Counting Blessings ~ My Craft Spot Monday Challenge

Hi There! I am here to share with you the card I created for My Craft Spot's Monday Challenge.

This week's challenge is Sequins!

I love sequins and think they are so fun!

I had this fun paper sitting on my craft desk for a few weeks now and finally used it. My designer paper is from Doodlebug's Friendly Forrest. It is so fun and I love the colors!

Since the challenge is sequins I knew I wanted to make a shaker card.

I used My Craft Spot's Scrapping Life Cards metal dies to create my shaker. I stamped the inside with My Craft Spot's Happy Thanksgiving stamp set using Momento Rick Cocoa ink and Color Box Purple pigment ink. I filled my shaker with My Craft Spot's Orange Creamsicle, Perfectly Purple, Chocolate Sundae, and Pumpkin sequins.

I added this cute little fox from the Create A Critter Cricut cartridge. The eyes were stamped from Peachy Keen Stamps PK-640 Princess Face Assortment. I finished the card off with some purple ribbon I had in my stash and a few more sequins.

We would love for you to join us in the challenge this week. Head on over to My Craft Spot to check out the guidelines and see what the other designer's have created.

Thanks for joining me today!

Smile! ~ PKS September Release Blog Hop

The excitement has been building for the past two days and now the time has FINALLY arrived!

WELCOME to the September Release and Reveal Blog Hop at Peachy Keen Stamps!

You should have arrived here from Jessica's Blog. If you just happened upon my blog and want to start the hop from the beginning then head on over to the Peachy Keen Stamps Blog.

Haven't you just loved all the sneak peeks of Peachy Keen Stamps September release!

Tonight I am sharing a card with the cute eagle from PK-1427 Smile Eagle.

He doesn't look too happy, does he? 

I paper pieced my eagle and and colored his face with Copic Markers. My branch is from the Create A Critter Cricut Cartridge and my background shape was cut with my Silhouette. I stamped the background with PK-107 Cloudy Day Background stamp.

The new stamps are NOW available in The Peachy Keen Stamps Shop, and as always, you can pick these new releases up at a discounted price for a limited time!

Now it’s time to do a little hopping to celebrate AND give you a chance to win a $50 Gift Certificate from Peachy Keen Stamps!!  The WINNER from the Blog Hop as well as the winners from both days of sneak peeks will be announced here on Monday, September 8th.

Below, you’ll find the complete blog hop order, and all you need to do to be eligible for the prize is hop along, and leave comments here and on our designer’s blogs. That’s it! We’ll select one random winner from ALL the comments to win the $50 prize so they can do a little peachy shopping! Have fun, enjoy the hop, and GOOD LUCK!!!

The Peachy Keen Stamps Blog

Amy Crockett
Liz Munoz
Brigit Mann
Jessica Esch
Saundra Rega < You are here
Gigi McKellips
Emily Kluender
Lorie Souther

Thanks for joining us for our September Release! We love and appreciate our peachy friends so much, and we hope you’ve enjoyed the creations as much as we’ve enjoyed bringing them to you!

Now hop on over to Gigi's Blog!

Gimmie S'More ~ SMS Terrific Tuesday Challenge

Hi there! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!

It's time for a new Scrappy Moms Stamps Terrific Tuesday Challenge.

The Challenge: The Great Outdoors

Create a project that reminds you of the great outdoors.

For my project I wanted to use the cute hedgehog for the Cricut Campin' Critters cartridge.

I cut the hedgehop and stamped is face with  Peachy Keen Stamps PK-182 Sweet and Silly Face Assortment and added some highlights with my white gel pen.

The fire is from the Create A Critter cartridge. I added some Orange Peel Stickles for some sparkle.

MY sentiment is from Scrappy Moms Stamps "Happy Campers" set.

 

This set is great for all your fun camping pictures and cards!

 

I hop you will join us in the challenge! You can link up your project over on the Scrappy Moms Stamps blog.

