SASI Sneak Peek

Ready to see what Taylored Expressions has in store for you in the New Year? How about a vertical hanging calendar?! Or even a perpetual calendar? That's right. . .two different types of calendars! A perpetual birthday calendar and 6x6 dated calendar inserts to go with the 6x6 wooden "Frame Your Imagination vertical stand"! It comes unfinished as pictured, but you can paint it any color you'd like! As if that isn't news enough, there are coordinating stamps for each month of the year!

Here's a peek of July's image from A Year of Sweets 2. If you'd like to see peeks of A Year of Sweets 1 or 3, or even more of a Year of Sweets 2, be sure and visit the blogs of the rest of the Baker's Dozen:

Ana Wohlfahrt
Denise Marzec
Jami Sibley
Monika Davis
Stephanie Hargis
Carol Halvorson
Donna Baker
Jen del Muro
Laurie Schmidlin
Sharon Harnist
Terri Dodd
Taylor Van Bruggen

We'll be sharing peeks over the next couple of days until the actual BIG release on Cupcake Friday, January 2nd at midnight EST! Hope you'll stay tuned! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- A Year of Sweets 2, A Year of Sweet Sentiments (Taylored Expressions); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Paper- Pacific Point (SU), Choice Cardstock in White (Taylored Expressions), Pure Poppy (PTI); Accessories- Copic markers, glitter dots, Plain Square and Scalloped Square Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Christmas Red Stickles, blue stickles, Dazzling Diamonds glitter (SU).

Prettie Wednesday

Two weeks ago, Jackie Pedro challenged the Prettie Girls to create an ATC (Artist Trading Card) and then add it to a card. I've only ever made a couple of ATCs, but I like making them. They make it SO EASY when you add it to a card. All I did was add a couple of score lines and a few brads and my card was finished!

I used the Snowflake Kisses set from Paper Pretties for my ATC. This card is on its way to Jessica. Sending her a big old MWAH! Make sure you check the other Prettie Girl blogs to see what they've come up with for this challenge! Oh and today's the last day to sign up for the Stamp of the Month Club in order to receive Gliding By Sophia before anyone else! Tomorrow, January 1st Sending You Love Sophia will be available for purchase! Today it's Julie's turn to issue a challenge! And she's offering BLOG CANDY if you play along! Go check it out! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Snowflake Kisses (Paper Pretties); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Paper- DCWV, white (Georgia-Pacific), cream (The Paper Company); Accessories- brads (Making Memories), paper piercer, Copic markers, grosgrain ribbon (Darice), horizontal slot punch (SU); Finished card measures 4.25" square

Hello Friend!

It felt good to make a card today that wasn't holiday or winter! I've had this Flutterfly Friends set from Stampendous for a while and have only used it once, I think. Isn't it adorable? I have adored it since Michelle at Stamper's Dream sent it to me. You can find all sorts of adorable Stampendous stamps and accessories at Stamper's Dream!

I colored in the butterfly with Certainly Celery and a Tea Rose Copic marker. I used Water Dew Drops to embellish. Thanks for stopping by today. Hope you're having a wonderful day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Flutterfly Friends (Stampendous); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Paper- Memory Box, Certainly Celery (SU), white (Georgia-Pacific); Accessories- Certainly Celery marker, horizontal slot punch, Certainly Celery wide grosgrain (SU), Tea Rose Copic marker, Water Dew Drops (The Robin's Nest); Finished card measures 4.25" square

Thank You!

I just wanted to share the Christmas cards I got from so many of my favorite stampers! Thank you all for thinking of me and I absolutely adored each of your cards. Thanks for making my Christmas so special! I didn't get to send out as many cards as I would have liked, so you might just get a belated Christmas card! :) Thank you to Kathy Sacco, Taylor, Julee, Christie, Alex, Jodi, Monika, Deb, Jeanie Ashe, Beate, Michelle, Denise and Wendy! And I received two BEAUTIFUL family picture postcards from Michele and Julie! THANK YOU! Sending you BIG HUGS!

Happy Birthday, Jodi!

Today is a very special day at Paper Pretties! It's Jodi's BIRTHDAY! If you're just joining the hop, go back to Christie's to get started! Since we couldn't be with Jodi in person to celebrate, we thought we'd throw her a virtual birthday party! I was supposed to bring the favors. Here's a little favor box filled with some delicious candies. . .hopefully some favorites of Jodi's! Jodi, I hope you have a birthday as wonderful as you are!

