Blingz Bunnies!

I don't know about you, but I am SO in love with the new colors of Blingz! Pixie Dust is my absolute favorite color ever! Not sure if you noticed but these new colors coordinate perfect with the new Basic Grey Bittersweet papers! For my card I used Blingz Pixie Dust, Blingz Hottie Pink, Basic Grey Bittersweet designer paper, May Arts ribbon and this adorable Inkadinkado bunny stamp all from Jacksonbelle Embellishments. The bunnies are painted with Blingz Pixie Dust and Blingz Hottie Pink. Aren't they just adorable!

Here is a close-up photo of the bunnies taken with the flash on.
Supplies used: Blingz Pixie Dust, Blingz Hottie Pink, Inkadinkado mod bunny stamp, Basic Grey DP, Bazzill cardstock, May Arts ribbon, Michael's self adhesive rhinestones, foam dimensionals, sentiment was printed out on the computer.

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

Jacksonbelle Tuesday Challenge...Stitch it up!!!

It's that time again...time for another Jacksonbelle Tuesday challenge! This week's challenge is a fun one! Stitch it up! Lindsey loves faux stitching, so she challenged us to add some stitching to our projects... whether it is faux or REAL!!! We would love for you to play along with us. If you do, please use the keyword JBE037 when uploading to SCS or PCP.
Because I broke the needle on my sewing machine and still haven't replaced it, I decided to use faux stitching rub on tape from Daisy D's. This stuff is super cool and it is super easy to use. It works just like a tape runner. Best thing is, if you make a mistake you can just erase it with an adhesive eraser! Jacksonbelle carries several styles for you to choose from! I also used several other awesome Jacksonbelle products on my card....Memory Box DP, Basic Grey glazed brad, Prima flower (was white and I colored it with a black Prismacolor marker), May Arts ribbon and Pixie Dust Shimmerz Blingz (my absolute FAVORITE ever!).
The stiched flower stamp is from DRS Designs.
I paper pieced my flower petals and leaves with Memory Box paper that I painted with Shimmerz Pixie Dust Blingz. Here is a close-up to show how much shimmer the Blingz adds!

For more stitching inspiration, check out the blogs of the rest of the Jacksonbelle rockstars!

Melissa Bove

Jennifer Buck

Jill Dunn

Kimberly O’Rosky

Maren Benedict

AJ Otto

Kisa Peters

Shannan Teubner

Michelle Woerner

Taylor Usry

Rachel Baird

Lynda Benden

Beth Thomas

Lindsey Botkin

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you are all having a great start to your week!

DRS Designs blog challenge!

This week's challenge for the DT was to use any of the DRS recognition stamps on their projects. DRS has a ton of these wonderful stamps...you should definitely check them out! Of course the intended use of these images is for the back of your cards/projects but what about thinking outside the box and using them in other ways??

We would love for you to play along in our challenges. You do not need DRS images to play but if you have them, why not use them! If you play along, be sure to come back to this post and post a direct link to your project so we can check it out. We want you to inspire us! Also, if you upload to a public gallery, please use the keyword - DRSC13.

Without further ado...here is my project....
This challenge was REALLY difficult. I just couldn't figure out how to feature a "handmade by" stamp on the front of my card. After looking through my stash of stamps I saw the cat print stamp and came up with this idea. I know there are a lot of animal lovers who send cards from their pets so I decided to make this card "handmade by Felix" (Felix is the only name I could come up with that sounded cat-like enough to make this idea work).
If you decide to take on this huge challenge, we would love to see your projects...please be sure to leave a link to your projects either on this post or on the DRS Designs blog!

DRS Designs is having another giveaway!!! We'll make it easier for you this week though!!! This week the prize is a roll of, according to Cathy, the best adhesive she has ever used!!!



It is a roll of two sided tape (1/2" x 36 yards) and all you have to do is leave a comment on the challenge post on the DRS Designs blog indicating which DRS image is your favorite! We'll draw a random winner on Sunday night Feb. 8, 2009.

I hope everyone is having a great day! Thanks for stopping by today!

DRS Designs blog candy reminder!!!

Just a reminder that you still have until tomorrow to make a card for the DRS Designs ribbon slide blog candy challenge!
For all the details check out the DRS Designs blog, HERE.

Hope you all have a fabulous weekend!

I'm Sorry!

