Friends Listen... ~ Shop Pumpkin Spice Inspiration

Hi There! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!

 

Today I am sharing a card that I put together for inspiration on the Pumpkin Spice Blog.

 

 

I love these beautiful papers from Carta Bella's Traditions 6x6 paper pad. I knew I wanted to use them but I needed a little inspiration.

 

When I am having trouble with a layout, many times I will turn to a sketch for inspiration. For today's card I used Deconstructed Sketch #99.

 

 

 

The papers are gorgeous with all these flowers. I thought it worked perfectly with the current "Back to Nature" challenge on the Pumpkin Spice Blog. You can find all the information for the current challenge --> HERE.

 

The following products I used can be found at Shop Pumpkin Spice at at least 30% off retail:

 

Carta Bella Traditions 6x6 paper pad

Bazzill Cardstock in Kraft

Jute rope

My Pink Stamper "Girlie Sayings"

My Pink Stamper "Texas Chocolate" Hybrid Ink

Acrylic Block sized at 3 1/2"

 

Other items used:

 

Plantin Schoolbook Cricut Cartridge ~ scallop

Birthday Bash Cricut Cartridge ~ scallop circle

Accent Essentials Cricut Cartridge ~ heart

Ranger Distress Ink in Tea Dye

Button from my stash

 

Saturday, May 4th is National Scrapbooking Day and the Shop Pumpkin Spice girls are working hard to bring you a load of inspiration, along with plenty of challenges that will run throughout the day with a chance to win some prizes! I hope you will join us!

 

 

For more inspiration, you can find something new on the Pumpkin Spice Blog every day of the week!

 

That's it for me today.

 

Until next time...

Happy Crafting!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plant One on Me! ~ PKS Spring Fling Blog Hop

Hi There! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!

 

Today the Peachy Keen Stamps Designers and Alumni are hopping. Each stop along the way has a spring themed project to share and all projects include Peachy Keen Stamps. You are in for a real treat with loads of inspiration!

 

If you came here via the fabulously talented Nikki's blog : Scrappin' Navy Wife, then you are in the right place. If you just happened upon my blog and want to start from the beginning then head on over to the Peachy Keen Stamps Blog.

 

For my project I created a card using some fun Peachy Keen Stamps!

 

 

I won't go in complete detail because I know you have been hopping for a while. So I will just list the items I used.

 

Kraft cardstock - base

Heidi Grace Designs "Sunshowers" designer cardstock

Smiley Cards Cricut Download - flowers

Accent Essentials Cricut Cartridge - leaves

PKSC-06 June 2012 - grass

PK-182 Sweet and Silly Face Assortment

PK-163 Veggie Sentiments One

Copic Markers - eyes and stems

Ranger Glossy Accents - eyes

Ranger Distress Ink "Tea Dye" - to ink all edges

Pigment Ink in 2 shades of green for the grass

Seam binding ribbon

White gel pen

 

If you are interested in knowing more about the Peachy Keen Stamp of the Month Club you get view all the info -- HERE.

 

Before you go be sure to leave a comments because Peachy Keen Stamps is giving away a prize package, a $50.00 value to one lucky commentor. The prize package includes all the sizes of The Moodies! These are so cute and one lucky person will win all the sizes that have been released this month! For the most chances you will want to comment on all of the blogs in the hop.

 

Thank you for stopping!

 

Now it's time to head on over to our AMAZING creator and owner of Peachy Keen Stamps, Kathy on the Peachy Keen Blog.

 

Here is the blog list in case you get lost:

 

Peachy Keen Stamps Blog - http://www.peachykeenstamps.blogspot.com/

Amanda Bodine - http://amandascraftsandmore.blogspot.com/

Glorajean Beardall - http://glorascrafts.blogspot.com/

Ruthie Nixon - http://septemberninth.blogspot.com/

Cassandra Cauble - http://www.ctimz3.blogspot.com/

Amy Crockett - http://www.scrappingmommy.com/

Raven Baca - http://love4stamps.blogspot.com/

Lorie Souther - http://www.thinkinspot.com/

Melissa Haas - http://doxiemeldesigns.blogspot.com/

Michelle Criswell - http://www.scrappinwithmybug.com/

Vivienne Holden - http://www.craftinghaven.blogspot.com/

Jeanne Streiff - http://inkypaws.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/

Emma Aguilar - http://www.creativetimeforme.com/

Nikki Foraker - http://scrappinnavywife.blogspot.com/

Saundra Rega - http://luvscrappingtogether.blogspot.com/

Kathy Jakopovich - http://www.peachykeenstamps-kathy.blogspot.com/

 

Happy Hopping!