Please join us in celebrating Jodi's birthday by heading over to Jana's to see what she brought to the party! I hope you'll party along with us until you reach Jodi's blog to send her some of your own birthday love! Thanks for visiting!

Merry Christmas!

Just popping in quickly to wish you all a very Merry Christmas! May you enjoy the day with your families and friends and be able to enjoy your many blessings. I certainly look forward to that today. Thank you for being one of my blessings!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Prettie Wednesday

Two weeks ago, Jillian challenged us to make a card and put a hole in it. . .we weren't allowed to fill the hole with brads or eyelets. So, I punched three holes in the bottom right of my card, but I put some Dew Drops on the inside of the card, so that when the card's closed, the holes are filled! :) I hope that still counts! LOL This card is on its way to Jodi. I hope she likes it! I used the Glidin' By set from Paper Pretties. She's one of the Stamp of the Month Club stamps! If you're interested in getting her now, sign up for the Stamp of the Month Club before the end of December, otherwise you'll have to wait until February! Be sure and check out what the other Prettie Girls have come up with for this challenge! I'm sure they're all fabulous!

Christmas Eve is a BIG day in our family, so things are pretty crazy around here right now. :) A good crazy, of course! I should already be dressed and ready to go, but I'm not. . .so I better get going! Have a wonderful day and if you're traveling, travel safely! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Glidin' By (Paper Pretties); Paper- Holiday Treasures, Kiwi Kiss, Red Riding Hood (SU); Ink- Tuxedo Black, Versamark (Tsukineko); Accessories- Copic markers, hole punch, Dew Drops (The Robin's Nest), ribbon (SU), ticket corner punch (SU); Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"

Season's Greetings

I was trying to use up smaller pieces of cardstock that I had in my scrap pile and I decided to make this placecard or tag. It could really be used for either one. I used the Christmas Stamp Ensemble from JustRite. You can find this and many other JustRite items at Stamper's Dream! The Christmas Stamp Ensemble is used with the 3 1/4" Harmony Classic Circle Stamper III. I used Stickles for the berries and to line the card/tag. Simple and quick and a great way to use up smaller pieces of cardstock! Thanks for stopping by today and have a great day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Christmas Stamp Ensemble (JustRite); Paper- Pure Poppy (PTI), white (Georgia-Pacific); Ink- Versamark (Tsukineko); Accessories- holly punch (Martha Stewart, gold embossing powder, gold and Christmas Red Stickles.

Monogram Card Sets

I decided to make a few card sets as gifts using Lauren's My Timeless Template, All Boxed Up. It sure does make for a beautiful gift and it's very simple to put together. I think choosing the paper took the most time! However, the card box didn't always look like this. LOL There is a little story that goes with this pink one, and I thought I'd share it with you. I KNOW you'll appreciate it! So, at the time I was finishing up this set, I was a little pressed for time because my mother-in-law (who the gift was for) was due to arrive in about 15 minutes. Because I didn't have much time, I made the outside of the card box VERY simple. . .like this:

I was so proud of myself that I finished the whole set in minimal time and I went to show my husband the finished product. All he heard was a "You've GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!" yelled from the kitchen area. He, of course, thought something happened with one of kids and came running. Instead of finding one of the kids in a mess, he found me holding this:

YEP! Black ink smudged all over the front! I KNOW you're all appreciating this right now because I know you've all been there at one point too, right? So, that's how the scallop-bordered piece of cardstock ended up along the left side of the box! I actually DO like it better, so it ended up a fortunate accident!

My mother-in-law LOVED her gift and all was well! I also made a set in blue for another recipient. I hope she likes it too! Thanks for stopping by today! I hope you're staying warm! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Borders and Corner Circle (PTI), Special Occasions Font (JustRite); Ink- Pink Pirouette, Baja Breeze (SU), Onyx Black (Versafine); Paper- Pink Pirouette, Baja Breeze (SU), white (Georgia-Pacific), patterned paper from Boy and Girl Nursery Stack (DCWV); Accessories- scallop circle punch, 1 3/8" circle punch (SU), Cuttlebug Stylized Flowers folder (Provocraft), organdy ribbon (Darice), All Boxed Up Template (My Timeless Template, PTI)

Peas!

