Relax...

and have FUN!
That's what I plan to do for the next several days in California! I don't know exactly what our plans are but we will enjoy ourselves!
This is a card I made a few days ago using Julee's Mojo112 sketch.
I really wanted to ink up the new set from Taylored Expressions called Luxurious Labels. There are some really wonderful images in this set and I can see myself making tons of homemade goodies with it this holiday season. The paper is from the October 20th KI kit. Isn't this Cosmo Cricket Earth Collections beautiful?

Stamps: Luxurious Labels; Cardstock: Prism, Buttercream, Cosmo Cricket DP; Inks: Memento Rich Cocoa, Creamy Caramel; Accessories: Sponges, Ribbon, Circle Nesties, Dimensionals, Stardust Stickles
Thanks for stopping by!
I've got posted scheduled while I'm away so I do hope you'll come back!

Joy - Sweet Sunday Sketch

This week has been flying by! LOVE it!
Last weekend I was able to play along with Karen Giron's (my Baker's Dozen teammate) Sweet Sunday Sketch that she posts on her blog.
I've been seeing this teal coloured Jolly By Golly designer paper everywhere and was so excited to find out that I HAD it in my stash! LOL! It was like Christmas when I made the discovery. I squealed with delight :)
I paired it up with some Prism papers. Sorry I don't know the colours, I can't find my swatch book :(
The image comes from the Wings of Joy stamp set that is available at Taylored Expressions. Some glossy accents were added to the berries.

Stamps: Wings of Joy; Cardstock: Prism, Choice Buttercream, Jolly by Golly dp; Inks: Memento Black; Accents: Copics, Nesties, Mat pack and Paper piercer, Glossy Accents, Dimensionals
Thanks for stopping by today!

Live Your Dream

Only TWO more sleeps until we leave for California!!
I spent a few hours yesterday morning working on some cards to share with you while I'm away ;)
I really liked how this one came out and couldn't wait to show you...lol
This mostly SU! card was made using Mercy's Sketch on her blog.

Stamps: Live Your Dream; Cardstock: Real Red, WW and Summer Picnic DSP; Inks: Real Red, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie; Accessories: Nesties, White Brads, Scalloped Edge Punch, Paper Piercer, Dimensionals
On a side note....Chloe really wanted me to share that she got the part of Mrs. Claus in the Christmas play! She is soooooooo excited!

Thanks Featured Stamper

Happy Monday!
Yeah! I stamped yesterday! It wasn't until dinner time that I did though....lol
I played along with the Featured Stamper on SCS. Christine had a wonderful card here that I chose to CASE. This is a SU! only card, using retired stuff ;)

Stamps: Branch Out, Live Your Dream; Cardstock: Real Red, WW and Summer Picnic DSP; Inks: Choc Chip, Old Olive, Real Red; Accessories: Real Red Ribbon, Modern Label Punch, Clip
Thanks for stopping by today!

Dirty Dozen Diva

Happy Sunday!
Whew! Soon I'll have a breather AND some stamping time!
I've been working on some DT commitments in my spare time, that you'll see while I'm away but in the meantime I'll share another one of my Dirty Dozen cards. This one is from August and I think the theme had something to do with bling. Forgive me for not having time to go look it up ;)
The stamp comes from a Unity set called Diva, I think....lol
I added stickles to her tiara and earrings.
There was something about this layout that I REALLY liked and I'm pretty sure a year ago, I used it often.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Swiss Pixie - Nora

Happy Friday!
I bet you are excited it's the weekend? Well I'm not...lol! I have to work the whole thing in order to get extra days off to go to California!! I know, you feel sorry for me, right? haha!
I have so much to do before leaving but I put it on the back burner in order to play along with a couple of SCS challenges yesterday morning.
This card was made using the SC253 and the WT243.
The Ways To Use It Challenge - It's a Stick Up!
I couldn't find any stickers in my stash, or at least any that I'd want to use....lol
So I made some snowflake stickers using the Xyron machine ;)
This Luxe DP has been in my drawer for about a year. Don't you love the pretty colour?
I stamped the Swiss Pixie Nora from All That Scraps in Memento Black and coloured her with some copics. Stardust stickles were added to her wings.

Stamps: Swiss Pixie Nora; Cardstock: PTI white, PTI aqua mist, Luxe DP; Inks: Memento Black; Accessories: Copics, Nesties, Snowflake Punch, Rhinestones, Xyron Machine
Thanks for stopping by today! I appreciate you comments!

