You're Grate

Happy Thursday, everybody!

The weekend is almost here.

Earlier in the week I made a card for the

Newton's Nook Inky Paws Challenge #6

And since I still had the Just Say Cheese stamp set

out on my desk, along with the perfect scraps for a second card,

I decided to go ahead and make another one.

I am a total cheese addict, so this set really speaks to my heart!

As soon as I saw these images, I knew they would be perfect 

for masking and stacking and coloring.

This card makes #12 in my 

Loads of Love 2014 Valentine Card Series.

I hope you enjoy the video!

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Takes A Long Time To Grow A Friend

Hey everybody! How are you today?

I'm super excited about the card I'm sharing today,

because it's an idea I've had in my mind for a while now.

This is card #12 in my Loads of Love 2014 Valentine Card Series

and this time I'm using some sweet images from Mama Elephant's

Tree Friends and Winter Wonderland to create a scene 

with Bambi the deer and Flower the skunk.

I was totally inspired by their gorgeous January Photo Challenge.

I hope you enjoy the video!

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Just In Queso You Didn't Know

Hey everyone!

I wanted to give you all an update on the

Cards From The Heart Drive benefitting St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

Since Winter will be shipping out the cards on January 31st,

I knew time was running out and I went ahead and 

shipped my package out this morning. 

All and all my kids and I made 117 cards!

And we had such a blast doing it. What a privilege to participate.

Since Valentine's Day is still over two weeks away,

I've decided to continue my Loads of Love 2014 Valentine Card Series

and just stockpile the extra cards for next year.

It never hurts to be ahead of the game!

So for today's card I was inspired by the current

Newton's Nook Inky Paws Challenge #6

I love the bright candy colors and since I recently picked up

my very first Newton's Nook stamp set, Just Say Cheese,

it seemed like the perfect opportunity to ink it up.

Also, because queso always means a party, 

I decided the mouse needed a hat, so I drew him a tiny sombrero.

Ole!

I hope you enjoy the video!

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You Make Life Sweeter

Happy Friday, friends!

Today I'm sharing another card in my 

Loads of Love 2014 Valentine Card Series

for the Cards for the Heart Drive benefitting St. Jude's.

I only have a couple more days to get as many cards in 

as I can, since the mailing deadline is January 31st.

I've cut, scored and folded 102 blank cards for my kids

and I to color in this weekend -- after I stamp all the images

and sentiments, that is. :)

I love getting my kids involved in awesome causes like this one,

and I love that my kids love that I get them involved!

It's a special family time when you're doing an act of kindness together.

So here's card #9 in my series, using two stamp sets from Wplus9,

The Birds And The Bees and Heartfelt Mix.

I hope you enjoy!

Please don't forget to like, comment and subscribe! :)

Bee Mine

Hello everyone!

Popping in today to share card #8 in my 

Loads of Love 2014 Valentine Card Series 

for the Cards From The Heart card drive benefitting

the kids at St. Jude's children's hospital.

I used Lawn Fawn's "Bee Mine" stamp set

to create my card and colored it with my Spectrum Noirs,

and added some stickles for extra fun.

I hope you enjoy!

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You're My Lucky Charm

Hey everyone!

Today I want to introduce you to card #7 in my 

Loads of Love 2014 Valentine Card Series,

which are all going to the Cards From The Heart Drive

which benefits the kids at St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

If you get a chance to make a few extra valentines this year,

please do send them in make the day extra special for these kids.

They deserve it.

So for this card, I was inspired by the current

Mama Elephant January Challenge, which I am super stoked about.

If you watched my latest haul video, you know that I have

simply fallen in love with Mama Elephant stamps and dies.

I decided to ink up the super adorable Love Quotes 

and used the matching dies to create my card and dressed it up 

with some beautiful sequins from Pretty Pink Posh.

I used this month's inspiration photo as my guide.

Enjoy the video!

Sent With Love

Hey everyone!

Today I'm here with a sneaky peek of the new additions 

to the Bebunni line at Crafter's Companion, Love and Baby.

I chose to use one of the Love sets since it goes so well

with my Loads of Love 2014 Valentine Card Series

which benefits the Cards From The Heart Drive 

for St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

I hope you're getting some cards made too!

I used Spectrum Noirs BG1, BG2, BG3, BG4, PP1, PP2, 

DR3, DR5, DR7, BT1, BT2, BT3, BT4 and BT5

on SN Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock. 

I hope you enjoy the video!

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Smile Crocodile

Hey all!

I know I've been doing a ton of posting lately,

but that's because I'm working hard on those cards

for the kids at St. Jude's Children's hospital

through the Cards For The Heart Drive.

I highly encourage you to participate!

So this makes the 5th installment in my 

Loads of Love 2014 Valentine Card Series.

I'm really trying my best to bring awareness to the drive

through these videos and help make Valentine's Day

a little more special for those kids this year.

Today I used Lawn Fawn's Critters Down Under

along with some Lawn Fawn and MFT dies.

I'm also showing you how to do this fun bokeh technique

that I hope you'll really enjoy.

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Like Milk and Cookies

Hi there!

Hoping you all had a productive Monday yesterday. :)

I have Mondays off and I love it!

There's no better way to start off the week than by getting crafty.

I was able to knock out another card for the

Cards for the Heart Drive benefitting the kids at St. Jude's.

I highly encourage you all to participate in this awesome cause

and brighten some smiles this Valentine's Day.

