Elfin gold

     In case you might have missed the many times I have mentioned how much I LOVE Torico's images (both for TSG and Birdie Brown), I'll say it again.  Is this little imp adorable or what!  I had to grab him from the BB store, couldn't wait to color him, and had the perfect excuse with the gold or silver challenge going on at Catered Crop.
     He's colored up with Copics and I added a little Liquid Applique for his hat pompom and some gold Stickles on his ornaments.  I found that cool gold mesh in the Christmas ribbon at Michaels.  I used a Memory Box die to cut five of the jingle bell dies and layered them up.  Then I covered them in gold embossing powder.  I stamped the sentiment in gold.  Not sure if I like it or not...might have looked better embossed.
     Anyway, we'd love to have you come and play along with the challenge.  Linda has some wonderful Pinterest project pins to inspire you and you can always check in on Sunday and see what the DT has come up with.
     I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Card Makin' Mamas--silver and/or gold
Crafts 4 Eternity--Christmas Chaos
Fussy and Fancy--I love Christmas
Jingle Belles--anything holiday
Crimbo Crackers--anything goes
Moving Along With the Times--use 3 elements with the same letter (black, bow, bells)
Divas by Design--glitter and sparkle
Paper Shelter--Christmas is coming
Simon Says Stamp--anything goes
Sisterhood of Crafters--embossing
Whimsy Stamps Inspirations--traditional Christmas colors
Flourishes--use gold or silver
Tuesday Alchemy--anything goes
Eureka Stamps--let the holiday fun begin
Make It Monday--anything goes

     Have a fabulous Friday!

Supplies

• Paper:  Carta Bella, Recollections, Kraft Outlet Light Kraft, Copic XPress-it Blending card
• Stamp:  Birdie Brown "Elf", There She Goes "Holiday Cheer" sentiment
• Ink:  Copics, Versamark, Brilliance Galaxy Gold Dew Drop
• Tools:  Nestabilities Classic Ovals, Memory Box Jingle Bell border
• Miscellaneous:  Celebrate It ribbons, Stampendous gold embossing powder, Liquid Applique, Gold Stickles

Tasting winter

     This week at Mo's Digital Pencil we want you to use a Mo's image and your favorite color combo.  I've grabbed my fave BG Copics and paired them with some yellow for this sweet winter image called "Taste of Winter" from Mo's store.
     I used some of my new goodies on this card like the TH snowflake edge die, Flower Soft, and the eyelets.  We'd love to see what you come up with so come play along for a chance at some Mo goodness.  Don't miss out on all the inspiration from my team mates at the DP2 blog.
     I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Crimbo Crackers--anything goes holiday or festive
Paper Shelter--Christmas is coming
Simon Says Stamp--anything goes
Creative Card Crew--anything goes
Going Grey with Scrap-Creations--Merry Christmas
Party Time Tuesday--anything goes
Tuesday Alchemy--anything goes
Eureka Stamps--let the holiday fun begin
Fashionista--blue Christmas
Kaboodle Doodles--stripes and/or polka dots
Lexi's Creations--Christmas
Love to Create--non traditional holiday colors
Make It Monday--anything goes
Songbird Challenge--deeper shade of blue
Tammy's Scrapin' Corner--let it snow
Addicted to Stamps--Christmas time
Creative Inspirations Paint--anything goes
Dream Valley--non-traditional Christmas colors
Eclectic Ellapu--celebration with sparkle
Stampin Sisters in Christ--Christmas
Stamptacular Sunday--winter bliss
2 Sisters--winter wonderland
CMC Copic--non-traditional holiday colors

     Happy Thursday!

