Decorate to Celebrate #51 - Teacher of Classroom Parties

Happy Wednesday!! I hope you are having a fabulous week!! It's time for another challenge at Decorate to Celebrate. For Challenge #51, we are asking you to create any project to be used as a party decoration (or party supply) for a Teacher Gift or Classroom Party. Let's celebrate everything wonderful about eduction, the end of the school year and the teachers who inspire with your table decorations, party banners, pennants, yard signs, cupcakes, party favors and more :)

For my teacher gift, I created a decorative candle and box. All of the papers are from My Mind's Eye Bloom stack.

The candle was wrapped with a strip of the MME paper. The label is a Spellbinders Fancy Tags Three die. The center is a Spellbinders Standard Circles Large die, inked with Tim Holtz Victorian Velvet Distress Ink. The gem circle is from Recollections. Thank You is from JustRite's Thank You Labels 20 stamp set.

The box was constructed with heavyweight cardstock from Canvas Corp. and decorated with MME papers. The flower is a Spellbinders Carnations Creations die.

I am entering this in the following challenges:

1. DL.Art Thankful Thursday- May Linky Party
2. DL.Art Thankful Thursday - Flowers
3. Sunday Funday #9 - May Linky Party

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 Teacher or Classroom project...I can't wait to see what you create :)

Paper Wings Productions Blog Hop!!

For my VALENTINE GIVEAWAY, click HERE!!

For the Little Scrap Pieces Fun Friday Challenge, click HERE!!

Happy Friday & WELCOME to the February Paper Wings Productions Design Team Blog Hop!

If you've arrived here from Paper Wings Productions blog, then you're in the right place. If you've just stumbled into the hop, no worries just CLICK HERE to start from the beginning.

This month we’ve whipped up some “Love”ly projects to share with you and we’re even sharing the “Love”! One lucky follower will win this fabulous blog candy and the chance to be featured as a guest designer in a future hop!!

Be a follower of the Paper Wings Productions blog, The Aviary, visit each of the design team's blogs including our guest designer (that's me!!) and leave them a little bloggie love. Then go back to The Aviary and leave a comment letting them you completed the hop. For extra chances to win, just like the Paper Wings Productions Facebook page and/or invite your friends to the hop. Then just come back and let us know! Be sure to leave a separate comment for each of the additional entries. The winner will be announced on Tuesday, February 5th on the Paper Wings Productions blog.

For my "Love"ly project, I used the awesome Postcard Cling Stamp:

Purchase it HERE.

The black cardstock is from The Paper Studio, and the designer paper is from Creative Imaginations Loolah paper stack. Love Letters are Tim Holtz Idea-ology Alpha Parts Ransom. The hearts are Spellbinders Classic Hearts and Classic Scalloped Hearts, inked with Victorian Velvet Distress Ink and popped up with foam tape for dimension. The ribbon is from May Arts. The heart on the middle of the bow was cut with a Spellbinders Classic Hearts from the Loolah paper stack, and then covered with Ranger Glossy Accents.

The paper for the postcard is heavyweight cardstock from Canvas Corp. It was inked with Tim Holtz Old Paper Distress ink, and then cut with a Spellbinders Card Creator Matting Basics A die. While still in the die, it was inked with Tea Die Distress Ink. The postcard was stamped with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink. The edges were distressed and then inked with Walnut Distress Ink. The hemp twine is from Michaels.

I am entering this in the following challenges:

1. Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes 
2. Joan's Gardens - Vintage

Make sure to head on over to DANA's Blog Next!!

Here is the complete line up just in case you get lost along the way:

Lisa Fish - http://indymermaid.blogspot.com/
Dana Tatar - http://datatar.blogspot.com/
Norma Gomez - http://lilhoneybeestudios.blogspot.com/
Tara Chaussee- http://secretbeesstudio.blogspot.com/
Amber Rasmussen - http://sew-ink.blogspot.com
Shay - http://verdigrishall.blogspot.com/
Carrie Avery - http://www.carrieavery.com/
Paper Wings Productions Blog “The Aviary­ - http://paper-wings-productions.blogspot.com/

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR JOINING US TODAY

&

Let Your Creativity Take Flight!


