FairyBlossoms & Life

TSG - Preview Day Three Blog Hop - Seasons Greetings!

Happy Thanksgiving doodlebugs!!

Can you believe you get to check out some turkey, stuffing, pie AND new stamps today?? How lucky are we??  

I hope you started your voyage at the TSG Blog - if so, make yourself at home   'cause you're right on track!!  if not, be sure to start on over there, so you can get all the fabu-details on the stamp set being previewed today!!

Today I'm sharing a little peek at the gorgeous projects the Trendsetters have put together using today's extra-special stamp set!!

Our Seasons Greetings stamp set is an absolute MUST have!  If you're like me, and you haven't gotten gotten around to making your Holiday cards yet, don't despair! these beautiful images designed by the lovely Chris Dark will make you fall in love and start creating, I promise!! Take a peek at what's in store for you today:

 
I have to say I'm a huge fan of this "vintage/country" style of images...not to mention I love that this stamp set is a mix of elegant and cute!!  (it's nice to have choices for different styles in ONE set right??)

Well, how would you like to win this lovely stamp set???  All you have to do is go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their Season's Greeting Blog Hop Challenge post.  After you've left some love all along the way, head back to the TSG Blog and add your name to the Mr. Linky at the bottom of the Blog Hop Challenge post, where a random winner will be chosen on Saturday, Nov. 27 during the Release Party Chat!! Easy right??

Your next stop on this Seasons Greeting hop is Angela's blog, so have yourself some fun!! 

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!

MFTWSC11242010 - Thankful for You!!

*This is my second post for today, so please scroll down just a tad for my TSG Blog Hop Challenge post!*

Happy Wednesday Stamp Club lovebugs!! 

I'm so excited about this week's challenge from My Favorite Things!  This is of course, the perfect time for all of us to share what we're most thankful for, and to share the fun projects we've created especially for this Thanksgiving Holiday so that's what this week's challenge is all about!!  Easy right?? 

All you have to do is create a card or project that showcases what you're most thankful for, and/or share your handcrafted Thanksgivng table decorations, or favors!  It's an easy and fun challenge so I hope you play along! Don't forget you can win $15.00 in MFT big bucks to spend on some goodies! Please upload your creation to SCS using keyword MFTWSC11242010 for a chance to win!!

I decided to make some little teacher gifts that can certainly double as place settings or table decorations!

Isn't this delish?? I was so happy with the way they turned out and they were super easy and quick to make!!

I started out by cutting a 2 1/2" band of Kraft CS, and I distressed it up a bit around the edges & inked it all up so it was nice and grungy (my favorite of course!!)  I stamped and cut out my Grateful Sentiment using my Die-namics Framed Greetings Die and Stamp Set, which is just perfect for a simple project like this!!  I then cut out my tree and leaves using my Die-namics Sheltering Tree & Leaf Trio, and added them all over to embellish my band!  I sponged my tree and leaves using VIntage Photo Distress Ink, and gave my leaves some dimension by folding them using my bone folder.  I finished up my candle by adding a couple of cinnamon sticks and a bit of linen twine and voila!  Easy and so cute (all mosdesty aside of course!!)

I am so looking forward to seeing your creations, so I hope you play along with us this week!!  Please head on over to Kim's Blog any time after 11:00AM EST to check out the fabulous and inspiring creations from the rest of the MFT Challenge Team!

Thanks for stopping by!!

TSG - Preview Day Two Blog Hop - Penguin Pals!!

Happy Wednesday sugarbunnies!!

Welcome back for Day Two of the There She Goes Blog Hop Challenge!!

If you arrived here from the TSG Blog, you're right on track!!   if not, be sure to start on over there, so you can find out the fabulous NEWS in store for you today along with all of the details on the stamp set being previewed today!!

I'm back today to show you a quick peek at the gorgeous projects the Trendsetters are sharing with you today!!

Today you get to feast your eyes on "Penguin Pals", and this has to be the cutest little critter set I've seen in a long time - I just know you're going to love it too!! here's a quick look at these adorable images:

See what I mean??  eeeek!!  How fun are these cuties?? 

