I'm SPARKLE-ing :)

Good evening my fellow peeps! 

I have some wonderful news to share!!! 

I am now part of the 

Sparkles Creations Rubber Stamps Design Team!!!

Woo hoo :) 

More specifically, I will be designing primarily with 

Karber Rubber Stamps!!! 

Can we get another "Woo hoo" in here?! 

hee, hee! 

I was floooored when Sparkle emailed me! Like she had to ask ;) 

The first of many wonderful things to come!!! Whoot! 

Since my term doesn't technically start until the October 1st, 

so I thought I would dust off my precious "Lantern Rin" 

and play along with the current sketch challenge for the occasion :) 

I have been hording this Prima pad called Peaches foreverrrrr!
I decided to do some paper piecing and my nesties were the perfect element to get this sketch going!

Here's the sketch... 

I am also entering my card into the following challenges: 

- Inspirational Card Challenges: Sketch 

Thanks so much for stopping by again!!!
Stay close by, my next Riley and Company 'feature' will be up shortly ;) 

and you don't want to miss this movie!!! 

xoxo 

Rainbow Savanah for Baby Bud Designs

Hi again!!! This is my 2nd post for today!!!

Please scroll down to see my latest post for Pixie Dust Studio, thank you :)

There's a new Baby Bud family member popping into town today!!!  

Baby Bud Designs latest release... 

Please meet sweet "Savanah"...

Don't you just love her and her lil outfit?!

She reminded me of my sister, when she was a lil one, running around in her night gown, slippers and wild curly hair :) That's why I colored her up in rainbow pjs, I remember Sara running around in a pair of Care Bear Blue-ish Rainbow PJs when she was about 3ish and couldn't resist the resemblence, hee hee!

These papers, I think, are from Sassafrass Lass...

and I used my Die-namics for the scallops and buttons!!!

My card is also for Baby Bud Designs latest "Flower" challenge!

Go HERE for this months chalelnge deets :)

Thanks so much for stopping by again!!!
Hugs to everyone!!!

Card Details:
Stamp(s): Baby Bud Designs "Savanah" Digital Image
Paper(s): Sassafrass Lass DP, Papertrey Ink CS
Accessories: MFT Button Quartet and Scalloped Scallop Die-namics,
misc Flowery Ribbon, The Twinery Baker's Twine 

I'm barely whispering...

Happy Sunday :)

I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying their beautiful weekends!
And look at me! I survived my Craft Fair, lol! Being sick while trying to mingle and talk with people was not easy, but with the help of my sis, I survived and had fun! Yes, I'm paying the price today with a severe case of laryngitis, coughing and the body aches, but it was all worth it ;)  On the plus side, all of my boys are being so well behaved and understanding and have even found that I can be quite entertaining trying to communicate with them using hand gestures and drawing pics!!! LOL! 

Here are a few other things that I was sellling at my table yesterday using my new fave thing, Modge Podge!...

Another pic frame...

 I used My Mind's Eye, MFT Die-namics and Prima

Notebook using Cosmo Cricket and my Slice...

My Mad Hatter inspired notebook using G45...

And here's a pic of ALL my boys visiting us at our table :)

My sister, Sarabeth, was such a HUGE help! I really couldn't have done it without her!

THANK YOU lil sissy :*)

OH! And a few quick challenge reminders! I cannot believe how I've missed out on this week!

Claudia and Company Monthly Challenge #6:

November's Color Combo: Brown, Creme with a mix of your choice of another color!

And...

Oh, Alice! Chapter 39: Nothin' but Tea and Time on our hands...

"An inspiration piece that looks like a watch , but in this case, the face of "Father Time" is the Mad Hatter himself."

Thanks so much for everyone's love, support, comments!!!
You are all SO very appreciated!!!
I am very much looking forward to starting a new week
and getting better and on track again!

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday! hugs :*)

Clowns and Vampires, Oh My!!!

