tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56438038866405083122024-03-05T06:24:17.744-05:00Life's Simple PleasuresUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger759125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643803886640508312.post-67238555288986524582012-06-15T11:11:00.002-04:002023-04-24T01:14:57.839-04:00Wow, where on earth has the time gone? I took a "lil break" from my passion and the "lil break" turned into almost 2 years! With so much money invested into my hobby, I don't think that I will ever completely abandon my passion for paper and stamps. The desire to create again has hit me full force and I found myself looking for a few challenges. I created this card featuring an Inky Impressions stamp, Nickies Birdie. The colors are<br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643803886640508312.post-19133792660657328932012-03-29T15:05:00.004-04:002023-04-24T01:17:57.001-04:00Challenges starting thursday, march 29<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmsj0NNbS5v1APtxzQPeABYHBPWwOasZ-WttvH9SsDGF3WzEy0oZ2amP1KpplJ1UVPveO_g2KvmRYCStVxt0EO9UlAMuohrdQRxYt-bZjPp-Q2-FI2FrtcNgwFIrD5tAWdsjNiR_V7DIf_/s1600/by+lori+designs+card+and+sketch.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 457px; height: 414px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmsj0NNbS5v1APtxzQPeABYHBPWwOasZ-WttvH9SsDGF3WzEy0oZ2amP1KpplJ1UVPveO_g2KvmRYCStVxt0EO9UlAMuohrdQRxYt-bZjPp-Q2-FI2FrtcNgwFIrD5tAWdsjNiR_V7DIf_/s200/by+lori+designs+card+and+sketch.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5725400726083295346" border="0"></a><br /><br /><a href="http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/">Simon Says Stamp</a>......Anything goes (due by next tuesday 4/04)<br /><a href="http://http//audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Aud Sentiments</a>......Sentiment saying "Happy Easter"<br /><a href="http://http//loriboyd2.blogspot.com/">By LORI Designs</a>.....sketch<br /><a href="http://http://craftuscrazy.blogspot.com/">Craft Us Crazy</a>.....Anything but a card (meilen designs)<br /><a href="http://http://doyoustackup.blogspot.com/">Do You Stack UP?</a>......Sewing<br /><a href="http://http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/">Cute Card Thursday</a>....Easter<br /><a href="http://http://liliofthevalleythursdaychallenge.blogspot.com/">Lili of the Valley</a>.....Anything Goes<br /><a href="http://http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.com/">Meljens Designs</a>.....Anything Goes<br /><a href="http://inkyimpressionschallenges.blogspot.com">Inky Impressions.</a>.....Flower Power<br /><a href="http://http://thepixiecottage.blogspot.com/">The Pixie Cottage</a>.....Cuddly Critters<br /><a href="http://http://kennykkraftygirlzchallenges.blogspot.com/">Kenny K's Krafty Girlz's.</a>....Fun and games<br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/114/22A8EF724490F7FEF982A990E952DEA6.png" style="border: 0 !important; background: transparent;"></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643803886640508312.post-32853463613453697142011-01-19T09:25:00.000-05:002011-01-19T09:25:32.685-05:00ATS Wednesday.....♥Valentine Ideas♥.....<span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:78%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">This is my second post for today, please scroll down to see the Pixie Cottage's Love Themed Challenge.</span><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnfrg4XuXIxx7_olOB8CXJGS_xwErVDykT5r-OQhjxubHJKokrVVxLunlOcesg5tZcjd_mA8toEVsyn0dd1aedP9LpAuIkp0KFw5_eeQfzSioFiA-fGAIWszTT7pT-z7U6iXFycv_jl4rC/s1600/DSC_0002%25283%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 340px; height: 269px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnfrg4XuXIxx7_olOB8CXJGS_xwErVDykT5r-OQhjxubHJKokrVVxLunlOcesg5tZcjd_mA8toEVsyn0dd1aedP9LpAuIkp0KFw5_eeQfzSioFiA-fGAIWszTT7pT-z7U6iXFycv_jl4rC/s320/DSC_0002%25283%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563788753228047346" border="0" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-size:78%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Hello again!</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">I'm back with this weeks <span style="font-weight: bold;">All That Scraps Wednesday Challenge</span>, this weeks theme is ideas for Valentine's Day . Now that the kids consider themselves "too old "to take treats to school, I had think about this project a little bit. At the end of the day, I decided to make Valentine treat boxes. Originally I had made three treat boxes of various sizes but wasn't able to capture all three treat boxes and card into the photo. I think that treat boxes are perfect ideas for gift giving. You can dress them up beautifully for a more sophisticated crowd or make them simple for kids. The possibilities are endless here! I feel my </span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:78%;" >"mojo" </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:78%;" >trying to return and I plan to make some fancy Valentine treat boxes for a few of my friends.<br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid884ot05Q6kiOdXfoogMK3f8Y1wfOCG2QkW6fm0fesBfhXrBRzQHRy8wyHKkUn_jKQI-1hD26Byatx5mkZmC0JkCkTUT0sNzydeQpmB83tQVLk1luX6bFtD3L8Db89DQ-SUKMZtKPXSgQ/s1600/DSC_0003%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid884ot05Q6kiOdXfoogMK3f8Y1wfOCG2QkW6fm0fesBfhXrBRzQHRy8wyHKkUn_jKQI-1hD26Byatx5mkZmC0JkCkTUT0sNzydeQpmB83tQVLk1luX6bFtD3L8Db89DQ-SUKMZtKPXSgQ/s320/DSC_0003%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563791713194424338" border="0" /></a><br /></div><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:78%;" >Once again I resorted to my scrap bin for design paper and used what I could find to decorate my treat boxes. Both boxes are embellished rather simply, I just add some eyelet lace trim. Of course I had to make a card and decided to feature <span style="font-weight: bold;">C.C. Designs</span> <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.allthatscraps.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=650_673&products_id=12549">Honey Teacher </a>Rubber Stamp. I covered Honey's Teachers apple with my sentiment titled "For You". The base layer of my card was embossed with <a href="http://www.acherryontop.com/shop/company/sizzix/line/textured_impressions/136243">Sizzix's </a> textured hearts embossing folder. I also used my EK Success hearts border punch to embellish Honey Teacher's mat and added ribbon and Kaiser half back gems for contrast.<br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg81L0JToSmp59VI6ZqCcdH-mzdFVP6a2GkJMgtHZ0xXXYS48GOg8QgH02oY0OACN-7qsDK35flxLRXAacIOZlOxk6HPeH9gBkyW0QqcYhQMuWwbIUck7KwTsl7Y-DrBf7crDhWwtSz98rL/s1600/DSC_0005%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg81L0JToSmp59VI6ZqCcdH-mzdFVP6a2GkJMgtHZ0xXXYS48GOg8QgH02oY0OACN-7qsDK35flxLRXAacIOZlOxk6HPeH9gBkyW0QqcYhQMuWwbIUck7KwTsl7Y-DrBf7crDhWwtSz98rL/s320/DSC_0005%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563791824312326514" border="0" /></a><br /> </div><p style="font-style: italic; font-family: lucida grande;">Be sure to head over to the <a href="http://atsblog.typepad.com/wednesdayschallenge/">ATS Wednesdays Challenge Blog</a> to play along with us. Every week there is a new and exciting prize being offered .... but in order to be eligible to win,<b>your card must include a stamp that is sold in the </b><a href="http://allthatscraps.com/"><b>ALL THAT SCRAPS store</b></a>..Whether it is one of our wonderful in-house designs or from the various other stamp companies that ATS carries, the choice is yours. Then be sure to <b><span class="currency_converter_text">link up your creation with Mr. Linky by next Tuesday at </span><span class="currency_converter_text"><span title="Convert this amount" class="currency_converter_link">10</span></span><span class="currency_converter_text">:</span><span class="currency_converter_text"><span title="Convert this amount" class="currency_converter_link">00</span></span><span class="currency_converter_text">pm EST with only one entry per person please</span></b>! For more Valentine Day Ideas, be sure to check out the ATS DT Blogs♥<br /></p> <ul style="font-style: italic;"><li><span style="font-size:78%;"><b><b><a href="http://paperpossibilities.blogspot.com/">Lesa Rapp</a> </b></b></span> </li><li><span style="font-size:78%;"><b><a href="http://wickedpixiecreations.blogspot.com/">Traci Porter</a></b></span> </li><li><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://malieta-lifessimplepleasures.blogspot.com/"><b>Risa West (Me♥)</b></a></span> </li><li><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://papercraftingplace.blogspot.com/"><b>Rachel Schneider</b></a></span> </li><li><span style="font-size:78%;"><b><a href="http://stampingpam.blogspot.com/">Pam Varnell</a> (me)</b></span> </li><li><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://crafty-cabin.blogspot.com/"><b>Mary Pfaff</b></a></span> </li><li><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://mycardz.wordpress.com/"><b>Mary Giemza</b></a></span> </li><li><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://athousandsheetsofpaper.blogspot.com/"><b>Amy Young</b></a></span> </li></ul><span style=";font-family:lucida grande;font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Have a beautiful day and I thank all of you so much for your kind and beautiful words of inspiration. Your acts of kindness truly touched my heart in ways that you could never imagine.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Hugs</span><br />Risa:)<br /><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:lucida grande;font-size:78%;" >card details........<br /></span><span style=";font-family:lucida grande;font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">stamp ATS Honey Teacher, sentiment PTI, c/s Bazzill and PTI....DP Yellow Bicycle (on treat bags).....inks Copic Markers, SU Red Riding Hood and Memento Tuxedo Black, tools </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.acherryontop.com/shop/company/sizzix/line/textured_impressions/136243">Sizzix's </a><span style="font-style: italic;">textured heart embossing folder, EK Success Hearts border edge punch and MS fancy scallop border edge punch.....Embellishments ribbon, lace and half back gems</span></span><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><br /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643803886640508312.post-12589389325315474702011-01-19T05:00:00.000-05:002011-01-19T05:00:00.157-05:00The Pixie Cottage Challenge#53...Love/Sketch<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWdx5QTpZacFHV_8yYfOOrzBf1sY97df2OKJRHpp7Dj8kfjMhMyuy1QIXXe9OXh4pEZoWnmaHwrUQeoka0cXLqvb05gPvmdHuyMN_uX5bhiC5z0wygl8k3bO8q2BNtk2BLICb_jufNNhcJ/s1600/DSC_0002%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 383px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWdx5QTpZacFHV_8yYfOOrzBf1sY97df2OKJRHpp7Dj8kfjMhMyuy1QIXXe9OXh4pEZoWnmaHwrUQeoka0cXLqvb05gPvmdHuyMN_uX5bhiC5z0wygl8k3bO8q2BNtk2BLICb_jufNNhcJ/s400/DSC_0002%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563776590709626946" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Hello Everyone and Happy Wednesday!<br />Today's Pixie Cottage Challenge theme is <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);"> ♥♥♥...Love...♥♥♥</span> ! As with all of our challenges, you can make a card based on our weekly theme or you can make a card based on the present sketch.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh43hmB1w2IYkLwVikwwvvO5xIVCvcXmcMtjY_COPrV-tatxxbXuzgdUafyPqX6kL7FpG56L25Z9y0_JWX2b95D2dyAMORYK2G6lzK4SosAIVSTI5o5S1r1SbVLDj9E-z0d34ITDEmE55y8/s1600/PC53.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 155px; height: 155px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh43hmB1w2IYkLwVikwwvvO5xIVCvcXmcMtjY_COPrV-tatxxbXuzgdUafyPqX6kL7FpG56L25Z9y0_JWX2b95D2dyAMORYK2G6lzK4SosAIVSTI5o5S1r1SbVLDj9E-z0d34ITDEmE55y8/s320/PC53.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563777007106385810" border="0" /></a><br /></div>This weeks challenge really helped to cheer my spirits. My image, <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.michellesscrap.com/index.cfm/fa/items.main/parentcat/30223/subcatid/0/id/449021">Fairy Molly</a>, designed by Ellen Gutierrez is among my favorite Pixie Cottage images. My image is colored in with Copic Markers and her wings were embellished with extra fine glitter. Other embellishments are felt flowers, Liquid Pearls an Kaiser half back pearls. I haven't brought any new Valentine design papers yet and had to resort to looking around in my scrap bin. I found a couple pieces that were large enough to make a card and that made me happy. Usually my scrap pieces are small and I can't stand it when I find a great piece of DP that is too small to do anything with!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji17ZJThXIjhRdNAZgU8mc6iAVAfFaspMJpfN6xIFmhuE_gjNaroQGeH6D3MNLYGGLhMQCK-p1qAw6TmK2ftcqNqFo0GU0CFtcHioceyMt55Bs5tEc3g_D-Cm3PtTehxfIvynQnOu2lON6/s1600/DSC_0005%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 235px; height: 234px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji17ZJThXIjhRdNAZgU8mc6iAVAfFaspMJpfN6xIFmhuE_gjNaroQGeH6D3MNLYGGLhMQCK-p1qAw6TmK2ftcqNqFo0GU0CFtcHioceyMt55Bs5tEc3g_D-Cm3PtTehxfIvynQnOu2lON6/s400/DSC_0005%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563776704430700818" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Should you decide to participate in this weeks Pixie Cottage Challenge, remember the theme is <span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">♥♥♥</span> and we are looking forward to viewing your creations! Have lots of fun with our <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">LOVE</span> theme and if you feel the need for more inspiration, feel free to use this weeks sketch as well.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl59PYCLZhSlOaU8fcY0PW-9gV9MG4BKn27gGoBBbmdiUwiHyDE1lyPBNGZA0dOcYs0ijg5uQNep9c93Ngyqh77x5vZkHfGoCcnbmdwGDWXBc5LXj2whmI7Ev5ZV_xdwEWdeKFqgbVHWuX/s1600/DSC_0004%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 265px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl59PYCLZhSlOaU8fcY0PW-9gV9MG4BKn27gGoBBbmdiUwiHyDE1lyPBNGZA0dOcYs0ijg5uQNep9c93Ngyqh77x5vZkHfGoCcnbmdwGDWXBc5LXj2whmI7Ev5ZV_xdwEWdeKFqgbVHWuX/s320/DSC_0004%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5563776863876998994" border="0" /></a><br /></div>For more <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 0, 0);">LOVE</span> inspired cards, please click here to see the Pixie Cottage DT Creations, the girls really had fun with this challenge and I hope that you do too! Click here for the rules etc.<br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: lucida grande;font-size:78%;" ><br /> <span>card details......</span> <span>stamp...</span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.michellesscrap.com/index.cfm/fa/items.main/parentcat/30223/subcatid/0/id/449021">The Pixie Cottage's Fairy Molly</a><span>,sentiment MFT....c/s Bazzill...DP from my scrap bin....inks <a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.michellesscrap.com/index.cfm/fa/subcategories.main/parentcat/29933/subcatid/72059">Copic</a> Markers and Memento Tuxdeo Black....tools SU's window punch, </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.michellesscrap.com/index.cfm/fa/items.main/parentcat/26137/subcatid/77694/id/412731">Spellbinders lg. circle</a><span> and</span><a href="http://www.michellesscrap.com/index.cfm/fa/items.main/parentcat/26137/subcatid/77694/id/448861"> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">lg. scalloped circle</span></a><span> dies.....embellishments...felt flowers, Kaiser half back pearls, extra fine glitter,Liquid Pearls and Liquid Glass on Fairy Molly's heart.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-family: lucida grande;font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">My card also qualifies for the following blog challenges.....</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643803886640508312.post-68958607194752059182011-01-17T23:56:00.002-05:002011-01-18T00:02:08.529-05:00The Reason Why I Haven't Been Around...Hello Everyone and Happy New Year Wishes To All!<br /><br />I've been meaning to post a note regarding my absence but no matter how many times I tried, I wasn't able to do anything that made sense. My cousin passed away suddenly right before Christmas and I haven't been myself for a while.<br />We were very close throughout childhood and as adults, my cousin was like the sister that I never had, almost like my mom in some cases and most of all, my best friend. My entire family is still reeling from our sudden lost and the past few days (or weeks) have been very painful. I never knew that losing someone so close to me could be this painful, I've cried buckets of tears wondering why her? I know that God has his reason for everything and I'm really trying to come terms and get a grip on life itself. <br />When I woke up today, I decided that today was the day to take life by the horns and deal with my pain by dealing with life itself. My husband and the kids have been understanding to some degree and I can tell by their faces that they are happy to see me coming back around.<br />I hope that you all can forgive me but I wasn't in any shape to do too much of anything, I tried but when old memories got in the way, I just fell apart and retreated to my bed.<br />I finally finished my card for Wednesday's challenge and it took me forever to finish it but I hung in there and managed a card that I can live with.<br />Well...enough gabbing for me, I'm going to take a hot shower and get ready for bed, today has been a long one.<br /><br />Hugs<br /> Risa:)<span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">*My Christmas post was created a week before Christmas and pre-scheduled, I should have said something before hand, but I didn't have the strength...the shock was too much to handle.</span></span><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><br /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643803886640508312.post-47375802700686774322010-12-25T00:00:00.001-05:002010-12-25T00:00:03.963-05:00Merry Christmas!