I know you wanna win this stamp set right?  well it's pretty easy - all you have to do is go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on the Penguin Pals Blog Hop Challenge post.  After you've left some love all along the way, head back to the TSG Blog and add your name to the Mr. Linky at the bottom of the Blog Hop Challenge post, where a random winner will be chosen on Saturday, Nov. 27 during the Release Party Chat!! Easy right??

Off you go then!! Hop over to Angela's blog to continue your little "penguin hop-along!

Thanks for stopping by and have a fabulous day!!

TSG - Preview Day One Blog Hop Challenge!

Happy Tuesday lovebugs!!

Welcome to Day One of the There She Goes Blog Hop Challenge!!

If you arrived here from the TSG Blog, welcome!! if not, be sure to take start on over there, so you can find out the whole scoop on the stamp sets being previewed today!!

I have the honor of showing you a quick peek at the gorgeous projects the Trendsetters will be showing you along the way!

First up is Just for You!

This adorable set is not only a MUST have for the upcoming holidays but what I absolutely LOVE is that you can use this all year long!! (who doesn't love that??)

Next up is Wrapped in Joy:

No how stinkin' cute is this??  I am absolutely in love with these adorable images!  If you love girlie and you love coloring this is for you!! (and sooo me!!), and again - these images are perfect for year-round use, so enjoy!!

Now, I know you want to win these stamp sets right??

It's super easy!!  All you have to do is go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on the Just For You/Wrapped In Joy Blog Hop Challenge post!  After you've left some love all along the way, head back to the TSG Blog and add your name to the Mr. Linky at the bottom of the Blog Hop Challenge post, where a random winner will be chosen on Saturday, Nov. 27 during the Release Party Chat!!  Easy right?? 

For the comment you leave on my blog, I would love to know what your favorite Holiday Treat is!  I loooove Pumpkin Chocolate Chip cookies and I first came across them when a sweet stamping friend sent me a batch as a holiday gift.  I LOVE them, but they are so incredibly addicting that I started to just treat myself to them around the Holidays so trust me, those babies are going to start getting baked ASAP!!

Okay, I won't keep you any longer!! Head on over to the lovely Angela's blog to continue hopping along! 

Thanks for stopping by and have a fabulous day!!

MFTWSC11172010-A Few of My Favorite Things!

Happy Wednesday Stamp Club honeymuffins!!

I'm back today with a fabulous new challenge from My Favorite Things!  This week's challenge is a FUN ONE!! get ready to let your creativity flow right along to the sound of music!! no - I mean literally, ladies!! this week's challenge is "My Favorite Things", and it is based on the wonderful song from The Sound of Music.  (cue Julie Andrews in the background please!!)  Seriously, I've been yodeling around for the past few days while working on this challenge and trust me, it wasn't pretty!

Anyhoo, back to the challenge this week - all you have to do is create a card or project insipred by the lyrics of this lovely song!!  How fun is that?? Besides, keep in mind you can win $15.00 in MFT big bucks to spend on some goodies! Please upload your creation to SCS using keyword MFTWSC11172010 for a chance to win!!

Here is the card I made inspired by this week's challenge:

My card was inspired by this part of the song:

"Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes
Silver white winters that melt into Springs
These are a few of my favorite things"

For my card layout I used Karen's Sweet Sunday Sketch SSSC93.  I just knew I had to use my Sweet Spring Jolinne stamp, which is just too cute for words, and perfect for the challenge!! Her glittery white dress is "dolled up" using Stardust stickles.  I colored the rest of her using Copic Markers and paired her up with my new Snowflake Die-Namics dies.  I cut out my snowflakes using vellum CS and added a couple of rhinestones to the centers.  I added some satin ribbon and embossed my silver and white panels, and finished it all up by a strip of "diamond" glitter using tape.  Isn't it just wintery?? I just love it!!

I hope you play along with us this week!  If you'd like, you can check out the lyrics I used as reference for the song HERE.  Also, please head on over to Kim's Blog any time after 11:00AM EST to check out the fabu-creations of the rest of the MFT Challenge Team!

Thanks for visiting today - I can't wait to see what you create!!

Happy Birthday Nancy!

