"Precious Innocence"

Good Morning Everyone! It's Thursday... Friday is almost here! Yay! I have a sweet little card to share with you today! I made this one for my Local Stamp Shop... Let's Create! I would link you up with them, but the site is still being created. When it is ready, I will be sure to let everyone know! This little darling is by Conie Fong and you can purchase it at Sweet Pea Stamps! I won't keep you long today, as I am sure you have lots going on... just like me!

Material List

Stamp ~ Sweet Pea Stamps (Conie Fong) - Precious

Patterned Paper ~ Studio G & The Pink/Purple Floral Was Out Of My Scrap Tub

Card Stock ~ Wausau Papers & Stampin' Up (Pixie Pink & Taken With Teal)

Stampin' Up Crystal Effects

Exacto Knife

3M Foam Tape

Half Pearls ~ Recollections by Michael's Stores Inc.

Stickles by Ranger ~ Star Dust

Prismacolor Colored Pencil Numbers

905, 992, 935, 993, 995, 1009, 927, 928, 1092, 997, 1080, 1085, 941, 946, 1082, 912, & 913

I will be entering this card into seven different challenges...

• One Sweet Challenge Week 4 ~ Valentines/Love
• Sweet Pea Stampers Challenge ~ Bling It On
• Charisma Cardz Challenge #3 ~ Pretty In Pink
• Colour Create Challenge #88 ~ Pink And Green
• Digi Doodle Shop's Best Challenge #92 ~ Anything Goes
• Do You Stack Up? Challenge #56 ~ Ribbon Photo Inspiration
• Just Inspirational Challenges #13 ~ Can Use All The Colors In The Rainbow

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

Have a wonderful day!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"Blueberry Preserves"

Good Afternoon Everyone! I hope that you are getting ready for the weekend! For me it isn't coming quick enough, Michael and I have lots to do this weekend and I want to get going on these projects! Then have one relaxing night, I think it will be a movie night! 

Today I have a creation to share with you that I have done for Let's Create, the local stamp shop. I have been  doing some design work for Franki, the owner. At her request, this is my first ever Tilda creation. I have used the mini Tilda and Honey Jar minus the little bee's as I could NOT cut them out, they were just too small! LOL! Franki doesn't have a blog/site as of yet. But it will be coming so that you can see all that she has going on. So if you are in the Wisconsin Rapids area, stop on in and check out her store! If you would like the address or phone number, feel free to give me a shout! Okay onto the materials...

Material List

Stamps ~ Magnolia - #219 Leaning Tilda (Image), #518 Honey Jar (Image), & Stampin' Up Retired Set - Mini Mates (Sentiment)

Patterned Paper ~ Cloud 9 Designs - Sunrise Smoothie Collection

Card Stock ~ Wausau Papers & Stampin' Up (Bliss Blue & Pretty In Pink)

Inkssentials Glossy Accents

Creative Memories Corner Rounder (My Favorite)

Eyelet ~ Stampin' Up

Half Pearls ~ Recollections by Michael's Stores Inc.

Stickles by Ranger ~ Purple & Star Dust

DMC Floss ~ Out Of My Stash

Prisma Colored Pencil Numbers

935, 1067, 1065, 1063, 1059, 1087, 932, 933, 928, 929, 997, & 1092

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

• Southern Girls Challenge #35 ~ Sparkle
• Some Odd Girls Challenge ~ Bling
• Do You Stack Up? Challenge #54 ~ Pink
• Scrapbook Stamp Society ~ Pretty In Pink
• Simon Says Stamp Challenge ~ Spots And/Or Stripes

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

Have a wonderful weekend!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"Vintage Christmas"

Hello Everyone! This is my last post for 2011! It has been an amazing year, with a few bumps. But; all in all, it has been a wonderful year of learning! The cards that I am sharing today are from my "rush" Custom Card Order for my friend Becky. I made four of these all together, two of each! It was a real change of pace for me, NO COLORING... Can you believe that? It was fun to do some heat embossing again! I forgot how much I like that technique!  Wow... it almost a new year... Doesn't it seem like it went by fast? I am looking forward to the New Year and all the things that I will learn! I hope that y'all have a wonderful and safe New Year too! Okay... I won't keep you much longer! LOL!!!

