"Enjoy Nature"

Good Afternoon Everyone! How is your week going? Mine is going wonderful, I have had a few days to myself and I feel like a new person! Sometimes I think we just need to take a step back and really think about what makes us happy and just do it!

Today I have an awesome creation to share with you! The idea behind it is perfect! This was created for The Latte Lounge June Monthly Challenge Week 4! Here is the challenge... Nature/Great Outdoors Theme Project + Brown + Object From Nature + An Activity! How cool is that? So here is what I did for the Nature Object... We needed to trim the bushes out front, so I saved some of the clippings and added them to my card as trees! I think it turned out really great! What do you think? Let's see... This challenge will run until Thursday, June 30, 2011 at Midnight EST! We have added the following Sponsors to the challenge this week...  Digi's With Attitude, Stitchy Bear Stamps, & Amber Ink!  (In total there will be 9 WINNERS chosen!) So now... the question is... Are you up for the challenge? In order to take part of this challenge you MUST be a member of The Latte Lounge!

Material List

Stamp ~ The Stamping Boutique - Picnic Audrey

Designer Paper ~ Out Of My Stash

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

Branches From My Front Hedges

Hemp Cord ~ From Michael's Stores Inc. Jewelry Section /  Bow Easy by Posi Bendr Co.

3M Foam Tape (Pop Up Image)

Rhinestones ~ Me & My Big Idea's

Stickles by Ranger ~ Star Dust

Copic Sketch Markers

R20, RV000, RV00, RV10, RV11, RV13, RV91, RV93, RV95, E00, E11, E13, E15, E30, E33, E35, C3, C5, C7, & C8

I will be entering this creation into five different challenges...

• The Stamping Boutique Monthly Challenge ~ Use Any TSB Image ~ Deadline Date & Time: Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 11pm CST
• Bearly Mine Challenge ~ Summer Is Here ~ Deadline Date & Time: Monday, July 4, 2011 at 2pm CST
• My Time To Craft Challenge ~ Here Comes Summer ~ Deadline Date:  Monday, July 4, 2011
• Shopping Our Stash Challenge ~ Scrap Attach or Recycle It ~ Deadline Date & Time: Monday, July 4, 2011 at 11:59pm CST
• Stamp - N - Doodle Challenge ~ Nature/Animals ~ Deadline Date & Time: Sunday, July 3, 2011 at 10:59pm 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 afternoon!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"Sweet Memories"

Good Morning Everyone! Today I have a different type of card to share! What I mean is I took a step back and re-learned an older technique (at least it is older for me)! I think it has been almost 6 years since I have done this type of technique! If you can believe this... I DID NOT COLOR!!! (I know you are all SHOCKED! LOL!) I created this card for the Get Hippity With Ippity Group at Simply Scrapping Crafts! So as you already have guessed, I used Unity & Ippity Stamps to create it! Okay... without further a due, here is my creation that I am sharing with you today...

Material List

Stamps ~ Unity (Strawberry Greetings) & Ippity (Thoughts from the Past)

Designer Paper ~ Paper Pizazz

Card Stock ~ Neenah (Image & Background) & Stampin' Up (Garden Green & Real Red)

Stampin' Up Embossing Buddy

VersaMark Stamp Pad

Tim Holtz Distress Powder ~ Vintage Photo & Stampin' Up Emboss Powder ~ Crystal Clear

Tim Holtz Distress Inks ~ Vintage Photo, Peeled Paint, & Fired Brick / Tim Holtz Inkssentials Blending Tool with Foam Pads

Making Memories ~ Edging Distress Tool

Raffia ~ Out Of My Stash / Bow Easy by Posi Bendr Co.

3M Foam Tape (To Pop Up Image)

I will be entering this creation into four different challenges...

