Fairy -- Daphne

This beautiful fairy, Daphne, comes from Kraftin' Kimmie. I just love how her dress looks as though it is made of leaves or beautiful petals. Next time I will use a different flowery color for her. Wishing you all a great week.Project Materials: Cardstock(Bazzill, Bling, Neenah); Stamps (Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps); Ink (Memento,Colorbox Chalk); Die Cut (Nestabilities); Punch (Creative Memories); Buttons(Jesse James); Adhesives (Pop dots, Glue dots, Glue all);

Zelda the Zombie

Happy Monday everyone! I got this adorable stamp from Kraftin' Kimmie's Moonlight Whispers line of stamps. She's called Zelda the Zombie. I just love their halloween stamps. They have some great designs by artist Annie Rodrigue. I got several of them that I will share with you as the holiday approaches.For now, let's enjoy this one! Project Supplies: Cardstock (Bazzill, Bazzill Dots, Neenah); Stamps (Kraftin Kimmie Stamps, Saying-Studio G); Border Punch (Martha Stewart); Brads (unknown--making memories?); Ink (Memento, Colorbox Chalk); Color (Copic Markers); Adhesives (Pop dots, Glue All); Die Cut (Nestabilities);

Tilda and Friend

Here's a cute card of Tilda and her friend. I made this card for a friend of mine as a get well card. I am sending it out this week to her. I know she likes pigs, so I thought this card would special. Hope that you all have a great week. I can't believe we are about to start Sept.I know so much is going on for all of you. I have a dear cousin going in for more testing this week, again for cancer on the 2nd. Her birthday is today! She's now 20 years old. Please pray for her this week, her name is Sylvia.

Also--wonderful blog candy--scroll down to the Aug 17th entry, I have added new winners to the current list. Winners listed are still eligible for the grand prize. 2 people will be drawn and each will receive a full size sheet of rubber stamps from Sweet Pea stamps. (Winner's list is at the bottom of the Aug 17th blog entry). Still time to sign up, I will pick grand prize winners next week!!

Project Materials: Cardstock(Bazzill, Neenah); Printed Cardstock (Pressed Petals); Vellum Printed Paper (JoAnns); Rubber Stamp (Tilda-Magnolia Rubber Stamps); Border Punch(Martha Stewart); Flower (Imaginescense); Brad (Target, Making Memories); Ink (Memento); Color (Copic Markers); Adhesive (Popdots, Glue All);

Gimme a kiss

You just gotta love this fun image from artist Lisa Victoria. This adorable stamp is called Daphne's Dilema. I can just chuckle while I imagine the sweet talk this frog is trying to give to this girl. This stamp comes on plate #49 and has the cutest saying to go with it! "Sometimes, you have to kiss a few frogs to find a prince." You don't see this saying on my card above as I used it on the inside of my card. On the front of this card, I used some great sayings that come from other plates of Sweet Pea Stamps "Enchantment" from plate #38 and "Sending you O's & X's" from Gum Drop Gang's Be Mine sheet. I hope you all have an enchanting day!

Project Materials: Cardstock (Bazzill, DCWV, Neenah); Rubber Stamps(Sweet Pea Stamps); Buttons (Grandmas Button Bag); Ink (Memento, Colorbox Chalk); Adhesives (Popdots, Glue all, Glue Dots); Color (Copic Markers); Die Cut (Nestabilities);

******Sweet Pea PHOTO CONTEST HINT----I always was a sports fan.......

Halloween Card in Cat theme.....

Back to the Halloween theme, it's our friend Scaredy cat visiting his pal Fray D. Cat's grave. I don't know who made the cat image, but it's so cute. I think it's a TAC stamp. If you know, drop me a comment. Hope your week has gone well.If you haven't signed up for the blog candy, be sure to go down to the Aug 17th entry and sign up! More winners have been picked, so check the list (in the last paragraph of the Aug 17th entry).

Project Materials: Cardstock (California Paper, Neenah, Archivers); Stamps (Cat-TAC (I think); Scaredy Cat-Sweet Pea Stamps; Skull-Kraftin' Kimmie); Ink (Memento, Colorbox Chalk); Adhesives (Pop Dots, Glue All); Die Cuts (Nestabilities); Color (Copic Markers);

Whimsy Cat

Well after posting a cute dog yesterday I thought I should follow up with a funny card using a cat stamp today. This stamp comes from Whimsy stamps. This cat is not behaving very well, I suppose if I owned this fish I would be pretty unhappy about now.

