Southern Yankee Crafter

FBW187 Embossing!

2012-01-25T06:45:00.003-05:00

For some reason, I wound up with a similar color scheme today as I did with last week! And, I used the same stamp set! I felt so guilty that this beautiful SU set -- Precious Butterflies -- wasn't getting any love at all!

This week our challenge at Flutter By Wednesday is to use any kind of embossing. Well, I had to use both wet and dry embossing...why not, right? My embossing tool hadn't been used in a while, so "it" was happy to accommodate! I used an old lilac from Stampin' Up for the flourish, a purple glitter embossing powder from Judykins, and a dry embossing template from Cuttlebug for the edge of the Elegant Eggplant (a little harder to see)!

If you would like to join us this week, please feel free to do so! You can upload your cards HERE! Thank you for stopping by today!

Card Details:
Stamps: Precious Butterflies by SU
Paper: DSP 6x6 pack in color by SU; Wisteria Wonder and Elegant Eggplant by SU
Ink: Elegant Eggplant by SU; Versamark for embossing
Accessories: SU ribbon; Cuttlebug embossing border folder; SU punches; Judykins and SU embossing powders

PTT52 A Photo and Color Combo!

2012-01-24T07:55:00.004-05:00

We have two choices for fun this week at Party Time Tuesdays--a color combo and a photo inspiration! You can choose one or both if you would like this week. I have chosen to do both, and I have the adorable Breezy from Paper Pretties to share with you today! He is a cutie, and I've worked with him before! In addition, we are being sponsored by Digital Delights this week. And, don't forget there are always prizes to be had at the party! Join us!

If you would like to join us this week at Party Time Tuesdays, please see the photo and color combination pictured above. You can upload your cards HERE! Thanks for stopping by today!

Card Details:
Stamps: Breezy by Paper Pretties

Paper: Bo Bunny dp; Early Espresso and Kraft by Stampin' Up

Ink: Pool Party by SU for sponging

Accessories: Copic markers; Nestabilities; ribbon; Martha Stewart snowflake punch

Paper Pretties Monday Challenge - Valentine's Day

2012-01-23T07:45:00.002-05:00

Will You Be Mine? That is the question! This week at Paper Pretties our Monday challenge is to make a Valentine's Day card! And, I have pulled out all the hearts, I mean stops! This little cutie is called Q-pig, and he is ready and well-aimed! The sentiment is one of three that will complement this little guy!

If you would like to join in the fun this week, please visit HERE for more information and to upload your card! Thanks for stopping by!

Card Details:
Stamps: Q-pig by ARTish for Paper Pretties; sentiment by Paper Pretties
Paper: K&Co. Valentine's Day paper; Target V-Day paper; Real Red and Pink Pirouette by Stampin' Up
Ink: Pink Pirouette for sponging
Accessories: Copic markers; Nestabilities; Creative Memories heart punch; SU border punch

FBW186 Just For You!

2012-01-18T08:10:00.002-05:00

Hello Flutter By fans...I'm trying to inject a little spring into my January! I love this Wisteria Wonder from Stampin' Up, and technically this card is all Stampin' Up with the exception of using Nestabilities to cut my scalloped circles. The designer paper is from a pack called Woodland Walk, and it was on SU's clearance rack...great deals to be had there!

We would love to have you join us this week at Flutter By Wednesday! It is an open challenge this week--just don't forget your butterfly, angel, or fairy! Upload your card and gather more information HERE!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Card Details:

Stamps: Precious Butterflies by SU

Paper: Woodland Walk DSP, Wisteria Wonder, Early Espresso and Naturals Cream by SU

Ink: Wisteria Wonder, Pear Pizzazz, and Garden Green by SU

Accessories: Wisteria Wonder ribbon by SU; Bow Easy; Nestabilities; SU 1 3/4 inch circle punch

PTT51 Happy Birthday from Stampendous!

2012-01-17T07:32:00.002-05:00

Welcome to the party!! This is our 51st challenge at Party Time Tuesdays, and we are celebrating birthdays this week! So, bring out your birthday projects and cards and join us this week HERE!

We have a wonderful sponsor this week -- Stampendous! They furnished us with a clear set of stamps, and I was able to get back into my vintage groove a bit this week! The set is aptly called Time Flies, and we were also given color fragments (mine in sage). It was fun to figure out a way to showcase them.

I built my card around the sage colored fragments, and I used it as sort of a ribbon of fragments. To adhere them, I simply ran a line of Crystal Effects from Stampin' Up across the paper. I poured it on and shook off the excess. Voila!

Thanks for stopping by today...I hope you will join the party this week!

Card Details:
Stamps: Time Flies Perfectly Clear set from Stampendous
Paper: Webster's Pages designer paper; Early Espresso and Naturals Cream from Stampin' Up
Ink: Early Espresso and Sage by Archival Ink
Accessories: Stampendous Frantage sage color fragments; Martha Stewart border punch; Crystal Effects by SU

FBW185 Say Goodbye to the Winter Blahs!!

2012-01-11T02:00:00.001-05:00

And, say hello to some sunshine!! I just couldn't resist this awesome paper in the background from Basic Grey from their Bittersweet line! It is bright and cheerful, and couple that with some blinding glitter ribbon, and you can help but have a sunny disposition!

Our challenge this week at Flutter By Wednesday is to get rid of the winter blahs and inject some bright colors into your card! It's amazing what a little "sunshine" can do, even if it is manufactured! If you would like to play along with us this week, please upload your card HERE!
And, as always, don't forget to include a butterfly, angel, or fairy on your creations!!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Card Details:
Stamps: Valentine Girly by Whimsy and Stars Studio; sentiment by Woodware USA
Paper: Bittersweet by Basic Grey; Black and Pink Pirouette by Stampin' Up
Ink: Cherry Cobbler for the sentiment
Accessories: Copic markers; Quickutz dies; holiday ribbon from Joanns;

PTT50 A Little Birdie Told Me...

2012-01-10T02:00:00.000-05:00

...to fall in love today! And, not to mention that today is actually "Save the Eagles Day," so we have a bird themed week for you! This little lovely is called Birds Couple from The Paper Shelter...they have such adorable digi stamps...you have to check them out! I always think of Cardinals and Blue Jays as polar opposites, so I decided to have them fall in love on my card! And, I carried it over into the colors that I incorporated into the card!

We are also being sponsored this week by The Digi Doodle Shop...did you know that they have 99cent digi deals? Check them out, too!

If you would like to join us this week at Party Time Tuesdays, you can get more information and upload your card HERE.

Card Details:

Stamps: Birds Couple by The Paper Shelter

Paper: Picadilly by Basic Grey; Marina Mist and Whisper White by Stampin' UP

Ink: Pink Pirouette for sponging on image

Accessories: Copic markers; Nestabilities; SU ribbon; Martha Stewart corner punch; unknown charm; Bow Easy

Paper Pretties Monday Challenge -- Get Well Soon!

2012-01-09T06:46:00.003-05:00

It's just another Manic Monday!! Busy week ahead...I hope this doesn't become me at the end of the week!! Welcome to another challenge at Paper Pretties! Our challenge this week is to make a Get Well Soon card...I often don't have one of these on hand, and sometimes it doesn't fit the bill! This one is a cute little image called Sick Puppy...awwww...don't you just want to give him a big squeeze so he feels better?

If you would like to join us this week for our challenge, please visit HERE for more information and to upload your card! Thanks for stopping by today!

Card Details:

Stamps: Sick Puppy by Paper Pretties

Paper: Assorted Basic Grey scraps; Kraft and Chocolate Chip from Stampin' Up

Ink: Pacific Point for sponging on ribbon slide paper

Accessories: Copic markers; Nestabilities; ribbon; EK Success border punch

We are happy to be HOPPING and FLUTTERING again with Bugaboo!!

2012-01-04T02:00:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year to all of our Flutter By Wednesday fans! Thank you so much for sticking with us during the month of December while we had a little break! Thank you also for playing along in our month-long challenge on the FBW blog! Our challenge this week is Anything Goes, and you can play along HERE. There are incentives involved here, so you want to check them out!!

In addition to our challenge this week, we have a treat for you today! We have a blog hop, and we get to introduce you to some new team members! And, wait for it, we have a sponsor, too -- Bugaboo Stamps! They provided our design team with some of the most adorable images!

First, we welcome some newbies and some oldbies to our team -- Karen, Lynette, Leanne, and Suzanne!

Here is our blog hop order today:

FBW Blog
Michelle VP
Karen
Suzanne
Lynette
Amanda
Leanne
Kristie
Mary
Nancy - YOU ARE HERE
Michelle
Danni
Harriet
Anna

Card Details:
Stamps: BBBugs Butterfly by Bugaboo Stamps
Paper: Kioshi by Basic Grey; Elegant Eggplant by SU
Ink: none
Accessories: Copic markers; Nestabilities; May Arts ribbon; Martha Stewart Border Punch; Bow Easy

Party Time Tuesdays (PTT49) - Something New in the New Year

2012-01-03T02:00:00.000-05:00

Our theme this week at Party Time Tuesdays is "something new" that we received over the holidays! Well, can you believe that the only craft things that I received new were two trays to hold my Cricut cartridges. Well, that doesn't translate well into a card using something new, does it? However, the images that I have used in both of my cards are new, and I have never used them. In fact, my second card is made from an image from a company that I have never worked with before. That definitely qualifies as NEW! We are being sponsored this week by the Waxed Fruit Company, and they have some awesome images! I also did a card with an image from Crafts and Me, as they are another of our sponsors this week!

We hope that you will join us this week to party with the party planners! If you would like to upload your card or find more information, please visit HERE. There are always amazing prizes to be handed out!

Card Details:

Stamps: (card 1) Gift of Winter by Crafts and Me; (card 2) Bunny Eggs by Waxed Fruit Company

Paper: (card 1) Picadilly by Basic Grey, Daffodil Delight and Marina Mist by SU; (card 2) Kioshi by Basic Grey, Elegant Eggplant by SU

Ink: Daffodil Delight by SU for sponging on both cards

Accessories: Copic markers; Nestabilities; ribbon; SU punches; rubons

Paper Pretties Monday Challenge - Clean and Simple

2012-01-02T02:00:00.000-05:00

What a way to start off the new year! A clean and simple card with a hip-shaking Zumba hippo!! It doesn't get better than that!! I actually used an earlier sentiment to go with my lovable Hippo, so these sentiments are very versatile! And, you have to love Simmons the mouse with his hoard of junk food! Boy, I've had my fill of that lately! So, it's time to dust off the sneakers, hunt for the food scale, and whip our bodies back into shape for 2012! Swimsuit season isn't that far off!

ZaZa Zumba

Simmons

If you would like to play along with us this week, please visit HERE for more information! Clean and Simple is the theme!! Thanks for stopping by!

Card Details:

Stamps: ZaZa Zumba by Paper Pretties

Paper: Kioshi by Basic Grey; Elegant Eggplant by Stampin' Up

Ink: Lavendar Lace for sponging

Accessories: Copic markers; Nestabilities; May Arts ribbon; SU border punch

PTT48 Anything Goes!!

2011-12-27T08:13:00.003-05:00

Hello everyone! I hope you aren't all partied out because the party is going strong at Party Time Tuesdays! We have some fabulous sponsors this week -- My Mind's Eye (paper), 3 Girl Jam (ribbon), and my image is from 2 Cute Rubber Stamps! We are also sponsored by Karen's Doodles, and we have a prize from My Pink Stamper!! That is one rock-solid lineup, don't you think?

I tried to mirror my tree in the image with the trees on my paper...the red just offset it a bit! I loved this cute little tree, and she was fun to color! I hope that you all had a Merry Christmas and will continue to prosper in the New Year!

Join us HERE with your anything goes creation!

