The Creative Card Barn

The Creative Card Barn Has Moved

2011-07-14T17:09:00.001-07:00

Hi there,

The Creative Card Barn Has Moved!!!! Please go check out my new location
HERE!!!

Thanks!!!

For my Husband-To-Be!!

2011-05-24T11:22:00.000-07:00

Hi!!!!

So I just couldn't wait to share this, plus after today I will be busy setting up for our wedding so I will have no time to post after this. Then it is off to our honeymoon for two weeks, Jamaica here we come!!!

Today I want to share with you all the gorgeous (I'm bias, sorry ;-) ) card that I made for my husband-to-be for our wedding day. I came across this super cute Bride and Groom image by Mo's Digital Pencil and I just knew it was the perfect image for my card. I was also inspired by this card that I saw on SCS. I knew I wanted to go in ivory/white tones and I also wanted make the card super special by using some left over material from our wedding invitations. I used the left over Quartz Stardream Metallic Cardstock as well as the left over Casa Collection Sheer Satin Edge Ivory Ribbon.

I love how it turned out!! Check it out!!!

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you have enjoyed, now it's is off to pick up my wedding gown from getting pressed. Next time you see me I will no longer be a Miss but a Mrs., I am so excited!!!

Recipe:
Card Size: 6 1/2 x 5
Stamps: Bride and Groom from the by Mo's Digital Pencil
Paper: K&Company,LLC Windsor Words Pearl Foil Paper, Stardream Metallic Cardstock in Quartz, & White Cardstock
Ink: Copic Markers
Accessories: Provo Craft Cuttlebug, Nestibilities, Sizzix Decorative Flourishes Set, Casa Collection Sheer Satin Edge Ivory Ribbon, Lace, Stickles, & Pearls

Thank you to my Bridesmaids

2011-05-19T21:07:00.000-07:00

Hello there,

9 days to go!!! So in these past few day I have been doing last minute things to prepare for the wedding as well as moving into my new home. I am almost all moved out, but I still haven't moved my stamping room because I still had things to create. Today was the first time in quite some time that I have sat down to stamp. I had one task in mind, wedding, seems to be the trend. First was to make my husband-to-be a wedding card and second was to create some simple Thank You cards for my Bridesmaids. Today I want to share with you my simple Thank you cards.
Enjoy!!

As I stated I also made my Husband-to-be a card but as much as I really want to share it with you because I totally love how it came out I'm going to wait just a few more days to share it with you, so stay tuned. I will be sure to post it sometime between now and my wedding, May 28th!! 9 days to go!!!

Recipe:
Stamps: SU Short and Sweet, Inkadinkado
Paper: White Cardstock
Ink: SU Perfect Plum, Pitch Blak Adriondack

My Wedding Invitations

2011-05-07T08:21:00.000-07:00

Hello there,

The time has finally arrived, it's May and my wedding is 21 days away!! I can't believe it is almost here!!!! Today I want to share with you my Pocket Fold Wedding Invitations, which were designed and created by me and all 270 invites went through my hands as I cut, glued, and blinged each one. That's a lot, I know!!! So here they are.

Enjoy!!!!

I hope you have enjoyed, I'm not sure when the next time that I post will be but 20 days is going to go by very quickly so I better get to work on my last minute wedding preparations. Next time I come around I will no longer be Miss Borges, I will be Mrs. Sousa!!! I am so excited!!!

Bridal Shower Thank You Cards

2011-04-17T09:12:00.000-07:00

Hey there,

So since I have been into making Digital Photo Greeting Cards what better than to create my Shower Thank You Cards. This first one was printed as just a flat 6x7 1/2 Greeting Card while the other two, one in English and the other in Portuguese, were printed as 5x7 Folded Greeting Cards. Enjoy!!!

If you see something you like feel free to contact me so that I may create something for you.Thanks

Bridal Shower Invitations

2011-03-07T08:54:00.000-08:00

Hi,

Sorry about my absence, just 2 months until my wedding so we are trying to get things wrapped up around here. The other day was my bridal shower so I wanted to share some bridal shower cards that I put together as samples. Enjoy!!

The card I used for my shower is the one above on the left. I hope you have enjoyed. If you see something that you just have to have for your next event please let me know and I can put something together for you. Just let me know. Thanks!!!

ISS Date Night for Valentines Day

2011-02-14T07:23:00.000-08:00

A little ISS Date Night to celebrate the special occasion. Enjoy!!

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

Recipe:
Card Size: 5 1/4 x 5 1/4
Stamps: Date Night by InStyle Stamps
Paper: DCWV Sweetheart DP, S.E.I. Mimosa Paper Pad
Ink: Copic Markers
Accessories: Provo Craft Cuttlebug, Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Nestibilities, Felt Ribbon, Button, Making Memories Charms-Valentine's, Heart Brads

Ryan's 1st Birthday

2011-01-25T08:20:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year!!

I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and a very happy New Year. Yeah it's 2011 and just 4 months to go for my wedding. I am so excited!!!

Today I want to share another one of my Digital Photo Greeting Cards with you all. My fiance's nephew just turned one and we had lil construction party for him and I took some pictures of him cruzin' with his favorite toy in the backyard. I put these cards together for him to thank all his family and friends for making his 1st Birthday Special.

This first card is actually the truck image that was his invitations and I just did some editing and turned it into a photo card.

Check them out, Ryan is such a cutie!!

I hope you have enjoyed today's post. If you are interested in a Photo Greeting card, let me know and I would be glad to create one for you. Have a great day!!!

Save the Date Christmas Cards

2010-12-20T16:25:00.000-08:00

Hey there,

Well with Christmas around the corner and my wedding 6 months away I figured it would be a great idea to make a Christmas Save the Date card, a two for one deal. I put a few of our favorite pictures together and and made one card for both events and some that were just Christmas cards.

Check them out!!

May your all have a Very Merry Christmas!!

Digital Christmas Card

2010-12-10T09:19:00.000-08:00

Hey there,

Another Christmas card to share. This one was for my family. Enjoy!!!

Digital Christmas Card

2010-12-01T08:19:00.000-08:00

Hello there,

I know it has been quite some time since I have posted anything but I have been busy with wedding planning and working but I did want to come on a share something a little different that I have been working. As you might remember I am in to Photography and lately I have been playing with Photoshop. So this Christmas I thought why not make my own Christmas Cards using Photoshop and pictures.

So here are a few takes on the card that I made for my in-laws. Enjoy

This last card was the card my mother-in-law chose. I hope you enjoyed, and will be back to see a few more that I made.

Thank you...A little late!!

2010-08-04T17:39:00.000-07:00

I made these Thank You cards for my graduation...that was May 22nd, I am posting them a lot later than I mailed them but I still mailed them out pretty late!!! It was a little embarrassing but better late than never, so here are a few that I made!!

Enjoy!!

Recipe:

Stamps: SU Fresh Cut, SU Short and Sweet

Paper: Martha Stewart DP, DCWV Holiday Stack, Karen Neuburger sorbet: lime sprouts,

Ink: Pitch Black (Adrinondack)

Accessories: SU Small Oval Punch, SU Large Oval Punch, SU Scallop Edge Punch, Gross Grain Ribbon, Silk Ribbon

Thanks for stopping by today!! Have a great day!!!

My last InStyle Stamps Blog Hop :-(

2010-07-30T12:00:00.000-07:00

...Thats right you read it correctly, sadly this is my last InStyle Stamps Blog hop and post. This month marks the end of my second term as an ISS designer. I have loved every minute of working with InStyle Stamps and I want to thank Virginia and everyone at InStyle Stamps for allowing me to be a part of such a wonderful design team and for such a wonderful experience!!! Thank you! You have taught me so much and I will definitley miss such a great group of ladies!

Thanks again InStyle Stamps for such an awesome experience, I will definitely miss creating for you!!!

...........................Now on to todays blog hop post............................

Welcome to this months InStyle Stamps Blog Hop!! This months blog hop theme is Christmas in July. If you've arrived here from InStyle Stamps Blog then you are on the right track - continue on!! If you've accidentally stumbled here on your own, take a moment and head back over to the InStyle Stamps Blog to start the hop off right. Trust me, you really don't want to miss any of the fabulous projects the design team has in store for you! Be sure to visit each stop on the hop and leave a comment so we'll know you stopped by.

Now on to my card! Enjoy!!

Don't forget to pick your favorite project and vote for that DT member - once you go visit everyone's blog (leaving a comment at each stop, of course!), go to the InStyle Stamps blog and vote for the designer who's project inspired you the most. Then, in order to be entered into the drawing to win 4 digi images, leave us a comment on that post. And as a bonus, the Design Team Member who gets the most votes will also win a prize! Voting will close Sunday, August 1st at 8:00 AM PST and we'll announce a winner Sunday afternoon.

Thanks for playing along with us today! Next you will head to Jodi's blog to see what she has in store for you!

Recipe:
Card Size: 5 1/4 x 5 1/4
Stamps: O Christmas Tree from the A Day in the Life Collection by InStyle Stamps
Paper: DCWV Holiday Stack, Red, Black, & White Cardstock
Ink: Copic Markers
Accessories: Provo Craft Cuttlebug, Nestibilities, Ribbon, K&Company Adhesive Gems
Technique: Paper Piecing

Thanks so much for stopping by!! Enjoy the rest of the hop and have a wonderful day!!!

ISS Christine and Baby Jayla

2010-07-23T11:54:00.000-07:00

Hi there,

I hope everyone is doing well and staying cool in this super hot and sunny summer weather. I just wanted to share a quick card with you all today. Todays card uses InStyle Stamps' sweat Baby Jayla and Christine image, they are so cute, I love this image!!

Take a look and Enjoy!!!

Recipe:

Card Size: 6 1/2 x 5

Stamps: Christine and Baby Jayla by Instyle Stamps, SU Short and Sweet

Paper: Nana's Nursery Baby Girl Stack (DCWV), White & Craft Cardstock

Ink: Copic Markers, Pitch Blak Adriondack

Accessories: Gross Grain Ribbon, SU Small Oval Punch, EK Success Border Punch Dotted Wave

Technique: Paper Piecing

Thanks for stopping by today, have a great day!!!

InStyle Stamps Birthday Blog Hop

2010-07-17T10:00:00.000-07:00

Hello there,

Today we are doing a special Birthday Blog Hop for Virginia, the owner of InStyle Stamps so if you've arrived here from the Letter "E" then you are on the right track - continue on!! If you've accidentally stumbled here on your own, take a moment and go to the letter "H" to start the hop off right.

Our them for this blog hop is Tags so I have created a rectangular tag for Virginia using the letter "N" and if Virginia were in my town on her birthday I would take her to the local Leatherby's Family Creamery which is a family owned ice cream shop here in Sacramento. They serve the best ice cream in town!!! Mmmm I love ice cream!!

Happy Birthday Virginia!! Have a great Day!!!

Here is my Tag, Enjoy!!!

Since this is a Birthday Blog Hop, we can't leave you without a chance at a party prize! So here are the rules.

1. Start at the beginning of the blog hop with the letter "H".

2. Comment on each Design Team's blog because they need a little love and increase your chances at the party prize.

3. Go to PaperYumness and wish Virginia a Happy Birthday.

The deadline to win a digital image is Sunday, July 18th at 8:00pm Pacific Time.

That's all you need to do! The prize???? Not one, but two! You might win either one by commenting on a blog. Good luck and hope you have fun all along the way!

Thanks for hopping along with us today! Next you will head on over to the letter "A".

Recipe:

Card Size: 5.5 x 4.25

Image: Mellie by Instyle Stamps

Paper: Doodlebug Design Inc, Lime Rickey Spellbound DP, Purple, White, & Green Cardstock

Ink: Copic Markers

Accessories: White Gross Grain Ribbon, Purlple Silk Ribbon, Liquid Applique, Stickles

Thanks for stopping by today. Have a great day!!!!

InSyle Inspiration Wednesday

2010-07-14T12:00:00.000-07:00

Yup, InStyle Stamps has changed the name! No more over-the-hump-day-blog-candy-giveaway. Too much of a mouthful!! So now ISS are going to share some Inspiration Challenges with you one Wednesday every month. And don't worry, we're still giving away a prize!

The inpirational theme for this month is Halloween!! I decided to do a little someting with the new image called Harvest Veggies which will be available for purchase in the store by July 16th.

Take a look and Enjoy!!!

Don't forget to head on over to the InStyle Stamps Blog and check out what the other ladies did for their inspriation as well as see posts from earlier this week with sneak peeks of our soon to be released images. There are some super cute ones so make sure to take a look!!!

Recipe:

Card Size: 5 x 6 1/2

Images: Harvest Veggies by InStyle Stamps, Hero Arts Holiday Cheer Messages sentiment

Paper: My Mind's Eye Tres Belle "Family Tree" Plaid and Floral, Brown & White Cardstock

Ink: Copic Markers, Pitch Black (Adirondack)

Accessories: Provo Craft Cuttlebug, Nestibilities, Gross Grain Ribbon

Thanks for stopping by today!! Have a great day!!

It's Color Challenge Day!!!

2010-07-10T12:00:00.000-07:00

Merry Christmas!!!

...in July!!! That's right, at the InStyle Stamps Blog the DT is celebrating the holidays all month long. Since today is the 2nd Satruday of July InStyle Stamps is having its monthly Color Challenge. To see the color inspiration, which is a gorgeous piece of wrapping paper, head on over to the blog.

As for my card, I was inspired by the greens and pinks in the inspirational swatch, so those were the colors I went with. I also decided to make my card Christmas-y and use the, soon to be released, image called Roddrick which will be available for purchase in the store by July 16th, right around the corner!!! He is such a cute lil guy!

Enjoy!!!

Isn't he just a cutie!!! I love the lights on his head.

Head on over to the ISS Blog and check out what the other ladies have done with the color inspiration, and check out the great new images in ISS's upcoming release!!

Recipe:

Card Size: 5 1/4 x 5 1/4

Images: Roddrick by InStyle Stamps, SU Short and Sweet

Paper: DCWV Holiday Stack, Green & White Cardstock

Ink: Copic Markers, Pitch Black (Adirondack)

Accessories: Buttons, Stickles, lace

Thanks for stopping by. Have a great day and enjoy your weekend!!!

It's Sketch Time again!!!

