Sending Smiles ~ Scrappy Moms Stamps August Release

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Today is an exciting day because Scrappy Moms Stamps is releasing 2 brand new stamps sets! 

First let me share the card I've created and then I will show you the stamps!

My card today is created with the brand new Scrappy Moms Stamps "Happy Mail" set.

This card came together quickly. When I saw this sentiment I knew what I wanted to do. First I printed a map on some white cardstock. I then used an EK Success Film Strip punch and added a piece of white cardstock that I had run through my Cuttlebug with the Swiss Dots embossing folder. 

I added some Studio Calico wood veneers in each opening. The label for my sentiment was cut from the Lacy Labels Cricut cartridge. I finished my card off with a black gem and some Charcoal Twinery Baker's Twine.

Now have a look at the new stamps!

Both of these sets are in stock and ready to ship!!

I, along with my fellow designers, will be showcasing these stamps over the next week. We, also, have a guest designer joining us this month. Be sure to check out Candy's designs from Candy's Craft Corner and leave her some love!

Now get on over to Scrappy Moms Stamps to get your new stamps!!

Until next time...

Happy Crafting!

It's All About the Cookies! ~ Peachy Keen Stamps July Peek

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If you haven't heard yet it is Christmas in July at Peachy Keen Stamps!

This month's release is all things Christmas.

For my peek I used one of the add on sets that coordinate with the July Stamp of the Month.

I decided to cover and decorate a notebook. I thought this would be perfect to use for Christmas lists or cookie recipes.

I covered the cover of the note pad with patterned paper and then added my decorations. I choose these cute PK-1326 Gingerbread Two Part Cookie Stamps . I stamped the cookie on Kraft cardstock them stamped the icing with embossing ink and added white embossing powder.

I colored in the hearts with Copic marker and then covered them with Glossy Accents as well as the eyes.

The holly and sentiment come from PKSC-19 July 2013 Stamp of the Month. I stamped the sentiment on a shape that I cut from Lacy Labels Cricut cartridge.

To finish off the note pad I tied the binding with red and green ribbon.

Here is a closer look at the gingerbread.

There plenty of sneak peeks to feast your eyes on over on the Peachy Keen Stamps Blog tonight as wells the next 2 nights.

It all leads up to our Release Party on The Peachy Keen Connection on July 5th at 6 p.m. CDT.  Join our event page on Facebook and let us know you'll be coming to the party!!  We'll be chatting with the design team, playing games, sharing challenges, and of course we'll be giving away some prizes, too!

After the party you will be able to purchase the new stamps from the Peachy Keen Stamps store.

Come back tomorrow for another Peachy peek!

Until next time...

Happy Crafting!

Hog Heaven! and Milkin' It! ~ PK Connection Challenges

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Have you linked up your projects to the May Release Challenges on the Peachy Keen Connection yet?

 

If not, you still have a little time left and a chance to win a $25.00 gift certificate to Peachy Keen Stamps!

 

Here is the card I created for Challenge #1 Flower Power.

 

 

For this card, I used the newly released PKSC-17 May 2013. I colored this cute little pig with Spectrum Noir markers. My patterned paper is from Echo Park's Bundle of Joy Girl 6x6 paper pad.

 

I cut my mat from the Lacy Labels Cricut cartridges stamped it with PK-107 Cloudy Day background stamp. Iadded a flower and ribbon from my stash to finish my card.

 

Here is a close up of the this cute little pig!

 

 

I created this next card for Challenge #2 Shaped It Up!

 

 

I used the bottle found on the Simply Charmed Cricut cartridge for my shape. The shadow was welded together using my Gypsy.

 

This cutie-patootie baby girls is from PK-209 Life is Good Babies. This little girl is just the sweetest! I colored her with Copic markers and paper-pieced her clothing.  The bottle she is holding and the sentiment are from PKSC-17 May 2013.  I added some baker's twine and a small rose from my stash to finish it off.

