" A Sunshine Smile For You"

Good Morning Everyone! I hope y'all are having a wonderful Memorial Day today! We will be relaxing and grilling today! (I hope to sneak in some crafty time also! Hee-Hee)

Today I have a pretty creation to share with you! The image is by The Stamping Boutique called "Picket Fence"! (Psst... The Stamping Boutique is having a 35% off SALE this weekend! Be sure to pop in and see all the new goodies!) A friend of mine has been feeling a bit under the weather, so I decided to create this beauty to cheer her up and I hope it brings a smile to her face! I did you the current Midnight Madness Sketch to create this card! (See Sketches Below) I just love sketches, they really make me think outside the box and also bring out some of my goodies that have gotten pushed aside or worse forgotten about! LOL!

Material List

Stamps ~ The Stamping Boutique - Picket Fence (Image) & Great Impressions (Sentiment)

Designer Paper ~ Creative Memories

Card Stock ~ Cryogen 89# (Image) & Stampin' Up (Baja Breeze, Marvelous Magenta,Orchid Opulence, & Tempting Turquoise)

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

Sponge Technique ~ Stampin' Up Orchid Opulence

Dew Drops ~ Out Of My Stash

Flowers ~ Floral Department Of Michael's Stores Inc. (White Fabric That I Took Apart & Colored With My Copic's)

Stickles by Ranger ~ Star Dust

Copic Sketch Markers

B0000, R29, C0, C1, C3, C5, V04, V09, YG06, YG09, BG02, BG07, BG11, BG13, E30, & E50

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

• Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge #105 ~ (See Sketches Above) ~ Deadline Date & Time: Monday, May 30, 2011 at 7pm CST
• Simply Scrapping Crafts ~ Color Challenge Week 4 ~ Deadline Date: Wednesday, June 1, 2011
• The Stamping Boutique Monthly Challenge ~ Use Any TSB Image ~ Deadline Date & Time: Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at 11pm CST
•  2 Sisters Challenge ~ Anything Goes ~ Deadline Date & Time: Friday, June 3, 2011 at 10:59pm CST
• The Joyful Stamper - In Spire Me Friday #8 ~ Anything Goes ~ Deadline Date & Time: Wednesday, June 1, 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 

"Sweet Innocence"

Good Afternoon Everyone! Today is the start of the long Memorial Day weekend, YAY! I am sure most of you have plans, either to travel or stay at home and get things caught up or even maybe have a BBQ! No matter what your plans are please be SAFE! I also want to remind everyone to take a few minutes of silence, to pray and thank all of those soldiers out there that either are not with their families for this holiday or who have served in the past, so we all can be free to do what we like! I know that I personally am very thankful for all that our soldiers have done and will continue to do!!!

This creation is for a friend of mine, Carol... she makes handmade quilts! Her husband's boss and wife just had a little baby girl... Hannah! The colors of the quilt are brown and dark pink, so this is the card that I made for her to give to them! (Did I confuse you? LOL!) This cutie is by the Digi Doodle Shop called "Sleeping Infant"!

Material List

Stamp ~ Digi Doodle Shop - "Sleeping Infant"

Designer Paper ~ Karen Foster Designs

Card Stock ~ Cryogen 89# (Image) & Stampin' Up (Bravo Burgundy, Chocolate Chip, & Pretty In Pink)

Creative Memories Corner Rounder

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

Stickles by Ranger ~ Star Dust

Copic Sketch Markers

E00, E11, E33, E35, E37, RV11, RV13, RV21, RV23, R85, YG09, & W0

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

• Simply Scrapping Crafts ~ Copic Challenge Week 2 ~ "Creation With A Purpose" ~ Deadline Date: Friday, June 3, 2011
• Crafty Purple Frog Challenge ~ Things Of Beauty ~ Deadline Date & Time: Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 11am CST
• Sentiments Crafty Designs Challenge ~ Special Occasions ~ Deadline Date & Time: Thursday, June 2, 2011 at 4am CST
• Digi Doodle Shops Best ~ Anything Goes ~ Deadline Date & Time:  Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at 3pm CST
• Paper Crafting Journey ~ Anything Goes ~ Deadline Date & Time: Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 11am 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 long weekend!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"Bride In Practice"

