SSS28 Glory to God

Happy Wednesday!!!

I saw this awesome SSS28 Sketch the other day and I've been wanting to make a card with it!!! I'm actually a bit late for the actually challenge, but better now then never......!!!





















I used the new ODBD November Sets - Luke 2:11 and Christmas Verses.

The card base was scored in 1/4" intervals. The Black CS was punched on top and bottom with a MS Punch. I also added some piercing right above and below the Bible Verse.

The *poinsettia* was cut out..... and after coloring it I added some Angel Wing Shimmerz. To dress the card up a bit I added some punched out leaves, Black Kaiser Pearls and some Silver Pearls.

Before I go I want to remind you that I'm selling a whole bunch of Stampin' Up Sets...make sure to check them out right HERE !!

you for stopping by today!!! Have a great day!!!


~Supply List~

Stamp Sets: Luke 2:11, Christmas Verses (Our Daily Bread Designs)
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers - R30, R32, W00 and Colorless Blender
Cardstock: So Saffron Long Note Card, White, Basic Black (SU)
Accessories: MS Punches, Piercing Tool and Mat Pack, Black Kaiser Pearls, Silver Pearls, Scor-it, Angel Wings Shimmerz, Scissor
Technique: Scoring, Coloring with Markers
Card Size: 3 1/4" x 7"

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday - FTTC41!!!

Happy Tuesday!!!

Did you all have a wonderful weekend??? Ours was busy....two birthday parties....church, playtime....stampin'....trying to sale my SU Stamps....etc., but it was all good!!!

Which leads me to today's Flourishes Timeless Tuesday (FTTC41) - wahooooo!!!! Today the Blog Design Team is celebrating *Flourishes Release Week* with you. We are sharing with you the *Fancy Labels* Set..... one of 5 Sets to release this Friday!!!

Dee Jackson is our challenge host this week. In keeping with the *Fancy Labels* Set, Dee is challenging us to decorate *Boxes and Bags* - love it!!!! You decide if you want to make a box or a bag to house anything from homemade treats to knitted mittens! We cannot wait to see what you create!!!

I had two idea with this new Set......first is my *gift bag*. Please click on the photos to see them better!!!





















I started out by inking the bag randomly with one of the new flourished images. Next I added the Designer Paper, the *Corrugated Cardboard* the awesome *Gift Wrap Garland* I found at Walmart!!!

My next step was to create a *tag* to go with the bag. Again I inked one of the flourished images from the new Set around the *tag* plus the sentiment in the center. To finish the bag off I added the Checker Ribbon, Red Scrap Floss, the Kaiser Pearls and the decorative Tissue Paper.

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My second idea was to create a little *Favor Bag*.

I thought this would be a fun idea to giveaway to neighbors, teachers....of course I included some yummy Chocolate Chip Cookies!!!





















The bag itself was cut out with the Sizzix *Fancy Favor Die*. Very quick to make.....after adhering it I added the handle with some fancy Brads, the center Design Paper, the Chocolate Satin Ribbon, the new image *tag* and the yummy Cookies!!! The *tag* was decorated with some of the new Pearls available at Flourishes.

Hope we have inspired you to play along today....?!?

Please make sure to check out Betty, Cindy, Dee, Kimberly and Makiko's Blog for their take on today's Challenge and don't forget to swing by the Flourishes Blog to see the new *Sneak Peeks* !!!


~Supply List~ 1st bag

Stamp Set: Fancy Labels (Flourishes) will be released November 13th!!!
Ink: Real Red SU, Cottage Ivy & Desert Sand (Memento)
Cardstock: White
Design Paper: Ski Slope (SU)
Accessories: Checker Ribbon, Kaiser Pearls, Red Scrap Floss, Garland (Walmart), Large Marvy Uchida Tag Punch, Tissue Paper


~Supply List~ 2nd bag

Stamp Set: Fancy Labels (Flourishes) will be released November 13th!!!
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Cardstock: White
Design Paper: Ski Slope (SU)
Accessories: Sizzix Fancy Favor (SU), Pearls, Chocolate Satin Ribbon, Brads , 1 1/4" & 1 3/8" Circle Punches

SU STAMPS FOR SALE!!!!

Howdy everyone!!!

I have so many SU Stamp Sets I haven't used in a long time.....I decided it's time to let go to make room for new ones!!! The Stamp Sets I have listed are all in perfect condition unless otherwise noted!!! I hate to say it, but some have only seen ink once :( or none at all!!!

I accept Pay-Pal, Money Orders and personal Check (will hold goods till the Checks cleared)!!!

All Stamp Sets will be send via *Priority Mail* in the US + Delivery Confirmation (this will allow me to track your item!!!). Flat Rate Envelopes are $4.95 + Delivery Confirmation $.80. Bigger *Flat Rate Boxes* run $10.35 and up..... depends on how many stamps you will buy!!! I'm not responsible for damaged goods during shipment...if you want to we can insure your package as well....prizes will be according to the *value* of your shipment!!!! I will ship internationally!!!

If you buy more then five Stamp Sets you will receive the sixth Stamp Set (cheapest one) for FREE!!!

Please email me under silkeledlow@yahoo.com if you are interested!!! It's all on a *first come first served* basis!!! I will try to update the list daily!!!

Thank you for looking...!!!

*Itty Bitty Backgrounds $3.00
*Background Basics $3.00 pending for Cindy D.
*Stars and Swirls $3.00
*Beyond the Basics $3.00

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*Say it Simply $5.00
*Sweet on you $5.00
*Doodle That $5.00
*All about Occasions (new) $5.00

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*Too Terrific Tags $7.00
*Tags So Much $7.00
*Party Punch $7.00
*Merci (only half assembled) $7.00
*Made from Scratch (new) $7.00
*Bunny Hugs $7.00
*Merry & Bright $7.00
*God Bless America (new) $ 7.00
*Ladybuds $7.00
*For a Friend $7.00
*Blooming with Happiness $7.00
*Loving Hearts (stained blocks) $7.00
*Big Blossom $7.00
*Friendship Blooms (1 stained block) $7.00
*Holiday Blocks (some stained blocks) $7.00
*Lexicon of Love $7.00

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*The Snowflake Spot (stained blocks) $10.00 pending for Cindy D.
*Tagger's Dozen $10.00
*Think Happy Thoughts $10.00
*Alphabits $10.00
*Sidekick Sayings $10.00
*Sweet & Sassy (little staining on one stamp) $10.00
*Nice and Narrow (staining on one stamp) $10.00
*So Very $10.00
*All in a Row $10.00 SOLD
*Along the Same Lines $10.00
*So Many Sayings $10.00
*The World Over $10.00
*Sweet Dream (assembled but never used) $10.00
*That's Nice $10.00

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*Figure of Speech $12.00
*Haunting Halloween $12.00
*Love Ya Bunches $12.00
*Crazy for Christmas $12.00 holding for Terri G.
*Happy Heart Day $12.00
*Trim the Tree $12.00 holding for Terri G.
*A Little Bird Told Me $12.00 SOLD
*Word on Word $12.00
*All Through the Year (new) $12.00
*All Natural $12.00
*Love & Joy $12.00
*Sealed with a Kiss $12.00
*Happiest of Holidays $12.00
*Love it $12.00
*Polka Dots & Petals $12.00
*Both Way Blooms $12.00 holding for Kristin T.
*In the Spotlight $12.00
*Word Search BG $12.00
*On the Spot BG $12.00
*Wonderful Words $12.00
*Big Bold Birthday $12.00
*Baby Jesus is Born (assembled but never used) $12.00
*Snow Burst $12.00
*You Make Me Happy $12.00
*Happiness BG $12.00

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*A Good Egg $15.00
*Sparkly Sayings $15.00
*Merry (never used/assembled) $15.00
*Festive Favorite (1 block heavily stained) $15.00
*Priceless $15.00 pending for Cindy D.
*Bundle of Joy $15.00 SOLD
*Love Matters $15.00
*True Friend( 1 stained block) $15.00 pending for Cindy D.
*Perfect Princess $15.00
*Best Kind of Friend (lightly stained) $15.00
*Big Flowers $15.00
*Tag Time $15.00
*Big Blooms $15.00

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*Just Like You $18.00
*Double-Line Doodles $18.00
*Friendship Flowers $18.00

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*Eat Cake $20.00
*Black Party $20.00
*I'm Here $20.00
*All About U (the *U* is lightly stained) $20.00

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*Big Pieces $22.00
*Heartfelt Thanks (lightly stained blocks) $22.00
*Office Accoutrement $22.00
*Enjoy Every Moment $22.00
*Bundle in Love $22.00
*Doodle This (lightly stained rubber) $22.00
*Pick A Petal $22.00
*Looks Like Spring (lightly stained) $22.00

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*Doodle Alphapeths $25.00
*Jumbo Outline Alphabet $25.00 SOLD
*Big Deal Alphapets $25.00

OCC Inspiration Challenge!!!

Happy Saturday!!!

Oh.... I'm so thrilled you liked the photos of my girls yesterday!!! I'm indeed a proud mommy!!!

Starting today we have a new challenge host over at the OCC Blog....it's Jennifer Meyer!!! Jennifer is challenging us to create a card/project from this *inspiration photo*......

I took my inspiration from the *leaves*.......



















When I saw the IC photo.....I was planning and searching for a *pumpkin* stamp...but believe it or not I don't have one *single* pumpkin stamp - crazy huh??? But then I came a cross this beautiful *Autumn Meadows* DP from SU and figured it would work perfectly for a *Fold Card* :)!!!
Yeah.... you guessed it right - I had to make one - he,he,he!!!

For the inside of my card I used the wonderful *Blessings* Set from SU. I matched the inside leaves with the DP colors - More Mustard, Chocolate Chip and Really Rust. For the *tag* I used Taken with Teal, More Mustard and Chocolate Chip.

The *tag* was punched out with a Large Marvy Uchida Punch. To dress it up I added Copper Hardware and the yummy Chocolate Satin Ribbon.

To finish the card off I added the Buttons!!!

Hope you have time to play along with us??? Make sure to stop by the OCC Blog to see all the awesome Samples!!!

Have a wonderful weekend!!!

Before I forget.......I'm selling a whole bunch of SU Stamps.....I'm running out of storage space and they need a good new home......I should have a list ready for you tomorrow!!! Come back and check it out!!!

~Supply List~

All items except the *tag punch* are from SU.

Some Halloween photos, Blog Awards and a ODBD card!!!

Happy TGIF!!!

Oh my - I have so much to show and tell!!! Hope you can make it to the end????

First I want to show you a *Holiday* card I made for the Mojo111 Sketch. It came together very quickly. This layout is perfect if you need to make lots of cards!!!















First I added the sparkly DP from S.E.I and it's called *Frosty the Snowflake* - it's available at the ODBD Store. Next I scored the lines on the side. Then I added the Bible Verse from the new ODBD Set - Luke 2:11.

My next step was to punch out the *Snowflake*. I inked it in the Glue Pad and bedazzled it with Glitter. At last I added the Silver Pearls.

Make sure you stop by the ODBD Blog today to find out *who* won the entire November Release!?!?!

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Here is some fun stuff......I received these two Blog Awards a few weeks ago from Liz Williams. Thank you Liz for thinking of me and for giving me these Awards. Sorry it took me forever to post this!!!


After accepting these Awards I am to share five things *I love to do* and then pass them on to five other people.
1. I love to eat Italian Cuisine.
2. I love to bake good old traditional German cakes and cookies.
3. I love to hang out with my family and friends.
4. I love to stamp.
5. I love to go on date nights with my hubby!!!

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My next Award was given to me by my sweet blogger friend Cheryl Croppin.....thank you for thinking of me and I'm so happy you like my blog!!!

These are the rules to play along:

Pass this award on to 5 people, post on their blog to let them know they won, and then answer the following questions in ONE word:

1. Where is your cell phone? Table
2. Your hair? Straight
3. Your mother? Ursula
4. Your father? Erwin
5. Your favorite food? Chocolate
6. Your dream last night? none
7. Your favorite drink? Peach-Ice-Tea
8. Your dream/goal? retire
9. What room are you in? Kitchen
10. Your hobby? Stampin'
11. Your fear? Spiders - yikes!!!
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Texas !!!
13. Where were you last night? Home
14. Something that you aren't? Patient :(
15. Muffins? Pumpkin
16. Wish list item? Pool
17. Where did you grow up? Germany
18. Last thing you did? Walk
19. What are you wearing? Cloth :)
20. Your TV? Off
21. Your Pets? Dog
22. Friends? Lots
23. Your life? Blessed
24. Your mood? Happy
25. Missing Someone? Sisters
26. Vehicle? Nissan
27. Something you're not wearing? Shoes
28. Your favorite store? Archiver's
29. Your favorite color? Red
30. When was the last time you laughed? Today
31. Last time you cried? Not sure???
32. Your best friend? Hubby
33. One place that I go to over and over? Target
34. Facebook? yes
35. Favorite place to eat? Olive Garden

And now I need to pass this on to 5 blogger who I visit daily and I am always inspired by...I could actually make a longer list....unfortunately I have to narrow it down :(.... I also combined it with the first Awards!!!

Carol - *Our Little Inspirations*
Denise - *The Paper Landscaper*
Kathy - *Inspired to Stamp*
Makiko - MakInk Studio
Betty - *Stamping to the Wright*

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Finally......I would like to share some of my favorite *Halloween* photos from my girls....I know I'm so behind...!!!

We had a wonderful time trick or treating this year. Some of our neighbors did *hay rides* -which came in handy after awhile...when our little Miriam ran out of steam walking!!! The weather was perfect too and afterwards we hung out with some of our neighborhood friends.

All three of my girls decided to be *Witches* this year.....Rebecca my middle daughter decided to go the *Gothic* route....which totally surprised me, because she is such a girly girl - LOL!!! She is a blondy and we sprayed some of her her black...it looked really cool, but you can't really see it really good in the photos. I l.o.v.e the last photo of my oldest daughter Sarah....she put on her *mean* witch face!!!

Thank you so much for stickin' with me to the end!!! I hope you enjoyed the photos as much as I did??? Don't the girls look AWESOME in their costumes???

Have a wonderful weekend and if you can.... I hope you'll come back tomorrow for the OCC Challenge?!?

Until then.....

~Hugs Silke~

WSC104, CC243, PC14 To Have and to Hug....

Happy Day you all!!

