Stamper's Dream & Friends Blog Hop

Good morning!  Today I have the pleasure of joining the Dream Team at Stamper's Dream for the Stamper's Dream & Friends Blog Hop!!  I am honored that Michelle invited me to participate. . .thanks, Michelle! 

For my card, I used the adorable Tree Swing Cling Stamp from Stampendous.  I paired the stamp up with some Hello Luscious paper from Basic Grey.  I colored the image using Copic markers and added some bling from Kaisercraft and drew a frame with a pen and ruler. 

Here is the list of everyone who is participating in today's hop.  Be sure and visit each blog to see some amazing eye candy!  There is even a prize hidden along the hop (pictured below), so be sure and leave comments for a chance to win!   Michelle will announce which designer had the hidden blog candy, and the winner of the blog candy the evening of Thursday, June 16, so check back to see if it's YOU!

Debbie Olson
Becca Feeken
Michelle Rodgers
Laurie Schmidlin
Amy Sheffer
Denise Marzec
Tosh Leyendekker
Mona Pendleton
Cindy Lawrence
Silke Ledlow
Arlene Cuevas
Charmaine Ikach  --> you are here!  :)
Mariana Grigsby
Lea Lawson
Joan Ervin
Teresa Kline
Jeanne Streiff
Kellie Fortin
Christina Fischer
Jo Thompson

Thanks for stopping by and happy hopping! 

Warm Thoughts

This time of year, I'm always looking for ideas for "little somethings" I can give to people just to say thanks and that I appreciate them. This year, for the first time, we interact with 3 crossing guards on our way to school every day. I thought something like this would be perfect for a crossing guard! I wish I could have the hot cocoa already made and hand them a warm mug as we pass, but this will have to do! LOL

I used the Something Sweet set from Just Rite Stampers. You can find it (and many other Just Rite products) at Stamper's Dream. I colored the image using Copic markers. The "folder" was made using a 4.25"x11" piece of cardstock and folding to make the pocket. I punched holes on either side and threaded ribbon to hold the pocket together. Simple, but cute I think. Thanks for stopping by today! Have a wonderful day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Something Sweet (JustRite Stampers); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Creamy Caramel (SU); Paper- Colorful Christmas (My Mind's Eye), Dark Chocolate (PTI), Prism; Accessories- Copic markers, circle and scallop circle punches (Marvy Uchida); Finished pocket measures 5.5"x4.25"

Friends

Here's a cute little card using the Friendship set from Just Rite Stampers. I got this set at Stamper's Dream and it's out of stock right now, but there are LOTS of other wonderful JustRite products at Stamper's Dream. There are a lot of holiday sets that are perfect for cards or gifts! Don't forget to check out the Sales & Specials section while you're there! Michelle also has LOTS of new stuff, so you don't want to miss the New Arrivals section!

Well, today is Savannah's second day home from school. It breaks my heart because today she was supposed to go on a field trip and RIDE THE BUS! She was so excited to ride the bus (we walk to school). She came down with a fever on Saturday, so she missed a birthday party she was invited to on Sunday, now two days of school and the field trip. It looks to just be a cold with all her sneezing, but the fever worried me. It was much better last night, but she's supposed to be fever-free for 24 hours before sending her back to school. Being sick stinks. . .especially when your child feels well enough to want to do what she normally does. Hopefully she won't remember that today was her field trip because I know she'll be really upset when I have to tell her she can't go. :( Thanks for stopping by today. Hope you have a wonderful day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Friendship set (Just Rite Stampers); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Crushed Curry (SU); Paper- Kitchen Spice (Bo Bunny), Prism; Accessories- Plain Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Copic markers, ribbon (May Arts); Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"

