Happy Birthday Jodi!!

We are having a VIRTUAL BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR JODI!!

She is part of the KL SNS Design Team and

 good friend.   So, Happy, happy birthday to you, Jodi!!

I hope you are enjoying your day and all of the great cards from the

KL SNS DT created specifically with YOU in mind!

Here is the line up if you would like to follow along with our

Birthday Blog Hop to the other DT members' blogs here:

Starts at the KL SNS DT Blog

Jacilynn

Joanna

Kathy

You are HERE!

Kristine

Inky Hugs and Happy Stampin!!

Kelly's 1-2-3 challenge

Hey there, Guys and Gals!!

This week, I am the one hosting another fun challenge this week

at KL Stampin N Scrappin's DT  blog! :)Yaaaay!

The challenge is a Recipe challenge of sorts in which you use items to create a card or altered item.  In this case, I called it a 1-2-3 challenge because you need to use the following:

1 image or sentiment (or both if you would like)

2 different patterned papers/designer papers

3 embellishments (different or the same but at least three)

Your Deadline: You must complete your creation and upload your link to Mister Linky on the KL Stampin N Scrappin Blog by Friday, April 9th at 12 midnight ET

If you add your photo to an on-line gallery, please use KLSNS24 so we can find your creations easier. 

Although there is a LOT more inspiration at the DT blog, you can see my creation here.  :)

Card Details:  Barely Sittin' image from High Hopes, Memento Ink, Copics, half pearls, Martha Stewart doily punch, scalloped border punch from SU!, Pretty in Pink cs, white cs, Sugar Rush DP and Two Scoops DP both from Basic Grey, white gel pen and sponged ballet blue and green galore from SU!

My card also qualifies for these challenges:
Limelight Paper Crafts -- sketch and rhinestones
WT264 - Way To Use It challenge at SCS -- sweet child image
S2G Papercrafting Contest -- anything goes

Inky Hugs and Happy Stampin!

His Love for Ewe and KLSNS challenge 21

Jacilynn is hosting this week's challenge at KL SNS blog, and it is a sketch challenge.

We'd love for you to play along with us by using the sketch below!

I created a couple of Christmas cards using the stamp His Love for Ewe, some BasicGrey designer paper, ribbon and buttons. The images are colored with prismacolor pencils and blended with gamsol then cut out and layered over the DP. They were very quick and easy, not so many layers, though, as I was trying to keep them a little more simple for shipping purposes.

Don't forget ... your deadline is Friday, March 19th at 12 midnight EST.
The prize? There will be blinky awards for the Top 3 best cards!

Rules: You may use any stamps or embellishments you would like, but if you have any of the products we carry at KL Stampin N Scrappin, we would love to see what you make with them!
Also, you may combine our challenges with other challenges, and just HAVE FUN! :)

If you upload to online galleries, please use the keywords KLSNS as well as KLSNS21. Be sure to leave your link in Mr. Linky on the KL SNS DT blog though.
And for some more inspiration from the KLSNS Design Team check out the DT blog!

While you are there --check out the link for the coupon codes

that you can use at KL Stampin N Scrappin store, too!

Hugs and Happy Stampin!

Challenge 20 "Button Down the Hatches" with KL SNS

Hey, it's . . . Saturday!! And Joanna is our hostess for this week!!

Joanna says -- Remember the old phrase, "March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb?" So . . . she wants us to "Button Down The Hatches 'cuz Winter is not quite done yet."

Your challenge is to use buttons on your card. Anywhere!

Although you are welcome to use ANY stamps that you own, we also want to remind you that KL Stampin N' Scrappin carries a variety of stamps from several fabulous stamp companies (BasicGrey, C.C. Designs, High Hopes, Stampavie, DRS and some Magnolias).

Go check out the new store front and see the NEW stamps available inside.

So, using this challenge I created one of my March birthday cards. I seem to know a lot of people who have birthdays in March including my husband, mother and son,

so believe me -- it is a busy time of year!!

I used one of the new High Hopes stamps created by Dustin Pike called Cherry Chip Chimp, colored with Copics, layered on the largest standard circle nestabilities dies and one of the label three dies. Then the DP in the background is Lime Rickey and JuneBug (since I was going for some bright colors). I really think this made a fun card with the bright cheery colors! :)

I continued the same pattern on the inside with matching pieces and couldn't resist making my own cherry accent with a couple of dark pink buttons and a piece of hemp cording colored dark green to look like a stem. The sentiment is Cherry on Top that matches the Chimp image from the front and a Happy Birthday sentiment from a Studio G set.