 

The May release is currently 20% off retail through Sunday, May 12th. so, if you haven't purchased yours yet you may want to do it soon. You can find the whole release at the Peachy Keen Stamps store!

 

Now, hurry to get linked up over at The Peachy Keen Connection. The challeges close tonight at Midnight cst.

 

Thanks for stopping!

Until next time...

Happy Crafting!

 

 

 

Sending Prayers ~ Shop Pumpkin Spice Inspiration

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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!

My 2013 Calendar ~ Shop Pumpkin Spice Blog Hop

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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!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From all of us... Peachy Peeks Day 3

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This is my second post for the day. To see my Scrappy Moms Stamps project scroll down or click HERE.

 

It's day 3 of Peachy Keen Stamps sneak peeks! I am sure many of you have seen some awesome projects using the December stamps.

 

For today's project I used the new December Stamp of the Month.

 

 

There are a total of 4 candles in this set with several different faces to go with them. I colored these fun guys with Copic markers. I placed them on a mat that was cut from Lacy Labels Cricut Lite cartridges and embossed the white mat with a Sizzix Embossing folder. My designer paper is from Echo Park's "Little Boy."

 

Here is a close up. I added yellow stickles to the flames and Glossy Accents to the candles. They look so happy!

This is the inside of my card.

Both sentiments are included in the PKSC-12 Decemeber 2012.

Kathy has completely outdone herself this month! You are going to love this release!

These stamps will be available for purchase from the Peachy Keen Stamps store right after the Release Party on the Peachy Keen Connection.

Come join us for some fun, games, and challenges at 7 pm EST.

Now head on over to the Peachy Keen Blog to see some awesome projects from my design team sisters.

Until next time... Happy Crafting!


 

Thank you, God ~ Peachy Keen Challenge

Hi There! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!

 

Friday has arrived and with comes another Peachy Keen Challenge!

 

This weeks challenge is entitled "Word Up!"

 

Here are the details:

 

Create a card using a Peachy sentiment as your main focus.

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 10/24 - 11:59 pm EST

 

With the challenge in mind here is what I created:

 

 

I started with papers found in the October Peachy Picks Collection.

 

My sentiment came from PK-141 Lil' Tweets Thanksgiving. I stamped it on pattern paper that was cut with my Cricut Expression and the Lacy Labels cartridge.

 

The leaves were created using PKSC-09 September 2012. These started out white. I inked them with various distress inks, crumpled them, unfolded them, inked them a little more, and sprayed them with

 Glimmer Mist.

 

For the final touch I added some green crinkle ribbon.

 

You can see what all of the designers have created to inspire you on the Peachy Keen Challenge Blog.

 

I cannot wait to see your "Word Up!" creations!

 

Have a wonderful weekend!

 

Happy Harvest ~ PKS October Release and Challenge

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Today I wanted to share a card I created for Challenge #2 over at the Peachy Keen Connection.

 

 

The challenge is to use a Peachy Keen Stamps background stamp or to create your own background using your Peachy Keen Stamps.

 

I decided that this cute little squirrel from the newly released October Stamp of the month PKSC-10 would look perfectly on PK-133 Oak Leaves and Acorn background. My little squirrel was paper pieced. I added a bit of Ranger Glossy Accents to her eyes for some shine and a bit of chalk to her cheeks. The Acorn is also from PKSC-10.

 

I had a lot of fun with my background! I started with white cardstock and used distress inks to ink it all up with Aged Mahogany, Spiced Marmalade, and Crushed Olive. Over that I inked my background stamp with embossing ink, stamped it, and then added clear embossing powder. I used my heat gun to set the embossing powder. Once cooled I added Brushed Corduroy distress ink over the whole thing.

 

I cut the background shape that the squirrel is on from Lacy Labels Cricut Lite cartridge. My patterned paper and embellishments are from the October Peachy Picks Kit.

 

You have until 12:59 AM EST to link up over at the Peachy Keen Connection. For more information on the challenge click --> HERE

 

 

Sweet as you are! ~ PKS Inspiration!

