Craft It Up & Link It Up - Bring On The Glitter

Happy Monday!! I hope you had a wonderful weekend!! I have been so hooked on watching the Olympics...I'm going to be so sad when they are over :( It's time for a new challenge at Craftin Desert Divas!! The theme this week is "Bring On The Glitter". Our sponsors are: Too Cute By Jessica - $20; The Robin's Nest - A Packet from Regency Collection; and Timeless Twine - $20.

For my glittery project, I used a Prima Mixed Media Tag, inked with Tim Holtz Walnut Distress Ink. All of the paper is from Prima's Romance Novel stack...this paper is so beautiful. The scalloped design on the side is a Die-Versions Loopy Lace die. A Die-Versions Brick Background die was used in the background. The crinkle ribbon is from my sweet friend Karen of Little Scrap Pieces.

I haven't used my Julie Nutting Prima Doll stamps lately, and while I (anxiously) await the newest Doll stamps to arrive, I thought I'd glam this one up with glitter :) She was stamped on an old book page and then her outfit was paper pieced, covered in Ranger Glossy Accents and then coated with glitter. She was popped up with foam tape.

The flowers are Spellbinders D-Lites Blooms One and Tree. They too were covered with Glossy Accents and then glitter.

The balloon was cut from the paper and then glittered. I am entering this in the following challenges:

1. Little Scrap Pieces - Anything Goes
2. DL.Art - February Linky
3. Every Day is an Occasion - February Linky
4. Just B Creative Crazy - February Linky

Have you seen the news about a Top Secret Announcement at Craftin Desert Divas to be revealed soon??!!

Hop on over to the Craftin Desert Divas Facebook Page for a like, share, comment giveaway!!

Now it's your turn!! Head on over to Craftin Desert Divas to see the amazing projects my talented design team sisters have created for today's challenge, then Craft It Up & Link It Up!! I can't wait to see what you create :)

Paper Playtime #16 - Lots of Yellow

Happy Monday!! I hope you had a great weekend!! I can't believe how nice the weather has been...temps in the 70's, blue skies. Last year at this time we were having a heat wave with temps hovering close to the 100's. It's been so nice, I just want to be outside, which is bad because it cuts into my crafting time :)

The challenge this week at Paper Playtime is - Lots of Yellow. The sponsor for this challenge is Close to My Heart Consultant Lucy Kelleher. You could win a $10 gift certificate to her online store (must have a USA address) so be sure to link up your yellow projects :)

The base of my card is black cardstock from The Paper Studio, cut with a Spellbinders Grand Labels One die. The next layer is also a Grand Labels One die with paper from Authentique's Essentials collection. The next layer was cut with a Spellbinders Botanical Swirls and Accents die. I cut the paper so the patterns matched and lined up with the layer below, and then popped up the Botanical Swirls with foam tape for dimension.

The center cuts are from the Botanical Swirls and Accents dies, the black layer offset from the pattern paper. The gorgeous crinkle ribbon is from my sweet friend Karen of Little Scrap Pieces. The tag is a Spellbinders Back to Basics Tag, inked with Tim Holtz Scattered Straw and Mustard Seed Distress Inks. The sentiment is from My Craft Spot's Tiny Tags 2 set.

I am entering this in the following challenges:

1. Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Anything Goes
2. DL.Art - Thankful Thursday - August Anything Goes
3. Just B Creative Crazy - Just Because Linky Party

Now it's your turn!! Head on over to Paper Playtime to see the amazing projects my talented design team sisters have created for today's challenge. Then link up your Yellow project...I can't wait to see what you create :)

Also, be sure to stop back by tomorrow for the first week of the Prima Doll Blog Hop!!

Little Scrap Pieces Fun Friday - Get Well

For my Valentine Giveaway, click HERE!!

For the Paper Wings Productions Blog Hop, click HERE!!

