"Natural Beauty"

Good Evening Everyone! It's Monday and you know what that means... a NEW challenge over at Paper Creations Ink! The theme of this challenge is "Natural Materials", if you are wondering "What in the world were they thinking?" We were thinking of items like burlap, twine, cork, twigs, leaves, etc. Doesn't this sound like a fun challenge to try? We are being sponsored by Shelly's Images and Shelly has so graciously allowed a few images for our Design Team to use! The image that I used is called "Honeybee". I hope that you will have a chance to stop by her shop, she has lots of wonderful images that I am sure will please you! You have until April 15, 2012 at 6pm CST to come and link up your Natural Creations! 

Stamp ~ Shelly's Images - Honeybee

Patterned Paper ~ Out Of My Scrap Tubs (Go Me!!!)

Card Stock ~ Georgia Pacific & Stampin' Up (Creamy Caramel & Forest Foliage)

Aleene's Paper Glaze

3M Foam Tape (To Pop Image Up)

Hemp Twine

Cork Dots

Distress Stickles by Ranger ~ Vintage Photo

Prismacolor Colored Pencil Numbers

1060, 1065, 1067, 906, 908, 909, 1078, 995, 1009, 1002, 915, & 916

I will be entering this card into the following challenges...

• Card For Men Challenge #7 ~ The Great Outdoors
• The Cheerful Stamp Pad Challenge #39 ~ Anything Goes
• Daisy Doodles Creative Challenge #56 ~ Spring
• Stamp And Create April Monthly Challenge ~ Spring
• The Crazy Challenge #113 ~ Spring
• Come And Get It Challenge ~ Spring
• Crafting When You Can Challenge #15 ~ Things With Wings
• Pile It On Challenge #14 ~ Create A Scene

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

Have a wonderful day!

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

"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

"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