Sweet Shop Challenge

This weekend The Sweet Shop posted another sweet sketch challenge! I love that extra panel off to the side; what a great way to add some color and pattern to a card! I colored up this little popcorn guy a few weeks ago and have been itching to use him ever since...isn't he cute? And I love the sentiments that go along with this digital set by Sweet 'n Sassy, Poppin' By, this one on my card and another that says "just poppin' by to say hello!" I paired Mr. Popcorn with some lovely s.e.i. paper from Wholly Scrap!. My fabric flower is from SU! and I added a little big of sparkle to the flower with some Stickles. Pop on over to The Sweet Shop and check out the eye candy posted by the design team...And there's even a chance for you to participate in this week's challenge. Just create a card and link to your blog or gallery!! Enjoy!

Keep it Simple Monday

Yes...I know....it's Monday, right? I somehow lost the entire weekend...is that possible? LOL! My poor hubby has been so sick, in bed for almost three days straight, and so that has left Mama with two kiddies, a full day of work, a class, a birthday party, church, dinners....well, you get the picture...it's been a busy weekend!! And it's going to be a busy week because this weekend is...STAMPING AROUND!! So excited to have a weekend event here in NH, and at Wholly Scrap!, really looking forward to it! Now to just avoid the evil germs that are sure to be floating around our house. Does anyone own a hazmat suit? So here's the low down for this week...Today, Keep it Simple card is a card that I'll be teaching at Wholly Scrap! on Thursday night. Our class will create four cards using this darling imaginisce robot stamp and matching paper. It's a beginner stamping class so the cards are all quick and easy...this is my favorite one of the bunch! The cute "rock on" sentiment is actually cut out from one of the paper...fun! The coloring during these classes are kept simple, just one or two Copic markers used, and a hint of DP and simple layering. Next on the list is a Sweet Shop sketch challenge post tomorrow, I have hosting duties on the Sweet 'n Sassy Paper Craft Planet site on Thursday (a free digi will be available!), and then it's off to Wholly Scrap! for the weekend! I'll do my best to post some photos from our big event so stay tuned and check back often!! Enjoy!

Rainy Day Digi Giveaway

Hey there...it's Thursday and guess what that means? It's another Sweet 'n Sassy digi day over at Scrapbook News & Review and Paper Craft Planet! Starting in April, we're posting a challenge on both sites!! Today's challenge is "Let it Rain", which couldn't be more perfect for those of us living in the Northeast. We've had more rain than we know what to do with lately! After almost a month, many of us are still pumping water out of our basements and I believe rain is predicted for today! Oh, good times!! LOL! For today's challenge, I used this darling Rainy Day Teddy image that is being given away, for free, on both the SNR and PCP sites!! But there's more...if you create a card during the challenge, and post it on either site, you'll receive a 25% off coupon! My teddy bear has been colored with Copics and I highlighted the black spots, buttons, and teddy's nose, with a black glaze pen (see above). This darling paper is from Jillibean Soup, purchased at Wholly Scrap. And I can take no credit for the fun grass design...it's an idea I got from Deb Olsen...the queen of crafting! :-) The sentiment is from a retired acrylic SNSS set, since I had completely forgotten to print one out last night, but I think it's just perfect for us water logged folks...We can rejoice evermore (in Christ)...even in the midst of flooded basements and soggy belongings! :-) Enjoy!!

Stamping Around Spotlights

Wanted to let everyone know that we've started posting Spotlights (instructors and sponsors) on the Stamping Around web site! Our NH event takes place on April 16-17 and if you haven't signed up yet, get on over to the Stamping Around site and get registered!! A stamping weekend for only $130 (five classes, breakfast, lunch, and snacks included!!) And if you can't make it to our April event, sign up on the web site to receive updates on future events. Anyone with any questions can feel free to contact me privately at kim@stampingaround.com. Enjoy!!

Blog Hop Winner & Keep it Simple Card

First things first...Thank you all so much for your lovely comments during yesterday's blog hop! Wasn't it fun to see all the wonderful Sweet 'n Sassy images!! And next for the winner of the Milton Reading digi image...it's....

Vicki from Daisy's Dilly

Congratulations Vicki!! Please contact me at ksdm@comcast.net to redeem your image. Next...here is Sunday's Keep it Simple card! This is a card using the 'chalkboard' technique, which I'll be teaching at Wholly Scrap class on Friday evening. I'll also be teaching the 'bleaching' and 'acrylic resist' techniques, using Tim Holtz's brand new stamp sets!! The chalkboard technique is super easy...To create this look, use VersaMark ink to stamp a solid image on to dark (I used a dark grey) cardstock. Then use chalks to dab color onto the stamped image. Use a swiffer cloth to get rid of any extra chalk. That's it! Super easy and a super easy card! The DP is a new release from Basic Grey and the ribbon is from Papertreyink. The little butterfly is also from the new Tim Holtz sets. Enjoy!!

Sweet 'n Sassy Birthday Bash Blog Hop!

Welcome to the Sweet 'n Sassy Birthday Bash!! Today is Korin's birthday and we're celebrating by holding a blog hop where we'll show off lots of delightful Sweet 'n Sassy digi images, oodles of creative inspiration, and give away prizes!! If you started here first, please jump back to the Sweet 'n Sassy digi blog , the starting point, for details on the prizes. From there you can visit any of the design teams blogs, in any order, we're ALL giving away digital images during the blog hop! Sandy Deedee Nicole Lisa Korin Leah Ceal Darsie Janette Lorie Nancy Julie Tricia For my card I used the oh so sweet Cocoa Birthday image, which will be given away on the SNSS digi blog, paired with this sparkly fun birthday-themed paper from s.e.i. (purchased at Wholly Scrap). The prize for commenting on my blog is this adorable Milton Reading digi image!! Isn't he so sweet?? Enjoy our hop and all the pretty projects and cards you'll see along the way!! Be sure to leave comments on the blogs you visit so you'll be entered into the drawings. I'll announce my winner on Tuesday, April 6th!

Card Patterns Sketch Challenge

Just a quick post today...Too much to do today!! I've had this darling Sweet 'n Sassy image and sentiment sitting on my desk for weeks...just waiting for the right card and this week's Card Patterns sketch was a perfect fit! I paired my sweet pie image (found here) with some brand new Jillibean Soup paper, purchased at Wholly Scrap. I also added a few buttons and ribbon from Papertreyink. That's it for today folks - enjoy your weekend!!! PS - I had someone leave a comment on yesterday's post asking about the stamps that I used..Sorry for not sharing Sarosa!! Yesterday's tree image was from Impression Obsession, a set I purchased at Wholly Scrap. The moon was created using a 1 1/4" punch, which was set on the paper before I sponged ink over the entire piece. The scripture text was simply printed out on my laser printer and attached. Let me know if you have any other questions!!