Card Details:

Stamps: sentiment from Paper Pretties; Girly Holiday Tree by 2 Cute Rubber Stamps

Paper: 12 Days of Christmas by My Mind's Eye; Real Red and Garden Green by Stampin' Up

Ink: Real Red for sponging

Accessories: crinkly ribbon by 3 Girl Jam; Cuttlebug embossing folder; Copic markers; Bow Easy; Stampin' Up oval punches

Paper Pretties Monday Challenge - Winter Wonderland

2011-12-26T08:05:00.003-05:00

Has everyone recovered from Christmas? We had a really low-key day yesterday! We woke up at 7, Meredith was done opening presents at 7:20, and we were off to church by 8:15. When we arrived home around 10 or so, it was just the beginning of the laziness of the day! I love days like that!

Today, our Monday challenge at Paper Pretties is Winter Wonderland. I've chosen this little cutie named Breezy to play with today! He is a bargain as he comes with the image and three sentiments! The paper is from the line 12 Days of Christmas from My Mind's Eye, and I just love it! It is so bright and cheerful for the holidays! The image is cut out using a Nestabilitiy image that is specific to Scrap-mart.com. The snowflakes are leftovers from the snowflake border behind the image.

If you would like to join in the fun, please upload your card HERE. Thanks for stopping by today!

It's a Birthday Blog Hop, Prettie Style! Merry Christmas!

2011-12-25T00:00:00.002-05:00

Merry Christmas to all! I hope you are enjoying the holiday with your families...I know that we are! One of our team mates is celebrating a birthday today -- Lawren Fowlkes! I hope that you can hop with us today and celebrate her birthday with her! I made the sentiment especially for today, and I just had to combine Christmas!!

The lineup is as follows:

Paper Pretties Blog
Frances Byrne
Amber Hillman
Heather Lee-Reppen
Jennifer Greco
Kristine Reynolds
Lynda Benden
Cely Smith
Jackie Rakoski
Lisa Rasmussen
Melissa Craig
Nancy Bush - you are here!
Stephanie George
Lawren Fowlkes

Merry Christmas to you all!

Party Time Tuesdays #47 - Ribbons, ribbons, RIBBONS!!

2011-12-20T02:00:00.000-05:00

Welcome to the party!! Are you all ready for the holidays, if that is what you celebrate? December always seems to be a mad dash! Our daughter still has three days of school this week with her party and a special mass being tomorrow. Unfortunately, all of her friends in public school have been out since last Friday, so she is feeling a little left out. She just keeps telling them that she gets a longer spring break than they do! Gotta love 7 year old logic!

Our challenge this week at Party Time Tuesdays is to use ribbon on our creations. We are sponsored again this week by My Mind's Eye and 3 Girl Jam, and our stamps are sponsored by

both The Greeting Farm and Bugaboo Stamps. Half of our team worked on either image. I have this adorable one from Bugaboo! I just love the little reindeer! I have kept the style of the card simple by accenting the image with the ribbon! The color of this ribbon is called Mistletoe...very apropos! If you would like to join us and have a chance to win, please upload your card HERE!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Paper Pretties Monday Challenge - Red, white, and a color of your choice!

2011-12-19T08:30:00.002-05:00

I wanted to go for a little different shape for my card this week! We have a color choice this week -- red, white, and another color. I chose green! I ended up not having any time to be able to make my Christmas cards this year, so I guess I'm not burned out yet! The few that I have will go to our close family.

This little cutie is Emalina, and she comes with four sentiments for you to choose from. I used Nestabilities to cut out the scalloped shapes. Then, I used my Creative Memories circle cutter to cut the shape of the card. The "pearls" around the card are made using my gold and silver Viva Decor pearl pens. Love them!

If you would like to join us this week, please visit HERE for more details! Thanks for stopping by today!

My late posts!! Partying with PTT

2011-12-17T08:20:00.003-05:00

I'm afraid that I have to ask all of you for forgiveness. December is literally kicking my behind! I seem to barely be home, and my house is only about an eighth decorated for Christmas. I believe that this my be my craziest December on record! However, I'm trying to find some balance and not become stressed out! I refuse to act like Scrooge! That being said, I hope that all of you are enjoying the month. I'm also trying to remain centered and remember that we as a family are celebrating Jesus' birth, and that now is a perfect time to reflect on how we can share our time, talents, and bounty with those who go without.

My two above cards are for this week's and last week's (hangs head in shame) Party Time Tuesdays posts. They were featured on time on the blog, but craziness prevented me from posting them on here. We were so graciously sponsored by My Mind's Eye with a fantastic pack of paper this month. Aren't the colors gorgeous. And, we have amazing images from Paper Makeup and The Paper Shelter!! All of these sponsors are just wonderful people who make wonderful products! The last sponsor provided us with the lucious ribbon--3 Girl Jam, and the colors we were given were Holly Berry and Mistletoe! It's not too late to join in the fun and win some prizes at Party Time Tuesdays! You can enter your card HERE!

I will see you on Monday for Paper Pretties!!

Paper Pretties Monday Challenge

2011-12-12T07:44:00.003-05:00

Well, it is getting closer to Christmas, and everything seems to be running at a feverish pace. Hopefully, I can remember to breathe and enjoy the season with friends and family. I did get to have a fun night out with some of my stamping buddies last week, so that was a definite highlight!

This week, we have a challenge to use ribbon on our creations. This is one of my new ones I received in a Stampin' Up order...love the scalloped polka dots! I have used one of this week's new releases--Oh Tiny Tree. Isn't it adorable? I knew that I had to choose that one! The paper is from an old pack of Basic Grey called Mistletoe and Pear. I just adore it, and I've been taking it out lately! The image is colored with Copics, and I've used a Nestie shape to cut it out!

If you would like to join us this week, please visit HERE for more details and to upload your card!

Paper Pretties Monday Challenge - the 12 Days of Christmas!

2011-12-05T10:45:00.003-05:00

Welcome to Monday!! December has seriously ramped up in the Bush household (as if I needed it to get busier!), and we are in full swing with some of our halls decked! Well, we have a tree, and sometimes, that is half the battle! Later in the week, I'll post a project that I have been working on using all of my ribbon scraps! It has been a good "in front of the TV" project!

This week at Paper Pretties we have a challenge called the 12 Days of Christmas. So, make your card to reflect some aspect of the 12 days of Christmas. Mine is a bit roundabout, but it reminds me of all of the birds in the song, and this is a likely tree that they are on! A little lame, but you get the picture...you can fit most anything into that theme! If you would like to play along, please upload your card HERE!

Thanks for stopping by today!

FBW182 A Fluttery Recipe for you!

2011-11-30T12:39:00.003-05:00

Welcome fluttery fans...we are cooking up some fun for you this week! We have a fluttery recipe -- one part lace, 3 parts flowers, one dash of blue, and garnished with at least one butterfly! Doesn't that sound YUMMY? If you would like to join us, you can visit HERE for more details and to upload your card! Don't forget to have your angel, fairy, or butterfly on the card!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Card Details:

Stamps: greeting by Woodware USA; Stampendous image

Paper: Bo Bunny dp; Kraft and Night of Navy by SU

Ink: Night of Navy by SU; Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Copic markers; Nestabilities; Martha Stewart punches; rhinestones; lace

PTT44 - Anything Goes

2011-11-29T07:43:00.002-05:00

Hello! It's Tuesday, and it is time to party at Party Time Tuesdays this week! I have two cards to feature for you...my card for this week (above), and my card from last week (below). We have an anything goes challenge this week, and we are featuring some awesome stamps from Crafts and Me and products from Viva Decor! On my card above, I was able to use the Viva Decor embossing creme! Wow, it was amazing! I did have a booboo, but that was my fault! Trying to cover it up always makes for an interesting combo of things. I actually used a copper Viva Decor Pearl Pen to help hide it! The way that the embossing creme puffs up is gorgeous! The photo doesn't do it justice!

My second card features stamps from Simply Betty. I requested the mermaid, not really thinking through the fact that our challenge theme last week was snow! So, I had to get a little creative, and I created my own snow globe! Too funny! I even had to create a base for it with one of my Nestability shapes! The background paper is from a 6x6 Bo Bunny pack, and the cardstock is Marina Mist and Soft Suede.

If you would like to join us this week, you can upload your creation HERE. Thanks for stopping by today!

Bugaboo and Paper Pretties United!!

2011-11-26T07:00:00.000-05:00

We have a combined challenge today with Bugaboo and Paper Pretties! Our Paper Pretties team is playing along with the Bugaboo team in this special challenge -- silver, black and bling! You can't get more festive than that, now can you? I was privileged to work with this adorable image -- Ava, Mistletoe Fairy! I just adore her. I had to give her some color, but I believe that the sparkle on the two background papers will more than make up for the silver and black bling!

The image is colored with Copic markers, and I've highlighted the image by using a Nestability to cut it out! The border punch on the black glitter paper is from Martha Stewart. If you would like to play along with the Bugaboo challenge, please visit HERE for more details!

Thanks for stopping by today!

A Prettie Birthday Hop - Happy Birthday, Kristine!!

2011-11-24T07:28:00.004-05:00

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!! Today, we are also celebrating Kristine's birthday here at Paper Pretties!! We have a birthday hop in her honor, and here is the lineup:

Paper Pretties Blog
Frances Byrne
Amber Hillman
Heather Lee-Reppen
Jennifer Greco
Taylor Usry
Cely Smith
Jackie Rakoski
Lawren Fowlkes
Nancy Bush - you are here
Stephanie George
Kristine Reynolds (the birthday girl!!)

Thanks for stopping by...Happy Birthday, Kristine!!

Card Details:

Stamps: Party Cupcake and sentiment by Paper Pretties
Paper: Life of the Party by Basic Grey; Chocolate Chip and Kraft by Stampin' Up
Ink: Early Espresso by SU
Accessories: Copic markers; Nestabilities; SU punches

FBW181 - It's a PRETTIE Day!!

2011-11-23T09:35:00.003-05:00

Hello Flutter By Wednesday fans!! We have a pretty day, make that a Paper Prettie day here at FBW! Our challenge is open, and we are being sponsored by Paper Pretties! We were furnished with some fabulous images to play with this week...thanks to Heather!

If you would like to play along with us this week, please visit HERE for more details and to upload your card! Don't forget to include your butterfly, angel, or fairy on your creation!

Thanks for stopping by today!

Paper Pretties Monday Whatnots with a Birthday Hop!

2011-11-21T00:00:00.000-05:00

Today, my post is two-fold! I have a new release from ARTish, and we get to celebrate her birthday, PRETTIE style! Our challenge this week is to incorporate black, gold, and bling on our cards. My bling is a whole lot of glitter and shimmer! The ribbon and cardstock are shimmery, and the black background paper is glittery! You can't get shinier than that, now can you?

If you would like to participate in our challenge this week, you can visit HERE. And, if you would like to hop with us, here is the order today:

Paper Pretties Blog
Frances Byrne
Amber Hillman
Heather Lee-Reppen
Jennifer Greco
Kristine Reynolds
Taylor Usry
Cely Smith
Jackie Rakoski
Lawren Fowlkes
Lisa Rasmussen
Melissa Craig
Nancy Bush - you are here!
Stephanie George
ARTish (the birthday girl!!)

We are so glad that you joined us today! Have a wonderful week!

It's a PRETTIE Blog Hop!!

2011-11-18T00:00:00.000-05:00

We have a PRETTIE awesome birthday today!! Taylor Usry is having a birthday, and we are celebrating it the Paper Pretties way...with a blog hop! Taylor, have a very happy birthday! We hope you enjoy your day and all of these lovely cards.

Paper Pretties Blog
Frances Byrne
Amber Hillman
Heather Lee-Reppen
Jennifer Greco
Kristine Reynolds
Cely Smith
Jackie Rakoski
Lawren Fowlkes
Lisa Rasmussen
Melissa Craig
Nancy Bush
Stephanie George
Taylor Usry (the birthday girl!!)

I have to apologize a bit about my card! It is a true comedy of errors! I have a hurt leg that I have to stay off of, so I am stuck in either the bed or on the couch. I hobbled up late to make my card into the craft room where I knew I could sit down and do it. Well, I finished. And, I realized that my camera is in the car, in the rain, and the cold. So, I take out my phone. Well, for whatever crazy reason, there are these gray lines throughout the picture when I take it in the usual place. My craft room is a mess...everywhere. I take the picture on my nearest surface...my Scor-Pal! YIKES...then, I email it to myself. I'm so hi-tech! Not my best picture effort, but I love the card!

