"Invitation To A Romantic Evening"

This will be my last post for the day today! I just can't get enough of my blog! LOL! This beautiful image is from Victoria Case's Personal Line. I accidentally stumbled across her site one day when I was blog searching and feel in love with some of her images. She has some lines dedicated to specific stores and then she has created a personal line. This creation will be entered into two different challenges.

The first one is Priscilla Styles Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge #88. She has two wonderful sketches again this week! I once again chose the Fancy Sketch (see below). The deadline for this challenge is tonight at 7pm CST! Yikes... I better get moving so I am sure to make the deadline! LOL!

The second challenge that I am entering into is at Color Me Creative Copic Challenge Group. In order to enter this challenge, you MUST be a member! Becoming a member is easy, just click the link that I have provided and answer the prompts to join. This group is more about learning and practicing your Coptic techniques. We have a lot of fun while we are learning though! The theme of this challenge is RED and/or PINK. This challenge runs until February 4, 2011... so you have plenty of time to join up and create a project! So come on over and have some fun learning! Let me know what you think of my creation... Did I follow the sketch? Did I get my reds blended? I would love to hear from you!

Material List

Stamp ~ Victoria Case Personal Line ~ Asha (Image)

Designer Paper ~ Reminisce

Card Stock ~ X Press It (Image) & Stampin' Up (Chocolate Chip, Real Red, & Whisper White)

Creative Memories Oval Cutting System

Stampin' Up Ink (Close To Cocoa) / Inkssentials Blending Tool With Foam Pad

Punch ~ Martha Stewart (Branch)

Roses ~ Victoria Lynn Ribbon Picks

Heart Embellishments ~ Out Of My Stash

Stickles ~ Xmas Red & Star Dust

Copic Sketch Markers

Hair ~ E25, E31, & E50

Skin ~ E00, E11, & E13

Make-Up ~ R20, R21, R32, R35, & R37

Dress ~ R35, R37, & R39

Arm & Ankle Bracelets ~ R35, R37, & R39

Atyou Spica Glitter Pen ~ 00 Clear (Hair, Make-Up, Dress, & Bracelets)

As always thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions or comments feel free to leave me a message with a way to contact you (email or blog address)!

Have a wonderful evening!

Happy Creating!
Sara

"Some Of My Best Friends Are Flakes"

Hello Again, I promised I would be back with my first Design Team creation! The Stamping Boutique is sponsoring the Critter Sketch Challenge this week. They have an awesome sketch to use for inspiration (see below). And you know how I feel about sketch challenges... LOVE, LOVE THEM so I had to make sure to try my hand at their sketch! What do you think? Lets see, some details that you will need to know, the challenge is open for one week... deadline date is Sunday, February 6, 2011. Since this is their 50th challenge, they are having a Special Goodie Drawing this week ONLY! You must enter into the challenge in order to be eligible for the GOODIES along with a chance at some awesome digi's from The Stamping Boutique! (Tracey has been hard at work creating some new and exciting images! You really don't want to miss out!)

Material List

Stamps ~ The Stamping Boutique ~ Snowman Sign (No Sentiment) & My Own Little Mind (Sentiment)

Designer Paper ~ Creative Memories (Frost Prints Pack)

Card Stock ~ X Press It (Image) & Stampin' Up (Perfect Plum, Sahara Sands, & Whisper White)

Creative Memories Circle Cutting System (For Snowman Image & Mat)

Stampin' Up Ink (Almost Amethyst & Bashful Blue) / Inkssentials Blending Tool With Foam Pads (Around Edges Of The Image & Edges Of Two Small Circles)

Ribbon ~ Santa's Workbench by Jo-Ann Store's Inc.

Nestabilities by Spellbinders ~ Standard Circles Small and Large

Snowflake Embellishments ~ Out Of My Stash

Silver Half Pearls ~ Recollections by Michael's Stores Inc.

Crystal Effects by Stampin' Up (Hat, Nose, Scarf, Mittens, & Boots)

Stickles by Ranger ~ Star Dust (My Favorite)

Copic Sketch Markers

Hat ~ W1, W3, W5, W7, & N6 / B12, B21, & B32 / C3 & C5

Scarf ~ V12, V15, & V17

Mittens ~ B12, B21, & B32

Sign ~ E31, E33, E35, E37, C3, & C5 / BV11, BV20, & BV31

Head & Body ~ C0, W0, W1, W3, & R01

Boots ~ W0, W1, W3, W5, W7, & N6

Doodles Around Image ~ B000

Atyou Spica Glitter Pen ~ 00 Clear (Whole Image & Doodles)

As always thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions or comments feel free to leave me a message with a way to contact you (email or blog address)!