*To Have and to Hug* is the name of this super duper cute Penny Black image I'm using!!! Isn't it tooooo stinkin' cute???

For this card I'm using the WSC104 layout, the *Winter Theme* idea from Penny's Challenge - PC14 and the CC243 from this past Tuesday. The card itself is very straight forward......





















The image was inked in Memento Black and colored with Copic Markers.

I used some of the 3/16" Black & White Checker Ribbon plus the 3/8" Black & White Plaid Ribbon. At last I added the gorgeous Red Kaiser Rhinestones!!!

For the inside I used the sentiment from the Banner of Joy Set which is also from the Penny Black Collection....and talking about Penny Black....the Stamper's Dream Team is starting to show off some new Penny Black Set's on Monday!!!

If you want to take a look at these awesome new Set's... click right HERE!!! Make sure you mark you calenders :) !!!

Just in case you have never shopped with Michelle before.....she is super fast in mailing orders out...and her Store is full of super awesome goodies!!!!

Thank you for stopping by today....have a wonderful day!!!

~Supply List~

Stamp Sets: To Have and to Hug, Banner of Joy (Penny Black)
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers - C0, E00, G07, R08, R22, W00, Y35 and Colorless Blender
Cardstock: White
Accessories: 3/8" Plaid Ribbon, 3/16" Checker Ribbon, Red Kaiser Rhinestones, Circle Spellbinder Dies, Stampin' Dimensionals, Scissor
Technique: Coloring with Markers
Card Size: 3 1/2" x 5 1/2"

ODBD Poinsettia Fold Card

Happy Wednesday!!!

Here is card I made with the gorgeous new November Release from Our Daily Bread Designs.

I'm so stuck on making *Fold Cards* lately, that I figured this would allow me to use all three new Sets in one card :) !!! It also demonstrates how perfectly this Release works together!!!

















For the outside I used the Blessed Christmas image. For the inside I used the Luke 2:11 and for the sentiment the Christmas Verses Set.

All images were inked in Memento Black and I colored the *poinsettias* with Copic Markers.

My card base is Kraft and I added some Ski Slope DP on the outside. The DP was embossed with the SU Elegant Bouquet Folder. The Spellbinder Die is from the Lable Four Set.

To finish the card off I added the yummy Satin Ribbon, Angel Wings Shimmerz, Silver Brads and some Silver Pearls.

So what do you think...don't they work perfectly together??? Hope you like this idea???

Thank you so much for stopping by today and I hope you'll have an awesome day!!!


~Supply List~

Stamp Sets: Blessed Christmas, Luke 2:11, Christmas Verses (Our Daily Bread Designs)
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers - C0, R27, R29, G24, G94 and Colorless Blender
Cardstock: Kraft, White
Design Paper: Ski Slope
Accessories: Label Four Spellbinder Die, Angel Wings Shimmerz, Silver Pearls, Chocolate Chip Satin Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals, Scissor, Silver Brads
Technique: Dry Embossing, Coloring with Markers
Card Size: 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday!!!

Happy Tuesday everyone!!!

Can you believe it's already November - I can't?!?!? Hope you all had a wonderful weekend??? We had a good one......our girls had so much fun trick or treating....I'll share some photos of my girls soon!!!

Most importantly.....are you ready for another Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge - FTTC40???

Today Kimberly Crawford is our host. She is challenging us to a *Limited Supply Challenge*!!! The Challenge is to combine a colored image, texture or textures, and any shades of neutrals we want.

You can pack on the layers and textures just make sure you include an image to color and use only Neutral Cardstock. Just so you know you can us any combination of White, Creams, Blacks, Browns, and Grays. So make your cards pop with texture and a beautifully colored image! We can't wait to see what you create!?!?!

Here is what I came up with.......

I used the super cute Home Tweet Home Set. I thought it would make a darlin' *Fall* card!!!

The colors for my card are Black, Kraft and White.

I inked the images in Memento Black and colored it with Copic Markers. I *popped* up some leaves, the bird and the birdhouse.

Next I added some Angel Wings Shimmerz to the images. To finish the card off I added Black Felt Ribbon, some Silver Pearls and piercing around the main image!!!

Hope you like this idea?!?

Please make sure to stop by Betty, Cindy, Dee, Kimberly and Makiko's blog and see their take on this Challenge!!!!

Thank you for stopping by today!!! Have fun playing along!!!

~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Home Tweet Home (Flourishes), Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers - C0, B97, G19, G21, E08, E47 and Colorless Blender, Cardstock: Black, Kraft and White, Accessories: Silver Pearls, Black Felt Ribbon, Black Scrap Floss, Piercing Tool & Mat Pack (SU), Stampin' Dimensionals, Technique: Piercing, Coloring with Markers, Card Size: 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"

Our Daily Bread November Blog Hop

Hi everyone!!!!

Welcome to the Our Daily Bread Designs November Blog Hop. If you stopped here first and didn't know about this hop please go back to the beginning to the new ODBD Blog and I'll see you back here real soon. Hope you stick around and hop with us!?! So.....if you came here from Betty's then you're right on track.

Just to let you know....we are playing a fun Scripture Scramble game today and if you solve the mystery *Scripture Verse* you will be able to win the ENTIRE NOVEMBER RELEASE - how cool is that!?!?!

Before I reveal my *secret word* I would like to share the card I made........

The fabulous poinsettia image is from the new *Blessed Christmas* Set - all the new Sets are released today and you can see them over on the ODBD Store Site!!!

I used some wonderful new items Kelley is selling in the ODBD Store ....the gorgeous glitter embossed DP is from the S.E.I Collection and the one I used is called *Winter Glitter Land*. I added lots of shine and shimmer with the Pearl Glimmer Mist. To finish the card off I added the Silver Pearls and the matching Ribbon. Make sure to click on the photos for close ups!!!!

Hope you like it???

Now to the fun stuff......here is what you need to do in order to solve the Scripture Scramble!!!

1. Write down each DT name and their secret word or words.
2. Comment on each blog on the hop.
3. Return to the ODBD Blog and leave a comment that you finished the blog hop (DO NOT REVEAL THE SCRIPTURE VERSE WHEN YOU LEAVE YOUR NAME!!!)
4. Email Grace Nywening at: gnywening@yahoo.com by 8PM EST on NOVEMBER 3RD, giving her the DT names and their secret word/words!!!

Here is my mystery word: *been*

Now it's time for you to move on to Grace's blog for more eye candy and another mystery word!!!

Before I forget...check out this fun ODBD DT Challenge this is another fun way to win a prize!!!

Thank you for stopping by today and I hope you will have fun playing along with us!?!?!

~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Blessed Christmas (Our Daily Bread Design), Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers - C0, G24, G94, R22, W00 and Colorless Bender, Cardstock: White, Design Paper: Winter Glitter Land (S.E.I), Accessories: Pearl Glimmer Mist, Sizzix Top Note Die, New Leaf Ribbon (PTI), Technique: Coloring with Markers, Card Size: 5" x 5".

IC204 inspired OCC Card

Happy Saturday and if you are celebrating *Halloween* today - I hope you are having a fun one!?!

Lori has thought of one more fun challenge before handing it off to the next month host!!! This time she is challenging us to create a *Vintage* card or anything *vintage inspired*!!! For all the details please visit the OCC Blog!!!

Once again the IC Challenge came to my rescue :)......I accidentally made the wrong challenge card for today...oooops....so I had to come up with a new card - yikes!!! So I waited for the IC204 to be posted and thank goodness I was immediately inspired!!! After looking thru the wonderful Franz Porcelain Collection I chose this beautiful *Angel Figurine* .

It reminded me of a card I recently created.....you can view it right here.





















I used the same beautiful *Banner of Joy* Set from Penny Black. It's available at the Stamper's Dream Store!!!

I inked the *Angel* image in Memento Black and colored it with Copic Markers. Next I covered up my image and sprayed my background with my new toy the Copic Airbrush System. At last I used the *right* embossing enamel and added the *Cracked Glass* technique.

The DP is from the Ski Slope Collection and for my card base I used the Vintage Cream CS. To finish the card off I ink distressed the edges, added the Laced Ribbon and the Large Halfback Pearls.

I'm not very good in creating *vintage* cards.....so I hope you like my idea and you'll come out and play with us....??? Make sure to check out the Samples at the OCC Blog!!!

I see you back tomorrow when we kick off the ODBD November Release Blog Hop - you don't want to miss it!!!

Have a great remaining weekend!!!


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Banner of Joy (Penny Black)
Ink: Memento Black, Versamark, Tea Dye Ink (PTI), Copic Markers - B34,R27, R29, Y35, W00 and Colorless Blender
Cardstock: Vintage Cream (PTI)
Design Paper: Ski Slope (SU)
Accessories: Laced Ribbon, Halfback Pearls, Copic Airbrush System, Stampin' Dimensionals, Glassy Glaze Enamel, Heating Tool
Technique: Cracked Glass, Coloring with Markers

JustRite inspired SFYTT

Happy Thursday you all!!!

When I saw the SFYTT Sketch from this past Saturday I knew I had to use it with one of my beautiful JustRite Sets!!!

I actually mixed up two JustRite Sets.....the border image is from the Christmas Treasure Border & Center Set and the flower image is from the Friendship Border & Center Set.

Make sure to stop by the Stamper's Dream Store to see all the awesome JustRite Sets!!!





















Both images were inked in Memento Black. The flower image was colored with Copic Markers.

I pierced around the edges and finished the card off with some Glitter, some Ribbon and a matching Button.

Just in case you wonder....I used a Scissor and trimmed around the scalloped border.

Thank you for stopping by today...hope you like my *bright, fun* card?!?


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Christmas Treasure Border & Font, Friendship Border & Font (JustRite)
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers - R27, R29, G24, G94, C0,
Cardstock: White
Design Paper: Pawsitively Prints, Summer Picinic (SU)
Accessories: Circle Spellbinder Dies, Glitter, Perfect Plum Ribbon (PTI), Button (PTI), Bow Easy, Scissor, Stampin' Dimensionals
Technique: Coloring with Markers

Some gorgeous RAK's to share

Hey you all....

I've been meaning to share all those super amazing RAK's I received for my birthday.....here is the first round....!!! Thank you all again for the birthday wishes and gifts!!!

I received a few more cards and since it's raining here in GA...I have to wait till we have enough daylight to take descent pictures!!!

Here we go......

This fabulous creation is from my sweet blogging friend Carol.

I feel super special, because she told me she is hoarding the *Afternoon Tea* DP for special occasions and she used it for my fabo Birthday Organizer :)!!! Carol made this Organizer with a *Bind-it* machine - cool huh?!?

Carol - as you already know...I was totally blown away by this...I totally L.O.V.E it!!! Now I have no excuses to forget any ones birthday - LOL!!!

I had to show you a photo from the inside of the Organizer as well....I think it's so neat....isn't it???
Please make sure to click on each and every card/project for close ups!!!




Carol also made this absolutely gorgeous card for me...!!! Of course I love the embossing...and all the white with the yellow is so striking!!!





Here is a super gorgeous and elegant gift collection from my super sweet German friend Sabrina.

She knew my favorite color combo is Red-Black-White and she made each and every gift in this combo!!! Aren't they all fabulous....you've outdone yourself - GF!!! Love each and every gift!!!






This elegant white beauty is from my super sweet friend Penny Allen.









This gorgeous card is from my fellow-Georgian blogging friend Robin.

You can read about all the wonderful products Robin used right here.

The fun thing is Robin and my birthday are only five days apart....so we can always celebrate together - wahoooo.






This gorgeous Sarah Kay card is from my BFF Denise.

OMG - her coloring is awesome!!! You can read all about this card over on her blog right here.

Look at all the goodies she mailed along :)!!!




My super sweet friend Simone mailed this sparkling beauty all the way from Germany!!!

Aren't these some fun bright colors??? She knows me all to well - LOL!!!

Oh and not to mention the yummy goodies she mailed me prior to my birthday....sorry no photo...we ate it all - LOL!!!






This SU beauty is from my sweet friend Vera.
Aren't these some beautiful rich fall colors?!?

You can read all about this card card right here.





My sweet DT Member from ODBD Angella sent me this gorgeous creation.

Isn't this a clever and fun way to create a tree???
You can read all about this card right here.



Ladies - thank you again.....these are all so special to me and I will cherish them forever!!!

Hugs
~Silke~

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday and MTSC45 Sketch

Happy Tuesday everyone!!!

Oh my goodness I can't hardly believe the month of October is almost over...how could this be??? I guess when you have fun...time does fly by fast - LOL?!?

Anyway - today I have to cards for you :)

The first one is for the Flourishes Timeless Tuesday - FTTC39. We are welcoming the fabulous Kathy Jones aka *Wattle* on SCS as our Guest Stamper. Kathy is also our challenge host....she is challenging us to use *Border Punches or Borderabilities*.

You decide if you want to use just one border, different patterns, or layer several for a fanciful look. Whatever you decide, we would love to see what you create!!! Have fun with this one....the sky the limit!!!

Here is my take on it.....





















I used the beautiful Seasonal Wreaths Set. The image was inked in Memento Rich Cocoa and colored with Copic Markers. For the borders I used the EK-Success Fleur de Lis Punch.

For my colors I chose Chocolate Chip and Summer Sunrise. I really like this color combo - who about you!?!?!

I finished the card off with some Glitter, Gold Pearls, Satin Ribbon and a matching Button.

Hope you like it?!?

Please make sure to stop by Kathy, Betty, Cindy, Dee, Kimberly and Makiko's Blog for their take on the challenge!!!

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My next card is for the MTSC45.

Mercy has done it again....she has created another fabulous Sketch for us to try. Sadly....this is my last *official* October Muse post - sniff....!!!! I had so much fun playing along with these fabulous ladies!!! Thank you Mercy for allowing me to be your October Muse!!! I'm already looking forward to the next Sketches!!!

So here is today's Sketch......

And here is my take on it.....















I used the *Flores Suaves* Set from Stampin' Up. I inked the images in Memento Rich Cocoa and colored the butterfly with Copic Markers. For the border I used once again the EK Success Fleur de Lis Punch.

Please make sure to check out Mercy's blog and her fabulous Muses - Pam Speidel, Cindy Haffner, Pam Varnell, Julie Lacey, Crystal Birr, Jessica Diedrich.

Hope you like it and find the time to play along with us???


