Yummm... Cupcakes!!!

Happy Thursday!!!

* Please scroll down for an update and Pixie Dust and StampInsanity Stamps latest challenges,

Thank You!!!

Wow, and it really IS Thursday! LOL! I was walking around all day yesterday thinking it was Thursday already! Geesh! Talk about needing some chocolate and a big nap ;)

Today I have a new digital set to share with you from Claudia and Company!!!

This is "Cupcake Digital Set" by Jane's Doodles...

This is actually one of 3 sets of Thank You cards that I made!

You can never have enough Thank You's around the holidays ;)

This yummy "Frosted" cupcake was SO much fun to decorate!

I just had to use some Dew Drops on there :)

My "Muffin Flower" is my fave!

I could really use a chocolate chip one right now ;)

"Cupcake Cherry", mmmmmm...

... and you cannot have a set like this without a sparkly "Cupcake Candle"!!!

You can find this yummy-licious set HERE!!!

"We are very excited here at Claudia and Company! Did you hear the news yet?

As of January 1st, Claudia and Company will be an online store!

Die Cuts R Us, our sister company, is closing its doors on December 30th;

Claudia and Company will open its doors on the 1st."

Our new store website will be:

www.claudiaandcompany.com

Thanks for stopping by again :)

Enjoy your Thursday!!!

Card Set Details:
Stamp(s): Claudia and Company "Cupcake Digital Set" by Jane's Doodles,
Taylored Expressions "Much Appreciated" Stamp Set
Paper(s): Neenah White, Papertrey Ink Cardstock
Ink(s): Memento Tuxedo Black, SU Close to Cocoa, Sakura Star Dust Pen  
Copic Markers: E53, G00, G07, G14, R35, Y15, Y17, YR04
Accessories: Prima Pearls/Gems, The Robin's Nest Dew Drops

Let's "Tie It Up" with The Greeting Farm

Squeeeing!!! It's Friday!!! Yippeee!!!

Oh my, it's been such a looong week! I'm so happy to get it done with and move forward!

And to celebrate, I have a wonderful Farm Fresh Friday Challenge from The Greeting Farm to share with you today :)

This week's challenge is to use Hemp, Floss, Twine or Raffia on your card/project.

And the winner of this week's challenge will receive Beanie Anya! How awesome! 

Here's my card using "Timmy with Candycorn"... 

I decided to have lil Timmy get all dressed up for the holidays :)

I decided to go with a bit of Baker's Twine! I love adding it to my buttons and creating bows with them! 'cause that's the only thing that allows me to make almost perfect bows! LOL! ;)
My papers are from Echo Park and the ribbon is from an old stash of Making Memories that I found in my mix...

Thanks so much for stopping by :)

Please be sure to visit the rest of the Critter Crew and Farmers for more inspiration!!!

Critter Crew:

Heather Schlatter

Jacqueline Nordaune

Jennifer Royal

Kristine Reynolds 

Linda Muhr

Margie Cortina {ME!}

Sammi Betbeder

Shaela Odd

Tangii Crain

Farmers:
Jessica Diedrich

Melyssa Connolly

Mercy Kerin

Randi Wall

Tammy Maxvill

Emma Eads - Nov. Guest Farmer

Card Details:
Image(s): The Greeting Farm - Critter Crew "Timmy - Candycorn" Digital Image by Marina Neira
and "Xmas Sweeties" Sentiment Stamp
Paper(s): Echo Park "Everybody Loves Christmas" DP, Papertrey and Bazzill CS, Neenah White
Accessories: Making Memories Ribbon, Recollections Gems, Baker's Twine, misc Button, Spellbinders Squared Scallop Nestie

A Cozy Greeting Farm Release and Blog Hop!

Hello everyone!

November is here and we are bringing you a cozy "Release Day" Blog Hop today with
The Greeting Farm!

Whether you're snuggled up with your honey in your favorite sweater by a fireplace, set out for your favorite coffee shop to visit with Beanie Anya, or snowboarding with Toby Cub -
the theme is COZY and RELAXED this month...
or , perhaps you're preparing something 'cheeky" under the tree for your honey?
It's never too early to start that shopping, right? ;)

Today, however, we want you to sit back, grab a cuppa tea or hot cocoa and enjoy our little DT hop!

Today I used "Toby Snowboarding" on my card...

