By LORi Designs BLDC11

Pacific Point, Tempting Turquoise, So Saffron and White are the colors that you are being challenged to create with this week from By LORi Designs. I happen to LOVE this combo. So fresh and cheerful!!!

I chose to work with the cute image called Baby Carter and Toys. I went with some very cute yellow polka dot paper from Echo Park, used the pacific point color for a little pop and embossed the white panel with a cuttlebug folder. Image was colored with copics and cut out with circle and scallop circle nesties. A few silver brads to the side and this card is done.

Thanks for stopping by today. Please join us over at By LORi Designs for this weeks fun challenge. Cant wait to see what you create!!!

No Markers??

Okay so my fellow trendsetter Kim gave us a challenge this week to put down our markers this week at There She Goes. So I created this card over the weekend channeling my inner Julie Lacey and I thought I was following the challenge correct. Wrongo for me.....we were supposed to use another coloring medium which is the challenge for you. Now the only other coloring medium I have are prisma pencils and I have NO idea how to color with them so therefore this is the card I am showing you today. I do hope you like it and I hope you will play along the correct way with the challenge this week. Here is all the information for you:

This week’s challenge is being issued by our Trendsetter of the Week, Kim! She wants us to create a card that uses NO MARKERS…no Copics, no Tombow Markers…NO MARKERS AT ALL! Can you believe it? So reach for those pastels, colored pencils, or other coloring mediums that you’ve been neglecting and show them some love this week! And as always, we can’t wait to see what you come up with!

To be eligible for the giveaway, you are to create a card that utilizes no markers, and then come back to the TSG Blog to add your name and a link to your project in the InLinkz that is located at the bottom of this challenge post. This challenge is open until the winner has been announced on the following Monday (Apr 3rd). The winner will get a $5 gift certificate to use in the TSG Web store!

By participating in this challenge, you may also find yourself in the Trendsetting Spotlight that shines on the TSG Blog every Thursday. We will be on the look out to find challenge cards that stand out and show Trendsetting qualities. TSG stamps are not required to participate in the challenges but are appreciated :)

Thanks so much for stopping by today. Hope you enjoy the day!!

Skipping Stones Tuesday

Good Morning!!! It is so beautiful here on Long Island but the weather is just still so cold. Hopefully it will warm up alittle bit later on.

We have another beautiful sketch for you from our guest DT Sketch artist Heidi. You can find all the deets and the gorgeous sketch on the Skipping Stones Site.

For my card today I used the Dandelion Dreams set. With Baja Breeze ink I stamped my image three times and for the little fly aways I used the stamp off technique to lighten up the ink. I am sorry I cannot remember which pad of paper this came from. It was one of the new My Minds Eye Stella and Rose. I am pretty sure. My lace was some that I have had in stock for so long and was glad to use it. Under that is a scallop border and my flower is a pretty Prima.

Please come and play along with us this week. Just head over to Skipping Stones Design and check out all the deets. Thanks so much for stopping by this morning.

Lets Catch Up

This is my second post for the day. Please scroll down for my There She Goes Release Sneak Peak

Okay so I have to say...this has been a very funky week for me with my card making. I have been so out of wack...not sure why but I can see it is showing in my work. I am not 100 percent happy with my weeks work but I definitely wanted to share with you the fun color challenge this week at By LORi Designs.

I prefer to use Designer Paper on my cards and had a heck of a time finding one with this color combo in it so I went with the celery, red and orange and here is what I came up with

My image is sweet Puddle Jumper Lyla from the latest release and like the rest of the week, I pulled out My Minds Eye Stella and Rose paper. For my layout I went to this past Sunday and used Karen Girons Sweet Sunday Sketch.

We certainly hope you will play along with us. Cant wait to see what you come up with.

Thanks so much for coming by again today!!

To Gnome me....

Well I am so happy to share with you the last set in this months There She Goes release. All sets that the Trendsetters have shared this week will be released Saturday night after our release party. I do hope you will join us for some fun and prizes.

So last but not least is My Little Friend. Here is alittle info about the set for you:

There’s no place like GNOME! Yep…you guessed it! Torico has created a fabulously whimsical set featuring some outstanding gnome images and coordinating sentiments. Clean designs and adorable images characterize Torico’s style, and this set is no different!