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Always & Forever

For my VALENTINE GIVEAWAY, click HERE!!

Happy Wednesday!! I hope you are having a fabulous week!! It's my turn to post at Getting Cricky and I have a quick Valentine's Day card to share with you :)

For this card, I used paper from My Mind's Eye Simply Delightful stack.

The tag is a Spellbinders Tags and Flags die, inked with Tim Holtz Victorian Velvet Distress Ink. The tag flap was stitched to the base of the card. The front design is a Spellbinders Decorative Labels One, followed by a Spellbinders Labels One, embossed with a Cuttlebug Heart Blocks Embossing Folder. It was popped up with foam tape for dimension and lightly inked with TH Victorian Velvet. The top two label is a Spellbinders Fancy Frame Two dies. The top layer was inked with Victorian Velvet and popped up with foam tape.

The stamps are from K Andrew Designs I Heart You stamp set:

You can purchase this set, and all remaining stamp sets for 60% off by visiting her online store HERE. BUT - I am giving this stamp set away!! Click HERE to enter!!

I am entering this in the following challenges:

1. DL.ART Thankful Thursday Challenge - Anything Goes
2. Sunday Funday #5 - Anything Goes

Thanks so much for stopping by :)

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Little Scrap Pieces Fun Friday - Birthday

Happy Friday!! Wow, this week...actually this whole month has flown by. I hope you have fun plans for the weekend!! Mine are to hopefully get into my craft room and to try and stay warm :)

It's Friday, so that means is another super-fun challenge at Little Scrap Pieces!! This week, our theme is Birthday.

The papers for this card are from We Are Memory Keepers Anthologie stack. The base is a Spellbinders Romantic Rectangle die. The next layer is a Spellbinders Labels 21, followed by a Spellbinders Labels 25, the edges on both sanded. The ribbon is from May Arts. The button is from Hobby Lobby and the hemp twine from Michaels. The crystal gems on the corners and along the top are from Recollections.

The top layer is a Spellbinders Labels 18, the insert cut with a Spellbinders Classic Ovals Large die. The Label 18 was popped up with foam tape for dimension. They were inked with Memento New Sprout ink. "Happy Birthday" is from Just Rite's Fleur de Lis Labels 20 stamp set, stamped in Onyx Black in from Versafine. The flowers are Spellbinders Bitty Blossoms dies inked with Tim Holtz Victorian Velvet Distress Ink and the butterfly is a Spellbinders Wonderful Wings die, covered in gorgeous bling from Want to Scrap.

I am entering this in the following challenges:

1. JustRite Friday Challenge #89 - Anything Goes (Fleur de Lis is one of my favorite stamp sets...the designs are gorgeous and there are sentiments for so many different occasions)
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 Birthday project...I can't wait to see what you create :)

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Discoveries Card and WINNER!!

Happy Monday!! I hope you had a great weekend!! I have a winner to announce from the Ring In The New Year Blog Hop, but first I wanted to share a quick card with you :)

I wanted to use some of the new products I got for Christmas, starting with the Cuttlebug Honeycomb Embossing Folder and Border. The paper is heavyweight cardstock from Canvas Corp.

The tag is a Spellbinders Labels 14, inked with Memento New Sprout ink, with Bamboo Leaves around the edges. The gems are from Recollections. The sentiment is from Good Thoughts Stamp Set by Tim Holtz, stamped with Versafine Ink in Onyx.

The burlap ribbon is from Hobby Lobby. The strip is the Cuttlebug Honeycomb Border that came with the embossing folder. The hemp twine is from Michaels and the button from my stash.

I am entering this in the following challenges:

1. Simon Says Stamp - Something New (Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Tim Holtz Stamps, Burlap Ribbon)
2. DL.ART Thankful Thursday Challenge - Anything Goes
3. Sunday Funday #5 - Anything Goes

And now for the winner of the Tim Holtz stamp set from the Ring In The New Year Blog Hop!! Thank you all who stopped by and left such sweet comments!! Random.org selected as the winner.................................

and #18 is.......................................