<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.millan.net/"><img src="http://www.moppo.net/mextra/headers/tomtebart1.gif" alt="Millan.net" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Hello Everyone,<br /><br />I'm wishing the warmest of Christmas wishes to you and your family. May God shower his choicest blessings on you and your family this Christmas! <a href="http://www.millan.net/"><img src="http://www.millan.net/minimations/toolminis/xmas_julblom1.gif" alt="Smiley from millan.net" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Merry Christmas and may the New Year begin on a joyful note. <a href="http://www.millan.net/"><img src="http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/topstar.gif" alt="Smiley from millan.net" border="0" /></a><br /><br />hugs<br />Risa <a href="http://www.millan.net/"><img src="http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/stockingsmiley1.gif" alt="Smiley from millan.net" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643803886640508312.post-91465543935672662882010-12-22T12:27:00.006-05:002010-12-22T13:39:42.824-05:00All That Scraps Wednesday....Inspired By A Song<span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">* I typed up both ATS and The Pixie Cottages challenges last night before I started baking. I thought that I had scheduled both post but apparently I didn't. At any rate, I'm glad that I followed "my mine" and checked everything out. </span></span><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh8KOoGmJXbUu746OPBELbbHAh84ee95ZDYZ4sLOIHwWKeYE1h-m3jWT02JnQs_5RiaKpBB3FRDkK3O2dg1u4bQZwtC1bhIzenZ1QbVtfmW4JTmLniRGhmH_HLavkaqqe92kGgYJHvCnYp/s1600/DSC_0006%25281%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh8KOoGmJXbUu746OPBELbbHAh84ee95ZDYZ4sLOIHwWKeYE1h-m3jWT02JnQs_5RiaKpBB3FRDkK3O2dg1u4bQZwtC1bhIzenZ1QbVtfmW4JTmLniRGhmH_HLavkaqqe92kGgYJHvCnYp/s400/DSC_0006%25281%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553562971358533346" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Hello Again!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.millan.net/"><img src="http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/winterscape.gif" alt="Smiley from millan.net" border="0" /></a><br /></div>This weeks <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://atsblog.typepad.com/wednesdayschallenge/">All That Scraps</a> Wednesday Challenge is to make a card that is inspired by a song. The song that came to my mind was "Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow", I think the song is by Dean Martin but I'm not 100% certain.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcaparxwjJIBp1p_PrYLn-u9yfKzNzdjuPezfv8zkWW4tidqCPknALTENK1zUPVH4K98_u8DlOi_xEsWZHH83Bje6NZWF_YIQytsHa6Fu-kzqgwoN49BzEjRIsGECcaHexp34Ybzit3XWE/s1600/DSC_0005%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 242px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcaparxwjJIBp1p_PrYLn-u9yfKzNzdjuPezfv8zkWW4tidqCPknALTENK1zUPVH4K98_u8DlOi_xEsWZHH83Bje6NZWF_YIQytsHa6Fu-kzqgwoN49BzEjRIsGECcaHexp34Ybzit3XWE/s320/DSC_0005%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553563119817617458" border="0" /></a><br /></div>I gave <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.allthatscraps.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=650_1253&products_id=13436">Sugarplums Polar Bear </a>some dimension with layering and for a little color, I lightly airbrushed B00 around <a href="http://www.allthatscraps.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=650_1253&products_id=13436">Polar Bears</a> outer edges. I embossed the white background with Cuttlebug's Swiss Dots embossing folder. At one point, I was going to emboss Polar Bear but decided not to at the last minute. <span style="font-style: italic;">(I was afraid that I was going to mess up and didn't have the time to start over again).</span> My design paper, by Imaginisce, is titled "Let it Snow" and I simply punched out the words and applied it to my card.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.millan.net/"><img src="http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/angel2.gif" alt="Smiley from millan.net" border="0" /></a><br /></div>For more <span style="font-style: italic;">Inspired By A Song </span>cards, please be sure to stop by the <a href="http://atsblog.typepad.com/wednesdayschallenge/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">All That Scraps</span> </a><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://atsblog.typepad.com/wednesdayschallenge/">Blog</a> for inspiration. The girls had a lot of fun with this challenge and I'm sure that you will too!<br />We hope that you are inspired by a song and that you participate in this week challenge. Please link your challenge cards to the <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://atsblog.typepad.com/wednesdayschallenge/">All That Scraps blog</a> before 9:00 p.m. est next Tuesday.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">card details...</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">stamp </span><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-style: italic;" href="http://www.allthatscraps.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=650_1253&products_id=13436">C.C. Designs Sugarplums Polar Bear rubber stamp</a><span style="font-style: italic;">, sentiment taken from my design paper.....Imaginisce, c/s Bazzill and PTI, design paper Imaginisce....inks Copic Markers and Memento Tuxedo Black.....tools SU's window punch, Cuttlebug's Swiss Dots embossing folder and air brush compressor ....embellishments ribbon, Prima Flowers, Black Stickles and Kaiser half back pearls.</span></span><br /><br />Take care, have a beautiful day and thanks so much for stopping by! <a href="http://www.millan.net/"><img src="http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/hollysmile1.gif" alt="Smiley from millan.net" border="0" /></a><br /><br />hugs<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">My card also qualifies for the following blog challenges...</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643803886640508312.post-36398801208482499012010-12-22T11:18:00.007-05:002010-12-22T12:26:52.695-05:00Pixie Cottage #50 Team Sketch/Party Theme<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLOufVpi9spCi0042xDnrXnF50q-_VL9czj-gbvOZJfH2TijPuPGGSL7MKFlwqNh9kGM3WU5CRKzkAVGj8rTebSP5fTjMPX1I7ykEW1ugBCklEj5lssJ3RWR1X936McSJAkKmnJ2q8c-Ou/s1600/DSC_0006%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 356px; height: 290px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLOufVpi9spCi0042xDnrXnF50q-_VL9czj-gbvOZJfH2TijPuPGGSL7MKFlwqNh9kGM3WU5CRKzkAVGj8rTebSP5fTjMPX1I7ykEW1ugBCklEj5lssJ3RWR1X936McSJAkKmnJ2q8c-Ou/s400/DSC_0006%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553546276555569586" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span><br /></div>Hello Everyone,<a href="http://www.millan.net/"><img src="http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/smileluva.gif" alt="Smiley from millan.net" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Are most of you ready for Christmas yet? Or are you still running around in a mad rush decorating the house and planning your dinner? As usual, I'm still running around with last minute details for gifts, dinner and baking obligations. <a href="http://www.millan.net/"><img src="http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/gingerbreadsmiley.gif" alt="Smiley from millan.net" border="0" /></a>Each year I <span style="font-style: italic;">promise myself</span> that the <span style="font-style: italic;">next year</span> will be different but so far, I'm in the same rut, I think that I was more organized when I was working a full time job...seriously!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.millan.net/"><img src="http://www.millan.net/minimations/toolminis/xmas_minisantaw.gif" alt="Smiley from millan.net" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.millan.net/"><img src="http://www.millan.net/minimations/toolminis/xmas_minisantaw.gif" alt="Smiley from millan.net" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.millan.net/"><img src="http://www.millan.net/minimations/toolminis/xmas_minisantaw.gif" alt="Smiley from millan.net" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Enough gabbing on my end, this weeks <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://http//www.tedmontgomery.com/tutorial/ALTchrc.html">Pixie Cottage Challenge</a> is a team sketch and the theme is "<span style="font-weight: bold;">Party/Celebration</span>"! As with all of our challenges, you can choose either the team sketch or the theme for our challenges. Please note that our "Party/Celebration Challenge" will last <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">two weeks</span>! Yes...we are giving everyone a <span style="font-style: italic;">lil</span><span class="currency_converter_text"> vacation and we will resume January </span><span class="currency_converter_text">5</span><span class="currency_converter_text">th, </span><span class="currency_converter_text">2011</span><span class="currency_converter_text">.</span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd9Wpf-F8k2ZHQ0nNbGIBSuOKAGBJsF5iL00AfojTuRMvukQGWKPU22V_JRggFIUofPS1pC_V8ZOe0Q1UoeFZ_ruSsPLyfm2zmTU93YqD1mv8F_ADJoV_lg8yfOLwMJmsJDqovx73JKpL5/s1600/DSC_0003%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 392px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd9Wpf-F8k2ZHQ0nNbGIBSuOKAGBJsF5iL00AfojTuRMvukQGWKPU22V_JRggFIUofPS1pC_V8ZOe0Q1UoeFZ_ruSsPLyfm2zmTU93YqD1mv8F_ADJoV_lg8yfOLwMJmsJDqovx73JKpL5/s400/DSC_0003%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553546154414633394" border="0" /></a><br /></div>I'm kicking off the challenge with <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.michellesscrap.com/index.cfm/fa/items.main/parentcat/30223/subcatid/0/id/432591">Playful Penguins</a>, designed by Eileen Gutierrez. I totally adore this stamp, the penguins are<span style="font-style: italic;"> too cute</span>!!! At this time, Playful Penguins are not available, but if you are interested, please contact Michelle <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.michellesscrap.com/index.cfm/fa/items.main/parentcat/30223/subcatid/0/id/432591">here</a>. <a href="http://www.millan.net/"><img src="http://www.moppo.net/mextra/holidays/christmas/hohohow.gif" alt="Animation from millan.net" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">card details.....</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">stamp The Pixie Cottage's (Playful Penguins), sentiment Papertrey Ink...c/s Bazzill and PTI...design Paper My Minds Eye (Colorful Christmas)....inks Copic Markers...tools SU's corner rounder punch, snow flake punch and eyelet setter....embellishments ribbon, Kaiser half back pearls, glaze pen on candy cane and Sparkles<br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><br />In between baking pies and fulfilling cookie orders, I plan to "pop in" from time to time and wish everyone a Merry Christmas. Have a beautiful day and thanks so much for stopping by!<br /><br />hugs <a href="http://www.millan.net/"><img src="http://www.moppo.net/mextra/holidays/christmas/polka.gif" alt="Animation from millan.net" border="0" /></a><br />Risa<br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">My card also meets the following blog challenge requirements</span></span><br /></span></span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643803886640508312.post-64153716923537339642010-12-15T07:00:00.005-05:002010-12-15T09:13:06.454-05:00The Pixie Cottage #49..Guest Sketch/Family Friends Theme<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">This is my second post for today, please scroll down for All That Scraps Winter Flower Challenge.</span></span><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjdoV7pVjBLz6NNVT3PCkJ9EmUnPHUgAltITY1aN8xJqHl1BjLv41ksjXISa5HIXvbVysIjQj88JY4Egc034Z5nY2U0nQIBES6kkdwmDxeExk8qCsVD0O_-m9qPXYaTeEa1uv5o-upgDms/s1600/DSC_0009%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 396px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjdoV7pVjBLz6NNVT3PCkJ9EmUnPHUgAltITY1aN8xJqHl1BjLv41ksjXISa5HIXvbVysIjQj88JY4Egc034Z5nY2U0nQIBES6kkdwmDxeExk8qCsVD0O_-m9qPXYaTeEa1uv5o-upgDms/s400/DSC_0009%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550435503210236482" border="0" /></a><br /></div><h2 class="date-header"><span><span class="currency_converter_text"></span></span></h2> <div style="text-align: center;" class="date-posts"> <div class="post-outer"> <div class="post hentry"> <a name="8082875908898431996"></a> <h3 class="post-title entry-title"> <span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Hello Again and Happy Wednesday!</span></span></h3><div style="text-align: left;">I'm back with a sample for today's <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://thepixiecottage.blogspot.com/">Pixie Cottage Challenge</a>. This weeks challenge is a guest sketch and the theme is <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 102, 0);font-size:130%;" >family and friends</span>.<br /></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjubQb4Ol5sQGY4_Okygw0uPxu8rH_o090zYDuac9FyZ6Sfefu3t1Q8OzZN-rKCGTtGlylYwuD5AiEduLfB1Q9RmVN3zKaHNt5poo37W7QQ8eNRR633h9lrmSqwa3jv2ekSkAL5tYuX_B4e/s1600/PC49.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjubQb4Ol5sQGY4_Okygw0uPxu8rH_o090zYDuac9FyZ6Sfefu3t1Q8OzZN-rKCGTtGlylYwuD5AiEduLfB1Q9RmVN3zKaHNt5poo37W7QQ8eNRR633h9lrmSqwa3jv2ekSkAL5tYuX_B4e/s200/PC49.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550777892396817954" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>I had a little trouble trying to incorporate the entire sketch onto my card but I made sure to include <span style="font-style: italic;">as much</span> of the sketch as possible. My image, <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.michellesscrap.com/index.cfm/fa/items.main/parentcat/30223/subcatid/0/id/444405">April with Hearts</a> is fairly large and adjustments were necessary. Once again, I've combined the traditional Christmas colors of red,white and green with lovely holiday design papers, flowers, buttons and ribbon. In my mind, <a href="http://www.michellesscrap.com/index.cfm/fa/items.main/parentcat/30223/subcatid/0/id/444405">April with Hearts</a> is giving a loved one her heart and wishing them love,peace and joy for the holiday season.<br /><div class="post-body entry-content"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh44UvoA1aoZsajnmVt7fecEiUAtERCxJ6BCtjs3pHOaYT1x7liPKZrNN52aM9CJcMLvv0QNgfRJuWb4IFZnzJm3mVRdSvt7WUf8U8-bLQ3yxZoTO3waOlvCls6BfE0P0MzeQsSAGjunpz8/s1600/DSC_0012%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 358px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh44UvoA1aoZsajnmVt7fecEiUAtERCxJ6BCtjs3pHOaYT1x7liPKZrNN52aM9CJcMLvv0QNgfRJuWb4IFZnzJm3mVRdSvt7WUf8U8-bLQ3yxZoTO3waOlvCls6BfE0P0MzeQsSAGjunpz8/s400/DSC_0012%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550435633406584754" border="0" /></a><br />We only have a one more challenges left and you really want to make sure to get in on all of the challenge fun. Be sure to stop by the <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thepixiecottage.blogspot.com/">Pixie Cottage Blog </a>and check out the design teams Family and Friends creations for inspiration and the challenge rules. We hope that you have lots of fun with this weeks challenge as we look forward to viewing your creations! Thanks so much for taking the time to visit and for your wonderful and kind comments. Take care and have a beautiful and blessed day!<br /><br />hugs<br />Risa:)<br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" ><br /></span></div></div></div></div><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">card details.....</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">stamp...</span><a style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.michellesscrap.com/index.cfm/fa/items.main/parentcat/30223/subcatid/0/id/444405">April with Hearts</a><span style="font-style: italic;">...sentiment SU.....c/s Bazzill and PTI.....design paper..American Craft's Dear Lizzy...inks Memento Tuxedo Black, SU's Olive Green and </span><a style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" href="http://www.michellesscrap.com/index.cfm/fa/items.main/parentcat/29933/subcatid/72059/id/399258">Copic </a><span style="font-style: italic;">Markers....embellishments ...Kaiser half back pearls, ribbon, </span><a style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" href="http://www.michellesscrap.com/index.cfm/fa/items.main/parentcat/19498/subcatid/0/id/235774">Stickles</a><span style="font-style: italic;">, flowers and buttons</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-style: italic;">My card also qualifies for the following blog challenges...</span><br /><a style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-style: italic;" href="http://www.bellichallenge.blogspot.com/">Creative Belli Blog</a><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-style: italic;">....Any embellishment that is related to Christmas</span><br /><a style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-style: italic;" href="http://stampwithfun.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Stamp With Fun</a><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-style: italic;"> - Christmas</span><br /><a style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-style: italic;" href="http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Allsorts</a><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-style: italic;"> - Christmas</span><br /><a style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-style: italic;" href="http://peartreedesigns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pear Tree Designs</a><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-style: italic;"> - Christmas</span><br /><a style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-style: italic;" href="http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Top Tip Tuesday</a><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-style: italic;"> - Christmas</span><br /><a style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-style: italic;" href="http://creativeinspirationschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Inspirations</a><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-style: italic;"> - Anything Goes Christmas</span><br /><a style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-style: italic;" href="http://aifactorychallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">AI Factory</a><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-style: italic;"> - Happy Holidays</span><br /><a style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-style: italic;" href="http://just-hanna-stamps.