Cupcakes Make Life Sweet

Good Morning!
Yesterday I was BUSY BUSY BUSY stamping the day away! I made a total of 11 cards!! I won't show you them all today...don't want to bore you...lol
I will show you the two cards I made for the Featured Stamper though.
This first one was a case of this card HERE.
It was a CAS card and I find them very difficult to make but that's why it's a challenge right?!
Here I've used the cute cupcakes from Taylored Expressions called For the Love of Cupcakes. I paper pieced the one cupcake with some Doodlebug paper.

My second card is a case of this card HERE. I had really wanted to try these cool flowers but just as I was starting my card, the laptop battery died. So I had to go from memory...lol
This is another CAS card...so not my typical style of card but I did enjoy making it.

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Happy Sunday!

Good Morning!
My first card is a SU! only card that uses Jen's SFYTT. I noticed after I cut the flower and butterfly out that I used Rich Razzleberry ink instead of Rose Red....rofl...oh well I wasn't going to cut it out again ;)

Stamps: For All You Do; Cardstock: Bermuda Bay, Rose Red, WW and Thoroughly Modern dsp; Inks: Rich Razzleberry, Bermuda Bay markers; Accessories: Butterfly punch, Scallop edge punch, Silver brads, Paper snips, Paper piercer, 1 3/4" circle punch, Dimensionals
My second card was made using one of the inspiration pieces on SCS yesterday. This card didn't turn out quite how I thought it would but I'm showing you anyway...lol
The inspiration picture I used had three girls in ruffled shorts on a beach.

Stamps: Seaside; Cardstock: White, Cool Caribbean, American Crafts dp(both sides); Inks: Memento Black; Accessories: Copics, Nesties, Ric Rac Ribbons, Dimensionals, Scalloped Edge Punch
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SU! only - WSC88

Hi again! I missed posting on Friday because I was super swamped getting ready for my last exam. I'm happy to report I got 92%...yeah! We crammed a bunch of stuff into a three week course that I swear people learn in a year...haha!
When I got home I had a box full of SU! goodness waiting for me! That order sure didn't take too long to get to me this time...love that!
I decided to play along with Jenn's Weekend Sketch Challenge #88.
This is a SU! only card that measures 5 x 5.

I ordered a couple designer papers that used colours that I don't normally use...like orchid opulence :) Maybe I'll need to actually order some of it now! It's funny how sometimes you get a designer paper that makes you like a colour you used to hate....now I'm saying I love OO...but it's growing on me now ;)
Stamps: Greenhouse Garden, Kind & Caring Thoughts; Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, Orchid Opulence, Old Olive, WW, Vellum Cardstock and Cottage Wall DSP; Inks: Orchid Opulence, Rich Razzleberry, Certainly Celery, Old Olive; Accessories: Butterfly Punch, Rich Razzleberry Ribbon, Scallop Edge Punch, Button, Linen Thread, Dimensionals
Thanks for stopping by again today! Scroll down for the My Time To Create Challenge.

My Time To Colour Challenge-SU only

Happy Saturday!
Last week the My Time Team skipped the challenge and took a little break but this week we are back!!
Lauren has a colour challenge for you and this was her inspiration piece for the colours.

From this I used Choc chip, Close to Cocoa, Apricot Appeal and the new in colour Melon Mambo.
I didn't use the bag as inspiration though ;) since this is a colour challenge.
This is a SU! only card.

Stamps: Branch Out, Kind & Caring Thoughts; Cardstock: Choc chip, Apricot Appeal, Close to Cocoa, WW and DSP; Inks: Choc chip, Close to Cocoa, Apricot Appeal, Melon Mambo; Accessories: Eyelet Border Punch, Oval Punches, Buttons, Linen Thread, Dimensionals
Now stop on by the My Time To Create Team Blogs and see what fabulous creations they have to share with you!

• Dana
• Jen
• Kendra
• Kristin
• Lauren
• Lisa
• MacKenzie
• Maria
• Odette
• Pam
• Tamara
• Tracey

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Thank You So Very Much

Good Morning!
Before studying last night I needed to relax...so what better way to do so?! Stamp, right?!
I created this SU! only card for the Sketch Challenge on SCS.
My Washington Apple DSP is almost gone :(
It's another paper I'll miss.

