Your Next Stamp Challenge #39~Stitching Real or Faux!

Hello!  It's time for a new Your Next Stamp Challenge, and this time we want to see stitching on your beautiful creations (real or faux).  As most of you know I add stitching to almost everything, so this challenge is right up my alley:)

The rest of the DT have made so many cute cards by paper piecing Rainy Day Fhiona, so I wanted to give it a try:)  I used some fun dp from the My Mind's Eye Hattie paper pad and the layout from this week's The Sweet Stop Sketch Challenge #101. 

We've decided to change the way we do prizes.  From now Karen will be giving away a stamp set to a random winner!  The prize for this challenge is Bad Hair Day Fhiona:

Isn't she so cute?!

My kiddos are on spring break this week, so we are heading to the beach tomorrow for a couple days.  Hopefully it won't rain the whole time!  Also, my hubby and I are celebrating our 11th wedding anniversary this weekend and plan to go out for a special anniversary dinner on Saturday.  My taste buds are already watering as I anticipate my filet.  I LOVE a good steak!  Have a wonderful day!

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps:  Your Next Stamp Rainy Day Fhiona

Paper:  SU Not Quite Navy, My Mind's Eye Hattie dp

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics

Accessories:  Rectangle Nestabilities, CB D'vine Swirls EF, Sewing Machine, EK Success Retro Flower Punch, Kaisercraft Pearl, MS Daisy Border Punch, Dimensionals, Ribbon

PTI Make A Wish

I'm a little embarrassed to say that my collection of un-inked PTI sets is growing, so I decided to sit down and make a quick and easy CAS card using this fun set Make A Wish!  I just adore this cake, and I think I like it so much because of the candles.  I also love polka dots:)  I used some My Mind's Eye Gertie dp and kind of followed the Viva la Verve March 2011 Week 5 sketch.  I also made little tag:

I think these will be perfect for one of my very good friends whose birthday is coming up next month.  She has a very clean style, and her house is always so immaculate.  I know, I should hate her LOL!  Thank you so much for stopping by!  I'll be back tomorrow with a new Your Next Stamp Challenge!

Kerri
Stamps:  PTI Make A Wish
Paper:  PTI White, Dark Chocolate, My Mind's Eye Gertie dp
Ink:  SU Chocolate Chip, Regal Rose, Kiwi Kiss, Copics
Accessories:  Rectangle Nestabilities, Kaisercraft Pearls, MFT Die-namics Open Scalloped Border Die,  PTI buttons/twine, PTI Hibiscus Burst Ribbon, EK Success Retro Flower Punch

Just for You PLUS Special Offer From Sparkle Creations!

Hello!  I had a chance to sit down and play with this week's Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps Challenge #35 which is a color challenge of green, pink, and orange.  I used this adorable image called Lantern Rin along with some fab dp from My Mind's Eye Fine & Dandy Tickled Pink.  I also played along with this week's Crazy 4 Challenges C4C80 which is this fab sketch:

Did you know that Sparkle is offering a GREAT deal on her Rin stamps AND you can help raise money for Japan?

You only have a couple more days to take advantage of this offer, and you can feel good knowing that your money is going towards an extremely worthy cause!!! 

Well, my dinner is getting cold, so thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful evening!

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps:  Sparkle Creations Rubber Stamps Lantern Rin, Verve Just For You

Paper:  PTI Orange Zest, My Mind's Eye Fine & Dandy Tickled Pink, PTI Berry Sorbet

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, PTI Orange Zest, SU Regal Rose

Accessories:  MS Butterfly Punch, Nestabilities Labels 8, Dimensionals, Circle and Large Scalloped Circle Nestabilities, Stardust Stickles, Sewing Machine

Lovin' From the Oven!