My Little Friend is a 6x8 stamp set that includes a total of 31 stamps and will sell for $24.

Would you like a chance to win the My Little Friend stamp set? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their My Little Friend Blog Hop Challenge post. After you have finished checking out the eye candy and have left some love, return to the TSG Blog and add your name to the Mr. Linky at the bottom of this Blog Hop Challenge post. A winner will be chosen randomly using a random number generator to receive their very own My Little Friend stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday (Mar 26th) during the Release Party Chat.
 

So once again, my card today uses some gorgeous My Minds Eye Stella and Rose paper and my embellies are simply some pretty yellow ribbon and silver brads. I have to say I have been going very simple with my embellies this week. Funny huh?

So I hope you are hopping along with the Trendsetters. If you are you should have come to me from Angela's Blog. Next up on the hop will be Christine. Then dont forget at the end to leave a message on the TSG Blog that you have completed the hop. Good luck!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by today.

Hello Friend...practice safe text!!!!

Whoo Hoo!! Day two of our previews for this months release at There She Goes. Today we are sharing two sets with you. The first is called Technology Bytes. Okay, can I just say laugh out loud funny sentiments!!! I had SUCH a hard time deciding what to work. Here is alittle info about the set for you.

Whether you’re one of those individuals who suffers from technological meltdowns, or you’re one who has the world of technology all figured out; you’ll roll on the floor laughing when you get a look at this hilarious set illustrated by Jessica! She’s covered all of her bases, too…from cell phones to PCs…and she’s included sentiments that will crack up anyone that receives a card created with the set.

Technology Bytes is a 4x8 stamp set that includes a total of 20 stamps and will sell for $18.

Would you like a chance to win the Technology Bytes stamp set? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Technology Bytes Blog Hop Challenge post. After you have finished checking out the eye candy and have left some love, return to the TSG Blog and add your name to the Mr. Linky at the bottom of this Blog Hop Challenge post. A winner will be chosen randomly using a random number generator to receive their very own Technology Bytes stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday (Mar 26th) during the Release Party Chat.
 
Okay so you got all the deets on that set. Now the next set is a 180 degree turn from Technology Bytes and it is called Tulip. So soft and beautiful with wonderful sentiments. Let me share alittle about this set with you:
 
Spring is in the air, and nothing says spring like tulips! This new set from Chris Dark showcases her flawless and realistic illustration of a single tulip and is paired with several sentiments that coordinate with the image. This set is a must-have for any flower lover!

Tulip is a 3x4 stamp set that includes a total of 8 stamps and will sell for $7.

Would you like a chance to win the Tulip stamp set? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Tulip Blog Hop Challenge post. After you have finished checking out the eye candy and have left some love, return to the TSG Blog and add your name to the Mr. Linky at the bottom of this Blog Hop Challenge post. A winner will be chosen randomly using a random number generator to receive their very own Tulip stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday (Mar 26th) during the Release Party Chat.

So a few quick deets about my cards. The first one is made with Cosmo Cricket Circa 1934 paper and the second one is made from My Minds Eye Stella and Rose paper. All my embellies are pretty straight forward.

I hope you are hoping with us today. You all know that you can have a chance to win these sets just by leaving comments on the DT blogs and ending at the TSG Blog. You should have come to me from Angelas Blog. If you did you are in the right place and you will want to head on over to Chris's Blog next for what will surely be something amazing to see!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by and enjoy the hop!!!

I only have eyes for you and you and you!!!

Okay so yes this is my second post of the day. It is blog hop challenge time over at There She Goes Stamps and I am so excited to bring you the first of four amazing sets being released this week. This one is called Out of this world.

Do you know someone who is out of this world, or maybe even someone who could have come from another planet???  If so, then you’ll definitely love this new fabulous and whimsical set illustrated by Melyssa Connolly!

Out of This World is a 4x8 stamp set that includes a total of 19 stamps and will sell for $18.

Would you like a chance to win the Out of This World stamp set? Here’s what you need to do- go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Out of This World Blog Hop Challenge post. After you have finished checking out the eye candy and have left some love, return to the TSG Blog and add your name to the Mr. Linky at the bottom of this Blog Hop Challenge post. A winner will be chosen randomly using a random number generator to receive their very own Out of This World stamp set. The winner will be announced Saturday (Mar 26th) during the Release Party Chat.