Stamps: Flight of the Butterfly; Cardstock: Riding Hood Red, So Saffron, WW and Washington Apple DSP; Inks: Pumpkin Pie, Bashful Blue, So Saffron; Accessories: Mat pack and Paper piercer, Riding Hood Red Satin Ribbon, Dimensionals
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Hope

Good Morning!
Super quick post again today as I'm studying....ugh! Three more days left of this course...yippeee!
This card was made using Julee's Mojo Monday 94 sketch.
I just adore this teddy bear image from the Beary Special stamp set that is available at Taylored Expressions. Isn't he sweet?!

Stamps: Beary Special; Cardstock: Not Quite Navy, Bashful Blue, Certainly Celery, WW and DSP; Inks: Memento Black; Accessories: Copics, Nesties, Olive ribbon, Martha butterfly punch, White brads, Dimensionals
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Celebrate!!

Today I'm playing in my first Jacksonbelle Embellishment Blog challenge!
It's a sketch ;)
I hope you will play along too! There's a PRIZE up for grabs so stop by the BLOG to find out all the details!
Here I've used some gorgeous Crate Paper Samantha Collection and also a fun cupcake from the Inkadinkado Birthday Cupcakes set.

Stamps: Birthday Cupcakes; Cardstock: Perfect Plum, Certainly Celery, WW and Crate Paper; Inks: Memento Black; Accessories: Copics, Nesties, Celery Ribbon, Stickles, Dew Drops, Dimensionals
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Good Morning Sunshine!

Good Monday Morning!
Did you have a wonderful weekend?! Mine was busy but relaxing at the same time....does that make sense...lol
I've got more SU! only cards and Good Morning Sunshine DSP to use up ;)
This first card was made for yesterday's Featured Stamper Sharon. You can see the card I cased HERE.
In case you are wondering why all my cards have been Thank-You's lately....it's because this Friday I finish up the course I've been taking and I'd like to have some cards to give to my instructors ;)

Stamps: Trendy Trees; Cardstock: White, Choc Chip, Good Morning Sunshine DSP; Inks: Choc chip, Pacific point, Summer sun, Kiwi kiss; Accessories: SAMJ, Circle punches, Word Window punch, Eyelet Border punch, Kiwi Ribbon, Mat pack and paper piercer, Dimensionals
My second card was made using Jen's SFYTT that you can find on her blog HERE.

Stamps: Trendy Trees; Cardstock: Pacific point, Kiwi kiss, WW and Good Morning Sunshine DSP; Inks: Choc chip, Kiwi kiss, Summer sun, Pacific point; Accessories: SAMJ, Pacific point ribbon, Silver brads, Mat pack and paper piercer, Dimensionals
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***Tonight at 10 pm Eastern you can start to order the newest stamps from All That Scraps***
***Today through July 12th you will find all Cosmo Cricket on sale at Jacksonbelle Embellishements***
Tomorrow I'll be participating in my first Jacksonbelle Challenge...be sure to stop back!

SU! only - Thanks So Much

Hello!
I was excited to show you these next couple of SU! cards. I have neglected my stuff as of late but yesterday I made time to play with them.
This SU! only card was made using the Inspiration Challenge piece found here. This card measures 5 x 5. The sentiment panel was made by snipping the ends with the curly label punch.

Stamps: Kind & Caring Thoughts, Branch Out; Cardstock: Bordering Blue, So Saffron, Ruby Red, WW; Inks: Close to Cocoa, Bordering Blue, So Saffron, Ruby Red; Accessories: Mat pack and Paper piercer, Silver brads, Curly Label Punch, Dimensionals
Here is another SU! only card made for Charmaine's WSC87. I am sooooooooooo going to miss this Good Morning Sunshine DSP when I've used it all up...sad eh? I know what you're thinking, move on Dawn ;)

Stamps: Cheep Talk, Trendy Trees; Cardstock: Pacific Point, Choc Chip, WW and Good Morning Sunshine DSP; Inks: Choc Chip, Pacific Point, Summer Sun, Pumpkin Pie; Accessories: Circle Punches, Mat pack and Paper piercer, Pacific Point Ribbon, Dimensionals
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Bee - Joyful

Diane aka Cookiestamper has come out with another super cute stamp set called Bumble B. Bear. This will be available tomorrow night at 10 pm Eastern at All That Scraps.
I wanted a colourful bumble bear so I coloured him to go along with the fun American Crafts DP.