Please be sure to click on the link and read the requirements.

There's just a few, but they are so important!

I had a little issue today - after zooming in for the coloring portion 

of the video, I forgot to zoom out!

The way my tripod sits, the camera display is above my head,

so I didn't see it, and much of the video is filmed

really up close and personal. ;)

I do apologize sincerely and will be better about 

double-checking in the future.

Luckily, I still managed to catch most of it on film.

I hope you enjoy it anyway.

Have an awesome day!

And please don't forget to like, comment and subscribe!

Swept Off My Feet

Hello everyone! 

I'm still working hard to make cards for the 

Cards from the Heart Drive that collects handmade 

valentines for the kids at St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

Today I was inspired to play along with the current

Paper Smooches Sparks Challenge: Anything Goes.

I used sets Squeaky Clean and Many Thanks

and colored them in with my Spectrum Noir markers

BG1, BG2, BG3, BG5, BG6, BG7, DR5, DR7 and TB2.

It's also the next installment in my Loads of Love

2014 Valentine Card Series.

I hope you enjoy! 

Please don't forget to like, comment and subscribe!

Big Hugs

Hey everyone! 

Today I made another card for the  

Cards From The Heart Card Drive which collects

handmade valentines for the kids at St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

It's a cause that is near and dear to my heart and I hope

you'll consider making a few extra cards for the drive.

See all the details at the link above.

My card is using the adorable

 Souffle The Duck "Say It With Flowers"

from Crafter's Companion and colored in with my

Spectrum Noir  markers in shades

LY1, LY2, LY3, OR1, OR2, DR3, DR5, and DR7 

on SN Ultra Smooth Premium White cardstock.

It's also the second installment in my Loads of Love

2014 Valentine Card Series.

I hope you enjoy it!

Please don't forget to like, comment and subscribe!

Season's Givings Blog Hop

Happy New Year! 

And welcome to the Season's Givings blog hop! 

This is a very special blog hop because it is a tribute

to our blog readers who have shown their love and support

throughout the entire year of 2013.

As a thank you, EVERY PERSON ON THIS HOP

WILL BE HOSTING A GIVEAWAY.

You read that right.

At every single stop there are prizes to be won.

Before I get to mine, I just want to take a quick moment 

to share a little bit of my card making style

for those of you who may be new to my blog.

And just a recap for the rest of you. :)

Here are a few of my favorite cards of 2013

Kelly Marie's Birthday Card

SSS Exclusive Pop-Up Lemonade Stand

Garden Fairy

Hoppy Birthday

Where Flowers Bloom

My Zadie Girl

Here's my most recent card, which is the 1st installment 

in my 2014 Valentine Card video series.

And here's the video.

Click the YouTube icon on the bottom right

to watch it there in HD.

I would love for you to like, comment and subscribe!

I can't tell you how much all of your comments

and support have meant to me this year!

I appreciate each and every one of you so very much.

Here's my giveaway:

It includes:

1 MME "Love Me" 6x6 paper pad

10 each red, pink, and white heart-shaped doilies

1 pack K&Co epoxy valentine stickers

1 roll gray and white striped wash tape

"Love You Tons" stamp set from Lawn Fawn

"Love You Tons" die set from Lawn Fawn

And I included a video showcasing everything in detail.

Two things are required to enter:

1. be a follower of my blog

2. leave a comment on this post

Deadline is January 5th, 2014 11:59 PM EST.

Winner will be announced January 6th here on my blog.

Please don't forget to leave comments at every stop

along the way so you have the most chances to win! 

Here's the entire Season's Givings blog hop list.

It's a long one, but just think of all the chances to win!

Happy hopping!

Lawn Fawn

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Sharon Harnist  

Amy Tsuruta 

 Beth Pingry  

Becky Oehlers

 Angie Blom  

Julia Stainton

 Sharon Johnson

 Michelle Woerner 

 Cindy Lawrence 

 Lori Tecler 

 Daniela Dobson 

 Savitri Wilder 

 Theresa Momber 

Giovana Smith 

 Kimberly Crawford

 Maria Levine  

Colleen Schaan 

 Lydia Fiedler 

 Kelly Klapstein 

 Kim Kesti  

Laura Williams  

Shanna Vineyard 

  Jennifer Gallacher  

Heather Pulvirenti  

Stacey Schafer 

 Leigh Penner  

AJ Otto 

 Teri Anderson 

 Julie Overby 

 Margie Higuchi 

 Jimmi Mayo 

 Tenia Nelson  

Lee Ann Barrett  

Iwona Palamountain   

Kim Jackson  

Linda Lucas 

 Sarah Gough 

 Dina Kowal 

 Elena Roussakis 

 Lisa Henke 

 Jodi Collins 

 Joanne Basile 

 Melanie Muenchinger 

Darsie Bruno  

Libby Hickson 

  Dana Joy  

Jody Morrow 

 Heather Campbell 

 Savannah O'Gwynn 

 Lee Murphy 

 Lisa Arana  

  Jocelyn Olson 

Isha Gupta 

 Piali Biswas 

 Ashley Harris 

 Bunny Vance 

  Anabelle O'Malley 

Andrea Murdock 

 Stephanie Muzzulin  

Alyssa Bennett 

 Christiana Reuling (me)

 Laurel Seabrook 

Melody Rupple

Emily Branch

Megan Hoeppner