Papertrey Ink Blog Hop!

Hello!  This is my first time participating in the Papertrey Ink Blog Hop!  The theme of the hop is a quick and easy wrapping or tag.  I chose to make one of these super quick and easy 2-5-7-10 Boxes, but I left an open top.  I used Aqua Mist cs for the base and some dp from the Rustic Snowflakes paper pad.  I stamped one of the trees from Tree Trimming Trio with Aqua Mist and added the Pure Poppy ornaments.  The sentiment is from Signature Christmas.  Very quick and easy!  Thank you so much for stopping by!

Kerri
Recipe:
Stamps:  PTI Tree Trimming Trio, Signature Christmas
Paper:  PTI Aqua Mist, Rustic Snowflakes dp
Ink:  PTI Aqua Mist, Pure Poppy, Summer Sunrise, Dark Chocolate
Accessories:  PTI Aqua Mist Ribbon, Pure Poppy Button, Twine, Cello Bag, Spellbinders Tags Trio, Dimensionals, Diamond Stickles

It's My Blogiversary!!!

This post will remain on top until December 20th.  Please see below for new posts : )

Exactly 1 year ago today was my very first blog post!  I have had sooo much fun this year meeting other fabulous crafters, learning new techniques, and getting inspiration from all of you!!!  I also feel like I've made some really great blogging friends : )  As a result, I want to thank my awesome followers by offering up some BLOG CANDY!  What do you have to do to win?

1) Be a Follower

2) Put this picture on your blog

3) Link the picture back to my blog

4) Leave a comment on this post!

What can you win?

1) SU Teeny Tiny Wishes Stamp set~$36.95

2) Papertrey Ink Life Stamp set~$15.00

3) Your Next Stamp Happy Birthday Mermaid Stamp Set~$15.95

4) Sugar Nellie Manga Girl #1 Stamp~$7.85

5) Artful INKables Autumn's Flowers Stamp Set~$9.00

6) Papertrey Ink Vintage Buttons Holiday Mix~$6.00

7) Papertrey Ink Rustic Cream Twine~$5.00

8) Papertrey Ink Large Hinged Tins set of 3~$4.00

Total value $99.75!!!

I will keep this candy open until December 20th which is my birthday, so you have exactly 4 weeks to enter!!!  Thank you for stopping by today : )

Kerri

CC246 and Special Offer From Your Next Stamp!!!

Hello!  It's so nice that the kids are home this week--no school, no activities, which means I don't have to run all over the place and I can play in some SCS challenges!!!  Today's Color Challenge was to use Old Olive, Pretty in Pink, and Bermuda Bay.  I seriously went a little overboard this year with Christmas stamps lol, but I am determined to put them all to good use!  There are just soooo many adorable images out there, and I am a sucker for adorable!  Anywho, I used C.C. Designs Swiss Pixies Nora for this card.  For the snowflake bg I used a stamp that comes with the Your Next Stamp set Fhiona and Friend Penguin.  I stamped the snowflakes with Bermuda Bay, but stamped off once to get the lighter color. 

Speaking of YNS~today is Karen's Mom's Birthday!  Happy Birthday Karen's mom!!!  To celebrate, Karen is offering FREE SHIPPING(Code HBMFS) OR 20% OFF YOUR ENTIRE ORDER(CodeHBM20)!!!  This offer ends Tomorrow at Midnight so make sure you take advantage!  Thank you so much for stopping by and have a fabulous day : )

Kerri
Recipe:
Stamps:  C.C. Designs Swiss Pixies Nora, PTI Christmas Friend~sentiment
Paper:  Old Olive, Pretty in Pink, PTI Vintage Cream, Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses
Ink:  Bermuda Bay, Chocolate Chip, Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics
Accessories:  Brads, CB Snowflake Folder, Diamond Stickles, Oval Nestabilities, Ribbon, Dimensionals, SU Scalloped Border Punch

MTSC #48 and Stocking Gift Card Holder!

Hello!  I made this card yesterday, but I'm just now getting it posted!  I just love Mercy's sketches, and couldn't wait to play with one of my new PTI stamp sets~Christmas Friends!  I was very drawn to the beautiful flourishes in this set, and the birds are so cute too!  I paired it with PTI Signature Christmas for the sentiment and Basic Grey Wassail dp. 

