Happy Birthday Christie!

Not only is today the Paper Pretties May release but it is also our Prettie Mama, Christie's birthday!
Happy Birthday Christie! I hope you have an incredible day!
To celebrate the release and Christie's birthday the design team has put together a fun blog hop.

First off I have a birthday card to share. This isn't a new release but it is one of my absolute favorite Sophia stamps! Happy Birthday Christie!
For my new release card I used the super cute new Wheelchair Sophia. She is just so sweet. I played along with this week's Friday Sketchers sketch challenge too.

Here is the sketch:

If you are following the hop, the next stop after my blog is the blog of Prettie Girl Wendy! Be sure to follow the hop all the way to the end and leave Christie some birthday love on her blog!

I hope you are all having a terrific weekend!

SCACD Elisabeth Bell Sampler #4 Release Day!!!!

Welcome to the Susana's Custom Art and Card Design April release blog hop! Today marks the release of the latest collection of EXCLUSIVE SCACD images by the incredibly talented Elisabeth Bell. The Elisabeth Bell Sampler #4 collection is filled with 7 incredibly ADORABLE images. To showcase all these gorgeous images, the design team has put together a fabulous inspiration-filled blog hop! Each design team member is showcasing a different image today, so be sure to complete the full blog hop to see the complete release! The collection will be available for purchase at the SCACD store beginning today no later than 6 AM PST.

I am the 2nd stop in the hop. If you arrived here via Aud's blog you are on the right path. If not, be sure to hop back and start with her blog so that you don't miss out on any of the incredible design team projects!



For my card, I used the new Elisabeth Bell stamp "At The Horse Show". Isn't she just the sweetest thing ever! I am completely in love with this entire collection. All of the stamps are INCREDIBLE!!! The Elisabeth Bell images are available to purchase individually or you can purchase the entire collection for an incredible discounted price! I stamped "At The Horse Show" with Momento Tuxedo Black ink and colored her with Copic markers. I embellished my card with some fun pearls that I made using the Viva Decor White Pearl Pen. I added a little glitter to give them a little extra sparkle.

I incorporated a challenge into my card too (I have been loving the challenges lately!). My card is for the Sketch Saturday sketch challenge.

Next stop in the hop is the blog of the incredibly talented Kim Gruetzmacher! Thank you so much for stopping by today! Be sure to head on over to the SCACD store to check out the entire Elisabeth Bell Sampler #4 collection! I hope you all have an awesome weekend!

Prettie Previews continue...

Today I have another preview of one of the new May releases from Paper Pretties. Today's set is called So Sweet.
I decided to play along with the Crazy 4 Challenges CASE challenge. I picked THIS gorgeous card by Lynda Benden to case. I used Lynda's layout for my card.

I paired this fun new sentiment up with some Basic Grey Nook and Pantry designer paper.
Be sure to check out what Christie and Jen created with this fabulous set.

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you all have a terrific day!

Paper Pretties Wednesday Challenge and a Blog Hop!

It's Wednesday! That means it is time for another fun Wednesday Prettie Challenge and blog hop! This week I got to pick our challenge! My challenge for everyone is to make a card and use at least 1 paper punch.

This week the design team will be using either the set Soakin Up the Sun or Rainy Day Friends. These are both adorable Sophia sets and both stamp sets featured this week will be on sale for 35% off all week. Also be sure to check out the new digi stamp section of the boutique, Christie is adding new digis all the time (there are several adorable Sophia and Cooper digi stamps)!

For my card I used the set Rainy Day Friends. I think this set is SOOOO cute!
If you are just starting at my blog, head on over to Christie's blog to start from the beginning. You definitely won't want to miss any of the stops! If you are following the hop, the next stop after my blog is the blog of Prettie Girl Wendy!

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you all have a terrific day!

Try It Out Tuesday!

This is my 2nd post for today. Be sure to scroll down for my Jacksonbelle Tuesday challenge card!


Welcome to this week's SCACD Try It Out Tuesday challenge! This week we have a fabulous sketch for you! We'd love for you to play along. If you do, be sure to let us know!

