My Favorite Things Stamps...WSC # 60....Good Friends...!

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Hey stampin' friends! Just wanted to pop on here real quick tonight and post this card that I made for the MFTWSC60 sketch challenge.

I used this sweet PI Violin Girl stamp set and my beloved Botanical Beauty Die-namics dies and these gorgeous new MME Miss Caroline Dill Dally 6x6 papers.  I also used the Mini Tabs Foursome Die-namics and the Open Scalloped Border Die-namics. I added some Maraschino Twinery Twine and a BG button and a sprinkling of red gems here and there. 

 Here is the inside...pretty simple.

Well, thanks so much for stopping by and having a wee peek at my card for the MFTWSC60.

Hope you have a stampin' great week!

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La-La Land Crafts...Inspiration Friday...The Great Outdoors!

I am back with my second post for today and my very first La-La Land Crafts card....Whoo-hoo!! I'm super happy with how this card turned out too. I got this adorable Capri Marci and two other Marci stamps from Lora at One Crazy Stamper. She had a few La-La Land stamps on sale and I have been SO tempted by Inge and Jo's gorgeous La-La Land creations that I just couldn't resist these CUTE stamps any longer.

I made this card for the La-La Land Crafts blog Friday Inspiration Theme...The Great Outdoors. Since I only have a few La-La Land stamps to pick from I decided to use Capri Marci and created a bit of an outdoor scene around her with QuicKutz and MFT Die-namics. The Sentiment is from MFT Great Outdoors Sentiments Set. 

I used more gorgeous MME Miss Caroline paper this time from the Dolled Up 6x6 paper pad. I coloured Marci with my Copics and cut her out and sat her on some grass cut with a QuicKutz 2x2 die. The clouds, tent and tress are also QuicKutz 2x2 dies. I am glad I got to use them and really should try and use them more often since I have so many from my scrapbooking days. I used several MFT Die-namics dies here too...they will be down at the bottom in my supplies list. I embellished with some lace trim, hemp twine, white half pearls, and some Wild Orchid Crafts cherry blossoms. 

Here is the inside...I stamped Capri Marci with Lady Bug Memento ink and used another sentiment from the MFT The Great Outdoors stamp set.

Well, thanks SO much for stopping by again and having a wee peek at my very first La-La Land Crafts card. I have a feeling this won't be my last...oh boy, just what I need another stamp addiction, lol!

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My Favorite Things Stamps...WSC # 59....Meow Meow = I Love You!

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Meow, stampin' friends, smile!  Hope all my fellow Ontarians are enjoying the long weekend with today off for Family Day! I have had a wonderfully lazy weekend and spent all day Saturday watching all of the first season of Game of Thrones on HBO Canada. Kraftin' Kimmie told me about the books and the HBO series and  now I'm totally addicted too. I just downloaded the books onto my e-reader...gotta get reading before Season 2 of the series starts. 

So, I made this card yesterday for the MFTWSC59 sketch challenge! I deviated a bit from the sketch as I didn't want to cover up this sweet PI girl and her kitten with the sentiment flag, so, I have it going the other way...hope that's okay.

I used this new Pure Innocence girlie from the stamp set called Purrfect, and that she is. I teamed her up with some gorgeous new MME paper pads this one is called Miss Caroline, Fiddlesticks 6x6 paper pad. I love this gorgeous colour combo of yellow and mauve in this pad. I coloured the Purrfect PI girlie with my Copics cut the image out with my Rectangle Nesties, left the image in the die and inked with Scattered Straw Distress ink.  I used my new Botanical Beauty Die-namics die to make the gorgeous flower and added some hemp twine. The sentiment is stamped on white card cut with the ribbon die from the First Place Award Ribbon Die-namics. I just inked up the word "Meow" from one of the sweet sentiments in the Purrfect stamp set and stamped it twice. I also used Joanne's tip to elongate the strip of paper cut with one of the dies from the Mix and Match Banner Die-namics and, of course, I had to sprinkle a few pearls here and there.