• Ippity Monday Link Up Challenge  ~ Use Any Ippity Stamps ~ Deadline Date & Time: Sunday, June 26, 2011 at 11:59pm CST
• Anything Goes Challenge Blog #43 ~ Here Comes Summer ~ Deadline Date & Time: Sunday, June 26, 2011 at 6am CST
• Everybodies Art Challenge #147 ~ Anything Goes ~ Deadline Date: Monday, June 27, 2011
• Shopping Our Stash Challenge #5 ~ Tools Of Our Trade ~ Deadline Date & Time: Sunday, June 26, 2011 at 11:59pm 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 day!

Happy Creating! 

Sara

"Curiosity Is Magic All It's Own"

Good Afternoon Everyone! Today is a bit dreary here in Wisconsin, we had a huge storm early this morning! But the temperature is wonderful, a bit muggy; but hey... you can't have it all right? LOL! I hope the weather by y'all is nice!

Today, I have some wonderful news to share! I have been picked to be a Guest Design Team Member at Simply Scrapping Crafts Color Combo Challenge for the next two weeks! How cool is that? I am so excited! So today's creation was created for my first weeks color challenge as GDT! I will share the color inspiration swatch below! The other Design Team Members have made some awesome inspirations also, I hope you will join me over there and check out all the other inspirations!

Material List

Stamp ~ The Stamping Boutique ~ Curiosity 

Designer Paper ~ Best Creations Inc.

Card Stock ~ Cryogen 89# (Image) & Stampin' Up (Chocolate Chip, Daffodil Delight, Gable Green, & Pixie Pink)

Nestibilities by Spellbinders ~ Standard Circles Small & Large

Ribbons ~ Pink - Out Of My Stash & Fancy Holographic (From The Ribbon Swap At The Latte Lounge) / Bow Easy by Posi Bendr Co.

Half Pearls ~ Recollections by Michael's Stores Inc.

Crystal Effects ~ Stampin' Up

Stickles by Ranger ~ Star Dust

Copic Sketch Markers

BV0000, BV000, BV02, YR20, YR21, YG11, YG13, YG17, R20, R81, R83, R85, Y00, Y04, Y08, E000, E00, E25, E27, E29, & E31

I will be entering this creation into five different challenges...

• The Stamping Boutique Monthly Challenge ~ Use Any TSB Image ~ Deadline Date & Time: Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 11pm CST
• Bunny Zoe's Crafts Challenge #13 ~ Fairies ~ Deadline Date & Time: Saturday, July 9, 2011 at 7pm CST
• The Cheerful Stamp Pad Challenge #20 ~ Winged Things ~ Deadline Date & Time: Sunday, June 26, 2011 at 11:59pm CST
• House of Gilli Challenge #10 ~ Ribbons & Bows ~ Deadline Date & Time: Sunday, July 3, 2011 at 9pm CST
• Icopic Lover Challenge #35 ~ Anything But White ~ Deadline Date & Time: Sunday, June 26, 2011 at 2pm 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 day!

Happy Creating! 

Sara

"Summertime Is Playtime"

Good Afternoon Everyone! It is the start of a NEW week and a NEW challenge at Paper Creations Ink! Challenge #3 "Beach Theme" is being sponsored by Freshly Brewed Designs! Heather at Freshly Brewed Designs, gave us several summer, beach inspired images to play with! Our design team really did a wonderful job on her images! The challenge will run from today until Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 7pm CST. Be sure to pop in and check out all of the design teams creations! I am sure you will definitely be inspired to get out and enjoy the water sometime soon!

Material List

Stamp ~ Freshly Brewed Designs - Grace Summertime (Can be found under the "Summer Tab" on store site)

Designer Paper ~ Out Of My Stash

Card Stock ~ Cryogen 89# (Image) & Stampin' Up (Bashful Brown, Certainly Celery, Creamy Caramel, & Pretty In Pink)

Sponging Technique ~ Memento Ink (Summer Sky/Cloud Stencil) & Stampin' Up (Creamy Caramel)

Creative Memories Square Punches ~ Small & Large

Ribbons ~ Stampin' Up (White, Pretty In Pink, & Certainly Celery)

White DMC Floss & Needle

Buttons & Shell Embellishments ~ Out Of My Stash

Rhinestones ~ Recollections by Michael's Stores Inc.