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Hanna and Friends</a><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-style: italic;"> - Christmas in Red</span><br /><a style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-style: italic;" href="http://theresmagicintheair.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Paper Cupcakes</a><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-style: italic;"> - Christmas with Red and Green</span><br /><a style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-style: italic;" href="http://craftyhoschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Crafty Ho's</a><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-style: italic;"> - Red and Green</span><br /><a style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-style: italic;" href="http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">CRAFT</a><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-style: italic;"> - Color Combo "Festivia"</span><br /><a style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-style: italic;" href="http://www.shellysimagesblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Thrilling Thursday</a><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-style: italic;"> - Celebrate</span><br /><a style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-style: italic;" href="http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cute Card Thursday</a><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-style: italic;"> - Flowers</span><br /><a style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-style: italic;" href="http://www.sewmanychallenges.com/" target="_blank">Sew Many Challenges</a><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-style: italic;"> - Flower Power</span><br /><a style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-style: italic;" href="http://creativecowgirlschallenge.blogspot.com/2010/12/creative-cowgirl-challenge-2-anything.html" target="_blank">Creative Cowgirls</a><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-style: italic;"> - Anything Goes</span><br /><a style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-style: italic;" href="http://www.madformarkerschallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Mad For Markers</a><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-style: italic;"> - Anything Goes</span><br /><a style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-style: italic;" href="http://onestitchatatimechallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">One Stitch At A Time</a><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-style: italic;"> - Anything Goes</span><br /><a style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-style: italic;" href="http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Creative Card Crew</a><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-style: italic;"> - Anything Goes</span><br /><a style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-style: italic;" href="http://freshbreweddesigns.blogspot.com/">Fresh Brewed</a><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153); font-style: italic;">...Merry Christmas</span><br /></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643803886640508312.post-32494778288398750582010-12-15T00:00:00.003-05:002010-12-15T09:07:48.085-05:00All That Scraps Wednesday....Christmas Flowers<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfvNxcRgdVT64IZ5_mUEcyuo6FT8u4DSzAx3dbLnpTF34KyfDPjjpW-o8ERdYgPQCAUxCp1dk6kqESvh6Cy-rB9zWGyQ8J3Cp-n1OELRwNzLI0ffHrS9NKSUJ3zCgEMJw8iCgrPibFOU8G/s1600/DSC_0002%25285%2529.jpg"><br /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-YaKSoLHHx_M6eLn9ds0mLdtb3rWf3-P2RJ4U4bQrbQ4FIS1_dT-O4ghX1Kbcy3lxonq-gTrC3Brb7XUQKQJmK2NETF4uOh6W60I0Lai38ukNWQRKPVhKJUT9d5jxzTxlUr-aIMCAt7_9/s1600/DSC_0001%25283%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 388px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-YaKSoLHHx_M6eLn9ds0mLdtb3rWf3-P2RJ4U4bQrbQ4FIS1_dT-O4ghX1Kbcy3lxonq-gTrC3Brb7XUQKQJmK2NETF4uOh6W60I0Lai38ukNWQRKPVhKJUT9d5jxzTxlUr-aIMCAt7_9/s400/DSC_0001%25283%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550434935736916594" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Hello Everyone,<br />This weeks <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://atsblog.typepad.com/wednesdayschallenge/">All That Scraps</a> Challenge is right on time for the season.....Christmas Flowers! I had ordered a couple of poinsettia's but once they arrived, they were way too big for a card and I was very disappointed with my purchase. Needless to say, I guess that whenever I get around to making a Christmas layout, my huge poinsettia's should workout well! *lol*<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaG-PLUSeDpEVwVpnhGTrtpVOzkw-CXYcXopXNX5GSJhhkkVT7aCrPCSfGvGOSkLnqNyGl3-KbfptTDvtfnuf_IuTd7x4z56oCiB_j4ROWWQhUp5BT07nAoK_JG0Xra9NtWVS1P18siRII/s1600/DSC_0004%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 257px; height: 290px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaG-PLUSeDpEVwVpnhGTrtpVOzkw-CXYcXopXNX5GSJhhkkVT7aCrPCSfGvGOSkLnqNyGl3-KbfptTDvtfnuf_IuTd7x4z56oCiB_j4ROWWQhUp5BT07nAoK_JG0Xra9NtWVS1P18siRII/s400/DSC_0004%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550435183778357314" border="0" /></a><br /></div>While deciding on a image, I decided to use <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.allthatscraps.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=650_1253&products_id=13434">Sweet November's Stamp designed by Amy Young (Nixie)</a>. Nixie looks like a snowflake flower and I thought that she would be perfect for this weeks challenge. I love the expression of her face, it looks like she is welcoming the winter snow with such joy and glee.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3kvSUpjUgphAxYEv33ejfMaS-MiNaGHrYop3bhr4zBqed_2hqLp5DaIdGx8LnGcaZF3TAp9FJhXMO16lUNmAqUjtE93vcPkIfytwSXNPIXQ0V8saQzUfGYHL4B4jYlLqfsDK48atbTJBz/s1600/DSC_0006%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 321px; height: 248px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3kvSUpjUgphAxYEv33ejfMaS-MiNaGHrYop3bhr4zBqed_2hqLp5DaIdGx8LnGcaZF3TAp9FJhXMO16lUNmAqUjtE93vcPkIfytwSXNPIXQ0V8saQzUfGYHL4B4jYlLqfsDK48atbTJBz/s400/DSC_0006%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550435072189106450" border="0" /></a><br /></div>I colored in Nixie's face,arm ,torso and legs with my Copic Markers. To give a hint of color to her snowflake body, I used the markers <a href="http://www.allthatscraps.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=388_715&products_id=10202">B00 </a>(Frost Blue<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" >*</span>), <a href="http://www.allthatscraps.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=388_715&products_id=11840">RV00 </a>(Water Lily) and<a href="http://www.allthatscraps.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=388_456_307&products_id=3546"> 0 </a>(Colorless Blender<span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" >*</span><span class="currency_converter_text">). Then I used my colorless blender and swiped the tip against the tip of the RV</span><span title="Convert this amount" class="currency_converter_link"><span title="Convert this amount" class="currency_converter_link"><span title="Convert this amount" class="currency_converter_link">00</span></span></span><span class="currency_converter_text"> until I obtained just enough color on the tip of my colorless blender. Next step, I took my colorless blender and ran the tip over the outer areas of Nixie's snowflake body and repeated this process until I was finished. I repeated these same steps for the inner areas of Nixie's snowflake body but used B</span><span title="Convert this amount" class="currency_converter_link"><span title="Convert this amount" class="currency_converter_link"><span title="Convert this amount" class="currency_converter_link">00</span></span></span><span class="currency_converter_text"> and my colorless blender. I also repeated this same process on Nixie's fur, I used my colorless blender and B</span><span title="Convert this amount" class="currency_converter_link"><span title="Convert this amount" class="currency_converter_link"><span title="Convert this amount" class="currency_converter_link">00</span></span></span><span class="currency_converter_text">. To me, this method is perfect when you only want a hint of color. I applied the ultra fine glitter by generously going over the snowflake with my </span><span style="font-style: italic;">quickie glue pen </span>and then drizzled the ultra fine glitter onto the snowflake and carefully tapped off the excess glitter. I finished my card by embellishing it with ribbon, flowers and half pearls.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfvNxcRgdVT64IZ5_mUEcyuo6FT8u4DSzAx3dbLnpTF34KyfDPjjpW-o8ERdYgPQCAUxCp1dk6kqESvh6Cy-rB9zWGyQ8J3Cp-n1OELRwNzLI0ffHrS9NKSUJ3zCgEMJw8iCgrPibFOU8G/s1600/DSC_0002%25285%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 136px; height: 147px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfvNxcRgdVT64IZ5_mUEcyuo6FT8u4DSzAx3dbLnpTF34KyfDPjjpW-o8ERdYgPQCAUxCp1dk6kqESvh6Cy-rB9zWGyQ8J3Cp-n1OELRwNzLI0ffHrS9NKSUJ3zCgEMJw8iCgrPibFOU8G/s200/DSC_0002%25285%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550758537172839170" border="0" /></a><br /></div>For more All That Scraps DT inspiration, <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://atsblog.typepad.com/wednesdayschallenge/">click here </a><span class="currency_converter_text">to check out the teams lovely creations. Should you decide to accept out Christmas Flowers Challenge, you have a week to finish your project. Please upload your card/project to the ATS Blog with the Mr. Linky feature. You have until Tuesday night at </span><span class="currency_converter_text"><span title="Convert this amount" class="currency_converter_link"><span title="Convert this amount" class="currency_converter_link">9</span></span></span><span class="currency_converter_text">:</span><span class="currency_converter_text"><span title="Convert this amount" class="currency_converter_link"><span title="Convert this amount" class="currency_converter_link">00</span></span></span><span class="currency_converter_text"> PM EST to submit your entry. Each week Christine gives away a lovely prize and the </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">winner of our Christmas</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Flowers Challenge will receive Imaginisce X-mas flowers!</span> I can't wait to see your creations....have fun and shower us with your flower creations! <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-weight: bold;">☺</span> Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope that you have a beautiful day!<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"></span></span><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"><br /></span></span><span style="font-style: italic;">card details......</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">image </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-style: italic;" href="http://www.allthatscraps.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=650_1253&products_id=13434"> SNS by Amy Young (Nixie)</a><span style="font-style: italic;">, sentiment </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-style: italic;" href="http://www.allthatscraps.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=360_888&products_id=13200">Whimsy Stamps (Winter Seals)</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> ...c/s Bazzil and PTI....inks </span><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-style: italic;" href="http://www.allthatscraps.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=388">Copic Markers </a><span style="font-style: italic;"><span class="currency_converter_text">and Memento Tuxedo Black....tools used Cuttlebug's </span><span title="Convert this amount" class="currency_converter_link"><span title="Convert this amount" class="currency_converter_link"><span title="Convert this amount" class="currency_converter_link">5</span></span></span><span class="currency_converter_text">X</span><span title="Convert this amount" class="currency_converter_link"><span title="Convert this amount" class="currency_converter_link"><span title="Convert this amount" class="currency_converter_link">7</span></span></span><span class="currency_converter_text"> </span></span><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" href="http://www.allthatscraps.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6_21&products_id=12142">Polka Dot</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> embossing folder, </span><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" href="http://www.allthatscraps.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=173&products_id=3289">quickie glue pen</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-style: italic;">*</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> and Nesties square and square scalloped die....embellishments....ribbon, </span><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" href="http://www.allthatscraps.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8_994_978&products_id=11349">Kaiser half back pearls(Pearl)</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> , </span><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" href="http://www.papertreyink.com/emb_glitter.html">Palette ultra fine glitter</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> and Petal-Loo flowers........<span style="font-weight: bold;">.</span></span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">*.....sold out at this time</span></span><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">....*</span><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" ><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">My card also meets the following blog challenge requirements....</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" ><br /><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/2010/12/allsorts-week-82-last-minute-christmas.html">Allsorts</a> - Last Minute Christmas</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://ellephantasticchallenges.blogspot.com/2010/12/challenge-21-wish-upon-star.html">Ellephantastic</a><span class="currency_converter_text"> - Christmas/Winter </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com/">Our Daily Bread</a> - Christmas</span></div><div style="text-align: left; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2010/12/challenge-58-use-die-cut.html">Lil Red Wagon</a> - Use a Diecut (Nesties)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://pennyschallenges.blogspot.com/2010/12/challenge-44.html">Penny's Paper Crafty</a> - Christmas</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://stampinroyalty.blogspot.com/2010/12/stampin-royalty-challenge-49.html">Stampin' Royalty</a> - Winter Holidays</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://aspoonfullofsugarchallenge.blogspot.com/2010/12/challenge-133-christmas-card.html">A Spoonfull of Sugar</a> - Christmas </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://craftyourpassionchallenges.blogspot.com/2010/12/challenge-35-anything-goes.html">Craft Your Passion</a> - Anything Goes</span></div><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;"></span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/2010/12/anything-goes.html">Creative Card Crew</a> - Anything Goes</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://thecraftypad.blogspot.com/2010/12/our-100th-challenge-competition-to.html">The Crafty Pad</a> - Anything Goes</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://aifactorychallenges.blogspot.com/">AIFactory </a>- Christmas/Winter Holidays<strong><br /></strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left; font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><a href="http://dutchdare-cardchallenges.blogspot.com/2010/12/ddcc-92-dec-2-christmas-cardtag-or.html">Dutch Dare</a> - Christmas Tag/Card/Ornament<br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://mamidoodles.blogspot.com/2010/12/challenge-16-anything-goes.html">Doodles</a> - Anything Goes<br /><a href="http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/">Simon Says Stamps</a>...Holiday card minus the colors red and green<br /></span></div><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;"></span></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><a style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 102, 0);" href="http://abcdtchallenge.blogspot.com/">ABC DT Challenge</a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 102, 0);">....Non-traditional holiday colors</span><br /></span></div><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/114/22A8EF724490F7FEF982A990E952DEA6.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643803886640508312.post-53543036314767193232010-12-14T00:53:00.007-05:002010-12-14T02:11:51.629-05:00Sparkle and Shine!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFSdDiE0al2KD_HmRyWTPca53rVsoqkIgrDYt2ci5_SNTyBVVIEIrAyUiLHqZ5ut8x9h7grZI2MBAmMHUsTjvJhyr7eZmYV6LQPFmIRaq1CVUSR7TW-hEDBoe4fcv6cJLodrdfaQQwC8Ql/s1600/DSC_0001%2528two%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFSdDiE0al2KD_HmRyWTPca53rVsoqkIgrDYt2ci5_SNTyBVVIEIrAyUiLHqZ5ut8x9h7grZI2MBAmMHUsTjvJhyr7eZmYV6LQPFmIRaq1CVUSR7TW-hEDBoe4fcv6cJLodrdfaQQwC8Ql/s400/DSC_0001%2528two%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550412543833130002" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Hello Everyone,<br />Today I'm back with card that is basically a non-traditional styled holiday card that is full of shine and sparkle. My image, <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://mycutestamps.com/pirateprincess.html">Pirate Princess </a>is dressed up in pink and lots of sparkle and to tell you the truth.... I had a lot of fun with this card.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMmE4jNZpVldMUe4HSDL9ayopczCHh-6u3pLedD6hyHUcOuGpBZPzNdYr-QhPxa1HAx815KPZyRAP0VqgevE1I5PcLtBj0k48lAZEpOK5EiU9acgg4zH6teug7pV0DcKHvpkPuUIYdtvLq/s1600/DSC_0005%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 315px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMmE4jNZpVldMUe4HSDL9ayopczCHh-6u3pLedD6hyHUcOuGpBZPzNdYr-QhPxa1HAx815KPZyRAP0VqgevE1I5PcLtBj0k48lAZEpOK5EiU9acgg4zH6teug7pV0DcKHvpkPuUIYdtvLq/s320/DSC_0005%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550412675134475858" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />I paired together stripes,solids and polka dots along with pink snowflakes and lots of glitter for a fun and whimsical card. My image is by <span style="font-weight: bold;">My Cute Stamps</span> and I think <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://mycutestamps.com/pirateprincess.html">Pirate Princess</a> is adorable on both land and sea!