Happy Friday!! This is my second post of the day...to hop along with the Paper Wings Productions Blog Hop, click HERE. Can you believe it's February already?? January just started, didn't it?? This year is going to fly by as fast as last year :)

It's Friday, so that means it's time for a Fun Friday Challenge at Little Scrap Pieces!! This week our theme is "Get Well". We want to see your Get Well projects or layouts :)

The base of the card is heavyweight cardstock from Canvas Corp. The rest of the paper is from The Paper Studio The Linen Door stack. The side borders are Spellbinders Moroccan Accents dies. The gorgeous crinkle ribbon is from our sweet challenge hostess, Karen!! The beautiful slate-colored skittles are from my sweet DT sister Carri of DoubleClick - AKA Abusybee!!

The medallion is a Spellbinders Vintage Lace Motif die. The center is a Spellbinders Standard Circles Large die, inked with Tim Holtz Antique Linen Distress Ink and popped up with foam tape for dimension. The sentiment is from K Andrew Designs Scripture Sayings stamp set, stamped with Versafine Ink in Onyx.

I am entering this in the following challenges:

1. Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes

Now it's your turn!! Head on over to Little Scrap Pieces to see the amazing projects my talented design team sisters have created for today's challenge. Then link up your Get Well project...I can't wait to see what you create :)

Little Scrap Pieces - Winter Blues

Happy Friday!! My gosh, this week flew by!! I hope you have fun plans for the weekend :) The challenge this week at Little Scrap Pieces is "Winter Blues"...you can either create a winter themed project or use the color blue :)

I chose to use blue for my project. I am slowly replenishing my stash of cards so that I don't have to rush to make one when I need it, which is what I seem to always do :/

The base and first layer of the card are Spellbinders Labels 17 dies. The paper is from My Mind's Eye Meadowlark paper stack. The gem swirls are from Prima.

The middle die is a new Spellbinders D-Lites Medallion Two die. The white paper is heavyweight cardstock from Canvas Corp. The gorgeous ribbon is from Karen. The middle circle was inked with Tim Holtz Tumbled Glass and Broken China Distress Inks. The sentiment is from K Andrew Designs Sympathetic Sayings stamp set. This set is sold out, but there are still several sets available at 60%. Click HERE to visit her online store.

I am entering this in the following challenges:

1. Simon Says Stamp - Black, white + a splash of color
2. DL.ART Thankful Thursday Challenge - Anything Goes
3. Sunday Funday #5 - Anything Goes

Now it's your turn!! Head on over to Little Scrap Pieces to see the amazing projects my talented design team sisters have created for today's challenge. Then link up your Winter Blues project...I can't wait to see what you create :)

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Little Scrap Pieces - Anything Goes!!

Happy Friday!! Can you believe another weekend is upon us already?? This year is going to fly by as fast as the last one. I hope you have fun plans :) Mine are to try to stay warm...it's so chilly outside!!  It's time for another Fun Friday Challenge at Little Scrap Pieces!! This week it's a fun and easy one...Anything Goes!!

The paper for my card is from My Mind's Eye Reunion paper stack. The base is a Spellbinders Grand Rectangle, and the next two layers are Spellbinders Matting Basics A and B. The medallion was created with a Spellbinders Labels 20, with Spellbinders Moroccan Accents Dies on the sides. A Spellbinders Classics Ovals Large was pop-dotted over a Big Scalloped Oval Large die.  The gorgeous mermaid stamp is from Paper Wings Productions...isn't she beautiful??!! She is from the Sea Melange Cling Stamp Set. Her hair was colored with Tim Holtz Mustard Seed and Wild Honey Distress Markers, the tail with Broken China and Weathered Wood. The edges of the oval were lightly inked with Tim Holtz Broken China Distress Ink. The gems are from Recollections.

The tag is a Spellbinders Ornate Artisan Tag and Accents die. The gorgeous crinkle ribbon is from our amazing LSP hostess, Karen :) The button is from my dear friend Sonia, and the hemp twine is from Michales. The sentiment reminds me of my sweet friend Sabrina of Sabriolet Designs, She has this sentiment on her blog and I have always loved it. I was excited to see it on the Sea Melange Cling Stamp Set from Paper Wings Productions :)

I am entering this in the following challenges:

1. Simon Says Stamp - Something New (Sea Melange Stamp Set, MME Paper)
2. DL.ART Thankful Thursday Challenge - Anything Goes

Now it's your turn!! Head on over to Little Scrap Pieces to see the amazing projects my talented design team sisters have created for today's challenge. Then link up your Anything Goes project...I can't wait to see what you create :)

Decorate to Celebrate #41 - New Year's/Winter Party

Happy Wednesday, everyone!! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas!! I'm sorry this post is late...we were hit with the blizzard...so much snow :( We didn't lose power, but I wasn't able to get an internet connection all day.