Here is the inside...I stamped the PI Purrfect girl again in Lulu Lavender Memento ink and used several MFT Die-namics to make the sentiment stack. The sentiment is from another PI Set called Rose. I added a few more flowers using the Botanical Beauty and Perfect Petal Die-namics.

Thanks so much for stopping by today and having a wee peek at my card that I made for the MFTWSC59 Sketch Challenge.

Have a Stampin' Great Day!!!

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Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps February Release Krafty BLOG HOP!!!

Hey, Krafty friends!!! Do YOU know what day it is???  It’s Krafty RELEASE Day at Kraftin’ Kimmie Stamps!!!  We’re celebrating with a KRAFTY HOP!!  There are SO many incredible new stamps to SEE, so let’s get started! 

Over the last few days in our Krafty Peeks, we have shared lots of AMAZING new stamps from all our artists!  We’ve got something for everyone!!  Lulu is back from Cheryl Alger.....we know how much you love her!!  So we have a new set called LULU AND FRIENDS!  We also have TWO fantastic sets of feathered images from Emilie Goulet called TWEETS AND TWITTERS 1 and TWEETS AND TWITTERS 2!!!  And of course we have an amazing new set of six SUPERHEROES from Annie Rodrigue!  And don’t forget the perfect new set to work with ALL your stamps.....IN STICHES!!

You will get to see most of the new images today as you sit back and enjoy our FEBRUARY Krafty Hop!  If you've come from Krafty Girl, Nicole's blog you are in the right spot! 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! 

As always, we have our Gimme Kimmies Kits available for those of you who ‘need it all’!!  The stamps are grouped together by artist and are available at a discount, but only for a limited time!!

For my card I have used Rescue Ranger from the SUPERHEROS collection by Annie Rodrigue. I adore this stamp...she is SO cute and everyone needs a Rescue Ranger to save the day now and again. That special friend that knows when to bring the ice cream, tissues and a few good books to help mend a broken heart, chase the blues away or when you're under the weather.  So, I coloured Rescue Ranger with my Copics, cut her out with my circle Nesties and left the image in the die and inked with Spiced Marmalade. The papers are BasicGrey Hopscotch 6x6 papers. I used my MFT Jumbo Monarch Border Die-namics and stamped the sweet sentiment that comes with Rescue Ranger on the Oval Tab Die-namics. I added some Twinery Twine in Shore and a BG button and a sprinkling of chocolatey brown half-pearls.

Here is the inside...I stamped Rescue Ranger again in Rose Bud Memento ink and used my MFT Layered Labels Die-namics and the First Place Award Ribbon Die-namics. The sentiment is from Kimmie's Everyday Sentiment set.

Now, there is one more krafty stop before we wind up this very KRAFTY and very FUN Hop and that is, Kraftin' Kimmie, herself!!! So hop on over to Kraftin' Kimmie's Korner and see what gorgeousness Kimmie has to share with you! Don't forget to leave a comment here on my blog first and then when you are done at Kimmie's blog, go do your krafty shoppin' over to the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Shop!

Happy Krafty Shoppin'!!!

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Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Challenge # 116 & February Release Previews Day Four...You're An All-Star!

Hey Krafty friends!!! I am SUPER thrilled to join Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps for the February Release! Today we are featuring SIX new SUPERHERO stamps by Annie Rodrigue! It's also Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Challenge day!!! Super Krafty Girl, Michele, has designed a fabulous sketch for us to use this week. If you follow Michele's fab sketch, use a Kraftin' Kimmie Stamp on your card or creation and link it on the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps challenge blog, then you will be entered into the random draw to win the SUPER new stamp, Coffee Crusader, that Michele has used on her gorgeous card!!! All the new Stamps that have been previewed this week by the Krafty Girls will be available in the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps shop tomorrow, Sunday, February 19/12 and tomorrow we will have our Krafty Hop which you won't want to miss!

Also, be sure to leave comments on all the Krafty Girls and Guests blogs, as Kimmie is very generously, giving away THREE of the new Annie stamps to TWO random commenters!!!

