"The Candy Goodies Winner..."

Good Morning Everyone! I have gone through and became followers to all of the participants in my "Candy Goodies" post! Wow, what a wonderful turn out! Okay, I will stop chattering and give you all the winner!!! Mr. Random decided it would be...

Miranda van den Bosch... Miranda's Card Creations 

Congratulations Miranda, I will be sending you an email in just a minute! Thank you to everyone for your wonderful comments and becoming a follower! This was a very exciting event for me! I appreciate every one of you and hope that y'all have a wonderful weekend!

Thanks again!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"Love Of A Lifetime"

Good Evening Everyone! Whew! It sure has been a long week! Don't you think? I am so happy that it's Friday! LOL! I have a very special creation for you this evening! This was created for a coworker of Michael's (fiance)! They are getting married tomorrow! (We hope the weather holds out, no snow, rain, or cold!) Considering we just had more snow again this week! Oops... got sidetracked! LOL! I used two images from The Stamping Boutique called Audrey The Bride and AJ The Groom. Aren't they just adorable? Oh, by the way, The Stamping Boutique is having a 25% OFF SALE right now! I am not sure how long it will last, so don't delay... head on over and check out Tracey's NEW IMAGES!

Material List

Stamps ~ The Stamping Boutique - Audrey The Bride and AJ The Groom (Image), My Own Little Mind (1st Sentiment), & Stampin' Up - Retired Set Versatile Verses (2nd Sentiment)

Designer Paper ~ Best Creations Inc.

Card Stock ~ Cryogen 89# (Images) & Stampin' Up (Basic Black, Handsome Hunter, Real Red, & Whisper White)

Inkssentials Opaque White Pen

Stickles ~ Diamonds & Star Dust (Diamonds On Wedding Dress & Veil ~ Star Dust For All The Accents)

Crystal Effects ~ Stampin' Up (Both Complete Images)

Nestibilities by Spellbinders ~ Classic Heart & Classic Scalloped Heart

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder ~ Small Hearts

Lace ~ Out Of My Stash

Scor-Pal Tape ~ 1/4" (To Adhere Lace)

Foam Tape by 3M (To Pop Up The Different Layers)

Punch ~ Branch by Martha Stewart

Rose Picks by Horizon Groups Inc.

Silver Half Pearls & Red Heart Rhinestones ~ Recollections by Michael's Stores Inc.

Copic Sketch Markers

Audrey ~ C00, C0, C1, C3, C5, C7, C8, & C9 / R35, R37, R39, & G09 / E000, E00, & E21

AJ ~ C00, C0, C1, C3, C4, C5, C7, C8, & C9 / R35, R37, & R39 / E000, E00, & E21

Atyou Spica Glitter Pen ~ 12 Silver

I will be entering this creation into ten different challenges! Wow... I think that is the most I have ever entered! LOL!

The first challenge is The Latte Lounge, the theme is "Flowers On Your Card"! The deadline date is Thursday, March 3, 2011! You MUST be a member of The Latte Lounge and The Stamping Boutique Group! 

The second challenge is I Did It Creations Challenge #43, the theme this week is "Anything Goes"! The deadline date and time is Saturday, February 26, 2011 at 5pm CST.

The third challenge is Guylou's Inimitability Challenge, the theme is "Anything Goes"! This challenge runs for two weeks! So the deadline date and time is Thursday, March 3, 2011 at 9pm CST.

The fourth challenge is Stamp Something Challenge, the theme is "Something With Flowers"! The deadline date and time is Thursday, March 3, 2011 at 6pm CST.

The fifth challenge is Charisma Cardz Challenge #8, the theme is "Color Combo (Black, White, & One Other Color)"! The deadline date and time is Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 1pm CST.

The sixth challenge is Do You Stack Up Challenge #8, the theme is "Anything Goes"! The deadline date and time is Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 3pm CST.

The seventh challenge is Paper Craft Journey Challenge #4, the theme is "Anything Goes"! The deadline date and time is Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 2pm CST.