Project Materials: Cardstock (Bazzill, Neenah); Ink (Memento, Colorbox Chalk); Rubber Stamps (Whimsy Stamps); Cardstock sticker (Doodlebug); Die Cut (Nestabilities); Adhesives (Pop dots, Glue All); Color (Copic Markers);

Sweet Sniffs of a flower

Here's a great stamp from Whipper Snapper called Sweet Sniffs of Spring. I know it's hardly spring time now, but I do love this cute dog. Now that I walk everyday, I see a lot of dogs, both in their yards that I pass by and being walked with their owners. Pretty much the same ones as I have been going 7 days a week for about 5 months now.

Here's something to make you wag your tail and be happy---some stamping supplies--will announce new winners today, so check the blog candy announcement on Aug 17th--if you haven't signed up, you can still do so!!! Just add a comment to Aug 17th blog posting. You can also click the link in the upper right column to get to it!

Project Materials: Cardstock (California Paper Goods, Bazzill, AC Metallic, Neenah); Rubber Stamp (Whipper Snapper-Doggie; others-Studio G); Buttons (American Traditional); Ink (Memento, Versamark); Adhesives (Glue all, Glue Dots, Pop Dots);

Hello Scarecrow!

Well, it's time to go back to the Halloween themed cards with this wonderful design from I Brake for Stamps. I just love this scarecrow stamp and the saying comes off the brand new halloween sheet that was just released. I have more Halloween cards that will be posted soon using goodies off of this sheet!I hope all of you guys are being inspired to start making your Halloween cards soon. Be sure to use your coupon at the I Brake for stamps store, its SAVE10HOLLEY

Project Materials: Cardstock(Bazzill, Neenah, Hobby Lobby); Ink (Memento); Rubber Stamps (I Brake For Stamps); Ribbon (Michaels); Flowers (Prima); Bling (Martha Sterwart); Adhesives (Ribbon Glue, Pop Dots, Glue All); Color (Copic Markers); Die Cut (Nestabilities);

Happy Birthday, Sister!

Here's a new stamp called Lil' Lolita from Tickled Pink stamps. Her name is Willow. I just love this stamp and made this card to send Sweet Wishes out to my sister Hallie for her Birthday today!! Hope she has a wonderful day.If you haven't signed up for the blog candy, be sure to scroll down to the Aug 17th entry and leave a comment to be eligible for one of the great prizes! (NOTE: new winners have been announced, so you may wanna go check the winner list!)

Project Materials: Cardstock (Bazzill, AC Metallic, Neenah); Rubber Stamps (Lil Lolita Willow-Tickled Pink Stamps; Sweet Wishes-Sweet Pea Stamps); Border Punch(EK Success); Ink (Memento, Colorbox Chalk); Color (Copic Markers); Adhesives (Pop dots, Glue All);

Some day a Prince will come

Here's adorable Tilda holding a sweet frog, but will she kiss him? I dunno, as a little girl I am not so sure I would have done that. But, at that age, I don't think I would have dressed up as a princess either. Was never really my style.I hope you are all having a wonderful weekend and are getting ready for the week to come. I know all the kids here in TX will be starting school this week.

Have you signed up for the blog candy? I am giving away a lot of prizes!! Scroll down to the Aug 17th blog entry and be sure to sign up by leaving a comment!

Project Materials: Cardstock (Bazzill, Hobby Lobby, Neenah); Stamps (Tilda-Magnolia Rubber Stamps; Saying-Sweet Pea Stamps); Ink (Memento); Borders(K&Company); Adhesives (Pop dots, Glue All); Die Cuts (Nestabilites);

Always Look Up

Well another weekend is here. I hope you have some great plans. Here's a great card with some beautiful stamps from I Brake for Stamps. The image comes from the Einstein sheet made by StampinBack. You can find the saying under the Phrases category (click here).

Next time you go to the I Brake for Stamps store be sure to use the coupon and save some $$ the coupon code is SAVE10HOLLEY

Also--if you haven't signed up for the Blog candy, there's still plenty of time to sign up, lots of prizes to win and two huge sheets of rubber stamps will be given away as grand prizes. Scroll down to the Aug 17th blog entry and leave a comment.