Thanks for stopping by today!

FBW180 Fluttering in LaLa Land!!

2011-11-16T07:20:00.003-05:00

I finally have my first image from LaLaLand Crafts. I've always thought they were adorable, so when I saw that my local scrapbooking store was carrying them, I snatched this little cutie up! Today, our challenge at Flutter By Wednesday is an open one. Don't forget to include your fairy, butterfly or angel--that is the important part! If you would like to join us this week, you can find more details and inspiration HERE.

We have a new member on our team -- Amanda! Please show her some fluttery love! We are also joined by the effervescent and talented -- Jessica Diedrich. So much fun this week!!

Card Details:
Stamps: Faerie Marci by LaLaLand Crafts
Paper: Picadilly by Basic Grey; Pear Pizzazz and Rose Red by Stampin' Up
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Copic markers; Nestabilities; Viva Decor Ice White Pearl Pen; SU ribbon

PTT42 A sketch for you!!

2011-11-15T02:00:00.000-05:00

Our Sponsors this week are:

VIVA DECOR

Viva Decor world headquarters and production facilities are located in Bad Salzuflen, which is situated in the eastern part of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. Here new ideas are born, new products are developed, tried and tested and delivered to the international market. Our wide product range includes colors and modeling materials for home decoration, for product design, and accessories for all types of craft projects. Viva Decor is managed by Ingrid Pott and Andreas Franken. For them creativity and innovation build the basis of the company. They have built Viva's reputation on product quality and reliability, combined with ongoing development and improvement. All viva products are crafted with the customerâ€™s needs in mind. Viva Decor products can be found at craft and art supply retailers throughout the world. All America Supply DBA Viva US is the exclusive US distributor for all Viva products. Viva US provides the Viva Decor product line with domestic US Inventory, shipping, and packaging from our large climate controlled PA warehouse. Viva US provides customer service, support and product education nationwide from our Philadelphia location.
Prize:
2 pearl pens, 2 glitter pens,
and 2 embossing creams

GILLI STAMPS

anaRydesign is a design house of scrapbooking and craft products. It is also the home of the ‘Gilli’ line of deep-etched rubber stamps. ‘Gilli’ is a collection of rubber stamps for you to make your own. Endless creativity is in your hands! Bring Gilli with you on your journey into the imaginative and artistic world of paper crafts and let her join in on the fun!
Prize:
Gilli Goodie Bag

STITCHY THE BEAR

Hi my name is Stitchy and I am Co-Owner of Stitchy Bear Stamps...we started this store April 1st, No Fooling haha..I live in upstate New York with my husband and two TEENAGE adults haha, I do say that loosely as they think they run the show here, NOT...

I been creating stamps for a little less than a year now and I am totally addicted to the craft..I started about 4 years ago making digital scraps and I knew there was much more out there, so a friend of mine introduced me to digital stamps...and the rest they say is history...I look forward to seeing all the beautiful creations come through...good luck everyone..stitchy xoxox"
Prize:

Paper Pretties Monday Whatnots - Happy Thanksgiving!

2011-11-14T07:24:00.002-05:00

It is only a week away--Thanksgiving--you know that holiday that gets lost in between Halloween and Christmas. At least the retailers see it as a lost holiday. However, we are "giving thanks" this week at Paper Pretties, and we have two great images to release today. The one I chose to work with is called Cornucopia, and it was fun to color all of those fruits and vegetables! The sentiment is also part of the set. I accented the sentiment with some of my Viva Decor Bronze Pearl Pen. The panel behind the sentiment is matted with brown glitter paper. It needed a little va-va-voom!

If you would like to join the challenge this week of giving thanks, please find more details and upload your card HERE. Thanks for stopping by today!

FBW179 That's What Friends Are For

2011-11-09T08:46:00.004-05:00

Hello Friends!! We have a friendship theme this week at Flutter By Wednesday! So, unearth your butterfly, fairy, or angel stamps, die cuts, stickers etc. and join the fun!! If you would like to join us this week, you can upload your card and gather more details HERE!

I've used a pack of paper that I bought on clearance at Hobby Lobby. I'm a lover of Basic Grey, so when I saw this Origins 12x12 pack for $5, I just had to have it! The stickers came with the pack, and this paper was actually not in the 6x6 version of the paper pack. It's gorgeous! The die cut, Chocolate Chip, and Daffodil Delight cardstock is all from Stampin' Up!

We have a guest designer this week at FBW, so give Leanne a warm, friendly welcome!

Thanks for stopping by today, my friends! This one's for you!

PTT41 Bling in On!

2011-11-08T07:55:00.002-05:00

Hello lovelies!! We are getting blingy and sparkly at Party Time Tuesdays this week! We have wonderful images from Paper Shelter and Sparkle Creations!! And, don't forget VIVA DECOR!! I am really enjoying working with my glitter liner and pearl pens! They are awesome!

I went in search of Viva Decor tutorials on Youtube for some inspiration on this card. I found a fun one HERE. I ran into a few snags...didn't have a great swirl, it didn't show up well with the Versamark, and then I went off book and tried to add a swirl/flourish of my own. Anywho...it was still pretty, so I just went with it! It can't be perfect all of the time! Just know that Versamark stands out better on cardstock rather than tone on tone designer paper!

If you would like to join us this week at the party, please upload your card HERE! We can't wait to see how you get your BLING on!!

Card Details:
Stamps: Holiday Emily by Sparkle Creations; sentiment from Woodware USA
Paper: Mistletoe and Pear by Basic Grey; Chocolate Chip and Baja Breeze by SU
Ink: Versamark
Accessories: Copic markers; Nestabilities; ribbon; SU punches; Viva Decor glitter liner in sapphire and pearl pen in Ice White

FBW178 Giving Thanks

2011-11-02T09:37:00.004-04:00

Hello Fluttery fans--it's Wednesday, and we have a beautiful challenge for you this week! We are giving thanks and showing gratitude. When I saw this little beauty, I knew that yellow and blue were going to be my go to colors! I also finally used my large butterfly border from EK Success...it is a beauty!

The designer paper is unknown because it was in my scrap pile! The cardstock is Pacific Point and Daffodil Delight by Stampin' Up. I used a Viva Decor glitter pen in sapphire for my accents...I just love them. I don't think I will ever need to buy pearls to stick on again! The sentiment is from Woodware USA, and the main image is from Sweet Pea! I love it, and this is the first time it has been inked!

If you would like to join us this week at Flutter By Wednesday, please visit HERE for more details and to upload your card. Don't forget your fairy, angel, or butterfly--I've got two of those covered this week! Thanks for stopping by!

PTT40 An Inspiring Photo for YOU!

2011-11-01T11:08:00.003-04:00

We have an inspiring photo for you today at Party Time Tuesdays, and we have two equally inspiring sponsors this week! The photo inspiration is below, and I chose to use the colors in my card today!

Our sponsors this week are Crafty Sentiments -- a wonderful UK company that has some amazing images, including little Blitz who is in my card today!

And, our sponsor all month long at Party Time Tuesdays is: VIVA DECOR! I have finally had the opportunity to use these products, and let me tell you, the hype is totally true! They are wonderful! I'm a stickles lover, but these pens just captured my heart! I love them, and I know you will, too!

Thanks for stopping by today!!

Card Details:

Stamps: Blitz by Crafty Sentiments

Paper: Indian Summer by Basic Grey; Chocolate Chip and Kraft by Stampin' Up

Ink: none

Accessories: Copic markers; Nestabilities; Viva Decor Cream Pearl Pen

Paper Pretties Monday Whatnots - "Oh, the places you'll go!"

2011-10-31T08:47:00.003-04:00

Hello...it's Monday, and it's Halloween! It doesn't get any more frightening than that! Just kidding! We have some fun releases today at Paper Pretties. In fact, we have three! Two from ARTish and one really awesome sentiment set called Seuss Truths! I'm a lover of all things Seuss, so this was a fun set! The sentiments can easily stand on their own on a card, but when I saw "Oh, the places you'll go" and the Eiffel Tower, well, you know, I just had to do it!

If you would like to join us this week and use a sentiment, you can upload your cards HERE! Thanks for stopping by today!

Merci Beaucoup

Seuss Truths

Thanks a Latte

Card Details:

Stamps: Seuss Truths and Merci Beaucoup by Paper Pretties

Paper: dp by unknown; Whisper White and Kraft by Stampin' Up

Ink: Pink Pirouette for sponging

Accessories: Copic Markers; Nestabilities; SU satin ribbon

FBW177 Spooky Fluttery Colors!

2011-10-26T19:12:00.003-04:00

Well, I tried so hard to fit my card into my hectic week, and I failed miserably.

My name is Nancy, and I am a volunteeraholic! This week, I'm on a bender, and I don't have a card for you! However, I will tell you that we have a color combo this week -- black, purple, green, and orange. Don't forget that you need to include a fairy, butterfly, and/or an angel! You can upload your creation HERE!

Thanks for stopping by today...I'll be "back on the wagon" next week!

PTT39 - Anything Goes!

2011-10-25T07:09:00.002-04:00

We have a very popular theme this week at Party Time Tuesdays -- Anything Goes! I have this adorable image from The Paper Shelter to work with this week. His name is: The Little Sorcerer's Apprentice! I used Nestabilities to cut him out, and I accented him with glittery bat stickers! He is very simply put together, but I just love the Basic Grey bat paper!!

You can find more samples and details HERE. We would love to have you join us this week! Thanks for stopping by!

Paper Pretties Monday Whatnots - Spooky Color Combo

2011-10-24T09:23:00.004-04:00

Happy Monday! We have a wonderfully seasonal color combination this week, so commbine orange, purple, green, and black to let your spooky out! We have two new releases this week that are absolutely adorable! The first one--Trick or Treat-- is what I used on my card. "Trick or treat, smell my feet..." Love i Happy Monday everyone!! We have a spooky color combo challenge for you this week at Paper t!

If you would like to join us this week in our challenge, you can find samples and all of the details HERE. Thanks for stopping by today!

Trick or Treat

Jack

Card Details:

Stamps: Trick or Treat by ARTish for Paper Pretties

Paper: Target dp; Basic Black and Only Orange
Ink: none

Accessories: Copic markers; Nestabilities; ribbon

Happy Birthday, Heather!

2011-10-21T00:00:00.000-04:00

We have an especially Prettie birthday to celebrate today...our fearless leader Heather is having a birthday! I think I read somewhere on her blog that this was one of her favorite Paper Pretties images, so I knew that I had to make a card using this little cutie! If you would like to hop with us, here is the order:

Paper Pretties Blog
Frances Byrne
Amber Hillman
Jennifer Greco
Kristine Reynolds
Lynda Benden
Taylor Usry
Cely Smith
Jackie Rakoski
Lawren Fowlkes
Lisa Rasmussen
Melissa Craig
Nancy Bush - you are here...almost done!
Stephanie George

In addition, my card is using this week's Deconstructed Sketch #24 from Jen Shults. Thanks for stopping by today and enjoy the hop! Happy Birthday, Heather!!

FBW176 It's a Fluttery, Sparkly Wednesday

2011-10-19T09:14:00.004-04:00

Happy Wednesday everyone!! I had to inject some sparkle into this rainy weather here! Sparkle always helps to chase the blahs away! Our challenge this week at Flutter By Wednesday is an open one...just don't forget your butterfly, fairy, or angel! Check out all of the details HERE! We also have a guest designer this week -- Amanda! She has some awesome designs, please be sure to visit her and leave her some love! Thanks for stopping by today!

Card Details:
Stamps: Butterfly Filigree by Motivet; sentiment by Woodware USA
Paper: Basic Black and Real Red by Stampin' Up; glitter red paper
Ink: Palette Noir
Accessories: SU punches; Copic markers

PTT38 - Sketchy, Totally Spooky Projects!