Hello Everyone! I am late getting this post up, as Blogger seems to being having issues! So I hope this goes well! LOL! Are you ready for the big weekend? I am, we are planning to do some yard work, getting our flowers and vegetables planted, and I want to get some creating done! Sounds like alot; but with two of us, it shouldn't take to long (I hope)! I am thinking that we may even watch a movie! (I hope we don't fall asleep on the couch! LOL!) Okay, enough about our plans! Let's get to the creation, the thing that you stopped in to see! (Hee-Hee)

This beautiful image is by The Stamping Boutique called "Audrey the Flower Girl"! I created this card as an inspiration for the challenge that The Stamping Boutique is holding over at Simply Scrapping Crafts! Yep... That's right, we are having two challenges each month! This is for the second challenge that started on Wednesday, May 18, 2011! The theme is "Wedding-ish"! You are probably wondering why the theme is so goofy... well when you think of Wedding, you normally think of the bride and groom! We wanted to make it all about the whole wedding! Not just spotlighting the Bride & Groom! Different, huh? Good, that is what we were going for! LOL! I hope you decide to join us! You can become a member of Simply Scrapping Crafts here and The Stamping Boutique Group here! Both challenges will end Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at midnight!

Material List

Stamp ~ The Stamping Boutique - Audrey the Flower Girl

Designer Paper ~ Martha Stewart & Best Creations Inc.

Card Stock ~ Cryogen 89# (Image) & Stampin' Up (Baja Breeze & Perfect Plum)

Nestibilities by Spellbinders ~ Classic Oval Large & Beaded Ovals

Punch ~ Martha Stewart (Not Sure The Exact Name)

Sponge Technique ~ Memento Lulu Lavender Ink

Ribbons ~ White by Offray & Pink - Out Of My Stash

Half Pearls ~ Recollections by Michael's Stores Inc.

Stickles by Ranger ~ Star Dust

Heart Metal Embellishment ~ Out Of My Stash

Copic Sketch Markers

R20, E00, E11, E25, E30, E31, E33, E50, RV000, RV00, RV02, BV0000, BV000, BV00, Y00, Y02, BG000, BG01, & B0000

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

• Simply Scrapping Crafts ~ Copic Challenge Week 4 ~ "Summer Activity That You Enjoy" ~ Deadline Date: Friday, June 3, 2011
• Mo's Digital Pencil 2 Challenge ~ Pearls & Lace ~ Deadline Date & Time: Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at 5pm CST
• Sentiments Crafty Designs Challenge ~ Special Occasions ~ Deadline Date & Time: Thursday, June 2, 2011 at 4am CST
• Digi Doodle Shops Best ~ Anything Goes ~ Deadline Date & Time:  Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at 3pm CST
• Paper Crafting Journey ~ Anything Goes ~ Deadline Date & Time: Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 11am CST
• The Stamping Boutique Monthly Challenge ~ Use Any TSB Image ~ Deadline Date & Time: Tuesday, May 31, 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 Friday!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"Night Out On The Town"

Good Morning Everyone! I hope you had a wonderful weekend! I will give you an update on the play! It was awesome, we both enjoyed it very much! The costumes were beautiful and the actors did such a wonderful job! The title was "Skakespeare In Hollywood" by Ken Ludwig, the theme was about the movie that was made about Skakespeare's play called "Mid Summers Night Dream"! I would definitely recommend it to everyone!

Now I have lots of things to share with you today! The Latte Lounge had their Digi Day Event last Saturday night, which I had to miss. However I did get a creation made for one of the four challenges. I will give you a quick run down of all the challenges and then share my creation!

"Fancy Folds Challenge" ~ Runs May 21 - 25 ~ "Create A Card With Any Fold, Except The Normal In Half Fold" ~ Sponsored by Stampin' With Brenda (Use Any Image)

"Recipe Challenge" ~ Runs May 21 - 25 ~ "1 Image, 2 Pieces Of Lace, & 3 Shiny Things" ~ Sponsored by In A Scrap Creation (Use Any Image)

"You Better Shape Up Challenge" ~ Runs May 21 - 25 ~ "Must Make A Shape Card" ~ Sponsored by The Stamping Boutique (Use Any Image)

"You're A Special Lady, Too Challenge" ~ Runs May 21 - 25 ~ "Create A Card That You Would Like To Receive" ~ Sponsored by Freshly Brewed Designs (Use Any Image)

My creation is for the Recipe Challenge! In Order To Take Part In These Challenges, You Must Be A Member Of The Latte Lounge and the May Digi Day Group! You Will Have Until Midnight EST To Get Your Creations Entered!