Supplies

• Paper:  Carta Bella, October Afternoon, Bazzill, Copic XPress-it Blending card
• Stamp:  Mo's Digital Pencil "Taste of Winter". Papertrey Ink "Mixed Messages"
• Ink:  Copics, Tumbled Glass Distress ink, Ranger Jet Black Archival, Sakura white gel pen
• Tools:  Tim Holtz Snowflake edge die, MFT Die-namics Fish Tail Banners, Crop-a-dile, Fiskars Circle Cutter, Spellbinders Donna Salazar page tabs
• Miscellaneous:  Dritz cheesecloth, ribbon from my stash, Bridal Tinsel embossing powder, American Crafts eyelets, Stardust Stickles, Recollections pearls, Flower Soft

Free digi day at Mabelles

     Thursday, November 29th is Digi Stamp FREEBIE Day at Whimsy and Stars Studio!
Mabelle will be giving away this adorable  Christmas tree digi stamp as a FREEBIE on the Whimsy and Stars Studio blog.

     It will be available for download on the blog from Thursday, November 29th until Saturday, December 1st at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

     Hugs!

Thanks for DYSU

     I was blessed to be asked to once again guest design for Do You Stack Up.  It's always fun to play along with the wonderful DT there.  This week's challenge has a theme of "Thanks" and I was provided with a adorable freebie from the sponsor, Broken Box Stock, to work with.  Her turkey looks almost as yummy as the one we ate.  ☺

     Pop in to the challenge blog and check out all the wonderful inspiration from the DT.

Supplies

• Paper:  American Crafts, Bazzill, Kraft Outlet Brown Kraft
• Stamp:  Broken Box Stock
• Ink:  Copics, Micron pen
• Tools:  Nestabilities Labels 18, Standard Circles, and Scalloped Circles, Crop-a-dile
• Miscellaneous:  Recollections pearls, lace and button from my stash, Hang Tag String, Offray ribbon

Snowball fight!

     I have a Mabelle card for you today.  This fun image called Snowball Boy can be found in the Whimsy and Stars Studio etsy store.
     I started with a base card of white and then cut a mat of Bazzill which I embossed with a snowflake embossing folder.  To dress the mat up a bit I broke out some white embossing powder for some frosty fun.  The image was colored with Copics, doubled matted and layered on top of another triple matted panel.  If you're wondering why I chose the olive green color for his sweater that color is in the cute little snowman DP.  It just got covered up.  ☺  The snowflake is a Maya Road chipboard piece I covered with Gesso and then glitter.  I think I managed to convey the feeling of cold on this card don't you.  LOL
     Be on the look out tomorrow for some special news from Whimsy and Stars Studio.
     I mentioned I'd try to take some photos of the goodies I picked up on vacation.  It took three pictures to get it all in.  LOL  Sorry for the bad lighting.  The packaging was reflecting everything.

     I was shopping with vacay and Christmas mini albums in mind so a lot of it is for those projects.
     Here are a few photos from the trip.  Unfortunately I didn't bring my zoom lens camera so I didn't get very good pics of the big bear we saw, plus he was a lazy bear and just wanted to lay under the tree in the grass.  The first pic is the view from our cabin and the other two are some residents of Cade's Cove.  Those turkeys felt pretty darned safe strutting around there considering it was Thanksgiving day.  LOL

          I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Sisterhood of Crafters--embossing
Simon Says Stamp--anything goes
Bearly Mine--blues and silver
Creative Card Crew--anything goes
elke Kaart een Feestje--non-traditional Christmas colors
Going Grey with Scrap-creations--Merry Christmas
Ladybug Crafts Ink--snowflakes
Oldie But a Goodie--let it snow (ribbon is from last Christmas)
Party Time Tuesday--anything goes
Tuesday Throwdown--lots of layers
Eureka Stamps--let the holiday fun begin
Lexi's Creations--Christmas
Love to Create--non-traditional Christmas colors
Make It Monday--anything goes
Tammy's Scrapin Corner--let it snow
The Paper Girls--Christmas
Totally Stampalicious--let it snow
Addicted to Stamps--Christmas Time
Corrosive--anything goes
PanPastelUK--frosty and bright
The Crafty Pad--add some glitter
The Hybrid Chick--winter photo inspiration
Challenge Up Your Life--first snow
Sketch Saturday--sketch
Fussy and Fancy--feeling blue

     Hope you have a wonderful day!