<br /><br />card details.....<span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Stamp...</span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-style: italic;" href="http://mycutestamps.com/pirateprincess.html">My Cute Stamps (Pirate Princess</a><span style="font-style: italic;">), sentiment by Impress Rubber Stamps....c/s Bazzill and PTI...design papers My Minds Eye (Madison Ave.) the polka dot paper is from my scrap stash....inks Memento Tuxedo Black and Copic Markers....tools EK Success open scallop border edge punch, various snow flake punches and SU's window tag punch.....embellishments Glitz Stickles on scarf,bodice and shoes...regular Stardust Stickles on dress hem and snowflakes, ribbon half back pearls</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);font-size:85%;" ><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Card Challenges.....</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://simonsaysstampschallenge.blogspot.com/">Simon Says Challenge</a><span style="font-style: italic;">......Christmas card without any reds or greens</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://bunnyzoescrafts.blogspot.com/">Bunny Zoe's Crafts</a><span style="font-style: italic;">.....Sparkle & Shine</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://crazychallenge.blogspot.com/">The Crazy Challenge</a><span style="font-style: italic;">......Use at least 3 design papers</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.cupcakecraftchallenges.blogspot.com/">Cupcake Craft</a><span style="font-style: italic;">.....Non-Traditional holiday card</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://alphabetchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/g-for-glitter.html">Alphabet Challenge Blog.</a><span style="font-style: italic;">..Glitter</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://charactercafe.blogspot.com/2010/12/feature-friday-dazzling-december.html">The Character Cafe</a><span style="font-style: italic;">.....Glitter!!!</span></span><br /><br />Have a beautiful day and if you have to be on the road, drive safely.<br /><br />hugs<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/114/22A8EF724490F7FEF982A990E952DEA6.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643803886640508312.post-653582684518259222010-12-13T00:07:00.009-05:002010-12-13T02:33:48.358-05:00Purple Celebration<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixs9OfF9HV4-2hPtvBem_0-WSegbkuASVuiK9hdZk173JIAaR_ucLrj5Ej7AMF7tqJaM7TESaK5fVCdzNiYEYGcVc2fGt7waNaVVAeveQfVH_7Rtueq7b3mgkdiG3H_Mb6noK2b9iJ7gTS/s1600/DSC_0009%25283%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 372px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixs9OfF9HV4-2hPtvBem_0-WSegbkuASVuiK9hdZk173JIAaR_ucLrj5Ej7AMF7tqJaM7TESaK5fVCdzNiYEYGcVc2fGt7waNaVVAeveQfVH_7Rtueq7b3mgkdiG3H_Mb6noK2b9iJ7gTS/s400/DSC_0009%25283%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550029442919306994" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Hello Everyone,<br /><br />I'm starting off the week with some fabulous news...I'm a new designer for <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://mycutestamps.com/shopping.html">My Cute </a><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://mycutestamps.com/shopping.html">Stamps</a>! I was thrilled to bits when I received the news and could not wait to receive my DT starter kit. <span style="font-style: italic;">I tell you,</span> the stamps are super cute, the images stamp like a dream and most of all, you get <span style="font-style: italic;">a lot</span> of stamps for one reasonable price!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKM5AKCj9b8MJz2Z48SwBWjLhZBqrSdlHcU1aRzLRvF1b1hgYVj1_-i6baunIKaDmPM6aXPzJ4hZotgStE4SjSMsKSjocuOzR535SCSH8lbzeNaasfdh7ynAUcG7IFpRoZht8AVvM6Z5i7/s1600/DSC_0011%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKM5AKCj9b8MJz2Z48SwBWjLhZBqrSdlHcU1aRzLRvF1b1hgYVj1_-i6baunIKaDmPM6aXPzJ4hZotgStE4SjSMsKSjocuOzR535SCSH8lbzeNaasfdh7ynAUcG7IFpRoZht8AVvM6Z5i7/s320/DSC_0011%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550029588886446610" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />My image is from My Cute Stamps<a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://mycutestamps.com/royalcelebration.html"> Royal Celebration </a>stamp set and would you believe that a total of <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><span title="Convert this amount" class="currency_converter_link"><span title="Convert this amount" class="currency_converter_link">13</span></span><span class="currency_converter_text"> </span></span></span>stamps are in this kit? I see myself having tons of fun making note cards for special and everyday events, the possibilities are endless!<br /><br />I also want to mention that here in Michigan, we received our first snowfall for the winter season and it came in with a bang! <a href="http://www.millan.net/"><img src="http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/snowwindow.gif" alt="Smiley from millan.net" border="0" /></a> We have a mixture of snow and ice and school has already been canceled for today. I'm not saying that having a snow day so early is unusual but normally, most snow days take effect in the months of January and February. If this snow storm is any indication of what our winter is going to be like, all I can say is "we are in for an good old fashioned winter"! <a href="http://www.millan.net/"><img src="http://www.millan.net/minimations/toolminis/other_minisnoman.gif" alt="Smiley from millan.net" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Have a great day and thanks so much for stopping by! <a href="http://www.millan.net/"><img src="http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/winterscape.gif" alt="Smiley from millan.net" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">card details....</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">stamp and sentiment by </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-style: italic;" href="http://mycutestamps.com/royalcelebration.html">My Cute Stamps</a><span style="font-style: italic;">...c/s Bazzill and PTI...inks Memento Tuxedo Black and Copic Markers..tools Nesties petite circle die and decorative elements eyelet circle die, <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">SU's window tab punch,MS fancy scallop border edge punch </span>and Cuttlebug's Swiss Dots embossing folder...embellishments ribbon,mini roses and extra fine glitter</span><br /></span> <br /><span style="font-style: italic;">card challenges.....</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://cateredcrop.com/">Catered Crop</a><span style="font-style: italic;">...Use any ingredients from the recipe chart <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">(my ingredients....Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Bazzill c/s, Cuttlebug embossing folder (Swiss Dots) and glitter)</span></span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://myshericrafts.blogspot.com/">My Sheri CRAFTS</a><span style="font-style: italic;">....Parties/Celebrations</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://freshbreweddesigns.blogspot.com/">Fresh Brewed Challenges</a><span style="font-style: italic;">...Sparkle & Bling</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://paperprettiesblog.blogspot.com/">Paper Pretties</a><span style="font-style: italic;">....Punches </span></span><br /><br />hugs<br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/114/22A8EF724490F7FEF982A990E952DEA6.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent; width: 100px; height: 35px;" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643803886640508312.post-37788326349825444982010-12-10T08:55:00.009-05:002010-12-10T12:23:34.596-05:00Claudia & Co. .....December "Spotlighting" Challenge<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitHJeAISCsYlvl_Quzxm0AI3sJV8-ioff7hp20RmQ61iP_49oKqyyHBK228XcI4WU8vV64ftHYZq8YilnAmGua2c_F8Uj2wb08oPHFjLlZdWvXzLxBKPypVbdUBmX8NKzQHOV4i8Pcgdgy/s1600/CandCoMediumChallenge.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 282px; height: 115px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitHJeAISCsYlvl_Quzxm0AI3sJV8-ioff7hp20RmQ61iP_49oKqyyHBK228XcI4WU8vV64ftHYZq8YilnAmGua2c_F8Uj2wb08oPHFjLlZdWvXzLxBKPypVbdUBmX8NKzQHOV4i8Pcgdgy/s200/CandCoMediumChallenge.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549060372847117538" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Hello and Happy Friday!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGs6yBK8FCp0HqCDe74gsiGCWBiHUKj2dpa1OLmsRu8nJQOe5S_JpAW1h-rT-nSrZOImo7xrD9_D6V8xDHS7g3Sug7njFF87oVdrmCjmHV2rdfQzf_Kom2PfoLKQoRItqxVZNYO3-60yN8/s1600/DSC_0002+PJ+.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 392px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGs6yBK8FCp0HqCDe74gsiGCWBiHUKj2dpa1OLmsRu8nJQOe5S_JpAW1h-rT-nSrZOImo7xrD9_D6V8xDHS7g3Sug7njFF87oVdrmCjmHV2rdfQzf_Kom2PfoLKQoRItqxVZNYO3-60yN8/s400/DSC_0002+PJ+.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549059080891776882" border="0" /></a><br /></div>This month's <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://claudiaandcompany.blogspot.com/">Claudia & Company's </a> challenge theme is <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">"Spotlighting"</span>! We want you to spotlight a particular area of your card and you can apply this technique in various ways. You can either color in your image and spotlight a particular area of your image by omitting color in that area <span style="font-style: italic;">or</span> you can stamp your image and only color in a particular area of interest. The choice is yours to make and we would love to see your take on our spotlighting challenge.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgbe5VPUaoiZC7m2k7pDxzUaunyOnMYXJRgWHwW4KjBaMRv_EuxlitJGZlp4Q_ppAqtg_3UgiQDaZRyl13ewRjh0KfJcGk5srYwGw3UG85PRBBNJJfQi3lVdspR26-syzlRr5wdCGD9j2s/s1600/DSC_0005%25282%2529PJ.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 317px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgbe5VPUaoiZC7m2k7pDxzUaunyOnMYXJRgWHwW4KjBaMRv_EuxlitJGZlp4Q_ppAqtg_3UgiQDaZRyl13ewRjh0KfJcGk5srYwGw3UG85PRBBNJJfQi3lVdspR26-syzlRr5wdCGD9j2s/s320/DSC_0005%25282%2529PJ.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549058853492074098" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><span class="currency_converter_text">I'm not </span><span class="currency_converter_text"><span title="Convert this amount" class="currency_converter_link">100</span></span><span class="currency_converter_text">% pleased with the results of my spotlighting but after viewing the Claudia & Co. DT cards, I have an idea for future cards using this technique. </span><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_2872/NEW-CCo.-Puddle-Jumpers-WINTER-HANNAH.htm">Winter</a> <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_2872/NEW-CCo.-Puddle-Jumpers-WINTER-HANNAH.htm"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Hannah's</span> </a>colors are almost monochrome and I simply spotlighted an area of Winter Hannah's skirt and jacket. Other features are the embossed snowflake background,tiny snowflakes and ribbon.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7V8nAf9TDkdztjpAN4DxlKQWK8DNK2R8G7p8MjSqC4B0fWNGk4jQI-iGNGHX72hhsZGV673RwoncFM0ZA1PdMw6j_1CzEKdHOzW0YOv2dVkb-S2BuE2RXMyd9pcPZzpIyrUMwdl4ID54B/s1600/DSC_0007%25283%2529pj.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 199px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7V8nAf9TDkdztjpAN4DxlKQWK8DNK2R8G7p8MjSqC4B0fWNGk4jQI-iGNGHX72hhsZGV673RwoncFM0ZA1PdMw6j_1CzEKdHOzW0YOv2dVkb-S2BuE2RXMyd9pcPZzpIyrUMwdl4ID54B/s200/DSC_0007%25283%2529pj.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5549059248185175762" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Be sure to stop by and check out the <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://claudiaandcompany.blogspot.com/">Claudia & Company Blog </a>and check out the DT cards. I love each DT members take on the challenge and I hope that you are inspired as well. You have a month to complete your card and all cards are to be uploaded to the <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://claudiaandcompany.blogspot.com/">Claudia & Company Blog</a>. The only rule....you are required to use Claudia & Company Stamps. Have a great weekend and have fun with the challenge!<br /><span style="font-size:85%;"> <span style="font-style: italic;">card details....</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">stamp and sentiment....Claudia & Company (</span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-style: italic;" href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_2872/NEW-CCo.-Puddle-Jumpers-WINTER-HANNAH.htm">Winter Hannah</a><span style="font-style: italic;">)...c/s Bazzill & PTI...inks </span><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_173/Sketch-Markers.htm">Copic Markers</a><span style="font-style: italic;">....tools </span><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_65/Embossing-Folders.htm">Cuttlebug snowflake embossin</a><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">g</span><span style="font-style: italic;"> folder and EK Succes wavey scallop border edge punch and snowflake punch...embellishments Stickles,</span><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_1651/Pearls--ICE-GREEN.htm">half back Pearls</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> and ribbon</span> </span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:78%;" ><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">card challenges.....</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://claudiaandcompany.blogspot.com/">Frosted Designs</a><span style="font-style: italic;">....Ribbon</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://iftheshoefitsscrapit.blogspot.com/">If The Shoe Fits</a><span style="font-style: italic;">....Texture</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.papercutzchallenge.blogspot.com/">Paper Cutz</a><span style="font-style: italic;">....Must have something relating to snow flakes....(I used my snowflake punch and my Cuttlebug snowflake embossing folder)</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://studio313challenge.blogspot.com/">Studio 313</a><span style="font-style: italic;">...Sparkle & Bling</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://aifactorychallenges.blogspot.com/">AiFactory</a><span style="font-style: italic;">......Holiday or Christmas</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://glitterbabeschallenge.blogspot.com/">Glitterbabe's.</a><span style="font-style: italic;">...Christmas...No Green or Red</span><br /></span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/114/22A8EF724490F7FEF982A990E952DEA6.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643803886640508312.post-62257187921619135642010-12-08T05:00:00.001-05:002010-12-08T05:00:04.905-05:00All That Scraps Wednesday.....Holiday Gift Ideas<span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Note</span>* This is my second post for today, please scroll down for The Pixie Cottages Sparkle & Shine Challenge.</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:78%;" ><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgheILDYY9YOHUzPbcDWEUhWXjbx1wUKNTeinXsGiuwAev4O07m4nTUlPPV1d6_Iy53IKrSEk6jyN1IZ6yGKqEvJvRJYI9ORLq3nDlUfxJ6ctIxsHXleZq_I-gfjaQR1tahzyyhhzytRx1C/s1600/DSC_0002%2528this%2529.jpg"><br /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgheILDYY9YOHUzPbcDWEUhWXjbx1wUKNTeinXsGiuwAev4O07m4nTUlPPV1d6_Iy53IKrSEk6jyN1IZ6yGKqEvJvRJYI9ORLq3nDlUfxJ6ctIxsHXleZq_I-gfjaQR1tahzyyhhzytRx1C/s1600/DSC_0002%2528this%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 462px; height: 364px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgheILDYY9YOHUzPbcDWEUhWXjbx1wUKNTeinXsGiuwAev4O07m4nTUlPPV1d6_Iy53IKrSEk6jyN1IZ6yGKqEvJvRJYI9ORLq3nDlUfxJ6ctIxsHXleZq_I-gfjaQR1tahzyyhhzytRx1C/s400/DSC_0002%2528this%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548165022520520754" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Hello Again!<br /><br />This weeks <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://atsblog.typepad.com/wednesdayschallenge/">All That Scraps Wednesday Challenge</a> is to make gifts for the holiday season. I made a trio of gifts that range from a cocoa treat holder, a nugget treat box and a mini decorated tin.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaAXOWKQyfdxftST8OBMGA0zsFJFLStqAYV4xbGgTrWncFI6vFJzD4hIrC-K6aknBjqweu4oT6uxP_3Vse7Wx1-cpRiqYTrU2BgPPBm4XcgG0kkRCziYuWhnmbyw-S9biYnA-icHY7wasI/s1600/DSC_0010%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 370px; height: 407px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaAXOWKQyfdxftST8OBMGA0zsFJFLStqAYV4xbGgTrWncFI6vFJzD4hIrC-K6aknBjqweu4oT6uxP_3Vse7Wx1-cpRiqYTrU2BgPPBm4XcgG0kkRCziYuWhnmbyw-S9biYnA-icHY7wasI/s320/DSC_0010%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548165330036320226" border="0" /></a><br /></div>I found the inspiration for my cocoa treat holder <a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://stampininspirations.blogspot.com/2009/10/pink-cat-studio-digi-release-and-treat.html">here </a>and the instructions are super easy to follow. Perched on top of the cocoa treat holder is the adorable new <a href="http://www.allthatscraps.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=650_1253&products_id=13437"><span style="font-weight: bold;">C.C.</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Designs Sugarplum "Brr Emma"</span></a>. I settled for traditional holiday colors and added gold embellishments for sparkle.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgklnmltWmPO1MM7nIBFxdKLwT94lDPW_utRU_pqPKtljwS9sDWbgeWDyvcxo4Ck14Kuz0kEcJIN7u5GifKMd8pCnxu5v0mriAsv6g9EVlYiX_dA28sChZvJAXXzf3PoDlg9tMI_g6bImpH/s1600/DSC_0025%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 317px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgklnmltWmPO1MM7nIBFxdKLwT94lDPW_utRU_pqPKtljwS9sDWbgeWDyvcxo4Ck14Kuz0kEcJIN7u5GifKMd8pCnxu5v0mriAsv6g9EVlYiX_dA28sChZvJAXXzf3PoDlg9tMI_g6bImpH/s320/DSC_0025%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548165888789263458" border="0" /></a> A few months ago, I brought a die-cut from my local scrap store. The scalloped die cut was a mini treat holder that had enough room for a single nugget candy. I made a template from the die cut and after several attempts, I came up with a version similar to the one I brought from my LSS.