I did use a sketch for my creation... It is the Midnight Madness Challenge #104. (See Sketches Below) Remember there is always two sketches, a fancy one and a clean & simple!

Material List

Stamps ~ The Stamping Boutique - Princess Jennifer Latte Vanity (Image) & In A Scrap Creation - Word Art (Sentiment)

Designer Paper ~ Stampin' Up - Candy Cane Collection

Card Stock ~ Cryogen 89# (Image) & Stampin' Up (Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight, Night Of Navy, & Soft Suede)

Lace ~ Out Of My Stash

Scor Pal Tape (To Adhere Lace)

Gold Cording ~ Celebrate It Holiday by Michael's Stores Inc.

Scotch Tape ~ (To Adhere Cording To The Back Of The Image)

Rhinestones & Flowers ~ Recollections by Michael's Stores Inc.

Crystal Effects by Stampin' Up (Mirror Only)

Stickles by Ranger ~ Star Dust

Copic Sketch Markers

B0000, B91, B93, B95, B97, B99, R21, R32, R35, R37, R81, R83, R85, C00, E00, E11, B25, E31, E33, E35, YR20, YR21, Y23, Y26, & Y28 

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

• Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge ~ Deadline Date & Time: Monday, May 23, 2011 at 7pm CST
• Creative Inspirations Paint Challenge ~ Bling ~ Deadline Date & Time: Saturday, May 28, 2011 at 3pm CST
• The Emerald Faeries Garden Challenge #1 ~ Anything Goes ~ Deadline Date & Time: Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at 5pm
• One Stitch At A Time Challenge #63 ~ Bling It On ~ Deadline Date & Time: Saturday, May 28, 2011 at 7pm CST
• 2 Sisters Challenge ~ Must Use A Digital Stamp ~ Deadline Date & Time: Friday, May 27, 2011 at 10:59pm CST
• The Stamping Boutique Monthly Challenge ~ Use Any TSB Image ~ Deadline Date & Time: Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at 11pm CST
• Simply Scrapping Crafts - Copic Challenge Week 1 ~ Movie Theme ~ Deadline Date: Friday, June 3, 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 Monday!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"To You From Me"

Good Afternoon Everyone! It's Thursday! Yay! I am so excited because Michael and I are going to the theater this weekend! An actual PLAY, this is new to me! The first play I ever went to was last fall at our local community theater! This is going to be such a treat for me! (I know little things make me ecstatic! Well, growing up on a dairy farm, in rural Wisconsin... there wasn't much time for any social activities! LOL!) Okay, enough about that!

Today I have a creation to share with you that I created for The Stamping Boutique. But I bet you didn't know that The Stamping Boutique now has a group located at Simply Scrapping Crafts! And that isn't the best part... the best part is, we are now having 2 challenges a month over there! The first one starts on the first Wednesday of every month and the second starts on the third Wednesday! They both run until the end of each month! How cool is that? The first challenge that was announced on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 is "Anything Fantasy"! You can use any image that you would like! The second challenge that was announced Wednesday, May 18, 2011 is a "Wedding-ish Theme", which will also run until the end of the month and you can use any image. My creation today is an inspiration for the first challenge! So for more details on these awesome challenges, become a member to Simply Scrapping Crafts Ning Site and a member of The Stamping Boutique Group! We would LOVE to have you join us! (Pssst... Aletha already has some awesome inspiration creations there for the first challenge! So be sure to let her know what you think!) And I will be entering this creation into the Simply Scrapping Crafts Color Challenge (Week 3)! Yep, they have challenges also, so be sure to check them out! And don't be shocked by the other groups that you will find there also! (Pssst... Aletha has Ippity there and Heather has Freshly Brewed Designs there too! Hee-Hee) I did follow a sketch to create this card... it is by Sweet Sketch Wednesday! Arlana has another wonderful sketch this week! (See Below) Okay... now that I have told all the things that I could think of as of this minute, I will continue with the post! LOL!

