Sneak Peeks

Tomorrow is release day at Sweet 'n Sassy stamps, so here are a couple of sneak peeks for you. You will not want to miss this release there will also be a set in Memory of Henry Anderson the 3yr old of Sarah Anderson a former DT member. Sarah lost little Henry to an infectious disease and SNS is donating $5.00 per set for every Trees Of The Field sold, to help plant a tree at the local Zoo where he loved to go.

Don't forget to enter for my blog candy below . Today is the last day!

Recipe Challenge Monday

Our challenge this week at Recipe Card Challenge Blog is "Anything But A Turkey!" with that said and all of us over stuffing ourselves from Thanksgiving I decided to not even make a FOOD recipe card but a relaxing bath salt instead :)
You can find tons of supplies to make your recipe cards at Scrapbook Store At Your Door.

Still Celebrating With Some Blog Candy

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Hi there!
To celebrate my Daughter graduating from the Air Force Military Basic Training I thought I would give away some candy. This Month is Sweet 'n Sassy's 2nd birthday so that is another reason to celebrate. I am giving away two cute little winter sets below from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps along with a couple surprise goodies.



To enter you must do the following:
Leave a comment telling me something you have recently celebrated or something you are looking forward to celebrating.
Leave a post on your own blog telling others about my candy.
Not required but I would love to have you as a follower of my blog.
You will have until November 30th to enter, I will use Random.org to determine a winner and post to my blog Dec 1st.

Virtual Party for Lisa!

Good Morning Stampers!

Before I get to my challenge post I have some special news. We are having a Birthday Blog Hop! Today is Lisa's birthday and she has no clue we are doing this. Please drop by her BLOG to wish her a Happy Birthday . If you came from Candace's blog then you are on the right track for the party. I have brought some Ice Cream for the party. You will want to go to Helen's blog next to see what she brought to the party and also her challenge card as well.

Now for the challenge. Randi is our hostess this week and her challenge to us is to make a card, layout or project that includes an image of gifts or giving gifts somewhere on it. Randi had this challenge already set not even knowing that today was Lisa's birthday, Now how cool is that?

Her challenge was based on these two verses she chose:

Matthew 2:11 "After coming into the house they saw the Child with Mary His mother; and they fell to the ground and worshiped Him. Then, opening their treasures, they presented to Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh." Matthew 7:7-11: "Ask and it will be given to you; seek, and you shall find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. Or what man is there among you who, when his son asks for a loaf, will give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, he will not give him a snake, will he? If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in Heaven give what is good to those who ask it.

Now hop over to Helen's to see what she has brought to the party and don't forget to wish Lisa a Happy Birthday!

Paper Maniac ~ Gift Card Holder

Hi there, it has been one super busy week for me, with Thanksgiving and all the shopping. There is always someone on my list that I have no clue what to give them so I usually get a gift card of some sort. I decided to share this gift card holder with you, so that you can make one for those on your list that you do not know what to buy them. It is super easy to make you just need some design paper, cardstock and a stamp. I made mine in the shape of a tag and it measures 31/2 X 6. I used the Graphic 45 Christmas Past papers and Christmas List from Unity Stamp Co. I tore around the edges and distressed them to give the stamped image a vintage feel as well.

Happy Turkey Day

Happy Thanksgiving Friends!

I am out delivering turkeys but I had to share one last Thanksgiving card using this cute stamp set "Turkey Day" from Sweet 'n Sassy stamps. The sketch for my card is from Sweet Sketch Wednesday. I wish all my USA stampin' friends to have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving and a safe weekend. How many of you are getting up early for the sales?

Belli 79 ~stretchNbubbles

Good Wednesday morning its time for another Belli challenge. Our sponsor for this challenge is stretchNbubbles digi stamps. Our challenge is to use CHIPBOARD somewhere on your project. I used a chipboard tag for my sentiment. The image is from stretchNbubbles, I colored it using my copic markers and added some liquid applique for the whip creme. Be sure to go to the Creative Belli blog to see the rest of the DT creations.
To play along make a project using CHIPBOARD somewhere on your project and link it using Mr. Linky on the Creative Belli blog. If you post to an online gallery please use keyword CBC79 so we can find it.
My card also qualifies for the challenge at Stamp Something which is "Thank You" somethings.
My Sisterhood 24 also has Thank you cards as this weeks challenge so it goes for that as well

Happy Stampin'

PCP Sketch Challenge

My DH is out of town on business so what better time to work on some Christmas cards. This one also uses the set Christmas Scripture from Sweet 'n Sassy stamps. The sketch is this weeks sketch at Papercraft Planet SK112109. The sketch is similar to the Mojo sketch I did earlier, the papers are from Basic Grey.