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQIIQ08vHTF8lb_lKM9CbAsmXLzt_aEDn7beVtdB9USFrGtQMW0dG4DU-5_gCGGq-9LdsmySMFG6wxmcW1UvNDTr_RHRJtIDJCHMIMMv1tp_s6TFg5ccF7ZPsdy2KE2jA29ZMJgNSlmiV5/s1600/DSC_0015%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 276px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQIIQ08vHTF8lb_lKM9CbAsmXLzt_aEDn7beVtdB9USFrGtQMW0dG4DU-5_gCGGq-9LdsmySMFG6wxmcW1UvNDTr_RHRJtIDJCHMIMMv1tp_s6TFg5ccF7ZPsdy2KE2jA29ZMJgNSlmiV5/s320/DSC_0015%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548165502309585298" border="0" /></a> My treat bag was made with <a href="http://www.allthatscraps.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=957_965&products_id=11691">Spellbinder </a>dies and this is what the inside of my treat holder looks like. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4o3RLts7G-SJQlKLAP4E-VXoGJUYcmgrib_M9K2Lai5qRGuniBgEE_GIbE1YJqLgaqtPJ789h6uLG6sY3JvB0GPGgFnc86fwBmFzeNGg-CVpPjXmjxkmcVWD5miIiI0FFVR0RCNC7lTz5/s1600/DSC_0020%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 276px; height: 215px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4o3RLts7G-SJQlKLAP4E-VXoGJUYcmgrib_M9K2Lai5qRGuniBgEE_GIbE1YJqLgaqtPJ789h6uLG6sY3JvB0GPGgFnc86fwBmFzeNGg-CVpPjXmjxkmcVWD5miIiI0FFVR0RCNC7lTz5/s320/DSC_0020%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548165633625065666" border="0" /></a> There is just enough room for a single nugget or in my case, two Hershey's Bliss Chocolates. I also decorated a mini round tin with design papers, ribbon, a flower, gold cord and a tiny gold bell.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyqoW66yrADX8ITvrUyuIiTH9yI1g9UGYjumTm6vGwsDsEoneRmZWjO7MBThwZXiAEfuHGb5g4ALDzok1lyHJ6zitoQycJ71urDBtKx4bxQBVEepP_y6WUNQDEOdDTZHamxJdkoBE5000n/s1600/DSC_0005%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 208px; height: 178px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyqoW66yrADX8ITvrUyuIiTH9yI1g9UGYjumTm6vGwsDsEoneRmZWjO7MBThwZXiAEfuHGb5g4ALDzok1lyHJ6zitoQycJ71urDBtKx4bxQBVEepP_y6WUNQDEOdDTZHamxJdkoBE5000n/s320/DSC_0005%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548165207660804514" border="0" /></a> The inside of the tin is filled with a few York mini Peppermint Patties.<br /><br />Be sure to stop by <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://atsblog.typepad.com/wednesdayschallenge/">All That Scraps Blog </a>for more holiday gift ideas. The DT did a fabulous job and their creations will surely inspire you! Should you decide to take on this weeks challenge, keep in mind that you can use <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">any stamp</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"> that is sold at the All</span> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">That Scraps On-line Store</span>. Link your creations to the <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://atsblog.typepad.com/wednesdayschallenge/">All That Scraps Blog</a><span class="currency_converter_text"> , you have until next Tuesday and the deadline is </span><span class="currency_converter_text"><span title="Convert this amount" class="currency_converter_link"><span title="Convert this amount" class="currency_converter_link">9</span></span></span><span class="currency_converter_text">:</span><span class="currency_converter_text"><span title="Convert this amount" class="currency_converter_link"><span title="Convert this amount" class="currency_converter_link">00</span></span></span><span class="currency_converter_text"> est. The winner of our gift idea challenge will win a </span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 102, 0);"><span class="currency_converter_text">$</span><span title="Convert this amount" class="currency_converter_link"><span title="Convert this amount" class="currency_converter_link"><span title="Convert this amount" class="currency_converter_link">15.00</span></span></span><span class="currency_converter_text"> gift certificate</span></span> from the All That Scraps Store. Have fun with this weeks challenge and I'm hoping that you "knock our socks off" with your creativity!<br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Details....</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">stamp </span><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" href="http://www.allthatscraps.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=650_1253&products_id=13437">C.C. Designs Sugarplums "Brr Emma"</a><span style="font-style: italic;">, sentiment </span><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" href="http://www.allthatscraps.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=360_888&products_id=12623">Whimsy Stamps</a><span style="font-style: italic;">, c/s Bazzill, DP Imaginisce...inks Copic Markers, SU's Olive and Memento Tuxedo Black....tools </span><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" href="http://www.allthatscraps.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=957_965&products_id=11691">Spellbinders Sm. Big Scallop die</a><span style="font-style: italic;">,Scor- Pal, </span><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" href="http://www.allthatscraps.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=173&products_id=8036">dbl. sided tape</a><span style="font-style: italic;">, corner rounder punch and small edged scallop scissors...embellishments ribbon, half back pearls, gold cord, Stickles, </span><a style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.allthatscraps.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=96_709&products_id=6783">clear treat bag</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> and mini gold bells.</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);font-size:78%;" ><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Blog Challenges......</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://reasonableribbon.blogspot.com/2010/12/challenge-13-anything-but-card-winter.html">Really Reasonable Ribbon</a><span style="font-style: italic;">.....Anything but card and must include ribbon</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://thesecretcraftersaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/">Saturday Challenge</a><span style="font-style: italic;">....Christmas</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/">Mark's Finest Papers</a><span style="font-style: italic;">...Red & Green</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">* </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/">Pile it on</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> - it's all in the wrapping</span></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0); font-style: italic;font-size:78%;" ><br />* <a href="http://acraftylittleplace.blogspot.com/2010/11/challenge-66-anything-goes.html">A crafty little place</a> - anything goes<br />* <a href="http://scrap-creations1.blogspot.com/2010/11/going-grey-with-scrap-creations_29.html">scrap-creations</a> - anything goes<br />* <a href="http://sugarsweetpapertreats.blogspot.com/2010/12/anything-goes-in-december.html">sugar sweet paper treats</a> - anything goes<br />* <a href="http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.com/2010/11/tip-12-anything-goes-challenge.html">top tip tuesday</a> - anything goes<br />* <a href="http://theresmagicintheair.blogspot.com/2010/11/magical-monday-anything-goes.html">There's magic in the air with paper cupcake</a> - anything goes<br />* <a href="http://totallystampalicious.blogspot.com/2010/11/stampalicious-monday-anything-goes.html">totally stampalicious</a> - anything goes<br />* <a href="http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/2010/12/bugaboo-anything-goes-challenge.html">Bugaboo stamps</a> - anything goes<br />* <a href="http://creativeinspirationschallenge.blogspot.com/2010/11/challenge-47.html">Creative inspirations</a> - christmas gifts<br />* <a href="http://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/2010/12/challenge-57-christmas-tag-or-bag.html">little red wagon</a> - christmas tag or bag</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);font-size:78%;" ><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.papersundaes.blogspot.com/">Paper Sundaes</a><span style="font-style: italic;">.....Gift It!</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643803886640508312.post-80828759088984319962010-12-08T00:15:00.000-05:002010-12-08T00:15:00.967-05:00Pixie Cottage #48...Guest Sketch/Sparkle & Shine Theme<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtqkp5Q_ogrzSYUUOoqvRnYG4UrRfP_rd6cez7AiQB3rRGebJVcPKwS719NzcjkYmuYkRakJflt9JvtdXaheOo6LDCxxvL6l3J_OgbCo_mzp_Lm5pgyqSxPPvTEyWBEPThyIl7HLq4Jdog/s1600/DSC_0017%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 353px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtqkp5Q_ogrzSYUUOoqvRnYG4UrRfP_rd6cez7AiQB3rRGebJVcPKwS719NzcjkYmuYkRakJflt9JvtdXaheOo6LDCxxvL6l3J_OgbCo_mzp_Lm5pgyqSxPPvTEyWBEPThyIl7HLq4Jdog/s400/DSC_0017%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548149727967855602" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Hello Everyone and Happy Wednesday!<br /><br />Today I am saying "Happy Wednesday" and I'm finally feeling it for a change. It feels so great to feel healthy again!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnvf15LuHy9afU1YBYffj2lJMzuvKVajgnHdfW2gLbQ1lRFxbnY8TNMl7cC5Z250inD3LHCJiW1-tIZoQvWSlfNe2xbCpl0dL9c3bH7F7adq4MyZij9qxfmpvl1zWriz-ATzk9BWWvmGno/s1600/PC48.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnvf15LuHy9afU1YBYffj2lJMzuvKVajgnHdfW2gLbQ1lRFxbnY8TNMl7cC5Z250inD3LHCJiW1-tIZoQvWSlfNe2xbCpl0dL9c3bH7F7adq4MyZij9qxfmpvl1zWriz-ATzk9BWWvmGno/s200/PC48.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548158801006165330" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Getting on with this weeks <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thepixiecottage.blogspot.com/">Pixie Cottage </a>Challenge, this weeks challenge theme is <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">"Sparkle & Shine"</span> and our sketch was designed by the talented <a href="http://stampsinc.blogspot.com/"> Pam Limmerick</a>. Thanks for the inspiration and lovely sketch Pam!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimfGunsNOy59cOg9D-HPW5dwOFd1kz-VXrykQUTqblD3w8IK8F-JhikCs4yYqPSwzdDUHC-qEKcBobVaVQ0VFqsNCMHgVNsUx-ojp5FuwunK9rzNsxj-tGRz1vzp8gELv_BF8OzZQGaNyd/s1600/DSC_0019%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 319px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimfGunsNOy59cOg9D-HPW5dwOFd1kz-VXrykQUTqblD3w8IK8F-JhikCs4yYqPSwzdDUHC-qEKcBobVaVQ0VFqsNCMHgVNsUx-ojp5FuwunK9rzNsxj-tGRz1vzp8gELv_BF8OzZQGaNyd/s320/DSC_0019%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548149993955270322" border="0" /></a><br /></div>My card features the adorable <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.michellesscrap.com/index.cfm/fa/items.main/parentcat/30223/subcatid/0/id/487626">Hannah with Candle</a> and I made sure to add lots of sparkle. I combined the traditional Christmas colors of red,white and green with lovely holiday design papers and fun holiday ribbon.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEb-gTIu6tVkD0dbAZKD4P64ybup6dMvlJq4aZ-DKfC0JCVGRI_W46QTlj176Q5HZe_5M1LmqmwOTEcukQ5sWW3TCxpgWLISho8sS0cEYKcJ17MkvAzbYuCMXalrUyDuTTSO7LRzq0EC8T/s1600/DSC_0021%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEb-gTIu6tVkD0dbAZKD4P64ybup6dMvlJq4aZ-DKfC0JCVGRI_W46QTlj176Q5HZe_5M1LmqmwOTEcukQ5sWW3TCxpgWLISho8sS0cEYKcJ17MkvAzbYuCMXalrUyDuTTSO7LRzq0EC8T/s320/DSC_0021%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548149880234073842" border="0" /></a><br /></div>We only have a couple of challenges left and you really want to make sure to get in on all of the challenge fun. Be sure to stop by the <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thepixiecottage.blogspot.com/">Pixie Cottage Blog </a>and check out the design teams Sparkle and Shine creations for inspiration and the challenge rules. We hope that you have lots of fun with this weeks challenge as we look forward to viewing your creations!<br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size:78%;"> <span style="font-style: italic;">card details....</span> <span style="font-style: italic;">stamp The Pixie Cottage's </span><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" href="http://www.michellesscrap.com/index.cfm/fa/items.main/parentcat/30223/subcatid/0/id/487626">Hannah with Candle</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> and sentiment by Papertrey Ink, c/s Bazzill and PTI, dp Papertrey Ink....tools used Nesties </span><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" href="http://www.michellesscrap.com/index.cfm/fa/categories.main/parentcat/26137">oval scallop die</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> and </span><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" href="http://www.michellesscrap.com/index.cfm/fa/subcategories.main/parentcat/18632/subcatid/74785">EK </a><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" href="http://www.michellesscrap.com/index.cfm/fa/subcategories.main/parentcat/18632/subcatid/74785">Success </a><span style="font-style: italic;">open border scallop edge punch...embellishments machine stitching, button, Stickles, Martha Stewart glitter cut tinsel for snow and ribbon from Michael's...inks </span><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" href="http://www.michellesscrap.com/index.cfm/fa/subcategories.main/parentcat/29933/subcatid/72059">Copic Markers </a><br /></span><br />I hope that your day is off to a great start and that all is well! Take care and thanks so much for stopping by! <span style="color: rgb(0, 102, 0);font-size:78%;" ><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">My card also qualifies for the following blog challenges......</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/search/label/challenge" target="_blank">Bugaboo</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> - Anything Goes</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://cardmakinmamas.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Card Making Mama's</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> - Anything Goes</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://totallystampalicious.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Totally Stampalicious</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> - Anything Goes</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://sugarsweetpapertreats.blogspot.com/2010/12/anything-goes-in-december.html" target="_blank">Sugar Sweet Paper Treats</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> - Anything Goes</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://theartisticstampercreativeteam.blogspot.com/2010/12/its-christmas-time-by-jennie.html" target="_blank">The Artistic Stamper</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> - Christmas</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.thepaperplayers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Paper Players</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> - Christmas</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://littlepapershop.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Little Paper Shop</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> - Funky Edge</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://paperissues.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Paper Issues</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> - Holiday Hookup</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://divastamper.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Diva Stamper</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> - Photo Inspiration</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://challengeupyourlife.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Challenge Up Your Life</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> - Christmas or Advent</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://thesecretcraftersaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Secret Crafter</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> - Christmas</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.papercutzchallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Papercutz</a><span style="font-style: italic;" class="currency_converter_text"> - Christmas with </span><span style="font-style: italic;" title="Convert this amount" class="currency_converter_link">2</span><span style="font-style: italic;" class="currency_converter_text"> patterned papers</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://stampchallenges.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Stamp Something</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> - Christmas Colors</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Speedy the Cat's Friends</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> - Red and Green</span><br /></span> <br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/114/22A8EF724490F7FEF982A990E952DEA6.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643803886640508312.post-63484255010077032252010-12-01T13:30:00.010-05:002010-12-01T14:47:56.147-05:00All That Scraps Wednesday....Snowflakes!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPgdPqAq1UnRJ6jEO-MTAx_M6ecoFynEzuxc613aq38VXv2usywF3hEDODTS2LagZfjjwzIeBY6OJ3CgBiOCFd8IWWZ5VGrSHstOCvx-6-ezTV7bBXhOwHXTWu7V7aPH5H1G5Sm8lfXeyG/s1600/DSC_0002%25284%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 361px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPgdPqAq1UnRJ6jEO-MTAx_M6ecoFynEzuxc613aq38VXv2usywF3hEDODTS2LagZfjjwzIeBY6OJ3CgBiOCFd8IWWZ5VGrSHstOCvx-6-ezTV7bBXhOwHXTWu7V7aPH5H1G5Sm8lfXeyG/s400/DSC_0002%25284%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545783511620138402" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><br />Hello Again,<br /><br />This weeks <span style="font-weight: bold;">All That Scraps Wednesday </span>Challenge is a super fun one....<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Snowflakes</span>!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">I don't have a card ready for this weeks challenge yet</span>. I'm showing what I would have presented for <span style="font-style: italic;">last weeks tag c</span>hallenge. I'm going to work on a snowflake card and hope to have it ready to post soon.