Celebrate Life

This morning Taylored Expressions has released all the new sets!!! RUN on over and get yours ASAP ;)
I've got one last card to show you before you go though...lol
Celebrate Life has many wonderful images and sentiments that would be fabulous for an Autumn or Thanksgiving card. BUT I was in need of a birthday card for a man so I went a different route with the stamps.
I knew I wanted to use the October 20th KI kit for my card along with this yummy ribbon from SU! that I've been hoarding. I hope adding the bow didn't blow the card for a man?!

Check out what the Baker's Dozen cooked up today:

• Charmaine Ikach
• Denise Marzec
• Donna Baker
• Jackie Pedro
• Jami Sibley
  
• Jodi Collins
• Karen Giron
• Karen Motz
• Laura Fredrickson
• Laurie Schmidlin
• Sankari Wegman
• Sharon Harnist
• Taylor VanBruggen

Thanks for stopping by today!!! I have MOST of the day off so I plan to stamp stamp stamp!

Sweet Indulgence

Good Morning!
Last night when I got home from work I got right to stamping with my Taylored Expressions stamps and Spa Key Ingredients Kit!
Today's sneak peeks are of a cute new set called Sweet Indulgence. Cuppie is being pampered!
I've also used this month's Spa Key Ingedients.
A little about the KI kit:
Prism cardstock colors included are:
Intense Mint
Intense Pink
Frosted Kiwi
Razzleberry Light
Frosted Teal
The neutral is Choice Buttercream. The patterned paper is Whirlybird from the My Mind’s Eye Penny Lane collection! There will also be 5 yards of coordinating ribbon, beauty brads (blowdryers & lipstick), and an assortment of sheer flowers and leaves.
Look at this fun designer paper! Cuppie is busy getting a make-over...just what I need...lol

Ahhhh to have a few minutes to soak in the tub!

The Baker's Dozen:

• Charmaine Ikach
• Denise Marzec
• Donna Baker
• Jackie Pedro
• Jodi Collins
• Karen Giron
• Karen Motz
• Laura Fredrickson
• Laurie Schmidlin
• Sankari Wegman
• Sharon Harnist
• Taylor VanBruggen

All the stamps and Spa Key Ingredients Kit will be available tomorrow!! Bet you can't wait!

MFT November Guest Designer Challenge

Good Morning!
Today starts the Taylored Expressions sneak peeks. Unfortunately my stuff must be held up at customs again :(
Stop by all the Baker's Dozen blogs to see what fabulous creations they have to share with you! They are all listed on my sidebar.
Sneak peeks begin at 8 am Pacific time.
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Since I was home yesterday as Chloe was sick, I worked on a couple of cards using MFT images.
This first one uses the Scarf for Three set.

This next ones uses Baby It's Cold Outside.

These cards were also made for the MFT Guest Designer Challenge for November which was to make a mostly white card. This WAS a challenge for me as I normally use a lot of designer paper and colour on my cards.
Thanks for stopping by today!

Featured Stamper Cards

Good Morning!
So did you all have a wonderful Halloween weekend? Did you see many trick or treaters? I was super disappointed that we only had around 60 or so kids...now we have whacks of candy left over....NOT good :(
I ended up having to work a bit yesterday but while the race was on I stamped for the Featured Stamper Challenge on SCS. Jen was the FS yesterday and I decided to case her card here. Both the cards I made used Taylored Expressions stamps and papers.
This first card uses Wings of Joy.

This second card uses Christmas Blessings.

Thanks for stopping by today!!!
Don't forget that All That Scraps will be releasing the newest stamps TONIGHT at 10 pm Eastern!

TE October 20th KI kit card sketches

Happy Sunday!
Sorry I am late posting today but Chloe has been sick :( It's been a long couple of days...
Why do kids always get sick at night and seem fine during the day? lol
While she was laying down this afternoon I created a few cards using the October 20th KI kit from Taylored Expressions(with the exception of a few things).
This first one uses Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #42.

Stamps: Branching Out; Cardstock: Choice Buttercream, Prism, DP; Inks: Memento Rich Cocoa; Accessories: Copics, Wavy Border Punch, Mat Pack and Paper Piercer, Dimensionals
This next card uses Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge #104. The little chipboard bird was sprayed with Maya Mist that is available with the October 20th KI kit.