Today's card is very similar to yesterday's, at least in layout and Cuttlebugging. :) I'm just really loving this Holly Cuttlebug folder, but in order to see it well, the image always has to be in the corner. For this card, I added some Kraft cardstock and gold edging. I used the adorable Joyful Peas stamp from Penny Black. You can find both the peas stamp and the Cuttlebug folder at Stamper's Dream! What's even better is that they're both on sale! Yes, all holiday stamps and seasonal Cuttlebug folders are on sale now! No coupon code needed! So head on over to Stamper's Dream and see what else is on sale! Thanks for stopping by today and have a great day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Joyful Peas (Penny Black); Ink: Onyx Black (Versafine); Paper- Purely Poppy, Kraft (PTI); Accessories- Holly Cuttlebug folder (Provocraft), Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders), paper piercer, Real Red, Garden Green and Bashful Blue markers (SU), gold metallic marker (Rose Art), gold brads (Making Memories); Finished card measures 4.25" square

Simply Special Wishes

I always love challenges that ask you to use stamps for something other than they were meant. That could mean using part of the stamp in a different way, or in this case, using it for an occasion other than it was intended. I used the Simply Special set from Paper Pretties for this card. It comes with a sentiment that reads "You make even the simple things special." I suppose that sentiment would have still worked for this Christmas card with a "Merry Christmas" on the inside, but I chose a different sentiment all together. I decided that maybe by coloring the image in Christmas colors and using the Holly Cuttlebug folder on the card base, it would really make this look like a Christmas card. This is one of my favorite Paper Pretties images (other than the Sophias, of course!) and I wanted to see if I could use it as a holiday stamp as well. A gardener would probably really love this. Thanks for stopping by today! Hope your last minute holiday shopping and organizing is going well! I'm still working on that myself! :) Have a great day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Simply Special (Paper Pretties), sentiment (SU); Paper- Pure Poppy, Ripe Avocado (PTI), white (Georgia-Pacific); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Accessories- Copic markers, Christmas Red Stickles; Dew Drops (The Robin's Nest), Key Tag punch, Old Olive wide grosgrain (SU), Plain circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Holly Cuttlebug folder (Provocraft); Finished card measures 4.25" square

Prettie Wednesday

Two weeks ago, Jackie challenged the Prettie Girls to make a card using plaid. I like plaid, but I don't use it very often. I had forgotten all about this pink plaid glitter paper that was in my one DCWV glitter stack. I pulled out some old Purely Pomegranate ribbon and cardstock too. It seemed to work well with all of the pinks in the plaid.

This card is on its way to Danielle. Be sure and check out what the other Prettie Girls have created for this challenge!

Julie
Jana
Jessie
Jodi
Jillian
Danielle
Jackie R
Jackie P
Jessica
Christi

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Glidin' By (Paper Pretties); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Paper- Glitter Stack (DCWV), Purely Pomegranate (SU), white (Georgia-Pacific); Accessories- Copic markers, Cotton Candy Stickles, Purely Pomegranate ribbon (SU), horizontal slot punch (SU); Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"

SALE at Stamper's Dream!

They're having a big SALE at Stamper's Dream ! ALL Holiday stamps are marked down and you don't need a coupon code! The price you see in the store is the sale price. Michelle also marked down the Fancy Pants paper pads, as well as the Cuttlebug seasonal embossing folders and all Doodlebug Designs products! (Glitter, Brads, Paper Frills, and Fancy That Adhesive are all included!) Stop on over and take a look!

Bless Your Little Hearth

You all know it's no secret how much I LOVE the Changito stamps! When I saw this one at Stamper's Dream, I just HAD to have it. How adorable! Michelle has a great selection of Stampendous stamps in the store. . .both holiday and non-holiday. So, if you love the Changitos as much as I do. . .or the Bees (so cute too!), head on over and check them out!

For this card I used some Wild Asparagus paper that I've had for a while. This image always looks so warm and homey to me and I thought these patterned papers worked well with that feel. Thanks for stopping by today! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Bless Your Little Hearth (Stampendous); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Paper- Wild Asparagus; Accessories- Copic markers, Dew Drops (The Robin's Nest), velvet ribbon (Darice), Labels 1 Nestabilities (Spellbinders); Finished card measures 4.25" square

Trim the Tree

The nice thing about posting different cards almost every day is that lately, they've all been Christmas cards. . .and each one adds another to my Christmas card pile! I think this is the first year I haven't mass produced Christmas cards because I had enough in my stash to send out! That's unbelievable to me. So, each person will get a different card from me. Kind of neat, huh? I may have to make a few at the end to fill out some unexpected or last minute cards. We'll see, but so far, so good!

