A Sorta Sneak Peek and 100th Day...

Good Sunday friends :)

Last Tuesday, Nicky's school celebrated their 100th day of school with a 100 themed project to create a "100 Museum"

Here is his project!

He loves space and decided to go with a space theme...

10 Stars

10 Comets

10 Astronauts

10 Suns

10 Moons

10 Earths

10 Saturns

10 Rockets

10 Spaceships

10 Aliens

= 100!!!

Nicky informed us that his project placement was the prime spot in the room!

He was the only one that was aloud to use an easel,

everyone else had to tape their's to the wall or prop it up on a table...

he was sooo happy to have the corner spot by the bathroom ;)

hee, hee

I'm soooo proud of him :)

He did such a wonderful job! I didn't help much - I only guided were the circles should go to make sure that all 10 circles fit on the paper - he managed the rest by himself!

Here are some close ups... Astronauts...

Digital images/stamps ROCK!!!

We ran out of spaceships,

so Prairie Fairy's Digital Images came in to the rescue and filled in our empty spots :)

Here you can also see more images from Prairie Fairy - the Aliens :)

I love how he created the Suns, Moons and Earths!

Just added glitter glue to create the rays, craters and either land or water...

I've got a smartie-pants here ;)

Here's my sorta sneak peek ;)

I haven't had a chance to download my pics yet... so tomorrow you'll have two cards to drool over ;)

LOL!!!

So don't forget to come back tomorrow for Pixie Dust Studio's New Release!!!

"Down the Rabbit Hole"

Thanks for stopping by on your off day ;)
Enjoy the rest!!! It's going to be another fab week!!!

Oh, Alice! Challenge 2 - A Sketch

Good morning!!! and a happy Saturday to you all :)

It's time to get extra scrappy!!!

Oh, Alice! Challenge 2 -
CHAPTER TWO: Running in a SKETCHY circle...

"Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?"

"That depends a good deal on where you want to get to," said the Cat.

"I don’t much care where..." said Alice.

"Then it doesn’t matter which way you go," said the Cat.

We have a fabulous sketch challenge today!!!

designed by our own TWISTED Tea Party member, Mary Giles!

Here is the sketch:

Yes, I know... sigh... I accidently flipped the sketch!

Somehow, I managed to save it upside down! LOL!!!

We are VERY honored to be introducing our first sponsor to you today!!!

Kathy from Pixie Dust Studio has VERY generously let us work with her new Digis from her "Down the Rabbit Hole" collection debuting March 1st!

ONE LUCKY WINNER will be chosen at random from this week's participants to choose THREE FREE DIGIS of their choice from Pixie Dust Studios!!!!

Thank you Kathy!!!!

I love all of the images that Kathy has desinged...

but this one really stole my heart!!!

I tried to keep him Johnny-looking as best as possible!

I couldn't get a good pic of the spica glitter pen - his hair and small accents are all sparkly!

I also used the following challenges for my card :)

- Quixotic Challenge #15 - "One for the Boys"

- Raise the Bar Challenge #7 - "Three's Company"

(3 buttons, 3 swirls, 3 different papers)

- Stamp Something Recipe Challenge -  Designer Paper, Button(s) and Ribbon

- Stamptacular Sunday Challenge - "Going in Circles"

Mad Hatter Tea Card Details:
Paper(s): Prima - Just Corina "Dude Collection" DP; Papertrey Ink Cardstock

Stamp(s): Pixie Dust Studio - Down the Rabbit Hole "Touch of Depp" Digital Image (3/1st) 

Ink(s): Copic Markers and Atyou Spica Glitter Pens

Accessories: Recollections Buttons, Paperclip and Gem Swirls;

Cuttlebug Diamond Plate Embossing Folder; Spellbinders Small Circles Nestabilities;

Merry and Bright Ribbon; Fiskar Swirly Border Punch; CM Corner Round Punch

You have until FRIDAY, March 5, 2010 at 10pm CST to upload your card or project using the above sketch as your muse! Upload to your blog or public gallery (please use keyword OAC2) and LINK your creation HERE!!!

Can't WAIT to see your creations!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!!!

HUGS!!! :*)

True Blood?!

There is a WHOLE lotta stuff going on in the blog/challenge world :)

There is sooo much to gain one's inspiration...