Material List

Stamps ~ The Stamping Boutique - Paisley Mermaid (Image) & Stampin' Up - Retired Cute Converse Set (Sentiment)

Designer Paper ~ Heidi Grace Designs

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

Nestibilities by Spellbinders ~ Classic Oval Large & Beaded Oval

Sponge Technique ~ Memento Tuxedo Blank Ink & ColorBox Metalextra Quick Silver Ink

3M Foam Tape (To Pop Up Image)

Stampin' Up Paper Piercing Set

DMC Floss - Turquoise & Needle

Bernat Envy Fancy Fibers

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

Stampin' Up Scalloped Punch

Half Pearls ~ Recollections by Michael's Stores Inc.

Stickles by Ranger ~ Turquoise

Copic Sketch Markers

B00, B02, B04, RV00, RV02, RV04, Y21, Y23, Y25, & BG10

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

• Sweet Sketch Wednesday #102-43 ~ Deadline Date & Time: Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at 8pm CST
• Simply Scrapping Crafts Color Combo Challenge ~ Week 3 (Blue, Apple Green, Black, & White) ~ Deadline Date: Tuesday, May 31, 2011
• Crafty Creations Challenge ~ Flower, Designer Paper, & Ribbon ~ Deadline Date & Time: Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at 11:59pm CST
• Crafts And Me Challenges #35 ~ Anything Goes (Kraft Optional) ~ Deadline Date & Time: Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at 11am CST
• Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge #53 ~ Anything Goes ~ Deadline Date & Time: Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at 11pm CST
• Truly Scrumptious Challenge #57 ~ Anything Goes ~ Deadline Date & Time: Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at 2pm CST
• A Spoonful Of Sugar Challenge #152 ~ Anything Goes ~ Deadline Date & Time: Monday, May 23, 2011 at 3am CST
• The Stamping Boutique Monthly Challenge ~ Use Any TSB Image ~ Deadline Date & Time: Tuesday, May 31, 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

"A Flower For You"

Good Evening To All! The sun is shining, the air is cool here in Wisconsin today! Yay! The bad news is the wind is blowing and the pollen is just floating around! (Can you all say "Acheew" with me! LOL!) But, my creation today will bring a smile to your face and NOT a tickle to your nose! (Hee-Hee) I created this card for the Get Hippity With Ippity Blog! (I admit... I am a bit late with this one; but I am getting caught up! Aletha is awesome and very forgiving! Thank Goodness!!) The Ippity Set by Unity that I used is "Now & Always", I just LOVE it! There are so many possibilities when creating with this set! (See Below) Also, I am giving this beauty a second title of "CMIT Featured Designer Challenge", so I that I can be eligible for there wonderful monthly prize drawing! Be sure to check it out!

Material List

Stamps ~ Ippity by Unity - Now & Always (Images and Sentiment)

Designer Paper ~ Karen Foster Design

Card Stock ~ Cryogen 89# (Images), Stampin' Up (Early Espresso, Pretty In Pink, & Rich Razzleberry), & Malmero Perle Blanc 92#

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Scissors (To Cut Images Out)

Exacto Knife (For The Tight Area's On The Butterflies)

3M Foam Tape (To Pop Up Images)

Gems by Darice

Stickles by Ranger ~ Crystal

Copic Sketch Markers

RV63, RV66, RV69, YG11, YG13, YG17, R81, R83, & R85

I will be submitting this creation into eight different challenges...

•  A Spoonful of Sugar # 152 - Anything Goes - Deadline Date & Time: Monday, May 23, 2011 at 3am CST
• Clear It Out ~ Color Mediums ~ Deadline Date & Time: Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at 1pm CST
• Paper Take Weekly ~ Bloom & Grow ~ Deadline Date: Monday, May 23, 2011
• Use It Tuesday ~ Bling ~ Deadline Date & Time: Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 2am CST
• Creative Stamp Friends #25 ~ Favorite Colors ~ Deadline Date & Time: Sunday, May 29, 2011 at 4am
• Make It Monday ~ #37 ~ Anything Goes ~ Deadline Date & Time: Sunday, May 22, 2011 at 5am CST
• By The Cute And Girly ~ Anything Goes ~ Deadline Date: Tuesday, May 31, 2011
• Creating Memories In Time ~ Mother's Day ~ Deadline Date:  Tuesday, May 31, 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 evening!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"It's Hard Work, Being Beautiful"

I just realized I have another post that I should have reposted on Friday, so I am posting it today! Sorry Everyone for it being late! Darn Blogger!