As always, you are free to combine your KL SNS challenge card with any other challenges. Don't forget ... your deadline is Friday, March 12th at 12 midnight EST. There will be blinky awards for the Top 3 best cards! We hope you can join us for some fun. Need more inspiration?!
Check out the rest of the design team at KL SNS DT blog.

Hope you can join us for a little Stampin' or Scrappin'! :)

P.S. -- Thanks to Jacilynn, I see my card also qualifies for a couple of other challenges this week:
Cupcake Craft Challenge
Double Dutch Challenge

KL SNS Challenge #16 "Poppin Up!"

Hey there, friends!! We are up to Challenge #16 over at KL Stampin N Scrappin's blog where the lovely Kristine has challenged us all to use a technique called Paper Tole. Well, I must say I had seen this before but didn't know the name. I first stamped the Baby Shower image 3 different times in which I paper peiced the baby's diaper and umbrella from the same piece of Sugar Rush paper, which I actually thought was more yellow than peachy colored until I placed it on top of the Barely Banana cs (Ooops . . . have I ever mentioned that I am color blind?! Yep, I am . . . SERIOUSLY. So if you see something odd, please tell me. I accept it as a handicap, but I refuse to give up my crafting. It just depends on what lighting it is in if I can figure it out or not). Then I stamped that little cutie on 2 pieces of whisper white so I could color him with my Copics. The oval was layered onto the scalloped oval (another piece of Sugar Rush paper) and popped up to keep the dimension more 3D on the image layer.

Also, I must say, I didn't think this out too well when I photographed this lovely pastel card on that bright red placemat (uggh shoulda Photoshopped that out). LOL Hang in there, as there are more closeup photos below in which I didn't use the placemat, so it's a little easier on your eyes.

Also these closeups were taken before I sponged on the blue sky.

can you see the popped up sections?! My camera seems to be on the fritz lately, so I will try
my best to get some better pics next post (pinky promise).

But hey, it's late . . . so these will have to do*wink* Now back to the card details . . . The CS is SU gable green and perfect plum to try and match the variegated colors in the ribbon. The green piece was put through the Big Shot with the numbers collage cuttlebug folder and layered on the perfect plum. Lastly, that sweet little baby buggy charm was added.

Well, it has been a bit of a crunch week without too much sleep. *sigh* and I have to get back up in about 6 hours to start working again, so I better get off of here and talk to y'all later.

Hope everyone has a great weekend . . . shoveling out? spending time with friends and family? Watching the Super Bowl? Well, be sure to squeeze in a little time to craft, and try your hand at Paper Tole so you can join us again this week at KL Stampin N Scrappin DT blog!! :)

Inky Hugs and Dream of Stampin . . . (that's what I hope to do) as it is off to bed for me . . .

Thanks for stoppin by!!

Challenge #13 at KL Stampin N Scrappin

Appreciate a Dragon Day is being celebrated with challenge #13 over at KL Stampin N Scrappin this week, and it is being hosted by Joanna Moore from Sitting on Pens.

For the challenge, I tried my first easel card and used one of the new Dustin Pike stamps from High Hopes stamps, colored with prisimacolor pencils and gamsol. I think it goes great with the "Tail Not Waggin" sentiment. I also paired him up with the Lime Rickey BasicGrey dp and then added some stitching (more practice required but not too bad).

If you have a dragon stamp, reptile stamp of some sort of reptile-like texture, come on over and join us at KL SNS DT blog for a fun challenge and see what the other design team members have come up with. If you need a dragon stamp, Dustin has some digis on his blog as well (click on the link in his name above). Please remember to tag your photo as KLSNS13 if you are playing along through SCS or PCP. Thanks!!

WAYS TO SAVE AT KLSNS: There's a GREAT SALE going on over at KLSNS right now. To make room for more High Hopes and other brands, we have all Magnolias marked down really low AND if you use the coupon code "maggies" at check out, you can get an extra 20% OFF all Magnolias in the store!! You can also get FREE Priority flat rate shipping on your order of $30 or more with coupon code JAN2010. Also new to the store is German Glass Glitter from Meyer Imports! You gotta click on the image to see the fine detail. Sooo pretty!