 

Until next time...

Happy Crafting!!

 

Happy Summer! ~ Peachy Keen Stamps Sneak Peek

Hi There! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!

 

It's time for Day 2 of Peachy Keen Stamps June sneak peeks!

 

The stamps that will be released this month are all about summer and fun. Kathy draws the cutest images and you will love this release!!

 

Today I am sharing a treat bag that I created using the new stamps from the June 2013 Stamp of the Month.

 

 

I created the packaging for my bag of gold fish using my Gypsy but you can easily make it without it. I took a 5"x 11" piece of cardstock and cut a 2" circle to create a window.

 

I decorated the box with the cute little fish and starfish from the June Stamp of the Month. I colored them with Copic markers.

 

Here is a view from the side:

 

 

Hurry on over to the Peachy Keen Blog to see some more sneak peeks.

 

Then join us for the release party, Wednesday, June 5th at 7 PM est. on the Peachy Keen Connection.

 

Join me tomorrow for another peek at this month's stamps.

 

Until next time...

Happy Crafting!!

 

 

It's Your Day... ~ PKS Photo Inspiration Challenge

Hi There! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!

 

If you are looking for the PKS and SVG Cutting Files Bog Hop click HERE.

 

It's challenge time at Peachy Keen Stamps! This week is a photo challenge.

 

Here are the details:

 

 

THE CHALLENGE

Create a project using the photo as inspiration. Interpret the photo ANY way you'd like, just be sure to let us in on your creative process! The colors next to the photo are only suggested!

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 5/22 - 11:59 pm EST

 

Here is the card I created using the photo for inspiration:

 

 

For my card, I used PK-206 Female Floatin' Frog. This stamp set comes with the floating frog and a few sentiments. I had so much fun coloring her!

 

This next picture shows the shine I added to her eyes and her drink. I, also, did some doodling with my black gel pen.

 

Here is the rest of the sentiment that I stamped on the inside of the card:

 

Other products used:

 

Country Life Cricut cartridge ~ sun

Create A Critter Cricut cartridge ~ pond

Copic Markers

Spectrum Noir Markers

Fiscars Grass Punch

 

I hope you will join us this week! I look forward to seeing what you create. All the details can be found on the Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge Blog.

 

Until next time...

Happy Crafting!

 

 

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

 

 

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!

You Give Me Butterflies! ~ Shop Pumpkin Spice Inspiration

Hi There! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!

 

Today I am sharing inpiration on the here and on the Pumpkin Spice Blog.

 

My card today features products that can be purchased at Shop Pumpkin Spice.

 

 

 

For my card today, I chose to use this beautiful paper from My Mind's Eye Lost and Found 3 Ruby 6x6 pad. I love the pretty reds. pinks, and greys. I cut my heart from the Create a Critter Cricut cartridge.

 

I stamped my butterfly stratigically so that if has a lace look. This butterfly is from Paper Smooches "Flap Happy' set. I am falling in love with the Paper Smooches stamps and Pumpkin Spice has several sets to choose from. You can see them HERE.

 

I added some Twinery Baker's Twine in Blossom and ties a double loop bow. I added a Recollections flower on top.

 

My sentiment comes from Whimsical Designs "With Love" set. It is part of the With Love Valentine Kit available at Shop Pumpkin Spice.

 

I just want to remind you that you still have a chance to enter the Hearts challenge on the Pumpkin Spice Blog. Enter by tomorrow for your chance to win $25 worth of Shop Pumpkin Spice products.

 

I hope I've inspired you today.

 

Until next time...

Happy Crafting!

 

 

 

 

 

Love Birds ~ SMS Terrific Tuesday Challenge

Hi There! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!

 

We are celebrating the season of love at Scrappy Moms Stamps! This week's Terrific Tuesday Challenge is to make a project with Valentine's Day in mind.