~Supply List~ 1st card

Stamp Set: Seasonal Wreaths (Flourishes)
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Copic Markers - Y35, Y38, E47 and Colorless Blender
Cardstock: White, Chocolate Chip, Summer Sunrise (PTI)
Design Paper: Summer Sunrise from the Bitty Box Basic (PTI)
Accessories: Brown Satin Ribbon, Gold Pearls, EK Border Punch, Circel Spellbinder Dies, Scor-it, Bow Easy, Stampin' Dimensionals
Technique: Dry Embossing, Coloring with Markers


~Supply List~ 2nd card

Stamp Set: Flores Suaves (Stampin' Up)
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Copic Markers - Y35, Y38, E47 and Colorless Blender
Cardstock: White, Chocolate Chip
Design Paper: Summer Sunrise from the Bitty Dot Basic (PTI)
Accessories: Brown Satin Ribbon, Gold Pearls, EK Border Punch, Circle Spellbinder Dies, Scissor, Stampin' Dimensionals
Technique: Coloring with Markers

A weekend full of stampin'.....

Happy Sunday everyone!!!

I had a wonderful stampin' weekend.....

First I would like to share a card with you I made Friday afternoon....it is a *multi-task* card - LOL!!!

Here are the challenges I crammed onto this one....the original idea was for the fabulous CCEE ladies who were so sweet to feature my *sparklegirl* name as their Challenge - you can read about it right HERE. Next is the LSC243 - make a *girly girl* card (compliments the CCEEC), the layout is from the VSOCT09E Sketch (last one), and the square card idea is from the ssnotime110. This card measures 5 1/2" x 5 1/2".

The super sweet *Dahlia* image is from The Greeting Farm.



















I inked the image in Memento Black and colored it with Copic Markers. For my birthday my sweet hubby treated me to the Copic Airbrush Starter Kit and the square BG was sprayed with it!!! I definitely have to practice some more :).....it's a very fun tool to play with!!!

The DP is from the Pawsitively Prints and I matched it with the Raspberry Fizz color. At last I added the Raspberry Fizz Ribbon, the Glitter and the fabulous Silver Pearls.

Oh...... before I forget my super duper awesome *BOWS* are easily done with the *Bow-Easy*....a must have tool!!!

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Next are two card are a bit more serious....I made them both for the CAS37 - With Sympathy plus a few other Challenges.

For this card I used the CPS37 Sketch. The sentiment is from the ODBD Set Praying for You and I inked it in Chocolate Chip.





















I used the beautiful *Blue Awning* DP from K&Company. The card base is a Textured Creamy Caramel CS. At last I added the halfback Pearls.

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The layout for this card is from the VSOCT09B Sketch (second one). I used the ODBD Set With Deepest Sympathy. The sentiment was also inked in Chocolate Chip.





















I used the same *Blue Awning* DP and my card base is Vintage Cream. I finished the card off with a matching Satin Ribbon and halfback Pearls.

Thank you for stopping by today!!!

Have a wonderful remaining weekend and I see you back shortly!!!


~Supply List~ 1st card

Stamp Set: Dahlia (The Greeting Farm), Family Phrases (Stampin' Up)
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers - E00, E47, RV19, Y35, YR09 and Colorless Blender
Cardstock: White, Raspberry Fizz (PTI)
Design Paper: Pawsitively Prints
Accessories: Silver Pearls (Michael's), Raspberry Fizz Ribbon (PTI), SU Border Punch, Bow Easy, SU Circle Punches, Copic Airbrush Starter Kit, Stampin' Dimensionals, Scissor
Techique: Using Airbrush System, Coloring with Markers
Card Size: 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"


~Supply List~ 2nd card

Stamp Set: Praying for You (Our Daily Bread Designs)
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Cardstock: Textured Creamy Caramel, Vintage Cream
Design Paper: Blue Awning (K&Company)
Accessories: Halfback Pearls, Circle Cutter
Card Size: 3 1/4" x 6"


~Supply List~ 3rd card

Stamp Set: With Deepest Sympathy (Our Daily Bread Designs)
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Cardstock: Vintage Cream
Design Paper: Blue Awning (K&Company)
Accessories: Halfback Pearls, Satin Ribbon (Michael's)

OCC Challenge - Halloween Frights

Happy weekend!!!

As you know Saturday is OCC time!!! Our host Lori with her wonderful wicket mind created another fun challenge. Today she is challenging us to make a card/project *inspired by your favorite scary (or Halloween-themed) book or movie*.

For all the info about this challenge please visit the OCC Blog!!!

I based my card on the movie *The Birds* from Alfred Hitchcock. I think the last time I saw this movie I was very young.....hmmm maybe we should do a movie night tonight :) ?!?

I also combined this card with the IC203 and I chose this beautiful black tee, since it fits the black *frighting* theme!!! To be honest with you the ruffles on the front remined me of the Crow's feather......I know I'm weird - LOL!!!

Here is what I used on my card....the *Halloween* image is from the Crow Stamp by Inkadinkado. This Stamp is available at the Stamper's Dream Store!!!


















I inked the image in Memento Black and colored it with Copic Markers. I added some Black Kaiser Pearls, Black Ribbon and the cute *web border* is from a MS Punch.

Please visit the OCC Blog for all the Samples and we hope you have a change to play along?!?

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Next I would like to announce the winner from the Flourishes Blog Candy Giveaway!!!

The winner is Beth Greco!!!

Anonymous said...
I hope your birthday was fabulous!! Thanks for sharing the inspiring work that you do. Thanks too for the chance for Blog candy. My favourite of the new releases is the Holly and the Ivy. I just love those birds. HB Beth Greco

Congrats Beth.... I will e-mail you shortly!!!

Thank you all for playing along!!! It was so fun to read every ones choice!!!

Have a wonderful weekend and thank you for stopping by today!!!

~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Crow (Inkadinkado)
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers - YR04, Y35 and Colorless Blender
Cardstock: White, Basic Black, Pumpkin Pie
Design Paper: Night & Day Specialty, Gostly Greetings
Accessories: Black Kaiser Pearls, Black Ribbon, Circle Punches, MS Punch
Technique: Coloring with Markers
Card Size: 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"

Mojolicious JustRite - Happy Holidays!!!

Happy Thursday everyone!!!

First of all I want to say *thank you* for all the wonderful birthday wishes, e-mails and birthday goodies I received!!! You guys are the best!!! It was truly a fabulous birthday for me!!! I will try to share some of my RAK's soon!!!

I have been so busy the last few days that I didn't get to stamp at all, so I escaped and worked on the Mojo109 Sketch!!! Ever since I saw this Sketch I had this card idea floating in my head...I'm so glad I finally had a chance to put it all on paper!!!

I used the super duper cute JustRite *birdhouse* image from the Christmas Treasures Borders & Centers Set and I created my own sentiment with this awesome Bonus Font Set from the Times New Romans Collection. Love it!!! These JustRite Sets are available at the Stamper's Dream Store!!!





















I inked the image with Memento Black and colored it with Copic Markers. On top of the birdhouse I added some Liquid Applique. After heat drying it I gently used the Glue Pen and added some Glitter.

To finish my card off I added the Red Plaid Ribbon, the Button, Red Scrap Floss and the Silver Pearls.

What do you think - isn't it cute???


~Supply List~

Stamp Sets: Christmas Treasures Borders & Centers, Bonus Font & Center Set (JustRite)
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers - E47, R27, R29, W00, N1, G94 and Colorless Blender
Cardstock: White
Design Paper: Summer Picnic
Accessories: Glue Pen, Glitter, Liquid Applique, PunchRed Plaid Ribbon, Red Scrap Floss, Silver Pearls, Button, QuicKutz Stripes Label Folder, Stampin' Dimensionals, 1 1/4" Circle Punch
Technique: Dry Embossing, Coloring with Markers

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday and more goodies!!!

Happy day you all!!!

If you are here for the *MTSC44 Sketch* please go down one post...or stay and check out this post :) too!!!

Oh what a fun day it will be :) !!! I love having birthdays!!!

Anyway... today is another Flourishes Timeless Tuesday - FTTC38 !!! Dee is our host and she is challenging us to *Watercoloring*!!! We can use any medium for watercolor we choose and any theme we want. Pretty simple and straight forward!!!

What an awesome way to show off the newly released Flourishes Sets!!! I chose to watercolor the beautiful *Christmas Wreath* Set.



















The wreath was inked with Memento Black onto European Watercolor Paper (love the thickness of this paper!!!) I used different SU Inks to color it!!! After I colored the image I bedazzled it with some Dazzling Diamond Glitter.

The DP I used is from the Ski Slope Collection. I also used Chocolate Chip CS for matting!!! At last I added some *Faux Stitching* to the squares!!!

I finished the inside of the card as well.....as you can tell I kept the card very simple....since the sparkly wreath makes the card!!! Make sure to click on the close up photos!!!!

Hope you like the card!?! We can't wait to see what you will create!!!

Please don't forget to check out the rest of the ladies on their take on the challenge - Betty Wright, Cindy Haffner, Dee Jackson, Kimberly Crawford and Makiko Jones !!!

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Now I would like to announce the winner from the Birthday Bash Giveaway.......

Congrats to....... jpmayo said...
Your card just jumped out of my google reader and made me want to do this week's sketch challenge!! It's gorgeous!! Have a happe birthday next week!! October babies are the best..from one to another ;)

Please e-mail me your address under silkeledlow@yahoo.com so I can mail off your package ASAP!!!

Thank you all for playing this round!!!!

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As promised I'm giving more goodies away!!! Anyone can play for this Blog Candy...I will mail it anywhere - it's my treat!!!

PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU PLAY ALONG!!!!

Here is what I will mail you.........


















A whole bunch of different Clear Stamps, a beautiful new Embossing Folder (HERE is a card I made with the same EF!!!) PLUS YOUR CHOICE OF ONE NEWLY RELEASED OCTOBER SET FROM FLOURISHES!!!

Here is what you have to do.....go and check out the new Flourishes Stamp Sets right HERE......come back and let me know which one of the Stamp Sets you like best!?!?! This will be the Set I will order for you....so choose wisely!!!

Please include your e-mail address or full name with your comment...so their is no confusion at the end :)

I will chose a winner this upcoming Friday, October 23 evening and I will announce it with the OCC post on Saturday, October 24th!!!

Have fun playing!!! *****DRAWING IS CLOSED******
Thank you for playing along :)

MTSC44 Birthday Wishes

Happy Tuesday!!!

It's time for another fun Sketch from Mercy!!!! She has created this awesome layout for us to try!!!

Here is my take on it.....when I printed out the Sketch for me to work on...it had a rectangle form....now that I posted it...it's square - ooops :) ......so that's why my card is not square :( .....















I used the beautiful Thoughts & Prayers Set from Stampin' Up. I turned it into a *Birthday* card by adding the sentiment from the Sincere Salutations and the Frame with Flourish Set.

The DP is from the Cottage Wall Collection. The images were colored with Orchid Opulence and Old Olive Markers.

To dress the card up I added some Silver Pearls and some yummy Plum Pudding Satin Ribbon!!!

Hope you have time to play along with us!?!?

Please make sure to check out Mercy's blog and her fabulous Muses - Pam Speidel, Cindy Haffner, Pam Varnell, Julie Lacey, Crystal Birr, Jackie Pedro, Jessica Diedrich, Shannan Teubner.


~Supply List~

Stamp Sets: Thoughts & Prayers, Sincere Salutations, Frame with Flourish (Stampin' Up)
Ink: Orchid Opulence, Old Olive Markers
Cardstock: White
Design Paper: Cottage Wall
Accessories: Silver Pearls (Michael's), Plum Pudding Satin Ribbon (PTI), Oval Coluzzle, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Stampin' Dimensionals
Technique: Coloring with Markers

What a surprise!!!

Hello and happy Monday!!!

Check out what the fabulous CCEE ladies surprised me with today?!?

Aren't they sweet or what ???

Enjoy your day and I'll have a card or two for you tomorrow!!! Hugs ~S~

FS141, JUGS3, C4C7 JustRite Snowman

Happy Sunday everyone!!!

Here is a card I made for three different Challenges.....first the FS141 - DancerRiley. I chose THIS cute little card from her gallery.

Second I used the C4C7 Sketch Challenge for my card. Third was the JUGS3 Color Challenge - using Red, Aqua and Cream........ I had to replace it with White since I'm completely out of Vanilla and Vintage Cream......yikes!!! Hope the awesome JUGS ladies can forgive me :)?!?

Here are the changes I made - color, layout, stamp set.

The image is from the JustRite Set - Old fashioned Christmas Borders & Centers. This Set and many more are available at the Stamper's Dream Store!!!

The snowman was inked in Memento Black and colored with Copic & Prisma Markers.

To finish the card off I added this gorgeous Dark Red May Arts Ribbon, some Glitter , the Red Kaiser Pearls and some piercing on the top and bottom panel.

See you on Tuesday for the FTTC38 Challenge......which reminds me check out the brand spankin' new Flourishes October Release at the Stamper's Dream Store!!!


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Old fashioned Christmas Borders & Centers (JustRite)
Ink: Memento Black, Copic & Prisma Marker - R08, R29, PM-202 and Colorless Blender
Cardstock: White
Design Paper: Ski Slope
Accessories: Kaiser Pearls, Dark Red Ribbon (May Arts), Spellbinder Dies, Piercing Tool & Mat Pack, Stampin' Dimensionals, Bow Easy
Technique: Coloring with Markers
Card Size: 5 1/4" x 5 1/4"

OCC Challenge - Color Challenge and ssnotime101 Praying for You

Happy Saturday everyone!!!

Time for the OCC Challenge!!! Today we have a Color Challenge....for you!!! Lori is challenging us to some very interesting colors :) and what a challenge it was - LOL!?!

To be honest with you...it was a *tough* one for me and my brain is still smokin' - he,he,he!!! Hmmm - I really needed to get inspired....so I waited for the IC202 - Xenia Taler to go live... and to my pleasant surprise I found these fabulous hand crafted tree tiles and I knew what to do - wahooooo!!!

Let me just tell you....I was playing *Russian Roulette* tonight....I almost didn't have a card for the OCC.... :() - I know I'm crazy!!!! Stef saved my little fanny with this awesome Inspiration Challenge!!!





















I had a really hard time placing the *Handsome Hunter* & *Sage Shadow* together in one card - LOL!!! But once I colored the gorgeous Birch Tree Painting Set from Innovative Stamp Creations for my image I realized I could combined these two colors..... and out came this fabulous new color you see on my card!!! You should try it - it really looks AWESOME!!! Let me know what you think :) after you tried it?!? BTW - it did not mess up my Markers at all by combining these two colors....just go easy on the Sage Shadow :)!!!

