Keep Calm and Shop ON

Sharing this awesome CoCo Palm Studio girl today.  She's too beautiful. I just love these lady stamps from this store on Etsy.  I had to add a couple of buttons and some Turkish lace to finish off this card today.

Question of the day, ???

Do you have a like to emboss?  use embossing folders? brass stencils?

You can check the current winner list HERE!  

Currently no prizes for Feb 8th to 18th contest, go back and comment there if you haven't yet!

If you haven't signed up on the Feb 1st posting, be sure to go there, CLICK HERE as prizes are drawn from that list everyday as well.

Once you choose HOPE

Here's a gorgeous animal stamp from Limited Runs.  I am so excited that they are a prize sponsor this month.  They have a wonderful selection of stamps in all sorts of categories.  This stamp is called  Sweet Dear, you can find it on this page HERE.  I added a great sentiment, Once you choose HOPE, anything is possible.  I think my successful surgeries prove that!

Question of the day, ???

Which of the fun animal stamps on this page (HERE) is your favorite?

Personally, in addition to this deer of course, I just LOVE that little hamster, the squirrel #2 and the sweet pony.

You can check the current winner list HERE!  

Currently no prizes for Feb 10th to 17th contest, go back and comment there if you haven't yet!

If you haven't signed up on the Feb 1st posting, be sure to go there, CLICK HERE as prizes are drawn from that list everyday as well.

Buzzed

This card really doesn't have anything to do with the theme this month, but I just adore this hilarious stamp set from Rabbit Hole Designs.  Their funny coffee theme stamps are great.  LOVE IT.

Question for the day, ???

what is your least favorite stamp theme, those stamps you know you won't use....

I don't use alphabet stamps.  I rarely use scenery stamps and I don't tend to use flower stamps that often, unless they really just grab me.  I prefer cute to realistic.  I also don't tend to make Christmas cards, it's just too overwhelming, but I love Halloween!

You can check the current winner list HERE!  

Currently no prizes for Feb 9th to 15th contest, go back and comment there if you haven't yet!

If you haven't signed up on the Feb 1st posting, be sure to go there, CLICK HERE as prizes are drawn from that list everyday as well.

Miss Bee Hippo

Here's an awesome card using a beautiful image from Sandra Caldwell.  This image is called 2913 Miss Bee Hippo.  I created this card for the wonderful contest sponsored at Your Scrapbook Place Blog this month using Sandra Caldwell images.  If you use a Sandra Caldwell image you can join in any of our Sandra Caldwell contests including:  Sandra Caldwell's favorite, Holley's Favorite, John's Favorite, Best Celebration theme, Best overall card,  Best Coloring, Best Embellishments, and any other categories decided  (hmmm, I am thinking of categories?  fun card shape, best black and white, ….) 

Else, you are welcome to enter any card you make in the the contest for a random drawing for a digi prize for 1 free image from Sandra.  If you use an image from Sandra, you get two entries into the drawing.  I hope you will drop over to Your Scrapbook Place and join in the contest!

Question of the day, ?????

which of the images at Sandra's store, Babycakes DND on Etsy is your favorite?

not counting all the wonderful stamps I have, the new stamps in her store that are on my list to get next are 2884 Bee in a Jar,  1932 Old Lady big girl pants, and 2904 Bee a Sunflower.

You can check the current winner list HERE!  

Currently no prizes for Feb 9th to 15th contest, go back and comment there if you haven't yet!

If you haven't signed up on the Feb 1st posting, be sure to go there, CLICK HERE as prizes are drawn from that list everyday as well.

Love

Happy Valentines Day!  I also want to wish my sister a very Happy Birthday today.  I am sharing this wonderful card today using a beautiful image from artist Sherri Baldy from MyBestiesShop.com  Be sure and check out all her darling stamps there.  Don't you just love this cute girl?

Question of the day, ???