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCHSdbHkqmsDPYXwCvUbl9d3t5gyyZjg9ej_hFO_y5D-o5W9fZ4sb1KHBjJZZ5p3twPfe7cIK3vRcbVXKqi__FPkt5EWQntRZHUeeaUX3Ip2LuvhY3xccF2cfBrmSUg6lyLlKBiRekRytC/s1600/DSC_0006%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 254px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCHSdbHkqmsDPYXwCvUbl9d3t5gyyZjg9ej_hFO_y5D-o5W9fZ4sb1KHBjJZZ5p3twPfe7cIK3vRcbVXKqi__FPkt5EWQntRZHUeeaUX3Ip2LuvhY3xccF2cfBrmSUg6lyLlKBiRekRytC/s320/DSC_0006%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545783190355184546" border="0" /></a><br /></div>I think that tags are so cool and most definitely will be making a lot more of these for the holidays and other occasions. I made my tag with my Cricut Expressions and my image <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.allthatscraps.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=360_361_442&products_id=12946">Sugar September </a> was the perfect size.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLwJrfnYrh00lbPlMOn-R11ySal_LvDu1SXgE8MrdB6GKqLF5UQBmv87DSfdt3LmGCJA9t77Yyi1_m2PshUzJ8rzp-r0G0UeRdgJYyrQm-CaktmJDzZH7UVl6UMDJNe1Z6Uo8H-9Mb5_Zi/s1600/DSC_0005%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 270px; height: 425px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLwJrfnYrh00lbPlMOn-R11ySal_LvDu1SXgE8MrdB6GKqLF5UQBmv87DSfdt3LmGCJA9t77Yyi1_m2PshUzJ8rzp-r0G0UeRdgJYyrQm-CaktmJDzZH7UVl6UMDJNe1Z6Uo8H-9Mb5_Zi/s320/DSC_0005%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545783772847878226" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />I kept the layout simple, the embellishments are tiny roses and a few of the smaller half back pearls. Sugar September is mounted on a small circular die and I cut it so that she is sitting in the curve. There is a name for this but I can't think of it right now. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Sugar Honey</span> is colored in with Copic Markers and I added Stickles here and there and embellished my tag with <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.allthatscraps.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=228_750_1012&products_id=11005">Prima mini roses</a>.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLwJrfnYrh00lbPlMOn-R11ySal_LvDu1SXgE8MrdB6GKqLF5UQBmv87DSfdt3LmGCJA9t77Yyi1_m2PshUzJ8rzp-r0G0UeRdgJYyrQm-CaktmJDzZH7UVl6UMDJNe1Z6Uo8H-9Mb5_Zi/s1600/DSC_0005%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 203px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLwJrfnYrh00lbPlMOn-R11ySal_LvDu1SXgE8MrdB6GKqLF5UQBmv87DSfdt3LmGCJA9t77Yyi1_m2PshUzJ8rzp-r0G0UeRdgJYyrQm-CaktmJDzZH7UVl6UMDJNe1Z6Uo8H-9Mb5_Zi/s320/DSC_0005%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545783772847878226" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><br />For more fabulous ATS <span style="font-weight: bold;">Snowflake </span>DT inspiration and the rules to our weekly challenges, please click <a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://atsblog.typepad.com/wednesdayschallenge/">here</a>.<br /><br />Thank you all so much for everything and for stopping by! I'm super drowsy and gotta lay down for a while. Take care and once again, thanks so much for everything!<br /><br />hugs<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/114/22A8EF724490F7FEF982A990E952DEA6.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643803886640508312.post-45493348238330019462010-12-01T12:37:00.006-05:002010-12-01T13:29:56.337-05:00Pixie Cottage #47....Team Sketch/Paper Piecing<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7oHkCfqguGp7vVt3QvvH_oTzxfgySGuQ7-I94ZQG9vGr913m918T6Lwq4P2N8EzNSV8x1oqKa42hIfZafS-hLAHdjw0w5lcFaR6TBRZQPi3QbnbYxvnHuQmgE-6U4soHh8q_Eeo5uul7H/s1600/DSC_0019%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 374px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7oHkCfqguGp7vVt3QvvH_oTzxfgySGuQ7-I94ZQG9vGr913m918T6Lwq4P2N8EzNSV8x1oqKa42hIfZafS-hLAHdjw0w5lcFaR6TBRZQPi3QbnbYxvnHuQmgE-6U4soHh8q_Eeo5uul7H/s400/DSC_0019%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545769804435426386" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Hello Everyone,<br /><br />I'm "back in the drivers seat" and finally starting to feel better and what a relief that is...my poor nose is raw...I feel like Rudolph. The only difference is Rudolph's nose was cute, mine isn't! <a href="http://www.millan.net/"><img src="http://www.millan.net/minimations/toolminis/xmas_stmicell.gif" alt="Smiley from millan.net" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This weeks <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thepixiecottage.blogspot.com/">Pixie Cottage Challenge</a> is a team sketch and the theme is <span style="font-weight: bold;">Paper</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Piecing</span>. As with all of our challenges , you have a choice. You can either make a card based on the team sketch or you can make a card based on this weeks theme.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX4Ql4gkgMDS_L3of7HMG3sjUqDRjY8lGAFvc4hjOg5-RBN6o8FjN6RkB8hTkXbnRnrsczNV8kkWFx7-aLB7BBSQoQKzkoNviAU2ewUziyHfCuMjvpMC8dLbIsVa-MOnO30cVHEroyl9Jl/s1600/DSC_0024%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX4Ql4gkgMDS_L3of7HMG3sjUqDRjY8lGAFvc4hjOg5-RBN6o8FjN6RkB8hTkXbnRnrsczNV8kkWFx7-aLB7BBSQoQKzkoNviAU2ewUziyHfCuMjvpMC8dLbIsVa-MOnO30cVHEroyl9Jl/s320/DSC_0024%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545769985344662034" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />I paper pieced <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.michellesscrap.com/index.cfm/fa/categories.main/parentcat/30223/endrw/36">Cassie's</a> dress with a scrap piece of design paper and put everything together layer by layer. With my base layer, I colored in the stockings, the ribbon and shoes and for the second layer, I added the paper pieced dress. For the final layer, I attached my images upper body (the head,pony tail, neck and arms supporting the kitty were all one piece that was already colored in , cut out and put aside) I carefully lined everything up and applied my images upper body to the paper pieced dress. * I use Tombow Glue and you only need a little bit. I apply the glue in a series of tiny dots and use my craft tweezers when layering*<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR_G0Q3oLvChyphenhyphen3hxI_L1GA89cSYMn0T5WDe73u_wYV_TYHUF3mY6-7g33VZxO7Pk5IqHMql9Qk2v6w5dkKuyYBmIpqnBeDfvZ92O6CnOm1OsEVv8KOGM0vu9O60LpNPtTJpSucTYdUTOlV/s1600/DSC_0024%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 246px; height: 246px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR_G0Q3oLvChyphenhyphen3hxI_L1GA89cSYMn0T5WDe73u_wYV_TYHUF3mY6-7g33VZxO7Pk5IqHMql9Qk2v6w5dkKuyYBmIpqnBeDfvZ92O6CnOm1OsEVv8KOGM0vu9O60LpNPtTJpSucTYdUTOlV/s320/DSC_0024%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5545777894982634882" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />For more <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.thepixiecottage.blogspot.com/">Pixie Cottage</a> DT inspiration and the rules to the challenge, please click <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.thepixiecottage.blogspot.com/">here</a>.<br /><br />I also want to thank everyone for their kind comments. It is a bummer to be sick and I'm so thankful that I am finally getting over this. Once again, thank all of you, I am so blessed to have met some of the best people in the world. People that I will most likely never meet in real life but that's OK ....I'm just thankful and blessed for the opportunity to have met some of the best people in the world!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">*I'm a little drowsy from my meds. but will come back and add card details etc. later tonight.</span><br /><br />hugs<br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/114/22A8EF724490F7FEF982A990E952DEA6.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643803886640508312.post-13648791268641145122010-11-28T16:43:00.003-05:002010-11-28T18:51:26.001-05:00Just a note...or twoHello Everyone, <a href="http://www.millan.net/"><img src="http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/sneezing.gif" alt="Smiley from millan.net" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I'm so sorry that I haven't posted anything in over a week. I have a simple explanation for my absence though....I've been super sick. <a href="http://www.millan.net/"><img src="http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/sneezing.gif" alt="Smiley from millan.net" border="0" /></a> I came down with the sniffles and a headache last weekend and from there became progressively worse.<br />After "doctoring" on myself for three days with over the counter medication, my husband said <span style="font-style: italic;">enough was enough</span>..."something isn't right" and took me to the hospital. I had a temperature, my chest made a terrible rattling sound when I breathed and my entire body ached all over. <a href="http://www.millan.net/"><img src="http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/hangoversmiley.gif" alt="Smiley from millan.net" border="0" /></a> What started out as a cold snowballed into the flu and a upper respiratory infection.<br />I spent two days in the hospital including Thanksgiving day <a href="http://www.millan.net/"><img src="http://www.moppo.net/mextra/holidays/thanksgiving/turkydance1.gif" alt="Animation from millan.net" border="0" /></a>and can't remember ever being so sick and miserable! <a href="http://www.millan.net/"><img src="http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/nursesmileyf.gif" alt="Smiley from millan.net" border="0" /></a> I'm slowly coming around and getting stronger each day especially now that the cold/infection has <span style="font-style: italic;">broken up</span> and is slowing leaving my body.<br /><br />My craft room is in my basement which happens to be a finished and dry and sorely missed!!!! I can't wait to return to my basement oasis and create something! <a href="http://www.millan.net/"><img src="http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/scrapbooksmiley.gif" alt="Smiley from millan.net" border="0" /></a> I will be back some creations very soon, until then take care and have a blessed day.<br /><br />hugs <a href="http://www.millan.net/"><img src="http://www.moppo.net/mextra/holidays/thanksgiving/turkyflower.gif" alt="Animation from millan.net" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/114/22A8EF724490F7FEF982A990E952DEA6.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643803886640508312.post-12712985096629502272010-11-17T08:02:00.001-05:002010-11-17T08:17:56.296-05:00ATS Wednesday...Gift Card Holder Challenge!<span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:78%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">*This is my second post for today, please scroll down for The Pixie Cottages Sketch/Ribbon & Bow Challenge.</span><br /></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSS_GIMl4UdmYVHsEZ7Biq1fNTv31g5lGfJVLDwPzSSSwsxbOisBS7KJimQfBBWO5bNioF35ynhDUV91cSbctVNwoDbp-nKEKaEraSNuBJU3dBSwBBGXGHztKnGoyRJf-GOyQxKEmdFiEe/s1600/DSC_0007%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 398px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSS_GIMl4UdmYVHsEZ7Biq1fNTv31g5lGfJVLDwPzSSSwsxbOisBS7KJimQfBBWO5bNioF35ynhDUV91cSbctVNwoDbp-nKEKaEraSNuBJU3dBSwBBGXGHztKnGoyRJf-GOyQxKEmdFiEe/s400/DSC_0007%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540002663355974594" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Hello Again,<br /><br />I back with All That Scraps Wednesday Challenge and this weeks challenge is to make a gift card holder.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBXo0395eFR07UuIU1TBaFM-NzmuEkQ9rAvDgJGpq7esU617hs4HlKYhMa6-Q7r-8GFcgHUjYMez4zksxEiMYqKZdKGDb3LkzkcqJPc5RsHgvX56yIHjyHtw1QC5kH8Z4n7Fnb6XEXs16n/s1600/DSC_0008%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBXo0395eFR07UuIU1TBaFM-NzmuEkQ9rAvDgJGpq7esU617hs4HlKYhMa6-Q7r-8GFcgHUjYMez4zksxEiMYqKZdKGDb3LkzkcqJPc5RsHgvX56yIHjyHtw1QC5kH8Z4n7Fnb6XEXs16n/s320/DSC_0008%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540002849007759570" border="0" /></a><br /></div>I don't have a specific recipe for my gift holder, I simply started with a mini envelope that originally contained a gift card. I shamelessly tore the envelope apart and made a template for my project and from there I added a decorative cover.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcDxQJaOJongOnryietsM2nVUZCgjpiYjAtdfNGrQsB8g5Z985E1T_7B235j7KiFKpe46r4yJEpxyhuliNw3xEIvQGmQsAZvULd1qg-TWFOcNCpGw_aVEmsgsh9exYykWAhurX7Vibbbr9/s1600/DSC_0013%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcDxQJaOJongOnryietsM2nVUZCgjpiYjAtdfNGrQsB8g5Z985E1T_7B235j7KiFKpe46r4yJEpxyhuliNw3xEIvQGmQsAZvULd1qg-TWFOcNCpGw_aVEmsgsh9exYykWAhurX7Vibbbr9/s320/DSC_0013%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540002987904861090" border="0" /></a><br /></div>My image, <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.allthatscraps.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=650_1237&products_id=13206">Sugarplums Christmas Angel</a>, really worked well with my gift card holder because of her size <span style="font-style: italic;">and </span>because she is in a sitting position. I adhered her onto the small circular nesties and embellished with Kaiser half back pink gems. I embellished Christmas Angel's halo and wings with extra fine glitter and I attached my sentiment to her hands.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc3Bd67WwdijzAAO6blqZh-_3SkZHZh2qKez_GBTSUaQt3r5w07MGcEwCN_oBCCUSZIw94qD38W64c4psJqXGs5zPLC9RYiPyTH840plgo8oen1sPNgIwMp82tZShMQOlSS2N6d3MQvW3T/s1600/DSC_0016%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc3Bd67WwdijzAAO6blqZh-_3SkZHZh2qKez_GBTSUaQt3r5w07MGcEwCN_oBCCUSZIw94qD38W64c4psJqXGs5zPLC9RYiPyTH840plgo8oen1sPNgIwMp82tZShMQOlSS2N6d3MQvW3T/s320/DSC_0016%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540003134421999058" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style=";font-family:Georgia,";" >There is a new prize offered every week on the ATS Challenge blog but make sure you use a stamp that is sold in the <a target="_blank" href="http://allthatscraps.com/">All That Scraps store</a><div style="display: inline; cursor: pointer; padding-right: 16px; width: 16px; height: 16px;"> <span style=";font-family:Georgia,";" >if you want to be eligible to win! </span><span class="currency_converter_text"> ATS carries a wide range of stamps which gives you quite a selection to choose from. You have until </span><span class="currency_converter_text"><span title="Convert this amount" class="currency_converter_link">10</span></span><span class="currency_converter_text"> PM on the Tuesday following each challenge to link your entry to the ATS Blog. Good luck!</span><br /><br />Have a beautiful day and thanks so much for stopping by!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">gift card details.....</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">stamp</span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.allthatscraps.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=650_1237&products_id=13206"> <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">C.C. Designs Sugarplums Christmas Angel</span></a><span style="font-style: italic;">, sentiment Ellen Hutson's and the inside sentiment is a rub on by SU...c/s Bazzill and PTI....tools Cuttlebug's </span><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" href="http://www.allthatscraps.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=6_21&products_id=4021">Swiss Dots embossing folder</a><span style="font-style: italic;"><span class="currency_converter_text">, nesties circular and circular scalloped dies, </span><span class="currency_converter_text"><span title="Convert this amount" class="currency_converter_link">3</span></span><span class="currency_converter_text">/</span><span class="currency_converter_text"><span title="Convert this amount" class="currency_converter_link">4</span></span><span class="currency_converter_text"> " circular punch, </span><span title="Convert this amount" class="currency_converter_link"><span title="Convert this amount" class="currency_converter_link">1</span></span><span class="currency_converter_text">" circular punch, Scor-Pal and scalloped scissors....inks Copic Markrs.....embellishments </span></span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-style: italic;" href="http://www.allthatscraps.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8_994_995&products_id=9376">Kaiser half back pink gem</a><span style="font-style: italic;">s,extra fine glitter,ribbon and a tiny gem snowflake<br /><br />Challenges......</span></span><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);font-size:78%;" ><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://reasonableribbon.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Reasonable Ribbon</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> - Ribbon and Christmas</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://stampandcreateblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Stamp and Create</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> - Tis The Season</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://scrappyfrogschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Scrappy Frogs</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> - Christmas</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://scrapbooksisters.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Scrapbook Sisters</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> - Christmas</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://theresmagicintheair.