To finish this card off I added the sentiment from the Let it Bloom Set also from ISC, the butterflies with little Silver Pearls in the center and the Vintage Button.

Please make sure you swing by the OCC Blog for all the Samples. If you get a chance to stamp this week I hope we have inspired you to play a long with us :) !?!

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Here is a card I made with the newly released ODBD Sympathy Sets - *Praying for You* and *With Heartfelt Sympathy*.

I was inspired by Sharon Johnson's - ssnotime109 to make a *Gate fold*. I haven't made a *fold* card in awhile and thought it would be perfect for a *Sympathy* card.




















The DP I used is from the beautiful Thoroughly Modern Collection and I embossed it with the Cuttlebug Folder - Branch Leaves.

Next I added the Bible Verse on the outside and stamped the inside of the card - both were inked in Chocolate Chip!!!

At last I added the Brown Ribbon and the sparkly Prima Flowers with the decorative Design Brads.

This *Gate fold* card measures 5 1/2" x 5 1/2". If you have never made a one before....here is how you cut your Cardstock - 5 1/2" x 11". Next you score the 11" side at 2 3/4" and at this point I usually flip my Cardstock around and score is again at 2 3/4" - voila!!! Have fun making one too!!!

Thank you so much for stopping by today!!! Enjoy your weekend!!!


~Supply List~ 1st card

Stamp Sets: Birch Tree Paintings, Let it Bloom (Innovative Stamp Creations)
Ink: Soft Suede, Handsome Hunter, Sage Shadow and Blush Blossom SU Markers
Cardstock: White
Design Paper: Soft Suede Patterns Designer Series (SU)
Accessories: Vintage Button (PTI), Silver Pearls (Michael's), Light Brown Scrap Floss (Karen Foster), Stampin' Dimensionals
Technique: Coloring with Markers


~Supply List~ 2nd card

Stamp Sets: Praying for You, With Heartfelt Sympathy (Our Daily Bread Designs)
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Cardstock: White
Design Paper: Thoroughly Modern (SU)
Accessories: Prima Flowers, Label Four Spellbinders, Brown Ribbon (Michael's), Designer Brads (Making Memories), Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Stampin' Dimensionals
Card Size: 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"

SC250 Make a Wish and a Birthday Bash!!!!

Happy TGIF!!!!

Finally weekend....wahooooo!!! I'm planning on doing absolutely nothing, nada, nix!!! My girls wore me out...they only place you will be finding me is my stamp room...I call it my *cheaper* therapy session - LOL!!!

Anyway - I wanted to share my card I made the other night for the SC250 Sketch. I'm not sure if the excitement over this Sketch didn't make me want to go to sleep or I was wired for no reason???

As soon as I saw the layout I knew I wanted to use the awesome Simple Delights Set (Simply Sent Kit). The sentiment is from the A Little Birthday Cheer Set.














The image was inked in Chocolate Craft Ink and embossed with Clear EP. The DP is from the Haiku Collection. To finish the card off I added the Pearls from the Prettiest Kit and the Ribbon.

Hope you like it???

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Now on to the good stuff.......as promised I wanted to offer some BIRTHDAY BLOG CANDY.....it's been awhile since I offered some goodies....but I hope you like what I've put together today?!?

I just want to briefly say that you guys really make my day by stopping in and taking the time to let me know what you think of my creations!!! I also can't believe that I have so many followers...I feel SO honored that you want to check out what I've been up to!!! THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!!

So here is a little token of my appreciation.........















1 of each.....6 x 6 Design Paper from the

*** Autumn Meadows Collection (Holiday Mini Catalog)
*** Holiday Lounge Collection
*** Noveau Chic Collection
*** Merry Moments Collection

3 of each Big Felts Flurries (White, Baja Breeze and Red Riding Hood)

Several Chip Board from the *On Board Essential*, *On Board Something Seasonal* Collection

2 Packages for my favorite Silver Pearls :)

Several different Note Cards, Love Notes and Pocket Note Cards including Envelopes

1 Package of Large Scalloped Rectangle Spellbinders

1 Case of SU Stampin' Pastels

1 SU - *Holiday & Wishes* Stamp Set

1 SU - *From the Garden* Stamp Set

1 SU - *Celebrations* Stamp Set


VERY IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ!!!

Only US and Canadian Residents may play at this time!!! When you sign up please leave your FULL NAME or e-mail address if you don't have a blog!!! This giveaway will be short so make sure to sign up quickly!!!

I'll pick the winner on MONDAY, OCTOBER 19th in the evening and I will announce it on my blog post TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20th!!!

I WILL HAVE AN *INTERNATIONAL BLOG CANDY GIVEAWAY* ON MY BIRTHDAY, OCTOBER 20th!!!! This will include your choice of one brand spankin' new FLOURISHES SET from the October Release ...which will be going on tonight!!! Plus I will include a few other Clear Stamps!!!! So make sure you stop by again on Tuesday!!!

Have a wonderful weekend and hopefully you'll check out the OCC Challenge tomorrow!?!

Hugs
~Silke~ ************ DRAWING IS CLOSED NOW ***************

CCEE, WSC101 Merry Christmas

Happy Thursday you all!!!

We didn't get a chance to go shopping yesterday :(.......I had a sleepless night plus it was raining really hard here!!! We might head to Savannah today and do some serious shopping!!! Autumn is slowly but surely coming and my girls need some long sleeved shirts, pants and shoes....we are so used to just wearing tank-tops and flip-flops!!!

Anyway....since I couldn't sleep last night...I had time to stamp :)...I'll show you another card tomorrow.....!!!

Today I would like to share this super gorgeous *Ice Skate Stocking* image from the Impression Obsession Collection. Isn't it awesome - so fun to color!?!

The sentiment was created with this JustRite - Bonus Times New Roman Font Set. Please click on the photo to see it a bit closer!!!





















The DP is from the new BasicGrey Eskimo Kisses Collection. I added some Kraft CS and piercing around the edges.

The image was inked in Memento Black and colored with Copic Markers. At last I decorated the image and sentiment with some Silver Pearls.

I was inspired to make a *taller* card by this weeks CCEE Challenge . My card measures 4" x 6 ". The layout is from this weeks WSC101 Sketch.

ETA: Just in case you would like to see another card design with the same image...stop by Michelle's blog and check out her beautiful card.

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you'll have a wonderful day!?!


~Supply List~

Stamp Sets: Ice Skate Stocking (Impression Obsession), New Times Roman Font Set (JustRite)
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers - B34, E0000, G24, G94, N1, R85, R27, R29, V12, W00, Y35, YR01 and Colorless Blender
Cardstock: Smooth White, Kraft
Design Paper: Eskimo Kisses (BasicGrey)
Accessories: Silver Pearls, Piercing Tool & Mat Pack
Technique: Piercing, Coloring with Markers
Card Size: 4" x 6"

Mojo108 From Me to You and FS140 Casing Chris

Happy Thursday!!!

I'm gonna take my girls shopping today!!! So glad *fall break* is almost over....he,he,he!!!! I'm pooped out!!!

I did manage to do a bit more stampin' - wahooo!!! My first card is for the Mojo108 Sketch.

The *tree* Stamp is from the Patterned Pines Set. The sentiment is from the Best Yet Set.

The DP is from the Holiday Lounge Collection. For decoration I added the Kraft Taffeta Ribbon, the Designer Filigree Brad with a Circled Ice Rhinestone in the center. I also added some piercing around the edges.

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My second card is for this weeks FS140 - our very own Chris aka *glowbug* !!! She is a sweety and I'm so happy to be on the same ODBD DT with her!!! Even though I'm a few days behind....I wanted to case this beautiful card from Chris.

Here is what I've changed - layout, colors, no stitching.















I again used the awesome MTSC43 Sketch for my card. I used the same *With Deepest Sympathy* Set from Our Daily Bread Designs.

The image was inked in Memento Rich Cocoa and colored with Copic Markers. The DP is from the Delicate Dots Collection. I finished the card off with some Silver Pearls and a Brown Satin Ribbon.

~Supply List~ 1st card

Stamp Sets: Patterned Pines, Best Yet (Stampin' Up)
Ink: Sahara Sand, Bermuda Bay
Cardstock: White, Bermuda Bay
Design Paper: Holiday Lounge
Accessories: 1 1/4" and 1 3/8"Circle Punches, Kraft Taffeta Ribbon, Filigree Designer Brad, Circled Ice Rhinestone, Piercing Tool & Mat Pack, Stampin' Dimensionals
Technique: Piercing

~Supply List~ 2nd card

Stamp Set: With Deepest Sympathy (Our Daily Bread Designs)
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Copic Markers - B34, B97, G24, E47, Y35, YG91 and Colorless Blender
Cardstock: White, So Saffron
Design Paper: Delicate Dots
Accessories: Silver Pearls, Brown Satin Ribbon
Technique: Coloring with Markers

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday and MTSC43 Sketch

Happy Tuesday!!!

So glad you stopped by today...I have so much to tell you!!!

My birthday is in one week - wahoooo!!! And I'm cooking up some prizes for you!!! Hint, hint.....it will include your choice of one brand spankin' new Flourishes Set!!!

Speaking of Flourishes.....we are kicking off the new October Release today and the Friends of Flourishes are helping out by showing off 2 of the 6 gorgeous new Sets!!! All the Sets will be available this Friday!!!

The two Sets we are showing are called *Christmas Drummer* and *Music Score & Words* !!!

So.....for today's Timeless Tuesday Challenge - FTTC37 - Cindy has created this awesome Sketch for us to try!!!

Instead of it being just one sketch, though, it is a sketch four ways. The same sketch turned a quarter turn to give us four different looks. (Check out the Flourishes Blog for the different looks!!!) We like to call it a *Sketch March* in keeping with the drum and musical sets we are showcasing. So, you can decide if you want sketch option A, B, C, or D!!! You may even want to do all four!!! We would love to see which sketch you choose and what you create!!!

I chose Sketch *A* and this is my take on it......





















I thought a more *vintage* look would work perfect with this Drummer image!!!

Here is what I have done - I started out by stampin' the BG Set *Music Score & Words* first. Next I distressed the edges using a Chai Blend....and then added the DP from the Ski Slope Collection.

The Drummer image was inked in Memento Rich Cocoa and colored with Copic Markers from the Water Collection, Evergreen Collection as well as the E47 Marker. I again distressed the edges with Ink and then added the Versamark and Glassy Glaze Enamel to accomplish the *Cracked Glass* technique. And guess what...I got it right this time - wahoooo :-) !!!

At last I finished the card off with a Brown Satin Ribbon, Chocolate Kaiser Pearls and the sentiment from the BG Set *Music Score & Words*.

Please stop by the Flourishes Blog to see all the Samples and on how you can play along this week!!!

For close up inspiration please stop by - Betty, Cindy, Dee, Kimberly and Makiko's blog!!!

Want to double your chances of winning one of these new Sets??? Play along in the *A Season That Sparkles Challenge*....you can read all about it right HERE.

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Now on to Mercy's Sketch Challenge - MTSC43!!!

Just in case you didn't know Mercy was so sweet and asked me to be her *October Muse*!!! And I'm loving it :)!!! Mercy has designed this fabulous Sketch for you to try!!!

Here is my take on it........
















I combined the Sketch with this weeks C4C6 Challenge. I used the *Kind Thoughts* and *Live your Dream* Sets. The colors I used are Baja Breeze and Chocolate Chip.

The DP is from the Parisian Breeze Specialty Collection. I finished the card off by adding some smaller Silver Pearls to the butterfly, the flourished image and the sentiment.

Please don't forget to swing by Mercy's blog and her fabulous team - Pam Speidel, Cindy Haffner, Pam Varnell, Julie Lacey, Crystal Birr, Jackie Pedro, Jessica Diedrich, Shannan Teubner.

Thank you for sticking with me to the end....hope you have time to play along with us?!?

Supply List~ 1st card

Stamp Sets: Christmas Drummer, Music Score & Words (Flourishes)
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Chai Blend, Copic Markers - Water Collection, Evergreen Collection, E47 and Colorless Blender
Cardstock: Vintage Cream (PTI)
Design Paper: Ski Slope (SU)
Accessories: Chocolate Kaiser Pearls, Brown Satin Ribbon, Glassy Glaze Enamel, Heat Tool, Coluzzle Circle Template & Cutting System
Technique: Heat Embossing


~Supply List~ 2nd card

Stamp Sets: Kind Thoughts, Live your Dream (Stampin' Up)
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Baja Breeze
Cardstock: White
Design Paper: Parisian Breeze Specialty (SU)
Accessories: Silver Pearls (Michael's), Piercing Tool & Mat Pack, Small and Large Oval Punch
Technique: Piercing

Winner of JustRite Treat Boxes!!!

Howdy friends!!!

Hope you have a wonderful weekend??? I'm busy stampin' for the upcoming week...so much going on...so stay tuned!!!

I wanted to announce the winner of the *JustRite Treat Boxes* really quick...Thank you all for playing along!!!

The lucky winner is:

chercroppin said...
Great job on these Silke...they're perfect for all those yummy treats! Love that ribbon!


Congrats Cheryl!!! Be so sweet and e-mail me under silkeledlow@yahoo.com ....so I can mail you these goodies :) asap!!!

See ya soon!!!

Hugs ~Silke~

OCC Sketch, IC201 A Note of Thanks

Happy Saturday everyone!!!

It's Volleyball weekend again.....GSU played last night and we won.... wahoooo!!! There is one more game this afternoon and I can't wait to see it!!! Our girls are on *fall break* this upcoming week....we'll take it easy and I hope I get to stamp at least a little bit :) ?!?

For today's OCC Challenge Lori challenged us to use this Sketch.

I combined the Sketch with today's IC201 - TzaddiShop. What an awesome inspiring handmade jewelry shop!!! I was inspired by this awesome reversible - *Pink Puff* necklace ......I really liked these colors....!!!

As you can tell this Sketch works really great with a larger card size too. This one measures 5 1/2" x 5 1/2".



















I interpreted the colors from the necklace like this - White, Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay and Melon Mambo!!! I tried hard to incorporate some of the green as seen on the necklace, but it just didn't work for me :(

The Set I used is Kind & Caring Thoughts. The center flower was inked twice and raised up. The sentiment is from Sweet Little Sentiments Set - I inked it in Basic Black.