Stickles by Ranger ~ Waterfall & Star Dust

Copic Sketch Markers

YR20, YR21, YR61, YR65, YR68, B0000, B12, B41, YG11, YG13, YG17, R20, R81, R83, R85, E000, E00, E30, E31, & E33

I will be entering this creation into three different challenges...

• Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge #108 ~ (See Sketches Below) ~ Deadline Date & Time: Monday, June 20, 2011 at 7pm CST

• Hooked On Crafts Challenge #1 ~ Anything Goes ~ Deadline Date & Time: Friday, June 24, 2011 at 9pm CST
• Icopic Lover Challenge #35 ~ Anything But White ~ Deadline Date & Time: Saturday, June 26, 2011 at 2pm 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 day!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"Fireworks Celebration"

Good Morning Everyone! My day is off to a wonderful start! I am ready to get some serious work done today! Yay! How is your day going so far?

Today's creation is an inspiration card for the NEW Challenge #4 at Simply Scrapping Crafts in The Stamping Boutique Group! This challenge is a color combo "RED, WHITE, & BLUE"! The challenge started yesterday and will run until Thursday, June 30, 2011 at midnight! I hope to see all of you joining us and showing off your beautiful creations. Just a quick reminder... You MUST be a member of Simply Scrapping Crafts and The Stamping Boutique Group! 

Material List

Stamp ~ The Stamping Boutique ~ Patriotic Audrey

Designer Paper ~ Reminisce (Glitter Blisters)

Card Stock ~ Cryogen 89# (Image), Stampin' Up (Real Red & Night Of Navy), Wausau Papers (Blue Metallic), & Malmero Perle Blanc 92# (Sparkly White)

Crafts-Too Embossing Folder ~ Stars

Liquid Pearls by Ranger ~ White Opal & Toothpick (To Move The Liquid Pearl Drops To The Points Of The Stars)

Ribbon ~ Stampin' Up (From Years Ago)

Embellishment & Buttons ~ Out Of My Stash

Crystal Effects ~ Stampin' Up

Stickles by Ranger ~ Star Dust

White & Blue Floss ~ DMC & Needle

Copic Sketch Markers

E000, E00, E11, R20, R46, B000, B00, B21, B24, B28, C1, C3, C5, C7, & C8

I will be entering this creation into four different challenges...

• The Sweet Stop Challenge #112 ~ Sketch (See Below) ~ Deadline Date & Time: Saturday, June 25, 2011 at 10:59pm CST
• Paper Craft Star Challenge #50 ~ S.T.A.R. (Stripes, Thread, Alcohol Ink, Ribbon) ~ Deadline Date & Time:  Sunday, June 19, 2011 at 8pm CST
• Simply Scrapping Crafts Creative Card Challenge ~ (June 15th) No Sentiment ~ Deadline Date: Thursday, June 30, 2011
• The Stamping Boutique Monthly Challenge ~ Use Any TSB Image ~ Deadline Date & Time: Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 11pm 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 day!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"Life On The Farm"

Good Afternoon Everyone! It's Wednesday and things are going well! We have cool temperatures and getting some much needed rain! How are things with all of you? Is your weather to your liking? 

Today's creation was created for The Latte Lounge June Monthly Challenge ~ Week 2! Yep... we are really enjoying the NEW challenge series that we have started! The first week is the theme for the month and then each week after that we add a twist and a sponsor or two with some awesome goodies! For Week 1 the theme was "Nature/The Great Outdoors" and now for Week 2 it is "Nature/The Great Outdoors and ADD BROWN! So since there is a new twist, that means more sponsors with goodies! The Sponsors for Week 1 are The Stamping Boutique and Digi Design House, now for Week 2 we are adding Stamping With Brenda and In A Scrap Creation! How cool is that? Now for my inspiration to get you started...

