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About Me
- Chris Olsen, Glowbug
- Hi! I am Chris, also known as Glowbug on Splitcoaststampers. I live in Appomattox, VA. I so much enjoy blogging and the so many good friendships that have formed as a result. During my free time, I am creating cards or projects and I so enjoy Challenges. I have a very supportive husband, Scott, who understands my addiction and two young daughters,Meghan, 9 and Nicki, 12 years of age, who can't wait to get their hands on my stamps and embellishments. I was an elementary school teacher until my youngest was born. I have now been blessed with the opportunity to teach my two girls at home. I use stamping as a hobby or way to escape.
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Showing posts with label Valentine's Day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Valentine's Day. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Happy Tuesday Everyone!! I hope you are all staying warm!! The days seem to be getting colder again and it looks like a freezing ice storm is predicted here for tonight into tomorrow. I may be iced in...
Today I would like to share a card I made for this week's Shining the Light challenge at ODBD which is to make a Valentine's Day card or a card with the Love theme (Anniversary/Wedding), that does not use pink or red. So for my creation I used lavender and purple.
Card Recipe:
Stamps: Love you Bunches, Lavender
Dies: Our Daily Bread Designs Ornate Hearts, ODBD Elegant ovals, ODBD Beautiful Borders, Spellbinders Ovals
Paper: Neenah White, lavender, purple, scrap dp from my stash
Ink: Lavender, Concord Grape, Garden Green, Black
Embossing Folders: Sizzix x and o's, Cuttlebug Anna Griffin Poppies
For more inspiration for this challenge, please visit my dt sisters:
To see all the creations in one place or join the challenge, click here. You have until February 16 to join us. For this challenge you may use any stamps but it you have any Our Daily Bread Designs stamps we would love to see you use them. If you participate, you have a chance to win the $15 certificate toward ODBD stamps or to be Spotlighted for the Shining the Light Award (The Shining the Light Award is only for those who use ODBD stamps). We would love to see your creations.
Thanks for stopping by and for your comments!! I truly appreciate them.
blessings,
Chris
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Happy Tuesday Everyone!! I hope you are all having a great beginning to your week!! It always amazes me how fast the weekends go!!! My how time flies!!!
I have two projects to share with you today since for some reason my post did not go live yesterday like it was suppose to. LOL!
The first is a sneak peek of the beautiful It is Well with My Soul song background stamp which I paired with the Grunge Butterfly background released last month at Our Daily Bread Designs and another sentiment sneak peek from the Mighty Sea stamp set to be released tomorrow.
Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs: Grunge Butterfly Background, It is Well with My Soul background (sneak peek released tomorrow), sentiment from the Mighty Sea (sneak peek released tomorrow)
Accessories: turquoise seam binding, lace, pearl stick pin, Recollections crocheted flower, butterfly button, Cheery Lynn Fanciful Flourish, Martha Stewart Daisy border punch, textile embossing folder.
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Well I have changed gears like the rest of the retail world, from Christmas to Valentines!! LOL! Today I have another fun Heart box to share with you using this week's Product Spotlight at Stamp and Create!!!
This week's Product Spotlight is the adorable Magnolia's!!!! This week all Magnolia stamps will be up to 25% off. While some stamps may be out of stock today, Lacey is getting new stock in in a day or so.
For my creation I used Tilda Sending Love Letters . This adorable image is part of the Sweet Crazy Love Collection. I also used Echo Park Victoria garden dp as well as May Arts Pink Silk Ribbon, the bow easy, White Satin Edge Ruffle Lace Trim, and the little daisy spacer which are available in the Stamp and Create store.
This heart box uses the heart box tutorial written by Beate on Splitcoast. I just love boxes and her heart box looked so beautiful, I had to give it a go. The heart shape uses the Classic Hearts and Scalloped hearts from Spellbinders.
The flowers are handmade and layered on Cheery Lynn Fanciful Flourish and Martha Stewart leaves and twig punches. The designer paper and the leaves are dry embossed.
Did you know that Stamp and Create also has weekly candy!!
The new candy is...
**In order to enter the candy, you must post the Stamp and Create's Store Logo in the side bar of your blog and link it to www.stampandcreate.com...