It's time for Pixie Dust Studio's latest release called "The Fair" and new Twilight-y Challenge today!

Sorry, I'm a bit late, I've had a busy 2 weeks with promo projects, but now that's it's all finished, I have more time to dedicate to my immediate DTs and a lil fun too ;)

Now, I'd like to take a sec to introduce you to the sweetest, cutest clown you will ever see!

Meet "Bubbles the Clown"...

Didn't I tell you he was cute?! ;)

My sister, Sara, has a phobia of clowns! LOL! I have no idea as to why, she just finds them very creepy... she wouldn't even peek at lil Bubbles here :(

I decided to use some leftover Prima scraps, cut out the circles and try to make it as fun and as colorful as possible ;)

ETA: LOL! I just noticed that I didn't finish coloring in the lil propeller on his hat!!! It's colored now, hee hee!

Here it is! The newest release called "The Fair"...

 This week's challenge is another fun Twilight theme :)

Squee-ing!!! We have less than 2 weeks until Eclipse!!!

The Pixie's challenge you to create something using this color combo:

Red

White

Black

and/or Silver

Eclipse is my fave book out of the whole Saga... I decided to let "Pixie Victoria" have her a bit of the spotlight now ;)

I really love how her red eyes turned out! and I had to fancy her up a bit with a silver paper doilie and Prima flowers. The DP is some of the Twilight/Vampire papers that my sister gave to me from a craft show that she went to in New Jersey :)  

 The designer paper has a photo-like feel and surface to it; I was trying to keep my pics clear from the glare...

"Super Sam" has an update!

Please go HERE for his update and more details :)

Please be sure to visit the Pixie's this week and see all of the inspiring things they have created for this week's release and challenge...

Kathy {Owner/Illustrator} - http://pixieduststudio.blogspot.com/

Beth - http://www.inkyfingersrule.blogspot.com/

Cat - http://catscraftycorner.blogspot.com/

Caz - http://aloadofoldblogocks.blogspot.com/

Jana {DTCC} - http://stampingeek.blogspot.com/

Joyce - http://jolaras.blogspot.com/

Karen - http://karenscards.blogspot.com/

Lisa F - http://stampinforsanity.friendshavingfun.com/  

Lisa - http://creativek9s.blogspot.com/

Marsha - http://stampingdownsouth.blogspot.com/

Shelly - http://jaspere-jaspereslittlecorner.blogspot.com/

Suzi - http://mrsweyremaster.blogspot.com/

Enjoy

Happy Thursday!!!

Happy Monday!

... and a rainy good one it has been ;)

I have a quickie post to share with you today!

I've got a ton of cards to finish up and take pics of!

LOL, so many ideas are halved in order to start new ones before the ol' noggin forgets about i ;)

So first up, is my Alice-inspired card for

Friends Having Fun Pop Culture Challenge #1

and

for Pixie Dust Studio's "Tag You're It" Challenge

I adore Pixie Dust Studio's "A Touch of Depp" digi!!!

So much fun to color!!!

I tried to give his hair a bit of a curl... lol!

Mad Hatter Card Details:

Paper(s): Prima DP; Martha Stewart Kraft CS

Stamp(s): Pixie Dust Studio "Touch of Depp" Digital Image

Ink(s): Copic Markers

Accessories: K&Company Tags and Ridged Cardboard; Queen and Company Felt Brads

We look forward to seeing everyone's Alice-esque creations ;)

Hugs!!!

Audrey and Miss Pirate Anya

Happy Tuesday everyone!!!

Yea!!! It's my favorite day of the week :)

I have a quick post of 2 cards to share with you today!!!

First, I have The Greeting Farm's latest most unique and adorable addition to the family...

Audrey!!!

