Thank you for all your support!!!

I wanted to take a moment and Thank you all of you who supported Team MACCK through The Royal Battle over at the Greeting Farm!!! If you didn't know we won 1st PLACE!!! I am still in AWWWW of how many of my blogging friends supported our team in this competition. You guys ROCK!!!!! I can't say thank you enough.......I wanted to share all the projects that took us to the end!!!! Thank you again for all your support, Hope you enjoy!!!

Week One - Created by Kerri

Week Two - Created by Angie

Week Three - Created by Maylee

Week Four - Created by Me

The Final Round - Created by Cabio

Hope you enjoyed my post today, I can't thank you guys enough!!!!! WOOHOO we are soooo excited and feel very honored to be the Queens of The Royal Battle!!! Hugs to you all

Sundays With Crissy Challenge!!

Good Morning Everyone, Happy Thursday!! WOW I really feel like I haven't stamped in forever....LOL!!! I am still not feeling 100 percent, but I feel way better today than I did. I was finally able to make a card and I really wanted to play along with Sundays with Crissy Challenge this week. This weeks challenge is to Use Dots. So I decided to use Polka Dotted Designer Paper and a Polka Dotted Button!!!! I also used this sweet Whimsy Digi Image Pebbles the Cat from the Crissy Armstrong Collection. I really forgot how much fun Prisma Pencils and Gamsol is. I wanted to try and color this sweet image with my pencils..I really like the effect I achieved!!!! I have been such a copic snob I forgot how much I love my pencils!!!! LOL!! Hope you enjoy my creation today!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by today I hope everyone has a wonderful Thursday!!!

Here's The Recipe

• Image - Whimsy Digital Collection - Colored with Prisma Pencils and Gamsol
• Paper - Whisper White, SU DP, American Crafts DP
• Accessories - White Ribbon, Button, Nesties, Stickles, Black Pearls

Going Grey Challenge & Some Info

Good Morning Everyone Happy Tuesday!!! I was really hoping to have a card or a project to share with you today. I was so busy this weekend with the Adventures in Stamping Convention and lucky me had a tooth pulled yesterday. I have had a tooth pulled in the past, but to have one surgically removed and stitched up..OMG horrible...!!!!! I had no idea they were going to have to do that, I was NOT prepared for the pain!!! UGH!!! So I am still re cooping. Another day with meds and rest I should be back to myself in no time!!!


I did however wanted to remind of you today's Going Grey with Scrap-Creations Challenge. This week Kristen created a fabulous sketch for you to follow and of course use Basic Grey!!! Come check out this week challenge HERE. Also the other members of the DT did AWESOME samples for you to look at....I just couldn't get something done this weekend being so busy and I sure couldn't kick the pain yesterday!! Sorry I don't have a sample for you!!!


I did want to show you a couple pictures from the Convention this weekend. For those of you that didn't know, I helped out Inky Impressions at their booth. It was so much fun!!!!! I have some pictures of that to show you..Also Tim Holtz was at this Convention. Since I was there early and setting up WOOHOO I got to meet him. What an awesome guy, so overly nice and of course AMAZING!!!!!! Hope you enjoy my pics!!!!







Thanks so much for stopping by, I so need to catch up on every one's blogs...I was feeling okay when I woke up but now...UGH heading back to bed....I will for sure try to stop by and visit everyone this afternoon!!!!! Have a great Tuesday Everyone BIG HUGS!!!!

Team MACCK Needs your Votes!!

Hi Everyone...We have made it to the final round of the Royal Battle!!!! Team MACCK needs your votes!!! The voting is only lasting for 24 hours....Please visit the blog HERE to cast your vote!!!!

Cabio did an amazing job WOW WOW WOW look at her project she made!! This is the final round!!! Your support will be SOOOO appreciated!!!!

Tomorrow I hope to have some Convention Pictures Up!!! Come back and visit me then if you get a chance...I have some wonderful shots of Tim Holtz!!! WOOHOO!!!!

Thanks everyone for your support during this competition!!! Big Hugs Everyone!!

Inky Impressions News!

Good Morning Everyone, Happy Friday!!! WOOHOO!! I am soooo glad the weekend is here, I wanted to let everyone know who is the Northeast Ohio Area, Inky Impressions is going to Convention this weekend. For more info on this convention you can visit the website HERE. This is super exciting and I can't wait!!! If I seem to be MIA for the next couple of days its because I am prepping things for the make and take and working it Saturday and Sunday!!!! These are sooo much fun and I can't wait!!!! I want to say thanks to our design team for mailing us in beautiful card samples that will be displayed at convention!!!! You GALS ROCK!!!