Happy Stampin N Scrappin,

Shepherd's Awe of the Sweet Savior

I am still behind with my Christmas cards, can you tell?! Well . . . with so many great stamps from High Hopes to choose from in the store, I don't mind creating more. I do usually have them all in the mail by now though, so I am a bit stressed about that. *sigh* This card was created with the Shepherd's Awe stamp, nestabilities, prismacolor pencils, Gamsol, sakura gel pen, liquid applique, and BG's Wassail paper (horded from last year . . . shhh).

This one I kept a little more CAS (clean and simple), but I am really thinking I need some white dots or doodles around those bashful blue circles, at least the scallops. :) The stamp on this card is Sweet Savior also from High Hopes. The paper is from the Eskimo Kisses pack, and the sentiment is from SU. I only used part of it on the outside, but the entire sentiment on the inside says "May the miracle of Christmas find you safe in the Peace of God, warm in the Light of Christ." I think with the sweet savior and the warmth of the lamb this sentiment works well. Let me know what you think. Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Stampin N Scrappin!! :)

Howdy Partner!!

Note: If you have been to the KL Stampin N Scrappin DT blog . . . sorry for the re-run. :)

Howdy Partner! High Hopes are HERE!! :)

and I will be adding more Christmas and winter ones very soon.

(so if there is one you really want, please let me know so I can add it to my order).

Okay, so the BasicGrey paper and Magnolias also came, and I had so many new things to play with, I didn't know where to start. I really wanted to dive into the new BasicGrey paper -- Eskimo Kisses, Indian Summer or Nook and Pantry, but I didnt' have much time this morning. You see I stayed up until about 3 a.m. getting envelopes ready to ship out this morning,

and then got back up at 7:30 to get my son around

(should be busy typing right now . . . shhh don't tell on me).

If you were waiting on an order, the shipments all arrived yesterday and they were on their way to you 8 a.m. EST this morning! Wooohooo! So, I had a card kit already to go with this cute Clarabelle and Riley stamp from a swap I had participated in, but I hadn't gotten a chance to make a sample card

like I usually do with the contents before sending it out.

So, here he is all decked out in green and blue (and yellow) with his favorite little calf.

I was so nervous about getting it done in time that I forgot the stars until I had it all together, so a little added distressing (me and the paper) trying to get those puppies only through one layer as they wouldn't push through all 3 layers. In case you are wondering, they aren't brads. I picked up some of the stars and hearts a while back when they were on clearance. They have prongs on the back like the items you would use in a Be-Dazzler (?sp). They work great when you remember them on the first layer. LOL Just pop them through the paper and fold over the prongs and you are set. They stay rather flat then too.

These are all of the Copic colors I used
(need some more shades of blue to add to my Copic collection though).

Thanks for stopping by and Happy Stampin N Scrappin!

Hugs,

Lots Happenin' at KL Stampin' N Scrappin'

Oh my gosh, there has been so much going on behind the scenes at KL Stampin N Scrappin that I am dizzy and a bit giddy with excitement! The newest Magnolia order is on its way. The BasicGrey is on its way. I am excited about adding High Hopes stamps, too, but have only had about 5 items ordered for them so far. So . . if you are interested in something from High Hopes that isn't shown in our store inventory, please let me know, and I can add it. I would like to send Bethany a big ole first time order from KL Stampin N Scrappin, but I don't want to hold onto a lot of the older stamps if you already have them too. (watch for a new release coming between November or January from HH too).
This page was created for a circle journal in which a group of good friends from over at SCS and myself have been participating for a while now. This year we are to decorate the folder pages to show our stampin' style and a little bit about ourselves. Well, my son is a very big part of my life, so this page was about him. All the time growing up Cody would stick salamanders or tiny toads/frogs in his pocket and everyone said he was "all boy," so although we have never had a lizard this Edwin reminds me of him. Also the Lime Rickey paper is perfect for boys and bright colors, right?!

This page was created with the Clarabelle and Riley stamp, but I just had to cut out Clarabelle (sorry girl) and add an alpaca since they are another big part of our lives (although we don't care for them on a daily basis as the farm is at my parent's home), we do LOVE to visit and take part when we can in shearing and showing, and watching a birth (when we can). I also used the Spots and Dots folder and rectangular nesties on this page. I kept the pages mostly flat so that they closed nicely in the book with all of our other goodies in there, so not too many embellishments here.

Also . . . we have surpassed the 15K mark according to our counter over at KL Stampin N Scrappin DT blog, and I am very proud to share a few goodies I got at Target the other day with 2 LUCKY WINNERS, so . . . head on over there by Monday night 12 ET for a chance to win this collection plus your choice of one of the Rachelle Anne Miller stamps that are in stock at the store.

