Kraftin' Kimmie January Release Blog Hop

It’s Krafty RELEASE Day and it’s our first release of the year!!  Today Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps is releasing their new JANUARY stamps and there’s SO much awesomeness to SEE!! 

If you've come here from the Jeanne's blog then you're on the right track. If not you need to head back to the Kraftin' Kimmie blog where the hop begins. 

Over the last few days in our Krafty Peeks, we have shared lots of FUN new stamps for you to get inky with!  We’ve got something for everyone!! There is a fun new SET by Cheryl Alger for the little ladies in your life!!  It’s called LOVELY LULU!  We also have TWO fantastic sets from Emilie Goulet called KITTY KAPERS 1 AND KITTY KAPERS 2!!!  And of course we have an amazing new set of six GORGEOUS GODDESSES stamps from Annie Rodrigue!  PLUS we are also releasing a sassy coordinating set of GODDESS SENTIMENTS!!

The Goddess I've used on my card today is Athena and I've used a matching sentiment from the Goddess Sentiments set. 

You will get to see most of the new images today as you sit back and enjoy our JANUARY Krafty Hop!  If you want to start from the beginning, just head over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie Challenge Blog!  As you hop from blog to blog, be sure to leave a comment at each and every stop because some lucky stampers will win packages of these incredible stamps from the new release!!  And when you’re done hoppin’, be sure to head over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie shop, because ALL the new images are NOW available! 

And of course, as always, we have our Gimme Kimmies Kits available for those of you who ‘need it all’!!  (You’ve been buying presents for everyone else all month long….don’t you think it’s time to reward your krafty self a little bit??!! ) The stamps are grouped together by artist and are available at a discount, but only for a limited time!!

Next on your hop is Cheryl and, in case you've lost your way, below is the full list of participants today. 

1. Challenge blog
2.  Kerry
3.  Peggy Marsh
4.  Melanie
  5.  Elaine
6.  Amanda
8.  Annie 
9.  Angie
10.  Jeanne  
11.  Sandie {you're here} 
12.  Cheryl
13.  Jenny
14.  Nicole 
15.  Michele 
16.  Sharon
17.  Diana
18.  Pam 
19.  Emilie
20.  Kimmie  

Have fun hopping!
Sandie
xx 

Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps December Blog Hop

It’s Krafty RELEASE Day and it’s our last release of the year!!  Today Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps is releasing their new DECEMBER stamps and there’s SO much awesomeness to SEE!! 

If you've come here from the Krafting Kimmie Challenge blog then you're on the right track as that is where the hop begins.

Over the last few days in our Krafty Peeks, we have shared lots of FUN new stamps for you to get inky with!  We’ve got something for everyone!! There is a fun new SET by Cheryl Alger for the little ladies in your life!!  It’s called SUGAR AND SPICE!  We also have TWO fantastic sets of VALENTINES from Emilie Goulet called LOTS OF LOVE 1 AND LOTS OF LOVE 2!!!  And of course we have an amazing new set of six ALICE IN WONDERLAND stamp from Annie Rodrigue!  PLUS we are also releasing a coordinating set of WONDERLAND SENTIMENTS!!

You will get to see most of the new images today as you sit back and enjoy our DECEMBER Krafty Hop!  If you want to start from the beginning, just head over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie Challenge Blog!  As you hop from blog to blog, be sure to leave a comment at each and every stop because some lucky stampers will win packages of these incredible stamps from the new release!!  And when you’re done hoppin’, be sure to head over to the Kraftin’ Kimmie shop, because ALL the new images are NOW available! 

And of course, as always, we have our Gimme Kimmies Kits available for those of you who ‘need it all’!!  (You’ve been buying presents for everyone else all month long….don’t you think it’s time to reward your krafty self a little bit??!! ) The stamps are grouped together by artist and are available at a discount, but only for a limited time!!

Next on your hop is Sharon and, in case you've lost your way, below is the full list of participants today. 

Krafting Kimmie Challenge blog 

  Sandie {you're here}

Sharon 

Alice 
Kerri 
Angie
  Melanie   

Kerry 
Barbara
Pam 
Kim
Beate 

Diana
Annie 

Cheryl 
Jeanne  
Elaine
Michele 
Tara
Peggy Marsh
Nicole 
Amanda
Krista
Emilie
Kimmie

Happy Hopping!

Sandie

xx 

DT Quixotic Paperie - Argus with Teddy

Hi everyone! This is my second post of the day, if you're looking for the Waltzingmouse Stamps SOAP then keep scrolling down or just click HERE. 