Congratulations, Arin!! I'll send you an email or you can email your address to indymermaid(at)gmail(dot)com.

Thanks so much for stopping by!! Have a great week :)

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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 :)

Paper Playtime #90 - Christmas Colors

Happy Monday!! I hope you had a fabulous weekend!! It was so nice here for the first weekend in December...temps in the 60's and mild :) It's time for another fun challenge at Paper Playtime!! For this challenge, we are asking you to use Christmas colors in your project.

Our sponsor for this challenge is the Robin's Nest. One lucky participant will will a $15 gift certificate to shop.

The base of the card is kraft stock, the rest is from My Mind's Eye Merry and Bright stack. The edges are inked with Vintage Photo Distress Ink. The ornaments are Tim Holtz Carved Ornaments #2 dies, with Tim Holtz Joy and Wish die inserts. They were popped up with foam tape for dimension. The tops of the ornaments were cut with metallic paper. The top swirl is a Tim Holtz Elegant Flourishes die, adorned with Recollections gems. The banner is a Spellbinders Ribbon Banner die, inked with Peeled Paint Distress Ink. "Merry Christmas" is from K Andrew Designs Winter Wishes stamp set. The ribbon is from May Arts, inked with Peeled Paint Distress Ink.

I am entering this in the following challenges:

1. Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
2. DL.Art Thankful Thursday Challenge - Anything Goes 
3. Little Scrap Pieces Fun Friday - Make it Sparkle
4. 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 made for today's challenge. Then link up your Christmas Colors project...I can't wait to see what you create :)

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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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Deck the Halls

Happy Monday!! I hope you had a fabulous weekend!! It was in the 70's here...perfect fall weather!! It's supposed to drop into the 20's this week so it was a nice respite from the cold. I have a card to enter into a few challenges today...my first Christmas card of the season :)

I'm not sure what you call this type of card...I learned how to make it years ago. The ornament in the center is suspended in the opening and it spins to reveal both sides of the cut.

The solid paper is from my stash, the tree patterned papers are from My Mind's Eye Be Merry paper stack. The circle was cut out with a Spellbinders Standard Circles Small die. The frame is a Spellbinders Picot Edge Circles, adorned with gems from Recollections. Random gems were also added to the tops of trees.

The ornament was cut twice in cardboard and then twice in white cardstock with a Spellbinders Heirloom Ornaments Die, after being stamped with a JustRite Deck the Halls stamp. The stamp was colored with Distress Markers in Barn Door, Spun Sugar, Worn Lipstick, Peeled Paint and Tumbled Glass, and adorned with gems. A piece of monofilament fishing wire was placed between the two sides and then they were attached together. A piece of Ranger Memory Foil Tape was wrapped around the edges of the ornament. "Deck the Halls" and "Merry Christmas" are from the same JustRite stamp set, and stamped in Barn Door Distress ink. The edges were inked with Spun Sugar Distress Ink.

The wire was then attached to the inside of the card, allowing the ornament to spin. The ribbon is from May Arts and the bells are from my stash.

I am entering this in the following challenges:

1. JustRite Friday Challenge #85 - Happy Holidays
2. DL.Art Thankful Thursday Challenge - Anything Goes
   
3. Sunday Funday #3 - Linky Party
4. Docerela Creations Challenge #25 - Christmas

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

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Thanks card

Happy Thursday!! Wow, this week has flown by...almost the weekend already!! The weather has been so nice here this week...it's about 80 today with a light breeze. I love having the windows open. I wish it would last through the weekend, but tomorrow the high is only supposed to be 50.

I have a card to share with you that I made for a friend who recently sent me a gift :) The paper is so pretty...it's from Prima Marketing's Nature's Garden stack. The base is a Spellbinders Grand Rectangle, followed by two sizes of Labels 17. All of the edges were inked with Old Paper Distress Ink. The ribbon is from May Arts, and the crystals are from Recollections. The center purple layer is a Spellbinders Fancy Tags Three, with a Fancy Tags One on top. "Thanks" is from K Andrew Designs Winged Things stamp set. All K Andrew Designs stamp sets are on sale now for 60%...hurry and purchase yours before they are all gone.