 

I created a shaped card with some cute little love birds today. My card was inspired by a card that I saw on the Cosmo Cricket Facebook page.

 

 

Here are the details:

 

Birthday Bash Cricut Cartridge ~ card base

Create A Critter Cricut Cartridge ~ branch

1.75" Circle Punch ~ punched twice for each bird

Scrappy Moms Stamps ~ Crazy 4 You! ( sentiment )

Peachy Keen Stamps ~ PK-754 Critter Faces Medium

The Twinery ~ Caribbean Baker's Twine ( found at SMS)

Bo Bunny Papers ~ Love Letters and Crazy Love

Bo Bunny Crazy Love Brads

Ribbon from stash

 

Scrappy Moms Stamps has several different Valentine stamp sets to choose from. You are sure to find a sentiment you will love.

 

Hop on over to Scrappy Moms Blog to see all the inspiration that design team has put together for you. Then link up your Valentine's project for a chance to win a Scrappy Moms Stamp set of your choice!

 

I am linking this up to the following challenges:

 

Cardz TV CCC~ Round or square Valentine using the card feature.

 

Thanks for stopping!

 

Until next time...

Happy Crafting 

 

 

 

 

2013 Calendar Continues...

Hi There! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!

 

Today I am sharing the rest of the 2013 calendar that I created with products that can be purchased from Shop Pumpkin Spice.

 

The designers had a blog hop this past Saturday and I showed the first 6 months then. You can see that post HERE.

 

Before I start I just want you to know that I will be linking to all the products I used. All fonts were cut with Opposites Attract Cricut Cartridge. I welded them together with my Gypsy and added Ranger Glossy Accents to every one. I cut my pages out of cardboard and patterned paper using the Elegant Edges Cricut cartridge. Everything was inked with Ranger Distress Ink in Tea Dye.

 

The first month up is July:

 

 

Products used:

 

MME Lime Twist "Out of the Blue" 6x6 pad

MME Fine and Dandy "Tickled Pink" Buttons

The Twinery Baker's Twine in Mandarin

 

Other Items:

 

Create A Critter Cricut Cartridge ~ stars

Fiscars Edge punch

White Gel Pen

 

August:

 

 

Products used:

 

Echo Park "Paradise Beach" 6x6 pad

MME Indie Chic "Pictures" Decorative Tape

 

September:

 

 

Products used:

 

MME Lime Twist "Out of the Blue" 6x6 pad

The Twinery Baker's Twine in Mandarin

 

Other items:

 

Simply Charmed Cricut Cartridge ~ Pencil

Fiscars Edge Punch

 

October:

 

(This is another favorite page)

 

Products used:

 

Echo Park Chillingsworth Manor paper

Penny Black Mimi Halloween stamps

Say It In Crystals Adhesive Jewels

 

Other items:

 

Black Diamond Stickles

Matha Stewart Spiderweb punch

Copic Markers

 

November:

 

 

Products used:

 

MME Indie Chic "Ginger" Collection

MME Indie Chic "Ginger" Direction Buttons

The Twinery Baker's Twine in Cappuccino

 

Other items:

 

Fiscars Edge Punch

Matha Stewart Leaf Punch

 

December:

 

 

Products used:

 

MME Winter Wonderland 6x6 pad

 

Other items:

 

Christmas Cheer Cricut cartridge ~ trees

Fiscars Edge Punch

Yellow Stickles

 

Well, I know that was a heavy picture post but I hope you enjoyed seeing my calendar. My daughter is already asking for it so I may not see it for much longer!

 

Don't forget to link up your New Year projects to Pumpkin Spice's very first challenge. You can link up HERE. You have until tomorrow to get linked for your chance to win $25.00 in store product. If you play in all the challenges this month you will have even more chances to win. (Please be patient when linking up as the page does takes some time to load.)

 

Be sure to check out the Pumpkin Spice Blog daily for inspiration and every Saturday for a new challenge!