MoJo 114

My card today shares a Sweet 'n Sassy Christmas scripture stamp. The flourish in the corner is from a Sherrod Studios set Friendship Blossoms. The sketch I used is Mojo Monday #114. My card also qualifies for the challenge at Papertake Weekly "Christmas Crackers".

Recipe Monday ~ Thanksgiving Feasts

This is super late but I finally got to make and post my recipe card for today's challenge at Recipe Card Challenge Blog. The challenge is to make a recipe card for a Thanksgiving food. I used a recipe from my friend Sandy for a pumpkin cake. I have not tried it but it sure sounds yummy! The paper is Ambrosia from Basic Grey you can find it and lots more for your recipe cards at Scrapbook Store At Your Door.

Give Thanks

Our hostess this week is Helen, and she chose Galatians 6:19 as her scripture Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
When you think of harvest your mind goes to thanksgiving. But when the Bible speaks of harvest it speaks of reaping and sowing, here on earth for the kingdom of God. When we share the good news about Christ we plant a seed to be sown. We may not always be the one who reaps the harvest but when we get to heaven we shall see our rewards.
This Thursday is Thanksgiving day here in the U.S. so, the challenge is to Make a Thanksgiving Card (or, if you don't celebrate Thanksgiving, make a giving thanks card or project).
We are thousands of miles away from family so we do have a family meal that day. This year we are going with friends to deliver meals to families. Thanksgiving always makes me reflect on what I am thankful for: My Savior, my family, friends, church, there are so many more I could name. What are you thankful for?

Sweet Stop Sketch

I am behind on this one as it is last weeks Sweet Stop sketch. I had this card in mind but never got around to making it until today. The set I used is one of my favorite scripture sets at Sweet 'n Sassy Jesus Cares. The paper is CTMH and the flower was just a white prima but I made swirls using my Copic markers.

More Decoration A Day At Paper Maniac

I took last weekend off due to my daughter graduating from BMT. Today I would like to share a decoration that I make every year. All you need is a candle, and a few other supplies that most stampers already have on hand. They are so easy to make.
Cut a square of white tissue paper and stamp you image onto it. Place the tissue paper on the candle and cover with wax paper. Using your heat gun melt the tissue paper on the candle and smooth out wrinkles as you are heating. Remove wax paper and there you have a beautiful image on your candle. You can use ribbon, gems, or any embellishment you wish to decorate.

Supply List :
Stamp Set: Flourishes
Plain Candle, Heat Gun, Tissue Paper,
Wax Paper, ribbon, pearls

Sweet 'n Sassy PCP Digi Day

I know it's late but today is Digi Day at Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps and I just got the time to sit down and make a card for our challenge at Papercraft Planet. CUDDLE UP. Make a card using anything cuddly, fluffy soft or warm. Some ideas would be stuffed animals, winter clothes, blankets, cuddling people or animals, etc...

You can use stamps or digis and you DO NOT have to use our stamps to enter, but we always love when you do :). In fact you could snatch up today's freebie and use him for this challenge if you want to.....he's perfect for it :).

You will have until next Thursday to play along and just for playing with us you will get next week's digi free! How cool is that?

For my card I used the Digi Penguin Hug

Sherrod Studio Release Day

Today is the day! Sherrod Studios is releasing two new sets today. Make sure to go check them out HERE for a chance to win. To see more eye candy check out the rest of the Design Teams blogs on my sidebar and also Kelli the designer of the set I used on my card will be sharing a card with us today.

Sneak Peek Day 2

It's day two of the sneak peeks at Sherrod Studios, so make sure you check out my side bar for the links to the DT. They have some great Eye candy for your viewing pleasure. These stamps are being released on November 19th with a chance to win :)

Tuesday Throwdown Sneak Peek

Kim at Sherrod Studios has 2 new sets to be released this Thursday and over the next two days you will get to see some sneak peeks, so make sure you stop by all the DT blogs over the next few days. On Thursday Kim will give away a set to one lucky winner.
But today is also Tuesday Throwdown and the challenge this week is a color challenge using the colors below
I have been away in San Antonio, TX for my daughter graduating from BMT. She is now an Airman in the U.S. Air Force and I am very proud of her. With me being gone for 5 days, I came home to tons of things that needed to be done one of them being this card :)
I had to throw it together pretty quickly and this color challenge was a real challenge for me! The base is goldrush/summer sun the mat is autumn terracotta/pumpkin pie, the design paper is blush/pretty in pink and the ribbon and gems are cranberry/real red.

Two are better than one

Please scroll down to see my Stampin Sisters In Christ card....