Project Materials: Cardstock (Bazzill, Neenah); Stamps(I Brake For Stamps); Ink (Memento, Colorbox Chalk); Adhesives (Pop dots, Glue All); Color (Copic Markers);

Meet Shy Ann

Here's an adorable new stamp named Shy Ann. She's from Whimsy Stamps. What a dear fairy she is. I just had to color her in blue. She makes me think of a little tinkerbelle who'd be going around the flowers and enjoying the spring.Project Materials: Cardstock (Pressed Petals, Neenah, DCWV, Unknown); Rubber Stamp (Whimsy Shy Ann; Saying-I Brake for Stamps); Ink (Memento, Colorbox Chalk); Flowers (Prima); Brads (Basic Grey); Die Cut border(Martha Stewart); Adhesives (Pop dots, Glue All); Color (Copic Markers);

If you haven't signed up for the blog candy, I will be giving away several sheets of brand new rubber stamps plus a prize a day!! Go down to the Aug 17th entry and leave a comment. Check it every day to see the announcement and find out if you are a winner!! (Note, daily winners are still eligible to be a grand prize winner--and I will mail all prizes out to any country!!)

Halloween Card

Have a 'boo'tiful day! I think this image from Elaine Cox is just beautiful! Right now, I am getting ready for the fall season by making many Halloween theme cards for friends and family. I am just loving Sweet Pea's stamps in this area. This wonderful stamp makes stunning cards.

I used a dark green card to match the witch's dress and a grey color to use for the cat, her eyes, and parts of her hair. This stamp comes from Plate #52 and is called Kitty Pumpkin Witch. The cute saying actually comes from a sheet of stamps designed by Samantha Rawlings Plate 62. I added some beautiful Bazzill Ribbon and Making Memories ribbon embellishment to finish off the card's design. If you haven't yet signed up for the blog candy, be sure to scroll down to the Aug 17th entry now!

Project Materials: Cardstock (Bazzill, Neenah); Stamps(Sweet Pea Stamps); Ink (Memento, Colorbox Chalk); Ribbon (Bazzill); Embellishment(Making Memories); Adhesives (Pop dots, Glue all, Ribbon Glue); Color (Copic Markers)

Cute little witch

Here's an adorable little witch with her little owlie friend. I know it seems way too early to be making Halloween cards, but it's just a hop, skip, and a jump away so I have started mine to get them made early this year. Perhaps I will inspire some of my stamping friends to make theirs early too! If you missed yesterday's post, be sure to scroll down a little as I have offered some great gifts of Blog candy and all you need to do is sign up for a chance to win, read the info on the Aug 17th posting!Project Materials: Cardstock (California Paper Company, Neenah, DCWV Metallic); Rubber Stamps (CC Designs witch; Happy Halloween, Ghost-Sweet Pea Stamps); Ink (Memento, Colorbox Chalk Black, Versamark); Color (Copic Markers); Adhesives (Pop dots, Glue All);

BLOG CANDY CELEBRATION!!!

Yesterday was a very special day for me. My official 6 month anniversary following double brain surgery. I have been completely seizure free and healthy since. It has been truly amazing!! The time has come for a blog candy celebration!! WOO HOO! I have TWO full sized sheets of rubber from Sweet Pea stamps to give away. They are brand new wonderful prizes. I will pick two people who leave comments on this posting. Each winner will get one new sheet of rubber stamps. (It is shown below which sheets I have, but will be picked randomly which of the sheets you get.) PLEASE leave your email when you comment so I have a way of contacting you at the end of the contest. You are eligible no matter where you live (outside the USA is fine!!), as long as I can mail the rubber stamps to you!!

There's other prizes for other things, including a Beautiful brand new Rachelle Anne Miller Stampavie stamp called "Lily-Magic Fairy" and some other brand new goodies that will be given as people leave comments based on how many sign ups we have and other fun numbers that will be designed to win prizes. These secondary prize winners will still be eligible for the grand prize(s) of one of the full size sheets of Sweet Pea Rubber Stamps.

