Jumpers by Lori Boyd for Claudia & Co. These sweeties are perfect your your Valentine creations!!

Mary Jane with Heart
Puddle Jumper

Recipe:
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Pure Poppy CS (PTI), Black Bazzill CS; Crush DP Collection (Bo Bunny), Stamps: Mary Jane with Heart Puddle Jumper (Lori Boyd/Claudia & Co), Tools: Heart Die (Cuttlebug), Border Punch (Martha Stewart), Classic & Petite Scallop Oval Nesties (Spellbinders), Copics; Other: Satin Ribbon, Foam Tape

and

Todd with Envelope
Puddle Jumper

Recipe:
Paper: Kraft (PTI), Pure Poppy CS (PTI), Brown Bazzill, Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Crazy Love DP Collection (Bo Bunny); Stamps: Todd with Envelope Puddle Jumper (Lori Boyd/Claudia & Co), So Random Sentiments Set Up/Down Edition (Claudia & Co); Tools: Classic Rectangle Nestie (Spellbinders), Heart Border Punch (Martha Stewart), Heart Die (Cuttlebug), Copics; Other: Button, Twine, Foam Tape

Happy Stamping!!

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Spotlight: Mary Jane & Todd

It's A SURPRISE Blog Hop!!

***This is my Second Post today, Please scroll down for my Whimsie Doodles Feature Friday Post***

Today we have a very special surprise for our readers! A DOUBLE BLOG HOP!!! That’s right, Baby Bud Designs and By LORi Designs have teamed up to bring you a big ol' blog hop! We’ve got a fantastic line up of extremely talented designers showcasing some pretty adorable images.

Today you’ll find a ton of inspiration and of course a hop isn’t a hop without some prizes right? So be sure to leave comments on every stop!

So sit back, relax and enjoy the wonderful creations that both of these wonderful Design Teams have created for you! You won’t be disappointed!

If you get lost along the way the whole list will be posted at each of the Main blogs! Have fun and thanks for joining us today!

My first card uses the NEW Sugar Stick's Love You Friend image by BLD!! Aren't they SWEET??

Recipe:
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Blue Bazzill CS, Pure Poppy CS (PTI); Stamps: Love You Friend (Lori Boyd/By LORi Designs); Tools: Classic & Petite Scallop Circle Nestie (Spellbinders), Scrap Mart Exclusive Label 1 Nestie (Spellbinders), Copics, Embossing Folder (Cuttlebug), Paper Piercer; Other: Ribbon, Glitter, Rhinestones, Foam Tape

My Next card was created with the adorable Chloe Baby Bud for this weeks The Pink Elephant Challenge!!
Recipe:
Paper: Pink Pirouette CS (SU!), Pure Poppy CS (PTI), Crazy Love DP Collection (Bo Bunny); Stamps: Chloe Baby Bud digi (Baby Buds), Mega Mixed Messages (PTI); Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa; Tools: Petite Oval & Petite Scallop Oval Nesties (Spellbinders), Tags Trio Nesties (Spellbinders), Paper Piercer, Copics, Faux Crochet Die-Namics Die; Other: Grosgrain Ribbon (SU!), Doily, Heart Rhinestones, Glitter, Foam Tape

Now hop over to Stephanie's blog or to the By LORi Designs blog for the official hopping order!!

Happy Hopping!!

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It's A SURPRISE Blog Hop!!

Whimsie Doodles Feature Friday!!

Happy Friday Everyone!!

Today's Featured Stamps over at Whimsie Doodles are Hottie & R2 Cute!! Aren't they perfect for your little boy inspired projects!!

This first card, I made for my hubby!!

