"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

"Peaceful Winter"

 Good Morning Everyone! I have another card to share with you today! This card was part of a "rush" custom order for Christmas from my friend Becky! I will have a few others to show you in the upcoming days! She loved it... so I guess that is all that matters, right?

Stamps ~ Floppy Latte Designs - Snow Globe & Stampin' Up Retired Set - Christmas Cheer

Patterned Paper ~ Floppy Latte Designs - Winter Digi Pack

Card Stock ~ Wausau Papers & Stampin' Up (Brocade Blue & Night Of Navy)

Stickles by Ranger ~ Star Dust

Stampin' Up Crystal Effects

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

Scor Pal / Cutter Bee - Single

Creative Memories Metallic Silver Pen

Snowflake Embellishments ~ Out Of My Stash

Prisma Colored Pencil Numbers

1059, 1060, 1061, 1063, 1065, 1087, 918, 1080, 1083, 1094, 908, 909, & 910

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

• Bombshell Special Holiday Challenge ~ Anything Goes
• 4 Crafty Chicks Challenge #70 ~ Something New (Digi Paper)
• Aud Sentiments Challenge #44 ~ Anything Goes
• Charisma Cardz Challenge #50 ~ Anything Goes
• Colour Create Challenge #86 ~ Blue, Silver, & White
• Crafty Purple Frog Challenge ~ Happy Christmas
• Craft Us Crazy Challenge ~ Christmas
• Crimbo Crackers Challenge #5 ~ Snowflakes
• Digi Doodle Shops Best Challenge #88 ~ Anything Goes
• Just For Fun Challenge ~ Anything Goes

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 rest of the week, I will be back with more creations!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"Don't Ask Reindeer"

Good Evening Everyone! I hope that y'all had a wonderful Christmas! Michael and I did; we relaxed and just spent time with each other! No running, a little cleaning, some cooking, and as little STRESS as possible!!! I think it was one of the most relaxing Christmas's we have ever had! But it is over... now we are working our way to the New Year! I am trying to come up with a list of things that I would like to accomplish in 2012. Most people do a resolution for the New Year and then within the first month, give up on it or forget about it. For the past 2 years I have done a goal list instead, which I have found to come in really handy. I must say that I do pretty well with the items on my list, so here's to hoping I have success again this upcoming year!

Now you will probably want to get a beverage or take a potty break before starting my blog post as it is going to be a bit long. My dear friend Carol, asked me early this year (January or February) to make her some Christmas cards with this cutie! I did what most everyone does... put it off because of not feeling in the Christmas mood, this or that came up, and before I knew it, the middle of November was upon us... and I hadn't started on them yet!!! Does that sound familiar to anyone? All together she wanted 15 of these cards... that doesn't sound like a lot, right? Well I forgot just how many layers were on these babies!!!  Well... in the end it worked out perfectly (Whew!?!). I got them ALL done, a few bumps in the road; but got 'em done!!! And there is one more that she wanted; but that is for another post!!! LOL!!! So here we go...

Material List For All Of The Cards

Stamps ~ Whipper Snapper Designs - Dandy Reindeer (Image), Stampabilities, And Stampin' Up Retired Set - Christmas Cheer (Sentiments)

Patterned Paper ~ Karen Foster, Paper Pizazz, & The Others Out Of My Stash

Card Stock ~ Wausau Papers & Stampin' Up (Brilliant Blue, Brocade Blue, Close To Cocoa, Creamy Caramel, Old Olive, Pacific Point, Real Red, and Really Rust)

Stampin' Up Crystal Effects

Nestibilities by Spellbinders ~ Deckled Rectangle Small & Large

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

Sponge Technique ~ Stampin' Up Ink (Bashful Blue & Brilliant Blue)

Stickles by Ranger ~ Star Dust

Rhinestones ~ Recollections by Michael's Stores Inc. / Copic ~ R27 & R46

Prisma Colored Pencil Numbers Used For All Of The Cards

1063, 1065, 1067, 941, 1082, 946, 949, 945, 1081, 943, 902, 903, 908, 912, 913, 915, 916, 928, 929, 924, 925, 997, 1085, 1019, 1093, 907, 911, 906, & 1040

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

• Bombshell Special Holiday Challenge ~ Anything Goes
• Cooking It Up With Katie Challenge #86 ~ Anything Goes
• Crafts And Me Challenge #66 ~ Anything Goes
• Diva's By Design Challenge #17 ~ Merry Christmas
• Freshly Brewed Designs Challenge #76 ~ Christmas
• Inky Impressions Challenge #39 ~ Something NEW (Patterned Paper)
• More Than Favors Challenge #61 ~ Christmas
• My Mums Craft Shop Challenge #37 ~ Anything Goes

Well did you make it all the way through this post? Did you enjoy it or fall asleep? LOL!!! As always thanks for stopping by, if you have any questions or comments feel free to leave me a message!