Have a wonderful day!

Happy Creating!

Sara

Good Morning Everyone! I hope that you had a wonderful weekend! I sure did, actually for me it started on Friday morning! About a month ago I applied for a Design Team position with The Stamping Boutique. Well lets just say there were some issue's with email. LOL! But, Friday I was accepted onto their Design Team! WoooooHooooo! I am so excited! If you are not familiar with The Stamping Boutique stop by and take a look, I am POSITIVE you will find some images that you just have to have! Tracey (the owner) has been creating gorgeous digital stamps for some time now. Recently she has started to carry rubber mounted stamps. Her images are so adorable! Not to mention... very Copic friendly! So all of Copic Lovers out there, you NEED to take a look at her store! Over the weekend, I created my first Design Team Project, which you will be able to see later on today! I will have it posted for you! Please share in my excitement, this is my FIRST DESIGN TEAM ever! A year ago, if you would have told me that I would be applying... let alone becoming a part of the team, I would have laughed at you and told you "That's Crazy"! But here I am today telling you this!

 There are a few people that I need to THANK for helping me prepare for this big leap of faith! My Fiance, Michael... "Thank you for having the patience of STEEL, listening to me grumble when learning more about the computer and helping me find all the materials and goodies I needed to keep on learning more about Copic Markers! Second & Third... My DEAR friend's Aletha and Collette, without your (sometimes not so subtle) nudging and constant encouragement ... I would NOT be here! And of course... Tracey and Her Team for allowing me the opportunity to design and willingness to help teach me the ropes! I love you all!!! Okay that got more sappy than I wanted it to! LOL! Sorry everyone!

As always thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions or comments feel free to leave me a message with a way to contact you (email or blog address)!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"Va Va Voom"

Good Morning Everyone! This morning is turning out better than all day yesterday was! LOL! I think that is wonderful! The creation that I am sharing with you today is going to used for three different challenges! I would like you to meet "Princess Jennifer Latte ~ The Heartbreaker". Doesn't she remind you of someone back from High School? For me she does... I will not say any names! (Little Miss Snooty)

The first challenge this will be entered in is Fussy And Fancy Friday Challenge. They have a wonderful sketch that I followed (see below)! Yes, I know... it seems like I always have to have a sketch, I really don't! I just really enjoy doing them because I have to think outside of normal style and if you stay within your normal style, it gets boring FAST! At least I think so! What do you think? The deadline date and time is today at 10pm CST! So come on over and join the fun!

The second challenge that this was (notice "was") entered in is at The Latte Lounge. It was for their challenge... "Red, White, And Pink". The deadline was last night at 11pm CST! I got it linked up just in time! (Even though I am making the post about it today! LOL!) In order to take part in their challenges, you MUST be a member. To become a member is easy... Just click the link above and you are on your way to some HUGE fun! 

The third challenge that this creation will be submitted at is The Color Me Creative Challenge Group. The theme of this challenge is "Red And Pink". Once again, in order to take part in this challenge you must be a member of the group. The challenges here are learning challenges and loads of fun! You really are practicing different technique's or color combo's with your copic markers. So if you are "Addicted To Copic's", you may want to become a member and play along!

Material List

Stamps ~ The Stamping Boutique ~ Princess Jennifer Latte "The Heartbreaker" (Image) & My Own Little Mind (Sentiment)

Designer Paper ~ It Takes Two & Bo Bunny

Card Stock ~ X Press It (Image & Sentiment) & Stampin' Up (Real Red & Whisper White)

Creative Memories Corner Rounder

Ribbon ~ Stampin' Up (Real Red)

Mulberry Paper ~ Stampin' Up (From Years Ago)

Nestibilities by Spellbinders ~ Classic Hearts

Pink Half Pearls ~ Recollections by Michael's Stores Inc.

Crystal Effects ~ Stampin' Up (Boots, Purse, & Hearts)

Stickles by Ranger ~ Star Dust

Copic Sketch Markers

Dress, Boots, & Purse ~ R35, R37, R39, & RV21

Hair ~ YR20, YR21, & E31

Skin ~ E000, E00, E11, R20, R29, & RV21

Hearts ~ RV02, RV13, RV21, R35, R37, R39, E00, & E11

Latte ~ C0, C1, C3, RV02, RV21, E00, & E11

Tiara ~ C3

Doodles In The Air ~ B00

Shadow ~ C1 & B00

Atyou Spica Glitter Pens ~ 00 Clear (Whole Image Except Skin) & 10 Black (Eye Make-Up)

As always thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions or comments feel free to leave me a message with a way to contact you (email or blog address)!