The butterfly is a Spellbinders Fanciful Flight die. It is covered in Martha Stewart Crystal Fine glitter and popped up with foam tape so it looks like it is flying off the page.

I am entering the card in the following challenges:

1. Crafty Friends Challenge #9 - All Things Glitz and Glam
2. DL.Art Thankful Thursday Challenge - Linky Party
3. Sunday Funday #2 - Linky Party

Thanks so much for stopping by!! I'll have more Halloween projects to share with you this weekend :)

Celebrate Card!!

Happy Tuesday!! I have several posts set to auto post while I'm away so I'm crossing my fingers it works!! I have a card to share with you today that I created for a dear friend whose daughter was just married.

I just love the new Spellbinders Decorative Labels Eight!! It was used as the base for this card. The paper is from Fancy Pants Road Show stack. It has little dots of sparkle on it that you can't see in the picture.

The next layer is a Spellbinders Labels Eight. The ribbon is from May Arts and the stickpins are handmade. The button flower is from Hobby Lobby. The tag is a Spellbinders Fancy Tags Three die, with a Classic Ovals Large die attached with foam tape.

In this picture, you can see some of the sparkle. The edge of the oval was outlined in white glitter. "Celebrate" is from K Andrew Designs Sweet July stamp set. It was stamped in Versafine Black ink and then embossed with Ranger Holographic Embossing Powder.

Click HERE to purchase this set.

I am entering this card in the following challenges:

1. DL.Art 1,000 Post Linky Party
2. Sunday Funday - Linky Party
3. The Shabby Tea Room - White on White

Thanks so much for stopping by while I'm gone!! I'll be around to visit you when I get back :)

Getting Cricky Favorite Things Blog Hop!!

Welcome to the Getting Cricky Favorite Things Blog Hop!!

Each of us on the Design Team, along with some very special guests and friends, are so pleased to have you here with us!! We have a special surprise for you at the end of the hop, so be sure to visit each blog along the way... You'll end up at Kristal's blog where you'll get to JOIN the FUN!! So let's get HOPPING to show you some of our "Favorite Things" about Kristal's stamps!!

I'm the first stop, so your are in the right place to begin hopping!!

For my project, I'm featuring the Splashtastic Summer stamp set. This was the first K Andrew Designs stamp set I purchased and it's still one of my favorites!!

The paper for this card is from Kaisercraft's Seaside Collection. The base is a Spellbinders Labels Eight, followed by a Spellbinders Decorative Labels Eight, and then one more of each die for the next two layers. The edges were inked with Old Paper Distress Ink. The ribbon is from May Arts and the flower was cut from the DP and covered with Glossy Accents.

The label is the smallest of the Decorative Labels Eight dies, adorned with crystals. "Lazy Days" is from Splashtastic Summer.

Spellbinders, summer, Kristal's stamps...some of my favorite things :)

I am entering the card in the following challenges:

1. DL.Art 1,000 Post Linky Party
2. Sunday Funday - Linky Party

Now you can hop on over to your next stop: the fabulous Heather of Heather's Crafty Blog Space!!

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Didja know?

Each of Kristal's stamp sets benefit charity. At least $1 per stamp set goes to benefit the charity noted on the stamp set package. Kristal is donating to the following charities: Cancer Angels, Storefront Shelter for Homeless Children, Intrepid & Fallen Heroes, E. Glaser Pediatric AIDS  Foundation, Doorways Shelter for Women & Children (Domestic Violence), Wayside House for Women, Camp Good Days & Special Times, and Autism Research Institute. Kristal will donate $1 for every stamp set sold, retail or wholesale to the charity noted; and over time believes this will add up to some wonderful miracles for these special people. So you can feel good that each time you purchase a K Andrew Designs art stamp set, someone around the country is receiving some good help! K Andrew's stamps are all made and assembled here in the USA, which is very important to Kristal. This ensures all product materials are safe and that jobs are being provided and maintained here in America.  You can learn even more about Kristal's stamps (and pick some up for yourself) by visiting her online store: K Andrew Designs:

Chriss's Birthday Blog Hop!!

