FairyBlossoms & Life

Fabu-News and birthday wishes!!

Hello sugarbunnies!!

Today I have very exciting things to share with you so please bear with me - I'll probably ramble on and on (like usual!) but I promise it'll be worth it!!

Okay, I'll start with the eye candy! I couldn't wait to share this stinkin' adorable card I made using my new Fred Bear In Flight stamp from MFT!

 

OH do you just love this cutie or what??? I am so in love with this stamp - he is so much fun to color!!

I made this card for my beautiful, gorgeous little mama's boy who is turning 11 years old today (gasp!!) !! Can you believe it??  I am terribly proud of him and so incredibly blessed that he is the biggest thorn on my side, and I wouldn't have it any other way!!  sniff..my little doodlebug is all grown up!!

okay, I'll spare you my waterworks and move onto my card for now!!  I colored Fred the Bear using Copic Markers, and all of my patterned paper is from the Just Chillin' collection from Making Memories.  I just love this paper, I've been hoarding it for ages, it's absolutely delish - especially for boys, definitely cool and very "grown-up" of course!! 

The three gorgeous ribbons I added on my cards are all inspired by this week's Wednesday Stamp Club challenge, "A Trio of Ribbons".  Are you kidding me?? did someone say ribbon?? yeah, sign me up for sure!!  I also used sketch challenge SC287 for my layout, so I doubled up on my challenges today! whoo-hoo!!

Speaking of challenges...I'm thrilled to finally be able to share some very exciting news!!

I am so honored and tickled-pink to have been invited to be a part of the My Favorite Things' Challenge Team!  whoo-hoo!! 

As you may know, I am absolutely in love with playing along with MFT's Wednesday Stamp Club, so this is such a thrill - OH, and just wait until you see who I get to stamp with!!  eeek!! somebody pinch me!! 

You MUST check out Kim's Blog for the ultra-exciting announcements she is sharing today!!

I'm so happy to be a part of the MFT Team and I hope you'll join me every Wednesday for some super-stampy challenge fun!!

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Hugs!!

Stamps: Fred Bear In Flight from My Favorite Things

Paper: Just Chillin' from Making Memories,  Choice White CS, Kraft and Sahara Sand CS from SU!, Smokey Slate CS from Gina K.

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black.

Accessories: MM Metal Brads, Grommet from SU!, Twill and Aqua ribbon from SU!, Orange ribbon from Taylored Expressions, Copic Markers, Sewing Machine, Thread.

Birthday Piggies!

Hello doodlebugs!!

I hope your week is off to a fab start!!  I managed to sneak in some time to stamp this afternoon and I immediately grabbed my Udderly Sweet Stamp Set!  I cannot put this set down I swear, I just think it's so stinkin' cute - besides, who doesn't need to have extra birthday cards on hand??  Especially when they have cute little piggies and cuppies like this one!! 

 

Can you stand such "udderly" cute characters?? (sorry - I had to! I crack myself up, what can I say )...  Anyhoo, I used this week's SFYTT for my card layout, and I just had to use more of my yummy goodies from the Udderly Sweet Project Pantry kit!  I just love having everything coordinated and ready to go! It makes my card-making so much more fun, not to mention a whole lot easier!! 

I colored my cuppie and his crew using Copic markers, and then added some walnut distress ink to my panels.  I added one of these adorable gingham flowers to finish off my bow - aren't they delish??? 

Thanks for visiting today!  I am off to work on some super-fun stuff I an sharing in the next few days, so stay tuned!!  I'm also going to attempt to drag my hubby to see Eclipse at midnight!! I know I'm pushing my luck since he's probably not going to take too kindly to being trampled by screeching 13-year-olds, but just I don't think I can wait any longer!!  it's a sickness.. Edward calls

smooches!!

Ingredients:

Stamp Sets: Udderly Sweet by Taylored Expressions.

Paper: ALL Patterned Paper and Cardstock used are from the Udderly Sweet Project Pantry kit.

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Ranger Distress Ink in Vintage Photo and Walnut.

Accessories: Copic Markers, Ribbon from Udderly Sweet Project Pantry kit, Glue Dots, Foam Squares, Green Gingham flower, and Green Candy Dots from Taylored Expressions.

Swimming in Style!

Hiya Sugarbunnies!!

Did’ya miss me?? I have totally missed sharing fun stuff the past few days, unfortunately my little one has been sick, and pairing that up along with the end of the school year - life has been really hectic! Very little playtime for me, that’s for sure!

In between cooling little foreheads though, I was able to sneak in a little teeny-bikini action!

I am sooo loving this Hangin’ Out at the Beach stamp set, though I warn you, it’s highly addictive!! (Especially once that song gets stuck in your head! lol..)