These adorable Stocking Gift Card Holders were the Technique Lover's Challenge on SCS today.  Claire Brennan made a super easy template for these, and I will definitely be making more!!!  For the outside I used PTI Aqua Mist cs and Rustic Snowflake dp.  The sentiment is from the SU Great Friend set, and the snowflakes were cut with my Spellbinders Shapeabilities Snowflake Wonder dies. 

I stamped the inside with another sentiment from PTI's Signature Christmas set, and stamped the poinsettia from Verve's O Christmas Tree set.  That's it for me!  Thank you so much for stopping by today :)

Kerri

Recipe:

Card #1

Stamps:  PTI Christmas Friends, Signature Christmas

Paper:  Always Artichoke, Ruby Red, Basic Grey Wassail DP

Ink:  Ruby Red, Chocolate Chip, So Saffron, Always Artichoke

Accessories:  CB Snowflake Folder, MS Snowflake Punch, Stardust Stickles, Dew Drop, Rectangle Nestabilities, SU Riding Hood Red Taffeta Ribbon, Sewing Machine, SU Scalloped Border Punch, Dimensionals

Card #2

Stamps:  SU Great Friend, PTI Signature Christmas

Paper:  PTI Aqua Mist, Rustic Snowflake dp

Ink:  Chocolate Chip, PTI Aqua Mist, Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics

Accessories:  Spellbinders Shapeabilities Snowflake Wonder, PTI Button and Twine, Sewing Machine, CB Swiss Dots Folder

Midnight Madness Sketch #28~Rockin' Christmas!

Hello!  I made this for the Midnight Madness Sketch this week : )  Besides using the sketch, we were also asked to make a Christmas card.  On top of that, each DT member is going to choose a favorite card, and that card will displayed on their blog during the Midnight Madness Holiday Blog Hop December 8-15th! 

I just adore these images from Belles 'n Whistles, and after seeing this adorable image called Rockin' Around, I had to order it!  My daughter LOVES horses and all stuffed animals, so this reminded me of her : )  Thank you so much for stopping by, and make sure you come back later to check out what I'll be giving away for my Blogiversary!!!

Kerri
Recipe:
Stamps:  Belles 'n Whistles Rockin' Around
Paper:  PTI Dark Chocolate, PTI Vintage Cream, SU Real Red, SU Merry Moments DSP
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics
Accessories:  Ribbon, Decorative Button, Cricut Home Accents for flourish, PTI Pure Poppy Buttons, Kaisercraft Pearls, Punch a Bunch Holly Leaf, Stardust Stickles, Sewing Machine, Sizzix Textured Impressions Petals A Plenty, Dimensionals

Second Post Today! Saturday Spotlight and Friday Sketchers!

Hello again!  I'm coming down to the wire for this week's Saturday Spotlight with Hidden Potential Challenge but I really wanted to participate!  This week's challenge was to create a masterboard or your own dp.  I took a note from Chris who used the SU Snow Swirled stamp set to create some snowflake dp : ) 

This is also for this week's Friday Sketcher's Challenge.  Thank you for the fabulous sketch, ladies!!! 

I used this adorable stamp from Helz Cuppleditch called Ruffles a present for you.  I paired it with some Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses dp.  Thank you so much for stopping by!

Kerri
Recipe:
Stamps:  Stampavie Helz Cuppleditch Ruffles a present for you, SU Snow Swirled
Paper:  Old Olive, PTI Aqua Mist, Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, PTI Aqua Mist
Accessories:  Sewing Machine, Kaisercraft Rhinestones, Ribbon, PTI Aqua Mist Button, Twine, Dimensionals, Square Nestabilities, Stardust Stickles

Sweet 16!

Hello and TGIF!!!  I made this card for the SCS Sketch Challenge this week, but didn't get a chance to post it here.  I'm also using it for this week's Cute Card Thursday Challenge~Teen Terrors!   A friend of the family is turning 16 next week, so I made this for her.  I think Miss Anya is just perfect for a 16 y.o. don't you?  I used dp from My Mind's Eye Bloom and Grow collection.  Thank you so much for stopping by and enjoy your weekend!!!