Which of Sherri Baldy's products is your favorite?  she has wonderful digi stamps, great rubber stamps and all kinds of embellishments and even diamond paintings!  Check out her website and pick one product that you just love (could be a stamp or any other product)!  CLICK HERE

For me, I am just in love with these digi stamps I heart you Sweet little Darling, Alice and the Looking Glass Digi stamp, and Vintage Style Bestie.

You can check the current winner list HERE!  

Currently no prizes for Feb 8th to 14th contest, go back and comment there if you haven't yet!

If you haven't signed up on the Feb 1st posting, be sure to go there, CLICK HERE as prizes are drawn from that list everyday as well.

Key to my heart

Here's a wonderful card using a stamp from Stamping Bella's Oddballs line. I just LOVE this stamp set. I think I have gotten almost all the stamps in this darling set. They are just TOO cute. I can't resist them.  I have added some great Turkish embroidered ribbon to it as well. Well, today is my first day at my new school location.  I am sure many regular followers have heard me talking about looking diligently for a new school to work at.  I got notice two weeks ago and I start at my new school today.  Wish me luck!

Question of the Day, ???

do you use alphabet stamps?  sentiment stamps?  do you stamp inside your cards?

You can check the current winner list HERE!  

Currently no prizes for Feb 8th to 13th contest, go back and comment there if you haven't yet!

If you haven't signed up on the Feb 1st posting, be sure to go there, CLICK HERE as prizes are drawn from that list everyday as well.

Baby Elephant

Isn't this the cutest stamp?  I just love it.  It comes from Sheepski Designs artist Andrea Norris.  I am so excited that she is giving away a prize this month. I adore this wonderful elephant image.  I added some gorgeous Turkish lace and cute hearts to go with it.  Her store has some awesome skulls (of which I own all of them) and some beautiful lady stamps.

Question of the day, ???

Check out her store, Sheepski Designs and tell me your favorite stamp

my current favorites are Mini Me (174), Curly (172), and Tango (211)

You can check the current winner list HERE!  

Currently no prizes for Feb 6th to 12th contest, go back and comment there if you haven't yet!

If you haven't signed up on the Feb 1st posting, be sure to go there, CLICK HERE as prizes are drawn from that list everyday as well.

Bear Hugs

Here's an adorable image from Whipper Snapper. I just had to use this cute stamp.  TOO irresistible. It's one of the few companies that I will occasionally get wood stamps of when I come across them in a garage sale or discount store.  (If I am ordering them new, I just get the grey mounted ones.)  I am using some fabulous Turkish lace with this image today and of course, some cute little buttons.

Question of the day, ???

what are your favorite stamp themes? topics? holidays?

I love skulls, Halloween, cute animals, pretty women, cute girls, funny puns, snarky sayings, coffee/tea

You can check the current winner list HERE!  

Currently no prizes for Feb 5th to 11th contest, go back and comment there if you haven't yet!

If you haven't signed up on the Feb 1st posting, be sure to go there, CLICK HERE as prizes are drawn from that list everyday as well.

Memory

Sharing this stunning image from Ike's Art today. I just LOVE her wonderful variety.  She has beautiful scenery, animals (esp cats), and all kinds of scary types of images.  WOW. She's a great artist who has been celebrating with me for a long time.  This great image is called Cognitive thoughts. Super sweet!

Question of the day:

Drop by Ike's Art and tell me your favorite stamp

my new favorites (keep in mind that I already own like a third of her store, like 236, but some of those are stamp "sets") are Athena 2 (with scenery),  I luv coffee set, High 4 (cat giving a high 5), and Pensive.

You can check the current winner list HERE!  

Currently no prizes for Feb 4th to 10th contest, go back and comment there if you haven't yet!

If you haven't signed up on the Feb 1st posting, be sure to go there, CLICK HERE as prizes are drawn from that list everyday as well.

Courage

I thought this sentiment was just perfect for this month's celebration!  How thought provoking, "Change is what happens when you take small steps of courage."  Don't you love that?  I am also using some great Turkish Lace on this card along with some adorable floral confetti.  The stamp is from Unity stamps.