2010-07-02T12:00:00.000-07:00

Hey there,

It's that time again where InStyle Stamps has its monthly Sketch Challenge. All of July at the InStyle Stamp Blog is Holiday preview month . So for todays sketch I have a spooking cute and new Halloween image!! Everything you see this month will be available for purchase in the store by July 16th, so stay tuned!

Check it out!! Enjoy!!!

To see the sketch make sure to head on over to the InStyle Stamps blog and don't forget to check out the other DT's take on the sketch!! They did some amazing work!!!

We would LOVE for you to play along with us!! All you have to do is make a card with the ISS sketch -- you don't have to use an InStyle image but we would certainly like to see one if you can - and link it here no later than August 1st. A winner will be announced on August 2nd, and you'll receive digi images if you win!! Here's the neat part - if your name is drawn and you DID use an InStyle image, you'll win 4 digis from us. If you didn't, you'll win 2. So lets' see those InStyle images!

Recipe:
Card Size: 4 x 5 1/2
Images: Fence O'lanters by InStyle Stamps, A Muse Artstamps Happy Halloween Sentiment
Paper: K&Company Tim Coffey Halloween Designer Paper
Ink: Copic Markers, Pitch Black (Adirondack)

Thanks for stopping by!! Enjoy your 4th of July weekend!!!

InStyle Stamps June Blog Hop - Patriotic & Outdoors

2010-06-25T12:00:00.000-07:00

Hi there!!!,

Welcome to this months InStyle Stamps Blog Hop!! This months blog hop theme is Patriotic and Outdoors. If you've arrived here from Kerry's Blog then you are on the right track - continue on!! If you've accidentally stumbled here on your own, take a moment go to the InStyle Stamps Blog to start the hop off right. Trust me, you really don't want to miss any of the fabulous projects the design team has in store for you! Be sure to visit each stop on the hop and leave a comment so we'll know you stopped by.

For my card I went with the Partriotic them, since forth of July is right around the corner.

Take a look and Enjoy!!!

Thanks for hoping along with us today! You have reached the end of the hop so you will head over to the InStyle Stamps blog to leave a comment and vote for the designer who's project inspired you the most.

Recipe:
Card Size: 5 1/4 x 5 1/4
Stamps: Flag by InStyle Stamps
Paper: me&my BiG ideas Modern Milan DP, Red, White, & Blue Cardstock
Ink: Copic Markers
Accessories: Gross Grain Ribbon, Stickles

Thanks so much for stopping by!! Enjoy the rest of the hop and have a wonderful weekend!!!

InStyle Stamps OHDBCGA - Graduation

2010-06-18T10:01:00.000-07:00

Hi there,

My post is a little late, and I want to apologize for that. I kept telling myself I was going to do it during this time and that time just kept getting taken by all the meetings for the wedding that I had and with my new internship, so I finally managed to put it together last night and get a pic today and post it. So apologize for being late again.
This past Wednesday was Over the Hump Day so InStyle Stamps. This month the theme is Graduation, since it is that time of year. For my card I used Jessica, who is all dressed up in her gaduation gown and looking all cute!! I was inspired by a card that I saw at Pickled Paper Designs, Amy does some amazing work and is always inspiring me!!! Thanks Amy!!
Check it out, here is what I came up with!

Enjoy!!!

And don't forget - play along with us and leave us a link here - you'll be entered to win a great prize next month when we draw a winner! You don't have to use an image from In Style Stamps, but if you've got one we would certainly love to see it! Entries are open until July 13, 2010 at 11:59 PM PST. Have fun and thanks for playing along with us!

Recipe:
Card Size: 5 1/4 x 5 1/4
Images: Jessica by InStyle Stamps, Congratulations Sentiement by Savvy Stamps, Grad Scroll by A Muse Artstamps
Paper: Mixed Dots DP, DCWV Holiday Stack, Black, Purple, Craft, & White Cardstock
Ink: Copic Markers, Pitch Black (Adirondack)
Accessories: SU Scallop Border Punch, Gross Grain Ribbon, Buttons, Embroidery Floss, Corner Rounder Punch

Thanks for stopping by today! Have a great day!! I'm off to do some more dress shopping, I have yet to find the one I'm totally in love with!! Wish me luck!!

Big News!!!

2010-06-13T07:27:00.000-07:00

Hi there!!,

Are you all ready for my big announcement?!!!...hmm, I'm wondering if I should leave you guys in suspense! Maybe just show you my card and have you guys guessing for a lil while and then come back with the big news and some pictures. Then again I think my card is a real tip off to what my big announcement is!! Plus I think I have made you wait enough since yesterday made three weeks when my big news happend and I guess I left you all in suspense with yesterdays post...

Ok, ok here is my card. My little announcement is just perfect for this InStyle Stamps image, I've been meaning to do this but I got a little overwhelmed with planning things and what not. So for my card I used Chloe and her Prince, such a cute image and so appropriate for todays announcement!! Do you think you know what it is?!!!

Check Chloe and her Prince out!!!

Yup you probably guessed correctly, I'M ENGAGED!!!! It's so exciting!!!! Lets just say it was no surprise that it was coming soon, given the fact that Daniel and I have been together for a good year and a half and we totally knew we were made for each other, it was only time that he would pop the question. Lets just say Daniel's family and my family go way back and I have been in love with him as far as I can remember (a little story here) so it's only perfect that some how fate brought us together!!! When was always the question! I definitely didn't expect it to be the night of my graduation. My graduation ceremony started at 8:30am and then after my ceremony and lunch with family, Daniel and I headed out on a late trip to Petaluma, for a picnic of oyesters and just some celebration time. I honestly didn't expect anything we had gone to Petaluma several times. We purchased oyesters and headed out to Tamales Bay State Park (some pics from my birthday last year), we had an hour to picnic and enjoy our time before the park closed. While we were there, there was only one other person there so we had the park to ourselves. We enjoyed every moment, munching on delicious oyesters, french bread and strawberries. lol not quite a meal but a delicious picnic!!! So while we were there the whole time Daniel kept saying that we should get a pic while the sun was setting, I was in no hurry, I didn't think the sun was going to disappear so quickly. I set up my tripod and I used my remote to take our picture, as the picture was being taking, Daniel got on one knee and proposed to me. Lets just say I was in shock!!! Of course I said yes but you can totally see in the picture that I was in shock. Now for the picture, well since I waited to long for the sun to set the picture is rather dark and I need to do some serious editing to it, but I have other pics.

Here are two pics. The first is the view that we had and the second is my sample take of where we were going to be standing when we took our picture and he just happend to propose. We stood right infront of that bench which looked over the bay. Beautiful sight!!! It couldn't have been any perfecter!!!

This picture here was taken a week after our engagment. I was actually doing an engagment session with my brother and his now wife, and I had to get our first pic as being engaged!!

This pic is from last Saturday the 5th. We were at my brothers wedding so I we took the opportunity to take a pic while we were both dressed up!!

Alright so there is my big announcement...Oh and you ask if I have set the date?? Yes it's for May 28, 2011. Hehe, I'm on top of it, we have the chuch, and the reception booked, the band is almost booked and we have a meeting with our Photographer on Tuesday. As for my dress I'm still looking, I actually looked yesterday and I found one that I liked, I still have yet to find the one I love but I definitely had fun with yesterdays dress, it was Flamenco style, it was supper cute but maybe a lil over the top for a wedding, I don't know we will see what happens. Oh and you ask the colors...the card tells you all and if you know me you know that my favorite colors are purple and green and I'm thinking silver or champagne. So there it is, I think! If you have any question or maybe you have a tip to help me with my dark picture let me know ;-)!!

Recipe:
Card Size: 5 1/4 x 5 1/4
Image: Chloe and her Prince by InStyle Stamps, SU On Your Birthday
Paper: S.E.I Bridgeport Paper Slab, White & Green Cardstock
Ink: Copic Markers, Pitch Black (Adirondack)
Accessories: Provo Craft Cuttlebug, Nestibilities, Embossed Curve Ek Success Edger Punch, Gross Grain Ribbon, Buttons

Thanks for listening to me rant and rave about my excitement!!! Thanks for stopping by have a blessed Sunday!!!

InStyle Stamps Color Challenge

2010-06-12T12:00:00.000-07:00

Hello there!!,

I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying this beautiful June weather...well minus the nasty wind, it's gorgeous here!!! Sorry I haven't really been around, I have been meaning to explain but I want to be able to do that with a special post and card, which I havent had time to get to. As some of you may know from earlier posts I graduated on May 22 with a Bachelors Degree in Health Science and I have gradually been moving back home and thinking about future plans. My mind has been everywhere and I have so much to do that cards have been put on the back burner for a while, but I plan to get back on it, cause I have a ton of Thank You cards to make and a specail little card for my little announcement. Hopefully it will come soon, check back tomorrow it just might be here!!!

Alright so on to todays card!!! Todays card is an InStyle Stamps Color Challenge and Taylor has found this delicious photo of heirloom tomatoes to share with you, and give you some juicy color inspiration this month. Such pretty colors!!!

For my card I used the super cheery Tiffany!!! Lol I'm not a big fan of Cheerleader but this one is definitely a keeper!!! With a little inpiration from Michele Boyer from Paper Cuts I created this super cute card!! lol I guess that is my opinion but if I must say so myself, it's super cute ;-), lol!!

So here it is Enjoy!!!

You can't really see through the picture but the DP is covered in glitter and I added Stickles to her pom-poms for a little extra glitz...love bling, especially on a cheerleader

Recipe:
Card Size: 5 1/4 x 5 1/4
Images: Tiffany by InStyle Stamps, SU On Your Birthday
Paper: DCWV The Sorbet Stack, We R Memory Keepers Grandma's Kitchen Pen Pals patterned paper
Ink: Copic Markers, Pitch Black (Adirondack)
Accessories: Stickles, K&CoMPANY Adhesive Gems

I hope you enjoyed todays card!! Don't forget to head on over to the InStyle Stamps blog and check out what the other ladies have to share with you all. Also don't forget that InStyle Stamps is having a 25% off sale until the 20th of this month. Virginia listed a ton of new rubbah! Go and take a peek. PLEASE USE CODE ISS2010J2025 in the shopping cart. ENDS JUNE 20th, 2010.

Thanks for stopping by!!! Have a great day and don't forget to return tomorrow to see if I have posted my super exciting news!!!

ISS June Sketch Challenge #10

2010-06-02T12:00:00.000-07:00

Hey there,

It's sketch challenge time over at InStyle Stamps.
To be considered for this prize, you must use the sketch over at the ISS blog and link to your creative project via Mr. Linky, no later than July 1st, by 11:59 pm PST. The winner will be announced on July 2nd.

Be sure to visit the InStyle Stamps blog for a peek at what the other super talented ladies have come up with for this sketch!!

Recipe:
Card Size: 51/2 x 4
Stamps: Surfer Girl by Instyle Stamps, SU Whimsical Words
Ink: Copic Markers, Stazon Jet Black
Paper: Micheal's Paper Slab, White & Purple Cardstock
Accessories: Ribbon, SU Large Oval Punch, SU Scallop Oval Punch, EK Success Beach Border Punch

Thanks for stopping by, have a wonderful day!!!

ISS Jasmine

2010-05-31T23:00:00.000-07:00

Hey there,

I hope everyone had a great Memorial Day weekend! Nothing eventful happened for me, just hung out with family and friends. Today I want to share a card with you all, it was supposed to be up for Mother's Day but I never got to it, so it can be for next year or it can be a Congrats for a new mom. I used the super cute Jasmine image from InStyle Stamps and I pair it up with my favorite S.E.I. Paper and my two favorite colors, purple and green.

Check it out! Enjoy!!!

Recipe:
Card Size: 4 x 5 1/2
Images: Jasmine by InStyle Stamps
Paper: S.E.I Bridgeport Paper Slab, White, Green, & Purple Cardstock
Ink: Copic Markers
Accessories: Satin Ribbon, Pearls

Thanks for stopping by!! Take care and don't forget to come back on Wednesday to check out the InStyle Stamps Monthly Sketch Challenge!!

InStyle Stamps May Blog Hop - Father's Day Theme

2010-05-28T00:00:00.000-07:00

Hi there!!!,

Welcome to this months InStyle Stamps Blog Hop!! This months blog hop theme is Father's Day. If you've arrived here from Janelle's Blog then you are on the right track - continue on!! If you've accidentally stumbled here on your own, take a moment go to the InStyle Stamps Blog to start the hop off right. Trust me, you really don't want to miss any of the fabulous projects the design team has in store for you! Be sure to visit each stop on the hop and leave a comment so we'll know you stopped by.

Take a look and Enjoy!!!

Don't forget to pick your favorite project and vote for that DT member - once you go visit everyone's blog (leaving a comment at each stop, of course!), go to the InStyle Stamps blog and vote for the designer who's project inspired you the most. Then, in order to be entered into the drawing to win, leave us a comment on that post. And as a bonus, the Design Team Member who gets the most votes will also win a prize! Voting closes tomorrow night, Saturday, May 29th, at 11:59 PM PST.

Thanks for playing along with us today! Next you will head to Jodi's blog to see what she has in store for you!

Recipe:
Card Size: 6 1/2 x 5
Stamps:Milk Man & Milk Truck by InStyle Stamps
Paper: American Crafts Elegant Formal DP, Black, & White Cardstock
Ink: Copic Markers
Accessories: Gross Grain Ribbon, K&Company Adhesive Gems

Thanks so much for stopping by!! Enjoy the rest of the hop and have a wonderful day!!!

InStyle Stamps May Color Challenge

2010-05-22T07:21:00.000-07:00

Hey there,

Sorry for the short post but I'm at my graduation!! This is the InStyle stamps color challenge.

Edited to Add:

Sorry about my very short post, I started my card Friday evening and I had it all put together minus the coloring and then I went to my roomates graduation at 6pm and then we did dinner and I got home at 11pm and I knew I needed to finish my card but I also knew that I needed to get to bed to get up early enough for my graduation. I had to get up at 6:30am to get ready for my 8:30am graduation. I am the worst morning person ever, I don't get up for anything so going to bed was essential. I did do a little coloring and then this morning I finished coloring, took the picture (which I must appologize needs to be retaken) and I made this short post. Needless to say I was supposed to be at Arco Arena for graduation at 7:45am and I was a little late but no big deal, I still graduated!! So on to my post!

