Embellish Stripes Color Challenge

Happy Saturday, dear friends!

I hope that you all have had a great weekend and were able to get lots accomplished. This morning I had a training session at the gym, took a much needed nap and gots lots of crafting in. I made a total of five cards- I even made one for the Papertrey Blog Hop! Since I’ll be away at CHA this upcoming weekend, I didn’t know if I would get a chance to make anything. I’m so glad that I had some time to get creative and also retrieve some of my lost mojo! :)

Isn’t the Embellish challenge fun this week? I am so lovin’ all of the different challenges and also the new addition of some prizes! This week the colors were kraft, brown and purple {yikes!}. I always seem to have a hard time incorporating purple into cards- not a color in my comfort zone. I didn’t have the right purple inkpad, so I was only able to add some purple ribbon. However, I really love that it’s a neutral card with the added pop of color from the stunning Plum Pudding grosgrain ribbon.

The countdown begins for the CHA SuperShow! I leave in 4 days and need to start thinking of what to pack. I heard that it’s in the 70’s….can it really be?! I have gotten used to the gloomy weather of Washington- it’ll be nice to see some sunshine and warm weather!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope you were inspired!

Stamps: Three Line Border, Signature Greetings, Turning A New Leaf,
Paper: Cream, Brown Kraft, Dark Chocolate
Ink: Vintage Sepia, Tea Dye Duo
Other: EK Success border punch, brown rhinestones, Plum Pudding grosgrain ribbon, corner rounder

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Dreams Come True

Wow, I am in amazement on how many comments I received on the “Celebrate Your Day” card! You all are so good about leaving me love- after these crazy work days, it’s so nice to come home and see some fun emails in my Inbox. Thank you!

Today’s card isn’t too terribly exciting. I wanted to use my new Labels Four Spellbinder dies (thanks Ginny!) on a card, and this was my first attempt. I wanted to add the Aqua Mist ribbon at the bottom but then it looked really boring, thus the moss rhinestones. My sister thinks it’s a tad too much- what are your thoughts? I’m still on the fence. Not my greatest work but it’s not *terrible* either.

The countdown begins until I leave for CHA-I leave Wednesday early morning. Set-up is on Thursday and then Friday and Saturday are the show days. If you are attending, be sure to stop by the DeNami Design booth( #667) and say hello to me. I would LOVE to meet you and possibly take a pic for my blog!

Have a fabulous rest of the day!

Stamps: Everday Button Bits
Paper: Cream, Aqua Mist, Spring Moss, Ripe Avocado, Bitty Dots Basics
Ink: Vintage Sepia, Tea Dye Duo
Other: Labels Four Spellbinder dies, moss rhinestones, assorted buttons, aqua mist twill ribbon, paper piercer

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Celebrate Your Day


Hi-ya friends!

Today I have a card featuring my favorite color: PINK! Last night I realized that I didn’t have any appropriate cards for a bridal shower. Goodness knows that I was so tempted to go out and buy one- I was exhausted from work and had no creativity left in me. After browsing several blogs, I finally got a tad bit of inspiration. Even though this card took an hour for me to make, I think the end result was worth it. {Remember, I was lacking mojo and also practically stamping with my eyes closed from tiredness!}

I need to make this short. About to start work and I have a crazy amount of items on the agenda today. Thanks for taking time to “see” me….hope you were inspired!

Stamps: Signature Greetings, Dots Background
Paper: Cream, Brown Kraft, Sweet Blush, Bitty Dots Basics
Ink: Vintage Sepia, Sweet Blush, Tea Dye Duo
Other: SU! scallop border punch, pink rhinestones, button, Raspberry Fizz grosgrain ribbon, corner rounds

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Pastel Tweety Birds

Goodness gracious, where does the time go?! I can’t believe it’s already Sunday night! Just a few more hours of fun and then it’s time for the CRAZY work week. This week we’re prepping for our large CHA inventory, make-n-takes, final details, plus all the everday tasks. We’re working longer days every day we are open- I may not be up for posting too often in the next four days.