The First Sheet is called Samatha Rawlings Little Sweethearts Sheet 2(click the name to see an image of the stamps)

The 2nd Sheet comes from Sweet Pea artist Elaine Cox and is Sheet 9 Plate 59 (Click the name to see an line image of the stamps)Please start signing up now by leaving a comment on this posting. I would love to see everyone promote this special on their yahoo group or blog. The contest will end on Sunday, Sept 5th! At 12noon. By Sunday evening, I will do the drawing. So get all your stamping buddies to sign up.

As winners occur....I will make postings here: (updated 8/23)
and the first winner is........DAWN (Craftkitty for being the first to post--she will get the Rachelle Anne Miller stamp (and is still eligible for the grand prizes)......the second winner is ANNIKA for being the first international poster--she will get a brand Sweet Pea stamp!.......for being poster #6 on my 6 month anniversary the next winner of 6 UM packs of Sandy Lion Embellisments is Juanita C!!.......New Pack of Brenda Walton Page Tabs (see here) is Audrey Huffman.....Scrapping Book(softbound"Make a Heritage Scrapbook") winner is Sherrell..... NEW winners Shell in Alaska--new pack of Queen&Co brads called SWAK(Shaped brads)......Jessica L a UM saying stamp from Stampin Bella "life is a party".....more winners are coming!

The following prizes haven't been announced yet: Sheet of Sweet Pea stamps Elaine Cox designs (shown in photo), Sheet of Sweet Pea Stamps Samatha Rawlings Designs, Brand new set of Pink Paislee Clear Stamps "On Schedule", Brand New TAC Set Birthday Girl (Rubber only 5 stamps), Brand New October Afternoon Clear Stamp Set "Home Sweet Home", 5 Brand new packages of Heidi Grace Rubons, Grab bags 5 UM rubber stamps

Let them eat cake!

Here's a little celebration card! I am hoping for good news today as it will be my official 6 month Doctor's appointment following brain surgery. I look forward to hearing what the doctor has to say. I must say I feel like it has been a lot longer than 6 months at this point. I hope to hear good news. I will be sure to report back later.Project Materials: Cardstock (Bazzill, Neenah); Stamp (Kraftin' Kimmie Rubber Stamps); Ink (Memento); Flowers (Prima); Bling(Martha Stewart); Border Punch (EK Success); Color (Copic Markers); Celebrate(unknown); Adhesives (Pop dots, Glue All);

Sunday Card

Here's a special Sunday card. These beauties come from I Brake for Stamps. I love these sweet children praying. I know I often post an angel card on Sunday, but to the Lord these innocent little children are little angels. Huge thanks for all the wonderful prayers that have gone out this week and will continue to pray for all those who need prayers.If you need special prayers, just leave a comment here and I will be happy to add you to the prayer list.

Project Materials: Card (DCWV); Cardstock (Bazzill, Archivers, Neenah); Stamps (I Brake For Stamps); Ink (Memento); Buttons (American Traditional, Jesse James); Flower (Prima); Adhesives (Pop dots, Glue Dots, Glue All); Color (Copic Markers);

Fairy Sweet

You're Fairy Sweet! Here's a cutie from Pink Cat Studios to let everyone know how Fairy Sweet they are. Thanks so much for all your support and love recently!

Project Materials: Cardstock (Bazzill, Archivers, Neenah); Stamps(Pink Cat Studios); Ink (Memento); Color (Copic Markers); Flowers (Prima); Brads (Making Memories, Basic Grey); Border Punch (EK Success); Adhesives (Pop Dots, Glue All);

Bee Happy!

Happy Friday!! Here's an adorable pair from Whiff of Joy. So sweet. Doesn't it just make you want to bee happy? Sure does for me. I guess I have been floating around on cloud 9 for a while now. Wonderful husband, wonderful health, it's all wonderful!!! I try to just focus on that side of life. As is true with the rest of you, so many other things in life are so stressful!Please big prayers for my sister who will be having an operation today, my cousin who still has an unknown medical issue, family who is in turmoil and those surrounding me who have their own medical issues. I don't wish to publish their names here, but the Lord knows who they are and what they need so your prayers are appreciated. Big hugs!!