2011-10-18T07:14:00.003-04:00

Welcome to the party this week at Party Time Tuesdays! We have a double whammie for you this week! We want to see your spooky projects, and we have a sketch for you! You can do both or just one...it is up to you! We have some amazing sponsors this week -- Whimsie Doodles and Karen's Doodles. We are just Doodling it up this week! If you would like to join in the party and see other amazing samples from the design team, please visit HERE! One winner this week will win $10 from Whimsie Doodles, and another winner will receive three digi images from Karen's Doodles! Awesome!

Card Details:
Stamps: Trick or Tweet by Karen's Doodles
Paper: DP by Target; Only Orange and Basic Black from Stampin' Up
Ink: computer
Accessories: Copic markers; Nestabilities; SU ribbon and recycled ribbon; Prima rhinestone flourish

Paper Pretties Monday Whatnots - Spooky!

2011-10-17T09:04:00.004-04:00

Happy Monday everyone!! We had a beautiful fall weekend here in North Carolina! I have two cards for you today because for some crazy reason (my brain), I didn't post my last Paper Pretties card on October 3rd!

Well, our theme this week at Paper Pretties is Halloween, and I have this cute little guy -- Mumfred! He is decked out for trick or treating! He also has some adorable sentiments to go with him! The card on top is from a couple of weeks ago, and it features Andrew, the cutest scarecrow around, which may put him out of a job! If you would like to join us this week for our challenge, you can find more information and some rockin' samples HERE!

Card Details:

Stamps: Andrew (first card) and Mumfred by ARTish for Paper Pretties

Paper: Target dp, Riding Hood Red cs, and Chocolate Chip cs (first card); Eerie by Basic Grey, Black and Tangerine Tango by SU

Ink: computer ink for both

Accessories: Copic markers; Nestabilities; assorted ribbons; SU punches; white gel pen

FBW175 - Oh Scrap!

2011-10-12T08:51:00.002-04:00

Our Fluttery challenge this week is to use our scraps, and I think I may have gotten a little carried away!! I have an entire box of just wonderful Basic Grey scraps. Well, I pulled them out and stuck them willy-nilly on a square piece of paper. From there, I took out my SU Sizzix die of butterflies and cut away. So, it gave the butterflies a crazy quilt kind of feel to them. For the antennae I grabbed my red ribbon scraps, and VOILA! The sentiment is from Woodware USA, and the rest of the paper is from Stampin' Up (Real Red, Night of Navy and their respective designer papers).

We have a guest designer this week at Flutter By Wednesday -- Barbara -- please pop on over to her blog and give her some love! If you would like to participate this week, please upload your scrappy creations HERE. Don't forget to include your butterfly, fairy or angel!

Thanks for stopping by!

PTT37 Tags Abound

2011-10-11T06:52:00.003-04:00

It's another week of partying at Party Time Tuesdays! This week, we are creating TAGS of all shapes and sizes, the spookier the better! I just love the little sentiment on my tag this week...I'll have to find just the right person! If you would like to join us, you can upload your project HERE. Check out the goodies!

Here are our fabulous sponsors for this week:

One (1) Winner will receive a $20 Gift Credit To Circle B!

One (1) Winner will receive 2 digis from Stamp Insanity!

One (1) Winner will receive a $15 Gift Certificate to Mo's Digital Pencil!

Card Details:

Stamps: Image and sentiment by Stamp Insanity
Paper: Eerie by Basic Grey; Basic Black and Real Red by Stampin' Up

Ink: computer printer ink

Accessories: Copic markers; Making Memories fibers; SU ribbon, SU scalloped oval and oval punches, Nestabilities

Woodware USA Challenge #47 - Anything Goes

2011-10-10T09:47:00.002-04:00

A super quick post today...running very behind!! We have an Anything Goes challenge going on at Woodware USA!! Check out all of the details and samples HERE!

Card Details:
Stamps: Jane's Script and Garden Gnomes by Woodware USA
Paper: SU DSP, Wild Wasabi and Daffodil Delight
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Copic markers; Martha Stewart Border punch; Nestabilities; SU ribbon; SU oval and scalloped oval punches

PMS Monster of a Hop!!

2011-10-07T07:00:00.000-04:00

It is a monster of a hop today at Paper Makeup Stamps!! I just love this little gem, an oldie named Argus with Teddy from Paper Makeup Stamps. And, the sentiment is just perfect!! This little monster is a cute little monster, and I think that I wouldn't mind cuddling with him and his teddy bear!

You should be arriving from Jacki R's blog. If you didn't, then jet on over to the beginning! From here, you can sail over to Jenn Cochran's blog for more monstrous fun!

Card Details:
Stamps: Argus with Teddy and sentiment by PMS
Paper: Eerie by Basic Grey; Soft Suede and Tangerine Tango by SU
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Palette Noir
Accessories: Copic markers; Nestabilities; ribbon

FBW174 Delicious Doodles!

2011-10-05T10:27:00.002-04:00

There is a whole lot going on in this creation...kind of like my life lately!! So, I just went with it! The wonderful ribbon on this project is all recycled from a local gift shop, so I felt good using it! The orange is really wide and lends itself well to be crinkled. Then, the black and white striped ribbon was just screaming to be used with my Bow Easy. And, I went with it!

Our challenge this week at Flutter By Wednesday is an open one, and we have a sponsor this week -- Delicious Doodles! Isn't this little fairy just simply yummy? She is a keeper! I colored her with Copic markers, and I used my Nestabilities to cut out the mounting shapes. The Tangerine Tango layer is embossed using a Sizzix embossing folder in a spider web shape. I sponged the edges of the Kraft layer to give it a little more dimension. The designer paper is Eerie from Basic Grey, and the other layer is Chocolate Chip...definitely some old standbys!

If you would like to join us this week, don't forget to have your fairy, butterfly, or angel on your card! Upload your creation HERE!

Thanks for stopping by today!

PTT36 - We're anything but square...shaped cards!

2011-10-04T08:19:00.002-04:00

The month of October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Here at Party Time Tuesdays we want to reconize the 2.5 million women who survived breast cancer!! You all deserve a standing ovation!!

Please take the time to get a mamogram....

About 1 in 8 women in the United States (12%) will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime.

The most significant risk factors for breast cancer are gender (being a woman) and age (growing older).

These statistics came from www.breastcancer.org

Thank you to our 2 fabulous sponsors!

Here is a little bit about Crafty Sentiments designs. We are a small online based company selling both digital, clear and exclusive rubber stamps to cardmarkers and scrapbookers, started in October 2009 by me (Suzette), we offer a wide range of exclusive images as well as some lovely sentiments, with some essential crafting products including punches & soon to be released exclusive die-cuts!

Winner will receive 4 digis

Winner will receive:

We would like to see what kind of shaped cards are out there these days! So this weeks challenge will be show us your shaped cards AND/OR any Breast Cancer Awareness card regardless of the shape!

FBW173 Partying with TGF and PMS!!

2011-09-28T06:45:00.002-04:00

Welcome to another awesome week at Flutter By Wednesday! We are continuing Danni's birthday celebration all month long, and we have two amazing sponsors this week: Paper Makeup Stamps and The Greeting Farm. Some really heavy hitters this week! You don't want to miss this and the prizes are awesome!! If you would like to join us, please visit HERE and upload your card! Don't forget that your card must have a butterfly, angel, or fairy on it. The theme is Anything Goes, so whatever your heart desires!

My card today is using one of my all-time favorite TGF stamps -- Flutter Anya! She is still so adorable! I colored her with Copics and cut her out. She is mounted on the following papers: Cheerful Treat DSP, Lucky Limeade, Melon Mambo, and Pink Pirouette cardstock, all by Stampin' Up! The ribbon is also from Stampin' Up. The sentiment is a combination of two sets from Woodware USA -- Jane's Script and Ribbon Banners!

Thanks for stopping by today! Have a wonderful Wednesday!

PTT35 Anything Goes

2011-09-27T07:01:00.004-04:00

Welcome to another fabulous week at Party Time Tuesday! We have some amazing sponsors, and I was able to incorporate two stamps into my project for this week -- Gilli and Creative Vision. They are both awesome stamp companies! My paper is My Mind's Eye, and the cardstock colors are Early Espresso, Blushing Bride, and Close to Cocoa. I colored Spa Gilli with Copic markers and finished off with both border punches and Nestabilities!

This week's sponsors:

Winner will receive a Gilli Goodie Bag

I have always been a crafter. I enjoy making fun, silly, sassy handmade cards, scrapbook pages, and fun art projects for my friends and family to give as gifts. Creative Clear Stamps started as a solution to my own stamping needs. I had searched the web looking for fun themed stamp sets, but few portrayed my personality, sense of humor, and special interests. In 2004 I went back to school, and earned a degree in Graphic Design and Desktop Publishing (one of the best things I have ever done for myself ). I worked as a freelance graphic designer under the name Creative Vision for a few years before I decided to start my own line of clear stamps. In early 2008, after many hours behind the computer and away from my craft room, the very first stamp sets were born.

I am very excited to finally be able to share my creative vision with you! Inside my store you will find unique themed stamp sets not found anywhere else. My creative stamps are sure to inspire your scrap booking and card making creativity. All of the stamps are made in the USA from a premium photopolymer, which is similar to acrylic only higher in quality and will make a wonderful addition to your current rubber stamping supplies.

One winner will receive a Creative Vision Clear Stamp set!

Thanks so much to our fabulous sponsors for letting the Party Planners showcase your products!

Paper Pretties Monday Whatnots -- Fall Inspired

2011-09-26T07:00:00.000-04:00

2nd post - please scroll down for Woodware USA post!
We are continuing with a theme here at the Southern Yankee Crafter -- FALL! Well, it's been wet and humid here, and I haven't really seen or felt the crispness of fall, but I know that it is coming. Hopefully, my projects will inspire fall to come in all of its splendor! We have two adorable new images to debut today at Paper Pretties -- Marty Stewart and Swingin' into Fall Bear! I've chosen to use the latter on my card, and he is a cutie! The sentiment comes with this image, and you really can't beat the price! It's amazing! Check it out HERE! And, if you would like to join us, please visit the Paper Pretties blog for both inspiration and directions!

Card Details:
Stamps: Swingin' Into Fall Bear image and sentiment by ARTish for Paper Pretties
Paper: Indian Summer by Basic Grey; Kraft and Rich Razzleberry by Stampin' Up
Ink: Kraft by SU
Accessories: Copic markers; Nestabilities; SU ribbon; SU EK Success border punch; Bow Easy

Woodware USA Challenge #45 Happy Fall Y'all!

2011-09-26T02:00:00.000-04:00

I have a simple fall-themed card for you today using a beautiful set from Woodware USA called Pretty Labels. It isn't a fall-themed set, but I love how the colors are just the essence of fall! I've used the Indian Summer paper by Basic Grey, and I love bringing it out at this time of year! If you would like to join us this week at Woodware USA, please upload your fall-themed card HERE.

Thanks for stopping by today...stay tuned for my Paper Pretties card a bit later!

FBW172 Partying with Susana!

2011-09-21T09:28:00.003-04:00

Hello Flutter By Wednesday fans!! I'm so happy that you are back for another week in our month-long birthday celebration! Remember that all of the challenges are open this month -- just don't forget your butterflies, fairies and angels on your cards! This week we have a sponsor near and dear to Danni's heart - Susana's Custom Art and Card Design (SCACD).

I only own one stamp from Susana...can you believe that? And, here this little cutie is! I had to add a butterfly...thank goodness I remembered! The paper is Love Me Do from My Mind's Eye, and the card stock is both Basic Black and Daffodil Delight from Stampin' Up. The sentiment is from a Woodware USA set called Ribbon Banners. I love that new set...one of my current faves! The image is colored with Copic markers, and I've used this wonderful red, textured ribbon to set things off!

Thanks for stopping by today. Please join us HERE to play along in the Flutter By Wednesday challenge this week!

PTT34 Getting Sketchy at the Party!!

