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I have been stamping and scrapbooking for the past 10 years. It is my favorite hobby and I sure do miss it when life gets way too busy. I have 3 amazing children, and a wonderful, supportive husband.

Friday, July 29, 2011

SCACD New Release Day!!!! LOVE THESE PEEKERS!!!




Good Morning and Happy Friday Everyone!!! I hope everyone is having a GREAT week!!!! Guess what today is RELEASE DAY for the NEW Peekers 2 Collection by Elisabeth Bell for SCACD!!!! WOOHOO I just ADORE these darling images!!!! They can't be any cuter!!! :))

For my first creation, I would like to share with you this TOTALLY ADORABLE All Peeked Out Peeker!! When using this image, I just imagined this cutie....trying to peek in presents, peeking for Santa and just gave up and got too tired..teehee..so I decided to make a darling Holiday card for this sweetie!! Hope you enjoy my creation today!!!

Oh my word isn't she just TOO ADORABLE!!!! I just love those sweet slippers, I added flocking to their ears :) For my creation I used awesome paper from Echo Park...Did you know SCACD carries Echo Park...LOVE IT!!!! This is my first holiday card for the year and I just LOVE HER!!! :)))

For this creation I would like to enter my card in the following challenges: Crafty Creations - Christmas in July, Creative Belli - Christmas, Hambo Hoedown - Stitching, Craft Your Passion - Christmas in July, Kaboodle Doodles - Stitching/or Faux, Paper Creations Ink - Christmas in July, Pollycraft Monday - Christmas in July, Scrappers Delights - Christmas in July, Christmas Inspirations - Christmas/Anything Goes, Creative Inspirations - Christmas

For my next creation, I would like to share with you this other adorable Peeker Partners in Peeking.....I had a vision how to use this image, and was so happy how it turned out!! Hope you enjoy my creation!!!



For this creation, I used this fun Paper My Mind's Eye Lime Twist, Life of the Party!!! I just adore this paper...I also used My Nestabilites Large Labels for my door.... I just had a blast using this darling image peeking around the door, and the door opens to say Happy Birthday!!!!

For this creation I entered this card in the following challenges: The Paper Shelter - Anything Goes, Scrapbook Sisters - Birthday, Die Cuttin Divas - Sweet Treats, Lady Bug Crafts - Birthday, Party Time Tuesdays - Anything Goes, Stamps R Us - Birthday

Today is the day you can see the final two Peeker Images, WOOHOO!!! For the COMPLETE list of Designers showcasing today, you can check out the store blog!!!

Also don't forget that Stamps are AVAILABLE NOW at SCACD and for all our international customers stop by and purchase these darlings at Quixotic Paperie!!!

Before I let you go today, I would also like to share with you the NEW PRODUCTS available at SCACD!!!

AWESOME New Papers - NEW BO BUNNY 5 different styles including holidays with matching trinkets!!! WOOHOO!!!

No Shims Embossing Mat from Scor Pal!!!

Echo Park, My Mind's Eye, and Authentique!!! Oh my word you just have to check out these GORGEOUS new papers!!!!

New Embossing Folders
EEEK and Make it Crafty Fairies!!! OMG!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by today, I hope everyone has a GREAT Friday!!!!

Sunday, July 24, 2011

New Release Coming Soon!!!



NEW RELEASE COMING SOON!

Elisabeth Bell for SCACD Stamp Co.

July 29th Release
*****BLOG CANDY INFORMATION BELOW*****


Well there was definitely an epidemic of Peeker fever over the last few months and NEWS is Peeker fever is BACK!!! YES the long awaited follow up to the Peekers 1 Collection is here Peekers 2 Collection. I know really clever with the name but if it works don’t break it right :o)

So I know I have the Peeker Fever and the DT has Peeker Fever so are YOU ready to catch it again!!!

Mark your calendars for July 29th when the stamps will be available for purchase.

For our International customers, see Quixotic Paperie for your SCACD stamp needs.

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BLOG CANDY (with a twist)

July 24th thru the 28thLink
How Can You Enter?So what is the TWIST???