Welcome to Scrapbook News and Review Magazine's A Faith Perspective Thankful for Friends Faith Blog Hop. Today, we're out in force on the internet -- showing our faith and giving the glory to God. United, we stand as Christian paper crafters and blog owners to make a presence on the internet for all to see. We're celebrating the theme of friends and we're happy to share our projects with based on the verse:

"Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work:

If one falls down, his friend can help him up. "
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10a

If you're just joining in on the fun, you can find the start of the train HERE. If you arrived here from Patty Mickle's blog then you are right on track

First, we would like to take a moment to thank our generous co-sponsors: Layers of Colors Stamps, Gina K Designs Stamps and Sweet ‘n Sassy Stamps. Together with Scrapbook News and Review Magazine, these companies have donated some wonderful prizes for today’s blog hop.
Prizes? Oh, yeah! There will be three lucky grand prize winners for today’s event.

To enter, simply hop to the blogs of all of the participating staff members of Scrapbook News and Review Magazine, take note of the staff member’s name, and leave a comment on their posts. Then send us an email at

games@scrapbooknewsandreview.com listing each of the staff members who participated in today’s hop. It’s that easy. All entries must be received by Monday, November 16, 2009 at 12 noon, EST and three winners will be randomly chosen to win.

What are the prizes?

One $100 gift certificate from Layers of Colors Stamps AND a 6 month subscription to Scrapbook News and Review Magazine.

One basket of goodies -- four stamp sets from Gina K Designs and a 6 month subscription to Scrapbook News and Review Magazine.

One set of digital stamps from Sweet ‘n ‘Sassy Stamps and a 3 month subscription to Scrapbook News and Review Magazine.

In addition, every participating staff member of Scrapbook News and Review Magazine will offer a free one-month subscription to the magazine to one of their lucky visitors by simply for leaving a comment on their blog. That's a lot of chances to win, so let’s get to the Hop!

My card uses a set from Sweet 'n Sassy stamps Love Of A Friend. What a perfect set to use for friendship cards. The verse I used on my card is also this weeks verse at Stampin Sisters In Christ. Your next stop on this blog hop is Diane Marra

SSIC #13

This week Peggy Sue is our hostess and she really gave us a challenge or she did me I must say.
God lead her to chose this verse:

"For now we see through a glass, darkly;
but then face to face: now I know in part;
but then shall I know even as also I am known."
1 Corinthians 13:12 (KJV)

Her challenge challenge related to that verse , involves a technique, the shadowbox card. No more shadows, no more dim reflections when we get to heaven! Well I had never made a Shadow Box card so at first I thought Oh No! This turned out to be a very simple and fast card to make. HERE is a tutorial to help you. The set I used is Elegant Blessings from Sweet 'n Sassy Stamps. I added some skickles for a little bling.

Friends of Faith Blog Hop

I am currently in San Antonio to be with my daughter who is graduating from the Air Force Basic Military Training. but I will be participating in this so make sure you stop back by.

Belli Challenge #78

It's Wednesday and that means its time for another Belli Challenge. Creative Cuts And More is once again our sponsor. I love their stuff! One random participant will be chosen to win a TREASURED FAMILY RECIPES 8"X8" MINI ALBUM KIT. A 28.99 value jam packed with supplies.
Our challenge is to use Christmas themed embellishments. For my project I used the 3D Sleigh. It is a breeze to assembles and fun to decorate. I used a flourish stamp set from CTMH, along with Stickles, Snowflakes, and Christmas picks from Mike's.
I hope you will play along to do so just create a project using some Christmas themed embellishments (buttons, ribbon, stickers, whatever) and leave a link to your creation using Mr. Linky on the Creative Belli blog. If you post to an online gallery please use keyword CBC78

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Tuesday Throwdown ~ Another Sketch

Good Tuesday Morning!

Its time for another Sherrod Studios Tuesday Throwdown. For my card I used the Birthday Ella set. It comes with these cute little packages you can make them birthday or Christmas. To play along make a card using this sketch and leave a link using Mr. Linky. If you post to an online gallery please use key word SSTT05 so we can find it.

More Birthday Challenge Cards

Leah's challenge was to create a card using a snowman. My cards uses the set "Snow Friends".
The sketch for this card is This weeks sketch at CPS.
My challenge was a color challenge using the following colors Blue Bayou ~ Rich Razzleberry ~ Soft Suede. I do not have Stampin Up papers so I used the colors from Close To My Heart that are close. Twilight, Vineyard Berry, and Chocolate. The set I used on this card is "Cozy Feathered Friends" The sketch for my card is this weeks sketch at The Sweet Stop.

Lorie also has a challenge, hopefully I will get to play with hers also before the week is out.

There are lots of prizes to be won so be sure to play along. You will have until next Monday until 8pm EST to post your card in the appropriate challenge discussion in our forum.

Happy Stampin'