Hop over for your Wee in Rubber!

I've been holding on to this project for way too long and now is the time!  What better reason to present such a gorgeous stamp than a Release and Hop! Hop Hop Hop like a bunny rabbit over to the Whimsy Stamps Store and take a gander at the great prices on Die cuts, Sentiments and a huge selection of beautiful stamps!

On Sunday I informed all of my lovely followers that Whimsy Stamps is exclusively releasing 6 Sylvia Zet's beautiful Wee Stamps collection in rubber!

Myself and the other Whimsy Stamps DT and some terrific Special Guests have been showcasing these fabulous stamps for the past 3 days, and today we are celebrating their release with a BLOG HOP! We are delighted to welcome our wonderful special guests who are joining the Whimsy DT for this hop - Elaine Hughes, Alberto Gava, Mariska van der Veer, Jacque Beddingfield, Dena Concienne, Tab Robinson and Sylvia Zet herself!

Autumn Happiness ~ Rose's Bike Ride ~ Silver Fairy ~ Sweet Blossom ~ Wee Suzi ~ Winter Fairy

  

  

The hop starts today and ends on Tuesday October 11th at noon EST.

 

For this hop we have 5 different prize draws! One lucky hopper will win the entire new release of 6 stamps. We also have 4 mini candy stops throughout the hop where you can enter to win a new release stamp! I'm not going to tell you where they are, so you'll just have to complete the hop! *hugs*

If you would like to hop along with us today, please CLICK HERE to start the hop at Ann’s blog.

Finally, here is a complete blog hop list in hopping order:

Ann Vento
Chris Olsen
Tammy Louise Cunliffe ~ You Are Here
Debbie Eastman
Dena Concienne
Stephanne Maraver
Sylvia Blum
Jacque Beddingfield
Erin Bailey
Ellie Stover
Mariska van der Veer
Alberto Gava
Simonne Clay
Annika Ryan
Tab Robinson
Sylvia Zet

Thank you so much for hopping with us today and I know you will enjoy all of these fabulous images in the new release!

On to the details of this really great CD gift box I've created, The gift is for that special little girl that you want to give her favorite music, learning or even a movie CD or DVD.  It's a package in itself!

 INGREDIENTS:

Image is Rose's Bike Ride from Sylvia Zet w/Whimsy

Bazzill stock

DP is S.E.I. Claire Charming

Vine Die from Whimsy

Martha Stewart and McGill leaf punches

 MEDIUMS:

Copics and Ranger Distress Ink various

Seat is N5,9

hair is E41,42,50,19,57

dress is YR00,12,14

Bike is E02,7,8

other are C00,1,3,0  baskeet is E50,42,37, 

flowers are R30,81,83,85,89

Signo Ink

Gelly Roll Clear Star

challenges entered:

Crafty Purple Frog ~ Lots of Layers

Meljen ~ Circle and square in same project

Paper Crafting Journey ~ Die Cuts & punches

hCrafts for Eternity ~ Recipe Anything Goes

Cuddly Buddly ~ Babies & Kids

Stampin for the Weekend ~ What a Cutie

2 Sisters ~ Fancy folds

All sorts ~ use at least 5 flowers

Di's digi Design ~ Make Your own flowers

Ginger Loft ~ color Orange

Paper Sundaes ~ lots of layers

Cupcake Inspiration ~ inspiration

Stamptacular Sundays ~ inspiration

Cutie Pie ~ Inspiration

Boys N Berries ~ Bingo bottom row

 EMBELLISHMENTS:

Diamond Stickles

Doily from stash

Lace Borders by Recollections

Pearl String from JoAnn's

Dress It Up buttons

EK Success ~ together Blossoms stickers

Prima Flowers

Shape and magnolia flower hand made

Recollections butterfly

 INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

 I believe that anyone can conquer fear by doing the things he fears to do, provided he keeps doing them until he gets a record of successful experiences behind him. 

                                                                           Eleanor Roosevelt

 Thank you for visiting, P.S. here are some pinches from my other two sneak peeks in case you missed them!
Winter Fairy

and Silver Fairy

Pin Ups for the Holidays!

Happy Friday to all my friends out there, I hope your week has gone well!  Today we have another challenge at Wags 'n Whisker but it is such a special occasion because they are releasing their Pin~ups as Digi's.  I've made a  Christmas card to add to my crafting sale inventory!  Hope you enjoy it!

Stop over at the Challenge this week we want you to show us 

"ANYTHING HAND MADE"

I had to cover alot of the knit lace due to my inexperience, but I intend to practice!