The eighth challenge is Paper Romance Challenges #39, the theme is "Anything Goes"! The deadline date and time is Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 10pm CST.

The ninth challenge is Samuel Taylor's Challenge, the theme is "Copic Chic or Promarker Gal". This is a monthly challenge. So the deadline date is February 27, 2011.

The tenth challenge is The Stamping B's Design Team Challenge #99, the theme is "Use A Flower On Your Card"! The deadline date and time is Thursday, March 3, 2011 at 8pm CST.

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

"The Stamping Boutique's "Spring Fever" Blog Hop"

**Special Note**

This post will stay at the top of my blog until February 25th, for my NEW posts, please scroll down!

Welcome Everyone! We are hosting a "Spring Fever" blog hop this month! We're all sick of the snow and would love to see a little sunshine and some flowers, so The Talented Design Team decided to create them for your viewing pleasure! Using the beautiful images by The Stamping Boutique's NEW Spring Line!

A few guidelines for the hop:

• You will have to make sure you hop to ALL of the design team members' blogs.
• Be sure to post a comment on EACH blog in order to be eligible for the final prize of 4 images from The Stamping Boutique's NEW Spring Line.
• The hop starts at Amanda's Blog and will end at The Stamping Boutique's Blog. I have included a list of all the stops, in case you get lost along the way!
• The hop will run from February 18th at 11PM CST to February 20th at 5PM CST! After that time, the comments will be tallied and the winner will be randomly picked.

Amanda (First Stop)

Christy L.

Christy D.

Colleen

Collette

Crystal

Dardi

Dawn

Heide

Jennifer

Kecia

Kendra

Louise

Marie

Melissa

Michelle

Miranda

Pat

Rhonda

Sara (You're Here)

Stacie

Suzi

Tracey

The Stamping Boutique Blog (Last Stop)

The Design Team used a sketch this month for inspiration! The sketch was created by the very talented Amanda Newton!!! (see sketch below)

You should have just left the wonderfully talented Rhonda and her beautiful creation!

Here are my creations...

"Miss Dixie"

I will post the Material List and Copic Sketch Markers for this creation on Monday, February 21st! (Trying to save everyone time, since this is a long hop!)

Sir Hops-A-Lot

I will post the Material List and Copic Sketch Markers for this creation on Tuesday, February 22nd! (Trying to save everyone time, since this is a long hop!)

Miss Belle

I will post the Material List and Copic Sketch Markers for this creation on Wednesday, February 23rd! (Trying to save everyone time, since this is a long hop!)

For my CANDY GOODIES...
(It is open to ALL... International Crafters are welcome!) 

To be eligible I have a few guidelines...

• You MUST be a follower.
• You MUST leave a comment.
• My Candy Goodies will be from February 18th at 11PM CST until February 25th at 8PM CST! (This way everyone will have a chance to take part!)

It is not a requirement; but if you would be so kind as to post a picture of my Candy Goodies in your sidebar with a link back here, you will get your name put in for the goodies twice!!! PLEASE let me know if you have done this in your comment, so it is easier for me to keep track of! (I would really appreciate that!)

And now you are on your way to the wonderfully talented Stacie to see what she has in store for you!!

Thank you for taking the time to hop along with us, and leaving each of us a little love on our creations!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Happy Creating!
Sara

"Miss Belle"

Good Morning Everyone! How are you doing today? I am going to be starting on a new project today! Something other than cards or other creations! That is about all the details that I can give you at this time; but once I can release more, I will let you know all about it! So keep an eye out for the upcoming NEW project! Okay, onto this creation...

Here is my third and last creation from the "Spring Fever" Blog Hop that The Stamping Boutique hosted over the weekend!

Material List

Stamp ~ The Stamping Boutique ~ Rabbit-In-Egg (Image)

Designer Paper ~ Moxxie (Easter Trail)

Card Stock ~ Cryogen 89# (Image) & Stampin' Up (Barely Banana, Bashful Blue, Creamy Caramel, Green Galore, & Pretty In Pink)

Inkssentials Opaque White Pen

Nestibilities by Spellbinders ~ Petite Ovals Small & Large & Petite Scalloped Ovals Large

Lace ~ Out Of My Stash

Scor-Pal Tape 1/4" (To Adhere Lace) ~ My Favorite Adhesive For This

Rhinestone Swirls & Individual Ones ~ Recollections by Michael's Stores Inc.