Let Your Dreams Grow

For my card today, I used the Friendship Borders and Centers set from JustRite Stampers paired with some paper from the Indian Summer Fall Stack from Die Cut With a View. To create the frame, I stamped the JustRite border in Wild Wasabi ink and then punched it out with a Giga scallop punch. I colored the tree with markers, cut it out and attached it over the stamped image of the tree. You can find this set as well as many other JustRite products at Stamper's Dream. Michelle is always adding NEW stuff to the store, so check out the New Arrivals section as well as the Sales and Specials! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Friendship Borders and Centers (JustRite Stampers); Ink- Wild Wasabi (SU), Onyx Black (Tsukineko); Paper- Wild Wasabi, Choc. Chip (SU), Indian Summer Fall Stack (DCWV); Accessories- Choc. Chip grosgrain (SU), Giga Scallop circle and Mega circle punches (Marvy Uchida); Finished card measures 4.25"x5.5"

Sweet Treats

Here's a cute little paint can filled with peppermints that I made using the Something Sweet Borders and Centers as well as the Holiday Demi Phrases from JustRite. The two demi phrases I used are "Warm Winter Wishes" and "From your Secret Santa". I love how you can interchange the different phrases to create your own message. This clear paint can was a can that some prima flowers came in, so it was nice to be able to re-purpose it!

You can find these and many other JustRite stamps at Stamper's Dream! Thanks for stopping by today! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Something Sweet Borders & Centers, Holiday Demi Phrases (JustRite Stampers); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Melon Mambo (SU); Paper- Melon Mambo (SU); Accessories- Crushed Curry marker (SU), Regal Rose grosgrain (SU), circle and scallop circle punches (Marvy Uchida)

Flower Soft October Challenge

The Flower Soft October Challenge theme was Halloween. I thought quite a bit about what to do with that theme and I ended up using some embossing. I used the Haunted Halloween Cuttlebug folder for the background. Then I used the Calendar Borders & Centers from JustRite Stampers. The frame had leaves circling "October", so I used Autumn Flower Soft to cover the leaves. I think the Autumn mix is my favorite. . .at least right now! :) I also added some chipboard numbers to mark the date of Halloween. For finishing touches, I added the ribbon and faux stitching.

Be sure to stop and see what the rest of the Flower Soft Design Team created using the Halloween theme:

Jennifer Buck
Niki Estes
Carole Burrage
AJ Otto
Sharon Johnson
and October guest Jeanne Streiff!

Thanks for stopping by! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Calendar Borders and Centers (JustRite Stampers); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Paper- True Black, Orange Zest (PTI); Accessories- Autumn Flower Soft, ribbon (Darice), white gel pen, Haunted Halloween Cuttlebug folder (Provocraft); Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"

Happy Birthday, Savannah!

Today Savannah is 6 years old! I know I say this with each kid's birthday, but I can't believe she's six already! She looked like such a big girl this morning as she got ready for school and was so excited to share the treats we'd made for her class.

I got out my 2 3/8" Wood Stamper with Bonus Font and Center as well as my Celebrations Demi Phrase set to stamp the Happy Birthday To You Savannah. You can find both of these JustRite sets at Stamper's Dream. We colored the cupcakes with markers and added glue to the tops and dunked them in Dazzling Diamonds glitter. We added Dew Drops for the cherries and then added them to the toppers of the treat bags. Savannah always loves stuffing the treat bags and then adding the toppers. She couldn't wait to give them out to her class. . .and I can't wait until she gets home so I can ask how they liked them! :)

Trick or Treat

As I was leafing through my last Stampin' Success magazine, I really liked the "A la card" layout and thought it would work well with this Witch Way to the Treats set from JustRite Stampers. I only used the centers for the "background" piece. Then I sponged around the stamped images. The finishing touch was the ribbon and the Trick or Treat tag.

