FairyBlossoms & Life

TSG Dec Blog Hop Challenge - Day Three!

Happy Thursday lovebugs,

...actually, I should say Lovebirds since that's exactly what we are sharing with you for our third day of sneak peeks!! whoo-hoo!

Did you find your way here from the TSG blog??  If so, you're right on track because I am the first stop on the hop!

I hope you're ready to fall love, because “Love Birds” is an absolutely adorable set which you'll reach for over and over again! 

Torico's designs are just beyond delightful!  I love that you can work with them in any style you choose!  For my card today I decided to do something a little shabby, or at least my version of it!

I used a vintage cream background for my card and chose my accent colors from the panels of patterned paper, which is from the beautiful Hollywood Vogue and WonderFall collection from Webster's Pages.  I embossed my birdcage using Detail Clear Powder and added some tiny rhinestones to the cage.  I colored my heart which is mounted on dimensionals with Copic Markers and added a tiny punched butterfly and a heart to my image panel.  I finished up my image panel with some light yellow dimensional pearls and an old live satin ribbon.

I just adore the images and sentiments in this set, and I am sure as you hop around today, you'll love the versatility and fun too!  The good news is you can win the “Love Birds” stamp set!!  and it's easy too -

For a chance to win, just go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their “Love Birds” Blog Hop Challenge post. After you have finished checking out the eye candy and have left some love, return to the TSG Blog and add your name to the Mr. Linky at the bottom of the Blog Hop Challenge post which has all the other little details you need to know! 

Next on the hop is the lovely Angela, so get ready to swoon and have fun hopping along! 

Thanks so much for stopping by!! 

TSG Dec Blog Hop Challenge - Day Two!

Hello again lovebugs!!

**This is my second post for today so please scroll down just a tad or click HERE for this week's WSC challenge!

Did you find your way here from the TSG blog??  If so, you're right on track because I am the first stop on the hop!  YAY!!

So..did you have fun checking out all the good stuff yesterday?? Well, Torico has done it again, with another delightful set that is just perfect for all sorts of goodies and occasions (think upcoming Holidays!!) after all, it's never too early to start getting stuff done right??

Today we are showing off our Buckets of Love stamp set, and for my card today I chose this delightful tin bucket overflowing with gorgeous daisies and yummy hearts!  Isn't this fun??

 

As you can see, I decided to try the fabulous Miss Jodi's "framing" technique on my image panel, which she was kind enough to share with us a couple of weeks ago.  Well, this is my rendition and I can just see Jodi now.. oh well.. you can't blame a girl for trying right??  Anyhoo, this stamp is just so fun and easy to color! I used copic markers and I cut out a layer of the flowers to mount on dimensionals so that they'd be nice and "poofy" (and yes, that's a technical term..ahem..)  I then added some Vintage photo distress ink to the edges and to the background of my panel and stamped my sentiment before adding the framing line. 

I used some gorgeous patterned paper from Webster's pages and finished up my card with some lace trim, an antique brass ribbon slide and even a couple of little rhinestones..grungy and cute - my dream come true! lol..

so now, how would you like a chance to win the “Buckets of Love” stamp set???

For a chance to win, just go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their “Buckets of Love” Blog Hop Challenge post. After you have finished checking out the eye candy and have left some love, return to the TSG Blog and add your name to the Mr. Linky at the bottom of the Blog Hop Challenge post which has all the other little details you need to know! 

Next on the hop is the lovely Angela, so get ready to be dazzled and have fun hopping along! 

Thanks so much for stopping by!

MFTWSC12292010-Celebrate the New Year!

Happy Wednesday Stamp Club!!

It's party time for this week's challenge from our My Favorite Things Wednesday Stamp Club!!

We are celebrating the upcoming New Year by making up our best party cards!!  Grab your sunglasses 'cause I went all bright and glittery for this one!   I hope you get a chance to play along with us for a chance to win $15.00 in MFT big bucks to spend on some goodies!!  Please remember to upload your creation to SCS using keyword MFTWSC12292010 for a chance to win!!

Here is my party-girl card inspired by this week's challenge:

How's this for a celebration?? I just loove this cute little Ballet Millie stamp, and I paired her up with this sentiment from my A La Mode Time to Celebrate stamp set.  I colored Millie using Copic Markers and used some bright yellow and Lime Stickles to bling up her tutu, Fuschia for her slippers and Violet for her bow.  I used Mercy's MTSC106 sketch for my layout and finished up my card with some polka-dot satin ribbon and a couple of orange rhinestones. Looks like Millie is ready to celebrate the New Year!

I hope you're ready to party right along with us so head on over to Kim's Blog to check out the fabu-creations of the rest of the MFT Challenge Team.. AND.. she also has a couple of special surprises to share so don't miss it!! whoo-hoo!!