Another quick reminder...My local friend has BLOG CANDY she is offering up!!! I really want to spread the word for her since she is very new to blogging.....It would be sooo AWESOME if you spread the word for her.....Here is the fabby candy up for grabs!!!

You can find here candy post HERE!!! Thanks SOOOOO much for stopping by today and I hope you all have a fabulous Friday!!!! I am really hoping to have a card for you to look at by Sunday!!!! Big Hugs and enjoy your weekend!!!

Promised Thank You Winner and Blog Candy Alert

Today's Post - Click HERE

Good Afternoon everyone, As promised I have my lucky Thank You winner!!!! Here is the prize the lucky winner will get mailed out tomorrow!!!! Thanks again EVERYONE for your constant support!!!!


And the lucky winner to receive this is.................................................

GRACE!!!! WOOHOOO Girl send me your addy at crystalkbk30@gmail.com and I will ship out your prize!!!!! Thanks for your vote and being such a GREAT Blogging Friend!!!! HUGS!!!

Also I wanted to share a Blog Candy Alert with you all!!! My friend Diana, that is local....has started a GREAT blog. She is such a sweet lady who is full of talent!!! She also does card classes here in the Northeast Ohio Area!!! If you get a minute check out her blog HERE. She also has this fabulous candy up for grabs!!!!

Sorry I have been MIA in blogland today, I have been super busy, but will be blogging later on and come see every one's fabulous uploads!!!! Have a GREAT evening everyone!!

Inky Recipe Challenge!

Good Morning Everyone Happy Wednesday!!!! It is time again for a fun and fabulous Inky Impressions Challenge. This weeks challenge is a recipe...to use 3 layers, 3 embellishments, 2 Designer Papers, and 1 ribbon!!! What a great challenge. Come on over and join the fun at OUR BLOG!!


For my creation today I just had to use this NEW IMAGE Ice Cream LiLi. Isn't she just precious??? When I look at her I think of summer. So I decided to make a 4th of July creation with her!! Hope you enjoy my creation today....

As promised I will be back this afternoon with a lucky winner, who took the time to vote for Team MACCK !!!! Just as a thank you from me, you guys ROCK!!!

Here's the Recipe

• Image - Inky Impressions stamped in Momento Ink and colored with Copics
• Paper - Whisper White, Real Red, DCWV Designer Paper
• Accessories - Nesties, Ribbon, Bling, Misc Sentiment, Silver Gel Pen

Going Grey Challenge and a Thank You!!

Good Morning Everyone, Happy Tuesday!!! Before I tell you about the New Going Grey with ScrapCreations Challenge this week, I wanted to say THANK YOU to all the bloggers that took the time to vote for us in the The Greeting Farm Royal Battle This week!!! Your support means a ton to me and Team MACCK. Voting is still continuing until tonight at Midnight....so if you haven't had a chance to cast your vote, please vote HERE. It is very easy to register and all you have to do is comment and that is considered a vote!!!!

To show my appreciation to all of those who took the time to vote, I am drawing a winner tomorrow to one lucky winner for a surprise THANK YOU!!!! I am overwhelmed with the response from my blogging family and for that I want to thank you....You guys are THE BEST!!!

This weeks Going Grey Challenge is to add 3 embellishments to your card or project and of course to use Basic Grey. Guess what....This weeks challenged is a prize challenge. This weeks prize is being sponsored by Stamp N Plus Scrap N. LuAnn, the owner, has generously donated some unmounted stamps to give away to one lucky winner of the challenge this week. How awesome is that?????, so come on over and join the fun HERE.


I used this fabulous image from Stamp N Plus Scrap. Isn't he is a cutie, the owner LuAnn was so kind to send me one of her images to work with!!! Thanks girl!!!! For my challenge I used 3 black pearls and used the Basic Grey paper called Off Beat. Hope you enjoy my creation today and everyone has a wonderful Tuesday!!!

Here's The Recipe

• Image - Stamp N Plus Scrap - Stamped in Momento Ink and Colored with Copics
• Paper - Basic Grey Off Beat, Whisper White, Basic Black
• Accessories - Black Pearls, Nesties, Whisper White Ribbon

Please come vote for my project!!!

Good Morning Everyone, Happy Sunday!!! As you all know TEAM MACCK has made it to the next round!!! I need your help and your votes!!! Could you PLEASE come vote for my project I made this week!!!! This week you can only vote ONCE!!! If you haven't voted in the past it is VERY EASY to register!!! All you have to do is leave a comment and that is considered a vote!!! Stop over and vote HERE!!! That would be sooooooo awesome!!!!!

