Friday, January 28, 2011

TSB Challenge #13

Wow I can't believe another week has passed!  February is around the corner and with it Valentine's Day!  Thank you everyone who played along on the Blog Hop last week from The Stamping Bazaar.  Please take note that all 3 images (Chickie's Valentine, Louisa and Leoncio & Marvin with Daisies) are combined for a limited time only for $10.  So hurry to get these super adorable images from Marina!!!

This week's challenge is a sketch!


I used one of my fav images "Bikkie".  He's just so adorable and always fun to color.  This time I used Tombow ABT's on watercolor paper with a watercolor brush.  I still can't get over how bright these markers are.  I finally got to use my Basic Grey - Marjolaine 6x6 papers.  I have been doing so many Valentine's Cards that it was nice to take a break.  Greens and Blues are one of my fav color combos.  The dragonfly is wood and I used Liquid Pearls to color it and BG gems.  The flowers are from Hero Arts.  Love the colors in this pack.  The sentiment is also from Hero Arts.  TFL!


Remember to link your card at the TSB Blog and be sure to check all the wonderful creations from the rest of the DT.  Happy Weekend Everyone!!!

Thursday, January 27, 2011

DYSU Challenge #4

Whoo Hoo! We had 182 entries to last week's challenge.  That's a whole lotta pink! LOL.  This week at DYSU the challenge is Patterns!  Create something using as many or as little patterned paper, ribbon, brads, fabric, etc.. as you want!!

We have 2 awesome sponsors this week!

Stitchy Bear - winner gets a $10 gift certificate to their store


Black Leaf Design - the winner gets the Sweet Cupcake Digi Stamp Set.


For my card I used the image "Sparkles" from Stitchy Bear.  I colored her using Promarkers.  For the wings I wanted some texture and cracks so I used Crackle Accents.  I used a Martha Stewart edge punch.  I can't recall the patterned papers.  The leaves are from I Am Roses.  TFL!


You have until next Wednesday, 5:00PM MST.  You must enter at the DYSU Blog and be sure to see what the rest of the DT did.

Monday, January 24, 2011

Whimsey Release

Hi everyone.  I have been having loads of fun coloring Whimsey Releases and I think it is time to share.  There isn't any set day for me to post these so I will show my Whimsey work on Mondays.  There is an inspiration blog which you can also view the rest of the team and their wonderful creations.  Of course you can always go to the Whimsey Store to purchase your stamps anytime, day or night.  Ah the wonderful world wide web!!! 

This first image is "Birds Spring Trinkets".  Isn't it just darling?  I colored the image with Promarkers.  The papers are from Graphic 45 - Once Upon A Springtime.  My favorite line at the moment.  I am actually getting another pad of this to use in a mini.  The flowers are from I Am Roses.  I also used Garland Chandeliers from Magnolia.  The leaves I cut using the Make the Cut software for the cricut.


The next card I used the image "Swirly Daisy Pot".  This time I used Tombows and a watercolor brush on cold press watercolor paper.  The papers are Bo Bunny - Crazy Love.  The flowers are a mix of I Am Roses and Prima.  The pins are from Making Memories and sorry but I don't know where the pearls are from.  TFL!


Friday, January 21, 2011

The Stamping Bazaar's Valentine's Blog Hop Day 3 & Friday's Challenge #12


Welcome to The Stamping Bazaar's Blog Hop Day 3 & Friday's Challenge #12!!! If you are coming from Penni then you came from the right place.

Marina Neira has done it again. For 3 days you will be introduced to 3 Valentine images. Each digi will be revealed 12AM EST. Then on Saturday, Jan.22 12AM EST you will be able to purchase these digis. Remember in order to be eligiable for our daily giveaways during this Blog Hop you must leave comments from all the blogs. At the end of the 3 day Blog Hop there will be one winner for all 3 images.

Today is our third and last day of the Blog Hop we are introducing Marvin With Daisies. The image is colored with Promarkers. The papers are from Cosmo Cricket - Togetherness.  The gems are from Basic Grey. TFL!

The Challenge for this week is Stitching - Faux or Real.  I used faux stitching.


You are now heading over to Tori. Remember leave comments along the way to be eligiable for the daily giveaways during the blog hop.

Here is the list of the Blog Hop.

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Do You Stack Up Challenge #3

This week's theme is Think Pink


This week we have 2 sponsors.  The first one is Pink Gem Designs.  The lucky winner will get 3 digis from their store!