Stamps: none; Cardstock: Prism and DP; Inks: none; Accessories: Circle Nesties, Maya Chipboard Birds, Rhinestone, Maya Mist, Dimensionals
This last card uses Jen's Sketch For You To Try. Again I did no stamping!

Stamps: None; Cardstock: Prism, DP; Inks: Choc Chip Craft; Accessories: Buttons, Thread, Circle Nesties, Ribbon, Dimensionals
Thanks for stopping today! I'm off to take care of a sick kid.

Peace on Earth

Happy Saturday!
First thing I'd like to wish my sister a very happy birthday!!
It snowed the past few days but nothing is sticking....so far...lol
It'll be a cold night for Trick or Treating!
I've got another cute Swiss Pixie to share with you again!!! AmyR has come out with some fabulous Christmas Words as well.
Both of these new stamps will be available from All That Scraps on Monday at 10 pm Eastern.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Cupcakes

Ok so I can't make everything Christmas related....ha!
This little notebook was a gift from a friend and it's been on my alterable shelf for a long time! She always sends me things I can decorate but unfortunately I have little time these days for such projects.
I decided to make this for a friend that is a baker. I'm hoping he likes it and doesn't think it's too girly?! If so, he can give it to one of his staff maybe? I resisted making a bow or adding glitter/beads to the cupcake...lol
I did make a beaded pen to go with it though :)
Cupcake image is from Taylored Expressions and the sentiment is from Verve.

Stamps: Verve's Cupcake Affair, Taylored Expression's For The Love of Cupcakes; Cardstock: Prism Red, So Saffron, White, American Crafts DP; Inks: Memento Black; Accessories: Copics, Nesties, Mat pack and Paper piercer, Ribbon, Dimensionals
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Otis and Milo

I'm right on track for my Christmas card production and hoping that I can keep the same pace over the next month and a half...lol Each year my holiday list grows and grows. Not that I'm complaining but I always like to have a few extras on hand in case someone gives me one AND I forgot them :(
This card for today was made using a new set called Otis and Milo's Christmas. It will be available from All That Scraps on Monday at 10 pm Eastern.
I've been itching to use this new American Crafts Designer Paper. It's a little bit of a busy pattern paper but fun! The silver paper is actually the backside of the dp!!
This layout comes from this week's sketch on SCS.

Thanks for stopping by today! Have a FAB day :)

Live Simply

This morning I have another All That Scraps preview to share!
Diane aka Cookiestamper has come out with another adorable set! This one is called Country Shelf. There are a bunch of sweet images to add to your shelf along with some wonderful sayings.
I wanted to make a simple card and showcase the cute new stamps.

Thanks for stopping by today! Hope you have a great day!

Brrrr....it's mittens time!

Frosty Days~!
I'm pretty sure I bought this Penny Black snowman stamp a couple of years ago and sadly, it has never seen ink :( Or at least it didn't look like it had been used. Doesn't really matter either way. I just know he'll see tons of it this holiday season! Isn't he cute?!
This layout comes from Mercy's Sketch #45 on her blog here.
I pulled out some scraps of last years Frosty Days dsp from SU!

Thanks for stopping by today! Stay warm....I know I'm going to try....lol

Mando-Sayuri and Benji Preview

Good Morning~!
Well today we are expecting snow....blah! I'm out of window washer fluid and the drive to work is NOT going to be good...lol I'll be sure to get some before I drive home tonight ;) Hoping the snow doesn't last long.
Today's All That Scraps Preview is of a new set called Mando-Sayuri and Benji.
I've been wanting to use some of the SU! in colours and when I saw the flower I thought it would be perfect with Crushed Curry. To take away the brightness of this colour I paired it up with Soft Suede(another new in colour I haven't warmed up to).

Remember that the All That Scraps release is on Monday November 2nd at 10 pm Eastern. To have your chance at winning some of the new stamps stop by the ATS Blog ;)
Thanks for stopping by today!

Merry Christmas TESC88

Even though I worked last weekend I still managed to get some cards made to show you throughout the week. I *know* I could be saving them to show you later when I have nothing but I just can't....lol
This cute holiday card was made using Taylored Expressions new stamp set called Wings of Joy along with some fun Cosmo Cricket Jolly by Golly DP that is available in the Christmas Key Ingredients at Taylored Expressions too! The layout comes from Taylor's TESC88.