This is the Trim the Tree Sophia from Paper Pretties. This image always reminds me of Savannah. She's always dancing around the house and LOVES to wear dresses. I just imagine this is how she would decorate the tree! LOL That is, if she wasn't in a rush to put on an ornament before her sister! :) Thanks for stopping by today and have a great day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Trim the Tree (Paper Pretties); Paper- Christmas Glitter Stack (DCWV), Pure Poppy (PTI), white (Georgia-Pacific); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Accessories- Copic markers, paper piercer, Oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Old Olive grosgrain (SU), Christmas Red Stickles; Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"

Be Merry

Here's a simple little card I made using the Dancing Stockings stamp from The Artful Stamper. You can find it at Stamper's Dream. I stamped the image in Versamark ink and embossed it in black. I then watercolored the image to give it a touch of color. The stars have gold glitter glue on them. To complete the image, I used a ruler to draw a box around the image leaving space for the star and for the sentiment. I thought it made the image look more grounded. Don't forget that Stamper's Dream has gift certificates! If you're still looking for a gift for a stamper, these would make GREAT gifts!

On a personal note, I was able to get a good picture of the kids for the Christmas cards. It took a while, but there were a couple where they were all looking at the camera and somewhat smiling. :) I'm excited that I can now send out my Christmas cards! LOL Thanks for stopping by today! Have a wonderful Sunday!


ETA: Sweet Gabriela left a comment that it was unfair of me to say I finally got a good picture for our Christmas cards without posting the picture, so here ya go, Gabriela! :) Thanks for asking! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Dancing Stockings (The Artful Stamper), Warm Words (SU); Ink- Versamark (Tsukineko), Old Olive, More Mustard, Ruby Red, Bordering Blue (SU); Paper- white (Georgia-Pacific), Basic Black (SU); Accessories- gold glitter glue, ruler, Aquapainter; Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"

Let It Snow

Here's a card using Lauren's Sketch. I used the Home Sweet Home set from Taylored Expressions. I woke up today and just wasn't motivated to stamp anything. . .and that's rare! I was browsing some of my favorite blogs when I found Lauren's sketch and it inspired me to stamp. So, thank you, Lauren!

I don't know if it's the weather or the fact that my husband has been away from home a lot lately with work, but the days just seem to drag on and on. . .but I still don't seem to get much done! LOL I've been meaning to get the kids together and take a nice photo to send out in our Christmas cards, but in between the playing and naps, the timing just hasn't worked out yet! :) That IS my goal for today, though. The other thing I'd like to do is go to the concert my husband is conducting tonight, but sometimes it's more stressful going with the kids than just staying home. My two year old just doesn't like to sit still, so I'd spend most of the concert keeping her quiet or taking her to another room so as not to disturb the audience. I almost think it's worth the chance to get out though! LOL I hope you all are having a wonderful Saturday! Thanks for stopping by! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Home Sweet Home (Taylored Expressions); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Paper- Christmas Key Ingredients (Taylored Expressions); Accessories- Martha Stewart scallop border punch, Copic markers, Super Jumbo circle punch, Mega Scallop circle punch (Marvy Uchida); ribbon from Christmas Key Ingredients (Taylored Expressions); Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"

Simple Merry Christmas

Yesterday in the mail, I received some really cool Cuttlebug folders that I ordered from Stamper's Dream. I got the Frills set and the Just My Type set. I think I got the last Just My Type set, though. :( Sorry! What's so cool about these folders is that they are made up of 5 skinny border folders! So, imagine the normal A2 Cuttlebug embossing folder, but instead of the whole folder measuring 4.25x5.5, there are 5 skinny folders

that together make up that size. I hope that makes sense. I used one of the "strip" folders for the border on this card. After I embossed the edge, I cut around the embossing to give that nice finished edge.

The stamps are Poinsettia Christmas from Verve. I just love these poinsettias with white and gold. It's so clean and simple. I used a metallic marker to edge the focal piece in gold. I think cutting out the one poinsettia took the most time on this card. Thanks for stopping by and I hope your weekend is off to a great start! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Poinsettia Christmas (Verve Stamps); Paper- white (Georgia-Pacific); Ink- Onyx Black (Versafine), Red Riding Hood (SU), Ripe Avocado (PTI); Accessories- Frills Cuttlebug folder (Provocraft), gold metallic marker (Rose Art), gold ribbon (PTI), gold stickles; Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"

Having a Gray Day

It's time again for the monthly Dream Team Challenge at Stamper's Dream! This month's theme was Having a Gray Day. . .to make a card using gray tones, add a splash of one color and a bit of bling. I decided to add a bit of Regal Rose for my color. I used to LOVE gray and pink color combinations, so I thought I'd go back to an old favorite. I put a little bit of bling on the cat's collar. The Black Cat stamp is by JudiKins and can be found at Stamper's Dream.