The challenge this week was to think Candy Packaging!! I decided to use this sweet Anya and make a box filled with white chocolate soccer balls....I purchased the candy holders, wrapped them in plastic, and tied ribbon around them. I also found this cute little trophy from a party store and added a sticker that says GO TEAM MACCK!!! I really had a blast making this project, I sure do hope we make it to the next round!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by today, and PLEASE vote for me!!!! Thanks so much everyone, Hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend!!!

A New Challenge Blog!!!

Good Afternoon Everyone, Happy Friday!!!! Sorry I have been MIA this week. I thought for sure after my vacation I would come back ready to create, but for some reason I am in a slump and it took my Mojo...LOL!!!


I wanted to share with you that my good friend Angie has started a new challenge blog called Cas-tastic Wednesday!!! She loves CAS cards and this challenge blog is something way different compared to a lot in blog land. She already has a ton of sponsors lined up and a lot of fun and exciting things getting ready to happen......


Cas-tastic Wednesday is also looking for its very first DT. Do you love CAS cards??? She is looking for a group of designers that enjoy this style. You can find all the details HERE.


I thought since this was her very first challenge I would play along to help her spread the news!!!! She is offering a GREAT PRIZE to only lucky participant this week. Come on over and join the fun HERE.


I just had to use this darling NEW digi from Whimsy Stamps called Gift Horse created by our very talented Crissy Armstrong. This image is just perfect for those birthday cards or will be even fantastic come Christmas time. I hope you enjoy my card!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by today and I hope everyone enjoys their FRIDAY!!!!

Here's the Recipe

• Image - Whimsy Stamps colored with Copics
• Sentiment- Misc. Stamped in Stazon Ink
• Paper - Whisper White, Kraft, SU DP
• Accessories - Cute little bow (found at the dollar store) Inky Dinky Drops

More Help Please!!!

Today's Post - Click HERE

Whimsy Blog Hop - Click HERE

Good Afternoon Everyone!! I was told today the Royal Battle Competition over at The Greeting Farm is SOOOO close. Team MACCK needs some more votes...Could you please come and support us and comment on Maylee's Scrapbook Page HERE.?????We really want to move on to the next round and they are only putting through the top 12!!!! Thank you soooo much for all your support!!!! I hope everyone is having a fabulous day!!!

Going Grey Challenge - April Showers!

Whimsy Blog Hop PLEASE CLICK HERE!!

Good Morning Everyone, Happy Tuesday!!!! Guess what today is another fun and fabulous Going Grey with ScrapCreations Challenge. This weeks challenge is to make a card with the theme April Showers and of course use Basic Grey!!! I used the fabulous Basic Grey Paper Urban Prairie and this wonderful image from Wags N Whiskers called Love you Sis!!!

Come on over and join the fun at OUR BLOG we would LOVE to see what you create!!

I won this fabulous image from Wags N Whiskers and couldn't wait to ink it up. I just LOVE this image!!! Our Going Grey challenge this week was totally perfect for this image!!! I am also entering this card in the Wags N Whiskers Challenge - Scallops!!! Thanks so much for stopping by today and I hope everyone has a wonderful day!!

Here's the Recipe

• Image - Wags N Whiskers stamped in Momento Ink and Colored with Copics
• Sentiment - MFT stamped in Stazon Ink
• Paper - BG Urban Prairie, Whisper White, Real Red
• Accessories - Whisper White Ribbon, Nesties, Charm, Inky Dinky Drops, Scallop Border, Silver Gel Pen

Whimsy New Release Digi Hop!!!

Welcome to the Whimsy Digital Stamp Collection Hop!!! If you have arrived from Erin's Blog you are in the right place....If not you might want to start at Crissy's Blog so you don't miss anything along the way!!!! Today is a VERY Exciting Day, Whimsy is Releasing a NEW Digital Stamp Collection.......I am soooo excited about this new adventure!!!!

I wanted to share a couple cards with you with these new fabulous digis. The first creation I made was with the NEW DIGI image called Maya Blowing Bubbles. I also used this NEW fabulous sentiment that Whimsy is also offering!!! I am beginning to fall in love with the EASEL design cards....It is so fun to do them in different sizes. For this creation I went for the legal envelope size. Hope you enjoy!!

I also made a card with the new image called Hang in There. I posted it to my blog yesterday as a Sneak Peek but I wanted to share it again in case you didn't get a chance to see it!!!! I just LOVE this image isn't he CUTE????? Of course I also used a NEW Whimsy Digi Sentiment!!