Have a wonderful rest of the week!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"Winter Wonderland"

Good Afternoon Everyone! Are you all ready for the holidays? I am as ready as I am gonna be! LOL! Things have been so hectic here for me and Michael that we have no decorating done, we did get some baking in (Hee-Hee), and we have decided to just stay home, enjoy each others company for the holidays. We always have next year for decorating and stressing figuring out how to get everything done! What do you think, does that sound like an awesome plan or what?

Anyways, today I wanted to share with you the NEW challenge at Paper Creations Ink! The theme is "Something Old / Something New". Since this is our LAST challenge for 2011, we thought it should be an easy one! It is all in how you interpreted it... you could go traditional and create an Anniversary or Wedding Project, or Look at it as a reflection of the passing year, and a fresh beginning to set new goals for the upcoming year, or maybe even... drag out those old tools, notes of old techniques and then incorporate them into a new project! As we said... so many possibilities! Paper Creations Ink is being sponsored by Floppy Latte Designs, Jessica Owner/Artist is so graciously giving a $10.00 gift certificate to the lucky winner that Mr. Random decides on! So get your thinking caps on, come on over and join us we would LOVE to have you!!!

Material List

Stamps ~ Floppy Latte Designs - Snow Globe & Stampin' Up Retired Set "Christmas Cheer"

Patterned Paper ~ Floppy Latte Designs - Winter Paper Pack

Card Stock ~ Wausau Papers & Stampin' Up (Pacific Point)

Stickles by Ranger ~ Star Dust

Stampin' Up Crystal Effects

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

Snowflake Embellishments ~ Out Of My Stash

Prisma Colored Pencil Numbers

1059, 1060, 1061, 1063, 1065, 1087, 918, 1080, 1083, 1094, 908, 909, & 910

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

• The Cheerful Stamp Pad Challenge #32 ~ Merry Christmas
• Crafty Boots Challenge ~ Christmas
• Creative Stamp Challenge #40 ~ Xmas
• Critter Sketch Challenge #95 ~ Let It Snow
• Hooked On Crafts Challenge #14 ~ Christmas
• The Crazy Challenge #98 ~ Christmas 
• Bombshell Holiday Challenge ~ Anything Goes

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!

Have a Happy and Safe Holiday Season!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"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

"4th Of July Celebration"

Good Afternoon Everyone! I hope your week is going well! I am working on getting everything caught up from the long weekend! So, all in all... It is good! This wonderful creation was created for the NEW Challenge at Paper Creations Ink! The challenge started on Monday, July 4, 2011 and will run until Sunday, July 17, 2011 at 7pm CST! The theme is "Red, White, & Blue"! We are being sponsored by JLJ Designs! Jennifer, owner and artist of JLJ Designs gave all our design team members her "Stars & Stripes Digital Paper Pack" to play with! She so graciously is offering a $10.00 gift certificate (limit quantity of one each of the seam binding) to her Artfire Store! She is also having a 25% OFF Store-wide Sale for the month of July! And if that isn't enough she also has a FREE SHIPPING CODE HERE on her store blog! I hope you will have time to join us and take part in her wonderful July Sales! Okay... On to my creation and material list...

Material List

Stamps ~ The Stamping Boutique - Little Girl With A Balloon (Image) & Stampin' Up Retired Cute Converse Set (Sentiment)

Designer Paper ~ JLJ Designs - Stars & Stripes Digital Paper Pack

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

Creative Memories Oval Cutting System

Nestabilities by Spellbinders ~ Fancy Tags

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

Stampin' Up Oval Punch ~ Small

Sponging Technique ~ Stampin' Up Ink (Real Red)

3M Foam Tape (Pop Up Image)

Rhinestones ~ Recollections by Michael's Stores Inc.