For my card, I have used Captain Coach and one of the two sentiments that comes with him. Isn't he fabulous!! I had SO much fun colouring up this sporty SUPERHERO with my Copics! I used BasicGrey Little Black Dress 6x6 papers and several MFT Die-namics dies to make this card. I flipped the sketch and substituted the scalloped border on Michele's sketch for the grass....thought it was a little more manly and sporty, smile. I added some black gems here and there and some Twinery Twine.  I also used my Stacking Star Die-namics and the MFT Just the Ticket Die-namics and stamp set.

Here is the inside...I used my MFT Layered Labels Die-namics, a few more stars and this sentiment comes with Krista from Annie's Sporty Girls Collection.

Well, thanks so much for stopping by and having a wee peek at my card featuring, Captain Coach, one of Annie's new SUPERHERO stamps. Don't forget to leave a comment here on my blog and on all the Krafty Girls and Krafty Guests for a chance to WIN new Krafty Rubbah!!! Also, remember to give Michele's fabulous sketch a try for this week's Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps challenge and you could be the lucky winner of a Coffee Crusader stamp as featured on Michele's card. Lastly, come back tomorrow as I will have a card the RELEASE DAY Krafty Hop!!!

Hope you have a Krafty Day!!!
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Winner of My 40th B-day Blog Candy is...........

Good morning Krafty friends!!! As promised, I am announcing the winner of my 40th B-day Blog candy today! Thanks to all of you who entered for a chance to win and for all your sweet birthday wishes. You all made my 40th b-day SO special!!!! Thank you!!!!

So without further ado...

The Winner of my 40th B-day Candy is...

Sally R From Bizzi Hands blog

Congratulations Sally!!!

Sally can you please e-mail me with your address and I will send out your candy ASAP!!!!

Happy Stampin'!

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My Favorite Things Stamps...WSC # 58....Make a Wish!

Hello stampin' friends! Just a quick post to share a card that I made for the My Favourite Things, Wednesday Stamp Club Challenge # 58! Today is my Mom's b-day so I took the opportunity to use this week's gorgeous sketch and made her this birthday card!

I have been neglecting my super cute MFT A La Mode girlies lately and my Mom always loved the TV show, I dream of Jeannie, so I inked up this CUTE ALM Genie and I coloured her with my Copics markers. I teamed her up with this beautiful Lily Bee paper pad, Head Over Heels, and I used several MFT Die-namics Dies too. I used my 1/4 Rosette Die and followed this video tutorial by Joanne to make this mini Rosette which was the perfect size for my card and I used the circle parts of the Fishtail Banner Die-namics to add to the centre of the rosette. I also used the crown border Die-namics and stamped one of the sentiments from the ALM Genie stamp set on white card cut with the ribbon die from the First Place Award Ribbon Die-namics. To embellish I sprinkled some gems here and there and used my Sakura Star Dust pen for a little glitter to the ALM Genie girlie.

Here is the inside of this card....I stamped the ALM Genie again in Rose Bud Memento ink and used the Layered Labels Die-namics Die and another one of the sweet sentiments that comes in the ALM Genie Stamp set.

Well, I think my mom is going to like her card...I know I'm quite happy with how it turned out! Thanks so much for stopping by and having a wee peek at my card for the MFTWSC58!

Have a stampin' great day!!!

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Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Challenge # 115...Pins and Pearls...You Make Me Quiver!!

Hello Krafty friends! Well, I have been dying to ink up sweet Artemis from Annie's New Goddesses Collection. When I saw that the new challenge this week over at Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Challenge blog is Pins and Pearls, I thought I would play along and finally ink up Artemis!!! Speaking of, Artemis, I just LOVE her to bits, if you do too, and you would like a chance to win your very own, Artemis, then you'll want to check out my 40th Birthday Blog Candy HERE! It has 2 Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps in it, Artemis and Bella and some other fab goodies!!!! Only 30 people have signed up so for. I would really like to have at least 40, if not more!!!! Please go check it out and add you name to the inlinkz tool!

