Seeds packet....

Using Ginger from In Style Stamps, I created this seed packet holder. Wouldn't it be sweet to give to a friend that is filled with primas or some other type of embellishment!? This would also be perfect for Mother's Day!!!

Thank you...

I made this card and gift card holder for our neighbors using a set from AI called A Bird's Song. We just had a bunch of snow, and they plowed our driveway for us, and I wanted to do something nice for them since they refused to let us pay them.

Don't forget to check out the current challenge on the AI blog - a sketch challenge! You could win a grab bag of AI stamps!

Swap cards...

I managed to get some swap spots done this weekend.....it's a different kind of swap....each month, someone is the hostess, and they send out identical kits to each group member...and each group members makes a card out of the kits...and sends one to everyone in their group. It's amazing to see how everyone makes such different cards out of the same supplies!

Etsy Inspired #74

This week's shop is Traveling Mama, and they have a variety of items!

I used a stamp from Unity's June 2009 KOTM to make this:


Based on this from the shop-




Make sure you check out the ETSY BLOG to link up your creations and to see what you can win this week!! If uploading to SCS or PCP, please use the keyword EIC74

This week's Sponsor is Simple Doodles http://www.etsy.com/shop/Simpledoodles
Winner will get 3 digis of their choice!!!



Don't forget to check out the other DT creations this week!

Two Cute Musicians

For the month of February, I get to be a guest designer for Softpencil! How exciting is that? I love their digi stamps! This week's challenge is a 1, 2, 3 challenge....So, 1 of this, 2 of that, and 3 of those... ex. 1 button, 2 ribbons, 3 layers of papers, or 1 flower, 2 brads, 3 colors... your choice!

Using the super cute image, Two Cute Musicians...I used 1 piece of DP, 2 types of embellishments- Prima and Button, and 3 layers of CS for the image

Make sure to check out the Softpencil blog for more details and to see the samples from the other designers!

AI Think INK Sketch...

This week, on the AI Blog, Challenge #13 was issued by owner and stamp designer of Artful INKables, Kristin and it's a sketch challenge! I used the AI set, Monster Medical. I made this while I was sick, which this image was perfect for me at the time!


Make sure to check out the challenge for your chance to win a grab bag of AI stamps!

MFT- Think SPRING

This month's guest designer challenge for MFT is to think SPRING. When I think of spring, I think of pastels, colors, bunnies, and starting to get super busy around the house! Since we moved into our renovate house this past fall, when spring comes, we will be SUPER busy outside with landscaping, deck building, etc. So I included all this in this challenge:

1. I couldn't decide what Flopsey to use...so I used a lot of them, lol

2. I made up card kits so I can still participate in the challenges when I get busy with house work, so I can just grab a kit and create, and throw in some elements to fit the challenges!

3. Of course, I used spring inspired colors!

What a great challenge, this will def. help me for future challenges!

Alter It MFT Style....

This is for the Wednesday challenge for MFT of altering it for a household item, and I love frames. Had to use my new Bling Bet set and make this picture frame for my friend's son, he just redid his son's room in Camo, and I had him take this picture for me so I could make this!

Here's a close up view of the Bling Bet set lettering....how did I live so long without this set!!??

Etsy Inspired #73

This week's shop is Elies Happy Hats, and they have the cutest stuff!

This week, I used a set from MFT to come up with this:




Based on this from the shop-



I tried to keep it sweet and simple like the inspiration piece. Make sure you check out the ETSY BLOG to link up your creations and to see what you can win this week!! If uploading to SCS or PCP, please use the keyword EIC73

This weeks sponsor is the Pixie Dust Studio http://www.etsy.com/shop/pixieduststudio
The prize is 3 digi's of winners choice!!

Don't forget to check out the other DT creations this week!

Valentine Hearts ISS Blog Hop

Welcome to our In Style Stamps Blog Hop! If you've come here from Linda's Blog, then you're on the right track. If not, make sure you start at the ISS Blog. This month, the theme is all about the VALENTINE HEARTS!

I used retro digi stamps from ISS called Diner and Date night

Aren't these sweet for coupons to use for Valentines Day?

Make sure you go to the ISS BLOG to see what you can win. You also need to leave a comment on the post with the poll on it in order to be entered to win the customer grand prize.

Thanks for hopping by......your next stop on the hop is JANELLE

Missing you is Ruff....