I used the following challenges on my card...
- Copic Creations Challenge #23 -Color with Green

- Dare U 2 Digi Stamp Challenge #32 - Pearls
- Eat Sleep Stamp - Sketchy Thursday #73
(I turned the sketch sideways)

- PaperPlay Challenge 10 Week 9 - Just Because themed card

- Stamp Something Challenge - Something Girly

Audrey totally ROCKS!!!

I love her! She has definitely become my most fave TGF image/stamp!!!

Yes, love her even more than those Wild Spouts, lol!

But I'm not going to say it out loud -

I don't want any feelings to get hurt ;)

Just look at her?! with that lil tongue sticking out!

So sassy and cute!

Who could get mad at that lil face?! LOL!

btw - don't look at my upside down flower, okay?

LOL!

Audrey's Trouble Card Details:

Paper(s): SU DP; Papertrey Ink CS

Stamp(s): The Greeting Farm "Audrey" Digital Image; Kraftin' Kimmie Stamps Sentiment

Ink(s): Copic Markers -

Accessories: Prima Flowers; Creative Imagination Pearls

Next, I finally inked up lil Pirate Anya from my Best Mates Stamp Set

to use for this week's Club Anya Sketchy Saturday!

... and I also used Eyelets for Creative Belli's Challenge #86 

Who says you can't use boy stuff for girls??? ;)

Here's a pic to see the embossing paper (ship) and sparkly...

Ahoy, Anya! Card Details:

Paper(s): DCWV The Boy Stack DP; Papertrey Ink CS

Stamp(s): The Greeting Farm "Best Mates" Stamp Set

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

Accessories: Making Memories Eyelets; Prima e. Black Pearls;

Spellbinders Small Circles Nestabilities

Thanks for stopping by and looking today :)

On another note...

Today is Miley Rose's 1st B'day!!!

Doesn't she look like she's smiling? LOL!

... and tomorrow is DH's B'day :)

And he has the day off!

I wonder if he'll take me to the LSS

to finally get my Copics refilled since I haven't been able to get there yet!

LOL!

Probably with the promise of a new Wii game and dinner at Applebee's ;)

Enjoy!!!

Just had to... Congrats!

I'm not one to make "New Year Resolutions", but thought I'd try to this year ;)
One being to use EVERYTHING that I own, and if I don't, it either gets re-gifted, sold, donated or trashed...
I have quite a few stamp sets that have never been inked! GASP! I know!!! and unfortunately, this one was one of those! I've been dying to use it, but just never made the time... until today :)

I decided to use it for the 11am Club Anya Challenge - Kelly's flower power challenge - to use flowers!
I'm not sure if the Cake Topper Stamp Set is a qualified Anya, Ian or Friend, I'm hoping that it is :)

Here's my card!


Here is a close up of the happy couple!
See the sparkle :)

Congrats Card Details:
Paper(s): Cosmo Cricket Early Bird DP; Papertrey Ink White CS.
Stamp(s): The Greeting Farm "Cake Topper" Rubber Stamp Set.
Ink(s): Memento Tuxedo Black Ink; Copic Markers; Copic Atyou Spica Glitter Black, Turquoise and Melon Pens.
Accessories: Prima flower distressed with ColorBox Lime Pastel Ink; Labels Eight Nestabilitie.

I'm sad that I wasn't able to do more of Club Anya's or The Greeting Farm Challenges... maybe next time :)

Thanks for stopping by and leaving comments! I sooo appreciate it :*)
Enjoy the rest of your weekend!!!

Bella's Birthday Bash Blog Hop!!!

Good Saturday Morning to you :)
It's finally here! Bella's 3rd Birthday!!! ... and we are all celebrating in style ;)

Now, if you happen to just stop by my blog and would like to start at the beginning of the hop - please go to the queen of Bella's Blog, Emily's - Bloggabella!
Otherwise, you should have arrived here from Olga's blog - The Weekend Scrapper.

Oh! make sure to leave comments everywhere!!! Three gift certificates for $100 in Bella Bucks will be hidden along the hop, but nobody knows where!!! The winners will be announced on Monday, December 7 at the Stamping Bella Blog.