There is no official hop but everyday starting with the 24th one or two SCACD Designers will feature one of the stamps being released. Although 2 will not be unveiled until the 29th :o)

In order to have a chance at the Blog Candy you need to leave a comment on that previewing Designer's “individual” blog post for their day. If there is one Designer that day then you have 1 chance to leave a comment (likewise if there are 2 Designers then you have 2 chances to leave a comment on each previewing Designer’s blog). Do NOT leave a comment at the Store Blog as it will NOT count. Your comment has to be at that Designers Blog by July 28th 10pm EST.(PLEASE – 1 comment Per Designer).***You need to come back to the Store Blog to see if you have won on the 28th by 11:00pm eastern time.***WHAT do you get to win???There will be only One winner who will be chosen randomly from comments left on the Peeking Designers' Blogs. That one person will get the stamp that the Designer is previewing!!! That means each day one person will win the one stamp being previewed - all 5 winners will be announced on July 28th after 11:00pm EST at the Store Blog!!!!
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Check out the Peek list at the store blog every day thru the 28th to see who is previewing a Peeker starting today with Elaine and Janiel who are introducing the first Peeker stamp from this Peekerrific collectionSecret Garden Peeker!!

On the 29th we will have the Official Release day of wonderful SCACD Design Team inspiration that will also include the following guests: Fabulous Susanna Boyd, Amazing Janiel Corley & the Wonderful Lorraine N. This is not a Blog hop so bounce thru and visit whomever you want on the 29th.

Thanks so much for stopping by today, I hope you have a WONDERFUL Sunday!!!

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Beautiful SCACD Perfume Bottle/RRR Tutorial

Good Morning Everyone, Happy Saturday!!! Hope everyone is having a GREAT week!!! I am staying busy enjoying family time and lots of running around LOL!!!

Today I would love to share with you a creation I made using this FABULOUS SCACD Image Tall Perfume Bottle I just LOVE these gorgeous images!!! I also made this fun flower using some fantastic Really Reasonable Ribbon......Hope you enjoy my creation today!!!


Isn't this image just GORGEOUS!!!! I just love the detail :))) I also used for this creation this beautiful designer paper Madeline by Prima.... Speaking of paper you just have to check out SCACD's New Papers..WOW I just LOVE this new line by Authentique!!!!

Also if you would like to stop by Really Reasonable's Ribbon Blog today, I have a quick and easy tutorial on how to make this flower...I just LOVE their Satin Ribbon!!!!

Hope you enjoyed my creation, I hope everyone has a WONDERFUL weekend!!!

I have also entered this card in the following challenges:

Paper Cutz - Anything Goes, Stamp Something - Embellishment, Wags N Whiskers - Buttons and Bows, Craft us Crazy - anything goes, Shelly's Images - anything goes, Crafts and Me - add a flower, Deep Ocean Challenge - Ribbons, HLSC- Make your own embellishment, Make it Monday - Anything Goes, Make My Monday - Shabby Chic, torn
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Here's the Recipe


Image - SCACD stamped in Memento Ink, Colored with Copics, and Cut out!! Popped up a few things on this image :)

Paper - Madeline Designer Paper, Baja Breeze

Accessories - Pearls, Really Reasonable Ribbon, SU Button, Glubers,


Wednesday, July 20, 2011

Whimsy July New Release Blog Hop!!!




Hello and welcome to the Whimsy Stamps July rubber release BLOG HOP!


The Whimsy July rubber release happened last week on July 13th, but today we are hosting our blog hop to showcase the 9 fabulous new rubber stamps and 2 new Shapeology metal dies now available at Whimsy Stamps! These new goodies are available to buy from the Whimsy Stamps store along with all your Whimsy favorites. We also have our wonderful special guests joining us for this hop - Deb Routledge, Elaine Hughes, Niki Estes and Zoe McGrath.

The Whimsy Stamps DT have been showcasing these fabulous stamps for the past 6 days, so if you missed them be sure to hop on over to the Whimsy Inspirations Blog for some more inspiration!