And stop into my team mates blogs and leave them a hug as well!  See you there!  Here are the details of my Christmas card:

 INGREDIENTS:

Bazzill stock

DP is Basic Grey "Jovial"

Wags 'n Whiskers image "Marilyn"

NB classic oval large
NB classic oval scallop
filmstrip Sentiment from Raindrop Echo design w Whimsy
Filmstrip Die from Whimsy
Studio G cards for crafting

 MEDIUMS: 

Copics:  E00,11,R20

R35,37,39

BG0000 BG05

N0,1,3,7,9

Ranger Distress Ink : Vintage Photo, Black Soot

Challenges entered:
Simon Says Challenge~Anything Goes
Creative Belli ~ Paper Piercing

 EMBELLISHMENTS:

Handmade attempted knit trim

Prima Calypso Tin poinsettia
ribbon from stash

 INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:

If you can't be them, make them! (went for humor again!)

 Thank you for visiting, 

Two for the price!

I'm happy to say that I have another piece of inspiration to share with you today, but I'm ... well ... not to happy with making cards with limited embellishments!  I have, however, tried very hard this month to create outside the box and get out of my comfort zone ~ so this fit right in!

The image from Bugaboo, is simply darling!  Has a completely practical purpose and really hip!  I've had the card done for 3 days now... and 2 people want it!  I always try to think of the cards purpose and usability.  What occasions do people look for a really special card and I think baby showers are right up there with Weddings and anniversaries!  Who doesn't want the best card to go with that special gift?  I hope you all enjoy the card, it was very good for me to make it!

Today at the Stamping with the Dragon Challenge blog we have a great new challenge for you!

our Sponsor

So if you would like to have a chance to win 7 images from Bugaboo all you will have to do is to create a card using the following Recipe...... 

                                                              3 Pattern Papers
                                                              3 Embellishments
                                                              1 boarder

    

Come by and visit the Inspiration from the Dragon DT . . . join in on the fun and win a great prize!  I can't wait to see your creations!

 INGREDIENTS: 

Bazzill Stock

image is Bugaboo "Shopping for two"

Sentiment is Bugaboo

The Paper Studio DP

Misc DP from stash

Spellbinders Nestabilities Dies: Scalloped Circles Large, Standard circles Large

MEDIUMS:

Copic markers:  E0000,E00,E11,E01,E41,E42,E19,RV0000,RV00,B91,

R20,R22,R24,YG91,YG95,YG97

Signo White ink pen

Tim Holtz Ranger Distress  ink:  Spun Sugar and Worn Lipstick

Gelly Roll clear star pen

Dimensional liquid

 EMBELLISHMENTS: 

Treasure matters ~ Something old something new heart ring and charm from my friend Lacey Thanks!

Bazzill basic paper half the edge card stock strips

Spare parts the Paper Studios flower ribbon brads

Crystal stickers glitter dome by Mark Richards

Challenges entered:
Inky Impressions ~ Recipe
Stamping Scrapping ~ Anything Goes

 INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: 

May a rainbow run beside you in a sky that's always blue.

 Thank you for visiting,

 

Hoot, Hoot! GDT spot!

This has been a great Tuesday!  Thanks for joining me again and Hi to all my friends and family!

A few weeks ago I found a great challenge called Creative Craft World and entered a project that took top 3 placement and to my surprise and excitement, they invited me to be a guest designer for this weeks challenge sponsored by Whimsie Doodles.

This Hoot Hooray Owl image is graduating and celebrating the occasion like so many of our kids this summer.  It was truly a pleasure and such great experience as I don't do animal figures often! Practice makes perfect.

Stop by the challenge and enter your projects for some great prizes, you'll see some great inspiration from some extremely talented ladies!  I'll see ya there!  Thanks again for the opportunity!


On to the details of my newest piece of greeting art.

INGREDIENTS: 

Whimsie Doodles Hoot Hooray

Raindrop Echo Design Sentiment w/ Whimsy

Bazzill Stock

We R Memory "flower Frenzy "Grandma's kitchen DP

My Minds Eye "Fresh Mother" Street Market 29th DP

My Minds Eye Deena's Penny Lane "Tiny Dancer DP

 MEDIUMS: 

Ranger Distress ink:  Black Soot, Crushed Olive, Wild Honey, Spun Sugar

Copic markers: C00,C1,C2,C3,C4,C5,

R17,RV00,

E41,E42,E50,E33,E35,E37,E21,E11,YR14,YR15,YR65

 EMBELLISHMENTS: 

Bo Bunny - Jewels 

Prima flowers

WOC flowers

Royal Coat Dimensional liquid

Stickels glitter "Diamond and Fruit Punch"

Challenges entered into: 
Crafty Catz Weekly ~ Summer colors
Digi's with Attitude ~ Anything goes
Stamp Something ~ Digi Day
Ooh La La ~ Summer flowers

 INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: 

 Thank you for visiting,

 

Free to be married 25 years!

Happy "belated" Independence Day to all my friends and family!   Both of my karate guys were in the parade yesterday and as I was watching the four year old twins today, I was unable to join them.  However, as you know, it's not so interesting if you aren't participating!    Today is a little shorter post but I do want to share something near and dear to my heart at the end of the post . . . so please keep reading!