Just wanted to post a little apology to all of my blogging friends and my dedicated blog readers. I have been so incredibly busy with my new job that I just haven't had time in the past couple weeks to post much on my blog or to leave comments on your blogs. I am hoping to catch up this weekend! My Google reader is crazy full right now. Please know that I have not been ignoring your blogs on purpose. We (meaning mainly ME) are having a very stressful time adjusting to my new working schedule. I have had some crazy days (I got on the city bus to go to campus at 5:54 am this morning) but hopefully within the next week or two I will settle into more of a routine schedule. Until then, please bare with me! I am hoping to get A LOT of relaxing stamping time this weekend so hopefully I will get my blog posts for next week all worked out ahead of time! Crossing my fingers at least!

In the meantime I thought I would share another card made with a couple of the newest designs released at DRS Designs. I know I 've mentioned this before but I really loved all of the new designs released at DRS in January. If you haven't checked them out yet, click HERE!Supplies used: Stamps from DRS Designs, SU CS, BG DP, Glitter paper from Marcella K, Hero Arts self adhesive rhinestones.

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

New Sets at Firecracker Designs!!!!!!!!

I am so excited to share this with you... I absolutely LOVE this new all occassions sentiment set at Firecracker Designs!

2 new sets have just arrived and they are PERFECT for cards for ANY occasion!!
Both sets are clear photoploymer, pretrimmed, and sticky backed!

The word set features 19 words, about 1/4 inch high, with the longest word being 1.75 " long (With Sympathy) Get it HERE

The second clear set features a calendar grid, 4 phrases, 3 years, tiny numbers, and a 6 fun images to dress them all up with! (This set co ordinates with the red rubber set called "Calendar Frame")
Get it here!



SPECIAL!!
Order the bundle and save!!
Bundle includes both these new clear sets above, AND a the red rubber set below: Calendar Frame
BUT HURRY!! this special will only last thru SUNDAY Jan. 25th! CLick here!

Don't like clicking on links? Just go to www.firecrackerdesignsbypamela. com and click on the NEW button on the left!

Hope you are all having a terrific day!!!!

DRS Designs is looking for guest designers!

DRS Designs is currently looking for enthusiastic guest designers to serve two month terms. No prior design team experience/publication work is required...just a great attitude and love for stamping!

Requirements:

In order to be a DRS Designs guest designer you must be able to serve a two month term. During that term you must also be able to:

* Photograph or scan your art for posting on Splitcoaststampers as well as Paper Craft Planet and any other online galleries you currently participate in.

* You will need to have a blog or website with regular updates, and enjoy participating in online challenges in the stamping community. You should be willing to post card samples, contest announcements, challenges and new releases during your term on your blog as well as display the DRS Designs logo on your blog.

* Promote DRS Designs through your blog, and whenever you see an opportunity.

* Participate in DRS Designs bi-weekly challenges on the DRS Designs Blog.

* Participate in posting on the DRS blog on dates that are yet to be determined. This can be as simple as sharing how you completed a particular card OR if you are more adventurous you can post a tutorial, etc...

* You must be able to post (on your blog and in online galleries) and submit to DRS Designs (via snail mail) no less than 8 projects (cards, altered/ 3-d items, etc), over your 2 month term, with the stamps you are provided with . The stamps will be yours to keep when the term is over. More projects will happily be accepted!!!


What you will receive:

* A generous selection of new releases and current images.
* Your name on our blog as Guest Designer as well as a logo to post on your own blog.
* A gallery on our website showcasing your projects.
* A 50% discount on purchases during your term.


Application:

Please send an email containing the following information to: stamper_c@yahoo.com please put DRS GD Application in your subject line.

Deadline for submissions: 10pm EST on 1/30/09 - notifications will be made no later than 2/5/09.

1. Name:

2. Address:

3. Email:

4. Phone number:

5. Blog or website address:

6. Links to any online galleries you may have:

7. Related forums/message boards that you like to visit and participate

8. Three (3) items, cards, or layouts using stamps as the main focus. Your submissions don't need to be brand new and do not need to have DRS Designs stamps. Don’t forget we will be looking at both your work and your photographing abilities here.

9. Please note if you are a current or past design team member for any other companies. (We do not expect you to work solely for us).

10. Please tell us a few words about yourself and what you feel you can contribute to the DRS Designs team.

Good Luck!!