Have a wonderful day!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"Sugar Rush"

Hello Again! I have another creation to share with you! This creation makes me want to go bake! LOL! How about you?

This creation will be entered into two challenges!

The first challenge is at The Copic Musketeers Blog. This challenge is a sketch challenge! As you have figured out by now, I love SKETCH challenges! The sketch that we are to use is a past one from Splitcoast Stampers #36. (See sketch below.) The only guideline for this challenge is you MUST use Copic Markers! You have plenty of time to enter this challenge! The deadline date and time is Monday, January 31, 2011 at Midnight CST! Come on over and join in the fun!

The second challenge that I will be entering this creation into is at The Latte Lounge. You MUST be a member of TLL in order to take part in this challenge. The theme of this challenge is "Sweets For The Sweet Challenge". Another one of the challenges from their "Digi Day" last Saturday! You still have time to enter this challenge and the other three! The deadline date and time is Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at 11pm CST! So come on over and join in! The ladies are awesome and have a quite a bit of chatter going on all the time! 

Material List

Stamps ~ The Stamping Boutique - Cupcake (Image) & Creating With TLC (Sentiment)

Designer Paper ~ Creative Imaginations

Card Stock ~ Cryogen White 89# (Images) & Stampin' Up (Barely Banana, Close To Cocoa, Pretty In Pink, & Whisper White)

Inkssentials Opaque White Pen

Creative Memories Corner Rounder

Half Pearls ~ Recollections by Michael's Stores Inc.

Crystal Effects ~ Stampin' Up (Cherries, Ribbons, & Hearts)

Stickles by Ranger ~ Star Dust (My Favorite)

Copic Sketch Markers

Cherries ~ R29

Frosting ~ R20, R21, R22, & RV21 / E15, E25, & E35

Sprinkles ~ E15 / R29

Cupcake Papers ~ Y11, Y21, & Y32

Bows ~ R29

Hearts ~ R20, R29, RV21, & E15 / R20, R21, & RV21

Doodles Around Cupcakes ~ E25 & E35 / RV21 

Shadows ~ W0 & B0000

As always thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions or comments feel free to leave me a message with a way to contact you (email or blog address)!

I hope you have a wonderful day!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"The Heart Hideaway"

Good Morning Everyone! I'm back! LOL! I have a wonderful creation to share! I would run away to this cozy, peaceful little place if I could! How about you? I created this using sketch #85 from Sweet Sketch Wednesday. I just love Arlana's layouts! I don't know how she thinks of them; but I am sure glad that she does! (See sketch below.) You still have time join in on this sketch challenge! The deadline date is today; but it is open until 8pm CST!! If you have time, create a project and link it up!

 I will be entering this creation into the challenge at  The Latte Lounge also. Last Saturday TLL had their "Digi Day" and there are four challenges to take part in. You have until Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at 11pm CST. You MUST be a member to take part in these challenges! The challenge I am entering this creation into is the "Valentine's Punch Challenge". I am working on some more creations for the other challenges, when I have them completed... I will post about them also! If you would like to take part in this challenge or are curious to see what the others are... Come on over and check it out!

Material List

Stamps ~ The Stamping Boutique - Valentine Cottage (Image) & My Own Little Mind (Sentiment)

  Designer Paper ~ Both Out Of My Stash (It's Huge! LOL!)

Card Stock ~ X Press It (Image) & Stampin' Up (Brocade Blue, Lavender Lace, Mauve Mist, & Whisper White)

Inkssentials Opaque White Pen

Ribbon ~ Stampin' Up (Purple ~ From Years Ago)

Mulberry Paper ~ Stampin' Up (From Years Ago Also)

Nestibilities by Spellbinders ~ Classic Heart & Classic Scalloped Heart

Half Pearls ~ Recollections by Michael's Stores Inc.

Crystal Effects ~ Stampin' Up (Cloud, Windows, Heart Flowers, & Heart Smoke)

Stickles by Ranger ~ Star Dust

Creative Memories Corner Rounder (My Favorite)

Copic Sketch Markers

Cloud ~ BV00, B91, RV91, C0, C1, & C3

Roof ~ B91, B93, & B95

Trim On Roof ~ RV91 & RV93

Chimney / Heart Smoke ~ BV00, BV01, & BV02 / RV91, RV93, R83, R85, BV00, BV01, B91, & B93

Walls ~ BV00, BV01, & BV02

Window ~ RV91 & RV93 / R83 & R85 / B0000

Door ~ R83, R85, C3, & B0000

Steps ~ C0, C1, & C3

Flowers ~ RV91, RV93, R83, R85, BV00, BV01, B91, B93, G12, & G14

Grass ~ G12 & G14

Shadow ~ B0000

Atyou Spica Glitter Pen ~ 00 Clear (Whole Image)

As always thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions or comments feel free to leave me a message with a way to contact you (email or blog address)!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"A Million XOXO's"

Good Morning To All! Today I have a very special creation to share with you! I had so much fun with this one! This sweet image is by The Stamping Boutique. I just couldn't resist getting this image! If you know me... I am not really GIRLIE! I was raised more like a "Tom Boy" on a dairy farm here in Wisconsin. So this image is right up my alley (Notice The BIBS! LOL!) Okay, so I never had cute bibs like that, but I did have bibs! LOL! Might I add, when they were NOT cool!!