Hello!  I've been dying to make a card using these ADORABLE Your Next Stamp images Lovin' From the Oven and Ellie Loves to Bake.  Don't they work perfectly together!?!  Sooooo super CUTE!  I played along with this week's Sweet Stop Sketch Challenge #100 and used some dp by October Afternoon Modern Homemaker.  The Yellow Gingham Ribbon and Cherry Baker's Twine both come from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

I didn't really have time to make a box or a bag for my cookies, so I pulled out one of these fabulous Blue Lunch Bags from the Etsy Shop It's In the Bag!  Michelle (the owner) has lots of bags to choose from~Paper, Glassine, Windowed, Pillow Boxes, etc.  I just used some of my scraps of dp and ribbon which made it so easy to decorate!  The sentiment comes from the Your Next Stamp set Elegant Greetings.

That's all for me today:)  I am getting some really good blog candy together!  I can't believe I'm getting close to 500 followers, PLUS, I found out some SUPER EXCITING news that I will be able to share in a couple of months.  For that reason, I thought it was time to celebrate with a giveaway so keep an eye out:)  Thank you so much for stopping by and have a wonderful rest of your day!

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps:  Your Next Stamp Ellie Loves to Bake, Lovin' From the Oven, Elegant Greetings

Paper:  PTI Vintage Cream, Pure Poppy, October Afternoon Modern Homemaker dp

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, PTI Pure Poppy

Accessories:  Blue Lunch Bag, MFT Die-namics Open Scallop Die, Heart, Square, and Rectangle Nestabilities, CB Swiss Dots EF, Sewing Machine, PTI Buttoned Up #1 Die, PTI Coasters, SU Clip, Ribbon and Twine from Really Reasonable Ribbon

AHOY!

I seriously love this little dude from the My Cute Stamps set Pirate Boy!  He just makes me smile every time I use him!  I paired him with some Echo Park Paper Co. Little Boy dp which I adore, and this week's Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #109.  I also used some fab May Arts Satin/Grosgrain Double Band Celery Ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

My eyes are drooping as I type this, so I gotta hit the hay!  Thank you so much for stopping by and have a wonderful night/day:)

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps:  My Cute Stamps Pirate Boy

Paper:  PTI Orange Zest, Echo Park Paper Co. Little Boy dp

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics

Accessories:  PTI Cloud Die, RRR Ribbon, D'vine Swirls CB Embossin Folder, Nestabilities Labels One, Dimensionals, Sewing Machine, MFT Die-namics Open Scalloped Die, Sticker Letters from Echo Park Paper Co. For the Record

Wishing You Sunshine and A Surprise Giveaway!

Hello!  I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!  This is the card I have posted on the PaperWorks Co. Blog today.  Since next week is spring break for us, and we are planning to head to the beach for a couple of days, I decided to play with this ADORABLE image by Rachelle Anne Miller called Day at the Beach!  I also love playing along with Bella's fabulous sketches so I used Sunday Sketch #74 for my layout.  The dp is My Mind's Eye Fine & Dandy True Blue and the sentiment is from the PTI set Blooming Button Bits. 

Surprise Giveaway~Karen (the owner of Your Next Stamp) is giving away an adorable YNS image and some fun Glittered Skittles!  Just go HERE and leave a comment to be entered!  Giveaway is open until Wednesday at midnight eastern.

Thank you so much for stopping by today and I hope you have a terrific Monday! 

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps:  PWCO/RAM Day at the Beach, PTI Blooming Button Bits

Paper:  PTI Kraft, My Mind's Eye Fine & Dandy True Blue

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, PTI Aqua Mist, Ranger Antique Linen Distress Ink, SU Chocolate Chip, Copics

Accessories:  PTI Button, Rustic Button Twine, Oval Nestabilities, CB D'vine Swirls EF, Dimensionals, Sewing Machine, RRR

Birthday Ballerina

For the PaperWorks Co. Blog Hop please click HERE!

Hello!  This is the card that I have on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog today.  I finally had a chance to ink up this ADORABLE image from Lili of the Valley called Little Ballerina~LOVE!  I decided to play along with the current LOTV Challenge which is a fab sketch by Bev.  I used some October Afternoon Fly A Kite dp along with some GORGEOUS Abigail White Crochet Lace from Really Reasonable Ribbon.  This lace is so soft and ties the prettiest bows!  The sentiment comes from the PTI set Butterfly Dreams. 