I made this card for my Quixotic Paperie DT post on the store blog. I used super cute Argus with Teddy by Paper Makeup Stamps and he's been coloured with copic markers - YG21, 23, 25. R07, 09. W1, 3, 5 and the teddy has been coloured using R15, 17, 19. I also used the sketch on the Paper Makeup Stamps blog so I am entering this into their challenge. 

My papers are Old School from Pink Paislee and they are all machine stitched. This paper pack has some wonderful 'boy' colours and there is also a 15% discount on these papers right now over on the Quixotic Store so it's a perfect time to stock up!! 

I cut my image out using circle nestabilities, adhered it onto a scalloped circle of coordinating paper and mounted them onto foam dots for added dimension. The yellow gingham ribbon is from my stash.  

Challenges - 

Paper Makeup Stamps -  Sketch 

Anything Goes Challenge -  Stitches Real or Faux

Digital Tuesday -  Cute & Cuddly

Jen's Digi Stamps -  Polka Dots

Paper Take Weekly - Anything Goes

Inspire Me Fridays - Always anything goes

Lily Pad - Texture

Make it Monday - Always Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
Cards For Men - Must be masculine - Animals

Thanks for popping in! 

Sandie

xx

Some Odd Girl - A sketch challenge

Woah! It's October, where are the weeks going??!! I dare not tell you how long it is until Christmas ;) This week the challenge over on Some Odd Girl is a great sketch to follow. Interpret the sketch however you'd like, but we must be able to SEE the sketch in your creations.

I have used Winter Mae, one of the new release digis and I've coloured her using copic markers. 

The trim on her hat and boots has been done using Star Dust Stickles. 

Challenges -

Hanna & Friends  - Bingo*

Crafts and Me - Use a digi

I Brake For Challenges - Girl Power

Simon Says Stamp - Sparkle and Bling

Paper Take Weekly - Anything Goes

Emerald Faeries Garden - New Release

THE EMERALD FAERIES GARDEN NEW RELEASE

Hi everyone we have 2 new little faeries for Release for you today

are now for sale at

THE EMERALD FAERIES ONLINE STORE

Of course I couldn't use one and not the other so I made 2 cards.

Be sure to check out what The Emerald Faeries Garden Design Team have created with these 2 New little cute faeries ..

here is their Blog List for you

Deb Mitchell-: http://atouchofdeb.blogspot.com/
Donna Smith-: http://bearlymine.blogspot.com/
Vicki Bailey-: http://vicmbeescards.blogspot.com/
Tracey Manderson's Blog-: http://traceyscountrycraft.blogspot.com/
Julie Hill's Blog-: http://juliehillscrap.blogspot.com/
Debra James's Blog-: http://james-ee.blogspot.com/
Suzi MaManus's Blog-: http://wwwsuzies.blogspot.com/
Mona's Blog-: http://monasbittelillescrappekrok.blogspot.com/
Tracy Jackson's Blog-: http://stampingseasons.blogspot.com/
Viv Pert's Blog-: http://doggonecrazy-viv.blogspot.com/
Natalie Z's Blog-: http://fifishobby.blogspot.com/
Anita Marie's Blog-: http://neat-n-crafty.blogspot.com/
DebbiePamment's Blog-: http://debbiepsplace.blogspot.com/
Nela's Blog-: http://nelasbasteleien.blogspot.com/
Sandie's Blog-: http://sandieshores.blogspot.com/
Carol's Blog-: http://carol-mylittlepieceofheaven.blogspot.com/

Marika's Blog -: http://marikavaan.blogspot.com/

Challenges - 

Stampin' Sisters in Christ - Try Something New (I drew flowers, lol) 

Make it colorful -  Ground your subject

Totally Gorjuss -  Cute and Cuddly

Waltzingmouse Stamps July Release Previews - Day 2

Hi and welcome to day 2 of Waltzingmouse Stamps pre-release previews. I do hope you enjoyed yesterdays samples from the design team.

Today we are showcasing Big Day Essentials and Big Day Additions. 2 wonderful sets comprising of must have sentiments. I decided to go with an Anniversary themed card as it's my wedding anniversary next month. I figure if hubby sees enough anniversary cards he might just remember ours, lol. 

I also made an engagement card for a friend who has finally set a date after many years with her partner.. we were starting to lose hope that they would ever marry ;)

Check out what the rest of the DT have done with these fabulous sets.....