This creation will be entered into two challenges. 

The first challenge is a sketch challenge, which if you have not noticed are my favorite! I will be entering it in Priscilla Style's Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge #87. She always has two different sketches that you can follow each week. One is a Fancy Sketch and the other is a CAS (Clean and Simple) Sketch. I generally go for the Fancy one... to see if I can do it! LOL! See the sketch below and tell me what you think? Did I follow it? You have plenty of time to join in on this wonderful sketch challenge! The deadline date and time is Monday, January 24, 2011 at 7pm CST!

The second challenge I will be entering is Freshly Brewed Challenges #31. The theme of this challenge is "Spread Some Love". They are looking for creations that show Love or Valentine's Day! Come on over and enter into the fun! The deadline date and time is Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at 10pm CST!

Material List

Stamps ~ The Stamping Boutique - Audrey In A Heart (Image) & Creating with TLC (Sentiment)

Designer Paper ~ It Takes Two & Karen Foster Designs

Card Stock ~ Cryogen White 89# (Image) & Stampin' Up (Perfect Plum, Pale Plum, Rose Romance, & Whisper White)

Inkssentials Opaque White Pen

Lace ~ Both Types Are From My Stash

1/8 inch Score Pal Tape (To Attach Lace To The Image & Sentiment) My Favorite For Lace

Nestibilities by Spellbinders ~ Standard Circles Small & Large (Sentiment)

Ribbon ~ Stampin' Up (Pale Plum)

Heart Rhinestones ~ Recollections by Michael's Stores Inc.

Crystal Effects ~ Stampin' Up (Audrey Only)

Copic Sketch Markers

Audrey ~ Hair ~ C1 & C5

Skin ~ E000, E00, E21, & R20

Shirt & Socks ~ RV11, RV14, & V17

Head Scarf & Bibs ~ BV00, BV02, V91, V93, V15, & V17

Shoes ~ C1, C3, & V17

Heart Edge ~ V15 & V17

Heart Inside ~ C00

Doodles Inside Of Heart ~ Y04, RV11, & RV14

Shadow ~ B000 & C00

Heart Rhinestones ~ RV14, V17, & V95

Atyou Spica Glitter Pen ~ 00 Clear (Doodles Inside Of Heart)

As always thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions or comments feel free to leave me a message with a way to contact you (email or blog address)!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"Digi Day At The Latte Lounge"

Good Afternoon Everyone! I have an awesome event to tell you about! The Latte Lounge is having a "Digi Day" on Saturday, January 22, 2011! The theme of the event is "Happy Valentine's Day!" In order to take part in this event... you MUST be a member. To become a member just click the link that I have provided up above! There will be lots of challenges, games, goodies, and a LIVE chat! The chat will be from 8pm to 10pm EST or for me, 7pm to 9pm CST! If you have a chance, PLEASE come and join in the fun... We would LOVE to have you!!

As always thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions or comments feel free to leave me a message with a way to contact you!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"CDAC Group Heart Hop"

CDAC (Crafter's Digital Art Center) is having a GROUP Hop January 28th - 30th! You are probably asking yourself "What is a GROUP Heart Hop?"! Well it is similar to a normal Blog Hop, except CDAC currently has 85 GROUPS. So instead of Blogs, it will be Groups that you would be hopping from! These groups are made up of many different Artists / Digital Companies. They will be having some wonderful artwork to show and (my guess) is all of their Digi Valentine's Day Lines! How cool is that?

It is definately something you will NOT want to miss! In order to be a part of the GROUP HOP, you must be a member! You can become a member here. It is a wonderful place to be, you will be able to see all of the wonderful artwork these artist's have created and meet new people, not to mention... "Do A Little Shopping Along The Way!" LOL! I hope to see you there... HOPPING ALONG! For more details, you can contact Priscilla via email!  

As always thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions or comments feel free to leave me a message with a way to contact you (email or blog address)!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"I Love You a Latte"

Hello Again! LOL! I have another creation to share with you! This image is called "Latte Love" by Freshly Brewed Designs. Heather (owner of Freshly Brewed Designs) has so many cute digi's that I am sure you will be able to find something that you need to add to your collection!