Recipe:
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Pure Poppy CS (PTI), Black Bazzill CS, Crush Collection DP (Bo Bunny); Stamps: Hottie digi (Whimsie Doodles); Tools: Heart Embossing Folder (Cuttlebug), Heart Border Punch (Martha Stewart), Classic Oval Nesties (Spellbinders), Tags Trio Nestie (Spellbinders); Other: Grosgrain Ribbon, Twine, Rhinestone, Foam Tape

Recipe:
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White, Pure Poppy CS (PTI), Cloud DP (Unknown); Stamps: R2 Cute Digi (Whimsie Doodles); Tools: Classic & Scallop Long Rectangle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Heart Die (Quickutz), Copics; Other: Brads, Foam Tape

For more fabulous samples and to receive the 15% off Promo Code on these images, head over to the Whimsie Doodles blog!! Remember, this promotion ends tonight at Midnight!!

Happy Stamping!!

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Whimsie Doodles Feature Friday!!

Be My Valentine?

Hello Everyone!!

Today's creation is a fun little Valentine I made using the adorable Kyle Puddle Jumper digi from By LORi Designs!! This little guy is my all time fav, wanna know why?? Well, he was created & named after my son Kyle!! Thank you Lori!!

Recipe:
Paper: Kraft (PTI), Pure Poppy CS (PTI), Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, DP ($ Spot); Stamps: Kyle Puddle Jumper (Lori Boyd/By LORi Designs); Tools: Classic Rectangle Nesties (Spellbinders), Scallop Border Punch (Fiskars), Copics; Other: Grosgrain Ribbon, Pearls, Foam Tape

Happy Stamping!!

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Be My Valentine?

Whimsie Wednesday Challenge #65

Happy Wednesday Everyone!!

This week Melyssa is hosting the Whimsie Wednesday Challenge over on the Whimsie Doodles blog!! She is challenging us with a "Tag, You're it" theme!! We can't wait to see all your tag inspired creations!!

My first project uses an image from the sweet NEW Valen-Tinies Set!! I created a matching tag for this little take-out box I found in a $ bin. Keep a look out for a fun tutorial on how I altered this little box!!

Recipe:
Paper: Neenah White Classic Crest Solar White CS, Acetate; Stamps: Valen-Tinies digi Set (Whimsie Doodles); Tools: Classic & Petite Scallop Circle Nestie (Spellbinders), Heart Die (Cuttlebug), Border Punch (EK Success); Other: $ Take-Out Box, Ribbon, Button, Twine, Rhinestones, Foam Tape

My next project also uses the Valen-Tinies Set and is one of those little purses that were in Michael's $ bin a couple years back. If you haven't guessed it, I am a bit of a hoarder!! One of my resolutions this year is to pull out some of my finds and PLAY!!

Recipe:
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Pure Poppy CS, Aqua Bazzill CS; Crush DP Collection (Bo Bunny); Stamps: Valen-Tinies Set (Whimsie Doodles); Traditional Combo Tags Die (Sizzix), Classic & Petite Scallop Circle Nesties (Spellbinders), Border Punch (Martha Stewart), Heart Embossing Folder (Cuttlebug);Tools: Other: Satin Ribbon, Button, Twine, Rhinestone, Foam Tape

Happy Stamping!!

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Whimsie Wednesday Challenge #65

Claudia & Co Challenge #72

This week is a Recipe Challenge!!

"2 Sheets of DP, 3 Buttons, 1 Image

& 1 Decorative Trim"

The Design Team worked with the Dear Lizzy Enchanted DP collection by American Crafts this week!! Claudia has put together a wonderful sampler pack for you that includes 12 sheets of 6x6 for only $3.00!! You get 2 of each pictured. There are two different finishes on these papers: 2 glittered finish & 4 regular finish.

My card the NEW Fancy Anya by The Greeting Farm that can also be found in the Claudia & Co store, {HERE}.

Recipe Items found in the Claudia & Co Store:
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Dear Lizzy Enchanted DP Collection (American Crafts); Stamps: Fancy Anya; Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Other: Pearls, Kioshi Buttons (Basic Grey), & Websters Page Bloomers

Make sure to stop by the Claudia & Co blog to see what the rest of the DT has created for you this week!!

There is still time to apply!!

Happy Stamping!!