Here is a full list of the wonderful July release rubber stamps and dies:


5 stamps from Kenny K
Boogie Down ~ Holla Back Girl ~ Hot Weave ~ Spy Chick ~ Victory Kid

4 stamps/sets from Raindrop Echo Designs
A Touch of Elegance ~ Adventure Mini Postage Stamps ~ Vintage Bottle Labels ~ Vintage Transportation

2 dies/sets from Raindrop Echo Designs
Dress Form Die (coordinates with ‘A Touch of Elegance’ stamp set) ~ Elegant Flourishes


If you would like to hop along with us today, please CLICK HERE to return to the beginning of the hop at Lori’s blog. The hop starts today (Wednesday July 20th at noon EST) and ends on Wednesday July 27th at noon EST.

For this hop we have 6 different prize draws! We have one grand prize draw where one lucky hopper will win a selection of new release stamps for hopping along with us. We also have 5 mini candy stops throughout the hop where you can enter to win a new release stamp!

Today I would like to share with you my creation I made with this GORGEOUS set A Touch of Elegance along with the awesome new die that coordinates called Dress Form Die. I really had a wonderful time making this creation, Hope you enjoy!!!




Thanks so much for stopping by my blog today. The next stop on the hop is the super talented Simonne's Blog..... be sure to pop over and see what she has for you today. And then remember to leave comments and enter for your chance to win the prizes on offer along the hop too!

Finally, here is a complete blog hop list in hopping order:



Thank you so much for hopping with us today and we hope you enjoy all of the DT creations!

YNS Challenge 3-2-1


Good Morning Everyone, Happy Wednesday!! WOW I feel like I have been away forever.....I really had a wonderful time in Virginia with my family!!!! I have to be a bit honest, it has been so hard to keep up with everything during the summer months while the kids are home and want to be entertained...I want my family to have a great summer, so if I am slacking in the comment area I apologize..Once Fall hits, I should be back to my blogging and cardmaking self..LOL!!!

Today its time for another fun Your Next Stamp Challenge. This weeks challenge is a Recipe: 3 embellishments, two designer papers, and one image!!! Today I would like to share my challenge card with you that I made with this ADORABLE NEW Your Next Stamp image Kai from Hawaii, this is such a super fun image!! Hope you enjoy my creation today!!!


For my creation today I used this super fun designer paper KaiserCraft Seaside....I thought this worked awesome with this image :) I had a lot of fun making this summer creation using the 3-2-1 challenge!!!

As always.....we’d love to see you use a YNS stamp on your challenge card/creation, but if you don’t have one, then you can still join in and be entered into the prize draw (but please only enter one non-YNS creation per challenge). As our challenge runs for 2 whole weeks you have plenty of time to hop on over to the YNS Store and pick up some of these fun images yourself! If you do use a YNS stamp on your challenge card/creation, you’ll be entered into the prize draw TWICE and be entered into the Top Pick draw – that’s 3 chances to win!

Thanks so much for stopping by today, hope you have a wonderful Wednesday!!!

Here's the Recipe

Image - YNS stamped in Memento Ink, colored with copics
Sentiment - Misc
Paper - KaiserCraft Designer Paper, Very Vanilla
Accessories - Nesties, Charm, Really Reasonable Ribbon, Bling

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Somethings to Check out!!!

Good Morning Everyone, Happy Wednesday!!!! I hope everyone has had a GREAT week!! So sorry about the lack of posting, my step daughter is in from Europe and we have been super busy spending time with her and doing fun things... :) Also I am taking a trip to VA this Thursday to visit my family.....So I will be taking a bit of a blogging break until sometime next week :))) But before I go I wanted to share with you some important things happening today!!!

Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog Hop Click HERE to check it out!!!

Your Next Stamp Blog Hop Click HERE to check it out!!!
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Thanks so much for stopping by today, I hope everyone has a GREAT Week!!!

Big Hugs

Friday, July 8, 2011

WOOHOO A Surprise Release Today at SCACD!!!