Question of the day, ???

do you have a die cut machine(s)?  what kind?

I have TOO many to fess up to, but I mostly use my big shot and my cuttlebug.  I don't want to admit to the others lol!!

You can check the current winner list HERE!  

Currently no prizes for Feb 3rd to 8th contest, go back and comment there if you haven't yet!

If you haven't signed up on the Feb 1st posting, be sure to go there, CLICK HERE as prizes are drawn from that list everyday as well.

Forever loving Fall

Here's an awesome image from CocoPalm Studio.  I just love this artist's beautiful images.  Even though most of our weather lately in Texas has been in the 60s and up, I know much of the world is still having a touch of winter.  Please check out her awesome image at her etsy store.  I have several wonderful copies of this image to give away.

Question of the day, ???

Drop by CocoPalm Studio and tell me what your favorite stamp image is?  she has individual digi stamps and some wonderful clip art sets that include a digi stamp, as well as other products CLICK HERE

I have almost her whole collection, but I am in love with her new set called Spa Day Girl



Did you see the 2nd post yesterday night?  if not, scroll down to check it out!

You can check the current winner list HERE!  

Currently no prizes for Feb 3rd to 8th contest, go back and comment there if you haven't yet!

If you haven't signed up on the Feb 1st posting, be sure to go there, CLICK HERE as prizes are drawn from that list everyday as well.

The Sweet Life

Here's an extra post today of this brand new stamp at Babycakes DND store on Etsy.  It's to remind you I am having a wonderful contest over on the Your Scrapbook Place Challenge Blog this month (CLICK HERE) for our celebration this month, sponsored by Sandra Caldwell.  Actually, you don't have to make a card, you can create ANY type of art project and if you use a Sandra Caldwell image, you will get a prize (a bonus goodie sent with your package!! just for playing along)

PLUS  there will be winners will be chosen in several categories among those who use Sandra Caldwell stamps such as: Best Celebration card, Holley's Favorite, Sandra Caldwell's Favorite, Best overall card (any theme using Sandra Caldwell stamp), John's Favorite, Best Coloring, Best Embellishments,  and any other categories I think up lol!!

I'd love to see you join in the fun.

did you see the morning posting today, it's HERE

Extra question of the day???
what's your favorite online craft store? do you buy online?

You can check the current winner list HERE!  

Currently no prizes for Feb 2nd to Feb 7th contest, go back and comment there if you haven't yet!

If you haven't signed up on the Feb 1st posting, be sure to go there, CLICK HERE as prizes are drawn from that list everyday as well.

Don't let them tell you

Here's another wonderful Dead Sea Toon stamp from Miss Rach Stamps.  I added a great sentiment that I thought was just perfect for this month, "Don't let them tell you it can't be done."  I can't even tell you how many doctors I saw before Dr. Aboumatar who said they would fix me, help me, stop my sickness....I think I might have even laughed when doctor's said it because so many tried and nothing ever happened.  Dr. Aboumatar was of course very different because it was going to mean Brain Surgery, which was super scary, not because of brain surgery so much as the fact that about two thirds of the people who go for testing to see if they qualify for brain surgery don't qualify.  When I realized that my first appointment with him was resulting in brain surgery testing, I immediately stood up, walked out of the exam room, got my husband to listen because my brain had checked out.

Once he said, "it's time."  I was way more afraid of not qualifying for brain surgery than the surgery itself.

Question of the day, ???

what's your favorite colors? least favorite colors

I tend towards warm colors like red/yellow/orange my least fav is probably purple

BONUS--a posting later this evening, keep your eye out!

You can check the current winner list HERE!  

Currently no prizes for Feb 2rd to Feb 7th contest, go back and comment there if you haven't yet! This afternoon is your last chance to comment on the 2nd!!

If you haven't signed up on the Feb 1st posting, be sure to go there, CLICK HERE as prizes are drawn from that list everyday as well.