I have acquired a few fave Bella's through a friend and decided to use these 2 stamps for today's hop :)

Balloonabella is just ready to party hard in that adorable dress!!!

Happy Cupcake Bella Card Details:
Paper(s): BasicGrey Indian Summer DP; Papertrey Ink CS
Stamp(s): Stamping Bella "Balloonabella" Rubber Stamp; SU cupcake stamp
Ink(s): Copic Markers; Copic Atyou Spica Glitter Markers
Accessories: Spellbinders Labels Eight Nestabilities; CM Corner Punch; Raspberry Ribbons ribbon


... and I couldn't resist using this lil guy! Today, my 5yo has a b'day party to go to and he asked me use this lil superhero and picked out the cool Prima DP and colors... Unfortunately, I don't remember his exact name, so Nicky and I have been calling him Super Stevie, lol! That's what we assumed what the S on his chest stands for ;)

... we had a lot of fun putting this lil card together! We hope that his lil friend loves it as much as we do :)

Super-hero Card Details:
Paper(s): Prima; Papertrey Ink CS
Stamp(s): Stamping Bella Rubber Stamp; Fiskars Clear Sentiment Stamp
Ink(s): Copic Markers
Accessories: Spellbinders Small Circles Nestabilities; Making Memories Star Brads



Thanks for stopping by :)
Your next stop on the hop is...
Linda of Heavens Created This

If you get lost along the way, please refer back to Emily's post or the SCS master page :)

Enjoy the hop!!!
Happy Birthday Beautiful Bella!!! :)

It's a Sassy Thursday!

It's Thursday!!! It's almost here ;) Oh how lucky y'all are! Those of you going to see New Moon before me! I'm a bit jealous, hee, hee! but I know it'll be worth the wait, and Sunday will be here in a flash! and I'll have the bestest time with Mom and Lil Sis :)

{Ok, first I have to let you know, that I'm testing my blog, lol! I've been having such a hard time pre-scheduling my posts - they won't post no matter what. So I gave up for a few days, but I think I finally have things figures out ;) So this post is scheduled to go at 12:01am, Thursday morning EST.
Let's see what happens, lol! I'll hopefully will be able to check either befor bed, but more likely, before I walk out to the bus stop! lol!}

Alrighty... I have a mini-layout (approx 8x8) to share with you today for Dare to be Sassy Thursday Challenge at Sassy Studio Designs! This week's challenge is to create a Recipe card/project using a Sassy Studio Design Image.

Here it is!

If ya know me, I'm definitely not a cook! I burn toast! and now coffee too! LOL! So this was a fun lil project to create!
You should've seen DH's face! He actually thought that I was looking for a recipe to make for Thanksgiving dinner... actually I was... but it's for him ;) hee, hee!

Recipe Card Details:
Paper(s): Cosmo Cricket Element CS; SU DP; DCWV CS; PTI CS
Stamp(s): Sassy Studio Designs "Domestic Diva" Digital Image
Ink(s): Copic Markers; White Gel Pen
Accessories: Prima Flowers; Making Memories Brads; Fiskar Lace Corner Punch


Another Sassy card to share!!!

Here is the card that I used for the "Who's That Sassy?" game last Sunday... I used Cute Card Thursday Challenge 86 "Glitter Me Silly" for fun :)
It was a bit hard to get a good pic, but there is glitter on the flowers and also, on some of the designer paper's flowers/decor too!

Baby Bump Card Details:
Paper(s): We R Memory Keepers White Out Collection DP; American Crafts White CS; PTI White CS
Stamp(s): Sassy Studio Design "Hot Mama's Baby Bump" Digital Image
Ink(s): Copic Markers
Accessories: Making Memories Noteworthy Flowers; K&Company Gems

Join us!!! We can't wait to see those Sassy cards :)
Happy Thursday!!!