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps:  The Greeting Farm Miss Anya

Paper:  PTI Aqua Mist, My Mind's Eye Bloom and Grow

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics

Accessories:  CB Spots and Dots EF, Martha Stewart Botanical Scallop Punch, PTI Aqua Mist Ribbon, Button, Twine, Dew Drops, Dimensionals, Long Rectangle Nestabilities

Divine Divas Inspiration Challenge #16!

I LOVE our inspiration for this challenge!!!  Check it out!

Seriously, this is soooo my style!  I just love distressed, comfy, casual furniture : )  I also love almost all things Pottery Barn!!!  Here's the card I came up with:

I used the color scheme from the inspiration photo.  I also distressed all the edges with the Tim Holtz Distressing Tool and Ranger Tea Dye Distress Ink.  I used this image because of the rooster and overall country feel.  I hope this picture inspires you to create!  If you upload to an online gallery just use DDIC16!  Now check out what the other Divas did:

Anne

Chris

Donna

Julie

Keri

Lori

Thank you so much for stopping by today!
I forgot to mention that I used Mojo Monday 113 for my sketch again : )

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps:  Stampavie Sarah Kay, Verve Enjoy

Paper:  Kraft, Summer Picnic DSP~retired

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, Ranger Tea Dye Distress Ink

Accessories:  Ribbon, Circle and Rectangle Nestabilities, Spots and Dots CB Folder, Dimensionals, Sewing Machine, Tim Holtz Distressing Tool

YNS Challenge #4 Teacher Thank You

Hello!  It's time for another Your Next Stamp Challenge!  Stephanie is hosting this challenge and she asked us to Be Thankful.  I just got this adorable Teacher Fhiona set in the mail, and couldn't wait to ink her up!  I cut a piece of Basic Black cs the same size as the chalkboard, and embossed the Thanks so much sentiment on it.  I love how it came out!!!  I need to make 4 more for my son's and daughter's teachers : )  I used this week's Mojo Monday sketch for my layout. 

Anyone who joins us for this challenge will get a FREE Limited Edition Digital Image!!!  Check them out HERE.  They are soooo CUTE!!!

You don't have to use a YNS image, but if you do, you will be entered TWICE to win the grand prize!!!

The winner by random draw will receive $10 in YNS bucks!!!

Stephanie will choose her favorite card and that person will get to display the special Winner Blinkie on their blog!!!

Do you already have all the Limited Edition Digital Images?  Then Karen will give you $3.00 in YNS bucks just for playing along!!! 

I can't wait to see your fabulous creations~just leave a comment on the YNS Challenge Blog with the link to your project.  Thank you so much for stopping by today : )

Kerri
Recipe:
Stamps:  Your Next Stamp Teacher Fhiona, Verve sentiment
Paper:  Night of Navy, Real Red, Summer Picnic DSP~retired, Basic Black
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, White Gel Pen
Accessories:  SU Scalloped Border Punch, Rectangle Nestabilities, CB Swiss Dots and D'vine Swirls Embossing Folders, White Embossing Powder, Old Olive and White Satin Ribbon, Dimensionals, Sewing Machine

Your Next Stamp Blog Hop Winner and New Deets Regarding YNS Challenges!

Hello!  The winner of the two free digital images from Your Next Stamp is......

NICOLE.. http://scrapinsweetheart.blogspot.com/ !!!

Just e-mail your choices to Karen and she will get them to you!  Also check out the Your Next Stamp Blog to see who won the three Fhiona sets, and who the other digital stamp winners are!!!

 Don't forget about YNS Challenge #4 which starts tomorrow!  Plus there are some new rules : ) 

You can use ANY stamp~Does NOT have to be a Your Next Stamp image!


Everyone who participates will get one YNS limited digi for FREE!!!


If you do use a YNS image, your name will be entered TWICE for the random winner prize.


The prize for this challenge is $10 in YNS bucks!!!


Also, if you already own all the digis, Karen will give you $3.00 in YNS bucks just for playing!!!  I mean, everybody is a winner just for playing along, so come back tomorrow to check out the challenge.  You have 2 weeks to complete it!  I'm off to work on mine, so have a wonderful day!


Kerri

MTSC #47!

