Hello There

My whole family has been sick and it has really hit us hard for a few days...but I still wanted to say:


Oh, and if you haven't seen this yet...I hope you'll check it out - something pretty exciting (if I do say so myself).



Thanks for visiting today!

Supplies:
Cardstock: Kraft Outlet (Ivory, Kraft); Bazzill (Cool Cantaloupe);
Chipboard: Kraft Outlet;
Stamps: Market Street Stamps (Vintage Wallpaper, Slow Movin'); Hero Arts (Frame);
Ink: Tsukineko (Night Sky);
Tape: Pink Paislee (Teal Grid);
Cord: Darice (Paper Jewelry Cord);
Flower: Maya Road (Cream Resin Flower);
Vintage: Etsy (Blue Flocked Ribbon);
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors); Martha Stewart/EK Success (Scoring Board);

Thinking of You

I'll let the pictures do the talking today...




Supplies:
Cardstock: Bazzill (Raven);
Patterned Paper: Hambly (ATC Patchwork);
Rubons: Basic Grey (Thinking Of You);
Accent: Bazzill (Sophia Vintage button);
Other: Black tulle;
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors); Martha Stewart/EK Success (Scoring Board);

Blog Hop {The Twinery & The Greeting Farm}

The Introduction:
If you are hopping along with us on The Twinery and The Greeting Farm blog hop today: You should have come here from Tracey Pickersgill's blog. If you did, you are in the right place! Welcome!
If you aren't already a follower, I'd love to have you follow my blog!

If you are one of my regular readers: Thanks for coming back! I love having you! Please join along in the hop - you can start at The Twinery's blog.

The Greeting Farm first sprouted into the stamping world in 2008 as a small dream and has cultivated into something wonderful because of wonderful customers like you! With three years of farm-fresh images under their belt, TGF is going strong and love brings you fun-loving, animated characters, including the best-selling "Anya" line. The Greeting Farm brings you cute, charismatic images that are LOADS of fun to COLOR! There is truly something for EVERYONE on the Farm and we are so glad to be teaming up with the Twinery today!

As for The Twinery, their twine is made from 100% cotton, it's eco-friendly and made in the USA. Whether you're gift wrapping, crafting or tying up baked goods to give to a friend, this TOP quality baker's twine adds a fresh, yet nostalgic look to any project at hand! The Twinery's twine comes in 14 delicious colors and is uniquely twisted against a bright white hue, creating an eye-popping burst of color and a creative embellishment! It has lots of color which lends to a fun, candy-striped look.

The Prizes:
There are TWO prize packs up for grabs -
The Greeting Farm is giving away their ENTIRE November release EARLY to one lucky winner- that is four stamps in all and EARLY nonetheless!


The Twinery is giving away one “COLORFUL BUNCH” sampler pack!



The Details:
Leave a comment on each blog along the hop. The winners will be chosen randomly from all comments on the manufacturer blogs AND the designer blogs.

Blog comments close on Sunday, October 23rd at 5pm {CST}.

The Project:


I created this card by stamping the "Piper" stamp from The Greeting Farm multiple times onto basic white cardstock.

I colored the lower portion of the stamped images using Copic markers and then punched them out using a square squeeze punch from Fiskars.


I chose four colors of The Twinery's twine to match the images - Maraschino, Mandarin, Peapod, and Caribbean.

I wrapped the card with the twine, added the image blocks using dimensional adhesive, and ended up with a clean and simple (and fun!) card.



Thanks for stopping by today!

The Next Stop:
Denice Bartucci's blog

Supplies:
Twine: The Twinery (Maraschino, Mandarin, Peapod, Caribbean);
Stamps: The Greeting Farm (Piper);
Ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black);
Markers: Copic (E000, E00, E53, BG15, G07, R27, YR68, C0);
Cardstock: Georgia Pacific (White);
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors, Square Squeeze Punch); Martha Stewart/EK Success (Scoring Board);

It's The Most Wonderful Time...