Ribbon ~ Stampin' Up (Gable Green) / Bow Easy by Posi Bendr Co.

Stickles ~ Star Dust

Copic Sketch Markers

Bunny ~ E11, E13, E15, & E18

Ears & Nose ~ R81 & R83

Bow ~ YG11, YG13, & YG17 / Y11 & Y13

Egg ~ BV000, BV02, & BV13 / B000, B41, & B91 / R81 & R83

Rhinestones ~ BV13

I will be entering this creation into four different challenges!

First challenge is Digi Doodle Shops Best Challenge #47, the theme this week is "Anything Goes"! The deadline date and time is Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 3pm CST.

Second challenge is I Did It Creations Challenge #43, the theme this week is "Anything Goes"! The deadline date and time is Saturday, February 26, 2011 at 5pm CST.

Third challenge is Guylou's Inimitability Challenge, the theme is "Anything Goes"! This challenge runs for two weeks! So the deadline date and time is Thursday, March 3, 2011 at 9pm CST.

Fourth challenge is Little Claire Designs Challenge #1, the theme is "Anything Goes"! This is a monthly challenge! So the deadline date and time is Friday, March 4, 2011 at 6am CST.

If you have some time, come on over and link up your creations... I am sure they would love to have you!!

**Reminder**

Candy Goodies will be available until Friday, February 25, 2011 at 8pm CST! (See First Post On 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)!

Have a wonderful day!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"So Happy Together"

Good Afternoon Everyone! I had so much fun with the first "Hallmark Holiday" card that I made, I just had to make another one! LOL! In case you missed my earlier post about this challenge, I will include all the details again with my new creation! ... I have a challenge that will make you really think and also do some good for the environment, all at the same time! The Latte Lounge has a challenge going on right now called "Hallmark Holiday"! It is a totally different type of challenge. What you need to do is find those store bought Birthday cards or Christmas cards that you received from your extended family or others! Take those cards that you never know what to do with, and CUT THEM UP! What I mean is use those cards and create a card or layout with them! This challenge will run from now until Saturday, March 5, 2011! The winner will receive 2 stamps of their choice from The Stamping Boutique! I created this inspiration card, below! What do you think? Does it sound like fun? Come on over, become a member, and join us... WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU!

Reduce, Re-use, & Recycle

The picture above is before I added my image! 

The picture above is after I added my image by The Stamping Boutique called "Snowfriends"!

Material List

Stamp ~ The Stamping Boutique ~ Snowfriends

Designer Paper ~ NONE (Only store bought Christmas cards that I received this last Christmas!)

Card Stock ~ Cryogen 89# (Image) & Stampin' Up (Bashful Blue & Brilliant Blue)

Creative Memories Double Square Punches Small & Large

Stickles ~ Diamonds & Star Dust

Sparkly Fluff by Our Craft Lounge (Sugar)

Copic Sketch Markers

Left Snowwoman ~ B60, B63, & B66 / R81, R83, & R85 / BG0000, BG000, & BG02 / C00, C1, C3, & C7

Middle Snowman ~ G000, G03, G05, & G07 / C00, C1, C3, C5, & C7 / R24, R27, & R29 / B21, B24, & B26

Right Snowman ~ B12 & B16 / B21, B24, & B26 / R24, R27, & R29 / G03, G05, & G07 / C00, C1, & C3 / Y38

Shadow ~ B60

Doodles ~ B00

I will be submitting this creation into three different challenges today!

The first challenge is Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge #48, the theme is "Punches". Their challenges run for two weeks! So the deadline date and time is Thursday, March 3, 2011 at 11pm CST.

The second challenge is Fabulous Friday Challenge at Frosted Designs, this weeks theme is "No Patterned Paper"! The deadline date and time is Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 12pm CST.

