Winner for the Wags 'n Whiskers blog hop!!!

I was one of the lucky blogs that gets to choose a winner from the Wags 'n Whiskers blog hop this past weekend! The winner will receive two digital images of their choice from the brand new collection, Let's Party!! So without any further ado, here is the winner!!!

And lets go find out who #30 is......

A huge CONGRATS Cathy! Please contact Nikki at  nichola.fairbairn@googlemail.com  with your choice of two digital images from the new collection which you can see right HERE!

Thanks so much to everyone that played along! Have a fabulous week! Hugs!

Papertake Weekly - In stitches

It's time for a new challenge at Papertake Weekly, and this week we're sponosred by Simon Says Stamp!! Dawny is challenging us to use stitching on our project, and it can be any kind of stitching. Either actual stitching or faux with a pen or rubons. I used machine stitching on this one. I chose this adorable digi image from Whimsey Stamps. I knew as soon as I laid eyes on this image that it was going to be perfect for this wedding card.

The cardstock is Bazzill and papers are digital from Nitwits. Flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts (of course). I used lots and lots of Kaiser flat backed pearls on this one. I didn't have any of the swirls, so I just made my own. I think they turned out ok, huh? What do you think? The bow is made from May Arts Silk Ribbon, and I hung a heart and key charms from it. Made a matching envelope box to go with it, and called this one done!

That's it's for today! Please be sure and pop over to Papertake Weekly to see the fabulous creations from the rest of the design team. Then grab you paper and glue, and maybe you'll stitch your way to a prize from Simon Says Stamp!! Thanks for stopping by to see me today, and hope to see you back again soon! Hugs!

A sale at The Cutting Cafe and a pic of my Grandson that is visiting

Have you ever seen someone cheesein' it so big?? LOL!! This is my six year old grandson JJ that is visiting from KY right now, and he's the reason I've been absent from blogging all month. This isn't a great pic as the filtered sun light that is shining on his head makes him look like he's got a VERY bad hair cut! LOL! He's here until Saturday, and then he's headed back to KY with his mom. And of course we will miss him terribly.

I also wanted to let you know about a "Two for 1" sale that is going on right now over at The Cutting Cafe. From now until midnight on Monday night (Pacific time), for each set you purchase, you can get another set of the same or lesser value for FREE! So if you've been waiting to go shopping, now is the time!

Thanks so much for stopping by to see me today, and hope to see you back again soon! Hugs!

Welcome to the blog hop and brand new release of Party Time from Wags 'n Whiskers

It's Friday and it's time for the brand new release of the adorable collection from Wags 'n Whiskers called Party Time!!! This new collection is illustrated by a new artist to Wags 'n Whiskers, and her name is Emma Metcalf. So welcome to the blog hop to celebrate the release! If you have made your way here from the wonderful and amazingly talented Michele, then you're on the right track. If not, then please be sure and head back to the beginning at the Wags and Whiskers blog so you don't miss a thing! While you're hopping along, don't forget to leave comments on all the blogs for the best chance to win prizes! At the end of the hop, four blogs will be chosen at random, and those four blogs will pick a winner that will get to choose two digital images of their choice!  So four different winners of two images each!  Now just in case there are any broken links in the hop, you can always head back to the Wags 'n Whiskers blog to get back on track. Nikki and Lacey will have all the hoppers listed along with links to them.

For my card today, I chose to use Ellie and Squeak! Aren't they the absolute cutest???!!! I colored them with Copic markers.

I kept the embellishments very simple with this card cause I just wanted all the focus on Ellie and Squeak. I used some of the amazing silk May Arts ribbon that is avaialbe at Stamp and Create, along with some Kaiser flat backed pearls and some flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts.

This collection is being released in both rubber stamps and digital images, and they will be available for purchase at 7am Eastern, 12:00 GMT, 4am Pacific.  There is a limited amount available in rubber, so get them quickly before they're gone! Ok, so from here, your next stop will be to see the "oh so amazingly talented" Mina! I can assure you that you are in for a big treat!!!  Thanks so much for joining us on our celebration blog hop today! Good luck in the draws, and I can't wait to see all the fabulous works of art you'll be creating with these images! The blog hop will remain open until Monday at 4am Pacific, 7am Eastern, and 12:00 GMT.  HUGS!

Wags 'n Whiskers Sneak Peeks Day 2!!

Hi everyone, and welcome to day two of sneak peeks for the new release of Wags 'n Whiskers stamps called "Let's Party"!  The stamps will be available for purchase tomorrow at 4am Eastern, 7am Pacific in both digital and rubber. But there is a limited amount of them available in rubber, so be sure to get them fast before they're gone!  Today's card features an adorable stamp called Toby's Big Day. I just love ALL the new images by Emma, and if you want a chance to win the entire release in digital, click HERE to get all the details! Toby is colored with Copic markers. The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts, and the bow is made from May Arts silk ribbon along with the Bow Easy, both of which are available at Stamp and Create.