Material List

Stamp ~ The Stamping Boutique ~ Audrey The Farmer

Designer Paper ~ Out Of My Stash

Card Stock ~ Cryogen 89# (Image) & Stampin' Up (Brocade Blue, Close To Cocoa, Real Red, & Summer Sun)

Nestibilities by Spellbinders ~ Petite Ovals Small & Large

Outlining ~ Micron Black Pen

Punch ~ Martha Stewart (Not Sure The Exact Name)

Ribbon ~ Stampin' Up (Real Red & Brocade Blue)

Buttons ~ Out Of My Stash

Yellow Floss ~ DMC & Needle

Edge Sponging Technique ~ Stampin' Up (Close To Cocoa)

Stickles by Ranger ~ Star Dust

Crystal Effects ~ Stampin' Up

Copic Sketch Markers

C0, C3, C5, C7, C8, R21, R43, R46, Y32, Y35, Y38, E000, E00, E11, E21, E23, E25, E30, E31, B91, B93, B95, & B97

I will be entering this creations into three different challenges...

• The Paper Shelter Challenge #18 ~ Punches & Dies ~ Deadline Date & Time: Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 3pm CST
• Shopping Our Stash Challenge #4 ~ One or More Items That Start With S. O. S. ~ Deadline Date & Time: Monday, June 20, 2011 at 11:59pm CST
• Hooked On Crafts Challenge #1 ~ Anything Goes ~ Deadline Date & Time: Friday, June 24, 2011 at 9pm 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 afternoon!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"Sweet Dreams"

Good Morning Everyone! I am ahead of schedule today! Yay! Michael had to get up early for work, so I got with him... like every other morning and started my day early too! (I hope he gets done early as planned! Hee-Hee) Today is much cooler and rainy, but I will take it over the hot and humid days that we had earlier this week! Whew!

Today's creation is a special one for a few reasons! This is my first La La Land Stamp that I purchased about a month ago and I had a chance to create with it already! (For me that is a record! LOL!) Also I purchased it from Amanda at In A Scrap Creation! She has some new items in her store, including the La La Land Stamps! (I have two more coming soon!) So if you have some time, be sure to jump on over to her store and take a look at all the goodies that she has! The last reason this is special is because I will be entering it into the   Copic Challenge June 2 (Bows & Buttons) over at Simply Scrapping Crafts Ning Group! You have until Thursday, June 30, 2011 to enter this challenge and I am ahead of the game! Wooo Hooo! Just a quick reminder... You MUST be a member of Simply Scrapping Crafts and The Copic Challenge Group in order to take part in this challenge! They will also have 3 more challenges before the month is over!

Material List

Stamp ~ La La Land Stamp Line - Sweet Dreams Marci (Image)

Designer Paper ~ Both Are Out Of My Stash

Card Stock ~ Cryogen 89# (Image), Stampin' Up (Basic Black, Eggplant Envy, Pretty In Pink), & Malmero Perle Blanc 92#

Nestibilities by Spellbinders ~ Deckled Rectangle Large

Edging Sponging Technique ~ Stampin' Up Ink (Pretty In Pink)

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder ~ Swiss Dots

Creative Memories Corner Rounder

Outlining ~ Micron Black Pen

Ribbon ~ Purple/Pink (Ribbon Swap Group At The Latte Lounge) & White by Offray / Bow Easy by Posi Bendr Co.

Buttons ~ Out Of My Stash

Pink Floss ~ DMC & Needle

Dew Drops ~ Out Of My Stash

Stickles by Ranger ~ Star Dust (My Favorite)

Copic Sketch Markers

C00, C1, C3, C5, C7, E000, E00, E11, E25, E31, E50, E51, V000, V12, V15, V17, RV91, RV93, R20, & R21

I will be entering this creation into three different challenges...