2011-09-20T02:00:00.001-04:00

It is Sketch week again here at PTT! We have another option for all of you who make cards then find challenges(that would be me!hahaha)! This week if you would like to use our sketch....great! But we would also like to see some monochromatic designs! So here are the options....Sketch or Monochromatic....OR BOTH!!!
We have a 3 fantastic sponsors this week!

My name is Jenn Camargo and I'm a SAHM of 7 kids...6 girls ages 18-3 and a surprise baby boy age 4 months. I've been scrapbooking/card making for 18 years, and started digital designing three years ago. I LOVE my work...it's my creative outlet. I am thrilled to be sponsoring this challenge and loving all the fantastic works of art on the site!

We are a small family Craft business that came about when as a card making family, my daughters and young granddaughters and I that is! Not our men who do not make cards, although my husband has had a go....Could never find the stamps and crafts that we had seen advertised! So, in the end we decided to start up Crafts and Me, so that we could get the products we wanted not only for us, but to offer to other crafters like you. We love the different ranges of stamps and crafts that we get from all over the world and we hope you will love them too.... Our aim is to give you the best possible customer service that we can, and to treat our customers just as we would want to be treated ourselves.

Heart Song Designs offers hand drawn digital stamp images perfect for all your papercrafting needs. We offer a variety of images from elegant to super cute. Come visit us at www.heartsongdesignsshop.com and find digis that make your heart sing.

Card Details:

Stamps: Lovely Cupcake by Heart Song Designs; Ribbon Banners by Woodware USA
Paper: Cottage Wall DSP, Rich Razzleberry, and Pale Plum by SU

Ink: Rich Razzleberry by SU

Accessories: Copic markers; Nestabilities; Cuttlebug embossing folder; prima bling;

Paper Pretties Monday Whatnots -- in a "league" of our own!

2011-09-19T07:52:00.004-04:00

2nd post today...please scroll down for my Woodware USA post!

This cute little guy is the latest release from ARTish for Paper Pretties, and he is called Alley Gator!! My sister's boyfriend owns a bowling alley, so when I told her about this particular image, she was so excited! I believe I know who will be the recipient of this card! Our challenge this week was to use buttons on our project, and I immediately knew that I had to have black buttons that looked as close to bowling balls as I could! It's amazing how much I had to dig to find two black buttons that matched!

Anywho...here is my project for today! I'm quite pleased with how the layout turned out and the paper is from Stampin' Up (Riding Hood Red, Early Espresso, Chocolate Chip, and Bella Rose DSP). I used my Nestabilities to cut the circle and scalloped circle and Stampin' Up punches to highlight the sentiment. The ribbon is also from Stampin' Up. The image is colored with Copic markers.

Thanks for stopping by today...enjoy the rest of your Monday!

Woodware USA Challenge #44 - A Sketch!!

2011-09-19T07:45:00.004-04:00

Just another Manic Monday, and I'm raring to go!! Crazy, busy week ahead, but I have some fun cards to slow the pace a bit! Today, we have a sketch from Woodware USA, and it is a fun shaped card!! If you would like to adapt and attach the circular shape to a square card, that would be just fine! Upload your cards HERE and play along with us this week!

I made a very simple card this week, and I used a sentiment with these wonderful Ribbon Banners! They are the perfect accent or focal point to any card. I had a little issue with my cutter at the top, but I made it work. Sometimes, it is the simplest things that confound you! The card stock is Kraft and Chocolate Chip from Stampin' Up, and the designer paper is called Ooo La La by My Mind's Eye. I used the Creative Memories circle cutting system to make the card, and the scalloped shape is Nestabilities. The small circles are punched with an SU punch, and the ribbon is crinkled in the background...not sure where in my travels I acquired that!

Thanks for stopping by today...can't wait to have you play along!

FBW171 Whimsy and Stars!!

2011-09-14T08:16:00.006-04:00

Hey everyone!! We have more celebrating at Flutter By Wednesday this week! Remember, that we are celebrating Danni's birthday all month long, and you are the ones who benefit, even more than the design team!! And, that is hard to beat! Also, the challenges for this entire month are OPEN, so what are you waiting for? Hop on over HERE to enter your card today! Please don't forget, like I did, to include a butterfly, fairy or angel on your creation.

We have two wonderful sponsors this week -- Whimsy and Stars and Tiddly Inks! You can't beat the cuteness of either of these companies.

In addition, we have a wonderful guest joining us this week at FBW -- Amy Young! Please pop on over and say hi to her!!

I have used the above sketch from the Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #134 for my card today!
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On a personal note -- I have to apologize and explain my absence of late. In the immediate few days, I've been fighting an awful cold, and it seems to cloud everything. Being supermom is the only thing I've been able to somewhat maintain! LOL! This past summer and now early fall, I have been heavily involved with my daughter's school on their PTO Board. While I absolutely love volunteering, it has consumed a lot of my time and energy. In addition, I'm a Girl Scout leader to a troop of 16 girls, and of course, that is ramping up as well! So, please bear with me as I navigate this new normal. I feel busier now than I did when I was working full time!! Who would have thought...

Card Details:

Stamps: Balloon Girl by Mabelle RO - Whimsy and Stars Studio
Paper: Sugar Rush by Basic Grey; Rose Red and Close to Cocoa by SU
Ink: none
Accessories: Nestabilities; Copic markers; SU ribbon; Martha Stewart border punch; brads; Creative Memories gold pen; Bow Easy

FBW170 Sparkle Creations

2011-09-07T07:28:00.003-04:00

It is our official kickoff of September at Flutter By Wednesdays, and it is a big hoopla! September is Danni's birthday month, and she likes to do it up BIG!!! There will be prizes, so you have to play along all month with us! Our first sponsor this month is Sparkle Creations, and this was my first stamp from her! Isn't she adorable? Sparkle was so amazing to give the Flutter By team stamps to work with for this challenge! They are awesome! To play along with us this week, please visit HERE for inspiration, instructions, and to view prizes!!

Thanks for stopping by today...here are the nitty gritty details:

Card Details:

Stamps: sentiment from Woodware USA; Scooter Chloe by Sparkle Creations

Paper: Wander by Basic Grey; Riding Hood Red and Pool Party by Stampin' Up

Ink: Riding Hood Red and Pool Party by SU for sponging; Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Copic markers; Nestabilities; SU circle punch; May Arts ribbon; Martha Steward border punch

PTT32 It's a CELEBRATION of Grandparents!

2011-09-06T02:00:00.001-04:00

I'm so glad you are joining the party today! I'm going to do things in a little reverse order. I did two different cards today to fulfill the challenge because I just couldn't get my gorgeous pink and brown felt flowers to work with these adorable tiger cubs!! Here you have it!

Card Details:
Stamps: Cubbin' Around by Meljen's Designs; sentiment is computer generated
Paper: Ambrosia by Basic Grey; Basic Black and Tangerine Tango by SU
Ink: none
Accessories: Copic markers; Martha Stewart border punch; Nestabilities

Card Details (card #2):

Stamps: sentiment by Woodware USA

Paper: dp by Robin's Nest; Regal Rose and Close to Cocoa by Stampin' Up

Ink: Chocolate Chip by SU

Accessories: felt flowers from The Little Cherry Tree; SU punches; Cuttlebug folder; Nestabilities

Party Time Tuesdays is celebrating a special occasion....Grand Parents Day. PTT#32 Show your Grandparents some LOVE!

This week's sponsors are:

Kendra Snelling is owner of:

She has a store on Etsy HERE. She will have a cute prize for a lucky winner!

One lucky winner will receive a $15 Gift Certificate to Whimsy Stamps.

Paper Pretties - Monday Whatnots! Primary Colors

2011-09-05T16:05:00.005-04:00

2nd post -- please scroll down for Woodware USA post

We have a fun challenge and awesome images this week at Paper Pretties Monday Whatnots! Our challenge is to use primary colors, and I put a bit of a twist on it, but this guy is bright! You can see all of the other awesome cards/projects from the rest of my peeps at Paper Pretties HERE.

Also, remember that these images now come with sentiments, and they are still at a very low price for you! We love to offer quality products at awesome prices, so take a look. Just follow the links with the names of the images!

Diamondz

Pablo Parrot

Card Details:

Stamps: Diamondz with sentiment by ARTish for Paper Pretties
Paper: Basic Grey Wander; Riding Hood Red and Blue Bayou by SU

Ink: Barely Banana by Stampin' Up for sponging

Accessories: Copic markers; SU Blue Bayou ribbon; Nestabilities

Woodware USA Challenge #42 - Anything Goes

2011-09-05T15:59:00.003-04:00

Sorry for my late posts today...we were out of town for my niece's wedding, and things never get done as smoothly as I would like. I wasn't really near a computer, and we all know that life happens! The wedding was great, and for that period of time, cardmaking and blogging were the furthest from my mind!

That being said, I've had this card done for over a week, and I really wanted to share it with you today! We have an anything goes challenge this week at Woodware USA. You can upload your card HERE to play along! And, if you haven't done so, Woodware USA has a brand spanking new FALL 2011 RELEASE that you MUST SEE...find it HERE!!

Be back shortly with my Paper Pretties card!

Card Details:
Stamps: School Tots by Woodware USA
Paper: DSP, Real Red, and Basic Black all by Stampin' Up
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Copic markers; SU ribbon; unknown AccuCut die; white gel pen

FBW169 It's Time To Celebrate!

2011-08-31T07:37:00.002-04:00

Welcome Flutter By Wednesday fans!! We have a fun challenge for you this week -- a theme of celebration is in the air!! We have a special birthday coming in September, and we want to kick off the celebration! Don't forget to include a butterfly, fairy or angel on your card and upload it HERE.

Can you believe that my card has no stamping on it? I wanted to build around this beautiful butterfly that I found at Michaels! The paper is from Basic Grey Marrakech, and the colors are Night of Navy and Marina Mist from Stampin' Up. The sentiment is computer generated, and the shapes are Nestabilities!

Thanks for stopping by today!

PTT31 - Anything Goes

2011-08-30T02:00:00.000-04:00

Welcome to another fun party at Party Time Tuesdays! We have an anything goes challenge this week, and I know that you won't want to miss that! In addition, we have some amazing sponsors this week -- Chi Chi Memories, Karen's Doodles and Woodware USA. We all split up the duties, so you have to check out all of the fabulous creations from my fellow designers. You can see them all and enter your own card HERE!

Card Details:

Stamps: Happy Carnival by Chi Chi Memories

Paper: Basic Grey dp; Kraft, Marina Mist, and Real Red by Stampin' Up

Ink: Pool Party by SU for sponging clouds

Accessories: Copic markers; cloud template; Nestabilities; SU ribbon

Paper Pretties Monday Whatnots!

2011-08-29T07:00:00.000-04:00

2nd post today--scroll down for Woodware USA!

We have a back to school theme this week at Paper Pretties! In fact, the name of this image and the sentiment is "Back to School." I wanted to give the blackboard effect, so I colored then cut out two sides of the image. It is hard to see, but I even used a Copic marker to make the lines of the paper appear blue with a pink line down the side. I just think this little worm is a cutie coming out of that bright and shiny apple! The paper is Real Red and Basic Black from Stampin' Up, and the ribbon is a retired style, also by Stampin' Up. The sentiment is cut out using a Nestabilities shape.

Thanks for stopping by today! If you would like to join in the fun, please visit HERE for more details and more samples!

Woodware USA #41 - a 3-2-1 Challenge

2011-08-29T02:00:00.000-04:00

This week's challenge at Woodware USA is a 3-2-1 challenge -- 3 papers, 2 embellishments, and 1 image. It was fun to get my creative groove on with this week's challenge! The paper is one of my favorites from My Mind's Eye -- Fine and Dandy. The set is from Woodware USA and it is called Ted in the Garden. I colored the image with Copic markers, then I cut the image with Nestabilities and sponged the edges to give it a bit of a frame. It is layered on Chocolate Chip cardstock with a Cuttlebug embossing folder. The middle paper is cut with a border punch from Stampin' Up!

Thanks for stopping by today...hope all of you survived the wrath of Irene!

It's a Prettie Birthday Hop!