Good Morning Everyone, Happy Friday!!! WOOHOO today is a very exciting day at SCACD!!!! Susana is having a Just Because moment and releasing FOUR fabulous images today!!! 2 amazing Perfume Bottles designed by Victoria Case and 2 Flower Children designed by Elisabeth Bell these just could not wait to be shown! How exciting is THIS??? You will not want to miss these beauties!!!

Today I am going to share with you three creations using these FABULOUS new images!! For my first creation I used this ADORABLE image Hydrangea Hugs by Elisabeth Bell For SCACD!!! Hope you enjoy my creation!!!


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Oh my goodness isn't this image soooo precious???? I just fell in love with her!!! For my card today I decided to use this GORGEOUS Designer Paper from Memory Box Minuet. I just LOVE this color combo!!!

For my next creation I would like to share with you one of the GORGEOUS perfume bottles named Flora Perfume Bottle by Victoria Case for SCACD and its also available TODAY!!!! Hope you enjoy!!!!


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Isn't this bottle just sooo BEAUTIFUL!!! For my creation today, I wanted to try something different, I stamped this image on Vellum and paper pieced the back :) Something very different for me but I really like the effect it gave this stunning new image :) I also used this gorgeous paper pack by Prima Sweet Fairy!! I just LOVE the floral designs in this pack!!!

For my last creation I used another Flower Child, This cuties name is Daisy Doll...OH my word she is soooo sweet, I hope you enjoy!!!


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AAACCK isn't she just the SWEETEST!!!! I LOVE this designer paper My Minds Eye, Stella Rose, Gertle Paper Pack!!! I thought these colors worked awesome with this sweet little darling!!!! I also used my square nesties, along with some dress it up buttons :)))

I hope you liked all my creations today, I am in love with this surprise release, Susana rocks..teehee :))))

If you would like to see more samples of these new images stop by the Store Blog to see a list of designers showcasing them today!!!!

Also for all international orders stop by Quixotic Paperie for your orders :))))

One more thing today.......there are NEW PRODUCTS available at SCACD....Stop by and check these out!!!!

7 New Paper Pads and I am esp loving the MME Lost & Found

There are 3 new Crafty Individual stamps


While you are there you just have to check out the AWESOME Paper Sale this WEEKEND!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by today, I hope everyone has a GREAT FRIDAY!!!!


Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Your Next Stamp Challenge - Buttons!



Good Morning Everyone, Happy Wednesday!! Its time for another fun Your Next Stamp Challenge. This weeks challenge is to use buttons on your card or project!!! I just LOVE buttons and had a great time with this challenge, hope you enjoy my creation today!!!



HEHEHEH isn't this image just TOO fun, I love this dude, he makes me smile everytime I look at him :)))) This darling image is called Geek but Unique!! With this fun image you also get three sentiments to go along with this cutie!!! The paper I used is from Scenic Route Appleton, this is such GREAT school paper I also added matching buttons to the button to complete my creation!!!

As Always we’d love to see you use a YNS stamp on your challenge card/creation, but if you don’t have one, then you can still join in and be entered into the prize draw (but please only enter one non-YNS creation per challenge). As our challenge runs for 2 whole weeks you have plenty of time to hop on over to the YNS Store and pick up some of these fun images yourself! If you do use a YNS stamp on your challenge card/creation, you’ll be entered into the prize draw TWICE and be entered into the Top Pick draw – that’s 3 chances to win!

We would LOVE to see your Button creations, stop by and join in the fun HERE!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by today, I hope everyone has a WONDERFUL Wednesday!!!

Here's The Recipe

Image - YNS stamped in Memento Ink and colored with copics
Sentiment YNS Stamped in Memento Ink
Paper - Whisper White, Scenic Route Appleton Designer Paper
Accessories - Gelly Roll Pen, Buttons, SU Distressing Tool, Tim Holtz ink to sponge, Marvy Circle Punch, SU Scallop Circle Punch, Colored Paper Clips


Monday, July 4, 2011

Happy Fourth of July!!!