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Claudia & Co Challenge #72

The Pink Elephant Challenge #92

"Red/Brown/Pink"


This weeks sponsor is Baby Bud Designs!!

My card uses the adorable "Chloe" Baby Bud!!

Recipe:
Paper: Pink Pirouette CS (SU!), Pure Poppy CS (PTI), Crazy Love DP Collection (Bo Bunny); Stamps: Chloe Baby Bud digi (Baby Buds), Mega Mixed Messages (PTI); Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa; Tools: Petite Oval & Petite Scallop Oval Nesties (Spellbinders), Tags Trio Nesties (Spellbinders), Paper Piercer, Copics, Faux Crochet Die-Namics Die; Other: Grosgrain Ribbon (SU!), Doily, Heart Rhinestones, Glitter, Foam Tape

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

Happy Stamping!!

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The Pink Elephant Challenge #92

Hugs & Kisses!!

Hello Everyone!!

Hope you all are having a FABULOUS weekend!!

I was able to sneak a little play time in and made another FUN card for the Whimsie Wednesday "Hugs & Kisses Challenge" that I am hosting over on the Whimsie Doodles blog!! My card uses the sweet Penelope image!!

Recipe:
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Kraft CS (PTI), Pure Poppy CS (PTI), Brown Bazzill CS, Crush DP Collection (Bo Bunny); Stamps: Penelope digi (Whimsie Doodles); Tools: Heart Border Punch (Martha Stewart), Petite Oval & Petite Scallop Oval Nesties (Spellbinders), Copics; Other: Doily, Grosgrain Ribbon, Pearls, Foam Tape

There is still time to play along!!

For more deets, head over to the Whimsie Doodles blog!!

Happy Stamping!!

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Hugs & Kisses!!

Happy Birthday!!

Happy Saturday Everyone!!

Today the Doodlelicious Divas are celebrating Melyssa's birthday over at Whimsie Doodles!! She is not only our fearless leader but a very sweet friend!!

Happy Birthday
Melyssa!!

Recipe:
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Brown Bazzill CS, Fine & Dandy Tickled Pink DP Collection (My Minds Eye); Stamps: Every Other Day Rubber Set (Whimsie Doodles), Mixed Messages (PTI); Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Memento Rich Cocoa; Tools: Classic Circle & Petite Circle Nesties (Spellbinders), Tags Trio Nestie (Spellbinders), Border Punch (Fiskars), Paper Piercer; Other: Grosgrain Ribbon, Buttons, Foam Tape

Make sure to head over to the Whimsie Doodles blog to see the rest of the birthday creations for Melyssa!!

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Whimsie Doodles is sponsoring the NEW Paper Craft Planet Sketch Challenge. There will be some Doodlelicious eye candy and a chance to win your choice of two (2) FREE images from Whimsie Doodles' January release!

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Happy Birthday!!

Claudia & Co SALE!!

Claudia is having a HUGE sale over at Claudia & Co to make room for all the NEW items she is ordering from Winter CHA!! The sale starts today and will end on January 28th.

Happy Stamping!!

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Claudia & Co SALE!!

Whimsie Doodles Feature Friday

Happy Friday Everyone!!

Today's Featured Stamps over at Whimsie Doodles are Penguin Hugs & Toadly!! Aren't they adorable??

I created this card for this weeks
"Hugs & Kisses"
Whimsie Wednesday Challenge!!

For more fabulous samples and to receive the 15% off Promo Code on these images, head over to the Whimsie Doodles blog!! Remember, this promotion ends tonight at Midnight!!

Happy Stamping!!

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Whimsie Doodles Feature Friday

By LORi Designs Challenge #2

Happy Thursday Everyone!!

It's time for a NEW Challenge over at By LORi Designs!! This weeks Color Combination is So Saffron, Real Red, Chocolate Chip & Kraft. You just need to create a card using this fun color combination!!

My card features the adorable NEW
Birthday Emma Puddle Jumper!!