• Sweet Sketch Wednesday Challenge #105-44 ~ See Sketch ~ Deadline Date & Time: Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 8pm CST 

• Crafts And Me Challenge #38 ~ Stamp Something ~ Deadline Date & Time: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at 2am CST
• Simply Scrapping Crafts Copic Challenge June 2 ~ Bows & Buttons ~ Deadline Date: Thursday, June 30, 2011

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

"Ready... Set... Enjoy"

Good Afternoon To All! Yep... I am back with another post today! (Hee-Hee) I promise this is the last time you will see me here today! This is the last thing on my to do list, besides working on my next project! So that won't be ready to go for a day or two! 

This creation sure made me take a step back and remember some of the older techniques that I used to use! This adorable image is by the Digi Design House called "Day At The Beach - Sandcastle". It is a part of the set "Day At The Beach"! The challenge that DDH is having right now is called "One Layer Wonder"! Now you understand, why I needed to take a step back and remember some of my older techniques! (Since I am "The Queen" of Layers & Glitter"! LOL!) Oh, By the way... DDH has opened a group at The Latte Lounge.. so if you want to know all the latest news that is happening with them, come on over and join... Michelle would LOVE for you to join in the fun! Remember you MUST be a member of The Latte Lounge and The Digi Design House Group! Anyways, I won't keep you here while I chatter on and on! 

Material List

Stamps ~ Digi Design House - Day At The Beach - Sandcastle (Image) & My Own Little Mind (Sentiment)

Designer Paper ~ NONE

Card Stock ~ Cryogen 89#

Memento Inks ~ Rich Cocoa, Desert Sands, Bahama Blue, New Sprout, Summer Sky, & Danube Blue

Sponge Technique / Cloud Stencil

Ribbon ~ Stampin' Up (Certainly Celery & Real Red) / Bow Easy by Posi Bendr Co.

Beach Embellishments ~ Out Of My Stash

Copic Sketch Markers

E30, E33, E35, E37, R43, & R46

I will be entering this creation into six different challenges...

• Digi Design House Challenge ~ One Layer Wonder ~ Deadline Date & Time: Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 6pm CST
• A Spoonful Of Sugar ~ Summer Colors ~ Deadline Date & Time: Monday, June 13, 2011 at 4pm CST
• Craft Room Challenge #1 ~ Anything Goes ~ Deadline Date & Time: Monday, June 13, 2011 at 2pm CST
• Deep Ocean Challenge #1 ~ Anything Goes ~ Deadline Date & Time: Monday, June 20, 2011 at 7am CST
• Paper Take Weekly Challenge ~ Anything Goes ~ Deadline Date: Monday, June 13, 2011
• Craft Your Passion Challenge ~ Anything Goes ~ Deadline Date & Time: Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 11pm 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 day!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"Beach Fun"

Good Morning Everyone! It is mid week and I am doing awesome on my to do list! It feels so wonderful to finally feel like I am getting things back under control! LOL! How is your week going? 

The creation that I am sharing with you today is from The Stamping Boutique's One Stop Blog Hop last weekend! This image is so perfect for the HOT weather that everyone is experiencing everywhere! Yesterday, here in Wisconsin we hit a high of 98 degrees and the humidity was around 80%! Whew! Today it is not supposed to be so HOT; but it is still smoldering and muggy! Anyways, sorry for getting sidetracked! LOL!

As I was saying this adorable and fun image is from The Stamping Boutique called Summer Laundry Line! I had a lot of fun coloring and creating with it! Can't you tell?

Material List

Stamp ~ The Stamping Boutique ~ Summer Laundry Line (Image)

Designer Paper ~ Out Of My Stash

Card Stock ~ Cryogen 89# (Image) & Stampin' Up (Chocolate Chip, Green Galore, Pink Passion, & Yo Yo  Yellow)

Ribbon ~ Stampin' Up (White & Yo Yo Yellow) /  Bow Easy by Posi Bendr Co.

Crystal Effects by Stampin' Up

Half Pearls ~ Recollections by Michael's Stores Inc.