 

 

 

Howdy Partner! ~ Scrappy Moms Stamps April Release

Howdy! Welocom to my little space on the web!

 

I am back today to share another card I made using the new Scrappy Moms Stamps April release.

 

I pulled out an old Cricut cartridge for this one but it is an all time favorite.

 

For this card I used the Paper Doll Dress Up Cricut cartridge to create my little cowboy. The border was created by welding several horseshoes together using my Gypsy. I added a button and some jute rope to the top of the card to balance it out.

 

Here's a better look at my cowboy.

 



 

Doesn't he look cute with that Peachy Keen face! I used PK-145 Piles of 3/4 inch Smiles.

 

My sentiment is from the brand new Scrappy Moms Stamps "That's Entertainment!" set.

 

 

This set is so fun! You can see this set and so many more in the Scrappy Moms Store.

 

Make sure to check out all of the designers' blogs to see what they are creating with the new stamps.

 

Melanie from Scrappy Mel

Tammy from Scrappy Critters

Bonnie from Pink Bonbons

Corri from Bug Lover Cards

Cristi from Scrappin 5 Little Cupcakes

Lezlye from Ink and Paper Creations

Sandra from 365 Days of Cricut

Sarah from Live Love and Scrap

Trish from Techniques by Trish

We also have a special guest designer with us this month:

Brianna from Happy Scrapper

 

Until next time...

Happy Crafting!

 

 

No Place Like Home ~ Scrappy Moms Stamps April Release

Happy Saturday, Everyone! Thank you so much for stopping by my blog!

 

Today I am sharing a card that I created with the brand new Scrappy Moms Stamps release.

 

 

For this card, I used an image from the Winter Frolic Cricut cartridge.  I thought it worked perfectly with this Scrappy Moms Stamps sentiment. The sentiment is from the "That's Entertainment!" set.

 

 

This is a fun set with lots of quotes from movies and tv shows that I am sure many of us recognize.

 

I cut my image quite large and then cut the main image again but this time partly off the mat so it wouldn't cut the whole thing. I wanted to pop the roof on the birdhouse so I needed to create that layer since it did not have a seperate piece for the roof. For a little texture, I used the Distressed Stripes Cuttlebug embossing folder.

 

All my patterned paper is from Echo Park's "Sweet Day" 6x6 paper pad. I added a button from My Mind's Eye Lost and Found Two "Blush" collection and baker's twine from My Mind's Eye "Happy Go Lucky "Together" twine.

 

A few accents were added with my white gel pen and everything was inked with Ranger Distress Ink in Vintage Photo.

 

I hope you like this sweet card!

 

The new stamps from Scrappy Moms Stamps are in stock and ready for shipping. You can go to the Scrappy Moms Store to see these and so many more!

 

Thanks for stopping today!

Until next time...

Happy Crafting!

Peachy Keen Stamps Mid Month Release and Sale!

Hey There! I wanted to pop on real quick to let you all know that Peachy Keen Stamps has just released 4 new stamps sets! Of the four, three are sentiment sets that will work great with the April release earlier this month.

 

I made this set of cards using the PK-195 Honey Sentiments.

 

 

You can find all the details for these cuties -- HERE.

 

Guess what?

 

There are 2 sales happening at Peachy Keen Stamps!

 

This first sale applies to the new mid-month release and goes for an entire week.

 

 

 

The second sale is a thank you sale and only lasts for the weekend so you will want to hurry on this one.

 

These are some great discounts and I know you don't want to miss them!

 

Head on over the the Peachy Keen Stamps Store to check them all out!

 

Have a great weekend, Everyone!

 

Until next time...

Happy Crafting!

 

 

 

Scrappy Moms Stamps April Release!

Hi There! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!