For this gift set, I used a set from AI called Top Dog....found these doggie themed items at Michaels for $1 a piece and of course, I couldn't resist! Perfect for any dog lover- like me!

Don't forget to check out the current challenge on the AI blog - to make a card inspired by Spring!

Tutorial- Tea Bag Holders

On the ISS Blog today, I did a tutorial on how to make Tea Bag Holders- which are great gifts for Valentines Day, Mothers Day, or Just Because! You can add chocolate in there instead of tea too!

Materials Needed:


3 1/2" x 11" Cardstock base
ISS digi image- Small Cup
Adhesive
Paper Cutter
Scoring Tool
Tea Bag (or chocolate)
Embellishments as desired
Designer Paper as desired


Step 1


Step 2


Step 3


Step 4
Embellish as desired and Viola! Instant Gift!

Etsy Inspired #72

This week's shop is Sweetie Pie Tutus, and they have the cutest stuff for little girls!

I came up with this for this week's inspiration AMUSE stamps (given to me by my dear friend Rae Anne for my b-day last year- It's Gwen Stefani.....my BFF) :



Based on this from the shop-



Make sure you check out the ETSY BLOG to link up your creations and to see what you can win this week!! If uploading to SCS or PCP, please use the keyword EIC72

This week's sponsor is May Arts.

Don't forget to check out the other DT creations this week!

Think INK: Thing Spring!

This week, on the AI Blog, Challenge #12 was issued by AI fab customers, Jenn K. and Tami G., they want us to THINK SPRING. Using the AI set, South of the Border and Matching Charm, I came up with this set using very "Spring like colors"- Bright and Cheery!


You have plenty of time to enter the challenge- you can win a GRAB BAG OF STAMPS!

Zesty Italian Chicken....

One of my resolutions this year, is to cook at least once a week, and I've been doing well at keeping it. I actually have loved using my crockpot, and this is one of my favorite recipes that I have shared with others, and they have loved it also! I decided that this Penny Black stamp was perfect for the recipe and plan on giving this to one of my co-workers for her birthday...


Here's the recipe:

Zesty Italian Chicken

2-3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into pieces

16 oz bottle Italian dressing

¼ cup Parmesan Cheese

Place chicken in bottom of slow cooker and pour dressing over chicken, stir together gently

Sprinkle cheese on top

Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours

Serve over cooked rice along with extra sauce from the chicken

Enjoy!

Tall, Grande, or Venti?

Using a digi image from ISS, Tall Cup, I came up with this card. I was determined to not use nesties or scallops on this card b/c in looking at my gallery of cards, I use them on EVERY single card! I love this DP and I hoard it, so I thought this image was a perfect excuse to use it. Isn't this image perfect for coffee, tea, and/or cocoa lovers everywhere?

Etsy Inspired #71

This week's shop is Amethyst Soaps, and they have a huge variety of soaps!

I came up with this for this week's inspiration using an image from The Greeting Farm :


Based on this from the shop and the color of the image-




Make sure you check out the ETSY BLOG to link up your creations and to see what you can win this week!! If uploading to SCS or PCP, please use the keyword EIC71

This week's sponsor is the Cutting Cafe!!!

Don't forget to check out the other DT creations this week!

A Charming Hop with Artful INKables....

Welcome to our Artful INKables Charming Hop! If you haven't started at the beginning, please start at the Artful INKable's Blog. Today, we're featuring fabulous AI sets and coordinating charms that are available at the site!

I'm featuring my favorite AI set, Top Dog, and the coordinating Doghouse Charm! Oh, and BTW- Polo is NOT for Sale...he just wants to promote Artful INKables too!




Make sure you leave some love on EVERY BLOG, because one lucky commenter will receive their choice of AI set and charm! You never know which blog we'll be picking from!

Your next stop on the hop is my extremely talented DT member and friend HOLLY. Thanks for stopping by!

Look ma, no coloring!

Made these for the MFT challenge of making 4 quick, clean and simple birthday cards using MFT's signature line art images WITHOUT coloring!

Love these animal sets from MFT! I am loving these Wednesday Challenges!

Thanks for looking!

What's Moo with you?

For this set, I used a set from AI called Down on the Farm. I got this lil milk jug container on clearance after Christmas- It has hot cocoa in it! Artful Inkables has tons of fun sets, and they are so affordable!

Don't forget to check out the current challenge on the AI blog - to make a monochromatic card!