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Paper Cupcakes</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> - Christmas, Glitter and Ribbon</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://sassystudiodesigns.blogspot.com/2010/11/sassy-thursday_11.html" target="_blank">Sassy Studios</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> - Anything Goes</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Simon Says Stamp and Show</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> - Whatever Makes You Happy</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com/search/label/Shining%20the%20Light%20Challenge">Our Daily Bread</a><span style="font-style: italic;">..Anything But A Card</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://thesecretcraftersaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/">Secret Crafter</a><span style="font-style: italic;">.....Sparkle & Shine</span></span> <br /></div></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643803886640508312.post-79120283209331672342010-11-16T22:23:00.012-05:002010-11-17T08:08:30.425-05:00Pixie Cottage #44...Sketch/Ribbons & Bows<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqZ8ifuMne1PxgHeUdxxTHbwvysj3YKqu_O2QB6hjDxjsz4Rf8OZQEHdBXdyxq-krFo0nVCX1wTnLzJsCe0SZSFSrPTiiSZb8EpnbPNlSx7aHKzQ_zW-28eO2y2CZKachxS0_CporMPFCt/s1600/DSC_0003%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 374px; height: 426px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqZ8ifuMne1PxgHeUdxxTHbwvysj3YKqu_O2QB6hjDxjsz4Rf8OZQEHdBXdyxq-krFo0nVCX1wTnLzJsCe0SZSFSrPTiiSZb8EpnbPNlSx7aHKzQ_zW-28eO2y2CZKachxS0_CporMPFCt/s400/DSC_0003%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540378814630890754" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"></span><br /></div><br />Hello and Happy Wednesday!<br /><br />This weeks <span style="font-weight: bold;">Pixie Cottage Challenge </span>is a great one! If you love sketches, check out our team sketch designed Pam. Pam's sketches are amazing and I find them very inspiring, thanks for everything Pam! This weeks theme is a fun one, ribbons and bows! Whew....I can already hear the your brains buzzing with excitement, I mean who doesn't love to embellish with ribbons and bows? I would be so lost without me ribbons!!!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9sSEy8ZpwWijxqoTPunsnHCFlk6QYlsUHXY2ypGy7-5r6EK6hBSBRJbTt7AqUKJy3vMF_C08DgfMWYwuEZBSkGYT2-XDHFERsRsKoFUT_beAfyl0CJh8QSoNDq2YDPsIpw4Ahlr4q3mvV/s1600/PC45.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 152px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9sSEy8ZpwWijxqoTPunsnHCFlk6QYlsUHXY2ypGy7-5r6EK6hBSBRJbTt7AqUKJy3vMF_C08DgfMWYwuEZBSkGYT2-XDHFERsRsKoFUT_beAfyl0CJh8QSoNDq2YDPsIpw4Ahlr4q3mvV/s200/PC45.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540375358393923826" border="0" /></a><br /></div>My card features the new<a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.michellesscrap.com/index.cfm/fa/items.main/parentcat/30223/subcatid/0/id/485266"> Hannah's Letter </a>and it is a <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">stamp set</span> that includes <span style="font-weight: bold;">two </span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">sentiments</span> and comes mounted with cling foam. Personally, I like the smaller size of Hannah and I hope that there are more Hannah stamp sets sold in the future.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8cZLImAghsSZLMD9H6GW9HGEvNdALjnr_R-_a12opRclDwQW3w-9vFTdyfZgc4MqZd7oXlwUB4nKZvEb4g9BtItJ2pFpIRM-DE_OY498ZwtlB0xgEA-x-ymWcEz59IPQDuKiAqGtExlnd/s1600/DSC_0004%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 306px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8cZLImAghsSZLMD9H6GW9HGEvNdALjnr_R-_a12opRclDwQW3w-9vFTdyfZgc4MqZd7oXlwUB4nKZvEb4g9BtItJ2pFpIRM-DE_OY498ZwtlB0xgEA-x-ymWcEz59IPQDuKiAqGtExlnd/s320/DSC_0004%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540354951985148626" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Quick details about my card, I have a lot of white going on here and added texture by embossing my base mat with Cuttlebug's <a href="http://www.michellesscrap.com/index.cfm/fa/items.main/parentcat/19423/subcatid/62813/id/462617">Swiss Dots</a> embossing folder. Hannah is colored in with Copic Markers and the snow is dotted with Stickles Ice. I hope that you can see the ribbon, it's a little sheer but I have a strip of ribbon and a bow even! <span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-style: italic;">(my base layer which is white is absorbing my ribbon and it's difficult to see in the picture, but it's there*ü*)</span></span><br /><br />For more DT inspiration and the rules to the challenge, please <a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.thepixiecottage.blogspot.com/">click here</a>. Have fun with this weeks challenge and remember....you have a choice with our challenges. You can choose either our team sketch, or you can create according to our themes. Either way, have fun creating!!!!<br /><br />hugs<br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/114/22A8EF724490F7FEF982A990E952DEA6.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" /></a><br /><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" ><br />card details....<br />stamp and sentiment both from the new <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.michellesscrap.com/index.cfm/fa/items.main/parentcat/30223/subcatid/0/id/485266">Hannah's Letter Stamp Set</a>...c/s Bazzill and PTI.....inks <a href="http://www.michellesscrap.com/index.cfm/fa/items.main/parentcat/29933/subcatid/72059/id/399258"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">Copic </span></a><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.michellesscrap.com/index.cfm/fa/items.main/parentcat/29933/subcatid/72059/id/399258">Markers</a> and <a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://www.michellesscrap.com/index.cfm/fa/items.main/parentcat/19498/subcatid/0/id/453864">Memento Tuxedo Black</a>....tools Cuttlebug's <a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.michellesscrap.com/index.cfm/fa/items.main/parentcat/19423/subcatid/62813/id/462617">Swiss Dots</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;"> </span>Embossing Folder,EK Success Wavy Border Punch, and Nesties lg. <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.michellesscrap.com/index.cfm/fa/subcategories.main/parentcat/26137/subcatid/77694/endrw/0"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Petite circular and scallop dies...</span></a><a href="http://www.michellesscrap.com/index.cfm/fa/subcategories.main/parentcat/26137/subcatid/77694/endrw/0">.</a> Embellishments ribbon, half back pearls, miniature gold bell and gold cord</span><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">My card also qualifies for the following blog challenges...</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://thecraftypad.blogspot.com/">The Crafty Pad</a><span style="font-style: italic;">....X-Mas Sparkle</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://robynsfetishchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">I Did It Creations</a><span style="font-style: italic;">.....Traditional X-Mas Color</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://sentimentalsundays.blogspot.com/">Sentimental Sundays</a><span style="font-style: italic;">......Childhood plus a sentiment</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cute Card Thursday</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> - Anything Goes</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.charactercafe.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Character Cafe</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> - Embossing</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://stampandcreateblog.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Stamp and Create</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> - Tis The Season</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://alotarubberstamps.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Alota Rubber Stamps</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> - Let's Celebrate Christmas</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://scrappyfrogschallenge.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Scrappy Frogs</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> - Christmas</span><span style="font-style: italic;"></span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.flourishes.org/blog/" target="_blank">Flourishes</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> - Just Do It! Make A Christmas card :)</span><br /></span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/114/22A8EF724490F7FEF982A990E952DEA6.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643803886640508312.post-30310480283982732832010-11-15T23:42:00.007-05:002010-11-16T10:33:30.350-05:00Claudia & Co. Party Time Noah and......<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc7TsEGftN2LtpqjBlsK_8YLnHFeely5yQBDaorNVgIgm7Jo6V6_DXuJruc2xZ8DtlZRlPjIAm7v1Zfs1U0GftTaD9NM8uWANKbUEaoAaKpHb-I8BuT1xOfmPddhJsoKcYrSkm6aVWFu8o/s1600/DSC_0003%25282%2529noah.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 382px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc7TsEGftN2LtpqjBlsK_8YLnHFeely5yQBDaorNVgIgm7Jo6V6_DXuJruc2xZ8DtlZRlPjIAm7v1Zfs1U0GftTaD9NM8uWANKbUEaoAaKpHb-I8BuT1xOfmPddhJsoKcYrSkm6aVWFu8o/s400/DSC_0003%25282%2529noah.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540004447853025346" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Hello Everyone,<br /><br />I hope that you all had a beautiful weekend and that your day is off to a terrific start. I have some terrific news that I want to share with you today, are you ready to hear it? As of right now, you can buy <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_126/Claudia-Co.-Stamps.htm">Claudia & Co. Puddle Jumper</a> images as <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">digi's</span></span>!!!!!<br />As most of you already know, digi images are very versatile and what <span style="font-style: italic;">I love</span> the most about digi's is that they are an instant buy! If you need a particular image...like...<span style="font-style: italic;">"right now" </span>...all you have to do is buy it and within minutes you can download your images to your computer and create instantly! How cool is that!!!<br />You can find all of Lori Boyd's adorable Puddle Jumpers in either stamp or digi form at <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/">Die Cuts R Us</a>.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuHIipGxHgU2vBY2Cn-nzn_MyZ7ObNqBAr-hGjAOjifioTQYIUDygJafUtyZnj-FlED43AKKnvCo9nO-4TtXjqbMIkp91TS0ZzF5h_Jp_XmLUXSMZ0clnwBE0FqtT_lWWZEo0tdf7-fXoL/s1600/DSC_0004%25282%2529Noah.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 220px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuHIipGxHgU2vBY2Cn-nzn_MyZ7ObNqBAr-hGjAOjifioTQYIUDygJafUtyZnj-FlED43AKKnvCo9nO-4TtXjqbMIkp91TS0ZzF5h_Jp_XmLUXSMZ0clnwBE0FqtT_lWWZEo0tdf7-fXoL/s320/DSC_0004%25282%2529Noah.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540004566980555730" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Today's spotlight is on <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_2873/NEW-CCo.-Puddle-Jumpers-PARTY-TIME-NOAH.htm">Party Time Noah</a>. I'm finding it a little easier to make cards for boys and men but sometimes it is hard to fight the need to embellish it! I find myself thinking about what embellishment should I use etc. The list goes on and on and with this card I settled for silver brads and a tiny piece of ribbon. The card base colors are navy blue and I added some striped design paper by <a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/catalog.htm">Bo Bunny</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">* </span>for contrast.<br /><br />Have a fantastic day and be sure to stop by <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/">Die Cuts R Us </a>and check out the new Claudia & Co. Puddle Jumper digi images! <br /><br />hugs<br /><h3 class="post-title entry-title"> </h3> <div class="post-header"> </div> <a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/114/22A8EF724490F7FEF982A990E952DEA6.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">card details.....</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">image and sentiment both from Claudia & Co. </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-style: italic;" href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_2873/NEW-CCo.-Puddle-Jumpers-PARTY-TIME-NOAH.htm">Party Time Noah </a><span style="font-style: italic;">stamp set, c/s Bazzill and PTI, design paper from the new </span><a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;" href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/catalog.htm">Bo Bunny</a><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"> </span><span style="font-style: italic;">Winter Frost paper pack</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-style: italic;">* </span><span style="font-style: italic;">( I think it is sold out but will probably be back in stock soon</span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-style: italic;">*</span><span style="font-style: italic;">.....inks Copic Markers....tools Spellbinders label one and lg. petite circle and scallop dies and SU's window punch .....embellishments small piece of ribbon and mini silver brads</span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643803886640508312.post-30893976157845073442010-11-12T11:43:00.010-05:002010-11-14T11:40:01.009-05:00Shiver Me Timbers...It's Cold Outside!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimDHZyFI0tHmG33zSrbl53s9JRNxm-s0Z_vQi4j0Z-byPTLFQaOD6XAH6yXJsVVJwOEWesKFMPhs8XWC63e-pT9HFBf4diYeH05J7j9uAfxMWDNOKVDRNMOFPlWq_sveYwad6axH5Uouk9/s1600/DSC_0011%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 390px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimDHZyFI0tHmG33zSrbl53s9JRNxm-s0Z_vQi4j0Z-byPTLFQaOD6XAH6yXJsVVJwOEWesKFMPhs8XWC63e-pT9HFBf4diYeH05J7j9uAfxMWDNOKVDRNMOFPlWq_sveYwad6axH5Uouk9/s400/DSC_0011%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538705309366020210" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Hello Everyone,<br />I hope that you weekend is off to a terrific start and hopefully the weather isn't so cold that you have to bundle up like<span style="font-weight: bold;"> Claudia & Co. PJ </span> <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_2871/NEW-CCo.-Puddle-Jumpers-WINTER-ELLA.htm">Winter Ella</a> yet! *lol*<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3OmZ40kdvdFwgAW8z4XnXB0CfwHW6GTtYJUeJGJKJoGazuQ1HfE_-6OKOpEggoeYU7MOvBYCizmeuchCT5URuyde9YOETFRC9dB6P6-tMVnz5jG2xqOyMZntf_eBGTrieV7WwgJWbmiz1/s1600/DSC_0014%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 262px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3OmZ40kdvdFwgAW8z4XnXB0CfwHW6GTtYJUeJGJKJoGazuQ1HfE_-6OKOpEggoeYU7MOvBYCizmeuchCT5URuyde9YOETFRC9dB6P6-tMVnz5jG2xqOyMZntf_eBGTrieV7WwgJWbmiz1/s320/DSC_0014%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538710938608676834" border="0" /></a><br /></div>I have been super busy creating holiday cards and I'm having so much fun with the new Puddle Jumpers! I played around with different design paper patterns and came up with this colorful holiday card. I know the patterns are a little "busy" but I was having so much fun and one thing led to another. I have traditional Christmas colors, glittered snowflakes, ribbon and even a bell!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTYLwWd0CTEztTOgWslFLEmxhec8W4y6QnzACPmlba-MfoH1ZhZ99iGduVtBInTSBF_JtgCNW4ReHzTZbsZIsZefWyoTaquZtO46kWd7lfb1OieFBlyEvVifn0VNM0pr8y-qjLrrFSYiZK/s1600/DSC_0015%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 153px; height: 143px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTYLwWd0CTEztTOgWslFLEmxhec8W4y6QnzACPmlba-MfoH1ZhZ99iGduVtBInTSBF_JtgCNW4ReHzTZbsZIsZefWyoTaquZtO46kWd7lfb1OieFBlyEvVifn0VNM0pr8y-qjLrrFSYiZK/s200/DSC_0015%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538705581417436322" border="0" /></a><br />Well...I'm going to bring my post to a close. I have to prepare a quick dinner and attend an anniversary dinner this evening. Take care and have a beautiful weekend and thanks so much for stopping by!<br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">card details.....</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">stamp and sentiment both by <span style="font-weight: bold;">Claudia & Co.</span> (<a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_2871/NEW-CCo.-Puddle-Jumpers-WINTER-ELLA.htm"><span>PJ Winter Ella</span></a>)....c/s Bazzill and PTI..DP PTI and scrap stash.....inks Copic Markers....tools machine stitching and snow flake punches by MS....embellishments Liquid Pearls, Stickles Ice, gold brads,gold cord, </span><a style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.wildorchidcrafts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=0&products_id=60">mini bell</a><span style="font-style: italic;">(from Wild Orchid) and ribbon</span></span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:78%;" ><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Challenges.....</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://abc-challenge.blogspot.com/">ABC</a><span style="font-style: italic;">......H is for Holiday</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://abcchristmaschallenge.blogspot.com/">ABC Christmas</a><span style="font-style: italic;">....Winter Wonderland</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://lilredwagon.blogspot.com/">Little Red Wagon</a><span style="font-style: italic;"><span class="currency_converter_text">.....Anything that is in a set of </span><span title="Convert this amount" class="currency_converter_link">3</span><span class="currency_converter_text">'s (snowflakes)</span></span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://aspoonfullofsugarchallenge.blogspot.com/">A Spoon Full of Sugar</a><span style="font-style: italic;">....Snowflakes </span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;"> Christmas Stampin' All Year....Stripes </span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://acraftylittleplace.blogspot.com/">A Crafty Little Place</a><span style="font-style: italic;">.....Red, White & Green</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://delightfulsketches.blogspot.com/">Delightful Challenges</a><span style="font-style: italic;">...Glitter it Up!</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.pollycraftchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Pollycraft.