This creation is going to be entered into three different challenges! I love when that happens... it is like it is meant to be!

The first challenge is by Sketch Saturday. They have a wonderful sketch this week (see below). I just love doing sketches, they make me move outside my normal style! This sketch caught my eye! There is so many things that you can do with it to add your own personal touch! You have plenty of time to visit them and enter your creation! The deadline date and time is Friday, January 21, 2011 at 6pm CST! (Reminder... they are in the UK, so for me they are 6 hours ahead!)

The second challenge that I will be entering is The Freshly Brewed Challenges. This week's challenge is a color combo challenge! The colors are Black + White + One Other Color of Your Choice! This is a new kind of challenge for me! I think I have only done this once or maybe twice before, so it was alot of fun! Thanks Heather for a wonderful change of pace! There is not much time left to enter this challenge! The deadline date and time is tonight at 10pm CST! But... Heather will have a brand new challenge up and ready to go tomorrow morning! So if you have time, come on over and check out her new challenge. I can't wait to see what it will be!

The third challenge that I will be entering is at The Latte Lounge. You must be a member in order to take part in this challenge! This challenge is called "Something New". It could be a new digi image, new technique, new designer paper, or well you get the idea! LOL! Everyone at TLL is really great! A very caring and friendly group of ladies! You have plenty of time to join and take part in this challenge! The deadline is January 24, 2011. Come on over and join in on the fun of creating and chatter!

Material List

Stamps ~ Freshly Brewed Designs ~ Latte Love (Image & Sentiment)

Designer Paper ~ The Paper Studio & Bo-Bunny

Card Stock ~ Cryogen White 89# (Image) & Stampin' Up (Basic Black, Pretty In Pink, & Whisper White)

Creative Memories Corner Rounder (My Favorite)

Stampin' Up Ink ~ Pretty In Pink / Inkssentials by Ranger Blending Tool with Foam Pad

Small Bows ~ Stylish Accents by Offray (Michael's Stores Inc.)

Half Pearls ~ Recollections (Michael's Stores Inc.)

Stickles by Ranger ~ Star Dust (My Favorite)

Crystal Effects ~ Stampin' Up (Hearts On To Go Cup)

Copic Sketch Markers

To Go Cup ~ C1, C3, C5, C7, RV02, & RV21

Atyou Spica Glitter Pen ~ 00 Clear (Whole Image)

As always thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions or comments feel free to leave me a message with a way to contact you (email or blog address)!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"Stitch of Love"

Good Evening To All! I hope you have had a wonderful day! My day was very productive and creative! This creation is going to be entered into three different challenges. It is such a wonderful image that I picked up at The Stamping Boutique. (I noticed Tracey (owner of The Stamping Boutique) still has her 35% OFF SALE going on! Hurry on over and check out all of her digi images... I am sure you will find some that you will "just have to have"! LOL!)

The first place that this creation will be entered is Sweet Sketch Wednesday. I created it from their awesome sketch (see below). I really had to think on this one, to make all the layers fit on my 6" square card! I am new to digi's and to the 6" square cards, so Arlana (creator of all the sketches) has made learning fun for me! Thanks Arlane! You still have a little time to complete your project and get it submitted! The deadline is tonight at 8pm CST. Come join in the fun!

The second place that I will be entering this creation is Color Me Creative Copic Challenge Ning Group. You must be a member in order to take part in the challenges! This challenge's theme was to color fur. Something that I have had some practice at... but more of my own way! LOL! Thanks Suzanne for teaching me a better technique for blending without loosing the furry look! You still have a few days to become a member and to submit your creation into this challenge! The deadline date and time is January 21, 2011 at 11pm CST! Come join in the fun of learning!

The third challenge that I will be entering is at The Latte Lounge. You must be a member in order to take part in this challenge! This challenge is called "Something New". It could be a new digi image, new technique, new designer paper, or well you get the idea! LOL! Everyone at TLL is really great! A very caring and friendly group of ladies! You have plenty of time to join and take part in this challenge! The deadline is January 24, 2011. Come on over and join in on the fun of creating and chatter!

Material List

Stamps ~ The Stamping Boutique ~ Patch (Image) & My Own Little Mind (Sentiment)

Designer Paper ~ Out Of My Stash

Card Stock ~ Cryogen White 89# (Image) & Stampin' Up (Pale Plum, Perfect Plum, Rose Romance, & Basic Black)

Nestabilities by Spellbinders ~ Standard Circles Small, Petite Scalloped Circles Large, & Fancy Tags

Inkssentials Opaque White Pen

Micron Black Pen (Stitching Outside of Circles)

Ribbon ~ Stampin' Up (Light Blue from Years Ago)

Stampin' Up Slot Punch

Flowers ~ Iced Got Flowers? (Michael's Stores Inc.) & Prima

Half Pearls ~ Recollections by Michael's Stores Inc.