My boys think that Toby totally ROCKS!!!
My very soon to be 7yo, wants to go and learn how to snowboard so badly! and me, being the Mommy I (usually) am, shivers at the thought of him going down a slippery slope, eeek! LOL!
I used my much loved stack of Echo Park's "Everybody Loves Christmas" again, and the sentiment is from the "Xmas Sweeties" stamp set :)

I hope you likey!!!

Oh! and Toby is just one out of the THREE new digis from the Critter Crew!
and the Farmer's have THREE Rubber Stamps out today!!!
Everything is available NOW in the The Greeting Farm Store
and we can't wait to see what YOU create with these comfy, cozy cuties!

Now it's time to visit the next stop on the hop!
If you're just arriving now to my blog, be sure to start on the TGF Blog,
and enjoy the rest of the order today:

FARMERS:

Melyssa Connolly

Mercy Kerin

Randi Wall

Tammy Maxvill

Emma Eads - November Guest Farmer

CRITTER CREW:

Heather Schlatter

Jacqueline Nordaune

Jennifer Royal

Kristine Reynolds

Margie Cortina {ME!}

Your Next Stop ---> Sammi Betbeder

Shaela Odd

Tangii Crain

TEAM ANYA:

Anna Maria Nilsson

Carisa Zglobicki - Nov. Team Anya GD

Kristy Young

Jen Shults

Amber Hight

Jessica Diedrich

Club Anya & Friends

Enjoy each and every stop along the way!!!... and WAIT! There's more!
After all, it wouldn't be a blog hop without PRIZES, right?

ONE lucky winner will receive the ENTIRE NOVEMBER RELEASE, including the THREE digis, just for completing each stop along the blog hop and leaving a comment at the end -
on the Club Anya & Friends blog!

Winner will be announced Tuesday morning-so you have until 11:59pm CST to enter!

GOOD LUCK!

See you soon, Farm Friends!
Stay warm and cozy! Enjoy the November releases :)

4 1/4 Squared Card Details:

Stamp(s): The Greeting Farm - Critter Crew "Toby Snowboarding" Digital Image by Marina Neira,

"Xmas Cuties" sentiment

Paper(s): Echo Park "Everybody Loves Christmas" DP, Bazzill CS, Neenah Solar White

Accessories: Copic Markers, Making Memories Slice Die-Cuts, Ribbon/Button from TE Key Ingredients Kit, Baker's Twine

Jaime and his Night Light :)

Happy Monday!

It's a new week! A fresh start! and I'm in a good mood ;)

I have one boy at home with a cold/allergies, lil guy went to school! It's not often that I get alone time with my Big Boy :) Of course we're having a blast!

While he's off having a snack and watching Phineas and Ferb ;) I'm jumping on real quick to post a card that I created early this morning using the adorable Jaime from Claudia and Company! and one of my fave 6x6 sampler packs - October Afternoon's "Night Light"! 

Isn't he CUTE?! I just want to pinch those cheeks!!!

Here are my challenges :)

- Taylored Expressions Sketch Challenge #131

(Love this sketch, even tho I missed it! but still wanted to give credit!)

- The Corrosive Challenge #86: NO White papers! (I used Creme ;)

- Speedy the Cat's Friends Challenge #25: Stitching

- Paper Sundaes Challenge #40: Create something for Someone Little

-  Craftalicious Challenge #10: Anything goes

Here's a peek at the inside!

I added a lil pocket so I can add a gift certificate or money ;)

I hope you likey lil Jaime :)

Thanks for looking, enjoy the rest of your Monday :*)

4 x 5 1/2 Card Details:

Stamp(s): Claudia and Company "Jaime" Digital Image by Maree Truelove

Paper(s): October Afternoon "Night Light" DP, Papertrey Ink CS, Neenah Classic Creme

Ink(s): Copic Markers

Acessories: Tim Holtz Ticket Stub, Baker's Twine, Creme Twill, EK Success Border Punches, CM Corner Rounder Punch

Oh, Alice! Chapter 21: Breaking ALL the Rules...

"At this moment the King, who had been for some time busily writing in his note-book, cackled out `Silence!' and read out from his book,

`Rule Forty-two.
ALL PERSONS MORE THAN A MILE HIGH TO LEAVE THE COURT.'

Everybody looked at Alice.

`I'M not a mile high,' said Alice.

`You are,' said the King.

`Nearly two miles high,' added the Queen.

