Sweet Sixteen ~ Shop Pumpkin Spice Inspiration!

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This is my second post today. You can check out my Peachy Keen Stamps post by clicking --> HERE

Or you can just scroll down. :)

Today is a special posting day for the Pumpkin Spice Blog. Several of the designers have created some extra inspiration for you.

I created a card using products that can be found at Shop Pumpkin Spice.

I have to say that this card came out just the way I imagined it. It was really simple to put together, too.

This fun paper is from Fancy Pants Designs Be You 6x6 paper pad. It has fun colors and patterns that I thought would be perfect for a Sweet 16 card.

I added some twine and a Prima flower. The brad is from My Mind's Eye Fine and Dandy Tickled Pink Brads.

The number 16 was cut using my Cricut Expression and the Kate's ABC's cartridge. I welded the shadow using my Gypsy and then layered the patterned paper on top.

My sentiment inside and out are both from My Pink Stamps Girlie Doodles.

I've added links to all the product I used so that you can easily find them on Shop Pumpkin Spice. Although once you are there you may be tempted to look around even more. It is chock full of great designer papers, embellishments, stamps, and more!

Check out the Pumpkin Spice Blog to see all the wonderful inspiration that is being shared.

Until next time...

Happy Crafting!

Peachy Keen Stamps ~ Color Challenge

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We have a color challenge for you on the Peachy Keen Challenge Blog.

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!

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 7/4 - 11:59 pm EST

For the challenge I decorated a dollar bin notebook.

This little cutie is from Peachy Keen Stamps PKSC-06 June 2012. She is colored with Copics to go with the color pallet that we are to use for the challenge.

All my designer paper came from the June Peachy Picks collection. It was perfect for this challenge.

I used A Child's Year Cricut cartridge for the oval and scallop.

The ribbon is included in the kit.

I added a brad and a few gems and it was complete.

Oh! I also added some diamond Stickles to the fairy wings. After all, a fairy needs a little sparkle!

Check out the Peachy Keen Challenge Blog to see all the awesome inspiration my design team sister have put together. Then join us. We would love to see your creations. Who know's! You may be the Top Peach this week!

American Pride with Scrappy Moms Stamps

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Today's project is for Scrappy Moms Stamps Terrific Tuesday Challenge. The theme is "Patriotic Pride." That means that not only our American friends can play along but all our wonderful friends from other countries can play as well.

For my project I created a layout.

Here is what I used to create this layout:

Stand and Salute Cricut Cartridge

Lacy Labels Cricut Cartridge

Elegant Edges Cartridge

Scrappy Moms Stamps ~ "Yankee Doodle Dandy"

Scrappy Moms Stamps ~ "Picture Perfect"

Scrappy Moms Stamps ~ The Twinery "Maraschino" and "Denim" Baker's Twine

Swiss Dots Cuttlebug Embossing Folder

Sizzix Stars and Swirls Embossing Folder

White Gel Pen

Buttons

I hop you all will join us in showing your "Patriotic Pride!" Head on over the Scrappy Moms Stamps to see all the pride being displayed.

Until next time...

Happy Crafting!

Shop Pumnpkin Spice and My Pink Stamper Release Blog Hop!!

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Shop Pumpkin Spice and My Pink Stamper have joined together to bring you the next release of the My Pink Stamper Image Stamp Kit. This one is called "Yankee Doodles" sold exclusively through Shop Pumpkin Spice.

In celebration, we are hopping! If just dropped by and would like to start from the beginning then head on over to the Pumpkin Spice Blog.

If you got here from Carissa's blog: Happily Ever Crafter then you are in the right place.

All the girls from Shop Pumpkin Spice have created projects featuring the MPS "Yankee Doodles" kit.

I created a card using the hat and one of the sentiments included in the kit. I inked my image and sentiment with MPS's new hybrid ink and colored the image with ProMarkers that are included in the kit. Take a look at all that is included in the kit:

This kit is being sold exclusively by Shop Pumpkin Spice. There are limited quantities so you may want to hurry over there to get yours!