Stickles by Ranger ~ Diamond

Copic Sketch Markers

Bear ~ C00, C1, C3, C5, RV13, & R20

Heart Patch ~ RV13, RV14, & V17

Square Patch ~ RV10, RV11, & V17

Needle ~ C00, C1, & C3

Thread Spool ~ V12, V15, V17, C00, C1, & C3

Thread ~ V15

Thimble ~ C00, C1, C3, & V17

Shadow ~ B000 & C00

Atyou Spica Glitter Pen ~ 00 Clear (Everything Except the Fur)

As always thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions or comments feel free to leave me a message with a way to contact you (email or blog address)!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"Rising Waters Flood Appeal For Crafters"

Good Morning Everyone! I wanted to ask for your help once again, for all of the people affected by the flood in Queensland, Australia. My online friend Annette has made me aware of a "Memory Gift" blog, set up for all crafters to help out by sending items of their specific craft to.

If you are a SCRAPBOOKER, a scrapbook page that would be appropriate to go into a memory album for a family, so all they need to do is add photo's. Hopefully they will have friends and family that can supply them with photo's as no doubt they will all be lost too.

If you are a CARD MAKER, a card or two that could be passed on to let them know of your support and well wishes.

If you are a PAPER PROJECT TYPE CRAFTER, a small gift that could also be passed on.

If you happen to be a SEWER OR QUILTER, possibly some hand washers, tea towels, baby clothes, and the list goes on.

If you happen to do any other type of CRAFT... any small gift that you could send would really help these families out.

Many STORES are also participating in this worthy cause by holding raffles and having challenges where the items created are being shipped out to one of the many drop off points. If you are a STORE / DESIGNER, please consider helping out with cause! 

As these people have lost everything and any small gift would be muchly appreciated,and they would know just how much we ALL care! For more details and an updated list of sending points, they can be found at Rising Waters Queensland. If you have any questions you can contact Sharryn by email.

I want to thank you for taking the time to read this email and helping out in any way that you can, either by sending a specific gift or by spreading the word here in the states! Tragedy's come in many forms all around the world, to me it is wonderful to be apart of the crafting world, as we can ban together and help to make a difference in one way or another!

As always thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions or comments PLEASE feel free to leave me a message with a way to contact you (email or blog address)!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"A Scoop Of Love For My Sweet"

Good Evening Everyone! I am very happy to report that I have ALL of my Domestic Goddess Chores done for the upcoming week! Yay! Now more time for the important stuff, Coloring and Creating! LOL!

I must admit, I finished this card the other day, but it needed some time to dry! If you know me, you know that I am not the most graceful person in the world! LOL! So I make sure I give things plenty of time to dry before I start touching and moving them around!

This creation is for two different challenges and a tip on a SALE that is going on! So get ready... I am going to be long winded! LOL!

The first challenge is for Priscilla Style's Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge #86. I have included a picture of the sketch that I used. She always has two sketches every week... one being Very Fancy and the other is Clean and Simple (CAS)! I love that you can follow either sketch or create something that is in between both of them! I usually try to do the fancy one, as that is where I personally need the most help (thinking outside my normal style)! You still have plenty of time to work with one of her sketches and submit your creation! The deadline date and time is Monday, January 17, 2011 at 7pm CST! If you have time, come join in the fun! 

The second challenge that I will be entering is Copic Creations #42. The theme of this challenge is "Anything New". On this creation... the image (only a week old), the wonderful heart charms (only a little over a week old), and the swirl rhinestones (two weeks old)... so to me they are all NEW Goodies! For this challenge you still have plenty of time to submit your creation! The deadline date and time is Monday, January 31, 2011 at 12pm CST! If you have time come on over and join in on the fun!

Now for the tid bit on a wonderful SALE... The Stamping Boutique is having a 35% Off Sale on all digi's! Isn't that exciting? The image that I have used in this creation is one from Tracey's (owner of The Stamping Boutique) NEW Valentine's Day Line! I just love what I can do with her images! I recently purchased several images. I have them printed and ready to be used! I can't wait to see what I come up with! So be on the  look out for more of her images in next couple of weeks! I am unsure of how long the sale will last, so don't miss out... Check out her store soon!