The third challenge is Winter Wonderland Challenge, the theme this week is to make a "Christmas Card"! The deadline date and time is Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 11am CST.

If you have some time, come on over and link up your creations... I am sure they would love to have you!!

**Reminder**

Candy Goodies will be available until Friday, February 25, 2011 at 8pm CST! (See First Post On 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)!

Have a wonderful day!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"Sir Hops-A-Lot"

Good Morning To All! It is a chilly snow covered day here in Wisconsin! How is your weather? Is it "Spring", YET? LOL! I will not delay on my post today...

Here is my second creation for the "Spring Fever" Blog Hop that The Stamping Boutique hosted over the weekend!

Material List

Stamp ~ The Stamping Boutique ~ Boy Rabbit-In-Egg (Image)

Designer Paper ~ Out Of My Stash

Card Stock ~ Cryogen 89# (Image) & Stampin' Up (Barely Blue, Bliss Blue, Going Gray, Orchid Opulence, Pumpkin Pie, & Rose Red)

Inkssentials Opaque White Pen

Nestibilities by Spellbinders ~ Petite Ovals Small

Faux Stitching ~ Black Micron Pen

Punch ~ Stampin' Up (Corner Border Punch)

Ribbon ~ Stampin' Up (Ballet Blue)

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

Crystal Effects ~ Stampin' Up (Inside of Ears, Nose, Eyes, & Dots On Egg)

Stickles ~ Star Dust

Copic Sketch Markers

Bunny ~ C1, C3, & C5

Ears & Nose ~ RV32 & RV34

Egg ~ B21 & B23 / V12 & V15 / Y00 & Y11 / Y35 & Y38 / YG11 & YG13

I will be entering this creation into four challenges today!

First challenge is Digi Doodle Shops Best Challenge #47, the theme this week is "Anything Goes"! The deadline date and time is Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 3pm CST.

Second challenge is I Did It Creations Challenge #43, the theme this week is "Anything Goes"! The deadline date and time is Saturday, February 26, 2011 at 5pm CST.

Third challenge is Guylou's Inimitability Challenge, the theme is "Anything Goes"! This challenge runs for two weeks! So the deadline date and time is Thursday, March 3, 2011 at 9pm CST.

Fourth challenge is Little Claire Designs Challenge #1, the theme is "Anything Goes"! This is a monthly challenge! So the deadline date and time is Friday, March 4, 2011 at 6am CST.

If you have some time, come on over and link up your creations... I am sure they would love to have you!!

**Reminder**

Candy Goodies will be available until Friday, February 25, 2011 at 8pm CST! (See First Post On 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)!

Have a wonderful day!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"Hallmark Holiday"

Good Afternoon Everyone! I have a challenge that will make you really think and also do some good for the environment, all at the same time! The Latte Lounge has a challenge going on right now called "Hallmark Holiday"! It is a totally different type of challenge. What you need to do is find those store bought Birthday cards or Christmas cards that you received from your extended family or others! Take those cards that you never know what to do with, and CUT THEM UP! What I mean is use those cards and create a card or layout with them! This challenge will run from now until Saturday, March 5, 2011! The winner will receive 2 stamps of their choice from The Stamping Boutique! I created this inspiration card, below! What do you think? Does it sound like fun? Come on over, become a member, and join us... WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU!

Reduce, Re-use, & Recycle

Material List

Stamps ~ NONE

Designer Paper ~ NONE (Only store bought Christmas cards that I received this last Christmas!!)

Card Stock ~ Stampin' Up (Bashful Blue, Bliss Blue, & Brilliant Blue)

Creative Memories Double Square Punches In Small & Large

Stickles ~ Diamonds

Ribbon ~ Stampin' Up (Going Gray) / Bow Easy by Posi Bendr Co.

Half Pearls ~ Recollections by Michael's Stores Inc.  

I will be entering this card into two different challenges!

The first challenge is Wags 'n Whiskers Challenge #48, the theme is "Punches". Their challenges run for two weeks! So the deadline date and time is Thursday, March 3, 2011 at 11pm CST.