The following products were used in the creation of my card and are available for purchase through Shop Pumpkin Spice:

MPS "Yankee Doodles" Kit
My Mind's Eye Miss Caroline "Dilly Dally" 6x6 pad
The Twinery "Denim" Baker's Twine
The Twiner "Maraschino" Baker's Twine
Sizzix Textured Impressions "Flowers, Stars, & Swirls" Embossing Folders


Other products used:
Lacy Labels Cricut Cartridge
Yellow Stickles
Gold Glimmer Mist (Used on the embossed cardstock)


Now it's time to head on over to June's blog: Simply Elegant Paper Crafts. She is sure to have something awesome to share with you!

Until next time...
Happy Crafting!!

Thank You Indie Chic! ~ Shop Pumpkin Spice Inspiration

Hi There and Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!

Today is my day to provide inspiration on the Pumpkin Spice Blog and I am thrilled to share my card with you!

I'm sure many of you have seen the My Mind's Eye "Indie Chic" papers. I just received mine a few days ago and I am loving the rich, beautiful prints in this 6x6 pad. What's wonderful about My Mind's Eye is that they create wonderful embellishments to go with their paper lines. I used several on this card.

The flowers on here are handmade by me. I had fun picking out the papers to make them but, Boy, were my fingers sore afterward! It was worth it, though. I love the way they turned out.

Remember, Shop Pumpkin Spice carries the newest lines of designer paper and most importantly it is always 30% off retail or more. We all love that, don't we?

Here are the items I used and can be found at Shop Pumpkin Spice:

My Mind's Eye Indie Chic "Ginger" 6x6 pad

My Mind's Eye Indie Chic ~ Ginger "Adventure" Decorative Brads

My Mind's Eye Indie Chic ~ Ginger "Direction" Decorative Buttons

The Twinery Baker's Twine in Cantaloupe

My Pink Stamper "Girlie Doodles"

Other items used:

Cindy Loo Cricut Cartridge ~ flourish

Elegant Edges Cricut Cartridge ~ scallops for flower

Seam Binding from my stash

I hope you enjoyed my card today! Be sure to visit the Pumpkin Spice Blog Monday through Friday for lots of inspiration!

Until next time...

Happy Crafting!

You've Got Pizza-zz! ~ SMS Release Week

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Today I am sharing a fun card using a sentiment from one of Scrappy Moms Stamps newest releases,"Mom's Diner."

This card was made using the Simply Charmed Cricut cartridge. I hid the face using my Gypsy and added PK-112 Cherub Face Assortment. The patterned paper is from Echo Park "Little Boy."

I placed the pizza on an Action Wobble, which can be purchased from Scrappy Moms Stamps. I, also added some Twinery Bakers Twine in 3 different colors, also from SMS!

My sentiment, of course, is from Scrappy Moms Stamps "Moms Diner." Have a look at all the fun sentiments on this set:

Scrappy Moms Stamps has this set in stock and it is ready to ship. Don't forget to check out all the other great products while you are there!

I'll be back tomorrow with another project that I cannot wait to share with you, but first I need to make it!

Until then...

Happy Crafting!! 

Scrappy Moms Stamps June Release!

Hi ya! Scrappy Moms Stamps is at it again. Today they are releasing 2 new stamp sets that you are going to LOVE!

Are you hungry? The first set I am introducing you to is "Mom's Diner!"

I love all these punny sentiments!

The second set is going to be especially popular with our Canadian friends. It is called "Proudly Canadian!"

Fun, Eh?

These will work perfectly with the Canadian Cricut cartridge or SVGs.

The first card I am featuring is using "Proudly Canadian!"

For this card I used the following:

Scrappy Moms Stamps "Proudly Canadian!"

