Wednesday, July 29, 2015

simon says stamp/anything goes-love this

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What day is it?  teehehehehe....YEP you guessed it, it is hump day and that means it is time for the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge. This weeks challenge is a fan favorite it is an A/G challenge. I cannot wait to see what you create....have fun!

Don't forget every week at Simon Says Stamp we give away a $50 voucher...woohoo...definitely worth playing for!

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Well, it is an A/G week and I know you luv that....any design, colors, stamps, anything goes...YAY! I have had such fun with my card today, using Ranger watercolor paper and adding some distressed inks, luv the look of ink splatter and the fun and unique design you achieve each time! I so luv the sweet Penny Black stamp set, great for cards, planners, and project life. I can't wait to see what you create! Add a little glimmer to your life...sparkle & shine!

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as you see it: sketch/#97
jugs: inspiration photo/jugs303 

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Monday, July 27, 2015

mojo monday/mojo408-summertime


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I luv tall & skinny week at the mojo Monday Blog, do you? It is so fun to make these darlin sized cards, I luv being able to put them in a business sized envelop...you can dress the envie up if you find it boring...*grin*.  I have used the color combo from the color throwdown, so luv these colors.....just gorgeous! I have used the Verve flourished tag die...LUV IT....and the sweet flowers from the set Surely Goodness. I colored them with my ZIG markers...luv these, I do believe I have finally found a marker I can use...YAY! Lots of ufn with this one...I can't wait to see what you create. Add a little glimmer to your life....sparkle & shine!

color throwdown: colors/ctd352
friday mashup: fm218
mojo monday: sketch/mojo408

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Saturday, July 25, 2015

hello summer


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A fun little card using the Simon Says Stamp card kit, the stamps and the puffy stickers are from the kit...sooo cute! I have embossed the sweet little green circles and then went back and used my white sharpie(totally luv my white sharpie) to add the smaller white dots on top. I was inspired by the SCS inspiration challenge today, IC503...hope you play along with us. Add a little glimmer to your life...sparkle & shine!

freshly made sketches: sketch/fm196
scs: ic503
word art wednesday: anything uplifting goes #193

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Friday, July 24, 2015

final week of my birthday month giveaway



WOW...what fun I have had, thanks for making my birthday month very special! Giving to others always makes me smile...so thank you! This is the final week of my giveaway, I will announce this weeks winner on July 31. This week is another $10 gift card from Simon Says Stamp...whoop, whoop...let's party, shall we? This week leave a comment and share with me your birthday and your favorite birthday treat. My birthday is July 29 and my favorite treat is chocolate cupcakes with lots of buttercream icing....hmmmmm, yummy! add a little glimmer to your life....sparkle & shine!

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winner



hello friends, the third winner of one of $10 gift cards from Simon Says Stamp it is Laurie Unger! It was nice to know I am in good company as far as my creating supplies...we all want new stuff, right? Thanks for sharing, I have added a few things to my list after readings all of yours...lol. Now head over to this weeks giveaway here and comment for your chance at winning another $10 gift card from Simon Says StampAdd a little glimmer in your life....sparkle & shine!

Happy Birthday month! thanks for the invite! I'm wishing those watercolor brush markers that are all the rage right now end up in my craft room soon!

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Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Simon Says Stamp/AG-all the best

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Welcome to the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge, it is an A/G week....you gotta luv that! The design team is using products from Pretty Pink Posh.

Don't forget every week at Simon Says Stamp we give away a $50 voucher...woohoo...definitely worth playing for!

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I have played along with a couple of challenges, they are listed below. I have used one of the three awesome border dies from Pretty Pink Posh.....I luv these! The darlin silver hearts are from Pretty Pink Posh too, these are soooo cute.....would be great for a shaker card if you like those. I can't wait to see what you create this week! Add a little glimmer to your life....sparkle & shine!

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retro sketches: sketch/rs173
tag you're it: #26


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Monday, July 20, 2015

mojo monday/mojo407-on a journey


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I have created a quick card for the mojo monday sketch using the I am collection of die cuts, luv some of the sweet images and words in the packet! I added a little stickles to the heart and ink splatter in the corner...I luv using ink spatter..so much fun! Be sure to stop by the other mojo makers blogs and see what they have created. Add a little glimmer to your life....sparkle & shine!