Stickles by Ranger ~ Star Dust

Copic Sketch Markers

B000, B32, B34, B37, R20, R43, R46, E000, E00, E21, E23, E25, E31, E40, E42, & E50

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

• The Stamping Boutique Monthly Challenge ~ Use Any TSB Image ~ Deadline Date & Time: Sunday, July 31, 2011 at 11pm CST
• Color Me Creative Challenge #21 ~ Color Fold, Pleats, and / or Ruffles ~ Deadline Date and Time: Friday, July 8, 2011 at 7pm CST
• SAS4KIDS Challenge ~ Red, White, & Blue ~ Deadline Date & Time: Friday, July 15, 2011 at 11pm CST
• Cooking It Up With Katie #68 ~ Colors Of Your Flag Or Something From Your Country ~ Deadline Date & Time:  Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at 11pm CST
• Crafting For All Seasons Challenge #4 ~ Red, White, & Blue ~ Deadline Date & Time: Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at 4pm CST
• Digi Stamps 4 Joy Challenge #22 ~ Red, White, & Blue ~ Deadline Date & Time: Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at 1pm CST
• 7 Kids College Fund Challenge #25 ~ Red, White, & Blue ~ Deadline Date & Time: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at 6pm CST
• Use It Tuesday Challenge #10 ~ Inspiration Colors - Red, White, & Blue ~ Deadline Date & Time: Friday, July 8, 2011 at 3pm 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

"Easter Sweetness"

Good Afternoon Everyone! I am back; but this time I have a wonderful creation to share with you! I got a bit behind this week, since I was/am getting ready for my first ever Craft Show! I am very excited and nervous at the same time! Anyways, back to this wonderful creation... the beautiful image is by The Stamping Boutique called Cynthia Easter Basket! Isn't she just darling?

Material List

Stamps ~ The Stamping Boutique - Cynthia Easter Basket (Image) & Stampin' Up - More Great Greetings (Sentiment)

Designer Paper ~ Moxxie

Card Stock ~ Cryogen 89# (Image), Stampin' Up (Elegant Eggplant, Pumpkin Pie, & Rose Romance), & Malmero Perle Blanc 92#

Exacto Knife (To Cut Out Image)

Lace ~ Out Of My Stash

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

Half Pearls ~ Recollections by Michael's Stores Inc.

Stickles by Ranger ~ Star Dust

Stampin' Up - Crystal Effects

Copic Sketch Markers

V12, V15, V17, R81, R83, R85, E00, E11, E25, E31, E50, YG11, YG13, YG17, YR61, YR65, YR68, B0000, B91, B93, B95, Y00, Y02, & Y06

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

• Digi Doodle Shops Best #56 ~ Anything Goes ~ Deadline Date & Time: Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 3pm CST
• Moving Along With The Times #96 ~ Anything Goes ~ Deadline Date & Time: Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 2pm CST
• Party Time Tuesday #13  ~ Anything Goes ~ Deadline Date & Time: Monday, May 2, 2011 at 12pm CST
• Stamping Scrapping Challenge Central ~ Anything Goes ~ Deadline Date & Time: Sunday, May 8, 2011 at 11pm CST
• The Stamping Boutique Monthly Challenge ~ Any Stamping Boutique Image ~ Saturday, April 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 wonderfully creative weekend!

Happy Creating!

Sara

"Butterflies Of Spring"

Good Afternoon Everyone! How is your Sunday? Mine is wonderful! I have a long to-do list; but I sure have been getting things done today! Yay!

This is one of my inspiration creations from The Latte Lounge Digi Day Event last night! This wonderful image is by Glitterbabe's Digis called "Butterflies & Flowers". She is sponsoring "The Color Challenge"! The colors that we were to use in this challenge are pastels ~ Pink, Blue, & Green! I it was so much fun using her image! You have plenty of time to create a project and get it entered! The deadline date and time is Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at 11:59pm EST! We would LOVE for you to join us! If you are curious to see what other challenges The Latte Lounge currently is offering, you can visit The Latte Lounge Blog Anytime!

Material List

Stamps ~ Glitterbabe's Digis (Butterflies & Flowers) & Stampin' Up Background Stamp (Victorian Lace)

Designer Paper ~ Out Of My Stash

Card Stock ~ Cryogen 89# (Image), Stampin' Up (Bliss Blue, Certainly Celery, & Pink Passion), & Malemro Perle Blanc 92#

Nestibilities by Spellbinders ~ Petite Ovals Large & Petite Scalloped Ovals Large

Stampin' Up Ink ~ Bashful Blue / Inkssentials Blending Tool with Foam Pad (Edges Of The Petite Ovals Large)

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder ~ Not Sure The Exact Name

Making Memories Distressing Tool

Prima Flowers

Half Pearls & Rhinestone Swirls ~ Recollections by Michael's Stores Inc.