Please be sure and visit the rest of the Divas to see their fabulous creations using this adorable release of images!

Chris, Michele, Melanie, Lacey, Nikki, Karen, and Jeanette

Thanks for stopping by to see me today, and hope to see you back tomorrow for the blog hop to celebrate these gorgeou new images! Don't miss out on all the fun! Hugs!

Wags 'n Whiskers Sneak Peeks Day 1

Hi and welcome to day one of sneak peeks to the brand new release from Wags 'n Whiskers called "Let's Party"!! This is an exciting day as we're introducing you to a new Wags 'n Whiskers artist, Emma Metcalf!! I think you're going to LOVE Emma's line of images which will be called "Millie and Friends"! I know I sure do! This line is being released as digital images, but there will also be a limited amount available in rubber. They will all be available to purchase at 4am Pacific (7am Eastern) time on Friday morning, June 25th.  I chose to use this cute image called Buddy's Balloon. I colored him twice and layered him up so he's 3d. I don't think you can tell it in the pics though. I used some yummy flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts and the ribbon is May Arts silk that is available at Stamp and Create. I added some Glossy Accents on the balloon and his cute little nose.

Please be sure and visit the rest of the Wags 'n Whiskers Divas to see other sneak peeks of the new release!  And there's still time to win the full release! Visit HERE to find out all about it!

Chris, Michele, Melanie, Lacey, Nikki, Karen, and Jeanette

Thanks for stopping by to see me today, and hope to see you back again tomorrow for another day of sneak peeks, and then on Friday for lots of fun and prizes with the blog hop!!! Hugs!

Papertake Weekly sketch challenge

Hi everyone! Hope you're having a great week so far! It's time for a new challenge from Papertake Weekly, and this week is sketch week, and we're being sponsored by Digital Delights!! Be sure and pop over to see the adorable images that Wendy has available at Digital Delights. Oh, and by the way....be prepared to fall in love!!  I just adore Dawny's sketches! For my card this week, I used an awesome and fun set of stamps... Murray & Ethel. After coloring the image with Copic markers, I cut it out with my circle Nesties.  I made it for Randy for Father's Day from our grandsons. And of course there was a round of golf inside it.  For the inside sentiment, I printed  Happy Papa's Day from my computer. The stars were cut with my Expression and the George cartridge. The ball and tees were from the Everyday Paper Dolls cartridge.

DP is Nitwits and the cardstock is Bazzill, and thee is quite a bit of machine stitching.  I embossed the golf ball with the bubbles Cuttlebug folder and then highlighted the embossing with some chalk ink.

That's it for me today! Please be sure and visit Papertake Weekly to see the awesome creations from the rest of the fabulously talented design team! Then grab your paper and glue and play along with us! Who knows...you just might get lucky and win a fabulous prize from Digital Delights!

Thanks for stopping by to see me today, and hope to see you back again soon! Hugs!

Stamp and Create New Product Spotlight!

Hi everyone! Welcome to a brand new Monday, which means it's time for a new Product Spotlight from Lacey over at Stamp and Create! It's time for another Product Spotlight.

For the next two weeks, Stamp and Create will be showcasing Wags n Whiskers rubber stamps from the older releases. These images include the Kids n Pawz collections and the Wee Ones illustrated by the ever so talented Cris De Lara and Crissy Armstrong. These stamps will be available for 25% off. 

For my card this week, I chose to use this adorable stamp called  "Furry Friends". This image is perfect for any occasion that involves friends or sisters! The papers used are Basic Grey Sugar Rush. Other products used are Diamond Stickles, Kaiser rhinestones, Ivory May Arts Silk Ribbon (tied with the AMAZING BOW EASY), and star charm to go along with this months challenge!

Please be sure and visit Stamp and Create to take advantage of the big sale! And don't forget about all the other fun stuff that Lacey has going on! Like the charm challenge, and the Summer Customer Rewards program!!

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Here's another card featuring a brand new stamp available at Stamp and Create! It's from an awesome new release from High Hopes by a brand new artist, Melissa Jenkins!! These are the most adorable stamps and I have fallen in love with them! Rush over to Stamp and Create to check out the rest of the adorable images by Melissa! I think you're going to love them too! This was a really big week for High Hopes, because they also had a brand new HUGE release from artist Dustin Pike!  For this card, I used "Sunflower Buggies", the papers are Basic Grey June Bug colored with Copic markers, I also used some red May Arts silk ribbon tied with the Bow Easy (don't make a bow without it!!), some Diamond Stickles, and a flower charm. Please be sure and visit Stamp and Create to see all the fabulous new releases from High Hopes! 