Today is the InStyle Stamps Saturday Color Challenge. Our inspiration for todays color challenge is this gorgeous photo:

I looked at this photo and immidiatly noticed the blues and oranges and then the 5-Petal flowers so I went with it.

Enjoy!!!

Be back later to finish my post.

Head on over to the InStyle Stamps blog to check out what the other DT members created using this weeks inspiration!!

Recipe:
Card Size: 5 1/4 x 5 1/4
Images: Pastry Girl from InStyle Stamps "A Day in the Life" Stamp Collection, SU Sweet Little Sentiments
Paper: My Mind's Eye Tres Belle "Baby" (Boy) Plaid/Light Bleu Papier, "Play" Floral/Apricot Papier & White Cardstock
Ink: Pitch Black (Adirondack), Copic Markers
Accessaries: Provo Craft Cuttlebug, Nestibilities, SU 5-Petal Flower, Punch, Prima Marketing Inc.Nursery Tales Collection Trio Pack Flowers

Thanks for stopping by today!! I hope you will join in and make a card or project using our inspirational picture!! Have a great week and I maybe back with some graduation pictures and some other big news!!!

ISS Flower with Bee

2010-05-19T10:02:00.000-07:00

Hello there,

Happy Wednesday to you all!!! It's a beautiful spring day here in Cali and I'm enjoying it by staying in the house and studying, not exactly what I want to be doing on this gorgeous day but I have one final on friday and then I graduate on Saturday, Hurray for me!!! So today I wanted to get some studying in and continue until my final.

As for todays post, I whipped some cards together since I knew I was going to be busy with school so today I want to share with you all one of those cards. So here is what I came up with using InStyle Stamps Flower with Bee, which is just perfect becasue as I look into the backyard where all the flowers are starting to bloom so beautifully, and I see bees hovering around them.

Enjoy!!!

I hope you enjoyed, now it's time to get some studying in. Don't forget to come back and visit on Satuday for InStyle Stamps monthly Color Challenge.

Recipe:
Card Size: 4 x 5 1/2
Stamps: Flower with Bee by InStyle Stamps & SU Curvy Verses
Paper: SU Patterns Pack III, & Yellow, Pink, White & Green Cardstock
Ink: Copic Markers
Accessories: ProvoCraft Cuttlebug, Nestabilities, Stickles, Gross Grain Ribbon

Thanks for stopping by!! Have a great day and I hope to see you all back soon!!

InStyle Stamps May OHDBCGA

2010-05-12T12:00:00.000-07:00

Happy Hump Day!!! I'm am so excited that today is Wednesday!! Today is officially my last day of instruction, yeah!!!! I'm not very excited for the big group presentation I have today but I'm still super excited that today is the last day. Then it's just one final and then graduation!! Wohu, I'm a college graduate!!!

Now on to today's Hump Day card, it's all about Father's. InStyle has some great Dad images to show off today, so make sure you take a look at all of them. All of the images used today will be available by Friday, May 14th if they are not already in the store.

The image I used today is Father and Kid from ISS's new A day in the Life stamp collection. I love this collection they are so realistic and just so cute and perfect. I love all the details used to make these images.

Check it out!!!!

This month's prize is 4 digital images from our April and May releases. You get to select any 4 images you like that will be available on the website for April and May. That even goes for the Chloe's that will be released on the 14th as well. Too cute!

You have almost a full month of to complete a project with a father's day theme. That is a long time, you could probably do a few projects *wink*. Simply link to your project by no later than 11:59 pm PST on June 15th via Mr. Linky. The winner will be announced on OHBDCGA, June 16th!

Come on and play with us. We can't wait to see your creativity!

Recipe:
Card Size: 5 1/4 x 5 1/4
Images: Father & Kid by InStyle Stamps
Paper: Fresh Anthropology Collection by Making Memories
Ink: Copic Markers
Accessories: Provo Craft Cuttlebug, Nestibilities, Gross Brain Ribbon, Brads, Stickles, Judi Kins Diamond Glaze

Thanks for stopping by today!! I hope you enjoyed my card!! Have a great day!!!

First Kiss Anniversary Card

2010-05-08T07:18:00.000-07:00

Hey there,

Yesterday my parents celebrated 33 years of being married. What an amazing accomplishment, if I must say!!! Now a days you don't see much of this, so this makes me very proud!!! I'm so glad to have two parents that love each other as mine do, and I have witnessed this for the past 22 years. They have been great role models and they have taught me everything I know about love and how to love someone else. I couldn't ask for two better parents!! Happy Anniversary!!!

Today I want to share with you the card that I made them. I used Sarah Kays image First Kiss, I thought it was just so cute, and I love this Cosmo Cricket paper and I thought it went very well with the image and it's nuatral.

Enjoy!!!

I hope you enjoyed todays card!!!

Recipe:
Card Size: 5 1/4 x 5 1/4
Stamps: First Kiss by Sarah Kay, SU Short & Sweet
Paper: Cosmo Cricket, Black & White Cardstock
Ink: Pitch Black (Adirondack), Copic Markers
Accessories: SU Small Oval Punch, SU Large Oval Punch, Graham Ribbon

Thanks for stopping by today, have a great day and for all you Moms out there, enjoy your mothers day!!!

InStyle Stamps Monthly Sketch Challenge #9

2010-05-07T12:00:00.000-07:00

Hey there,

It's sketch challenge time over at InStyle Stamps and the DT will be previewing ISS's new release for this month. I'm so excited about the new release, Chloe is the cutest little thing I've seen in a while.

The prize for this month is 4 rubber stamps from ISS's exclusive store images! They are super duper cute. You won't be disappointed.

To be considered for this prize, you must use the sketch over at the ISS blog and link to your creative project via Mr. Linky, no later than June 1st, by 11:59 pm PST. The winner will be announced on June 2nd.

So here she is, Ms. Chloe in action!!!

Be sure to visit the InStyle Stamps blog for a peek at what the other super talented ladies have come up with for this sketch!!

Recipe:
Card Size: 4 x 5 1/2
Stamps: Cupcake Chloe by Instyle Stamps
Paper: Rhonna Farrer Paper Pad Enchanted DP, Black & White Cardstock
Ink: Copic Markers
Accessories: Provo Craft Cuttlebug, Nestibilities, Graham Ribbon, Pearls, & Stickles

Thanks for stopping by, have a wonderful Mother's Day Weekend!!!!

InStyle Stamps April Blog Hop - Mother's Day

2010-04-30T12:00:00.000-07:00

Hi there!!!,

Welcome to this months InStyle Stamps Blog Hop!! This months blog hop theme is Mother's Day. If you've arrived here from Genevieve blog then you are on the right track - continue on!! If you've accidentally stumbled here on your own, take a moment go to the InStyle Stamps Blog to start the hop off right. Trust me, you really don't want to miss any of the fabulous projects the design team has in store for you! Be sure to visit each stop on the hop and leave a comment so we'll know you stopped by.

Take a look and Enjoy!!!

Don't forget to pick your favorite project and vote for that DT member - once you go visit everyone's blog (leaving a comment at each stop, of course!), go to the InStyle Stamps blog and vote for the designer who's project inspired you the most. Then, in order to be entered into the drawing to win those Spica Glitter Pens, leave us a comment on that post. And as a bonus, the Design Team Member who gets the most votes will also win a prize! Voting closes tomorrow night, Saturday, May 1st, at 11:59 PM PST.

Thanks for playing along with us today! Next you will head to Angelique's blog to see what she has in store for you!

Recipe:
Card Size: 5 1/4 x 5 1/4
Stamps: Vickie by InStyle Stamps, SU Well Scripted Sentiment
Paper: S.E.I Bridgeport Paper Slab, White & Purple Cardstock
Ink: Copic Markers
Accessories: Sheer Ribbon, Pearls, SU Scallop Trim Border Punch

Thanks so much for stopping by!! Enjoy the rest of the hop and have a wonderful day!!!

A lil Spring Cleaning

2010-04-24T09:01:00.000-07:00

Hi there,

It's a beautiful Saturday here in Cali and my card seems to reflect what I have been doing these past days. Cleaning, that's right I have been cleaning and gardening and everything that has to do with spring. Although tedious, it's always nice to get it done. After cleaning the house yesterday, I managed to get some gardening in, it was a lot of fun, I love gardening but I think I may have pushed myself a little to much as I went to bed exhausted and I have two large blister on my hands from shoveling. No pain no gain, right?, at least the garden is beautiful and the little weeds that were beginning to pop up are all gone.

Anyway's on to todays card. As I said it reflects what I have been doing. I used the InStyle Stamps image Darla who is doing a little bit of dusting.

Enjoy!!!

I hope you have enjoyed my card today, now it's time for me to get out there and enjoy the weather, maybe wash my car and do a little more cleaning and gardening.

Recipe:

Card Size: 4 x 5 1/2

Image: Darla by InStyle Stamps

Paper: SU Welcome Neighbor Designer Series Paper Pad, Turquoise & Orange Cardstock

Ink: Copic Markers

Accessories: K&Company Adhesive Gems, Sheer Ribbon, & a Button

Thanks for stopping by today!!! Have a great weekend!!! Take Care!!!

Baptism

2010-04-20T19:57:00.000-07:00

Hey there,

This weekend I attended my boyfriend's nephew's baptism so I needed to make a baptism card so I grabbed the only cross stamp that I had and I created something quick and simple and then I found a cute little prayer for the inside of the card.

Enjoy!!!

I hope you enjoyed. I wanted to share some pictures of the little on on his baptism day but for some reason my internet is being wacky so I will have to share later. So stay tuned for some cute pictures!!

Recipe:
Card Size: 5 1/4 x 5 1/4
Stamps: Verve Miracles Blossom
Paper: Nana's Nursery Baby BoyStack (DCWV), White & Blue Cardstock
Ink: ColorBox ChalkPrussian Blue
Accessories: ProvoCraft Cuttlebug, Nestibilities, SU Scallop Trim Border Punch, Sheer Ribbon

Thanks for stopping by, have a great evening!!

A girl can never have too many shoes!!!

2010-04-19T07:31:00.000-07:00

Hey there,

It is so so true, a girl can never have to many shoes and I am so one of those girls who loves shoes, can't get enough of them!! I'm always buying new shoes, just recently I got this pair of Guess Heels, aren't they to die for?? I just love them, I was eying them at Macy's for the longest time and then they disappeared so I asked an employee and she told me they had three left and she just so happened to have my size. How excited was I!!! They were 30% off and then I had an extra 20% so I got a super good deal. Oh and about two weekends ago I wore them to a wedding with a blue dress and I kept getting comments left and right about my shoes, lol it was great, but it's to bad that I don't have a picture to share with you cause my boyfriend was not in a picture taking mood, but maybe someday soon I will get dressed up again and make sure to where my shoes and then I will show ya all

Alright so on to today's card, which also has some super cute shoes on it!!! This card uses Heels, a new image from InStyles Stamps that should be available soon since the redesign is all done. So if you love these heels as much as I just stay on the look out so that you can add them to your shoe collects, cause we all know we can never have too many!!! lol

Enjoy!!!

Recipe:
Card Size: 6 x 3 1/2
Stamps: Heels by InStyle Stamps, Sassy Shoes by Paper Pretties (Sentiment)
Paper: DP ??, Black & White Cardstock
Ink: Copic Markers, Pitch Black (Adirondack)
Accessories: Provo Craft Cuttlebug, Nestibilities, Corner Rounder Punch, Rhinestones, Ribbon

I hope you all enjoyed my card today!! Thanks for stopping by, Take Care!!!

InStyle Stamps OHDBCGA

2010-04-14T12:00:00.000-07:00

Happy Over-the-Hump-Day!! Have you checked out the new redesign over at InStyle Stamps, both the website and the blog are redesigned, doesn't it look fabulous??

So with ISS's new look, we want to offer not only our regular OHDBCGA prize (which will be announced shortly), but also a redesign blog candy!!! Woo hoo! Don't you just love blog candy?

And if that is not enough, come back tomorrow where ISS will be having another give-away for Mother's Day. :)

And now my project for this month. This month's theme is Mother's Day. With Mom's Day right around the corner, we thought we'd give you a little head start on some card/project ideas for that special day. Here is mine:

Enjoy!!!

Now head on over to the ISS blog and check out what the other ladies have in store for ya.

Recipe:

Card Size: 5 1/4 x 5 1/4

Stamps: Jane by InStyle Stamps, SU Curvy Verses

Paper: SU Welcome Neighbor Designer Series Paper Pad, Brown & White cardstock

Ink: Copic Markers, Pitch Black (Adirondack)

Accessories: Buttons, Embroidery Floss, Silver Rhinestone Stickers

Thanks for stopping by today!! Have a great day!!

ISS Color Challenge

2010-04-10T12:00:00.000-07:00

Hello there,

Happy Saturday to you all!! Today is the InStyle Stamps Club Anime Saturday Color Challenge. Our inspiration for todays color challenge is this:

InStyle Stamps sponsored yesterdays challenge at Fussy and Fancy Friday Challenges so I combined this weeks Color Challenge with Fussy and Fancy's Sketch Challenge.

Enjoy!!!

Head on over to the InStyle Stamps blog to check out what the other DT members created using this weeks inspiration!!

Recipe:

Card Size: 5 1/4 x 5 1/4

Stamps: Ingrid by InStyle Stamps

Paper: We R Memory Keepers Grandma's Kitchen Flower Frenzy & Pen Pals DP

Ink: Copic Markers

Accessories: ProvoCraft Cuttlebug, Nestibilities, Gross Grain Ribbon, Stampin' Up! Scallop Edge Punch, Stampin' Up! Corduroy Buttons, Brads

Technique: Paper Piecing

Thanks for stopping by today!! I hope you will join in and make a card or project using our color inspiration!! Have a great week!!

InStyle Stamps Monthly Sketch Challenge

2010-04-05T19:30:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,

I hope you all enjoyed you Easter Sunday!!! I had a wonderful time hanging out with family and friends, mostly hanging out inside because the weather was nasty and rainy but it was still a great Easter despite the weather!!

I promised you all I would be back today with my InStyle Stamps Sketch Challenge card, so here I am to share it with you. As I said in last Saturdays post I made the wrong card and left town for the weekend so I was unable to make the correct card. I would have had the card done earlier but today I came down with a nasty cold and I have been dragging my feet all day, I didn't even go to my night class, EKK, I never miss school, not even for a nasty cold. I didn't want to share my germs with my group, even though we had a project to work on today, I felt bad but I don't want them getting sick too.