 

If you are looking for my PKS Challenge post you can scroll down or click -->  HERE

 

Today Scrappy Moms Stamps is releasing 2 fantastic new stamp sets that you are going to love!!

 

The first is "That's Entertainment!"

 

 

The sentiments from this one are just so fun! There are some great ones from some of the movies we all love!

 

The second set being released is "Beach Bums!"

 

This set is going to get you in the summer state of mind in no time!

 

Both of these sets are in stock and ready to ship! Just head on over to the Scrappy Moms Stamps Store to get yours!

 

Check out all of the designers' blogs. We all be sharing projects over the next few days. Here is a list of all the design team:

 

Melanie from Scrappy Mel

Tammy from Scrappy Critters

Bonnie from Pink Bonbons

Corri from Bug Lover Cards

Cristi from Scrappin 5 Little Cupcakes

Lezlye from Ink and Paper Creations

Sandra from 365 Days of Cricut

Sarah from Live Love and Scrap

Trish from Techniques by Trish

 

We also have a special guest designer with us this month:

Brianna from Happy Scrapper

 

I will be back in a few with a new project featuring these stamps!

 

Until next time...

Happy Crafting!

 

 

 

Just Hatched ~ PKS Challenge

Hi there welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!

 

There is a new Peachy Keen Stamps challenge today.

 

THE CHALLENGE

Create a project using Peachy Keen Stamps. Anything goes!

We'll be awarding "TOP PEACH" to the player who uses their Peachy Keen Stamps this week and our two runner ups will receive a spiffy badge to display on their blog!

Guidelines:

- Design must be new

- Link up by 4/24 - 11:59 pm EST

 

I decided to create birth announcements using some super cute Peachy Keen Stamps!

 

 

I made both a girl and boy version. To create theses cards I used the egg from the Simply Charmed Cricut cartridge and the babies from the Baby Steps Cricut cartridge.

 

Here is a close up of the boy:

 

And here is a close up of the girl:

 

The babies were cut out of Copic Express It paper then colored them with Copic markers and with Spectrum Noir markers.

 

I stamped their faces with PK-1201 The Moodies 1 1/8th. I added some Ranger Glossy Accents to the eyes for some shine.

 

I used patterned paper from doodlebug designs Sugar and Spice 6x6 pad and Snips and Snails 6x6 pad.

 

My sentiments are from the new mid-month release from Peachy Keen Stamps. Not only does this release work perfectly with the April Stamp of the Month, but it can be used with so many other Peachy Keen Stamps.  I used PK- 195 Honey Set. These are on sale today, along with several other sets. Check them out at the Peachy Keen Store. 

 

Once you have grabbed your stamps, head on over to the Peachy Keen Challenge Blog to check out the challenge guidelines. Create something fabulous with your Peachy Keen Stamps and link it up! We can't wait to see what you create!

 

I hope you enjoyed my cards!

 

Until next time...

 

Happy Crafting!!

Sending Prayers ~ Shop Pumpkin Spice Inspiration

Hi There! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!

 

Today I am sharing a little sumthin' sumthin' that I created using products I got from Shop Pumpkin Spice. I am, also, providing inspiration on the Pumpkin Spice Blog.

 

 

With the tragedy of the Boston bombing still in the air, this sentiment from Paper Smooches "Flap Happy" felt appropriate. The beautiful butterflies are also from this same set.

 

I love the soft pretty colors that come from the My Mind's Eye "Nostalgia" papers. They worked perfectly for the butterflies and my background.

 

This card came together quickly and would be easy to recreate.

 

Shop Pumpkin Spice has a wonderful selection of designer papers, stamps, and embellishments. The prices are very reasonable and the shipping is fast.

 

For daily inspiration, please visit the Pumpkin Spice Blog. There is also a new challenge every Saturday. You can check out the current challenge HERE.

 

Thank you for stopping!

 

Until next time...

Happy Crafting!

Take time... ~ SMS Terrific Tuesday Challenge

Hi There! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!

 

There is a new Terrific Tuesday Challenge over at Scrappy Moms Stamps. The challenge for this week is "Spring is Blooming." Include flowers on your project.