Good Afternoon Everyone! How is your Wednesday? Mine is busy, but the SUN FINALLY CAME TO WISCONSIN! Isn't that super exciting? I think so! This creation was created for The Latte Lounges May Challenge Week 2! Yep, I told you that we were doing things a bit different this month and here it is! Week 1 was to create a card for Mother's Day or Special Women In Our Lives! Now for Week 2, it is the same challenge; but add FLOWERS! And because it is week 2, we have added two more sponsors to the pot! Week 1 was The Stamping Boutique and now for Week 2 we are adding Digi's With Attitude and Glitterbabe's Digis! How cool is that? Anyways, I won't keep you to long today, as I have lots to do!

Material List

Stamp ~ The Stamping Boutique - Princess Jennifer Latte Hairstyle
Designer Paper ~ Stampin' Up - Retired Bella Birds Collection
Card Stock ~ Cryogen 89# (Image) & Stampin' Up (Brocade Blue, Early Espresso, & Pink Pirouette)
Nestibilities by Spellbinders ~ Deckled Rectangle Large & Scalloped Rectangle Large
Sponge Technique ~ Stampin' Up Ink - Chocolate Chip
Creative Memories Circle System
Ribbon ~ Textured Trio's by Michael's Stores Inc. / Bow Easy by Posi Bendr Co.
Prima Flowers
Half Pearls ~ Recollections by Michael's Stores Inc.
Stickles by Ranger ~ Platinum

Copic Sketch Markers

E000, E00. E21, E25, E27, E30, E31, E33, E35, W0, W1, W3, W5, W7, R01, R11, R21, B91, B93, B95, & B97

I will be submitting this creation into seven different challenges...

The Stamping Boutique Monthly Challenge ~ Use Any Stamping Boutique Image ~ Deadline Date & Time: Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at 11pm CST
Clear It Out ~ Ribbon or Trim ~ Deadline Date & Time: Monday, May 16, 2011 at 1pm CST
My Time To Craft Challenge ~ Scallops ~ Deadline Date: Monday, May 16, 2011
Use It Tuesday ~ Bling ~ Deadline Date & Time: Friday, May 20, 2011 at Midnight CST
The Crazy Challenge ~ Anything Goes ~ Deadline Date & Time: Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 3pm CST
Incy Wincy Challenge ~ Mother's Day/Girlie ~ Deadline Date & Time: Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 10am CST
Kaboodle Doodles Challenge #66 ~ Lots Of Layers ~ Deadline Date & Time: Sunday, May 15, 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 day!
Happy Creating!
Sara

"The Beauty Of Ruby"

Good Sunday Afternoon To All! Today I have very, very exciting NEWS to share with you! Okay, Are you ready for it? (Hee-Hee) My fiance, Michael and I have started our own site! It has been a work in progress for about 3 months, as we both have been working at it in our spare time! Let me give you a few details about it... Our intent with this new site is to have a wealth of knowledge in the form of Tutorials, information on wonderful Causes, the latest news that is happening around the Paper Crafting Community, and of course, Challenges all in one stop! How cool is that? If you are interested in having some of your site/blog's events, charities, or informational tutorials listed... please feel free to read the directions of how to get it listed on each of specific tabs! Now, you probably are wondering... "Well is she going to tell us where to find it?" Our site is called "Paper Creations Ink" and our web address is www.PaperCreationsInk.com. We would LOVE for you to stop by and say "Hi"! We look forward to seeing your wonderful creations too!!

Okay, now for my inspiration creation for our first challenge! The first challenge is a Sketch Challenge, the sketch was inspired by Aletha J. Williams work of art! (See Sketch Below)

Material List

Stamp ~ The Stamping Boutique - Audrey On Horseback

Designer Paper ~ Reminisce & Moxxie

Card Stock ~ Cryogen 89# (Image) & Stampin' Up (Brocade Blue, Chocolate Chip, & Night Of Navy)

Creative Memories Corner Rounder

Ribbon ~ Stampin' Up - Bravo Burgundy

Stampin' Up Paper Piercer Set

Baker's Twine ~ Stampin' Up - Early Espresso & Needle

Fancy Fibers ~ Out Of My Stash

Making Memories Tag Rings & Brocade Blue Card Stock by Stampin' Up

Rhinestones ~ Recollections by Michael's Stores Inc.