Alright so on to my card if you need to check out the sketch for this challenge go to this post otherwise here is my card.

Enjoy!!

Recipe:
Card Size: 5 x 6 1/2
Stamps: Melanie by InStyle Stamps, Stampendous Relax Sentiment
Paper: S.E.I Bridgeport Paper Slab, White, Green, & Purple Cardstock
Ink: Copic Markers, Pitch Black (Adirondack)
Accessories: Lilac Shimmerz, Rhinestone stickers, 3-D Zots, Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch, EK Success Rock Fern Medium Punch, Corner Rounder Punch

I hope you enjoyed!!! Thanks for stopping by, have a great evening!!!

InStyle Stamps Monthly Sketch Challenge

2010-04-02T00:00:00.000-07:00

Hi there,

I can't believe it is already April, this year has gone by so fast, next month I will be graduating, it's all so surreal!

This week I've been on spring break so I went home for break and before I left I hurried to make my card cause I knew I wouldn't be taking my supplies with me. Little did I know I was working on next weeks Color challenge instead of today's Sketch challenge. So for today I just want to share with you today's Sketch Challenge, sketch:

and then I want to direct you to the InStyle Stamps Blog so that you can see what the other DT members have in store for you. I plan to post my card ASAP, I should be back home on Monday and I will try my best to get my card done between classes, so come back next week to take a peak at my card.

Sorry for my mistake! Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!!

ISS Easter Window

2010-03-31T08:16:00.000-07:00

Hi,

I hope you are all doing well. Today I want to share with you all a quick Easter card. I used an InStyle Stamps image called Window. I think it's just the cuttiest lil easter image, I love the eggs in the window and if you look close enough you'll see and Easter bunny in the background, I hadn't even noticed this until I had the image ready to color. Isn't it just darling?!!!

Check it out & Enjoy!!!

Recipe:

Card Size: 5 x 6 1/2

Stamps: Window by InStyle Stamps, Memory Box Happy Easter Sentiment

Paper: DCWV The Sorbet Stack

Ink: Copic Markers

Accessories: Provo Craft Cuttlebug, Nestibilities, Stickles, Paper Piercer, Gross Grain Ribbon, Brads

I hope you enjoyed what I had to share today! Have a great day and thanks for stopping by!!

Baby Daniel's 1st Birthday Card

2010-03-27T19:02:00.000-07:00

Hi there,

I hope you are all enjoying this beautiful weekend. The weather is just perfect here in California!! I love this spring weather, it's just perfect, not too cold and not too hot! Today I want to share with you all a Birthday card that I made for my cousin's 1 year old son. Today was his birthday party so I created a little card to go with his gift. I just love Mo Manning's images and I especially love her first Birthday serious, they are just perfect for the occasion.

As a side note, I added Diamond Glaze to the balloons to give them a 3-D affect and make them look like real balloons.

Enjoy!!!

I hope you enjoyed my card, now here are some pictures from today celebration!

A picture of the main table with the cake and the Birthday boys super cute photo!

Family picture of my cousin, her husband, and Baby Daniel. Isn't he a cutie?!!!

It's cake time and Baby Daniel was not shy at all, he dug right into it and even managed to get his feet in the cake, lol!!

And then daddy helped him stand up in the cake, lol

And here are Baby Daniel's lil feet before getting washed, I had to get his little feetsies all caked up, I thought it was too cute!!

Recipe:

Card Size: 6 1/2 x 5

Stamps: 1st Birthday by Mo's Digital Pencil

Paper: Vroom, Vroom DP by Frances Meyer, Inc., Green, Orange, & Navy Blue Cardstock

Ink: Copic Markers

Accessories: Martha Stewart Zigzag border punch, Gross Grain Ribbon, 3-D Zots, Judi Kins Diamond Glaze, Stickles

Thanks for stopping by today, Enjoy the rest of your weekend!!!

InStyle Stamps March Blog Hop - Easter

2010-03-26T12:00:00.000-07:00

Hi there!!!,

Welcome to this months InStyle Stamps Blog Hop!! This months blog hop theme is Easter. If you've arrived here from Cyndi's blog then you are on the right track - continue on!! If you've accidentally stumbled here on your own, take a moment go to the InStyle Stamps Blog to start the hop off right. Trust me, you really don't want to miss any of the fabulous projects the design team has in store for you! Be sure to visit each stop on the hop and leave a comment so we'll know you stopped by.

For this hops card I used the image Happy Easter and I thought it would be fun to make a matching Easter basket and fill it with Cadberry Cream Eggs. Yummm I love Cadberry Cream Eggs, they are my favorite!!!

Take a look and Enjoy!!!

This month's prize is......Nesties! That's right - you could win a Labels 10 set of Spellbinders Nestablitities just for playing along!. To enter, finish hopping through the design team’s blogs, (leaving a comment at each stop, of course!) and then go to the InStyle Stamps blog and vote for the designer who's project inspired you the most. (You're going to vote for me, right? LOL!) Then, in order to be entered into the drawing to win the prize, leave us a comment on that post. And as a bonus, the Design Team Member who gets the most votes will also win something from Spellbinders too!

Thanks for playing along with us today! Next you will head to Angela's blog to see what she has in store for you!

Recipe:
Card Size: 6 1/2 x 5
Stamps: Happy Easter by InStyle Stamps, Memory Box Happy Easter Sentiment
Paper: DCWV The Sorbet Stack
Ink: Copic Markers
Accessories: Provo Craft Cuttlebug, Nestibilities, EK Success Edger Border Punch Dotted Wave, Brads, Paper Piercer, Stickles

Thanks so much for stopping by!! Have a great day and good luck!!!

ISS Wedding Week Day 5 - Lee and Miela

2010-03-19T12:00:00.000-07:00

Happy Friday!!!

Hurray for the weekend!!! Today is Day 5 of Wedding Week over at the InStyle Stamps Blog. Today we are introducing Lee and Meila, the bride and groom couple. They are so cute!! I had a blast playing with them. They will be available for sale in the store as soon as the redesign is complete.

I'm not sure if it's my computer screen or what but these pictures look a lot better on my camera screen, hopefully they look good on your end. Never the less, Meila's bouquet and veil is embellished with Lavender Flower Soft, I wanted to add some dimension to her bouquet and veil, and I thought Flower Soft would be the perfect touch. I also colored her dress in with Butter Cream Shimmerz.

Enjoy!!!

I hope you guys enjoyed my card. Now I am off to get things ready for the real wedding that I will be attending tomorrow. Maybe I will have some pictures to share with you. I know for sure I will have pictures of my boyfriends almost 2 year old nephew who is in the wedding, but I'm not sure what else I will get.

Recipe:
Card Size: 5 3/4 x 5 3/4
Stamps: Lee and Miela by InStyle Stamps, SU Congrats Sentiment
Paper: Deja Views Wedding Paisley Buff, True Love, & White Scrolls DP, Beige Cardstock
Ink: Pitch Black (Adirondack), Copic Markers
Accessories: Provo Craft Cuttlebug, Nestibilities, Corner Rounder Punch, Butter Cream Simmers, Lavender Flower Soft, Sheer Ribbon, Gross Grain Ribbon, Pearl Brads

Thanks for stopping by today. Have a great weekend
and Take Care!!!

Free Scraps!!!

2010-03-18T08:43:00.000-07:00

CLOSED: Rhonda Miller is my Free Scraps Winner Congrats!!!

Hi there,

Anyone interested in a lot of scrap paper. It needs a new home were it will be used. My lil basket here is over flowing and I never use it. There are all sorts of colors, brands, and sizes and there might even be some DP in there. If anyone is intersted leave me a comment with your email address and I'll email you for more details. First person to comment gets my scraps.

This offer is only for those living in the US.

Thanks hopefully my scaps will be going to a better home!

Take Care!!

ISS Wedding Week Day 3 - Couture Cake

2010-03-17T12:00:00.000-07:00

Hi,

I love wedding they are my favorite events, I love getting dressed up and going to a big event and seeing people who I haven't seen in a long time. This year I have some 10 wedding's to go to, isn't that crazy, almost one for each month?!! I have one this weekend and I am so excited about it!! I also love wedding because I love creating invitations for them. I started creating when my brother asked me to create some samples for him since he is getting married in June. Click on the My Sample Invitation tab bar at the top of my blog.

So are you wondering why I bring this up?!!!

It's day three of wedding week over at InStyle Stamps!!Today's image is a Couture Cake. It will be available for sale in the store as soon as the redesign is complete.

Check it out & Enjoy!!

If you haven't been over to the ISS blog for the first two days of Wedding Week you should go check out the interview with Trish and the amazing invitations she makes, you should definitely go check them out! While you are there, take a look at the details for this week's contest - all you have to do is share a wedding photo and you'll be entered to win an amazing prize!! Also head over to the ISS blog to get a free digi image and check out what the other DT members have created using Couture Cake.

Recipe

Card Size: 6 1/2 x 5

Stamps: Couture Cake by InStyle Stamps

Paper: Chatter Box Light Sky Floral DP, White & Brown Cardstock, Stardream Metallic Cardstock

Ink: Copic Markers

Accessories: Provo Craft Cuttlebug, Nestibilities, Martha Stewart Arch Lattice Edge Punch, Spica Glitter Pen

Thanks for stopping by today! Have a great day
& Take care!!!

InStyle Stamps OTHBCGA

2010-03-17T10:00:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone

I want to welcome you to an InStyle Stamps Over The Hump Blog Candy Give-A-way. This month's theme is Green & Yellow! Today I used one of ISS's new images, she is called Shanda and since it is St. Patrick's Day, I put Shanda in a green dress so that she can't get pinched! :)

Here is what I created!! Enjoy!!!

This month's prize is a set of all the digital images ISS is releasing this month. There are over 25. They will all be available after the redesign is complete. So all you have to do to be entered is create a project using yellow and green and post a link to it in Mr. Linky by no later than 11:59 pm PST on April 13th.

You have a whole month to participate. 25 free digital images is a great prize. And there is a variety of styles from our great anime images, to even our cute kitty with anime eyes.

Can't wait to see what you come up with! Come back at 12:00 pm for Wedding Week Day Three! Good Luck!!

Recipe:

Card Size: 6 1/2 x 5

Stamps: Shanda by InStyle Stamps

Paper: me&myBiG ideas Fashion District Paper Pad

Ink: Copic Markers

Accessories: Martha Stewart Cornice Edge Punch, SU Brown Corduroy Brads

Technique: Paper Piecing

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day and Take Care!!!

Ready to mail!!

2010-03-14T12:43:00.000-07:00

Happy Sunday to you all!!
Here in Cali it is definitely a sun filled day. It's gorgeous here. Anyways I wanted to share with you all the invitations that I created. My friend chose these for her friends shower and she asked me to make 28. So here they are ready just to be labeled and mailed out.

Enjoy!!!

Recipe:

Invitation Size: 5 1/4 x 5 1/4
Paper: Stardream Metallic Azalea, Fairway, & Citrine
Stamp: Corner Floral by B Line Designs
Ink: ColorBox Fluid Chalk Rouge Inkpad
Accessories: Rhinestones

Thanks for stopping by today!!! Have a great day!!!

InStyle Stamps Hula Days

2010-03-13T12:00:00.001-08:00

So all next week, ISS will have a Happy Hula Day's week. Each day will feature a tid-bit of the islands as well as a few favorite design team projects featuring our old and NEW digital stamps we are releasing. Great prizes to win starting now: *Free Leila for those that follow ISS and put the hula days button on their sidebar

*6 lucky participants will receive all 6 digital images just for leaving a daily comment on ISS blog

*Photo drawing for a prize valued at over $150.00!!!

Check out more details at this post. Gook Luck!!!

ISS Club Anime Color Challenge

2010-03-13T12:00:00.000-08:00

Hello there,

Happy Saturday to you all!! Today is the InStyle Stamps Club Anime Saturday Color Challenge. Our insperation for todays color challenge is this:

Isn't it beautiful!! I love the beading and the hint of purple!!

So here is what I came up with. I thought to go clean and simple, and I was inspired by Mercy Kerin's Farm Fresh Friday Card. She always has such great ideas and she is so inspirational. Thanks Mercy for the awesome layout and inspriatoin!!!

Enjoy!!!

Head on over to the Club Anime blog to check out what the other DT members created using this weeks inspiration and don't forget to check out the InStyle Stamps blog for this past weeks Hula Week sneak peeks and come back on Monday and we will have more sneak peaks for Wedding Week!! InStyle Stamps has a lot of cute new images is store so make sure to check them out, you won't be let down, I promise!!!

Recipe:

Card Size: 5 1/2 x 4
Stamps: Laney by InStyle Stamps
Paper: S.E.I Bridgeport Paper Slab, Kraft, Whte, & Purple Cardstock
Ink: Copic Markers
Accessories: Provo Craft Cuttlebug, Nestabilites, Paper Peircer

Thanks for stopping by today!! I hope you will join in and make a card or project using our color inspiration!! Have a great week and see you on Wednesday when I will share my sneak peek for Wedding Week!!

Bridal Shower Invitations

2010-03-11T07:52:00.000-08:00

Hello there,

So here is the last invitation sample that I put together for my friend. This time I, again, used the damask stamp but I stamped it on the sides instead of the corners. I thought I would try something different but it wasn't one of my favorites out of the the three invitations that I made.

What do you think? If you had to chose which one out of the three would you choose??

To make each invitation, which includes the Invitation and the RSVP, pictured above, and an envelope it again costs approximately $2.50. I think going with home made invitations is such a great deal? Some of those creators out there just rip you off, so do them at home, it really isn't that bad!!

Recipe:
Invitation Size: 5 1/4 x 5 1/4
Paper: Stardream Metallic Azalea, Fairway, & Citrine
Stamp: Damask by Impress Rubber Stamps
Ink: ColorBox Fluid Chalk Rouge Inkpad
Accessories: Rhinestones

Thanks for stopping by!! Enjoy your day!!!

Bridal Shower Invitations

2010-03-10T07:46:00.000-08:00

Hi there,

I told you all I would be back with more sample invitations so here it is. This was the second invitation that I put together. This time I used a damask and I stamped them on the corners.

Enjoy!!!

To make each invitation, which includes the Invitation and the RSVP, pictured above, and an envelope it costs approximately $2.50. Again, not bad, huh?!!!