It's the last challenge of the year at Decorate to Celebrate. For Challenge #43, we are asking you to create any project to be used as a party decoration (or party supply) for a New Year's or Winter Party. Let's celebrate everything wonderful about bringing in the New Year with your table decorations, party banners, pennants, yard signs, cupcakes, party favors and more :)

For my New Year's party, I created a wine or champagne topper. The paper is from My Mind's Eye Penny Lane stack. The bottom edge was cut with a Spellbinders Labels 4 die, and the insert was cut with a Spellbinders Classic Rectangles Small. Happy New Year and 2013 were cut from a Tim Holtz Inside Out die. The crinkle ribbon is from Karen of Little Scrap Pieces.

Now it's your turn!! Head on over to Decorate to Celebrate to see the amazing projects my talented design team sisters have created for today's challenge. Then link up your New Year's/Winter project...I can't wait to see what you create :)

Owl Be Home For Christmas Blog Hop

Hello Friends!! Welcome to the Owl Be Home For Christmas Blog Hop!!

We are so happy you are here!! You should have arrived from Ashley's blog. If not, please be sure to start at the beginning at Heather Lynn's blog http://heathernovinger.blogspot.com/ so you don't miss out on a thing!! We have all made some super cute owl themed projects to share with you today!! You will not only get some inspiration ~ but you could win prizes, too!! Heather Lynn is offering one hopper a really fun prize:

You must FOLLOW and COMMENT at all of the stops to have a chance to win the Grand Prize!! There will be lots of other candy offered along the way!! Please take your time and visit all of the blogs!! You have all weekend to do so. Please be sure to let us know at the last stop (at Pinque Peacock) that you followed the rules to be included in the random drawing for the Grand Prize!!

For my project, I created Owl-idays treat bags!! I used bags sent to me by my sweet friend Georgiana of Carson's Creations...thanks again, Georgiana!! The papers are from My Mind's Eye Be Merry stack. The larger topper is a Spellbinders Grand Labels 4. The smaller topper is a Decorative Labels One and a Labels One. The owls are Spellbinders Nested Owls dies. The crinkle ribbon is from Karen of Little Scrap Pieces. The banner is a Spellbinders Ribbon Banner Die, lightly inked with Fired Brick Distress Ink. "Happy Owl-idays" is from K Andrew Designs Owly Hoo stamp set.

I have blog candy!!

All you have to do to win is this 6x6 My Mind's Eye Sunshine paper stack (I'd love some sunshine since there are a couple of inches of snow on the ground right now ;) is:

1. Be a follower
2. Leave a comment with a way to contact you

That's it!! I will announce the winner on Wednesday, December 26th.

Now you can head over to Melissa's blog next. Here is the wonderful line up we have for you this weekend!!

Heather Lynn - http://heathernovinger.blogspot.com/
Teresa - http://www.createenjoyshare.blogspot.com/
Jenn - http://scraphappensembellishit.blogspot.com/
Jessica Esch - http://chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com/
Ashley - http://thebloghopprincess.blogspot.com/
Lisa - http://indymermaid.blogspot.com/ < YOU ARE HERE
Melissa Kelsey - http://kelseymel.blogspot.com/
An'Jenic Gibson - http://anjenicgibson.blogspot.com/
Cindy - http://www.cindys-greencricut.blogspot.com/
Julie - http://jk-littlebitofbling.blogspot.com/
Joe - http://scrapbookjoeblog.blogspot.com/
Christina Capps - http://cema1cema.blogspot.com/
Janet R - http://janetscreativeworld.blogspot.com/
Paula - http://scrapyourworld1.blogspot.com/
Tara - http://www.craftindesertdivas.blogspot.com/
Heather D. - http://joemamainks.blogspot.com/
Norma - http://lilhoneybeestudios.blogspot.com/
Pinque Peacock - http://pinquepeacock.blogspot.com/

Thanks so much for joining us!! We really appreciate each and everyone of you!!