Enter the Candy here
For more inspiration for the challenge, please visit my dt sisters:
Vicky, Jeanette, Heidi, and Lacey
For more inspiration for the challenge, please visit my dt sisters:
Vicky, Jeanette, Heidi, and Lacey
Thanks for stopping by and for your comments!!! They are greatly appreciated! Have a great day!!
hugs,
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Happy Saturday Everyone!! I hope you are having a great weekend!! It is kind of chilly here with lots of wind and fog. Perfect weather for sleeping...LOL!! or crafts!
Today I am popping in to share this week's Shining the Light challenge at Our Daily Bread Designs!! This week's challenge is fun!!
Thanks for stopping by and for your comments!! Have a great weekend!!
Today I am popping in to share this week's Shining the Light challenge at Our Daily Bread Designs!! This week's challenge is fun!!
The team challenges you t0 a Love Recipe- Use items that remind you of Valentine’s including the word Love or Loves, hearts, lace and the colors red, white,pink and white, or both (must be more than minimal..make these colors the main colors)
To make the challenge even more fun, we will be giving out a prize, a $15 gift certificate to be used toward stamps at the Our Daily Bread Designs store!! Entries for the prize must be submitted by Friday, February 3rd at 8 a.m. EST. One random winner will be chosen and announced next Saturday. If you are not using ODBD stamps, please do not enter more than once. Additional entries without using ODBD stamps will not be commented on or will they qualify for prizes.
While it is not required to use Our Daily Bread Designs images and sentiments on your creations, we would love to see them if you have them.As a way of recognizing those who do use Our Daily Bread Designs stamps, we will again be choosing 1 to 2 creations to spotlight for our Shining the Light Award.Inorder to qualify for this award, however, you must use Our Daily Bread stamps and have yoursubmission added to Mr. Linky by Friday, February 3rd at 8 a.m. EST. If you upload your creations to Splitcoast Stampers or any other online gallery , please use the keyword is ODBDSLC94. When creating your posts on blogs please include a link to the challenge.
Here is my take on the challenge:
This heart box uses the heart box tutorial written by Beate on Splitcoast. I just love boxes and her heart box looked so beautiful, I had to give it a go. I used a sentiment (which I love) from the new Mighty Ocean stamp set at Our Daily Bread Designs to be released on Feb. 1. The dp is from Echo Park Victoria Garden. The heart shape uses the Classic Hearts and Scalloped hearts from Spellbinders. The flowers are recycled primas that I crunched, crinkled and layered. The leaf flourish is from Cheery Lynn Fanciful Flourish. The other leaves are embossed and cut out with the Martha Stewart's Leaf punch. The pearl beads, pearl heart pin, and lace were gifted to me by a very dear friend!!!
The inside of my box:
Heart Box Recipe:
Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs- sneak peek of The Mighty Ocean
Paper: Neenah White (110 lb,), Echo Park Dp
Accessories: Spellbinders Heart (Classic and Scalloped), May Arts Satin White Ribbon, Pearl hat pin, Cheery Lynn Fanciful flourish, lace, ruffled ribbon, recycled Prima flowers, Martha Stewart Twig punch, pink pearl beads
Tutorial: heart box tutorial written by Beate on Splitcoast
In case you can't read the sentiment, this is what it says:
For as deep as the ocean,
or as wide as the sea,
so is His love given to thee.
There seems no greater love I can think of, even at Valentine's Day, than that of the Father to send His one and only Son into this world as both spirit and human to sacrifice His life on the cross for us. Thanks be to God for this eternal gift!!
I made this box for Valentine's Day but also as a reminder for someone who will be going through a very serious stem cell transplant shortly. I pray this uplifts her and reminds her of the Father's love!!
In case you can't read the sentiment, this is what it says:
For as deep as the ocean,
or as wide as the sea,
so is His love given to thee.
There seems no greater love I can think of, even at Valentine's Day, than that of the Father to send His one and only Son into this world as both spirit and human to sacrifice His life on the cross for us. Thanks be to God for this eternal gift!!
I made this box for Valentine's Day but also as a reminder for someone who will be going through a very serious stem cell transplant shortly. I pray this uplifts her and reminds her of the Father's love!!
I am also entering this in three other challenges. The Stampin Sisters in Christ Challenge #123, to make a heart stand out on your card/project which you can find here. The verse for the challenge is:
The second challenge is from Cheery Lynn Designs for Challenge #12, to use dry embossing and Cheery Lynn dies. You can find the challenge here. I dry embossed the leaves on my creation and used the Fanciful Flourish die.