 

Here is what I came up with this week. I used some yummy Echo Park Papers, colored with my copics and added a fun bow and dont you just LOVE this fun sentiment with this fun image.  I only have eyes for you!!! Cracks me up!!

So I hope you are hopping along with us today. If you are you should be coming to me from Angela's blog and now you should continue onto Christine's Blog. If you lose your way head back to the TSG Blog and you will get back on track and dont forget to leave a comment at the end of the hop that you have visited everyone so you can be in the drawing for todays set.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. Enjoy the hop and dont forget to leave everyone some love

Hoppy Birthday

Wow Tuesday already!!! I am so far behind in everything I need to do around my house. I am having one of those overwhelmed moments. KWIM?? But I am excited to bring you this weeks Skipping Stones Design sketch challenge which was created by Heidi Blankenship and we are also showcasing two awesome sets this week. Chick Chat and Grey Hares. For my card today I chose to work with Grey Hares and some yummy new paper from My Minds Eye Stella and Rose. I pretty much followed the sketch to a T and just added my sentiment panel next to my image...added some prima flowers and alittle ribbon.

We would love to see what you can create using this weeks sketch. Just head over to Skipping Stones Design for all the details and some inspiration from the DT.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Cattitude

New challenge for the week at There She Goes Clear Stamps and this one was issued to us by the boss lady. Jessica!!! Who is such a super nice person.

She wants us to create a ONE LAYER card that has images stamped in the same color as the card base (monotone) to create a background scene, and then stamp the main image onto a separate piece of cardstock. The main image must then be colored, cut out, and added to the monotone card base to complete the scene.

Here is what I came up with using the set Cattitude. Not much to explain. Used Baja Breeze cardstock and ink. Colored with my copics. EASY!! We would love for you to play along with us also. Here are all the deets:

To be eligible for the giveaway, you are to create a card that utilizes the idea of standing out from the background, and then come back to the TSG Blog to add your name and a link to your project in the InLinkz that is located at the bottom of this challenge post. This challenge is open until the winner has been announced on the following Monday (Mar 28th). The winner will get a $5 gift certificate to use in the TSG Web store.

By participating in this challenge, you may also find yourself in the Trendsetting Spotlight that shines on the TSG Blog every Thursday. We will be on the look out to find challenge cards that stand out and show Trendsetting qualities. TSG stamps are not required to participate in the challenges but are appreciated :)
You do not need to have a blog to be able to participate in the TSG Challenges! You can simply add the URL link from your project after it has been uploaded to your online craft gallery. If you upload your card to an online craft gallery, please use the keyword TSG99 so we can check out your beautiful work!

Thanks so much for stopping by!!! Have a great day!!!

 

You have to check this out!!

Hi Everyone! I have been asked to join the DT over at Crafters Companion. If you are not familiar with them, please go and check them out. They sell the most adorable stamps and are well known for their Ultimate Crafters Companion which is an all in one crafting station for lack of a better word. With this tool you can cut, emboss, make bows, score, make both flat envelopes and envelope boxes and create all kinds of interesting 3d projects. I am just learning how to use my tool but did create a cute envelope to go with my card today using stamps from Crafters Companion from the SWALK line. This image is called SWALK 2 Best MUM. Precious huh?? I colored this up with my copics and used some fun Echo Park paper that I had in stock.

The new DT for this company is super talented. Please go say Hi and check out thier work. Everyone is listed on the Crafters Companion Blog. I will also be back soon with some fun Blog Candy from Crafters Companion.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!!! Enjoy your weekend.

Goin Green with BLDC9

Today I am bringing you another By LORi Designs color challenge and what did you think it would be today??? Of course it is shades of green!!! Check out these gorgeous shades that we have to work with!!!

For my card today I worked with Lollipop Abby. My sketch is the past Sundays Sweet Sunday Sketch.

I printed my image onto Xpress Blending Paper and colored with copics. My dp is a mix of Echo Park. I layered up my circle and scallop circle nesties and added some liquid pearls to my scallops.