We are heading to the soccer fields this morning for my daughter's game, and then my hubby will be glued to the t.v. watching March Madness.  I don't mind because it will give me time to get crafty, and I also really like college basketball~Go Pitt Panthers!!! 

Thank you so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps:  LOTV Little Ballerina, PTI Butterfly Dreams

Paper:  PTI White, October Afternoon Fly A Kite

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, Ranger Tattered Rose Distress Ink, SU Chocolate Chip

Accessories:  RRR Abigail White Crochet Lace, Circle Nestabilities, Sewing Machine, Dimensionals, Kaisercraft Pearls, MFT Die-namics Flower Die

PaperWorks Co. New Release Blog Hop!

Hello! Today the PaperWorks Co. DT are showing off some ADORABLE new images from the A Day in the Life of Abigail C. Collection!  Hopefully you arrived here from our fabulous boss lady, Peggy's blog, but if not then start at the beginning which is the PaperWorks Co. Blog.  I have two projects to show you today:

My first project uses this super sweet image called Nurse Abby.  Have you ever seen a cuter nurse?!  I paired her with some October Afternoon Modern Homemaker dp and the March Jen's Sketch For You To Try.  The sentiment comes from the PTI set Vintage Picnic. 

My next project uses this adorable new image called Huggabear.  So CUTE!!!  I paired her with some Echo Park Paper Co. Little Girl dp which you can find HERE and this week's The Sweet Stop Sketch #99.  The sentiment comes from the PTI set Blooming Button Bits. 

Prizes!  We will be giving away 6 stamps~one of each style, to 6 random commenters!  Make sure you leave a comment on everybody's blog to increase your chances of winning! 

Now it's time to hop on over to Carisa's beautiful blog!  Here is the complete blog hop order in case you get lost:

Peggy

Kerri-----You are HERE!

Carisa

Bella

Nicole

Alice

Danielle

Cabio

Steph J

PaperWorks Co. Blog

Thank you so much for stopping by and enjoy the hop!

Kerri

Recipe Card 1:

Stamps: PWCO Nurse Abby, PTI Vintage Picnic

Paper:  PTI Aqua Mist, October Afternoon Modern Homemaker dp

Ink: SU Basic Black, Copics #R46, R27, R24, BG13, BG11, BG10, C1, C3, C5, E47, E25, E53, E000, E00, E11, R20

Accessories:  Rectangle Nestabilities, PTI Aqua Mist Button, Baker's Twine from RRR, Sewing Machine, Dimensionals

Recipe Card 2:

Stamps: PWCO Huggabear, PTI Blooming Button Bits

Paper:  SU Pink Pirouette, PTI Raspberry Fizz, Echo Park Paper Co. Little Girl dp

Ink:  SU Chocolate Chip, Copics V15, V12, V000, E35, E33, E31, RV17, RV13, C1, E33, YR23, Y23, Y11

Accessories: Square and Rectangle Nestabilities, Sewing Machine, Martha Stewart Lacey Heart Border Punch, Pearls, Dimensionals, PTI Raspberry Fizz Button, Baker's Twine from RRR, MFT Die-namics Flower Die

YNS Challenge #38~Make it Sparkle!

Hello!  It's time for a new Your Next Stamp Chalellenge, and this time the super talented, Wendy, has challenged us to Make it Sparkle!  We all love a little bit of bling, right?!

For my card I used this super adorable mermaid and starfish from the Happy Days Mermaid Set.  I added lots of Stardust Stickles and also gave her some rhinestone earrings.  I used dp from My Mind's Eye Fine & Dandy Tickled Pink along with some of my favorite Sheer Ruffle Edge White Ribbon by May Arts from the Really Reasonable Ribbon Store. 

We hope you'll play along with us, and as always we have two fabulous prizes up for grabs:

1. Winner – one lucky winner will be chosen by random.org to win $10 in YNS Stamp Bucks (to spend on YNS stamps) and the Winner Blinkie to proudly display on their blog!