Hello!  I picked up this cute little angel in the $1.00 bin at Michael's last week : )  I thought she was the perfect size for Mercy's Tuesday Sketch Challenge #47.  I stamped the angel twice, cut one out, and popped it up on Dimensionals.  I added Diamond Stickles to her wings so she is super sparkly IRL ; )  The dp is from the K&Company Peppermint Twist Mat Pad.  Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Kerri
Recipe:
Stamps:  Recollections~Michael's $1.00 bin
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics
Paper:  PTI Aqua Mist, K&Company Peppermint Twist Mat Pad
Accessories:  Sewing Machine, Satin Ribbon, Rectangle Nestabilities, CB Swiss Dots Folder, Dimensionals, Diamond Stickles, MS Border Punch

Fhiona and Friend Penguin + Mojo 112

Hello and happy Sunday!  I made this card for several challenges going on this week!  The first is the Charisma Cardz Challenge which YNS is sponsoring this week.  The prize is this adorable set Fhiona and Friend Penguin that I used on this card!!!  The challenge is to make a Merry and Bright card~so make sure you play along for your chance to win!!!

The second challenge is the Cute Card Thursday Challenge#86~Glitter Me Silly!  I added lots of Stickles to the Snowflakes as well as Fhiona's hat and buttons. 

The third challenge is this week's Friday Sketchers #78.  I love this sketch!

My second card is for a friend who asked me to make a fun and festive card for her grandfather who is turning 80!  I used Mojo Monday #112 for my layout.  Thank you so much for stopping by, and enjoy the rest of your Sunday : )

Kerri
Recipe:
Stamps:  #1-Your Next Stamp Fhiona and Friend Penguin
 #2-Inkadinkado cupcake
Paper:  #1-My Mind's Eye Colorful Christmas, Melon Mambo, Soft Sky-retired
#2-Scenic Route Surprise, Night of Navy, PTI Vintage Cream
Ink: #1-Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics

#2-Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics

Accessories:  #1-Spellbinder Shapeabilities Snowflakes, Melon Mambo Ribbon, Kaisercraft Rhinestones, CB Snowflake EF, Sewing Machine, Dimensionals, Diamond and Baby Blue Stickles
#2-Martha Stewart Balloon Punch, CB D'vine Swirls EF, Sewing Machine, Stardust Stickles, Sizzix Rat-a-tat number dies, Old Olive Ribbon, Twine, Dimensionals, Circle Nestabilities

Blog Award!

Hello!  I hope you are all having a wonderful weekend so far!  We had several plans today which got squished by my youngest running a fever.  That's the way it goes this time of year.  I wanted to post this super sweet award that my dear blogging buddy Cheryl gave me!  Here are the rules:

Pass this award onto 5 people, post on their blog to let them know they won, and then answer the following questions in ONE word:



1. Where is your cell phone? Desk

2. Your hair? Brown

3. Your mother? Linda

4. Your father? Mahlon

5. Your favorite food? Steak
6. Your dream last night? ???
7. Your favorite drink? Tea
8. Your dream/goal?  Move
9. What room are you in? Office
10. Your hobby? Cardmaking
11. Your fear? Loss
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Carolinas
13. Where were you last night? Home
14. Something that you aren't? Patient
15. Muffins? Chocolatechip
16. Wish list item? Copics
17. Where did you grow up? Wyoming
18. Last thing you did? Create
19. What are you wearing? T-shirt
20. Your TV? Football
21. Your Pets? Yorkie
22. Friends? Awesome
23. Your life? Blessed
24. Your mood? Mellow
25. Missing Someone? No
26. vehicle? Expedition
27. Something you're not wearing? Shoes
28. Your favorite store? Loft
29. Your favorite color? Green
30. When was the last time you laughed? Today
31. Last time you cried? Yesterday
32. Your best friend? Delinah
33. One place that I go to over and over? Michaels
34. Facebook? Rarely
35. Favorite place to eat? Texas Roadhouse

Thank you so much, Cheryl!!!  Now 5 people I would like to pass it on to:

Crystal
Maylee
Elena
Cabio
Stacy

You ladies ROCK!!!  Thank you so much for stopping by : )

Kerri

Snow Globe Card!