Good Morning Everyone, Happy Monday, and to all my US Friends, Happy Fourth of July!!!! Before I share my creation with you today, I would like to thank all my wonderful blogging friends for so many bday wishes yesterday, via email, and facebook...You guys are def the BEST and made my day that much brighter!!! :)))) LOVE you all!!!

Today I would like to share a creation with you that I made with this ADORABLE NEW Victoria Case image for SCACD Celebrate!!! She is just SOOOO adorable and I thought she would be JUST PERFECT for the Fourth of July!!! Hope you enjoy my creation today!!


Isn't she just SOOO adorable, I JUST LOVE this whole new Collection Sweet Meets Sassy Collection #2 these images are just tooo cute for words!!! For my creation today, I decided to add a cute little sparkler to her hand using a stick pin, a snowflake punch, and lots of stickles :))) I also used this FABULOUS Bo Bunny Paper Liberty available at SCACD!!!

I had a BLAST making this creation :))) If you have a chance stop by and check out all of the SCACD New products :)) You won't want to miss this new Viva Decor Crystal Gel, and the yummy new papers Susana is carrying!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by today, I hope everyone has a WONDERFUL Fourth of July and a GREAT MONDAY!!!!

Here's The Recipe

Image - SCACD stamped in Memento Ink and colored with copics cut out and popped up
Paper - PTI White, Bo Bunny Liberty
Accessories - RRR Twine, Snowflake Punch, Stickles, Sewing Machine, Star Dress it Up Buttons


I am also entering this card in the following challenges:

Come and Get it Challenges - Patriotic, Corrosive Challenge Blog - Use Red and White, Creative Inspirations - Red White and Blue, I did it Creations - Patriotic, Paper Sundaes - Stitching, Catch the Bug - anything goes, Mark's Finest Paper - Patriotic, Stamp, Scrap & Doodle - Stars and Stripes, Sugar Creek Hollow - Patriotic, Bloggers Challenge - Red White and Blue, Card Makin Mamas - Red White and blue, Fairy Knoll -Red, White and blue, Fairy Tale - America, Off the Wall Craftiness - Red White and any Blue, 4 Crafty Chicks - Stitching, Craft us Crazy - Red White and Blue or Summer, Delightful Challenges - Red White and blue, Pixie Dust Studio - Red, White and blue stars optional, Rainbow Lady's Challenge - Patriotic, The Rubber Cafe - Red, White and Blue, Stamp Insanity - Stars and Stripes, Amber's Crafts and Stuff - Red, White, and Blue, Cooking up with Katie - Colors of your flag, Crafting for all Seasons - Red white and Blue, Little Red Wagon - Patriotic, Penny's Paper Crafty - Red White and Blue, Stampin Royalty - Patriotic


Friday, July 1, 2011

Really Reasonable Ribbon Summer Challenge

Inky Antics Blog Hop Click HERE

I Love RRR


Good Morning Everyone, Happy Friday!!! WOW another week has just flown by!!! I have been so busy these past few days, and wanted to apologize for my lack of blogging, hope I have some time today after work :)))))

Today its time for another fun Really Reasonable Ribbon Challenge. This weeks challenge is a summer or picnic theme using of course some ribbon/lace or trims. For my creation today, I decided to make a fun summer vacation journal using lots of Really Reasonable Ribbons. Hope you enjoy my creation today!!!









I thought this would be such a great gift for someone going on vacation, so they could jot down some stuff and maybe even add a few photos to it. For this creation I used Various Satin colors of Really Reasonable Ribbon, and this AWESOME designer paper from Imaginisce!!! I used these fun flip flops cut by the cricut and I added some fun brads to dress them up!!!!

We would LOVE to see your Summer/Picnic creations, Come over and join the fun HERE for a chance to win a 10.00 gift certificate to Really Reasonable Ribbon!!

Thanks so much for stopping by today, I hope everyone has a WONDERFUL Friday!!!!

Here's The Recipe

Paper - Imaginisce Designer Paper
Accessories - Diecuts, Really Reasonable Ribbon, Clipboard, brads, glitter, bow easy, paperclips, Tim Holtz Distress Ink