Supplies:

• Paper:  My Mind's Eye, Bazzill, Recollections, Copic XPress-it Blending card
• Stamp:  Whimsy and Stars Studio "Snowball Boy"
• Ink:  Copics
• Tools:  EK Success Corner rounder, MFT Mini Tabs, Cuttlebug embossing folder, heat gun
• Miscellaneous:  Stampendous White embossing powder, Recollections brads, Celebrate It ribbon, Maya Road chipboard snowflake, Hang Tag String, button and glitter from my stash

Oh Christmas tree, Oh Christmas tree

     Hello my friends!  I'm back from vacation and ready to jump back in to the crafty card making world with you.  ☺  Vacay was wonderful except my husband was unable to go at the last minute. (insert HUGE sad face here!!!)  Some times those higher ups just don't have a clue.  Nuff said.  

     The weather in Tennessee was beautiful.  We got to see bears, deer, and turkeys (live ones) and had lots of fun shopping.  Linda B., that store was a dream.  I'll have to take some pics of the loot I found in an awesome scrapbooking store in Sevierville.  Yes, I did say pics cause I doubt I can fit it all in one photo.  I even used a bit of it on this card.  The birdies hat fluff is some Flower Soft.

     Guess I better get to the deets about this card.  We have a new challenge up at There She Goes Clear Stamps and it's a photo inspiration.

     I've used some images from the "Penguin Pals" set to create a little scene.  The tree is decorated with glittery pink baubles to match the photo and the little bird is decorating the tree with candy canes, which are also in the photo.  The sentiment is part of the set and was cut with a banner die from the "Just For You" dies set.  I used  an awesome sketch from the Inspired By Stamping Challenge.

     This week our challenge is brought to us by Candace! She is challenging us to make a card or project using the provided inspiration photo.  

     To be eligible for the giveaway, create a card or project with the inspiration photo, and then come back to the TSG Blog to add your name and a link to your project in the InLinkz that is located at the bottom of this challenge post. This challenge is open until the winner has been announced on the following Monday (December 3rd). The winner will get a $5 gift certificate to use in the TSG Web store! 

     By participating in this challenge, you may also find yourself in the Trendsetting Spotlight that shines on the TSG Blog every Thursday. We will be on the lookout to find challenge cards that stand out and show Trendsetting qualities. TSG stamps are not required to participate in the challenges but are appreciated :) 

     You do not need to have a blog to be able to participate in the TSG Challenges! You can simply add the URL link from your project after it has been uploaded to your online craft gallery. If you upload your card to an online craft gallery, please use the keyword TSG183 so we can check out your beautiful work! 

     I have over 200 of your posts waiting for me in my reader.  I won't be able to comment on each and every one, but I promise to check them all out and try to get on track this week.  ☺

     I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges: 

Dream Valley--Non-traditional Christmas

Eclectic Ellapu--celebration with sparkle

Stampin' Sisters in Christ--Christmas

The Crafty Pad--add some glitter

Moving Along with the Times--let's go dotty

Make It Monday--anything goes

Totally Stampalicious--non-traditional Christmas

     Be on the lookout for cards from Whimsy and Stars Studio, Mo's Digital Pencil, Catered Crop, and a guestie card I made for this week's upcoming challenge at Do You Stack Up.  Hopefully you'll find a thing or two you like.

Supplies

• Paper:  My Mind's Eye "Merry", Bazzill, Kraft Outlet Light Kraft
• Stamp:  There She Goes Clear Stamps "Penguin Pals"
• Ink:  Copics
• Tools: Nestabilities Classic Ovals and Lacey Ovals, There She Goes banner die
• Miscellaneous:  Celebrate It ribbon, Michael's gemstones, Flower Soft Polar White, fine glitter from my stash

TSG November Releases Sneak Peek--Day 3

(Thanks so much for all your wonderful comments this week.  I'm still on vacation with my family.  We even got to see a big black bear!!  So cool!  

I'm so glad you all seem to be enjoying the new releases.  If you missed my Mo's Digital Pencil post for today please click here.