`Well, I shan't go, at any rate,' said Alice: `besides, that's not a regular rule: you invented it just now.'

`It's the oldest rule in the book,' said the King.

`Then it ought to be Number One,' said Alice."

Hello everyone!

Today, Oh, Alice! has a fun and rather rebellious challenge for all of you out there in WONDERLAND! We start out with a lovely sketch by our very own, Sammi:

The catch?
You must RE-CREATE this sketch somehow!
Switch out a panel or two, flip on its side, upside down, etc. There are no rules except to break them, meaning you can't follow the sketch exactly! Makes no sense right? GOOD :)

Today we also are thrilled to announce another wonderful sponsorship from SPESCH DESIGNER STAMPS! Thank you so much to Tracey Feeger for allowing the DT to work with your adorable images! Tracey is offering a prize of a VERY generous $10 Gift Certificate to the Spesch Designer Stamps Store! Be sure to check out all of her cute designs and be sure to play along this week for your chance to WIN!

Easy-peasey! Right?!
Y'all know how I have such a hard time following a sketch, lol!
This was perfect for me ;)

I used "The Rabbit" with some of this amazing Wonderland-inspired Designer Paper that my lil sis gave to me... added a few puffy-pom-pom-thingys from Recollections that I have had for a very long time... the sentiment is from EAD Designs "Alice and Wonderland" Sticker Sheet... 

You have until Friday, July 16th at 8pm CST to enter to win!

Good luck and be sure to link your creation HERE!!!

Please be sure to visit the Twisted DT for more inspiration :)

Jessica {The Mad Hatter} -
http://thewhimsicalbutterfly.blogspot.com/
Emma {July's Guest} - http://craftymummy2five.blogspot.com/
Erin - http://www.stamptillucramp.blogspot.com/
Jen - http://deconstructingjen.com/
Kim - http://basementstamper.blogspot.com/
Kristy - http://youngstamper.blogspot.com/
Ky - http://bunnynest.blogspot.com/
Lynne - http://savvy-sisters-studio.blogspot.com/
Peggy - http://www.artfulljourney.com/
Randi - http://www.thedarkmermaid.blogspot.com/
Sammi - http://www.stuffbysammi.blogspot.com/
Sara - http://saracreativemind.blogspot.com/
Suzi - http://mrsweyremaster.blogspot.com/
Tasha - http://www.milliesmagicalmoments.blogspot.com/


Have a fan-tab-ulous weekend everyone :)

Die Cuts R Us Tuesday Challenge - A Sketch!

It's Tuesday! and I'm visiting some ol' friends for today!!!

Hello Die Cuts R Us DT!!!

{{waving!}}

Couldn't resist joining in with these lovely ladies for todays

Die Cuts R Us Tuesday Challenge :)

Today's challenge is a wonderful sketch created by the very talented, Lori Boyd!

AND, I decided to use Claudia & Company's newest family member,

also created by Lori,

Emma from The Puddle Jumpers!!!

O yes! I have finally been able to let go of my hording habits, lol!

Things are running a lil low around here,

so I kind of had no choice but to start digging into my

"pretty-omgosh-howcanIcutthat-paper" stash!!! LOL!

Here's the awesome sketch!!!

I cannot wait to see everyone's interpretation of it ;)

Go HERE to submit your entries!!!

Who can resist these lil faces?!

Emma Love Card Details:

Paper(s): Cosmo Cricket "Earth Love" Collection DP; Neenah White CS; Papertrey Ink Kraft CS

Stamp(s): Claudia & Company's "Emma" Puddle Jumper Stamp

Ink(s): Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Copic Markers

Accessories: May Arts Blue/Brown Two Band Ribbon; Spellbinders Nestabilities;

Scenic Route Buttons; Making Memories Trim; Fiskar Border Punch

Hope you likey :)

Don't forget to stop by the Die Cuts R Us Design Team Blog

and leave the girlies some lovin' too!

Thanks for letting me join in this week, Claudia :)

Enjoy your Tuesday everyone!!!

Hugs!!!

Puddle Jumpers NOW at Claudia & Company!!!

*Please scroll down for today's Pixie Dust Studio new release! Thank you :)

Hi again!!! Lookie what's finally here!!!

Well,  not here, here! LOL! but at Claudia & Company Stamps :)

Puddle Jumpers!!! 