Today at Top Tip Tuesday we have a "Wedding/Anniversary" challenge that starts today that will be sponsored by both:

Also, there is a tutorial on a fabulous "easy" exploding box from Leanne at the Top Tip Tuesday Challenge.  Just wait till you see this gorgeous work!

On to the details of my newest piece of greeting art.  I made this with specific desires of a patron that has to give a gift for a 25th Wedding Anniversary and as this is the Silver one, here you go:

 INGREDIENTS: 

Paper mache frame

DP from stash

The Crafty Pad Sentiment digi stamp "with Love tag"

Bazzill card stock black behind tag

 MEDIUMS: 

Only printer ink

 EMBELLISHMENTS:

Pearled Ribbon from Offray 

Recollections Pearl stickers

Stickles "Silver Glitter"

Celebrate it Holiday Ribbon

Satin Ribbon by Offray

Floral pearls from stash

Charm from stash

Please don't forget to stop by for both inspiration and a challenge, I would love you to visit and enter your projects! 

 INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: 

I've been blessed with a lovely daughter that dated a courageous young man named Chris Oaks in High School.  

Since graduating in 2009, Chris joined our armed forces in Afghanistan, and returned to us 2 days ago, in what looks to be a permanently paralyzed condition at the age of 20!  

The "return home" event was covered by Channel 7 Action news, and the address location for donations to support the modifications to his families home and the video can be found HERE.  

I know that this news is not new as it happens all too often, however, never so close to me.  As much as we would appreciate any and all donations, I mainly wanted to show my support and gratitude to such a wonderful and truly beautiful young man that I am blessed to know personally.  These are the men that keep us safe and free!  

Thank you Chris and Welcome Home!

Thank you for visiting,

 

Teddy Bear Daddy!

I know June 19th is Fathers Day this year, but because a challenge forced me to wait two extra weeks to post my parents Anniversary card, I thought I would surprise him early for this holiday!    It's a good day to have a new challenge with Sentimental Sundays  sponsored by Meljens Designs and a free digi sentiment from Karen.  They want to see all your father's day creations with an image + sentiment.

I wanted to do this especially for Daddy because he LOVES his tea!  He never hunted, fished, watched races, golfed, watched or followed sports of any kind or any of the other average stuff a dad does.  He was an extremely hard working Die Sinker that put in 14 hour days, but always found a way to be home for church and ice cream on Sundays.  Taught me everything I know about cars, history and being proud to be me.  His hugs were always a necessity just before bed time, Thanks DADDY!  Love You!

On to this really fun project, I learned how to make a tea bag holding card through my new team mate Heike, thanks!  Great job on the tutorial.  All I had to do after assembly was decorate it and fill'r up!   I did that with a really "Over the Top" cute Meljen digi image and Sentiment exclusively at Whimsy and 4 flavors of tea I'm sure he'll love.  Also I wanted it to have a child like "colored with crayons" look so it resembled something given by a child with honest to goodness effort involved
.

Don't forget to hop over and get inspired by the talented Design team at Sentimental Sundays and show me what you can create for your special Father!

INGREDIENTS:
Bazzill stock
Creative Imaginations "Old Guys Rule"
Kaiser Craft "Australia
Spellbinders Nestabilities die cut "Ovals large"
Recollections "Purple Daze Bare"
Canvas Kraft tags & ties
Texture fades embossing envelope "Rays"

MEDIUMS:
Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Inks: faded jeans, tumbled glass, wild honey, walnut stain, antique linen, worn lipstick dry brushed
Copic markers : E00,E02,E11,E19,C00,C1,B42 shading and ground
Black pigment pen for dots and dashes .25mm

Tag for message to Dad

Entered into challenges:


CRAFT ~ fathers day
CropStop ~ Embossing
Delightful Challenges ~ fathers day
Paperplay ~ fathers day
The Paper Variety ~ important male
Magic in the Air/Paper Cupcakes ~ masculine
The Shabby Tea Room ~ embossing dry
Woodware USA ~ masculine
The Pixie Cottage ~ special shaped card
The Stamping Boutique ~ masculine
Wee Memories ~ Anything Goes
Casual Fridays ~ button,dies, emboss
The Sisterhood ~ fathers/men
Crafting for all seasons ~ Fathers
2 Sisters ~ 3,2,1
Papertake weekly ~ Anything Goes
Ladybug Crafts ~ male
Crazy 4 challenges ~ fathers day

EMBELLISHMENTS:

Dress It Up Buttons "Crayons" and "Stars"
Ribbon from stash

The binder here provides with title and project stability!

INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT FOR THE DAY:


My Dad, even working all day and half the night, made the time to influence what type of adult I became!  All the good ones do!

Thank you for visiting,