</a><span style="font-style: italic;">...Chill Time</span></span> <span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"></span><span style="font-style: italic;"></span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://thesecretcraftersaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/">Secret Crafter</a><span style="font-style: italic;">.....Sparkle & Shine</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/">Speedy The Cat</a><span style="font-style: italic;">......Snowflakes</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://dcdchristmasclub.blogspot.com/">Die Cut Dreams Christmas Challenge</a><span style="font-style: italic;">....Snowflakes</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Sweet Stampin Challenge Blog</a><span style="font-style: italic;">.....Snowflakes</span><span style="font-style: italic;"></span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.totallygorjuss.blogspot.com/">Totally Gorjuss</a><span style="font-style: italic;">...Traditional Christmas Colors</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);"></span><span style="font-style: italic;"></span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://robynsfetishchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">I Did It Creations</a><span style="font-style: italic;">.....Traditional X-Mas Color</span><span style="font-style: italic;"></span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://stampinsistersinchrist.blogspot.com/">Stampin' Sisters in Christ</a><span style="font-style: italic;">.....3 choices...I chose "more is more"</span><br /></span> <br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/114/22A8EF724490F7FEF982A990E952DEA6.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643803886640508312.post-4534850456204396962010-11-12T08:36:00.008-05:002010-11-12T11:35:21.871-05:00Claudia & Co.....November Color Challenge!<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOAtuLBWpnVO8IphrjAsf3uxUtmeR5234WjNs3LARq8Bmd1GjaY_YROFcl5Ww82xUWMHpR_tKH6baC6JBUlEmqAiM0zCmKImPjL4yvOeUO3UxahQvrUxwRgBqgvLtp5m04kjMWT7ToXDS_/s1600/CandCoMediumChallenge.png"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 130px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOAtuLBWpnVO8IphrjAsf3uxUtmeR5234WjNs3LARq8Bmd1GjaY_YROFcl5Ww82xUWMHpR_tKH6baC6JBUlEmqAiM0zCmKImPjL4yvOeUO3UxahQvrUxwRgBqgvLtp5m04kjMWT7ToXDS_/s320/CandCoMediumChallenge.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538658560317595634" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8o2kfwpnabBlZkjrmwHacKqOSKCn5y56zg3fWa9l-pSq9bZxeKeakM8mIZFPTTk42m3xPil9zGi0b39A7Blrqs8-Lz-mggFcg-6iaW6ILGBfgop-ziuVrg8r2LJuYAxTxZ28kkU2XfmHB/s1600/DSC_0004%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 397px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8o2kfwpnabBlZkjrmwHacKqOSKCn5y56zg3fWa9l-pSq9bZxeKeakM8mIZFPTTk42m3xPil9zGi0b39A7Blrqs8-Lz-mggFcg-6iaW6ILGBfgop-ziuVrg8r2LJuYAxTxZ28kkU2XfmHB/s400/DSC_0004%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538657694522652354" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Hello Everyone and Happy Friday to you!<br />This month's <a href="http://claudiaandcompany.blogspot.com/">Claudia & Co.</a> Challenge is a color challenge. We want you to use the color combination of <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">brown</span> and <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">cream</span> along with another color of <span style="font-style: italic;">your</span> choice. I colored my image,<a href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_2874/NEW-CCo.-Puddle-Jumpers-PARTY-TIME-PIPER.htm"><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Party Time Piper</span></a> in the colors of brown,cream and pink. The design papers are from Cosmo Cricket's "WANTED" mini deck and the paper is fabulous! I love the warm rich colors and beautiful patterns that are compatible with either male or female.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieem7SNFuoIusTGjYilgD8HQSt3QJMO5E79BIGzDPN3n-qpfB5mNl495xg32oMNhwABLM0cfR5LG0PxgjKTewR4KTn-xpHcNyTno5FNe_NXVawvOU1RBUHDmHKvDtPAfLXGvOkpqUL8G4d/s1600/DSC_0006%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieem7SNFuoIusTGjYilgD8HQSt3QJMO5E79BIGzDPN3n-qpfB5mNl495xg32oMNhwABLM0cfR5LG0PxgjKTewR4KTn-xpHcNyTno5FNe_NXVawvOU1RBUHDmHKvDtPAfLXGvOkpqUL8G4d/s320/DSC_0006%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538657821880463586" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />For some reason, my browns have a reddish hue to them but in real life, the brown color looks like a natural brown. I embellished my card with brown ribbon, a brown and pink felt flower and cream half back pearls. You can find <span style="font-weight: bold;">Party Time Piper</span>, the <span style="font-weight: bold;">Cosmo Cricket </span>design paper and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Copic Markers</span> <a style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/">here</a>.<br /><br />For more DT inspiration, please <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://claudiaandcompany.blogspot.com/">click here </a>to see the beautiful DT creations. We only have <span style="font-weight: bold;">one rule </span>.... <span style="font-style: italic;">you can only use Claudia & Company stamps for the challenge.</span> You have a month to complete your cards and we look forward to viewing your fab creations!<br /><br />hugs<br />Risa:)<br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">card details.......</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">image Claudia & Co. PJ </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-style: italic;" href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_2874/NEW-CCo.-Puddle-Jumpers-PARTY-TIME-PIPER.htm">Party Time Piper</a><span style="font-style: italic;">, sentiment comes with Party Time Piper package... c/s Bazzill and PTI,...design papers </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-style: italic;" href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/item_2094/CC-WANTED-Collection-MINI-DECK-PAD.htm">Cosmo Cricket's Wanted</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> mini deck pad.....inks Copic Markers ......tools MS border edged punch...embellishments brown ribbon, felt flowers and </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.diecutsrus.com/category_137/5/Embellishments.htm">Kaiser half back pearls</a><span style="font-style: italic;">.</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">My card also meets the following blog requirements...</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://aifactorychallenges.blogspot.com/">AI Factory</a><span style="font-style: italic;">.....die cuts or punches</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/">Cute Card Thursday</a><span style="font-style: italic;">.....Anything Goes</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.dutchdare-cardchallenges.blogspot.com/">Dutch Dare</a><span style="font-style: italic;">.....Clean and Simple<br /><a href="http://freshbreweddesigns.blogspot.com/2010/11/fbc-22-two-or-more-patterned-papers-and.html">Fresh Brewed</a>....Two or more patterned papers<br />Lexi's Creations.....Anything Goes<br /><a href="http://fairytale-challengeblog.blogspot.com/2010/11/alles-ist-erlaubt-everything-goes.html">Fairytale Challenge Blog</a>....Anything Goes<br /></span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643803886640508312.post-36960183475724772912010-11-10T00:34:00.009-05:002010-11-10T08:08:49.354-05:00ATS Wednesday....Birthday Theme!<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">This is my second post for today, please scroll down for The Pixie Cottage's sketch and 2 color challenge.</span></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghhTt8t27Ifzd7quqZbdYJmIhP2ErGL5ruFhVsXeNSJv0ODQO5nfDKI45JgS1Kw2u4j7O1iNsrZhu2pnBKzALN_fqu-eIlz2boRzPkMudXbTtxt6Lc0oaQ8rTgAQ7cwR8xxlgb4zv9o0rs/s1600/DSC_0002%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 390px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghhTt8t27Ifzd7quqZbdYJmIhP2ErGL5ruFhVsXeNSJv0ODQO5nfDKI45JgS1Kw2u4j7O1iNsrZhu2pnBKzALN_fqu-eIlz2boRzPkMudXbTtxt6Lc0oaQ8rTgAQ7cwR8xxlgb4zv9o0rs/s400/DSC_0002%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537790861661460658" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Hello Again!<br />This weeks <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://atsblog.typepad.com/wednesdayschallenge/">ATS Wednesday Challenge</a> is a fun one......... <span style="font-weight: bold;">Birthday Themed Cards</span>! Don't you love it when the challenge is super fun and easy? I know that I do!!!!!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4tYFaEXXYgkKKCvShQJJkcxMneHfubc0aOcLj583lEA8NsJImfQko5aUpdmZDSXdzC4c2GgnY1C1N6Nd9QChrBXGQbOXTUKwdZcS4jHpFFGaNaKYTZJBhpC0W0z6082foiVPT5C7AhciH/s1600/DSC_0004%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 298px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4tYFaEXXYgkKKCvShQJJkcxMneHfubc0aOcLj583lEA8NsJImfQko5aUpdmZDSXdzC4c2GgnY1C1N6Nd9QChrBXGQbOXTUKwdZcS4jHpFFGaNaKYTZJBhpC0W0z6082foiVPT5C7AhciH/s320/DSC_0004%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537791104595449730" border="0" /></a><br /></div>My card card features one of the new C.C. Designs images designed by Amy R. Young. The name of my image is <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Penelope with Balloon</span><span class="currency_converter_text"> and she will be available <span style="font-weight: bold;">November </span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;" class="currency_converter_text">15</span><span class="currency_converter_text"><span style="font-weight: bold;">th </span>at All That Scraps Online Store. </span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisUZSV0q5wdwJCxFXfKTtp96X87tOFwLhnpSwBV1-QWb7vRerUf-IjCXyRC9qZOqwEmIixjY7m7U8E58dC8jFYmS11mqCvZX03blf5GHLFhGKkNkVqqAMd7LdquegtEE_vm7WdDOAbAg6S/s1600/DSC_0005%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 125px; height: 192px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisUZSV0q5wdwJCxFXfKTtp96X87tOFwLhnpSwBV1-QWb7vRerUf-IjCXyRC9qZOqwEmIixjY7m7U8E58dC8jFYmS11mqCvZX03blf5GHLFhGKkNkVqqAMd7LdquegtEE_vm7WdDOAbAg6S/s320/DSC_0005%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537790965045635650" border="0" /></a></div><p>Be sure to head over to the <a href="http://atsblog.typepad.com/wednesdayschallenge/"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 255);">ATS Wednesdays Challenge Blog</span></a> to play along with us. Every week there is a new and exciting prize being offered .... but in order to be eligible to win, <b><i>your card must include a stamp that is sold in the </i></b><a href="http://allthatscraps.com/"><b><i><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 255);">ALL THAT SCRAPS store</span></i></b></a>. Whether it is one of our wonderful in-house designs or from the various other stamp companies that ATS carries, the choice is yours. Then be sure to <b><i><span class="currency_converter_text">link up your creation with Mr. Linky by next Tuesday at </span><span class="currency_converter_text"><span title="Convert this amount" class="currency_converter_link">10</span></span><span class="currency_converter_text">:</span><span class="currency_converter_text"><span title="Convert this amount" class="currency_converter_link">00</span></span><span class="currency_converter_text">pm EST with only one entry per person please</span></i></b>! </p>I hope that you all have lots of fun creating Birthday themed cards. Have a beautiful day and thanks so much for stopping by!<br />hugs<br />Risa:)<br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);font-size:85%;" ><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">my card meets the following blog challenge requirements...</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://sweetstampinchallengeblog.blogspot.com/">Sweet Stampin'</a><span style="font-style: italic;">.......Inspiration photo</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://raisethebarchallenge.blogspot.com/">Raise The Bar</a><span style="font-style: italic;">....Curves.....circles,scallops etc.</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/">C.R.A.F.T</a><span style="font-style: italic;">........Dry Embossing</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.com/">Meljiens</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> .....Use Three Different Shapes</span><span style="font-style: italic;" class="currency_converter_text"></span><span style="font-style: italic;" title="Convert this amount" class="currency_converter_link"></span><span style="font-style: italic;" class="currency_converter_text"></span><span style="font-style: italic;" title="Convert this amount" class="currency_converter_link"></span><span style="font-style: italic;" class="currency_converter_text"></span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/">Hopes Stamps Eternal</a><span style="font-style: italic;">...Inspiration Photo</span><br /></span><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><br /></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643803886640508312.post-65409274562049553542010-11-10T00:01:00.009-05:002010-11-10T08:21:14.269-05:00Pixie Cottage #44...Sketch/Two Colors Only Theme<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiAQWcof5_vyBAG_P493815QRJGiOK0dX41QLoReDkC7YRZYFJaViSlIvXNXjwaOxXQuT5au9EoWQKZMxFwS-Se0yRem8DiToqNQ0TYzGVaDVlklAme8_LAqkAI0ioybecjOgNe_fm9hyX/s1600/DSC_0010%25284%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 374px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiAQWcof5_vyBAG_P493815QRJGiOK0dX41QLoReDkC7YRZYFJaViSlIvXNXjwaOxXQuT5au9EoWQKZMxFwS-Se0yRem8DiToqNQ0TYzGVaDVlklAme8_LAqkAI0ioybecjOgNe_fm9hyX/s400/DSC_0010%25284%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537784676810357698" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br /><br />Hello and Happy Wednesday!<br /><br />This weeks <a href="http://thepixiecottage.blogspot.com/"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pixie Cottage</span></a> Challenge is the usual sketch and the theme is a color challenge <span style="font-style: italic;">and you can only use two colors</span>!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAZke73z4exS0686SCQsR9GMjQscpENs4IDl0xD5pXHl2WCQzlJXawee3ZduJ6cSsdHVFsrATrcpfPF_G4LB5vLDKjutWoFH3WYwokndrTWLeAnKIBOOubE-XqTz3wJXrItihorMU7KAhZ/s1600/DSC_0009%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 318px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAZke73z4exS0686SCQsR9GMjQscpENs4IDl0xD5pXHl2WCQzlJXawee3ZduJ6cSsdHVFsrATrcpfPF_G4LB5vLDKjutWoFH3WYwokndrTWLeAnKIBOOubE-XqTz3wJXrItihorMU7KAhZ/s320/DSC_0009%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537784576832596178" border="0" /></a><br /></div><span class="currency_converter_text">Initially I was "thrown for a loop" cause of the color limitations but after thinking it over, I decided on the colors black and white. My image, is one of four new stamps designed by ArTish ( <a href="http://www.michellesscrap.com/index.cfm/fa/items.main/parentcat/30223/subcatid/0/id/485275">Pick Your Bird</a>) . I used bird"A" the cardinal for this challenge and what I love about these new bird images is the peacefulness and their beauty. I also love the fact that you can make some super quick cards because it isn't necessary to color these images in. I heat embossed my image and added glitter to the leaves for some sparkle. My card was finished within </span><span title="Convert this amount" class="currency_converter_link"><span title="Convert this amount" class="currency_converter_link">30</span></span><span class="currency_converter_text"> minutes and for me, that is something! I have all kind of ideas running around in my head for future cards using these bird images.</span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG3Y9-ec4OPEaKkkGFFCelBqingRW5BM2aTTZwHCEsh_P9Jgg2EkVfqCunu3fELqZh9YMeHl0vWCTaRd6I-5H1wd7cmSMnfuDFzlaSHdyDVztQfty3s6RpQagVFk8M-vX-u02lNQJ6eZsk/s1600/DSC_0007%25282%2529.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 372px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG3Y9-ec4OPEaKkkGFFCelBqingRW5BM2aTTZwHCEsh_P9Jgg2EkVfqCunu3fELqZh9YMeHl0vWCTaRd6I-5H1wd7cmSMnfuDFzlaSHdyDVztQfty3s6RpQagVFk8M-vX-u02lNQJ6eZsk/s400/DSC_0007%25282%2529.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5537784430824048754" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />For more <span style="font-weight: bold;">Pixie Cottage </span>DT inspiration and the challenge rules, please click<a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);" href="http://thepixiecottage.blogspot.com/"> here</a>.<br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">card details....</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">stamp The Pixie Cottage ( </span><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-style: italic;" href="http://www.michellesscrap.com/index.cfm/fa/items.main/parentcat/30223/subcatid/0/id/485275">Pick Your Bird</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> ), sentiment SU, c/s Bazzill and PTI, inks SU's Black and VersaMark.....tools Cuttlebug embossing folder,nesties lg. square & lg. scallop square dies, MS butterfly punch, heat embossing tool and</span></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" > </span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" ><span title="Convert this amount" class="currency_converter_link"><span title="Convert this amount" class="currency_converter_link">1</span></span></span><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:85%;" ><span class="currency_converter_text"><span title="Convert this amount" class="currency_converter_link">3</span></span><span class="currency_converter_text">/</span><span class="currency_converter_text"><span title="Convert this amount" class="currency_converter_link">4</span></span></span><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"> circle punch...embellishments ribbon, Diamond Stickles and half back pearls<br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">I hope you have a great time with this weeks Pixie Cottage Challenge. Remember, it's all about fun and creativity! Have a beautiful day and thanks so much for stopping by!<br /></span></span><br />My card also qualifies for the following blog challenges</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://trimmiescraftchallenge.blogspot.com/">C.R.A.F.T</a><span style="font-style: italic;">........Dry Embossing</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://meljensdesignsdt.blogspot.com/">Meljiens</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> .....Use Three Different Shapes</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://anythingchallenge.blogspot.com/">Anything Goes</a><span style="font-style: italic;">.....Emboss It!</span><br /><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://cardsformen.blogspot.com/">Cards For Men</a><span style="font-style: italic;">.....Animals on Card</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"></span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54488/114/22A8EF724490F7FEF982A990E952DEA6.png" style="border: 0pt none ! important; background: none repeat scroll 0% 0% transparent;" /></a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com9