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The Third Challenge is Word Art Wednesday which a relatively new challenge. The purpose of this challenge is to share quotes and passages of the Bible.
Scripture: "Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart." Proverbs 3:3
The second challenge is from Cheery Lynn Designs for Challenge #12, to use dry embossing and Cheery Lynn dies. You can find the challenge here. I dry embossed the leaves on my creation and used the Fanciful Flourish die.
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The Third Challenge is Word Art Wednesday which a relatively new challenge. The purpose of this challenge is to share quotes and passages of the Bible.
For more inspiration for this challenge, please visit my dt sisters:
To see all the creations in one place or join the challenge, click here.
We hope you can join the challenge! We look forward to seeing your creations!!
Today is Wanda's last day as a guest on the challenge team at ODBD. Wanda was such fun to work with and her creations were outstanding. She is very talented and I had such a great time getting to know her. Thanks Wanda!! See you in blog land. You are such an inspiration!!
blessings,
Sunday, February 13, 2011
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Happy Sunday Everyone!! Well I hope all are doing well. Unfortunately I only have a moment since one of my dear daughters is pretty sick right now....when they are like that, all they want is some TLC and mommy time. I hope she gets better soon. The poor girl has a pretty high fever right now and is completely tuckered out and coughing...My poor Nicki....I am exhausted to after being up the entire night. A nap will be needed at some point today.
Well today is a new challenge over at Stampin Sisters in Christ...this week's challenge is hosted by the dear and talented Patti!!!
Patti chose the verse:
Hebrews 13:5 NIV "Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be satisfied with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you."
It is funny...when I read this verse I thought of one of my dear daughters. Just today, I was talking with one of my daughters who was worrying. I was trying to explain to her that we need not worry because God is in control. He knows how many hairs we have in our head...he watches the sparrows....how much more valuable to him are we than they...He promises us He will be there for us and he will provide. Does that mean life will be rosy and easy...No...but we need to trust. Be thankful for all God has given! His love greater than all the Love you could ever receive!! Remember, He died for you!!
Patti chose the challenge:
Since it is Valentine's Week, let's make a KISS Card (Keep it simple, Sisters!) - One layer card.
Now Keep it simple...is not usually in my vocabulary...as a dear friend once said...Clean and simple should never be used in the same sentence.
This image is from Lily of the Valley and it was sent from my dear friend Wendy. (Thanks Wendy! I just love it!! I am hooked on these adorable images!!!) I colored it in with copics. The heart shape is dye cut with the Spellbinders Labels 15. The ribbon is May Arts Pink silk which I tied into a bow with my Bow Easy. The clouds are sponged with baja breeze ink and a scalloped punch.
challenges I am entering this card in:
Totally Papercrafts - clean & simpleStamp Something - something for your ValentineCrafty Ann's - love is all around Stamp, Scrap & Doodle - Love is in the air Totally Gorjuss - LoveECP Challenges - LoveOne Stop Craft - Love is in the air C.R.A.F.T. - Valentine's
Crafty Purple Frog - Valentine's Day/romanceRainbow Lady's - it's all about loveCreative Craft World - love
Freshly Brewed - (5E, SIO) - use a charmGingersnap Creations - use a charm
For more inspiration for the Stampin in Christ Challenge, please visit my dt sisters:
Grace, Linda, Lisa, Peggysue, Randi, Meisje, Rebecca, and Patti
For the full devotional and challenge details please visit the Stampin Sisters in Christ Challenge.
The second card uses a Whimsy digi image that I felt was perfect for Valentine's or showing someone you care. I It is called I love You This Much...As you can see...the card is not at all K.I.S.S. (Keep It simple or one layer...LoL! The papers are a combo of dp from K&Co. Valentine papers. The middle heart is dry embossed although it is hard to see in the photo. The flower on the bottom is a felt flower with a flower button in the center.