Recipe:
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Kraft CS (PTI), Pure Poppy CS (PTI), So Saffron DP (SU!); Stamps: Birthday Emma Puddle Jumper (Lori Boyd/By LORi Designs); Tools: Classic Circle Nestie (Spellbinders), Lacey Circle Nestie (Spellbinders), Paper Piercer, Dots Embossing Folder (Sizzix); Other: Pearls, Foam Tape

Make sure to head over to the By LORI Designs blog to see the rest of the fabulous creations by the Design Team!!

We can't wait to see your fabulous creations!!

Happy Stamping!!

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By LORi Designs Challenge #2

Whimsie Wednesday Challenge #64

Happy Wednesday Everyone!!

This week I am hosting the Whimsie Wednesday Challenge over on the Whimsie Doodles blog!! I am challenging you with a "Hugs & Kisses" theme!! We can't wait to see all your cards inspired by the ones you love!!

My card uses the sweet NEW Penguin Hugs image!!

Recipe:
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Pure Poppy CS (PTI), DP Collection (Bo Bunny); Stamps: Penguin Hugs Digi (Whimsie Doodles); Tools: Classic & Scallop Square Nestie (Spellbinders), Classic & Petite Scallop Circle Nesties (Spellbinders), Tags Trio Nestie (Spellbinders), Copics, Paper Piercer; Other: Button, Twine, Rhinestones, Foam Tape

Looking for another fun challenge to play along with this week??

Make sure to check out today's post at the Creative Craft World blog. Whimsie Doodles is sponsoring their new 'Cute and Cuddly' challenge. There will be some Doodlelicious eye candy and a chance to win a $10 Gift Certificate to the Whimsie Doodles online store!

Happy Stamping!!

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Whimsie Wednesday Challenge #64

Claudia & Company Challenge #71

This week is a Color Challenge!!

The Design Team worked with the NEW "Modern Homemaker" collection by October Afternoon this week!! Claudia has put together a wonderful sampler pack for you that includes 12 sheets of 6x6 for only $3.00!! You get 2 of each pictured.

My card uses the adorable Emma Puddle Jumper created for Claudia & Co by Lori Boyd!! She is available in both Rubber and digi and can be found {HERE}.

Recipe Items found in the Claudia & Co Store:
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Modern Homemaker DP Collection (October Afternoon); Stamps: Emma Puddle Jumper Digi (Lori Boyd/Claudia & Co); Other: Kioshi Buttons (Basic Grey)

Have you heard??
If you are looking to join a fabulous DT look no further!!

Make sure to stop by the Claudia & Co blog to see what the rest of the DT has created for you this week!!

Happy Stamping!!

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Claudia & Company Challenge #71

WD's NEW Cupcake Leah!!

Hello Everyone!!

Melyssa over at Whimsie Doodles has been a busy girl again and just release this little sweetie!! Her name is Cupcake Leah!!

Recipe:
Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Solar White CS, Pure Poppy CS (PTI), Crazy Love Collection (Bo Bunny); Stamps: Cupcake Leah digi (Whimsie Doodles), Mixed Messages (PTI); Ink: Pure Poppy (PTI); Tools: Embossing Folder (Tim Holtz), Circle Punches, Copics; Other: Grosgrain Ribbon, Button, Floss, Pearl, Glitter, & Foam Tape

I played along with this weeks Sketch Challenge over at The Sweet Stop. As you can see I flipped the sketch to the right.

Happy Stamping!!

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WD's NEW Cupcake Leah!!

Claudia & Co NEW Release!!

Hello Everyone!!

Today we welcome a new artist, John Grutta, to the Claudia & Co family!! He has 4 NEW digital images being released.

My cards use the NEW Butterfly Swirls image!! I LOVE working with a monochromatic layout. To add that extra little touch I used Shimmer Spritz over the image. One of my Resolutions this year are to have more cards on hand so I am not scrambling when I need them. These are perfect examples.

Now head over to the Claudia & Company Blog to see what the rest of the Design Team has created for you and you may also find a FREEBIE from our new artist, John!!

Happy Stamping!!

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Claudia & Co NEW Release!!