2011-08-28T00:00:00.000-04:00

We are celebrating two birthdays today at Paper Pretties, and we would love to have you join in with us to wish both of these ladies the happiest of birthdays! Two members of our digi design team are celebrating -- Nadine and Lisa! So, come on along and hop with us!

Paper Pretties Blog
Frances Byrne
Amber Hillman
Heather Lee-Reppen
Kristine Reynolds
Lynda Benden
Cely Smith
Lawren Fowlkes
Melissa Craig
Nancy Bush - you are here!
Stephanie George
Jackie Rakoski
Lisa Rasmussen (the birthday girl!!)
Nadine Buhl (the birthday girl!!)

Thanks for joining with us today!

Card Details:
Stamps: sentiment by Paper Pretties; Everyday Lily by Paper Pretties
Paper: Urban Prairie and Sugar Rush by Basic Grey; Daffodil Delight and Rose Red by Stampin' Up
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Pink Pirouette by SU for sponging
Accessories: Copic markers; SU ribbon; Nestabilities; SU word window and modern label punches; Bow Easy

FBW168 A Surprise from Victoria Case!!

2011-08-24T02:00:00.000-04:00

This sweet image is from Victoria Case, and she designed it especially for Danni at Flutter By Wednesday! We are so privileged to be able to create with her this week! I just loved this image. In fact, I wanted it to come out just right that I would only color a little bit of it and obsess over what colors to use from there on out. It took me three days to color the image. Not because it was hard, just wanted it to be right! Well, I like the way she came out! We would love to have you join us this week at Flutter By Wednesday for an open challenge. All you need to do is include a butterfly, fairy, or angel on your creation, and you are golden! Upload your creation HERE.

Thank you so much for stopping by today...it's an exciting day here! Meredith is back to school! It is sad to say goodbye to summer, but she is so looking forward to 1st grade! Wow, is she growing up!

Card Details:
Stamps: Danni by Victoria Case
Paper: DSP by My Mind's Eye; Rose Red and Regal Rose by Stampin' Up
Ink: Barely Banana by SU
Accessories: Copic markers; Nestabilities; Joy Crafts ribbon die; SU ribbon

PTT30 - Back to School!

2011-08-23T02:00:00.000-04:00

The Party Planners want to challenge you to make your Kidos, Grandkids, Favorite Teacher or that Special Teacher in your life a card. We want to see those school themed stamps and embellishments put to work! Please click HERE and you will be taken straight to the PTT blog where you can enter your card via Mister Linky. Hope to see you there!
Our sponsors this week are:

Chi Chi Memories is the labor of love of talented artist and illustrator Natalie Tong. Natalie's background in graphic design has helped her create the very happy world of Chi Chi Memories. Her line of digi images centers around kids Jordy and Candace and their world of animal friends such as Freddie the elephant and Teddy the bear, among others. Natalie's designs are meant to spread happiness and cheer around blogland. You can visit Chi Chi Memories at http://chichimemories.com where you will find the shop (where you can find FREEBIES), the blog and challenges. There is also a Papercraft Planet group for you come share your work with Chi Chi Memories images and chat. Chi Chi Memories is thrilled to be able to sponsor Party Time Tuesdays!
The winner will receive 3 digis of your choice.

Creations By AR
I'm Adela and I live in sunny Southern California with my
husband and our two teenage girls! Crafting has been a passion
of mine since I was a little girl. I love to sew, crochet, knit,
draw, paper craft, stamp... I love anything related to crafting!
With encouragement from many people, my love of paper crafting
in 3D has led me to open a website which allows me to share some
of my template designs. I feel so blessed and I truly believe that
God has given everyone their own special talents and it is our
privilege to share it with others.
Winner will receive 2 templates of your choice

Card Details:

Stamps: Image by Chi Chi Memories; sentiments from Stampin' Up

Paper: DSP from Target; Real Red and Basic Black by SU

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Copic markers; Nestabilities; ribbon by SU and unknown; SU circle punches

Paper Pretties Monday Whatnots - We're Blue and Brown and whatever else you would like!

2011-08-22T07:00:00.000-04:00

2nd post - scroll down for Woodware USA

Sorry about my picture today...I don't know what was going on with my camera! And, no amount of help from PSE was going to right it today! The blue is just a little off for my liking!

We have a brand new release today from Paper Pretties, and ARTish has created a cute little image called Channel Surfers. I just love the recliner! And, we all know that cats and mice do really get along! Our challenge this week was to use a color combination -- blue, brown, and a color your choice. Well, my third color is orange (of sorts) in my colored image! For more information and some fun examples, please visit the Paper Pretties blog for more details!

Card Details:

Stamps: Channel Surfers and sentiment by Paper Pretties

Paper: Close to Cocoa CS and DSP, Night of Navy CS by Stampin' Up

Ink: none

Accessories: Copic markers; Nestabilities; Sizzix embossing folder; My Mind's Eye ribbon pack; SU oval and scalloped oval punches for sentiment; Creative Memories silver Precious Elements pen

Woodware USA Challenge #40 - Try a New Technique

2011-08-22T02:00:00.000-04:00

Hello...it's Monday! What a crazy, busy couple of weeks we have had around here! School starts on Wednesday, and there seems to be more prep in the two weeks before than there is in the first few months. YIKES! However, Meredith is very excited for 1st grade to begin!

We have a great challenge this week at Woodware USA. We want you to try a new technique. I tried to do double embossing at first, and it came out a little wonky, so I was able to covere it with the cameo in the center with the matting. Then, I moved to embossed embossing. It didn't come out exactly the way I had planned, but sometimes that is ok! I like the sparkle on this card! If you would like to join us this week, please visit HERE for more details and to upload your card!

DID YOU KNOW...that Woodware USA has a new fall release? And, they are adorable. From Spooky Tots to Garden Gnomes, you have to check out the wonderful new sets HERE!

Card Details:
Stamps: Elegant Cameos by Woodware USA
Paper: Basic Black and Cherry Cobbler by Stampin' UP
Ink: Palette Noir and Versamark
Accessories: Nestabilities; SU black satin ribbon; sparkle embossing powder; Bow Easy

FBW167 Break out those dies and punches!

2011-08-17T02:00:00.000-04:00

It's a wonderful Wednesday at Flutter By Wednesday this week because we get to use my favorite things -- dies and punches! I don't know what I would do without all of them. In fact, I wish I had invented the concept! If you would like to join us this week, please visit HERE and don't forget to include a butterfly, fairy or angel on your creation!

This little cutie is from an Angel Company set by Mabelle RO called "He Created Spring". She is just so talented, and of course, I have to have some rubber designed by Mabelle in addition to the wonderful digis that you can purchase from Whimsy and Stars Studio! If you haven't discovered Mabelle, what are you waiting for?

Card Details:

Stamps: He Created Spring by Mabelle RO for The Angel Company; sentiment by Woodware USA

Paper: Cheerful Treat DSP, Pink Pirouette, and Concord Crush by Stampin' Up

Ink: Concord Crush and Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Copic markers; SU oval and scalloped oval punches; Martha Stewart butterfly punch; EK Success border punch; SU ribbon in Melon Mambo

PTT29 A fun sketch for you and 2 cards!!

2011-08-16T02:00:00.000-04:00

This little cutie is from Chi Chi Memories and he is called Goodnight Babies...isn't he a cutie? I paper pieced him with some paper from Basic Grey. I then paired him with some old favorites from Stampin' Up -- Blue Bayou and Soft Sky! The ribbon is twisted to just give a different look, and the image where it is not paper pieced is colored with Copic markers.

This adorable image from The Paper Shelter is the image that I chose to focus my sketch card on! I had to tweak the image a bit to work with the materials I had, but I believe that you can see the basics of the sketch. This little cutie is called Sunny Day by The Paper Shelter. I used the new pennant builder die from Sizzix that is available through Stampin' Up. The sentiment is from Woodware USA, and I used all Stampin' Up paper for the card (Tempting Turquoise, Pink Pirouette, and Pink Flamingo DSP). The image is colored with Copic markers, and the ribbon is a no name brand from Hobby Lobby. The sketch from Stacy is below.

Thanks for stopping by today...don't forget to visit the Party Time Tuesdays blog for more inspiration and information on the products and stamp lines represented here!

Woodware USA Challenge #39 A Sketch for you!

2011-08-15T07:00:00.000-04:00

Please scroll down for my Paper Pretties post

We have a wonderful sketch from our very own Kerry Urbatch this week! Just a little aside about Kerry...have you seen the new Angel Company catalog? Well, her work is in there, and it is gorgeous. That is two fabulously talented friends that have designs in the new catalog...the other being the awesomely talented Michelle McDaniel!

Anyway, I digress! Our challenge this week at Woodware USA is a sketch that you can see below! If you would like to join us please visit HERE for samples and more details!

Card Details:

Stamps: Circular Greetings by Woodware USA

Paper: Merry Moments DSP, Chocolate Chip, and Cherry Cobbler by Stampin' Up

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Nestabilities; ribbon by both SU and May Arts; SU brad

Happy Birthday, Jackie!! The Monday Whatnots Love You!

2011-08-15T00:00:00.000-04:00

We have a two-fold post for you all today!! We have a wonderful new release from ARTish for Paper Pretties, but we also have a very Prettie birthday to celebrate -- Happy Birthday, Jackie! Jackie is our fearless leader on the Paper Pretties Digi Design Team, and she is such a positive, kind person, not to mention a fabulous cardmaker! Happy Birthday, Jackie!!

Here is the order of the hop today:

Paper Pretties Blog
Frances Byrne
Amber Hillman
Heather Lee-Reppen
Kristine Reynolds
Lynda Benden
Cely Smith
Lawren Fowlkes
Lisa Rasmussen
Melissa Craig
Nadine Buhl
Nancy Bush - you are here!
Stephanie George
Jackie Rakoski (the birthday girl!!!)

Card Details:

Card #1:
Stamps: Tutti Frutti by ARTish for Paper Pretties; sentiment by Paper Pretties
Paper: CM designer paper; Basic Black and Real Red by Stampin' Up
Ink: none
Accessories: Copic markers; die by AccuCut; Nestabilities ribbon slide; SU Real Red satin ribbon; Precious Elements silver pen

Card #2:
Stamps: Birthday Sophia by Paper Pretties
Paper: Cheerful Treat DSP, Wisteria Wonder, Lucky Limeade by Stampin' Up
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black; Concord Crush by SU
Accessories: Copic markers; spica glitter pens; Whimsy balloon dies; SU border punch; SU ribbon in Wisteria Wonder; silver cord by SU

FBW166 - It's a PRETTIE fabulous day!

2011-08-10T07:58:00.003-04:00

Butterfly kisses for yellow and blue!! I've been more attracted to yellow and blue lately, so I knew that I wanted to color this adorable Paper Pretties image, aptly called Flutter By Sophia, for this week's Flutter By Wednesday challenge. We are being sponsored this week by Paper Pretties, so I hope that you will check out the open challenge HERE for more details and inspiration!

Card Details:
Stamps: Flutter By Sophia by Paper Pretties

Paper: Lime Rickey and Lauderdale by Basic Grey; Daffodil Delight by Stampin' Up

Ink: Daffodil Delight for sponging

Accessories: Copic markers; SU border punch; Night of Navy satin ribbon; charm by Basic Grey; Bow Easy

PTT28 A Photo to Inspire You!!

2011-08-09T00:09:00.003-04:00

It's time to party again this week at Party Time Tuesdays!! We have a photo inspiration for you this week, and we were fortunate to work with this dynamic digital image from Crafts and Me called Strawberry Surf! Isn't she a beauty? I decided that she needed to have blue hair, so I had some fun with her!! I've never had a color like that in my hair, so I can live vicariously through this little sassy beauty! If you would like to join us this week, the inspiration photo is below, and you can find more samples and details HERE. Thanks for stopping by this week!

Card Details:

Stamps: Strawberry Surf by Crafts and Me; sentiment by Woodware USA; frame image by SU
Paper: Pacific Point DSP, Kraft by SU

Ink: Pacific Point by SU

Accessories: Copic markers; recycled twine; SU punch; white gel pen

Woodware USA Challenge #38 - Kraft, Red, and a color of your choosing!