The second challenge is Fabulous Friday Challenge at Frosted Designs, this weeks theme is "No Patterned Paper"! The deadline date and time is Thursday, February 24, 2011 at 12pm CST.

If you have some time, come on over and link up your creations... I am sure they would love to have you!!

**Reminder**

Candy Goodies will be available until Friday, February 25, 2011 at 8pm CST! (See First Post On 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)!

Have a wonderful day!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"Miss Dixie"

Good Morning Everyone! It has been a busy weekend for me! How about you? What did you think of the blog hop? Well I won't delay... I will get right down to business! LOL!

Here is my first creation for the "Spring Fever" Blog Hop that The Stamping Boutique hosted over the weekend!

Material List

Stamp ~ The Stamping Boutique - Rabbit-In-Egg (Image)

Designer Paper ~ Reminisce & Heidi Grace Designs

Card Stock ~ Cryogen 89# (Image) & Stampin' Up (Basic Black, Regal Rose, Tempting Turquoise, & YoYo Yellow)

Inkssentials Opaque White Pen

Nestibilities by Spellbinders ~ Classic Ovals Small & Large & Beaded Ovals

Needle & Thread

Ribbon ~ Stampin' Up (Almost Amethyst & White) & Lime Green (Out Of My Stash)

Flowers with Pearls ~ Stylish Accents by Offray

Floral Spray with Beads ~ Horizon Group USA

Half Pearls ~ Recollections by Michael's Stores Inc.

Crystal Effects ~ Stampin' Up (Pink Inside Of Ears, Nose, Eyes, Polka Dots On Bow, & Speckles On Egg)

Stickles ~ Star Dust (My favorite)

Copic Sketch Markers

Bunny ~ C1, C3, C5, & C7

Ears & Nose ~ R20, R21, & R22

Bow ~ Y02, Y04, & Y06 / B60, B63, & B66

Egg ~ YG01, YG05, & YG07 / B00, B02, & B04 / B60, B63, & B66 / Y02, Y04, & Y06

Shadow & Background ~ B000, B00, & B01

I will be entering this creation into five different challenges!

First challenge is Digi Doodle Shops Best Challenge #47, the theme this week is "Anything Goes"! The deadline date and time is Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 3pm CST.

Second challenge is I Did It Creations Challenge #43, the theme this week is "Anything Goes"! The deadline date and time is Saturday, February 26, 2011 at 5pm CST.

Third challenge is Simply Create Challenge #37, the theme this week is "Bold & Bright"!

The deadline date and time is Friday, February 25, 2011 at 5pm CST. 

Fourth challenge is Guylou's Inimitability Challenge, the theme is "Anything Goes"! This challenge runs for two weeks! So the deadline date and time is Thursday, March 3, 2011 at 9pm CST.

Fifth challenge is Little Claire Designs Challenge #1, the theme is "Anything Goes"! This is a monthly challenge! So the deadline date and time is Friday, March 4, 2011 at 6am CST.

If you have some time, come on over and link up your creations... I am sure they would love to have you!!

**Reminder**

Candy Goodies will be available until Friday, February 25, 2011 at 8pm CST! (See First Post On 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)!

Have a wonderful day!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"Come Hop Along With Us"

Good Morning Everyone! Happy Valentine's Day To All! I wanted to let you all know in advance about The Stamping Boutique's "Spring Fever" Blog Hop this Saturday, February 19th! Make sure to MARK YOUR CALENDAR, we have some beautiful projects in store for you! You may want to sit down with your favorite beverage, as you WILL have a large amount of stops to make! LOL! I am so excited, this is my first ever blog hop! I can't wait to share my creations with you! I have decided to put together some blog candy here at my blog... so make sure that you are ready for an awesome surprise! Here is a sneak peak of one of my colored images!

Okay, that is all the details that I can release at this time! (Hee Hee) Hope to see you hopping along!

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

"Wonder What Is Happening?"