So I wanted to make a fun and beachy card using not so typically "summer" colors, so I decided to use the patterned paper and cardstock from my Pet’s Place Project Pantry Kit. I just love how the gorgeous patterned paper in this kit can be so perfect for a fashionable & trendy summer card! 

Don't you just want to wear this adorable bikini or what?? Well, I would looove to wear it but I think I’d scar my neighbors for life if I did that, so I’m going to stick to using it on my cards!! lol..

I stamped my bikini using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and I also stamped a second layer onto patterned paper so that I could “double” it up using foam squares. To make my card layout I used Sketch Challenge SC286, and I added some white gel pen dots and some paper-piercing just to "brighten up" the background, and my image panel a bit.

To finish up my card I added this yummy & so deliciously bright Orange Crush Silk Ribbon. OH MY GAWD..This ribbon is absolutely glorious – you have to just touch it, trust me the picture does not do it justice, and I for one, am thrilled that the TE store has it in several yummy colors, and you'll be happy to know they are ALL making their merry way to me shortly. If you’re a ribbon “Connoisseur” like moi, you know that great ribbon makes a girl happy just by looking at it – what can I tell ya, it’s a sickness!

Anyhoo, I hope you play around with all your different patterns and colors! Don’t be afraid to try new combos, and mixing and matching your Project Pantry Kits is loads of fun! (The best part is, you'll use your goodies!!) Remember, there’s always more new yummy stuff to play with!

Thanks for stopping by today, and have a fabulous day!!

Squooshie Hugs!!

Alex

Ingredients:

Stamp Sets: Hangin' Out at the Beach by Taylored Expressions.

Paper:  ALL Patterned Paper and Cardstock is from the Pet's Place Project Pantry kit.

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black.  Ranger Distress Ink in Vintage Photo and Walnut.

Accessories: Copic Markers, Orange Crush Ribbon, Glue Dots, Foam Squares, White Gel pen, Orange KaiserCraft Rhinestones.

Mud Chickie

Hello doodlebugs!

I had some time to play yesterday and I HAD to share this new little cutie I scooped up with MFT's June release - oh she is sooooo cute!!!

HOW freakin' adorable is she?? If you haven't seen her yet, she is from the Mud Buddies stamp set from My Favorite Things.  I used Jen's SFYTT from last week, and paired it up with this week's Wednesday Stamp Club challenge from MFT for my card.

My little muddy girl is colored using Copics, and I even added a little rhinestone button to her overalls - how cute is that??  I used some of MFT's delicious new lace trim which was part of the Earth Girl VIP bundle (LOVE it!!)  My flower is from prima and the little epoxy brad is from Basic Grey.

Do you love it?? I sure hope so - now I'm off to get myself busy 'cause I got lots more new stuff to play with!

Have a happy stampy day!!

Alex

Stamps: Mud Buddies from My Favorite Things

Paper: Garden Variety from Cosmo Cricket,  Choice White CS, Kraft and Chocolate Chip CS from SU!, Sand CS from Bazzill

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black,Ranger Distress Ink in Vintage Photo and Walnut.

Accessories: Prima Newspaper Flower, Epoxy Brad from Basic Grey, Gina K. Neutral Buttons, Lace Trim from MFT, Copic Markers, Taylor's Tiny Twinkles Rhinestones

June Subscriber Key Ingredients

Hello Sugarbunnies!!

I am back today showing off what I made using this month's Key Ingredients Kit! 

As you may know these particular monthly kits are *exclusive* to subscribers, but don't worry, if you're not already subscribed, you can still snag the fabu goodies in this month's kit, simply by singing up, and it will be shipped to you "speedy-quick" (a la Junie B. Jones)!!

So lately I have been pulling at my hair trying to come up with fun little thank you gifts for the teachers and the office staff at Nick's school, so when I got this month's kit I just KNEW that it was just what I needed for some fun cards and gifts!  

This kit is perfectly coordinated and features October Afternoon patterned paper paired with coordinating yummy buttons, flower cut-outs, ribbon, and tons of cardstock - absolutely delish!! you'll love everything in it, and besides, who doesn't need a flashy new purse for summer??

UGH, could you just spit at the sheer adorableness?? (yes, that's a word)  I totally went all Kate Spade on this one.  I had gotten the instructions to make this little purse from Becky Roberts eons ago, and I finally had the purrrfect "ingredients" to make it, just the way I wanted it!!  Look at all these patterns!! sheer heaven I tell ya!  I basically just pieced together some of the patterns in the kit and stitched them up to give it that "patchwork" look.  I made the adorable flower embellishment in the pocket using some of the different flower cut-outs, and topped it using one of the buttons in the kit.  I finished it all up by adding some distress ink, and voila! 