Hope you enjoyed my creations!!!! I also wanted to share with you what you could win for doing the Whimsy Hop!!!!

The winner will receive..........

a $15 gift certificate to the Whimsy Store
Crissy's Digi "Pebbles the Cat"
Katies's Digi "Awww, So Tweet!"
Ann's Sentiments "Mother's Day Sentiments"
Whimsy Digi "Princess Coach"

Isn't that just FABULOUS!!! Your next stop on the hop is our very talented and fabulous owner DENISE!!!!

Whimsy Sneak Peek!

Happy Sunday Everyone!!! Wow I really enjoyed my visit to Virginia, I wasn't ready to come home but now that I am back it is so nice to get back into routine. There is no place like home!! LOL!!

Today I wanted to share a New Release Sneak Peek with you from Whimsy Stamps. I am sure you have heard, but Whimsy is releasing a NEW DIGITAL LINE tomorrow!!! How Exciting...You are going to fall in love with these new Digital Images!!! There is a ton of new images and sentiments coming out so you don't want to miss the Hop tomorrow!!!! Here is the card I made to show you one of the many digis coming out tomorrow!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!! Hope you enjoyed my card!!!!! I sure did miss my blogging family while I was gone this past week!!! I am back, WOOOOHOOOO!!!! Have a great Sunday Everyone!!!

Here's the Recipe

• Image and Sentiment - Whimsy Stamps printed and colored with copics
• Paper - Red Riding Hood, Whisper White, Garden Variety Cosmo Cricket
• Accessories - Lace, SU Oval Punches, Flowers, Cosmo Cricket Buttons, Pearls

A Hello and an Easel Card

Good Morning Everyone, I am still out of town....I am having a fantastic time visiting family and friends......The weather is GORGEOUS here in VA. I was staying with my dad the first part of my vacation and without Internet...LOL I was struggling for sure at night when I usually do all my blogging when everyone is asleep!!! But now the last part of my vacation I am my brothers house that has technology......LOL!!!!

So I thought I would share an easel card I made before I left for vacation. I am sure you have heard of the competition over at The Greeting Farm. We decided with our team for everyone to do the challenge and we would pick our favorite creation to put in the competition. Well.....My card isn't the one that was picked by us but I really LOVE how it turned out. I am giving this to my dad for Father's Day so he can put it on his desk at work. Hope you enjoy and I hope everyone has been doing great this past week!!!!

I also wanted to remind you since it is WEDNESDAY there is a NEW fabulous challenge over at Inky Impressions......To add a charm to your card or project. Come on over and visit the challenge HERE.... We would LOVE to see what you create!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by, Maybe I will get some time this evening to stop by and visit my blogging friends!!!! Have a wonderful day!!!

Here's the Recipe

• Image - The Greeting Farm, Stamped in Momento Ink, colored with Copics, and cut out.
• Paper - Misc Designer Paper, Close to Cocoa, Kraft, Whisper White
• Accessories - Stars are Making Memories Brads, Martha Fence Punch, Twine, The Hat is A Dress it up Button, Computer Generated Sentiment

Fairy Happy Spring!

Inky Impressions Blog Hop CLICK HERE!!!

Good Morning Everyone, Happy Thursday!!! Before I share my creation today I wanted to let you all know that I am going out of town early Friday morning and won't be back until the following Friday!! You probably won't see a post from me until that Sunday :( I am visiting family for the holiday and my children have Spring Break so we are going to stay and visit everyone in Virginia and Maryland!!! I probably won't have Internet access until Tuesday...LOL My dad lives in the deep country....yikes...so when I am able I sure will pop over and visit my lovely blogging family!!! I don't want everyone to think I disappeared...LOL!!!

For my creation today I used this adorable Fairy named Water Lily.....I just love this image and the whole Mythical Collection!!!! Did you hear the FABULOUS NEWS about Whimsy???? They are having a new line of Digital Stamps coming soon!! You can read all the wonderful details HERE. I can't wait for this new line you are going to love them!!! Here is my creation today, I hope you enjoy!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by today and I hope everyone has a wonderful Easter Holiday!!!! Hugs to you all!!!

Here's the Recipe

• Image - Whimsy Stamps stamped in Momento Ink, colored with copics, added a rose flower to the center of the flower
• Paper - Whisper White, Baja Breeze, Basic Grey DP
• Accessories - SU Oval and Scallop Punch, Computer Generated Sentiment, Lots and Lots of Kaiser Bling, Sheer Butterfly, Stickles