Project Materials: Cardstock(Bazzill, Archivers, AC Metallic, Neenah); Stamp (Whiff of Joy-Mr and Mrs Foxglove; Bee and Bee trail--unknown); Ink (Memento, Colorbox Chalk); Adhesives (Pop dots, Glue All); Color (Copic Markers);

Celebrate your new home!

Here's a quick and cute little card I made for a family member who just got her first house. What a wonderful special occasion. I made this card along with a cute vellum quote inside about making your house into your home and a spot for a house warming gift.Project Materials: Cardstock (Bazzill, DCWV, AC Metallic); Quote (Vellum-DCWV); Buttons (Grandma's Button Bag); Metal(Moving Embellishments-Hot off the Press); Adhesive (Pop dots, Glue Dots, Glue All);

Dark Sirene

This beauty comes from Sweet Pea stamps and is named Dark Sirene. I just love her. She is one of ching chou kiuk's Fantasy Collection. I can't believe another week is already on Wed. Time flies. Hope your week is going by wonderfully!
Project Materials: Cardstock(Paper Studio, AC Metallic, Bazzill, Neenah); Stamp (Sweet Pea Stamps); Ink (Memento); Border (Doodlebug); Adhesives (Pop dots, Glue All); Color (Copic Markers);

Thank You!!

Hi everyone! Can't believe we are already in another week. I know I posted thanks yesterday, but again here's more thanks with good news that the cancer biopsy turned out to be negative. So, that's great news. Of course that puts everything back to square one, but at least there's one less thing to worry about. Thanks so much for your thoughts and prayers. Continue to pray for her and her family. Hugs!!Project Materials: Cardstock (Bazzill Bling, Paper Studio, Neenah); Ink (Memento); Stamp (Whipper Snapper); Flowers (Flora Doodle); Adhesives (Pop dots, Glue All); Color (Copic Markers);

It's Little Red Riding Hood

Here's another one of Kraftin' Kimmie's new stamps, this one is Little Red Riding Hood. I just love the work from their Artist. This stamp is super cute! I did this card with beautiful papers from the Paper Temptress, the list of papers used is included in the product materials.

Huge thanks to everyone for all their prayers for the family members who are having surgery and biopsies. If you would like to be added to my prayer list, please leave a comment and I will add you to the prayer list. Big hugs to all!

Project Materials: Cardstocks(Paper Temptress--Spirit Red Feltweave, Heavenly White, Retro Black Glossy Lustre); Stamps (Girl-Kraftin' Kimmie Rubber Stamps; Saying-Sweet Pea Stamps); Ink (Memento, Colorbox Chalk); Adhesives (Pop dots, glue all); Color (Copic Markers);

Let your hair down!

Hello all! Hope you are having a wonderful day today. Here's a great image that was just put out from Kraftin' Kimmie. I love this girl, she's the artist depiction of a fairy tale. I used to have long beautiful hair that I always braided. Ahhhh. I cut off almost 2 foot worth and donated it right before the brain surgery. Now I have NO seizures. Now that's what I call a good trade!
Project Materials: Cardstock(Bazzill, AC Mettalic); Rubber Stamps (Kraftin Kimmie); Flowers (Prima); Ink (Memento, Colorbox Chalk); Brads (Making Memories); Adhesives(Pop dots, Glue All); Color (Copic Markers);

Bear Hugs to you!

Sending out some Teddy Bear hugs today! I have family moving into their new house and others who are getting ready for surgery. Wishing them the best outcome. I am planning a trip to go visit them and looking forward to it. This cute Teddy Bear is from Stampavie. It hasn't been a truly super hot summer until now. I think it might have felt like it before, but after yesterday, i realize that NOW it is really a hot summer.Project Materials: Card(Studio G); Paper (Bazzill, Neenah); Ink (Memento, Colorbox Chalk); Stamp (Bear-Stampavie; saying, paw--unknown --but I think TAC); Adhesives (Pop dots, Glue All); Color (Copic Markers);

Black and White

Some fun is in black and white (with a few gray tones). Here's a Wings card that I made with stamps from I Brake for Stamps. I highlighted it with some fun flowers and glittery cardstock. Be sure to use the coupon code next time you go to I Brake For Stamps to save on your order! (see the link in the right hand column);

Project Materials: Cardstock (Archivers, DCWV, Neenah); Stamps (I Brake for Stamps); Ink (Memento); Flowers (Making Memories, Prima); Brads (Making Memories); Pearls (Archivers); Adhesives (Popdots, Glue all, Glue dots);

You're a Hoot!