***Looking for my post for the The Twinery & Sweet N Sassy Stamps blog hop? Look HERE***

***Looking for my Halloween banner post for Authentique Paper? Look HERE***


Have you begun to think about your holiday cards yet this year?
Yes, it's still October, but if you've gone out shopping surely you've seen the festive displays.
Red and green is in almost every store and all the holiday decorations are being set out - Christmas is coming up on us quick!

If you are looking for some great holiday cards with only a little bit of effort, be sure to check out the great deals at Shutterfly.
They offer various types of Christmas cards, holiday cards, and even thank you cards (great for after the holidays!)...and so much more!

I love the idea of the flat stationery cards - they would be great for displaying on the fridge or for hanging and displaying them with other Christmas cards.


{And of course they will look even better with photos of your family than they do with pictures of those strangers!}

I placed an order with Shutterfly for some cards last year and they are very nicely done and high quality...and Shutterfly was very kind in working with me to correct a color error on my first batch.

If you'd like to get 25 FREE holiday cardsfrom Shutterfly be sure to leave a comment here.
Shutterfly is allowing me to give away a code for 25 FREE cards...for 3 winners!

{I will leave this giveaway open until Sunday, November 6th at midnight PST. Winners will be posted after that date.}

Halloween Banner {Authentique Paper & Glue Arts}

***Looking for my post for the The Twinery & Sweet N Sassy Stamps blog hop? Look HERE***

{As seen today on the Authentique Paper blog}




Hi!

Today I'd like to share with you a project I created using Authentique Paper's Glowing Collection with the help of some great adhesive products from Glue Arts.


I started out by cutting the base pieces for my banner from the Glowing Collection Foundations.
{Each piece started as a 4"x4" square, and then I trimmed it into a triangle.}


I used ExtremeTac Adhesive Squares to adhere the paper banner triangles to some canvas fabric (they definitely have an extreme hold...even on canvas!) and used my pinking shears to cut the canvas.


Each center letter is a sticker from the Glowing Classic Type and is adhered to a scalloped circle punched from the Luminous paper. This is all popped up on UCutIt.

I added some die cut embellishments from Glowing's Noteables, Icons, and Tabloids and some extra little sticker phrases from Diction. Some of the die cuts are adhered using Raisen's to add a bit of depth.


I added some touches of The Twinery's twine in Mandarin and Charcoal to finish it off.

My grandma recently broke her ankle and had surgery and is stuck in rehab for a few weeks, so I plan to send this to her (along with my card from the current color challenge) to add a little Halloween flair to her room.

Thanks for stopping by today!

Supplies:
Patterned Paper: Authentique Paper (Glowing - Foundations, Luminous);
Stickers: Authentique Paper (Glowing - Classic Type, Diction);
Die Cuts: Authentique Paper (Glowing - Noteables, Icons, Tabloids);
Adhesives: Glue Arts (ExtremeTac Adhesive Squares, Raisen's, UCutIt);
Twine: The Twinery (Charcoal, Mandarin);
Accents: Maya Road (Doilies - Kraft, Transparency);
Other: Canvas fabric; Safety pins; Mini wooden clothespins;
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors, Pinking Shears, Scalloped Circle Squeeze Punch); Tim Holtz (Tiny Attacher);

Blog Hop {The Twinery & Sweet N Sassy Stamps}

The Introduction:
If you are hopping along with us today: You should have come here from Jessica Fick's blog. If you did, you are in the right place! Welcome!
If you aren't already a follower, I'd love to have you follow my blog!

If you are one of my regular readers: Thanks for coming back! I love having you! Please join along in the hop - you can start at The Twinery's blog.

The Prizes:
The Twinery will give away to one winner:
One Ultimate Color Sampler Pack (retail value $25)


Sweet & Sassy Stamps will give away to one winner:
One Season of Change Stamp & Die Set (retail value $28)



The Details:
Leave a comment on each blog along the hop to be eligible to win.

Blog comments close on Saturday, October 22nd at 11:59pm (EST) and the winners will be announced Sunday, October 23rd on The Twinery's blog and the Sweet & Sassy Stamps blog.

The Project:


I started by stamping the image from the Birds & Roses Clear Stamp Set from Sweet & Sassy Stamps on basic white cardstock.

When I was browsing the Sweet & Sassy Stamps store this image just jumped out at me and I knew it would be so fun to color.