The DP is from the Crushed Curry Patterns Designer Series Collection. I again decorated the card with some piercing and this time I also used some Clear Gemstones. I finished the card off with the yummy Raspberry Fizz Ribbon (which matches the Melon Mambo perfectly!!!).

Please stop by the OCC blog to see all the Samples with the Sketch!!! Hope you'll have time to play along???

Enjoy your weekend and thank you so much for stopping by today!!!


~Supply List~

Stamp Sets: Kind & Caring Thoughts, Sweet Little Sentiments (Stampin' Up)
Ink: Bermuda Bay, Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo, Basic Black
Cardstock: White, Melon Mambo
Design Paper: Crushed Curry Patterns Designer Series
Accessories: Raspberry Fizz (PTI), Clear Gemstones, Piercing Tool & Mat Pack, Stampin' Dimensionals
Technique: Piercing
Card Size: 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"

JustRite Inspired!!!

Happy TGIF!!!

Oh I'm so glad it's weekend.....it's been a crazy week...again!!! So much to do so little time -KWIM!?! Our kids had early release yesterday and today....plus parent/teacher conferences!!!

I must say - I'm a proud mommy, because my girls are really great students and I don't have to worry about bad reports or them not moving academically along!!!

Anyway - I had some time to stamp yesterday and I had to ink some more of my new JustRite Stamps!!! All these Sets are available at Stamper's Dream !!!

My inspiration for this card came from two different places.....first the Sketch - JUGS1. Second CAS35 Inspiration Challenge. I chose THIS double-sided *plum/raspberry* Chenille pillow.

For this card I used the Thinking of You Borders & Ovals Set. The sentiment was created separately with the Times New Roman Bonus Set.

The flower and border image were inked twice with Memento Black and I raised the flower image up. According to the Sketch I added the second panel and scored it!!!

Thank you for stopping by today!!! Have a wonderful weekend and I hope you'll stop by for the OCCC tomorrow???


~Supply List~

Stamp Sets: Thinking of You Borders & Ovals, Times New Roman Bonus (JustRite)
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers - G24, RV19 and Colorless Blender
Cardstock: White, Rich Razzleberry
Accessories: Silver Pearls (Michael's), PP Satin Ribbon, Piercing Tool & Mat Pack, Scor-Pal, 1 1/4" & 1 3/8" Circle Punches, Bow Easy
Technique: Dry Embossing, Coloring with Markers

JustRite Trick or Treat......I'll Treat!!!

Happy Thursday you all!!!

Here is a cute little JustRite project I've done over the weekend!!! I made some *Trick or Treat* bags with the Favorite Occasions Border & Centers. You can shop for this JustRite product and many more at Stamper's Dreams!!!

The pumpkin image was inked in Memento Black and colored with Copic Markers. For decoration I added some Black & White Checker Ribbon and Buttons.

Click on the photos to see them up close :)

Here is the *combo* look with all three bags........

I filled this bags with some yummy Jelly Beans :)

Hope you like this fun little project??? *****DRAWING IS DONE******

Want to win these three yummy bags??? Plus I'll add some extra bags for you to create your own *treat bags*!!! Leave me a comment and I'll choose a winner this upcoming Sunday afternoon!!!

Stay tuned over the next few weeks...im gearing up for some more *Holiday projects*!!!

Have a good one and thank you for stopping by!!!

~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Favorite Occassions Borders & Centers (JustRite Stampers)

Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers - E0000, Y38, YR04, YR07 & Colorless Blender

Cardstock: White, Black

Design Paper: Gostly Greetings (SU)

Accessories: Black & White Check Ribbon, Buttons, Scalloped Edge Punch, 1 3/8" Circle Punch, Cellophane Bags, yummy Jelly Beans, Sizzix Bag with Scallops BigZ XL Die

Technique: Coloring with Markers

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KELLEY!!!

Good morning and happy Wednesday everyone!!!

Today is Kelley Holland's (owner of Our Daily Bread Designs) BIRTHDAY!!!

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY - KELLEY!!! I hope you will have an extra special day!!! May all your dreams & wishes come true !!! Hugs ~S~

Of course I couldn't resist and made Kelley a *Happy Birthday* card!!!
















This awesome flower image is from the ODBD Happy Birthday Set!!! The wonderful layout is from this weeks Mojo107 Sketch.

The image itself was inked with Memento Black and colored with several Copic Markers!!! The butterflies were cut out and raised with Stampin' Dimensionals. At last I decorated the card with some Silver Pearls plus I added some Dazzling Diamond Glitter on top of the flowers.

Hope you have time to swing by Kelley's blog to wish her a *Happy Birthday* too!!!

Thank you so much for stopping by and I wish you all a wonderful day!!!


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Happy Birthday (Our Daily Bread Designs)
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers - B97, G24, R27, R29, R85, V15, V17, Y35, Y38 and Colorless Blender
Cardstock: White, Enchanted Evening (PTI)
Design Paper: Real Red Patterns Pack Hostess Collection (SU)
Accessories: Silver Pearls (Michael's), Scor-Pal, Stampin' Dimensionals, Circle Spellbinder Die, DD Glitter
Technique: Coloring with Markers, Scoring

ODBD Blog Post - My turn!!!

Hello again!!!

Today is my turn for the ODBD blog post and I decided to make a *Sympathy* card with the beautiful new released *With Heartfelt Sympathy* Set.

I know we all struggle on what to say during these very difficult times when a loved one, friend, family member or neigbor has passed. I personally never know the right words to say......and lately we had to say goodbye to a few friends :(..... Now I don't have to figure out what to say anymore - because Kelley released these 3 beautiful Sympathy Sets. Now I can tell the mourning family that I care and think of them!!!

With this card I decided to keep my focal point on the image and sentiment. I added some *Faux Stitching* and *Scoring*. The edges of the Bible Verse were distressed.

The colors I used are - Kiwi Kiss, Tangerine Tango and Chocolate Chip. The Design Paper is from the Frosty Day Collection .

Thank you for stopping by again!!! Have a wonderful day!!!

ETA: I totally forgot to mention that the *Faux Stitching* was inspired by this weeks Crazy 4 Challenges - C4C5!!! Sorry!!!

~Supply List~

Stamp Set: With Heartfelt Sympathy (Our Daily Bread Designs)
Ink: Chocolate Chip
Cardstock: White, Tangerine Tango, Kiwi Kiss
Design Paper: Frosty Day
Accessories: Silver Pearls (Michael's), Piercing Tool & Mat Pack , Chocolate Chip Marker, Scor-Pal, Distressing Tool
Technique: Faux Stitching, Scoring and Edge Distressing

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday and MTSC42 Season Greetings

Happy Tuesday everyone!!!

Oh what a fun day this is.... lots to tell you and show you :)
First it is time for a new Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge -FTTC36!!!

Today we are welcoming Makiko Jones as our Guest Designer for the next three month!!! She is also our challenge host today!!! As you all know October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Maki is challenging us to make a card or project for a woman in our life and to use *PINK as the main color*!!!

There are no limitations on the theme..... so whether you want to make a *Happy Birthday*, *Thinking of You*, or *Congratulations* card, just remember it is for the girls and to *think pink*!!! We look forward to seeing what you create!!!





















I used the awesome new Think Pink - Fight like a Girl Set.

I inked the shirt image in Memento Black and colored it with the Hollyhock Copic Marker Collection. The layout is from this weeks SFYTT Sketch.

I also used some DP from the Melon Mambo Patterns Collection, Black Gemstones , a Pink Button and some Gingham Ribbon.

Please stop by Betty, Cindy, Dee, Kimberly and Maki's blog to see their close up on the challenge!!!

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Now - I'm soooooo excited to announce that I'm Mercy Kerin's aka *Lord Have Mercy* new October Guest Muse - wahooooo!!! Doesn't this sound fun???

I really enjoy Mercy's Sketches and I'm sooooooo thrilled that she asked me to join her fabulous team this month!!! Here is this weeks MTSC42 Sketch.


This is my take on it......
















For this card I used some Stampin' Up products. The trees are from the Patterned Pines Set and the sentiment is from the Four the Holidays Set. The DP is from the Merry Moments Collection.

I inked the trees in the matching DP colors - Old Olive and Garden Green. I raised the center tree up. To finish the card off I added a Filigree Designer Brad and some Silver Pearls.

I hope you have time to play along????

Please stop by Mercy's blog to see her card and the rest of the Muses - Pam Speidel, Cindy Haffner, Pam Varnell, Julie Lacey, Crystal Birr, Jackie Pedro, Jessica Diedrich, Shannan Teubner.

Thank you so much for stopping by today!!! I'll be back later with another post!!! Hope you'll swing by again???


~Supply List~ 1st card

Stamp Set: Think Pink - Fight like a Girl (Flourishes)
Ink: Memento Black, Hollyhock Copic Collection
Cardstock: White
Design Paper: Melon Mambo
Accessories: Black Gemstones, Gingham Ribbon, Pink Button
Technique: Coloring with Markers


~Sypply List~ 2nd card

Stamp Set: Patterned Pines & Four the Holidays (Stampin' Up)
Ink: Old Olive, Garden Green, Basic Black
Cardstock: White
Design Paper: Merry Moments
Accessories: Silver Pearls (Michael's), Filigree Brad, Stampin' Dimensionals

FS139 Sure do miss ya!!!

Happy Sunday!!!

I hope you all had fun stampin' for the World Card Making Day??? I sure did!!! I was all over the place and couldn't decide what to do - LOL - so I limited myself to a few Sketches and played along over on SCS.

My card is for this weeks FS139 - Lois aka *Clownmom*!!! Lois is a fabulous stamper and I got to know her a bit as she follows the Flourishes Challenges :)!!! Check out her fantastic gallery right here!!! I chose this purple-licious beauty and turned it into a *fall* card!!!

Here are the changes I made - no wax-paper technique, color, size and stamp set.




















For this card I used the gorgeous newly released Shades of Autumn Set from Innovative Stamp Creations. The layout is also from the ISC909 Sketch and it matches Lois's layout too!!!

The DP is from the beautiful Indian Summer Collection. I inked the leave branch with the Pumpkin Patch Spectrum Pad. The sentiment is from the same ISC Stamp Set and I inked it Old Olive.

To dress the card up a bit more I added the 5/8" Chocolate Chip Ribbon, the Chocolate Kaiser Pearls and I pierced below the sentiment.

Thank you for stopping by and I wish you a wonderful Sunday!!!


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Shades of Autumn (Innovative Stamp Creations)
Ink: Spectrum Pumpkin Patch (close version)
Cardstock: White
Design Paper: Indian Summer (BasicGrey)
Accessories: Chocolate Kaiser Pearls, Chocolate Chip Ribbon, Piercing Tool and Mat Pack
Technique: Piercing
Card Size: 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"

World Card Making Day, OCC Inspiration Challenge and my new handmade Jewelry!!!

Happy WORLD CARD MAKING DAY!!!

I think this my first year I actually get to participate in this fun event - wahoooooo!!! If you have a chance swing by the Paper Craft Blog Tour and see who else is celebrating this day!!!

I combined my WCMD card with the IC200 over on SCS. I took my inspiration from this Organic Cotton Bag. I thought the Gifts of the Earth Set from Stampin' Up would work really good with this inspiration piece. The awesome layout I'm using is from Mercy's - MTSC41 Sketch. Please click on the card to see it bigger...for some reason this size photo doesn't come up bigger on my screen!?!

The image was inked in Memento Basic Black and colored with Copic Markers.

My card base is Kraft CS and I added some Spring Rain Bitty Box Basic DP in the background. Next I added some Scalloped Laced Ribbon and a panel of embossed Chocolate Chip CS. Right below I adhered the punched out Eyelet Border.

To finish it off I embellished the card with a matching Satin Ribbon and a Wooden Vintage Button.

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My next card is for today's OCC Inspiration Challenge. This month Lori is hosting all the Challenges and she is challenging us to use these *Duval journals* as our inspiration pieces!!!


I was immediately drawn to the right journal as it reminded me of this beautiful Grow in Grace Set from Our Daily Bread Designs. My color choice was drawn from the first journal. For the layout I used this weeks Mojo106 Sketch.

The Design Paper is from the Haiku Collection. The image was inked in Memento Rich Cocoa and colored with Copic Markers.

For decoration I added some Silver Pearls, a Jumbo Silver Eyelet and the yummy Satin Chocolate Ribbon.

For all the samples please stop by the OCC Blog. Hopefully we have inspired you to play along today?!?!

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One more thingy......they Pottery Shop finally called me yesterday to pick up my handmade jewelry I made last weekend - wahooooo!!!

So what do you think??? The inside was a specialty glass and we added a clear glass on top...after it's melted all together......this is the ultimate outcome!!!

The photo doesn't do this Set any justice....it was really hard to take pictures, because they jewelry is so shiny :). I'm definitely have to go back and create some more...this entire Set cost me only $18.90...not bad - huh?!?


Thank you so much for stopping by today!!! I hope you have a wonderful weekend and happy stampin'!!!

BTW - my sweet DD Rebecca created a card for today's WCMD too....if you like swing by her blog and tell her what you think of her card.....!!!


~Supply List~ 1st card

Stamp Set: Gifts of the Earth (Stampin' Up)
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers - YR07, YR09, G24, G94 and Colorless Blender
Cardstock: Kraft, White (Papertrey Ink)
Design Paper: Spring Rain Bitty Box Basics (Papertrey Ink)
Accessories: Wooden Vintage Button (PTI), Satin Ribbon (Walmart), Scor-it, Scalloped Laced Ribbon (Hobby Lobby)
Technique: Scoring, Coloring with Marker
Card Size: 3 1/2" x 6 1/2"


~Supply List~ 2nd card

Stamp Set: Grow in Grace (Our Daily Bread Designs)
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Copic Markers - B97, E47, G94,R08, R27, R29, Y35, Y38, YG91, YR04 and Colorless Blender
Cardstock: White, Chocolate Chip
Design Paper: Haiku (Stampin' Up)
Accessories: Silver Pearls (Michael's), Jumbo Silver Eyelet (Hobby Lobby), Satin Ribbon (SU), Designer Label Punch (SU)
Technique: Coloring with Markers
Card Size: 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"

ODBD BLOG HOP featuring the new October Sets!!!

Happy October 1st!!!