Jacksonbelle Tuesday!

It's Tuesday, that means another fabulous Jacksonbelle Embellishments Challenge! This week's Challenge is to use products from October Afternoon.
If you would like to play along with our challenge please use keyword JBE036 when uploading to an online gallery!
Now for my card...this isn't my typical style card. When I sat down to work on this I looked at my OA paper and my 1 OA stamp set and decided to try a scenery style card. WOW, was this hard.
Supplies used: October Afternoon stamps and DP, SU CS, Martha Stewart fence punch, Shimmerz Blingz, Prima flowers, Me and My Big Ideas self adhesive rhinestones, Hero arts self adhesive rhinestones.

For some more inspiration, check out the blogs of the rest of the Jacksonbelle DT members:

Maren Benedict

Melissa Bove

Jennifer Buck

Jill Dunn

Kimberly O’Rosky

AJ Otto

Kisa Peters

Shannan Teubner

Michelle Woerner

Taylor Usry

Rachel Baird

Lynda Benden

Beth Thomas

Lindsey Botkin

I hope you all have a fabulous day! For those of you who were my blog candy winners, if you sent me your address your prize has been put in the mail. I am still waiting to hear from 3 of the winners.
Thanks for stopping by today!

Monday already?

Where did the weekend go? I didn't even get a chance to stamp all weekend. We spent most of the weekend cleaning the house since we sorta just let it go since Christmas. Thankfully I still have today free. Since my new job is at the university, they are closed today due to the holiday. The kids are off of school too so we have a day free of all outside obligations! I'm planning on getting the kids breakfast and then heading to the basement to stamp (although I have to clean my stamp room first so that I can maybe find my stamp table.). I'm hoping to get lots of stuff stamped today!

Today I have another card to show you that I made with some of the newly released DRS Designs stamps. This latest release had a lot of really cute stuff in it. Actually it is my favorite release so far! If you haven't checked them out yet, you can click HERE to see all the wonderful new designs!
My card today is a really easy 4/1/4 x 4 1/4 square card. I am really loving square cards lately. For this one I used the new brush baby buggy stamp and the new diaper pin stamp. I paper pieced the buggy with the green background dp. I thought the little blue buttons added the perfect finishing touch. Nothing too fancy but I thought it turned out pretty cute!

Supplies used: Stamps from DRS Designs, SU CS, misc DP, misc ribbon, mini buttons, foam dimensionals.

I hope you all have a terrific day! Don't forget to stop by tomorrow for another Jacksonbelle weekly challenge!

Have a Terrific Weekend!

Hope you all have a great weekend! I have tons of stuff to get done around the house and then I hope to get some much needed stamping time.
Supplies used: Stamps from DRS Designs, SU CS, Basic Grey DP, Stamp-a-ma-jig, nestibilities, Sharpie marker, prismacolor colored pencil.

Thanks for stopping by!

Shimmerz is having a Design Team call!

I thought I would post this info for all of you Shimmerz fans! You all know that I LOVE Shimmerz! It is one of my favorite products! Here are the design team details:

ANNOUNCEMENT:

We're looking for several talented designers to join our team. If you enjoy making projects that sparkle and can capture the sparkle in a photograph, please apply today! The applicants for this call will be considered not only for current openings the DT, but also for future openings and for guest spots throughout 2009. We don't plan to have another call until 2010!

We want to find:

• Active, enthusiastic team members who enjoy using and talking about our products
• A nice mix of seasoned designers and talented rookies
• A variety of artists represented on the team: rubber stampers, scrapbookers, altered artists, painters, etc.
  

ABOUT OUR TEAM:

Our team offers designers a lot of flexibility. There are no vendor restrictions at this time, so designers are free to include any stamps, paper, embellishments, etc. from any other vendor. We're also flexible on project type. You can create cards, scrapbook layouts, jewelry, painting, 3-D/home decor item, etc.... as long as Shimmerz is used and is visible on the project. (Photography is very important!)

WHAT'S EXPECTED OF FULL DT MEMBERS:

• Use Shimmerz/Blingz on your projects and photograph them.
• Post at least 2 projects per month on the Shimmerz blog.
• Post your Shimmerz projects on your personal blog and online gallery(ies), with links to the Shimmerz blog.
• Support new product offerings, blog candy, and other special events by posting them on your blog.
  