Welcome to Day 3 of our November Release Sneak Peeks

From There She Goes Clear Stamps

Snowbuddies, the new set from Melyssa, has SO many possible ways to be used; we can’t even begin to tell you how excited we are about it! With a whopping 57 stamps, you can build your own snowman, use one provided, or a little of both. It’s the easiest way to build a snowman, and you don’t even have to get cold to do it. ;)

Snow buddies  is a 6x8 set that includes a total of 57 stamps and will sell for $24.00.

What’s a snowman, without a SUPER cute and TOTALLY clever sentiment to go with it…well, we don’t want to know! The Snowman Sentiments set has 9 fabulous sentiments to coordinate with your Snowbuddies set, or any holiday set you want!

Snowman Sentiment is a 3x4 set that includes a total of 9 stamps and will sell for $9.00.

     With all those stamps you can make any kind of snowman you want.  I mixed and matched to get these two guys and stamped one of the Snowman Sentiments onto a Fishtail Banner.  I'd like to enter this into the Crafty Creations Challenge.
     Would you like to win the new Snowbuddies or Snowman Sentiments stamp sets? Here is what you need to do- visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post.
     You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps!The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday, November 24th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.


Supplies

• Paper:  My Mind's Eye, Recollections, Light Kraft, Copic XPress-it Blending card
• Stamps:  There She Goes Clear Stamps "Snow Buddies" and "Snowman Sentiments"
• Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, Sakura white gel pen
• Tools:  Nestabilities Standard Circles and Classic Scalloped Circles, MFT Die-namics Fishtail Banners
• Miscellaneous:  DMC embroidery thread, Celebrate It ribbon, Glossy Accents

Baby's First Christmas

     My first ever circle step card!  The cutting was a little confusing (the image was supposed to be on the other side.  LOL) but all in all I'm pretty happy with it.
     Last Sunday we had a baby dedication at our church for two of our newest little members.  Some of you might remember my tale of Boudreaux Goss, well rest assured that I don't believe the little sweetheart has been called that one time since he was born.  So far he's the total opposite in personality of the little biker babe I used on a card for him.  However, our preacher believes he has a certain twinkle in his eye that warns he is going to probably keep his daddy on his toes.  LOL  For his Christmas card I chose the "First Christmas" image found here in Mo's store.  He's colored with Copics and outlined in soft yellow chalk.  I'm not sure why the ornament looks so divided in color unless the Glossy Accents I used on it caused a problem when photographing.
     The card base was cut from a K and Company 12 x 12 paper pad.  I cut some strip of glitter paper with a scallop die, clipped them like I did on the pumpkin wall hanging I did a few weeks ago, and attached them to the lower part of the circle base after all the scoring and cutting.  That's another piece under the sentiment which was computer generated onto a K&C Christmas tag.  The hole was already in the tag.  I just popped in a red eyelet and some sparkly ribbon.
     For the flower I used a beautiful white poinsettia I found in Michael's $1 bin and surrounded it with punched holly leaves that I sprayed with a couple of Glimmer Mists.  I scored them for dimension and added the little holly berries covered with Glossy Accents to surround the flower and jazz up the sentiment.
     The bottom edge of the main card base was lined with silver gel pen and edged with pearls.
     Since you rarely ever see anything here buy square cards, you might already have a clue as to what our challenge theme is this week at Mo's Digital Pencil--"Anything but a square".  Grab one of your Mo images and pop it on something un-square and play along for a chance at $5.00 worth of goodies from Mo's store.
     I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Crafty Creations Challenge--Christmas is coming
Whimsy Stamps Inspiration Challenge--traditional Christmas colors
Make It Monday--anything goes
Dream Valley Challenge--anything goes
Great Impressions--holidays
Stampin Sisters in Christ--for a child
The Crafty Pad--Christmas
PanPastelUK--red and green
CMC Copic--all about kids
Crafty Catz--let's have sparkle
Sweet n Sassy--shaped cards
Winter Wonderland--Oh baubles

     Happy Turkey Day from the beautiful Smoky Mountains of Tennessee!