Little Scrap Pieces - Santa Challenge

Happy Friday!! The challenge this week at Little Scrap Pieces is "Santa"...we want to see a Santa on your project!! And gosh, he will be here in just a few short days!! I have some serious shopping to do this weekend to finish up before the big guy arrives :)

The base of my Santa card is heavyweight paper from Canvas Corp. The patterned paper is from Recollections Jolly and Bright stack from last year.

The scalloped edge of the long piece of paper was cut with a Spellbinders Labels 11. The gorgeous red crinkle ribbon is from Karen. Merry Holidays is from K Andrew Designs Winter Wishes stamp set. Unfortunately, this set is sold out, but there are still a few sets you can purchase at 60% off while supplies last. Click HERE to visit her online shop.

The bottom die is a Spellbinders Fancy Tags One. The next two layers are Spellbinders Labels Seventeen. Foam tape was used between each of the layers for dimension.

I am entering this in the following challenges:

1. DL.ART Thankful Thursday Challenge - Red and Green
2. Sunday Funday #4 - Anything Goes

Now it's your turn!! Head on over to Little Scrap Pieces to see the amazing projects my talented design team sisters have created for today's challenge. Then link up your Santa project...I can't wait to see what you create!! And don't forget to stop back tomorrow for the Owl Be Home For Christmas Blog Hop!! Lots of prizes to be won :)

Paper Playtime #91 - Winter Fun

For my Christmas Spellbinders Giveaway, Click HERE

Happy Monday!! It's time for a Paper Playtime Challenge...our last challenge of 2012!! For Challenge #91, the theme is Winter Fun. Our sponsor for this challenge is Mary of Cardz TV. One lucky participant will receive 1 set of Mary's stamps!!

For my winter fun card, I created a snowman center-step card. The base paper is heavyweight cardstock from Canvas Corp., the rest is from My Mind's Eye Be Merry stack. The base layer and snowman were embossed with the Cuttlebug snowflake embossing folder. The snowman is a Sizzex die. The crinkle ribbon for his scarf is from Karen of Little Scrap Pieces. The deer is a Tim Holtz Reindeer Flight die

The trees are Spellbinders Nested Pine Trees, the edges sanded and gems from Recollections added. The sentiment tag is a Spellbinders Nested Pennant die. "Winter Wonderland" is from K Andrew Designs Winter Wishes stamp set.

I am entering this in the following challenges:

1. DL.ART Thankful Thursday Challenge - Anything Goes
2. Sunday Funday #4 - Anything Goes

Now it's your turn!! Head on over to Paper Playtime to see the amazing projects my talented design team sisters have created for today's challenge. Then link up your Winter Fun project...I can't wait to see what you create :)

Little Scrap Pieces Design Team!!

For my Christmas Spellbinders Giveaway, Click HERE

Hi everyone and happy Friday!! I hope you have fun plans for the weekend. I need to tackle my Christmas list, so lots of shopping and wrapping for me in the near future :)

I am so excited to announce that Karen of Little Scrap Pieces has asked me to be on her Design Team for her Fun Friday Challenges!! Karen is one of my oldest and dearest blogging friends, so I am overjoyed to take part in her first-ever Design Team!! And joining me are six of my best blogging buddies: Carri from AKA Abusybee, Diana from DL.ART, Georgiana from Carson's Creations, Jayne from Jayne Designs, Shelly from My Paper Love and Sherrie from Sherrie Scraps with Passion. I am so honored and happy to be among such fabulously talented crafters and great friends :)

This week's challenge is: "It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas"...which I love since I  need to finish my Christmas cards, too :)

The base of the card is Canvas Corp heavyweight paper, cut with a Spellbinders Grand Scalloped Rectangle and inked with Broken China Distress ink. The next layer is paper from My Mind's Eye All is Bright paper stack, cut with a Spellbinders Grand Rectangle and inked with Broken China. The top banner is a Spellbinders  Ribbon Banner die, inked with Broken China. "Christmas Wishes" is from JustRite's Deck The Halls stamp set.