Horse Shoe Charms ~ Out Of My Stash

Stickles by Ranger ~ Diamond

DMC Floss ~ Variegated Blue - Out Of My Stash 

Copic Sketch Markers

B91, B93, B95, B97, C1, C2, C3, C5, C7, C8, E00, E11, E13, E15, R21, R35, R37, R39, W0, & W1

Above is the up close picture of the image and down below is the inside of my creation!

I will entering this creation into nine different challenges...

• Creative Cowgirls Challenge Blog ~ Anything Goes ~ Deadline Date: Saturday, May 21, 2011
• Creative Inspirations Challenge #59 ~ Glitzy & Bling ~ Deadline Date & Time: Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 10am
• The Emerald Faerie Garden Challenges #1 ~ Anything Goes ~ Deadline Date & Time: Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at 5pm CST
• One Stitch At A Time Challenge #62 ~ Anything Goes ~ Deadline Date & Time: Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 7pm CST
• Pile It On Challenge ~ Boys And Girls Come Out To Play ~ Deadline Date & Time: Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 11:59pm CST
• Scrappy Frogs Challenge ~ Anything Goes ~ Deadline Date & Time: Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 11:59pm CST
• Sparkles Forum Challenges #11 ~ Recipe (2 papers, 1 ribbon or bow, 2 embellishments) ~ Deadline Date & Time: ????
• Stamping Vacation ~ Animal Applause Challenge - Use Any Animal From The Forest ~ Deadline Date & Time: Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at 11:59pm CST
• The Stamping Boutique Monthly Challenge ~ Use Any TSB Image~ Deadline Date & Time: Tuesday, May 31, 2011 at 11:00pm 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 Sunday!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"Attention Sunshine"

I am redoing this blog post... it was lost due to Blogger's Issue!

Good Morning Everyone! I hope y'all are getting ready for the upcoming weekend! I sure am! I have some projects left on my to do list, but it sure is looking alot better than it did! LOL! Sometimes I wonder if we ever truly get caught up? Do you? Anyways, on with the show... I know you have places to go, people to see, and things to do! LOL!

This creation was created for Freshly Brewed Designs! It was a card kit that I purchased from Heather... to bring about the excitement of her NEW Summer Line of Rubber Stamps! Aren't they adorable? I think so, these are called "Summer Accessories" (you can find it under the cling mount red rubber). I can vouch for the stamps, wonderful deep etched red rubber, and they stamp out like a dream. So no worries when purchasing them from Freshly Brewed Designs. Be sure to stop in and see the whole line! I bet there will be some that you just have to have! I know I did! LOL!

Material List

Stamps ~ Freshly Brewed Designs - Beach Accessories (Images), Hambo & Great Impressions (Sentiments)
Designer Paper ~ From Heather's Card That I purchased
Card Stock ~ Cryogen 89# (Images), Stampin' Up (Summer Sun, Close To Cocoa, Green Galore, Positively Pink, & Tempting Turquoise), & Malmero Perle Blanc 92#
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Exacto Knife (To Cut Images Out)
Fiskars Hand Punch 1/16" Dot
Hemp Twine ~ From Kit
Scotch Tape
3M Foam Tape (To Pop Up Images)
Buttons ~ From Kit
Stickles by Ranger ~ Star Dust (My Favorite)
Clear Dew Drops ~ From Kit

Copic Sketch Markers

Y11, Y15, Y17, V11, V13, V17, RV02, RV06, RV09, BG02, BG05, BG07, E30, E33, E35, C3, C5, & R29

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

• Digital Tuesday Challenge #110 ~ Thinking of You ~ Deadline Date & Time: Monday, May 16, 2011 at 5pm CST
• Karen Doodles Netherlands Challenge ~ Use Two Stamps (No Digi's) ~ Deadline Date & Time: Monday, May 16, 2011 at 5pm CST
• The Crazy Challenge ~ Anything Goes ~ Deadline Date & Time: Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 3pm CST
• Make It Monday ~ Anything Goes ~ Deadline Date & Time: Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 5am CST
• Creative Cowgirls Challenge ~ Anything Goes ~ Deadline Date: Saturday, May 21, 2011
• Lets Ink It Up ~ Embellish It - No Digi's Allowed ~ Deadline Date & Time: Saturday, May 13, 2011 at 10pm CST
• Freshly Brewed Designs Monthly Challenge ~ Beach or Summer Theme ~ Deadline Date & Time: Sunday, June 5, 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 Stamping Boutique's First Ever Dollar Day SALE!!"