Material List

Stamp ~ The Stamping Boutique (Scoop Of Hearts)

Designer Paper ~ It Takes Two & Rhonna Farrer

Card Stock ~ X Press It (Image) & Stampin' Up (Basic Black, Real Red, Pretty In Pink, & Going Gray)

Sizzex Die ~ Scalloped Tag

Clear Rhinestones ~ Recollections by Michael's Stores Inc.

Large & Small Heart Embellishments ~ Breloques Amuleto by Cousin Corporation of America

Small Double Heart Embellishment ~ (Not Sure Of Brand Name) Michael's Stores Inc.

Ribbon ~ Stampin' Up (Real Red & Basic Black) / Bow Easy by Posi Bendr Co.  & Stretchy Pink Ribbon ~ Out Of Stash

Inkssentials White Opaque Pen

Crystal Effects ~ Stampin' Up (Hearts On Image Only)

Stickles by Ranger ~ Star Dust (My Favorite)

Copic Sketch Markers

Scoop ~ C00, C1, C3, & C5

Hearts ~ R01 & R29 / RV21 & RV23 / R83 & R85

Ribbon ~ BV00, BV02, & C3

Shadow ~ B000 & C00

Clear Rhinestones ~ R29 & 100 (Black)(First Time I Have Used My Black Copic!)

Atyou Spica Glitter Pen ~ 00 Clear (Used On The Whole Image)

As always thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions or comments feel free to leave me a message with a way for me to contact you (email or blog address)!

Have a wonderful rest of the weekend!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"Sweet Pea Stampers Follower Candy"

Good Morning To All! I have some very exciting news to share with you! Sweet Pea Stampers are having A Followers Candy Draw on January 31, 2011! They have some wonderful prizes to give away! Their goal is to reach 300 followers by January 30, 2011!

If you would like to take part in this wonderful goal and have a chance at winning some awesome stamps, either you can visit them at their Sweet Pea Stampers Blog or just click the picture on the lower right hand side of my blog!

As always thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions or comments feel free to leave me a message with a way to contact you (email or blog address)!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"A Note Of Thanks"

 Good Evening Everyone! I have a few different versions of the same card to share with you. A lady here in town was looking for some simple thank you cards with a puppy on them. This is what I created, what do you think?

Material List

Stamps ~ Stampin' Up ~ Bow Wow Retired Set (Images) & In My Thoughts Retired Set (Sentiments)

Designer Paper ~ Out Of My Stash

Card Stock ~ X Press It (Images),

Stampin' Up (Chocolate Chip, Close To Cocoa, Really Rust, & Brilliant Blue) &Cream (Out Of My Stash)Crystal Effects ~ Stampin' Up (Nose, Bone, & Bowl)

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder ~ Thank You
Stampin' Up Ink ~ (Chocolate Chip, Close To Cocoa, Really Rust, & Brilliant Blue) / Inkssentials Blending Tool With Foam Pad
Ribbon ~ Celebrate It Holiday by Michael's Store Inc.Bow Easy by Posi Bendr Co.Stickles by Ranger ~ Cinnamon & Waterfall

Creative Memories Corner Rounder

Copic Sketch Markers

Dog ~ E13, E15, E17, W3, & W5
Bone ~ E21 & E50
Bowl ~ R24, R27, & R29

Atyou Spica Glitter Pen ~ 00 Clear (Dog, Bone, & Bowl)

As always thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions or comments feel free to leave me a message with a way to contact you (email or blog address)!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"Update On Braydin Resch"

Hello Everyone! I have a wonderful update on Braydin Resch! He was the boy who fell out of his tree stand and got severely hurt. He has spent several months in the hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. His progress is coming along much better than they had anticipated. He still needs to go through physical therapy on a daily basis, but the doctors do not feel the need for him to remain in Milwaukee.

He is quite the determined young man and has the will to walk again so badly. The doctors feel he can get treatment closer to home, so they are going to release him from the hospital. His family is frantically trying to figure out how to make there home wheelchair accessible and are making many (more) changes to their lifestyle.

Braydin would love to continue to receive cards!

Please send them to:

Braydin Resch

W18917 Cty ZZ

Birnamwood, WI  54414

Thank you so very much for thinking of him and your continued prayers. This is going to be the most difficult time for him because though out the holidays, everyone was so concerned and now that he is home, people will think he is okay and all is good. That is certainly not the case. He has a long, long road ahead of him. He will continue to go for therapy for the next year. His bedroom is located downstairs in his home and it will be a long time before he will see his room or sleep in his own bed.

He has come a long way in a short amount of time, but the worst is yet to come. This is where he is going to need constant support and encouragement! Just knowing people are in his corner and haven't given up on him will help keep him determined! 

