"The Fairy Of The Flowers"

Good Morning Everyone! I am so happy to finally be getting caught up, as things have not been so good for me lately! But that is a whole different story... that I do NOT want to bore you with! Today I have for you an ATC that I created for the challenge over at Paper Creations Ink! We are so honored to have our Miranda (Miranda van den Bosch) as a sponsor for our "Bling It Up Challenge"! Miranda is starting a new adventure...  drawing Digital Images!!! Wooo Hooo Miranda... Way To Go!!! (Ooopps Sorry!) Miranda drew three images for us to create with and these are the images that will be given away as the prize to one lucky winner!!! (See Them Below!!!) Also below you find the wonderful YouTube video that Kate Palmer created while working with one of Miranda's beautiful images!!! Wooo Hooo... Let's hear it for Kate!!! LOL!!! I am so excited to have helped connect these two wonderful people!!! Okay... on with the goodies that you have been waiting for...

Material List

Stamp ~ Flower Dance Fairy - Miranda van den Bosch (NEW DIGI ARTIST)

Patterned Paper ~ Out Of My Stash

Card Stock ~ Wausau Papers & Stampin' Up - Basic Black

Stickles by Ranger ~ Crystal & Black Diamonds

Stampin' Up Crystal Effects

Exacto Knife / Self Healing Cutting Mat by Creative Memories

Distress Ink - Black Soot / Inkssentials Blending Tool with Foam Pad

3M Foam Tape (To Pop Image Up)

Half Pearls ~ Recollections by Michael's Stores Inc.

Prisma Colored Pencil Numbers

939, 997, 1092, 1059, 1063, 1065, 1067, 935, 994, 995, 908, 901, & 902

I will be entering this ATC (Artist Trading Card) into eleven different challenges...

• Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge #112 ~ Anything Goes
• Frosted Designs Fabulous Friday Challenge ~ Glitter
• Inspire Me Friday Link Up Party - Joyful Stamper #36 ~ Anything Goes
• Mami Doodles Challenge #39 ~ Make It Shine (Glitter)
• Totally Papercrafts Challenge #96 ~ Anything But A Card
• Charisma Cards Challenge #48 ~ No Cards
• Cute Card Thursday Challenge #194 ~ Anything Goes
• Samuel Taylor December Challenge ~ Anything Goes
• All That Scraps Weekly Wednesday Challenge ~ Anything Goes
• Cooking It Up With Katie Challenge #86 ~ Anything Goes
• Diva By Design Challenge #16 ~ Anything Goes

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

Have a wonderful weekend!

"Smell The Roses While You Wait"

Good Morning Everyone! It has been a little while since you have heard from me... did you miss me? LOL! I have been busy getting some other chores and things caught up! This morning I have a wonderful creation to share with you! I created this card for Paper Creations Ink Challenge #7 "Show Us Your Flowers"! This challenge starts today through Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at 7pm CST.



You are probably wondering... who the sponsor is... well it is Crop Stop! Haylie-Jo has so graciously given us a $15.00 gift certificate to award one lucky person! And as an added bonus... Crop Stop has awarded all of us a coupon code "PC8" for a 10% discount to their online store for the duration of this challenge! Wooo Hooo... What that means is... ANYONE WHO SEE'S THIS COUPON CODE AND USES IT AT CROP STOP WILL RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT ON THEIR PURCHASE, WITH NO MINIMUM ORDER AMOUNT!!! How COOL is that? I think it is awesome, so be sure to see if you need any replacement goodies or just want a few new items!!! Also, don't forget that we are always on the lookout for new talent... so be ready in case your creation is "Spotlighted" and you are asked to be a "Guest Design Team Member"!

Material List

Stamps ~ Stampin' Up - Stipple Rose Retired (Image) & Ippity Stamps by Unity - The Simple Thing Set (Sentiment)

Designer Paper ~ Out Of My Stash

Card Stock ~ Wausau Papers 60# (?) & Stampin' Up (Always Artichoke & Close To Cocoa)

Nestibilities by Spellbinders ~ Labels One

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder ~ Script

Ribbons ~ Stampin' Up (Mellow Moss & Very Vanilla)

Sponging Technique ~ Stampin' Up Ink (Mellow Moss)

3M Foam Tape (To Pop Up Image)

Iced Got Flowers ~ Bought From Michael's Stores Inc.