Stamps: Bumble B. Bear; Cardstock: Bashful Blue, Choc Chip, White and American Crafts DP; Inks: Memento Black; Accessories: Copics, nesties, Oval punches, Curly label punch, Martha layering daisy punch, Stickles, Rhinestone, MM flower jewels, Dimensionals
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You're Fin-Tastic!

Happy Saturday!
Last night I worked on cleaning the house so I could spend TODAY doing a whole lot of nothing....well maybe some stamping ;)
This morning I'm sharing another All That Scraps preview with you.
This is Underwater Emma along with Underwater Sentiments.
Both will be available from ATS on July 6th at 10 pm Eastern. If you stop by the ATS Blog you can enter to win all the new sets!

Stamps: Underwater Emma, Underwater Sentiments; Cardstock: White, Bashful Blue, So Saffron, Pink Pirouette, DP; Inks: Memento Black, Pink Pirouette, So Saffron, Bashful Blue; Accessories: EK success border punch, circle nesties, buttons, thread, oval nesties, stickles, dimensionals
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Fishing for Compliments?

Good Morning!
Thank you for all the wonderful Anniversary Wishes yesterday :)
I'm sorry my post is short but I'm writing this up in between studying for another exam this afternoon :( Gosh....I haven't missed school at all...haha!
Today I am sharing two sneak peeks with you from All That Scraps.
This is Underwater Emma(no Emma though...lol but accessories) with Underwater Sentiments.
I've added some glossy accents to the fish and bubbles for dimension.

Stamps: Underwater Emma, Underwater Sentiments; Cardstock: White, River Rock, Real Red, DP; Inks: Memento Black; Accessories: Copics, Wavy Border Punch, Nesties, Glossy Accents, Dimensionals
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A Golden Thank You

Good Morning!
Today is Brian's and my 15th Wedding Anniversary!! Gosh how time flies when you're having fun!!!
Happy Anniversary Brian!
It's time to show you another All That Scraps preview. This one is a little out of my element in that I used black, vellum and embossing....three things I use very little of. I do like the end result though.
The stamp set is called Butterfly and it's by AmyR. It will be available from All That Scraps on Monday, July 6th at 10 pm Eastern.

Stamps: AmyR's Butterfly; Cardstock: Black, Gold, Vellum Cardstock; Inks: Versamark; Accessories: Detail Gold EP. Black Brads, Gold ribbon, Oval nesties, Dimensionals
Here is a card I made using the SC235 from yesterday. It's a SU! only card that used up some scraps.

Stamps: Cute & Curly; Cardstock: Choc chip, Regal rose, WW and Sweet Always dsp; Ink: Choc chip; Accessories: Curly label punch, Flower fusions, Silver brads, Dimensionals
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Chasing Butterflies

Good Morning!
HAPPY CANADA DAY to all my Canadian friends!
Today I have a couple of sneak peeks to share with you.
Both are made using a new set called Chasing Butterflies that will be available from All That Scraps on Monday, July 6th.
This first one was a challenge from Lesa. She asked us to make a card using Patriotic colours...well red and white it is! He sort of looks like a fox now eh?

This next card uses some pretty designer paper I found in my stash! Love the glitter all over it. Of course I then had to add glitter and pop up the little butterfly too! I tried not to cover up all the designer paper :)

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Kind & Caring Thoughts

Good Morning!
I've got a mostly SU! only card to share with you this morning.
Tomorrow is Canada Day and I'm not quite sure what our plans are...maybe playing a little volleyball and badminton in the backyard....hope it's gorgeous out!

Stamps: Kind & Caring Thoughts; Cardstock: Rich Razzleberry, So Saffron, WW and Razzleberry Lemonade DSP; Inks: So Saffron, Rich Razzleberry; Accessories: Swiss Dots embossing folder, Oval Punches, Scalloped edge punch, Paper piercer, Rich Razzleberry Polka Dotted ribbon(inside out), Dimensionals
Now I have a cute card using the Get Well Critters from All That Scraps. I used some Ivory Flower Soft that you can get from All That Scraps as well.
Stamps: Get Well Critters; Cardstock: White, Riding Hood Red, Old Olive, My Mind's Eye dp; Inks: Memento Black; Accessories: Copics, Flower soft glue, Flower soft Ivory, Buttons, Linen Thread, Oval nesties, EK success border punch, Dimensionals
Tomorrow begins the All That Scraps Sneak Peeks! Be sure to stop on by!

