"Elegance & Class"

Good Afternoon Everyone! How was your weekend? Mine was very busy and HOT! We did get a few storms, but they didn't cool it off much! LOL! 

Today, I have a very special creation to share with you! It is special because it is the first picture I have created using Prisma Colored Pencils as my medium! I am planning on doing more pictures in the future! I will of course still do some cards; but I am really enjoying working on pictures! This was created for Paper Creations Ink Challenge #6 ~ "Stitching Theme". What we are looking for are ALL TYPES of creations that have stitching on them, whether it is by hand, using a sewing machine, faux stitching or even stitching on your ribbon! After all the Christmas/Holiday creations we thought it would be a good idea to take a step back from the holiday and go with a technique! This challenge will run from today until Sunday, July 14, 2011 at 7pm CST! I hope that you will join us!

Now... I will share who our sponsor is...

(drum roll... please...)

Stitchy Bear Stamps has so graciously offered a $10.00 gift voucher to their online store for one lucky winner! Isn't that awesome? (I thought it was kinda cute that we would be holding a "Stitching Challenge" for Stitchy Bear Stamps to sponsor! I know... I am kinda corny! LOL!) So get out those stitching supplies and come on over and join us!!

Material List

Stamp ~ Stitchy Bear Stamps - Pearls N Leather (Artist - Stitchy) (Image)

Designer Paper ~ Stitchy Bear Stamps - Shabby Chic Digital Paper Background Set (Artist - DezinaWorld)

Card Stock ~ Wausau Paper 60# (?), Wausau Paper Metallic Royal Series (Chalise Silver & Empress Emerald)

Kylon ~ Workable Fixatif & Matte Finish Sprays

Twinkling H2O's - Angelwings Ent. Oyster (On Pearls)

3M Foam Tape (To Pop Image Up)

Stampin' Up Paper Piercer Set

DMC Floss (Gray) & Needle

Half Pearls ~ Recollections by Michael's Stores Inc.

Prisma Colored Pencil Numbers

923, 924, 925, 1050, 1051, 1052, 1054, 1056, 1058, & 935

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

• Craft Your Passion Challenge #69 ~ Anything Goes ~ Deadline Date & Time: Sunday, August 7, 2011 at 11:59pm CST
• Happileigh Scrappin' Challenge #33 ~ Anything Goes ~ Deadline Date & Time: Monday, August 8, 2011 at 1am CST
• Woodware USA Clear Stamps Challenge #37 ~ Anything Goes ~ Deadline Date & Time: Sunday, August 7, 2011 at 10pm CST
• Come And Get It Challenge ~ Anything Goes ~ Deadline Date & Time: Saturday, August 6, 2011 at 4pm CST
• Sparkle Forum Challenge #17 ~ One For The Girls ~ Deadline Date: Sunday, August 14, 2011
• One Stop Craft Challenge #141 ~ Vintage ~ Deadline Date & Time: Friday, August 5, 2011 at 3pm CST
• Craftmadfairy Digi Days Challenge #13 ~ Oh So Girly ~ Deadline Date & Time: Thursday, August 4, 2011 at 6pm CST
• Crafts 4 Eternity Challenge #30 ~ Random Recipe ~ Anything But A Card ~ Deadline Date & Time: Friday, August 5, 2011 at 3am CST
• The Joyful Stamper Inspire Me Friday #17 ~ Anything Goes ~ Deadline Date & Time: Wednesday, August 3, 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

"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

"Colorful Fun"

Good Afternoon To All! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! My weekend was definitely jam packed, with some future planning/setting up of a NEW endeavour that Michael and I are working on and creating for some projects that I have due! So be on the look out for more details on our future endeavour and for all the wonderful projects that I have been working on!

Today I am sharing a creation that I made for The Latte Lounge's Kids Challenge! Yep... The DT decided that since I don't have any children that I should be the "BIG KID" and play along! LOL! It was so much fun creating this card with this adorable image from Designed 2 Delight! The name of this image is "Painting Eggs". Designed 2 Delight is sponsoring this challenge! So be sure to head on over to The Latte Lounge and check it out! Your kids will want to play along for the chance at the wonderful prizes that they are offering! Reminder you MUST be a member of The Latte Lounge, in order to take part in the challenge!

Material List

Stamp ~ Designed 2 Delight - Painting Eggs (Image)

Designer Paper ~ Heidi Grace Designs

Card Stock ~ Cryogen 89# (Image) & Stampin' Up (Barely Banana, Bliss Blue, Chocolate Chip, Perfect Plum, & Pretty In Pink)

Creative Memories Corner Rounder

Sponge Technique ~ Stampin' Up Ink - Barely Blue / Cloud Stencil

Purple Flowers ~ Stylish Accents by Offray

Stampin' Up Crystal Effects

Stickles by Ranger - Star Dust (My Favorite)

Copic Sketch Markers

B0000, B91, B93, B95, Ell, E13, E17, E21, R20, R21, R81, R83, R85, BV00, BV11, BV31, YG11, YG13, YG17, Y21, Y23, Y28, & Y32

I will be submitting this creation into a five different challenges...

• Aly's Sunday Sketch #39 ~ Bunnies Challenge ~ Deadline April 16, 2011 at 12pm EST.
• The Corrosive Challenge Blog #110 ~ Pastel Colors ~ Deadline April 9, 2011.
• Creative Cowgirls Challenge Blog #9 ~ Spring/Easter ~ Deadline April 9, 2011.
•  I Did It Creations #29 ~ Anything Goes ~ Deadline April 9, 2011 at 5pm CST.
• Sparkles Forum Challenge #8 ~ Springtime ~ Deadline April 9, 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 day!

Happy Creating!

Sara