Oh but wait!!  That's not all! I then used a few more goodies from my Kit to make a few simple cards to package up in my bag!

Aren't they gorgeous (and easy to put together!!)  For my card on the left I used one of the verses from my new Summer Afternoon stamp set, and punched out three circles from the patterned papers and embellished them using buttons from the kit.  For my card in the center and the one on the right, I used sentiments from my Hangin' Out at the Beach set, along with some fun ribbon and more of these adorable blooms from the kit.  Super easy, but SOOO cute!

I just love it! I'm not so sure how I'm going to part with it!! Lucky for me, there is plenty more of everything in this awesome kit, so I can easily whip up a couple more of these sets!! 

Did you know that every month there is an inspiration gallery of projects made by the Baker's Dozen using only items in that month's kit??   You can browse June's gallery HERE.  How's that for knowing you can easily recreate any of the projects you see, and you'll have everything you need right at your fingertips! 

For me, one of the things I love most about these kits, is that I can grab my kit and get crafty anywhere without having to worry about finding matching ribbon or cute embellishments -  they're already included!! and together with Taylor's monthly challenge and gallery, even if my mojo takes a little vacation I can just take a peek at the gallery and start creating! 

This month Taylor has an awesome promotion for both new and current subscribers, that I am just SOOO excited about:

Starting today though the 19th, anyone who purchases a 6 month subscription, renews a 6 month subscription, or extends their current subscription for 6 months will receive a FREE stamp set designed by Taylor! The stamp set will be exclusive to subscribers and sent out upon completion of your 6 month subscription. YAY!!  I am so excited about this, and since I already have a subscription, I will definitely be extending it to make sure I get that stamp set!!!

(BTW, a 6-month subscription is just $23.95 a month and shipping is included!! how cool is that??!!)

Anyhoo, now you must visit my fellow Baker's Dozen chicks to see the yummy goodness they created using this month's kit!

Karen Motz
Jeanie Witmer
Carolina Buchting
Jackie Pedro
Sankari Wegman

and of course, Taylor VanBruggen!

This month we have an extra-special blog hop going on because some of our current Key Ingredients Subscribers are playing along with us!!! How fun is that?? Please visit these lovely ladies for lots of inspiration using their very own monthly kits!!

Rosie Hughes: http://lovemycraftroom.blogspot.com
Candace Mitchell: http://candid-candace.blogspot.com
Lisa Hjulberg: http://lisahjulberg.blogspot.com
Stacey Schafer: http://stampinwithstacey.blogspot.com
Cassie Trask: http://cassietrstamping.blogspot.com
Colleen Begley: http://colleenscreativecorner.blogspot.com
JoAnn Valderama: http://joboogie.typepad.com
Tracy Clemente: http://www.eatsleepstamp.typepad.com

Thank you so much for visiting today!! I hope you have a fun day hopping and shopping!!

Smooches,

Alex

Ingredients:

Stamp Sets: Summer Afternoon, Hangin' Out at the Beach by Taylored Expressions.

Paper:  ALL Patterned Paper and Cardstock used is from the June Key Ingredients Subscription Kit.

Ink: SU! Basic Brown, Ranger Distress Ink in Vintage Photo and Walnut.

Accessories: All Ribbon buttons, and flower blooms are included June Key Ingredients Subscription Kit, Glue Dots, Foam Squares, Sewing Machine, Thread, Circle Nestabilities Dies, Sticky Tape, bronze brads, purse pattern designed by Becky Roberts.

Saucy Sunday!

HI everyone!!

Thanks for joining us for Taylor's Birthday celebration yesterday!!! and wouldn't you know it but there's another birthday in the house today!!  Our super-saucy Karen Motz is also celebrating, so I have to give her a shout-out too:

Happy Birthday Karen!!

(I gave her a redhead just for some added ooomph!!)tee-hee..

Okay so let's get to my card for today:

 

This is the card I made for Karen - isn't it cuuuute??  I totally had to use my Udderly Sweet Cuppie set again, and who says cuppie can't have a HOT pink tractor??  I colored my cuppie using Copic Markers and added lots of Rhinestones to bling up his ride - check out those rims!!  

The patterned Paper I used is from my *totally* favorite Basic Grey Green at Heart collection - I cannot stop using this paper, the colors are just toooo gorgeous for words!!! For my sketch I used TSG58, which was designed my Miss Jodi herself and I loove it, definitely will be using it again!

I hope you like my little stylin' cuppie - thanks for visiting today!!

Have a Saucy Sunday lovebugs!!

Alex

Ingredients:

Stamp Sets: Udderly Sweet by Taylored Expressions.