Thanks so much for partying it up with me today, and have a fabulous New Year!!

TSG Dec Blog Hop Challenge - Day One!

Hi sugarbunnies!!

Did you make it here from the TSG blog??  If you did, you're right on track because I am the first stop on the hop!  whoo-hoo!! 

Welcome to the first day of our TSG sneak peeks - I am buried under piles of NYC snow but I am so excited to play along today!   I hope you're all staying warm and cozy, and if not, this hop will just warm you right up with the absolutely adorable new set we are showing off today!!

   

This set, Wonderful Winter Wishes is illustrated by the super-talented Torico, and it is just too stinkin' cute for words!!  It features images of little ones enjoying the snow, and celebrating winter!  I think it's perfect for any occasion and it's sure to bring a smile to anyone's face!  

Just look at these images - it is an absolute must-have!!  I was so excited to ink mine up to make a card for a very special friend of mine:

Isn't this cuuute?? I used Mercy's MTSC105 for this fabulous layout, and it worked perfectly with this adorable image!!  This gorgoeus patterned paper is from Basic Grey's Curio Collection.  I colored my image using Copic Markers and added some distressing all around my panels using Walnut & Vintage Photo distress inks and added some Soft Sky blue throughout just to soften it up a bit.  I added some Pearl Lace stickles to my little girl's "fuzzy" pop-poms and hood, and finished up my card with some stitching, a little bow and a couple of green pearls.

Now the really fun stuff - how would you like a chance to win the “Wonderful Winter Wishes” stamp set???

For a chance to win, just go to each of the Trendsetter’s Blogs and leave a comment on their “Wonderful Winter Wishes” Blog Hop Challenge post. After you have finished checking out the eye candy and have left some love, return to the TSG Blog and add your name to the Mr. Linky at the bottom of the Blog Hop Challenge post which has all the other little details you need to know! 

Next on the hop is the lovely Angela, so get ready to be dazzled and have fun hopping along! 

Thanks so much for stopping by!

TSG Dollar Find Friday!

Hiya sugarmuffins!!

I hope you're all ready for the weekend, I know I am!!

Today I am sharing a fun "dollar spot" project over at the TSG Blog.  I hope you check it out, and enjoy!

Thanks for stopping by!!

MFTWSC12152010 - Pure Innocence Christmas!

I'm baaack!! 

It's another fabu-Wednesday Stamp Club lovebugs!!

You are going to loooove this week's challenge - this week we are all in need of a last-minute Christmas card right??  (actually I need about 50, but that's besides the point!!)  Anyhoo, we are using our gorgeous Pure Innocence stamps to create a last minute Christmas Card!! How fun is that???

Time is runnin' out so let's get started!!  I hope you play along for a chance to win $15.00 in MFT big bucks to spend on some goodies!!  Please upload your creation to SCS using keyword MFTWSC12152010 for a chance to win!!

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

Eeeek!!! is she not the cutest thing you've set eyes on today??  I just love my new PI Sending You a Little Christmas stamp set, it's just so cute to look at let alone color!! 

Because I was trying to keep things very simple and quick, I decided to make a one-layer card, and I thought this would be perfect for some fun watercoloring!  I "dressed" up my scene by adding some stickles onto the ground and the tree (she is girly after all!!)  I finished up my card with some pretty pink satin ribbon and a bit of twine just to add a little extra wintery look! The best part is this took just about 10 minutes to complete!! YAY!!

I hope you join us this week, it's a great way to build a little stack of "last-minute" greetings that everyone will love! Please remember to head 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 so much for for visiting today!!

TSG Wednesday Trends!

Hello lovebugs!!

I'm popping in to let you guys know I am sharing a fun little tutorial over at the There She Goes Blog for this week's Wednesday Trends!  I call this technique "Copic Watercoloring" and I promise it's super-easy and you'll love the end result!!

here's a peek at the card I made:

I used my Season's Greetings stamp set, and paired it with some more of the delicious Waiting for Santa paper from Webster's Pages.  I added some Butterscotch and Espresso Dimensional Pearls to my image panel and my die-cut border, and finished up my card using some deep-red taffetta ribbon and a vintage button. Isn't it just delish??

I hope you check out the tutorial and you give this easy technique a try!!

Thanks for stopping by!!

Vintage Penguin's TrendyTuesday!

Happy Tuesday lovebugs!

I am so excited because today I have the honor of being in the spotlight over at the TSG Blog!!    Sooo exciting!! 

I have to say that lately I've been having so much fun playing with my newest There She Goes stamps, and I couldn't wait to pop in and share this fun card!!