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jugs: colors/jugs302
mojo monday:sketch/mojo 407


Sunday, July 19, 2015

summertime happiness


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I have used the super sweet simon says stamp August card kit, I so luv this fun and colorful kit. The heart is in the stamp set called, flip flop season...so adorable! The entire card is based mainly on the sweet paper collection from simple stories, it is in the kit. The happiness arrow is from the summertime pillow puffs from october afternoon. Add a little glimmer to your life...sparkle & shine! 

match this sketch: sketch/#81
stampin royalty: inspiration photo/#286

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you are a lifesaver


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Have you heard about the new Simon Says Stamp release? I am so luvin all the colors of inks....WOW! I have used the sweet splashing waves die cuts...such a cute sets of waves...there are so many possibilities. I cut them using watercolor paper and then sponged them with the new high dive ink and added stickles...sooo fun! I colored the fun little boat with my Zig clean color makers and placed it at a tiny tilt of the crashing waves....soooo much and sooo cute! Add a little glimmer to your life....sparkle & shine!

cas(e) this sketch: sketch/cts132
tgif: brand new item...simon high dive ink and splashing waves dies/tgifc12


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Saturday, July 18, 2015

happy birthday


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I have YOU heard? Skipping Stones Design has reopened, I cannot tell you how excited I am for Heather....YAY. I have shared a card using some of her original stamps...there are NEW ones to come, so be on the look out! I have used several different stamp sets, be sure to check them out....links below. A little embossing paste and my NEW favorite Zig clean color markers used for coloring the sweet butterflies complete this super easy CAS card....aren't those butterflies adorable? Add a little glimmer to your life...sparkle & shine!


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colour me: colors/cmcc80
freshly made sketches: sketch/fm195


third week my birthday month giveaway


It is the third week of my month long birthday celebration and I am giving away gifts to YOU my friends and followers! I feel so very blessed, I have so much to be thankful for and want to share. I will be posting a new giveaway on July 18, and 25, the winners will be posted on July 24, and 31. Each week I will be giving away a $10 gift card to Simon Says Stamp...whoop, whoop...let's party, shall we? I realized I did not share either week what my favorites are.....from week one, my favorite color combo is anything with aqua/blue green/teal, I really luv it paired with black. My favorite card to create is anything specific for a certain person. I also luv making cards with hearts. 
This week leave a comment and share with me a new creating toy that you have to have or have already gotten. I have several.....I want the Misit, Big Shot Plus, and a Canon Rebel. I have gotten the entire collection of Zig Clean Color Markers and the add ons....I luv them!  add a little glimmer to your life....sparkle & shine!

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WINNER



hello friends, I am back with the second winner of one of $10 gift cards from Simon Says Stamp it is Karen Ashbrook It was so much fun learning what everyones favorite card to create. I realized I did not share either week what my favorites are.....from week one, my favorite color combo is anything with aqua/blue green/teal, I really luv it paired with black. My favorite card to create is anything specific for a certain person. I also luv making cards with hearts. Now head over to this weeks giveaway here and comment for your chance at winning another $10 gift card from Simon Says StampAdd a little glimmer in your life....sparkle & shine!


I like making thank you cards because I like to make people feel appreciated. Karen x
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Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Simon Says Get In Shape-Happy Birthday

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It is Wednesday and the means it is time for another awesome challenge from Simon Says Stamp. This weeks challenge is Get In Shape, we want to see any shape card except for square or rectangle. The design team is showcasing items from the amazing Lawn Fawn...WOW, what amazing die and stamps they have to offer!

Don't forget every week at Simon Says Stamp we give away a $50 voucher...woohoo...definitely worth playing for!

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I took a tag shaped die and cut two pieces, and scored the back piece so that is folds and the tag can stand alone. Another picture is below. I have used the sweet Lawn Fawn set called Birthday Tags, super cute! I used the sweet banner stamp and made a ongoing banner, so cute! I colored it with Zig clean color makers and then went over with a Wink of Stella glimmer pen. I added ink splatter, party squiggles, and sequins to scream...party...how fun! Be sure to stop by the other design teams blogs and check out what they have created. Add a little glimmer to your life...sparkle & shine!

as you see it: colors/aysi95

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Monday, July 13, 2015

mojo monday/mojo406-be a good one

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welcome to Monday and my take on the Mojo Monday sketch, which I turned...surprise, surprise...teeehehe. I have used the sentiment from the Verve set sparkly dreams, it is from the latest release. I used the colors from The Color Throwdown, a gorgeous combo, but I struggled with them today. Be sure to stop by the Mojo Monday Blog and see what the other mojo makers created, they are sure to inspire. Add a little glimmer to your life....sparkle & shine!



color throwdown: colors/ctd350
mojo monday: sketch/mojo406


Sunday, July 12, 2015

oh la la


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I could not be happier to share that Skipping Stones Designs has reopened....how exciting is that? I have used that super cute stamp set called, cupcake cutie...luv the fun sentiments! I used grunge 1 and 2 for the ink splatters....totally luv both of these sets....some really cool designs. I had such fun playing with these sets, stop by the blog and check out the SALE...buy 3 get 1 FREE...whoop, whoop! Add a little glimmer to your life....sparkle & shine!


colour me: colors/cmcc79
freshly made sketches: sketch/fm194