*if you're hopping along in order, then you should have arrived here from Spectrum Noir*

Welcome to a VERY, VERY special blog hop honoring the wonderful magazine, Paper Crafts and Scrapbooking. You may or may not have heard that the February 2015 issue will be the very last one :(  I, including hundreds, even thousands, of others were very shocked and saddened by this devastating news.

The amazing community that has been created because of this publication has made such an impact on my crafting life. Even though I've never even met in person any of you associated with the magazine, or any other crafters in this community that share my passion (ok ok, obsession!) for cardmaking/stamping/etc, I've learned soooo much from YOU! Because of you, I want to be better at what I do!

With that said, I want to first thank everyone at PC&S for all your hardwork, inspiration, and encouraging words along the way. As one door closes, may bigger and better doors open for each and every one of you!! I look forward to following your journeys through the new doors. And always remember.....You will be Forever Fabulous! ;)

The next stop is Asty Purbasari! If you want to start at the beginning, head over to Jennifer McGuire's blog. Enjoy the rest of the hop! 

Supplies: 
Stamps: PTI - Fancy That; Altenew - Sohcahtoa (sentiment)
Cardstock: Stampin' Up! - Basic Black; Strathmore Watercolor paper
Ink: Staz-On - Black
Other: Tim Holtz Distress Markers, PTI Rainstones & Twine, Foam Tape

My attempt at Gallery Idol 2011...

Good morning!

I've been eager to share a very special card I made recently for a chance at Paper Crafts Gallery Idol 2011. The top 20 finalists were announced yesterday on the PC blog, but unfortunately I was not one of them. It was my first attempt at this, and with 1600+ entries, there were some awesome submissions!! Check out the list of finalists, and get ready to vote starting Monday for your gallery idol!

The theme was Congrats and I really wanted to think outside the box for this one. Well, I think I accomplished that goal! What do you think?!?! I would LOVE to hear your comments!

I chose to do a non-traditional shape - A BABY BIB! I hand-drew the shape on cardstock, cut it out, and traced it again on Bashful Blue cardstock, and cut out a border from that as the trim for the bib. I'm not gonna lie...it was pretty tedious, but I think well-worth the finished product! I also made a little pocket on the front (you know how a lot of those baby bibs have one so it catches the extra food, lol) for a place to put a smaller card for the recipient's message.

I hope you have enjoyed this! Just a reminder that I have 3 more posts until my 100th post BLOG CANDY GIVEAWAY! :)

Supplies:

Stamps: DeNami - Polka Dot Elephant, Polka Dot Background, Congratulations Script, Giraffe

Cardstock: PTI - White, Stampin' Up - Bashful Blue, Mellow Moss, Pretty in Pink
Ink: SU - Bashful Blue, Mellow Moss, Pretty in Pink, Apricot Appeal, Whisper White

Other: PTI - Medium Scallop Border die; Divine Twine; SU Corner Rounder Punch; Buttons

I'm Going To Be...

PUBLISHED!!!!

I am absolutely, super psyched about this! I made a goal for this year to get at least one card published in a magazine, and it's finally happened! (well, almost)

Here's the deets.

Magazine: Paper Crafts

Issue: A Card A Day

Date of Release: November 8, 2011

# of my Cards Chosen: TWO!

My Reaction to the INCREDIBLE news: YIPPEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

As much as I hate winter and the cold weather, I can't wait till November!  :D

Paper Crafts Color Inspiration Challenge #2

It's Friday! Woo hoo! Let the weekend begin! This simple, one layer card is for the Paper Crafts Color Inspiration Challenge #2. All stamps are PTI...I ordered a bunch of stuff that came on Monday and I've been in heaven playing with my new goodies! ;-) Thanks for taking a peek!

Supplies:

Stamps: Papertrey Ink - Background Basics: Diamonds, Simply Stationery, Banner Builder

Cardstock: Stampin' Up - Kraft, Mellow Moss

Other: Prima Flower, PTI Button, Twinery Twine