Welcome to Chriss's Birthday Blog Hop!!

♫ ♫ ♫ HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU ♫ ♫ ♫

♫ ♫ ♫ HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU ♫ ♫ ♫

♫ ♫ ♫ HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CHRISS ♫ ♫ ♫

♫ ♫ ♫ HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU ♫ ♫ ♫ 

Today we are celebrating our sweet and talented friend, Chriss America Real's, birthday with a fabulous Hop! You should be arriving from Jovan's Blog. If not, please start from the beginning with Chriss - http://chrissandlou.blogspot.com/.

Hop along to see what each of her friends have created to wish her a Fabulous Birthday!!!

There are some wonderful prizes to be won from the Birthday Girl herself and there is sure to more fun prizes offered along the Hop!

Here are the fantastic Prizes The Birthday Girl is Offering for Hopping along:

1. 1st Prize: Photo Box (2 lights, tripod, 4 backgrounds, and it folds up into its own carrying case)
2. 2nd Prize: Stamp Set with fun shapes and animals
3. 3rd Prize: Paper set with brads, stickers and embellishments

To be eligible to win:

1. You MUST be a follower of Scrappin' With Chriss and Lou
2. Add the Birthday Badge to your Blog Sidebar
3. Hop along on September 10th

This is the card and gift box I will be sending to Chriss :)

The base of the card is a Spellbinders Romantic Rectangle die. The paper is from the DCWV Summer Stack that I won from Craftin Desert Divas...thanks again Tara and April!! The next layer is also a Romantic Rectangle, embossed with a Sizzix Hibiscus folder and inked with Victorian Velvet Distress Ink. The next two layers are Spellbinders Ornate Artisan Tags and Accents dies, inked with Victorian Velvet. The stamp is from K Andrew Designs Sweet July stamp set (I love this sentiment for birthday cards!!) Click HERE to purchase it. The flip flops are Spellbinders Surf's Up dies, inked with Victorian Velvet. Another pair was cut in white and popped underneath with foam tape for dimension. The gems are from Recollections and the ribbon is from May Arts.

The inside features another Romantic Rectangle and "Happy" from K Andrew Designs Fall-O-Ween stamp set and "Birthday" also from Sweet July.

For the box, the Spellbinders Surf's Up flip flops were cut into the top and pink crystals were added for the straps. The base of the box is embossed with a Cuttlebug Plum Blossoms folder. "Dream" is a Spellbinders Girlie Grunge Label, inked with Victorian Velvet.

I am entering this in the following challenges:

1. DL.Art Thankful Thursday - Watch the Video
2. Sunday Funday - Linky Party

I have blog candy!! In honor of my sweet friend Chriss's birthday, I am giving away a set of Fiskars Perfect Blend stamps:

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

1. Be a follower
2. Leave a comment here

That's it!! I will announce a winner on Friday, September 14th.

Now you will be heading over to Heather's blog!! Here is the Hop Lineup in case you get lost along the way.

Chriss -http://chrissandlou.blogspot.com/
Jessica S - http://jessicascraftshaque.blogspot.com
Heather D - http://joemamainks.blogspot.com/
Jovan - http://www.cardsbyjovan.com/
Lisa - http://indymermaid.blogspot.com < YOU ARE HERE
Heather L.- http://heathernovinger.blogspot.com/ < NEXT
Gloria - http://www.omascrafts.com/
Sheryl - http://butterflykisscards.blogspot.com/
Lisa B. Mensing - http://paradeyourcrafts.blogspot.com/
Colleen - http://copicmarkerscrapbooking.wordpress.com
Shirl - http://creationbyshirl.blogspot.com
Melissa - http://createdbysunshinehoneybee.blogspot.com

Thank you for joining us in celebrating and we hope you enjoy hopping along!