Anya Schrier

Belinda Chang Langner

Bonnie Sharp

Claire Brennan

Jennifer Holmes

Julia Aston

Kate Whelan

Laurie Schmidlin

Lynn Mercurio

Mona Pendleton

Niki Estes

Sandie Dunne {You're here}

Sarah Martina Parker

Tosha Leyendekker

Thanks for dropping by! 

Sandie

xXx

Tickled Pink & La-La Land Crafts Challenges

What a week!! Seriously, is Blogger ever going to get it's act together?! Yesterday I could upload my pics but could NOT add them to my post.. ugh! If it didn't like Blogger so much I'd leave... well maybe not, lol. 

Anywhooo, enough of my whining! Because of Blogger's antics I have 2 cards to share with you today. I will start with Tickled Pink Stamps Challenges as this was supposed to be posted yesterday. 

The challenge for this week is Ribbon and Lace - can you see me grin like a Cheshire cat?! I would add both lace and ribbon to ev.er.y.thing if I could :D :D :D 

I must apologise to all you Alice fans but I really had to {PINK} her up ;) Doesn't she look so pretty?!! 

My papers are by Pink Paislee - I really wish I could remember which collection because my paper drawer in my cabinet is broken and I can't open it to check.. :S 

Time for a new cabinet methinks! 

The beautiful pearl sprays on either side of my image are from Basic Grey's Opaline range. As always, my flowers and seam binding are from Wild Orchid Crafts.

Challenges -
A Spoonful Of Sugar - Ribbons & Bows 
CCEE Stampers - Use pink
Rainbow Lady's - Use a digi

Crafts and Me - Stitches
Crafty Creations - Sparkly

Scrapbook Sisters - Anything goes

My next card is for La-La Land Crafts Inspiration Friday. This week the DT have are using a recipe of Pearls, Lace and Punches on their inspirational samples. You are more than welcome to play along as we would love to see your creations with La-La Land Craft stamps. Please link your projects to our Customer Gallery.

My image is called Ballerina Marci and she would be just perfect for little girl cards - let's face it, EVERY little girl wants to be a ballerina at some point.. even if it's just a passing phase before she hits her tomboy phase..!! 

Challenges -
Deep Ocean Challenge - Flowers
 Everybody-Art-Challenge - Anything Goes
 DDH Challenges - Pearls and Lace
Happileigh Scrappin  - Bright colours. NO Pastels

 Well that is it from me today. I hope you've enjoyed your visit to my blog. 

TGIF.. 'cause I so need it!!!! 

Sandie

xXx

Waltzingmouse Stamps June Soap - Day 2

Hi everyone! Well I hope Day 1 of Waltzingmouse Stamps June SOAP has inspired you. As you know, we will be showcasing the May release stamp sets -  Dainty Doilies Large, Dainty Doilies small, Join Us, Say it Loud and Gingham & Co.  - for 3 days and on Day 4 we are rewinding to showcase Free Spirit Boy.

Today I have created a matching Card and Bottle Tag set using the wonderfully verstatile Join Us stamp set. 

My papers are Pink Paislee's Father Christmas. I've matched it with cream linen card and black card from the Paper Mill. I've stitched them all down using the zig zag stitch on my sewing machine.

The borders have been punched using Martha Stewart's Antique Lace punch and the beautiful ribbon is from East of India. I just love the quality and luxurious feel to this ribbon.

Tools used
Cuttlebug, Circle and Scalloped circle Nestabilities, MS Lace Punch. Stapler, Sewing Machine. 

Supplies used

Paper - Pink Paislee Father Christmas, cardstock {black, cream} Momento Tuxedo Black ink. East of India Ribbon. White thread. 

Again, here is the list of ladies who have worked very hard to create some more inspirational pieces for you

Anya Schrier

Belinda Chang Langner

Bonnie Sharp

Carly Robertson

Claire Brennan

Jennifer Holmes

Julia Aston

Kate Whelan

Laurie Schmidlin

Lynn Mercurio

Mona Pendleton

Niki Estes

Sandie Dunne {Me!!}

Sarah Martina Parker

Tosha Leyendekker

Have a wonderful day!
Sandie
xxx

Waltzingmouse Stamp of Approval Parade {SOAP}

Good morning bloggers!! As you may know Waltzingmouse Stamps’ own Claire Brennan announced that WMS will be releasing new sets every other month from now on as Claire felt her customers were not realising the full potential from each set before a whole new release was looming.  But that doesn’t mean that the WMS Design Team is going to leave you high and dry for the months there won't be new releases... noooo siree!! Today, and for the next three days,  we will review last month’s release sets, as well as a special treat for you on the 4th day that you don't wanna miss ;) …but more about that later.