Material List

Stamps ~ Recollections Cling Stamps - Vintage Christmas (Image and Top Sentiment) & Stampin' Up Retired Set - Christmas Cheer (Bottom Sentiment)

Patterned Paper ~ Paper Pizazz, Flair Designs, & Handmade with Lindy's Starburst Sprays (Rudolph's Red Nose, Silent Night Silver, & Frosty Forest Green)

Card Stock ~ Wausau Papers & Stampin' Up (Cherry Cobbler & Handsome Hunter)

Colorbox Black Pigment Ink

Embossing Buddy

Stampin' Up Clear Embossing Powder

Nestibilities by Spellbinders ~ Deckled Rectangles Small & Large

Deckled Mega Rectangles Small

3M Foam Tape

Ribbon ~ Celebrate It Holiday by Michael's Stores Inc. / Bow Easy by Posi Bendr Co.

Stickles by Ranger ~ Silver

Half Pearls ~ Recollections by Michael's Stores Inc.

I will be entering these cards into nine different challenges...

• Bombshell Special Holiday Challenge ~ Anything Goes
• 4 Crafty Chicks Challenge #70 ~ Something New (Lindy's Starburst Sprays)
• Aud Sentiments Challenge #44 ~ Anything Goes
• Charisma Cardz Challenge #50 ~ Anything Goes
• Crafty Purple Frog Challenge ~ Happy Christmas
• Craft Us Crazy Challenge ~ Merry Christmas
• Do You Stack Up? Challenge #52 ~ Photo Inspiration (Must Use At Least 3 Colors)
• Little Miss Muffet Challenge #25 ~ Anything Goes
• Rainbow Lady Challenge #185 ~ Your Choice

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

I hope you have a Wonderful and Safe New Year!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"Teddy Bear Present"

Good Morning Everyone! This is the last card for my friend Carol's Custom Card Order! It was for a special little girl, Hannah who she made a baby quilt for last May! I also made her a Custom Card to go along with the quilt at that time! Hannah's first Christmas... I think her Mom loved this card! Since Carol does Custom Quilts... I hand stitched the front and the inside of this card, just for Carol! Isn't it adorable?

Material List

Stamps ~ Cuddly Buddly Digi Stamps - Especially For You (Image) & My Own Little Mind (Sentiment)

Patterned Paper ~ Oriental Trading ~ Christmas Line

Card Stock ~ Wausua Papers & Stampin' Up (Bravo Burgundy, Creamy Caramel, & Early Expresso)

Stickles by Ranger ~ Star Dust

Stampin' Up Crystal Effects

Nestibilities by Spellbinder ~ Petite Ovals Small & Large

Sponging Technique ~ Stampin' Up Ink (Bravo Burgundy & Pretty In Pink)

Stampin' Up Paper Piercer Set

Light Pink DMC Floss / Needle ~ Out Of My Stash 

Half Pearls ~ Recollections by Michael's Stores Inc.

Prisma Colored Pencil Numbers

928, 929, 930, 908, 909, 910, 903, 904, 906, 923, 924, 925, 941, 946, 947, 997, & 1082

I will be entering this card into nine different challenges...

• Bombshell Special Holiday Challenge ~ Anything Goes
• 4 Crafty Chicks Challenge #70 ~ Something New (Digital Image)
• Aud Sentiments Challenge #44 ~ Anything Goes
• Charisma Cardz Challenge #50 ~ Anything Goes
• Crafty Purple Frog Challenge ~ Happy Christmas 
• Craft Us Crazy Challenge ~ Merry Christmas
• Digi Doodle Shop's Best Challenge #88 ~ Anything Goes
• Just For Fun Challenge ~ Anything Goes
• Do You Stack Up? Challenge #52 ~ Photo Inspiration (Must Use At Least 3 Colors)

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

Have a wonderful Friday!

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