So for my card I used this scrumptious Teresa Collins Carolina Breeze 6x6 paper pad! I coloured Artemis with my Copics cut her out with the Nesitie and left the image in the die an inked with Pumice Stone Distress ink. I also used my MFT Double Scalloped border die but it kinda got covered up by the Prima flowers. I have used lots of pearls...love 'em and the pearl pins are from Wild Orchid Crafts and I have had them in my stash forever. The sentiment that comes with Artemis is stamped on pp cut with one of the ribbon dies from the MFT First Place Award Ribbon Die-namics. I used a Viva Decor Pearl Pen to add the wee pearls to her helmet.

Here is the inside...I stamped Artemis in London Fog Memento ink and used my MFT Layered Labels Die-namics. The sentiment is from Kimmie's Everyday Sentiment set.

Thanks so much for stopping by and having a wee peek at my card for the Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Challenge...Pins and Pearls!!! Oh, Please go check out my 40th Birthday Blog Candy HERE!!!

Have a stampin' great day!

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Tickled Pink Stamps...Guest DT for Feburary Release...Lil Futuristic Lolita Christina!!

Hello crafty friends! Today is our last sneak peak of the new Tickled Pink Stamps February Release! Today the Pink Ladies are sharing cards with the super funky, Lil Futuristic Lolita Christina! She is SO strong and feisty...LOVE her! The 4 new Futuristic Digi images will be available at the Tickled Pink Shop on Feb.11th, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. Please swing by the Tickled Pink Stamps blog and check out all the gorgeous cards by the Pink Ladies!!! Make sure to leave a comment here on my blog and on the Pink Ladies blogs for a chance to WIN Lil Futuristic Lolita Christina as Digital Download only!

I coloured Christina with my Copics and when I first saw her I knew I wanted to do something funky with her fab hair!  So I gave her hot pink hair with black tips. I also added Sakura Clear Glaze pen to her goggles! I teamed her up with some pretty Echo Park Be Mine 12x12 papers. I used my MFT Monarch Border Die-namics again and added hot pink half pearls on it and sprinkled few more pearls here and there. I also used my MFT Hearts of Plenty Die-namics and the Just the Ticket Stamps and Die-namics Set. I thought this sentiment was perfect for Christina she is a strong and feisty chic but she has a fragile side to her too.

Here is the inside...I used the MFT Sweet Stack Die-namics and First Place award ribbon. The sentiment is from Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps!

Well, thanks so much for stopping by and having a wee peek at my Lil Futuristic Lolita Christina card! I have SO enjoyed my time as a Guest Designer this release with Kellie and the wonderful Pink Ladies. Such a super duper talented team and such a honour to have joined them this month. Kellie has asked me to join them again next month and so I will be back with more super CUTE Lolitas next month!!!!

Don't forget to leave those messages for a chance to WIN a Christina digital download and the new Futuristic digi stamps will be available Feb. 11th at 5:00 p.m. in the Tickled Pink Shop!

*****Lastly, I am have a wee bit of Blog Candy to giveaway here on my blog to celebrate my 40th b-day! Please join, it is super easy to do, just add you name to the inlinkz tool!!!! Check it out here!!!*****

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Tickled Pink Stamps...Guest DT for Feburary Release...Lil Futuristic Lad Stefan!

Hey crafty friends! I am back again today with another preview for the new Tickled Pink Stamps February release! Today the Pink Ladies are featuring cards with this super cool guy, Lil Futuristic Lad Stefan. The 4 new Lil Futuristic Digi images will be available on February 11th at 5:00 p.m. at the Tickled Pink Stamps Shop. Please remember to leave a comment here on my post and on all the Pink Ladies blogs for a chance to win Futuristic Stefan by Digital Download only.

So, I have to tell you "boy" cards are not my fave and I really struggle making masculine cards but this card with Futuristic Stefan came together so easily and I had so much fun colouring him up with my Copics!  I was still on my Si-Fi/Action Movie kick, when making this Stefan card. I used this great MME Kraft Funday 6x6 paper pad. I cut the image out with my long rectangle Nesties and left the image in the die and inked with Old Paper Distress ink and Bundled Twigs.

I used my MFT At the Movies Stamp and Die-namics and the Just the Ticket Stamp sets for the sentiment on the ticket.  I also used the MFT Mini Film Strip Border Die-namics and the Monarch Border Die-namics. I added green gems to the monarch border and then sprinkled a few here and there.