Oh - how I love this month.....it's my birth month!!! Okay - I'm a little bias...he,he,he!!! There will be sooooo much stuff fun going on this month....so stay tuned :)!!!

But first I would like to share some cards from the new Our Daily Bread Design Release today!!! The DT is holding a BLOG HOP in order to show off the newest October Sets!!!

Just in case you started at my blog first....please go back and start at the ODBD Blog.....and if you are coming from Betty's blog then you are right on track!!!

My first card was created with the beautiful *With Deepest Sympathy* Set.
















I used the layout from this past Saturday's SFYTT Sketch. I flipped it to fit the new image.

The image itself was inked in Memento Black and colored with Copic Markers. I decorated the card with Large Copper Brads, a Jumbo Copper Eyelet and a Chocolate Chip Twill Ribbon.

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Next is a card was created with the new *With Heartfelt Sympathy* Set.




















I used the *monochromatic* look from the OCCC this past weekend.

The colors are White and Soft Suede. I again added some Copper Hardware.

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My last card is a CAS style........I used the new *Praying for You* Set.




















As you can tell I only used White CS. The Bible Verse was inked in Basic Black and I raised it up with some Stampin' Dimensionals.

I embossed the layered White CS with the Vine Label Folder from QuicKutz and added the Silver Pearls.

So what do you think aren't these some beautiful new Sets???

Of course you will have a chance to win SOME PRIZES by participating in the BLOG HOP!!! Leave a comment on all the DT Members cards and then go back to the ODBD Blog and let us know what you think!!!

Now you have a chance to hop on over to these awesome ladies - Grace, Sandee, Dawn and Connie !!!

Thanks for stopping by and have fun hopping!!! I'm off to an Art Convention down in Savannah with my friend Penny!!! Hugs ~S~

ODBD Sneak Peek

Happy Wednesday everyone!!!

Here is a quick card I made for Saturdays C4C4 Sketch.




















I used the new *With Heartfelt Sympathy* Set from Our Daily Bread Designs. This Set will be released this upcoming Thursday, October 1st.

The entire ODBD Design Team will do a *BLOG HOP* starting tomorrow and you have the chance to win some Set's just by participating!!!

Hope you will join us tomorrow?!?


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: With Heartfelt Sympathy (Our Daily Bread Designs)
Ink: Soft Suede
Carstock: White, Soft Suede
Design Paper: Christmas Cocoa Specialty
Accessories: Copper Brads (Making Memories), Piercing Tool & Mat Pack
Technique: Piercing

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday

Happy Tuesday guys!!!

Hope you had a wonderful weekend??? We did something fun on Saturday...the girls were invited to a birthday party at a *Pottery Store*. While they crafted their little pottery items...I had a chance to make/design my own *Jewelry* out of specialty glass and clear glass - I designed a ring and some earrings!!! Oh - I can't wait to share it with you this week....I should be able to pick my new creations up on Wednesday - wahooooo!!!

Other than that I was working on some cards......and of course I'm ready to show off my card for the Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge -FTTC35 today!!!

Since it's the last Tuesday of the month we have a Guest Designer for you. Please welcome Francie Gumprecht (aka *Francie G* on SCS)!!! Welcome Francie and thank you for hosting todays FTTC!!!

Francie is challenging us to *Extend our creations outside the frame*. Whether your want to make a dimensional piece or use subtle cut lines, the look is to go beyond the frame you choose for your card. We can't wait to see what you create!?!?

Here is my take on it.....




















I used the yummy Strawberries Set.

The image was colored with Copic Marker and Prisma Markers. After coloring I added some Royal Red & Olive Green Shimmerz to the leaves and strawberries.

The frame was created with the Bigz Top Note and the Largest Oval Spellbinder Die. I raised some of the leaves and flowers up with Stampin' Dimensionals to create the *outside of the frame* look.

At last I decorated the card with some Silver Pearls and the Red Gingham Ribbon. The sentiment was inked in Basic Black and I pierced right below it.

Hope we have inspired you to play along?!?

Please stop by Betty, Cindy, Dee and Kimberly's blog for close ups on their cards!!!


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Strawberries (Flourishes)
Ink: Memento Ink, Basic Black
Cardstock: White, Real Red
Design Paper: Summer Picnic
Accessories: Silver Pearls, Piercing Tool and Mat Pack, Bigz Top Note Die, Oval Spellbinder Die, Stampin' Dimensionals, Gingham Ribbon, Royal Red & Olive Green Shimmerz
Technique: Create a Frame, Coloring with Markers

FS138 Let us Begin

Happy Sunday everyone!!!

Here is a quick card I made before heading to bed.....it's for our FS138 *NancyRuth*!!!

You probably all know he already...she has definitely been around for a long time and I'm so happy she was chosen this weekend!!! Congratulations Nancy!!!

Nancy's gallery is like a treasure box - lots of awesome eye candy!!! I had a hard time deciding which one to case, but since it's late and I had a long day...I figured I'd do something more simple!!!

I found this beauty and turned it into this card.......




















I changed the sentiment, the colors and the size.

The Stamp Set is called Let us Begin from Our Daily Bread Designs. The Design Paper is from the Raspberry Tart Collection and I added some Pink Pirouette CS as well. The card measures 5 1/2" x 5 1/2".

Hope you like it???

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!!!


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Let us Begin (ODBD)
Ink: Basic Black
Cardstock: White, Pink Pirouette
Design Paper: Raspberry Tart
Accessories: Silver Pearls, Corner Punch, Pink Satin Ribbon
Card Size: 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"

OCC Here for You, IC199 Happy Birthday

Happy Saturday everyone!!!

Hope you all have time to stamp along with us??? Dana has challenged us to another fun OCC Challenge!!! It's all about *Monochromatic* color choices!!!

You know what...sometime I can pull it off just like that and then sometimes I have to think realy, really hard about it.....?!? My card today took me forever...I changed colors, layout etc around at least 10 times !!!

But then I came across the Christmas Cocoa Specialty DP.....which one of the DP sheets matches the Friends 24/7 Set and than I was saved - wahooooo!!!




















Please stop by the OCC Blog and check out all the samples. I hope we have inspired you to play along???

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This card is my submission for the IC199 - The Pajama Squid. I used this fun little hairclip as my inspiration piece!!! I wasn't to crazy about the colors...so I took my color inspiration from this cute little hairclip. What can I say...we love *pink* around here - he,he,he!!!

I continued with the OCC *monochromatic* theme and stayed with the *pink colors*.



















The butterfly is from the SU Stamp Set Great Friend. The sentiment is from the A Little Birthday Cheer.

I used the Pink Pirouette, Pretty in Pink, Melon Mambo and Rich Razzleberry colors.

The layout is from the VLVSep04 Sketch...which I'm super late for and I did it without the twist!!! Plus I changed the size to 4 1/4" x 4 1/4".

At last I added some piercing, the Silver Pearls and the Pretty in Pink Ribbon.

Thank you so much for stopping by today!!! Enjoy wonderful weekend!!!


~Supply List~ 1st card

Stamp Set: Friends 24/7 (Stampin' Up)
Ink: Real Red
Cardstock: White
Design Paper: Christmas Cocoa Specialty
Accessories: Red Satin Ribbon, Silver Pearls, Rectangle and Scalloped Spellbinder Dies, Scor-it
Technique: Scoring


~Supply List~ 2nd card

Stamp Set: Great Friend, A Little Birthday Cheer (Stampin' Up)
Ink: Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry
Carstock: White, Pink Pirouette
Design Paper: Walk in the Park
Accessories: Piercing Tool & Mat Pack, Pretty in Pink Ribbon, Silver Pearls
Technique: Piercing
Card Size: 4 1/4" x 4 1/4"

My first PTI Blog Hop

Hey again!!!

I'm so thrilled to participate in my first Papertrey Ink Blog Hop!!!


This months challenge was to reuse, repurpose or recycle packaging from your Papertrey Package. Unfortunately I didn't get to order anything this month :( , so I didn't have the *big* box anymore.....but I kept some of the *corrugated cardboard* (which is wrapped around the ends of the cardstock) from last months order :)!!! I always loved the look of them and I have done a few projects in the past using them!!!

Anyway - I finally had a chance to ink up my gorgeous Autumn Abundance Set. I created a card and a *candy bar slider* for today's Blog Hop.

First is the card....... (please click on the photos to see the images larger)























Here is my *candy bar slider*.......

Here is the *combo* look.......

I used this wonderful Sketch my sweet blogging friend Charlene hosted a little while back.

Since I used the corrugated cardboard I thought I'd continue the look on my White CS and I embossed the it with a few rows on each side.

The main image was inked in Memento Black Ink and colored with Copic Markers. I used Circle Spellbinder Dies to punch it out.

For the smaller circles on my card I used the awesome Plum Pudding from the Bitty Box Patterned Paper. At last I added the Ribbon and the Silver Pearls.

The *candy bar slider* was really quick and easy to make.....I took my 8" DP square (it will give you two sliders if you cut the paper in half after it's done!!!) and scored it at 2", 1", 2", 1" and another 1/2". Trim the rest of the DP off and adhere it together. Cut at desired length - voila!!!

I decorated the slider with more corrugated cardboard, the Plum Pudding Saddle Stitched Ribbon, the extra little fuzzy Ribbon I had leftover. At last I added the little tag I made with it using the same PTI Set. Oh yeah - I filled it with some yummy Dove Chocolate Bar :) !!!

Hope you like this idea???

Thank you so much for hopping by.....I can't wait to see what everyone else created!?!


~Supply List~ for card and candy slider

Stamp Set: Autumn Abundance (Papertrey Ink)
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers - G24, G94, V15, YR07 and Colorless Blender
Cardstock: White (PTI)
Design Paper: Bitty Box Patterned Collection (PTI)
Accessories: Fussy Ribbon (unknown), Perfect Plum Saddle Stitched Ribbon, Silver Pearls (Michael's), Scor-it, Tag Punch (Marvy Uchida)
Technique: Embossing, Coloring with Marker

SD Banner of Joy and FTL60

Happy TGIF you all!!!

Oh my new flooring is beautiful and it makes the room look so much bigger!!! It was worth all the action that comes along with this transitions- LOL!!!

Well, I told you yesterday that some of my stampin' didn't turn out as planned...I redid some of the projects and here is what I created.

Both cards are from the same Penny Black - Banner of Joy Set that is available at Stamper's Dreams.

For the first card I used the FTL60 Sketch. As you can tell I turned it into a bigger square sized card - it measures 5 1/2" x 5 1/2.




















The Christmas ornament was inked in Versamark and embossed with Black Embossing Powder. Pretty straight forward take on the Sketch!!!!

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Next is the card that gave me a headache - LOL!!!

Okay - here is what I was trying to do....I thought I'd go ahead and do the *Cracked Glass* technique....as I was adding the Versamark and the Embossing Powder several times in a row....I tried to *crack it * and it just wouldn't.......I was sooooo mad!!! After I gave up I decided it was time for me to clean up and head to bed. Well, as I was cleaning I looked at the EP Container and discovered that I was using the wrong Embossing Powder - duh - no wonder it would crack - LOL!!! I used Clear EP instead of the Glassy Glaze Enamel...I guess I wasn't thinking straight - LOL!!!

So I was cutting my loses and decided to make it a more *vintage* looking card!!!




















The Design Paper is from the Ski Slope Collection. I stamped the *angel* first with Tuxedo Memento Black Ink.

Next I colored it with several different Copic Markers. Then I added the Versamark & the Crystal Clear (wrong EP - he,he,he) and repeated this step several times. After the image cooled off I bended it a few times and tried to achieve the *vintage* look.

Next I distressed the edges of the DP and the card base using this Antique Linen Ink Pad.

At last I added the sentiment using Memento Black Ink, the Antique Brass Jumbo Eyelets with the Red Rhinestone Brads inside.

Hope you like the cards???

Be sure to stop by later in the evening as I'm showing off another project for a Blog Hop :) !!!

Have a great day and hope to see you later!?!?


~Supply List~ 1st card

Stamp Set: Banner of Joy (Penny Black)
Ink: Versamark
Cardstock: White, Real Red
Accessories: Black Gingham Ribbon and Silver Pearls (Michael's), Corner Rounder Punch, Black Embossing Powder, Scor-it, Silver Cord
Technique: Heat Embossing and Scoring


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Banner of Joy (Penny Black)
Ink: Memento Black, Versamark, Antique Linen, Copic Markers
Cardstock: Vintage Cream (PTI)
Design Paper: Ski Slope
Accessories: Clear EP, Antique Brass Jumbo Eyelets, Red Rhinestone Brads, Classic Rectangle Spellbinder Die
Technique: Heat Embossing, Distressing with Ink

MTSC40, CC237 Live Your Dream and SC241 Thinking of You

Happy Thursday you all!!!

My goodness this week is flying by....I hardly had any time to stamp. Plus everything I touched today - stampin' wise - was a disaster...I think my mind was somewhere else!!!

Well - actually - we are ripping our carpet out and replacing it with Laminate flooring. We already have it in our Foyer, Formal Dining Room and I have no idea why we did do the Living Room as well??? Anyway - the Flooring Company is coming today and is starting the process....so yesterday and the day before yesterday I was cleaning my house...rearranging....and laundry (which is a never ending story around here).

Anyway -I thought I'd better go ahead and post some cards for ya!!!





















The first card is for Mercy's Tuesday's Sketch - MTSC 40. It was also my submission for the CC237 - using Crushed Curry, Basic Black and Rich Razzleberry.

I was using the SU Set - Live Your Dream. The flowers were colored with the SU Markers - Basic Black, Rich Razzleberry and Crushed Curry.

As soon as I was done coloring I *misted* the image with my Misting Bottle and stamped it straight onto my White CS.

The DP is from the Rich Razzleberry Patterns Collection. To decorate the card I added the Polka-Dot CC Ribbon and of course my favorite Silver Pearls.

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Next I would like to share a card I did a while back for the SC241. Not sure why I have never posted it here ......?!?

I really like how it shows off some of the new SU In-Colors.





















The Set I used is from the Hostess Level II - Kind & Caring Thoughts.

I inked these flowers in Rose Red, Bermuda Bay and Soft Suede. The sentiment was inked in Basic Black.

The DP is from the Thoroughly Modern Collection and I added a panel of Bermuda Bay CS.

At last I added the Polka-Dot Soft Suede Ribbon and the Silver Pearls :)

I totally forgot to tell you all that this was my last month on the *There She Goes* Design Team. So this will definitely free up my schedule to use more of my SU stash.....which I have been neglecting for awhile :(....