Today’s card is my one of my favorites. I absolutely adore the new DeNami Design Small Solid Button stamp. Isn’t it adorable?! We all know I’m so obsessed with buttons- it’s genius to have a stamp of one so I can create my own papers and backgrounds! When DeNami Design was creating their new collection, they asked if we had any requests. The one at the top of my list was a button stamp- I’m so glad that they actually made one! I just love it when companies “open the floor” to their customers and actually respond!

Thanks for popping by! Hope you have a F-A-B-U-L-O-U-S week!

Stamps: Small Solid Button, Tweety Bird Border, Stitched Border
Paper: Brown Kraft, White, Strawberry Freeze, Chocolate Brown
Ink: Cloud White, Vintage Sepia
Other: SU! scallop border punch, light pink grosgrain ribbon, Quickie Glue Pen, Extra Fine Glitter

Valentine Giveaway Winner

Thank you to all who participated in my Martha Stewart Valentine Giveaway! Loved reading your favorite holidays! I know you are all waiting to hear who won, so without further ado, the winner is Betsey Terry!

Here is what she said “Very cool giveaway. Didnt realize she had made Tinsel Glitter for Valentines day..thought i got away unscathed not buying any for Christmas.My absolute favorite holiday is 4th of July. I’m such a ‘summer’ girl..and it is just the epiotmy of summer to me. Plus I have fond memories of great get togethers at my grandparents as i was growing up.”

Betsey, since there was no email address, please send me an email with your snail mail address. My email address is located on the right side of my blog. :)

Valentine Giveaway


Okay, it’s that’s time again….blog candy time! With Valentine’s Day being a month away, I thought I would give away some fun Valentine goodies.

One lucky winner will get:

1 Martha Stewart fine glitter (3 colors)
1 Martha Stewart tinsel glitter (3 colors)
1 Martha Stewart felt adhesive embellies
1 Martha Stewart glitter sticker sheet
2 Martha Stewart heart label stickers

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The details:

One comment per person- unless you become/ are a blog follower.

1) Leave a comment ON THIS POST letting me know what your favorite holiday is and why.

2) Leave a link on your blog to my giveaway! (If you don’t have a blog, that’s alright, be sure you let your friends know another way! )

3) Leave a way for me to contact you. (ie: blog or email address)

…:::If you become a (public) follower, or already one, you get to leave an additional comment! Just let me know you became/ are a follower!:::…

You have until Sunday, January 10th to enter. I will post a winner later that day.

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Be Mine Valentine Minis

Hello dears!

Today I have yet another Valentine post for you. I decided to give some Valentine mini cards a try this time around. Like I’ve said before, I LOVE the colors that represent Valentine’s Day.

This time around I paired up Berry Sorbet, Pure Poppy and my fav Brown Kraft cardstock. I’m definitely planning on doing a full-size card in this color combo- it’s too yummy not to! What is your favorite Valentine color combo? I’m in need of some new, fun color combos- I want to hear your ideas! :)

This afternoon I took a look at my Google Analytics page. {It shows you how many people have come to your blog, how long they stay, etc…} THANK YOU to all who come and check out my new posts! I am in such awe that people actually come visit my lil blog and also leave such sweet comments! I wish I could thank each and every one of you- you have no idea how much you all mean to me.

I’m off to enjoy the rest of my Saturday. Have a FANTABULOUS weekend!

**Only one day left to enter my Valentine Martha Stewart giveaway! Be sure enter!**

Stamps: Teeny Heart, Heart Prints, Dots Background
Paper: Brown Kraft, Berry Sorbet, Pure Poppy, Bitty Dots Basics
Ink: Satin Red, Versamark, Cloud White
Other: heart punch, 1½” scallop circle punch, 2″ scallop circle punch

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Sending A Smile

Hi-ya girlies and gents!

Hope you all had a fabulous Friday! Mine was incredibly relaxing, which was just what I needed after my crazy work week.