Supplies

• Paper:  K and Company, Colorbok Glitter paper, Bazzill, Recollections, Copic Xpress-it Blending card
• Stamp:  Mo's Digital Pencil "First Christmas"
• Ink:  Copics, Sakura Silver gel pen
• Tools:  Fiskars Circle Cutter, Nestabilities Standard Circles, Classic Scalloped Circles and Labels 22; Memory Box Scallop, Making Memories Eyelet Setter, Martha Stewart Holly punch
• Miscellaneous:  Stardust Stickles, Celebrate It ribbon, Recollections pearls, Michael's flower, Olive Vine and Iridescent Gold Glimmer Mist, Glossy Accents, Inkadinkado Blending chalk

TSG November Releases Sneak Peek--Day 2

Welcome to day 2 of our November Releases Sneak Peek

from There She Goes Clear Stamps.

I told you yesterday that you had to wait until today to see WHY the new Holiday Cheer set was so versatile…well, wait no more! Not only is it a set that stands alone, the SUPER cute images were designed to fit into today’s set, Snow Globe! Along with a matching die, Torico has really out done herself!!

Snow Globe and Die is a 3x4 set that includes a total of 4 stamps and will sell for $29

     The snowglobe die is awesome!  I used the snowman from yesterday's set and colored him up with Copics.  Ieven added some Glossy Accents to his light bulbs.  For the brads I wanted them to be sparkly so I covered them with GA too and then dipped them in glitter.  Nice and frosty.  ☺
     Would you like to win the new Snow Globe and Die set? Here is what you need to do-visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post.

     You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday, November 24th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

Supplies

• Paper:  Dovecraft, Recollections, Copic XPress-it Blending card
• Stamps:  There She Goes "Holiday Cheer " and "Snow Globe" stamp and die set
• Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics
• Tools:  MFT Die-namics Fishtail Banners
• Miscellaneous:  Recollections brads, fine glitter, Glossy Accents, button from my stash, Hang Tag String

TSG November Releases Sneak Peek--Day 1

Welcome to Day 1 of our sneak peeks of the November releases

from There She Goes Clear Stamps.

Torico is at it again, bringing us another SUPER cute Holiday set to love and adore, and this one has a twist…but you will have to wait until tomorrow to see WHAT the twist is!! Just take it from me, this set is so versatile, you will be turning to it again and again for all your holiday needs! With four ADORABLE scenes, and four fabulous sentiments, you are sure to fall in love.

Holiday Cheer is a 4x6 set that includes a total of 8 stamps and will sell for $15.00.

     For my card I used the snowball girl and framed her with a Nestie die.  She's colored with Copics and the panel is popped up over a strip of DP bordered with MFT's Dienamics Crown Border die studded with gold pearls.
     Would you like to win the new Holiday Cheer stamp set? Here is what you need to do-visit the Trendsetter’s blogs that are participating in each of the blog hop challenges below and comment on their creations as you go. One of the Trendsetter’s blogs (from each hop day) will be randomly chosen as the ‘it’ blog and a winner will be picked using a random number generator from the comments left on that Trendsetter’s Blog Hop Challenge post.
     You will not know which blog has been chosen so the more you comment on the better your chances are of winning new stamps! The Blog Hop Challenges will be open until 5 PM Eastern Time Saturday, November 24th with the winner being announced during the release party chat.

     Happy hopping!


I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Love's Rubber Stamps--use ribbon
Joanna Sheen--cold and frosty

Supplies

• Paper:  Lilybee, Kraft Outlet Light Kraft, Recollections, Copic XPress-it Blending card
• Stamps:  There She Goes "Holiday Cheer"
• Ink:  Copics, Sakura Gold gel pen
• Tools:  Nestabilities Labels Twenty-two, MFT Die-namics Crown Border
• Miscellaneous:  Celebrate It ribbon, Recollections pearls, Michael's rhinestones