2. Top Pick – one lucky entry, chosen by the YNS DT, will win $5 in YNS Stamp Bucks (to spend on YNS stamps) and the Top Pick Blinkie to proudly display on their blog! [NB You must use a YNS stamp on your creation to be eligible to win the Top Pick prize].

Thank you so much for stopping by today, and I hope you have a wonderful Wednesday!

Kerri
Recipe:
Stamps:  YNS Happy Days Mermaid
Paper:  PTI Aqua Mist, My Mind's Eye Fine & Dandy Tickled Pink
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics,
Accessories:  CB Tiny Bubbles EF, RRR Sheer Ruffle EdgeRibbon, Oval and Rectangle Nestabilities, Stardust Stickles, Dimensionals, Rhinestones, Sewing Machine, MS Doily Lace Border Punch

RRR Challenge #20~One For the Boys Sponsored by Dustin Pike!

Hello!  Well it's time for a new challenge on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog, and this time it's all about the boys!  We are so excited to have Dustin Pike from Doodle Dragon Studios as our sponsor for this challenge.  One random participant will win $5.00 to Doodle Dragon Studios, and another random participant will win a $10.00 gift certificate to the Really Reasonable Ribbon Store.  Definitely worth playing for, right?!

For my card I used one of the adorable dinos from the digi set Dino Birthday.  I just adore this dude!!!  I used dp from Echo Park Paper Co. Little Boy and some fabulous Red Jute String from RRR.  Bonnie has so many awesome colors to choose from!  Check them all out HERE!

We can't wait to see your masculine creations!  So, I just finished watching the final episode of the Bachelor!  I was soooooo excited, but WOW.  After the Final Rose was a little shocking!  What did you think? 

Kerri :)

Recipe:

Stamps:  Dustin Pike Digital Image Dino Birthday, Verve Big Wish

Paper:  SU Night of Navy, Echo Park Paper Co. Little Boy

Ink:  Copics, SU Night of Navy

Accessories:  RRR Red Jute String, Button, Circle Nestabilities, Sewing Machine, Dimensionals

PaperWorks Co. Monday Free For All!

Hello and happy Monday!  I hope you had a wonderful weekend!  This is the card I have posted on the PaperWorks Co. Blog today for Free For All Monday.  I used this SUPER ADORABLE image by Rachelle Anne Miller called Puddles of Fun.  Seriously, are they not the cutest duck family EVER!!!  I also used Bella's fabulous sketch this week~Sunday Sketch #73 and a combination of dp from Echo Park Paper Co. Sweet Summertime and A Walk in the Park which you can find HERE. 

I've been wanting to make some pinwheels, and thanks to my wonderful friends, Elena, I found this super simple tutorial!  Thanks, girl!  For the pinwheel sticks I used some Orange Mini Ric Rac from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  I'll be back tomorrow with a new challenge from Really Reasonable Ribbon!

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps:  PWCO/RAM Puddles of Fun

Paper:  SU Baja Breeze, Echo Park Paper Co. Sweet Summertime, A Walk in the Park

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, SU Baja Breeze

Accessories:  Brads, Sewing Machine, Nestabilities Labels 4, Ribbon, Orange Ric-Rac from Really Reasonable Ribbon, Martha Stewart Daisy Border Punch, Dimensionals

Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog Hop!

Hello!  It's the 13th of the month which means we are hopping along at Really Reasonable Ribbon to show you this month's GORGEOUS Ribbon Club Assortment!  This month is all about PURPLE!:

Hopefully you arrived here from Aphra's amazing blog, but if not then start at the beginning which is the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog.  I made a fun little gift set:

For my card I used this adorable image from the My Cute Stamps set Tea Party, some Best Creation Inc. Once Upon a Dream dp, and some GORGEOUS Grape Satin with Flowers Ribbon  and White Lace from the Ribbon Club.  The box was made with the Perfect Parcel Template from Perfect Presentation, and I used some of the beautiful White Checkered Satin from the Ribbon Club Assortment. 