Hello!  I've been dying to make one of these awesome Snow Globe cards, so I finally sat down yesterday and did it!  Aren't they cool!  I also used another Digiment that will be released tomorrow!  I seriously LOVE these Christmas song Digiments!  Michelle is offering a super special deal tomorrow~All 24 Digiments For $8.00!!!  Get a second set for only $4.00 and send them to a friend!  That totally rocks!!!  Also, make sure you go by the Digiments blog and leave a comment because one commenter will win the entire release!

For my card I used my PTI Tree Trimming Trio set.  I punched the snowflakes with my Martha Stewart punch, and used retired Ski Slope DSP from SU.  This also qualifies for this week's Saturday Spotlight Challenge to use an image more than once.  I stamped the ornament image 3 times : )  I'm definitely going to make more of these!  Thank you so much for stopping by today, and have a fabulous weekend!

Kerri
Recipe:
Stamps:  PTI Tree Trimming Trio
Paper:  Baja Breeze, Ski Slope DSP~retired
Ink:  Baja Breeze, Real Red, PTI Ripe Avacado
Accessories:  MS Snowflake Punch, SU Ribbon, Button PTI Twine, Stickles, Nestabilities Labels Four, Dimensionals, Acetate

Digiments Sneak Peek!

Hello!  Michelle will be releasing some brand new Digiments on Saturday!!!  She has put together some wonderful sentiments for the holidays and more and you can get all 24 for less than $10.00!!!  She is also offering a wonderful gift idea~buy one set and get another one 1/2 off!  You can send the second one to a friend or secret sister, etc!  Awesome idea, huh?  My card shows off one of the new Christmas Songs Digiments.  These are my FAVORITE!  The font is just beautiful, and I love the songs she chose!  You can see them all on Saturday : )  I also used this beautiful wreath from Verve's O Christmas Tree set.  I decided to make a long card, and this one is really long!  It will fit into a legal sized envelope.  Make sure you stop by the Digiments blog to see more sneak peeks, and thank you so much for stopping by!


Kerri
Recipe:  Digiments~Christmas Songs, Verve O Christmas Tree
Paper:  Old Olive, PTI Vintage Cream, DCWV, Fancy Pants Christmas Magic dp
Ink:  Old Olive, Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics
Accessories:  Circle and Long Rectangle nestabilities, EK Success Border Punch, CB Folder D'vine Swirls, Pearls, Dimensionals, Sewing Machine

SC254 Believe!

Hello!  I just love playing along with the SCS Sketch Challenge, but when I saw today's layout I was a little nervous.  I actually tried 2 other images and just didn't like how it was looking.  Finally I printed up this adorable Limited Edition Digital Image from Your Next Stamp and I love how it came out!  I used PTI Aqua Mist and Rustic Snowflakes dp and I just LOVE this color combo!  Thank you so much for stopping by and have a fabulous day : )

Kerri
Recipe:
Stamps:  Your Next Stamp Limited Edition Digital Snowman, PTI Tree Trimming Trio~sentiment
Paper:  PTI Aqua Mist, Rustic Snowflakes dp
Ink:  Versafine Onyx Black, Aqua Mist, Copics
Accessories:  Spellbinders Shapeablities Snowflakes, CB Snowflakes EF, Square and Rectangle Nestabilities, Word Window Punch, Sewing Machine, Stardust Stickles, Kaisercraft Pearls, Dimensionals

Apple Emma

Hello!  I decided to make one more quick card because I saw the Midnight Madness Challenge#26 was open until midnight : )  This was a fun layout!  I used Apple Emma for my image, but I wish I would have added some sponging or something.  I definitely will next time!  Thank you so much for stopping by....again!

Kerri
Recipe:
Stamps:  C.C. Designs Apple Emma
Paper:  Real Red, Summer Picnic DSP~retired
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics
Accessories:  Rectangle Nestabilities, Circle Nestabilities, Real Red Ribbon, White Satin Ribbon, Button, Twine, Sewing Machine, Dimensionals

Inky Impressions, Midnight Madness, and CAS!

Hello!  I decided to make a card for a couple of challenges today : )  The first is for the Inky Impressions Challenge #22 to use Melon Mambo, Bermuda Bay, and Chocolate Chip.  The second is for this week's Midnight Madness Sketch Challenge #27.  I used this adorable Inky Impressions image called Lili's Slumber Party. 