One little, two little pilgrims

     I'll be just about to hit the road for vacation when this posts.  I am so sorry for not making it by your blogs this weekend.  Trip prep took more time than I expected.  I'll be around to visit next week.  ☺
     This image is from Whimsy and Stars Studio.  Aren't they a sweet pair.  I colored them with Copics and used a paper piercer to match the MS border punch.  The letters were stamped, cut out, inked, and layered on top of some brown Bazzill.
  Even though this is a Thanksgiving image and I wish you all a wonderful day with your families (for those of you who are celebrating) consider this a personal thanks to all of you who visit and bless me with your friendship.
     Okay, there will be lots of goodness from There She Goes coming your way here starting tomorrow. Fun stuff so please come back and take a look.
     I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Lexi's Creations--Thanks/Thanksgiving
Lollipop Crafts--we are thankful
Love to Create--give thanks
Make It Monday--anything goes
My Craft Spot--Thanksgiving
Tammy's Scrappin Corner--anything Thanksgiving or fall
The  Pink Elephant--giving thanks
Creative Inspiration Paints--thankful for you
Hybrid Chick Card Caravan--thankful
My Sheri Crafts--Give thanks
Pause Dream Enjoy--thank you
Aud Sentiments--use Thanks on your card

     Be blessed!

Supplies

• Paper:  Cosmo Cricket, Simple Stories, Bazzill, Recollections, Copic XPress-it Blending card
• Stamp:  Whimsy and Stars Studio, Studio G alphabet
• Ink:  Copics, Vintage Photo Distress ink
• Tools:  Martha Stewart Cherish edge punch, paper piercer, EK Success corner rounder
• Miscellaneous:  button from Michaels, Hang Tag String

TSG Stampbook Saturday

WARNING!!!  Photo heavy!

     Several of you know that I started off on the internet making mini scrapbooking albums.  They are VERY time consuming, but I do soooo love making them.

     Today is my turn at There She Goes to post a Scrapbook Saturday project.  The "Puppy Love" set by Torico from TSG is one of my faves.  I just think these little pups are so stinkin' cute.

     My pup is not much of a pup any more.  She just turned 14 and I've been wanting to do a little album about her so this was the perfect opportunity.  I've used a Michael's $1 bin chipboard album that's been in my stash forevah!  I started to give the details here, but there's just too much, so if you want to know the page by page deets you can check out this video on YouTube.   Here's each page in photos.  ☺

 

     Hope you enjoyed my little album.  I managed to pack in about 25 of the 39 stamps in the set!

     I'll be out of pocket this coming week so don't think I've forgotten you if you don't hear from me.

     I'd like to enter my album in a few challenges:

Inspire Me Friday--anything goes

Top Tip Tuesday--we're all heart

Make It Monday--anything goes

Tammy's Scrappin' Corner--anything goes

Dream Valley Challenge--anything goes

     Hugs!

An armful of Christmas

     This week There She Goes has been reviewing three of the older sets:  Just For You, Penguin Pals, and Stick Together with cards from the past.  Today we're showcasing brand new cards using these sets.  I chose to use images from the Penguin Pals set.  I've colored this little guy up with Copics and added a little Stickles for the snow and some Glossy Accents on the star and ornaments.
     There's still time to play along with this weeks "Let It Snow" winter theme challenge AND there's a Thanksgiving sale going on at the TSG store.

     Have a wonderful Friday!  I'll be back tomorrow with my TSG Stampbook Saturday post.  It's the mini album I mentioned last week.  I'll have lots of posts for next week, but I'll be away for vacation so I'll be catching up with all of you when I return.
     I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Polka Doodles--square card with a round element
4 Crafty Chicks--winter wonderland
My Mum's Craft Shop--winter wonderland
Make It Monday--anything goes
Dream Valley--anything goes
Robyn's Fetish--anything goes
The Sweetest Thing--sketch

     Hope you all have an amazing holiday week!

Supplies

• Paper:  My Mind's Eye, Recollections, Copic XPress-it Blending card
• Stamps:  There She Goes "Penguin Pals"
• Ink:  Copics, Tumbled Glass Distress ink
• Tools:  Nestabilities Labels Eighteen, Standard Circles and Classic Scalloped Circles, MFT Die-namics Fishtail Banners
• Miscellaneous:  Mark Richards Glitter Domes, Glossy Accents, Stardust Stickles, Celebrate It ribbon