BENEFITS FOR FULL DT MEMBERS:

• The DT Kit includes 5 jars of Shimmerz which are received at the outset of the DT member's term. Additional jars are sent when new products are released. {For example, 12 new colors have been released in the past 6 months.}
• Additional Shimmerz for personal use available at a generous discount
• Incentive for projects published using and naming Shimmerz
• Your name and a link to your blog on the Shimmerz blog
• Fun opportunities for creative input like new colors and color names
  

APPLICATION PROCESS:

We want to see 3-5 examples of your very best work that creatively showcases Shimmerz (if you have some) or any other glittery product. You can attach these photos in your e-mail (please be mindful of file sizes) or include links to gallery pages or specific blog posts. Within the text of the message, we'll want to learn more about you:

• Name:
• E-mail Address:
• Blog Address:
• Gallery Address(es):
  
• Design Team Experience: (Please don't worry if the answer to this is "none". We're looking for rookies, too!)
• Other crafting experience (Publications, Teaching at LSS, etc.)?
• Anything else you'd like to add.
  

Please e-mail your submission to shimmerzblog@cableone.net for consideration. You can also use that e-mail address if you have any questions. Applications will be accepted through 11:59PM Mountain Time on Sunday, February 15th.

For all of you interested in applying, I highly recommend you do. Stacey is a wonderful person to work for and team is fantastic! They are an incredibly talented group of ladies! If you have any questions please feel free to ask me or contact Stacey or Kim (the dt coordinator) through the Shimmerz blog.

Thanks for stopping by today. It is FREEZING cold here today. Current conditions say -14 with a windchill of -30. YUCK! I hate cold weather! Every school around is closed! Unfortunately the kids have haircut appointments later this morning. I would cancel but it is so hard to get in with their stylist. Hopefully after that I will get lots of stamping time in this afternoon! Hope you all have a warm and cozy day!

DRS is sponsoring the sketch challenge at CPS this week!

This week's sketch challenge at Card Positioning Systems is being sponsored by DRS Designs.
If you haven't checked out the CPS blog yet this week, I highly recommend you do. There are some fabulous cards made with stamps from DRS Designs. If you decide to play along with the sketch challenge be sure to post a link on the CPS blog as they will be giving away some blog candy from DRS Designs! The DRS Designs dt also participated in the sketch challenge so be sure to check out the blogs of the rest of the dt (these are listed on my side bar).

Here is the sketch:Here is my card:

Supplies used: Stamps from DRS Designs, SU CS, Basic Grey DP, Daisy D's rub on stitches, self adhesive rhinestones, foam dimensionals, glitter, Dress it up glitter dots.

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you are all having a fabulous week!

Pink Papery Studios Altered Challenge!

This week the Pink Papery Studios DT was given the challenge of creating an altered item. To be totally honest I suck at altered items but I did my best to come up with something presentable. This was even more of a challenge considering whatever illness I have has sucked the life out of me. My energy level is in the negative the past couple days.
If you aren't familiar with Pink Papery Studios, they offer a ton of cute stamps and you can purchase them either as a stamp set or as a digi set. The digi sets are less expensive and very versatile. You can resize the images to whatever size you need. Very convenient.

Here is my altered 7x10 inch spiral scrapbook:Thanks for stoppy by today. I hop you are all having a wonderful day!

Happy Birthday Kisa!

I don't have a project to share but I wanted to wish my dear friend Kisa a very happy birthday! Go check out her awesome blog and wish her a happy birthday: Kisa's blog

Happy birthday Kisa! I luv ya! Hope you had a fabulous day!

Jacksonbelle Tuesday Challenge!

It's Tuesday! That means another awesome Jacksonbelle Embellishments challenge! I love today's challenge! New Year, New STUFF!!!! Use your NEW STUFF! Make anything your little heart desires with your new toys! When uploading to online galleries please use keyword ~ JBE035! We'd love to have you play along!

For my card I used lots of my new stuff: Basic Grey Bittersweet paper, Basic Grey Bittersweet brads, Inkadinkado bunny stamp, May Arts ribbon and new Shimmerz Blingz...all of which you can find at Jacksonbelle!