Did you know that Really Reasonable Ribbon is having a Design Team Call?  You can check it out HERE.  Also, there is still time to enter the Organization Week Giveaways which you can read about HERE! 

Now it's time to hop on over to Connie's fabulous blog for some more eye candy:)  Thank you so much for stopping by and I hope you enjoy the hop!

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps:  My Cute Stamps Tea Party, PTI Delightful Dahlia

Paper:  SU Orchid Opulence, Bashful Blue, PTI Raspberry Fizz, Best Creation Inc. Once Upon a Dream dp

Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, SU Bashful Blue

Accessories:  RRR Ribbon Club Ribbon, Oval and Rectangle Nestabilities, Sewing Machine, PTI Impression Plate, CB Swiss Dots EF, MFT Die-namics Rolled Flower Die.

Ribbon Organization!

Hello and happy Saturday!  If you would like to see how I store all of my beautiful ribbon, please check out the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog today:)  I have lots of pictures! 

So last night my best friend and I went to see Wicked.  Her hubby was able to get us FREE tickets and we sat in the 8th row!  It was AMAZING!!!!  We both absolutely loved it!  I hope you have a wonderful weekend as well, and I'll be back tomorrow for the Really Reasonable Ribbon monthy Blog Hop! 

Kerri

Sugar and Spice...

Hello!  I wanted to play along with the Mojo Monday contest this week, and I've also been dying to ink up this new to me Verve set To the Moon~so CUTE!!!  I decided to make a baby girl card, and I used this fab Echo Park Paper Co. Little Girl dp.  I threw in a little stitching and some buttons, and called it complete!  Here is the sketch:

I also wanted to share a couple of pictures I took of my kiddos the other day.  This week in my photo class we are learning about Depth of Field, so I was trying to blur out the background:

Avery

Landon

Avery and Carson

Avery playing soccer (look at her out there with all of those boys, and she's faster than most of them too!)

I'm so glad I'm learning how to use my camera! 

One more thing before I go.  Really Reasonable Ribbon is dedicating this whole week to Ribbon Organization!  Every day one of the DT members is showing how they organize their ribbon, and there are also some AWESOME prizes up for grabs so make sure you check it out HERE!  I will have my organization post up on Saturday:)  Thank you so much for stopping by and have a wonderful day!

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps:  Verve To the Moon

Paper:  SU Pink Pirouette, Echo Park Paper Co. Little Girl

Ink:  Memento Rich Cocoa, SU Chocolate Chip, Copics

Accessories:  PTI Buttons, Circle, Lacey Circle and Square Nestabilities, MS Lacey Heart Border Punch, Sewing Machine, RRR Cotton Candy Baker's Twine, Dimensionals

Your Next Stamp New Release Blog Hop

Welcome to the Your Next Stamp March New Release BLOG HOP!

First off, I just want to wish Simonne (our WONDERFUL DT coordinator) a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY!!!  You know how much we love and appreciate you, girl!!!

We have some amazing new YNS stamps to show you today! These new stamps are available to buy right now from the Your Next Stamp store along with all your YNS favourites.


If you would like to participate in the hop and you didn't arrive here from Maureen's Blog,  please CLICK HERE to return to the start of the hop at Simonne’s blog, as you don't want to miss these fab new releases!


The hop starts today (8 March 2011 at 08:00 EST) and ends on 11 March 2011 at midnight EST.


As always here at Your Next Stamp, we have a wonderful prize for you to win! One lucky winner will be drawn at random from the links in the linky list to receive a surprise package of new release stamps!


You will see that every stop along the hop has a linky list - this is the SAME linky list posted on every blog, so that you can enter the prize draw from any stop along the hop (although we hope you will visit every blog!). The linky will update itself on everyone's blog when a link is entered - how cool is that? Please remember to only enter your name ONCE into the linky list during the hop - you do NOT need to enter your name at every stop and multiple entries will be removed. It's not a requirement for you to comment at every stop along the hop to be eligible to be entered into the prize draw, but the DT would sure love to hear what you think of our new release creations!