Lookie HERE!!!

InStyle Stamps Febuary Blog Hop

Good morning! So happy that you are stopping by my bloggy today :)

It's time for... 

InStyle Stamps Blog Hop

This month's blog hop is all about Spring Flowers and St. Patrick's Day.
This month's prize is going to be a surpise, but it's worth over $50.00 in paper crafting goodies.
We are looking forward to seeing a lot of awesome participation from everyone :)

Once you've hopped, make sure you come go HERE and vote for your fave DT project and leave a comment. You will automatically be entered into the drawing for a surprise goodie basket worth over $50 in paper crafting yumminess.
You have until 11:59 pm PST Saturday, February 27th to participate.
The winner will be announced Sunday. Good luck!

For this month's hop, I've chosen to alter a lil notebook with one of my fave flowers,

the Sunflower...
I am sooo ready for spring...
even though, my fave time of the year is late summer, beginning of fall... 
 - prime Sunflower time :)

Sunflower Book Details:
Paper(s): Crate Paper "Little Sprout" DP; Papertrey Ink Cardstock

Stamp(s): InStyle Stamps "Sunflower" Digital Image

Ink(s): Copic Markers - Y02, Y08, Y17, YR23, G05, YG23

Accessories: Making Memories Ribbon and Pins; The Robin's Nest Dew Drops;
Spellbinders Nestabilites; Michael's $1 Notebook

Your next stop is... Raquel In case you lose your way...

here is the blog hop order :)

InStyle Stamps Blog

Margie - You are here!  

Raquel - Here's your next stop ;)

Piali

Genevieve

Maylee

Cyndi

Janelle

Lysa

Angelique

Joy

Linda

Lana

Julie

Enjoy hopping :*)

And don't forget!!! You can click HERE and receive 5% off your InStyle Stamp order today :)

Are You Groovy Gurl Material???

*Please scroll down to see this week's Prairie Fairy Fun Friday Color Challenge :) Thank U!!!

TGIF!!! and good morning!!! You don't want to miss this :)

First, I would like to introduce you to the latest released image from Stamp Insanity...

Please meet "Springtime Morgan"

Today's release also has some sentiments :)

I love Morgan!!!

She was so much fun to color!!!

I also used the following challenges for my card :)

The Pink Elephant's Sketch Challenge 55

Totally Gorjuss Challenge 18 - Flower Power

Creative Belli Challenge 85 - Butterflies or Dragonflies

Morgan Card Details:

Paper(s): Cosmo Cricket "Early Bird" DP; Papertrey Ink Cardstock

Stamp(s): Stamp Instanity "Springtime Morgan" Stamp

Ink(s): Copic Markers

Accessories: Recollections Ribbon; The Robin's Nest Dew Drops;

All Natural Accents Flowrers - Roses; Spellbinders Labels Eight Nestabilities

Lookie here!!!
I'm a Groovy Gurl for Stamp Insanity :)
Thank you, Beth!!!

Now, are you a groovy chick too?
Well, we know you are because you’re reading this! 
Good news, then!  StampInsanity Stamp Company is looking for some Groovy Gurlz to round out our design team!
We are looking for 3-4 crafters who are kind, positive,
fun and want to gain some exposure for their labors of love! 
Is that you?  Read on…

What’s In It For Me, you say?

1. FREE STUFF!  You will get free digi or rubber images to work with! 
How do you pass up free stuff?  Seriously!

2. An Exclusive Discount on SI products while you are on the team, and various other bonuses on occasion!

3. Cash Bonus on any SI image that is published in an outside magazine (not online)

4. Exclusive first-looks at new images!

5. Your projects will be featured in a public gallery/slideshow, linked to your blog, on the SI blog  main page.  Exposure, baby!

6. Kickin’ GroovyGurlz badge for your blog. J Otherwise known as bragging rights. J

7. Periodic sponsor gifts… yep, potentially more FREE STUFF!

8. Friendship and lots of fun!  How do you go wrong with THAT?

What is Required to Apply?

1. You must have an active blog or website.

2. A commitment to:

a. Make a minimum of one (1) project per week using an SI image. 