Okay... Here is where I ask once again! Can we show our support and concern by sharing some of our wonderful cards with a young man who really needs to hear from us? I hope that everyone can help out with this! I know I will be sending out a card or two to him as time goes by! I will do my best to keep everyone updated on his progress!! Thanks for taking the time to read this post and if you can help out that would be wonderful! Thanks again for your support! 

If you have any questions feel free to contact me!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"A Sweet For My Sweet"

Good Afternoon Everyone! This wonderful creation is for the Sweet Sketch Wednesday Challenge #83. Below you will find the wonderful sketch that they had for the challenge! I love their sketches because they make me think outside of my normal style of creating! You still have time to enter in their challenge! The deadline is tonight at 8 pm CST! (Okay, I guess you only have a little time to join in fun! LOL!)

Material List

Stamps ~ The Stamping Boutique (Image) & My Own Little Mind (Sentiment)

Designer Paper ~ It Takes Two & Rhonna Farrer

Card Stock ~ X Press It (Image) & Stampin' Up (Basic Black, Real Red, Pretty In Pink, & Going Gray)

Ribbon ~ Out Of My Stash (LOL!)

Inkssentials Opaque White Pen (Trusty Ole Pal) ~ (I have not gotten used to the NEW Sharpie Paint Pen, yet!)

Creative Memories Corner Rounder (Sentiment)

Distress Ink by Ranger (Spun Sugar) / Inkssentials Blending Tool With Foam Pad

Nestabilities by Spellbinders ~ Classic Heart & Scalloped Heart

Mulberry Paper ~ Stampin' Up (The Red Scalloped Hearts)

Half Pearls ~ Recollections by Michael's Stores Inc.

Crystal Effects ~ Stampin' Up (Hearts In The Scoop Only)

Stickles by Ranger ~ Diamond

Copic Sketch Markers

Scoop ~ C00, C1, C3, & C5

Ribbon ~ BV00, BV02, & C3

Hearts ~ R01 & R29 / RV21 & RV23 / R83 & R85

Shadow ~ B000 & C00

Atyou Spica Glitter Pen ~ 00 Clear (On The Whole Image)

As always thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions or comments feel free to leave me a message with a way to contact you (email or blog address)!

Happy Creating!

Sara

'Help For Katie & Her Family"

Can you help Katie and her family with either a donation or by spreading the word?

Katie Emmerson Renz married to Kevin with 3 beautiful boys the twins Nate & Will aged 5 and Hunter aged 10 had some news just before Christmas that has rocked their world as they know it. Katie has been diagnosed with stage 4 Stomach Cancer and is currently undergoing her only option which is Chemotherapy.

Katie is a fellow crafter and is loved within the crafting community. Several artists and various companies have come together to help by donating digital stamps & sets to whom ever gives a donation of £15 (Which converts to $23.93 USD). You can find all the details at Jak Heath's Website and to make a donation! If you can help out in any way, please do!

As always thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions or comments feel free to leave a message with a way for me to contact you (email or blog address)!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"First Love"

Whoa! I didn't think I was going to finish this creation in time to submit it into Priscilla Styles Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge #85! LOL! It sure has been a day, but I really love my creation! What do you think of it?

Here is the sketch that I used! They always have two sketches, A Glammed Up one and a Clean And Simple (CAS) one!

Material List

Stamps ~ Digi Doodle Shop (Image)

Designer Paper ~ DCVW (Die Cut With a View called Sweethearts)

Card Stock ~ X Press It (Image) & Stampin' Up (Bravo Burgundy, Pretty In Pink, Positively Pink, & Shimmery White)

Punches ~ Martha Stewart Looped Hearts & Lace Hearts

Ribbon ~ Stampin' Up (Mauve Mist) / Bow Easy by Posi Bendr Co.

Heart Rhinestones ~ Recollections by Michael's Stores Inc.

Other Embellishment ~ Out Of My Stash

Stickles by Ranger ~ Star Dust

Copic Sketch Markers

Little Girl ~ Hair ~ E25, E31, & E50

Skin ~ E000, E00, E11, & R20

Dress & Ribbon ~ RV00, RV13, & RV21

Valentine Heart ~ R29

Little Boy ~ Hair ~ Y00, Y11, & Y26

Skin ~ E000, E00, E21, & R20

Shirt ~ B21, B32, & B41

Pants ~ C1, C3, & C5

Flowers ~ G03, Y00, Y02, & YR65

Inside Of Heart ~ RV02

Lace Around Heart ~ RV02 & RV69

Atyou Spica Glitter Pen ~ 00 Clear (Hair, Dress, Valentine Heart, Shirt, Pants, Flowers)

As always thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions or comments feel free to leave me a message with a way to contact you (email or blog address)!

Happy Creating!

Sara