For some more inspiration, check out the blogs of the rest of the Jacksonbelle DT members:

Maren Benedict

Melissa Bove

Jennifer Buck

Jill Dunn

Kimberly O’Rosky

AJ Otto

Kisa Peters

Shannan Teubner

Michelle Woerner

Taylor Usry

Rachel Baird

Lynda Benden

Beth Thomas

Lindsey Botkin

Thanks for stopping by today. We are all sick at our house so I'm hoping to spend the day in bed resting! Hope you all have a great day!

3rd post of the day!

I know I've already posted twice already today but there is a lot going on this week in my stamping world. I wanted to let you all know that DRS Designs is the sponsor of this week's sketch on the Card Positioning Systems Blog! The sketch is fabulous! On Wednesday I will highlight the card that I made as will the other members of the DRS Designs DT. You won't want to miss it! In the meantime check out the awesome creations that are posted on the CPS blog. Here is the sketch in case you want to play along:
Hope you all have a wonderful day!

New Blingz!!

With Valentine's Day just around the corner, Shimmerz Paints has just released 4 brand new lovely colors of Blingz! The new colors are: Flashee Fuchsia, Hottie Pink, Hi-Ho Silver and Pixie Dust. These colors are PERFECT for your Valentine's Day creations or any other fun spring project you make. I aboslutely LOVE the new Pixie Dust Blingz! For my card I painted the cat and the open hearts with Pixie Dust Blingz. I also used Hottie Pink to paint the cat's nose and ears. I am so in love with these new colors!Card details: Stamps from DRS Designs, SU CS, CM cutting system, Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder, Martha Stewart border punch, foam dimensionals, misc ribbon.

First DRS Designs blog challenge of 2009!!

It's a new year and a new set of challenges!! Today the design team was presented with a challenge to use any of the DRS Designs ribbon slides as their focal image on their project.

We would love for you to play along with us and if you do, you just might win a prize!! On Sunday, January 25, DRS Designs will draw one random name from all the projects linked to the official challenge post on the DRS Designs blog (HERE). Now, you don't have to use DRS images if you don't have them yet...we know you will soon and you can use them for later challenges! If you don't have any DRS ribbon slides you can use any other kind of ribbon slide or even turn an existing image into a ribbon slide as long as you use it as your focal point. If you don't use DRS images and your name is chosen you will receive a selection of ribbon slides of your very own! If you DO use DRS images and your name is chosen, you will receive an even bigger selection of slides!!

If you would like to play along, just make sure to comment on the DRS Designs blog (HERE) with a direct link to your creation so we can come check it out! If you upload to a public gallery, please use the keyword DRSC12.

Can't wait to see how you inspire us!

Here is the card I made using the star ribbon slide:

Check out the DRS Designs blog to see all of the wonderful cards made by the rest of the design team!

Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you are all having a fabulous day! Stop by tomorrow for another fun Jacksonbelle Embellishments challenge!

Thanks for making my day!

Hope you are all having a wonderful weekend. Tonight I thought I would share another card that I made in December when I went to Scrap Mania at Archiver's with my sister.
Tonight was another Scrap Mania night but this time I went with my friends Jen and Jessica. We had such an awesome time so I thought I would dedicate this card to them. Thank you to both of you for making my day. I had a fabulous time!
Supplies used: Stamps from Inkadinkado, SU CS, SU hodge podge, Black embossing powder, Primacolor markers, Doodle Bug yellow glitter, Cuttlebug embossing powerder, misc ribbon.

I was actually semi-productive tonight at scrap mania so I will have some new projects to show you this week. Make sure you stop by on Monday for the newest DRS Designs blog challenge.
Have a wonderful night!

Blog Candy Winners!

Thank you to all of you for the wonderful stress reduction ideas! You all had such wonderful suggestions! Thanks also for making my first year of blogging such a success! Without further ado, here are the blog candy winners:

GRAND PRIZE WINNER:
Lynn Stevens


RUNNER UP PRIZE WINNERS:
Cheri Howard
Brenda
Nancy
LindaSS
June
Maggie Bob
ABChobby.it
Susie
Regina
Jacilynn
Tertia
Katrina

If you are one of the winners, please send me an email to thlr2003@gmail.com with your mailing address and I will get your prizes mailed out ASAP!

Thanks again to all of you who entered my blog candy contest. I wish I could give you all something!
I will be having a blog candy drawing during the last week of each month this year (starting in Feb.) so be sure to check in!

Thanks for stopping by! Hope you are having a fabulous weekend!