You should have reached my blog through Mona's Blog, but if not don't worry, the full list of ladies is at the bottom of this post. 

I found the tutorial for this Trifold Shutter card after one of the lovely ladies mentioned it on the Waltzingmouse Facebook group. I love, love, love making cards that involve a lot of paperfolding!! 

While this card was a joy to make, it was NOT a joy to photograph, lol. No matter what way I took the pic the card looked crooked.. so it is what it is, lol. 

 Here are some close ups of each stamp set that I used...... 

Sentiment from Vintage Banners

Bitty Banners - too cute!!!

This panel is for your own personal message. The swirls are from Vintage Banners and I've added a white pearl to the centre of each one.

Very Vintage Labels 18 & Say it with Style. I don't have the Labels 18 dies {yet!!!} so I cut it out using my scissors. Then I mounted it on black card and trimmed around the whole thing just leaving a slight border.

Thank you so much for peeping into my blog today. I appreciate the time you've taken to visit.

Now you need to head on over to Sarah Martina's Blog for even more inspiration....

And just in case you've lost your way, here is the complete list :)

• Anya Schrier
  
• Belinda Chang Langner
• Bonnie Sharp 

• Claire Brennan
• Jennifer Holmes
• Julia Aston 

• Laurie Schmidlin
• Lynn Mercurio
• Mona Pendleton
• Sandie Dunne
• Sarah Martina Parker

CES and BG Challenges

Morning!! Today I have 2 cards to share with you and both of the 'lurrrrrve' kind :) 

First up is CES Challenges and our theme this week is Red & Romance.. self explanatory really, lol. 

I've used sweet Henry Mouse with Love Balloon by Whiff of Joy. Check out the 'coming soon' section on CES for upcoming WOJ stamps, MME and Prima paper pads.

Challenges:

Wild Orchid Challenges - Love Is.... 

7 Kids College Fund Challenge: I {heart} you

Simon Says Challenges: Love is in the Air

Whiff of Joy Challenges - Love is in the Air

Card Makin' Mamas  - Valentine

Fairy Fun Fridays – For aSweetheart

Mami Doodles – Magic of Love

Raise The Bar - hearts

Sew Many Cards - Anything Goes

C.R.A.F.T. - In the Roll of a Die (use die cut)

Do You Stack Up? - Red Hot

Image: Whiff of Joy "Henry with Love Balloon"

Papers: Pink Paislee "365 Degrees"

Tools: Copic Sketch Markers  - E31, 33, 35, 37. R24, 27, 29. 

Classic Circle & Scalloped Circle Nestabilities. Cuttlebug. MS deep edge punch

Butterfly: Prima

Flowers & Adage Ticket from stash. 

Basic Grey Challenges - ♥Hearts♥

We would love to see you use at least one heart on your submission this week. Oh what an excuse to finally ink up the one of the hAnglar stamps I won from Jak's blog candy a while back. I had missed this set on Ebay and was so thrilled to win them :D 

  

My papers are Basic Grey Bittersweet, and I'm just down to the last of them.. how sad :( They are truly such romantic papers. 

The ticket is from Making Memories and I've had to cut off the bottom half to make it smaller. 

Challenges:

Simply Create  - Give your Heart Away

Stampin With The Dragon – Anything Goes

Tellen's Place  - Hearts

 Sassy Studio Designs - Love is in the Air (use hearts)

Creative Craft World  - Love

Just Magnolia - Anything Goes (ribbon optional)

Image: hAnglar & stAnglar

Papers: Basic Grey Bittersweet

Ticket: Making Memories

Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts. 

Pearls: Kaisercraft. 

Thanks so much for popping by today. Have a wondeful weekend!!

Sandie

xXx

CES Challenges - Vintage Christmas

Good morning. We have SNOW!! Well it's only a sprinkling but we still have some :D It's so pretty to look at but man is it cold. The kids asked me to light the fire as downstairs is so much cooler than upstairs in this house, lol. I'm thinking it's a movie & crafty day :D

  This week's challenge on CES Challenges, as chosen by Jen, is

Vintage Christmas

Vintage really used to take me out of my comfort zone but I am slowly learning to LOVE it. 