Good Evening Everyone! I wanted to give you an update of all the awesome things that are happening over at The Latte Lounge!

 

• The Stamping Boutique Journal ~ Stop by TLL and sign up! With each issue there will be a freebie image! How cool is that? Plus you will be current on all the events of The Stamping Boutique and The Latte Lounge! The first issue has been sent out already! April did a fantastic job of putting it together! Thanks April for all of your hard work!

• The current challenges at TLL are...

1. Valentines Day Glitter and Bling ~ Dates Feb. 3rd - 17th
2. Cheerfully Choosing Challenge (enter one project in as many challenges as possible) ~ Dates Feb. 5th - 19th
3. You Inspire Me (create a project inspired by someone else) ~ Feb. 7th - 20th
4. Use Chipboard on your project ~ Feb. 9th - 23rd

The prizes that are up for grabs for these challenges are 2 images of your choice from The Stamping Boutique! As you can see all of the challenges have started... so pop on over, check it out, and get creating!

•  February Monthly Challenge - any project, creation without hearts!! :-) This one is open until midnight February 28th. The prize will be a bag of crafty goodies including at least one acrylic or foam mounted rubber stamp!!

Now you are probably wondering, what do I need to do to be included in these wonderful challenges? BECOME A MEMBER! It's easy to join! Click the link I have provided above, follow the prompts, click Groups... join The Stamping Boutique! That's it and you are now part of the group and you can start exploring! If you are up to it, click on My Page... and start customizing your page, so you can upload all of your wonderful creations for us to see! We would LOVE to see and hear from you soon!

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

"Oops"

Good Evening Everyone! I have one more card to share tonight and then that is it for a few days! LOL! This adorable image is by The Stamping Boutique, Audrey With A Cupcake! Isn't she just the sweetest image? I seem to be in need of birthday cards (actually belated birthday cards... hence the Oops). LOL! This card was inspired by a sketch / challenge that my local stamp club had on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at The Stamp Shoppe. Each month we get together and have a blast! We go home with a sketch to follow and then share at the next month's meeting. Each one comes with a theme, also. This one was to incorporate a tag somewhere in your creation or have an extra gift tag that matched the card. As you can see that I have included my tag on my creation! I wish I could show you the sketch that Peggy created for us to follow, but the copy that I was given... I wrote some notes on and didn't want to show all of you my chicken scratching! LOL!

I will be entering this creation into a new challenge, well it is new to me over at The Paper Variety Challenge Blog. This weeks creation was to include a cupcake in your creation and I thought this would be a wonderful card to go along with the challenge! The only other rule that I have found is that you must incorporate paper in your creation! So for all of us that is easy!! The deadline date and time is Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 11am CST. You have plenty of time to come up with a cupcake creation and get it linked up! The Design Team has some really awesome inspiration, so if you have time come on over and check them out!

Material List

Stamps ~ The Stamping Boutique ~ Audrey With A Cupcake (Image) & Touche Rubber Stamps (Sentiment)

Designer Paper ~ Sugar Tree

Card Stock ~ X Press It (Image) & Stampin' Up (Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie, Ruby Red, & Summer Sun)

Nestabilities by Spellbinders ~ Deckled Mega Rectangles Small & Large

Inkssentials Opaque White Pen

Sponging Technique ~ Stampin' Up Ink (Bashful Blue)

Ribbon ~ Stampin' Up (Basic Black)

Faux Stitching ~ Micron Black Pen

Half Pearls ~ Recollections by Michael's Stores Inc.