Come join us and play along with this fun color combo!! Cant wait to see what you come up with.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Skipping Stones Design with a hop and a sketch

Welcome to the Skipping Stones Design Blog Hop to celebrate the release of Green Birthday! If you've just happened upon my blog today, make sure to start from the beginning at Skipping Stones Design. You should have arrived here from Wendy's blog.

Combined with the blog hop today, it's also Skipping Stones Sketch Tuesday which means we're showcasing another great creation from our Guest Sketch Artist this month, Heidi Blankenship. We'd love for you to play along with the sketch and link your card at the Skipping Stones Blog. Also, remember to use SSD68 if you post to any on line sites.

So here is a peak at the new set which is available for sale today!!! Head on over to Skipping Stones Design right now!!!

Here is our blog hop order:

Heidi ...http://embellished-dreams.blogspot.com/

Tammie...http://alwaysinking.blogspot.com/

Amy...http://tsurutadesigns.blogspot.com/

Jingle...http://justjingle.blogspot.com/

Vanessa...http://wingsofabutterfly-vanessa.blogspot.com/

Kandi...http://kraftykandikrafts.blogspot.com/

Wendy...http://papertherapy-wendy.blogspot.com/

Ann...http://stampwithme-ann.blogspot.com/

Lindsey...http://lindsayamrhein.blogspot.com/

Barb...http://barbsboys123.blogspot.com/

Brenda...http://sweetpapertreats.wordpress.com/

Gladys...http://gladyschia2010.wordpress.com/

Michelle...http://studiomsg.blogspot.com/

TSG98 Getty Sketchy

This weeks There She Goes Challenge is being brought to you by Trendsetter Danielle and she has a fun sketch for everyone to play with. For my card today I decided to play with my Loads of Fun set and paired it with some yummy paper from MME Stella and Rose Hattie. LOVE these colors and LOVE this fun set. I had a good time paper piecing all of the hanging garments and then coloring the rest of the image with my copics. I went alittle layer crazy on this one and then finished things off with a fun pale yellow bow and some tiny crystals in the upper left corner.

To be eligible for the giveaway, you are to create a card that incorporates the previous sketch, and then come back to the TSG Blog to add your name and a link to your project in the InLinkz that is located at the bottom of this challenge post. This challenge is open until the winner has been announced on the following Monday (Mar 21st). The winner will get a $5 gift certificate to use in the TSG Web store! TSG stamps are not required to participate in the challenges but are appreciated :)
By participating in this challenge, you may also find yourself in the Trendsetting Spotlight that shines on the TSG Blog every Thursday. We will be on the look out to find challenge cards that stand out and show Trendsetting qualities.
You can simply add the URL link from your project after it has been uploaded to your online craft gallery. If you upload your card to an online craft gallery, please use the keyword TSG98 so we can check out your beautiful work! You do not need to have a blog to be able to participate in the TSG Challenges!

Thanks so much for stopping by!!! Have a great day.

BLDC8 - Hello Friend

Wow do I love the colors for By LORi Designs Color Challenge this week!! Here is what you have to work with.

For my card today I pulled out some old and much loved SU paper and used Lollipop Kaylee for my image. I printed her onto Xpress Blend It paper and colored with my copics. My layout is from this past Sundays Sweet Sunday Sketch. I just flipped it a bit. My extras are some cute little light green pearls, kiwi kiss ribbon and a fiskars border punch. Cant wait to see what you come up with for the challenge this week. Thanks so much for stopping by. Have a great day!!

SSD67

Another fantastic sketch from our guest designer over at Skipping Stones Design. You can check out all the deets on the site. We would love for you to play along. Always a good prize up for grabs.

For todays card I used Chick Chat and Pumpkin Seed Sentiments. I cut my image out with square nesties and labels one. My paper was from a sample pack and for the life of me cant remember the name of it and ribbon was in my stash from Michaels.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I hope you will play along with us this week. Cant wait to see what you come up with!!!

Getting Krafty with There She Goes

Fellow Trendsetter and good friend Jodi Collins has issued a fun challenge for you at There She Goes Stamps. Pull out that Kraft paper and get Krafty!!! Use that paper in any creative way you can think of.