I used a mix of papers - My Mind's Eye "I Believe" and Pink Paislee "Father Christmas". All of my papers have been distressed with my scissors and inked with Antique Linen .

The beautiful ribbon is by East of India. I just adore their ribbon, the quality is second to none. Unfortunately I'm almost out and the store I used to get it from no longer carries it :( So I you know of somewhere that does carry it AND ships to Ireland please do let me know!!

I also made this card to enter into Cardz n Scrapz forum challenge, which ended yesterday. They wanted to see Lace, Paper Pleating and Distressing. I think I got them covered, lol. And I'm entering the Simon Says Stamp challenge - "Let it Snow"

The prize for this challenge is a set of ''Father Christmas'' 6x6 papers by Pink Paislee.

Have a wonderful Saturday!!

Sandie

xXx

CES Challenges Baby Bonanza & Tag it for SFTW

Good morning!! I have 2 baby cards to share today.. one for a {late} Stampin' for the Weekend and the other for CES Challenges. 

I'll start with CES Challenges and our theme is BABY BONANZA.

I am also entering this card in to the Waltzing Mouse Sketches challenge. 

My papers are Pink Paislee 'Cupid' and they've been inked with Antique Linen distress ink. I used both lace and pale pink sheer ribbon - I love how lush they are together!! I made the tag myself and stamped a Studio G sentiment on it. The image stamp is one from a huge box of wooden stamps I bought on QVC aaaaaages ago!

The prize for this challenge is a set of gorgeous fabric brads and ribbons by My Mind's Eye.

Next up is Stampin' for the Weekend and our challenge this week is TAG IT. Quite simply, use a tag on your creation. 

We are being sponsored by Meljen's Designs and my cute image is called Cuddle Cloud Baby. I've coloured it using copic sketch markers. My papers are MeLody Ross 'Homespun Chic' and they've been distressed with Victorian Velvet. To embellish I've added some Wild Orchid Crafts flowers, some pearl spray and a butterfly that's been punched out using the X- cut 3D punch.

I'm also going to enter this into a few challenges:
Cute Card Thursday's challenge - A tweet and a flutter.

Secret Crafter - Anything Goes

Stamp Something - Use A Digi

Well that's it from me for today. I have promised my kiddos I'd bring them to the play centre this morning and hopefully it will tire them out so that I can have crafty play time this afternoon.

Thanks for visiting :)

Sandie

xXx

Crafty Emma's Store - Challenge #1 - Anything Goes

Hi everyone! Today sees the start of a great new challenge blog Crafty Emma's Store (C.E.S.) Challenges. And to start us off we have an open theme - Anything Goes.

I made my card using the sketch on Friday Sketchers and am entering into their challenge :)

My papers are from Pink Paislee's Bow & Arrow range - and are fantastic for Christmas cards. They've got the whole candy cane look going for them. The cute image is called Milton with Stocking - from Wild Rose Studio and has been coloured using copic markers. I've added stickles to the white areas of the Christmas Stocking.

Ribbon, Dew Drops and Charms are also available @ Crafty Emma's Store

The prize for this challenge is a gorgeous 12x12 paper collection by My Mind's Eye - Oh La, La from Crafty Emma's Store.

Copics:

Bear - E 30, E31, E33 & E35, R30(ears)

Stocking - R24, R27, R29

Ribbons: Y15, Y17

Leaves: G21, G24, G82

Stickles - Star Dust

Stampin' for the Weekend meets Sunday Sketch & Stamp

This week on Stampin for the Weekend we have a recipe challenge for you. 

3 Papers, 2 Flowers and 1 Ribbon

we have 2 sponsors this week - Meljen's Designs with 4 digi images and Peachy Keen Stamps with $25 store vouchers - so there is double the chance to win!! 

I used the sweetest image by Meljen's on my card.....

....is this just too cute for words!!??!! I coloured with copic markers and shaded the background using Broken China & an ink blender. I used oval nestabilities to cut out the image and Labels 10 for the cardstock behind it.

My papers are Pink Paislee Queen Bee collection. The lucious lace is from Fantastic Ribbons and the pearls are from my stash.

I am entering this card into the Papertake Weekly challenge - In the Garden

I made a second card using another of Meljen's images and the sketch from Sunday Sketch & Stamp. 

I started out using the recipe for SFTW but then got a bit sidetracked and went overboard with the flowers, lol. 

I am also entering this card into Wild Orchid Crafts first challenge - Say it with Flowers.