The center design is a Spellbinders Parisian Motif die, cut in Inkssentials foil tape. The circle is a Spellbinders Standard Circle Small, inked with Broken China Distress Ink. The tree is from Spellbinders Fanciful Holiday, also cut in foil tape and adorned with gems from my stash. The snowflakes are from K Andrew Designs Winter Wishes stamp set. The gorgeous crinkle ribbon is from Karen of Little Scrap Pieces.

I am entering this in the following challenges:

1. DL.Art Thankful Thursday Challenge - Anything Goes 
2. Sunday Funday #4 - Linky Party

Head on over to Little Scrap Pieces to see the amazing projects my talented design team sisters have created for today's challenge...then link up your "It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas" projects!! I can't wait to see what you create :)

Paper Playtime Challenge #89 - Anything Goes!!

Happy Monday!! I hope you had a great weekend!! It was beautiful November weather here - sunny with temps in the 60's...perfect for a Fall cookout :)

It's the third Monday of the month, so that means it's time for a Paper Playtime Say it With Sentiments challenge. Our sponsor this week is The Robin's Nest. One lucky participant will receive a $15.00 gift certificate to the store.

I made a tag for my project. The tag was cut from a Tim Holtz Movers & Shapers Tag and Bookplates die. The paper is from Fancy Pants Country Boutique paper stack. The edges were inked with Antique Linen Distress Ink. The flowers are Spellbinders Bitty Blossoms dies. The gem swirl is from Recollections and the crinkle ribbon is from my sweet friend Karen of Little Scrap Pieces. "Thinking of You" is from Inspired By Stamping's Big Notes stamp set. The three light blue Dew Drops on the bottom are from our sponsor this week, The Robin's Nest.

The butterfly is a Spellbinders Wonderful Wings die. It was covered with a light coat of Glossy Accents and then sprinkled with glitter before the crystals were added.

I am entering this in the following challenges:

1. DL.Art Thankful Thursday Challenge - Anything Goes
2. Sunday Funday #3 - Linky Party

Now it's your turn...head on over to Paper Playtime to see the amazing projects my design team sisters have created for today's challenge. Then link up your Anything Goes project. I can't wait to see what you create :)

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Karen's Birthday Blog Hop!!

TO ENTER MY 1,000 FOLLOWER GIVEAWAY, CLICK HERE!!

Welcome to Karen's Birthday Blog Hop!! I am so excited to participate in a hop in honor of my dear friend Karen of Little Scrap Pieces!! What better way to celebrate her birthday than hopping along with a few of her crafty friends!!

If you've arrived from the sweet and creative Diana of DL.ART, you are in the right place!! If you are just joining me from your dashboard, or reading this via email, please be sure to CLICK HERE to start at the beginning with Diana to catch up on all the FUN!! And make sure you stop and wish the birthday girl Karen a happy birthday at the end of the hop!! She will have blog candy up for grabs :)

For my project today, I have a card and gift box I am sending to the birthday girl :)

The patterned paper is from Basic Gray's Sweet Threads. The solid cardstock is from The Paper Studio. The base of the card is a Spellbinders Fleur de Lis Square, and the next layer is a Spellbinders Labels 12, embossed with a Cuttlebug folder (I have no idea the name...I wish they would write them on the folders!!) The base of the center label is a Spellbinders Ironworks Accents die. The center label is a Spellbinders Standard Circles Small, inked and stamped with Memento Bamboo Leaves ink. "Celebrate" is from K Andrew Designs Sweet July stamp set. The gems are from Recollections and the awesome crinkle ribbon is from the birthday girl, Karen!!

The inside medallion is also an Spellbinders Ironworks Accents die, and "Today is your day" is from K Andrew Designs Positive Thoughts stamp set.

In keeping with the same design as the card, the top of the box was cut with the same Ironworks Accents die. Then clear plastic was adhered inside and the inside decorative pieces were attached with Glossy Accents.