I've used the following challenges on my card :)

- Crafty Catz Challenge #21 - A Fancy Edge and Ribbon

- Cupcake Craft Challenge 70 - Friends

Meet lil Emma and her lil sidekick... we'll call Baby Bunny!
Yes, it seems that my lil Emma is a happy girl who loves to play house...
and, of course, her lil bunny has been volunteered to be her baby for the moment ;)


This lil sweetie is too cute!!!
Emma was designed by Lori Boyd and will be exclusively available from the DieCutsRUs store!
Emma and her bunny are the perfect stamp that has been created in a deeply etched red rubber that you will love!!! They are already mounted on quality cling cushion foam, ready to be trimmed to your liking and used on a block for you to stamp, stamp, stamp!
Also, you can use this duo as one whole stamp OR trim Mr. Bunny off and have two stamps for the price of one! Sounds good to me ;)

Here's a close up of my new lil adopted stamp :)

Rainbow Emma Card Details:

Paper(s): Sassafras Lass Serendipity "Happy Place" DP;
Neenah White CS; Papertrey Ink Kraft CS; Recollections Yellow CS

Stamp(s): Claudia & Company's Puddle Jumpers "Emma" Rubber Stamp

Ink(s): Copic Markers
Accessories: Making Memories Ribbon; Colobok Metal Flowers;
Spellbinders Small Circles Nestabilities

And better news is - hop on over to Claudia's store!!!
Emma's got friends -

Noah and Daisy :)

Total sweetness!!!
Happy Monday everyone!!!

Die Cuts R Us Challenge ~ Ribbon!!!

It's time for another Die Cuts R Us Challenge, my last challenge as a DT member, sniff sniff... but I look forward into joining in on their future challenges :)  Best wishes to my girlies! and good luck to the newbies!!!

**ETA - My sweet ribbon Valentine card for today is being featured at

Simply Scrapping Crafts .com :)

*Please scroll down for Twilight Tuesday Inspiration Color Combo Challenge :)

This week's challenge is all about...

RIBBON!!!

The DT was overly excited to be able to design with some very gorgeous May Arts Ribbon from Claudia's Die Cuts R Us Store :)

Here's my card...

Love, love, love this ribbon!

It's even perfect for a boy like lil Edward ;)

... and of course, he's sparkling for me again!!! Hearts too!!!

... sigh...

Such girlie dreams :)

Card Details:

Paper(s): SU DP; Prism CS - Red; Neenah White CS; Bazzil White CS

Stamp(s): The Greeting Farm Dressy Edward Digital Stamp

Ink(s): Copic Markers; Copic Atyou Spica Clear Glitter Pen

Accessories: May Arts Ribbon Black/White Two Band and White/Black Dots; The Robin's Nest Dew Drops; Cuttlebug  Embossing Folder; Spellbinders Nestabilities - Oval; Martha Stewart Heart Punch

Please be sure to stop by the Die Cuts R Us Design Team blog for more inspiration!!!

See ya back here in a few hours, I have 2 more posts to share with ya today :)
Thanks!!!

It's a Mermaid Boy!!!

Howdy! Yea, I know I said I was taking a bit of a break 'til Tuesday...
but who can not resist coloring in this cutie :)

First, I'd like to thank everyone who commented on my mini-Guest Designer, Nicky's, post!

He LOVED all of the responses that was received! and loved even more learning about where y'all come from! He grabbed the Atlas and couldn't belive that so many people in the world can see his stuff :) Too cute!

Thank you sooo very much for making my boy smile from ear to ear for days :)

"It's a Mermaid Boy!!!" - that's what my boys screamed when they saw Mer Ian, lol! They never knew or thought that a boy could be a mermaid too :)  and what a coincidence it was to watch a special Dora movie all Dora saving the mermaids kingdom - boys and girls! It was a fun afternoon!

So here's my lil Mer Ian for The Greeting Farm's CHA Relay Contest! I usually don't make cards everyday, I always try to do a few at a time, but like I said, who can resist anything that comes from the Greeting Farm ;)

Once I printed Mer Ian, I pulled out my Matey Set, thinking I would be using Pirate Anya...

I decided to go with just the sentiment and handsome blue papers with a bit of distressing -

Ian deserves the spotlight :)

Look closely (or click on pic) - see my boy sparkle for me!