Michelle is giving away some Dreamy Treats! All you have to do is link your creation in the comments on Michelle's blog. If you upload to Splitcoaststampers, use the keyword SDDC3. We can't wait to see your creations! In the meantime, you can check out what the rest of the Dream Team came up with for this challenge:





Denise
Cindy
Kimberly
Michelle
Tosha
Laurie
Carolyn



Don't forget that Stamper's Dream has gift certificates available. . .the perfect gift for a stamper who you're not quite sure what they have and don't have! Thanks for stopping by today and have a great day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Black Cat (JudiKins), Thoughtful Messages (Hero Arts); Paper- DCWV; Ink- Onyx Black (Versafine); Accessories- Regal Rose wide grosgrain (SU), Gemstones (Hero Arts), paper piercer; Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"

Happy Winter!

One of the challenges from our last Prettie Pajama Party was to make a card using pink, blue and white. I used Pink Pirouette and Baja Breeze as my pink and blue. I just LOVE them together. The mitten image is from the Snowflake Kisses set from Paper Pretties. I used the Snow Dots Cuttlebug folder for the background. The mittens were colored using a blender pen.

If you're interested in finding some new challenges, head on over to the Paperclip and read all about the challenges that Danielle is hosting! Danielle always has great challenges, so we hope you'll play along! Thanks for stopping by! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Snowflake Kisses (Paper Pretties); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Paper- Pink Pirouette, Baja Breeze (SU), white (Georgia-Pacific); Accessories- Snow Dots Cuttlebug folder (Provocraft), circle punches, scallop circle punch (SU), polka dot organdy ribbon (May Arts), blender pen; Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"

Prettie Wednesday

Two weeks ago, Jodi challenged us to create a card using Chocolate Chip, Real Red and Baja Breeze. What a yummy color combination! I chose to use the Pa Rum Pa Pum Pum set from Paper Pretties. I just LOVE little Cooper as the Little Drummer Boy. . .so cute. This card is on it's way to Jackie Pedro. Hope she likes it! Be sure and check out what the other Prettie Girls have created for this challenge!

Julie Masse
Jessie Rone
Jillian Winters
Danielle Lounds
Jodi Collins
Jackie Rakoski
Jackie Pedro
Jessica Diedrich

Thanks for stopping by today and have a wonderful day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Pa Rum Pa Pum Pum (Paper Pretties); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Paper- Pure Poppy, Dark Chocolate (PTI), Baja Breeze (SU), white (Georgia-Pacific); Accessories- plain oval and scallop oval Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Copic markers, ribbon (SU); Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"

Votive Wine Glass Shade

Yesterday's Technique Lover's Challenge on SCS was to make a Vellum Wine Glass Votive Shade. I haven't made one of these in a while. I pulled out my Season's Sweetings set from Taylored Expressions and thought I'd use the little cuppie all tangled in trimmings. Unfortunately, the cuppie looks a little washed out on the vellum, but I was afraid of making the face too dark. The "stickled" lights really look adorable when the battery operated tealight shines from inside. For the trim, I punched out a punch of circles and attached them to the underside of the shade. Then I coated the outside edge with a layer of Platinum Liquid Pearls. It looks nice and shiny. I couldn't find a small enough wine glass, so I ended up using a small vase that worked just fine. If you'd like to make one of these adorable little shades, you can follow the link above and find the pattern for the lamp shade! Have fun! Thanks for stopping by today! Have a wonderful day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Season's Sweetings (Taylored Expressions); Paper- Basic Black (SU), vellum, red from Christmas Key Ingredients (Taylored Expressions), green from Halloween Key Ingredients (Taylored Expressions); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Accessories- Christmas Red Stickles, Lime Stickles, circle punch, Super Jumbo circle punch, Mega scallop circle punch (Marvy Uchida), Liquid Pearls in Platinum.

MWAH!