The second sponsor is Bugaboo Stamps.  The lucky winner will get 7 digis from their store!


So get out your pink papers, embellishments, ribbons, etc and be sure to participate in this week's challenge.  I used the image Snowy Sprinkles from Pink Gem Designs.  I colored her with Promarkers.  The papers are from Basic Grey - Eskimo Kisses and I can't seem to get enough of this Martha Stewart punch.  The inking is from Distress Inks and the gems are from Imaginesce (the i-rock).  The finishing touch is stickles and Flower Soft White.  TFL!


Don't forget to link your card at the DYSU Blog!  And while you are there take a look at what the rest of the team did.  Lots of inspiration!!!

The Stamping Bazaar's Valentine's Blog Hop Day 2


Welcome to The Stamping Bazaar's Blog Hop Day 2!!! If you are coming from Penni then you came from the right place.

Marina Neira has done it again. For 3 days you will be introduced to 3 Valentine images. Each digi will be revealed 12AM EST. Then on Saturday, Jan.22 12AM EST you will be able to purchase these digis. Remember in order to be eligiable for our daily giveaways during this Blog Hop you must leave comments from all the blogs. At the end of the 3 day Blog Hop there will be one winner for all 3 images.

Today on our second day of the Blog Hop we are introducing Louisa And Leoncio. The image is colored with Promarkers. The papers are from Bo Bunny - Crazy Love.  The tickets are also from Bo Bunny.  The flower is from Prima and the leaves are from I Am Roses.  The epoxy stickers are from My Little Yellow Bicycle.  TFL!


You are now heading over to Tori. Remember leave comments along the way to be eligiable for the daily giveaways during the blog hop.

Here is the list of the Blog Hop.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

The Stamping Bazaar's Valentine's Blog Hop Day 1


The Stamping Bazaar is having a Blog Hop!!!  If you are coming from Penni then you came from the right place.

Marina Neira has done it again. For the next 3 days you will be introduced to 3 Valentine images. Each digi will be revealed 12AM EST.  Then on Saturday, Jan.22 12AM EST you will be able to purchase these digis.  Remember in order to be eligiable for our daily giveaways during this Blog Hop you must leave comments from all the blogs.  At the end of the 3 day Blog Hop there will be one winner for all 3 images.

Today on our first day of the Blog Hop we are introducing Chickie's Valentine. The image is colored with Tombows ABT Dual Brush Pen. Love them!  I was at a Christmas crop at my local LSS and they were on sale and on top of that I had a credit because I had accumilated points so I was able to purchase them at a ridiculous price.  For watercoloring this is going to be my fav.  The papers are from Bo Bunny - Crazy Love.  I used the new and improved Liquid Pearls.  Ladies to all of you that have the older ones and were discouraged....you will absolutely love them.  They dry with the pearl effect and they are much easier to use with the new and improved bottle.  TFL!


You are now heading over to Tori. Remember leave comments along the way to be eligiable for the daily giveaways during the blog hop.

Here is the list of the Blog Hop.

Saturday, January 15, 2011

TSB Challenge #11

Happy Weekend everyone! First let me say that my blog is a day late.  I had company over and I set this as a schedule and for some reason it didn't post.

This week's challenge at The Stamping Bazaar is PUNCHES!  I love punches and it adds a beautiful trim to a card or page.  I used the image "Allie and Percy on Sled".  Aren't they adorable?  I colored using promarkers on Stampin' Up Whisper White paper.  The papers are from Bo Bunny - Midnight Frost 6x6 pad.  I created the sentiment and used glitter paper from Best Creations for the underneath of the sentiment and snowflake.  TFL!

Remember to link your card back to TSB Blog and no back linking.  You have until next Wednesday 11:59PM EST to enter.

Be sure to check out The Stamping Bazaar and my blog on Wednesday 12:01AM EST for a blog hop and new releases to come!!!

Thursday, January 13, 2011

Do You Stack Up Challenge #2

Wow there was 154 people who participated in the first challenge!!! Thank you everyone who played and I hope you were one of the 13 winners.  This week's challenge at DYSU is No Stress...Distress and it is sponsored by Whoopsi Daisy Digi Stamps!  They are offering 2 sheets of their digital stamps.

I colored the image using promarkers.  The papers are from Webster's Pages.  The flowers are from I Am Roses & Prima.  The sentiment is from Hero Arts.  The stunning punch is from Martha Stewart.  TFL!