Hi Peachies!Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!

It's my turn to post on the Peachy Keen Blog and I have a cute gift bag to share.

 I love buying plain kraft bags and decorating them to make them look extra special for the recipient. Peachifiying them is always fun!

I love Peachy Keen Stamps faces! My cherries were on the small size but the faces from PK-123 Darren and Laura Lee worked perfectly. The faces are looking at each other, isn't that just too cute!

I chose a sentiment from PK-106 With a Cherry on Top! This set has a lot of interchangeable sentiments that give you a lot of options.

Other items used:

Lacy Labels Cricut Lite cartridge

Country Life cartridge

My Mind's Eye "Twinkle Twinkle Little Girl"

My Mind's Eye "Fine and Dandy Girl"

Ranger Glossy Accents

Ranger Distress Ink "Tea Dye"

I hope you all have a wonderful week!

Until next time...

Happy Crafting!

Aged to Perfection!

Hi Everyone! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!

Today I am sharing a card that I made for my father-in-law's 87th birthday. He has come to enjoy getting handmade cards from me and so I HAVE to make them for him. :)

I know many of you struggle with male cards just as I do. Not only is it a challenge for me to make a male card, it is also a challenge to come up with an idea for my father-in-law that I have not already done.

The phrase, "Aged to Perfection," kept going through my mind and so that is how this card came about.

These aren't the best pictures but I think you get the idea.

Here is what was used:

Simply Charmed Cricut cartridge ~ wine

From My Kitchen Cricut cartridge ~ cheese ( I didn't used the swiss layer )

Lacy Labels Cricut Lite cartridge ~ sentiment mat and shadow

Fiscar's edge punch

Echo Park Papers

Sentiment is computer generated

Acetate for the top layer of the wine bottle

Well, there you have it! I hope it has given you an idea to use for a future card.

Thanks for stopping!

Until next time...

Happy Crafting!

Friends Listen... ~ SPS Inspiration

Hi Everyone! Welcome to  Luv Scrapping Together!

I hope you had a fabulous Fourth of July.

Today I have a friendship card for you.

This card came together quite quickly. I started with a sentiment from My Pink Stamper "Girlie Sayings." The sentiment kind of put this card in motion for me.

Next was choosing the papers that I wanted to use. This was quite easy since I am in love with this My Mind's Eye Indie Chic "Ginger" papers. You can purchase just the sheets you want or get a 6x6 pad.

I embellished the card with a brad from My Mind's Eye Indie Chic Ginger "Adventure" and a Prima flower.

All these items are in stock in the Shop Pumpkin Spice store.

Other items used:

Elegant Edges Cricut Cartridge

Lacy Labels Cricut Cartridge

Ranger Distress Ink in Tea Dye

Don't for get to come back Saturday for the Pumpkin Spice Blog Hop. There will be lots of inspiration from the design team.

Until next time...

Happy Crafting!!

American Pride with Scrappy Moms Stamps

Hi Everyone! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!

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!!

Good Friends and Chocolate.... ~ Scrappy Moms Stamps Release

Happy Monday! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!

Did you see the new Scrappy Moms Stamps release? Today I am sharing another card using a sentiment from one of the new released stamps. The sentiment I chose is from "Girls Just Want to Have Fun."

I love the colors of this card!

Here are the products that were used:

Chocolate SVG file from SVG Cuts

Background from Lacy Labels Cricut Lite Cartridge

Sentiment from Scrappy Moms Stamps "Girls Just Want to Have Fun"

Ranger Glossy Accents

Ranger Distress Ink in Vintage Photo

Designer Paper from My Mind's Eye "Twinkle Twinkle Little Girl" stack

Crinkle Ribbon in Petal Pink

Brad from My Mind's Eye ~ Fine and Dandy "Tickled Pink"

Here's a look at "Girl's Just Want to Have Fun":

This set is perfect for all your girlfriends and many of the sentiments could be used for others as well.