Lately I have been thoroughly obsessed with playing our Wii Fit. We have had it for over a year but I just started playing this week. Have any of you tried it before? It’s so addicting! This morning I played it with my brothers for at least an hour. It amazes me how good my brothers are at playing the Wii. Sure, they aren’t little kids, but still! I’m telling ya, kids these days are so good at using technology!

Since we have successfully made it through the first week of 2010, I have a question for you: how are those new years resolutions/ goals doing? Which ones did you make? I have been making a conscious effort to eat more healthy since the new year started- hasn’t been TOO terrible. :)

I hope you all have a great rest of the night!

Stamps: Small Solid Circle, Everyday Button Bits, Dots Background
Paper: White, Brown Kraft, Ripe Avocado, Spring Moss, Dark Chocolate, Raspberry Fizz
Ink: Vintage Sepia, Cherry Pink, Spring Moss, Tea Dye Duo
Other: EK Success scallop border punch, various buttons, Chocolate Brown grosgrain ribbon, corner rounder

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Raspberry Color Challenge #21

Happy Wednesday!

Oh goodness, am I ever so thankful that tomorrow is the last day of work for the week. It has been a rough week!

Have any of you been watching Dawn’s new videos? She just started posting them and is already a pro! She is ever so adorable and has the sweetest smile. You can definitely see the love of Jesus through that girlie.

Today’s card is based off of another one of Dawn’s amazing color challenges. I am so addicted to these, I can’t wait until new ones are posted! After pondering on which stamps I should use, I finally decided that I needed to bring out some button balloons again. :) I just love the Everyday Button Bits stamp set- it’s one of my favorites! Back in September I posted a card using these exact stamps. Which card do you like better?

Any fun plans set for this weekend? I’m hoping to get some more crafting in, desperately need to fold my laundry and then maybe get some playing time in on the Wii Fit. I played for the first time tonight and it’s so much fun! Maybe it’ll get more of these unwanted pounds off! ;)

In closing, if you haven’t entered my Valentine giveaway, be sure to do so! There are only a few days left. Lots of fun Martha Stewart goodies in there- don’t want you to miss out!

Stamps: Everyday Button Bits, Fancy Flourishes, Dots Background
Paper: Cream, Aqua Mist, Dark Chocolate, Bitty Box Basics
Ink: Vintage Sepia, Versamark
Other: EK Success scallop border punch, various buttons, Aqua Mist grosgrain ribbon, Clear embossing powder

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Thinking of You


Hello friends!

Today is going to be a short post- I’m feeling super sleepy and don’t have too much to say. {Amazing, huh?}

The card for today features all products that DeNami Design carries. I am absolutely in LOVE with the new Decorative Flourish that just came out. I have used it on so many projects, it’s quite ridiculous. It’s perfect for the areas that have just a tad bit too much white. I also love it because you can use it on whimsical, cute, elegant and fun projects! This image is a must have. :) {Okay, enough of my sales pitch…you’ll have to see all the uses for yourself.}

Work has been crazy busy. There is a trade show this weekend, which caught me off guard. I knew that it was coming, I just thought it was next week. Alas, I did panic just a tad bit and had to work like a mad woman. Thankfully everything is just about done and the show should go on without a hitch. However, I have already pushed this show from my mind and have started to think of the CHA SuperShow. This will be the first time that I have attended any sort of CHA show, so I have no idea what to expect. If you are planning on attending, let me know! I’ll be sure to bring a camera so I can take pics of EVERYTHING! :)

That’s a wrap for tonight. Thanks for stopping by!

Stamps: Teeny Swiss Dot, Rosebud Trio, Decorative Flourish, Thinking of You Circle, Whimsical Flowers
Paper: White, Black, Sky Blue, Magenta
Ink: Onyx Black, Sea Breeze
Other: White grosgrain ribbon, 2½” scallop circle punch, 3″ scallop circle punch, Quickie Glue Pen, Extra Fine glitter