Thanks for stopping by!! Have a great day!!!

Bridal Shower Invitations

2010-03-09T08:23:00.000-08:00

Hi there,

I hope you are all doing well!! Today I want to share with you all a few sample bridal shower invitations that I have been putting together for a good friend. She asked me to create some for her friends shower in May. She left it all to me, she did give me an invitation sample that she liked and I kind of went from there. She also wanted the colors pink and green which I believe are also the wedding colors.

Here is the first sample that I put together and in the next two days I will post the next two that I created as samples for her.

Enjoy!!!

To make each invitation, which includes the Invitation and the RSVP, pictured above, and an envelope it costs approximately $2.50. Not bad, huh?!!!

Recipe:
Invitation Size: 5 1/4 x 5 1/4
Paper: Stardream Metallic Azalea, Fairway, & Citrine
Stamp: Corner Floral by B Line Designs
Ink: ColorBox Fluid Chalk Rouge Inkpad
Accessories: Rhinestones

Thanks for stopping by today!! Have a great day!!!

ISS Club Anime Sketch #7

2010-03-02T12:00:00.000-08:00

Hello there,

I hope the weather where you are is better than what I am looking at outside my window. The rain is just coming down out there none stop...have I told you I don't like rain, lol, I'm sure I have but if you didn't know that about me, now you do ;-). I'm a summer girl, I love the sunshine and being able to wear bright colors and wear shorts and tank tops, I'm a total summer girl oh and I love the beach, love love love the beach!!

So on to today's Club Anime Sketch #7, here is today's sketch
Oh and speaking of me loving summer and bright colors, I figured I would use some bright colors on my card to spruce up my day since the weather is yucky. So here is my take on CAS#7.

Enjoy!!!!

This month's prize is a cd full of InStyle Stamps non-anime images. That is over 100 images. :)

Check out the CAS 7 post for more details.

All you have to do is create a project following the sketch and post a link to your project via Mr. Linky on the Club Anime Blog by 11:59 pm PST on April 1st. The winner will be announced on April 2nd.

You have 1 full month to complete it. Good luck!

I hope you enjoyed my take on CAS 7, now head on over the the Club Anime Blog to see what the other DT members have created!!

Recipe:
Card Size: 5 1/4 x 5 1/4
Stamps: Tricia and Renee by InStyle Stamps
Paper: me&myBiG ideas Fashion District Paper Pad
Ink: Scarlet Color Box Classic Pigment Ink, Copic Markers
Accessories: Provo Craft Cuttlebug, Nestabilites, Gross Grain Ribbon, Stickles, Rhinestones

Thanks for stopping by!!! Have a great day!!!

InStyle Stamps February Blog Hop - Spring Flowers/St. Patricks

2010-02-26T12:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there!!!,

Welcome to this months InStyle Stamps Blog Hop!! This months blog hop theme is Spring Flowers/St. Patricks. If you've arrived here from Margie's blog then you are on the right track - continue on!! If you've accidentally stumbled here on your own, take a moment go to the InStyle Stamps Blog to start the hop off right. Trust me, you really don't want to miss any of the fabulous projects the design team has in store for you! Be sure to visit each stop on the hop and leave a comment so we'll know you stopped by.

For this hop I played with the super cute Ginger. I love this little image, it is so appropriate for this spring flower themed hop!! I decided to go very colorful and chose very bright colors, so I used my new DCWV The Sorbet Stack that I picked up at Michael's on clearance. Got to love the clearance section!!! Now on to Ginger who is planting flowers which I can't wait for spring so that I can start digging in the dirt myself!! As for now we shall all live vicariously through Ginger, at least until spring comes!!!

Here is my card!! Enjoy!!!

We will be giving away a Grand Prize to one lucky Blog Hop participant and also have a prize for one lucky design team member. To enter, finish hopping through the design team’s blogs, (leaving a comment at each stop, of course!) and then go to the InStyle Stamps blog and vote for the designer who's project inspired you the most. (You're going to vote for me, right? LOL!) Then, in order to be entered into the drawing to win the grand prize, leave us a comment on that post.

Thanks for playing along with us today! Next you will head to Paili's blog to see what she has in store for you!

Recipe:

Card Size: 5 1/2 x 4

Stamps: Ginger by InStyle Stamps, Verve Floral Symphony

Paper: DCWV The Sorbet Stack

Ink: Copic Markers

Accessories: Marvy Uchid Flower Punches, Pearls, Martha Stewart Arch Lattice Edge Punch, Corner Rounder Punch

Thanks so much for stopping by!! Have a great day and good luck!!!

ISS Marissa

2010-02-24T07:22:00.000-08:00

Hello there,

Just a quick card to share with you today. I know the weather outside is not flower pickin' weather, it's raining here so it's definitely not, but this past weekend was and my boyfriend did pick me a rose so in honor of Spring coming and picking flower time being around the corner here is a little cards.

Cheers!!! Enjoy!!!

Don't forget to come back on Friday for the monthly InStyle Stamps Blog Hop!!!

Recipe:

Card Size: 5 1/4 x 5 1/4

Stamps: Marissa by InStyle Stamps, SU Sweet Little Sentiments

Paper: DCWV The Sorbet Stack

Ink: Copic Markers

Accessories: Provo Craft Cuttlebug, Nestibilities, Gross Grain Ribbon, Felt Ribbon, Buttons, Embroidery Floss, Shimmerz Sky Blue

Thanks for stopping by today!! Have a great day and I'll see you on Friday!!

ISS Potted Plant

2010-02-22T15:43:00.000-08:00

Hi there,

Just a quick card today, the weather outside is way to nice to be cooped up inside!! I don't have any sympathy cards so I decided it was time to make one, not that I want to have to use it but sometimes you just never know.

Enjoy!!!

Recipe:

Card Size: 4 x 5 1/2

Stamps: Potted Plant by InStyle Stamps

Paper: S.E.I Bridgeport Paper Slab, Kraft, White & Pink Cardstock

Ink: Copic Markers

Accessories: Martha Stewart Mini Hearts Edge Punch, Gross Grain Ribbon, Button, Embroidery Floss, & Pearls

Thanks for stopping by, have a great day!!!

ISS Sunflowers

2010-02-20T08:10:00.000-08:00

Hi there!,

I hope you are all doing well. This Saturday, here in beautiful Cali, is gorgeous!! The sun is out and shinning brightly and my boyfriend is outside doing some gardening, since the weather is so perfect. I figured today was a great day to share this card since the weather is just perfect for flowers. Speaking of flowers my boyfriend is such a sweet heart he brought me the only rose on the rose bush, too cute, huh?!! So thoughtful!!!

Well on to todays card. I used InStyle Stamps Sunflower and made a very spring like card. I can't wait for spring to come, then it will be closer to summer!! I love summer!!!!

Enjoy!!!!

Recipe:

Card Size: 5 x 6 1/2

Stamps: Sunflower by InStyle Stamps

Paper: DCWV The Sorbet Stack

Ink: Copic Markers

Accessories: Provo Craft Cuttlebug, Nestibilities, Martha Stewart Floral Edge Border Punch, Felt Ribbon

Thanks for stopping by, now go enjoy this beautiful Saturday!!! Do it for me cause I'll be sitting at this computer working on school work. The sunshine is my insentive to hurry up and get done. Have a great day!!!

ISS Erica Sneak Peek

2010-02-17T12:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there,

Sorry I haven't been around in forever, but life has been a little hectic around here and school has taken it's toll on me so I probably won't be around as often as I would like to but I will try my best to have cards to share with you all.

I hope you all had a great Valentine's Day and President's Day. I know I had a blast!!! My boyfriend and I headed down to San Luis Obispo for the weekend. We went down Thursday night and Friday morning he had to do some nutrition work at the Cal Poly dairy so I did some shopping in the downtown area and then after that we headed down to Oceano to the dunes to have a weekend full of riding quads. The weather was perfect and we had a blast riding the dunes with our friends!! I couldn't have asked for a better weekend!!

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So on to today's topic!!! I want to introduce you to the latest edition to the InStyle Stamps family, this is Erica and she will be released this Friday!! Isn't she a cutie, there are a few other images of her that are being released too!! Make sure to visit Instyle Stamps Blog to take a peek at all the new Releases. Day 1 of sneak peeks, which is today, will be the ISS retro and whimsy images and Day 2, tomorrow, will feature the ISS anime images. All the new releases will be available for purchase in ISS store this Friday, Feb19th. I'm so excited, I can't wait until you all get to see what cute things we have in store for you all!!!

Also don't forget that Virginia has a fabulous free digi giveaway for you all so head on over to this post to get your free digi. All you have to do is post about the ISS free digi giveaway on your blog and submit your link and whether you'd like Miko or Lina via this post and Virginia will be sending your image within 24 hours. Everyone is invited to do this. You will have until Sunday, February 21st by 11:59 pm PST.

Alright so here is Erica!!! Enjoy!!!

Don't forget to head on over to the InStyle Stamps Blog to check out more of today's sneak peaks and also don't forget that tomorrow is day 2 of sneak peek day, so head on over there to see what they have in store. I promise you will love it!!!

Recipe:

Card Size: 5 1/4 x 5 1/4

Stamps: Erica by InStyle Stamps

Paper: DCWV The Sorbet Stack

Ink: Copic Markers

Accessories: Provo Craft Cuttlebug, Nestibilities, Marvy Uchid Flower Punches, Ribbon, Stickles,

& Rhinestones

Thanks for stopping by, have a great day!!!

Thank You RAK

2010-02-13T09:42:00.000-08:00

Hi there,

Sadly I don't have a something made to share with you but I did get some goodies in the mail recently. I wanted to share a little RAK that I received from Mindy from Stampin Mindy after winning her blog candy!! Thanks Mindy!!!

Thanks for stopping by today! Have a great day!!!

Dorothy Masculine Birthday

2010-02-09T11:08:00.000-08:00

Hi there,

So I totally meant to have this card up earlier...like Sunday, but life got a little busy and today I am posting it. I hope you are all doing well, and that the weather is treating you well. Here in Sacramento it's sprinkling outside, I guess I can't complain, it could be worst, but I don't really like this weather, lol it messes my hair up, ;-/.

As I believe I stated on my previous post using Dorothy, I was attempting to make my boyfriend a birthday card and I really wanted to use her. So on Thursday before leaving to go visit him I hurriedly put this card together, and I think it came out just the way I wanted!! I had gone to the local scrapbook store the evening before and bought this great paper, works for either but I thought it was rather masculine and perfect for the occasion.

My boyfriend turned 26 on Sunday, hehe, don't tell him I told you but he wans't to happy about turning the big two, six, he says he is old and I am just a baby lol, I'm 22, which is not very young but I don't think he is used to dating someone who is younger than him, even if it's only 3 years, 5 months, and 20 days, no biggy right, but it scares him lol. I actually like the fact that he is older because he is more mature and he has his ducks in a row and he agrees with me on that. Alright so here is the card I made for him!

Enjoy!!!

I hope you enjoyed today's card!!!

Recipe:

Card Size: 5 1/4 x 5 1/4

Stamps: Dorothy (Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps)

Paper: Karen Foster Design Let's Party DP, Scenic Route Appleton 5th Street DP

Ink: Pitch Black (Adirondack), Copic Markers

Accessories: Provo Craft Cuttlebug, Nestibilities, Ek Success Parisian Edger Punch, & Gross Grain Red Ribbon

Thanks for stopping by, have a great day!!!

Dorothy Birthday

2010-02-03T07:50:00.000-08:00

Hi there,

I can't believe it is already February!! Time goes by so fast these days!!! I guess that's what happens when your enjoying life, right?!!! Well I have a few birthdays coming up this month...more like this week, so I really need to get started on making the right card!! Ekk I don't have much time, my Boyfriends birthday is this weekend!!! I'm thinking when I get home from class tonight, making a bday card will be my homework!

I did do some bday card making a few weeks ago, but this one is not the right one for my boyfriend. But since I made it I think its appropriate to share with you. Take a look and let me know what you think!

Enjoy!!

Recipe
Card Size: 5 1/2 x 4
Stamps: Dorothy (Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps)
Paper: me&my BiG ideas DP, Brown & Orange Cardstock
Ink: Pitch Black (Adirondack), Copic Markers
Accessories: Martha Stewart Cornice Edge Punch, button

Thanks for stopping by!! The weather here in Cali is amazing so if your in the State make sure to go out and enjoy the sunshine!! Have a great day!!!

InStyle Stamps Blog Hop - Hearts

2010-01-29T09:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there!!!,

Welcome to this months InStyle Stamps Blog Hop!! This months blog hop theme is Hearts. If you've arrived here from Judy's blog then you are on the right track - continue on!! If you've accidentally stumbled here on your own, take a moment go to the InStyle Stamps Blog to start the hop off right. Trust me, you really don't want to miss any of the fabulous projects the design team has in store for you! Be sure to visit each stop on the hop and leave a comment so we'll know you stopped by.

For todays hop I had the honor of playing with a super cute image called "Date Night", it is just too stink'n cute!! It's definitly one of my fav Valentine's images. I also decided to decorate a cute little mailbox I picked up at Michael's the other day. I thought it was a perfect idea to decorate them both with the new Making Memories Love Struck "Hearts" Paper and share them both with you during the hop.

So let's get right to it, here is my card!! Enjoy!!!

Thanks for playing along with us today! Next you will head to Margie's blog to see what she has in store for you!

Recipe:

Card Size: 5 1/4 x 5 1/4

Stamps: Date Night by InStyle Stamps

Paper: Making Memories Love Struck Specialty Paper

Ink: Copic Markers

Accessories: Provo Craft Cuttlebug, Nestibilities, Pearls, Felt Ribbon, Buttons, Embroidery floss, EK Success Diamond Lace Border Punch, Your not the boss of me (diecut letters)

Thanks so much for stopping by!! Have a great day and good luck!!!

I won!!!!

2010-01-29T07:24:00.000-08:00

Look at this!! I won last weeks challenge over at Humble Pie Stamps!!! I'm so excited, I never win!!! lol today must be my lucky day, I'm thinking I might go buy a lotto ticket, lol.

How cool is that, I submited this card and I actually won!! Thanks Humble Pie Stamps for making my day!!!

Camera Strap Slipcover Giveaway

2010-01-28T17:37:00.000-08:00

Have you ever seen these?!!!