Karen is also running a special 10% off promotion from today until 14 March 2011. Just enter the code YNSMARCH when checking out to apply your 10% discount. There are also some FANTASTIC special offers and promotions running over at the YNS store at the moment, so once you've finished the hop be sure to hop on over and check out the clearance sections: 35% off selected stamps - 50% off selected stamps - 60% off selected bare rubber stamps - 35% off selected embellishments - 35% off selected DP sampler packs. WOW! What a great time to grab a bargain!


For my first blog hop creation I have used this super adorable image called Ellie's Kitty:

Oh my goodness, so CUTE, Right?!  The dp is Echo Park Paper Co. Be Mine (so glad I finally broke down and bought some:) and the layout is the February Jen's Sketch For You To Try which I just had to use again.  I also used some FAB Ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon~ 1.5 inch Black Gingham, Black with White Stitches, and Black Licorice Baker's Twine.  Here's a peek at the inside:

I computer generated the sentiment and cut it out with a Labels Four Nestie.  For my next project I used the new Dale Designs Sheep:

I paired this cutie with some Echo Park Paper Co. Little Girl dp and the Viva La Verve March 2011 Week 2 Sketch.  I used some Sheer Ruffle Edge White Ribbon by May Arts from Really Reasonable Ribbon and the PTI Cloud Die to complete my project.

Here is a complete blog hop list in hopping order:

Simonne Clay
Peggy Toole {Guest Designer}
Crystal Irwin
Maureen Wong
Kerri Michaud
Dana Joy
Wendy Ramlakhan
Jenny Suchin
Beth Ranney-Thomas
Diana Genario
Chris Olsen
Karen Dedman

So now it's time for you to hop on over to Dana's Blog as she is the next stop on our hop, but I'd love it if you left me a comment before you go!


Thanks so much for hopping with us today! I hope you enjoy our new release!

Hugs,
Kerri

Spring Rain

Hello and happy Monday!  I hope your week is off to a great start:)  Mondays on the PaperWorks Co. Blog are called Free For All Mondays.  Today I have a fun spring card to share using this adorable image from the A Day in the Life of Abigail C. Collection called Singing in the Rain.  She's just too CUTE!  I used more Echo Park Paper Co. Springtime dp and this week's The Sweet Stop Sketch Challenge #98 for my layout. 

I'll be back tomorrow for the Your Next Stamp new release blog hop!  You won't want to miss these darling spring images!   Thank you so much for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your day!

Kerri

Recipe:

Stamps:  PWCO/ A Day in the Life of Abigail C. Singing in the Rain

Paper:  PTI White, Aqua Mist, Lavender Moon, Echo Park Paper Co. Springtime

Ink:  Copics, PTI Aqua Mist

Accessories:  Square Nestabilities, PTI Lavender Moon Ribbon, Kaisercraft Pearls, Sewing Machine, Dimensionals, EK Success Daisy Chain Punch, Stardust Stickles

Easter Treat Bag

Hello and happy Saturday!  This is the project I have on the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog today.  I haven't ordered any Whipper Snapper Designs images in a while, and couldn't resist some of their new spring images:)  This one is called Bunny Wannabe~so stinkin' CUTE!  I stamped the image twice and cut out the chick for some dimension.  I used probably my very favorite template from Perfect Presentation called Bag It Up.  It's just the perfect size to hold little treats and I'm dying to fill this one up with some jelly beans:)  The ribbon is some GORGEOUS Yellow Corsage Ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon.  This ribbon ties the most beautiful bows and is sooooo inexpensive!!!  Check out all of the pretty colors HERE! 

Well my daughter has her first soccer game of the spring this morning.  Go Dragons!  I hope you have a wonderful weekend, and thank you so much for stopping by!

Kerri
Recipe:
Stamps:  WSD Bunny Wannabe, SU Teeny Tiny Wishes
Paper:  PTI Plum Pudding, Echo Park Paper Co. Springtime
Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics, PTI Aqua Mist
Accessories:  Sewing Machine, Circle Nestabilities, Dimensionals, RRR Yellow Corsage Ribbon, PP Bag It Up Template