challenges I am entering in:
2 Sisters - Hearts Bee Crafty DIGI and Hearts Crafty Calendar (1E) - Love Crafty Emma - Cute & Cuddly Crazy 4 Challenges - Hearts Really Reasonable Ribbon - RIBBON and Pink, Red & White Annabelle Stamps - say it with polka dots Cardmadfairy's Digi Days Challenge - romance Card Makin' Mamas - valentine Crafty Catz - Valentine's/Love Fairy Knoll - heartsFun with Shapes & More - ( must include die cut/punch) - love/heartSew Many Cards - (SIO) - Valentine Stamp Man - (2W, 1E/craft type) – hearts Stampin With The Dragon – anything goesCute Card Thursday - hearts & flowersDelightful Challenges - get punchy/use punches or die cutsGuylou's Inimitability - hearts
Pixie Dust Studio- be my ValentineStamp-N-Doodle - (SIO) - red and/or pink, white plus 1 other colour
I hope you enjoyed my creations today!! Have a great Sunday!! Thanks for visiting and for all your comments.
blessings and hugs,
Happy Sunday Everyone!! Well I hope all are doing well. Unfortunately I only have a moment since one of my dear daughters is pretty sick right now....when they are like that, all they want is some TLC and mommy time. I hope she gets better soon. The poor girl has a pretty high fever right now and is completely tuckered out and coughing...My poor Nicki....I am exhausted to after being up the entire night. A nap will be needed at some point today.
Well today is a new challenge over at Stampin Sisters in Christ...this week's challenge is hosted by the dear and talented Patti!!!
Patti chose the verse:
Hebrews 13:5 NIV "Keep your lives free from the love of money, and be satisfied with what you have, because God has said, "Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you."
It is funny...when I read this verse I thought of one of my dear daughters. Just today, I was talking with one of my daughters who was worrying. I was trying to explain to her that we need not worry because God is in control. He knows how many hairs we have in our head...he watches the sparrows....how much more valuable to him are we than they...He promises us He will be there for us and he will provide. Does that mean life will be rosy and easy...No...but we need to trust. Be thankful for all God has given! His love greater than all the Love you could ever receive!! Remember, He died for you!!
Patti chose the challenge:
Since it is Valentine's Week, let's make a KISS Card (Keep it simple, Sisters!) - One layer card.
Now Keep it simple...is not usually in my vocabulary...as a dear friend once said...Clean and simple should never be used in the same sentence.
challenges I am entering this card in:
Totally Papercrafts - clean & simpleStamp Something - something for your ValentineCrafty Ann's - love is all around Stamp, Scrap & Doodle - Love is in the air Totally Gorjuss - LoveECP Challenges - LoveOne Stop Craft - Love is in the air C.R.A.F.T. - Valentine's
Crafty Purple Frog - Valentine's Day/romanceRainbow Lady's - it's all about loveCreative Craft World - love
Freshly Brewed - (5E, SIO) - use a charmGingersnap Creations - use a charm
Our sponsor this week is Simon Says Stamp. The prize is
Sure looks yummy!!!
We want to thank Simon Says Stamp for their continued support! For the most complete offering of stamps, please visit their store!For more inspiration for the Stampin in Christ Challenge, please visit my dt sisters:
Grace, Linda, Lisa, Peggysue, Randi, Meisje, Rebecca, and Patti
For the full devotional and challenge details please visit the Stampin Sisters in Christ Challenge.
challenges I am entering in:
2 Sisters - Hearts Bee Crafty DIGI and Hearts Crafty Calendar (1E) - Love Crafty Emma - Cute & Cuddly Crazy 4 Challenges - Hearts Really Reasonable Ribbon - RIBBON and Pink, Red & White Annabelle Stamps - say it with polka dots Cardmadfairy's Digi Days Challenge - romance Card Makin' Mamas - valentine Crafty Catz - Valentine's/Love Fairy Knoll - heartsFun with Shapes & More - ( must include die cut/punch) - love/heartSew Many Cards - (SIO) - Valentine Stamp Man - (2W, 1E/craft type) – hearts Stampin With The Dragon – anything goesCute Card Thursday - hearts & flowersDelightful Challenges - get punchy/use punches or die cutsGuylou's Inimitability - hearts
Pixie Dust Studio- be my ValentineStamp-N-Doodle - (SIO) - red and/or pink, white plus 1 other colour
I hope you enjoyed my creations today!! Have a great Sunday!! Thanks for visiting and for all your comments.
blessings and hugs,
Friday, February 11, 2011
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Happy Friday Everyone!! I hope you are all having a great beginning to your day...and for some others....ending. Today is Friday!! Woo hoo! The weekend is here! It even looks like there are no snow or ice storms in our weekend!! Yes!!!!