Their Camera Strap Slipcovers and aren't they just so cool and fun looking. Just got to have one!!!

Beach Brights is offering a $30 Gift Certificate to *Shey*[B]. All you have to do is a few things to enter and your all set. How awesome is that, head on over and enter for a chance to win offer ends Jan. 29th.

Please take a minute to visit *Shey* [B], if you know someone who (or yourself!) loves photography, than this is the perfect gift.

To learn more about *Shey* [B], please visit her blog The Benner Daily or you can always find her on Twitter @shealynn.

ISS Hearts 3 Love

2010-01-28T07:32:00.000-08:00

Hi there,

I hope you are all enjoying your Thursday! Only one more day before we start our weekend!!! Here in Cali it is a beautiful Thursday, the sun is shinning, and there is no fog or rain clouds in site, YEAH!!!! I love it when the sun is out, it makes for such a better day! I hope where ever you maybe sitting reading this, that the sun is shinning there too, if not you can live vicariously through me!!

For today I have another Valentines day card to share, seems to be the trend around here. I decided to play with Hearts 3 from InStyle Stamps agian. I also went for another clean and simple look. I hope you like!!!

Enjoy!!!

Recipe:
Card Size: 4 x 5 1/2
Stamps: Hearts 3 by InStyle Stamps, I Love You Crafts Smart Sentiment
Paper: Black & White Cardstock, Michaels Paper Slab DP
Ink: Pitch Black (Adirondack)
Accessories: ProvoCraft Cuttlebug, Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, Martha Stewart Cornice Edge Punch, Ribbon, Button, Embroidery Floss

Don't forget to come back tomorrow, I and the other Design Team members of InStyle Stamps will be showing you some super cute Valentine's image. So join us for our monthly InStyle Stamps Blog Hop!!!

Thanks for stopping by!! Have a great day and I will see you tomorrow for our the InStyle Stamps Blog Hop!!!

Happy Valentine's Day Hearts

2010-01-27T07:09:00.000-08:00

Good morning to ya!!!

I hope you are all enjoying your morning! Here in Cali it's a lil foggy outside my window, but I'm sure that will clear right up and it will be a beautiful day, as it always is here in Cali when there isn't any rain. If you didn't know this about me I hate rain, and I love the sunshine, I blame that on me being born in the summer. Love the sunshine.

Well enough about that on to my card!! ;-) For today's card I made another Valentine's Day card. Seems to be the pattern around here. I was inspired by this card by Tobi Crawford, so I decided to CAS it. Thanks Tobi for the inspiration!!

Enjoy!!!

Recipe:
Card Size: 5 1/4 x 5 1/4
Stamps: Memory Box Happy Valentine's Day Sentiment
Paper: Michaels Paper Stack, Nana's Nursery Baby Girl Stack (DCWV), Amanda Blu Designer Paper Pad & White, Brown & Kraft Cardstock
Ink: Pitch Black (Adirondack)
Accessories: Provo Craft Cuttlebug, Heart Blocks Embossing folder, Nestibilities, Gross Grain Ribbon, 3-D Zots

I hope you all enjoyed todays card! Thanks for stopping by, have a great day!!!

ISS Heart Balloons

2010-01-26T07:10:00.000-08:00

Hello there,

I hope you are all doing well. I know I am! So if your wondering about my first day of class...well I guess it went well...what am I saying, I have Senioritus and I'm so over school. Lets just say I showed up late to my first class just to leave early becuase the professor required me to write 4, 4-5 page essays...which I refuse to do my last semester. So I left early to find another class, an easier one that didn't require much of me. I actually don't even need the class, I just need it to make me a full time student, I don't even need it to graduate, I just need a simple "A" to possibly boost my GPA and make me a full time student. My second class of the day went well, I have a great teacher and there are no tests just in class group projects, so that makes me happy. Well enough about school, on to todays card!

Todays card uses this Card Positioning Systems Sketch #149 (CPS149) from quite a few weeks ago. I thought it would look really cute with InStyle Stamps Heart Balloons. I followed the sketch exactly, but if you look at my card it looks like there are only 2 strips instead of three but the ribbon hids it.

Enjoy!!!

If you like this super cute image or are interested in any of the other cute images of at InStyle Stamps, don't forget that by using this link you can get 5% off your entire purchase.

Recipe:

Card Size: 5 1/4 x 5 1/4

Stamps: Heart Balloons by InStyle Stamps

Paper: My Minds Eye Tres Belle "Just Perfect" Flowers/Rose Chaud Papier and "Sunshine" Polka Dot

Ink: Copic Markers

Accessories: Provo Craft Cuttlebug, Nestibilities, Felt Ribbon

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you enjoyed todays card! Have a great day and I hope you come back soon!!!

All I want for Christmas is you!!!

2010-01-25T07:00:00.000-08:00

Happy Monday to you all!!!!

I hope you are all enjoying this morning! I guess you can say that I am, as this is my last semester before getting my bachelors, so I find that pretty exciting.

Today I want to show you a quick card. This may be a month late, or it's just really early, either way, here it is. I purchased this stamp long before last christmas but never got to using it, so maybe it is late... but shhhh don't tell anyone ; -). So here it is, a lil card using Missletoe Kisses by Paper Pretties.

Enjoy!!!

Recipe:
Card Size: 5 1/4 x 5 1/4
Stamps: Paper Pretties Missletoe Kisses
Paper: DCWV Holiday Stack
Ink: Pitch Black (Adirondack), Copic Markers
Accessories: Provo Craft Cuttlebut, Nestibilities, Stickles

I hope you enjoyed what I had to share with you all today. Thanks for stopping by, have a great day!!!

Love U

2010-01-24T07:18:00.000-08:00

Hi there,

I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend! I know I am as this is my last weekend of vacation and tomorrow I start back at school. For my FINAL SEMESTER, yeah!!, about time but I still don't graduate with what I want. I want to be a nurse but all the schools are so inpacted that I haven't been accepted yet and I have tried three times. So after this semester I will graduate with a Bachelors in Public Health with a Concentration in Community Health Education. It goes along with my wanting to be a nurse and it is kind of the back door into getting into the program. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I get in for this coming Fall, cause if I don't Im not sure what I will do with myself.

Well on to my card. This was another one of the cards that I created earlier this week and it just so happened to go perfectly with the challenge at Humble Pie Stamps this week. The theme? LOVE! Use RED, PINK and WHITE, and you MUST include hearts somewhere on your creations! So sure enough my card has all the requirements. The hearts aren't very obvious but they are definitly there. There is a heart around "14" with stickles but you can barly see it in this photo.

Enjoy!!!

The winner of this challenge will get the Maggie In Love rubber stamp. You have until next THURSDAY, January 28th at midnight EST to comment on this post with a link to your entry. I hope you join!!

Recipe:

Card Size: 5 1/2 x 4
Paper: White & Pink Cardstock
Accessories: Jenni Bowlin Mini Valentine Bingo Card, DCWV Once Upon a Time Pink Chipboard Alphabet, Martha Stewart Cornice Edge Punch, Ribbon, Stickles

Thanks for stopping by today!! Have a great day and I hope to see you back soon!!!

ISS Valentine Cupcakes

2010-01-22T07:02:00.000-08:00

Happy Friday!!!

I hope you all had a wonderful week. Despite the passing of my grandfather on Sunday, I can say that my week went well. This week was a very productive card making week, which excites me since I'm no where near my craft zone but I managed to pack a few things which helped me make lots of cards this week. So on to my card!!

I decided to play along with this weeks InStyle Stamps Wednesday Challenge which was to make a card or project that incorporates a "SWEETS" theme! Can be anything- cupcakes, candy- you name it, as long as it screams SWEETS! I decided to use Cupcakes by InStyle Stamps as my "Sweets" image. I also used the Skipping Stones Design Tuesday Sketch Challenge (SSD07) and was inspired by Amy Sheffer's take on this sketch and decided to CAS it. She always does such great work and she is always inspiring me. Thanks Amy!!!

Enjoy!!!

Dont' forget to join in on the InStyle Stamps Wednesday Challenge fun, you have until 12 pm PST Tuesday, January 26th to upload your card or project to the Mr. Linky on this post. InStyle Stamps are not required to enter to win but remeber if you want to get your hands on some super cute images make sure to shop using this link so that you can get 5% off your entire purchase.

Recipe:
Card Size: 5 1/4 x 5 1/4
Stamps: Cupcakes by InStyle Stamps, Memory Box Happy Valentine's Day Sentiment
Paper: Paper Pizazz Soft Tints Green Stripes DP, Nana's Nursery Baby Girl Stack (DCWV), & White, Brown & Pink Cardstock
Ink: Copic Markers
Accessories: Martha Stewart Lace Heart Border Punch, Martha Stewart Cornice Edge Punch, Buttons, Embroidery Floss, Ribbon, Stickles, Liquid Applique, 3-D Zots

Thanks for stopping by and visiting!! Have a great day!!!

I Love You!!

2010-01-20T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hey there,

Sorry I haven't been around to post those cards that I said I had made. Things around my house have been a lil emotional as my mothers father passed away on Sunday in Acores, Portugal. He was 90 years old and had 7 children, 15 grandkids, 8 great grandbabies & 2 more on the way. He was an amazing man who had a love for star gazing, playing cards, dominos, and saying jokes. He was very intelligent and so wise. His passing was rather unexpected as he was doing really well for a 90 year old and then suddenly we got a call that he was going to the hospital there and then a few hours later we got a call that he had passed. The doctor's told my family that his blood pressure was to low and that his heart wasn't beating fast enough. I guess at 90 that is just what happens even if that is not what we wanted. He was a wonderful grandfather and my family will miss him dearly.

It is a little shocking as just 4 months ago we lost my father's father, we didn't expect it to happen like this but God is the only one who know.

Well on to my card. This was one of the cards that I created this past weekend. I was inspired by this card by Mercy's, so I decided to CAS it. I was super cute and simple and since Valentine's Day is coming I thought I would go with a love theme. I think it can also be directed to my grandfather, he was such an amazing and loved man who will be missed dearly.

Enjoy!!

Recipe:
Card Size: 5 1/4 x 5 1/4
Stamps: Craft Smart I love you sentiemnt (Michaels 1$)
Paper: g.c.d studios Pink Medallions & Light Stripe DP, My Minds Eye Tres Belle Chaud Rose Paper, Kraft paper
Accessories: Provo Craft Cuttlebug, Nestibilities, Prima Flower, Brads

Thanks for stopping by, have a great day!!!

ISS Method Monday - Crayon Box Tutorial

2010-01-18T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone!!!

I hope you are all enjoying your Monday. Today I am the host of InStyle Stamps' Method Monday and I have a super cute tutorial for you all...it's a Crayon Box. This was also a project that Jen del Muro created a while back and I thought it was perfect treat box to create.

It can be used for any occasion. I made this one for Valentines.

Note: Please excuse the quality of my photos, I would have waited for day light but when I took these pictures I knew I was not going to have access to a computer for several days and I needed to get my project done. Sorry!

The Supplies You'll Need:

Stamp/image of your choice (I used Hearts 3)
9.25" x 6" Cardstock
3.25" x 3.25" acetate
Circle Nestabilities (or other cutting system)
12" and 18" gross grain ribbon
double-sided adhesive tape
dimensional glue dots

1. Score 9.25" x 6" cardstock at 3.5", 4.5", 8" and 9 across the short side. Score at 1" across the long side. Fold on the scored lines. Cut along solid black lines (see below photo).

2. Cut circular window from one of the 3.5" panel. Create scallop frame for window opening.

3. With double sided adhesive tape, adhere 1" of the 12" of ribbon to the top of the inside of the window. Do the same at the bottom inside with the 18" ribbon.

4. Create and adhere box together.

5. Cut 3.5" circle using Nestiabilities or other cutting system. Score 1/2" on either side of center of the circle.

6. Apply adhesive to one side of the scored circle and attach to back of crayon box, folding the remaining portion over the top and front of the box. Adhere acetate and scallop frame for window around front of window.

7. Stamp and cut out image. Fill box as desired and wrap ribbon around and tie in bow.

Pretty cool tutorial, huh!!
I hope you enjoyed my simple tutorial!! I can’t wait to see your creations!! Please link back with your crayon box creations in the comment section, I would love to see them.

Hugs,
Raquel

Welcome, Little one

2010-01-16T14:00:00.000-08:00

Hello there,

I hope you are all enjoying your Saturday!! Today I want to share with you all that baby card I was talking about. I seriously whipped this baby up in just a few minutes. I was inspired by this super cute baby card from Poppy Paperie so I decided to put some word art and text together and come up with the same cute little sentiment and then I put together the same layout. I managed to make two because I first put together the small card but I made the sentiment to big so it just went to the larger card and I made a new one for the smaller card. It worked out just fine. My friend, who the shower was for, really liked my card, I hope you guys do too!

Enjoy!!!

Lol, do you guys like my camera fun!! I just recently got a Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II lens to go with my new Rebel and it does this cool stuff with near and far and the blurriness, so I had to play.

Recipe:
Card Size: 5 1/2 x 4, and 6 1/2 x 5
Paper: Nana's Nursery Baby Girl Stack (DCWV), Pink & White Cardstock
Ink: Copic Markers
Accessories: Martha Stewart Cornice Edge Punch, Button, Ribbon, Stickles,

Thanks for stopping by, have a great day!!!

ISS Hearts 3 Love you

2010-01-15T07:38:00.000-08:00

Hey there,

So today I finally managed to open my bag with my packed traveling craft supply and make some quick cards. I needed to make a quick baby card and make some projects so it was necessary that I get to work. But I really did get into it and I made some 7 cards and one project, which I will share with you soon.

So lets get to it. Here is my first Valentine's day card. Just a clean and simple one using the InStyles Hearts 3 image and using the inspiration of this great card from Tiffany at My Crafty World.

Enjoy!!!

I hope you enjoyed!! Just a reminder, if you use this link you can get 5% off your next InStyles Stamps purchase, and let me tell you there are some super cute Valentine's images!!

Recipe:

Card Size: 4 x 5 1/2

Stamps: Hearts 3 by InStyle Stamps

Paper: Me&My Big Ideas Fashion District Paper Pad, Pink Cardstock

Accessaries: Ribbon, Martha Stewart Scalloped Heart Border Punch

Thanks for stopping by, have a great day!!!