At our last Prettie Pajama Party, I challenged the girls to make a card or project that was designed for a child. My daughter Savannah went wild over the last spinner card I made, so I thought I'd make one just for her. I used the Sophia image from Snowflake Kisses and cut her out. Savannah LOVES that Sophia looks like she's doing cartwheels across the card. :) This card now lives on her dresser. . .too cute!

Thanks for stopping by today. Hope your week is off to a great start! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Snowflake Kisses (Paper Pretties); Paper- Pure Poppy, Dark Chocolate (PTI); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Whisper White Craft (SU); Accessories- Copic markers, circle punch, wide grosgrain (Darice); Finished card measures 4.25"x5.5"

Happy Mail!

Look at this ADORABLE card I received from my sweet friend Wendy Bond of Bond Girl Bliss!!! This is just TOO CUTE! I met Wendy on the Stamp and Cruise and she is such a sweetheart. . .I just LOVE her! Thank you so much for this gorgeous card, Wendy! The colors and papers are delicious and I just LOVE this Verve set, Hello Pumpkin! Thank you so much for thinking of me. I really appreciate it!

If you've never been to Wendy's blog, make sure you stop by and visit! She creates such BEAUTIFUL cards and is so very talented!

7 Swans a Swimming

Today's 7th Day of Christmas challenge on Paper Craft Planet is being sponsored by Verve. The challenge is to create a project that is elegantly black and white, and you can add a splash of color if you'd like. :) Upload to Paper Craft Planet using the keyword 12day7 by midnight tonight and you'll be entered in a drawing to receive the Snowflake Splendor, Snow Wonderful and Poinsettia Christmas sets! For all the details, check out the challenge thread HERE.

I decided to use my Poinsettia Christmas set for my challenge card. I used the Lace Tree Cuttlebug folder and used a poinsettia as the tree topper. I added some bling to the tree and used my labels Nestabilities for the sentiment. If you'd like a chance to win, head on over to Paper Craft Planet and upload your card! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Poinsettia Christmas (Verve Stamps); Ink- Onyx Black (Versafine); Paper- white (Georgia-Pacific), Pure Poppy (PTI), Basic Black (SU); Accessories- Nestabilities label die (Spellbinders), organdy ribbon (Darice), Lace Tree Cuttlebug folder (Provocraft); Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"

Faux Tearing

One of the challenges from the Prettie Pajama Party the other night was to use the Faux Tearing Technique. I've always thought this technique was so cool, but I never got around to using it until now. I really LOVE the way that looks. Isn't that so neat that it looks like a torn piece of Baja Breeze that's patterned with Snowflakes, when really, it's only sponged and stamped while the other half of the card was masked! Such a neat and EASY technique. I used the Snowflake Kisses set from Paper Pretties. So, if you're looking for a simple but effective technique, try this one!

Thanks for stopping by today and have a great day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Snowflake Kisses (Paper Pretties); Paper- white (Georgia-Pacific), Baja Breeze, Basic Black (SU); Ink- Baja Breeze, Whisper White Craft (SU), Onyx Black (Versafine); Accessories- rhinestone brad (Darice), turquoise Stickles; Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"

Cuppie PEEK

Here's a little peek of a project I've posted on the Stamp a Sweet Impression Blog today! If you want to find out more about it, follow the link! I hope you like it!

Prettie Wednesday

Two weeks ago, Danielle challenged us to use a heat gun in our project. I decided that I would crack open the Heat 'n Stick powder I've had forever, but never used. Boy did I make a mess of that! LOL Hopefully it will get better with practice, but I wasn't too impressed with my first time. :) I used the Stamp of the Month Club stamp for January, Gliding By. Isn't she adorable? You can sign up for the Stamp of the Month Club here. This card is on its way to Jessie. Be sure and check out what the other Prettie Girls have come up with for this challenge! I'm sure they're all just wonderful! Oh, I almost forgot. . .please stop by and welcome our newest Prettie Girl, my sweet, sweet friend Christi! Thanks for stopping by today and have a great day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Gliding By (Paper Pretties); Paper- white (Georgia-Pacific), Pure Poppy (PTI); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Accessories- Copic markers, circle and scallop circle Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Snow Dots Cuttlebug folder (Provocraft), polka dot organdy ribbon (May Arts), Heat 'n Stick powder, Dazzling Diamonds glitter (SU); Finished card measures 4.25" square.