The sentiment is from a fabulous set from The Cutting Cafe called Birthday Greetings Inside and Out. I didn't even use the full sentiment for it.  I just grabbed the top line! I LOVE Regina's digital images!! They are so versatile and fabulously easy to use! If you haven't visited her for a while, you really should go check out all the awesome new sets she's been releasing!

  

That's it for me today. Thanks for stopping by to see me today! Hope you check back in often this week as it's a VERY busy week. We have a brand new release of digital images from Wags 'n Whiskers this week. That means sneak peeks start on Wednesday, another sneak peek on Thursday, and then the big blog on Friday! Hope you join us for all the fun!  Hugs!!

Wags 'n Whiskers - Lemonade Stand

Yay! We made it to Friday! That means it's time for a new challenge from Wags 'n Whiskers, and this week the challenge is from me! I'm asking everyone to use yellow on their project, it can be just a little, or it can be a whole lot(it's my favorite color) *smiles*.  I chose to use this adorable image of Princess called Chillin' Out for my card this week. She's just too stinkin' cute with her sunglasses and bracelet.  I do believe she might be just a tad bit spoiled. What do you think? LOL!  She's colored with Copic markers.

I used Basic Grey papers and an EK Success border punch. The flowers are Prima from Stamp and Create and I colored them with my Copic ABS then glittered them up a little. Final touches were some Kaiser flat backed pearls and a silk ribbon bow and charm, all from Stamp and Create. Please be sure and visit the rest of the DT Divas to see their take on the challenge:

Melanie, Karen,  Michele, Chris, Jeanette, Lacey, and our guest designer this week, Mariska

Then we'd love it if you'd join us in the challenge, but don't forget that in order to be elligible to win the prize, you MUST use a Wags 'n Whiskers image!

Be sure and check in next week! We've got a brand new release of some of the cutest Wags 'n Whiskers images ever!!! You're going to love them, I promise! This is exciting stuff! We'll be starting with sneak peeks on Wednesday and Thursday, with the big reveal and blog hop on Friday, June 25th!!! There will be lots of fun to be had and prizes to be won! Check out the Wags 'n Whiskers blog to grab the blinkie for your blog, and read about how you could win the ENTIRE DIGI RELEASE!!!!!!

Thanks for stopping by to see me today, and hope to see you back again soon! Hugs!

Papertake Weekly Ice Cream Flavors!

Happy Tuesday everyone! It's time for a new challenge from Papertake Weekly and this is a fun one! It's to use the colors of your favorite ice cream!! YUMMO!!! LOL! We're being sponsored this week by Di's Digital Downloads. If you haven't checked out the digi stamps available there, you've got to! They're so cute! They supplied us with a choice of stamp to use, but I'd already myade my card weeks ago and didn't have time to redo. :(  Hopefully I'll get to use one of their fabulous stamps in the near future. Strawberry has always been one of my favorites (although I have several) *smiles* Hey! I have to work HARD to keep this girlish figure! heehee  Anyway, I chose to use this adorable Tilda from Magnolia-licious. She's not in stock right now.  She holds a broom behind her back. I just simply chose to cut the broom away for this card. She's from the So Spooky collection. If you're interested in her, please just contact Diana at Magnolia-licious. I would not be surprised to find out she's already on order.

She's colored with Copic markers and then cut out and popped up for dimension. The flowers are from Wild Orchid Crafts, and the sentiment is an awesome one that I LOVE "Because nice matters" from The Cutting Cafe'. The inside says "And you're one of the nicest people I know". I love how this card turned out. The bow of course, is made from May Arts Silk Ribbon which I get from Stamp and Create. Please be sure and visit Papertake Weekly to see the rest of the design teams take on the challenge. Then grab your paper and glue and join us in the challenge. Show us the colors of your favorite ice cream! You might get lucky and win a fabulous prize from Di's Digital Downloads! Thanks for stopping by to see me today and hope to see you back again soon! Hugs!

Stamp and Create - Popcorn Bear week 2

Welcome to the second week of Popcorn Bear being in the Product Spotlight over at Stamp and Create! Be sure you visit Lacey to see these adorable stamps and take advantage of the huge sale she's got going on right now! I will tell you, these stamps are large, but I LOVE them!! To give you an example, my card is 6"x6", just so you can get a reference for the size.  This week, I chose to use this cute stamp called Thinking of You. It comes with the front AND back of this cute bear holding a beauitful flower. The stamp comes with several sentiments, including a "sorry" stamp.  It's colored with Copic markers, and then I cut it out and popped it up for dimension.

I also used some of the fabulous May Arts Silk Ribbon along with the Bow Easy to make that beautiful bow, and I hung a butterfly charm from it. On all the flowers, including the stamped flower that Popcorn Bear is holding, I used Angel Wings Shimmerz to make them all sparkly and pretty, and on the butterflies I used some Kaiser flat backed pearls!