2011-08-08T07:00:00.000-04:00

I have a very simple card for you today for our 38th challenge at Woodware USA!! Our challenge this week was a color combo -- Kraft, Red, and another color. I chose navy blue (Night of Navy by Stampin' Up, to be exact). I love these colors together! And, I couldn't wait to try out my new punch from Stampin' Up to make the pennants! I had very little red and white baker's twine left, but it was enough! Voila...a card is born! If you would like to join us this week, please visit HERE for more details!

Card Details:
Stamps: Fancy Cakes (heart) and Circular Greetings by Woodware USA
Paper: DSP, Kraft, and Cherry Cobbler are all by Stampin' Up
Ink: Night of Navy
Accessories: Baker's Twine; Pennant punch by SU; 1 3/8 inch circle punch; Scalloped circle punch; hole punch

Happy Birthday, Melissa!!

2011-08-08T00:00:00.000-04:00

We have a very Prettie birthday today for Melissa!! Wish her a very happy birthday when you get the chance. And, we have a special hop to celebrate! If you would like to participate, here is the lineup:

Paper Pretties Blog
Frances Byrne
Amber Hillman
Heather Lee-Reppen
Jennifer Greco
Lynda Benden
Taylor Usry
Cely Smith
Jackie Rakoski
Lawren Fowlkes
Lisa Rasmussen
Nadine Buhl
Nancy Bush - you are here!!
Stephanie George
Melissa Craig (the birthday girl)

Happy Birthday, Melissa!!!

Card Details:

Stamps: Pasha Panda by ARTish for Paper Pretties; sentiment by Woodware USA

Paper: DCWV designer paper; Soft Suede by Stampin' Up

Ink: Wild Wasabi by SU

Accessories: Copic markers; May Arts ribbon

FBW165 Getting Sketchy with the Flutterby Gang!

2011-08-03T02:00:00.000-04:00

Hello, Flutter By Wednesday fans!! We have a wonderful sketch designed by Danni for you today, and I didn't want you to miss it! I'm taking a week off from my Flutter By duties, so I'm sorry I don't have a card for you, but I may be back by the weekend with something using this most fabulous sketch!! Please take the time to try it and upload it HERE. Thanks so much for stopping by today!

PTT27 - It's a BLOG HOP at Party Time Tuesdays!

2011-08-02T02:00:00.002-04:00

Welcome to the Party Time Tuesdays Blog Hop

If you love birthdays this hop is for you! It is also the inspiration of our challenge. So in order to see the inspiration, you have to HOP! Plus, you will have a chance to win one of 2 prizes. A $25 gift certificate to The Robin's Nest or a $10 gift certificate to Paper Makeup Stamps.

In order to be eligible, you have to leave a comment on every DT members' PTT post for today. I will then randomly "draw" 2 winners!

Here is the Hop Order:

Party Time Tuesdays Blog
Renee
Danie
Paige
Nancy
Jen S
Jackie
Suzanne
Mary
Peggy

We would love to have you join us in our blog hop today and help to welcome our new team members to the Party! Also, don't forget that our challenge theme this week is to make a birthday card! Check it out on the Party Time Tuesdays blog!

Our DT was lucky enough to get some fun images from

Pink Cat Studios

and Chi Chi Memories.

So show us your best birthday creations!!

We can't wait to see what you come up with!

Remember, to see the DT inspiration and be eligible to win any of the wonderful

prizes...you must go forth and HOP!!

Good luck!

Card Details:

Stamps: Clown Car by Chi Chi Memories; sentiment by Woodware USA

Paper: DSP from Target; Daffodil Delight, Brilliant Blue, and Real Red by SU

Ink: Cherry Cobbler by SU

Accessories: Copic markers; My Mind's Eye trims; Creative Memories Precious Elements pen; Martha Stewart border punch; Nestabilities (Xyron special); SU scalloped and oval punches

Paper Pretties Monday Whatnots - The Lazy Days of Summer

2011-08-01T07:00:00.000-04:00

You may need your sunglasses for this little gem...it is really busy and really bright! Our theme this week at Paper Pretties is to convey the lazy days of summer, and I think this little guy is summing it up quite nicely! I love reading in the summer, and I can't seem to get enough of books lately! So, I hope this will inspire you all to pick up a book that you have been dying to read and take some time for yourself!! The sentiment is also included with the image along with some others that you could use for multiple occasions. Check them out HERE.

Please visit the Paper Pretties blog HERE to see more examples of the lazy days of summer and join our challenge for this week!

Card Details:
Stamps: Beary Good Book by ARTish for Paper Pretties; sentiment by Paper Pretties
Paper: Lauderdale by Basic Grey; Brilliant Blue by Stampin' Up
Accessories: Copic markers; Nestabilities; Martha Stewart border punch; May Arts ribbon

Woodware USA Challenge #37 - Anything Goes

2011-08-01T02:00:00.000-04:00

Howdy, cowboy!! This little cutie is my birthday card for a favorite 2 year old!! I tried to make this look as authentically cowboy as I could without actual paper for the occasion! In fact, the paper that I have used is from Basic Grey Marrakech! This is such a fun set from Woodware USA called Cowboys, and I had a ball using it to make this birthday card! And, lots of cutting to do also! If you would like to join us this week, please visit the Woodware USA blog HERE for more details and to upload your card!

Whimsy and Stars

2011-07-28T09:53:00.003-04:00

I have a couple of Whimsy and Stars cards to share with you today! I just love these images, and they are so amazing to work with! You all know I love cute, and these can't get any cuter! I don't always make yellow and blue combination cards, but I just had to with this image! I colored the image called "Best Friends" first, and I knew that one of the little girls would have to be blond and dressed in blue and yellow! And, of course, there is always my favorite color -- purple -- to set things off! The paper that I used is from the Brights pack of designer series paper from Stampin' Up. The cardstock colors are Pacific Point and Daffodil Delight (hands down, my all time favorite yellow!) The shapes are cut with Nestabilities, and I added a bow in Daffodil Delight satin ribbon using my Bow Easy.

My second card is from the Freebie challenge at Crafter's Digital Art Center (CDAC), and Mabelle gave away this free image, so that we could all play along with the challenge! It is a beautiful floral image, and it too was fun to work with! I also used Daffodil Delight on this card, but the photograph makes it look more muted! The paper is from Basic Grey, and I also included Rich Razzleberry. I used Nestabilities to cut out the image! The ribbon buckle is from Stampin' Up and so is the border punch used on the panel.

Check out Mabelle RO's Whimsy and Stars Etsy store HERE for fabulous digital images!

Thanks for stopping by today! I always appreciate the visit!

FBW164 Butterflies, Fairies and Angels all love Stripes!!

2011-07-27T14:09:00.002-04:00

Hello Flutter By Wednesday fans...I'm so sorry that I'm late with my post today! Life just happens sometimes, and even I have an off day! Anyway, our challenge this week is to use STRIPES in your card with your butterflies, angels, and fairies! If you would like to join us, please visit HERE for more information and to see some amazing samples.

Thanks for stopping by today...I'll be back tomorrow with a card from Mabelle RO's Whimsy and Stars line!

Card Details:

Stamps: Valarie Wade's Samantha from Sweet Pea Stamps

Paper: Heide Swapp DSP; Lovely Lilac and Whisper White by Stampin' Up

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Copic markers; Spica glitter pens; Nestabilities; Cuttlebug Candy Cane Stripe embossing folder; ribbon

PTT 26 Anything Goes!!

2011-07-26T02:00:00.000-04:00

I used a little method that I had learned in my Copic Certification class three years ago with the balloons so that you could see the colors behind the other colors...it was fun to dig out the information and actually use it! It may not be perfect, but I like the effect! On to our challenge this week!

We have a couple of really HOT sponsors this week! The very cool scrap store Robin's Nest, and the ever so famous digi and Rubber store-Paper Pretties!!! Here is a bit of information about each:

We are a scrapbooking company with a huge love for

creating memories into art. We love sharing and

are glad to be apart of this challenge!

One Lucky Winner will receive a $25 gift Certificate to The Robin's Nest online Store....How lucky!

Paper Pretties is a full-service online crafting store.

We have many exclusive stamp lines, from elegant to

whimsical, sweet to clever; there is something for every stamper in our Prettie Boutique!

In case you haven't heard yet, Paper Pretties has a BRAND

NEW owner, Heather Lee-Reppen. Now located in Madison, WI,

we are pleased to offer you amazing customer service,

faster and cheaper shipping, and a wider variety of stamping

"must have" products to go along with all of our fun new

stamps!! All orders are shipped within 24 hours

One Lucky winner will receive this ADORABLE Digi!

Thanks for stopping by today! We would love to have you join us this week! Just click HERE for more details!

Card Details:

Stamps: Birthday Balloons for You by ARTish for Paper Pretties; sentiment by Woodware USA

Paper: DSP by Robins' Nest; Soft Suede and Regal Rose by Stampin' Up

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Copic markers; Nestabilities; unknown ribbon

Paper Pretties Monday Whatnots - Make it Shine!

2011-07-25T07:00:00.000-04:00

2nd post for today...please scroll down for Woodware USA

Well, it's Monday, and maybe we got our party on over the weekend! Have you ever felt like this little guy in the glass? Well, I guess it is only pink lemonade, but you never know! I just loved him when I saw him, and I knew the perfect paper to put with him...and, it's from Target! Love the $$$ section at Target!

We have a lovely challenge this week at Paper Pretties, and it is to make it shine! Well, I added a little bit of Crystal Effects to give the glass some texture. The picture below shows a close up of the glass with this little cutie floating in it! Check out all of our other samples HERE!

Oh So Tropical

Tea Time

Card Details:

Stamps: Oh So Tropical by ARTish for Paper Pretties; sentiment by Woodware USA

Paper: DSP by Target; Lovely Lilac and Cool Caribbean by Stampin' Up

Ink: Palette Noir

Accessories: Copic markers; Nestabilities; Crystal Effects; Stampin' Up

border punch; unknown ribbon; Martini metal sticker

Woodware USA Challenge #36 Stamp That Background

2011-07-25T02:00:00.000-04:00

Isn't it funny that it is now a big deal if I don't use designer paper on my cards? And, this card isn't square...it's a plain old A2 size. Wow, I'm revisiting my roots today! The background is stamped, and I haven't used any designer paper. None! Wow, that is liberating!

If you would like to join us for this week's Woodware USA challenge, please provide a direct link to your creation HERE. Don't forget that you need to have a stamped background and you could win one of our monthly prizes! It's very easy to do...you have two chances each week to play along, and if you use a Woodware USA stamp, you have an extra entry in our drawing! We can't wait to see what you can come up with as we go a little retro this week!

Card Details:

Stamps: Floral Frames and Essential Birthdays by Woodware USA

Paper: Whisper White and Melon Mambo by Stampin' Up

Ink: Palette Noir

Accessories: Nestabilities; Copic markers

FBW163 Anything Goes!!

2011-07-20T02:00:00.000-04:00

Happy Wednesday, Flutter By fans!! We are back again this week with an open challenge! We can't wait to see what you all come up with, but please don't forget to include an angel, butterfly, or fairy on your creation! If you would like to see more samples, get more information, and upload your card, please visit HERE.

This little cutie is one from a stash of stamped images that I had. She is from the Pure Innocence collection for My Favorite Things. Isn't she precious? I love the paper from Basic Grey called Green at Heart, so I used it for mose of my card, including all of the layers. The white layer is the only paper that is from Stampin' Up. The image is colored with Copic markers, and I got a little heavy handed with the Stickles on the Nestabilities shape! It happens!! The ribbon is really sweet from May Arts!

Thanks for stopping by today!

PTT25 - Getting Sketchy with Robin's Nest and Paper Pretties

2011-07-19T02:00:00.000-04:00

Welcome to PTT#25 Party Time Tuesdays Sketchy Tuesdays!

This week we have a fun sketch for you to try out...but first...