Copic Sketch Markers

Hair ~ C1, C5, & C7

Scarf ~ R24, R27, & R29

Skin ~ E000, E00, E21, & R21

Dress ~ Y13, Y15, & Y17 / YR12, YR16, & YR18

Apron ~ R24, R27, & R29

Socks ~ YR12, YR16,  &YR18

Shoes ~ C1, C3, C5, & C7

Cupcake ~ YR16, BG13, E25, E27, E29, R81, R83, & R85

Doodles & Shadow ~ B01

Atyou Spica Glitter Pen ~ 00 Clear (Cupcake, Candle, Flame, Shoes, Dress Trim, Stitching, & 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 Sunday Everyone!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"Card Cupid's Appreciation Blog Tour"

Good Afternoon Everyone! I have a special notice to bring to your attention! My fellow Design Team Member Christy L. is working with the Card Cupids Organization. They are holding an Appreciation Blog Tour today through Monday, February 14, 2011 at midnight. Card Cupids helps children in need of some love, regardless of their specific situation or economic background. They believe that every child should know that they are loved and cherished. They send out "Card Cuddle Care Packages" to numerous children in need each year. Any donation, whether it be some cards, stuffed animals, clothes, or even a monetary donation is always welcome. Also if you know of a child in need, please do NOT hesitate to contact them through there wonderfully set up site! If you are looking for a worthy cause to get involved with, to volunteer some of your time or resources to... this would be a very good place to consider! For more information, please check out the link above that I have provided for the organization. I want to Thank all of you in advance for your support by hopping over and checking out the blog tour! It sure means a lot to bring a smile to a child's face!

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)!

Thanks Again!!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"Trend Setter"

Good Morning To All! I have a wonderful creation to share with you today! This gorgeous and trendy image is by The Stamping Boutique, which is sponsoring the Etsy Inspired Challenge Blog this week! We went to Glow Girl's Etsy Shop for some inspiration. The two items that I took my inspiration from are listed below.

 

For more inspiration... check my sidebar and visit my teammates blog sites! They would love to hear from you! The deadline date and time for this challenge is Friday, February 18, 2011 at 2pm CST. I hope you will come on over and join in the fun!

I will be entering this creation into the Sweet Sketch Wednesday Challenge #88. Arlana has an awesome sketch to use for inspiration again this week! (see below) The deadline date and time is Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 8pm CST. You have plenty of time to create your submission and get it linked up!

 

Material List

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

Designer Paper ~ Out Of My Stash

Card Stock ~ X Press It (Image) & Stampin' Up (Chocolate Chip, Rich Razzleberry, & Tempting Turquoise)

Inkssentials Opaque White Pen

Nestibilities by Spellbinders ~ Deckled Mega Rectangles Small & Large

Sponging Technique ~ Stampin' Up Ink (Always Artichoke & Old Olive)

Flower Charms by Cousin Corporation of America

Sizzix Big Shot / Sizzix Texture Plate ~ Weave

Ribbons ~ Stampin' Up (Pretty In Pink) & Papertrey Ink (Turquoise)

Half Pearls ~ Recollections by Michael's Stores Inc.

Stampin' Up Slot Punch

Stickles ~ Star Dust (My Favorite)

Copic Sketch Markers

Beret ~ R81, R83, R85, & R89

Hair ~ E25, E31, & E50 / YG93, YG95, & YG97

Skin ~ E000, E00, E21, & R21 / R81 & R83

Jacket ~ BG02, BG05, & BG07

Shirt ~ YG93, YG95, & YG97 / Y13 & Y15 / YR65 & YR68

Skirt ~ R81, R83, R85, & R89

Socks ~ R81, R83, R85, & R89 / YG93, YG95, & YG97 / BG02, BG05, & BG07

Shoes ~ E25, E27, & E29

Shopping Bags ~ BG05 & BG07 / R85 & R89 / 100

Doodles ~ R81

Shadow ~ BG0000

Atyou Spica Glitter Pens ~ 00 Clear (Beret, Hair, Make-Up, Flower & Collar On Shirt, Plaid Stripe In Skirt, Shoes, Shopping Bags, & Doodles)

10 Black (Eye Liner)

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 your weekend is off to a great start!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"A Sign Of Spring"

Good Evening Everyone! It has been one crazy week here in the frozen northwoods! LOL! I have been longing for Spring, so I needed to color one of my favorite flowers! How has your week been, are you ready for Spring too?

This beautiful image is by The Digi Doodle Shop. This creation will be entered into three different challenges! The first challenge being The Digi Doodle Shop's Best. The theme this week is "Nature". (I think everyone is ready for Spring! LOL!) The deadline date and time is Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 3pm CST. So you will have plenty of time make a creation and come join in the fun!