For more inspiration check out all the Scrappy Moms Stamps designers blogs, as well as, our guest designer's blog: Scrappin' Cookie.

Now head on over to Scrappy Moms Stamps to pick up these stamps! They are in stock and ready to ship!

Thank you for stopping today!

Until next time...

Happy Crafting!!

Merry Christmas!

Hello Friends! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!

I have a couple of tags to share with you. I am trying to get all my last minute things completed. I made these tags to put on some gifts for my daughters.

Lettering Delights just released these cute images and I had to use them.

Here are the details:

Lacy Labels Cricut Lite ~ tag

Lettering Delights ~ Nancy's Happy Holidays Cut-its

Peachy Keen Stamps ~ PK-757 Wide Eyed and Bushy Tailed assortment

Scrappy Moms Stamps "Winter Wishes" ~ sentiment

My Mind's Eye "12 Days of Christmas" ~ patterned paper

Star Dust Stickles

Ranger Glossy Accents

white gel pen, foam tape, ink

I am adding these to the following challenges:

Peachy Keen Stamps Sketch Challenge ~ anything goes

My Craft Spot ~ Tags

Fantabulous Cricut ~ Tags

Whimsical Designs ~ Tags

This is my last post before Christmas, although, I still have a few more Christmas projects to share with you!

I just want to wish eacha nd every one of you a very Merry Christmas! Enjoy your loved ones and be safe.

Hugs to all!

Christmas Blessings

Hi Crafty Friends! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!

I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday! I had my 3 year old nephew here and let me tell you it was a busy time. That accounts for my lack of posts. I am watching him again all next week and I hope to be better prepared. I love him but, boy, does he wear me out!!

Today I have a tent card to share with you. I found this idea on Splitcoast Stampers a while back.

I created this card in my Gypsy and even did some machine stitching with my sewing machine.

Here is a side view.

Here is a close up to see some of the detail.

Here is the details:

Christmas cartridge (Gypsy download) ~ wreath and candle

Plantin Schoolbook ~ circle to create window in card

Lacy Labels Cricut Lite ~ tag

Scrappy Moms Stamps "Winter Wishes" ~ sentiment

Echo Park "Seasons Greetings"(purcahsed from Shop Pumpkin Spice :) ~ patterned papers

Thread for machine stitching

My Craft Spot Cranberry Crinkle Ribbon

Prima Flower

The Paper Studio pearls and gems

Ranger Distress Ink ~ Tea Dye and Aged Mahogany

Ranger Glossy Accents ~ used on the candle to make it look like wax

Yellow Stickles ~ flame

I hope you like my card!

I will be entering this in the following challenges:

My Craft Spot ~ "Christmas Through the Window"

Robin's Creative Cottage ~ "Let It Sparkle"

Fantabulous Cricut Challenge Blog ~ Holiday Cards

Cooking with Cricut ~ "Candles, Wreaths, and Pine Cones"

This card made top 5

Have a Holly Jolly Holiday treat boxes ~ SMS Terrific Tuesday Challenge

Hello Crafters! Welcome to Luv Scrapping Together!

It's time for another Terrific Tuesday Challenge at Scrappy Moms Stamps. For this challenge we are using the From My Kitchen Cricut cartridge. You can use any cut or if you don't own this cartridge you can use a similar cut from anothe cartridger or from an SVG.

I thought I'd go with something quick and simple this time. I made my first sour cream treat holders.

It wasn't easy taking a picture of these because you really can't stand them up!

Here are the details:

Patterned Paper ~ DCWV the Mrs. Claus's Kitchen stack

From My Kitchen Cricut cartridge ~ gingerbread man/woman

Peachy Keen Stamps ~ PK-293 The Cornies assortment

Lacy Labels Cricut Lite ~ tag and layers

Scrappy Moms Stamps ~ A Holiday to Remember

White gel pen

Xmas Red Stickles

We would love for you to join us in the challenge. Head on over to Scrappy Moms Stamps to see what my fellow designers have put together for you!

Have a wonderful day!