Today, I am popping in to share a few different creations.
The first is a Valentine creation I made for this week's Fairy Fun Friday's Challenge: Script!! Now the script can not be a sentiment, it must be in your dp, your embossing.....I am honored to have been asked to be a guest this week. Thanks for the opportunity to join you girls this week!!!
I used a Provocraft Script embossing folder for mine and the Cherry Blossoms Digi from Prairy Fairy. I colored it with copics. Rather than using the traditional pink, red, and white which I am getting a little tired of, I went with blue. I used my heart nesties from Spellbinders to create all the different layers of hearts. The bottom panel of my card is made with Labels 14. The bow is made with blue silk from May Arts. The dp I know is dp, but I am unsure what pack...these were scraps from my scrap bin. The lace is from Wild Orchids and the Love charm from Stamp and Create.
For more inspiration for this fun challenge, please visit the dt at the Fairy Fun Friday Challenge Blog here.
My next creations use different mini stamps available at Your Next Stamp which are perfect for tags!! I just love all the occasions you can create them for. Here are 4 tags I created, I will have more in the future but this is it for today:
This first tag uses the mini: Hanging Monkey from Your Next Stamp (YNS).
This tag uses the mini: Ellie Love to Bake.
This tag uses the mini: Happy Days Mermaid
and....my last tag uses the mini: Rainy Day Fhiona.
All the tags have ribbons from Stampin Up which were in colors a few years ago. The sparkly White Glitter ric rac is available at Really Reasonable ribbon here.
The papers used are the in colors from a few years ago to match the ribbons and papers (baja breeze, really red, pacific point, kiwi kiss). All the dp are scraps from my scrap bin.
Challenges I am entering my creation in:
Stamptacular Sunday - challenge # 97 - Hearts Stamps R Us - challenge # 14 - Valentine/Love Simon Says Stamp & Show - Embossing Crafty Cardmakers - challenge # 39 A Spoonful Of Sugar - challenge 138 - Let's See Some LovePapertake Weekly - Have A HeartKaboodle Doodles .....RibbonPink Elephant ....be my valentineLet's Ink It Up ....NO DIGI and Romance/ValentinesOoh La La Creations - For someone specialSweet Stampin' - Spring Flowers For Fun Challenges - heartsFreshly Brewed - - use a charmGingersnap Creations - use a charm Penny's Paper-Crafty hearts a flutterPixie Cottage - SKETCH and/or ribbonStampin' Royalty - heartsMy Time To Craft - (JFF) - hearts & flowers Phindy’s Place - (3E, SIO) - embossingCCEE Stampers - dry embossing Crafty Purple Frog - (2W, SIO) - Valentine's Day/romanceCute Card Thursday - hearts & flowersDelightful Challenges - (SIO) - get punchy/use punches or die cutsDo You Stack Up? - (3E, SIO) - ribbonGuylou's Inimitability - (2W, SIO) - heartsMeljens Designs - (SIO) - gift tagsRainbow Lady's - it's all about love
Creative Craft World - (2W) - love Stamp Something- for your Valentine
Stampin for the Weekend- Valentines
I hope you have enjoyed my creations and are inspired in some way. Have a great weekend!!
blessings,
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Happy Friday Everyone!! I hope you are all having a great beginning to your day...and for some others....ending. Today is Friday!! Woo hoo! The weekend is here! It even looks like there are no snow or ice storms in our weekend!! Yes!!!!
Today, I am popping in to share a few different creations.
The first is a Valentine creation I made for this week's Fairy Fun Friday's Challenge: Script!! Now the script can not be a sentiment, it must be in your dp, your embossing.....I am honored to have been asked to be a guest this week. Thanks for the opportunity to join you girls this week!!!
I used a Provocraft Script embossing folder for mine and the Cherry Blossoms Digi from Prairy Fairy. I colored it with copics. Rather than using the traditional pink, red, and white which I am getting a little tired of, I went with blue. I used my heart nesties from Spellbinders to create all the different layers of hearts. The bottom panel of my card is made with Labels 14. The bow is made with blue silk from May Arts. The dp I know is dp, but I am unsure what pack...these were scraps from my scrap bin. The lace is from Wild Orchids and the Love charm from Stamp and Create.