The second challenge that this will be entered into is Priscilla Styles Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge #90. Once again, Priscilla has come up with two awesome sketches! One is Fancier and the other is CAS (Clean And Simple). I used the Fancier one as my inspiration. (see below)

The deadline date and time is Monday, February 14, 2011 at 7pm CST. So you will have plenty of time to create a card with one of her sketches. Come on and join in the fun!

The third challenge that this creation will be entered into is Color Me Creative Copic Challenge Group. You MUST be a member in order to take part in challenge #11. Becoming a member is easy, click on the link that I have provided up above, answer the prompts, and join The CMC Copic Challenge Group! The theme of this challenge is "Flowers". (They are really looking for Spring to come!) The deadline date and time is Friday, February 18, 2011 at 11pm CST. There is plenty of time to come and join in the fun here also!

Material List

Stamps ~ Digi Doodle Shop ~ Daffodils (Image)

Designer Paper ~ Lasting Impressions

Card Stock ~ Cryogen 89# (Image) & Stampin' Up (Bashful Blue, Bliss Blue, & Orchid Opulence)

Stampin' Up Ink ~ Bliss Blue / Inkssentials Blending Tool with Foam Pad

Flower Eyelets ~ Stampin' Up (From Years Ago)

DMC Embroidery Floss ~  Out Of My Stash

Flower Charm ~ Out Of My Stash

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder ~ Not Sure The Exact Name

Martha Stewart Punch ~ Not Sure The Exact Name

Ribbon ~ Celebrate It Holiday Line by Michael's Stores Inc.

Flower Rhinestone Embellishment ~ Recollections by Michael's Stores Inc.

Half Pearls ~ Recollections by Michael's Stores Inc.

Stickles by Ranger ~ Yellow & Star Dust

Copic Sketch Markers

Y11, Y13, & Y15 / YR61, YR65, & YR68 / G03, G05, & G07

Atyou Spica Glitter Pen ~ 00 Clear (Details On Petals)

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 y'all have a wonderful weekend!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"Saved Pieces & Tail Ends"

Good Morning Everyone! I hope everyone is having a wonderful morning! I have another wonderful creation to share with you! This adorable image is called "Present Problems" by The Stamping Boutique. This week The Stamping Boutique is sponsoring Kaboodle Doodles Challenge Blog. The theme of this challenge is "Break Out That Ribbon Stash"! As you can see to go along with image, I went through my left over scraps and tail ends of ribbon that I had stashed away! LOL! What an awesome way to use them up! (We all know that we save everything, just in case we can use it somewhere... Right?)

Material List

 Stamps ~ The Stamping Boutique ~ "Present Problems"

Designer Paper ~ NONE (Can you believe it?)

Card Stock ~ X Press It (Image) & Stampin' Up (Barely Banana, Bashful Blue, Green Galore, Lavender Lace, & Pretty In Pink)

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder ~ Swiss Dots

Creative Memories Corner Rounder

Ribbons ~ Short Scraps From My Stash

Half Pearls ~ Recollections by Michael's Stores Inc.

Stickles by Ranger ~ Star Dust

Copic Sketch Markers

Dress & Bows ~ RV00, RV21, & RV23 / BV00, BV01, & BV02

Hair ~ C1 & C5

Skin ~ E000, E00, E11, & R20

Shoes ~ C1, C3, & C5

Scissors ~ C1, C3, & C5

Bear & Dog ~ E11, E13, E15, C3, R20, BV00, & BV02

Box ~ B000, B21, & B41

Ribbon ~ BV00, BV01, & BV02

Floor ~ E31, E33, & E35

Trim Boards ~ E33 & E35

Wallpaper ~ YG03, YG13, YG23, Y00, Y11, Y13, Y15, B00, B21, B41, BV00, BV01, & BV02

Atyou Spica Glitter Pen ~ 00 Clear (Everything except Puppy & Girls Skin)

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