Hello! Hope you are all having a wonderful day! This card uses a wonderful stamp from Sweet Pea artist Elaine Cox called Blue Nocturne. I love the look of this stamp and if you have seen the original, you will see how different it looks here based on the colors chosen here.I used dotted swiss paper from Bazzill, embossed line paper from AC, shiny ribbons from Michaels and large flowers. My coloring is done with Copic Markers. The saying comes off of Plate #40 from Elaine Cox as well. The buttons come from American Traditional and are mounted using glue dots.

Wishing you all a happy day!

Project Materials: Cardstock(Bazzill Swiss, Neenah, AC Metallic); Stamps(Sweet Pea Rubber Stamps); Ink (Memento); Buttons (American Traditional); Flowers (Hobby Lobby, Prima); Ribbon (Michaels); Brad (Making Memories); Adhesives (Ribbon Glue, Pop Dots, Glue Dots, Glue All);

Sweet Little Tilda

Wednsday's card has little Tilda looking for you. She's such a cutie. I added a Greek Proverb on vellum paper "A heart that loves is always young" I hope all of you have a young heart. If not, you need to reach out to those around you and make it younger. Sometimes I just look around and see all sorts of things I love. The world can be an amazing place. Stop for a moment and just look around. The other night I was doing my 2 hour walk and stopped for a moment to watch a small owl hooting in a tree. What a delight. The smallest things should make one smile.

Project Materials: Cardstock(Bazzill, Pressed Petals, Neenah); Stamp(Tilda: Magnolia); Ink (Memento); Buttons (American Crafts); Brads (Bazzill); Saying (JoAnns); Border (Doodlebug Designs); Color (Copic Markers); Adhesives (Glue All, Pop Dots);

Believe in Yourself

Wishing you all a great Tuesday. We have finally hit the 100s here, but are blessed with a low humidity which actually makes the temperature feel much nicer. I managed a two hour walk last night and hardly felt as hot as previous evenings. Here's a sunflower for all of you. They are growing so tall around here, some people have their whole yards covered in them, taller than even me. It's unusual to see as normally summer gets too hot for them to make it unless the person waters them (which most don't).
Project Materials: Card (Westrim); Cardstock(Bazzill, Neenah); Embossing (Cuttlebug); Stamp (CC Designs); Ink (Memento, Colorbox Chalk); Brad (Bo Bunny); Metallic (Making Memories); Buttons (Grandma's Button Bag); Flowers (Prima); Adhesives (Pop Dots, Glue All, Glue Dots); Color (Copic Markers);

Hero Arts Peacock

Happy Monday! Hope you had a wonderful weekend. Here's an adorable peacock stamp from Hero Arts. This stamp is one of the new style (cling mounted) they are selling. I love the style of these stamps and often search through the cling mounted stamps when shopping prior to wood mounted or (my least favorites) the clear style photo polymer stamps.I really just love the rubber stamps better and the cushion helps the images stamp better and more evenly. This bottom stamp is a saying made by Chatter Box. Wishing you all a Happy Monday!

Project Materials: Carstock (Bazzill, DCWV, Neenah); Flowers (Prima); Stamps (Hero Arts, Chatter Box); Ink (Memento, Colorbox Chalk); Bling (Michaels); Color (Copic Markers); Adhesives (Pop dots, Glue Dots, Glue All);

Sunday Angel Card

Here's something I haven't posted in a while, a Sunday Angel Card. Sorry if you have missed this tradition that I always used to do. I was making cards on Friday night and really wanted to make an angel card just for today. Here's a thought for this weekend "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6"I hope this weekend has been wonderful for you. Hope you are feeling refreshed and ready for a new month as well as this coming week. Many blessings to you!

Project Materials: Cardstock (Bazzill, Neenah); Stamp (Whipper Snapper); Ink (Memento, Colorbox Chalk); Flowers (Prima); Buttons (Jesse James, misc); Vellum Saying (JoAnns); Sticker (Hobby Lobby); Adhesives (Pop dots, Glue All, Glue dots); Color (Copic Markers); Punch (Creative Memories);