Good Morning Everyone! I wanted to let you know about The Stamping Bouique's "Dollar Days SALE"! Yep... You read that correctly!! For ONE DAY ONLY The Stamping Boutique will have a HUGE SALE, ALL items in the "What's New Section" will only be $1! Be sure to stop by today... Tuesday, May 10, 2011 and "Shop 'Til You Drop! (Hee-Hee) The SALE will only last until 11:59pm EST! So be sure to stop in early, so you have plenty of time to shop! I know I will be taking advantage of this sale! LOL!

I hope everyone has a wonderful day!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"The Beauty Of May"

Good Morning To All! Are you ready for a May Blog Hop? Well I sure hope so! LOL! That is what we're up to at The Stamping Boutique! We have a little different format to this blog hop, but I guarantee that you will LOVE it! (Hee-Hee) We are having two separate groups! So what this means is, you can hop with either group or both! How cool is that? Rules are still the same as always, you MUST leave a comment at each stop about their beautiful creation! But... the best part is... (wait for it)...

If you hop with both groups, your chances are much greater at winning the prize drawing! So I hope that you will hop with all of us in both groups! Before I give you the line up of each group... I want to let you know that the hop will run from Friday, May 6, 2011 at 11pm CST until Sunday, May 8, 2011 at 5pm CST! So you will have plenty of time to hop along! Now for the line up of each group!

Group One:The Stamping Boutique

Amanda

Andrea

Miranda

Rhonda

Christy D.


Group Two:The Stamping Boutique

Stacie

Christy L.

Sara (You Are Here!)

Colleen

Michelle

Jeannie

As you can see I am in the second group! I have included all of the links for both groups for you convenience, just in case you get lost along the way! You should have just come from the beautifully creative Christy L.! If you have not you MUST start at the beginning; The Stamping Boutique! Now for my creation...

Material List

Stamp ~ The Stamping Boutique - May Pole

Designer Paper ~ Creative Memories

Card Stock ~ Cryogen 89# (Image) & Stampin' Up (Barely Banana, Bashful Blue, & Pink Pirouette)

Nestibilities by Spellbinders ~ Standard Circles Small & Lacey Circles

Sponge Technique ~ Memento Lulu Lavender

Half Pearls ~ Recollections by Michael's Stores Inc.

Needle & White Thread

Stickles by Ranger ~ Star Dust (My Favorite)

Copic Sketch Markers

YG11, YG13, RV32, RV34, Y21, Y23, V91, V93, C0, C2, B000, B21, & B23

Now you will be on your way to the beautifully creative Colleen! I can't wait to see what she has in store for you!

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

• Joyful Stamper #5 ~ Anything Goes ~ Deadline Date: Sunday, May 8, 2011
• Stamp Something ~ Use A Digi ~ Deadline Date & Time: Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 6pm CST
• Stamping With Dragon ~ May Day ~ Deadline Date & Time: Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 2pm CST
• Totally Papercrafts #65 ~ A Recipe (1 Image, 2 Designer Papers, 3 Embellishments) ~ Deadline Date: Thursday, May 12, 2011
• Wags 'n Whiskers #53 ~ Use A Die or Punch ~ Deadline Date & Time: Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 11pm CST
• The Stamping Boutique Monthly Challenge ~ MUST Use A Stamping Boutique Image ~ Deadline Date & Time: Tuesday, May 31, 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 Mother's Day Weekend!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"Relax... It's Your Day"

Good Afternoon Everyone! It is... ummm... Wednesday? Yep, that is how my week is going! LOL! We are midway through the week! Whew! It seems like this week is flying by and wow, I still have lots to do! How is your week going?