My next creations use different mini stamps available at Your Next Stamp which are perfect for tags!! I just love all the occasions you can create them for. Here are 4 tags I created, I will have more in the future but this is it for today:
The papers used are the in colors from a few years ago to match the ribbons and papers (baja breeze, really red, pacific point, kiwi kiss). All the dp are scraps from my scrap bin.
Challenges I am entering my creation in:
Stamptacular Sunday - challenge # 97 - Hearts Stamps R Us - challenge # 14 - Valentine/Love Simon Says Stamp & Show - Embossing Crafty Cardmakers - challenge # 39 A Spoonful Of Sugar - challenge 138 - Let's See Some LovePapertake Weekly - Have A HeartKaboodle Doodles .....RibbonPink Elephant ....be my valentineLet's Ink It Up ....NO DIGI and Romance/ValentinesOoh La La Creations - For someone specialSweet Stampin' - Spring Flowers For Fun Challenges - heartsFreshly Brewed - - use a charmGingersnap Creations - use a charm Penny's Paper-Crafty hearts a flutterPixie Cottage - SKETCH and/or ribbonStampin' Royalty - heartsMy Time To Craft - (JFF) - hearts & flowers Phindy’s Place - (3E, SIO) - embossingCCEE Stampers - dry embossing Crafty Purple Frog - (2W, SIO) - Valentine's Day/romanceCute Card Thursday - hearts & flowersDelightful Challenges - (SIO) - get punchy/use punches or die cutsDo You Stack Up? - (3E, SIO) - ribbonGuylou's Inimitability - (2W, SIO) - heartsMeljens Designs - (SIO) - gift tagsRainbow Lady's - it's all about love
Creative Craft World - (2W) - love Stamp Something- for your Valentine
Stampin for the Weekend- Valentines
I hope you have enjoyed my creations and are inspired in some way. Have a great weekend!!
blessings,
Friday, February 4, 2011
Happy Friday everyone!! Well the snow and ice stopped for today but it appears that will be short lived as another storm is projected for our area tomorrow....Is it spring yet? At least I am cozy and warm indoors...
Today I have two projects to share with you. The first is for this week's Wags N Whiskers challenge....
This week's challenge is a sketch designed by Lacey...Wags n Whiskers is changing from a weekly to a monthly challenge so you have an entire month to create with this sketch.
You may use any stamp company's stamps for the challenge for a chance to win a free Wags 'n Whiskers Rubber stamp of your choice.
But remember, if you use a Wags 'n Whiskers image on your card, you will be entered into an additional for a free Wags 'n Whiskers digital stamp (meaning you will be entered into both drawings).
With Valentine's Day around the corner, Wags 'n Whiskers has a ton of images that be fantastic for all of your Valentine needs!! You can view all of our rubber stamps here and digital stamps here.
Now on to my creation for the challenge:
I used the darling "With Love" image illustrated by the extremely talented Crissy Armstrong! Isn't she just adorable!! I colored her with copics. This image is available as a rubber stamp here and digital stamp here.
The dp is Bo Bunny Crush Paper. except for the hearts which are made of material dp that I saved in my scrap bin (which I cut out with my Spellbinders Heart Nestabilities). The bow is made with Rose silk from May Arts. and my bow easy. The flowers and lace are from Wild Orchids. The twigs are cut out with a Martha Stewart punch. The charm is a button brad and says Love.
Just a reminder, that all love/Valentine theme stamps are 25% off at Stamp and Create, including this one.
For more inspiration for the sketch challenge at Wags n Whiskers, please visit my dt sisters:
Mariska, , Angelique, Carolina
Should you join the Wags N Whiskers Sketch challenge, please link your creation at the
Wags n Whiskers blog here
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My next creation is a sneak peak for Whimsy Stamps. On Wednesday, Feb. 9 we will be having a new release with so many awesome rubber stamps designed by Crissy Armstrong, Melissa Jenkins (Meljen's) and Kenny K!!! The dt will be sharing five days of sneak peaks with you.
For my sneak peak, I have used the gorgeous rose stamp from the Fragrant Rose Collection illustrated by Crissy Armstrong!!
Isn't it so elegant! I colored it with copics and added some sparkle. The sentiment is also from the Fragrant Rose stamp set. It is cut out with my SU oval punch and framed with the Fancy Labels die from spellbinders. The dp is new dp from K&Co. I just love the sparkle and embossing on it!
