When Hearts Collide {FSS Design Team Project}

Wow, February is right around the corner and I have been busy making some sweet treats for friends and family! 

I love the newest Fresh Squeezed set called When Hearts Collide. 

I love using glassine bags and this stamp set is perfect for little tags!

Are you creating something special for your sweetie or friends?

When Hearts Collide

I am also playing along with the following Anything Goes Colour challenge:

Colour Me

Colour Me #5 & TAWS BIC #46

This week at Colour Me, we are using up to 5 colours of YOUR CHOICE! Whew, this was a toughie for me but then I went looking through my designer paper and found some that had 5 colours in it!!!

The paper gave me the idea...and then I went looking for a "birthday" stamp but suddenly it dawned on me, when I pulled this sentiment out of my stash! It worked well with the image from TAWS and the paper!

Once again, I was inspired to play along with the BIC Challenge!!! Love the busy patterns on the cups and the colours!!! The orange and blues really stand out to me! Great inspiration!

Merry Monday #93 {Ornaments on your Christmas Card} & Seize the Sketch #12

The new Merry Monday Challenge this week is to use ornaments. I went to work, looking for a fun sketch and loved Stacey's sketch at Seize the Sketch! 

I finally purchased the ornament dies from Stampin' Up. I have the stamps too but decided to emboss one ornament and use some designer paper for the other one.

A quick and easy card to make.

Fresh Squeezed Stamps Design Team Creation (MOJO & CCC)

Good morning stamping friends! 

Today I am sharing a card I made using the sweetest Fresh Squeezed stamp set called "Hootie Who?" (Be sure to click the name of the set to order it.)

This owl themed set was one I had on my wishlist for a LONG time! I adore owls, they are throughout my classroom decor and I own about 10 different owl mugs! 

 "Hootie Who?" 

The small flags were created with some strips of red card stock scraps and then using a square punch to create the little v's in the strip....making small flags.

I am playing along with these current challenges:

MOJO Monday-Sketch

Curtain Call 

  

PS - Still looking for the perfect stamp set for your Valentines cards?  Don't forget about our fabulous 30% discount on A Punny Valentine and We Go Together.  Prices are marked on the website and are available until February 14, 2014 or as supplies last.

Colour Me & The Alley Way BIC Challenge {We Click}

This week at Colour Me, we are using Gumball Green, Blushing Bride, Pumpkin Pie & Pool Party ...have fun! I am still their Guest Deisgner and I had fun using these bright colours. I got out some paper and went to town adding lots of layers. Sorry for the dark photo!

I used one of my favourite sets from The Alley Way Stamps. The cool thing is, the colours matched their current BIC Challenge! SO I just had to play along.

Merry Monday #92 {Colours with Ribbon}

This week's Merry Monday Challenge is fabulous and chosen by my teammate, Karen Davis. The inspiration is awesome from the team...they have gone above and beyond!

I love flowers and poinsettias. I just had to have this beautiful poinsettia stamp set from Stampin' Up. I stamped it onto red paper with black ink and then cut it out for some easy paper piecing. Then I added some burlap ribbon, also from Stampin' Up and wrapped some twine around it. And I am REALLY into Sequins these days, so I added a square sequin to the middle of my poinsettia.

Someone did not want me to take a photo of my card...hehehe...she loves the heat from the light tent. Penney is my craftroom helper!

Go and play along with us this week...and we have two new designers joining us too!!!

Fresh Squeezed Stamps Design Team Post & the Curtain Call Challenge

Today is my turn to share a project over at Fresh Squeezed Stamps! I am also playing along with the Curtain Call Colour Challenge!

I am sharing a simple Valentine using the new Fresh Squeezed Stamps set called When Hearts Collide. I love using pink and blues for Valentine Cards...but equally enjoy red and black too!!

I had a great time, inking up the different hearts in this adorable stamp set! Love the sentiment too..and I stamped it twice...once in a light aqua blue and once in black.

   

When Hearts Collide

PS - Still looking for the perfect stamp set for your Valentines cards?  Don't forget about our fabulous 30% discount on A Punny Valentine and We Go Together.  Prices are marked on the website and are available until February 14, 2014 or as supplies last.

Paper Sweeties Release Week Rewind {Masculine Birthday}

Welcome to Day 3 of Release Week at Paper Sweeties! 

This week we have a wonderful set of stamps to share with you! This month's release is so sweet and lovely; I like the sentiments! I think you will too. 

Here is a simple masculine project I made using a glassine bag, some washi tape and one of the fun new Paper Sweeties sets being released. I have said it before but will say it again, I love stamps that fit into my punches and this sweet birthday cake is absolutely perfect!