Today's creation was created for The Latte Lounges NEW May Month Long Challenge! That's right, we are changing things up at The Latte Lounge! It is very exciting, I will give you some of the details. Each week we will have ONE challenge; but it has a bit of a twist to it! So be sure to stop in and check out each week what the twist is! The challenges will run for the whole month and then at the end of the month, LOTS of prizes will be given out! So for the first week challenge... The theme is "Mother's Day or Other Special Woman In Our Lives!" This weeks challenge is to create a card for that Special Woman! Then next week there will another challenge! I know what it is, but I have been sworn to secrecy... so I can't share that with you, YET! (Hee-Hee)

My inspiration creation is below! The image is by The Stamping Boutique called "Princess Jennifer Latte Bubble Bath"! Don't you think that any WOMAN would love to receive this beauty?

Material List

Stamps ~ The Stamping Boutique - Princess Jennifer Latte Bubble Bath (Image) & A Muse Artstamps (Sentiment)

Designer Paper ~ Creative Memories

Card Stock ~ Cryogen 89# (Image) & Stampin' Up (Basic Black & Pumpkin Pie)

Creative Memories Corner Rounder

Sponge Technique ~ Stampin' Up Ink (Rose Red)

Lace ~ Out Of My Stash

Scor Pal Tape 1/8" (To Adhere Lace)

Ribbon ~ Stampin' Up (Basic Black) / Bow Easy by Posi Bendr Co.

Stickles by Ranger ~ Star Dust (My Favorite)

Stampin' Up Crystal Effects (Only On Bathtub)

Needle & White Thread (To Make Handmade Lace Flower - My Last Little Scrap Is Used Up)

Rhinestone ~ Crystal Cluster by Mark Richards (Cut Apart - I Am Very Frugal... LOL!)

2 Small Black Bows Inside ~ Stylish Accents by Offray

Copic Sketch Markers

R81, R85, R89, E00, E21, C0, C1, C3, C5, C7, C9, B0000, & B000

I will be submitting this creation into four different challenges!

• Clear It Out Challenge ~ Ribbon / Trim ~ Deadline Date & Time: Monday, May 16, 2011 at 1pm CST
• Party Time Tuesday ~ Mother's Day ~ Deadline Date: Tuesday, May 10, 2011
• Top Tip Tuesday ~ Open Challenge - Anything Goes ~ Deadline Date & Time: Monday, May 9, 2011 at 3pm CST
• Tuesday Throwdown Challenge ~ Mother's Day ~ Deadline Date & Time: Monday, May 9, 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 day!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"First Craft Show Results / NEW Fur Baby"

Good Morning Everyone! I hope y'all had a wonderful weekend! I am gonna take a few minutes to tell you about mine! (Hee-Hee) I went to my first craft show on Saturday. I sold one card, but it is was really wonderful to see how everything works and wow... the nice people that you meet (the other vendors)! I did have fun, after the initial panic wore off! LOL! Michael ran around and took a bunch of pictures... sometimes I think he should be Photographer; instead of IT! I will share two here with you ladies... I must tell you that in these pictures is my natural hair color, I FINALLY found someone who could match it without making my look like I have blue hair!

 As you can see, I was cold so I kept my jacket on... when we left home it was warm and overcast; but when we got to Gleason, my hometown it was rainy and chilly. Wish would have brought a sweater or sweat shirt along! Nope, not me I had short sleeves and a thin jacket! LOL! (Not to mention we had a 2 hour drive one way and it was towards the northern part of the state!)(Psst... I am working on one of Tracey's images!)

But the best part of the whole thing... (wait for it)

I got a new Fur Baby! A Hopping Baby Boy, and his name is Mr. Hoppy. He was born on February 27, 2011. He is a Dwarf Bunny, I won't explain what he looks like; because we had our first Official Photo Shoot this morning! (Hee-Hee) Let me just say from the get go... my production time will be down for awhile and I WILL be sidetracked a quite a bit! As we are litter training him right now, and he is doing really good! Okay... I know your thinking, bring on the pictures already! LOL! So here they are...

  

  

  

 Thanks everyone for listening to me ramble! I just had to share some of my happy news with y'all! I hope y'all have a wonderful day! I have lots to do, and still working on bunny proofing some rooms in the house... so far the living room and bathroom are done. I see after his little Photo Shoot this morning, I have a bunch of cords to get tied up in my craft room! (Hee-Hee)

Happy Creating!

Sara