If you have time swing by the TSG Blog and check out the new Design Team Jessica has announced....she also has a great sale going on!!! Plus the October Sneak Peeks are going on!!!

Have a wonderful day and I hope I get to stamp today :) !?!


~Supply List~ 1st card

Stamp Set: Live Your Dream
Ink: SU Markers - Basic Black, Rich Razzelberry and Crushed Curry
Cardstock: White
Design Paper: Rich Razzleberry Patterns
Accessories: Crushed Curry Ribbon and Silver Pearls
Technique: Misting with Markers


~Supply List~ 2nd card

Stamp Set: Kind & Caring Thoughts
Ink: Rose Red, Bermuda Bay, Soft Suede, Basic Black
Cardstock: White, Bermuda Bay
Design Paper: Thoroughly Modern
Accessories: Bermuda Bay Ribbon and Silver Pearls

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday, SSCC5 Branch Out

Happy Tuesday everyone!!!

Oh - I'm so excited, because it's my turn to host the Flourishes Timeless Tuesday - FTTC34 today - wahoooooo!!!

I'm challenging you to add some *Misting* to your card/project!!!

There is a wonderful variety to achieve different misting looks.....here are some ideas - you ink the stamp, mist with water, then stamp. You can decide if you want your stamp mist image to be the background, focal image, accent element, or all three. We would love to see what you create!!!

Here are two links to SCS tutorials - Misting with Markers and Misting with Alcohol Markers - just in case you like to run with these ideas.....!?!

For my card I used the *Misting with Markers* technique as this is one of my favorite stampin' techniques :)!!! Need to get inspired...check out these cards and this post.

My card layout is from the C4C3 Sketch.





















First I added the panel of Melon Mambo DP to my card base. I decided to add a couple scored lines to my card base as well.

Next I colored straight onto the Spring Ephemerals image using the Melon Mambo and Old Olive Markers. Then I used my little Misting Bottle and sprayed some water over the image and stamped it straight onto my White CS - voila !!!

Quick tip...you can convert your old Stamp Cleaning Bottles into a Misting Sprayer!!!!

I hope you will try this technique and play along with us?!? I can't wait to stop by and see your creations!!!

Don't forget to stop by Betty, Cindy and Kimberly's blog for their take on this challenge!!!

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I was in a stampin' mood and created a second card for you!!! This one is for the Stampin' Sisters in Christ Challenge - SSCC5. The Challenge is to make a *Fall Color* card/project!!!

I used the same layout from the C4C3 Sketch, but this time I made it an all SUO card!!!





















These are the SU Sets I used - *Branch Out* ,*Classic Stripes* BG and *Sweet Little Sentiments*.

The colors are - Whisper White, Really Rust.

The tree and the little add ons were inked in Chocolate Chip. The leaves were inked with the retired Stampin' Pad Spectrum - Pumpkin Patch. The Really Rust CS panel was stamped in the same color.

At the end I added the Polka Dot Dusty Durango Ribbon as it matches the Really Rust color perfectly!!!

Oh yeahhh - did you see the tiny little Silver Pearl...??? Well - I couldn't help myself - *wink*!!!

Thank you so much for stopping by today....have a great day!!!


~Supply List~ 1st card

Stamp Set: Spring Ephemerals (Flourishes)
Ink: Melon Mambo & Old Olive Markers (SU)
Cardstock: White
Design Paper: Melon Mambo Collection (SU)
Accessories: Silver Pearls (Michael's), New Leaf Saddle Stitch Ribbon (PTI)
Technique: Misting with Markers


~Supply List~ 2nd card

Stamp Set: Branch Out, Classic Stripes, Sweet Little Sentiments (all items are Stampin' Up unless otherwise mentioned)
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Really Rust, Stampin' Pad Spectrum - Pumpkin Patch
Cardstock: Whisper White, Really Rust
Accessories: Silver Pearls (Michael's), Scor-it, Piercing Tool and Mat Pack
Technique: Scoring and Piercing

FS137 Friendship

Happy Sunday you all!!!

I made this card for todays FS137 - Heather aka *tankgrl*. Heather has a fabulous gallery and if you haven't been there..you can check it out right HERE.

I chose this beautiful card from her gallery!!!

Here are the few changes I made - different Design Paper, layout, colors, Stamp Set.



















I used the beautiful Friendship Set from Our Daily Bread Designs.

The layout is from this past SC246. The Design Paper is from the BasicGrey - Wisteria Collection.

The colors I used to compliment the DP are - Baja Breeze and Rich Razzleberry.

Of couse I had to embellish the card with some piercing and my favorite Silver Pearls....hope you are not getting tired of them??? What can I say.....I'm addicted - help!!!

Thank you for stopping by today enjoy your Sunday!!!


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Friendship (Our Daily Bread Designs)
Ink: Rich Razzleberry
Cardstock: White, Baja Breeze
Design Paper: Wisteria (BasicGrey)
Accessories: Silver Pearls (Michael's), Piercing Tool and Mat Pack
Technique: Piercing
Card Size: 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"

OCC - A Yummy Color Challenge!!!

Happy Saturday everyone!!!

So what do you have going on this weekend.....anything fun???

Well - I have to do some serious cleaning.....out with the old and rearrange the new stuff :)!!!
My girls want to have a *Garage Sale*......this would be our first and they are so excited!!!

Any good tips you can give me??? E-mail me under silkeledlow@yahoo.com

Anyway - I know you are not here to listen to my rambling - so let's get started with the OCC Challenge!!!

Dana came up with this yummy Color Challenge.....


As soon as I saw these colors and the inspiration photo I had to go and grab my Cupcake Mix & Match Set from There She Goes. It's just tooooo yummy-licious!!! Did I ever mention my sweet friend Nina Brackett designed this Set???

So here is my take on the CC.......




















Can you believe I made this a 5- layered card....??? I can't - LOL!!!
I used the awesome layout from the C4C2 Sketch last week.

The colors are - White, Chocolate Chip, Melon Mambo, Pretty in Pink.

Don't forget to swing by the OCC Blog to check out all the Samples!!!

Have a great weekend!!!


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Cupcake Mix & Match (There She Goes)
Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Copic Markers - G24, RV00, R85 and Colorless Blender
Cardstock: White, Melon Mambo, Chocolate Chip, Pretty in Pink
Accessories: Cuttlebug - Fancy Corners EF, Silver Pearls, Piercing Tool & Mat Pack
Technique: Coloring with Markers, Piercing
Card Size: 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"

Verve Release Challenge!!!

Happy TGIF everyone!!!

Are you all ready for the Verve Release tonight???? The fabulous VV divas are featuring some Challenges over on the SCS forum....check out the Master Thread right HERE.

I decided to participate in my buddy Michelle Woerner's SEP09 - Color Challenge!!!

I actually used the colors Summer Sunrise (PTI), Vintage Cream (PTI), Chocolate Chip and Wild Wasabi.

For the layout I chose an older Mojo95 Sketch.

Of course I wanted to use my VV Stamp Set - Budding Blossoms from last months release. For the sentiment I used the little *Thank You* Stamp Julee sends you along with your purchase!!!

Oh did you see.... I was one of the seven winners from this past Mojo103 Sketch - wahoooo??? I get to chose a VV Stamp Set and I can't wait to see all the new Stamp Set's that Verve will release tonight!!! Hope you'll have time to stop by too???

Well - this is it for me today...hope you'll stop by for tomorrow's OCC Challenges :) ???

Have a great day!!!

~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Budding Blossoms, Ink: Memento Rich Cocoa, Copic Marker - Y38 and Colorless Blender Cardstock: Vintage Cream, Summer Sunrise (Papertrey Ink), Wild Wasabi, Design Paper: Bella Rose, Accessories: QuickKutz Diamond and Dots Embossing Folder, Gold Pearls, Summer Sunrise Satin Ribbon, Oval Punch, MS Butterfly Punch, Piercing Tool & Mat Pack, Technique: Embossing with Cuttlebug, Piercing

SSCC4, Snowflake in Bloom

Happy Wednesday everyone!!!

Lately I'm in the mood to create Christmas cards....and maybe - just maybe - I can get them all done this year - LOL!!!

I really like this super gorgeous Snowflake in Bloom Stamp from Holly Berry House.

I made two different cards with this Stamp........

















The snowflake was inked in Versamark and embossed it with Copper Embossing Powder. I repeated the step twice and cut out the second snowflake. As you can tell I trimmed it down and left a centerpiece.....which I raised up and added a Chocolate Pearl on top.

On this card I used the retired Wintergreen DP Collection. I matched it up with some Satin Ribbon.

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Here is another approach.......



















I used the beautiful SSCC4 Sketch for this card.

Again I inked the snowflake in Versamark and embossed it with the Copper Embossing Powder twice. Both images were cut out and raised with Stampin' Dimensionals.

The DP is from the Christmas Cocoa Collection. I added a matching Brown Ribbon and at last I decorated the card with the Chocolate Pearls.

Have a wonderful day!!!


~Supply List ~ 1st card

Stamp Set: Snowflake in Bloom (Holly Berry House)
Ink: Versamark
Cardstock: White
Design Paper: Wintergreen
Accessories: Chocolate Pearls, Copper EP, Satin Ribbon (PTI), Stampin' Dimensionals
Technique: Heat Embossing
Card Size: 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"


~Supply List~ 2nd card

Stamp Set: Snowflake in Bloom (Holly Berry House)
Ink: Versamark
Cardstock: White
Design Paper: Christmas Cocoa
Accessories: Chocolate Pearls, Copper EP, MS Brown Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals
Technique: Heat Embossing
Card Size: 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday!!!

Happy Tuesday everyone!!!

If you're here for the Blog Hop please go down one post -thank you!!!

Well it's another day and another fun Flourishes Timeless Tuesday Challenge!!!

Today is Betty's turn to host the FTTC33 and she wants us to *Mix it Up*!!! We are using stamps, dp, textures, or a combination of all three to mix different patterns. You can blend subtle patterns for a conservative look or go all out with bold and daring patterns for an extreme look. The choice is yours!!! We would love to see what you create!!!

Well, I must admit I'm *Design Paper challenged* - LOL!!! I love DP and own lots of it, but when it comes to adding them together...oh my I'm in trouble - LOL!!!

With that said....I tried really hard to come up with a card....and the wonderful WSC97 Sketch helped me along the way.......



















I couldn't help myself but to use the gorgeous new Seasonal Wreaths Set that was released this past Friday!!! Just in case you missed the Flourishes release....check out the post right here !!!

The two different Design Papers are from the Christmas Cocoa and Bella Rose Collection.

To dress my card up I added the small Silver Pearls, Riding Hood Red Taffeta Ribbon, Styled Silver Hardware and Royal Red Shimmerz. Plus I added some Faux Stitching around the edges.

So what do you think..should I add some more DP on my future cards :)???

Make sure to swing by Betty, Cindy and Dee's blog to see their cards close up too!!!

Have a wonderful day!!!


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Seasonal Wreaths (Flourishes)
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers - R27, R29, G24, E47 and Colorless Blender
Cardstock: White
Design Paper: Christmas Cocoa & Bella Rose Collection
Accessories: Silver Pearls, Piercing Tool & Mat Pack, Styled Silver Hardware, Taffeta Ribbon, Royal Red Shimmerz, Scalloped Circle and Circle Spellbinder Dies
Technique: Piering, Faux Stitching
Card Size: 5" x 5"

Gina K's Blog Hop !!!

Happy Monday evening!!!

My friend Nina Brackett was so sweet and invited me to participate in tonight's *Gina K's Blog Hop*. Thank you Nina....I'm so happy you asked - wouldn't want to miss it :) !!!

The focus is on the Elegant Verse Set that Nina recently released over at the Gina K Design store. This Set works perfectly with the fabulous Elegant Post Set that Nina released last month!!!





















For this card I combined both of Nina's Sets!!!

I started out by scoring the top part of my card base. Next I stamped the Elegant Post image on the White CS and colored it with the Copic Markers.

Once I was done...I started tearing around the edges. I matched the Kraft CS below and adhered them together.

Next I added the punched out DP panel with the Satin Ribbon. At last I added the wonderful Verse and decorated the card with Silver Pearls - voila!!!

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Of course I had to make one more card with just a sentiment on it :).......



















I started out scoring the top of the card base again.

Then I punched out the DP with the Scalloped Edge Punch. I added another strip of DP and distressed the edges.

The sentiment was inked in Basic Black and cut out with the Oval Spellbinder Die.

At last I added the piercing, the matching Satin Ribbon and the flower.

Hope you like my cards???

For even more samples, please visit the Nina's blog!!! She is offering her new Elegant Verse as Blog Candy tonight too - so we hope you'll take the time to comment on her blog for your chance to win this beautiful Set!!!

Please stop by all these wonderful GinaK Design Team Member's for their take on the new Set - Gina, Carolyn, Donna, Emily, Erika, Jessica, Lee, Melanie and Theresa.

Thank you for stopping by tonight!!!


~Supply List~ 1st card

Stamp Sets: Elegant Post, Elegant Verses (Gina K Designs)
Ink: Memento Black, Copic & Prisma Markers - G24, Y35, YG91, YR07, PM-171 and Colorless Blender
Cardstock: Pure Luxury White (Gina K Designs)
Design Paper: Summer Picnic Collection
Accessories: EK-Border Punch, Silver Pearls, Satin Ribbon, Oval Punch, Scor-it
Technique: Tearing, Scoring, Coloring with Copics

~Supply List~ 2nd card

Stamp Set: Elegant Verses (Gina K Designs)
Ink: Basic Black
Cardstock : Pure Luxury White (Gina K Designs)
Design Paper: Summer Picnic Collection
Accessories: Satin Ribbon, Oval Spellbinder Die, Scor-it, Boho Flower Punch, Scalloped Edge Punch, Distressing Tool, Rhinestone Brad
Technique: Scoring, Distressing and Piercing
Card Size: 5" x 5"

FS136, Mojo103 meets ODBD!!!

Happy Sunday!!!

What a weekend....my girls and I went to see three GSU Volleyball games!!! Our Team won 2 out of 3 - not too bad...!!! The GSU girls played really good and gave the competition a run for their money - LOL!!! My head is still spinning from all the cheering & yelling!!!

I hope you weekend is turning out to be a great one too????