Thank you for stopping by, and stay tuned for the details about the Design Team Tryouts coming soon, too! :)

Hugs,

High Hopes, Basic Grey, Magnolias

(Please note: The card was created by Kristine Breach and not me . . .

I apologize for any confusion, but as she is on my design team,

I have used it here to show you the stamp in color.)

I was sure busy stocking the store this week. Stop on by to see the new stuff I will be ordering in this month and save some for yourself today!! :)

There will be new Magnolias (Little Yummy for your Tummy collection), some older Magnolias because I had a request (2008 Halloween ones), new Basic Grey collections, and new to our store -- High Hopes!!

The Magnolias are always AT LEAST 10% off and some are up to 35% off! The coupon code for this month is SAVE5, which you can use on any order over $30 for $5 off, and last but not least, do you like the new Eerie paper from BasicGrey?!

Well . . . if you order one of the Magnolia Halloween stamps in the store and another $15 in orders, I will add a pack of Eerie paper to your shipment for free!! (yep, that's right FREE). It won't show up on your order, and don't click on it unless you want more than one, but I will add it when I package your stuff.
So stop on by and see what's going on at KL Stampin N Scrappin! You will be glad you did.

Wishing you sunny days and High Hopes stamps!!

This card was created for the High Hopes Guest Designer challenge ( I know I am busy, but shhhh, I will FIND the time if they call on me). lol

I used this Time Well Spent image sent to me by my dear friend, Lena, cut out and embossed with my curved rectangles nestabilities, then layered on shades of blue cs (bordering blue, brilliant blue, and bashful blue). The DP is from Australia from my dear friend, Marcia, and the ribbon behind is from my stash. The cute little green charm is shrink plastic stamped with the fish from the retired SU Angler set, then colored green from behind to make it show up more.

Lastly, just had to show you the last card I made before Valentine's Day. This sweet little Tilda with Tag was beggin' to be colored and used with my new bouquet of roses stamp (from Summer at Roses on Paper). She has lots of stamps that work great with our Magnolias. Check out her store and let her know Kelly from KL Stampin N Scrappin sent ya.

Hope everyone has a TERRIFIC Valentine's Day!! :)

Hugs,

These beautiful images and snowman card arrived a few days ago from my Secret Santa. Quite a few of us, about 84 I believe, are participating in a secret santa swap on splitcoaststampers. I received these as a preview of the great items to come. The card is so beautiful with many layers and pretty pinks and blues to go with the green of the typical Christmas colors. I LOVE the untraditional soft subtles added to this card and the snowflake background from the CB embossing folders is perfect as well. (btw, I sell them at my store for anyone interested click on the link on the word snowflake). I can't wait to get coloring some of those High Hopes images as well. I don't know for sure who they are from, as we don't reveal that until our packages are opened on December 13, but I do see a Wilmington, Mass. return address and postal stamp :) I am very excited, because I also received my package today (but have to be a good girl until Dec 13 or Lena and Ms. Audrey Ann will be mad at me).

Next is a card from my dear friend, Chris Sather from Canada!! She has sent out her Christmas cards already in anticipation of arrival before the Christmas season is fully upon us. Great job on this beauty, Chris. Her coloring and shading is terrific on this adorable High Hopes image, don't ya think?! Pretty reds and greens, too!

Thanks, ladies, for starting off my Christmas season with these beautiful handmade gifts!!

Some cards from my friends and more blog candy

Some more blog candy can be found here -- http://shellyslittlecraftspace.blogspot.com/ Check out Shelly's little craft space for a chance to win some really great stuff, and she is pulling a winner the same day as me (now that will be an easy day to remember, huh?!)


Here are some cards from my dear friends, Chris and Kristine! I received this one a couple of days ago. I really LOVED this card when I saw it on Chris' blog-- Catt's Scratching Post. It is a sweet giraffe from High Hopes. I so love their stamps but have been hesitant to purchase any right away. :)
The second one was created by Kristine from Ink Something. I am not sure the stamp company of this one, but I love the light colors she used. Thanks Kristine for the added goodies, too. (some Sugar Nellie images were included too). Ohh, you girls are so sweet! Thank you!! :) Don't forget about my blog candy going on below for my Blogaversary celebration!! You must comment in the post that says Blogaversary to win. Other details for added chances to win are at the end of that blog. Good luck, and thanks for stopping by!! :)