Paper: Patterned Paper from Basic Grey Green at Heart collection, Green Cardstock is from the Udderly Sweet Project Pantry kit, Choice Snow White Cardstock.

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black.

Accessories: Old Olive grosgrain ribbon, Copic Markers, Glue Dots, Foam Squares, Circle and Blossom Nestabilities Dies, Rhinestones.

Happy Birthday Taylor!!!

Surprise!!

It's Taylor's Birthday and we are throwing her a Birthday Blog Hop Party and we hope you'll join us too!!  

Here is the card I made for Taylor!!

I used my Garden Party Critters and Garden Party Blooms to make my card, and as you know both of these stamp sets were designed by Taylor - they are fun, classy and fabulous, much like Taylor herself!!
Happy Birthday Taylor!!

Please stop by Taylor's blog to leave her some Birthday wishes!! If you want to play along with us by making her a card too and posting it on your blog, be sure to share your link so we can leave you some love too!! 

Enjoy some more eye candy please visit the rest of Taylor's Birthday Party crew!!:

Alice Wertz
Carolina Buchting
Charmaine Ikach
Donna Baker
Jackie Pedro
Jami Sibley
Jenn Balcer
Jodi Collins
Karen Giron
Karen Motz
Lisa Hjulberg
Lori Craig
Melissa Sauls
Monika Davis 
Nancy McKinney
Rachel Sztonyk
Sandra MacLean
Sankari Wegman
Sharon Harnist
Sherrie Siemens

 Thank you for joining me on this fun occasion and have fun partying it up!!

Hugs,

Alex

Ingredients:

Stamp Sets: Garden Party Blooms and Garden Party Critters by Taylored Expressions.

Paper: ALL Patterned Paper and Cardstock used are from the TE May Key Ingredients Subscriber kit.

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Ranger Distress Ink in Vintage Photo and Walnut.

Accessories: Copic Markers, Ribbon from Taylored Expressions, Glue Dots, Foam Squares, Oval Nestabilities Dies, Die-Namics grass die from MFT.

Farm Fresh Lovin'

Hello Lovebugs!!

I am rushing to get some end of the year Teacher gifts done so I am runnin' a little ragged lately still, I have been sneaking in some playing time with my Udderly Sweet stamp set!! Can't help it - I just love it!! Take this image for one...

How stinkin' cute is this??  as soon as I saw this stamp I wanted to watercolor it - not sure why, but it just seems so perfect for nice soft colors!!  The cardstock, ribbon and Patterned paper I used are from my Udderly Sweet Project Pantry Kit, and those too-cute-for-words Gingham Flowers are from the TE store.  Aren't they cuuute? They have them in different colors too, but don't tell anyone because I need to buy more for hoarding.. (greedy much??).  OH they are just heavenly!!

I am totally loving playing with my watercolors again!  It feels like going back to basics if that makes any sense! lol..

Well thanks for visiting today, I have more fun stuff to share with you so stop by again soon!

Smoooochiiies!

Alex

Ingredients:

Stamp Sets: Udderly Sweet by Taylored Expressions.

Paper: ALL Patterned Paper and Cardstock used are from the Udderly Sweet Project Pantry kit.

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Ranger Distress Ink in Vintage Photo and Walnut.

Accessories: Watercolor Crayons, Ribbon from Udderly Sweet Project Pantry kit, Glue Dots, Foam Squares, Oval Nestabilities Dies, Large Scallop Die-Namics and Cork from MFT, Caramel Gingham flowers from Taylored Expressions

SewFashionable Dress Card Pattern

Happy Sunday loves!! I'm baaack!!   I've been spending some time this weekend on my hiney catching up on stuff I've been meaning to do, (um.. no, not cleaning!!) so instead, I have another pattern to share today! 

This one is also from a project I did using one of the fabulous Taylored Expressions Key Ingredients kits, and you can see the original post HERE.

Here is a picture of the Dress Card:

and you can download the pattern:

Download dresspattern.pdf (2319.6K)

or here:

This pattern is to scale so make sure your printer's settings are at 100%.  Finished card size fits in a standard A2 envelope. 

Enjoy!!

Alex

Bone Tote Pattern

Hi sugarbunnies!

As promised! I now have the pattern for the Doggie Bone Tote available for you to download!  

This is the picture of the Bone Tote if you missed it:

and you can read my original post with list of ingredients HERE. 

You can download the pattern with instructions here:

Download BoneTote.pdf (7823.5K)

or on this site in case it's not working for you!

I hope you like it!  Please keep in mind it's a little rough around the edges, meaning I wont be drawing blueprints for skyscrapers any time soon, but hey, it's the thought that counts right??

Have fun!!

Alex