Unless it is a release week, any image will do!

b. Enter *at least* 1 community challenge per month, linking your image back to SI.  More is better!

c. Post your creations in gallery sites, such as SplitCoast Stampers, Stamp Shack, or PaperCraft Planet, etc, and any message forum you are a part of to promote the images. 

d. Along with your posts, include the image name and recipe, technique, etc – we want to know how you managed to create your masterpieces!!  If you use Copics, the color id numbers are a huge help!

e. Be willing to post sales, challenges or any events on your blog, pertaining to the promotion of SI Stamps.

f. Display the SI logo badge (with link to the SI blog) prominently on your blog.

g. List BlogRoll of fellow GroovyGurls in your sidebar.

h. Make a *sincere* attempt to meet deadlines.  Life happens – and it can get in the way, we know that.  However, if there is no communication and you miss more than two deadlines, you may be asked to turn in your Grooviness - also known as get the boot, the axe or get canned. We are striving for consistency for your followers! This is really important to us.

i. If you are given sponsor product and do not follow through as scheduled –

you will be asked to turn in your Grooviness.

j. Visit the other GroovyGurlz and leave a short and sweet comment.  Well, sweet and as long as you want your comment to be! Subscribing via RSS is a great way to keep up with each others’ blogs!

k. Allow your creations to be displayed publicly on the SI Partner Sites & Blog gallery slideshow.

l. Commit to a 6-month term. 

If you decide after a few weeks that you do not wish to continue, let us know. 

Things come up, and we understand.  We just ask that you make a good, honest college try to make it through your term.

Well, that looks a lot worse than it is, doesn’t it?!  We just want to be clear what is expected… you will get lots of exposure from this gig if you play nice!  Everyone loves to see their hard work appreciated!  Ours is a labor of love, for sure – all the time and effort we put into our masterpieces is worthy of being seen!!

Interested? Duh! Here’s what you need to do:

Gather and email the following to GroovyGurlz@stampinsanity.com:

1. Attach photos of three (3) projects that best represent your diversity, style and personality.  And let’s be honest – you’ll want to choose some of your greatest masterpieces.  

***Be sure to include at least one hand-colored image in the group***

2. A link to your blog so that we can visit some of your other creations!

3. A paragraph or two telling us about yourself, your crafting world, any previous Design Team experience (NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED!!!) and why you want to be a GroovyGurl.  You know, besides the fact that you are groovy and all…

4. Do this by 11:59pm EST on Friday, March 5th.  

Newest GroovyGurlz will be announced on Monday, March 8th. 

Please be patient – we will let you know if you have been selected.  And while we anticipate a difficult decision – there will be Guest GroovyGurl spots opening up and we will keep your names for that selection when the time comes!

We can’t wait to see your works of heart!

Thank YOU!!!

Fairy Fun Friday Olympic Color Challenge Wk 8

Hi everyone!
This week's Fairy Fun Friday Challenge from the Prairie Fairy is a fun color combination inspired by the Olympic Colors...

Green, Dark Blue and Light/Sky Blue

Fairy Fun Friday Color Inspiration Challenge -

I also used Cute Card Thursday Challenge 101 - Ribbon-tastic!
and The Pink Elephant's Sketch Challenge 55 -

Here's a closer look at the image... called "Picking Flowers"
Isn't he a cutie?!?!
I love how easy and fun it was to color his lil round belly :)
Just too cute!
I wasn't sure if I should've made him with rosey cheeks... I didn't want him to look like a girl ;)
What do you think???

Picking Flowers Card Details:
Paper(s): Prima "Spring Things" DP; Papertrey Ink Cardstock

Stamp(s): Prairie Fairy "Picking Flowrs" Digital Image

Ink(s): Copic Markers
Accessories: The Robin's Nest Dew Drops; Scenic Route Buttons; Raspberry-Ribbons ribbon;
Makng Memories Trim; Spellbinders Labels Eight Nestabilities

AND!!! Don't forget to enter in Roberta's Blog Candy for hitting over 400 followers :)

Woo Hoo!!!

Go HERE for more deets!!!

Thanks for stopping by!!!

Please be sure to stop back later this morning for some fun fun fun news :)

HUGS!!!

Pixie Dust Challenge 10 - Think Birthday!

Wow, it's early, lol!

Good morning to you!!!