Come and join our hop to see what the design team has put together for you! 

Blog Hop List:

 Debbie Marcinkiewicz - Paper Sweeties
Amber Kroening
Annette Allen
Annette Witherspoon
Kerin Sylvester

Kristi Schurr
Lesley Croghan <<< You are here

Lisa Elton

Maria Patrick

Michelle Bala

Nancy Penir

Tammy Hobbs

What's New:
Cupcakes & Sprinkles
Sending Sweet Thoughts
Sending Sweet Thoughts Sweet Cuts 
Sweetie Pie
Fresh Baked

Stop on by Paper Sweeties to start the hop!

Here are some of the other projects I shared this week...a recap if you will...

SRM Stickers Design Team Project {Using Muslin Bags & Doilies!)

My new goodies from SRM Stickers arrived yesterday and I could not wait to break them open and play!!! I LOVE the doilies and had to use them right away as well as the Muslin Bags. I stamped on them! WOW! SO cool!!! I created a Valentine's day project with lots of SRM goodness.

Matching set...for my sweetie...I am going to fill that bag with some goodies for him...aka CHOCOLATE!

Close Up of Bag

Close Up of Stamping on the bag!!! I just used regular Stampin' Up Ink in Basic Gray!

Playing with some fun borders and twine...they mix nicely with washi tape!

Here are the supplies I used for my project!

White Lace Doilies - 4" Round 

Muslin Bag/Medium - 4" x 6" 

We've Got Your Border/Valentine

Quick Cards/Be Mine

The Twinery™ Baker's Twine/Charcoal

Playing along with the Curtain Call Challenge-Love Letter!

Paper Sweeties Stamp Release Day #3 {Cupcakes}

Welcome to Day 3 of Release Week at Paper Sweeties! 

This week we have a wonderful set of stamps to share with you! This month's release is so sweet and lovely; I like the sentiments! I think you will too. 

I love CUPCAKES!!! They are always so cute to add to a card!!!

Come and join our hop to see what the design team has put together for you! 

Blog Hop List:

 Debbie Marcinkiewicz - Paper Sweeties
Amber Kroening
Annette Allen
Annette Witherspoon
Kerin Sylvester

Kristi Schurr
Lesley Croghan <<< You are here

Lisa Elton

Maria Patrick

Michelle Bala

Nancy Penir

Tammy Hobbs

What's New:
Cupcakes & Sprinkles
Sending Sweet Thoughts
Sending Sweet Thoughts Sweet Cuts 
Sweetie Pie
Fresh Baked

Stop on by Paper Sweeties to start the hop!

Exciting News and CHA Photos!

I am thrilled to announce that I will be continuing to design for Purple Onion Designs!!! Thank you to Michele for the invite to stay!!!

Here is the 2014 team:

Alice Wertz
Jenn Biederman
Jennifer Roach
Kelly Booth
Simone Schwagler

Helen Cryer

Judith Gowdy

Karin Akesdotter

Kay Miller

Kelly Xenos

Lesley Croghan

Piali Biswas

I am also back from a trip to Anaheim and the CHA. Wow, what an overwhelming experience but I was happy to meet some crafty friends up close and personal.

Here I am, pre-convention, ready to meet some people and to learn!!! 

I was a little nervous!

First off, I headed off to meet the sweet and lovely, Susan McShirley of SRM Stickers. I love being on her design team and was happy to meet this lady in person! She introduced me to everyone and made me feel special. She is genuine and caring.

Then I met Mrs. Sweet (Sweet Stamp Shop) herself! Wow, what a firecracker! Nicole Rixon is one infectious person...positive, upbeat and full of life! I was in awe! I met her fabulous designer, Alyssa and of course, the lovely Dannielle who manages my FUSION team!!!! I was thrilled to hug that girl!! Hooray!!!

I met Ivy at the Lawn Fawn Booth! She was a doll and helped me with my make and take card!!! We had a mutual friend, Amy T....it was cool to chat!

I was so happy to meet Suzanne Bier (a designer for Whimsy & Stars Studio with me) and the lovely Some Odd Girl ladies...what a nice group!!! Their stamps are SO cute!

Tenia and I hooked up briefly at the Convention, she was lovely and introduced me to some other crafters. It was nice to meet her!

And finally I met Leah L'Orange. This gal lives in the US but is originally a Canadian like me. We have chatted online before but I could really see what a gem she is. Down to earth and real! Love this lady. She made me feel welcome. Thanks Leah!!

And finally my design team pal, Stacey. I was so happy to give her a hug. She was on the move all day and we only had a brief visit but it was great!!!!