I have blog candy!! I am giving away this cute set of Heidi Grace school-theme stamps:

All you have to do to be eligible to win is:

1. Be a follower
2. Leave a message with a way to contact you

That's it!! I will choose a winner on 8/26. I am also having a 1,000 Follower Giveaway you can enter by clicking HERE.

Thanks so much for stopping by!! Now you can hop to the next stop, the sweet and talented Jayne of Jayne Designs!! Here is the entire lineup in case you get lost along the way :)

Diana http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/
Lisa http://indymermaid.blogspot.com/ < HERE
Jayne http://jayne-designs.blogspot.com/ <NEXT
Norma http://pinkblingcrafter.blogspot.com/
Carri http://doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com/
Amy http://amyscraftingspace.blogspot.com/
Sherrie http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com/
Georgiana http://www.carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/
Shelly http://mypaperlove.blogspot.com/
Jessica http://chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com/
Karen http://littlescrappieces.blogspot.com/

Happy Birthday Diana Blog Hop!!

For the Paper Playtime Challenge "Hot & Spicy" click HERE!!

Welcome to the Happy Birthday Diana Blog Hop!! I am so excited to participate in a hop in honor of my dear friend Diana of DL.ART!! What better way to celebrate her birthday than hopping along with a few of her crafty friends!!

If you've arrived from Carri of DoubleClick - AKA Abusybee, you are in the right place!! If you are just joining me from your dashboard, or reading this via email, please be sure to CLICK HERE to start at the beginning with Norma of PinkBlingCrafter (you'll want to catch up on all the FUN and you don't want to miss the opportunity for BLOG CANDY!!) And make sure you stop and wish the birthday girl Diana a happy birthday at the end of the hop!! She will have blog candy up for grabs, as well as a linky party!!

For Diana's birthday, I made a card and gift bag that I will be sending to her :)

All of the papers are from K&Company's Brenda Walton Flora and Fauna stack. The base of the bag is a Spellbinders Grand Scalloped Rectangle. The next layer is a Spellbinders Grand Rectangle, embossed with the Sizzex Tim Holtz Bricked embossing folder. New Sprout Memento ink was applied to the folder before embossing.

The label is a Spellbinders Labels 8, with Spellbinders Parisian Accents dies on the sides. The scalloped circles are Spellbinders Blossoms Tags and Accents dies, the white layer embossed with the Bricked Folder. The center is a Spellbinders Standard Circles Small, edged with Recollections gems and inked with New Sprout Memento ink. "Wish Big" is from K Andrew Designs Sweet July stamp set. The gorgeous crinkle ribbon is from my friend Karen of Little Scrap Pieces.

The card was designed in much the same fashion as the bag. "Happy" is from K Andrew Designs Fall-o-Ween stamp set and "Birthday" is from K Andrew Designs Sweet July stamp set.

"My Friend' is from K Andrew Designs Crafty Friends stamp set.

I am entering this in the Little Scrap Pieces Fun Friday Birthday Challenge.

I have BLOG CANDY!!

All you have to do to be eligible to win is cute set of Heidi Grace sweet treats stamps is

1. Be a follower
2. Leave a comment here

That's it!! I will choose a winner on August 12.

Your next stop is Amy of Amy's Crafting Space!! Here is the entire lineup in case you get lost along the way or want to revisit anyone:

Norma http://pinkblingcrafter.blogspot.com/
Carri http://doubleclickconnections.blogspot.com/
Lisa http://indymermaid.blogspot.com/ < YOU ARE HERE
Amy http://amyscraftingspace.blogspot.com/ < NEXT STOP
Sherrie http://sherriescraps.blogspot.com/
Amy http://redheadedcrafter.blogspot.com/
Georgiana http://www.carsonscricutcreations.blogspot.com/
Karen http://littlescrappieces.blogspot.com/
Jessica http://chick-n-scrap.blogspot.com/
Cely http://hawaiipaperparty.blogspot.com/
Katie http://katieoscreations.blogspot.com/
Jessica http://jessicascraftshaque.blogspot.com/
Diana http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/