My next card I made for yesterday's Clean and Simple Challenge on SCS to use white plus any other color.  I actually used cream instead of white but don't tell anybody : )  I used this awesome set from PTI called Life.  I will leave full recipes for both cards below.  Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps:  #1~Inky Impressions Lili's Slumber Party, #2~PTI Life

Paper:  #1~Chocolate Chip, Bermuda Bay, Razzleberry Lemonade DSP, #2~PTI Vintage Cream, The Paper Studio dp, Basic Black

Ink:  #1~Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, #2~Versafine Onyx Black

Accessories:  #1~Melon Mambo Ribbon, MS Border Punch, Sewing Machine, Prima Flowers, Pearl, CB Swiss Dots Folder, Oval Nestabilities, Dimensionals

#2~Fiskars Lace Border Punch, Satin Ribbon

Your Next Stamp Blog Hop!!!

Hello!  Welcome to the Your Next Stamp Blog Hop!  Hopefully you arrived here from Simonne's fabulous blog, but if not, start at the beginning which is Karen's blog!  I have 3 creations to share with you today:

First I wanted to show off this adorable New Year's Party Fhiona!  Doesn't she look precious all dressed up and ready to hit the town!  I wanted the inside to look like a party : )

There are sooo many fun images in this set!  I love it!!!  I used Mercy's Tuesday Sketch Challenge #46 for my layout : )  I also made two cards with the Limited Edition Christmas Digital Images:

This card uses the Christmas Stockings with Merry Christmas bundle which is currently 20% off!!!  In fact, all of the digital images are 20% off!  I used dp from the Basic Grey Eskimo Kisses Paper Pad.

I used Skating Ellie for this card.  I printed her out twice and cut out her hat so I could pop it up on Dimensionals.  The dp is My Mind's Eye Be Merry.  I used this week's Sketch Saturday sketch for my layout.

I had so much fun making these cards!  YNS images are just soooo CUTE and fun to color : )  So you want to get some YNS images for FREE?  Here are the deets:

1) Leave a comment on each of the Starlets blogs, and Karen's for a chance to win one of the newly released Fhiona sets.  There will be 3 winners!

2) I will choose a random commenter on this post to win 2 of the Limited Edition Christmas Digital Images!

3) Karen is offering 10% off your order this week~just use the code YNSBH2.  She will also include a suprise gift with every order!

4)  We need a name for Fhiona's Beau!  Leave your suggestion on Karen's Blog and get an extra entry into the Wedding Fhiona giveaway!

Now hop on over to Ryann's blog to see what else you can do with these precious images!!!  Thank you so much for stopping by : )

Kerri

Blue Angels!

Hello!  Sorry I haven't been around too much this week.  My Mother in Law has been here for a visit since last Sunday so we have been spending time with her : )  Yesterday we went to an air show up in Jacksonville and saw the Blue Angels.  They were AWESOME!!!  It was a perfect day too!  I thought I would share a couple of pics:

So cool!  I also wanted to remind you of our Your Next Stamp Blog Hop tomorrow!  Make sure you check out all of the Starlets blogs and comment for several chances to win free sets!!!  Three new Fhionas will be released!!!  Enjoy your Sunday and thank you so much for stopping by : )

Kerri

Divine Divas Inspiration Challenge #15!

Hello!  This beautiful gift set was our inspiration this week.  I wish I had time to put together a gift set, but I did use the box as inspiration for my card:

I focused on the hot pink, purple, and mustard yellow from the box.  I also used a similar layout.  The dp is from SU Razzleberry Lemonade DSP, and I used Rich Razzleberry and Crushed Curry cs.  The butterfly is from the SU set Great Friend, and the sentiment is from PTI Autumn Elegance.  Make sure you check out what the other Divine Divas came up with, and I hope you'll play along!  Thank you so much for stopping by : )

Anne

Chris

Donna

Julie

Keri

Lori

Kerri

Your Next Stamp Challenge #3!