Bermuda Bay Butterfly

Good Morning!
Hope you had a wonderful weekend!
Yesterday Dawn Lusk, a fellow Dirty Dozen Alumni, was the Featured Stamper on SCS.
I chose to CASE her card HERE.

Stamps: Kind & Caring Thoughts; Cardstock: Black, Bermuda Bay, WW, Vellum cardstock; Inks: Bermuda Bay Marker; Accessories: SU butterfly die, Bermuda Bay polka dotted ribbon, Swiss dots embossing folder, Wavy Border punch, Rhinestones, Dimensionals
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Life is Good!

Last night my girlfriend and I went and saw The Proposal....what a funny movie! I laughed so much!! I can't wait for it to come out on video in a few months....lol
While doing all my chores around the house yesterday I took a break to work on the Inspiration Challenge on SCS. THIS is the piece I chose to work with.
From it I took the colours and also a girl image.

Stamps: She's All That; Cardstock: Brocade Blue, Sahara Sand, WW and Kraft dsp; Inks: Brocade Blue, Sahara Sand; Accessories: Mat pack and Paper piercer, Prima, Flower Punch, White Brad, Dimensionals
Now I'd like to show you Chloe's new pet....this is Fozzy Bear....he's a cute guinea pig but I'm not picking him up....I'll pet him but he's Chloe responsibility...and her dad's if she doesn't take care of it....since he bought it....haha!

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Howdy! My Time Challenge

Happy Saturday!!
I'm so excited that the weekend is HERE!!! I have two days to just relax and stamp if I want to....ahhhhh paradise eh?
Today is Lauren's My Time To Create Challenge and this week it's a colour challenge.

I decided to use Really Rust, Old Olive, More Mustard and Choc Chip for my colours.

Of course I wanted to use a Weiman Wrangler again too! This is Cowboy Ethan. You can buy the digi image HERE and all proceeds will be going to the Make A Wish Foundation.
While you are on the Pink Cat Studio web page...take a look at the total raised so far!!! It's amazing!! Thank you to everyone who has downloaded the images!

Digi Images: Cowboy Ethan; Cardstock: PTI white, Really Rust, Old Olive, Choc Chip, More Mustard DSP; Accessories: Copics, Star punches, Oval Nesties, Ribbon, Mat pack and Paper piercer, Antique Brad, Dimensionals
Now stop on by the My Team To Create Blogs(listed on my right side bar) and see what fabulous creation they came up with...I know it's amazing ;)
Have a WONDERFUL weekend!!!
ETA: Brenda just asked about using the digi image and I thought I'd answer here in case others have questions too :) When you download the image you can resize it to ANY size you like which is a nice feature...especially with sentiments that you want smaller to fit into say a punch you'd like to use. As for what I print on....it's usually just white cardstock. My printer doesn't like THICK cardstock so I usually use Whisper White, GinaK, Taylored Expressions or even Georgia Pacific from Walmart...lol
Hope I've helped Brenda...if not...shoot me an email!

Cupcakes Make Everything Better

Good Morning!
I'm so glad it's Friday and I have the next two days off! This commute I have right now is OUTRAGEOUS...I don't have patience for people and traffic...grrrr!
I also have an exam today and it's been years since I had to study for one...ack!
Wish me luck...haha!
On Monday Julee posts a Mojo sketch and it's been a couple of weeks since I was able to play along. This is what I created with it.

Stamps: Cupcakes Make Everything Better; Cardstock: Riding Hood Red, So Saffron, WW and Washington Apply dsp; Inks: Memento Bllack, So Saffron, Riding Hood Red; Accessories: Copics, Nesties, Ribbon, Wavy Border punch, Mat pack and paper piercer, Dimensionals
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Sneak Peek at a project...

Good Morning!
This is my second post for today....scroll down for my SU SCS sketch card :)
Today I have a project featured on the Stamp A Sweet Impression Blog....hop on over to check it out ;)
Here is a little sneak peek of it!

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