Usually my posts 1am and 10am EST, are pre-scheduled!
At this time, I'm getting things ready to wake everyone up to get them going on their morning routines,
but I wanted to get this post done on time, so here I am!
... and my boys are doing pretty good at being "big boys" and getting the lil things done first all by themselves :)  Yea!!!

It's another Pixie Dust Challenge!!!

This week, Shelly wants us to...

Think Birthday

Which is the perfect theme 'cause I don't have many birthday cards left ;)

A few challenge rules ;)
All entries must be received HERE by Wednesday 6pm (GMT) and must be posted on your blog with a link back to Pixie Dust Challenges. Winner will be announced on Thursdays, the same day a new challenge is posted. Although it is not compulsory we would be delighted if you used a Pixie Dust Digi on your projects and you may also combine your entry with other challenges. Winners will receive a Pixie Dust Digi!!!

How can you resist?! ;)

So here's my card for this week...


I also used the following challenges -

ABC Design Blog Challenge #2 - Birthdays

Practical Scrappers Challenge - Use any kind of Stamp

The Pixie Cottage Challenge 10 - Sketch

Look! I used purple!!!

Purple and I usually don't get along very well... but it seems to be working with this lil cutie :)

Meet "Cher"!!!

Yes, she is Cher, inspired by the movie - Clueless!!!

She's perfect! and I love her shoes ;)

B'day Shopping Cher Card Details:

Paper(s): K&Company "Sweet Designs" DP; Papertrey Ink White CS; Martha Stewart Purple CS

Stamp(s): Pixie Dust Studio "Cher" Digital Image; SU Sentiment Stamp  

Ink(s): Copic Markers

Accessories: Papertrey Ink Ribbon; Prima Flowers; Prime e. Pearls; Spellbinders Oval Nestabilities

Mark your calendars!!!

You won't want to miss Pixie Dust Studio's next release :)

Happy Thursday :)
Enjoy your day!!!

InStyle Stamps Wednesday Challenge

Rain, rain, go away...

I guess it's better than snow...

but I think we're suppose to be getting some more of that tomorrow too,
Oh well... lol!

This week's InStyle Stamps Wednesday Challenge is all about FLOWERS...

If you use an InStyle Stamps image GREAT, but if you don't that's okay too!

Be sure to leave a comment with the direct link to your project HERE

for a chance to win a digi image of your choice...  

You have until Tuesday, March 2nd 12pm PST to enter :)

So lil "Chickie" here helped my re-dust my Slice and create some flowers :)

I also created this lil card with these challenges in mind ;)

ABC Challenge - O is for One Paper.

Dare U 2 Digi Stamp Challenge - Use punches

(Does the Slice count as a punch? I guess I'll find out, hee hee!)

I love how "Chickie" fit perfectly into my oval nestie!!!

And I even popped him up and his lil wing too!

... and I cannot seem to get away from my Kraft cs!

It's become a huge fave of mine :)

Chickie Card Details:
Paper(s): Cosmo Cricket "Girl Friday" DP; Papertrey Ink Cardstock

Stamp(s): InStyle Stamps "Chickie" Digital Image

Ink(s): Copic Markers; White Gel Pen

Accessories: Making Memories Slice and Flower Brads; SU Ribbon; Spellbinders Oval Nestabilities

Happy Hump Day :)

Just a few cards...

I colored in these images and they have finally made their way onto some cards :)

Quickie post again! Need to get things ready for tomorrow; we have to go to Nicky's school early tomorrow to help set up and celebrate their 100th day of school :) Should be a lot of fun! Especially since we get to bring Matt along too :)

Ok... here's lil Maddie from Stamp Insanity!!!
I love love love her hair!!! She looks so cute and shy :)

Maddie Card Details:

Paper(s): BasicGrey Lollipop Shoppe DP; Papertrey Ink Cardstock

Stamp(s): Stamp Insanity "Maddie" Digital Image

Ink(s): Copic Markers

Accessories: Prima Flowers; Papertrey Ink Buttons; Making Memories Trim

Next, I have this beautiful lil "Island Pixie", who can make all your wishes come true :)  

Island Pixie Card Details:

Paper(s): Making Memories Star Dust DP; Martha Stewart CS; Papertrey Ink White CS

Stamp(s): Pixie Dust Studio "Island Pixie" Digital Image; Verve Sentiment Stamp  

Ink(s): Copic Markers; Atyou Spice Glitter Pens - Clear, Pink, Sky Blue

Accessories: Making Memories Star Brads; misc. Ribbon; Spellbinders Small Circle Nestabilities  

... and who can resist this lil cuddly guy?!