Look at this stinkin' cute penguin!!! Could you just squeeze him, he's so cute!!  You can find this little guy in the brand spankin' new Penguin Pals stamp set, and I decided that he could be cute but a little vintage too!! I colored him up using Copic Markers and double-mounted him to give him a little extra dimension over his "snowy" background.  I sponged my image panel and added some Icicle and pale pewter stickles for a little extra bling! 

All of my layers are sponged using Vintage Photo Distress ink, and as for my patterned paper (HOW gorgeous is it??) it is from the Webster's Pages Waiting for Santa Petite Papers Collection.  I finished up my card by adding some stitching and a little satin bow - super quick & easy!!

I just love using a cutesy and fun image like this one, and mixing it up with a bit of a grungy and vintage look (my personal favorite if you haven't already guessed!! lol..)

Thanks so much for stopping by today!!  If you have some time to play, I hope you play along with my challenge this week for TSG!! 

TSG85 - Use your stash!!

Good morning sunshineys!! 

Just had to pop in here to let you guys about a fabulous challenge over at the TSG Blog hosted by yours truly!   This week we are all using up our "stash" - so if it's older than 6 months, and you're just hoarding it - start using it up!! 

Check out the TSG Blog for some gorgeous eye candy and for full details on this week's challenge! 

Here is my card for today's challenge:

For my card I used this patterned paper which is not exactly geared towards the holiday, BUT paired with my gorgeous Just for You stamp set, it becomes a fun addition to my Holiday card, and besides I just love the vintage look it gave my card once I distressed it and inked it up a bit!  I also used up a couple of these Prima Leaves which have been in my stash since Nixon was President...(I wish I was kidding!)... anyhoo, as you can see it's perfectly acceptable to actually use the stuff we all buy and hoard!!  

By participating in this challenge, you may also find yourself in the Trendsetting Spotlight that shines on the TSG Blog every Thursday. We will be on the look out to find challenge cards that stand out and show Trendsetting qualities. TSG stamps are not required to participate in the challenges but are always appreciated :) 

You do not need to have a blog to be able to participate in the TSG Challenges! You can simply add the URL link from your project after it has been uploaded to your online craft gallery. If you upload your card to an online craft gallery, please use the keyword TSG85 so we can check out your beautiful work.  This week's challenge is open until the winner has been announced on the following Monday (Dec. 20th). The winner will get a $5 gift certificate to use in the TSG Web store - whoo-hoo!!

Thanks so much for stopping by!!

BabyGlam Christmas!

Hello again lovebugs!!

I'm back today sharing this super-fun group of projects I made using two of my brand-spankin' new Verve Stamp Sets.    I have to admit, despite drooling over all of the gorgeous Verve sets for a looong time, these are my very first purchases (well, these plus a few more that snuck into my order!! )and I have to confess, I'm in looove!!

Anyhoo, I happened to come across a post on the Verve blog about this month's Project Parade challenge, which was to create a group of Three coordinating items, and so I got to work!!  Since I have babies on the brain, I decided to create a little "Baby's First Christmas" gift set, so I combined my Practically Perfect and my O Christmas Tree stamp sets for my TriplePlay Projects:

Here's the Card:

and then the Ornament:

and finally, a Gift Tag:

Aren't they pretty?? and just sooo sparkly!! I was planning on giving this set away but now I'm starting to doubt that anyone will be able to peel them from my grubby hands!! (greedy I know!!) 

Anyhoo, for all three of my projects I kept my supply list pretty simple, I used a sheet of gorgeous snow white embossed paper from The Paper Company that I've been hoarding for years, along with some Kraft, Vintage Cream and Aqua Mist CS from Papertrey Ink, and Metallic Gold and Shimmer White from SU!.  I cut the Tag and the Snowflake Ornament using my Cricut, and I made them both out of 1 layer each of Chipboard, Vintage Cream CS, and of course, the white CS.  I sponged all 3 projects using a mix of Soft Sky Ink, Vintage Photo, and Walnut Stain Distress Ink from Ranger.  I them embellished all 3 pieces with some Icicle Stickles, and also added some Crystal Twinkles to a couple of the sentiments and the little Poinsettias. 

I colored my little bunnies, which are stamped twice and layered with dimensionals) as well as the bow accent on the tag using Copic Markers.  The little gold Poinsettias are embossed using Gold Detail Powder, and I cut them out and mounted them to my card using dimensionals. I made my card using Mercy's fabulous Sketch for this week, and just used some of the same elements, as the tag and ornament to bring it all together!

I love that this is nice and neutral and of course, that I was able to still grunge it up a bit ('cause it just wouldn't be me right?? )

Thanks for letting me share!! nothing like making it in the nick of time since the deadline is tomorrow, but it took me like four days to finish this since I've spent most of the week like this: (sorry for the visual but I kid you not!!)... now on that classy note, I will go busy myself elsewhere!! lol..

Thanks for stopping by!!