You can find this set along with LOTS of other JustRite products at Stamper's Dream. Thanks for stopping by and have a great day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Witch Way to the Treats (JustRite Stampers); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Crushed Curry (SU); Paper- Crushed Curry, Basic Black (SU); Accessories- Copic markers, circle and scalloped circle punches (SU), ribbon (May Arts); Finished card measures 4.25"x5.5"

Christmas JustRite

Here are a couple of super simple, but elegant cards just for Christmas. If you're like me, your Christmas card list is pretty long, so you can't spend tons of time on each card. Using some of my JustRite Christmas sets has made that possible.

For this first card, I used the Christmas Joy set from JustRite Stampers. I paired it up with some metallic paper and a Sizzix snowflake embossing folder to keep it simple, but pretty.

For my second card, I used the A Merry Little Christmas set, also paired with some embossing. I used the Lace Tree Cuttlebug folder for this one. It makes a great background image to be paired with a sentiment.

You can find both of these JustRite sets at Stamper's Dream, along with lots of other JustRite products! Keep your Christmas cards quick and simple! Thanks for stopping by. Hope you're having a great weekend! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- A Merry Little Christmas, Christmas Joy (JustRite Stampers); Ink- Versamark, Onyx Black (Versafine), Plum Pudding (PTI); Paper- Metallic Stack (DCWV), white (Georgia-Pacific); Accessories- circle and scallop circle punches (Marvy Uchida), Plain and Scallop Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders), ribbon (Darice), Snowflake embossing folder (Sizzix), Lace Tree Cuttebug folder (Provocraft); Finished cards measure 5.5"x 4.25"

Lift Your Spirits

Here's a cute little image and sentiment that are perfect for making someone smile. This is the Rocco Reach cling stamp by Stampendous. Isn't he a cute little raccoon? I used some paper from the Indian Summer Fall Stack for my card. I colored Rocco in with Copic markers. I added some paper piercing and faux stitching along with some Chocolate Chip grosgrain.

You can find this stamp at Stamper's Dream! Thanks for stopping by today and have a great day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Rocco Reach (Stampendous); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Paper- Indian Summer Fall Stack (DCWV), Dark Chocolate (PTI); Accessories- Choc. Chip grosgrain (SU), corner rounder, paper piercer, Choc. Chip marker, Copic markers; Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"

Boo!

It's getting to be time to start thinking about Halloween cards. I've always been so bad about sending Halloween cards, but I've always been really good about buying new Halloween stamps! LOL How does that work? I've been trying to send out more cards for this occasion in the last couple years. I am getting better! The girls LOVE putting together cards and Halloween is no different. I always have to make a few extra pieces (in this case, pumpkin circles) because they always want to keep a part of the card. :)

For this simple little number, I used the Pumpkin Grin cling stamp from Stampendous. You can find this adorable little pumpkin at Stamper's Dream. Next on my list is to start Halloween treats for school. :) Thanks for stopping by today! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Pumpkin Grin (Stampendous); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Paper- Just Chillin' Girl (Making Memories), Basic Black (SU); Accessories- Copic markers, ribbon (SU), border punch (EK Success), circle and scallop circle punches (Marvy Uchida), paper piercer; Finished card measures 4.25"x5.5"

Impression Obsession Week at Stamper's Dream!

It's Day Two of Impression Obsession Week at Stamper's Dream !

For today's card, I used the Let It Snow clear stamp set. Isn't this snowman image funny? It just cracks me up. :) I used the Snowflake Cuttlebug folder to create the frame. I smeared white craft ink all over the inside of the Cuttlebug folder first. The result is this "frosted" look. I colored the scene using Copic markers and added some Polar White Flower Soft for both the snow on the ground and "falling snow" that I added.

Here is the schedule for the rest of the week so you can check out what the rest of the Dream Team has to show you!

Today: Amy , Denise , Michelle and me
Wednesday: Silke , Becca , and Michelle
Thursday: Denise , Laurie and Michelle
Friday: Tosha , Silke , Amy and Michelle

Thanks for stopping by today and have a great day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Let It Snow (Impression Obsession); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Paper- Pure Poppy (PTI); Accessories- Snowflakes Cuttlebug folder (Provocraft), Labels 4 Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Copic markers, Polar White Flower Soft (Flower Soft); Finished card measures 4.25"x5.5"

Impression Obsession Week at Stamper's Dream!