Stamps: Wings of Joy; Cardstock: Choice Buttercream, Prism, Jolly by Golly dp; Inks: Memento Black; Accessories: Copics, nesties, butons, thread, dimensionals
Thanks for stopping by!~ Be sure to scroll down for an adorable All That Scraps preview ;)

Good Cheer

I'm in love with Christine's Swiss Pixies and was so excited to see that she drew up more for the holiday season! Look at this one! Isn't she adorable!?! She's just so fun to colour :)
Some details...
I added stardust stickles to her wings, white flower soft to her pompom on her hat and popped up the image layer.

Stamps: Swiss Pixies, AmyR's Christmas Words; Cardstock: Wild Wasabi, Deep Red Prism, Shimmery White, DP; Inks: Memento black; Accessories: Copics, Eyelet Border Punch, Nesties, Rhinestones, Ribbon, Stickles, Flower Soft, Dimensionals
Remember that the new stamps will be available from All That Scraps on Monday at 10 pm Eastern :)

Merry Pastel Christmas

I'm loving the soft pastel colours for holiday cards. I've never really been a traditional holiday colours card maker anyway...lol
When I was looking for a card to CASE for the Featured Stamper yesterday, I came across THIS card of Rachel's. Using buttons for this Unity tree stamp has always been a fave of mine to do too! Rachel had a great layout so I used that and added a few extra layers, changed the theme to Christmas and soft pastel colours. I even sponged! That's something I rarely do.

Stamps: Unity's Giggle Grove, Taylored Expression's Holiday Wonder; Cardstock: PTI Aqua Mist, Lemon Tart, Vintage Cream, Cosmo Cricket's Jolly by Golly dp; Inks: Memento Rich Cocoa, Aqua Mist; Accessories: Nesties, Sponges, Sweet Blush Ribbon, Buttons, Thread, Dimensionals
Thanks for stopping by. Scroll down to see my ATS preview ;)

Wishing You...

Good Morning!
Today starts this month's All That Scraps previews. There will be several days of cuteness before the release on Monday November 2nd at 10 pm Eastern.
First up is Fairy Sweet - Tangle.
I wanted to make a sweet holiday card with her. Some cotton candy stickles were added to her skirt. The sentiment is a sneak peek of Amy's new Christmas Words...you'll be seeing more of them in the days to come ;)

Stamps: Fairy Sweet Tangle, AmyR's Christmas Words; Cardstock: Pretty in Pink, Aqua Mist, Shimmery White, DP; Inks: Memento Black; Accessories: Copics, Modern label punch, Snowflake punch, Cotton candy stickles, Scalloped edge punch, paper piercer, Rhinestones, Ribbon, Dimensionals
Thanks for stopping by today!

JOY

Good Morning!!
Last night before sitting down to watch the Oiler's hockey game I did some stamping!!! LOL I asked Brian to move my stamping table over a bit so I can SEE the tv!! I took Cindy's advice ;)
This card measures 4.25 x 4.25 and uses Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenge #103.
I found some of last year's My Mind's Eye holiday designer paper on my shelf and I was so excited! This was my FAVE last year for sure!!! The fun colours are so me!
The JOY image from Wings of Joy, available from Taylored Expressions, had not seen ink yet and this little card was the perfect time to use it.

Stamps: Wings of Joy; Cardstock: Choice Buttercream, Prism, MME DP; Ink: Memento Black; Accessories: Copics, Nesties, Snowflake Punch, Self Adhesive Pearl, Dimensionals
Thanks for stopping by today!

Friendship

Happy Weekend Friends!
Too bad it's my weekend to work....lol!
I haven't had a chance to stamp because it's been a couple days filled with sports on tv in the evenings and I can't see the tv from my stamp area. Luckily, I haven't shared this card that I made using Mercy's sketch this week.
I pulled out Boatloads of Love!!! If you've been following my blog for sometime, you'll know this is one of my all time favourite stamps from SU!

Stamps: Boatloads of Love; Cardstock: Pumpkin Pie, So Saffron, WW and Washington Apple DSP; Inks: Memento Black; Accessories: Copics, Nesties, Scalloped edge punch, Kaiser Rhinestones, Dimensionals, Riding Hood Red Ribbon
Thanks for stopping by today~! Have a wonderful weekend!