Everyday Paper Doll Dress Up Cricut Cartridge ~ hockey sticks and puck

Create A Critter Cricut Cartridge ~ maple leaf

Lacey Labels Cricut Lite Cartridge ~ label for my sentiment

Ranger Distress Ink "Tea Dye"

Check out all the design team blogs for wonderful projects using these new stamps:

Mel ~ Scrappy Mel

Tammy ~ Scrappy Critters

Sarah ~ Live Love Scrap

Cristina ~ Crafting with Cristina

Bonnie ~ Pink Bonbons

Lauren ~ Lauren's Creative

Lezlye ~ Ink and Paper Creations

Corri ~ Bug Lover Cards

Nicole ~ Canadian Nikel Scrap'n

Trish ~ Techniques by Trish

AND

Our guest designer for June:

Dawnica ~ Dawnica's Korner

Scrappy Moms Stamps has these new sets in stock and ready to ship so head on over to get yours!

I'll be back with some more projects using these new stamps so stay tuned!

Graduation Card

Hi Crafty Peeps! I hope you all are having a great week!

I made a graduation card for a young man of a family that we have been friends with for several years. My children have had such a wonderful time with their children. It's hard to believe that they are growing up so fast!

Since this card is for a young man I wanted to keep away from anything cutsie.

I created this card after seeing one similar on my friend, Robin's blog, Robin's Creative Cottage.  Here is the direct link to her card: Robin's Card

This is a picture of the card opened.

Here I just wanted to show you another view.

My card base was created with black cardstock from DCWV. All my designer paper is from Echo Park's This & That "Charming". I inked all my edges with Ranger Distress Ink in Teas Dye.

All of the sentiments on this card are from Scrappy Moms Stamps. "Hats off to You" is from "School Days." I used a Fiscars circle punch and scallop punch to frame this sentiment.

"Congratulations" came from Scrappy Moms Stamps "Mini Messeges." For "Class of 2012" I did a little masking using a couple of stamps from "School Days." The 2012 was stamped from "Hooray for Birthdays." You can find all of these stamps --> HERE

I created a pocket for a gift card and edged it with a Fiscars border punch.

I created a tassel with some embroidery floss and attached it with a brad.

This was fun to make and really did take that long. I think it is perfect for any grad.

Thanks for stopping today! Come back tomorrow for some sneak peeks of Scrappy Moms Stamps June Release!

Until then...

Happy Crafting!

Tutu Awesome!

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Today I wanted to share a quick project I had put together for the challenge on the Peachy Keen Connection site. This was for Challenge #2 "Anything with Wings."

For this tag I used the new Peachy Keen Stamps June Stamp of the Month, PKSC-06 June 2012, for the fairy and sentiment. The background was stamped with PK-119 Lattice background, which is one of the add on stamps released this month.

I colored my little fairy with Copics, added a little Diamond Stickles to her wings, and did a little doodling with my white gel pen. The background was stamped with embossing ink and sprinkled with clear embossing powder and heat set it.  I love the way it came out on my kraft cardstock!

I finished the tag off with some bling and ribbon from my stash.

Keep an eye out. Every month Peachy Keen Stamps releases a new Stamp of the Month. They just keep getting better and better! 

If you love Peachy Keen Stamps and are looking for lots of Peachy inspiration then check out the Peachy Keen Connection. There is a gallary full of Peachy projects.

Thanks for stopping today.

Until next time...

Happy Crafting!

Dazzle Me ~ Shop Pumpkin Spice Inspiration

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Today I am bringing you some inspiration using products that can be purchased at Shop Pumpkin Spice.

Shop Pumpkin Spice carries all my favorite lines of papers and embellishments. Plus, everything is at least 30% off retail. Now who doesn't love that!

Here are the items I used with direct links to the product:

Echo Park "This & That Charming" 6x6 pad

My Mind's Eye "Stella and Rose" Decorative Brads

Baker's Twine and Trim found in the "Boy Crazy" kit

My Pink Stamper "Girly Sayings"

Other items used:

Create A Critter Cricut Cartridge

Fiscars Punch

You can find inspiration Monday - Friday on the Pumpkin Spice Blog. Check it out! You won't be disappointed.