It's Impression Obsession Week at Stamper's Dream and the Dream Team has some wonderful eye candy to show you!

For my card today, I used the Partridge in a Bare Tree stamp. I used a sentiment from the Let It Snow clear stamp set, both from Impression Obsession. This image is so simple and sweet. You can easily color the stamp with markers so that the bird is a different color. I used the Labels 4 Nestabilities to make a frame for the image and used the Swiss Dots Cuttlebug folder to emboss the frame. For a finishing touch, I added some Polar White Flower Soft to the image.

Be sure to see what Cammie and Michelle have to show you today too! Thanks for stopping by! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Partridge in a Bare Tree, Let It Snow (Impression Obsession); Ink- Burnt Umber (Palette), Onyx Black (Versafine), Ruby Red marker (SU); Paper- Choc. Chip, Riding Hood Red (SU); Accessories- Labels 4 Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Swiss Dots Cuttlebug folder (Provocraft), Polar White Flower Soft (Flower Soft), ribbon (Darice); Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"

Simple Blessings

Here's a card I made using a new favorite tool. . .the Flourished Frame Cuttlebug folder. I just got it at Stamper's Dream, but apparently I snagged the last one. I just LOVE it! Why? Because all I had to do was run a piece of cardstock through my Cuttlebug in this folder and then stamp an image inside. I used an image and sentiment from the Autumn Blessings set from JustRite Stampers. You can find this set, as well as many other JustRite products, at Stamper's Dream! Doesn't this make for a simple, but elegant card? If you didn't feel like coloring an image, just a sentiment would look beautiful in this frame! I love quick and simple cards that look like you spent forever on them! :) Thanks for stopping by. . .hope you're having a great day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Autumn Blessings (JustRite Stampers); Ink- Onyx Black (Versafine); Paper- Dark Chocolate (PTI); Accessories- Copic markers, Flourished Frame Cuttlebug folder (Provocraft); Finished card measures 4.25"x5.5"

Christmas JustRite at Stamper's Dream

This week is JustRite week over at Stamper's Dream and the The Dream Team has lots of beautiful eye candy to show using the Christmas release from JustRite Stampers!


For my project I used the Christmas Treasures set. I decided to "dress up" a candle as a gift. I used some Night Sky Shimmer cardstock from Papertrey Ink to add to the sparkliness of the gift. I stamped the image on both white cardstock and Night Sky Shimmer and cut along the "skyline" so that I could add the night sky to the image. I used gold glitter glue on the stars and sands of the image. You can't see it very well in the photo, but the cardstock that's wrapped around the candle is embossed using the Allegro Cuttlebug folder. I thought it would be neat to add the music notes with "Silent Night Holy Night" being a part of the image.

Here is the Dream Team schedule for this week. You won't want to miss what they have to show you!

Monday: Tosha , Denise , Kimberly and Michelle
Tuesday: Laurie , Amy , and Michelle and me
Wednesday: Laurie , Tosha , Kimberly and Michelle
Thursday: Kimberly , Denise and Michelle
Friday: Cammie , Amy , Kimberly and Michelle


Thanks for stopping by today! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Christmas Treasures (JustRite Stampers); Ink- Whisper White Craft (SU), Enchanted Evening (PTI); Paper- Night Sky Shimmer (PTI); Accessories- gold glitter glue, Allegro Cuttlebug folder (Provocraft), gold ribbon, Plain Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders);

A Little Greeting

Here's a little card using what I think is an adorable little image! It's called Gardners Need Many Helpers and is in the Sarah Kay line from Stampavie. I used a partial part of the Lift Spirits Cling stamp from Stampendous. You can find both of these stamps at Stamper's Dream.