MerBoy Card Details:

Paper(s): Imaginisce-A Shore Thing DP; Graphic 45-Renaissance Faire DP; Papertrey Ink Kraft CS; Neenah White CS; American Crafts White CS

Stamp(s): The Greeting Farm Mer Ian Digital Stamp and Matey Set Sentiment

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

Accessories: Recollections Gem Swirls; Spellbinders Oval Nestabilities; Making Memories Trim

Have a fun Monday everyone!
Thanks for stopping by! :*)

Die Cuts R Us Sketch Challenge!

Woo Hoo! It's Tuesday :)
My favorite day of the week! It means that we survived Monday and we're almost half way done with the week, lol! Plus + most of my fave challenges are up and running today! A ton of inspiration flying around to get the mojo flowing :)

First up - Die Cuts R Us Challenge!

Die Cuts' R Us is now having a sketch challenge every 3rd week of the month... these wonderful sketches have been created by the very talented and very sweet, Lori Boyd!

... and here's my card...

Window Box Card Details:

Paper(s): K&Company DP; Neenah White CS; Papertrey Ink Kraft CS

Stamp(s): Dog Gone Stamps Rubber Stamp

Ink(s): Memento Tuxedo Black Ink;
Copic Markers: E13, E17, E33, E53, E93, R20, R35, RV42, Y08, G07, YG23 

Accessories: May Arts Ribbon; The Robin's Nest Dew Drops; Prima Flower; Papertrey Ink Button;

Making Memories Trim; Spellbinders Small Circles Nestabilities

Such a lovely and versatile sketch!

Not my usual style/type of card,
but I fell in love with this stamp and love how this card turned out with the soft colors!
So please, go easy on me ;) hee, hee!

Oh how I wish I could get my Slice! to work!!! I'm having a hard time adjusting the blade and now I cannot even get it to touch the paper to make it cut :(

If anyone has one and has any tips/advice, please please please share!!!

In the meantime, I guess it's time to contact Making Memories and figure out how I can get it fixed/adjusted... sigh... I miss my lil buddy...

Thanks so much for all of your wonderful and encouraging comments!

They all mean the world to me :)

Don't forget to visit the Die Cuts R Us Design Team blog for a peek at the fabulous creations the girlies came up with!

See y'all later for some Twilight Tuesday fun too!!!

A Kitty Note...

G'morning to ya :)
I have another quickie card/post to share with you!

There's another adorable digi-shop in town called *Wink *Wink Ink Digital Designs... this is one of their freebies! Too cute to pass up :)

I used Dare U 2 Digi Stamp Challenge 29 - Buttons,

Whimsical Wednesdays - The Diedrich Dare Sketch #18 by Jack and

Raise the Bar - Debut Day! (Use something new - Digi stamp & ribbon)

Kitty Card Details:

Paper(s): Papertrey Ink Chocolate Remix DP; MS CS; Neenah White CS

Stamp(s): Wink Wink Ink Free Digital Stamp - Cat

Ink(s): Copic Markers

Accessories: Papertrey Ink Buttons; Making Memories Trim; May Arts Ribbon; Recollections Pearls; Spellbinders Nestabilities

I know some of you have today off!

Hope you're getting crafty-with-it ;)

Enjoy your Monday!!!

Sassy Studio Designs Customer Blog Hop!!!

TGIF!!! It's time for another fun Blog Hop!!!

Today I've joined in on the...

Sassy Studio Designs Blog Hop

I decided to use one of my fave images... Cocoa Carol!

... and one of my loooong lost fave stamps!

This sentiment was the first stamp I ever purchased!

... and doesn't it speak the truth!!! ;) lol!

I also used Stamp Happens first sketch :)

... with the theme of "Celebrating Love"

Well... I'm celebrating my love of Hot Cocoa!!!

hee, hee!!!

Hot Cocoa Card Details:

Paper(s): Papertrey Ink Chocolate Remix DP and Kraft CS; Neenah White CS

Stamp(s): Sassy Studio Designs Cocoa Carol Digital Stamp; Inkadinkado Sentiment Stamp

Ink(s): Copic Markers; Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Copic Atyou Spica Chocolate and Lilac Glitter Pens

Accessories: K&Company Gems; Raspberry Ribbons Chocoalte Ribbons; Spellbinder Nestabilities; Prima Flowers

Please be sure to visit the Sassy Studio Blog for the entire list of hopping participating blogs ;)

Also, for all the prize and chat deets! So much fun!!!

TGIF!!! and happy hopping :)