I colored it with Copic markers, cut it out, and added it to the front of my card which was wrapped with The Twinery's Maraschino and Cappuccino twine.

The Cappuccino twine from The Twinery is one of my favorites...it works so well as a great neutral accent.



Thanks for stopping by today!

The Next Stop:
Julia Aston's blog

Supplies:
Twine: The Twinery (Maraschino, Cappuccino);
Stamps: Sweet & Sassy Stamps (Birds & Roses - Clear Stamp Set);
Ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black);
Cardstock: Bazzill (Cardinal, Snow); Georgia Pacific (White);
Markers: Copic (BG000, E000, E25, E53, E57, R27, V000, YG03, YR12);
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors); Martha Stewart/EK Success (Scoring Board);

Challenge: Touch Twin & More

Happy Birthday Market Street Stamps!

Market Street Stamps is officially ONE YEAR OLD and let me tell you...
there is a BIG party goin' on!

If you haven't seen this yet, you really need to take a look:

The winner of this special Block Party will get:

a $50 MARKETplace credit every month for 12 months!

{That's a total of $600 in FREE stuff!}

And, of course, a December Guest Design spot, too!

There are many more exciting things going on - be sure to head on over to the Market Street Stamps blog to read all about it!


To celebrate the occasion, I've created this card using the Market Street Stamps Celebrate Cake stamp set:


I've had the incredible pleasure of being on the Market Street Stamps design team from the beginning, and I have loved every minute of it.

Their stamps are adorable, affordable, very high quality...and the people behind the scenes just put the cherry on top!

Happy birthday, Market Street Stamps!

Here's to many more!

Supplies:
Stamps: Market Street Stamps (Celebrate Cake);
Patterned Paper: Authentique Paper (Splendid 6x6 Bundle, Journey 6x6 Bundle, Blissful 6x6 Bundle);
Cardstock: Georgia Pacific (White);
Ink: Memento (Rich Cocoa);
Markers: Copic;
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors); Martha Stewart/EK Success (Scoring Board);

Diffused {Authentique Paper}

{As seen today on the Authentique Paper blog}


Authentique Paper is having another color challenge (starting today) - and here's the card I created using the color palette:


I used "Diffused" from Authentique Paper's Glowing collection for this card and accented it with green cardstock, ribbon, and a little bit of bling to round out the color palette.

Be sure to head on over to the blog to get yourself in on the challenge!


Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies:
Cardstock: Georgia Pacific (White); Core'dinations (Grassroots);
Patterned Paper: Authentique Paper (Glowing - "Diffused");
Ribbon: May Arts (Ribbon - Green);
Other: Prima (Sultan Gem - Green);
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors); Martha Stewart/EK Success (Scoring Board);

Falling Leaves Tags

I created this set of three tags using the Unity/Simple Stories Itty Bitty stamp "LIFE Bingo".

I stamped the bingo card in three colors of ink onto some patterned papers from the Basic Grey Basics {Manila} 6x6 pad.


I used a Fiskars Squeeze Punch to punch out the leaves from the stamped papers, adhered them to a tag-sized piece of kraft cardstock and then added a cute little canvas and pearl embellishment.


Quick and easy, and if I do say so myself...kinda cute. :o)

Thanks for stopping by today!

Supplies:
Cardstock: The Paper Company (Kraft);
Patterned Paper: Basic Grey (Basics - Manila 6x6 Pad);
Stamps: Unity (LIFE Bingo - Simple Stories Itty Bitty);
Ink: Tsukineko (Pink Grapefruit, Aegean Blue, Sea Breeze);
Pearls: KaiserCraft (Denim);
Other: Canvas fabric; Mini wooden clothespin;
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors, Leaf Squeeze Punch); Tim Holtz (Tiny Attacher); We R Memory Keepers (Corner Chomper - 1/2" Round);

Choose To Be Happy {Authentique Paper}

***Looking for my Swimming for Katie post? Look HERE***

{As seen today on the Authentique Paper blog}


For today's project I used the new Gathering collection from Authentique Paper.

The colors of this line are gorgeous, and the beautiful textured papers (even in the 6x6 Bundle!) make any project special.