Copic Sketch Markers

YR61, YR65, YR68, E11, E13, E15, E30, E33, BG000, Y00, Y04, Y06, BV0000, BV00, BV02, YG21, YG23, YG25, C3, C5, RV00, RV02, RV04, B00, B02, & B04

I will be entering this creation into five different challenges...

• A Spoonful Of Sugar #155 ~ Summer Colors ~ Deadline Date & Time: Monday, June 13, 2011 at 4pm CST
• Craft Room Challenge #1 ~ Anything Goes ~ Deadline Date & Time: Monday, June 13, 2011 at 2pm CST
• Paper Take Weekly Challenge ~ Anything Goes ~ Deadline Date: Monday, June 13, 2011
• Craft Your Passion Challenge #61 ~ Anything Goes ~ Deadline Date & Time: Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 11pm CST
• The Stamping Boutique Monthly Challenge ~ Use Any TSB Image ~ Deadline Date & Time: Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 11pm 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 day!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"The Beauty of Summer"

Good Evening Everyone! It's Monday... Yay! Did I sound convincing? LOL! Today has been a good day, don't get me wrong... it is just the fact that it is Monday! LOL! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! We got a lot done, so it was good for us; but really, really short! LOL!

Today I have some awesome NEWS for you! The Latte Lounge just started our NEW June Month Long Challenge! Our new challenge layout, has been lots of fun so we will be keeping it for awhile! If you don't know what I am talking about, then you need to come on over and find out for yourself! (Hee-Hee) Remember you MUST be a member of The Latte Lounge to take part in this challenge!

Okay... I will give you the details of WEEK 1, the theme this month is "Nature and The Great Outdoors"! So for WEEK 1, we are asking everyone to create any type of Paper Creation that has to do with Nature or The Great Outdoors! In a minute or three, you will see what my inspiration is! The wonderful image that I used is by The Stamping Boutique called "Watering Girl"! I also used some Digital Paper by JLJ Designs... the marbled yellow-orange paper is from the Back To Nature Paper Pack Collection!

Material List

Stamp ~ The Stamping Boutique - Watering Girl (Image)

Designer Paper ~ JLJ Designs - Back To Nature Digital Paper Pack (Marbled Yellow-Orange) & Daisy Paper - Out Of My Stash

Card Stock ~ Cryogen 89# (Image) & Stampin' Up (Basic Black, Garden Green, & Summer Sun)

Nestibilities by Spellbinders ~ Labels Four

Daisy Punch Outs ~ Celebrate It Spring Party

Edging Sponging Technique ~ Stampin' Up Ink (Garden Green)

Faux Stitching ~ Micron Black Pen

Ribbon ~ Heidi Grace Designs (Green) & White Rick Rack (Out Of My Stash)

Inkssentials Opaque White Pen

Rhinestones ~ Clusters by Mark Richards (Cut Apart)

Punch ~ Martha Stewart (Fronds)

Stickles by Ranger ~ Star Dust

Copic Sketch Markers

E00, E11, R20, Y32, Y35, Y38, C00, C1, C2, C3, C5, C7, C8, & B0000

I will be entering this creation into six different challenges...

• Card Cupids Challenge ~ More Than 3 Layers ~ Deadline Date & Time: Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 11pm CST
• The Corrosive Blog Challenge ~ Summer Colors ~ Deadline Date: Saturday, June 11, 2011
• Crafty Hos' Challenge ~ Summer Colors ~ Deadline Date & Time: Saturday, June 11, 2011 at 10pm CST
• Creative Cowgirls Challenge ~ Summertime Fun ~ Deadline Date: Saturday, June 18, 2011
• Catch The Bug Challenge ~ Anything Goes ~ Deadline Date & Time: Saturday, June 11, 2011 at 5am CST
• The Stamping Boutique Monthly Challenge ~ Use Any TSB Image ~ Deadline Date & Time: Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 11pm 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 week!