Challenges I am entering my creations in:
C.R.A.F.T. - in the roll of a die (use die cut) Crafty Purple Frog - - Valentine's Day/romance CCEE Stampers - - use your punches Digi Doodle Shop's Best - - Valentine's Dutch Dare Card Challenge - buttons Guylou's Inimitability - - red Moving Along With The Times – red Paper Crafting Journey - (1E) - love is in the air Paper Play - (2E) – stamp it out Rubber Cafe- red, pink, black ABC Challenge - "N" is for nesties Crafts and Me - - red Creative Craft World - - lovePenny's Paper-Crafty - hearts a flutter Pixie Cottage - SKETCH (see below) and/or buttons Simon Says Stamp - love is in the air Flourishes - Valentine Top Tip Tuesday - (3E) - anything girlie Tuesday Throwdown - stitching Paper Take Weekly - anything goes, optional: flowers Bunny Zoe's Crafts (2nd MON) - Love is in the air Lexis Creation- Valentines Cheerful Stamp Pad - Be my valentine Marks Finest Papers - Valentine Card Sugar Creek Hollow (3E, SIO) - Vintage Valentine
blessings,
Monday, January 31, 2011
If you are here for the Your Next Stamp Blog hop click here. This hop is open until February 2! There is a prize available to anyone linking there name to the linky on this post.
Happy Monday Everyone!! I hope you all had a great weekend!! I know I did!! The girls had the opportunity to go on the toboggan with their father while I stayed in and did some crafting and laying low (due to a migraine). It looks like we are suppose to get another Nor-Easter storm on Tuesday into Wednesday but then again so are 28 other states!!! Yikes! Is it spring yet?!!!!!!
Today is the beginning of a new week Product Spotlight at Stamp and Create. This week's product Spotlight is Love/Valentine's Day. This means all stamps that are Valentine's Day or Love related in the store are up to 25% beginning tonight!!
For my product spotlight creation, I used the adorable newly released Whiff of Joy- Henry with Love Balloon. The ticket sentiments are Whimsy Friendship Ticket Sentiments cut out with the Whimsy Shapeology Ticket die She also used Prima French White Fairy tale roses , the bow easy, and May Arts Ivory Silk Ribbon available at Stamp and Create.
I wanted to make more of a vintage creation since I don't make this style too often...When I think vintage, Victorian comes to mind...lots of detail and distressing.
For more inspiration using the Valentine or Love stamps available at Stamp and Create, please visit my dt sisters:
challenges I am entering my creation in:
Penny's Paper-Crafty – anything goesTuesday Throwdown - Valentine
Aud's Sentimental - Love Theme
Meljens Designs - (SIO) - create something with hearts
Pals Paper Arts - bows
Paper Pretties - sewing
Pixie Cottage - SKETCH and/or flowers
Little Red Wagon - lace
Top Tip Tuesday - fabulous flowers
Gem Of A Challenge (1st week) -Ribbon and Lace
Fussy and Fancy - (2W) - Valetine with no red or pink
Mami Doodles - (2W, SIO) – magic of love
Simply Create - (2W) - give your heart away
Charisma Cardz - (3E) – Valentine/love
Crafty Purple Frog - (2W, SIO) - distressing
Delightful Challenges - (SIO) - include a heart on your project
Crazy 4 Challenges (JFF) - Vintage or Shabby Chic
Stamp, Scrap & Doodle (2W) - get punchy
Sugar Creek Hollow (3E, SIO) - Vintage Valentine
Marks Finest Papers - Valentine's
Creative Cowgirls (2W, 2E) - Love is in the air
Creative Inspirations Paint (1E) - Love
Paper Sundaes (3E) - Valentines
Stamptacular Sunday (must stamp) - Whateva'!
Thanks for stopping by and for all your comments!! I truly appreciate you all!!
blessings,
Sunday, January 30, 2011
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Happy Sunday Everyone!! I hope you are all having a great weekend!!
Today I am poppin in to share a new challenge for Stampin Sisters in Christ. This week's host is the sweet and talented, Lisa!!
Lisa chose the scripture:
Psalm 23, "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever."
Lisa is challenging us to use the colors blue (still waters) and green (green pastures) in our creation.