Until next time...

Happy Crafting!

June Peachy Release and Challenge

Hi Craft Friends! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!

As you may have heard, Peachy Keen Stamps just released a brand new set of stamps for June and they are over the top cuteness!!

All the brand new stamps are being sold right now in the Peachy Keen Store. You must go over and check them out.

If you would like to win some of this cuteness there is a few challenges going on over at the Peachy Keen Connection.

Here is a card that I created for Challenge #1

The challenge is to include paper piecing, ribbon or twine, and some kind of sparkle or bling on your projects. You can make anything you choose, to enter this challenge, as long as you include the three things listed above AND you need to use the Peachy Keen Stamps of your choice. ONLY entries using PKS will be considered for the prize. In order to have all the entries in one place, please upload your photo on the PK Connection and when uploading, tag your photos with the key words JUNECHALLENGE#1.

The winner of this challenge will receive the exact same stamp set I used for this card.

You have until Sunday, June 10th at 11:59 p.m. to enter your project for a chance to win this PK-120 Home Tweet Home stamp set that was just released. Winners will be chosen randomly from all those submitted.

Head on over the Peachy Keen Connection to join in the fun!

I will see you tomorrow with some Pumpkin Spice inspiration.

Until then...

Happy Crafting!

Just For Dad ~ Scrappy Moms Stamps TTC

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It's time for a new Terrific Tuesday Challenge at Scrappy Moms Stamps! The theme this week is "Father's Day."

I took the opportunity to create a card for my father-in-law. He has always been a handy guy so I knew this would be perfect for him.

I used the new Scrappy Moms Stamps "Alphabet Soup" along with the "Alphabet Die" and wood grain stamp. I masked off the numbers on the stamps because I wanted my pieces to look like wood instead of Scrabble pieces.

The tool belt and tools come from the Everyday Paper Dolls Cricut cartridge. I embossed my background with the Cuttlebug Diamond Plate embossing folder. I added some brads that I've had in my stash forever.

Check out Scrappy Moms Stamps to see what the other wonderfully talented girls have created for your inspiration. Join us! We would love to see what you create for Father's Day!

Until next time...

Happy Crafting!!

A Little Birdie... ~ Peachy Peek #2

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Have you seen all the Peachy Peeks? If you haven't hurry over to the Peachy Keen Stamps Blog to get a look of all the peeks of the new Stamp of the Month and add-on sets. These are the cutest stamps and you are going to LOVE them.

I created this card with the new June Stamp of the Month.

The little bird and birdbath are both part of the Stamp of the Month. I used my Copic markers to color the images and added some doodling with a gel pen.

I used my Cricut Expression and A Child's Year cartridge to cut the oval and scallop tag. The patterned paper is from  DCWV Nana's Kitchen. With the addition of bling, ribbon, and button the card was finished.

Tuesday, June 5th, 7pm EST is the June Release Party on the Peachy Connection. There will be challenges and Peachies to win! I hope to see you there.

Come back tomorrow for a new Scrappy Moms Stamps challenge.

Until then...

Happy Crafting!

Blogaversary Fun at Scrappin' Cookie!

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My friend Marlene is celebrating her 3rd Blogaversary!

I would love for you all to check out her blog. She makes some of the most beautiful and creative cards and projects. I am always inspired by her creations.

Marlene is celebrating with games and giveaways.

Today is the last day to get in on the fun.

Check out her blog and get in on all the fun!

I'll be back tomorrow with another Peachy Peek!

Until then...

Happy Crafting!

A Peachy Peek!

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( If you are looking for the Pumpkin Spice Blog Hop, scroll down )

I am so excited to share this Peachy Peek! All of the designers have been busy creating with the new June Stamp of the Month and over the next few days you will be seeing peeks of this adorable set on the Peachy Keen Blog.