Happy Holidays

Does this card remind you of peppermints? Everytime I look at it, I think of cool peppermint candies. LOL I think it's the sponged white ink, I don't know. I made this card using the Christmas Stamp Ensemble from JustRite and the 3 1/4" Harmony Classic Circle Stamper III. You can find a lot of these products at Stamper's Dream. I added the scalloped border at the bottom to give the card a softer feel. The finishing touch was the Dew Drops above the ribbon.

Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you're having a great week! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Christmas Stamp Ensemble (JustRite); Ink- Whisper White Craft (SU), Pure Poppy (PTI); Paper- Pure Poppy (PTI), white (Georgia-Pacific); Accessories- organdy ribbon (Darice), scallop border punch (Martha Stewart), Hydrangea Dew Drops (The Robin's Nest); Finished card measures 4.25"x5.5"

Let It Snow

Here's a card using Jen's Sketch For You To Try. I used the Snow Wonderful set from Verve Stamps, which is now 15% off! Select sets at Verve are 10-20% off from now until December 31st. Head on over and check it out!

Don't forget that tonight is the Prettie Pajama Party at Paper Pretties! It starts at 7pm EST. We really hope to see you there! Thanks for stopping by today and have a wonderful day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Snow Wonderful (Verve Stamps); Paper- Dark Chocolate, Pure Poppy (PTI), white (Georgia-Pacific); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Whisper White Craft (SU); Accessories- Copic markers, gingham ribbon (Darice), Snowflakes Cuttlebug folder (Provocraft), Stardust Stickles, Mega circle punch, Giga scallop circle punch (Marvy Uchida); Finished card measures 4.25"x5.5"

Happy Winter!

Remember this set from Paper Pretties? It was one of Paper Pretties' first releases and still one of my favorites! It's called Snowflake Kisses and it's going to be re-released in rubber tomorrow night, December 1st, at our Prettie Pajama Party! It starts at 7pm EST. We hope you'll join us for chatting, challenges and lots of fun!

If you're interested in being our next Cutie Pie, the deadline for your entries is tonight! Tonight is also the deadline to sign up for the Stamp of the Month Club to receive Sending You Love, Sophia before it is officially released in January.

Thanks for stopping by today! Hope you've had a wonderful holiday weekend. . .and I hope to see you at the Prettie Pajama Party tomorrow night! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Snowflake Kisses (Paper Pretties); Paper- Pink Pirouette, Baja Breeze, Basic Black (SU); Ink- Baja Breeze (SU), Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Accessories- white polka dot organdy ribbon (May Arts), blender pen, Stampin' Write markers (SU); Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"

Gourmet Hot Cocoa

Here's a quick little gift I made using the JustRite Baking Stamp Ensemble. I made a little matchbook that holds one package of LandOLakes Gourmet Hot Cocoa. You can find tons of JustRite products at Stamper's Dream. In fact, a select number of JustRite products are 50% off through tomorrow, November 30, while supplies last. Head on over and check it out! Thanks for stopping by today! Hope you're having a wonderful shopping weekend! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Baking Stamp Ensemble (JustRite); Paper- Dark Chocolate (PTI), cream (The Paper Company); Accessories- organdy ribbon (Darice), Copic markers, Swiss Dots Cuttlebug folder (Provocraft)

From Our House

I have always wanted to make one of these Free Standing Pop Up cards, but never got around to it. I finally made myself complete one and I just love them! They are much simpler than they look! I used the Home Sweet Home set from Taylored Expressions. I thought the Gingerbread House would be perfect for this. I "sugared" all of the candy on the house with either Christmas Red Stickles or Stardust Stickles. The "icing" along the roof is Liquid Pearls in White Opal. The house looks edible in real life! LOL If you'd like to win a Taylored Expressions set, visit my sweet friends Sharon and Lori to see how!

There are some great deals happening at Taylored Expressions this weekend! Free Shipping with orders over $40 and the JustRite BOGO!!! Both run through Sunday night 11/30/08. The Top Chef contest entry deadline is 12/12. We'd LOVE to see your fabulous creations! Thanks for stopping by today! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Home Sweet Home (Taylored Expressions); Paper- Pure Poppy (PTI), white (Georgia-Pacific); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Accessories- Copic markers, Label dies (Spellbinders), ribbon from Christmas Key Ingredients (Taylored Expressions); Christmas Red and Stardust Stickles, Liquid Pearls in White Opal.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope that you enjoy your day with family and friends. I love Thanksgiving. It's one of those days when I'm able to sit back and think about all of the things I'm so thankful for. Many blessings to you! May you have safe travels and full bellies! :)

Thank you for stopping by today! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Sweets For the Sweet, Falling For You (Paper Pretties); Paper- white (Georgia-Pacific), Dark Chocolate (PTI); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Accessories- Copic markers, wide gold grosgrain (Darice); Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"

Prettie Wednesday

Two weeks ago, Jessie challenged us to use pearls on a project. I think pearls look so elegant and I love them with organdy ribbon or the like. I decided to put my pearl in the center of a bow. I used the Simply Special set from Paper Pretties. This card is on its way to Jodi. Be sure and check out what the other Pretties Girls came up with for this challenge!