Half Pearls ~ Recollections by Michael's Stores Inc.

Prisma Colored Pencil Numbers

914, 915, 916, 917, 1096, 1097, & 1098

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

• Ellephantastic Challenges ~ Add Some Layers ~ Deadline Date & Time: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at 7am CST
• Just Some Lines Challenge ~ Embossing ~ Deadline Date: Friday, August 26, 2011
• Cardmadfairy's Digi Day Challenges #14 ~ Summer Holiday ~ Deadline Date & Time: Thursday, August 18, 2011 at 6pm CST
• Crafty Catz Weekly Challenge #95 ~ Emboss It ~ Deadline Date & Time: Thursday, August 18, 2011 at 3pm CST
• Fussy And Fancy Friday Challenge #43 ~ Use A Lot (3 or more of your favorite embellishment) ~ Deadline Date & Time: Thursday, August 25, 2011 at 10pm CST
• Joyful Stamper ~ Inspire Me Friday #19 ~ Anything Goes ~ Deadline Date & Time: Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 11pm CST
• Mami Doodles Challenge #31 ~ Flowers ~ Deadline Date & Time: Thursday, August 18, 2011 at 5pm CST
• Phindy's Place Challenge #68 ~ Vintage Look ~ Deadline Date & Time: Friday, August 19, 2011 at 3:30am CST
• The Poodles Parlour Challenge ~ Round And Round The Garden ~ Deadline Date & Time: Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 6pm CST

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

Have a wonderful week!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"Beautiful Chaos"

Good Afternoon Everyone! My weekend went by way to fast, I didn't get all the things done I had hoped! LOL! Oh well, that's life! How about you?

Today I have a new image by The Stamping Boutique to share with you! This amazing image is called "Thoughts"! I really enjoyed coloring this image, I was able to really put some feelings into it! Thanks Tracey for another wonderful image!

Material List

Stamp ~ The Stamping Boutique - Thoughts

Designer Paper ~ Memory Box - Enchanted

Card Stock ~ Cryogen 89# (Image) & Stampin' Up (Bashful Blue, Brilliant Blue, Brocade Blue, Pale Plum, & Perfect Plum)

Creative Memories Corner Rounder (My Favorite)

Stampin' Up Ink - Bashful Blue & Pale Plum / Inkssentials Blending Tool with Foam Pad

Sizzex Embossing Folder ~ Starry Night

Sheer Shimmer Spritz ~ Frost by Tsukineko

Ribbon ~Stampin' Up - Light Blue (From Years Ago)

Martha Stewart Punch ~ Not Sure The Exact Name

Iced Got Flowers?

Rhinestones ~ Recollections by Michael's Stores Inc.

Crystal Effects ~ Stampin' Up (Flowers, Hearts, Butterflies, Eye, & Lips)

Stickles by Ranger ~ Star Dust

Copic Sketch Markers

B000, B12, B16, B18, R21, R24, R29, Y02, Y04, Y06, E000, E00, E21, BV000, BV02, BV04, BV08, G16, YR02, YR04, & YR09

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

• Sweet Sketch Wednesday ~ (See Sketch Below) ~ Deadline Date & Time: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 8pm CST
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• Freshly Brewed Designs ~ Flowers ~ Deadline Date & Time: Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 11pm CST
• Nettie G's Digital Challenge Blog ~ Favorite Image ~ Deadline Date & Time: Sunday, April 24, 2011 at 11pm CST
• Woodware USA Clear Stamps #22 ~ Anything Goes ~ Deadline Date & Time: Sunday, April 17, 2011 at 9pm CST
• Mami Doodles ~ Use a Punch or Die Cut ~ Deadline Date & Time: Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 9am CST
• Card Making Mama's ~ Embellish It ~ Deadline Date & Time: Friday, April 15, 2011 at 2am 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 Monday!

Happy Creating!

Sara