Hellooo lovebugs!

...if you arrived here from Donna's blog, purrfect!! you are just where you need to be!  if not, be sure to start at Karen's blog so that you don't miss a thing!! this is going to be super fun!!

I'm SO happy to be playing along with a bunch of my lovely friends as we hop around to sing...

Happy Birthday Nancy!! 

I love, love, looove this incredibly talented and utterly gorgeous chick!  Nancy and I had a good ol' time at CHA this summer trying to "outshop" each other at the Papertrey Booth, and boy was it tough - I kept trying to intimidate her with my impressive height, but she wouldn't budge.. (still, I'm pretty sure I won but she'll never admit to it!)

Anyhoo, for her birthday today I made this card using some of my favorite PTI stuff because I KNOW she loves this stuff at least half as much as I do!!

I used the gorgeous Tea for Two stamp set, paired with the sentiment from Butterfly Kisses, and the Fine Linen and Ocean Tides Cardstock, which are just divine!  I embossed my Fine Linen panel using my Square Lattice Embossing Folder from SU!, and added some Vintage Photo Distress ink to all my panels.  I added a Scarlet Jewel Vintage button onto an Ocean Tides Bow using Jute Button Twine, and finished up my card with some "sea" pearls from Kaiserkraft.

Now let's keep this party going and hop on over to the lovely Karen G.'s blog to see what stunning creation she has made for Nancy!

Thanks for stopping by!!

little bundles...

Happy Monday sugarbunnies!

I couldn't wait to share this card because I haven't stamped in what feels like forever!  However, I do have some fun stuff to share for the next couple of days so I thought I'd kick off the week with a little excitement!

...so, I got this adorable Bitty Baby Blessings stamp set a looong time ago, but I hadn't had a chance to use this particular stamp - until now, that is!!

isn't it cuuute??  I just thought it would be perfect for sharing this simple little card, along with the simply fabulous news...

that I am expecting TWINS!

I'm beyond blessed and SO grateful and most of all I'm so happy to finally be able to share this with you all!! 

Thanks for stopping by and for letting me slack these past few weeks!  I am going to be back tomorrow sharing some more fun stuff!  Big happy "Twinsie" hugs for you all!

MFTWSC11032010-Tutu Cute Sketch!

Hello lovebugs!

Happy November!!  Can you believe the Holidays are just around the corner???  YAY!!! well, I'm totally looking forward to all the festivities, but for now I'm on a mission to get some cute little cards done!  Lucky for me I got a great sketch to inspire me today thanks to our weekly MFT Stamp Club Challenge!! whoo-hoo!

This is our official sketch for this month and I know you'll want to play along so grab your stuff and get stamping!! 

Do you love it??

Don't forget you can win $15.00 in MFT big bucks to spend on some goodies - oh, and tonight is release night so trust me - extra cash is sure to come in handy with all the cuteness coming our way!  Please upload your creation to SCS using keyword MFTWSC11032010 for a chance to win!!

Here is the card I made using this fabulous sketch:

Seriously, is this not the cuuuutest thing ever?  I don't know what it is about these adorable mice but OH MY.  This is the new Ballet Millie, but I decided to give her a little Holiday flair by combining her with this fun sentiment from the WTG Winter in The CIty stamp set. I also double-layered my Millie, and then added a third layer using just her skirt.  I colored each layer using Copic Markers, and then sponged the background of my oval image panel using Ranger Distress Ink in Vintage Photo - which, incidentally, should just be renamed after me since I will die clutching it in my old, cold, inky hands. what can I say, I love my ink.

Anyhoo, all of the patterned paper is from my K&Co Peppermint Twist collection, and I finished up my card by adding a little stitching to my panels, some half-pearls, stickles for Millie's bow and shoes, and finally, a fancy ol' red bow to match Millie's fabulous tutu!!

I am so in love with this stamp and I had a blast mixing these patterns, with the help of this fabulous sketch!  I hope you all decide to give it a try and play along with us! 

For lots more eye candy, please head on over to Kim's Blog any time after 11:00AM EST so you can check out the fabu creations of the MFT Challenge Team!

Thanks for visiting today!!