To be eligible for the giveaway, you are to create a card that incorporates Kraft Cardstock, and then come back to the TSG Blog to add your name and a link to your project in the InLinkz that is located at the bottom of this challenge post. This challenge is open until the winner has been announced on the following Monday (Mar 14th). The winner will get a $5 gift certificate to use in the TSG Web store!
By participating in this challenge, you may also find yourself in the Trendsetting Spotlight that shines on the TSG Blog every Thursday. We will be on the look out to find challenge cards that stand out and show Trendsetting qualities. TSG stamps are not required to participate in the challenges but are appreciated :)

You do not need to have a blog to be able to participate in the TSG Challenges! You can simply add the URL link from your project after it has been uploaded to your online craft gallery. If you upload your card to an online craft gallery, please use the keyword TSG97 so we can check out your beautiful work!

For my card today I used the fun Buckets of Love set. I created a real simple layout for this one with just a touch of Designer Paper. I dry embossed the red panel with my Seeing Spots Folder. My image was stamped and colored with copics and cut out with circle nesties. I did alittle sponging around the image and then added a  pretty red bow and some red crystals to finish this off.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. Please come and join us with YOUR Krafty creations!!! Cant wait to see what you come up with!! Have a great day

Special Friends....

I am so excited to post a There She Goes card this week as a new Trendsetter. I am still giddy with excitement. For todays card I used a newer There She Goes set called Back in Ten. This sentiment is so appropriate because this weekend I will be spending time with good friends at Stamp Around NH and hitting a bunch of good stamping stores along the way. So special friends, special moments and great shopping.

But now let me tell you about my card. I stamped this cutie image onto Xpress Blending Paper and colored with copics and cut it out with my square nesties. My DP is a new MME Stella and Rose pad and I used this weeks weeks MOJO sketch. Ribbon and cardstock is all PTI and I dry embossed with my seeing spots folder.

So I am off to finish packing. I hope you enjoy your weekend and I will try and take pixs to share with you all!!!!

BLDC7 with a Sweet Sunday Sketch

Thursday = another color challenge from By LORi Designs. Lori has such a knack of putting together the most delish color combos and we hope that you will play along with us.

This week I paired the challenge up with a sketch from Karen Girons Sweet Sunday Sketch. Great sketch, great color combo and an awesome digi....what more can a girl want.

I used Lollipop Emery for todays card. I printed her onto Xpress Blending Paper and colored with copics. The image was cut out with circle nesties and I sponged the edges of the image while it was still in the die to create that white border. My DP is from MME Stella and Rose Gertie. Brads and sheer ribbon were added to finish this little cutie off.

Thanks so much for stopping by and visiting. Come back tomorrow for another TSG creation!!!

BIG News!!!

****See Below for my Skipping Stones Post for Today****

So I can hardly contain my excitement and I could not wait for today to arrive. Jessica at There She Goes Stamps has asked me to be a trendsetter!!!! I was beyond excited as I just LOVE LOVE her adorable stamps. You can check out the announcement here and see the fabulously talented ladies that I will have the pleasure of working with!!!

Today I am sharing with you alittle card I made a few weeks ago which was posted on SCS but not here. It was created with a set called Wonderful Winter Wishes. I just love this set because it celebrates winter and not just the holidays. Fabulous!!!

This little cutie was stamped onto Xpress Blending Paper and colored with copics. My dp is older SU stuff which I do still have and love!!! I sponged all the edges with tea dye, added a big pink pirouette ribbon, some brads and a pretty pink prima. Love this set and I love how this card came out!!!

Thanks for stopping by and head over to There She Goes and check out her goodies and then head over to the blog and welcome all the other new Trendsetters!!!

Skipping Stones Tuesday!!!

Hi All!!! Its Tuesday and I have another Skipping Stones Tuesday Sketch Challenge for you. It is a brand new month and that means new guests and a new sketch artist. This month we are welcoming Heidi Blankenship. You can find all the deets about her sketch and see the gorgeous creations the rest of the DT made on the Skipping Stones Blog.

I created my card today using the Dandelion Dreams set. My ink is Colorbox Turquois and SU Yoyo Yellow. My dp is from Jillibean Soup. The little flowers were punched from a fiskars punch. Then for some of the details....I used pearls for the flower centers, white ribbon from Michaels and a SU Scalloped border punch.

Come play along with us. The sketch is fun and there is always a great prize up for grabs!!! Cant wait to see what you create!!

Thanks so much for stopping by today.