I'm Here!!!

2010-01-13T15:17:00.000-08:00

Hey Everyone!!

Yes, I am still alive, just a little busy and no where near my craft room, but I did manage to pack a few things and maybe later I will open it up and get some cards made. As for now I have been playing with my Christmas present. My boyfriend bought me a Canon Rebel T1i, I absolutely love it and recommend it for anyone who is looking into purchasing a D-SLR. It's a great one for beginners!!

Today I want to show you a little photo shoot that I did. My cousin had a little girl on the 23rd of December and I promised her I would take some pics of her girls so that she could do her announcements and what not. So today I just want to share a few, so you can see how stink'n cute her lil one is.

Enjoy!!!

Baby feet with mommys rings!

Baby sleeping with super cute head band!!

Baby in tutu and beany, isn't she the cutest!!!

Thanks for stopping by!! I hope to be back soon with some cards. Have a great day!!!

D-IC CPS134 Happy Birthday

2010-01-04T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hey there,

2010, WOW!!! Well as we start a new year, we also start celebrating birthdays again. So today I want to share with you a birthday card. A good friend of mine turns 25 today so what better than to share a Birthday card with you all.

For this card I used a Card Positioning Systems layout, CPS134 to be exact. Enjoy!!!

RECIPE:

Card Size: 5 1/4 x 5 1/4

Stamps: Birthday Lucy by Reece's Designs (Digital-Ink Co.), Savvy Stamps Birthday Set (Sentiment)

Ink: Copic Markers

Paper: SU Urban Garden DP

Accessories: Provo Craft Cuttlebug, Nestibilities, Martha Stewart Floral Edge Border Punch, Martha Stewart Butterfly Punch, Pearls, Paper Piercer

Thanks for stopping by, have a great day!!!!

My Top 12 Favs of 2009

2009-12-31T07:00:00.000-08:00

Happy Thursday, everyone!

It's New Year's Eve, and this past year has gone by in a flash!!! I want to share some of my favorite cards from this past year with you guys. Here we go:

January 2009-Mojo71

February 2009 - Happy Birthday...the perfect card

March 2009 - Splish Splash

April 2009 - Mojo82

May 2009 - Happy Mother's Day

June 2009 - SFYTT & Color Throwdown # 43

July 2009 - Congratulations

August 2009 - I couldn't just pick one for this month, it was too hard!

Daisy

Reflective

September 2009 - Digital Ink Co. Image Challenge

October 2009 - ISS Retro Witch Sneak Peak

November 2009 - D-IC Cornucopia Thanksgiving

December 2009 - ISS Kimi

Have a safe and joyful celebration!! Happy New Year!!!!

ISS Method Monday - Embossing Digi Images

2009-12-29T00:00:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays!!!

I hope everyone is enjoying this wonderful time of the year!! I have a little tutorial for you all today. If you have been over to the InStyle Stamps blog you have already seen this post. I was the host for Method Monday and I thought I would do a tutorial on embossing with digital images.

For the longest time I thought I could only emboss with stamps because I had the ink pad but then I discovered the VersaMarker which you can use to emboss. So that is what my tutorial from yesterdays Method Monday over at InStyle Stamps was all about.

Check it out and Enjoy!!!

Embossing with Digital Images

Supplies: VersaMarker, Embossing Powder, Embossing Heat Tool and an image of your choice

I decided that I wanted to emboss Kimi's wings.

1. Use your VersaMarker and outline the area that you want to emboss.

2. After outlining with your VersaMarker, pour a generous amount of Embossing Powder over the area that was outlined.

3. After added the Embossing Powder, shake the excess amount off and clean any that may not be in the location that you want it.

4. After shaking off the excess powder, heat the area with the embossing powder. You will notice as you are heating that the powder with kind of melt, at that point you want to stop heating, to avoid over heating.

How simple is that, and it's always such a great touch!!

Recipe:

Card Size: 5 1/2x 4
Stamps: Kimi by InStyle Stamps, Hero Arts Holiday Cheer Messages sentiment

Paper: DCWV Holiday Stack

Ink: Copic Markers

Accessories: Provo Craft Cuttlebug, Nestibilities, Ribbon, Button, Embroidery Floss, Martha Stewart Scallop Dot Border Punch, SU Large Oval Punch, SU Round Tab Punch, Gold Rhinestones (Michaels)

I hope you enjoyed my simple tutorial!!! Thanks for stopping by, have a great day!!!

Digital-Ink Co. New Beginnings Recipe Challenge (DIC014)

2009-12-28T00:01:00.000-08:00

Hey there,

I hope you all enjoyed your Christmas!!! I want to welcome you to the fourteenth week of the Digital-Ink Co. Challenges (DIC014). This weeks challenge is to create a card or layout using the following recipe: gold or silver/gray or black and something glittery, ribbon, and incorporate some kind of distressing. Also we would love to read some of your New Year’s resolutions. You may use any stamp you choose or if you hurry, you can take advantage of over 500 Digital-Ink Co. stamps, all on sale, at an awesome 50% off, ends December 31st, so hurry!!!

To qualify for this challenge you must meet the following criteria:

Post your creation on your blog, or your gallery (SNR, PCP, or SCS)

When uploading your challenge card to the above gallery's please put the word DIC013 in the keywords section before you upload. Also if you use a Digital-Ink Co. images please use words digitalinkco (no caps or spaces) and DIC in the keywords section before you upload.

Give a short description on how you made your creation
Provide a link back to this post on the Digital-Ink Co. challenge blog.

This New Beginnings challenge runs through today 12/28/09 and will end 11:59pm on 1/4/10. Don’t forget to sign the “Mister Linky” on this post, as it assures you qualifying to win.

Here is what you could win!!!

Now check out what I made for this challenge and don't forget to head on over to the Digital Ink Co. Challenge Blog to see what the other DT members created.

I hope you will take the time to join in our challenge. We're looking forward to seeing your work.

RECIPE:

Card Size: 5 1/2 x 4

Stamps: Got Mail? by Stitchy Stamps (Digital-Ink Co.),

Paper: DCWV Rock Stars Silver Foil DP, Black & White Cardstock

Ink: Copic Markers

Accessories: Provo Craft Cuttlebug, Nestibilities, Liquid Applique, Sakura pen, Ribbon, Martha Stewart Border Punch

Thanks for stopping by, enjoy your New Year, and I hope you enjoyed my creation!!!

DBDS Home is where the heart is

2009-12-27T07:15:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays!!!

Just a quick post for today. I made this card using the Home Is Where The Heart Is image from Doodle Beans Digital Stamps. I just thought it was a perfect image for this time of year.

Enjoy!!!

Recipe:

Card Size: 4 x 5 1/2

Stamps: Home Is Where The Heart Is from Doodle Beans Digital Stamps

Paper: Chatter Box Sunny Day DP, Brown & White Cardstock

Ink: Copic Markers

Accessories: Provo Craft Cuttlebug, Nestibilities, Stickles

Thanks for stopping by, have a great day and enjoy the holiday!!!

D-IC Nativity

2009-12-25T07:00:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas Everyone!!!! I hope you all have a good one filled with family and lots of blessing!!

Here is a quick card, Enjoy!!!

Thanks for stopping by, have a great day!!!

RECIPE:
Card Size: 5 1/4 x 5 1/4
Stamps: Nativity by Lil Diva Stamps (Digital-Ink Co.)
Paper: Imaginisce Polar Pinstripes DP, Imaginisce Candy Cane Lane DP, Green, Kraft & White Cardstock
Ink: Copic Markers
Accessories: Gross Grain Ribbon, Embroidery Floss, Pearls Fun Flock, Stickles

ISS Christmas Tree Chick

2009-12-22T07:13:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays!!

I love this time of the year!!! Decorating the tree, baking cookies, the Christmas lights outside, the presents, and best of all the family get togethers. I love all of it and of course let us not forget the whole reason for Christmas, Chirst!!!

Today I want to share with you an InStyle Stamps image. She is called Chirstmas Tree Chick, and I used the MTSC50 for my layout.

Enjoy!!!

Recipe:

Card Size: 5 1/2 x 4 Stamps: Christmas Tree Chick by InStyle Stamps, Stampendous Fluffles Garland sentiment Paper: DCWV Glitter Christmas Stack, Red, Pink, & White Cardstock Ink: Copic Markers Accessories: Provo Craft Cuttlebug, Snowflake embossing folder, Nestibilities, Martha Stewart Star Edge Punch, Stickles & 3-D Zots

Thanks for stopping by, have a great day preparing for the holiday season!!

DBDS Snowman

2009-12-19T07:12:00.000-08:00

Hey there,

Just a quick card for today!!! I'm officially done with this semester. Hurray for me!!!! That hopefully means more cardmaking time for me or it might mean time away from my craftroom which I hope is not what happens. Sometimes my family likes spending time with me since I'm always away at school. But if I'm lucky I'll pack all the right things to make cards it they decide that they want me to spend time with them.

As for the rest of this month I've made a few cards before the holidays and I've got them all lined up so that I can do last minute shopping and holiday celebrating. I love this season. Christmas is my favorite time of the year!!!

With that I want to share with you a seasonal card with a snowman from Doodle Beans Digital Stamps!! Enjoy!!

Recipe:

Card Size: 5 1/4 x 5 1/4 Stamps: Snowman by Doodle Beans Digital Stamp

Paper: DCWV Holiday Stack Ink: Copic Markers Accessories: Stickles

Thanks for stopping by, have a great day!!!

InStyle Stamps Blog Hop - Love & Romance

2009-12-18T09:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there!!,

Welcome to the December InStyle Stamps Blog Hop!! This months blog hop theme is Love and Romance. If you've landed here from Julie's blog then you are on the right track - continue on! If you've accidentally stumbled here on your own, take a moment go to the Instyle Stamps blog to start the hop off right. Trust me, you really don't want to miss any of the fabulous projects the design team has in store for you! Be sure to visit each stop on the hop and leave a comment so we'll know you stopped by.

For my project I used Dan and Mandy to create my Love and Romance themed card. Note: This image comes as a digi image and as a stamp. I then used my American Craft Romance DP, perfect for this theme, and I used this weeks Sketch For You To Try. Jen always has awesome sketch's so I figured since I haven't played in a while this hop would be the perfect time to use her sketch!!

So, here is my card. I hope you enjoy!!!

Thanks for playing along with us today! Next you will head to Linda's blog to see what she has in store for you!

RECIPE:
Card Size: 4 x 5 1/2

Stamps: Dan and Mandy by InStyle Stamps
Paper: American Crafts Romance Puppy Love, Love Potion & Summer Love DP, Whisper White Cardstock
Ink: Copic Markers
Accessories: Stickles, Martha Stewart Lace Heart Edger Punch, Felt Ribbon

Thanks so much for stopping!! Have a great day and good luck!!!

Digital-Ink Co. Holiday Frenzy Challenge (D-IC013)

2009-12-14T00:00:00.000-08:00

Hey there,

I hope you all enjoyed your weekend!!! I want to welcome you to the thirteenth week of the Digital-Ink Co. Challenges (DIC013). This weeks challenge is to create a last minute card, tag, gift bag, box or anything you might create as a last minute gift. You may use any image you choose or you can take advantage of over 500 Digital-Ink Co. stamps, all on sale, at an awesome 50% off.

To qualify for this challenge you must meet the following criteria:

Post your creation on your blog, or your gallery (SNR, PCP, or SCS)

Give a short description on how you made your creation

Provide a link back to this post on the Digital-Ink Co. challenge blog.

This frenzy challenge runs through today 12/14/09 and will end 11:59pm on 12/26/09. Don’t forget to sign the “Mister Linky” on this post, as it assures you qualifying to win. On the 26th the three winners will be chosen by random.org, and announced on 12/28/09 at the posting of Digital-Ink Co.'s next challenge.

Here is what you could win!!!

Now check out what I made for this challenge and don't forget to head on over to the Digital Ink Co. Challenge Blog to see what the other DT members created.

I hope you will take the time to join in our challenge. We're looking forward to seeing your work.

RECIPE:
Card Size: 5 1/2 x 4
Stamps: Alfie the elf stamp by Jules Junk (Digital-Ink Co.), & Hero Arts Holiday Cheer Messages sentiment
Paper: DCWV Holiday Stack
Ink: Copic Markers
Accessories: Provo Craft Cuttlebug, Snowflakes Embossing Folder, Martha Stewart holly Punch, Stickles

Thanks for stopping by, have a great day, and I hope you enjoyed my creation!!!

ISS Wednesday Challenge - Snow

2009-12-09T07:00:00.000-08:00

Happy Wednesday!!!!

Welcome to InStyle Stamps’ Wednesday Challenge. Today I was the host of the challenge over at the ISS blog. This week’s challenge theme is Snow. So use anything snowy on your card. I hope you’ll join in on the fun.

For my card, I happened to use everything snowflakes for my snow theme and I used a new ISS image called Sarah. Isn't she just perfect for the snow theme!!!

We hope you will join us. One lucky participant will receive an InStyle Stamps digital image of their choice and a WINNER BADGE. If you have an ISS image please be sure to use it but it is not necessary. Make sure you upload the direct link to your project by commenting at the end of this post by 12:00 p.m., PST, Tuesday, December 15th.

Recipe:

Card Size: 5 1/2 x 5 1/2

Stamps: Sarah by InStyle Stamps, Hero Arts Holiday Cheer Messages sentiment

Paper: DCWV Holiday Stack

Ink: Copic Markers
Accessories: Provo Craft Cuttlebug, Sizzix Sizzlits Die Set 4PK - Snowflakes Set, Martha Stewart Snowflake Punch, SU Small Oval Punch, Fun Flock, Bling, Sakura Glaze pen, & Spica Glitter pen

Can't wait to see all of your fabulous creations!!!
Thanks for stopping by...

South Lake Tahoe Family Trip

2009-12-07T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hey there,

Sorry I have been MIA, it will probably be happening more often this month with school coming to an end and with all the holiday events for this month. Today I want to share with you all another event. This weekend my boyfriends family rented a cabin in South Lake Tahoe and I was able to join them despite having a ton of assignments to finish and tests to study for. Lets just say that I forgot about all of that and just relaxed. It was a great time and we were able to see some snow fall but thank goodness the big storm wasn't coming in until today or else we may be been snowed in. Here are a few pics, I didn't get to many but here are a few.