The paper I used is from the Indian Summer Fall Stack from Die Cut With a View. I colored the image in using Copic markers. I added a couple of Dew Drops on the sentiment circle for a little interest.

Don't you just want to hug this little image? So, so cute. Thanks for stopping by today! Have a great day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Gardners Need Many Helpers (Stampavie), Lift Spirits (Stampendous); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Paper- Indian Summer Fall Stack (DCWV); Accessories- Copic markers, Choc. Chip grosgrain, cirlce punches(SU), Dew Drops (The Robin's Nest); Finished card measures 4.25" square

Happy Everything

Here is a happy little card with happy colors! I used the Sunny Window Cling stamp from Stampendous, the Happy Greetings Sparkles Clear set from Hero Arts and Just Chillin' Girl paper from Making Memories. All of these products can be found at Stamper's Dream.

I used Copic markers to color the image and added some of the flower gems that come with the Hero Arts Happy Greetings Sparkles Clear set. They fit perfectly over the boxes in the stamped image. As a finishing touch, I used the small scallop border punch from EK Success for the bottom edge of the card. I hope this card makes you smile as much as it makes me smile! :) Thanks for stopping by and have a great day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Happy Greetings (Hero Arts), Sunny Window (Stampendous); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Paper- Just Chillin' Girl (Making Memories), Certainly Celery (SU), glittery pink (Glitter Stack (DCWV); Accessories- Copic markers, border punch (EK Success), white gel pen, ruffle edge ribbon (May Arts); Finished card measures 5.5"x 4.25"

Just Rite Happy Birthday

Here's a card using the Autumn Blessings Borders and Centers from JustRite Stampers. I paired the stamps up with the Just Chillin' Girl papers from Making Memories. I thought it gave a nice warm feel to the card. You can find both the papers and the stamps at Stamper's Dream. Michelle has lots of other JustRite stamps and accessories too!

I colored the image in using Copic markers. I cut the image using Plain Oval Nestabilities and Scallop Oval Nestabilities. For finishing touches, I added some faux stitching across the top of the card and some Chocolate Chip grosgrain.

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Autumn Blessings Borders and Centers (JustRite Stampers); Ink- Burnt Umber (Palette); Paper- Just Chillin' Girl (Making Memories), New Leaf (PTI); Accessories- Copic markers, Plain and Scallop Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Choc. Chip grosgrain (SU); Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"

I Love To Read Bookmark

It's been a while since I've made one of these giant paper clip bookmarks and now as Savannah is ready to start kindergarten, she LOVES books and is always making herself bookmarks. I thought I'd make her a "real" bookmark. :)

I used the School For Max set from Stampendous. You can find this set at Stamper's Dream. It's adorable and absolutely perfect for those early school days!

Don't forget to check out the Sales and Specials section! Michelle has lots of stuff in there at great prices! Anytime you're looking for what's new at Stamper's Dream, you can can visit the New Arrivals section. Michelle is always stocking the store with new stuff, so you'll want to check back often!

Thanks for stopping by today! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- School For Max (Stampendous); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Paper- Melon Mambo (SU); Accessories- giant paperclip, Copic markers;

Happy Wishes

Here's a sweet little card using a sweet little image from Penny Black called Cat On the Moon. You can find it at Stamper's Dream. I colored the image in using Copic markers and then cut it out and matted it using Plain and Scallop Circle Nestabilities.

The card came together very quickly. . .I LOVE that. You can find lots of other adorable Penny Black images at Stamper's Dream! Be sure to check out the Sale page and New Arrivals too! I'm sure you'll find something you just have to have! :) Thanks for stopping by and have a great day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Cat On the Moon (Penny Black); Paper- So Saffron (SU), Prism Papers, Making Memories; Accessories- Plain and Scallop Circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Copic markers, tag punch (SU), brads (Making Memories); Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"