 

 

For my card I cut flowers from the Forever Young Cricut cartridge and leaves from Accent Essentials. I handcut the stems and used a Fiscars punch for the grass. For the centers of my flowers I added some buttons from my stash and tied bows in the center using Trendy Twine Baker's Twine.

 

My card base was created using my Gypsy and welding 2 tag shapes from A Child's Year Cricut cartridge.

 

My sentiment is from Scrappy Moms Stamps "Fun Celebrations" set. I thought it was perfect.

 

Take a look at all the inspiration to be had on the Scrappy Moms Stamps blog. Visit each of their blogs and give them a little love. Then create your own "Spring is Blooming" project and link up for your chance to win a stamp set of your choice.

 

Later this week Scrappy Moms Stamps will be releasing 2 new sets you are sure to get excited about! Come back later to see what I have created using the new sets.

 

Thanks for stopping!

 

Until next time...

Happy Crafting!

 

You Make Me Smile ~ PKS Release Challenge

Hi there! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!

 

I am just popping on real quick to share the card I made for the PKS April Release Challenge 1 "Rainy Day." This challenge is found on the Peachy Keen Connection and it ends tonight!

 

 

I created this card with the newest PK Stamp of the Month for April. I stamped the cute little duck on some patterned paper and cut her out. The rain boots were cut from the Paisley Cricut cartridge and the puddle was cut from Create A Critter cartridge.

 

The sentiment is from last month's release: PK-193 Baby Easter Bunny.

 

You still have a few more hours before the challenge ends and for your chance to win a $25 gift certificate to the Peachy Keen Stamps store.  Hurry! Link up by 10:00 PM est. over at the Peachy Keen Connection.

 

Don't forget about the sale that is going on right now!

 

 

You can purchase the April release from the Peachy Keen Stamps store.

 

Until next time...

Happy Crafting!

 

 I am linking this to:

Cardz TV Challenge #27 ~ Mix It Up

Happy Bird-day! ~Peachy Keen Inspiration and Challenge

Hi There! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!

 

Today I am providing a little Peachy Keen inspiration here and on the Peachy Keen Blog.

 

I created this card with the Birthday Challenge in mind that is currently open on the Peachy Keen Connection.

 

 

I used the cute little chicks that are on the brand new PKSC-16 April 2013. This set was just released on Friday. I colored these cuties with Copic markers and added some glossy accents the their eyes. I placed them in a nest that I cut from the Sugar and Spice Cricut Lite cartridge.

 

I cut a shape from Elegant Edges Cricut cartridge and stamped it with PK-107 Cloudy Day background stamp. This is one of favorite background stamps. I find myself using it quite often.  The ink I used was very pale so it is hard to see in the photo.

 

For more definition, I inked all of the edges of my cuts with Vintage Photo Distress Ink.

 

Since this is a birthday challenge I cut some balloons from Create-A-Critter Critcut cartridge. I added some Twinery Baker's Twine in Maraschino, Denim, and Lemon Drop and a button from my stash.

 

I used sentiments from PK-142 Lil' Tweets Bird Day and PKSC-12 December 2012.

 

Here's a another close up for these adorable chicks:

 

There is still time to join in the April release challenges for you chance to win a $25 gift certificate. You have until Tuesday, April 9th at midnight CST. You can get all the details on the Peachy Keen Connection.

 

Just a reminder that there is a special sale going on right now.

 

 

You can see all the new stamps on the Peachy Keen Stamps Store.

 

Thank you for stopping by today!

 

Until next time...

Happy Crafting!

 

I am adding this card to the following:

 

More Than Favors Wacky Wednesday ~ Birthday theme

 

 

Hope ~ Shop Pumpkin Spice Blog Hop

Hi There! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!

 

It's the beginning of April and time for a Shop Pumpkin Spice Blog Hop!

 

 All of the designers are using products that can be found at Shop Pumpkin Spice. This week the challenge on the Pumpkin Spice Blog is Eggs. You can interpret that any way you would like.

 

If you got here from Missy's blog: Quick Chick Designs, then you are in the right place. If you just happened upon my blog and would like to start from the beginning then head on over to June's Blog: Simply Elegant Paper Crafts.

 

For my project I created a card using Kate's ABC's.