Crystal Effects ~ Stampin' Up (Butterflies Only)

Stickles ~ Star Dust (Flowers and Detail Edging)

Copic Sketch Markers

B000, B41, B45, R81, R83, R85, G21, G24, & Y18

I will also be entering this creation into the Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge #95. Beautiful sketches again this week!

 

The deadline date and time is Monday, March 21, 2011 at 7pm CST. You still have time to link up your creation!

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

"Lucky Me!"

Good Morning To All! How is everyone today? I am not feeling the best, I think I am coming down with a chest cold (I hope it doesn't turn into bronchitic!). Yuck!

Anyways, I have a wonderful project to share with everyone today! The Stamping Boutique is sponsoring I Did It Creations Challenge Blog this week! It is a sketch challenge (see below). This beautiful image is called "Irish Audrey", Isn't she just a doll! I had so much fun coloring her and I bet you would too! The deadline date and time is Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 5pm CST. So you have plenty of time to get your creations linked up!

Material List

Stamps ~ The Stamping Boutique - "Irish Audrey" (Image) & Stampin' Up Retired Set - Pinch Proof (Sentiment)

Designer Paper ~ Sugar Tree & Best Creations Inc.

Card Stock ~ Cryogen 89# (Image) & Stampin' Up (Gable Green, Garden Green, Gold Metallic, & Whisper White)

Creative Memories Circle Cutting System

Sponging Technique ~ Stampin' Up Ink (Gable Green & Garden Green)

Faux Stitching ~ Paper Piercer Tool & Micron Black Pen

Nestibilities by Spellbinders ~ Petite Oval Small & Large

Rhinestones ~ Recollections by Michael's Stores Inc.

Stickles by Ranger ~ Crystal

Copic Sketch Markers

G0000, G000, G03, G05, G07, C00, C5, C7, C8, E000, E00, E11, & R21

Can you believe it, NO Atyou Spica Glitter Pens? This has got to be a record for me! Well maybe there has been one or two other cards, but anyways it's very unusual for me! LOL!

I will also be submitting this card into four different challenges.

The first one is the "Monthly Challenge" at The Latte Lounge . The theme is "Everyone Is Irish In March"! So any cards that you create that have a St. Patty's Day theme (you can use any image), come and add them to the challenge for a chance to win two images of your choice from The Stamping Boutique! You MUST be a member of The Latte Lounge in order to enter! 

The second one is the "Inside & Outside" challenge at The Latte Lounge! For this challenge you must finish the inside of your card also. So many people don't even think of that until they are ready to send their card off! The deadline date is Thursday, March 17, 2011! You can use any image for this challenge! I hope that you will join in the fun and enjoy seeing  all the other beautiful creations! You MUST be a member of The Latte Lounge in order to enter! Joining is easy, just follow the link I provided up above and then check out the "Challenges Tab" to see all of the other wonderful challenges that are going on!

The third one is Craft Your Passion Challenges #48. The theme this week is "Anything Goes"! The deadline date and time is Sunday, March 13, 2011 at 10pm CST.

The fourth one is The Shabby Tea Room #52. The theme this week is "Luck Of The Irish"! The deadline date time is Sunday, March 13, 2011 at 10pm 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)!

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

"A Note Of Thanks"

 Good Evening Everyone! I have a few different versions of the same card to share with you. A lady here in town was looking for some simple thank you cards with a puppy on them. This is what I created, what do you think?

Material List

Stamps ~ Stampin' Up ~ Bow Wow Retired Set (Images) & In My Thoughts Retired Set (Sentiments)

Designer Paper ~ Out Of My Stash

Card Stock ~ X Press It (Images),

Stampin' Up (Chocolate Chip, Close To Cocoa, Really Rust, & Brilliant Blue) &Cream (Out Of My Stash)Crystal Effects ~ Stampin' Up (Nose, Bone, & Bowl)

Cuttlebug Embossing Folder ~ Thank You
Stampin' Up Ink ~ (Chocolate Chip, Close To Cocoa, Really Rust, & Brilliant Blue) / Inkssentials Blending Tool With Foam Pad
Ribbon ~ Celebrate It Holiday by Michael's Store Inc.Bow Easy by Posi Bendr Co.Stickles by Ranger ~ Cinnamon & Waterfall

Creative Memories Corner Rounder

Copic Sketch Markers

Dog ~ E13, E15, E17, W3, & W5
Bone ~ E21 & E50
Bowl ~ R24, R27, & R29

Atyou Spica Glitter Pen ~ 00 Clear (Dog, Bone, & Bowl)

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)!

Happy Creating!

Sara