This weeks challenge will close on Wednesday at 5:00pm Mountain Standard Time.

A FEW RULES Only 3 entries per person per Challenge & make sure to LINK back to the challenge & mention it on your blog in your blog post..NO BACK LINKING.

Friday, January 7, 2011

TSB Challenge #10

Happy New Year!!! The Stamping Bazaar is back with it's first challenge of the year.  We have changed things up a bit.  The challenges will now be on Friday's starting at 12:01AM EST and finish on Wednesday's ending at 11:59PM EST.  Winners will be announced on Friday's when the new challenge goes up.  The first winner wins 2 digis of their choice and 2nd winner wins 1 digi of their choice.  Once again I will point out that your submission must be to the exact post!!!

This week our challenge is Lace and Ribbons.  For my card I used the image "Bikkie's snowman".  I used the promarkers for coloring.  The papers are from the Harmonie - Blizzard.  I think it's my fav winter line right now.  The gorgeous ribbon was a gift so I don't know where it came from.  The punch is from Martha Stewart.  TFL!

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Whimsey Digital Stamps Blog Hop

Hi everyone!  Let me say how excited I am to be a part of the Whimsey Digital Stamps DT and this is my first blog hop with the team.  I can't say enough how honored I feel to be working along side with an awesome team and exordinary talent. 

Welcome to the January digi release blog hop!!!! We have Lots of new images to share with you today created by Crissy, Ann, and also Meljen's Designs collection.

We also have some Beautifully Pre colored images, great for making quick cards with, Designed by Melissa Jenkins. Each file is JPG at 300dpi for high print quality.You can Resize, flip, or rotate to fit your own project.

If you have arrived here from the lovely Pattie's Blog then you are in the right place if not why not start at the beginning of the hop which is Debbie’s Blog.
 
Today I have used the "Loving Ewe" image and it's colored with promarkers.  My heart was cut using Make The Cut for my cricut.  I used distress ink and used the slice wedding cartridge for my butterflies.
 

Thanks for stopping by!!!

To find this image along with all the new release please visit the Whimsey Stamps Store.
 
Please remember to leave comments along the way as there will be SIX Mystery DT Members who will each be choosing a winner from the comments left on their hop posts! These winners will each win a Whimsy digi image of their choice.

The Grand Prize winner of the hop chosen from the very last stop, which is Denise’s blog will receive 5 new digital stamps of their choice from Whimsy, and will also get a chance to use those new digital images as a guest designer for Whimsy for the entire month of January.

The hop will run until 12 noon EST Thursday 13th January, when the winner will be over on the Whimsy Inspirations blog

Your next stop on the hop is the Lovely Denise's Blog.

Below is a list of the hop rotation just in case you get lost along the way.








First Challenge for Do You Stack Up

Welcome to Do You Stack Up first challenge!!!  Since this is the GRAND OPENING we are kicking this challenge off with tons of prizes.  Lots of chances to win so be sure to enter your card/project.  We will bring you lots of inspiration to get your creative juices flowing. 

This week's theme is Buttons.

We have 13 sponsors so there will be 13 winners!!! Crazy isn't it!  I wasn't joking when I said your chances of winning are high.  Here are the sponsors with the prizes that will follow. 
5 Digital Stamps from Di's Digi Downloads!


A $10 gift certificate to the Digi Doodle Shop


4 free digital stamps from Sassy Studio Designs


3 images from Shelly's images


A $15 gift certificate to the Stamp Fairy Shop


TLC Creations is donating a $10 gift card


4 digital images of your choice from Glitterbabe's Art


5 free images from Robyn's Fetish


$15.00 towards images from Wink Wink Ink


3 digital stamps from Gingerloft


Ducks in a row set from A Day For Daisies


5 promarkers of your choice from Crafty Emma's Store


5 free digital stamps from Stretch 'n Bubbles

WOW that's a whole lot of copying and posting!  LOL.  What a fantastic way to launch a new challenge!!!

This week the DT and I used the ever adorable images from Di's Digi Downloads!!!  The image I used is "Hold My Hand".  I colored this sweet image with promarkers.  The papers are from My Mind's Eye - Be Merry.  The button is from SU.  I used diamond stickles on the hat and snow.


Don't forget to visit Do You Stack Up and see what the rest of the team did.  Don't forget to link your card at the bottom of the blog post at DYSU and you have until next Wednesday Jan.12 5:00PM MST.