 

 

I used patterned paper from Fancy Pants "Be You" 6x6 paper pad. I inked all my pieces and added some stitching with my gel pen. My sentiment comes from Paper Smooches "Flap Happy" set.

 

Shop Pumpkin Spice has some specials going on that you may want to check out. Here is a few:

 

3 B's Ink & Block Set

Doodle Image Collection & Ink

 

You can join in the egg challenge. Visit the Pumpkin Spice Blog for all the details.

 

Now It's time to visit Marlene's Blog: Scrappin' Cookie. She will have something fabulous that you will not want to miss!

 

Thank you for stopping!

 

Until next time...

Happy Crafting!

 

Another Peachy Peek and Release Party Tonight!

Hi There! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!

 

Are you excited for the Peachy Keen Stamps April reveal and release? Tonight at 7 PM est. on the Peachy Keen Connection you will be able to see the full reveal of the April release. You are going to love it!

 

I have been playing with the new stamps and have another peek for you today.

 

I created a simple card for you using PKSC-16 April 2013. Thes pretty flowers were colored with Copic markers. I drew the stems and placed them in the mason jar that is part of the Stamp of the month. A little doodling and some baker's twine and the card was complete.

 

You can see this set and so much more tonight. You can purchase these new stamps from Peachy Keen Stamps after the release party.

 

That's it for me today!

 

Until next time...

Happy Crafting!

 

 

Enjoy this Day ~ SPS Inspiration

Hi There! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!

 

Today I am sharing a card that I made using products from Shop Pumpkin Spice.

 

I thought I would use the current Pumpkin Spice Challenge for my inspiration. The challenge this week is to create something with "Spring Animal or Insects."

 

I have always wanted to cut this jar of butterflies from Kate's ABC Cricut cartridge and this challenge was perfect.

 

 

My patterned paper is from My Mind's Eye The Sweetest Thing "Tangerine" 6x6 pad. I love the beautiful colors and patterns in this pad! I layered it on some kraft cardstock. I added some yellow ribbon from my stash and topped it with a brad from My Mind's Eye The Sweetest Thing "Sunshine" decorative brads.

 

I added a bit of The Twinery Baker's Twine in Canteloupe to embellish the jar.

 

I chose a sentiment from Paper Smooches Flap Happy set.

 

You can find these products and so much more at Shop Pumpkin Spice and the prices are always at least 30% off retail.

 

If you would like to join in the Pumpkin Spice Weekly Challenge then be sure to head on over to the Pumpkin Spice Blog. You have until Friday 9 PM est to link your project. We would love for you to join in!

 

Thank you for joining me today!

 

Until next time...

Happy Crafting!

 

A Note To Cheer You ~ PKS April Sneak Peek

Hi There! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!

 

I am so excited today! Our internet is finally up and running AND I get to share my first Peachy Peek for this month's release! Yay!

 

You are in for a real treat! Kathy amazes us each and every month and I am thrilled to share what I have created with these wonderful stamps!

 

 

For my first peek, I couldn't wait to use this cute little bee and hive from the newest Stamp of the Month for April. I colored the bee and hive with Copic markers. I added some Star Dust Stickles to the bee's wings and I added some pen work to the hive.

 

The branch was cut from the Create A Critter cartridge and my background shape was cut from Elegant Edges. The background shape was stamped with PK-107 Cloud Day background stamp.

 

My yellow paper was stamped with MSS-BK-22 Honeycomb background stamp.. I heat embossed it with some clear embossing ink and then inked it up with Ranger Spiced Marmalade.

 

To finish off the card I added some jute rope and a button from my stash.

 

I thought the sentiment from PK-194 Wise Crack Sentiments was perfect to go with this cute bee!

 

Here is a bit of a close up:

 

These stamps, as well as, several add-on sets will be revealed on Friday, April 5th, at 7:00 PM est. over on the Peachy Keen Connection. After the party you will be able to purchase them. I hope you will join us!

 

Don't forget to check out the Peachy Keen Stamps Blog to see more sneak peeks from my fellow design team sisters. They have been putting some fabulous things together!]

 

I will have more peeks for you over the next few days so be sure to come back!

 

Thank you for stopping!

 

Until next time...

Happy Crafting!