Here is my creation for this week's challenge:
My box is created using the Be Mine Template created by Leigh Ann Baird available at Perfect Presentations. The image is Wags N Whiskers- He Loves Me which is available as both a digi or rubber stamp. The designer paper is from Die Cuts With a View- Linen closet. The layout uses the Papertake Weekly sketch. The flowers are from ZVA creative. The charm I bought at Michaels. The fern springs are a Martha Stewart Punch. The image is framed with a Spellbinders Lacey circles and classic circles dies.
Challenges I am entering my creation in:
Penny's Paper-Crafty – anything goes
Tuesday Throwdown - Valentine
Stamp Fairy-Circles
Crazy Challenge-Dots & stripes
Meljens Designs - (SIO) - create something with hearts
Pals Paper Arts - bows
Fab 'n' Funky - use a digi
Paper Pretties - sewing
Pixie Cottage - SKETCH and/or flowers
Little Red Wagon - lace
Top Tip Tuesday - fabulous flowers
Gem Of A Challenge (1st week) -Ribbon and Lace
Really Reasonable Ribbon - (2nd week) ribbon and hearts
Crafty Catz - (1E) - flowers
Fussy and Fancy - (2W) - Valetine with no red or pink
Mami Doodles - (2W, SIO) – magic of love
Simply Create - (2W) - give your heart away
Charisma Cardz - (3E) – Valentine/love
Crafty Purple Frog - (2W, SIO) - distressing
Delightful Challenges - (SIO) - include a heart on your project
Crazy 4 Challenges (JFF) - Vintage or Shabby Chic
Our Creative Corner - 3D Valentines project
Stamp, Scrap & Doodle (2W) - get punchy
Sugar Creek Hollow (3E, SIO) - Vintage Valentine
Marks Finest Papers - Valentine's
For more inspiration for the Stampin in Christ Challenge, please visit my dt sisters:
Grace, Linda, Lisa, Peggysue, Randi, Meisje, Rebecca, and Patti
For the full devotional and challenge details please visit the Stampin Sisters in Christ Challenge.
Thanks for stopping by and for your sweet comments.
blessings,
Happy Sunday Everyone!! I hope you are all having a great weekend!!
Today I am poppin in to share a new challenge for Stampin Sisters in Christ. This week's host is the sweet and talented, Lisa!!
Lisa chose the scripture:
Psalm 23, "The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever."
Lisa is challenging us to use the colors blue (still waters) and green (green pastures) in our creation.
Here is my creation for this week's challenge:
Challenges I am entering my creation in:
Penny's Paper-Crafty – anything goes
Tuesday Throwdown - Valentine
Aud's Sentimental - Love Theme
Digi Doodle Shop's Best - swirls
Karber Weekly-Dots & Stripes + DigiDigi Doodle Shop's Best - swirls
Stamp Fairy-Circles
Crazy Challenge-Dots & stripes
Meljens Designs - (SIO) - create something with hearts
Pals Paper Arts - bows
Fab 'n' Funky - use a digi
Paper Pretties - sewing
Pixie Cottage - SKETCH and/or flowers
Little Red Wagon - lace
Top Tip Tuesday - fabulous flowers
Gem Of A Challenge (1st week) -Ribbon and Lace
Really Reasonable Ribbon - (2nd week) ribbon and hearts
Crafty Catz - (1E) - flowers
Fussy and Fancy - (2W) - Valetine with no red or pink
Mami Doodles - (2W, SIO) – magic of love
Simply Create - (2W) - give your heart away
Charisma Cardz - (3E) – Valentine/love
Crafty Purple Frog - (2W, SIO) - distressing
Delightful Challenges - (SIO) - include a heart on your project
Crazy 4 Challenges (JFF) - Vintage or Shabby Chic
Our Creative Corner - 3D Valentines project
Stamp, Scrap & Doodle (2W) - get punchy
Sugar Creek Hollow (3E, SIO) - Vintage Valentine
Marks Finest Papers - Valentine's
Magical Mondays - Flowers
Ooh La La Creations - 3 of a kind (flowers)For more inspiration for the Stampin in Christ Challenge, please visit my dt sisters:
Grace, Linda, Lisa, Peggysue, Randi, Meisje, Rebecca, and Patti
For the full devotional and challenge details please visit the Stampin Sisters in Christ Challenge.
Thanks for stopping by and for your sweet comments.
blessings,
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