Well - since I was still on major adrenaline...I thought I'd stick around to see who the FS136 is this week....okay I admit I was stalking Beth....and she has chosen the fabulous Shannan Steubern!!!

Congrats - Shannan...your gallery is fab and I chose to to case this beauty from you.

I changed the layout, the color them and the stamp set.




















The beautiful flourished butterfly stamp set is called Get Well from Our Daily Bread Designs.

I used the Mojo Sketch 103 for this card. I changed the card size to 5 1/2" x 5 1/2". The color is Dusty Durango.

I hope you can see the scored lines on the bottom of the card??? The matching Satin Ribbon is from Michael's.

Just in case you haven't hear the good news.....you can win one of the gorgeous new ODBD September Set's!!! Check out the blog post right HERE....on how to win it!!!

Have a great day and thank you for stopping by today!!!


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Get Well (Our Daily Bread Designs)
Ink: Dusty Durango
Cardstock: White
Design Paper: Dusty Durango Patterns Collection
Accessories: Silver Pearls, Satin Ribbon (Michael's), Stampin' Dimensionals, Scor-it
Technique: Scoring
Card Size: 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"

OCC Challenge - Happy Fall Y'all !!!!

Happy Saturday!!!

Today we have another fun OCC Challenge for you!!! Dana is challenging us to created a *Fall/Autum* card/project!!!

I combined my OCC card with the IC197 - CWDKids. I chose this adorable dress.....!!! I really liked these pretty, rich fall colors!!! I don't think I would have added *turquoise* to my fall card....but I really thought it was striking...!!!

Anyway - here is my take on both Challenges.......





















The Stamp I used is from the newly released There She Goes - Treemendous Mini Set.

I inked the blooms with these colors - Pumpkin Pie, Really Rust, Tempting Turquoise, Marigold Morning. The Design Paper is from the beautiful BasicGrey - Marrakech Collection.

To finish the card off I added some mini Silver Pearls to the blooms and the Vintage Button on top of the sentiment tag.

Hope you have a chance to play along this week!?! Make sure to stop by the OCC Blog for all the Samples from the Team!!!

Have a great weekend!!! We are off to see another GSU Volleyball game today - wahooooo!!!


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Treemendous (There She Goes)
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Pumpkin Pie, Marigold Morning, Tempting Turquoise, Really Rust
Cardstock: White, Pumpkin Pie
Design Paper: Marrakech (BasicGrey)
Accessories: Silver Pearls (Michael's), Button (PTI), Scalloped Edge Punch, Piercing Tool & Mat Pack, Scor-it, Stampin' Dimensionals
Technique: Scoring

Stamper's Dream - Impression Obsession week

Hello everyone and happy TGIF!!!

This is the last day of our Impression Obsession week over on Stamper's Dream!!!

Just in case you missed the whole entire week.....check out my post from the other day right HERE!!!!

Today I have the pleasure of showing off another cute Christmas Stamp and this one is called *Tall Trees*.

I actually made two cards...first up is the more *traditional* version.......




















The card base is Very Vanilla. The image was inked in Memento Black and colored with Copic Markers.

The Real Red CS was embossed with the Cuttlebug folder - Snowflakes. At last I added some Red Gemstones to one of trees and the Cotton Ribbon with the button.

Next, is the *non-traditional* version.........
















I started out with a White card base. The top was scored and the bottom was pierced in two rows.

The tree image was inked in Memento Black and colored with Copic Markers. At the end I added the Yellow Gemstones and the Pink Ribbon.

Please take the time and stop by - Tosha , Amy and Michelle to see what they have created!!!

Thank you so much for stopping by today...and I wish you a wonderful weekend!!!


~Supply List~ 1st card

Stamp Set: Tall Trees (Impression Obsession)
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers - G24, R29, Y35 and Colorless Blender
Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Real Red
Accessories: Cotton Ribbon, Red Gemstones (Hero Arts), Cuttlebug folder - Snowflakes, Vintage Button (PTI), Red Scrap Floss (Karen Foster)
Technique: Dry Embossing
Card Size: 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"


~Supply List~ 2nd card

Stamp Set: Tall Trees (Impression Obsession)
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers - G24, RV19, Y35 and Colorless Blender
Cardstock: White
Accessories: Raspberry Fizz (PTI), Vintage Button (PTI), Piercing Tool & Mat Pack, Scor-it,
Yellow Gemstones (Hero Arts)
Technique: Scoring, Piercing

ODBD meets Mercy!!!

Happy Thursday!!!

I have a quick card for you today that I made for Mercy's Sketch Challenge - MTSC38.

I used the beautiful new Friendship Set from Our Daily Bread Designs.




















The colors I used are Perfect Plum, Old Olive and White.

Don't forget to play along in our ODBD *Three for Thee* Challenge....you can read all about it under THIS POST !!!! You will have the chance to win some of the newly released ODBD Stamps!!! So show us you take on it :) !!!


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Friendship (Our Daily Bread Designs)
Ink: Perfect Plum
Cardstock: White
Design Paper: Cottage Wall
Accessories: Silver Pearls, Flowers, Button, Satin Plum Ribbon (Michael's)
Card Size: 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"

Stamper's Dream - Impression Obsession week

Happy Wednesday everyone!!!

Just in case you don't know by now... the Stamper's Dream Team is showing off some Impression Obsession creations this entire week!!!

I have the pleasure showing off this beautiful *Poinsettia* Stamp today!!! Guess what....it's on sale... - wahooo!!! This is actually my first poinsettia card ever....and I really like how it turned out!!!




















I started inking & embossing the image twice with Versamark and Gold Embossing Powder.

Next, I cut the images out and water colored the inside of the poinsettia with Rose Red Ink. Once the image was dry I added the Light Pink Shimmerz. I raised the images in between and added some Gold Pearls in the center. At last I added the Spellbinder Tag with the Gold Ribbon plus I added the piercing around the edge.

Here is a close up photo for you.......












Hope you like this card too???

Oh, before I forget.....somewhere along the way is some Blog Candy for you!!! Check out this weeks schedule.....you don't want to miss these wonderful creations :)

Monday: Cammie , Charmaine , Michelle

Tuesday: Amy , Denise , Charmaine, Michelle

Wednesday: Becca , Michelle and me

Thursday: Denise , Laurie, Becca, Michelle

Friday: Tosha , Amy, Michelle and me


Thank you so much for stopping by!!! Have a great day!!!!


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Poinsettia Cling Stamp (Impression Obsession)
Ink: Versamark
Cardstock: White, Soft Suede
Design Paper: Christmas Cocoa Specialty
Accessories: Gold Embossing Powder, Gold Pearls (Michael's), American Craft Gold Ribbon, Spellbinder Tag Die, Stampin' Dimensionals, Piercing Tool, Mat Pack
Technique: Water-Coloring, Embossing, Piercing
Card Size: 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"

Flourishes Timeless Tuesday plus Feel for Fall Sketch!!!

Happy Tuesday guys!!!

Are you ready to play the Flourishes Timeless Tuesday - FTTC32??? I hope so, because the fabulous Cindy Haffner has designed this awesome Sketch for us!!!

As far as Sketches go, there is not much to explain. You can turn it and modify the shapes to fit your size card, but in the end, it should still look like the Sketch. Good Luck!!! We can't wait to see what you create :)!!!

Here is my take on it.......





















I used the Flourishes - Summer on the Patio Set. The image was colored with several different Copic Markers you can find in the Flourishes Store.

The colors I used are White, Tangerine Tango and Old Olive. The background was embossed with the Quick Kutz - Striped Labels Folder. The Old Olive CS was punched with the EK Success - Fleur De Lis Border Punch.

At the end I decorated the card with a matching Satin Ribbon and my fav Silver Pearls!!!

Check out Betty, Cindy, Dee's take on the Sketch!!!

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Did you know on Wednesday the Flourishes Senior Design Team are starting the *sneak peeks* for the new September Release????

Guess what???.... you will have a chance to win all 4 new Set's by playing along in their *Feel for Fall Sketch*!!! Read all the info and see the Sketch right HERE!!!

Here is my take on it :)





















I used the super cute Flourishes - Love Nest Set. The sentiment is from the sweet Home Tweet Home Set.

I scored the white card base and the extra white panel for the Sketch. The DP one the left side was punched out with the Scalloped Border Punch.

The image was inked and the cut out. I colored it with the Poppy, Delphinium & Fields Green Copic Collection. Next I raised it up with some Stampin' Dimensionals.

At last I added the Red Scrap Floss, Gingham Ribbon and the Silver Pearls.

Okay everyone...now it's your turn...have fun playing along!!! Thank you for stopping by today!!!


~Supply List~ 1st card

Stamp Set: Summer on the Patio (Flourishes)
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Markers Collection (Flourishes)
Cardstock: White, Tangerine Tango, Old Olive
Accessories: EK-Punch, Embossing Folder, Silver Pearls, Satin Ribbon
Technique: Dry Embossing, Coloring with Markers


~Supply List~ 2nd card

Stamp Set: Love Nest & Home Tweet Home (Flourishes)
Ink: Memento Black, Copic Marker Collection (Flourishes)
Cardstock: White, Real Red
Design Paper: Real Red Print Pattern Collection
Accessories: Silver Pearls, Scalloped Edge Border Punch, Scor-it, Red Gingham Ribbon (Michael's), Red Scrap Floss (Karen Foster), Stampin' Dimensionals, Bow-Easy
Technique: Dry Embossing, Coloring with Markers

C4C1 Merry Christmas, ODBD - Triple Challenge card!!!

Happy Sunday everyone!!!

There is a new Challenge Blog in town and a lot of my blogging and stampin' friends are on this Team - some very familiar faces.......check these talented ladies out right HERE!!!!

The first Challenge this month is a Sketch. I combined this card with the VLVSep02 - creating a card that is smaller than the regular size.

This creation measures 4" x 3 1/2''.





















I used the new Icicle Rub-On that is available in the new Holiday Mini Catalog.

The DP is from the Christmas Cocoa Specialty Collection. I decorated the rest of the card with some Red Satin Ribbon and my fav Silver Pearls.

I also decided to decorate the inside of this little card......











This time I used one of the Merry & Bright Rub-On sentiments. It also can be found in the new Mini Catalog. I added a stripe of the leftover Specialty Paper - voila - the inside is done!!!


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: ~none~
Ink: ~none~
Cardstock: White, Real Red, Soft Suede
Design Paper: Christmas Cocoa Specialty
Accessories: Rub-Ons, Red Satin Ribbon (PTI), Silver Pearls (Michael's), Spellbinder Circle Dies
Technique: Rub-Ons
Card Size: 4" x 3 1/2"

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This card was created the other day for the SC234 - Crushed,Bermuda and Mango, SC244 and the WT234 - *Sand it*. I haven't played the WT in forever...so this was really fun to add this technique to my card!!!

I didn't have *sand paper*, but I took a big *nail file* and sanded over the swirled embossing. Unfortunately the photo didn't show the result that great :( , but it really looks cool - I like it!!!















I used the beautiful newly released Thinking of You Set from Our Daily Bread Designs.

Just a quick reminder......Our Daily Bread is having a Challenge *Three for Thee* going on...if you want to win some of their fabulous newly released Set's....click right HERE and find out what you have to do to win!!!!

Thank you for stopping by....have a great weekend!!! Hugs ~S~


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: Thinking of you (Our Daily Bread Designs)
Ink: Melon Mambo
Cardstock: White, Crushed Curry, Bermuda Bay, Melon Mambo
Accessories: Cuttlebug Swirl folder, Hero Arts Gemstones, BB Ribbon
Technique: Dry Embossing, Sanding

OCC Challenge!!!

Happy Saturday and happy Labor Day weekend!!!

I hope you will have a chance to enjoy this long weekend???

I know a lot of you have been waiting to find out *who* is joining the OCC Team...we have chosen some super sweet and oh sooooo talented ladies...hop on over to the OCC Blog and check them out and give them a big *hello*!!! Welcome again everyone....I'm looking forward getting to know you all better :)!!!

Dana, jumped in with both feet and was so brave to host the September Challenges - thank you GF - that was so sweet of you :)!!!

Dana is challenging us to create a *STARS & STRIPES* card/project. It doesn't have to be a *patriotic* card at all.... as you can see by the samples over on the OCC Blog you can go any way you like!!!

Well - my mojo was a bit slow this week so I was really anticipating the IC196!!! I always get right back on my feet seeing those fab ideas.....With this stars & strips challenge I really wasn't sure which direction I was gonna go, but after seeing this hot pink beauty I knew it had to be a *baby girl* card!!! My oldest loved all that bling when she was little and she still does - LOL!!! This hot pink purse brings back some fun memories :) !!!

Did I mentioned before I l.o.v.e baby cards :) ???......With this card today I tried to go the *elegant* route, since the evening purse has tons of pearls and crystals!!!!






















I used the newly released There She Goes - Flourish Mini Set. The sentiment is also from TSG - Tweeterpated.

The colors I used are White, Melon Mambo, Pink Pirouette and Kraft.

If you are not too busy this week - we would love for you all to play along.....!!!

For more details on the individual cards check out the teams blog directly - Jennifer, Loretta, Jenny, Joycelyn, Dana, Linda, Melissa, Cindy, Wendy and Lori's.

Have fun and a safe week!!!!


~Supply List~

Stamp Sets: Flourish and Tweeterpatend (There She Goes)
Ink: Melon Mambo and Basic Black
Cardstock: Textured White CS, Kraft
Design Paper: Melon Mambo Pattern Collection
Accessories: Scalloped Edge Punch, Silver Pearls (Michael's), Large and Small Star Punch, Raspberry Fizz Ribbon (PTI)

LSC236 Scrapling

Happy TGIF everyone!!!

I had a chance to play the the LSC236 - making a *scrapling*. I haven't made one before and it was fun..... you should try it...you can get rid of some leftover scraps this way!!!

This little thingy came together fast.....I added some DP, some scoring and Ribbon. I still had some leftover butterflies from the other day laying around...I embossed it with the Cuttlebug Swirl folder and voila it's done!!! Oh, not to forget I had to add my fav Silver Pearls :)!!!


~Supply List~

Stamp Set: ~none~
Ink: ~none~
Cardstock: White, Rich Razzleberry
Design Paper: Razzleberry Lemonade
Accessories: Silver Pearls (Michael's), Cuttlebug - Swirl folder, Beautiful butterfly Die, Scor-it, RR Ribbon
Technique: Scoring, Dry Embossing
Card size: 4" x 1 1/2"