Happy Creating!

Sara

ONE Stop Blog Hop... At The Stamping Boutique Challenge Blog

Good Morning Everyone! I hope your day is starting out happy and sunny! You might even be planning a trip to the beach! Well even if you aren't The Stamping Boutique is having our One Stop Blog Hop Today and Tomorrow! I bet you can't guess the theme from my hints... Well... It is "Fun In The Sun" and/or "Day At The Beach"! (LOL! I couldn't decided which one to go with!) Here is how the ONE Stop Blog Hop works, the place you need to hop to is The Stamping Boutique Challenge Blog. The Design Team has come up with some gorgeous cards for your viewing pleasure. You need to leave a comment with your vote on the card that you like the best! I know, how will you decide which one you like... well that is up to you how you narrow it down!! There are NO watermarks on any of the cards and the Design Team Members are not to post their creations until after the hop is over, so it is all up to you!! You can hop from right now all the way to Sunday, June 5, 2011 at 11:59pm EST. So no need to push your plans around, just for us! We have made it easy for you to rest from whatever it is you are doing this weekend and get something cold to drink, while you view the wonderful creations! It really can't get much easier than that, right! Oh, I almost forgot to tell you about the drawing... yep of course, there is going to be a drawing! One commenter will be picked from the comment section randomly and the creation with the most votes will also win! How cool is that? Not only does a commenter win. but a Design Team Member also! Now that I have you all excited, hop on over and vote!

I hope you have a wonderfully creative weekend!

Sara

"Surprise For You, Just Because"

Good Morning To All! For it being a short week, it sure seems long! LOL! But, on the bright side, today is FRIDAY! I am working on getting the last of my stuff for May finished so I can go ahead and get working on June! (Yep... still behind! One day I will get caught up! LOL!)

Today I have an adorable creation to share with you! It is serving multiple purposes! (I love it when I can do that! Hee-Hee) This adorable image is by Freshly Brewed Designs called "Daisy with Flowers" (can be found under the "New Hot out of the Press Tab")! Isn't she just the cutest? I created it for inspiration over at The Latte Lounge in the Freshly Brewed Designs Group! Heather had a sketch challenge going for last month and I just made the deadline! Today, her new challenge is up and it is awesome! The theme is summer and you must use the colors teal and pink! How cool is that? (FYI ~ You MUST be a member of The Latte Lounge & The Freshly Brewed Designs Group to take part in the challenge!)

Next the Designer Paper that I used is by JLJ Designs! It is Digital Paper, isn't it awesome? I used the gradient one from the Summer Paper Pack & the marbled red is from the Stars & Stripes Paper Pack! No more running out of DP in the middle of a project because you can just print another sheet and you are good to go! Jen just opened a NEW Store on Artfire! Be sure to go and check it out... She has Digital Images, Paper, Scrapbook Elements, Embellishments, and oh my goodness... so many more things! You MUST check out her new store, I bet you will find something that you MUST have! (I always do!)

Last reason behind this creation is the May Color Challenge Week 1 over at Simply Scrapping Crafts! The challenge was to use... Red, Blue, Yellow, Gray, Black, And White! What a challenge that was! You still have a little time to enter this challenge... it ends June 6, 2011 at midnight! So hurry over and check out all the challenges! (FYI ~ You Must be a member of Simply Scrapping Crafts in order to take part in the challenges!) Okay, now on with the show!

Material List

Stamps ~ Freshly Brewed Designs - Daisy with Flowers (Image) & Stampin' Up Mini Mates Retired Set (Sentiment)

Designer Paper ~ JLJ Designs - Summer & Stars and Strips Paper Packs

Card Stock ~ Cryogen 89# (Image), Stampin' Up (Basic Black, Daffodil Delight, Riding Hood Red, & Tempting Turquoise), & Malmero Perle Blanc 92#

Creative Memories Corner Rounder

Edging Sponge Technique ~ Stampin' Up Ink (Tempting Turquoise)

Half Pearls ~ Recollections by Michael's Stores Inc.