This is "Wink in Paradise"...

Oh how I wish I was with him!!!

Island Card Details:

Paper(s): Scenic Route DP; Bazzill CS

Stamp(s): Pixie Dust Studio "Wink in Paradise" Digital Image

Ink(s): Copic Markers

Accessories: Making Memories Ribbon; Recollections Pearls; CM Corner Round Punch;

Spellbinders Small Circle Nestabilities

That's it for tonight :)
Thanks for looking!!!

Pink or White???

G'morning :)

The question of the day...

Are flamingo's really pink???

Well, they're actually white...

Courtesy of Ask.com:

"Yes, flamingos are born white but because they love eating shrimp all the time, over time the white flamingos aquire a pinkish color from all the shrimp. Once the flamingo is fully an adult it should be almost completly light to medium pink."

Sooo, I think that my lil flamingo went a lil overboard eating those shrimps ;)

Fancy and Pink Card Details:
Paper(s): Scenic Route DP; Papertrey Ink Cardstock

Stamp(s): Pixie Dust Studio Paradise "Fancy Flamingo" Digital Image

Ink(s): Copic Markers

Accessories: Prima Flowers; Prima e. Gems; Fiskar Border Punch; Spellbinders Nestabilities

My card is for the following challenges!!!
- Dare U 2 Digi Stamp Challenge 31 - Use a punch

- I Love Digi Challenge #1 - Think Pink!

- Papertake Weekly - Check This Out! (Use Gingham or Checks)

- Pile It On Challenge #6 - Flowers

Sorry, for the quick post! I've got a lot brewing around everywhere right now ;)

And a quick apology!!!

I am waaay behind on my comments and still have hops to finish off!!! SO sorry!!!

I'm seeing everyone through my google reader and will try to visit soon and catch up on emails :)

Thanks for looking :*)

Happy Sunday!!!

Oh, Alice! "Down The Rabbit Hole"

The beginning...  "The White Rabbit put on his spectacles.

"Where shall I begin, please your Majesty?" he asked.

"Begin at the beginning," the King said gravely,

"and go on till you come to the end: then stop."

Good morning!!! What a wonderful way to kick off the weekend :)

Oh, Alice!

The first challenge is up and here it is...

Alice Gets Glam

An Inspiration Challenge

In anticipation of the upcoming Tim Burton remake, let's GET GLAM with Alice!

Jessica recently found this amazing makeup palette by Urban Decay and fell in love with the awesome colors and decor! And of course, so did her Twisted Thirteen ;)  

... and here is what I was inspired to create :)

It's a bit out of my norm ;) But I love it!!! I was totally inspired by the pop-up scenery and different gorgeous colors!!!

I love love love using Dahlia as Alice!!!

It was sooo much fun to use sooo many colors!!!

And I love love love my glitter pens too :)

Whimsy Alice Glam Card Details:
Paper(s): Sassafras Lass -  Serendipity "Over the Rainbow" DP;

Cosmo Cricket "Girl Friday" DP; Bazzill CS; Papertrey Ink White CS

Stamp(s): The Greeting Farm Wild Sprout "Dahlia" Stamp

Ink(s): Copic Markers and Atyou Spica Glitter Pens

Accessories: Prima Flowrs; Prime e. Pearls; Recollections Swirly Gems; Papertrey Ink Ribbon

You have until Friday, 2/26 @ 10pm CST to use the above inspired photo and upload your creation HERE!!! (Please use keyword OAC1). One lucky winner will be chosen at random to win a stamp single of their choice from The Greeting Farm!!!

We're all so curious to see what y'all will be creating :)

Don't forget to visit the Oh, Alice! Chllange Blog

and the awesome and very talented Twisted Thirteen for more inspiration!!!

Oh, and especially Jimmi's blog! A lil white rabbit told me that she's got some candy to giveaway ;)

Thanks for stopping by! :*)