I altered a clear paint can to create this "Choose To Be Happy" container.


Inside the container are round tags which can be used to write down some reasons to be happy.

You can write your own and pull them out as a reminder when you need a little pick me up...or you can pass out the tags around the Thanksgiving table and have every person write down one reason they are happy or thankful.


There are so many reasons to be happy.

What makes YOU happy?



Thanks for stopping by today!


Supplies:
Patterned Paper: Authentique Paper (Gathering - 6x6 Bundle);
Accents: Authentique Paper (Gathering - Elements);
Ribbons/Fibers: Kraft Outlet (Twill Tying Tape);
Other: Magic Mesh (Bronze Fine Weave); Tim Holtz (Mini Pin); Prima (Clear Paint Can);
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors, Round N Round Squeeze Punch - XL, Circle Hand Punch - 1/8");

Swimming For Katie {Blog Hop}

The Introduction:
If you are hopping along with the Swimming for Katie blog hop: you are in the right place! Welcome!
If you aren't already a follower, I'd love to have you follow my blog!

If you are one of my regular readers: Thanks for coming back! I love having you! Please join along in the hop - you can start at the i {heart} papers website.

The Details:
You can find:
• a complete list of blogs on the hop
• the background information {Katie's story}
• stamps and digi stamps for sale to benefit Katie and her family
...all on the i {heart} papers website.

{You can donate to the cause by using the button in my blog sidebar or by purchasing stamps here.}

The Project:


Katie's story truly touched me - I really can't express what I feel in words.

Katie - I wish you and your family as many precious moments together as possible.

{And I truly hope everyone who is hopping along today is donating if they are able.}



Thanks for stopping by today!

The Full List of Stops:
Ashley Harris
Clare Buswell
Jessica Diedrich
Lisa Somerville
Charlene Merrick
Eva Dobilas
Judy Rozema
Sharon Doolittle
Tifany DeGough <-- That's me!
Windy Robinson
Ashley Cannon Newell
Connie McCotter
Heidi Van Laar
Karen Maldonado
Lori Craig
Melissa Phillips
Tosha Leyendekker
Amy Kolling
Angela Thomas
Angelica Suarez
Angie Blom
Becky Oehlers
Betty Wright
Bev Gerard
Brenda Weaver
Carolyn King
Chari Moss
Charlene Driggs
Claire Brennan
Corinna McGregor
Craft Critique
Karen Hunsaker
Keely Yowler
Kelly Schirmer
Keri Lee Sereika
Kim Hughes
Kimber McGray
Kittie Caracciolo
Kristin Eberline
Wendy Price


Supplies:
Cardstock: Georgia Pacific (White); Bazzill (Tutu Pink);
Patterned Paper: Crate Paper (Emma's Shoppe - 6x6);
Stamps: Swimming For Katie stamp (Produced by i {heart} papers and Market Street Stamps)
Ink: Memento (Tuxedo Black);
Markers: Copic (C0, C3);
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors); Martha Stewart/EK Success (Scoring Board);

WINNER!

***Looking for my Authentique Paper & Unity Stamp Company blog hop post? Look HERE***

***Looking for my Operation Julie's Smile post? Look HERE***



Thanks to all who left comments for my week as the Growing In Unity gal...and a very special thanks to each of you who are followers of this blog.



I don't know what the odds are of a person being drawn twice in a row...but SHartl has done just that! You've won...again!
{You can thank random.org!}

SHartl, please send me an e-mail with your US mailing address so I can get your prize package out to you.
{You can find my e-mail address in my blog header or on my Blogger profile.}

{Winner will have 48 hours to contact me with their information. If they have not contacted me by that time, a new winner will be chosen.}

Blog Hop {Authentique Paper & Unity Stamp Company}

***Looking for my Operation Julie's Smile post? Look HERE***




The Introduction:
If you are hopping along with us today: You should have come here from Authentique Paper's blog. If you did, you are in the right place! Welcome!
If you aren't already a follower, I'd love to have you follow my blog!

If you are one of my regular readers: Thanks for coming back! I love having you! Please join along in the hop - you can start at the Authentique Paper blog.