I have to say that this may be my favorite set so far. I know, I know! I say that every month! How can I not say this every month! Kathy draws the cutests images and faces!

Isn't this little fairy the cutest!! I couldn't wait to color her with my Copics. I used My Mind's Eye "Where the Heart Is" designer papers and embellished with flowers from the Simply Charmed Cricut cartridge. I added some Diamond Stickles to my fairy and flowers. The sentiment also comes with the June Stamp of the Month. I stamped the first part of the sentiment on the front of the card and the second part on the inside.

Don't you just love it!

Make sure to check out the Peachy Keen Blog for more sneak peeks along with all the designers' blogs. I know you are going to love this set and all of the add ons.

The release party is scheduled for June 5th on the Peachy Keen Connection site. Join us for challenges and a chance to win some Peachy goodness.

Thanks for stopping!

Sending Love ~ Shop Pumpkin Spice Blog Hop

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The designers for Shop Pumpkin Spice is having a Blog Hop. The theme for this hop is to create a sympathy card. We know it's a difficult task and we wanted to help you all a little.

You should have gotten here from Lezlye's blog: Ink and Paper Creations. If you just happened upon my blog then you will want to start from the beginning at the Pumpkin Spice Blog so as to not miss a thing.

I have to say that I have not had to make many sympathy cards so it took me some time to figure out what I wanted to do.

When I think of sympathy cards I think of soft soothing colors. That's why I turned to My Mind's Eye Stella and Rose "Hazel" 6x6 paper pad. This pad is filled with beautiful prints in soft colors. All the printed card stock is from this pad.

I used a sentiment from the new My Pink Stamper Handle with Care set. I added some ribbon from my stash and topped it off with a brad from My Mind's Eye Fine and Dandy Tickled Pink decorative brads.

Other items used:

Cricut Expression

A Child's Year Cartridge ~ scalloped oval tag

Cindy Loo ~ Flower

Ranger Distress Ink ~ Tea Dye

Thank you for stopping! Now it's time to head on over to Lenae's blog: Sugargem Crafts.

BEE Happy ~ PKS Challenge Just Cards

Hi Everyone! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!

It's hard to believe I haven't posted anything for a whole week. BUT, I have been busy and the next few days I have some fun things to show you.

Well, It Friday and that means it's time for a new challenge over at Peachy Keen Stamps Challenge Blog.

THE CHALLENGE:

 

Create a card using the theme provided.

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 6/6 - 11:59 pm EST

Here is what I created for you!

This card was super fun to create!

I don't know if you can see it here but there is some Glimmer Mist present!

Here is the process I went through. I took MSS- BK-22 Honeycomb background stamp and heat embossed white card stock with clear embossing powder. I,  then, inked the background with Ranger Distress Ink in Wild Honey. This was then sprayed with Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist in Iredescent Gold. I, also, misted my cloud background which was stamped with PK-107 Cloudy Day.

The scalloped shape was cut using my Cricut Expression and A Child's Year cartridge. The bees and hive are from Create A Critter. All my cuts and edges were inked with Ranger Distress Ink in Tea Dye. I added a little Yellow Stickles to the hear ton the hive and embellished my cuts with a white gel pen.

The faces on the bees come from PK-293 The Cornies Face Assortment. These just make me smile! I used Ranger Glossy Accents for their eyes. It gives a little dimension and shine.

For my sentiment I used the letter stickers that came in the May 2012 Peachy Picks kit.

I finished the card with some ribbon from my stash and that was it!

You have a week to create something and link it up over at the Peachy Keen Challenge Blog.

Head on over to see what my fabulous fellow designers have created to inspire you!

I'll see you tomorrow with a sneak peek of the June Stamps of the Month. I'm telling you now, I think these are my favorite to date! Kathy does an amazing job!

Until next time...

Happy Crafting!!