Everyone went snow boarding on this day so a few of us who didn't go stayed behind and walked around the Heavenly Shopping Center. Here is a pic of myself (laughing way to hard, lol) with Daniel's sister-in-law and his nephew in front a water fountain that was mostly frozen.

Here is a picture of Daniel nephew, he is quite the mover but I was able to get this pic of him.

And lastly a picture of myself with a family friends daughter. We found a great lil area in the snow and made our own trail to slide down with our disks. It was super fun!!!!

Yea and that's it. I wish I had gotten more pics but Daniel wasn't in the mood to take a pic with me and I wanted to play in the snow not take pics lol.

Thanks for stopping by, have a great day!!!

Holiday Family Get Together

2009-12-03T07:49:00.000-08:00

Hey there,

I just wanted to share with you all a little something that I did this week. My cousin from the Azores (Portugal) came in on the November 23rd so I planed a big family get together the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Everyone brought something to make the big meal and we all hung out and chatted. We haven't had a big family get together like this in quite some time. It seems that as us kids get older and get married our parents no longer want to get together cause they think all of us getting together just wouldn't work. So I worked some magic and I got everyone together, and it was literally all of my moms family that is in California minus my sister and her husband, who couldn't make it, some cousin in Washington and several others who are in Portugal. So here is a little family picture that we managed to take.

These are all the Freitas cousin (we were waiting for the adult to join us, lol)

And this is the whole Freitas family, 3 generations, we could have had 4 but our grandparents are in Portugal

Then the Monday after Thanksgiving I had to go back to school so I brought my cousin up with me so that she could see Sacramento and so that she could go to school with me and of course do a lot of shopping with me, lol. I was also able to take her to San Francisco to the 7 story mall and I wanted to go to Union Square for a pic with the Heart of San Francisco and their Christmas Tree but when we left Sacramento it was already late, so we didn't get any SF pics. So here are a few pics of the two of us in Sacramento.

Diana and I in Old Sac in front of the Sacramento River and the bridge

Diana and I in front of an old Pirate ship that was docking with grade school kids who had taken a field trip.

And lastly, Diana and I in front of California's State Capital Building and Christmas Tree.

We had a great time!!!

Thanks for stopping by and letting me share!!! Have a great day!!!

ISS Method Monday - Paper Piecing with Digital Stamps

2009-12-01T07:01:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone!!!

Yesterday I was the Method Monday host over at the InStyle Stamps Blog. I did a tutorial on how to paper piece with digital images, so today I wanted to share that with you on my blog. It is really easy!!!

First decide how many different parts you will need. I needed one for the main image, a second for her left arm, and a third for each boot. So I printed three images onto one sheet of cardstock, cropping the excess image to save ink. I left a little extra room around the top one which is the one I used for the card. The others were printed close together since I only needed parts from each one.

After printing, I returned to my computer and deleted the top image. Doing so prevents the printer from printing over this image a second time. Remember, the top is the main image.

Using removable tape, I adhered small pieces of patterned paper over the area I wanted printed.

Here’s a close-up of the three images after printing a second time:

I then cut out the parts I needed and began putting her back together. Then I finished up the card to get this. Enjoy!!!

RECIPE:

Card Size: 5 1/2 x 4

Stamps: Jana by InStyle Stamps

Paper: DCWV Holiday Stack

Ink: Copic Markers

Accessories: Felt Ribbon, Fun Flock, Bling, Martha Stewart Snowflake Punch, Martha Stewart Embossed Snowflake Edge Border Punch

See how easy that is!! I hope you enjoyed my tutorial! Now that you all know how to paper piece with digi images, I want to see what you create. Please link back with your paper pieced projects to this link. Enjoy your week!!!

Digital-Ink Co. Holiday Special Challenge (DIC012)

2009-11-30T00:01:00.000-08:00

Happy Monday!!!

I hope you all enjoyed your Thanksgiving!!! I want to welcome you to the twelfth week of the Digital-Ink Co. Challenge (DIC012). This weeks challenge is to create any paper craft using a line or theme from any holiday song. I think that is simple since Christmas is a holiday theme from a song lol, too simple huh?!! I was thiniking about it way to hard and I had nothing, then I came up with that lol!!

I hope you will take the time to join in our challenge some time between now and Sunday, December 13th at 8 pm. When submitting your creation use the Mr. Linky on the D-IC Challenge Blog. We're looking forward to seeing your work!

Check out what 3 lucky winners could win for participating in the challenge this week.

1st place winner receives the "Cosmo Cricket" package (pictured below, and a $10.00 gift certificate to Digital-Ink Co.
2nd place winner receives 6 Chirstmas stamps, and a $5.00 Digital-Ink Co gift certificate.
3rd place winner receives 4 Christmas stamps, and a $3.00 Digital-Ink Co gift certificate.

Also when uploading your challenge card to SplitCoastStamper please put the word DIC012 in the keywords section before you upload. Also if you use a Digital-Ink Co. images please use words digitalinkco (no caps or spaces) and DIC in the keywords section before you upload.

Here is my card, Enjoy!!!

If you are wondering how I got the wall on this image to be that pretty green striped paper, just come back tomorrow for a tutorial on paper piecing with digital images. It is super simple!!!

RECIPE:
Card Size: 5 1/4 x 5 1/4
Stamps: Ragga-Mutts Play Ball by M&M Designz (Digital Ink Co.), Hero Arts Holiday Cheer Messages sentiment
Paper: DCWV Holiday Stack
Ink: Copic Markers
Accessories: Felt Ribbon, Stickles

Thanks for stopping by, have a great day, and don't forget to stop by the other DT's blogs to check out what they've created for this challenge!!

InStyle Stamps November Blog Hop - Ornaments

2009-11-27T09:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there,

Welcome to the November InStyle Stamps Blog Hop!! This months hop theme is Ornaments.

When I was younger I used to decorate glass ornaments so I decided that I would use up some more of those glass ornaments that I have just kept stashed in the closet. I printed Sandy out on normal white cardstock. I tried to print her out on acetate paper like a tutorial on SCS says to but my printer is an InkJet and Sandy just got smeared and the coloring didn't look that great when using Sharpies, so I printed her out on white cardstock and cute her out. Problem solved!!

Enjoy!!!!

Now head on over to Melissa's blog to continue your way on the hop. If you didn't come here from Janelle's blog then either head on over to the InStyle Stamps Blog to start at the beginning of the ISS blog hop or follow these links:

Kim

Raquel (That's me!!)

Joy

Then don't forget to return to the ISS blog after visiting all the DT blogs and comment for your chance to win a prize and vote for your favorite DT project!

RECIPE:

Stamps: InStyle Stamps Sandy
Paper: Whisper White Cardstock
Ink: Copic Markers
Accessories: Stickles, Fun Flock, Snow (Michaels)

Thanks for stopping by, enjoy your Black Friday if you are participating and have a great weekend!!

D-IC Cornucopia Thanksgiving

2009-11-26T07:00:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

I hope you are all having a wonderful Thanksgiving thus far. I hope you all have a safe arrival to your holiday dinners and that you don't have to sit in traffic, or wait in line at an airport. Just be thankful that you have a place to go and family/friends to celebrate with and that you have the means to get to a location. And for those getting up early tomorrow morning for Black Friday be thankful for that alarm that wakes you up because it means you are still alive. Good bless everyone!!

Here is a card to celebrate the holiday, Enjoy!!!

Thanks for stopping by, have a great Thanksgiving and enjoy tomorrows big sales, hopefully your doing all your shopping online so that you don't have to fight the crowds!!

RECIPE:
Card Size: 5 1/4 x 5 1/4
Stamps: Cornucopia & Fall Pumpkin by Whimsy Design Studio (Digital Ink Co.)
Paper: K&Company Tim Coffey Fall Stripe, Chatter Box Autumn Foliage DP
Ink: Copic Markers
Accessories: Ribbon

ISS Merry Christmas Scarf Girl

2009-11-25T17:14:00.000-08:00

Hey there,

I hope you are all enjoying your evening on this beautiful Thanksgiving eve. I can't beleive it is seriously tomorrow. This year has gone by sooo fast!!! It's amazing how fast a year can go when you are happy and enjoying your life!! I definitely need to be thankful for my wonderful and supportive family and my boyfriend!! I guess I too should be thankful for being able to go to school and get an education even if I have yet to be accepted into a nursing program. I'm just thankful that I have the opportunity to attend and be able to apply. Well thre are soo many things to be thankful in my life right now but these are the major ones and the list could go on forever but I want to share with you a lil Christmas card.

Can you believe that Christmas is exactly a month from today, to be exact 30 days from today?!! Im not counting or anything, no seriously, before I can get to Christmas I have to finish a twenty-five page group paper, and then an eight page essay, and an SPSS project and of course a bunch of finals. The worst part, I haven't worked on any of these yet. So first I have to finish up school before I even think about Christmas, booooo :-P. Well I guess it's almost done then a month of vacation so once I'm done I have something to look forward too, ;-D.

Well enough about me, on with the card!! I used a new InStyle Stamps digi image called Scarf Chick. She is one of my fav's, and I think she come out just gorgeous in the card!! Check her out!!

Enjoy!!

Just a reminder, this week is the last week to get 5% off of you entire purchase at InStyle Stamps. Just take this link over to the InStyle Stamps website and get your shop on! Sale ends November 30th.

Thanks for visiting today, have a great day and a very Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving!!!

RECIPE:
Card Size: 4 x 5 1/2
Stamps: Scarf Chick by InStyle Stamps, & Hero Arts Holiday Cheer Messages sentiment
Paper: DCWV Glitter Christmas Stack, Red & White Cardstock
Ink: Copic Markers
Accessories: Martha Stewart Crafts Star Edger Punch, Green Gross Grain Ribbon, Prima Poinsetta Flowers, Button, Embroidery Floss

ISS Snow Globe

2009-11-22T07:00:00.000-08:00

Happy Sunday,

I want to share with you a new image from InStyle Stamps it is called Snow Globe. Isn't it cute?!!! I used liquid applique for the snow and then I added Diamond Glaze over the globe to make it look like glass. I wanted the whole snow globe effect but you can't really see it from my pictures. Hopefully you get the idea though.

Enjoy!!!

Just a reminder, when using this link to InStyle Stamps you can get this image and your entire ISS purchase for 5% off, now until the end of November. Just use the link and the discount will automatically be applied. Enjoy and don't forget to remember your stamping friends when making purchases, the holidays are right around the corner ;-)

Thanks for stopping by today! Have a great day!!

RECIPE:

Card Size: 4 x 5 1/2

Stamps: Snow Globe by InStyle Stamps

Paper: Michaels Christmas Slab, White & Blue Cardstock

Ink: Copic Markers

Accessories: EK Success Embossed Curve Edge , Liquid Applique, Judi Kins Diamond Glaze, White Gross Grain Ribbon, Buttons, & Embroidery Floss

DBDS Christmas Tree Ornaments

2009-11-21T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there,

I hope everyone is enjoying their Saturday. Maybe your out shopping, hanging out with family, or enjoying the beautiful weather, or maybe all of the above. But if your reading this then your at home blog surfing, maybe if your lucky and you have wireless internet connection on your laptop you might be sitting on a bench at a park reading this. Thats what I would totally do if I owned a laptop and the winter weather was gorgeous outside.

Any how you should get out and take advantage of the weather, rain or shine, it's always beautiful! Thats exactly what I will be doing because the weather here in Cali is absolutly gorgeous. It rained yesterday afternoon and now the sun has come out again. It's gorgeous!! Enough about that but I do hope that the weather where ever you may be reading this is as nice as it is here. Definitly doesn't feel like Thanksgiving is this coming week and it sure doesn't feel like Christmas is around the corner. In fact it will be here before we know it so what better than to get started on those Christmas card.

For todays card I want to share with you an awesome ornamnet image by Doodle Beans Digital Stamps called Christmas Tree Ornaments. I decided to go with a Clean and Simple layout to make the ornaments the main focus.

Enjoy!!!

Thanks for stopping by today, enjoy your Saturday!!!

RECIPE:
Card Size: 4 x 51/2
Stamps: Christmas Tree Ornaments by Doodle Bean Digital Stamps
Paper: Imaginisce Polar Pinstripes DP, Green & White Cardstock
Ink: Copic Markers
Accessories: Gross Grain Ribbon, Stickles, Corner Rounder Punch, SU Ticket Corner Punch

D-IC Autumn Blessings

2009-11-20T07:00:00.000-08:00

Hi there,

It's beginning to look a lot like fall around here. It hasn't rained much and the sun has been shinning and the leaves are all sorts of pretty colors so what better of a card than a Fall inspired card.

Enjoy!!!

Thanks for stopping by, have a great weekend!!!

RECIPE:
Card Size: 4 1/2 x 5
Stamps: Autumn Leaves Stamp Pack by Stamping Dragon Designs (Digital-Ink Co.), Verve Miracles Blossom Sentiment
Ink: Copic Markers
Paper: Brown, White, My Mind's Eye Tres Belle "Family Tree" Floral, My Mind's Eye Tres belle "Play" Floral, Making Memories Fresh Anthropology Collection brocade DP, Michael's Christmas Slab
Accessories: Provo Craft Cuttlebug, Nestibilities, Brown Buttons, Embroidery Floss, SU Scallop Edge Punch

ISS Wednesday Challenge - Scalloped Edge

2009-11-18T07:00:00.000-08:00

Happy Wednesday to ya!!!

Welcome to an InStyle Stamps’ Wednesday Challenge. Today I was the host of the challenge over at the ISS blog. This week’s challenge is to use a scalloped edge on your card/project. I hope you’ll join in on the fun.

For my card, I used a new ISS image called Kissmas Monkey. Isn't he just cute!!!

Enjoy!!!

We hope you will join us. One lucky participant will receive an InStyle Stamps digital image of their choice. Please be sure to use an ISS image on your card and upload the link by commenting at the end of this post by 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 24th.

Thanks for stopping by, I hope you'll play along!! Have a great day!!!

RECIPE:
Card Size: 4 x 5 1/2
Stamps: Kissmas Monkey by InStyle Stamps
Paper: DCWV Glitter Christmas Stack, Red & White Cardstock
Ink: Copic Markers
Accessories: SU Scalloped Edge, Gross Grain Ribbon, Button, Embroidery Floss, Fun Flock, & Stickles