Here's the full hop order for today:
Authentique Paper
Tifany DeGough <--- You are here!
Maria Gurnsey
Misty Buck
Lisa Arana
Cristine Redmond
Christi Snow
Brenda Smith
Eva Dobilas
Jeannie DeGruccio
Lisa Henke
Natalie Dever
Unity Stamp Company

The Prizes:
Authentique Paper is giving away 2 prize packs (one each for 2 winners) including a sampling of papers from each of the first 6 Authentique Paper collections and a sampling of the Free Bird Series!

Unity Stamp Company is giving away 2 prize packs (one each for 2 winners) including the complete set of Unity/Authentique co-brand stamps!

The Details:
Leave a comment on each blog along the hop. The winners will be chosen randomly from all comments on the manufacturer blogs AND the designer blogs.
{Winners must have a US/Canada address.}

Blog comments close on Monday, October 10th at 11:59pm (Pacific) and the winners will be announced Wednesday, October 12th on the Authentique Paper blog and the Unity Stamp Company blog.

The Project:

I created this card using Authentique Paper's Blissful 6x6 Bundle and the Authentique Paper & Unity Stamp Company co-brand Itty Bitty called "Go With Your Heart".


I stamped on white cardstock using watermark ink, then added black embossing powder. Once the embossing powder was set, I went over the image with chalk inks to give it some extra color.


I love the little hints of pink in the Blissful collection, and I chose inks for the image that would make those hints pop.

Thanks for stopping by today!

The Next Stop:
Maria Gurnsey's blog

Supplies:
Patterned Paper: Authentique Paper (Blissful - 6x6 Bundle);
Stamps: Unity Stamp Company (Go With Your Heart - Authentique Itty Bitty);
Cardstock: Bazzill (Blackbird);
Ink: Tsukineko (Mango Madness, Thatched Straw, Pixie Dust, Pink Grapefruit); VersaMark (Watermark);
Embossing Powder: American Crafts (ZING Embossing Powder - Black);
Ribbons/Fibers: American Crafts (Rose Ribbon - Black);Tim Holtz (Film Strip Ribbon);
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors); Martha Stewart/EK Success (Scoring Board);

Operation Julie's Smile {Blog Hop}

***Looking for my Growing in Unity post? Look HERE***



The Introduction:
If you are hopping along with us today: You should have come here from Stephanie Johnson's blog. If you did, you are in the right place! Welcome!
If you aren't already a follower, I'd love to have you follow my blog!

If you are one of my regular readers: Thanks for coming back! I love having you! Please join along in the hop - you can start at the Sweet Stamp Shop blog.

The Details:
You can find:
• a complete list of blogs on the hop
• a complete list of prize sponsors {There are over $2500 in prizes!}
• the background information {Julie's story}
...all on the Sweet Stamp Shop blog.

If there is anything you can do to help with a financial donation, please donate to the cause by using the button in my blog sidebar.
Any amount is appreciated and all donations will be eligible for prizes from a variety of sponsors.


The Project:

When creating this card I wanted to send a message especially to Julie...and what better way to say it than using this cute "Sending You Good Vibes" sentiment and guitar image from Market Street Stamps?


Not only do Julie and I share in our affiliation with Market Street Stamps, but I also serve on The Twinery's Design Team where Julie is the DT Coordinator and Designer. With this being the case, I knew I wanted to include The Twinery's twine on my card, so I wrapped the neck of the guitar with a sweet Cappuccino twine bow.


Julie - I hope this blog hop is extremely successful in helping you get the dental work done that you need. I wish you all the best!


Thanks for stopping by today!
{And don't forget to leave a comment to be entered for the giveaways!}

The Next Stop:
Hera Frei's blog


Supplies:
Cardstock: Georgia Pacific (White);
Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye (Stella & Rose - Hattie 6x6 Pad);
Stamps: Market Street Stamps (Hippie Chic);
Ink: Memento (Rich Cocoa);
Twine: The Twinery (Cappuccino);
Markers: Copic (E53, BG000, BG15);
Tools: Fiskars (Trimmer, Scissors); Martha Stewart/EK Success (Scoring Board);

{Touch Twin Color Challenge}