We have a couple of really HOT sponsors this week! The very cool scrap store Robin's Nest, and the ever so famous digi and Rubber store-Paper Pretties!!! Here is a bit of information about each:

We are a scrapbooking company with a huge love for

creating memories into art. We love sharing and

are glad to be apart of this challenge!

One Lucky Winner will receive a $25 gift Certificate to The Robin's Nest online Store....How lucky!

Paper Pretties is a full-service online crafting store.

We have many exclusive stamp lines, from elegant to

whimsical, sweet to clever; there is something for every stamper in our Prettie Boutique!

In case you haven't heard yet, Paper Pretties has a BRAND

NEW owner, Heather Lee-Reppen. Now located in Madison, WI,

we are pleased to offer you amazing customer service,

faster and cheaper shipping, and a wider variety of stamping

"must have" products to go along with all of our fun new

stamps!! All orders are shipped within 24 hours

One Lucky winner will receive this ADORABLE Digi!

Here is the wonderful inspiration sketch.

Card Details:

Stamps: Garner by ARTish for Paper Pretties; sentiments by Art Impressions

Paper: DP by Robin's Nest; Kraft by Stampin' Up

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Copic markers; Nestabilities; baker's twine; White gel pen;

Paper Pretties Monday Whatnots - Back in Action!

2011-07-18T07:00:00.000-04:00

My 2nd post today -- scroll down for Woodware USA

Welcome back! We are back from our brief vacation at Paper Pretties! We have some adorable images to share with you today from ARTish for Paper Pretties. With that comes some changes! We have a little different team, we are all posting on Mondays, and we now have sentiments to go with the images! You will love them. In addition, we want you to play along with us each week...yes, that is right! Our theme this week was Make a Splash, so I did just that with my card! For more inspiration and information, please visit HERE.

Card Details:

Stamps: Billingsley and Max Splasher by ARTish for Paper Pretties; sentiment from Paper Pretties

Paper: unknown dp; Close to Cocoa and Bermuda Bay by Stampin' UP

Ink: Bermuda Bay and Soft Sky for sponging; Early Espresso for sentiment

Accessories: Copic markers; clear teardrops; sponge; Nestabilities

Woodware USA Challenge #35 - A Sketch!!

2011-07-18T02:00:00.000-04:00

A little aside from me about Woodware USA...I just adore all of their sentiment sets! They are my go to sentiments for just about every card I make. I love, love, LOVE them! Check them out HERE to see what I am talking about!

I'm giving you two views of my Woodware USA card this week! It was a departure as far as colors go for me...I hardly ever deal in the orange family! Well, here it is this week! We have a fun sketch from Kerry this week, and if you would like to join us, you can visit HERE for samples and more details!

Card Details:

Stamps: Ted in the Garden and Mixed Greetings by Woodware USA

Paper: Beyond the Garden DSP, Groovy Guava, and Wild Wasabi by Stampin' Up
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Copic markers; hole punch; Nestabilities; rickrack by May Arts; Cuttlebug embossing folder; SU ribbon; SU Modern Label and Word Window punch; corner rounder by Creative Memories

FBW162 A Little Inspiration for YOU!

2011-07-13T08:41:00.003-04:00

I realize that I didn't use sunflowers in my card, but that is the beauty of an inspiration photo...you take whatever you want from it and use it as a jumping off point. Plus, I didn't have any sunflowers!!

I've used this amazing little image from Whimsy and Stars Studio. She is drawn by Mabelle RO (you'll recognize her from the TAC catalog), and you can buy this digi image straight from Mabelle HERE.

Our challenge this week at Flutter By Wednesday is to use the picture below as inspiration for your project. It is a beautiful picture! Don't forget to include your butterfly, fairy, and/or angel on your creation! My butterflies are very small in the paper at the top of my card. However, they are there! Upload your card and see some other amazing samples HERE.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Card Details:
Stamps: Faith Flowers by Mabelle RO for Whimsy and Stars Studio
Paper: Prima DSP; Soft Suede and Soft Sky by Stampin' Up
Ink: computer ink
Accessories: Copic markers; Nestabilities; CM cutting system - oval; prima flowers; brads

PTT24 Blue Skies and Sunny Days

2011-07-12T02:00:00.000-04:00

Party Time Tuesdays PTT#24 Blue Skies and Sunny Days!

We have a couple of really HOT sponsors this week! The very cool scrap store Robin's Nest, and the ever so famous digi and Rubber store-Paper Pretties!!! Here is a bit of information about each:

We are a scrapbooking company with a huge love for

creating memories into art. We love sharing and

are glad to be apart of this challenge!

One Lucky Winner will receive a $25 gift Certificate to The Robin's Nest online Store....How lucky!

Paper Pretties is a full-service online crafting store.

We have many exclusive stamp lines, from elegant to

whimsical, sweet to clever; there is something for every stamper in our Prettie Boutique!

In case you haven't heard yet, Paper Pretties has a BRAND

NEW owner, Heather Lee-Reppen. Now located in Madison, WI,

we are pleased to offer you amazing customer service,

faster and cheaper shipping, and a wider variety of stamping
"must have" products to go along with all of our fun new

stamps!! All orders are shipped within 24 hours.

One Lucky winner will receive this ADORABLE Digi!

I can't wait to see what you create for the Blue Skies and Sunny Days challenge.

You can visit the Party Time Tuesdays Blog here.

Card Details:
Stamps: Ian Laurent by ARTish for Paper Pretties; sentiment by Woodware USA
Paper: DSP by Robin's Nest; Elegant Eggplant by Stampin' Up

Ink: Elegant Eggplant by Stampin' Up

Accessories: Copic markers; prima flowers; May Arts ribbon; SU brads; SU oval and scalloped oval punches; EK Success border punch

Woodware USA Challenge #34 - Paper Piecing

2011-07-11T08:30:00.003-04:00

Hello Woodware USA fans!! We are back after a week's hiatus! I was travelling, so the break was much appreciated! We have a paper piecing challenge for you this week. I don't know what it is about this technique, but I love it! Maybe it is all of the cutting that has to be done, I'm not sure. If you would like to join us, please visit HERE.

Sorry for the short post today...summer always seems to get really busy!

Card Details:

Stamps: Patch an Owl by Woodware USA

Paper: My Mind's Eye DSP; Chocolate Chip by Stampin' Up

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories: Copic markers; scissors for all of that cutting!

FBW161 Flight of the Fairy

2011-07-06T02:00:00.000-04:00

I was so excited to use this spectacular image from The Stamping Boutique, our FBW sponsor this week! It is called Swan Song! Isn't it gorgeous? My daughter said it looked like Swan Lake! Our challenge is open this week at Flutter By Wednesday -- just don't forget a fairy, butterfly, or angel on your creation! If you would like to join us this week, please visit HERE for more details and to upload your card!

Card Details:

Stamps: Swan Song by The Stamping Boutique

Paper: My Mind's Eye DSP; Pink Pirouette and Rose Red by Stampin' Up

Ink: none

Accessories: Copic markers; Martha Stewart border corner punch; My Mind's Eye ricrac

PTT23 A Double Header for you Today!!

2011-07-05T02:00:00.000-04:00

I have a double header for you today at Party Time Tuesdays! We have some amazing sponsors this month at Party Time Tuesdays, and they are all listed below. However, I'm a bit partial to Paper Pretties, as you can imagine! The above card features a sepia card topper from Charlie's Ark, which is connected to Flower Soft. They are absolutely gorgeous images, and I used a tutorial from Flower Soft to just add watercolor pops of color to the image. The tutorial can be found HERE. The paper used in the above card is from one of our sponsors this month...The Robin's Nest. They totally spoiled us with amazing double-sided paper and great embellishments!

In the above card, I used my Dienamics dies from MFT, and I just love them!! I used a bit of Very Vanilla craft ink to whiten up the edges. I still can't find my Whisper White craft ink...it must be lost somewhere with all of my socks!! I used pastels from Stampin' Up to give a little color to my background with Tommy flying his kite. The sentiment is from Woodware USA.

If you would like to join in the party this week at Party Time Tuesdays, you can visit HERE for more details and to upload your card!

Summer Fun with Whimsy and Stars

2011-07-01T08:30:00.003-04:00

I have this sweet little boy from Whimsy and Stars to share with you today! And, he is aptly named Watermelon Boy! He is designed by Mabelle RO for her very own Etsy shop. You may know Mabelle's images from The Angel Company, but she has her own designs available. They are so adorable...you have to check them out HERE!

I have used this week's Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #123 for the card.

Thanks for stopping by today!!

Card Details:

Stamps: Watermelon Boy by Mabelle RO - Whimsy and Stars Studio; sentiment by Paper Pretties

Paper: Lauderdale by Basic Grey; Chocolate Chip by Stampin' Up

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Copic markers; Nestabilities

Things are just Distressing!!

2011-07-01T08:20:00.002-04:00

They are at Art Impressions this week!! Today is my last post as the guest designer for Art Impressions, and I was able to use this wonderful photo polymer set from them called Mouthfuls-Frog, and he is so darn cute!! The distressing is minimal in my card, but it is there, around the edges of the Nestabilities piece!

The idea of the Mouthfuls stamps is to use the main image and cut a slit in the mouth of the image. From there, you have many accessories to put in the mouth! Well, you know that I love to cut out images, so this was a little bit of relaxation for me! If you would like to join in with the challenge this week, please visit HERE.

Card Details:

Stamps: Mouthfuls - Frog by Art Impressions

Paper: Eva by Basic Grey; Elegant Eggplant and Old Olive by Stampin' Up

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Accessories: Copic markers; Nestabilities; Silver pen; SU ribbon; EK Success border punch

FBW160 Through the Craft Room Door

2011-06-29T08:45:00.003-04:00

Happy Wednesday...we are back from our one week hiatus at Flutter By Wednesday! This week we have an open challenge, but we are being sponsored by a wonderful online publication called Through the Craft Room Door, and you could win a one year's subscription! If you would like to join us, don't forget to include a butterfly, fairy, and/or angel on your creation! Upload HERE for your chance to win!

I dug this image out the other day, and I was determined to finally use it! I actually already had the hair and skin colored. I haven't colored a lot of African-American skin and hair, but I decided to try it once upon a time. I liked it, so I thought, why not create a card around it? Well, here it is!

Card Details:

Stamps: Summer Fairy Finna by Mo Manning

Paper: Eva by Basic Grey; Pink Pirouette by Stampin' Up

Ink: Creative Memories Precious Elements silver pen

Accessories: Copic markers; Sizzix die for flourishes; rhinestone by Bo Bunny; Spica glitter pens for wings

Paper Pretties Monday Whatnots - Tuesday Edition

2011-06-28T13:34:00.003-04:00

Welcome, welcome!! We are taking a three week break from Paper Pretties, but we will be back on the 18th of July with a new team in place and brand new images! Today, we were able to use any of the images that we have premiered thus far! I always loved this little guy in the teacup, so I knew that I had to use him on my card this week! It's a really simple layout with all of my favorite colors! I love pink and purple, so using them together was a no-brainer. The pop of bright pink was a surprise, but I like it! I used up some ribbon scraps and made my loopy little embellishment in the corner!

Thanks for stopping by today! Catch you tomorrow for my Flutter By Wednesday card!

PTT22 Happy 4th of July!!

2011-06-28T07:47:00.005-04:00

Hello Party fans...it's another challenge here at Party Time Tuesdays!! We are so glad to have you join us! We still have prizes over at the Party Time Tuesdays blog, so please see below, and check out the details HERE!

Our challenge this week was to make a Fourth of July card, and we are joined by a fabulous guest designer this week...the awesomely talented Jeanne Streff. She is the DT coordinator for Flower Soft, our sponsor for this week!

If you would like to join the Party as one of our design team members, please see this post HERE for more details! And, you can check us out in the latest installment of Scrapbooking.com!

Card Details:

Stamps: Snow Burst and sentiment by Stampin' Up

Paper: seasonal paper from Target; Poppy Parade and Brilliant Blue by SU

Ink: Pallette Noir; Versamark

Accessories: Nestabilities; embossing powder