 

Until next time...

Happy Crafting!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My 2013 Calendar ~ Shop Pumpkin Spice Blog Hop

Hi There! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!

 

 

Happy New Year, Pumpkin Spice fans! Welcome to the to the first Shop Pumpkin Spice Blog Hop of the New Year! We have some new designers with us this year and you are in for a big treat!

It's, also, exciting because Pumpkin Spice is hosting its very first challenge! There will be a new challenge every Saturday on the Pumpkin Spice Blog and you will have a week to complete a project and link up. All linked projects will be eligible to win a monthly prize from the Shop Pumpkin Spice store.

If you have arrived here from Carissa's blog: Happily Ever Paper Crafter 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 the the Pumpkin Spice Blog.

The Pumpkin Spice Challenge for this week is: Create a project that makes you think of the New Year.

For my project I created a 2013 calendar. I will be sharing a few pages with you today and I will share the rest on January 10th, here and on the Pumpkin Spice Blog. I didn't want to overwelm you with too many pictures. :)

I used several different paper pads for my pages and most of my embellishments have come from Shop Pumpkin Spice. I will list the items used for each page with direct links to the product.

I cut all the pages from Elegant Edges Cricut cartridge and I bound the calendar with my Bind-It-All. All my lettering was cut from the Opposites Attract Cricut cartridge. I welded the letters and numbers together using my Gypsy and covered them all with Ranger Glossy Accents. I was able to download the actual calendar with dates from Papercrafts Magazine.

 

This first picture is of the cover to my calendar.

 

Items used:

MME The Sweestest Thing "Tangarine" 6x6 paper pad

The Twinery Baker's Twine  ~ Buttercream and Cantaloupe

MME The Sweetest Thing Tangarine "Sunshine" Brads

 

Lacy Labels Cricut Cartridge for the label under the year

 

 

Items used:

Carta Bella Winter Fun

Frosted Lace Stickles

Twine

 

 

Items used:

 

Crate Paper Fourteen 6x6 pad

The Twinery Baker's Twine ~ Blossom and Stone Grey

MME Lost and Found Blush Buttons

 

 

Items used:

Echo Park Country Drive

 

Paper Doll Dress Up ~ clover

hemp

white gel pen

 

 

Items used:

 

MME Fine and Dandy Boy

The Twinery Baker's Twine ~ Caribbean

 

Pooh and Friends Cricut Cartridge ~ umbrella

Create A Critter ~ puddle ( Glossy Accents was added to this )

 

 

Items used:

 

MME The Sweetest Thing Lavender

MME The Sweetest Thing "The Best" Brads

 

Martha Stewart Doily punch

Ribbon from my stash

 

 This is one of my favorite pages :)

 

Items used:

Echo Park So Happy Together

MME Fine and Dandy True Blue Bling

 

Campin Critters Cricut Cartridge

 

I hope you like what your've seen so far! I will share the remaining pages on Januray 10th. So be sure to come back!

 

Now it's time to head on over to Lezlye's Blog: Ink and Paper Creations She is going to have something wonderul for you!

 

I am linking this to the following challenges:

 

Exploring Cricut ~ New Year

Scrap Creations ~ Something New

Little Scrap Pieces ~ Anything Goes

Pumpkin Spice ~ #1 New Year

 

Thanks for stopping by!

 

Until next time...

Happy Crafting!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here Comes... ~ SMS November Release

Hi There! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!

 

Today I have a Christmas tag featuring a sentiment from the newly released Scrappy Moms Stamps "Critter Crazy!" and "Christmas Cheer!"

 

I was going through all of my cards and deciding which I was going to keep and which I was going to throw away. This little dog from the Create-A Critter Cricut cartridge was on one of the cards I was going to throw away. So, I decided to recycle him!