Here is the sketch:

For my card I inked up my "Matthew" stamp from the Victoria Case Hearts & Hugs series #2 release. You can purchase the Victora Case images individually or you can buy the entire Hearts & Hugs series #2 collection at an incredible discount! My main image is stamped in Momento Tuxedo Black ink and colored with Copic markers. I couldn't resist using some Basic Grey Archaic designer paper as well as some coordinating Basic Grey buttons. I used some Karen Foster Scrappers Floss with the buttons. I used white floss and colored it with coordinating Copic makers. It is completely customizable to any color you need!

Susana has added TONS of fabulous new products to her store...including Our Craft Lounge Stamps, Zva Creative, Copic Multiliners, Kraftin Kimmie stamps, Pink Paislee and lots more! Also, if you been dying to try the new Viva Decor pens... Susana has tons in stock including the Viva glitter holographic liner pens! She also has links to some fabulous tutorials for the Viva Decor pens right in the store listings!

Be sure to check out the blogs of the rest of the incredibly talented SCACD design team members for more frame-it inspiration!

Suzanne Dean
Anki Bargman
Danni Bindel
Aud Nordheim
Jennifer Greco
Marti Wills
Carolyn Bounds
Dianne Prewitt
Kim Gruetzmacher

Don't forget about the INCREDIBLE blog candy Susana is giving away to celebrate the upcoming Elisabeth Bell release! Stop on by the store blog for all of the details!

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you all have a wonderful day!

Jacksonbelle Tuesday Challenge!

Welcome to another fun Jacksonbelle Tuesday challenge! This week we have a fun one for you...Get Krafty!! Make a card using Kraft cardstock as your base. If you do, be sure to leave a link to you project in the comments section of the challenge post on the JB blog.

For my card, I paired up a super adorable Stampavie Sarah Kay image (Thanks Libby!) with a Stampavie sentiment, some Pink Paislee designer paper and some MAMBI self adhesive gem stones.

Be sure to check out the blogs of all of the Jacksonbelle Rockstars for more inspiration!

Dawn Lusk

Julie Lacey

Heather Pulvirenti

Windy Robinson

Stephanie Severin

Amy Tsuruta

Pam Varnell

Lynda Benden

Tobi Crawford

Jill Dunn

Shemaine Smith

Lindsey Botkin

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you all have a fabulous day!

Little Paper Shop Monday!

Welcome back! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! It is Monday so that means it is time for another AWESOME Little Paper Shop challenge! This week our challenge for you is a fabulous color challenge! We'd love for you to play along. If you do, be sure to leave a link to your project on the LPS blog.
One lucky participant in this week's challenge will win the new digi stamp {Lucy Horse}. You have until Sunday night to get your project linked on the LPS blog!

Before I give you the colors for this week's challenge I wanted to give a big CONGRATULATIONS shout out to Julia the owner of LPS. Julia and her family welcomed their newest member, baby Tyson this weekend! Best wishes to mama and baby Tyson and the rest of the family!



For my card I used the newly released set {Rose}.


For more inspiration be sure to check out the blogs of the rest of the fabulous Little Paper Shop design team!

Julia
Bonnie
Jen
Julie
Silvia
Allison
Ann
Pam

We also have 3 fabulous new guest designers joining us the next few months so be sure to stop by their blogs and give them some love:

Kelly
Julie
Tasha

Don't forget...from now until the end of the month used promotional code BIRTHDAY at the checkout for 15% off you entire Little Paper Shop order (including new releases and digi's)!

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you all have a terrific Monday!

SCACD Blog Candy!!!!

We're going to be Walkin' on Sunshine this week with Elisabeth Bell and Susana's Custom Art and Card Design! Mark your calendars for April 30th when the newest stamps will be released!

Don’t forget to join us on the 30th for a Release Day blog hop.

But first....

Susana is giving away some INCRDIBLE Blog candy!!

FOUR winners:

One person will win a sheet of the Elisabeth Bell for SCACD Sampler #1
One person will win a sheet of the Elisabeth Bell for SCACD Sampler #2
One person will win a sheet of the Elisabeth Bell for SCACD Sampler #3
One person will win a sheet of the Elisabeth Bell for SCACD Sampler #4

How do you enter?

All you need to do to have a chance at these yummo prizes is head over to the store blog and answer a question shown in the "Release" post by April 29th at 10:30 pm EST.

Good Luck!