Hello!  It's time for another Your Next Stamp challenge!  Simonne issued a challenge to make a Christmas card using non-traditional colors~NO RED or GREEN.  I think I may have accidentally used a little green, but for the most part it is pink and aqua which is blue, right!?!  I hope you'll join us for your chance to win a fabulous YNS stamp set and Simonne's favorite card will win the special YNS Challenge Winner Blinkie!!!  Gotta love bragging rights : )  You must use at least one YNS image, but if you don't have any stamps yet, check out all the super cute Digital Images and play along!  Thank you so much for stopping by : )

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps:  YNS Digital Snowman Image

Paper:  SU Pink Pirouette, PTI Aqua Mist, Cosmo Cricket Jolly By Golly dp

Ink:  Copics

Accessories:  PTI Aqua Mist Ribbon, Spellbinders Snowflake, Martha Stewart Snowflake Punch, Rhinestone, Square Nestabilities, Dimensionals, Sewing Machine, CB Just My Type EF

Sunday Sketch and Stamp Challenge!

Hello!  I hope you all had a fabulous Halloween!  Mine wasn't the greatest because I have been sick all weekend.  I'm still not feeling the best, but I decided to make a little something today : )  Your Next Stamp is sponsoring the current Sunday Sketch and Stamp Challenge.  Check it out and play along for your chance to win the YNS Shopper Fhiona Stamp Set!  So CUTE!!!  I used YNS Flying High Fhiona for my card along with paper from My Mind's Eye~Ooh La La collection.  Thank you so much for stopping by today, and hopefully I'll get some energy back in the next couple of days!

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps: Your Next Stamp Flying High Fhiona

Paper:  Kiwi Kiss, My Mind's Eye dp

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics

Accessories:  Kaisercraft Rhinestones, Circle Nestabilities, EK Success Retro Flower Punch~small, Dimensionals, Ric-Rac

Breast Cancer Awareness Blog Hop!

Hello!  Hopefully you came here from Molly's Blog, but if not start at the beginning which is Michelle's Blog : )  When I saw that my blogging buddy, Michelle was going to start a Breast Cancer Awareness Blog Hop I immediately signed up!  What a wonderful way to send out this important message to women.  We need to take care of ourselves, get our exams, and perform our monthly breast checks.  For those that have battled this terrible disease, you are truly an inspiration to us all!  You send out a message of hope and that is what my card is about : ) 

I used this beautiful bloom from the PTI set In Bloom.  I stamped it three times and cut out the different layers, popping them up on Dimensionals.  I then added some Cotton Candy Stickles around the edges.  The sentiment comes from the PTI set Fall Elegance.  I used Mercy's Tuesday Sketch Challenge #45 for my layout.  Thank you so much for joining us on this important hop!  Your next stop is Melinda's Blog : ) 

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps:  Papertrey Ink In Bloom, Fall Elegance

Paper:  Kraft, Pink Pirouette, Bella Rose DSP-retired

Ink:  Pretty in Pink, Close to Cocoa

Accessories:  Circle Nestabilities, White Satin Ribbon, Dimensionals, Cotton Candy Stickles

Fairy Lili

Hello!  I just love this darling Lili image from Inky Impressions, and finally broke down and bought a couple stamps : )  I decided to use Fairy Lili today for 3 challenges, although I left off a part of one challenge, so I guess it's for 2 1/2 challenges LOL!  The first challenge was today's Ways To Use It Challenge on SCS to use PURPLE!  The second challenge is this week's Saturday Spotlight with Hidden Potential Challenge to make a Treat Box.  I used the Gable Box instructions that I found on SCS.  The third is this week's Inky Impressions Challenge to use no dp but I forgot about the second part of the challenge which was faux or real stitching.  Oh well, I guess I'll have to do better next time : )  The funny thing is I almost always add stitching, right!?!  Anyway, I will leave a full recipe below and thank you so much for stopping by!

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps:  Inky Impressions Fairy Lili, Verve Wishful Elegance~background stamp

Paper:  Perfect Plum, Pale Plum, Blush Blossom

Ink:  Perfect Plum, Pale Plum, Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics

Accessories:  Swiss Dots CB Folder, Stardust Stickles, Pearls, Rectangle Nestabilities, White Satin Ribbon, Spellbinders Tags Trio, Jump Ring, Dimensionals