 

 

I cut a circle and scallop from the Birthday Bash Cricut cartridge for my tag. As I mentioned, the little puppy was from Create-A-Critter Cricut cartridge. He didn't have a hat so I added one that I cut from an SVG called Nancy's Happy Holidays. I bought this last Christmas season from Lettering Delights. To the hat I used some Snow Writer and topped it with some very fine glitter and let it dry.

 

The cute little face is from Peachy Keen Stamps PK-757 Wide Eyed and Bushy Tailed Face Assortment. I topped his eyes and nosed off with some Ranger Glossy Accents. For his collar I tied some Martha Stewart twine and added a tiny bell.

 

"Here comes Santa Paws" is from Scrappy Moms Stamps newest release "Critter Crazy!"

 

 

 

On the back of the tag I stamped "For" and "Love" from the newly released "Christmas Cheer!" set.

 

 

Both these sets are in stock and ready to ship!

 

Head on over to Scrappy Moms Stamps to get yours and while your there check out all the other items that Scrappy Moms Stamps has available!

 

Until next time...

Happy Crafting!

 

 

Koala-ty Friend ~ SMS Terrific Tuesday and Sneak Peek!

Hi Crafty Friends! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!

 

 

Scrappy Moms Stamps took a break last week but we are here this week with another Terrific Tuesday Challenge.

 

This week's challenge is "Teddy Bear Picnic."

 

Make a project with a bear. Easy, right?

 

Here is my project and it has a little sneak peek!

 

 

For this card, I had to use this cute koala bear from Create A Critter. I cut her at 2.76 inches and used my Gypsy to hide her face. I, then, stamped her face using PK-755 Critter Faces Large.

 

The ballon is from Create A Critter  Cricut cartridge cut at 2.76. I added some Twinery Bakers Twine in Pink Sorbet. You can purchase this from Scrappy Moms Stamps.

 

The card base was created by welding 2 tag shapes together. I grabbed these from A Child's Year Cricut cartridge.

 

I stamped my sentiment from one of the newest Scrappy Mom's Stamps sets. These will be released on Friday.  You are going to love these new sentiments!

 

Did you see the announcement on the Scrappy Moms Stamps blog? If not, then you will want to get over there because Scrappy Moms Stamps is having a Guest Designer Call!

 

Head on over to Scrappy Moms Stamps to see all the inspiration from my fellow designers. Then, link up your teddy bear creations for a chance to win a Scrappy Moms Stamp set of your choice!

 

I can't wait to see what you create!

 

Thanks for stopping!

 

Hugs,

Saundra :)

 

 

 

100% Nuts! ~ Shop Pumpkin Spice Blog Hop

Hi There! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!

 

Today is the monthly Shop Pumpkin Spice blog hop with stops at each designers' blogs. We are all excited to share projects that have been made with products you can find at Shop Pumpkin Spice.

 

If you came from Diana's blog: DL.ART then you are in the right place. If you just happened to stop by my blog and want to start from the beginning then head on over to the Pumpkin Spice Blog.

 

Today I am sharing a shaped card that was quick and easy to put together.

 

(This Project is out for Publication)

 

This card was created using my Gypsy, Create A Critter Cricut cartridge, and Plantin SchoolBook.

 

I welded the shapes together and created the layers just slightly smaller as this cut does not have a shadow.

 

What made this card easy and quick was the great papers that were used.

 

All the products used can be found in the Shop Pumpkin Spice store. Shop Pumpkin Spice carries all the great lines of papers and embellishments that we all love at 30% off retail. You gotta love that!

 

Here are the products I used:

 

Bazill Kraft Cardstock

Simple Stories Harvest Lane

The Twinery Cappuccino Baker's Twine

 

 

Now check out the November Kit "Family Time":

 

 

This kit retails is valued at $46.45 but you can purchase all of this for only $24.95!

 

You can get all the details: HERE

 

Now it's time to see what Lezlye at Ink and Paper Creations has for you!

 

Until next time...

Happy Crafting!