Here is the inside...I framed another Stefan in the Large Film Die-namics frame and used a large sentiment from the At the Movies Stamp and Die-namics set.

Well, thanks so much for stopping by and having a wee peek at my Stefan card! Remember to leave a comment for a chance to win a digi image of Stefan. Also, pop on over to the Tickled Pink Stamps blog and check out all the gorgeous cards by the Pink Ladies.

I also want to thanks everyone for all the lovely birthday wishes! I am having some birthday blog candy so check it out here and please enter!

Happy Stampin'!

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Tickled Pink Stamps...Guest DT for February Release...Lil Futuristic Lolita Willow!

Hey crafty friends! Well, I am so excited to finally share this card and this FUN news with you...and on my 40th Birthday, no less!!! Well, I can't think of a better way to spend my birthday than with the Pink Ladies!!! Yup, The super sweet and Oh SO crafty, Kellie Winnell, asked me to be a GDT for the Tickled Pink Stamps February release!  Of course, I said, YES, and it is such an honour to get to hang out with the Pink Ladies this week!!!

So, There are 4 new Lil Futuristic Digital stamps being released this month! They will be available for purchase on February 11th at 5pm at the Tickled Pink Stamps Store!!! Please make sure to leave comments on all the DT posts for a chance to WIN this image of Willow by Digital Download only.

Yesterday the DT shared gorgeous cards with Lil Futuristic Lolita Lilith. Well, today we are featuring Lil Futuristic Lolita Willow. Isn't she sassy!!! When I first saw these new Futuristic images I thought about all the Si-Fi TV shows and movies that I LOVE! She kinda has a Futuristic James Bond thing goin' on, don't ya think? Love Willow to bits!!!  

So, I coloured Futuristic Willow with my Copics and cut her out and pop-dotted her on the circle cut with the Dizzy Doily Die-namics. I thought I would team her up with this bright, fun and futuristic looking Echo Park 6x6 paper pad called Splash. I used several MFT Die-namics on this card and the Movie Tickets sentiments are from the Just the Ticket Stamps and Die-namics set and the gorgeous Fringed Perennials Die-namics. I also added some pretty shimmery ribbon and sprinkled green gems here and there. 

Here is the inside....I re-sized the image to have a "shadow" image of Futuristic Willow. The inside sentiment is from the MFT More Essential Sentiments set!

Well, thanks so much for stopping by and having a wee peek at my card for the new February Digital release over at Tickled Pink Stamps! I will be back tomorrow with another preview for the February Release at Tickled Pink Stamps so be sure to pop back again tomorrow!!!

***Also, I have some 40th Birthday blog candy to share with all my crafty friends out there in blogland...check it out here!***

Happy Stampin'!

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It's my Birthday.....40th Birthday Blog Candy Giveaway!!!

Hello Stampin' friends! Well, today is my 40th B-day!!!! I can't believe it! I don't feel 40 years old, at all!!! Well, I just wanted to do a little blog candy giveaway with all of you, my stampin' and crafty friends out there in blogland! I really appreciate all the lovely visits, support and sweet comments that you leave on my blog! I was late getting this candy organized and so I just have a wee bit of candy to share with one lucky random winner! I know it's not much but it is a little something to celebrate turning the Big 4-0!!!!

The Birthday Candy includes:

2 Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps - Bella and Artemis

1 6x6 pad of BasicGrey Kissing booth  

A sampler pack of the 4 new scrumptious Twinery Twine colours

Some American Crafts ribbon and pearls and gems

Wild Orchids Crafts Cherry Blossoms

If you would like a chance at winning this candy just add you name to the inlinkz tool below. If you would like to add this candy to your sidebar and help spread the word that would be greatly appreciated and if you would like to follow me that would be great too but it is not required! The candy will close a week from today, Wednesday, Feb. 15th at 12:00 p.m.  EST and I will announce the random winner on my blog the next day, Feb. 16th!!!

Thanks so much for celebrating my 40th B-day with me! Good Luck!!!

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