I am entering this in the challenge for Bitten By The Bug 2 which calls for any Cricut cut along with a stamp. I used the butterfly from Tear Drop and I hope it's summery enough for them. It does have buterflies and flowers. *smiles*

Thats's it for me today! Please be sure and visit the Stamp and Create blog to see the rest of the fabulous design teams creations using this adorble line of cute bears! And don't forget to join us in this months challenge for using charms along with any stamp available from Stamp and Create. You might get lucky and win an awesome prize!! Thanks for stopping by to see me today and hope to see you back again soon! Hugs!

Wags 'n Whiskers - Distressing Time

WOOHOO!! Welcome to FRIDAY! LOL! I just love Friday, don't you???? It's time for a new challenge from Wags 'n Whiskers! This weeks challenge is courtesy of the lovely and taleted Michele, and she is asking us to distress our papers. This is not my usual style, but I tried really hard to embrace the challenge and do my best. I used one of the older Wags 'n Whiskers images called Snuzzle Love, and I colored her with Copic markers. I then cut her out using a circle nestability and distressed all the edges. I used Basic Grey paper and smeared it all up with some Tim Holtz crackle paint. I even smeared some of the crackle paint on the ribbon. That was REALLY hard for me to do, but I like the results.

The paper, lace, and May Arts Silk Ribbon that I used are all available at Stamp and Create. Please be sure and visit Wags 'n Whiskers challenge blog to see all the fabulous creations from my DT sisters, and then we'd love it if you'd join us in the challenge! But remember, to be elligible to win the prize, you MUST use a Wags 'n Whiskers image. If you don't have one, don't forget that a lot of the images are available as digital downloads for immediate use! The Wags 'n Whiskers Divas:

Melanie, Renata, Karen, Tina, Michele, Chris, Jacqui, Jeanette, and Lacey

Thanks for stopping by to see me today, and hope to see you back again soon! Hugs!

Papertake Weekly - Sketch Week with Lilac and Lemon

Happy Tuesday everyone! Hope you're having a wonderful start to your week! Over at Papertake Weekly, it's sketch week! I'm sure you're familiar with Dawny and her fabulous sketches! This week, we're being sponsored by Lilac Lemon Designs. So the challenge is to not only use the sketch, but also use Lilac and/or Lemon in your design. I chose to use one of the fabulous new stamps from Magnolia-licious, #207 Fairytale Tilda, and she's in stock right now over at Magnolia-licious! She's colored with Copic markers I also used some flowers from Wild Orchid Crafts and some of that fabulous May Arts Silk Ribbon that is available over at Stamp and Create. Oh...can't forget about the gorgeous chandelier glass garland either! It's soooo gorgeous and adds such a touch of elegance to a card!

Please be sure and visit Papertake Weekly to see the rest of the fabulous creations from the design team! Then grab your paper and glue and join us in the callenge for a chance to win a fabulous prize from Lilac Lemon Designs! Thanks for stopping by to see me today, and hope to see you back again soon! Hugs!

Stamp and Create - New Product Spotlight and a new monthly challenge!!

Happy Monday everyone! I was actually anxious for this Monday to get here. Anyone want to venture a guess as to why?? LOL!

Got some exciting news for you from Stamp and Create! Popcorn Bear is now available, and best of all, it's in the Product Spotlight for the next two weeks! That's right...not only is Lacey carrying them in the store now, but they're on sale already! WOOHOO! Does it get any better than that??!! So if you've been wanting to get some of these adorable stamps, then what the heck are you waiting for? Head over to Stamp and Create and place your order! Lacey has a summer contest going on too! Just visit Stamp and Create to see all the details!  And on top of all of that, it's time for a new monthly challenge and I got to pick the challenge myself! For the month of June I picked charms! Please visit the Stamp and Create blog for all the details on entering the challenge for a chance to win a fabulous prize!!

For my card, I used the new "Smile Popcorn Bear" stamp. Isn't it too cute??!! I love it! I colored it with Copic markers. I also used May Arts silk ribbon and the Bow Easy to make that beautiful bow! And from that bow, I attached one of the beautiful heart charms that are available at Stamp and Create. Thats it for me today! Thanks for stopping by to see me today and hope to see you back again soon! For the rest of the month, my posts will all be scheduled as I will be spending my time with my little grandson. One more sleep and he'll be here! Thanks and I'll see ya later! Hugs!!

Check out what's going on over at Stamp and Create!!

How about a little customer appreciation reward?!

That's right!!

During the summer months, all orders of $30 or more each month will be entered into a drawing for a a $25 gift certificate to Stamp and Create!!

You can enter the drawing more than once...that means for EACH $30 order each month, you will be entered into the drawing for each order!!

The drawings will be held on the first day of the following month!

Why not spread the word? Grab the logo above and post it on your blog!! The busier the store is, the more fun and new products Lacey can add :-)