Dew Drops ~ Out Of My Stash

Stickles by Ranger ~ Star Dust

Little Bows ~ Stylish Accents by Offray

Copic Sketch Markers

C1, C3, C5, R20, R21, R43, R46, YG11, YG13, YG17, BG01, BG02, BG05, BG10, Y04, & Y08

I will be entering this creation into two different challenges...

• Paper Crafting Journey ~ Anything Goes ~ Deadline Date & Time: Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 11am CST
• Stamp Insanity ~ Anything Goes ~ Deadline Date & Time: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at 11pm 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

"Marie Antoinette"

Good Afternoon To All! It is June 1st, and oh so busy for me! LOL! How about all of you? So many things to get updated and posted! Whew! I am getting it all done! Yay!

Today, I have lots of information to share with you along with my creation! Let's see where to start...

Paper Creations Ink has their Challenge #2 up and ready for you join in! The theme of the challenge is "Ribbon or Lace"! You can create any type of paper project as long as you use ribbon or lace on it! The Stamping Boutique is sponsoring this challenge and the prize is 3 free digi images of your choice! Isn't that so cool? I think so, but since I am involved with both places... that makes it double exciting for me! This challenge will run from today until Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 11:59pm CST. (A quick FYI... Be sure to check the Challenges Tab for all the guidelines for the challenge! We sure wouldn't want you to miss out on the prize for not following the guidelines!)

The Stamping Boutique Group at Simply Scrapping Crafts, Challenge #3 is up and ready for you also. The theme of that challenge is "Ribbon or Lace". Hmmm... coincidence? No, not really... We were looking to make it easy on some of the Design Team Members that are on the same teams! (Hee-Hee) This challenge will run from today until Thursday, June 30, 2011 at midnight. (Just an FYI... You MUST be a member of Simply Scrapping Crafts and The Stamping Boutique Group!)

Now as you most likely have figured out, my creation is an inspiration for places! I used the beautiful "Marie Antoinette" image found in the Whimsical Inspiration area in The Stamping Boutique Store! Let me know what you think of this image and creation!

Material List

Stamp ~ The Stamping Boutique - Marie Antoinette (Image)

Designer Paper ~ Stampin' Up - Candy Cane Collection

Card Stock ~ Cryogen 89# (Image) & Stampin' Up (Early Espresso, Mint Melody, & Pink Pirouette)

Nestibilities by Spellbinders ~ Labels Eight

Creative Memories Corner Rounder

Ribbon ~ Straight 'N' Narrow by Offray / Bow Easy by Posi Bendr Co.

Lace ~ Out Of My Stash

Half Pearls ~ Recollections by Michael's Store Inc.

Crystal Effects by Stampin' Up

Stickles by Ranger ~ Star Dust

Copic Sketch Markers

C1, W1, W3, R20, R21, R81, R83, R85, BG0000, BG11, BG13, BG15, B21, B24, Y35, Y38, YG11, YG13, YG17, YR20, YR21, E000, E00, E11, E15, E17, & E31

I will be entering this creation into six different challenges...

• The Stamping Boutique Monthly Challenge ~ Use Any TSB Image ~ Deadline Date & Time: Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 11pm CST
• ABC Challenge ~ V is for Variety (At least 3 different types of embellishments) ~ Deadline Date & Time: Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 1:30am CST
• Fun 'n Funky Challenge ~ What'eva Theme ~ Deadline Date & Time: Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at 10pm
• Bearly Mine Challenge ~ Die Cuts And Lace ~ Deadline Date & Time: Monday, June 6, 2011 at 1pm CST
• Party Time Tuesday ~ Anything Goes ~ Deadline Date: Monday, June 6, 2011 
• Squigglefly ~ Triple/Three of Something ~ Deadline Date & Time: Sunday, June 5, 2011 at 7pm 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 evening!

Happy Creating!
Sara