Don't forget about the Cutie Pie Contest!!How would you like to be Paper Pretties Cutie Pie? All you have to do is make a card using your Paper Pretties stamps and upload it to the Cutie Pie Contest gallery on the Paper Pretties forum, and Christie will choose a winner from the entries. Besides being able to call yourself a Cutie Pie, you will also win the entire release!! You have until November 30th at 8pmCDT to get your entries in!! Good luck!!

On Monday December 1st, Paper Pretties will be having their monthly Stampin In Your Jammies party!! The party starts at 6pm CDT (7pm EST). We will be issuing a challenge every hour so be sure to come and play along!! Besides the challenges, chatter, and all around fun, we will also be releasing Trim the Tree to the public as well as re-releasing Snowflake Kisses in rubber. Hope to see you there!! Don't forget that you have until November 30th at midnight to get signed up for the Stamp of the Month Club and get the Sending You Love Sophia stamp before it is officially released in January. Thanks for stopping by today and have a great day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Simply Special (Paper Pretties); Paper - Luxury Stack (DCWV); Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Accessories- Copic markers, organdy ribbon (Darice), pearl brad (Darice), Labels One Nestabilities (Spellbinders); Finished card measures 5.5"x4.25"

Be Inspired #33

I love the Inspiration picture for today. It's so calm and cozy. . .I'd love to hang out there! I used the colors and the bordering foliage to come up with my card. I used the Ornamental Christmas set from Verve Stamps. I love how you can "personalize" your ornament with this set.

Make sure you stop by and see what Beate, Danielle Lounds, Dawn McVey, Jennifer Buck, Silke Ledlow and Susan Roberts have come up with for today. I can't wait to see! Thanks for stopping by and have a great day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Ornamental Christmas (Verve Stamps); Paper- Dark Chocolate (PTI), white (Georgia-Pacific); Ink- Summer Sunrise, Ripe Avocado(PTI) Burnt Umber (Palette), Kiwi Kiss (SU); Accessories- scallop border punch, wide Chocolate Chip grosgrain, Dazzling Diamonds glitter (SU); Finished card measures 4.25" square

TLC196

This is for today's Technique Lover's Challenge on SCS, to make a pop up gift card. I've always wanted to make one of these, but never got around to it. It was so very easy to make. . .you should really give it a try if you haven't already. I may actually make a bunch of these for Christmas. I used the Changito Cocoa stamp from Stampendous. You can find it at Stamper's Dream.

Speaking of Stamper's Dream, there is a holiday sale going on NOW through November 30th! ALL Holiday stamps are on sale for 15% off!!! All you have to do is enter the coupon code HOLIDAYS on the checkout page to apply the discount! So head on over and check it out! Thanks for stopping by today and have a great day! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Changito Cocoa (Stampendous); Paper- DCWV; Ink- Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko); Accessories- Copic markers, Celery wide grosgrain (SU); Finished card measures 4.25" square

Beate Weekend Sketch #67

Another Friday and time for another of Beate's Weekend Sketch Challenges! I'm not thrilled with my card today. It all came together very easily, but you know how sometimes you just don't "feel" it? I just wasn't feeling it. Maybe it's the plain, simple colors. . I don't know. In any case, it's still a simple card I can send to someone. :)

Be sure and see what Beate, Cambria, Jenn,Lori, MaryJo and Sharon have come up with today! I always love seeing their creations! Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend! SUPPLIES USED: Stamps- Stem Silhouettes (SU); Paper- Prints DS, Tangerine Tango (SU), white (Georgia-Pacific), green (The Paper Company); Ink- Tangerine Tango (SU); Accessories- circle punch, Dew Drop (The Robin's Nest), paper piercer, Old Olive marker, polka dot organdy ribbon (Darice); Finished card measures 4.25"x5.5"